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Molokini Crater + Turtle Town
3-Hour Tour

World-Famous Molokini Crater
2-Hour Tour

Custom Private Charters

Makena Coast Charters offers Maui’s best snorkeling at Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, and South Maui.

Discover Molokini and Turtle Town

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Your Charter, Your Way

Every group is unique, and your private charter can be customized to reflect that. All tours can be customized in length, departure time, and snorkel sites. We cater to groups, families, and special occasions.

BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER FOR:

🌊 Snorkeling excursions
🐋 Whale and dolphin watching
🎯 Corporate gatherings
🎉 Wedding & birthday parties
💞 Honeymoons
💐 Anniversaries
⚓ Private ash scattering ceremonies

Why Choose Us

DECADES OF RELIABILITY

Locally owned for 35+ years, we deliver Hawaiian hospitality with strong community ties, proven safety, and true professional care.

AWARD-WINNING SERVICE

Guests praise our attentive crew, pristine vessels, and unforgettable moments making us one of Maui’s most trusted charters.

SUPERIOR COMFORT

Our raft boat features deluxe cushion seating, unlike other boats where some guests sit on pontoons. We also have a premium sound system and a fully shaded deck for comfort throughout your journey.




Latest News and Insight

Nahuna Point aka Turtle Town

This site should be called “Five Names” as it has been known as Five Caves, Five Graves, Turtle Town, Makena Landing, and Nahuna Point. No matter what name you call it, the snorkel site offers an abundance of Green Sea Turtles, multi-colored fish, eels, archways, coral, cleaner shrimp, and so much more. Eagle Rays have…

Maui Snorkel Sites

Molokini Snorkeling Sites An aquarium in the Sea! Molokini is a crater three miles off the coast of Makena, Maui, and offers excellent snorkeling! What is visible from above water is a half-circle crater which is a sanctuary for Hawaii’s seabird population. This unique site is a Marine Sanctuary that offers a wide variety of…

Snorkeling With a Whale Shark – “A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience”

Whale shark encounters in Maui are considered “holy grail” sightings. A recent customer not only spotted one, but got to snorkel with this beautiful behemoth! Read their 5-star review below: “We had the most amazing tour with Alex and first mate Kyle. They were funny, answered all of our questions, and made us feel very…

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