Molokini Crater Dawn Patrol
First boat through the channel. Glass water, 150ft visibility, nobody else there.
From
$189
About this experience
We leave the harbour before sunrise to be the first vessel inside Molokini’s sunken caldera — the ninety minutes before the fleet arrives are the clearest water in Hawaii, routinely 150 feet of visibility. Snorkel the inner reef wall with a naturalist, then reposition to Turtle Arches on the way home for a second, shallower stop. Hot breakfast is served underway.
- First-in arrival: an empty crater for the first 90 minutes
- Naturalist-led snorkel along the inner caldera wall
- Second stop at Turtle Arches for green sea turtles
- Hot breakfast burritos and Maui-roasted coffee underway
- Optional SCUBA upgrade for certified divers
Moderate. A reasonable level of fitness helps, but no technical skill is required. Minimum age 6.
What's included
- Snorkel gear, wetsuit tops and flotation
- Hot breakfast and unlimited coffee, juice and water
- Naturalist briefing on the crater marine reserve
- Freshwater showers and towels
Not included: SCUBA upgrade · Gratuity · Hotel transfers
What to bring
- Swimwear worn under your clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen (we sell it at the dock if you forget)
- A towel and a dry change of clothes
- Sunglasses with a retainer strap
- A light windbreaker for the ride home
Requirements
- Ages 6 and over
- Moderate swimming ability — the outer wall carries current
- Check-in at 05:30, we leave the dock on time
Not sure whether this suits your group? Call +1 (808) 555-0164 and one of the team will tell you honestly.
Meeting point
Maalaea Boat Harbor, Slip 58 — harbour gate opens 05:20.
101 Maalaea Boat Harbor Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 2 days before
Full refund if you cancel at least 2 days before the start. No refund after that.
- Move to another time for free, up to 2 times, until 1 day before the start.
If we cancel for weather or sea state, you choose a full refund or a free reschedule.
Guest reviews
4.8
2,041 verified reviews
DE · Couple · 2 guests
“The photos do not do it justice. Do this one first, not last.”
US · Couple · 2 guests
“Great guides and great conditions. Parking was a bit of a scramble.”
CA · Family · 3 guests
“Really good trip, only wish it had run thirty minutes longer.”
US · Family · 4 guests
“Small group, real attention, no feeling of being processed. Perfect.”
US · Solo traveller
“Small group, real attention, no feeling of being processed. Perfect.”
CA · Couple · 2 guests
“Loved it. Gear was showing its age but everything worked.”
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