Maui: Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch with Lunch
Before you book
- Check-in is in Lahaina, Maui: at the parking lot at 116 Prison Street, by the PacWhale A-frame sign, 30 minutes before departure, and the crew escorts you to Lahaina Harbor. Come via Shaw Street because Front Street access is limited; guests with mobility needs can be dropped at the Wharf Street loading zone.
- The listing's description still says the boat departs Māʻalaea Harbor, but its meeting point and itinerary are in Lahaina; go by the meeting point and confirm with the operator.
- Lahaina is rebuilding after the August 2023 fire, and the official visitor guidance (October 2026) asks visitors to stay out of restricted areas and not photograph fire-impacted sites.
- Dolphins are watched from the boat: a federal rule bans swimming with or approaching spinner dolphins within 50 yards, including in the waters between Maui and Lānaʻi.
- Not included: towels, gratuities and reef-safe sunscreen, which is sold on board; full-face masks and non-reef-safe sunscreen are not allowed. The listing's cancellation terms: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.”
About This Experience
A day trip from Maui to snorkel a reef off Lānaʻi on a 65-foot double-deck catamaran, passing known dolphin habitat on the way, with a guided reef tour by a marine naturalist, breakfast and a barbecue lunch.
Highlights
- Snorkel a dazzling reef off of the rugged coastline of the island of Lanai, home to an abundance of marine life
- See wild dolphins that are often found in the waters off Lanai, including acrobatic spinner dolphins, friendly bottlenose and spotted dolphins
- Enjoy a continental breakfast, freshly grilled BBQ lunch and refreshments throughout your experience
- Join a free guided reef tour with a certified marine naturalist
What's Included
- ✓ Certified Marine Naturalists onboard
- ✓ Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers, flotation devices, snorkel instruction, fish i.d. class
- ✓ Onboard Junior Naturalist Program for kids
- ✓ Marine wildlife glossy photo card
- ✓ Continental breakfast: banana bread, croissants, fresh island pineapple, juice, Maui coffee
- ✓ Lunch grilled onboard: free-range chicken, vegan burgers, hot dogs, potato-mac salad, Asian edamame slaw, and dessert
- ✓ Refreshments of unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water
Not Included
- Reef-safe sunscreen (4 oz in a fully sustainable tube available for $17 onboard)
- Towels
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- To protect the reef environment and promote a healthy ocean, full-face snorkel masks and non-reef safe sunscreen is not allowed on board. 4 oz reef-safe sunscreen in a fully sustainable tube is available for purchase for $13 onboard
- Affordable rentals of wetsuit shirts, underwater cameras, binoculars are available
- Towels and gratuities (optional) are not included.
Meeting Point
Meeting Point/Parking: Arrive 30 minutes prior to departure Important Access Note: Front Street is currently limited. Please access via Shaw Street. Upon Arrival: Look for the PacWhale A-frame sign in the parking lot. The crew will meet you there and escort you to the harbor. Please wait at the sign and be prepared for a short walk. The crew will escort you to and from the harbor to ensure that the tour company is operating respectfully from Lāhainā Harbor. The tour company appreciates your understanding and cooperation. Mobility and Drop-Off Option: Guests with mobility considerations or those being dropped off may go directly to the Wharf Street loading zone at the harbor pergola near the public restrooms. After drop-off, drivers must park at the 116 Prison St. lot and return to the A-frame sign to rejoin the group for escort.
