We highly recommend making your reservation in advance, due to the boat being at full capacity during summer months (high season).

Maui Whale Watching Afternoon Tour

Seasonal Tour – Offered December – March Whale Watch & Snorkel Combo | 3.5 hours | 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm daily (1:00 pm Check-In)

Our Maui Whale Watch and Snorkel Combo Tour dedicates time to and from your snorkel destination so that you can search for whales in the wild. Observe them in their natural habitat on Maui! See the humpback whales up close AND visit Maui’s top rated snorkel destinations.

The Four Winds Afternoon Whale Watch & Snorkel Combo Tour serves up a hot grilled BBQ Lunch. All beverages and snorkel gear are included, making this afternoon whale watch and snorkel tour a great value. Experience Maui’s humpback whales as they come to Hawaii to calve, mate, and rear their young! See pods of whales, whale acrobatics, and even hear them singing in the water.

Hear Maui’s Whales Sing

The Four Winds II has a hydro-phone (a large microphone) on board, which the captain can lower into the water. You will love listening to the songs of Maui’s whales LIVE on board. You can also hear them singing while you are underwater snorkeling or SNUBA diving.

Maui Whale Marine Naturalists On Board

Four Winds marine naturalists and crew are fun and engaging and will explain and educate you on Maui’s whales, which are federally protected creatures. Learn interesting facts about the humpback whales, including behaviors, and why the whales migrate to Maui.

Relax On Board

For those who do not wish to get in the water and snorkel, there’s still plenty to enjoy. Explore the glass bottom viewing room and relax on the spacious decks. Our knowledgeable and helpful crew can explain Maui’s surroundings and provide you information on whales and other marine life. You can eat and drink at your own leisure while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Maui’s coastline.

Guests can experience SNUBA, which can make your adventure exceptional.

PRICE INCLUDES:

5 Hour Cruise – Tropical Breakfast – Lunch
Beverages Comfortable Snorkel Gear – Flotation – Helpful Snorkel Instruction

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AdultAges 13+ $115+tax & fees (Reg. Price $120)

ChildAges 4 - 12 $80+tax & fees (Reg. Price $85)

Infant

Under 3

FREE

Reserve SNUBA
Optional add on payable on board

Activity Date

If your desired date shows unavailable... Don't worry! Call us at (800) 736-5740 and let us personally assist you.

DRY DOCK NOTICE: Four Winds II will be in dry dock Jan. 17-Feb. 22. Book our sister vessel Maui Magic for a afteroon snorkel tour instead.

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Reserve Your Spot in Advance!

Booking ahead is highly recommended, especially during the summer months (high season) when our boat reaches full capacity. Secure your spot early to ensure the best experience!

Want to explore two snorkel spots and swim with turtles? Check out our sister ship, the Maui Magic! For more availability and tour options, call us at (800) 736-5740 or visit the Maui Magic website.

Maui Magic Snorkel Tours

Maui Whale Watching Afternoon Tour

TRIP FEATURES

Destination: Coral Gardens or Molokini (weather permitting)
Departures: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm daily
Check-in: 1:00 pm
Duration: 5 hours
Departs: Ma’alaea Harbor, Slip #80

Included

Dedicated Time to Observe Maui Whales
Beverages: Water, Juice, Soda, Beer and Wine
Snorkeling Gear and Flotation
Sea Boards (large flotation device with a clear bottom) & Boogie Boards
Optical Masks
Instructional Guide

Four Winds Catamaran Features:

2 Restrooms
Glass Bottom Viewing Room
2 Spacious Decks
Plenty of Shade
3 Boarding Ladders
Waterslide
Fresh Water Showers
Sport Fishing Equipment (Seasonal)

What to Expect

Whale Watching (Seasonal)
Stunning views of Maui’s Coastline
Fun Music
Tattoos for Kids
Lots of Marine Life
Turtle Watching

SAFETY FIRST: Your safety is important to us! Each of our crew members are Red Cross Certified, CPR, and FIRST AID trained. While snorkeling we make sure there is ample crew, both in and out of the water for your assistance and safety. We also have a certified scuba diver in the water for those that SNUBA.

WHALE WATCHING: Seasonally from December – March, this trip additionally features humpback whale watching.
Note: During this time of year, we are unable to utilize any of our sport fishing gear because of the whales.

*Snorkel sites are selected at the discretion of the captain. We always attempt to reach Molokini when weather and conditions permit.

TRIP ADD-ON'S

Enhance Your Adventure with SNUBA & Photography!

Make your trip even more unforgettable with these add-ons:

SNUBA – $75 Easy, safe, and incredibly fun! A guest favorite for exploring deeper underwater.

Professional Photos, Videos, and Underwater Digital Camera Rental Marine Images offers high-quality underwater photos and videos of your snorkeling experience, available in a convenient, take-home format (click here for Maui Marine Images price list).

Wetsuit Rental – $10 Stay warm and comfortable while snorkeling.

*These optional upgrades are NOT included in the standard trip pricing but offer a great way to extend the value of your experience.

Molokini Snorkeling Tour

Molokini Crater is Maui’s & Hawaiiʻs most popular snorkeling destination!

Molokini Crater is regarded as a premier snorkeling destination. Molokini’s unique crescent-shaped, partially submerged crater has beautiful clear blue water and incredible marine life. The crater is one of three sheltered volcanic calderas in the world and boasts some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii. Protected from waves and strong currents, Molokini has ideal snorkeling and snuba conditions. Learn more about snorkeling Molokini Crater.

*Please know, Molokini Crater is always our first choice, however, safety is our top priority. All snorkel destinations are weather permitting.

Experience the Fascinating Option of SNUBA

SNUBA is a great add on option for those who have previously snorkeled before and are strong swimmers. Dive down with a certified instructor without the hassle of a scuba tank and all the equipment. It’s a great bridge between snorkeling and diving and is offered daily!

Professional instructors
See marine life up close

Safe & easy
All gear provided

* This activity is not for first-time snorkelers.

add to your trip for only

$75

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This experience, to me, is what connecting with your family on vacation should be – adventurous, inspiring, and authentically local. Mahalo to the Four Winds Crew for their hospitality and spirit of Aloha. We hope to do it again in the future!”

Reviewed by joyovelarde

This is my 2nd trip with the crew of Four Winds Snorkeling. Still a great experience.
I recommend these guys to everyone I know!

Nathaniel P. Seattle WA

This was a great snorkeling experience! The boat was spacious with ample seating options. Best part is we were free to enjoy at our own pace. There was no tour guide shuffling us around from one spot to the next. The boat was clean and well maintained. There were lots of activities for younger ones.
Best part of the trip was how many whales we saw! Highly recommend this snorkeling experience.

Samantha R. Flushing NY

We snorkeled Coral gardens it was very calm and beautiful. We snorkeled for quite some time saw so many fish, and a SEA TURTLE, I literally swam side by side him! I loved every minute of this trip!

Janelle P. San Lorenzo CA

Started out the trip whale watching and we got the chance to see about 4 to 5 pods of whales! It was truly a breathtaking experience to see whales in their natural habitats. We did snorkeling at the coral garden which was just as stunning.

Mealnie X.

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	Morning Snorkel	Afternoon Snorkel Tour
CHECK-IN TIME	7:00 am	1:00 pm
DEPARTURE TIME	7:30 am	1:30 pm
TRIP DURATION	5 hours	3.5 hours
TROPICAL BREAKFAST
TACO BAR LUNCH
FRESH BAKED COOKIES
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
BEER, WINE, SELTZERS
SNORKEL WITH TURTLES*
DOLPHIN SPOTTING	Occasionally	Occasionally
WHALE WATCHING*	Seasonally (December-April)	Seasonally (December-April)
SNORKEL LOCATION	Molokini Crater*	Coral Gardens (or Molokini Crater*)
UPPER & LOWER DESK SHADE	Yes!	Yes!
GLASS BOTTOM ROOM	Yes!	Yes!
TWO PRIVATE RESTROOMS	Yes!	Yes!
WATER SLIDE	Yes!	Yes!
SNUBA	Yes!	Yes!

*Snorkel sites are chosen at the captain’s discretion, with Molokini as our primary destination when weather and ocean conditions permit. While marine life sightings are unpredictable and left to Mother Nature, please note that turtles are not seen at Molokini as they prefer staying closer to the shoreline.

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