Kaanapali Ocean Adventures takes you to Lanai on a half day trip that packs in snorkeling, spinner dolphin encounters, breakfast and lunch — plus something no other operator offers: sea scooters available for rent on board.
Sea scooters let you glide effortlessly through the water, covering more ground and getting closer to fish, turtles, and dolphins than swimming alone. It's a huge hit with older kids and adults who want to take their snorkel experience to the next level. The tour departs right from Kaanapali beach, so if you're staying in the Kaanapali resort area it couldn't be more convenient.
🛵Sea scooters available to rent on board — glide through the water effortlessly
🐬Spinner dolphin sightings very common off the Lanai coastline
🤿Snorkel crystal-clear Lanai waters with tropical fish and sea turtles
🍳Breakfast and lunch included on board
🏖️Beach launch from Kaanapali — no harbor drive needed
Minimum age is 5 years old. Guests should be comfortable in the ocean. Sea scooters are available to rent separately on board — ask the crew for pricing and availability. Motion sickness medication advised for those sensitive to boat travel.
1
7:00 AM
Check in at Maalaea Harbor, slip 55
Meet your crew, grab continental breakfast, and board the catamaran
2
7:30 AM
Depart for Molokini Crater
30-minute sail — whale sightings common during season
3
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Snorkel Molokini Crater
90 minutes with certified guides in the water alongside you
4
9:30 AM
Deli lunch on board & sail to Turtle Town
Lunch served while cruising south toward Makena
5
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Snorkel Turtle Town
Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural habitat
6
12:00 PM
Return to Maalaea Harbor
Relax on deck for the sail back, showers available on board
What's included
Snorkel gear & mask
Wetsuit / floatation vest
Continental breakfast
Deli-style lunch
Soft drinks & water
Certified dive & safety crew
Freshwater rinse shower on board
Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup & dropoff
What to bring
Swimsuit & towel
Reef-safe sunscreen (required)
Light jacket for the sail back
Motion sickness remedy if needed
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours before your tour for a full refund
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Jessica L.
Seattle, WA · March 2025
★★★★★
Absolutely incredible. The water clarity at Molokini was unlike anything I've ever seen — you could see the bottom 150 feet down. We spotted three sea turtles at Turtle Town and caught a humpback breach on the way back. Worth every penny.
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Marcus R.
Chicago, IL · January 2025
★★★★★
The crew was so knowledgeable and made everyone feel safe, even nervous swimmers. Breakfast and lunch were surprisingly good for a boat tour. My kids (8 and 11) are still talking about the turtles.
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Sarah K.
Austin, TX · December 2024
★★★★★
We did this on our honeymoon and it was the highlight of the trip. The catamaran is comfortable with plenty of shade. Go early, the morning light on the water is magical.
