Lanai is one of Hawaii's best kept secrets — and the waters surrounding it are home to one of the most spectacular wildlife encounters in the islands. Wild spinner dolphins gather in large pods along the Lanai coastline, and on this tour with Pacific Whale Foundation you'll have the chance to snorkel alongside them in their natural habitat.
Departing Lahaina Harbor at 7 AM aboard a comfortable catamaran, you'll cruise across the Auau Channel to Lanai for snorkeling and dolphin watching. Breakfast and lunch are served on board, and you'll be back in Lahaina by noon — leaving the rest of your day free to explore.
🐬Encounter wild spinner dolphins in their natural habitat off Lanai
🤿Snorkel the crystal-clear waters surrounding Lanai island
🍳Breakfast and lunch included — juices and water throughout
⛵Comfortable catamaran departure from Lahaina Harbor at 7 AM
🕛Back by noon — rest of your day is yours to enjoy
Guests should be comfortable in the ocean. Ages 0–4 are free. Spinner dolphin encounters are wildlife-dependent — sightings are very common but never guaranteed. 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
Cancel up to 48 hours before your tour for a full refund
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Jessica L.
Seattle, WA · March 2025
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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
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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.
