Is it safe to snorkel at Molokini Crater?

Is snorkeling at Molokini safe? Yes. Though there’s risk of injury anywhere in the ocean, there are several reasons why snorkeling at Molokini is considered safer than from the shore. Commercial vessels mooring at Molokini have a lifeguard in the water during snorkeling.

Can you climb Molokini Crater?

The shallow reef allows for you to easily snorkel and witness the wide variety of colorful and elaborate fish and marine animals. This is an experience that you will never forget! Fishing, taking anything, climbing, and feeding fish within Molokini Crater is all prohibited.

How do you snorkel at Molokini?

The only way to enjoy a Molokini snorkeling excursion is by taking a boat tour. You can choose a family friendly catamaran or a fast paced exhilarating zodiac raft. Some of the tours offer barbecue lunch while others offer a deli lunch. All of the tours include continental breakfast, snorkel gear and flotation devices.

How deep is Molokini snorkeling?

Just below the water, at a depth range of 12 feet to 25 feet (4m to 8m), the reef is teeming with aquatic life. Molokini has special features that make it “the perfect snorkeling spot,” like incredible visibility (usually about 100 feet but given perfect conditions, up to 150 feet) and calm waters.

How close do sharks come to shore in Maui?

This shark bite took place a great distance from shore—180 feet: Most snorkelers in Maui recreate in the ocean at a distance of between 30 and 45 feet from shore.

Are there any snorkel tours at Molokini crater?

Some of the tours offer barbecue lunch while others offer a deli lunch. All of the tours include continental breakfast, snorkel gear and flotation devices. Most excursions go to two snorkel sites.

Is the Molokini crater in Hawaii a whale sanctuary?

The waters surrounding the area are part of the Hawaiian Islands Humback Whale Marine Sanctuary. Considered to be an underwater paradise by many, it is no wonder that Molokini is one of the most popular dive and snorkel sites in Hawaii.

Which is the best snorkeling boat on Maui?

Choosing your Molokini snorkeling boat is a delightful decision to make, and a tour with the Calypso is one of the most fun on Maui! This stable, high-speed, triple-decker catamaran will get you to two snorkel sites fast: Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, and with all the equipment you need and plenty of food on board, what more could you ask for?

What kind of birds live in the Molokini crater?

Not only is it a marine preserve, it is also a federally owned and protected Seabird sanctuary. The two nesting birds that most frequent the area are the Wedge-Tailed Shearwater and the Bulwer’s Petrel. The visibility in this beautiful crater is often 150 feet deep and there are an estimated 250 species of fish and 38 hard coral species.