Pacific Whale Foundation's Honolua Snorkel Sail is a scenic Maui sailing and snorkeling tour aboard the Ocean Spirit catamaran. Departing from Lahaina Harbor, cruise along the West Maui and Ka'anapali coastline to snorkel in the protected waters of Honolua Bay, a Marine Life Conservation District known for colorful reef fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles and clear ocean conditions. With certified marine naturalists, onboard meals, and a premium bar, this tour blends ocean adventure, marine education and West Maui coastline views.
⛵ Pacific Whale Foundation – Honolua Snorkel Sail
This seasonal tour is available from June through October.
Set sail aboard the Ocean Spirit, Pacific Whale Foundation's spacious sailing catamaran, for a memorable snorkel and sailing adventure along the West Maui and Ka'anapali coastline. This tour travels to the clear, protected waters of Honolua Bay, one of Maui's most beautiful snorkel destinations.
Honolua Bay is designated as a Marine Life Conservation District and is known for calm conditions, vibrant coral reef scenery and excellent marine life viewing. While snorkeling, you may see Hawaiian green sea turtles, colorful tropical fish and reef species found only in Hawaii.
As you cruise Maui's northwest coast, keep an eye out for Hawaiian spinner dolphins and other marine life that may be seen along the way. Certified marine naturalists are on board to share interesting insights about Hawaii's ocean environment, reef life and conservation, making this a fun and educational experience.
Between water activities, relax on deck, stretch out on the catamaran nets or enjoy the shaded cabin. The tour includes a light breakfast and freshly prepared BBQ lunch served on board, with locally sourced ingredients used whenever possible. A premium bar with cocktails, beer and wine is also available.
🌊 Tour Highlights
- Snorkel at Honolua Bay, a protected Marine Life Conservation District
- Sail along the scenic West Maui and Ka'anapali coastline aboard the Ocean Spirit
- Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles, colorful reef fish and other marine life
- Possible sightings of Hawaiian spinner dolphins along Maui's northwest coast
- Relax on deck, lounge on the nets or unwind in the shaded cabin
🎟️ Tour Inclusions
- Light breakfast and BBQ lunch served on board
- Premium bar
Special instructions
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Tour time:
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Check in at 6:15 am at Lahaina Harbor, 675 Wharf Street, Lahaina, HI 96761.
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Participants must be able to swim to go snorkeling.
Use of any full-face snorkel masks are not allowed on Pacific Whale Foundation activities due to safety concerns.
REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN GUIDELINES: This tour requires you to use reef-safe sunscreen in accordance with the statewide ban on sunscreens that harm the reefs. Please read the ingredients list of your sunscreen as "reef-safe" is not a regulated term and sunscreens listed as such can have the following banned ingredients in them: oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, avobenzine, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Reef-safe sunscreen can also be found in local stores.
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Please note that snorkel locations and wildlife sightings are weather dependent and are not guaranteed.
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday from June through October
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5 hours
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The Ocean Spirit is Pacific Whale Foundation's newest sailing catamaran. It was custom designed and features streamlined hulls and a spacious deck design, providing the ultimate in passenger comfort. The extra large deck offers plenty of outdoor seating. The vessel features his and her air-conditioned bathrooms, padded seating and a surround sound system. Although the Ocean Spirit has a capacity of 90 passengers, Pacific Whale Foundation limits the number of passengers by cruise type to provide an open yachting experience with plenty of room to relax.
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This activity is operated by Pacific Whale Foundation
