Pacific Whale Foundation – Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkel

Pacific Whale Foundation Knows How to Snorkel Molokini

Pacific Whale Foundation offers a unique Molokini snorkeling tour that is more than just another Maui snorkeling trip. It’s also an opportunity to learn about the preservation efforts that are underway to protect the most valuable resource Maui has, its ocean residents. In the island activity business, Pacific Whale Foundation is known as the environmental leaders in the State of Hawaii and are worthy stewards of our reefs, marine life and ocean. 

Molokini Crater is a crescent-shaped volcanic crater that is actually a collapsed caldera. Its unique position in the ocean makes it the perfect short journey by boat as well as a world-class snorkeling destination. The mooring pin for Pacific Whale Foundation to Snorkel Molokini is away from the main body of charter boats that go out every morning to do these snorkel Molokini tours. With over 250 varieties of fish at Molokini Crater inhabiting colorful reefs in crystal clear waters, there really isn’t a better snorkeling destination in Hawaii. Pacific Whale Foundation will provide the snorkeling equipment or you may bring your own. Large power catamarans, such as the one used for this activity, are specially designed for Hawaiian waters and provide great stability.

Breakfast and Lunch are Served

After a full morning of snorkeling at Molokini, PWF fires up the BBQ and serves lunch. After lunch, you’ll enjoy the views on your way to the second snorkeling destination as Pacific Whale Foundation motors to Turtle Arches off the coast of Makena. Here you will be able to snorkel with the green sea turtles. To raise awareness for the environment the Pacific Whale Foundation includes an informative tour of the reef area with an onboard naturist. The naturist will bring to your attention the sensitivity of the marine issues that are cause for concern not only on Maui but around the world as well. The turtles are so amazing and graceful. Without a care in the world, they swim about with grace and beauty. 

Founded in the 1980s as a non-profit company by Greg Kaufman as a small business, PWF has grown into one of the largest Maui activity providers and a champion for saving our oceans. They also have a great dinner cruise, whale watching, and Lanai Dolphin Snorkel.  Although PWF is based on Maui their research efforts have extended to the South Pacific in an attempt to understand the effects that climate change has on the oceans. Pacific Whale Foundation gives back to the community each year with several fundraisers and awareness programs that add to the charm of Maui. By sponsoring these activities, they have created an interest in Maui and the issues that as an Island we face daily. A few of the activities that PWF sponsors are a 5K run that is known as “Run for the Whales” and several ocean activities that are a tribute to the Humpback Whale.

What You Need to Know

Bring a towel and sunscreen. It is a good idea to know how to swim.
Pacific Whale Foundation provides all the snorkel gear for this trip. A snorkel 101 is available on the way out to Molokini for beginners. Also included are noodles and boogie boards. There are optical masks on-board available. They are first to come first serve. The supply is limited. Wetsuits are for rent and usually run about $10.00.

Menu:

Breakfast: Includes fruits, pastries, island fruit juices, and hot coffee

Lunch: Barbecue grilled chicken, hot dogs, veggie burgers, pasta salad, chips, and cookies

Beverages: This trip does not provide any alcohol.

Other Activity Options by Pacific Whale Foundation: Pacific Whale Foundation – Lanai Dolphin Snorkel, Pacific Whale Foundation – Maui Whale Watches, Pacific Whale Foundation – Sunset Dinner Cruise