FAQ

The islet stretches approximately 23 acres and reaches about 160 feet at its highest point with the calm sheltered waters offering snorkelers a delight of beautiful and colorful tropical fishes.

Turtle Town is generally considered to be located at Maluaka Beach.

With its crystal-clear water, natural protection from high winds which permits calm waters, and abundance of sea life, Molokini is considered some of the best and safest snorkeling in Hawaii.

With fewer passengers and more amenities and more personalized service, a Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour aboard the Leilani is the best choice for premier Maui snorkeling at the best value.

It takes approximately 1 hour to get to Molokini from Ma’aeala Harbor.

We offer a 5-hour Snorkel Adventure that heads out to both Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. We provide our guests with a continental breakfast, savory lunch, open bar, all of your ocean gear.

We’ll snorkel for about an hour and then head out to do some Whale Watching.

December-March every year.

Whale sightings are guaranteed from December – March, but in the unlikely event that whales are not seen, you may return for a free Maui whale watching cruise.

If we can’t make it to Molokini Crater our Captain will always make sure to get our guests out to another beautiful snorkel destination. Safety is always our number one priority and we want you to be safe and comfortable in the water at all times.

It’s about 70 ft. at Molokini Crater and 30 ft. at Turtle Town.

The water temperature stays around 70 degrees year round but if you find that to be too cold for you, we do have wetsuits available on board for you to rent for $10 (cash).

We’ll likely see turtles; however, it’s not a guarantee being that they are wildlife. But we’ll take you out to a location where they’re often seen.

Important note: It is not common to see turtles at Molokini

December-March every year.

Whale sightings are guaranteed from December – March, but in the unlikely event that whales are not seen, you may return for a free Maui whale watching cruise.

Maui Whale Watching trips on Leilani include whale sightings, complimentary meals, beverages, and an open bar. If you’d like to snorkel during your Maui Whale Watch, all snorkel gear and safety instruction is also provided.

We’ll snorkel for about an hour, and then head out to do some Maui Whale Watching. We are flexible to your needs, so please let us know any special requests ahead of time.

Maui’s Humpback Whale season is December-March of every year. Peak season is roughly late January-March.

Whale sightings are guaranteed from December-March. Although the whales are generally seen in abundance, in the unlikely event that whales are not seen, you may return for a free Maui Whale Watching Cruise.

The duration of Leilani’s Maui Whale Watching trip is generally 3.5 hours. We can be flexible to your needs, so please reach out to our customer service department at 808.242.0955 to discuss options.

Unfortunately, we need at least a couple of days to put together a crew, as well as providing the meals and drinks that come with the Private Charter.

Due to the Hawaii State Liquor Law we don’t allow any of our guests to bring their own alcohol on board. However, we’re more than happy to provide that for you and add that to your Private Charter.

Our Private Charters start at $1600 but goes up in price depending on the size of your party, how many hours you would like to charter the boat, and if you decide to add any of our upgrades.

Yes, as long as the weather permits we’d be happy to take you folks out to a different snorkel location.

Yes, we have guests that have both their ceremony and reception all on our vessel.

You’re more than welcome to bring your decorations. We just ask that whatever you bring be tied down securely to the boat to avoid anything flying into the water.

In the past we’ve had our groom upstairs, while our bride waits downstairs until the ceremony begins. Then at that time you’ll head upstairs and we can have the ceremony next to our captain’s cockpit right before the sunset.

Please give us a call on our customer service at 808.242.0955, at least 72 hours in advance let us know what menu items you’re interested in, and we’ll check with our chef to see how much it’ll be. Mahalo!

Yes, of course!

We do not allow any glass or ceramics onboard. Balloons will not work as they get pulled out the moment we depart. Tape, staples, etc. cannot be used to hang decor. We can’t allow anything that may leave behind a sticky residue or puncture holes in the vessel. The fishing line tends to be the easiest way to hang decorations.

Yes, you may bring a cake. We will provide plates and utensils.

The Sunset Dinner cruise is approximately 2 hours long, but can be easily catered to your needs. It includes beverages, and a special sunset appetizer menu.

If you have vegetarians or vegans in your party, please give us a call on our customer service line at 808.242.0955, at least 72 hours in advance. Mahalo!

Our expert captain and crew will assess weather conditions, and comfortably cruise to the most optimum location for sunset viewing.

Unfortunately, the State of Hawaii and Maui County’s liquor license rules prohibit guests from bringing their own alcohol on board. If you have special requests, please contact our Customer Service department at 808.242.0955 to make advance preparations.

Maui whale season is roughly from December-March of every year. Although it is very likely to see whales and turtles, they are wild marine life that roam wherever they please. If you’d like to ensure that you’ll see whales or turtles, please consider our dedicated Maui Whale Watch charter, or Turtle Town Snorkel.

Our Couples Cruise is designed to be catered to your needs. It includes a site visit of your choice to areas like Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, Coral Gardens, or Olowalu Reef. Guests can enjoy Maui whale watching, snorkeling trips, marine life viewing, magical Maui sunsets, and more.

The Couples Cruise is 3.5 hours, and can easily be flexible to your needs.

The Couples Cruise can embark at a variety of hours during the day depending on the date and season you’d like to book it for. Our customer service department is more than happy to help you design the timing that is best for you. Please call our customer service line at 808.242.0955 for more information.

Yes. We can accommodate a variety of menu offerings including breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and beverages.

Unfortunately, the State of Hawaii and Maui County’s liquor license rules prohibit guests from bringing their own alcohol on board. If there is a special item that you’d like to request for your Couples Cruise, please call our customer service line at 808.242.0955 to make preparations in advance. We request at least 72 hours prior notice.