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Special: Regular child price $34.95; child's ticket is yours free today for children ages 12 and under, one free child per paying adult.

Discover the world of wild dolphins on the Lanai Wild Dolphin and Snorkel Eco-Adventure offered by Pacific Whale Foundation! As pioneers in wild dolphin research and experts in the field, we take you to areas in the ocean that are known habitats of many different species of wild dolphins and toothed whales. Our team of certified marine naturalists give live narrations throughout the day to provide you insight about wild dolphins and the marine life in Hawaii.

Dolphin or whale sightings are guaranteed on this cruise. If we do not see wild whales or dolphins, all paying passengers will receive a "Just a Fluke" coupon to go on a Pacific Whale Foundation Wild Whale and Dolphin Encounter FREE. (From May 16 through December 14, our guarantee applies only to wild dolphin sightings; if we do not see wild dolphins, all paying passengers will receive a "Just a Fluke" coupon to go on a Pacific Whale Foundation Wild Dolphin Encounter FREE.)

This eco-adventure cruise also combines snorkeling off the coast of Lanai where you will connect with the vibrant marine life at a bustling coral reef. We supply all of the snorkel gear (including optical masks, available at no extra charge), flotation devices, and reef-safe sunscreen, plus a "learn to snorkel" class for beginners, a guided reef tour led by our naturalists, and a Jr. Naturalist Program for kids.

Departing from Lahaina Harbor each day our stable 65' eco-friendly catamaran lets you relax in comfort.  This catamaran features a water slide, hot freshwater showers, two bathrooms, and easy-access swim platforms for snorkeling.

Your ticket includes a tropical style continental breakfast and a barbeque lunch. Our breakfast menu features freshly brewed premium Maui Oma Coffee,; Assorted Island Fruits - Slices of sweet Maui gold pineapple, juicy mango and island fresh papaya (based on availability); plus Tropical Breads and Stuffed Bagels - fresh baked banana and pineapple - coconut bread, cream cheese stuffed bagel. For lunch we serve a Freshly Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Taro Burgers – vegetarian and made on Maui; Maui Hot Dogs – "Uncle Louie" made on Maui hot dogs; and  Pasta Salad - Rotinni pasta with fresh island grown vegetables tossed in Italian herbed vinaigrette.  For dessert enjoy Pretzels and Chocolate Chip Raisin Cookies.

Your Lanai Wild Dolphin and  Snorkel Eco-Adventure ticket includes chilled soda, juice, and filtered water throughout your Lanai snorkel cruise. Your ticket also includes up to three cocktails of Maui microbrewery (Maui Brewing Co.) beer, wine, tropical cocktails and of course our signature Mai Tais (with proper photo ID to show proof of age, and served only after snorkeling). Advance bookings are recommended. Book now to create many wonderful Maui memories on our Lanai wild dolphin snorkel cruise.

VIP Wild Dolphin Encounter Cruise
Pacific Whale Foundation is offering a special VIP Wild Dolphin Watch Cruise hosted by Pacific Whale Foundation’s Research Director, Dr. Kristin Jule and the senior members of the research team. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed on this 3-hour eco-adventure, or you go again for free. Passengers will receive a free CD of wild dolphin photos. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from Lahaina Harbor. 10% discount for participants in The Wild Dolphin Sand Sculpture Contest, held on July 7. Members save 20% off the retail rate. Passengers will receive a free cd and choice of dolphin poster.

Includes:
·    Expert interpretation of the dolphins' intriguing behaviors by our Research Director Kristine Jule and team of knowledgeable marine naturalists
·    Listening to wild dolphin vocalizations via hydrophones
·    Free sodas and juices throughout the trip
·    Free Special CD of some of our Dolphin Photos
·    Free wild dolphin guide
·    Free wild dolphin poster for each party
·    Free Jr. Naturalist program for kids

Check in: Check in at Pacific Whale Foundation Store at 612 Front Street in Lahaina (across from the Banyan Tree).

What to Bring: Camera, light jacket or cover up, sunglasses, cash for snacks and souvenirs. Please make sure you bring a valid ID for alcoholic purchases.
Our Sightings Guarantee:
If we do not see dolphins on this cruise, each paying guest will receive a ticket to go again free!

Reservations required

Molokini Marine Preserve is a do not miss snorkeling experience. Our Molokini Eco-Express snorkel is a morning cruise that offers an economical and eco-friendly way to visit this mid-ocean coral reef oasis!  The Molokini Eco-Express snorkel lets you sleep in a little later than our other Molokini cruises. It departs from centrally located Ma'alaea Harbor at 8:45am.  You'll travel on a modern, ultra-smooth, eco-friendly catamaran right to Molokini, to enjoy an hour or more of relaxed snorkeling while avoiding the crowds.  We provide all of your snorkel gear, including sanitized masks and snorkels, fins, optical masks (for eyeglass wearers), swim noodles and other flotation devices. If you're new to snorkeling or a beginner, a Pacific Whale Foundation Certified Marine Naturalist will provide a free "Learn to Snorkel" class during the Molokini cruise. Pacific Whale Foundation will also invite you on a free guided reef tour at Molokini, led by our Certified Marine Naturalists, to make it easy to learn about the reef inhabitants as you snorkel.

After snorkeling Molokini, there's a delicious deli lunch including a variety of freshly sliced deli meats and cheeses with all of the fixings, homemade rolls, pasta salad and cookies. We also provide ice-cold refreshments: soda, juices and filtered water.  Pacific Whale Foundation provides reef safe sunscreen for your use, complimentary, throughout your Molokini Eco Express snorkel cruise.

Each party receives a complimentary color guide, "Enjoying Maui's Unique Ocean Environment" and a free marine life poster. Wet shirts are also available for rent for a minimal fee.  Check in at the Pacific Whale Foundation Retail Store at the Harbor Shops at Ma�alaea (next to the Maui Ocean Center).

Bring: Swimsuit, towel, light cover-up, sunglasses and hat.

The Best of Maui Afternoon Snorkel:  Here's the most affordable Maui snorkel cruise offered by Pacific Whale Foundation! It's a fantastic trip for beginners, families, those who want to sleep in, save money and enjoy a quality snorkel adventure. Our "Best of Maui" Afternoon Snorkel includes all of the special features that have made Pacific Whale Foundation's ocean cruises the #1 year round marine eco tour choice on Maui. Your snorkel cruise includes free use of snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers, and flotation devices, plus free applications of SPF 30 “reef friendly” sunscreen. There's also a free learn-to-snorkel class, fish I.D. lesson and free guided reef tour which helps you locate the most fascinating inhabitants of the reef. For kids, we offer a free Jr. Naturalist Program on board.

Your afternoon snorkel cruise begins at centrally located Ma'alaea Harbor, where you'll check in at Pacific Whale Foundation's spacious Ocean Store (next to Maui Ocean Center). We offer lots of free parking.

You will cruise on one of Pacific Whale Foundation¹s super-stable, eco-friendly catamarans with a team of expert marine naturalists and a USCG certified captain. With years of experience in reading Maui¹s ocean conditions, our captain will find the very best snorkeling destination for your snorkeling adventure, where you can see sea turtles, corals and fishes.

Hot dogs, snacks and ice-cold refreshments (including beer, wine, Mai Tais) are available for purchase. Wetsuit shirt rentals and underwater camera rentals are also available.  

This Maui afternoon snorkel cruise makes it all so easy!  All of the snorkel gear is provided; you just need to bring your towel, hat and sunglasses. Wear your swim suit under your clothes and you're good to go! A credit card for snacks, drinks, lunch or rentals is also suggested. Kids ages 6 and under go free (one per paying adult). If you wish to consume alcoholic beverages (available for purchase), you must provide your photo I.D. for proof of age -- it’s required by law in Hawaii, no matter how old you are.

There are freebies, too! Your family will receive a free guide to Hawaii's coral reefs and a free ocean wildlife poster to take home.

Reservations are required for the "Best of Maui" Afternoon Snorkel.

Available Tuesdays and Thursdays

This tour offers two great adventures in one: 1) snorkeling at Molokini Crater plus 2) snorkeling at a beautiful reef off the island of Lana'i. We'll also visit areas along Lana'i's scenic coast where wild dolphins live and play.

Special savings: Book today and save (special offer can not be combined with any other promotion or discount).  Pacific Whale Foundation members save even more!

This high spirited adventure begins at the world renowned snorkelers' paradise, Molokini Marine Preserve, where you will snorkel inside a sheltered crescent-shaped islet that's home to many vibrant marine species, many of which are endemic to Hawaii and found nowhere else in the world!

Next, you'll cruise to the island of Lanai, to an area known for its populations of wild spinner, spotted, and bottlenose dolphins. Some of these dolphins are found in large social groups of 30 animals or more. We often have dolphins bowride alongside our vessel as we cruise between the islands. Our certified marine naturalists narrate and interpret the social behaviors of these intriguing acrobatic creatures.

This cruise also includes a second snorkeling adventure at a beautiful Lana'i reef. We provide all the snorkel gear (including optical masks) and flotation devices, with wet-suit rentals available. Enjoy riding in comfort on our ultra smooth high-tech, power catamaran featuring a spacious shaded cabin, sun decks, swim steps for ease in and out of the water, freshwater showers, and two bathrooms on board for your convenience.

Our complimentary menu includes a tropical continental breakfast including fresh baked pastries, island fruits, and juices, with freshly brewed Hawaii coffee. For lunch we serve BBQ grilled chicken, hot dogs and locally made taro burgers, served on fresh rolls with lettuce, tomato, sprouts and all the condiments; plus pasta salad and cookies. We also include all you can drink refreshing chilled sodas, juices and filtered water, and up to 3 cocktails per adult (with proper i.d. to show proof of age); you can choose from local microbrewery beer from Maui Brewing Co., wine and tropical well drinks. Don't forget to try our signature Mai Tais! Book early as this is a very popular Maui ocean adventure (recommended for high adventure; not recommended for young children).