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Molokini Crater


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 278 attractions in Maui
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Attraction type: Volcano
Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving

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9 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

If you can wait until 4 pm the day before to book your trip, you can score a great deal with Local Experts. The place itself was full of fishes that are not afraid to get near you. Overall an amazing experience. Water camera is a must. Also carry ginger drops or Bonine in case you get sea sick. You... more

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3 of 5 stars
Honolulu, HI
8 Oct 2009

Well, for me to write a review might be slightly biased... I am originally from Oahu, so i am surrounded by beaches and reefs year round.. I personally felt that molokini is over rated.. There is just too crowded with tourist and boats to really see fishes. I will admit i was sold by the aerial view of the island.... more

3 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from a morning snorkel trip to Molokini with Four Winds II and had a great time. The crew is friendly, customer-focused and very laid back. They had a breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, jellies and fresh fruit when we got on board at 7 a.m. We had a nice ride out to Molokini and... more

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2 of 5 stars
Los Alamitos, California
26 Jul 2009

We went snorkelying at Molokini Crater several times in the 90's, and again in July, 2009. There are FAR FEWER fish there, nowthan there were 10 or 12 years ago. I wouldn't waste the money going out there. We went with Pacific Whale Foundation (great, knowledgeable and very hard-working crew) who actually puts a marine biologist in the water with... more

17 Jun 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The snorkeling at Molokini definitely lives up to the hype on a good day, and our early-morning trip on Maui Classic Charters' Four Winds II definitely delivered. The entire trip takes about four hours, two of which are spent at the crater. Don't waste too much time eating the tasty lunch -- the views below are just too spectacular. lf... more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington
13 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We went to Molokini two times during our visit, 1st with Four Winds II because they spend the whole time - 2 hours at the crater. The staff was friendly & supportive and their mooring point was along one side of the crater, with less surf action. They also had on board a photographer/videographer that did a great job including... more

29 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Went to Molokini on the Pride of Maui. This is great for people with little or no snorkeling experience. I know everyone tries to pitch the SNUBA experience, but the best fish at Molokini are in the shallow water up close to the wall of the crater. SNUBA doesn't add anything much. In the deeper water, there were two small... more

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Cruz
16 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We went to Molokini on our recent trip for about the 5th time, but I must say, this last trip ranks up there. We went out with a small boat called the Aqua Adventure, and we were thrilled to find out there were only 6 other people joining us... for once we didn't feel like herded cattle! Same gorgeous snorkel/snuba... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
29 Apr 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My friends and I researched all of the different snorkel tours and decided on the Maui Magic. We were very happy with our decision! We snorkled in La Perouse Bay, stopped at Molokini to check it out, but it was too windy to get in, and finally at Coral Gardens near West Maui. We saw tons of fish, sea turtles,... more

27 Apr 2009

My husband I did the no frills snorkel trip with Maui Dive Shop at the beginning of March '09. We went to Molokini and Turtle Town. Three hours of snorkeling was plenty for us. We got a continental breakfast and fruit after snorkeling,with plenty of coffee, juice, and water to drink. The crew was great ! Joe, Mark and Josh... more

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