Pacific Whale Foundation: Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkel Details

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Pacific Whale Foundation: Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkel




Photo 1 / 6: Molokini Crater
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Set sail on the clear waters of Molokini aboard a deluxe catamaran for an early morning eco-adventure with a wildlife naturalist crew.

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Pricing and availability

Molokini snorkel tour

From $79.61 each			Adults (13 & older) *

From $40.46 each			Youths (7 to 12) *

FREE			Children (6 & younger) *

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Cruise and snorkel
Pacific Whale Foundation has one of the first vessels to arrive at Molokini Crater, ensuring that the waters are at their best and the reef is not crowded. After time for a snorkel amongst the tropical fish, it's back onto the catamaran for a quick cruise to a second site, Turtle Arches. Known for its diverse and colorful fish and coral, this area is also home to Hawaiian green sea turtles. If you wish, join marine research naturalists for a guided snorkeling tour of this fascinating site, including cleaner wrasse, parrotfish, Hawaii's state fish (the humuhumunukunuk'apua'a), and many other sea creatures. On the return trip, it's not uncommon to encounter humpback whales during the winter season, and wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins throughout the year.

Meals
A light breakfast of muffins, fresh fruit, and juice is served while cruising out to Molokini. After snorkeling at Turtle Arches, a make-your-own sandwich bar is served, including meats, cheeses, veggies, and sides.

This is an eco-friendly tour! Help the environment as you play in the natural beauty of Hawaii.

The Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures uses only biodegradable and compost-ready plates, utensils, napkins, cups, and bags onboard all six of its vessels.

These products are made from either sugar cane waste pulp, potato starch, or corn starch. All of these materials are renewable resources, as well as being petroleum and “tree-free.” They all biodegrade in 60 to 120 days in a home composting facility and conform to FDA guidelines for food use.

Inclusions :

Ride on a catamaran
All snorkel gear and floatation devices
Snorkel lessons
Tropical Continental breakfast
Deli lunch
3 alcoholic beverages per passenger
Cold drinks
Full-color "Exploring Hawaii's Coral Reefs" guide
Color poster of a marine photograph

Duration:
4 3/4 hours

Available:
Daily

Departure time and location:
Check-in at 6:30 AM for departure at 7:15 AM; from the Pacific Whale Foundation Discovery Store, next to the Maui Ocean Center (winter hours may be earlier; please confirm cruise return with Local Expert)**

Return time and location:
Approx. noon; same as departure location (winter hours may be earlier; please confirm cruise return with Local Expert)**

Eco-tour information
The Pacific Whale Foundation is an active player in protecting the habitats of marine life and ecosystems endemic to Hawaii, including endangered and threatened species such as green sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Their mission is one of harmonious interaction with nature through eco-tours, education, donations, and research. Each crew member is a trained naturalist and offers insights into marine life behavior and habitat; plus, they play games with kids to entertain and foster interest in marine life. The cue card fish, coral, and mammal discussion is often as educational as the snorkeling instructions are useful, especially to snorkelers new to interacting with Hawaiian wildlife.

Note:
*For each paying adult, one child (age 6 and under) may participate free of charge. Tickets must be purchased for any additional children. There is also a free Junior Naturalist program for kids. The snorkel session at Molokini is weather permitting. If weather does not permit, the first snorkel session will be at a different location of the captain's choosing.

**Departure and Return Times are subject to change. All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.

Arranged by:
Local Expert™

Redemption instructions

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it iscritical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Within 72 hours of booking this snorkel activity you will receive an e-mail from a Local Expert™ Activity Specialist. Your Hawaii Activity Specialist will confirm your chosen activity with the local operator and provide you with confirmation information. The e-mail will also contain directions to the nearest Local Expert™ desk where you will exchange your voucher(s) for activity tickets. Please be prepared to show photo identification. If you do not receive an e-mail or have other questions, please contact Local Expert™ directly; the customer service phone number will appear on your voucher(s).Note: Your printed voucher is proof of your online booking; it is not a valid admission ticket.

The Local Expert™ Activity Specialist can also assist you with any additional activities of interest you would like to do in Hawaii and answer any general vacation questions you might have.

Terms and conditions

*For each paying adult, one child (age 6 and under) may participate free of charge. Tickets must be purchased for any additional children. Specific sites for snorkeling may change depending on weather conditions. **Departure and return times are subject to change.All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.

Cancellations and Changes: This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to two days before the scheduled start of your trip. The scheduled start of your trip is defined as your hotel check-in date, your departure date of the originating flight, or the date of the Activity if the Activity was booked without a flight or a hotel.

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