Lanai Snorkeling & Dolphin Sighting

An awe-inspiring array of sea creatures await in the aquamarine waters of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Lanai. Watch the surface of the ocean closely for dolphins splashing in the water and go snorkeling to see the brilliant coral reefs up close.

Your cruise begins with a tropical continental breakfast as you cross the ocean to Lanai. The majestic West Maui mountains provide a picturesque backdrop as you cruise the waters looking for pods of spinner, spotted, and bottlenose dolphins. During the winter season, you may catch a glimpse of humpback whales coming down from the icy waters of Alaska.

The crew onboard gets you outfitted with all your gear and you can participate in a snorkeling and fish identification class before jumping into the tropical waters of Lanai. Float along, view the marine life around you, and watch the colorful coral reefs pass by.

A barbecue lunch is served when you have finished your snorkeling adventure. Take relief from the sun in the shaded cabin area equipped with tables and chairs or sit out on the deck in the open air. The cool breeze and stunning views of the coast of Lanai complete your day as you cruise back to Lahaina harbor.

Pacific Whale Foundation advocates for the use of protective clothing and reef-safe sunscreen to help protect fragile coral reefs and to promote a healthy ocean environment. We support the statewide ban on sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate and, beginning November 2019, we are moving from encouragement to enforcement and instituting our own ban onboard PWF vessels of sunscreens containing: oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, avobenzine, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate in order to alleviate any additional stress on the coral reefs. When buying sunscreen, it is important to read the ingredient list, as the term “reef safe” is not regulated and can be used as a marketing device. Choose sunscreen that is non-nano zinc oxide based. Mahalo for helping us protect the ocean.