It is a work in progress still but he is getting more comfortable. Luckily we get a lot of time to practice here on the islands! Thanks for the comment!
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I just love your UA-cam channel. We are going to be in Maui in late August early September for my birthday. I found you looking for tips when traveling to Maui but what made me subscribe was that your son is about the same age as my son. Seeing you do certain activities gives me confidence to do that with my little one. All your videos tend to be well focused on family travel with the occasional sprinkles of info for those without kids. I found that refreshing in comparison with other travel UA-camrs who often are much younger and have a lot less ideas to offer to families with small children. Thank you!
We appreciate that! We try to be as informative as possible for all groups but can't help talking about our situation and recent experience! Have a great trip to Maui and see our website for more info: thehawaiivacationguide.com/maui-travel-guide/
I took the Pride of Maui snorkel tour to Molokini Caldera, my greatest experience in the water in my 80yrs. of life. While I stayed within 100ft. of the dive boat cautious for I was 70yrs. old, while my wife swam 69yrs. old around 1,000ft. from the dive boat! Our dive boat parked at the far northern part of the caldera, my wife swam more than three-fourths the distance south to the side of the caldera. The caldera is 2,012ft. in outer diameter!) When she looked up and saw how far she was in far southern part of the caldera, it took about twenty-five minutes to slowly snorkel back to the boat, the last person aboard by over twenty minutes.
Just found your videos. Maui is the best. I think i had 6-7 trips in the last decade. Will be there in OCT. Im a snorkel freak and i agree the boat trip is a must for me. Just a day on the water. Nice meal, a few drinks, usually only takes up half a day. There are multiple shore access spots i always hit. I have my own little turtle town. Hopefully still a secret
This trip was booked for over a month and my girlfriend and I went as standbys early at 6:30 in the morning. We were lucky enough to get on a tour for my bday and it was definitely worth it! It was so much fun!
You were spot on about taking a boat ride or snorkeling from shore. I loved the trip but for the money I would only do it once. As long as the waves are ok the boat ride is beautiful
Thanks for very sensible and informative, to the point video. You both are natural 🙂.. we r visiting Maui next week with a 2 year old. The weather though shows all cloudy with >50% chance of 🌧️ and thunderstorm. I hope this is microclimate on east side .. for snorkeling though is there help for kids ? Also just saw sad news of one woman fell victim to shark attack in Keihi beach while snorkeling. I hope the snorkeling tours are informed about shark sittings..any take on this?
Thanks for watching! Weather is hard to forecast on Maui, as you noticed, microclimates exist all over the island. South Maui and West Maui get bettter weather but December is a wet month. Watch our new Maui Snorkel video for tips on snorkeling and where to go with a 2 yr old: ua-cam.com/video/dF3bt3jBdB4/v-deo.html Horrible shark news recently for Maui. Avoid murky water and yes, everyone hears and discusses shark sightings and attacks on the island. Have a great trip!
Great to hear! Check out this molokini tour if you are looking for another molokini experience ua-cam.com/video/8XUNf6rNK3g/v-deo.html and see all our favorite tours here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-best-tours-and-activities/maui-tours-and-activities/
Happy birthday! The trip out to Molokini is a relaxing day. Be sure to take your Dramamine if you get motion sickness. My friend fed the fish when he got sick while snorkeling. Fun times.
Did I see lots of fish and sea turtles at Molokini... yes! They were attracted to all of the seasick tourists puking through their snorkels. My wife hurled on the boat steps you use to get in and out of the water!
My wife and I went to molokini crater on our trip to maui in Sept '19. We were snorkeling across the crater from you were. It was so deep, and the tide was so rough it was hard to get close enough to the reef to see anything. Fun trip, great crew on our boat, but I don't know if we'd do it again.
Surprised to hear it was such rough conditions. The trade winds pickup in the afternoon. Was it an afternoon tour? Just curious as surprised they took you all out.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide it was an early morning tour. We actually parked out car at the docks before the sun rose. We didn't even get to go to turtle town because it was too rough with no visibilty. I took a surf lesson on our last morning and it seemed like it finally calmed down. We loved maui and can't wait to plan our next trip.
We also booked Lanai - so I’ve just been watching Go pro Hawaii clips seeing how people put their videos together. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing your trip
There’s a particular place nearby that Dolphins come in most days. I’m sure some locals know of it. Last time there I’ll guess close to 100 came in. But I’m sure this excursion is fun. My wife went on it with family members. She loved it.
There were two snorkeling boats near the dolphins as we passed by on the way to Molokini. They were there to see the dolphins. Only locals at that time as Maui's quarantine for arrivals was still in effect.
We went with Paragon a few years ago and it was great. They actually sailed, which was a bonus for us because we are sailors. I Having said that, I would save my money there are great places to snorkel and see just as much sea life right off the beach. Just this week near airport beach we saw turtles, a ray and a couple of reef sharks in addition to a myriad of fish, the exact same fish that you see on the snorkel boats. There are even better spots, but I’m not giving them up. Do some research and they are easily found. Not secrets, you will enjoy them more if you discover them on your own.
You can reach turtle town from shore? Whats the best part on the shore to do this. I was on the ultimate whale watching tour you recommended they also mentioned this but I forgot where from shore was best point.
Would you recommend the 6:15am departure or the 9:45am departure? Do you see more wildlife super early in the morning? Also, which is better, the 5hr trip or 3.5, which was your favorite? Do both provide gear?
The tours provide gear, go earlier in the morning as less tours and less chance of wind in the early morning. Do a length that sounds comfortable for you. The longer tours usually include more stops so more to see!
Would you recommend scuba diving for people who are good are swimming but never scuba dived before? I have been snorkeling and wonder if diving will let you see more things/have more fun in the water to see marine life. Also which goggles do you recommend for short sighted people? I can wear contacts but the goggles i used last time let in water. Also the snorkeling tube let in water if the water is not calm. Does diving gear make it a better experience?
I'd recommend scuba diving. It is a great way to explore and see more marine life. There are a lot of reputable dive shops on Maui to choose from. I don't have a favorite pair of goggles I'm afraid.
Thanks for asking! The tour boats do a wonderful job to provide lifeguards, floaties, and tips for snorkeling. For a small group for more service, use Ultimate Whale Watch and Snorkel (use promo code "HVG" for 10% off) or try a larger boat as they also are watchful. All our favorite tours are listed here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-best-tours-and-activities/maui-tours-and-activities/
So this is a question, I am not an expert swimmer just intermediate. I was wondering do I need to be an expert swimmer to snorkel .also, it’ll be me and my girl first time to snorkel. Her first time in Hawaii. I enjoy watching your guys vlogs haha keep doing it
Thanks for watching! I consider the crater to be easy snorkeling but go on the first tour in the morning as there is less wind. The tour operators have lifeguards in the water with you.
If you’re an intermediate swimmer you’ll be fine anywhere in Maui where the water is calm. The salt content in the water is high, so you’re super buoyant. The only recommendation I’d add besides going early is to try your mask and snorkel in a pool first to make sure your fit is right.
😁 im planning on going there next week. For the afternoon snorkeling at 130. How long was the trip from check-in to when you guys got back to your car? I wanted to book a sunset cruise that starts at 5pm but dont know if i have time . Please help.
Aloha Ken, October 1st is the official statement but no one believes that since inter-island is closed and Oahu re-instated restrictions. Since they are making progress on testing, people speculate Dec 1st or Jan 1st. That is what we can only speculate.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Mahalo for the advice. Think we may try and move things to the end of January and the beginning of February. That way we can get some awesome whale watching in.
Thanks for the comment! We used a GoPro HERO7 for the Molokini snorkel video. We upgraded to the 8 since (lost the 7 at Makena Landing) and it is less glitchy.
Gone to Molokini twice, both times it was two of the most memorable experiences of my life. The second time we were the first boat out there and had the entire dive site to ourselves. Great video!!
Hello, I have been watching your videos for my upcoming trip to Maui. I had a question about scuba diving, I am not certified for diving, however I was wondering if they do a discovery dive in Molokni crater ? And do you recommend it? Do you guys feel it’s worth it ?
Are you still required to wear a mask. My wife and I are headed to Maui in September so I’m hoping that restriction is done. Other than that great video
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you so much ! I was also wondering how easy is it to book an uber in Maui super early in the morning? Around maybe 5:30 am (to reach for a snorkelling trip) and around 7:30 am (to reach the airport).
Nice video! Did PWF identify the dolphins as bottlenose? Usually the dolphins you encounter in South Maui are spinners whose h one base is La Perouse Bay in Makena.
We went with the Pacific Whale Foundation through their website. They offer 10% off with an online booking. There are many other great tour operators also going to Molokini Crater.
thanks for watching! This is the site where we book all our tours: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-best-tours-and-activities/maui-tours-and-activities/
I went on this same boat and it was honestly pretty lame. Perhaps I’m used to a bit more adventurous dives. The student marine biologist told everyone to get away from the turtles. They stopped the boats when dolphins swam by due to it being unnatural behavior. They complained about plastic straws and sunscreen even though they boat loads of people out there everyday. They also tried to tell us a single type of fish is responsible for all the sand on the Maui beaches. I have grown up on the ocean and done tons of spear fishing. So my view might be a bit biased. I guess for families this crater is fine.
People who can't swim do this snorkel trip. They provide lifejackets, boards to float on, and lifeguards in the water. Perhaps try this tour as there are 40 people in the water instead of over a hundred: ua-cam.com/video/8XUNf6rNK3g/v-deo.html
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Oh ok- I’ve watched a couple other you tubers with Go pro’s b/c that’s what I’ll be using and they use 1. Final cut (desktop) 2. Power Director app (mobile)
Be careful you get what your paying for. I took my kid to Maui and wanted to take him on a boat cruise like this to the crater for snorkeling. I googled it up and paid nearly $200. When I arrived they told me they don’t go to the crater in the afternoons. They took us somewhere off the coast on a small crowded boat. We saw a few fish and coral. They served us hot dogs for lunch. I took my kid to snorkel at Black Rock Beach and Napili Shore and we ended up seeing sea turtles for free
I've been watching your videos for 2 weeks. As a result, I'm going to Maui with my family in last week of April. 2021. I was dreaming with snorkeling.... Until, I clicked in the wrong video and saw sharks... Now I'm never going in the water 😣
Hey! Omg thanks for all the helpful information! Love your videos! What about your personal belongings? Where do you leave them while you are in the water? What kind of camera did you use to take the under water pictures?
I love the beaches, I love the water, the snorkeling, the eating, but what happened to the horses? My boyfriend and I are avid equestrians so my question is: where is the best stable where you can rent a good, well fed horse, and just take off on your own with your partner? In Jamaica, we had the worst experience, being tethered together on unkempt, dirty, malnourished horses. I thought my boyfriend and the guide were going to come to blows. What a horrible experience we had.
Maui and the Island of Hawai'i have lots of options for horseback riding. Call them to see if you can ride at your leisure. I usually see them in lines on a ride but not tethered.
Unpopular opinion. I don't think it's worth it. Was there in October 2018 and have been going to Maui since I was a kid (I'm 33 now). The boat trip was fun and the crater was really cool, but the snorkeling was mediocre in my opinion. I have had much better snorkeling at a bunch of different beaches than I did on the Molokini tour. Also it's very very "touristy" if that's a word haha though that's probably pretty obvious. Could have just been my experience, but my wife and I won't be doing it again. Thanks for the videos though, you guys are great.
Yes, the 14-day quarantine is still in effect. Inter-island travel is also restricted. Oct 1st is officially the end of the 14-day quarantine but everyone thinks it will be extended.
you guys make having a toddler look so easy and effortless. Good job parenting!
thanks! the other family got their toddler to nap on the cruise so we have room for improvement.
Jordan & Erika..
Henry is so calm & comfortable in the water.
You prepared him very well..he has cool & awesome parents..we love you guys ♥️👍
It is a work in progress still but he is getting more comfortable. Luckily we get a lot of time to practice here on the islands! Thanks for the comment!
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Hi. What type of camera do you use for underwater??
@@chami1283 excuse the late reply. We use a GoPro HERO 7 in this video, now we are up to the 8
I just love your UA-cam channel. We are going to be in Maui in late August early September for my birthday. I found you looking for tips when traveling to Maui but what made me subscribe was that your son is about the same age as my son. Seeing you do certain activities gives me confidence to do that with my little one. All your videos tend to be well focused on family travel with the occasional sprinkles of info for those without kids. I found that refreshing in comparison with other travel UA-camrs who often are much younger and have a lot less ideas to offer to families with small children. Thank you!
We appreciate that! We try to be as informative as possible for all groups but can't help talking about our situation and recent experience! Have a great trip to Maui and see our website for more info: thehawaiivacationguide.com/maui-travel-guide/
we are taking our 9 year old on this adventure in just a couple weeks and I've never been more excited.
thank you for this
have a great time with your 9 year old. They will love swimming in the crater. Mahalo!
Your videos are spot on.
I took the Pride of Maui snorkel tour to Molokini Caldera, my greatest experience in the water in my 80yrs. of life. While I stayed within 100ft. of the dive boat cautious for I was 70yrs. old, while my wife swam 69yrs. old around 1,000ft. from the dive boat! Our dive boat parked at the far northern part of the caldera, my wife swam more than three-fourths the distance south to the side of the caldera. The caldera is 2,012ft. in outer diameter!) When she looked up and saw how far she was in far southern part of the caldera, it took about twenty-five minutes to slowly snorkel back to the boat, the last person aboard by over twenty minutes.
This is great! We have been debating if we should take our toddler on this, and love that you took yours with you. Thank you!
You guys are such a beautiful family! Love your videos so much 🙂🤙
Just found your videos. Maui is the best. I think i had 6-7 trips in the last decade. Will be there in OCT. Im a snorkel freak and i agree the boat trip is a must for me. Just a day on the water. Nice meal, a few drinks, usually only takes up half a day. There are multiple shore access spots i always hit. I have my own little turtle town. Hopefully still a secret
Maui is the clear winner for best snorkeling, thanks for watching. Enjoy your little turtle town spot!
This trip was booked for over a month and my girlfriend and I went as standbys early at 6:30 in the morning. We were lucky enough to get on a tour for my bday and it was definitely worth it! It was so much fun!
glad to hear you got a spot! that makes for a great birthday
Got booked for may the day after the wedding thank you for this
We did it too.
It was so beautiful.
The water was actually chilly but I'm anemic and everything is colder.
You were spot on about taking a boat ride or snorkeling from shore. I loved the trip but for the money I would only do it once. As long as the waves are ok the boat ride is beautiful
How much was this, per person?
@@dianepham8871 Diane I’m sorry but I can’t remember, my guess would be at least $100.00 I’m sure.
Thx u so much sharing your trip very nice
Happy Birthday!!!
Yes , yes, yes it is so very worth it.
Wow you got to see some pretty amazing sea life. Thanks for sharing!
thanks for watching! enjoy your trip
Thanks for very sensible and informative, to the point video. You both are natural 🙂.. we r visiting Maui next week with a 2 year old. The weather though shows all cloudy with >50% chance of 🌧️ and thunderstorm. I hope this is microclimate on east side .. for snorkeling though is there help for kids ? Also just saw sad news of one woman fell victim to shark attack in Keihi beach while snorkeling. I hope the snorkeling tours are informed about shark sittings..any take on this?
Thanks for watching! Weather is hard to forecast on Maui, as you noticed, microclimates exist all over the island. South Maui and West Maui get bettter weather but December is a wet month. Watch our new Maui Snorkel video for tips on snorkeling and where to go with a 2 yr old:
ua-cam.com/video/dF3bt3jBdB4/v-deo.html
Horrible shark news recently for Maui. Avoid murky water and yes, everyone hears and discusses shark sightings and attacks on the island. Have a great trip!
Thanks so much for this! This is on our list and your video just sealed the deal!!!
Great to hear! Check out this molokini tour if you are looking for another molokini experience ua-cam.com/video/8XUNf6rNK3g/v-deo.html and see all our favorite tours here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-best-tours-and-activities/maui-tours-and-activities/
Happy birthday! The trip out to Molokini is a relaxing day. Be sure to take your Dramamine if you get motion sickness. My friend fed the fish when he got sick while snorkeling. Fun times.
Good point! It can get rough out at sea.
ive been on this trip its totally worth it
Wonderful video! Thank you!
Another great video keep it up
Yes worth it! I did a three tank scuba dive there and was fantastic
Wow, that sounds like fun. I want to snorkel and/or dive the backside of Molokini.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide that was spectacular. We did it as a drift dive first then did two dives on the interior. One of my best dive days.
We love your videos. Can't wait to get back in 2021. Have our two weeks booked for late summer. Stay safe and see you all then🤙🤙
Did I see lots of fish and sea turtles at Molokini... yes! They were attracted to all of the seasick tourists puking through their snorkels. My wife hurled on the boat steps you use to get in and out of the water!
thank you
What would you say is the age recommendation for kids at Molokini? Do you think 1 year old is too young? 2 year old?
I snorkeled near there last year on a black sand beach.
My wife and I went to molokini crater on our trip to maui in Sept '19. We were snorkeling across the crater from you were. It was so deep, and the tide was so rough it was hard to get close enough to the reef to see anything. Fun trip, great crew on our boat, but I don't know if we'd do it again.
Surprised to hear it was such rough conditions. The trade winds pickup in the afternoon. Was it an afternoon tour? Just curious as surprised they took you all out.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide it was an early morning tour. We actually parked out car at the docks before the sun rose. We didn't even get to go to turtle town because it was too rough with no visibilty. I took a surf lesson on our last morning and it seemed like it finally calmed down. We loved maui and can't wait to plan our next trip.
Going in June with our kids. Looks amazing. Got the kids snuba time
We also booked Lanai - so I’ve just been watching Go pro Hawaii clips seeing how people put their videos together. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing your trip
There’s a particular place nearby that Dolphins come in most days. I’m sure some locals know of it.
Last time there I’ll guess close to 100 came in. But I’m sure this excursion is fun. My wife went on it with family members. She loved it.
There were two snorkeling boats near the dolphins as we passed by on the way to Molokini. They were there to see the dolphins. Only locals at that time as Maui's quarantine for arrivals was still in effect.
Did the crater on our first trip to Maui . It was fantastic.. Would love to do it again when we get out there for our fourth trip next year.
Check out our latest crater experience: ua-cam.com/video/8XUNf6rNK3g/v-deo.html
Great tips ! We are a river surfing family headed to Maui for the first time in early April. Appreciate all the info in helping us prep for the trip!
We went with Paragon a few years ago and it was great. They actually sailed, which was a bonus for us because we are sailors. I Having said that, I would save my money there are great places to snorkel and see just as much sea life right off the beach. Just this week near airport beach we saw turtles, a ray and a couple of reef sharks in addition to a myriad of fish, the exact same fish that you see on the snorkel boats. There are even better spots, but I’m not giving them up. Do some research and they are easily found. Not secrets, you will enjoy them more if you discover them on your own.
Fully agree, Maui is the best island for snorkeling from the beaches. Airport beach is an under rated snorkel spot!
You can reach turtle town from shore? Whats the best part on the shore to do this. I was on the ultimate whale watching tour you recommended they also mentioned this but I forgot where from shore was best point.
Makena Landing is the beach. Enjoy and be safe!
Would you recommend the 6:15am departure or the 9:45am departure? Do you see more wildlife super early in the morning? Also, which is better, the 5hr trip or 3.5, which was your favorite? Do both provide gear?
The tours provide gear, go earlier in the morning as less tours and less chance of wind in the early morning. Do a length that sounds comfortable for you. The longer tours usually include more stops so more to see!
Love these vids! Hawaii is so beautiful
Would you recommend scuba diving for people who are good are swimming but never scuba dived before? I have been snorkeling and wonder if diving will let you see more things/have more fun in the water to see marine life. Also which goggles do you recommend for short sighted people? I can wear contacts but the goggles i used last time let in water. Also the snorkeling tube let in water if the water is not calm. Does diving gear make it a better experience?
I'd recommend scuba diving. It is a great way to explore and see more marine life. There are a lot of reputable dive shops on Maui to choose from. I don't have a favorite pair of goggles I'm afraid.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide do you need to learn how to dive first, or can they teach you right before you go into the water with some coaches?
What snorkel tour would you recommend for 2 adult beginners? Love your videos.
Thanks for asking! The tour boats do a wonderful job to provide lifeguards, floaties, and tips for snorkeling. For a small group for more service, use Ultimate Whale Watch and Snorkel (use promo code "HVG" for 10% off) or try a larger boat as they also are watchful. All our favorite tours are listed here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-best-tours-and-activities/maui-tours-and-activities/
Keep up the good work ..Kisses to Henry!
the best comment ever. Henry appreciates it.
So this is a question, I am not an expert swimmer just intermediate. I was wondering do I need to be an expert swimmer to snorkel .also, it’ll be me and my girl first time to snorkel. Her first time in Hawaii. I enjoy watching your guys vlogs haha keep doing it
Thanks for watching! I consider the crater to be easy snorkeling but go on the first tour in the morning as there is less wind. The tour operators have lifeguards in the water with you.
If you’re an intermediate swimmer you’ll be fine anywhere in Maui where the water is calm. The salt content in the water is high, so you’re super buoyant. The only recommendation I’d add besides going early is to try your mask and snorkel in a pool first to make sure your fit is right.
😁 im planning on going there next week. For the afternoon snorkeling at 130. How long was the trip from check-in to when you guys got back to your car? I wanted to book a sunset cruise that starts at 5pm but dont know if i have time . Please help.
How long are the snuba cords. Going in June with the family
great video guys lets meet up in south bay LA someday
Mahalo for the awesome video. Any word on Maui opening up for us tourist types?
Aloha Ken, October 1st is the official statement but no one believes that since inter-island is closed and Oahu re-instated restrictions. Since they are making progress on testing, people speculate Dec 1st or Jan 1st. That is what we can only speculate.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Mahalo for the advice. Think we may try and move things to the end of January and the beginning of February. That way we can get some awesome whale watching in.
@@kennradue6811 Great idea! Henry is excited for whale season. It is coming up fast.
Me and my wife will be heading to Maui in June for our anniversary is there anything specific during that time that we should do?
Love your videos. Snorkeling in Hawaii is amazing. What kind of camera are you using for the underwater videos?
Thanks for the comment! We used a GoPro HERO7 for the Molokini snorkel video. We upgraded to the 8 since (lost the 7 at Makena Landing) and it is less glitchy.
Do you recommend this for people who have never been snorkeling and don’t know how to swim?
no, we couldn't recommend this activity in that situation.
Gone to Molokini twice, both times it was two of the most memorable experiences of my life. The second time we were the first boat out there and had the entire dive site to ourselves. Great video!!
being out there first is nice, check out our new molikini video for that: ua-cam.com/video/8XUNf6rNK3g/v-deo.html thanks for watching and the comment!
I can’t swim, can I still do it ?
Hello, I have been watching your videos for my upcoming trip to Maui. I had a question about scuba diving, I am not certified for diving, however I was wondering if they do a discovery dive in Molokni crater ? And do you recommend it? Do you guys feel it’s worth it ?
Are you still required to wear a mask. My wife and I are headed to Maui in September so I’m hoping that restriction is done. Other than that great video
Masks are no longer required outdoors per Hawaii rules. Some tour operators require them at parts of the journey.
what camera do you guys use for underwater?
Thanks for watching! We use a GoPro.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thank you!!
what company did yall book your tour with ?
PAcific whale foundation. And there are a lot of other great tour companies too.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you so much ! I was also wondering how easy is it to book an uber in Maui super early in the morning? Around maybe 5:30 am (to reach for a snorkelling trip) and around 7:30 am (to reach the airport).
these people are happy ..wonder if they are saved
amazing video !! very informative, also thru which snorkel company did you guys go ?
Thanks! The trip was through pac whale foundation.
Nice video! Did PWF identify the dolphins as bottlenose? Usually the dolphins you encounter in South Maui are spinners whose h one base is La Perouse Bay in Makena.
Yes, they identified them as bottlenose. They weren't the spinners usually seen further south.
Hello, could you tell me who you booked this through? thank you!
We went with the Pacific Whale Foundation through their website. They offer 10% off with an online booking. There are many other great tour operators also going to Molokini Crater.
What site is best to book tours in Maui?
thanks for watching! This is the site where we book all our tours: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-best-tours-and-activities/maui-tours-and-activities/
I went on this same boat and it was honestly pretty lame. Perhaps I’m used to a bit more adventurous dives. The student marine biologist told everyone to get away from the turtles. They stopped the boats when dolphins swam by due to it being unnatural behavior. They complained about plastic straws and sunscreen even though they boat loads of people out there everyday. They also tried to tell us a single type of fish is responsible for all the sand on the Maui beaches. I have grown up on the ocean and done tons of spear fishing. So my view might be a bit biased. I guess for families this crater is fine.
I can’t swim, can float a little. Can I do this snorkel trip?
People who can't swim do this snorkel trip. They provide lifejackets, boards to float on, and lifeguards in the water. Perhaps try this tour as there are 40 people in the water instead of over a hundred: ua-cam.com/video/8XUNf6rNK3g/v-deo.html
What editing software did you use ?
thanks for watching. I use iMovie still as it is easy but glitchy.
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Oh ok- I’ve watched a couple other you tubers with Go pro’s b/c that’s what I’ll be using and they use
1. Final cut (desktop)
2. Power Director app (mobile)
One caveat about Olowalu beach is beware of the black sand. Don’t get your car stuck in the sand.
My best Molokini experience was with Trilogy. 😀
Trilogy is great!
Be careful you get what your paying for. I took my kid to Maui and wanted to take him on a boat cruise like this to the crater for snorkeling. I googled it up and paid nearly $200. When I arrived they told me they don’t go to the crater in the afternoons. They took us somewhere off the coast on a small crowded boat. We saw a few fish and coral. They served us hot dogs for lunch. I took my kid to snorkel at Black Rock Beach and Napili Shore and we ended up seeing sea turtles for free
I've been watching your videos for 2 weeks. As a result, I'm going to Maui with my family in last week of April. 2021. I was dreaming with snorkeling.... Until, I clicked in the wrong video and saw sharks... Now I'm never going in the water 😣
Thanks for watching! Don't let the shark videos get to you! Have a great trip.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide are there sharks at the moon shaped area? My family is planning on going and I hate sharks 😬
Hey! Omg thanks for all the helpful information! Love your videos! What about your personal belongings? Where do you leave them while you are in the water? What kind of camera did you use to take the under water pictures?
everyone leaves their items on the boat tucked in seats and stuff. We use a GoPro.
Dang I just checked and their prices are 160 per adult not 100:(
Ouch, that’s an increase. Try Boss Frog or pride of Maui for a similar experience
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thank you!
I love the beaches, I love the water, the snorkeling, the eating, but what happened to the horses? My boyfriend and I are avid equestrians so my question is: where is the best stable where you can rent a good, well fed horse, and just take off on your own with your partner? In Jamaica, we had the worst experience, being tethered together on unkempt, dirty, malnourished horses. I thought my boyfriend and the guide were going to come to blows. What a horrible experience we had.
Maui and the Island of Hawai'i have lots of options for horseback riding. Call them to see if you can ride at your leisure. I usually see them in lines on a ride but not tethered.
if i was there i would bring my dive gear and catch some tako and choke fishes
My wife and I weren't so lucky - We went in October 2018 and all we saw were those black fish - Nothing else -
that's a bummer, try again or experiment with a trip to Lana'i for snorkeling.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide My CEO owns that island, so I will steer clear of it.😅
Unpopular opinion. I don't think it's worth it. Was there in October 2018 and have been going to Maui since I was a kid (I'm 33 now). The boat trip was fun and the crater was really cool, but the snorkeling was mediocre in my opinion. I have had much better snorkeling at a bunch of different beaches than I did on the Molokini tour. Also it's very very "touristy" if that's a word haha though that's probably pretty obvious.
Could have just been my experience, but my wife and I won't be doing it again. Thanks for the videos though, you guys are great.
Thanks for sharing! We like the early morning tour which gets there first. But I get you!
Is there still a 14 day quarantine for out of state visitors to Maui?
Yes, the 14-day quarantine is still in effect. Inter-island travel is also restricted. Oct 1st is officially the end of the 14-day quarantine but everyone thinks it will be extended.
have you ever seen a big shark
afraid not, never during snorkeling for me but others have at beaches around Hawaii.
It's not worth it when it's raining.
not worth it
It's so sad to see all these snorkeling videos and the coral is just gray, gray ,and more gray, just dead, bleached coral.
Thanks! What a fun day!
Thanks John!
What camera are you using underwater?
thanks for asking, I have my camera equipment listed in the description. For my underwater camera I use the GoPro HERO 8 amzn.to/3wJFuYK
What camera do you use to film in the ocean?
I see the answer below. Thank you!! Can't wait for our trip to Hawaii. Watching all your videos to be prepared!