A snorkeling trip in Maui is a must do! However if you have young children in tow you just don’t want to book any tour company and off you go on a boat to snorkel. You want to make sure the boat can accommodate young children, crew is all about safety first, has safety equipment for young children, other activities for the youngsters that are not ready for snorkeling and has food to feed the hungry tummies! Here are Best Maui Snorkeling Trips for Kids that excel in all the points above!
Four Winds II
Four Winds II offers a morning snorkel tour to Molokini and an afternoon tour to Coral Gardens. Both destinations can only be accessed by boats. They dock off at Ma‘alaea Harbor. They are known as the “Family Fun Boat”! Four Winds II is the only boat on Maui to have a glass bottom where you can actually sit with 180 degree viewing angle! This is great for the little ones who aren’t quite ready to meet Nemo in person. Other highlights are:
- Staff are Red Cross certified and excellent swimmers
- A water slide that shoots you into the clear blue ocean
- BBQ Lunch
- Snuba (additional fee)
- Four Winds II’s hypoallergenic Fish tattoo
- Kid size snorkel, masks, and life vests
- Snorkeling gear is also provided for adults
- Boogie Board with viewing port
- Infants are also welcomed!
- An awesome staff that will ensure you and your family is safe and having a great time!
Pride of Maui
Pride of Maui offers snorkel tours to Molokini, Coral Garden, Turtle Town, and Olowalu Reef (aka Turtle Reef). They also dock off of Ma‘alaea Harbor. Pride of Maui is the most stable and spacious vessel Maui has to offer to maximize your comfort. The boat can hold up to 149 passengers but they never fill to capacity to ensure you and your family receive excellent service. Other highlights are:
- Safety rails throughout the vessel
- A water slide that shoots you into the clear blue ocean
- Glass bottom
- 3 submerged stairways for easy access getting in and out
- Breakfast and BBQ lunch with adult averages
- 2 bathroom with hot shower
- Kid size snorkel, masks, and other floatation devices
- Snorkeling gear is also provided for adults
- Infants are also welcomed!
- An awesome staff that will ensure you and your family is safe and having a great time!