Pride of Maui

Tourist Attractions in Wailuku, HI
Tourist Attractions in Wailuku, HI Pride of Maui provides spectacular West Maui & Molokini snorkeling tours from Maalaea Harbor on the island of Maui. Our morning tours include Molokini Crater and Makena Turtle Town, while our afternoon tours visit Turtle Town and West Maui reefs near Olowalu, not far from Lahaina. On each of our snorkel tours, we provide opportunities to swim with turtles, and use snorkeling gear, so you can stay underwater longer to have a more personal experience with the marine life, including Hawaiian green sea turtles. For the Molokini tour, SNUBA is also available.

During winter, we offer Maui Whale Watching tours to see the North Pacific humpback that appears in Hawaii's coastal waters from December through March. We limit our capacity to 60% of what we're approved for with the US Coast Guard for your comfort and a better experience.
Areas Served
  • Molokini, Turtle Town, Olowalu Reef, Coral Gardens
Business Details
  • Serving residential and commercial clients
  • Licensed and insured
  • Year established: 1993
  • Number of employees: 50
Highlights & Specialties
  • Limited Capacity, World-Class Snorkeling, Snorkel Gear, Expert Crew, SNUBA, Open Bar, Slide, Luau, Panoramic Views, Hot Shower, Clean Bathrooms
Professional Associations & Certifications
  • Captain License, Coast Guard Certified, Lifeguard Certified, Divemasters with PAD, SNUBA
Social Profiles

Contact Details

Address
101 Maalaea Rd
Wailuku, HI
96793
Phone
Driving Directions

Products & Services

Tours
read moreMolokini Snorkel Tour & Turtle Town Snorkel Tour
Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise & Luau
Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour
Maui Private Charters
Wedding Cruise
read moreThe beauty of Maui creates a stunning back drop for this very special day. Make your Maui wedding an unforgettable experience, aboard our spacious and stable catamaran, the Pride of Maui. Relax on the sprawling observation deck, with unobstructed panoramic views of the majestic mountains and magnificent coast. During whale season, sightings of the Humpback whales are common. Experience tranquility, as only a Maui wedding on the ocean can provide.

Testimonials

Ellie G.
Madison, WI
read moreDoesnt get much better. Ahhh ❤️❤️ I cant say enough amazing things about this excursion my family and I went on today! Clean boat, not overcrowded, friendly crew and once in a lifetime experience! Went during whale season and saw so many sightings. Snorkeling was super fun, the crew was all ready to help and were patient with every single person. SNUBA with MaddieOMG must must must do. Breathtaking. My 8 and 10 year old were nervous to go but did aaamazing with Maddies help! So grateful for her and her knowledge. She found us some fun things to see under the water! Food, drinks, hours on a boat in Hawaii, wildlife sightings. Doesnt get much better. Thank you Pride of Maui for an experience my family will never forget.
Kathy Hatten
Folsom, CA
read moreIf youre looking for a nice snorkel experience then I recommend The Pride of Maui. They have a super fun and friendly staff. So accommodating. The food was good, and snorkeling around Molokini was great. We even saw a whale. That was unusual for this time of year. Thanks again to the whole crew for a memorable experience.
Parkin T
Long Beach, California
read moreA day in paradise on the Pride of Maui. What an amazing day my husband and I had. The people, the boat and equipment and experienceall were top-notch. The service from all the crew was awesome. Maddy, who led me through the SNUBA experience was thorough in her explanation and made it doable and fun.
I highly recommend pride of Maui and special shout out to Maddy.
Yazmina Vialpando
Apr 05, 2023
This was such a great experience. The breakfast was some tummy muffins, croissants, fresh fruit, coffee, and water. We stopped at Turtle Town but didn't see any turtles. Molokini Crater was great. We saw several whales which made this excursion simply amazing. Lunch was yummy. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, and sodas. Alcohol was available after you were finished with snorkeling.

Wet suits(just the tops) were available to rent($10 each). I think they had sizes xxs-xxxl, but may have had bigger sizes. They had nausea bracelets available to use free of charge. The captain and his ladies were amazing, welcoming, and accommodating. We would definitely use them again.
Brittany M.
Apr 04, 2023
This was absolutely worth every penny spent! We had a blast snorkeling. The crew was very courteous and made sure our kids were set and comfortable with the snorkeling situation. There are people that sit out on surf boards to monitor and make sure everyone stays safe and good. Equipment is newer and kept clean. You can rent dive suits, use noodles, swim belts, and snuba. If there's one thing you do in Maui - do this tour!
Emily Fidler
Mar 19, 2023
Great ride and snorkel! Wonderful staff, good open bar and food. We couldn't do the turtle cove due to merky waters but they made up for it with a whale watch.
Paula Krieger
Mar 18, 2023
We have gone on 4 trips with Pride of Maui. We absolutely love them! Sunset cruise or snorkel trips or snuba, you are guaranteed a fantastic time. Staff, boat, food drinks are wonderful. Whale season is always a plus! One year instead of having a traditional after wedding reception, we booked this with all our guests. Everyone kept saying what a fantastic idea! It was enjoyed by all. We are are reoccurring customers for life and highly recommend. Thank you Pride of Maui for being awesome
T. S.
Mar 09, 2023
We had a fantastic dinner cruise with this crew! They were extremely hard working and so accommodating! The food was very tasty and there was plenty of it, as well as beverages. The atmosphere was friendly and the entertainment was great fun! We would highly recommend this dinner tour to all ages!
Brothers C.
Mar 04, 2023
The best scuba experience ever. The staff was amazing and took care of us very professionally. 100% use this business you will not be let down. Worth the cost
Anna B.
Mar 03, 2023
(Late review from September - October 2022) The first time I snorkeled in deeper ocean (the very first time was way way back when I was much younger and it was at a beach on the island of Oahu). It was very fun and time went by so fast in the water, but exhausting after a while. I loved that they made sure everyone had a floaty or life vest and also provided rental wetsuit tops.
Sergio Toledo
Feb 18, 2023
Had a fun experience on our last day in Maui! I'm not the best swimmer so going on this adventure was definitely making me nervous. The instructors and tour guides were really great in explaining and demonstrating how to have a safe and fun time when snorkeling for both experienced and first timers. Had lunch half way through and drinks to go with it!

Definitely bringing the kids in the future to experience the fun I had here! Appreciate all the staff for being friendly and caring and making the end of my first Maui visit memorable.
Reena Marie Ygot
Feb 03, 2023
The sunset luau dinner cruise was easily the best part of our week-long vacation. FANTASTIC customer service. The most authentic people around! We are so happy and pleased with our experience with Pride of Maui. Absolutely worth it. If we are ever back, we would book again in a heartbeat!
Jacob A.
Jan 17, 2023
Great staff! My family and I also signed up to participate in the Snuba activity that was led by a private contractor, really cool guy!
Tony G.
Jan 06, 2023
We went out for a morning snorkel trip and some whale watching. The boat was nice and spotless which is unusual for this type of vessel. The crew on this boat was the absolute best! They were so attentive to everyone on board and anticipated what you needed before you even knew. I can't recommend them any higher. Aloha
Julie N.
Dec 26, 2022
This activity was a family favorite for this trip! The crew were amazing - helpful and gracious to all needs. The food was delicious, good luck having an empty cup, and of course the snorkeling was picture perfect! Definitely worth the money!
Lisa O.
Dec 25, 2022
Fantastic trip! First time snorkeling at Molokini and Pride of Maui made it unforgettable. The crew was amazing with top notch hospitality. Boat ride was smooth and equipment fit our needs. Molokini is so beautiful! Food is great, too. Absolutely recommend! Bonus: We saw humpback whales breaching! The skipper said it's early in the season, so it was a treat to see them.
Kathy Maish
Dec 23, 2022
My group did the dinner cruise last night and the snorkeling cruise this morning. Both cruises were phenomenal. The food was cooked to perfection. The staff were absolutely amazing. The husband and wife team are so talented. We didn't see any turtles but loved all the fish and whales we saw.
Abhishek Sohane
Dec 12, 2022
We recently booked our snorkeling tour with this company. Overall really great experience. We did the Molokini crater and turtle town snorkeling tour. Me and my wife both don't know swimming, but the guides made sure we enjoyed the experience without any worries. They give you enough time in water to explore. With the tour they provide breakfast, lunch and drinks. Definitely will recommend this company for your snorkeling adventure.
Janelle M.
Nov 29, 2022
We had such a great time snorkeling with this company today! The crew went above and beyond to make sure that we were enjoying ourselves. They were all so friendly and informative! We even saw a few whales. The food was delicious and the drinks were great! My hubby and son did the SNUBA and it far exceeded their expectations. I'd highly recommend this company! You won't be disappointed!
Michael M.
Nov 10, 2022
Great captain and crew! Really wanted to snorkel Molokini but it was a bit rough! Don't think I would of went if I'd known we weren't going to Molokini. Definitely someone to ask at the dock upon check-in!
Nichole Gress
Nov 08, 2022
One of the best things we did on our week long trip in Maui! The food was great! Entertainment was awesome! Open bar was awesome! The husband and wife duo are not only great entertainers but they are very personable which made the ride even more fun!
Dana L.
Nov 04, 2022
A thousand times BOOK IT! Came across snuba from a friend who had done it a few years ago. This tour was hands down the best part of the trip. The snuba is the way to go. We boated out to Molikini Crater which was about a 30 min sail. Enough time to get some quick training of using the snuba gear and listen in on the instructor, Julie who has been doing this around the world and calling Maui home for the past 14 years. So, totally worth it.

I didn't make it down very deep due to some anxiety but still enjoyed seeing all of the under water beauty. There were sooo many fish. The coral is stunning. You can snuba and snorkel on this tour so you still get a good amount of "play time." The island is magical. You will feel all of what I'm describing when you take this tour. The staff showed so much Aloha. Takako and Zack were awesome.

The Captain was also awesome. Even served some drinks when it was busy and the boat was anchored. The food was really solid too. Breakfast had some croissants, muffins, fruits and some guava juice. The lunch was burgers, chicken, hot dogs with some chips. Also very good. Seriously ono! I hope you experience this. You'll thank me later. Aloha!

A few tips: Bring a rash guard or wet suit top. They rent them for $10 but you'll like having your own. Bring cash. Ps don't forget to tip your crew and instructor.
Sonya Byers
Sep 03, 2022
2nd time visiting Pride of Maui. 1st was for whale watching/snorkeling and this was snorkeling. Loved it! The staff is what makes it. They're all so nice and make sure you're taken care of. My son is so afraid of water and with their help and a little education he got in the water to snorkel for both stops! Wonderful boat! Great food and some of the best Mai Tai's on the island!
Nargis Mesyagutova
Aug 19, 2022
The staff was incredibly accommodating! Great snorkeling in both spots, especially the eels : The reef friendly $5 sunscreen was trash, so bring your own. Highly recommend renting $10 wet suit tops to maximize your time in the cold water. Free beer and Mai Tais was a good bonus! Mahalo!
Aaron Stout
Jul 12, 2022
From the captain of the vessel to the wonder hostess, everything was perfect. The food was on time and delicious. The drinks were plentiful and the live entertainment was something I'll carry with me the rest of my life. Kimo and his wife are two beautiful souls that truly touched me. Pride of maui gets 5 stars from me. The crew of pride of maui also gets 5 stars from me.

My whole experience was that of 5 stars. And for the price, the amount of hospitality you get the information you receive the memories you get to make. This was honestly my first time in maui and they gave me life long memory on the first night in the best way.
Liv M.
Jul 08, 2022
Our family of 4 went on a snorkeling tour to Molokini and Coral Gardens. The crew took great care to ensure my young, landlocked desert dwelling daughters were comfortable in the water. We had such an amazing time! Takako was extra accommodating to us and so kind and patient!
Terry R.
Jun 04, 2022
We had a fantastic time. We did the luau and sunset dinner it was amazing. The captain really knew the area and islands he shared a lot of information. The overall experience was awesome. The staff was attentive and extremely friendly. I loved the history that was shared as well.
Alyssa Neal
May 31, 2022
We had such a great time on the Pride of Maui. We loved our Captain Jason and all of the assistants on the boat. The snorkeling was great at Molokini and over by Lahaina. The breakfast and the cheeseburgers were excellent. We would definitely do this again.
Emina Ibrahimovic
May 11, 2022
Incredible experience! Went on the sunset dinner cruise and it was the highlight of our entire trip. The crew was incredible. Cannot believe the 4 of them could pull all that off so smoothly! Cant wait to do it again.
Jessica P.
Apr 04, 2022
My husband, my 2 year old son and another couple went on the morning snorkel cruise. Everything about the trip was absolutely amazing! I have nothing negative to report! From the moment we boarded the staff were very helpful, knowledgeable and really friendly. They have a great crew :) The snorkeling was also a lot of fun! What a beautiful place! They even provided our son with a boogy board with a see through window so he could enjoy the water and check out the fish as well.

The provide snorkels, floats and fins. The slide was slide also a blast :) The food was delicious. I had the cheeseburger. They also offer seconds after everyone has gotten a plate if you happen to be extra hungry! After the last snorkel spot and you are back on the boat for good, you are offered cocktails/beers. All included and great selection. Definitively going back on our next trip. Definitely recommend.
Michelle Wells
Jan 21, 2022
We ended up going out two days in a row with the Pride of Maui - one morning for the snorkeling trip and the next afternoon for the whale watching. There was some overlap, but who doesn't enjoy going back for another snorkel looking for turtles? And we saw some whales the first day, but spending a couple of hours searching for them the second day was a blast!

Even caught a pic of a breaching whale about 100 yards of the boat. This crew is the best. So warm, welcoming and helpful. I will definitely use them again when I come back out to Maui.
Kathy T.
Dec 30, 2021
We're sad that although we booked the Molokini Snorkel tour, the wind was too strong so we couldn't go to Molokini! Instead we snorkeled for 2 hours nearer shore, then went out whale watching and saw a huge number of whales. The whole experience was excellent even if we didn't get to Molokini. The crew were so friendly, the captain had a great presence--was a great tour guide.

We paid the $10/person for a wetsuit shirt because they warned we'd be cold after 2 hours in the water. I think that was the right decision for December. The food was surprisingly good, with some fruit, a blueberry muffin and some bread. Hamburgers/hot dogs/chicken breast fresh grilled for lunch, macadamia nut cookies for dessert and an open bar with maitais, and rum and cokes open after the snorkeling part of the trip.

We brought with us some of those waterproof pouches for cell phones on a lanyard (had bought them for a cruise) and it turns out they worked great for underwater photography (son pointed out all my photos were blurry, but I gave my phone to him and he took great photos after that), so highly recommend bringing some sort of underwater photography implements. The kids and I were just about the last ones out of the water. Next time we'd book again and hope for Molokini!
Katherine Garcia
Dec 30, 2021
We did the pride of Maui snorkel and whale watching tour. The service was incredible. My daughter had a panic attack in the water and one of the staff members (didn't get her name) was so sweet and calmed her down. The food was delicious. They made sure everyone was well fed. The drinks were delicious, definitely doing that again. We had already done a sunset dinner cruise which was also incredible. PRIDE OF MAUI is where its at.

I've been on other dinner cruises woth other companies and the staff was dry. Highly recommend 100000% they make you feel like family. They made a pink drink with mailbu rum, tastes just like a gummy bear!
Charles Deschenes
Dec 19, 2021
Absolutely unforgettable experience. I am so glad we were able to get this booked on our vacation. Kinu and his wife were excellent performers and servers. Matt was a great skipper and pointed out at least 20 whales to the passengers. Food was amazing. Service was great. Views were unreal. I was sad to get off and leave the crew. Definitely will be something that we do again when we are back. The performances and souvenirs were awesome as well. Again, unforgettable experience!
Harsha Sanjeeva
Aug 21, 2021
They offered a very good service, people onboard were helpful to provide basic lessons/ instructions to my friend who didn't know swimming. But the corals in Molekini didn't meet the expectation (Much better corals found in Napili/kalalua beach) and then they skipped the 2nd place for snorkeling (Most of the people already expect this of canceling) The food onboard was really good and helmsman was very patient during whale passing by and often tried to go near it, other boats weren't patient as this one though. Overall a very good experience with Pride of Maui.
Sam Tan
Aug 13, 2021
This boat tour was awesome! The captain was very informative and friendly. Boat is probably the cleanest boat I've been on. The bathrooms were cleaned once an hour so were really clean. Enjoyed the help from the women helping out. Overall, great experience. We got out to molokini but the waves were too rough. Did not get to see much but the captain did a great job lowering our expectations the whole way LOL so we really enjoyed it anyway. Cheeseburgers were well cooked, on a really yummy bun. I'd do this again!

Key People

Scott Turner
PresidentWailuku, HI
read morePride of Maui President and CEO.

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Monday07:00 AM÷03:00 PM
Tuesday07:00 AM÷03:00 PM
Wednesday07:00 AM÷03:00 PM
Thursday07:00 AM÷03:00 PM
Friday07:00 AM÷03:00 PM
Saturday07:00 AM÷03:00 PM
Sunday07:00 AM÷03:00 PM
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