Your Maui Snorkeling Questions, Answered

The advertised shared snorkeling rate is $110 per person. Call (808) 879-2201 for the current price, availability, group discounts and payment instructions.

The three-hour excursion departs Kihei Boat Ramp at 7:30 AM. Guest check-in is at 7:00 AM. Plan to arrive early enough to find parking and meet the crew.

The normal shared-tour plan includes Molokini snorkeling and a stop to look for sea turtles along the South Maui coast. The captain determines safe locations and timing on the day, so specific stops and turtle sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. Seafire provides snorkel equipment, basic instruction and flotation equipment. Wetsuit tops and sunblock shirts are provided at no charge; sunblock shirts help reduce sunscreen use. The crew will explain the equipment and swimming expectations before guests enter the water.

The shared snorkeling trip includes muffins, snacks, and cold beverages. Guests may bring their own beverages, including alcohol, but glass containers are not permitted. Confirm other food needs by calling ahead.

Guests must be able to swim and be comfortable with open-ocean conditions. Learn-to-snorkel instruction is provided, but the activity is not suitable for non-swimmers. Call Seafire with questions about your group’s experience level.

The stated minimum participation age is five. A parent or guardian should call before traveling with young children to discuss swimming ability and the conditions involved.

Snorkeling and boarding a boat can require balance, mobility, stamina and swimming ability. Contact Seafire in advance to explain your needs and ask about safe participation and available accommodations. Individual questions should be evaluated based on the activity, rather than an assumption about a disability.

Seafire uses a 40-foot S.A.F.E. (Secure Around Flotation Equipped) jet boat with a current U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection. The vessel accommodates up to 22 paying passengers, in addition to crew.

If Seafire cancels a scheduled departure because the trip cannot operate, guests are offered rescheduling or a refund. Call the booking number for current cancellation guidance, customer-initiated cancellation rules and payment terms.

Yes. Seafire offers private Maui boat charters for groups of up to 22 paying passengers. Call for custom pricing, itinerary possibilities, departure times and availability.

Options may include snorkeling, scenic South Maui cruising, scenic coastal cruising, family celebrations, open-water swims, memorial ash scattering and seasonal whale watching. Available activities depend on weather, permissions and the specific charter arrangement.

Seafire schedules seasonal whale watching from December through April. The advertised departure is 11 AM, seven days per week during the season, subject to availability and conditions.

The dedicated whale-watch outing is two hours. The advertised price is $60 per guest; call for current pricing, available dates and payment instructions.

Ask Seafire about available combination deals or private charter arrangements. The shared snorkeling and whale-watching trips should be treated as separate experiences unless the team confirms otherwise.

Seafire departures leave from Kihei Boat Ramp in South Kihei, Maui. The boat ramp has vehicle parking and public facilities. See our directions page and follow instructions given by Seafire when you call.

Yes. Kihei Boat Ramp is in South Maui, convenient for many guests staying in Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Drive time depends on your hotel and traffic. Plan extra time for parking.

No. Seafire handles booking and availability directly by telephone. Call (808) 879-2201 daily from 8 AM to 9 PM Hawaii time.

The booking phone is answered daily from 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time. You can also send an inquiry to Seafire’s contact form.

Seafire invites groups to call for current group discounts, availability and private charter alternatives. Pricing depends on the date and requested experience.