KIHEI SNORKEL FIELD GUIDE
Below the Rim: Two-Tank Diving and Snorkeling at Molokini’s Crystal Clear Walls
A 3–4 hour, two-location boat trip from South Maui that pairs a Molokini Crater back‑wall dive (100+ foot visibility) with a second nearshore dive — ideal for mixed groups of divers and snorkelers.
Below the Rim: Two-Tank Diving and Snorkeling at Molokini’s Crystal Clear Walls.
Molokini Crater sits like a coral crescent off South Maui, and this signature Pro Diver II outing turns that rim into a playground: a two‑tank, two‑location trip that regularly offers better than 100‑foot visibility. The operator runs mixed boats for divers and snorkelers, provides complimentary gear and refreshments, and schedules a surface interval between dives for safety on a 3–4 hour cruise offered daily.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Exceptional Visibility and Marine Life
Molokini is famed for 100‑foot plus visibility, giving clear views of reef formations and the region’s marine life — snorkelers and divers alike commonly encounter turtles and abundant reef species.
A Two‑Tank, Two‑Location Rhythm
The trip pairs a Molokini Crater back‑wall swim (weather permitting) with a second shore‑ward dive at a different site; the two dives are separated by a surface interval to meet safety needs.
Mixed Boats — Divers and Snorkelers Welcome
Pro‑Diver runs mixed boats that accommodate divers and snorkelers together; passengers are encouraged to join, and the operator supplies complimentary gear and refreshments for the outing.
What the day feels like
What the Trip Feels Like
You board a South Maui boat for a roughly 20‑minute transit to Molokini Crater, drop into crystalline water for the first dive along the crater wall, come up for a safety surface interval, then head back toward the shoreline for a second dive — often in turtle‑populated reef — before returning to port on a 3–4 hour cruise. The operation is set up to host both divers and snorkelers on the same trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is a daily operation and runs about 3–4 hours; duration is commonly listed as a 4‑hour trip.
The operator provides complimentary gear and refreshments; participants should plan for sun protection and any personal items they require.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Pro Diver II Molokini trip?
The cruise runs about 3–4 hours and is commonly listed as a 4‑hour daily trip.
How many dives are included?
This is a two‑tank, two‑location outing: a dive at Molokini Crater followed by a second dive closer to shore, separated by a surface interval.
Can snorkelers join the trip?
Yes — the operator runs mixed boats and welcomes both snorkelers and divers, and passengers are encouraged to join.
Is gear provided?
Complimentary gear and refreshments are provided by the operator.
What is the visibility like at Molokini?
Molokini is noted for visibility in excess of 100 feet.
Is the Molokini back‑wall dive always available?
The Molokini back‑wall swim is offered when conditions allow; the plan for that dive is weather permitting.