One of the most unique places you can snorkel on Maui is actually off Maui, on Lana’i! Just 8.8 miles across the channel is the Pineapple Isle – Maui’s closest neighbor island. Now home to two opulent resorts with their own golf courses, Lana’i used to be agricultural land for the world’s largest pineapple plantation. Long before that, it was one of the banishment sites for Maui’s lawbreakers. (The other island used for that purpose was Kaho’olawe.) Today, the Quicksilver catamaran’s Lanai snorkeling tour gives you the chance to visit this incredible place.
The nearshore waters of this island are home to sheer cliffs, craggy rocks, and coral reefs full of colorful marine life. A large pod of spinner dolphins lives offshore and spends a considerable amount of time in the channel. It is very common for our guests to witness these incredible marine mammals diving, leaping, and swimming powerfully alongside the boat! Because the island is not as developed as Maui, Oahu, or Kauai, and the human population is small, the corals and other reef life have more space and time to thrive. You will love exploring the snorkel sites here. Whether you get the chance to see the wide-ranging coral reef of Manele Bay, or the unique reef life surrounding Shark Fin Rock, this Lanai snorkeling tour will leave you with lasting marine life memories.
You’ll board Quicksilver at the world-renowned Lahaina Harbor in the morning, when the seas and breeze are usually calm. While sitting on either of our two decks in comfort on the west shore of Maui, if you squint and look across the Maui Nui Basin, you can almost see Manele Bay on the south shore of Lanai. Shark Fin Rock, on the other hand, is not at all visible until your double-decked vessel rounds the west coast of the island, and brings you past even more amazing landforms. Some, like Sweetheart Rock, come to us steeped in Hawaiian legend. Quicksilver’s engaging captain and crew – always full of aloha – will bring these ancient tales to life as they narrate your time at sea.
This family-friendly Lanai snorkeling tour is sure to satisfy everyone, from first-timers to those more experienced with the thrilling sport. All snorkel gear, flotation devices, and snorkel instruction is included on Quicksilver. You can rent wetsuits and underwater cameras! There is also an exciting water slide, a freshwater shower to rinse off the salt, and even a glass-bottom viewing area so you can see underwater while staying dry!
You’ll enjoy a filling breakfast spread, you have a choice of a tasty Roast Beef, Ham or Chicken Croissant Deli Sandich. If you have a dietary restriction (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) this must be noted and specific dietary restricted lunch requested at time of booking. Feel free to enjoy adult beverages once your water time is through; the crew is watching out for you both in and out of the ocean, and one thing’s for sure: alcohol and snorkeling don’t mix safely. And in case you’re wondering, two on-board restrooms are available for your convenience.
We’d be delighted to host you and your family on the Quicksilver, and guide your exploration of Lanai’s remote underwater world. Are you ready for this epic Lanai snorkeling tour? Awesome! Let’s go!
(*All Snorkel Spots Are Determined Daily Weather Permitting. Please Understand and Respect Captain’s Decision on Snorkel Locations – In Your Best Interest.)
Menu
Assorted Vegetable which may include broccoli, celery, tomatoes, cauliflower with ranch dressing.
Your choice of either a Roast Beef, Ham or Chicken croissant deli sandwich which may include Roast Beef, Ham or Chicken.
Quinoa Salad (vegetarian option).
Coleslaw.
Assorted Chips.
Large delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Drinks
Juices – Passion, Orange, Guava Juice, pineapple, orange, cranberry and lemonade.
Soft Drinks – Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale.
Hilo Brewery beer – Humpback Lager, Red Ale & Tsunami IPA.
Alcoholic Beverages – We carry rum, light rum, vodka, tequila and whiskey. The tropical favorite Mai Tai our #1 request. Rum and coke, screwdrivers, and special requests also available.
Hot Coffee/Tea
Water
2nd Deck Jump Platform!
One of Quicksilver’s coolest features is its 2nd Deck “Jump For Joy” platform. You can jump right off the side of the boat! This option is perfect for guests who are not interested/ done with snorkeling and want to add a little excitement to their trip – take the plunge into big BLUE! Quicksilver is the only snorkel charter that goes to Lana’i that has a coast guard safety certified jump platform. There are easy access stairs right behind the boat to get back aboard after your leap! Epic for all ages!
Water slide!
Need a quick way into the water? Do your kids need extra entertainment on the Lanai snorkeling tour? Look no further than the Quicksilver’s water slide. It is located on the back of the boat, next to our easy staircase into and out of the water. You and your kids can go around and around, down the slide and up the stairs, repeat to infinity and beyond!
Flotation Devices!
If you are not a strong swimmer, or you simply appreciate floating around, we provide several different kinds of flotation devices. Choose from life vests, float belts, boogie boards, and foam noodles – all of which are included on your tour. Wetsuits are great flotation devices too, and they’ll keep you warm! They are available to rent for an additional fee.
Comfortable Seating!
Cushion bottom or bucket type seating, most with some variation of a back rest, highlight the Quicksilver’s comforts. Having something to lean back against and a soft cushion to sit on makes for a comfortable and relaxing day. Most seats on Quicksilver have both.
48 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY
Any reservations cancelled inside of 48 hours from the scheduled tour departure are non-refundable. You agree to this policy by creating a reservation.