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Molokini Snorkel & Dive Adventures Voted the most popular and fun boat trip by both locals and visitors you don't want to miss it! You're guaranteed to see marine life and have a blast on this adventure. These cruises are perfect for just about anyone, no matter what your age, swimming experience, or physical condition. Morning trips usually depart around 6:30am or 7:00am, last about five hours, and offer breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks with most including two snorkel spots. Some boats offer optional scuba or SNUBA (scuba without tanks), hot BBQ lunch, ocean trampolines, slides, fresh water showers, snorkel instruction, boogie boards, wetsuits, and more. The AM trip costs more than the afternoon trip, but it also offers more. However, if waking up at 6am for a snorkel cruise is too early, you should try the 1:00pm trip. The afternoon trip usually goes to Molokini or Coral Gardens and offers most of the same perks as the morning trip, and lasts about 3 1 /2 hours. Either way, we definitely recommend this trip! (See our favorite boats on the right of this page). Whale, Dolphin & Turtle Watching Adventures Exploring Maui's diverse and amazing sea life is one of the most popular and exciting things to do on Maui. And the best way to get out on the water and see it all is with an ocean adventure cruise. Our priceless and protected eco-reserves are abundant with huge schools of spinner dolphins, green sea turtles, whales, and hundreds of the most exotic tropical fish in the world over 20% of which can only be found in Hawaii! Humpback whales migrate to the Hawaiian Islands each year after a 3,000 mile journey from Alaska. Those lucky enough to be visiting Maui during the primary whale watching season from December through April are in for an amazing treat don't miss out on these guided cruises. If you're not here during whale season don't fret, there are plenty of dolphins, turtles and tropical fish in the waters around Maui year-round. Although there are several types of dolphins, the spinner dolphins are most common and known for the spectacular shows they put on. Their name comes from their habit of leaping into the air and spinning several times on their tails before splashing back into the water. Dolphin tours by boat are the best way to see the spinners in action! The waters surrounding Maui and Lanai, are also a haven for green sea turtles, often seen swimming lazily near the shore. Turtle tours will take you to places like "Turtle Town" or one of the many turtle cleaning stations along the south and west shores of Maui and Lanai's 7-mile barrier coral reef. These stations are often found near coral heads abundant two number Aqua Adventure Snorkeling & Snuba Excursions 573-2104 Blue Water Rafting Snorkeling & Xian Private Charters 769-6811 Captain Woody's Custom Cruiser Private Charter 667-2290 Friendly Charters Snorkel & Snuba 244-1979 Malolo Snorkeling Adventures 442-3266 Maui Adventure Cruises Rafting Snorkel Adventures 661-5550 Quicksilver Charters 661-3265 Awesome Adventures to Molokini (Please dial 808 before each #) (continued on page 26) three number TOP 10 Things to do on Maui 22 ACTIVITIES Maui Island Guide & Driving Magazine • MauiDrivingMagazine.com