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Blue Water Rafting
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Explore the sea caves
and lava arches of
Maui's remote and rugged
Kanaio Coast on the most
challenging and
invigorating snorkeling
adventure that Maui has
to offer.
Discover secret coves
abundant with coral,
colorful tropical fish
and exotic marine life.
Visit Molokini "off
peak" and uncrowded.
Whale watching ,
snorkeling with turtles,
manta rays, dolphins,
monk seals, and whale
sharks are all
possibilities on this
incredible Maui
adventure.
Your journey begins
within the safe confines
of the Kihei Maui Boat
Ramp which enjoys the
protection of the 10,000
foot volcano, Mt.
Haleakala.
Early morning departures
are for the Kanaio
Coast, where side vents
erupted from the volcano
as recently as 1790.
Late morning departures
are for Molokini, a
crescent shaped volcanic
tuff cone about 5 miles
away from Maui, rated as
one one the top ten dive
and snorkel locations in
the world located here
in the Hawaiian islands.
Maui has some of the
most beautiful coastal
scenery on earth. On a
clear day, as many as 6
different Hawaiian
islands can be seen at
one time if you include
Molokini (technically
 an
islet).
This view of the island
of Lanai, as we exit the
Maui Kihei Boat Ramp,
shows clouds stacking
above the former
pineapple plantation.
Blue Water Rafting has
been offering a variety
of high adventure
snorkeling and
sightseeing tours since
early 1985. Due to the
range of sea conditions
encountered and the
lively nature of the
ride, these tours are
not recommended for
people with limiting
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Kanaio Coast / Molokini Tour |
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The Kanaio/ Molokini tour is one
of our most popular adventures
because it combines the
opportunity to explore a rarely
seen and uninhabited part of
Maui, The Volcanic Kanaio Coast.
Offering a variety of remote
exotic snorkeling sites
including both spinner dolphin
and green sea turtle habitats
and the famous Molokini Marine
Preserve.
The Kanaio Sea Caves...
Passengers can expect a rare
treat as they tour along Maui's
Gold Coast past Wailea and
Makena to a remote and
inaccessible coastline with
spectacular views of the slopes
of Mt. Haleakala. About 200
years ago at Kanaio, molten lava
exploded from a side vent and
poured into the ocean forming
incredible lava arches, grottos
and sea caves. The experience of
entering a sea cave by raft or
passing through a massive lava
arch should not be missed!
(conditions permitting)
Photographers will delight with
the array of unique formations
that await at every turn.
Dolphins Dead Ahead!...
Following Kanaio, you will
cruise to the protected waters
of La Perouse Bay, frequently
encountering a pod of spinner
dolphins , including babies,
along the way or in the bay it's
self. Named for their
acrobatics, these playful
mammals will frolic in the wave
produced by our boat sometimes
only a few feet from the bow!
(photo)
On many occasions, our
snorkelers have been approached
by dolphins while in the water.
This experience has been
described as spiritual and is a
visual and auditory experience
that one never forgets.
A continental breakfast is
served around this time and a
remote snorkeling site may be
offered (time and conditions
permitting) such as the La
Perouse Pinnacle which is
teaming with fish.
Molokini Crater... After
departing La Perouse Bay, you'll
head for Molokini, a short 20
minute ride from the bay. There
we will generally offer up to
three unique sites including the
inside rim, the outer reef and
the back side of the crater. By
this time of the day conditions
at Molokini are generally calm
and most of the bigger boats
have departed or are departing
leaving plenty of room for
uncrowded snorkeling.
Drift snorkeling the outer
reef... is one of the many
highlights of this tour. Imagine
snorkeling one of the most
beautiful coral reefs in the
world drifting gently along with
the current as your boat follows
near by for your safety. Glide
past a variety of butterfly
fish, wrasses, black and pink
tailed durgeons, all posing
against a backdrop of beautiful
coral only 3 feet below ...
truly a photographers dream! For
an exciting panoramic view,
venture over to the edge to
witness an awesome 200 ft. drop.
It's like looking off the edge
of the world!
Back Side... Optional site...
Time and conditions permitting,
another drift snorkle may be
offered on the back side of
Molokini, a favored dive site
for advanced scuba divers. The
depth here is about 300ft. but
the lighting and the view of the
vertical wall of rock, coral and
fish is phenomenal. This site
may also be offered as an
alternative to the inside under
certain sea conditions.
Turtlely Cool! ... Departing
Molokini, we make one more stop
in Makena where we serve a
delicious buffet lunch and
snorkel with sea turtles and
spotted eagle rays near pristine
lava fingers. these turtles,
although endangered and
protected, are accustomed to
seeing snorklers and do not mind
being photographed as they
surface for air just a few feet
away.
The variety of scenery and
wildlife encountered both above
the surface and below truly make
this tour one of the most
comprehensive snorkeling
adventures available on Maui.
FOOD
Lunch is deli style consisting
turkey and roast beef, veggies &
dip, cheddar and swiss cheeses,
whole wheat buns, and condiments
with a delicious homemade style
chocolate chip cookie. Beverages
are Hawaiian fruit juices and
bottled water. Breakfast on the
Kanaio/ Molokini consists of
assorted fresh island fruit,
muffins, Hawaiian fruit juices,
and bottled water. Kanaio Coast
Tour has a fruit and beverage
break between sightseeing and
snorkeling. (No alcohol allowed
on board).
5.5 hour Tour
Departure Time: 7:00am (6:45
check in until 9/1) (6:30 check
in starting 9/1)
Includes lunch, beverage and
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$99.95
Retail: $119.00
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Child (Ages 4-12) |
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$95.00
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Children 3
& Under Not Permitted
To book activities inside 3 days in advance,
please
call Frank for availability
Toll Free: 888-232-5235
E-Mail Frank |
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Kanaio Coast Tour |
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The Kanaio Coast Tour offers an
opportunity to explore a rarely
seen part of Maui, The Volcanic
Kanaio Coast and a variety of
remote exotic snorkeling sites,
including both spinner dolphin
and green sea turtle habitats.
The Kanaio Sea Caves...
Passengers can expect a rare
treat as they tour along Maui's
Gold Coast past Wailea and
Makena to a remote and
inaccessible coastline with
spectacular views of the slopes
of Mt. Haleakala. About 200
years ago at Kanaio, molten lava
exploded from a side vent and
poured into the ocean forming
incredible lava arches, grottos
and sea caves. The experience of
entering a sea cave by raft or
passing through a massive lava
arch should not be missed!
(conditions permitting)
Photographers will delight with
the array of unique formations
that await at every turn.
Dolphins Dead Ahead!...
Following Kanaio, you will
cruise to the protected waters
of La Perouse Bay, frequently
encountering a school of spinner
dolphins , including babies,
along the way or in the bay it's
self. Named for their
acrobatics, these playful
mammals will frolic in the wave
produced by our boat sometimes
only a few feet from the bow!
On many occasions our snorkelers
have been approached by the
dolphins while in the water.
This experience has been
described as spiritual and is a
visual and auditory experience
that one never forgets.
One of several remote snorkeling
sites may be offered (time and
conditions permitting) such as
the La Perouse Pinnacle, which
is teaming with fish. Each site
has a unique underwater terrain
and a variety of marine life.
Turtally Cool! ... Departing La
Perouse Bay, we make one more
stop in Makena where we serve a
delicious buffet lunch and
snorkel with sea turtles and
spotted eagle rays near pristine
lava fingers. these turtles,
although endangered and
protected, are accustomed to
seeing snorkelers and do not
mind being photographed as they
surface for air just a few feet
away.
FOOD
Lunch is deli style consisting
turkey and roast beef, veggies &
dip, cheddar and swiss cheeses,
whole wheat buns, and condiments
with a delicious homemade style
chocolate chip cookie. Beverages
are Hawaiian fruit juices and
bottled water. Breakfast on the
Kanaio/ Molokini consists of
assorted fresh island fruit,
muffins, Hawaiian fruit juices,
and bottled water. Kanaio Coast
Tour has a fruit and beverage
break between sightseeing and
snorkeling. (No alcohol allowed
on board).
4.0 hour Tour
Departure Time: 7:00am (6:45
check in until 9/1) (6:30 check
in starting 9/1)
Includes lunch, beverage and
gear |
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Adult |
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$86.95
Retail: $95.00
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Child (Ages 4-12) |
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$75.00
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Select a Date |
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Children 3
& Under Not Permitted
To book activities inside 3 days in advance,
please
call Frank for availability
Toll Free: 888-232-5235
E-Mail Frank |
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Molokini Express Tour |
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The Molokini Express is ideal
for those who wish to enjoy the
crystal clear waters and
abundant marine life at Molokini
but prefer to limit their time
on the water to 2 hours.
Express transport to Molokini
via our high powered rafts will
take less than 15 minutes. Once
briefed, fitted with top quality
gear and in the water, over one
hour of snorkeling time is
available at prime locations
away from the crowds.
By arriving at the crater just
after most of the other boats
have just departed, we find the
area to almost empty allowing us
to drift snorkel large areas of
the rim if we choose to.
One of the most popular and
spectacular drifts is over the
outer reef formed by the rim of
the volcano which at points is
only two or three feet deep and
then drops off on the outside to
200feet. Gliding over the reef
gives one the "feeling of
flying" as you look off the edge
of the world!
The backside of Molokini might
remind one of "The Abyss" as the
wall plunges to depths of 300 to
400 feet. If the wind picks up
on the inside of the crater,
this area is often the calmest
water for snorkeling. Tropical
fish are just about everywhere,
but the shafts of light, awesome
visibility, towering cliffs and
sheer drop offs are what make
this site so unique.
2.0 hour Tour
(available Fri, Sat, Sun only
during dredging in Sept/Oct)
Departure Time: 11:30am (11:15
check in)
Includes
beverage & gear |
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Adult |
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$42.00
Retail: $45.00
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Child (Ages 4-12) |
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$39.00
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Select a Date |
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Children 3
& Under Not Permitted
To book activities inside 3 days in advance,
please
call Frank for availability
Toll Free: 888-232-5235
E-Mail Frank |
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Whale Express / Molokini Snorkel
Tour |
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The Express Whale Watch/
Molokini Snorkel is a great way
to combine snorkeling at
Molokini with a whale watching
adventure on a fast and
maneuverable rigid hulled
inflatable. We almost always
make it to Molokini on this one
but if conditions are not
favorable, a shoreline alternate
may be selected. Your passage to
and from Molokini will take you
through waters laden with
Humpback whales with a high
percentage of mother/calf/escort
pods. Just today a whale
surfaced less than ten yards
from our boat and lifted her
calf out of the water on her
head to show us. Awesome! About
one hour is devoted to
snorkeling, and 1 1/2 hours to
passage and whale watching.
Beverages and gear are included.
2.5 hour Tour
(Seasonal)
Departure Time: 11:30am (11:15
check in)..... Mon. ,Wed. ,Fri
Includes
beverage & gear |
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$55.00
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Child (Ages 4-12) |
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$45.00
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Select a Date |
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Children 3
& Under Not Permitted
To book activities inside 3 days in advance,
please
call Frank for availability
Toll Free: 888-232-5235
E-Mail Frank |
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Whale Watch Tour |
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This tour is for those who just
want to see the whales!
Includes
beverage & gear
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$35.00
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Child (Ages 4-12) |
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$30.00
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Select a Date |
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Children 3
& Under Not Permitted
To book activities inside 3 days in advance,
please
call Frank for availability
Toll Free: 888-232-5235
E-Mail Frank |
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