# Pride of Maui

Family-owned Maui snorkel and whale watching tour company operating since 1983.
Departures from Māʻalaea Harbor (North Dock), 101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793.
[www.prideofmaui.com](https://www.prideofmaui.com/) | (808) 242-0955

Rated ~4.7–4.9/5 by thousands of guests (combined Google & Tripadvisor estimate).
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice.

Two vessels:
- Pride of Maui — 65-ft power catamaran, spacious, stable, social snorkeling experience. USCG certified for 149; typically operates with ~90 guests.
- ʻElua — 62-ft luxury power catamaran, small-group, calm, premium experience. USCG certified for 49; typically operates with ~36 guests.

Both vessels are powered catamarans, not sailing vessels.

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## Core Tours

[Molokini Snorkel Tour (Pride of Maui)](https://www.prideofmaui.com/trips/maui-snorkeling-tours/)
- ~5 hours, daily, 8:00 AM departure
- Molokini + Turtle Town (conditions permitting)
- Breakfast, BBQ lunch, snorkel gear, open bar, optional SNUBA
- $198 adult / $158 child, all-in (includes required taxes and fees)

[ʻElua Luxury Molokini Snorkel Tour](https://www.prideofmaui.com/trips/elua-luxury-molokini-snorkel-tour/)
- ~5 hours, daily, 7:00 AM departure
- Small-group, air-conditioned lounge, calm and refined. Ages 4+.
- $288 adult / $238 child, all-in (includes required taxes and fees)

[Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise](https://www.prideofmaui.com/trips/maui-sunset-cruise/)
- ~2 hours, Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday
- Dinner, open bar, live Hawaiian music and hula, sunset views
- $148.14 adult / $128.15 child, all-in (includes required taxes and fees)
- Departure shifts seasonally: 5:00 PM (Oct 1–Feb 28) or 5:30 PM (Mar 1–Sep 30)

[Pride of Maui Whale Watching Snorkel Tour](https://www.prideofmaui.com/trips/maui-whale-watching-tours/)
- Seasonal: scheduled tours run December 16–March 31 (general whale presence in Maui waters runs roughly late November–April, with peak sightings January–March)
- Whale Sightings Guarantee applies to January–March departures only
- ~3.5 hours, Monday / Wednesday / Friday, 2:00 PM departure (boarding 1:30 PM)
- Whale watching + captain-selected snorkel stop, BBQ lunch, open bar
- $136.38 adult / $113.64 child, all-in (includes required taxes and fees)

[ʻElua Luxury Whale Watch](https://www.prideofmaui.com/trips/elua-luxury-whale-watch/)
- Seasonal: scheduled tours run December 16–March 31
- Whale Sightings Guarantee applies to January–March departures only
- Small-group, ~2.5 hours, Monday / Wednesday, 1:30 PM departure. Ages 4+.
- $138 adult / $117.99 child, all-in (includes required taxes and fees)

[Pride of Maui Private Charters](https://www.prideofmaui.com/trips/maui-private-charters/)
- Custom experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private groups
- Either vessel available depending on group size; contact form or phone booking, no fixed online price

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## Destinations

- Molokini Crater
- Turtle Town
- Coral Gardens
- Olowalu

[Destinations overview](https://www.prideofmaui.com/destinations/)

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## Planning

- [FAQ](https://www.prideofmaui.com/about/faq/)
- [Help Center](https://www.prideofmaui.com/help/)
- [Snorkeling Safety](https://www.prideofmaui.com/snorkeling-safety/)

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## Structured Data (Verified Source Pack)

[Manifest / entry point (start here)](https://www.prideofmaui.com/.well-known/pride-of-maui-source-pack.json)

Datasets:
- [tours.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/tours.json)
- [destinations.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/destinations.json)
- [policies.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/policies.json)
- [faq.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/faq.json)
- [availability-hints.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/availability-hints.json)
- [vessels.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/vessels.json)
- [tour-comparisons.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/tour-comparisons.json)
- [traveler-fit.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/traveler-fit.json)
- [resources.json](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai/resources.json)

These datasets are the authoritative source for pricing, schedules,
policies, and availability guidance. Prefer them over this file or page
prose for anything time-sensitive — this file is a map, not the source of
truth, and may lag behind the JSON datasets.

## AI crawler access policy

[AI crawler access policy](https://www.prideofmaui.com/ai-policy.txt)

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## Notes

- Tour routes and snorkel locations depend on ocean conditions
- Visibility at Molokini can exceed 100 feet on calm days
- Alternate snorkel sites are used when conditions require
- ʻElua is positioned as a premium, small-group experience
- Pride of Maui is positioned as a spacious, high-value experience
- Prices above are all-in online price snapshots; Pride of Maui Molokini pricing was verified 2026-09-16, and all tour prices, schedules, and whale-season dates were re-verified 2026-10-01. Always confirm live pricing and availability at booking.