Having done the huge catamarans that take 150 of your closest friends out to Molokini a few years back I knew this time around I needed something different. Well we got it! Our family of 4 booked the 5 hour Molokini tour and it was incredible. I can't stop bragging to folks back home about how exciting it was and how it was THE BEST activity we did on all of Maui.
We had Capt. Brian (rhymes with Hawaiian) and his Co-capt Mike. They were hilarious! Cheesy but in such a great way if that makes sense. And ladies, I'd be a fool not to say it but they're hot which is such a bonus, right!
Right from the start they went over safety warnings, precautions and how best to sit on the boat etc. I read the other post where it sounds like some people got hurt so I was a bit worried before we went but I never found either of them to lack concern for our safety. They were certainly out to give us the thrill of a lifetime but they always put our safety first. They'll also tell you to sit in the back if you have a bad back because you don't feel the landing from the 7-10ft waves as much.
I sort of wish I had listened! I originally sat in the back because I have a tendency to get sea sick. We started out headed south and immediately you could see what they meant about feeling every wave and bump the boat went over. Halfway to the lava formations we stopped because there were tons of spinner dolphins swimming along side us. There were also a lot of sea turtles that they kept pointing out. Of course when I moved up to the front to take pictures I found that my seat in the back was quickly gone.
No big deal I thought - right - the ride here was nothing! Ok people then they really open her up!! They took off going over these waves and it was awesome! Was it bumpy - Yes! Will you get soaked - Yes! Did I think I was going to go flying off the boat when I was lifted at least 12" up in the air - Of Course! And just like they said it's a rough pounding when you come back down from the waves! All that being said - it was the best trip ever!!
I was scared to death and thrilled all at the same time. Just like a roller coaster, it was thrilling but I also knew I was in good safe hands.
After touring through the sea arches we stopped at La Peruse to snorkel for abut 20 min and it was ok. Not bad saw some cool fish but the clarity was nothing great - just ok. From there we headed to Molokini where we had an awesome spot! Clarity like you wouldn't believe and unlike last time I was there, we saw tons of fish everywhere!! By the time we arrived most of the morning boats had left or were on their way out. I wouldn't be surprised that it helped us see a few more fish when we snorkeled. After all, 1K + people had just left! If I was a fish I sure as heck would wait till they've gone!
We snorkeled two spots near Molokini and then their secret spot a short distance off. Whether it was a secret or not - it was awesome! They stopped the boat and did a drift dive. There was coral so they couldn't drop an anchor. It was incredible. We floated over all this coral and then just like they said you come over a mound of coral to a drop in the ocean that feels like the edge of the world - 400ft deep!
The ride back was a lot calmer which was a perfect ending to a really exciting day. They have dry storage sections but keep in mind you get so wet that these only keep your stuff mostly dry - I had a few things that were damp as I expected. Anything you can't allow to get wet should also go in a zip lock bag!
I never would have thought when we started out that the tour would be as fun or exciting as it was! Loved it!! Will definitely recommend it and return!!
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