Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui
Maui, United States

Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui

Outty Ranking 82 4.8 · 286 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $97
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Outty Ranking

82/100

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Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 286 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui worth booking?

Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui is a 5-hour experience in Maui, United States, from $97 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 286 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
82 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (286)
Duration
5 hours
From
$97 per person

The only Semi-Private Snorkel Raft Tours on Maui, making it the closest you can get to a private charter experience. With 3 certified lifeguards onboard you can get the snorkel instruction and safety you need for your snorkel adventure. Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, we've been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Snorkel remote, beginner friendly snorkel spots on Maui and Lanai! Snorkel instruction included! Encounter dolphins (and whales during migration Dec-April) eye-level on our low-to-water adventure raft vessels! *Select one of our 3 tour options: 2n1 Combo Tour, 5 Hour Snorkel or 2 Hour Dolphin Watch!* We are just a short drive from Kaanapali, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua and other West Maui accommodations. And a fun destination for visitors staying in Kihei or Wailea.

What you get

    About this experience

    The only Semi-Private Snorkel Raft Tours on Maui, making it the closest you can get to a private charter experience. With 3 certified lifeguards onboard you can get the snorkel instruction and safety you need for your snorkel adventure. Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, we've been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Snorkel remote, beginner friendly snorkel spots on Maui and Lanai! Snorkel instruction included! Encounter dolphins (and whales during migration Dec-April) eye-level on our low-to-water adventure raft vessels! *Select one of our 3 tour options: 2n1 Combo Tour, 5 Hour Snorkel or 2 Hour Dolphin Watch!* We are just a short drive from Kaanapali, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua and other West Maui accommodations. And a fun destination for visitors staying in Kihei or Wailea.

    What's included

    Included

    • Snacks
    • Certified Lifeguards onboard
    • Snorkel Floatation Devices (*only on snorkel tour)
    • Snorkel Gear: snorkel, mask and fins (*only on snorkel tour)
    • Brunch
    • Carbonated beverages
    • Snorkel Instruction by Certified Lifeguards (*only on snorkel tour)
    • Bottled water
    • Marine Naturalist Educational Narration

    Not included

    • NO SNORKELING on 2 Hour Dolphin Sightsee Tour (check your ticket to confirm which tour you selected)
    • No pregnant persons or children under 4 years old permitted for snorkel tour.
    • No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Maui

    MANDATORY CHECK-IN 30 minutes prior to start time at tour operator Hawaii Ocean Rafting location. Park on near Lahaina Cannery and check-in at 1223 Front St., located next to Snorkel Bobs. No refunds for late arrivals. Due to closed roads & traffic, plan additional travel time.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    MANDATORY CHECK-IN 30 minutes prior to start time at tour operator Hawaii Ocean Rafting location. Park on near Lahaina Cannery and check-in at 1223 Front St., located next to Snorkel Bobs. No refunds for late arrivals. Due to closed roads & traffic, plan additional travel time.

    Options you can book

    • 5 HR Lanai Snorkel+Whale Watch

      Snorkel + Whale Watch: In addition to snorkeling 1-2 snorkel stops, this tour includes whale watching! Duration: 5 hours: 5 Hours typically includes 1-2 snorkel stops to Lanai and whale watching on our eco-raft Light Breakfast & Snacks: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water ECO-RAFT: 5HR Semi-Private Adventure Snorkel onboard our small group Raft Vessel. Small group, comfort ride, shade. Combo Snorkel & Whale Watch : This snorkel will include 1-2 snorkel stops and whale watching! VESSEL: Small Raft vessel.

    • 5HR Lanai Snorkel w/ Lunch

      Snorkel + Dolphins, w lunch: This tour includes 2-3 snorkel stop and dolphin watching with an additional hour for ocean adventuring. Includes lunch wraps. Duration: 5 hours: Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour or you will miss boarding your boat. Lunch Wrap Add-On: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, choice of Chicken Caesar, Ham with BLT, or Vegetarian Falafel wrap. RAFT: 5HR Semi-Private Adventure Snorkel to Lanai onboard our small group Raft Vessel. Small group, comfort ride, shade. Lunch Addition : Lunch wrap order must be placed at least 24 hours prior to the tour start time. Bookings within 24hr will not include lunch.

    • 5HR Lanai Snorkel & Dolphins

      Snorkel + Dolphins: This tour includes 2-3 snorkel stop and dolphin watching with an additional hour for ocean adventuring. Duration: 5 hours: Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour or you will miss boarding your boat. Breakfast, Snacks: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water RAFT: 5HR Semi-Private Adventure Snorkel to Lanai onboard our small group Raft Vessel. Small group, comfort ride, shade.

    • 2HR Dolphin & Sightsee Tour

      Sightseeing only no snorkeling: Have an ocean adventure without getting wet! Sightsee and encounter marine life without snorkeling- 2 Hour Tour Duration: 2 hours: 2 Hour Dolphin Watch and Sightseeing Tour (no in water activities/no snorkeling). Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour. Snacks/Beverages: Fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water 2HR Dolphin Watch (no snorkel): 2 Hours of sightseeing and marine encounters without every getting wet. NO SNORKELING, dolphin sightings vary, no guarantee.

    • 4HR Snorkel + Whale Watch

      Whale Watching + Snorkel : In lieu of a snorkel stop, whale watching will be included in this snorkel tour by RAFT. Breakfast/Snacks/Beverages. Duration: 4 hours: Check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. The boat always departs on time and boarding is 15 minutes prior. Light Breakfast and Snacks: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water Small RAFT Vessel : Small group rafting tour. Raft is low to water, smooth ride, shade and bench style seating. Combo Tour Snorkel+Whale Watch: This snorkel will include 1 snorkel stop and whale watching! VESSEL: Small Raft vessel.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Hawaii Ocean Rafting

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • No Infants
    • Must be able to climb swim ladder on boat
    • Food Allergen Warning (Required Disclosure): Due to the nature of onboard food preparation and handling, we cannot guarantee that any menu item will be free from allergens. All meals or snacks served on this vessel may contain or come into contact with gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy, eggs, dairy, and wheat. If you have a known food allergy, please notify our team in advance and bring any required allergy medication (such as an EpiPen). We strongly recommend guests with severe allergies consult a physician prior to participating in the charter. We are not responsible for allergic reactions due to undeclared or cross-contact allergens.
    • Physical ability to board the raft unassisted is required.
    • No children under 4
    • Full faced mask not permitted per Coast Guard safety hazard notification

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 286 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    3 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    286 verified traveler reviews for Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Gina_W · October 2026

    Loads of dolphins

    We saw loads of spinner dolphins and had a great time on this boat ride. The snacks were delicious! This was fun for this entire family!

    via Viator

    Austin_TXJrj · October 2026

    Fun adventure to Lanai!

    This was such a fun adventure! Jack is an amazing & knowledgeable captain. He, Nicole, & Brie made the outing so relaxing & informative. The snorkeling was great! In spite of jack’s best efforts we didn’t get to see any dolphins. Still well worth the time & money.

    via Tripadvisor

    Madison_M · October 2026

    Seamless excursion. So...

    Seamless excursion. So much knowledge and just an overall amazing experience! Can’t wait to come back next year and do it again 😊 saw spinner dolphins and had some snacks provided by the crew!

    Response from the operator: So glad you had an amazing dolphin excursion! We hope to see you again. If you come to Maui in the winter we'll take you to see whales!

    via Viator

    Pamela_O · October 2026

    Nice tour! We saw a good portion of Lanai. Dolphins were sleeping, but that’s ok

    We did not see any dolphins, but we did get to see several neighbor islands (including the big island) and a good portion of the coast of Lanai. The crew was very friendly and provided refreshing snacks and drinks. We had a nice time!

    Response from the operator: We're so glad you enjoyed the tour despite our dolphins not showing. Some days they are elusive. Our staff do our best to ensure passengers have a great time regardless of what wildlife shows up. Mahalo for supporting our small Maui business.

    via Viator

    F5434AOdavidd · September 2026

    Excellent boat ride

    Thanks captain Jack and B for a great time. Dolphins all over the place and lot's of info about islands. Love the humor that captain Jack uses in almost every story! Highly recommended

    Response from the operator: Stoked you had a wonderful time on the Dolphin watch! Jack has been honing his comedy chops for years. Mahalo for supporting our small Maui business.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $97 to $233
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    100
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Hawaii Ocean Rafting, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 80.3 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Hawaii Ocean Rafting runs

    Why this scores 82

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)74
    Booking momentum (14% weight)70
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)51
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Maui.

    How much does Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui cost?

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    Prices start at $97 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Maui usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui take?

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    Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Maui is not rushed.

    Is Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 286 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Maui, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui?

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    Around 100 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Maui can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Maui and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Maui within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Maui?

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    Maui's three signature days are the Hana road, the Haleakala summit sunrise and the Molokini snorkel sail, and all three are logistics problems as much as experiences. Sunrise summit entry is permit-controlled, Hana is a ten-hour driving day, and Molokini boats vary wildly in size. Our ranking rewards operators who handle permits and keep boat capacity low. On Outty we rank every Maui experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Molokini Crater + South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei, Maui, West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali, Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Maui?

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    April to May and September to October. Whale season runs December to April. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Maui?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui?

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    Included: Snacks; Certified Lifeguards onboard; Snorkel Floatation Devices (*only on snorkel tour); Snorkel Gear: snorkel, mask and fins (*only on snorkel tour); and Brunch. Not included: NO SNORKELING on 2 Hour Dolphin Sightsee Tour (check your ticket to confirm which tour you; No pregnant persons or children under 4 years old permitted for snorkel tour; and No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui?

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    MANDATORY CHECK-IN 30 minutes prior to start time at tour operator Hawaii Ocean Rafting location. Park on near Lahaina Cannery and check-in at 1223 Front St., located next to Snorkel Bobs. No refunds for late arrivals. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and No Infants. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui?

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    Across 286 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, value for money, good for families. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    What booking options are available for Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui?

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    There are 5 options to choose from, including 5 HR Lanai Snorkel+Whale Watch, 5HR Lanai Snorkel w/ Lunch, 5HR Lanai Snorkel & Dolphins, 2HR Dolphin & Sightsee Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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