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Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
Vendor: Pacific Whale Foundation
Category: Snorkel - Lanai
Location: Maui
DESCRIPTION
Cruise to the scenic coastline of Lana?i island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef, home to abundant sea life. Wild dolphins are found in bays and offshore, including acrobatic spinner dolphins, friendly bottlenose dolphins, and curious spotted dolphins. Sightings of humpback whales are also common from December to April.
INCLUSIONS
- Expert crew are certified as lifeguards and in CPR/First Aid.
- Wildlife interpretation and guided experiences by our onboard naturalists.
- Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers.
- Snorkel 101 lesson and floatation devices.
- Large floating ocean mat and water slide.
- Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids.
- Our catering partners, Threes Bar and Grill, are locally owned and operated in Kihei. Hawaii Sea Spirits, in Kula and Maui Brewing Co. on the coast stock our premium bar. All ingredients are locally sourced when possible.
- Breakfast: banana bread, croissants, Maui Gold pineapple, POG juice, Maui OMA coffee
- Lunch grilled onboard: free range chicken, vegan burgers, all beef hot dogs, local style potato mac salad, Asian edamame slaw, and dessert.
- Unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water, plus one complimentary alcoholic beverage. Enjoy local Ocean Vodka, Fy Gin, Kula Rum and Maui Brewing Co. beer or tropical seltzer.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Availability: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Time: 7:00 am - check in at 6:15 am
- Location: Maalaea - Click here for directions.
- Duration: 5 hours
RESTRICTIONS
- Full Fask snorkel masts are not permitted on board
- Reef Safe Sunscreen Policy: Maui County passed Ordinance No. 5306 that bans the sale, distribution and use of non-mineral sunscreens without a prescription in October of 2022. Research has shown that some chemicals in sunscreen can damage coral reefs such as disrupting coral reproduction, inhibiting growth, and impacting coral DNA (Downs et al., 2016). When buying sunscreen, it is important to read the ingredient list, as the term reef safe is not government regulated and can be used as a marketing device. Users should avoid sunscreens containing the following chemicals: oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, avobenzine, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Also avoid using aerosol or spray-on products and opt for lotions instead. Choose sunscreen that contains zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide as the active ingredients, as these have not been shown to damage coral.