Blue Water Maui has several unique and innovative features that are exclusive experiences for our guests.
This particular tour is a VIP tour with a maximum of 12 passengers.
Unlike other tour companies, we don't advertise a destination because we want your experience to be as good as possible, so we pick the best locations with the best conditions for each day.
Blue Water Maui is the only snorkel tour on West Maui with a true SCUBA diving experience. No SNUBA or fake diving with us, just the real deal and led by the best Dive Instructors in Hawaii!
We are also the only tour operator on Maui with giant floating islands we attach to the boat. They can hold up to 17 people and are great for lounging after snorkeling, drift snorkeling for beginner swimmers, or just walking on water!
Posted By : S H
Just back from a snorkel and dive trip. In one word, "AMAZING!". Great boat ride, incredible spots and the small group offers a spectacular and personalized experience. Captain Chad and dive instructor Brian are first class. You won't regret booking a trip.
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Posted On : 2022-05-19 20:25:43 
Posted By : sarahwG7940QI
We have now used Blue Water Maui 3 times. Once in July 2021 for snorkeling and again 2 times on our Feb 2022 trip. This trip (02/22) we booked for whale watching and again for snorkeling + intro scuba diving.
I don't have enough great things to say about this company. We love the smaller sized boat which makes it easy to get from location to location and is just fun to be in all around. It is also nice to not have to "fight" for a "good" seat as anywhere you sit you are guaranteed a wonderful view. We really enjoy the small capacity as it allows for a much more personal experience during the tours. The crew is very friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to answer every question that was thrown at them and educated us about the island and ocean throughout the tour(s).
During the whale watching tour we were able to zip around and follow multiple groups of whales. At one point we even had one swim right up to the boat and pop to say hello. It was absolutely breathtaking.
When I went scuba diving for my very first time with instructor Mark and another guest. It was amazing!! He really made us feel safe and instructed us on everything we needed to know to make for a great first experience. During the dive Mark continually checked on us to make sure we were feeling good and enjoying ourselves. He also was pointing out different sea creatures that I would have missed had he not spotted them for us.
I highly recommend this company and have no doubt that we will use them again when we return in September.
A few tips if this will be your first time going out with them
- Bring a windbreaker or sweater with you. It gets a little chilly when zipping around on the boat.
-Bring an extra towel if snorkeling. They switch locations a few times depending on weather/water conditions and its nice to have a dry towel in-between.
*If you have a lunch option I highly recommend the veggie bowl they offer. Its absolutely delicious 😀
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Posted On : 2022-02-18 16:49:47
Posted By : G8991RIoliviac
We had an amazing experience! Captain Hollis was an amazing guide for our intro SCUBA, she took us through a collapsed pier and we got to see so many sea turtles, sharks, and other cool sea creatures. Captain Mark was also really great and super funny as was Brian(Bryan?)! Great trip, would totally do it again :)
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Posted On : 2021-12-19 17:00:35
Posted By : torginag
Blue Water Maui, Captain Christina and Deckhand Nixon were outstanding. What a friendly and knowledgeable team. My husband and I enjoyed the adventure and snorkeling spots chosen by the team. The crew took pictures for us and Nixon was even able to get my camera under the water for a recording of the spinner dolphin pod that we encountered. The crew obviously enjoyed their jobs and knew what they were doing! It was great hearing history and cultural information about the islands as we moved from each spot.
We had some engine trouble that required limping into the island of Lanai and cutting our trip short-- and the crew were amazing! There were so many things that they had to organize and handle: including getting tickets for the Ferry ride back to Lahaina and ensuring we had transportation back to the wharf we left from. The professionalism, humor, and grace that the crew handled the situation was fantastic. Management called and issued full refund for our trip. Very high level of customer service!
We would 100% book trough Blue Water Maui again.
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Posted On : 2021-07-27 23:36:44
Posted By : roxannek974
I use blue water maui every year for the last 7 years. They ar by far the best in every category! Brian is the bet for Scuba
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Posted On : 2021-03-31 15:03:43
Posted By : cassiesY5433MU
Wonderful trip! Saw whales, turtles, sting rays & many colorful fish! Nixon & Captain Mark were amazing!
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Posted On : 2021-03-28 21:21:54
Posted By : 236elishas
We went snorkeling with captain Jimmy and Deckhand Devon and had an amazing trip! They were very friendly and knowledgeable. We went out as a family with our 11 and 9 year old. My nine year old said, “this was the best day of my life!” Will definitely book this trip again when we return to Maui.
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Posted On : 2020-02-10 01:05:35
Posted By : alyssak623
Wow! Had the most fun filled day with Captain Mark, Bryan and Chad on the Blue Water Maui Charter. Unlike some charters, this is a smaller group size and they provided a great lunch from a local favorite restaurant. We went to Lana’i for some beautiful snorkeling and then on the way to our next snorkel/scuba location we saw a whale AND local dolphins up close! This was definitely a highlight, especially for my husband! Crew is very helpful, knowledgeable, but most of all fun! They definitely went above and beyond, especially when I ended up getting a little sea sick. I would highly recommend adding Blue Water Maui Charter to your list, you won’t be disappointed!
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Posted On : 2019-11-29 21:24:33
Posted By : Ismail A
This was our 15th trip to Maui and this snorkel adventure was amazing. Despite an unusual South Swell, which made the waters choppy and difficult, the excellent crew was able to find serene spots for snorkeling. We saw dolphins, sea turtles and hundreds of exotic fish species. Overall, a trip that we will never forget. The crew was very cool and professional.
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Posted On : 2019-07-07 13:44:48
Posted By : Expedition606844
Blue Water Maui (BWM) far exceeded our expectations for the afternoon snorkeling trip - we are a family of non-swimmers and beginners, which is why we chose BWM for their floating platform. Captain Dan picked a great calm spot in Honolua Bay and the platform served as a great way to ease into snorkeling. But what made it amazing was the personal attention we got from Nickson, who patiently spent the time to take each of us into the water, get us comfortable to be on our own and help us really enjoy seeing the corals, fishes and all the underwater beauty. They made this trip special for us! The boat ride was amazing in its own right, especially as we got to see a massive pod of spinner dolphins on our way back. Highly recommend BWM!
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Posted On : 2019-07-05 15:40:20
