Activity South Maui
Molokini Crater
An activity in South Maui, pricey ($$$) and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Boat snorkel trip to a half-sunken crater with very clear water.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Maui, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Maui Brewing Co. Kihei, 8.9 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- South Maui
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 2 closest curated picks in Maui, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Maui Brewing Co. Kihei
Big brewery taproom and restaurant pouring Bikini Blonde and coconut porter.
Drinks · 8.9 mi straight-line - 2ʻĪao Valley State Monument
Short paved walk to view the 1,200-ft ʻĪao Needle in a green valley.
Outdoors · 18 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Molokini Crater is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Maui
Another curated activity in Maui. See the full Maui guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Maui run from 67°F in February to 73°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Molokini Crater itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Maui from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Maui weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Molokini Crater, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Maui, HI 96708, USA
- Coordinates
- 20.63174, -156.49551
- Destination
- Maui, Hawaii
Molokini Crater: quick answers
How much time do you need at Molokini Crater?
Plan on about 5 hours at Molokini Crater. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Molokini Crater?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book a morning boat from Maalaea; seas get rough after noon.
Where is Molokini Crater?
Molokini Crater is at Maui, HI 96708, USA, in South Maui. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Molokini Crater?
Molokini Crater appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Molokini Crater to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Maui.
Plan Maui
- Maui travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Maui weather by month
- Maui to Big Island 97 mi straight-line
- Oahu to Maui 116 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Maui
- Haleakalā National Park Outdoors
- Mama's Fish House Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.