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Molokini Crater, Makena

3.9
#6 of 32 in Nature in Maui
Volcano · Nature / Park
View colorful marine life such as moray eels, manta rays, octopuses, and white-tip reef sharks roaming the reef at the crescent-shaped, partially submerged volcanic Molokini Crater, which was created from an eruption hundreds of thousands of years ago. Snorkel to see creatures closer to the surface, or scuba dive to reach bigger fish in deeper water. The crater also serves as a bird sanctuary, so bring your binoculars if you like birding. If you're here in winter, you might glimpse humpback whales in the waters near the crater. Plan to visit Molokini Crater during your Makena vacation using our convenient Makena day trip tool.
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  • By MemoriesHoarder
    RedLine Rafting takes you to the interior of the crater which is the inside of the underground volcano (nice calm, shallow, lots to see) AND to the outside which is deep ocean (they call one spot...  more »
  • By robsV1618YL
    We rented a boat to go out to Molokini. The trip out was a little rough(definitely not the Gulf of Mexico) but when we arrived at the crater we were protected. We were all alone in the crater and...  more »
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  • By Kevin McPhillips
    Good crater! Nice fish. Great views. You’ll want a boat to take you here. Snorkelling is good, but honestly there is better off the coast just by swimming off the beach, if you find a good map.
  • By Lynda Nguyen
    Nice place. Great destination for snorkeling and scuba diving. Just remember not to get on the island or prepare $10,000 out of your own pocket to pay the States penalty fees. The waves can be a bit tough so make sure to listen to the people that runs the excursion or be drift thousand of miles away.
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