Maui Magic Dolphin Discovery

An absolutely amazing experience. We saw a lot of whales, one right next to our boat. The snorkel spots were great. Katie was quite helpful. Great ginger soda and Mai Thai! They grilled veggie burgers for us. I think they could get a vegetable based patty instead of the bland soy one, but that is just me. :)

The Maui Magic was the highlight of our trip, hands down. Upon boarding, Jacob is behind the bar with fresh fruit and bagels to get your morning started the right way. After setting out from the harbor we were immediately greeted by a pod of whales. As we were heading out to Molokini the crew dropped a line in the water to troll for Mahi and Ono. While we didn’t catch anything, the fact that we had a chance to catch a fish was just icing on the cake. The capitan Jason was incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters, something that can only come with 18 years of expierence. The optional snuba package was well worth the 70 $ as it let you get close to the action down in the coral and Bo was a great guide. The deck hand Katie was incredible with her ability to memorize the name of every passenger on board. Did I forget to mention that they had an open bar? I really can’t say enough good things about this crew. If you’re planning a trip to Molokini, there is no other boat you should take.

Katie and the entire crew are just amazing! I’ve been on many snorkeling excursions and this by far surpasses the rest! We stopped at two different sites and had plenty of snorkel time. My husband and I felt right at home with their great hospitality and yummy burgers. Katie even made the effort to know every guests name (which there was a good amount) and also had great conversations! Best time ever and will definitely be back this summer! Thanks crew!

Awesome! So fun we saw turtles dolphins and whale’s. The gal’s were so nice and personable.

We absolutely loved the personalized attention we got from this smaller boat. Katie and Ana were so fun, sat down to get to know us and were on a first name basis with everyone by the first stop.
Captain Dan did a tremendous job as well and cooked up some fantastic burgers.
We would recommend this place over and over again.

The crew was knowledgable and hospitable. We went out to Molokini and it was simply beautiful. They offered wetsuits for $ 5 and I felt that was a deal. I used one but didn’t really need it. Overall a very fun experience.

Saw some great fish out there including a very small white tip shark, eel, and some colorful fish. Was first time snuba diving he makes you feel comfortable getting in there and underwater.
The rest of the crew were great too. They cooked up some great food afterwards too. Good tour.

This was a wonderful morning snorkel trip. The crew was great. We sat on the upper deck which gave great views. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to go to Molokini due to the water conditions. Instead, they took us along the South coast to LA Peruese Bay. Cool little spot. Pretty good lunch off the grill, which includes beer or wine.

Awesome trip. The crew was so friendly and fun. Saw turtles on the outside of molokini which a lot of the other tours don’t take you to. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

What a fantastic experience while in Maui! Though you could probably see some similar creatures snorkeling off the coast near your hotel/​condo, the snuba was an entirely different experience. Our guide, Demetrius (D), made the trip worthwhile!
7 «kids» (11 – 24) + 2 adults enjoyed the beautiful weather and friendly crew from the upper deck of their boat on a sunny Tuesday morning. We enjoyed the snuba as D poked around at the ocean floor and coral reef, exposing much more than just fish (octopus, eel, etc…)
My only complaint is to advertise that the snuba is really brief (~30 minutes), and you only go down about 30 more feet than you would snorkeling.
The lunch and beers are a great way to close the trip, making sure everyone leaves on a good note. I would beware of booking the trip during bad weather, because that is what solidified the great morning.

We went on the morning snorkel tour and it was excellent! We loved the smaller boat size with a max of 45 people aboard… We were warmly greeted onto the boat by Katie and Jason was the captain and Jacob took great care of us with breakfast, drinks and lunch! The service they provided was above and beyond anything we’ve ever done before with a boat excursion! Katie greeted everyone by name and really engaged with the people which was so great… We own our own snorkel gear but they do provide it too… Jason made sure to pick spots that were great for snorkeling and seeing fish as well as trying to find a spot to see turtles… The ocean was a bit rough and windy so it took extra time to find spots but it was worth it! Great tour, great price and a great half day adventure!

I love this boat trip!!! I have been twice now and will definitely be back next time I’m in Maui. With the breakfast, open bar, delicious lunch, multiple snorkel stops and the friendly crew it’s worth the money.
It’s a great atmosphere for family’s and young couples. The crew does an awesome job making you feel welcome and they spend the time to get to know you. They are there to make sure you have the best time possible.
When I did my first trip on the magic in November we saw whales! But I’ve also see turtles, dolphins and lots of fun fish while snorkeling.
I’ve recommended this trip to lots of friends and family. It’s definitely my go to Maui excursion. Can’t wait for next time!

This company is predominately filled by word of mouth and let me tell you it works. Our friends honeymooned two weeks before us and told us this was who they used.
Maui magic was amazing. The crew was so amazing. It was obvious they love what they do. Especially Katie she was outstanding. Calmed any fears we had encouraged anyone and everyone on board. The food was delicious. We saw some great fish a baby turtle and a pair of Dolphins. Highly recommend this boat.

My husband and I have been snorkeling and scuba diving in some of the best waters in the Caribbean… we selected this trip for its «dolphin experience».
Though this is a heavily marketed component of the excursion, rest assured: dolphin sightings are an afterthought on this trip. As the trip got underway it became clear that dolphin sightings were not a common component of this «dolphin experience». We got in the water, did some mediocre snorkeling, and got back in the boat wholly disappointed. I’m so unhappy we wasted a morning doing this. We would have been better off spending the money to get on a puddle jumper and going to Oahu, where at least the dolphin experiences include actual Dolphins.
I cried all the way back to our hotel, feeling like an idiot — seeing Dolphins was one of my top goals for the trip. Definitely the low point of our honeymoon, especially considering the cost.

Five stars !! I am a non-​swimmer. My husband knows swimming but never tried swiming in the ocean. He was little scared at first, and mostly for me. We must thank Bob, who made us comfortable for at least 15 minutes and literally carried both of us so that we can see the and enjoy. 10 stars out of 5 stars for Bob. We became confident of doing it by ourselves. It was one of the most wonderful experiences to see the corals and fishes — so colorful. Perhaps the best of our Maui trip. Visit to south Maui, bbq lunch everything was quite good.

I have been on several snorkeling trips, but the Maui Magic was by far the best of them! The water was cloudy so we were limited on snorkeling spots but we did go to Molokini and Corral Gardens. The Captain made an effort to find wildlife and he was successful in finding 2 kinds of dolphins and 2 whales; along with the array of fish and turtles. The lunch on board was delicious! The Maui Wowie burger is a grilled hamburger with a split grilled hotdog covered with melted cheese, grilled pineapple and Hawaiian BBQ sauce, beer, wine, soda and chips… And that was after bagels and fruit, chips and veggies and dip. I’m looking forward to going out again on the Maui Magic next time I’m in town! Fun and welcoming crew too!

Great, knowledgeable, funny, attentive staff!
Molokini, itself was cool but not mind blowing. We saw a bunch of whales on the way out which is always fun!
The second spot we were taken to was pretty neat too. A lot of us saw at least one turtle, I heard someone mention an octopus!
And then there was the girl that said she saw a shark… And 8 turtles. ;)
By the time we got back on board the BBQ was going and we were served delicious burgers which is perfect after you’ve been in the cold water for so long.(yes, rent the wet suit jacket for $ 5!)
It was nice that the crew were constantly making the rounds, bringing chips, fresh veggies, cold beer, hot cocoa, WHATEVER– so nobody had to leave their spot.
Oh– AND they let a bunch of us lay on the bow to watch a huge pod of spinner Dolphins play right by the boat!
Overall, I would highly recommend this trip. It was really a treat!

Open bar.
Great lunch.
Open bar.
Friendly crew.
And macadamia nut cookies ;)
If you add on the Snuba, you get to get into the water first. **BUT FIRST TIMERS BEWARE** Breathing under water with that mouth piece is challenging at first (I thought I was going to die… LOL). I also got tangled in my oxygen cords, haha. Fail.
But a great experience over all! We went during whale watching season and saw so many whales! No Dolphins or turtles tho :(

If you’re looking for a solid snorkeling experience along Molokini Crater, this is definitely the group you wanna sign up with. Two meals are provided (bagels and fresh fruit for breakfast, burgers and hot dogs for lunch), lots of opportunities for whale watching, and two docking sites with ample time for snorkeling. The staff have extensive diving and scuba experience and did a great job interacting with the group providing guidance to the novice and allowing the more experienced folks to explore without inhibition. The dropoff point was filled with plenty of colorful fish and an occasional eel or sea turtle roaming through.
What Unilocal review would be complete without a comment on the food? While breakfast was fairly standard, for lunch be sure to have the staff fire up a «Maui Wowie» burger for you which consists of an all beef patty, grilled pineapple, and a grilled split hotdog along with cheddar cheese and any additional fixings to your liking. The char on the warm ingredients tasted just like a backyard bbq and it really hit the spot after a few hours in the water. One of the staff also concocted a homemade ginger soda with lots of fresh pureed ginger which could have rivaled any hipster libation in the contiguous 48 states.
At one point I discovered my wedding band went missing off my finger. As deep panic began to set in and I was about to go on a George Constanza-​like rant on finger shrinkage («I was in the pool!!!») immense good fortune headed my way as another person on board overheard my conversation and it turns out one of the crew members found not one, but TWO wedding bands while looking for another unlucky guy’s ring at the bottom of the ocean, one of which turned out to be mine. My better half always talks about how I live a charmed existence but this one definitely ranks up there since so many things had to fall my way on this occasion. Needless to say, they deserve the elusive 6^th star for exemplary service on top of a flawless 5 star snorkeling experience!
Pro-​tip– to paraphrase a quote from The Godfather, when venturing out for any active activities in Hawaii, «Leave the ring, take the spam musubi»

We were referred to Maui Magic Dolphin Discovery by the concierge at our hotel and we couldn’t pick a better crew to go snorkeling with! Everything was simply fantastic! The staff is awesome, the food is great and obviously the scenery is heavenly!
I would recommend these guys to anybody I know. They 5+ stars!