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Get Turtle Ready on Maui

Snorkel safely, responsibly, and with the best gear — while supporting ocean conservation!

Know Where & When to See Turtles

Maui has more swimmable beaches than any other Hawaiian Island — but you gotta know where to go. 

 

Maui Snorkel Report – for safety and for fun

  • Sign up for our daily Maui Snorkel Report to get up-to-date beach and ocean conditions each morning. Learn where to snorkel, which spots to avoid, and get to the right beach so you never miss your turtle moment.
     

Safety-first
  • We give you valuable information on ocean safety, and etiquette, so you can feel good about snorkeling with turtles right from the shore.

Gear Up With Confidence

Make your snorkeling experience safe, enjoyable, and stress-free with The Snorkel Store’s high-quality rentals and equipment.

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  • Expert Guidance on snorkel techniques and turtle etiquette
     

  • Turtle-Safe Sunscreen, protecting you and the reef
     

  • Empower Yourself to snorkel from shore
     

  • Reduce Waste by renting

 

Reserve your rental gear before your preferred dates sell out!

About The Snorkel Store

The Snorkel Store has been a longtime partner of the Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center, united by shared values of education, respect, and conservation.
 

  • Champion responsible tourism and support local conservation
     

  • Have earned community recognition

    • Voted #1 Snorkel Shop in 2023 and 2025

    • Nominated as an Exceptional Small Business by the Maui Chamber of Commerce in 2025
       

  • Expanded the Maui Snorkel Report post-fires to include real-time updates on food, medical access, road conditions, and other critical needs.
     

  • Replaced more than $25,000 in snorkel gear through their Snorkel Gear Relief Program

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Together, we’re helping visitors and residents enjoy Maui’s turtles safely and responsibly, with the right gear and the right guidance—all while supporting meaningful conservation work.

Protect Maui’s Honu

​Every snorkel experience supported by The Snorkel Store helps advance MOCMI’s mission of protecting Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles, and coral reefs. By enjoying Maui’s waters responsibly, visitors directly contribute to conservation efforts that protect these iconic species and their habitats.

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