Join us for a 4.5 hour snorkeling tour! Swim with turtles, see beautiful reef fish, and look for dolphins! All equipment is provided, along with delicious catering from local restaurant 'Down the Hatch'. Every seat on the boat has shade, personal storage, and there is a bathroom on-board. Come out with us and experience an amazing Maui adventure! Close to Lahaina, Kaanapali, Napili, Kahului, Kapalua.
Posted By : Y6628TQkarenm
Such a top notch experience all around! Beginning with Derek, Emma, and Shasta; our guides and hosts. They made the snorkeling experience fun and comfortable. The fact that we got to not just see, but swim among sea turtles was a highlight for me. The banana bread/fruit we were served for breakfast was delightful and the turkey wrap and chips hit the spot for lunch. They were all so accommodating to every need and truly took their jobs seriously and professionally. Thank you for a great time and I would highly recommend the West Maui Snorkeling Experience.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 11:39:32 
Posted By : chrispE5275JS
Being skeptical of how this snorkel trip was going to be booking through TripAdvisor, my family and I were quickly impressed.
The staff were amazing and very knowledgeable. The snorkeling locations were on point with lots to look at. This was one of the best snorkeling adventures that we have been on.
Thank you so much for the great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 15:35:03
Posted By : David_E
The amount of time snorkeling was awesome. Also, the staff was super friendly and thoughtful all day long.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 18:36:28 
Posted By : Jason_S
Derek, Emma, and Shasta were great hosts! It was a very personalized experience that made it a much better experience than the larger snorkeling excursions. This was one of best snorkeling trips that I have taken as we were able to see a more than a dozen sea turtles, a ton of different types of fish, and beautiful corral reefs. The 2 spots we stopped were very different and there was so much to see. Highly recommend for a great snorkeling experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 14:11:29
Posted By : jessicamE5248QZ
We were a large group of family and friends (10 of us ranging from 12 to 55 years old) and chose Mermen because it seemed different from the big "cattle boat" snorkeling experiences. It totally was! From the beach boarding process to the very end of the trip, they took such good care of all of us! They learned the names of every person on the boat and made sure everyone was taken care of. Their snorkeling gear was top notch (even had a variety of prescription masks) and the food and drinks were great (best banana bread I've had in a long time). They took us to 3 totally different spots, each one with great coral and marine life. By keeping the number of snorkelers low (there were 20 total on our boat), we were able to get into or out of the water in just a few minutes. It was a great experience from start to finish. We will always snorkel with Mermen on future trips!
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 21:45:19
Posted By : V5803DGamyc
Fabulous day on the ocean with an amazing crew! The reviews are 100% accurate! I’ve taken tours on the big boats with big groups but wanted something with a little more personal touch. This was it. The crew is so engaged and helpful. Always checking in and making sure we’re doing okay. The service is top notch! Emma was constantly in motion from getting us our gear to laying achor and checking the water before we got in the boat. It is a smaller vessel and I was worried about body slams but it was so smooth! If you are looking for something more personal and have the fitness to climb the ladder to exit and enter the boat, choose this one! I brought my teen son and would recommend for any parent out there trying to get their teens off electronics and into the moment. We saw turtles and scores of fish. A true class act. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 16:37:59
Posted By : BonnieR_L
Experienced crew. Water safety, boat cleanliness, customer service and fun were priorities. Crew provided drinks, chilled fresh fruit, yummy snacks and nice lunch. Made sure we had everything we needed to have fun in the sun and ocean in addition to good snorkle equipment. I liked that we were able to get to the snorkle sites quickly to see the awesome turtles and tropical fish.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 17:41:59
Posted By : davecJ5563XI
My wife and I have been on numerous snorkel tours, all of which have been on the bigger boats with 40, 50 or more people. I decided we'd try The Magic Merman after reading all of the reviews to see if a smaller group and boat might be a better experience. Captain Derek and crew Shasta were there to warmly meet us on Kaanapali Beach and let us know only 6 people had booked for the day and we going to have a great time. I was so surprised and very very happy they didn't cancel as the tour can take up to 20 people. We loaded up on to a rubber raft and were shuttled out to the boat. The boat is very stable and comfortable with each seat having storage underneath for your personal items. The wind has been blowing hard all week and the surf was up from a storm out in the Pacific so many of the normal spots were not suitable for snorkeling. We started off at Mala Sunken Wharf and Shasta was right there with us directing us to numerous turtles, an eel and telling us about the different fish we were seeing. It truly was a very personal experience and we all enjoyed being in "turtle soup" as six turtles all surfaced around us. We did one more snorkel spot then did a "blue swim", which I had never heard of. We were quite a ways out in a little over 100 feet of water. The water was actually warmer than close to shore and felt different than close to shore, kind of silky. Can't say enough great things about Captain Derek and Shasta. We are looking forward to our next trip with the The Magic Merman.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 21:11:36
Posted By : Gabriela F
I was very skeptical of the fact that their reviews are all 5 starts, but booked it anyways. Now having done the tour I fully understand and agree with their deserving rate!
Not only we had to deal with rescheduling the tour, but I got very seasick during the snorkeling trip. And all of them were absolutely helpful, friendly, prepared and very good at what they do.
When rescheduling, I was surprised by their professionalism and commitment to helping find a solution.
During the tour, Derek was absolutely ready to assist (had all tips and tricks to make me feel better and it worked!)
And Emma, was amazing! Her customer service and assistance (in and out of the water), as well as her knowledge of the all the fish and dolphins we got to see
A well deserved 5 out of 5 starts!
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 23:01:28
Posted By : sherriem676
This far exceeded any snorkel boat I've been on. The smaller group, attention to detail by Derek and Emma was worth every penny.
They gave us local banana bread and fresh fruit for breakfast, and a great local lunch of wraps , chips and drinks. Emma joined us in the water to answer questions about fish or to provide any assistance you may need. They provided fish books and answered questions about what we had just seen underwater. The boat was clean and efficient as was the equipment. We were able to go to two different harbors this time. Because of the rougher waters we weren't able to go to any other areas.
The highlight was on our boat ride home we were able to be amongst pods of spinner dolphins! They were amazing!!
Because of the smaller boat and the type of boat we were up close to them. The canopy on the boat is a bonus from the winds and sun bearing down on you. The owners Derek and Austin run a great local operation. I am glad I chose them over the catamaran type boats. Less people, less blaring sun and wind and very personalized service. They knew us all by name by the end of the trip. I highly recommend this tour. I will be a return customer next year.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 17:38:22
