Turtle Town

Turtle Town is the nickname for all the spots along the Makena  or Wailea coast, or depending on the weather the Pali coast next to Highway 30.
Here, the big turtles are hiding in caves or under rocks. They also just sit in the sand on the bottom. Each boat has their favorite “Turtle Town”. Listen carefully to our experienced crew, they tell you where to look so that you don't miss them.

There are several common reasons why people miss turtles.

• They mistake turtles on the ground for rocks.
• They look always down and miss the turtle right in front of them.
• They give up too early. Sea Turtles have to come up for breathing and they will.

Coral Gardens

This is our beautiful alternate snorkeling spot. We go here when it is too windy to go to Molokini, because this area is protected from the winds.  95% of our afternoon trips go to Coral Gardens, because the winds come up in the afternoon.

Coral Gardens is along the Pali Coast near the tunnel on the road between Ma'alaea and Lahaina.
Here, the coral is abundant. You snorkel through valleys and mountains of beautiful healthy coral, follow colorful fish and sometimes turtles.

Can I get there from the coast? Not really! Coral Gardens is at the foot of a steep cliff. Not recommended except for goats and mountain sheep.