Rare mooline Posted April 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2023 This Floridian is wondering how cool the water will be in mid June for snorkeling at Molikini Crater and Turtle Arches. We’re used to water temps in the mid 80s, and I’m thinking we’ll see much cooler than that for our snorkeling adventure. I know there are a few Maui residents on this board, and maybe some folks who have done this shore excursion? NCL uses PAC Whale Foundation, and I have checked with them on availability of wetsuits. Just curious what we might expect. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted April 17, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, mooline said: This Floridian is wondering how cool the water will be in mid June for snorkeling at Molikini Crater and Turtle Arches. We’re used to water temps in the mid 80s, and I’m thinking we’ll see much cooler than that for our snorkeling adventure. Water temp today where we are on Kaanapali is 76. Year average I think is 78. Summer temps are warmer into the 80s, so you won't be too far off the 80 mark. It's possible it might be a little cooler offshore at Molokini. 32 minutes ago, mooline said: I know there are a few Maui residents on this board, and maybe some folks who have done this shore excursion? NCL uses PAC Whale Foundation, and I have checked with them on availability of wetsuits. Just curious what we might expect. We much prefer a smaller operator called Captain Steve's but they only do snorkel trips to Lanai. For Molokini my pick would be Trilogy-- high quality operator on nice catamarans. From our experience its a bit more upscale than PAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 17, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Have snorkeled many dozens of times all over Maui. Mostly in the winter months. Never wore a wetsuit. Our most recent snorkeling at Lanai...in October, the water and air temp were the same...85 degrees. I saw the thermometers to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted April 17, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I snowbird here from January until the end of April so I'm no help. I do snorkel frequently at Kapalua Bay, Napalii, and Honolua thru the winter months. It can be a bit chilly, but nothing to keep me out of the water. Hopefully a year long resident can give better advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted April 18, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Maui in mid June I'd expect mid 70s°, 75-6°, which feels like bath water since CA is like 65° in June. Molokini might be a bit cooler, but I seldom use a wetsuit in HI, certainly not in Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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