Maui Full-Day Private Snorkel & Sail on Catamaran Artemis

Overview

The Maui Custom Charters full day private charter is a 7-hour sail on the 47-foot catamaran Artemis from Maalaea Harbor for up to 6 guests, with a condition-based route, crew-guided snorkel, optional trolling, breakfast and lunch, at $9,552 per boat. It suits groups marking an occasion. The biggest drawback: $1,592 per person before tip.

Highlights

• 7-hour private charter on a 47-foot sailing catamaran for up to 6 guests from Maalaea Harbor (Greetwell listing, October 2026).
• $9,551.81 for the boat; Greetwell shows this as $1,591 per person split six ways. The operator's 42-foot monohull Nova runs the same full day for $5,731.08.
• Possible snorkel sites: the Pali cliffs, North Kihei reefs and a sunken pier off Lahaina; the captain shares route options and picks by conditions.
• Light breakfast, deli-style lunch, snacks, SeaSport snorkel gear, an in-water guided tour and soft drinks are included; trolling for fish, hands-on sailing instruction and seasonal whale watching are available.
• Operator rated 5.0 from 168 Google reviews as shown on Greetwell in October 2026.

What to Expect

1. You meet the captain and crew at Maalaea Harbor at the time agreed when booking and discuss route options for the day.
2. Breakfast of local fruit and baked goods is served as Artemis sails out of Maalaea Bay.
3. The captain chooses one or more snorkel stops from the Pali cliffs, North Kihei reefs or the Lahaina sunken pier, and the crew leads an in-water guided tour; the 1 review we read mentions turtles.
4. Between stops you can troll a fishing line, take a hands-on sailing lesson or, in season, watch for humpback whales.
5. A deli-style lunch is served after snorkeling, with snacks and soft drinks through the day.
6. You return to Maalaea Harbor 7 hours after departure.

What to Bring

• Swimwear and towels
• Sweater or jacket for sea spray
• Sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen and a hat that stays on in wind
• Your own alcohol if you wish

Restrictions and Requirements

• Maximum 6 guests
• No-shows charged the full price

Cancellation Policy

Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice; no refund within 48 hours of departure; full refund if the operator cancels for weather or other unforeseen circumstances; no-shows are charged in full. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Maalaea, Maui, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Maalaea Harbor, Maui (slip not stated; details sent after booking)

Check-In

Departure time chosen at booking

Parking and Getting There

Public harbor parking at Maalaea; not described by the operator

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