Friendly Charters

Friendly Charters, operating as Maui Snorkeling, runs private and public snorkeling tours aboard the Lani Kai II — a 53-foot vessel departing daily from Ma'alaea Harbor in central Maui, positioned between Lahaina and Wailea. The company offers full private charter buyouts for groups of up to 65 guests, making the Lani Kai II a distinctive event venue on the water. Private charters are available in the morning or afternoon and are well-suited for wedding activity cruises, corporate events, fundraisers, family reunions, birthday parties, and client entertainment. Guests enjoy the same all-inclusive experience as the public tours — snorkeling equipment, flotation devices, wetsuits, and boogie boards are all provided — along with exclusive use of the boat and its 25-foot waterslide, one of the longest in Maui. The Lani Kai II features a large shaded cabin, an open bow deck for sunning, two onboard restrooms, easy swim steps for water entry and exit, and a freshwater rinse station.