Travel Reference
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person per hour with various time and passenger minimums (eg six-person, four-hour
minimum would be $600). Close to shore expect to find large fish including
ʻomilu,
a
type of trevally. Further out you'll find
aʻu
(marlin) and the popular various species of
ahi (yellowfin tuna).
Kayaking
Molokaʻi Fish & Dive (
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)
runs a guided five-hour trip ($70) that paddles the
south coast with the wind, finishing with a boat tow back to the dock.
Scuba Diving
Molokaʻi's 32-mile Palaʻau barrier reef - Hawaii's longest - lies along the south side of
the island, promising top-notch snorkeling and excellent diving in uncrowded waters all
year long, when conditions allow. Note that in order to reach the good spots you will
need a boat.
Check the boat charters, or go with one of the activity operators (from $140, three to
four hours).
Whale Watching
Witness the sudden drama of humpback whales breaching from December to April. Mo-
lokaʻi Fish & Dive (
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), Molokaʻi Outdoors (
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) and the boat charter op-
erators all offer trips. Rates start at $70.
Moloka'i