Lahaina Molokai Sea Cliffs Flightseeing Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Lahaina Maui cruise tender pier area!
  
• Two Certified and experienced Captains per flight!
  
• 45- minute flightseeing over the amazing Molokai Island!
  
• Noise-canceling headphones and great audio narration!
  
• Opportunity to capture on video or photography!

Fly to Molokai, "The Friendly Isle", the fifth largest island of the eight islands that make up Hawaii. See waterfalls, the largest sea cliffs in the world, rainforest valley and beautiful beaches. This Lahaina Molokai Cessna Flightseeing Excursion is the best way for you to see more during your time in port. Board a Cessna C208 Caravan that is equipped with large viewing windows on both sides of the aircraft, allowing for uninterrupted sightseeing. Small groups are guaranteed, as the plane has a maximum of six passengers. Less noise with sound canceling headphones with tour narration and island music enrich the experience. Witness the interesting Kalaupapa Peninsula and see the extensive coral reefs through the crystal-clear ocean water.

Once your ship has docked in Lahaina you will meet your guide directly at the pier. Follow them to your transportation to the Kapalua Airport, which is conveniently located less than 10 miles from the pier. Upon arrival at the Airport, you will meet your pilot and climb aboard the Cessna C208 Caravan, pick your seat, put on your headphones and buckle in for the flight of your life.

As you take off into the sky you will fly north across the 8.4 miles (13.5km) Pailolo Channel, which means "crazy fisherman". The Hawaiians named the channel this due to the roughness of the sea and the often-windy conditions found there. Once you are above Molokai Island one of the first sites you will see is the East Molokai Volcano. This extinct shield volcano makes up two-thirds of the island, and include the famous massive sea cliffs. Around 1.4 million years ago, the northern third of this Volcano collapsed and broke off into the sea, forming the sea cliffs. They rise a staggering 3,000 feet (900m) above sea level.

Fly along the sea cliffs as you head towards the Kalaupapa Peninsula. This small peninsula is separated from the rest of Molokai by the sea cliffs, the only land access is a mule trail. This Peninsula was used from 1866 to 1969 as a quarantine area for those affected by Leprosy. Many of the residents chose to remain on the peninsula even after they were treated and considered non-contagious. The state promised that they could live there for the rest of their lives.

Next head inland over the rainforest valleys and glimpse waterfalls. See the town of Ho'olehua, from there you will fly above the southern coast, which is where the most extensive coral reefs in all of the Hawaiian Islands are found. See how the different shades and shadows of blue mark the shapes of the reefs.

Crossing back over the Pailolo Channel you can see the island of Lanai to the south as well as the resorts on the coast along the western coast of Maui. Land again at the Kapalua Airport, where the transportation will be waiting to bring you directly back to the cruise ship pier in Lahaina.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Lahaina Maui cruise tender pier area
  
• Two Certified and experienced Captains per flight
  
• 45- minute flightseeing over the amazing Molokai island
  
• Noise-canceling headphones and great audio narration
  
• Opportunity to capture on video or photography
• All fees and taxes included

Excursion Notes

• Please note that guests depart the cruise pier 45 minutes before the flight. Meeting time is 12:45 PM and the flight departs at 01:30 PM. Actual flight time is 45 minutes. Excursion duration includes travel time.
• We suggest you bring along a camera and have cash on hand for souvenirs, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.

Where we meet

For the Lahaina Molokai Sea Cliffs Flightseeing Excursion, you will meet at your Lahaina Maui Cruise Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Minimum participation age is 5 years old.
• Guests must be able to navigate 4 steps into the airplane unassisted.
• The maximum weight per guest is 350lbs (159 kilos).
• Guests prone to air/motion sickness should take precautions ahead of time.
• This Lahaina Molokai Sea Cliffs Flightseeing Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.