Top Maui Kayaking Tours

Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included

Most Maui snorkeling tours use boats with limited visibility of what's directly beneath, and shore-based snorkeling at Turtle Town requires walking gear over loose rock to reach the water. This small-group tour uses clear-bottom kayaks to paddle over the reef with views of the water below, with snorkeling gear included for in-water sessions among the turtles, manta rays, and tropical fish at the reef.

Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour at Makena Turtle Town

Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

Explore the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean with this small-group kayaking and snorkeling experience to Maui's most vibrant reef, Olowalu. After a quick beach check-in and safety talk with your guide, hop into the kayaks and paddle along the coast, taking in the native marine life. Make a snorkel stop to see Hawaiian green sea turtles cleaning their shells while your guides handle everything else. The perfect activity for nature and adventure lovers, this is a unique experience for those who enjoy an active vacation.

Turtle Town Coastal Kayak & Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited

Maui: Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena

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2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience paddling in a clear kayak and snorkeling in one day during this tour at Turtle Reef Olowalu. Spot Maui's marine wonders through a clear kayak, offering views of turtles, fish, eels, rays, dolphins, and even humpback whales in winter. Paddle amidst stunning sights like Haleakala and the West Maui mountains, while viewing islands like Kaho‘olawe, Lanai, and Molokai. No prior kayaking or snorkeling experience is required.

Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour at Olowalu

This is a one of a kind experience. We are the only Clear Kayak Sunset/Glow Tour in Hawaii. Get a unique view of Maui's beautiful sunset from the comfort of your clear kayak. See the transition of life on the reef from night to day. Stargaze and hear stories of the Island. As the sky gets dark the underwater light gets bright drawing in plankton. The plankton then draws in various sea life like jelly fish, squid, nudibranch, fish and hopefully the majestic manta rays. Each person will get a glow bracelet and necklace. Each boat with also have a big white light to navigate the coral. When you return to shore we cut a locally grown pineapple for you to enjoy.

Maui: Sunset/Glow Clear Kayak Tour in Olowalu

Water Bike Tour in South Maui

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Swim and snorkel in waters celebrated for their tropical fish on this tour, which gets you to parts of the water that aren’t accessible from the beach. Kayak off the Makena coastline, an historic, volcanic section of shore that’s protected from wind and the waves. Keep an eye out for the Hawaiian Green sea turtles that casually cruise along the reefs and make a stop for refreshments en route.

Maui South Shore Premier Kayak and Snorkel Tour from Makena Beach

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This is an intimate, owner-operated expedition led by a guide with over 10+ years of experience on Maui waters. Unlike the large harbor boats with huge crowds, our kayaks allow us to spend time with the whales without the loud motor sound-allowing us to hear the rhythmic breathing of the whales and the mesmerizing whale song that you just can't get on a larger boat. Experiencing these gentle giants at water level is a total game-changer. There is nothing like the experience of being right next to a whale just inches above the waterline. It makes the encounter feel incredibly personal and puts the true scale of these creatures into perspective. This ensures a five-star, intimate journey that you just can't get on larger boats. As we transition to the shoreline to visit a turtle cleaning station you will swim alongside Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu) and explore the volcanic coral reefs of South Maui. You stay present in the magic; I'll handle the rest.

Maui: Kayak Whale Watch & Turtle Town Snorkel with Free Photos

Spend 4-hours with a small-group (8 max) and a guide s you experience an ocean adventure on Maui’s south coast. Enjoy the use of provided kayak and snorkel gear as you paddle through clear, calm waters, stopping along the way to swim and snorkel. Keep your eyes peeled for local marine life like green sea turtles, manta rays, octopuses, dolphins, and sometimes even Humpback whales (normally spotted between December and April.)

Makena-Wailea Explorer Trip in Maui

Paddle out along the shores of Makena on the south side of Maui for a guided, 4-hour kayak and snorkeling adventure with green sea turtles. Enjoy the calm, clear water, with great views of Haleakala National Park and the majestic West Maui Mountains along the way. Plus, the turtle sightings are guaranteed on this small-group tour — not to mention whales in the winter and pods of dolphins from time to time. All snorkeling gear plus fresh Maui Gold pineapple and bottled water are included.

Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch Snorkel Tour

Golden hour in Maui is something you’ll never forget. Kayak the coastline, snorkel with sea turtles, and watch for whales as the sun sets. Experience Maui’s coastline from the ocean during the most beautiful time of day. Paddle along the shoreline as the sky fills with color. During whale season, watch for humpback whales breaching, tail slapping, and spouting in the distance. Midway through the tour, we stop to snorkel. Swim alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical reef fish. Kayak. Snorkel. Sunset. Whales. All in one unforgettable experience. This is a small group tour designed to feel relaxed, personal, and fun — not crowded or rushed. Perfect for beginners and all experience levels. We provide quality kayaks, snorkel gear, and experienced local guides who love sharing Maui’s coastline and wildlife. IMPORTANT!! Meet time is 2 hours before sunset to allow time for gear fitting, a brief safety overview, and snorkel instructions before heading out.

Turtle Town Sunset Kayak & Snorkel: Wailea

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Paddle out from the Maui beaches for a guided small-group kayak with snorkeling adventure and whale watching. Travel the calm, clear waters along the beautiful Olowalu coastline and enjoy spectacular views of the majestic West Maui Mountains. Then hop into the water and snorkel with endangered green sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. Basic swimming skills are required. All snorkeling gear plus refreshments and snacks are included.

Kayak and Snorkel West Maui at Olowalu

Ditch the crowds and boat tours for this kayaking and snorkeling trip on the ocean off of Olowalu Beach. Paddle at your own pace, with no time limit, to witness scenic views of Maui and the surrounding islands. Use top-quality snorkel gear and experience close encounters with marine life, such as reef fish and sea turtles. During whale migration season, roughly from December to April, you may see humpbacks.

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour-Olowalu Maui

Electric Foilboard rides/lessons/sessions at Sugar Beach, Maui

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Kayak and Snorkel: Maui West Shore

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Maui’s South Shore on a 2.5- or 4.5-hour snorkel and kayak tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll paddle through the scenic Makena Bay on your choice of single or tandem kayaks. Then, take a dip in the water and explore the underwater world on a snorkel tour. Keep your eyes peeled for green sea turtles and other bright marine life. This family-friendly excursion is suitable for all skill levels, and your guide will provide paddling instructions as needed. Lunch is also included on the 4.5-hour option.

South Shore Turtle Kayak and Snorkel Experience

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Paddle, Snorkel and Learn to Surf: All in a Day on Maui

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Partake in a time-honored Hawaiian tradition during this private, outrigger canoe sailing experience along Maui's stunning Wailea coast. Learn about Hawaiian culture and history, including the ancient art of canoe construction, sailing, and navigation. Launch the boat from the beach using traditional methods. Spot sea turtles, reef fish, and seasonal humpback whales, with snorkeling equipment provided.

Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Experience in Maui

2 hoursFree Cancellation

This Maui kayaking and snorkel tour is a chance to experience the best of both worlds by pairing snorkeling with hiking! Kayak and snorkel off South Maui and the historic Makena coastline, before taking a guided, cultural hike through ancient Hawaiian ruins. This combo tour is the perfect way to experience the Maui outdoors, and a great way to explore the island—by land as well as by sea.

Waterfall Hike and Kayak Snorkel & Paddle from Makena

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Maui: Whale Watch and Scenic Tour from Kayak

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take two great activities and package them up......... Kayak & Snorkel Maui's best area seeing turtles, whales (in season) and so much reef life!!! Next scoot over to Kalama Park for some surfing... learn to ride waves and act like a pro! Seriously, this combination is our favorite... kayak & snorkeling is easy going them invigorate yourselves learning to surf. A great single day or make it a two day event.

Kayak, Snorkel and Surf Package

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour at Makena Turtle Town

Michael_L, Sep 2026

Great tour…….Great guide !!

The kayak snorkeling in Turtle Town was simply amazing !!! Marc was an exceptional guide and so safety conscious. He knew all the right spots and took the best photos of my wife and I. We saw tons of turtles and fish. Don’t overthink this……..go with Marc on this adventure……you’ll be so glad you did.

Turtle Town Coastal Kayak & Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

Michael_L, Aug 2026

JUST DO IT……. You’ll love it.

This was such a great experience and Payson (guide) was exceptional. We saw a bunch of turtles (7+) and he took awesome pictures throughout the tour. Yes, I know there was another reviewer who commented about the fee for the pictures that Payson took. What price can you put on your phone and worrying about your phone throughout the tour. Leave it and embrace the experience and let him capture all the pics. So worth it !!!!! Great pics, great kayaking & snorkeling. Just do it…….you won’t regret it !!

Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included

Myrna_N, Aug 2026

Worth every minute!

It was an intimate and wonderful experience! A highlight of our trip!!! Went with my husband and my 15 year old girl twins. There was only us and one other family and Chris told me that he usually doesn’t do more than 10 people (5 kayaks). I think having a small group really allowed for a very private experience with our own tour guide telling us about history of Hawaii Hawaiian islands and Maui in particular. As we were kayaking, we could see the ocean floor from our clear kayaks. I wanna say it was only about 20 to 30 feet so it made my one girl who’s uncomfortable with snorkeling very comfortable with the situation. Chris was also very protective of our direction in the water and the water was very calm. Maui is known for its calm waters in the morning. And it was time for snorkeling. Chris helped us out out of the kayak and into the water. He also directed us towards where we would see turtles, he was spot on! Nobody was around us and it was like our own private swim time with the turtles. We saw at least four or five and also fish like Humohumo’s, rainbow and others. And my daughter, who is normally uncomfortable with snorkeling, enjoyed every minute of it. It was about a three hour excursion in total and so worth the experience. Chris was the best guide!

Water Bike Tour in South Maui

Mclayn_R, Jun 2026

Unique water sport experience for all

This is a local family owned business. They were so sweet & helpful and ensured we had the best time while being safe. It’s unique to Maui especially to “bike” on the water. We were lucky enough to encounter a pod of dolphins swimming by. They were knowledgeable, answered any questions we had & I cannot recommend this enough. Mahalo!

South Shore Turtle Kayak and Snorkel Experience

Lisa_M, Jun 2026

Great trip for anyone! Loads of turtles! Lots of fun and just the right amount of time!

This is a great trip! Tyler was the best guide. Park in the Makena parking lot and then walk up the road and you’ll see all the tour guides there. There are a few different tours going on in the same area, all small groups of 10 or less. This is way better than the big boat tour. Our guide,Tyler, told us all sorts of stuff about the island and he checked on each of the 9 of us. We stopped in two spots and saw so many turtles! They are everywhere! We had to paddle backward so we wouldn’t bump into o them.

Maui: Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena

Scarlett_G, May 2026

This was a great...

This was a great experience! We went on the 10:30 tour but still had calm waters and lots of turtles. Jeremiah was a great guide. He explained everything down to the basics so that I felt comfortable even with no kayak or snorkeling experience. The kayaks were very fun and sturdy and Jeremiah shared a lot of great stories and facts along the way. The snorkeling site had so much to look at and Jeremiah was super patient as I figured out the snorkeling portion. Overall, an awesome experience.

Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited

Pat_G, Apr 2026

Incredible Views All Around

We had a wonderful experience. We never kayaked before but felt completely safe and ready for the experience. The family that operates this business is very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time viewing undersea and coastline. We saw plenty of turtles and fish. Our guide (one of the sons) also shared lots of island and wildlife information. Came away from the morning of kayaking feeling so relaxed but exhilarated from the experience. It's a 100% a must do!

Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

Jessica_R, Apr 2026

Swam with sea turtles!! 😍

WOW!!! Hands down the best experience of my life!! It’s always been a dream of mine to swim with sea turtles and John made that happen. 100/10 experience and will definitely be doing this again when we come back to Maui! John was excellent in showing us the ropes of kayaking and made it super fun and easy. If you’re thinking about snorkeling, do it!!

Maui South Shore Premier Kayak and Snorkel Tour from Makena Beach

Carolyn_K, Dec 2025

Best Snorkel & Kayak Tour in Maui. Five Stars Thanks to Our Guide Rabbit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Our kayak and snorkel tour with Maui Eco Tours- South Pacific Kayaks was the highlight of our Maui trip. If you can, ask for Rabbit as your guide. He was outstanding! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, naturally funny and made everyone feel completely at ease, especially when it came to safety. The experience itself was amazing. We saw sea turtles and an incredible variety of fish, and since we visited during whale season, we also got to see whales. The tour felt personal, relaxed, and immersive in a way that a large tour boat simply can’t match. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Maui, and especially Rabbit as your guide. It’s an absolute must-do.