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Learn stand-up paddleboarding on this private beginner tour at Makena Landing. Start with a shore-side introduction, then paddle in protected waters along the Wailea-Makena coastline with your guide, who leads you to a sea turtle area while sharing tips and techniques. Enjoy stunning ocean views as you gain confidence on the water in a safe, guided experience.

Experience Maui’s coastline with a private adventure designed for beginners, families, and first-time paddleboarders. Combining paddleboarding and snorkeling in one outing, this tour provides personalized instruction and a flexible pace tailored to your comfort level. Private guidance helps build confidence on the water while increasing your chances of spotting sea turtles and other marine life.

First-time surfers often feel exposed trying to learn alone or with strangers watching, and a group lesson of fellow beginners takes some of that pressure off. This Kihei surf lesson covers the basics in a group of other beginners, with your surfboard and equipment provided, parking onsite, and lessons held Monday through Saturday mornings at Kalama Park's gentle waves.

Escape Maui’s busiest beaches and discover Lanai’s vibrant marine habitats on a guided snorkeling adventure. Depart from Lahaina Harbor to explore multiple snorkel sites where you may encounter dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and tropical fish. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and snorkeling equipment are included, so you can spend the day focused on the water instead of the details.

Seasoned guides explain whale behavior on this tour from Maui aboard a super raft, which gets you out to the whales faster than a traditional boat. Maui whale watching runs from December to April when migrating humpbacks return to the marine sanctuary. Depart from Maalaea Harbor and listen for the sounds of these marine mammals via underwater hydrophone.

Learning to surf is one of Maui’s most popular visitor activities, and this Maui surf lesson takes place in the waters off Kihei. Learn the history of surfing in Hawaii and the proper way to paddle your board, before heading out for the chance to stand up and ride your very first wave. With its calm and consistent ocean conditions, this protected spot is perfect for learning at any time of the year, and a local instructor will help you experience the stoke of surfing in Maui.

Take a boat trip up the Kanaio Coast with a couple of stops for snorkeling along the way with this tour. You'll visit the sea caves and lava arches around Kanaio followed by snorkeling stops at both La Perouse Bay and a turtle spot, stopping for a included lunch before returning to shore.

Ideal for travelers interested in new water activities, this small-group experience provides lessons and riding sessions with electric foilboards, propelled surfboards that can “fly” up to two feet (0.6. meters) above the water. Experience with the board isn’t required as each session begins with pre-flight training on the beach.

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.

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.)

If you’re looking to learn the basics of scuba diving while in Hawaii, book this Lahaina Intro to Scuba Diving Course that’s perfect for beginners and includes all the necessary equipment needed to learn. A certified instructor leads this class for uncertified divers to learn how to dive. Plus, your instructor knows the best dive spots for seeing sea life during your first dives, making it a memorable experience.

We are the safest snorkel tour that is available on Maui due to our Airtime Watertime Flotation Wetsuits that are provided for every guests doing our snorkel tour. This is a must for Safety is #1

Enjoy a day of paddling adventure in Maui during this 90-minute stand-up paddleboard lesson from Kihei. Learn the basics of this fun-filled sport that offers the perfect combination of exercise and adventure while floating on a longer version of surfboard with a paddle. You’ll also enjoy a short guided tour of the coastal area near your lesson.

No other ocean activity or rental on Maui has Airtime Watertime Flotation wetsuits. Our unsinkable water activity for children, handicap, special needs, veterans, elders by using your resort pool with the handicap chair left to enter the pool. Treat your mind, body & soul thru relaxation while hearing your heartbeat. Relieves muscle tension, stiffness, stress by exercising while floating on your back. Feel your bodies senses & become one with your environment. Take a break from the real world by just floating & being at peace during this unique and amazing experience. Rent for 24 hours our flotation wetsuits, goggles, headphones while listening to humpback whales, spinner dolphins & the ocean waves sounds along with any music of your choice by programing our headphone. The Holistic Learning Center is available and offers their services by appointment only 808.222.7981 Not Included In the Package Must call to confirm rental pick up time at 808.281.0466.

Discover the many waterfalls along the Road to Hana with a private guide to show you the best photo spots and vistas. While group tours spend more time driving, this personalized tour is focused on the adventures along the way. An ideal excursion for families, seniors, or couples, your flexible guide lets you set the pace rather than being forced to keep up with—or wait for—other tourists.

Explore Maui’s “Mother Reef” on this half-day guided kayaking and snorkeling safari along the shoreline of Olowalu, where you’ll swim and splash amidst massive corals that are over 100 years old. As one of Maui’s largest reefs, the area teems with tropical marine life including fish, octopus and turtles—and there’s a very good chance you’ll encounter a turtle swimming right in front of your face.

Skip the 150-person cruises and go whale-watching on an intimate vessel—better for you, better for the whales. Depart from Ka'anapali Beach at 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, and enjoy Hawaiian views and talks from the onboard animal behaviorist until the splashing and spouting distract your eye. Going out in both calm and choppy waters, with any luck, you’ll get up close and personal with these titanic-hearted creatures.

Explore Maui’s underwater world with ease on this sea scooter tour. Join a small group on the beach to discover rocky points and white sand beaches along the western coast. Your sea scooter propels you through the water to help you explore underwater coral reefs. See several aquatic fauna and flora and learn to recognize invasive species as well as coral and fish diseases.

If you want to pretend you’re a mermaid, then this is the tour for you. This small group tour in Maui lets you put on a mermaid tail and blast through the water using a sea scooter. This sustainable tour aims to protect the reefs by using safe sunscreen, so know you’re being kind to the environment on this tour. Make sure you’re an advanced snorkeler for your safety, and so you can enjoy yourself fully.

Cruise along the Maui coast as you watch the sun rise over the ocean on a whale-watching excursion. See these gentle giants in their natural habitat from a comfortable boat, crewed by local experts from Lahaina. Enjoy the ocean scenery and wildlife spotting as you listen to the whales underwater with the hydrophone and see them breach the waters.

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.

See Maui’s humpback whales from a raft-style boat that brings you closer to the water than many larger vessels. The small-group setting offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography while creating a more personal experience for everyone onboard. It’s an especially good choice if you want unobstructed views of whales in their natural habitat.

Get out on the water and go in search of green sea turtles and other marine wildlife on this half-day guided kayak and snorkel tour in South Maui. Enjoy the calm, clear water, with great views of Haleakala National Park and the majestic West Maui Mountains as you paddle out from Makena along the south shore. Then, slip into the water to snorkel with turtles.

Learn to stand-up paddleboard while on vacation in Maui with this group class. Join other adventurous travelers and a qualified instructor to learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding, a great way to explore the ocean's gentle swells. With a guaranteed small class size, you'll get plenty of individualized attention and be up and gliding around in no time.