Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Maui, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Book this clear kayak tour to explore Maui’s clear water, including the reef and sea creatures below you. Easily meet your group at Olowalu beach, then you can put on provided rash guards, and store your things in dry bags. Try some local bananas and fresh Hawaiian pineapple to keep you energized for your paddle.
- Easy to find departure point
- Kayaks, rash guards, and dry bags are provided
- Snack on provided bananas and pineapple
- Paddle for around 3 hours, and the rest of the day is free
What's Included
- SnacksLocally grown bananas upon arrival, R/O water, granola on the water, and freshly cut Hawaiian pineapple with li hing mui waiting on shore.
- Rash guards (long sleeve water shirt) for extra protection from the sun.
- Dry bags
- Reef safe sunscreen
- Fees and Taxes
- We recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Olowalu Beach, Olowalu, HI 96761, USA
On highway 30, just past mile marker 14 across from the "Welcome to Olowalu" sign heading west. We have a black SUV with Gabriel's Ohana on the door and a big wooden trailer. Coming from Lahaina/Kaanapali side it is just past mm 14.5 and the sign reads Aloha. Along the shore, no parking lot.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Maui
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- weight restriction 275 pounds (call for options)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Marciano_M
Was such a great time out on the water! Everyone was so friendly! They had snacks, sunscreen, everything you’d need out there. The tour was very informational for those who enjoy learning. Would love to go again if I ever find myself back in Maui!
Reviews
4.8
based on 230 reviews
Pat_G, Apr 2026
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!
Daisy_C, Apr 2026
Great experience with Gabe and his father. They really made sure we got our days worth. They offered to stay out with us in both snorkeling and kayaking
Ge_M, Mar 2026
Unfortunately, our trip got canceled due to bad weather. Was told from the host that we will be getting a full refund from Viator, the booking agency.
skoebel, Mar 2026
This experience was fun and relaxing! We learned about the coral reef , Maui and the surrounding islands! The pineapple after the kayaking was a special treat - thank you!
Gami_M, Mar 2026
Jason was awesome. He explained everything we needed to know about kayaking and told us about the seals and turtles and whales and the reef. We truly had a wonderful time. Jason and Nicholas were accommodating and helpful throughout our experience. I highly recommend this adventure.
Dana_D, Feb 2026
Excellent tour. Very informative and we enjoyed our time on the water. Tour operators thought of everything to make enjoyable
Karen_C, Jan 2026
Two Clear kayaks with 2 adults each and one small child in each. Pontoons were added for stability on this calm, clear day. Ease of mind with small kids. Didn’t need to look thru the bottom because of the conditions here when it is calm. The kayak bottom can get a little fouled by sand you track in and water you splash in off the oars.
Very informative and good humored staff. Nice refreshing pineapple snack.
Madeline_M, Jan 2026
Best and nicest guides in Hawaii!! Guides are patient, knowledgeable, and trusting letting each person go at the pace they desire. We saw 7 sea turtles up close!!
Isabel_E, Jan 2026
Get ready to have a great time with a wonderful family business! Gabriel and his Father,Jason, are the main tour guides for the kayaking and snorkeling. Gabriel’s mom does the administrative work for the tours behind the scenes. Gabriel’s friend even works as an assistant tour guide and she is just as friendly and helpful as the guys.
Once you park your car and make your way to their location, their friendliness and warmth will draw you in. It’s not fake or an act, they are just a close knit family and you can feel it. They really care about you having a great experience and they deal with their customers in a calm, patient way. We appreciated the family energy during the tour.saw some turtles and lots of coral. We had a great time and highly recommend it.
Heather_S, Jan 2026
This was a lovely and relaxing way to start the day. Gabriel was extraordinarily attentive and provided so much interesting information about the islands; information we hadn’t heard on other tours throughout our vacation. We really appreciated that. The kayaks were in very good condition and the dry bags and snack came in handy. While we didn’t see many fish or turtles, we had a nice time taking in the scenery with good people.
Marcie_M, Dec 2025
Very nice experience. Jason is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his sharing it with us. We saw turtles, whales coral and colorful fish.
Scott_T, Dec 2025
We all enjoyed the kayaking, the snorkeling, Jason’s dad jokes, and the education about the marine life on Maui and surrounding islands. Great adventure!
Jordan_P, Dec 2025
The guides were nice but you need to be ready for a lot of random stories early in the morning. We didn’t see any fish. We did see a threesome of humpback and a couple of sea turtles.
Virinder_S, Nov 2025
One of the best memories from our trip to the island! We went out with Jason and his crew twice. We are both non-swimmers. The clear bottom kayaks got us excited to try the snorkeling afterwards. Jason took a lot of time with us to ease us into the water and go over basics. We spent plenty of time in shallow water first. Then he personally took us out for snorkeling. Both of us hadn’t been in the water in years but we couldn’t get enough! Jason made it fun and provided a lot of information along the way.
We’ve done kayaking before in groups, this was by the far the most fun we had. If you do the snorkeling afterwards you won’t be disappointed! I can’t think of a better way to get introduced to snorkeling and you get to hang out with some great people during your trip!
Cheryl_W, Nov 2025
I booked this for my husband I. I am so glad I did. This one by far one our top favorite experiences we’ve had in a vacation. Jason was our guide for kayaking and snorkeling and had a wealth of information about the island and of course the sea life below us. It was so inspiring to see how much Jason loves educating people about the ocean and enjoying the excitement of first time snorkelers like myself after seeing the intricate world of the coral reefs for the first time. My husband is a swimmer, I am not. Jason made me feel so comfortable in the water and taught me how to breathe while wearing the snorkel gear. He is by far the best tour guide I’ve ever had and such a delightful person to be around. You are almost guaranteed to swim near a green sea turtle and the fish are everywhere! Next time I visit Maui I definitely want to bring a GoPro!
Mike_T, Oct 2025
Jason and Gabriel were so welcoming and kind from beginning to end. Very informative for the whole tour. Best experience thus far.
William_T, Oct 2025
Our guide was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and had a lot of stories to tell. The coral was cool and we saw a few fish.
Kelli_B, Sep 2025
We had an AMAZING experience this morning with Jason and his son. They were both super friendly and very knowledgeable about the reef and the wildlife we saw. The highlight was snorkeling with three sea turtles... something we will never forget! We would highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Maui!
Adam_A, Aug 2025
Gabriel was very informative about the coral, explaining the different types. He also helped ensure that we were all able to fight the stronger than normal current. His mom stayed on shore to watch our personal effects.
Beautiful experience and we would recommend to all levels of experience.
Daniel_C, Jul 2025
The father and son duo were fantastic! Both of them super down to earth and made a connection with kids and one other girl around their love for K-POP and Anime. My family and I enjoyed each aspect of event. It’s a must try.
Michael_M, Jul 2025
Jason and his sons were amazing and led a highly informative, entertaining, and well organized morning for our group. The calm clear waters and extensive reefs of the hidden gem of Olowalu were perfect, and Jason’s knowledgeable explanations and many stories enriched the experience greatly. The most memorable aspect we enjoyed was the deep generosity of spirit, time, and warmth given to our whole family. Our two sons kept talking enthusiastically about Jason and the incredible snorkeling tour that he guided long afterwards. We look forward to staying in touch for our future visits to Maui (and great tips for travel to Japan too!). Mahalo!
Marciano_M, Jul 2025
Was such a great time out on the water! Everyone was so friendly! They had snacks, sunscreen, everything you’d need out there. The tour was very informational for those who enjoy learning. Would love to go again if I ever find myself back in Maui!
Amanda_M, Jul 2025
Due to weather, we were unable to do the kayaking portion but we LOVED the snorkeling. Guides were patient and helpful, even with my weary 6 year old. This was a final activity in Maui and, it did not disappoint!
Nicole_F, Jul 2025
Small group. Great for beginners up to medium ability. Family run. Great snorkeling equipment provided.
Melani_D, Jul 2025
Gabriel was a great guide, he made sure people were safe by checking on them often. He knew a lot about the reefs and the islands.
Tawnya_H, Jun 2025
We had such a great experience with Jason and his sons. They were all very friendly and helpful. We got to swim with a turtle and also saw many fish and sea critters. The kayak part was very educational and enjoyable.
KangIn_P, Jun 2025
Absolutely amazing experience and THE highlight of our trip to Maui. Our Maui trip would not have been the same without this tour.
This was the first time that my girlfriend and I went kayaking and snorkeling. We were a little worried at first as neither of us are strong swimmers, but Jason made sure we were safe and comfortable. Before we knew it we were snorkeling out in the ocean and admiring Maui's "Mother Reef" at Olowalu, which was truly an experience that I'll never forget.
Jason is such a fun person to talk to and throughout the tour he will teach you about the ocean and its creatures (you even get to hold some of them!). He is always checking to make sure everyone is safe and is super patient with everyone, especially with first-time snorkelers.
If you are hesitant because you have never been in the ocean, there is no reason at all to be worried. Looking back, if we chose not to do this tour with Jason, we definitely would have regretted that decision. Probably the only experience we would consider doing again if we came back to Maui one day 😊
Monica_M, May 2025
Absolutely amazing experience! Jason and Gabriel were great; they shared their knowledge and pointed out all the amazing marine life. The snorkeling was wonderful!
Jennifer_D, May 2025
WOW! Absolutely WOW! First of all the communication was taken to another level!, Jason texted individually personalized directions the day before and the morning of pictures showing all the Kayaks lined up so we could find the meeting point easily. Jason was so friendly and absolutely loves what he does! He gave us so much history and ocean knowledge , found us creatures to hold and look at. He was so gentle with the animals and so educational. He did not rush us at all, made sure we were ok and we all ventured off! The extras were incredibly great that he supplied, reef safe sunscreen, snacks, water, rash guards, dry bags but the icing on the cake was the fresh pineapple he taught us the best way to cut and we all had a great snack! Thank you for making my 1st time to Maui a super memorable one! I have so much respect for the ocean now:)
Kyrillos_T, May 2025
This tour was awesome - family run and they are passionate and truly genuine great people. One of the highlights of my Hawaii trip for sure
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