First Timers Non-Swimmer Snorkel: Turtle Guarantee
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Maui, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The ocean off Maui is bursting with colorful reefs and vibrant sea life. Explore the magnificent ocean—even if you can’t swim—with an experienced and patient guide who will explain each step, help with your gear (flotation devices available), and stay by your side if desired. You’ll explore the waters off Wailea with your guide and a small-group, making this adventure perfect for snorkelers of any level.
- Snorkel Maui’s Wailea Beach with an experienced and hands-on guide
- Enjoy more personal attention on this small-group adventure
- All snorkel gear and flotation devices are included
- Photos and video available upon request
What's Included
- Personal guide in the water beside you, with shallow-water instruction
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentPremium snorkel gear — mask, snorkel and fins.
- Flotation device (PFD)
- Wetsuit on request
- Never more than 10 guests
- Guide gratuity
- Private transportation
- Photos of your experience — available for purchase from your guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Makena Landing Park5083 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
Type "Makena Landing Park" into your GPS. From here you will see a small parking lot with outdoor showers and restrooms. Drive up the small hill past the restrooms. You will see a white van parked just past the restrooms (100-200 yards). Meet your guides here!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Shoe Size of each Guest
- Groups are never more than 10 guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Amazing experience with a great guide Joe. Great explanations and guidance before and during the tour. Great sights of Turtles, sea urchins, sea stars, tons of colorful fish, and even an octopus. Totally recommended!
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Travelers consistently praise the snorkeling tour for its safety-focused, family-friendly approach and accessible activities suitable for all skill levels, including children and beginners. Guides are described as patient, knowledgeable, and supportive, providing clear explanations that enhance comfort and confidence. The photography service stands out for capturing high-quality, memorable images of marine life, further enriching the experience. Overall, the tour is valued for its personalized guidance and enjoyable, inclusive atmosphere.
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Joe was awesome. I knew swimming but snorkeling is different and this was my first snorkeling experience. You breathe through the device and it took a while for me to get adjusted. I have given up snorkeling before but Joe made me learn it and get comfortable with it. Highly recommend. We did meet out sea friends like turtles, octopus etc.
Best snorkel experience ever!! We went with our family of four with two boys age 7 and 10 and with my in-laws that were ages 70+. Joe, our guide, accommodated all skill levels in our group from beginner/non-swimmers to more experienced snorkelers. We were up close and personal with an octopus and sea urchins. He knew exactly where to go to see sea turtles and we got to see four of them! He took plenty of pictures and videos to document our experience. It was so nice to be in a small group setting versus a larger tour company where you are surrounded by 25-50 other people. We highly recommend Zephyr and
Joe!
This snorkeling tour was great!! Joe was our guide he took great care of us from directions to get us there to seeing turtles and he even showed us an octopus!! I had never snorkeled before and Joe made it easy and great!
Amazing! Our small daughter (8yo) got to see a see turtle, fish, see urchins, and even hold a baby octopus! The guide was extremely accommodating and the photos turned out truly spectacular. A+
Our guide, Robbie, demonstrated remarkable patience and significantly enhanced our snorkeling experience beyond our expectations. As beginners, his professional guidance put us at ease and ensured the activity was truly rewarding.
It was an amazing experience as first time snorkelers, we felt supported and safe. Joe was a great guide. I would highly recommend this company and I would tour with them again
We had an amazing time! The Turtle is my animal, and the chance to be in the water with them was a dream come true! Jo was so amazing! I am not a strong swimmer and was so nervous! He guided me the whole way and made me feel proud of myself for sticking with it! He made my dream come true! Thank you so much for this amazing experience!
If you are a non-swimmer with a legitimate fear of the water regardless of age you can snorkel with Joe and be confident he will support and reassure you every step of the way. My daughter who is a very strong swimmer wanted to go and I was reluctant and refused until we found the non-swimmer option, she convinced me to try it. I was ready to back out when the water was only waist high but I’m so glad Joe encouraged me, he’s very patient so if you’re considering this excursion but have fear like I did I’m confident Joe will be there with and for you as much or little as you need. Debbi & Brooke
Great experience for new comers to snorkeling, our guide Robbie was fantastic provided a good experience for the newcomers with freedom for the more experienced. Got to various species of fish and urchins, turtles, held an octopus. Robbie provided many purchased photos for a lasting memory. recommend renting the sea scooters he provided allows you to really scoot around.
Definitely a great experience - not sure why I waited to be a senior citizen before trying snorkeling. I do swim but wasn’t sure about my strength to climb up into a boat so the walk in from the shore boosted my confidence that I could do this. The instructor,Robbie, was so kind, patient and reassuring through the event. He was highly skilled and made sure everyone in the group was safe at all times. Definitely recommend for a memorable experience.
Robbie gave us the clear instructions on how to do the snorkeling, and he was with us whole the tour
It was an amazing experience we will never forget. Robbie was a wonderful guide not only did he make sure we had a beautiful experience he made us feel safe and comfortable. We will definitely do it again.
This was an amazing experience from start to finish! My husband can NOT swim at all and has not really ever been in water over his chest and never in the ocean. Joe was absolutely awesome at reassuring him and keeping him safe and allowing us both to enjoy this experience together! My husband almost bailed and went back to shore in the first 5 minutes because he was in his head and started to panic a bit but Joe was so calm and reassuring and put him at ease that he hung with it and so happy he did! We got to see 3 turtles, the big one swam under my husband and bumped his shell on his belly it was the coolest thing ever! We also got to hold an octopus a starfish and a sea urchin! We highly recommend Joe and would book again with him in a minute he is funny knowledgeable and has a true love for his job and a passion for the ocean and Sealife and it shows. When we made it back to shore my husband was so happy that he did it and was ready to go again. Thank you for making this an amazing memory and our favorite experience on this vacation.
My wife and I booked the non-swimmer snorkeling experience, and it was honestly one of the highlights of our Maui trip. My wife got comfortable within about 5 minutes in the shallow water, but I completely panicked at first 😅. Joe was incredibly patient and reassuring. He used a paddleboard float that I could hold onto and actually swam alongside me until I felt comfortable on my own. Eventually, I got the hang of it and had an absolute blast!
We got to see a shark (mini one), an octopus , starfish , and sea turtles , which made the experience even more memorable. If you're a non-swimmer or nervous about snorkeling, definitely book this experience. Joe’s guidance and patience made all the difference. It was 100% worth adding to our Maui trip, and I would absolutely recommend it!
Awesome time with our guide Joe, we got to see tons of fish, turtles, sea urchins and a baby octopus. Highly recommend!
Excellent experience for my family. First time taking my kids (9 and 7 years) for some real snorkeling in Maui. We had an absolute blast... while it may say it's for beginners... we still got to see an abundance of ocean life including a friendly octopus, turtle and a ray. Robbie did a great job leading us, taking numerous photos/videos for us so we could focus on taking in everything. Great location as well... a lot to see!
I would not recommend this for first timers or small children. While there were floatation devices available, we were discouraged to use them by our guide. Thank god we did use them because we are not strong swimmers and our guide gave no assistance whatsoever. We also got left in the dust at the end when he realized he needed to get to shore quickly for his next group. We were left on our own to make it shore by ourselves, all novice swimmers. He had mentioned a floating board we could use if we got tired, except it wasn’t available when we were actually tired. Again, thanking god for those flotation devices that saved us in the end. There were additional devices available for a novice swimmers at an extra charge that was not noted beforehand. The pictures taken during our tour were also only available for an extra charge, which was not noted beforehand either. We were told we would get pictures and then informed at the end this was only available with an extra charge. We had a great experience with sea life and he did get nice pictures with said sea life which was special. I didn’t appreciate his attitude especially as someone with anxiety regarding water and as someone who has a family with small children. I think this guide and tour is best for couples who are new at snorkeling but who can swim.
So worth it!! We had 9 people in our group of which only two had snorkeled. 3 were non swimmers. We had ages 7 thru 71. Robby was so awesome! Totally recommend him! We would all do it again!
Robbie was our guide and just wow! I am a very beginner swimmer borderline non summer so I booked this one specifically bc it was in the title and I can get a little panicky in the water! But Robbie assured us I’d be okay and I rented one/added of those speed machine things and I highly recommend that for anyone nervous about the water. It ran out of batter on our way back but that’s probably bc I was using it the whole time lol 😂 but by that time I felt much more comfortable in the water and just held on to Robbie’s board and kicked my legs back! We saw a schoo of fish and a turtle and octopus! No sharks 🦈 🤣 We were in Lahaina and drove about an hour and it was worth the drive to be led so patiently and confidently by Robbie! Highly recommend and will bring my kids back
when they are older! 😊 The beach/spot is really nice too so prepare to stay a little longer!
Robbie made the experience absolutely wonderful. He was accommodating and made all of us comfortable and showed us an incredible underwater world in the water. He took some great photos as well. Thanks Robbie for making it special for us!
Robbie was incredible. 5 star all the way. Watching him work inspired me . We had some that were scared and wanted to quit , he was incredibly patient, understanding and calm and walked everyone through . He towed around basically the entire group while still finding time to take photos , go dive for sea life . I can’t say enough how impressed I am . If you are reading this and have the opportunity don’t miss it . Ask for Robbie and you won’t be disappointed.
We had the best experience snorkeling with Robbie! Both of us know how to swim, but we had never snorkeled, so we opted for this class, and we are so glad we did! Robbie was patient, and it was clear he’s very experienced. We saw a lot of wildlife including sea turtles, octopus, sea urchin and star fish! This was one of the best parts of our entire trip!
It was an amazing experience! I felt safe the whole time. My partner was a little nervous at first, & Robbie did a great job making him feel confident & comfortable by the end of the tour! Robbie also made it easy to purchase the photos, which we did not do until after the tour. He took amazing pictures & we really had a great experience!
Getting into the water for the first time felt a little daunting, but Robbie changed all of that for us. He is a wonderfully supportive instructor who made learning to snorkel an absolute breeze. We thoroughly enjoyed our first underwater adventure and can't thank him enough for making it so easy and fun. Seeing the sea turtles was the highlight of our trip!
This was amazing! It was perfect for me and my boyfriend who have never done this before. Robbie was amazing at going over directions and making us feel comfortable with the equipment. He was great at pointing out turtles, urchins, starfish, and even an octopus. He took some amazing pictures and videos that I’m so glad we had the choice to buy at the end. Trip was totally worth it and amazing.
Joe made our snorkeling experience absolutely unforgettable! He was so enthusiastic, engaging, and made everyone feel comfortable from the start. This was my first time snorkeling, and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better guide or experience. His energy and knowledge made the entire trip so much fun, and you can truly tell he loves what he does. Highly recommend!
Joe was an excellent guide for the first time and no swimmers snorkeling. He explained things well. He has a great personality. We saw several species of fish, sea urchins, star fish and lots of sea turtles. Highly recommended. Thank you Joe!
Joe is an AMAZING instructor and guide. My husband and I are two 60 something retired US Navy vets who are in Maui to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. We wanted to do something Amazing to commemorate our life together and Joe did not disappoint. I'm not a swimmer and my Hubby is not comfortable in the ocean. Joe was very kind and beyond patient. He definitely earned his pay this morning 🤣. For a matter of fact, Im praying he will get a raise.
Robbie was very helpful and patient with our tentative 7 year old. He found so many sea animals for us. Super informative and nice. Thanks!
Perfect for those with no snorkeling experience and/or are afraid of water. Joe was amazing and very patient with us. He took lots of great pictures of all of us with the turtles and other marine life he found. I’m so happy we booked this outing!
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