Tour Information
This fun and educational Maui kayaking tour starts at Makena Landing and paddles around the bay area. The calm, clear ocean is perfect for various water activities including swimming, snorkeling and animal watching. Float next to peaceful turtles and admire the stunning tropical underwater world. Leave all your worries behind and join this unique Hawaiian experience.
This kayaking Maui trip is planned as a leisurely paddle around Makena Bay, available to all ability levels and ages 5 and up. Whether it's your first time on a kayak or if you're an experienced paddler, this Hawaiian adventure is a wonderful experience. Highlights include snorkeling with the endangered green sea turtle and wonderful views of Haleakala.
Paddling distance is approx. 2.5 miles (4km).
Beach Instructions and Safety Talk
Guide Assisted Launch and Landings
Quality Snorkel Equipment, PFD, and dry bag if needed
Light refreshments
Quality Touring Kayaks - Singles and Doubles Available
CPR and First Aid Certified Guides with Many Years Ocean Experience
Local taxes
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Paddling distance is approx 2.0 to 2.5 miles
The 10:30am tour is only available to guests who are 16 years and over.
The 7:15am departure offers ideal weather conditions, more active reef life, better visibility, etc. Best Experience!
715 tour time ages 5+ / 1030 tour time ages 16+
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
John was our tour guide, and he was absolutely amazing! He was super knowledgeable, professional, and fun to be with for the few hours of the tour. We were able to see a ton of marine life, including turtles, fish, eels, and so much more! John knew the best locations to make the tour super active! He was also very accommodating to everybody’s skill levels on the tour. Would highly recommend and will be back during whale season to do this again!!
Great family experience. Saw some turtles and other marine life while snorkelling! Jake was a great host
Madison was very knowledgeable and an awesome guide. We had a really good time and will be back on our next trip to Maui
Our experience was beyond epic and exceeded our expectations. Madi was the perfect guide! We appreciated her knowledge and expertise making us feel safe while enjoying a memorable family experience. We highly recommend this tour with Madi since she was the ideal guide. We received an education as well as better understanding of the ocean life and how to navigate the water respectfully and mindfully. It was the ultimate island experience.
John our guide was amazing! Added humor along with education. There was a first timer in our group and he was so patient and encouraging. It took her a bit but she finally let go of the boat and enjoyed her time in the water without any pressure. We got lucky and saw 2 turtles. I liked that we were away from the crowds. Just our small group of 5. Go at 7:15 it’s worth it.
Tyler was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We went out with only one other couple and it was a great personal experience, kayaking out to the reef and being able to snorkel surrounded by sealife and turtles was amazing. 100% recommend this experience, much better than the boat tours for snorkeling that look impersonal, crowded and not relaxing at all.
John was an amazing guide! He was so enthusiastic and made everything seem so amazing! I would 10/10 recommend anyone do the tour! Seeing the reefs and fish up close (even a sea turtle!) made my dreams come true!
Tyler was an amazing guide and was a great teacher for our first time snorkeling and kayaking. We’d love to do it again.
We had an awesome experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely recommend. We hadn’t snorkeled in years and e was very patient.
Our guide Nico was great — my kids (9, 12, 15) loved him. He even dove for my husbands glasses after we toppled over. Just enough activity to feel like a challenge but not intimidating. Knocking off a star because the snorkeling was disappointing; however, I can’t really blame the tour company for that.
