MAUI · KAYAKING TOURS
The water worth the paddle.
The 15 maui kayaking tours travellers paddle most, gathered in one place. Where each route takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the trip, and what a seat in the boat costs.
Maui clear-bottom kayak and snorkel in Makena at Turtle Town. Small-group, 3 hours. Sea turtles, reef fish, and possible whales in winter.
Most Popular“We saw several sea turtles and a wide variety of colorful reef fish. Overall, a powerful experience made extraordinary hearing vocalizations of humpback whales!”
Kayak Makena Bay to Turtle Town, then snorkel for turtles and reef fish with snacks and small-group guides, plus whale season bonus.
Turtle Reef Kayak Tour in Makena Bay: guided kayak and snorkel for families, small groups, and sea turtles on the reef.
“Our guide, Rabbit, was great! He handled the different comfort levels of the group seamlessly, making it a very enjoyable experience for all. Additionally, he might be a whale whisperer! Definitely worth it!”
Private Turtle Town SUP in Maui at sunrise with sea turtles, coaching, included gear, and a free digital photo package.
“We joined this tour during our honeymoon trip in Hawaii and this was hands down the best tour we joined out of the other 5 tours! Aqua is super knowledgeable in terms of the islands and ocean life. It was our first time doing SUP and though I'm capable of swimming, I'm always nervous swimming…”
Clear kayak + optional snorkeling in Maui’s Olowalu reefs, with rash guards, reef-safe sunscreen, snacks, and top-notch guidance.
“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…”
Kayak Olowalu reef waters, snorkel a turtle cleaning station, and hunt for whales on Maui with a small crew and turtles guaranteed.
“The kayaking was awesome, and the whales were incredible along with the turtles. Great experience! Would recommend!”
Kayak and snorkel in Makena Bay on Maui with included gear and sea turtles. Beginner-friendly 2.5-hour adventure from Keliis Kayak Tours.
“Our family of five had an unforgettable 2.5-hour private kayaking and snorkeling adventure. Roger, the owner, recommended switching to the 7 AM tour for better weather and marine life visibility—excellent advice!”
Kayak and snorkel the calm waters off Lahaina in 2.5 hours. Sea turtles, monk seals, rays, plus snacks and bottled water.
“Unfortunately I would not recommend this trip… it was a kayak snorkeling tour…. Snorkeling equipment was missing pieces and the guide had no anti fog with him…..”
Kayak and snorkel Turtle Reef off Olowalu, Maui. Seasonal humpback whale viewing, live hydrophone whale songs, turtles year-round.
“This was an excellent trip. The team was knowledgeable and friendly. They were very prepared. I would do it again. Support local business!”
Small-group kayak and snorkel in Makena Bay’s Turtle Town. Sea turtles, reef fish, and snacks on a 3.5-hour Maui tour.
Kayak Maui West Shore then snorkel clear reefs with turtles, coral, and Ukumehame Valley views. Small groups and included gear.
“Jake was an excellent guide for this kayak and snorkeling adventure. He was a wealth of knowledge and led us to the beat spot. We had a blast!!”
3-hour clear kayak and snorkel tour from Makena Landing in Maui’s Turtle Town, with sea turtles, reef time, and small-group guides.
“The experience was great! Macarana sent us a text to make sure we had the locations correct and directions on where to meet. There were 10 people in the group with our family being 4 of those, spread across 5 kayaks and Macarana man”
Paddle out from Makena Landing Park for possible humpback whale sightings, then snorkel the reef with Hono green sea turtles.
Paddle Makena Bay early, snorkel with sea turtles and reef fish, and maybe spot dolphins or winter whales with a small expert team.
“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.”
Morning kayak and snorkel on Maui’s south coast from Makena. Small group, safety briefing, gear included, and sea turtles.
“Griff was an amazing guide and gave more than just snorkeling, but an amazing history of the island. I would 100% recommend this to anyone!”
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