Top 9 Kayak and Snorkel Tours in Maui

1.Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130Our pick

Start at Makena Landing at 7am for a three-hour small-group tour with Ohana Ocean Adventures. You’ll paddle a clear-bottom kayak over Maui’s reefs, then snorkel with turtles and tropical fish if conditions allow. Guides such as Kyle, Curtis, Marc, and Michael are praised for patient instruction, safety, and marine-life knowledge.

“It was an incredible experience. Kyle was very nice and took his time explaining everything. This was our first time Kayaking and we had a blast! Now we have awesome pics swimming with turtles. Thank you Kyle! We had a great time.”

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2.Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Paddle about 1.5 miles through Makena Bay with South Pacific Kayaks, then snorkel Turtle Town’s reefs with a guide such as Tyler, Jake, John, or Kyle. The small group format suits beginners and families with children age five and up. Equipment, safety instruction, snacks, drinks, and a dry bag are provided.

“Rabbit was a great tour guide. We saw lots of turtles, many fish and beautiful underwater plants. Definitely a must-see snorkeling spot 😊”

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3.Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Start at Olowalu Beach with Jason, Gabriel, and their family team. Paddle clear-bottom kayaks across Maui’s reefs, using the hull like a window onto coral and fish. Pontoons add stability, and optional snorkeling brings you closer to turtles and reef life. Rash guards, dry bags, water, sunscreen, and local fruit are provided.

“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!!”

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4.Premium Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 3h 30m · from $151

Spend 210 minutes kayaking about two miles along South Maui’s Makena coast, then snorkel at two prime Turtle Town sites. Guides such as John, Jake, Steve, Miah, and Tyler lead the outing, explain reef life, and help beginners handle the gear. Winter trips may add humpback whale sightings.

“Jake was a really great Guide and we have seen a lot of turtles.”

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5.Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (8am-11am)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Meet at Makena Landing for a three-hour morning tour with up to 10 people. Guides such as Chris, Kris, KP, and Macarena lead you by clear kayak to a nearby reef, where you snorkel among turtles and fish. Equipment, water, and patient instruction are included. Photos are available to buy.

“It was the perfect mix of kayaking and snorkeling! We saw a few turtles pretty close to us. KP was an amazing tour guide!”

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6.Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 93 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Paddle from Makena Landing into South Maui waters, watching for humpback whales from a sit-on-top kayak before snorkeling along the reef. Guides such as Jake, Kyle, Madison, and Jon provide safety help, island stories, and marine-life notes. The three-hour tour includes gear, snacks, water, and juice for up to 10 people.

“It was a great experience, even though we didn’t see any whales. Our guide made the most of it and snorkeling was superb.”

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7.Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179

Meet your private ocean guide at Makena Landing Park for a two-hour beginner paddleboard lesson along Maui’s Wailea Coast. You’ll practice on the board, snorkel while holding on, and look for honu, reef life, and possibly whales or seals. Guides such as Peg, Chris, and Tristen provide patient instruction, local stories, and optional photos.

“Awesome tour. Perfect for beginner. Free and easy parking. Tristen is very patient and guided me step by step. I was able to stand up on the paddle board the first time! I also saw a sea turtle popped its head out to breathe in the air. So cute!”

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8.West Side Discovery Kayak & Snorkel from UKUMEHAME

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · from $120

Spend three hours kayaking about 1.5 miles along Maui’s Olowalu or Ukumehame Coastline with a small group of up to 10. Your guide handles the safety briefing and leads you to one or two snorkel sites, where you may see green sea turtles, tropical fish, dolphins, manta rays, monk seals, and humpback whales in season. Gear, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Had a fabulous time with Jake our guide. He even caught an octopus for us to see. We ended up having to move locations (we knew a few days in advance) as the original one was too windy. This location did not disappoint. Lots of fish, turtles and even a reef shark. Jake was funny and very knowledgeable. Would take this tour again.”

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9.Kayak and Snorkel West Maui at Olowalu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $109Best value

Spend four hours at Olowalu Beach kayaking and snorkeling with an English-speaking guide. You may see sea turtles year-round, colorful tropical fish, coral reefs, and humpback whales from December to May. Guides such as Wes explain marine life, whale behavior, Hawaiian history, and the underwater sounds carried through a hydrophone.

“We have snorkeled before and we were disappointed in the area we snorkeled, we expected more colorful coral and fish like before. My husband has a mustache and beard and the equipment didn't fit him properly so he could not snorkel.”

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