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The 15 Maui Kayak Tours That Earn Their Price

17 tours  ·  from $109 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 maui kayak tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena) - Paddling over Makena’s shallow reefs
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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

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

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

Meet Ohana Ocean Adventures at Makena Landing Park for a three-hour morning tour with clear-bottom kayaks, reef viewing, and optional snorkeling. Guides such as Kyle, Curtis, Marc, and Michael share local marine knowledge while helping families spot turtles, fish, rays, and seasonal humpback whales.

“This was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Mark was awesome and very knowledgeable and showed us a variety of locations and we saw a lot of turtles and fishes. The weather was wonderful and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend them and we will do this again with our daughter. Having a clear bottom kayak was a plus too!”

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Maui: Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour - The 1.5-mile paddle across Makena Bay
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Maui: Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

2.Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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

Paddle about 1.5 miles through Makena Bay with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Tyler, Jake, John, and Rabbit teach beginners, lead you to turtle-rich snorkeling spots, and may point out whales from late December through mid-April.

“Tyler was an excellent expert and explained a lot. We have seen whales jumping several times”

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Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui - Paddling toward Turtle Town
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Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui

3.Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $121

Paddle about 1.5 to 2 miles from historic Makena Landing, then snorkel above Turtle Town with a guide such as Tyler, Jake, or Jeremiah. Single and double kayaks, safety gear, snacks, and small groups are included. The early 7:15am trip suits ages 5 and up; the 10:30am trip is for ages 16 and older.

“Tyler was a great guide, emphasizing fun and safety. It was an amazing morning of fun, sun, water and aloha!”

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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui - Learning to stand, paddle, and relax
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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

4.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Paddle Turtle Town with a private guide from Maui Stand Up Paddle Adventures. Aqua and Sky teach beginners patiently, point out turtles, coral, fish, and island landmarks, and take digital photos along the way. The two-hour morning trip starts in Makena and includes boards, life jackets, storage, showers, and changing rooms.

“Sky was an outstanding guide: fun & knowledgable, great at giving tips & education about the island, wildlife & water all at once. We saw several sea turtles & had a couple come say hello. This was a perfect morning activity for us! We have been paddle boarding before so we were able to use more time exploring but I’m confident it would be a great experience for first timers as well.”

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Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited - Pontoons, paddling, and comfort
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Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited

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

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

Paddle clear-bottom kayaks across Olowalu’s reef with Jason, Gabriel, and their family team. Pontoons can add stability, and optional snorkeling brings you closer to turtles, fish, and coral. Rash guards, dry bags, sunscreen, water, snacks, and pineapple are included.

“The father son team were very nice and most accommodating. They really love what they do and it shows. The tour is a slow, descriptive paddle not too far off the shore. Beautiful scenery and very peaceful with occasional turtle poking it's head out of the water. One recommendation however for the owners: you really need better more cushioned seats for the kayaks. What you currently have was pretty uncomfortable for me personally. But overall a pleasant time and worth the money.”

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South Maui: Premium Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Paddling the roughly two-mile Makena coast
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South Maui: Premium Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

6.South Maui: Premium Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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

Spend 210 minutes kayaking roughly two miles along South Maui’s coast, with stops at two or three snorkeling sites in Makena Bay. Guides such as Jake, Steve, John, and Tyler are praised for patient instruction, reef knowledge, and helping first-timers spot turtles, fish, and winter whales.

“Tyler was a wonderful guide and helped safely guide us through some post-storm waters and see so many humpback whales! Thank you Tyler - highly recommend to anyone looking for an exciting and active and low barrier activity in Maui !!”

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Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (8am-11am) - Snorkeling above reef, coral, and sea turtles
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Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (8am-11am)

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

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

Paddle clear kayaks from Makena Landing to a nearby reef, then snorkel among sea turtles and fish with guides such as Kris, Chris, or Macarena. The three-hour morning trip includes gear, bottled water, and a small group of no more than 10 people. Photos cost extra.

“I went with three friends and we had a fantastic time! One of us became very sea sick and she was not able to snorkel but our guide, Kris, did a great job making sure she was okay and that the group was able to enjoy their snorkel as well. Kris was very informative about the animals and coral we were looking at and allowed us to explore at our own pace. And we got to see multiple turtles!”

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South Maui: Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei - Learning the kayak before heading out
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South Maui: Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei

8.South Maui: Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei

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

Paddle from Makena Landing with a guide such as Jake, Kyle, or Madison, watching for humpback whales before snorkeling over reef habitat with Hawaiian green turtles. The three-hour tour uses easy-on, easy-off sit-on-top kayaks and includes gear, snacks, water, and juice.

“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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Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing! - Why the private format matters
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Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

9.Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

You’ll learn stand-up paddleboarding with a private ocean guide at Makena Landing, a calm cove known as Turtle Town. Guides such as Peg, Pam, John, and Lowe provide patient instruction, snorkel gear when available, and photos for purchase. The two-hour outing suits first-timers, families, and small groups.

“Husband, son and daughter-14 and 11 took the lesson. My son knows swimming, my daughter knows a bit. Husband does not know how to swim. Pam is super nice and patient and an excellent coach. All three learned to paddle in this class, kids can even stand and paddle! They also paddled to snorkling area, kids did snorkling, pam even taught my daughter how to swim. Pam also spend extra hours with kids in ocea. Kids had so much fun! Another thing is kids forgot googles. Pam texted us and dropped google to our hotel! Super nice! Really great experience!”

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Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town - Snorkeling With Turtle Town as Your Goal
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Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

10.Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

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

At Makena Landing Park, your private guide teaches you to stand-up paddleboard, then leads you over Wailea’s Turtle Town reefs to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles. Peg, Heidi, Chris, Tristen, John, and Emily have guided this outing, which welcomes beginners and children age three and up.

“This is a unique review since we did not get to experience the excursion due to Mother Nature not cooperating with us.- which we fully respect and honor. Everyone should be mindful that things like this will happen and it may be disappointing, however, when the organizer is really great about checking in and communicating it makes the experience less disappointing! Peg was so o. Top of her communication and flexibility offering g various options with alternated dates etc. She was also so gracious about texting a wonderful list of her local favorites and things to do in Maui. We actually hit three of her recommendations. Best tips were how…”

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South Maui: Self Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour - Meeting the crew and getting onto the water
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South Maui: Self Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour

11.South Maui: Self Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 2 hours

Rent a clear-bottom kayak for two hours at Makena Landing, known as Turtle Town. The local crew provides paddles, safety instruction, life jackets, fish cards, and area tips, then lets you explore independently. Look below for turtles, coral, reef fish, rays, and seasonal whales.

“Very relaxing. Saw a sea turtle and beautiful coral.”

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Maui: West Side Discovery Kayak & Snorkel from UKUMEHAME - Meeting at Ukumehame Beach State Park
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Maui: West Side Discovery Kayak & Snorkel from UKUMEHAME

12.West Side Discovery Kayak & Snorkel from UKUMEHAME

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

Join South Pacific Kayaks for a three-hour guided paddle from Ukumehame Beach State Park. You’ll kayak about 1.5 miles, snorkel at one or two sites, and look for turtles, tropical fish, dolphins, rays, seals, and winter humpback whales. Guides including Jake, John, and Matt are praised for patient instruction.

“It was the best experience I’ve ever had on the water. The guide was very knowledge, fun & we got to see many turtles & whales.”

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Turtle Town Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour (7am-9:30am)

13.Turtle Town Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour (7am-9:30am)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $125

Meet at Makena Landing at 7 a.m. for a two-and-a-half-hour outing with Tropical Guides & Outfitters. Paddle stable clear kayaks over Maui’s marine life, then snorkel among turtles, fish, and coral. Chris or another guide provides instruction, safety help, snacks, water, and optional digital photos.

“Chris was fantastic and the snorkeling / kayaking with turtles was magical. Don't hesitate - book this ASAP!”

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Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei - Meeting the Surf Club Maui van at Kalama Beach Park
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Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei

14.Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Meet Surf Club Maui at Kalama Beach Park for a 90-minute SUP lesson limited to your own family or friends. Coaches such as Turtle, Anton, and Mike teach safety, balance, and paddling before taking you onto the water. Gear, reef shoes, rash guard, parking, showers, and changing rooms are included.

“Just wanted to give a shout out to Anton for the great paddle board lesson. Thanks for your patience and for all the interesting details you provided about the area and sea life. Love the accent too!”

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Olowalu: Guided Clear Kayak Tour - Unlimited - What You See From the Water
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Olowalu: Guided Clear Kayak Tour – Unlimited

15.Olowalu: Guided Clear Kayak Tour – Unlimited

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Paddle a transparent kayak over Olowalu’s reef with guides such as Jason and Gabriel. Look for turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and whales, learn about Maui’s sea life and culture, and enjoy local fruit and baked goods. Gear, reef-safe sunscreen, water, and a dry bag are supplied.

“The weather was overcast, so viewing below the surface was limited, but the owner/guides could not have been more friendly or generous with time and information.”

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