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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour with Sea Turtles 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 14% in Maui

669 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Maui
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Paddle Maui’s shallow reefs in a clear kayak, then snorkel among sea turtles and tropical marine life on a guided Makena adventure.

About this tour

Glide across Maui’s clear, shallow reefs and watch the underwater world unfold beneath your kayak. This three-hour Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour with Sea Turtles pairs a guided paddle with an optional snorkel stop, all included in the price.

Meet your guide at Makena Landing Park for an early-morning outing, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Paddle over ancient lava formations and explore the waters of Turtle Town, then slip into the sea to look for turtles, manta rays, eels, octopus, and colorful tropical fish. The tour takes place in a humpback whale sanctuary, where whales may be seen in winter. Along the way, enjoy views of Haleakala, Molokini, the West Maui Mountains, and nearby islands.

Your guide provides snorkeling equipment and a life jacket, with prepackaged snacks available, including vegan and gluten-free options. Check the kayak weight limits before booking and share relevant medical or dietary information with the provider. Choose this Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour for a close-up look at Makena’s reefs and marine life.

Highlights

  • Paddle over shallow reefs in a clear-bottom kayak
  • Snorkel among sea turtles and tropical marine life
  • Take in views of Haleakala, Molokini, and the West Maui Mountains
  • Look for humpback whales during winter tours

What's included

Included

  • Prepackaged snacks, with vegan and gluten-free options
  • Life jacket
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Single-use water; bringing a reusable bottle is encouraged

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Photo packages, available for an additional cost on the day of the tour

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Clear kayak individual weight limit: 220 lbs; tandem kayak limit: 420 lbs, with a 220 lb individual limit still applying
  • Guests over 220 lbs should contact the provider before booking to ask about one of two regular kayaks, each with a 290 lb limit
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  • Guides weigh each guest at the meeting location; guests over the applicable limit cannot be accommodated and will not receive a refund
  • Two-adult bookings are automatically assigned a tandem kayak; clear kayaks are limited in number
  • Tell the provider by email about medical conditions, pregnancy, or dietary restrictions
  • Meet at Makena Landing Park; the provider texts a pinned map location the day before
  • For Uber pickup, book the ride the day before, not the morning of

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 180 minutes, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where do we meet?

Meet at Makena Landing Park. The provider will text a pinned map location the day before.

What are the kayak weight limits?

The clear kayak limit is 220 lbs per person. Tandem kayaks have a 420 lb combined limit, and the 220 lb individual limit still applies.

Can guests over 220 lbs join?

Contact the provider before booking to ask about a regular kayak, with a 290 lb limit. Only two are available.

What wildlife might we see?

The tour description mentions sea turtles, manta rays, eels, octopus, tropical fish, and wintertime humpback whales.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.91 on Viator and 4.96 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Maui
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.6. Top 14% in Maui means it ranks in the top 14% of tours in Maui by this score.

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