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Maui Kayak and Snorkel Tour in Makena

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 25% in Maui

186 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Maui
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Paddle Makena’s coastline, snorkel among tropical fish, and look for green sea turtles with an experienced naturalist guide.

About this tour

Paddle the sunlit Makena coastline, then slip into clear water where tropical fish dart across the reef and green sea turtles glide by. This 210-minute Maui kayak and snorkel tour pairs an easygoing ocean adventure with guided time in a vibrant underwater world.

Set out in a quality touring kayak, solo or with a partner, and enjoy beach instruction and a safety talk before launching with your guide. Along the 3.5-mile paddle, pause at several guided snorkel stops to explore the reef and look for honu, the Hawaiian green sea turtle. Naturalist guides share their knowledge of the area and help keep the outing safe, while snorkel gear, PFDs, and light refreshments are provided. The tour also includes guided launches and landings, with water socks supplied where required.

Meet at Makena Landing and follow the directions from the parking lot to the kayaks. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness; the tour is not recommended for children aged 10 and under. Choose this Maui kayak and snorkel tour for a memorable way to experience Makena from both shore and sea. Book your spot and get ready to paddle, snorkel, and watch for turtles.

Highlights

  • Paddle along the gorgeous Makena coastline
  • Snorkel at several guided stops among tropical fish
  • Look for honu, or green sea turtles, in their natural habitat
  • Learn about the reef from experienced naturalist guides
  • Enjoy a guided launch, beach instruction, and safety talk

What's included

Included

  • Quality snorkel equipment, PFD, and water socks where required
  • Quality touring kayaks, with singles and doubles available
  • Light refreshments
  • Local taxes
  • Guide-assisted launches and landings
  • CPR- and first-aid-certified guides with ocean experience
  • Beach instructions and safety talk

Not included

  • Optional gratuity
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • The meeting point is Makena Landing; walk about 100 yards from the parking lot over the small hill, with the ocean on your right, to find the kayaks
  • The paddle covers 3.5 miles
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for children aged 10 and under
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 210 minutes.

What is included with the tour?

Quality kayaks, snorkel equipment, PFDs, water socks where required, light refreshments, local taxes, guided launches and landings, and a beach safety talk are included.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Makena Landing. From the parking lot, walk about 100 yards over the small hill with the ocean on your right to find the kayaks.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Is the tour suitable for children?

It is not recommended for children aged 10 and under. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.81 on Viator and 4.79 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.

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  • 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 8.1. Top 25% in Maui means it ranks in the top 25% of tours in Maui by this score.

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