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Maui Kayak Whale Watch and Turtle Town Snorkel 4 hr

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in Maui

66 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Maui
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Paddle South Maui in search of whales, then snorkel volcanic reefs and a turtle cleaning station on this four-hour kayak adventure.

About this tour

Paddle into the quiet waters of South Maui, where the sound of a whale’s breath or song can carry across the ocean. This four-hour Maui Kayak Whale Watch and Turtle Town Snorkel pairs a close-to-the-water perspective with time to explore the coast.

Set out in a high-performance ocean kayak after a safety briefing and paddling tips from a local guide with more than 10 years of experience on Maui waters. Keep watch for whales as you paddle; sightings are not guaranteed. Then head toward shore to snorkel volcanic coral reefs and a turtle cleaning station, where you may swim alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu. Sanitized masks, snorkels, fins, bottled water, and a dry box for each kayak help keep the outing comfortable, while high-resolution photos arrive the same day.

With a small-scale kayak experience rather than a large motorboat, Maui Kayak Whale Watch and Turtle Town Snorkel offers a quieter way to take in the ocean. Book your paddle and snorkel adventure, and leave room for the unexpected on the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle quietly across Maui waters for a chance to hear whale song
  • Watch for whales from a stable, high-performance ocean kayak
  • Snorkel volcanic coral reefs and visit a turtle cleaning station
  • Swim alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles, known as honu
  • Receive high-resolution photos of your experience the same day

What's included

Included

  • High-resolution digital photos delivered the same day
  • Safety briefing and paddling and snorkeling tips
  • Sanitized masks, snorkels, and fins
  • One secure dry box per kayak
  • Personal recommendations for Maui food, beaches, snorkel spots, and hikes
  • High-performance ocean kayaks
  • Cold bottled water
  • Local guide with more than 10 years of experience on Maui waters

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Exact meeting instructions and a GPS link to Makena Landing are sent the day before the tour

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

The tour meets at Makena Landing. Detailed instructions and a GPS link are sent the day before.

What is the minimum fitness level?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

Are snorkeling gear and water provided?

Yes. Sanitized masks, snorkels, and fins, along with cold bottled water, are provided.

Are photos included?

Yes. High-resolution digital photos of the experience are delivered the same day.

Are gratuities included?

No. Gratuities are not included but are appreciated.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 66 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 8.9. Top 9% in Maui means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in Maui by this score.

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