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15 Best Maui Kayak Tours

The kayak trips: clear-bottom hulls floating you over Turtle Town’s reef with the wildlife visible between your feet. South shore mornings are glass; book before the trades wake up.

1.Clear Bottom Kayak and Snorkel Tour at Turtle Town, Makena

Experience Maui’s vibrant marine life with a clear-bottom kayak and snorkel tour at Turtle Town. Suitable for all ages, guided by knowledgeable locals.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Marc, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable about Maui marine life. He set up the clear kayaks in advance and gave us quick tips on how to safely paddle in Makena bay. Throughout our snorkeling trip, he made sure we saw as much under…”

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3.Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui

Experience Maui’s underwater beauty on a kayak tour, snorkeling with sea turtles, and enjoying stunning views of Haleakala. Perfect for families and beginners.

★ 4.5

“Great tour and great experience. We saw so many turtles and different kinds of fish. Tyler was awesome! He had such a good understanding of the area and his love for the area definitely showed. I would definitely book with him again.”

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

Discover Maui’s vibrant marine life with a clear kayak tour featuring pontoons, snorkeling, snacks, and expert guides. Perfect for all levels.

★ 5.0

“This was a lovely and relaxing way to start the day. Gabriel was extraordinarily attentive and provided so much interesting information about the islands; information we hadn’t heard on other tours throughout our vacation. We really appreciated that. The kayaks were in very good condition…”

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8.Kayak and Snorkel in West Maui at Olowalu

Experience Maui's wildlife on a 4-hour guided kayak and snorkel tour at Olowalu, with chances to see whales, turtles, and vibrant reef life.

★ 4.5

“We had done a kayak/snorkel excursion on a previous trip, and it was fantastic, so we were really looking forward to this. First our guide was late, so we started 30 minutes late. There was no option for a single kayak — you had to…”

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10.Kayak and Snorkel: Maui West Shore

Discover Maui’s West Shore with this kayaking and snorkeling tour. Enjoy scenic views, marine life encounters, and expert guides for a memorable adventure.

★ 4.5

“This kayak and snorkel trip far exceeded our expectations. We took my son and his friend to Maui as a high school graduation present. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and patient. The kayaking was fun and we got excellent Go Pro video of green sea…”

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11.Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (10:30am-1pm)

Discover Maui’s marine life on a small-group kayak and snorkel tour. Paddle clear kayaks, spot sea turtles, and explore vibrant reefs with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Kris was awesome! She had such good energy and made the whole kayak and snorkel trip super fun. She was funny, chill, and really made us feel comfortable the whole time.”

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

Experience Maui's marine life up close on this 3-hour whale watching, kayaking, and snorkeling tour in Kihei, led by knowledgeable guides for authentic adventure.

★ 4.7

“John was our guide - his passion for his work is clearly evident and he took us to some of the best snorkeling locations we've been to. We were also fortunate to come across a pod of playful dolphins toward the end of our tour.…”

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13.Maui South Shore Premier Kayak and Snorkel Tour from Makena Beach

Experience Maui’s south shore with a guided kayak and snorkel tour from Makena Beach, exploring reefs, sea turtles, and stunning sea views in 3.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“It was a great “unscripted” experience. We made group decisions about what we wanted the experience to be and ended up experiencing whales up close and snorkeling in two beautiful spots. Scuba Steve was a very knowledgeable guide and added a lot to the trip.”

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14.South Maui Kayak and Snorkel Tour with Turtles

Experience Maui’s marine wildlife on a guided kayak and snorkel tour, with turtles, coral reefs, and stunning views—perfect for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“Griff was an excellent tour guide. He had a wealth of knowledge and we were fully entertained during the Kayak portion. I loved kayaking and then snorkeling. My husband and I would definitely do again!”

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15.Kayak and Whale Watching Tour

Experience Maui's stunning coastline up close with a kayaking and whale watching tour. Spot humpbacks, hear their songs, and enjoy expert guidance for an unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“Awesome time! Chris was an expert guide with patients and kindness- we also saw quite a few whales and they were quite close, but not scary close. Amazing wonderful adventure!”

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More Maui Kayak Tours

4.6South Maui: Self Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour2 hours$125 4.8Maui: West Side Discovery Kayak & Snorkel from UKUMEHAME3 hours$119 5.0Turtle Town Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour (7am-9:30am)$125.00 5.0Clear Bottom Kayak and Snorkel Experience at Turtle Reef Olowalu3 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Unlimited Guided Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour-Olowalu4 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0South Maui: Waterfall Tour w/ Kayak, Snorkel, and Hike7.5 hours$260 4.5Waterfall Hike and Kayak Snorkel & Paddle from Makena6 hours (approx.)$270.20 4.5Whale Watch and Scenic Tour from Kayak2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$150.00 4.54 hour Private Custom Kayak Tour Lahaina4 hours (approx.)$850.00 4.0Maui’s Only Clear Bottom Kayak Rental (priced per tandem kayak)2 hours (approx.)$125.00 4.5Clear Bottom Glassy Kayak Rental | MAUI | Safe and Stable Kayaks4 hours (approx.)$129.00 4.5Private Pelagic Kayak Fishing Charter Lahaina4 hours (approx.)$950.00 5.0Olowalu: Guided Clear Kayak Tour – Unlimited3 hours$129 4.6Kayak and Snorkel West Maui at Olowalu4 hours$109 5.0Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (7am-9:30am)3 hours$130 5.0Sunset/Glow Clear Kayak Tour in Olowalu4 hours (approx.)$239.00 4.0West Side Discovery Kayak & Snorkel Tour3 hours (approx.)$124.00 3.5Clear Kayak Sunset and Glow Tour in Maui$125.00 5.0Maui: Makena Bay Kayak and Snorkel Tour3 hours$118 5.0Private Scenic and Reef Snorkeling Kayak Adventure in West Maui$200.00 5.0Kayak, Snorkel and Surf Package$215.00 5.0Golden Hour Kayak And Whale Watch$79.00 5.0Olowalu: Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour – Unlimited3.5 hours$139