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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

“Anyone looking for a great kayak and snorkeling experience, go with this company/tour. Braddah Kyle was awesome and showed me and my wife so much ocean life, turtles, stingray etc. A very personal experience with the proper tour name Ohana! Kyle even took his personal…”

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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

“I booked this tour when my original snorkeling tour got cancelled. I'm SO GLAD for that cancellation! Tyler, our guide, was GREAT! My husband and I were beginners at kayaking and snorkeling. In fact I didn't even plan to snorkel. But Tyler was great, he…”

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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

“The guides were nice but you need to be ready for a lot of random stories early in the morning. We didn’t see any fish. We did see a threesome of humpback and a couple of sea turtles.”

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5.Kayak, Whale Watch, and Snorkel With Optional Photo and Video

Experience Maui’s stunning waters with this kayak, whale watching, and snorkeling tour. Small groups, expert guides, and memorable wildlife encounters.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful outing Kayaking and Snorkeling. The views of West Maui and beyond were fabulous. Our guide gave us history lessons. We had the opportunity to snorkel at a turtle cleaning site-lots of turtles and fish on a reef. It was amazing. The…”

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6.South Shore Turtle Kayak and Snorkel Experience

Experience Maui’s south shore with a guided kayak and snorkel tour. Encounter sea turtles, vibrant marine life, and stunning coastal views in 2.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Our family of five had an unforgettable 2.5-hour private kayaking and snorkeling adventure. Roger, the owner, recommended switching to the 7 AM tour for better weather and marine life visibility—excellent advice! Our guide, Tyler, was outstanding. He provided clear, encouraging instructions and tailored the experience…”

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7.Lahaina Kayak and Snorkel Excursion

Experience Maui's waters with this kayak and snorkel tour from Lahaina, spotting sea turtles, monk seals, and colorful marine life in calm, scenic waters.

★ 4.5

“Ryan was awesome! This was such a fun tour. We kayaked out to our snorkel site, then spent 45 minutes snorkeling with the beautiful fish and soooo many sea turtles. We then kayaked out to the harbor and watched the world go by. If Read…”

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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

“Our guide Wesley was awesome. He was very informative and we learned a lot about the local wildlife, Hawaii history, and local foods. We went kayaking saw a monk seal, turtles.”

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

Discover Maui’s marine life on this guided kayak and snorkel tour, featuring turtles, tropical fish, and scenic coastline—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.8

“Our guide John was so knowledgeable and helpful with equipment and logistics. We learned a lot from him. He would dive down and find interesting things and come back up and give us information about them. It was a very enjoyable excursion. Please pass on…”

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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

“Great tour guide who was very helpful and informative. He was very patient with our group since our experience level ranged from beginners to advanced.”

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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

“The experience was great! Macarana sent us a text to make sure we had the locations correct and directions on where to meet. There were 10 people in the group with our family being 4 of those, spread across 5 kayaks and Macarana man”

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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

“This was such an amazing experience - we were so close to the whales when they surfaced. The kayaking was very fun - we didn't go too far or fast, so fine for most fitness levels. Jeremiah was an awesome guide.”

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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

“Our guide John had 20+ years experience as a kayak guide in Hawaii and was professional, funny, and knowledgeable about the islands, marine life, and Hawaiian culture. Overall, great experience for anyone that wants to get out on the water and see some fish. We…”

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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

“Amazing company! Our guide was so knowledgeable and personable. He made our trip fun and memorable. We saw at least 5 turtles! There were no other tour groups with us, so we had the reefs to ourselves! Great job! I would highly recommend this tour!”

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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

“Shouldn’t miss out, heard whales singing without a microphone while on the kayak. Breathtaking Great time Guide Chris was excellent.”

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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