Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)
Description
Paddle over the pristine reefs of Maui in a clear bottom kayak and snorkel with marine life on a guided tour. Family and Coast Guard Veteran owned and operated with a focus on safety and 5-star experiences. Enjoy the calm conditions of the early morning and take in the beautiful scenery of Makena. Tour runs 7am until 10am. Meet your guide at Turtle Town, Makena, and get ready for your adventure. Paddle over the healthy shallow reefs and snorkel at the best spots to see marine life. Swim with turtles, manta rays, eels, octopus, and various tropical fish. Our tours take place in a humpback whale sanctuary, so we see whales in the wintertime. Enjoy the beautiful views of Haleakala volcano, west Maui mountains, Molokini, and the surrounding islands. Paddle over 500-year-old lava fingers and visit Turtle Town. If you choose, there is an optional snorkel portion of the tour (included in the price). Get out of the kayaks to have a closer look at some incredible marine life.
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We are Maui’s Clear Bottom Kayak and Snorkel company. Providing visitors to Maui with epic experiences since 2017. Family and Coast Guard Veteran owned and operated. Viewing Maui’s marine life and reefs through a clear bottom kayak is an unforgettable experience. Our tour is suitable for ages 3 and above. No kayaking or snorkeling experience is necessary. Our 3-hour tour runs from 7am until 10am daily as this is the best time of day for nice, calm conditions. It includes meet up, safety briefing, launching, kayaking and snorkeling. Once on the water, you will paddle over several reefs inside of your clear bottom kayak, gazing at the beauty below and the beautiful Maui scenery around you. There is also an optional snorkel portion included in the tour. You may wish to get out of the kayaks to snorkel or, if not, you can stay in your clear kayak and gaze at our beautiful reefs below. We love all things ocean and adventure and can’t wait to share it with you on our beautiful Maui home.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Individual weight limit is strictly 220 lbs due to the nature of our clear kayaks. If someone in your group weighs over 220 lbs then please contact us and we can reserve a single regular kayak with a weight limit of 290 lbs for them. We have two of these available. The weight limit is for your own safety. It is company policy for our tour guides to weigh each individual using scales at the meeting location on the day of the tour. If you report your weight incorrectly and then weigh over the limit on the day then we will not be able to accommodate you and you will receive no refund. Please contact us if you have questions about weight distribution before booking.
- Weight limit for tandem kayak is 420 lbs *Individual weight limit of 220 lbs still applies. You will automatically be assigned a tandem kayak for a booking of 2 adults. We are a small company and only have a limited number of clear kayaks for each tour.
- If you have ANY medical conditions we need to be made aware of for your safety (including if you are pregnant) or if you have dietary restrictions then please advise us of this via email.
Reviews(607)
This tour was absolutely unreal! From the moment we showed up, everything was already set up and ready to go. Just make sure you fill out your forms beforehand! The meetup was completely seamless, and before we knew it, we were out on the water. We paired my 8-year-old niece and my 67-year-old mom together in a kayak, and it worked out perfectly. Kyle was AMAZING. He walked them through getting in and out of the kayak so thoroughly that there was quite literally no room for error. He made everyone feel comfortable and safe from the very beginning. When they started getting tired, Kyle was incredibly encouraging and reassuring, and he helped them get back to shore a little earlier than the rest of the group. He kept their spirits up while still making sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and having fun. I truly can’t thank him enough for how well he took care of all of us! And the wildlife!! We saw SO many turtles — mamas and babies — plus fish, eels, and so much more. It was incredible. This is truly the tour, guys! The length was perfect, the experience was unforgettable, and we are so thankful for the hospitality, the helping hands, and Kyle’s encouraging spirit throughout the entire adventure. If you’re considering booking it, DO IT! Mahalo! 🌺🐢🛶
This tour was absolutely unreal! From the moment we showed up, everything was already set up and ready to go. Just make sure you fill out your forms beforehand! The meetup was completely seamless, and before we knew it, we were out on the water. We paired my 8-year-old niece and my 67-year-old mom together in a kayak, and it worked out perfectly. Kyle was AMAZING. He walked them through getting in and out of the kayak so thoroughly that there was quite literally no room for error. He made everyone feel comfortable and safe from the very beginning. When they started getting tired, Kyle was incredibly encouraging and reassuring, and he helped them get back to shore a little earlier than the rest of the group. He kept their spirits up while still making sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and having fun. I truly can’t thank him enough for how well he took care of all of us! And the wildlife!! We saw SO many turtles — mamas and babies — plus fish, eels, and so much more. It was incredible. This is truly the tour, guys! The length was perfect, the experience was unforgettable, and we are so thankful for the hospitality, the helping hands, and Kyle’s encouraging spirit throughout the entire adventure. If you’re considering booking it, DO IT! Mahalo! 🌺🐢🛶
Great experience! The clear bottom kayaks are the best. We did see turtles! I didn’t have snorkel experience but I was able to do it! Very informative tour by our awesome guide.
Mark was excellent, he told us about the area and some history of the islands. We saw so many turtles and some fish. He took great pictures of us with the turtles and kayaking. Really fun time!! Thanks for the great day (Tom) ha ha Mark!! Inside joke.
Our guide was Kyle. He was very patient, knowledgeable, and helpful. He really made an effort to make our time enjoyable for everyone!
Kyle was very considerate and attentive! We really appreciated him! So many turtles to see, great experience.
Awesome experience, loved the guides They took time to share information with us in and out of the water , always checked on us , loved where the took us Turtle cove , so may turtles 😊
It was great! Kyle and Curtis (sorry if I have his name wrong) were attentive and super nice. My 9yo is still talking about how kind Kyle was to her, we got to swim with at least 8 turtles, and the reef is spectacular
Curtis was amazing!! He really knew all of the different fish, snorkeling spots, and Hawaiian history very well. He did a great job guiding us. We would definitely recommend this company and Curtis!
Very fun! Curtis was a great guide and we got to see so many turtles! It was also amazing to see all of the reefs through the bottom of the kayak. I highly recommend you do this if you get a chance!
