Makena-Wailea Explorer Trip in Maui

Overview

This 4 hour South Maui kayak and snorkel eco-adventure is No Ka Oi! Enjoy the calm and clear waters of Turtle Town where you will encounter an abundance of green sea turtles, occasional dolphin sightings, and dozens of species of vibrant tropical fish.

Experience snorkeling at Fives Graves where you can look into the skylight cave from the water’s surface or swim down and get a closer look! Plus explore the historic Pu’uolai coastline and snorkel among spectacular coral reefs and geological formations that attract hundreds of species of marine life.

City: Maui

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $119.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $119.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Use of kayak and snorkel equipment

Bottled water and snacks

Snacks

Professional guides with lifeguard, CPR and first aid training

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for children under 8 years old
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled because of poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund

What To Expect

Makena Landing Park

***** Please check-in 15 minutes early at 6:45am for 7am start time. ***** Our deluxe trip! Kayak and snorkel the beautiful South Maui waters.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Reviews (43)

Jeff B

Sep 2019

We booked the 4 hour tour and we excited to spend the morning on the water. Our guide, John Hess, was excellent from the beginning. His "not so brief" briefing was informative and well rehearsed. It was obvious he had groups in the past that were problematic, so his briefing was designed to head off problems before they started. He was engaging and answered all questions by the group of six. Once in the water, he was encouraging and complimentary. He even offered to take photos with one of the couple's camera (for them). He took us to a couple of sites to snorkel and both were filled with plenty to see. He dove down and took lots of pics and pointed out the sea life for all of us. He made the trip a success. On the way back, it was obvious the weather was getting rougher and the ocean was not easy to navigate. He suggested we cut the tour short and we agreed. He offered to give us the difference between the 3 and 4 hour tour back as a refund. We simply offered to give him the difference as a tip. We did not see the other two couples offer up a tip after the trip, but I hope they did. In general, these tour guides live on the tips, so please consider this when booking.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for your review. We value our awesome guides so enjoyed your feedback! Mahalo.

Y2448DUrebeccam

Jul 2019

This was the last adventure my son and I did on our trip. It was by far my favorite and also my sons favorite. John S was the best guide. He made the trip so fun. He was friendly knowledgeable and laidback. He knew all the great spots to go to make the most out of the snorkeling. My son and I went on a snorkeling charter boat and was so disappointed on the lack of sea life seen. Maui Kayak hit all the right spots. Save your money on booking the charter and go to Maui Kayak. You won’t be disappointed. I will for sure be doing this adventure again and again. It’s that much fun. Thank you John S for making my trip extra awesome.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the geat review! We love hearing from happy customers. Mahalo.

Taryndj33

Jun 2019

We were beginners at kayaking and John was so very helpful to us! He taught us the tricks of the trade. The snorkeling was awesome, again, thanks to John. He got in the water to snorkel with us, told us a lot of cool things, dove down to show us fish and turtles, and even checked the caves to see if there were any reef sharks he could show us! John knew a lot about Hawaii and with him being a Marine Naturalist, he gave us a lot of good information about the sea life we came across! We saw several green sea turtles, and even swam with them during the two snorkeling excursions. On our next trip to Maui, we will definitely do this tour again...and we’ll request John!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review! We pride ourselves on having among the best guides on Maui so appreciate your feedback. Mahalo.