Top 4 Clear Kayak Tours in Maui

1.Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130Our pick

Meet your guide at Makena Landing for a three-hour morning trip over shallow reefs. Paddle a clear-bottom kayak toward Turtle Town, watch for turtles and fish, then snorkel if you wish. Guides including Kyle, Curtis, Marc, and Michael focus on safety, marine life, and keeping the group together. Winter may bring humpback whales.

“My husband and I had a great time. Kyle was very patient and made sure to check on everyone often. My husband and I almost sank the kayak when my husband tried to get back in after snorkeling but Kyle was very nice about it. He flipped it to get the water out and had us on our way in a few minutes. His patience and humor made it a very fun experience. Not everyone went snorkeling but he made sure to pull the kayak to show us the turtles. It was a great experience and I plan to do it again when I come back to Maui. Thanks again,…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Meet Jason, Gabriel, and the Gabriel’s Ohana crew at Olowalu Beach for a calm, educational paddle across Maui’s Mother Reef. Clear kayaks give you a window into the water below, while optional snorkeling brings you closer to turtles, coral, and fish. Rash guards, dry bags, sunscreen, water, and snacks are included.

“Best and nicest guides in Hawaii!! Guides are patient, knowledgeable, and trusting letting each person go at the pace they desire. We saw 7 sea turtles up close!!”

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3.Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (8am-11am)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Meet guides such as Kris, Chris, KP, Kim, or Macarena at Makena Landing Park for a three-hour kayak and snorkel outing. Paddle clear kayaks along the cove, then swim above reef with sea turtles and colorful fish. Gear and water are included, with digital photos available for purchase.

“My girlfriend and I had Kris as our guide during the activity. She was thorough in explaining the procedures, such as boarding the kayak and how to paddle. She kept us engaged by giving clear instructions on where to navigate and providing historical context for each area we visited. Overall, I would highly recommend this activity for anyone planning to visit the island!”

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4.South Maui: Self Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 2 hours

You paddle a clear-bottom kayak around Makena Landing, Maui’s Turtle Town, with equipment, safety instruction, local tips, a fish card, and a squirt gun included. This is a self-guided rental, not a narrated tour. Plan to see coral, reef fish, and sea turtles, with possible rays, dolphins, octopi, sharks, or humpback whales from December through April.

“Very relaxing. Saw a sea turtle and beautiful coral.”

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