Makena Whale Watching and Snorkel
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Enjoy Maui's magnificent whales from a truly unique perspective! This 3 hour kayak and snorkel eco adventure tour focuses on Humpback Whale watching and includes a reef snorkel spot that is fun for the whole family. Paddle through the calm, clear waters of the Pacific looking for whales and then hop in the ocean for a snorkel along a beautiful reef with a variety of colorful tropical fish, Green Sea Turtles and much more. Plus our small group sizes and certified guides ensure a memorable experience.
Bottled water
Professional guide
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
NO HOTEL PICK UP AND DROP OFF
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- CHILD: : 5 - 11
- ADULT: : 12 - 99
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ***** Please check-in 15 minutes early at 6:45am for 7am start time. *****
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews
Highlight of our family trip to Maui!
colins14, 06-04-2022
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Ryan and his expertise that he shaed with us. We honestly did not know what to expect, but it far exceeded any of our expectations and was a trip highlight for our family. We did a lot of kayaking (probably 4 miles), but saw two whales and lots of sea turtles and monk seals when snorkeling. Ryan was a phenomenal guide, and gave us all an experience we will never forget!
Our guide went the extra mile!
Kristin S, 30-03-2022
Andreas was an amazing guide! He is enthusiast and passionate. He shared some local information, kept everyone safe, and made sure we all had fun. We started snorkeling and saw turtles being cleaned by fish near their caves and then decided to paddle fast and far to see whales and had some luck even though the season is about over. Highly recommend especially for the morning.
Fantastic Tour and Great Guide!
katie_a_7621, 12-03-2022
Carlos was an amazing tour guide! I was nervous about snorkeling, but Carlos was very kind and helped me feel comfortable enough to get into the water. We saw whales (a mother, her calf and an escort), an abundance of turtles, and all types of fish and other sea life. Carlos took loads of neat photos. He also had a bunch of information regarding the wildlife and the surrounding islands. He goes at the pace of the group and works to make sure we were able to get to the best snorkel spots before the rest of the tours showed up. I highly recommend this experience if you're in Maui.
Incredible experience!
nathanwX474WX, 11-03-2022
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, Carlos was an excellent guide and exceeded expectations in every way to make our adventure fun, educational, and at times almost spiritual. His photos and videos captured incredible moments of one of the highlights of our vacation and afterward gave us loads of great recommendations for hiking and dining experiences we wouldn’t have found online. Later, after showering and getting dressed we walked back to the beach to get a selfie; Carlos recognized us and ran over to take the picture for us.
Just an incredible, once in a lifetime experience with a fantastic guide. If you’re looking for whale watching tour you’ll remember for the rest of your life I can’t recommend this enough.
Just an incredible, once in a lifetime experience with a fantastic guide. If you’re looking for whale watching tour you’ll remember for the rest of your life I can’t recommend this enough.
wonderful whale and turtle watching, great guide
susanaA8414LZ, 10-03-2022
We had a fantastic time kayaking, whale watching and snorkeling with guide Carlos. He did a great job providing useful, detailed instruction to make us comfortable in the boats, helping us get an amazing, close-up view of whales, (which was just magical), and getting us to the snorkeling spot, with tons of turtle viewing, at just the right time. It was a very fun adventure, as Carlos used his expertise to get the details perfect, and was so friendly.
Amazing Experience!
Z5903RBteresaa, 30-01-2023
We will have some special memories after kayaking and snorkeling with John! He spent several minutes explaining good techniques, safety practices and how to communicate before we left the shore. The time we spent being instructed on shore saved time on the water. We saw several whales including a mama and baby combo. John was helpful and calming for those of us nervous to snorkel. Once we were in, a green sea turtle, octopus, and white tip reef shark were spotted. Overall a delightful time!!
Best Whale Watching experience
J G, 22-01-2023
AMAZING ADVENTURE WITH ANDRES! He is one with the water! Andres took our group out on the waters for a spectacular adventure. His expertise and humor made this outing the highlight of our trip! I loved the act of 'spotting' the whales and forging towards the site.
At all times Andres's priority was our safety and enjoyment! If you like lots of entertainment and energy Andres is your guide!
At all times Andres's priority was our safety and enjoyment! If you like lots of entertainment and energy Andres is your guide!
Great morning adventure!
mollys752, 22-01-2023
Whales Galore! We had a great group and John was a fantastic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We saw so many whales! And a reef shark and turtle while snorkeling. Wonderful way to spend the morning and so much fun.
Great whale watching
Lisasherman1, 18-01-2023
Andres led us on a whale watching extravaganza! Was patient with our paddling skills and we were able to see whales the whole 3 hours! What a great day!
Safety first!!
robbS2331RA, 07-01-2023
Stunning experience! We were able to kayak with both whales and dolphins on our experience. Truly remarkable!
Maui Kayak were also amazing to work with as we had originally booked a few days earlier but the surf was too high. On their recommendation, we were rescheduled as it fit our trip itinerary for a much safer activity. Safety was always paramount with Andreas as well as our guide John on the day of our trip.
Can't recommend this outfit enough.
Maui Kayak were also amazing to work with as we had originally booked a few days earlier but the surf was too high. On their recommendation, we were rescheduled as it fit our trip itinerary for a much safer activity. Safety was always paramount with Andreas as well as our guide John on the day of our trip.
Can't recommend this outfit enough.
