About this activity

Winter on Maui is a truly magical time. We get to welcome back our part time residents, the Humpback Whales! Being able to spend time with these gentle giants in their natural habitat is an experience you will never forget. Our Kayak Whale Watch & Snorkel Tours are hands down the best way to encounter these majestic creatures. The kayaks put us on the whale's level, which allows us to hear the whales breathe and even sing. Baby humpbacks or calves are extremely curious and have been known to come right up to, as long as mama isn't too strict. As soon as you think the morning couldn't get any better, we head back towards the shoreline where we snorkel and swim with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Your guide will take picture of the whole day and you will receive them within hours of your tour at no additional charge. If you are looking to do it all while here on Maui this is the tour for you!

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What is included

Reef Safe SunscreenOther

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-onsSafety contactless payments for gratuities and add

Free Digital Photos that you will get same day as your tour!Other

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptomsSafety paid stay at home policy for staff with sym

Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessPhysical medium

Water and SnacksOther

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Weather cancellation available

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Excellent tour and tour guide

This was a wonderful kayak, whale watching and snorkeling trip. Everything was perfect, our guide was very knowlegable and prepared. We had one person that was worried about snorkeling. She was very kind and patient with him so he could also snorkel with no worries. I would recomment Tropical Guides & Outfitters 100%. Thank you for a wondferful experience. I would do this again!

Reviewed by Ang4141 - 2022-04-04

5/5

Active adventure and great snorkeling with turtles for the whole family

My family of 4 and me had a great time with Chris. We started with kayaking to look for whales. While only teenage daughter saw a whale, we learned a lot about the area from Chris. Then, we went onto the snorkeling with giant sea turtles. This was a magical moment and we were face-to-face with many of these amazing creatures. Highly recommend this excursion for active adventurers!

Reviewed by topkins - 2022-03-29

5/5

Greatest tour I’ve ever been on

Best tour I’ve ever been on. It was well worth the money and getting up early in the AM. Jason our guide was super knowledgeable and made it very easy. My Gf never kayaked before and she had no problem on this tour. Hearing and seeing the whales was incredible. Supposed to stay 100 yards away but i think we got closer than that. We added the snorkel package and got to see turtles, an octopus and hella fish. Book the private tour like we did. Its well worth the extra money.

Reviewed by Daydream444932 - 2022-03-18

5/5

Once in a lifetime!

This is a once in a lifetime experience - I loved having a personal tour guide helping make me feel confident on the waters as a first time kayaker and someone to give me and my husband some history on the land, sea and marine life! It was my goal to swim with a sea turtle and I swam with over 10. The fact that they take photos of your journey for you so you can have fun the whole time was a major plus, we got the photos a couple hours after and we’re so excited by them. Erica was the best tour guide! Thank you so much for an amazing memory You’ll get a dry box for all your essentials, they provide snacks and water!

Reviewed by Marissaexplains - 2022-03-05

5/5

Want a close encounter with a humpback whale?!

The private tour is well worth it! Sitting above a lone "singer" was amazing! We were able to hear him singing while we searched for a glimpse of him below the surface. And then we saw him surface. We also had two whales come within 40 yards of our kayaks. Such a unique experience to be out on the big blue in man powered craft with these amazing creatures. Lowe's knowledge and obvious love of the ocean, whales and history enriched the trip. Highly recommend this trip!

Reviewed by Wanderlust111970 - 2022-02-08

5/5

A must do!

An amazing experience for our entire party! One of the most unique outdoor experiences of our lives! Javier is amazing and worth the trip, the time went by way too fast!

Reviewed by traviscQ5159CX - 2023-02-04

Olowalu kayak whale watch and snorkel tour (7am-11am)

About this activity

See the boat

What is included

Cancellation policy

Refund rules

Reviews

Excellent tour and tour guide

Active adventure and great snorkeling with turtles for the whole family

Greatest tour I’ve ever been on

Once in a lifetime!

Want a close encounter with a humpback whale?!

A must do!

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