Olowalu kayak whale watch and snorkel tour (7am-11am)
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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!
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Free Digital Photos that you will get same day as your tour!
Water and Snacks
- ADULT: : 5 - 75
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Recenzie
Excellent tour and tour guide
Ang4141, 04-04-2022
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!
Active adventure and great snorkeling with turtles for the whole family
topkins, 29-03-2022
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!
Greatest tour I’ve ever been on
Daydream444932, 18-03-2022
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.
Once in a lifetime!
Marissaexplains, 05-03-2022
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!
You’ll get a dry box for all your essentials, they provide snacks and water!
Want a close encounter with a humpback whale?!
Wanderlust111970, 08-02-2022
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!
A must do!
traviscQ5159CX, 04-02-2023
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!
Don’t miss this tour!
Fangxiangna, 28-01-2023
I can’t say how highly I recommend this tour. Chris was an amazing guide and made the experience so enjoyable and special. He gave great tips for kayaking, snorkeling, and just enjoying time in Maui. I also learned much more about whales and other ocean life than I expected. And of course, seeing a ton of whales from our kayak was awesome. If you wanna have a great time in Maui, book this tour with Chris.
Excellent!
E9222JCbobd, 20-01-2023
Chris was awesome! He provided al lot of information and was was super chill. We had whales 360. Almost did not snorkel just to take in all the whales. But Chris gave us a little extra time to snorkel a bit. Swam with a monk seal and turtles, along with lots of fish. I will definitely go out with Chris the next time we come back to the island. Worth every dime!
Best choice for your trip to Maui!
nms1015, 12-01-2023
This was the highlight of our trip to Maui! We were lucky to have Xavier as a guide, appreciated his patience, knowledge, and kindness. We felt safe the entire time and his excitement made it even more fun for us. We also lucked out to be on the water on what he called the most active day of the season. It was truly amazing to be so close to humpback whales. The snorkeling spot was worth it, as well. These pictures will be framed! Note: For those booking as a "Guest" on Trip Advisor (without an account), the location message may not forward to your email. There was no cell service for our provider in the launch area. We were able to drive up the road and call for help finding the location. Thanks again!
Once in a lifetime experience!!
gregdH3599AY, 07-01-2023
I highly suggest making time for this!! We booked last minute and I am very thankful we did.
We got really lucky getting so close to the whales. It was a surreal experience getting so close to something that large. Our tour guide Javier was born and raised in Maui and it was awesome having his knowledge out on the water. Most of the time in our kayaks was spent a couple hundred yards from the whales diving in and out of the water. When they would appear, we would paddle in that direction and try and predict where they would come out again to get a little closer. We had two very lucky and rare encounters where the whales came right at us. We stayed dead still for a minute as they were coming in our direction and they went right under us and popped out within 20’ of our kayaks. Unbelievable!!! See photo below.
It was a beautiful morning, got exercise kayaking, saw 30 or so whales, snorkeled along some beautiful reefs, and had amazing views out on the water the entire time.
You will get photos from your tour guide, which are great, but I would suggest to bring a GoPro to get your own photos and videos (you can use it to film all your Hawaiian adventures so it’s well worth the investment
We got really lucky getting so close to the whales. It was a surreal experience getting so close to something that large. Our tour guide Javier was born and raised in Maui and it was awesome having his knowledge out on the water. Most of the time in our kayaks was spent a couple hundred yards from the whales diving in and out of the water. When they would appear, we would paddle in that direction and try and predict where they would come out again to get a little closer. We had two very lucky and rare encounters where the whales came right at us. We stayed dead still for a minute as they were coming in our direction and they went right under us and popped out within 20’ of our kayaks. Unbelievable!!! See photo below.
It was a beautiful morning, got exercise kayaking, saw 30 or so whales, snorkeled along some beautiful reefs, and had amazing views out on the water the entire time.
You will get photos from your tour guide, which are great, but I would suggest to bring a GoPro to get your own photos and videos (you can use it to film all your Hawaiian adventures so it’s well worth the investment
