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Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui: Experience Calm Waters and Stunning Underwater World
4.7
330 Ratings
Kihei
Embark on a thrilling kayak tour of Makena, Maui and discover the tranquility of calm waters and the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world. Swim, snorkel, and observe majestic turtles in their natural habitat. Book now for an unforgettable Hawaiian adventure!
Embark on a thrilling kayak tour of Makena, Maui and discover the tranquility of calm waters and the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world. Swim, snorkel, and observe majestic turtles in their natural habitat. Book now for an unforgettable Hawaiian adventure!
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Makena Landing Park - The launch point is the historic Makena Landing area, known for its fascinating history of cattle ranching and its use as a loading and unloading zone for cattle arriving by ship.
- Makena - Located just south of Wailea, the renowned Makena area boasts stunning beaches and access to Makena Bay. Makena Bay is globally…
- Makena Landing Park - The launch point is the historic Makena Landing area, known for its fascinating history of cattle ranching and its use as a loading and unloading zone for cattle arriving by ship.
- Makena - Located just south of Wailea, the renowned Makena area boasts stunning beaches and access to Makena Bay. Makena Bay is globally celebrated for its outstanding snorkeling, picturesque beaches, and the famous “Turtle Town.”
What's Included
- Quality Touring Kayaks - Singles and Doubles Available
- Light refreshments
- Local taxes included
- Guide Assisted Launch and Landings
- CPR and First Aid Certified Guides with Ocean Experience
- Quality Snorkel Equipment, PFD, and dry bag provided
- Beach Instructions and Safety Talk
- Quality Touring Kayaks - Singles and Doubles Available
- Light refreshments
- Local taxes included
- Guide Assisted Launch and Landings
- CPR and First Aid Certified Guides with Ocean Experience
- Quality Snorkel Equipment, PFD, and dry bag provided
- Beach Instructions and Safety Talk
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting and enlightening kayaking journey in Maui commencing from Makena Landing and circumnavigating the bay area. The tranquil, transparent sea is ideal for an array of aquatic activities, encompassing swimming, snorkeling, and observing marine life. Glide alongside serene turtles and marvel at the spectacular tropical marine vistas….
Embark on an exciting and enlightening kayaking journey in Maui commencing from Makena Landing and circumnavigating the bay area. The tranquil, transparent sea is ideal for an array of aquatic activities, encompassing swimming, snorkeling, and observing marine life. Glide alongside serene turtles and marvel at the spectacular tropical marine vistas. Cast aside all your concerns and partake in this extraordinary Hawaiian adventure.
- Paddling distance is approx 1.5 to 2.0 miles
- The 10:30am tour is only available to guests who are 16 years and over.
- The 7:15am departure offers ideal weather conditions, more active reef life, better visibility, etc. Best Experience!
- 715 tour time ages 5+ / 1030 tour time ages 16+
Location
5180 Makena Alanui
Makena Alanui
*** Google / Apple Map "Makena Landing" **** DO NOT GO TO A RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
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From Makena Landing parking lot, walk 100 yards over little hill with ocean on right - you'll see kayaks there. Please google map "Makena Landing beach Park" or "Maluaka Beach Parking Lot" option B
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(330 Ratings)
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Ron_v
Jan 21, 2026
A wonderful morning kayaking and exploring on the sea. - It was fun, exciting, and we saw lots of whales in the kayaks and turtles snorkeling. Our guide Mia was outstanding. Good instructor, good marine knowledge and a clever sense of humor.
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Becky_p
Jan 12, 2026
Bucket List Experience - Jake was an amazing instructor and guide our family of first timer kayakers. We saw several fish turtles when visiting the "cleaning station." Guide provided drinks, snacks and snorkel gear as well.
Thank you Jake, for the experience. Highly recommend!
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Mindy_p
Jan 11, 2026
Loved it - Our guide, Rabbit, was great! He handled the different comfort levels of the group seamlessly, making it a very enjoyable experience for all. Additionally, he might be a whale whisperer! Definitely worth it!
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Gerard_m
Dec 31, 2025
Had a beautiful time... - Had a beautiful time kayaking today with Tyler. Small group. Saw whales and turtles. Nice and relaxing. Highly recommend
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Rehana_r
Dec 28, 2025
Best kayaking and snorkeling - Tyler was an excellent guide. He gave us once in a lifetime experience where we swam with a turtle. This was our first time kayaking and after this experience we are confident to make many more kayaking adventures. We would recommend Tyler 100%.
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P7248snjennyo
Dec 20, 2025
Whale of a time - Our tour guide Justin was very knowledgeable, caring, and experienced in insuring we had a safe and enjoyable experience. We were all excited to see whales and turtles.
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Brant_m
Nov 28, 2025
Incredible Experience - Breathtaking memorable experience with a fantastic guide Jeremiah. Whale watching while kayaking and snorkeling with turtles.
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A8729gcnicoleb
Nov 14, 2025
Great experience with kayaking and snorkeling - We went out with Tyler for kayaking and snorkeling in Makena. It was us (four friends), plus two couples, all in double kayaks. Tyler was friendly and knowledgable, and got us to Turtle Town before any other group got there. He was great about helping us get back in the kayaks after snorkeling, too! Great experience for all of us.
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Megan_s
Nov 13, 2025
Best guide ever! - This was such an amazing experience! The guide was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and just overall a great guy. He put our safety first at all times and kept us out of the tough current which was great because we were all first timers and we had our 5 year old daughter with us.
He knew all the interesting history of the island and the best spots for snorkeling which made it an enjoyable experience from beginning to end.
It was my daughter's first time kayaking and snorkeling and you would have thought she had done it for years! He was so great with her and even let her ride on the front of his kayak paddling so she could feel like Moana the Wayfinder lol! Needless to say, she will never forget it. She enjoyed his company so much that she ditched mom, dad, and the grandmas for his kayak the rest of the way.
Since both of our moms were in their 60's, we were worried how they would do on the excursion but they did great! It was very doable and even relaxing.
This was our favorite experience on the island and I cannot stress enough how amazing the guide was for us. We will 100% be returning to do this again with him!
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Renee
Dec 29, 2025
Family adventure. Ages ranged from 5-65. Kayak and snorkeling. We all had Fun it felt safe for all ages. - There were many guides. Most seem great. Our guy was nice but disappeared a couple of times early on so we were last to get in the water. He also didn’t use appropriate language with the little, teen and grandma. We didn’t say anything but probably should have. However he knew allot and helped get salt water out of my eyes (after my husband capsized us before I was ready) and helped me get back in the boat when I was done. Very reassuring that he knew his stuff.
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