Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Maui's Sea Life

Experience an exciting clear kayak tour in Olowalu, Maui. Paddle over majestic coral heads, spot a variety of sea life, and even have the option to snorkel. Perfect for families and beginners. Book now and support UHMC!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maui - Embark on a paddling adventure into the Alalakeiki Channel with our skilled and knowledgeable guides. As you glide over the stunning reefs, the clear kayak serves as a large snorkel mask, enhancing the view of the reef below. With a diverse range of wildlife, you might encounter octopuses, eels, sea turtles, manta rays, seals, and schools…
What's Included
  • Reef safe sunscreen
  • Fees and Taxes Included
  • Complimentary Snacks
  • Rash Guards for Sun Protection
  • Dry Bags Provided
What's Not Included
  • We recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a guided tour over stunning coral formations to discover Maui’s diverse marine life. The transparent kayak base enhances the view of the reef and its inhabitants beneath you. With pontoon attachments, these kayaks are nearly impossible to tip over and unsinkable. Tours are kept small and personal, with a maximum of 10 guests per guide,…

Location
Olowalu Beach
On highway 30, just past mile marker 14 across from the "Welcome to Olowalu" sign heading west. We have a black SUV with Gabriel's Ohana on the door and a big wooden trailer. Coming from Lahaina/Kaanapali side it is just past mm 14.5 and the sign reads Aloha. Along the shore, no parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Skoebel
Mar 8, 2026
Relaxing morning! - This experience was fun and relaxing! We learned about the coral reef , Maui and the surrounding islands! The pineapple after the kayaking was a special treat - thank you!
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Gami_m
Mar 3, 2026
Fantastic Day! - Jason was awesome. He explained everything we needed to know about kayaking and told us about the seals and turtles and whales and the reef. We truly had a wonderful time. Jason and Nicholas were accommodating and helpful throughout our experience. I highly recommend this adventure.
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Dana_d
Feb 2, 2026
Excellent kayak tour - Excellent tour. Very informative and we enjoyed our time on the water. Tour operators thought of everything to make enjoyable
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Karen_c
Jan 21, 2026
Fantastic morning on the water - Two Clear kayaks with 2 adults each and one small child in each. Pontoons were added for stability on this calm, clear day. Ease of mind with small kids. Didn’t need to look thru the bottom because of the conditions here when it is calm. The kayak bottom can get a little fouled by sand you track in and water you splash in off the oars. Very informative and good humored staff. Nice refreshing pineapple snack.
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Madeline_m
Jan 9, 2026
Best snorkel guide! - 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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Keithbl7002xu
Jan 8, 2026
Fun and informative - Guide was friendly, funny, and very personal. Easy paddling, can be done by most. Snacks and snorkeling were included.
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Isabel_e
Jan 7, 2026
Gabriel’s Ohana gave us a great family experience! - Get ready to have a great time with a wonderful family business! Gabriel and his Father,Jason, are the main tour guides for the kayaking and snorkeling. Gabriel’s mom does the administrative work for the tours behind the scenes. Gabriel’s friend even works as an assistant tour guide and she is just as friendly and helpful as the guys. Once you park your car and make your way to their location, their friendliness and warmth will draw you in. It’s not fake or an act, they are just a close knit family and you can feel it. They really care about you having a great experience and they deal with their customers in a calm, patient way. We appreciated the family energy during the tour.saw some turtles and lots of coral. We had a great time and highly recommend it.
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Heather_s
Jan 3, 2026
Relaxing kayak trip for the family - This was a lovely and relaxing way to start the day. Gabriel was extraordinarily attentive and provided so much interesting information about the islands; information we hadn’t heard on other tours throughout our vacation. We really appreciated that. The kayaks were in very good condition and the dry bags and snack came in handy. While we didn’t see many fish or turtles, we had a nice time taking in the scenery with good people.
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984swathik
Feb 12, 2026
Highlight of our trip to Maui! - My husband and I had an amazing time snorkeling and were awestruck by the amazing reefs, sea urchin, fish and sea turtles we saw! We each only had 1 or 2 experiences with snorkeling prior to this, and we appreciated how patient and understanding our instructor was. We were pretty tired about 1.5 hours in, but our instructor was ready to go for another 3 hours if we were - truly unlimited it seems! The only slight confusion was that the Google pin address in their email didn’t work until I reached out to ask for it once I noticed it the night before. Also, the email mentioned we would be going in a clear kayak and receive some snacks as well as a clear water proof pouch for our phones, but it seems that wasn’t meant for our snorkeling experience. Not a big issue but did cause a little bit of confusion. Overall I would highly recommend this experience!
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Ge_m
Mar 29, 2026
Canceled due to weather - Unfortunately, our trip got canceled due to bad weather. Was told from the host that we will be getting a full refund from Viator, the booking agency.
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From $134
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).