Maui Snorkelling Tour: Explore Vibrant Reef with Marine Biologist and Spot Sea Turtles

Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Maui’s oldest reef on a personalized snorkeling tour with a marine biologist. Spot sea turtles, colorful fish, and beautiful coral while learning about marine biology and conservation.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • RC32+RX Olowalu - Meet at an area called Olowalu. Very easy to find. First we talk about the tour, and pass out gear. Next we sit on the beach and get a snorkel 101 tutorial. Then enter the water at a shallow sandy area where we can still stand, get comfortable with our gear, then it’s off to the reef!! Experience green sea turtles, fish, and…
What's Included
  • Photos from Tour
  • Marine Biologist guide
  • Flotation
  • Snorkeling instruction
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Clean sanitized gear
What's Not Included
  • Guide gratuities not included
Additional Information

Sea Turtles, Beautiful Coral, Colorful Fish! Experience Hawaii’s marine life on Maui’s oldest and most vibrant reef. Snorkel from shore with a Marine Biologist as your guide during an easy and personalized tour (8 people or less). All gear provided with snorkel lesson at start of tour. Learn biology and conservation topics from your guide while…

Location
RC32+RX Olowalu
You will receive a pin of the exact location via text the day prior to tour, as well as a picture of company vehicle. We will be going from an area called Olowalu. Look for mile marker 14 along the Honoapiilani highway, and park on the ocean side of the road.
Cancellation Policy

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

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483talig
Oct 19, 2024
Yes! Sign up! - We have been island hopping and this was the best snorkeling guide/tour we experienced. We've done the sharks and the manta rays. Unlike other tours we have done, we geared up at the beach and moonwalked right into the water. This gave us more than an hour of swim time. Having such a knowledgeable person as our guide meant we actually got to learn about what we were seeing, their names, some history, and important conservation efforts. We even got to visit a turtle cleaning station. The conditions were so perfect; the water was crystal clear, the current wasn't super strong, and the water wasn't choppy. Paul (our guide) was very communicative and accurate. Not only did he allow us to take our own pictures/videos, he captured pictures of us AND of what we saw. He checked in regularly and also gave us several stopping points so we weren't overly tired. The flotation belts were also convenient. Even when they didn't fit one of our parties around the middle, he simply wore it like a cross-body bag and maintained his hands free. We also greatly appreciated the tips about snorkel gear. Thank you for such an amazing time. My kid and her father have never been before and this is exactly what I was hoping for. My kid is also interested in being a marine biologist. You certainly helped continue to build her interest and devotion to oceanic care.
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478trinityf
Oct 18, 2024
Was nervous, but… - This was our first time snorkeling. My biggest fear is the ocean. We were both nervous swimming in the ocean but eager to observe the beauty the ocean has to offer. Paul did a great job of calming our nerves and was very competent by explaining the marine life. He also made sure we were okay. He took great pictures and they are lifelong momentous. It was nice knowing he works at the aquarium. We saw lots of turtles!!!
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Amberwl3549yq
Oct 18, 2024
Turtles galore - It was my eleven year old's first time snorkeling in open waters and this trip did not disappoint!! Paul helped our whole family feel very comfortable in the waters while successfully guiding us to find 10-15 sea turtles. He gave us interesting facts about the coral reefs and fish. Additionally he took a couple of photos for us at the end which was a plus. My tip would be to take advantage of his equipment (flotation boards) if you are not too comfortable in the open waters. This marine biologist took us out for an adventure and it was the highlight of our trip.
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876breannam
Oct 17, 2024
Highly recommend! - We had such a great time snorkeling on this excursion! Paul was a great guide with tons of information and educating us along the way. It was so nice to be in a small group but the snorkeling itself was excellent! We were up close and personal with tons of sea turtles and other fish. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and wouldn’t have changed a thing. Highly recommend!!
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Melaniev940
Aug 24, 2024
Awesome time - Paul was an awesome tour guide. And was able to capture greats photos for us. This was our first time snorkeling and it was amazing. Being able to see the reef and turtles so up close.
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Susanne_r
Aug 15, 2024
A knowledgable and kind guide, a beautiful reef, turtles galore, and even a giant eel - what an amazing experience! - Paul took my husband and me along with our two sons (7 and 10) and two others out on a breathtaking and very enjoyable snorkel tour of the beautiful reef at Olowalu. He knew just where to go so that we had an easy swim along a "sandy path" through the reef to the turtle cleaning "station" and made sure we avoided any shallow coral reef areas. We saw so many fish along the way and even a beautiful giant eel as well as of course many turtles once we reached our destination. He came prepared with gear, flotation, and an underwater camera for photos and he even pulled our 7-year old on the way in and out to help keep him from getting too tired. We felt very safe and taken care of, learned a lot, and truly enjoyed ourselves - there has already been much talk about planning to take the tour with Paul again on our next trip to Maui! Thank you Paul!!
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645adelaidew
Aug 7, 2024
Awesome experience! - Paul was fantastic! We had a wonderful time snorkeling with him, he was very knowledgeable and it was great learning more about the ocean from him! Would highly recommend!
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Anne_c
Aug 7, 2024
Great Snorkeling Tour. - Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see a variety of fish and some turtles at the reef. Also the coral was spawning when we were at the reef. It was the perfect amount of time. My grandson and I enjoyed the snorkeling very much and it was nice not to have to go out on a boat to see a reef.
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Leighanne_c
Aug 6, 2024
Definitely Recommended - Paul was our guide and was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we understood what we were viewing. It was a great spot and the pictures he took are included in the price of the ticket! The tour left from the shore rather than a boat, which I thought was pretty cool.
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Nick_u
Aug 3, 2024
Family Friendly - Our children were able to enjoy exploring and learning about coral, fish, and turtles of that particular reef.
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