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Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui: Experience Calm Waters and Stunning Underwater World
4.7
305 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!
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Makena Landing Park - We launch from the historic Makena Landing area. Very interesting history of cattle ranching and using the landing as a loading / drop off are for cattle coming off ships.
- Makena - The famous Makena area just south of Wailea offers gorgeous beaches and access to Makena Bay. Makena Bay is world famous for excellent snorkeling, beautiful beaches, and “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
What's Not Included
- 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. 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.
Customer Ratings
4.7
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Kelsey
Jun 28, 2024
Overall the best experience! - This was such a cool experience. I had my 10 year old daughter with me, my best friend, and mom. Three of us had never kayaked before and Tyler was so patient and helpful. My daughter had never snorkeled either and he really took his time to explain it to her. You could tell he just genuinely wanted everyone to have a great experience. It was so amazing to see the turtles! Overall such a great and memorable experience!
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Amelia_m
Jun 10, 2024
❤️turtle town - Kyle was a great guide. The Tour was amazing. The Turtles didn’t disappoint either. Relaxed and easy excursions.
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Nina_p
Jun 8, 2024
Better than expected - We were so fortunate to have the best weather—warm, sunny and very little wind. Our guide Tyler was friendly and knowledgeable. We saw so many turtles, too many to count. We also saw a sizeable eagle ray and colorful fish. My husband and I had the best time kayaking and snorkeling. I would highly recommend this experience and I would absolutely do it again.
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Catherine_v
May 29, 2024
So Much Fun! - I booked this tour when my original snorkeling tour got cancelled. I'm SO GLAD for that cancellation! Tyler, our guide, was GREAT! My husband and I were beginners at kayaking and snorkeling. In fact I didn't even plan to snorkel. But Tyler was great, he was so patient with us, persuaded us to snorkel and I'M SO GLAD HE DID! My husband and I had a great experience seeing turtles and fish up close and being IN the water! We lucked out with a small group (only one other couple) and beautiful weather. Tyler did a great job balancing his time between couples, the other couple was much more experienced (and younger!) than we were. I definitely recommend this tour, ask for Tyler, he was wonderful!
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Hannah_y
May 26, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Tyler was a wonderful guide! He knew all the right spots to go, based on conditions, and because of this we saw quite a few sea turtles and sea life. He also made the experience feel unique for our small group and kept us away from the masses. Highly recommend booking this tour!
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Sandee_s
May 14, 2024
Best way to experience Hawaii! - Excellent tour guide, Tyler, did a great job locating great sites for snorkeling. He was very kind, provided great instructions for kayake use.
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Laurel_s
Apr 2, 2024
Hawaiian perfection! - This was so much better than I could have ever imagined. Jeff was awesome and super knowledgeable. We lucked out and got to spend a ton of time with a mama and baby whale before snorkeling. We would go back in a heart beat! Don’t sleep on this tour! And ask for Jeff!
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Exploration553521
Feb 26, 2024
The Best Morning Adventure - The experience was above and beyond our expectations. Tyler was an amazing guide. He has a strong love for what he does and an appreciation and pride for Maui culture. The ocean in his happy place. You can tell he respects sea life. Very knowledgeable. He got us close to whales but not too close - safety and respect for these great creatures. Also took us to a spot teeming with sea turtles for snorkeling. All in all, he delivered an outstanding experience
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Yeting_d
Jan 16, 2024
Awesome! - Our guide Jeremiah did such a good job and had a great sense of humor. His instructions on safety were very clear. We saw so many whales while kayaking. This was the most memorable excursion of my Maui trip!
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Domonique_k
Dec 26, 2023
Great way to spend a morning in Maui! - Miah was an experienced, knowledgable guide. He captured phenomenal pictures of our trip and could speak to a variety of topics about Hawaii. We had a blast!
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