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Home > Maui > Kayaking > Turtle Reef Kayak Tour
Turtle Reef Kayak Tour
USD $80.00

Turtle Reef Kayak Tour

Maui, United States of America

This fun and educational Maui kayaking tour starts at Makena Landing and paddles around the bay area. The calm, clear ocean is perfect for various water activities including swimming, snorkeling and animal watching. Float next to peaceful turtles and admire the stunning tropical underwater world. Leave all your worries behind and join this unique Hawaiian experience.

This kayaking Maui trip is planned as a leisurely paddle around Makena Bay, available to all ability levels and ages 5 and up. Whether it's your first time on a kayak or if you're an experienced paddler, this Hawaiian adventure is a wonderful experience. Highlights include snorkeling with the endangered green sea turtle and wonderful views of Haleakala.

Paddling distance is approx. 2.5 miles (4km).

USD $80.00
Traveler Reviews
Review by:   Salvatore M,    July 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This is a good tour, but the guides were a little lackluster. They feed you and make sure you have drinks, but outside of taking photos that they tried to sell us afterwards and trying to upsell me on snuba, they were not very interested in interacting with us. The food is great though, the drinks are solid, and they take you to some of the most beautiful places to snorkel in Maui. I'd highly recommend.
 

Review by:   Simona T,    December 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Would highly recommend this tour! It was my second time kayaking but it is perfectly suitable for beginners, not very strenuous. It was my first time snorkeling and I had a very positive experience! Our guide, Nate, made sure first-timers were looked after and took along a professional camera to make pictures with the sea turtles and other sea life, should you wish to purchase them later. We had plenty of time to snorkel and explore, didnt feel rushed at all. I would recommend the morning tour, it feels more peaceful and youll have more space before the other tours pick up. After the excursion, Nate was kind enough to give us suggestions of activities around the island, such as hikes and insider tips of when to get there, what is most worth doing, etc. Overall, it was an amazing experience, you wont regret going - especially if youre a fan of turtles I had six sightings! Big thank you to Nate and the team!
 

Review by:   Shelley D,    December 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Nate was awesome. Nice and low-key adventure in a small group. Saw turtles and lots of fish.
 

Review by:   Ardis S,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
It took a little while to find the turtles, but when we did it was AMAZING!! Our guide Steve was very knowledgable, he's been a guide for 17 years, so I felt very comfortable with him. Unfortunately my cheap underwater camera didn't work, so no pictures. : But the memory of floating around with the turtles will always be with me! Thank you Steve for a great trip!
 

Review by:   Michael S,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Loved this tour. Great kayaking and awesome snorkeling. Beautiful scenery.
 

Review by:   preston e,    June 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The snorkeling was great! Based on the description i thought there would be more kayaking and talking of history/maui knowledge. This was a snorkeling tour - saw tons of sea turtles and really good fish! great if you are just looking for a snorkeling tour.
 

Review by:   Cynthia H,    April 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
An early morning outing before the tradewinds take hold, this was fantastic. We kayaked for about half an hour before getting out and slipping into the water to be surrounded by sea turtles! An amazing sight!
 

Review by:   Cathie S,    December 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Would have like more time snorkeling - while we had a number of whale sightings which was an incredible experience we missed out on some of the hands on experience that snorkeling provides
 

Review by:   Michele K,    July 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
We had so much fun, the guide was so knowledgeable and so helpful. My husband got a little seasick and Garrett was very sympathetic and got us back onto land as soon as possible.I would highly recommend this trip to anyone...
 

Review by:   ruoying m,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
great experience, the tour leading is very nice. we did have good time
 

Review by:   bah0722,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was so so much fun. We had an excellent guide/instructor. The kayaking was easy and fun - no need for high level skills. Snorkeling the reef was awesome, saw 4 sea turtles and many, many colorful fish. The reefs themselves were beautiful! Would definitely do this again.
 

Review by:   Jacques G,    December 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This is definitely a five-star experience. Ours was a small group, only six people plus Rusty, our guide. The trip was magical at every moment, from the departure at sunrise to the paddle to the reef and eventually the reef itself. Rusty knew where the green sea turtles should be and he didn't disappoint us. I have snorkeled with sea turtles in the Galapagos, but this experience was even better.
 

Review by:   Robert G R,    December 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The guide Garrett Jaros made all the difference. He made it special and safe.
 

Review by:   Edward N,    July 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Amazing guide ... worth the fee
 

Review by:   Michelle V,    May 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great experience! We had a such a knowledgable and wonderful guide!
 

Review by:   Michelle M,    May 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great experience! We had a such a knowledgable and wonderful guide!
 

Review by:   Kevin B,    March 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was fantastic! I would do it again in a heartbeat! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun!
 

Review by:   Amanda M,    February 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This trip was one of the best things we did during three weeks on three different islands in Hawaii!
 

Review by:   cassandranispel,    February 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Our guide Garette was awesome! Great experience!
 

Review by:   Julie S,    October 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We loved this "tour." The visibility wasn't great, but our guide made the most of the conditions, and we saw many fascinating fish, several turtles - and a manta ray! The guide was informative and clearly had a strong interest in the environment. He informed us without being tedious, and his knowledge certainly enhanced our experience. We were pleased we did it this way rather than with a larger group off a boat.
 

Review by:   Dula M H,    October 2014 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
We saw just one turtle!! Water is not crystal clear and fishes are rare.
 

Review by:   Ryan C,    August 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Really great Tour. Had Steve as our guide he was funny and knowledgable of the area and the marine life, great guy. Would definitely recommend doing. The snorkelling was great and we were able to see heaps of turtles up close
 

Review by:   Lyn T,    June 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Excellent, saw and swam with 6 green turtles. Fantastic guide._br/_ 5/5
 

Review by:   DESIMOND V,    May 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Wife and I went on this kayak tour and it was great! We had a small group and our guide was very knowledgeable about the islands and its history. My wife went snorkeling while I stayed behind in the kayak and she enjoyed it very much. It was her first time snorkeling despite her fears of the ocean
 

Review by:   Larry S,    February 2014 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
We saw a competition pod of whales on our way out and were close enough to hear fin slaps. It was a beautiful day and enjoyed snorkeling.
 

Review by:   Troy D,    January 2014 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The snorkeling was so beautiful and we saw one huge sea turtle. The only complaint I had was how cold it was at 7:00 am. Unfortunately that was the best time to see the marine life but I would highly recommend wet suits.
 

Review by:   C B,    January 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great tour, highly recommend for all level kayakers and snorkelers.
 

Review by:   Leo B,    December 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Loved our guide, Garrett. He was very patient, well-informed and enthusiastic.
 

Review by:   Kimberly M,    December 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Loved it! Garrett was so great. We liked that it was so exclusive. Kayaking was troublesome for us but the snorkeling was amazing. We will be back.
 

Review by:   Gina Y,    August 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Jeremiah, our guide, was very helpful with a not so coordinated me. We saw a great variety of fish and amazing sea turtles. Well worth it.
 

Review by:   nvdekle,    August 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Awesome! We loved Garrett. He was patient, accommodating our family's individual quirks and concerns, and incredibly knowledgeable and well-versed in Hawaiian culture, kayaking, and the marine life of the area . . . and he's only lived in Hawaii for a year!
 

Review by:   Ursula A,    July 2013 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The kayaking was easier than I thought it was going to be. Our tour guide made sure we were always safe. The snorkeling was great! We saw lots of big sea turtles and our tour guide was always pointing things out for us to look at. It was fun, wish we could have been out there longer.
 

Review by:   sdt0950,    July 2013 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Very interesting to see so many turtles, as we had no idea what to expect. The tour guide was very good and helpful at all times. Definitely will do this again.
 

Review by:   Nick H,    July 2013 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
It was good, saw some turtles but would have been better with more fish
 

Review by:   Melissa R,    July 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This excursion was awesome! Dan, our guide, was really patient with me since I was pretty nervous--it was my first time kayaking. He even dove down into the reef to take some close up shots of the many sea turtles that were out while we snorkeled. His wife even joined the tour and she was super helpful in instructing me on how to paddle. I would definitely tour with this group again!
 

Review by:   Tim B,    June 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Fantastic way to snorkel! Saw sea turtles, a dolphin, and all sorts of marine life. Our guide, Dan, was informative, personable, and ensured my family's safety foremost. Great time, great memories!
 

Review by:   Michael N,    June 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great tour, great guide
 

Review by:   Bruce W,    June 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Steve was fantastic ! We had the time of our lives!
 

Review by:   Lothar P N,    May 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
a most amazing experience.... swimming with the turtles is a memory never forgotten
 

Review by:   Karin B,    April 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
It was awesome. Got very close to mother whale and baby. The snorkeling was spectacular! Dan, our guide was very helpful, friendly, informative and fun!
 

Review by:   Kris V,    July 2012 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
We arrived late and were pleased to see that the tour operators were still there. The snorkelling was great with quite a few turtles seen. Overall very worth while.
 

Review by:   Viola R,    July 2012 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Absolutely wonderful experience! We will definately do this again if we visit Maui! Mark, Jesse and Andrea are awesome guides! We saw turtles which was our main goal! Mahalo to your crew!
 

Review by:   Mariah P,    May 2012 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
My husband and I enjoyed our experience on the kayak tour. It included snorkeling and since we had not snorkeled before, our guide was very helpful in teaching us what to do. We saw lots of turtles, fish, and even a monk seal!
 

Review by:   Steven F,    May 2012 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Wonderful tour - very professional guide/instructor in Chris. Would recommend to anyone. Disappointed that no pickup/drop-off service was available. Taxi costs were nearly as much as tour itself.
 

Review by:   ROBYN S,    May 2012 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
this was a fun tour. our guide was ready and waiting for us with the kayaks and we paddled out to a beautiful area along the coast and when we put our snorkle gear on and got into the water we immediately saw turtles!! it was a fun adventure. Our guide Chris was fabulous. He talked about how to kayak, how to get in the water off the kayak and out of the water in a kayak. He talked about the area we kayaked in .. A fun time was had by the eight of us!
 

Review by:   Bryan L,    April 2012 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We saw 9 HUGE turtles on this tour. Chris, our guide, was fabulous!! This is tour is a MUST!!!
 

Review by:   Anita Z,    February 2012 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
My family and I really enjoyed this tour. Incredible opportunity to get close to whales and could have spend the entire trip whale watching and done without the snorkeling.
 

Review by:   Eric E,    July 2011 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Guide was great. Saw a bunch of turtles. Kayaking was easy enough.
 

Review by:   Benjamin F K,    July 2011 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The highlight of our trip to Maui. A beautiful day! Chris was a wonderful guide educating us about the island. The turtles were amazing! Hope to do it again some day. Our kids haven't stopped talking about it.
 

Review by:   Malorie S,    October 2010 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Our guide Kelly was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the area. Kayak was easy to maneuver with great tips from our guide. We saw lots of turtles and had an amazing snorkeling experience. Highly recommended.
 

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