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The kayak trip on Maui is the South Maui Turtle Reef kayak and snorkel at Makena: three hours of paddling and snorkelling on the reef south of Wailea, where green sea turtles feed, at $109 per adult, or $716 to take it privately.
For other ways to reach the same turtles, by boat or sea scooter, read Turtle Town on Maui, and for Molokini as well, snorkeling on Maui.
A three-hour kayak-and-snorkel tour from Makena Landing — paddle the South Maui coast beneath Haleakala's silh...
South Maui’s water is usually calmest in the morning, before the afternoon trade winds.
Launches and landings on Maui’s beaches can be rocky. Water shoes protect your feet getting in and out.
You will be on the water and in it for three hours. Apply a reef-safe sunscreen before you arrive and wear a rash guard.
Kayaks get wet. Bring only what you need, in a dry bag.
The South Maui Turtle Reef kayak and snorkel trip at Makena: three hours, $109 per adult, or $716 for a private trip.
The reef off Makena is known for green sea turtles, which is why it is called Turtle Reef. Sightings are common but wildlife is never guaranteed.
The trip is guided and designed for visitors, but you should be comfortable in the ocean. Check the tour page for fitness and age details.
Mornings. On Maui’s south shore the trade winds usually pick up in the afternoon, making the water choppier.
No. Green sea turtles are protected in Hawaii. Watch them from a distance in the water and never touch or chase them.
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