Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Ocean Beauty

Discover marine life with clear kayaks and snorkel tours. Join Tropical Guides & Outfitters for an unforgettable ocean adventure with expert guides.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Makena Landing Park - Hop aboard our state-of-the-art clear kayaks, providing you with unprecedented views of the vibrant marine ecosystem beneath you. As you paddle along the coastline, keep an eye out for sea turtles gracefully gliding through the water, and marvel at the colorful fish and coral that thrive in this pristine environment….
What's Included
  • Guide
  • Use of Snorkeling Gear
  • Bottled water
  • Digital Photos available for purchase
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for your Guide
Additional Information

At Tropical Guides & Outfitters, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional experiences that combine adventure and comfort. With our clear kayak and snorkel tours. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the ocean like never before.What sets us apart is our team of experienced guides who are passionate about providing you with a safe and…

Location
Makena Landing Park
Makena Road
Detailed meeting instructions will be emailed to you the day before your tour. You will find us on the intersection of Honoiki st and Makena rd in a white Toyota Tacoma with a red flag on the tailgate of the truck.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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B3419skamym
Oct 14, 2025
Best snorkel experience - Incredible! We had the best guide, Kris! She went the extra mile for us to have a memorable experience. She learned about our family and capabilities and matched that to the adventure. So much great information and her energy and passion for the island and what she did made the experience one for the books! I highly recommend this excursion! We lucked out and saw a really big Manta Ray and Sea Turtle along with so many fish and the beauty of the ocean! Enjoy! Mahalo!
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708cyndiz
Oct 11, 2025
A must do when in Maui - We booked this experience for our honeymoon in Maui and it was so great! Kris was very knowledgeable about the area, wildlife and reefs. We loved the clear kayaks that made it possible to see the ocean floor below you as you paddled. Definitely will be doing it again next time we visit Maui. We saw some turtles, cool fish and beautiful reefs!
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Amyahz
Sep 15, 2025
Do it! - This was easily the best part of our trip! Chris was our guide and he was extremely kind and helpful. He knew exactly where there were turtles, and was knowledgeable about all of the islands and marine life. If you’re even thinking about going, go.
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146shereenh
Sep 12, 2025
Best Snorkeling and kayaking experience - We had the best guide Kris! Kris was so well informed about marine life and ecology, and was incredibly kind in her instruction. Very pleasant and friendly. Had an absolute blast! Not the first time snorkeling but definitely the most memorable. We saw several turtles! Loved it!!
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Amyeohills
Aug 16, 2025
HIGHLY recommended for families! (and more) - We loved the early morning option since the snorkel area certainly got a lot busier as we were finishing. KP (Kris) was knowledgeable, passionate, kind, professional, and super fun! I appreciated her attention to safety for everyone, but especially with my 6 and 9 year olds! When my younger one wasn’t excited to snorkel much, she was able to include him in other ways. He loved learning some extra facts about urchins! Only negatives were that it’s hard to see the wildlife through the clear kayaks (but my 6yo was still able to see a good amount), and there were no turtles seen during our time (which I learned was due to high tide allowing them to feed in other places). We would definitely use Tropical Guides and KP again!! Seemed to be an excellent value compared to the options I found. I appreciated the small group 8 (and only 5 kayaks with the doubles). The photo options were very reasonable, and KP also was willing to snap some shots with our own phones too. Thanks for the awesome memories!
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Tracyhq1398ck
Aug 5, 2025
Excellent tout! - Chris was an excellent guide and for our clear bottom snorkel and snorkeling tour. He explained what we were going to do during our tour and he helped my daughter and I feel comfortable navigating the kayaks and shared a little Maui history as well. I would recommend this tour to anybody!
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Natasha_g
Jul 12, 2025
Family Friendly Adventure - Kris was amazing!! So friendly, put everyone at ease, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed kayaking and snorkeling. We saw so many sea turtles!! Highly recommend
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Flyer57869681388
Jul 9, 2025
SO worth it!!! - This tour was one of the best parts if our trip! We had planned to snorkel independently but were intimidated by all the options. On our last day on the island we decided to bite the bullet and pay for a tour. We are SO glad that we made this call! Kris was an amazing guide and told us about island history, the wildlife we were seeing, and gave us recommendations for other places to snorkel on our own time as well as other activities and restaurants to check out. Communication before, during, and after the trip was great. We felt safe and had tons of fun with no prior experience or skill necessary. All gear was provided. Just come well prepared for sun and have a change of clothes and towel in the car. Pro tips: We were grateful to have gone to the aquarium earlier in the trip so that we had more context for what we were seeing. Also, pay the extra money for the photo package especially if going with kids so that you can focus on your beautiful surroundings and keep your phone safely in the dry box. Photos come edited and are great quality.
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Pjyoon21
Jun 28, 2025
Best family activity! - Kris was a great tour guide and so knowledgeable about the area & sea life. She was easy going and friendly too. Our family had the best time and by far this was our favorite activity we've done in our 3 trips to Maui. We snorkeled in clear waters and saw amazing fish, lots of turtles, eels, and our daughter even had a rare eagle ray sighting! So fun kayaking in the clear bottom kayaks too!
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Mobile15942076922
Jun 23, 2025
Great experience. - We had a blast. Chris was very knowledgeable and walked us along through every step. The reefs, marine life, and lava tubes were amazing. Chris also educated us on the history of the surrounding islands.
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From $125
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).