Tours/Maui/Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included
4.9(129)Maui1 hour
VIATOR4.9(48)TRIPADVISOR4.9(81)
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At a glance
Duration
1 hour
Price from
$115 / person
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 129 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
You will receive a message from us through the Viator messaging system with all the meeting instructions you need including a GPS link to our location. We will provide you with a dry box for your car keys, wallet, and phone.
I am a local owner-operator with over 10 years of experience guiding on Maui waters. Unlike the large corporate tours, I lead every trip personally to ensure a five-star, private feel experience.
You aren't just another booking; you are my guest for the morning. I use my tactical knowledge of the area to focus on finding turtles and timing our arrival to enjoy the reef in between heavy boat traffic. Between our high-tech clear kayaks, the free "ocean paparazzi" photo package, and my personal recommendations for my favorite local food, beaches, snorkel spots, and hikes around the island, this is an authentic Maui adventure delivered with zero ego and pure vibes.
Tour Options
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included
Highlights
Free Photos: High-resolution digital photos of your entire experience delivered the same day
Expert Instruction: Safety briefing and paddling and snorkel tips
Premium Snorkeling Gear: High-grade masks, snorkels, and fins-cleaned and sanitized for your comfort
Secure Dry Box: We provide one dry box per kayak for your car keys, cell phones, and wallets
Hydration: Cold bottled water provided to keep you refreshed on the water
Personal Recommendations: Food, Beaches, Snorkel Spots, and Hikes on Maui
Local Insider Guide: 10+ years of guiding Maui waters
What's included
Included
Free Photos: High-resolution digital photos of your entire experience delivered the same day
Expert Instruction: Safety briefing and paddling and snorkel tips
Premium Snorkeling Gear: High-grade masks, snorkels, and fins-cleaned and sanitized for your comfort
Secure Dry Box: We provide one dry box per kayak for your car keys, cell phones, and wallets
Hydration: Cold bottled water provided to keep you refreshed on the water
Personal Recommendations: Food, Beaches, Snorkel Spots, and Hikes on Maui
Local Insider Guide: 10+ years of guiding Maui waters
Not included
Gratuities are not included but are greatly appreciated. Venmo is available for your convenience.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Safety is our top priority. To ensure the stability and performance of our clear kayaks, the total weight limit per kayak is 420lbs, with a maximum individual weight of 230lbs. Please ensure your booking details include accurate weights. Because we reserve equipment and space specifically for your group, we are unable to accommodate guests who exceed these limits at launch. In these instances, we cannot offer a refund. We appreciate your honesty and understanding in helping us keep every tour safe and enjoyable.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included lasts about 1 hour.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Maui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is You will receive a message from us through the Viator messaging system with all the meeting instructions you need including a GPS link to our location. We will provide you with a dry box for your car keys, wallet, and phone. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 129 verified reviews; it is run by Tropical Guides & Outfitters. Most-mentioned highlights: Free Photos: High-resolution digital photos of your entire experience delivered the same day; Expert Instruction: Safety briefing and paddling and snorkel tips; Premium Snorkeling Gear: High-grade masks, snorkels, and fins-cleaned and sanitized for your comfort.
Reviews(129)
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jameswB7107LA
August 27, 2026
Fantastic experience
The experience was fantastic and Chris was great from start to finish. The pace of the Kayaking was also steady, making it doable for anyone with even a moderate level of fitness. We timed arriving to the snorkel area perfectly too, as for a small amount of time, there were only the seven of us on the tour in the area and my wife and I spent a good five minutes, swimming with a turtle on our own, which was amazing! This was a highlight of our trip, I would highly recommend.
Operator response
Mahalo for such an awesome review!
I’m so glad to hear the paddling pace felt just right and that you had a great time from start to finish. That timing at the reef couldn't have worked out better—having that calm stretch of water to yourselves and getting to swim alongside a turtle together with your wife is truly special. Those quiet, uncrowded moments with our honu are exactly what we aim for!
Hearing that the tour was a highlight of your trip means the world. Mahalo nui loa for the high recommendation, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as incredible 🤙🏼
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markbD8157UI
August 26, 2026
Best Turtle Town tour!
My wife and I did the Turtle Town snorkel tour. We had a great time and Chris is an outstanding guide. Chris is very knowledgeable and thorough in his safety briefings covering kayaking and snorkeling. Chris is always very safety conscious and checks in regularly to see how everyone in the group is doing. We were fortunate to see several turtles up close which was truly amazing. Chris is a very personable guy which made the tour all the more fun. The free photos is also a great bonus to keep the memory of the great tour alive. I highly recommend taking a tour with Chris. We are looking forward to booking a whale watching tour with Chris when we come back in the winter.
Operator response
Mahalo for such a fantastic, detailed review!
Keeping everyone safe, comfortable, and well-informed is always my top priority, so I’m really glad the briefings and regular check-ins helped you both feel completely at ease out on the water. Getting those close encounters with the honu at Turtle Town is always pure magic, and I’m stoked you love the photo memories to look back on!
Thank you so much for the high recommendation. I can’t wait to welcome you back out on the ocean for some epic whale watching this winter, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as incredible 🤙🏼
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Myrna_N
August 20, 2026
Worth every minute!
It was an intimate and wonderful experience! A highlight of our trip!!! Went with my husband and my 15 year old girl twins. There was only us and one other family and Chris told me that he usually doesn’t do more than 10 people (5 kayaks). I think having a small group really allowed for a very private experience with our own tour guide telling us about history of Hawaii Hawaiian islands and Maui in particular. As we were kayaking, we could see the ocean floor from our clear kayaks. I wanna say it was only about 20 to 30 feet so it made my one girl who’s uncomfortable with snorkeling very comfortable with the situation. Chris was also very protective of our direction in the water and the water was very calm. Maui is known for its calm waters in the morning. And it was time for snorkeling. Chris helped us out out of the kayak and into the water. He also directed us towards where we would see turtles, he was spot on! Nobody was around us and it was like our own private swim time with the turtles. We saw at least four or five and also fish like Humohumo’s, rainbow and others. And my daughter, who is normally uncomfortable with snorkeling, enjoyed every minute of it. It was about a three hour excursion in total and so worth the experience. Chris was the best guide!
Operator response
Mahalo for such an incredible and detailed review! Hearing that our tour was a highlight of your trip to Maui is the best compliment I could ever ask for.
Keeping our groups small and intimate (never more than 5 kayaks) is something I am truly passionate about because it allows for that relaxed, private feel where everyone gets personal attention and can really soak in the history and stories of the Hawaiian islands.
I’m especially thrilled that the clear kayaks and the calm morning waters helped your daughter feel completely comfortable and confident. It’s always my priority to keep everyone feeling safe and well-guided, so watching her transition into loving every minute of snorkeling was pure magic! Having that private swim time with four or five turtles, humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, and rainbow fish all to yourselves made for an unforgettable morning.
Thank you so much for bringing your family out on the water with me and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you all, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as awesome! 🤙
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Phuong_M
August 2, 2026
A must-try experience for family with young kids
It was an amazing experience, a must-try. Chris, the owner of the business as well as the tour guide, is so attentive, thorough, friendly, funny, and most importantly, verryyy patient especially with kids. He remembered names, gave specific instructions to each participant and took amazing photos for every party!!! Chris made the tour memorable! Another aspect I didn’t know I loved about the trip is that it was a small group so it felt intimate, not commercial like with a big boat tour. This is a sign if you still debate between a big boat and a kayak tour. Highly recommend to try this!!
Operator response
Mahalo for such an incredible review! Comparing the small, intimate group setting to the big commercial boat tours and recommending us so highly is a massive compliment—and you hit the nail right on the head!
Creating a personalized, safe, and fun environment where everyone (especially the kids!) feels looked after, comfortable, and remembered by name is always my top priority. I'm so glad the tailored instructions, humor, and photo package helped make the trip so memorable for your group.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for giving other travelers that extra sign to choose a small kayak tour! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you all, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as awesome! 🤙
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seemab634
August 2, 2026
Great morning on the water!
We had a great morning on and in the water with Chris! He was a patient, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. He definitely made sure everyone was safe and comfortable at all times. The bonus perk on Chris's tour was the photos he took both while we were kayaking and underwater when snorkeling! I highly recommend this tour and would definitely book with Chris again!
Operator response
Mahalo for the incredible review! I am so glad to hear you had such a great morning out on the water!
Keeping things fun, patient, and entertaining while making sure everyone feels completely safe and comfortable at all times is always my top priority. I'm also stoked that you loved the photo package—capturing those memories both up in the kayaks and underwater while snorkeling is always a highlight!
Thank you so much for the high recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as awesome! 🤙
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CB_L
July 31, 2026
Great time, great guide, great turtles!!!
We have been to Hawaii several times and have done most of the excursions offered around Big Island and Maui… and this was the best experience so far. Chris was knowledgeable about the location and the culture. He took care of each individual in our group, made sure everyone was ok and comfortable, made sure he found titles and guided us to them, made sure everyone had water sunscreen, etc. Our whole family thought he was the best guide we’ve had on any excursion. Great water, great turtles, great time. I can’t say enough about not just this bay and snorkel experience, but the company and the guide were awesome. Thanks Chris!
Operator response
Mahalo for such an incredible review! Hearing that this was your best experience so far—after visiting Hawaii several times and trying so many excursions across Maui and the Big Island—is a massive honor!
Making sure every single guest feels comfortable, safe, and fully taken care of with things like water, sunscreen, and personalized attention is always my top priority. I'm so glad we were able to find those turtles for your group and that learning about the local culture added to the adventure!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such generous words about our company and the experience. It was an absolute pleasure hosting your family out on the water, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as awesome! 🤙
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Fang_L
July 29, 2026
Great group!
My family and I (kids 10-12) did kayak and snorkeling today. The clear kayak was very cool.y husband who was nervous about the trip got a hang of the kayak and really enjoyed paddling. My kids and I unfortunately had motion sickness. So we didn’t stay today. Since we were the only group today, our guide helped us back on to the beach and let us take a break. He then took us out around the reef to snorkel without the kayak. It was super amazing! We saw turtles and swam with so many different kind of fishes. My 10 year old said this was the best day ever!
Operator response
Mahalo for taking the time to share your review! Hearing your 10-year-old call it the "best day ever" absolutely makes everything worth it!
I'm so glad your husband got the hang of the clear kayak and had a great time paddling, but I'm so sorry to hear that motion sickness kicked in for you and the kids. Keeping things flexible, comfortable, and tailored to what your family needs is always my priority, so I'm thrilled we were able to shift gears, get back to shore, and head straight out from the beach to explore the reef.
Getting to swim right off the beach with the turtles and all those tropical fish—without having to worry about sea legs—is pure magic!
Thank you so much for bringing your family out with us. It was a real pleasure hosting you all, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as awesome! 🤙
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Adam_D
July 22, 2026
Such a fun day. Chris was...
Such a fun day. Chris was awesome! Kept things easy and safe for me and my 9yo. Saw turtles and tons of great reef fish.
Operator response
Mahalo for the awesome review! I am so glad to hear that you and your 9-year-old had such a fun day out on the water with us!
Making sure the tour feels safe, relaxed, and easy—especially when bringing the kids along—is always my top priority. Getting to hang out with the sea turtles and see all those vibrant reef fish together is always the best part of the adventure!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and bring your kiddo out with us. It was a real pleasure hosting you both, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as awesome! 🤙
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Tatiana_B
July 15, 2026
GREAT snorkeling via kayaking. And Chris was wonderful!
I thought the kayak snorkeling combination was fantastic. Got to move around, paddle out to the snorkeling locations with a great guide named Chris, and then got a good amount of swimming/snorkeling time. Much more affordable than the $650 for a catamaran for two and honestly, I think a better experience.
Operator response
Mahalo for the incredible review! I am so glad you loved the kayak-and-snorkel combination and had a fantastic time paddling out and snorkeling.
It's awesome to hear that you enjoyed getting some movement in on the water and had plenty of swimming time. I especially appreciate you pointing out the value compared to the big catamaran charters—we really try to offer a much more personal, fun, and affordable way to experience the reef, so hearing that you thought it was an even better experience means the world!
Thank you so much for choosing Tropical Guides and Outfitters, and I hope the rest of your time here on Maui was absolutely amazing!
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manuelsN3800RG
July 14, 2026
10/10
Absolutely amazing experience, Chris was so helpful and knowledgeable as a guide very informative on the area and very helpful with kids and all ages of people! Highly recommend choosing this guide! And will be booking again on our next trip back to Maui 🤙🏾
Operator response
Mahalo for the incredible 10/10 review! I am absolutely stoked to hear that you had such an amazing experience out on the water.
Making sure our tours are fun, safe, and welcoming for guests of all ages—especially the kiddos—is always a huge priority for me. I'm so glad you enjoyed learning about the area and felt well looked after throughout the adventure!
I truly appreciate the high recommendation. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we already look forward to paddling out with you again on your next trip back to Maui! 🤙
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