Eco Sea Scooter Snorkeling Academy invites guests to discover West Maui’s vibrant reefs, tropical fish, and sea turtles through guided, eco-minded ocean adventures. Based near Kapalua and Napili, their distinctive sea scooters mak...
Barbie and her team have built something genuinely special here. Sea scooters handle most of the physical effort, which means guests who aren't strong swimmers or are completely new to snorkeling can still get out into the water comfortably. On top of that, they provide flotation suits, shark repellent devices, and nose-breathable masks, so even anxious first-timers tend to leave feeling like they pulled off something incredible. The guides, particularly Barbie, Ocelli, and Victor, come up repeatedly in reviews for being patient, knowledgeable, and deeply attentive to each person in the water. Families with kids, seniors, and nervous non-swimmers all seem to thrive here. Kapalua Bay delivers consistently too, with sea turtles, eels, and colorful fish spotted on most tours. GoPro rental and end-of-tour certificates are nice extras that families especially seem to appreciate. Across the board, reviewers describe this as a highlight of their entire Maui trip, which says a lot given how many activities the island offers. If you have any hesitation about snorkeling due to fitness or swimming ability, this setup seems specifically designed to remove those barriers and actually get you in the water having fun.
My mom and I booked a snorkeling experience here. Both of us were a bit wary of snorkeling due to previous experience but Barbie and Victor helped us feel safe and comfortable. The sea scooters and the float suits were a great choice for true first time snorkeling. Once out in the water, we saw wonderful sealife including fish, coral, and a couple close encounters with turtles! We even rented a GoPro and received an SD card with underwater footage on it for lasting memories! Thank you Eco Sea Scooter Snorkeling Academy for such a cool, safe experience and the ways you give back to the community!
Livvy Peterson
August 30, 2026
My mom and I booked a snorkeling experience here. Both of us were a bit wary of snorkeling due to previous experience but Barbie and Victor helped us feel safe and comfortable. The sea scooters and the float suits were a great choice for true first time snorkeling. Once out in the water, we saw wonderful sealife including fish, coral, and a couple close encounters with turtles! We even rented a GoPro and received an SD card with underwater footage on it for lasting memories! Thank you Eco Sea Scooter Snorkeling Academy for such a cool, safe experience and the ways you give back to the community!
Livvy Peterson
August 30, 2026