Guided kayak and snorkel tour at Olowalu’s Turtle Town
2.5 - 3 hours
Up to 10 people
Guided kayak, snorkeling
Launch from Olowalu’s sandy beach and paddle Maui’s coastline with a small group and a guide. Snorkel the reef for a chance to spot green Hawaiian sea turtles and other ocean life.
Ages 7+ to join. Bring towels and reef-safe sun screen. Tips for your guide are optional.
Full refund with 72 hours notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Bring towels and reef-safe sun screen. You can also bring a tip for your guide if you wish.
Yes. Photos and videos are included at no up-charge.
You must be age 7 or older to join.
700 Olowalu Village Rd. Lahaina, HI US 96761
Guides like Robbie, Joe, Alex, and Payson consistently earn praise for their patience with nervous first-timers and ability to make everyone feel comfortable in the water. Multiple families mention how helpful the instructors were with anxious children and inexperienced snorkelers, providing clear step-by-step guidance that built confidence quickly. The tours regularly deliver turtle sightings at Turtle Town, plus other marine life like octopuses, starfish, and reef fish. Guests appreciate that photos and videos are included rather than being sold as add-ons, and several reviewers mention the optional underwater scooters as a fun way to conserve energy. There's one legitimate concern worth noting: a guest was uncomfortable watching guides handle and pass around wildlife for photo opportunities, including a stressed baby octopus that inked defensively. This practice goes against standard wildlife tourism ethics, even if it's not technically illegal in Hawaii. The overwhelmingly positive feedback otherwise highlights the company's safety-first approach, reasonable pricing, and flexibility with booking. Adam gets specific shoutouts for accommodating last-minute requests and monitoring conditions to ensure the best snorkeling locations. Beach access tours are especially popular for seeing more turtles in less time than boat excursions.
Our tour guide Joe was amazing!! This was my 1st time snorkeling and he made it very relaxing & comfortable as a nervous 1st timer. Being able to look back at the pictures and experience afterwards made it even more enjoyable and memorable!!
hailey rolain
April 4, 2026
Our tour guide Joe was amazing!! This was my 1st time snorkeling and he made it very relaxing & comfortable as a nervous 1st timer. Being able to look back at the pictures and experience afterwards made it even more enjoyable and memorable!!
hailey rolain
April 4, 2026