Glide farther across Turtle Town’s reef with an electric sea scooter
1.5 hours - 2 hours
Guide, snorkel gear, sea scooter
Use an electric sea scooter to explore Turtle Town’s reef with less effort. Small groups stay away from large crowds; optional photo and video packages cost $50 per group and are not included in the listed price.
Say Aloha— Check-In With Guide & Gear Instruction ( 15 Min) Meet at the shoreline, get fitted with top-tier snorkel gear, and go over a short demonstration and safety briefing.
Turtle Bay Water Entry & Practice (15 Min) Shore entry with time to get comfortable breathing and floating with your guide.
Guided Snorkel at Turtle Town (1+ hour) Swim above lava caves and coral gardens while looking for sea turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life. Your guide may also safely point out and share select marine life like red pencil sea urchins and pin cushion starfish—and if you’re lucky, even an OCTOPUS.
Exit Water (15 mins) Return to shore and finish with a quick recap. Guide will airdrop your photos so you will have them before you even leave!
Full refund with at least 72 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: FVSMCG
Yes. You must be age 10 or older to join.
Yes. Photo and video packages are available for an additional $50 per group.
You snorkel in a small group with hands-on guidance from professional guides.
Makena Landing Park, 5083 Makena Road, Kihei, HI 96753
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.
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