West Maui Kayaking & Snorkeling
Our west Maui kayak & snorkel tours are a convenient location for those staying in Lahaina, Ka’anapali, Honokawai, and Kapalua. Nice area, however, best in the wintertime. If a little extra drive doesn’t bother you, check out our south side location for Maui’s TOP kayaking & snorkeling spot.
West Maui kayaking Comparison
West Side Discovery | Pali Sea Cliffs | Whale Watch West Maui | |
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Location | Ukumehame Beach Park | Papaluau Beach Park | Ukumehame Beach Park |
Time / Days / Ages | 7:15 – 10am / Mon – Fri / 5+yrs | 7:00am – 10:45am / Mon – Fri / 16yrs | 7:15 – 10am / Mon – Fri / 5+ yrs |
Price per person | $109.00 | $109.00 | |
Guide Tip | Great area ** But if a little extra drive doesn’t bother you, head south as conditions are more reliably calm, better snorkeling and reef life | Great area ** But if a little extra drive doesn’t bother you, head south as conditions are more reliably calm, better snorkeling and reef life |
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Snorkel Stops * | 1 long / 2 short | 2 long / 3 short | 1 long / 2 short |
~ Miles covered | 1.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
Inclusions | Snack & beverages | Snack & beverages | Snack & beverages |
Best Combination ** | Add a surf lesson / SUP tour | Add a surf lesson / SUP tour | Add a surf lesson / SUP tour |
BOOK NOW | BOOK NOW | BOOK NOW |
West Maui is home to some great snorkeling and beautiful vistas with west Maui Mountains in the backgrounds and Lana'i in the horizon. Choose from the Ukumahame area, the challenging Pali Cliffs Discovery, or a whale watch & snorkel. All tours are whale watch tours during the late December through mid-April.
West Side kayak & Snorkel Discovery
Ukumehame Beach Park (West)
An amazing and fun tour to experience!The shortest of the two west-side kayak tours, the Discovery Tour takes you on a morning exploration of the Ukumehame coastline. Enjoy the warm sunshine, the long expansive sandy beaches, and reefs teeming with fish. Our friendly, experienced guides will tell you tales of the area and take you to some very special places to snorkel and kayak.
*(Including Whale Watching, from late December through April)
🌊 Ready to ride the waves? Book your Tour now and start your Kayak & Snorkel journey today! 🌊
Want to know more about our tours packages or instructors? Just ask, and I’ll be happy to provide more details!
PRICE CATEGORIES
- Adult (9+ years old)
- Private Tour (min. 4 people)
$109
$179
HIGHLIGHTS
Location
West Maui | Ukuemhame Beach Park
Time / Day / Ages
Mon-Sun – 7:15 to 10:15 (ages 5+)
Mon-Fri – 10:30 to 1:00 (ages 16+)
Snorkel Stops / Paddling Distance
1 long or 2 short stops / 2.5 miles
inclusions
Water & Juice, snack bars included
Guide / Insider Tip
Great for young watermen
Pali Sea Cliffs
Papaluau Beach Park (West)
An amazing and fun tour to experience!The Sea Cliff Tour departs from the beach amidst swaying palms trees and heads toward the remote and rugged sea cliffs of an area known as the “Pali”.The views here are epic and the cobalt ocean is full of life. This tour is best suited for those who are in good physical condition and enjoy a longer paddle.
*(Including Whale Watching, from late December through April)
🌊 Ready to experience the Pali? Book your Tour now and start your Kayak & Snorkel journey today! 🌊
Want to know more about our tours packages or instructors? Just ask, and I’ll be happy to provide more details!
PRICE CATEGORIES
- Adult
- Private Tour(Min. 4 Tkts)
$149
$249
HIGHLIGHTS
Location
Papalua Beach Park
Time / Day / Ages
7:00 – 10:45am / Mon – Fri
Ages 16+
Snorkel Stops / Paddling Distance
2 to 3 snorkel stops / 2.5 miles
inclusions
Water & Juice, snack bars included
Guide / Insider Tip
Great for young watermen
West Maui Whale
Watch & Snorkel
West Maui Whale Watch & Snorkel by Kayak
A Must-Do Whale Watch & Snorkeling Experience in Maui!During whale season, our Turtle Reef Discovery activity becomes our Whale Watch tour! This is a really inspiring trip! There is nothing like viewing a Humpback Whale from ocean level in a kayak, it’s a breathtaking experience! Whales seem to appreciate the quietness of a kayak compared to a boat and they tend to approach us more. (Of course, we don’t approach them, they approach us!!).
This is one of our more popular trips during whale season and we’ll make sure to sneak in some snorkeling time with the sea turtles.
🌊 Ready to see some whales by kayak ? Book your Tour now and start your Whale Watch & Snorkel journey today! 🌊
Want to know more about our tours packages or instructors? Just ask, and I’ll be happy to provide more details!
PRICE CATEGORIES
- Group Tour
- Private Tour (Min. 4 tkts)
$109
$179
HEIGHLIGHT
Location
Ukuemehame Beach Park
Time / Day / Ages
7:15AM / MON-SUN / (Ages 5+ yrs)
10:30AM / MON-FRI / (Ages 16+ yrs)
Snorkel Stops / Paddling Distance
1 Stops / 1.5 - 2.0 miles
inclusions
Snacks + Beverages
Guide Tip / insider Tip
A must-do on Maui!
Calmer Early Morning
Check out some other related Kayaks Activities
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7:15 to 10:15 am (ages 5+)
10:30 to 1:00 pm (ages 16+) - Snorkel with Sea Turtles
- Maui's TOP location
from
$109
Whale Watch & Snorkel
- 7:15AM /10:30AM*
- Exceptional whale watch opportunities
from
$109
Wailea / Ulua Bay Kayak
- 7:30 am / 2.5 hours
- Great convenient Wailea location
from
$139
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. If you have gear that is comfortable, please bring it – no sense in fitting another set that may not be as comfortable for you.
Maui has an abundance of sunshine year round. The only thing that keeps us on shore is strong winds or big surf. It’s all an adventure!
All kayaks used are the sit on top variety. There are stable which makes them perfect for snorkeling – easy to get in and out. We have singles and double kayaks available. Cockpit boats, or sit inside kayaks are not used here on Maui commercially.
The early morning provides the best conditions of the day – calm waters, sunny skies, active reef life and the sun warms instead of burns.
We do have a limited amount of RX lenses. Please ask about this when you reserve your tour.
While we don’t have a hard and fast rule, we tend to cap our tours at ten guests. This being said, many people are mixed up on days and arrive for their tour on the wrong day or even the wrong location. We understand and will do our best to accommodate. Your on vacation, we understand.
What Our Customers Say
“It was a great trip. We got to see whales, turtles, dolphins and fish. It was fun to be out in the ocean on a kayak. I would recommend the early morning tour due to the afternoon winds. Also, bring sunscreen.”
Kurt S
“What a beautiful morning at sea! John, our guide, was fun, informative and had a keen sense of how to experience the whales. This turned out to be our favorite activity during our visit to Maui. Wear water shoes for the rocky shore entry.”
audreysonoma
“Jake, our guide, made this short kayak/snorkeling trip informative and fun. All gear was provided and good quality. The initial training and info was thorough and led us to some great snorkeling, even for a nervous novice. We had a great experience and highly recommend Jake and South Pacific Kayaks and Outfitters.”
HarveyDog123
“We had such a great second tour with them! Kyle made the experience better! He was a great tour guide. We saw so many turtles. It was an absolute amazing experience that the kids could enjoy and see these turtles up close and personal! We will definitely use them over and over!!”
Briana T
Did just the kayak rental where you go on your own. Was good experience. Our initial booking had bad weather, and had great communication with owner to reschedule. Very flexible to work with. Equipment was in good condition. Was so glad they offered kayak on own as most companies don’t and that is all we wanted to do.