Kayak and Snorkel: Maui West Shore
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Kayak and Snorkel: Maui West Shore

By Kelii's Kayak Tours
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The calm and shallow waters of Maui’s west shore is the perfect spot for testing out the waters on a kayak and snorkeling trip. Snorkel over coral reefs and paddle the west shoreline during this guided tour that’s great for families and all skill levels. All snorkel and kayaking gear is provided and your guide makes sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time in the water.
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Paddle around Maui’s west shore in a single or tandem kayak
  • Snorkel over coral reefs, looking out for sea turtles and colorful fish
  • Guide provides snorkeling tips and paddling instruction to all skill levels
  • No need to bring gear: all snorkeling and kayaking equipment included

  • Professional guide
  • Beach side safety and paddling instruction from our guides
  • Quality late model ocean touring kayaks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Light refreshments
  • Life Jackets
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • RIDE SHARE is not recommended as launching site may be moved.

Meet your guide as specified upon booking confirmation. Once at the beach, you receive seaside safety and paddling orientation. Then hop into either a single or tandem kayak for a paddle along the gentle and shallow waters of Maui’s west coast and enjoy views of the Ukumehame Valley. Next, you jump into the water for a snorkeling adventure with your guide. The calm and shallow waters of Maui’s west shore make this a safe place for families and all skill levels. Explore coral reefs in shallow waters not far from shore searching for sea turtles, colorful coral, and vibrant schools of fish before heading back to land. All kayak, snorkeling, and safety gear are included in the tour and the guide caters tips and instruction to all skill levels. The tour ends at the departure point.

Start:
  • Ukumehame Beach Park, 615 HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96793, USA
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE meet us at 7am Ukumehame Beach Park (google / apple map friendly) Plan your drive the day before to ensure you arrive at the right location, and the right time. Look fro pickup truck & kayak trailer - simply ask for Keliis Kayaks
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3373MAUI

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • A maximum of 10 paddlers per guide.
    • Tours take place weather permitting. Your guide may move to an alternative location upon check in so Taxi/Uber is NOT recommended as no reimbursement is provided.
    • Paddling distance for 2.5 hour tour is approximately 1.5 miles. Snorkel time is approximately 45 minutes.
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Available Mon through Friday
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3373MAUI

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    • Ukumehame Beach Park, 615 HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96793, USA
      PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE meet us at 7am Ukumehame Beach Park (google / apple map friendly) Plan your drive the day before to ensure you arrive at the right location, and the right time. Look fro pickup truck & kayak trailer - simply ask for Keliis Kayaks
    • 1
      Views of West Maui Mountains while you paddle along shoreline, stopping along the way to snorkel beautiful reefs
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    • Kelii's Kayak Tours
      525
      Kihei, United States
      Joined in January 2009
    • Relax56637654185
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Book with these guys!
      John was really great! Very informative and cared about us having a good experience. He was able to help more advanced people get out have fun and also there to support beginners . Lots of good cultural information about the Hawaiian people, the islands, and the sea life! Would highly recommend reserving this particular tour guide he took us where there were less people. Thanks John and Anna!
      Written 24 November 2023
    • K3824BTlizp
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and informative!
      This was a lot of fun! We actually switched times from 10:30 to 7am because earlier is recommended to avoid the afternoon winds. Our guide was Jake and he was a lot of fun and had stories and facts about the different buildings and islands surrounding us. We ended up in the double kayaks, me with a daughter and my husband with the other. Bonus, we didn’t tip over once! Snorkeling was a great experience, so many fish and creatures in the coral reef. We spotted a couple turtles at shore and were able to swim with another. A note for you guys with a stache: my husband wasn’t able to snorkel much because the face mask wouldn’t seal properly above his lip, so I’d say either shave/trim it up or bring a full face mask!
      Written 24 September 2023
    • 877tonyad
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Tour!!
      Madison thank you for being such a thoughtful guide and showing us your expertise! You made our trip with such a fun excursion, one of the last ones we haven’t tried on Maui!!! We will see you next time, and I have friends booking with you now for September. BIG MAHALO! 🌈
      Written 8 August 2023
    • Carolynghazarin
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best snorkeling experience
      Kyle was the best! Super friendly and funny. The tour includes paddling and snorkeling with cool history and fun facts. We saw a lot of turtles because there was a low tide. Snorkeling gear is provided with beverages and snacks. Bring a waterproof camera! Best experience we loved it and can't wait to be back. Thank you for your hospitality Kyle!!
      Written 31 July 2023
    • serenitymarie414
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kayak and snorkeling
      Jeremiah was a great guide for us to kayak and snorkel we saw lots of turtles. It was a great experience!
      Written 24 July 2023
    • dakotag315
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing, must do!
      We had a fantastic experience with our guide John. The group was small so very hands on. We learned so much about the island and its history. Lots of sea life and beautiful views. You are kayaking so a little work is involved, but this is great for even beginner/ first time kayakers! I would recommend being comfortable with swimming as this is a snorkel trip. Water shoes encouraged. You won’t regret this trip! We will definitely do this again!
      Written 19 May 2023
    • Bigwavemauidave
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome snorkeling/kayak whale watching experience! Our guide Tyler was outstanding!
      The snorkeling, whale watching, and kayaking experience was awesome! The water was so calm, like glass. Our guide, Tyler, was outstanding. He knew the right places to go and check out the fish and sea turtles. Also, I lost count how many humpback whales we saw! We were able to get close but we very respectful in not getting too close. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Kelli’s Kayak Tour again and would definitely request Tyler as my guide.
      Written 19 March 2023
    • Tom L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing magical encounter with Whales and Turtles at water level!
      Great experience! Terrific whale encounter with lots of opportunity to photograph and enjoy these magnificent animals. Followed up by snorkeling with a large number of Maui sea turtles made for a great adventure for my daughter and her family. My 9 year old granddaughter really enjoyed the trip so that is not too young for this adventure.
      Written 24 February 2023
    • Ildiko S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      What a trip!!!
      Went on a snorkel trip to Molokini with this outfit just a few days ago - WOW!!! Would give them 7 stars! The boat was so fun - small group - very encouraging and helpful. They provided wetsuits and snorkel gear if needed. We even did the back side of Molokini - what a rush! Them after Molokini - two more awesome sites. Turtles and more! Absolutely no complaints and all the kudos - will be back God willing! Thanks Tim and Jake (captain and crew) for a wonderful trip!
      Written 22 February 2023
    • A5774LKkimk
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kayak company great, trip advisor poor
      My tour was cancelled due to weather, I am still waiting for trip advisor to refund me. I have received no communication. Great communication from the company, very poor from trip advisor.
      Written 18 February 2023
    • lindafunderburg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended
      We thought it was great fun. Our guide was knowledgeable and very helpful with 3 ladies of a certain age. Saw several turtles and amazing fish.
      Written 17 February 2023
    • corihintzman
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Knowledgeable guide
      Wow! What a great morning! Our guide Tyler was a wealth of knowledge and so kind. He obviously spends a lot of time on the water because he knows so much and loves to share information and history with the guests. Seeing whales and sea turtles were the highlights!
      Written 7 January 2023
    • Brandi H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just do it! Absolutely gorgeous!
      Y’all this experience was AMAZING!! We saw turtles, colorful fish and some really cool urchins and starfish. The icing on the cake was the huge pod of dolphins playing and spinning all around us! Jake was an awesome guide and he kept us intrigued with lots of info and he even had some amazing food recommendations. 10/10 would recommend :)
      Written 10 November 2022
    • Jamie H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour and very fun!
      Hard a wonderful time with Jake (our guide) for this snorkel and kayak tour. He knew the great spots to go see the fish and sea turtles, had good stories to tell about the area and suggestions for food, etc. He was also very safety conscious and told everyone how to handle their kayaks and kept an eye out for everyone. He was able to point out things all us tourists wanted to see. Our group did have someone crack their chin open on the kayak and a seasick person and he had a medical kid and helped the seasick one (yours truly) calm their stomach somewhat. This was a great tour and I would highly suggest it to anyone.
      Written 30 October 2022
    • PerpetualTourist2
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      We had a small group, only 3 couples in double kayaks, plus our guide John. He spent a little extra time going over techniques and what to expect once we were out on the water before we started. We were fortunate because there were relatively few people on the water. He led us to 2 great spots to snorkel. The water was clear and we saw a number of different fish, an octopus and at least 4 turtles. Great guide, great group and it was a great experience!
      Written 28 October 2022
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    I_Lian
    Menlo Park, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Family
    Our family of four, with two boys, were on a one month tour of Hawaii, with one week on each of the four islands. We did activities on each island, had many wonderful moments, have to say the Kayak experience with Tyler at Kelii’s the most outstanding, should have been 6 star out of 5. Tyler is not only giving a tour, but his love of the water simply radiates in a very positive manner, yet never offending nor demanding. He really knows the water, and we had close encounter with whales, turtles, sea urchins, and lots of kayak and snorkeling fun. We have taken two other big boat ride before this and have seen many whales moments which were great, but the kayak experience should not be missed since it was most close and personal. Thanks for sharing your enjoyment of the water with us!
    Written 26 January 2022
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    Jacqueline J
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Couples
    We had the best time with Tyler and Justin as our guides!! We had a small group and they took great care of us. They are very knowledgeable about the island and it’s waters. After a last minute launch location change (always safety conscious), we were treated to a great paddle. Tyler walked us through the launch process so we were really comfortable getting out on the water. We ran into a bait ball (something new I learned about!) and then saw a whale hanging out under our kayaks. After a few minutes the whale headed off and surfaced out in front of us. Truly magnificent and once one a lifetime experience!! I would highly recommend Keliis Kayak with Tyler and Justin as they ensure you have an unforgettable time!
    Written 9 February 2022
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    DMHad
    Poulsbo, WA75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023
    I took this tour as a solo traveler and had the best time! The guide, John was exceptional- encouraging group bonding and telling us all about the sea life, whales and area we were seeing and traveling through. It was a good calm paddle out to the shipping lane to see and hear whales pretty close- totally thrilling! We returned to the Olowalu reef for some of the best snorkeling I've done, off the kayaks. Clear water, tons of fish and healthy coral and a couple turtles. A wonderful way to spend time on the water and one of the best tours I've taken in Hawaii.

    The parking / meeting area has a steep curb that makes it easy to bottom out on low cars and lots of soft sand- I almost got stuck and I wasn't the only one. Use caution when pulling in.
    Written 13 January 2023
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    Chalsten
    Portland, OR45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020
    Wow. We picked Kelii’s Kayak Tours for the positive reviews and more intimate experience than the larger boat excursions. Still, we didn't expect the outing to become one of our Top Ten experiences ever. We met Curtis at 7:00 am to find it would just be the three of us that morning. Formerly in the Coast Guard, Curtis is proficient in all things marine, so we learned much about Maui and its ocean environs while paddling in calm waters with very few others around. Having kayaked only a few times in the ocean, his instruction was terrific – including helping us learn how to exit and board a kayak offshore.

    Then came the real excitement. We saw numerous whales breaching in the distance but after about twenty minutes of paddling, a whale slowly surfaced just 20 feet from our kayak. A thrill. As we stayed quiet in the kayak, we were then treated to 15 minutes of two whales “singing” back and forth to each other – likely a mother and her calf. Later, Curtis led us to a large coral reef where we spotted several sea turtles and swam through schools of fish for at least 30 minutes. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect morning in wild Maui.
    Written 19 March 2020
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    SalomeA
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our family of four booked a kayak and snorkel tour with Kellii’s. They were great about helping us rebook at a time that worked for us when our first booking had to be canceled because of weather.
    We left out of Olowalu for the early morning tour. Our guide was Curtis and he was so awesome! He explained how to kayak so my daughters (7 and 10) knew what to do.
    We first kayaked out to see some whales. Wow! We saw several whales and even saw one breach! Definitely an unforgettable experience. Then we kayaked back towards shore and had some time snorkeling. We saw amazing coral reefs, tons of fish, and turtles! Curtis was great about making sure we stayed safe and pointing stuff out to us. He was also super knowledgeable about the island and the animals and shared lots of cool facts with us. We had a great time! We would definitely do it again in a heartbeat! Mahalo Kellii Kayaks and Curtis for a great experience!
    Written 22 March 2021
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    KevinKozak
    Pickering, Canada16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We can’t thank our guide Tyler enough for taking such good care of us. He was very patient, personable, informative, and attentive to all the needs of everyone in our group, which included both mobility and motion sickness challenges. He brought us to a snorkel spot, where at one point we were swimming with 6 turtles. As we had forgotten our own underwater camera, he was kind enough to take pictures for us with his own, then shared them with us when we got back. We were so impressed with Tyler, we phoned the next day and asked to be booked on his next tour, wherever it might be. This time he took us on the Kayak Maui West Shore excursion and we had another great morning, snorkelling with turtles and this time we had a humpback calf and its mother swim excitingly close to our kayaks. Thanks Tyler, you’re the best!
    Written 8 February 2020
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    Carmen L
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Couples
    Jeremiah was very entertaining, knowledgeable and thorough with instructions. The water in Makena Bay is so clear! We had four turtles swimming around us for most of the time we were in the water snorkeling. It was amazing to see these gentle creatures in their own environment. It was a highlight of our trip -- definitely a morning well spent!
    Written 28 May 2023
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    betherenow
    Nashville, TN10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great experience doing the early morning kayak around Turtle Town. Tyler was an amazing guide. I’ve had many many guides on adventures and he was one of the best- giving great instructions, making sure we saw wildlife and being friendly and helpful to all. He spotted a whale as soon as we paddled out and had us paddle straight to it. We waited for him to come up to breathe several times and heard him singing below us. Tyler took video and captured the song, then airdropped them to us. We saw several turtles and snorkeled with one. A fabulous morning!
    Written 16 February 2020
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    Jessica M
    San Luis Obispo, CA14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went out with a group of eight yesterday and it couldn’t have been better. Curtis was our guide and he was wonderful. Not only did he explain everything to our group of newbies, but he was also very patient with the two older members of our group who were a bit slower than the rest. He made sure we paddled out to a good spot for whale watching and then made our way to a beautiful reef for snorkeling. We highly recommend the trip to everyone!
    Written 3 January 2020
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    Ssmith6635
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an absolutely amazing time this morning. Tyler was our guide and he far exceeded our expectations. He knew just where to go and had us sit as whales went right by. They were so close I couldn’t believe it. I was concerned about the 7:30 start time but as promised it was not cold at all. He really has a lot of knowledge and is passionate about marine life and Hawaii. His relaxed style was just right. This trip is well worth it and the best way to see whales, turtles and learn to kayak!!
    Written 3 February 2020
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