Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Maui's Sea Life

Experience an exciting clear kayak tour in Olowalu, Maui. Paddle over majestic coral heads, spot a variety of sea life, and even have the option to snorkel. Perfect for families and beginners. Book now and support UHMC!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maui - Paddle out into the Alalakeiki Channel with our experienced and knowledgeable guides. As you glide across our beautiful reefs the clear kayak acts as one big snorkel mask that magnifies the reef below. With a vast array of wildlife you never know what you will see like octopus, eels, sea turtles, manta rays, seals and schools of fish like…
What's Included
  • Reef safe sunscreen
  • Fees and Taxes Included
  • Complimentary Snacks
  • Rash Guards for Sun Protection
  • Dry Bags Provided
What's Not Included
  • We recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a guided expedition across splendid coral formations in pursuit of the diverse marine life of Maui. The transparent bottom of the kayak amplifies the reef and its vibrant inhabitants beneath you. Stability is ensured with pontoon modifications, making the kayaks nearly untippable and unsinkable. Each tour accommodates a cosy group of just 10…

Location
Olowalu Beach
On highway 30, just past mile marker 14 across from the "Welcome to Olowalu" sign heading west. We have a black SUV with Gabriel's Ohana on the door and a big wooden trailer. Coming from Lahaina/Kaanapali side it is just past mm 14.5 and the sign reads Aloha. Along the shore, no parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dana_d
Feb 2, 2026
Excellent kayak tour - Excellent tour. Very informative and we enjoyed our time on the water. Tour operators thought of everything to make enjoyable
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Karen_c
Jan 21, 2026
Fantastic morning on the water - Two Clear kayaks with 2 adults each and one small child in each. Pontoons were added for stability on this calm, clear day. Ease of mind with small kids. Didn’t need to look thru the bottom because of the conditions here when it is calm. The kayak bottom can get a little fouled by sand you track in and water you splash in off the oars. Very informative and good humored staff. Nice refreshing pineapple snack.
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Madeline_m
Jan 9, 2026
Best snorkel guide! - Best and nicest guides in Hawaii!! Guides are patient, knowledgeable, and trusting letting each person go at the pace they desire. We saw 7 sea turtles up close!!
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Keithbl7002xu
Jan 8, 2026
Fun and informative - Guide was friendly, funny, and very personal. Easy paddling, can be done by most. Snacks and snorkeling were included.
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Isabel_e
Jan 7, 2026
Gabriel’s Ohana gave us a great family experience! - Get ready to have a great time with a wonderful family business! Gabriel and his Father,Jason, are the main tour guides for the kayaking and snorkeling. Gabriel’s mom does the administrative work for the tours behind the scenes. Gabriel’s friend even works as an assistant tour guide and she is just as friendly and helpful as the guys. Once you park your car and make your way to their location, their friendliness and warmth will draw you in. It’s not fake or an act, they are just a close knit family and you can feel it. They really care about you having a great experience and they deal with their customers in a calm, patient way. We appreciated the family energy during the tour.saw some turtles and lots of coral. We had a great time and highly recommend it.
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Heather_s
Jan 3, 2026
Relaxing kayak trip for the family - This was a lovely and relaxing way to start the day. Gabriel was extraordinarily attentive and provided so much interesting information about the islands; information we hadn’t heard on other tours throughout our vacation. We really appreciated that. The kayaks were in very good condition and the dry bags and snack came in handy. While we didn’t see many fish or turtles, we had a nice time taking in the scenery with good people.
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Marcie_m
Dec 18, 2025
Fun at Sea - Very nice experience. Jason is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his sharing it with us. We saw turtles, whales coral and colorful fish.
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Scott_t
Dec 14, 2025
We all enjoyed the... - We all enjoyed the kayaking, the snorkeling, Jason’s dad jokes, and the education about the marine life on Maui and surrounding islands. Great adventure!
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Virinder_s
Nov 23, 2025
One of the best memories... - One of the best memories from our trip to the island! We went out with Jason and his crew twice. We are both non-swimmers. The clear bottom kayaks got us excited to try the snorkeling afterwards. Jason took a lot of time with us to ease us into the water and go over basics. We spent plenty of time in shallow water first. Then he personally took us out for snorkeling. Both of us hadn’t been in the water in years but we couldn’t get enough! Jason made it fun and provided a lot of information along the way. We’ve done kayaking before in groups, this was by the far the most fun we had. If you do the snorkeling afterwards you won’t be disappointed! I can’t think of a better way to get introduced to snorkeling and you get to hang out with some great people during your trip!
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Jordan_p
Dec 14, 2025
Not as good as I hoped - The guides were nice but you need to be ready for a lot of random stories early in the morning. We didn’t see any fish. We did see a threesome of humpback and a couple of sea turtles.
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From $134
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).