Olowalu: Guided Clear Kayak Tour - Unlimited
Maui, Hawaii
Paddle over ancient reefs in a clear kayak that magnifies schools of fish and colorful marine life that pass beneath your kayak on this guided tour from Olowalu. Enjoy refreshments along the way.
Explore the Olowalu reef on a clear kayak tour, suitable for families and eco-conscious travelers seeking an intimate, guided experience on Maui's coast.
Highlights
- Explore the reef without getting wet using a clear kayak
- Launch from a private, crowd-free site off the beaten path
- Enjoy unobstructed views of Maui and five neighboring islands from the water
- Stay energized with locally grown fruits, fresh-baked goods, and granola
- Join an eco-friendly reef tour focused on sustainability and waste reduction
Description
Discover marine life like sea turtles, manta rays, and dolphins while paddling across Olowalu’s 500-year-old reef ecosystem on a clear kayak. Meet your guides, receive safety gear including a rash guard, life vest, dry bag, sports bottle, paddle, and reef-safe sunscreen for this environmentally conscious tour.
Your CPR-certified guide will share insights about the ocean, local sea life, and the area's history and culture. The group participates in reef care by collecting floating trash along the route. Water safety is monitored by shoreline drones to ensure a secure experience.
Children can enjoy onboard water guns, and participants refuel during the tour with local apple bananas, granola, and fresh pineapple. The use of reusable sports bottles filled from a reverse osmosis water station helps minimize plastic waste. Upon returning, you can purchase Li Hing Mui (salty dried Chinese plum) and photos or videos of your trip.
Includes
- Clear kayak and paddles
- Professional guide
- Long-sleeved rash guard and life vest
- Reusable sports bottle for water
- Dry bag
- Drone safety surveillance
- Local baked goods, banana, granola, and pineapple
- Reef-safe sunscreen
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Important Information
- Fully licensed, legal, and insured activity provider
- State-mandated sticker on each kayak's nose
- $10 from every seat is donated to the University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book during morning hours for calmer waters and bring a hat, sunglasses, and a towel for comfort after your tour.
