Summary

Makena/Wailea Explorer

Prices From USD$ $99.00
1st Departure 10.06.2008
Provider Maui Kayaks, Inc.
Destination Maui
Duration 5 hours
Challenge Moderate
Avg Rating Not Rated

Location:                       Makena Landing
Check-in:                       7:00am
Ages:                            5 and up

Our Signature Trip! This south Maui kayak and snorkel eco-adventure is No Ka Oi! Enjoy the calm and clear waters of Turtle Town where you will encounter an abundance of green sea turtles, occasional dolphin sightings, and dozens of species of vibrant tropical fish.

Experience snorkeling at Skylight Cave where you can free dive through caves, tunnels, and volcanic arches. Explore the historic Pu’uolai coastline, snorkeling among spectacular coral reefs and geological formations that attract hundreds of species of marine life. Midway through this adventure, you will land on one of Maui’s beautiful beaches with vistas of three islands where we will serve you a delicious picnic lunch.

The multiple snorkel sites we will kayak to include a variety of unique features such as:
  • Snorkeling through underwater arches
  • Free Diving through tunnels and caves
  • Five Caves / Skylight Cave
  • Manta and Eagle Ray sightings
  • Octopus and Eel
  • Dolphin sightings
  • Whale watching when in season
  • Black Sand Beach
  • Movie Star homes
  • Snorkeling that is superior to Molokini
  • Lunch, snacks, fresh Hawaiian fruits and beverages included

    Itinerary

    07:00am - 07:15am: Check-in. Receive snorkeling gear and choose kayak(s)
    07:15am - 07:30am: Safety briefing and kayak instruction
    07:30am: Launch kayaks
    07:45am - 10:15am: Paddle kayaks and snorkel 2 locations
    10:15am - 10:55am: Lunch
    10:55am - 11:45am: Continue tour
    11:45am - 12:00pm: Land kayaks



    Gear List

    • Sunscreen (please apply prior to leaving resort, this will soak in your skin and keep marine life safe from excess chemicals)

    Travel Information


    DRIVING DIRECTIONS

    From West Maui (Kahana, Ka'anapali & Lahaina):  Travel time approx: 60 minutes.
  • Proceed South/East on Highway 30 for 20 miles 
  • Turn right (East) on North Kihei Road (Highway 310).
  • After 3 miles, I310 turns into I31.  Proceed South to the end of Highway 31, which terminates at a stoplight in Wailea in front of the "Shops at Wailea."
  • Go left at the stoplight onto Wailea Alanui Road.
  • Proceed south for 2.5 miles and look for a blue sign that says "Makena Landing".
  • Turn right on Honoiki and continue to the bottom of the hill.
  • Turn right on Makena Road. 
  • Look for our guides near our white vans with "Maui Kayaks" on the door.

    From South Maui (Kihei and Wailea): Travel time approx: 10 minutes.
  • Proceed south on either Highway 31 (inland) or South Kihei Road (oceanside). 
  • You'll run into the stoplight in Wailea that is in front of the "Shops at Wailea."
  • Go left at the stoplight onto Wailea Alanui Road.
  • Proceed south for 2.5 miles and look for a blue sign that says "Makena Landing".
  • Turn right on Honoiki and continue to the bottom of the hill.
  • Turn right on Makena Road. 
  • Look for our guides near our white vans with "Maui Kayaks" on the door.