
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 134 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included worth booking?
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included is a 3-hour experience in Maui, United States, from $115 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 134 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (134)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $115 per person
I am a local owner-operator with over 10 years of experience guiding on Maui waters. Unlike the large corporate tours, I lead every trip personally to ensure a five-star, private feel experience. You aren't just another booking; you are my guest for the morning. I use my tactical knowledge of the area to focus on finding turtles and timing our arrival to enjoy the reef in between heavy boat traffic. Between our high-tech clear kayaks, the free "ocean paparazzi" photo package, and my personal recommendations for my favorite local food, beaches, snorkel spots, and hikes around the island, this is an authentic Maui adventure delivered with zero ego and pure vibes.
What you get
About this experience
I am a local owner-operator with over 10 years of experience guiding on Maui waters. Unlike the large corporate tours, I lead every trip personally to ensure a five-star, private feel experience. You aren't just another booking; you are my guest for the morning. I use my tactical knowledge of the area to focus on finding turtles and timing our arrival to enjoy the reef in between heavy boat traffic. Between our high-tech clear kayaks, the free "ocean paparazzi" photo package, and my personal recommendations for my favorite local food, beaches, snorkel spots, and hikes around the island, this is an authentic Maui adventure delivered with zero ego and pure vibes.
What's included
Included
- Free Photos: High-resolution digital photos of your entire experience delivered the same day
- Expert Instruction: Safety briefing and paddling and snorkel tips
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Secure Dry Box: We provide one dry box per kayak for your car keys, cell phones, and wallets
- Hydration: Cold bottled water provided to keep you refreshed on the water
- Personal Recommendations: Food, Beaches, Snorkel Spots, and Hikes on Maui
- Local Insider Guide: 10+ years of guiding Maui waters
Not included
- Gratuities are not included but are greatly appreciated. Venmo is available for your convenience.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Maui
You will receive a message from us through the Viator messaging system with all the meeting instructions you need including a GPS link to our location. We will provide you with a dry box for your car keys, wallet, and phone.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will receive a message from us through the Viator messaging system with all the meeting instructions you need including a GPS link to our location. We will provide you with a dry box for your car keys, wallet, and phone.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tropical Guides & Outfitters
Know before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Safety is our top priority. To ensure the stability and performance of our clear kayaks, the total weight limit per kayak is 420lbs, with a maximum individual weight of 230lbs. Please ensure your booking details include accurate weights. Because we reserve equipment and space specifically for your group, we are unable to accommodate guests who exceed these limits at launch. In these instances, we cannot offer a refund. We appreciate your honesty and understanding in helping us keep every tour safe and enjoyable.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 132 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
132 verified traveler reviews for Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Chris is very...
Chris is very experienced, professional, and meticulous throughout the activity. He made sure our entire group remained in a safe area at all times and took wonderful pictures of us. We had a great time.
Response from the operator: Mahalo for such a thoughtful, wonderful review! Keeping everyone safe, comfortable, and well-looked-after on the ocean is always my highest priority, so I’m really glad the extra care and attention made for a seamless morning. It was an absolute pleasure guiding your group, and I’m so happy you love the photo memories to take home! Mahalo nui loa for paddling with us, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as incredible 🤙🏼
via Viator
Maui snorkel
So much fun. I Saw beautiful fish, coral and turtles . It was my first time kayaking and first time snorkeling. Chris was very good at explaining everything to me.
Response from the operator: Mahalo for such a wonderful review! I am so honored you chose us for your very first time kayaking and snorkeling! Trying both for the first time can feel like a lot, so taking the time to explain everything and make sure you feel completely comfortable and safe is always my top priority. Getting to see the vibrant coral, tropical fish, and sea turtles on your first time out is pure magic! Thank you so much for paddling with us, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as incredible 🤙🏼
via Viator
Great snorkeling time!
We had a great time with Chris. The day was perfectly sunny and we got lucky with the weather, given the hurricane just passed and the water was murky for a few days after. We saw several turtles and Chris got some shots of me swimming with a couple of them. Support small business owners!
Response from the operator: Mahalo for such an awesome review and for the shout-out to support small businesses! We truly scored with that clear, sunny window once the ocean settled down after the storm. Getting to swim alongside those sea turtles and capturing those epic shots of you right next to them was pure magic! It was an absolute pleasure having you out on the water with us, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as incredible 🤙🏼
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
The experience was fantastic and Chris was great from start to finish. The pace of the Kayaking was also steady, making it doable for anyone with even a moderate level of fitness. We timed arriving to the snorkel area perfectly too, as for a small amount of time, there were only the seven of us on the tour in the area and my wife and I spent a good five minutes, swimming with a turtle on our own, which was amazing! This was a highlight of our trip, I would highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Mahalo for such an awesome review! I’m so glad to hear the paddling pace felt just right and that you had a great time from start to finish. That timing at the reef couldn't have worked out better—having that calm stretch of water to yourselves and getting to swim alongside a turtle together with your wife is truly special. Those quiet, uncrowded moments with our honu are exactly what we aim for! Hearing that the tour was a highlight of your trip means the world. Mahalo nui loa for the high recommendation, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as incredible 🤙🏼
via Tripadvisor
Best Turtle Town tour!
My wife and I did the Turtle Town snorkel tour. We had a great time and Chris is an outstanding guide. Chris is very knowledgeable and thorough in his safety briefings covering kayaking and snorkeling. Chris is always very safety conscious and checks in regularly to see how everyone in the group is doing. We were fortunate to see several turtles up close which was truly amazing. Chris is a very personable guy which made the tour all the more fun. The free photos is also a great bonus to keep the memory of the great tour alive. I highly recommend taking a tour with Chris. We are looking forward to booking a whale watching tour with Chris when we come back in the winter.
Response from the operator: Mahalo for such a fantastic, detailed review! Keeping everyone safe, comfortable, and well-informed is always my top priority, so I’m really glad the briefings and regular check-ins helped you both feel completely at ease out on the water. Getting those close encounters with the honu at Turtle Town is always pure magic, and I’m stoked you love the photo memories to look back on! Thank you so much for the high recommendation. I can’t wait to welcome you back out on the ocean for some epic whale watching this winter, and we hope the rest of your time on Maui was just as incredible 🤙🏼
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 47
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Maui.
How much does Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included cost?
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Prices start at $115 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Maui usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Maui is not rushed.
Is Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 134 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Maui, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included?
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Around 47 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Maui can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Maui and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Maui within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Maui?
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Maui's three signature days are the Hana road, the Haleakala summit sunrise and the Molokini snorkel sail, and all three are logistics problems as much as experiences. Sunrise summit entry is permit-controlled, Hana is a ten-hour driving day, and Molokini boats vary wildly in size. Our ranking rewards operators who handle permits and keep boat capacity low. On Outty we rank every Maui experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Molokini Crater + South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei, Maui, West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali, Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Maui?
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April to May and September to October. Whale season runs December to April. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Maui?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included?
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Included: Free Photos: High-resolution digital photos of your entire experience delivered the same d; Expert Instruction: Safety briefing and paddling and snorkel tips; Use of snorkeling equipment; Secure Dry Box: We provide one dry box per kayak for your car keys, cell phones, and walle; and Hydration: Cold bottled water provided to keep you refreshed on the water. Not included: Gratuities are not included but are greatly appreciated. Venmo is available for your conve. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included?
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You will receive a message from us through the Viator messaging system with all the meeting instructions you need including a GPS link to our location. We will provide you with a dry box for your car keys, wallet. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Free Photos Included?
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Across 134 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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