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The 15 Best Kaanapali Beach Tours & Cruises

25 tours  ·  from $89

Kaanapali is the rare Maui beach where the boat comes to you and the reef starts a few strokes out. The 15 below cover the beach launches, the sunset sails and the snorkel runs north, priced and clear about pickup.

Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach - Boarding from Ka’anapali Beach
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Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

1.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Board Sea Maui’s barefoot catamaran at Ka’anapali Beach for a two-hour sunset sail with unlimited cocktails, soft drinks, and hearty pupus. The crew, including names such as Tommy, Travis, Jenni, and Mario, keeps service lively. Expect island views, possible whales or dolphins, and wet feet during beach loading.

“Best experience solo traveling in Maui! Thank you Sea Maui crew for an unforgettable night! The crew kept the drinks flowing and the vibes going. Shout out to Tommy for being especially attentive to all the guests 😊 Definitely coming back!”

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West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach - What you may see below the surface
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West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

2.West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join Sea Maui at Ka’anapali Beach for a four-hour catamaran cruise with breakfast, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, and a flexible route. Captains may visit Honolua Bay, Mala Wharf, Oluwalu, or Cliff House, while crew members such as Charlie, Emily, and Travis help spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and reef fish.

“Out of the several snorkel trips I’ve been on in Hawaii, this one was by far the very best! Not only did we have a great snorkel experience, we also saw several whales who put on quite the show! Our crew, Carrie, Jen, and James were top shelf! They brought so much knowledge and fun to our trip!! This adventure and crew can’t be beat!”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - Meeting at Ka’anapali Beach and getting aboard
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

3.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Set sail from Ka’anapali Beach aboard Sea Maui’s 65-foot catamaran for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise with a chef-prepared buffet, full open bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and seasonal whale watching. Crew members such as Kay, Tim, and Kyle have earned praise for friendly service, while boarding from the sand means you should expect wet feet.

“Best crew and whale watching experiences. Highly recommend. The crew was friendly. Reverting air this evening was perfect.”

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West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali - Leaving Kaanapali Beach at 9 a.m.
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West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka’anapali

4.West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka’anapali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

From Ka'anapali Beach, join a half-day boat trip for two West Maui snorkeling stops, often including Honolua Bay. Guides such as Shasta, Derek, and Malakai swim with you, identify marine life, and help beginners. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, equipment, shade, and a boat restroom are included.

“Small operation. There were 18 guests and a marine biologist who snorkeled with us and showed us marine life and told us about them. We also so sooooo. Many whale and she educated us all about them. Never saw so many whales breaching. Great experience.”

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Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach - What the two-hour cruise feels like
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Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

5.Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115

Join Sea Maui at Ka'anapali Beach for a two-hour whale-watching cruise led by trained naturalists. Look for humpback whales, calves, breaches, and other sea life from a catamaran with open viewing nets, snacks, and unlimited drinks. Captain James, Captain Nick, and whale expert Charlie are among the crew members praised for their attentive service.

“Excellent trip, crew AND fun! Highly recommend you pick this specific trip. The crew was great and knowledgeable. Thanks Sea Maui!”

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West Maui Afternoon Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach - Boarding at Ka’anapali Beach
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West Maui Afternoon Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

6.West Maui Afternoon Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Leave Ka’anapali Beach at 12:30 p.m. for a 3.5-hour Sea Maui snorkel cruise. The crew supplies gear, snacks, drinks, and a chance to see turtles, reef fish, coral, rays, sharks, or whales. The boat carries up to 42 people and returns before dinner.

“A wonderful experience, we saw turtles and sharks along with getting to sail around the island. The boat crew was amazing!”

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Maui Parasailing Experience from Ka'anapali - Choosing 800 Feet or 1,200 Feet
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Maui Parasailing Experience from Ka’anapali

7.Maui Parasailing Experience from Ka’anapali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $88Best value

UFO Parasail takes you from Ka’anapali Beach to 800 or 1,200 feet above the Pacific. Expect a 45 to 60 minute boat outing, 6 to 9 minutes in the air, dry takeoff and landing, optional ocean dip, and a small group of up to nine people.

“This was awesome! Super peaceful up in the air with great views of the ocean and island as you sail. The crew was super nice and explained everything very well. We loved all the photos the crew took of us with their camera!”

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2.5 Hour Xpress Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach - The 8:00 am start begins between Ka’anapali’s shops
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2.5 Hour Xpress Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

8.2.5 Hour Xpress Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Sea Maui takes you from Ka’anapali Beach to Mala Wharf, a short boat ride away, for about two hours in the water. Expect snorkel gear, soft drinks, an open bar, and attentive crew members such as Nick, Jess, and James on some departures.

“I chose this express snorkel because my husband gets seasick and my 12 yr old son didn’t want to snorkel. This trip was so much fun that my son was wishing we were out there longer. My husband was fine with motion sickness meds. The boat was a decent size and clean. There were about 30-40 people on the boat and even though it was a bit crowded I still felt like I had space to enjoy myself. The crew was excellent. Maybe 5 minutes after I got on the boat they asked me if I wanted anything to drink. As soon as I was done snorkeling I had a…”

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Maui: Ka'anapali Luxury Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar - Life aboard the Teralani catamaran
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Maui: Ka’anapali Luxury Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar

9.Ka’anapali Luxury Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 150 reviews · 2 hours · from $134

Board the Teralani catamaran from Ka'anapali Beach for a two-hour sunset sail with ocean views from every table, premium drinks, and pupus including coconut shrimp and teriyaki meatballs. Crew members such as Captain Ian, Anna, and Patrick have earned praise for warm service, while whales may appear from November through April.

“Such an incredibly fun time! Great food and drinks, awesome music, beautiful views, and very welcoming and friendly crew. Thank you so much for a fantastic evening!”

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Group Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach - A beginner lesson that gets you into the water
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Group Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach

10.Group Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

You’ll learn beginner surf skills at Kaanapali Beach in a group of no more than four per instructor. Sea Maui Surf supplies the board, rash guard, and booties, then covers ocean safety before you paddle out. Instructors such as Devin, TJ, Sky, and Steve help first timers catch their first wave.

“Family of 5 beginners worked with Steven, Devin and Tyler. Very knowledgeable and wonderful teachers! They were so patient and kind. Put us on some great waves and everyone in our group had the opportunity to get up and surf! I would highly recommend these guys.”

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Ka'anapali Beach: Coral Reef Snorkel and Turtle Spotting - Checking in at Whalers Village
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Ka’anapali Beach: Coral Reef Snorkel and Turtle Spotting

11.Ka’anapali Beach: Coral Reef Snorkel and Turtle Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 135 reviews · 2h 30m · from $134

Board Sea Maui’s beach-loading catamaran at Whalers Village for a short West Maui snorkel trip. Your English-speaking crew chooses the day’s best site, often near Mala Wharf, where you can look for turtles, reef fish, and coral before enjoying drinks on the ride back.

“We had the best time on our snorkel trip with SeaMaui! Crew was great. Saw lots of fish, sea turtles and white fin sharks. Would definitely recommend.”

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Maui: Ka'anapali Luxury Sunset Dinner Sail - A catamaran built for sunset views
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Maui: Ka’anapali Luxury Sunset Dinner Sail

12.Ka’anapali Luxury Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2h 30m · from $169

Board Teralani Sailing Adventures directly from Ka'anapali Beach for a 150-minute sunset sail. You get ocean views from every seat, an open bar, and a buffet of Hawaiian-inspired dishes. Captains such as Patrick and Sam keep watch for whales, while the crew handles drinks, dinner, and beach boarding.

“Incredible experience! One of the highlights of our Maui trip! The crew was very friendly and professional. It was a beautiful night with a gorgeous sunset and the food was very tasty! Not mentioning the variety of cocktails! My husband and I truly enjoyed ourselves as it was very relaxing and enjoyable. Captain Patrick and the crew including Sammy and Miles were amazing. Max took beautiful pictures on board. We highly recommend this activity!!!”

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Maui: Coast of Ka'anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail - Sailing along Mauis west coast
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Maui: Coast of Ka’anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail

13.Coast of Ka’anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Board Gemini directly from Ka'anapali Beach for a barefoot two-hour sunset sail. Expect a beach launch through shallow surf, views of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, a buffet dinner, open bar, music, and a crew such as Captain Andrew, Kayla, or Drew, depending on the sailing.

“It was wonderful!! I really felt like I was on vacation. Russell, Arielle and Captain Brad were the best! So fun and nice and helpful. I didnt have high expectations for the food but I was wrong , it was excellent! I highly recommend Gemini. A note to Russell, thanks for helping my hubby when he stumbled getting off the boat. You saved him from going down!!”

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From Ka'anapali: West Maui Half-Day Snorkel Tour w/ Food - Snorkeling at Sites Chosen by the Captain
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From Ka’anapali: West Maui Half-Day Snorkel Tour w/ Food

14.West Maui Half-Day Snorkel Tour w/ Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 118 reviews · from $176

Join Sea Maui at Whalers Village for a four-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip along West Maui. After breakfast and a safety briefing, snorkel at spots chosen for the day's conditions, then enjoy lunch, drinks, and a scenic ride back. Winter departures may include humpback whales.

“The crew, the ocean wildlife, the quick snorkeling 101 for newbs like me, the music, absolutely everything. The food was excellent too! With every penny and more.”

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Half Day Snorkel to Lanai from Kaanapali Beach + Dolphin Search - Two Snorkel Stops Along Lanai’s Coast
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Half Day Snorkel to Lanai from Kaanapali Beach + Dolphin Search

15.Half Day Snorkel to Lanai from Kaanapali Beach + Dolphin Search

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Ride from Kaanapali Beach to Lanai with Captain Dan and a friendly crew, stopping at two quieter snorkel sites. You get breakfast, drinks, gear, flotation devices, and an onboard restroom. Spinner dolphins may appear on the crossing, while humpback whales are possible from December 15 through May 15.

“This is half day excursion with whale watching on the 46-60 min boat ride out to Lanai. You snorkel in two spots in Lanai before heading back. On our trip we saw lots of whales and our guide, Jacob, was friendly and informative telling us interesting facts about whales and the Hawaiian islands. It was rougher than usual at Lanai so Jacob and Dan were kind enough to take us to the other side of the island where the waters were calmer. Highly recommend this trip especially with Jacob and Dan. They were great.”

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