The 14 Best Wailea & Makena Beach Tours

1.Te Au Moana Luau at The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $225Our pick

Spend about three hours at Te Au Moana Luau beside the ocean at Wailea Beach Marriott. You’ll receive a lei or carved necklace, enjoy pre-show music, eat a three-course family-style Hawaiian meal, and watch dances from across Polynesia followed by a fire knife finale.

“We had a fantastic time at this luau. All of us enjoyed the food. They had plenty of main entree choices. Really delicious. The performance was very entertaining. The location was absolutely beautiful. The weather was perfect the day we attended.”

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2.Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Paddle from Makena Landing to Turtle Town on a beginner-friendly, three-hour kayak and snorkel trip. Guides Andres and John provide patient instruction, safety support, and optional underwater photos. You will snorkel at two sites with a group capped at 10, conditions permitting.

“This is an amazing experience. Our guide John made the trip fun and easy, especially for a young kid who’d never kayaked before. There were more turtles than we could count. A great adventure for families and everyone.”

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3.Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Paddle a clear-bottom kayak from Makena Landing to Turtle Town, then snorkel above shallow reefs with turtles and tropical fish. Guides such as Kyle, Curtis, Marc, and Michael keep the small group safe and engaged. The three-hour morning tour includes equipment, snacks, water, and optional snorkeling.

“Glass bottom kayak to turtle town is a must do bucket list item! We did this mid November and still nice enough to enjoy. Curtis was our guide, he was so knowledgeable, funny and very safe. We had a memorable time snorkeling with the magnificent turtles. Don’t forget to bring a waterproof disposable camera, we missed bringing one.”

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4.Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

At Wailea Beach, instructors such as Triston, Ryan, James, and Sarah teach first-time snorkelers and non-swimmers how to use masks, fins, and life jackets. You practice in shallow water, then ride a paddleboard toward fish, coral, and turtles while guides stay close and share photos.

“Great experience. Instructors were excellent. They made us feel comfortable for snorkeling the first time. Lots of help and instruction.”

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5.Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $121

Paddle 1.5 to 2 miles from historic Makena Landing, then snorkel over Turtle Town with a guide such as Tyler, Jake, or Jeremiah. Choose a single or double kayak, look for turtles and seasonal whales, and book the 7:15am trip for calmer water and clearer reef views.

“Jake was a fantastic guide . He filled our tour with tidbits of Maui which enhanced our experience. We saw a whale up close and personal. Well worth the money !!”

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6.Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour with GoPro – Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Meet at Wailea for a 90-minute guided sea scooter tour in Makena Bay. Guides such as Tristan, Yuri, Seth, and Ryan teach you the equipment, lead you to turtles and reef fish, and help document the outing. Strong swimming skills and upper-body strength are required.

“This is 100% worth the money. My husband and I had a life changing experience! We loved it so much we ended up booking it again a few days later after going the first time. Triston was phenomenal and was extremely knowledgeable. He made sure we were comfortable with the equipment and was super patient with those who needed a little more help. Safety was his #1 concern so we felt like we were in good hands. This was my first time snorkeling and the sea scooter made it easy to just relax and be able to enjoy the view. Triston pointed out all the cool things to look at…”

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7.Feast at Mokapu Luau in Wailea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

At the Andaz Maui in Wailea, you’ll enjoy a 2.5-hour Hawaiian cultural evening by Mokapu Beach. Expect a three-course plated dinner, unlimited handcrafted cocktails, stories, music, hula, and fire dancing, with premium seating available for a closer stage view.

“Excellent entertainment, atmosphere and food. The view is spectacular and would definitely go again.”

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8.A Maui Beach Photoshoot in Wailea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49Best value

Meet Wailea Photo at Mokapu Beach for a private sunset session led by photographers such as Laurence, Jude, Max, or Solomon. You’ll get posing help, styling advice, and 45 to 60 minutes of beach photography. Edited images and the digital gallery cost extra.

“The location was beautiful and the time of afternoon was perfect. Laurence had great pose ideas and was very friendly. He made us feel comfortable and made us laugh.”

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9.Feast at Mokapu Farm-to-Table Luau in Wailea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 3 hours · from $296

At the Andaz Maui Wailea, you’ll enjoy a three-hour, oceanfront luau with a traditional lei, plated three-course meal, open bar, hula, storytelling, and fire dancing. Chef Isaac Bancaco’s family-style menu replaces the usual buffet, while classic or premium seating lets you choose your view.

“Great show and food good. They forgot to wish my grandson happy birthday after we asked but he didn’t know. Wish would have had more things for kids to do besides the tattoo! Maybe lei making or hula. Very expensive but nicest in Wailea.”

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10.Wailea Beach: Guided Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1h 30m · from $149

Meet My Splash guides at Wailea Beach for a 20-minute safety lesson, then spend about 70 minutes using an underwater scooter over local reefs. Expect small groups, two English-speaking guides, sea turtles, reef fish, and possible rays or octopuses.

“Two absolutely amazing guides running it!! Triston and Tim!!! just beyond amazing!! perfect for both beginners and intermediate. Would go beyond recommended”

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11.Maui South Shore Premier Kayak and Snorkel Tour from Makena Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Start at 7 a.m. from Makena Beach for a guided kayak and snorkel outing with up to 10 people. Paddle with guides such as John, Jake, Rabbit, or Scuba Steve, then snorkel for turtles, reef fish, coral, and possible winter whales.

“Our instructor was amazing, down to earth, knew so much information about Hawaii and had many stories to tell us along the way!! The trip was perfect even with a few hiccups we had a long the way. My son got to scared to snorkel so I had to stay in the kayak with him and the group left to see an amazing coral reef. I was saddened by it , but the instructor was great and accommodating. The whole group made my son feel welcomed and he even got see a urchin even though he didn’t snorkel and that was the highlight of the trip! Would love to go…”

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12.Makena Whale Watching and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

Start at 6:45am at Makena Landing for a three-hour guided kayak and snorkeling outing. Paddle quietly in search of humpback whales, then snorkel among tropical fish and green sea turtles. Andres is one named guide praised for his care, humor, and photos.

“Highly recommend! We were lucky enough to see several whales playing and breaching. Incredible! We also saw many turtles while snorkeling. Our guide, Andres, took tons of pictures and videos and was very knowledgeable about where to go. We felt like we were in great hands. We had an amazing adventure and will definitely do this again!”

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13.Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

You’ll learn stand-up paddleboarding with a private ocean guide at Makena Landing, part of Maui’s Turtle Town. The two-hour lesson covers shore and water instruction, calm-cove practice, wildlife spotting, and photos from a professional photographer. Guides may include Peg, Pam, John, Lowe, or Emily.

“This was our favorite water activity of the trip. Peg was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the ocean and islands, and fun to hangout with for a couple of hours.”

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14.Wailea Explorer Trip in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet at Makena Landing Park at 6:45am for a 7am start. Paddle south Maui’s calm waters, snorkel at Turtle Town and Five Graves, and explore reefs near Pu’uolai with guides such as John, Andreas, and Carlos. The small group is capped at 10 people.

“John, our guide, took us around the bay to ensure we saw turtles. When we stopped to snorkel, he pointed us to multiple turtles and other sealife. John took lots of pictures of our group so we have wonderful memories of our trip.”

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