The 15 Best West Maui Tours & Day Trips

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

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

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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2.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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3.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

You’ll ride for about two hours with guides such as Kai, Cierra, Richard, or Cole, climbing West Maui trails before heading toward the coast. Expect steep dirt paths, mountain and ocean photo stops, gentle horses, optional cantering, and time with sheep, pigs, rabbits, and mini horses.

“It’s was a perfect experience! The tour guides, Cierra and Kai were so kind and very knowledgeable. They were patient with us and our horses. The views were beautiful. Even our pictures couldn’t do it justice. We even got to canner! 10/10 recommend.”

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4.West Maui and Molokai Special 45-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 759 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $332

Take a 45-minute Air Maui helicopter flight from Kahului over the West Maui Mountains and Molokai. Expect six passengers, forward-facing A-Star seats, pilot narration, and dramatic views of rainforest, waterfalls, beaches, and towering sea cliffs. Dark clothing helps with window photos.

“If you’re a little anxious about the idea of a helicopter, just know that these pilots spend an insane number of hours and money to get trained to fly. And, once you’ve done the experience, you’ll realize how worth it this trip really is. Bucket list for sure! You will see parts of the islands that are impossible to see any other way…”

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5.West Maui Mountains ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $229

You’ll learn to handle an ATV, climb toward seasonal waterfall views, then ride down to the coast with guides such as Sarah, Stetson, Stella, and Kimber. Expect a small group, safety coaching, complimentary drinks, farm animals, mountain trails, ocean views, and very dirty clothes.

“Hats off to Sarah and Stetson for great service! The ATV was more than we'd hoped for. We had a 1st timer in our group and the enjoyed every minute of the excursion. The grounds were perfect, just enough to kick up alot of dust. I'd definitely do it again!”

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6.Doors Off West Maui and Molokai 45 minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $388

Join Air Maui for a 45-minute doors-off flight from Kahului Airport over West Maui and Molokai. Your pilot, such as Drew, Nathan, or Richie, points out waterfalls, sea cliffs, rain forests, and coastlines. Bring only a secured cell phone, and expect wind, goggles, and strict weight rules.

“Hands down best thing we did in Hawaii Richie Olsten was our pilot with the doors open helicopter. A 5 star experience for sure, Thank You ALL for this great memory!!!!”

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7.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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8.West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 210 reviews · from $200

Sail from Maalaea Harbor toward Lanai aboard a comfortable catamaran, with snorkel gear, breakfast, a buffet lunch, reef-safe sunscreen, and an open bar included. Captain Patrick, Captain Ron, James, Dan, and other crew members are noted for clear safety briefings and friendly help, while conditions decide the final snorkel stop.

“We had a great experience including my husband and boys aged 15 and 17. We are very happy to be able to participate in this catamaran trip, where we were snorkeling on Lanai and seeing dolphin herds and whales. Thanks to the captain and crew members.”

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9.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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10.West Maui Sunset Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Mala Boat Ramp at 4:00 pm for a two-hour sunset whale watch with Maui Ocean Adventures. A crew that may include Shannon, Alison, Emma, Mindy, or James explains humpback behavior while you look for breaches, calves, and whales beneath the boat. The open boat carries no more than 20 people.

“Great boat ride in the sunset....we booked last minute...whales weren't that active...better whale tours to go on....we prefer the rubber rafts.”

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11.West Maui Snorkel & Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $206

Sail Maui takes you from Lahaina Harbor to West Maui snorkeling sites selected for the day’s conditions. Expect coral reefs, sea turtles, fish, breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear, reef-safe sunscreen, and an open bar aboard a group of up to 25 people.

“The crew was very accomodating and helpful. Good food. Small friendly group. This was everything we wanted it to be!!”

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12.Hike Honolua Ridgeline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Walk two miles along Maui’s Honolua Ridgeline with a guide such as Jason, Yancy, or Kevin. Expect shaded native forest, valley lookouts, native and invasive plant lessons, and a clear look at Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve conservation work. The pace is moderate, with walking sticks available.

“The leader was very knowledgeable but you shouldn’t advertise snacks with the hike when all it consist of is a few pieces of a cut up pineapple”

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13.West Maui and Molokai 60-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $443

From Kahului, fly into the West Maui Mountains and over Molokai’s remote north shore. Your pilot narrates the flight through a two-way headset, pointing out the Wall of Tears, 1,100-foot Honokohau Falls, Kahiwa Falls, Halawa Valley, and towering sea cliffs.

“The whole tour was truly amazing! Every minute was memorable! Our pilot was fantastic and took us in close to waterfalls and in the valleys. This was an experience we’ll never forget!!”

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14.Afternoon West Maui Snorkeling w/ Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 3h 30m · from $156

Sail from Kaanapali on Sea Maui II for a 3.5-hour afternoon snorkel cruise. Your captain and crew guide you to West Maui reefs, where you may see green sea turtles, tropical fish, octopus, stingrays, or dolphins. Snorkel gear, appetizers, an open bar, and four-hour parking validation are included.

“We had a great time. We arrived early to get situated, then did the beach boarding for the boat. They had non alcoholic drinks for the trip out, and then food/alcohol after snorkeling. We appreciated that the crew balanced being professional and friendly- they were very safety conscious! AED on board, and someone on a surfboard keeping an eye out while people snorkeled. My boat familiar guests appreciated the two point anchoring system. We had about one hour out to the snorkeling location and then an hour and a half to snorkel, then an hour back. Food and drinks were great!”

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15.Regenerative Mango and Tropical Fruit Tour in West Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Walk a family-run farm with hosts such as Smita or Andre, learn how regenerative farming works, and taste seasonal mangoes, papaya, pineapple, bananas, and more. The two-hour tour is limited to eight people and ends with a fruit plate and time for photos.

“A very intimate and learning experience about mango and was allowed to taste different mangos. The scenery on the farm was phenomenal.”

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