The clear kayaking experience was so much fun! The water so beautiful and seeing the sea life below…read moreyou was so cool! The staff was awesome and very friendly!

My wife and I did the tour on a 2-person clear kayak on 12-Aug-2025. The tides were not too bad but…read morethe landing area was quite rocky, and it took about 15 minutes or so to be able to launch the kayak and start the tour. While the clear kayak itself provides great visibility, we sadly did not get to see anything below us as a result of the water not being clear enough. We stayed pretty close to the spot where we launched from in order to start the snorkeling portion where the tour guide tied the kayaks together for you to jump out and snorkel. I had called about how deep the water would be for snorkeling prior to the tour and was told "shallow" but the area was not shallow at all, and scared my wife (tour guide also apologized and stated that she changed the original snorkeling spot where it was more shallow to this other spot as a result of the original spot being too murky). I took a brief look at the area but could not see much other than a couple small fish. We had another couple that came along with us (they each had a 1 person kayak) and they also didn't appear to see anything as they wanted to go back (and we agreed). The tour was scheduled from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM but we ended up returning about 20 mins early (and as stated before, it took 15 minutes to launch). The tour guide was very polite and accommodating which is the reason I am giving this a 2 star. While my wife and I do not have much kayaking experience, this was not our first experience, and I had a kayak tour in Kauai which was wildly different than this experience. If you are an experienced snorkeler, you will get more out of this tour than us but do not expect to see anything from the kayak itself. Regardless, considering that it costs $125 per person, I think the value is very poor.

My twin 5 year olds and 3 year old all did private surf lessons and we couldn't have been more…read moreblown away by the experience! All 3 kids had the times of their lives, and my twins both had the chance to ride waves on their own after learning how tandem. The staff were incredibly dedicated, passionate about surfing, and so great with our kids. We absolutely will do lessons with them again during our next trip to Maui, we couldn't recommend them more!! We also did a kayak and snorkel tour to explore Black Rock and it was the best day ever, we saw a stunning number of fish and were so grateful for the staff's knowledge and friendliness throughout the trip. Absolutely recommend both activities!!

Unfortunately I would not recommend this shack purely for equipment rental…read more The price for a 24-hour rental is over $100 which is an INSANE price. They also gave me a super shabby board with the rims and paint peeling off. I forgot to take a picture but it was so bad some dude out on the beach a good laugh with us because of how bad it looked. It was usable but not ideal. Staff was nice though! The lessons seemed well-instructed and had better equipment from what I could see. :")

This is definitely worth a lifetime kayak adventure. There's no doubt that Roger and Wes knew…read moreeverything about viewing whales up close in person. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Looking forward to going back next time I am in Maui during whale season. My highest gratitude to Roger for staying in touch during a difficult time, after 2 weeks of unpredictable weather, and for making this tour happen anyway. And I'd like to give Wes a special thanks for leading us to the exact spot to meet a mama whale and a baby whale. This encounter has been my dream come true. YES!!!

So great! Wind held off enough to get fairly close to some stunning whales. Guide was great and we…read moreheard them singing through their company speaker setup. Having some athletic ability to row for a longtime helps. Wear strong sunscreen, there's nowhere to hide. Great once in a lifetime opportunity!

Joe was fabulous! Even though the water was murky he pointed out a lot of wildlife including…read moreturtles! He helped guide me to be a better snorkeler :) thanks for making my trip!

They refuse to refund us for a trip they cancelled! we booked a night trip they cancelled and…read morerebooked for next day. Day trip is $20 less a person but they won't refund the $120 they owe us. And THERES NO BOAT!! You just walk in from the beach so save yourself $100 and buy your own equipment

I had a magical experience seeing whales with HPS. Katie, our guide, was a great steward of…read moreHawaiian culture and the wildlife and she very knowledgeable about the whales answering our questions all throughout the tour. The tour is safe! But the water got choppy on our paddle back and I ended up getting seasick and got behind the group paddling back to our launch spot- Katie went above and beyond to help me get back safely and make sure the rest of the group was taken care of while she assisted me. Despite my own struggle, being so close for so long to the whales was so worth it! Thank you!

Went on a Whale watching kayaking tour last Saturday and had a BLAST! Our tour guide, Kris, was…read moreawesome!! She did a thorough introduction before we went out on the water, helped us get on/off our kayaks with ease, and made sure we were all safe while respecting the Hawaiian waters and their majestic creatures. We saw so many whales breach in every direction, heard their songs clearly above water and under water with the paddle trick. Kris also took a few photos of us while we were out there! It can be a little difficult to hear out there on the water, so be sure to speak up and ask your tour guide to repeat if needed. Would have loved to hear more about facts about the whales and Maui in general, and it'd be cool if the tour guides used Hawaiian words like "Huli" which means "flip over". Luckily we didn't huli! Tip: Be sure to hydrate, eat a snack, wear reef safe sunscreen, long sleeves if it looks cold, stretch your hammies, and use the restroom beforehand as they don't offer these during the tour. I wish I brought my hydroflask, but I survived! Also, help out your locals and leave a tip if they meet your expectations! No need to bring cash unless you have a place for it, they'll email you with the photos and their Venmo to optionally tip.

This was such an incredible experience! It was my first time on a paddleboard, and I was honestly…read morenervous even to try--but Peg was amazing. She coached me through every step and had me standing before I knew it! The setting was beautiful, and after paddle boarding we went snorkeling and saw so many fish--and even had a turtle swim right underneath us. To top it all off, Peg ended the tour with a surprise "Party on the Ocean," which was absolutely delightful! An unforgettable morning on the water in Maui and a wonderful confidence boost for someone who's usually a little scared of the ocean. Highly recommend!

Emily was a wonderful guide! Great pace, answered all my questions, and stopped at a great spot for…read moresnorkeling. Fantastic experience!

Amazing, best snorkeling and swimming trip. Staff is extremely helpful and watches out for…read morenon-swimmers. Love the staff and captain.

Lots of fun stuff to rent here but priced a little high…read more $28/day for snorkel gear seems a bit high. $24/day for a chair when the hotel gives them for free. They do have stand up paddle boards, $55/hr which is about the same as other nearby spots. Great location as well since it's a mostly protected bay. Winds can pick up but not too bad for the most part. Also in a good location for snorkeling. Lots of fish if you're comfortable getting away from the sand and even some sea turtles, we saw turtles every day at this location. Kids loved it. One of the guys was great. Friendly and informative, other guy was a kinda grumpy and had a short fuse with some of the tourists. I get it, they're kinda dumb and unprepared but you gotta know that's your clientele and be willing to deal with it. Overall though, would use this location again given the proximity to the resort and the variety of toys/equipment they have.

I booked their beginner friendly snorkeling tour for my 4 kids and husband. No one in our group had…read moreever tried this before so I booked it since they advertise as beginner friendly, and the cost was reasonable. I wasn't sure what to expect since they don't have too many reviews.. but we still gave it a shot. Everyone had an AMAZING TIME!! Jason (the owner), is such a patient, kind, and just super chill guy. We arrived quite early since the kids were being inpatient and wanted to get in the water, so we decided to hang out on the beach near the meetup location. My kids began to explore and wanted to try to snorkel on their own with some masks we had purchased the day before. We settled down near a gentleman who we later realized was Jason. Before even realizing that we were part of his next tour, he was kind enough to help my kids and explained that the location they were trying to enter the water through was unsafe as the strong waves could cause them to injure themselves against the high coral. He guided them to a sand path which he explained was much safer. After some conversation, we both realized he was our tour guide! We immediately felt confident that it would be a great experience. Once the tour began, I just can't say enough about how patient Jason and his crew are. They explain everything very throughly and carefully. Jason let the group know that people who felt comfortable would be led out to deeper waters, but if anyone did not feel comfortable, they could stay in the more shallow waters with a guide. My kids decided to go out to deeper waters and saw turtles, fish, sea cucumbers, pencil urchins, and a lot of reef. Jason was super educational about marine life. He also did not have a time limit! I thought I read it wrong, but he confirmed in person that the tour was unlimited and we were free to snorkel until we decided we were done. Other companies I had looked into appeared to have a 2 hour limit. Jason goes above and beyond, and I would definitely recommend him! I was reading through the 1 star reviews because that's just what I do when it doesn't make sense, and I just can't really believe those reviews, especially since they appear to be fake accounts. Give these guys a try, you won't regret it! Thank you again Jason! Our tour with you was the highlight of our trip. My kids and husband will always remember this experience!

My husband and I are not swimmers at all, but when I saw Gabriel's Ohana advertisement for…read moresnorkeling for beginners I called them up for more info. The woman on the phone was so helpful and reassuring, she explained that they've taken people out who have never been in the ocean or even a pool. They also honored the Groupon price, so I booked over the phone. What an amazing experience with Jason (who is Gabriel's dad). He was patient, gentle, and full of so much information. He really put me and the rest of the group at ease. Luckily, the two other couples with us weren't swimmers either, so we were all on the same level. Jason brought up many sea creatures for us to hold, and we saw turtles and live coral. Since I don't swim, I never thought I could experience anything like this. It was truly magical, and I'll never forget my first time. The next time I'm in Maui, I will definitely book again. Thank you Jason for a wonderful experience and memories that will stay with me forever.

Great customer service. Very friendly. Had a broken piece of equipment and the got it replaced the…read morenext morning. Very responsive

We booked an 11am excursion - weather was perfect with a slight breeze which made the paddling a…read morebit interesting. Our awesome guide Ryan was perfect for my anxiety ridden Husband. It was just us and another couple. Ryan's instructions and laid back attitude calmed everyone - the other person was first timer and she did well with her husband. We were lucky to be able to spot some turtles and two endangered monk seals frolicking in the water. Learned a bit about the surrounding islands and the shark pit! My husband at the bend of the day felt accomplished and actually enjoyed himself. Ryan is from San Diego and both couples from CA as well. We were from Northern and the other from Southern. CA represent! Highly recommend Ryan. The beach is also perfect for snorkeling and just chilling out. Went in for a dip and swim. Great day! mahalo! Very reasonably priced as well.