We had an absolutely incredible experience with Ohana Ocean Adventures on our clear kayaking and snorkeling tour! We originally weren't sure what to expect because several other snorkeling tours around the island had been canceled due to a recent nearby hurricane that had muddied the waters. But Micah and Curtis knew exactly what they were doing. They took the time to find us a beautiful location where the water was clear, calm, and absolutely gorgeous -- and it made all the difference! The snorkeling was AMAZING! We saw so many beautiful fish that we had never seen before, several Hawaiian green sea turtles, and, to top it all off, we were incredibly lucky to see a very rare Hawaiian monk seal! It was truly one of those unforgettable Maui experiences that we'll be talking about for years. Another thing we really appreciated was that Micah and Curtis took photos for us while we were out on the water. It meant we could put our phones away, relax, enjoy the experience, and still have wonderful memories to take home with us. But what really made this tour stand out was Micah and Curtis themselves. They were fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. They didn't just take us out on the water -- they shared recommendations for local restaurants, places to visit, and things to see so we could make the most of our time in Maui. You can tell they truly love what they do and love sharing Maui with visitors. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! If you're visiting Maui, I highly recommend booking with Ohana Ocean Adventures. The incredible snorkeling, beautiful location, amazing wildlife, and two fantastic guides made this one of the highlights of our trip! read more

Curtis and Maika were awesome tour guides throughout the beautiful national marine sanctuary in Olowalu. They shared history of the area and brought us out to the most beautiful reef in West Maui in clear bottom kayaks. We swam with the turtles and saw a very rare Monk seal, in addition to so many beautiful fish while snorkeling. Maika took tons of photos of us throughout our tour too. We highly recommend this activity with these fun and easy going tour guides!! read more

My husband and I booked a kayaking tour with Ohana Ocean Adventures. Our tour guide Maika was amazing. He shared his historical knowledge of the Island and the beautiful sea life. I had a rough time with the snorkeling so he was gracious enough to bring the sea life to me. I appreciate attentiveness and making sure I was comfortable during our time with him. He also took pictures while on our excursion capturing these special memories for my husband and I. Thank you Ohana Ocean Adventures and Maika for make our first trip to Maui amazing! read more

Tiffany was an excellent communicator. She was very responsive to all questions and remained in contact throughout the entire process. Chris was our guide and he was a really great guy! He was encouraging and helped make the experience the best possible. We just aren't kayaking people. Not their fault! Chris tried to keep everyone engaged and, when the kids wouldn't get out of the boat, brought sea life to them. I had anticipated they may not want to snorkel, which is why the clear bottom kayak was so important. Unfortunately, we were thinking it would be crystal clear and it was not. It almost seemed like there may be a film on the kayak...or maybe the day at Turtle Town just wasn't as clear. Either way, if we ever decide to try it again, it will be with this company. The customer service was great! read more

We went on a clear kayak tour with Kyle, and we had a blast! I was skeptical that we would see any turtles, but we all saw at least 5 turtles along with fish, eels, and coral. Our group had a mix of different experience levels when it comes to kayaking and snorkeling. Some people had never done either, and they were able to take instruction from Kyle and keep up with the rest of the group. Kyle was a fun guide. He did a great job keeping us all safe and finding a pace that worked for everyone in the group. He took photos of each group while we snorkeled, so we all got to go home with photos of us with the turtles. I'd definitely recommend this tour! read more

I had a great time! Kyle was a great tour guide! Offered and provided service of photography for reasonable price. Very friendly. Saw a bunch a turtles. Snorkeled and swam with turtles. Highly recommend especially if you want to do kayaking and snorkeling at the same tour for a good price read more

Late in writing this review... just stumbled across some photos from my vacation. I'm also writing this review because I noticed a negative review that really bugged me. I'm a small business owner and I feel it's not fair when people just vent on yelp rather than provide honest feedback on their experience. So hopefully this review helps! We had such an amazing time on this tour! We got to see so much marine life and also swim with turtles. Curtis was so knowledgable about Maui and gave us some great recommendations for the rest of our time on the island. Such great people doing what they love, sharing what they know for us to enjoy. I without a doubt, HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this tour! read more

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Chris was an amazing guide. He knew the area, great marine knowledge, & kept us safe. He was able to help us overcome ocean & snorkeling fears. Thank you Chris for an amazing experience read more

This tour is a must do! Come prepared to get a nice upper body workout but it's so worth it. Our guide was Mark and he was great. He had an awesome energy and was very informative. We were lucky enough to see whales incredibly close and tons of turtles. I would strongly recommend this tour read more

A review in the form of two haikus: Clear kayaks, good choice Saw turtles, wrasse, and urchins Curtis, a nice guy Curtis, the nice guy showed us a good time in the Turtle Town water read more

From phone and website making arrangements, to the tour itself, our experience was flawless. Tiffany was great helping us with the arrangements over the phone. Curtis and Kyle were outstanding in getting us set up with snorkel equipment, into the kayaks, and out into the bay. We had kids ranging from 7 to 17 and Curtis and Kyle were great with the kids. Snorkeling was great, we stopped in two places. The second was turtle city and the kids had a ball watching all the turtles. The kayaks wear stable and the backs were more adjustable than normal kayaks, great for the two of us with back problems. Kyle was amazing with the pictures--we are really glad we got the optional picture package, what a great souvenir of the trip! It was a totally awesome experience. We cannot recommend Ohana highly enough, they were fantastic. read more

Fun kayaking adventure with a great guide! Totally worth your time and money! Thank you Curtis

Our guide, Curtis, was amazing! Super funny and very knowledgeable, we had a fantastic time. The Makena tour was stunning, we saw SO MANY turtles! The reef was beautiful and we had an amazing time! read more

From the moment we walked up to the moment we walked away - this was a PHENOMENAL adventure! Kyle and Curtis were knowledgeable and helpful consistently, every step of the way. The glass bottom boats were clean and made the trip to snorkeling an adventure in itself! Instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the experience most enjoyable! We saw schools of fish, less sighted native fish and they took us to where sea turtles tend to be and we got to see lots of them while snorkeling! Informative and fun, HIGHLY recommend this adventure! Don't miss out! read more

What an adventure! It was an incredible experience where I got to see tons of sea turtles, other tropical fish and the state fish of Hawaii! The guide was incredible and I learned a lot about the area. Unfortunately, it was a more cloudy and windy day, so it was tough to see through the kayaks, but having clear ones was very cool. Even the water was a little cloudy to see through so the fish were not as colorful. It was definitely easier to get in and out of the kayak than I expected, but the kayaking itself and the snorkeling were much more difficult. I definitely would recommend this only to strong swimmers. Even though I had a life jacket on, the last swim back to the kayak was draining due to the current and the wind picking up. I got a bit seasick just from sitting in the kayak even after taking drammamine. I'm glad I did this adventure but would only recommend for the strongest swimmers and hope that you get a calmer day. read more

We originally were scheduled to go to the Turtle Town at Makena, but we got a text about a day and a half before the tour that the weather conditions are not great and they offered to reschedule or to switch to a different location or a refund which I thought was great in that they communicated it and gave good options. We chose to switch to a different location at the "turtle cleaning station" in Olowalu and they were able to push the reservation back half an hour to give us time. When we got there, it was easy to find the tour and we met our tour guide Kyle who was super nice and friendly. He went through all that we needed to know about kayaking and safely getting out into the water and he successfully guided us out without any issues. During the tour, he was really nice and funny and was attentive to everyone's needs. I coughed once and he asked if I was okay and he also was attentive to others to had trouble with their masks which I appreciate. He was very informative and taught us a lot about the turtles and he also provided us snacks and water. I would definitely recommend this especially since it's supporting a local company! read more

Curtis was such a great host. Very knowledgeable about the area and knows where to go to ensure you have an incredible experience. He was also wonderful with our young children and helped them have an amazing time. read more

We went out today with Kyle S while on Maui. Their team shifted our location and promptly notified us the day before when they found out our original location was going to be murky due to weather. I am extremely grateful they shifted plans because we had an absolute blast and got to see so much- including turtles up close!! You can even see a lot just while kayaking and looking through the clear bottom. Kyle was knowledgable, funny, and great at checking in on members of the group. 10/10 experience and will not forget. read more

Such a fun time! We got to swim with sea turtles and the weather couldn't have been more perfect! Curtis and Tiffany were excellent guides that provided clear instructions, were super friendly, and hospitable. They genuinely cared and just wanted us to have a good time! Would definitely recommend! Bring an underwater cam if you can! read more

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This tour is the best. Simply put amazing! we saw turtles and amazing coral reefs. our tour guide was the owner of the company. He was very friendly, very knowledgeable about the area, he made the tour fun! Book with Ohana Ocean Adventures they are the best! read more

We have visited Maui many times and have snorkeled before, but nothing compares to the amazing snorkeling experience we had off of Makena Landing with Ohana Ocean Adventures. We experienced the island from an entirely new perspective thanks to our wonderful tour guide Curtis who shared history, stories, and wildlife knowledge with us. The clear kayak made for an unforgettable view of the beauty of the reef and wildlife beneath us. We were even able to take a peek at scuba divers way beneath us due to the crystal clear nature of the water! The ability to leave the kayak and snorkel the breathtaking reef filled with colorful fish and large amounts of sea turtles was an amazing experience that we will cherish the memories from for a long time. If you have the chance, make time in your vacation to schedule a tour with the Ohana Ocean Adventures. You will not regret it! read more

This kayaking and snorkeling experience was the highlight of my trip to Maui. Javier, our guide, made the trip. He was knowledgeable, funny, warm and authentic. The clear kayaks are awesome and the tour size (limited to ten) felt just right. We saw our share of sea turtles and enjoyed a surprise viewing of a mother and calf humpback who ventured near our crew. read more

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Kyle made this outing fantastic for my family. He did his job so well and was very helpful, knowledgeable and available for many questions we had. He brings great credit to ohana Ocean adventures and when we come back to maui we will do this again and will also recommend to others. Thank you!!! read more

Experienced tour guide Curtis made it an experience I'll never forget, professional, friendly, humorous, easy going, patient, the list goes on. Will make sure to book every time I visit beautiful Maui. read more

This tour was amazing!! The clear kayaks took it to a whole new level of ocean adventure! The snorkeling spot was amazing! Tons of sea life and lots of turtles that were not afraid to get up close and personal!! Our guide Javier was the best! He made us all feel very comfortable and guided us throughout the trip with a gentle sense of calm and sense of humor. He also got some incredible under water photos of us to take home some unforgettable memories! read more

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This was our first trip to Hawaii and we chose Maui as the place to visit. Clear kayaking (kayaking in general) was also a first for us. And our guide Javier was awesome. Even though the other group (two people) joining our large group of 6 was 45 min late which was a bummer, he was great. And our adventure was awesome. We brought our GoPro with us, if you have one bring it! We used the selfie stick and tethered it to the kayak and threw it overboard and just towed it behind us. And let me tell you it was worth it. When we got back to the house and watched the video there were so many turtles that we missed with our eyes and the best part, we caught whales singing! Javier even took the GoPro down and and caught some Great footage of some turtles swimming as we chose not to go snorkeling after a long day of snorkeling the day before. You will not regret this adventure. read more

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One of the best excursions we did on Maui! Jeremy was a great host. We kayaked to a great snorkel spot and also saw some turtles. The clear kayaks are amazing - you can see the ocean and the reef below read more

If you're having any second thoughts about whether you should book this adventure, just do it! Our group of four signed up and there were two other people with us. It was not overcrowded at all. My husband is in a wheelchair and is super athletic, but he needed a little assistance here and there. Jeremy was awesome about it, even though this was his first "wheelie" (and to our fault, we forgot to tell him ahead of time). Please note, this is NOT a wheelchair accessible experience -- we were just experienced and confident enough to figure it out when we got there. Luckily I was strong enough to backpack my husband out into the water where the kayaks were waiting. Once we were loaded up, we had a fantastic paddle in our clear kayaks to a coral reef where we snorkeled and saw tons of fish, turtles, urchins, corals, etc. It was gorgeous!! Jeremy also dove down and brought a few urchins up to the surface so we could touch them. He took photographs underwater and above water with his camera, and we received them just a few hours after our tour was over. Getting the photos and going through them with our crew was definitely one of the highlights! Jeremy also emailed us with places to eat, other places to snorkel, and a few places to go spot turtles (which were on point and allowed us to see 16 turtles and a seal). He was so helpful, friendly, and welcoming -- this was truly a fantastic experience, and we would go again anytime! read more

Well, I had reservations for Friday morning. On Wednesday evening, I was with the family in Hana and my son dislocated his shoulder. We were in Hana Health for 2 hours. He is now in a sling and recovering. Cell reception in Hana is non existent and the Hana Kai hotel has no phones in the room. I was able to reach out on Thursday afternoon and advised them that my son is injured and will not be able to paddle. We needed to cancel my reservation. They said they could only refund my son and not the parents. There was no way we were leaving my under 16 year old in the house by himself while on medication. I mentioned that I understand it was less than 24 hours but we had an unforseen injury. I also asked of they can at least refund 1 of the parents, but greed persisted and they said no. They insisted that my wife and I can still go. Earlier in the week we went on a bike tour and the family that was scheduled to rider with us had to cancel that morning due to an injury. They were refunded the entire adventure since it was an unforseen issue like mine. Kudos to Maui Easy Riders for taking care of their customers. I sure the kayak tour would have been great but the heart and understanding of the owners leave alot to be desired. At least my son is recovering. read more

Jeremy was our guide. My husband and I took our 3 y/o and Jeremy was excellent with him. Very patient and accommodating. He's also super knowledgeable about a variety of island history and culture. Definitely above and beyond what we expected. We will absolutely book with Ohana Ocean Adventures in the future. So appreciate the amazing experience and friendly service! read more

Great for families with young kids or anyone really. The clear kayaks should be in the title because everyone was checking us out wondering how we found this tour. Jeremy was kind and made sure the kids were the center of attention while snorkeling. We saw several turtles. My kids like it better than the the Molokini snorkeling trip. The best part for mom was the free pictures emailed to us at the end of the trip. read more

Friendly guide, detailed explanation of safety and sea life, snacks provided and FREE pics included! Great time.

Seriously the best on water experience I've had. Clear kayaks mean you can see the coral, lava, fish, turtles without leaving the kayak. Jeremy took us to snorkel where there were at least five turtles and lots of fish. I'm not a strong kayaker or snorkeler and I felt extremely comfortable. I stayed in the water and saw everything and knew Jeremy was their in a second to help if needed. Jeremy helped my partner learn to free dive, so clearly all levels will be delighted. Snacks, water, pineapple...best experience on Maui. Mahalo! read more

This was the best thing we did the whole trip! We have done two other snorkeling trips and this one was by far our favorite. We say so much sea life and numerous turtles. Jeremy was a great tour guid that has some great Island stories and was really knowledgeable about the fish. We will definitely be back next time. read more