Kayak, Whale Watch and Snorkel Hawaiian Islands National Humpback Whale Sanctuary

Explore Olowalu Reef by Kayak and Snorkel

Set out from Maui’s Olowalu Beach and paddle along the crystal-clear waters of Olowalu Reef, located within the Hawaiian Islands National Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary. This area is home to thousands of colorful tropical fish, hundreds of giant green sea turtles, and serves as the winter birthing grounds for the North Pacific Humpback Whale.

Between December and May, an estimated 15,000 humpback whales visit the sanctuary to breed and birth before returning to Alaska. Kayak with award-winning Maui Adventure Tours, whose guides are Certified Hawaii Marine Naturalists and American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding.

Each trip includes expert education on whale behavior, marine science, and island history. Whale sightings are guaranteed from January through March, with close encounters common.

What’s Included

• Kayak, mask, snorkel, fins, and life jackets
• Fish identification cards
• Water and snacks
• Knowledgeable, safety-certified guides

Meeting Point and Policies

Check-in at 8:00 am across from Mile Marker 14 on Honoapiilani Hwy, half a mile south of the Olowalu General Store. Customers must be physically fit with a maximum weight of 250 lbs. Cancellations require 24-hour advance notice. This activity is not wheelchair accessible.