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title: Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 122
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 238
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 16 of 19 (Kayak & Paddleboard Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/clear-kayak-tour-with-pontoons-and-optional-snorkeling-unlimited/
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# Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited

**Guidekin's take:** Look down at coral through a clear kayak fitted with stabilizing pontoons, with snorkeling available as an option. Rash guards, sunscreen, dry bags, water and fruit are included; the weight limit is two hundred and seventy-five pounds. 4.82 from 238 reviews at €122 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #16 of 19 in Kayak & Paddleboard Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Paddle out on a guided tour over majestic coral heads in search of Maui's vast array of sea life. The bottom of the clear kayak magnifies the reef and all of the creatures below you. Pontoon attachments make the kayaks almost impossible to tip and impossible to sink. All tours are small and intimate with only 10 guests per guide. Fun for the whole family. Beginners welcome.

From December to April you can expect to see the Humpback Whales that migrate here for breeding. 

 As a premium tour company you can expect the best quality equipment. Our kayaks were recently manufactured. Life vests are sized to the guest. Rash guards, sunscreen and dry bags are provided at no extra cost. Our guides are CPR trained, passionate about conservation and have a deep understanding of the flora and fauna you will encounter while on your tour. 

We are the only kayaking for charity company on Maui. Every seat booked helps support UHMC!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: On highway 30,
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €122 per person for the Clear Kayak Tour in Maui option; other options up to €149
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 238 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Gabriel's Ohana
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.82 from 238 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 228 of 238.

- 5 stars: 217 (91%)
- 4 stars: 11 (5%)
- 3 stars: 4 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 5 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Kayak Tour in Maui | €122 / person | English | - |
| Clear Kayak with Snorkeling | €149 / person | English | Clear Kayak & Snorkeling: After your clear kayak tour we add an extra hour (3.5hr total) to snorkel Olowalu's vast reef system. Top quality gear incl. |

## What's included

- Reef safe sunscreen
- Rash guards (long sleeve water shirt) for extra protection from the sun.
- Fees and Taxes
- Locally grown bananas upon arrival, R/O water, granola on the water, and freshly cut Hawaiian pineapple with li hing mui waiting on shore.
- Dry bags

## Not included

- We recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses.
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Maui** (3h) - Paddle out into the Alalakeiki Channel with our experienced and knowledgeable guides. As you glide across our beautiful reefs the clear kayak acts as one big snorkel mask that magnifies the reef below. With a vast array of wildlife you never know what you will see like...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

On highway 30, just past mile marker 14 across from the "Welcome to Olowalu" sign heading west. We have a black SUV with Gabriel's Ohana on the door and a big wooden trailer. Coming from Lahaina/Kaanapali side it is just past mm 14.5 and the sign reads Aloha. Along the shore, no parking lot.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- weight restriction 275 pounds (call for options)

## Compared with other Kayak & Paddleboard Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #16 of 19** | €122 | 3h | 4.82 (238) | shared |
| [Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui](/usa/maui/tours/private-stand-up-paddle-boarding-tour-in-turtle-town-maui/?format=md) | €132 | 2h | 5.0 (309) | private |
| [Water Bike Tour in South Maui](/usa/maui/tours/water-bike-tour-in-south-maui/?format=md) | €119 | 1h 45m | 4.97 (400) | shared |
| [Turtle Town Coastal Kayak & Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed](/usa/maui/tours/turtle-town-coastal-kayak-snorkel-turtles-guaranteed/?format=md) | €118 | 3h | 4.94 (429) | shared |

Ranked #16 of 19 in Kayak & Paddleboard Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €108 to €296, median €132; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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