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title: Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 1054
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 40 of 49 (Molokini & Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/makena-turtle-town-eco-adventure-in-maui/
---

# Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

**Guidekin's take:** Kayak from Makena to Turtle Town and snorkel a protected reef, looking for sea turtles in a small shared group of up to ten. Kayak and snorkel gear, water and snacks are included; hotel pickup is not. 4.81 from 1054 reviews at €90 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #40 of 49 in Molokini & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Observe Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural environment on this family-friendly 3-hour eco tour. From Makena, you'll travel to Turtle Town via kayak, paddling on South Maui’s calm, clear waters, before you plunge into a protected reef and snorkel alongside sea turtles, dolphins, rays, octopuses, and eels. Small-group tour limited to ten people.

## Before you book

- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Bottled water and snacks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 1054 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: maui kayaks
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, Spanish
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.81 from 1054 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1006 of 1054.

- 5 stars: 969 (92%)
- 4 stars: 37 (4%)
- 3 stars: 12 (1%)
- 2 stars: 9 (1%)
- 1 star: 27 (3%)

## What's included

- Use of kayak and snorkel equipment
- Bottled water and snacks
- Professional guides with lifeguard, CPR and first aid training

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00
- 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled because of poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
- ***** Please check-in 15 minutes early at 6:45am for 7am start time. *****

## Compared with other Molokini & Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #40 of 49** | €90 | 3h | 4.81 (1054) | shared |
| [West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali](/usa/maui/tours/west-maui-snorkeling-experience-by-boat-from-ka-anapali/?format=md) | €176 | 5h | 4.99 (970) | shared |
| [Molokini Crater + South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei, Maui](/usa/maui/tours/molokini-crater-south-maui-coast-adventure-from-kihei-maui/?format=md) | €163 | 5h | 4.95 (1651) | shared |
| [Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel](/usa/maui/tours/maui-molokini-and-turtles-luxury-yacht-snorkel/?format=md) | €290 | 5h | 4.96 (656) | shared |

Ranked #40 of 49 in Molokini & Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €409, median €172; typical length 3h 30m. 1 of 49 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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