Overview
Enjoy South Maui’s pristine waters. Makena Landing is the heart of turtle town, an area known for abundant Hawaiian Green Sea turtles. The typical clear waters and diversity of marine ecology are key to the experience.
What you will be doing
Meet your guide at the designated Makena Landing meet point. All waiver documents, gear issues, and on-land safety briefings are required before entering the ocean. We'll start with a brief land tutorial including the basics of kayaking, pointers on paddling technique, rules and regulations, and a rough plan for the morning.Your guide will assist you in launching your kayak and it's time to paddle.
An experienced guide provides local knowledge for finding the best snorkelling places given the day's conditions. A teachable moment is never ignored. An experienced, knowledgeable guide is key to the experience
Your guide will strategically locate a sandy spot on the floor of the ocean to safely set an anchor. Witness her beautiful fish, splendid corals, and Hawaiian Green sea turtles. Slide back onto your boat and paddle back to Makena Landing.
Once on shore, all gear will be checked in. Showers and bathrooms are available in the parking area.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: End of Honoiki Street (Makena, HI 96753, USA)
🗺️ Instructions: Parking Available at Meeting Point.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Minimum age is 5 years old
Bring Swimsuit & Sandals, towels and water
If you use sunscreen, you must wear REEF SAFE Sunscreen only (those that are suitable for Hawaii)
There are bathrooms and showers at the Makena launch site.
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Kayaks/ Paddles/ Canoes
Snorkelling equipment
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
Pick up and drop off transport
About your host
Aloha Kayaks MauiA 20 year resident of Maui, Griff’s love of Hawaiian history, culture, language, and ecology has only grown stronger over the years. Each trip provides ample and unique opportunities for him to share his knowledge, love and passion for all things Hawaiian. We can’t guarantee what you’ll see on the day but you might spot some local residents like green sea turtles, eels, octopus, triggerfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, urchins, and rays. Keep your eyes peeled for the famous Humuhumunukunukuapua’a fish (we just call it humuhumu for short!). We respect all wild animals; we don’t touch or annoy them during our tours.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.