Maui

Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

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Underwater Video Snorkel w Seas Turtles

Overview

If you’re looking to explore the well-known Turtle Town of Maluaka Beach in Maui, but want to do it right, prebook this snorkeling experience. Along with your guide helping to navigate the way to show you the best spots to snorkel in, you’ll also get your equipment provided for you and pictures and video taken so you can remember your trip. Plus, life jackets are also provided for ultimate safety.
  • Avoid the hassle of traveling on a large tourist boat
  • Learn about the ecosystem from your guide
  • All snorkel gear and instruction is provided
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
  • Raw Video clips of our Adventure
  • 1 Hr of guided Snorkeling through Turtle Town
  • Life Jackets
  • Photos
  • Must be 10 years of age
  • Private transportation
  • Tip

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Makena Landing Park
    5083 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA

    Meet at Makena Landing Beach park(gps this). The address leads you to the wrong location. Theres a small parking lot. We are normally parked near the back left. Look for a grey and black chevy custom wrapped van. It looks like a checkered pattern, hard to miss! Please do not type in the address.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review
Aman_G
I strongly recommend Zephyr for your snorkeling experience in Maui. Amazing experience with an amazing instructor. I was a bit afraid at first as I am not confident with deep water swimming. Joe patiently and clearly walked us through all the directions, and made it a much smoother experience. We spotted the green sea turtles, an octopus, sea urchins and a starfish, despite choppy waters. I would definitely Snorkel with Joe again the next time I am in Maui!

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Great trip to Turtle town
Chris_K, Mar 2024
Great experience! We saw several turtles and fish. Shelby was a great guide! The tour was just the right length. Not too short, but not too long where you have to dedicate half the day to it
It doesn’t get better than this!
Nid_M, Mar 2024
Ask for Joe! He knows the ocean! We were blessed to be around such amazing animals! The visibility was great and Joe was very conscientious that our group of 9 was safe and able to experience time with all the cool sea life. Thank you so much Zephyr Group!
The kids were stoked to...
Sarah_M, Mar 2024
The kids were stoked to pet an Octopus after Shelby, our guide, dove 20ft down to find it! They said the experience “ate” which is high praise. Visibility was great under water as well.
Great experience
Sharon_B, Mar 2024
Our guide Shelby was great! She helped us get out in the water and showed us where the turtles were! It was really fun swimming alongside them and we even got to hold a sea urchin!
Awful company
Violet_D, Mar 2024
THIS IS NOT A BOAT TOUR TO TURTLE ISLAND-WE WERE FORCED TO SWIM 100 METERS OUT. TOLD TO MEET IN MUCH FURTHER LOCATION AND PUSHED TO PROCEED WITH THE ACTIVITY. Prior to any activity, we repeatedly asked for a refund because it’s not what we wanted after all we thought this was a boat tour smaller not too crowded with tourist, we also thought this was going to be a short 8 min drive from our location, the day before we were told to meet earlier and when we couldn’t they told us to meet further away, like 30 minutes further…this was not on the description. We called the manager Adam and explained it’s a birthday and our last day in Hawaii and weren’t able to do the tour in those conditions (swimming out) but he refused to refund. The tour guy Robbie was very pushy and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Once we were in the water, I felt very uncomfortable and scared as we kept going further out and only had an old life jacket. I told him I wanted to go back and he said he couldn’t and that I couldn’t either. I am going to seek legal representation for this experience which has caused severe distress and anxiety. I called Viator and explained my trauma and they agreed it wasn’t right, so they submitted a refund request. Shortly after I received a call from the manage Adam and he asked why I wanted a refund, I explained everything all over again. Shortly I received an email saying I won’t be getting a refund. This is not right, and no one should be treated this way from a tour company.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
I do my best to always take into the consideration and guest experience and get better with feedback, however… these were the ‘Karen’s’ of the year. Everything about this review is mostly false, and the few things that are truth are exaggerated. We hope guests reading this can understand that no matter what we did with this group, we were not going to be able to make them happy. The type of guests that others in our group felt bad our guide had to deal with. Take this one with a grain of salt.
Refused to refund
Cheyenne_S, Mar 2024
I requested a refund as I was unable to attend do to being sick. My family still went with their tickets and I was informed that the van was completely full not a seat left. So even had I been able to rally and join there was no room for me even though I had a ticket. When I contacted you about this I was told that was wrong information and there was room so no refund would be given. I responded to state again that there was no room for me even if I had been there because you over booked the trip and not 5 minutes later was told you reviewed my case and found no evidence to support this and would not look further into it. I understand cancelation policies I even understand overbooking as a hospataility manager myself however there are always uncontrollable circumstances and exceptions. To not even be given a legitimate consideration for a refund is not a way to run your business.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha, we are sorry you feel there was some confusion on this. However, you attempted to cancel the tour outside of the cancellation period. We were happy to issue you a voucher, or schedule you on another trip but as a small company there are times we do need to stick to the cancelation policy. We did have room for you on that tour as you had a confirmed ticket, so I am not sure on the information you are getting about us not having room, we had a confirmed ticket for you and of course would always honor that and we did have available space for you that day.
Fun Maui experience!
Stacy_o, Mar 2024
Our guide was very good (forgot her name) and took the time to show us sea urchin and took photos with us and the urchin. I feel like our family pics could have been better in the water, none showed us both under fully at the same time. We had a big group we had an 11:30 reservation and the afternoon before after 3:30 we were asked to switch to 9:30 because we were told they couldn’t do a group if there were only two people so we switched, but the next day another group of 4 also said they were originally signed up at 11:30 and were asked to switch, so I felt very deceived about that. It would have been much nicer not to be packed into such a big group. Other than that the guide was great. She was patient when I had anxiety and difficulty with my mask. My son loved it!
Great experience!
Christopher_b, Mar 2024
Our guide was awesome! Very kind and respectful. And she knew what she was doing. We only got to see one turtle, but that's not her fault lol.
Great quick snorkel experience!
Erin_P, Mar 2024
we got to see a sea turtle up close and that was awesome. Shelby was a great guide and she took great pictures!!! I was a little confused bc I thought we were going out to the half moon island since that’s what you guys have in your photos so that was a little deceiving. Shelby and the others were great and so nice.
Great for a first time
Mark_H, Mar 2024
Our guide Shelby was very good with our teenage daughters that had never snorkeled before. We saw several turtles, an octopus and lots of fish. Good as a beginner trip
Must do tour
Emily_B, Mar 2024
Absolutely incredible tour it was very personalised being in a small group and made us feel very safe. Would 100% recommend. Joe was great aswell, he made sure we all had a good time and saw some turtles and octopus.
Great day in Turtletown
Danielle_M, Mar 2024
We had an amazing experience today, and Shelby was an incredible guide! She was super friendly and nice, and we saw a handful of turtles… Amazing experience overall, and would highly recommend!
Memorable experience!
Ashley_R, Mar 2024
Great experience! Saw multiple turtles, sea urchins, and an octopus. Our pictures and videos turned out great and made it so much easier vs us trying to take our own pics. Spend the money and go with these guys, you won’t regret it!
Awesome Experience!
Stephanie_N, Mar 2024
10/10 experience! I definitely recommend turtle town snorkel! Joe was our guide and he was awesome! He made the experience even more enjoyable!
Amazing!
Lucia_C, Mar 2024
Amazing! Joe was an excellent guide and we could see a turtle, an octopus and so many cool creatures! 100% recommended ❤️
Memorable experience
Lizette_S, Mar 2024
Joe made our first time snorkeling an experience like no other. We were all a little nervous but he reassured us, explained everything in great detail and made lots of jokes to lift the mood! We were a small group of 6 so he knew all of our names and brought up so many sea animals to take pictures with. Make sure to visit & support local by booking with these guys! I highly recommend this tour!
Very happy with this choice
Amy_P, Mar 2024
Small group is the way to go, and our guide was a lot of fun. The pictures/video are very high quality and everyone in our group was blown away with this experience. It was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. I brought my own go pro but it wasn't needed.
GO WITH JOE!!!
Kelly_E, Mar 2024
JOE is the BEST guide ever!!! This snorkeling tour was awesome!!! I got to see so many fish, coral reefs, giant Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles and more!!! I got to hold sea urchins! But, my absolute favorite moment was when Joe brought me an octopus to hold!!!!! It was the coolest thing!!! Joe went out of his way to make sure I had the best possible experience and that I got to see everything the Hawaiian reefs have to offer. He is absolutely worth asking for by name!
Great safe experience
Valerie_S, Mar 2024
It was a wondeful experience a 1st hand encounter with the seas turtles. Robbie was great in making sure that everyone i was safe and encouraged respect for nature
Friendly guide, small group
Vishal_K, Mar 2024
Great experience snorkeling from the shore. Got to see 3 small octopuses, a large turtle, and some small fish. Our guide was awesome and friendly!
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From $109.00

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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