WAILEA-MAKENA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paddle Out from Grand Wailea: A One‑Hour Outrigger to Swim with Maui’s Turtles
A guided, semi‑private one‑hour outrigger canoe tour launching at Wailea Beach next to the Grand Wailea that guarantees close encounters with Maui’s sea turtles.
Paddle Out from Grand Wailea: A One‑Hour Outrigger to Swim with Maui’s Turtles.
From the sand at Grand Wailea, a traditional outrigger canoe slips onto Maui’s South shores for a compact, powerfully memorable hour. In a small, family‑friendly group you’ll paddle, look for reef life, and stop to swim with the island’s famous sea turtles—an intimate coastal outing built around marine encounters and shoreline views.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Outrigger Along Maui’s South Shores
The tour launches from the beach at Grand Wailea and follows Maui’s South shore by traditional outrigger canoe, offering coastal paddling in a small‑group format.
Guaranteed Turtle Encounters
This one‑hour outing centers on getting participants into the water with Maui’s famous sea turtles—encounters the operator guarantees as part of the experience.
One‑Hour, Semi‑Private Paddle
Designed as a short, family‑friendly, semi‑private tour, the trip compresses coastal paddling and a turtle swim into a tightly run 60‑minute experience.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
The rhythm is brisk and deliberate: a beach launch, measured paddling along the South shore, a guided stop to enter the water, and then a return to shore—all paced to maximize time swimming with turtles while retaining the intimacy of a small‑group outrigger outing.
THE ROUTE
Outrigger Along Maui’s South Shores
The tour launches from the beach at Grand Wailea and follows Maui’s South shore by traditional outrigger canoe, offering coastal paddling in a small‑group format.
THE WILDLIFE
Guaranteed Turtle Encounters
This one‑hour outing centers on getting participants into the water with Maui’s famous sea turtles—encounters the operator guarantees as part of the experience.
THE FORMAT
One‑Hour, Semi‑Private Paddle
Designed as a short, family‑friendly, semi‑private tour, the trip compresses coastal paddling and a turtle swim into a tightly run 60‑minute experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is a one‑hour outing.
Bring REEF SAFE sunscreen, towels, a hat, and sunglasses.
Meet at the beach launch site at Wailea Beach next to the Grand Wailea.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts one hour.
Where do we meet?
You meet at the beach launch site at Wailea Beach next to the Grand Wailea.
Will I see sea turtles?
The operator guarantees encounters with Maui’s famous sea turtles as part of the experience.
Is the tour family‑friendly or are there age limits?
The outing is described as family‑friendly and runs in a semi‑private, small‑group format; contact the operator directly for any specific age or health restrictions.
What should I bring?
Bring REEF SAFE sunscreen, towels, a hat, and sunglasses.
How often does the tour run?
The tour is available daily.