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Beneath Maui’s Surface: Guided Snorkel at Turtle Town with Free Underwater Photos
A fully guided 1.5-hour snorkeling outing from Wailea that brings you alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles and documents the dive with complimentary underwater photography.
Beneath Maui’s Surface: Guided Snorkel at Turtle Town with Free Underwater Photos.
Turtle Town off Maui is a concentrated reef of coral ledges, crannies and clear water where Hawaiian green sea turtles congregate; this guided snorkeling outing funnels guests through those reef channels so you can watch turtles resting beneath rocky ledges and scan for reef fish, octopus and other cryptic life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guaranteed encounters with Hawaiian green sea turtles
Local guides take you to the parts of Turtle Town where endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles routinely rest beneath rocky ledges; on a guided snorkel you’re very likely to see three or four turtles and a range of reef species including parrotfish, goatfish, butterfly fish and occasional rarities.
Underwater photos included
The tour documents your time below the surface with an underwater camera so you leave with images of your swim with turtles and the reef life you encountered.
Fully guided, safety-first approach
Experienced local guides provide an ocean-safety briefing, a snorkeling tutorial, and will point out the natural features and animals as you move around the point to explore different spots.
What the day feels like
What the snorkel feels like
The outing moves quickly from a brief meet-and-fit to a guided shallow-water snorkel where the guides steer groups across reef ledges and inlets; expect close views of turtles and a compact reef-scape of corals and colorful reef fish while a guide records underwater images of your time in the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing runs about 1.5 hours.
Meet at 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI 96753.
Bring standard beachwear and anything personal you prefer (towel, sunscreen); guides provide gear and best-of-the-line snorkeling goggles and give a tutorial before entering the water.
A detailed ocean-safety briefing and a snorkeling tutorial are provided before entering the water; guides manage group safety during the snorkel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are Hawaiian green sea turtles guaranteed on this tour?
The operator advertises Hawaiian green sea turtles as guaranteed on this guided Turtle Town snorkel.
How long is the snorkel tour?
The total duration of the outing is 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI 96753.
Will someone show me how to snorkel and fit the gear?
Yes — the tour includes a detailed ocean-safety briefing and a snorkeling-gear tutorial, and guides fit and provide snorkeling goggles.
Are photos included?
Underwater photos are taken during the snorkel with an underwater camera and provided as part of the experience.
Is this tour accessible for people with mobility impairments?
The operator does not recommend the tour for participants who have a major disability that affects mobility.