KIHEI PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours Aboard a Hawaiian Outrigger: Sail Wailea, Snorkel with Turtles, Learn the Canoe Way
A private, 2-hour outrigger-canoe tour launching from Polo Beach that combines snorkeling with sea turtles, seasonal whale watching, and live instruction in Hawaiian canoe tradition.
Two Hours Aboard a Hawaiian Outrigger: Sail Wailea, Snorkel with Turtles, Learn the Canoe Way.
Set off from Polo Beach and glide along the Wailea coast aboard a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe for a compact, culture-and-sea–rich outing. Over two hours you’ll launch directly from the sand, sail on the gentle Wailea breeze, snorkel in clear water—often alongside sea turtles—and, in season, watch for whales while learning about ancient Hawaiian sailing, canoe construction, and navigation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Snorkel with Sea Turtles
A core part of the outing is snorkeling in turtle habitat—guests are taken to shallow, accessible snorkeling spots where encounters with sea turtles are a planned element of the experience.
Traditional Outrigger Launch and Coastal Sailing
The tour launches from the beach and sails the Wailea coast aboard a Hawaiian sailing canoe, offering a direct, historically rooted way to experience coastal wind and island vistas.
Hawaiian History, Canoe Craft, and Navigation
Alongside sea time, the trip includes instruction on Hawaiian sailing-canoe tradition, including construction and navigation—context that frames the paddle and the sea life you encounter.
What the day feels like
What the Two-Hour Private Tour Actually Feels Like
This is a short, intimate experience: learn on the sand, then launch the canoe and feel the wind on a coastal passage. Expect two hours of paced activity—brief cultural orientation, a beach launch, sailing along the Wailea shore, a snorkeling stop for turtles, and opportunistic seasonal whale watching—delivered for small private groups.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private outrigger experience suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run daily at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and last approximately two hours.
The adventure departs from Polo Beach in Wailea, with a beach-based launch that mirrors traditional Hawaiian practice.
Minimal packing required—snorkel gear and juice/water are provided by the operator.
Private tours accommodate up to eight guests and have a minimum participant age of 4.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts two hours.
When do departures run?
Daily departures are at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Where do we meet and launch?
The tour meets and launches from Polo Beach in Wailea.
What is provided onboard?
Snorkel gear, juice, and water are provided for guests.
What wildlife or activities are included?
The experience includes snorkeling with sea turtles and seasonal whale-watching opportunities, plus instruction in Hawaiian canoe history and navigation.
Are there age or group-size limits?
Yes—the minimum age is 4 years, and private tours are limited to a maximum of eight guests.