KAHULUI SNORKEL FIELD GUIDE
Kahului Close-Up: Private Snorkel, Picnic and Pro Video with Epic Maui Hikes
A private snorkeling tour out of Kahului that pairs guided reef time and a light picnic with included videography—this guide explains what to expect and who it suits.
Kahului Close-Up: Private Snorkel, Picnic and Pro Video with Epic Maui Hikes.
Set from Kahului, the Maui Snorkel & Picnic Tour is a private, customizable outing that introduces groups of all ability levels to the island’s nearshore reefs. Alongside personalized instruction and a light snack, the trip offers the chance to encounter marine life — notably sea turtles and rays — and comes with professional videography so you can take the experience home. Operated by Epic Maui Hikes, the tour is tailored to your group’s needs and skill mix.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Eye-Level Encounters with Turtles and Rays
The tour offers opportunities to see vibrant marine life — including sea turtles and rays — during guided snorkel time, making wildlife observation a core reason to book.
Private, Tailored Snorkel Sessions
This is a private snorkeling experience designed for all skill levels, with personalized guidance so the pace and instruction match your group.
Included Videography and a Light Picnic
The itinerary includes pro videography to capture your time on the reef and a light snack for a relaxed picnic element after or between swims.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
Expect a compact, private outing out of Kahului where a guide sets the tempo: briefing and instruction, escorted snorkeling at reef locations with chances to spot sea turtles and rays, and a light picnic while videography records highlights. The operator adapts the experience to your group, whether newcomers or mixed-ability parties.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour includes a light snack (picnic) and professional videography of the outing.
The Maui Snorkel & Picnic Tour is operated by Epic Maui Hikes out of Kahului.
This is a private, all-ability outing with personalized guidance appropriate for a wide range of swimmers and snorkelers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior snorkeling experience?
No — the tour is designed for all skill levels and includes personalized guidance to help participants of varying experience.
Will I definitely see sea turtles or rays?
You have a chance to see sea turtles and rays during the guided snorkel time, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is videography included?
Yes — professional videography of the outing is included as part of the experience.
Is food provided?
A light snack is provided, presented as part of a picnic element of the tour.
Can the tour be tailored to my group?
Yes — the operator tailors the experience to your group’s needs, adjusting pace, instruction, and focus as appropriate.