MAUI OCEAN ACTIVITIES & TOURS

Maui’s Abundance of Fun Ocean Activities Catering to All Tastes

BEST OCEAN ACTIVITIES TO DO ON MAUI

Experience Incredible Maui Ocean Adventures!

No trip to Maui is complete without an ocean adventure. You can choose to be on a boat or in the water – or both! Packages range from private canoe and kayak tours to the magic of a romantic sunset dinner sail.

Family-friendly activities can include a harbor snorkel adventure with guaranteed dolphin sightings and playtime on water slides. Bring the kids to a three-day surf camp for an experience they will never forget or book individual lessons for the whole family. Consider an all-in-one Eco Tour – an all-day trip including kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking!

An afternoon West Maui snorkel cruise to see the famous Hawaii honu (sea turtle) in quiet coves is a must on everyone’s list. Start with some pupus (appetizers), then hop on board a comfortable and fully equipped snorkel boat for an afternoon coastal cruise. Add another destination to your trip with a snorkel adventure to the shores of neighboring Lanai Island and exclusive access to the Hulopo’e Marine Preserve.

Whatever the ages and interests of your group, there are abundant water adventures. Your Maui vacation needs plenty of ocean time, from short trips to day cruises on sailboats, outriggers, or surfboards; your Hawaii vacation needs plenty of ocean time!

Best Maui Ocean Tours
We love the ocean and when you visit Hawaii we want you to go out and have the best experience on it. Here are some of our recommended ocean activities. See whales only in the winter months but there are plenty of green sea turtles to snorkel with.

Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail

5/5

Spend a romantic evening at sea. Watch the sunset, dine on a…

2.5 Hrs. Dinner Sailing from Maalaea Harbor

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Food and Drinks Provided

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$155

Deluxe Kaanapali Sunset Sail

5/5

With breathtaking views of Moloka’i and Lana’i, spinner dolphins…

2 Hrs. Sunset Sail From Whalers Village - Ka'anapali

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Food, Drinks and Narrated Tour

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$115

Molokini And Turtle Reef Morning Snorkel

5/5

Take a Morning Molokini Snorkeling Tour to the crater off Maui’s…

5 Hrs. From Maalaea Harbor

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Snorkel 2 of the Most Desirable Destinations in Hawaii

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$200

Morning Molokini Snorkel Adventure

5/5

This is great for those who want to see more and even swim with…

5 Hrs. From Maalaea Harbor

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Breakfast, Lunch Drinks, and all Snorkel/Snuba Equipment

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$180

Maui Sunset Catamaran Dinner Cruise

5/5

Relax and have fun on board the 65 ft. three-deck catamaran. Over…

2 Hrs. Sunset Dinner From Maalaea Harbor

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Top of the Line Catamaran, Multi-Course Dinner

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$140

Molokini Afternoon Snorkel Sail

5/5

Enjoy a beautiful afternoon on this 55 ft sailing power catamaran…

3.5 Hrs. Sailing Tour from Maalea Harbor

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All Necessary Equipment Included

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$90

Maui Snorkeling Tours

Go snorkeling out in Molokini, Lanai, Coral Gardens or West Maui from one of the many amazing tour boats we have around Maui. Go right off the beach or head down to the marina to board a larger, more stable boat.

Kaʻanapali Snorkel Tour

5/5

Sail in style from the shore of Ka’anapali beach in west Maui…

5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour From Kaanapali Beach

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Food, Drinks, Guide and All Equipment Included

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$175

Coral Gardens PM Snorkel

5/5

Coral gardens are one of Maui’s premier snorkeling…

3.5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour from Maalaea Harbor

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See Marine Life in Our Glass-Bottomed Boat

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$110

Molokini Snorkel Sail

5/5

Experience an amazing snorkel or SNUBA adventure in paradise….

5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour from Maalea Harbor

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Meal, Drinks and All Equipment Included

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$205

Maui Surfing & SUP Tours

Everyone who visits Hawaii is touched in some way by the surfing culture. Itʻs everywhere you look. Enjoy the waves yourself by learning how to surf.

KIHEI AND LAHAINA SURFING LESSONS

5/5

Learn to surf with friends or family in this fun surf lesson….

2 Hrs. Surf Lesson At Kihei And Lahaina Beach Parks

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Learn To Surf In Paradise

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$105

MAUI STAND UP PADDLE BOARD LESSON

5/5

Lessons are simple, you show up, we get you geared up, then offer…

1.5 Hrs SUP Lesson At Kalama Beach

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Learn How To SUP In Paradise

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$105

ONE-ON-ONE MAUI PRIVATE SURF LESSON

5/5

Learn to surf or hone your skills in this one-on-one surf lesson…. 

2 Hrs. At Kihei And Lahaina Beach Parks

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Equipment And Instructor Provided

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$150

Maui Daytime & Sunset Dinner Cruises

Have a beautiful dinner on the ocean during sunset with your partner or take a sail up the coast for a wonderful sightseeing experience at noon. Get off the island and see it from a different perspective for a beautiful experience.

Maui Sunset Catamaran Dinner Cruise

5/5

Relax and have fun on board the 65 ft. three-deck catamaran. Over…

2 Hrs. Sunset Dinner From Maalaea Harbor

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Top of the Line Catamaran, Multi-Course Dinner

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$140

Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ma’alaea Harbor

5/5

Come aboard our Double Decker Catamaran for a Premier Sunset…

2 Hrs From Ma'alaea Harbor, Wailuku

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Full 3 Course Dinner, Beverages, Entertainment

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$148

Sunset Dinner Cruise On Malolo

5/5

Board our ship at Ma’alaea Harbor and choose your viewing spot….

2-Hour Tour

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Comfortable Seating and Viewing Spots

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$110

Maui SCUBA Diving Tours

Most of Mauiʻs treasures is below the water so going SCUBA diving should be on your bucket list. Here in Hawaii we can take you on a guided experience, even if you have zero SCUBA diving experience. Learn how to dive in Maui!

Molokini Snorkel or 2-Tank Dive

5/5

This 2 tank dive takes you to Molokini crater, and then dives…

6 Hrs. Snorkel Adventure from Maalaea Harbor

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See Amazing Hawaiian Marine Life

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$239

2-Tank Lanai Dive Trip

5/5

Experience amazing marine life on this Lanai diving tour….

8 Hrs. Diving Tour From Maaleal Harbor

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See Hawaiian Reef Sharks and Other Marine Life

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$299

Molokini Double Backwall Dive

5/5

Dive into the back wall of Molokini and see the marine life up…

6 Hrs. Diving Tour From Maalaea Harbor

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See Unique Hawaiian Marine Life

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$269

Helldiver And Triple Anchors SCUBA Tour

5/5

Dive the WWII-era Curtiss SB2C-1 “Helldiver” and “3 anchors”….

6 Hrs. Dive Tour From Maalea Harbor

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Guide Included

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$239

Carthaginian Dive

5/5

Dive Maui’s west coast and explore the “Carthaginian II” wreck…

6 Hrs. Dive Tour From Maalea Harbor

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Guide Included

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$239

Maui Watersport Tours

Experience the ocean in different ways if going on a big boat is not your thing. Take a snorkel trip on a kayak or try some of our other ocean activities including fishing and swimming lessons.

MOLOKINI SNORKEL OR 2-TANK DIVE

5/5

This 2 tank dive takes you to Molokini crater, and then dives…

6 Hrs. Snorkel Adventure From Maalaea Harbor

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See Amazing Hawaiian Marine Life

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$239

KIHEI AND LAHAINA SURFING LESSONS

5/5

Learn to surf with friends or family in this fun surf lesson….

2 Hrs. Surf Lesson At Kihei And Lahaina Beach Parks

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Learn To Surf In Paradise

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$105

MOLOKINI SNORKEL SAIL

5/5

Experience an amazing snorkel or SNUBA adventure in paradise…. 

5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour From Maalea Harbor

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Meal, Drinks And All Equipment Included

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$205

Maui Whale Watching Tours

Humpback whales return in large numbers to Mauiʻs waters every year from December to April. Most whale watching tours start in January and go through March. If you love whales, come in February at the height of the season when all the calves are born and active.

Maui Whale Watching Sail

5/5

Experience a fascinating whale-watching tour on Maui from…

2 Hrs. Whale Watching From Maalaea Harbor Or Kaanapali Beach

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Food, Drinks and Guides Included

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$85

Maalaea Whale Watching Cruise

5/5

Experience Maui’s Majestic Whales up close. Depart from Maalaea…

2 Hrs. From Maalaea Harbor

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See Whales in Their Natural Habitat

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$60

2 IN 1 SNORKEL AND WHALE WATCH

5/5

Seeing a whale breach for the first time or swimming with turtles…

4 Hrs. Whale Watching & Snorkel Tour From Lahaina

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Guided Snorkel & Whale Watching Tour

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$139

All Maui Ocean Activities

Check out all our ocean activities. We are adding more often so check back before your trip to see if there is something new for you to enjoy in the water off our beautiful beaches.

Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail

5/5

Spend a romantic evening at sea. Watch the sunset, dine on a…

2.5 Hrs. Dinner Sailing from Maalaea Harbor

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Food and Drinks Provided

from

$155

Deluxe Kaanapali Sunset Sail

5/5

With breathtaking views of Moloka’i and Lana’i, spinner dolphins…

2 Hrs. Sunset Sail From Whalers Village - Ka'anapali

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Food, Drinks and Narrated Tour

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$115

Molokini And Turtle Reef Morning Snorkel

5/5

Take a Morning Molokini Snorkeling Tour to the crater off Maui’s…

5 Hrs. From Maalaea Harbor

snorkel-equipment

Snorkel 2 of the Most Desirable Destinations in Hawaii

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$200

Morning Molokini Snorkel Adventure

5/5

This is great for those who want to see more and even swim with…

5 Hrs. From Maalaea Harbor

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Breakfast, Lunch Drinks, and all Snorkel/Snuba Equipment

from

$180

Maui Sunset Catamaran Dinner Cruise

5/5

Relax and have fun on board the 65 ft. three-deck catamaran. Over…

2 Hrs. Sunset Dinner From Maalaea Harbor

sailing

Top of the Line Catamaran, Multi-Course Dinner

from

$140

Molokini Afternoon Snorkel Sail

5/5

Enjoy a beautiful afternoon on this 55 ft sailing power catamaran…

3.5 Hrs. Sailing Tour from Maalea Harbor

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All Necessary Equipment Included

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$90

MOLOKINI SNORKEL OR 2-TANK DIVE

5/5

This 2 tank dive takes you to Molokini crater, and then dives…

6 Hrs. Snorkel Adventure From Maalaea Harbor

reef

See Amazing Hawaiian Marine Life

from

$239

KIHEI AND LAHAINA SURFING LESSONS

5/5

Learn to surf with friends or family in this fun surf lesson….

2 Hrs. Surf Lesson At Kihei And Lahaina Beach Parks

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Learn To Surf In Paradise

from

$105

MOLOKINI SNORKEL SAIL

5/5

Experience an amazing snorkel or SNUBA adventure in paradise…. 

5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour From Maalea Harbor

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Meal, Drinks And All Equipment Included

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$205

Island of Lanai Snorkel Adventure

5/5

Enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast as we sail to the ‘Private…

5.5 Hrs. From Lahaina Harbor

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Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks and Snorkel Equipment Included

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$148

Discover Lanai Snorkel Cruise

5/5

Enjoy a sail and water adventure of Lana’i as you explore the…

7.5 Hrs Snorkel Cruise From Maalaea Harbor

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Meal, Drinks, and All Equipments Included

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$289

Kayak, Snorkel, Waterfalls Hike Combo

5/5

Do all the best things on Maui in one tour. A short hike, a…

7.5 Hrs. Kayak & Hike Tour from Makena Landing Park

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Food, Drinks, Guide and Equipment Included

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$249

Molokini AM Snorkel Tour

5/5

You can sit back, relax and dine while you spend an extended…

5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour From Maalea Harbor

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Explore Molokini and See Marine Life

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$170

Kaʻanapali Snorkel Tour

5/5

Sail in style from the shore of Ka’anapali beach in west Maui…

5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour From Kaanapali Beach

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Food, Drinks, Guide and All Equipment Included

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$175

Coral Gardens PM Snorkel

5/5

Coral gardens are one of Maui’s premier snorkeling…

3.5 Hrs. Snorkel Tour from Maalaea Harbor

reef

See Marine Life in Our Glass-Bottomed Boat

from

$110

Maui Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson

5/5

Lessons are simple, you show up, we get you geared up, then offer…

1.5 Hrs SUP Lesson at Kalama Beach

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Learn How To SUP in Paradise

from

$105

One-On-One Maui Private Surf Lesson

5/5

Learn to surf or hone your skills in this one-on-one surf lesson….

2 Hrs. At Kihei and Lahaina Beach Parks

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Equipment and Instructor Provided

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$150

Lanai Dolphin Watch And Snorkel Rafting Tour

5/5

The Half Day Maui Snorkel Tour is 5 hours and includes 1-2 unique…

5 Hour Daily Trips

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All Snorkel Gear Included (And Flotation If Desired)

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$189

Lanai Coastal Sail

5/5

Looking for an unforgettable snorkeling experience in Hawaii?…

5.5-hour Tour

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Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch

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$105

Lanai 4 Hour Express Snorkel

5/5

Dive into the magical underwater world of Lanai’s thriving…

4 Hrs. Raft Trip From West Maui

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Snorkel Around Lanai’s South Coast

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$175

Redline Rafting Molokini Snorkeling Tour

5/5

This fantastic Maui snorkeling adventure would leave even Jacques…

5 Hrs. Snorkeling Adventure From Kihei Boat Dock

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Food, Drinks, Guide And All Equipment Included

from

$219

Maui Surf Lessons

5/5

Welcome to Maui’s Best Surf School and the best choice for…

Private Lessons

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Outrigger Canoe Surfing Lessons

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$139

Lanai 4 Hour Express Snorkel

5/5

Learn to surf in Paradise! Private and semi-private surf lessons…

2-Hour Lessons

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Choose From Private Or Group Lessons

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$100

One Day Maui Surf Lessons

5/5

Learn The Art Of Surfing On Your Maui Vacation….

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3 Hrs. Surfing In Kihei

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Guide And All Equipment Provided

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$75

Maui Ocean Activity FAQs
When is the best time to visit Maui for ocean activities?
The best time to visit Maui for ocean activities is during the dry season, from April to October. During these months, you can expect calmer waters and better visibility for snorkeling, as well as consistent swells for surfing. However, Maui is a great destination year-round, and you can still enjoy ocean activities during the wet season from November to March.
What are the best snorkeling spots in Maui? A: Some of the best snorkeling spots in Maui include:
  1. Molokini Crater: A crescent-shaped volcanic atoll that is home to a diverse array of marine life.
  2. Turtle Town: An area along the south coast where you can find Hawaiian green sea turtles.
  3. Honolua Bay: A Marine Life Conservation District that offers excellent snorkeling during the summer months.
  4. Black Rock: A popular spot near Ka’anapali Beach with a variety of marine life and coral formations.
  5. Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve: A protected area with pristine reefs and a high concentration of fish species.
What are the best surfing spots in Maui?

Maui offers a variety of surfing spots suitable for beginners to advanced surfers. Some of the best include:

  1. Ho’okipa Beach Park: A world-famous surf break with powerful waves, best suited for experienced surfers.
  2. Lahaina Harbor: A great spot for beginners, offering gentle waves and surf schools.
  3. Honolua Bay: A popular spot with a right-hand point break, best for intermediate to advanced surfers.
  4. Ma’alaea: Known for the “Freight Trains” wave, it’s one of the fastest-breaking waves in the world, suitable for advanced surfers.
  5. Kihei Cove: A popular spot for beginners and intermediate surfers, offering gentle waves and surf lessons.
What safety tips should I follow while participating in ocean activities in Maui?

To ensure your safety and enjoyment during ocean activities in Maui, follow these tips:

  1. Check weather and ocean conditions before heading out.
  2. Never turn your back on the ocean, as waves can be unpredictable.
  3. Swim, surf, or snorkel with a buddy or in a group, especially if you’re inexperienced.
  4. Pay attention to posted warning signs and follow lifeguard instructions.
  5. Wear appropriate gear, including sunscreen, a hat, and protective footwear for rocky shorelines.
  6. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol before participating in ocean activities.
  7. If you’re snorkeling or diving, be cautious around coral reefs and marine life to avoid damaging the ecosystem or getting injured.
Are there any guided tours or lessons available for ocean activities in Maui?
Yes, numerous guided tours and lessons are available for various ocean activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, and paddleboarding. These guided tours and lessons are a great way to learn from experienced professionals while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. You can find operators in popular tourist areas, as well as online, to book your adventure.

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