We had a wonderful experience with Maui Adventure Tours Kayak Company and would highly recommend…read morethem. Roger "Red" was proactive, thoughtful, friendly, down-to-earth, organized, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive from start to finish. He made the planning easy and gave us a lot of confidence before we even got on the water. Wes was an excellent tour guide. He was kind, humble, helpful, knowledgeable, and very attentive to our family throughout the entire experience. At one point, I needed a little extra support getting safely back to my kayak, and Wes handled it calmly, professionally, and with such kindness that I felt completely taken care of. That kind of steady guidance matters, especially when you're out on the water. Our family had such a memorable time kayaking together, snorkeling, exploring the reefs, and swimming near the honu. It was one of the highlights of our Maui trip. The whole experience felt personal, well-run, safe, and genuinely special. Thank you, Roger and Wes, for taking such great care of us.

This is definitely worth a lifetime kayak adventure. There's no doubt that Roger and Wes knew…read moreeverything about viewing whales up close in person. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Looking forward to going back next time I am in Maui during whale season. My highest gratitude to Roger for staying in touch during a difficult time, after 2 weeks of unpredictable weather, and for making this tour happen anyway. And I'd like to give Wes a special thanks for leading us to the exact spot to meet a mama whale and a baby whale. This encounter has been my dream come true. YES!!!

What a fun experience! Called up day before and was able to book for following morning. Jackson was…read morevery kind and helpful. Kayak was fun and easy to use. My husband and I and our 5 year old were comfortable in it and felt safe. Say turtles and some little fish. The snorkelers in area helped us find the turtles. Booked for two hours which is plenty of time for our family. Will definitely do again and recommend for families with young kids who can't snorkel yet.

no show on a Sunday morning for two kayak rental... wasted a two hour round trip drive. Cant reach…read morethem via phone call or DM.. very disappointing

Captain Michael and crew who led our "Discover Lanai" day were awesome! Super attentive, the food…read morewas abundant, the boat was very clean, and I felt safe out snorkeling even with a pretty big swell shift from the Hurricane. The details: Our tour started by meeting at tree at the Sheraton, which sounds awkward but for us was super convenient and it was fun boarding the sailboat from the beach but you will get a little wet! Captain Michael walks you though the day and then you are off for about ~90 minutes to Lanai. During that time you are served (not a buffet) two meals. The cinnamon rolls were great and the breakfast croissants are now something I make at home. There was also a photographer on board so we took advantage and took some family photos (you buy at the end and I found them a whole lot cheaper and less stress than an actual family shoot). Once you get to the Island you can take a golf cart or take a short walk to the beach where they have all the gear you need. After the safety briefing you have about 2 hours to snorkel with the crew serving as lifeguards in the water. It is VERY easy to lose where you are when you've got your head underwater. I appreciated how attentive the crew was to where the four of us were at since there were a few times we needed some gentle guidance out of a harms way (shoreline rocks). The photographer also captures your snorkel sesh. After snorkeling, you're treated to another full meal of noodles and chicken. Followed by anything you might need for a little seasickness to prep for the journey back . My 12 yo son was pretty full at this point and had befriended the captain who let him help get the boat ready for the return trip. That was very cool! The ride home was a bit bumpy (Hurricane Lowell was coming) but Captain Michael did a great job avoiding anything major and even found a pod of dolphins. We also enjoyed the mai tais! Great experience! We will book more tours in the future. I would have booked another snorkeling or sunset tour during this trip but the water quality really deteriorated with the upcoming storm.

The crew on our Trilogy sunset dinner cruise--Kayden, Kevin, Michelle, and Captain Kukii--did an…read moreamazing job making the evening unforgettable. The level of service exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel incredibly well taken care of throughout the cruise. The four-course meal was stellar and much better than we expected from food served on a boat. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Between the incredible crew, exceptional service, wonderful food, beautiful ocean views, and Maui sunset, this was the perfect way to end our time in Maui. We couldn't have asked for a better final evening on the island.

Just did the snorkel trip to Lanai, and it was awesome! But we've also gone out on many whale…read morewatching trips with Hawai'i Ocean Rafting, and they've all been amazing too! Especially if you're lucky enough to go out with Captain Jack and Jess. Jack has an incredible talent for finding whales, and he has a genuine love and respect for Maui and the ocean. And Jess, who serves as first mate and naturalist, really knows her stuff. I don't think I've been able to stump her with a question yet. Not to mention she is super friendly and very passionate about her work. 10/10 - highly recommend!

This place was very confusing and hard to find if you're not paying attention. The boat ride is…read morevery nice, but it is not guaranteed that you will see whales and dolphins in this tour. We did not see not one wheel on one on the tour, which is understandable since it is a wheel and dolphin tour we saw flying fish and sea turtles. Captain Jack was amazing and he took time to explain everything to us and tell us about the Hawaiian culture during the boat ride the waves were very high, including the tides and it made it really fun riding through them. Overall, I would give Hawaii ocean rafting 4.5 out of 10.

Curtis and Kyle were amazing. They were not only entertaining, but very safe. There were other…read moregroups out at the same time, and they did not have good control of their group or good instructions. We had 2 kids with us-- 9 and 12- and they were very patient and helpful with them. Kyle took absolutely amazing photos.

The clear kayaking experience was so much fun! The water so beautiful and seeing the sea life below…read moreyou was so cool! The staff was awesome and very friendly!

We called the office to confirm reservation for family of 5 with 3 kids. They need one adult to…read moreaccompany each kid. We were informed that 3 children was not a problem at all and that the tour guide can easily accommodate for the third child with him. After making a reservation, It turned out that that was not true. Not a family friendly company! We are yet to come across a company that cannot accommodate after making a false promise. Disappointed that these guys have no respect for wasting people holidays and/or making an effort to find an alternative after making a false promise.

Review of Kayak Olowalu - January 8, 2025 I typically don't…read morewrite reviews, but after my recent experience with Kayak Olowalu, I felt it necessary to share my concerns. I've been a loyal customer since 2012 and have always had positive experiences, but this particular tour was deeply troubling. When I visit Maui and book kayak snorkling excursions, I only book it with this company. Willy's Disrespectful Behavior: The tour began smoothly, but things quickly went awry when my husband started feeling motion sickness. He informed Willy that he wasn't feeling well and decided to return to shore. Willy asked if he was going to tow us back, referring to me and my daughter. My husband said "no..they can stay". After my husband left, Willy began mocking him with exaggerated voices, laughing at his discomfort with one of the guests. This made both my daughter and me feel very uncomfortable. Willy's Unusual Behavior: As the other guests moved on to the next snorkeling location, Willy became increasingly erratic. He threw his anchor into his kayak with unnecessary force and started letting out this loud, uncontrollable, exaggerated laugh. My daughter and I were left alone with Willy, and his behavior started to feel unsafe. Willy took my daughter's paddle away and started towing us without any request from me, and shortly after we started paddling toward the new snorkeling location, he unexpectedly turned the entire group around. He then complained that he had to turn the group around because of the extra effort of towing us. I told him it wasn't necessary to tow us, we can manage ourselves. I noticed we were heading back to the meet-up spot on shore and asked if he was taking us back. He confirmed that he was. At that point, it was clear that he no longer wanted us on his tour, and frankly, we felt unsafe, so I was okay with ending the tour early. Despite my repeated requests to paddle back on our own, Willy insisted on towing us, exaggerating his grunting noises as if the effort was overwhelming. I told him he didn't have to leave the other people and we can find our way back and I pointed at the building on shore to make sure that's where I should go. He claimed it would be impossible for me to paddle both of us back alone and blamed my daughter repeatedly, saying, "WE ARE IN A SITUATION...WE ARE IN A SITUATION!... BECAUSE OF YOUR DAUGHTER. SHE LOST HER PADDLE!" I explained that my daughter hadn't lost her paddle--he had taken it from her--and assured him that we could manage on our own if he simply returned it. Nevertheless, Willy continued towing us, making disturbing noises the entire way back. As we paddled back, I asked for his name. He turned around, smirked, and rudely responded with, "I don't recall," then ignored me when I asked again. His behavior was bizarre, unprofessional, and deeply unsettling. Willy's Lack of Care for Other Guests: When we returned to shore, I asked Willy for his name again in front of my husband, and he reluctantly provided it. I had to ask him 4 times before he told me! I asked why he had treated us so poorly and ended our tour early and he sarcastically said twice, "You should be out there with your man!" It was clear that my husband's early departure had upset him, and he was taking his frustration out on us. Willy was in such a hurry to leave that he quickly unlocked the shed for us to retrieve our belongings and told us to lock it up while walking away. And he left the keys to the shed with us! We locked it and left the key in the lock. He seemed more concerned with getting away from us than ensuring the safety of the remaining guests. From a distance, I saw that he had left the other three guests stranded in the middle of the sea. Voicing Concerns and Seeking Resolution: Recognizing the need to address the situation, I approached a staff member about filing a formal complaint. Tiara, a staff member in a golf cart, overheard and immediately approached with genuine concern. She quickly contacted Kayak Supervisor Tim, who came out to speak with me directly. Despite my frustration, both Tiara and Tim listened attentively and with respect. Tiara went above and beyond to resolve the issue, offering a refund as a fair solution. She explained that it was only right to refund customers who didn't receive the service they had paid for. Her professionalism, thoughtful response, and commitment to customer satisfaction were deeply appreciated. Tiara assured me that the situation would be taken seriously and addressed accordingly. Conclusion: My experience was disappointing and infuriating due to Willy's behavior, which was so absurd it felt like a scene from a movie. I've never been treated like this, and it was frustrating beyond words. I urge the company to take this seriously, as allowing bad behavior to continue will harm their reputation. I've seen another negative review specifically naming Willy, and I hope the company addresses it before it leads to further damage.

The only regrets we have is that we didn't find out about Zephyr Maui sooner! Extremely good…read moreexperience from booking to being out in the water and professional pictures at the end! Joe, Payson and Robbie went above and beyond customer service we look forward to coming back to Maui and booking with them. They will be our go to guides from now on! Mahalo

We hired Zephyr to take us on a road ride plus snorkeling. Our tour guide was Robbie, who was…read moreextremely nice and when above and beyond to try to get me a octopus picture. I would recommend this tour to anybody kind of gives you a little bit of history of the island.

I had never been on a whale watching tour before…read more Being here while the humpback whales were chilling in Maui was an experience I'll never forget. Finding the spot initially was a little confusing, we were the last ones to show up! You are given a number based on when you arrive and you choose a seat on the boat. There is a captain and a naturalist on board who talks about the whales. If you're sitting in the back of the boat, you really can't hear what's being said so sit at the front or in the middle. We circled around and got to see a baby whale breech the water! Such magnificent animals. When a microphone was lowered in the water, we could hear the whales "singing." Did you know it's only the males that do this? The time goes by reallllly fast, so just enjoy being out there.

Fantastic experience Megan was our guide and our captain was also excellent. They were so friendly…read more. The boat held about 25 people . They had actual seats . It was a super pleasant experience and we saw a ton of whales. They were knowledgeable we got to listen to the whales they stuck a mic under water. So much fun ! We did the two hour tour at 7:10 am we also got a great sunrise view. Highly recommend this company ! Would definitely come back! They exceeded my expectations ! Amazing experience !

Awesome 2 hour paddle off of Lahaina! Booking was easy via TripAdvisor - I did it two days before…read moreour excursion. There was parking across the street, and Maui Ocean Sports was easy to find in the back of the complex. The front desk guy and our guide, Luke, were super friendly. Our group of 4 and the other group of 3 in our time slot had all kayaked before, so we got minimal instruction. We saw so many turtles on our paddle out! It was beautiful on the water and we had the best time! They provide water and you can borrow a dry bag if you don't have one, and leave stuff in a cabinet - we left towels and a change of clothes (restroom on the property and place to rinse right off the beach).

I wanted to get out on the ocean and I found Maui Ocean Sports on-line. I drove to their business…read moreto familiarize myself with their setup. Then I went back to where we were staying and registered for an outing. When I showed up for my adventure, I was given an orientation, along with the other members of our group of about 8. We went down to the water and I was paired with a mom who was with her husband and daughter. Ryan, our guide, was knowledgeable, patient and certainly helped to make our outing enjoyable. The paddling was not strenuous as we were all mostly beginner level kayakers and Ryan did not push us. The outing lasted about 2 hours from sign-in to check-out. I enjoyed the outing and may return with my wife or grandchildren next time I visit Maui.

Outstanding! We rented two skimboards for kids who have never skimmed before. Sean dropped off the…read moreboards at our place and made sure the kids knew how to use and take care of the gear. The boards are excellent quality. We also booked a lesson. It was amazing! The kids learned so much so fast. Ed, our instructor, is truly excellent working with the kids. They had a blast and were so proud of their new skills. We took fun pictures and everyone loved it!

You won't find a cooler instructor. Sean gave clear instructions prior to hitting the water. My…read more11yr old had never surf'd before and he rode every wave possible. He also got my 5yr old-who doesn't know how to fully swim, up on waves. Boys had the biggest smile and said, "best day ever!" Sean had all the gear necessary. We just showed up! Complete your island vacation with a surf lesson of a lifetime! Mahalo Sean!!