Maui: Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Cultural and Turtle Tour

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Kihei, HI 96753, USA

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Maui: Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Cultural and Turtle Tour

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Ultimate South Maui Guide

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Best for families, couples and first-time visitors who want an easy cultural activity on the water without a long tour. You paddle from Wailea toward Turtle Town while learning Hawaiian navigation, canoe traditions and local history. Skip it if you want a snorkel-heavy or passive boat trip.

Will McKinney · 25 years on Maui · Updated Oct 2026

Overview

Take an adventure and experience an important part of Hawaiian history on this 1-hour canoe tour in Maui. Paddle a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe while learning about the ancient art of Wayfinding and Celestial Navigation used by early Hawaiian voyagers. Departing Wailea Beach, you'll paddle along Maui's scenic south shores and view an abundance of marine life, including endangered green sea turtles! Come see the Kohola, or Humpback whales Nov-April during their seasonal migration!

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What's Included

Canoeing equipment
Professional guide
Local taxes
Outrigger canoe excursion

What's NOT Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting Point

There is free public parking at Wailea Beach Park. After parking, walk towards the ocean and take a left at the "Y" along the beach boardwalk and take your first right down the staircase leading to the beach. Look for canoes to your right. You've made it!

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End point: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children 5 and younger are not recommended
You must be able to paddle a minimum of a half mile
Check-in is 20 minutes prior to the booked tour start time

Itinerary

Hawaiian Ocean Sports — We invite you to relive a part of Hawaiian History and walk in the footsteps of the Ali’i (Chief, Royalty) as you experience a traditional Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Tour! Learn about the illegal occupation of Hawai'i and the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy in 1893. Participate in traditional Hawaiian Chants (oli) as you paddle our canoe (hoe wa’a) along the south coast of Maui…breathtaking views of Haleakala, West Maui Moutains, Lana’i, Kaho’olawe/Kanaloa, and Molokini! Paddle our canoe to Turtletown off Wailea Point and see the honu and honu’ea (Hawaiian Green Sea & Hawksbill Turtles) that frequent this beautiful area! Swim with the turtles if you’d like or watch as they swim alongside the canoe!
Wailea Beach — Learn about the Polynesian Voyagers as they sailed the Polynesian Triangle (New Zealand to Rapa Nui to Hawaii) using Celestial navigation/wayfinding. In honoring the wisdom and knowledge passed on by generations from our ancestors, we are inspired to share the wisdom, values and traditions that sustained the Hawaiian culture in the past…and into the future…! Your journey departs beautiful Wailea Beach, in south Maui! Wailea in ancient Hawaii translated to ”Waters of Sacred Happiness”; Come join us for an unforgettable experience for the whole family!

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31755P1