Kayak in Maui

Kayaking is a rewarding experience and great way to see all of those hidden or hard to get to natural beauties in Maui. There you can find flying fish, dolphins, and the occasional monk seal while on you kayaking adventures. During the winter months, you may even be lucky to see some humpback whales off the Maui coastline.

Maui offers pleasant, warm weather perfect for kayaking, and many of the great places to kayak are also great for snorkeling and scuba diving. If you are new to kayaking, there are numerous kayaking tours that you can take to explore all that the island has to offer.

If you kayak on your own or with your own group, there are some places you may want to check out, but not that some places are more dangerous that others and be aware of your own skill level and what environments you are capable of safely kayaking in. Also remember the usually safety practices, wear a lifejacket, wear sunscreen, as well as your snorkeling gear if you wish to explore the water below.

If you are a beginner kayaker, some places with easy access, calm winds, and low currents include Kapalua Bay, Black Rock, Olowalu Beach, Ulua and Mokapu Beaches, Holoa Point, and Ahihi Bay.

LaPerouse Bay, Papalaua Beach, and Airport Beach have slight higher currents and more exposed entry points.

Advanced kayakers can explore the North Coast of Maui, which has much stronger winds and currents, but breathtaking scenery with views of waterfalls, off-shore islets, and beautiful campsites.