Hawaiian Sailing Canoe & Snorkel from Wailea
Head out from Polo Beach in Wailea (South Maui) on a Hawaiian sailing canoe for a relaxing sail along Maui’s southern coast to snorkel vibrant reefs with sea turtles, eels, and more.
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Activity Overview
Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Highlights
- 2 hours
- 8:00am and 10:00am daily
- Departs from Polo Beach in Wailea, Maui (click here for directions)
- 6 to 8 guests per tour
- Take a relaxing sail along Maui’s southern coast for a snorkeling adventure.
- All snorkel gear, water, and juice are provided
- Children ages 2 and older are welcome!
- Children aged 3 and under are free!
Our Experience on the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Tour
We went out with Maui Sailing Canoe on a recent trip and had a wonderful time. We got to meet one of the owners, Sage, who is a wonderful human. He shared Hawaiian history, and old stories of Maui, and pointed out local landmarks and all those Wailea mansions that you can’t see from land.
They leave from Polo Beach which is right in front of the Fairmont Kea Lani and the Polo Beach Club. This is a beach loading tour but it was easy for Erica and me with our 2- and 5-year-old kids to board. The kids rode on the sailing canoe as I helped push the canoe into the water.
The sail to the snorkeling spot was peaceful, and we loved sitting on the netting as Sage and his crew member Brody did the canoeing and sailing.
The snorkeling itself was excellent because they were able to reach areas that are harder to get to from shore or with a bigger boat. We swam with turtles, a friendly reef shark, an eel, and a turtle even came right up to our canoe!
We want to go out with them during whale season (December – March) as they get close encounters. We can’t wait to go back out with them!
Watch our experience on this tour to see if it is right for you!
Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Details
Beach loading
This tour has easy beach loading from Polo Beach in Wailea (click for directions). It’s an easy drive or walk if you’re staying in a nearby resort like the Grand Wailea or Faimont Kea Lani.
Daily morning departures
The Hawaiian sailing canoe leaves Polo Beach daily at 8:00 am and 10:00 am for the 2-hour tour.
Small group, ages 2+
This tour is nice and intimate as it is limited to only 6 to 8 guests. Kids ages 2+ are welcome, and both our kids (2 and 5) had a great time.
About Maui Sailing Canoe
Owners Sage and Liz started Maui Sailing Canoe in 2005 when they saw an opportunity to combine their love of ocean sports and their desire to have more time with their kids. They were both born and raised in Hawaii, Sage on Oahu and Liz on Maui, and met while attending the California Maritime Academy. Their love for the islands and what they do is evident.
Know Before You Go Snorkel Safety
Swimming and snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean should not be taken lightly. To keep you safe, please know your health limits, swim with a buddy, never turn your back on the ocean, and read and obey posted signs. Check HIOceanSafety.com for ocean conditions at lifeguard beaches.
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