Maui Tours and Activities
Add more to your trip to Maui with our favorite tours and activities. Head out on the water for amazing snorkeling, experience sunset with a cocktail in hand, or give surfing a try.
Each activity listed here is from a company we know, respect, and love. We’ve hand-picked these based on our experiences, reviews from others, and the quality of the tour. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Snorkeling Tours
Molokini Crater Sunrise Snorkel from Wailea
Head out for an early morning snorkeling trip to Molokini and Turtle Town (conditions permitting). The Kai Kanani operates their catamaran from South Maui, making them the first tour boat to arrive daily at Molokini Crater. The snorkel trip includes excellent food and beverages (coffee! hot chocolate! open bar!), a convenient south Maui location, and a fun, knowledgeable crew.
Molokini Crater Sunrise Snorkel from Wailea
Departs from: Makena (South Maui)
Tour operator: Kai Kanani
Molokini Crater Mid-Morning Snorkel from Wailea
Head out for the deluxe snorkeling trip to Molokini and Turtle Town (conditions permitting), Kai Kanai’s most popular snorkeling trip. The Kai Kanani operates their 65-foot catamaran from South Maui, making it just a short ride out to Molokini Crater. The snorkel trip includes excellent food and beverages (coffee! chocolate chip cookies! open bar!), a convenient south Maui location, and a fun, knowledgeable crew.
Molokini Crater Mid-Morning Snorkel from Wailea
Departs from: Makena (South Maui)
Tour operator: Kai Kanani
Maui Sailing & Snorkel Tours
Sail Maui is known across Maui for the best performance sailing charters and going to the best snorkel spots. Save 10% on your booking by using promo code “HVG10” at checkout! We love snorkeling with Sail Maui as they have expeditions to Molokini Crater, West Maui, and the island of Lanai. Find a departure location and tour right for your group. Breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, and beer and wine are all available so you can fully enjoy the experience.
Maui Sailing & Snorkel Tours
Departs from: Ma’alaea Harbor & Lahaina
Tour operator: Sail Maui
Molokini Backside & South Maui Coast Rafting Adventure
Head out on a small raft tour and enjoy the backside of Molokini, where you’ll find some fantastic snorkeling. On the five-hour tour, you’ll get to search for dolphins and enjoy breakfast and lunch on the raft.
Molokini Backside and South Maui Coast Snorkel
Departs from: Kihei
Tour operator: Redline Rafting Co.
Kayak and Snorkel Tour at Olowalu Reef
Kayak the shores of beautiful Olowalu Beach and enjoy majestic views of the West Maui Mountains. Snorkel with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and colorful Hawaii fish.
Kayak & Snorkel Tour
Departs from: Olowalu (West Maui)
Tour operator: Maui Adventure Tours
Island of Lanai Snorkel Tour on a Power Raft
Want to ditch the crowds? Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel offers small group tours aboard their raft. Head out to Lanai to view some amazing ocean life, snorkel in the beautiful reef, and speed along in a high-speed raft. Save 10% on your booking by using promo code “HVG” at checkout!
Island of Lanai Snorkel Tour on a Power Raft
Departs from: Lahaina Harbor
Tour operator: Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel
Sunset Sailing Tours
Adventure Sunset Sail from Wailea
Want a memorable way to end one of your days on Maui? The Kai Kanani adventure sunset sail is a perfect option. Hop aboard their 65-foot catamaran to enjoy views of the beautiful Maui coastline, wonderful food and drink on board, and friendly and knowledgeable staff. As the sun sets, cap off the night with a sparkling wine toast.
Adventure Sunset Sail from Wailea
Departs from: Makena (South Maui)
Tour operator: Kai Kanani
Sunset Sail from Lahaina
Hop aboard Sail Maui’s catamaran of enjoyment as you watch the sunset over Lanai. Sail Maui offers sunset sailing on their Paragon and their new ‘Alihilani catamarans. Click Learn More for details. Save 10% on your booking when you use “HVG10” at checkout!
Sunset Sail from Lahaina
Departs from: Lahaina Harbor
Tour operator: Sail Maui
Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail
This tour offers a sunset sail with dinner included. Dinner includes a four-course intimate dinner set at two-top tables makes this the perfect, intimate dinner alternative to a restaurant. After dinner, sail back to the harbor while enjoying after-dinner drinks.
Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail
Departs from: Lahaina Harbor and Ma’alaea Harbor
Tour operator: Trilogy
Private Charters
Private Custom Charter Snorkel, Sail, Sunset, or Any Occasion
Charter-ready for sailing around the renowned waters of Maui in a 42’ Catalina MKII sailboat is the perfect boat for a private group (up to 6 passengers) to escape from the crowds. Whether you want to snorkel, watch the sunset, whale watch, enjoy some cocktails, learn to sail, celebrate a special occasion, or just lay back and relax then this is the way to do it! Save 5% with promo code HVG5!
Private Custom Charter Sail and Snorkel
Departs from: Ma’alaea Harbor (Central Maui)
Tour operator: Maui Custom Charters
Surf Lessons
Surf Lessons with Maui Wave Riders (Lahaina or Kihei)
Head out on an adventure and learn to surf while you’re in Hawaii. Take a group lesson or private lesson in the heart of Lahaina or Kalama Park in Kihei with Maui Wave Riders. It’s so good, you just might want to make your next trip a surfing vacation.
Surf Lessons in Lahaina or Kihei
Departs from: Lahaina or Kihei
Tour operator: Maui Wave Riders
Sightseeing Tours
Haleakala Guided Sunrise Tour
Visiting Haleakala Volcano is one of the top must do items on most visitors lists. And getting to see the sunrise is often an awe-inspiring bucket list experience. But you don’t have to drive yourself up the hill in the dark at 3 am. Hawaii Tours offers small group tours that take the stress out of getting a reservation and navigating your own way.
Haleakala Sunrise Guided Tour
Price: $215 Adult
Location: Hotel Pickup
Tour operator: Hawaii Tours
Road to Hana Guided Tour
The Road to Hana tops most visitors lists when they head to Maui. But the trip is long and there are so many amazing stops. Let a local guide from Hawaii Tours show you around while you enjoy the scenic tour of beautiful east Maui.
Road to Hana Guided Tour
Location: Hana
Tour operator: Hawaii Tours
Maui Gold Pineapple Tour
Nothing is as synonymous with the Hawaiian landscape and culture as the pineapple. At Maui Pineapple Tours, their passion is to share the history, culture, and hard work that goes into producing this iconic fruit. Nothing tastes sweeter than a hand-picked, machete-cut pineapple straight from the fields.
Maui Gold Pineapple Tour
Location: Hali’imaile (Upcountry)
Tour operator: Maui Pineapple Tours
Alpaca Paniolo Picnic
Alpaca Paniolo Picnic
Location: Makawao (Upcountry)
Tour operator: Maui Alpaca
ReefDancer Semi-Sub Underwater Adventure
The ideal way to get in the water and explore Maui’s reefs without getting wet. All ages are welcomed on this semi-submersible (glass-bottom boat) adventure. An onboard marine naturalist tells you everything you need to know about Maui’s ocean life while two scuba divers bring up items your kids (and adults) will love to see up close. At 75-minutes, it is a perfect tour when visiting historic Lahaina town.
ReefDancer Underwater Adventure
Location: Lahaina
Tour operator: ReefDancer
Pearl Harbor Tour from Maui
Want a done-for-you-trip to Pearl Harbor from one of the neighbor islands? Planned and operated by Hawaii Tours, this trip takes you from Maui to Oahu for a one day adventure, where you experience a fully guided tour.
Pearl Harbor Tour from Maui
Location: Neighbor island to Pearl Harbor and Honolulu
Tour operator: Hawaii Tours