7 Sea Scooter Snorkels in Maui Worth the Early Start

1.Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour with GoPro – Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149Our pick

At Wailea, a guide briefs you on ocean safety and the sea scooter before leading a group of up to 10 through Makena Bay’s reefs. You’ll use provided snorkel gear and may spot turtles, eels, rays, and reef fish. The 8 a.m. trip is usually the calmer choice; paid photo and video packages are separate.

“This was the highlight of my trip. I never snorkelled before. I also never swam in a deep ocean( i consider my self a non swimmer). Seth was amazing! He made me feel safe and comfortable! I still wore a life jacket, but I cant believe that I was able to do this! I cant thank seth enough. If Iam coming back Iam differently coming back and doing this over and over again. Thank Seth you made one of my dreams come true!”

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2.E-Scooter Snorkel With Photo and Video At Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Meet your guide at Makena Landing at 7:30 am for a safety briefing, a scooter tutorial, and about an hour of guided snorkeling. The small group is capped at six, and life jackets and snorkeling gear are provided. Guides such as Joe and Rachel have helped visitors spot turtles, octopuses, and reef life. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Shelby was very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned how to use the scooter to dive down while snorkeling. The scooter was a lot of fun.”

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3.Wailea Beach: Guided Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1h 30m · from $149

Start from Wailea Beach for a 90-minute sea-scooter snorkel with two certified guides and no more than 10 people. After a 20-minute safety lesson, spend about 70 minutes exploring local reefs for turtles, rays, eels, octopuses, and reef fish. You need prior snorkeling and swimming experience.

“Had a magical time with these guys. My girlfriend is not much of an ocean girl but felt very safe and loved the experience as well- given the opportunity to travel to Hawaii again, we'll certainly book these guys! Mahalo for a wonderful time!”

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4.Single Passenger Moped/Scooter – 18+ NO Motorcycle License Needed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $85Best value

Pick up a single-passenger moped from 808 Rides in Lahaina and explore Maui at your own pace for one to 14 days. You get a helmet, hands-on instruction, a lock and chain, a map with recommended stops, and under-seat storage. Riders must be 18 or older; no motorcycle license is needed.

“Awesome experience!!! Cruising part of the island with mopeds is a totally different experience!!! The 808 moped’s employees were very helpful and friendly, I 100% recommend this place on your visit to Maui.”

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5.Eco Sea Scooter Guided Beach Tour From The Famous Kapalua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

From a Lahaina check-in, join a guide for a three-hour, small-group sea scooter snorkel at Kapalua Bay. Learn how to use the scooter and explore reef and rocky points, weather permitting. Masks, fins, reef-safe sunscreen, and safety gear are provided. Groups are limited to five, and you must be able to swim.

“Fantastic tour! Awesome guides, very knowledgeable and fun. The sea scooters are easy to maneuver and so much fun!”

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6.Lanai Snorkeling Half Day with Sea Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Set out from Kaanapali for a guided half-day trip along Lanai’s coast, with two snorkel stops of about 45 minutes each. The captain picks sites based on conditions. You’ll use a Yamaha sea scooter, snorkel gear, and flotation aids, with snacks and drinks aboard. From December 15 to May 15, the trip also includes whale watching and a search for spinner dolphins.

“Great snorkeling experience, but if you have an issue with sea sickness, you will need to take remedies before the fact.”

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7.Eco Sea Scooter Beach Entry – Rent a GoPro Video tape Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

At Kapalua Bay, a guide helps you gear up, get comfortable in the water, and explore the reef with a three-speed Yamaha sea scooter. The group is capped at six, and the tour provides flotation wetsuits, snorkel gear, reef-safe sunscreen, and one GoPro with a 36G SD card. Guide Ocelli is a swim instructor and marine biologist.

“A great way to snorkel!!!! The wetsuit is a flotation device and really safe!!! My kids enjoyed the experience immensely and saw turtles and lots of fish! Our guide went down to get different kinds of sea life and etc for us to see and touch close up. This is a local outfit and the equipment was very good. Thank u Barbie and Nico! We will definitely do it again soon when we come back!”

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