Wonderful kayak and snorkel from Olawalu Beach with Chris. We had a great time. Chris was very knowledgeable, sharing his stories and information with us. He took excellent care of us and this private tour was so much better than the group kayak/snorkel tours we have been on. Loved every minute and will be booking with him again next time we're in Maui. Mahalo Chris.

One of the highlights of our trip. Chris was very patient - even though I was very nervous about using the gear. He went at our pace, pointed out some of the starfish and other cool things in the reef, and took amazing photos of us and what we saw. Great guide!

We booked a kayak/snorkel trip with Tropical Guides and had an amazing time. Chris was our guide for the morning and did an excellent job! We kayaked to a reef and had the place all to ourselves for most of the morning. Chris shared all kinds of information with us including local history, ocean knowledge, and how to speak Hawaiian. We never felt rushed, all the equipment and gear was in great co... More

We booked a kayak/snorkel trip with Tropical Guides and had an amazing time. Chris was our guide for the morning and did an excellent job! We kayaked to a reef and had the place all to ourselves for most of the morning. Chris shared all kinds of information with us including local history, ocean knowledge, and how to speak Hawaiian. We never felt rushed, all the equipment and gear was in great condition, and the water was perfect for snorkeling and kayaking. Water and fresh pineapple after the snorkel was awesome! I would highly recommend booking a trip with Tropical Guides. Mahalo Chris!! Less

I was with my family on Maui in May of 2023 (a bit too late for the humpbacks). On a friend's adamant recommendation (because he and his family had such a great experience), we reached out to Tropical Guides and booked ourselves a private adventure with Chris Our morning with Chris was the highlight of our trip! He gives a great tour of the Olowalu reef system, ensures safety every step of the... More

I was with my family on Maui in May of 2023 (a bit too late for the humpbacks). On a friend's adamant recommendation (because he and his family had such a great experience), we reached out to Tropical Guides and booked ourselves a private adventure with Chris Our morning with Chris was the highlight of our trip! He gives a great tour of the Olowalu reef system, ensures safety every step of the way, takes care of all the details, and takes awesome photos of the whole thing. Communication prior to our adventure was clear and easy and responsive. He has fantastic knowledge of the Hawaiian Islands, and has a consistently great vibe while he's sharing it If we had it to do over again, we would repeat our "private" preference. It's obvious that Chris would navigate a group of up to 8 people really well. But we liked how nimble we could be since it was just us We'll be back during humpback season within the next few years, and Tropical Guides will be our first booking! Less

All I can say is…wow! This was one of the best tours I’ve ever gotten. Summary: This tour is highly recommended and me and my wife enjoyed every minute of it. It is definitely one of the top must dos on Maui! I will break it down in categories. Ease of access: We met very close to our hotel and it was easy to get there by car. Chris sent good instructions ahead of time so getting there was easy... More

All I can say is…wow! This was one of the best tours I’ve ever gotten. Summary: This tour is highly recommended and me and my wife enjoyed every minute of it. It is definitely one of the top must dos on Maui! I will break it down in categories. Ease of access: We met very close to our hotel and it was easy to get there by car. Chris sent good instructions ahead of time so getting there was easy. Learning: I thought I knew how to kayak before but I definitely learned a lot of new tricks about ocean kayaking! My wife and I also learned a lot about the surrounding islands and Hawaiian language. It was very cool and fun! Side note, I would not let any ocean phobias or lack of experience keep you from doing this your. My wife and I have never been ocean kayaking or at least I haven’t and it was a very noob friendly experience. Kayakers of all levels should do this! Tour guide: i Hope i get the name right and if I don’t then I’ll tell you it was the owner of the Company. Chris was a fantastic tour guide. His calm demeanor and overall friendly/chill attitude made the experience extra special. He is very patient and informative. He definitely has a lot of experience doing this guys trust me! I have a fear of the ocean and it was definitely in the back of my mind going into this. However, as we starting kayaking and as we started talking to Chris I completely forgot that fear. He was a real joy to be around. 6/5 stars!!! Expectations: I was expecting to see turtles and it more than delivered. Like woah! You see a lot of beautiful aquatic life not just the turtles. You’ll see turtles alright and then some. You will also be able to enjoy the beautiful calm waters of Maui and get a wonderful view of the island from the ocean. It was incredible. Equipment: all of the snorkeling and kayaking equipment is provided. It worked wonderfully! Timing: I was very satisfied with the amount of time we spent out there. Chris does a good job keeping an eye on the time and there’s good pacing on the trip. I came back satisfied with the amount of time we spent. Photos: Photos are included in this package. As I look through them I am very happy with the photos our tour guide Chris took. They are of incredible quality. I also got to take some good photos with my go pro! I have attached a few. I got lucky enough to have a turtle swim close enough to me to where I was able to take a few close up shots! The other shots are just a few of the beautiful shots taken by our tour guide! Less

This snorkeling experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. We were looking for a more intimate experience, and one that our kids could enjoy as well. The Kayak and Snorkeling trip met and exceeded our expectations. We kayaked and snorkeled in the clear blue Hawaiian waters near Olowalu and saw many beautiful fish. But what really made this experience stand out was our guide, Xavier... More

This snorkeling experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. We were looking for a more intimate experience, and one that our kids could enjoy as well. The Kayak and Snorkeling trip met and exceeded our expectations. We kayaked and snorkeled in the clear blue Hawaiian waters near Olowalu and saw many beautiful fish. But what really made this experience stand out was our guide, Xavier. He is knowledgeable about the sea and the history of Hawaii. He taught us the names of many of the fish and the story of the islands we saw along the way. He also went out of his way to make sure our kids were comfortable and had a good time. Our older one had only snorkeled a few times before and he led her to discover a family of turtles in the reef. Our younger one wanted to stay in the kayak, and he pulled her kayak along so she could enjoy watching from the boat. This was truly a special and personalized experience. Less

Chris is extremely accommodating and takes you to exactly the right spot to get close to whales and snorkel with sea turtles. While we were waiting for the whale to come back up, Chris taught us about the culture and history of Hawaii. Highly recommend!

I had so much fun out on the water with Chris during our whale-watching/kayak trip! He's extremely knowledgeable about the land, the whales and the reef. I learned a ton and had the best time. Would recommend this (and have) to anyone! We saw tons of whales (even some breaching right in front of us) and got to check out the beauty of the coral reef at Olowalu. Mahalo for such an awesome adventure... More

I had so much fun out on the water with Chris during our whale-watching/kayak trip! He's extremely knowledgeable about the land, the whales and the reef. I learned a ton and had the best time. Would recommend this (and have) to anyone! We saw tons of whales (even some breaching right in front of us) and got to check out the beauty of the coral reef at Olowalu. Mahalo for such an awesome adventure, Chris! Less

Chris is an absolute gem of a person & an incredible guide! Went out with him this morning to kayak and hang with the whales - what a show! Besides keeping us all safe, happy, hydrated and learning he gave us a chance to feel what a humpback song is like in our bodies by getting under our kayaks, a safe distance away, and I can say it was one of the greatest experiences of my life! I learned mor... More

Chris is an absolute gem of a person & an incredible guide! Went out with him this morning to kayak and hang with the whales - what a show! Besides keeping us all safe, happy, hydrated and learning he gave us a chance to feel what a humpback song is like in our bodies by getting under our kayaks, a safe distance away, and I can say it was one of the greatest experiences of my life! I learned more on this tour than on almost every one I've been on & this is my 5th visit to Maui in a year. 100% recommended going out with Chris to see whales, snorkel and get your Maui kayak on. He's t he real deal, genuinely cares about high quality experience and limiting impact on the island. What more can you ask for? Don't hesitate book now! Less

I went on a vacation to Maui, and used Topical Guides & Outfitters. And couldn't have had a more picture perfect vacation. An incredible experience, and I highly recommend this company, and a big thanks to my tour guide Chris.

Chris was such a phenomenal, funny guide for our kayak trip today! We were lucky enough to see whales and get pretty close!!!! We also had a fairly adventurous group, so were out quite a ways, but I never felt nervous. Chris was knowledgeable and we learned a ton more about the Humpback whales AND got a great arm workout! Thanks Chris! We'll be back!

Found this under AirBnb experiences. It was 4 hrs kayak with maybe 30-40 minute snorkel. Lots and lots of whale sightings and whale calls. Javier taught us how to listen to whales singing by putting the oar blade by your ear and the other in the water. We even saw a entire whale breaching! Mother and calf humpback whales swimming about 100 yards away from us.

We had an amazing encounter with whales. Many sightings and one fabulous moment where they were right under our kayak. Our guide was experienced, informative, patient and made sure everyone was safe all while having a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

This was exactly what we had wished for when we booked this excursion! It was exciting, fun, and active. Our guide Javier made this trip!!! He was knowledgeable and shared history of the island and sights. We felt safe with him and we loved how he was so in touch with nature, the ocean, and whales! He really made the experience magical! We will definitely book this tour again if Javier is our gui... More

This was exactly what we had wished for when we booked this excursion! It was exciting, fun, and active. Our guide Javier made this trip!!! He was knowledgeable and shared history of the island and sights. We felt safe with him and we loved how he was so in touch with nature, the ocean, and whales! He really made the experience magical! We will definitely book this tour again if Javier is our guide! Less

I can’t say how highly I recommend this tour. Chris was an amazing guide and made the experience so enjoyable and special. He gave great tips for kayaking, snorkeling, and just enjoying time in Maui. I also learned much more about whales and other ocean life than I expected. And of course, seeing a ton of whales from our kayak was awesome. If you wanna have a great time in Maui, book this tour wi... More

I can’t say how highly I recommend this tour. Chris was an amazing guide and made the experience so enjoyable and special. He gave great tips for kayaking, snorkeling, and just enjoying time in Maui. I also learned much more about whales and other ocean life than I expected. And of course, seeing a ton of whales from our kayak was awesome. If you wanna have a great time in Maui, book this tour with Chris. Less

Our guide Lowe did a fantastic job making us feel comfortable in our Kayaks and on the ocean! We got within 50 feet of whales and feet of turtles. The pictures Lowe took of our group at various times during our adventure will provide us with memories for years to come. Lowe provided a safe, memorable experience!!

The best guided trip I've taken. Chris is awesome and provides a lot of information. We had whales 360. We also swam with a monk seal and turtles, along with lots of fish. I will go out with Chris again the next time I am on the island!

Chris is amazing. Do this tour if you can. You will not regret it. One of the coolest experiences ever. Thanks Chris.

This was such a great experience! Chris was very friendly and definitely knowledgeable. We had a really cool whale watching experience that I don't think we would've gotten on a boat tour. And lots of turtles up close during snorkeling.

Chris is wonderful. We throughly enjoyed our kayak whale watching tour with him last week. He is so professional and so courteous. I would highly recommend working with him. And, we would do again! Thanks, Chris.

My husband and I had the most incredible time whale watching by kayak. Our guide, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He worked hard, and was invested in our experience. Seeing whales from a kayak brings whale watching to a whole new level! One particular whale was very active and gave us quite a show! After the whale watch, we spent time, snorkeling, and saw a beautiful turtle a... More

My husband and I had the most incredible time whale watching by kayak. Our guide, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He worked hard, and was invested in our experience. Seeing whales from a kayak brings whale watching to a whole new level! One particular whale was very active and gave us quite a show! After the whale watch, we spent time, snorkeling, and saw a beautiful turtle and reef fish. It was definitely the highlight of our trip to Maui and we can’t wait to return and book this trip again! Less

We had an amazing experience with our guide Javier! He was an awesome guide and got us very close to whales. Everything was beyond our expectations and was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. Would take this tour again in a heartbeat! Javier was also very informative of the hawaiian culture and history, taking the tour to the next level!

Amazing trip out with Chris - even when other paddle groups had given up and turned back, Chris was listening to whale song (which he also taught us to do and was probably even more amazing than being so close to whales ) and we had several experiences with breeches and flukes.

Javier was a great tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable. We had a great time kayaking and snorkelling with him.

Had an amazing time snorkeling and kayaking! Chris is the best guide ever!

I highly recommend this tour with Chris. Starts off with Chris giving you a quick lesson on Kayak safety and what to expect out on the tour. He also walks you through the various species of fish and marine life that you might encounter during the tour. Chris paid special attention to the small things - type of sunscreen, fresh water, rules and regulations, and how to safely interact with marine l... More

I highly recommend this tour with Chris. Starts off with Chris giving you a quick lesson on Kayak safety and what to expect out on the tour. He also walks you through the various species of fish and marine life that you might encounter during the tour. Chris paid special attention to the small things - type of sunscreen, fresh water, rules and regulations, and how to safely interact with marine life, which showcased his deep respect for the sea life. He also enthralled us with Hawaii culture and history, and narrating the different aspects of history during the tour. During the snorkel tour, he pointed us to the spots where we had a bunch of sea turtles and corals. He also took great photographs and pointed out different marine species. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone heading to Maui, and I will definitely go back for another tour with Chris from Tropical Guides And Outfitters because the quality of this tour was par excellent. Mahalo Chris! Less

BOOK THEM! Nature did its thing and ultimately our original date was not good for kayaking and snorkeling. Our guide, Xavier, was super gracious about informing us of the risks and took the time to reschedule our tour and accommodate our schedule! I am so grateful for their flexibility and even more thankful that we were able to go. This is easily my favorite snorkeling tour that I’ve ever done.... More

BOOK THEM! Nature did its thing and ultimately our original date was not good for kayaking and snorkeling. Our guide, Xavier, was super gracious about informing us of the risks and took the time to reschedule our tour and accommodate our schedule! I am so grateful for their flexibility and even more thankful that we were able to go. This is easily my favorite snorkeling tour that I’ve ever done. I’ve snorkeled in El Nido, Coron, and Bantayan in the Philippines, and this experience tops them all. I really appreciated Xavier giving us a quick rundown on safety, kayaking, snorkeling, and fish! Usually when I’m snorkeling I’m wondering what fishes I’m even looking at, but Xavier had a cheat sheet of sorts before we kayaked out so I could make sense of it all! Xavier was phenomenal. He is a local and absolutely knows the Oluwalu reef very, very well. He guided us through the reefs in a loop and there were hundreds of fish, a solid handful of turtles, and beauuuuutiful reef structures. I also loved the knowledge Xavier provided about the wildlife and Hawaiian culture! I did this tour with my husband on our honeymoon and not only did we get an intimate tour (just us two), we also got spectacular pictures within hours of completing the tour! I have zero complaints and only great things to say about this tour and Xavier. If you’re unsure, book now! Less

Last week, my friend and I got a private tour with Xavier and it was possibly the most memorable part of our trip to Maui! Xavier was well prepared with all of the equipment needed, shared reef safe sunscreen with us, and provided clear training prior to getting into our 2 person kayak with our snorkeling gear. He showed us some pictures of certain types of fish we may see before getting in as we... More

Last week, my friend and I got a private tour with Xavier and it was possibly the most memorable part of our trip to Maui! Xavier was well prepared with all of the equipment needed, shared reef safe sunscreen with us, and provided clear training prior to getting into our 2 person kayak with our snorkeling gear. He showed us some pictures of certain types of fish we may see before getting in as well. Xavier shared a lot of interesting facts and stories with us which we really enjoyed! He was patient, kind, and we had an amazing time experiencing the ocean in snorkeling gear for the first time in our lives! He took really cool photos of fish for us, and of us, with a sea turtle, which was sent to us via email several hours after the tour. We felt safe the entire time with Xavier's expertise. I would highly recommend doing this kayak & snorkeling tour with Tropical Guides & Outfitters! Mahalo, Xavier! Less

Chris was really chill & patient with us as one of us was less experienced in the water. He knew how to get us going & found all the good spots to see turtles & other marine life!

Thanks so much for a wonderful experience!! The turtles and the reef wildlife were so amazing! And Chris, our guide, was so very patient and knowledgeable about the area. What an incredibly fun experience to snorkel with the turtles and see so many varieties of colorful fish. And to kayak out there made it feel like an adventure. Highly recommend!!

What a wonderful morning with our charming and knowledgable guide, Chris. He got us into and out of the water in our kayaks with an expert hand., We saw dolphins, turtles and lots of amazing fish and sea life. Along the way he talked about natural history, Hawaiian culture, and the geology of the islands. Chris made us all feel comfortable in the water, and he is well qualified in safety proce... More

What a wonderful morning with our charming and knowledgable guide, Chris. He got us into and out of the water in our kayaks with an expert hand., We saw dolphins, turtles and lots of amazing fish and sea life. Along the way he talked about natural history, Hawaiian culture, and the geology of the islands. Chris made us all feel comfortable in the water, and he is well qualified in safety procedures, Our group was small and the tour was personalized. I highly recommend this tour and company! Less

Chris is a GREAT guide.. Got me to do something I was scared to do.. I would go back and do the experience again..

Chris was the guide and there were only a total of 5 guests on this tour. Chris shared lots of cool facts and points of interest, marina life and info about the Hawaiian language. I have already referred this activity and will do it again when back on the island. Aloha

This was a definite highlight of our trip. Our guide, Chris, was amazing! We have never done anything like this before and it was simply amazing! Chris was very knowledgeable about everything! The location that we went to snorkel was incredible and the pictures that Chris took while we were out there were amazing! I would definitely do this again and I would recommend it to friends coming to Hawa... More

This was a definite highlight of our trip. Our guide, Chris, was amazing! We have never done anything like this before and it was simply amazing! Chris was very knowledgeable about everything! The location that we went to snorkel was incredible and the pictures that Chris took while we were out there were amazing! I would definitely do this again and I would recommend it to friends coming to Hawaii. Less

Hands down the best tour guide, EVER! Wanted turtles and he delivered!! Couldn’t be more happy with our experience with Chris. An adventure that we’ll cherish forever. The pictures he captured are incredible!!

This experience was incredible and one that I will never forget. Chris was patient and took the time to educate us and captured photos of us and underwater life while we snorkeled. The pictures are something I will keep with us forever. Thank you Chris for helping to make our honeymoon trip incredible!

We did a private kayak and snorkel tour last week and I couldn't have been more impressed or thrilled with our trip. We had our 4 year old with us and the guide who took us out (Lau) made sure she loved the trip, too! She was more than willing to wait with our daughter in the kayak when we made it to the neat snorkeling spot so that we could enjoy the snorkeling (which our daughter wasn't too kee... More

We did a private kayak and snorkel tour last week and I couldn't have been more impressed or thrilled with our trip. We had our 4 year old with us and the guide who took us out (Lau) made sure she loved the trip, too! She was more than willing to wait with our daughter in the kayak when we made it to the neat snorkeling spot so that we could enjoy the snorkeling (which our daughter wasn't too keen on). We got to kayak, snorkel, and enjoy great company. The owner, Chris and his family are awesome and our guide couldn't have been cooler. If you spend any money on any activity in Maui, make it this one. Less

Chris did a great job as our private guide. He took us to the turtles and we were so close to them and were in awe on how they were being cleaned by fish. He led us to other cool snorkeling spots where we saw so many different types of tropical fish. He gave us a bit of history about the islands as we kayaked and took some incredible memorable pictures. I highly recommend them for your kayak and... More

Chris did a great job as our private guide. He took us to the turtles and we were so close to them and were in awe on how they were being cleaned by fish. He led us to other cool snorkeling spots where we saw so many different types of tropical fish. He gave us a bit of history about the islands as we kayaked and took some incredible memorable pictures. I highly recommend them for your kayak and snorkeling excursion. Knowing where to go to get the best experience is key! Mahalo! ❤️❤️ Less

Private kayaking with awesome snorkeling. The only way to go personalized guide who knows all the best spots to go. Loved our guide, loved the amazing magical time we spent in the water.

We had a great time on the kayaking and snorkeling tour. Our guide Chris was incredibly kind, patient and friendly and took us to some great spots for snorkeling. It was also nice that this was a private tour and we were able to do what we wanted at our own pace. I would highly recommend if you’re in Maui. Mahalo!

My husband and I spent 8 days in Hawaii, five of them in Maui. After 25 years of marriage we finally made the trip. There were many great experiences. The highlight, without question, was our private kayaking snorkel trip with Tropical Guides & Outfitters. Our guide, Lowe, was warm and kind throughout. She paid special attention to both safety and our comfort level for swimming and the conditions... More

My husband and I spent 8 days in Hawaii, five of them in Maui. After 25 years of marriage we finally made the trip. There were many great experiences. The highlight, without question, was our private kayaking snorkel trip with Tropical Guides & Outfitters. Our guide, Lowe, was warm and kind throughout. She paid special attention to both safety and our comfort level for swimming and the conditions, to include water depth. She took absolutely spectacular photos of us swimming with turtles and then sent us a link within hours. Lowe made a point to explain what we could and could not do, and how to respect the reef and the marine life in it. When it was over, the owner was on shore to greet us and ask how it went. We give this company and our guide Lowe the highest recommendation. Less

We had a magical time on this private tour led by Erica, the sweetest, personable and knowledgeable lady. We paddled out for a chance encounter with the whales, and sure enough they made their appearances several times! We were in awe. Erica was patient and explained the amazing history of the place, which gave us a deeper appreciation of the land around Maui. I can’t recommend enough of Chris an... More

We had a magical time on this private tour led by Erica, the sweetest, personable and knowledgeable lady. We paddled out for a chance encounter with the whales, and sure enough they made their appearances several times! We were in awe. Erica was patient and explained the amazing history of the place, which gave us a deeper appreciation of the land around Maui. I can’t recommend enough of Chris and his Tropical Guides team, a group that is ethical, respects the locals, their history, and tries to leave the wonders of nature, just as is. Less

Lowe is a fantastic guide. My husband doesn't know swimming so we took the private kayak tour in April and he was amazed by how confident Lowe made him feel in the water. We had great chat and will definitely go on another tour with her next time we are around.

This was a wonderful kayak, whale watching and snorkeling trip. Everything was perfect, our guide was very knowlegable and prepared. We had one person that was worried about snorkeling. She was very kind and patient with him so he could also snorkel with no worries. I would recomment Tropical Guides & Outfitters 100%. Thank you for a wondferful experience.

I’m an experienced snorkeler but my husband is a complete novice. Our guide, Erica was amazing! She was able to make sure I had the full experience while spending the majority of her time reassuring my husband and introduce him to his first experience with his face in the ocean

Best way to spend a morning in Hawaii. Chris, Lowe and team were fantastic.

We had a wonderful experience with our guide Lowe. She had a real “whale sense.” She guided us to the most magnificent locations, and her enthusiasm for the experience of safely interacting with the whales was palpable. We saw many whales on the surface, preparing for a dive, and even a mother nursing under our kayak! The kayaks had special seats, and those seats and Lowe’s attention to our comfo... More

We had a wonderful experience with our guide Lowe. She had a real “whale sense.” She guided us to the most magnificent locations, and her enthusiasm for the experience of safely interacting with the whales was palpable. We saw many whales on the surface, preparing for a dive, and even a mother nursing under our kayak! The kayaks had special seats, and those seats and Lowe’s attention to our comfort in those seats, made it ergonomic for us 60+ old folks! We can’t wait to do this again with our children! Nicely done! Less

My girlfriend and I recently were in Hawaii and at the recommendation of my daughter and son in law who had just done the tour had Chris take us out whale watching by kayak . I was amazing and easily the highlight of our vacation . Chris gave us a quick lesson on kayaking as we had never done it before . We then proceeded to go out in the bay and watch the whales .He gave us a info about them ---... More

My girlfriend and I recently were in Hawaii and at the recommendation of my daughter and son in law who had just done the tour had Chris take us out whale watching by kayak . I was amazing and easily the highlight of our vacation . Chris gave us a quick lesson on kayaking as we had never done it before . We then proceeded to go out in the bay and watch the whales .He gave us a info about them ----reassurance about what calm and amazing creatures they are .We were on the water for almost 2 hours and saw at least a dozen whales with the highlight being when one surface right beside our kayak. A great tour --great guide ---I would highly recommend it to anyone . If we ever return to Maui it will be on our to do list Scott Less

We had an amazing day with Chris and the whales. He was very professional and shared his vast knowledge with us. We very much enjoyed learning about the Hawaiian history and marine life. Chris took pictures for us so all we had to do was enjoy the day. We very highly recommend this company and the private kayak whale watch trip.

This is a once in a lifetime experience - I loved having a personal tour guide helping make me feel confident on the waters as a first time kayaker and someone to give me and my husband some history on the land, sea and marine life! It was my goal to swim with a sea turtle and I swam with over 10. The fact that they take photos of your journey for you so you can have fun the whole time was a maj... More

This is a once in a lifetime experience - I loved having a personal tour guide helping make me feel confident on the waters as a first time kayaker and someone to give me and my husband some history on the land, sea and marine life! It was my goal to swim with a sea turtle and I swam with over 10. The fact that they take photos of your journey for you so you can have fun the whole time was a major plus, we got the photos a couple hours after and we’re so excited by them. Erica was the best tour guide! Thank you so much for an amazing memory. Less

If you want a peaceful experience to view whales without being surrounded by tons of tourists, this tour is for you! I really can’t recommend it enough. Our guide, Erica, was so kind and knowledgeable. We saw many whales and had a wonderful morning. I’d do this again in a heartbeat!

Erica was great! This excursion was sublime! We spent 4-5hrs in the water. We truly had the best time. When the momma & baby whale swam right up next to our kayak blowing air, it was such a surreal experience. If you only pick one activity to do, this is the one you must pic! Thank you Chris and Erica!

Amazing tour and Lowe was fantastic! Super patient and highly recommend. Super knowledgable and clearly incredibly passionate about what she does! Highly recommend!

If you're debating a snorkel tour in Maui, Tropical Guides and Outfitters is absolutely 100% the way to go! Chris took us on a private snorkeling tour and we were able to see humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles up close and beautiful Hawaiian fish. It was by far one of the top parts of our trip to Maui. Knowledgable guide who tailors the experience for the private group. It was a perfect morni... More

If you're debating a snorkel tour in Maui, Tropical Guides and Outfitters is absolutely 100% the way to go! Chris took us on a private snorkeling tour and we were able to see humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles up close and beautiful Hawaiian fish. It was by far one of the top parts of our trip to Maui. Knowledgable guide who tailors the experience for the private group. It was a perfect morning and one we'll never forget. Thank you Chris! Less

Awestruck! It was an amazing experience and the highlight of our vacation. Our tour guide Erica is passionate about aquatic life and shares it in an easy to digest way which led to my husband and walking away being smarter and more curious and intrigued about whales. Erica was able to modulate her tour according to our abilities and interests. We had a blast kayaking and she was very clear in her... More

Awestruck! It was an amazing experience and the highlight of our vacation. Our tour guide Erica is passionate about aquatic life and shares it in an easy to digest way which led to my husband and walking away being smarter and more curious and intrigued about whales. Erica was able to modulate her tour according to our abilities and interests. We had a blast kayaking and she was very clear in her instructions and made the trip educational and fun There were SO MANY WHALES and it was incredibly exciting when two came extremely close to us and showed off before diving under under our kayaks. Just WOW!!! We spent so much time watching the whales but she made sure that we had a chance to go snorkeling. She was a fabulous instructor and although I was apprehensive at first, I was able to relax and enjoy witnessing the under sea life first hand. We highly recommend this tour. Less

We had an amazing time kayaking with Chris! It was the first time for us whale watching, and Chris knew exactly what to do to give us the most spectacular experience. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about whale patterns, he gave us so many fun facts about Hawaii in general. It was an experience we will never forget and the pictures we got afterward are amazing! Thanks to Chris and the re... More

We had an amazing time kayaking with Chris! It was the first time for us whale watching, and Chris knew exactly what to do to give us the most spectacular experience. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about whale patterns, he gave us so many fun facts about Hawaii in general. It was an experience we will never forget and the pictures we got afterward are amazing! Thanks to Chris and the rest of Tropical Guides and Outfitters for an unforgettable time! Less

It was great, we saw whales pretty close!!!

RUN DON'T WALK TO THESE GUYS!!! What an amazing experience. Our guide Erika made the the excursion SO much fun and memorable. She knew tons of interesting facts, and was so attentive to the right experience fit for our group. We ended up seeing dolphins AND whales during our kayaking, AND sea turtles during our snorkeling! She was always at the ready to divert us to the best spots, and to point o... More

RUN DON'T WALK TO THESE GUYS!!! What an amazing experience. Our guide Erika made the the excursion SO much fun and memorable. She knew tons of interesting facts, and was so attentive to the right experience fit for our group. We ended up seeing dolphins AND whales during our kayaking, AND sea turtles during our snorkeling! She was always at the ready to divert us to the best spots, and to point out interesting sights. You won't find a better option than Tropical Guides - we will be back!! Less

Best time ever. Our guide Jsun was awesome. We saw so many whales and have absolutely wonderful photos to show for it. I highly recommend Tropical Guides &Outfitters. You will not be disappointed.

We have been to Maui many, many times and have kayaked in Maui before-- but this trip was the best we have ever been on. The whales were terrific-- performed very well-- but what really made the trip was the excellent guiding and enthusiasm of our guide, Lowe. We learned so much and had a great time. THe morning could not have been more perfect, I highly recommend Tropical Guides & Outfitte... More

We have been to Maui many, many times and have kayaked in Maui before-- but this trip was the best we have ever been on. The whales were terrific-- performed very well-- but what really made the trip was the excellent guiding and enthusiasm of our guide, Lowe. We learned so much and had a great time. THe morning could not have been more perfect, I highly recommend Tropical Guides & Outfitters Less

Wow! AMAZING TOUR. Identifying as a nature nerd seeing whales on kayaks is unreal. So happy my dad and I chose Tropical Guides as our outfitter. They were great to us and really carry the aloha spirit.Our guide Erica was fantastic. She shared her passion and love for the ocean enthusiastically. 11/10 would recommend choosing this outfitter for a memorable experience on your vacation. Great for al... More

Wow! AMAZING TOUR. Identifying as a nature nerd seeing whales on kayaks is unreal. So happy my dad and I chose Tropical Guides as our outfitter. They were great to us and really carry the aloha spirit.Our guide Erica was fantastic. She shared her passion and love for the ocean enthusiastically. 11/10 would recommend choosing this outfitter for a memorable experience on your vacation. Great for all ages and experience levels. Less

This was probably the highlight of our trip to Maui. We met our guide, Erica, a super experienced nature lover. She got us ready on our Kayaks. We are pretty familiar with Kayaking and snorkeling so we hit the groud(water) running and got right out with our kayaks. We got out onto the water and there were no motor boats out. The whales were really active. We saw a mom, and new born. Then the male... More

This was probably the highlight of our trip to Maui. We met our guide, Erica, a super experienced nature lover. She got us ready on our Kayaks. We are pretty familiar with Kayaking and snorkeling so we hit the groud(water) running and got right out with our kayaks. We got out onto the water and there were no motor boats out. The whales were really active. We saw a mom, and new born. Then the males started to really do lots of tricks out in the open water. Erica actually helped guide us to nice locations to get away from big groups of Kayakers and to places where we really got to experience the Whales. We could even hear the whales singing under us. After an extended time out in the water, we got into our snorkel gear and explored the reef a bit. Erica took some awesome phots. We really enjoyed our time with Tropical Guides & Outfitters and Erica and would highly recommend this tour. Less

We had an amazing time! Our guide, Lowe, was phenomenal. They were extremely knowledgeable about the whales as well as the island of Maui, and we learned so much on this kayaking adventure while taking in all the beautiful views! Highly recommend:)

We had a great time with Jsun as our kayaking guide. A unique way to see the whales!

Amazing experience! Our guide did a great job! We saw everything, turtles and fish😍😍😍 You must do it!

Lowe was an amazing guide!! She prepared us well for our kayak whale tour, explained everything fully, and then helped us wait patiently for the whales to breach, which they did repeatedly! It was a magical morning, which wouldn’t have been half as wonderful without Lowe’s guidance and spirit. Thank you for a lifetime memory!!

This was as tour of a lifetime. Chris, our tour guide, was fantastic. All you could ask for. Local knowledge and respect for the sacred ecology that makes the reef an underwater paradise. Truly an experience that will stick with me til the end of my days. Thank you Chris for adding a fantastic memory to a life fully lived.

Such a great tour! Chris was the very best guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, and fun personality. We found our Aloha spirit through this tour. Thanks Chris for a unique lifetime experience.

They are absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and kind. I would definitely recommend going on one of their tours. If your in the area and want a unforgettable experience give them a call you won't be disappointed.

Excellent experience! Erica, our guide, provided us with interesting information about the wildlife we can expect to see before we got into the ocean. We were first timers kayakers and snorkelers and she was very patient and helpful. Erica provided options for multiple snorkeling locations. We were so happy that we saw sea turtles and a variety of other fishes! Highly recommend

Erica was a phenomenal guide for our kayaking and snorkeling tour. She was kind, knowledgeable, and made it seem like we were going out with a friend who just happens to be an expert on Hawaii ocean life. The cost was similar to large group tours but was so much more enjoyable being able to decide where to go and adjust as we liked, as well as ask questions. Highly recommend!

Thank you to our guides, Chris and Erica! It was so much fun kayaking with you. Chris made sure we got out and back safely and shared great information about the island along the way. It was great to go out with just our group of 7! We had fun on a beautiful morning.

What an enjoyable morning! A thorough overview of what to expect was spot on. Kayaking and snorkeling with my sisters and mom among the turtles was incredible. Chris, our guide, shared is knowledge of the islands and took some amazing photos for us. Great company to book your tour with! Mahalo!

My husband and I went to Maui for our babymoon and had a great time doing this private tour with Chris! Everything went smoothly, we saw lots of cool fish, learned about Hawaiian history, and I especially felt very safe and supported during the tour. Could not recommend more!

Chris was an awesome guide! He spent a lot of time going over some of the Hawaiian history and made sure my husband and I felt really comfortable in the water. Not only that, but he got some fantastic pictures of us while in the water with the marine life. I can't recommend him enough!

We had a great time on our kayak/snorkel tour with tropical guides! Lowe was super fun, patient, informative, and professional! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our first time snorkeling!

My family had a great experience with Chris and Tropical Guides. The communication was great, from the time we scheduled our outing, leading up to the trip, as well as afterwards as he promptly followed up with us to share pictures he had taken along the way. Everyone we encountered there was extremely personable and went out of their way to be accommodating. I can't stress enough how nice it w... More

My family had a great experience with Chris and Tropical Guides. The communication was great, from the time we scheduled our outing, leading up to the trip, as well as afterwards as he promptly followed up with us to share pictures he had taken along the way. Everyone we encountered there was extremely personable and went out of their way to be accommodating. I can't stress enough how nice it was to be on a private tour. Tropical Guides was the only group we found who offered this. Having the personalized attention was great, especially since we had a couple in our family who had never snorkeled before. As we departed and returned from our excursion, we paddled past several other tour groups with upwards of 10 customers to one guide, and it looked like a total zoo. The tour itself was amazing, as we paddled well up the coastline experiencing the beauty of Maui along with a sea turtle or two along the way. Chris did a great job acclimating everyone in our group t the kayaks and snorkeling and was very knowledgeable about the area, as well as the marine wildlife. I'd highly recommend Tropical Guides to anyone interested in taking a snorkel or kayak tour of Maui. Less

Great experience...Chris was great and patient. Made us feel safe and for us to have an amazing first experience snorkeling. Thank you 😀

We had the best time with Chris! This was our first time kayaking and Chris was very helpful and patient. It was a super peaceful trip with gorgeous morning views of the island. Got to see a Hawaiian monk seal hop up on the rocks to sunbathe, and snorkeled with lots of fish and Dana the sea turtle! Chris was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, and was also awesome with his camera. The pictures h... More

We had the best time with Chris! This was our first time kayaking and Chris was very helpful and patient. It was a super peaceful trip with gorgeous morning views of the island. Got to see a Hawaiian monk seal hop up on the rocks to sunbathe, and snorkeled with lots of fish and Dana the sea turtle! Chris was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, and was also awesome with his camera. The pictures he worked so hard to capture will be cherished for a lifetime! Highly recommend! Less

My husband and I took a private tour for kayaking and snorkeling. It was very reasonably priced. Our guide was delightful and we enjoyed chatting with her about the fish, turtles, and life on Maui. She made me feel extremely comfortable despite not having much experience kayaking or snorkeling.

Chris did an amazing job, very cordial and informative all while being extremely helpful. Will definitely be back

Great tour! The guide was well educated on the fish, coral and turtles around us. They let us enjoy the experience, while teaching us how to protect the reefs. Will definitely book with them again!

Where do we begin? The tour was absolutely amazing. Lowe was a great tour guide and very patient. She made us feel comfortable when while on and in the water. She also made some very comforting accommodations for us as well. Absolutely AMAZING!! We enjoyed every bit of the tour and highly recommend anyone visiting Maui to book a tour with Tropical Guides. Also, the tour was purchased through Gro... More

Where do we begin? The tour was absolutely amazing. Lowe was a great tour guide and very patient. She made us feel comfortable when while on and in the water. She also made some very comforting accommodations for us as well. Absolutely AMAZING!! We enjoyed every bit of the tour and highly recommend anyone visiting Maui to book a tour with Tropical Guides. Also, the tour was purchased through Groupon during a sale. Save money where you can, but always remember quality or quantity. Lowe definitely made this the best experience on a week long vacation in Maui. Less

One of the best days of my trip! I’m not one to sign up for guides or tours but decided with friends to do a private tour. Chris was so great and taught us so much about the islands, whales and language. To top it all off we spent hours with the whales. Truly an epic day! So much so that I brought my daughter back with me the following week.

Chris took out our very novice group out on the water for an AMAZING day of kayaking and snorkeling! Our group ranged from ages 5 to 70ish and none of us had kayaked before. Chris handled us with expertise and kind, encouraging words. Chris was very COVID cautious and safe, extremely respectful and knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and the islands and his passion for water sports, the ocea... More

Chris took out our very novice group out on the water for an AMAZING day of kayaking and snorkeling! Our group ranged from ages 5 to 70ish and none of us had kayaked before. Chris handled us with expertise and kind, encouraging words. Chris was very COVID cautious and safe, extremely respectful and knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and the islands and his passion for water sports, the ocean, the reef and the aquatic life show through his compassion, his smile and his daily work. I would highly recommend booking any tour with Chris as your leader. Less

This was such an amazing experience! It was my first time snorkeling and Lowe was so sweet and helped me out so much. My friend has been snorkeling before in Spain and she said this experience was even better! Lowe took lots of pictures (like a mom) and she told us some of the history of the island while we kayaked. She let us decide if we wanted to try to see wales or if we wanted to get right o... More

This was such an amazing experience! It was my first time snorkeling and Lowe was so sweet and helped me out so much. My friend has been snorkeling before in Spain and she said this experience was even better! Lowe took lots of pictures (like a mom) and she told us some of the history of the island while we kayaked. She let us decide if we wanted to try to see wales or if we wanted to get right out to snorkeling. Overall, wonderful time and couldn't have asked for a better guide! 10/10 recommend. Less

Our small private tour was Perfect! Chris took us out away from the big pack of people and got us up close and personal with three beautiful whales, two dolphins and just a fantastic experience. These guys have amazing respect for the water and their customers. highly highly recommended.

Absolutely blown away by the experience Chris provided us with. Knowledgeable and extremely passionate about what he does, and that gave us a great experience. Answering every little question I had and myth busting some as well. Gave new appreciations to the ocean and wildlife within. Highly recommend small personal outing with these guys, stayed away from the crowd and got us a showing of a moth... More

Absolutely blown away by the experience Chris provided us with. Knowledgeable and extremely passionate about what he does, and that gave us a great experience. Answering every little question I had and myth busting some as well. Gave new appreciations to the ocean and wildlife within. Highly recommend small personal outing with these guys, stayed away from the crowd and got us a showing of a mother and spawn. As well as two dolphins and male escort whale!! Less

We did the whale watch kayak and it was phenomenal. Chris was so attentive to my aging step father's concerns, and we got up close and personal with half a dozen humpback whales! Definitely something we will never forget. Would recommend this group to anyone! Will use them again for sure on future trips out.

If you are looking for a tour, this is most definitely the way to go!! I was fortunate enough to go on a kayaking whale watching tour with Chris on 3/22 and it was the highlight of my trip. Chris took us to an area where we were able to see 7 whales breaching from 50 feet away and then guided us to follow them as they moved. Chris doesn’t just go where there are obvious plumes, but uses his exten... More

If you are looking for a tour, this is most definitely the way to go!! I was fortunate enough to go on a kayaking whale watching tour with Chris on 3/22 and it was the highlight of my trip. Chris took us to an area where we were able to see 7 whales breaching from 50 feet away and then guided us to follow them as they moved. Chris doesn’t just go where there are obvious plumes, but uses his extensive knowledge to take you to areas he knows to be popular spots for the whales and tries to predict what their next moves will be so as to get as close as possible while being respectful of the whales themselves. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the island and culture and has a passion for sharing his knowledge with others. It’s clear that his sole intention is to provide you with as positive of an experience as possible, and he definitely succeeded. The pictures he takes are professional quality and give you memories to last a lifetime. I can’t thank Chris enough and will be spreading the word about him.. And I will not come back to Maui without a tour with him! Less

I did a private whale kayaking trip with Chris on March 20, 2021, and it was easily the highlight of my Maui trip! Definitely go with a smaller company over the larger group ones as we got out earlier than everyone and had the whales to ourselves. Even though it was super late in the season for whales, we got within 20 feet of three humpback whales, they swam right underneath us, and we heard the... More

I did a private whale kayaking trip with Chris on March 20, 2021, and it was easily the highlight of my Maui trip! Definitely go with a smaller company over the larger group ones as we got out earlier than everyone and had the whales to ourselves. Even though it was super late in the season for whales, we got within 20 feet of three humpback whales, they swam right underneath us, and we heard them sing. We saw countless others including breaches in the distance. Highly recommend! Less

Chris, our guide, was phenomenal. Super fun, we got the see a whale breach right in front of us, heard them sing and took a refreshing dive. Just a great experience. Also, very covid-safe and overall handled with care. Thanks Chris!

Chris was a phenomenal guide! We did a private whale watching kayak tour and got so much more- free photos, tips for local restaurants, quick views of the local reefs....Chris clearly knows the location and whales and was able to make our morning AMAZING! You won't be dissapointed!

My husband and I had the most wonderful time on our whale watching, kayaking, and snorkel tour! Our guide was so informative, accommodating, and a joy to be with! When we come back to Maui we will definitely use this company again!

Wonderful experience! Chris was a great guide - he was informational, friendly, and very helpful. We had a postponement due to weather/safety but he did everything he could to reschedule us during our trips and it worked out really well. Chris took some photos of the aquatic life for the group throughout the tour so we could focus on experiencing things rather than focusing on photos.

Chris was very knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful and fun. We had a great time and the whales were amazing!

Did the Whale watching private tour with Chris. He was awesome. talked to us all about the different islands, great snorkel spots in Maui and other things to do in town. Had my wife and two kids with us. It was awesome!!!! Chris got us right close to a whale that was literally right underneath us. We followed it around and got some awesome pics and watched it breach and tail dive for an hour! Tot... More

Did the Whale watching private tour with Chris. He was awesome. talked to us all about the different islands, great snorkel spots in Maui and other things to do in town. Had my wife and two kids with us. It was awesome!!!! Chris got us right close to a whale that was literally right underneath us. We followed it around and got some awesome pics and watched it breach and tail dive for an hour! Totally worthwhile experience. Would definitely recommend. Less

Chris took us out for a 4 hour whale watch (adventure) and snorkeling. He is a very knowledgeable guide and the whale watching experience was one of a kind - we were able to hear and see (within 3 feet of our Kayak) the whales. I was in awe of how amazing these creatures are and felt honored to watch such a beautiful display of nature. Then the snorkeling trip- he took us to an area with a w... More

Chris took us out for a 4 hour whale watch (adventure) and snorkeling. He is a very knowledgeable guide and the whale watching experience was one of a kind - we were able to hear and see (within 3 feet of our Kayak) the whales. I was in awe of how amazing these creatures are and felt honored to watch such a beautiful display of nature. Then the snorkeling trip- he took us to an area with a wonderful array of fish and coral. I felt like I got “white glove” treatment the whole time. Truly amazing! We were on a 2 man kayak and Chris guided us on his kayak. He had everything prepared: water, snacks, snorkel gear and even a professional waterproof camera. Which allowed us to experience everything without worrying about having to take pictures. I highly recommend this outfitter for all your outdoor adventures when in Maui. Thanks so much Chris!!!! Less

Our private snorkel/kayak tour with a knowledgeable guide was epic. We were able to get on the water quickly and had the far end of Turtle town to ourselves for awhile. Lowe had great info to share with us and helped us enter and exit our kayaks with ease (and without grace for me!) We saw an eagle ray, moray eels, turtles, cornetfish, Humuhumunukunukuapua, yellow tang, and numerous other fish... More

Our private snorkel/kayak tour with a knowledgeable guide was epic. We were able to get on the water quickly and had the far end of Turtle town to ourselves for awhile. Lowe had great info to share with us and helped us enter and exit our kayaks with ease (and without grace for me!) We saw an eagle ray, moray eels, turtles, cornetfish, Humuhumunukunukuapua, yellow tang, and numerous other fish. And, of course, turtles!! While snorkeling, we could hear whales singing the entire time. We paddled out after snorkeling and were treated to a breaching whale, tail slaps, and other whale peek-a-boos. Absolutely epic! All the while, Lowe was taking photos for us and of us! What a treat to have these memories!! It was a perfect anniversary treat for us! Less

Chris took out our group of four adults on a kayak whale watching and snorkeling trip on Sunday 2/28/21. It was absolutely incredible! Because of our schedule, he accommodated us on a day when they were normally closed and was excellent with communication. Chris was very knowledgeable, fun and funny! He snapped some beautiful shots of the whales, us in our kayaks, and even underwater snorkeling p... More

Chris took out our group of four adults on a kayak whale watching and snorkeling trip on Sunday 2/28/21. It was absolutely incredible! Because of our schedule, he accommodated us on a day when they were normally closed and was excellent with communication. Chris was very knowledgeable, fun and funny! He snapped some beautiful shots of the whales, us in our kayaks, and even underwater snorkeling pictures that were all provided via email that very same day. This was our last day of a 9 day trip to Maui, and all four of us agreed it was our favorite adventure. I could not recommend Chris and Tropical Guides & Outfitters more! It was a fantastic value for a private, personalized trip and we not only saw everything we were hoping to and more, but learned a ton. Mahalo! Less

We Did the whale watching Kayak tour. Chris did an amazing job on telling us facts about the whales and the island. Made sure we where comfortable as we have never kayaked in the ocean. Whale watching in a Kayak is way better than in a boat any day. I highly recommend using tropical guides.

Oh my goodness I just can’t describe what a great morning we had with Chris! Not only did we enjoy kayaking and whale watching but she really taught us a lot about Hawaii as well. He also captured several gorgeous pictures of us and I’m a photographer by trade so for me to say that means something. I have already referred a few of my friends to him and always will!

Chris is a fantastic guide! He told us a lot about the whales and led us right to them. One breached right in front of us, it was super cool. Chris also gave us a lot of tips for snorkeling and other outdoor adventures in Maui. Well worth it. Mahalo, Chris!

We had a great day. John took us out, 2 double kayaks and gave us some beautiful history. We had the tremendous honour of watching a mama and baby whale swim just a few feet from us. The trust these mammals allowed us was so special. Followed by snorkelling with turtles and beautiful fish. I highly recommend this tour for great history & Maui experience.

Our guide, Chris, was awesome. He's super laidback, shared some cool history about the island, gave us great food/snorkel recommendations and clearly has a super-human knack for finding whales. The pictures are definitely an added bonus. I respect that he wants you to enjoy the experience rather than focusing on getting the best pic.

Amazing time, thanks Tropical Guides & Outfitters. Still can’t believe we saw whales while kayaking and then to too it off the snorkeling with the turtles and other fish and els was truly amazing!!!

Wow, what can I not say but the friendliest company. Even there young son waved at us and said, “Aloha!” which was priceless. Thanks for making us feel like family!

Chris was fantastic! My friends and I came to Maui for a much needed vacation! Decided to book the whale watching kayak tour. So glad we did this instead of a boat. You can actually hear the whales while you are in the kayak. One of my friends had been in a kayak only once and Chris was very patient with him and gave perfect instruction. He also gave us history about the island and information a... More

Chris was fantastic! My friends and I came to Maui for a much needed vacation! Decided to book the whale watching kayak tour. So glad we did this instead of a boat. You can actually hear the whales while you are in the kayak. One of my friends had been in a kayak only once and Chris was very patient with him and gave perfect instruction. He also gave us history about the island and information about the whales. He made sure we were all ok the entire time in a way that you didn’t feel babysat. Totally recommend him! Less

10/6/23 - We went out with Chris again, this time with our four kiddos on a kayak snorkel trip. Chris is so great with the whole family. He's kind, patient and helped our crew have a blast and see some amazing stuff. He also shares the Hawaiian language and culture along the way which we loved. Chris from Tropical Guides and Outfitters was amazing. We did the private snorkel tour - but also spen... More

10/6/23 - We went out with Chris again, this time with our four kiddos on a kayak snorkel trip. Chris is so great with the whole family. He's kind, patient and helped our crew have a blast and see some amazing stuff. He also shares the Hawaiian language and culture along the way which we loved. Chris from Tropical Guides and Outfitters was amazing. We did the private snorkel tour - but also spent a ton of time with the singing whales, watching them just below our kayaks, and hearing the singing surround us. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Less

Chris was great! My wife and I had a great time. Very fun and informative. Can't wait to bring the kids along next time.

We LOVED our time on the water with Chris and the Kayaks. There's no other way to start the morning. In fact, we went back for seconds a couple of days later. If you want a truly incredible experience, this is it!

We had a great experience with Chris! We originally went for the kayak and snorkeling trip but due to the poor visibility, we did a whale watch kayak tour instead. Chris is really knowledgeable and we had a great experience with the whales pretty close to us!

We had such an amazing experience with Chris! I’m an okay swimmer but am afraid of deep ocean water. Never imagine in my life I would be 20 feet away from two whales! Yet that’s how close we got! It’s just an breathtaking experience. Chris is so knowledgeable and welcoming. The pictures he took for us under water are just perfect! I’m so thankful to have those memories printed on photos!

My wife and I had a great time kayaking and snorkeling with Chris and Zack. They took us to a really cool spot in South Maui where we saw humpback whales surfacing above water 20 feet from us, which was incredibly special and unique, you don't this type of experience from a whale watching boat! Afterward we jumped into the water and got up real close with a few sea turtles and Chris snapped a ton... More

My wife and I had a great time kayaking and snorkeling with Chris and Zack. They took us to a really cool spot in South Maui where we saw humpback whales surfacing above water 20 feet from us, which was incredibly special and unique, you don't this type of experience from a whale watching boat! Afterward we jumped into the water and got up real close with a few sea turtles and Chris snapped a ton of great pictures. The pictures are for us to keep and included in the fare price. During this whole experience Chris would explain to us the history of Maui and its wildlife, and answer every question that we can think of. He's very responsible and has a ton of local knowledge of Maui. We had a wonderful and unique time and I know I would recommend Chris as a guide to anyone else going to Maui. Less

Thank you Chris for an amazing experience!

We had a great time surfing with chris this morning! We were both beginners and he had us surfing on the first wave within minutes. He’s super patient, accommodating, and goes out of his way to make sure you’re having a great time. He’s super knowledgeable, cares deeply about the environment and will show you the BEST time! Definitely don’t miss the opportunity to go out with him on a tour or for... More

We had a great time surfing with chris this morning! We were both beginners and he had us surfing on the first wave within minutes. He’s super patient, accommodating, and goes out of his way to make sure you’re having a great time. He’s super knowledgeable, cares deeply about the environment and will show you the BEST time! Definitely don’t miss the opportunity to go out with him on a tour or for a surf lesson! Less

Amazing Kayak Tour! This was the best whale tour! Personalized, entertaining & relaxing, even with the workout. Chris brought fresh pineapple and water. He stayed in an area that all other kayak tours left and were rewarded when, not 50' away the whales appreared!! Yay, so much fun. Do yourself a favor, spend the extra money and do the private tour. Your speed, your tour, perfect! Thank you, Chri... More

Amazing Kayak Tour! This was the best whale tour! Personalized, entertaining & relaxing, even with the workout. Chris brought fresh pineapple and water. He stayed in an area that all other kayak tours left and were rewarded when, not 50' away the whales appreared!! Yay, so much fun. Do yourself a favor, spend the extra money and do the private tour. Your speed, your tour, perfect! Thank you, Chris, for your knowledge and stories. We will do this with you next time we are in Maui. Mahalo Less

Great experience. Company is professional and went out of their way to make my surf lesson happen. Instructor was very experienced, friendly, professional and supportive. Will definitely use them again! Many thanks!

Absolutely the best! If you are trying to decide where to book Chris is your guy for Maui! Unbelievable experience!

Had a great time on the waves with Chris today. Water, weather, and company was perfect! Would for sure recommend to anyone interested in a relaxed but informative introduction to surfing.

We loved having Chris all to ourselves this morning. Such calm waters to kayak on. It was BEAUTIFUL! While we've been on kayaks a few times, it was always on a calm lake, but kayaking on the ocean was such a great experience and we're glad to be able to enjoy the early morning paddle. The included pictures he took of our excursion are beyond gorgeous! So much better than I could have done with ... More

We loved having Chris all to ourselves this morning. Such calm waters to kayak on. It was BEAUTIFUL! While we've been on kayaks a few times, it was always on a calm lake, but kayaking on the ocean was such a great experience and we're glad to be able to enjoy the early morning paddle. The included pictures he took of our excursion are beyond gorgeous! So much better than I could have done with my phone. Thanks Chris! HIGHLY recommend. Less

My husband and I traveled to Hawaii for vacation and decided to use this Tropical Guides & Outfitters and we couldn't be more pleased! I am not a strong swimmer or hiker for that matter and they took very good care of us! We hiked the road to Hana and did some snorkeling and just had an absolutely amazing experience all around. Highly recommended! True professionals and we will definitely use the... More

My husband and I traveled to Hawaii for vacation and decided to use this Tropical Guides & Outfitters and we couldn't be more pleased! I am not a strong swimmer or hiker for that matter and they took very good care of us! We hiked the road to Hana and did some snorkeling and just had an absolutely amazing experience all around. Highly recommended! True professionals and we will definitely use them again when we return to Hawaii in the future :) Less

Our tour with our guide, Chris, was absolutely breathtaking! He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer ALL of our questions while having such a fun time! He brought along some delicious pineapple and water for all of us! The pictures he took, during our tour, will be a lifetime reminder of an AMAZING adventure! We would highly recommend this company! Mahalo :)

Chris was an awesome surfing instructor. I had never surfed before in my life and he made me feel safe and comfortable on the water. He even brought his Go-Pro out and caught some amazing photos of me on the surfboard. I highly recommend!

This was an amazing experience that was tailored to exactly what we wanted and our abilities. Chris was so knowledgeable and experienced which made the kayaking and swimming with the turtles so much more enjoyable. It was an awesome adventure!

An amazing and fun way to not only go snorkeling, but kayak and see the islands. Chris is very knowledgeable on Hawaiian history and the island of Maui so I guarantee you walk away having learned something about the history and culture of the islands. The snorkeling is away from crowded beaches and packed tours so it offers a small but more personal trip experience that is even more fun and memor... More

An amazing and fun way to not only go snorkeling, but kayak and see the islands. Chris is very knowledgeable on Hawaiian history and the island of Maui so I guarantee you walk away having learned something about the history and culture of the islands. The snorkeling is away from crowded beaches and packed tours so it offers a small but more personal trip experience that is even more fun and memorable. Chris also takes professional photos so you will have not only a great story but also amazing photos. I would highly recommend! Less

The snorkeling and kayaking was amazing! Great way to start a day on Maui. We had a lot of questions. And Chris had a lot of answers. Very knowledgeable of the island and the ocean. We had a blast! The pictures he sent us from the day were amazing. This is definitely a company I will be using when I come back. If your looking for a great day on the water. Look no further. Definitely r... More

The snorkeling and kayaking was amazing! Great way to start a day on Maui. We had a lot of questions. And Chris had a lot of answers. Very knowledgeable of the island and the ocean. We had a blast! The pictures he sent us from the day were amazing. This is definitely a company I will be using when I come back. If your looking for a great day on the water. Look no further. Definitely recommend Tropical Guides! Thank you for the experience! Less

Tropical Guides snorkeling trip was beyond fantastic! Chris was very fun and knowledgeable. He provides everything you will need and even brings you water and fresh hawaiian fruit to munch on. During the trip he gave us a ton of info about the island and the area we were attend can adjust location depending on weather and surf conditions! Chris even takes beautiful photos during the snorkeling an... More

Tropical Guides snorkeling trip was beyond fantastic! Chris was very fun and knowledgeable. He provides everything you will need and even brings you water and fresh hawaiian fruit to munch on. During the trip he gave us a ton of info about the island and the area we were attend can adjust location depending on weather and surf conditions! Chris even takes beautiful photos during the snorkeling and kayaking events then emails them to you so you have great under water photos to document your experience!! I highly recommend if you are in Maui if you’re looking for a very personable and memorable experience!! Thanks Tropical Guides for an amazing trip!! Less

Awesome company! Family run, extremely friendly, and great surf instructor. I had never surfed before in my life and not only got up a handful of times but also learned a lot about technique, safety, and what waves to go for. Thanks Chris! Will definitely try the kayak tour next time!

I lived my dream...a quiet kayaking with whales, by my side, underneath, just hanging there listening to them sing... wouldn’t be better with anyone else...