Maui Outrigger Canoe Sailing Tours
Cultural and Educational experience
Maui Outrigger Canoe Sailing Tours
Take a Journey through Maui’s History
If you’ve ever seen a vintage postcard from Hawaii, you’ve probably seen an outrigger sailing canoe. These sleek, long vessels are the traditional canoes Hawaiians have used for centuries (and the same vessels used originally to discover the Hawaiian islands!). Today, they’re used for everything from whale watching to inter-island racing.
Are you interested in marine life, history, and culture? Maui Sailing Canoe Tour is an excellent alternative to a traditional museum visit. You’ll learn about the island of Maui right from its beautiful waters.
South Maui Turtle Town Outrigger Sailing Canoe Tour (Makena)
8am or 10am
GROUP TOUR
ALL
YEAR
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DIFFICULTY
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Up to 8 Guests $189 Per Person
An outrigger sailing canoe tour aboard “Ke Anuenue” (The Rainbow) from Makena in the heart of Turtle Town lends itself to many great options for snorkeling with green Hawaiian sea turtles.
Snorkel gear
included
included
Safety-oriented and informative guides
Cultural and
educational
educational
Stable and
easy to paddle
easy to paddle
Surrounded by calm waters most mornings, this is the ideal tour for families, first-time snorkelers and those looking for a unique, educational ocean experience. The Hawaiian sailing canoe, “Ke Anuenue” can fit up to 8 guests and is a great option for guests looking to learn about Hawaiian Culture and snorkel in Turtle Town without the masses. With many snorkeling locations to choose from among the various reef formations in Turtle Town, Maui Sailing Canoe guides will keep you away from the crowded snorkel boats.
Seasonal Whale Watching – during peak whale season we sometimes are able to see Humpback whales from our canoe tours, weather and whale activity determines if we are able to visit these gentle giants.
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Maui Sailing Canoe Tour Features
Snorkel gear
included
included
Safety-oriented and informative guides
Cultural and
educational
educational
What is a Hawaiian
outrigger canoe tour
Let one of Maui Canoe Tours knowledgeable guides share their Culture, Hawaiian place names, Hawaiian marine names and passion for paddling with you on a Hawaiian Outrigger Sailing Canoe Tour today! The modern Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe or Wa`a is where ancient Hawaiian Culture and modern technology mix. In ancient days wooden Wa`a were used for transportation, fishing, voyaging and sport for chiefs or Ali`i. Today modern fiberglass design allows for a more stable, performance based canoe, perfect for individuals, small groups, families and children.
Why go on a Maui Sailing Canoe Tour?
Maui Sailing Canoe guides are passionate to share their knowledge of Hawaiian Culture while you experience it firsthand. We DO COMBINE parties to fill all the seats on our Outrigger Canoe Tours. With the extra engines the outrigger canoe easily glides across the ocean and is the vessel of choice in rougher water. Guests will actively participate in the launching and landing of the canoe as well as paddling throughout the tour.
Each canoe guide has their own background, experience and stories to share on this three hour cultural tour. During the summer months learn to make rope or kaula from coconut fibers. Our tours are educational and cultural…as well as fun. This environmentally sustainable experience is one not to miss. Watch the video above then call us to start planning your Maui ocean adventure with Maui Sailing Canoe.
* This tour is operated by Maui Sailing Canoe. Hawaiian Paddle Sports accepts no liability for Maui Sailing Canoe operated tours.
81 Halekuai St., Kihei, HI 96753
