Kapalua Bay Eco Sea Scooter Tour — Snorkel with Turtles and GoPro

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Difficulty

challenging

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Good cardiovascular fitness and confident swimming ability; comfortable treading and snorkeling in open water.

Overview

Take a guided sea-scooter snorkel in Kapalua Bay and glide beside green sea turtles, coral gardens, and schools of reef fish—GoPro footage included. This eco-focused tour pairs top-line Yamaha scooters with conservation-minded guides for a high-energy, low-impact ocean encounter.

Kapalua Bay Eco Sea Scooter Tour — Snorkel with Turtles and GoPro

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The ocean opens like a story at your feet: a shallow sweep of sand, a hush of palms, then Kapalua Bay’s clear water spooling away into bands of turquoise and indigo. You step into a flotation wetsuit, the neoprene hugging your shoulders as a guide clips a Yamaha 350LI sea scooter to your hands. With a single button you idle forward; with a double click you cut through the surface at up to 3.7 mph, the scooter carrying you deeper into a world of coral gardens and curious honu (green sea turtles).

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Arrive 30 minutes early

Fittings, waivers, and a safety briefing are done before launch—plan to be at the meeting point on time to avoid delays.

Bring a fitted snorkel mask

You can use provided masks, but a personal mask that seals well makes spotting turtles and reef details easier.

Use reef-safe sunscreen

The operator supplies reef-safe options—avoid chemical sunscreens that harm coral and apply before gear goes on.

Know your limits

This tour is for experienced snorkelers; if you feel uncomfortable at any depth, signal your guide immediately.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Green sea turtles (honu)
Parrotfish and surgeonfish around the reef

History

Kapalua sits on West Maui’s leeward slope and has long been managed as part of traditional Hawaiian ahupuaʻa systems; modern conservation efforts here echo that integrated land-and-sea stewardship.

Conservation

The operator partners with the Hawaii Educational Coral Institute and uses reef-safe sunscreens—guests are asked not to touch coral or harass wildlife to protect reef health.