Maui Paddle Sports

200 Nohea Kai Dr, Ka'anapali Beach, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761

808-283-9344

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Ranked #8 of 113 activities in Lahaina

291 Reviews

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Owner description: Experience Maui from the local perspective. Take part in a unique Hawaiian tradition and feel the thrill of paddling an outrigger canoe. Enjoy a... more » Owner description: Experience Maui from the local perspective. Take part in a unique Hawaiian tradition and feel the thrill of paddling an outrigger canoe. Enjoy a leisurely pace as you view Maui’s incredible coastline from the water. Your guides will tell the story of Polynesian navigation while searching for the ‘honu’ or Hawaiian green sea turtle and in the right season humpback whales! Take a ride in a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe- enjoy fresh cut pineapple and breathtaking views of Maui, Molokai & Lanai. Families as well as individuals and couples can all participate for unforgettable memories & incredible photo opportunities.

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EMBsf

San Francisco, California

1 review

“Not quite what we thought”

Reviewed 13 May 2013

My good friend and I signed up for the Outrigger Canoe last week on 5/14/13. We were looking at the brochure at the location sight when we were approach by an employee. His first sentence was...."We've got a group out there looking at spinner dolphins as we speak." We were intrigued, we had done an outrigger canoe in Kauai last... More

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Aloha, Mahalo for your feedback. We always strive to provide all of our guests with an awesome experience unique to the island of Maui, an experience unlike any other Outrigger Canoe excursions in the Islands or elsewhere. We are so pleased that our guides Mike and Jamie were enjoyable and informative. Maui's Honu, Green Sea Turtles, are usually very cooperative... More

michelled925

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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“What an Awesome Tour.”

Reviewed 5 April 2013

Thank you so much to Jamie and Mike for an AWESOME tour on 3-20-2013. It was an experience we will not soon forget. Lots of Whales were sited and some awesome pics were taken. Thank you for a lifetime experience and the next time we are in Maui we will book again..

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DavidNimmer

Los Angeles, California

2 reviews

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“Grandmother overboard--and loving it!”

Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

We made plans to go out in a morning for my wife, daughter, and me--plus my mother-in-law. My wife was worried that her mother would have to wade out into the ocean to get on board, so made a lot of advance inquiries. Anyway, grandma got on board without incident, and the guides were wonderful to her--and all of us.... More

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Tom42758

Traverse City, Michigan

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“Great Hawaiian Experience.”

Reviewed 28 March 2013

We've been to Hawaii 6 times and I've never been able to take an outrigger canoe ride until our last visit. What an experience. We did the 8 am ride and had sunny, calm weather. We went out a mile or two off the black rock with guides Jamie and Mike. They were very knowledgable and entertaining. We saw several... More

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Aloha Tom! Mahalo for your kind words and sharing your Maui Paddle Sports Experience. We are so pleased you joined us for such a beautiful day and that the marine life was so cooperative! We believe good mana, good energy brings good things and the marine life absolutely responds to positive vibes. We look forward to your return to Maui... More

gerher16

Redmond, Washington

1 review

“High expectations, but disapointing experience.”

Reviewed 25 March 2013

My wife and I were looking forward to an exciting adventure paddeling an outrigger canoe out to where we might get a close up view of whales. We chose a morning when the weather forecast predicted little chance of rain (3-13-13). We were scheduled for the 9:30 departure, but by that time the wind had begun to blow pretty hard,... More

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Maui Paddle Sports aims to provide a fun, safe and exciting experience for all of our guests. We do not paddle in conditions that are unsafe. We do not guarentee the variety of marine life as everyday is unique with something new to see. Through our lifeguard certified guides with a lifetime of experience paddling in Hawaiian waters we aim... More

scholarma

Seattle, Washington

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24 helpful votes

“A Unique Experience”

Reviewed 22 March 2013

We opted for the kayak whale watching and in indeed, we did see whales close up. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, but we felt like it was more than a work out than we had bargained for, and honestly that's our fault, not the owner's...

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Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience. We send out 2 strong guides with each trip to make the experience accessible to all ages and fitness levels. Our oldest guest we have paddled with was 92 years young! We are a paddling experience though not a riding experience. What an amazing experience with the whales. We are so... More

AKJane8

Alaska

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“Great fun and excellent up close whales”

Reviewed 22 March 2013

Yesterday I took the outrigger trip. We were really lucky and saw three whales up close and personal. Our guides Jeffrey and Savar were fun and gave us lots of information about Maui. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting.

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Mahalo for sharing your experience! The trips are always fun but it is particularly awesome during whale season. We are so pleased that you were able to see them up close! We look forward to paddling with you again. A Hui Hou, Svar, Jeffrey and Amy More

Bev G

Saint Albans, West Virginia

2 reviews

“Great way to start the day!”

Reviewed 8 March 2013

We went out at 8 on Wednesday and saw turtles and whales! Had a great time. Guides (Jamie and Mike) were extremely knowledgable and very helpful. Pineapple offered as a snack was delicious! We had such a good time we went back again on Friday. This time was BETTER!!! A huge whale swam right under us!!!! Water was so smooth... More

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Marcy O

Spokane, Washington, United States

1 review

“Another great trip with the Maui Paddle Sport crew”

Reviewed 4 March 2013

This was my fourth or fifth trip with the Maui Paddle Sport group. Each trip is different and exciting. No matter which of the crew you get they all give you an excellent ride. One thing you must remember when going out on the ocean is that every day is different. There are no guarantees of what you will see.... More

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Occamehameha

Los Angeles, California

2 reviews

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“Good exercise but never got farther out than a person can swim”

Reviewed 2 March 2013

It was a windy morning so perhaps that is why we stayed close to the resorts. We paddled south from the Westin to just past black rock, not farther out than a snorkeler may swim. Then we landed the canoe and had some pineapple on the south side of the rock, before paddling back. A hotel guest could easily walk... More

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Maui Paddle Sports aims to provide a fun, safe and exciting experience for all of our guests from our Keiki (children) to our Kapuna (honored elders). We do not paddle in conditions that are unsafe or take guests out into conditions that exceed their limitations. We do not guarentee the variety of marine life as everyday is unique with something... More