Things to do in Lahaina, Hawaii (HI): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

January 31, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Lahaina, the former Hawaiian capital, was the center of the global whaling trade, and its Historic District is a National Historic Landmark. Traditional Hawaiian luaus, surf lessons and tours on horseback are fun, but let’s be realistic—you wouldn’t be in Hawaii if you didn’t want to go to the beach. Try Ka’anapali Beach, one of Maui’s best.
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1. Trilogy Excursions

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Trilogy Excursions

Voted #1 Sea Activity on Maui! SAILTRILOGY.COM offers Snorkeling, Sailing, Whale watches, Dinner Sails, Private charters, and most notably their "Discover Lana'i" excursion. Trilogy Excursions is a family-owned and operated sailing company established in 1973 by the Coon Family! They operate on both Maui and Lana'i and lead the industry in environmental stewardship, setting safety standards, and Hawaiian hospitality. They are committed to sustainable tourism and undergo an extensive certification process every two years to remain a certified eco-tour operator. They depart out of Ma'alaea Harbor, Lahaina Harbor, Ka'anapali Beach, and Manele Harbor (Lana'i).

2. Maui Surfer Girls

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5.0 based on 1,739 reviews

Maui Surfer Girls

Maui Surfer Girls offers the best surf lessons and surf camps on Maui. Our surf school caters to small groups, families and newlyweds, with small class sizes and professional instructors (most of whom are female!) We started in 2001 with our summer surf camps for teenage girls, with a mission to build self-confidence through the sport of surfing. We quickly branched out to offer year-round surf lesson to men and women, and kids starting at age 5! Our teen camps have grown to be extremely popular, and we offer our women's camps quarterly. We look forward to sharing the spirit of aloha with you on Maui’s warm waves.

3. Hawaii Surf Lessons 101

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5.0 based on 520 reviews

Hawaii Surf Lessons 101

Welcome to Hawaii Surf Lessons 101! In early 2000, we created our company with a very simple idea in mind: to provide our guests with not only a surf lesson, but a surfing experience that would rival the most memorable times of their lives. We take great pride in our crew who really know the meaning of teamwork and the value of a quality experience. We've received hundreds of testimonial letters and emails telling us that it was not just the surf lesson, but also the instructors and staff that made their experience so special. Thank you for taking the time to check out Hawaii Surf Lessons 101, providers of the best surf lesson on Oahu and Maui. When you are in Hawaii, let us teach you to surf and give you the experience of a lifetime.

4. Captain Steve's Rafting

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Captain Steve's Rafting

Snorkeling trips to Lanai and Whale watching in season Constantly in search of the "Perfect Day" of snorkeling or whale watching, Captain Steve and his crew will stop at nothing to ensure unparalleled service and quality. Waste no time in discovering the secrets of the reef and playing with dolphins, humpback whales, turtles and rays. There is no telling what we might encounter on any given day. No two trips are alike, and that's probably what keeps the captains and crew so friendly and accommodating. They are as excited about going to work as the guests are about going on a Maui rafting adventure! History Established in 1986. Captain Steve's Rafting is a true example of the words "owner operated." Since he started his business in 1986, Steve has been insisting on personal service and satisfaction for every guest. As he explains, "I want to make sure everyone who comes with us absolutely loves the experience." It's hard to find someone more sincerely dedicated to making visitors happy. That's why so many customers keep coming back to Captain Steve's year after year. A note with regard to the captains and crew: It is widely known that Captain Steve has been the only operator of the family business for the past three decades, but with the advent of his second boat, he obviously cannot be two places at once. He is therefore committed to selecting only people who truly care about the craft of tourism and wish to make a positive impact on the experience of the guests. Thus "going the extra mile" is always sought after when considering a representative of his company.

5. Goofy Foot Surf School, Inc

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5.0 based on 1,773 reviews

Goofy Foot Surf School, Inc

We offer Surfing and Standup Paddle Boarding Lessons for all ages with our pro-instructors in beautiful Lahaina, Maui

6. Maui Spearfishing Academy

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Maui Spearfishing Academy

Be PROUD of the fish you catch and the skill you gain with Maui Spearfishing Academy! We only target big Game and Invasive species. We'll teach you how to dive and hunt in a sustainable and respectful way. Let us be the highlight of your trip. Just look at our reviews!

7. Hang Loose Surf Club

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Hang Loose Surf Club

Surf and Stand-Up Paddle Lessons for guys and girls of all ages, shapes, and sizes.

8. Sail Maui

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Sail Maui

Paragon Sailing Charters is a premier catamaran company on the island of Maui. We offer performance sailing, Molokini Snorkeling, Lana’i beach picnic sails, Coral Gardens, Lahaina Sunset excursions and private charters. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer service, catering to the visitors of Maui for over 20 years. Green Sea Turtles, Manta Rays, dolphins and exotic tropical fish are just a few of the wonderful creatures you will see on our Maui activities. We depart daily from Lahaina Harbor and Maalaea Harbor on our exceptional sailing catamarans; Paragon, Paragon II & 'Alihilani.

9. Ocean Riders Adventure Tours

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Ocean Riders Adventure Tours

The Original Lanai tour established in 1988. Only Ocean Riders circumnavigates the island of Lanai on a continual, year round basis. Nobody knows the island better. Others have tried imitating our trip but it cannot be duplicated. Our boat is the perfect vessel for handling what Lanai has to offer and the others just can't or won't do what we do. No timers to call you back from the water and cutting your time short (the other tours can't say that).

10. Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel

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Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel

We're honored to be TripAdvisors Travelers' Choice Award Winners for small group ocean eco-rafting tours in Maui since 1982! Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel invites you to share encounters with whales, dolphins and turtles and snorkel the island of Lanai! Our rafting vessels host 6-26 guests per trip and includes marine naturalist guides, creating a fun, educational and uncrowded experience! The low to water style vessel offers eye-level encounters and a fun boating adventure! We're stoked to have been featured on National Geographic, the Travel Channel, HGTV, Hawaii Magazine and ABC’s Good Morning America and thanks to our ohana’s feedback we have been recognized for Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for the past 5 years! Every ticket supports our volunteer efforts as NOAA first responders to entangled whales as well as our research partners at U.H. Cascadia, SCRIPPS, HAMER, Whale Trust, Keiki Kohola, NOAA, CETOS, NASA and many others. We can't wait to share Maui's ocean with you!

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