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5083 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
View on Google MapsAbsolutely amazing experience! Kris was so knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see several whales, the scenery was gorgeous, and we had so much fun!
We had a fabulous morning on the water. Chris was a great guide! She gave us all confidence, checked in often and steered us safely into whale territory. At one point I didn’t know which way to look because there were whales all around us. Chris set a wonderful vibe for the tour.
We had a beautiful morning on the water, seeing all sorts of whale activity and island scenery. Our guide was super friendly and helpful, and full of positive energy. Even though we had to cope with some larger than usual waves breaking on our return, her clear instructions and confidence got us all back onto shore without any worry on my part.
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Kayaking with whales is amazing. Kris was an incredible guide - professional, skilled, and very kind. We were safe and enjoyed seeing many whales "up close".
Whale watching was something we never did before and Chris was the perfect guide. He handled a mix of people, a couple with young children and then 2 couples. We have the good fortune to see a lot of whales. I trust my day to Chris he has a ton of experience and will guide your whole experience
Kris was awesome. The experience was amazing. Next time we are not going to book any whale boat tours but do several kayaking trips instead with Kris It was a chill time with the whales. Thank you for an unforgettable time.
This was a highlight of the week! We highly recommend taking this trip. We saw whales super close by. Chris was a great guide full of helpful knowledge. Our family loved this adventure!!
Shouldn’t miss out, heard whales singing without a microphone while on the kayak. Breathtaking Great time Guide Chris was excellent.
My husband and I had a doubles kayak next to our fabulous guide, Chris, in his single kayak. He immediately guided us out to where the whales were breaching over and over for the an adventure we will forever cherish. Chris sent us the amazing whale sound videos he was able to capture from his kayak. I am so grateful to have these to share with family and friends. We saw 3 females with calves each being escorted by a male for protection. To witness the female extending her long flipper straight up high toward the sky indicating she was ready to mate was fascinating! We also saw the "comp pod"-- competition pod of males passing by. Chris shared his knowledge of this whale behavior as a seasoned pro having had many years of experience. Sharing his knowledge of what I was experiencing made all the difference in my kayak experience. Following the whale adventure, we paddled to the best turtle beach where we snorkeled with the turtles in the beautiful coral gardens swimming with beautiful fish. I was grateful for the relaxed pace and being given the opportunity to choose the timing and preferred direction of our experience. This was by far this best snorkeling experience I have ever had. I'm so happy we chose Tropical Guides and Outfitters for our Kayak and Whale Tour. To be surrounded by the sounds of whales communicating in close intimate quarters was an experience of a lifetime not to be missed. I'm still there in my mind enjoying all that we were so blessed to see with you. Thank you so much!
My wife and I had a private tour with Chris, the Proprietor. Chris guided us out to the area where the whales were breaching and the females were exhibiting mating behavior by holding their pectoral flipper straight up in the air. To say it was the experience of a lifetime would be a vast understatement! We then kayaked to an area off Po'olanilani Beach for some snorkeling. It was the best snorkeling experience of my life! We saw so many turtles and fish (see video below). Chris was extremely knowledgeable about the geography, geology and the biology of everything we encountered. He shared this knowledge freely and in a way that we could understand. We paddled a total of five miles on the water. The entire trip was leisurely and unhurried. Outstanding all the way around! Five stars for sure!! Wayne H.