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Makena's historic shoreline is one of the best places for kayaking.
If a full-on paddling tour is too much exertion for you, another activity with cultural
roots is the family-operated
Maui Sailing Canoe
(808/281-9301,
www.mauisailingcanoe.com
)
which departs off Polo Beach. The distinctly red sail of the
sailing canoe
Hina
is visible off the shoreline of Wailea on most mornings, and this is the
only tour where you can harness the light breeze to slowly sail along the coastline similar
to the Polynesians who voyaged here centuries ago. Snorkeling time is also included in the
tour, and this is a nice combination of snorkeling, paddling, sailing, learning, and relaxing
in the sun. Rates for the tour are $99/adult and $79 for children. With a maximum of only
six people, this is perfect adventure for families wanting to do something different.
Wailea Watersports
(808/875-2011,
www.waileawatersports.com
)
also meets at Polo
Beach for traditional kayak tours along the Wailea coastline. Tours depart at 8am and
cruise the rocky shore between Wailea and Makena. One of the unique features of this tour
is the opportunity to go bottom fishing directly off your kayak. Regular tours cost $75/per-
son or $120 if going by yourself, and if you want to try catch your own dinner, you'll have
to get up a little bit earlier (6am tour) and fork out a little more cash ($150/person).
