Water Adventures for the Maui Tourist

The Hawaiian island of Maui has a lot to offer tourists who come to the area to engage in various types of water sports. Maui is known for its beautiful waters and water-related recreation which provides tourists with a wealth of options with regard to water sports and activities. The following paragraphs will highlight some of the many water activities which the island of Maui provides for its visitors.


Calling All Surfers
One water attraction which draws visitors from around the globe to the island of Maui is that of surfing. Maui has some of the best shorelines where beginner and advanced surfers alike can catch some waves. Individuals who visit Maui to surf may or may not have done so before. For those who are new to the surfing world, there are a number of highly recommended surfing instructors who can spend anywhere from a day to the entire vacation teaching an individual the basics of surfing. Those who have surfed in the past may also benefit from receiving lessons from some of the best instructors in the Hawaiian Islands on Maui.


Kayaking
Another great water adventure to embark on while visiting Maui is kayaking. There are many wonderful reasons why kayaking is such a favored water
activity in Maui. First and foremost, it allows the individual to get out on the water alone or with friends and enjoy the serenity of the island without a loud motor humming beneath them. Secondly, paddling in a kayak is a great way to explore the sea life which will greet them at every turn. Lastly, kayaking is a wonderful way to get some exercise and work off those delicious luau meals. 


There are many prime spots along Maui which boast the best kayaking. One in particular is the Kapalua Bay where beginners especially will appreciate the calm waters. For those kayakers who have done so before and wish for something a little more advanced, there are a number of key locations where kayaking is highly recommended. If one wishes to have some informational program included with their kayaking adventure, there are many tour groups which lead kayakers through the wonders of the Maui waters.


Snorkeling Through the Blue Waters
Snorkeling is another water activity which Maui visitors love to engage in while on vacation. Due to the fact that the water is soclear around the island and there is a wealth of aquatic life visible snorkeling is a top-rated activity in this area. This water sport is also a wonderful one as individuals can engage in it alone or with a tour group. There are many key snorkeling spots where individuals can bring their own gear, hop in the water, and enjoy the sights. For those individuals who are a little more hesitant to go it alone and would like to receive instruction on snorkeling, there are many tour groups which provide snorkeling tours for the masses. Some of these tours even combine snorkeling with other activities such as luaus and historical lectures aboard boat tours.


Scuba Diving
Another great activity for water enthusiasts to partake in while on vacation in Maui is scuba diving. Many scuba divers who vacation in Maui come to the island especially for the diving. For those who are looking to try scuba diving and perhaps develop a hobby in this water sport, there are many scuba diving companies who offer instructional lessons for individuals wishing to learn how to scuba dive. These companies may also offer boat tours so that the individuals can take their learned skills out into the water.


Boat Tours
There are many different kinds of boat tours which Maui vacationers can take prt in while soaking up the sun on the island. The boat tours range from leisurely sunset sails to adventurous water tours and water activities. There are boat tours which cater to singles, couples, and families where individuals can mingle and meet other vacationers while having fun on the water. One will find large numbers of tour companies which offer various boat tours and one is sure to find exactly what they are looking for in the way of an ocean adventure via sea craft. 


Parasailing
Although not directly in the water, parasailing is an activity which takes individuals out over the water so that they can experience an adventure while taking in the sights of Maui. Parasailing has gotten much more popular in the past years and individuals delight in hopping into a harness and flying high above the Maui waters. There are a good number of parasailing companies on the island which will provide fun and entertainment for all who wish to parasail.


Summary
Maui is the perfect place for engaging in all of the wonderful water sports and activities which are made available to the vacationers who frequent the island. Whether one is looking for a relaxing water activity or something more on the adventurous side, there is sure to be a water-related activity which will please all who come to Maui with this attraction in mind.

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