Maui Volunteer Tours

We had an A+++ experience on this excursion! There was a small miscommunication with my booking, but Barbie was incredibly accommodating and made everything right. She truly has a heart of gold. It's obvious that she's passionate about giving back to her community, especially by making snorkeling accessible for those with disabilities. Her kindness and dedication are just as impressive as the tour itself.Barbie also sends a text the night before with clear directions on where to meet and exactly what to expect.The tour begins with an amazing presentation. I don't want to give away any details because I don't want to spoil it, but it's informative, engaging, and really sets the tone for the experience. If you've ever been hesitant about snorkeling or are concerned about safety, make this your very first snorkeling adventure. Safety was clearly the top priority from start to finish.I've been on more than 50 snorkeling excursions, and this was the first time my family was given magnetic shark deterrent ankle bands. That extra attention to safety really stood out and gave us even more confidence in the water.Viktor was our guide, and we had an absolute blast with him! He made sure everyone felt safe while showing us every square inch of one of the most beautiful bays in Maui. Along the way, he pointed out pufferfish, eels, turtles, and so much other amazing marine life that we would have completely missed on our own. He was knowledgeable, fun, and made the experience unforgettable.My kids especially loved using the sea scooters. After Viktor showed them a few tricks, they were doing somersaults underwater! My son even pulled off a double somersault with the sea scooter!This excursion was a 10/10 in every way. Between Barbie's genuine compassion and commitment to her guests and community, and Viktor's incredible guidance and enthusiasm, this was easily one of the best excursions we've ever done. I can't recommend it enough. Don't leave Maui without experiencing it, you won't regret it!

The scooters were flawless. The water was crystal clear. The guide is superb. Everything was unforgettable..

Fantastic, must do on Maui. Best way to snorkel. Just let the scooter do the work. Barbie makes it a special day for you.

Absolutely fantastic experience with Victor as our guide. So much fun with scooters, saw plenty of fish and turtles

This was a great experience with the family. Our guide "O" was great she was diving down and showing us a lot of sea life. Would recommend this to all.

Barbie and Ocelli were awesome! Ocelli was an amazing guide. She has so much knowledge of marine life and ocean safety, and she was super fun! By far my favorite experience of our trip!

🌊✨ WOW—what an unforgettable adventure with Eco Sea Scooter Snorkeling Academy Maui! We were beyond lucky to have Barbie as our guide for our private sunrise tour on March 7th! 🌅💙This was hands-down the EASIEST and MOST effortless snorkeling experience we've ever had—pure fun, zero struggle! Instead of fighting the waves, we got to glide effortlessly through the water and spend more time diving down to explore the stunning underwater world at Kapalua Bay! 🐠🐢🌺A huge shoutout to Barbie—her energy, passion, and love for the ocean are truly infectious! She made the experience exciting, fun, and absolutely magical. Thank you, Barbie! You made our Maui adventure one for the books! 🌟🤿🐬

Barbie took us out and we saw so many sea turtles and fish. It was an absolutely amazing time! My husband and I loved every second of it!!!

They were very patient with our family, listening, understanding and helping. Very nice tour and my family had a very good experience ❤️

This was an awesome and fun excursion and great way to kickoff our Maui vacation. Barb (Owner) and Julia (Diving instructor) were top notch.They waited until we were comfortable and ready to hit the bay with the Sea Scooters.They had plenty of power and made it seamless and easy to Maneuver with the Airtime Watertime Floater suit.These suits are the absolute best and could really help a person with disabilities still enjoy the water.

The best snorkeling experience I've ever hand HANDS DOWN! Barbie is just the sweetest, so informative, and you can really see how passionate she is about her work as well as preserving the sanctity of the oceans. Julia was an amazing tour guide; really patient, informative and fun as well! I appreciate her trying to show me how to do some tricks with scooter, even though I was struggling lol. I was also celebrating my birthday and they took great footage/ photos of me in mermaid tails. I recommend anyone, no matter what level swimmer you are or if you have any fear of the ocean (which I do myself) to book this excursion ASAP! I will definitely be doing this again when I'm back! Mahalo!

Eco Sea Scooter Snorkeling Academy 🪸🐠🤿 is an amazing women-owned business guided by the leadership and vision of Barbie Yamamoto! Her team is top-notch; focused on safety, environmental education/conservation, and ensuring everyone feels the aloha spirit. 🤙💯I showed up at her house for a safety briefing and gear fitting. It was well organized. Everything was sanitized and laid out in advance. Despite being a certified freediver, I took the upgrade and wore one of the float suits. Other advanced swimmers might enjoy the fins-only option. I enjoyed the float suite and found it so relaxing just gliding through the water effortlessly. The 3 speeds on the sea scooter allow you to start slow and turn up the speed as you get more confident.I was so impressed by how accessible this experience was to non-swimmers. There was a brother and sister pair on my tour, and neither of them were strong swimmers. After a brief orientation with our guide and with the aid of the float suit/scooter combo, they were as comfortable in the water as I was after the first ten minutes.We explored the breathtaking underwater landscape of the vibrant Kapalua Bay, the visibility is world-class. We saw a wide variety of coral and abundant marine life including sea turtles and several species of fish. The underwater scooter made cruising the crystal-clear waters a breeze, giving us more time to soak in the scenery while covering a lot of ground. 🫶🌊🌴The tour ended with a heartfelt debrief where we shared highlights and received tips on how to continue supporting marine conservation in our everyday lives. Eco Sea Scooter Snorkeling Academy is a gem, offering not just a fun adventure but also an opportunity to connect with the ocean in a meaningful way. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting—whether you’re a water enthusiast or a complete novice, you’ll leave feeling inspired and deeply connected to Maui's underwater world! I'm so glad I have GoPro footage to share on Instagram and revisit whenever I need to be reminded of how incredible our beautiful planet is. 🌏💖Mahalo to my guide Ocelli 🫶 and 🌈 to the entire Eco Sea Scooter Snorkeling Academy team! This was the highlight of my trip!

Too much fun!!! The tour was well organized, the guide made sure everyone was comfortable in the water as well as with the use of the sea scooter but allowed us the freedom to explore within her lead. We zig zagged through the open ocean exploring all it had to offer. It was exhilarating…I felt like a dolphin zooming along with the wildlife. The bay was beautiful and I felt safe & free! If you want to take snorkeling to the next level, this is it! We had a blast!

Informative and enthusiastic guide. With the scooters, we were able to explore a much larger area of the bay, with less effort. Spectacular opportunity to see turtles, fish and colorful coral.

So amazing!! We loved every second of our snorkeling adventure. Our local guide made us feel very comfortable and made sure our safety was his top priority. We will never forget this trip!!

The best experience and people! Saw so many turtles and fishes! G our tour guide was awesome and made us feel right at home! He helped carry the equipment and Barbie was so sweet making you feel comfortable! Definitely left with the Aloha Spirit! Highly recommend!