Sports & Outdoors in and near Kihei, HI

The most popular outdoor activities near Kihei are snorkeling with turtles, manta ray night snorkel trips, beginner and private surf lessons, shark-watching tours, and parasailing over Waikiki and Diamond Head. Many tours depart from Lahaina, Waikiki, Kona, and Oahu’s North Shore, all easily worked into a Maui vacation.

Snorkeling tours around Kihei and Lahaina typically run about $80–$160 per person and usually include gear, flotation, and a guided stop at turtle or reef spots. Some deals on Groupon discount these rates by up to about 40%, especially for Turtle Canyon, luxury boat trips, or small-group Waikiki snorkel tours.

Surf lessons near Kihei and in nearby spots like Lahaina and Waikiki are very beginner-friendly and work well for families. Many offers include 90-minute to 3-hour private or small-group lessons for up to 4 people, with soft-top boards and instruction designed for first-time surfers.

If you’re staying in Kihei, you can book manta ray night snorkel tours that depart from Kona on the Big Island, often bundled as 2-hour or longer evening trips. Groupon frequently lists discounts for operators like My Kona Adventures and Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours, which include lights and snorkel gear.

For more adrenaline than basic snorkeling, you can book shark cage dives off Oahu’s North Shore, cageless shark snorkeling, or parasailing flights over Waikiki and Diamond Head while staying in Kihei. Many visitors line up these experiences through Groupon deals that package boat time, safety briefings, and equipment.