Water Bike Tour in South Maui: Ride Over the Ocean

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Duration1h 45m

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Pedal across open water without balancing—just sit, pedal and steer

A water bike tour in South Maui lets you ride a rare, stable bicycle over the ocean from Makena Bay southeast along the shoreline, spotting reef and marine life while a guide shares Hawaiian names and history. The tour runs roughly 105 minutes with stops to photograph and rest; life jackets, water bikes and bottled water are included. Children from age 12 are welcome, and you can set your own pace—push for exercise or cruise at ease.

1h 45m

Step-by-step itinerary

Water bike tour along Maui shoreline

Leave from Makena Bay
Travel southeast along shoreline
Stop to relax and take photos
Learn Hawaiian names and history
Pass by black sand beach
Enjoy riding and exercise options

The Experience

You leave from Makena Bay on a water bike, a rare piece of equipment that lets you pedal over the ocean without managing your balance. The bikes are stable enough that you can ride and shoot video or photos at the same time—some riders even do live social media feeds while moving. The guide leads you southeast along the shoreline, stopping for roughly 10 minutes at a time so everyone can rest, photograph, and take in what's around you: reef, fish, and whatever marine life shows up that day.

One stop takes you past one of the only black sand beaches on the south shore, visible from your bike but not accessible by road, which is why it stays quieter than the main tourist beaches. The guide teaches Hawaiian names and words of the area as you ride, turning the morning into a lesson in local history. You control the effort level—push yourself for a workout or cruise along at a comfortable pace. The guides stay with the group to provide instruction and help throughout.

The day before your tour, you'll get a text with what to bring, what to wear, GPS directions and a map of the meeting spot. Bring sunscreen and a hat; the tour provides life jackets (USCG certified), the water bikes themselves, and bottled water. Public transportation is available near the launch point.

What’s included

USCG certified life jackets.
water bikes.
bottled water.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Surf Cycling Hawaii

Is this one for you?You ride the bikes yourself at your own pace—no guide pedaling for you—so this suits anyone who wants to move under their own power and control the effort, whether that's a gentle cruise or a solid workout. The stable design means you don't balance or steer like a regular bike, which is why it works for riders who've never done this before and for anyone who wants to photograph or film while moving.