Top Maui Tour Providers

Reviewed & Ranked by Hawaii Guide

03-27-2026

John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawaii travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Hawaii tourism.

Maui's Best Tour Operators, Ranked

We track quality scores, tour variety, and traveler satisfaction across hundreds of Maui tour operators. These are the ones that consistently deliver. Each profile includes our editorial review, a full tour catalog with quality scores, and direct booking links.

Click any provider below to read our full review and browse their available tours.

#1 NorthShore Zipline Co.
NorthShore Zipline Co. Haiku-Pauwela S TIER
96/100 · 1 Tours
Zipline
#2 Sea Maui
Sea Maui Lahaina S TIER
94.2/100 · 6 Tours
Boat TourCatamaranDinner BoatFood TourSailing+3 more

Lahaina's top-rated catamaran operation. Six tours, all scoring 86+. Their West Maui snorkel hits reef spots the big boats skip, and the sunset dinner cruise serves real food — not buffet leftovers.

#3 Polynesian Adventure Activities
Polynesian Adventure Activities Hawaii S TIER
92.5/100 · 4 Tours
Bus TourSightseeing Tour

Four land-based tours, all 85+. Road to Hana and Haleakalā done right with small groups and guides who actually know the island. No filler tours in the catalog.

#4 Hana Tours of Maui
Hana Tours of Maui Hawaii S TIER
92.2/100 · 4 Tours
Bus TourPrivateSightseeing TourSurfTransportation+1 more

Does one thing: the Road to Hana. Four focused tours with deep local knowledge and flexible itineraries. Their guides treat Hana like a relationship, not a checklist.

#5 Maui Pineapple Tour
Maui Pineapple Tour Makawao A TIER
89.7/100 · 3 Tours
Farm
#6 Makena Coast Charters
Makena Coast Charters Wailuku A TIER
87.8/100 · 8 Tours
Boat RentalBoat TourCatamaranFishingPrivate+5 more

Wailuku-based outfit running 8 ocean tours. Raft snorkeling at Molokini hits 97/100. Mix of sailing, fishing, and whale watching — their top tours punch well above the average.

#7 Kapalua Ziplines
Kapalua Ziplines Lahaina A TIER
87.5/100 · 2 Tours
Zipline
#8 Kai Kanani
Kai Kanani Kihei A TIER
84.5/100 · 4 Tours
Boat TourSnorkelWhale Watch
#9 Hawaii Nautical - Maui
Hawaii Nautical - Maui Wailuku A TIER
83.8/100 · 4 Tours
Boat Tour
#10 My Splash LLC
My Splash LLC Kihei A TIER
83/100 · 9 Tours
Guided TourHistory TourPhotography TourPrivateScooter+3 more

Kihei and Lahaina operator with 9 tours across snorkel, surf, and guided experiences. Photography tours and scooter rentals set them apart from the usual water-sport crowd.

#11 Hana and Beyond
Hana and Beyond Paia A TIER
82/100 · 4 Tours
Boat TourGuided TourSightseeing Tour
#12 In2Scuba Diving Maui
In2Scuba Diving Maui Kaanapali A TIER
81.7/100 · 7 Tours
ScubaWater Activities

Kaanapali dive specialist with 7 tours. Shore dives, boat dives, and certification courses. Small group sizes mean more personal attention underwater.

#13 Maui Snorkel Charters
Maui Snorkel Charters Kihei A TIER
81.2/100 · 4 Tours
Boat TourDolphinEco TourPrivateRafting+2 more
#14 Maui Off Road Adventures West Side
Maui Off Road Adventures West Side Lahaina A TIER
81/100 · 1 Tours
ATV/UTV
#15 Emountain Bike Tour Maui llc
Emountain Bike Tour Maui llc Kihei A TIER
80.5/100 · 2 Tours
Bike RentalBike Tour
#16 Quicksilver Maui
Quicksilver Maui Wailuku A TIER
80.5/100 · 4 Tours
Boat TourBreweryBus TourDolphinFood Tour+7 more
#17 JourneyJill LLC
JourneyJill LLC Makawao B TIER
79.5/100 · 2 Tours
Guided TourPrivate
#18 Experience Hawaii
Experience Hawaii Kahului B TIER
79.3/100 · 3 Tours
PrivateWalking Tour
#19 Hawaii Ocean Rafting
Hawaii Ocean Rafting Lahaina B TIER
79/100 · 5 Tours
Boat RentalBoat TourDolphinEco TourGuided Tour+8 more
#20 Maui Seasons
Maui Seasons Lahaina B TIER
70.9/100 · 23 Tours
Boat TourBus TourClimbingDistilleryFarm+5 more

Largest land-based operator in our rankings — 23 tours from Lahaina. Farm visits, distillery tours, food tours alongside the usual whale watches. Wide catalog, mixed consistency.

#21 Dive Maui
Dive Maui Lahaina C TIER
68.7/100 · 15 Tours
Boat TourRentalsScubaWater ActivitiesWhale Watch

Lahaina dive shop running 15 tours. Scuba certifications, boat dives, and whale watches. High volume with variable quality — their best tours score well but the catalog is uneven.

#22 PacWhale Eco-Adventures
PacWhale Eco-Adventures Wailuku C TIER
64/100 · 20 Tours
Boat TourDolphinEco TourEventsPrivate+3 more

Ma'alaea Harbor operation with 20 eco-focused tours. Whale watches, snorkel trips, and dolphin tours. Conservation-minded but quality varies across their large catalog.

#23 Action Sports Maui
Action Sports Maui Hawaii C TIER
60.8/100 · 11 Tours
KiteboardRopes CourseSUPSailingSurf

Adventure sports outfit with 11 tours: kiteboarding, surfing, SUP, sailing, and ropes courses. Best for active travelers who want wind and waves over sightseeing.