About this tour
A one-on-one ocean swimming lesson where you'll wear a mermaid tail and monofin in Makena Bay's sheltered waters off South Maui. A CPR-certified instructor teaches you technique and movement for 90 minutes, with views across to Haleakalā and Molokini. Includes a fitted tail in your size, underwater digital photos, and personalised coaching — suited to anyone aged 6+ with moderate fitness who wants a novelty water experience rather than swimming technique fundamentals.
Highlights
- One-on-one instruction with a CPR/First Aid certified mermaid coach
- Calm, shallow, protected Makena Bay location in South Maui
- Mermaid tail and monofin provided in multiple child and adult sizes
- Free digital underwater photo package included
- Coastal views of Haleakalā, Molokini, and Pu'u O'lai
- 90-minute private lesson customised to your level
- Ages 6 and up welcome; monofin sizes from child to men's 11.5
What to expect
You'll arrive at Makena Bay and be fitted with a mermaid tail and monofin matched to your size. Your instructor will teach you how to move efficiently in the tail, use the monofin, and navigate the water safely. The lesson takes place in shallow, protected conditions, so you'll spend most of the 90 minutes practising technique and building confidence in the gear.
Throughout the session, your instructor will capture digital photos of you underwater and at the surface. At the end, you'll receive the photo package to download. The experience wraps up once you're back on shore and have returned your equipment.
What travellers say
- Private, one-on-one attention tailored to your swimming level
- Calm, shallow bay setting removes intimidation factor
- Digital photo package captures your experience underwater
- Certified instructor trained in emergency response
- Scenic backdrop with island and mountain views
- Moderate fitness required — not beginner-friendly for non-swimmers
- Ocean conditions can be unpredictable; bay is sheltered but still open water
- Gratuities not included, adding to overall cost
- Limited availability of tail sizes may not fit all body types perfectly
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for anyone wanting a fun, Instagram-worthy water activity or for parents seeking a novelty experience for children aged 6+. You'll need moderate fitness to manage the physical effort of swimming in a monofin and staying afloat in the tail. The waters are calm and shallow, but this is ocean swimming — it's not a pool lesson. If you're not a confident swimmer, check fitness expectations directly before booking. Gratuities are not included in the price. Group size is one-on-one, so it's a private lesson. Peak times in Maui typically run summer and school holidays; book ahead during those windows.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.