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Nature lovers and culture freaks will love the diverse tours on offer at Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures. Based in Lahaina, Maui, the company offers narrated sailing trips aboard an authentic outrigger canoe. As your guide tells you about Hawaiian culture and history, you’ll be sailing across the beautiful Pacific coast and viewing some of Hawaii’s most popular scenery. It’s like all your favorite Maui activities rolled into one!

The tour starts on Polo Beach, a historic spot in Wailea. Here you’ll get firsthand information about Hawaiian sailing culture, from canoe construction to navigation techniques. You then get on board the Hina, the company’s flagship sailing canoe, right off the beach just like the ancient Hawaiians did. As you sail off, be sure to take a look back-it’s one of the best angles from which to see the island!

If you’re into marine life, you’ll also enjoy the wildlife spectacle this tour offers. You’ll get to see a wide range of marine creatures, from reef fish and turtles to occasional sightings of dolphins and whales. In the winter, you can actually stop for some whale watching and take pictures of them splashing around. Feeling adventurous? Just walk up to the crew and they’ll let you paddle the canoe yourself!

To make the experience more intimate, Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures only allows six passengers per ride. All passengers are given snorkel gear and a good supply of juice and water for the trip. At your request, they’ll also take photos of you and your company and email them to you as part of the trip package. All this costs a reasonable $99 per adult and $79 per child aged 5 to 12.

For more info and reservations visit http://www.mauisailingcanoe.com