Reviewed by: Road to Hana
Everything was good. The people that helped us get our transportation from the hotel to the airport walked us all the way through that was going & coming. I would’ve given it a better star. If our lunch was not cold, I ordered a fish burger, and it said with fries it which it was just a sandwich.
The amount of money we paid they definitely should have done better with the lunch offered. We could have gone to a food truck we passed many. Other than this. It was a good experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Dar
We were told to meet at the Southwest Ticket counter in Maui and no one was there. We talked to an agent with Hawaiian Airlines & told her of our delema & after entering our driver's license # she said we were confirmed on their flight to Honolulu. She was very kind & helped us tremendously.
Next problem was where to meet Sunshine Tours. There wasn't a clear direction as to the meeting place. That was two things where there was no clear direction.
Our tour guide was excellent. He was very informative & very much a people person. We couldn't have gotten anyone better.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Boston
Russ was a fantastic tour guide. We felt he was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about his island. Everything was well organized from the ferry to transportation once we got there. We stayed on the island and took the 5:30 pm ferry. Our driver took us to the cat sanctuary and then picked us up and took us to the Four Seasons to chill until it was time to head to the ferry. He then came back and took us to the ferry. This was all very much appreciated!
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Annabelle
Our guide Grover made the experience for us, he was extremely knowledgeable and very thorough. To see the precursor to an eruption was a once in a lifetime experience that will be hard to beat. This is a tour that we would highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Day trip to Lanai
The ferry was great - a bit expensive at$70 each direction. We were able to see all the highlighted stops on Lana’i in just one day. Fun little town diner for breakfast. We used a Jeep to explore the island - another $200. So, for two of us to explore for one day was about$700. This is our 5th trip to Maui so we were curious to explore a nearby island.
Arrive early if you want to see all stops.
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| Packages: | Round-Trip Ferry Ticket |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Curious in Cali.
We were interested & curious about the recent history of Lanai - from Dole to Murdock to Ellison. Lucky for us, Josh and his family lived it all & he was kind enough to share with us. Having the right guide makes all the difference. If you decide to go, we hope you are lucky enough to catch a day with Josh.
The only negative is parking at Maalaea harbor. Unless you're on the first trip in the morning at 0630, plan on a long walk from your car to the boat. They use a smartphone payment app for all parking in the harbor. At $1 per hour, the rate isn't bad - but the process of in-putting your credit card & rental car license plate info can be a problem, especially if you're running late. We were there at 0545, began boarding at 0600, and under way at 0630 on the dot. Give yourself plenty of time.
We were told that this operation was based in Lahaina before the fire, so they are still recovering.
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/15 |
Reviewed by: Andy M
My wife and I had a spectacular day. We got on the boat from the beach in Ka'anapoli Beach and sailed to Lanai. There was plenty of food and drink. We landed ashore on Lanai and had a great couple hours on the beautiful beach. The host provided beach chairs, beach mats, snorkel gear, lifeguards, juice and water, snacks and even sun screen. The beach was great and the water was clear. The reef had a variety of fish to observe while snorkeling.
Then a bbq lunch was provided which was plentiful and delicious. The sail back to Ka'anapoli Beach was very pleasant. Again snacks and endless drinks were provided. Great trip!!
Really don't need to bring anything except camera, towells and swim suits.
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| Packages: | Kaanapali Beach Departure [7:00 AM - 2:30 PM] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/06 |
Reviewed by: WV Couple
Derick was great on our tour! Very knowledgeable of the island and nature. Professional yet personal.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/14 |
Reviewed by: jb
Clyde was a perfect host for our Lanai Island Tour. Very considerate and tried to pull everyone in on the conversation. It was great to have the tour given by someone who lives on the island and provided us a lot of background on what it's like to live there. The island was a complete surprise as to its landscape.
I was surprised at the vehicle that we took for the tour since it was emphasized in the tour title.
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Nagamasa
I was worried because I couldn't speak much English, but thanks to the help of the guide and the people around me, it turned out to be a great experience! The scenery was beautiful, and I was able to visit the famous spots on Kauai Island in just one day, which was wonderful! I was a little disappointed that we couldn't go to the Kalalau Lookout.
英語があまり話せず心配でしたがガイドの方や周りの方の助けによりとてもいい経験になりました!
景色もとてもよく1日でカウアイ島の有名所を回ることができたのでよかったです!
カララウ展望台に行くことができなかったのが少し残念です。
Let's take lots of pictures!
写真をいっぱい撮りましょう!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The tour was well organized from start to finish, and the guides shared great history and culture along the way. An easy way to see BI in a day!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Hana
A Japanese-speaking guide accompanied us throughout the entire tour and provided very attentive support, which made the experience extremely comfortable and reassuring.
Because there were only a few participants on that day, we were able to take our time at each location and enjoy a relaxed pace.
From the volcano to the waterfall and black sand beach, the tour was packed with highlights, and I was thoroughly satisfied with the entire day.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Mia
We were really lucky with our tour because Kilauea started erupting in the morning of our tour day and we had a helicopter tour at 9:00 AM. We were able to see unbelievable sights from the helicopter as we were flying over the caldera.
The downside of it was that everyone else also knew about the eruption and wanted to get to the volcano park so we were stuck in the traffic for hours with others queuing to get into the park. This affected slightly the schedule of our tour, but we still managed to see the main things, and as I had visited the park before, it didn't matter so much to me. The thing I hoped and expected from the tour most was seeing lava spouting up in the air, and that came true!
Just as a reminder, you don't always get to see lava flowing, but the sights overall are still amazing and definitely worth the trip.
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Big Island: Helicopter & Sightseeing Tour with Airfare Included |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/09 |
Reviewed by: CJ
Crew was great and friendly. Water was a little rough especially on the way back but we had a great time. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip Ferry Ticket |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/12 |
Reviewed by: akane
I was anxious about the tour being only for foreigners, but I had a great time. The service was very attentive from the time I signed up for the tour.
外人しかいないツアーで不安でしたが…凄く楽しく過ごせました。
ツアー申し込み時より、丁寧な対応でした。、
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Albert
Very good pre-tour instructions and easy to receive the ferry tickets and tour voucher. The driver/guide was excellent, giving the small group choices on what to do. Love the places we visited and the stories told by the guide. Ample time to explore Lanai City before being driven to Hulopo'e Beach to explore - and close enough to walk back to the harbor to take the ferry back to Maui.
Blue Ginger Cafe is a great spot for lunch but take some cash as the place doesn't accept cards.
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Bruce & Ronda
What a wonderful day we had! The captain
and crew were exceptional! They provided everything we needed for snorkeling and the how to’s, plus Island history. They provided a tasty breakfast sandwich on the way and then served us a delicious meal after snorkeling. The crew were amazing and friendly, providing exceptional service with pride and care. This is a must do!! 🌺
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| Packages: | Kaanapali Beach Departure [7:00 AM - 2:30 PM] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Steve,Lorene,Karen,Jonathan
No exaggeration, we were treated like ROYALTY!! From the moment we arrived at check-in until we disembarked from the return ferry ride we experienced CONSTANT care and courtesy from the ferry crew and especially our trekker-drver/tour-guide Russ , who went to extraordinary lengths to ensure our comfort and enjoyment , always giving us plenty of time to explore and indulge at the many places we visited. He even surprised us by returning to the beach shortly before ferry departure time to offer us a ride over to the ferry dock, for which we gratefully accepted! To say that he went "above and beyond" would be an understatement.
And all the people we encountered in Lana'i City ( at cafe , gallery , stores ) were so friendly , kindly and hospitable towards us...we felt sincerely welcome , and thoroughly enjoyed our visit , and hope to return for a longer stay.
Our emphatic thanks to Russ ( he was there to greet us when we stepped off the ferry ) and the ferry crew , who were right on time and very professional , for helping us have a fabulous and very memorable visit to Lana'i !
Steve & Lorene B., Karen H. , Jonathan R.
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/20 |
Reviewed by: JESSICA
RUSS was our guide and the day was exceptional! This was off the beaten path, and we learned so much about the island with the best guide ever. He's easy going, fun and flexible and makes sure everyone gets the tour that works for them. This exceeded our expectations and we recommend this highly!
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/19 |
Reviewed by: fun
we had a great time exploring the other island and the trip was fast and easy .
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| Packages: | Round-Trip Ferry Ticket |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Johnnyboy
The Highlight of our Maui vacation, The crew was outstanding which made it even more fun our lunch was delicious ,I definitely will do it again.
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| Packages: | Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Kealia
Everything ran smoothly from our ferry ride to Lanai, to meeting our guide at the island harbour. We saw Shipwreck Beach and the Garden of the Gods, both worthwhile stops, and were introduced to the main beach park, some of the lovely expensive hotels, and a good look at Lanai City. We enjoyed our guide’s stories about growing up on Lanai, and we loved our free afternoon snorkelling on the excellent reef at the beach. The ride home in the ferry was pretty rough, but that’s to be expected on the afternoon rough and windy waters between Lanai and Maui. It was a very expensive day, in our opinion, and our guide sometimes repeated himself, just to keep the patter going. Nevertheless, we had a good day, and would recommend it to anyone with deep pockets, and a desire to experience Lanai.
We travelled in a suburban, not the jeep-style 4x4 we were expecting. It was very comfortable..
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Sandy
My wife and I enjoyed our half day tour of Lanai. Our guide, Josh, was very friendly, knowledgable, and a great guy to hang with. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit Lana'i.
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Steph R
This was such a great experience!
We have been wanting to explore Lanai for a long time and finally did it this trip… easy booking, very good customer service , and wonderful crew made the trip even better! Thank you very much!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip Ferry Ticket |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Blaze
the snorkeling and scenery were awesome. definitely one of the best beaches in Maui.
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| Packages: | Round-Trip Ferry Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Marjie
One important thing to note when you arrive at Hilo Airport is to head to the Bus Loading Zone pickup area at the end of the Baggage Claim Terminal. Walk outside of the Baggage Claim area on the first floor, turn right, and proceed toward the restrooms at the west end of the terminal, where a Polynesian Adventure vehicle will pick you up.
Our tour guide, Dexter, was incredibly knowledgeable, as he was born and raised on the Big Island. He was a wonderful gentleman, showing great respect, kindness, and compassion for everyone. A lunch was provided, which included a turkey wrap, kettle-cooked chips, a chocolate chip cookie, and a refillable metal water container. We also made a stop at Big Island Candies for some sweet treats. While we didn't need to wear pants or jackets, wearing hiking boots for ankle support is highly recommended due to the rough and slippery terrain.
Our Blue Hawaiian Helicopters pilot, David (nicknamed "Chewy"), was also very knowledgeable. He videotaped our entire flight upon request, and we even had our photo taken, which was uploaded onto the USB thumb drive. Remember to bring your photo ID. You will also need to view a safety video.
Overall, it was an excellent experience and well worth the money.
Aloha Marjie,
Mahalo for your wonderful review!
We’re so glad you had an excellent experience from start to finish, and we appreciate you sharing those helpful arrival details for future guests. It’s fantastic to hear that both Dexter and David (aka “Chewy”) made such a lasting impression with their knowledge, kindness, and genuine aloha spirit. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them—they’ll be thrilled!
We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch and special stop at Big Island Candies, and we agree—good footwear is a must for Big Island’s diverse terrain. Thank you for choosing Polynesian Adventure; we’re honored to have been part of your Hawaiian journey and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Big Island: Helicopter & Sightseeing Tour with Airfare Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Jaybo
We had a wonderful 1/2 day trip around Lanai. Our local guide was very friendly, professional, informative and engaging. It was so much fun and well worth the cost. Highly recommend, since some of the best location spots require a jeep in order to get these spots.
Book ahead and give yourself enough time to locate the docks. The ferry ride can be a bit rocky.
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Ahirst
This was our first time snorkeling and the crew was so helpful! So many beautiful fish and turtles! We will definitely do this again next year!
Don’t forget your reef safe sunscreen!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/09 |
Reviewed by: lynne
our guide was amazing... So interesting... Being from the Island was so informative about the history
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| Packages: | Lanai Half Day Guided Tour with Round-Trip Ferry Tickets (Maui to Lanai) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Namu
Shuttle took off without us. Had to rent an Uber.
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| Packages: | Round-Trip Ferry Ticket |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/20 |
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