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4.5-Hour Morning Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks from Kaanapali

Lots of Fun

Reviewed by: Michelle J

The cruise staff was excellent and the snorkeling was great.

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Packages: Standard Package [Apr 16th - Dec 14th]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/04/11
Activity Date: 2022/10/26

2.5-Hour Sea Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar from Kaanapali Beach

Incredible views, incredible crew!

Reviewed by: Jillian Godwin

Absolute must do while in Maui. We saw several whale pods, mama whales showing their young how to wave, and excellent views of the coastline and Molokai. The crew and captain were fantastic, high energy, knowledgeable, and kept the drinks flowing. Food was pretty good, definitely go with the short rib! The catamaran was pristine and well maintained. Instructions for boarding and exiting were easy to understand. I cannot express enough how much the 3 of us enjoyed this tour. We keep saying it was an epic day. So memorable and enjoyable.

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Packages: Sunset Dinner Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/04/06
Activity Date: 2023/04/04

2.5-Hour Sea Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar from Kaanapali Beach

Awesome time

Reviewed by: Fayaz

Amazing service from the 3 crew members Nick, Paul and Phil. We saw a lot of whale activity in the evening. The drinks kept flowing and the food was much better than expected. Would definitely do another trip like this.

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Packages: Sunset Dinner Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/03/19
Activity Date: 2023/03/17

Ocean Spirit Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Seasonal Whale Watching Experience

Adults Only!

Reviewed by: The Rockwoods

We have been on several Sunset Cocktail Cruises on Maui over the past decade but this was by far our favourite.
The captain and crew were super friendly, knowledgeable & accommodating…they serve everything right to you!
Ukulele Dave was a great addition as well!
All of this + multiple whale sightings made for a great evening and we definitely recommend.

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Packages: [Fri & Sat] Adults Only Sunset Sail Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/03/19
Activity Date: 2023/03/17

2-Hour Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali with Sea Maui Including Snacks & Open Bar [Dec-Apr]

Well worth the price and great crew

Reviewed by: OgZapper

They had a great crew and did everything to make the trip wonderful: small group and lots of fun. Well worth the price.
The only reason I gave them 4 stars is that we bought water shoes for the trip and found out when we got there it was barefoot only. Would have done things differently had I known.

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Packages: 8:00 AM Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/03/11
Activity Date: 2023/02/14

Ocean Explorer 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Maalaea [Dec-Apr]

It was amazing !!

Reviewed by: Whale Lover

It was later in their Whale season, didn't know if we would see many. We were not disappointed, at one point we were in Whale Jail (surrounded by them). We loved it.

The staff were so knowledgeable, learned so much about the Humpbacks.

Definitely would do this again.

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Packages: 2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise [6:45AM]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/03/09
Activity Date: 2023/03/04

PacWhale Eco-Adventures 2-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Maalaea [Nov-Apr]

Whale Watch

Reviewed by: Deb

Very impressed with their knowledge of whales. Saw many sightings! Would definitely do again! Loved that we could hear whales through under water microphone!

  • A little boat close to whale!

  • Hubby and me enjoying the ride!

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Packages: 2-Hour Standard Whale Watching Cruise (2:00PM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/03/01
Activity Date: 2023/02/02

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

A fantastic trip!

Reviewed by: Indiana crew

Best excursion during our week in Maui. The reviews were spot on about Sea Maui. The captain and crew were outstanding. You won’t be disappointed.

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Packages: Original Sunset Cocktail Sail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/02/28
Activity Date: 2023/02/26

Maui Kayaks West Maui Whale Watching Tour & Reef Snorkel [Jan - Mar]

Wonderful experience. Highly recommended

Reviewed by: Y. Bashir

The tour guide took us into the ocean beyond the cruise ship (as in the picture below). We saw whales and heard a whale singing from under the Kayaks. Most beautiful experience. I’m not a pro at kayaking, but the guide was always looking out to keep us up with the more avid kayakers. He had all the answers to our questions. Could not snorkel that day as the water was murky. Had a wonderful time. I would do it all over again given the chance.

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Packages: Group Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/02/28
Activity Date: 2023/02/23

2-Hour Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali with Sea Maui Including Snacks & Open Bar [Dec-Apr]

Lots of whales and knowledge

Reviewed by: Neil Warren

Lots of whales , good viewing and lots of knowledge

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Packages: 11:00 AM Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/26
Activity Date: 2023/01/30

2-Hour Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali with Sea Maui Including Snacks & Open Bar [Dec-Apr]

Best Whale Watching Tour!

Reviewed by: The Kenney’s

We had a great time with our crew! Saw lots of whales and informative stories from Jac! Would recommend Sea Maui to everyone.

  • Aloha!

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Packages: 2:00 PM Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/02/21
Activity Date: 2023/02/19

Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Awesome day!

Sat on the top deck and got the trio of a lifetime! We saw 2 whales swimming under and around the boat, and then it happened AGAIN! We saw many whales and a super unique and lucky experience! The crew was awesome, loved the option to sit on 1st or 2nd level- just don’t forget sunscreen like I did. I would do it again!

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Packages: Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [12:00 PM]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/21
Activity Date: 2023/02/18

冬季限定!ホエールウォッチングクルーズ <12~4月/英語ガイド/ラハイナ港発>

Hello, Mr. Whale. クジラさんこんにちは

Reviewed by: やじさん 

It was a relatively large boat, so I was wondering if the whales wouldn't come close, but we were able to enjoy various whales, both far and near, including spouts, jumps, and mother-and-calf pairs. The whales in Lahaina, Hawaii during winter met my expectations.

割と大型の船だったので、クジラが近くに来てくれないのかなと思ってましたが、遠くも、近くも、潮吹きやジャンプや親子連れなど、いろんなクジラさんを楽しめました。
冬のハワイのラハイナのクジラさんは、期待通りでした。

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Packages: 午前クルーズ<9:45出港>
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/19
Activity Date: 2023/02/05

Whale Watch Ocean Rafting Tour from Lahaina - Temporarily Unavailable [Dec-Mar]

Unforgettable experience

Reviewed by: Jack G

The crew was outstanding, the vessel was perfect for viewing, and the whale activity in late January '23 was second-to-none! I highly recommend this experience to both novice and seasoned whale watchers. Pro tip: if there is any shot at rain, invest in a poncho. Regardless of weather, this trip is definitely worth it.

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Aloha Jack, wonderful to hear and hopefully we'll see you again the next time that you're on Maui. Mahalo and have a great day!

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Packages: 2-Hour Whale Watch Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/03
Activity Date: 2023/01/31

冬季限定!ホエールウォッチングクルーズ <12~4月/英語ガイド/ラハイナ港発>

I could see about 15 heads... I will provide parking information. 15頭くらいは見えましたが…。駐車場情報を記載します

Reviewed by: cham1224

It was a large two-story boat. The guide was in English.
I saw about 15 whales, but they were all quite far away, and I only saw them jump twice from a distance. I participated in mid-January, and right after we set sail, the captain announced, "This is the peak season," so I had high expectations... However, since it's nature, it's understandable, but it's better not to have too high expectations. The large boat made it less likely to get seasick, but the loud motor noise seemed to make the whales wary. They stuck around for about 10 minutes longer than scheduled, moving and stopping repeatedly.
The male guide talked about the ecology of whales, the history of whaling, and how they were on the brink of extinction. Since he was talking the whole time, we often spotted whales before he did. My knowledge about whales deepened.

【Parking】
The problem was the parking. Veltra mentioned that if you park in public parking for more than three hours, there’s a possibility of being towed, so they recommended paid parking. In the center of Lahaina, the parking fees are high—about $20 for 5 hours and $30 for a day. The Outlets of Maui, located about a 15 to 20-minute walk from Lahaina Harbor, offered free parking. It was very spacious, so there were no issues parking when participating in the whale watching at 9 AM. It was great because we could stroll around Lahaina while going back and forth to the harbor. We shopped at the outlet, but even without shopping, parking was free (there was no parking ticket, and you could come and go freely).
There is little information about parking in Lahaina in both Japanese and English, so I wanted to share this here.

2階建ての大きな船でした。英語ガイドです。
クジラは15頭くらい見えましたが全てかなり遠くて、ジャンプもかなり遠目に2回ほど。1月中旬に参加して、船に乗った出港直後に船長から「今がピークシーズンだ」とアナウンスがあったので期待していましたが…。相手は自然なので仕方ないですが、期待しすぎない方が良いです。大きい船だと酔いづらくて良いのですが、モーター音が大きい分クジラは警戒するようです。移動と停船を繰り返して予定より10分オーバーするまで粘ってくれました。
ガイドの男性はクジラの生態や捕鯨の歴史、絶滅しつつあったことなどを話してくれました。ずっとお話ししているためか私たちの方が早くクジラを見つけることもしばしば。クジラの知識は深まりました。

【駐車場】
困ったのは駐車場。veltraから公共駐車場は3時間以上駐車するとレッカーされる可能性があり有料駐車場を勧められました。ラハイナ中心地はは駐車場代が高く有料だ5時間20ドル、1日30ドルくらい。ラハイナ港から徒歩15分〜20分にあるアウトレットオブマウイは無料でした。とても広いので9時台のホエールウォッチングに参加する場合全く問題なく駐車できました。ラハイナの街を散策しつつ港と往復できるのでとても良かったです。私たちはアウトレットで買い物をしましたが、買い物をしなくても駐車場台は無料でした(駐車券が無く出入り自由です)。
日本語も英語もラハイナの駐車場情報が少ないのでここに記載させて頂きました。

  • チェックインブースは海を正面に見て一番右端でした。

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Packages: 午前クルーズ<9:45出港>
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/22
Activity Date: 2023/01/20

ホエールウォッチングクルーズ  <12~4月/軽食&アルコール2杯付き/英語ガイド/カアナパリビーチ発>

Whale watching ホエールウォッチング

Reviewed by: 戸村安子

I participated in a whale watching tour that can only be experienced during this season. About five minutes after leaving the beach, we spotted spouts of water coming up from the sea! From there, we were able to see several whales. There was even a mother and calf swimming right next to the boat, which had everyone on the tour very excited. I would like to visit Maui again during the season when the whales return to Hawaii and participate in another tour.

この時期にしか見ることができないホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。船がビーチを出国して5分ほどのところで、海から潮が上がっているのを発見❗️ そこから何頭もののクジラを見ることができました。そして船のすぐ側で泳いでいたクジラの親子もいてツアーに参加していたみなさんは大興奮でした。またクジラがハワイに戻る時期にマウイ島に行き、ツアーに参加したいと思います。

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Packages: カアナパリビーチ発
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/13
Activity Date: 2023/01/05

冬季限定!ホエールウォッチングクルーズ <12~4月/英語ガイド/ラハイナ港発>

Whale watching on a two-story sightseeing boat. 二階建て観光船でホエールウォッチング

Reviewed by: AXS

Arrive at the port and check in at least 15 minutes before departure. The departure was on time. The weather was clear, but we only saw about ten whales from a distance. When I participated previously, we encountered several whales up close, saw them dive, and even ran alongside a pod of dolphins, so this experience was quite modest in comparison. It was disappointing that the captain kept talking not only about the whales but also engaging in small talk like a monologue, showing zero enthusiasm for actively searching for whale spots. (The previous captain was proactive, using experience and intuition to find the best spots and move quickly.) Whether you can see the whales well really depends on the captain. (You can't choose, though...)

出港15分前までに港に集合して発券。時間どおりの出港でした。天気は快晴でしたがクジラは10体弱遠目に見えた程度。以前参加したときは間近に何体も出現し、ダイブも見られたり、イルカの群れと併走したこともあって、それに比べるとかなり控えめでした。船長がずっと解説のみならず世間話も独り言のようにしゃべり続けていて、熱心にクジラポイントを探し当てるようなやる気はゼロだったのが残念でした。(以前の船長は経験と勘で次々とベストポイントを当てて積極的に移動していた。)クジラがよく見えるかどうかは本当に船長次第です。(選べませんが。。)

  • 遠目に見える潮吹き

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Packages: 午後クルーズ<12:00出港>
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/04
Activity Date: 2022/12/11

2.5-Hour Maui Afternoon Whale Watch Sail with Lunch & Cocktails on the Ocean Spirit Catamaran

Whale watching tour was wonderful. we went with the best boats that would have cost more if we had booked directly.

Reviewed by: RubyR

We loved our whale watching tour. I would highly recommend. Make sure to bring sunscreen and a hat or a shirt to cover up with as it gets hot on the boat. I plan on doing this again next time and booking though Veltra. Great price for the best tours. Tip: rent the binoculars or bring your own for close up viewing.

  • What a great day to be on the water

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Packages: 2-hour Standard Whale Watch Sail (7:30 AM & 10:00 AM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/03
Activity Date: 2022/12/31

Family-Friendly Glass-Bottom Afternoon Whale Watch Tour - Calypso Maui [Dec-Apr]

December 2022

Reviewed by: Samar

It was an amazing experience!
The crew was fantastic, great service
The captain gave lots of information and fun facts about whales. We got amazing viewing of the whales.

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Thank you for your feedback and great review. I hope you had a great vacation.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/01
Activity Date: 2022/12/29

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Excellent

Reviewed by: Kelly Cullison

We had an excellent time.. We were looking for a casual fun experience for Christmas evening and this trip delivered. This is my 6th time in Maui and have participated on many excursions and this is on the top of my list. Crew was fabulous and attentive. Captain was experienced and knowledgeable. Felt safe the entire time. The cost was appropriate for what we received...and as a reminder, always tip the crew

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Packages: Original Sunset Cocktail Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/27
Activity Date: 2022/12/25

South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Nov-Apr]

Awesome Cruise

Reviewed by: A. Pacheco

Our family went on the early morning Whale Watching tour. It was worth getting up early to go! Our captain was very knowledgeable about the tour and surrounding islands. He took us a little farther out so we were able to see 3 whales! It was 2 males chasing down a female and she was leading them out on a chase! I would definitely recommend this cruise!

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Packages: [8:00 AM] Early Morning Whale Watch Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/24
Activity Date: 2022/12/03

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Fun Activity

Reviewed by: Chris

Had fun on the cruise. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Seen whales and cool views. The meal was alright, but the experience was amazing. 10/10.

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Packages: [5:00 PM] Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Apr 16th- Dec 14th]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/12
Activity Date: 2022/12/06

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Customer care

Reviewed by: Corina Tacardon

Even though my girlfriend and I were sea sick for most of the cruise the entire staff still made sure we were very well taken care of. Excellent hospitality.

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Packages: [5:30 PM] Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/06
Activity Date: 2022/12/04

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Wonderful & amazing.

Reviewed by: Rania

Everything was extraordinary . The view & atmosphere was amazing. Service was excellent. People were very friendly. Photos were very beautiful take home memory.

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Packages: Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/11/27
Activity Date: 2022/11/18

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Outstanding Experience!

Reviewed by: Andrew & Marti

Such an amazing experience experienced with my Fiancé !

All crew members were great hosts and courteous. The music was on point, the drinks were flowing and the shrimp were ate!

I will do this cruise again 10 out of 10 times!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/22
Activity Date: 2022/11/15

2.5-Hour Sea Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar from Kaanapali Beach

What a great way to spend a evening in Maui.

Reviewed by: Fred

What a great way to spend our last night in Maui! The crew on this fantastic catamaran made sure our drinks were full and we were happy. Dinner was awesome considering we were cruising the waters between Maui and Molokai. Would recommend this experience to everyone!

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Packages: Sunset Dinner Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/19
Activity Date: 2022/11/16

2.5-Hour Sea Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar from Kaanapali Beach

Fun time with the Captain and Crew.

Reviewed by: CountBPW

Boat was great and comfortable, Crew was fun and helpful, and the Captain was Great. My wife and friends loved the time sailing and cool music.

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Packages: Sunset Dinner Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/14
Activity Date: 2022/11/07

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Amazing

Reviewed by: LCL

The views you get from this boat cruise and incomparable and the service and staff are great!

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Packages: Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/14
Activity Date: 2022/10/21

4.5-Hour Morning Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks from Kaanapali

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Ell

The crew were great & I would highly recommend to others

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Packages: Afternoon West Maui Sail: 1 Snorkel Stop & Appetizers [May- Dec]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/03
Activity Date: 2022/10/27

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Beautiful view and knowledgeable crew.

Reviewed by: Serena

This was a fun cruise for us to take our daughter and grandaughter on. Crew was very knowledgeable and interacted with each guest. Guests seemed to have a great time. Food was okay. Didn't expect it to be great!

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Packages: Original Sunset Cocktail Sail
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/31
Activity Date: 2022/10/29
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