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436 reviews

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

Sea Maui sunset cruise….outstanding!

Reviewed by: ToddFather, 2022/06/12

Sunset cruise was outstanding. The crew was very attentive with drinks / food / pictures etc…. The food was very good and a good mix of items and everyone enjoyed. Highly recommend!
Mahalo!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/09
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Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Do this

Reviewed by: Susan, 2022/06/09

Staff was awesome. Food great. Sunset phenomenal. I highly recommend this cruise.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/07
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Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Subir , 2022/05/27

Top dinner cruise with professional approach tasty food and drinks with smiling service
Exceptional sitting for couples with privacy
Keep up the good work

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/25
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Kaanapali Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Open Bar - Sea Maui Catamaran

Great evening.

Reviewed by: Shirley H, 2022/05/21

The staff was outstanding and very friendly. They took time to make sure everyone was well taken care of. The food was fantastic and plentiful. I highly recommend this cruise.

  • Great way to celebrate our anniversary.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/19
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Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Family dinner

Reviewed by: Daniel N, 2022/05/09

Sunset cruise was amazing. Friendly staff and service was great. The sunset has a beautiful scenery with great seating arrangements you can really see a lot. The steak tasted great as well.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/05/04
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Kaanapali Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Open Bar - Sea Maui Catamaran

Catamaran cruise

Reviewed by: Gina A, 2022/04/29

Overall the sunset cruise was a good experience. Really awesome staff. Open bar was pretty fun and they always try to keep your drink full. Food was average and was still a little hungry after. Breath taking sunset though. It was also a sand dock so we had to walk through the water to get on the boat. That was not advertised. Wading in water up to knees. Older folks might struggle. My client was also in slacks which was not ideal if we knew that going in but I as ok.
Walking through the water wasn’t bad if you knew that it was coming It would have been great to be advised to dress in shorts and flip-flops.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/27
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Whale Watching Afternoon Tour & Ocean Rafting - Maui Reef Adventures [Dec-Mar]

We saw whales!!! fast boat, solid ride, great tour guide

Reviewed by: Jennifer s, 2022/04/24

Great time. Highly recommend we saw whales, the boat was solid ride. The 50s music was a plus

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/04/22
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Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Wonderful evening!!

Reviewed by: Jess D, 2022/04/22

Great experience. Food was great, views fantastic, staff awesome. It wad a perfect evening.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/19
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Maui Turtle Snorkel Tour from Lahaina with Seasonal Whale Watching - Quicksilver

Not good experience

Reviewed by: Naveen, 2022/04/19

Hi, we were group of 8 with 4 kids (1-infant, 1-5y,1-8y, 1-12y). When we booked this tour, it was not mentioned that kids(12 year old kids) knowing swimming also need a adult company. As the adults doesn’t know proper swimming, our kids also couldn’t enjoy much and totally upset on the tour. We didn’t expect the tour like this with too much of crowded and no one is able to support everyone in the group to have basic experience.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/04/17
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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

The whole trip and experience was excellent.

Reviewed by: Nancy, 2022/04/11

The boat crew were friendly and very knowledgeable about the whales. The whole family had a good time. It was beautiful watching the ocean and getting a glimpse of the whales.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/04/02
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Maui Turtle Snorkel Tour from Lahaina with Seasonal Whale Watching - Quicksilver

Not what I thought

Reviewed by: Amber, 2022/04/03

Based on the advertisement, I was expecting a smaller group size. Also “lunch included” was hot dogs. The boat next door was preparing food for fresh barbecue when we were loading, we were hoping it was for us but no such luck. I noticed a lot of the other tours had a device for hearing the whales sing under water. We didn’t hear that. And finally there was a dolphin guarantee and we didn’t see any. The whales we saw were pretty far away.

The crew though was nice, helpful and patient, and got all 5 of my kids to snorkel even when one was very hesitant. It was hard to keep track of my kids in the water because there were so many people in the water too.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review. Due to the layout of our vessel we are unable to BBQ. I do hope the kids liked the hot dogs though. We do have the hydrophone for listening to whales but we do not deploy it on the afternoon snorkel trip unless we encounter whales close to the boat. We do use it on our whale watching trips where we are able to get closer to the whales. The dolphin guarantee is for our morning snorkel tour that goes to Lanai where we frequently encounter dolphins. The afternoon tour is Lanai or Turtle town. We can't guarantee dolphins as we don't always make it to Lanai. I am happy to hear your family did enjoy the crew and overall you had a nice time.

Thank you.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/04/01
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Alii Nui Maui Luxury Whale Watch Sail, Gourmet Appetizers & Open Bar [Dec-Apr]

Amazing service and expertise on the whale watching excursion!

Reviewed by: Jeff Scheller, 2022/03/29

Amazing service and expertise on the whale watching excursion! The crew was amazing and helpful along the way. Would highly recommend this trip for individuals and families!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/27
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South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Dec-Apr]

Loved seeing whales up lcose

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/03/25

There was a whole family of tem it was a bit scary but surreal!

Comments from activity operators

HI Kara,

Thank you for your review. Glad you saw some awesome whale action!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/03/25
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Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Booze Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Great sunset cruise!

Reviewed by: Anh, 2022/03/11

This was a great sunset cruise along the coast of Maui. There was unlimited drinks on board and the staff was very attentive with getting you refills. I believe the food on board was catered from Joey's Kitchen and we had some pulled pork sliders, brussel sprouts, and chicken wings - they all tasted great. I would highly recommend this sunset cruise but make sure to book early because it sells out quick.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/02
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Ocean Explorer 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Maalaea [Dec-Apr]

Such a beautiful experience!

Reviewed by: Krin Marie, 2022/03/04

I learned so much, the Captain and Crew were very knowledgeable and their love for the whales was contagious. We even got to hear the male whales singing.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/02/08
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Family-Friendly Glass-Bottom Afternoon Whale Watch Tour - Calypso Maui [Dec-Apr]

Would recommend

Reviewed by: Radhika , 2022/02/24

My husband and I did the 2 hour Calypso whale watching on Feb 22nd and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The guide was very informative and told a lot of fun facts about mother and baby whales. We saw many whales as this is the time when mother whales come down to Hawaii waters to give birth and to train their babies.
The boat was big with comfortable seating and was clean. The bartenders were great too and made some amazing drinks for very fair prices.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your review. Glad you had a great time!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/02/22
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Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

A great experience

Reviewed by: Jane, 2022/02/21

The crew was super efficient and friendly. We were seated at a socially distanced table and served cocktails as soon as we left the harbor. The vegetarian meal was creative and delicious and better than some restaurant meals we've had. The skipper made sure we saw some whales who were especially active. All in all, a great experience.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/02/19
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Whale Watch Ocean Rafting Tour from Lahaina - Temporarily Unavailable [Dec-Mar]

Best Shots!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/02/18

The whales get so close to your raft! The raft experience was surreal and it is a tour I would do everytime.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for the positive comments Kara! We are so glad that you enjoyed your Whale Watch Adventure! We look forward to seeing you onboard again sometime soon! Mahalo!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/02/17
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South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Dec-Apr]

Too far

Reviewed by: DRR, 2022/02/18

Very far away sightings. Not close enough to see whales good. Ok but there are cheaper boats for same quality.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha, Thank you for your feedback. We are one of the least expensive whale watch trips available. We are happy you joined.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/02/16
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Family-Friendly Glass-Bottom Afternoon Whale Watch Tour - Calypso Maui [Dec-Apr]

Awesome

Reviewed by: Marion H, 2022/02/18

This was a wonderful trip. The captain took us far out into the bay and we got into an area where there were many whales. He obviously knew where he was going. It was actually one of the best whale watches I've ever been on. I love the Calypso. The crew was friendly, the drinks great and even the naturalist was informative, if a bit chatty. Anyway, great time in whale soup.

  • Plenty whales just not in this pix. I loved being that far out in the bay.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/02/10
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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

A wonderful morning whale watching!

Reviewed by: Denise, 2022/02/05

Our captain found great whale groupings. We watched mothers and babies play, tails out of the water and a couple of jumps. The boat had snacks/drinks and bathrooms. I went with my 11 and 8 year old children, it was a perfect morning.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/01/15
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PacWhale Eco-Adventures 2-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Maalaea [Nov-Apr]

An lovely experience.

Reviewed by: Charlene, 2022/02/05

The activity was worth our time and money. We saw whales and the naturalists on board were excellent sources of information.. We loved hearing whale song!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/01/12
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2-Hour Kaanapali Whale Watch Cruise with Snacks & Open Bar - Sea Maui [Dec-Apr]

great excursion!

Reviewed by: Ari, 2022/01/22

loved the crew and got to see a bunch of whales, have a few drinks, and views of Maui were amazing

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/29
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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

Awesome Whale Watching Experience!

Reviewed by: Jaclyn, 2022/01/14

This was a wonderful whale watching tour, we loved every minute of it. The guide was very informative, we have done other whale watching tours, but non as thorough in their explanations of all things whale. Other tours we have been on have had more interactive crew members aside from the captain, this one did not. But it was kind of nice to have a very relaxed, more calm experience. We saw whales as soon as we got on the boat practically, and the captain was good about not waiting around for whales for too long, but we would keep looking. The captain said this boat is the largest boat on the island, and at one point during our trip, a whale went under our boat to find shade! There are chairs set up around tables on the top deck which is nice to just sit and relax. One recommendation is to leave extra time for parking, as it gets crowded near the harbor. And it can be a little challenging to find, it is a hut outside right by the boats, I think it’s the last one in the line of whale watching tours, right across from Pioneer Inn. We had a great time, we would definitely go on one of their tours again!

  • Leaving the harbor

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/01/14
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Ocean Explorer 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Maalaea [Dec-Apr]

A must do activity especially if you have kids!!!

Reviewed by: Doc, 2022/01/14

Amazing fun activity with kids for 2 to 3 hours. Make sure to have a hat, sunscreen and snacks for kiddos!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/01/12
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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

We got lucky and saw a breach close to the boat

Reviewed by: Gabriel, 2022/01/08

The captain does a great job of finding the whales and creating opportunities to let the whales approach. Very friendly staff made us feel welcome. The only thing I have concerns with is the lack of ability to social distance or avoid touching high traffic handrails due to safety, but luckily we brought our own hand sanitizer (which I recommend). Overall a great trip, and everyone in my group had a great time.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/01/06
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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

Tourism that supports the scientific community

Reviewed by: Trini, 2022/01/07

We had a family excursion and it was perfect. As we had 2 elderly family members, we loved that the boat was double decked so there was always shade for them. We also liked that the excursion has a ton of great photo opportunities of the ocean and mainland, so we got some awesome family photos. The best part of the trip though was the fact that parts of the revenue goes towards funding researchers who are working on studying the whale populations, which makes you feel good at the end of the day about the purchase, even if you don't get to see the whales up close.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/01/06
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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

Great family activity while you're in Lahaina!

Reviewed by: Justin, 2022/01/07

I went on this trip with my family (6 adults, 2 of whom are a bit older). It was something we could all enjoy. The best part of the trip was seeing a close up whale breach, but it does come down to luck... I imagine some people might only end up seeing fins during their excursion, but even though we got to see an up close breach on our trip, the captain invited us to stay on for their second outing that day in case we missed it so we were guaranteed to be happy (super nice of him).

Recommend you to definitely bring sunglasses and a cap as its really bright out and fatigues the eyes.

  • You also get great views from the boat of the mainland.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/01/06
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Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Booze Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Sea Maui Kaanapali Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: J.Gelman, 2022/01/03

Years ago, we were looking for a simple sunset cruise with some drinks and apps. We did not want a big boat. We did not want a big dinner because there are so many special local restaurants to try on Maui. Then we stumbled upon Sea Maui. It is perfect. A relaxing ride on a catamaran. Taking in the sunset. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The apps are still filled with local foods. Every time we go to Maui, we try to book with Sea Maui. it was just what we were looking for and more.

  • Hanging on the Catamaran

  • Beautiful Sunset! Fabulous to be on the water

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/03/01
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South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Dec-Apr]

AMAZING! Whales in first 5 minutes!!

Reviewed by: Chauncia , 2021/12/05

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the whale watching adventure with Captain Heather! We were able to spot whales within the first 5 minutes and actually saw multiple humpbacks and dolphins! The crew was so wonderful and knowledgeable!! I would definitely recommend 1000 times!!!!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/12/03
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