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All Reviews for Dolphin Tours in Maui

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31 reviews

Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Such a fun and beautiful trip!

Reviewed by: Vicky, 2023/12/12

We had so much fun during our Lanai trip. We saw whales, and dolphins on the way there and our way back to the harbor. The snorkeling was great and the staff were so caring and knowledgeable! The lunch was also a highlight for me, I wasn’t expecting such a nice spread. I cannot recommend it enough, it was truly worth it.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/12/09
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Awesome Day

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/09/18

Pods of dolphins made the whole family swim! Lots of knowledge given while on board.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/07/25
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Loved this tour!!!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/09/18

Mahalo to the tour guides on this fabulous day, heading over to Lanai is so awesome.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/07/22
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

SPECTACULAR DAY!

Reviewed by: Alcocer and Kennedy, 2023/07/29

What a wonderful way to spend the day!
The entire staff was AMAZING - they all worked together like a well oiled machine! Very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.
Snorkeling was so much fun!
Good food, there was something for everyone!
Captain Andrew’s jokes WERE funny!
Perfect for all levels, lifeguards in water and on the boat making sure everyone was safe.
Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Thank you for a spectacular experience!!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/07/27
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Love this!

Reviewed by: Diane , 2023/04/17

Really great captain and naturalist staff. The boat ride was enjoyable and we saw several whales. The snorkeling was beautiful. They have staff on surf boards setting up a safety perimeter. We really enjoyed this trip! We would definitely book again if we return to Maui.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/04/08
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Lanai Morning Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Encounter - Quicksilver Catamaran

Enjoyed by 3 Generations

Reviewed by: Alisa, 2023/02/26

The experience was fantastic! We saw dolphins and whales on our way to the snorkeling destination. We saw sea turtles, colorful coral and all types and colors of fish while snorkeling. The crew was very friendly and offered a great (optional) intro for us first timers before we got in the water. Gear was in excellent condition and wet suits, noodles and life belts were offered free of charge. The lunch was good and so were the cocktails provided after snorkeling. We even won a prize for the trivia game we played. All 3 generations in our group loved it and would do it again!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/02/21
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Good experience

Reviewed by: Cyndy, 2022/12/25

The experience was good. We saw both whales and dolphins. The unfortunate thing was that they overbooked the boat and there wasn’t seats available for everyone on deck. Being forced to sit in the crew area below and not hear the captain’s commentary had a way of making you feel unwelcome. However, we did get to do the activities and saw wonderful marine life.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/12/23
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Ocean Spirit - Lahaina Dolphin Watching Afternoon Cruise with Lunch

Beautiful cruise and impressive dolphins!

Reviewed by: Don, 2022/11/19

The tour up the Maui coast was breathtaking. We encountered a large pod of dolphins that were very playful, jumping out of the water and spinning around. The lunch was tasty.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/10/25
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Outstanding excursion!

Reviewed by: Maureen O., 2022/10/23

Highly recommend this package!
- our boat captain, Cary, shared many interesting facts about all the islands while we were on our way to our snorkeling sites.
- he has great sense of humor and I enjoyed his choice of background music during the trip.
- I was blown away by the number of spinner dolphins and sea turtles we saw!
- Allison, one of the crew, was so friendly and helpful.
- Highly recommend.
Thanks again, Cary!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you Maureen for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your Lanai Dolphin Adventure! Mahalo!!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/09/27
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

I’m glad I booked this trip :)

Reviewed by: Anna, 2022/10/03

I couldn’t experience more, than I had on our boat trip to Lanai
It’s perfect size of boat if you want to see views without other passengers heads in front of you, actually hear interesting and fun stories from captain and feel close to water.
We saw so many dolphins, colorful fish, turtles and learned a lot about these islands. As a bonus I got stung by a jelly fish, but I’ll take it as a very unique experience lol
If you’re very picky about food, bring your own, but for me it wasn’t important at that moment. They have different drinks and water, so nothing to worry about.
Both captains are super friendly and knew what they do.
Thank you guys!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/09/27
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Rinaa , 2022/07/10

It was a lot of fun and a great experience! I learned a lot about the ocean, the history, and the fishes were adorable.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/07/08
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Lanai Morning Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Encounter - Quicksilver Catamaran

Great experience

Reviewed by: Xiongwei, 2022/07/07

Pros:
Friendly and helpful crew members, and great communication from the captain when we encountered some dolphins.

I enjoyed the pulled pork for the lunch. Very fresh.

The snorkels they provided were way better than what you get at ABC stores for $10. Very easy to breath with, and I never got water inside the snorkel.

They provided great floatation devices. Noodles and belts. Made it easy to focus on watching the under-water world.

Cons:
Too much time spent on the way. I would like to spent ~30min more in the water.

Tips:
Bring your own disinfectant wipes to further clean the snorkel if you are concerned.

You can rent a GoPro on the boat to take video/photos under water. I tried water-proof bag with my cellphone, but it didn't work well.

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Comments from activity operators

Awesome. Thank you for the review. We are so happy you had a great time. Aloha

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/05
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Excellent snorkel experience!

Reviewed by: Olivia, 2021/10/31

Knowledgeable, friendly crew members. No dolphins the day we went, but we saw a shark!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/10/01
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Unbelievable Experience

Reviewed by: Catalina , 2021/08/28

This half-day snorkel adventure was one to remember! Not only did we see schools of beautiful fish at each reef, we were able to swim with sea turtles at the second location. As we were leaving, pods of spinner dolphins surrounded us which was a once in a lifetime experience. The captain and her first mate were friendly, energetic, knowledgeable, and had a fantastic sense of humor! The lunch that was provided was also outstanding! I would HIGHLY recommend this trip to anyone!!!!

  • The view from the vessel

  • One of the many dolphins close up!

Comments from activity operators

We are so glad you enjoyed your Lanai Dolphin Adventure! Thank you for the positive comments on our captain and crew. They love being out on the water and sharing their knowledge and passion for Hawaii with all our guests. Mahalo and come back to see us again anytime!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/08/20
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Best trip we’ve ever taken on Maui!

Reviewed by: Ann T, 2021/08/19

Captain Cary and Shannon are a mighty crew of 2! Cary is a good Texas boy who has lived on Maui for many years… But that Texas hospitality shines through! The man is packed with personality, and genuinely loves his job. He and Shannon both shared so many fun facts and interesting details during our trip. They packed lunch and breakfast for everyone which were outstanding and could not have been friendlier nicer or more accommodating the entire time start to finish! When our original destination was less than ideal he explained to the passengers why it would be in our best interest to go someplace else and he was exactly right! I’ve never encountered more knowledgeable or happy go lucky and fun loving captain. The boat is small so you will have lots of time to interact with Cary and Shannon and he will get more time in the water than on any other cruise. They know where to look for all the things you want to see… You will not be disappointed. If you only book one thing on Maui book this charter!!!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your wonderful positive remarks! We are so pleased you enjoyed your Lanai Dolphin Adventure! Our captain and crew love being out on the water and sharing their passion for Maui, the ocean and its creatures with you and all our guests. Come back and visit us again!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/08/17
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Snorkeling was good...ride and time on boat was not good.

Reviewed by: Diane Ortiz , 2021/08/10

Snorkeling was good. However, I felt like we spent more time on the boat than in the water. There was also a lot of information giving on the way to Lanai. However, I don't understand the need to keep everyone on the boat and do another 30 minute talk on the mic while we're all dying in the sun waiting to get in the water. Then we're excused to go in the water and another 30 minutes or more go by before you can get in the water because everyone is now in line to put their gear on and get in. It's very time consuming.
The 30 minutes of talking on the mic once we're docked was a bit much and over the top.
I don't feel the customer or their interests were a priority.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/08/05
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Meeshelkim , 2021/08/09

We loved the whole experience of learning about Lanai, getting to see a pod of spinner dolphins, snorkeling in two locations (one that had a bunch of sea turtles), and getting great service with food and beverages throughout! Captain Kiwi and Alison were great- entertained us, taught us things, and made sure we had fun while being safe!

  • So many spinner dolphins

  • Lots of turtles while we snorkeled in second location

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for the positive remarks! We are glad you had a wonderful experience on your snorkeling adventure! Mahalo!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/08/07
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Good tour, awesome crew, unlucky with turtles and dolphins

Reviewed by: Chau, 2021/07/31

We were hoping there would be a couple of stops to increase chances of seeing the turtles and dolphins… other than that, great experience, lovely reef with schools of colorful fish, and the crew is fantastic…

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/07/29
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Had a blast

Reviewed by: RnP, 2021/07/28

Fiancé and I had a lot of fun, there were plenty of fish to see (some of them swam right up to us), and the crew was great. We definitely recommend this.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/25
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Lanai Morning Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Encounter - Quicksilver Catamaran

Great family experience!

Reviewed by: White Family, 2021/07/24

Great boat, great team, great vibe. Our entire group loved our experience and would highly recommend it. The snorkeling was really good, but the team on the boat from the Captain to everyone else in their roles were all super fun. The kids loved the slide and the platform to jump off. Good and drinks were good too. The pictures we purchased turned out nice. Thanks for the experience!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/07/02
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Lanai Morning Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Encounter - Quicksilver Catamaran

Didn’t pass our expectations

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2021/07/23

I wish we would have been able to get closer to Lanai…. Nice staff though. Just could of gone to turtle town ourselves.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/18
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Loved it!

Reviewed by: PJJ, 2021/06/14

This is such a nice way to spend the day. Snorkeling is the best. Dolphins are so great!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2020/11/21
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

First time snorkelers and it was more than we imagined!

Reviewed by: Tara Grau, 2021/06/05

Highly recommend this tour to first timers! First visit to Hawaii and very happy we booked this excursion.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/03
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Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Best snorkeling experience in Maui

Reviewed by: Marce, 2019/08/30

This was an experience of a lifetime. The food was good. The crew was awesome and the spot to snorkel was fabulous. I think best of all this supports a good cause which was the tipped me going with them. On the way back they gave us a bonus looking at another dolphin pod prior to docking.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/08/27
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Alicia , 2017/04/29

Awesome trip! We saw lots of dolphins!
Lunch was delicious. The captain was very knowledgeable!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/25
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Dear Mr. Kidder,

Reviewed by: Matt and David Kimball, 2010/06/18

We had a great time on the boat. Rocket and David were very nice. I snorkeled and David helped out the crew. Our friends had fun too. Hopefully we can see you in Hawaii. Aloha!

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Attended as: Families
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Thanks again!

Reviewed by: Mike & Laura Richfield, 2010/06/18

We just had to write you and express our thanks for our wonderful day trip to Lanai with you this past June. The pod of spinner dolphins that we saw were spectacular - so graceful and we got to see them up close and personal. We couldn't believe how much they like to jump...we got some GREAT pictures. Thanks again!

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Attended as: Couples
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Fun Time

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2010/04/09

This was a very time. The guides were a little stiff at first but loosened up enough for all to enjoy it. The sights were fantasitc as was the snorkling. We saw 2 species of dolphins and many whales. The snorkling was great. The raft has a toliet so that too was a plus.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Maui Adventure Cruises Ocean Raftin

Reviewed by: Kelly, 2009/05/28

This is the second time for my wife and I. This year we brought our 14 year old son with us. We were lucky enough to see a mother whale and her calf along with plenty of dolphins, turtles, and colorful fish. The staff was very friendly and took very good care of us. I would highly recommend this activity to any party looking for fun and adventure. We will rebook this activity on our next trip to Maui.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Great job

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/03/14

We had a good time ...... especially the ride home. Was a cloudy/cool day but we made the best of it.

Cheers

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Attended as: Families
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