All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Maui

I was moved to see whale breaches multiple times near the shore of Maui Island about an hour after departing from Lahaina Harbor at noon on April 7. I later heard from a local instructor that every year, from winter to early spring, 3,000 whales come all the way from Alaska to this area for calving and raising their young.

４月７日のお昼12時にラハイナ港を出航してから、1時間が経つころにマウイ島の岸辺のすぐ近くでクジラのブリッジを何度も見ることができ感動しました。地元インストラクターの人から、あとから聞いたことですが、毎年冬から春先にかけて3000頭のクジラがお産や子育てのために、この地にはるばるアラスカからやってくるんですって。

great experience. we would go gain thanks hawai activities . have a nice day

We have been coming to Maui for years but have never ventured off the island to visit Lana'i. First of all, Veltra allowed us to change the tour date from a Monday to a Thursday with no problem since we had a conflict come up. The ferry ride from Lahaina was easy and took about 45 minutes. The sea was very calm and although they recommend taking sea sickness pills, it wasn't necessary for this trip. Our tour guide Bruce, met us at the ferry dock on Lana'i. He drove us around in an air conditioned Suburban which was very comfortable. It was just the two of us so the tour was really personalized. We took the full day tour which really gives you a great impression of the island. The tour was about 2 1/2 hours in the morning, then an hour for lunch and 2 hours in the afternoon. Bruce, our guide has lived on Lana'i for 20 years and was very knowledgeable. He has seen the positive changes that have occurred on Lanai' since Larry Ellison bought the island five years ago and thoroughly explained the evolution of the island through the current day. We were then dropped off at the ferry dock for the 4:30 p.m. ferry back to Lanai--note, you need to book the return ferry when you schedule the tour and for the all day tour, the 4:30 p.m. ferry is the one to take.

The hula itself was amazing. I still find myself mesmerized while looking at the videos I took. The meals were also more than sufficient, and the staff was very considerate. However, there were only Japanese people around, and while the family seated next to us spoke to us, I still felt awkward due to the language barrier. I can't help but think that it would be nice to have a show where you can purely enjoy the hula.

フラ自体は最高でした。今でも撮りためたビデオを眺めてうっとりしています。また食事も必要十分であり、スタッフもいろいろと気遣ってもらえました。ただ日本人は自分たちしかおらず、同じ席に着いた家族には声をかけてもらったりもしたのですがやはり言葉の壁で気まずい思いをしました。なんというか純粋にフラだけを楽しめるショーはないものかと思っています。

I participated because it was said to be a limited-time event, and I was able to see whales beyond my expectations. The Japanese guide also took us to a good spot for viewing and was very friendly, which made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. If you're going whale watching, I definitely recommend going with a Japanese guide.

期間限定でしか見られないとのことだったので参加しましたが、期待以上にクジラを見ることができました。また日本語ガイドの方に見やすい船頭まで案内していただき、気さくに声がけもしてもらえたので十分堪能することができました。ホエールウォッチングをするなら断然日本語ガイド付きの方がよいと思います。

It was a wonderful tour. Watching the sunset over the sea of clouds and the shadow of the Earth from the summit of Haleakalā, along with the countless stars, was truly overwhelming and breathtakingly beautiful. I believe it's not an exaggeration to say that if you haven't seen this, you might wonder why you came to Maui. The guide was also someone who approached this job with conviction and had a wonderful personality. If I come to Maui again, I would like to request this tour.

素晴らしいツアーでした。ハレアカラの山頂というとてつもない非日常的な場所で眺める日没の雲海や地球の影、そして満点の星々は正に圧倒的であり、息をのむ美しさでした。これを見ずしてマウイ島に何しに来たのかと言っても過言ではないと思います。またガイドさんも信念をもってこの仕事をされている方で、素晴らしい人柄でした。またマウイへ来ることがあればこちらでお願いしたいと思います。

Incredible service provided by Steve and Mario!! Loved the overall experience.

Very attentive staff, great experience. Food was good, saw lots of fish and an eel.

It started out as an ordinary boat ride, on a beautiful clear day, light variable winds. Then, nearing Lanai, we noticed dolphins swimming close to the ferry, going the opposite direction. Some were leaping and spinning. Our boat captain took the moment to slow the boat and loop back around to circle the dolphins again. Thrilling boat ride after all!
I guess part of my delight in the day was the weather -- beautiful and warm on the island. Return trip just as smooth as when I went out in the morning. Then saw a whale.
I'd do the trip again in a minute!

The ferry ride was exceptional! Lanai was beautiful! This day trip was the highlight of our Maui stay for my wife and I and our three teen daughters. We will be back again very soon. Mahalo!

The show was great. The food was decent as well. It was a nice experience for my wife and three teen daughters. Mahalo!

The arrangements were smooth. The pick-up and drop-off after arrival were also seamless, making it a great value and very convenient. I will definitely use this service again next time.

手配までもスムーズです。到着後もスムーズに送迎してもらえるので料金もお得で大変便利でした。次回もまた利用させて頂きます。

I participated during Golden Week, and although it was a bit cold at times, the sea was beautiful with plenty of fish! After diving, it might be a good idea to take measures to stay warm on the boat.

ＧＷに参加したので、ちょっと寒い時もありましたが、海の中は魚もたくさんいて奇麗でした！潜った後に、船で冷えないように対策をしたほうが良いかもしれません。

This was well worth it. It was a great trip, whales came right up to the boat to say hi. Great pictures even for amateur photographers.

We had a “whaley” good time! Two humpback whales swam around, under, and emerged out of the water right next to our boat, swimming around us for about 20 minutes! We were fortunate to have a prolonged close-up encounter, within feet of these beautiful creatures. A large group of dolphins also swam by, jumping in and out of the water! The views were outstanding and our guides were a lot of fun, informative and very friendly! (I even dropped my sunglasses in the ocean and one of our guides managed to grab them before they sank-above and beyond!) The drinks and appetizers were delicious, and to top it off there were beautiful rainbows along the coast as we sailed along the sea! Sea Maui Sunset Sail was wonderful and our FAVORITE thing we did in Maui!

I participated in the early morning plan because the price was a bit cheaper and I wanted to make effective use of my time. It was great that the public parking in Lahaina was available at that time.

Even if you don't understand English, it's fine since you're just there to see the whales. It was easy to understand when everyone pointed at the spouts. You can see spouts here and there. I didn't see any big jumps, but I did see tails and fins.

I checked in 30 minutes early, but I had to wait about an hour before boarding. We departed about 30 minutes later than scheduled, so I think the subsequent departure times were also delayed.

I brought a jacket, but the weather was relatively nice, and it wasn't cold even in short sleeves.

料金が少し安いのと時間を有効に使いたかったので、早朝プランに参加しました。この時間だとラハイナの公共駐車場も空いていたので良かったです。
英語が分からなくてもクジラを見るだけなので大丈夫です。潮吹きなど皆が指を差すので分かりやすかったです。あちらこちらで潮吹きは見られます。大ジャンプは見られなかったですが、尾やヒレは見れました。
30分前にチェックインでしたが、乗船するまで1時間程待たされました。予定の出航時間より30分ほど遅れたので、以降の出航時刻もずれ込んだと思います。
上着は持参しましたが、比較的天気も良く半袖でも寒くなかったです。

We saw so many whales and the crew was fabulous! We will do this again.

It was a cold day with rain coming and going, and I underestimated that, so I couldn't enjoy it 100%. However, it would have been perfect if I had a hat and a down jacket. There were hardly any Japanese people, and if you don't understand English, it can be difficult to grasp the content of the performance. However, the venue is compact, making it easy to grab drinks and food from the buffet anytime and the restrooms are close, which is comfortable. The number of show dancers is on the lower side, so it may not be an overwhelmingly impressive show overall, but the final fire dance was worth the entire ticket price, showcasing the craftsmanship of the dancers. The front seats are VIP, and the priority entry was smooth and good, but the regular seats are not that much inferior.

とにかく雨が降ったり止んだりの寒い日だったことを甘く見てしまったので100%良さを楽しめなかったですが、帽子とダウンジャケットでもあれば完璧でした。日本人はほぼいなくて英語が分からないと演出内容が分かり難いこともありますが、まず会場内がコンパクトでドリンクや食事のビュッフェもいつでも何回でも取りに行きやすいしお手洗いも近いの快適です。ショーダンサーの人数は少なめなので全体的には圧巻のショー演出と言えるほどでないかもしれませんが、最後のファイヤーダンスはこれだけでも全金額を払う価値を感じるほど職人技のダンサーが見れました。
前方席はVIPで、優先入場もスムーズで良かったですが通常の席でもそれほど劣る訳ではありません。

I think how close you can see them depends on luck. However, there are plenty of whales, so there are many chances to see them. They show various movements and are quite adorable. Even if I couldn't understand much of the guide's explanations during the English tour, just being able to see the whales was exciting enough, so I had a great time.

Depending on the sea conditions, the wind out at sea can be strong, and it was quite cold while watching the whales from the deck. I'm glad I brought my down jacket from Japan! Next time, I want to see them even closer.

どのぐらい近くで見られるかは時の運かと思います。しかしクジラはたくさんいるのでかなりの数のチャンスはあります。そしていろいろな動きを見せてくれて可愛いです。英語ツアーであまりガイドの説明は分からなくてもクジラに会えるだけでかなり興奮するので問題なく楽しめました。
海の状況にもよりますが沖の風は強く、それでも甲板にてクジラを見続けたかたのでかなり寒かったですが、日本から持って行ったダウンジャケットを持っていて正解でした！次はもっともっと近くで見たいと思いました。

The sunset and starry sky can be affected by weather conditions, but they always guide you with the best points of the day in mind. They provide thoughtful restroom breaks and souvenir recommendations, and gradually acclimate you to the high altitude, so it wasn't physically taxing. I had the best Haleakalā sunset and stargazing experience. They provide plenty of warm gear, but for those who are concerned about the cold, I recommend preparing even more as if for mid-winter.

天候のコンディションによりサンセットや星空は左右されますが、その日の最高ポイントを常に考えて案内してくださいます。細やかなトイレ休憩やお土産のオススメ、高地にも徐々に慣らして行けるので体も辛くなりませんでした。最高のハレアカラーサンセット・星空体験ができました。防寒グッズを十分用意してくださってますが、寒さが心配と思われる方はさらに自身で真冬並みに備えることをオススメします。

Ron was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Only suggestion is to remove the tint from the back windows. They were dark and we had to roll down the windows to see out.

This was our first luau. We didn't know exactly what to expect, but it was very enjoyable. Great food and plenty of it. Good cultural historical experience.

It was a wonderful tour. The sunset and the starry sky were, of course, beautiful! The explanations were plentiful and enjoyable. Above all, it was a tour filled with love. The memories and the scenery are truly treasures.

ステキなツアーでした。
サンセットも星空ももちろんステキでした！
たくさん説明してくださり、お話が楽しく。何より愛情つまったツアーでした。
とても思い出と景色は宝物です。

Five minutes after departing, whales started appearing one after another! They were incredibly close, and it was amazing! I was lucky, but I definitely want to participate again when I come back to Maui!

出港して5分してから、クジラが次から次へと！
ものすごく近くに見えて、最高でした！
運が良かった事もありますが、またマウイに来た時は参加したいです！

I planned the tour to coincide with the new moon, so it turned out to be the perfect sunset tour as I had hoped. Our usual Japanese guide will provide the tour. Traveling to Hawaii, including Maui, is always enjoyable and creates wonderful memories, no matter how many times I visit.

新月の日程に合わせて、ツアーを計画したので、思い通りの最高のサンセットツアーになりました。いつもの日本人ガイドさんの案内は観光いたします。マウイ島を含めた、ハワイ旅行は何度来ても楽しくて、思い出が作れます。

The staff were friendly, and the service on board was attentive. On the way to Lanai Island, we encountered a pod of wild dolphins, and it was wonderful to stop the boat and take our time to watch them. Once we arrived at Lanai Island, we were able to see many colorful fish while snorkeling! Those who wished could participate in a tour of Lanai Island, and I joined. The local female guide was very polite and shared many stories unique to the area. On the return trip, we enjoyed drinks while watching the sunset, making for a truly lovely time. I would definitely like to go again!

フレンドリーなスタッフの皆さんで、船内でのサービスも行き届いていました。ラナイ島に到着する途中、野生のイルカの群れにも遭遇し、船をとめて、ゆっくり眺める時間も素晴らしかったです。ラナイ島に到着してのシュノーケリングでは、色とりどりの魚をたくさん見ることができました！
希望する人は、ラナイ島内の観光に参加することができ、参加しました。ガイドの現地の女性もとても丁寧に、地元の方ならではのお話をたくさん聞かせてくださいました。
帰りの船内も、夕暮れを見ながらお酒をいただき、とても素敵な時間となりました。またぜひ、行きたいです！

I participated this week. I was given headphones for the audio guide, but the audio guide was not available in Japanese channels, nor in Chinese or Korean. My mother and my two daughters were disappointed because they were told there would be a Japanese guide, but it didn't play. I also applied under the assumption that there would be a Japanese guide, and I feel very dissatisfied. Please convey this to the organizing company so they can address it in the future.

今週こちら参加してきました。
音声ガイド用のヘッドフォンを渡されたのですが、日本語チャンネルだけではなく中・韓などの言語のチャンネルも音声ガイドは流れませんでした。
母と娘二人に日本語ガイドがあるからといっていたのにガイドが流れずに残念がっていました。
私も日本語ガイドがあるという前提で申し込んだのに大変不満を感じております。今後は善処するよう主催会社にお伝えください。

I visit Hawaii every year, but embarrassingly, this was my first time on Maui. Since winter in Maui is known for whale watching, I woke up early to participate. The reason for the early morning plan was to ensure parking at the public parking lot and to go for brunch afterward.

The crew definitely helped us spot whales, and their explanations about their behavior, including when the next jump would happen, were spot on. I truly enjoyed the experience. I believe the cost performance is excellent as well. Please be generous with tips when disembarking.

毎年ハワイに来ますが恥ずかしながらマウイ島は初めて。マウイ島の冬はホエールウォチングということで、早起きして参加しました。早朝プランと早起きの理由は、パブリックパーキングに確実に駐車すること、終了後ブランチに行くことにしていた為です。
クルーは確実にクジラを発見してくれ、その生態から次にジャンプが来る等の説明も的確で本当に堪能しました。
コストパフォーマンス的にも最高かと思われます。下船時にはチップを弾んでください。

We had a comfortable trip there & back. Wish you still had a ferry running to Molokai

My first whale watching experience! I had always wanted to see it at least once. In February, I went to Maui. Since it was the season, my expectations were high! However, the tour times and arrival times were a bit tricky, and I wasn't sure when to book. I particularly wanted to know which time would be best for viewing. In the end, I decided to join the tour at 2 PM, which had English announcements and seemed to fit my schedule. The tour captains were indeed professionals. They communicated with other boats and searched around, ultimately taking us to a spot where we could see the whales up close. I was pleasantly surprised; I didn't need to brace myself for disappointment. It was more about trusting the process rather than worrying! I was moved to see them up close. It was a satisfying tour.

初めてのホェールウオッチング！一度は観てみたいと思ってました。2月にマウイ島へ。
ちょうどシーズンということで、期待は大！
でもツアー時間と到着時間が微妙でいつ取ればいいのか。特にどの時間が見やすいのか。どうせなら見やすい時間に参加したいと思ったのですがよく解らずで…。結局は時間的に間に合いそうな英語アナウンスの午後2時からに参加しました。でもツアーキャプテン達はやはりプロでした。周りの船と情報交換しながらあちこちを探して、結果近くに見えるところまで連れて行ってくれました。あまりだったね…なんて覚悟はいりませんでした。心配するより信じろ！でしたね。近くで見れて感動しました。満足できるツアーでした。