Reviewed by: AXS
The sign for Lahaina Cruise Company doesn't appear until quite close to the meeting point, making it very hard to find. The ticket booth, which looks like a small hut, is usually closed and only opens a few minutes before the tour starts, at which point you can finally see the company name above the window. The procedure for receiving tickets after all participants sign in is not mentioned, which is unhelpful. However, the content of the tour is truly wonderful; with years of experience, the guide quickly spots whales beneath the surface and announces their direction through the microphone. We were able to see an incredible number of whales, including three blowing water and some that raised their upper bodies above the surface for a while. The guide also provides explanations about whale ecology and geography in between sightings, making it a very satisfying tour if you understand English.
ラハイナクルーズカンパニーという看板が結構直前にならないと出ないので、集合場所が非常に分かりにくいです。小屋のようなチケット販売ブースで普段は閉まっており、ツアースタートの何十分か前にオープンすると窓の上に同社名がはじめて確認できます。そのブースで参加者全員記名の上、チケットを受け取るという手順も書かれていないため不親切です。ツアーの中身は大変素晴らしく、長年の勘で水面下のクジラを素早く見つけては何時の方向だとマイクでアナウンスしてくれます。親子3頭の潮吹きや上半身をしばらく水面上に出す仕草など、本当に飽きるほどたくさんのクジラを見ることができました。クジラの生態や地理的な説明も合間を縫ってしてくれるので、英語が理解できればとても満足のいくツアーです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Julie and Charles
I was immediately impressed when we were greeted as we entered the venue. The staff was extremely organized, friendly, and helpful.
The venue was clean. The activities before the meal and show were fun and informative. The food was excellent. The entertainment was excellent.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Lodder's
This was a very great luau. We all had a wonderful time. We recived a Lei greeting. That was very awesome. Everybody wants a flower lei. There was a lot of good food. Something for even the pickiness eaters. It was way cool to see the pig being roasted. We just loved it.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/30 |
Reviewed by: さくら
During my stay on Maui, I went on two boat trips. One departed at 12:00 and the other at 14:15. Both times, whales were playing nearby, making for a fulfilling cruise. This company offers lower prices than others, but drinks and snacks are charged separately. However, with so many whales appearing, there wasn't much time to eat or drink, so it wasn't an issue (I purchased drinks before boarding). There are also restrooms on board. It seems to be less crowded on weekdays, but on weekends or when luxury cruise ships are in port, the morning to afternoon trips were packed. In the afternoon, it was quite empty, allowing for a relaxing experience. Since this was my several times whale watching (both domestically and internationally), I had no problem with the English-only communication.
マウイ島滞在中、二回乗船しました。
12:00発と14:15発。
どちらも近くでクジラが遊んでくれて、充実のクルーズでした。
この会社は他社より値段が安い分、ドリンクやお菓子は有料ですが、これだけたくさんクジラが出てくると、飲食しているヒマはないので問題ないです。(乗船前に飲み物は購入しました)
船内にトイレもあります。
平日は空いているようですが、土日や、豪華客船が入っている日は朝~昼便はビッシリだったようです。
午後はガラガラでのんびり楽しめました。
ホエールウォッチングが(国内外)数回目なのもありますが、英語Onlyで問題ありませんでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/01 |
Reviewed by: maringo
This tour offers a good selection of time slots, which was great. The boat isn't very large, so if you're prone to seasickness, it's a good idea to take some medication. I participated in the early morning tour, and for a while, it seemed like we wouldn't see any whales. Just when I thought we might not see any today, we spotted one in the distance! Eventually, they appeared in various places; they weren't too close, but I was satisfied! The staff only spoke English, but they were kind. One downside is that the check-in location is hard to find. If it doesn't change in the future, it's the booth on the far right with your back to the town.
このツアーは時間帯がけっこう選べるので、良かった。船はそんな大きくないので、船酔いする人は酔い止め飲むといい。
早朝のツアーに参加、なかなか鯨が現れない。今日は見れないのかと思ってたら、遠くに発見!そのうち、色々なところに現れてそんなに近くはないけど満足!スタッフは英語のみだが、優しい。
1つ難点は、チェックインの場所が分かりづらい。今後も変わらなければ町を背にして1番右のブースです。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/06 |
Reviewed by: ふわふわ
I did see the whales for sure, but it was no different from what I saw at the viewpoint along the road I drove with the rental car. The staff's response and everything else were good!
確かにくじらは確認できたのですが、
レンタカーで通った道のビュースポットで見たのと変わりありませんでした。
スタッフさんの対応その他はよかったです!
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Canada Robert
We were lucky that it was a beautiful day on the water. Everything was perfect! We saw so many whales we couldn't keep up with which side of the boat they were breaching on. Our "Captain Dan" was the most amazing host. He provided a lot of insight into the whales (their behaviour, etc), the surrounding area & history, the crew on the boat and even his own life. It wouldn't have been the same without him onboard. Thanks, "Lieutenant Dan"!! Riley was an excellent bar keep and equipment manager. I don't remember the names of the rest but all were so professional and accommodating. Snorkelling on the Molokini for a newbie like my wife was a breeze thanks to ALL of them. Will definitely book this again when we go back to Maui.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Nakano
The weather was nice, and the waves were calm, which felt great. I was very excited to see a whale for the first time. I heard that if it were a little later in the season, we could see even more. I requested a Japanese guide, and I was very pleased with the service. If it were only in English, the experience might have been only half as impactful. The guide was wonderful and also provided explanations about Maui, for which I am grateful. Please send my regards to the guide, T. I would highly recommend this experience.
天気がよく、波も静かで気持ちよかったです。初めてクジラを見れて大変感激しました。時期がもう少し後ならもっと見られるそうです。今回日本人のガイドさんをリクエストし対応して頂き大変よかったです。英語だけなら感動も半分くらいかもです。ガイドさんはすばらしい方でホエールウオィチング以外にもマウイの説明をして頂き感謝です。ガイドのTさんに宜しくお伝えください。はかにもおすすめしたいです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Jasper
Captain is so experienced, we found whales right after departing from the harbo. Nice crew and we enjoyed a lot. Must come during whale watching season in Maui. And remember bring sunglasses, hat, and light jacket.
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/08 |
Reviewed by: BrianW
Beautiful views, fun little tour and learned a lot We had no clue about. Make sure you do the tasting also.
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| Packages: | Pineapple Tour & Distillery Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Marina
We live on Maui but decided to venture out to Lanai. This little ferry was great! I was able to book trip for 5 people fast online and confirm it within 15 minutes just one day ahead.
Weather was great and ride was smooth to Lanai. We even managed to see wails. On island we decided to stay longer and I was able to move our tickets to last ferry without any problems (there is a phone number on the tickets, they do pick up the phone fast). Ride back was in the dark but it still was fun, we got to see amazing starry sky!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Corey Thomas
We had such a great time snorkeling!! The secondary location was full of sea life and it gave more time to watch for whales. Great trip and we’d definitely go again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Ayumi
I had only experienced horseback riding about three times at a ranch and had never ridden alone, but it was absolutely no problem. After receiving a brief explanation in English, they selected horses based on each person's body type, height, and skill level, and we started riding without any practice. We waited on the horses until everyone was done riding (laughs).
Once we passed through the mountain path, the ocean spread out before us, and the view was breathtaking! The horses were well-trained, listened to commands, and were adorable. We gave a $10 tip for the two of us! Thank you for a truly valuable and wonderful experience!
乗馬は3回程度牧場で経験したのみで、1人で乗った事もないレベルでしたが、全く問題ありませんでした。
軽く英語で説明を受けた後、1人1人の体型や身長やレベルを見て、馬を選んでいただいて、練習も何もないまま急に乗馬開始で、全員乗り終わるまで乗ったまま待機していました(笑)
山道を抜けると、海が広がり絶景でした!
馬はしつけられていて、言う事も聞いてくれて可愛かったです。
チップは2人で$10渡しました!
本当に貴重で素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 乗馬:1時間30分 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Rob
We saw dolphins and whales! The snorkeling was great and the crew was wonderful!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise & Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Adriana
The tour started at 3 am. First stop was in a store where we were supposed to buy water and chewing gum to make the way up the mountain easier. The bus was new and confortable. We arrived at the top of the Haleakala around 5:30 am and stayed freezing outside the bus until 6:40 am, for the sunrise. It was cold and windy, around 0°C... Other companies provided blankets and jackets to their customers. Ours didn’t. The view was fantastic even in that cloudy morning. It’s worth waking up that early! After the sunrise, we started our way down, with two great stops to see the view. Breakfast was served in front of golf course around 9:30 am. We arrived at the hotel at 10:45 am.
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| Packages: | Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Breakfast |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/30 |
Reviewed by: ルムメニゲ
This is my second time visiting since the year before last, and this year I was able to see whale jumps twice. It was truly spectacular. On top of that, I encountered a pod of dolphins, and they showed us several spin jumps.
一昨年に続いて2回目になりますが、今年はクジラのジャンプを2度見ることができました。それはもう豪快でした。おまけに、イルカの群にも会い、スピンジャンプを何度か見せてくれました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Fenyx
This was my only tour in Maui since I did another in Kona.
Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
I was the only person in the cab to and from the tour.
I had a great seat on the boat and everyone seemed very friendly.
They provided everyone with free snorkeling gear but I had a cold so brought my own snorkel. Not sure how much they clean the gear.
Snorkeling site wasn't the best. I didn't see much but others claimed to see a turtle and manta ray. There were far too many people in the water! There was another tour group right next to us. We didn't see many whales either :(
Food and drinks were good, even able to take leftovers.
Overall good experience for singles, families, and couples- gay or hetero.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise Package (Jan to Mar) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Rachael
Saw a ton of whales. The ride was smooth. My kids all really enjoyed themselves.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/28 |
Reviewed by: zun
For sunrise viewing, there is a standby time of 30 minutes to 1 hour until the sun rises, so during that time, you can also enjoy the beautiful stars, which is a great bonus!
日の出鑑賞の場合、日が出るまで30分~1時間のスタンバイ時間があるため、その間にきれいな星たちも同時に鑑賞できるのでお得です!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Vicki L.
Had a great time! Awesome crew. Great music and cocktails. And saw whales! Great experience and would definitively recommend Sea Maui!
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| Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Tikitucky
If you're going horseback riding in Hawaii, go to Mendes! It's just "refreshing" to feel the wind from the Pacific while surrounded by nature! No problem at all if you don't speak English!
ハワイで乗馬するならメンデスです! 大自然の中で太平洋からの風を受けながら、兎に角 「爽快」そのものです! 英語通じなくても全く問題ないですヨ!
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| Packages: | 乗馬:1時間30分 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/07 |
Reviewed by: たえちゃん
I love watching sunrises and have seen them all over the world, but the sunrise in the Sahara Desert has become my number one! I highly recommend it.
日の出鑑賞が大好きで世界中の日の出を観賞しましたが私史上、サハラ砂漠を超えて世界一になりました!おススメです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Yoko
I participated with my daughter. We decided to join because there was live music, and the authentic hula show was also very good. There were no Japanese crew members. I’m not good at English, but it was not a problem at all. It was a very windy day, so I felt like I might be blown away while watching the show, and it was quite cold. I think it would have been even better if the wind had been weaker.
娘と参加しました。生演奏ありということで参加を決めましたが、本格的なフラのショーもあったのでそちらもとても良かったです。日本人の乗務員はいませんでした。英語が苦手ですが全然問題ないです。風が大変強い日でしたのでショーを見ているときはすっ飛ばされそうでかなり寒かったです。風が弱ければ更に良かったと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/14 |
Reviewed by: rachnmark
Great experience!! Would recommend the Expeditions to my friends and family. Friendly and great customer service!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
Larry was great! Very informative and entertaining. Long day but worth it for the beautiful views. Bus was full so a little crowded but everyone on trip was very accommodating.
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| Packages: | Road to Hana Tour with Pizza & Salad Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/05 |
Reviewed by: The Gees
We have visited Maui for many years. We have always said we need to do a day trip to one of the lesser visited islands. So we chose Lanai. The tour package was inclusive, so all we had to do was show up. The ferry ride was quite nice. Your your guide was very informative about the history of Lanai. It was nice to see the island that was not over developed. Who knows how long it can stay that way, but we really enjoyed it. As the guide mentioned there is not much to do on Lanai, so the half day tour worked out well for us. Never the less we enjoyed our trip.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/04 |
Reviewed by: なおなお
It was my second summit tour. The first time, a short-sleeve shirt was fine, but this time it was really cold with strong winds! (laughs) I think the first time had more emotional impact... The second time felt less moving. But! It was beautiful no matter how many times I saw it!
2回目の山頂ツアーでした。
1回目は半そでで大丈夫だったけど・・・
今回は風が強くめっちゃ寒かった!(笑)
1回目の方が感動がプラスされていたかと・・・
2回目の方が感動が薄かったです。
でも!何度見てもキレーかった!
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| Packages: | 【無料特典付き】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Leslie
This excursion was the perfect way to experience the sunset. The ride to the crater was also enjoyable. Our Tour guide was informative and funny. It looked like we were floating on the clouds. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced. The view of the crater was great and surreal as well. Unbelievable colors. Bring a jacket! It was cold up there. The dinner was good as well. I highly recommend this excursion!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/23 |
Reviewed by: basic surfer
We've done a few surfing lessons over the past decade. Our instructor this time topped them all. He was funny, kind, patient with our autistic son to the point of putting him on his own board and riding tandem. He spent half the class putting the extra effort to building up our boy's confidence before he was ready to try surfing on his own.
The picture of our kid's face when he stood up and surfed on his own was something worth buying - and we don't often purchase the pictures taken over the course of the lesson.
Josh didn't just teach him to surf, he gave him a lesson in confidence and perseverance that our son won't easily forget. The fact that he had the time of his life was just the umbrella on top of the coconut.
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| Packages: | Semi Private Lesson |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/23 |
Reviewed by: momo
The food was delicious, but I was a bit disappointed that there were fewer dancers.
I wanted to see a show with more hula.
ゴハンは美味しかったのですが、ダンサーさんの人数が少なかったのが 少し残念でした。
もっとフラがたくさん見られるショーに行きたかったです。
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| Packages: | スタンダード席 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/23 |
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