Reviewed by: Shaka Erin
This was a great trip that is highly recommended. The shuttle pick up from the hotel was very convenient and saved us the hassle of having to find parking. The captain (Lily) and crew were super chill and the breakfast and lunch served were ono! The BBQ lunch consisted of burgers, hot dogs and chicken. We saw a ton of whales on the trip up close but we missed out on the dolphins. The two snorkel spots were great - the coral was so healthy and multi colored. Lots of good fish diversity as well. Snorkel gear and wetsuits provided were a great addition. No complaints whatsoever - definitely book this trip!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Kenedy
This is a great trip to do with your family! Plenty to eat for breakfast and lunch. The crew is helpful and knowledgable. Lots of whales to see. Snorkeling sites had lots to see.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Walt
Too many to count. Excellent boat crew. The crew had extreme knowledge on all aspects of whales.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Tim
We hat a very nice boat trip and saw about 20 whales. The Crew gave us some interesting Information about whales. I would book the trip again.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Reagan
Excellent! Hoped to see one whale and saw several through the whole trip!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Tayler Kiteley
We did the snorkel excursion during a week long family trip to Maui, Hawaii. Capt Lily was amazing and the other staff/crew were as well. Everyone in my group had a blast and it was definitely a highlight of my trip. We got to see so much, and actually meet cool people as well! It is advertised as a snorkel excursion but count on it to be a whale/dolphin watching as well! We had a great time. Thank you!!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Sheldon Wasylenko
I found the excursion very fun. The best part about the trip was the amount of information that we all learned from our crew members. The amount of whales we saw was incredible, and how Captain Lilly put the attention of the boat on the whales and spinner Dolphins that were close by. She told us what was happening and taught us some very cool things that she was clearly very passionate about. I found the other crew members very helpful as well, they were always offering us help with anything that we needed. I felt very safe on the boat and as well in the areas we snorkelled, which was thanks to the crew members putting our safety first. I thought our crew members did a very excellent job at making our trip a very enjoyable learning experience.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Traci & Shawn W
Our family returned from Maui less than a week ago. We squeezed in a lot of outings and adventures in our time there, but the 7 of us all agreed the snorkel trip was by far the highlight of our vacation! We have been on a few other snorkel excursions over the years, but the Dolphin Watch & Snorkel BBQ Lunch Cruise far exceeded our expectations. We were very fortunate that there were only a couple dozen people on the boat so it was quite personable. We were greeted warmly with a light breakfast of fruit and pastries. Weather wise, we could not have picked a better day!
We had anticipated to see some whales, but WOW is all I can say! Capt Lily was genuinely as excited to see the things we saw even though I'm sure she's seen them all dozens of times before. She was very knowledgeable and stopped often, positioning us for the best viewing as the whales were so active. We also saw spinner dolphins which was exciting. We boated out to Lanai and had the opportunity to snorkel in two different places. At our first stop the kids saw numerous fish and were lucky enough to see a sea turtle! Our second stop was at Sweetheart Rock where there were a ton of different fish. The boat had a slide that a few people took the opportunity to enjoy.
The staff was extremely friendly and professional and went out of their way to ensure everyone was comfortable. They had noodles and boogie boards for those that weren’t strong swimmers. There were always a minimum of two staff in the water with us, often more.
We were treated to a lunch BBQ’d right on board! We enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit, chips and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. One of our kids is a vegetarian, and they were able to accommodate her with a veggie burger without prior warning.
The total excursion was 6.5 hours and flew by! Everyone enjoyed every minute of it and we will all have great memories for years to come! Thank you to the wonderful staff for making our day truly memorable!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Becky G
Excellent tour with very friendly & informative guide (Bob). Wish we would have seen more of upcountry Maui, but other than that was great! Fabulous views, comfortable bus, great experience. Would recommend to anyone, so nice not to have to drive that windy road, could enjoy the ride in comfort and safety!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: James
Fantastic views, delicious food and great entertainment. Was all we hoped for and more! Whale watch was exceptional. Would absolutely book again
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| Packages: | Winter Special! Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Rosy and Stephen
We took the ferry from Maui to Lanai for a day. It was a good ferry rid in the morning but it was a little shaky in the evening due to the ocean. Lanai is a very small place. "What happens in Lanai stays in Lanai and it can happen twice", said the Lanai people.
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| Packages: | Lahaina to Manele (Round-Trip) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Joy k.
We loved the luau and hope to attend this event again someday. The food and drinks were excellent and the service was first class. I especially enjoyed the master of ceremonies or host because she was very warm and welcoming to listen to and you could tell she was passionate and knowledgable about this event. We would definitely return.
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| Packages: | Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Matt and Alicia
Had a rainy start to the morning, but it ended up a beautiful day. Started with a trip out from shore to try and see some whales. Sadly we didn't see any, but we were able to hear them calling under us, which was amazing! Snorkeling was great, rusty was able to point out to us some of the reef life that often gets missed and was great about getting us into the water. Great time!
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| Packages: | 2.5-Hour Late Morning Turtle Reef Discovery (10:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Michele T
The ferry boat is clean, roomy and the crew is ready to assist. It was well worth the money.
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| Packages: | Lahaina to Manele (Round-Trip) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Judy
I loved this trip. The helicopter pilot was excellent and we saw inside of the Haleakala Crater. Then onto our van ride from Hana back to the airport. I have always wanted to see Hana and never made it there on my own. This was a great way to go with someone else doing the driving.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/14 |
Reviewed by: ruru
The expedition ship was comfortable. The seats on the deck can sway a bit, so I recommend indoor seats on the first floor for those who are prone to seasickness.
I took the first morning trip and was able to see the sunrise, which was lovely. Since I went in February, I also spotted whales jumping in the distance.
Because it was winter, the waves in Full Poi Bay were strong, and I couldn't enjoy snorkeling much, but the lunch at Four Seasons was exquisite, and I spent a lovely time with a great view.
I was looking forward to seeing dolphins, but it seems they had come late the previous evening and didn't show up in the morning. They often appear in the morning and around 4:00 PM.
After getting off the boat, there is a shuttle bus to Lanai City, and I decided to check it out. However, it costs $25 for a round trip, and in the morning, nothing was open, so there was nothing to see. I felt a bit deceived, but there's nothing I can do about it.
It might have been better during the day. If you're going in winter, it might be better to go not on the first morning trip but to stay from around noon to the evening.
エクスペディションの船は快適でした。デッキの席は少し揺れが大きいですので酔いやすい方は一階の室内の席をお勧めします。
私は朝一の便で行きましたが、丁度日の出が見られて素敵でした。2月に行ったので、遠くでクジラも跳ねてました。
冬場だったので、フルポエ湾は波が強くシュノーケリングもあまり楽しめなかったのですが、フォーシーズンズのランチは絶品で、いい景色の中優雅な時間を過ごしました。
楽しみにしていたイルカも前日の夕方遅くに来ていたみたいで、午前中には来ませんでした。朝と16:00頃に来ることが多いそうです。
船を降りたらラナイシティにいくシャトルバスがあるのですが、なんとなく行ってみてしまったのですが一人往復$25もする上に、朝はどこも開いておらず何も見るものがありませんでした。騙された気分ですがしょうがありません。
昼間だったらもう少しよかったかも。
冬場に行くなら朝一の便じゃなくて、昼ぐらいから夕方までいるのがいいかもしれませんね。
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| Packages: | 往復プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Ann
We saw whales immediately. Whales were everywhere. Beyond my expectations.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Ann Norman
Our instructors, Luke and Armadillo rock. They were so patient with us. I was able to ride more waves than anticipated especially never surfed before. Two of my friends are 75 . And were all able to get up and ride a wave
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Jesper
Enjoyed this tremendously! The sunrise at Haleakala is as spectacular as everyone says it is.
Our guide (Bob) had a lot of humour, was well-informed and passionate, and gave us the freedom to go where we wanted to during the actual sunrise instead of having to stay at a designated spot.
Included breakfast was decent too.
The early wake-up is well worth it. Don't miss this when you're on Maui.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Jesper
The scenery along Road to Hana is nice, it's an impressive ride. We got to stop where possible, and the driver tried to add some little spots here and there for quick extra photo opportunities.
I was most impressed with the final part of the road that nobody seems to mentions: the part after the Seven Pools which goes through the barren drier south side of the Haleakala. I liked this scenery a lot!
Be aware: if you want to stay on a budget: lunch is very expensive at the chosen restaurant. I brought my own lunch, which turned out to be the right choice.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: KimberlyElFaye
We wanted to do something fun and exciting in the water while visiting Maui. We chose this adventure after hearing some great things about this excursion. Let me tell you, it was really fun! Not only did we get to snorkel and relax on the boat, but we also got to whale watch. The food is okay, but you're going for the actual snorkeling! We saw many sea animals and had a great time. You can tell the people running the operation really love their jobs. They sincerely care about the passengers on board. One woman in particular was extremely inviting and personally approached me just to talk. Wonderful day!
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| Packages: | [8:00AM] Discover Kaanapali Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Reeder
Unbelievable would highly recommend it the only way to really see the islands hidden marvels
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| Packages: | 60-min Extended Flight Package: Doors-ON West Maui & Molokai |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Tahany Albaiz
My experience at the Atlantis submarine was splendid. Unbelievable experience that I would definitely repeat again amd again. Till this moment I think the trip was a dream to me. I think it was a dream, it wasn't real J.
unfortunately, Saudi Arabia is far far away from Maui and repeating the fantastic experience is somehow not easy. I strongly recommend people of all ages, all backgrounds to try the submarine. I posted all photos on my instagram and followes are so surprized that they think it was unreal !!!
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| Packages: | With West Maui Transportation [9:00AM Dive Only] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: otafukusan
When it comes to this season on Maui, it's all about whale watching. This time, I participated in an early morning plan that gathered at Lahaina Harbor at 7:00 AM. Since the tour was guided only in English, all the other passengers were foreigners except for us.
Although I couldn't fully catch what the guide was explaining due to my limited listening skills, the sunrise view from the boat was incredibly beautiful. We were able to see whales jumping here and there, and I had a refreshing and fulfilling time.
Waking up early is worth it. This early morning plan is also reasonably priced, so I personally highly recommend it! I definitely want to join this tour again when I visit Maui.
*When I arrived right on time at the Lahaina Cruise Company booth, there was already a large crowd. It's an easy place to find without any confusion.
*On the cruise ship, coffee and light snacks are also available for sale, so you can feel at ease even if you're hungry.
マウイ島のこの季節といえば、ホエールウォッチング。
今回、朝7:00にラハイナハーバー集合という早朝プランに参加しました。
この時間帯のツアーは英語のみのガイドという事で、乗客は私たち以外全て外国の方でした。
ガイドさんの解説は、私にリスニング力がなくきちんと聞き取れてはいませんでしたが…
それでも、船上から眺める事のできる日の出はとても美しく、
クジラのジャンプもあちらこちらで見る事ができ、爽快で充実した時間を過ごす事ができました。
早起きは三文の得。この早朝プランはお値段もリーズナブルなので、個人的にはとてもお勧めです!
またマウイ島に行く際には、是非参加したいツアーです。
※集合時間丁度に到着したラハイナクルーズカンパニーブースは、既に多くの人だかりでした。迷う事無く探しやすい場所です。
※クルーズ船内では、コーヒーや軽食も販売されていて、お腹が空いていても安心です。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/13 |
Reviewed by: kujira
The waters around Maui were calm because they are surrounded by islands. There were whales everywhere, and I was wondering which one to see up close. The schedule was perfectly on time. The course we chose departed at noon, but since we had to spend a lot of time outside the boat while watching the whales, the sunlight was quite strong, so I recommend a course that finishes in the morning. It seems that more whales will be coming in mid-February. Our Japanese guide, Taka, was very kind and taught us many things. Thank you very much.
マウイ島の海は、島々に囲まれているため海が穏やかでした。
いたるところにクジラがいて、どのクジラを近くで見ようかな?といった具合でした。
スケジュール進行もばっちり時間通りでした。
私たちの選んだコースは12時発だったのですが、クジラを見る際、どうしても船の外にいる時間が長く日差しがきつかったので、午前に終われるコースがお勧めです。
これから2月中旬にかけて、もっとクジラがやってくるみたいです。
日本人ガイドのタカさんは、とても親切で色々な事を教えていただけました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
Reviewed by: ほーさん
I purchased in advance despite the lack of discounts because I was supposed to receive a souvenir coupon and a ceramic mug coupon. However, I found out that I needed to spend over $35 on souvenirs to qualify.
There was a priority entrance lane for advance purchasers at the entrance, but it wasn't functioning, and the list verification took a long time. I don't think there are any benefits to purchasing in advance.
記念品クーポン・セラミックマグクーポンを貰えるようので、ディスカウントがないにもかかわらず事前購入しましたが、土産物を35ドル以上買わないと対象外とのこと。
入口の掲示には事前購入者の優先入場レーンがありましたが機能しておらず、むしろリスト照合で時間がかかるので、事前購入するメリットはないと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ほーさん
As soon as we set sail, we encountered several whales near the city, and we ventured quite far, making for a fulfilling two hours. Thanks to choosing the early morning plan, not only was the price affordable, but we also enjoyed a beautiful sunrise, and the boat was not crowded, allowing us to move around to see the whales in different directions. Additionally, we were able to easily park at the Public Parking near the dock.
出航してすぐ、街の近くでも複数のクジラに会えましたが、結構遠くまで足を延ばしてくれ、充実した2時間でした。
早朝プランにしたおかげで、料金が安いだけでなく、綺麗な日の出も楽しめ、船内が空いているのでクジラの出る方向に合わせて前後左右へ移動できたのも良かったです。また、船着き場近くのPublic Parkingにも簡単に停められました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Hanlu
Attended the 7am tour: first van, then helicopter. We were paired with another family of three.
Beautiful scenery, articulate tour guide named Sue, delicious and filling light lunch, and the helicopter ride was unsurprisingly a treat (lasted around 20-30 min). See my photos of both the Road to Hana van ride and helicopter ride for reference. The best is going into the sky on a partially overcast day, because the pilot will take you cloud-surfing.
The whole tour lasted around four hours.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Digvijay
Wonderfull experience, it is windy and cold up there, be prepared to get lot and lots of warm clothes, View is magnificent. This was one of the best tour in Maui. The guide provided us lot of information and was very good. My kids loved it.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
We loved this luau. Great food, beautiful setting, and the Lei's were the perfect touch. The activities they had for children had them entertained while we waited for the show to start. I would go again for sure!!
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| Packages: | Premium Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/25 |
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