Reviewed by: Kristi
This was one of my and my husbands favorite things we did our first time out to Hawaii. We were thrilled we were in whale infested waters and it was super cool to have the whales literally swimming under us, as we saw and heard them. It was awesome one whale swam right under our guide (Griff) who got amazing photos of the whole experience!
Would definitely do this again during whale season! Snorkeling to see the green sea turtles was amazing too. And all by getting a little exercise, rowing. Nice!
Thanks Griff and South Pacific Kayak!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I didn't expect to see so many whales. I was worried about seasickness, so I opted for a whale watching tour on a relatively large boat. I imagined that on a big boat tour, I would see the whales from a distance, so I was amazed to see them up close! I was filled with surprise and emotion. Although the announcements were in English, there was a Japanese staff member who was very considerate and attentive. I highly recommend this tour.
こんなにたくさんのクジラにあえると思っていませんでした。
船酔いを心配して比較的大きな船のホエールウォッチングを希望し、このツアーにしました。大きな船のツアーでは遠くからクジラを見る想像をしてましたので、こんなに近くで見れるとは!驚きと感動でいっぱいです。
英語のアナウンスですが、日本人のスタッフの方がいらして何かと気を遣ってくださりました。
是非お勧めのツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Me and my wife are here for our first time and loved seeing the whales so close and the friendly staff that helped point things out before they happened.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Hoffmans (Nebraska)
This was spectactular! We watched the sun come up over the clouds at 10,000+ feet. Before the sunrise the stars were so wonderful. We could see so many. The sunrise itself was breathtaking. This is an experience well worth the early wake up call. Bob is a very knowledgable and entertaining tour guide. I reconmmend you ask for him too!! This is an experience we will never forget. One that all visitors to Maui should do!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/10 |
Reviewed by: choir
On a clear day, I departed from Lahaina Harbor and participated in a whale watching tour. Due to regulations, we couldn't get within 100 feet of the whales, so we didn't encounter any big dives like you see in photos, but we were able to see quite a few. While you can see the whales from land as well, I think this tour is very reasonably priced for what you get:
- Guided by a Japanese-speaking guide
- Includes drinks and snacks
- Over 2-hour cruise
快晴の天候の中、ラハイナハーバーから出発し、ホエール・ウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
規則で鯨には100フィート以内には近づけないため、なかなか写真で見るようなビッグダイブに遭遇することはできませんでしたが、かなりの数を見ることができました。
鯨自体は陸地からも遠目で見ることはできますが、この値段で、
・日本人ガイド付き
・飲み物、スナック付き
・2時間超のクルーズ
はとってもリーズナブルなツアーだと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: AmyCat
This excursion was worth the money spent. My new husband had never snorkeled before so it was nice to have an experienced guide teach us how to do it. The Kayaking portion was nice and good exercise while we got to go out further than we would have without the kayaks. The guide, Steve, knew tremendous amounts about the area, ocean, animal life and more. He was helpful and funny throughout the entire experience. It was great to see turtles in and out of the water, an octopus, urchins, as well as schools of fish. Small group, us and a family, which the made the experience that much more intimate and special.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/08 |
Reviewed by: AKVisitor
Kayaking is a great way to observe different snorkeling sites. Lots of friendly sea turtles and was able to hear the songs of the humpback whales. Would have liked to see more varieties of fish. For a kayaker used to a 1-person boat, the 2-person kayak was more limiting. Our guide provided a lot of information about the sea life in the area. It was very informational. Overall a good day.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Scott
We saw so many turtles! We had a little trouble with Snuba because of some ear pain, but our dive instructor was great at working with us. They even stopped on the way back for some whale watching and we saw a whole pod! Definitely recommended for a great adventure
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Ken from TN
Been to 4 luaus in 3 visits to the islands and this is by far the best one.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very nice, small group with a well informed guide.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Florida Vacationer
We arrived at the Hyatt location promptly and had to stand outside in lines instead of being seated and served a cocktail as we expected. It was like being in line at a Disney Park. We expected more from such a small venue at such a large price. The performers were excellent. Staff sucked.
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/18 |
Reviewed by: DrSteggy
This was the first thing my husband and I did on our first trip to Maui--we did it the first full day we were there, and that turned out to be best because we were sort of awake to catch our 2:15 am tour bus (we are from the east coast, and were very early risers the whole trip)
Our guide was very knowledgable about the volcano and surrounding area, and took us on a very nice tour. he even slowed and pointed out a pair of nene for us. On the downside, there were some spots we would have liked to spend more time, but this can't be helped with an organized tour. On our next trip, we'd likely do this on our own, but its smart to take the tour your first time.
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Waterfall hike was a lot of fun... there were opportunites to swim in the waterfall pools and to get awesome pictures under the waterfalls. words of advice... bug spray bug spray bug spray! we applied 3 different times and still got eaten up! but other than that it was a lot of fun.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I enjoyed the sail to Molokini on the Four Winds. It was a one-hour sail to the crater, however in that short timespan, I started feeling the effects of the water motion. This was partly due to the fact that we had spent 25 minutes listening to the snuba instructor's instructional briefing, which kept us focused on him, inside the boat. By not keeping our eyes on the horizon during that time, we started feeling queazy earlier than expected.
The snuba itself was fun, although I had difficulty sinking down to the bottom despite the weights. I guess my technique needs improvement. The water was beautiful and warm, and the fish were fun to see.
Both breakfast and lunch were provided on the catamaran. Breakfast was served at 7:30 am, when the boat departed the harbour, and lunch was served at 10:00 am upon arrival at Molikini. It was a little odd to have hamburgers and hot dogs served at that time, and we weren't really hungry due to the queasiness, so we didn't eat. Luckily, I had br
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Polynesian Adventure Tours was fabulous - great, knowledgable guides and they pick you up super early so that you get there before the big crowd for a front row seat (it gets surprisingly busy).
BRING WINTER CLOTHES (if you think to book it before traveling) otherwise buy sweaters or a jacket or blankets or all of the above...the 3x suggestion of warm clothing on your "to bring" list is not kidding - i wore 4 sweaters and was just comfortable - pants, scarves, gloves a must!!!
Stunning views, definitely a must see
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We booked this dinner cruise as a way to begin our Maui vacation after spending the day at grandparents memorial celebrating their lives & love of the island. There was a very unfortunate mix up with table seating that was a little awkward when we were asked to change tables in the middle of dinner. Server was to busy or distracted while serving desert & failed to serve some of the guests, leaving the desert tray on an empty table. Guests wondered if they should serve themselves.
Music was superb with a terrific variety of appropriate dinner & dance music. For us the music made the night !!
We would definitely suggest "a" sunset dinner cruise but would not feel comfortable mentioning the name of this one.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Sherry
This was a great tour. We were able to see a lot of the island. The first part, up to Hana, was beautiful! Our tour guide pointed out places that were historically important, and various Hawaiian plants. He also told us which plants were native to Maui and which were brought over in canoes from other Pacific islands as well as what the plants were used for. Very informative! I would not recommend driving to Hana yourself; the road is narrow - one lane in a lot of places, with hairpin corners, and mostly on the side of the cliff. The drive around the back side of the volcano was not so fabulous. It was a very dry climate there so not as lush and beautiful. We pretty much just drove through that area. Made the tour seem kind of long.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Sherry
We went on the 5 hour hike and had a blast! This was by far our favorite activity on Maui. The rainforest was beautiful! We saw 4 waterfalls, 3 with pools that we were able to swim in. Our guide, Helga, was very friendly and informative. She explained about the many varieties of plants and fruits on the hike as well as sharing other information about the island. We were able to pick and sample guavas fresh from the tree! This was an easy hike through some of the most beautiful scenery on Maui. I would highly recommend this activity!
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Mash
Great tour! Staff was extremely friendly and entertaining. The tour began on time. Food and drinks were served and circulated around..
All the people we looked after well during the snorkeling. Underwater video and photoshoot was a great experience. Highly recommended for family. Had a three year old daughter with me. She had great time as well.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/10 |
Reviewed by: まこ
There are ups and downs, but the view of the coastline of Kafului when going down is wonderful. Along the way, a cowboy-style guide picks guava and passion fruit for us and takes commemorative photos at the summit and the coast. The horse tends to stop and graze, making it difficult to control, but it navigates well. It's an active itinerary with a total riding time of about two hours. After getting off the horse, everyone bursts into laughter at the sight of each other with bow-legged stances and tanned skin. Be sure to prepare a change of clothes, as your outfit will get dirty, and don't forget to take care of your throat and nose! Driving on the winding road with a rental car is not covered by insurance, so do so at your own risk.
アップダウンがありますが、下りるときのカフルイの海岸線の眺めがすばらしいです。途中、カウボーイスタイルのガイドさんが、グァバとパッションフルーツを採ってくれたり、頂上と海岸で記念撮影をしてくれます。馬は、すぐ道草してしまい、なかなかいうことを聞いてくれませんが、上手にナビゲートしてくれます。乗馬時間正味2時間のアクティブな行程です。馬を降りた後、ガニ股でガングロ姿に、参加者全員大爆笑です。服がダート染めになってしまいますので、着替えの用意と喉と鼻の中のケアをお忘れなく!
ワインディングロード部分のレンタカーでの走行は、保険の適用外ですので自己責任で。
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/22 |
Reviewed by: The Marshalls
For my kids first time in Maui I wanted them to experience a true Luau. We didn't want to pay the price that the Old Lahaina Luau charged (even though we had been to it on our honeymoon and loved it, and everyone always says its the best one on Maui) so we went to the Hyatt. I was disappointed that it was on concrete with the stage so far away, after we waited in the rain and sunny heat (yes at the same time!) in line for 45 minutes! The mai-tai's were not very strong either and we wanted to get the most bang for our buck. On the other hand, the show was entertaining enough, the staff was very friendly, and we met a lovely family from Tokyo, so we all had a great time. The fire dancers were a big hit! I thought the food was EXCELLENT, especially for such a large buffet, and my kids really enjoyed the whole thing. For the price, it was a decent deal since one of my kids was free, but I think The Old Lahaina Luau is the only way I would go if I had it to do over again.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had a very fulfilling horseback riding experience from the mountain to the coast. In the end, I even got to try running.
The trail is a dry red dirt road, so the dust is quite something. By the end, everything from my hair to my clothes and even inside my nose turns brown. It's a good idea to wear a hat and sunglasses, and if possible, cover your face with a bandana or something... But while riding, the scenery is so beautiful that you won't mind at all, and I think it was a truly wonderful experience.
I recommend this over the horseback riding at a certain ranch in Kapalua. For those participating in the morning, there is a school just before the location, and the road can get congested, so I think it's better to arrive early.
山の上から海岸まで、とても充実した乗馬が楽しめました。最後には、走ることまで体験できました。
行路は、赤土の乾いた道なので、砂埃がすごいです。終わってみると、髪の毛から着るもの、鼻の穴の中までまっ茶色になります。帽子、サングラス、できれば顔をバンダナかなんかで覆っておいた方がいいかも・・・でも、乗馬している間はそんなことは気にならないくらい景色はいいし、とっても素晴らしい体験ができたと思います。
カパルアの方にある某ランチの乗馬より、こっちの方がお勧めです。午前中に参加する方は、現地の少し手前に学校があり、道路が渋滞するので早めに行った方がいいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/14 |
Reviewed by: adrian
My 13 year old grandson found this activity on the Internet and chose it for our trip to Maui. Both he and I, a 69 year old guy, were beginners. The guides were fantastic, the horses great, and the trail near the top of a mountain and descending to a beautiful beach, were outstanding!
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Peggy
we had a wonderful time dinner was great and the staff was great too. then we went down stairs drank and dance.that was a anniversary to remember.thank you maui princess
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Jess
We had the time of our lives! We were on our honeymoon and I had no experience, my husband had very little. The crew members made this so enjoyable. They called all of us by our names, they made sure we were having fun and comfortable. They took the time to explain everything to us and answer any questions. The experience was amazing, the fish and coral were spectacualar. We even saw a reef shark! Exciting! We always felt safe and had a blast. Anne didn't give up on me when I had a hard time getting used to snuba diving, quickly she had me down enjoying the adventure. They were so funny and everyone had a great time. The captain was so funny and helpful. Do yourself a favor, enjoy this adventure and use this crew...they were amazing!
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/04 |
Reviewed by: rscastro
we had so much fun and the crew takes such good good care of you.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Barry Parker
This was our second year in a row with UFO and we could not have been happier. Once again they made the experience one we won't forget for a long time. Paul and Mike were just terrific on the boat and my 16 year old granddaughter and her best friend had the time of thier lives. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/24 |
Reviewed by: くろぶた
We were able to see a lot of turtles up close while snorkeling!! For us turtle lovers, it was truly moving (>0<)!
On the way to and from, we encountered a school of flying fish on the boat! They were jumping a lot~! During snorkeling, we got to see a family of barracuda, pufferfish, and various butterflyfish, among other underwater creatures that you would typically meet while diving. It was surprising to encounter them while snorkeling (・。・)!!
This time, the tour was in English, so we were the only two Japanese people. The rest were American families. Although it was English-only, we had no major issues even with our broken English. The captain was unique, and all the staff were friendly. We even met a family that had lived in Japan, which made it a lot of fun!!
While playing, there were floatation devices and life jackets available, and staff were always nearby, so we felt safe. I think it was a tour that people of all ages could enjoy!
スノーケルで、かめを沢山マジかで見れました!!これには、かめ好きな私達にとって、感動(>0<)/ものでした!!
行き帰りの途中、船の上で飛魚の群れに遭いました!メッチャ飛んでましたぁ~!
スノーケル中には、カスミアジの親子を見れたり、ハリセンボウや色んなチョウチョウウオの仲間達等・・と、水中でダイビングをすると出会えるような水中生物達に、スノーケルで出会えてビツクリ(・。・)!!!!
今回は、英語でのツアーだったので日本人は私達の2人だけ。後は、アメリカ人ファミリー等。と、英語onlyではありましたが、片言英語でもさほど問題なく、キャプテンもユニークで、スタッフの皆さんも親切だし、日本に住んでいたというファミリーとも出会えたりと、スゴク楽しめました!!
遊んでいる時も、浮き具やライフジャケットもあるし、必ず近くにスタッフの人もいるので、安心です。また、老若男女問わず楽しめるツアーだったと思います!
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Stefan
so nice its everithing.You are super
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Tom and Jodi
Dave and Suzy you guys are the best. We always love coming to Maui and meeting up with the Action Sports Maui team. We observed your instructors to be the best on Maui. You provide good sound advice for eager individuals getting involved with the sport. We hope to come back often because our experience was awesome! Thanks so much from Tom and Jodi - Hood River/Portland Oregon
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/23 |
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