All Reviews for Maalaea Harbor & Ocean Center

Our family had an amazing time snorkeling and whale watching. The food was also very good and everyone had plenty to eat. Our favorite part was the wonderful crew. They were funny and kind and engaging and made us all feel super comfortable, mostly our 5 and 7 year old. This boat was great for kids and had a few options for them to be able to see the underwater life. We had plenty of time to snorkel and then lots of relaxing time in the boat to see a ton of humpback whales. We are already planning our Four Winds snorkel trip next year!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner cruise. We enjoyed great food, company, saw whales, and just relaxed and took it in.

Amazing adventure!! The ferry was easy, quick, and comfy! Josh picked us up and shared souch history, knowledge, and experience with us!!! Definitely recommend!!!

Excellent snorkel with plenty of tropical fish and sea turtles sightings throughout, and the taco bar lunch was quite tasty.

The crew was friendly and attentive, the live music created a relaxing vibe.

The tour explored remote beaches, rugged coastlines, and scenic viewpoints with plenty of photo stops.

The crew was friendly and attentive making everyone feel safe and comfortable on board.

The aquarium is beautifully designed and very well maintained, with exhibits that showcase Hawaii’s unique marine life! Our family had a grand day here.

This cruise offers a perfect balance of scenic views, good food, and a laid-back vibes!

Our tour leader, Clive, was full of information and island stories. He made the tour “come alive,” and we feel we know much more about the island.

On Maui, the best time for whale watching is from December 15 to April 15, but it seems that whales start arriving around October. The two-hour cruise involves searching for whales, moving here and there. The moments when you can see them are brief, so you need to constantly scan the surface of the water.

マウイ島では12月15日〜4月15日までがホエールウオッチングに最適の期間とのことですが、10月くらいからクジラはやってくるようです。２時間のクルーズはクジラを探すためにあっちいったりこっちいったり。見える瞬間は短いので、常に海面を探す必要あり。

Narration by Gracie-Ann was outstanding & the whales too put on quite a show !

Ride was pleasant! Saw whales and dolphins on our ferry over and back!

The food was excellent, the staff were super friendly, and the experience itself couldn't be beat! Photos were priceless and the beauty of both snorkel spots was indescribable

My grandson had a great time on his first time fishing in the ocean. Zach and Gage were great, they provided lots of information on all the fish that were caught on this outing. We can’t wait to come back and go fishing again.

Crew was very helpful, knowledgeable and professional. They would take your fish off the hook and store it for you while giving you some information about the fish you caught. We went to several different spots that the captain knew about trying to find fish and most everybody caught some. Would go back again.

Captain Zack and his two crew mates were amazing hosts and experts at their job. We had a peaceful and informative boat ride followed by some good catches, a whale sighting, and turtle sighting. Really nice people, very professional, good times. Thanks guys! - Rich

Our evening on the Quicksilver was just lovely. The double‑deck catamaran felt extremely spacious and comfortable with my nerves for getting sea sick. The table‑side service made dinner feel special as well, and comforting

Abundant marine life- turtles, tropical fish, and coral!

We had a really great time on our charter on Tues Nov 11th. It was blowing hard in the morning but the crew managed to find us an area that was out of the wind. Captain Zach, Gauge and Styles(?.... Can't quite remember his name) were truly the best part of the whole thing. They were all super engaging and gave a lot of information about the sea life around the island, although the Captain might need to work on his jokes a little! Haha. I would highly recommend this charter company to anyone. Thanks guys! - Leroy, Nathanda and the boys.

Russ was a fantastic tour guide. We felt he was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about his island. Everything was well organized from the ferry to transportation once we got there. We stayed on the island and took the 5:30 pm ferry. Our driver took us to the cat sanctuary and then picked us up and took us to the Four Seasons to chill until it was time to head to the ferry. He then came back and took us to the ferry. This was all very much appreciated!

Sunset cruise was very windy. Sunset was beautiful. Meal was ok at best. Value for your money was not there. Crew did a great job under the conditions.

This was the best activity we did as a family on our Hawaii vacation. Such a beautiful day out at sea. We snorkeled and went down the slide. My 7 and 4 year olds were swimming in the middle of the ocean and having a blast. The staff was so nice and helpful. They fed us lunch and the tacos were delicious. We got a ton of great photos as well.

It was my first time in Maui in 25 years, and I’m really glad I had this experience. From the moment we boarded, I felt an exciting thrill as if I was already on an attraction. The weather was great, and the beauty of it all made me forget about everyday life! The clarity of the ocean, the encounters with sea turtles, and the meals on the boat make me want to come back again!

For those who are unsure about Japanese, there is an incredibly powerful Japanese person named Takako. She embodies the energy of Hawaii. She approached me very casually, and she has such a fun personality.

I will definitely come back. MAHALO!!

25年ぶりのマウイでしたが、本当にこの体験をして良かったです。
乗船してからすぐにアトラクションに乗っているかのようなワクワク感で、天気も良く、日頃の現実が忘れられるような美しさです！
海の透明度、ウミガメとの遭遇、船上での食事ともにまた来たいと思います！

日本語に不安の方々へ
Takakoさんという物凄くパワフルな日本人の方がいらっしゃいます。ハワイのエネルギーを溜め込んでいる方です。とてもフランクに話しかけてくれて本当に楽しい人柄の方です。

かならずまた来ます。
MAHALO！！

The ferry was great - a bit expensive at$70 each direction. We were able to see all the highlighted stops on Lana’i in just one day. Fun little town diner for breakfast. We used a Jeep to explore the island - another $200. So, for two of us to explore for one day was about$700. This is our 5th trip to Maui so we were curious to explore a nearby island.

We had a wonderful experience with captain Zach and Bailey They both were very friendly and knowledgeable. Great value. Boat was clean well organized and comfortable.

This was the Best Dinner Cruise we've been on!!! We Loved the Sail Boat!! And the dinner was exceptional!!! The staff were all very friendly and did a great job!' And we loved the Captain!! The sunset was Spectacular!! We will do it again!!

We were interested & curious about the recent history of Lanai - from Dole to Murdock to Ellison. Lucky for us, Josh and his family lived it all & he was kind enough to share with us. Having the right guide makes all the difference. If you decide to go, we hope you are lucky enough to catch a day with Josh.

The only negative is parking at Maalaea harbor. Unless you're on the first trip in the morning at 0630, plan on a long walk from your car to the boat. They use a smartphone payment app for all parking in the harbor. At $1 per hour, the rate isn't bad - but the process of in-putting your credit card & rental car license plate info can be a problem, especially if you're running late. We were there at 0545, began boarding at 0600, and under way at 0630 on the dot. Give yourself plenty of time.

My wife and I had a spectacular day. We got on the boat from the beach in Ka'anapoli Beach and sailed to Lanai. There was plenty of food and drink. We landed ashore on Lanai and had a great couple hours on the beautiful beach. The host provided beach chairs, beach mats, snorkel gear, lifeguards, juice and water, snacks and even sun screen. The beach was great and the water was clear. The reef had a variety of fish to observe while snorkeling.
Then a bbq lunch was provided which was plentiful and delicious. The sail back to Ka'anapoli Beach was very pleasant. Again snacks and endless drinks were provided. Great trip!!

We participated as a couple in our 60s. There was no anxiety because the Japanese staff member, Takako, kindly taught us everything. Once on board, we were served juice, bread, and fruit, and then we set off. At Molokini Island, we snorkeled in the beautiful sea, and during the transfer to a spot where we could see turtles, lunch was served. We had the choice of a hamburger or a hot dog. We were able to see turtles as well, and we were very satisfied.

60代の夫婦2人で参加しました。
日本人スタッフのタカコさんが親切に教えてくださったので不安なことはありませんでした。乗船するとジュースとパン、フルーツが配られて、出発です。モロキニ島ではきれいな海でシュノーケル、その後亀が見られるスポットに移動する間に昼食が配られます。ハンバーガーかホットドッグのチョイスでした。亀も見ることができ、大満足でした。