All Reviews for Maalaea Harbor & Ocean Center

Let me just say Alii Nui treated everyone right even from the second we boarded the boat! A full spread of hors d'oeuvres and open bar - created a light, fun, exciting atmosphere . Captain Nick was great - awesome personality ! All the staff was super knowledgeable and very friendly. I'll say this- I could sail on this whale watching tour everyday and never get bored with it- it was that fun! Saw a mother and baby double breach too! Highly recommend whenever you're in Maui !

Had such a great time. It was so much fun. Would do it again.

Nice experience, I will use again for the next trip.

Nice experience, I will use again for the next trip.

I participated with my mother in her 60s. Thanks to the polite service from the Japanese staff, my mother also enjoyed snorkeling. The hamburger for lunch on the boat was delicious. We got caught in the rainy season weather, and it was so cold that we had to wear suits to get in the water. You can rent one for $10. There is another snorkeling spot besides Molokini. We were lucky to see whales while moving between spots, and we were very satisfied to see wild turtles as well. The boat rocked a lot. Even after taking motion sickness medication, I felt nauseous. A foreigner who boarded with us ended up vomiting. It became a very good memory. I definitely recommend participating when visiting Maui.

60代の母と参加しました。
日本人スタッフな丁寧な対応のおかげで、60代の母親も楽しくシュノーケルできました。
船の上で食べる昼食のハンバーグが美味しかったです。
雨期の天候にはまってしまい、スーツを着ないと入らないぐらい寒いです。10ドルで借りられます。
モロキニ以外にもう一つシュノーケルスポットがあります。移動途中に、クジラも見かけることができてラッキーでした。野生のカメも見られて大満足です。
船はとても揺れます。酔い止めを飲んでも、酔いそうでした。一緒に搭乗した外国人は吐いていました。
とても良い思い出になりました。マウイ島に訪問した際はぜひ参加してほしいです。

Great trip. Excellent crew, music, food and drinks! Would definitely recommend.

The waves were strong, so we couldn't dive at Molokini Island, but the weather was great, and the drinks and food were excellent! We were able to swim with sea turtles and see dolphins swimming alongside the boat, which was a valuable experience.

Although there were no staff members who spoke Japanese, there were Japanese instructions available, so we could enjoy ourselves without worry. I would definitely like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

波が強かったのもあり、モロキニ島では潜れませんでしたが、天気も良く、飲み物や食べ物も出て最高でした！ウミガメとも一緒に泳げたし、船と並走するイルカを見ることができ、貴重な経験をしました。
また、日本語を話せるスタッフはいませんでしたが、日本語の説明書が用意されていたので、安心して楽しむことができました。
また機会があれば是非利用したいです。

My husband and I very much enjoyed the guided tour of Lanai. It's the best way to go. Our guide, Bruce, is very knowledgable about the Island and it's history (as he grew up on the island) and told us many, many interesting facts. He is very personable and accommodating. Best tour guide we've ever had. Highly recommend this tour for everyone.

This was my second attempt at the Molokini Island snorkeling tour, but unfortunately, we couldn't go to Molokini Island due to the unfavorable wind direction. I couldn't go last time either. (Tears) We ended up snorkeling at a different spot (and I did see a sea turtle), but now I will try again for a third time! Until I can go to Molokini Island.

今回は二回目挑戦のモロキニ島シュノーケリングツアーでしたが、残念ながら風の向きが悪く
モロキニ島には行けませんでした。前回も行けず。（涙）
違うポイントでのシュノーケリングになりましたが（ウミガメも見れました）
こうなったら３回目に挑戦します！モロキニ島に行けるまで。

I booked the full day tour based upon the reviews I read and I was not disappointed. Garrett was our guide and he was fantastic. My sister and I are very inquisitive and he was able to answer all of our questions and maintained a running commentary about the island and its history. Lanai is very different from the other Hawaiian islands that I've visited (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the big island) and I'm glad I had the chance to tour Lanai.

I visited Maui for the first time and decided to choose the Trilogy tour to visit Lanai, which only has luxurious resorts and can only be accessed through excursions. I stayed near Lahaina on Maui Island partly because it made it easier to participate in this tour. The price was a bit steep, but the boat's facilities were good, and the timing for snacks and fruit drinks was great! The staff was very friendly and professional! During the cruise, we even encountered a pod of dolphins, which was very exciting on board.

The reconfirmation, gathering, and everything on the boat was in English, but since we were the only Asians on that trip, they were quite attentive to us. The private beach on Lanai had a good state of coral preservation, and snorkeling from the beach was quite good. I read experiences from previous visitors and asked beforehand to be notified so I wouldn't miss anything. The island tour included explanations about Lanai's industries and historical sites, which were well done (it was in English, so I couldn't catch all the details, but with a guidebook or smartphone, it was manageable). At the end, there was applause in the vehicle. The local town felt like something out of a Western, and it was at an elevation just slightly lower than Takao Mountain in Tokyo, making it feel like a small highland. Enjoying both the highland and the beach was a double treat.

When we returned from the town visit, we had an early dinner? Or a late lunch? It felt like a 3 PM dinner, and the BBQ only had chicken, which made me think it didn't quite match the tour price, but considering it as a late lunch, I was fully satisfied! Notably, the sunset during the return cruise was spectacular! The town of Lahaina bathed in the sunset, along with Iao Valley and Haleakalā Mountain, created the most gorgeous sunset.

　初めてマウイ島を訪れ、、豪華リゾートしか無いラナイ島は、エクスカーションで行くしかないなと、トリロジーのツアーを選択しました。今回マウイ島ステイを、ラハイナ近くにしましたのも、このツアーに参加しやすいからという理由もありました。お値段はちょっと張りましたが、船の設備は良いし、軽食やフルーツ飲み物のタイミングもGood！スッタフは、とてもフレンドリーで、プロフェッショナル！！行のクルーズでは、イルカの群れにも会え船内大興奮。
　リコンファームも集合も船内も全部英語だったけど、私たちの参加した回は、東洋人らしき人は私たちだけだったので、かなり気を付けていてくれました。
　ラナイ島のプライベート感覚のビーチで、サンゴの保存状態も良く、ビーチからのシュノーケリングとしてはかなり良かったです。前の方の体験談を読んで、聞き逃すといけないので事前に声をかけるよう頼んでおきました。島内観光は、ラナイ島の産業や歴史名所など、説明もばっちりで（英語なので、細かいところは聞き取れませんが、ガイドブックや、スマホがあれば、大丈夫）最後は車内で拍手が起きてました。ローカルな町は、西部劇に出てくるようで、標高が高尾山(東京の）よりちょっと低いくらいのところなので、ちょっとした高原です。高原とビーチ一粒で２度おいしい。タウンビジットから戻ると早めのデイナー？遅めの昼食？が３時デイナーと思うとBBQが、チキンだけだったので、ちょっとツアーの値段と見合わないかなとは思いましたが、遅めのランチと思えば充分満足！！特筆すべきは、帰りのクルーズのサンセット！！
夕焼けに染まるラハイナの町と、イアオ渓谷、ハレアカラ山最高のゴージャスサンセットでした。

The staff were very kind, asking each person about drinks, sandwiches, and chips. It was also fun to encounter a whale and even a pod of dolphins by chance.

スタッフの方は飲み物やサンドイッチ、チップスなども1人ずつ聞いて回り、とても親切な対応でした。クジラや偶然イルカの群れにも遭遇でき楽しかったです。

I don't understand English at all, but I was relieved that the tour details were provided in advance. However, on that day, the weather was bad with strong winds, and it rained partway through. The yacht was swamped by waves, and several passengers, including myself, experienced seasickness. The crew's response was good. We were able to see whales, so overall, I was satisfied with the experience.

英語は全く分かりませんが、ツアー内容を予め教えておいて頂けたので安心でした。ただこの日は悪天候で風が強く途中で雨も降り、ヨットは波にのまれ、私を含め乗客の数人が船酔いを起こしてしました。乗務員の対応はよかったです。クジラも見ることが出来て内容的には満足です。

Before participating in the tour, I was a bit anxious after reading reviews that mentioned "not enough fish," but... the blue ocean, the abundance of fish, and above all, meeting a sea turtle instantly lifted my spirits!!! The ocean was truly beautiful, and even though it was my first time snorkeling, I was so excited as soon as I got in the water that I must have tensed up, resulting in muscle soreness the next day (laughs). The clarity of the water at Molokini left me speechless. It reminded me of the importance of cherishing nature.

There was an initial briefing about safety in the ocean, and we were advised not to get too close to the turtles. However, a sea turtle suddenly appeared right in front of me, and as I tried to keep my distance, it actually swam closer to me... I was amazed at how fast the turtle was swimming (≧▽≦).

The BBQ lunch was also fantastic, with stunning views and the beautiful blue of the ocean, making it feel like the best experience ever! After the BBQ, we moved to another location, but it got a bit chilly, and I hesitated to get back in the water. However, since I had the chance to see the turtle and swimming in such a beautiful ocean doesn't happen often, I dove in! Thanks to that, I was welcomed by many fish.

They mentioned that they changed the order of the stops based on the day's conditions, and it resulted in an amazing experience. I'm also grateful for Miho and the friendly staff's accommodating attitude (*^-^*). I mistakenly misunderstood the pickup location and ended up being late, but they quickly sent another vehicle, allowing me to participate without any issues. I was feeling anxious about being late, but thanks to Miho's presence, I was able to enjoy myself.

ツアーに参加する前に口コミにて「魚が少ない」などとあり、少し不安だったのですが・・・
海の青さ、たくさんのお魚、そしてなによりウミガメに会えて一気に気分は最高！！！
本当に本当にきれいな海で、初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが海に入ってすぐに興奮状態になり、変な力が入っていたのか翌日は筋肉痛に(笑)
モロキニの水の透明度は本当に言葉がなくなります。自然を大切にする気持ちを思い出させてくれました。最初に海での注意事項などの説明があり、カメにあまり近づきすぎないようにとのことでしたが、目の前に突然ウミガメが現れ、なるべく離れようとしたのですがカメの方から近づいてくるというか・・・カメの泳ぎの速さにビックリ(≧▽≦)
お昼のBBQもステキな景色と綺麗な海の青さで、なんだか最高でした！BBQのあと別の場所に移動したのですが若干冷えてしまい海に入ることを躊躇したのですが、せっかくカメにも会え、こんな海で泳ぐことはそう何回もあることではないのでダイブ！！おかげでたくさんのお魚さんに迎らえました。
当日の状況で回る順番を変えたとのことでしたが、おかげで最高の経験ができました。ミホさんやスタッフの方々の気さくな対応にも感謝です(*^-^*)
ピックアップの場所を勘違いして時間に遅れてしまったのですが、すぐに別の迎えを出してくれ無事に参加できました。遅れたこともあり不安を抱いていたのですがミホさんの存在のおかげで楽しむことができました。

The food was very good, the service was great and the memories are unforgettable!

This was a very nice and romantic evening. We loved the food and atmosphere. It was a tad bit windy for flowey dresses, but several areas to get out of the wind if necessary.

I highly suggest taking this fishing cruise! Not only was the Captain and crew very knowledgeable on all the types of fish, the Captain put us in the perfect spot so that practically everyone on board caught at least one fish. I myself caught 4, and two of those were keepers. They were all cleaned and ready for me when we departed the boat and I was even given the perfect way to eat them. What a fun time!

The staff was so wonderful. Very friendly and tentative!

All of the staff were extremely helpful and made this experience really wonderful. I had not signed up for snuba initially, but after getting on the boat my Mom and I decided we would really love to have that experience - and Justin the snuba instructor made it happen for us! I am completely hooked what an amazing experience, Justin couldn't have been more attentive to the group and made sure we saw all sorts of things - eels, octopus, fish you name it! Turtle town was a little rough once we got there due to weather but still managed to see at least three turtles!! I did get motion sick intermittently but the staff had this great fresh ginger drink kept me going so I could enjoy as much snorkeling as I could handle. Would definitely do this again, might even go get scuba certified now!!

As a mature couple, we had a wonderful experience that brought us back to our childhood after a long time. The views from the boat to Molokai Island were stunning, and we spent a refreshing and enjoyable time. As mentioned in other reviews, the Japanese female staff were very considerate, which made our first snorkeling experience fun. Although I thought $45 was a bit pricey for the professional underwater photos, I ended up purchasing the CD. The photos were definitely more impressive than what I could have taken myself.

熟年夫婦ですが、久しぶりに童心にかえって素晴らしい体験をしました。モロカイ島までのボートからの景色も素晴らしかったし、心洗われるような楽しい時間を過ごしました。他の方の口コミにもあるように、日本人の女性スタッフの方が良く気遣ってくださるので、シュノーケリングは初めてでしたが、楽しく体験出来ました。水中での写真をプロの人が撮ってくれるので45ドルとちょっと高いとは思いましたが、そのCDを購入しました。自分で撮ったものよりさすがにすごかったです。

We have wanted to snorkel the Coral Gardens for a number of years and found that the trip aboard the Four Winds would not only take us there but at one third the price of our usual snorkel trip supplier. The food was great and the staff friendly and helpful. The only thing I would recommend is warning their customers not to touch the turtles.

Nice boat, great friendly staff and good equipment. 5+ hours on the water with breakfast, lunch and a bar included. Just wear a swim suit and bring a towel. Great snorkeling locations too!

Perhaps the best excursion I've been to in Maui or any other destination. The staff was incredible, all friendly and fun!

Overall and enjoyable day. Catamaran was nice and comfortable. Guides, chiefs and barman very good service. Snorkeling was fairly good, lots of sea turtles to be seen - guides very helpful in locating and ensuring everyone had a chance to view them. Unfortunately on the day we went we were unable to go to molokini due to rough waters - I was very disappointed about this as a big reason I booked this was to see the under water crator. The tour guides however did their best to accommodate for another spot. Breakfast, lunch dessert and alcohol were all served - food was good. I was pleasantly surprised about the amount of catering/alcoholic drinks that were provided given the length of the tour

We participated in a tour with a Japanese guide for our family trip, which included eight girls aged 5 to 80, as we had parents with mobility issues. There was only one other couple who were Japanese; the rest were foreigners.

Our guide, Miho, was very attentive and cheerful. She engaged in conversation with my parents on the boat and helped my mother, who was afraid of the sea, at a slow pace suitable for the elderly. It was a great help. The children were more focused on jumping off the boat and the slide rather than snorkeling. Onboard, we also enjoyed unlimited Hawaiian beer, sampling three different types, so there were plenty of ways to have fun besides the sea. Miho's stories were enjoyable, so I highly recommend this experience.

下は5歳から上は80歳までの女子ばっかりの8人家族旅行。足の不自由な両親がいたので 日本語ガイド付きのツアーに参加しました。日本人は私たち以外にはご夫婦が1組いただけ。後は外国の方ばかり。
ガイドのミホさんは とても 気の利く 明るい方で 船内では 両親の話し相手になってくれたり 海を怖がる母を 手取り足取りゆっくり年寄りのペースで補助してくれたりと とても 助かりました。 子供たちは シュノーケリングより 船上からの飛び込みやスライダーに夢中。船内では ハワイのビールも飲み放題！ 3種類を飲み比べたりと 海以外の楽しみ方も あります。ミホさんのお話も楽しいのでぜひオススメです。

The snorkeling at the stunning Molokini Island was amazing. I enjoyed swimming with lots of fish and fully experienced Maui. The Japanese guide was kind and attentive to many details. The food was delicious too.

絶景のモルキニ島のシュノーケルは最高でした。たくさんのお魚と泳げてマウイ島を満喫しました。日本語のガイドさんは親切でいろいろと細かいところまで気を使ってくれました。ごはんも美味しかったですよ。

Wonderful way to spend a few hours; the displays & sea life are awesome, the grounds beautifully maintained. Perfect for families; the young and the older will be delighted.

Great experience loved every minute of it. Staff was great, the food was amazing and who can resist an open bar.

We have been to Maui so many times but never had tried the sunset cruises that are available, and there are quite a few. But after some research we decided to try the Pride Of Maui Sunset Cruise, and we are glad we did. The crew were polite and made sure we were taken care of. The buffet was good, and the drinks were not watered down like some of the mass events we have been to. Chatted with the captain and got to ride along with him on the way back which made us feel like a part of the cruise as well. The views are spectacular and we were lucky to have almost a cloudless view the whole trip. We went in September and the weather was perfect.
I would highly recommend the Pride for your next adventure. Price was cost effective, and if you have kids they will love it.
Mahalo

This was so cool and my new husband and I had so much fun. This was probably threw highlight of our honeymoon. I was super excited that they had goggles for people who wear prescription glasses! The crew was fantastic and super nice. The areas that they took us to were so much fun! This was my first time snorkeling and now I am addicted because of this cruise!