All Reviews for Maalaea Harbor & Ocean Center

On the day of the trip, the boat was fully booked with 149 passengers on board. There were few Japanese people, just us and one other group, but a female Japanese staff member was always attentive, allowing us to enjoy the experience without any worries. We were lucky with the weather, as there were hardly any waves, and being on a large boat meant it didn't rock at all.

The BBQ hamburger for lunch was delicious, and the cookies afterward made me feel like I was in America.

During snorkeling, we got to see the crescent-shaped Molokini Island, and at the turtle point, we encountered four turtles, one of which was right in front of us—it was truly moving! Even though I'm not a strong swimmer, I was able to enjoy myself without getting too tired by using the free floatation devices available.

If I have the chance to visit Maui again, I would love to participate again.

　当日は、船は満席で、１４９人もの乗客が乗船されていました。日本人は少なく、私たちともう一組だけでしたが、女性日本人スタッフの方が、常に気にかけてくださって、不安なく、楽しむことができました。天候にも恵まれ、波もほとんどなく、大きな船なので揺れることもなかったのもラッキーでした。
　昼食のBBQハンバーガーは美味しく、食後のクッキーはアメリカを感じました。
　シュノーケリングではモロキニ島のクロワッサン型を目の当たりにし、またカメのポイントでは４頭のカメに出会うことができ、そのうち１頭はもう本当に目の前で見れて感動でした！
　あまり泳ぎが得意でない私でも無料で借りれる浮き具を使って、そんなに疲れることなく楽しめました。
　またマウイ島を訪れることがあれば、また参加したいです。

The views were awesome. Food was good. We enjoyed our cruise.

We had the best time. So much to see and do.
First time visiting the Ocean center, we did lunch as well. Food was excellent

Fui con mi familia, La organización excelente, el equipamiento que nos dieron en perfecto estado, ademas tenían todo tipo de accesorios para alquilar, trajes cámaras, filtros, etc.
El desayuno y la comida muy buena, mai tai, cerveza y gaseosa.
Todo excelente.

We did Real enjoyed. Cudos. ................,..,,.

Staff was super nice and did a great class on snorkeling for beginners. Was my first time, so very helpful! Saw lots of fish and turtles. Great food and drinks! Would do again!

Boat is very comfortable, and staff is great! Food was better than I expected! Sunset was awesome and they kept the drinks coming. Would definitely do again!

I had a very quiet and luxurious time that you can't experience on other islands... ☆
The cruise to Lanai offered a breathtaking view of the sunrise in the middle of the ocean.
It was truly a stunning sight, and it was worth it just for that!
The cinnamon roll served for breakfast was also exquisite!!!
I was anxious because I couldn't speak any English, but I enjoyed myself even though all the staff and customers were foreigners.

他の島では味わえない、とても静かで贅沢な時間を過ごしました。。。☆
ラナイ島へのクルージングは海の真ん中で日の出を楽しめる絶景。
まさに息をのむ光景で、これだけでも価値があります！
朝食に出てきたシナモンロールも絶品！！！
英語は全く話せず不安でしたがスタッフの方、お客様は全員外国人の方でしたが楽しめました。

Unfortunately, the snorkeling spots are not close to the rocky areas, and there are only a limited number of fish. Those who have experienced snorkeling in places like Okinawa are likely to be disappointed. The view of the island from the boat along the way is not bad.

残念ながらシュノーケルのポイントは岩場には近ずけなく、かぎられた魚しかいない。沖縄などで経験した人はガッカリしてる。途中のボートから島の眺めは悪くない

We had a wonderful time on the dinner cruise. The food was great, water was very calm. It was also a very beautiful sunset on the cruise. The staff was great. They took care of every need. Will definitely do this again. The only issue we had was finding the right boat dock.
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We had an awesome time with this crew! They were full of energy and VERY informative! They were very accommodating and made everyone comfortable in snorkeling, SNUBA diving, or those just along for the ride. I would suggest this for everyone!

The crew of Four Winds provided a big group with a great experience. There was a lot of attention to passengers, a great meal, and a fantastic snorkeling experience. We were lucky to get out to Molokini, and though the waves got crazy in the crater everyone saw some amazing sea life. I also loved being able to use the prescription goggles which made my experience even better. I would do this again and again.

Very disappointing. We paid for a trip to Molokini. We were told that it was too rough to snorkel there. Instead, we were taken to Coral Gardens. What they didn't tell us was that Coral Gardens can be accessed from the beach off of Hwy 30. It was very close to the harbor and even though the water was clear, there were few fish. I felt as if I had been cheated. We spent over $100 each and expected to snorkel at the Molokin crater. We talk with some other visitors who went with a different company. They told us how wonderful it was. I don't recommend this company. We booked ahead. Next time we will book when we get to Maui.

We are return customers for the Four Winds & they didn't disappoint ! We did the afternoon trip this time & the weather was pretty choppy, but we were able to snorkel in another area that was also fabulous! The photographer on board was awesome & got some amazing photos of us! Thanks for a great time!

I snorkeled out at Molokini when I was 10 years old and was really happy to make it back 30 years later. I did notice a big difference in the reef and diminished marine life, however, and would suggest for the benefit of that particularly sensitive environment, that it be strongly suggested to guests to buy reef-safe suntan lotion.

That said, the captain was a riot, the staff was all very friendly, and the experience was well worth the money and time spent :)

Wife and I really enjoyed the cruise. The crew was great. They were very attentive to everyone making sure we had a drink or were just doing good. They work their butts from the time you get on board to the time we get back. Nice to get picked up at our hotel so we could have a few drinks and not worry about driving. The food was great and a good variety-ribs. a little sushi, chicken, veggies, crab balls (sure i missed something) were all good and fresh. The adult beverages were first class. Not often you do one of these where they offer top shelf liquor like Oban and Macallan as well as other similar liquor and local beers etc.

everything went smoothly, fun day, Bruce our guide made it a great day and he was entertaining and was very knowledgable. saw a lot. Wiuld use this tour again.

The trip was great! Service was excellent, the staff was very helpful. The two snorkeling locations we visited had great diversity. We saw turtles at the second location, which was awesome. The food was great.

I felt very relieved to have staff who could speak Japanese. I was able to go snorkeling at spots near Molokini Island and Lahaina. Personally, I felt that the spot near Lahaina had more fish. However, Maui does have strong winds, making it easy to get swept away. The staff are watching over you, but I thought I needed to be careful myself as well. Also, visiting two spots can get quite cold. While a hoodie on the boat is essential, I think it would be good to bring a wetsuit if you have one. You can rent one for $10. I enjoyed delicious meals both in the morning and at noon. I would like to use their services again when I go to Maui!

日本語を話せるスタッフの方がいたのでとても安心できました。
モロキニ島とラハイナの近くのスポットでシュノーケリングをすることが出来ました。
個人的にはラハイナの近くのスポットの方が魚が多い感じがしました。
ただ、やはりマウイ島、風が強く、流されやすかったです。スタッフの方が見ていてくれますが、自分でも気を付けないといけないなぁと思いました。あと２か所回るのではっきりいって寒くなります。船上でのパーカーなどももちろんですが、ウエットスーツもあれば持って行った方がいいかなぁと思いました。１０ドルで借りれます。
朝も昼も美味しくいただけました。
またマウイに行ったときはお世話になりたいと思いました！

I booked a tour for my first visit to Lanai Island. I was quite anxious since it mentioned an English guide, but our guide, Bruce, was very friendly and explained the history and geography of Lanai Island in easy-to-understand English.

He took us to many beautiful viewpoints, and I was very satisfied. Since it was my first time, exploring Lanai Island on my own would have been very challenging, so I think it was a great tour.

　初のラナイ島観光ということでツアーを頼みました。英語ガイドと書いてあったのでとても不安でしたが、ガイドのブルースはとてもフレンドリーでわかりやすい英語でラナイ島の歴史や地理などを教えてくれました。
　とてもきれいなビューポイントもたくさん連れて行ってもらい大満足でした。
　初めてでラナイ島を自分だけで回るのはとても大変なので、とてもよいツアーだと思いました。

The weather was fantastic, making for the best snorkeling experience. The support in Japanese was very helpful. Thanks to the advice on snorkeling spots, I was able to encounter sea turtles. I was truly moved. I believe that all the staff and participants had a great time together. I definitely want to participate again next time. Thank you to all the staff. Let me express my heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff. Mahalo nui loa.

非常に天候にも恵まれ最高のシュノーケリングでした。
日本語でのサポートも非常に助かりました。シュノーケリングスポットのアドバイスによりSea turtleと遭遇することができました。
大変感激です。
スタッフもの方々と参加者全員が一緒になって楽しい時間が過ごせていたと思います。
次回も是非参加したいと思います。
スタッフの皆さま、ありがとうございました。
Let me express my heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff.
Mahalo nui loa

This was a great cruise out to the best place I have ever snorkelled, the water at Molokini Crater is really clear and there are lots of fish we even saw a Reef Shark. Turtle Town was great too and we saw a couple of Turtles while we were there, it is just a shame that most people don't listen to guidance and surround the poor things.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and when I was feeling unwell made up a nice drink to help. I would definitely recommend this tour to other, however check before boarding if you will make it to the crated or not as they won't tell you until you have left the dock (experience of some friends who went a few days before us).

One driver, two of us, now that's personal service. What's more, the driver/guide grew up in Hawaii, not a malahini, so was akamai.

Since we were staying in Kaanapali, we had booked a departure from Kaanapali Beach. However, I had seen in a previous review from someone who had booked here that due to strong winds, the departure port was changed on the day of the trip. We received a call at our hotel room and headed to Lahaina Harbor. All the calls were in English, so I could somewhat understand, but I had the hotel’s Japanese desk contact them for confirmation. There was no Japanese guide on board, so all the explanations were in English, but we were able to see several whales. On the way back to the harbor, they played the theme song from Pirates of the Caribbean. We got quite wet, but if you sit in a spot that doesn't get splashed, you can stay relatively dry, so we had a great time. However, I think a jacket might be necessary. It’s fine while the sun is out, but when the sun goes behind the clouds or the wind blows, it can get quite cold, so I think it’s needed. We had fun with turkey sandwiches and Mai Tais!

カアナパリに宿泊していたので、カアナパリビーチ発を予約していたのですが、以前こちらで予約していた方の体験談の中に強風で、当日出発する港が変更になったというのを見ていて、私達の所にも、ホテルのルーム宛てに連絡が入りラハイナ港に向かいました。電話は全て英語だったので、何となく聞き取れたもののホテルの日本語デスクの方に連絡して頂き、再度確認して頂きました。日本人のガイドの方は乗っていないので、全て英語での説明でしたが、クジラも何頭か見れて、港に帰る時にはパイレーツオブカリビアンのテーマ曲を流してくれて、かなりお水をかぶりましたが、ちゃんと濡れない席にいればそんなに濡れずに済むので私達は楽しかったです。ただ、上着は必要かなと…。お日様が出ている間はいいですが、お日様が陰ったり風が吹くと、とても寒いので、必要かと思います。ターキーサンドにマイタイを手に楽しかったですよ～！！

Not only visually great but also quite informative. Would be a great time for families.

The display/aquarium was lovely and entertaining. The staff in the aquarium was knowledgeable and friendly. However, we went to the Seascape restaurant and it took about 5 minutes for the server to acknowledge us, with the acknowledgement being cold and mediocre. We then noticed that they quickly greeted and offered service to a caucasian family as soon as they walked in the door. After waiting another few minutes for the server to come back and take our order, we decided to eat elsewhere. Never been treated like that at a facility before. Terrible impression of the Seascape restaurant, which ultimately spilled into the mood of the aquarium trip. Shame on those servers for making anyone feel like that... Will never return when we visit Maui again.

The staff are friendly, and the food was surprisingly enjoyable (my husband had a cheeseburger and I had the boca burger.. also came with all condiments, chips, and drinks). We've been to a couple other snorkeling adventures before, and this one offered pretty much the same entertainment. If you've never tried a snorkel trip and plan to visit Maui, we would still recommend this activity.

I went on March 29! I was a bit worried about the online reservation, but everything was well taken care of by the person who picked us up. In our group, my family was the only Japanese, but the Japanese staff member Takako (she's the best!!) was always attentive, and she was really reliable for me, traveling with a 5-year-old and a 1-year-old!

Due to the weather, we couldn't go to Molokini Island this time, but we saw whales twice, and it was a very enjoyable time. I want to have a revenge trip to Molokini Island, so I plan to go again!

3月29日に行ってきました！ネット予約でちょっぴり心配でしたが、お迎えにきてくれた方から全て行き届いてました。グループには日本人がウチの家族しかいなかったのですが、日本人スタッフのタカコさん（彼女 最高‼︎）が常に気にかけてくださって、５歳と１歳の子連れの私には本当に頼りになりました！
お天気の影響で今回はモロキニ島に行けませんでしたが、クジラも２回も見れましたし とっても楽しいひと時でした
モロキニ島はリベンジしたいので また行きたいと思ってます！

Based on reviews, my expectations were pretty high. The only thing high was the cost and the brutal 30-40 MPH winds. This cruise should have been cancelled. The day before the Dinner Cruise I received a call to confirm my reservation. The weather unfortunately for 4 days was rain and high winds. The day before the wind was very strong. I asked about the wind conditions and was told no problem as they sailed to a calmer protected area. On the day of the Dinner Cruise we showed up and the wind was howling. You could not even wear a hat. The boat is very nice, the crew was great and attentive. The Captain even said Ma'laea Harbor was the windiest place in Maui. He joked that the salad may blow off the plates. He actually was not joking, the salads did blow off the plates. We were instructed to bring a light sweater as the evenings could be cool. By the end of the trip we needed full ski suits and gloves. Everyone tried to gather in the enclosed part of the boat to escape the wind and cold. The Trilogy out of Lahaina may be a better option as the wind is blocked by the mountain range. If you book, just make sure of the weather forecast. I can envision this being a very nice experience, but due to the wind and cold, it really should have been cancelled.

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