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All Reviews for Maalaea in Maui

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Ocean Explorer 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Maalaea [Dec-Apr]

Best experience ever!!

Reviewed by: Anna

OMG!! We had the best day ever! 2 different whales got very close to our boat, played in front of us and showed a very nice game to us!!
The personnel was very friendly and polite and asked all questions and gave us information about whales!

I’m very happy I chose them!!
Highly recommend!!

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Packages: Whale Watch Plus (2 hours): Premium Cruise with Better Viewing Experience
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/03/31
Activity Date: 2021/03/29

Trilogy Deluxe Sunset Cocktail Sail Open Bar & Gourmet Appetizers from Maalaea

Every year

Reviewed by: Todd

We do this every time in Maui and never disappointed with the experience! This trip out had an amazing crew...female captain and crew...topnotch, fun, pro, knowledge of whales and Maui...just a great time! This is with rain most of the trip...they still made it well worth the time.
The office support are great as well during some weather issues, they had to change the trip and it was communicated very well.

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Packages: 2-Hour Sunset Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/03/27
Activity Date: 2021/03/06

PacWhale Eco-Adventures 2-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Maalaea [Nov-Apr]

Whale jumper

Reviewed by: David F

We have seen whales before but we have never seen them jump. Our wish came true. This was the end of the season and the captain and staff did a good job and put us on the whales. The narrator and naturalist did a great job.

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Packages: 2-Hour Standard Whale Watching Cruise (9:00AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/03/27
Activity Date: 2021/03/25

Calypso Deluxe Molokini Crater & Turtle Town Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

Snorkeling made easy!

Reviewed by: David F

Molokini was beautiful. Turtle Town had murky water. Did not even stop but we spent extra time at Molokini. Got in some whale watching too and had two whales swim right up to the boat. Great staff, very helpful and courteous.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/03/26
Activity Date: 2021/03/24

Four Winds Deluxe Molokini Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Taco Bar Lunch & Drinks

Perfect experience!

Reviewed by: Mn Couple

Whales, fish, whales whales whales. This was awesome. Small great group! Fantastic snuba instructor from gotcha snuba. Delicious food. Overall great experience.

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Mahalo for the review! We hope to see you again!

Aloha,
Nikki

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/03/16
Activity Date: 2021/03/06

Ocean Explorer 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Maalaea [Dec-Apr]

Fabulous

Reviewed by: Tiffany

Best time ever. Wonderful trip. Highly recommend. Knowledgeable staff. Saw so many whales.

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Packages: 2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise [9:15 AM]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/03/14
Activity Date: 2021/03/12

PacWhale Eco-Adventures 2-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Maalaea [Nov-Apr]

Great day for

Reviewed by: Cheryl Tabaco

We had a great time aboard Pacific Whale Foundation Whale Watch Cruise. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable.. the boat was clean, and crew wiped down common areas during the cruise. We all wore masks and social distanced.. I felt comfortable and completely safe. Our Naturalist was friendly and answered all our questions. We saw mothers and babies and some with an escort. We had a wonderful day, the sun was shining and weather was beautiful. I would highly recommend this activity. Making the reservation was an easy process too.Thank you, Hawaii Activities and Pacific Whale Foundation for a memorable day!!

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Packages: 2-Hour Standard Whale Watching Cruise (9:00AM)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/03/12
Activity Date: 2021/03/06

Lanai Island Guided 4x4 SUV Sightseeing Trekker Tour with Maui to Lanai Ferry

Isaac is awesome!

Reviewed by: Emily and Tatiana

We had a great full-day tour of Lanai with Isaac — he is such a cool, authentic, fun, and knowledgeable guy who made our visit very memorable, through his many personal anecdotes and off-the-beaten path spots explored at a very welcome leisurely pace. Mahalo Isaac!

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Packages: Full Day Tour (6 hours)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/03/03
Activity Date: 2021/03/01

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Great food and service, but were on the wrong side of ship to see sunset!

Reviewed by: KKS

Very knowledgeable staff and super friendly. Good adherance to the COVID protocols. Food was delicious and better than we expected. The only bummer was we were sitting on the wrong side of the ship to watch the sunset:(

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Packages: Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Ocean Quest Vessel]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/01/08
Activity Date: 2020/12/30

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Outstanding Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: PJJ

We had a truly beautiful time during this crazy pandemic. Social distancing was done well. Dinner was yummy!

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Packages: Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Ocean Quest Vessel]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2020/12/24
Activity Date: 2020/11/24

Ocean Explorer 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Maalaea [Dec-Apr]

Wonderful whale watching experience!

Reviewed by: Cali Family

We had a great time, learned a lot about whales and the Hawaiian Islands. we saw quite a few whale tails and heard them singing under water!!

  • beautiful views!

  • crew member teaching us about whales!

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Packages: 2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise [9:15 AM]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2020/12/16
Activity Date: 2020/12/14

PacWhale Eco-Adventures 2-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Maalaea [Nov-Apr]

Great job! We were able to see multiple whales

Reviewed by: Tracy B

We had a great time. This was our first whale watching tour and we saw multiple whales . I recommend this to anyone. Great Job

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Packages: 2-Hour Standard Whale Watching Cruise (9:00AM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/12/05
Activity Date: 2020/12/03

Four Winds Deluxe Molokini Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Taco Bar Lunch & Drinks

Great crew!

Reviewed by: Roolynn

The trade winds kept us from snorkeling at Molokini but the crew found us a quiet and calm cove to snorkel at. The crew was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the drinks were free. A truly enjoyable excursion. Fellow passengers kept saying that is was their favorite excursion as well. I highly recommend that you take this trip.

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Mahalo for joining us and for writing a review!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/11/25
Activity Date: 2020/11/23

モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

Molokini Island Snorkeling Cruise モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ

Reviewed by: まさき

The sea is beautiful!
There were a few waves, but the water was very clear, and I could see the fish perfectly.
The staff on the boat were very friendly and engaged with us, making it a fun tour.

とにかく海がキレイ!!
波が少しあったけど、透明度が高く、魚もしっかり見えて言うことなし。
船内でもスタッフの方が色々と声をかけてくれて、楽しいツアーとなりました。

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/07/05
Activity Date: 2019/08/18

Expeditions Lanai Ferry Boat Ticket from Maui | Round-Trip & One-Way Rides

Great ferry ride with lots of whales!

Reviewed by: Andrea

We had a great ferry ride to Lanai’i and a fun day on the island.

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Packages: Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/03/14
Activity Date: 2020/02/23

PacWhale Eco-Adventures 2-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Maalaea [Nov-Apr]

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Jordan

Saw a ton of whales and breaches. Also, great service and food and drinks on board. Perfect booking would do again if I go back to Maui.

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Packages: 3-Hour Deluxe Cruise with Lunch - Ocean Voyager (12:30 PM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/03/08
Activity Date: 2020/03/05

Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel Cruise with Food & Open Bar - Pride of Maui

Staffs on board are really nice!

Reviewed by: Chris Qee

Excellent experience, suitable for the first time snorkeling people.
Foods are staffs are amicable and knowledgeable.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/03/07
Activity Date: 2020/02/13

モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

It was the best cruising and snorkeling! 最高のクルージングとシュノーケリングでした!

Reviewed by: 3世代旅行のおじいちゃん

It was the best cruising and snorkeling experience!
The Japanese guidance and explanations made me feel at ease.
The weather was clear,
and during the round trip cruising, we were able to see whales several times,
and snorkeling in the beautiful sea was also fantastic.

最高のクルージングとシュノーケリングでした!
日本語の案内と説明があり安心でした。
天気は快晴、
行き帰りのクルージングでは鯨も何回か見ることができましたし、
美しい海でのシュノーケリングも最高でした。

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/03/06
Activity Date: 2020/03/02

Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel Cruise with Food & Open Bar - Pride of Maui

Turtles, Mai Tais, and Good Times!

Reviewed by: Emily Feagin

The boat crew was outstanding. Very informative and helpful in all aspects of the trip. Many whales were spotted throughout the entire adventure and the crew's commentary on the whales was interesting. Breakfast and lunch on the boat was also excellent. Breakfast was light and more so appetizers so if you need more sustenance make plans for that. Lunch had plenty of food leftover if you wanted/needed seconds. Around lunch time the bar was opened for drinks and the bartenders were all awesome! A handful of beers (crafts, domestics) and mixed drinks were served. The snorkel gear provided by the boat was great as well. They provided anti-fog spray for the masks so don't worry about bringing any. Oh, there's also a slide on the back of the boat. Good time.

Our group was lucky enough to spot a handful of sea turtles, which really made the trip a special one. The guides on the water were careful to ensure trip members did not get too close or touch the sea turtles, which was nice to see. The bathrooms on board were clean and had no issues. The top of the boat was bench seating with plenty of room for the amount of passengers that were on the trip. Sunscreen was provided on board so do not worry about bringing your own.

Overall, there is nothing I can think of to improve the experience we had. Would highly recommend and even do again if ever back on the island! A+

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/03/03
Activity Date: 2020/02/04

Ocean Spirit Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Seasonal Whale Watching Experience

Very Enjoyable/Excellent Crew

Reviewed by: Bill

We thoroughly enjoyed our sunset cocktail cruise. The staff on board was very accommodating. They aimed to please and they couldn’t have been more helpful. We would certainly recommend this cruise for those looking for a pleasant two hours of sailing.

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Packages: [Fri & Sat] Adults Only Sunset Sail Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/03/02
Activity Date: 2020/02/28

ラナイ島行きフェリーチケット 古代ハワイアンの伝説が残る島へ<片道・往復/マアラエア港発着>

It was a comfortable short cruise. 快適なショートクルーズでした

Reviewed by: hal

We were able to do a lot of whale watching off the coast of Lahaina on both the outbound and return trips. The views of the valleys of Maui and the cloud-covered Haleakalā from the sea were also exceptional.

往復ともラハイナ沖では たくさんのホエールウォッチングができました
マウイの渓谷や海雲のかかったハレアカラの山も海上からの眺めは また格別でした。

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Packages: 往復プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/03/01
Activity Date: 2020/02/05

Expeditions Lanai Ferry Boat Ticket from Maui | Round-Trip & One-Way Rides

great trip

Reviewed by: jade

we had a great trip to Lanai. There were whales jumping on the way over and the beach was beautiful. one day is not enough time to see everything. one should rent a car or get a shuttle up to town to get to see more than just the ferry harbor and the beach.

  • fishermen's trail

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Packages: Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/02/29
Activity Date: 2020/02/04

Expeditions Lanai Ferry Boat Ticket from Maui | Round-Trip & One-Way Rides

Go To Lana’i!!!

Reviewed by: Nancy

The ferry ride to Lana’i was amazing! It was a smooth sailing with a professional crew. Ship was clean, comfortable, and safe. We sat on the upper deck and received several salt water showers which was fun! A bonus was seeing the whales spouting, blowing and playing in the channel! This was a special trip!

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Packages: Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/02/27
Activity Date: 2020/02/24

モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

I was able to see sea turtles! ウミガメにも会えました!

Reviewed by: まさやん

We encountered sea turtles during snorkeling at two locations! And we enjoyed a delicious lunch as well. The boat also had a slide, which was very satisfying. I recommend it! (^^♪

2か所のシュノーケリングでは、ウミガメにも遭遇!そして昼食も美味しくいただけました。ボートには、滑り台もあり大満足でした。お勧めします。(^^♪

  • ボートの滑り台でジャンプ!

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Posted on: 2020/02/26
Activity Date: 2019/02/05

Expeditions Lanai Ferry Boat Ticket from Maui | Round-Trip & One-Way Rides

Fun Trip Between Lahaina & Lanai

Reviewed by: MauiBound!

The ferry made our overnight trip to Lanai so easy. The boat itself seemed to be well-maintained and clean. It was not overly crowded and was very punctual. I think the price is reasonable considering the service provided.
A side note: We saw more whales on our trips to and from Lanai than we have on any whale watch we have ever taken!

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Packages: Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/02/23
Activity Date: 2020/02/05

Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel Cruise with Food & Open Bar - Pride of Maui

A beautiful and fun experience!

Reviewed by: Hillswilliams

This excursion was one of my favorite things we did on the island! The crew members were fun and were very helpful to any and every one on board to ensure a great experience. They encourage first timers to attend a quick snorkeling class before you head out in the water, provide you with sunscreen, wetsuits if you are easily chilled, and also have “snuba” gear for those seeking extra adventure. The crew members were personable and eager to get to know the participants if you are willing to talk and mingle. We went on the first tour of the day, so we were provided with coffee and a tasty continental breakfast, as well as lunch, cocktails, and homemade cookies. The hospitality was nothing short of outstanding. Everyone on board was educated about what to expect from both stops and and we got to have a few whale watching experiences on the ride over! Also, don’t miss out on the photo package (we got some great shots and some belly laughing video footage of our group) - and certainly go down the slide for the extra excitement! I would recommend this to people of all ages!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/02/16
Activity Date: 2020/02/04

ホエールウォッチングクルーズ  <12~4月/軽食&アルコール2杯付き/英語ガイド/カアナパリビーチ発>

You should see whales in Maui during winter. マウイの冬はクジラを見るべし

Reviewed by: ポルトマルガリータ

This was my first time in Maui during this season, so I thought whale watching was a must and signed up for it. Initially, I had booked a tour departing from Kaanapali Beach, but it was changed to Lahaina at the last minute. I was a bit confused, but since we boarded from the pier instead of the beach, it was nice not to get wet while boarding. (I received several emails from Veltra regarding the change, which was helpful.)

The frequency of whale encounters was higher than I expected, so in that sense, I was satisfied. However, I think it would have been even better if we could have gotten a bit closer to see them. The explanations about the whales' ecology were in English, but they were detailed and easy to understand.

The meeting time was 7:45, with the tour starting at 8:00. Veltra advised us to arrive by 7:30, but in the end, there was no guidance until just before 8:00, and participants seemed to be gathering in the designated area looking a bit lost, which made me somewhat anxious. The light snack was a ham and cheese croissant sandwich (which tasted good). There was also fruit available, but it felt more like a self-service situation rather than being fully catered.

During this season, there are a considerable number of whales near the coast, and for those who are sensitive to being on boats, you can also see them at the scenic point in Maalaea Bay.

この時期のマウイは初めてでしたので、ホエール・ウオッチングは外せないと思い、申込みました。
当初カアナパリビーチ発を申し込んでいましたが直前にラハイナ発に変更となり、少し戸惑いましたが、ビーチからでなく桟橋からの乗船だったため乗船時に濡れることなく良かったです。(ベルトラさんからは変更につき事前に何度かメール連絡をいただき助かりました)
思ったよりもクジラに遭遇する頻度は高く、そういう意味では満足でした。
ただ、もう少し近づいて見ることが出来たら、なお良かったと思います。なおクジラの生態等について英語でしたが詳しくわかりやすい説明でした。
集合は7:45、ツアースタート8:00で、ベルトラさんからは7:30までには現地へとのアドバイスがあったのですが、結局8:00ぎりぎりまで
案内はなく、参加者らしき人たちが指定場所で所在なげに集まっていたので、やや不安ではありました。軽食はハム・チーズのクロワッサンサンド(味は良かったです)。果物もありましたが、必要な人は自分で取にいく感じで至れり尽くせりという感じではありませんでした。
この時期は沿岸近くに相当数のクジラがおり、船に弱い方はマアエラア湾のscenic poitでも見ることはできます。

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Packages: ラハイナ港発
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/02/11
Activity Date: 2020/02/03

モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

It was cold! But I was very satisfied! 寒かった❗でも大満足‼️

Reviewed by: ドラドラ

Starting with welcome fruits, homemade ginger ale, a cheeseburger and hot dog for lunch, cookies with macadamia nuts, and a Mai Tai, I was very satisfied! Upon arriving at Morokai Island, I immediately saw sea turtles, and the snorkeling was excellent with a lot of fish to see. I also encountered sea turtles quickly at the next island. The visibility might have been better at Morokai Island. However, on the way back, I saw whales multiple times and was extremely satisfied! It was just a bit windy and cold. Takako, who attended to us, was very nice! The person at check-in, the one near the boat who showed us the parking, and another Japanese person, everyone was super nice!

ウェルカムフルーツから始まりお手製(?)のジンジャーエール、お昼のチーズバーガー&ホットドッグ、マカダミアナッツが入ったクッキー、マイタイと大満足です!モロキシ島も着いてすぐ海ガメにも会え、シュノーケリングも透明度抜群でお魚がたくさん見られました。次の島でもすぐ海ガメに会えました。透明度はモロキシ島の方が良かったかも。でも帰りに何回もクジラにも会えて大々満足です!ただ風が強くて寒かったです。アテンドしてくれた、たかこさんがとってもいい感じでした!チェックインの人、船の近くにいてパーキングを教えてくれた人、もう一人の日本の方、みんな超いい人でした!

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Posted on: 2020/02/10
Activity Date: 2020/02/09

Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel Cruise with Food & Open Bar - Pride of Maui

Amazing

Reviewed by: Friends

This was a great cruise! The staff was very helpful to get everyone in the water in a timely manner. The reef at Molokini and turtle town were amazing! We saw a variety of sea life while at both location. Also we were able to see multiple turtles in turtle town which made the trip extra special! The boat had a slide that we were able to go on while at Molokini which was so much fun! The food and drinks were good as well!

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Packages: Standard Package
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Posted on: 2020/02/10
Activity Date: 2020/02/04

Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel Cruise with Food & Open Bar - Pride of Maui

So many turtles and whales!

Reviewed by: Ashton

We picked a great time to go during whale season because we not only got an amazing snorkeling cruise but a whale watch cruise as well! We saw so many whales going out to Molokini as well as when we were coming back into the Harbor. I was also blown away with the amount of turtles that we got to see at Turtle Town and the crew was helpful shouting out when they would see one so that everyone would get the chance. Parking was very easy to find and the boat was right behind the lot that we parked at. I was also amazed with how quickly they got everyone checked in with the amount of people that were there. We had the best day and I would definitely go again!

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Posted on: 2020/02/09
Activity Date: 2020/02/04
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