Reviewed by: John and Eva
We have been coming to Maui for years but have never ventured off the island to visit Lana'i. First of all, Veltra allowed us to change the tour date from a Monday to a Thursday with no problem since we had a conflict come up. The ferry ride from Lahaina was easy and took about 45 minutes. The sea was very calm and although they recommend taking sea sickness pills, it wasn't necessary for this trip. Our tour guide Bruce, met us at the ferry dock on Lana'i. He drove us around in an air conditioned Suburban which was very comfortable. It was just the two of us so the tour was really personalized. We took the full day tour which really gives you a great impression of the island. The tour was about 2 1/2 hours in the morning, then an hour for lunch and 2 hours in the afternoon. Bruce, our guide has lived on Lana'i for 20 years and was very knowledgeable. He has seen the positive changes that have occurred on Lanai' since Larry Ellison bought the island five years ago and thoroughly explained the evolution of the island through the current day. We were then dropped off at the ferry dock for the 4:30 p.m. ferry back to Lanai--note, you need to book the return ferry when you schedule the tour and for the all day tour, the 4:30 p.m. ferry is the one to take.
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| Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Darla
Very attentive staff, great experience. Food was good, saw lots of fish and an eel.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Val from Maui
It started out as an ordinary boat ride, on a beautiful clear day, light variable winds. Then, nearing Lanai, we noticed dolphins swimming close to the ferry, going the opposite direction. Some were leaping and spinning. Our boat captain took the moment to slow the boat and loop back around to circle the dolphins again. Thrilling boat ride after all!
I guess part of my delight in the day was the weather -- beautiful and warm on the island. Return trip just as smooth as when I went out in the morning. Then saw a whale.
I'd do the trip again in a minute!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Tony
The ferry ride was exceptional! Lanai was beautiful! This day trip was the highlight of our Maui stay for my wife and I and our three teen daughters. We will be back again very soon. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/25 |
Reviewed by: KEI
The arrangements were smooth. The pick-up and drop-off after arrival were also seamless, making it a great value and very convenient. I will definitely use this service again next time.
手配までもスムーズです。到着後もスムーズに送迎してもらえるので料金もお得で大変便利でした。次回もまた利用させて頂きます。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/13 |
Reviewed by: 眠り王子
I participated during Golden Week, and although it was a bit cold at times, the sea was beautiful with plenty of fish! After diving, it might be a good idea to take measures to stay warm on the boat.
GWに参加したので、ちょっと寒い時もありましたが、海の中は魚もたくさんいて奇麗でした!潜った後に、船で冷えないように対策をしたほうが良いかもしれません。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Tom
Ron was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Only suggestion is to remove the tint from the back windows. They were dark and we had to roll down the windows to see out.
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| Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/05 |
Reviewed by: うさぎ
The staff were friendly, and the service on board was attentive. On the way to Lanai Island, we encountered a pod of wild dolphins, and it was wonderful to stop the boat and take our time to watch them. Once we arrived at Lanai Island, we were able to see many colorful fish while snorkeling! Those who wished could participate in a tour of Lanai Island, and I joined. The local female guide was very polite and shared many stories unique to the area. On the return trip, we enjoyed drinks while watching the sunset, making for a truly lovely time. I would definitely like to go again!
フレンドリーなスタッフの皆さんで、船内でのサービスも行き届いていました。ラナイ島に到着する途中、野生のイルカの群れにも遭遇し、船をとめて、ゆっくり眺める時間も素晴らしかったです。ラナイ島に到着してのシュノーケリングでは、色とりどりの魚をたくさん見ることができました!
希望する人は、ラナイ島内の観光に参加することができ、参加しました。ガイドの現地の女性もとても丁寧に、地元の方ならではのお話をたくさん聞かせてくださいました。
帰りの船内も、夕暮れを見ながらお酒をいただき、とても素敵な時間となりました。またぜひ、行きたいです!
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| Packages: | シュノーケルプラン(2018年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Whales
We had a comfortable trip there & back. Wish you still had a ferry running to Molokai
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| Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Katharine
The staff was excellent, we were sorry that we were unable to snorkel, but thoroughly enjoyed the whale watch. Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/11 |
Reviewed by: TC Jones
Our captain (Emily) and crew were fantastic hosts! They educated us on the hump back whale while entertaining us with great stories, food and drink. Good time had by all!
Highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali Beach (8:00 AM, 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Canada Robert
We were lucky that it was a beautiful day on the water. Everything was perfect! We saw so many whales we couldn't keep up with which side of the boat they were breaching on. Our "Captain Dan" was the most amazing host. He provided a lot of insight into the whales (their behaviour, etc), the surrounding area & history, the crew on the boat and even his own life. It wouldn't have been the same without him onboard. Thanks, "Lieutenant Dan"!! Riley was an excellent bar keep and equipment manager. I don't remember the names of the rest but all were so professional and accommodating. Snorkelling on the Molokini for a newbie like my wife was a breeze thanks to ALL of them. Will definitely book this again when we go back to Maui.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/11 |
Reviewed by: K-point
I was looking forward to Molokini, but unfortunately, the weather was bad with rain the day before. The sky was covered with thick, dull clouds, and the sea didn't shine brightly. There weren't as many fish as I had hoped, but I did encounter sea turtles. After snorkeling, I enjoyed the resort atmosphere with free drinks, including beer. I was a bit surprised that the transportation was a taxi, and I didn't realize it was for us right away.
楽しみにしていたモロキニでしたが、前日も雨であいにくの天気。どんより厚い曇に覆われ、明るく輝く海とはなりませんでした。魚の数は期待したほど多くはありませんでしたが、海亀には遭遇出来ました。シュノーケリング後はフリードリンクでビールも飲めてリゾート気分を味わえました。送迎がタクシーだったのはちょっとビックリで、自分たちの出迎えと直ぐには分かりませんでした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/16 |
Reviewed by: MTsukakoshi
From December to April, humpback whales come to the Hawaiian Islands, and while I saw them on Oahu, I thought Maui would be a better place to see them up close. I also signed up for the Trilogy, which is a catamaran, so I thought we might be able to see the whales closer to the water's surface. Although the tour was in English, it was fine for us, as we were the only Japanese participants. We were able to see the whales for quite a while, and one came right up to the front of the catamaran, which was very impressive. Additionally, the triangle area between Maui, Molokai, and Lanai is said to be shallow, making it a good spot for nurturing calves. It’s estimated that around 4,000 humpback whales come to the islands each month, so I highly recommend this season for whale watching.
12月から4月の間、ハワイ諸島沖にザトウクジラが来るということで、オアフ島でも見たのですが、マウイ島のほうが近くで見れそうなのとトリロジー号はカタマランなので水面近くでクジラがみられるかも?と思い申し込みをしました。英語のみなのですが、英語の話せない私たちで大丈夫でした。日本人も私たちだけでした。クジラはかなりの間見ることができ、一番近くでカタマランのすぐ前まで来てくれ、迫力満点でした。また、マウイ島、モロカイ島、ラナイ島のトライアングル地帯は地形的に浅いらしいので、子育てにはちょうどいいらしいです。月には4000頭のザトウクジラが来島するらしいので、これからのシーズンはおすすめです。
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| Packages: | ラハイナ港発プラン(2018年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Marina
We live on Maui but decided to venture out to Lanai. This little ferry was great! I was able to book trip for 5 people fast online and confirm it within 15 minutes just one day ahead.
Weather was great and ride was smooth to Lanai. We even managed to see wails. On island we decided to stay longer and I was able to move our tickets to last ferry without any problems (there is a phone number on the tickets, they do pick up the phone fast). Ride back was in the dark but it still was fun, we got to see amazing starry sky!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Corey Thomas
We had such a great time snorkeling!! The secondary location was full of sea life and it gave more time to watch for whales. Great trip and we’d definitely go again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Fenyx
This was my only tour in Maui since I did another in Kona.
Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
I was the only person in the cab to and from the tour.
I had a great seat on the boat and everyone seemed very friendly.
They provided everyone with free snorkeling gear but I had a cold so brought my own snorkel. Not sure how much they clean the gear.
Snorkeling site wasn't the best. I didn't see much but others claimed to see a turtle and manta ray. There were far too many people in the water! There was another tour group right next to us. We didn't see many whales either :(
Food and drinks were good, even able to take leftovers.
Overall good experience for singles, families, and couples- gay or hetero.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise Package (Jan to Mar) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: 女学院
The day I went, it was very windy, and due to the weather, I couldn't go to Molokini Island. However, I enjoyed snorkeling in the waters around Maui and participated in activities like whale watching. I was very satisfied because they were very flexible in accommodating my plans.
私の行った日は風が強く、天候の都合上モロキニ島に行くことができませんでしたが、代わりにマウイ島周辺部の海でシュノーケルを楽しみ、ホエールウォッチングなどのアクティビティを行い、非常に柔軟に対応していただいたためとても満足度が高かったです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Tikitucky
I'm regretting that I got sick from seasickness, but thanks to Kana's full support, I was able to swim with the sea turtles. I'm glad I pushed myself to come to Maui!
船酔いで体調を崩したのが悔やまれますが、カナさんのフルサポートでウミガメとも遊泳出来ました。
無理してマウイ島に来て良かったです!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Yoko
I participated with my daughter. We decided to join because there was live music, and the authentic hula show was also very good. There were no Japanese crew members. I’m not good at English, but it was not a problem at all. It was a very windy day, so I felt like I might be blown away while watching the show, and it was quite cold. I think it would have been even better if the wind had been weaker.
娘と参加しました。生演奏ありということで参加を決めましたが、本格的なフラのショーもあったのでそちらもとても良かったです。日本人の乗務員はいませんでした。英語が苦手ですが全然問題ないです。風が大変強い日でしたのでショーを見ているときはすっ飛ばされそうでかなり寒かったです。風が弱ければ更に良かったと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/14 |
Reviewed by: rachnmark
Great experience!! Would recommend the Expeditions to my friends and family. Friendly and great customer service!
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| Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/08 |
Reviewed by: あやこ
I've been to Molokini about 20 times, and this was the most fun!
Our Japanese guide, Kana, was wonderful! She took my husband, who was swimming for the first time, to Turtle Point and shared a lot of information about Maui! I enjoyed not only the snorkeling time but also the time we spent chatting (*^^*).
In winter, the water temperature at Molokini is a bit lower than in summer, and I felt there were fewer types of fish, but the clarity was outstanding and truly impressive! I was able to see several large sea turtles up close, which was a rare experience ( ; ; )♡
I definitely want to come back with my family! Thank you so much! ♪
モロキニには20回くらい行っているのですが、1番楽しかったです!
日本語ガイドのカナさんが素晴らしいです!
初モロキニかつ泳げない主人をタートルポイントまで連れて行って下さったり、マウイ島についても色々教えて下さりました!
シュノーケルの時間はもちろん、お話させて頂いた時間も楽しかったです(*^^*)
冬のモロキニは夏よりも少々海水温が低く、魚の種類が少なく感じましたが、透明度抜群で感動しました!
大きいウミガメが何匹も間近で見られて、貴重な体験でした( ; ; )♡
また家族と伺いたいと思います!
本当にありがとうございました♪
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/05 |
Reviewed by: The Gees
We have visited Maui for many years. We have always said we need to do a day trip to one of the lesser visited islands. So we chose Lanai. The tour package was inclusive, so all we had to do was show up. The ferry ride was quite nice. Your your guide was very informative about the history of Lanai. It was nice to see the island that was not over developed. Who knows how long it can stay that way, but we really enjoyed it. As the guide mentioned there is not much to do on Lanai, so the half day tour worked out well for us. Never the less we enjoyed our trip.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/04 |
Reviewed by: なおなお
I went in May last time. This time in November, I heard that we couldn't go to Molokini Island until the day before.
In May, I could hardly see any fish, and the waves were a bit high, which made me feel seasick while snorkeling... but!
This time, the visibility was better than in May, and the waves were calm.
Having casual conversations with Takako made for a very pleasant cruising experience.
The combination of a cheeseburger and a hot dog sausage was the best.
All the staff were cheerful, and it was a lot of fun.
I recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
前回は5月に行きました。今回は11月で、前日までモロキニ島には行けなかったと聞きました。
5月の時は魚はほとんど見れなく波も少し高めでシュノーケリング中に酔いました・・・が!
今回は5月よりも透明度は高く波も穏やかでした。
たかこさんのとの世間話がとても快適なクルージングとなりました。
チーズバーガー+ホットドックのソーセージのみの組み合わせ最高です。
スタッフ全員明るくすごく楽しかったです。
事前に酔い止めお勧めします。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Raidon
This was first time using tour company for snorkeling.
The ship is nice and big, so I did not get seasick at all.
They provided lots of drinks and food. Hamburger and hotdog was good.
They provided free snorkeling kit including fins. Swimsuit for extra money. I brought my own suit, so it helped me to swim in cold water especially in winter season.
Snorkeling at Molokini crater was good experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/15 |
Reviewed by: momo
Lanai City is a small, cute town where I enjoyed eating lunch bought from a deli in the park and spent my time peacefully.
The road to the beach and the shipwreck was quite tough, and I was glad to have a Jeep! It was fun too.
I heard that Lanai is a very safe town, and no one locks their car keys!
I experienced a new Hawaii that you can't find on other islands.
ラナイシティは 小さなカワイイ町で、デリで買ったランチを公園で食べたり、穏やかに過ごしました。
ビーチや難破船への道はかなりハードで、Jeepで良かった!と それも楽しかったです。
ラナイはとてもセーフティな町で、
車の鍵をかけてる人はいないよ~って聞きました。
他の島にはない、新しいHawaiiを体験しました。
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| Packages: | 往復プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Elke
Garrett was the best guide to discover lanai. You can feel his love for his homeplace.
The tour was very good organized. Even the flexebility to rebook to the earlier ferry to return.
To our opinion it is almost impossible to find the ways on lanai without a guide.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Loretta
That was a really nice activity. We saw turtle amd the crew was there for us at any moment.
I recommand that activity to everybody who like water.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/12 |
Reviewed by: マウイっ子
I participated in the snorkeling-only plan. I was a bit worried since I signed up without transportation and had to meet early in the morning, but it took about 40 minutes by car from my hotel in the center of Waikiki. The meeting place was a little hard to find, but I think if you head towards the aquarium, it will be smooth.
For breakfast, I could choose from bagels, fruits, and muffins, and there was also coffee and juice. Lunch was a sandwich made with vegetables and ham. Both were delicious!
We were blessed with good weather, and I enjoyed the cruise to Molokini Island and the snorkeling afterward! The instructions were only in English, but I was able to understand. It was fun! Thank you!
シュノーケルのみのプランで参加しました。早朝の集合で、送迎なしで申し込んだので心配でしたが、ワイキキ中心部のホテルから車で40分ほどでした。集合場所が少々分かりにくかったのですが、水族館を目指して行くとスムーズに行けると思います^ ^
朝ごはんはベーグル、フルーツ、マフィンから選べ、コーヒーやジュースもありました。昼ごはんは野菜やハムを挟んで作るサンドウィッチでした。どちらも美味しかったです!
お天気にも恵まれ、快適にモロキニ島へのクルーズと移動した後のシュノーケリングも楽しめました!説明は英語のみでしたが、理解はできました。
楽しかったです!ありがとうございました^ - ^
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| Packages: | シュノーケルプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Linda and larry frey
This was an awesome tour by Bruce. He was very informative and a wealth of knowledge of the island. We went places and saw scenery and beaches that we would have never gotten to if we would have been on our own with a jeep. We were very pleased and would recommend this tour to anyone. We really enjoyed it.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/08 |
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