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South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Nov-Apr]

Good time

Reviewed by: Sandy Cheeks

This was a standard whale watching experience. Boat was nice and clean. Crew was friendly and fun . We didn’t have much luck seeing whales, but it was early in the migration season. If nothing else then it a a nice boat ride around beautiful Maui.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Seats are first come first serve. If you want front row then pick up the pace when walking to boat.

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Packages: [8:00 AM] Early Morning Whale Watch Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/10
Activity Date: 2024/12/09

Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Lori H.

We had a fully handicap person with us and the crew was great. They lifted her, in her electric wheelchair, onto the boat. She had room to move around the boat with ease. The bathrooms were not accessible but that was ok. The crew kept checking on her and made sure she was comfortable. It was a good experience, something that she wouldn't normally have been able to do. We were able to snorkel (not her), and didn't have to worry about her not being comfortable. We did not see any turtles, but got to see a small whale.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

I would recommend this excursion.

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We are so happy to hear you had a great time on the Four Winds! Mahalo for your review.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/09
Activity Date: 2024/12/07

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

Day Trip to Lana'i

Reviewed by: Cincanada

Booked the SUV trip around Lana'i. Our driver, Josh, was fun (even with a hurt ankle). He was informative and had loads of family and local stories. We lucked out with a very clear day. Saw a dolphin, whales, turkeys, deer, frankolins, and a beautiful views.

Right from the original phone call, until we were dropped back off at the ferry. The staff was great. Their response time is quick. The instructions they sent are very clear, we had no questions to where to go, what was going to happen, etc.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/08
Activity Date: 2024/12/03

Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures

Hawaii is amazing, the company is average

Reviewed by: Sandy Cheeks

My total cost for this excursion was $242.30. It was not worth that price. The crew was sarcastic and snappy. They did lighten up as the morning went on, but my first impression stayed. Fortunately I’m a seasoned swimmer and snorkeling/snuba is easy, so I didn’t require any assistance. Lastly, it’s a big money grab without much service in return. I understand they are a business, but I cannot understand why they can’t pay their employees? Why do they guilt trip you into having to tip every chance they get? Even the emails leading up to it state the expected gratuity. TL:DR Molokini crater is amazing - you should go! Unless you’re dying to try snuba, then go with a different company and have fun.

Local customer service: 2

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 2

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Snorkeling Only
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/08
Activity Date: 2024/12/06

ホエールウォッチングクルーズ  早朝から夕方まで4つの開始時間から選べる <11~4月/無料ソフトドリンク付き/マアラエア港発>

Happy and Unhappy ハッピーとアンハッピー

Reviewed by: MASSAN

I encountered whales three times while moving to different locations. It was very lucky!! However, even though I parked my car in the designated parking lot, I returned to find a no-parking ticket and a fine of $18!! Is this a targeted attack on rental cars? I wonder if others experienced the same. If so, they should explain in advance that there are fees for public parking.

クジラは場所を変えて移動し3回遭遇しました。大変ラッキーでした!! 但し、指定された駐車場に車を入れたのに、戻ると駐車禁止と罰金18$も取られた!!レンタカー狙い打ちか? 他の方も同じだろうか? ならば事前に公共駐車場の料金かかる事を説明すべきだ。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 3

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 1

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The local staff were kind and provided good service, but there is a need for improvement in the instructions for meeting on-site during the application process, as well as for confirmation and review.

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現地スタッフの方は、親切に説明をされてサービスは良かったですが、申し込みにおいての現地集合案内の不備、確認、見直しが必要です

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Packages: 早朝便 <8:00出港>
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/08
Activity Date: 2024/12/07

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

4x4 trekker tour

Reviewed by: Yoopers from Maui ;)

Josh was an excellent tour guide for the half day 4x4 trekker!! Enjoyed the views as much as the stories!! Snorkeling was excellent!! Been told all you need is one day to see Lana’i but he changed our minds and we will definitely be back!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Half day goes by quick and just a heads up you may not be the only couple on tour!

  • Garden of the Gods

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/02
Activity Date: 2024/11/29

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

A great half-day trip from Maui

Reviewed by: Lisa

Josh, our guide, picked us up right at Manele Bay Harbor. Got a quick tour of Lanai City and stopped for coffee, then headed to Shipwreck Beach. The drive there was almost as cool as the beach itself. Josh grew up on the island and had some amusing stories he shared as we drove. We continued on to the Garden of the Gods, it's totally other-worldly. We made a quick stop at the Cat Sanctuary, before catching the ferry back to Maalaea Harbor.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/01
Activity Date: 2024/11/01

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Loved the visit

Reviewed by: Gail V.

I had an absolutely wonderful visit at the aquarium! It is beautiful, well kept up, and affordable for all! My only problem was with the parking, to me it was confusing! I would definitely go back, beautiful!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: General Admission Ticket to the Maui Ocean Center
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2024/11/19
Activity Date: 2024/10/27

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Awesome place !

Reviewed by: California family

We loved the place , everything is so interested and educational, our only complaint is parking is a little expensive…

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: General Admission Ticket to the Maui Ocean Center
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2024/11/17
Activity Date: 2024/11/15

Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

family trip

Reviewed by: Yennifer

Excellent service and experience! 100% recommended

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/11/10
Activity Date: 2024/11/05

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Cool fish and corals

Reviewed by: madcll

Really enjoyed the fish and the fish tunnel, corals were awesome. Learning new things about fish I thought I knew about was amazing. The little alcoves you turned into was interesting.

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Packages: General Admission Ticket to the Maui Ocean Center
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/11/08
Activity Date: 2024/10/19

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

Very fun

Reviewed by: Jerry

My wife and I had a great time and the tour guide was very knowledgeable, informative, and hilarious! Very fun!

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/11/08
Activity Date: 2024/11/06

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

Lana’i day trip

Reviewed by: Sandra

It’s not a private tour. We had another couple with us. I sat in the front seat and my husband in the 3rd row. The other couple sat in the second row. The driver was awesome! Showed us around town and took us to the places to see. He was very accommodating to our stop requests. Very personable and talkative. Very knowledgeable of the history of Lana’i. Not a 4x4… just a suburban but lots of fun! I would recommend it for your day trip

  • On Mars!

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/11/08
Activity Date: 2024/11/06

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

Majestic views!

Reviewed by: María

Lanai is amazing, our guide went above and beyond. He was very knowledgeable and experienced. The views are spectacular. I love the views from the Island of the Gods. I highly recommend the tour and I will definitely return to Lanai. This was my favorite adventure during my stay in Maui.

  • View from Island of the Gods.

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/10/26
Activity Date: 2024/10/03

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

Lanai Island 4x4 SUV tour

Reviewed by: Tracie

Josh was our guide and did an awesome job taking us around the island. We stopped at a coffee shop and got a delicious pastry and then proceed to tour the island. Josh was full of stories about growing up on the island which we all enjoyed hearing. We went to everything on the list and then went into the small town and ate lunch. It was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour. It was our favorite thing we did on the during our stay on Maui.
The only thing we would do differently is come back on the afternoon ferry instead of waiting for the 5:30 ferry. Again, it was a fantastic time!

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/17
Activity Date: 2024/10/10

2-Hour Sunset Sips & Bites Sail with Open Bar - Alii Nui Luxury Catamaran

Great Experience!!!

Reviewed by: Petrie

Great crew. We were the only couple not affiliated with the Marriage celebration folks who filled up the rest of the seats/catamaran. Instead of the usual dinner of our last sunset cruise 2 years ago, the celebration had them do gourmet appetizers. The sponsor of the celebration greeted us and talked to us. The crew worked hard but happily caring for all on board.
We will be back in 2 years to enjoy the experience again.

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Aloha ,
Thank you for your kind words aboard Alii Class Yachts. We look forward to having you back out with us.
Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou!
(Thank you very much & until we meet again!)

  • The sunset that evening from Alii Nui

  • Again, the sunset that evening from Alii Nui

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Packages: Standard Package (Group of 1-9 passengers)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/09/19

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

Half Day Trekker Tour on 9/26/24

Reviewed by: T & G

We had a fabulous time on this tour with Josh!! He was very knowledgable on the island, inhabitants, customs, shops, restaurants and used personal stories to make this experience enjoyable by all. I would definitely recommend this tour and our tour guide Josh. On a side note, we were able to enjoy this experience. with another couple in which the husband worked the pineapple fields back in the 70's when he was 15 years old on a school reference. It was great seeing Lanai through his eyes and hearing about his time back in the day.

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/09
Activity Date: 2024/09/26

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Wonderful place

Reviewed by: Aaron Wagner

Beautiful place. Very educational and interesting experience I very much enjoyed it. Price to get in was a little high but for me the whale experience made up for it

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Packages: General Admission Ticket to the Maui Ocean Center
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/05
Activity Date: 2024/09/09

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

Epic Adventure

Reviewed by: Olivia

Our experience on the Trilogy I was absolutely amazing. The crew was outstanding, especially Justin. The drinks were fantastic, the food was great, and the view of the sunset was spectacular. We would definitely recommend this experience to others in the future.

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Packages: 2-Hour Sunset Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/02
Activity Date: 2024/09/25

Deluxe Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks - Trilogy

This is a FANASTIC snorkeling experience for novices and experts

Reviewed by: Lana

My husband and I had such a wonderful time on this trip. The crew was wonderful, helpful, generous and informative. Snorkeling at Molokini is an experience everyone who snorkels should experience. The water is so clear you see every little crevice, coral, creatures and color of every fish is AMAZING!!!! Also returning to snorkel at turtle town and then breaking out the sails on the catamaran just added to an already unforgettable experience. Go on this trip and experience a very special Maui area. Share this with your family - It will be something special you did together forever.

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Packages: [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/01
Activity Date: 2022/08/29

Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Lovely trip to Lanai, learned some Hawiian, and saw amazing fish in crystal clear waters!!!

Reviewed by: Lana

Everyone should consider going on this trip. It's a lovely trip on a large boat with a crew and captain who really love what they do and love Maui and everything there is there. Maui is magical and having the opportunity to share it with people who truly care about it is such a fantastic experience. Do it!! You will not regret it :)

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/01
Activity Date: 2024/09/17

Deluxe Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks - Trilogy

Excellent experience

Reviewed by: Gulzira J

Everything was great, exactly how it’s described
The timing, the staff, the photographer on board and under water was great, we saw the turtles, and dolphins, loved it
Take early time so u will be done by noon and you have another half of the day to do more or rest
My kids were excited to be in the water, they were little too small for snorkeling (4 and 2 years old) so didn’t snorkel

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Packages: [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/09/22
Activity Date: 2024/09/20

Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: Kara

My husband loved this boat ride so much, it made me so happy!

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Thank you for choosing the Four Winds!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/16

Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

5 Stars!!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Really fabulous afternoon on the water. We loved the boat and the fish we got to see!!!

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Thank you for letting us know about your experience! We hope to see you again.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/02

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

Lanai half day trek with ferry ride.

Reviewed by: Mike and Damaris

Lanai and Lanai City remind me of a Hawaiian version of Mayberry. Everyone knows one another and the slower pace and smaller scale was refreshing and brought back memories of my own childhood. Our guide, Joshua was a native and we enjoyed talking about the island, the State of Hawaii, and the state of the current political situation.

The wife and I enjoyed ourselves as we trekked across old pineapple fields seeing quail, turkeys, pheasant and deer. Their "Garden of the Gods" was a trip to a Martian landscape and afforded us a great view of Molokai. My only gripe is that we ran out of time and I wanted to see more.

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Packages: Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/08
Activity Date: 2024/09/06

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>

Clear sea and sea turtles. 透き通った海とウミガメ

Reviewed by: あさだ

Our meeting was at 7:30 AM, and when we arrived, there were many participants gathered, which really got us excited. Once we reached Molokini Island, we quickly went snorkeling. It was the clearest water I've ever swum in (though I don't have that much experience). My partner was snorkeling for the first time, but they gradually got the hang of it, and we both enjoyed watching the fish together. At the second spot, we were thrilled to encounter a sea turtle swimming by. Eating a hamburger on the boat while battling the wind was also a great memory. Even in August, I felt a bit cold towards the end of our swim, but it wasn't cold enough to need to borrow a wetsuit. It was a tour that was definitely enjoyable for snorkeling beginners!

朝7:30の集合でしたが、着いてみたら参加者がたくさん集まっていてテンションが上がりました。モロキニ島に着いたら早速シュノーケリング。今まで泳いだ海の中で(といってもそんなに経験があるわけではありませんが)一番透明度が高かったです。相方は初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが徐々にコツを掴み、2人で魚鑑賞を楽しめました。2か所目のスポットではウミガメが泳いでいる姿にも出会えて感動でした。船上で風と戦いながら食べたハンバーガーも良い思い出です。8月でも泳いでいる最後の方は少し寒さを感じましたがウエットスーツを借りるほどではなかったです。シュノーケリング初心者にとっては充分楽しめるツアーでした!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/08/29

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

Great Boat!

Reviewed by: Jenny

Great boat, friendly crew and good for kids.They Provided a nice lunch and drinks and had a beautiful Bottom boat viewing for little ones. This boat wasn’t overcrowded like the calypso which I appreciated. I would go again, the only thing I would have liked was to go to two locations but that wasn’t in their program, which I chose. Overall great day!!

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Mahalo for joining us!

  • Great time!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/02
Activity Date: 2024/08/31

Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

Fun

Reviewed by: Kara

Wishing the conditions on Molikini were a bit better

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Thank you for joining us!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/11

Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

Great boat

Reviewed by: Kara

Really fun day with a good amount of space on the boat! Didnt feel any type of sea sick

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Thank you for the 5-stars!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/04

Discover Lanai Day Trip from Maui, Hulopoe Bay Snorkeling & Sweetheart Rock

Day trip to Lanai

Reviewed by: Bob

Can't say enough good things about the day with captain Turtle and crew. The crew was so attentive and fun. The breakfast and coffee that was served on way out to island was delicious. What really impressed me was that the crew remembered everyone by name thru out trip. The island of Lanai was as beautiful as the pictures. On a personal note I'd want to thank the crew especially Steve. I had an accident in the water and had to be taken to hospital. Steve went with my family and never left. Fortunately I was able to travel back and take boat home with captain Turtle. The boat and crew were amazing. If you want to book a trip to Lanai I strongly recommend Trilogy with captain Turtle.

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Packages: Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/31
Activity Date: 2024/08/05
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