All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I participated in the afternoon session. After about an hour on the boat, we arrived. When I went into the sea, I saw beautiful tropical fish. After coming back from the sea, we were given hot dogs, which were delicious. Shortly after the meal, a whale appeared, and it was impressive to see two of them jumping one after the other. I took a lot of photos, and it was the best experience.

午後の部に参加しました。船に乗って１時間ほどで到着。海に潜ると、きれいな熱帯魚が見れました。海から上がって帰路に着くと、ホットドックが配られ美味しくいただきました。食後、間もなく、クジラが現れ、二頭が相次いで跳び跳ねる姿が印象的でした。写真もいっぱい撮っていただき、最高でした。

We recently hired Aloha Blue Charters for a private charter in Maui for our family. This was a special trip to honor and carry out the final wishes of my parents. Captain Larry and First Mate Freddy brought us near their favorite area in Kihei and were very helpful and caring during our ceremony. It was a wonderful and memorable time for our family. Thank you Captain Larry and Freddy!

Friendly crew, knowledgeable, patient, clear instructions. Clean boat, good food. Organized.

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.

Despite everything saying advanced swimmer only, I was with two people who could not swim. Both of them required rescue by the guide. I spent the majority of the time bobbing in the water by the beach - waiting for them to get swim lessons. There are many rocks there and I ended up breaking my toe while getting slammed by waves. I was able to scooter around the cove twice even with a throbbing toe. I’m sure the guide could feel that I was irritated and I wanted the experience to end ASAP. The reason for the bad review is that no one even followed up or offered me some money back. Take home point: I would not spend my hard earned vacation money on this again.

*** Refund was issued after Veltra/Hawaii Activities reached out. This was very nice of the owner, but it doesn't change my experience and I did not edit my original review.

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.

Excellent service and experience! 100% recommended

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.

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 :)

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

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

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

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！

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!!

Wishing the conditions on Molikini were a bit better

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

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.

I could only see two types of fish, but there was enough time for snorkeling. It’s better to rent a wetsuit for $10 per person since the water temperature is low and you can’t swim for long, but I was right not to rent one. I was able to swim for the entire time, which was great. My 8-year-old daughter had the most fun. The hamburger was also filling, and my grandmother was happy that we chose this activity.

魚は2種類しか見えなかったが、シュノーケルの時間も十分。一人10ドルでウェットスーツを借りた方が良い、水温は低いから長い間泳げないと言われたが、借りなくて正解でした。時間いっぱい泳げたので、良かったです。8歳の娘が一番楽しんでました。ハンバーグも食べ応えあり、このアクティビティを選んで良かったと祖母も喜んでました。

- There were about 40 participants in the tour, with people from various countries.
- I joined alone, but the staff and other guests frequently chatted with me, which was enjoyable.
- In chronological order:
- We gathered at the meeting point at 6 AM for reservation confirmation and boarded the boat.
- Breakfast included a mountain of fruits like pineapple, grapes, and oranges, along with sandwiches, coffee, and juice, all of which were very delicious.
- Since we were on a boat, there was a slight sway, but I didn't feel seasick at all.
- Just to be safe, I only had a little fruit and coffee for breakfast.
- The water quality at Molokini was very clear, and I was able to see various fish.
- Turtle Town had slightly lower water quality than Molokini (maybe it varies by day?), but it was still a beautiful sea, and I was able to see about 10 turtles right in front of me.
- The guide sat on a surfboard nearby to monitor us, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling safely and securely.
- For lunch, sandwiches, cookies, juice, beer, and simple cocktails (including Mai Tais!) were provided on the boat, and on the way back, I felt free to eat without worrying about seasickness.
- During snorkeling, the staff called out to us, and I was able to purchase beautiful photos taken with an underwater camera, which I received via email.
- Regarding these photos, you can either buy one or all of them, and if you buy all, you'll receive photos of all the guests taken that day... meaning your own photos as well...
- Don't worry, photos are not taken unless you want them. While I felt a bit anxious, it seems you can also rent a GoPro here for a fee to take your own pictures.

■ツアー参加者は40名ほど。いろんな国の方がいました
■一人参加でしたがちょこちょこスタッフさんやお客さんが話しかけてくれて楽しかったです
■時系列に沿って
・6時に集合場所で予約確認をして乗船
・朝食はパイナップルやブドウ、オレンジなど山盛りのフルーツとサンドイッチ、コーヒー、ジュース等が用意されており、とてもおいしかったです
・船ですのでやや揺れはしますが私は全く酔わなかったです
※念のため朝食はフルーツをちょっとだけとコーヒーのみにしておきました
・モロキニはとても水質が綺麗でいろいろな魚を見ることができました
・タートルタウンはモロキニよりは水質が落ちますが（日によって違う？）、それでも綺麗な海でカメは10匹くらい目の前で見ることができました
・ガイドの方が私たちの近くでサーフボードに座って監視してくれており、安心・安全にシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました
・ランチはサンドイッチ、クッキー、ジュース、ビール、簡単なカクテル（マイタイもありました！）が船内に用意されており、帰りはもう船酔いも気にしないでよいと思いしっかり食べました
・シュノーケリング中にスタッフさんが声をかけてくれて水中用のカメラで撮った綺麗な写真を購入でき、メールで受け取れます
・この写真について注意事項です。購入は1枚か全部というもので、全部買うとその日撮られたお客さん全員のものが送られてきます…。つまり自分の写真が…
※写真は希望しなければ撮られないのでご安心ください。やや不安もありますがスマホで撮るかGoProをここで有料で借りることもできるようです

The crew was amazing, and the snorkeling was great. I was scared at first but they did their best to make me feel comfortable and they were so patient and kind. I’m so glad I got to experience this with This particular group. They’re passionate and knowledgeable and paid attention to everyone’s safety. Highly recommend renting a wetsuit jacket and an underwater camera from them. Well worth it!

One of the best experiences on our Maui trip

So amazing!! We loved every second of our snorkeling adventure. Our local guide made us feel very comfortable and made sure our safety was his top priority. We will never forget this trip!!

The boat is an afternoon ride so it is pretty hot, but the second you get to jump in the Maui waters its all worth it

Kids enjoying the toys that the boat had to offer, lunch was delish, and we got to see plenty of different sea life! A win all around for the family-- not to mention great price point.

Smaller boat which we liked a lot compared to our past experiences, food was a delish balance to splashing around the water!

The Catamaran was well maintained and clean. The food was excellent and drinks were excellent.

Amazing experience , great crew. We were able to see 3 turtles which make it so special the tour

Crew was entertaining and extremely helping in making the trip safe and fun, wil book again on our next trip

We were visiting Maui for our 50th Wedding Anniversary and celebrating with our 4 children and spouses and 7 Grandkids - 16 total. We wanted a small boating trip that would accomodate everyone's individual ideas of a snorkeling trip - not too long, too many people, too choppy, etc. Then I found Aloha Blue charters online, it sounded perfect. They had a 2 hour private afternoon boat trip available for a reasonable price for the whole boat. Our Captain Larry and assistants Jeren and Sienna were a delightful team that made our trip very memorable. 13 of us were in the water for a little over an hour enjoying the underwater sealife and the others watched and enjoyed themselves on board. I would recommend this "customized" trip (2-4 hours - snorkeling, sightseeing and/or fishing) to all families visiting Maui that don't want what is offered on most of the more expensive trips advertised. We will book again on a return visit. Thanks!, Vicki and Jack

The clear water in Maui was so nice and we saw so many local island fishy!

Too many people for the size of the boat. Hot dogs (what can I say). Afternoon is a snorkel near to the coast that is accessible from shore (not their fault except the say they will try to go to Molikini when there is zero chance in the afternoon). Best advice is to get up early if you really want a good snorkel experience and find a boat the is not so crowded.