Reviewed by: JUDY
Left on time and had a great time with a small group of people on this trip. Close to the water gives one a better view of these great animals. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable.
We saw whales and one up close, even went under our raft and stuck around. Never saw anything so amazing, we even got wet from his spray!
Better than we expected!
Gave us an awesome experience!
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Whale Watch Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/26 |
Reviewed by: マハロハ
Although I couldn't see much of the whales jumping due to the interaction with nature, it was enjoyable to see pods of dolphins and pilot whales up close.
自然とのふれあいなのであまりクジラのジャンプなど見れなかったけど、イルカやゴンドウなどの群れがまじかに見えて楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: れおん
Since it was early January, it was still before the peak season, but thanks to the captain taking us to a great spot, we were able to see many whales up close, including mothers and their calves, as well as couples. It was an incredible experience and we were very satisfied!
1月上旬だったのでまだピーク前でしたが、船長さんがいい場所に連れて行ってくださったおかげで間近でクジラの母子、カップルなどなど沢山見ることができました。
大迫力&大満足です!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/09 |
Reviewed by: fish
I participated in early December, but it was very windy that day, so we couldn't go to Molokini Island and instead snorkeled at a nearby spot. I saw fish and had a great time. The guide was very kind, and my father, who is in his 70s, was nervous about snorkeling for the first time but ended up having the most fun. The breakfast and cheeseburgers for lunch on the boat were also very delicious. It's a shame we couldn't make it to Molokini Island, but I really enjoyed it and would like to try again for a rematch at Molokini Island.
12月初めの参加でしたが、とにかくこの日は強風で、モロキニ島までは行けず、近くのシュノーケリングスポットで、シュノーケルをしました。
魚もみれて、楽しかったです。
ガイドさんが、とても親切で、70代の父親も、初シュノーケルでドキドキでしたが、一番楽しんでました。
船の中の、朝食と、ランチのチーズバーガーも、とてもおいしかったです。
モロキニ島まで行けなかったのは残念ですが、とても楽しめましたが、またモロキニ島にリベンジしたいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Seo hyunggon
I meet very kind crew. Surprisely She have work there during 12 years. I met her 12 years ago at honeymoon. So I glad meet her.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/08 |
Reviewed by: subtaka
I participated in a tour to Molokini Island because I wanted to see whales and turtles. My husband has been diving all over the world, and he said the visibility at Molokini Island is the best, incredibly clear! We were able to see whales multiple times, and we even witnessed some big jumps! It seems there were turtles in Turtle Town as well... I got a bit seasick, so I couldn't see them, but a couple on their honeymoon showed me pictures. Since I can't speak English, booking a tour with a Japanese guide was definitely the right choice. Even when I was feeling seasick, our Japanese guide, Kana, made a special juice for me and took care of various things, which I really appreciated and was very happy about. Thank you, Kana. I want to join this tour again for a revenge trip!
クジラと亀にあいたくてモロキニ島ツアーに参加しました。主人は、世界のあちこちでダイビングしてますが、モロキニ島の透明度は最高で、半端なくぬけてるそうです❕そして期待してたクジラにも何度も会えて、しかも大ジャンプも見ることができました!タートルタウンではカメもいたそうです。。。私はちょっと船酔いしたので見れなかったけど、ハネムーンで来てたお二人が写真を見せてくれました。英語が話せないので日本語ガイドのツアー予約して大正解でした。船酔いした時も日本人ガイドのかなさんが、特製のショウが入りジュース作ってくれたり諸々気にかけてくださってとてもありがたく、うれしかったです。かなさん…ありがとうございました。リベンジで、またこのツアーに参加したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Lisa S
We had an incredible time on this trip. The boat was clean and the staff was courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our captain was great at locating whales and she was extremely skilled at maneuvering the boat so we always had the best view. Originally I had bought my ticket for 3 days earlier however, upon arriving in Maui my husband got sick and we were unable to go. I expected to have to just eat the cost of our tickets but I called the company and Sylvia was great and rescheduled us for later in the week with no penalty. I highly recommend this company and I would use them again.
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Kay chang
We participated in a honeymoon trip.
The date of participation was December 25th.
We were the only Japanese people, but our Japanese guide, TAKA, showed us around.
Soon after departing, we encountered a whale jumping, just like you see on TV!
Not only did TAKA provide us with detailed information about the whales' ecology, but he also offered us a generous amount of service.
After that, we were able to spot whales ourselves and cheer with everyone else on board.
Both the whales and TAKA congratulated us on our marriage, making it a fun and memorable cruise.
新婚旅行で参加しました.
参加日は12月25日.
日本人は我々だけでしたが,日本人ガイドのTAKAさんがご案内くださいました.
出港するや間もなく,TVで見るようなクジラのジャンプに遭遇!
TAKAさんからはクジラの詳しい生態をご教示いただくにとどまらず,
サービスたっぷりな案内をいただき,
その後は自分たち自身がクジラを見つけて,
一緒に乗船した皆さんと歓声を上げることが出来ました.
クジラにもTAKAさんにも結婚を祝福してもらい,
楽しく思い出に残るクルーズになりました.
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/25 |
Reviewed by: ちぇけ
I was able to see the whales up close. The guide was Japanese and very attentive!! The excitement of watching the whales spout water and come up was like an attraction!
クジラをしっかり見ることができました。ガイドさんも日本人で丁寧な対応でした!!クジラが潮を吹いて、出てくるまでの盛り上がりはアトラクションのようでした!
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| Packages: | 無料キャンペーン!通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/05 |
Reviewed by: TravelNut
We did this tour during the whale mating season so we expected to see a whale or two but what we saw was amazing. At first the whales kept their distance but after awhile they began approaching the boat. Soon dozens of whales were surrounding the boat and showing off their dives, breaches and spouting. They were close enough to spout whale 'snot' on us!! The skipper said their nearness was very unusual and he prolonged the tour by 1/2 hour.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Hilary
Outstanding trip. Very knowledgeable crew and really looked after everyone. The lady captain was superb, buffet great, but as an English lady I did have to ask for a knife and fork, which everyone found highly amusing.
Would definitely recommend, the best trip of my holiday.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch - Alii Kai Luxury Catamaran Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/30 |
Reviewed by: てらさん
I made a reservation on-site the day before. There was no Japanese guide, but I was able to participate in the tour without any issues. I wasn't able to see the big whale jumps that I had imagined, but I still had a good time.
現地で前日に予約をしました。日本語ガイドはありませんでしたが、問題なくツアーに参加する事ができました。
想像していたような、クジラの大ジャンプまで見ることはできませんでしたが、それなりに楽しむことが出来ました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Tim Takach
It is hard not to recommend whale watching. Had a great time with the family. Seen a few whales up close but most activity was from a distance. A few awesome whale tails. The crew was great. If you never went whale watching this should be on the bucket list.
What to expect? A great view from either side of the boat and a relaxing day with sun. Crew members explaining whale behaviors and pointing them out so you can follow and hopefully get some great photos.
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Christina
Heads up: both parking and the stand for the whale watch tour was difficult to find. Luckily we were able to get ourselves on the next tour after missing the originally scheduled one due to the variables above. Tour guide was professional, but for a whale watching tour, and given our expections for the season, it was not up to par. Maybe next time.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/21 |
Reviewed by: John
When my family was listing the highlights of our amazing vacation in Hawaii, we all agreed the snorkeling trip was the best of the best. Thank you.
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| Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/21 |
Reviewed by: 副操縦士
We encountered a pod just a few minutes after setting sail, and they even showed us some jumping. We encountered pods several more times, and we were able to see whales that came very close to us. The Japanese guide was also excellent, thank you very much.
出航後数分で群れに遭遇、ジャンピングまで披露してくれました。その後も数回群れに遭遇し、間近まで近づいてきてくれたクジラまで観れました。日本語ガイドの方も最高で、ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Ann Travers
Friendly and knowledgeable crew, really well organized expedition. We were told we were particularly lucky as we saw many whales and at least 6 breaching. Beautiful animals. We learned a lot and left the boat excited and happy.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Angel
The whale watching experience was the best. The crew was patient answering questions from our granddaughters. We learned great information about why the whales come to Hawaii and the times best to see interaction between males and females.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Brandi
The crew was amazing. They went out of their way to answer any questions we had. They made the experience interactive and tried their best to make sure all sides of the boats had equal viewing time for the whales.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Jim K
The crew was a blast. Very fun outing. They worked very hard to insure everyone had a great time.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/02 |
Reviewed by: あああ
When I boarded the boat, I got completely soaked up to my knees. I was able to see whales quite close. I even saw them jump high enough to see their bellies. I'm happy to have achieved one of my main goals for going to Maui. The snacks were just small sandwiches.
船に乗り込むとき、膝の上までバッチリ濡れました。鯨はかなり近い所で見れました。おなかが見えるくらいのジャンプも見れました。マウイに行った大きな目的の一つが達成できて嬉しい。軽食というのは、小さなサンドイッチ程度。
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| Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/31 |
Reviewed by: sato
It was right at the beginning of the December season, so I was worried about whether I would be able to see anything, but that morning, while looking at the ocean from my hotel room, I spotted a spout in the distance. I thought I might be lucky today and boarded the boat with that expectation. At first, I could only see the spouts from afar, but I was able to see whales on both the starboard and port sides.
There was one breach, but it happened so suddenly that I couldn't capture it in a photo; it was truly moving. In the latter half, we moved the boat to show us a baby whale. The passengers were all Westerners, with only two of us being Asian. My English is not great, but I chose this small boat because I wanted to experience it. It was a nimble boat, which made it interesting, though it might be dangerous for small children.
However, during check-in, the attitude of the woman at the reception was not great. Even though the voucher clearly stated the time, name, and the number of the reception hut, she returned the voucher saying, "This is not the place. Go to the hut three over." When I showed the voucher to the man at that hut three over, he kindly told me that this was not the right place and even accompanied me back to the first hut.
Even when that man said this was the right place, the woman's attitude was arrogant; she didn't smile and just handed me the boarding number. It was disappointing to see such an attitude, possibly because we were not English-speaking customers.
Additionally, when disembarking, a female crew member was smiling and shaking hands with other passengers, but when my husband extended his hand to express his gratitude, she pulled back.
I didn't feel this way on the Big Island, but on Maui, I had the impression that there was a certain strictness towards Japanese people, aside from this incident.
12月シーズン始まってすぐでしたので見れるか不安でしたが、当日の朝ホテルの部屋から海を見ていると。遠くに潮吹きが見えました。
これは今日はラッキーかもと期待しての乗船。最初は遠くで潮を吹いている様子でしたが、右舷、左舷どちら側でもクジラを見ることができました。
ブリーチは一度だけ、突然だったので写真におさめることはできませんでしたが、感動ものです・
後半は、船を移動して子どもくじらを見せてくれました。
乗客は、欧米人のみ。東洋人は、当方2人でした。英語はさっぱりですが、なん小さい船にのりたかったので選びました。
小回りがきく船ですので、おもしろかったです。小さなお子さんは危ないかも。
ただ、チェックインの際、受付の女性の態度がいまいちでした。
バウチャーには、しっかり時間、名前、そして受付小屋の番号も記載されているのに、「ここと違う。三つむこうの小屋へ」とバウチャーを返され、その三つむこうの小屋の受付のおじさんに、バウチャーを見せると、ここではないよと親切に言ってくれ、しかもいっしょに最初の小屋についてきてくれました。
その人にこれはここと言われても、女性の態度は横柄で、にこりともせず、乗船番号札をわたしてくれました。
英語圏の客でないのが気にくわないのか、残念な態度でした。
そして、もうひとつ、下船の際、クルーの女性が、他の乗客に笑顔で握手していたので、主人が感謝の言葉を言いながら手をさしだすとひっこめられました。
ハワイ島では感じなかったのですが、マウイ島では、この時以外にも日本人に対してきびしいかな
と思った経験がありました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Carol and Jim
We were totally impressed with the professionalism of the research staff on the whale watch of Dec 8. The pilot was extremely experienced and could pick up the behavior of the whales from afar to make an educated guess as to if they might come up more often than not. The attendants were knowledgeable as well providing much information as to the life cycles of the hump back whales. Many questions were answered to our satisfaction. They put a sort of a microphone to attempt to detect whale sounds although not successful they were willing to try all the technology to help us have the best experience ever. I really think luck played a big part in our amazing morning of whale watching but that being said it's worth taking a chance and we most appreciated the staffs attention to safety and providing all the education they did. The juvenile whales came right up to our boat and we're curious and playing around the boat so long the pilot had to call a sailboat over to distract them away so we could start our engine and return to shore. It was just amazing.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Al & Kathy Rossi
The staff was courteous, on time, knowledgeable, and fun. We had a blast and were closer to whales than ever before. A fantastic value.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Shelli
I didnt really know what to expect...
What we got was a large, clean, well equipped vessel. A very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great weather and phenomenal views of several different pods of humpback whales.
We could not have asked for a better experience!
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/17 |
Reviewed by: sunny
The cruise started off at the harbor where we checked-in, waiting to board. Once we were seated, the boat undocked and we were on our way to watch some whales. The narration was the best part of the trip. The narrators were very informative and would tell us stories. They were always on the lookout for whales and try their best to take the boat as close them as possible but it was our mis-fortune that around that time we could only spot a few whales that too for just a couple of seconds. On the other hand, the views were surreal from the middle of the ocean. They guarantee a sighting and that's exactly what we got but I wish it was for longer.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Kenji Miwa
It was my daughter’s first time whale watching and I felt it was a great experience for my little one. We were able to see a couple of whales from far away, but since it was not during the peak whale watching season, we couldn’t get the full whale watching experience. I would love to come again during the peak season around February, which is what I heard is when there is the most whale activity. Other than that the view was great and I would recommend whale watching to anyone who haven’t experienced it yet. The water may be a little choppy at times so I would recommend people taking motion sickness medication for people who might be sensitive to motion sickness.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/14 |
Reviewed by: さきいずむ
The guide's explanations and enthusiasm were very reassuring, and while the whales were far away, we were able to see them multiple times while overlooking Maui. The rainbow added even more color to the watching experience! Although the weather was occasionally bad and cold, it turned out to be a fun whale watching trip. Thank you! 😊
ガイドの方の説明や盛り上げてくれる姿はとてもたのもしく、マウイ島を一望しながらクジラも遠くだったけど何回も見る事ができ、レインボーも更にwatchingを彩ってくれました!時々天候が悪くて寒かったですが、楽しいホエールウォッチングとなりました、ありがとうございます(^^)
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: ちなみ
It was a day of complete satisfaction! Swimming with sea turtles and manta rays was truly moving! I even got to see a whale jump unexpectedly! We had a full two hours of snorkeling, delicious breakfast and lunch, and even enjoyed some beer at the end—what a fantastic tour! Especially, our Japanese guide Kana was very kind and fun, taking lots of photos and giving us advice. I am truly grateful for all the care she provided! Thank you very much!!
大満足の一日でした!何よりもウミガメとマンタと一緒に泳げたのは本当に感動しました!まさかのクジラの大ジャンプも見れました!2時間たっぷりシュノーケリングが出来て、美味しい朝食と昼食、最後はビールまで飲めて最高のツアーです!特に日本人ガイドのカナさんはとても親切で楽しい方で沢山写真を撮ってくれたり、アドバイスしてくれたり、何から何までお世話になり本当に感謝しかないです!ありがとうございました!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Emily
The boat they normally take you on was in dry dock, so we didn't get the glass bottom boat. Also the wind was too strong that day, so we didn't get to go to Molokini. ...Basically we didn't get either of the things that were advertised, but those were uncontrollable elements and not the fault of the business. They took us out north along the coast from Ma'alaea Harbor and stopped at two separate locations. We still saw some tropical fish and some coral, and the water was warm and wonderful. They grill up a delicious burger and hotdogs if you buy the option to eat lunch on the boat, which was only $8 extra per person if memory serves. The ladies on the boat were very friendly and learned everyone's names by heart. They helped with instructions on the flippers and scuba gear. A great time with really nice people. I would definitely do it again!! They advise going on the morning sail if you want a chance to get to Molokini. That's where the real beauty is!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/15 |
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