All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

As soon as we headed out to sea, we were able to see three young whales swimming near the surface for a long time. One of them performed a dynamic breach.
I'm glad I could park the rental car in the free parking lot. There were many cars parked on the street, and if the parking lot had been full, I might not have made it to the meeting on time...

沖に出てすぐに、3頭の若いクジラが水面近くで長い時間泳いでるのが見れました。その中の一頭がダイナミックにブリーチングしてくれました。
無料駐車場にレンタカー停められてよかったです。路駐してる車が多くて、駐車場がいっぱいだったら集合に間に合わなかったかも、、、

On the day of the tour, due to the wind around Molokini Island, we couldn't go to Molokini Island and instead changed to two other snorkeling spots where we might see sea turtles. To sum it up, we didn't get to see any sea turtles... (what a shame). However, it seems that some of the other participants did see them. Additionally, there was information that seals were present a few hours before we arrived at the snorkeling spot, so if you're lucky, you might encounter wild seals! How envious!

The tour crew is mostly local, so all explanations are in English. There was one kind and cool Japanese woman who explained important things in Japanese.

Although the weather on the day was sunny, it was somewhat cloudy and cold, which I think made it unsuitable for snorkeling. Still, there were quite a few fish, and it felt great to swim leisurely in the beautiful sea. There were a lot of whales! From a distance, I was moved to see them spouting water dramatically and diving with their tails raised, just like in pictures.

On the boat, there were plenty of drinks and breakfast and lunch provided. They even had a barbecue grill, and the freshly made hamburgers were delicious!!

While it was disappointing not to see any sea turtles, I was overall satisfied with the pleasant cruise, seeing whales, swimming in the ocean, and eating hamburgers.

参加当日はモロキニ島周辺の風の影響でモロキニ島には行けず、ウミガメが見れるかも…という他のシュノーケルスポット2か所へ変更となりました。結果から言うと、私たちはウミガメには会えず・・・（残念）。でも他の参加者は見れた人もいたようです。また、我々がそのシュノーケルスポットへ到着する数時間前にはアザラシがいたとの情報もあったようで、運が良ければ野生のアザラシに会えることもあるのかもしれないということです！羨ましい！

ツアークルーはほぼ現地人なので説明は全て英語です。お一人だけ日本人の優しくてクールなお姉さんがいらっしゃいましたので重要なことは日本語で説明してくれました。

当日の天気は晴れていたものの、曇りがちで寒かったのでシュノーケルには不向きな天候だったかと思います。それでも魚はまぁまぁいたし、綺麗な海をのんびり泳げてとても気持ちよかったです。クジラは沢山いました！遠くからですが、豪快に潮を吹く様子や、絵に描いたように尻尾を上げて潜っていく様子を肉眼でも見れて感動。

船上では十分な飲み物と朝食・昼食をいただけます。バーベキューグリルまで完備されており、作り立てのハンバーガーが美味しかった!!

ウミガメに会えなかったことは残念でしたが、気持ちよくクルーズし、クジラを見て、海を泳いで、ハンバーガーを食べて、総合的に満足です。

Let me just say Alii Nui treated everyone right even from the second we boarded the boat! A full spread of hors d'oeuvres and open bar - created a light, fun, exciting atmosphere . Captain Nick was great - awesome personality ! All the staff was super knowledgeable and very friendly. I'll say this- I could sail on this whale watching tour everyday and never get bored with it- it was that fun! Saw a mother and baby double breach too! Highly recommend whenever you're in Maui !

Friendly, very well guided, happy feelings. *** you are the BEST***

As the season was coming to an end, I thought it might not be possible, and indeed, I couldn't see them. The staff kept searching around the sea, but it seems they weren't nearby.

However, I did receive a proper refund. I want to try again next time, so I gave it two stars with hope.

シーズンが終わりに近づいていたので、もしかしたらだめかも、と思っていましたが、やはり、見れませんでした。
ずっと海原をまわって、スタッフの片は探し続けてくれていましたが、近くにいなかったようです。

しかし、きちんと返金はしてもらえました。
次回チャレンジしたいので、期待をこめて星2つにしました。

I participated with my mother in her 60s. Thanks to the polite service from the Japanese staff, my mother also enjoyed snorkeling. The hamburger for lunch on the boat was delicious. We got caught in the rainy season weather, and it was so cold that we had to wear suits to get in the water. You can rent one for $10. There is another snorkeling spot besides Molokini. We were lucky to see whales while moving between spots, and we were very satisfied to see wild turtles as well. The boat rocked a lot. Even after taking motion sickness medication, I felt nauseous. A foreigner who boarded with us ended up vomiting. It became a very good memory. I definitely recommend participating when visiting Maui.

60代の母と参加しました。
日本人スタッフな丁寧な対応のおかげで、60代の母親も楽しくシュノーケルできました。
船の上で食べる昼食のハンバーグが美味しかったです。
雨期の天候にはまってしまい、スーツを着ないと入らないぐらい寒いです。10ドルで借りられます。
モロキニ以外にもう一つシュノーケルスポットがあります。移動途中に、クジラも見かけることができてラッキーでした。野生のカメも見られて大満足です。
船はとても揺れます。酔い止めを飲んでも、酔いそうでした。一緒に搭乗した外国人は吐いていました。
とても良い思い出になりました。マウイ島に訪問した際はぜひ参加してほしいです。

The waves were strong, so we couldn't dive at Molokini Island, but the weather was great, and the drinks and food were excellent! We were able to swim with sea turtles and see dolphins swimming alongside the boat, which was a valuable experience.

Although there were no staff members who spoke Japanese, there were Japanese instructions available, so we could enjoy ourselves without worry. I would definitely like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

波が強かったのもあり、モロキニ島では潜れませんでしたが、天気も良く、飲み物や食べ物も出て最高でした！ウミガメとも一緒に泳げたし、船と並走するイルカを見ることができ、貴重な経験をしました。
また、日本語を話せるスタッフはいませんでしたが、日本語の説明書が用意されていたので、安心して楽しむことができました。
また機会があれば是非利用したいです。

This was my second attempt at the Molokini Island snorkeling tour, but unfortunately, we couldn't go to Molokini Island due to the unfavorable wind direction. I couldn't go last time either. (Tears) We ended up snorkeling at a different spot (and I did see a sea turtle), but now I will try again for a third time! Until I can go to Molokini Island.

今回は二回目挑戦のモロキニ島シュノーケリングツアーでしたが、残念ながら風の向きが悪く
モロキニ島には行けませんでした。前回も行けず。（涙）
違うポイントでのシュノーケリングになりましたが（ウミガメも見れました）
こうなったら３回目に挑戦します！モロキニ島に行けるまで。

The staff were very kind, asking each person about drinks, sandwiches, and chips. It was also fun to encounter a whale and even a pod of dolphins by chance.

スタッフの方は飲み物やサンドイッチ、チップスなども1人ずつ聞いて回り、とても親切な対応でした。クジラや偶然イルカの群れにも遭遇でき楽しかったです。

I don't understand English at all, but I was relieved that the tour details were provided in advance. However, on that day, the weather was bad with strong winds, and it rained partway through. The yacht was swamped by waves, and several passengers, including myself, experienced seasickness. The crew's response was good. We were able to see whales, so overall, I was satisfied with the experience.

英語は全く分かりませんが、ツアー内容を予め教えておいて頂けたので安心でした。ただこの日は悪天候で風が強く途中で雨も降り、ヨットは波にのまれ、私を含め乗客の数人が船酔いを起こしてしました。乗務員の対応はよかったです。クジラも見ることが出来て内容的には満足です。

Before participating in the tour, I was a bit anxious after reading reviews that mentioned "not enough fish," but... the blue ocean, the abundance of fish, and above all, meeting a sea turtle instantly lifted my spirits!!! The ocean was truly beautiful, and even though it was my first time snorkeling, I was so excited as soon as I got in the water that I must have tensed up, resulting in muscle soreness the next day (laughs). The clarity of the water at Molokini left me speechless. It reminded me of the importance of cherishing nature.

There was an initial briefing about safety in the ocean, and we were advised not to get too close to the turtles. However, a sea turtle suddenly appeared right in front of me, and as I tried to keep my distance, it actually swam closer to me... I was amazed at how fast the turtle was swimming (≧▽≦).

The BBQ lunch was also fantastic, with stunning views and the beautiful blue of the ocean, making it feel like the best experience ever! After the BBQ, we moved to another location, but it got a bit chilly, and I hesitated to get back in the water. However, since I had the chance to see the turtle and swimming in such a beautiful ocean doesn't happen often, I dove in! Thanks to that, I was welcomed by many fish.

They mentioned that they changed the order of the stops based on the day's conditions, and it resulted in an amazing experience. I'm also grateful for Miho and the friendly staff's accommodating attitude (*^-^*). I mistakenly misunderstood the pickup location and ended up being late, but they quickly sent another vehicle, allowing me to participate without any issues. I was feeling anxious about being late, but thanks to Miho's presence, I was able to enjoy myself.

ツアーに参加する前に口コミにて「魚が少ない」などとあり、少し不安だったのですが・・・
海の青さ、たくさんのお魚、そしてなによりウミガメに会えて一気に気分は最高！！！
本当に本当にきれいな海で、初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが海に入ってすぐに興奮状態になり、変な力が入っていたのか翌日は筋肉痛に(笑)
モロキニの水の透明度は本当に言葉がなくなります。自然を大切にする気持ちを思い出させてくれました。最初に海での注意事項などの説明があり、カメにあまり近づきすぎないようにとのことでしたが、目の前に突然ウミガメが現れ、なるべく離れようとしたのですがカメの方から近づいてくるというか・・・カメの泳ぎの速さにビックリ(≧▽≦)
お昼のBBQもステキな景色と綺麗な海の青さで、なんだか最高でした！BBQのあと別の場所に移動したのですが若干冷えてしまい海に入ることを躊躇したのですが、せっかくカメにも会え、こんな海で泳ぐことはそう何回もあることではないのでダイブ！！おかげでたくさんのお魚さんに迎らえました。
当日の状況で回る順番を変えたとのことでしたが、おかげで最高の経験ができました。ミホさんやスタッフの方々の気さくな対応にも感謝です(*^-^*)
ピックアップの場所を勘違いして時間に遅れてしまったのですが、すぐに別の迎えを出してくれ無事に参加できました。遅れたこともあり不安を抱いていたのですがミホさんの存在のおかげで楽しむことができました。

This was a tour I was looking forward to on my first trip to Maui with my eldest son. It was a morning tour, and we were able to see a mother and baby whale at quite a close distance, which got us both very excited. I thought it would have been helpful to have an explanation about the parking, but I would like to participate again when I visit Maui next time.

今回、長男と2人で初めてのマウイ島旅行で楽しみにしていたツアーでした。朝からのツアーでしたが結構近い距離でクジラの親子を見ることができ、親子で大興奮でした。駐車場の説明があると助かったなぁと思いましたが、またマウイ島に行った時には参加したいと思います。

All of the staff were extremely helpful and made this experience really wonderful. I had not signed up for snuba initially, but after getting on the boat my Mom and I decided we would really love to have that experience - and Justin the snuba instructor made it happen for us! I am completely hooked what an amazing experience, Justin couldn't have been more attentive to the group and made sure we saw all sorts of things - eels, octopus, fish you name it! Turtle town was a little rough once we got there due to weather but still managed to see at least three turtles!! I did get motion sick intermittently but the staff had this great fresh ginger drink kept me going so I could enjoy as much snorkeling as I could handle. Would definitely do this again, might even go get scuba certified now!!

As a mature couple, we had a wonderful experience that brought us back to our childhood after a long time. The views from the boat to Molokai Island were stunning, and we spent a refreshing and enjoyable time. As mentioned in other reviews, the Japanese female staff were very considerate, which made our first snorkeling experience fun. Although I thought $45 was a bit pricey for the professional underwater photos, I ended up purchasing the CD. The photos were definitely more impressive than what I could have taken myself.

熟年夫婦ですが、久しぶりに童心にかえって素晴らしい体験をしました。モロカイ島までのボートからの景色も素晴らしかったし、心洗われるような楽しい時間を過ごしました。他の方の口コミにもあるように、日本人の女性スタッフの方が良く気遣ってくださるので、シュノーケリングは初めてでしたが、楽しく体験出来ました。水中での写真をプロの人が撮ってくれるので45ドルとちょっと高いとは思いましたが、そのCDを購入しました。自分で撮ったものよりさすがにすごかったです。

We have wanted to snorkel the Coral Gardens for a number of years and found that the trip aboard the Four Winds would not only take us there but at one third the price of our usual snorkel trip supplier. The food was great and the staff friendly and helpful. The only thing I would recommend is warning their customers not to touch the turtles.

Nice boat, great friendly staff and good equipment. 5+ hours on the water with breakfast, lunch and a bar included. Just wear a swim suit and bring a towel. Great snorkeling locations too!

Our Atlantis Adventure was AWESOME. The adventure was very well organized. The Captains were very knowledge and so entertaining. The whole experience was great and we are so glad we did it.

Overall and enjoyable day. Catamaran was nice and comfortable. Guides, chiefs and barman very good service. Snorkeling was fairly good, lots of sea turtles to be seen - guides very helpful in locating and ensuring everyone had a chance to view them. Unfortunately on the day we went we were unable to go to molokini due to rough waters - I was very disappointed about this as a big reason I booked this was to see the under water crator. The tour guides however did their best to accommodate for another spot. Breakfast, lunch dessert and alcohol were all served - food was good. I was pleasantly surprised about the amount of catering/alcoholic drinks that were provided given the length of the tour

No complaints here! Bar tenders will make your drinks stronger if you ask :) No shortage of delicious food and knowledgeable info from the crew. They even had the cutest dog on board!

We participated in a tour with a Japanese guide for our family trip, which included eight girls aged 5 to 80, as we had parents with mobility issues. There was only one other couple who were Japanese; the rest were foreigners.

Our guide, Miho, was very attentive and cheerful. She engaged in conversation with my parents on the boat and helped my mother, who was afraid of the sea, at a slow pace suitable for the elderly. It was a great help. The children were more focused on jumping off the boat and the slide rather than snorkeling. Onboard, we also enjoyed unlimited Hawaiian beer, sampling three different types, so there were plenty of ways to have fun besides the sea. Miho's stories were enjoyable, so I highly recommend this experience.

下は5歳から上は80歳までの女子ばっかりの8人家族旅行。足の不自由な両親がいたので 日本語ガイド付きのツアーに参加しました。日本人は私たち以外にはご夫婦が1組いただけ。後は外国の方ばかり。
ガイドのミホさんは とても 気の利く 明るい方で 船内では 両親の話し相手になってくれたり 海を怖がる母を 手取り足取りゆっくり年寄りのペースで補助してくれたりと とても 助かりました。 子供たちは シュノーケリングより 船上からの飛び込みやスライダーに夢中。船内では ハワイのビールも飲み放題！ 3種類を飲み比べたりと 海以外の楽しみ方も あります。ミホさんのお話も楽しいのでぜひオススメです。

The snorkeling at the stunning Molokini Island was amazing. I enjoyed swimming with lots of fish and fully experienced Maui. The Japanese guide was kind and attentive to many details. The food was delicious too.

絶景のモルキニ島のシュノーケルは最高でした。たくさんのお魚と泳げてマウイ島を満喫しました。日本語のガイドさんは親切でいろいろと細かいところまで気を使ってくれました。ごはんも美味しかったですよ。

On the day of the trip, the boat was fully booked with 149 passengers on board. There were few Japanese people, just us and one other group, but a female Japanese staff member was always attentive, allowing us to enjoy the experience without any worries. We were lucky with the weather, as there were hardly any waves, and being on a large boat meant it didn't rock at all.

The BBQ hamburger for lunch was delicious, and the cookies afterward made me feel like I was in America.

During snorkeling, we got to see the crescent-shaped Molokini Island, and at the turtle point, we encountered four turtles, one of which was right in front of us—it was truly moving! Even though I'm not a strong swimmer, I was able to enjoy myself without getting too tired by using the free floatation devices available.

If I have the chance to visit Maui again, I would love to participate again.

　当日は、船は満席で、１４９人もの乗客が乗船されていました。日本人は少なく、私たちともう一組だけでしたが、女性日本人スタッフの方が、常に気にかけてくださって、不安なく、楽しむことができました。天候にも恵まれ、波もほとんどなく、大きな船なので揺れることもなかったのもラッキーでした。
　昼食のBBQハンバーガーは美味しく、食後のクッキーはアメリカを感じました。
　シュノーケリングではモロキニ島のクロワッサン型を目の当たりにし、またカメのポイントでは４頭のカメに出会うことができ、そのうち１頭はもう本当に目の前で見れて感動でした！
　あまり泳ぎが得意でない私でも無料で借りれる浮き具を使って、そんなに疲れることなく楽しめました。
　またマウイ島を訪れることがあれば、また参加したいです。

Our captain Mark along with Nick and Emily made of this a fantastic experience. It was fun, great music, good food and more importantly we felt safe and taken care of the whole time. Getting on and off the catamaran at the beach was an interesting experience but it just added fun to the whole thing. Our tour was not packed and that added personalization from the crew. The snorkeling was beautiful. Saw turtles and so many different fishes.

Fui con mi familia, La organización excelente, el equipamiento que nos dieron en perfecto estado, ademas tenían todo tipo de accesorios para alquilar, trajes cámaras, filtros, etc.
El desayuno y la comida muy buena, mai tai, cerveza y gaseosa.
Todo excelente.

We did Real enjoyed. Cudos. ................,..,,.

This is my second time on this tour, and I'm very satisfied with the morning tour as it's cheaper. The check-in location is easy to find since there's only one small booth at the entrance of the main pier. The boat is quite large as it has two levels. Waking up early allows for a productive day.

このツアーは2回目ですが、朝のツアーは安くなっていて満足度が高いです。
チェックインの場所も、メインの桟橋の入り口にひとつだけある小屋なのでわかりやすいです。
２階のある船なので結構大きいです。
早起きするので一日が有効に使えます。

Staff was super nice and did a great class on snorkeling for beginners. Was my first time, so very helpful! Saw lots of fish and turtles. Great food and drinks! Would do again!

I was moved by the real submarine experience. It was a thrilling new world for my husband and me, who can't scuba dive, especially since we could go down to a depth of 40 meters. I was satisfied to learn that red light is absorbed underwater and to see a large stingray!

本物の潜水艦で感動しました、水深も40mまでしてくれスクーバも出来ない夫婦には感動の新世界でした、水中では赤色が吸収されて感じないことや大きなスティングレーも見れて満足でした！

Unfortunately, the snorkeling spots are not close to the rocky areas, and there are only a limited number of fish. Those who have experienced snorkeling in places like Okinawa are likely to be disappointed. The view of the island from the boat along the way is not bad.

残念ながらシュノーケルのポイントは岩場には近ずけなく、かぎられた魚しかいない。沖縄などで経験した人はガッカリしてる。途中のボートから島の眺めは悪くない

We had an awesome time with this crew! They were full of energy and VERY informative! They were very accommodating and made everyone comfortable in snorkeling, SNUBA diving, or those just along for the ride. I would suggest this for everyone!