Reviewed by: temt
It was the season for whale watching, so we encountered many. Advice for participants: confirm your reservation by phone, communication is only in English during the tour, and there is a 'roll call' both going and returning for peace of mind. You can also choose the amount of food and drinks yourself, which is reassuring.
ホエールウォッチング時期だったので、たくさん遭遇出来ました。参加時アドバイス:予約確認TEL、参加中も英語のみ、乗船時には行きも帰りも『点呼』で安心、食事も飲み物も量を自分で選べて安心。
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| Packages: | 日の出を見よう!サンライズクルーズ (2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Trevor
I cannot recommend the Four Winds enough! The crew are all fantastic and make you feel welcome right from the outset. Captain John is worth the price of admission alone! We were provided a great breakfast and later lunch with all drinks included, we were well looked after. The equipment used is sanitary and of a high quality and the boat itself is very comfortable.
We were lucky enough to see several wales on the way out to Molokini and the crater itself provided some of the best snorkelling you can do. The other patrons were of all ages and ethnicities and got along famously - this is a great option for those with kids too.
I find it hard to believe you could find a better way to go to Molokini than with the four winds!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Ray. L
It's a wonderful trip. We saw Whales on the way there and identify turtle near the harbor on the way back. the morning trip is pretty nice for the weather. The people on the boat are very nice. Thanks Zack/Reed. You got to try Snuba since it's easy and fun. You will have multiple chances to get into the water in the 2 hour period. What you can see depends on the season and what kind of fish are active there though.
Aloha and Mahalo Ray! We are so glad you had a wonderful time and hope to have you out with us again in the future! I am posting some underwater whale footage from today on Facebook right this minute! :-)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Lonna Weaver
A big thanks to the captain and crew of the Trilogy for providing our family with a fantastic sail and snorkle! The crew was competent and experienced while maintaining a relaxed and friendly atmosphere aboard the sleek vessel. The cruise did not dissapoint with nice meals special order to meet my gluten free dietry needs. The snorkling stops were just long enough to enjoy with plenty of time to relish some traditional sail time as the captain hoisted the billowing sails over the catamaran. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy world class snorkling on beautifully clear aquamarine waters under the azure Pacific skies.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/15 |
Reviewed by: cica
I participated because I wanted to experience the clarity of the ocean for my first time in Maui. I have a tendency to get seasick, but I thought it would be worth it to join since I heard the boat was of a decent size. However, it turned out to be a bad idea for me. The rocking wasn't too severe, but I think those who are prone to seasickness should avoid it.
Despite that, I did my best to go snorkeling. There weren't as many fish as I expected, but the clarity of the water was outstanding, and it felt great. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sea turtles at the spot where we were supposed to encounter them.
The water was quite cold, so I recommend renting a wetsuit. Both breakfast and lunch were very delicious. I took my lunch to go, but I think the hamburgers would have been really enjoyable to eat on the boat if I hadn't been seasick.
Above all, the Japanese guide was very attentive and friendly. I won't participate again due to my seasickness (laughs), but I'm glad I joined despite that. I would give it one star less for the lack of fish.
初めてのマウイ島のため海の透明度を体感したくて参加しました。
元々船酔いする体質ですが、それなりの大きさの船と聞いていたので、一生に一度くらいはと思って参加しましたが、やはりダメでした。揺れはあまり大きくないのですが、船酔いする体質の方はやはり避けたほうがいいと思います。
それでもがんばってシュノーケリングはしました。
思ったよりも魚はいませんでしたが、やはり透明度は最高で、気持ち良かったです。ウメガメに会えるというスポットでも今回は残念ながら会う事はできませんでした。
けっこう水が冷たいのでウェットスーツはレンタルする事をオススメします。
朝食、昼食もとても美味しかったです。昼食は持ち帰って食べましたが、船酔いさえしていなければ船の上で食べるハンバーガーはとても美味しくて気持ち良かったのではないかと思います。
なにより日本語ガイドの方がずっと気にかけて頂いて、とても感じの良いガイドさんでした。
船酔いするのでもう参加する事はありませんが(笑)、船酔いしてでも参加して良かったです。
魚の少なさに星マイナス1つです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/28 |
Reviewed by: いもまろん
I didn't expect there to be so few types of fish. I was hoping for many more varieties, so I was a bit disappointed. I was able to see a sea turtle, but it seems that some other guests weren't able to see it. There were few Japanese people. Given the content and the amount of fish, I won't be returning.
魚の種類があんなに少ないとは思いませんでした。
もっとたくさんの種類がいると勝手に期待していたので
拍子抜け。
ウミガメを見ることができましたが他のお客さんは見れなかった人も居る様子。日本人は少ないです。あの内容であの程度の魚の量ならリピートはありません。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/16 |
Reviewed by: c. thompson
The boat was in excellent condition, the crew was very helpful and organized so that all were safe at all times and having the greatest experience Molikini is the most awesome snorkel trip
That we do on maui every time we vacation we have gone , but pride of maui is the best experience yet. We will definitely book on this boat again .. captain Scott made it a very safe and enjoyable experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/04 |
Reviewed by: CTJ
The entire crew on the "Pride of Maui" was wonderful and caring. The trip was awesome. The weather was in our favor. We went out to the Molokini crater and snorkeled while there my son and I tried snuba for the first time and loved it. The guide for that was very knowledgeable and helpful. The videographer was very concerned to get everyone's picture. We moved to a different location to see the turtles and again the crew was concerned that everyone got to see a few of them. The food on board was also enjoyable. The only downside for me and my kids was that it didn't last longer.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Dan
I was looking to snorkel around Molokini and get some time sailing ... this package offered both. They have two boats so they offer two start times - 7 and 8 AM. The boats are moored at opposite ends of the marina, which is why they ask you to check in at parking, but they told us pier 99 when they confirmed the night before by phone. The large parking lot, on the opposite side of the marina from pier 99, is still a fine choice, as there is not much parking near pier 99. There is a big shopping center across the street and they direct you to park there, but the marina lot would be a better walk to pier 99. The website tells you to wear deck shoes, but they made us remove our shoes when we boarded the boat and we didn't see them again until we returned to port. They had a large tub of good sunscreen available on board, so you don't need to bring your own. The crew was great - captain Yoshi was friendly and informative, the three mates doubled as snuba instructor, snorkeling advisors and wait staff. The whole crew worked hard to make the fun for everyone. We motored directly to Mokolini, about an hour transit. Breakfast on the way included awesome cinnamon rolls, fruit and coffee. We arrived at Mokolini and started snorkeling. It was too rough for Snuba and soon the wind and waves got worse so Yoshi hauled anchor and we moved to the second snorkel location. I guess this happens frequently so we were lucky to get some time at the iconic spot. Both places had a good variety of fish and we did see a ray at the shoreline location. We had lunch at anchor at the second snorkel location - teriyaki chicken, rice, and salad and ice cream. It tasted really good after all the swimming. After hauling anchor Yoshi secured the engines and we sailed for about an hour, enjoying excellent mai tais and beer. The drink service was a little slow, so we had to push to get our two drinks during the sailing time. In conlcusion - Trilogy was pretty good.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/25 |
Reviewed by: のりちゃん
It was my first time in Maui! The Japanese staff were very kind, and I was able to fully enjoy my experience! I want to participate again!
初マウイでした!
日本人スタッフの方がとても、優しくて
満喫することが出来ました!
また、参加したいです!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Reviewed by: トーマス
We participated as a family of three. Unfortunately, there weren't many fish, but the water clarity was quite nice and refreshing. The children were also satisfied. I would like to thank the Japanese assistant who helped us when my daughter got seasick. We had various conversations, and I wanted to hear more about Hawaii. Thank you very much.
家族3人で参加しました。生憎、魚影は濃くなかったものの、透明度はなかなかで気持ちよかったです。子供たちも満足しておりました。日本人のアシスタントの方には、娘が酔ってしまいお世話になりました。色々話も伺い、もっとハワイの話を聞きたかったです。ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/09 |
Reviewed by: あーちゃん。
The sea was beautiful.
Since there were no people, it felt like a private beach!
They also lent us equipment, which was great!
We were able to experience a cruise, so it was fun!
海キレイの一言。
人がいないのでプライベートビーチでした!
グッツも貸してくれてGOOD!
クルーズも体験出来たので、楽しかった!
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| Packages: | 日の出を見よう!サンライズクルーズ (2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/15 |
Reviewed by: JLondon
Can I give 10 stars? If you're a newbie, don't worry, it's easy!!! I've never done snorkeling before and my wife is afraid of water...HELLO!!! We're giving this place 5 stars!!! That should tell you that this is the go-to place on Maui for snorkeling. We were in line for registration and a couple before us who have done snorkeling many times before were ranting and raving about the exceptional amenities on this adventure. It's a class-act all the way, from start to finish. Food, alcohol, corrective lens goggles, floatation devices...the list goes on and on. I can't put into words the level of excellence that this company delivers from start to finish. EVERY element is addressed and for two newbies who never did this kind of thing and are totally out of our comfort zone, this should give you a clue as to the totality of excellence that this company delivers.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/19 |
Reviewed by: mido
The early morning cruise was very pleasant with a nice breeze, and the one-and-a-half-hour journey to Lanai Island was quite comfortable. The cinnamon roll for breakfast was also delicious. The crew on board was very attentive.
On Lanai Island, I didn't participate in the island tour and spent about three hours at the beach. I didn't see any turtles, but I saw plenty of fish. You can rent beach chairs and mats at the beach.
On the way back, as mentioned in other reviews, the waves were higher and it was a bit more rocky than on the way there. They had prepared motion sickness medication after lunch, so I think it's a good idea for those who are concerned to take it. On the return trip, the crew served drinks, ice cream, and fruit. It was quite sunny on the way back, and many people chose to stay inside on the first floor of the boat instead of on the deck.
Before signing up, I thought the tour price was a bit high, but it was a well-organized tour, and I was very satisfied!
早朝のクルーズは風が気持ちよく、ラナイ島までの1時間半とても快適に過ごせました。朝食のシナモンロールも美味しかったです。船上ではクルーがいろいろと気を使ってくれます。
ラナイ島では島内ツアーには参加せず、ビーチで3時間ほど過ごしました。カメは見れませんでしたが、魚はたくさん見れました。ビーチでは、ビーチチェアとゴザも借りれます。
帰りは、他の方の口コミにもありましたが、行きよりも波が高く揺れます。酔い止めの薬もランチの後に準備してくれていましたので、心配な方は飲んで行ったらいいと思います。帰りも、ドリンク、アイスクリーム、フルーツ等、クルーがサーブしてくれます。帰りは日差し強く、デッキではなく、一階(?)の船内で過ごす方も多かったです。
申込む前は、ツアー料金が高いな~と思っていましたが、至れり尽くせりのツアーで満足です!
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| Packages: | 日の出を見よう!サンライズクルーズ (2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/14 |
Reviewed by: takuya
First of all, Molokini Island had excellent water clarity. There are various comments about the lack of fish, but there were times when schools of fish came up to the surface, so I think it depends on the timing. While it’s true that there were more species around the Black Rock area, if you look closely, you can still find over ten species quite easily.
However, since the water is a bit deep, you might be at a slight distance from the fish at the bottom. That said, if you go closer to the shore, the water gets shallower, and because the clarity is high, you can see the bottom well, which is enjoyable in its own way.
I experienced snuba, but on this tour, there wasn’t time for regular snorkeling at Molokini if you were doing snuba, so those who want to snorkel at Molokini should keep this in mind.
After Molokini, we went to Turtle Town, where there were relatively fewer fish, but we were able to see turtles. It seems that Turtle Town can have strong currents on some days, making it inaccessible.
The tour itself mainly had foreign guests. The captain was a Japanese person who spoke English, but this was coincidental, and I think it changes from day to day (also, everything is primarily conducted in English). If you have no understanding of English at all, it might be a bit challenging, but if you understand a little, I think it’s not a problem at all. Additionally, the crew was very friendly, and I was satisfied with the food included.
まず、モロキニ島は透明度抜群でした。魚が少ないとか色々なコメントもありますが、水面に魚群が上がってくることもあり、タイミング次第かと思います。種類等は確かにブラックロック周辺などの方が沢山みられましたが、よく探せばそれでも10種以上はすぐ見つかるかと思います。
ただ、少し水深があるので、底の方の魚には若干距離があるかもしれません。とはいえ、岸辺に行けば水深は浅くなりますし、そもそも透明度が高いので底の方もよく見えてそれはそれで楽しいです。
当方はスヌーバを体験したのですが、今回のツアーでは、モロキニでスヌーバを行う場合は通常のスノーケリングをモロキニで行う時間はありませんでしたので、モロキニでスノーケリングをしたいと考えている人はご留意下さい。
モロキニの後にタートルタウンにいきましたが、こちらは比較的魚は少ないものの、カメには会うことができました。タートルタウンは日によっては流れが強く、行けない場合もあるようです。
ツアー自体は、外国のお客さんがメインでした。船長は英語を喋る日本の方でしたが、これはたまたまで、日によって変わると思います(また、基本は英語だけで全て行われています)。英語が全くダメな方は若干ハードルが高いかもしれませんが、多少わかるのであれば全然問題はないと思います。また、クルーは大変親切でしたし、ご飯も含め満足しています。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/28 |
Reviewed by: The Freemans
Captain John served as a great captain, host, comedian, server, tour guide he does it all! We did the snuba with Jamie, it is extra, but is definitely worth it, he gives a good tutorial before you go out, and makes it relaxing and enjoyable. The rest of the staff on board was great, and Trey the photographer was very professional as well. We rented a digital underwater camera and purchased a Cd that had all our pictures on it, and it turned out great! 5 stars for Four Winds!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/23 |
Reviewed by: sugimoto
Molokini Island has very beautiful waters and is the perfect place for snorkeling. However, on the day we experienced it, the waves were rough, making it quite challenging. There are also Japanese staff members, which is reassuring. It all depends on your physical condition.
モロキニ島は海がとても綺麗でシュノーケルをするには最適な場所でした。
しかし、私たちが体験した日は波が荒くそれどころではない状況に・・・
日本人の方もスタッフにいますので安心できます。
あとは体調次第です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Samantha
Everything about this experience was great. The crew was super friendly and funny, and the snorkel was very interesting and simple to do. Absolutely amazing.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Jimmer Cassiol
The staff were wonderful and the SNUBA adventure was very exciting. This is a great introduction to what scuba diving might be like and the location at Monokini is a great spot to SNUBA! I will be back!
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| Packages: | SNUBA Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
Reviewed by: ともし
I signed up for a plan that included transportation. When I arrived at the boarding location, there were about 30 to 40 participants, most of whom were from Europe and America, with only three Asians, including myself. However, you can rest assured that a very kind Japanese female guide will take care of you in detail.
Even in Hawaii, the water temperature is low. I wore a rash guard, so I didn't rent one, but it might be a good idea to rent a wetsuit if needed (costs $10). There was a shower with warm water on the boat, so I took a shower every time I got out of the sea.
As for Molokini Island, to be honest, I didn't see many colorful fish. However, the sunlight filtering through the water made the seabed incredibly beautiful, and I was captivated by it. For lunch, we had hamburgers where we could add as many vegetables as we liked. The basic rule was one per person, but if there were leftovers, we could have seconds. I was one of the first to go, but by the time I was offered "Would you like another one?" after the meal, there were hardly any vegetables left. I recommend going early. But I was able to enjoy a hamburger with two beef patties, savoring the taste of the meat.
At the snorkeling spot we headed to after lunch, I was able to see many sea turtles. While searching for sea turtles on the seabed, they would suddenly appear next to me, and I would hurriedly swim away. I think it's quite difficult to see sea turtles while swimming on Oahu, but here I was able to see many.
For those who want to snorkel at Molokini Island, see sea turtles, or are anxious about their English skills, I highly recommend this tour!! (Of course, since it's nature, there's no guarantee you'll see sea turtles...) Above all, the way the Japanese female guide interacted with us was not the typical condescending attitude often seen from Japanese living abroad; it was very pleasant, allowing me to truly enjoy the experience. (Personally, I’m not fond of that typical attitude.)
If I visit Maui again, I would like to use this service.
送迎付きプランで申し込みました。
乗船場所に着くと3~40人程参加者がいましたが、そのほとんどは欧米の方でアジア人というか日本人は私を含めて3人だけでした。
ですが、ご安心ください。とても親切な日本人女性のガイドさんが細々と面倒を見てくださいます。
ハワイと言え水温が低いです。ラッシュガードを着ていたので借りませんでしたが、場合によってはウエットスーツのレンタルを利用すると良いでしょう。(要10ドル)
船に温水の出るシャワーがあったので、海からあがる度に浴びていました。
モロキニ島ですが、正直あまり色鮮やかな魚を見ることはできませんでした。
しかし日の光がさしこむ海底がとても美しく、魅入ってしまいました。
お昼は自分で好きなだけ野菜を挟めるハンバーガーでした。基本1人1つですが、余ればおかわりOKでした。私は1番最初に取りに行ったのですが、食後「もう1ついかが?」と言われた時には野菜はほとんどありませんでした。早めがおススメですよ。
でもビーフパテを2枚も挟んでもらって肉の味を楽しめるハンバーガーを楽しむことが出来ました。
食後向かったシュノ―ケリングスポットでは海ガメをたくさん見ることが出来ました。
海ガメを探して海底を探していると、いつの間にか隣にいたりして慌てて泳いで離れたものです。
オアフ島で泳いでいる海ガメを見ることはなかなか難しいかと思いますが、こちらではたくさん見ることが出来ました。
モロキニ島でシュノ―ケリングしたい方、海ガメを見たい方、英語が不安な方。
このツアーとってもおススメですよ!!
(もちろん自然相手なので絶対に海ガメが見れるわけではありませんが…)
なにより日本人女性ガイドさんの接し方が海外に住む日本人にありがちな上から目線で距離感を保たないくだけた態度ではなく、とても心地よいもので心から楽しむことができました。
(個人的にはあのありがちな態度は苦手です)
またマウイ島を訪れることがあれば利用したいと思っています。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Satoru Minegishi
I'm really glad I participated in this cruise! The sea was incredibly beautiful and safe, and the Japanese instructor was fun and lively! With breakfast, a hamburger lunch, and cocktail time, it was a great tour that felt like a good deal the more I participated, especially with my stomach in perfect condition!
本当に参加して良かったクルーズでした! 海は凄く綺麗で安全、日本人のインストラクターの方はノリも良く楽しい! 朝ご飯、ハンバーガーのランチ、そしてカクテルタイム、かなり胃腸が万全な状態で参加すればするほどお得なツアーでしたw
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Justin Daniels
My wife and I had never gone snorkeling before, and during our honeymoon, we had planned many activities, but this was the one we weren't sure how it would turn out. We decided to do the snuba diving, and our instructor was amazing. He was laid back and helped encourage us when we were first nervous in the water. After a few minutes, everything got easier, and before we knew it, it was time to come up. We were also able to snorkel at Turtle Town, and got to swim by a sea turtle, and that was a super unique experience. Of all the things we did in Hawaii, this is the one thing that I would be sure to do again when we come back.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/24 |
Reviewed by: osamu
In overseas option tours, it's often the case that Japanese guides are of a type that young people do not accept, but this one was good. The Japanese staff were great, and the water's clarity was as rumored. However, there were indeed fewer fish, just as expected. I did encounter a large sea turtle!
海外のオプションンツアーでは、日本人ガイドが若者で受け入れられないタイプのことが多いのですが、これは良かった
良い日本人スタッフでしたし、海の透明度は、噂通りでした。ただし魚が少ないのも、前評判通りでした
ウミガメは大きいのに出会えましたよ
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Eli
We had a great afternoon snorkel to Coral Gardens. The crew was friendly and the fish were a plenty. Swam with a couple turtles as well. Our 1 year old enjoyed the whole trip as well, especially the glass bottom viewing (although that aspect was not as impressive as it appeared online). Would go on another Four Winds snorkel cruise in a heartbeat!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Jerry
Advertised as a catamaran, may have been in the truest sense...but not a sail or mast on the boat. Unable to go to Molokini due to high seas(6' swells), took us to a site a mile away from the harbor.
I understand the reasoning for not going to the atoll, however, a chance to get off the ship and get a refund were never offered.
All was not lost, hence the reason for not demanding a refund or a rescheduling, the crew was attentive, polite, and amusing. The relocation for snorkeling was quite nice with some beautiful fish.
Ultimately, I would not book again...sorry.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Maui girl
Felt like I was on a cattle boat. Too many people. Hard time seeing anything. The whole time I was wishing I had researched better and booked on a smaller more intimate boat. Hardly any fish at Molokini then went to rocks south of Wailea and saw much more, but had just been there the day before on our own.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Jesper
Molokini is not as stunning a snorkel spot as some say: there's only a select variety of fish and there's no impressive coral reef. The water is very clear though. But there are definitely much better snorkeling options elsewhere to be found.
We had a muddy water day for Turtle Town sadly, but I got to see a turtle nonetheless, which was nice.
The tour organisation was class though, well-spirited. Breakfast was decent, lunch was very good. And there were a lot of whales to be seen! I must say that even with Molokini not completely living up to its reputation I had a good fun day. Time well-spent.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/21 |
Reviewed by: KATO's family
The sunrise tour on Maui was great, but honestly, there wasn't much else to do, and since there were no Japanese people around and my English isn't very good, I thought I probably wouldn't come back. I joined this tour on a whim the day before... I even booked it in the evening local time and printed out the voucher at the hotel. However, I was able to have various conversations with the guide, who was very considerate, and most importantly, I got to see sea turtles and many fish right in front of me, and I spotted whales multiple times during the trip... It was moving. And the lunch was delicious too.
マウイ島はサンライズツアーして良かったけどそれ以外に何もないし日本人が全く居なくて英語が得意じゃないからもぅ、来ることも無いかなぁ〜って正直思っていたし、このツアーに参加したのもダメ元で前日に…しかも現地時間夕方に申し込みホテルでバウチャーのプリントアウトした程でした……が、ガイドさんとは色んな話ができたし細やかな配慮して頂いたし何よりも海亀や沢山の魚が凄い目の前で見れて移動中に何度も何度も鯨が見れました……感動的です。そしてランチも美味しかった
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/15 |
Reviewed by: ちょっぷ
We participated as a couple on November 20, 2014. There were only one other Japanese couple besides us, but the Japanese staff member Takako was very attentive. She provided careful assistance with everything from the boarding process, snorkeling gear rental, diving into the sea, to the meals. The water clarity was amazing, and you could easily see the seabed. There weren't many fish, but I think it was sufficient for those who haven't experienced scuba diving. We were also able to see sea turtles. At Black Rock, we could only see "floating" turtles, but here we saw "swimming" turtles. The meal was delicious hamburgers, and beer and Mai Tais were all-you-can-drink. On the way back, we also enjoyed some cookies. It was a wonderful tour, so I highly recommend it to those who haven't experienced it yet.
For those participating in the tour, I think it's important to keep the following points in mind. It's better to have motion sickness medication. Both my spouse and I got seasick... I underestimated it because there weren't many mentions of seasickness in other reviews. Next, it's better to bring or rent a wetsuit. Honestly, the sea is cold. Having a wetsuit makes it much warmer. You can borrow goggles and fins when you receive them (I think it was $10), so it's okay if you don't bring your own. Also, I think there are some jellyfish (we both got stung), so it could serve as protection.
Regarding transportation, it was fine. I felt that many other tours had local meet-ups, but this tour provided proper pick-up (we stayed at the Westin). The other participants were a couple from America and France.
Finally, my experience: the foreign participants were very kind, and I had a lot of fun with them, for which I am very grateful. They helped me with translation when boarding (from difficult long English sentences to short broken English). They also took care of me when I got seasick... I don't think you can have such experiences on a tour with only Japanese participants. If you're coming to Maui, I think such experiences are great.
2014/11/20に夫婦で参加しました。
日本人は私たちともう一組しかいませんでしたが、日本人スタッフのタカコさんが大変気を配って下さいました。
船の乗船手続き、シュノーケルセットの貸し出し、海へのダイブ、食事まで、全てに丁寧な対応をしてくれました。
海の透明度は素晴らしく、楽勝で海底が見えます。
魚はそれほど多くはいませんでしたが、スキューバ体験していない方にとっては十分だと思います。
ウミガメも見ることができました。
ブラックロックでは「浮いている」亀しか見ることができませんでしたが、ここでは「泳いでいる」亀を見ることができました。
食事もおいしいハンバーガーで、ビールとマイタイは飲み放題でした。
帰り道ではクッキーのつまみも頂きました。
素晴らしいツアーですので、未体験の方にはぜひおすすめです。
これからツアーに参加する方は以下の点に注意した方がいいと思います。
酔い止めの薬はあった方が良いと思います。夫婦で船酔いになりました・・・。
他の方の書き込みであまり船酔いについて書いてなかったのでナメでました。
次に、ウエットスーツは持参かレンタルした方が良いです。
正直、海が冷たいです。ウエットスーツがあるとかなり暖かくなるので。
ゴーグル、フィンを支給されるときに一緒に借りれるので(10ドルだったかな)持参していなくても大丈夫です。
またクラゲが多少いると思いますので(夫婦で刺されました)防護服代わりにもなるかと思います。
送迎についてですが、大丈夫です。
他のツアーでは現地集合が多いように感じましたが、こちらのツアーはきっちり送迎してもらえました(宿泊はウエスティン)。
なお同乗した方はアメリカ、フランスの夫妻でした。
最後に体験談です。同乗した外国の方々が大変優しく、ご一緒してとても楽しく、感謝感激でした。
乗船の際に通訳してもらいました(難しい長文英語から短い片言英語に)。
船酔いした時に介抱してもらいました・・・。
日本人ばかりのツアーではこういった体験はできないと思います。
せっかくマウイに来たのであればこういった体験も良いのではないでしょうか。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ぴーす
The tour is mainly in English with many non-Japanese participants, but staff member Takako provides explanations in Japanese, which is reassuring. Breakfast is light with cakes, sweet bread, and fruits, but there are plenty of drinks available, and lunch seemed delicious (I couldn't eat due to seasickness!). You can choose one item from several options like hamburgers and hot dogs. Drinks like cola and beer are plentiful. There are separate restrooms for men and women. There are also three types of floatation devices, which is comforting. The boat is fairly large, but three Japanese participants turned green from seasickness, so it might be a good idea to take medication beforehand. Overall, it was very good, but one downside was that the docking location was at the far end on the left side of the harbor, and there was no explanation, so I had to search around. During busy times, the parking lot is at the aquarium above the harbor. In December, the weather seems to be bad, and we couldn't go to Molokini due to strong winds, so we went to a different spot, but everyone seemed to have a good time.
日本人以外が多く、英語が主のツアーですが、スタッフのタカコさんが日本語で丁寧に説明してくれるので安心です。朝食はケーキや甘いパンとフルーツで軽くですが、飲物は十分出してくれますし、ランチは美味しかったようです。(私は船酔いで食べられず!)
ハンバーガー、ホットドック等、数種類から1つ選びます。飲物はコーラ、ビール等十分にもらえます。トイレは男女別に1つづつあり。浮具も3種類あり、安心です。まずまず大きい舟ですが、日本人は3人船酔いで青い顔になりましたので、薬飲んで行ったほうがいいかも。とても良かったのですが、1つ難点としては、舟の停泊場所がハーバーの左手一番奥で、説明がなかったので探し回りました。混み合う時は駐車場はハーバーの上にある水族館のところを使います。12月は天気が悪いようで、モロキニは強風で行けず、別のポイントとなりましたが、みなさん楽しそうでした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/28 |
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Aloha Trevor,
A big mahalo for the great review! We hope to see you again soon and promise an equally wonderful experience. :-)
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