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Maui
A long but excellent day trip. Always felt safe with Bruce, our driver, despite some hair-raising hair-pin bends. Some of the views have to be seen to be believed. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
Like most things on maui, they are expensive for what they are, especially the tourist items. We found a discount early bird package and I think w paid just under $50 for two of us. We also tipped the crew $5 and paid for our picture $20...like real tourists do. Both the top and particularly the picture were optional but I got roped into it. It was early in the season also, just the start of the whale season. We did spot a few whales but they were a bit far away and hard to see. We were able to see a few from shore as well, but of course, even farther away. the weather was flawless and there is no reason that I saw not to take the early morning package for the reduced price. I would definitely try to sit up front in the future, but we sat in the back. The issue being best view, but there is enough to look at with the sides and rear that even the back is more than tolerable. We took some photos, which only included little blips of whales off in the distance. I think I would target this venue for prime season to be sure to see more. My understanding is about 4000-8000 whales will congregate.. We saw maybe 5.
Really nice tour to summit and super dinner at Café O Lei.
While Mother Nature didn't necessarily cooperate (she rained on us the last 2 days of trip, but it might have been our fault as we stupidly asked for her to turn the wind down a bit the first 2 days ;)...) the sunset wasn't brilliant but still awe inspiring (also got a glimpse of how beautiful it could be on the flight out the next day still very cloudy - could see more color and summit as we took off...). Oh lavender farm was nice too - I'm not a lavender person but whole area was beautiful and people at farm nice.
Tour was still great - views were still stunning - dinner was really good and other people on tour were quite a fun group!
We had a great time on this snorkel cruise. We were lucky enough to see lots of cool fish, 2 kinds of dolphins, a whale and sea turtles. The crew was great and wanted to make sure we could see everything that was out there that day. Had a great time!
Thank you very much for putting a spectacular tour together.I saw the road to Hana and the Air view of rain forest.Staff had cold water and beautiful lunch set up for us.Very tasty for Vegitarian and diabetic people on tour.I saw so many different plants and trees.The road was winding through small towns and tourist attractions.Driver made it over the smallest bridges built in Early 1918's.All Steves tutorial is stuck with me like a history teacher.When booking I would ask for the same guide.He was retired and took course to do this job and always Looking for new info about Maui.
It was early December, but we didn't see any whales at all. However, it was a relief to see dolphins. I wished we had a fish finder. For those who get seasick, please be careful as the boat is small and wobbly. When we can't see any whales, I would appreciate a voucher for the next time.
12月上旬でしたが全くクジラは見えませんでした。しかし、イルカが見れたのは救いでした。魚群探知機でもあればいいのにと思いつつ。船酔いをする方は船が小さめで揺れるので気をつけてくださいね。クジラが見れないときは次回サービス券ぐらい欲しいものです。
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We made our reservation by phone and had no problems finding a date and time. Customer service over the phone was great.
When we checked in at the dock, the lady check us in was very nice. They have you check in an hour prior to departure, which is a long time to hang out on the dock. There was no where to hang out or sit while waiting.
The crew on the boat was very nice and the food was decent. Due to the weather we were not able to go to the original destination, but the crew found a couple of spots for us to snorkel. We didn't see any Dolphins or turtles, just a few fish. We saw a whale from a distance, but we didn't hang out long enough in the same spot to see if the whales would resurface.
In all, the boat ride was much longer than expected. Most of the time was spent on the boat going to a snorkeling spot right next to the shoreline.
I am so glad I decided to take this tour! We had taken the Road to Hana on our own 4 years ago. The experience was such that I felt the need to come back, but this time by means of a tour guide that would tell us the background of all the wonders we got to see and experience back then. This stretch of the island of Maui is so rich in history. Turns out I was right. Thanks to our tour guide/driver, Larry. He made this experience all the more magical. I am a history enthusiast. Larry touched on every aspect of this journey. From the vegetation's different species (origin, current and past uses, etc.), rock formations, the incredible waterfalls and grottos, to the towns people of present and past. Oh, and the beaches, breathtaking. I loved soaking my feet at Blacksand beach. Wish we could of stayed there longer. I appreciated our stop at the local's farmers market. Got to sample a taste of the locals organic fruits, banana bread, fruit jams and honey. I was able to purchase of everything I sampled. This is definitely a tradition for my family. When in Maui...Tour Guided Road to Hana Highway Adventure is a must. These drivers are experts, I will leave the driving to them! While I sit back and enjoy the trip.
The Road to Hana / Helicopter Tour was perfect for my 50th Birthday Celebration, I was worried about getting air sick but the flight was so stable that I did not feel sick at all and would like to have flown all day : )
It was a tour where I felt the best hospitality from the pickup at the hotel to the very end. Our guide, Yamapi, came to greet us, and I was so impressed, thinking, "Oh, I've seen this person on TV!" He was very good at talking, friendly, and above all, I felt his heartfelt hospitality for us. The choice of music in the vehicle, his wealth of knowledge in conversation, it was a wonderful tour until the very end. I will participate again! The Krispy Kreme donuts I uploaded in the photo are not available in Japan. I appreciate the attention to detail in such things.
ホテルへのピックアップから最後まで、細かいところまで最高のおもてなしを感じるツアーでした。
ガイドのヤマピーさんがお迎えに来て下さり「あ。テレビで見たことある～！この方！！」って感動。とってもお話上手、フレンドリー、何よりも私たちの為に真心感じるおもてなし。社内の音楽のチョイス、知識豊富なトーク、最後まですばらしいツアーでした。
また参加します！
写真にアップしたクリスピードーナッツは日本未発売。こんなところにも気配り感じます。
Listening to the music played inside the car can sometimes reveal my age, which is a bit of a flaw (laughs), but I'm glad you enjoyed it! Next time, I'll let you listen to that nostalgic new version again!
車内でかかる音楽を聴いて頂くと自分の歳が分かってしまうのが珠に瑕ですが（笑）喜んで頂けて嬉しいです！次にまたあの懐かしの新バージョンをお聴かせ致します！
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Such an awesome experience.. Koko and Chris were so awesome, funny and very helpful.
I purchased a round-trip ticket and, after arriving on the island, took a shuttle bus to the town center for some exploration and lunch. After that, I got off at Flobob Beach near the port on the return bus, enjoyed the beach, and walked about five minutes to the port to catch the ferry back. It can be quite inconvenient without a car, but I managed to enjoy the town and the beach. There isn't much to see in the town, but the beach is beautiful and nice.
往復の切符のみ購入し、島到着後シャトルバスで、町の中心に行き、散策＆昼食。
その後、帰りのバスで、港近くのフロボビ－チで降ろしてもらい、ビ－チを
楽しみ、帰りのフエリ－に合わせて、徒歩約５分で港に行きました。
車ないと可なり不便ですが、なんとか、町＆ビ－チを楽しめました。
町は、見るとこあまりないが、ビ－チは、綺麗で良いですね。
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Awesome tour . Very scenic drive . Our tour guide was Charles, he knew everything about all the places we went through right after we started from hotel until back . He knew exactly where to stop or slow down to take awesome pics or view the beauty of Hana . 5 on 5 for this beautiful tour and knowledgable guide.. I took 1 star for the lunch provided . Breakfast was light fruits and rolls and being on entire day trip, we were expecting a better lunch . Besides salad , steamed rice and watermelon, there was chicken and being vegetarian this did not feel like lunch . We got a veg taco plate when asked about the veg option, which was equally bad and cold
Apart from this I would say this is a must do if in Muai to see actual nature ..
During my six-day trip to Hawaii, I participated in many tours, but this was definitely the No. 1 tour.
The vibrant sunset visible from the summit of Haleakalā and the 180-degree view of the starry sky were the most beautiful I've ever seen in my life.
Not only the scenery, but also Mr. Yamauchi's stories reminded me of a pure heart.
Even after returning home, I want to occasionally look up at the night sky and remember the starry sky of Maui and Mr. Yamauchi's stories.
I will come again!
今回、6日間のハワイ旅行でたくさんのツアーに参加しましたが、間違いなくNo.1のツアーです。
ハレアカラ山頂から見える色鮮やかなサンセット、180度見渡せる星空、ともに今までの人生の中で一番綺麗でした。
景色だけでなく、山内さんのお話で、純粋な心を思い出しました。
帰国後も、たまには夜空を見上げて、マウイ島の星空&山内さんのお話を思い出したいと思います。
また来ます！
Thank you for participating in the tour. We will continue to strive for memorable experiences! If you ever face any challenges, please do visit Maui again. I look forward to our reunion.
ツアー参加有難うございます。心に残るツアーをこれからも目指して頑張ります！また何かでくじけるようなことがあれば、是非マウイ島に訪れてください。再会を楽しみにしております。
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Overall it was a very fun trip. However the trip time wise is a little too long. The food wise too need a little improvement. It was only a little rice and bbq chicken. This trip include a simple breakfast too, but don't expect a continental breakfast. It's just coffee fruits and croissant. Thank you Steve our driver and our guide for the informative trip and the scenery is exceptionally beautiful. You will never get to view all the scenery spots if you didn't attend this trip. We went to see a few water falls, it was absolutely beautiful, however we weren't able to swim in the pools as they were closed on that day. We went to black sand beach also, the sands are black, it's really cool... We took awesome lots of picture, it's definitely a memory that you will never forget. Advise to not go to the trip if you're tiered or sick cuz it's a energy consuming trip. Overall you will have fun.
The trip was a nice trip this is something you would like to do as a group. We had a really good driver and the tour guide seem to know the area. Gave some information about the different areas and offer take our picture which was nice. The meal we had was ok just the basic chicken and rice. Would like to see a place to get souvenirs the place we went to are so expensive. disappointed about the pool was not open at the state park. Sometimes it seem we were rushed and like at the state park nothing to do since the pool was closed. Tour guide did a good job also taking pictures with me and my spouse. You can do it on your own but i think you would miss a lot of extras. Thank you for a wonderful time and memories.
Came to Maui for my honeymoon and of course had to do zip line. Read great reviews about this spot so we booked the 4 line zip n dip. It definitely lived up to all the reviews. Amazing views of the mountains and ocean and awesome employees. They made the experience that much more fun. Next time we're in Maui we will for sure be doing the zip n dip again. Would definitely recommend it to everyone!
The dancers were amazing. The food was delicious. We did this luau the first night of our trip. Do not miss this!!
This is my fourth time in Maui, but it's my first time going to the mountains. Yamachan arrived at the hotel right on time to pick us up. During the drive, we had a lively time asking each other about our hometowns. We stopped by a souvenir shop along the way, where we tried and purchased some of Yamachan's recommended products. By the time we reached the summit, it was sunset time, and we were above the clouds. The sunset was not just red; it had layers of blue as well. After that, we descended a bit and had our bento in the car. Once we finished eating, we all looked up, and the sky was like a planetarium. We saw the Milky Way with the naked eye!!! We were even able to see Saturn through a telescope, which was incredibly moving. I think it's not an exaggeration to say that it was a refreshing experience for the soul. Yamachan's clear explanations about the stars and his consideration for each person were truly professional.
マウイは今回で４回目ですが、山へ行くのは初めて。時間通りにやまちゃんさんがホテルに迎えにきてくれました。行きの車中では、みんなの出身地を聞いたりして賑やかな時間でした。途中お土産屋さんへ立ち寄り、やまちゃんお薦め商品を試食して購入したりしました。山頂に着くころにはサンセットタイム、山頂は雲の上です。サンセットは赤いだけではなく、青い色との何層にもなってました。その後、少し下山して車中でお弁当。食べ終わり、みんなで下を向いて外へ、見上げた空はなんとプラネタリウムでした。肉眼で見る天の川！！！望遠鏡を使って土星も見ることができ、感動感動でした。命の洗濯ができたと言っても過言ではないと思います。やまちゃんのわかりやすい星の説明、一人一人への気遣いははプロ中のプロだと思いました。
You are also from Yokohama! I'm glad you enjoyed the sunset and starry sky, which are not often seen in Japan. We all have to endure and wait until it gets dark to see the stars together, and indeed, it's necessary to "look down and walk" until then (laughs). I look forward to seeing you again!
同じ横浜の出身でしたね！日本ではなかなか見れない夕焼けと星空を楽しんで頂き、喜ばしく思います。星空は我慢に我慢を重ねて、みんなで「せーの」で見ることにしており、やはり暗くなるまで「下を向いて歩こう」は必要なのです（笑）また是非お目にかかれることを楽しみにしております！
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The guide was a man named Rick, who was fluent in Japanese and had been a wedding planner until a year ago. He occasionally cracks dad jokes (laughs).
At Krispy Kreme along the way, I tried flavors that aren't available in Japan, and they were very delicious. I was told that among the ones sold here, they were on the less sweet side, but they were sweet enough for me.
We stopped by a supermarket to buy dinner, and I was excited to see some unusual sushi (laughs). This was also incredibly delicious.
Of course, the sunset and the starry sky were wonderful! I was able to see the green flash as the sun set, and although I wasn't expecting much from the starry sky because it was a full moon, I was able to see the Milky Way, which was very moving!
I wore a total of six layers, including Heattech, a T-shirt, a sweatshirt, and an inner down jacket, and I put on a rented down jacket on top, but I was still quite cold. However, I think it's worth participating even if it's cold!
ガイドはリックさんという、一年前までは結婚式のプランナーをされていたという、日本語ペラペラの方。たまにオヤジギャグも炸裂します（笑）
途中のクリスピークリームでは日本にないフレーバーのものをいただき、とても美味しかったです。こちらで販売している中では甘さ控え目とのことでしたが、充分甘かったです。
夕飯を購入しにスーパーへ立ち寄ったのですが、珍しいお寿司にテンションが上がりました（笑）こちらもすごく美味しかったです。
もちろん夕日も星空も素晴らしかったです！
夕日が沈むときにはグリーンフラッシュが見れ、満月だったので星空は期待していなかったのですが、天の川も見れ、とても感動しました！
私はヒートテックやＴシャツ、トレーナー、インナーダウンなど、計６枚着て、その上にレンタルのダウンを着たのですが、それでも全然寒かったです。
でも寒くても参加する価値はあると思います！
Thank you for joining the tour! Many of you are on your second or third day in Maui, and I imagine you might be starting to crave Japanese food, so we will be serving sushi for dinner. This is also something you can decide for yourselves, making dinner one of the highlights of the evening.
ツアー参加有難うございます！皆様マウイ到着２日目３日目の方も多く、そろそろ日本食も恋しいかと思い、夜は日本食のお寿司をご用意しております。これも皆さんご自分で決められるようにしているので、夕食は１つのお楽しみです。
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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.
You can make a reservation online in advance, and just show the voucher issued at that time at the dock! Once you receive your ticket and board the boat, you can sit wherever you like. They will come around to check tickets after departure! They were also very accommodating with time changes.
The quiet beaches of Lanai! There were plenty of fish! With many birds around, the lush Lanai City has a warm atmosphere. There was a little mishap where I couldn't find the shuttle bus stop for the return trip and missed it, but another bus driver, knowing the situation, kindly gave me a free ride to Manele Harbor.
Please make sure to visit the aloha-filled island of Lanai!
事前にネットで予約して、その時に発行されるバウチャーを船着場で見せればOK！ チケットをもらい船に乗ったら好きな席へ座ります〜出発してからチケットを確認しにまわってきますよ！
時間変更にも快く受け付けてくれました。
ラナイ島の静かなビーチ！魚も沢山いました！
鳥達が沢山で、緑豊かなラナイシティは、ほのぼの雰囲気、帰りのシャトルバスの乗り場がわからず乗り遅れるハプニングありましたが、別のバスの運転手さんが事情を知り無料でマネレ港まで乗せてくれました。
アロハな心いっぱいのラナイ島へ是非足をのばしてみて下さい。
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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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My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves a spectacular show and the meat was terrific especially the pork
I participated with my 83-year-old mother-in-law and six family members. Twenty years ago, I went to see the sunrise with my own mother (75 years old) and my young daughter. This time, the starry sky was even more wonderful than the sunset! Yamachan's explanations and observations were so much fun!!! Thank you very much.
83才の義母を連れて家族6人で参加しました。
20年前にも、実母（75才）と、幼い娘とともにサンライズを見にいきました。
今回は、サンセット以上に星空が素晴らしくて～！
山ちゃんの説明と観測、楽しかった!!!
ありがとうございました。
You can drive up to the summit, making it accessible for everyone from the elderly to small children. Your mother, who certainly doesn't look 83, should definitely join the tour again.
山頂まで車で登ることが出来るので、お年寄りから小さい子たちまで参加することが可能です。とても８３歳には見えないお母様で、また是非ツアーに参加されてください。
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The whales were huge, and I was very moved. Before boarding, there was a bit of trouble, and I managed to get on the boat after some back-and-forth in my broken Japanese English. While driving around the island, I saw them jump and spout from a distance several times, but seeing them up close from the boat was a completely different level of excitement.
クジラは大きくて、とても感動しました。乗船前にちょっとしたトラブルがあり、拙いジャパニーズ英語で押し問答して何とか乗れました。島をドライブ中、何度も遠目にですがジャンプや潮吹きを見ていたのですが、やはり船上から近くで見るのとは全然迫力が違いました。
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Great time. Fantastic staff
Equipment was great and the staff was very courteous
We already booked the snorkeling trip from our home in Austria and had no expectations at all what we will get as we were snorkeling-novices. On our first day on Maui we made a short trip from our hotel in Kihei to Lahaina to check where our trip will start the next morning. A very friendly lady at the port in Lahaina told us where our snorkeling trip will start and which boat will take us out.
The next morning an extremely friendly captain and his crew welcomed us on board and took us out to two awesome snorkeling spots. On our way we were served breakfast. At the snorkeling spots the crew was enormously helpful with the snorkeling equipment and to get into the water. During the snorkeling the crew members were out on surfboards two overlook the snorkelers. We felt extremely safe and fine.
On our way back we were served lunch with fresh fruits and beverages and nice things to eat.
We can highly recommend this company for booking a snorkeling trip. Unfortunately we did not see any dolphins or green turtles this day, but that is absolutely not the fault of the company.
Manuela and Christian from Austria
We already booked the snorkeling trip from our home in Austria and had no expectations at all what we will get as we were snorkeling-novices. On our first day on Maui we made a short trip from our hotel in Kihei to Lahaina to check where our trip will start the next morning. A very friendly lady at the port in Lahaina told us where our snorkeling trip will start and which boat will take us out.
The next morning an extremely friendly captain and his crew welcomed us on board and took us out to two awesome snorkeling spots. On our way we were served breakfast. At the snorkeling spots the crew was enormously helpful with the snorkeling equipment and to get into the water. During the snorkeling the crew members were out on surfboards two overlook the snorkelers. We felt extremely safe and fine.
On our way back we were served lunch with fresh fruits and beverages and nice things to eat.
We can highly recommend this company for booking a snorkeling trip. Unfortunately we did not see any dolphins or green turtles this day, but that is absolutely not the fault of the company.
Manuela and Christian from Austria.
On October 7th we joined the Dolphin watch Snorkel cruise to Lanai. It was quite breezy that day and upon boarding we were informed that because of the weather the cruise to Lanai had to be canceled and alternate snorkel locations would have to be used instead of the live coral reefs originally promised off the coast of Lanai, and further, the activities and relaxing time on Lanai would be out of the question. Although very disappointed we understood the situation and sympathized with the cruise captain. She was very nice and we felt sorry for her. We proceeded to her first chosen snorkel location off the coast of Maui, dropped anchor and began preparation for our first snorkel dip. The underwater scenery was somewhat less than spectacular but the experience was interesting. Not having snorkeled for several years it was an exhilarating experience to paddle in the ocean and explore the ocean floor. Subsequently, we pulled anchor and headed for another snorkel area off the shore of Maui and had our lunch, which was quite good and filling. When we arrived at the second site it was too windy to dive there and we were forced to find another alternative site. Again, interesting but even less spectacular than the first and really too windy to enjoy. Exhausted and chilled we finally headed back to Lahaina harbor for our cruise departure. Final assessment, the crew was very good and experienced, the captain was very good and well informed and handled the situation, much as it was, graciously and all in all we did enjoy ourselves on the cruise, but we didn’t even come close to what we were expecting for our investment.
