Reviewed by: Kristi
This was one of my and my husbands favorite things we did our first time out to Hawaii. We were thrilled we were in whale infested waters and it was super cool to have the whales literally swimming under us, as we saw and heard them. It was awesome one whale swam right under our guide (Griff) who got amazing photos of the whole experience!
Would definitely do this again during whale season! Snorkeling to see the green sea turtles was amazing too. And all by getting a little exercise, rowing. Nice!
Thanks Griff and South Pacific Kayak!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/20 |
Reviewed by: AmyCat
This excursion was worth the money spent. My new husband had never snorkeled before so it was nice to have an experienced guide teach us how to do it. The Kayaking portion was nice and good exercise while we got to go out further than we would have without the kayaks. The guide, Steve, knew tremendous amounts about the area, ocean, animal life and more. He was helpful and funny throughout the entire experience. It was great to see turtles in and out of the water, an octopus, urchins, as well as schools of fish. Small group, us and a family, which the made the experience that much more intimate and special.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/08 |
Reviewed by: AKVisitor
Kayaking is a great way to observe different snorkeling sites. Lots of friendly sea turtles and was able to hear the songs of the humpback whales. Would have liked to see more varieties of fish. For a kayaker used to a 1-person boat, the 2-person kayak was more limiting. Our guide provided a lot of information about the sea life in the area. It was very informational. Overall a good day.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Scott
We saw so many turtles! We had a little trouble with Snuba because of some ear pain, but our dive instructor was great at working with us. They even stopped on the way back for some whale watching and we saw a whole pod! Definitely recommended for a great adventure
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Ken from TN
Been to 4 luaus in 3 visits to the islands and this is by far the best one.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very nice, small group with a well informed guide.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Florida Vacationer
We arrived at the Hyatt location promptly and had to stand outside in lines instead of being seated and served a cocktail as we expected. It was like being in line at a Disney Park. We expected more from such a small venue at such a large price. The performers were excellent. Staff sucked.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Winthrop, Maine
We are a family of four, children ages 12 and 16. All of us enjoyed this tour. Ed was our tour guide. We have been on many guided tours before, Ed was by far the best guide we ever had. We were really impressed with his knowledge of Honolulu and the amount of information that he shared with us. The sights through the city, and Waikiki were so breathtaking that we are actually ready to plan our 2nd trip to Hawaii. We also enjoyed how Ed really personalized this tour by sharing his own memories and experiences growing up on the island. This is a long day, yet our guide's enthusiasm, and obvious love for Hawaii remained constant from start to finish. He was very charming, funny, and yet very professional. Not one time did he hint at getting a tip, this has never happened to us before! We have nothing negative to say about this tour, nothing. MUST SEE TOUR, REALLY!
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I enjoyed the sail to Molokini on the Four Winds. It was a one-hour sail to the crater, however in that short timespan, I started feeling the effects of the water motion. This was partly due to the fact that we had spent 25 minutes listening to the snuba instructor's instructional briefing, which kept us focused on him, inside the boat. By not keeping our eyes on the horizon during that time, we started feeling queazy earlier than expected.
The snuba itself was fun, although I had difficulty sinking down to the bottom despite the weights. I guess my technique needs improvement. The water was beautiful and warm, and the fish were fun to see.
Both breakfast and lunch were provided on the catamaran. Breakfast was served at 7:30 am, when the boat departed the harbour, and lunch was served at 10:00 am upon arrival at Molikini. It was a little odd to have hamburgers and hot dogs served at that time, and we weren't really hungry due to the queasiness, so we didn't eat. Luckily, I had br
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
A great trip overall. Organized and on time.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/29 |
Reviewed by: マウイ好き
It was great to see the elegantly swimming sea turtles up close, which were actually quite larger than I imagined. It felt like I was swimming alongside them while snorkeling.
I also challenged myself with snuba, and although I struggled a bit, it was wonderful to experience the fish and underwater scenery that you can't see with just snorkeling.
My wife seemed to struggle with seasickness, but TAKAKO was very kind and supportive, which was a big help. Having Japanese staff really brings a sense of安心.
I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.
想像より結構大きかった優雅に泳ぐウミガメを間近で見ることができ良かったです。スノケーリングしながら一緒に泳いでいるかのようでした。
またスヌーバにもチャレンジし、少しうまくできませんでしたが、スノーケリングだけでは見えない魚や海の中を体験でき良かったです。
妻は船酔いをしてしまいつらかったようですが、TAKAKOさんが優しく声をかけてくれ大変助かりました。
やはり日本人スタッフが居ると安心ですね。
また機会あれば参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Mash
Great tour! Staff was extremely friendly and entertaining. The tour began on time. Food and drinks were served and circulated around..
All the people we looked after well during the snorkeling. Underwater video and photoshoot was a great experience. Highly recommended for family. Had a three year old daughter with me. She had great time as well.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/10 |
Reviewed by: mf
Unfortunately, I couldn't encounter any sea turtles, but I was able to enjoy the beautiful coral. The staff was very kind, and it was a great tour for families. However, I think they prioritize ease of pickup, but the meeting location was a bit hard to find.
残念ながらウミガメには遭遇できなかったけど、美しいコーラルを堪能できました.スタッフの方もとても親切で、ファミリー連れには、ありがたいツアーでした.
ただ、ピックアップのしやすさを優先されているのだとおもいますが、集合場所が少しわかりにく買ったです.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Swimming with sea turtles in the crystal-clear sea was the best! We were able to see three sea turtles. Having a Japanese guide made it easy to enjoy ourselves on Maui, even though Japanese is not widely understood there. After all, since it’s a tour where you entrust your life, it would have been really anxiety-inducing if there was a language barrier. However, there were some people feeling a bit queasy from seasickness, so it might not be enjoyable for those who are prone to it.
何と言っても、透明度の高い海でウミガメと一緒に泳げたのが最高!!3匹のウミガメを確認できました。日本人ガイドさんがいてくれるので、日本語がほとんど通じないマウイ島でも、安心して楽しめました。やはり、命を預けるツアーなので、言葉が通じないと、ちょー不安だったと思います。でも、船酔いでダウン気味の人たちもいたので、船酔いしやすい人には楽しめないかもしれません。
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/25 |
Reviewed by: The Marshalls
For my kids first time in Maui I wanted them to experience a true Luau. We didn't want to pay the price that the Old Lahaina Luau charged (even though we had been to it on our honeymoon and loved it, and everyone always says its the best one on Maui) so we went to the Hyatt. I was disappointed that it was on concrete with the stage so far away, after we waited in the rain and sunny heat (yes at the same time!) in line for 45 minutes! The mai-tai's were not very strong either and we wanted to get the most bang for our buck. On the other hand, the show was entertaining enough, the staff was very friendly, and we met a lovely family from Tokyo, so we all had a great time. The fire dancers were a big hit! I thought the food was EXCELLENT, especially for such a large buffet, and my kids really enjoyed the whole thing. For the price, it was a decent deal since one of my kids was free, but I think The Old Lahaina Luau is the only way I would go if I had it to do over again.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Jess
We had the time of our lives! We were on our honeymoon and I had no experience, my husband had very little. The crew members made this so enjoyable. They called all of us by our names, they made sure we were having fun and comfortable. They took the time to explain everything to us and answer any questions. The experience was amazing, the fish and coral were spectacualar. We even saw a reef shark! Exciting! We always felt safe and had a blast. Anne didn't give up on me when I had a hard time getting used to snuba diving, quickly she had me down enjoying the adventure. They were so funny and everyone had a great time. The captain was so funny and helpful. Do yourself a favor, enjoy this adventure and use this crew...they were amazing!
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/04 |
Reviewed by: rscastro
we had so much fun and the crew takes such good good care of you.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/03 |
Reviewed by: ueda
Among nearly 100 participants, there were only my wife and I as the Japanese attendees, but the staff member Miho was really considerate and helped us relax quite a bit during the event.
I was extremely satisfied to see the sea turtles up close! It's exciting to see creatures in nature!
Miho was very kind. Thank you so much! I had a great time!!!
100人近い参加者の中 日本人は自分と妻の二人だけでしたがスタッフのMihoさんに本当に気を使っていただいてかなりリラックスして参加することができました
ウミガメもものすごい近くでみることができて大満足でした!自然の生き物を見ると興奮しますね!
Mihoさんとても優しかったです どうもありがとう!楽しかったです!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/25 |
Reviewed by: くろぶた
We were able to see a lot of turtles up close while snorkeling!! For us turtle lovers, it was truly moving (>0<)!
On the way to and from, we encountered a school of flying fish on the boat! They were jumping a lot~! During snorkeling, we got to see a family of barracuda, pufferfish, and various butterflyfish, among other underwater creatures that you would typically meet while diving. It was surprising to encounter them while snorkeling (・。・)!!
This time, the tour was in English, so we were the only two Japanese people. The rest were American families. Although it was English-only, we had no major issues even with our broken English. The captain was unique, and all the staff were friendly. We even met a family that had lived in Japan, which made it a lot of fun!!
While playing, there were floatation devices and life jackets available, and staff were always nearby, so we felt safe. I think it was a tour that people of all ages could enjoy!
スノーケルで、かめを沢山マジかで見れました!!これには、かめ好きな私達にとって、感動(>0<)/ものでした!!
行き帰りの途中、船の上で飛魚の群れに遭いました!メッチャ飛んでましたぁ~!
スノーケル中には、カスミアジの親子を見れたり、ハリセンボウや色んなチョウチョウウオの仲間達等・・と、水中でダイビングをすると出会えるような水中生物達に、スノーケルで出会えてビツクリ(・。・)!!!!
今回は、英語でのツアーだったので日本人は私達の2人だけ。後は、アメリカ人ファミリー等。と、英語onlyではありましたが、片言英語でもさほど問題なく、キャプテンもユニークで、スタッフの皆さんも親切だし、日本に住んでいたというファミリーとも出会えたりと、スゴク楽しめました!!
遊んでいる時も、浮き具やライフジャケットもあるし、必ず近くにスタッフの人もいるので、安心です。また、老若男女問わず楽しめるツアーだったと思います!
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Joe and Stephanie
We loved everything. The Snuba with Chad and the food and Sailing. The Crew made the entire experience great and took care of us from the start to the end. It was one of our best experiences on a Hawaiian Island, ever!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Erik & Jessica
We had an amazing trip! our tour guide was very helpful and informative. It was wonderful to see so many historical sights and learn so much about Hawaiian culture. Visiting the Arizona and Missouri were both truly unique and unforgettable experiences! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Gayle & Gary
This trip made our son’s birthday a lifetime event. He’ll never forget it!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our entire family had a wonderful time surfing! We cannot wait to do it again. Thanks for taking us out!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Gary
Definitely the highlight of our vacation. Loved the music and pilot’s commentary.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Jesse & Lori
wedding cake. Worth every penny!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was awsome! The show and dancers were great! The food was delicious! Definitely do it again on a return trip. Can't go to Hawaii without a Luau and this one is perfect!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Matthew McDaniel
Your entire staff was the absolute epitome of friendly and professional in every way (and I say that as the owner of an aviation company and a very discriminating customer). The entire experience was unforgettable from beginning to end. Rest assured, we will be recommending Air Maui to everyone we know who's thinking of a Hawaii vacation!
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Kevin & Veronica
You gave us a lifelong dream. The pilot was awesome and so was all your staff. We will be back for whale season!
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The road to Hana is simply enchanting. I do not think that another road like this exists in the world. On the entire trip you are engulfed by the alluring beauty of Hana. The trip into the cave was fascinating. It felt like we were going inside the Earth to a place where the effects of time cannot be felt.
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The road to hana was something that I wanted to experience while on Maui. I'm glad that someone else was driving, because that road in narrow and curves constantly. The driver did a great job maneuvering around the road, all while giving us informative information about what we were seeing. All along the road you can see beautiful lush vegetation. The helicopter tour was a great way to get a brids-eye-view of hana. Hana is even more beautiful when you see it from a helicopter. You can really get a feel for how dramatic the scenery in Hana is.
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/18 |
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