Reviewed by: Jayson Taylor
My wife and I had a great time and would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing a whale tour.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/11 |
Reviewed by: HAWAII BOUND
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE - TOO FUN AND COMFORTABLE A GREAT WAY TO SEE EVERYTHING WITHOUT GETTING WET!
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| Packages: | Standard (No Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Judy M
What an experience to be so close to these huge, beautiful creatures. The guides were friendly and a wealth of information. I learned so much that I was the expert when I returned to the cruise ship we were on and was able to share some impressive information about the hump back whales behaviors. Not to be missed if you are visiting during the winter.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/02 |
Reviewed by: masato
The tour was canceled due to bad weather on the day of the event, but I was able to reschedule for the next day.
And that was the best decision! The next day, whales were popping up everywhere, and at one point, a pod of whales was right beneath the boat, surfacing around us multiple times. It was amazing!
I'm glad I didn't give up and participated.
ツアー当日悪天候で中止になり、翌日にチェンジしてもらいました。
でもそれが大正解❗️
翌日はいたるところにクジラがバンバン出てきて最後には船の真下にクジラの群れがいて船の周りに何回も出てきて最高でした❗️
諦めずに参加して良かったです。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Penney
You can't go to Maui during whale season and not go on a whale watching cruise. Would do this again the next time we go to Maui.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/31 |
Reviewed by: nlc
The whale experience was good and the boat met the needs of all. The whales weren't real "active" but that is nature!
The only issue I had was printing off the ticket voucher. We were in a condo with no print access so I had to ask a neighbour to print it after emailing it to them. Not sure how you fix this but it was a minor inconvenience.
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/29 |
Reviewed by: surfstyle
I participated in the early bird plan with a discount, thinking it would be great if I could see whales. Just as I expected, I was able to see whales right in front of me, and fortunately, there was a whale playing in the area for about an hour, so I got to see tail splashes multiple times. I was a bit worried about parking in Lahaina, but thanks to the early morning plan, I could park freely in a nearby public parking lot. After whale watching, I was able to stroll through the streets of Lahaina, so I feel like I made good use of my day.
早起きプランで割引もあり、これで鯨が見られるのなら最高と思い参加しました。
期待通りに鯨を目の前で見ることができ、幸運なのか1時間位そのあたりで遊んでいる鯨だったので、テイルスプラッシュも何度も見ることができました。
ラハイナは駐車場だけが少し心配だったのですが、早朝プランのおかげで近くのパブリックパーキングにも停め放題で、鯨ウォッチングの後、ラハイナの街並みを散歩することもできたので、一日を有効に使えた気がします。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/11 |
Reviewed by: ひっちゃん
I booked a discount plan for an early morning departure. The hotel was close to the departure location, so I was able to walk there. I was able to see whales several times, of course!! The interior of the boat was spacious and very comfortable, it was the best. I definitely recommend whale watching when visiting Lahaina on Maui!! by Hicchan
早朝出発の割引プランを申し込みました。
出発場所からホテルが近かったので歩いて行けました。
くじらももちろん何度か見れました!!
船内も広くとても快適で最高でした。
マウイ島 ラハイナに訪れた際はぜひホエールウォッチングお勧めです!!byひっちゃん
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/28 |
Reviewed by: あわぞ
I participated in the tour starting at 7:30. I read in someone's experience that we would receive drink tickets, but we did not get any. We were able to have coffee on the boat for $1. While it wasn't a constant stream, we were able to see quite a few whales and dolphins, which was great. I ended up sitting at the back on the second floor, but it would have been better to sit in the front for a clearer view, so that was a mistake.
7:30からのツアーに参加しました。
どなたかの体験談にドリンクチケットが貰えるとあったのですが自分たちはありませんでした。船上でコーヒーを$1で飲めました。
次から次とというわけではなかったですが、かなりコンスタントにクジラやイルカがみれて良かったです。
座席は2Fの後ろに陣取ってしまったのですが、前方の座席に座った方が見やすく失敗でした。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/31 |
Reviewed by: trek
I returned home yesterday.
I participated in the OP starting at 7 AM.
I was able to see more than I expected.
The beautiful appearance from the back to the tail while diving and even the jumps.
I walked a bit to the parking lot, but I used the free parking and went shopping right after the OP.
What was disappointing was that only a few in my family understood English, so not everyone could grasp the explanations.
Also, during boarding, they took group photos, which are sold for $20 along with a CD containing pictures of the whales.
Get ready!
昨日帰国しました。
朝7時からのOPに参加しました。
思ったより見れましたよ。
潜るときの背から尾までのきれいな姿やジャンプまで。
駐車場は少し歩きましたが無料駐車場を利用し、OP後にそのまま買い物しました。
残念だったのは家族の内、英語を理解できるのが一部しかいなかったため全員が説明を理解できなかったことかな。
あと、乗船時にグループごとに写真撮影してくれて、クジラの写真が入ったCDと一緒に20ドルで販売されます。
心の準備を!
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/26 |
Reviewed by: くじら
In December, the tour just started a couple of days ago. It was about a two-hour cruise, and we saw whales about three times in the distance. Although we didn't see many whales, the guide and the crew were kind, and above all, the sea was very beautiful, making for a pleasant cruise. It might be good to note that there are still fewer whales in December compared to January or February.
12月で、一昨日から今年のツアーが始まったばかりというタイミングでした。
二時間くらいのクルーズで、クジラは遠くに3回くらい現れました。
あまりクジラは見れませんでしたが、ガイドさんや船員の皆さんは親切で、何より海がとても綺麗で、気持ちいいクルーズでした。
1月や2月~に比べると、12月はまだクジラが少ないと注意書きがあっても良いかもしれません。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/17 |
Reviewed by: newbie to scuba
It was a great adventure made fun with Crews humorous dialog!
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| Packages: | Atlantis Maui Submarine |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/12 |
Reviewed by: やまちゃん
It was early in the morning, but the boat was quite full. Surprisingly, there were whales nearby. We were able to see some very large ones and a couple of whales up close, and my wife, who saw them for the first time, was delighted.
朝早かったのですが、船はかなり一杯でした。意外と近くにクジラがいます。かなり大きいものや、カップルのくじらなど近くで見ることができ、初めて見た家内も喜んでいました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/11 |
Reviewed by: newbie to scuba
We saw whales doing different things. We saw the tails and back of the whales as they swam and they were completely oblivious to us. I was hoping to see whales up close. But the state law does not allow the boat to get close. So they were not really that impressive from that far away.
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Magoo
There be amazing sights beneath the waves. What a wonderful experience for someone with bad claustrophobia (spelling it is the toughest part). You heard right you land lubbers, this terrific tour is truly for everyone. The crews are pleasant and very accommodating. Every part of the trip is safety first, and the underwater views are, well take a look. Enough said!
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| Packages: | Atlantis Maui Submarine |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Lorna
We had a great time on this adventure. It is suitable for all ages. It was great seeing what was on the ocean floor. The staff were very friendly. The snack provided was great. I would recommend this to everyone
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| Packages: | 1.5 Hour Adventure (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Lorraine
Saw some very interesting sea life; the "ocean piranhas" were crazy. Wished we could have seen the sea turtles up close.
Staff was very friendly and informative.
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| Packages: | 1.5 Hour Adventure (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/13 |
Reviewed by: watson
Second only to the polynesion cultural center.A very tight and clean performance, easy to enjoy.
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| Packages: | General Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Lisa Baran
I went on this ride several years ago and it was even better than I remembered. We got to see a sunken ship. We saw several different kinds of fish as well as a few sharks. We had a really good time. You can tell that the people who do this for a living really love their jobs! If you are going to Maui and do nothing else this is the one thing you ABSOLUTELY must take part in!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/25 |
Reviewed by: A&U
I participated on the first day of my trip.
The show during the sunset was wonderfully beautiful.
Also, there were no other Japanese people around us, which made me feel like I was abroad and I really enjoyed it.
The host asked the couples celebrating their wedding anniversaries how many years they had been married, and there was a surprise where everyone celebrated together. I was particularly moved by the couple celebrating their 54th anniversary who shared a sweet kiss.
I definitely want to go when I get married!
As for the food... the bread was fluffy and delicious, but the other dishes had an American feel and weren't very tasty.
旅行初日に参加しました。
夕日が沈む中のショーが素晴らしく美しいショーでした。
また、周りに私達以外に一人も日本人が居なく海外に来た感があり楽しめました☆
司会の方が結婚記念日の方に何年目か聞いて行き皆で祝福するとゆうサプライズがあり、中でも54周年の夫婦が可愛くキスしてたのに感動しました♡♡♡
私も結婚した時にはぜひ行きたいと思いました♡
料理は。。。パンはフワフワで美味しかったけど、他はアメリカンな感じで美味しくなかったです。
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| Packages: | スタンダード席 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Kuznbaxter
It was an absolutely fantastic show, more then I expected. The whole family, even the finicky teenager enjoyed the show. The history of the islands then dancers and the fire entertainers were top notch. The whole experience from the staff and the entertainers were the best.
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| Packages: | General Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Wanda Mattiace
Excellent. Our instructor was named Rafael. He was patient and kind. Took time with our 12 and 10 years old. Also talked a lot about the environment as well as sea life
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| Packages: | One on One Private Lesson (1.5 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Craig
This was an awesome snorkel cruise. We have visited Maui many times and have been on many snorkel cruises. I think this is the best one we have ever been on. At the first snorkel location on Lanai we saw the most beautiful coral formations. On the way back we were entertained by a large pod of spinner dolphins. Then at the second location we were privileged to see turtles, and many large and small tropical fish.
The food on the boat was much better than we have experienced in the past. The crew was very helpful to both the experienced snorkler as well as to the brand new beginners. My wife and I had a great experience and would highly recommend this Maui to Lanai snorkel cruise to anyone, families, couples or individuals.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Brandon Schmidt
Great food, nice facility. A little too much waiting in line and then sitting around once inside. Good show.
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| Packages: | General Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Adriana
I came on this trip with 6 girls and this was the 1st activity of our daily plans. I so happy that my travel agent recommended this tour. We did review the website for other similar activities close to our hotel, but this worked out perfect. The tour offered us a great BBQ Lunch with drinks. We even got a little continental breakfast. The crew made sure we knew about the safety on board and even tho the seas got ruff and passengers got sick they made sure to check on those passengers and made sure they were ok and at the same time make the other guest have a great time. I love that they teach you how to snorkel too. I would highly recommend this activity and company.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
I was very excited to take this activity with my friends but the sea did not agree with me...I got really sea sick but I would not blame the activity...I should have known my body and taken a sea sick pill...what I really want to rave about this activity is the staff...I was so sea sick and they made me feel comfortable and kept checking in on me and my friends..I wish I felt better because they also served food and drinks that my friends really enjoyed. The staff was so educated with safety and making everyone feel that too. They were really nice and friendly and even told us jokes to that even as sick as I was I could laugh. I definitely will take do this activity the next time I visit Hawaii and I will make sure to take a motion sickness pill.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Liz
We had a great time on this activity. The staff was very nice and helpful...they made us feel comfortable....they even told us jokes to make us even feel more confortable...very welcoming...Hawaii people are so nice...the food was great...the beverage were also good...the staff taught us how to snorkel....the staff was very educated on their job...my friends got sea sick and the staff really helped them thru the sail...they kept checking in on them to make sure they were still doing good...the seas got ruff and we felt scared but the staff put us at ease..i would recommend this tour if you want a sailing type activity.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Phil
Our first luau. It was very entertaining and the wide variety of food was all great. Seating was a bit cramped, but we had a great time. Our teen kids had a blast.
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| Packages: | General Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: KristyW
We went with 4 kids, 2 grandmas and an aunt- hoping to see whales. What we had was a humorous and informative host, as well, amazing videos and pictures of a full 90 min whale adventure. The captain took us to a few spots, but we were lucky enough to see everything from tail splashing, diving under our boat, fin waving and blow hole splashing. We all had a great time!
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/02 |
Reviewed by: olive_isl
On March 29, 2013, I went with my family of three (10-year-old boy). We were able to see quite a few spouts here and there and encountered more whales than we expected. Thanks to the captain searching for various spots, we were able to see them frequently, which was moving. Of course, we were also able to take pictures of tails and jumps. I brought my EOS Kiss X6i with a 135mm lens, but for more impactful photos, a 300mm lens might be better.
It was quite windy on the water, making it very cold, so a jacket is essential. The boat also swayed a lot, so preparation and readiness are necessary. However, my wife, who usually gets seasick, was able to enjoy the tour without any issues. We drove directly to the meeting point (Lahaina Dock) with a rental car. There is free street parking for up to three hours, but considering our plans to explore Lahaina afterward, we parked in a public lot ($16 for 2-6 hours). Since it was an early morning plan, both options were available, but it might be difficult to find parking nearby if you go later in the day.
2013/3/29に家族3人(10歳/男)で行ってきました。
結構あちらこちらで潮吹きが見られ、思ったより沢山のクジラに遭遇することができました。
キャプテンが色々とスポットを探してくれたせいか、ポンポン見れる感じで、感動しました。
もちろん、シッポやジャンプの写真もとることができました。
EOS-KissX6i+135mmのセットを持っていきましたが、迫力ある写真を撮ろうとすると300mmくらいあったほうが良いかもしれません。
海上は風があって、かなり寒いので、上着が必須なのと、かなり船が揺れるため、準備と覚悟が必要です。ただし、船に弱い妻も、船酔いすることなくツアーを楽しむことができました。
我が家はレンタカーで直接集合場所(ラハイナドック)に行きました。
3時間まで無料の路上Pもありますが、その後のラハイナ散策も考慮して公共Pに車を駐車しました。(2-6Hで$16)早朝プランだったので、どちらも空いていましたが、遅い時間だと近場に駐車スペースを見つけるのに苦労するかもしれません。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/29 |
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Thank you for your review! We are glad you saw whales! When it is peak season of Whale Watching you are sure to get much closer to them! It is truly an amazing experience. State law does not allow the boat to go towards the whales when they are near, however many times they will come up to the boat and we turn the engines off and that is legal if they come up to your vessel. We have had them 'cruise' around our boats for over an hour! We hope to have you again in the future! Mahalo! Lahaina Cruise Company - Hawaii Ocean Project