Reviewed by: sunny
The cruise started off at the harbor where we checked-in, waiting to board. Once we were seated, the boat undocked and we were on our way to watch some whales. The narration was the best part of the trip. The narrators were very informative and would tell us stories. They were always on the lookout for whales and try their best to take the boat as close them as possible but it was our mis-fortune that around that time we could only spot a few whales that too for just a couple of seconds. On the other hand, the views were surreal from the middle of the ocean. They guarantee a sighting and that's exactly what we got but I wish it was for longer.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Kenji Miwa
It was my daughter’s first time whale watching and I felt it was a great experience for my little one. We were able to see a couple of whales from far away, but since it was not during the peak whale watching season, we couldn’t get the full whale watching experience. I would love to come again during the peak season around February, which is what I heard is when there is the most whale activity. Other than that the view was great and I would recommend whale watching to anyone who haven’t experienced it yet. The water may be a little choppy at times so I would recommend people taking motion sickness medication for people who might be sensitive to motion sickness.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/14 |
Reviewed by: さきいずむ
The guide's explanations and enthusiasm were very reassuring, and while the whales were far away, we were able to see them multiple times while overlooking Maui. The rainbow added even more color to the watching experience! Although the weather was occasionally bad and cold, it turned out to be a fun whale watching trip. Thank you! 😊
ガイドの方の説明や盛り上げてくれる姿はとてもたのもしく、マウイ島を一望しながらクジラも遠くだったけど何回も見る事ができ、レインボーも更にwatchingを彩ってくれました!時々天候が悪くて寒かったですが、楽しいホエールウォッチングとなりました、ありがとうございます(^^)
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: ちなみ
It was a day of complete satisfaction! Swimming with sea turtles and manta rays was truly moving! I even got to see a whale jump unexpectedly! We had a full two hours of snorkeling, delicious breakfast and lunch, and even enjoyed some beer at the end—what a fantastic tour! Especially, our Japanese guide Kana was very kind and fun, taking lots of photos and giving us advice. I am truly grateful for all the care she provided! Thank you very much!!
大満足の一日でした!何よりもウミガメとマンタと一緒に泳げたのは本当に感動しました!まさかのクジラの大ジャンプも見れました!2時間たっぷりシュノーケリングが出来て、美味しい朝食と昼食、最後はビールまで飲めて最高のツアーです!特に日本人ガイドのカナさんはとても親切で楽しい方で沢山写真を撮ってくれたり、アドバイスしてくれたり、何から何までお世話になり本当に感謝しかないです!ありがとうございました!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Michele
Staff were amazing. Although it was a little windy and we weren't fortunate enough to see turtles, we had a fantastic snorkelling and sliding off the back of the boat. The BBQ lunch was awesome too:) All in all a great afternoon on the water.
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| Packages: | Standard Snorkel Package (April to November) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Emily
The boat they normally take you on was in dry dock, so we didn't get the glass bottom boat. Also the wind was too strong that day, so we didn't get to go to Molokini. ...Basically we didn't get either of the things that were advertised, but those were uncontrollable elements and not the fault of the business. They took us out north along the coast from Ma'alaea Harbor and stopped at two separate locations. We still saw some tropical fish and some coral, and the water was warm and wonderful. They grill up a delicious burger and hotdogs if you buy the option to eat lunch on the boat, which was only $8 extra per person if memory serves. The ladies on the boat were very friendly and learned everyone's names by heart. They helped with instructions on the flippers and scuba gear. A great time with really nice people. I would definitely do it again!! They advise going on the morning sail if you want a chance to get to Molokini. That's where the real beauty is!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Darlene Smith
The “Pride of Maui’s captain and crew members were helpful and very friendly! The vessel was quite roomy and the BBQ lunch was great. We’d seen humpback whales on the way to snorkel at The Coral Gardens, where the water was beautiful and the fish were coming right up to the vessel! Great job “Pride of Maui”! Thank you for our awesome experience!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Donna MacKenzie
Once we were aboard the Pride of Maui, the captain and crew made us feel right at home. We were lucky to see humpback whales just a few minutes into the trip. How exciting! The grilled burgers had our mouths watering but first, we had to anchor st Coral Gardens to snorkel. Lots of fish to see and the weather cooperated so it wasn't windy or cold. The slide on the boat was a great extra. The crew was always ready to help with any of our questions. All in all, we have a very good excursion with the Pride of Maui boat and crew. We definitely would book again.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Amber Walker
crew on the tour were professional and courteous right from the start. We were all anxious to see whales and our boat got right out there and we started seeing whale spouts. The boat was always on top of where the whales were. Through out the entire ride, the captain was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all questions. The boat itself was well stocked and very clean. There were plenty of tables inside and on top, as well as seats on the front and back. Everyone had a place to sit and could see the action from anywhere on the boat. The end of the tour was the most incredible. Two whales swam literally under the boat and came out in front of the bow. Seeing how big these amazing creatures were so close was a once in a life time experience. Both whales came up for air at the front of the boat. The whales seemed as curious about us as we were about them, and hung out around our boat for a good fifteen minutes. I highly recommend this tour and their company for an incredible whale watching tour!! The experience is excellent for couples and families with children of all ages. My one bit of advice would be to show up twenty five minutes before check in as it was very busy and took some time to find a parking spot.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/04 |
Reviewed by: ちなみ
I was really moved when I got to see the last one up close after seeing it about three times! I participated with my mother and only had my phone, but I was satisfied with the videos I captured! If I had to say something, I wish I could have seen the jumps from closer up, so I gave it four stars. Also, since snacks and drinks are paid, it's better to bring something with you.
It took about 20 minutes to get there by rental car from the hotel, and there was a large public parking lot near the port, which was convenient! I also recommend exploring the town of Lahaina right after it ends.
3回くらい見えたうちの最後の1回がとても近くで見れて感動しました!私は母と参加して携帯しかなかったのですが十分動画におさめられて満足です!強いて言えばジャンプをもっと近くで見たかったな〜という感じなので星4つにしました。あと軽食も飲み物も有料なので何か持って行ったほうが良いです。
ホテルから20分くらいでレンタカーで行きましたが港の近くに広い公共の駐車場があったので便利でした!お昼におわってそのままラハイナの街を散策するのもお勧めです。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
My little family of 3, husband and my 3 month old, went on this whale watching excursion and it was the highlight of our trip! I was very excited to find out that infants are welcome aboard. The entire crew was very informative, fun, and did everything they could to help the everyone spot some whales. We were so lucky to cruise with hundreds of spinner dolphins right below us. We even got close enough to spot a whale even though we were told it was early in the season. O would recommend bringing binoculars if you have some and a jacket because it definitely gets chilly and windy out there. Thank you to the entire crew for making my dream of seeing the whales come true!
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Cori
We didn't get to either spots listed in the title of the tour due to weather. Maybe, in the future, they can offer a discounted 2nd trip so you can actually get to Molokini Crater. They don't offer that, so you get what you get. The "glass bottom" boat is also a deceiving description of this boat. Don't go based on this alone. The area we went was suitable for a relaxed first time snorkel. Lots of people, but my Mom still got first class treatment due to her fear of the new adventure. Heather ensured she felt comfortable in the gear and went into the water with her to get her comfortable to go off on her own! It was a very good experience, although I would not take a tour like it again. I would opt for something with less people on a smaller boat, for sure. If you choose to purchase the photos at the end, make sure you sought him out to actually take some pictures of you first or you will just have a lot of pictures of other people. The pics he took of my Mom are really good, although there are none of me while snorkeling. But, there were a LOT of people, so how could he possibly get pics of everyone.
All in all the boat was clean, the people were nice, and the snorkeling was really great! The food was pretty good, too.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Amber Walker
The crew on the tour were professional and courteous right from the start. We were all anxious to see whales and our boat got right out there and we started seeing whale spouts. The boat was always on top of where the whales were. Through out the entire ride, the captain was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all questions. The boat itself was well stocked and very clean. There were plenty of tabkrs inside and on top, as well as seats on the front and back. Everyone had a place to sit and could see the action from anywhere on the boat. The end of the tour was the most incredible. Two whales swam literally under the boat and came out in front of the bow. Seeing how big these amazing creatures were so close was a once in a life time experience. Both whales came up for air at the front of the boat. The whales seemed as curious about us as we were about them, and hung out around our boat for a good fifteen minutes. I highly recommend this tour and their company for an incredible whale watching tour!! The experience is excellent for couples and families with children of all ages. My one bit of advice would be to show up twenty five minutes before check in as it was very busy and took some time to find a parking spot.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Dee
Good food and attentive staff. A little disappointed in not seeing the full sunset and with the quality of music.
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| Packages: | Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Lorie
We have been on “dinner cruise’s before, thought it would be very nice for our anniversary based on description, not a sit down dinner cruise, you stand and hold onto poles. Unlimited drinks were nice.
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| Packages: | Premium Package (until 01/31/2018) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Although our whale watching was actually before the normal season, we still sighted three different whales! The staff was very friendly and helpful and their formation they provided was very informative. I would certainly recommend their whale watching boat trip as it was both fun and productive. The captain was very good at getting us as close as possible to the whales
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Andie
We loved the whole thing! Only thing we would change is maybe including a printout of all the menu items with further detail such as ingredients and/or how the tradition cake about in ancient Hawaiian culture.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Romel Cabrera
Advertising tell you about one or two persons waiting for you to give you a warm welcome, help you with information and overall, make you feel the love of Hawaii.
I got one person that pretty much said, welcome to Hawaii, hang the flowers in our neck and tell us; "you luggage is in 5 (it was actually in 4) and the shuttles stop and the end of the building". The entire interaction didn't last a minute. At least offer to take a picture of is?! I was expecting a little bit more of welcome feeling for the money paid!!! Beautiful flowers thou!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Honeymoon Special Leis (Set of 2 Leis) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/16 |
Reviewed by: usekey
We used this for our honeymoon trip.
As part of the basic tour, we had a snorkeling and snuba experience around Molokini Island.
Honestly, my impression was that there weren't many fish there.
After that, we moved to a spot where we could see sea turtles, and it was mentioned that snorkeling or snuba could be done for an additional fee.
At first, I was a bit disappointed because I thought the price included everything, but in the end, I was able to swim with two sea turtles, and there were also some lucky moments where we saw dolphins and whales from the boat, so it turned out to be a satisfying tour.
The tour instructors were generally cheerful people, so we had a great time.
新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。
基本のツアーとしては、モロキニ島の周辺でのシュノーケル+スヌーバ体験。
ここでは正直そんなに魚はいないなというのが正直な感想でした。
その後で海亀の出るスポットに移動して、追加料金でシュノーケルorスヌーバができるということでした。
最初は全部込みでの値段だと思っていただけにがっかりする気持ちもありましたが、結果としては2匹の海亀と一緒に泳ぐこともできましたし、それ以外にも偶然的な要素はあったかと思いますがイルカやクジラも船の上からですが見ることができたので満足のいくツアーになりました。
基本的にツアーのインストラクターも陽気な人たちだったので、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | シュノーケル&スヌーバプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Eva
Our pilot was awesome and the ground crew very friendly. Thank you for a great flight!
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| Packages: | Standard Seating Flight |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/14 |
Reviewed by: kono
I participated in the tour with my 0-year-old and 6-year-old, and while I had some concerns, we drove to the dock with a rental car.
The meeting place was easy to find, and there was a very friendly and approachable Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease when boarding the boat. We brought a stroller, and the staff helped us out, even carrying my child while I was snorkeling, which was very kind and made me happy☆
My 6-year-old had plenty of snorkeling experience, but it was their first time snorkeling in deep water, and they were quite scared. However, they were super excited and enjoyed themselves at the second turtle spot.
The boat also had a slide, and both my husband and 6-year-old were really pumped about it.
I wasn't expecting much from lunch, but the burgers were really delicious. After snorkeling, there was unlimited alcohol! As a heavy drinker, I was quite pleased with this!!
I highly recommend this for both adults and families!
今回0歳、6歳を連れてのツアー参加で不安もありましが、レンタカーにて船着き場へ。
集合場所もわかりやすく、大変気さくで話しやすい日本人ガイドさんもいらっしゃったので安心して乗船。
ベビーカーで行きましたが手伝ってくれたり、シュノーケルしてる間も抱っこしてスタッフの方が面倒を見てくださったり、大変皆さん親切で嬉しかったです☆
6歳児はシュノーケル経験は豊富でしたが、深い海のシュノーケルは初めてで大変怖がっていましたが
二つ目のウミガメスポットから大興奮で楽しんでいました。
船に滑り台もついており、パパと6歳児はかなりテンション上がってました。
ランチも期待してなかったのですがバーガーが大変美味しかったです。
シュノーケル後はお酒も飲み放題!これは酒豪の私としてはかなり嬉しかったです!!
大人同士でも家族連れでもオススメです!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/04 |
Reviewed by: kono
We visited Maui for the first time with our family this time. I found out about this tour while looking for a luau show along the coast.
It was very close, just a 10-minute drive from our hotel in Kaanapali, and although the parking lot was small, it was convenient as we could easily find parking nearby.
Even before the show started, we enjoyed the atmosphere with unlimited drinks and poke dishes. The show seemed a bit subdued since the stage was a little far away, but I think it would have been more exciting with a fire dance. Overall, I highly recommend it!
今回家族でマウイ島はじめて行きました。
ルアウショーを海沿いでは鑑賞で来たらと思い探していたところこのツアーを知りました。
カアナパリのホテルからも車で10分でとても近く、駐車場は小さいが近隣にすぐ停めれたので便利でした。
ショーが始まるまでまでも、ドリンク飲み放題やポキのお料理等雰囲気だけでも楽しめました。
ショーは、ステージが少し遠かったこともあり、
やや地味に見えましたが。。ファイアーダンスもあればもっと盛り上がったように思います。
総合的にはかなりオススメです!
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| Packages: | お座敷席 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/05 |
Reviewed by: ちぃー
As November is approaching, it was a bit chilly, but the water clarity was beautiful, allowing us to see all the way to the bottom! However, it gets cold when you come out, so you'll need dry clothes. There were Japanese staff members who kindly checked on us multiple times to see if we were okay and even took photos for us. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles, but we had a wonderful experience snorkeling for the first time.
もうすぐ11月という事で、少し冷たかったですが、うちの透明度は底まで見れて綺麗でした‼︎ただ、上がった時が寒いので濡れてない服が必要です。
日本人のスタッフもいて、酔っていないか何度も声を掛けてくれたり写真のシャッターを押してくれたりと本当に親切でした。
残念ながら、私たちは海ガメに出会えませんでしたが、初めてのシュノーケリング素敵な経験ができました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
Our guide, I believe his name is Roger, was helpful and informative. He made it enjoyable and a very memorable experience. Told us about the different islands and other facts about the sea life. We saw several sea turtles and other colorful fish.
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| Packages: | 2.5-Hour Late Morning Turtle Reef Discovery (10:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Orlando Dude
Friendly and informative crew.
Saw several whales, which was exceptional this early in migration season.
Got great pics- using just a plain old iPhone!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Dave & Mindy Harley
We went on this cruise as it was our anniversary, and we weren't disappointed in the least. Great food, drinks and the staff were really nice. Met quite a few people, and the sunset was awesome. Would definitely do this again.
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| Packages: | Premium Package (until 01/31/2018) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Linda Ricker
The sunset cruise was awesome. Definitely something to do while in Maui.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail from Kaanapali Beach |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Kim
Our sail was outstanding! The crew was amazing and attentive! Emily and Carrie were friendly and helpful! Aaron put us all at ease! Would go again in a heartbeat!
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| Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/05 |
Reviewed by: やまさん
The tour content was changed, and it ended up being a tour that only visited Haleakalā National Park. If that was the case, I would have preferred not to have the tour at all. Alternatively, I would have appreciated a change in destination to include visits to other places or some consideration like a discount or an earlier return. It was disappointing that there was no consideration for only visiting one location.
ツアー内容が変更されて、ハレカエラ国立公園だけに訪れたツアーであった。それで有れば、ツアーを結構しないで欲しかった。或いは、行き先を変更してでも、他の場所の訪問や見学を入れる。ディスカウントする。早く帰って来る。とかの配慮が欲しかった。一ヶ所しか行かないなら、それに対する配慮も無く、残念でした。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, we sincerely apologize for not being able to provide a satisfactory service.
Upon confirming the situation with the local operating company on the day of the tour, it appears that, as stated on our activity page, the Iao Valley was closed, and instead, you were guided to the Kula Marketplace. We are very sorry that the tour you were looking forward to did not meet your expectations. Additionally, we deeply apologize for the insufficient explanation regarding the schedule change from the guide on the day.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご満足いただけるサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
当日の状況を現地催行会社に確認させていただきましたところ、弊社アクティビティページに記載がございました通り、
イアオ渓谷が閉鎖されておりましたため、代わりにクラ マーケットプレイスにご案内させていただいていたようです。
せっかく楽しみにされていたツアーがご期待に沿った内容ではございませんでしたこと、弊社としても大変残念に思います。
また、当日の担当ガイドよりスケジュール変更についての説明が不十分でしたこと、深くお詫び申し上げます。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 基本プラン* |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Sara & Tyler
We went to this on our honeymoon and it was SUCH a fun experience. We did the traditional style Luau, and we would highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/11 |
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Aloha Romel & Adys!
Thank you for taking the time to review your lei greeting! It is disappointing to have learned that the experience was not according to plan, and we have notified the Maui dispatch office about that. We do apologize for any inconvenience, and we do know that this particular day had many delayed flights coming in at once. While we are glad you liked the quality of the lei, we will use this information to better our services.
Mahalo!
-- Jesse I.