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: Alex Salmona
I have never kayaked or snorkeled before. The kayaking was great the instructor/guide went over everything with us. I liked it so much I will start doing it here at home. My wife loved the snorkeling. I had a bit of an issue in the begging because I sink in water so once I put the life vest on I was good to go. I recommend a gopro camera for some unforgettable footage.
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| Packages: | 2.5-Hour Late Morning Turtle Reef Discovery (10:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Alex Salmona
The greeting was nice and the greeter was friendly but she forgot the box of island goodies we had pre-paid for and she did not know what we were talking about when we asked about it. The main office must have not sorted out the paper work correctly... Although they did have the box shipped over to our hotel once we called and told them what happened.
Aloha Alex!
I apologize for the late follow up, but I'm glad to hear that in the end everything went well. I hope you made a ton of beautiful memories in Hawaii and will visit us once again soon!
Mahalo,
Amy
Supervisor
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| Packages: | Deluxe Honeymoon Special Leis (Set of 2 Leis) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Peter
My mother's one wish on visiting Maui was to have a lei greeting so I arranged it with Veltra without her knowing.
What a fantastic experience for her. The rep was waiting by baggage claim, easy to find with her name on a clipboard.
He could have just done his job and presented her with the lei but no, a wide smile, a hug, a warm welcome to the island. He then chatted with her for a few minutes and a final hug before giving us directions to the car rental counter.
Worth every penny, she will cherish this for the rest of her life.
Aloha Peter,
I'm so glad to hear that our crew was able to make your Mother's one wish come true! Awesome! :) I love it when visitors to our island get the full experience of what life is like in Hawaii! I hope she made a bunch of memories and wish you both well!
Mahalo,
Amy
Supervisor
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| Packages: | Superior Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/15 |
Reviewed by: D and D
The activity was really well organised, the staff was very informative and knowledgeable, there was plenty of time for snorkelling. There was plenty of food and drink for everyone onboard.
We would have no hesitation in recommending this activity.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Dave Hall
Very enjoyable day at Maui Ocean center. Always good to see marine life.
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| Packages: | One-Day Pass |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/20 |
Reviewed by: PeethVasavakul
My family enjoyed this adventure a lot. All staffs are so friendly. Breakfast and lunch were so great. Will never forget this great experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/22 |
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: Brian & Kristy
We had a wonderful time. Other couple that was supposed to do our tour with us never showed up so we basically got a private tour and lunch. Guide was fantastic and fun
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| Packages: | 4-Hour Makena & Wailea Explorer Eco-Adventure - Most Popular! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Not a snorkeller
My kids had a great time as did my husband, but I did not. I can swim, but am not used to deep water (35 feet) and the waves. I asked for an adult life jacket and was told to just hang on to the rope on the back of the boat. I should have asked another crew member as Tiffany and Jason were awesome, but the guy I asked at the back told me it wouldn't help. So I was left panicking at the back of the boat while my husband went out with my two young boys. In hindsight, bring your own life jacket if you or your kids need one to make sure it fits and works for you. I'm sure my boys will go again, but I'll stay on shore.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/29 |
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: Pappy335
Had a great trip, enjoyed the time on boat and in water, saw great sights, lots of fish, turtles. Great sites, good food, drinks on board. Would recommend .
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/17 |
Reviewed by: カメに会いたい
I had wanted to go snorkeling at Molokini Crater for a long time, but I never had the chance until now. This time, I decided to take the plunge and signed up for this tour.
When I arrived at the meeting point in the morning, a Japanese staff member was waiting, and I completed the check-in process. We took a commemorative photo (which was available for purchase after disembarking, but not many people bought it), and I was able to enjoy some coffee there as well. After boarding the boat and securing my seat, we gathered on the first floor for a briefing. The staff spoke a bit quickly, but it was reassuring to have someone from Japan there.
Upon arriving at Molokini, we put on our fins and entered the water. At first, I was scared, but the water was clear and beautiful, and I saw many fish. I gradually got used to it and started having fun. I was also able to see turtles and dolphins, which was very moving. However, it was disappointing to see someone chasing a turtle aggressively just to take photos.
After returning to the boat for lunch, we headed to the next turtle spot, but it was murky, and I couldn't see many fish. It was supposed to be a turtle spot, but I didn't see any turtles at all.
Having experienced the beautiful sea earlier, my excitement dropped a bit, but it couldn't be helped. I thought it would have been better to go to the turtle spot after Molokini.
Many people didn't see turtles during the snorkeling, and we ended by searching for turtles swimming in the sea. The staff was friendly, so I had a very enjoyable time.
以前からモロキニ島のシュノーケルがしたかったものの、なかなか機会がなかったのですが、今回は思い切ってこちらのツアーに申し込み、参加することにしました。
朝、集合場所に到着すると、日本人のスタッフが待機しており、手続きを済ませました。
記念写真を撮ってもらい(下船してから販売していましたが、買っている人はあまりいませんでした。)、そこでコーヒーも飲めました。
船内に乗り込み、座席を確保したら、1階に集合して説明を受けます。
スタッフは少し早口でしたが、日本の方がいるというだけで安心しました。
モロキニ島に到着すると、足ひれなどを装着して海へ。
最初は恐かったのですが、海が透き通っていてきれいで魚もたくさん見れ、段々慣れてきて楽しくなりました。カメやイルカも見ることができ、とても感動しました。
ただ、写真を撮りたいがためにカメをすごい勢いで追いかけている人がいて残念でした。
船に戻り、ランチを食べ、次のカメスポットに向かったのですが、こちらは濁っていてあまりお魚も見れず、カメスポットのはずが全くカメも見えませんでした。
先にきれいな海を体験した後だったので、少しテンションが下がりましたが、仕方がありません。
カメスポットに行ってから、モロキニに行った方がいいのにな~と思いました。
シュノーケル中にはカメが見れなかった人が多く、最後に海で泳いでいるカメを探して終了。
フレンドリーなスタッフだったので、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Delaware
A friend of mine recommended the Molokini Snorkel & Turtle Town Cruise. It was a first for all of us snorkeling and the crew set aside time to tell us what we needed to know. They did an excellent job and made sure they stayed close to the children. All equipment needed was available and demonstrated. The continental breakfast and lunch were very good and arranged in an appealing manner. The crew was very attentive to everyone on board. We had a great time and when we return, will definitely do it again....
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Ellen
Martin was a great instructor! Windsurfing was physically challenging but in a fun accessible way! Perfect spot to learn (shallow water, minimal waves, just enough wind). We definitely want to try windsurfing again!
Aloha Ellen! Thank you for the great review, I will be sure to share it with Martin. Please keep us in mind for your next visit to Maui. We also have 3 and 5 day windsurf courses available.
Mahalo for choosing Action Sports Maui.
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| Packages: | Beginner Group Lesson (2.5 hrs) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/12 |
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: MJ Wolf
I went on the afternoon excursion. Haleakalā was not visible because of clouds that had come in, but the pilot had said there was good visibility that morning. Instead we spent more time getting wonderful close ups of magnificent waterfalls. The helicopter was beautiful and only 4 weeks old. Blue Hawaiian staff were great. The second half of the trip was the luxury van along the road to Hana, this van had only 6 passengers which made for a nice intimate trip. Our driver Kelly, was fantastic, knowing the road very well, as he has been driving it on excursions for over 20 years. We stopped places most do not get to see. I highly recommend this trip and it was one of the highlights on this trip.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Diane Koers
We took the Pearl Harbor tour during our recent stay in Maui. The sign up process was easy and all the employees were extremely helpful. Our tour guide, "Auntie Em or Emily" was fantastic. She told us all kinds of information about what we were seeing and she also relayed several additional stories from her father who was in the military and stationed at Pearl Harbor during the bombings.
The trip was more than about Pearl Harbor. She also took us to downtown Honolulu and Waikiki beach area. It was a long, but inspiring day trip. I highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | Arizona, Missouri & Honolulu City via Hawaiian Airlines (from Kahului) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/12 |
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: clw
I highly recommend this tour. Our guide was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. If you want a fun and beautiful excursion book this tour! We saw sea turtles, many tropical fish, and even a shark.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Eco Adventure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
Wonderful experience finished with swimming with turtles. Equipment provided was good and staff were helpful and friendly.
Aloha,
Thank You for taking the time to share your experience. The turtles are always one of the highlights of our guests experience. Having been in the business over 30 years, we certainly realize the importance of providing exceptional customer service, and we're pleased to hear that you were impressed with our crew!
Scott Turner (VP)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
I expected it to be bigger & have more to it but the experience was still really nice & you get to see some really interesting species along with a hammerhead shark, turtles & the tunnel where they fish, stingrays & sharks swim all around you.
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| Packages: | One-Day Pass |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/09 |
Reviewed by: 大日本人
The show set against the sunset was simply wonderful. The hula, fire dance, and the food were all delicious and fantastic. The whole roasted pig was incredibly tasty!
夕日をバックに繰り広げられるショーは素晴らしいの一言。
フラにファイヤーダンス、そして食事も美味しく最高でした。
ブタの丸焼きが激ウマ!
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| Packages: | スタンダード席(3コースメニュー) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/14 |
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: Lindsay
The snorkeling was amazing, the crew are the nicest people ever & the food was so good! We had an amazing time. We got to see a monk seal & on the way back to the dock they stop at a spot where they know there are a bunch of turtles to see. The crew was so friendly and they made sure you were comfortable & happy.
So happy that you enjoyed it! We look forward to seeing you again on the Maui Magic or Four Winds II!!
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| Packages: | Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/12 |
Reviewed by: dustman
Had a great time. Knowlageable and skilled pilot made for a great tour. I would highly recomend and thanks a million.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/19 |
Reviewed by: DJ Lai
I have mixed feelings with the Kupanaha Magic Show. The show itself was very entertaining and produced with great care and quality. The magician and actors were clearly deeply engaged, skilled, and experienced.
On the other hand, the dinner was less than desirable for many reasons. The food and selection of drinks were not good at all and the service was poor. My wife did not get her dinner until everyone else was having dessert already, and the chicken/shrimp was not cooked properly, causing her to get sick the next morning.
All in all, I recommend the show itself but hope the food issue gets fixed.
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| Packages: | General Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a garden party filled with a variety of events held around sunset. The venue was a top-notch scenic spot where we could enjoy various shows and a buffet meal while watching the sunset over the sea. Additionally, the performers seemed to be a lineup of stunningly handsome men and beautiful women. Most participants were from the mainland United States, and since the event was conducted entirely in English, my grandmother, who doesn't understand much English, might have been a bit confused.
日没をはさんで催されるイベント盛り沢山のガーデンパーティーでした。会場は一級の景勝地で海の彼方に沈みゆく夕日を眺めながら様々なショーとバッフェ形式の食事を楽しめました。また、ショーの出演者たちは、見とれるようなイケメンと美女ぞろいだったように感じました。参加者はアメリカ本土からが中心で、司会進行は英語のみなので英語があまりわからない祖母は少し困惑気味だったかもしれません。
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| Packages: | スタンダード席(3コースメニュー) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
It was too windy to go to Molokini so the boat took us to coral gardens. The staff was very friendly, underwater cameras available to rent for only 30$ with your pictures burned onto a cd for free. The lunch was very yummy and the boat was nicer than some of the others. I would recommend this snorkeling trip over others.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/24 |
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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