Reviewed by: Kevin H
This trip was a wonderful introduction to the great snorkeling in two of the bays on the west coast of Hawaii. Our guide provided all the gear we needed for the water. Our guide was friendly, patient, and knowledgeable about local sea life and the culture and history of the coast we explored. As a family, we were novices at snorkeling but our guide stepped us through getting into and out of the water and directed us to the best areas of the bays to explore. Right out of dock, a pod of spinner dolphins crossed in front of the boat! Flying fish appeared along our route and there were many species of fish and many black sea urchins in both bays. The snacks hit the spot and the cultural history of the bays and coastline were very interesting. After the excursion, we felt we were ready to set off on our own snorkling adventure!
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Packages: | Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watching Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Stefanie
We booked the trip for 4 people age 22-67. While the younger ones went on a private guided snorkeling tour and saw a lot of turtles the seniors could wander around the sand bar, take a floatie or hang out on the boat. Small snacks, soft drinks and water were provided. As well as snorkeling gear, floaties and a SUP. We had an amazing time time on the sandbar!
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Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/24 |
Reviewed by: ToddFather
Sunset cruise was outstanding. The crew was very attentive with drinks / food / pictures etc…. The food was very good and a good mix of items and everyone enjoyed. Highly recommend!
Mahalo!
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Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Luna
It was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every second of it. From seeing dolphins, sea turtles, the breath taking views and snorkeling. Also, the ride back was a lot if fun!!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
Staff was very friendly the food was good and the views were great!
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Packages: | Sunset Sail with Waikiki Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Incredibly blessed
It was worth every penny. Great crew and the sailing was smooth. We saw sea life during the trip. Had a great time! I’ll be booking longer trips next time. Thank you for the adventure
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Packages: | 1-Hour Marine Life Sail [11:15 AM] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/06/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This boat ride was fun but long, beware if you get sea sick as it is choppy!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/05/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Shirley H
The staff was outstanding and very friendly. They took time to make sure everyone was well taken care of. The food was fantastic and plentiful. I highly recommend this cruise.
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Packages: | Sunset Dinner Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Jessica Johnson
Stunning views up close of sea caves, waterfalls, and the incredible Na Pali coastline. Great for families. The crew is very patient and helpful. We had a great time and so glad we went!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/05/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Rachel c.
This was one of the best experiences of our vacation! We got to swim with turtles and we’re truly looked after by Captain Robin, We would highly recommend chartering a boat and having this amazing experience. We will definitely do it again.
Aloha and Mahalo for the compliments and sharing beautiful pictures!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this awesome review of yours.
We are very pleased to hear you're having a great time and you're able to see the turtles at the sandbar.
We're looking forward to seeing you in near the future.
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Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/05/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Gina A
Overall the sunset cruise was a good experience. Really awesome staff. Open bar was pretty fun and they always try to keep your drink full. Food was average and was still a little hungry after. Breath taking sunset though. It was also a sand dock so we had to walk through the water to get on the boat. That was not advertised. Wading in water up to knees. Older folks might struggle. My client was also in slacks which was not ideal if we knew that going in but I as ok.
Walking through the water wasn’t bad if you knew that it was coming It would have been great to be advised to dress in shorts and flip-flops.
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Packages: | Sunset Dinner Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/27 |
Reviewed by: D Rowley
The weather, cloudy and quite windy, made this cruise less than hoped for.
It cause it to be shorter (didn't go all the way to end of Na Pali Coast), not able to enter the cave, not able to stay in regular snorkel location, and overall duration was 1 hour shorter than scheduled.
I realize this is beyond the control of the crew, but was disappointing.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Michael Emerson
If you visit Kauai in April and want to see the Na Pali Coast then make sure you book with Makana. To navigate the choppy waters you will want a good Captain.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Connie
Our trip with Makana Charters was a great time - our guides Cam and Asia were very helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip fun, as well as showing us amazing sights along the Na Pali Coastline. We entered a couple of awesome sea caves, saw turtles and hundreds of fish and sea life snorkeling, learned about the culture and history of the native Kauaian people, and enjoyed great views of the beautiful mountains, waterfalls and beaches all along the coastline. Safety was always front and foremost - we never felt at risk in any way. Would highly recommend Makana Charters - you can't go wrong!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Billy
My 9 year old daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon with Captain Cam and his partner Tony. They conveyed wonderful information about the areas we were seeing, made sure everyone was well taken care of, and kept the afternoon moving along such that there never seemed to be a dull moment. Highlights were snorkling, humpback whales, getting into some of the beautiful caves and just generally becoming familiar with a uniquely beautiful area of the world. Highly recommended!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Robin
We had so much fun hanging out on board with the captain and his first mate. Interesting people with interesting stories. Great service and a beautiful boat!
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Packages: | Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Deja
Captain Cindy and Chelsea were so nice. It was my birthday and they made me feel so special. The drinks were flowing and they even provided a speaker for all of my friends and I to use. We had forgotten to get food and they had provided us an assortment of finger sandwiches to snack on. We watched the sunset and jumped off the boat. Honestly that experience was the highlight of my entire birthday trip in Hawaii. I will not hesitate to come back to them next time I am in Hawaii on the Big Island !
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Packages: | Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Reviewed by: The Desmond’s
Captain Cindy and Crew John were awesome! They made this the trip of a lifetime! They were informative, so very helpful, personable, and professional. We had a great time from the beginning to the end!
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Packages: | Private Charter: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel (5 to 8 hours) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Reviewed by: jumpingjellyfish
We booked a 2 hour sail for a bachelorette. When we got there, they mentioned the 2 hour option didn't allow swimming (the 3 hour did!). However, when they saw that we had come prepared with floaties, they accommodated us to ensure we could go swimming and use what we brought for our 2 hour sail! We never felt pressured to extend our sailing time at all - in the end, we ended up extending it to 3 hours anyways with no regrets at all.
The crew took such great care of us - they made sure our cups were never empty and took all the group photos we wanted, even from multiple angles unprompted! Some of us went diving with the crew members, and they happily pointed out all the sea creatures so we wouldn't miss it! They even took beautiful drone photos and sent them our way afterwards.
It became one of the highlights of our trip, and we would absolutely book again.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Private Snorkel Charter (up to 30 passengers) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
Captain Kurt and Dave gave us a beautiful and relaxing cruise. This was something the whole family can do. We were hoping to see some whales but they were a little too shy this trip. We did have a great snorkel spot. Dave showed the best spots to see sea life. My 2 year old grandson got into the ocean for the first time. Captain Kurt was able to assist some of our family into and out of the ocean safely. Dave brought up a starfish and a sea anemone so my grandson could see and touch them before releasing them back into the ocean.
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Packages: | Daytime Private Hourly Charter - Customize Your Itinerary |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Anh
This was a great sunset cruise along the coast of Maui. There was unlimited drinks on board and the staff was very attentive with getting you refills. I believe the food on board was catered from Joey's Kitchen and we had some pulled pork sliders, brussel sprouts, and chicken wings - they all tasted great. I would highly recommend this sunset cruise but make sure to book early because it sells out quick.
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/02 |
Reviewed by: B from Alabama
Private whale watch was well worth the trip premium. Professional team met our needs and delivered on multiple whale sightings even though it is late in the season. Saw wonderful beaches and learned so much about the Kona coast from knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend.
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Packages: | Private Whale Watching Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Lonnie
Excellent job by the crew. Service and facilities were great. They paid attention to the youngsters (4-10) and the old folks.... Saw lots of fish snorkeling, but also a mother and baby whale, spinner dolphins, turtles and they also provided interesting info. The seas were a little rough the day we went out but the crew made it quite comfortable. Will not hesitate to use the Royal Hawaiian Catamaran crew again!!!!!!!!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Private Snorkel Charter (up to 30 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The whales get so close to your raft! The raft experience was surreal and it is a tour I would do everytime.
Thank you for the positive comments Kara! We are so glad that you enjoyed your Whale Watch Adventure! We look forward to seeing you onboard again sometime soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | 2-Hour Whale Watch Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Crew were outstanding! They made sure the passengers got the best tour possible!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Cassie
The crew for this cruise was amazing. They were always asking if they could get us something. So pretty to see the sunset in Hawaii from the boat. Drinks and appetizers were very good, definitely worth the money.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail with Waikiki Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Michaela
This boat is stunning and absolutely perfect. We did a private charter and basically could customize our experience. They had a beautiful charcuterie board for us, a cooler full of ice, a speaker ready to be connected to our bluetooth, they were an amazing crew - so friendly. Really loved everything about this experience and will absolutely book a tour with this catamaran again.
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Packages: | 2-Hour Private Charter Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Ian Armstrong
We are so glad that we booked this during our trip to Oahu. With so much to do, we weren't sure if we were making a mistake committing an entire morning to one activity, but we would absolutely do this over again. Doug, Natalie, and Nicole were an awesome crew, striking the perfect balance of fun and informative. We saw quite a few whales while still getting to enjoy the beautiful morning on the catamaran.
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Cherie
We didn’t get to snorkel and didn’t see any dolphin or whales. Totally not worth the money we paid.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/08 |
Reviewed by: J.Gelman
Years ago, we were looking for a simple sunset cruise with some drinks and apps. We did not want a big boat. We did not want a big dinner because there are so many special local restaurants to try on Maui. Then we stumbled upon Sea Maui. It is perfect. A relaxing ride on a catamaran. Taking in the sunset. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The apps are still filled with local foods. Every time we go to Maui, we try to book with Sea Maui. it was just what we were looking for and more.
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/01 |
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Hi, thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce!
We are so glad to hear that you all had a great time during our tour.
It's lucky that you could see the sea turtles and lots of fishes!
Thank you very much again for your time to post a review. We hope we can take you to the Kane'ohe Bay again!