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: 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: 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: 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: Nick
Thanks. We will do it again. Hope sunset will be awesome.
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/11/01 |
Activity Date: | 2017/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Rick
We had a great time! We brought young kids, they had a blast! Great food and drinks
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/10/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Mallory
Great crew! And the food was the best we have seen. Not our first cruise, but it was really good! We will be back
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/10/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Staff were incredibly efficient and they certainly don't skip on the alcohol or the food.
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/10/13 |
Activity Date: | 2017/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Hydroo
Wonderful experience ! Encounter turtles and other marine life.. food was delicious .. staff was very helpful!
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Packages: | Standard Snorkel Package (April to November) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/09/11 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/08 |
Reviewed by: オカケン
天気は少し曇り気味でしたが、マウイらしい快適な気候は変わりませんでした。
あれから2年半経っての投稿になりましたが、今でも鮮明に覚えています。
クジラが遠くに見えて宙返りをしてくれました。
シャッターチャンスがものすごく難しいですが、次回はスマホではなくいいカメラを持っていきたいですね!
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Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/08/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Annette
Captain Nick and the crew of the Alii Nui was outstanding! They were kind, friendly and very helpful. They all made us feel so safe and comfortable. The buffet of appetizers and the selection of drinks was impressive and made for a very pleasant afternoon. We really did not notice how many people were on board which made the atmosphere very light and cheery. It did not take long for Captain Nick to spot a mother Humpback whale and her calf frolicking off the coast. Their antics made for some awesome pictures and wonderful memories to take back home! We had a wonderful time and would love to come back and do it again!
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Packages: | Maui Ocean Center with Lunch & Whale Watch Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Charlotte Karper
very informative cruise! saw a lot and the captain stayed out longer due to some very interesting activity with a mother whale and 2 male whales that were creating a lot of activity above the water as well as under.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/11 |
Reviewed by: おじゅん
ラッキーなことに日本人ガイドさんが出迎えてくださいました。
缶ジュースとスナックをいただきました。
クジラは遠目が多かったが、何頭か見ることができました。
一度だけ船のすぐ横でしぶきをあげてくれて興奮しました。
ラハイナ港にはホエールウォッチングの会社がいくつもありました。
滞在ホテルから港まで徒歩圏だったので、事前に散歩がてら
カウンターの場所を確認しておいたので、当日は迷わず行けました。
マウイ島を海上から見ることができたのもいい思い出です。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/05/04 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Roger Carson
Although we did see many whales, nothing was comparable to the impressive photo's shown in add brochures. You well need a nice set of binoculars to see the detail in sales brochures. All we saw were distance tail and fin flops although some say they saw a baby come out of the water. We enjoyed just setting on the beach watching the whales in the evening as the actual tour....An underwhelmed Okie!
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/03/25 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/27 |
Reviewed by: James
I will definitely recommend to my friends. It's great!
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Rico
I have seriously never seen so much activity, everything from breaches, fin slapping, female-calf-male escort trio, it was a smorgasbord of whale viewing, best whale watch ever!
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/25 |
Reviewed by: miho
前半は遠くで潮を吹いている姿がちらほら見られるくらいで、なかなか近くでは見られないものなんだなと半分あきらめていたところ、親子クジラがかなり近い距離に現れてくれて感動。その後も、7〜9頭ほどのクジラの群れに遭遇。大満足でした。船にはナチュラリストの方が乗船していて、ずっとマイクで解説をしてくれて楽しかったです。細かいところまでは理解できませんでしたが、クジラが現れると「○ o'clock!(○時の方向)!」「left! right!」と言ってくれるので、大丈夫です。
※予約時点では「英語ガイド」と記載されていましたが、当日チェックイン先の港へ行くと日本人のガイドさんが待っていてくれました。なぜクジラがマウイ島に集まるのか、クジラの習性、見るポイントなど事前に説明してくださってありがたかったです。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Makenna
Our whale watching cruise was incredible. The staff was so kind and very informative. The crew knew the answers to all of the questions that guests were asking about the whales and their lifestyles.
Our departure location changed due to weather and the staff made sure to contact us multiple ways to ensure that we were aware of the changes. Very helpful!
The only disappointment is that we weren't served cinnamon rolls, which had been advertised as the menu for the morning departure.
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali Beach (8:00 AM, 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/18 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/01 |
Reviewed by: ニーノ
小2の娘と親子3人で利用しました。当初は、カアナパリビーチから出航でしたが、天候によりラハイナ港発に変わりました。前日にメール連絡ありましたが、wifi環境下におらず返信できずにいたら、電話連絡がありました。宿泊先のシェラトンマウイからラハイナ港まではタクシーで片道17ドル程度。港に着くといくつものホエールウォッチングツアー窓口があり、主催会社のトリロジーを探しあてるのに少々手間取りました。結果としては、窓口はなくトリロジーのお兄さんが立っていて「トリロジー?」と声をかけていたのに気づき無事乗船となりました。白い小さな灯台を目印にとのことでしたが、その真下にいるのではなく、近くにいました。灯台すぐ近くの窓口で聞いたときは、「違います!」との切ない回答だったので、注意が必要です。
さて、肝心のホエールウォッチングは、乗船時こそは後ろのほうで座っていましたが、やはりクジラが見たくてヨットの前方に移動し、椅子はなかったけどど真ん中の真ん前に陣取りクジラを探しました。出航からほどなく沖合に、潮を吹く姿を見つけたり、ジャンプの後らしき波しぶきを見つけたり。だんだん沖に進めば進むほど、しっぽを確認できたり、ジャンプも見られました。船のすぐ近くをクジラが悠々と泳いでいく姿や、迫力のジャンプに大興奮! 多くのクジラを見ることができました。ホテルに戻ってからツアーガイドさん曰く、「今年はエルニーニョが終わったのでクジラがとても多い」とのことで、去年より断然みられる確率が高まったとのことです。エルニーニョの間は、クジラがメキシコ湾にとどまりハワイまで南下するクジラが少ないのだとか。また、クジラのジャンプがより多くみられるのは、海水温の低い朝夕だそうです。私たちは、午後からのツアーだったので、心配していましたが、幸運にもたくさんのクジラを見られました。船上ではアルコールを含むドリンク、ハムサンド、クッキー、ポテトチップスなど軽食とドリンクが供されます。クルーの方々は、日本語は通じませんが、特に問題なくとても楽しめました。また、ぜひ2月のマウイに行き、ホエールウォッチングツアーに参加したいと思います。 ちなみに、写真はスマホ撮影のみでしたので、ガイドブックのような迫力あるショットとは程遠く・・・。一眼レフを持っていた方もいましたが、いつ波しぶきがかかるかも分からないのでリスキーかもしれませんね。広い海の中で、どこからクジラが姿を現すかわからないので、ファインダーをのぞきながらだと見つけにくいという点でももったいない気がします。
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Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/10 |
Reviewed by: 두섭 정
흑동고래많이봤어요.
주차를 위해서는 한시간 일찍도착하세요
시간이 충분해서 고래 실컷봅니다.
You want to parking You need more time.
3Hour park zone near by there.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/10 |
Reviewed by: RaySarkees
The captain and crew were excellent. We saw many mom's with there baby's. We also got to hear a male singing.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Applecrisp
天候が良くなかったのか前日にラハイナ発に変更との連絡を丁寧なVELTRAの担当の方からのメールで頂きました。ラハイナ港ではパーキングがすぐ見つからず集合時間ギリギリになってしまい焦りましたが、Front StとPrison Stにある無料パーキングを教えてもらい無事乗船!他の方々が書かれている様にクルーの方達は1人1人に気遣って飲み物やフルーツ、軽食を運んで下さったので、クジラを見る事に集中して楽しむ事が出来ました。乗船人数も丁度いいサイズだと思いました。皆でクジラを見つけた時には盛り上がって楽しかったです。エンジンを止めている時に近くにクジラが来てくれて感動しました。天気に左右されず楽しめるのでおすすめです。
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Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Jon
The crew was knowledgeable and the captain found some great whale locations. We saw quite a few breaches and other amazing whale activities.
However, the boat we went out with was their dinner boat and did not include the advertised hydrophones or binoculars. Had we known this, we might have booked a less expensive excursion that also didn't have these items.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/12 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Michele
Loved this! We learned so much about whales and so many whales. Definitely would recommend and do it again!
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/18 |
Reviewed by: ねこと雪の女王
新婚旅行で参加しました。思った以上にたくさんのクジラを近くで見ることができ、大満足です。クジラは一番近くて90メートル先にいるのを見ることができました。子クジラの頭を20回ほど見ることができました。(こんなにたくさん見れるのは滅多にないそうです)日本語のガイドさんも一緒に乗船してくれました。クジラの生態の説明をしてくれたり、今どの方向にクジラがいるのかを教えてくれたりしました。
船が出航する30分前に集合だったのですが、30分間炎天下の中並んで待ったのでそれが少し大変でした。出航するまでは少し列から外れて日陰で待っても大丈夫だったのでは…と思いました。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/08 |
Reviewed by: AKIKO御一行
午前便は満員で乗れず午後便予約しました
クジラも沢山見れましたが凄く近くで見れるって感じではありませんでした。
集合場所はカアナパリビーチ沿いで会社の看板だけたっている芝生の広場です。少しわかりずらいかも。
カアナパリ地区に宿泊している方には歩いて行けるしオススメです。
船にはビーチから乗るのですが、波も結構あるので全身濡れます、スマホ等濡れないよう対策必要です。
船上ではサンドウィッチやポテチが出ました。
飲み物もマウイビールやカクテル、ソフトドリンクと飲み放題です。
英語でのツアーでしたが特に不便はありません。
船長スタッフともにとても親切でした。
足の悪いシニアを連れて行ったのですが船の乗り降りも全スタッフで手伝っていただきとても感謝しています。
ただ、足腰の悪い方は船の乗り降りが大変なのでやめた方がいいと思いますw
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Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/02/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Vacationer
We had such a great time on this cruise! The bottomless drinks were awesome, the appetizers were delicious, the crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgable, and the scenery, whales, and sunset were breathtaking. I would take this tour again for sure!
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/09 |
Reviewed by: さーちゃん
沖に出てすぐに、3頭の若いクジラが水面近くで長い時間泳いでるのが見れました。その中の一頭がダイナミックにブリーチングしてくれました。
無料駐車場にレンタカー停められてよかったです。路駐してる車が多くて、駐車場がいっぱいだったら集合に間に合わなかったかも、、、
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Rachel Forrest
Let me just say Alii Nui treated everyone right even from the second we boarded the boat! A full spread of hors d'oeuvres and open bar - created a light, fun, exciting atmosphere . Captain Nick was great - awesome personality ! All the staff was super knowledgeable and very friendly. I'll say this- I could sail on this whale watching tour everyday and never get bored with it- it was that fun! Saw a mother and baby double breach too! Highly recommend whenever you're in Maui !
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Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch - Alii Kai Luxury Catamaran Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/19 |
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Aloha,
Thank You for your kind words. We are happy you enjoyed your afternoon with us, and swimming with the majestic Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. We pride ourselves in providing a freshly prepared and bountiful BBQ lunch cooked right onboard and served hot off the grill.
Most of all, I'm proud of my team of experts on the boat who strive to exceed your expectations. It is my crew i am most proud of. I am happy to hear tat you felt my team lived up to our reputation in the care they took of you.
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Scott Turner
CEO
Pride of Maui