Reviewed by: Joe
This tour is one of the most interesting and enjoyable activity one can take while on the island of Maui. The tour includes the Ferry from Lahaina Harbor to the Island of Lana’i. Once there we were greeted by our tour guide Bruce and off we went in a Chevrolet Suburban. Bruce was so knowledgeable and shared his experiences living on the island.
He shared the history of the island as well as the myths of the gods in the valley of the gods. We were able to see the entire island which has so many different highlights.
This was our second time we have taken this tour and I would highly recommend it for everyone. There is so much to see. A real gem. .
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Kristi W
Isaac was outstanding. He was super knowledgeable about the island and its history. I cant imagine a better way to tour the island.
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Douglas Weissman
We had a wonderful time and the crew was very helpful and attentive with our 2-year-old that made us feel very comfortable about the entire experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/14 |
Reviewed by: T. G.
Went out on Aqua Adventures and felt they were a bit understaffed for the amount of passengers they had. Pre paid for Snuba but my husband didn’t even try. No contact for refund. Food served was minimal and not the best quality.
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Packages: | Snorkeling and Snuba |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/11 |
Reviewed by: M. Wilson
We all had a wonderful ride to Lanai.
Ferry was on time both ways. Boat is clean and Captains and crew were so friendly and helpful. Covid rules followed.
And, we saw whales!
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Strempta
This was a simple, easy, comfortable and beautiful way to check off another island for your bucket list. Crew was friendly, ferry was clean, and it was just a fun way to see the whales---I suggest doing this than paying for a whale watching experience because we saw more whales here on our way to Lanai. Highly recommend.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/25 |
Reviewed by: anonymous
Overall, great experience with snorkeling tour. I would have given 5-starts other than the two issues, 1 - One of the staff was little rude (white blonde seemed little racist attitude), however everyone else on the staff was super nice, 2 - the second issue, snorkeling place was little muggy water and it was little hard to sight any turtles, even though I saw one but my family couldn't see any. However, we sighted bunch of whales on the way, with couple of them very close to our boat (little scary for few seconds) which was awesome.
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Scott H.
After years of annual vacations on Maui we finally planned a day-trip to Lanai. Out of respect for the native culture and not wanting to violate any sacred areas we decided to hire a local guide to show/drive us around. That was a great decision and great fun. We went all over the island hearing stories of the olden days and current events. If you are at all curious about how Maui (and other Hawaiian islands) looked and felt decades ago, than a trip to Lanai should be on your next itinerary. Like many other Maui adventures, you have get an early start as the first 45 minute Ferry run to the island leaves Lahaina at 6:30am. Enjoying sunrise on a boat in paradise can't be beat. We were greeted at the harbor by our tour guide, who has lived on the island for 20 years. He knew every inch, nook and cranny of the island. He told us about his growing up on the island, and stories old and new of life there.
After lunch in Lanai City we had time to shop in the few local shops and boutiques. Life is a much slower pace there, with way fewer cars and less people. We continued on our tour with a few more afternoon stops, ending at a beautiful beach a short walk to the harbor. We caught the last ferry back to Maui and enjoyed an evening ocean cruise back to Lahaina.
I would highly recommend a day trip and guided tour of Lanai. It's great fun and you never know who you might bump into on this unpretentious paradise island!
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/17 |
Reviewed by: DMB
The staff of this tour are great, from the moment you get picked up until the end. The food is great and the boat is really nice. My only issue was that the waters were quite choppy at the molokini crater and it was not the easiest snorkel experience.
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Packages: | 5-hour Molokini One Stop Snorkel (Apr-Dec) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Minh Pham
It was a great day of snorkeling and whale watching on the Aqua Adventures. The captain was knowledgeable and funny. He was clearly enjoying what he was doing and went out of his way to make the trip truly enjoyable. The staff was super helpful. Kudo to Aqua Adventures for a memorable day. Thank you guys! Cheers.
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Brian K
We had a great tour of the pineapple plantation on our last day in Maui. Our guide was Ken and he was fantastic. He provided so much information and history that it really made the tour worth it. The tour is only 1:30 hours which makes it quick and easy in case you have other activities planned that day.
We enjoyed the fresh cut pineapple samples from the field and seeing the different stages of pineapples throughout the fields.
Well worth it. We had a great experience
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Packages: | Pineapple Farm Tour & Pineapple Tasting |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
We did the full day tour with Isaac, a semi-retired local who knows the ins and outs of the island of Lanai. We're glad we took the full day tour otherwise you only get to see a glimpse of the island. Don't expect a beach day here, you'll rather get a ride all aroud the island with the history (old and recent) of the place on top of the usual sites: garden of the gods, shipwreck beach...
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Brad
The boat ride went off without a hitch. Seating was comfortable. Crew was polite and respectful while reminding everyone there is a face mask mandate.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Peiyuan Liu
I so wanna do it again!. You will definitely like this experience! There are also free soda drinks. Guys, enjoy!
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Packages: | 2-Seater UTV (1 Driver & 1 Passenger) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/29 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
It couldn't have been any better. The crew was fantastic. We visited two sites to snorkel and snuba. The extra cost to snuba is worth every penny. They accommodated my son's disability and made his trip fantastic. The captain's sense of humor kept you smiling. Everything we did felt safe so it was easy to just relax and enjoy the experience. The Aqua Adventure is the crew to go with.
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Packages: | Snorkeling and Snuba |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Carlos E
Excelent tour, the guide (Gustavo) was very nice, really complete tour, I really recommend it.
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Packages: | Daytime Haleakala Crater Nature Walk & Iao Valley Sightseeing Tour (8 hours) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Osidemike
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. The adventure began about 7 AM, on time, and we were shuttled to the boat in a small dinghy with the boarding of the small shuttle being an interesting and fun experience. The captain and crew provide everything that is needed to have a great time including snorkel and mask and fins. Wetsuit tops are available. Flotation devices were available if needed. In fact it is best not to bring too much equipment since boarding the dinghy may cause some of your belongings to get a bit wet. Willow, the captains mate, gave us a safety talk and off we went on our adventure to Lanai. The two dive spots were wonderful. We were able to do some spectacular whale watching on our way to the dive spots and on our return trip. Snacks and drinks were perfect. All in all this was a well run adventure and one of the high points of the trip was Willow with her bubbly personality and friendly demeanor. My spouse and I recommend this trip highly for both experienced snorkelers and beginners. At the end of the journey we left a well-deserved gratuity since we were so impressed with the entire operation. We are sure that, if you take this trip with Kaanapali ocean adventures, you will be thrilled with the entire experience just as we were. As a final note, the adventure begins early in the morning. There is parking available at every hotel that is free and is identified as “beach access parking“. There are only about 20 spots available at each hotel but, since the adventure begins so early in the morning, we had no trouble finding these free parking spots. If you park in the parking structure the cost of a days worth of parking is around $40. In addition, the organization will send a text the day before the trip to inform you of items you need to bring and specific instructions on where to meet.
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Packages: | Half Day Morning Snorkel (7:15 am Departure) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Aaron Roberts
The crew for Aqua Adventures was spectacular. I'm disabled, I can walk with a brace but mainly use a wheelchair. They helped me on to the boat and carried my chair on to the boat. They made sure I was included in every activity, including the bonus whale sightings we have seen. One crew member helped me get fin on and off each time and made sure that I was able to find the turtles during the coral city visit. The captain was upbeat and had wonderfully bad jokes but made sure everyone knew exactly was going on and safe in their Adventures. The food was great too!
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Carleylayne
Our tour got cancelled the day of so we only took the ferry over then hung out at the beach We really wanted to see the shipwreck beach, cat sanctuary and Lanai City, it would have been nice to have seen more of the island .
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Catherine
I was pleasantly surprised with the temptation tours luxury road to Hana experience. Although it was a bit pricey, I felt the entirety of the tour was well worth the amount. I saw everything on east maui that I wanted to see and some more. The tour guides were personal and informative. I was very happy I booked a full guided tour instead of doing a self drive. My partner and I got the full day we dreamt of when visiting the island of Maui!
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Packages: | Hana Ultimate Premium Tour with Gourmet Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Catherine
My partner and I had a wonderful time visiting Haleakala national park! The breakfast was okay, continental option. It was surprisingly cold so pack an extra jacket for your stay. But it truly was an unforgettable experience, I know I will have to return and share this with my children as well one day.
Mahalo Catherine, Thank you for joining us on the Sunrise tour. We look forward to seeing you in the future with your family. We hope you enjoyed your stay in the Islands.
A Hui Hou!
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Packages: | Haleakala Sunrise Tour - South Maui Hotels Pick-up (Kihei, Wailea, Makena) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/17 |
Reviewed by: TheVandergriffs
We got to the terry just in time (arrive early even at 6:30 you’ll be searching for parking). We rode it to Lanai stayed in lanai 30 minutes then got back on ferry and returned to Maui. So for cost of ferry we got to go to more than one island on our trip to Hawai’i.
Boat was clean and comfortable everyone who worked for ferry was courteous and nice. Great trip. We saw a couple of whales and a pod of dolphins.
You should try it.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Barre
They are still telling you to west a mask outdoors. The girl taking tickets was very aggressive about putting your mask on. I was on the dock in the open air without my mask, which is totally legal and I stated to her, that when I go to get on the ferry I would be happy to put my mask on.
Really? Enough with the bullying.
She could have been so much more pleasant to everyone.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Liz
We booked a private Road to Hana Tour with Hola Hola tour group. Mauana was absolutely the most awesome guide! He was a gentleman, funny and full of knowledge regarding the history and culture of Hawaii. By the end of the day, we embraced him as family. It was worth every dollar to book this tour!
Hi Liz! Thank you so much for your awesome review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and favorite pictures. We love Mana too! He is an amazing guide - full of knowledge and humor. We are so grateful to have him as part of our team. We hope to meet again! Until then... take care! Aloha!
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Packages: | 10-Hour Hana Bound Tour (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Amir
Very professional service with extensive knowledge and experience. I really enjoyed my time.
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Packages: | Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Ash
Staff went above and beyond to enhance the experience for everyone involved. We came across two pods of whales and a pod of dolphins, and the staff used their marine biology experience to educate us on what we were seeing. The water was warm, safety was prioritized, there were multiple head-counts conducted by multiple staff members, and we were fed and entertained. Overall we couldn't've asked for more.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Evie
Very professional. Smooth. Easy parking. Highly recommend.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Catherine
Would not miss Molokini Carter when coming to Maui. We had some changes with the pickup times but other than that this tour was truly memorable!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Judy Kane
This was a awesome experience. It turned out to be the highlight of my trip to Maui and I have been five times to Maui. Bruce showed me 80% of Lanai'i and obviously cared about the island and it's people. If I ever return to Maui, I will try to take this tour again. Thanks Bruce.
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Linda and Jim
Gorgeous boat, fun and attentive crew, and lovely food & beverage service. Appreciated having the Huka option, which I hope to enjoy on the next trip. We'll be back for sure, and highly recommend to others!
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Packages: | Standard Package (Group of 1-9 passengers) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
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Thank you for writing a review! It's great to hear you had a great time and hat you felt comfortable. We hope to see you again!
Mahalo,
Nikki