Reviewed by: Hayley
There were 5 of us that went on the afternoon snorkel and whale watch and all agreed it was a stand out experience of our ten days in Maui.
The staff are all very friendly, helpful and overall seemed like really great people who love what they do.
We were able to stop whenever a whale was spotted (we saw at least 20) not just during the first part of as was first indicated. The captain had an endless supply of information about the whales and all the islands surrounding.
The snorkel location was absolutely stunning. We had gone out snorkelling multiple times ourselves and this location was by far the best, calm waters, loads of fish and coloured reef.
The trip was finished off with burgers and vegetarian pasta for lunch and cocktails as we stopped again for a few more whale sightings.
We will be back!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/20 |
Reviewed by: fumio
私は古典フラ(カヒコ)が好みで宿泊ホテル先でもルアウショーはあったのですがルアウショーの多くはポリネシアンショーの為敢えてこの「伝統ルアウ&フラ ハワイアンショー オールド・ラハイナ・ルアウ」を選びました。思った通りショーの内容は、古典フラ(カヒコ)が多く、満足しました。ファイアダンスが好みの人は満足しないかも知れません。食事も席毎グループの順番でビュフェスタイルでお皿にしっかり盛り付けしました。ドリンクも飲み放題でポキがとっても美味しかったです。席もあらかじめveltraさんに依頼し”床に座る席”にしてもらいました。座布団が用意されていましたので敷物は不要でした。しかも最前席でしたので写真・ビデオ撮影も人の頭も邪魔にならずバッチリでした。最前列を依頼する事をお薦めします。駐車場はありますが反対側のラハイナキャネリー・モールの駐車場が広くこちらに駐車しました。無論無料でした.....是非お勧めします。
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Packages: | お座敷席 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Hawaiian vacationer
The cruise was all it claimed to be, and more. The snorkeling equipment and support were excellent, we saw lots of cavorting whales with commentary from the captain, and the food and drink were good and plentiful. We couldn't have imagined anything better.
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Packages: | Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise Package (Jan to Mar) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Curtis Walker Sr
We had a great time on the tour.
Our tour guide Judy was very knowledgeable regarding the locations we visited.
She added humor to the entire trip which made the tour seem very personal for everyone involved.
Mahalo
Curtis Walker Sr
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Denise
I went to see the show with my husband on our honeymoon. The show was great. The food was a little dry but not too bad. We enjoyed the night out and it was definitely a great experience.
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Packages: | General Seating Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Dave
This was a very enjoyable evening. The crew did a great job serving everyone and the food was excellent. The captain did a wonderful job steering around the thunderstorm that was in the area. We also had a whale entertain us slapping its tail to the beat of the music.
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Packages: | Winter Special! Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/18 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/14 |
Reviewed by: negibouzu
冬の時季にマウイ島に旅行することができましたので、ホエールウオッチングを楽しむことにしてVELTRAさんで事前に予約しました。
マウイ島に旅行される場合はぜひ参加したいアクティビティです。
まず、ラハイナでは数多くのホエールウオッチングツアーがあります。今回参加したツアーはラハイナのパイオニアインのすぐ前のmain loading dockが受付・出港場所ですが、ここだけでも10を超える営業小屋?がありました。それにもかかわらず当日に申し込みをしようとして「満員」ということで断られ、別の日などを提示されていた方を何人か見かけました。事前予約しておいた方が良いと思います。
当日はかなり風が強い日でした。しかし船酔いなどの心配はまったくありませんでした(ただし個人的な感想です)。もちろんまったく揺れない訳ではありませんが、船酔いのする揺れではなく、遊園地の乗り物のような感じのけっこうスピード感のあるものでした。
ラハイナ港を出港して、ラハイナの街並みを見るととても素晴らしいものでした。これだけでも料金の元を取ったような感じでした(笑)
前半ではあまりクジラを見ることはできませんでしたが、後半になるとかなりの頻度でクジラを近くから見ることができました。スタッフもフレンドリーで、「あっちに見えるぞ」、「10時方向だ」などと熱心に対応してくれました。
乗客のほとんどは日本人以外の方でしたが、お互いに会話が必要な訳でもなく特に問題はありませんでした。
船の形状は40人くらいが満員の大きさで、2階建てです。ほとんどの乗客は2階部分でアクティビティを楽しみます。一応、バーコーナー(もちろんソフトドリンク有り)もあります。飲み物のオーダーを強制されるようなことはありません。
何点かアドバイス的なことでは、カメラやスマホのバッテリーは十分に充電しておくことをお勧めします。クジラはどこに顔を出すか分かりません。「ギューンと口先から顔を出して、そのまま海面に頭から潜っていき、最後にテールを出した後に水中に潜る」という行動パターンです。この間、20秒ほどです。そのため決定的瞬間を撮影するためには、いつもカメラをONにしておく必要があるからです。私は充電が十分でなかったため、良い写真を撮りはぐってしまいました(T_T)
それから会場をクルージングしていると風が強いです。飛ばされないように注意して下さい。
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Packages: | 無料キャンペーン!通常プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/18 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer Kiser
I really can't say enough good things about our tour guide Henry; he was the best! He was very knowledgeable and funny. He even took some amazing pictures of us once we got to the top. One of the best memories of our trip was this tour. If you are planning a trip to Maui, I recommend doing the sunset tour.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Tony and Nellie
We have been to several luaus on our many trips to Maui and this one is by far the best !! Food, entertainment, view.....everything was just perfect !! Would definitely recommend this activity if you are looking for a truly authentic luau. You won't be disappointed.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/19 |
Reviewed by: SBMC
The parking structure was a little hard to find. Once parked bring the ticket to meet at the beach and they would validate it. Everyone turned up on time and our group had 32 people. The catamaran was clean, spacious and well equipped with 2 restrooms, a shower, a bar and enough indoor and outdoor seating. All 4 crew members were nice and friendly. Coffee, cinnamon rolls & fresh fruit were SERVED for breakfast. We saw some whales on the way but they weren’t close enough. We stopped at Olowalu. Water was calm and snorkeling was good. Lunch was served at 10:30am. BBQ chicken was delicious and they grilled them on deck. People can do more snorkeling after lunch and we set off around 11:30. I was hoping we would see more whales on our way. Don’t expect to spend too much time whale watching on this tour. There are some cheaper tours out there, I’m not sure how those compare. We saw some boats with tons of passagers on board. We arrived back at Kaanapali Beach at 1pm.
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/09 |
Reviewed by: YORI
シーズンなのでたくさん見れました!しかもブリーチングまで!遠くでしたが正面に2回も。日本語ガイドさんも来てくださり見所とか、なぜこの時期マウイ島に生息しているのかとか、解説もしていただけたのでとても充実したホエールウォッチングでした。
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Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/09 |
Reviewed by: nnn
まず、迎えの時間が7〜8時とありますが、指定された時間は6時半。さらに車が来たのは7時過ぎ。何の連絡もなく30分以上もホテル前の道路で待たされました。
また、ワイルクの町は車窓のみ、代わりに昼食でマカワオに立ち寄り、フラワーガーデンも行きませんでした。
参加した日にはgovernment shutdownがあって、ハレアカラの施設が閉まっていたという影響はあったのでしょうが、前日の確認電話の時も特に案内はありませんでした。
ハレアカラもイアオ渓谷も良かったし、ガイドさんの説明もよかったのに、サイトの説明とここまで違うのでは…
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/22 |
Reviewed by: たあ子
クジラの背中や尻尾は頻繁に見えた。写真のようなジャンピングは見れなかったが、早朝から2時間ほど船でマウイ島の海をゆっくりクルージングする雰囲気が大変よかったので満足。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/22 |
Reviewed by: PJJ
Dinner was really great and the view was amazing. Dinner mints were a wonderful idea as we had a few in the group get a little motion sick but they cured the issue. Thank you, we will come again!
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Packages: | Winter Special! Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/19 |
Reviewed by: スイカさん
ネットで予約した日を1日遅く間違えて覚えており、明日はホエールウォッチングだと思った日の夜に間違いに気付きました(その日のお昼予約だったのです)。ダメ元で翌日朝に現地の連絡先に電話し事情を話すと、日本語ガイドは間に合わないがそれでもよければいらしてくださいとの事。無事上船することができました!ありがとうございました!
沖へ出るとたくさんのクジラを見ることができて感動的でした。写真では小さいですが、肉眼ではもっと大きく近くにクジラを見ることができました。
尾びれで水面を叩く音は迫力満点です。
割と雲が多い日だったのですが、外の席へ20分も座っていたらすごく日焼けしたので、日焼け止めは必須です。
また、船酔いされやすい方は対策が必要だと思います。外の席で波に身を任せるようにすると意外に楽でした。
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Packages: | 無料キャンペーン!通常プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/01 |
Reviewed by: キヨピー
初めてのホエールウォッチングでした。クジラの影でも見れたら良いな、ぐらいに考えていたのですが、あちこちにクジラが現れ、想像以上でした。ただクジラが現れた方向に船が移動するとなかなか姿を見せないなど、遊ばれているようにも感じました。
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Packages: | 無料キャンペーン!通常プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/03 |
Reviewed by: マハロハ
自然とのふれあいなのであまりクジラのジャンプなど見れなかったけど、イルカやゴンドウなどの群れがまじかに見えて楽しかったです。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Jen S.
We just got back from a Maui vacation and our snorkel trip was the highlight of an amazing vacation.
We checked in with Snuba Willie by the beach. Willie gave us an outline of the day, company background, and basic safety instructions. He also mentioned an additional activity called Snuba. He said there was no pressure but if anyone was interested, to flag him down once we were on board and he’d tell us more. He then gave us instructions on how we were going to get on the catamaran.
We went down to the water and made our way on board. Our catamaran was Triology 111 and it is beautiful! It is spotless, in perfect condition, comfortable, and spacious. Once everyone was on board, we gathered below deck for an introduction and safety briefing. Captain Mike introduced our crew- Captain Carrie, Snuba Willie, Jamie, Gabriel, and David. He went over emergency information and all the details of our boat and what to expect. Then we got on our way.
The crew turned on music and we were allowed the run of the boat. Breakfast was served and the entire crew was incredibly attentive and thorough. While on our way to the site, we saw multiple whales- more than on the whale tour we took the day before. Captain Mike stopped the boat so we were able to watch them.
At the reef, we were given our gear. My family talked to Snuba Willie about the snuba option and decided to try it. We are so glad we did! It was spectacular!
The crew grilled our lunch while we enjoyed the water. We returned to the boat for lunch. After a fantastic lunch, we returned to the water.
The entire experience was beyond our expectations. We felt safe, informed, and very well taken care of. The entire crew was professional, warm, and engaging. If we are fortunate enough to return to Maui, we will absolutely take this trip again and if we can, we’ll do a full day snuba experience. It was well worth it!
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Packages: | [8:00AM] Discover Kaanapali Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/29 |
Reviewed by: キヨピー
VIPシートを予約しました。
アルコール、飲み放題良かったです。
本場のハワイアン、堪能しました。
女の子の踊りも上手だったけど、男の子が皆んな可愛くて、家内(66歳)が喜んでいました。
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Packages: | VIP席(優先入場、前方シート、レイでお出迎え) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/02 |
Reviewed by: れおん
1月上旬だったのでまだピーク前でしたが、船長さんがいい場所に連れて行ってくださったおかげで間近でクジラの母子、カップルなどなど沢山見ることができました。
大迫力&大満足です!
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Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Lisa S
We had an incredible time on this trip. The boat was clean and the staff was courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our captain was great at locating whales and she was extremely skilled at maneuvering the boat so we always had the best view. Originally I had bought my ticket for 3 days earlier however, upon arriving in Maui my husband got sick and we were unable to go. I expected to have to just eat the cost of our tickets but I called the company and Sylvia was great and rescheduled us for later in the week with no penalty. I highly recommend this company and I would use them again.
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Nclan2018
Great time. We had our 4 kids and they were very accommodating.
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Packages: | Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise Package (Jan to Mar) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Madison Figg
First off, the crew was amazing. Wonderful, friendly, and never a frustrated or unhappy moment. They ensured everyone had all their gear, handed out drinks and food, and answered questions with ease.
The snorkle part of our day felt considerably shorter than expected, especially since looking at something so beautiful makes the time fly. If you are wanting lots of time in the water I would suggest another snorkle focused excursion instead.
The food was yummy and plentiful. One perk to the afternoon tour was it was less busy and everyone was able to get great views and seats during the whale watching cruise. There were so many humpbacks around, and we were able to catch some amazing breaches and slaps not too far from our boat. Because this boat was large it was harder to get as close to the whales as the smaller vessels, but was non the less breathtaking!
I would reccomend this activity to first time snorklers, and those wanting a taste of both the coral reefs and the open waves. I want to commend the captain and his crew for the smooth sailing and great memories!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/30 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Podre71
Only thing we missed was the view of the surrounding areas due to the clouds...only saw the western peaks poking up thru the clouds
...but the sunset was one of a kind.....Bring your winter Jacket & gloves....
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Diana
Everything was great. The food, the drinks, the entertainment. It wasn't cheezy like I was thinking it would be. The dances actually had meaning behind them. Service was great also. Sometimes you think whenever they say "All you can drink" that they will give you like 1 drink and make you beg for the rest. Not the case here, they kept the drinks coming and they were good quality drinks.
Also liked how the local people were selling their goods around the interior. This package had everything that you could want. Great Hawaiian experience.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/04 |
Reviewed by: David
Overall I think this was the best activity we did while on Maui. My wife and I had a great time and the crew did an amazing job. We saw multiple whales on the way to our snorkel spot. When there one of the crew members would act as a scout and point out cool stuff. We swam with 4 sea turtles. On the way back we had burgers and hot dogs, plenty to go around. Great beer choices and Mai Tai's as well. Would definitely recommend!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Kay chang
新婚旅行で参加しました.
参加日は12月25日.
日本人は我々だけでしたが,日本人ガイドのTAKAさんがご案内くださいました.
出港するや間もなく,TVで見るようなクジラのジャンプに遭遇!
TAKAさんからはクジラの詳しい生態をご教示いただくにとどまらず,
サービスたっぷりな案内をいただき,
その後は自分たち自身がクジラを見つけて,
一緒に乗船した皆さんと歓声を上げることが出来ました.
クジラにもTAKAさんにも結婚を祝福してもらい,
楽しく思い出に残るクルーズになりました.
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Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/25 |
Reviewed by: ちぇけ
クジラをしっかり見ることができました。ガイドさんも日本人で丁寧な対応でした!!クジラが潮を吹いて、出てくるまでの盛り上がりはアトラクションのようでした!
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Packages: | 無料キャンペーン!通常プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/01/28 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Juliette Goodwin
The boat was very nice my daughter enjoyed the slide. The service was great
They were very helpful of getting you ready to snorkel with all the equipment
They made the whale watching great you learned some great facts about the whales. They were very speedy in getting you a lot of snorkeling time made sure everyone was safe. It’s was great to go out in the afternoon because it was not crowded in the snorkeling spots. Great drinks and food . I recommend this tour to anyone even if your a family with littler kids .FUN TIME IN MAUI.
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/01/25 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Johnny
Overall impression of this company is outstanding. The trip itself was very professional. They are very safety oriented and make sure everybody on the boat is doing what they are supposed to do and all accounted for at the close of your snorkel adventure. The whale watching was very good as well. Beyond all the structure and safety of the trip is also the fact that they want you to have fun! They feed you great and drinks flow freely. Honestly this trip was one of the highlights of our time on Maui. I would highly recommend this to anyone, couples or families. Thank you for a great memory.
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/01/24 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/20 |
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