Reviewed by: TravelNut
We did this tour during the whale mating season so we expected to see a whale or two but what we saw was amazing. At first the whales kept their distance but after awhile they began approaching the boat. Soon dozens of whales were surrounding the boat and showing off their dives, breaches and spouting. They were close enough to spout whale 'snot' on us!! The skipper said their nearness was very unusual and he prolonged the tour by 1/2 hour.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/13 |
Reviewed by: てらさん
現地で前日に予約をしました。日本語ガイドはありませんでしたが、問題なくツアーに参加する事ができました。
想像していたような、クジラの大ジャンプまで見ることはできませんでしたが、それなりに楽しむことが出来ました。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Alice
We loved the atmosphere, the staff treated us very well and spoiled us with amazing food and the show was incredible! I would definitely recommend it. For special occasions or just to experience the full hawaian atmosphere and taste of the local traditions.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/18 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Tim Takach
My family absolutely loved this activity. Great service, fantastic food and drinks. Great performance sharing the tradition of Aloha and the history. Luau was also in a great location overlooking the beach. Very close to where we were staying.
What to expect? A warm shell Lei greeting, photo for purchase, friendly staff, great service, great performance, great Mai Tai's, and a meal that will make you want to stay in Maui. This activity is recommended for anyone of any age. Great time!
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Packages: | General Seating Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Tim Takach
It is hard not to recommend whale watching. Had a great time with the family. Seen a few whales up close but most activity was from a distance. A few awesome whale tails. The crew was great. If you never went whale watching this should be on the bucket list.
What to expect? A great view from either side of the boat and a relaxing day with sun. Crew members explaining whale behaviors and pointing them out so you can follow and hopefully get some great photos.
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Tim Takach
By far the best snorkel excursion we ever took. Safety was the Captain's first priority and it was greatly appreciated.
The Four Winds offers just about everything possible from small boats for children, life jackets, other floating devices, and under water camera rentals. The crew was awesome.
What to expect? A crew that knows how to have a great time. Don't worry if you forget something because honestly they have everything including wet suits and eco friendly sun screen. On the way to Molokini, we seen a double whale breech which is the best I have seen yet. The captain was very knowledgeable about whales and turtles and was quite funny as he cracked a few jokes along the way. Upon boarding breakfast was served. Later lunch and on the way back a few beers. Great way to end a fabulous day.
I would highly recommend this activity for couples or families. Can't wait to do it again next year.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Tim Takach
This cruise is highly recommended (Maui Princess). The crew was awesome. The musician was awesome. Played great songs all night. The captain even turned the lights out to gaze at the sky full of stars.
Service, food, and drinks were outstanding. Enjoyed a beautiful Maui sunset, quite a few whales all while feeling completely relaxed and truly enjoying the moment. My family has raved about this cruise ever since.
I would recommend this for couples or families. What to expect? A great time with a crew that goes out of their way to ensure you love every minute. Everyone of all ages had a smile on their face during the cruise.
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Packages: | Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Christina
Heads up: both parking and the stand for the whale watch tour was difficult to find. Luckily we were able to get ourselves on the next tour after missing the originally scheduled one due to the variables above. Tour guide was professional, but for a whale watching tour, and given our expections for the season, it was not up to par. Maybe next time.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/21 |
Reviewed by: レインボー
英語のツアーでしたが、英語が出来なくても何とかなります。バスの運転手件ガイドさんは、ベテランで、山頂では写真を撮ってくれたりして、親切な人でした。夕食付きでおいしかったですよ!唯一残念なのは、星空をみることが出来なかった事です。是非星空鑑賞もツアーに入れて欲しいです。あと、乗り物酔いする人は酔い止めを飲まれた方がいいと思います。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/01/14 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: John
When my family was listing the highlights of our amazing vacation in Hawaii, we all agreed the snorkeling trip was the best of the best. Thank you.
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/21 |
Reviewed by: 副操縦士
出航後数分で群れに遭遇、ジャンピングまで披露してくれました。その後も数回群れに遭遇し、間近まで近づいてきてくれたクジラまで観れました。日本語ガイドの方も最高で、ありがとうございました。
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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: | 2018/01/12 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/08 |
Reviewed by: J Blackmon
Well worth the money. Delicious food, a huge variety of drinks and very entertaining show.
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/01/12 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Ann Travers
Friendly and knowledgeable crew, really well organized expedition. We were told we were particularly lucky as we saw many whales and at least 6 breaching. Beautiful animals. We learned a lot and left the boat excited and happy.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Angel
The whale watching experience was the best. The crew was patient answering questions from our granddaughters. We learned great information about why the whales come to Hawaii and the times best to see interaction between males and females.
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Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Brandi
The crew was amazing. They went out of their way to answer any questions we had. They made the experience interactive and tried their best to make sure all sides of the boats had equal viewing time for the whales.
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Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Jim K
The crew was a blast. Very fun outing. They worked very hard to insure everyone had a great time.
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Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/05 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Carol and Jim
We were totally impressed with the professionalism of the research staff on the whale watch of Dec 8. The pilot was extremely experienced and could pick up the behavior of the whales from afar to make an educated guess as to if they might come up more often than not. The attendants were knowledgeable as well providing much information as to the life cycles of the hump back whales. Many questions were answered to our satisfaction. They put a sort of a microphone to attempt to detect whale sounds although not successful they were willing to try all the technology to help us have the best experience ever. I really think luck played a big part in our amazing morning of whale watching but that being said it's worth taking a chance and we most appreciated the staffs attention to safety and providing all the education they did. The juvenile whales came right up to our boat and we're curious and playing around the boat so long the pilot had to call a sailboat over to distract them away so we could start our engine and return to shore. It was just amazing.
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Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Al & Kathy Rossi
The staff was courteous, on time, knowledgeable, and fun. We had a blast and were closer to whales than ever before. A fantastic value.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Chris
If you are looking for a snorkeling/whale watching experience, this is the one for you! All facets of the trip lead you to a perfect time on the water.
The captain took us to a beautiful spot for snorkeling located on a coral reef that had clear waters and many species of fish. It was our first time snorkeling. The crew taught us the basics, guided us while in the water, and shared how best to see the fish. Having a waterproof camera helped us capture the fun we were having as a family. We were sure glad we had it, especially when it came to the turtle sightings!
The boat, the Pride of Maui was well equipped with all the gear we needed, including multiple sizes of fins and snorkeling goggles. It was a comfortable boat, with storage under seats on the upper deck. Great views of the waters with whale sightings even during an off season. The slide is a must! You go zipping down and fly into the water! Never gets old!
The lunch was tasty, plump hotdogs and cheeseburgers were cooked over a grill and served warm with all the fixings. If you are a vegetarian and/or gluten intolerant, it’s best to call ahead to let them know so your needs will be covered. They are ready to make your lunch perfect for you if they have a heads up. There were several kinds of soft drinks and fruit punch along with alcoholic beverages for adults. The Miatais were the best!
All in all, a highly recommended choice for all ages!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/18 |
Reviewed by: J. S.
Our day on The Pride of Maui was Perfect! The crew was helpful and knowledgeable as well as patient and kind, help and assistance were always there yet we were given the freedom to be independent to make the day even better. We saw plenty of fish, turtles, and whales! The food was fabulous and they had plenty to go around. I will recommend!
Aloha,
Thank You for your kind words. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our guests everyday. Your stating that it was PERFECT is exactly what we strive for. We are so pleased to hear that you had a PERFECT day with us.
Mahalo for joining us.
Pride of Maui
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Shelli
I didnt really know what to expect...
What we got was a large, clean, well equipped vessel. A very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great weather and phenomenal views of several different pods of humpback whales.
We could not have asked for a better experience!
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/20 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Brenna
This was a very great experience for me and my family! The servers on the boat were very kind and helpful. When we got to the place where we snorkeled I had a lot of problems with my snorkeling set and had to ask for a new one many times, they were still nice and helpful and wanted me to be able to snorkel with out any problems. We had 45 min of snorkeling time which was the perfect amount of time for me! I even got to see a turtle, which was a big plus. The BBQ was ok with limited options, but tasted good. On the way back we whale watched and saw several even though it was off season. The boat was clean and bathrooms were also. If we came back we would stay with Pride of Maui!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/20 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/18 |
Reviewed by: sunny
The cruise started off at the harbor where we checked-in, waiting to board. Once we were seated, the boat undocked and we were on our way to watch some whales. The narration was the best part of the trip. The narrators were very informative and would tell us stories. They were always on the lookout for whales and try their best to take the boat as close them as possible but it was our mis-fortune that around that time we could only spot a few whales that too for just a couple of seconds. On the other hand, the views were surreal from the middle of the ocean. They guarantee a sighting and that's exactly what we got but I wish it was for longer.
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Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Kenji Miwa
It was my daughter’s first time whale watching and I felt it was a great experience for my little one. We were able to see a couple of whales from far away, but since it was not during the peak whale watching season, we couldn’t get the full whale watching experience. I would love to come again during the peak season around February, which is what I heard is when there is the most whale activity. Other than that the view was great and I would recommend whale watching to anyone who haven’t experienced it yet. The water may be a little choppy at times so I would recommend people taking motion sickness medication for people who might be sensitive to motion sickness.
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Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate - Whale Watch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/14 |
Reviewed by: さきいずむ
ガイドの方の説明や盛り上げてくれる姿はとてもたのもしく、マウイ島を一望しながらクジラも遠くだったけど何回も見る事ができ、レインボーも更にwatchingを彩ってくれました!時々天候が悪くて寒かったですが、楽しいホエールウォッチングとなりました、ありがとうございます(^^)
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Michele
Staff were amazing. Although it was a little windy and we weren't fortunate enough to see turtles, we had a fantastic snorkelling and sliding off the back of the boat. The BBQ lunch was awesome too:) All in all a great afternoon on the water.
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Packages: | Standard Snorkel Package (April to November) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Darlene Smith
The “Pride of Maui’s captain and crew members were helpful and very friendly! The vessel was quite roomy and the BBQ lunch was great. We’d seen humpback whales on the way to snorkel at The Coral Gardens, where the water was beautiful and the fish were coming right up to the vessel! Great job “Pride of Maui”! Thank you for our awesome experience!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Donna MacKenzie
Once we were aboard the Pride of Maui, the captain and crew made us feel right at home. We were lucky to see humpback whales just a few minutes into the trip. How exciting! The grilled burgers had our mouths watering but first, we had to anchor st Coral Gardens to snorkel. Lots of fish to see and the weather cooperated so it wasn't windy or cold. The slide on the boat was a great extra. The crew was always ready to help with any of our questions. All in all, we have a very good excursion with the Pride of Maui boat and crew. We definitely would book again.
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Whale Watch & Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Amber Walker
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 tables 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: | 2017/12/08 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/04 |
Reviewed by: ちなみ
3回くらい見えたうちの最後の1回がとても近くで見れて感動しました!私は母と参加して携帯しかなかったのですが十分動画におさめられて満足です!強いて言えばジャンプをもっと近くで見たかったな〜という感じなので星4つにしました。あと軽食も飲み物も有料なので何か持って行ったほうが良いです。
ホテルから20分くらいでレンタカーで行きましたが港の近くに広い公共の駐車場があったので便利でした!お昼におわってそのままラハイナの街を散策するのもお勧めです。
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Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/08 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/07 |
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Aloha,
Thank you for taking the time to respond with your kind interpretation of our tour. We love to hear the words "perfect time on the water", because that is what our crew strives for. We love to create the perfect day on the ocean and are so happy you appreciate all the little things we do for our guests!
Mahalo for joining us.
Pride of Maui