Reviewed by: Laura
This was one of our favorite activities that my boyfriend and I did while exploring Hawaii. The instructors are so sweet and really tend to your needs if you're having some difficulties while in the water. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!
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Packages: | [8:00AM] Discover Kaanapali Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/06 |
Reviewed by: MeSoHappy
The Pride of Maui sunset cruise was the highlight of our trip to Maui! The crew was wonderful and welcoming and the drinks were plentiful. Dinner time rolled around and was served buffet style. Everyone was obliging and the food was tasty. I highly recommend the chicken and the onion tartlet! There were live musicians who played fun Latin jazz the entire evening, and the top deck plays more variety for the hip crowd. Needless to say, the whales were amazing! There were so many of them! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and Pride of Maui could not come more highly recommended. This would not have been made so easy without the booking process at Veltra. They made it super easy and we were happy with the customer service.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
Reviewed by: mblock
I enjoyed every moment of the tour, Haleakala is definitely a must-do in Maui!
I'm glad that Polynesian Adventure Tours offers the Sunset tour, I would not be able to do the sunrise tour because of my tight schedule.
The local tour guide Kama was was excellent, very entertaining and knowledgeable about the Island of Maui. He gave us a map and shared interesting facts about Hawaiian history, geology, geography, ecology and legends.
After the pick up we stared our journey to the top of the Haleakala. We made a quick stop at the small, but beautiful Lavender Farm for a bathroom break and to get the coffee and pastries.
We arrived at the visitor center, approximately one hour prior to Sunset, and we had enough time to explore around and take nice pictures of the landscape. I absolutely love sunsets and being able to watch it above the clouds was amazing!
The last stop was at Cafe O Lei, we had a delicious family-style dinner and it was a great way to end the night.
The Sunset tour is great because it is not as crowed as the sunrise. I had a great experience visiting Haleakala with Polynesian Adventure Tours!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/02/24 |
Reviewed by: mblock
I have done many different tours in Hawaii, and no doubt Jasmine was the best tour guide I have ever had. The tour was perfect from the pick up until the drop-off.
I wasn't sure what to expect since this was my first time on the island but I'm glad I did it. I would never have been able to see this much in one day by myself. She safely drove us through windy and narrow roads and took us to places where large tour buses cannot go.
What a difference Jasmine makes. She is a local Maui girl who deeply loves what she does, she is very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts about Maui's history, culture, geology, ecology, industry etc.
This tour took me to many out of the beaten path places in Maui, giving me memory that will last a lifetime! If you are visiting Maui I highly recommend booking the West Maui Sightseeing Tour!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/02/24 |
Reviewed by: ひこにゃん
16時30分頃から集まり、ウェルカムドリンク、写真、テーブルの人たちとの会話を楽しみました。お食事もハワイ伝統のものとホテルのごはんがまじり良い感じでとてもおいしかったです。ショーも笑いあり、感動あり、迫力ありと楽しむことができました。
良い思い出になったとおもいます。
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Packages: | スタンダード席(3コースメニュー) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/18 |
Reviewed by: マウイ楽しかった
朝のクルーズ(9時台)に参加しました。
日本語ツアーを申し込んだのですが、残念ながら英語ツアーになりました。
鯨についての説明が沢山流れていたようですが、英語は堪能ではないので「○時の方向」というのだけ頑張って聴いていました f(^^;
2月はシーズンのピークで、ツアーの現地ガイドの方が「うじゃうじゃいます」とおっしゃっていた通り、あちこちで潮吹きしています。
画像にあるようなブリーチは残念ながらみることはできませんでしたが、遠目ながら鰭でのバイバイや、尾びれは何度かみることができました。
ホエールウォッチングツアーの中では比較的大きめのボートのせいか、あまり鯨に近寄らず、ある程度の距離を置くようにしていたように思えます。
鯨に対する規定や、安全に考慮しているのかもしれません。
もう少し間近に見ることができるのかと思っていましたが、そのあたりは運もあるのでしょうね。
(もしくはより小型の船のツアーを選ぶようにするか・・・?)
幸いなことに波が穏やかな日で酔い止め薬を飲んでいたこともあり、船の揺れはほとんど気になりませんでした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Paul & Dawn Van Dam
We enjoyed it very much......well done!
Great service!
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Freinds in Hawaii
We loved everything about it. Great food and entertainment.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Freinds in Hawaii
Very fun experience. We had fabulous weather and enjoyed the setting so near the water. Fun to watch the uncovering of the pig. Food/ Dinner was great. Our waiter took really good care of us. Recommend this on your Hawaii vacation !
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: anko
マウイ島滞在最後の夜の締めくくりに最高の宴でした!
チェックイン時間は申し込んだあと変更になり、バウチャーには18時チェックインと記載されていましたが、18時から席についてドリンクを飲み始められるようになっており、ブュッフェが始まるのはチェックインから30分後くらい、ショー自体のスタートはさらにそのあとになります。
アルコール類も飲み放題なので、パスポート(年齢のわかるID)の提示を求められます。コピーでも大丈夫ですが、日本の運転免許証はダメでした。オアフでは免許証でも大丈夫なのですが…。アルコールについては厳しいので絶対NGだったため、同行者はホテルに取りに戻っていました。
ショーが始まる前にイムから焼いた豚を出す儀式がありました。眠りについて出てきたブーちゃんの顔がちょうどこちらを向いていて、気の毒でとてもいたたまれない気持ちになりましたが、ブュッフェのカルアピッグは感謝しながらおいしくいただきました。
ショーはフラ、タヒチアン、サモア、マオリ、ファイヤーダンスなど盛りだくさんで、途中ステージに参加できるコーナーがあったので一緒に踊ってきました。
マウイは日本人がほとんどいなかったのでいろいろノリやすくてより楽しめた気がします♪
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Packages: | スタンダード席 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Ryoko
初めて参加しました。日本語ツアーでしたが、説明が丁寧で分かりやすかった。
アラスカから7割のクジラがハワイにやってきて、そのうちの9割がマウイに来るそうです。
生き物なので出会える確率はなかなか読めないのですが、結構見られたと思います。
別のシュノーケリングツアーに出かけたときもたくさんクジラが見られたので、2回以上船に乗ると満足度が高いと思います。
ピークは2月だそうです。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Ryoko
1月に参加しました。英語のツアーでしたが、インストラクターの説明も分かりやすく、クルーも親切でした。朝食とランチが美味しかった。
私はシュノーケリングのみに参加しました。モロキニ島近くはそんなにたくさんの種類の魚が見られなかったのでそれが残念。でも野性のアザラシがいました。スヌーバに参加した連れは波で酔ってしまったのでちょっと残念でした。
行き帰りにクジラが見られると近くに寄ってくれて、ホエールウォッチング・ツアーよりもたくさん間近でクジラが見られて感激しました。
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Packages: | シュノーケル&スヌーバプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/16 |
Reviewed by: ゴザマット
でも、英語分かるので問題ないですが、、、。もし私が英語わからない人なら、迷わず星は1つですね。ホエールウォッチング自体は特に不満はありません。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Peter and Donna
It was a great evening! The atmosphere was very welcoming. View was perfect, heaps of food and the entertainment was five star! Well worth it.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/08 |
Reviewed by: J Hoeft
Very traditional luau covering history of islands. Was wanting more of the fire dancing and more excitement. Food was not great, both got sick later (only had one drink). The waiters and staff were very friendly. Beautiful evening by the Lahaina harbor.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/24 |
Reviewed by: ひでこ
前日お昼に思い立ち現地でネット経由で申し込み、夕方には確約のお返事がきました。10が月の息子を連れて行きましたが船が大きく問題ありません。ただ二階のデッキは椅子が固定で狭いです。鯨も何回も見れ、満足です。早朝ツアーが、値段お手頃清々しくオススメです。英語のガイドでも、何時の方向に今いるよくらいにしか言ってなかったので問題ないかと思います。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
I'm so happy i did the early morning whale watching. The whales came right up to our boat and we saw so many. Best tour I've done!
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Sissy
急に雨が降り出し、ハレアカラの頂上は0度に近かったと思います。イアオ渓谷はなにかパワーのある場所のような気がしました。マウイの人からは「祝福の雨」と言われました。自分の不必要なエネルギーが流されたような気がします。朝のホテルピックアップは6:30くらいですが実際の集合スポットからの出発は8:30頃で、ホテルピックアップはもっと後でもいいような気がします。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/14 |
Reviewed by: E Ruth PozerTelford
the organization was great for such a large crowd---food very good, drinks aplenty, and the best was the variety of dances---not just the hula but historical representations from the other Polynesian cultures!!!
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Packages: | VIP Seating Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Brian
This was our first time going to Maui with the family and we wanted to choose the activities that would leave a great impact on all of us. And boy did we do the right choice. Doing this activity was the best experience ever! The staff was very friendly and informed us regarding safety issues, then we had our continental breakfast. On our way to the first snorkeling spot we had the chance to see some whales and that was a plus. Once we arrived to the right spot we snorkeled for about 45-55 minutes where we all had a chance to see a baby turtle swimming among us (super cute by the way). After that we continued to our second snorkeling place and it was there where we encountered more turtles and fishes. Being able to see the ocean life from a different perspective is amazing. Once we concluded our snorkeling we went back to the boat and had some delicious burgers and hotdogs BBQed for us by the staff. It was just amazing! I encourage you to do the Maui to Lanai - Dolphin Watch & Snorkel BBQ Lunch Cruise.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/23 |
Reviewed by: ADRIANA
It was my first time snorkeling and I Totally Loved It!!! Before I booked the activity I was concern because I don't know how to swim but the staff was so friendly and they guided me through the process, which made it super easy and fun for me. They have all the equipment on board and I was able to use a belt that allowed me to float. It was an amazing experience where I was able to watch some whales, turtles and many more marine life. If you are planning a trip to Hawaii snorkeling is a MUST, believe me, you won't be disappointed. But please be aware that if you get sea sick, do yourself a favor and eat one of the bars they sell at the booth before boarding the boat. That way you will ensure to enjoy the whole experience. ALOHA & MAHALO to the crew that was amazing! I WOULD DEFINITELY DO THIS ACTIVITY WITH THEM AGAIN!!!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/23 |
Reviewed by: shokoi
7:30の英語ツアーに参加しました。
クジラ、見れました。潮吹きと尾ひれを何度か見て、港へ戻りかけたときにまた遠くにクジラが見えたので、そちらの方に船が向かってくれて、今度はジャンプと最後にはバイバイまでしてくれました。ジャンプは毎日見れるものではないということで、なんとも演出上手なクジラで大満足でした。さらに帰りには間近でイルカのジャンプも見れました!
波は穏やかな方だったのではないかと思いますが、クジラを見るために停まっているときは、クジラの出た方向へ船先をぐいっと向けるため、その際大きく揺れました。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Trevor
I cannot recommend the Four Winds enough! The crew are all fantastic and make you feel welcome right from the outset. Captain John is worth the price of admission alone! We were provided a great breakfast and later lunch with all drinks included, we were well looked after. The equipment used is sanitary and of a high quality and the boat itself is very comfortable.
We were lucky enough to see several wales on the way out to Molokini and the crater itself provided some of the best snorkelling you can do. The other patrons were of all ages and ethnicities and got along famously - this is a great option for those with kids too.
I find it hard to believe you could find a better way to go to Molokini than with the four winds!
Aloha Trevor,
A big mahalo for the great review! We hope to see you again soon and promise an equally wonderful experience. :-)
Sincerely,
Kelly Stoneman
Sales, Marketing & Social Media Manager
Maui Classic Charters
Four Winds II
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/17 |
Reviewed by: KrisG
The overall experience was very authentic. Loved the performances and the history of the Hawaiian Islands. By the ocean arrangements and the traditional seating (our choice) and unlimited drinks was a plus. Its is a must in your itinerary.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/30 |
Reviewed by: N2W3
I joined this tour mainly to snorkel, as I haven't done so for quite a well.
Too bad, though, that the winds were extremely gusty and waves very, very rough. I wish our captain, based on his experience, could have made the decision to bypass Lanai at the outset and gone straight to some friendlier waters such as Molokini, so that we didn't have to suffer through two+ hours of shuffling back and forth between Maui and Lanai.
On the positive side, I did enjoy the two snorkeling stops on the back side (Maui side) of the trip, especially watching my favorite Hawaiian green sea turtles.
BTW: happy hour pretty cool too.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/12/24 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Maui Honu
We picked a day with high winds, unfortunately, so most of the trip was very rocky and choppy, causing me and several other guest to throw up. But the crew was super nice and professional in helping us cope with such otherwise very uncomfortable experience.
Due the high winds, we weren't able to snorkel around Lanai because the waters were very murky. Fortunately, it got better when we got back to Maui side. Everyone ended up having a good time snorkeling after all.
My main goal was actually to see dolphins. Too bad we couldn't find any. They saw some whales, but not me, because that's when I was throwing up.
Food was not bad. Like the captain too.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/12/24 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Donald Owen
Enjoyed the ride to the summit, but our stay at the top was spoilt by cloud and horizontal drizzle. Iao valley was a pleasant stop on the return journey.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Ray. L
It's a wonderful trip. We saw Whales on the way there and identify turtle near the harbor on the way back. the morning trip is pretty nice for the weather. The people on the boat are very nice. Thanks Zack/Reed. You got to try Snuba since it's easy and fun. You will have multiple chances to get into the water in the 2 hour period. What you can see depends on the season and what kind of fish are active there though.
Aloha and Mahalo Ray! We are so glad you had a wonderful time and hope to have you out with us again in the future! I am posting some underwater whale footage from today on Facebook right this minute! :-)
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: mauinowie
Like most things on maui, they are expensive for what they are, especially the tourist items. We found a discount early bird package and I think w paid just under $50 for two of us. We also tipped the crew $5 and paid for our picture $20...like real tourists do. Both the top and particularly the picture were optional but I got roped into it. It was early in the season also, just the start of the whale season. We did spot a few whales but they were a bit far away and hard to see. We were able to see a few from shore as well, but of course, even farther away. the weather was flawless and there is no reason that I saw not to take the early morning package for the reduced price. I would definitely try to sit up front in the future, but we sat in the back. The issue being best view, but there is enough to look at with the sides and rear that even the back is more than tolerable. We took some photos, which only included little blips of whales off in the distance. I think I would target this venue for prime season to be sure to see more. My understanding is about 4000-8000 whales will congregate.. We saw maybe 5.
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Kiki
Really nice tour to summit and super dinner at Café O Lei.
While Mother Nature didn't necessarily cooperate (she rained on us the last 2 days of trip, but it might have been our fault as we stupidly asked for her to turn the wind down a bit the first 2 days ;)...) the sunset wasn't brilliant but still awe inspiring (also got a glimpse of how beautiful it could be on the flight out the next day still very cloudy - could see more color and summit as we took off...). Oh lavender farm was nice too - I'm not a lavender person but whole area was beautiful and people at farm nice.
Tour was still great - views were still stunning - dinner was really good and other people on tour were quite a fun group!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/20 |
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Wow, thank you for your beautiful review. I feel touched by the warmth of your words. I too had an awesome day. Thank you for such great company! Wishing you many more moments of joy, love and laughter together. Warmest aloha... Jasmine