Reviewed by: Telma Chicas
As we walked up to the harbor the staff was friendly and guided us in the right direction (since there's several different boats departing near each other) Right from the start the captain was very friendly. She introduced herself as well as her staff. As you get on the boat the captain explains to you what stops we will be making and exactly where we will be snorkeling. Unfortunately for us the first stop (right in front of lanai) was too windy so we had to go straight to our second stop. On our way there we saw a baby humpback whale with her mama whale. We stayed at our snorkeling spot for about half an hour to 45 minutes. We saw plenty of fish but unfortunately there were no turtles. Either way the view was very beautiful. On our way back to maui (from lanai) we drove right next to a pod of dolphins and that was probably the highlight of the trip for me. It was amazing seeing all the Dolphins jump out of water and they were very close to us!!! . As we saw the Dolphins and the whales, the captain would give us some info about them and she was very informative. The crew was helpful with making sure everybody was comfortable. They cook hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and it was pretty yummy. It's a little bit hard to walk on the boat so the crew helped us take our food to the table, they walk around to pick up the trash, they hand out snorkel gear for those who need it, and the captain instructs us on how to dive in and where to snorkel. They also passed out some cookies after everyone ate and those cookies were delicious. They also offered complimentary beer or cocktails for those of age. Overall it was an awesome experience with awesome people. I would definitely recommend it. Some of the people got a little sea sick so I definitely recommend taking something before getting on the boat for those who have sensitive tummies.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Noel
8歳の娘をつれて参加です。ダイビングはまだ無理なのでスヌーバを。私たちの心配も他所に ぐんぐん海へ潜っていった娘は 大満足だったようです。水温は生憎低かったので上がった後少し寒かったのですが、寒さを忘れさせてくれるようなスタッフの優しいサービス。食事も朝、昼十分すぎるほどありましたし、また座っているだけで全て賄ってくださる行き届いたサービス
加えて、期待してなかった鯨が見られたり
イルカは数えきれないほど出逢え、かつ船の先頭をジャンプのサービス。
お天気にも恵まれ、全てが大満足でした
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Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年12月31日まで) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/03/26 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Dave
It's by far the best way to see the hidden beauty of Maui and let everyone experience the awesome sights the road to Hana has to offer.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Juls
I hadn't went snorkeling in over a decade and they gave a small refresher for those aboard that wanted the refresher. The area they take you to is magnificent with beautiful views, especially the sea turtles who will come swim close to you. I took an underwater camera and the pictures turned out better than I could imagine. The water was so clear and the corral and fish where so colorful. The staff on board were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure each person had a spectacular experience. It was by far thebest snorkeling adventure I've ever been on.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Loving maui
Everything about the trip was great. Breakfast consisted of muffins, granola bars, fresh fruit platter juices and coffee. Plenty to eat. The ship consisted of two decks. Top deck was a great place to whale watch on the way over to Lanai. The first snorkel sight was just off a cove near Lanai. Saw lots of colorful fish. Rode back through channel was only negative. It was windy and the waves were rough. Crew was very amazing. Felt safe with the captain and crew. Went to another cove off maui. Saw turtles and other fish. Lunch was great! Burgers, hot dogs, chicken and veggie burgers chips, cookies and pasta salad. Plenty to drink. Saw lots of whales along the way! I would do this trip again. :)
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/13 |
Reviewed by: 東京暮らし家族
早朝7:30発で料金は午前発よりお得です。7:00集合ですがラハイナ港にはすでに結構人が来ているので、車を港の3時間無料パーキングに駐車するには7:00前には着いていたほうがよいです。あらかじめプリントアウトしておいたバウチャーをブースで出して名前を書き、「クルージングに伴う諸リスクを承知しています」との書類にサインすると、船のチケットを渡されます。同じ場所からモロカイ島行の船やシュノーケリングツアーの船も順番に出ます。前の船が出るまでは時間になっても船が入港して来ないので、よく周囲を見て乗り間違えないようにしましょう。早朝発には日本語ガイドはありませんが、ナチュラリストの方が英語でクジラの生態などを説明してくれます。3月上旬だと、クジラのピークはやや過ぎているとのことですが、それでも2時間のクルーズで10分に1頭くらいの割合で見れました。遠くに時々胸ビレや尾ビレが見える程度だったので、双眼鏡を持っていくといいかもしれません。天気は曇り。あらかじめ酔い止めを飲んでいました。波は静かで穏やかな日でしたので、大丈夫でした。飲食物持込OKですが、船中でスナックの販売もしていました。ジュース1本2ドルくらいのようでした。クルージングとしては爽やかですが、それほど近くでダイナミックなクジラの動きを見れたわけでもなかったので、12歳の息子(や同船していたアメリカ人の?若い人たち)はやや退屈していました。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: はなこ
たくさんのクジラを見れて、満足です‼︎
英語ガイドだったため、説明はわからないことも多かったですがクジラを間近で見れたので良かったです。
大きなジャンプは見れませんでしたが、尻尾をバシャバシャしたり、少し跳ねたりするのが見れました。
またクジラの時期に、ぜひ参加したいです。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/03/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: 名古屋のくまちゃん
ラハイナに宿泊し、早朝プランに参加しました
早朝でクジラも寝ていたのか出てきませんが9時過ぎになって舟の近くに15頭ほどのクジラが出現潮吹き・乱舞と身近に見る事が出来、無事ビデオに収めることが出来大満足でした
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Shaka Erin
This was a great trip that is highly recommended. The shuttle pick up from the hotel was very convenient and saved us the hassle of having to find parking. The captain (Lily) and crew were super chill and the breakfast and lunch served were ono! The BBQ lunch consisted of burgers, hot dogs and chicken. We saw a ton of whales on the trip up close but we missed out on the dolphins. The two snorkel spots were great - the coral was so healthy and multi colored. Lots of good fish diversity as well. Snorkel gear and wetsuits provided were a great addition. No complaints whatsoever - definitely book this trip!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Kenedy
This is a great trip to do with your family! Plenty to eat for breakfast and lunch. The crew is helpful and knowledgable. Lots of whales to see. Snorkeling sites had lots to see.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Walt
Too many to count. Excellent boat crew. The crew had extreme knowledge on all aspects of whales.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Tim
We hat a very nice boat trip and saw about 20 whales. The Crew gave us some interesting Information about whales. I would book the trip again.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/03/11 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Reagan
Excellent! Hoped to see one whale and saw several through the whole trip!
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Tayler Kiteley
We did the snorkel excursion during a week long family trip to Maui, Hawaii. Capt Lily was amazing and the other staff/crew were as well. Everyone in my group had a blast and it was definitely a highlight of my trip. We got to see so much, and actually meet cool people as well! It is advertised as a snorkel excursion but count on it to be a whale/dolphin watching as well! We had a great time. Thank you!!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Sheldon Wasylenko
I found the excursion very fun. The best part about the trip was the amount of information that we all learned from our crew members. The amount of whales we saw was incredible, and how Captain Lilly put the attention of the boat on the whales and spinner Dolphins that were close by. She told us what was happening and taught us some very cool things that she was clearly very passionate about. I found the other crew members very helpful as well, they were always offering us help with anything that we needed. I felt very safe on the boat and as well in the areas we snorkelled, which was thanks to the crew members putting our safety first. I thought our crew members did a very excellent job at making our trip a very enjoyable learning experience.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Traci & Shawn W
Our family returned from Maui less than a week ago. We squeezed in a lot of outings and adventures in our time there, but the 7 of us all agreed the snorkel trip was by far the highlight of our vacation! We have been on a few other snorkel excursions over the years, but the Dolphin Watch & Snorkel BBQ Lunch Cruise far exceeded our expectations. We were very fortunate that there were only a couple dozen people on the boat so it was quite personable. We were greeted warmly with a light breakfast of fruit and pastries. Weather wise, we could not have picked a better day!
We had anticipated to see some whales, but WOW is all I can say! Capt Lily was genuinely as excited to see the things we saw even though I'm sure she's seen them all dozens of times before. She was very knowledgeable and stopped often, positioning us for the best viewing as the whales were so active. We also saw spinner dolphins which was exciting. We boated out to Lanai and had the opportunity to snorkel in two different places. At our first stop the kids saw numerous fish and were lucky enough to see a sea turtle! Our second stop was at Sweetheart Rock where there were a ton of different fish. The boat had a slide that a few people took the opportunity to enjoy.
The staff was extremely friendly and professional and went out of their way to ensure everyone was comfortable. They had noodles and boogie boards for those that weren’t strong swimmers. There were always a minimum of two staff in the water with us, often more.
We were treated to a lunch BBQ’d right on board! We enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit, chips and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. One of our kids is a vegetarian, and they were able to accommodate her with a veggie burger without prior warning.
The total excursion was 6.5 hours and flew by! Everyone enjoyed every minute of it and we will all have great memories for years to come! Thank you to the wonderful staff for making our day truly memorable!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Becky G
Excellent tour with very friendly & informative guide (Bob). Wish we would have seen more of upcountry Maui, but other than that was great! Fabulous views, comfortable bus, great experience. Would recommend to anyone, so nice not to have to drive that windy road, could enjoy the ride in comfort and safety!
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: James
Fantastic views, delicious food and great entertainment. Was all we hoped for and more! Whale watch was exceptional. Would absolutely book again
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Packages: | Winter Special! Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Rosy and Stephen
We took the ferry from Maui to Lanai for a day. It was a good ferry rid in the morning but it was a little shaky in the evening due to the ocean. Lanai is a very small place. "What happens in Lanai stays in Lanai and it can happen twice", said the Lanai people.
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Packages: | Lahaina to Manele (Round-Trip) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Joy k.
We loved the luau and hope to attend this event again someday. The food and drinks were excellent and the service was first class. I especially enjoyed the master of ceremonies or host because she was very warm and welcoming to listen to and you could tell she was passionate and knowledgable about this event. We would definitely return.
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Packages: | Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Matt and Alicia
Had a rainy start to the morning, but it ended up a beautiful day. Started with a trip out from shore to try and see some whales. Sadly we didn't see any, but we were able to hear them calling under us, which was amazing! Snorkeling was great, rusty was able to point out to us some of the reef life that often gets missed and was great about getting us into the water. Great time!
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Packages: | 2.5-Hour Late Morning Turtle Reef Discovery (10:30 AM) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Michele T
The ferry boat is clean, roomy and the crew is ready to assist. It was well worth the money.
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Packages: | Lahaina to Manele (Round-Trip) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Judy
I loved this trip. The helicopter pilot was excellent and we saw inside of the Haleakala Crater. Then onto our van ride from Hana back to the airport. I have always wanted to see Hana and never made it there on my own. This was a great way to go with someone else doing the driving.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/14 |
Reviewed by: ruru
エクスペディションの船は快適でした。デッキの席は少し揺れが大きいですので酔いやすい方は一階の室内の席をお勧めします。
私は朝一の便で行きましたが、丁度日の出が見られて素敵でした。2月に行ったので、遠くでクジラも跳ねてました。
冬場だったので、フルポエ湾は波が強くシュノーケリングもあまり楽しめなかったのですが、フォーシーズンズのランチは絶品で、いい景色の中優雅な時間を過ごしました。
楽しみにしていたイルカも前日の夕方遅くに来ていたみたいで、午前中には来ませんでした。朝と16:00頃に来ることが多いそうです。
船を降りたらラナイシティにいくシャトルバスがあるのですが、なんとなく行ってみてしまったのですが一人往復$25もする上に、朝はどこも開いておらず何も見るものがありませんでした。騙された気分ですがしょうがありません。
昼間だったらもう少しよかったかも。
冬場に行くなら朝一の便じゃなくて、昼ぐらいから夕方までいるのがいいかもしれませんね。
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Packages: | 往復プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Ann
We saw whales immediately. Whales were everywhere. Beyond my expectations.
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Ann Norman
Our instructors, Luke and Armadillo rock. They were so patient with us. I was able to ride more waves than anticipated especially never surfed before. Two of my friends are 75 . And were all able to get up and ride a wave
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Packages: | 2-Hour Group Lesson |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Jesper
Enjoyed this tremendously! The sunrise at Haleakala is as spectacular as everyone says it is.
Our guide (Bob) had a lot of humour, was well-informed and passionate, and gave us the freedom to go where we wanted to during the actual sunrise instead of having to stay at a designated spot.
Included breakfast was decent too.
The early wake-up is well worth it. Don't miss this when you're on Maui.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Jesper
The scenery along Road to Hana is nice, it's an impressive ride. We got to stop where possible, and the driver tried to add some little spots here and there for quick extra photo opportunities.
I was most impressed with the final part of the road that nobody seems to mentions: the part after the Seven Pools which goes through the barren drier south side of the Haleakala. I liked this scenery a lot!
Be aware: if you want to stay on a budget: lunch is very expensive at the chosen restaurant. I brought my own lunch, which turned out to be the right choice.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: KimberlyElFaye
We wanted to do something fun and exciting in the water while visiting Maui. We chose this adventure after hearing some great things about this excursion. Let me tell you, it was really fun! Not only did we get to snorkel and relax on the boat, but we also got to whale watch. The food is okay, but you're going for the actual snorkeling! We saw many sea animals and had a great time. You can tell the people running the operation really love their jobs. They sincerely care about the passengers on board. One woman in particular was extremely inviting and personally approached me just to talk. Wonderful day!
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Packages: | [8:00AM] Discover Kaanapali Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Tahany Albaiz
My experience at the Atlantis submarine was splendid. Unbelievable experience that I would definitely repeat again amd again. Till this moment I think the trip was a dream to me. I think it was a dream, it wasn't real J.
unfortunately, Saudi Arabia is far far away from Maui and repeating the fantastic experience is somehow not easy. I strongly recommend people of all ages, all backgrounds to try the submarine. I posted all photos on my instagram and followes are so surprized that they think it was unreal !!!
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Packages: | With West Maui Transportation [9:00AM Dive Only] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
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