Reviewed by: Gloria of SFO,CA
What an awesome experience!!! Was the best because my fear of water had lessened. When me and my friends were talking about this cruise I was speculating because of my fear. But for the sake of friendship we did it. No turning back. Booking was easy. We booked Thursday and luckily there were available slots the next day which was our last day of fun moments in Maui.
At the Lahaina harbor, we were met by a nice and jolly gentleman who helped us at the entrance. Before we got into the ferry, Lily the captain welcomed us and gave us some information and instructions. As soon as we entered the ferry, breakfast was ready. No worries of getting hungry. Then Lily gave us more instructions and reassured everyone that they will help and guide us all the way. The words of assurance from Lily, Robin and Cody made me even more comfortable.
Finally we reached our first stop at Lanai. Everyone was already jumping into the water while me and my friends were just standing at the stairs because this was our first time. And the water was kind of rough and my fear was kicking me. Then came Robin who helped and guided us with the board. Robin did a good job teaching and guiding people in the water. The same thing with Cody. The first time I dipped my head into the water, all I was saying was WOW!!! Underwater is really amazing. I was so full of joy because finally I got to see live corals and fish swimming in their own world. I was so proud of myself. At that time, I told myself I need to get over this fear and need to learn how to swim so I will be able to explore and enjoy the habitat of fish.
This is an experience that will remain in me forever. I surely will do it again and hopefully I will be a good swimmer by then. It's worth doing it.
Thank you Lily, Robin, and Cody for doing a good job. You are all wonderful people.
M A H A L O!!!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Justin Daniels
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and that made an already great experience even better. The view at sunrise is incomparable, and being able to see some of the unique plant life was an nice addition. The breakfast following the tour was quality, a real unexpected bonus, as it was great food at a quality peaceful and scenic spot. I would recommend this tour to friends.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Rob
We went at the end of the season and had a great time! This was our second snorkelling trip with these guys sop can recommend very much. The first snorkelling spot was right out at Lanai and saw many many interesting fishes :)
On way back to Lahaina the eagle-eyed captain spotted a couple dolphins and slowed down for them to swim next to us. First time seeing a dolphin and it was great!
Second spot was back up the shore from Lahaina at an old collapsed pier overgrown with coral. There was even a couple turtles swimming about, and again my first time seeing those!
All in all we had a great morning snorkelling and the BBQ was simple but delicious! Would go again should be ever make a third trip to Lahaina!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/18 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Melissa and Mark
Everyone should be chauffeured along the road to Hana. You don't have to worry about the traffic, the tight curves, or the driver. Our driver Wayne (Pono) was extremely knowledgeable about the road and the history. It seemed we were being driven by a friend. He was friendly with all the locals when we stopped. After our stop at Hana Tropicals I will never be without flowers at home. It was well worth the cost.
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Packages: | Hana Tour with Picnic Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Thomas
The Mahi Mahi was a bit dry. Otherwise a good cruise.
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Packages: | Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: ccummins11
The guides for both the road to hana and the helicopter were wonderful. They really made the trip a million times better.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/11 |
Reviewed by: ccummins11
Such a good group of guys that run these adventures. They are CONSTANTLY cracking jokes and truly enjoy their job. The ziplines are so much fun - I truly think anyone would enjoy this activity!
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Packages: | 4-Line Zip 'n Dip Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooners
I was so afraid that I tried to back out, but the instructor was so sweet and gentle. She talked me into it and led my horse part of the way. She made sure that I was completely comfortable before she let me go on my own. We had a fantastic time! I would definitely recommend and I would definitely come back.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Louisa Kiem
I would like to share with you my wonderful experienced with Maui to Lanai Snorkel adventure. First of all the Captain Lily is very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. Lily explained about our tour and made sure that our safety comes first. There were 2 other staffs, Robin and Cody, who helped served us Continental breakfast such as muffins, juices, healthy food bars and fresh fruits. Breakfast were enough and refreshing.
Our first stopped was at the coast of Lanai. It was our first snorkeling experienced. The water was a little rough and I was scared. Captain Lily made sure that Robin were there to helped us. We were able to see underwater corals and some fish. Robin and Cody were there to helped us and made sure everybody were having fun and feels safe.
Our next stopped was near The coast of Lahaina. The ocean was calmer and some passengers had fun snorkeling. We saw a few Turtles, that was really exciting. We did not see any Dolphin at this time, better luck next time. It was a very pleasant and relaxing day.
Captain Lily cooked some barbecue such as chicken fillets, hamburgers and hotdogs. Lunch were delicious, we made our sandwiches. There were macaroni and potato salads and condiments. They also served some alcoholic punch. We were very satisfied with the food and there were plenty of cold bottled water and sodas.
Captain Lily, Robin and Cody were very good in making our trips enjoyable and memorable.
My friends and I had an Amazing experienced. We took a lot of pictures and selfies. I would recommend this tour to all my friends.
Thank you very much to Captain Lily, Robin and Cody for a job well done. Hope to see you again, whenever I come to visit Maui. Aloha and Mahalo!
Sincerely, Louisa Kiem from San Francisco, California .
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/08 |
Reviewed by: MOMOTARO
安かったので早朝の英語のツアーにしました。説明はあまりよく分からなかったけど、クジラがいるぞ!的なことは、皆の行動で分かるので問題ないかと思います。
ただ4月はもう終わりの時期みたいで、写真の様なダイナミックなジャンプは何頭ものクジラは見られませんでした。けどクジラの親子が近くをずっと一緒に泳いでいて可愛かったです。今度はシーズンの時に行きたいと思います。記念写真とクジラの画像やらが入ったロムとセットで2000円くらいで売られてます。記念写真だけにしてもっと安くすれば売れるのになー、と思いました。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/05/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: ろくちゃん
クジラのシーズンも終わりに近かったのであまり期待していませんでしたが、遠くのほうでたくさんクジラが見えました。水しぶきをあげたり、尻尾がみえたり。
中ごろには、船の脇をクジラが通り、びっくりしました!
日本ではあまり出来ない体験ができて、とてもよかったです。
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Packages: | 7:30出港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
Reviewed by: JasonBourne
This tour was perfect for us. We didn't want to wake up 2am in the morning to catch the sunrise, so we booked this tour instead. It was the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen in my life. Definitely an unforgettable moment for me and my wife. If you are a late riser like us, this is a great tour. The dinner was delicious too. Bring a jacket as it gets really cold at the summit.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/05 |
Reviewed by: allen
The boat was decent, the ride itself was lovely and very sunny. We did see whales despite it being the end of the season. However, our guide was not very knowledgeable when it came to the actual whales. Wikipedia could have done a better job informing us. Lots of "um, and stuff" and had no answers to people's questions. Maybe a brush up on information and some note cards would help?
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Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Carol from WI
What a great and entertaining show. We did the VIP package and would highly recommend. It was 98 degrees so a little overhead cover would have been nice for the early part of the show but it was dark soon so it did cool off. The food and drinks were great. The dancers/entertainers were top notch. It was nice that after the show you would mingle with the dancers and get pictures taken. Very pleased and would definitely recommend this luau to newcomers to the island
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Packages: | VIP Seating Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Carol from WI
Despite early morning raindrops, we were able to lift off and see the island via the helicopter. Our pilot was so knowledgeable and smooth operator but I still got motion sick from the excursion. My hubby was glued to the windows and loved every moment of the trip. I loved everything I saw even tho I wasn't feeling well. Great job by the pilot on all the knowledge he had on the islands
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Packages: | West Maui / Molokai [45min Eco-Star] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Had a blast on the whale watching trip - nice boat, great crew and lots of whales. Perfect for small children, too. Thanks!
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Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/04/29 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Bud & Babe
FANTASTIC RIDE!
But because of weather over Hana/Haleakala we had to go in opposite direction over West Maui/ Molokai.
Next time in Maui we'll try Hana route again.
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Packages: | Hana / Haleakala [45min Eco-Star] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Michael Pratt
Had a really good time. Got to see the Maui that most tours do not get to see.
We had a great day
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Packages: | West Maui Departure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/04/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Dean
I wish that the people on the phone would have alerted us that the lodge at Koele was closed to have us make a decision if we wanted to go to the island or not. Maybe it was left out of the discussion on purpose.
Warm Aloha,
We are sorry to hear that the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele was unavailable during your visit, and due to the ever changing nature of hotels and activities throughout the islands, we are not always made aware of specific closures. Had we known about this, we would have been more than happy to let you know.
Thank you very much for you choosing HawaiiActivities - VELTRA, and we hope that you were able to enjoy your visit to island of Lanai.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
HawaiiActivities - VELTRA Customer Support
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Packages: | Lahaina to Manele (Round-Trip) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/26 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Amy Prchlik
The ferry ride was fun. We went to the beach for awhile and then visited the small town. It was a very friendly town with such nice people. It was a great day trip!
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Packages: | Lahaina to Manele (Round-Trip) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Roxanna Peña
The view was amazing and it will stay with me forever. I was definitely bundled up and ready for the cold, so please do not underestimate your need to wear VERY warm clothing. It is 100% worth the early pick-up time. You won't be disappointed.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
Reviewed by: The Godfrey's
If you are looking for a sit down dinner & white table cloths, go to Lahaina (and pay a lot more). If you want a relaxed cruise, good music, plenty of good food & drinks with a fun crew, check out the Pride of Maui. The open concept encouraged visiting with other people, which was fun. We even had the extra bonus of having three whales swim right next to the boat! A great evening!
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Packages: | Premium Package (until 01/31/2018) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Oregon Trekkers
Great tour, informed guide, interesting island! We'd definitely do this again.
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Packages: | Half Day Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Alex
This snorkel cruise was such good fun and definitely worth it! The captain took us to the spots where he thought were the best and he took us to another spot when he was informed that the original place was no good, which is impressive to still give us the chance to snorkel. We were fortunate enough to see whales, dolphins and turtles along with the coral and fish. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. They provided floatation devices for anyone who wanted one, and also a snorkel lesson for the first timers. There was a fun slide off the top deck into the water which was very cool! We would definitely recommend this activity to anyone (but make sure you have something for seasickness).
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Isabel B
The Maui to Lanai Snorkel Trip was awesome and definitely value for money! The staff were all super friendly and helpful from the moment we got on board. The boat was lovely with table and chairs on top and a lovely deck around the outside. We really appreciated that the captain took us to another location when the seas were too rough to snorkel in the original place, and we still got in 2 locations to snorkel. The staff were very informative about snorkelling and there was options to take floatation devices out on the water with you, good for first time snorkelers. The lunch was a great BBQ with different meats and options. There was also a slide off the side of the boat which was awesome! Would definitely recommend!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Kim Hamilton
Steve was our guide who has 24 years of experience and knew exactly where to take us to find the best marine life. We saw an eel, octopus, lots of beautiful turtles and tons of fish! We will do it again next time we come back. Mahalo Steve!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Kim Hamilton
Steve our guide was so knowledgeable and took us to the best places to see marine life. We saw an eel, octopus, turtles and plenty of fish! Will do it again next time we come back :)
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Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable -South Shore Explorer (4-mile Paddle) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/14 |
Reviewed by: B.Readshaw
We really enjoyed our time at the Maui Dragon Fruit Farm, on the farm tour, the zipline, and the aquaball. When we got there we were taken for a short tour of the farm which was both pretty and interesting as there were a couple of different tropical fruits, and I imagine it could only be better during dragon fruit season. The Zipline was fun, although it was shorter than we first expected it to be. It was made better by being able to have multiple goes on it. The aqua ball was great fun especially on the hot day. Both of the staff who were with us were really friendly and helpful about tips and advice for the rest of our trip on Maui.
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Packages: | Aquaball and Zipline Riding Combo 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Talisha Jackson
The Maui Dragon Fruit Farm was really interesting on its own before the fun activities, and looked over a beautiful view of the ocean. The staff (who were extremely friendly and helpful for advice about Maui) showed us around the farm pointing out the dragon fruit, pineapples and such. The zipline was shorter than expected, however we got to go on multiple times and was generally really fun. The aqua ball was our favourite part as its a completely new experience than anything we have done before. The road that the ball went down was short, but being in the ball it felt like a long time which was probably perfect for the ride. Overall, it was a good place to do these activities as there was such a friendly atmosphere.
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Packages: | Aquaball and Zipline Riding Combo 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Marzia (Roma-Italy)
Thanks to everybody for permitting me to feel part of the great game of life.
Waiting for the sun up on the mistic Halekala was one of the biggest emotions of my life. As the sun rose, the colors changed and a native Hawaiians sung a traditional chant that still sounds in my soul.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/27 |
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We hope to see you again some day. Mahalo for choosing Blue Hawaiian Helicopters!