Reviewed by: Carol
Our entire family (ages 17 to 55) really enjoyed this tour. Yoshi was a great guide and made sure we enjoyed the experience by providing chairs, warm clothing, blankets, and hot drinks. He also took pictures and gave hints on taking great pictures. Haleakalā is a great experience and is truly another world. You go above the clouds at 10K feet, so you don’t need to worry about visibility, and the star gazing is amazing. Unique and great experience!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2024/06/03 |
Reviewed by: タンタン
ラナイ・キャット・サンクチュアリ目当ての日帰り旅で、朝6時30分マウイ島発、夕方17時半ラナイ島発の便を利用しました。
行きも帰りも乗り場で予約時のメールを見せるか、名前を名乗るとすぐにスタッフがタブレットで確認して発券してくれます。船内は客席も十分にあり、ハワイのローカル局と思われるTVを放送しています。
行きはあまり感じなかったのですが、帰りは夕方で波が高くなるため大きく船が揺れ、ひどい船酔いを経験しました。家族いわく一瞬外洋に出る部分があるので潮の流れが一瞬で変わってしまうそうです。
すぐに「気分が悪い」とスタッフに伝えると、袋を渡され「デッキに出るといい」と指示されました。私の後にも続々と乗客が出てきたので、かなりの確率で船酔いが起こると思われます。酔い止めを事前に飲んでおくのをお勧めします。
いざデッキに出るとトイレにまでたどり着くことも困難で、ずっと袋に顔を突っ込んだまま30分ほどうずくまっていましたが、船長と思しきクルーの方が「これを首の後ろにつけると気持ちがいいよ」とペットボトルの水をくださいました。あいにくずっと気分は悪いままでしたが、船酔いする乗客にクルーも完全に慣れっこな様子で、皆落ち着いて優しく対応してくれたことにホッとしました。
壮絶な体験ではありましたが、ハプニングも込みでラナイ島行きは最高の想い出で必ず再訪したい場所になりました。飛行機でのアクセスも可能なようですが、船酔い覚悟でまた絶対フェリーで臨みたいです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
This was a great time for my family!! The check in process was very easy and we got many great pics! Dinner was also great and the staff was super polite. The weather can't be helped and we had a windy time on the water, but we all managed.
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Packages: | [5:00 PM] Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Apr 16th- Dec 14th] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2024/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
Sammie was our pilot, and we were fortunate enough that it was just our family on the flight. She made us all feel extremely welcomed and took the time to learn our names, which made our flight that much better. We also all enjoyed the fact that our pilot was an instructor and a female (the world needs more female pilots) With a smaller group it’s easier to be more open and ask more questions about what you’re seeing. No one in our family has ever ridden on a helicopter, but we have all flown and it was awesome!! Planes can only maneuver so much, but helicopters give you a different look and feel of flying. Regardless of where you are sitting you get the opportunity to see all that nature has to offer firsthand. It’s also nice to know that everything was being videoed so you can spend more time looking and less time trying to capture it on your phone. She also was a wealth of knowledge around all things in Hawaii and offered recommendations on additional things for us to see.
Our tour guide was ready and waiting for us at the airport as we landed from the helicopter tour with Sammie. He was extremely welcoming and easily buildings one on one relationships with people. He had a very rich background of experiences which he easily incorporated into all aspects of the tour. From local language, culture, history, nature, driving habits of locals vs. tourists, and stops to get one of a kind eats (shave ice… not shaved ice) we experienced it all. My family was the only group, so we all got to spread out and experience that limo van. We had a beachside lunch overlooking black sand beach and got to experience local foods and stories of the area. We got time to visit the beach and got some great pics within a lava tube. The beach was a little busy, but we still found a spot. He also had a vast knowledge of everything we drove by and experienced. We were also surprised at how smooth the ride was. We had just done the Garden of the Gods a few days before.
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Packages: | Afternoon Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
Michael (Mike) was our tour guide and created an exceptional experience for us. He was very welcoming and building rapport almost seemed second nature for him. He knew how to keep the audience engaged during the entire experience. The ride to pick up and start the event was just about the right length of time. I especially liked the fact that he could use a microphone while driving and that everyone in the vehicle could hear him. My family had our eyes opened on the lush landscape, history, and culture that Hawaii has to offer. Mike ensured that every angle was covered, and I honestly wish we could have strapped an audio recorder to him so we could capture all that he had to share. We all had ample time at the stops for swimming and pics. Mike was even nice enough to make an additional jump off the waterfall cliff with my go pro (I shared that video, feel free to use it) as I wasn’t brave enough to take that plunge. Our only constructive feedback on this event would be to tighten up the “meet up” process at the local shops. We were unsure where or how we needed to check in. Once we saw the white van arrive with the logo we understood.
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Packages: | Morning Package With Transportation (Lahaina & Kaanapali Hotels) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
Michael (Mike) was our tour guide and created an exceptional experience for us. He was very welcoming, building rapport almost seemed second nature for him. He knew how to keep the audience engaged during the entire experience. The ride to pick up and start the event was just about the right length of time. I especially liked the fact that he could use a microphone while driving and that everyone in the vehicle could hear him. My family had our eyes opened on the lush landscape, history, and culture that Hawaii has to offer. Mike ensured that every angle was covered, and I honestly wish we could have strapped an audio recorder to him so we could capture all that he had to share. We all had ample time at the stops for swimming and pics. Mike was even nice enough to make an additional jump off the waterfall cliff with my go pro as I wasn’t brave enough to take that plunge. Our only constructive feedback on this event would be to tighten up the “meet up” process at the local shops. We were unsure where or how we needed to check in. Once we saw the white van arrive with the logo we understood.
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Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
This was our first experience on Hawaii (ever) and we were ecstatic at the outcome. This event is very well coordinated with scheduling and the showtimes. Since this was our very first time, we also opted for the VIP experiences. My wife, son, and I attended and because we booked online very early, we were at table 2 which was at the stage. Very nice combo of Hawaiian culture, language, meanings, and audience engagement. Food was excellent with multitude of buffet options. My only constructive feedback from this experience would be to reexamine how the check in process is done. Our check in was done in one lone single line and was also rather manual (paper verification and ticketing). Many other VIP ticket holders (ourselves included) found us at the front of the line (standing next to others) asking if we should wait in the line or if we should check in elsewhere. In summary, excellent event that is well worth the time and investment.
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Packages: | VIP Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Jeannie T.
Captain Jill, Silas, and Jen provided an amazing trip, complete with hundreds of spinner dolphins passing the boat along the way to Lanai.
The snorkeling near Lanai was incredible, with crystal clear water, beautiful coral, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, huge schools of fish, and a baby octopus! My family and I could have stayed in that first snorkeling spot all day! All of us would highly recommend this trip. The captain and crew were knowledgeable, professional and fun. It was one of the best snorkeling trips we have ever taken.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Elisa
We really enjoyed our visit to Maui Ocean Center. The displays were very educational- we learned so mych about Hawaii’s marine eco system. And the fish and aquatic tanks were AMAZING! We will definitely return on our next trip!
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Packages: | General Admission Ticket to the Maui Ocean Center |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/06/01 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Steve and Monhee
Our Star Gazing tour with Yoshi was better then we even expected! His knowledge of the star field was appreciated and he fully explained the stops for altitude acclimation and conditions we could expect at the summit. He also stopped to pick up donuts to share before the sunset viewing.
We initially stopped near the fairly crowded observatory area for picture taking, but he then drove us to a more secluded spot where we were able to enjoy the sunset and nighttime views in almost total isolation.
Though we came prepared with hoodies and midweight jackets, gloves and hot coffee, Yoshi had hot water available for making green tea or other beverages, as well as any additional jackets and blankets if needed.
Yoshi set up a high powered binocular stand and a telescope for viewing several star clusters, and luckily we were also able to see the Southern Cross. Perhaps the best feature, though, was lying on our backs and just looking at the star filled sky, which was an almost transcendental experience.
We had previously driven up Mauna Kea years ago, and being able to relax and enjoy the view on the ascent, rather than having to concentrate on the road, especially on the way down after nightfall was well worth the cost.
Avoid the big Hotel tour groups and book with Maui Allstars for a more personalized trip and I am sure you will not regret it. Apologies that night photo did not have appropriate exposure setting to really display the stars.
마우이 할레이칼라는 해돋이로 유명하지만
석양과 별보기가 휠씬 아름답고 놀라워요.
세상 어느곳보다 숨막히는 노을과
하늘에 가득찬 수많은 별들을 보았습니다.
가이드 요시의 편안한 운전과 안내는 정말 값어치 있어요.
이투어 강추합니다
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/06/01 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/05 |
Reviewed by: The Brubakers
Russ was so knowledgeable of the island and where to go taking us off road and finishing up with a great recommendation for lunch. He also helped us out with shuttles to the cat farm and back to the beach. We visited shipwreck beach and garden of the gods as well as being told a lot about other places we saw, the history and current events.
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Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Kim
Was not my first luau but it had been awhile. It was a very nice venue with great views. Entertainment was good. Staff was nice and service was good. The food was only fair and not a lot of it for the price you paid. I will say it was overpriced. Not sure any dinner show should cost over $200/person.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/05/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/30 |
Reviewed by: JH
We had an amazing time the guys were great. The sails went up and off we went. They served us drinks right away and they were also great. The food was good and hot and the guys ate clearly very experienced and kept us safe we really had a fun fun.
I would highly recommend this Sunset sail for anyone that wants to have a great experience and get some wind in your face. The wind Was up so that made it better.
Thanks James and crew for making it a memorable experience
Mahalo
John & gang..
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/05/24 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Christine and Jason
Barbie is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced guide. She also makes sure you feel comfortable and prepared in the water. The scooters are easy to use, and I highly recommend paying a bit extra for the floatation wet suits (for ease and extra warmth in the water) and the go pro for must have videos!
We thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling with Barbie! We saw numerous fish, bright coral, turtles and a monk seal! It was a memory to last a lifetime. If you are inexperienced, do not hesitate to take this tour!
Aloha Christine and Jason and Warmest Mahalo for your Amazing 5 Star review, Congratulation to you both on your Anniversary and support Lahaina. Video taping the Monk Seal at Kapalua Bay was the first time in my 40 years of snorkeling. It felt like this beautiful Monk Seal loved having his video taken the way it stayed around and taking it time swimming from coral to coral and even coming to the surfaces. It seem to be very curious and the sound of the sea scooter didn't even make it leave. Even filming the sea turtles and sea life doesn't and hasn't make any difference in the ocean. Thanks to you both we all got to experience a very unique adventures. Truly appreciate you taking the time to write this review for us.
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Packages: | Eco Sea Scooter Beach Entry |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Julie_MC
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Maui Nui Sunset Luau at the stunning Sheraton Maui, and it truly exceeded all expectations! As we arrived, we were warmly greeted with traditional lei necklaces, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. The venue has great ocean views, it's spacious and all guests had ample room to enjoy the experience comfortably.
The food was a standout at the event, with a delicious spread of local-style dishes in the buffet. The menu had something for everyone and made a lasting impression with its flavors and presentation.
The entertainment was simply amazing, as talented dancers wowed the audience with their graceful moves and colorful outfits. The best part of the night was definitely the fire knife dance, an absolutely stunning performance that had everyone totally amazed. The combination of cultural storytelling and dynamic performances created a lively and engaging atmosphere throughout the luau.
Overall, the Maui Nui Sunset Luau at Sheraton Maui was a fantastic experience that combined great food, entertaining performances, and a stunning atmosphere seamlessly. I totally suggest checking out this luau if you want to dive into Hawaii's awesome culture and hospitality. It's a night of pure fun and entertainment!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2024/05/17 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Angelica T
I surprised my dad with the luau for his 60th birthday and we had a wonderful experience! Everyone was so welcoming and the atmosphere was beautiful. Our server Gerry was amazing and Jonah was very kind as well. The food was very filling and the perfect amount. The dances themselves were so beautiful, I could see how much the dancers put their hearts into the performances. I would go back to Maui just to bring more loved ones to the Old Lahaina Luau!
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Packages: | Traditional Hawaiian Seating - Front Row |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Stone
An unforgettable engaging experience! The whole crew was personable, entertaining, helpful, just good people that really love what they do!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Amber
Food was great! They made enough for seconds for everyone. The boat ride and snorkeling experience was great. A lot of fun. I recommend this experience if you want to have a personalized trip with great people!
Mahalo for joining us! If you wouldn't mind sharing what would have made this a 5-star experience, we would love to know!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/05/14 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Gwen Wertz
Amazing and knowledgeable guide who was pleasant and accommodating. Our guide actually extended our tour and took us to the cat sanctuary and made sure that we all had a great time. I fully enjoyed and recommend this tour. Lanai is very beautiful and I could not imagine seeing it with anyone other than our guide.
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Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/06 |
Reviewed by: AY
思っていた以上に魚影が少なく、期待外れでした。
当日は日本人スタッフもいらっしゃらなかったのですが、スタッフはフレンドリーでよかったです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2024/05/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/27 |
Reviewed by: AJ
Great job and lovely team saw whales at the end of April too. They are still here…
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Maalaea Harbor |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We certainly got a great day on the water, baby whales and the family!
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Packages: | 11:00 AM Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Premium is for certain, food was above expectations, and the views throughout the evening were unbeatable.
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Packages: | [5:00 PM] Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Apr 16th- Dec 14th] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Joe and Bobbi
The trip was excellent. Parking at the Maalea harbor dock is a pain. In the future tell your clients to get the ParkWhiz app on their phone You can pay for close up parking on this app. The code reader at the dock is crappy. Our Lanai on site guide, Russ was a wealth of information and had as much fun with us and the other couple as we did with him and the tour. A nice day was had by all.
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Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/21 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/17 |
Reviewed by: April Moon
Me and my friend had a wonderful experience at Old Lahaina.
I appreciate the history behind the island and sharing of the Hawaiian culture.
I would advise to call a day or two before the show if you did not receive your confirmation. I was happy that I called earlier. The representative wasn't able to get me the traditional seating (what i ordered) however there was space available for the table and chair.
The waiters were very accommodating because for some reason when I made the change from traditional seating to table and chair my food option did not transition over (i dont not eat pork or beef) however they were ae to provide me with fish and chicken.
Thank you so much for being flexible.
Lastly, my friend and I arrived an hour early. Do what you will but when they say the door open at a certain time be prepared to wait until that exact time
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: lilia4168@gmail.com
Russ is an excellent guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating.
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Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Sheets family
All communications were clear and team was very helpful! Great guides! Beautiful views! Several whale sitings!
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Packages: | Afternoon Private Charter (up to 30 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Rivercitymom
Overall the boat was comfortable and had space to move around if you wanted to. Crew was attentive and served up drinks and packaged snacks to anyone interested. We learned a lot about the whales, their habits and why they are in Hawaii. We had a very enjoyable time and would recommend this company.
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Packages: | 8:00 AM Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Kassandra
The experience was amazing! The views were incredible and guides were knowledgeable and so much fun. Would recommend this to adventure seekers who are looking for a great view!
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Packages: | Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Palmer Family
Yoshi is a wonderful passionate guide. I can not say enough about our sunset and stargazing experience. Yoshi not only loves what he does but shared that excitement with all of us on the tour. Our tour ended up just being our family of 5 (ages 73, 60, 31, 30 and 29). The knowledge and laughter Yoshi shared with us along with his special spot for viewing was absolutely amazing. He also shared donuts, hot tea/coffee, blankets, chairs and coats. This was welcomed as the temperature dips after the sun goes down (even for Buffalo, NY natives). The stargazing we did with his telescopes and the knowledge he shared of how to take some very interesting photos was wonderful. I would not only recommend this tour to all but will take it again if I find myself in Maui again.
Thank you Yoshi for such a memorable family experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/31 |
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Aloha Jessie,
We are so very happy that you all enjoyed your tour with us. I will be sure to let your pilot and guide know of your wonderful email.
Mahalo,
Carmela
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