Reviewed by: Happy in Paradise
We take this excursion to Molikini and Turtle Island every time we visit Maui. The crew of the catamaran, Capt Fish, David and Gary were amazing. They kept us safe, hydrated with water (or adult beverages), and made sure everyone that got in the water, got out of the water.
They also had a professional photographer who made sure everyone had a grand time, and preserved it on a CD you will not believe. The colors light up and we are glad he was along. We didn't have to worry about taking pictures.
We saw lots of whales, beautiful fish, but were a bit short on the turtles.
The selection of meats, cheeses and salad for lunch were a surprise. The sandwiches were easy to assemble, the bread was fresh, and it was just really good.
Go and enjoy!
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Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Joe S
Blue Hawaiian is the company that filmed the scenes for Jurassic Park and our pilot took us out to where the filming took place. Absolutely beautiful. Just the helicopter ride itself is a real rush but to see 2500 ft waterfalls, the tallest ocean cliffs in the world and a rock shaped like a sleeping elephant in the middle of the ocean is just a bonus. The staff was very friendly and the pilot certainly knew the history of the islands; he kept it very interesting. We purchased the DVD of our flight and the DVD of the islands from a helicopter view and both are awesome.
Do it!!
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Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I ordered leis for my brother and his wife because they had never been to Hawaii and this would be a nice surprise. Our plane landed a little early so we missed our greeter. Finally caught up with him as he was getting in a car to go home! He didn't know we landed early. (I thought they were supposed to check on that?) The leis were beautiful and my brother and his wife were nicely surprised. I would do this again.
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Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Doug MN
I chose the four winds II because of the glass bottom viewing. We are a family of 4 and 2 swim and 2 do not. All had a great time. Snorkeling was great and saw some whales and turtles on our way back. The pulled pork sandwiches they serve onboard after snorkeling were the best. Would do this again.
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Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Loganbob
I ordered the lei greeting for my wife which was delivered upon our arrival at the Airport on Maui, Hawaii. The lei was pretty but the person delivering is seemed to be bored.
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Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 赤青BANK
主人と二人でマウイ到着翌日に参加しましたが、悪天候のため頂上まで行っても霧がかかっていて星は見られる状態ではなく帰ってきて、スケジュールを空けていた2日後にリベンジしました。
お弁当と国立公園の入園料(計$15)のみでリベンジできるのは、マウイオールスターズだけだと聞いています。
2日後は天候も回復して、雲海、美しいサンセットと共にグリーンフラッシュ、地球の影、そして満月近くの明るい月と遠くに水蒸気が発生していないと見えないムーンボウまで見ることができました。
ガイドの山内さんは満月が近いから星がいつもよりは見えていないとおっしゃいますが、星もたくさん見ることができ、日本では見えない星、月面の横顔ミッキー、木星の縞模様も見られました。
たくさんの星を見ながら説明を聞く時は、イスと大きいブランケット、温かいお茶を用意して下さるので、背もたれに頭を預けて上を向いてゆっくり星が見られます。
立って上を見ていると首が疲れますが、イスに座るととても楽チンです。
これも山内さんのご経験からの心遣いです。
お弁当も食べずに参加者のためにイスを出して望遠鏡などをセットしていらっしゃいました。
体験談で山内さんのお人柄にふれている方が多いのも納得です。
普段なかなか星を見る機会がないので、山内さんのお陰でとても貴重な体験ができました。
次回はなるべく満月から遠い時に参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
やっぱりちゃんと星空が見えて満足されての仕事なので、天気の理由には出来ませんよね。
感動して頂くまで頑張ります!笑
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
普段星なんて見ないので、ハワイでは体験してみようと参加。
解説も良かったし、望遠鏡でいろいろな星を観察できたのがとても良い体験でした。
山内さんのお話も心にしみました。
元気をもらえるツアーです。
小さな双眼鏡では見えない星が沢山あります。GPS望遠鏡は自動で今ベストな星を見つけてくれます!
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
家族で参加しました。ハレアカラの夕日、最高!!!!
星空もよかった!!! 流れ星もたくさん見ました。
ハワイ島のマウナケアより標高が低いので体力的にはこちらのほうが楽でした。お年寄りや小さなお子さんにはいいと思いました。また行きたいです。
片道一時間半で麓から上れるのも魅力ですね。
ただ一気に行けるのですが、3000メートルなのでゆっくり上がってくださいね。
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Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: ぽちき
夕日もさることながら、夜空の素晴らしさも感激しました!
食事もおいしい幕の内弁当で、パン食続きだった胃にはありがたかったです。
ガイドの方のちょっとしんみりと考えさせられるお話も私的には心が洗い流されるようで感動しました。
ただ、鼻風邪気味の方は要注意!急性航空性中耳炎になってしまい、帰国してから鼓膜を切開しました。
今度は夏の夜空も見てみたいな!と思います。
風邪気味のかたは3000メートルに登りますので、気圧の関係で症状が悪くなる事もあります。
是非登る前にご相談下さい。その後具合は如何ですか?心配しております。
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Posted on: | 2013/02/04 |
Reviewed by: maui001
残念ながらサンセットは見れませんでしたが、天の川や流れ星がたくさん見れました♪海外で色んなツアーに参加したことがありますが、当ガイドさんの丁寧なサービスにビックリしました!!
毛布、コート、手袋を貸して頂けますが、タイツかロングソックスをで足元をもうちょっと暖かくして行けば良かったと思いました。ゴツゴツした岩場も少しありましたが、足を捻ったりしない自信があれば全然ヒールでも大丈夫だと思います。お勧めです♪
普段見れない絶景が山の上にありますよね。この日サンセットは雲が多くて見れなかったのが残念です。
山頂はあれほど寒いとおもいませんですよね~。次回は完全装備でいらしゃってくださいね。
再会を楽しみにしております。
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Posted on: | 2013/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Jay Stewart
I've been on many sunset cruises that are fun when you are whit a group of people but they are less personal. This was a very intimate cruise for couples or close couples friends. This was a surprise for my girlfriends 30th birthday and she was very impressed. The staff was fun and professional, the cruise was VERY romantic, and the captain knew when the whales would appear which gave it a nice personal touch and made the trip that much more memorable.
I couldn't be happier with your service and I would highly recommend to future travelers.
Sincerely,
Jay
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: mazarov
The staff at the Mendes Ranch was absolutely incredible. The lunch was excellent and the view was spectacular. It was the first time we had done something like this and found it to be something we would do again. Freddy and Roberta were just the nicest people. My husband and I walked away with memories that will last a lifetime. We will be back to do this again Dec. 2013. Until then Mahalo....
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Lovely experience.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Bill and Cheryl
We took the morning cruise. Great staff and we had a great time. we only wish we could have stayed all day five hours didnt seem to be enough. We will definately be back
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Wil
Get to see and touch urchins, squid, and small sharks. Also, a little description of the fishes in the area.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Reyes
Great greeting for a first timer to Hawaii.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We really enjoyed the lunch, the ride, the views - everything!!! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. This was one of our FAVORITE activities while on Maui!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Janet
We have snorkeled many times, but the snuba was a first. We absolutely
Loved it. Our instructor, James, was helpful and patient. The whole crew was friendly and made us feel welcome. We highly recommend this trip.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Ashley @ Treasure Travel
Our guide Kaleo was really great! He led our snorkel, pointing out and educating us on all kinds of sea life. We saw turtles, an eagle ray, octopus, and lots of fish. The kayaking was fun, too!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Hobomike
Leis for the girls and they were so surprised. The sweetheart was waiting for us and presented leis to the girls. Priced right and added that special touch on arriving on Maui.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: tbusby
I had a great time!!!! It was excellent. The crew was patient, hospitable, informative and comical! I will definitely come back if I go to Hawaii again!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We really enjoyed our time at the Te Au Moana Luau. The atmosphere was just what we were looking for...right next to the ocean. Beautiful view of the ocean with a perfect view of the sunset.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Lovely experience.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Shelli & Jason
We had a wonderful time with the crew of Aloha Blue on our snorkel cruise. Breakfast was continental with a lovely spread of fruit, pastries and breads. Juice, iced tea, coffee and water were also available.
We were taken to two snorkel spots and had an hour in each location. The time went by much too quickly! Joe, crew member, was in the water with us the entire time to point out sites and ensure everyone's safety. We were also provided with swim noodles (take advantage of those!!) to help swim against the current.
The second spot is known as "Turtle Town" and there are ample opportunities to spot sea turtles. It is great fun looking at the beautiful underwater world of Hawaii and seeing the sea life. Though we only saw one turtle it was worth the experience!
Lunch was cold cut sandwiches, which was disappointing as the tour information specified a BBQ lunch. The food was very good despite the misinformation.
There is also the opportunity to deep sea fish on the cr
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We recently visited the Mendes Ranch with a group of 5 (two women in our forties, two 16 year-olds, and a 14 year-old). I owned horses while growing up, but haven't ridden in years, and the other members of our group have ridden once or twice on other trail rides. We all had a wonderful time. We were placed in an intermediate trail group with another couple, making our group total of 7. Butch was our guide and he moved along the line of horses throughout to the ride, checking in with everyone and chatting about the ranch. He took lots of photos with the riders cameras at two different photo locations and even took video of the final run. Other reviews have mentioned the dust on the trail and we did get VERY dirty, but we expected it. At times, Butch had some of the group veer off to other portions of the trail to try to limit the dust. I did not mind this, but our younger members got a bit nervous when they could not see the other horses.
The views were simply stunning, f
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: George
A very nice ride from the marina to Molokini. I liked the intimacy of the small boat compared to having too many people on your trip on the larger boats that filled the area.
We have 3 families of 4 and the crew. Nice size to get the most out of the trip.
You could do some fishing along the way if you wish (on the way back, they caught a huge Mahi Mahi fish). You get a continental style breakfast on the way out.
You see some amazing things in crystal clear waters at Molokini.
We did go to Turtle Town. My wife had a close up encounter with a turtle on his way to the surface for air. She thought it was great.
A nice lunch on the way back which included burgers and sandwiches.
A good day for everyone on our trip.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Maria
This was by far our favorite activity on our Hawaiian vacation. We would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Awesome adventure. Jeremy did a super job. Waterfalls were at capacity. Swimming was unique.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Bill
Excellent product and service, warmly greeted.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Ali & Ian
For those who have never scuba dived this is a good introduction. Water was a little choppy, but staff were great in explaining what you could and couldn't do and where you could and couldn't go. For those that suffer from sea sickness should definitely take something before going, but all in all a good 1/2 day tour to do
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
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