Reviewed by: Scott H.
After years of annual vacations on Maui we finally planned a day-trip to Lanai. Out of respect for the native culture and not wanting to violate any sacred areas we decided to hire a local guide to show/drive us around. That was a great decision and great fun. We went all over the island hearing stories of the olden days and current events. If you are at all curious about how Maui (and other Hawaiian islands) looked and felt decades ago, than a trip to Lanai should be on your next itinerary. Like many other Maui adventures, you have get an early start as the first 45 minute Ferry run to the island leaves Lahaina at 6:30am. Enjoying sunrise on a boat in paradise can't be beat. We were greeted at the harbor by our tour guide, who has lived on the island for 20 years. He knew every inch, nook and cranny of the island. He told us about his growing up on the island, and stories old and new of life there.
After lunch in Lanai City we had time to shop in the few local shops and boutiques. Life is a much slower pace there, with way fewer cars and less people. We continued on our tour with a few more afternoon stops, ending at a beautiful beach a short walk to the harbor. We caught the last ferry back to Maui and enjoyed an evening ocean cruise back to Lahaina.
I would highly recommend a day trip and guided tour of Lanai. It's great fun and you never know who you might bump into on this unpretentious paradise island!
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Zarin Daruwala
The helicopter ride gave a panoramic view of Maui and its beautiful landscape; its an experience worth taking and I would highly recommend
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Packages: | 60-min Extended Flight Package: Doors-ON West Maui & Molokai |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/18 |
Reviewed by: DMB
The staff of this tour are great, from the moment you get picked up until the end. The food is great and the boat is really nice. My only issue was that the waters were quite choppy at the molokini crater and it was not the easiest snorkel experience.
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Packages: | 5-hour Molokini One Stop Snorkel (Apr-Dec) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Minh Pham
It was a great day of snorkeling and whale watching on the Aqua Adventures. The captain was knowledgeable and funny. He was clearly enjoying what he was doing and went out of his way to make the trip truly enjoyable. The staff was super helpful. Kudo to Aqua Adventures for a memorable day. Thank you guys! Cheers.
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Mariah
Overall, I thought it was very good. Crew was nice and professional. They served lunches and accommodated *most* dietary restrictions. Seeing turtles was really cool. Unfortunately I picked this tour for where it said we were snorkeling. The crew made a last minute decision to change our snorkel spot due to winds.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Brian K
We had a great tour of the pineapple plantation on our last day in Maui. Our guide was Ken and he was fantastic. He provided so much information and history that it really made the tour worth it. The tour is only 1:30 hours which makes it quick and easy in case you have other activities planned that day.
We enjoyed the fresh cut pineapple samples from the field and seeing the different stages of pineapples throughout the fields.
Well worth it. We had a great experience
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Packages: | Pineapple Farm Tour & Pineapple Tasting |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Me and my daughter both enjoyed our evening. We learned a bunch of thing about Hawaii and food was yummy too.
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
We did the full day tour with Isaac, a semi-retired local who knows the ins and outs of the island of Lanai. We're glad we took the full day tour otherwise you only get to see a glimpse of the island. Don't expect a beach day here, you'll rather get a ride all aroud the island with the history (old and recent) of the place on top of the usual sites: garden of the gods, shipwreck beach...
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Reviewed by: J.Gelman
Years ago, we were looking for a simple sunset cruise with some drinks and apps. We did not want a big boat. We did not want a big dinner because there are so many special local restaurants to try on Maui. Then we stumbled upon Sea Maui. It is perfect. A relaxing ride on a catamaran. Taking in the sunset. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The apps are still filled with local foods. Every time we go to Maui, we try to book with Sea Maui. it was just what we were looking for and more.
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/01 |
Reviewed by: DFish
How could we vacation in Hawaii without going to a luau? We were in Maui during winter break, so things were very busy. This luau was the only one I could find with openings. The show itself was very fun and interesting. It gave us some background about Hawaiian culture and history. The food was just ok. All drinks are included (even alcoholic ones). It’s definitely pricey, but overall it’s a fun Hawaii-specific experience.
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Brad
The boat ride went off without a hitch. Seating was comfortable. Crew was polite and respectful while reminding everyone there is a face mask mandate.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
Reviewed by: warrensmithd
Despite the horrendous weather forecast; we had an amazing experience with Air Maui. Out pilot transported us to a different world, seemingly untouched by human hands. With a calm and knowledgeable voice, we were given an incredible tour of Molokai and the dormant volcano in West Maui.
Incredible. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Maui.
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Packages: | Hana & Haleakala Flight [40-45 min] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/12/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
It couldn't have been any better. The crew was fantastic. We visited two sites to snorkel and snuba. The extra cost to snuba is worth every penny. They accommodated my son's disability and made his trip fantastic. The captain's sense of humor kept you smiling. Everything we did felt safe so it was easy to just relax and enjoy the experience. The Aqua Adventure is the crew to go with.
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Packages: | Snorkeling and Snuba |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Carlos E
Excelent tour, the guide (Gustavo) was very nice, really complete tour, I really recommend it.
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Packages: | Daytime Haleakala Crater Nature Walk & Iao Valley Sightseeing Tour (8 hours) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Disappointed
I was disappointed with our overall experience at the luau. The food was mediocre and the show seemed “cheesy” although we did have great table side service. I would say save your money. The most exciting part of the show were the fire dancers, but they performed at the end of the show and only for a few minutes.
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Packages: | VIP Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Osidemike
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. The adventure began about 7 AM, on time, and we were shuttled to the boat in a small dinghy with the boarding of the small shuttle being an interesting and fun experience. The captain and crew provide everything that is needed to have a great time including snorkel and mask and fins. Wetsuit tops are available. Flotation devices were available if needed. In fact it is best not to bring too much equipment since boarding the dinghy may cause some of your belongings to get a bit wet. Willow, the captains mate, gave us a safety talk and off we went on our adventure to Lanai. The two dive spots were wonderful. We were able to do some spectacular whale watching on our way to the dive spots and on our return trip. Snacks and drinks were perfect. All in all this was a well run adventure and one of the high points of the trip was Willow with her bubbly personality and friendly demeanor. My spouse and I recommend this trip highly for both experienced snorkelers and beginners. At the end of the journey we left a well-deserved gratuity since we were so impressed with the entire operation. We are sure that, if you take this trip with Kaanapali ocean adventures, you will be thrilled with the entire experience just as we were. As a final note, the adventure begins early in the morning. There is parking available at every hotel that is free and is identified as “beach access parking“. There are only about 20 spots available at each hotel but, since the adventure begins so early in the morning, we had no trouble finding these free parking spots. If you park in the parking structure the cost of a days worth of parking is around $40. In addition, the organization will send a text the day before the trip to inform you of items you need to bring and specific instructions on where to meet.
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Packages: | Half Day Morning Snorkel (7:15 am Departure) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Shannon
We really enjoyed our sunset cruise. The whales made it extra special.
Staff and drinks were great. Was really impressed with the food!
Would do this again, and would recommend it for sure.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Maalaea Harbor |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Aaron Roberts
The crew for Aqua Adventures was spectacular. I'm disabled, I can walk with a brace but mainly use a wheelchair. They helped me on to the boat and carried my chair on to the boat. They made sure I was included in every activity, including the bonus whale sightings we have seen. One crew member helped me get fin on and off each time and made sure that I was able to find the turtles during the coral city visit. The captain was upbeat and had wonderfully bad jokes but made sure everyone knew exactly was going on and safe in their Adventures. The food was great too!
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: tom
Fairly new boat. Open bar with beer and cocktails. The crew served you as much as you want. The sail was 2hrs. It was mostly powered. They did open up a small sail in the front which was cool. They served a Kalua pork sandwich. The sandwich could have been warmer. The sunset was beautiful and it was worth the money to see that from on the ocean.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Kaanapali Beach |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Carleylayne
Our tour got cancelled the day of so we only took the ferry over then hung out at the beach We really wanted to see the shipwreck beach, cat sanctuary and Lanai City, it would have been nice to have seen more of the island .
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Packages: | Full Day Tour (6 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Jeremy M
I had my whole family out, and it was great for everyone. We have been on a few sunset cruises. This one takes the Cake. Was great for my whole family, including my 18 month old daughter. We saw plenty of whales, the service on the boat was on par with a private charter. I would highly recommend this one.. Aloha!
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Lahaina |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/11 |
Reviewed by: TheVandergriffs
We got to the terry just in time (arrive early even at 6:30 you’ll be searching for parking). We rode it to Lanai stayed in lanai 30 minutes then got back on ferry and returned to Maui. So for cost of ferry we got to go to more than one island on our trip to Hawai’i.
Boat was clean and comfortable everyone who worked for ferry was courteous and nice. Great trip. We saw a couple of whales and a pod of dolphins.
You should try it.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Barre
They are still telling you to west a mask outdoors. The girl taking tickets was very aggressive about putting your mask on. I was on the dock in the open air without my mask, which is totally legal and I stated to her, that when I go to get on the ferry I would be happy to put my mask on.
Really? Enough with the bullying.
She could have been so much more pleasant to everyone.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Chauncia
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the whale watching adventure with Captain Heather! We were able to spot whales within the first 5 minutes and actually saw multiple humpbacks and dolphins! The crew was so wonderful and knowledgeable!! I would definitely recommend 1000 times!!!!
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Packages: | [8:00 AM] Early Morning Whale Watch Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Nora
I'd suggest to arrive early to get free parking on site. They have a wheelchair accessible facility so easy to maneuver to your table and seating. Staff was very friendly and informative on explaining the meal and the different ingredients used. It was a nice warm evening in early December when we attended. Loved the entertainment. They do a few dance numbers during the early courses of your meal. Once dinner is served and cleared, the final floor show begins about an hour before closing.
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Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Liz
We booked a private Road to Hana Tour with Hola Hola tour group. Mauana was absolutely the most awesome guide! He was a gentleman, funny and full of knowledge regarding the history and culture of Hawaii. By the end of the day, we embraced him as family. It was worth every dollar to book this tour!
Hi Liz! Thank you so much for your awesome review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and favorite pictures. We love Mana too! He is an amazing guide - full of knowledge and humor. We are so grateful to have him as part of our team. We hope to meet again! Until then... take care! Aloha!
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Packages: | 10-Hour Hana Bound Tour (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Amir
Very professional service with extensive knowledge and experience. I really enjoyed my time.
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Packages: | Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Ash
Staff went above and beyond to enhance the experience for everyone involved. We came across two pods of whales and a pod of dolphins, and the staff used their marine biology experience to educate us on what we were seeing. The water was warm, safety was prioritized, there were multiple head-counts conducted by multiple staff members, and we were fed and entertained. Overall we couldn't've asked for more.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Liz H
Drums of the Pacific was a beautiful display of Polynesian culture. The service and food were outstanding. The performers were incredible. I highly recommend this Luau and am very grateful for the opportunity to experience this culture.
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Evie
Very professional. Smooth. Easy parking. Highly recommend.
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Packages: | Round-Trip [from Maui to Lanai] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/18 |
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