Haleakala National Park Sunset Tour Experience - Polynesian Adventure / Standard Haleakala Sunset
A great intro to Haleakala
I loved doing this. It was beautiful and inspiring to be above the clouds for a sunset. The bus tour was lengthy, but I wasn’t brave enough to drive my rental up a mountain. Also it was great to get some narration from the driver. Now I know what to expect, and I’ll be brave enough to drive it myself next time I visit.
| Rating: |  |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Haleakala Sunset | ||
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers | ||
| Weather: | Sunny | ||
| Posted on: | 2024/12/11 | ||
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/09 | ||
| See individual review | |||
Helpful
South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Nov-Apr] / [8:00 AM] Early Morning Whale Watch Tour
Good time
This was a standard whale watching experience. Boat was nice and clean. Crew was friendly and fun . We didn’t have much luck seeing whales, but it was early in the migration season. If nothing else then it a a nice boat ride around beautiful Maui.
Seats are first come first serve. If you want front row then pick up the pace when walking to boat.
| Rating: | |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Early Morning Whale Watch Tour | ||
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers | ||
| Weather: | Sunny | ||
| Posted on: | 2024/12/10 | ||
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/09 | ||
| See individual review | |||
Helpful
Not good, not good at all
Despite everything saying advanced swimmer only, I was with two people who could not swim. Both of them required rescue by the guide. I spent the majority of the time bobbing in the water by the beach - waiting for them to get swim lessons. There are many rocks there and I ended up breaking my toe while getting slammed by waves. I was able to scooter around the cove twice even with a throbbing toe. I’m sure the guide could feel that I was irritated and I wanted the experience to end ASAP. The reason for the bad review is that no one even followed up or offered me some money back. Take home point: I would not spend my hard earned vacation money on this again.
*** Refund was issued after Veltra/Hawaii Activities reached out. This was very nice of the owner, but it doesn't change my experience and I did not edit my original review.
You will be starting at the owner’s private residence - this may be awkward for some.
| Rating: |  |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages: | Sea Scooter with Mermaid Tail - Advance Swimmer Only | ||
| Attended as: | Couples | ||
| Weather: | Sunny | ||
| Posted on: | 2024/12/08 | ||
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/07 | ||
| See individual review | |||
Helpful
Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures / Snorkeling Only
Hawaii is amazing, the company is average
My total cost for this excursion was $242.30. It was not worth that price. The crew was sarcastic and snappy. They did lighten up as the morning went on, but my first impression stayed. Fortunately I’m a seasoned swimmer and snorkeling/snuba is easy, so I didn’t require any assistance. Lastly, it’s a big money grab without much service in return. I understand they are a business, but I cannot understand why they can’t pay their employees? Why do they guilt trip you into having to tip every chance they get? Even the emails leading up to it state the expected gratuity. TL:DR Molokini crater is amazing - you should go! Unless you’re dying to try snuba, then go with a different company and have fun.
| Rating: | |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages: | Snorkeling Only | ||
| Attended as: | Others | ||
| Weather: | Sunny | ||
| Posted on: | 2024/12/08 | ||
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/06 | ||
| See individual review | |||
Helpful
Road to Hana Luxury Tour with 2 Swim Stops, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch / Standard Group Tour
professional, fun, rewarding
This was a hit for me. Accommodations (vehicle, drinks, food) were excellent. Tour guide knowledge was excellent. They didn’t beg/guilt trip for tips like every other guided tour in Hawaii which made me happy — this made me more inclined to tip nicely. Don’t hesitate to book this because the guided narration enriches the experience so much. If you’re an adventure seeker, there are two decent options to get wet — one black sand beach at the state park and one waterfall pool.
| Rating: | |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Group Tour | ||
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers | ||
| Weather: | Sunny | ||
| Posted on: | 2024/12/07 | ||
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/05 | ||
| See individual review | |||
Helpful
It’s cold. There’s no shame in bringing all warm layers you have. Don’t go in flip flops!