Oahu to Molokai - Kalaupapa Father Damien Tour
Deeply moving and unforgettable!
I went on a LOT of tours when I was in Hawaii with my friend, like one or two tours EVERY day, but none of them compare to how amazing and memorable this tour of Kaulapapa was.
We got picked up bright and early from our hotel and had a quick ride to their heliport/airport thing and the flight to Molokai was really quick. The only thing was that once we landed, there was like an hour long wait until the actual ground tour started so bring something to eat and something to read or do. Yay for my iPhone :D No cell service, but the apps kept me busy.
Our awesome tour guide Norman picked us up in an old school bus, and although the ride may not have been luxurious, it did the job ^_^ We picked up the mule riders and hikers and then we headed to see what very few people get to experience. Even though I had briefly read about Father Damien and the leprosy patients, it is something that you can't describe until you are there and see where it all happened first hand. I totally got choked up.
Fantastic tour, but bring a book! And eat a hearty breakfast!
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| Posted on: | 2014/10/13 | ||
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DO THIS CRUISE!
I have been going to Hawaii almost annually for close to 10 years now, and Trilogy has been my choice for whale watching tours for as long as I can remember. The staff is incredibly professional, informative and fun, and the whales...oh my goodness the whales. They are every where off of the coast of Maui (why do you think we go there!?). If you get a chance to hit up Maui, I highly HIGHLY think you should go do this cruise! Yes yes yes!
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| Posted on: | 2013/07/10 | ||
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Thank you for a great cruise!
From the captain to every member of the crew, you all were amazing and I am so happy that my friends and I went on your whale watching tour. The boat was perfect and the sail was so smooth too. I know that you can't get to close because of the ocean laws, but I could still see them perfectly and seeing the quintessential whale tail dipping into the ocean was probably the high point of my vacation.
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Unforgettable and truly amazing!
My husband and I had the pleasure of taking this tour and I am so incredibly happy that we did. While he was on leave from his duty in Iraq, I wanted to make sure that he had the best vacation he could possibly have, and this tour was the ultimate highlight of an unforgettable holiday.
Not only did we get to go to the USS Arizona Memorial, but to the USS Missouri as well and I cannot begin to describe how happy my husband and I were to be at such amazing historical monuments. Our guide, was very knowledgeable and just a fountain of information.
As a proud member of military household, highly recommend this tour!!!
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A wonderful annual treat!
My family and I come out to Maui every year at this time so we can be sure to see the whales that come to Hawaii. We came a little earlier then normal so we weren't sure if we would be able to see them, but sure enough, we did!
The crew on the Spirit of Lahaina are wonderful and they do everything possible to make sure that you not only see whales, but have a great time while doing so.
Definitely reccomend this company and can't wait till next year!
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Highlight of vacation
I am so glad that my fiancee and decided to go on this dinner cruise and it was a great way to end our vacation on Maui. The customer service is absolutely incredible and the food was terrific. Unlike a lot of other cruises where they prepare your meals in advance, the staff grills up the steak, fish and shrimp right there on the boat and I know that I really appreciated the freshness and the quality of the cuisine.
There really isn't a better way to see the sunset than from the ocean. It is a completely unobstructed view and quite breathtaking.
Cannot wait to return to the islands and join this cruise again!!!!
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Perfect Snorkeling Trip!
I cannot begin to say how wonderful this tour was for me and my family. Most snorkeling tours leave way too early in the morning and last much too long, but this one was spot on. The perfect amount of time was spent at the snorkel spot and there were so many fish and other creatures. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars, we got an amazing deal and a great day! Thank you!
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Are you a "Lost" fan?
Then you have to do this tour! :) Definitely the highlight our trip and being able to see the actual locations of our family's favorite show was a great treat and experience. Not only did we get to go swimming, but our guide was full of information and so very personable. Great job and thank you!
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great time!
We had such a great time on our snorkel trip. Turtle bay or town was the best part of the snorkel trip. I have never seen such big and beautiful turtles, and there were so many!
The Luau at the Royal Lahaina was so spectacular! The food was great and the show was awesome! I would highly recommend this show to anyone that is visiting this island.
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Beauty in Nature
I took the Diamond Head Crater Adventure with Oahu Nature Tours on their 6:00am tour and I was really impressed how our guide. Sky provided such a detailed information, not only about the geology and archaeology of the crater, but interesting information about the history of Hawaii also. You won't really realize the beauty of the island, the nature and the blue beach, until you reach the very top of Diamond Head which overlooks the town of Waikiki, Honolulu, and the west side of the island? it's truly an amazing experience!!
In the afternoon, I decided to take the Hawaiian Waterfall Hiking Adventure and I was more impressed how, Bob, our tour guide already started some narrations about the island including the other islands of Polynesia and the scenery we passed by as soon as we were leaving Waikiki. Bob was very friendly, knowledgeable about the area. He's the best! I felt kind of uncomfortable at first when I knew for the fact that I'll be hiking with strangers and nobody would t
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| Posted on: | 2013/07/10 | ||
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