We went on the early snorkel trip 8-10:30am. it was wonderful! The Captain & crew were friendly, attentive and helpful. We appreciated their high priority on safety while also making sure we were having a rewarding experience. We saw turtles, eels, a variety of fish and a spotted eagle ray. Afterward the snorkeling, we enjoyed breakfast bites and beverages. Russell makes a great Mai-Tai. Small suggestion: provide more of your mini breakfast croissant/muffins so you wouldn't have to limit the amount. Folks are hungry when they get out of the water. Besides that I highly recommend this trip if you're looking for a shorter trip In the morning. read more

The crew on our ship was phenomenal! The captain did a great job getting us to the whales. The ship mates kept our beverages filled and made sure everyone had what they needed. The highlight was our zoologist (young lady from Poland). She was knowledgeable and informative on whale behavior and other information on habitat, habits and migration patterns. The food was a disappointment I would give it a C minus), but the crew and experience more than made up for the mediocre food. Highly recommend. read more

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Best snorkel trip ever! Took the Gemini morning Xpress west Maui snorting tour. In my experience the Molokini is too crowded with people and too little sea life to see.. Small group on a family owned catamaran made for a great adventure! We sailed from Kaanapali beach to Kapalua bay and saw numerous and varied fish and FIVE turtles! The staff was courteous and mindful of our safety and enjoyment. Mahalo to the entire crew and photographer. read more

Rich and Russel were great entertainment and very friendly and informative. Ship was awesome. Weather was awesome. Food was on point. Liquor was never ending. Highly recommend. Would book again. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Sunset dinner cruise. Sunset and weather were perfect. - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This was our second time aboard the Gemini and there is a reason we went back. The boat itself is very clean and maintained. The staff is very knowledgeable and all help each other creating good vibes. Meredith deserves a gold star for her patience and helpfulness. It was a busy day on the boat and she was doing the damn thing. Rich did a great job remembering everyone's drinks and story, love the attention to detail. And Captain Brad & Drew made sure we all made it too and from safe. Thank you for all you do! We will be back. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Whale/snorkel tour - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Just a few fun videos and great memories ! We went on Match 1st and enjoyed everything! All girls crew with captain Linda. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Our whale tales person - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Excellent day! We had the best experience whale watching and snorkeling. The entire crew was the best..seriously one big family that gives you a warm and welcoming feeling. We saw so many whales and snorkeled with the turtles. They were all so helpful and so well informed about Maui and the sea life. Nice to enjoy some delicious cocktails and food as well. Definitely recommend Gemini to others! read more

1/31/26 crew was amazing! Thank you all for delivering a wonderful birthday experience. The whales really served today! Great lunch too! Will highly recommend. read more

Amazing perfect day on the water with Gemini. We got mugged Saw a competing pod. Saw led flaps, tails, sideways breeches. Rich and the crew was amazing - fantastic info, great treats, wonderful hospitality. Well worth the cost and then some. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Had a great time from the beginning until the end. The whole crew was amazing and kind, best time of my life.

If you're considering booking a snorkel trip in Ka'anapali stop searching and book with Gemini. We did the afternoon (11-3) trip in early April and it could not have been a better experience. What made the trip so great was every member of the crew was top shelf. Every person we interacted with was extremely friendly with a fun, positive attitude and ready to help, chat, answer questions, etc... The trip itself was great too but ultimately what set Gemini apart from other companies we've done similar trips with was the crew. The trip could not have been more fun. We sailed from the beach in front of the Westin to a cove in front of the Olowalu turn off from the main highway. the crew had snacks out once we were underway and non-alcoholic drinks were always available. The captain will choose from a few locations based on the conditions and the snorkeling was really good for getting there in the afternoon, especially because many of us got to see a turtle! The crew was super helpful getting everyone equipment (including a float belt for our younger daughter) and making sure everyone was comfortable. Once in the water everyone was free to come back at any point and the open bar started once you turned in your snorkel equipment. The deck was open for lounging and we could jump off the front of the boat into the water. We had about an hour available to snorkel which gave everyone plenty of time to get their fish fix in! Once back on the boat, lunch was served (teriyaki chicken thighs, quinoa rice pilaf, hummus and veggies, chips, etc...) and was delicious. The open bar was great with mai tais and other liquor drinks (I think bacardi rum and grey goose vodka were the two options) along with an assortment of beers, wines and seltzers and plenty of non-alcoholic options as well. The crew was more than helpful with food and drinks and were walking around the deck asking if they could bring anyone a drink when they weren't working on something else. We also got to do some whale watching on the sail back and saw maybe 5-6 Humpback whales, getting close to a few where we got to see some tails/flukes! Again, I can't say enough about how much fun we had and our group of 8 all agreed it was both well worth the money and we'd happily do another tour with Gemini! Thank you Gemini crew! read more

So much better than anticipated. We took this trip in 2022. We booked this charter as something fun and different to do on our vacation. The boat was clean and beautiful. Service was absolutely amazing - everyone was very nice and welcoming. Most importantly and unexpected, the food they served was absolutely delicious - seriously some of the best food we had the entire trip. Unlike some others, this charter is privately owned by locals. They make the food and organize everything themselves and do a phenomenal job. All my friends that went on this charter agreed we have to do this again on our next trip. Thank you for the great experience! read more

Best sailing charter in Maui. Friendly staff, attention to personal needs. Would highly recommend the Gemini. Very professional. They treat everyone like you're their best friend! read more

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Great adventure and customer service. Price is fair and the crew really makes the difference!! read more

We did a last minute whale watch trip and it was great!! The ship is on the smaller side and the staff is wonderful. We saw plenty of whales (and babies!) while having nice snacks and plenty of drinks. They beach board but it seems like they can get closer to the beach than others as I barely got wet at all. I would absolutely use them again. read more

What an amazing experience from start to finish!! Our crew included Sylvia and Rich and all of them were so wonderful! It was my first time snorkeling and the staff were so helpful in guiding me and encouraging me and it was incredible to see all of the marine life! We saw whales and dolphins from the boat and our whole family had a wonderful time. This is such a magical experience - you don't want to miss it! read more

My family had an amazing whale watching experience with Gemini and the staff was really great with the kids! Would defiantly book with them again! read more

Linda, Rich, and Russell were awesome. We saw the first Humpback whale of the season. The sunset was beautiful. read more

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Best whale watching so far. Crew was amazing. Decent food and cocktails. Meredith was an excellent guide. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - This was very close - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Easy check-in and super clean boat. Staff was amazing super friendly and helpful thanks Rich, Kate and captain drew If you enjoy sailing and beautiful ocean views this is your place .. read more

what a fantastic time! the crew was great! Rich, Seth, Kaitlin and Captain Linda were the best! I highly recommend this experience. Fun watching the whales, great drinks and food and not overly crowded. Will definitely be booking with them again! read more

We have gone on your snorkle/sail a few times. Each time has been amazing. Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent music, excellent snorkle, excellent sailing!!!!! We highly recommend Gemini. read more

The best team ever! These 3 gals took excellent care of their passengers. Abundant food, drinks and ohana! We will book here on every visit for this beautiful sunset cruise! read more

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Love, love, love Gemini! This is my 3rd time sailing with them and every time has been amazing! What makes them different is their crew. You can tell they really care about each other and their guests. They're also super accommodating. I usually have my young kids with me (3 under 12 yrs old) and one was on crutches this time and they still made it work out for us. Can't wait til I get to sail with them again. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This company let us know as we walked up/arrived it was cancelled. There was a confirmation that morning with a cancellation 57 min later as we walked up. There are no other times available the whole rest of the week. I understand cancelling if it's bad weather but the sky is blue with light winds. Yes a refund was given but my suspicion is they cancelled due to low guest numbers or some other reason and it was huge bummer to our kids due to no other alternative solution. Feels disingenuous. read more

Been to Maui several times and sailed with other companies. Gemini was by far the best! Crew was great! Our day in the water was amazing. Boat was clean, food was delicious. You won't regret time or money spent on an adventure with Gemini! read more

I've been on a lot of whale-watching excursions in my 65 years, starting with elementary school field trips in San Diego and many while vacationing all over the world. This sunset trip was the BEST EVER! On most you might get lucky and spot a couple. Here, we got a full on performance. Right off the bat, we saw a mom and calf, with the calf repeatedly flipping out of the water very near to the boat. Then the captain headed further out and spotted a group of whales, and for the next hour 3 males performed an aggressive mating ritual while the female surveilled nearby. At one point, they were literally underneath our boat. The crew was very informative and knowledgable. I will definitely take this tour again. Go Gemini! read more

Excellent operation! After watching the other charters loading up, I already knew I made the right choice before I even got my feet wet. I booked a sunset sail for 2, which included drinks.....both leaded and unleaded, and appetizers (which was surprisingly more like a light meal). We were fortunate enough to even see whales, which have all but left the area, heading to Alaska. The 3 person crew were very knowledgeable, engaging, and just downright likeable! Highly recommend this group for your sailing needs read more

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Another great cruise on Gemini. Have been going on the sunset cruise for many years with them. Did the morning Whale Watch this time. We were on the whales the entire time. Ready to go again. You can't go wrong with Gemini read more

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I've been on a lot of boat tours for both snorkel, sunset and whale watch. The staff on the Gemini were the most down to earth and knowledgeable I've ever encountered. We loved this trip and will do it again next time on island. FWIW- we ended up doing a different company also and it really was night and day. I can't recommend Gemini enough. read more

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The catamaran is clean and feels new. The crew is fun, friendly, and helpful. They did a good job finding whales. They did a good job serving drinks. read more

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The perfect way to explore the seas of Maui! Rich, Drew, and Andrew were such an awesome crew and so accommodating. It was a smooth sail for the most part but got choppy when we were in the deep blue (due to wind). The crew checks up on every guest and even offered me some ginger chews to help with my seasickness. We did the sunset cruise but you can also do a snorkeling cruise. Highly recommend this charter! read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Sunset cruise - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Was great snorkeling. And we saw a few whales way ahead of season. The downside was they wasted time there. This was a snorkeling trip for $500, not a whale watching trip. Lunch was meh. Drinks were a plenty. But only got 90 minutes of snorkeling and they were calling us back to the boat. Then they hauled back to beach. Had they done that on the way there I'd highly recommend it. We did live the beautiful clear waters where you could free dive to the bottom near the turtles and tons of beautiful fish and even an octopus . But $500 for 2 people for 90 minutes was too expensive. Maybe look for a tour that doesn't include food etc and just takes you to dive. Guess we learned. But by boat is the only way to get to the good snorkeling. And the photographer with them was awesome. We of course bought the whole package. $80. Worth that! Thanks for the tour! read more

Great whale watch, the weather was perfect and the food and drinks were awesome. Could not ask for a better day seeing the whales..the crew was very knowledgeable and made our day special read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Beautiful view of the Maui coast - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Relaxed and saw many whales during the trip. Wonderful experience read more

Excellent Whale Watching Sunset sail. Had the best experience and fun on Gemini Whale Watching Sunset sail out of Kaanapali Beach. Saw soooo many whales, the boat was clean and beautiful, the staff excellent care, friendly fun customer service. Open bar, great food, highly recommend Gemini! Thank you for the best time Gemini staff!! read more

Seriously the best day!!! The crew was fantastic and the food was great. Captain Linda was fun! I have to say don't miss out on the pics. The photographer did such a great job. read more

Fantastic crew! Beautiful catamaran! Honolua bay was a perfect snorkeling spot and the lunch was delicious. Highly recommend!

First time sailing with Gemini, and we were NOT disappointed. The (6) of us did the sunset cruise on 1/10/22. The check in spot was clearly marked along the beach and check in was easy, the crew was extremely helpful getting everyone safely up/down the steps on/off the boat. We saw many whales seemed like the captain new the waters and always knew where to go. The crew was very informative and the drinks and food they served were all very good! read more

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The crew on this boat are amazing. They helped the first time snorkelers ( which was us)feel comfortable and at ease. They were super kind and especially gracious. They embodied what we think of the aloha spirit in actions and words. Captain Linda and our crew of "R's" handled every aspect of our trip from beginning to end. You will not ever be disappointed on their boat! We saw dolphins (at a respectable distance) and turtles. It was amazing and much more than we expected. Book it! read more