We had the most FANTASTIC whale watch today. OMG! Calves on the surface with Mom. Breach after…read morebreach, side flops, tail flaps....and on the way into Kehei, we saw 2 more come up, wave at the boat, flap, then dive. Perfect ending!!! Captain and Kelly were great also. We dropped the microphone into the water to hear the whales sing.

This is the only snorkeling business I would recommend in Maui. Not because the others are bad but…read morebecause Seafire is so exceptional. Several reasons: 1. Their location at Kihei Boat Ramp in South Maui means that you have an extra hour in the water so you can make one more stop compared to the other snorkeling charters who leave from further away and you spend most of the time going and coming vs in the water. 2. Their guides are so good, respectful, fun and full of knowledge about the underwater things you'll be seeing. 3. Their raft holds 12 people (I think) so it's much more intimate. This was worth every penny. You'll never forget when you first drop into the warm Maui waters and the incredible underwater sights you'll see. Make sure to book well in advance.

What a great experience. My husband and I upgraded to the VIP deck and it was definitely worth the…read moremoney. All of the crew were awesome! This was the 3rd time going with Alii Nui sailing. We will be back again soon.

Loved loved loved this little excursion with the family It…read morewas so much fun spending time together $$ was great too

Edit: Absolutely not. I wrote this because we've been out 2 times with them, so I believed them…read morewhen they said the captain was so experienced he would not take any chances. We even called last night and were assured the captain wouldn't take us out IF the seas were too rough. Guess what. July 28th, 2026 the seas were too rough for this to be enjoyable!!! Multiple people puked. We wanted to switch days to Saturday, but were told we couldn't because it was within the 24 hour cancelation window, but we were given the assurance the captain wouldn't take us out if it was poor conditions. He did. He did!! We all knew it was too rough. We have eyes and read the report. We sailed to Molikini and we could not go in. As we knew!! Then he took us to turtle town. I feel like it was a money grab when the seas are rough and there are hurricane warnings...it should be an allowable reason to postpone to an alternate date. You could keep our money and let us go Saturday. Geez..What an utter shame. Murkey waters. No visibility. I'll book with another boat if we ever do it again. One that values the experience and safety. Pray my husband's sea sickness goes away soon. EDIT: Here's something important to note. If the water conditions aren't safe or if the weather makes the water murkey the experienced captain will cancel. I know that is stressful, but he wants us safe and to have the experience of a lifetime. THAT IS WHAT WE WERE TOLD, BUT IS NOT THE CASE.

Great tour, the spots they chose for snorkeling were great, the crew was very attentive, they were…read moremaking sure that all guests on board were safe and were having fun. Erika, Alejandra & the rest of the crew were amazing. I highly recommend it.

Came for the snorkeling. Stayed for Captain Kanoe's comedy show…read more Blue Water Rafting was easily one of the highlights of our Maui trip! We spent about 5 1/2 hours out on the water heading to Molokini, turtle town, and the lava caves. The entire experience was absolutely incredible. The snorkeling spots were **sublime**, the scenery was unreal, and the crew was amazing. They were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole trip so much fun. But honestly... Captain Kanoe deserves his own five stars. His jokes were unparalleled, and he had us laughing the entire time. Even when I got a little too personally acquainted with the backside of Molokini , Captain Kanoe was ready with ginger chews, jokes, and enough encouragement to make everything okay again. And then there were the cookies. Thankfully, those were handed out AFTER I finished getting sick. All jokes aside, this was an absolutely beautiful, fun, informative, and unforgettable experience. The crew was fantastic, the snorkeling was incredible, and the whole trip had such a great energy. Would 100% recommend Blue Water Rafting to anyone visiting Maui. Just bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, and maybe a strong stomach. Captain Kanoe will handle the rest.

We recently went on a snorkel tour through BWR and the experience was o.k. A couple of things they…read moreneed to improve. First, they need a simple sign with company name/logo for when people arrive in the parking lot. Many other snorkel firms are there and it would be helpful for the tour operator to hold a sign to direct people arriving. Also, some reason the company website defaults to Turkish language. We had to go through Viator to book the tour because the website is in Turkish and we couldn't book direct. Lastly, what is up with the turkey sandwich in the morning ? The tour meets at 6:30 am and this not lunch time. Nobody ate the turkey sandwich so we all felt ripped off. Simple to have breakfast food and snacks. Please drop the morning turkey sandwich and get breakfast food.

I'd add that right into the social part--it makes it clear the crowd was fun without making it…read moresound like a booze-cruise-only vibe. We had the BEST time on the Sea Maui Sunset Cocktail Cruise! From the very beginning, the experience was wonderful. We called to book and spoke with Sunshine, who was exactly that -- an absolute ray of sunshine! She was so sweet, incredibly helpful, communicated everything clearly, and genuinely made us even more excited for the experience. When it was time to board, it was immediately clear that the crew knew exactly what they were doing. We visited during "hurricane" season, so the swells were definitely LARGE -- but that didn't stop us from having the time of our lives! Great music, amazing staff, fun fellow cruisers, drinks flowing, delicious food, and the most incredible Maui sunset. The vibes were absolutely immaculate from start to finish. Somewhere along the way, I also became the unofficial, official iPhone-ographer of the boat and ended up taking photos for sooo many people! One of my favorite things about the cruise was the crowd -- it was truly all ages, and ALL ages were awesome and an absolute pleasure to party with. We met so many genuinely nice people, including a group we clicked with so well that we decided to keep the night going afterward and ended up hanging out and doing karaoke together! That probably says everything you need to know about the fun, friendly, social atmosphere Sea Maui creates. We had such a great experience that I'm already excited to hopefully book a private charter with Sea Maui for our wedding welcome party next year! 10/10 experience. Highly recommend. Thank you, Sunshine and the entire Sea Maui crew for such a memorable evening! And enjoy the pics! Sea Maui, hit me up and I'll send you the rest -- I have HUNDREDS. :

Sea Maui's cocktail sunset cruise was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Nick, Luke and…read moreJames were absolute rock stars. And when they say open bar... they mean it. Beers, cocktails, spirits, pretty much whatever you wanted and the crew constantly walked around asking if anyone needed another drink. The heavy appetizers were also way better than I expected for "boat food", chicken katsu, Chinese chicken salad, pasta salad and kalua pork sliders, everything was really good. (No pictures cause I mopped it lol) The cruise itself was around 1.5 to 2 hours and our ride was incredibly smooth, although obviously that'll depend on the weather. They also offer a kamaʻāina discount if you call to book, which brought it to around $100 per person for us. Between the views, legit open bar, surprisingly good food and an awesome crew, I thought it was absolutely worth it. Would do this again in a heartbeat.

The All female crew was Amazing I love the knowledge and…read moreconfidence they both Had Sofia and the captain Eleni were amazing We saw lots of fish and even a 2ft baby white tip shark but they say it wasn't a white tip but it had white tips ‍ nevertheless we got there early with the guidance of the captain. We were the first ones on the spot and then it got busy. My family and I had a great time. I would definitely do it again

Truly awesome, smaller group made it really so much better And I've done both. early am departure…read moreand arrival to the crater was great. both Jen and Eleni are so terrific.

Captain Michael and crew who led our "Discover Lanai" day were awesome! Super attentive, the food…read morewas abundant, the boat was very clean, and I felt safe out snorkeling even with a pretty big swell shift from the Hurricane. The details: Our tour started by meeting at tree at the Sheraton, which sounds awkward but for us was super convenient and it was fun boarding the sailboat from the beach but you will get a little wet! Captain Michael walks you though the day and then you are off for about ~90 minutes to Lanai. During that time you are served (not a buffet) two meals. The cinnamon rolls were great and the breakfast croissants are now something I make at home. There was also a photographer on board so we took advantage and took some family photos (you buy at the end and I found them a whole lot cheaper and less stress than an actual family shoot). Once you get to the Island you can take a golf cart or take a short walk to the beach where they have all the gear you need. After the safety briefing you have about 2 hours to snorkel with the crew serving as lifeguards in the water. It is VERY easy to lose where you are when you've got your head underwater. I appreciated how attentive the crew was to where the four of us were at since there were a few times we needed some gentle guidance out of a harms way (shoreline rocks). The photographer also captures your snorkel sesh. After snorkeling, you're treated to another full meal of noodles and chicken. Followed by anything you might need for a little seasickness to prep for the journey back . My 12 yo son was pretty full at this point and had befriended the captain who let him help get the boat ready for the return trip. That was very cool! The ride home was a bit bumpy (Hurricane Lowell was coming) but Captain Michael did a great job avoiding anything major and even found a pod of dolphins. We also enjoyed the mai tais! Great experience! We will book more tours in the future. I would have booked another snorkeling or sunset tour during this trip but the water quality really deteriorated with the upcoming storm.

The crew on our Trilogy sunset dinner cruise--Kayden, Kevin, Michelle, and Captain Kukii--did an…read moreamazing job making the evening unforgettable. The level of service exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel incredibly well taken care of throughout the cruise. The four-course meal was stellar and much better than we expected from food served on a boat. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Between the incredible crew, exceptional service, wonderful food, beautiful ocean views, and Maui sunset, this was the perfect way to end our time in Maui. We couldn't have asked for a better final evening on the island.

An Absolute Must-Do in Maui! March 6, 2026…read more Our morning trip with Makai Adventures was easily the highlight of our vacation! If you are looking for an intimate, high-quality whale watching experience, look no further. The Boat The vessel is fantastic. It's an inflatable-style boat, but don't let that fool you--it was incredibly stable on the water. It seats about 20 people, so it feels personalized rather than crowded. Most of the seats are shaded, which was a huge plus for staying comfortable in the sun while we scanned the horizon. The Crew A massive shout-out to our captain and naturalist Levi & Travis! They were the perfect duo: Safety-First: We felt totally secure and well-cared for the entire time. Informative & Funny: We learned so much about whale behavior, and their humor kept the energy high and the vibes great. Genuine Kindness: You can tell they truly love what they do. The Whales The wildlife did not disappoint! Since we went out in the morning, the water was beautiful, and we saw so many whales. We spent the entire trip watching them breach and splash around. It was a non-stop show of tail flukes and massive splashes. Thank you, Makai Adventures, for such an awesome and unforgettable adventure. We will definitely be back!

We booked last minute, but are so glad we decided to do it! The crew (Levi and Allison) were…read morefantastic - very knowledgeable, made it really fun and light with jokes, and were kind in letting us move around to see an up close encounter. We have recommended them to others and will book with them again if we come back during whale watching season.

Our trip on the Satisfaction was amazing! We had been coordinating with Kip several months prior to…read moreour trip and he was quick with responses and accommodating right through the day of our trip. Captain Fish, Anna and Laura were top notch and provided us an excellent experience onboard. We highly recommend Maui Yacht Charters for an unforgettable and luxurious day on the water!

5 star experience!! No other boat like this one in the islands. The crew is exceptional, from the…read moreservice to the sea creatures. If you are looking for a quality adventure, pampered with good & drink. Maui is the ultimate vacation! I'll be going again soon... Mahalo Satisfaction crew & Aloha!

Brandon, Braxton, Matt, Megan and Nate: this was our family's BEST Excursion!! Even if we could…read moreleave 100 Stars, it wouldn't be enough!! The crew were experts in getting us all organized, on board safely and out to our Snorkeling Area!! They were super professional, fun, friendly and knowledgeable! Breakfast, Lunch, Beverages and Ginger Chews were all included and we even got to see dolphins on our way back to Mā'alaea Bay. Now, we're planning to visit Maui every year at this time and a huge reason is that we can't wait to get back out snorkeling with these awesome folks on Sail Maui Mā'alaea Bay. A+++++++++ Thank you again, Brandon, Braxton, Matt, Megan and Nate!!Mahalo!

Easily the best thing we did in Maui, the whole experience was top notch. The crew was so awesome,…read moredrinks were great and food was excellent. I could not have asked for a better sunset cruise experience. The captain (Braden) was awesome I can't recommend this group enough.