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4.4 (931 reviews)
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Sunset
Chris E.

Crew was attentive and courteous. Sunset cruise was beautiful. Appetizers were plentiful and flavorful. We sailed out of Lahaina which was great. Only the second week that this outfit is back in Lahaina.

View from the Sea
Marshall G.

Update: We re back for an early whale watch trip. It's windy this early , glad we have jackets. Just wait for our boat call in front of the main door. Remember to pay to park QR CODE. update after trip : This time , very little Sea activity. Mainly an expensive coastal boat trip. This captain was different , it felt like he was not searching as much a getting to a turn around point. We had no real activity until the way back. A mother and two young. Many tail flaps and breaching by the young. That made the day.

Tracy D.

What a great experience! The boat was clean and the crew was so friendly. It was also informative. We set off at 7:00. Snorkeling at the crater was amazing. Saw so many fish in clear waters. Then headed to turtle cove but didn't see any turtles That's okay because swimming in the ocean was phenomenal. The tour included a light continental breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend!

Looks good
Mark D.

Dinner cruises are fun to do in Maui. We arrived in the harbor for the meet up then walked a short distance to the boat. The capital ran over the rules of do and not do's. Very nice leisurely cruise out of the harbor and along the coast line. Not much sea life to see other than turtles today. Enjoyed our drinks and the view. Dinner was on point with a lot of fresh veggies. Dessert was unique which was watermelon wedges with pesto and chocolate sauce. Staff took great care of us no complaints at all. Highly recommend this cruise. Beautiful sunsets pretty guaranteed.

Marine Mammals of Hawaii
Chun M.

The Pacific Whale Foundation runs a tight ship for their whale watching tours. They are currently running a 15% discount on their cruises and we jumped on board! We arrived at the center early and there is pay via app parking in the public lot and checked in for the morning brief before we boarded our boat, which was the Kai Ko, a sailing catamaran. Afterwards, the whole group walked down to the docks for boarding. The Kai Ko is a lot bigger than I expected, which was able to accommodate up to 130 people with seating for all on 3 decks. We sat at a bench with a table up forward, but you can sit on the covered upper deck under the sail boom behind the pilot house or on the lower deck with the snack bar. We had the best view forward, but it is exposed to the sun & sea spray. A couple of families sat in the cargo netting right above the waves. The Kai Ko does triple duty for whale watch excursions, as well as dinner cruises and snorkeling, so is equipped for all three trips. For whale watching, they only use the engine and do not raise the sails, which they do use for more relaxed dinner cruises. We motored out of the marina and out into Maalaea Bay and encountered a mother and baby Humpback whales almost immediately. Later we encountered another mother and calf that was also accompanied by an escort whale, which is rare. The mother showed her tail flukes on her last deep dive, which is used to identify the whale by their unique tail markings. You learn a lot of whale facts from the onboard guides. Later, one of the crew lowered a hydrophone in the water to record & broadcast Humpback whale songs over the ship's speakers, which was pretty cool. There were other whales that did full body breaches out of the water, but we were really far away. The whole whale watch cruise is 2 hours and returns you back to the docks exactly on the hour. It was an exciting excursion and we got back in time for lunch.

Store front
Joy K.

We really enjoyed our dinner sunset cruise with Pacific Whale. I chose this cruise over others that I researched mainly because of ease of boarding, dining set up, meals and reviews. Everything was as I expected and it was all great! Seating is assigned. All seats are good. The three course meal was served at our tables. The meal was delicious. The captain took us on a slow cruise not far from where we boarded and we enjoyed the beautiful coast and sunset of Maui. I wore sea sick bands, but I really didn't need them because it was pretty smooth. But, I'd rather be safe than sorry. Check in is inside the store. Be sure to browse the store. Tip: parking after 5pm is free of charge, so don't pay for any more hours after 5pm. I would definitely choose Pac Whale again for a sunset dinner cruise.

Snorkeling Honolua Bay in July!
J C.

Fun sail out to the bay and great, calm conditions in the bay. We saw green sea turtles, eels, parrot fish, Maninis, lobster, moorish idol, and more. Loved Captain Chris' lunch special which was a hot dog with pulled pork and bbq sauce and his homemade special sauce. Mai Tais were flowing and it was smooth out of the harbor despite HUGE waves. Highly recommend.

Hard to see through people
Cyn D.

Had a good time. We booked for the following day and showed up at 10 am. The only availability was on a boat capacity of 100 people. I think next time I'd go on a more private, intimate ride. There wasn't much shade, outside if we sat inside, we'd miss it all. There were some snacks, chocolate, candy, popcorn,chips. Small bathroom, not the cleanest, the boat was in decent shape not the best or cleanest. It was hard to whale watch with so many people running around in front of you or hogging up space. Every time we came across a whale the ship would turn opposite direction and we'd lose sight. For 200 plus it was a decent ride. We were able to see a few from afar and dolphins.

What an amazing trip! Great Captain and an excellent, friendly crew. We took a PacWhale excursion to the crater to snorkel. The crater itself is beautiful and still a very healthy environment for marine life including all kinds of fish, octopus, eels, and very small reef sharks. A bonus: the food on the boat is great too! Drinks included! Not sure if it's all that salt air, but the chicken sandwiches were a 10! The side of macaroni salad is soooooo good. Also-- they def build some education into the mix. Def don't hesitate to sign up.

Outside
Courtenay O.

This was a very satisfying 2 hour whale watch. The onboard captain and research assistants were very helpful & knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable & not crowded. It was easy to move about when the boat was not moving. We saw several whales: mother and calf as well as 3 competing males further away. We also saw spouts in the distance. We did not see breaches, but we did see pectoral and tail slapping, as well as a few tails before the whales disappeared below. If you want to enjoy the whale watching without taking photos, a professional photographer will present you with photos of whales seen on your trip for a nominal cost. He'll also show you photos of your group, if you asked him to photograph you & your grou. No selfies necessary! We would highly recommend this whale watch in Maui. AND if you buy tickets to the Aquarium, you'll receive a code to receive 10% off the whale watch price. All money supports the Pacific Whale Foundation, which we have been supporting since 1996.

Whales!
John T.

This was my second time whale watching with PacWhale and it was as magnificent and breathtaking as the first. This is truly a remarkable experience that I honestly consider a must do if you visit Hawaii during whale season. The staff were excellent and there were snacks and beverages present on board. Definitely plan to wear sun protection or sunscreen as you will have little to no protect from the sun out o the water. There are internal areas of the boat where you won't be in the sun, but I found them to be actually hotter because of a lack of air circulation.

Sunset
Maria T.

We got a deal. JB from a stand we saw walking got us a two for one So we pretty much paid for one ticket marked down a little with the exception of sitting in a time share. It's an hour and a half so it's fine and we got a dinner cruise half off! We were originally supposed to go on the Quicksliver but JB was having a hard time getting it booked. They kept losing connection and then it was full! I can't remember the name of the boat. ‍ It wasn't as fancy as the others but I thought it was fine. We got to sit what I thought was the back of the boat, turns out it was the front. We had like our own private area which was nice. The crew members were super friendly which was nice... I've come across a couple of businesses here in Maui that are not that friendly and the people as well.. The captain was super informative and I liked all the stories he shared with us on our dinner cruise. I was so fascinated with how our servers carried the drinks and food without spilling it while the boat was moving.. lmao. I would of dropped everything! The cruise was nice, it was pretty much smooth sailing. I loved the history the captain shared and his story as well! They play music too but I'd rather like to hear the stories more. We had beautiful views I was scared it was going to rain or we weren't going to be able to see the sunset because it got cloudy. We saw a beautiful sunset. Friendly staff. Great captain. Drinks were good. Make sure to bring CASH we didn't know this and thought we could tip with our card. It's CASH only to tip which is understandable because they share amongst each other. My server said he had Venmo so I had to tip him through there. It's better to just have cash on hand because they do not take card. His name was Wil Dewey young guy but very friendly! You get 3 free drinks (adult beverages) and I think unlimited water, soda. Dinner was good. Hold onto your plates there are some rough patches but most part of our trip was smooth sailing. They said the proceeds go back into the foundation and the community which is great! I would definitely come back to a dinner cruise or snorkeling with them. I will do a boat snorkeling trip the next time we come back. This was my first time in Maui and a majority of the places and people were great. You get a handful of snobby entitled people but you'll get that wherever, just ignore them and don't give them your business! Now if you're looking for a FANCY boat like really fancy this boat we were on is not one of those but it's a nice boat and the captain and crew were amazing! Beautiful views, the captain said we were lucky because he's never seen the sky like that and such calm waters! Thank you for the awesome experience! I'm so later doing my reviews been busy runnng around. I will definitely be back hopefully with my family next time so they can experience this as well! They had inside seating as well. Also up top I didn't see the other side of the boat I stayed in the front but I liked where we sat! They do assigned seating so you don't have to worry about trying to rush to be first etc. I was happy with our seats in the front we had a private area only one other couple but they disappeared so it was pretty much just us until sunset and everyone came to take pictures in the front since we were facing the sunset Thank you again! I watched the videos back and it was the ocean guardian boat! Nice boat and great service

Samantha C.

Amazing whale watch! What really stood our to me for this boat was how knowledgeable and passionate the crew was. This organization gives back most of their proceeds to sustainability. One of the programs they fund is to help the local kids go on trips/learn. Another program they do is ocean clean up. Great company to support!!

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Is there anywhere to store your belongings while snorkeling?

We just did the snorkeling tour a few days ago and you just leave your belongings at your seat. They assign your seats so you keep the same spot the entire tour. I felt comfortable leaving my belongings out in the open (all my stuff was in a… 

Will you get sea sick on the sunset cruise?

If you normally get sea-sick then yes, my wife gets sea sick and had to take dramamine

How much per excursion?

Snorkeling was $159.

Is the bar on the sunset cruise an open bar?

I believe you get a couple of drink tickets with your sunset cruise purchase.

How much are disposable camera rentals? Also I have my own snorkel but might need to rent fins, how much are those? Thanks!

Snorkel equipment is included (including fins, wetsuit shirts are $10). They have underwater cameras for rent for $40.

Would a 18 month old be able to go on this tour? Is it appropriate if we bring him on the snorkeling tour?

Yes, I took my 16 month old to the whale boat tour and she had a great time!

Could someone who cant swim enjoy this trip w/o snorkeling or perhaps just snrkel with a life jacket or other floatation device?

Life jackets, swim belts, and noodles are all provided allowing people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the snorkeling trip.

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4.9(2.4k reviews)
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I'm not one to typically write reviews for anything, but I felt inspired to in this case. My family…read moredid the Trilogy Molokini trip a week ago with our 10 and 8 year old boys who are ok swimmers, but had never snorkeled before, and it was the highlight of our entire Hawai'i trip. The snorkeling is amazing, the crew was awesome (especially with the kids, and Captain Nicholas was hilarious), and the food and drinks were great (breakfast, lunch, open bar, and ice cream.) The kids (and most adults) wear floatation belts, so it's fine if everyone isn't a super-strong swimmer. They had boogie boards available as well if needed. We even saw a reef shark! I can't recommend the entire experience enough.

Took the tour to Lanai again. Same great experience. These guys throw in the little extras than…read moremake a huge difference in your experience from start to finish. Never feel like an inconvenience asking by for something...food, drink. Napkin...whatever. Nice sail over, saw lots of dolphins. And the cinnamon rolls and breakfast sandwiches helped pass the time. Snorkel off the beach offered snorkel vest instead of flotation belt to allow free diving. Great spot for sea life. Lunch was exceptional...chicken, noodles, salad, bread, corn, POG and they just kept it coming. Captain said they don't feed you till you are full, they feed you till your jaw is tired from chewing... Serious great time, will sail with them again.

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Pride of Maui - The Pride of Maui returning from Molokini

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4.3(853 reviews)
0.2 mi
43 years in business
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Did our 2nd snorkel tour on this boat. Both trips were with Captain Justin…read more The trip starts with some fruit, pastries and juices on the way to Molokini Crater. You stay there for about an hour then then over to Turtle town. Both locations had wildlife to see. At there crater there was lots of fish, a couple eels and an octopus. Turtle town had more turtles last time but we were able to see 4 turtles this trip. Last trip there was probably 15 that we saw. On the way back they serve up drinks and lunch. The crew was really friendly and helpful. I also chose this boat due to its size. I get motion sickness and the larger size of this boat helps cut down on how choppy the boat cruises through the water.

We had an absolute blast on the Pride of Maui! Snorkeling was amazing. the water at the crater was…read morecrystal clear, we saw a big sea turtle along with several other fish, and the whole experience was unforgettable. A special shoutout to Captain Justin, who did an incredible job. Him & the crew kept everything running smoothly, made everyone feel comfortable, and clearly loves what he does. The crew was friendly, the boat was great, and the food and drinks were a perfect bonus. If you're visiting Maui, this is a must-do. Highly recommend!

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Sail Maui- Maalaea - Maui Sunset Sail

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4.8(327 reviews)
0.1 mi

My friend and I booked a snorkeling excursion here and a fantastic group of professionals made us…read morefeel safe, special and secure before during and after the snorkeling. Breakfast croissants and cinnamon rolls with fruit were served in the morning and lunch was served after we snorkeled. Visibility was good on the morning we went although I felt the ocean was a little crowded with people not only from our group but also from other tour boats. Overall, the trip was pleasurable, as the crew was top notch, knowledgeable, and always looked out for us. Special shoutout and thanks to Joe and Ollie! They had a bar as well, so I sipped cold white wine on our way back to shore, staring at the vast ocean waves!

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!

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4.5(432 reviews)
0.2 mi

We had an incredible experience aboard Calypso for the Molokini snorkel. Our 9-year-old son has a…read morerare progressive disease, is Deaf, and is wheelchair dependent, so we honestly never thought a snorkel excursion like this would be accessible for our family. From the moment we boarded, the crew made us feel not just accommodated, but genuinely welcomed. While transferring our son and his wheelchair onto the boat, I mentioned that he was Deaf and couldn't wear his hearing aids onboard. Without missing a beat, Clifford immediately began signing to him, explaining in ASL how he was going to lift and assist him. He continued using ASL with him throughout the trip. That kind of inclusion meant more to our family than I can put into words. Our son was even able to use the slide to get into the ocean to snorkel! When it was time to get back onboard, Sea Bass came right over to lift him from the water. And because he's 9, of course one trip down the slide wasn't enough. Sea Bass helped him get out of the water again and again, always with a smile and never once making him feel like helping him was a burden. He told us how happy he was to see our son enjoying himself and how much joy it brought him to help give him that experience. As parents of a child with significant disabilities, those words and that attitude stay with you. Another crew member repeatedly helped defog our goggles while we were in the ocean and even let our son rest on his surfboard when he needed a break from snorkeling. We live here on Maui, and this experience completely changed what we thought was possible for our family. We went into it wondering how accessible a snorkel excursion could really be and left already talking about bringing our family when they come to visit. Thank you, Calypso, Clifford, Sea Bass, and the entire crew. You didn't just make accommodations for our son--you made him feel like he belonged there. That made this a truly special experience for our whole family.

I've been on a lot of ecotours, and this was a really exceptional experience…read more STAFF - The staff are really prepared, attentive, and take care of things I never considered, like having multiple kinds of prescription goggles aboard. FOOD - The food was also very good quality. I was pleasantly surprised to get a tempeh wrap for my vegetarian meal; many places just stop at cheese and veggies. WILDLIFE - The reef around Molokini itself is not in great condition due to extensive bleaching, unfortunately, but the variety of marine life, including a few endemic reef fish, is still enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with this company.

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