We had a great time on our 5 hour snorkel tour! I have been on many snorkel tours in Hawaii and this was our best experience. Captain Nick and Laura were knowledgeable, and helpful. We highly enjoyed captain Nicks "dad jokes". Thanks for the great time!!! read more

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It's like snorkeling in an aquarium...with DYNAMITE! I can't recommend this trip ENOUGH. We vacillated for WEEKS on which snorkeling tour to take our second grader on; combing through reviews and the safety regulations, and so on and so forth. We have had TERRIBLE luck on other "family friendly tours" in other places that we really wanted this one to be special for our son, and holy snopes, did Kai and Redline deliver. To say this was a once in a lifetime experience would be an understatement. I can't imagine there are too many other experiences like this in the world. The tour operators were completely on point; making us all feel safe and secure, and because we were on a smaller boat we not only got to leave later, but we got there faster, which meant we got to use the limited vacation time doing what we actually wanted to do, SNORKEL MOLOKINI CRATER! They provided all the snorkel gear we needed along with flotation devices, we thought we might need wetsuits because the water was colder at shore here in the winter months, but it was perfectly sundrenched and tepid when we got there, and off we went. The water was the bluest blue I have ever seen and we got to just float amongst the most marine life I have ever seen not behind a glass wall aquarium. It never got old. And getting to watch my son dive and dive towards the coral for an entire morning; identifying Parrot fish and Clown fish and Angel fish is an experience I will never, ever forget, and be appreciative of for the rest of my life. I'm grateful this place exists and these guys exist and treat such an incredible spot with such respect and carefulness. I will recommend this forever and ever and ever! read more

I'm from Maui and have been on many whale watches over the years. This is my second whale watch of this season. This one was by far my favorite one of all the whale watches I've been on. Captain Kahi and firstmate Jake are knowledgeable and friendly. They spotted whale activity that I couldn't see. Jokes are actually funny. They add to the good, fun experience. This morning, there was more whale breaches than I've ever seen on a tour, but that can't be planned or expected for every tour. We could even see some whales breaching in the far distance that we couldn't get to. Although, it seems that we got to the whale activity faster once it was spotted. The raft is smaller than other raft whale watches I've been on, and so it feels faster. The raft ride at fast speed is a fun experience with or without the whales! They play fun music while riding fast in "search mode." It's feels like a water ride at a theme park with some salt water splashes. My elderly mom loved it, but she's an adventurer and loves boat rides. I'd book again, even later in whale season, just to ride the raft. Scenery and photos of Maui's coast from open water was also nice. Parking was free and wasn't an issue for us, but we were early when the lot was mostly empty. It was filled when we left. There is a restroom at the dock. We booked the first tour of the day. Check in at 6:30am. Boarding at 6:45am. Left dock at 7:00am as the sun was rising. It wasn't hot. Weather was nice which cannot be planned. Ocean wasn't choppy yet. My preference would be to book at this time again. read more

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My son and I went on a whale watching tour with Redline this morning. I have been on 35 plus tours and this was one of the best. They were able find a pod of whales that put on a show for us for the whole time we were on the water. Our crew Danni and Jake were outstanding. They were very knowledgeable. We are looking forward to our next trip with Redline. I just booked another trip with them for next Friday. Several years ago my son and did a snorkel trip with Redline and it was out standing also. read more

Booked a 5 hour tour and had a great time with the family. Felt safe on the boat and the crew was knowledgeable. Be careful sitting on the front of the boat if you have back issues. Saw plenty of sea life while diving and Tons of turtles. We got lucky and spotted a pod of dolphins at the end of our tour. The boat captain followed them for a while and gave us plenty of awesome shots. read more

Redline Rafting - Island of Kahului (Maui) from the boat - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We had a great time on our 5 hour snorkel tour with Chase & Jake! We even saw several whales, and our Captain sent out videos of the whale that swam right by our boat. Food was delicious as well. Highly recommend Redline Rafting if you're in Maui :) read more

If you love snorkeling, swimming, exploring and some adrenaline adventures Redline Rafting 5 hour trip to Molokini and around Maui is the way to go! Just spent the morning out with the most awesome and friendly team of Tony and Ali, and we all had a great memorable adventure. With the remnants of a hurricane earlier in the week, we easily switched our tour day to a day later in the week when it seemed winds would be more mild. And they were. It was a beautiful morning out, but bare in mind, even if it's calm inland once you get out towards the crater it will be breezy, wavy, and if anyone in your gang is prone to motion sickness, they are going to get sick early in the trip but once you move in from the crater, and they crank up the speed, with the wind, excitement and drenching of water of everyone on the boat, most of that seasickness will subside. Also provided sodas and water, a light snack and sandwiches for lunch. Also good quality snorkeling gear and if you need wetsuits. The boat rides in between do get chilly in the wind and surf so may not be a bad idea for some to suit up. Again amazing trip, and would highly recommend to anyone young and old down for an adventure, but again not for the faint hearted as the race across the waves is a high energy experience and the deep water around the crater may be a little much for some less confident sea swimmers. Only downer is our daughter getting sick the day before so mom and daughter couldn't make the trip. They have a 48 hr cancellation rule which is understandable, but when asking to maybe get a discount on a future trip or so, the booking person said they cannot do such a thing. Maybe a little flexibility for such scenarios may help with customer relations and goodwill but other than that, the ones of us that got to go on the trip had a bunch of fun. Thanks guys! read more

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Everything was perfect from loading onto the boat, to the boat ride, and when the snorkeling started. Tony and Nick did great with everything. They make you feel like you're at home. Will come back to Redline Rafting every Maui trip! read more

Me and my husband went on a snorkeling tour with Redline a had a great time. The tour guides were knowledgeable, helpful and fun. We saw a lot of colorful fish and coral. I would highly recommend them if you want to have a great time. read more

Nic and Jake were great today! We got to see mom and baby, big males and a couple other sightings. Took their time looking for whales we're not in a rush to hurry back to the dock. Great day on the Redline rafting! read more

Great experience on an early morning whale watching trip. Nick and Nick were great captains. Love the zodiac because it can maneuver quickly towards whale sightings. And it was a very smooth ride. And as they had a few extra minutes they extended the trip a little in pursuit of more whales. And let's not forget the sea shanties!! Highly recommend. read more

Had a great time with Tony and Nick on the 5-hour Molokini and South Maui trip! We had a group of 8 just in our party, and several others were also with us on the boat. Great spots to snorkel, and saw a diversity of fish, a shark, and even several sea turtles. Entertainment was great! They took awesome care of us, spoiled us really. Highly recommend this outfit! You won't be disappointed. read more

We had an absolute blast on the 5 hr morning snorkel. The guides were so knowledgeable on everything about the area, and as a bonus we're also hilarious. We felt safe and cared for. Well worth the money to go see some epic snorkel spots with some amazing guides! read more

Highly recommend the 5 hour snorkeling trip with Captain Tony and Makenna! We did 4 stops for awesome snorkeling! We spotted millions of sea fish along with sea turtles and sea stars too! We also watched whales breach while commuting between snorkel stops. The breakfast and lunch serve were both delicious and timely! The knowledge of the habitat shared by the crew was awesome as well. They even got our 10 year old to snorkel even though he was scared. These guys really are true experts of the environment and this excursion was well worth the money. Highly recommend! read more

So much fun! Tony and Nick were the best and flexible in our private charter with our family. Took us to some incredible snorkel spots and were very attentive to make sure we all had fun! Will us then again next time we are in Maui! read more

My daughter and I did the 5 hour tour to Molokini (inside and backside), La Perouse Bay, a lava finger near there, and Turtle Town. The time flew by and you could spend as much time as you wanted at each spot. My fave was the backside of Molokini. No one else was there, the water was a deep blue, and you could get very close to the back. The boat had 14 people on our tour and the raft is the same kind Navy Seals use. Ride was pretty bumpy from Molokini to La Perouse Bay, but they give you plenty of warning. Our captains Dani and Jake told us a lot of interesting historical and geologic facts. The food (breakfast and lunch) was fresh and delicious. Plenty of dry storage under your seat. Boat did not feel crowded. Equipment was in good shape and the frequent defogging worked great. i would highly recommend this tour read more

Awesome. Tony and Nick were not only very helpful, nice and informative but also pretty funny! Great trip!!

We chose Redline rafting for a private charter with my husband's work associates. we did a snorkeling and whale watch to the Molokini Crater!!! They were AMAZING!!! he had a secret snorkeling spot for us away from ALL the other boats and the water was crystal clear!! We saw all kinds of fish, dolphins, and listened for whales! If that wasn't enough, we had an epic ride back and they found ALL the whales for us!! 10/10 MUST DO!!! read more

Redline Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Redline is a smaller raft type boat. It was perfect for maneuvering so we could get great angles for viewing and pictures. The crew were super nice and very informative. Whale watching was fantastic (February). We had so many whales breaching I didn't know where to film. We even had a little guy do a breach. Yes, these are my actual pictures, well, pictures of pictures from the back of my SLR camera that I haven't downloaded yet. read more

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We went on the 5 hour tour and it was amazing. Our guides were fun and very knowledgeable about Hawaii especially Maui! I highly recommend this company!!!! read more

Went on an early morning 5 hour snorkel trip with these guys (chase and another awesome crew member) We had an amazing time and they knew some cool spots. One of them told Dad jokes the entire time and we thought it was quite entertaining. Only reasons I wouldn't give a 5 star is: They don't have bathrooms at the pier OR on the ship (this is not their fault but it still sucks if you drive 50mins in the morning to get there then have to use a bathroom only to find out you must hold it for the next FIVE HOURS!) They don't allow BYOB- no booze allowed? (which is strange since every other snorkel trip we've done you can drink-obviously in moderation) All in all definitely worth the money! read more

Redline Rafting - Molokini Crater - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Great outfit. Excellent guides and equipment. My whole family enjoyed it. Highly recommend!

We went on the 5 hour Molokini snorkel tour with guides Tim and Lottie. We went to 4 different snorkeling locations around Molokini and south Maui. All locations had a great amount of sea life, with the last location having a plentiful amount of sea turtles! The water was super clear, and there was a variety of fish and coral. Breakfast and lunch were provided, which was a plus, and included vegetarian options. Highly recommend Dramamine if you have a sensitive tummy, it's a little rough getting out there and on the backside of the crater stop. Tim and Lottie were very kind and informative. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, would do it again. read more

We had beautiful weather yesterday. The crew was great. We found a mom and baby right away, then a competition group, and an epic breach on our way into the ramp! Memories for life! read more

Redline Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

WOW!!!! We took the 7am whale watching trip and it was amazing. The whales put on a spectacular show. Our crew said it was the holy grail of whale tours. We saw several mama's and baby whales. We saw two breaching whales and we saw a few competition groups of males. Our captain, Kahi, was respectful of keeping a good distance from the whales but at one point the whales came close to us. Our naturalist, Makena, educated us on the whales' behavior. It was a thrilling and educational morning I highly recommend redline rafting. The boat is small enough to be nimble to get you to the whales. read more

Redline Rafting - Whale breaching - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We had a fantastic trip and got to see so much! We were able to stop at 4 different snorkel spots so much of our time on the tour was in the water. Our crew, Jake and Kaika, did an amazing job! They went out of their way to make sure I got my veggie sandwich. Highly recommend if you're looking for a smaller, more personal experience. read more

I prefer these small inflatable boats to the big tour boats for whale watching every year. You get closer to the whales. Departs from Kihei boat ramp. There were 15 people in the boat and a captain and a naturalist. Comfortable seating. 1 1/2 hours. read more

Redline Rafting - Be ready to take photos and videos - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Dani and Alea were an amazing captain and crew. They were helpful, friendly, and educated us on a lot of history none of us on the boat had any clue about. My first time snorkeling and now I feel I've been spoiled, Molokini is the only way to go. We experienced a little bit of rain but IT DIDNT AFFECT THE VISIBILITY AT ALL. There was no loose sediment, and I was able to see a wide variety of marine life. We brought our own equipment, but they also provide everything, including a defog for your goggles (came in very handy). read more

Redline Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Kahi and Zach were the best snorkel dive guides on the planet . Well worth the money and then some . If you're going to go on a tour , this is hands down the best team and service! read more

Redline Rafting - Molokini - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We took the 2 hour Molokini snorkel tour and it was amazing!!! All girl crew was so informative and friendly! Definitely recommend if you're coming to Maui this is a must do activity. Thank yall for the amazing tour and wonderful read more

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The staff really made this snorkeling trip, the guys were really informative and knew a lot about the islands and spots we snorkeled around. Not to mention were hilarious. We got to swim turtles, see dolphins, and see some of the most beautiful reefs and fish. If you are looking for an awesome experience, I 100% recommend going with Redline Rafting! read more

Redline Rafting - The island of Molokini, a crescent-shaped volcanic crater located between Maui and Kaho'olawe - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Joined Redline for the two hour snorkeling tour to Molokini after another company cancelled on us at the last minute because they didn't have the minimum number of snorkelers. Honestly, it worked out for the best though, because this tour was awesome! We had the best guides and it was just a quick 15 minute ride to the crater. We were given lots of tips and felt super safe, even my husband, who isn't the strongest swimmer. We saw so many fish and the water was so clear. Definitely recommend if you've never been before. Easy and plentiful parking, and clear instructions on what to bring, etc. be sure to bring some cash for gratuity if you enjoyed your time. When trying to pick a snorkel tour, there were so many options and I wasn't sure how to differentiate, but definitely pick Redline. Awesome experience! read more

Had a great time snorkeling both sides of the crater and turtle town. The raft ride itself was thrilling and fast! We had a blast and our guides were so fun! read more

Redline Rafting - Crater snorkeling - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Awesome experience again with Redline. This is easily my favorite excursion on Maui and you go out with a small group. Crew is great and nowhere else on the island compares to snorkeling Molokini. read more

Redline Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Breathtaking whale watching! This was BY FAR our favorite activity during our vacation in Hawaii. The guides were knowledgeable and fun! My 11 yr old came home reciting all the facts he learned. HIGHLY recommend this company! read more

We had an awesome experience snorkeling Molokini today - all made possible by Hannah and Tony! Tony was cracking jokes for the entire 2 hours (to a tough crowd ngl) which really made the journey fun. Both of them are friendly, professional, salt of the earth people! They are accommodating and supportive, especially to snorkel newbies like myself!! They made our trek memorable and we are so appreciative!! P.S. If you have not been on a raft boat before, try to sit towards the back (behind captain). The speed and bumpiness in the front is no joke!! read more

My whale of a tale... In my lifetime, I have one moment that took my breath away and that's the birth of my precious baby girl. Today, God blessed me with my second moment that took my breath away. It nearly brought me to tears. Starting with the referral from concierge at Residence Inn Wailea, I called Redline Rafting to book whale watching. To my pleasant surprise, the representative offered me a generous discount for being kamaaina. It was a gorgeous Sunday and you couldn't ask for better water conditions. We met at Kihei Small Boat Harbor and as we headed out, Mike and Jonathan went over the entire safety briefing. Immediately, we could see a lot of whale activity in the distance. Everyone was excited and taking pictures. We got to a point where Mike and Jonathan turned the engine off and put a hydrophone under water so we could hear the whales sing. Then it happened... While our boat was still, the engine was not on, and just as if the whales were queued to follow the educational briefing from Mike and Jonathan, this majestic humpback whale came from underneath and slowly swam alongside our boat then spouted from his blow hole, came up, waved his pec fin, and rounded out showing a brilliant peduncle arch. Then another whale near our boat did the same breathtaking greeting followed by yet another. It was like a pod came under us and kept us entertained for this magical moment. Everyone felt honored to witness such a magnificent display. Even Mike and Jonathan said they haven't had this close of an encounter before. The 1.5 hours went by so quick and while no one wanted to leave, we all knew that we got WAY more than what we paid for. So the generous discount I received for being kamaaina, I generously paid forward and tipped Mike and Jonathan for the most spectacular whale watching ever. Big kudos to Mike and Jonathan for following the 100 yard no approach rule. They stated several times, they honor the respectful viewing distance as required by federal law. Oh, and thanks for getting us back safely too :) There's nothing else that compares to this divine experience. Thank you Lord! read more

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We have been on numerous whale watches in Maui. We were so disappointed with this company and would not recommend it. The staff were not very professional and the captain was going way too fast for the choppy water, causing huge jarring drops on the boat. This was surprising since she was pregnant. The boat stayed with one whale the entire time and there was very little information provided during the watch. They really seemed to want to be done for the day. The most off putting part was the captain asking for a $20 tip from each person at the end of the whale watches. There are much better companies in Maui. I would skip this one. read more

amazing guides! great experience. loved my time aboard. this is making me put 85 characters. read more

Such a great experience. I live here on Maui and have been on a ton of snorkel tours, and this one has been by far the best one. Cody & Nathan were awesome. Mahalo Nui to such a beautiful day on the water and giving my friends visiting a memorable time read more