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    Teralani Sailing Adventures

    4.7 (942 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    Maui maui
    Amari T.

    Very easy sailing journey. Great crew. Dinner was better than expected with short rib or maui maui option. Protein a little small but well done. We would book again.

    Captain Mario!! Cheeee-Hooooo!!!
    Michael G.

    Me, my wife, in-laws and two young boys had an amazing time with captain Mario and his crew! Captain Mario and crew were very inviting, informative, and funny. Made us feel like Ohana! The food and drinks were on par and not only did we get to see a bunch of sea turtles but we were fortunate enough to be taken on an extra adventure and spotted a mother whale and her calf. No extra cost if you don't look at the whale . Overall great experience and would recommend Mario and his crew!! One last note, when boarding and unboarding from the beach, keep your eye on the wave. Cheeeee-Hoooooo!

    Kulwinder J.

    We booked the Premier Snorkel Sail, and it was one of the best experiences we had in Maui. The tour was from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (checked in at 9:00 AM), and the full 5-hour trip was absolutely worth the price of around $169.95. This adventure included a tropical breakfast, a chef-inspired BBQ lunch, and a free open bar with Hawaiian beers, wine, and Mai Tais. We visited two snorkeling spots--one near the mother twig area and the other at an artificial reef. Both were stunning, and we got to see turtles, fish, and beautiful coral. The food cooked by Julia was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best food we had on the island. But the highlight of the entire trip was Deyha. She was the true star--kind, genuine, humble, and so empowering. She remembered everyone's names, checked in on us constantly, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Our captain, Nicole, was amazing as well--professional, friendly, and reassuring. If you don't know how to swim, they provide floats and teach you exactly what to do. I was really hesitant to get into the water, but Desa encouraged me, and it turned into one of the best decisions of my life. The boat was extremely clean--the bathrooms, eating area, and cleaning stations were spotless. The overall vibe on board was positive, friendly, and safe. The only small downside was that the ticket seller advertised it as a whale-watching + snorkeling tour, but once on the boat, we learned it was mainly a snorkeling tour, and they would only stop for whales if spotted. Still, the crew more than made up for it with their exceptional service. We did the morning Premier Snorkel Sail, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Maui. Beautiful views, incredible crew, great food, and unforgettable memories. 100% worth it.

    Crystal K.

    February is known to be peak whale season in Maui and being able to witness it firsthand was a magical experience. The crew are all incredible, super friendly, and attentive with a vast amount of knowledge. Learning about the fun facts was quite entertaining in between whale spotting. The captain took us to multiple spots and it was a breathtakingly beautiful experience and wonderful way to get the morning started. Went out on the first trip at 7:30 am which I enjoyed because the sun wasn't too harsh at this time. The crew passed out water and had snacks on board, I had some pineapple and muffin. The meeting spot was towards the water on the beachwalk, close to the hut where you can rent gear such as snorkels, fins, & boards. It's close to Kāʻanapali Beach Resort. They check you in and you do a beach loading onto the catamaran. There are plenty of spots to sit or stand and it was a good group of people. Got to experience both close and far spotting, one whale came really close and we got to see it swim under the water and come up to spout. Loved being able to watch them in their natural element, doing turns, breaching, and playing. Can't thank the wonderful and lovely staff enough! I did the Whale Watch experience but Teralani does offer other options such as snorkeling adventures and sunset cruises.

    David M.

    We had a fantastic time. Boarding was at the shore with an on time departure. Our captain Jacob was fantastic. Our deckhand Josh was amazing. Such a great guy. The names of a couple kind ladies escape me. They were also extremely kind and helpful. Shortly after boarding Jacob ran through the perfunctory Coast Guard mandated information for the excursion. After that the chase was on! lol. We saw lots of whales. Even a few calves. The staff onboard was a book of knowledge and it was so beautiful to hear so much about the majestic creatures. Snacks and never were included. The trip was from start to finish completely amazing. Thanks again to the wonderful staff!!

    Zach P.

    Overall, good experience. We picked this snorkel adventure because it was close to our hotel and it was only 4 hours so it wouldn't take up a big chunk of the day. Everything went smoothly, with great communication from the crew. Tanner, Elena, Kelly and Jake all did a great job with the organization, the food and the drinks. Food was good and well prepared. The open bar is always a plus. The boat took us near Lahaina to a spot that had plenty of turtles which were friendly and would swim right up next to you. Also go to see some dolphins up close. Highly recommend this tour.

    Jumping from the boat
    Beau C.

    Yep...they did it...a well deserved five stars. To start with they are close to Kāʻanapali so easy to get to if you are staying at one of the resorts there. They seemed to be affiliated with Outrigger so have an agreement to use the Outrigger parking garage for only $8 which had plenty of easy parking. We were on the Teralani 5 (sailing catamaran) with Captain Patrick. Hotel valet directed us on where to go. Check-In was super easy and then we did a beach boarding near the Outrigger. Once on board the crew took care of us like VIPs. Started by getting everyone a cup of water to stay hydrated, nice touch, then handing out equipment to anyone who needed it. Motored away from the beach while the Captain gave his briefing. The captain seems to be on Aloha time because his 2 minute briefing is not 2 minutes...hehe...anyway... Continental breakfast was the usual breads & fruit & juice & Starbucks coffee. Well, Starbucks wasn't usual. Our sail had two stops (captain's choice) both beautiful locations. Snorkeled the first location then motored to the other. BBQ lunch and snorkel at the second location. They opened the gate on the second deck for brave souls (like my grandson and me) to jump into the ocean. So much fun. On the way back to the beach they put up a sail and sat on the front net and enjoyed the quiet, wind powered (no motor) trip back. Had a first day crew member (Phillip) who seemed to go out of his way to make us feel like ohana. I think he chose a good boat to work on. A cool bonus (which had nothing to do with the planning or the boat) was we happened upon a pod of about 40 or so spinner dolphins. They swam next to, then crossed in front of us several times and a couple rode the bow wake at about 10-12 knots for several minutes. You can't plan things like that, just lucky. Okay the snorkel trip was pretty much like most others, good communication, good safety procedures, professional captain & crew and a nice boat. The difference on the Teralani 5 was the culture. They treated their guests and each other like ohana and VIPs. The culture seemed to be "welcome to our boat and how may we take best care of you." Food, service, Open Bar, questions, whatever we can do for you we will. Everything was included once you were onboard. (Photos from the professional photographer were optional at a reasonable price.) All boats go to basically the same locations, but what sets the Teralani 5 apart is the crew and how they put forth the extra effort towards their guests. We will certainly work to get onboard with them again next year when we return.

    Maurizio B.

    Thank you so much Teralani 5. You almost achieved to cover the whole sunset. Soooo much ocean out there and you anchor right in front of the beach....

    Mark C.

    Teralani 5 today almost ran us over while we were on the beach at the cabana at the Maui eldorado. They had to yell at us to get out of the way. Then they anchored the boat to our private cabana. Hooked up to our hose water. While tethered to our hose water the "captain" which i can tell didnt know what they were doing. Pulled out from the shore with the hose attached and broke the water piping for our cabana. Teralani please do better and find better ways to find water than almost running over people and breaking infrastructure. I dont know the laws 100 % out here but I can almost guarantee you this was not a permitted move.

    Nice view from the boat

    First time in Maui with my husband and did the whale watching adventure and it was the absolute best time. Nick, Evan, and Joel are such a great team, we got to see whales and the hospitality was superb. I couldn't have asked for a better time. Thank you for such a great experience!!

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    very cool experience. had a lot of fun and the water was so clear. we saw so many fishes. the food was also good

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    Great crew members great evening sail ,nice Catarmaran and easy booking and checking in

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    Awesome job! So many whales, good food and drink!!! Mario and crew were great! Highly recommended!

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    Ask the Community - Teralani Sailing Adventures

    Can a person who walks with a cane do this sunset dinner cruise?

    Sure! But the boat does get quick rocky with the waves.

    Is the snorkel sailing tour recommended for non swimmers?

    They provide flotation devices and boards to lie on, so a reasonable person who is a non swimmer could have a good time.

    Is this recommend for non-swimmer?

    I went on their boat to do whale watching with my family and my husband and 1 year old are non swimmers. The tour we had didn't have an option to go in the water but the ride was secure. You had the option to sit up top on the deck or to sit down… Read more

    Your website states infant costs (0-2): $67.00 (plus taxes & fees). Does this apply to any infants…

    Yes correct

    Is there a restroom on board?

    There are two non-sex specific heads. These are the largest, cleanest, most well-maintained bathrooms I've seen on a boat. There is even a porthole so you don't get that claustrophobic feeling you often get in heads on boats.

    Does the premier snorkel trip go to Molokini?

    Sorry i don't know the answer to your question. To go to Molokini we used Kai Kanani in Wailea-Makena https://www.kaikanani.com/

    Do they validate parking at Whalers, and if not, where do you park?

    After our sailing trip, we went to whalers village and bought gelato and they validated our parking. Any of the ABC stores in the mall will validate with a minimum purchase i… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Teralani Sailing Adventures

    Captain Patrick, Guide Ian, and our third crew member (I'm so sorry for forgetting your name!) were excellent.

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    Sea Maui - Memorable sunsets

    Sea Maui

    (1.1k reviews)

    On our vacation to Maui last week, we took trips out to the sea with Sea Maui twice. Our first trip…read moreout was an adults-only family excursion while the kids hung out with their grandma and auntie. The catamaran was pretty sweet, with some really comfy bean bags overlooking the edge out to the ocean. While we did occasionally get splashed in this area, it was worth the unobstructed view of the sunset and the breeze in my hair. The crew was especially sweet and treated all of us like absolute royalty. A note to those who are prone to motion sickness: do not try to be brave and only wear sea bands thinking you'll be okay. Take your Dramamine an hour before you board the catamaran. While the first half of our dinner cruise was fine with my motion sickness, the second half of the trip left me feeling really queasy around dinner service time. This made me very sad. This was no fault of the crew, and 100% my fault for thinking I could tough it out. If you are ill-prepared, the crew has ginger ale, club soda and ginger chews to help. Speaking of dinner, the few bites I was able to eat on our first trip were fantastic: a full dinner buffet prepared by Cafe Jai. The salmon was perfectly tender, as was the short rib. The caesar salad was just the right amount of tangy (and the extra dressing was really great on the salmon as well.) I'm not sure what kind of sauce was on the crispy seasoned potatoes but they were absolutely delightful. And of course, the crown on top of a delicious meal was the mini brownie cup we were served for dessert before we wrapped up the trip. Our second trip (where I was prepared with some Dramamine) was a memorial for our grandparents, where we released their cremains at sea with eco-urns. I must say that the crew handled everything wonderfully. We had the full bar, another beautiful buffet spread including some delicious crispy chicken, a pesto pasta salad, pulled beef sliders, and rolls. After we said our emotional goodbyes, we were given rose petals to release into the ocean. We even received certificates after the trip that gave us the coordinates of where my grandparents cremains were released. I seriously cannot thank Sea Maui enough for giving my family a truly memorable experience on our trip to Maui. They made our trip so special. A million thanks for the kindness!

    What a wonderful experience we had today 19 January 2026. We booked the 0830 tour and were so…read morepleased with the crew. The Irish gentleman who pre-briefed us before leaving for the tour had a great sense of humor and set the tone for our excursion. Once aboard, the Captain and his crew were polite, cordial, fun loving and efficient. The food was great and the crew busied theirselves insuring everyone was comfortable, had drinks and the proper snorkeling gear. We saw many, many whales and at least 12 displays of whales big and small leaping out of the water. The hour long snorkeling provided the passengers with a myriad of tropical fish and sea turtles. We even had one try to climb the ladder into the boat. The fees for the excursion were fair and we definitely got our moneys worth for all we saw and participated in. I highly recommend The Sea Maui if you are looking for a great experience for you and your family or tour group.

    Kainani Sails Maui Sailing Charters - On the boat with just before Sunset with the island of Lanai behind us.

    Kainani Sails Maui Sailing Charters

    (40 reviews)

    Wonderful sailing company. Small company that delivers incredible personalized service. We did a 3…read morehour private sunset cruise with Captain Bailey and crew member Phil and it was spectacular. Have not edited my videos yet but the number of whale sightings was insane. We saw multiple breaches and tail splashes as we followed a mama, baby and escort (from an appropriate distance for many, many minutes. Both Bailey and Phil were incredibly knowledgable about sailing, whale watching, the island and life in general. Our close friends booked this cruise and invited us and we look forward to our next outing.

    We elected to charter a trip with Kainani Sails Makai on March 21 - snorkeling, whale watching and…read moresunset. Best decision of our Maui trip. Hands down. 10/10 If you are trying to decide between going on a large power catamaran or book Kainani - I will save you time, stress and mental energy. Book Kainani now. It is worth it. I'm the trip planner in our family (read cover-to-cover Maui Revealed and several other guide books on the island). Sailing - it was a relaxing day with nice wind and calm waters. Snorkeling - We saw so many fish (trumpet, convict, ember parrotfish, humuhumunukunukuapu'a) and even honu (sea turtle). It was a special day that I'll always remember. Captain - Ely = smooth and steady. Clear directions and focus on safety protocols. We felt safe the entire afternoon on board .. especially for one member who first time on a sail boat and snorkeling in open ocean water. Crew - Phil = perfect personality for a relaxing day on the water. Snorkeling guide extra ordinaire. Catering - We really enjoyed the poke tuna bowls, macadamia nut cookies, fruit on board. Water and beverages as well. What I didn't expect but enjoyed - We thoroughly enjoyed the journey to and from the sailboat. It felt special - in contrast, a power catamaran was down the shore with 75+ people boarding. Will I book again? Absolutely. (For those reading this far, unrelated Maui travel trip tip: the Hawaiian muffin at Maui Bread Company in Kihei and the pies from Leoda's in olowalu are worth the stop as well!)

    Kaanapali Ocean Adventures

    Kaanapali Ocean Adventures

    (83 reviews)

    Love the experience staff was great and the boat was well equipped for our comfort…read more Our first time with this company but we will be back!

    Booked this rather last minute, as it was a last minute vacation and the more popular snorkeling…read moreexcursions were sold out. We met them on the beach as directed, and then we're ferried to the main boat from the dinghy in several groups, which took a few minutes. We spent a good chunk of time boating over to the first location, which was a ways away. I'm not sure if this was typical or not, but it was super rocky, and I watched an entire family get seasick and throw up several times. Is that our fault for choosing this location? If it *IS* typical conditions, is it the fault of the captain for not picking a less rocky site? We didn't throw up, but we were definitely nauseated and didn't even snorkel at the second site. Same went for that whole family that got seasick, lol. The snorkeling was fine, equipment was in good condition, and the fish were... ample enough. I'll give it up to the two crew members on the boat, they were helpful, friendly, and got us well-situated and kept us safe. The captain on the other hand, I'll agree with another reviewer, is that he seemed unnecessarily short/sarcastic with some nauseated passengers (and then overtly flirty with a few others, but I'm not going to broach that here...). I witnessed him get really short with an Asian woman trying to figure out how to lock the bathroom door and flush the toilet, which on a boat is not typical common knowledge. The food and drinks they provided were pretty good, very basic snacks and drinks that help us over until lunchtime. With more time and planning, I'd probably book with a snorkeling tour that's a bit more popular, and that goes to a more popular and less rocky site.

    Hawaii Catamaran Charters

    Hawaii Catamaran Charters

    (6 reviews)

    We just returned from an amazing 6-day family trip on the Blaze II with captain Kim and first mate…read moreDesmond. We had a really wonderful experience, sailing, snorkeling, water scootering, paddle boarding and eating to our hearts content. We slept under the stars several nights on the upper deck, (leaving behind our comfortable cabins below). Despite two days of rough weather, captain Kim made sure we were safe at all times and also managed to take us around Lana'i, sightseeing and having a nice dinner on land. We saw big sea turtles, lots of whales and dolphins and lots of colorful fish snorkeling around various reefs. We had the experience of a lifetime and can't recommend this enough.

    Complete scam!!! Do Not book this charter, this boat is nothing like the pictures advertised, it is…read morevery outdated, and filthy! March of 2024, we chartered Captain Kim's boat for a week long trip, with the understanding that included in our cost, we would have a private chef on board, a steward, and captain. As well as excursions such as snorkeling, fishing, ATV, hikes to waterfalls, etc. Upon arrival to the boat, we noticed that it did not look like the pictures. It was weathered, and not maintained at all, very dilapidated and dirty. It actually remined us of the movie Captain Ron when we first saw it. We thought to ourselves, what did we just get ourselves into? We were of course taken back by this, but knowing that the fires had just happened a few months before at the dock where the boat was, we wanted to give her a chance and didn't want to start our trip off on a bad foot, bad mistake! As soon we got on the boat, Capt. Kim mentioned that there would not be a chef because they were sick, and that she would be preparing our meals. We had paid an extra $1000/per day for a private chef that did not show, and of course no refund or credit was offered for this. She also told us that her fridge hadn't been working, and that she was storing all the food in coolers on the deck of the boat ( on the 2nd day, we opened the coolers to find mold and warm food). When we went to our cabins, we noticed the smell of sewage, it was so bad that I became nauseated and had to leave the room immediately. The bedrooms and bathrooms were so filthy, that we slept outside for the first 2 nights on the boat (these were the only nights that we stayed on the boat). Day 1 she anchored us on a coral reef, (which I believe she was already under investigation by the State of Hawaii, for doing previously) by the highway, where we stayed the night. The next day she spent most of the morning having our husbands help her pull up an anchor that wasn't working and stuck on coral (she was actually treating our husbands as if they were her hired help). When we finally fixed the anchor, she had to run the grocery store because Captain Kim completely ignored our preference sheet and didn't purchase the items that we paid for and requested. When we got close to the dock, Capt. Kim and her deck boy jumped in the dingy and left us alone on the boat while they ran to the store. I had always thought that a Captain of a boat wasn't allowed to leave their boat during a charter????? When she arrived back, Capt. Kim spent the rest of the day complaining and lying to us, telling us how inconvenient this was for her, that she had "originally gotten what we asked for but for got to pack it", that she "lost the list", etc. and that "we should be happy with what she had for us". Side note, we had paid her a lot of money for this week long charter, that she had no business chartering. (Not to mention scolding us when we questioned her lack of planning and professionalism.) After this ordeal, it was too late to travel to another island, so back to the highway and coral reef we headed, where we spent night 2. So day 3, we were still at the same island, but were able to talk her into moving to the island where she promised a water fall trip by 4 wheelers. When we arrived, she said the 4 wheelers weren't working and that it was too late go to the water fall ( it was maybe 3:00pm and sunny out). At this point we decided to sit her down and talk to her about how disappointed we were and this trip was nothing at all like she advertised, definitely a bait and switch. She started the conversation with "just so you know, there are no refunds!", that "it wasn't her job to entertain us" and then requested that we leave her boat. I would also like to mention that she called me a "crippled person'" and didn't understand why my family would have brought me (I was in a walking boot, far from disabled, either way it was extremely offensive ). So on day 3 out of our 7 day trip, we packed our bags and she actually dropped us at a small boat launch, where she left us. Thankfully there was a very sweet local lady who drove up to us to make sure that we were ok, seeing how it wasn't normal for anyone to be stranded on that boat launch with luggage and no boat. She helped us find our way to the only airport on the island. Luckily we were able to get a flight back to a larger airport, where we were then able to get a flight back to the main island. From the moment we arrived on her boat, she was extremely unprofessional, and treated us like we were a bother to her. In my opinion, she wasn't planning on completing this charter. She did what she could to get us to complain, take our money, and leave us stranded!!! Please learn from our mistake and run as far away from "Captain" Kim (I truly doubt she's a real Captain), she is a scam artist and should be in jail.

    Teralani Sailing Adventures - boating - Updated May 2026

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