USA · MAUI TOURS
The road to Hana takes a whole day and the whales arrive in December. These 15 compare the coastal drives, the snorkelling catamarans and the sunrise runs, with prices and how early each one starts.
Walk Maui pineapple fields, sample Maui Gold fruit, learn local farm life, and take home an airport-ready pineapple from Haliimaile.
“The tour was very educational and a lot of fun. There is a lot of work growing and sending pineapples. The tour guide was great and the store was very nice.”
See Maui whales at eye level from a small Lahaina zodiac raft, with marine-naturalist narration, whale songs, and an intimate group setting.
“Olivia and Captain Mark did a wonderful job finding the whales and answering all of my questions about whale behavior! Well done !it was a fun experience.”
Review of Maui’s Molokini and Turtle Town snorkel cruise, with breakfast, lunch, gear, whale sightings, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The captain and the crew were fantastic and they did everything they could to make this trip enjoyable for the participants. I have nothing but kind words for them. HOWEVER. Fourteen hours before the scheduled departure, the operator sent us an email informing that the departure time was pushed back 1 hour and the boat became bigger (which they called “upgraded”) due to decreased number of participants. In other words, they combined a smaller tours together and made it a one big group on a bigger catamaran. The decisions were unilateral and we had no option to say no to the changes otherwise our payments would have been forfeited. We…”
Watch sunrise above Maui’s clouds at Haleakala, with hotel pickup, park admission, expert guiding, and a local breakfast included.
“The sunrise was beautiful, the driver helpful, the food at the restaurant was good. The drawbacks are it’s very early to get up, and long trip back when tired. I do like how the food at the restaurant was ordered ahead of time so that when we got there it was ready to go. It’s just that the restaurant was out of the way - making the tour longer.”
Review of Maui’s Calypso snorkeling trip to Molokini and Turtle Town, with meals, gear, whale watching, family tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Fantastic trip and even better crew! This crew gave 100% all the time to make sure everyone was safe and having fun. Usually there are 1 or 2 people that stand out and add to the enjoyment, but each and every one of them did! The equipment was nice and well maintained, the boat was well maintained and comfortable as well. Highly recommend using this company for any snorkeling trips you want at Maui!”
Snorkel Maui’s Turtle Town from Makena Landing with a small group, local guides, gear, life jackets, photos, and raw video included.
“Great experience. We saw plenty of turtles and other creatures. Our guide Joe was phenomenal! He made the whole experience really great”
Review of Maui’s Road to Hana tour with waterfalls, black sand beach, lunch, hotel pickup, local stories, and practical booking advice.
“Rainbow eucalyptus were fascinating . The lush rainforest was truly amazing relative to the dry side. Would have been adequate to go halfway. Really nothing in Hana”
Review of Maui’s 7-line North Shore zipline at Camp Maui, with ocean views, friendly guides, family-friendly lines, costs, and practical tips.
“They are knowledgeable and great with kids. Great people overall. The property is beautiful. Highly recommend”
Review of Maui Nui Luau at Sheraton Maui: sunset views, buffet, Polynesian dances, fire show, parking tips, weather concerns, and value.
“Wonderful show, great food, fresh leis. Experience of a lifetime. Highly recommended for a memorable family experience!”
Take a two-hour UTV ride from Lahaina through Maui’s west side, with ocean views, muddy trails, Hawaiian culture, and tree planting.
“Wear long sleeves, Pants and closed shoes! The crew and staff were so Amazing and so knowledgable of the area, local culture and the environment! We loved being a small part of the reforestation and the planting the trees was such a nice and impactful touch! Great adventure!!”
Snorkel Molokini Crater and Turtle Town from Kihei on a fast small raft, with early access, breakfast, lunch, guides, and gear included.
“Tony and Nick are the best hosts! We had such an awesome experience! Definitely take the five hour tour. First time to snorkel. I don’t swim very well, so was nervous and freaked out on the first dive. Tony and Nick were great! They coached me and encouraged me and the next two dives I did much better! They also know so much about the islands and are fantastic hosts. Don’t miss the best snorkeling experience with the best hosts. Thank you, Tony and Nick!”
Review of Maui’s Quicksilver whale watching cruise from Maalaea, with practical advice on sightings, seating, seasickness, price, and booking.
“Excellent, straight forward trip. Multiple whale sightings! Service was great! Great weather. All good!”
Snorkel Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove on a fast, small-group Maui raft with gear, lunch, turtles, reef fish, and whale sightings.
“Wow this was such an amazing experience. What was supposed to be a snorkeling experience turned into the most amazing whale watching experience EVER! The snorkeling was absolutely incredible too! Beautiful clear water and we even saw a Hawaiian monk seal swimming around! The crew members were so nice and incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much and had the perfect day!”
Review of Maui’s two-hour sunset catamaran from Ka’anapali Beach, with open bar, pupus, whale sightings, island views, and practical tips.
“This is an easy, pleasant sail along the Maui coast. Nick, James and Em (I hope I remembered their names correctly!) were great hosts and provided a great experience for all onboard. The drinks were plentiful and the food was good. A really great sunset sail.”
Small-group Maui whale watching from Lahaina with a hydrophone, low rafts, expert guides, dolphin sightings, and a whale guarantee.
“Fantastic experience. The smaller raft allows the captain to quickly move to whale locations. We saw more whales than we could count. I very different experience than the large cats.”
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