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Our guides were excellent. This was not that. Every details was done perfectly. Mona got us our tickets on site and we snacked on pineapple and cake while we waited for the tour to start. Or at least we always try to be the first; its why our departure time is early. Share our page on your favorite social media platforms. With this new business model, we continue to build on 40 years of unsurpassed guest service, inspired by a renewed commitment to enhancing your time with us. They shared a lot of knowledge and where eager to get us close to the whales. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The last two years presented many challenges and learning opportunities. Something special happens in the waters surrounding Maui between December and April. The Maui Magic has access to more snorkel locations due to the size and speed of the boat.
They were knowledgeable, welcoming and extremely professional. All underwater photos and videos of dolphins and whales were taken with a remote device while following guidelines for responsible viewing. Heres Why Lanai Snorkel Tours Are a Must When on Maui, Reasons to Book Lahaina Whale Watching Tours, Best Maui Snorkeling Tips For Your Island Vacation. Noni took our boys under her "water" wing and showed them how amazing the ocean can be. Masks & Social Distancing: Per the DLNR, we will be practicing social distancing as much as possible while on board. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
Home to a host of tropical fish, Octopus, Eels, and the green Hawaiian sea turtle, Coral Gardens does not disappoint.
by Hawaii Ocean Rafting | Aug 18, 2016 | dolphin watching, Snorkeling | 0 comments. Smaller groups.
But once we got to the raft, we were warmly greeted by staff and easily found a seat on the small raft.
And yes, theresa bathroom on board! Learn more about Trilogy's involvement with the Community & Environment. Captain Charlene was great too! Learn about the history and culture of their home? Enjoy crystal-clear blue waters, a decorated coastline, impressive coral reef formations, and an abundance of Hawaiian ocean marine life. If theres one thing you do while you are on Maui, its to see, hear, and learn about this blue world that gives so much life. The clear and shallow waters reflect gorgeous Hawaiian sunlight, making for amazing visibility, and ideal conditions for snorkeling in Maui. Having been on several other boats, we were impressed with the amount of food and beverages available. Book online and automatically save %15! Hawaii Ocean Rafting has been in business here on Maui for more than 30 years. Both diving under us and come just a few meters close while gaping and getting there head high out of the water and looking in our eyes. She did everything possible to make sure when she spotted a whale in the distance - to rush over to the spot. They are patient and helpful and excited about what they do. They helped everyone relax and get ready for a great time, and we saw tons of whales!!
Loved it and would use this company again! These gentle creatures have been honored and loved by Hawaiians for centuries and youll be given the chance to share their home with them as you snorkel Turtle Town. By going on our tours, you are voluntarily assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
They are very organized and concerned about your safety. Jenna who was part of the crew was great too - very informative! Along the way, our crew will provide you with an experience you wont soon forget. Our famous Five Hour Maui Molokini Snorkel Adventure is considered Mauis best snorkeling trip which takes you to two exceptional sites Molokini Crater and Turtle Town (weather dependent).
Mona was great with communication and captain Shawn and his staff were incredible with our family and making sure we had a memorable experience.
We loved this trip!
You can ecperience the beauty more fully with a small group. No other vessel on Maui offers as much.
Many of our guests get a glimpse and a few good photos of the humpbacksas they embark on their snorkeling adventure and cant help but go back out and spend more whale time.All of our tours leave from Lahaina harbor, stop by slip 8 for a chat. Thank you to the crew of the Maui Magic! #111, Kihei HI 96753, Phone: The truth is, nothing is more beautiful than seeing ocean life up close and personal. Why not take your loved ones, friends or business associates on a top-of-the line 35 ft. raft for a customized snorkeling or whale watching excursion? Our company prides itself on safety and standards for quality customer service. This is a great snorkeling trip.
A first class boat traveling to exceptional destinations is a great start.
A good way to make sure you get the full experience that The waters surrounding Maui have to offer is to go on your snorkeling tour and then go on one of our two hour whale watching tours that are devoted exclusively to whale watching. I felt safe, it was fun running around on the ocean, and wow, are those whales incredible!
(Not sure why it will not let me attach photos). Great atmosphere,.extremely personable and fun.
Everything about the adventure was great. I highly recommend them! Weather always dictates our snorkel sites. We continue to use them on other communication practices. While this was a snorkel trip it turned into the BEST whale watching trip ever. My husband and I did the Molokini snorkeling and sea turtle trip.
Ideal for people that Only want to Snorkel Molokini. If you don't have experience being in a small boat and prefer more amenities, this may not be the right choice for you. Privacy Policy | Terms | Careers | Sitemap | Contact Us | Blog | 808-242-0955, Five Hour Maui Molokini Snorkel Adventure, Relaxed snorkeling at Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, Freshly prepared breakfast & delicious lunch, Fewer passengers which allows guests to move around freely, Refreshments served immediately after departure, Snorkeling at Molokini Crater & Turtle Town, Dive Master Available For Divers In Your Group. Thank you MONA, CAPTAIN JEFF, AND ANGELA!! The best snorkeling trip ever! The backside of Molokini (a very pristine environment) and La Perouse Bays playful, curious spinner dolphins, are two favorites. The Maui Magic goes to multiple exotic destinations along the South and West Maui coastlines. Turtle Town is considered one of the best Maui diving locations, offering a rare glimpse into the world of the Hawaiian green sea turtle. I cannot comment on the actual tours, but have to give a shout-out to how accommodating Hawaii Ocean Rafting was to us. Captain Jeff wanted to give the momma and baby a break so we went looking for more and did we ever find them! Had the best time and even got to see spinner dolphins and snorkel with turtles (Honu). On days of inclement weather, our Expert Captains reserve the right to select alternate locations where the conditions are safe and offer the best overall conditions. Employees are following proper protocols and are sanitizing the boat before the trip and continually while underway.
We had a great trip that included close enounters with dolphins, whales, and sea turtles!
Then her baby followed suit and practiced their breech several times truly magnificent. Go on the 7 a.m. trip when the bay is calmer. Come see why many consider Molokini the best snorkeling Maui has to offer. We were seeing whales almost all the time. Definitely the highlight of our Maui trip! Paul and Darryl were awesome guides. Youll enjoy top-notch snorkel locations and memories not soon forgotten with a crew second to none. The Maui Magic Snorkel Adventure is never boring, and no snorkel tour is ever the same.
The naturalist was excellant with her enthusiasm, love and knowledge of whales and whale behavior.
It is faster and more maneuverable up near the coast. We've been on the Hawaii Ocean Rafting whale watch about 10 times over the last 4 years and have had such an amazing time every time that we always come back for more.
Kiki & Chase were our guides and were fantastic.
They were very helpful in getting us a private boat whale watching tour when it was very busy.
Trilogy adheres to DOLPHIN SMART Guidelines: All photos and videos were taken while viewing from a responsible distance. We recommend it for anyone else, though!
We had a great experience with Hawaii Ocean Rafting. Checked lots of swimming critters off our list.
We saw dolphins, toms of whales (one came under our boat) and we got a chance to swim with our kids in the ocean. What an awesome time!! Our top-rated crew is unlike any other! We love and respect Hawaiis culture, nature, and people, so sharing knowledge is an important part of our experience. Our Story is a tribute to the dreamers and visionaries: Though our familys legacy began in the 1920s, it wasnt until 1969 that a fateful shipwreck in SE Alaska changed the course of our future. Been on their trips several times and have always been impressed.
Lindas educational facts kept us all up to speed on what we were seeing. I recommend highly and would go again in a heartbeat.
As one of only three sheltered volcanic calderas in existence, it offers sights and experiences that you probably didnt even know you were missing. 330 OhuKai Rd. Olowalu is one of the most amazing spots to explore marine life among all the Hawaiian Islands. Be an eye witness to a myriad of tropical fish, colorful seabeds, the Hawaiian green sea turtle, and more.
Snacks on the boat were perfect.
The far side of the island is home to a giant shipwreck which makes for a pretty wonderful photo opprotunity. Warm showers, glass bottom viewing and a super water slide are a few of the amenities. There are spots where you snorkel right at the base of towering sea cliffs and places where an unexpected pinnacle reaches up from 60 feet of water.
customized snorkeling or whale watching excursion. Nice people running a great operation.We got to the wharf and the staff was friendly and helpful. When I originally saw that our scheduled port arrival was not until after all available snorkel tours were due to depart, I contacted Hawaii Ocean Rafting and they offered to delay their departure time by an hour to allow us to make it. Molokini Shoal is a marine life conservation district and bird sanctuary; getting there early means being the first and only ones for a more relaxed and leisurely time.
We encourage you to wash your hands often. One of the guests on the boat had tested all the whalewatching companies several times and gave both the skippers of Hawaii Ocean Rafting the best evaluation. It was a magical experience with unbelievably enthusiastic tour guides whose knowledge of the water made the trip beyond memorable. Great trip.
IT was amazing!
Provided a lot of knowledge about the area and took us to great snorkel spots.
Highly recommended captain Paul and crew Sean!
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The crew are always helpful and entertaining, and we have multiple whale sightings every trip. The relatively shallow waters between Mauis West side and the island of Lanai are the prime calving and mating areas for the humpbacks that visit us each Winter. We are Redline Rafting. So, the question wasDoes size matter when taking a snorkeling boat in Maui? For the safety of all our guest and crew members, we have increased all health and safety measures. Two hours was the perfect amount of time. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Promote Hand Hygiene & Cleaning: Hand sanitizer is available on board along with a restroom with soap and water. Breakfast and lunch are included. Unfortunately, due to a medical emergency we had to cancel our scheduled reservation less than a week out. We saw a group of males and several mother and baby duos.
The added bonus of seeing a submarine emerge from the depths was fantastic.
I have an underwater camera, tho not a go-pro, and it has not great telephoto ability, so you can see in the attached photos how close we were. Splash into an ocean of fun and see some of the most magnificent marine life you can imagine. They also stopped in a couple of places to give history & perspective on what we were seeing. We saw plenty of whales up close - just 50m away breaching on one occasion! We prefer a more calm and peaceful environment for you, the fish, and the birds. Our ideal and advantageous location allows guests staying in hotels or condos in Kihei, Kahului, Wailuku, Wailea or Makena a little more time to catch some zs before embarking on a one-of-a-kind adventure. Would highly recommend this trip over any other. All of this in ONE amazing tour!
Visit two snorkel sites and maximize all that Maui has to offer. Paul and Captain Sean are amazing and fun! After the disaster, Captain Eldon Coon and his wife, Jeannette, sold everything they had and used the proceeds, with help from their children, Jim, Rand, and Pattie, to build a 50 sailing. This tour was previously called the Dolphin Discovery because of the frequency that we encounter dolphins in the wild! Crew was great and very fun, made the trip a unique experience! Free Drinks (sodas, juice, beer, wine, & Mai Tais on the way back). Fortunately, Mother Nature nearly always cooperates, and we do go to Molokini and Turtle Town. Bottlenose and spinner dolphins, turtles, whales, and lots of fish. I am proud to announce that we are the first passenger tour company limiting the guests we serve to 60% of our US Coast Guard capacity to support sustainable tourism and elevate your ocean adventure. Redlines Molokini and South Maui Coast Adventure, explores Mauismore remote locations.
Smaller boat, more locations, five star experience!
I love that it was a smaller water craft and we were able to snorkel in areas that the bigger boats could not. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Mahalo. The backs, bodies and action were easy and close to see.
Both the skipper and the guide where amazing.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. See you next time! We had a huge momma (or male escort) breech three times in front of us and it was magnificent!! Venture through calm waters with your family and friends, enjoying all the beauty of the Pacific. Its a journey to another world and one that youll never forget.
Mark understood and let me know that it would be alright to reschedule us for a different time. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The facts they could provide about the whales were fantastic, and the whale watching was astounding. We offer both a half and full day snorkeling tour. If they are omitted, it is to provide you with the best online experience. We are the only large vessel that caters to a broad range of ocean interests in addition to offering world class snorkeling. Weve listened to our guests and our repeat Ohana, who welcome the limited capacity and appreciate the upgraded service.
Enjoy whale watching, explore the amazing underwater world, and get the chance to swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles.
6/5 stars. My girlfriend and I had a phenomenal time with Hawaii Ocean Rafting.
The Hawaiian spinner dolphin, pan tropical spotted dolphin, as well as the more elusive bottle nosed dolphin allcallLanai home.We are often greeted by a pod of dolphins when we arrive at the coast of Lanai. Pride of Maui is the most spacious and stable vessel on Maui. (We had other scheduled tours on other islands for this trip that were not refunded.) Toll Free: 1-800-736-5740 Are you inspired to observe Hawaiis protected marine life in their habitat? Ride in, and snorkel from, our 35 ft. customized raft. We will do this again for sure with this company the next time we are in Maui. Pride of Maui has unique features that enhance the comfort & fun of your trip.
Thought it was very reasonably priced, but would have paid double given the experience they gave us.
We will remember it forever!Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!! I cannot say enough about Captain Sean and Miss Noni! Our comfortable and agile ocean rafts will get you there quickly so you can snorkel longer and see more. We captured the most amazing pictures and the crew were great!!!!
We had 2 snorkel stops, both had turtles and plenty of fish and coral. Picked Redline for our snorkeling tour because of their smaller boats and stops at the back side wall of Molokini, and not just the inside. This is an opportunity that few people will ever have and will likely be one of your most memorable experiences in Maui. Coral Gardens is on the West Side of Maui and best reached by boat, explore one of the most unique and protected bays in Hawaii. Great food, superb service and the crew ROCKS and so does the boat on the way back.
I felt honored. View Mauis coastline, explore the ocean waters of Hawaii, see beautiful tropical fish, colorful corals, spinner and bottlenose dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles and even seasonal humpback whales! We will follow the established guidelines during each phase of the recovery process. Sign up for our newsletter for updates! More information on Dolphin SMART. Captain Sam was awesome and we were ALWAYS to the whales first! It was nearing the end of whale watching season so we were not expecting much, but Captain Sam and Linda went above and beyond!
Direct: (808) 879-8177 What an amazing afternoon!
We received this excursion as a gift from our daughter who lives on Island she said it was the best and she did not disappoint! Last trip we were on with them though, the motor was left running while we were setting still and this caused excessive exhaust smelling, which made it fairly uncomfortable. When I contacted them and explained the situation, they fully refunded our bookings. Angela and Capt Jeff shared all kinds of knowledge with us, and their respect for these beautiful animals was greatly appreciated. Pride of Maui | Maui Molokini Snorkeling Tours | 101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793. We offer a memorable snorkel tour that allows you to experience Mauis best snorkel spots, such as: Molokini Crater, Coral Gardens, Turtle Town, Turtle Arches, and more! With a max capacity of only 24, our boat is smaller and more agile.
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