We've sailed with Sea Maui 8 or 9 times on their Sunset Dinner, Sunset Cocktail and Whale watching…read morecruises. For us, we prefer the Sunset Cocktail cruise as it's the perfect amount of food and drinks. This last trip, we took the whole family for the express snorkel trip. It's a shorter trip, which worked perfectly for the younger kids and didn't tie up a big amount of island time. Captain Nick and his crew was all about making sure all had a great time while keeping safety at the top of mind. They guaranteed we'd see turtles... we did! Immediately. I accused them of being remote controlled because they were there right on cue! I'm not a big snorkel guy, but I had a blast. We'll keep returning to Sea Maui. Greatest crew on Maui !!

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!

We have nothing but amazing things to say about our Discover Lanaii tour with the Trilogy team…read moretoday. Zach, Justin and the Captain were amazing at taking care of our group and making us feel safe, appreciated and welcome on our tour. From giving our young boys an amazing experience with attention and care, to ensuring our older boys and parents were well taken care of. There were so many laughs, smiles, and a great time had by all! I would highly recommend Trilogy, this was our third time touring with them, and we will definitely be back again! Thank you for creating so many amazing memories and experiences for our family!

The crew on our Trilogy sunset dinner cruise--Kayden, Kevin, Michelle, and Captain Kukii--did an…read moreamazing job making the evening unforgettable. The level of service exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel incredibly well taken care of throughout the cruise. The four-course meal was stellar and much better than we expected from food served on a boat. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Between the incredible crew, exceptional service, wonderful food, beautiful ocean views, and Maui sunset, this was the perfect way to end our time in Maui. We couldn't have asked for a better final evening on the island.

We have been here 4 times now. The first few times were absolutely excellent! This last trip was…read morenot worth the expense. The communication with Sensei before and during our trip was terrible and pretty much non-existent. We stay at Four Seasons resorts often and never have I had an issue with communication like Sensei. The massage tables had cheap sheets that were scratchy; not what I would expect for a $700 massage. The room temperature never got below 70. The miso cod at the restaurant was extremely fishy tasting and not fresh. Pretty disappointing for such a pricy place.

First time in Lana'i and I'm happy we decided to stay at Sensei between the two Four Seasons…read moreoptions as we needed some quiet mid-year R&R. We ended up staying in the Kaiholena Suite, and loved the balcony, bathrooms and living room with the games, very large screen TV, and comfy sitting areas for working and relaxing. I really liked the beautiful chess set which we made use of. The Sensei team was amazingly attentive, addressing all of our needs, and making us feel completely welcomed. Everyone from the front desk, masseuses, transportation, restaurant staff and everyone in between, we greatly appreciated their kindness and service. Special thanks to Elliott who assisted us with a minor thermostat issue in our room which was resolved without issue. Sensei by Nobu was a wonderful dinner with a relaxing ambiance and delicious entrees and desserts. We opted for a custom massage, snorkeling, and some hale time, well worth booking ahead of time, thanks to the wonderful Sensei experience team. Everything was seamless, from the transportation from Lana'i air to the resort, transportation to the snorkeling experience from the lobby, shuttle service to the other resort for dinner, to checking out and departing at the end of our stay. We loved the library and spent some time playing billiards and shuffle board. Some favorite things about Sensei vs the Four Seasons beach resort (based on my observations: -Slower pace overall -Mostly adults, no kids under 16 -Feels geared more towards relaxation and wellness experiences -Still have access to the beach resort via the shuttle that runs every hour -Feels more like a tropical hidden getaway Pros: Exceptional staff, gorgeous well kept garden and grounds, delicious restaurants and food options, beautiful suite, and seamless transportation. Cons: Having to leave.

Fabulous charter on Boston Whaler 350 Realm. Boat was modern and extremely well maintained and…read moreperfect set up for day trip snorkeling, fishing and/or sightseeing. Captain and first mate couldn't have been nicer, and were very professional and accommodating. Heartily recommend.

Loved loved loved this little excursion with the family It…read morewas so much fun spending time together $$ was great too

Great tour, the spots they chose for snorkeling were great, the crew was very attentive, they were…read moremaking sure that all guests on board were safe and were having fun. Erika, Alejandra & the rest of the crew were amazing. I highly recommend it.

Turtles, dolphins and open bar with good drinks not like some other spots…read more Matt and Trevor do a great job on the boat. 1st class.

Sunrise Sail. I went on the 7:30am Sunrise Sail solo with Captain Pete(r?), Owen and Connor. They…read morewere a relaxed and knowledgeable crew. It's the perfect cruise for the first few days if you aren't trying to get to Haleakala for sunrise or wanting to head out all day snorkeling. No dolphins or whales, but that's not guaranteed. The guys were personable, full of information, gave great instructions for safety and overall it was a wonderful short cruise. The sunrise sail served coffee, juice, water, mini muffins and croissants. They had a non dairy option (oat milk) but no fruit for those who are gluten free. That would be my only add on to make it a perfect sunrise morning sail. The price was spot on at $59.95 plus tax etc.

Had a wonderful snorkeling trip with the crew out of Kaanapali and they were excellent. Guides were…read moreextremely friendly, boat ride was smooth and the scenery was breathtaking. Would take this trip over and over again! One concern which is with the affiliated photographer. She made no effort to connect with my family nor did she take any pictures which was extremely disappointing. I'm assuming she decided that we were not worth her time. If I find her yelp, I will leave a poor score and I hope the crew choose someone else whom doesn't exclude people for whatever reason she chose.

I've been in the cruise about 5 times at least. Very relaxing and the food is outstanding. Best…read morefilet, the crew are always helpful and friendly boat is clean. We are glad you are back. I've bought multiple hula girl mugs have a set myself and others for gifts. Only suggestion is to make a shirt with the hula girl only on it and I wish they had put up the hula girl sail in this last trip it so unique and I love seeing it up. I'll be back again. It's a beautiful dinner cruise.

The Hula Girl is always the highlight of our trip to Maui. The food is AWESOME, staff is amazing…read moreand the experience is what you want. We have been on all of the similar boats in Maui and this one is the best. It's locally owned and operated. We will be back for sure!

Excellent day! We had the best experience whale watching and snorkeling. The entire crew was the…read morebest..seriously one big family that gives you a warm and welcoming feeling. We saw so many whales and snorkeled with the turtles. They were all so helpful and so well informed about Maui and the sea life. Nice to enjoy some delicious cocktails and food as well. Definitely recommend Gemini to others!

We went on the early snorkel trip 8-10:30am. it was wonderful! The Captain & crew were friendly,…read moreattentive and helpful. We appreciated their high priority on safety while also making sure we were having a rewarding experience. We saw turtles, eels, a variety of fish and a spotted eagle ray. Afterward the snorkeling, we enjoyed breakfast bites and beverages. Russell makes a great Mai-Tai. Small suggestion: provide more of your mini breakfast croissant/muffins so you wouldn't have to limit the amount. Folks are hungry when they get out of the water. Besides that I highly recommend this trip if you're looking for a shorter trip In the morning.