Absolutely amazing experience!! Went out on a private charter to celebrate my sisters life and spread her ashes in the ocean. The crew was so kind and attentive through out the whole ride and made sure that every detail was perfect for us all! Rihanna, Russell, and Andy have a special place in my heart and were the best crew ever!! Thank you for everything and words just can't express how much y'all made it perfect. My sister would have def approved!!! read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Had an excellent time on snorkeling trip to Honolua. Captain Linda and the crew were great. We stopped on the way to watch a pod of Spinner dolphins play. The snorkeling was great. Saw five different turtles. A must do excursion. read more

This tour was fabulous. The crew was polite, accommodating and informative. The views were also fantastic, and we saw quite a few whales. I highly recommend Gemini. read more

We had a great time, except for our 2 year old getting sea sickness twice while onboard. He had never been on a catamaran before. The staff dealt with it with much grace and we are grateful. The food was excellent and we saw some great whale tails and breathing clouds. Thank you! read more

The whole crew was fabulous! The boat was nice and the snacks and drinks were tasty. It was a beautiful morning with lots of whale activity, and we learned plenty about whale activities and migration. We will do this whale watching tour with Gemini, again! read more

We (2 adults and 2 teens) booked the Gemini sunset cruise for the last night of our 11 day getaway and it was the most perfect ending to our trip that we could have asked for! David and the rest of the crew were fun, informative and incredibly attentive to the needs of all of the passengers on board. Captain Linda set us up in a perfect spot to watch the amazing sunset. The music played throughout the cruise was terrific and the food and drink was lovely. Would highly recommend! read more

Our trip was just great! We saw whales right off and then found a set that we stuck with for a while. They were well worth the wait. The staff was nice, the food was good and the drinks were strong. Riding on a catamaran is so much more comfortable than the rafts, not that either is better overall. We will definitely book Gemini again on our next trip to Maui! read more

Our concierge gave us the wrong time. We called to inform Gemini that we would be a few minutes late. They were quite rude on the phone. When we showed up at the location 3 minutes late, they had left without us and no one was there to speak with. We called and spoke to someone in the office that transferred us to a voicemail, left a message and no returned call. Very disappointed with the customer service. read more

We did a snorkeling cruise that was amazing! The crew was very accommodating and friendly! They were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the cruise which made this a fun experience! The food was great, good beverage selection, and super good cookies! We saw whales and all kinds of great fish and turtles! I will definitely use Gemini again! If you're going to Maui, it's certainly worth your time! Gemini thank you for such a memorable experience for my family!!!! read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Our party of five had a great time. The whole experience was top notch. Roomy catamaran, drinks, music and appetizers for the sunset cruise. By the way the apps were plenty to skip dinner. The water that night had a few white caps so was a bit worried about the ride, however it was completely smooth. The crew was very professional first about safety and explaining boarding and exiting and the like. During the cruise they were great hosts. Just sit back and enjoy...highly recommended. read more

We did the happy hour whale watchIng tour with Gemini and it was the best whale watching experience I've ever had. Great crew and good snacks and delicious drinks. We saw lots of whales! And the naturalist was great at spotting the tail prints from a distance and giving us a heads up when a photo op was coming up. Definitely recommended if you want a fun way to watch whales. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Whale watch - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Excellent whale watching tour with a well educated naturalist. The boat was very comfortable and the PuPus were great! I would definitely take this charter again. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We had a great day with Capt. Brad and the crew... they helped us see a lot of whales, and despite it having been moderate surf, made sure we had good clear snorkelling at the Mala pier, where we saw lots of fish and turtles. Great food, good tunes, and an all round awesome day! read more

We had an amazing time. The crew were phenomenal. Extremely friendly, helpful, and professional to the highest degree. They took their time to assist us with snorkeling and their whale-watching expertise made the trip truly memorable (shout out to Dirk). Recommend Gemini if you want a super-fantastic boating experience. read more

We did the snorkel trip with the family. Everything from the beginning to the end was fantastic. The captain and crew were professional as well as personable and friendly. The boat was comfy and roomy, the food was tasty and plentiful. Definitely recommend! read more

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It was the highlight of our family Maui trip. We did their sunset cruise and loved every minute. The crew was awesome, super friendly and very accommodating. The boat was the perfect size, comfortable and very clean. They had a great selection of beer, wine and liquor. We also got an incredible meal during the cruise. The chicken and the veggie wraps were off the charts!! We are coming back in 18 months and will be booking another trip with Gemini! Fantastic! read more

Went on the Afternoon Whale Watch and while no whale watch company can guarantee that you'll see whales we saw a ridiculous amount on this trip. And even if we didn't the boat is comfortable and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I learned more about whales on this trip than any other whale watch I've ever been on. Just know that while the voyage includes free food and booze, it's not a full meal, so don't think that you can skip dinner after the trip. Good time was had by all. read more

Took our family of five today on the Gemini. Wow what an experience. The entire staff was very accommodating, knowledgeable and consistent maintained a safe boating experience for all. We saw multiple pods of humpback whales and our snorkeling excursion was perfect. We went to the beautiful cove where we saw many sea turtles, beautiful fish and coral. To top it off, the food was very good. Highly recommend the experience. You won't regret it. read more

Today we went on the sunset whale watching tour with Gemini charters. We saw tons of whales, but during this time of year apparently it is much weirder to not see them than to see them. They were everywhere! The boat was interesting. You had to take your shoes off before getting on the boat, presumably because it is impossible to get onto the boat without getting wet. The stairs to climb onto the boat are in the ocean, they can't get close enough to shore to avoid that and there is no dock, so your legs will get wet. Maybe even a little more than your legs if you are unlucky! The boat itself was nice. Very well kept and clean. Lots of seating and they didn't oversell it so it wasnt overly crowded. The crew were good too. There were a couple people pouring drinks, another guy who was the whale guy who knew all about the whales and pointed them out to you and told you bout them, and then there was the videographer. You have the option to purchase the video of your trip. It's $60 which might be worth it for some people, I wasn't really interested though. The appetizers that were advertised weren't anything too exciting. Chips, veggies, chicken wings, and spring rolls. It looked like a lot of people were making a meal out of it, but meh, wasnt really that appealing to me. Decent drink selections though, bikini blonde and bud light, and then whatever drinks you can make with rum, vodka, and mixers, Overall it was a good fun trip and was a fun time getting to see all of the whales! read more

My boyfriend and I had a great time on this trip! The staff was very nice and friendly. The catamaran is beautiful! We went on a Sunday so it wasn't crowded and I didnt get sea sick. They took us up to Honalua (sp?) Bay and we saw a couple sea turtles and lots of fish. My Aunt and Uncle did this trip a day or two before us and my uncle say an octapus which he thought was awesome!. The food was tasty and the sailing adventure back was really neat. The best part I must say is right out from where they dropped us off on shore we were on the look out for some whales and got really luckily - a mom and her calf swam within 20 yards of us. Absolutely incredible! I would definitely do this again! read more

The charter was beautiful. The staff was friendly. We saw a school of spinner dolphins and they were very entertaining. The snorkel adventure was the highlight of my trip. There wasn't as many fish in the bay as I expected but was still a wonderful trip. The food was great too. The cheapest price was to reserve online vs using hotel service. read more

My boyfriend and I went on their Sunset Sail, it was tons of fun. The crew is fun and friendly. They were very conscious of the safety of everyone on the boat. For most of our stay we didn't experience the Trade Winds, but they were back for this night. The boat was rocking all over the place, so we had to stay down below to eat. The food would have flow off my fork. The food was GREAT! For appetizers and free drinks it doesn't get any better. Guava mimosas! We saw the crew loading the boat with food from the Westin, so you know that is a good sign. We got some great sunset pics and saw the Sunset Torch Ceremony at Black Rock. Something we never would have seen if we hadn't been on this cruise. Plus, the best picture of the two of us came from this adventure. The blond crew member (can't remember her name) suggested it and took it for us. It turned out PERFECT! :) I highly recommend this cruise. It is priced very well and very enjoyable. The crew makes it more fun with great music and energetic interactions. read more

This was our second time out on Gemini and it was just as great as the first! The crew was incredible - Captain Andrew, Carrie, Geoffrey, and Michael were great. We spent the afternoon in Kapalua and got to see turtles, dolphins, and lots of fish! read more

If you are looking for a great trip sailing along the coast this is a perfect splurge while on vacation. To reiterate what everyone else before me has said, the crew is one highlight of this trip. They are fun, very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife, and care about the safety of everyone on the Gemini. The day I went we sailed the 1 hour or so up to Honolua Bay, just north of Lahaina. The part of the trip on the boat was so much fun and beautiful that I liked it more than the actual snorkeling. If you go to snorkel, and you get cold easily, bring a wet suit or long sleeve wet suit top. It was overcast when we went which means one thing... colder water than normal. I was so cold it was hard to enjoy the fish! The lunch they provide once you are done in the water was better than expected and they serve Mai Thai drinks and beer on the sail back to Lahina. I would suggest this trip to anyone who wants to see a little of the coast and have some snorkel time with the experts. read more

Gemini Charters was a last minute decision planned with neighbors that surprised us in Maui. We called, my sister called and my neighbors called. We all were set for a Sunday afternoon cruise! This was going to be our last snorkel cruise of our vacation. Suffice it to say, someone in our party fell the day before. The Gemini staff were SO concerned, they called back with a phone number of an MD on the island. The cruise was phenomenal! We went to Honolua bay and had the BEST snorkeling ever! Even compared to the Caribbean. The food was awesome! The Mai Tai's were awesome but the staff were FRIENDS. Knowledgeable, laid back and you could tell they really wanted you to have an excellent snorkeling experience but they also wanted you to love and respect the ocean and Maui and sea life as much as they do. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

The staff for the sunset cocktail tour was great. They constantly asked if the passengers needed anything and always offered to take pics. Although dinner isn't served for our particular tour, the food they provide was substantial: pasta salad, grilled chicken, nachos, and spring rolls. We were feeling sick on the cabin, but staying out on the deck made us feel better. Everyone was having a good time (except for the one lady that was puking) with the great music, delicious food, and accommodating staff. It's such a romantic activity- your girlfriends/fiances/wives will love it. read more

Thank you Gemini Charters for an amazing day. It was our first trip to Maui and our first time on a guided snorkeling tour. we are here for our honeymoon and everyone has gone over the top to make sure we have been treated as VIPs. no one more so than Gemini Charters. The reservation lady, Jane, an awesome british woman, carefully guided through our reservation and made it super easy to understand. where to go, where to park, etc. once we got on the boat, the entire crew made it fun and knowledgeable about the what to dos and what nots of the trip. from there, smooth sailing! to top the trip off, jane made a special effort to lei us with some beautiful kakooi nuts and fresh flowers for my new bride. Thank you Jane And Thank you GeminiCharters for a great day! read more

Friendly, informative staff willnig to accomodate your needs and looking to give you a great experience. Beautiful boat with plenty of seating to enjoy the fantastic motor (for us, towards Honolua Bay) and sail (back to Ka'anapali) journeys. Delicious, if basic, lunch of chicken, mahi-mahi, and rice, with pre-lunch PB&J and crudite. Easy walk to the boarding site in front of the Westin Ka'anapali from most any of the hotels on the Ka'anapali strip. Sorry Gemini, I had to knock off a star for the mildly annoying "videographer" who delivered a 5 minute spiel about the video she would make for you of the day (at $80). Later saw her in the water "directing" some of the kids so she could get them in a shot with a honu (sea turtle). Bleh. Overall, fantastic fun and definitely worth the trip! read more

I have nothing but good things to say about the Gemini experience, especially the staff! The service on this boat was top notch - I felt like I was royalty hanging with my friends. They walked around the boat making sure everyone was comfortable, well fed, had a drink in their hands if they wanted one, and was warm! I especially appreciated the warm part because if it was windy, they walked around offering towels or jackets to cozy up in. This was above and beyond in my opinion. Then, the food was great - we did the Sunset Sail with light bite apps and an open bar. They served chips and salsa and guac, crackers and cheese to start - nothing over the top but satiating. Then for the next round of appetizers, they served these awesome veggie spring rolls and barbecue chicken with rolls. That part was delicious! Drinks were decent, not amazing, but kept flowing and they would refill you and clean up after you. I especially enjoyed learning from Jen about the whales on our whale watching tour. We were lucky enough to see a mother and baby whale come close to our catamaran! And we also got to listen and learn about the male whale's courting song that they sing and rotate every year. They put a hydrophone under water and we could listen to it! It sounded like a jungle down there. Jen knew her stuff, and I learned a lot. But what sealed the deal for me about how great this crew was, is that the sun was about to set and we spotted a windsurfer far from land. The crew insisted on stopping to pick this guy up and make sure he was safe. We gave him a ride to much closer to land, and he was safe. We arrived late (6:20 instead of 6) because of this and they kept apologizing. But hey, duty calls, I was impressed! Nothing but love for the Gemini! read more

We wanted to end our Hawaiian vacation with a sunset cruise and decided upon the Gemini based on other ratings. It was a wonderful experience seeing as many of these excursions can be a tremendous disappointment. Granted, you are not getting gourmet food and $400 champagne, but the crew was funny and friendly (a big plus for us), and informative. The catamaran was not jammed with people (another plus) and there were plenty of spots for people to perch and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Before heading back to shore, the boat stopped along "Black Rock" so that we may enjoy a traditional ceremony performed by a Native Hawaiian (whether or not it is staged by the company, we don't know, but it was great nevertheless!). The boat stopped so we could watch the sunset, then headed back to shore. Really a great time and overall great experience! read more

Do yourself a favor, book a trip with these guys right away. We had a big group for a wedding and about 20 of us signed up. Great decision. The captain and crew were awesome. We went out to a great snorkeling loaction, saw some dolphins along the way. Once we got there there, hopped in and spied some turtles right after. Then Mai-Tais and lunch proved by the Westin on the sail back. Money well spent read more

The Gemini boat tour was an amazing experience. My husband and I visited Maui for our honeymoon and received the snorkeling day tour as a wedding gift from my boss. We had so much fun and the crew was great. They made us feel so comfortable. If you are contemplating weather to do this tour or not, do it! We will remember the turquoise blue ocean, swimming among sea turtles and fish, and the saltwater in our hair for the rest of our life! Thank you Gemini!!! read more

Our Gemini Cruise was amazing! We went on the turtle snorkeling cruise during our honeymoon in September. The only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is because we sadly didn't see a single turtle while snorkeling (nor did anyone in our group!). The crew was fantastic, not only in information about snorkeling and the island, but in conversation. They were great people. We started off by boarding at the Westin Maui, and we took about 45 minutes to get up to Kapalua Bay. The crew then let us dive right in! If you were inexperienced, they gave lessons/instructions, and we were given ample time in the water (enough to where my wife's and my back got burned). If you aren't a strong swimmer, or you are there accompanying friends, they have a great bar and great food for after you get out of the water. On the return trip, you can eat and trip until your heart's content! The captain also threw open the sails to ride the wind back opposed to using the engine. It was great to see the crew work, and it gave us more time to enjoy the water and the experience. There are many charters out along Ka'anapali beach ... this is FOR SURE the best one! We heard bad things about other companies, and nothing but good feedback about Gemini. TIP: Ask the person booking the tour how many people are at your time slot. I think the boat holds 48-60 people (they'll know), and if it's full, ask to be moved to or schedule another time. Having a smaller crowd makes a load of difference - not only on the boat and in the water, but when you are trying to get refills at the bar! Mahalo! read more

Had an amazing day on the boat and snorkeling and enjoying some delicious food. The captain makes the best booty shakers. Thanks you all for a great time. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - The boat - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Took a snorkeling tour with Gemini. We did not go to Molokini we're many tours go to. We went to the preserve on the North end of Maui. Very nice area for snorkeling. I have not been to molokini before but I am told by others who have gone before that the preserve is much better. Crew was great. They served a Buffett lunch after snorkeling along with unlimited drinks. Both were very good. Would use them again. read more

My wife and I went on this snorkeling tour yesterday and it was great. You start out with soft drinks and some history of where we were going. Then you enjoy the cruise. Once we got to the reef for snorkeling, my wife was very nervous about going in (her first time snorkeling). Not only was the staff super supportive, they even came in with us and stayed by her until she was comfortable on her own. Bring lots of sunscreen though, or you will burn as bad as we did ;) read more

We booked a last minute sunset/champagne cruise last Sunday through our hotel on Gemini catamaran. We were so happy with our experience. The boat & crew were awesome. We brought 2 kids with us, and the staff was so great with them. I would highly recommend Gemini & would book a trip with them again in a heartbeat. read more

We had a great time! Took our little one and no one seemed bothered by his presence. If back on Maui in the future we'll definitely book again. read more

I would highly recommend these guys. We had a beautiful sunset cruise. First, beautiful roomy catamaran. Second, really great customer service by a tight knit crew that absolutely makes you feel comfortable and enjoys their work. Third, they kept the drinks coming :) We will join them for sure on other sails. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Beautiful catamaran - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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It was a great trip, we got to see whales and turtles, On the way out and the snorkeling so far is been the best we have experienced. Now the food was also excellent and the drinks were terrific, the crew was awesome too. read more