I have been to Maui A LOT, and been on different types of snorkeling/sailing cruises - small sailboats, private charters, catamarans, and big ferry boats. Gemini Charters is one of two snorkel/sail charters I have booked multiple times. Most recently, I booked a snorkel/sail cruise for myself and 2 friends as part of a "Girls Day" (day off from the kiddos). And I will book AGAIN the next time i visit Maui. I feel it is worth every penny!!! The crew - hands down the best! They are accommodating to all guests,and especially aware of guests with special needs. The tour group is small enough so the crew can interact with each guest - you don't feel like you are part of a cattle call! The crew also had extensive knowledge about the island's history, animal/eco-preservation initiatives, other island activities, sea life, etc. When I have sailed with Gemini, it has always been in the summer months. They motor to Honolua Bay to snorkel. The snorkeling equipment is some of the best I've used on 'tours', including equipment for guests with corrective lenses. Specific sea life sightings can't be guaranteed, but I have always been fortunate to see my favorite, Honu (green sea turtles). After snorkeling, the fresh water shower is great. Lunch is a buffet, good, and plentiful! After ample time in the bay the crew hoists the sails, kills the motor, and you sail back to the beach. A perfect ending to a great day! If this and other positive reviews still don't have you convinced Gemini is the way to go, do your research. SOME tour companies definition of SAILING is pretty "loose". read more

Took the kids on Gemini for their first snorkeling adventure and it did not disappoint. Crew was super helpful and friendly, good food and music while sailing too. We were lucky enough to see a couple sea turtles and many beautiful fish. We even saw many flying fish on our sail back. It was definitely an amazing time and a memory our kids won't soon forget. read more

Really great experience! The crew was very personable and professional. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Despite wind and somewhat rough seas, we had a blast! Definitely will go again the next time we come.

Highly recommend this as an activity. We took all 6 of our kids ages 9-22 and everyone loved it. Beyond the fun of the adventure the crew was stellar. Friendly, knowledgeable and all about our personal safety and making sure we had a great experience. Cody, Brad, Rianna and Captain Andrew we're all extraordinarily fun, professional and wonderful hosts. read more

Great snorkeling tour!! Amazing food on the ship and with an open bar. Definitely worth it for the price, 100% recommend

Excellent staff and captain. Motored out and then sailed back with great music as background. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Took us where everybody else does - but the staff is the difference.... read more

Would highly recommend Gemini, boat and crew were amazing and the snorkeling awesome!!

Perfect day snorkeling! Our captain found a pod of dolphins and they swam with our boat almost the entire trip out. Had over an hour snorkeling and then a yummy hot lunch and cocktails. Would highly recommend! read more

The crew was very friendly and nice. It was a nice ride and very relaxing for the sunset cruise. Food was alright but the drinks were great. Did not see any sea life but the views of the islands were wonderful. Good experience for us. read more

Fabulous staff, catamaran, good food and the whales were literally beside our boat. We took the 2 hour sunset cruise with heavy Pupu (finger food) leaving from Kaanapali beach. The staff was funny, professional, helpful and highly trained. We were briefed on safety, expectations and the whole process while on the beach. They then successfully loaded us all, one-by-one, on to the catamaran. It was full sailing from the there on out. We saw whales, up close and personal, while enjoying Mai Tais and pupu. The crew was very informative, any question asked was answered...and answered well...funny guy too! I will use their company again as I want to snorkel with the turtles next time. Top notch outfit!! read more

I'm not a big "giver" I don't give stars where I don't think they deserve but this cruise was AWESOME!! The staff are very helpful, boat was big, clean and VERY comfortable. Food was delish and drinks plentiful. We had a great time and it appeared like everyone else on our boat did to. read more

Just took our second trip on the Gemini. What an amazing time! We took the snorkeling trip and it was fantastic. The boat is wonderful, easy to get on and off, and very spacious. Love the demon stairs area is still open air. If you want a break from the sun you don't feel too enclosed. The staff was fantastic. We took our 18 month old on the tour and everyone was so sweet and thoughtful towards us. We even stopped a few times to watch all the nearby whales. Staff was helpful with all the equipment and snorkeling tips. Would highly recommend this boat and crew to anyone looking to have the best experience on the water in all of Maui! read more

These guys are the best other charters I've been on have chased whales. The capitan kept us right on them and they came close enough to be sprayed, we even had a calf that breached close to the boat. The naturalist knows his stuff and was so informative next time we're there we are definitely going with Gemini! !!! read more

Best boat on the Island, handsdown. Great crew, great experience every time. We've done the sunset cruise each year since coming to Maui and it is a staple of our trips. read more

We did the snorkeling tour. Amazing! The staff were experienced, friendly and provided great instruction. The food and music were awesome. Perfect for all ages, singles, couples, and families. Unfortunately, we did it on the last day of our stay on the island, otherwise, would have definitely chosen to do it a second time! Worth.Every.Penny. read more

We've sailed three times with the Gemini. The first time was great, and it's only gotten better each additional time. The last time, two whales nearly climbed in the boat with us. I can't imagine how good it'll be the next time :) read more

Favorite activity we did in Maui! The crew was great, awesome drinks and food. We actually sailed along the coast, perfect way to end our stay in Maui. Highly recommend! read more

First class ride to Honolua Bay. Roomy boat; attentive crew; delicious lunch. Easy access in and out of the water and fantastic snorkeling!! We would highly recommend Gemini Charters. read more

This was a disappointing charter. The food and drinks were good, but we were very disappointed with the Naturalist. Instead of focusing on the whales, he spent most of his time engaging one family, as though the rest of us were visitors on their charter. read more

Best crew and Service! They all truly care. Last time we were on it was 18 years ago for snorkeling. So glad we were able to return and have a wonderful sunset cruise last night. I was impressed that they even called a few people who were running late and waited for them, most cruises would not do that. It was a fantastic evening and sunset. read more

We had a great evening celebrating 10 years. The boat had cool music and a smooth romantic ride with open bar and appetizers we celebrated and had a fantastic time. The staff was great and the views were wonderful and the sunset amazing. read more

We did the sunset sail. We were lucky on our day because we had a fair amount of wind for sailing (verses several really calm days prior to our date). The cruise met all the expectations they advertised - good food, good drinks, and a very friendly crew. read more

Took a sunset cruise and loved the crew and the boat. Would explore all of their other charters in a heartbeat next time we return to the island. Perfect trip from beginning to end. read more

Love this company. Great crew, and great sail and snorkeling. My only complaint would be that the actual snorkeling time is very rushed. I wanted to snorkel, not drink and eat on a boat! We were told the snorkeling time would be 1 1/2 hours when we got there, but I don't think it was that long. When I returned to the boat because I was told to, I had a very rushed lunch with little time to eat. I can eat or drink anywhere, I can only see turtles this way!!! read more

We did the sunset sail. The crew, the boat, the food, and drinks were all amazing! Highly recommend this!!

Genini is a one of the best options for Snorkel/Sail. The boat, the crew, captain, and food/drink were all outstanding. We had a big group and everyone had a wonderful time from grandparents to children. The easy boarding from the beach was extremely nice and easy access. We will sail with Gemini next time we are in Maui for sure. read more

Had the best time on the Gemini. Great for the entire family. My girls are age 6 and 15. We all snorkeled in Honolua Bay. On our way out the staff would point out the sea turtles to ensure we wouldn't miss out! read more

The sunset sailing cruise is a MUST when you come to Maui! My partner and I agreed that this was our favorite activity of our time on the island. Fantastic service, beautiful views and ship, and delicious food and drinks. My only regret is that the 2 hours went by too fast! read more

Took the sunset cocktail cruise. Turned out to be a lot of whale watching and it didn't disappoint. Staff was excellent. Very knowledgable about the whales. Hors d'oeuvres from the Westin were excellent. Cocktails were good. Staff spent an additional 25 minutes on the cruise just to look at whales. read more

Went on the sunset sail last night and had a great time. I picked this boat over others because the food and drinks were included. The crew was great and made any simple drink with vodka or rum and also had beer and wine but unfortunately they only had yellowtail Chardonnay which I find undrinkable. Good snacks of cheese, crackers, chips, salsa, veggies, and a little way into the trip they brought out grilled chicken and buns to make chicken sandwiches. The cruise was beautiful and relaxing and were lucky enough to see three small whales which we followed for the second part of the trip. We even got to see a whale breech which was a highlight. The woman on the crew was very knowledgable about the whales and gave us some interesting commentary. All and all totally worth every penny. read more

We had a great experience! Very friendly staff! I'm happy we chose to go with this charter company. The boat wasn't too crowded and the staff was very good at keeping the drinks flowing! read more

Did snorkel excursion on three islands and Gemini on Maui was the best by a mile. The crew, food, equipment & beverages were all top-notch. Everyone had a blast on this trip. read more

Been on the Gemini many times. The crew is outstanding and they make the experience a ton of fun!

This Boat is AMAZING... One of the best parts of Maui. I went on this boat with my family a couple of weeks ago and had the best time. I have been going on this boat since I was a little kid and can only saw that every trip gets better. The day is amazing. You start off by boarding the boat around 10am and then get to a place to snorkel by noon. The snorkeling they do on the BOAT is world class.. You then come back from snorkeling and are hungry to which you get a great lunch of chicken and fish (there is vegge stuff too) you then sail back to the beach. A great way to have a wonderful day on MAUI. ON A SIDE NOTE THE CREW IS SOME OF THE BEST AND MOST FRIENDLY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. A great trip! A must do when in MAUI! read more

This boat and crew are the best! Our second time on Maui doing a snorkling cruise and this one far exceeded the other experience with another company. We have also enjoyed some sunset cruises with the Gemini. Sailing was great, crew made us feel very welcome and taken care of (and made my 9 yr old very comfortable with his first time snorkling). Food and drinks were fantastic. I will recommend the Gemini to everyone going to Maui!! read more

Had a great experience last week on this sunset cruise. The crew were a lot of fun and informative, and attentive as far as making sure we had our drinks filled and snacks! Somehow they even managed to have a couple of dolphins join us for a few minutes and show off in front of the boat! Oh yea, and the music was awesome, too! The sunset pictures we were able to get were breathtaking ... thanks so much for the great time and memories! read more

Good fun! They took us for a really pleasance sea cruise to an excellent snorkeling spot. They provided all the gear and plenty of (no extra charge) food and drink. The food was not fantastic, but totally fine for a day focused on boating and snorkeling. Crew was super mellow and very helpful. I'd recommend this to anyone. read more

We took the Gemini Charters snorkel trip to Honolua Bay yesterday. This was our very first boat trip with Gemini. We have previously toured with other charter boats on Maui, but Gemini is hands down the best. The boat is in immaculate condition, clean and very well maintained. Captain Mike and his crew are very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and really make the trip first class. Boarding was from the beach in front of the Maui Westin resort. You wade out into knee deep water and then climb up the stairs. This is a "barefoot only" boat which helps keep the interior clean and free of sand and debris. Safety briefing and orientation are complete with a little "head" humor. Once underway we were treated to a pod of dolphins that stayed with the boat for a little over 30 minutes. We also saw sea turtles while enroute up the coast. There were three other boats in the bay when we arrived, one was preparing to leave. Never did the area appear to be overly crowded (unlike the snorkel trips to Molokini where there are more people in the water than fish). Jennifer, the videographer, had spent the trip up the coast capturing scenery shots as well as shooting the various groups and families on the boat that wanted to purchase a DVD of the trip. Once in the water, she continued to shoot scenes with her underwater camera of the snorkelers with the fish and turtles. Once everyone was thoroughly tired of swimming, lunch is served. The Westin furnished a delicious lunch with fried rice, fresh fish, barbequed chicken, chips and veggies to dip and cookies. The open bar included two beers, wine and a host of mixed drinks including Mai Tais, mixers, iced tea and sodas. The return trip was under sail which is very relaxing. All in all, I rate Gemini as the best value and most fun boat and crew for a water adventure, out of West Maui, period. We will certainly book all future boat excursions with Gemini! read more

My husband, two young daughters and I had an AMAZING experience on March 3rd aboard the Gemini snorkeling tour. The crew was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and the tour itself exceeded our expectations. They picked us up on the beach at 11am where we went out to our snorkeling spot. On the way, the Captain saw some whales in the distance (it was whale breeding season) as well as spinner dolphins and took the time to get closer to give the tour guests a rare sighting of both - which was incredible. During the ride to our snorkeling spot, they had great snacks and drinks (including alcoholic drinks for adults) and the crew gave us lots of insight as to the marine sea life we had seen and were about to see. The snorkeling was beautiful and full of coral, turtles, fish, etc. And even though our children were not thrilled - the crew was kind enough to allow us to continue snorkeling while they entertained our children with coloring, snacks and games. And they finished with a great lunch aboard as we made our way back to shore - while stopping to view a few whales on the way. It was an excellent tour and we would happily do it again next time we are in Hawaii!! read more