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5.0 (8 reviews)
Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Snorkeling and whale watching at its best. Loved the crew Mark and capt Bob. Boat is older but very well maintained. Super fun day.

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We had a great time! Two families, snorkeling, whale watching on a classic sail boat.

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Trilogy Excursions

Trilogy Excursions

4.9
(2.4k reviews)
17.8 km

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!

What an adventure! We couldn't be happier with our experience on Trilogy IV. Captain Zech, Kanani &…read moreKenzie were just fun to talk with and took phenomenal care of us. I would 100% recommend taking this trip while you are in Maui. It is an experience you will never forget. We started to trip with cinnamon rolls and they provided really great gluten free muffin for me. Then made sure to always provide GF food options for me throughout the day. Snorkeling was fun and accessible because they had prescription masks available, which is a must if you cannot/do not wear contacts and want actually see the ocean life. We had a plenty of time to float and observe the fish. Lunch was delish and they prepared some tasty gluten free noodles JUST for me. On the way back, one of our daughters helped hoist the sail and we were able to catch the wind of a bit. We also had the good fortune of observing a pod of Hawaiian spinner dolphins on the way to and back from Lana'i. Book this trip! It is SO worth it!!!

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MY EPIC WIFE VIBING DURING SUNRISE!!!
MY EPIC WIFE VIBING DURING SUNRISE!!!
Whale watching
Whale watching
Our little captain.

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Our little captain.
Sea Maui

Sea Maui

4.9
(1.1k reviews)
20.2 km

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!

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Mai tai time
Mai tai time
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Whale tail
Perfect moment with my teenage son!

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Perfect moment with my teenage son!
Pride of Maui

Pride of Maui

4.3
(843 reviews)
10.5 km
43 years in business
Locally owned & operated

Staff were excellent! The ride was smooth. I have been on their snorkeling numerous times and I was…read moreimpressed every time. I went on the sunset dinner cruise this time and it was also amazing!

While on our Babymoon, I booked a reservation for my husband and I to go snorkeling on the Pride of…read moreMaui. I chose this particular tour because it was a smaller group size and I did not want to feel crowded or overwhelmed on a boat with strangers. It was the perfect amount of people, and my husband and I ended up chatting with most of the other passengers, having lots in common. Our captain was Caiden, who was extremely kind, informative, and entertaining. We also had crewmates Sienna, Diego, and Jim looking out for us and making sure that we were comfortable and had all of our wants and needs met. I felt completely safe and comfortable the entire trip and I appreciated having a certified lifeguard on boat with us. The snorkeling experience was phenomenal and being pregnant, it made me feel so calm and relaxed. I appreciated learning the history of the two various locations we snorkeled at and the opportunity to see a sea turtle. The ship itself was pristine, and the restrooms were some of the cleanest I have ever experienced on a boat. The breakfast and lunch that they served us was tasty, and the macadamia nut cookies at the end were the perfect sweet treat. I appreciated that they were able to offer me mocktails since I cannot drink at this time, and those were tasty as well. This experience was worth every penny and I would definitely come back and do it again.

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Starboard side of the Pride of Maui
Starboard side of the Pride of Maui
Guests jumping into the water to snorkel
Guests jumping into the water to snorkel
Guest enjoys Maui SNUBA diving, one of the most incredible ocean activities

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Guest enjoys Maui SNUBA diving, one of the most incredible ocean activities
Kainani Sails Maui Sailing Charters

Kainani Sails Maui Sailing Charters

4.9
(40 reviews)
20.2 km

Wonderful sailing company. Small company that delivers incredible personalized service. We did a 3…read morehour private sunset cruise with Captain Bailey and crew member Phil and it was spectacular. Have not edited my videos yet but the number of whale sightings was insane. We saw multiple breaches and tail splashes as we followed a mama, baby and escort (from an appropriate distance for many, many minutes. Both Bailey and Phil were incredibly knowledgable about sailing, whale watching, the island and life in general. Our close friends booked this cruise and invited us and we look forward to our next outing.

We elected to charter a trip with Kainani Sails Makai on March 21 - snorkeling, whale watching and…read moresunset. Best decision of our Maui trip. Hands down. 10/10 If you are trying to decide between going on a large power catamaran or book Kainani - I will save you time, stress and mental energy. Book Kainani now. It is worth it. I'm the trip planner in our family (read cover-to-cover Maui Revealed and several other guide books on the island). Sailing - it was a relaxing day with nice wind and calm waters. Snorkeling - We saw so many fish (trumpet, convict, ember parrotfish, humuhumunukunukuapu'a) and even honu (sea turtle). It was a special day that I'll always remember. Captain - Ely = smooth and steady. Clear directions and focus on safety protocols. We felt safe the entire afternoon on board .. especially for one member who first time on a sail boat and snorkeling in open ocean water. Crew - Phil = perfect personality for a relaxing day on the water. Snorkeling guide extra ordinaire. Catering - We really enjoyed the poke tuna bowls, macadamia nut cookies, fruit on board. Water and beverages as well. What I didn't expect but enjoyed - We thoroughly enjoyed the journey to and from the sailboat. It felt special - in contrast, a power catamaran was down the shore with 75+ people boarding. Will I book again? Absolutely. (For those reading this far, unrelated Maui travel trip tip: the Hawaiian muffin at Maui Bread Company in Kihei and the pies from Leoda's in olowalu are worth the stop as well!)

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These guys (Kaeo and Phil) were incredible!
These guys (Kaeo and Phil) were incredible!
Sunset on the boat
Sunset on the boat
Caught our dinner!

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Caught our dinner!
Sail Maui - Lahaina

Sail Maui - Lahaina

4.8
(640 reviews)
18.1 km

We had the BEST day with Sail Maui on their Molokini Crater snorkeling excursion! This is hands…read moredown our favorite excursion that we make sure to do every single year when we visit Maui. The entire experience was incredible from start to finish. Captain Brandon was amazing and made the trip extra special by letting the kids each take turns steering the boat -- such a fun memory they will never forget! Kenzie, Megan, and Joe were all so attentive, friendly, and constantly checking in to make sure everyone had everything they needed. The customer service truly stood out and made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. The food was delicious, the music was fun, the snorkeling was fantastic, and today's weather could not have been more perfect. Molokini Crater was absolutely beautiful with amazing visibility in the water. If you are visiting Maui, Sail Maui is an absolute must-do experience. We already cannot wait for next year!

We were looking to book a last minute Sunset cruise and was lucky enough to get one with this…read morecompany. Things seemed a little sketchy when trying to figure out how to get to the meetup location due to streets being blocked off. We eventually found the parking area and met the first mate, Mika. A short walk to the harbor and we were on the boat. The Captain, don't remember her name, was very informative and ensured safety protocols were understood by everyone. The boat was clean and accommodating for our group of 10. The sail was beautiful and mesmerizing. The Captain took time to give instructions on how to sail the boat to the children onboard. She also aloud them to have turns at the helm. Very exciting work for the kids. There were good options for beverages and appetizers. The musical playlist was pretty good and set the tone for the island vibes. We felt that we were in more than capable hands. Next time we come back, we'll look for this tour line and crew.

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Pic from the bow.
Pic from the bow.
Cocktails (open bar)
Cocktails (open bar)
A beautiful rainbow made the evening perfect.

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A beautiful rainbow made the evening perfect.

Island Star Excursions - snorkeling - Updated July 2026

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