Totally go for the sunset or sunrise! It was amazing! Not sure how we haven't heard about it…read morebefore. Pictures don't do it justice. Make sure you go early or you want get a spot on the summit, pack some food and be prepared to wait. It's also cold! We had light jackets which weren't really enough with the wind.

In the Summit District, the 11.7 mile point-to-point Sliding Sands to Halemau'u Thru Hike is…read moreincredible--plan ahead to have someone pick you up on the other side. For the first 2/3, it's all downhill and makes for a great trail run. The way up is strenuous, but manageably short and most definitely worth it. Incredible views and you literally get to be above the clouds. Would highly recommend this hike when visiting this area of the park.

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!

Quick stop to check out the ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs…read more These are subtle but worth viewing. Little creek running nearby.

Common Draw Hawaiian…read morePetroglyphs (aka Pu'u Kilea) that are purported to be drawn in by some of the original inhabitants of the island of Maui. The Good: *Over 100 figures depicting animals and humans *It's definitely more interesting considering these native Hawaiian drawings and how closely they match some of the Native American's Petroglyphs that I've seen throughout the desert southwest. *1.1-mile out-and-back easy trail that begins at the Olowalu General Store *You can forgo the trail and drive right out to the Petroglyphs, but I'd highly recommend an AWD SUV, like a Jeep® or that ilk. *Dog-friendly trail *Free The Meh: *While interesting, it's def one of the least impressive displays of Petroglyphs I've seen, but I'm pretty spoiled. *While there are a decent amount of Petroglyphs, they're all very far away and difficult to see. Fwiw, the ones in my photos were taken with a 100-500mm lens. The Ugly: *Location of the Petroglyphs has a very creep Deliverance-style vibe to it. Also, be aware you're near some residences, so be prepared for a local yokel to come jamming thru the area at 80mph. TLDR: If you really want to see it, then buy all means, go for it. But, if you're on the fence about visiting, then definitely skip this. Only recommended for the true Hawaiian history connoisseur.

What a trip! We returned to Maui this time with…read moregrandchildren and toe. We wanted to take them on some kind of unforgettable boat ride so we had to return to this company. They are fantastic. We found the Dolphin Watch Sail Deluxe which was perfect. And there were dolphins! Literally hundreds of spinner dolphins all over the place just offshore. What a treat. The kids were thrilled. The first thing the captain when he saw them was called all the kids up to the (trampoline) on the front so that they could see the dolphins underneath. The kids were so excited. It was amazing. The boat was spacious for the number of people we had on the tour. Maybe 30? Just a guess. There were lots of seats indoors and outdoors, and people tended to move around quite a bit. The staff were wonderful. They told us about the animals that we saw: spinner, dolphins, green sea turtles, and monk seals. There was also a photographer who took pictures of family groupings. They weren't cheap, $90, but she took so many of our family. It was totally worth it. They served lunch, snacks, and drinks. My only suggestion is that it might be worth a thought for them to eliminate the lunch entirely. There was nothing wrong with it. Pork sandwiches and salad were great, but I just don't see how it's necessary given that the tour left at 1:30. That seemed to keep the staff pretty busy and maybe needlessly? I don't know if it would be worth reducing the price by just a small amount and eliminating that because I'm not sure if it's that much of a draw. It was absolutely perfect. We all loved it! Highest recommendation!

we did the sunset cocktail boat cruise and it was so memorable!! The booking process was so easy…read moreand when you arrive to the location, everything was so organized. The boat also was not overbooked so there was plenty or room to sit and enjoy the views. The boat tour itself was amazing. The boat was clean, the crew were so welcoming, funny, accommodating. Service was great!! Also I did not expect there to be appetizers on the boat, but they were actually so delicious. We had chips and salsa, grilled shrimp, chicken quesadillas, potstickers and more. I just thought we were only getting cocktails, so I was very pleased.

We booked last minute, but are so glad we decided to do it! The crew (Levi and Allison) were…read morefantastic - very knowledgeable, made it really fun and light with jokes, and were kind in letting us move around to see an up close encounter. We have recommended them to others and will book with them again if we come back during whale watching season.

Great trip except for the rain the first 20-30 minutes. We got soaked speeding towards Olawalu but…read moreit let up just in time for some phenomenal whale sightings. We probably saw about 15 whales up close and another 30 or more breaching in the distance. The crew was very informative, caring, and as excited about seeing whales as we were. With so many sightings 2 hours went by real quick and we were sad it was over. Would use Makai Adventures again the next time we come back. One minor thing should be added to their web/advertising: advise people to bring hats and a waterproof windbreaker just in case it's raining.

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.

Just a perfect day! Love the onboarding experience from the beach! The entire crew was exceptional…read more Lunch was awesome! The boat handles rough seas like it was a 300' yacht! The Captain knows how to handle his craft! We will do it again the next time we are in Maui.

I can't recommend the Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel Adventure aboard the Calypso enough! From the…read moremoment we stepped onboard until we returned to the harbor, everything was incredibly organized. The crew worked together like a well-oiled machine and made the entire experience seamless. A quick tip before you arrive: parking is $7, and you absolutely need to pay it. There were tow trucks literally sitting in the parking lot waiting for people who didn't pay. It definitely wasn't worth risking getting your rental car towed over $7! The food was surprisingly good! Breakfast included pastries, fresh fruit, muffins, a coffee bar, delicious juices, and water. They also served healthy snacks after snorkeling with fresh cucumbers, sliced bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and hummus. Lunch was a choice of pulled pork sandwiches or deli sandwiches with chips, sodas, and other drinks. After snorkeling, alcoholic beverages were available for purchase as well. The boat itself was fantastic, with three bathrooms, two water slides, a jumping platform off the second deck, and even reef-safe sunscreen provided for everyone. The snorkeling was absolutely incredible! The coral was beautiful, and there was so much marine life. We saw countless tropical fish, two octopuses, a squid, needlefish, and more sea turtles than we could count. It truly felt like swimming in an aquarium. A special shoutout goes to Corine, who was the absolute highlight of our trip. Unfortunately, several people became seasick during the ride, and she cared for every single one of them with such kindness and compassion--bringing water, Dramamine, napkins, and constantly checking on them. She never seemed bothered and genuinely made those guests feel cared for. She was amazing! One tip: if you're prone to motion sickness, take Dramamine before the trip. We did see quite a few people getting sick over the side of the boat because the ocean can be rough. This excursion exceeded all of our expectations. Great food, an amazing crew, a beautiful boat, and some of the best snorkeling we've ever experienced. 10/10--we would absolutely do it again!

Over all best experience! Highly recommend! Very family friendly and first timer friendly too!…read moreCaptain took the time to give a lesson to those of of us first-timers to help us feel more comfortable and enjoy the experience which absolutely helped. They have little boat floats with with clear windows into water.for little kids which my 4yr old.really enjoyed. recommend and would book again!

Aloha Don't miss this fabulous opportunity for this…read morefantastic trip If you come to Maui during whale season please don't miss it take the ride It's worth every penny If you get sea sick please take the meds. I only seen one person feel a little bit sick but it's not bad at all Aloha y to the max. Da Kine Best

Took took the evening dinner cruise on the Calypso excellent fish dinner great crew and really…read moregood bartenders. Had a good time. Highly recommend.

We booked our two French Polynesia trips with Claudia and her team. We were a large family group…read morewhich included young and old. Claudia and her team made our vacation so relaxing and stress free by organizing & booking everything. Her team was always reachable and responsive. She definitely has a great knowledge of French Polynesia, and we appreciate everything she did to make our family vacation a trip of a lifetime.

Another excellent trip designed by Claudia and Cathi at Pacific for Less! My husband and I spent 6…read morenights at the Brando and 4 nights at the St Regis in November. The PFL team worked their magic and the cost was less than I could have designed myself! Thanks again team. We have never met, yet you are beginning to feel like friends!

I am not one to write a lot of reviews but the great experience I had working with Jayne Craine at…read morethe Concierge Connection is certainly worth mentioning to others. Jayne accommodated multiple scheduling requests, and even paid attention to details such as not scheduling a scuba excursion if I was going to be in higher altitudes the following day. She was a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable about the area, and would certainly want to work with her again.

From our first phone call, Mona was absolutely wonderful! It was like having a good friend call…read moreand welcome you to her home! Mona made the perfect reservations at a romantic restaurant for my husband and I as well as suggested activities for us as a family.