Great crew and great whale sightings in Mar 2025! Thanks so much for the great trip! We will be…read moreback!

This is a five star operation, easy-going, professional, fun, etc. WOW!…read moreLooking forward to the next time. Thank you! Chris and Rebeca from California

Entire staff goes above and beyond…read more Had an unfortunate situation with flight cancellations due to extreme weather but they gave me zero issues with a refund. No delays, no hesitations and simply approved my request. This is what Aloha looks like! Hoping to come back and book a future snorkeling trip with them. Especially since they are the number one company for these excursions! (According to all the locals, reviews, and my research online)

They have power vacuum for your beach truck and gas and variety store and ice and fish plate lunchread more

The Molokai Pier and Boat Harbor is probably the main lifeline for all goods, for the people who…read morelive on Molokai. I've visited this little pier/boat harbor a few times when I was working on Molokai. I can see why this pier/boat harbor is important as it's strategically located right across the street from Kaunakakai town (the main town in Molokai). The pier/boat harbor is open for the public to see, with the exception of the Matson/Young Bros area which is secured. The Molokai pier/boat harbor is clean, and you can actually park in the parking lot to enjoy the views from the pier/boat harbor. I've seen folks fish off of the pier/boat harbor, as well as seeing some folks swim in the adjacent area leading into the pier/boat harbor...........I also heard that the ferry that runs from Molokai to Maui, the Molokai Pier/Boat Harbor is the place you need to go to catch the ferry. A pretty small harbor, but very cool to check out............

I love the natural and functional things to see when visiting a new place. Molokai has no natural…read moreharbors, so to facilitate shipping, they built the state's longest pier. The main street in Kaunakakai heading makai leads right onto the pier. It's free and open to the public. There are a few businesses located here: Young Shipping, a tour/dinner cruise company, and fishing charters. It's a boat doc with what looked like private craft. There are public beaches here and there; there are benches and places to walk around. Reef fish were everywhere, colorful in the brown water. Along the main road down the pier is plenty of shoulder parking, which leads to fishing and swimming areas. Near the end is a fixed swimming dock with a slide and boards for jumping; the swimming area is netted off from the harbor beyond. Driving out here offers a gorgeous view of Lanai, Maui, and back onto the mountains of Molokai; it's a must-stop destination when visiting.

Molokai Outdoors is located inside the lobby area of Hotel Molokai, so it's very convenient if you…read morehappen to be staying at any of the hotel's rooms. They offer various tours, including Molokai Forest Reserve and Anupuka Dune & Mokio Preserve. Now keep in mind that because of weather and seasons, tours may be affected and there is also a minimum number of participants required for the tour to run. I went to Molokai in February 2024 and I was looking to do both of the aforementioned tours, though I could not do the Molokai Forest Reserve that day because of bad weather and muddy conditions and also because I was the only one signed up that day, so thankfully I opted for the refund in those circumstances. However, I was able to go on the Anupuka Dune & Mokio Preserve tour the following day because weather conditions were more favorable, though our tour guide Ally came across some really muddy conditions at times when driving the 4x4 van to and from the preserve in West Molokai. Overall, Ally did such a wonderful and fine job of navigating our group and explaining the history behind the preserve as well as allowing us to get off and explore the region and capture lots of photos and memories. We even stopped at Pono O Hale Beach and Halena Beach towards the end of the day to explore and/or relax for an hour! Anyways, I hope to be back soon to do the Molokai Forest Reserve tour with this organization (I'm told the summer months tend to be better times to do this).

This small shop is located at the Molokai Hotel. We stopped in after checking out the restaurant…read morebar, and was pleasantly surprised by the high quality inventory they have. Although it may be small in size, it is HUGE in customer service!! Dallas, the young man behind the counter, went above and beyond when it came to helping find what we needed. I wanted the aqua Sunshirt,but the only sizes hanging were Large to 2XL. After checking the computer, his inventory said there was a Medium in stock and he proceeded to go through every large plastic storage container in the shop! Sadly, after all his effort, the shirt was nowhere to be found. I purchased the Large size, but left him my name and number in case a Medium in ANY color might be found. We were barely a mile down the road, when Dallas was calling to tell me he had FOUND IT! . After we left, he called the owner for further inspiration and was directed to the only box he hadn't searched, a small cardboard one. We turned around and headed right back! We all are living in a time when good employees are so hard to find, and often, it is the younger generation that seems to lack the skills of good customer service. Well NOT at Molokai Outdoor Activities store!! Although Dallas had already "made the sale", he went over the top to make this customer happy! Give that man a RAISE!

Jo is the man. Got us a couple mahi mahi. Recommend for anyone looking to sport fish on Molokairead more

We were looking for an affordable way to view the tallest sea cliffs in the world on the north side…read moreof Molokai. We were a party of six so flying over via helicopter would have been way too expensive for our budget. We began looking at chatering a fishing boat and found Captain Joe to be the most affordable at $550. We paid cash and he definitely deserved more so we gave him a good tip at the end of the trip. He was incredibly easy to work with and we had no problems booking. He did suggest we call in to confirm with him the day before since the water can be pretty rough on the north side. We were very blessed the weather was great and we went to bed early to be ready for our 8 to 9 hour trip the next morning. We met him at the Kaunakakai pier at 5:30am. He was easy to find. The second boat on the right. We packed our own breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks with plenty to share with the captain since it is the Friendly Isle after all. He put out some poles in the water and we trolled as we went. We specifically wanted to see the cliffs and would fish along the way should we come across a school. The north side isn't known for fishing so I didn't expect to catch anything and was overjoyed when my two kids were able to bring in a couple of Mahi at the same time just an hour into the trip. He was very humane and didn't club the fish over the head or anything. He just layed a wet towel over them to calm them down before putting them into the cooler. After that my kids were on the constant lookout for more. When the trip was over he expertly filleted one for us and we got some Mahi steaks to take back to the hotel. We let him keep the second one since we couldn't eat that much on our trip. The boat had more than enough room for us and had an area for us to take turns taking naps. There was a portable toilet but no one had to use it. Thank God. Captain Joe wasn't overly chatty as some captians tend to be. He was very aimiable and pointed out some points of interest and answered questions but was also content to let us enjoy the trip comfortably without the need to constantly chat. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He has extensive experience as a seaman and we were content knowing we were in good hands. The water was like glass so no one got sick and we were able to view multiple waterfalls! It was just an incredible lifetime experience. If you ever go to Molokai you must book the Alyce C and see the stunning cliffs. Pictures just don't do them justice! The next time we go back, we'll be booking Captain Joe again and focus on a deep sea fishing trip and catching more fish.

Capt Clay and his son Josiah were outstanding ! We went out hunting bonefish in the flats and we…read morelanded two 8 pounders. We saw a lot of bones, GTs, and black tipped sharks. Both Capt Clay & Josiah know there stuff. They taught me sight the "ghosts of the flats", how to cast to them which is not easy. Capt Clay brought a beautiful spiritual component to the trip too which made it that much more special. A day not soon to be forgotten. Thanks gentleman for hosting on Molokai. Blessings.

Wonderful day out fishing with Capt Clay. Knowledgeable, courteous, gentle guide that was flexible…read morethroughout the day. Food fish? Sure! Watch whales. Yes! Turtles everywhere. We tried to get on some bonefish but they not having it. Still excellent day with my Dad and Capt Clay a true gentleman. Highly recommend!

What a great experience - my first with a charter flight…read more A group of us chartered a plane to Kalaupapa to tour the peninsula. I did not book the flight, so I can't speak to that process, but our experience from airport to airport and back again was excellent. There isn't a big sign for Pacific Air Charters, but the building is clearly marked with the address, so we knew we were in the right place. Lots of parking out front on a Saturday morning, even though the spaces are not all striped. Lucy met us and escorted us up to the office and restrooms. We hung out with complimentary tea/coffee while our pilot finished up his final checks. She was very gracious and welcoming. Lucy then escorted us down to the aircraft, and I was pleasantly surprised - twin-engine Piper Super Chieftain. Some in our group were a little nervous about such a small aircraft but it was a lot nicer than some commercial planes I've been on. No TSA theatre, no lines. Our pilot came out to greet us - his name was Ace and he was a total Captain-Sully type. Very professional and left me feeling like we were in capable hands. He did a quick safety briefing for us, then placed us row by row for weight and balance. Every seat had headphones, which was good for noise reduction, but aviation geeks will enjoy listening to the radio communications with the tower and other aircraft. We had a quick taxi and takeoff, and we had such a smooth ride. Visibility got worse later in the day with vog, which was a bummer, but we even got to chase a couple whales in the morning on our way over to Kalaupapa. Fast flight - 25 minutes, max. Ace hung out at the airport while we did our tour, which was surprising; I figured he'd run back to Honolulu or at least go topside Molokai. But, when we were finished that afternoon, we did a repeat safety briefing, sat back in our assigned seats, trundled down the runway and we were off. We had a lot of sea-breeze convection and lightning over Oahu, but it wasn't a problem, thankfully - we stayed out to sea and came in from over the water instead of a town-side approach. The headsets were a bit static-y on the return, I suspect as a result of the weather, so I couldn't hear as well. An overall great experience. We filled the plane with 9 of us, and I thought the price was very reasonable per person, considering we had charter service to an isolated airstrip. Will definitely consider them again if travels warrant!

The pilots and staff at Pacific air charters are what makes this experience so smooth an enjoyable…read more I regularly use them to travel interisland to avoid waiting around and having to deal with TSA. They are always on time and do everything they can to make my travel plans work and are incredibly flexible to my needs. Thank you Lucy for always looking after me so well.

Maui Plane Rides is located in Maui Hawaii at a small airport deep in the island near the Costco…read more We were out enjoying happy hour in Maui when we met a young couple originally from Colorado. The female half was a pilot. While talking she recommended to us that we should take a sunset flight over Maui with her old boss at Maui Plane Rides. She said it was truly a life changing experience. Well, that was enough for us, we booked one and embarked on our journey a few days later. We arrived to the small airport and met our pilot, Eric was his name maybe? He was originally from New York and was a very friendly fellow. He did his pre flight checks and we loaded into the plane and away we went. The pilot flew us all over the island and he was a very informative with his knowledge of the island and local history. The flight path he took was truly EPIC! He let my wife fly the plane for about 5 minutes, which was super cool of him. The flight was absolutely a must do if you have the opportunity and the funds. You will never see a sunset quite like the sunset over Maui from a plane. It was the most beautiful sunset ever. And I have seen many sunsets in many locales. The experience was top notch, the pilot was A+++++ and the night was truly incredible as our newly met Colorado friends stated it would be. I cannot recommend Maui Plane Rides enough, the experience was truly like nothing we've ever done before.

Very disappointing experience. The tour advertised six major sightseeing locations, but the pilot…read moreonly flew us over three of them. While it was raining that day, the pilot only called beforehand to say we'd get wet walking from the car to the plane. He never mentioned that we would miss half of the advertised sights. After the flight, I requested a partial refund because we only received about half of the promised tour. The pilot then claimed he had warned us that weather would prevent us from seeing several locations, which simply isn't true. I understand that weather can affect flights, but customers should be clearly informed when major parts of the advertised experience won't be delivered. Poor communication and misleading expectations made this a frustrating experience.

We've traveled all over the world and taken many tours, but no tour leaders have been as competent…read moreas John. From the time we booked the tour up to our ride to the airport after the tour, John handled every detail with superb calm, creativity and an obvious emphasis on customer service. His commentary really helped us to get a feel for the island, its history and its people. It's very different from the more populated islands, and John helped us to appreciate its unique beauty and the ways that it reflects old Hawaii. We would highly recommend this tour. We also stayed over one night at Hotel Molokai, which worked out well. Many thanks to John for a great experience!

We had a great time touring Molokai Island. Shane was knowledgeable and accommodating. We were able…read moreto see a great deal of the island in only 1 day. The flight was delayed and he worked hard to give us the best trip possible. They scheduled us for a later departing flight to give us more time on the island. This was our first trip to this island and it was worth the time. The van was nice and comfortable. He took good care of us and we consider Shane to be a new friend. Mahalo!