We had the BEST day with Sail Maui on their Molokini Crater snorkeling excursion! This is hands down 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! read more

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We were looking to book a last minute Sunset cruise and was lucky enough to get one with this company. 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. read more

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We really enjoyed our sunset cruise! Two hours...the perfect amount of time to enjoy the ride. Appetizers and drinks were served. Crew members were super friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Sail Maui was such a great whale watching experience! So so much fun and so exciting! The staff was super nice and attentive. Could have stayed out on the water all day looking for humpbacks. read more

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Captain Cloe, and crew mates: Megan, Jen, and Braden were awesome! They were professional, friendly, and polite. We had a fun time and the food and beverages were great. Glad we sailed with them! read more

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Thank you Jess, Dustin, and Captain Kevin for the wonderful memories on the sunset cruise. You are the best crew! read more

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We had an amazing trip on the 4th of July. Snorkeling was great and the staff was exceptional. Would highly recommend!!

We had an EPIC whale watch with Sail Maui today!! We came upon a 'competition pod' of males trying to capture a female whale's attention. It was spectacular!! The captain & crew were so knowledgeable about what we were witnessing. You definitely want to sail w/ them Thanks for an amazing experience read more

The most amazing experience, the crew especially Jess and Oliver made this experience so special and memorable. Helping out, and so accommodating for my mother who does use a wheelchair assisting us so that she could see the sunset from her seat on the boat. I will never forget this time, thank you. read more

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It's about the journey! May 2025 We had looked at the ever touted "other" Molokini cat ride (KK2) and decided to try Sail Maui due to the huge price difference. We chose correctly! The Sail Maui crew rocked hard, were totally competent, friendly, and hospitable, the food was great, the ride to and from was epic, the snorkel gear was great, the family chose to use their gear instead of our own, I used my personal prescription mask for obvious reasons. While the high end motored cabin boats filled their enclosed salons to the brim with tourists, our 48 passenger capacity boat had 14 guests, and as such resulted in tons of personal attention and interaction. I hope I remembered the names correctly, but Capt Justin and crew Jade, Jess, and Geoffrey totally knew their stuff and were warm and friendly. I really need Justin's cruise playlist, too. Molokini was, Molikini. Unparalleled clarity and lots of coral and sea life. But as they say, it's the journey, and our Sail Maui crew made the entire excursion an epic one. read more

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The crew was super amazing. They were entertaining and excited when the many whales we saw were spotted. The food was satisfying. Best of all the crew helped us old folks on and off the boat. Thanks guys and ladies. We give them a 10+ read more

The Greatest Snorkel Whale Watch in History. Capt. Jeffrey and Jen and the best. Friendly, helpful and professional. We saw many whales and the Molokini Snorkel was fantastic. read more

Amazing outing! So many whales and so close. Great beverages and excellent staff. Highly recommended

This is our 2nd cruise on the Alihilani! The crew is fantastic! Service is top notch! Track down Jess, tell her Sandi from Spokane, WA, on crutches with husband and son, says hi and then ask her to make her special Mai Tai! Very smooth and less sweet than the usual. Absolutely delicious!! She's a sweetheart too!!! The entire crew was very accommodating of my injury. They helped me on and off the boat and Jess insisted we not miss the sunset so she helped me get up the stairs to the front of the boat. Im very grateful! Appetizers were delicious, Teriyaki and sesame chicken skewers, caprese skewers, fruit. They were wonderful checking often with each guest to refresh their drinks and bring water so you didn't miss a moment of the view. Captain, crew and JESS,- thank you for a special evening, you're all Rockstars! We'll see you next year! Mahalo! read more

Capt. Branden, Joey and Jenny were great hosts on our 5 hour excursion. We have utilized Sail Maui for many years and will continue to do so. Great for families, friends and couples. Such a personalized feel to the trip (not crowded) and great value. Saw a bunch of whales including breaching 100 yards from the boat. Snorkeling on Molikini was great and seeing the ocean go from 10ft to 400ft near Molikini was amazing. Breakfast and lunch are well done and service is always friendly. Thanks for a great trip! read more

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We used this company for a molokini snorkeling tour and had a wonderful time. Captain Brandon, Nainoa, Micah, and Geoffrey were welcoming, friendly and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. It was also nice that the group was small and didn't make the boat feel crowded. I'd highly recommend this company. read more

The crew was able to accommodate us last minute and it was a wonderful bit of serendipity! The whole crew were helpful and friendly. Enjoyed our time talking story as well as the snorkeling and sailing. We unexpectedly saw some whales breaching fairly close which is always a thrill! The wind cooperated so we were able to sail part of the time as well. So relaxing and enjoyable to spend a few hours on the boat. 10 out of 10! read more

Happy engaging staff, beautiful Hawaiian waters, plenty of beverage options, delicious snacks and a sunset what more could you ask for? A good spacious catamaran and great captain! Absolutely enjoyed every minute of our sunset sail and would do it again when we come next time. Don't forget to tip your staff, they only remind you kindly once at the end but they should let you know up front as the staff is fabulous. They have relocated to a marina south of Lahaina read more

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Last minute trip so we ended up booking our snorkel trip last minute too. We get to the meeting spot and there are 6 of us. SIX for a 40-50 person boat. We thought for sure they would cancel but they did not and it was amazing. The crew was fantastic and the food was awesome! The captain followed some whale breach's in the distance and we ended up having an entire pod of dolphins swim with the boat for a good 5-10 minutes. It was crazy! Then we went to this amazing snorkel spot- no one else around- nice and private. Kudos for being the absolute highlight of our trip. Great people and when you come that far and they stick to their commitments, well that's not something you can always count on these days. Will book with these guys every time from now on. read more

Aloha, I just wanted to share a little recap of the amazing tour I went on this past weekend for my 25th birthday on Saturday- It was truly one for the books. We met at Maalaea Boat Ramp, where the Sail Maui crew greeted us warmly and gave a quick run-through of our itinerary. Before boarding, we were told to all remove our shoes (they kept them safe in a bin and returned them after the trip). The tour ran from 9:30AM- 3:30PM, and it was nothing short of incredible. On the way to Lana'i we were served a delicious breakfast- fresh fruit like pineapple, oranges, grapes, and melons, along with bacon, eggs & cheese croissants and cinnamon rolls. They also had Coke products, Juice, water, and an open bar ( which opened after snorkeling for safety reasons) Our first stop snorkeling stop was Shark Fin- the water was so deep, clear, and full of fish. Sail Maui provided everything we needed: Snorkels, fins, floatation devices, and even different ways to get into the water- Stairs, a slide off the back of the boat, or a side jump! We got around 30-45 minutes to explore. Our second stop had rough currents, so instead they brought us to what looked like Lana'i arbor, which turned out to be a beautiful and peaceful spot too! The fish were stunning- so many vibrant colors and so many schools swimming together along the bottom of the ocean floor! Music played on the boat while we lounged on the net and enjoyed lunch: an assortment of sandwiches (Pulled pork, tune, egg), pasta, fresh veggies, cheese, and veggie sticks with ranch. Cookies were also passed around after- such nice touch. On the way to Lana'i, we were treated to a show from spinner dolphins, even saw flying fish! There was a bathroom on board, and the crew were super attentive about the water safety- constantly checking in on swimmers and keeping watch for anyone who drifted too far. TIP: Wear sunscreen and Reapply often- I got a MEAN sunburn lol! Overall, this experience was a 10/10. I would absolutely recommend Sail Maui for anyone looking for a fun, safe, and unforgettable ocean adventure. My family loved it so much we're already planning to book another tour next month! Mahalo to Sail Maui team for making my birthday special. read more

We had a wonderful experience and captain Brandon was fantastic. The other staff was so very helpful as well. I will certainly choose them again for my next sunset cruise. read more

Fabulous Captain and professional and kind crew (special mention to Danni)! We had an epic day out on the ocean yesterday and saw so many whales in full action! Highly recommended! read more

I found Sail Maui on a blog Big Island Love. I am so glad I did as they are amazing!!! There are a lot of tour companies offering tours but I highly recommend you look into sail Maui! Great staff. Justin was our captain and Cass and Lily were the crew- friendly and professional! We had delicious food and drinks offered and a small amount of people on a amazing sail boat. We saw so many whales and it was a perfect day. It felt like you were on a friends boat not a tour company. Amazing communication and very ethical. I can't wait to return and go out with them again!!! read more

What is good to really like? A much smaller boat which in this Covid days is a good thing! Christmas Day catamaran snorkeling to Lanai became a snorkel whale watch tour. Got a huge Christmas Gift of early whales and the captain took a lot of time to sail and float near so we could get some awesome views both going out and even coming back. Snorkeling was MEH but enjoyable, food was simple fair; fruit box's and continental breakfast and lunch was hearty make your own sandwich with all the fixings in your personal labeled lunch box ( Covid ). Captain and crew were great in offering and bussing drinks before and after snorkeling. All in all couldn't be a better way to spend Christmas Day in this tragic Covid time. read more

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Awesome! Well worth it! We did the sunset crew with Captain Chase! Open bar & appetizers. It was so relaxing, peaceful, romantic, & fun. The mai tais were great. If you're thinking about it, just do it! The girls serving the drinks and manning the boat were great! read more

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Great service. We did the sunset cruise. The staff were very friendly and we really enjoyed the cruise and sunset! Highly recommended! read more

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Thank you Sail Maui for an AWESOME sunset cocktail cruise. Not only were the views spectacular, the snacks and drinks were great too. As for the staff, they were amazing. They made sure we were never without something to eat and/or drink, made great conversation with us, but most importantly made sure everyone felt safe the entire time. To be honest, Sail Maui deserves 5 stars, however I am substantiated one due to the customer service operators. When you book your cruise, waivers and directions are immediately sent to you. The instructions say to arrive promptly at 4:30, but no specific location except to be at the Lahaina harbor. We get there, and like many other people on our cruise, no one knew what we supposed to do, or where to go. There isn't any Sail Maui signage anywhere. So again, like many other people, I called for more info. To say I was confused on where to go after that conversation is putting it lightly. The only reason my husband and I stayed put is because I saw our catamaran pulling up to the dock at 4:45. Not sure what happened to 4:30, but oh well. Our captain came over, and called out for anyone who was waiting for Sail Maui. He then took roll, and we were in our way. All of this confusion about where to go could have been eliminated by having a sign or something out front so your customers know where to go. Nevertheless though, we had so much fun on our sunset cocktail cruise, and would sail with Sail Maui again. read more

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What an incredible time my daughter and I had on the Sail Maui Sunset Cruise. We enjoyed stunning views from the boat. With the wind in your face, viewing the Maui sunset from the boat is spectacular. I want to note the drinks were tasty, but we passed on the appetizers. I am sure the food was but were looking forward to a wonderful dinner afterward. The crew was terrific and fun but gave us space. I want to note that I enjoyed this sunset cruise because it is my pace and not a booze cruise. However, booze cruises are not bad just not what we were seeking. read more

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Great crew, fun experience! While the ocean currents at our first stop off the coast of Lahaina were a bit intense, our second stop off Maui was smooth sailing. Family friendly experience, very attentive staff the entire trip. From the small things like taking our trash and bringing us drinks, to keeping us safe while in the water. The boat was clean, had two restrooms aboard, and the kids enjoyed sitting up front while speeding along to our destinations. The highlights for us were seeing the sea turtles, jumping off the side of the boat, sailing for a bit, the strong cocktails the last hour heading back to port, and jamming to a great playlist of music. Five star experience all the way! read more

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Went for a sunset sail and had such an amazing time! Our crew really made it great for us. We had Justin, Lily, and Brayden. They were so amazing! Great food, drinks, and views! read more

We took the sunset cruise last night with Jake, Ronnie and Kevin. Let me just say-- PERFECT way to spend our last night in Maui--and quite possibly my favorite (relaxing) thing we did while here. They served the BEST Mai-Tais I've ever had (watch out, they're strong- ha!) and had a delicious spread of appetizers too. The cruise was smooth and flawless. We were so relaxed and well taken care of from start to finish. I strongly recommend sailing on this catamaran with these guys. The weather was perfect with a great breeze. I didn't even need my jacket. Only thing I regret is losing my new sunglasses at the end. Hoping they'll find them for me. One of the guys said he'd dive down today where they docked and check for me. Here's hoping! :) Book them. You'll be glad you did! read more

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Just awful. This company is horrible at communicating and left one voicemail that we were cancelled after multiple correspondences via text message and three rebookings. I cannot comment on the quality of this tour but save yourself the headache and book elsewhere read more

We LOVED our experience with Sail Maui! We did the 5-hour tour (breakfast through mid-day, snorkeling and whale watching). From the time we first met Dakota to boarding the vessel, we knew that it would be a great day. The captain set just the right tone with an info session that made us feel comfortable yet ready for a fun experience. The adventure started with a nice ride out to sea, looking for whales and enjoying a light breakfast (muffins, croissants, fruit, juices and coffee). Our eagle-eyed captain found plenty of whales for us to admire and we then made our way to our snorkeling spot. The crew made us feel great about jumping into the water and checking out the ocean life. Dakota checked on everyone often and we saw an abundance of fish and turtles. The equipment was top notch, too - right down to the defogger spray :) When we got back on the boat, a nice lunch was waiting, including delicious island-inspired cocktails. The crew made sure that each guest was cared for - from James checking on our drink situation, to Shannon educating us about the whales we continued to see. We had a great ride back to the harbor, stopping to see more whales and even listening to their songs from the ship's hydrophone. Just a great time and great memory to have as a family. Thank you! read more

This is the only way to go if you are snorkeling to Lanai! The ability to cruise over, snorkel and see an abundance of tropical fish, then sail leisurely back with this amazing crew was top notch! I felt safe and treated like a star! We'll worth every penny! Food and drinks were so tasty after the snorkeling! DJ/Music mix was on point! Thank you, Captain Chase and his three awesome crew mates: Shannon, Jamie, and Allie (I apologize if I got any names wrong). You are truly lovely and remembered! read more

Yesterday was one of best experiences we've had sailing in Maui. Capt Chase was in his prime sailing our group for the sunset sail excursion. We did full sailing (about 14 knots) for a good 30+ minutes on a beautiful evening. Love the comment from him "hold on to your hats" at one point. Then we floated at sunset time for all the photo ops. Helpful nice crew took care of everything else. Definitely consider them for your sailing needs in Maui! read more

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Absolutely incredible experience with Capitan Nikolaus and his crew Joe, Andy, and Jamie (hopefully I remembered those correctly). Captain Nikolaus was a true comedian the whole trip. We went on a snorkel trip to Lanai and couldn't recommend it enough, even though I didn't snorkel! I'm a baby when it comes to water and fish, but my parents absolutely love it, so I joined them and had a hard time working up the courage to get in the water. The crew didn't pressure me at all and offered to help. I got in but quickly got out due to my own fears but the crew was so supportive. On the way back the crew made a point to stop and watch the dolphins and whales. It wasn't good conditions to sail until half way back to Lahaina, which is when the crew put the sail up. I loved that they took the time to do this, it was so cool to see. Open bar was a great plus and the whole experience was well worth it! read more

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Great staff and family-friendly adventure before leaving Maui. Whales, views, and music made it just perfect! read more

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Highly recommend Sail Maui for your sailing or snorkeling adventure. The crew is knowledgeable and entertaining. Noah in particular was a stand out staff member when he fitted my sister with prescription goggles so she could see the sea creatures! read more

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We had a great snorkeling trip to Lanai's marine reserve. The crew were top notch and the food and cocktails were wonderful. I highly recommend this company. Dave Portland Oregon read more

We just spend our honeymoon in Maui. We wanted to go on some excursions. We decided on snorkeling and a sunset cruise. Sail Maui exceeded our expectations. Both crews were incredibly friendly and professional. It's obvious that they love their jobs and take pride in it. Our captains were Patrick (sunset cruise) and Justin (snorkeling). We will definitely recommend and book with this company again. The food and drinks were also great! read more

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