Maui Adventure Cruises

What an incredible experience. Whales came right up to our boat and rolled around for 30+ minutes. The boat only holds about 35 people so all seats were great. Saw 2 two breeches and several dolphins too. Highlight of our trip.

This was the best snorkeling trip we’ve ever taken, because of the whales that we saw. The snorkeling on Lanai isn’t as good as some other spots like Molokini and DT Fleming, but the staff, the food, and the spinner dolphins were awesome. As we were making our way back to Maui from Lanai we came across a competition pod of whales and we were stunned by how they just popped up out of nowhere scaring the bejesus out of us, but it made for the most excellent pictures we’ve ever gotten of whales. The two crew members were absolutely awesome; so knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. They really wanted to make sure that everyone had a great time, and we did!

Like many on Unilocal,I have sailed on many boats. Fancy, frilly, slides, gourmet, music, cocktails, sunset, blah blah. For the money, MAC never disappoints! It’s not the fanciest boat in town, but it sure tries the hardest and has the most sincere fun. Plus most importantly qualified crew and captains. Today the seas were choppy, but darn it if I didn’t feel super safe with our Captain. And the crew lady Andrea was just downright hospitable. They feed you delicious food to boot! but the best part were the snorkel sights.
Tip well, they deserve it!

We have been on many boats and cruises over the years on our visits to Maui. Our hotel concierge recommended this company highly.
Their boat is an inflatable hull but it has just as many amenities as other hard hull boats we have been on. You have a head in case mother nature needs attention. They provide snacks and lunch on the trip as well.
We took the Lanai Dolphin Adventure trip. I have been out to Lanai a few times to dive so I thought it would be a great snorkel trip as well. We were not disappointed! We stopped at 2 spots to snorkel. Both spots were unique and had great things to see. On our way back to Maui we passed our first dive spot and since the time we were first there a pod of dolphins had moved in!
If you are lucky enough to be snorkelling and a pod if dolphins moves in you are allowed to stay in the water and experience them. If you come across them while you are in the boat however it is illegal to jump in the water and swim with them. So we just stayed awhile (along with a few other boats) and watched them. It was pretty amazing! Our captain guessed the entire pod was probably 200 dolphins strong. They had come in to rest so they were gently rising and swimming around this one spot. A few of them were more energetic and jumped out of the water (showing off I am sure). It was a very amazing site to see.
I would highly recommend this trip if you are looking to encounter some dolphins. There is of course no guarantee you will experience dolphins but if you do it is a very cool experience!

It was our first anniversary trip and we had a wonderful time with our parents who came along! Though my parents were nervous and did not snorkel much — they had such a memorable time on the boat and watching all the beautiful wales and dolphins!
Thank you to Rob and Karl who made our trip comfortable and fun!!! Definitely recommend!!!

I went out after reading reviews and recommendedation from the hotel bit it was dissapointing. The tour guide although friendly, was not paying attention and missed the whales. Our boat driver wasnt paying attention and didnt even try to get close to the whales. Every other boat around us was hussling to find whales. He also forgot about the microphone to hear the whales.

Omg! 5stars is an understatement! The hubby & I had such an awesome time on our 4 ½ hour excursion to Lanai! Our tour guide Rob was so hilarious… he kept the entire crowd entertained with his wit, charm, humor & extensive knowledge of the sea life & history of the islands…
We were fortunate enough to enjoy the company of about 30+ dolphins swimming along side of the boat on our ride out to the site. The coral reef areas were full of life… we got a few pretty awesome pictures while snorkeling on the trip!
If you have the opportunity to take this trip, it is HIGHLY recommended! Such a fun time!

In October 2015, I had the opportunity to experience the Spinner Dolphin Trip to Lanai. This included 2 snorkel locations on a very fun boat with outstanding guides. Captain Becca was in charge with Andrea as the knowledgeable naturalist. The check in staff were very friendly and we soon boarded the vessel. It was time for the adventure to start! We were on a very fun and maneuverable boat that cut through the waves pretty easy. I get sea sick very easily and it wasn’t bad (when in motion). We saw an amazing pod of spinner dolphins and Captain Becca took us in really close with still a respectable distance. Naturalist Andrea shared some fun facts about the dolphins and the 2 of them really did a good job engaging with the guests. We watched the show and then it was on for some snorkeling. When we arrived at our 1^st stop, the conditions weren’t that bad and Captain Becca took us to alternative spot. I’d like to give kudos to her for that, that search for a better spot saying «We could do better» really enforced her level of providing elite guest service. Captain Becca and Naturalist Andrea execute the definition of having pride in what you do while enjoying another amazing day in the best office in the world. Mahalo!

This snorkel trip was great from the sign up process, to boarding, to getting in and out of the water to unloading! We went with friends and met new friends onboard! Becca was our captain and I think Eddie was the mate. We saw some great fish, a turtle and great scenery! We learned a little about the areas we visited as well. We did not see dolphins however on this trip. I would highly recommend this snorkel trip to Lanai. The only downfall is that the storage compartments for tour bags were under the sears and a bit of a hassle to get to.

Five stars all the way. Andrea and Jill are great tour guides and great fun. They have great advice for some local treats (Lilikoi Quark) and fun places too. The snacks and food were awesome (especially the pineapple-​so sweet!). The snorkeling was so much fun. I finally got to see a sea turtle up close! We even got to just jump in and swim in the beautiful blue ocean before we got back. This is a must when you come to Maui.

Maui adventure cruises has 5 stars on Unilocal.If it were any other way, I’d be flabbergasted.
From the moment we loaded the boat, we were having fun. The crew was enthusiastic and engaging. Rob stood out especially, as he went from group to group, sitting and talking to all the passengers on the cruise. I didn’t catch our captains name, but he was informative and knew some awesome spots for snorkeling.
We saw a diversity of fish and coral, and we cruised alongside a massive pod of dolphins, who were happy to show off for us.
The snacks were nothing fancy, and that’s exactly how it should be. It was no-​frills fun all around.
My girlfriend and I will remember this trip for the rest of our lives. Thanks guys!

This was the highlight of my stay!
Took the all day cruise to another island. They probably oversell the whole dolphin thing, we didn’t see any but still, great time! Spent the day on or in the water. Great staff, fun time, well done little business.
Note: area they are in is tight, parking very limited and mostly cash only. Allow extra time for a long walk to the water after/​if you find parking!

Had a fantastic time with the crew! Just enough time on the water, and we saw a lot of whale activity! The whale even went right under out boat! To see some footage from this excursion and more from my Maui vacation, check out my video blog: 10-​Minute Travel Tips!
Enjoy!

Awesome. Much better than the catamarans as these can maneuver much quicker. Had whales come right up to boat (almost). Been on several whale watchings in my life. This was by far the best.

While this was not my first choice, it might be from now on!
I know that the whale watch experience is more about the day and time than the company, these folks are so nice! Right off the bat we came across a competition pod and stayed with them for more than half of our 2 hour cruise.
Lots of fun, I would definitely go again with them.

There is a reason that all are 5 star reviews. Great company great experience. The best whale tour we had in Maui ! Pontoon style boat was v intimate experience. We saw babies with moms and males competing for female attention. Nice family and local owned business!

By far one of my favorite days of vacation! Went out with Maui Adventure Cruises on the first day of whale season and had a great time! Saw 5+ Wales and got some great pictures. The two crew members were so knowledgable and completely fascinated me. The boat driver was great at positioning the boat so both sides could get pictures. I would 100% recommend this trip to anyone!

Loved our trip with MAC! They only have a few reviews because they are one of the smaller operators in Lahaina, but we can’t recommend them enough!
It’s a smaller pontoon boat with a captain and another staff member who are both very nice and friendly! A lot more personal than a larger ship experience.
We went in December and saw a bunch of whales (appx 5 – 7 plus dolphins) at fairly close range (closest was like 200 yards).

What a cool way to visit another island! The Lanai Landing trip was one of the highlights of my recent visit to Maui. The Super Raft was safe and comfortable, and the crew did a great job taking care of the diverse group of clients. I took my time on Lanai, and enjoyed an appetizer and drinks at the Four Seasons Hotel. Highly recommend!

I love this tour company! When replying to a talk topic I realized that I have never Unilocaled them!!! Shame on me!
The people that work there are wonderful, friendly and so accommodating! It gets you to the island quickly and because it is kind of the Porsche of snorkel boats it gets you through the waves without the rolling feeling you so often get on these kind of adventures. That is a big deal for my wife who gets a little touch of sea sickness. It is the only boat that has never affected her!
We have always seen dolphins, always seen whales and usually have seen turtles swimming out in the open ocean. Again, the boat is fast so when they see a whale they will get to it even if it is a ways off!
The island of Lanai’i is quite beautiful and I recommend the excursion that gives you an hour or two on the island! It will turn your 1 island vacation into a 2 island vacation for less money than a plane flight.
I haven’t been for over a year so I don’t know if they still offer substantial discounts if you want to go on one of their other excursions on the same vacation but they have in the past and we have always taken them up on it.
(oh and if the owner is reading this we will be on Maui next month… we will be calling, hope you can squeeze us in)
Note added ⁰⁹⁄₁₄: Went on the cruise again and it still Rocks! We told them we were returning for at least our fifth visit and they graciously added a nice discount!!!