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Lanai Dolphin Safari

Bamboo Hut at slip 16, Lahaina Harbor, Lanai, HI
808) 661-7670
Ranked #1 of 3 tours in Lanai
5.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Tours
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Oakland, CA
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This is one of the best snorkeling adventures I have ever enjoyed. The early start is well worth it and gets you out on the water when the water is calmest. It was wonderful being on a smaller boat (about 20 people) with a skipper who is thoroughly knowledgeable about the special spots of the area and goes the extra... More

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Buffalo, NY
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

My wife and I took this trip during our recent visit to Maui. Unfortunately the wind was blowing, so a trip around Lanai was not possible. But the captain still had three great places for us to snorkel with lots of interesting fish and coral and CLEAR water. On our return trip we came across some dolphins and the captain... More

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So. California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012
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My husband and I have been on many snorkel trips in Maui but Lanai Dolphin Safari is by far the BEST. We have been on Captain Dave's boat 4 times now and each is different and exciting. You will snorkel in amazing bays without all of the many tour boats. He takes you to sea caves, tunnels and in areas... More

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Edmonton , Alberta
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011
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Dont read this review,get out there with Captain David and enjoy life More

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Lahaina, Hawaii
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2011
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people found this review helpful

The best one day adventure I've encountered in the 2 years I've lived on Maui is Captain David and Skipper Jeff's - Lanai Snorkeling Adventure. We started by viewing 2 incredible shipwrecks at sea, spotting a monk seal basking in the sun upon craggy rocks, playing with spinner dolphins in our boat's wake, climbing through lava tubes, exploring remote caves,... More

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Iowa
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2011
2
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Last year my husband and I went to Maui for the first time and the best part of our trip was going on the Safari Boat Excursions with Captain Dave and his crew. The pristine snorkeling, marine life, historical tour and overall FUN on this boat tour - was something we know we wanted to share with our three teenage... More

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Rogers, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2011
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As a single 40 something female who had never snorkeled before, I had no idea what I was in for but knew this is what I wanted to do for a very special milestone in my life. Everything exceeded my expectations from the crew to the spectacular scenery to the music and food, oh yes and even the snorkeling. Crystal... More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2011
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Took the excursion as I had never seen Lanai and was hoping that this woul be the ideal opportunity. As soon as the boat cleared the Lahaina harbor, captain announced that we would not be circling Lanai due to high swells, and also that with all the recent rain, the water may be too cloudy to snorkel. We proceeded over... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2010
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This trip will take your breath away. The owner\captain is super competent and his crew Francois and Lindsay are ultra helpful. They jump around tirelessly for over 7 hours. Thirsty just mention it and a cold soda arrives. We saw so many different kinds of fish it was beyond our wildest hopes. Even an octopus when we dove the shipwreck.... More

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Kihei, Hawaii
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I've climbed along the pristine coast of Thailand, sailed in the Great Barrier reef, boated in Belize, gone diving in the protected waters of Bonaire, cayaked the coast of New Zealand, snorkled in the BVI, and more and I never would've thought that my favorite ocean adventure was to be had in the U.S. Two days ago my boyfriend and... More

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