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Friendly Charters, Lani Kai

Slip 76, Ma'alaea Harbor, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
808-244-1979
Ranked #27 of 33 tours in Kihei
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The Lani Kai is a 53 foot power catameran which holds 69 passengers. Friendly Charters takes passengers on Snorkeling tours to Molokini and Turtle...... more » Owner description: The Lani Kai is a 53 foot power catameran which holds 69 passengers. Friendly Charters takes passengers on Snorkeling tours to Molokini and Turtle town in the morning, and to Coral Gardens in the afternoon. This is a classy, beautiful yacht, which is less crowded, but still stable. You don't share your snorkeling spot with 140 other people. It has a shaded cabin, a waterslide, 3 swimsteps, marine toilets and showers. We offer Snuba. « less
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Lynette F
Puget Sound in Washington
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13 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011

Last minute booking the night before the trip...arrived at 6:40am for our 7am (scheduled) departure. Took a little for the crew to get organized and then we were welcomed aboard by our host (Captain) Mark, Emily, Rex and snuba guide Bond. We were schooled for safety and provisions and then turned loose to move about the boat. Breakfast was set... More

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amelie J
San Jose, California
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011

We went with my husband to the morning trip Molokini/turtle. Unfortunately in November there was too much wind to dive in Molokini but we took the boat until the crater to try. I don't think it is shame. We went in two other spots, not accessible without a boat with a lot of TURTLES and fishes !!! The team is... More

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AFZMadrid
Madrid, Spain
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011

My husband and I went Snuba-ing in Molokini 18 years ago and found it spectacular. We wanted our children and nephews to have the same experience. But this time, despite excellent conditions, we saw almost no fish, far fewer than snorkeling off the beach in Kaanapali or Napili. This snuba rental was all about getting spectacular underwater pictures of ourselves... More

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travelfunaddicts
Dallas, Texas
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011

We booked this boat based on several recommendations and reviews. We've been on several trips to Molokini with other boats and this one was the best so far. We took the morning cruise, which we recommend since the winds come up in the afternoon and you might not make it to Molokini. Crew was friendly, relaxed, helpful and professional. Equipment... More

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gagongkano
Granite Falls, Washington
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011

Crew was fantastic....pay the extra for snuba and photos....we'll do it again More

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sailracer25
Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2011

The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat seemed to be in great shape. We did the morning snorkel trip. We weren't able to go to Turtle Town on our trip, but this wasn't the fault of the boat or crew, in fact they took us out by the edge of the Molokini crater where they normally don't go.... More

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Danield528
Nashville, Tennessee
Top Contributor
57 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2011
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There is a lot of competition in the snorkeling boat trip market in Maui. My 9-yr-old daughter and I went with the Lani Kai after reading a review in the 2010 Maui Restaurants book. We did the 7AM trip. (The afternoon trip is cheaper, but can be rougher, we hear). Parking at the pier was easy and free. The continental... More

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adventureman81
Portland, Oregon
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5 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2011

Snorkling at its finest, for sure. We got to swim with sea turtles and more fish than I've ever seen before on other snorkling trips. Molokini is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend the 5-hr morning tour. Besides the fish and turtles, we also saw a shark (the harmless kind) and a ton of whales. But, the fish were definitely the... More

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smac5
Vernon, Canada
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4 reviews
15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2011

We did the 5 hr. morning snorkel tour to Molokini Crater and Turtle Island. Unfortunately, visibility did not allow snorkeling with the turtles. The Crater however did have crystal clear water that allowed visibility right to the ocean floor. A huge complaint we had was that there were just too many people on this boat. We were packed like sardines... More

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EverydayKnight
Crestwood, Illinois
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18 reviews
20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2011

We booked the Molinkin/Turtle Island/Whale Watch tour aboard the Lani Kai. Due to the worst weather Maui had seen in 12 years, we had to scrap Turtle Town. This gave us more time at Molokini and to whale watch. The boat is very nice, plenty of room for everyone. The crew is very knowledgeable and friendly. For the 5 hour... More

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