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America II


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 87 attractions in Lahaina
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Attraction type: Ship, Tour
Address: Lahaina Harbor, slip 5 Lahaina, Maui, HI
Tel: 888-667-2133

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3 of 5 stars
markinphoenix   2 contributions
Phoenix, Arizona
Sep 15, 2009

My experience in September 2009 was mixed. The Pros: Fun experiencing sailing in a fast boat that leaned way over and crashing through the waves with water breaking over the bow and getting water in the face. The Cons: The "Captain" was so bored from doing this trip three times a day he sounded like an uninterested recording. I think... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bcogswell   31 contributions
Evergreen, Colorado
Sep 9, 2009

My husband loved this. He is getting interested in sailing and really wanted to feel what a racing boat on a windy day would feel like. It was adventurous and yes you do get wet. The boat was leaning way over and the capt told us it would not tip over, but it felt like it would. My husband just... more

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2 of 5 stars
GetLostInMaui   3 contributions
Utah
Jul 20, 2009

Don't waste your time or money on this one. Yea the one hour of actual sailing was ok but we spent 30 minutes motoring out and another 30 minutes motoring back in. The worst part of the entire deal though is the crew. Caption John and his mate could care less if you were having fun or for that matter... more

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5 of 5 stars
Born2travel2   2 contributions
Maunaloa, Hawaii
Jul 11, 2009

Buckle your seat belt - woops there aren't any. We had a lot of fun. Crew does its best to get you wet. more

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5 of 5 stars
DenverNurse   53 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Jun 24, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We went on the 4:30 trip, June 3, 09. Two words for ya: "Gotta go!". If you wait until 4:30 you get great light on the island for photos. Although the harbor was calm, they take you around to where the tradewinds come across, and then you're moving! PLAN TO GET WET. I wore a white tank top, not realizing... more

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2 of 5 stars
blueskygirlDenver   1 contribution
Denver
Aug 13, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

The America ll Performance Sailing trip was the real thing, and I would recommend it, but definitely not for children. My husband and I were in Maui in July. We were looking for a sailing tour on a real sailboat that actually put up the sails. We saw an ad for the America ll Sailing trip aboard a 65 foot... more

Just okay
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3 of 5 stars
dallastexastoast   2 contributions
Dallas, TX
Aug 6, 2008

I had high expectations based on the reviews I've read. We were expecting to get wet but didn't. Although the staff was friendly, they were not very talkative and wish they were more interactive. One of the crew members did tell everyone about the history of America II which was very interesting. For snacks, they had various Austin crackers and... more

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3 of 5 stars
bluebnt   19 contributions
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Jul 26, 2008

Unfortunately we did not have the great experience as the others. The ride was fine (no one got very wet at all), but the 3 young women who seemed to be there solely as eye candy for the crew (not paying customers) really detracted from the trip. We were seated near the crew and the inane chatter and the jockeying... more

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5 of 5 stars
brcor8   9 contributions
San Francisco, CA
Jun 26, 2008

We had excellent wind this week and thus a wonderful trip! We got wet but the water is warm and it puts everyone on the boat in good spirits! The staff and skippers were friendly and accomodating. more

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5 of 5 stars
tboneps   7 contributions
Palm Springs, CA
Jun 13, 2008

Absolutely the best deal on the island. Here is a hint if you want to avoid getting totally drenched: Sit on the left side of the boat (if you are facing the front). Seriously, those folks got a splash or two, but my side of the boat was literally full of water. What a blast, though. I would do it... more

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America II Address

Lahaina Harbor, slip 5, Lahaina, Maui, HI
Tel: 888-667-2133