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Hawaii Ocean Rafting

885 Reviews

#32 of 115 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Lahaina

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Dolphin & Whale Watching, River Rafting & Tubing, Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, More

675 Wharf St, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-1296

+1 808-661-7238

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“awesome experience and crew!”

It was my family’s first trip to Maui and I wanted them to experience the best of the best! We... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

sammyballew

Seattle, Washington

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“When saying "I`m sorry" just isn't enough”

We are here on island for our final trip and 35th wedding anniversary. We originally scheduled for... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Mary Lynn P

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Snorkeling and Whale Watching tours. Climb aboard our HI Tech Ocean Rafts and spend the day snorkeling the crystal clear waters surrounding the island of Lana’i. We encounter the Spinner Dolphins quite often on our excursions. We’ll spend time interacting with them as they frolic in the water. Continental breakfast, snack and cold drinks will be served throughout the day. Snorkel gear provided. This trip will be the highlight of your vacation. Departs daily from slip 8 Lahaina Harbor. Whale Watching tours from December through April from Maui Hawaii.

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885 reviews

Excellent92%
Very good4%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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675 Wharf St, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-1296

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sammyballew

Seattle, Washington

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

awesome experience and crew!

It was my family’s first trip to Maui and I wanted them to experience the best of the best! We booked a trip with Hawaii Ocean Rafting for July 31st and were given just that! Dolphins, turtles, sharks, amazing reef spots and great guides. My...More

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Yay!! Thank you for choosing us and taking the time to share your review. We are glad to had a great trip, sounds like you saw it all! Hopefully we will have the pleasure of taking you out again.

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Mary Lynn P

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

When saying "I`m sorry" just isn't enough

We are here on island for our final trip and 35th wedding anniversary. We originally scheduled for the full day Lanai Snorkel cruise on Wednesday 7/11. I was contacted the day before to let me know they had a boat problem and had to re-schedule...More

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I am sorry for your unfortunate experience and ruining your last dinner on the island. We have had multiple problems with the pontoons for our boats. We ordered a new one 2 months ago. We installed it in time for the trip this customer was...More

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4stephnorris4

Utah

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Best snorkeling company in Maui!

We got spoiled! Snorkeled in Lanai, I have never seen so many different colors of fish, turtles and a cool place that reminded me of a ship wreck. Looked like something you’d seen in a National Geographic. Our guides were super friendly, knowledgeable and very...More

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are a small company and word of mouth makes it all possible. Mahalo and Aloha!

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pearhead1

Idaho Falls, Id

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Reviewed June 28, 2018

Great snorkeling

This is a small boat. We had about 12 of us on the boat. We stopped at three different sights. The first didn't have very much fish. The second stop we saw turtles and even a shark. While at the second stop a larger snorkeling...More

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Mahalo for understanding our inability to control the dolphins :) We really are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Hopefully you will join us next time and we can find you some dolphins!

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Tdhalldds

Bakersfield, California

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Reviewed June 25, 2018

Snorkel trip was fabulous

Our snorkel trip was fabulous. The boat captain was very informative and funny. Snacks and lunch was great

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Aloha and mahalo, glad you had a fabuluous trip!

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MarkMonty2018

Los Angeles, California

Reviewed June 25, 2018

Awesome snorkel trip on raft!

Captain Steph and First Mate Sean were really great! Super fun, super informative. The raft is really fun to ride and zips over to Lanai at a good clip. We did the 1/2 day trip and went to 2 snorkel location. We saw spinner dolphins!...More

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Yay, you can't beat spinner dolphins adn sea turtles! Thank you for the sunscreen reminder, spf is an absolute must have. Aloha and mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review and we hope to see you again in the future!

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CKfromAZ

Gilbert, Arizona

Reviewed June 23, 2018 via mobile

Great Trip!

Half day snorkel cruise with an 8 year old and 5 year old. Crew was great with my kids who were nervous in the water. Sean was super helpful and patient and kind with them which made things much easier for this single mama. Boat...More

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Thank you single mama, a snorkeling trip could have been a bit nerve wracking. So glad it worked out for you and your little snorkelers. Small group tours like ours are a good bet when you have the babes in tow. Thank you for sharing...More

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heidi l

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Reviewed June 22, 2018

Best day of the vacation

Had friends visiting Maui so wanted them to get on a boat and see Lanai if possible without taking the whole gang (kids: ages 8, 13 and 15) on the ferry. Booked the half day Lana’i Snorkel. We did other things like sunset sails and...More

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That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you for taking the time to share and review our operation. Sounds like a great trip especially with the dolphins! We hope to see you again in the future and are glad you had a great time with...More

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KristenA948

Sun Valley, Idaho

Reviewed May 27, 2018

A fun family adventure!

Our family of 5 booked the "All day Lanai snorkel trip" Due to weather we couldn't complete the trip around the whole island of Lanai', but we had a blast. We just went to two snorkel spots but they both were great. We found a...More

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Thank you for pointing out the bit about seasickness, the fresh air and low profile of the rafts keep most folks feeling just fine. Sam and Amanda are a great team full of knowledge and expertise. Hopefully you make it back and the weather works...More

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nanuninaaaa

Stuttgart, Germany

Reviewed May 27, 2018

Amazing adventure!

Our rating appears a little late, but better late than never! In September last year we spent a wonderful day at the boat of our charming captains Jeff and Sean. For my birthday I wished to see a dolphin and fortunately we were lucky enough...More

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Happy belated Birthday! Oh yes, you must come back for the whales too. We really are grateful that you took the time to come back aand review your adventure with us. Aloha and mahalo!

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