Maui Sunset Cruises or Snorkel Trip

[mitchandjeanette]

We will be staying in Lahaina and once again we are looking to TUG's great pool of knowledge....

If you could only do one, Sunset/Dinner Cruise or a Snorkel Trip, which would you pick???


If you picked snorkel trip (or even if you didn't), where is the best place to go and best company to use?

If you picked dinner cruise... same question....

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledge with everyone...

Mitch (and Jeanette)

 

[ww1aerofan]

I prefer the snorkel cruise!

There are a TON of sailing catamarans in Hawaii.

Despite have gone to Maui 8 times, I certainly have tried them all!

With that being said, I think the best I have been on are Trilogy and Teralani.

If you are an active sort, I think a snorkel cuise the best . Go in the AM,
before the wind kicks up and the water gets murky.

The dinner cruises are OK, but the food cooked on a moving boat can
Never match a nice restaurant.

I would say snorkel in the AM, and find a nice ocean view restaurant for
dinner to watch the sunset.

Enjoy Maui!

 

[DeniseM]

I like the Trilogy Discover Lanai trip - it's pricey - but it's an all-day trip that includes 3 meals, snorkeling, beach activities, sailing, and a tour of Lanai, so you get a lot for your money. Dinner is actually freshly cooked at their beach side pavilion. It is one of our all time favorite activities. http://www.sailtrilogy.com/lanai/discover/

 

[Fletcher921]

We always go out on the Terilani. It is nice buy we have always wanted to try Hula Girl. Looks like a really nice cat. http://www.sailingmaui.com/Hula_Girl/gallery.htm

 

[Kauai Kid]

I really doubt that the food is cooked on the ship. Catered and then warmed up is more like it.

Of all we liked the trip to Lanai the most.

Sterling

 

[DeniseM]

I really doubt that the food is cooked on the ship. Catered and then warmed up is more like it.

Of all we liked the trip to Lanai the most.

Sterling

Sterling - When we took this trip, dinner was cooked from fresh ingredients, by the crew, right in front of our eyes in their beach-side pavilion on [Lanai]. It was excellent! Barbequed teriyaki chicken, a delicious chow-mein type side dish, rice, salad, breads, veggies, and a dessert that I can't remember.

What did you have for dinner on your trip?

Other meals-

A light breakfast of fresh juice, tropical punch, coffee, and home-made style cinnamon rolls was served on-board, on our way to Lanai.

Lunch was a deli-style buffet with all the trimmings.

Cold drinks, water, and snacks are available all day.

 

[teepeeca]

DeniseM

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Sterling - When we took this trip, dinner was cooked from fresh ingredients, by the crew, right in front of our eyes in their beach-side pavilion on Kauai. It was excellent! Barbequed teriyaki chicken, a delicious chow-mein type side dish, rice, salad, breads, veggies, and a dessert that I can't remember.

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I sure hope that you didn't mean KAUAI --- that would be a LONG sailing trip for one day !!!:rofl:

Tony

 

[DeniseM]

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Sterling - When we took this trip, dinner was cooked from fresh ingredients, by the crew, right in front of our eyes in their beach-side pavilion on Kauai. It was excellent! Barbequed teriyaki chicken, a delicious chow-mein type side dish, rice, salad, breads, veggies, and a dessert that I can't remember.

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I sure hope that you didn't mean KAUAI --- that would be a LONG sailing trip for one day !!!:rofl:

Tony

Tony - I was just testing you! :rofl:

 

[LisaRex]

I 2nd the recommendation for the Trilogy Lanai trip. The snorkeling was a nice change of pace (though entry in/out was challenging!) and the food was outstanding.

I also love sunset catamaran rides. If it's whale season, it's even better. The one I used to recommend, the Kiele V, tragically sank a few years ago. I'm not sure if the Hyatt commissioned another cat, but they took really good care of the Kiele V. The food was also outstanding.

I took a sunset sail on the Scotch Mist as well. It was nice, but not as comfortable as a catamaran. But far fewer people and a more intimate ride. The Scotch Mist is where we got closest to the whales.

 

[taffy19]

Another vote for the Trilogy trip to Lanai. The whole day was fabulous and the crew was so attentive and friendly too.

 

[Kauai Kid]

I was thinking of the other sailing trips, not the one to Lanai.


Of all the things I remember about the trip was being greeted by a herd of Dolphins. I mean pod as we sailed into Lanai.


Sterling

 

[Kauai Kid]

We will be staying in Lahaina and once again we are looking to TUG's great pool of knowledge....

If you could only do one, Sunset/Dinner Cruise or a Snorkel Trip, which would you pick???


If you picked snorkel trip (or even if you didn't), where is the best place to go and best company to use?

If you picked dinner cruise... same question....

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledge with everyone...

Mitch (and Jeanette)

I'd go for both even in these tough economic times: You've spent probably at least $1000 +$200-$300 for airfare and a rental car. Assuming the snork or dinner cruise are 100 each/person.go for both.

Then eat more frequently in the condo. that'll save some. Then when you get home to recover the $200 use coupons at the grocery store. $200 is $16.67/month over a year. Almost pocket change.

The all day sail to Lanai gives you both a snork and nice meals. Probably the best buy of them all.

Sterling