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Friendly Charters, Lani Kai

Slip 76, Ma'alaea Harbor, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
808-244-1979
Ranked #29 of 35 tours in Kihei
4.5 of 5 stars 19 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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St Louis, MO
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

These guys do a good job. The captain seems pleasant we saw a ton of whales and pretty good fish at the crater. Turtle town was a little crowded but the sailing the food etc. all good in my opinion. Not sure how you could improve over these guys . Enjoy! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Im not much of a water girl but I certainly enjoyed this trip. Captain Mark and his crew were fun and informative. We sat up top near the captain and he shared a ton of local stories and history of the surrounding islands and area. It was great to see Molokini up close. I didn't see a ton of fish... More

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Puget Sound in Washington
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 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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Madrid, Spain
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 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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Dallas, Texas
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 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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Granite Falls, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

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

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 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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Nashville, Tennessee
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 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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