Boat captains Mark and Brian were both extremely friendly and extremely knowledgable about the geography and wildlife of the local area. We saw humpback whales both on the way out to and on the way back from the snorkel/dive spot near Lanai. The crew of two went out of their way to make the trip comfortable, safe and thoroughly enjoyable. They also had a wicked sense of humour. There were only 11 passengers on the boat, which made for a very hands-on experience, with ample time for discussion and questions.
My eldest son and I tried the Scuba introduction, which was fantastic. The sea was calm and the water very clear on the day we took the trip, so seeing the coral gardens and reef fish was spectacular. The safety instructions were very clear and Brian’s care and attention during the dive very obvious.
Towards the end, we stopped again near the sunken pier just offshore from the boat ramp, where there were green turtles, reef sharks and lots more fish. A great way to wrap up the trip. Refreshments and food were plentiful, with a packed lunch box while moored off Lanai.
Anyone looking for a fun, safe and relaxing way to enjoy a little of Maui’s ocean wonders need look no further than Blue Water Maui.