Maui Guidebook » Boating | Central http://mauiguidebook.com Maui Guidebook Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:03:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Paragon Sailing Charters http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/paragon-sailing-charters/ http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/paragon-sailing-charters/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:00:44 +0000 Mark http://mauiguidebook.com/west-maui/activities-west-maui/snorkel-whale-watch-west-maui/snorkel-boat-small-lanai-west-maui-lahaina/paragon-sailing-charters-2/ #1
Paragon II at Molokini

Paragon II at Molokini

Rating: ★★★★½
*how we rate vendors

Rated #1 Molokini Snorkel Boat

In a nutshell: These guys really know how to sail!
Minuses: Food is a lower priority than beer. (Maybe that’s a plus?!?”)
Sound-bite: “They raised the sails quickly and we were soon traveling at 20 knots!”

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Summary
They do a lot of real sailing, which sets them above the competition who mostly rely on motors to get around.
   Location
Maalaea & Lahaina Harbors		   Phone
808-244-2087		   Web
www.sailmaui.com		  Price
$50 - $150
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Paragon II at Molokini

Paragon II at Molokini

Rating: 4.85 out of 5 stars
*how we rate vendors

Rated #1 Molokini Snorkel Boat

In a nutshell: These guys really know how to sail!
Minuses: Food is a lower priority than beer. (Maybe that’s a plus?!?”)
Sound-bite: “They raised the sails quickly and we were soon traveling at 20 knots!”

Location:   Maalaea & Lahaina Harbors
Phone:   808-244-2087
Website:   www.sailmaui.com
Price:   $50 - $150
 

Description:
Paragon has two high-performance sailing catamarans, Paragon I and Paragon II.

Paragon II, which sails out of Maalaea Harbor won our award for #1 Sailing Snorkel to Molokini. Both boats do a lot of real sailing, which sets them above the competition who mostly rely on motors to get around. I've got two friends who sail extensively that have both been on Paragon and both rave about their skill and enthusiasm. Similar sentiments are echoed from visitors.

Tours Offered:

Molokini Crater snorkel boats, Maui, HI

Molokini during rush hour ;-) (Photo: Ron Garnett/HTA)

Molokini Snorkel & Performance Sail (Paragon II sailing out of Maalaea)
5-hour performance sail, snorkel and whale/dolphin/turtle watch. Breakfast & lunch are included.

Many vendors offer snorkel trips to Molokini Crater; the factors that went into rating them #1 are:

~ More personal size (read: you won't be herded around like cattle.)
~ They let you explore and don't have to force you to stay close to the boat.
~ You'll have a blast sailing instead of motoring.
~ Whale watching, dolphin & turtle sightings are a shared focus of the sailing portion, not an afterthought - so you'll stop, linger and enjoy when the show is good.
~ Maalaea harbor is less crowded and closer to Molokini than Lahaina Harbor.

Coral Gardens Afternoon Sail & Snorkel (Paragon II sailing out of Maalaea)
3-hour hour trip to a snorkel spot tucked inside the cliffs between Maalaea and Lahaina. Snacks are included.

Lana'i Snorkel, Beach Picnic & Sail (Paragon I sailing out of Lahaina)
7-hour performance sail to Manale Bay on Lana'i. The bay is a marine preserve and is well known for large quantities of spinner dolphins that often swim with people. Picnic on the beach.

Lahaina Champagne Sunset Sail (Paragon I sailing out of Lahaina)
2-hours sunset sail with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

Etc.
Whale watching is included in all trips in season. Unlimited beverages, including beer & wine, (and some trips Mai Tais) are included. Private charters are also available on either boat.

Other Reviews: *ordered by accuracy
Tripadvisor | Yelp | Google



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]]> http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/paragon-sailing-charters/feed/ 0 Trilogy Excursions http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/trilogy-excursions/ http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/trilogy-excursions/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:45:09 +0000 Mark http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/snorkel-boats-central/molokini-crater/trilogy-excursions/ Summary
Fleet of six mid-size sailing catamarans, sailing out of Central and West Maui
  Location
Maalaea Harbor & Kaanapali Beach   Phone
808-874-5649   Web
http://www.sailtrilogy.com/  Price
$50-200 ]]> Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Fleet of six mid-size sailing catamarans, sailing out of Central and West Maui

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor & Kaanapali Beach
Phone: 808-874-5649
Rating source: Google
Web: http://www.sailtrilogy.com/
Price: $50-200


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]]> http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/trilogy-excursions/feed/ 0 Aloha Blue Charters http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/aloha-blue-charters/ http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/aloha-blue-charters/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:14:11 +0000 Mark http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/snorkel-whale-watch-central-maui/molokini-crater-snorkel-boat-central-maui/aloha-blue-charters/ Summary
Molokini Crater trips, whale watches and bottom fishing charters.
  Location
Slip 37, Slip 37, Maalaea   Phone
808-298-1812   Web
http://www.alohabluecharters.com/  Price
$40 - $140 ]]> Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Molokini Crater trips, whale watches and bottom fishing charters.

Key Info:
Location: Slip 37, Slip 37, Maalaea
Phone: 808-298-1812
Rating source: Yelp (weighted)
Web: http://www.alohabluecharters.com/
Price: $40 – $140


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They offer both bottom & sport fishing charters.
  Location
Maalaea Harbor   Phone
808-879-4485   Web
http://www.strikezonemaui.com  Price
$130 - $170 ]]> Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

They offer both bottom & sport fishing charters.

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor
Phone: 808-879-4485
Rating source: Yelp
Web: http://www.strikezonemaui.com
Price: $130 – $170


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]]> http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/strike-zone/feed/ 0 Maui Fun Charters http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/maui-fun-charters/ http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/activities-central-maui/maui-fun-charters/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:33:51 +0000 Mark http://mauiguidebook.com/central-maui/boating-central/bottom-fishing-charters-central-maui/maui-fun-charters/ Summary
25' Farallon Cabin Cruiser; As the name suggests, this is a great option for family. Not for the serious sport fisherman. Bottom fishing charter & also offers private hire for snorkel and whale watch.
  Location
Maalaea Harbor   Phone
808-572-2345   Web
http://www.mauifuncharters.com  Price
$139/ea. or $699/private ]]> Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars

25′ Farallon Cabin Cruiser; As the name suggests, this is a great option for family. Not for the serious sport fisherman. Bottom fishing charter & also offers private hire for snorkel and whale watch.

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor
Phone: 808-572-2345
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Web: http://www.mauifuncharters.com
Price: $139/ea. or $699/private


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Not-for-profit dedicated studying & protecting marine environment. They offer a wide range of tours. Largest operation in Maui.
  Location
Maalaea Harbor Village & Lahaina   Phone
1-800-942-5311   Web
http://www.pacificwhale.org/  Price
$25 on up ]]> Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Pacific Whale Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated studying and protecting the marine environment. They offer a wider range of tours besides just whale watching, including night time stargazing, land-based tidepool exploration and kids camps. Their boats are large, and they are the largest ocean tour operation on Maui. Tip: You should sail from Ma’alaea if you have the option.

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor Village & Lahaina, Maalaea & Lahaina
Phone: 1-800-942-5311
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Web: http://www.pacificwhale.org/
Price: $25 on up


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Best reason to go on this boat is if you're looking for a fairly reasonable "booze cruise" out of Central Maui. They also offer Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Scuba, Snuba & Molokini trips, but there are better options.
  Location
Maalaea Harbor, Maalaea   Phone
877-867-7433   Web
http://www.prideofmaui.com/  Price
$30-90 ]]> Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Best reason to go on this boat is if you’re looking for a fairly reasonable “booze cruise” out of Central Maui. They also offer Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Scuba, Snuba & Molokini trips, but there are better options.

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor, Maalaea
Phone: 877-867-7433
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Web: http://www.prideofmaui.com/
Price: $30-90


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46' Bertram, prefer whole-boat charter, but may do share-charters depending - inquire.
  Location
Maalaea Harbor   Phone
808-661-3336   Web
http://www.makoakai.com  Price
$750 - $1,250 ]]> Rating: 0 out of 5 stars

46′ Bertram, prefer whole-boat charter, but may do share-charters depending – inquire.

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor
Phone: 808-661-3336
Rating source:
Web: http://www.makoakai.com
Price: $750 – $1,250


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43' Bertram; You must charter the whole boat.
  Location
Maalaea Harbor   Phone
808-242-8350   Web
http://www.pipersportfishing.com  Price
$1300 Whole Boat ]]> Rating: 0 out of 5 stars

43′ Bertram; You must charter the whole boat.

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor
Phone: 808-242-8350
Rating source:
Web: http://www.pipersportfishing.com
Price: $1300 Whole Boat


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43' Bertram
  Location
Maalaea Harbor   Phone
808-874-8633   Web
http://www.rascalcharters.com  Price
$190 - $230 ]]> Rating: 0 out of 5 stars

43′ Bertram

Key Info:
Location: Maalaea Harbor
Phone: 808-874-8633
Rating source:
Web: http://www.rascalcharters.com
Price: $190 – $230


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