Boating | West Maui by Rating
Scotch Mist Sailing Charters
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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Alongside other sailing boats that rarely raise sail, Scotch Mist II not only sails, but
really sails!
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In a nutshell: Fun, fast and quiet – with a crew that is in love with Maui and sailing – and in love with sharing them both with our visitors.
Minuses: I’m coming up empty on a minus here…
Sound-bite: “It is a beautiful night, would anyone mind if we take our time and head back late?“
If you have never been sailing, you’re in for a treat. From the boat (a meticulously maintained, super-fast Santa Cruz 50 sailing yacht) to the crew (in love with sailing, Maui, and sharing both with visitors) Scotch Mist is the kind of top notch operation… Continue Reading
| Summary Sailing Charter |
Location Slip #2, Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-661-0386 |
Web http://www.scotchmistsailingcharters.com |
Price $50 – $90 |
Maui Eco Tours
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Kayaking and snorkeling. |
Location DT Flemming Beach, Olowalu & Papalaua Beach |
Phone 808-891-2223 |
Web http://www.mauiecotours.com |
Price $75 – $90 |
Kelii’s Kayak Tours
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Kayak & snorkeling tours of South & West Maui. They also offer surf lessons. |
Location Meet at launch site(varies), South & West Maui |
Phone 808-874-7652 |
Web http://www.keliiskayak.com |
Price $50 – $150 |
Die Hard w/Capt. Fuzzy
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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Screen capture of 315# Pacific Blue Marlin (see video below)
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In a nutshell: Hard-core sportfishing.
Minuses: 3:00
Sound-bite: “Hey mister, is that a Florida Marlins logo on that-there baseball bat?”
DETAILS:
Alright, first of all this isn’t a trip for the kids. These are die-hard fishermen willing to take along the serious angler who isn’t interested in going halfway.
Captain Fuzzy Alboro is a well known, born and raised Maui fisherman and many come here seeking him out by name. Fuzzy knows where to go and when to go. (Speaking of when, you’ll be leaving before anyone else – at 3:00 AM…Continue Reading
| Summary 32′ Boston Whaler Express Fisherman caters to the serious fisherman. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-878-2362 |
Web http://fishdiehardmaui.com |
Price $185 – $200 |
Trilogy Excursions
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| 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 |
Maui Eco Adventures
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Hiking tours & Kayak |
Location West Maui hotel pickup or Central Maui meeting place |
Phone 877-661-7720 |
Web http://ecomaui.com |
Price $70 – $170 |
Luckey Strike Charters
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Private & group charters |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-661-4606 |
Web http://www.luckeystrike.com/ |
Price CALL |
Paragon Sailing Charters
Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary High-performance sailing catamaran charters. |
Location Maalaea & Lahaina Harbors |
Phone 808-244-2087 |
Web http://www.sailmaui.com |
Price $50 – $150 |
Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures
Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary 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 |
Aerial Sportfishing Charters
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Two boats: 37′ Merritt & 35′ Cabo |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-667-9089 |
Web http://www.aerialsportfishingcharters.com |
Price $150 – $215 |
Expeditions Maui-Lana’i Ferry
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Ferry to Lana`i. The also offer Lana’i Jeep rental packages. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 800-695-2624 |
Web http://www.go-lanai.com |
Price $30 – $190 |
Reef Dancer
Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Glass bottom boat. Best for little kids and those afraid to snorkel. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-667-2133 |
Web http://www.mauiglassbottomboat.com/ |
Price Adults: $33 – $45 ; Kids: $19 – $25 |
Start Me Up
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Sport fishing charters. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-667-2774 |
Web http://www.sportfishingmaui.com/ |
Price $100 – $200 |
Finest Kind Sport Fishing
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Four boats: 35′ Bertram, two 31′ Bertrams & 37′ Merritt (the Merritt is in dry dock currently) |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-214-8510 |
Web http://www.fishingmaui.com |
Price $150 – $200 |
Maui Princess Cruises
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary They run the only daily Molokai ferry. They also have dinner & sunset cocktail cruises, snorkel, whale watch & Molokini trips. |
Location Lahaina Harbor, Slip #3, Lahaina |
Phone 877-500-6284 |
Web http://www.mauiprincess.com/ |
Price $30 – $200 |
Teralani Sailing
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary Standard boating offerings. |
Location Ka’anapali Beach |
Phone 808-661-7245 |
Web http://www.teralani.net/ |
Price $60-100 |
America II
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary 65′ Racing Yacht. |
Location Lahaina Harbor Slip 6 |
Phone 808-667-2195 |
Web http://www.sailingonmaui.com/ |
Price $25-50 |
Gemini Charters
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary 64′ Beach Catamaran. |
Location Ka’anapali Beach |
Phone 808-669-0508 |
Web http://www.teralani.net/ |
Price $40-100 |
Island Star Sailing Excursions
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary Private Sailing Charters |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-669-STAR |
Web http://www.islandstarexcursions.com/ |
Price If you care, then it’s too much! |

