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in winter. For a small-group experience, try the new Raft Whalewatch Cruise (adult/child
$45/32) on a smooth, anti-slamming raft.
In the unlikely event you don't spot whales on a whale watching trip, your next trip is
free. One child under six is free for every one adult.
The company also offers half-day volunteering opportunities in Maui through its popu-
lar Volunteering on Vacation program (
Click here
)
, which has attracted more than 3000
participants. Visit the website for a calendar of their volunteer programs.
Trilogy Excursions
BOAT TOUR
(
888-225-6284, 874-5649;
www.sailtrilogy.com
;
180 Lahainaluna Rd; adult/teen 13-18yr/child
3-12yr $199/149/99; 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Thu, 8:30am-4pm Fri, noon-3pm Sun)
This family-
run operation specializes in personable ecofriendly catamaran tours that let you get your
feet wet. The 10am trip from Lahaina to Lanaʻi's Hulopoʻe Beach includes a cinnamon
roll with fruit for breakfast, a BBQ lunch and snorkeling. In winter there's whale watch-
ing along the way and you can spot spinner dolphins year-round. Check the website for
reduced rates for early and online bookings.
Atlantis Submarine
BOAT TOUR
(
800-381-0237, 661-7827;
www.atlantisadventures.com
;
Pioneer Inn; adult/child under 13yr
$109/45; reservations 7:30am-6pm;
) Visit a world usually reserved for divers aboard
this 65ft sub that dives to a depth of 130ft to see coral, tropical fish and the sunken
Carthaginian,
a sailing brig that played a leading role in the 1965 movie
Hawaii
. Tours
depart from 9am to 2pm from Lahaina Harbor. The reservation office is on Front St at the
Pioneer Inn.
Reefdancer
BOAT TOUR
(
800-979-3370, 667-2133;
www.mauiglassbottomboat.com
; Lahaina Harbor, Slip 6; adult/child
6-12yr per 1hr $35/19, 1½hr $45/25; reservations 7am-10pm, departures 10am-2:15pm;
) A
good option for younger kids, this glass-bottom boat has a submerged lower deck lined
with viewing windows.
DON'T MISS
