Our Maui Sunset Cruise Experience

Our sunset cocktail cruise with the Pacific Whale Foundation was one of the few activities that we didn't book prior to leaving for Maui. We just weren't sure if it would be for us...

We generally prefer to spend the bulk of our vacation time hiking, exploring and snorkeling... a Maui sunset cruise seemed like it might be a bit too tame and touristy in comparison.

But, we found ourselves needing to re-charge after a few jam-packed days of sightseeing on our Maui vacation. We decided to give the sunset Maui cocktail cruise a try.

And...we were glad we did!

Yes, it was touristy - but it was also romantic and relaxing!

Before we could get started on cruising, however, we had to meet for check-in at a little shop on Front Street in Lahaina. Finally, all of the passengers were checked in, and it was time to set out on the short walk to Lahaina Harbour where our cruising vessel awaited us! I was excited to see that it was a catamaran-style vessel, since we hadn't had a chance to experience one of those on any of our previous ocean outings!

Whoo hoo!

I found myself looking forward to this more than I thought I would!

It wasn't long before our boat had cleared the harbour and we were out at sea!

We were getting hungry by now, as it was supper time... we were glad that we didn't have to wait too long before we could dig into the appetizers! We enjoyed hot barbeque pulled pork (on yummy fresh dinner rolls), teriyaki chicken, vegies and dip, as well as assorted meats and cheeses! There were generous amounts of food served, so I think it's safe to say that no-one was left hungry that night!

We were glad we chose the sunset cocktail cruise instead of a Maui dinner cruise... this saved us some money, and there were so many appetizers served that it was easy to turn it into a meal!

And of course, this being a Maui cocktail cruise, there was an open bar - We could choose from Mai Tai's, beer or wine. Since this was our Maui vacation, I stuck with the Mai Tai. Where I'm from, no-one knows how to make a Mai Tai, so I have to make sure I get my Mai Tai fix whenever I'm in Hawaii!

And the romance part?

Yes, I'd say there was that too!

There was live music on our cruise, and what could be more romantic than watching the breathtaking Maui sunset with the one you love, as you sway to the beat of a live band on a Maui sunset cruise?

This Maui cocktail cruise truly ended up being a perfect way to end yet another sun-filled day in Maui (even for people like us who thought a Maui sunset cruise might be too "touristy")!

Tours, Rates, and Bookings

If you're interested in a Maui Cocktail Cruise, you can get more information on available tours, rates, and bookings on the Barefoot Tours site. (Link will open in new window.)

When you get to their site, just go to the left side of the screen under "Maui," then choose "Sunset Sails" from the drop-down menu for their complete listing of tours, descriptions, and pricing.

There are several reasons why I feel comfortable recommending the Barefoot Tours site:

• They're a reputable local Maui company who has been in business for over 30 years.
• They have an excellent low price guarantee!
• They offer a wide selection of activities and tour operators, so I feel confident that you will find what you're looking for!

Lastly... just for the record... although I do make a small commission if you book from Barefoot Tours, (Link will open in new window.) I would never send you to a company that I wouldn't trust with my own Maui vacation bookings!

So... are you looking for more great things to do on Maui to relax? Click here for our our top things to do on Maui for relaxation!

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