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Trilogy Excursions vs Sail Maui

Snorkeling · Maui · Updated 2026

TLDR Verdict

It's essentially a tie — both score 4.9/5. Choose based on price, availability, or which island location suits you better.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Trilogy Excursions Sail Maui
Composite Score 4.9/5 4.9/5
TripAdvisor 4.8★★★★★ 5★★★★★
Google 5★★★★★ (7,824 reviews) 4.8★★★★★ (1,042 reviews)
Starting Price $160 $90
Price Range $160–$250 $90–$200
Islands Maui, Lanai Maui
Book → Book Trilogy Excursions → Book Sail Maui

What Reviewers Say

Trilogy Excursions

TripAdvisor ★★☆☆☆

It was windy enough that they should have cancelled or offered to reschedule us. We bought the sunset whale watching trip since many years ago we loved seeing whales in the area, b…

TripAdvisor ★★★★☆

I was here the week of and just after Kona 2 storm. I booked the the tour to Lanai trip. Weather necessitated a late departure and slightly earlier return and skipping the snorkel…

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

We were on the Lana’i trip yesterday Tues. after the weekend storm. Captain Mark did an amazing job of driving the boat to keep us dry & while the weather wasn’t ideal we still saw…

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Wow! This company has it down. I have been on so many boat tours throughout Hawaii and the Caribbean and have never had such an organized and care-free experience. From getting ont…

Sail Maui

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Absolutely amazing time sailing the Pacific, whale watching, dolphin chasing, and snorkeling. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful and wonderful in every way. The food on board w…

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Captain Brandon was very professional and approachable. Mixed history, geography, and biology lessons into the entertaining commentary. Mates Joe and Kins (sp?) were courteous and…

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Firstly, the staff was a 10!!!! They made our trip fun and safe and educational!!! We were a group ranging from 3 years old to 63 years old and we all had a blast!!!!

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Crew was great and we got to see several whales!

Choose Sail Maui If...

  • Starting price of $90 fits your budget
  • You're visiting Maui
Book Sail Maui →

Trilogy Excursions

From $160 · Maui, Lanai

4.9/5 composite

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Sail Maui

From $90 · Maui

4.9/5 composite

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