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This is a great way to book multiple…

This is a great way to book multiple activities at once. They were quick to respond and all information is in one place. I definitely would recommend.

Date of experience : October 15, 2019

Day trip to Oahu

Leslie has been most helpful at explaining the different tours and answering all other questions. Easy process for booking a tour that requires a flight for island hopping.

Date of experience : September 17, 2019

Helpful staff; website technical problems

The staff were very friendly and responsive, but the website had a glitch that meant my credit card payment didn't go through as it had indicated, and as a result we lost out on the tour we thought we had booked.

Date of experience : January 02, 2020

One of the guarantees of Toms Barefoot…

One of the guarantees of Toms Barefoot is that they have a low price guarantee, but when I tried to book and explained that a different company had lower price and even gave them the web site the only answer I got was oh the girl that does that isn't in today so I have to book you at our price. Otherwise appreciated the person phoned me to confirm our tour and get everything arranged

Date of experience : September 27, 2019

Read this! It is a great company to go through!

I’m a physician, a smart guy, and I have to say, I was skeptical using a travel agent of sorts, especially one named “Tom’s Barefoot”, because for some reason it sounds sketch and their website is a little weird. Having said that, they are the best to go through for any activity and here’s why. One, you can filter to the island and activity time you want. Most importantly though, the travel agents are SUPER nice and helpful. They give you advice on when to check in and other helpful information. It’s good to know that all the trips/activities they offer, can be purchased from that particular business’ website. Those companies may or may not have the best customer service etc. Also, Tom’s Barefoot in my research, always had the same price as the individual companies online or often times a cheaper price. It was so nice booking our kayak and deep sea fishing trip though them and such as smooth transaction with easy instructions and information. I’d totally recommend this site for all your mainstream island adventures/treks. I was not paid for this review and only did it because I keep getting an email asking if I would review. Have a nice trip!

Date of experience : September 19, 2019

Tom's Barefoot delivered on what they…

Tom's Barefoot delivered on what they advertised and I received a great excursion in Hawaii as a result. Thanks!

Date of experience : January 14, 2020

Leslie was the agent who assisted me

Leslie was the agent who assisted me. I had done my homework before calling and knew exactly what tours and excursions I wanted to book. There are so many choices! The process was fast and easy - booked 5 trips in less than 10 minutes. Leslie answered my questions quickly and she was very friendly. Cannot wait to come to Maui !!

Very easy to book tours

Very easy to book tours, did it over the phone, both Leslie and Sandra were very helpful in getting us what we wanted.

Date of experience : February 21, 2020

Hire new drivers

The drivers got us packed in the van all squished with weak air conditioning and did make any conversation. Wasted some time on waiting and pitstops.

Date of experience : September 09, 2019

You have to try this

Really great tour. The staff made us laugh and the whole experience was out of this world. 100% recommend this company and the submarine experience.

Date of experience : November 04, 2019

Best Around !!!

We use them every tine we come to the islands. Twice a year and have never been disappointed. Beat prices around also. Even better than we could get through our concierge

Date of experience : November 09, 2019

When booking my trip I was contacted by…

When booking my trip I was contacted by phone within 20 minutes! My information was emailed to me the following day. Sandra was so wonderful!

Date of experience : September 10, 2019

5 Star experience!

Delicious food, excellent staff, beautiful white beach/snorkeling, amazing van tour of Lanai town with Moana, captain Turtle, competent, funny, informative... Give this tour and crew our highest recommendation!

JUST WANT TO THANK SANDRA AT TOM…

JUST WANT TO THANK SANDRA AT TOM BAREFOOT'S TOURS FOR ALL YOUR HELP WHEN I COULDN'T FIND RECEIPT AND VOUCHERS. YOU ARE AWESOME AND TRULY AN ASSET TO THEM.

Date of experience : August 26, 2019

No complaints

Everything worked perfectly. My wife and I took a Kayak/snorkel tour and it was exactly what we wanted and expected. I called the phone number to confirm the tour and they answered immediately.

Great customer service and value deals!

We have been using this company on Maui for several years and even though "Fran" retired we now have "Trish". She provided great deals on Oahu which we normally do not go to. Thanks Trish!

Date of experience : November 03, 2019

helpful customer service that saved us money!

They helped book a Napali cruise for us and the cost was about 20% less than booking directly with the charter company.

Date of experience : December 01, 2019

Great service, look no further

Great experience, Friendly folks! They offer all the tours you could want and do it with excellent customer service.

Date of experience : November 23, 2019

We have booked multiple activities…

We have booked multiple activities through Tom Barefoot’s and every experience has been great!

Date of experience : January 20, 2020

Great experience!

Tom Barefoot's staff was prompt and pleasant. They communicated well and worked hard to accommodate our desired activity times.

Date of experience : September 14, 2019

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Take the stress away from planning your Maui activities and leave it to Tom Barefoot's Tours. With over 1,590 vacation activities throughout Hawaii, you're never too far from the fun! For those vacationing in Maui, you're in luck. The geography of Maui allows for a lot to be explore than the other islands. Hop on an ATV and explore hidden secrets, or snorkel with the ocean's majestic creatures. Find the perfect activity for you and your family with Tom Barefoot's Tours.

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With a plethora of spectacular islands in Hawaii, what sets Maui apart from the others? Well, the most distinct aspect of Maui is that it’s diversity offers something for everyone. With a mix of white, red, and black sand beaches, there are plenty of dreamy beaches for leisure travelers to relax on. For those seeking adventure, the opportunities are endless on this rainforest island featuring scenic hiking, mountain biking, and exploring volcanoes. The Road to Hana also offers stunning sea cliff views, waterfalls, tropical plantations, and more. When you visit Maui, there’s something new to discover each day, and whether you are traveling on a romantic honeymoon, family vacation, or girl’s getaway, everyone will surely find something to love.

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I used them last fall and was very happy with them. The package pricing is certainly good, but the knowledge and commitment to service has ensured that I'll use them this fall as well.

As an example, I was interested in going to Lana'i for the day. Not only did the agent know the details of the offer, she also gave me some great advice on scheduling (make the day as long as you can), things to do, etc., but was also able to recommend specific days of the week for avoid "busy" days.

And no timeshare presentations will be harmed in the enjoyment of your day of snorkeling. Check out their packages of multiple trips. I combined my Lana'i trip with the submarine tour and saved even more.

We purchased a Molokini snorkel trip with Pacific Whale Foundation via Tom Barefoot a couple years ago. We also had no problems and are planning on using them again for some of our activities on our upcoming August/September trip. We booked online and never spoke to anyone, but I think I'll call this time since the other poster mentioned how helpful they were. No timeshare junk, either.

Highly recommend!

He was located at two main corners of Lahaina for many, many years. You would still see him on Front Street but when the timeshare companies offered the landlords over 4 times the current rent for his location he had to leave. We lost every single independantly owned tour and local travel desk in Lahaina to timeshare and timeshare affiliated desks.

At one point we counted 24 time share and timeshare affiliated desks on Front St lahaina.

Barefoot moved his operation and now relies mainly on website and repeat business.

We've used Tom's many times and it has always been a positive experience.

I did go ahead and booked my tour through Tom Barefoot Tours 1 week ago. I received a confirmation email and my credit card has been billed. However, I have not received my ticket/voucher yet through email. Am I supposed to receive that soon after I book? It's been a week and think I should have gotten it by now. Should I call Tom Barecat's to find out what's going on? Thanks!

Yes, if you think there's a problem go ahead and call them. I'd give you more specific advice, but I can't remember how long it was before I got my things from them.

Best of luck!

Good example is the 2 day priority mail takes up to 5 business days.

Tom Barefoot Tours saved us not only a great deal of money, but their personal experiences with the

tour operators made all the difference in picking the proper boat, luau, and horseback company to use.

We appreciated the help that we got from our agent, Lori, when a couple of the activities had to be juggled around. She even called someone to help when we locked our keys in our car !

I'll use them again and recommend them to my friends, coworkers, and other travelers to the beautiful state of Hawaii. Best of all, NO timeshare!

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Maui Sunset Cruise: Your Insider's Guide to Choosing Right

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Should you go on a Maui sunset cruise?  Is it worth the money?  How do you pick one?  The insider's guide tells all...

For what it's worth, we weren't sure if a Maui cocktail cruise would be for us either.  But we needed to relax after a few jam-packed days of sightseeing and decided to give it a try

And...we were SO glad that we did!

Sure, it was touristy, as expected.  But it was also romantic and wonderfully relaxing!

In a rush?  Book it now!

Loads of Choices - Which Should You Choose?

There are loads of sunset cocktail cruises on Maui to choose from.  You can depart from Lahaina Harbor, Maalaea Harbor, or even right off Kaanapali Beach! And as for pricing, there is everything from budget $40 cruises, all the way up to splurge-worthy tickets that'll cost you $150 per person! So to narrow down your choices, start out with choosing a departure style - harbor, or beach?

Harbor vs. Beach Departure

If you ask me, the beach departure has a certain something special to it - it's all rather magnificent really, seeing the boat pull up right onto the sand, the sun casting a warm glow over everything, and walking barefoot in the surf to climb aboard. And it's sometimes doable even as a spur-of-the-moment thing.  If you happen to be at the right place on Kaanapali Beach at sunset, you may be asked if you'd like to buy a ticket right then and there! So definitely consider that option.

But if getting your feet wet doesn't appeal to you, then by all means, take a tour that departs from a harbor. 

If I were you, and wanted a harbor departure, I'd narrow down the choices and pick a cruise that departs from the harbor closest to where you are staying the night.  That way, you won't have an unnecessarily long drive home when the cruise is over.  There are so many choices, that narrowing things down this way will not mean compromising quality.

Cocktail or Dinner Cruise?

This will have a big impact on your budget, with dinner cruises generally costing a lot more than cocktail cruises.  Generally speaking, for the same money, you'll get a better meal on land at a restaurant than you will on a sunset cruise - so if you're on a tighter budget, I'd go for the cocktail cruise.  We went on the Pacific Whale Foundation's sunset cocktail cruise and had a fantastic time - the food was great, the views were great, and we even had live music! However, if you choose a cocktail cruise, don't stuff yourself at dinner beforehand.  Usually there are plenty of appetizers to go around, so you can make a light meal out of it.  You'd hate to be stuffed from the moment you board the boat, and have no room for nibbling, right? And if you still feel peckish afterwards, then by all means head to a restaurant for snacks when you get off the boat.

Perks on a Maui Sunset Cruise

On the Pacific Whale Foundation's cocktail cruise that we chose, they offered an open bar with Mai Tai's, beer, or wine.  If you like a Mai Tai, I suggest you go with that - there is no better place than Hawaii to order one, and besides that, most places on mainland have no idea how to make one.

Where is the Best Place to Buy Maui Sunset Cruise Tickets?

My favorite place to book is on the Barefoot Tours site. 

There are several reasons why I feel comfortable recommending them to you:

• 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!

Want to see ALL available sunset Maui cruises?

When you get to the Barefoot Tours site, click on the link for "Maui," then scroll down and choose "Sunset Sails and Cruises"   for their complete listings, descriptions, and pricing.

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