If seeking a Manta-Ray experience in the future, you might have better luck with a night snorkel! My daughter and I did one in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, it was amazing! The agency setup a lighting system in the water with piping for snorkelers to hold on to. The lights attract krill, and the krill attract the Mantas! Mantas swim right under the lights inches from the snorkelers! Sounds scary, I know, they’re HUGE creatures! But it helps to recognize that Manta-Ray have no teeth or stingers and they’re incredibly gentle 🥰 For those that have the experience they offered the option of diving under the lights to be right in the middle of it all. 👍🏼 I hope it works out for you in the future!
Born and raised on Maui and went to all the place you guys went to on this video yet I still watched the whole video. Maui is just stunning and you both are so adorable😊🤙🏽 Aloha and Mahalo for for showing how much you guys enjoyed and appreciated this Island I call my home🙏🏼
I've been smiling for 2 hours watching this. Amiling for Hawaii, for you too, the way you deliver the info, the "organic" plugs. Love it all! Thank you for your efforts to create and share
This video is so cool. Me and my girlfriend were in Maui as the same time as you. We are the couple that passed on the bikes at time stamp 50:09. My girlfriend is going back with her mom in June and was looking at videos on Maui. I was asleep and suddenly she started screaming and laughing. I woke up and she says, "we are famous"! We are on their video. LOL
Where did you guys stayed at? My fiancé and I are planning our very first Hawaii trip. We are going to Maui but don’t know where to stay! The resorts are tooo expensive 😭
For me, and my late Son Chris, who introduced me to your channel, you are at the top of the travelling You Tubers. Your wit, compassion, videography and chemistry are just amazing and I thank you for taking us along on your travels. Hugs and yes, thank you. You rock!
I lived on Maui back in the 70's when it was still Hawaii. Now it's like Miami beach and Beverly Hills combined in the middle of the Pacific. What a bummer!
You guys are amazing and the best Malihini's EVER . It is rare to see such intuitive appreciation of Hawaiian culture, and the language, and as I said before, I love that you've been to both of my hometowns and pay them such incredible respect- Monterey and Lahaina.!! My next statement is very very important. I SOLD activities and my best friends were captains on boats that "went to" Molokini. The FACT is that not only do you not normally see manta rays, you VERY SELDOM EVEN GET TO MOLOKINI, because of the tides out of a possible and I'm not exaggerating 100 sails to Molokini, have been there two or three times, most days you end up going to an "alternate snorkel site." Molokini has sharks, I've never seen a manta ray there in fact I've rarely seen a manta ray in Hawaii, except at night when they are plentiful. I used to go watch my friends surf off the Lahaina harbor and the manta ray wings would look like shark fins and I would be terrified, , until I recognized what they were, I've seen a few in the daytime, but hardly ever and I literally grew up ( off and on) in Hawaii from age 1 to 35 off and on multiple trips after I moved back to California, when I would always try to get out on the water for a sail. I no longer even lived there when I finally got to a Full blown Molokini snorkel on a clear water day, and again -many of my Maui friends were captains, my roommate was a captain, and we always ended up at alternate snorkel sites, when I say you were lucky to even get to Molokini, I mean it. It was absolutely false advertising to promote seeing manta rays I think it's false advertising to say you're going to Molokini at ALL, because it actually seldom happens. You two are the best, and I absolutely love the Aloha you showed my Island, you seem to have an intuitive understanding of what my island is all about, I just love you for it ❤️!! ❤️🤙
This is so interesting to know! I did make it out on a snorkel tour to Molokini and saw a Manta Ray there. It feels even more special now that I know how rare it is to get to make it out there. The water was ROUGH though and I got really sea sick
@@kgawlik What I'm learning is that early morning sails almost always make it, Hawaii is SO expensive, I worked 2-3 jobs, on days off I generally slept in and went midday...those, apparently , are less likely to make it.. But since my sails were all comped , afternoons were easier to grab, too.! There are plenty of manta rays in Hawaii, I personally have seen more at night than in the daytime.. I had no desire to get super close. Don't worry , Tim and Fin it WILL happen!!
Truly you two have the best travel videos. I thoroughly enjoyed this. It’s been almost 50 years since my wild trip to Maui. You’ve convinced me to return and see what I’ve missed. I love you both and miss Pepper.
Follow several travel bloggers and it is great to see your enthusiasm and fun spirited adventures, while also giving candor to things you don't like. I love that!
Best travel video I’ve ever seen! Never been so enamored with a two hour TH-cam video before. Great music, editing and content! We are going to Maui next week and will be happy to see half of what you did there!
I have done pretty much everything they did in 2019 on Maui. To tell you the truth some of Maui the North West side is like Vegas a fake paradise with very high cost that takes away from the fun. The center of Maui is very average not even for tourist but the living area for all the blue collar workers. The road to Hana is awesome but when you get there the food options a very very limited. I packed a car load of food and rented a Cabin. 3 days I see why Mama Fish House is expensive but the prices are very high. I had to get more food to eat 3 hours later in the center of Maui. I am not a all you can eat person. I would only recommend Maui to USA citizens not willing to travel all the way over to Asia. Maui has stunning areas but with flying easy to most areas of the world I would save my money for someplace else
My wife and I are in Maui now. Thanks to to this video, we did the doors off tour of Molokai with Air Maui also. Amazing experience! Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re 100% justified in feeling how you did about your Manta Dive. You can have the same quality of dive for much cheaper and easier just renting the gear and diving the first three beach sites you went to. Mala Pier (the boat harbour) being the best. Especially for turtles. Kanapali Beach (right at the public spot) is where I have only ever seen 1 Manta Ray and have never seen one since. Great reef to dive there. Lastly the cliff jumping spot. Dive around the cliff and it is amazing for wall reef and fish; turtles too. Would even recommend snorkelling around that entire cliff (except the jumping zone ofc)! Much better diving for much cheaper. Easier to rent the gear and just walk in off the beach. I’ve had too many bad experiences boat diving however beach diving has never done me wrong. Thanks for the great video!
Loved the video, we are going to Maui in a few weeks so I was very happy to stumble upon your channel. Complete side note, it is actually pretty normal for Jeep people to park next to each other, kind of part of the jeep 'culture', which is probably why they parked next to you with an empty parking lot.
Loved this vlog, I am going in February 2022. This helped so much on planning this amazing trip of a lifetime. I have seen a lot of videos on Maui and by far yours is the best. Keep following your dreams.
We were there in April for 10 days. When you think of other places to go next, it’s hard to top Maui. We will be back there for sure. It’s truly heaven on earth.
Tim and Fin, you guys are absolutely amazing. I love your enthusiasm and emotions. It makes me feel as if I'm right there with you. And Happy Anniversary, you guys are so inspiring.
You guys did an awesome job! I go to Hawaii every year and never came close to your Hollywood-like production! Thank you for sharing your experience, tips and amazing footage!
I lived in Hawaii and totally love this. Best thing next to being there. Especially loved your last one with the helicoptor ride and your wedding anniversary celebratlion. You are the perfect couple.
I'm halfway through your 2 bour tour. I've been going to Maui since the 1980s and there's always something new to discover. I hope that next time you visit Maui or any other Hawaiian Island, you will partake in a luau.Luau. The Luau is an ancient Hawaiian ritual and is meant to bring the people of a village or town together in celebration of an important event or achievement or to celebrate the victory of a battle. The Luau is really a very much a part of the Hawaiian culture where specific types of food are cooked and eaten. If you go to a Polynesian type Luau, you will eat food and see dances from 4 specific Polynesian cultures: Hawaii, New Zealand (Maori), Tahiti and Samoa. This type of "touristy" Luau will include fire and knife performance. A Hawaiian Luau will feature strictly Hawaiian food and go through the history of Hawaii. Both are wonderful and much about the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture can be learned from attending them. You will also get authentically prepared food.
Tim and Fin , we love to see them sharing they travel stories with us , it always lift our spirit , they such a cool couple . The helicopter tour was epic , gorgeous scenery , we have to do that the next time we go to Maui . And the amazing sunrise in Haleakala National Park was absolutely worth it .
I watched this video last week (your 2 hours ones are great and it takes me a couple of sessions to watch them all the way through). I wanted to come back and address something you said about wanting to honor the Hawaiian people and their culture. You mused that you weren't exactly sure how to do that, but wanted to acknowledge both, but in a respectful way. You mentioned that one of the ways you chose was to not go to any commercialized, 'touristy' things, ie: luaus. I have to tell you, I totally understand where you are coming from, but I have one comment to make. My husband and I met, and married, in Hawaii 46 years ago. He was in the USAF. When he left the military and we returned to the mainland, it was 30 years (with kids, jobs and all that entails) before we could return to the islands. Since then, we were shocked by how things had changed. On one of our subsequent trips (we've been back many times in the past 16 years), we decided to search out an authentic luau. We found it on the island of Oahu. It is a (intentionally) small, family run and totally an immersion experience. Of all the luaus we have attended over the years, THIS one gives you the true feeling of Hawaii and Polynesia. No Hollywood show here!! If you ever back back to the islands, please go to Toa Luau, www.toaluau.com Love your channel, and the opportunity to travel the world with you. You are a delightful couple!
Thanks you guys for taking us on this trip. without you, I would never have flying on a helicopter, especially over Hawaii. The whole musical back ground is a masterpiece and makes watching the video incredibly emotional! Thanks a lot!
South shore Moloka'i is really only place to see regular mantas in Maui county.. and much easier from helicopter. As far as diving out there, would be difficult. They are there though, have seen many living out there for three years :)
Your Video Editor is super talented.. perfect cuts and the music selection made the 2 hour breeze by in no time... whatever you are paying him ain't enough. keep up the great content. mahalo
OMG we did the helicopter tour on Kauai on my honeymoon and it was AMAZING!!!!! Love your channel btw!! I just stumbled onto it tonight and now Im binge watching!!! Fun adventures!! I cant wait to go back to Hawaii/Kauai!!!
Just wanted to say thanks to you both for sharing all your travel stories - I love them, they’re very inspirational and good fun to watch! I’ve been watching ever since the first videos you shared.
A truely inspirational video and a great evening's viewing on my TV. Much better than anything on TV, and better than any TV travel programme. You're going to have to pick another GyPSy Guide tour to go on, or retrace your steps using one! Keep up the good work T&F!
We went to Maui back in 2013, did so much less than your trip. However whatever we did you brought back all those memories, some of them we had even completely forgotten. It was like going back in time and living those moments again!! Halaekala sunrise and Hana loop were the highlights of Maui for us. Thanks for taking us on this trip from the comfort of our couch 😂 Thanks for sharing your honest feedback as well about things. Good luck with your next adventure! Love from San Diego!
I loved this video, I had so many laughs and relatable moments (cars parking next to you in an empty parking lot) definitely using a lot of this information for my future Maui trip in 2022 hopefully. Thank you guys for sharing so much information and literally felt like I was on a trip with y’all much love from florida
You guys have the best vlog I have ever seen about Maui. As a frequent travler to Maui trust me I have seen a lot of Vlogs because I miss it every day I'm not there. Your content and narration are spot on. The music is not overwelming and the drone shots are incredible. Just one thing. On your helecopter ride, because of my cry like a baby fear of heights, "Not Gonna Happen". But I loved your video of your ride, it looked incredible. Thanks for sharing. I have watched the VLOG several time and we are returning to Maui later this year. I will use a lot of the tips you gave to make a great trip even better. Tim, I gotta work on my cliff diving technique. Thanks for the instructions. Mahalo "Kimo" Adams LOL
You guys are awesome!!!! We just came back from Maui and going back again soon with all the tips you have gave us. We are watching many of your videos from all over. Thank you again!!
I Always miss that you guys are going to my HOMES. I grew up back and forth between Monterey and Maui I was what they call a summer kid visiting my cousins in Hawaii and then I moved there as an adult for a very long part of my adult life I love Maui so much, it is my soul's home.. I wish I'd known I know some very Exquisite secret places I'm watching now so jealous I haven't been there for 7 years which is the longest I've been away since I was like 11.... I'll see if you found the Red Sand Beach I think I stayed at the condo you're staying at when I was there the last time.... Kaanapali and Kapalua are all still Lahaina, they're just little coves.. it is so funny because I have friends that own those whale watching boats, and I tried to get some of my old schoolmates to go out whale watching with me after your video in Monterey, and they're like 'I'm afraid' of both or "I get seasick" but I'm going to do that next winter, I don't care if I have to go myself.
Isnt maui great...you can see why people call this the best island in the world. Thanks for visiting our island and having fun and showing everyone you had a great time. Keep being inspired and have a great 2022.
Thank you for your great video! I'm just trying to get an overview for my dream trip to O'ahu and Maui in mid April 2023 with my daughter. I'm giving us this trip as a gift for my 60th birthday :) I have always dreamed of this and now it will come true! 🌴🌺🏝🐳🌄 Your video has helped me a lot. It is wonderful to witness your enthusiasm. I am so looking forward to this trip! Greetings from Nuremberg/Germany and again THANK YOU for sharing your travels with us.
LOVED this guide. Headed to Maui for the first time in March of 24'. Bucket list is whale watching (using the company you did), The sunrise viewing and the road to Hana. Learned so much from this guide. Very excited to have a better idea on how to plan! Thanks!!
Love this long informative video on Maui. I just got back from Oahu JUST yesterday and I'm already watching videos and vlogs on the other islands. Maui is my next visit. Thanks for posting this! Mahalo!
New subbie, i’m here for this, will be sure to ck in on you guys from time to time, such an easy going down to earth great couple visiting awesome locations… Only hope the best for you both: amazing adventures, continued channel growth, & God’s protection along the way…
*BEST* two hours I've spent this Year! Thank You!!! Five trips to Maui and we've never touched on some of those spots!!! *Oh To be Young again...* Especially loved that tent camping contraption! LOL! (The Old Scoutmaster in me) ; Gotta get one of your cool backpacks...nice design...Old people need our stuff, lol. Wish I could get my Wifey back on a Chopper again, Especially with the "DOORS OFF" Option....
I lived in maui for three years really enjoyed watching your experience there, My wife and I go back to the Islands every year, we love all of them ( This year will be our 28th trip) . In all my time in maui I never saw manta rays either. If you truly want to see them go to the big Island. You can actually see them from the shore line at night at the outrigger hotel (former Sheraton) They are about a hundred yards from the rail. They also have night time dives where you can be in the water with them. New to your channel and love it so far will be watching it from now on! Thank You for the enjoyable content!
This is about the closest I will be to anywhere to going Hawaii ...I have been binge watching your channel these past two days and have to say the REAL travels no sugar coating just went through New Zealand with you and realized BUG SRAY should be top of the list and a desire for dreary rainy days 😩 not necessarily on the top of my list...also been to a few of your Greek Isles now that has always been on my bucket list ...thanks so much for sharing the realities of travel life... a bit of Mexico ....Maybe one day ....stay safe and blessed ,,,unless they remove the shot mandates this girl will continue being a simple country girl and enjoying what ever nature I can find close by
First time viewer and 2-year Maui resident. Mahalo for the GyPSy guide tip. We’ll be using it as we continue exploring our island home. My wife and I really enjoyed your video.
Totally living vicariously through all your videos during this pandemic. My 6 year old looooooves Maui and while we’re not comfortable flying with young ones right now, I’m so happy I still get to experience it through y’all. And really with a 6 and 2 year old who gets carsick, we ain’t doing any dives or road to Hana, even without a pandemic 😅.
Wow! I happened upon your video…2 hours later I couldn’t believe that it had been 2 hours!! Beautiful video and great commentary. Can’t wait to watch more. 👍🏻
My favorite island. Just the range of things to do. Top 3 beaches on the planet are on this island. I will not name them 😂. Off shore snorkeling is insane and plentiful. Man…love it.
And last comment - we did the sunrise gig up the mountain too but got their early enough for the ceremony where they chant in hawaian welcoming the sun. It had also snowed the night before so we got to make a little snowman. We really enjoyed your video and are about to go back to get more Whale shots! (PS Aunt Sandy's just off the road to Hana many feel is the best banana bread on the island. We spent the night in Hana so stopped at Sandy's on the way..... it was awesome!) We grabbing a few loaves in a few weeks on our first day then going to check out the Eden Arboretum -which we missed last time. We enjoyed your segment on that too :) Now if I can convince the other half about the Molokai helecopter ride! Got to order the collapseble daypack too - that looks sweet!
Me and my boyfriend are trying to find the best vacation place to go this year.. as I’m sitting here watching this, 1 hour and 45 min later.. he says “Are you still watching that?” Yes.. yes I am! Awesome video guys!! First time viewer :)
Watching your Maui video! I hadn’t heard about your company or these travel videos you make. Wonderful! I recently bought your compression bags for my own travel. Since using them I have bought several to give as gifts to my family! I’ve watched several of your utube videos and love them! So fun to “travel” with you!!!
Loved the video, we visited Hawaii on our honeymoon back in 2018. We didn’t visit Maui but we are hoping to visit Hawaii again and will definitely be going after watching your vlog. With regards to manta dives you could do this at one of the hotels we stopped at in Kona on the big island they were also viewable from the restaurant.
Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island. The island beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales (during winter months), farm-to-table cuisine and the magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakala.
You guys are hilarious and I really enjoy watching your videos on not only showing us all the great scenery but the culture and food of each place. I feel like I'm watching National Geographic. Just subscribed 😊. Keep up all the great videos.
Thank you!! Thank you!!! thank you!!! THANK YOU!!!!! This video was very informative and I am sooooooooo excited now on going to Maui!!! I really really enjoyed your video Tim and Fin!! the places where to eat and the things to do, I will definitely add them to our itinerary!
Thank you for all the great tips. I found your videos a couple weeks before my family's trip to Maui when I was deep into researching all the activities we wanted to do, your channel was super helpful. We just got back a few days ago and wanted to let you know that on our snorkel tour with Calypso we saw a manta ray in Turtle Town along with a couple turtles. Sorry you didn't get to see Manta Rays on your trip. Our captain did say that was a rare thing to happen, another rare thing was whales were still there a week after whale season was over. We had two sets of mama and baby whales during the same snorkel tour. We've done that same tour on our honeymoon just to see turtles 2 years ago and no turtles then. So glad we got to see so many wildlife this time around.
That curry dish at Mama’s Fish House was the very best meal I’ve had in my life. Also, the fish and chips at Paia Fish Market are just 👌. Loved your footage! Felt like I was there again.
This video is the very best! I’m buying a bag because of this! Watched it while I ran on the treadmill training for my marathon! Gonna go book a helicopter tour now😉 THANK YOU!!!
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Can you share the 2nd Airbnb that had all the essential things in it?
Brb, gotta grab some snacks, water, and find a comfy spot. It’s movie time!! 👏
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Okay , this is definitely what I thought. This looks like something you can watch it with your friends or partner 😁
If seeking a Manta-Ray experience in the future, you might have better luck with a night snorkel! My daughter and I did one in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, it was amazing! The agency setup a lighting system in the water with piping for snorkelers to hold on to. The lights attract krill, and the krill attract the Mantas! Mantas swim right under the lights inches from the snorkelers! Sounds scary, I know, they’re HUGE creatures! But it helps to recognize that Manta-Ray have no teeth or stingers and they’re incredibly gentle 🥰 For those that have the experience they offered the option of diving under the lights to be right in the middle of it all. 👍🏼 I hope it works out for you in the future!
Born and raised on Maui and went to all the place you guys went to on this video yet I still watched the whole video. Maui is just stunning and you both are so adorable😊🤙🏽 Aloha and Mahalo for for showing how much you guys enjoyed and appreciated this Island I call my home🙏🏼
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TWO HOURS OF WATCHING YOUR EXPERIENCE!!! What an amazing life!!! ❤ every minute was well worth the watch!!!
Aw thanks for such a nice comment!
I've been smiling for 2 hours watching this. Amiling for Hawaii, for you too, the way you deliver the info, the "organic" plugs. Love it all! Thank you for your efforts to create and share
This video is so cool. Me and my girlfriend were in Maui as the same time as you. We are the couple that passed on the bikes at time stamp 50:09. My girlfriend is going back with her mom in June and was looking at videos on Maui. I was asleep and suddenly she started screaming and laughing. I woke up and she says, "we are famous"! We are on their video. LOL
Ah! Haha so cool you spotted yourself! That morning was so beautiful and clear and I imagine it was that much better on a bike!! 😍
Where did you guys stayed at? My fiancé and I are planning our very first Hawaii trip. We are going to Maui but don’t know where to stay! The resorts are tooo expensive 😭
@@valenviaalma93 We stayed at the Four Seasons and the Hyatt Resort in Hana
@@timandfin It was, Cristal remembered your car passing us. What is your next adventure?
For me, and my late Son Chris, who introduced me to your channel, you are at the top of the travelling You Tubers. Your wit, compassion, videography and chemistry are just amazing and I thank you for taking us along on your travels. Hugs and yes, thank you. You rock!
We’re honored to be a part of your life 🥰
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@@deepanshusharma8226 Ronny and barty are indeed amazing. Beautiful cinematography.
Never thought i was gonna watch a 2 hour vlog. I LOVED IT GUYS.this was so good
I lived on Maui back in the 70's when it was still Hawaii. Now it's like Miami beach and Beverly Hills combined in the middle of the Pacific. What a bummer!
Wow you’re so lucky you were able to experience that. That’s a shame :(
haoles that’s why .
Coming here and trying to change Hawaii to the mainland ways
You guys are amazing and the best Malihini's EVER . It is rare to see such intuitive appreciation of Hawaiian culture, and the language, and as I said before, I love that you've been to both of my hometowns and pay them such incredible respect- Monterey and Lahaina.!!
My next statement is very very important. I SOLD activities and my best friends were captains on boats that "went to" Molokini. The FACT is that not only do you not normally see manta rays, you VERY SELDOM EVEN GET TO MOLOKINI, because of the tides out of a possible and I'm not exaggerating 100 sails to Molokini, have been there two or three times, most days you end up going to an "alternate snorkel site." Molokini has sharks, I've never seen a manta ray there in fact I've rarely seen a manta ray in Hawaii, except at night when they are plentiful. I used to go watch my friends surf off the Lahaina harbor and the manta ray wings would look like shark fins and I would be terrified, , until I recognized what they were, I've seen a few in the daytime, but hardly ever and I literally grew up ( off and on) in Hawaii from age 1 to 35 off and on multiple trips after I moved back to California, when I would always try to get out on the water for a sail. I no longer even lived there when I finally got to a Full blown Molokini snorkel on a clear water day, and again -many of my Maui friends were captains, my roommate was a captain, and we always ended up at alternate snorkel sites, when I say you were lucky to even get to Molokini, I mean it. It was absolutely false advertising to promote seeing manta rays I think it's false advertising to say you're going to Molokini at ALL, because it actually seldom happens.
You two are the best, and I absolutely love the Aloha you showed my Island, you seem to have an intuitive understanding of what my island is all about, I just love you for it ❤️!! ❤️🤙
This is so interesting to know! I did make it out on a snorkel tour to Molokini and saw a Manta Ray there. It feels even more special now that I know how rare it is to get to make it out there. The water was ROUGH though and I got really sea sick
@@kgawlik What I'm learning is that early morning sails almost always make it, Hawaii is SO expensive, I worked 2-3 jobs, on days off I generally slept in and went midday...those, apparently , are less likely to make it..
But since my sails were all comped , afternoons were easier to grab, too.!
There are plenty of manta rays in Hawaii, I personally have seen more at night than in the daytime.. I had no desire to get super close.
Don't worry , Tim and Fin it WILL happen!!
I love your videos and I think you guys are so cool. I'm old and don't travel like I did at one time so I'm living through you two. Thank you so much.
It's never too late to live your best life Tom. Get on out there and do you thing.
Truly you two have the best travel videos. I thoroughly enjoyed this. It’s been almost 50 years since my wild trip to Maui. You’ve convinced me to return and see what I’ve missed. I love you both and miss Pepper.
Follow several travel bloggers and it is great to see your enthusiasm and fun spirited adventures, while also giving candor to things you don't like. I love that!
This means everything to us, thank you!
Best travel video I’ve ever seen! Never been so enamored with a two hour TH-cam video before. Great music, editing and content! We are going to Maui next week and will be happy to see half of what you did there!
Yeah, I watch tons of travel videos. This is the top so far. Wow.
I have done pretty much everything they did in 2019 on Maui. To tell you the truth some of Maui the North West side is like Vegas a fake paradise with very high cost that takes away from the fun. The center of Maui is very average not even for tourist but the living area for all the blue collar workers. The road to Hana is awesome but when you get there the food options a very very limited. I packed a car load of food and rented a Cabin. 3 days I see why Mama Fish House is expensive but the prices are very high. I had to get more food to eat 3 hours later in the center of Maui. I am not a all you can eat person. I would only recommend Maui to USA citizens not willing to travel all the way over to Asia. Maui has stunning areas but with flying easy to most areas of the world I would save my money for someplace else
My wife and I are in Maui now. Thanks to to this video, we did the doors off tour of Molokai with Air Maui also. Amazing experience! Thanks for the inspiration!
After traveling the world many times, Maui is where you'll find me when I'm too old to travel anymore.
Going back in April for no reason at all.
You’re 100% justified in feeling how you did about your Manta Dive.
You can have the same quality of dive for much cheaper and easier just renting the gear and diving the first three beach sites you went to.
Mala Pier (the boat harbour) being the best. Especially for turtles.
Kanapali Beach (right at the public spot) is where I have only ever seen 1 Manta Ray and have never seen one since. Great reef to dive there.
Lastly the cliff jumping spot.
Dive around the cliff and it is amazing for wall reef and fish; turtles too. Would even recommend snorkelling around that entire cliff (except the jumping zone ofc)!
Much better diving for much cheaper.
Easier to rent the gear and just walk in off the beach.
I’ve had too many bad experiences boat diving however beach diving has never done me wrong.
Thanks for the great video!
Loved the video, we are going to Maui in a few weeks so I was very happy to stumble upon your channel. Complete side note, it is actually pretty normal for Jeep people to park next to each other, kind of part of the jeep 'culture', which is probably why they parked next to you with an empty parking lot.
This is the best video showing Maui on TH-cam. Thank you. Very helpful and informative.
Loved this vlog, I am going in February 2022. This helped so much on planning this amazing trip of a lifetime. I have seen a lot of videos on Maui and by far yours is the best. Keep following your dreams.
You guys are awesome...Happy Anniversary...absolutely love travels experiences....
We were there in April for 10 days. When you think of other places to go next, it’s hard to top Maui. We will be back there for sure. It’s truly heaven on earth.
How was it in April? We are heading there on Monday!!! We’re you able to still see whales in April??
@@kmvanmeerten1 yes we did! Whale watchers know where to look so no problem. Enjoy!
Tim and Fin, you guys are absolutely amazing. I love your enthusiasm and emotions. It makes me feel as if I'm right there with you. And Happy Anniversary, you guys are so inspiring.
Yep, grew up and lived in Lahaina Maui; brings back memories.
I’m growing up in Lahaina right now
You guys did an awesome job! I go to Hawaii every year and never came close to your Hollywood-like production! Thank you for sharing your experience, tips and amazing footage!
Fantastic video ! It's feels like we were on vacation spending quality time together. Great job guys !
I lived in Hawaii and totally love this. Best thing next to being there. Especially loved your last one with the helicoptor ride and your wedding anniversary celebratlion. You are the perfect couple.
I'm halfway through your 2 bour tour. I've been going to Maui since the 1980s and there's always something new to discover. I hope that next time you visit Maui or any other Hawaiian Island, you will partake in a luau.Luau. The Luau is an ancient Hawaiian ritual and is meant to bring the people of a village or town together in celebration of an important event or achievement or to celebrate the victory of a battle. The Luau is really a very much a part of the Hawaiian culture where specific types of food are cooked and eaten. If you go to a Polynesian type Luau, you will eat food and see dances from 4 specific Polynesian cultures: Hawaii, New Zealand (Maori), Tahiti and Samoa. This type of "touristy" Luau will include fire and knife performance. A Hawaiian Luau will feature strictly Hawaiian food and go through the history of Hawaii. Both are wonderful and much about the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture can be learned from attending them. You will also get authentically prepared food.
Tim and Fin , we love to see them sharing they travel stories with us , it always lift our spirit , they such a cool couple . The helicopter tour was epic , gorgeous scenery , we have to do that the next time we go to Maui . And the amazing sunrise in Haleakala National Park was absolutely worth it .
I’ve been to Maui dozens of times. This is my favorite video.
I watched this video last week (your 2 hours ones are great and it takes me a couple of sessions to watch them all the way through). I wanted to come back and address something you said about wanting to honor the Hawaiian people and their culture. You mused that you weren't exactly sure how to do that, but wanted to acknowledge both, but in a respectful way. You mentioned that one of the ways you chose was to not go to any commercialized, 'touristy' things, ie: luaus. I have to tell you, I totally understand where you are coming from, but I have one comment to make. My husband and I met, and married, in Hawaii 46 years ago. He was in the USAF. When he left the military and we returned to the mainland, it was 30 years (with kids, jobs and all that entails) before we could return to the islands. Since then, we were shocked by how things had changed. On one of our subsequent trips (we've been back many times in the past 16 years), we decided to search out an authentic luau. We found it on the island of Oahu. It is a (intentionally) small, family run and totally an immersion experience. Of all the luaus we have attended over the years, THIS one gives you the true feeling of Hawaii and Polynesia. No Hollywood show here!! If you ever back back to the islands, please go to Toa Luau, www.toaluau.com
Love your channel, and the opportunity to travel the world with you. You are a delightful couple!
Thanks you guys for taking us on this trip. without you, I would never have flying on a helicopter, especially over Hawaii. The whole musical back ground is a masterpiece and makes watching the video incredibly emotional! Thanks a lot!
South shore Moloka'i is really only place to see regular mantas in Maui county.. and much easier from helicopter. As far as diving out there, would be difficult. They are there though, have seen many living out there for three years :)
We have been to Maui 4 times since 2016. Going back in June 2022. Loved watching your enthusiasm and love for the Beauty.
Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your anniversary trip. It was great. Maui is an incredible and truly special place.
i clicked the 2hr video for 2 reasons... 1. I love your videos 2. 2hours of maui... i say no more!
This is insane, I’m in tears! Thank you for sharing!
Maui is my favorite place!
Thank you for letting me live vicariously through you for the last hour and a 1/2!!
Your Video Editor is super talented.. perfect cuts and the music selection made the 2 hour breeze by in no time... whatever you are paying him ain't enough.
keep up the great content. mahalo
OMG we did the helicopter tour on Kauai on my honeymoon and it was AMAZING!!!!! Love your channel btw!! I just stumbled onto it tonight and now Im binge watching!!! Fun adventures!! I cant wait to go back to Hawaii/Kauai!!!
Just wanted to say thanks to you both for sharing all your travel stories - I love them, they’re very inspirational and good fun to watch! I’ve been watching ever since the first videos you shared.
A truely inspirational video and a great evening's viewing on my TV. Much better than anything on TV, and better than any TV travel programme.
You're going to have to pick another GyPSy Guide tour to go on, or retrace your steps using one! Keep up the good work T&F!
Born and raised in Maui love it here
Paradise 🤙🏻🌺
We went to Maui back in 2013, did so much less than your trip. However whatever we did you brought back all those memories, some of them we had even completely forgotten. It was like going back in time and living those moments again!! Halaekala sunrise and Hana loop were the highlights of Maui for us. Thanks for taking us on this trip from the comfort of our couch 😂 Thanks for sharing your honest feedback as well about things. Good luck with your next adventure! Love from San Diego!
I loved this video, I had so many laughs and relatable moments (cars parking next to you in an empty parking lot) definitely using a lot of this information for my future Maui trip in 2022 hopefully. Thank you guys for sharing so much information and literally felt like I was on a trip with y’all much love from florida
Really loved the whole paradise set, thank you for inspiring me guys, on my bucket list now, more to go, cheerzzz......
I was there last week! Just left Sunday. 😭Best trip everrrr!!!!
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The best footage then any hawaii island trip I've seen on TH-cam. You Rock!
You guys have the best vlog I have ever seen about Maui. As a frequent travler to Maui trust me I have seen a lot of Vlogs because I miss it every day I'm not there. Your content and narration are spot on. The music is not overwelming and the drone shots are incredible. Just one thing. On your helecopter ride, because of my cry like a baby fear of heights, "Not Gonna Happen". But I loved your video of your ride, it looked incredible. Thanks for sharing.
I have watched the VLOG several time and we are returning to Maui later this year. I will use a lot of the tips you gave to make a great trip even better. Tim, I gotta work on my cliff diving technique. Thanks for the instructions.
Mahalo "Kimo" Adams LOL
You guys honestly have the best chemistry!
Lazy sunday with tim and finny! Pouring rain outside so this is perfect! Thanks from Canada!! 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching!
We came across this video and fell in love with your channel! I feel like I could watch your adventures all day!
That helicopter ride had me in tears!! Thank you for sharing!! Amazing pilot. I'm glad I took on a 2 hour TH-cam video!! Peace & Prayers ou!!
You guys are awesome!!!!
We just came back from Maui and going back again soon with all the tips you have gave us. We are watching many of your videos from all over. Thank you again!!
This was the 1st time stumbling across your blog and I absolutely loved every minute of the 2 hours!
I Always miss that you guys are going to my HOMES. I grew up back and forth between Monterey and Maui I was what they call a summer kid visiting my cousins in Hawaii and then I moved there as an adult for a very long part of my adult life I love Maui so much, it is my soul's home.. I wish I'd known I know some very Exquisite secret places I'm watching now so jealous I haven't been there for 7 years which is the longest I've been away since I was like 11....
I'll see if you found the Red Sand Beach I think I stayed at the condo you're staying at when I was there the last time.... Kaanapali and Kapalua are all still Lahaina, they're just little coves.. it is so funny because I have friends that own those whale watching boats, and I tried to get some of my old schoolmates to go out whale watching with me after your video in Monterey, and they're like 'I'm afraid' of both or "I get seasick" but I'm going to do that next winter, I don't care if I have to go myself.
LOVE the Music in this video!!!
Lived on Maui from '90 - '94.
Allison describing her clothing layers for the mountain sunrise is giving me ‘Friends’ vibes-Joey putting on all of Chandler’s clothes. 😂
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I live on Oahu and travel to Maui once a month for work. Thank you for sharing our hawaiian culture on social media.
Yay!! It’s Tim & Fin!! I was looking for a lazy Sunday hole to fall into... and here it is!!💛✨
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Isnt maui great...you can see why people call this the best island in the world. Thanks for visiting our island and having fun and showing everyone you had a great time. Keep being inspired and have a great 2022.
Thanks for having us Michael!
Thank you for your great video! I'm just trying to get an overview for my dream trip to O'ahu and Maui in mid April 2023 with my daughter. I'm giving us this trip as a gift for my 60th birthday :) I have always dreamed of this and now it will come true! 🌴🌺🏝🐳🌄 Your video has helped me a lot. It is wonderful to witness your enthusiasm. I am so looking forward to this trip! Greetings from Nuremberg/Germany and again THANK YOU for sharing your travels with us.
I love Hawaii, lived there. Moving back in a year or less for retirement . love you two. Hugs
LOVED this guide. Headed to Maui for the first time in March of 24'. Bucket list is whale watching (using the company you did), The sunrise viewing and the road to Hana. Learned so much from this guide. Very excited to have a better idea on how to plan! Thanks!!
Love this long informative video on Maui. I just got back from Oahu JUST yesterday and I'm already watching videos and vlogs on the other islands. Maui is my next visit. Thanks for posting this! Mahalo!
New subbie, i’m here for this, will be sure to ck in on you guys from time to time, such an easy going down to earth great couple visiting awesome locations… Only hope the best for you both: amazing adventures, continued channel growth, & God’s protection along the way…
*BEST* two hours I've spent this Year! Thank You!!! Five trips to Maui and we've never touched on some of those spots!!!
*Oh To be Young again...* Especially loved that tent camping contraption! LOL! (The Old Scoutmaster in me) ; Gotta get one of your cool backpacks...nice design...Old people need our stuff, lol. Wish I could get my Wifey back on a Chopper again, Especially with the "DOORS OFF" Option....
Fantastic!!!!! Love the information you shared. I’ve learned so much more then what I thought I knew.
This is the one Hawaiian Island I have not been to. Thank you for sharing. Now it's time for a visit!
I lived in maui for three years really enjoyed watching your experience there, My wife and I go back to the Islands every year, we love all of them ( This year will be our 28th trip) . In all my time in maui I never saw manta rays either. If you truly want to see them go to the big Island. You can actually see them from the shore line at night at the outrigger hotel (former Sheraton) They are about a hundred yards from the rail. They also have night time dives where you can be in the water with them. New to your channel and love it so far will be watching it from now on! Thank You for the enjoyable content!
Spent my honeymoon there back in 2017, my wife and I loved this video! Happy 6th anniversary!
This is about the closest I will be to anywhere to going Hawaii ...I have been binge watching your channel these past two days and have to say the REAL travels no sugar coating just went through New Zealand with you and realized BUG SRAY should be top of the list and a desire for dreary rainy days 😩 not necessarily on the top of my list...also been to a few of your Greek Isles now that has always been on my bucket list ...thanks so much for sharing the realities of travel life... a bit of Mexico ....Maybe one day ....stay safe and blessed ,,,unless they remove the shot mandates this girl will continue being a simple country girl and enjoying what ever nature I can find close by
Explore Hawaii beaches through our lense
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Vraiment cette ile est magnifique pleine de la surprises ...amusez toi bien avec fin
First time viewer and 2-year Maui resident. Mahalo for the GyPSy guide tip. We’ll be using it as we continue exploring our island home. My wife and I really enjoyed your video.
Yes I agree
Awesome! Watched it instead of a Netflix film tonight in New Zealand. Bless you, both!
Totally living vicariously through all your videos during this pandemic. My 6 year old looooooves Maui and while we’re not comfortable flying with young ones right now, I’m so happy I still get to experience it through y’all. And really with a 6 and 2 year old who gets carsick, we ain’t doing any dives or road to Hana, even without a pandemic 😅.
Wow! I happened upon your video…2 hours later I couldn’t believe that it had been 2 hours!! Beautiful video and great commentary. Can’t wait to watch more. 👍🏻
My favorite island. Just the range of things to do. Top 3 beaches on the planet are on this island. I will not name them 😂. Off shore snorkeling is insane and plentiful. Man…love it.
And last comment - we did the sunrise gig up the mountain too but got their early enough for the ceremony where they chant in hawaian welcoming the sun. It had also snowed the night before so we got to make a little snowman. We really enjoyed your video and are about to go back to get more Whale shots! (PS Aunt Sandy's just off the road to Hana many feel is the best banana bread on the island. We spent the night in Hana so stopped at Sandy's on the way..... it was awesome!) We grabbing a few loaves in a few weeks on our first day then going to check out the Eden Arboretum -which we missed last time. We enjoyed your segment on that too :)
Now if I can convince the other half about the Molokai helecopter ride!
Got to order the collapseble daypack too - that looks sweet!
Me and my boyfriend are trying to find the best vacation place to go this year.. as I’m sitting here watching this, 1 hour and 45 min later.. he says “Are you still watching that?” Yes.. yes I am! Awesome video guys!! First time viewer :)
I enjoyed along with my Daughter and Son - Inlaw and grand childrens in Maui Island - Hawaii
Watching your Maui video! I hadn’t heard about your company or these travel videos you make. Wonderful! I recently bought your compression bags for my own travel. Since using them I have bought several to give as gifts to my family! I’ve watched several of your utube videos and love them! So fun to “travel” with you!!!
You can do a night time snorkel tour with manta rays in Kona on the Big Island. We had an amazing experience.
Loved the video, we visited Hawaii on our honeymoon back in 2018. We didn’t visit Maui but we are hoping to visit Hawaii again and will definitely be going after watching your vlog. With regards to manta dives you could do this at one of the hotels we stopped at in Kona on the big island they were also viewable from the restaurant.
Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island. The island beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales (during winter months), farm-to-table cuisine and the magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakala.
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Another trip you'll enjoy watching from start to finish like all the other vlog posts of Tim and Fin. Keep on tripping guys. Loved this so much!
You guys are hilarious and I really enjoy watching your videos on not only showing us all the great scenery but the culture and food of each place. I feel like I'm watching National Geographic. Just subscribed 😊. Keep up all the great videos.
Thank you!! Thank you!!! thank you!!! THANK YOU!!!!! This video was very informative and I am sooooooooo excited now on going to Maui!!! I really really enjoyed your video Tim and Fin!! the places where to eat and the things to do, I will definitely add them to our itinerary!
New Subscriber 🙋🏽♀️ I watched every bit of this video and enjoyed it all! Thank you! Will be visiting Maui in June of this year 2021 super excited 😁
Thank you for all the great tips. I found your videos a couple weeks before my family's trip to Maui when I was deep into researching all the activities we wanted to do, your channel was super helpful. We just got back a few days ago and wanted to let you know that on our snorkel tour with Calypso we saw a manta ray in Turtle Town along with a couple turtles. Sorry you didn't get to see Manta Rays on your trip. Our captain did say that was a rare thing to happen, another rare thing was whales were still there a week after whale season was over. We had two sets of mama and baby whales during the same snorkel tour. We've done that same tour on our honeymoon just to see turtles 2 years ago and no turtles then. So glad we got to see so many wildlife this time around.
Just returned from Maui a few days ago which made this video so much more meaningful! A beautiful place on Earth 🌺
That curry dish at Mama’s Fish House was the very best meal I’ve had in my life. Also, the fish and chips at Paia Fish Market are just 👌. Loved your footage! Felt like I was there again.
I appreciated every second of this vlog. I hope i can be able to go there in the future!
I also grew up wearing shells, PUKA & I like it still to this day! It keeps you young! Aloha
Love ❤ your videos… keep up the good work. I live on Maui, so I appreciate your content… actually love all our Hawaiian islands… 🤙🏽
How have I never found your guys channel until now? You guys rock. Great content!
This video is the very best! I’m buying a bag because of this! Watched it while I ran on the treadmill training for my marathon! Gonna go book a helicopter tour now😉 THANK YOU!!!
Your shots are always amazing. 🔥😎❣
I was their in the 1980's 1984 to be exact and then 1989 1990 Thank You for sharing.