Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Ask to do the "Deep Drop" with the wild dolphins. You're not supposed to, but it's a once in a lifetime experience! Absolutely amazing to see them underwater!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Amazing. Staff super friendly, professional and efficient. We saw lots of exotic tropical fishes, sea turtles and dolphins. Definitely a must do!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches
Don't let the less then perfect weather deter you from going. We went on a cloudy overcast day and were still able to enjoy the fishes and sea turtles. Bring a water camera, get picture opportunity.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
This is the second time for my wife and I. This year we brought our 14 year old son with us. We were lucky enough to see a mother whale and her calf along with plenty of dolphins, turtles, and colorful fish. The staff was very friendly and took very good care of us. I would highly recommend this activity to any party looking for fun and adventure. We will rebook this activity on our next trip to Maui.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
This tour was great! Our snorkel guide Paul was very knowledgable about the island and all the creatures in the ocean. He was able to look around underwater and find things to show us that he thought we would enjoy. Would absolutely recommend as a "must go to" activity.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
This was one of the highlights of my whole trip! But first the bad stuff:
Be prepared that riding in a small zodiac very quickly through the extremely bumpy, choppy Pacific Ocean is not for the faint of heart!! You're basically holding on for dear life to a rope and you're bumping and bopping all over the place as you're speeding through the ocean. And then it rains and those drops sting you're eyes as you're speeding in a boat. If you even THINK you have a sore back or neck DO NOT do this! My boyfriend and I are both in excellent shape and we both still had soreness in our backs and butts for two days afterward from the boat ride and our knuckles were rubbed raw from holding onto the rope (we should have used the gloves the captain offered us!).
But it was SO worth it!! We even boated over a whole group of dolphins and you're seeing them way up close and personal in this zodiac rather than on a big high boat. It was so amazing!! The snorkeling is wonderful, the Na Pali Coast is
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Tracey K.
Our family did the Afternoon cruise and it was fantastic! There was something for everyone...snorkeling, slides, high dives. The food was great, the staff was attentive and friendly and we truly enjoy the afternoon! What a great cruise for families! Thanks.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: SHARON FROM OKLAHOMA
THIS WAS A BLAST!!! THE BOAT WAS PERFECTLY SUITED FOR SNORKELING AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT. THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND OFFERED GREAT TIPS TO A FIRST TIMER LIKE ME. IF I COULD AFFORD IT, WE WOULD HAVE BOOKED A SECOND TRIP. BUT OVERALL THE SNORKEL TRIP WAS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE ACTIVITIES WE SCHEDULED ON THE TRIP.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Marina
It was great. I was lucky enough to have the turtles swim right up to my nose, and the dolphins to swim up right underneath me. We had some trouble getting the dolphins to come close, but I'm glad that the crew kept on trying. The guys were really nice and the photographer took some great shots. I think it's great for first timers as well - you can opt to go after everyone and the crew really makes sure that you're safe. I would do it again any time (if I had more time in Oahu, I actually would've done it again in the week that I was there) and highly recommend it.
I wish I heard about the "deep drop" before I went, but I guess it just means I'll have to go again...
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Sharlene - New Zealand
This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Maui. We had a group of five for this trip, ranging in age from 8 to 73 and everyone had a blast. It was something completely new and unique for us and the memories of my son's face and he was swimming with the turtles and fish will always be with me. It was priceless and I would highly recommend it. The staff were great and gave me complete confidence that they would take care of my son as they encouraged him with the Snuba-ing. They were very patient and explained everything with a sense of humour and made the day completely memorable for us all. Thank you!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Waters
Experience was TRULY AMAZING. I can't swim and have a phobia of being underwater in general but the BOB gave me the opportunity to sit on a scooter and enjoy the wonderful creation that exist under the Pacific Ocean. Price was very reasonable and the instructors were awesome!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: lari
We booked with the Fair Winds because one of us doesn't swiim and they made it possible for us both to share this amazing experience. Outstanding crew
support!!! It was sad to see so few fish but the coral beds were lovely. Well worth doing!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Jackie & Shannon
Aloha! We are local residents of the island Oahu and have never been fortunate enough to do an activity like this one... until now!
Captain Bob's tour was an adventure full of variety for even the local resident. The sandbar was amazing and a great place to start the activity. We were surprised at the size of the sandbar and even though our tour was a crowded we had ample space to enjoy our own privacy and each others company. There was also volleyball set up in the middle of the ocean for playing and group enjoyment.
We then went to a spot where we saw an abundance of sea turtles. As locals of Hawaii, turtles are no big surprise and are often seen in our waters everywhere. However, when we cruised over the area - they were such an amazing and beautiful sight, that we started to ooh and ahh!
The actual snorkeling was also an experience. The reef that we were brought to was private and well marked and preserved. It was beautiful to swim around the edges and explore. It was the
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Lily & Jeff
The snorkeling experience was breath taking,literally!! I hadn't snorkeled in years and had a hard time not breathing through my nose. The team worked with me to get be back in the water and snorkel. The team was very friendly and connected with everyone in a personal level. The boat was smooth ride, which surprisingly didn't get my husband sea sick. We had a great time snorkeling Molokini crater and searching for sea turltles along the shore. We weren't able to snorkel turtle town due to the murky waters, however, snorkeling the back of Molokini crater was also a unique experience. We would definitely take this snorkeling tour again and recommend it to anyone!!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Marcie
We had a wonderful time with South Pacific Kayak and Kelly - spent the morning enjoying the kayaks and snorkeling. Kelly was able to direct us to some awesome spots and plenty of turtles and fish to enjoy! Would definitely recommend the long trip to everyone!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Palakea
Loved the sand bar, and the Captain was kind of eccentric. Took us to turtle reef, then snorkeling. Staff was very friendly. Would recommend this adventure.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: G. Akers
Excursion was overall quite enjoyable. Was a bit disappointed that no turtles were seen, but this was due to weather/surf conditions and not under staff control. Crew worked hard to try to get all passengers in water with small pod of dolphins we encountered. As they were constantly moving, saw more of them from boat. They were amazing and a lot of fun to watch.
The highlight of the trip for me was feeding the fish while snorkeling. As soon as a few food pellets released, you'd be swarmed with beautiful tropical fish--quite the experience. (However, as there were so many passengers on the trip, you were also surrounded by other swimmers making it difficult to maneuver without getting hit, bumped, or kicked.) Majority of staff were very nice and worked hard to make guests comfortable. Photographer did a fantastic job.
Would definitely recommend the excursion, but be aware that conditions can affect what you experience, be prepared to be snorkeling in a good-sized group in op
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: BigWillie
Overall my sister and I had a good time.
I was very disappointed with the cost of the photos. Even when the instructor tried to barter with me and cut the cost in half, it was still an outrageous price for a Cd that cost pennies to produce. If they were actual photos the price is still rediculous.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We are first time snorkelers and we loved it. Our guide Kelsey made easier for us, and all the gear, and wet suite has helped a lot. Highly recommended.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Chris & Wan
We've been snorkeling before, but none were as personalized as the one we had on this trip. Our guides, Paul and Jack, were very light-hearted, funny, but extremely careful when it came to the safety of our snorkelers. You could tell they truly enjoyed being our guides, and they lived and breathed what Kauai offered. The trip was very special and personal to my wife and me, because our guides brought us to places, and pointed out creatures we would never have seen or held by ourselves. And although their jobs were to entertain and teach us about snorkeling, they were equally committed to the well-being of the sea life (e.g., the sea turtles), giving clear directions and explanations for how we were to be responsible for our actions around them.
Snacks and tips on other great sites to see in Kauai followed the swim. Thanks for the fun, Paul and Jack!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: SFarmywife
My husband and I just went snuba diving at the Molokini Crater. This was my first time being in the ocean yet alone dive 20ft under the ocean. It was way better than snorkeling! Now I'm hooked on snuba and willing to do it again in the future! I recommend this to everyone who wants to experience a whole different world!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a wonderful experience. The staff was outstanding and very helpful. They went out of their way to make this a great experience. Would highly recommend.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Being from Kansas, my family and I don't exactly get too many opportunities to go kayaking in the ocean, so when my son asked if we could do the kayaking and whale watching, I was little scared but now I am so glad that I did it! This was such a great tour from the moment we met our guide up until we came back to shore. Seeing whales while in our kayaks was completely breathtaking and the professionalism displayed by the guides was top notch. Keep it up folks!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Frank & Carly Wise
We had a superb kayak experience, first-time, and got to see some big fish (whales). Are they any good eating? I kid, I kid! If we ever make our way back to the beautiful islands we'd do this again in a heartbeat! Thanks for such an amazing day!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Ken F.
Capt. Deron Verbeck gave us a great ride and some interesting, cultural and scientific information. Katie was a good helper and very enjoyable. Good sandwiches. The snorkeling was fun.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mike E.
Really neat experience! The view down below was awesome and the crew was helpful and fun. My only complaint was that it didn't last long enough - we could have stayed down all day!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Juliana Hendrix
My husband and I, had a great time in this Molokini Snorkel Cruise. The crew was super friendly, the food was super good, and overall the time we spent there was super fun.
They give you food all the time, drinks, water, a super yummy lunch.
The crew there was super friendly and helpul, and when you go snorkel is awesome where they take you... we saw sharks (from far and they were small), dolphins, turtles... was super cool... 100% recommended.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Charity
Captain Bob's was one of the highlights of our trip. The crew was very laid back and extremely helpful (served us beer in the water). One girl even got stung by a jellyfish and the captain carried her all the way back to the boat and immediately rendered first aid. 60 of us total and it was not crowded at all. Burgers were good, people were awesome and the snorkeling was spectacular. Saw a few turtles and other beautiful fish. Volleyball on the sandbar was pretty fun too!! All in all my husband and I really had a great time. Would highly recommend it to anyone!!!!!!!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mike
This was a great opportunity for us to explore something we normally would not have done. This was quite the experience and what we saw we will never forget. The guide was very helpful and this was made very enjoyable for all of us!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The crew was amazing and knowledgable. The only snorkel/sunset cruise I could find. A Blast!
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
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