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All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours in Hawaii
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Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
Disappointed
Reviewed by: Disappointed
The maps are not helpful. Once out of the cove, it was hard to find the landmarks to orient ourselves. Did not see any fish or turtles while snorkeling. The wind was so strong and guides did not give advice on how to navigate in high winds- were paddling hard on right side trying to go left but kayak continued to go right. Upon finally making it back to the cove the guides did not get up from their seats, didn’t assist us getting out of kayaks and just told us to put the paddles and life jackets back ourselves.
Would not recommend.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/28 |
Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Fun and casual.
Reviewed by: Teresa W.
Very relaxed environment, welcoming crew, and fun to be had by all ages. We snorkeled, played volleyball and had a great lunch, I would definitely do again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Amazing Manta experience! Once in a lifetime!
Reviewed by: Pam UK
Hands down the most amazing experience ever! The guides were knowledgeable, supportive and made you feel safe. The whole experience was just magical! Thanks so much!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Great time
Reviewed by: Boucher fam
The staff was amazing, the trip was memorable for sure! Would def book with this charter co again!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
A total MUST!!!
Reviewed by: Roger
Second time and it always amazes me I will totally be back next year with my fam!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
First snorkeling for my boys and girls
Reviewed by: Hyojin
My kids age ranging from 5-9 years and they loved it! Best lunch-cheeseburger ever. Time went by so fast when you are on the boat having fun, I’m glad I picked this one over the three hour one fyi. We will definitely be back!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Best Ever!
Reviewed by: J. Hope
-The Staff was incredible
-I loved the the boat, it was well equipped and safe
-People should bring a warn sweatshirt for the ride back
-The manta's were plentiful and exciting
-Best Ever excursion!!
-WORTH IT and MUST try it
Aloha!
We appreciate the kind words about our crew and staff, and are ecstatic that you enjoyed yourself out on the water with us! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/31 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Good, Fun Event with a couple minor negative details
Reviewed by: Fred S
Let's start with the good. Crew was fabulous. Boat was great. Live music was excellent. Variety of activities was excellent--especially the banana boat and disc events--which I highly recommend you add to your experience. Paddle boarding and kayaks were also a nice option for the family. Food/drinks was good too.
The not so good--the snorkeling was just average because we were not allowed to have much freedom to explore. They should allow a time allotment for the extra perks so more can enjoy the extra activities. The main negative was the music they played traveling back to shore--although fun for young adults and old--not too great for my 7 y/o as there was not the consideration of having music with bad language being played for her to hear and ask questions.
Still a good experience overall and would do again IF the music was at least filtered a bit.
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon
What a great experience!
Reviewed by: ominette@hotmail.com
Our guide Devin was very accommodating and knowledgeable! He was thorough when discussing safety in the reef and how best to use the equipment. He seemed to enjoy the experience as much as we did even though we know he does this every day! We were thrilled to be able to commune with sea turtles as they relaxed in the sunshine. He then navigated us through the coral reef and pointed out a bunch of wildlife we might have never have seen on our own. The snacks and drinks at the end of the tour were exactly what we needed after swimming for an hour and a half. We appreciated the personalized experience and would absolutely do this again!
Aloha and thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed you experience with us and hope to see again on another of our tours.
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| Packages: | Hilo Beach Snorkel – Sea Turtle Lagoon and Black Sand Beach |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Amazing time!
Reviewed by: Bella
It was just amazing to see all the animals. The captain was great! Friendly, knowledgeable, explained everything in details and made it fun!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/04 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Awesome time in Hawaii!!
Reviewed by: Karen Robles
Everything was awesome !!! The staff, the activities , the environment , live music. No complaints at all.
Loved it. Thank you !!!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/25 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
A BLAST!
Reviewed by: Olivia
The staff were so friendly and helpful! The band is also very talented and made our time during the boat ride even more enjoyable! We added the banana boat and bumper tube and it was well worth it! Snorkeling was our favorite and we would definitely go again. The sandbar was so beautiful and so enjoyable! 10/10 recommend!!
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/23 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Chill and relaxing trip
Reviewed by: Nina Gal
Very friendly crew and overall a good experience. Just a bit too crowded in the boat especially while we are still in a pandemic.
The boat was clean overall and great music played on our way there and way back. Lunch was fresh and nice. Overall a good experience with the ability to choose what you wanna do. Kayaking was fun and other options to paddle board or snorkel. No sea life since the coral reefs are dead unfortunately.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/31 |
Discover Lanai Day Trip from Maui, Hulopoe Bay Snorkeling & Sweetheart Rock
Best Day Excursion!
Reviewed by: Shirley
My family and I had the best experience. From the moment we stepped onto the boat, the crew was very attentive, friendly, and funny. They provided a great overview of the day activities and what we needed. They checked on us frequently and even provided a little history lesson on the nearby islands. We took about 1 hr boat ride over to Lanai. Once at Lanai, it was a 7 minute walk to the beach. The beach was amazing!!! We did some snorkeling, a short nature walk, and had some time to chill at the beach. The BBQ LUNCH was delicious! The boat ride back we enjoyed 2 cocktails and ice cream. The crew exceeded our expectations. I would definitely do this again! I felt like VIP. Book it! You won’t regret it
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| Packages: | Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Kaneohe sandbar
Reviewed by: Kathy
Absolutely breathtaking beautiful clear water. The live band and crew were amazing. The tide was very low so we were not able to do much snorkeling here, although we did see a few different varieties of fish. This was mostly a place to enjoy the water, views, and have some beverages in the sun. A must see when visiting Oahu.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/18 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Best family experience.
Reviewed by: Gale
So much value. We all enjoyed this experience so much. For one price, you get to do so many activities that warrant the same price on their own. The crew and entertainment were excellent. My kids asked to come back before they even got off the boat. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/23 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Amazing
Reviewed by: Kathy s
Husband my 3 year old and i had a great time best experience ever 100% recommended
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/01 |
Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour with Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran
Bucket list experience!
Reviewed by: Donna
Best Catamaran experience we have ever had and a bonus to swim with the turtles! The crew was amazing! Friendly, helpful and fun! The views while sailing were spectacular! Hands down a bucket list experience!
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/02 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Snorkel Tour
Reviewed by: Lara
Everyone on staff was so nice and helpful. Fun time
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/23 |
Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
An experience you don't want to miss!!!
Reviewed by: Brenda
The transportation to and from the place makes it such a smoother process! Everyone on the crew were really amazing and sweet! We had so much fun and it's definitely something everyone should do if it's their first time visiting. The only thing is that they don't have towels, so bring your own! Otherwise it was such a fun experience for the family!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/23 |
Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Fun in the Sun
Reviewed by: Erika
It was wonderful! Although the day wasn’t the warmest, the experience was well worth it…beautiful location. Must see!?The crew was very helpful, the activities were fun, and glad we had a meal because after being in the sun - playing and sun bathing, it hit the spot ! Thank you for the great memories. Hope to do it again when we return to Oahu!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/17 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Perfect day
Reviewed by: Megan
Our family had the best time on this trip. The captain and crew were helpful, informative and very friendly. We saw turtles, dolphins and the snorkeling was great. The sea caves were very memorable We would recommend this tour to our friends and family.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters
Exceptional experience with a caring staff!
Reviewed by: Saundra S.
This tour surpassed all my expectations. We went out with Captain Sean and Jamie. They were fun and kept the energy and excitement levels high while making sure everyone on our boat's needs was met. This tour is not for the faint of heart! The wave swells can be huge! There's a lot of up and down but when the boat stops for pictures that are when you may get seasick. If that's a problem for you take something or wear acupuncture wrist bands. Our family of 4 wore the wrist bands and 3 of us had no problems. My teen son however ended up vomiting over the side of the boat during the last 1.5 hours of our tour right after the lunch stop. The staff were super helpful, washed off the boat, and gave him ginger chews and sprite. Within a few minutes, he was able to continue on and enjoy the end of the tour. The snorkeling was not off the beach as described on the website due to high winds and waves but they were able to find an area near the coral where our group could get in the sea to snorkel. You had to climb down the ladder in the back of the boat and the water was about 20 feet deep. Again, this is not for weak swimmers. They did provide fins, floats, and anything else you needed to feel safe but made it clear that if you were not a good swimmer, you should stay in the boat. I stayed in the boat while the other 3 strong swimmers got in the water. The staff made a point of throwing out food into the water to bring the fish to the boat so even I got to see some of the most colorful fish I've ever seen in real life up close due to the water being crystal clear and saw a sea turtle. The best part of it all was going into the sea caves! I can't even describe how awesome it was and the staff took the time to take pictures of all the parties in the cave. I would highly recommend this tour!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Disappointed
Reviewed by: Sandles
While I understand there is no guarantee to see and experience manta rays feeding on plankton, I was extremely disappointed with this experience, the crew did not provide a good experience for all. There were a lot of people on this adventure (more than what I felt should be) and as result, the crew had to use three different boards to accommodate everyone. As a result the board with most of the lights, it attracted the manta rays, leaving the others without. The other two did not attract any. I feel the crew should have maneuvered the other two boards or people on those boards to the larger board area so that they could experience the Mantra Ray feeding. I was also very disappointed that there were no lights at the bottom pointing upward. On other manta ray snorkels I joined, when there are lights from the top and from the bottom many more manta rays appear and feed.
The crew also did not provide insights and interesting facts on the Mantra Rays, at least I didn’t hear anything.
The one nice thing I enjoyed about this trip was that the experience allowed me to enjoy nighttime boating.
Aloha Sandles,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We extend our deepest apologies for the experience you had on our tour. We would like to hear more details about it. Could you email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com and elaborate further? We would like to rectify this situation. Thank you.
Best,
Iruka Hawai‘i ‘Ohana
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Snorkeling and tubing
Reviewed by: Maggie N
We love and really enjoyed the snorkeling. The tour guide was so nice and fun . We saw a lot of different colors of the fishes. It was so clear and shallow. A lot of activities that we could play in the beach. They gave us a lot of time to play in the beach. Worth the $ . We will come back
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Fun way to enjoy the Sandbar!!!
Reviewed by: Cree Richmond
This was one of our most fun activities in Oahu!!! Very relaxing, amazing live music, super friendly staff and the water sports were a highlight!!! We will be back again. Ny husband lost his wallet in the ocean and one of the Captains was honest and returned it. This was such a blessing because our trip could have been ruined with no way to return home. But thanks to the crew on the boat , it stayed just as awesome as this fun day at the sandbar cruise!!!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/09 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Was so amazing definitely want to go back
Reviewed by: Naomi
Was so amazing I will be bringing my whole family to this
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/24 |
4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
An incredible adventure!
Reviewed by: Grace
An incredible adventure for the family and I! I knew I wanted to see the Captain Cook memorial but I never anticipated such an immersive aquatic experience.
Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/16 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Snorkel with turtles
Reviewed by: Gerry
Best highlight of our Oahu trip! Best crew! Looking forward to another trip to Oahu and snorkeling with you again! Mahalo!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/28 |
Koko Beach Snorkel Gear Rentals at Koko Marina Shopping by Hanauma Bay
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Amazing experience!
Bill was great, everything was perfect and so much fun!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Gear Rental - Snorkel, Mask & Fins |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/19 |
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Aloha. I am sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience kayaking and snorkeling with us. And sorry that you did not find our map or our staff's instructions helpful. Was there any information missing from our map or anything that we could have added to the map to make it more helpful? Any feedback would be appreciated as we would love to improve if possible. Unfortunately we can never guarantee wildlife sightings. The animals are always there, you just have to be in the right place at the right time. I'm sorry that they weren't there for you that day. And although we are in the flattest bay on the island, we are still exposed to the wind and conditions, and there is almost always wind involved in ocean kayaking. But very sorry again that overall your experience was disappointing.