Reviewed by: John and Judy
The crew aboard the catamaran was terrific, fun and entertaining! We would recommend experiencing this snorkel excursion in the morning, as the fish and turtles seemed to be more active earlier in the day. We had snorkeled in the same vicinity a couple of days before in the afternoon, and the sea creatures seemed to be less active then.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Sesame family
The Manta Discovery tour was overall, super cool and a definite must-do if you’re planning to visit Hawaii’s big island. Depending on the day, the number of mantas will differ, so don’t expect to see ten of them when you go. If there are rays around, they will do flips and aren’t afraid to swim right up to you, which is an AMAZING experience. The mantas are really friendly, and make the activity almost magical. The crews are very informative and friendly.
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Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Deborah & family
Jesse and all crew members,
I am reaching out to thank you for all your efforts in making sure my daughter & grandchildren and I had a good time. When we arrived we expressed our disappointment and you all were so kind in reassuring us that you would do your best to make sure we had a good time. And we did!!
You were all so wonderful. Jesse, you made Jack’s day by playing football with him on the sandbar. At the end of our stay in Honolulu he said that was his favorite day of the whole vacation. I am quite sure he will remember that day all his life. And eventually my daughter and granddaughter went out and enjoyed sharing a kayak.
The lunch was very nice and all the crew members we spoke with were very kindhearted and friendly. I just can’t say enough about everyone. And Jesse, you’re also a very good singer. You and your band member are very talented!
So thank you again for making our sandbar adventure a wonderful day that we will never forget..
Sincerely,
Deborah Muehlenbein
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Cathi
The crew was great. I was only in the water for about 10 minutes. I was struggling and a little nervous but very quickly I was asked if I needed help by a blonde female ( forgot her name) she was very calm which calmed me down and guided me back to the boat
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Jerry
The day with the Trilogy people was amazing. We had great weather with little wind for the trip over to the island. We were able to pick a pod of dolphins along the south shore of Lanai. Captain Raquel and her crew on April 8 onboard Trilogy IV took care of everything. They were active to check on everyone to be sure that all were doing well. Beach time on Lanai was incredible. Snorkel time over the reef in the middle of the bay allowed lots of fish viewing time. Crew was active to assist everyone into the water and was watchful as we were in the water to stay safe. Plantation lunch was excellent and was served comfortably in the Pavilion. Our return trip was comfortable in spite of the waves being more vigorous.
We have been to Lanai with other companies. Captain Raquel and her crew delivered incredible service and made the day very enjoyable.
Leave early to avoid traffic issues even if arriving for the 6:00AM check in. We parked in the Republic lot on Dickenson and had a short walk to the check in area.
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Packages: | Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Todd
Crew and the Boat were great! The activity however was very crowded with many boats and other people, I guess that is to be expected! But I want to emphasize that the boat and crew were Top notch!!! Thank you Moana!!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Okiman60
The Fairwind crew is very professional, for they stress safety and they are helpful. In addition, the captain highlighted dolphin sightings and the historical information regarding ancient Hawaiian culture. He also gave facts about the Captain Cook Memorial.
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Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Angie E
We loved our adventure!
We stayed in Waikiki for a short trip and decided to book with this company because it had many of the activities we wanted to do available in one trip. We chose the option to be picked up in Waikiki, and it took less than an hour to get to Kaneohe. BYO food and beverages so we packed hotdogs, pbj, water and my husband packed a beer. We also packed 2 towel and a change of clothes. There is a convenience store on the dock for last minute food and drinks; TBH we probably could have bought all our food and drinks at the dock instead of lugging it from Waikiki.
We set sail with live music to the sand bar which was incredibly magical. Took 4 songs to get to our area of the sandbar and the day we went the water was about 3 feet deep. I would ADVISE to get to the floating barge asap and get a spot because we had a large family get there first and dominate the raft. (Be courteous to others and let people enjoy the raft and don't hog it!) We got to experience all activities we wanted and it was over before we knew it. We didn't kayak and had maybe wanted one more hour but the time we were out there was enough to be highly satisfied.
We paid extra for the banana and tube rides and they were so much fun! While on the banana boat, the gentleman driving the speed boat slowed down for us to see the sea turtle that was swimming passed. What a great surprise! You only get one trip on each.
All the staff was friendly and I felt comfortable they had everything under control.
We would HIGHLY recommended this adventure, especially if you have a short time in Hawaii and want to do at lot of water activities. Great for families, too!
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Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Elvy He
My daughter loves it so much. However, we don’t have big Sun that day, so I choose to stay inside of the boat most of the time. My daughter go paddleboarding and diving. She loves it. Both of us go for the banana boat, it’s too short actually like 5 mins. But it’s fun and we have people fell off. So, if the weather is good, it’ll make a big difference.
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Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Juaniss
It’s a most do when you’re visiting the island! It’s a perfect activity if you have young children! It’s well worth it! Book with enough time to experience this activity! We booked in the morning and the weather was still perfect!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Johnny
Place was amazing, not all tours have kayaks to use or standing paddle boards. Amazing views of the sandbar. Will definitely come back again or invite friends to see this amazing nature wonder.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Eric
We booked our tour not knowing quite what to expect. We were absolutely blown away. The staff was knowledgeable, professional, and hilarious. I was new to snorkeling and nervous (i had approximately 1 hour practice messing around on a local beach) but i immediately knew i was in good hands with the crew and there was always a crew member close enough so i could relax. Words cannot explain seeing these amazing creature swim inches from you. The rays were super active the night we went and put on quite a show. I think the topper for me was a few days after our tour we saw a crew member at a local farmers market and he remembered us and came up and spoke to us about our experience. I absolutely recommend doing this because we will do it again next trip.
Aloha Eric!
We love to hear all the positive feedback about our captain and crew! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.
Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Reviewed by: June
We had a great time swimming with the dolphins. Wish we had not gotten sea sick and enjoyed the trip more but we did have fun!
Aloha June! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Kona dolphin watch tour. Thank you so much for joining us. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watch Experience |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Albert Zilberman
The staff was fantastic. Food was great . Banana boat and tube package was fantastic . Snorkeling was great . Live music was a very good touch .Overall a fantastic time .
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Edgar Marroquin
Great time in the sandbar, crew is friendly and attentive, best excursion we did in Oahu!
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Oscareen
The crew was awesome! The snorkeling was a great experience. Yes, it’s VERY EARLY in the morning, but with the air temperature being cooler, the water feels warmer, which is a plus.
Saw many different kinds of fishes, and a turtle and an octopus.
It was relaxing just floating there and watching the ocean life.
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: P Yang
This tour was amazing. My friend and I met the tour guides and boat at the dock in Kaneohe and once we got onto the boat, we received a decent lunch. I highly recommend doing the afternoon package for the food and better weather. The boat ride took about 15 minutes and we were entertained with live music along the way. When you dock, they give you about 4 hours to do anything you want on the sandbar. From snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding or just hanging out on the floating bar. I highly recommend this as a must do activity if you are on the island of Oahu. This boat tour is definitely worth the money and so much fun!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Camisha
Driver pick us up early which is good because we were at the waiting area early. The boat ride to the sandbar was fun, definitely a great place to be. The crew is really nice and helpful. There so many option to do like paddle board, snorkel or just chill on floaty.
Plenty of snack and drink provide.
Thank you for joining us and sharing a nice picture! We're very pleased to hear you're having a great time at the sandbar.
Thank you so much for kind words and sharing your best experience with the Capt. Bruce tour.
Please come back again here, We're looking forward to seeing you! Mahalo
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Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Kunie
Staf are so nice.Music was so wonderful. But water tempurature was little bit cold.
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Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Oscareen
Better than expected! We saw Big Bertha, and 4 other Rays. They were putting on such a show for us, barrel rolling and feeding right in our faces. Was an incredible and unforgettable experience.
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Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Matt S.
First off, the staff. Super friendly, super helpful, super efficient. The Kaneohe Sandbar is fun enough as is, but with S.U.P’s, kayaks, and a floating “chilling” barge, it was a blast. Family friendly. Had my three boys in tow, ages 5,7, and 15. Many mahalos to the great staff. I don’t usually post reviews, but felt the need to share. The band playing to and from the sandbar was the cherry on top!
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Lee
Music (Song choice & Singers/Guitarist) - 10/10
Drink - 10/10
Sitting table - 10/10
everything was good!
I definitely recommend.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Robin
This was a great snorkel adventure. We made 3 stops and saw tons of beautiful coral and underwater creatures. It was a long half-day, but it went by so quickly. Would definitely do this again.
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Frenchy Anne-Sophie
Great time with friendly team , cool boat, nice equipment , turtles and fish were there !
Perfect for a family with two kids !
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Angelina23
What an amazing tour! The breakfast buffet surpassed any boat breakfast I have literally ever had, and I was not expecting that at all. Afterwards you hop in the water and swim at the first dive spot, and that is nothing short of breath taking truly. Molokini Crater is something everyone should see. The lunch is super delicious too, and the crew just makes the trip 10000/10 times better. Cant thank you guys enough for this amazing trip for my friends and I and I can't wait to be back. Strongly thinking you guys are the bests company around so far.
Aloha Angelina - Mahalo for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything on board as well as the snorkeling at Molokini. We can't wait to see you again soon!
Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou!
(Thank you very much & until we meet again!)
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Packages: | Standard Package (Group of 1-9 passengers) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Keller Family
Would you like to make amazing memories in Kona? Our family had such an unforgettable experience with Dolphin Discoveries swimming with several enormous manta rays! Wow! Just wow! We planned our trip to Kona because we wanted to experience snorkeling with Manta Rays, so we had high expectations and hopes! We selected Dolphin Discoveries from reviews online and because it was the best deal around. All of the companies were in the same location - but we really enjoyed the experience with Shelly and crew! Eagerly attentive to all of the guests, they made sure everyone was getting the most out of their experience! In true Aloha fashion, they even helped out another company nearby while we were on the water! Book with Dolphin Discoveries and you will be so glad you did!!
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Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii 2022
Amus, Sienna, and Mitchell were fabulous tour guides. We saw quite a few dolphins and turtles. Definitely would do it again. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Liliana
Amazing amazing amazing, definitely a must do in Oahu. The area where they take you for the activities is not to deep which makes it easy to enjoy all the different things they have to do. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The music on the boat was wonderful. Snorkeling was definitely the highlight for me.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Michaela
We had an amazing time and will be back on any future trip. We saw about a million fish and two turtles. I accidentally dumped everything out of the kayak and the dry bag kept everything perfectly dry. Snorkeling and kayaking here was one of the absolute highlights of our trip.
Aloha Michaela! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an amazing review of your experience! We really appreciate that. So glad to hear you had such a good kayak and snorkel experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Mike
A great day of fun in the sun. The captain and crew were great, The captain stopped for whale watching on the cruise to the island. The snorkeling was awesome and the crew went over the equipment thourghly. I would recommend this trip to anyone headed to Maui.
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Packages: | Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/09 |
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Mahalo for the review! Please let us know what we could of done to improve and make this a 5-star experience for you. We hope to see you again!
Aloha,
Nikki