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2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Cocktail - Waikiki Rainbow Sail Catamaran
Great turtle sail!
Reviewed by: Josefina
We had a great time snorkelling with turtles with Mana Kai Catamaran, we saw around 6 of them! Friendly crew, easy to check in and find the boat. Recommended experience.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watch Tour with Banana Bread & Coffee [Jan-Mar]
The WONDROUS Waters of Waikiki comes ALIVE!!
Reviewed by: M & A Tomlinson
There are many breathtaking attractions and stunning tours on Waikiki. NOTHING is better than experiencing the beauty of Hawaii and it's wildlife than from the water - and the Star of Honolulu does it, like no other! Of course, the hope and draw of seeing whales is what brought us to this tour; however, truly, what makes this journey unforgettable is, in fact, the journey!
The boat ride, itself, is nothing short of magical. From the enchantment of rolling out of peer to the unreal experience of being on the ocean, looking towards our hotel from the perception of the sea is nothing we will soon forget! The crew were exceptional at being clear on instructions and protocols, which is appreciated - but truly what dazzled us impressed was how genuinely friendly and eager to help the crew was! I am disabled; the crew did an incredible job helping me and making sure I was alright!
The naturalist on board was great too! He was personable, knowledgeable, and open to questions, without being pushy. He enhanced the trip so much, and ticked our funny bone with his hilarious whale dad jokes!
Finally, seeing whales and dolphins in their own world took everyone's breath away! This was, without a doubt, the icing on the cake! We can honestly say, going on this adventure with the Star of Honolulu was the best and most memorable part of our honeymoon! Four of our biggest thumbs up for this amazing life experience; our biggest thanks to the Star of Honolulu!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
AMAZING
Reviewed by: Julia G.
I was a little hesitant when I initially booked this, just because of the price. But, WOW I was wrong. Such a great experience, the boys on the boat were great to work with and knowledgeable. Drinks were great and just what you want after swimming in the ocean. Would 100% recommend. Thanks for a great time!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/08 |
Oahu Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Cruise from Waikiki - Living Ocean Tours
Great experience
Reviewed by: Annie H
What a great experience! Our group had two people in their thirties and two in their sixties and everyone had a blast. We saw so many turtles, a few schools of fish and some other unique fish around. Great tour for those wanting to try snorkeling. The staff was amazing too! Although we didn't have kids in our group, the staff was interacting great with those family groups aboard with us.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/23 |
Oahu Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Cruise from Waikiki - Living Ocean Tours
Perfect trips for a group of first timers.
Reviewed by: Adam W
Living ocean tours is a great family business that created a great experience for our group of first time snorkelers. The 5 person crew was friendly, knowledgeable and helped us have a fun and safe trip on the water. We were able to see multiple turtles including one that came up about 10 feet away from us. Also, plenty of fish to see in between turtle sightings. Plus we got to see a pod of dolphins when we first arrived at the reef.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/23 |
Family-Friendly Glass-Bottom Afternoon Whale Watch Tour - Calypso Maui [Dec-Apr]
Would recommend
Reviewed by: Radhika
My husband and I did the 2 hour Calypso whale watching on Feb 22nd and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The guide was very informative and told a lot of fun facts about mother and baby whales. We saw many whales as this is the time when mother whales come down to Hawaii waters to give birth and to train their babies.
The boat was big with comfortable seating and was clean. The bartenders were great too and made some amazing drinks for very fair prices.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/22 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Fun and Cool Experience
Reviewed by: Nicole Kamyk
Loved this tour last summer will be booking again however the price has increased dramatically.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/19 |
Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour with Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran
Did not see turtles. Poor tour of the island
Reviewed by: batesd3
All that was promised was not fulfilled on this snorkel tour. The staff was nice. I got a little sea sick and they took care of me. But the experience was nothing like what they promised. It was a party boat not a snorkel tour. I would not recommend to any families.
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Psalm & Lorena
This was our first time parasailing and boy, was it a thrilling, fun experience! The views were amazing, we felt safe and everyone on the boat was cheering for each other! We cannot wait to return to Hawaii and do it again.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/17 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER
Reviewed by: Jennifer Cao
This experience was amazing.The pick up location was super easy to find. Staff were so funny and friendly. We got out in the water and the staff swam with us to lead us to the turtles. We saw so many sea turtles. I definitely recommend doing this at least once in your lifetime.I'd love to do this again on my next trip to Oahu!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/31 |
Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
Whale watching near hilton for the masses
Reviewed by: Aki
Overall it's an must do cruise to go out on the ocean on a Catamaran near the Waikoloa area.
We saw whales from far off as it was afternoon and the bigger ship is not attractive to the whales.
We would do the morning trip on the powerboat with fewer people or go for the sunset cruise.There is not much info provided during the cruise so it's lacking the fun in whale watching as it can be boring if nothing happens.
It would also be better if there was a spotter pointing to the breaches as it happens very quickly and multiple people spotting can be confusing.
After you get on board you are mostly left on your own and the boat only goes less than half a mile out.
We saw more whales from the shore than on the boat but it was good to get out on the ocean with this cruise.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching
A great experience
Reviewed by: Jane
The crew was super efficient and friendly. We were seated at a socially distanced table and served cocktails as soon as we left the harbor. The vegetarian meal was creative and delicious and better than some restaurant meals we've had. The skipper made sure we saw some whales who were especially active. All in all, a great experience.
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| Packages: | Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watch Tour with Banana Bread & Coffee [Jan-Mar]
Don't hesitate
Reviewed by: Stanley T.
Can't wait to do this again next year!! This was an amazing experience for my family and I.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour with Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran
Great experience
Reviewed by: Jnellie
This was a fantastic experience! Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable crew. I appreciated the brief snorkel lesson and tips. We were able to see turtles, a variety of fish, and during the sailing portion dolphins and whales. Overall great experience with no complaints! Would recommend to others and will remember them on my next trip!
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/18 |
Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes
Submarine ride.
Reviewed by: Dava
Thoroughly enjoyed that experience and will definitely do it again. Have told everyone that they have to give it a try. Your crew was very good and pleasant and the young man talking with us was very entertaining. This is the second time I have been on an Atlantis sub the other was in the Caymans, which I also enjoyed but this one was the best.
"Aloha Dava!
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent experience with us, aboard the Atlantis Submarine, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watch Tour with Banana Bread & Coffee [Jan-Mar]
Love Star of Honolulu!
Reviewed by: Deb
We went on a morning whale watching cruise! Enjoyed our morning mai tai! We have gone on this several times… Always enjoy the Star of Honolulu whale watching cruise! The staff is very informative! Would recommend to anyone!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watch Tour with Banana Bread & Coffee [Jan-Mar]
Great experience
Reviewed by: Don M
Loved the dialogue on whales throughout the trip. Saw lots of whale activity. Crew very attentive to our needs.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]
Hawaiian parasailing
Reviewed by: Patrick Nelson
Rain started as soon as we left the dock but the captain was amazing under the circumstances. He found a spot where weather wasn’t an issue and everybody had a great time!
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| Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Whale Watch Ocean Rafting Tour from Lahaina - Temporarily Unavailable [Dec-Mar]
Best Shots!
Reviewed by: Kara
The whales get so close to your raft! The raft experience was surreal and it is a tour I would do everytime.
Thank you for the positive comments Kara! We are so glad that you enjoyed your Whale Watch Adventure! We look forward to seeing you onboard again sometime soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Whale Watch Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/17 |
South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Nov-Apr]
Too far
Reviewed by: DRR
Very far away sightings. Not close enough to see whales good. Ok but there are cheaper boats for same quality.
Aloha, Thank you for your feedback. We are one of the least expensive whale watch trips available. We are happy you joined.
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Early Morning Whale Watch Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Family-Friendly Glass-Bottom Afternoon Whale Watch Tour - Calypso Maui [Dec-Apr]
Awesome
Reviewed by: Marion H
This was a wonderful trip. The captain took us far out into the bay and we got into an area where there were many whales. He obviously knew where he was going. It was actually one of the best whale watches I've ever been on. I love the Calypso. The crew was friendly, the drinks great and even the naturalist was informative, if a bit chatty. Anyway, great time in whale soup.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/10 |
Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
This was an experience of a lifetime.
Reviewed by: Mike Miller
Our family’s first experience whale watching was truly impressive. The crew was professional with information and safety. They did not leave out the fun and had a nice variety of refreshments. We did take the 1:30 pm tour and saw many whales.
The confirmation email as to directions to find them was not so great. They are not in front of the Lava Lava restaurant ( which kept us circling for 10 mins) they are to the right of iLava Lava down along the beach 100 yards aprox, is 2 palm trees on the beach w/ small orange sign to check in. You should notice the platoon boat and catamaran out in the water awaiting for you.
Have extra cash available for tip they are worth it.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
It was awesome!
Reviewed by: Aki & Matt
Twenty minutes after leaving Waianae harbor, my husband spotted a whale spout first. After that several pairs of whales were spotted during the 2 hour tour.
We were so excited when one appeared at a distance of about 20 yards (whale came up to the boat) Also we watched a whale with a baby, and the baby appeared to wave to us hitting the surface of the water several times with a pectoral fin awhile looking at us.
The waves weren't so strong on that day, so even I, who get seasick, could spend the day out to sea without any problems. I was relieved that there is a restroom on board.
We relaxed sitting back enjoyed the whales and good drinks with snacks . We really had a great time.
The captain and the three staff members always took care to make us feel comfortable. The boat appears and sounds to be in good working order. We felt safe on it.
Thank you, CPT Dave, Quin, Aaron, and braeden!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
2-Hour Waikiki Morning Whale Watching Experience - Moana Catamaran [Dec-Apr]
Well Worth It!
Reviewed by: Ruth
My husband and I booked this at the last minute, so we weren't sure what to expect. We were very positively impressed. The boat was ready on time, clean and in very good shape. The crew were friendly as well as professional, answering any questions, patiently waiting and following signs of whales, and even taking pictures for passengers. It took a bit of patience on the passengers' part, but the crew knew where to go. We saw several pairs of mother whales with their young. At one point there were spouts going up in three different spots around us. And, really, seeing whales never gets old! The slow roll as they surface then the tail flip as they go back under is so peaceful, but thrilling at the same time. Although the crew were all younger folks, the music they played was at first a nice mix of standard pop songs that appealed to all ages. But the best was when they started playing all Hawaiian artists. (The captain joked that the whales like the Hawaiian music best). That music just seems to naturally go along with the sun and swell of the waves. We would definitely recommend this tour (and we already did).
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Third time is a charm
Reviewed by: Dennis and Linda
We had attempted two times previously 9 years ago to see the Mantas and were unsuccessful. We warned our group this time that we may be bad luck. Our experience was over the top, well over 10 Mantas and Justin and Connor were great at sharing their knowledge of these fascinating creatures. We would definitely recommend to anyone wondering about this novel opportunity.
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Alexa
So much fun! The workers were super efficient, entertaining and safe! This is a must do activity when visiting Hawaii even if you’ve parasailed before!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes
Excellent cruise
Reviewed by: Funmi
Very good. The lady instrucror was very good n friendly. I am African n we use alot of proverbs i like the fact she spoke in a lot of proverbs which makes me remember home. Loves the artifical ruins for the fishes. Welldone the crew very professional
Aloha Funmi !
Mahalo for your amazing review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring with us and will be sure to share your review with our crew as I’m sure it will put a smile on their faces! We love hearing feedback from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure!
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation
lovely experience
Reviewed by: Funmi
Lovely experience. Staff were on time and took cautions. Gave the rules and were professional. Saw so many sharks. Overall, it was a good experience. My children loved it
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/12 |
Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watch Tour with Banana Bread & Coffee [Jan-Mar]
Awesome Experience
Reviewed by: Lin
We had such a great time on the whale watching cruise and saw two whales multiple times! The crew was great and very informative! This was an awesome experience and we highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/12 |
Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]
I want to do it again
Reviewed by: Chrystal
The captain and his mate kept 2 seniors entertained and helpful in calming our fears about the safety of parasailing. We got to see Hawaii from the air. Well worth the money.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
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