Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
This snorkel sail was by far the highlight of our vacation in Kauai. For years I've dreamed of sailing along the Na Pali coast and it was more beautiful than I ever imagined. The emerald cliffs were absolutely breathtaking. Other passengers spotted whales breaching the water nearby but I couldn't take my eyes of the coast. As we began our sail back to the harbor we were accompanied by a pod of dolphins who swam alongside and in front of our boat for several minutes; it was magical.
My fiance's favorite part of the cruise was the snorkeling. We had so much fun swimming in a secluded cove and spotting unique marine life.
I can't leave out the exceptional crew. As we sailed along the coast they pointed out historic sites, popular film locations, famous (and notorious) hikes, and told us about the local wildlife.
We'll relish in the memories of this tour forever!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mickey
米国の女性(相撲取りくらいのサイズ)が、波が強くて転び、足の先から血が出てしまった際の、乗組員(沖縄4世)のてきぱきとした対応が素晴らしかった。(波でヨットが揺れながらの対応)
We are glad to hear that you felt we handled this situation well. Safety is our biggest focus. We hope to see you again. Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/24 |
Reviewed by: アネラ
ナパリコーストの眺めは 最高で。一度みる価値ありです。
私的には 何度かハワイのサンセットクルーズの経験ありますがマウイ島のサンセットクルーズで クジラやイルカを 見たのが凄すぎて 船内には ウクレレで
生演奏しながら EZの曲で それには
及ばないけど ナパリコーストみるだけなら最高な
クルーズでした。
We hope you can feel our smiles while reading over your great review! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Riverside
途中少し雨に降られましたが、切り立った断崖や、洞窟の入り口まで船が入り、大自然に圧倒されました。遠くに鯨の尾びれが水面に舞うのも見れました。帰路につく中、海に沈む夕陽を見ながらもうすぐ港という時に、最後に流れた曲がLet it be、思わずジーンときました。船長もクルーも皆さんフレンドリーです。自分は運転しなければならなかったので、ビールが飲めなくて残念でした。駐車場は、夜は暗くて人気が少ないので、社内に貴重品を残さないように。
It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed our staff, and all that you experienced out on the water! Thank you so much for joining us and for your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/16 |
Reviewed by: saito takako
今回は友人夫婦をさそっての二度目の参加です。
どうしてもナパリコーストの美しさを見せたくて。口では説明できませんからね。
60歳にしてはじめてのシュノーケリングにとても感動したようでした。
よい記念になったようです。
日本人は私達だけでしたが、スタッフも気を使ってくれました。
It was a pleasure to have you aboard and we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed it and how well taken care of and informed you were. Thank you again for joining us! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/05/02 |
Reviewed by: makikoe
ポートアーレン事務所集合15:00でしたが、少し早めの14:30に建物の奥の「Holo Holo Charters」の看板の駐車場に停めます。
割と車が多いので、早めに駐車して良かったです。
集合前に、事務所でチェックイン。
タッチパネルで「同意書」にサインし、集合時間まで、近くのショップをウロウロ。
トイレは事務所の裏にあります。
時間になり、事務所前の広場で集合し船長さんが名前を呼ぶので、返事をします。
点呼が終わったら、港へ。乗船する前に靴入れに靴を脱いで専用の裸足になります。
ビーチサンダルで行き正解でした。
早めに乗船した人は、船の後ろへ
私達は間に合わず、中のテーブルがある席に座りましたが、結果食事の際など便利。途中移動できるので、景色の十分楽しみます。
出発してすぐに、アルコールやソフトドリンク、クラッカーとチーズなどのサービス。
ナパリコーストまでどんどん移動します。
目の前に広がる船から見るナパリコースト❗️景圧巻の景色でした。
帰りに夕食(タコスでした)を食べながら、戻ります。クッキーも配られました。
(紙皿ジプロックにいれて、持って帰る人もいました)その間中、フリードリンクです。
トイレも2つあり、安心して飲めます。
イルカは見れませんでしたが、5月だったのにクジラを数回見る事が出来ラッキーでした。
サンセットもこの日は雲の邪魔なく、本当に素晴らしかったです。
カウアイ島での良い思い出になりました。
港に戻ったのは、19:30頃。4時間くらい乗ってます。ずっと走っているのて、揺れるので船酔いが心配な人は、薬を飲んだ方が良いと思います。
屋根のある船の中は寒くありませんが、走っているので景色を見る時に、薄手のウインドブレーカーは必ず持っていく事をオススメします。
日焼けも必要な方はいるかも。
日本人は私達だけで、全て英語でしたがクルーの方2名がとても親切で、サービスもよくとっても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
We are so glad to have had you aboard and are beaming reading how much you enjoyed your adventure! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know what you thought of the experience! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/05/06 |
Reviewed by: KAHSIN
レンタカーで集合場所(集合時間15時)に向かったのですが、港に向かって右側に事務所がある建物、その先すぐに広い駐車場があるので、そこに駐車してOK。事務所で画面に表示された当日の健康状態確認事項(すべて英語表記です)にチェックを入れて受付完了。15時10分船長さんが現れ、1組ずつ名前が呼ばれて全員集合を確認し、注意事項を英語で説明して港へ。私達以外に、もう1組日本人家族が参加していましたが、他の12,3組程度の方はすべて外国の方でした。乗船前に靴を脱いで裸足になり、靴置き場に預けます。(自分で持って乗る人もいました。)
15時30分出航。スタッフは船長さんを含めて3名(男性2名・女性1名)です。最初は曇っていて、海の遠方では、雨が降っているのが見えて、天気がどうなるか心配しましたが、ナパリコーストに向かう途中でどんどん晴れてきました。行きに飲み物と軽食(チーズやクラッカー等)を頂きながらクルーズを楽しみ、1時間ほど進むといよいよ断崖絶壁の山が見えてきます。
そこからは、日本にはない絶景をこれでもか!というくらい楽しめます。約1時間ほどでナパリコーストの端に到着(途中ポイント・ポイントで船の速度を落として景色を堪能します)してUターン。戻る途中、絶壁が削れていて少し洞窟みたいなっている所に船を慎重に入れて楽しみます。また、ウミガメがたくさん居る所を案内してくれて、2匹水面に現れて見ることができました。18時頃、夕食を食べました。(ご飯、おかず、結構種類がありました。)また、イルカにも会えて、水面から飛び上がり、くるくる回転して歓迎してくれました。
いよいよ19時ちょっと過ぎに、海面に夕日が沈む瞬間を、皆でカウントダウンして、日没の瞬間に拍手!!(希望者にはシャンペンで乾杯!)その後、空が夕焼けから夜に向かう色の変化に感動し、19時30分、無事港に到着し解散となりました。
船長さんは運転しながら、マイクで所々説明をしてくれ、残りの2名のスタッフは、フレンドリーに話しかけてくれたり、カメラのシャッターを押してくれたり、とても親切でした。私は帰りに車を運転しなければならなかったので、アルコールは飲めませんでしたが、他の方はまさに「飲み放題!」
最高のひと時でした。
We are glad to have had you aboard and are smiling reading over your review! Thank you for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what you thought about your time on the water! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/19 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ好き夫婦
カウアイにきてナパリコーストを体験せずに帰るわけにはいかないと
夫婦で参加。
シュノーケリングポイントには大いに不満が残るがまあ我慢。
朝食もいけるし、昼食に自分でつくるオリジナルサンドイッチは抜群にうまい。アルコールも飲み放題。最高の景色とイルカとカメとトビウオのおもてなしに満足でした。
Thank you so much for joining us again and for letting us know what a great time you had! We are elated to know how much you enjoyed it and will be looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/23 |
Reviewed by: chamo
カウアイ島に10日間の滞在の3日目に参加させてもらいましたが、
初めてカウアイ島に行く人はぜひ参加すべき!
ほぼ一日遊べてクタクタになりますが、
充実感と思い出作り、インスタ映えにも最適!
・感想 / 気に入ったところ
ーとにかく楽しかった。カウアイ島に初めて行く人は絶対に行くべき!
夫婦で大はしゃぎでした。
ー洞窟のほぼ入り口まで行き停まってくれるので、写真もゆっくり撮れます
し、クルーの方が積極的に撮ってくれます。僕らの時は、洞窟、イルカ、断
崖絶壁、サンセットタイムの4回、10-15分ほど停泊して撮影できました。
ーあの圧巻の断崖絶壁を観れたのは最高でした。そして、運よく10-20頭のイルカの群れにも囲まれたのも最高でした。
・アドバイス
ークルーザーの先端に座らせてもらいましょう。めちゃ楽しいです。
ーそして、とにかくズブ濡れになります!ので、上下含めて濡れてもよい格好にした方がいいです。顔もビシャビシャになるので、メイクにも気をつけて。濡れても染みないリュックにタオルを入れていった方がいいです。
ー焼けたくない人は、クルーザーの中にずっと入っているか、長袖マストの帽子も紐付きをオススメ。サングラスは全員マストでしょう。
ーツアーはフル英語で何を言ってるか分からないですが、特段必要な会話はジェスチャーで通じるのでご安心を。
ー朝9時くらい?に出発の戻りが18時か19時頃でした。
帰ってきたらお店回りもほぼ閉まっていて、薄暗かったです。
車の停車場所はお忘れなく。
Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to let us know what you thought of your experience! We are beaming and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/14 |
Reviewed by: みずほの住人
夫婦二人で参加させてもらいました。英語が分からず他に日本からの参加者も居ないようで不安でしたが、スタッフの方海外から参加された方が、とても気さくに優しく接してくれて楽しく過ごせました、飲み物も美味しく、雄大なナパリ・コーストの風景に圧倒されました!夕日も綺麗で、本当に楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。ただ残念だったのは、イルカとクジラに会いたかったなという事です。機会があればまた参加したいです!✌️
We are elated to hear it! Thank you so much for joining us out on the water! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/13 |
Reviewed by: まりえ
ナパリ・コーストまではけっこうスピード出して進みます。波もあるので船酔いになりました。
船で移動中は イルカの群と遭遇し、船を停めてウオッチングさせてもらえました。
イルカは何度もジャンプしながら側転もしてくれて楽しませてくれました。
夕日も素晴らしかったです。
また、鯨のウオッチングもできました。
行きはクラッカー、チーズ 等軽食のビッフェがあり、夕食にチキン、チャーハン、パスタ、サラダ等のビッフェがありました。味も美味しかったです。
スタッフの方も笑顔で対応もよかったです。
Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/04 |
Reviewed by: TAKA
新型コロナ前に行けた最後のハワイ旅行でカウアイ島のナパリコーストを見るクルーズ行ってきました。
前々日は、Veltraさんで予約したヘリコプターで上から眺めましたが、全く違う表情を見せてくれます。
前日は、車でナパリコーストへ地上から眺めました。
空や山頂からの眺めとは違い、船で下から見上げる切り立った海岸線は迫力満点。途中野生ぽいヤギが崖の上にいたり、虹が見えたり水が滴るところへ船を寄せて水浴びできたり印象的なクルーズでした。最後に美しい夕日を眺めながらの夕食を食べましたが、眺めが素晴らしく夕食の印象は残っていません。
この旅行で一番楽しめたツアーでした。
空に車に船と3回ナパリコーストへ向かい色々な視点から楽しみました。
日本人は、自分たち家族だけで、雰囲気も楽しめました。
We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 基本プラン* |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Tammy
We loved the sunset sail! Great weather, wonderful staff and tasty food! We had a great time!
We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us and would like to thank you for taking the time to share your great review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/21 |
Reviewed by: David Shultz
Our experience was pretty much perfect! The crew quickly found some dolphins which we stopped to watch and talk about, such amazing animals! The snorkel location was beautiful and the crew told us all about the island and various areas relative to local history, legends and the like. We then took to sailing as the weather was being friendly enough and enjoyed drinks and lunch. It's difficult to explain the joy of sailing off the coast of Kauai with a beer and a great group of people, it's worth every penny and more! We asked around the island and were told by every local that Holo Holo was the only choice for cruises around the island, they did not disappoint! We will be back to Kauai and will absolutely return to Holo Holo again
We are thrilled to have had you out on the water and couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Madhavi
Throughly enjoyed the trip!! It was super fun!! My family and myself enjoyed every bit of the time. Service and guided tour was awesome!! All the crew members were super helpful and cooperative!!
We are so happy to hear how much your group enjoyed being out on the water with us! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
My husband simply loved this. The Na Pali coast is a must see when in Kauai, and to be on a cruise full of fun, and intelligent guides was awesome! The sandwich lunches were a nice addition and kept us energized while in the sun!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/08 |
Reviewed by: flor heinz
i really wanted to do this experience but definitely afraid of airplanes in general, Pilot Bruce just helped so much in making it a wonderful experience, feeling us safe and at the same time giving us a awesome tour around Kauai !
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful boat and amazing experience seeing the Na Pali coast. The private beaches are simply so beautiful to see from a boat view.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan and Melissa
We loved this very intimate experience. Personalized throughout the tour. The pilot/owner asked us about ourselves and incorporated our stories the entire trip. The views are amazing! Very safe!! Fun!! Interactive!! Worth every penny and Very affordable! Highly recommend!!!
Hi Guys, so glad you enjoyed it and we really appreciate your kind words, I'll share this with Bruce. Many Mahalos, Ellen and Bruce
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Turtle
Relatively on-time schedule, and easy to find the meeting spot.
The tour was well organized with a good size of the crews and customers for the price. The boat is steady and clean, very nice to stay for 5 hours.
The captain was very experienced and he made the boat ride so fun by how he explains things, how he operates the boat, and how he interacts with the customers. He is very respectable and friendly.
The crews are also very informative! They shared so many stories of Hawaii myth, how they grew up in Kauai, and how wonderful nature is.
I am very glad that we did a boat tour to see the Napali Coast. I hiked several trails along the coast and took a flight tour as well. All the views have different looks. I loved that I could get to do snorkel with the boat tour, I swam with so many fish and turtles.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca
Great day, start to finish- Crew was awesome, scenery indescribable, so beautiful. Very professional, food was great, service from the crew outstanding- I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a memory that will last forever-
Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
Beautiful tour! Love the wave bumping and the waterfall wet! Especially the sunset a d rainbow.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/09/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Danya
Crew was very polite, helpful and very knowledgeable of the island. Felt safe the whole trip and such amazing scenery!
Thank you Danya for your very kind comments! We hope you will join us again in the future! Me ke aloha, Holo Holo Charters
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Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Jen
It was an amazing tour! The captain and crew were very nice. There was a very filling breakfast and lunch! The snorkeling was amazing, we saw lots of fish and a turtle! The tour of the Na Pali coast was very informative and beautiful. Make sure to wear sunscreen on the boat. Overall a great experience.
We hope you can feel our smiles while reading over your great review! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know how much your enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Savannah Simco
My best friend and I was visiting Kauai for the first time. We wanted to choose a few excursions that allowed us to see most of the island and learn about the culture/history. This tour was...... AMAZING. Such a beautiful coast. The crew on the boat was more than great & very attentive to all passengers. They were all very knowledgeable about the island, and just overall made the trip fun. The provided lunch was delicious. Aside from the breath taking views of the Na Pali coast, we saw hundreds of spinner dolphins, sea turtles, seals, the forbidden island, and snorkeled. One thing I will say though, if you get motion sick, this is not the tour for you.
Thank you for choosing Holo Holo Charters! We greatly appreciate your kind review.
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Packages: | Na Pali Coast & Niihau Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Michael
If you are looking for some great Napali Coast views from the water, look no further. This tour was the complete package with a good amount of time for snorkeling, marine life watching (dolphins, whales, sea lions), and some good ole laid back sailing. You will start in Port Allen and travel north west up the famed Napali coast. With food and refreshments along the way this is a great afternoon of sailing and taking in the sights. The water can get a little choppy out there so if you are prone to sea sickness I would recommend taking something a few hours before departure. If not it is nothing a couple of beers won't fix! I took hundreds of photos and am having even a tough time deleting the duplicates! If you have the time one day in Kauai, I would highly reccomend this tour.
Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Ronbag
If your looking for some speed, views, drinks, and food this is your tour. Incredible experience prepare to laugh and be wet!
Thanks Leila!
Thank you so much from everyone at Holo Holo Charters!!
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
Great people and had a wonderful time. Would book again.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Kavya
Tony and Cam were very friendly and humorous. They stopped at all the amazing places. We took the 8:30 AM tour and got to see dolphins, turtles, beautiful caves and multiple waterfalls. Snorkeling was fun and could see coral reef and many types of fishes. I would highly recommend Makana Charters to my friends and family.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
I had a BLAST!! Captain Dave and his first mate were the best tour guides and I would recommend this to anyone. I had a hard time with sea sickness, and both Dave and his helper were so attentive and helpful. I truly had an amazing time.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
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We are beaming reading over your review! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your oh-so-awesome review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us from beginning to end and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha