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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Not to be missed experience in Kauai!

Reviewed by: Sherryl O'Connor

Today my husband and I went on the Holo Hola Napali Snorkel Sail tour. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way. The marina was easy to find and the check in process was pleasant and quick.. The boat was a beautiful 45 foot Catamaran; modern, spotless, white, with 2 big high efficiency motors for my comfort in open ocean! Our crew, Shaked and Max, and our Captain Kelly, were all so skilled, helpful, interesting, professional, and fun! We went snorkeling in a great spot and the water was warm! The trip down the coast was magnificent; scenery spectacular! We saw dolphins, turtles, lots of fish, and whales! We got to put the sails up for awhile and had two nice meals; good quality food, very nice people, and lots of room to move around on the boat. This trip was definitely a major highlight of our vacation on Kauai and this tour company is absolutely excellent! not to be missed!

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Thank you for choosing Holo Holo Charters! We are pleased to hear you had a wonderful time and are more than happy to share our beautiful island scenery with all. Our customer are the best. Please feel free to leave a comment on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Facebook. Aloha and Mahalo!

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/10
Activity Date: 2014/12/09

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

awesome!

Reviewed by: Hulala

This was an awesome excursion! The combo of boating,zipping, and swimming in the weird zip line area, the drive and views made this trip great! I would definitely do this again! It was so much fun! Definitely wear water shoes or something though it is very wet and slippery.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/09

Lehua Crater & Na Pali Coast Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

awesome cruise

Reviewed by: Patrick

Booked the activities through this website for NaPali and Nihau plus snorkeling.

Checked in the place at 6, and captain met us around 630. However, due to the weather condition, Nhau is not gonna be possible. 3 alternatives were given. We could either take the trip with a 25% discount, reschedule for another day or get a full refund on spot. Given we will only be on the island for one more day, we took the first option. And it didn't disappoint at all.

The ride to NaPali was a little rough, or "exciting" in the sailing world. Some people got sea sick and the threw up, but the crew members were very patient and friendly, didn't complain at all. We also saw a bunch of dolphins and a glimpse of whale during the ride. Captain stopped the boat for everyone to see in each situation.

On the way back, the weather got much nicer. We made a stop near Port Allen where we started for snorkeling. This was about an hour long. Once that's done, food was already waiting for us on the boat.

After lunch, we headed back and 25% refund was ready for us to pick up.

Overall, it was an awesome ride and honestly I couldn't ask for more. They offer both breakfast and lunch to accommodate its early schedule. They offer a large variety of drinks including beer, and all of them are free. The captain gives detailed background stories for every valley and beach we pass.

Just make sure to bring your towel and a camera, and you will be golden.

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Aloha,

Thank you for your review and for choosing Holoholo Charters!

Mahalo

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/29
Activity Date: 2014/11/25

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Great!!

Reviewed by: Stevens Family

We had a great time. Guides were amazing!! Would highly recommend this excursion.

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Packages: South & West Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/28
Activity Date: 2014/11/25

Kauai Ziplining Tour - Skyline Eco Adventure from Poipu

Zip Line

Reviewed by: Peach

Great couples experience! The staff was experienced and gave thorough directions which made us feel safe. They added humor while giving information on each line and what to expect. At 60 years old, we could have done it longer! Water & safe transportation was provided. EXTRA nice was the amount of pictures that the team took of us which during the day and sold to us at a very reasonable price of $16.00 This was our first time zip lining and it will always be a special memory on our Poipu trip.

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/21
Activity Date: 2014/11/12

Kauai Ziplining Tour - Skyline Eco Adventure from Poipu

Skyline Eco-Adventure

Reviewed by: Mark & Chris from LA

The activity that i was looking forward to the most, on my most recent vacation to Kauai with my girlfriend and two friends of ours last week, was this zipline adventure and it was so much better on many levels than i had imagined. it was my first, my girlfriend's second. this is a top notch crew that operates this gig. they called the day before our outting to remind and verify, checking in was quick and effortless, the entire staff is way cool and the ride from their storefront to the zipline site was a short and scenic 15 minuite ride. once you reach the initial starting point, your two guides (ask for Axel, he's a character) suit you up in your gear and it's a short hike (which is actually the longest of the day) to the first launching platform where they give you a brief zipline 001 tutorial. one guide takes off to the end of the line awaiting your arrival and the other assists and instructs you on how to proceed, and then one at a time you're zippin' down the line high above valleys of lush greenery with unimaginable views from your mountain top to the deep blue ocean miles away. each line is different than the others in height, speed, take off and landing, view, tension, etc. they take lots of pictures that you can view and opt to purchase after. it's worth every penny and if i would have had more time i would have done it twice. so, check it out, you'll dig it too..............

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/19
Activity Date: 2014/11/12

3.5-Hour Kauai Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar - Holo Holo Charters

Our wonderful trip to the Na Pali Coast

Reviewed by: Bernadette & Patrick

We had the best trip you can get to the Napali Coast! The weather did it's best to blow away the clouds, but also made the sea rough so we got lots of fun in the waves and went wet in the front of the boat. After half an hour we were completely soaked and decided to go to the back were it is almost dry. There you also have a god view but it is rather bumpy than on the front of the boat. We had a nice and sunny view along the coastline of Kauai. Compared to our trips by helicopter and car the boat trip is the most relaxing way to see the coast and for us the most impressive. The height of the cliffs of Na Pali Coast is best seen from the bottom. From up in the air you'll get a great overview but you wouldn't see the whole scenery. The buffet on board was well organized and we had some delicious snacks on our tour. The crew took very good care of us all along the trip and offered very often to take pictures of us in the beautiful scenery. Nearby the harbor we made an additional stop to watch out for wales and turtles which are often seen on that place. Unfortunately we didn't find any turtle or wale but a lot of flying fish. The beautiful sunset with a glass of champagne was the right ending of a beautiful day on sea. MAHALO to Capt. Kelly and the crew Aaron, Jake and Max!

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Aloha,

Thank you for your kind review and for choosing Holoholo Charters!

Mahalo

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/17
Activity Date: 2014/11/12

Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach

Sooo much fun!

Reviewed by: Sandy

Alan was a wonderful teacher! There were three of us in his group; a pre-teen boy, a 30 something Mom & me, the 50 something Mom. After straightforward and practical advice on land, we “hit the waves” and all three of us got up our very first time. The experience was exhilarating. I loved every minute of it. Alan was experienced, friendly, patient and had plenty of positive reinforcement. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I didn’t have to come back to Canada. It’s one of my best memories of Hawaii; thank you Alan!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/11/11

Kauai Ziplining Tour - Skyline Eco Adventure from Poipu

fun

Reviewed by: Darell and Penny

Had a blast doing this, will do again. Would post pic but have to figure out how to download from zip line website.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/10/21

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Staff

Reviewed by: Lilia alcantara

Knowledgeable, friendly, considerate and safety concern

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Packages: Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/10/19
Activity Date: 2014/10/07

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Thank you for making this new adventure AMAZING!!! We will be recommending this exceptional experience to all of our friends and family.

Reviewed by: Daniel and Diane

Aloha! A big thank you to our amazing snuba diving instructors for making this activity both safe and exciting. We loved being able to breath under water and enjoy the freedom to experience the beautiful world underneath the ocean. We will be back in May! Mahalo, Danny and Diane

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Glad you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again in May..

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/10/05
Activity Date: 2014/09/30

Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Good Times

Reviewed by: Cody

Staff was friendly and very helpful throughout the whole trip. Lunch and beverages were adequate. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai.

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We couldn't be happier to hear it! Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your phenomenal review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/29
Activity Date: 2014/08/30

3.5-Hour Kauai Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar - Holo Holo Charters

Amazing views and wonderful crew

Reviewed by: Tony & Bianca

I spent a consideral amount of time researching some of the different options for sight seeing tours of the Napali Coast and found this to have the best reviews and all of them were 100% accurate. My girlfriend and I had been very active on our trip to Kauai up to this point and looked to this as a relaxing evening which it was. The Caiptain (his name escapes me) was very funny throughout the trip making sure to update us when we were near items of interest and was also a very skilled navigator, at one point situating the stern of the boat under a waterfall for people who wanted to go under it.

The two deck hands (I am not sure the proper title) were very attentive to all of the guests aboard throughout the entire trip. I forget the gentelmens name that I spoke with but he stood with me for some time explaining to me much of the history of the Napali Coast as well as what it has been like growing up on the Island which made my experience even better. The crew does whatever it takes to make sure you have the best experience possible and my tip to you is to tip them accordingly, they do a great job and deserve it!

I highly recommend this to anyone interested in having an informative relaxing experience. Also, the food was very good and the crew made sure that you always had a drink in your hand.

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Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2019
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/27
Activity Date: 2014/09/07

Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Great!

Reviewed by: Nick Breckon

The river was fine, but Maka made it a really fun couple hours. Great dude. Have fun in Vegas, buddy!

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Packages: East & North Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/27
Activity Date: 2014/09/24

Kauai Ziplining Tour - Skyline Eco Adventure from Poipu

zipline

Reviewed by: Darell and Penny

We had a great time, our guides were awesome, they knew what they were doing. Thanks for a great time.

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Packages: 8-Line Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/22
Activity Date: 2014/09/22

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

I want to do it again!

Reviewed by: Kayla

Got sort of lost looking for the place. We thought we were looking for a building but it's actually a white van. Other than that the crew was great. We had Thomas and another man (sorry forgot his name) but they were understanding and helpful. Our family and friends loved it. It was the highlight of my trip. Can't wait to come back one day to Kauai.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/09/12
Activity Date: 2014/09/09

3.5-Hour Kauai Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar - Holo Holo Charters

Fun!!

Reviewed by: shawrk

Was very exciting! Wish that the weather would have been better. Ended up windy,rainy and pretty cold. Glad we bought our coats, the other people had to have been freezing! Nobody's fault. Would go again but on a warmer less windy day. Very friendly and accommodating!

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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: Until 12/31/2019
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/07
Activity Date: 2014/04/24

Kauai Ziplining Tour - Skyline Eco Adventure from Poipu

An exciting outing for family and adults!

Reviewed by: Portland, OR Couple

This adventure of 8 lines was so exciting. I am terrified of heights, but was committed to trying this very safe yet thrilling experience. The guides were patient with me and reassured me that my harness was surely affixed. The sights are spectacular -- filled with the thick greenery of tree tops and the clear blue sky of Kaua'i.

Note: there is a bit of uphill walking that is required to reach each of the launch platforms.

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Packages: 8-Line Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/07/26
Activity Date: 2014/06/27

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Good mix of adventures.

Reviewed by: Travel4fun Group

Good trip overall, but took awhile to get started. Kayaking and hiking was easy and fun. The 2 ziplines were good and long. The lunch they provided was o.k. There are several places to get wet during the hikes that were fun. If you can't decide on what kind of adventure you want to do then this is a great mix.

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Packages: South & West Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/07/07
Activity Date: 2014/07/03

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Awesome SNUBA Tour

Reviewed by: A Davis

This tour was pretty cool. I wasn't sure what to expect and was really nervous but everyone friendly and helpful. One of the guides, Sean, can come off a little abrasive to an anxious person like me and kind of seemed like "oh great, I have deal with a tourist who doesn't know what they're doing" but the main guy (I can't remember his name, sorry) made up for him and really helped me out when I was having difficulty. The diversity of fish and life that you get to see is beautiful and amazing! I would highly recommend this activity!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/06/26
Activity Date: 2014/06/19

Outfitters Kauai Zipline Trek Adventures at Kipu Ranch

ANAZING!!!!

Reviewed by: Carey n' Billy

My husband who is DEATHLY afraid of heights had the time of his life on this!! The gradual build up in size of runs was just what the dr ordered to get him going. The water hole swim at the end was the perfect ending!!

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Packages: Nui Nui Loa 9-line Zip Trek & Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/06/09
Activity Date: 2014/05/16

3.5-Hour Kauai Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar - Holo Holo Charters

An exhilerating and amazing highlight for anyone. Do it!,

Reviewed by: Barbara Dyer

My husband and I had a super sensational time. We loved the water splashing on us and seeing the spectacular coastline was so amazing. My husband loved going under the waterfall and getting drenched so much fun and going in close to look inside a cave. Crew were exceptional as safety was their main goal and the food was delicious. Highly recommend it to anyone.

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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: Until 12/31/2019
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/06/04
Activity Date: 2014/06/01

Kauai Movie Sightseeing Tour - Roberts Hawaii

Great tour for getting familiar with the island!

Reviewed by: Nina

We had a great time on this tour - It was also nice that they picked us up from/dropped us off at our hotel. We saw a ton of sights, got some AMAZING scenery shots, learned a lot, and it familiarized us with the island. The tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and really nice. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

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Packages: Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/05/29
Activity Date: 2014/05/22

Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Fun Day and Amazing Scenery

Reviewed by: Paul and Karyn

This trip was really good, there were a few little downfalls, but overall we really had a great time! The only negatives were that we had to snorkel as soon as we went out that morning because the captain had warned us it would be too rough by the afternoon, so it was a little chilly at 9 am and our snorkel spot didn't have much to see. When we got back on board, there was a really nice breakfast waiting for us and drinks flowing. We saw some sea turtles and whales and dolphins, and the captain always slowed down and let us get pics, etc. The ride out to the Na Pali Coast was awesome...(got really rough towards the end, and a few people were a little green), but when we stopped at the coast.....we all felt it was totally worth it for those views....amazing!!! We had lots of time for pics, the crew was awesome...full of interesting info and facts, and so quick to get you drinks or take your pic...they made it really great!! Lunch was also really good and we rode on the nets on the way back with the waves splashing up on us....really had a great day!!

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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: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/03/31
Activity Date: 2014/03/14

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Unfortunate weather put a damper on the trip

Reviewed by: Paul and Karyn

We were in Hawaii for our 25th anniversary and this was our first trip we had booked. My husband was really looking forward to the kayaking and I was really looking forward to the ziplining. Unfortunately because of the weather (nothing the staff could have done about it - they were really great people!), but we ended up kayaking down a mud river in pouring rain. Hiking through a muddy forest. Lunch was great (sun came out and beautiful spot), but we were super disappointed that there were only 2 ziplines and then the waterfall swim was more like a mud puddle splash. Unbelievably...the weather got worse and we hiked what seemed like 5 miles out of the wettest, muddiest conditions we've ever experienced and took an open boat ride back. Soaking wet, really cold with wind blowing on you from boat ride. Our whole group all tried to keep our spirits up, after all, we're in Hawaii, but you could tell that everyone just wanted it over by the end. An unfortunate shame...probably would have rated it a 4 if it had been a sunny day.

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Packages: Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/03/31
Activity Date: 2014/03/10

Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Na Pali Coast sea sickness

Reviewed by: ZNmez

We went on the 5 hour Napali coast snorkel adventure. Within the first 30 minutes we saw 10 whales and 50 dolphins! It was amazing. Giant turtles as well. We had about 30 minutes of snorkel time and a nice little brunch. While snorkeling there was an opportunity to get pretty close to a giant sea turtle and views of about 20 ft deep clear ocean to beautiful corral reef and tropical colorful fish. That's where the fun stopped for me. The further up the napali coast the more brutal the waters became. The waves were bigger than the boat! I have to admit this was nothing like what I expected . I was scared despite knowing that the staff and captain were experienced and careful, the waves and wind were just nothing like I have ever experienced. I've been on the ocean to Catalina island and didn't get sea sick, but this trip was another story. I puked and cried and puked some more! Two hours or more or puking and I missed the best part of the whale show for us. It was hard to enjoy the amazing views of the napali coastline because I was so sick but it truly was amazing!!! Don't do this tour in the winter and I think it would be breathtaking. The crew was amazing an took great care of all of us who got sea sick. They gave us water and new tissues. One of the guides even gave me his rain jacket to wear as long as I didn't puke on it! No gaurantees there, but the crew were lifesavers! Amazing amazing crew! One of the stores near by said that holo holo was the best and I believe them. They really took care of me and made me feel safe and well taken care of despite the circumstances. They even had ginger candy and saltines on board to help out. Crew also offered handy tips for other amazing views on the island

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Mahalo for choosing Holo Holo Charters and also for your review. We are sorry to hear you that you got sea sick. We do have an amazing crew and it is always good to hear they are taking care of our guests. If you have the opportunity to come back to Kauai we would be more than happy to have you on board with us again. We hope the rest of your vacation was as memorable as our tour, except for the sea sick part. Mahalo Nui Loa and Aloha, until we meet again.

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Packages: Test Package
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Posted on: 2014/03/08

3.5-Hour Kauai Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar - Holo Holo Charters

Great trip

Reviewed by: njv

This was the highlight of our Kauai stay. The Na Pali coast was awesome. The captain was informative and friendly. He even spotted whales for us. The two man crew were super friendly and helpful.

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It was a pleasure to have you aboard, and we are so happy to know how much you enjoyed it! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2019
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/02/09
Activity Date: 2014/02/06

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Courtney

Snuba diving was the best!! Kevin and Shawn were our instructors and they were so much fun! I'm scuba certified and and my best friend has only snorkeled, and snuba was so easy to do. I would absolutely do it again. I did however wish we could go deeper but you share a tank so you're limited to air. It was still a great experience and I'm really glad I did it!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/01/12
Activity Date: 2014/01/09

Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Sail Away

Reviewed by: Reid Family

This tour had two main components. The first was the actual experience of sailing on the ocean. This was fantastic! Most of us loved the waves and wind, while a couple not so much. The crew were attentive and kind to our seasick companions. We listened to our competent crew tell stories, and share their knowledge. Lunch was outstanding. Fresh salads, make your own sandwich, and homemade cookies for dessert.
The second part is seeing the Na Pali shoreline, which we were unable to do so due to the great swells in the North. Despite this, it was still a neat experience to see the same areas on the South shore that we had visited by land. We were able to see whales.
Snorkeling was not the best I have done, but we did have a sea turtle swim under us. We had to stop in an area that was not the usual, due to the windy weather, and this may have been a factor.
Overall, this was a very good experience with a competent crew, enjoyable scenery and good food.

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It's wonderful to hear that, although there were alterations to the original tour route, you thoroughly enjoyed your time on the water and the overall experience! Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/01/06
Activity Date: 2013/12/20

Introductory Two-Tank Kauai Scuba Diving Boat Tour (from Poipu)

my first scuba dive

Reviewed by: newbie to scuba

It was my first time scuba diving. The instructors were knowledgable, professional, thorough and organized. They went over and beyond their duty to make my first dive experience completely enjoyable. Thank you!!

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Packages: Introductory Two-Tank Dive [with Gear] - Beginner Divers
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2013/12/08
Activity Date: 2013/12/05
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