Hanauma Bay Snorkel Tour with Expert Guide & Waikiki Transportation
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4.91
Easily the best snorkeling tour in Oahu
Reviewed by: Cory W, 2024/08/24This is our 2nd time to vacation in Oahu and visited Hanauma both times. Our 2nd trip we decided to book an organized tour because our first experience wasn't too great. This tour was absolutely incredible! Can't say enough positive things about it but here we go:
1) The guide showed up to our hotel early which is so refreshing
2) He was super knowledgeable, kind and enjoyable to be around
3) Before the snorkeling tour, he was amazing with sharing information about how to do it and what to expect
4) They had the nicest and softest mask and fins equipment I've ever received on a snorkeling tour
5) The hour long tour was amazing and we saw tons of fish and even a turtle
6) He provided snacks and water afterwards
7) He patiently got us back to our hotel and just truly blew us away.
Very highly recommended!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/07/24 |
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Best experience forever
Reviewed by: Zhang, 2024/07/15I attended this tour with my mom, who is over 50 years old and does not know swimming at all. My mom was quite excited and worried about this tour, and was about to quit at the very first start, while Dan told us not to nervous, taught us how to breath with our mouth and even a little swim skills. After that, my mom and I succeeded to finish this tour and we saw a lot of different fish with Dan’s guide. That was fun. We really appreciate Dan for giving us such a perfect snorkeling experience, will try again when we visit Oahu again in the future, hope we could do better next time :D)))
You guys did great! Hope we see you again.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/07/10 |
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Great day snorkelling
Reviewed by: Robin, 2024/07/13Dan thought of everything that would make our trip extremely successful. His knowledge of marine life was excellent. Attention to safety was paramount and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
Thanks guys, hope we see you again!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/06/21 |
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Excellent snorkeling experience
Reviewed by: Kendra Smith, 2024/04/26This was an excellent experience from start to finish! Dan promptly picked us up from our hotel and took us to Hanauma Bay. He took care of collecting all of our gear needed for snorkeling and had wet suits to rent if needed. Dan gave great instructions/tips to the group on how to snorkel. Dan and his partner then took us throughout the bay to the best sites to see the tropical fish. He even took pictures for us! I highly recommend this tour! It is an experience we won’t forget!
Thank you Kendra, you guys dud great!
Hope we see you again.
Dan and Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/24 |
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First Time Snorkeling!!
Reviewed by: Melissa S, 2023/06/30This trip was amazing! Dan was patient with my daughter and I not being swimmers and got us comfortable in the water. We had the best time seeing all the beautiful fish and are excited for the next chance we can snorkel! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! Photo taken by Dan!
Thank you guys, you did. Awesome! Hope we see you again. Dan.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/06/29 |
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Don't miss out on this activity!
Reviewed by: Ashton, 2019/11/18I can't speak highly enough of Dan, he is so kind and patient! He made sure that everyone was completely comfortable in the water with the equipment before starting the tour. He was constantly checking to make sure that everyone was still doing well and took us to some spots further out that a lot of people that were snorkeling on their own weren't going to. I think we got to see a lot more than we would have if we just did it on our own so I highly recommend this tour! We got to see so many different kinds of fish and even a sea turtle! Dan was taking pictures with his GoPro and let us know that he posts them all online on his company's Facebook page and that way you are able to just keep what you want to. Him and his wife were both so sweet and you can tell they really love what they do!
Thanks Ashton, you guys all did great! Your welcome back anytime. Dan and Chieko.
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Awesomely experience!
Reviewed by: Chris Luna , 2019/06/15What an awesome experience I got to share with my son for his 18th birthday. The guide's, Dan and his wife were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend.
Thank you Chris, you guys did great. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
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Amazing
Reviewed by: Marlene, 2019/03/02We had so much fun! It was our first time and we cant wait to go back! Our instructor was so nice and he took his time and showed us everything. We seen lots of fish and a couple turtles
Hi Marlene, glad you guys had a good time. Hope we see you again. Thanks, Dan.
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| Activity Date: | 2019/02/27 |
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Once in a lifetime
Reviewed by: Brittany, 2018/05/13We did the snorkeling tour with Chieko and Dan and it was amazing. Their help and information was appreciated. My boyfriend was terrified of sinking and Dan explained it thoroughly which gave him the confidence he needed to do it. We saw sooo many out of this world fish it was like an acquarium, and even a turtle! We had plenty of time to explore the entire bay and you go plenty deep to see some amazing marine life. It was a once in a lifetime experience so thankyou Blue Hawaii Divers!
Hi Brittany, you guys did great! Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/05/10 |
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Great experience, and great instructors!
Reviewed by: S. Lai, 2018/04/28It was me and my friend’s first time snorkeling and Dan was extremely patient. At first, I was uncomfortable with breathing under water, but Dan made sure that I relaxed myself and held on to me during the practices to ensure that I was comfortable. He took great photos for us and took us further down to see a lot of fishes and we even saw a turtle towards the end of the tour! I would highly recommend Blue Hawaii Divers to anyone who wishes to book a tour for snorkeling. It is not necessarily just for beginners, we swam in groups and there were people who have snorkeled before. On the way back to the hotel, Dan gives great suggestions on where to go, and he also gives great recommendations for food spots.
Hi Sherry,
Glad you guys had a good time. Hope we see you again.
Dan
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| Activity Date: | 2018/04/25 |
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Excellent trip
Reviewed by: Sarah, 2018/01/02First time to go snorkeling. We had a great time. Guides were excellent and good teachers. Took us on a route Around the bay We saw 3 turtles and too many different fish to count. Great trip. I would recommend this service.
Thanks Sarah, glad you had fun. Hope we see you again.
Dan and Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/12/29 |
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Best Day ever!
Reviewed by: Jill Farnsworth , 2017/10/09Dan arrived on time, found us and was an awesome guide. He helped me realise that I might be a Mermaid. Awesome, top notch, never wanted the day to end.
Thanks Jill, you did really well. Glad you realized your mermaid potential. Dan.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/10/06 |
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The best experience ever!!
Reviewed by: Clover, 2017/05/25This was my first time snorkeling and Dan was a great teacher! He guided me through everything and made sure we were ready before heading out to the waters. I'm so glad that he was our guide..I don't think I would ever be able to do it without him. If you want to learn how to snorkel and see some beautiful fishes and turtles go with Blue Hawaii Divers!
Thank you Clover, you guys were awesome. Hope you had a great honeymoon! Dan.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/05/22 |
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Fun trip!
Reviewed by: Sarah RH, 2017/04/03My BF & I were looking for something just like this since it had been many years since we both went snorkeling. Our guides were friendly, prompt, and knew what they were doing. They provided all the equipment and snacks for later. They made it very easy and it was a great trip! Would definitely recommend and use them again! Oh and they allow you to dl the photos they take for free!!
Hi Sarah, glad you guys had a fun time. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/03/16 |
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So many Fish
Reviewed by: Jessica, 2017/03/12Great expert instruction for a true beginner. Even saw a sea turtle in early march. So glad I opted to rent a wet suit.
Hi guys, glad you had fun. Hope we see you again. Dan.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/03/09 |
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Absolutely Fabulous Experience
Reviewed by: LATOYAYE, 2017/03/11This was our first experience with snorkeling...but I was convinced that we could not go to Oahu and not see the ocean life for ourselves. Dan and Cheiko were great.
We paid for a group of 5 (3 adult, 2 children). We had to pay the full price to have my grandmother brought along, even though she was not participating. With that said it was suppose to be just our small group to the two guides. This was especially important to me as the two children could swim and the adults in our group could NOT swim well. It turned out two others joined us, so Chieko was mostly their guide and Dan was with the four of us. It was raining that day, so my grandmother was not able to come observe (so paid and not used). Although I was not expecting a refund for her experience necessarily, I was a little put off that we were then charged extra for the optional wet suits to keep us warm (given the weather that day). That really is the only thing I would improve, but given the nature of the business, that may be challenging.
Otherwise, it was FANTASTIC! Dan was amazingly patient and made the experience great. The children, although swimmers, panicked with the snorkel equipment and sea animals. The adult limited swimmers had a blast! Even on a dreary, rainy day. LOL! they took awesome pictures that we were easily able to download from their social media page, so one less thing to worry about doing especially given first time out. I would definitely recommend this experience no matter what skill level, it will not disappoint.
Hi guys, hope we see you again on a nice sunny day. Dan and Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/03/01 |
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Tons of Fish
Reviewed by: Jessica, 2017/03/10Excellent professional instruction for true beginner.Great guide in the water. We saw tons of fish. Lucky enough to have seen a sea turtle in early March. So glad I rented a wet suit.
Hi Jessica, glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again. Dan.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/03/09 |
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Beginner snorkel tour
Reviewed by: Grace, 2016/12/05This was amazing! Chieko took us out and showed us the bay. Incredible experience :)
Hi Grace,
We were lucky we got to see a turtle, hope we see you again.
Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/12/01 |
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The guides were great
Reviewed by: John K., 2016/04/03The guides were great, they would make sure everybody was together, We saw turtles and variety of hawaii fishes. I would recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Hawaii, its a must see at Hanauma Bay. Thanks Dan & Chieko
HI John, It was a great day. glad you guys enjoyed.
Thanks, Dan.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
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Wonderful experience
Reviewed by: Wendy , 2016/04/03Owner/tour guide was outstanding- was so patient with my 8 year old daughter and worked her through her fears! Highly recommend! Bay was beautiful experience- lots of fish!
Hi Wendy, you guys all did great. hope we see you again. Dan.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
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Wonderful Experience for the Whole Family
Reviewed by: Scott, 2016/03/31Do not be afraid of this activity. First, the tour directors could not have been more friendly and helpful. Second, they could not have made it any easier. They picked us up at the lobby of the hotel, drove us to the bay, got us through the required orientation film and down to the water so efficiently. They have been doing this so long that they anticipated all of our needs (even before we realized that we had the need). Then, guided us into the water and instructed everyone on how to use the shorkle and made us all feel very comfortable. Even the 8 year old twins who are normally a handful. We were slowly guided around the bay and shown fish, eels and turtles. We stopped for pictures occasionally. And, told that we could download them from Facebook later that night.
When we were done, they gave us much needed water and snacks. Much needed because this was a good work out ( for a fat old guy). We got back to the van and were taken right back to our hotel and were the. Already trying to figure out when we could do the excursion again.
So, you don't have to worry about whether or not this is worth doing. And, it couldn't be easier or more enjoyable..
Hi Scott, glad you guys had a good time. The kids did a really great job, tough kids. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
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Best snorkeling
Reviewed by: Panya , 2016/01/15Our guide was fantastic. I'm an okay swimmer but I freaked out and couldn't get used to breathing through the snorkel gear. The guide and his wife help me a lot. I finally got the hang of it and snorkeled like a pro! Also I forgot my go pro and luckily the guide took pics and uploaded them on Facebook. Definitely coming back in the summer time!
Thanks Panya, you guys did great. We all had a good time hope to see you again.
Dan
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| Activity Date: | 2016/01/11 |
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Snorkel tour with Instructor
Reviewed by: Rick, 2016/01/06Our experience was excellent. The guides/Instructors were outstanding. Our family had an absolutely great time. From transportation to prep to time in the water at Hanauma Bay all went very smoothly. Dan Kelly was particularly wonderful instructing our grandchildren. We highly recommend this tour.
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Great time at Hanauma Bay
Reviewed by: Gaia, 2015/08/30Amazing experience! Dan is very funny and nice, a great guide. Everything was perfectly organized, in every detail. Hanauma Bay is truly spectacular, Dan guided us in a long route in the bay. It was great, we saw a lot of fishes, and Dan took plenty of pics (much better than mine!). He was most helpful also during the trip to Hanauma Bay! A must-do when in Honolulu!
Hi Gaia, glad you enjoyed. Hope your enjoying your conference.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/08/27 |
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The best snorkeling tour!
Reviewed by: Jammie S., 2015/06/30Dan was Awesome! This was our best excursion! He was very patient with me as it took me a little longer to get acclimated. The kiddos were a natural ( 9 & 11). Thanks Dan for a memorable afternoon!
You guys did great, hope to see you again when the kids are 10 and 12.
Dan
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| Activity Date: | 2015/06/18 |
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Snorkeling Adventure
Reviewed by: Tiffani, 2015/06/02This was our favorite part of our trip to Hawaii. Dan and his wife were awesome guides and made us feel comfortable the whole time.
Thank you, glad you guys enjoyed.
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Excellent for beginners...
Reviewed by: Maggie, 2015/06/02This was my first time ever for snorkeling and I was a bit nervous. Dan, my guide, was so patient and easy going. Made it so easy to relax and learn... He helped hold my hand and guide me through the bay, saw a lot of cool water life. This was an excellent tour, I didn't have to think about anything. Was picked up at the hotel, they brought the gear, snacks, and a trunk to lock up small belongings during the snorkeling. Our guide has an excellent camera and took pictures during the tour and posted it to facebook for me to see and share. Dan is well known at the bay and knows it inside and out. Had a blast and will definitely rebook with Dan, if I ever get a chance to come back to Oahu.
Thank you Maggie, We had a good swim
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Great awesome unbelievable
Reviewed by: Ron & Suzanne Taylor, 2015/05/09We had a great time Dan and his wife were great to go snorkeling with. It's the only way to go!! Loved it
Thank you guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope to see you next year.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/05/06 |
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snorkel
Reviewed by: Kim, 2015/02/08I had a great experience snorkeling at Hanama Bay! The tour guide, Dan was amazing. Although I had previous snorkel experience, the tour guide reviewed basic rules for snorkeling and I was given an opportunity to practice in shallow water. I really appreciated snorkeling beyond the reef because this is were I saw a turtle!
Hi Kim, thanks for the positive words. Hope to see you again. Diving.
Dan
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| Activity Date: | 2015/02/04 |
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Thank you guys! I appreciate it . Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.