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All Reviews for Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Cruises in Oahu

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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Loved this day!

Reviewed by: Kara

They pick you up, and going to the west side is so worth it to see! this tour was my families favorite of the tours we did!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/28

野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ゆったり遅め出発プランあり<ハワイアンプレートランチ&アルコール4杯付き/ワイキキ送迎or現地集合>

日本人は私が一人だけ?

Reviewed by: Markun

コロナが収まりつつあるホノルルは、まだ日本人が少ない印象でした。
それでも今回は一人で参加させていただきました。
コオリナ方面へ移動して、ハーバーから素敵な船に乗船してさど揺れることなく移動して約20分でイルカの群れに遭遇しました。
それからシュノーケリングのポイントに移動してウミガメとの遭遇。
船に戻って一人でしたがお酒やランチで堪能しました。
船長をはじめ数人が日本語を話せたので一人旅の私に気遣っていただきました。
日本人が少ないので仕方ないかもしれませんが、早口の英語の説明はよほどの語学力がないと厳しいと思います。
可能であれば、説明の内容を日本語の和訳でプリントしたものを配布していただけるとありがたかったと思いました。
トータル的には満足したツアーでした。

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Packages: 8:00出港プラン(送迎付き)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/07/11
Activity Date: 2022/07/09

野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ フラやSUPなど充実のマリンアクティビティ<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語/英語ガイド>

ぼったくり。高価な値段に対して価値は無い。

Reviewed by: hawa

イルカと一緒には泳げません。船の上からイルカが泳いでいるのを眺めるだけ。イルカと泳げると思い参加しただけに残念でなりません。
HPにはイルカウォッチングと記載がありましたが、TOPページに載っているのみで、他のページにはイルカと泳げる様な曖昧な書き方だった為、イルカの近くには行けないけど、見える距離で一緒に泳ぐのかなと思い参加しましたが、船の上から数分イルカを眺めるだけです。
YouTubeにもイルカと泳いでいる動画が未だに載せてあったり、誘導広告のようで、紛らわしいです。
その後のシュノーケルは珊瑚も熱帯魚も全くおらず、何も居ない海で何を見ろと言うのでしょうか?
亀と会えると搭乗員から言われていたのに、亀も居ない。他のお客さんも早々に海から上がりつまらなそうに船でしてました。
唯一滑り台だけが面白かったですが、これで1人2万円の料金は高すぎて割に合わない。今まで色々なツアーに参加しましたが1番満足度が低く、高額でした。
お弁当も美味しくない。オプションで付けられる、これまた高額な写真は絶対に付けない方がいい。自分達で撮った方がよっぽど良い写真ばかりで、魚も亀もイルカとも泳げないので、ただ海に浮いてるだけ、船に座ってるだけの写真です。
こちらのツアー絶対にオススメしません。
客が少なくなり、経営厳しいからなのか、こんなに内容と見合っていない高額な金額設定にしているのではないかとさえ思います。違うツアーにすれば良かったと後悔です。

Reply from activity provider

ご参加ありがとうございます。
しかしながら、楽しみにされていたものの、ご期待に沿えず申し訳ございません。

ご確認いただいております通り、ご参加いただいたツアーは現在野生のイルカとのシュノーケリングは行っておらず、野生のイルカを鑑賞したのち、別のスポットでシュノーケリングを実施しております。ツアーによって内容が異なりますことご了承ください。

Youtubeの動画につきましては、お気づきいただきありがとうございます。ツアー内容が変更する前の動画のため、本来削除すべきところ残ったままになっておりました。誤解を招く掲載になっておりましたことお詫び申し上げます。ご指摘を受けまして動画は削除させていただきました。

今後同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、サービスの向上に努めてまいります。
何卒よろしくお願いします。

VELTRA

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/01

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Exceptional Customer Service and Tons of Dolphins!

Reviewed by: Karen K

The crew was incredible! We loved seeing so many dolphins up close and got to see a few sea turtles too! The crew ensured everyone stayed safe while in the water which helped us relax knowing they were there if any of us needed a little help. We also loved the Hawaiian traditions included. Highly recommend this tour!

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Packages: [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/29

Ocean Joy Oahu Snorkel Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Dolphin Watching Experience

Our best activity!

Reviewed by: David

Amazing captain and crew. Saw dolphins, turtles, had a fantastic snorkeling site, enjoyed cruising on the boat and the food and drinks were great. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/06

Ocean Joy Oahu Snorkel Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Dolphin Watching Experience

Beautiful

Reviewed by: A. Johansson

A really good catamaran tour. Crew was super friendly. The food was delicious and the drinks too. Saw lots of turtles, fish and one whale from afar. Loved spending time just being there in the open water on the boat.

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/04/24
Activity Date: 2022/04/22

Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Must do!!!

Reviewed by: Karen & Claire

What a must do activity. And do it with this tour!!!! Boat was beautiful food was great and most of all saw beautiful fish…lots!!! Plus two sea turtles and the big bonus was coming back on the boat was spotted a hammerhead shark!!!! Awesome to see it up close!!! The crew was top notch!!! Couldn’t do enough for you!! A must do in Hawaii…with this company!!! That’s for a great time captain…& the one gentlemen I missed his name (tall thin blonde), Jake, Kai & Marissa!!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/20
Activity Date: 2022/04/18

Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy

Sunset dinner cruise

Reviewed by: Trish

Just did the Snorkel and Sunset dinner cruise. I would definitely do this again. The. Staff was absolutely awesome and very very patient. I sometime feel very constrained with all the rules but the staff did a very good job explaining why they have to do what they do to keep all of us safe and still have the best time. The music was great, the food was wonderful. And everybody on the boat seemed to have a good time. Oh and the sunset on the water was epic. I highly recommend this to all!

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Packages: [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/03/19

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: Jess Detko

Absolutely incredible experience! Every crew member was friendly, knowledgeable, and joy to be around. We saw two large pods of dolphins (crew estimated each pod to be about 100 spotted dolphins) - it was awe inspiring to see these beautiful animals in their natural environment. After two separate snorkel tours for dolphins, we moved to shallower water for various activities - the crew members were so helpful and great with kids wanting to try everything! Splurge and purchase the professional photos! We highly recommend this tour to everyone and will definitely go again the next time we visit.

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Aloha Jess, We are so happy that you enjoyed our Dolphin tour. Thank you so much for joining us and leaving such kind feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

  • Professional photo - family shot while we were out looking at dolphin pods

  • Professional photo - taken while we were out looking at dolphin pods

  • Professional photo - taken while trying out paddle boarding

  • Professional photo - taken right before we jumped out to see our first pod

  • Professional photo - one of the dolphin pods we were lucky enough to see

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Packages: Dolphin Swim & Reef Snorkel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/12
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy

Great crew! We had a blast!

Reviewed by: Jake B.

Everyone was so welcoming and fun! We will definitely be coming back next time we’re back in Hawaii! The boat was clean and all the staff was very professional!

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Packages: [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/13
Activity Date: 2021/11/11

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Great Family Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

The whole family loved this experience! The crew is so knowledge on all part spinner dolphins and their habitat. I defintely recommend booking now because they were talking about a ban on Oahu!

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Thank you for joining with us!
Please come back and see dolphins again!
Mahalo

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Packages: Afternoon Cruise (11:00 AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/10/25
Activity Date: 2021/10/14

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Too Crowded

Reviewed by: Megan Rish

The dolphin tour was so crowded and even though the guide was friendly and the people were very friendly there were just too many. Many people didn’t actually get to see the dolphins in the water and were being kicked with fins because of how crowded it was. We will not be doing that again unless there are less people.

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Aloha Megan,
We are sorry to hear that you found the tour too crowded and will pass this feedback onto our operations management. We have modified operations this month so that we are better dispersing guests between tours available. We are also actively researching for the optimal passenger count that allows us to serve as many guests as possible who dream of swimming with dolphins while still prioritizing safety and comfort. We hope this helps to demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction. Mahalo and aloha!

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Packages: [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/02
Activity Date: 2021/09/10

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise, Marine Life & Dolphin Watch Expedition from Waianae

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: kris

Saw a pod of dolpins. swam with sea turtles and we had rare sighting of a HUGE pod of pilot whales, maybe about 30-40 of them !

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Mahalo for taking the time to sum up your experience with us. We hope to see you out here again. :) Lisa

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Packages: Dolphin Excursion
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/09/20
Activity Date: 2021/09/18

Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy

Great crew, awful photographer

Reviewed by: Cece

The crew were friendly, but the photographer was no good. Don’t purchase the pictures. They are not worth it. She basically only took pictures of u on the boat, which u can also do with your own camera. When it’s time to go under water, the photographer was too busy snorkeling herself. We had to chase her down for some pictures, but it came out super blurry. At the end when the pictures package were emailed to us, it consists many Google under water sea life images. I’d recommend u bring ur own phone with waterproof pouch, the pictures will be so much better.

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Packages: [Apr-Sep] 3.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/24
Activity Date: 2021/08/17

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise, Marine Life & Dolphin Watch Expedition from Waianae

Best experience ever

Reviewed by: Hayu

I think I came to Hawaii for this. This made me like Hawaii! The first thing I did after iClouding every video of dolphins was buying a shirts that says i love hawaii. I saw so many dolphins and knew that they are much more adorable than i have thought of. They are very curious that they circle around humans, and come really close to boat.

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Packages: Dolphin Excursion
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/08/10
Activity Date: 2021/08/08

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Highlight of the trip!

Reviewed by: Sarah

This was my favorite part of our vacation. The staff were very friendly and professional. I loved that they really emphasized how important it is to respect the ocean wildlife. We got to see the spinner dolphins, turtles, and fish. I highly recommend it!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for joining with us.

People can enjoy snorkeling surrounding rich of nature.
The experiences will enrich your mind!
Mahalo

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Packages: Sunrise Dolphin Snorkel Cruise (7:30 AM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/14

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Great for families

Reviewed by: Mom to teens

Had a blast, highlight of the trip for my teen daughters!

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Thank you for joining with us.
Yes, the dolphin tour is loved by men and women of all ages!
Mahalo

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Packages: Afternoon Dolphin Snorkel (11:00 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/04
Activity Date: 2021/07/31

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Not covid safe

Reviewed by: Sheila

While the tour itself was great- we did see dolphins and turtles- this company has no regard for covid protocols. They pick you up and I asked prior to see if they enforced masks on the bus- as that is the law. They assured me they were. When we got picked up the driver wasn’t wearing a mask! When I asked him he basically ignored me. Half the passengers weren’t. My family double masked but with no windows open it was very unsafe. If you want a safe experience- I would not pick this company.

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Packages: Dolphin Swim & Reef Snorkel
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/31
Activity Date: 2021/07/29

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Amazing experiences swimming with dolphins!

Reviewed by: Rafat

Great crew - swam with a big pod of dolphins a couple of times. Totally worth it! Also, snacks, slide, snorkel and jumping off the top of the boat was fun!

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Thank you for your participation!
Yes, jumping into the beautiful Ocean from viewing deck feels so cool!
Everyone cαn not to stop doing that.

Mahalo

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Packages: Dolphin Swim & Reef Snorkel
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/30
Activity Date: 2021/07/25

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Bejarano family

Best experience in my trip to Hawaii for my family and I.

Cap/Papa and his crew were amazing. Highly recommended.

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We are happy you and your family spent great experiences!
Please come to see dolphins again!
A Hui hou

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Packages: Afternoon Dolphin Snorkel (11:00 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/06
Activity Date: 2021/07/04

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Dolphin Experience

Reviewed by: Layne

Disappointed not to see the spinner dolphins. Should have spent more time trying to locate them rather than just giving up and heading out to deeper water for the bottle nose. Our whole purpose was to see the spinners.

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Sorry for the situations of the day,
Wild dolphins always appear with different situations, sometimes very easy and sometimes difficult.
Spinners can be very cautious when they have baby in the flock.
Please come to see again, they will show their faces next time!

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Packages: Afternoon Dolphin Snorkel (11:00 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

KoOlina Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Jon

This was the most memorable experience for our group of 10, the crew was amazing, drinks were on point and the sights were fantastic. I grew up on the islands and they brought the Kama Aina experience to a group of first time visitors.

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Sail [8:30 AM]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/26
Activity Date: 2021/06/03

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Amazing

Reviewed by: Daniela/Cira

Everyone in the boat are amazing and professional peoples, they have a lot of knowledge, a spectacular adventure and especially because we swim with dolphins in their habitat without causing them stress. thank you for your incredible work

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Aloha Daniela,
Thank you for joining with us!
We are so happy you to enjoy swimming with dolphins.
Please come again.
We and dolphins are looking forward to seeing you soon:)

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Packages: Sunrise Dolphin Snorkel Cruise (7:30 AM)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/15
Activity Date: 2021/05/30

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

So Rad!

Reviewed by: BLC Reno NV

Worth every penny, We will be doing this again when we return to the islands. The crew was friendly, interactive with everyone, and also very caring and attentive to the folks that didn’t have their sea legs. The day we went, we swam with 3 spinner dolphins, and some bottle nose, then on the way to the coral reef we saw a pod of over 500 dolphins. The snorkel, slide, paddle board spot was rad as well, legit like diving into a nature film. Getting to see a sea turtle in nature was just an amazing end to an already awesome day! To the crew and cpt. Mahalo for such a great adventure!

  • Going to find the dolphins

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Packages: [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/29
Activity Date: 2021/05/07

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

Nothing special.

Reviewed by: OKM

This excursion was okay at best. Though we were able to see dolphins, which was lovely, the snorkeling was blah. First the company took us south along the island, versus out into the ocean, and guided us snorkeling right by a power plant on the shoreline. There were some pretty fish, maybe 3-4 different species. The coral was not colorful; they informed us that is typical for Hawaii. Friends we have that live on the islands state there are beautiful coral reefs, you just need to know where to find them. Apparently, this company does not know where to find these reefs. The catamaran ride was just lovely, but that's it. Again, nothing special. The crew were fine when talking to us as a group but not one-on-one. Then they seemed guarded and annoyed. I would not recommend this excursion.

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Packages: Dolphin Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/16
Activity Date: 2021/05/12

野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ フラやSUPなど充実のマリンアクティビティ<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語/英語ガイド>

hotelピックアップしてくれるので楽ちんです!

Reviewed by: キングジュリアン

やっぱ野生のイルカに会えると感動しますね!
スピナードルフィンに出会うことができました。
ホテルから水着着用して、うえからTシャツ着ることをおすすめします。

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Packages: 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/05/11
Activity Date: 2019/09/30

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

So much FUN! Worth every penny!

Reviewed by: HAPPY IN HAWAII!!

First, the crew was amazing! They were so helpful and made sure we were well equipped to enjoy every minute we were on this adventure. I was so excited to see the dolphins- I started hyperventilating a little as I was swimming toward the cree member that was finding the dolphin pods for our group. I didn’t want to cause a fuss or embarrass myself - so I just tried to calm myself and was promptly helped by another crew member who saw me and helped me to relax and calm my breathing so I could continue swimming. After watching the dolphins for several minutes under the water- they started showing off for us and jumping out of the water. It was thrilling. We stayed in the water for 20-30 min it seemed and I was amazed by the beauty of it all. Then we all returned to the boat - and we’re offered snacks and water and we traveled to a reef where we got back into the water and saw many fish and a sea turtle and snorkeled around looking at all the sea life as the captain anchored the boat and crew members inflated a large slide on the boat. The photographers were very attentive- and if you paid for a photo package- they made sure they took every picture possible of you. I’m 51 and I had a blast on the slide along with my daughter who is 19. Finally, when it was time to go- we were offered food again as the crew entertained us with dancing and music all the way back to shore. We returned to our hotel by 1pm (6 hours after the start) WORTH EVERY PENNY!! We crashed the rest of the day having had so much fun! THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!!

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Packages: Morning Cruise (25% Capacity)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/04/09
Activity Date: 2021/04/07

Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Highly Enjoyable and Amazing.

Reviewed by: Pamela

We couldn’t” be happier with the whole adventure. Relaxing, exciting, entertaining, and educational all in one trip. We were fortunate to have everything we expected. We learned to snorkel. We saw many beautiful fish while in the water, attracting many by using the fish food we bought and scattering it around. While on board we learned a bit about the Catamaran we were on and how it was sailed. The sights were identified and all our questions were answered by the knowledgeable seaman. They offered many fun facts as well along the way. They were alway alert to our needs, assuring that we had fun and stayed safe. When the dolphins appeared, the nature and habits of the creatures were discussed, The differences between the type of dolphin following the boat and other dolphins was made. We were fortunate enough to have a sea turtle come and check us out as well. The people we had on board with us were friendly and polite and enjoyed the trip as well. I heard no complaints from anyone. I would recommend this company for this adventure to anyone who wants to have a fun snorkeling trip with a great crew, and an adventure that is safe and informative.

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Sail [8:30 AM]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/04
Activity Date: 2021/04/02

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Amazing Day!

Reviewed by: Heather

The experience on this trip was amazing. We are avid snorkelers and love the ocean and animals so our expectations were high. The crew was friendly, fun, kind, (even when we had to be reminded of the safety rules because we got a bit excited when we saw the dolphins) professional, talented and explained the rules and safety precautions very well. We saw a large pod of dolphins as we swam in the bluest of water, sighted whales, snorkeled with tropical fish and two turtles and cruised down the gorgeous West coast listening to Hawaiian music. Magical. Group tours have there frustrations because of the number of people trying to see things at the same time but as far as group tours go this was one of the best we have done! We appreciated the Aloha we received from all the crew! You will not regret going on this trip! Mahalo to all the crew and Tommy who greeted us on the docks.

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Packages: Morning Cruise (25% Capacity)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/02/28
Activity Date: 2021/02/26

Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Had a lot of fun.

Reviewed by: Jamaal

Crew was super friendly and nice. Really enjoyed it!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Sail [8:30 AM]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/02/25
Activity Date: 2021/02/23
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