Reviewed by: Delano family
The crew was amazing! They did the utmost to ensure that we saw everything we could on our trip. And although we weren’t late, I saw the captain calling other groups that were, to check on them which I thought was really cool. They really did a great job to take care of our safety and enjoyment! Thanks again!
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Packages: | Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Taylor H
It was super windy when we went out but we actually ended up getting a private boat ride since none of the other couples showed up. The crewmembers were incredible and more than accommodating with all of our needs and with my pregnant wife. I would highly recommend choosing to go on the Moana catamaran and we are planning on going back next time we visit Hawaii!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Samantha
It was a nice experience, but could've been better if it didn't rain.
It was pouring rain when we first arrived, and there wasn't enough seating inside for all the guests. We couldn't enjoy the nice ocean view because it was too cold to be outside, so we were stuck inside the entire time.
I wish they would've rescheduled the boat ride due to the rain.
The food itself was okay, nothing spectacular.
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Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Explorer
This X-Treme Ride on Waikiki's Parasailing Adventure was the PERFECT way to end our Oahu vacation. Waikiki and the beautiful sunny day were the perfect backdrop for our last adventure before we went home to the snowy state of Maine! The crew members were awesome and made this so easy and fun. We were able to sit back and enjoy the ride. They offer a photo package so even if you are doing this alone you can still have a bunch of GREAT photos of you living in the moment. I would definitely recommend this activity!
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Packages: | X-Treme Ride [1000 feet] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan
Moana sailing is a straight vibe along with their service to our preferred BYOB cruise. Entry was smooth with friendly staff to help with setting a great sail during golden hour near diamond head. I would not skip out experience additional whale watching alongside this blue coastal waters (if your lucky). Bring a pack of claws and your friends into one of the best water rides this side of the Pacific.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Lonnie
Excellent job by the crew. Service and facilities were great. They paid attention to the youngsters (4-10) and the old folks.... Saw lots of fish snorkeling, but also a mother and baby whale, spinner dolphins, turtles and they also provided interesting info. The seas were a little rough the day we went out but the crew made it quite comfortable. Will not hesitate to use the Royal Hawaiian Catamaran crew again!!!!!!!!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Private Snorkel Charter (up to 30 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/23 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Cassie
The crew for this cruise was amazing. They were always asking if they could get us something. So pretty to see the sunset in Hawaii from the boat. Drinks and appetizers were very good, definitely worth the money.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail with Waikiki Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Michaela
This boat is stunning and absolutely perfect. We did a private charter and basically could customize our experience. They had a beautiful charcuterie board for us, a cooler full of ice, a speaker ready to be connected to our bluetooth, they were an amazing crew - so friendly. Really loved everything about this experience and will absolutely book a tour with this catamaran again.
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Packages: | 2-Hour Private Charter Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Imani Brooks
What an experience!!! I was terrified at first and they made me feel so comfortable. I would go again and again and again ! so much fun ! thank you hawaii
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Packages: | Standard Ride [700 feet] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Ian Armstrong
We are so glad that we booked this during our trip to Oahu. With so much to do, we weren't sure if we were making a mistake committing an entire morning to one activity, but we would absolutely do this over again. Doug, Natalie, and Nicole were an awesome crew, striking the perfect balance of fun and informative. We saw quite a few whales while still getting to enjoy the beautiful morning on the catamaran.
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Bart George
The captain and hand knew their stuff and had us on fish all day. The boat is clean and well stocked and absolutely seaworthy.
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Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Lots of space on the boat. We sat on the top deck. Great out-of-the-box option to have a casual meal with beautiful views. This dinner cruise left a bit later than most which worked out well for our schedule that day.
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Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise (Sat & Sun) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
This catamaran is super nice! Since it was an early snorkel cruise, we opted to add-on a light breakfast so we could sleep in a bit more in the AM. Visibility was amazing. On the boat ride to the snorkel spot, we were so lucky and saw dolphins. This is incredibly rare in Waikiki so we were so excited to have gotten the chance to see them! There were tons of fish at Turtle Canyon. This boat provided us with floatation belts AND fins. The fins helped us out so much and we were able to cover so much more area than if we didn't use them. Loved this cruise & would recommend!
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Packages: | Deluxe Morning Package - Turtle Snorkel Cruise with Breakfast |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
This tour took us to some picturesque areas on the East side of the island. Definitely an #instagram worth tour. Gorgeous scenery! Great if you want to see some of Oahu but don't want to spend a full 8-10 hours on a regular full circle island tour. We ended at Kakaako to take photos of the street murals. We opted to stay in Kakaako (only 3 miles from Waikiki) for lunch & catch our own ride back. Would recommend!
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Packages: | 5.5 Hour - Instagram Photo Shoot Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
If you're looking for a nice, quiet morning...this isn't it. BUT, if you're looking for a fun day on on the water with lots to do, this would be a fun choice for you. You get a lot of value: stand-up paddle boards, water trampoline, snorkeling, kayaks, etc. I liked that it was only a 1/2 day activity. We did the morning since the water is calmer and still had our whole day ahead of us after.
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Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Francis
This trip was a great activity to get the opportunity to snorkel, see turtles, fish, and coral without taking up your whole day.
The location is a short ride back to the popular beaches and they provide options of food and drinks.
The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful while on the tour.
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Packages: | 2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Me today
I get this on every tour, but newbies need instructions on how not to be rude. Don’t flip in my face. Stop swarming at me, and please… there is no reason to flail your appendages rampantly for no reason when there are 50 swimmer right next to you. Please explain this to swimmers before hand. In fact, in a small area, there is no reason for flippers. This would have been much more enjoyable if no one had them.
Turtles were neat. I would not tell anyone else if you see one because everyone swarms and hits you in the face/gut/you name it, as they flail to see it.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The was the BEST parasailing we’ve ever done - and we’ve done several on both coasts of the mainland and different islands. Although the seas were a bit rough, the parasailing was outstanding. The captain and crew of Freedom were gems. My son said he would give them a 6 out of 5 stars - lol.
Definitely go for the 1000 feet! The windy day really had us flying well above any of the competition.
Will do this one again on our next visit.
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Packages: | X-Treme Ride [1000 feet] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Ian McCrary
My wife and I cam to Oahu for the first time with one thing in mind; we HAVE to go snorkeling! We initially chose Living Ocean Tours based on the affordability, but the experience was SO much better than we expected for the price! Not only did they thoroughly go over ever aspect of snorkeling, they GUIDED us to the good spots to see turtles, fish, and even some awesome reefs! The guides were even outgoing and easy to talk to which just made the whole experience that much better. My wife and I HIGHLY recommend checking them out. Thanks to the captain for getting us out into the ocean, and thanks to Joe and Preston for finding some awesome spots to see sea turtles! MAHALO
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The whales come so close to the boat! The experiece was certainly worth it!
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Packages: | [6:30 AM] 90-min Early Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Jesse
The crew from Moana Catamaran were awesome, laid back, and super helpful the entire experience! The classic island music, the weather, the catamaran.. all the vibes were perfect!
We saw a couple schools of Dolphins on the surface (which I believe is NOT common, so keep that in mind if you book!) and saw about 8-9 sea turtles during our time in the water. A few of them hung around the whole time and swam towards us so close we had to swim away to give them the distance they need.
The crew gave us everything we needed- snorkels, fins, and a floaty to make things super easy for our time in the water. I really enjoyed that it was a waist floaty and not a neck inflatable one like some of the other boats out there. Made it much more enjoyable.
Overall, we were mesmerized by the turtles and the fish / sea life that surrounded us, and had an amazing crew to take us to it. 10/10, 5/5, whatever you want to take from this. My wife said this was "the most amazing experience of her life", and I might even agree. :)
Thanks, Moana Catamaran, for an incredible experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Nazli
Great experience and friendly staff. Highly recommended
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Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Luke
I had never been parasailing. It was worth it but your only in the air for a short period of time. Coming from an adrenaline junky, I was hopefully it would be more. Guides were cool and super fun. Wouldn't do it again. But just because it wasn't that big of thrill
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Packages: | X-Treme Ride [1000 feet] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Barry
My wife and I didn’t want a crowded dinner cruise where the show inside would take away from the show outside, which was the sunset. This intimate cruise did not disappoint. Capt. John and his crew were courteous attentive and very friendly. They all went out of there way to help take pictures and address any questions. Evan was a fine first -mate who we had the pleasure of sharing stories. A wonderful dinner, a nice surprise where some dinner cruises offer the usual salad/pasta dish. Nice salad starter. My wife enjoyed fish and I had braised ribs. Cheese cake was dessert. I read the fine print that you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverage. No liquor license. No problem. Brought a bottle of wine they kept on ice. Sailed off exactly at 5:30 and back at 7:30. Even purchased the not-obligated picture taken as we boarded. Well worth the trip. If you want a sunset dinner cruise where it’s all about watching an amazing sunset and enjoying a delicious dinner this is the one to book.
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Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/19 |
Reviewed by: SLovesWaikiki
Perfect family fun. Friendly and knowledgeable crew. Great for those looking for adventure on the water!!
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Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/09/25 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/05 |
Reviewed by: gw/cw
THIS DINNER CRUISE WAS VERY NICE. THE CREW AND STAFF DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THE FOOD WAS TASTY. THE 5FT OCEAN SWELLS WERE A LITTLE ROCKY BUT FUN. HAD A GREAT TIME. THANK YOU
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Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Michael H.
this is a good trip worth to go, it has all water activities to give a try, I can jump from the 2nd floor of the boat into the water, staffs are friendly, will go again in the next visit of hawaii
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Packages: | [9:00 AM] Morning Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/09/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/28 |
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