Reviewed by: Josefina
We had a great time snorkelling with turtles with Mana Kai Catamaran, we saw around 6 of them! Friendly crew, easy to check in and find the boat. Recommended experience.
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Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: M & A Tomlinson
There are many breathtaking attractions and stunning tours on Waikiki. NOTHING is better than experiencing the beauty of Hawaii and it's wildlife than from the water - and the Star of Honolulu does it, like no other! Of course, the hope and draw of seeing whales is what brought us to this tour; however, truly, what makes this journey unforgettable is, in fact, the journey!
The boat ride, itself, is nothing short of magical. From the enchantment of rolling out of peer to the unreal experience of being on the ocean, looking towards our hotel from the perception of the sea is nothing we will soon forget! The crew were exceptional at being clear on instructions and protocols, which is appreciated - but truly what dazzled us impressed was how genuinely friendly and eager to help the crew was! I am disabled; the crew did an incredible job helping me and making sure I was alright!
The naturalist on board was great too! He was personable, knowledgeable, and open to questions, without being pushy. He enhanced the trip so much, and ticked our funny bone with his hilarious whale dad jokes!
Finally, seeing whales and dolphins in their own world took everyone's breath away! This was, without a doubt, the icing on the cake! We can honestly say, going on this adventure with the Star of Honolulu was the best and most memorable part of our honeymoon! Four of our biggest thumbs up for this amazing life experience; our biggest thanks to the Star of Honolulu!
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Julia G.
I was a little hesitant when I initially booked this, just because of the price. But, WOW I was wrong. Such a great experience, the boys on the boat were great to work with and knowledgeable. Drinks were great and just what you want after swimming in the ocean. Would 100% recommend. Thanks for a great time!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/08 |
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: Nicole Kamyk
Loved this tour last summer will be booking again however the price has increased dramatically.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/19 |
Reviewed by: batesd3
All that was promised was not fulfilled on this snorkel tour. The staff was nice. I got a little sea sick and they took care of me. But the experience was nothing like what they promised. It was a party boat not a snorkel tour. I would not recommend to any families.
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Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Psalm & Lorena
This was our first time parasailing and boy, was it a thrilling, fun experience! The views were amazing, we felt safe and everyone on the boat was cheering for each other! We cannot wait to return to Hawaii and do it again.
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Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer Cao
This experience was amazing.The pick up location was super easy to find. Staff were so funny and friendly. We got out in the water and the staff swam with us to lead us to the turtles. We saw so many sea turtles. I definitely recommend doing this at least once in your lifetime.I'd love to do this again on my next trip to Oahu!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Stanley T.
Can't wait to do this again next year!! This was an amazing experience for my family and I.
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Jnellie
This was a fantastic experience! Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable crew. I appreciated the brief snorkel lesson and tips. We were able to see turtles, a variety of fish, and during the sailing portion dolphins and whales. Overall great experience with no complaints! Would recommend to others and will remember them on my next trip!
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Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Dava
Thoroughly enjoyed that experience and will definitely do it again. Have told everyone that they have to give it a try. Your crew was very good and pleasant and the young man talking with us was very entertaining. This is the second time I have been on an Atlantis sub the other was in the Caymans, which I also enjoyed but this one was the best.
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Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Deb
We went on a morning whale watching cruise! Enjoyed our morning mai tai! We have gone on this several times… Always enjoy the Star of Honolulu whale watching cruise! The staff is very informative! Would recommend to anyone!
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Don M
Loved the dialogue on whales throughout the trip. Saw lots of whale activity. Crew very attentive to our needs.
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Patrick Nelson
Rain started as soon as we left the dock but the captain was amazing under the circumstances. He found a spot where weather wasn’t an issue and everybody had a great time!
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Aki & Matt
Twenty minutes after leaving Waianae harbor, my husband spotted a whale spout first. After that several pairs of whales were spotted during the 2 hour tour.
We were so excited when one appeared at a distance of about 20 yards (whale came up to the boat) Also we watched a whale with a baby, and the baby appeared to wave to us hitting the surface of the water several times with a pectoral fin awhile looking at us.
The waves weren't so strong on that day, so even I, who get seasick, could spend the day out to sea without any problems. I was relieved that there is a restroom on board.
We relaxed sitting back enjoyed the whales and good drinks with snacks . We really had a great time.
The captain and the three staff members always took care to make us feel comfortable. The boat appears and sounds to be in good working order. We felt safe on it.
Thank you, CPT Dave, Quin, Aaron, and braeden!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
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: Alexa
So much fun! The workers were super efficient, entertaining and safe! This is a must do activity when visiting Hawaii even if you’ve parasailed before!
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Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Funmi
Very good. The lady instrucror was very good n friendly. I am African n we use alot of proverbs i like the fact she spoke in a lot of proverbs which makes me remember home. Loves the artifical ruins for the fishes. Welldone the crew very professional
Aloha Funmi !
Mahalo for your amazing review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring with us and will be sure to share your review with our crew as I’m sure it will put a smile on their faces! We love hearing feedback from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure!
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
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Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Funmi
Lovely experience. Staff were on time and took cautions. Gave the rules and were professional. Saw so many sharks. Overall, it was a good experience. My children loved it
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Lin
We had such a great time on the whale watching cruise and saw two whales multiple times! The crew was great and very informative! This was an awesome experience and we highly recommend it!
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Chrystal
The captain and his mate kept 2 seniors entertained and helpful in calming our fears about the safety of parasailing. We got to see Hawaii from the air. Well worth the money.
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Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Cassie Benisch
We were able to see quite a few whales, and that was very neat and interesting to see. The staff was very knowmedable about the whales. All of the staff were very kind and helpful with asking if we needed anything to snack on or drink, and with helping us get to our bus after the whale watching.
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Maddie
The crew were fantastic! First part of the trip had difficulty finding the Whales (Mother Nature you know) but the captain and crew were relentless in the search to provide us an excellent experience! We found a group of whales that came extraordinarily close to the boat. Refreshments and snacks were also provided. Great for any traveler, family, couples or solo!
10/10 experience!
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Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/06 |
Reviewed by: James Atwood
This was such a great experience for my son and I. The crew was super awesome, very safe and knowledgeable about the area and types of sharks. Loved that they took video and pictures using there own equipment so we didn’t have to worry about bringing our own equipment.
I am so happy that we did this!!!! At the end of this amazing experience, we got to see a whale since it’s what season right now
Hands down, best freaking company to go shark diving with!!!! Got to see so many sharks and it was truly an amazing experience.
Looking forward to doing it again when I visit!!!!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Gina
Wow! Everyone in Hawaii needs to go parasailing! My boyfriend and I did the 1000ft parasail and it was amazing. Our guides who were loads of fun really made it a cool experience. They take pictures for you that you can purchase for $35 that come on an SD card. The process of parasailing was quite simple. You step into some straps, sit down on the end of the boat and they clip two clips on and then BOOM YOU ARE OFF into the sky! You gradually get higher and it is so serene up in the sky. Literally breathtaking. After 6-7 minutes of flying, they lower you down and dip you into the water (for fun lol). So be careful if you are wearing glasses/sunglasses. You’ll get a nice cup of salt water tea!
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Cdk
Lots of sharks and bonus whales too! Crew was great.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/28 |
Reviewed by: The Jones’s
Our family of 4 had a blast the whole experience was great the boat ride, good music, fun captains and beautiful scenery!
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Jordan
This little adventure is something you won't want to miss out on. I'm really glad we made it part of our Oahu vacation! Knowing ahead that if there were no sightings you would be able to use your ticket again later is awesome. We loved the pineapple drinks on board and the staff was top notch! It's great for all ages! I only wish they had more options for food or snacks, though that could be covid related, I'm not sure. Do this!
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/01/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Hall Gamily
We had a big family group and everyone enjoyed the trip. We had ages from 2 to over 60. COVID conditions meant a smaller group so it was not crowded. Itxwas a beautiful day. We spotted lots of whales. We danced to the great selection of music played by Tiny. Wholeheartedly recommend this excursion.
Aloha!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you and your family enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
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Packages: | Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/22 |
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"Aloha Dava!
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent experience with us, aboard the Atlantis Submarine, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).