Reviewed by: Caren Wise
We really enjoyed our snorkeling trip with Holokai Catamaran. The crew was very attentive, funny and friendly. They made a point to make sure we saw turtles while we were in the water, and they periodically asked if we were doing ok or needed help with anything throughout the cruise. Any cautionary instructions that they gave us were very warm and polite, not bossy or curt which was especially nice for the kids on our trip.
The snorkeling itself was a little disappointing, but it had nothing to do with Holokai. We just happened to go at a time of year that was really busy. There were several other tour boats snorkeling in the same spot, so the water was crowded. It was a little stressful navigating around other snorkelers and trying to avoid getting a flipper in your face. But again the Holokai crew was in the water with us doing their best to make sure we were seeing turtles and fish.
After snorkeling, the crew let us jump off the boat and swim freely in the water. After that they put up the sails and took us for a super fun ride out past Diamond Head. That was definitely our kids’ favorite part of the experience.
Thank you to Holokai for making the this excursion fun and exciting for our families.
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Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Constance Evans
The guys did a great job they knew what they were doing had a fabulous time
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Yolanda M
This was an awesome experience. We actually saw turtles while snorkeling! The crew was very helpful on the boat and while we were in the water. They were entertaining and hospitable as they served beverages and got everyone’s gear. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
I knew I would see lots of turtles the moment we reached the spot because there were already turtles swimming on the surface in the area. The guides were excellent and took great care of us! Thanks so much!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Kim
Crew and boat were great. Snorkeling spot was just ok. Saw 2 big turtles and a few fish and poor visibility. Very crowded in the water with people pushing into to you and kicking you in the face with their fins. Lunch was very poor. No choice of
Meat/cheese. Best part was the bag of chips! Mai tais had no alcohol. Save your money not worth it. Today, I saw more turtles when I was surfing by the hotel.
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Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: GarimaT
We loved everything about this experience - the crew was extremely informed and friendly.
- our 21-24 year old kids stayed back to chat with the crew for 20 minutes after we came back on shore and came away with so many tips and recommendations.
We saw 3 turtles and so many fish! On our way back we had the complimentary cocktails and great music.
For $66 a head it was the most cost effective option around. We would love to do it again and we highly recommend it.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Shaz
I booked this excursion for my 14 yr old son and me, it was our first time snorkeling. My son was a bit anxious before we boarded, he gets a bit weary when it comes to deep ocean water. The entire crew made us feel comfortable and welcome. We got up close and personal (keeping a healthy distance of course) with several turtles. The crew pointed out where the turtles were so we could have the best viewing position. All in all it was a memorable experience and the highlight of our trip for my son.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Bautista
The only complaint I have is in regards to the cocktails. We only received 1 each instead of the three as advertised.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: BeeKae
The worst snorkel tour I’ve ever been on as far as what a person was able to see under the water. My husband didn’t see a single fish. The kids and I saw two species. A black fish and a striped fish..literally two fish of each kind. Water is too cloudy to see much. I don’t believe there is really much to see even if the water were clear. No reef in sight. Way too many tourists from about 5 different boats all dropped off to snorkel at the same spot so people are constantly getting in each other’s way. I never saw a turtle except the one from the boat when we first pulled up. BEST part was the crew and the sail after the snorkel. The crew was wonderful. Brandon was super funny. Ryan and Mike both nice guys. They all work hard. Maybe it was just a poor day at sea for seeing much in the water, but I wouldn’t do it again. A sunset sail with them would be great since the sailing was the best part and the crew is awesome. But if you’re hoping to see a lot of fish and turtles while snorkeling, don’t expect it here. Wish I could get a refund.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Naomi
The crew was amazing but we did not see a single fish. The water was not clear, I could not even see people next to me. It was just swimming tour. That’s all. If you want to see snorkeling and see fishes, I suggest do either submarine or go the north shore to Shark’s Cove.
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Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Disappointed
I paid 93 for the snorkeling thinking it be something to remember.. but the only thing I’ll remember it the waist of money it was my whole family paid and it was a waist. Its a free for all you get trampled and just sucks in all honesty the people are nice and we meet some nice people on the boat but they sell you this amazing experience and its not, you cant see anything at all, if you want to paddle board or go down the slide even kayak this is the place for you but don't do it for the snorkeling it be a waist of money like it was for us … hope this helps another person not make the same mistake we did . Mahalo
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Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Alanna Owen
It says turtle in the title of what this excursion is. It says snorkeling in the title as well. All this was about was taking a bunch of water toys in the middle of the ocean and playing on them. While we were out there, I asked if we were going somewhere else to see the turtles and was told this is nature. Sometimes you see them , sometimes you won’t. Again, this was not about seeing sea turtles and the title needs to be changed. We paid $150 person to jump off side of boat, jump on trampoline, kayak/paddle board and TRY to snorkel in the middle of all this chaos. Tell it like it is and don’t be devious in the title. The crew was the only reason we have 3 stars and tipped on top of what we already paid. They were very nice. But this isn’t what it says it is. Don’t be fooled.
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Packages: | 9:00 AM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Acook
We went on a 12:15 snorkel cruise and had a great time. Crew was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. 90 mins was just the right amount of time for snorkel. Saw lots of turtles and got great pictures. Snorkel area itself is a little crowded at times but everyone was helpful in locating turtles and respectful of peoples space. Drinks were great after we got back on the boat. Overall A++ experience!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: HNL
Horrible life vests. Blow up air in them and slowly air releases and don’t realize until in the water. Vests had small holes in them. This is risky for adults and kids. Need to have life jackets so air does not release. Snorkeling is done in the middle of ocean and shore. At times difficult to see fishes and turtles.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Joy
Great crew and breakfast was awesome, saw several turtles and beautiful fish
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Packages: | 2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Rodney
The boat and the ride was fun. The current in the water was a little strong so it was hard to go snorkeling. The kids really struggled and so did the majority of the adults. Most of the kids held on to a rope or to the boat itself. Would have been nicer in calmer waters. The cost was on the low end. So for the boat ride we enjoyed ourselves
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Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Just J
Let me start by saying that I’m used to going to tours where the crew is super fun and wild so I was expecting a lot more from a tour that offers cocktails. To get a drink you basically had to chase someone to get you one because it wasn’t like someone was there standing and serving drinks, they were busy eating their own lunch and chatting. Second, I’m used to crew assisting others that need help getting in and out of boat or at shore or struggling, this crew did not assist at all, you were on your own. So if you really do not know how to snorkel or are a start swimmer, you’re on your own. The turtles, well the snorkelers did not see any, the people on board said they saw 2. Could be that the reason none were around is because besides our boat that area is flooded with like 2 other boats filled with other snorkelers and this scares off the poor turtles. Overall a mediocre experience. Did not really enjoy it and not worth the cost. Would not recommend unless you’re taking it just to go for a cruise.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Anne L
Great time snorkeling with Alexio, Jonah, Noah and Brandon. Don’t let their youthful look fool you. These guys are courteous, knowledgeable and very friendly. My youngest had so much fun she didn’t even realize it was time to go back to the ship! Would do this again in a heartbeat! ♥️
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl M.
My husband and my kids ages 9 and 14 enjoyed this excursion. It wasn’t too short or too long, just perfect 90 minutes. I was amazed by the professionalism, fun and accommodation by the crew: Alec, Dave and Mina. I had severe motion sickness which was my fault for not taking Dramamine ahead of time. Good thing was the crew was quick and provided me unlimited ice chips and water. I left 2 pairs of our water shoes and wasn’t sure if I can still retrieve it. Happily they kept it until I picked it up today. The whole team and this activity is full of awesomeness. Next time I visit here from the Bay Area, I’ll make sure to do this activity again with this crew.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Tracy Rain
This trip was great! Lots of activities & plenty of time in the water! Big slide & platform jumping were the best! Also trampoline, paddle boards, kayaks, snorkeling ... all so much fun as advertised!
Team Captain Eric & Crew Luna, Sunny, Nacho & Matt made this trip very special. Easy to talk to the crew & very clear instructions.
Thanks!
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Packages: | 9:00 AM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Aurora
Staff and the experience was amazing. Snacks and fresh pineapple to refresh us in between our snorkeling. The captain knew all the right places to go where we found a lot of sea turtles and marine life. Awesome!
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Packages: | [11:00 AM] 2-Hour Standard Snorkel |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Marina Ferguson
The guys here are amazing. We had some much fun. They were really funny and conversed with you as well. After we were done looking at the turtles we got drinks, that's because of the package I got. But my sister, my friend and I loved it. It's worth the money, I would highly recommend this adventure and we were actually able to see turtles. They would point out where the turned were and we would take pictures, the ones who had GoPros. One of them even went all the way down and recorded it but I think I might've not hit the recording button so idk if we got the video, that's on me. But still I was so nice fun!!!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Mike
We thought we were booking a turtle snorkel it turns out it was a water sports trip. The boat is in terrible condition. Needs maintenance. When we got to where we we’re going it was a free for all. No coordination. They immediately launched kayaks, paddle boards and a floating trampoline from the stern. At the same time they lowered a water slid from the bow. They made no effort to separate the snorkelers from the kayaks and paddle boards. We wanted to snorkel, but after getting hit in the head 4 times by kayaks and paddle boards we exited the water and waited to return to the harbor. We personally observed several snorkelers get landed upon by people using the water slide. When we went to leave they did not do a head count to make sure everyone was back on board. We have scuba dived and snorkeled from Morea, Guam, Bahamas and Cayman Islands, and we never experienced a trip where they combined water sports such as these with snorkelers. Very dangerous.
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Packages: | 9:00 AM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Ulises
You have to get the deluxe package though. The slide is lots of fun. Jumping off the second story. Kayaking, paddle board.
Lots to do beside the snorkeling.
The snorkeling can be hit and miss depending on current and boat position. Make sure you ask the crew where the reef is located. Otherwise it will be hard to see any marine life.
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Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Corey
Although they cancelled the snorkeling due to water conditions the captain made it a blast and the kids loved it! The crew was awesome and super helpful!
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Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Keisha
Staff was amazing the whole boat guest crew wax amazing . The activities were amazing created so many memories. Do not forget your water and snacks Dont!!!!!
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Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Rachel Price
This was the first time for us to snorkel as a family. It was wonderful! The guides made sure we got somewhere where we were sure to see turtles. They were extremely helpful and fun! We will definitely be doing this again!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Ronnie
Went by myself with three kids, they were amazing at making sure none of kids died . This was our first time snorkeling so it was very much a learning experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/05/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Jake
So glad we took this activity. Had an amazing time with friends aboard the boat. The staff were very friendly and made the experience fun. Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/05/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Natalia N
It was cool experience, nice drinks. There weren't many turtles and the sea was not very clear there so we couldn't see many fishes or nature.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/22 |
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