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All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours in Hawaii
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Amazing cruise !
Reviewed by: Clemence
I couldn’t have made a better choice for my cruise on the Kaneohe Sandbar. The staff is amazing, always ready to help you. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the water activities and the rides on the boat are enjoyable with the great live music that is being played. Don’t hesitate and book the tour with them ! You’ll have a great time for sure !
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/07 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Great snorkeling and sea cave tour experience
Reviewed by: Tanya L.
The captain and the assistant are very nice and knowledgeable. We saw a few amazing sea caves and lava tubes on the way to the snorkeling stops. Saw beautiful fishes at both stops and the 2nd stop (Captain Cook's Monument) is best and our GoPro caught awesome videos of those beautiful fishes.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/07 |
Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
Great service and a wonderful time!
Reviewed by: Kim
The workers were knowledgeable, friendly, and very welcoming. Getting into the water was easy and straightforward, and the kayaking itself was very fun. We went to the outer coral areas and then went all the way back over to the sandbar area. Generally for snorkeling, I recommend just sticking to the coral areas - there are a number of islands on the east side. The sandbar doesn't have too much going on, plus there are more people.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/17 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport
So fun!
Reviewed by: Lawrenz
The crew was very nice. I can't wait to go again.
Thank you so much for joining us and shared your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Such a great time !
Reviewed by: Brian
Took my wife and 6 year old son on the morning snorkel cruise. It was conveniently located and easy to navigate finding. Mina and the team were very helpful, accommodating and ensured that we had an awesome time . We spotted about 5 turtles and tons of schools of fish.
We will do this trip everytime we’re on the island
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/19 |
Alii Kai Molokini Snorkel Cruise - Luxury All-Inclusive Catamaran with Breakfast, Lunch & Open Bar
Great tour, beware of motion sickness
Reviewed by: DMB
The staff of this tour are great, from the moment you get picked up until the end. The food is great and the boat is really nice. My only issue was that the waters were quite choppy at the molokini crater and it was not the easiest snorkel experience.
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| Packages: | 5-hour Molokini One Stop Snorkel (Apr-Dec) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures
Fantastic snorkeling and whale watching on the Aqua Adventures!
Reviewed by: Minh Pham
It was a great day of snorkeling and whale watching on the Aqua Adventures. The captain was knowledgeable and funny. He was clearly enjoying what he was doing and went out of his way to make the trip truly enjoyable. The staff was super helpful. Kudo to Aqua Adventures for a memorable day. Thank you guys! Cheers.
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| Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/05 |
Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch
Good option
Reviewed by: Mariah
Overall, I thought it was very good. Crew was nice and professional. They served lunches and accommodated *most* dietary restrictions. Seeing turtles was really cool. Unfortunately I picked this tour for where it said we were snorkeling. The crew made a last minute decision to change our snorkel spot due to winds.
Aloha and thank you for joining us on the Four Winds!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/05 |
Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Great kayaking tour, not-so-great snorkeling tour
Reviewed by: Jams
Kayaking the Hanalei River was magestic! The tour guides were fun and interesting and knowledgable! When we got to the snorkeling place, it seemed like it would be good - lots of reef, but then it was not as good as it seemed. I think the reef was too high in the sense that you could only snorkel around the coral, not above it as I'm used to, so if you don't find the "channel" (there are several false leads/dead-ends) then you may get stuck on top of the coral which means you may have to step on it, which you're not supposed to do! This is particularly challenging with children. The gear was all one-size-fits-no-one really well. I thought there would be children's sized gear so we didn't bother bringing the cheap children's gear that we purchased earlier in the week - I thought the tour would have better gear. All-in-all, we barely snorkeled! But otherwise, the tour was lovely!
Aloha Jams, Thanks for your nice, informative and fair review. Glad the guides, panorama, setting that is Hanalei made up for the disappointing snorkeling. At times depending on weather snorkeling, once in a while can be a “hit or miss”. Glad the guides were stil able to fun you. With small children we encourage folks to bring those cheap snorkeling gear that you mentioned. Stay well and thanks again for taking the time to share.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide
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| Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/04 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Had a great time on the boat and sand bar
Reviewed by: Raju
All the crew members are very nice and passionate to make the trip for all guests a memorable one.
The sand bar area is great for activities.
All of us enjoyed this.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/04 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Life Changing with The Best Crew Ever!
Reviewed by: Marlene209c
It's true, discovering the Manta's is a must do on Kona and the best place is Keauhou Bay with the "Dolphin Discovery" crew. I chose this company based on their reviews and it was the best decision I made! Our family numbered 6 among an intimate group of 12, plus the crew. Everyone of the crew from the "in-water" guides (Justin & Chaz) to the Capt. and shore staff were AMAZING. Super helpful, patient, approachable, knowledgeable and everything a group could ask for and more! Equipment is top notch and the hot, lavender/chamomile tea & cookies after the swim/snorkeling is the perfect touch!! Thank you very, very much for making this one of the most memorable experiences we had in Kona!!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/03 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
So much fun! Great crew!
Reviewed by: Christina S
This was one of the best tours we’ve taken. Didn’t know what to expect but it was a blast!! The crew were superb, lunch was yummy and the music was great. Everything about this trip screams fun and family friendly!!
The tour was basically singing with the musicians and again, it was super friendly. We had the banana boat ride and the bumper boat. The kids had a blast! They let you do all the stuff and they come get you if you purchased these rides as extra! Come spend some time with these folks! Definitely worth it!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
A great time on Kaneohe Bay
Reviewed by: L.S. Yamaneko
My friend and I had one of the best days on Oahu during this tour. From pick-up to drop-off, and everything in between, it was the perfect morning on the water.
After getting picked up in Waikiki, it was a quick drive to Kaneohe Bay, and a KBOS employee was there to meet us once the bus arrived. We got checked in and headed on-board, and it was non-stop fun from there.
The live musicians are EXCELLENT. Like, better than anything you will hear on the radio, and they also do double duty as lifeguards once you are in the water. We went snorkeling, stand-up paddling, and just chilled in the water since it was so calm and clear.
We brought our own food to the tour, but the donuts and hot tea were appreciated.
Definitely a repeat visit on my next trip to Hawaii!!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/03 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
a terrible experience
Reviewed by: Joy
Please do not go there in Dec. The day we went, it was very windy and cloudy. Under the water in that area, you can see nothing except corals. There may be a few small fishes. That’s all. Moreover, the organizer did not provide fippers and there are many corals, , so there was no way to stand up. My friend had many wounds.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/22 |
2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran
A+
Reviewed by: Trina Litton
Best experience ever. I seen so many beautiful. Fish and turtles. The crew were awesome and fun i would definitely do it again. Just being out there on the ocean was so amazing
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Manta rays
Reviewed by: Boele
Crew, equipment, boat, customers and experience were all AWESOME
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Awesome experience
Reviewed by: Joe
Food was included which was a plus. Live music and the singers were amazing, and they took our request for a song. The whole crew was very friendly and did everything to make each activity fun. Would definitely recommend to anyone planning on snorkeling, kayaking, and/or kayaking.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
First timer friendly!
Reviewed by: Melody
We had the best time! The team was so nice and helped us learned to kayak (it was our first time!) they we’re super patient. I can’t wait to do it again.
Aloha Melody! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such amazing feedback for us! We really appreciate that, and I am so glad to hear that you had this kind of experience as a first timer. That's great. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Wonderful experience
Reviewed by: Jose Murillo
Great experience, the staff was so warm and loving! Highly recommend. Plenty of wildlife to see if your snorkeling. Musicians were awesome too.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Great fun!
Reviewed by: Susan
What a great day! Wonderful crew, musicians made the day extra fun and special. Sandbars, kayaks, paddle boards and float… you can’t go wrong.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Fun excursion!
Reviewed by: Adiba
The staff was super friendly and accommodating. It was a really fun experience. We got to see turtles and spinner dolphins! It was a great way for us to end our trip in Hawaii. It is recommended though to know swimming well if you want to snorkel as the life jackets are not buoyant enough to keep you afloat.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/20 |
2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included
great crew and fun experience
Reviewed by: amy
Family of 5 had a great time. Crew was very nice and knowledgeable and made the experience even better. Beautiful turtles and fish.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran
Rude swimmers. Please describe how to snorkel with aloha before disembarking.
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 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Great experience with awesome crew
Reviewed by: big island lover
We took the cruise last Thursday. The cruise time from the harbor to the site was a little long but worthful. The sunset view was beautiful. And we were so lucky to see a group of dolphins. The two girls were super nice and very helpful. Also, they offer a different price for people with ride-only. It was a great experience. I regret for not giving tips because my wallet was left in the car. I hope they could accept Zelle/Apple pay of tips later.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
Not as advertised.
Reviewed by: Kirk
Kayaking was fun but it was a little disappointing to find that the sandbar and related islands are all under water. The pictures showed a sandbar above water where you could exit the kayak and walk or play. In reality, the sandbars are 3-4 ft. under water. You can stand on them but you are just standing in the shallow water. According to the employee, the sandbars are under water most of the time - rarely are they exposed, due to tidal conditions. Need an extreme negative tide and the right time of the year to actually see sand. Would have been nice to know before we showed up for our trip.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/27 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Phenomenal experience!
Reviewed by: Suzie
The manta ray night snorkel was AMAZING! Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. They took the time to meet each one of us individually. Being in the dark ocean with these amazing creatures is a breathtaking experience that can’t be put into words or explained with videos. You just have to do it. We have 5-6 rays that barrel rolled under us continuously for about 20 minutes.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/27 |
Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup
Capt. Bob awesome tour
Reviewed by: AFL and family
Capt. Ige and crew was great. They treated us very good and showed us a great time. I am definitely going to do it again with other friend that comes up from abroad. Beach volleyball was fun and snorkeling near the reef was a blast as we were close to a sea turtle.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/27 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport
Had a great time!
Reviewed by: Cher
My family really enjoyed the trip/tour. They had a shuttle to pick up us from the hotel in Waikiki. We saw so many fish and sea turtles. Definitely want to do it again!
Aloha and Mahalo! We're very pleased to hear that you had a great time in the sandbar. Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/30 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
One Word: Disappointed
Reviewed by: Chris
I paid for and experienced the sunset Manta Ray Night Time Snorkelling on Dec. 23, 2021. I completely understand that these are wild animals and that it's extremely unpredictable whether or not you'll get a good chance to see them up close and personal. That said, that is what this company is selling and what we are paying extremely good money for. if you are going to charge for it, then every effort should be made to deliver on that experience.
The crew overall did a decent job, but once we arrived at the area where the Manta Rays were supposed to be, I was surprised to see a huge number of boats of various sizes and setups. I then realized that perhaps our setup was not ideal. I noticed that some arrange the snorkelers in a circle or square formation, making it more likely for everyone to get a good view of the Manta Ray if it shows up. Our setup was just some floating paddle boards, and our particular location was not ideal. I would say all of us on our particular paddle board barely caught a glimpse of a Manta Ray, whereas others I believe based on what they said got a much better view. This was extremely disappointing. I'm sure those who did catch a good shot will talk about a different experience, but all of us who were on the boat paid good money, not just those who got a good view of the Manta Rays.
This makes it hard to recommend this particular outfit to others
Aloha Chris, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve our tours. We are deeply sorry that your encounter with the Manta Rays fell short of expectations on our tour. Our captain and crew went to great lengths to provide a memorable experience, but the unpredictability of wildlife and ocean conditions can sometimes pose challenges. We hope you can join us again in the future to restore your impression of our tour and see more Mantas up close. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
Awesome experience for beginners (non-swimmers).
Reviewed by: aj3031
We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids 9yr old and 6yr old). Instructor was very patient enough to guide us how to snorkel. He provided us some tricks to make snorkeling easier for beginners. He was always there to help us out and made us feel comfortable. Except for my spouse everyone else in the group are non-swimmers, the instructor helped us navigate through the water, and to top it he took amazing videos of us while snorkeling :)
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/26 |
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Aloha! Sorry for the late reply, but thank you so much for taking the time to leave awesome feedback for us. We really appreciate that! Glad to hear it sounds like you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!