Reviewed by: Lisen
It was a very windy day unfortunately so we couldn’t paddle out to the proper sand bar ( they told us not to). We paddle to the smaller sand bars closer to the shore, but we should have needed a guide, it was hard to know if we were in the right place and we saw almost nothing such as fishes and stuff, we did see one turtle that raced past us so fast. We had booked for a half day but we where only away for 2,5 hours because also the water was cold…
Maybe this excursion should be during the summer months and not during winter time.
The crew where really nice and friendly and did there best to help us and guide us, although next time we would pay a little bit more and get a guide and maybe take a boat!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Dave and Mary
We had a fantastic time on this tour. The staff was great and we had a great time. Great!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Nancy Mayorga
It was fun , would recommend and do again. Everyone was helpful and nice.
Thank you so much for joining us and shared your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/04 |
Reviewed by: MINY
Although the see condition was rough, we had a wonderful time viewing the famous Na Pali coast line. This cruise in winter time is good for people who do not get sea sick.
Besides, we saw a number of whales jumping out of water around our boat. It's the mating season for whales, therefore, they are very active. Seeing whales jumping out of water nearby was out if my expectations. I'd definitely recommend this cruise.
We are so happy to be a part of memories you'll be looking back on for years to come! Thank you for choosing us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what a great time you had! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/24 |
Reviewed by: ABel
Yuki and the entire team are a fantastic crew. It’s clearly one of the best activities on the island. Highly recommend them! The volleyball on the sandbar, turtle sightings, and snorkeling along with all the food and drinks were very well coordinated.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Jidapa
Overall great experience! probably one of the best place to go kayaking in Hawaii. However, please be mindful that the sandbar would be under water in December. It's still shallow enough to enjoy and have a nice photo though!
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for leaving such great feedback. We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Solo Kayak Rental |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Irene
I’ve been to around 6-7 different snorkel tours and the experience at Bob’s tour is by far the best. The tour is well planned, faculties are pretty new and the crew attend to a lot of details - like you’ll get a shower right after you get out of water which helps a lot if you don’t like the sea smell & want to get warm and dry quickly. The lunch is also really delicious. They even provide hot chocolate after the snorkeling, not to mention the beautiful white sand, dozens of turtles and tremendous view at the snorkeling point. Mahalo for the great experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Greg
Was thrilling and informative. The crew were friendly and helpful and made every effort to make sure the experience was enjoyable. The mantas were so close and very impressive. Also saw dolphins as a bonus.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Buster
Kaneohe bay is so beautiful. Everyone was very nice. Snorkeling was super fun. Volleyball on the sandbar was also really fun. Seeing the turtles off the sides of the boat was really cool too.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Grandma Tess
Despite a windy day, Captain Cindy was able to find a great place to snorkel. The briefing provided by the captain described the best ways to snorkel. I learned something new! I felt safe as the crew had a member who went on a surfboard to watch over the participants.
I can’t believe the hospitality of the crew— serving drinks, food and snacks with ease.
This was one of the highlights of our trip.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/20 |
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: Kati Smith
But definitely not much to see on the reef
a bit disappointed to that level
the boat drive is very close to shore
Glad we brought our booze :-)))
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
It couldn't have been any better. The crew was fantastic. We visited two sites to snorkel and snuba. The extra cost to snuba is worth every penny. They accommodated my son's disability and made his trip fantastic. The captain's sense of humor kept you smiling. Everything we did felt safe so it was easy to just relax and enjoy the experience. The Aqua Adventure is the crew to go with.
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| Packages: | Snorkeling and Snuba |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Madhavi
Throughly enjoyed the trip!! It was super fun!! My family and myself enjoyed every bit of the time. Service and guided tour was awesome!! All the crew members were super helpful and cooperative!!
We are so happy to hear how much your group enjoyed being out on the water with us! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha
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| Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Angela
We thoroughly enjoyed the outing! The crew was fantastic. The kids and us spent time on SUP, and kayak. We didn't feel rush at all. We also had time to snorkel and see the tropical fishes. I would totally recommend this activity by KBOS.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Cynthia
It was our first time visiting Hawaii, and this sand bar package trip made our experience so much better! Had a great time snorkeling, paddle-boarding, and kayaking at the sandbar! The crew members are very kind and helpful as well. Live music inside the boat made time fly too! I would definitely suggest this package to all my friends!
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/17 |
Reviewed by: J and M with family
Much to enjoy, too little time. Staff and musicians capped off the entire experience.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Osidemike
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. The adventure began about 7 AM, on time, and we were shuttled to the boat in a small dinghy with the boarding of the small shuttle being an interesting and fun experience. The captain and crew provide everything that is needed to have a great time including snorkel and mask and fins. Wetsuit tops are available. Flotation devices were available if needed. In fact it is best not to bring too much equipment since boarding the dinghy may cause some of your belongings to get a bit wet. Willow, the captains mate, gave us a safety talk and off we went on our adventure to Lanai. The two dive spots were wonderful. We were able to do some spectacular whale watching on our way to the dive spots and on our return trip. Snacks and drinks were perfect. All in all this was a well run adventure and one of the high points of the trip was Willow with her bubbly personality and friendly demeanor. My spouse and I recommend this trip highly for both experienced snorkelers and beginners. At the end of the journey we left a well-deserved gratuity since we were so impressed with the entire operation. We are sure that, if you take this trip with Kaanapali ocean adventures, you will be thrilled with the entire experience just as we were. As a final note, the adventure begins early in the morning. There is parking available at every hotel that is free and is identified as “beach access parking“. There are only about 20 spots available at each hotel but, since the adventure begins so early in the morning, we had no trouble finding these free parking spots. If you park in the parking structure the cost of a days worth of parking is around $40. In addition, the organization will send a text the day before the trip to inform you of items you need to bring and specific instructions on where to meet.
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| Packages: | Half Day Morning Snorkel (7:15 am Departure) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Haris
An amazing experience! It’s so well organized and they give you all the information you need to have an amazing time! It’s a wonderful experience and the crew is fantastic! Hanging out at the Sandbar is a unique experience, and as an added bonus, saw lots of turtles and lots of beautiful fish! Absolutely recommend it to anyone thinking about it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Josh
These folks are awesome! They made every second fun and were very safe with everything they did. We had our 1 year old son with us who does great adventuring. They made sure it was east for us and that we all had a good time. They were also so careful to protect the coral and wildlife at the sandbar.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/16 |
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: Aaron Roberts
The crew for Aqua Adventures was spectacular. I'm disabled, I can walk with a brace but mainly use a wheelchair. They helped me on to the boat and carried my chair on to the boat. They made sure I was included in every activity, including the bonus whale sightings we have seen. One crew member helped me get fin on and off each time and made sure that I was able to find the turtles during the coral city visit. The captain was upbeat and had wonderfully bad jokes but made sure everyone knew exactly was going on and safe in their Adventures. The food was great too!
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| Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Awale Farah
The experience was amazing. A big ray came so close touched my elbow.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/14 |
Reviewed by: The Otañezs
Great staff- super friendly and accommodating. Lunch was good and the few locations we stopped at were so nice! A definite MUST
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Tejasvi Gangaiah
I would highly recommend this tour of all the snorkeling tours. This is very good for swimmers and non swimmers as the water level is only about 4ft near the sandbar. There is a beautiful coral reef that swimmers can go. The instructors are very helpful for non swimmers as they take them personally to show the turtles.
Aloha and thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of yours. Your review is greatly appreciated and we hope to see you again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: DD.
Everything was amazing everyone made the best out of it even though it was raining.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/10 |
Reviewed by: LVM
This tour was amazing and one of the best I’ve been on. The entire staff was very attentive and happy. I will definitely be back.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Julia
In December, I signed up with transportation included. I thought the ocean conditions would vary daily due to the tides. It was mentioned that there would be wetsuits on the boat, but there were none available. Inside the boat, there were tea, chips, and apples available for free.
When we arrived at the sandbar, the captain explained in English that we should not go behind the boat. In December, the water was quite cold, so it wasn't comfortable to stay in for long. We were brought back to the boat once for a snorkeling briefing. Personally, I think if they had explained it first, we wouldn't have had to come back up. It was too cold for me to go in a second time.
After the experience, I asked a local, and they said that due to climate change, the sea level has risen, making it rare for sandbars to form in recent years. At 148 cm tall, the water was just deep enough for me to stand. There were life jackets available. I felt that for this price, we could have done diving instead.
12月、送迎付きで申し込みました。海の状況は、満ち引きがあるため、コンディションは、日々違うと思って参加。
船内にウエットスーツがあると書いてありましたが、置いておらず。
船内にはお茶や、チップス、リンゴが置いてあります、自由に頂くことが可能です。
サンドバーに着いたら、船長より英語で船より後ろに行ってはいけないなどの説明があります。12月、水はかなり冷たいのでずーっと入ってられるという感じではありませんでした。途中で一回船に戻されて、シュノーケルの説明があります。個人的に、最初に説明すれば一度上がることなかったのになぁと思います。寒いから2回目入ることができませんでした。
体験後、現地の方に伺いましたが、温暖化の影響で海水量が増え、近年、サンドバーになる事は稀だそうです。身長148センチの私は、足がやっと着くくらいの深さでした。ライフジャケットはあります。この料金なら、ダイビングができたなぁと感じました。
Thank you for choosing our Captain Bruce's Heaven on the Sea Tour among many options. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations. Regarding the wetsuits, due to hygiene concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were available by reservation only, and we regret that this information was not communicated effectively, causing you inconvenience. We aim to improve our tour content and services to ensure your satisfaction, regardless of weather conditions and other factors, and we hope you will visit us again in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度は数あるツアーの中から弊社をお選びいただいたにも関わらず、ご期待にお応えできなかったことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。ウェットスーツに関しましてはコロナ禍における衛生面の観点より事前予約性となっておりましたがご案内が行き届いておらずに大変ご迷惑をおかけいたしました。寒さ対策等含め、天候等の条件に関わらずご満足いただくことができるように今後のツアー内容・サービスの向上を目指して参りますので、またの機会にぜひお越しいただけますと幸いです。貴重なご感想をいただきありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Alan
The activities were great and the crew was helpful and friendly. It was a great experience! the volleyball game before the snorkeling was fun and helped everyone get to know each other, and the snorkeling was terrific. Highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Shivangi
Perfect experience. All the crew members were very active and supportive. Live event added lots of fun and excitement. I would prefer if time would be more. 2 hrs flies like anything. Crew member helped me in doing snorkeling and all the time juices and donuts were available.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/10 |
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