Reviewed by: iLo823
Super fun experience! Crew was great. Saw 3 sea turtles (or the same one 3 times....who knows). The last one literally swam right up to me, which was awesome. Next time will rent an underwater camera so I can get some photos too.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Olivia
Knowledgeable, friendly crew members. No dolphins the day we went, but we saw a shark!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Elaina
The tour was awesome. Too much fun. The crew and band were amazing. We will definitely join this tour again to kaneohe and other tours around the islands that they may have. Captain Sandy was super nice. The banana boat was fun.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Disappointed!!!
I would not recommend snorkeling with this company. The captain implied turtles would be all around us--we only saw a couple turtles after everyone was out of the water and only saw a few fish while snorkeling. Also, flotation devices were defective--they kept deflating while in the water. Lifeguard apologized for bad snorkeling spot and defective equipment. Save your money and don't snorkel here!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/28 |
Reviewed by: The k
I really liked the turtle snorkel excursion. We went out short boat ride to the snorkel site. The equipment was excellent everything fit right. The snorkel experience was amazing. I actually saw five sea turtles. They are so neat. I was able to take pictures with my underwater camera. It was abs big. The hides were very nice abs I was able ti get a Diet Coke.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Matasa
This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had on a vacation. It was priced right, just the right amount of time, super amazing staff/guides, and the best value all around. The boat ride is peaceful and quick. The sandbar was amazing and gives you enough time to meet others or practice your snorkeling skills. Seeing the turtles was so exciting and plentiful. The actual snorkeling was really the highlight. It was absolutely beautiful. If you visiting Honolulu this is a must-do activity!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/26 |
Reviewed by: 波瑠子
I think the tides played a role, but the sandbar was hardly visible at all. The water level was about waist-deep. Since snorkeling was supposed to be done at that sandbar, it was too shallow and there were no fish at all. Not even a sea turtle or any fish could be seen. The two and a half hours of free time were boring. I felt that for turtle watching, it might be better to take the boat to a different location. It was fun to be able to rent a paddleboard. Everyone on the boat was eating and drinking plenty of snacks and juice. By the way, there was no guidance in Japanese at all.
潮の関係もあると思うがサンドバーが全然出ていなかった。腰ぐらいの水位があった。シュノーケルも
そのサンドバーで行う為、浅くて魚が全然いない。
ウミガメはおろか魚すらみられなかった。。2時間半フリーの時間は退屈だった。タートルウォッチも
もう少し船を違う場所に行っても良いのでは?と感じた。パドルボートを貸してもらえたのは楽しくて良かった。船上のスナック、ジュースは皆たくさん食べて飲んでました。ちなみに日本語での案内は全くありません。
Thank you for choosing our company among many tours for the Captain Bruce's Paradise Reef Tour. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations. Regardless of the natural conditions at the sandbar, we will use your feedback to improve our tour content and services in the future. We hope you will visit us again on another occasion. 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。サンドバーでの自然条件に関わらず、頂いたご意見を元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: | 午後プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Jason B
Family went out with an experienced staff in locating the turtles. Great experience snorkeling with large turtles. Drinks were included and I thought maybe one per guest, but I was able to have 3.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/26 |
Reviewed by: The Sullivan Family
The crew were fabulous! We all would do it again!
Yes, please come back to see Manta Rays and us!!
A hui hou
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Luke
Perfect time. Sandbar was amazing. It was just super fun and relaxing. Snorkeling area was great too. A good amount of space to cover. Even some locals talk about this sandbar being a unique place.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Barry
Very convenient as we stayed at the Outrigger, a stones throw from where we boarded the vessel. Crew was very friendly and that always helps. Confused about flippers. Posting on web site said they are not provided by yet they were given out on the ship. I’m glad, made snorkeling a lo easier. Turtles were fun to watch. Only wish we saw more of the reef. Had a very good time.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/18 |
Reviewed by: JAM
Came with a large party which consisted of small children. My little ones cried A LOT during the boat ride and I felt really bad, but the two gentlemen working were more than understanding. They provided free drinks, chips and snorkels for everyone and we were also able to bring our own. The tour itself was amazing! The Hawaiian ocean is breathtaking. We definitely want to return when our little ones are a bit older and hopefully they won’t cry next time around!
Aloha JAM, Breathtaking ended! Thank you so much for joining us and shared your experience with us. Hopefully next time will be more relaxing
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Sarah M
The crew was awesome , very chill and down to earth vibes. They made sure everyone was safe and had a good time. With this being my first visit to Hawaii and first time snorkeling with turtle i would definitely have to recommend for everyone to sign up for this experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Coulter Baldes
We went out and from the beginning we were hesitant. Adella helped us out in the water and gave us great instructions that eased our fears and we had one of the best times ever. From the time we left the harbor, until we returned it was fun, we had a great time!
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| Packages: | Snorkeling and Snuba |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/16 |
Reviewed by: TB12
The staff was very friendly, burgers were delicious… would recommend to anyone visiting Oahu for a few days.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Liz
Fun experience! Windy on the day we went so we couldn’t go to the crater. Boat is clean. Crew friendly, professional, organized and helpful; prepared us for everything and kept on schedule. The food was alright, kept us fed and hydrated for all the snorkeling.
Tons of fish in west Maui where we stopped. Two spots. We even went to a turtle cleaning station! Saw a honu or two.
We had a great time. Maybe next time we can check out the crater :)
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| Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Katy C
The entire experience from start to finish was amazing! The sunset cruise was a fun addition to swimming with the Mantas. The staff is super fun, helpful and knowledgeable. The Mantas are breathtaking- we were in awe of them! I’m so glad we did this tour, definitely a major highlight of our week in Kona!
Aloha,
We are grad you had a great time with Manta Rays,
They come so close and flip flip flips..it's really amazing!
Thank you very much for your nice pic ;)
Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
They weren't joking when they said "turtles sightings guaranteed" - I think we saw about 5 turtles at once, maybe more! The water was so clear that it made seeing everything, including eels and pufferfish, in the reefs so easy. The crew also found a sea urchin and an octopus that they brought up to the surface for us to see and learn about. They were a very fun group that made the experience easy and fun. We wanted to redo the experience all over again as soon as it was done! I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Mommy_AT
Such a memorable experience for my family. The captain and his assistants were friendly and very knowledgeable about the island and the living creatures in and around it. I love how thoughtful the business is - simple things like plastic bins under the seats to make sure our things are kept dry, the drinks and snacks provided aboard, and the cleanliness in and around the boat. Loved every minute of our time there!
Aloha, Thank you so much for having us and sharing your memorable experience with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
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| Packages: | Morning Sandbar Snorkel Cruise [until June 30, 2021] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
First they changed our tour from 8am to 2pm which I did not like because supposedly you can see more marine life in the early morning. We only got to see 1 turtle and few fish. Where they took us snorkeling wasn't too far from our departure place, when I was hoping it would be further to enjoy more of the ocean. I did enjoy the snorkeling and the tour but wouldn't do it again.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/19 |
Reviewed by: ヒロシです
The sea in Heaven was incredibly beautiful! My partner and I participated together. The crew was very kind, and we enjoyed snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding comfortably. I was moved to see sea turtles up close. I definitely want to participate again.
天国の海めちゃめちゃキレイでした!パートナーと2人で参加したんですが。クルーもとても親切で気持ち良くシュノーケルやSUPが楽しめました。ウミガメが間近で見れて感動しました。是非また参加したいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. The photos of your SUP are wonderful! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience, including encounters with sea turtles and the SUP activity, thanks to the beautiful weather. Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。SUPのお写真素敵ですね!天気に恵まれ、ウミガメとの出会いやSUP体験など楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/15 |
Reviewed by: AJ Black
We had fun….but tt was windy and a tough paddle. Snorkeling was a zero. Sandbar was under water. It’s a beautiful place, though. Maybe wait until it is not windy.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/06 |
Reviewed by: ADu
This private snorkel tour was 100% worth the money. A private pontoon boat with many amenities, including snacks, drinking water, water sport toys and others were all provided. Captain Kokua could not have been friendlier and showed us a lot to see in the area. The sandbar of course was beautiful and a huge highlight of the trip.
Aloha ADu! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of yours. We are very pleased to hear that friends and family are having such a wonderful time at the sandbar. Mahalo for your support!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Laura Connell
The crew of Alii Nui was incredible! They treated us like royalty while aboard their vessel. From the delicious breakfast and lunch with open bar, to the sunscreen and fresh towels, to the cooling eucalyptus towel and sunglass cleaner upon arrival back to port, they thought of every detail. I’ve never seen a crew work so hard as a team and make it look effortless, all with a smile and servant attitude and total engagement. Truly a pleasure meeting each of you. And the snorkeling was absolutely beautiful! We saw turtles and beautiful fish of all kinds. Captain Trent was so knowledgeable and knew the best places to go to see the beauty but avoid the crowds. And Savannah, thank you for capturing the underwater photos of us that we wouldn’t have been able to get. Thank you so much for the amazing day! I highly recommend this excursion!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package (Group of 1-9 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/03 |
Reviewed by: NicolePhillips
So much fun an great service! The food was really good too!
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Sarah G
My number one goal while in Hawaii was to see a sea turtle in the wild and boy did this trip deliver! There were about a dozen sea turtles right where we jumped in the water and would come close and just hang out. It was truly incredible! The boat crew were awesome and made sure we had everything we needed. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Snorkel Cruise [Apr 15th - Dec 14th] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Ronin
Our captain was knowledgeable and very helpful. The water was perfect just a little choppy. She guided us to snorkeling area and we also saw turtles. Loved it
Aloha Ronin, on behalf of Capt. Bruce, we would like to thank you for this amazing review. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/30 |
Reviewed by: CMG
We were not able to attend, one in our group was ill. Unfortunately, no alternate dates were offered so we lost our money. We were fortunate that some of the other excursions we booked were willing to accommodate changes.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Evelia
This experience was amazing!
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and we can't stop talking about how cool this experience was.
We got to see BIG and BEAUTIFUL mantarays and they were really close too.
The guys from the crew were also super nice, funny and told us lots of interesting facts about the marine life.
Congratulation on your wedding !
We are happy to spending such a special time with you.
Manta rays make a beautiful sight very close to us.
Wish you happiness!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Turtle
Relatively on-time schedule, and easy to find the meeting spot.
The tour was well organized with a good size of the crews and customers for the price. The boat is steady and clean, very nice to stay for 5 hours.
The captain was very experienced and he made the boat ride so fun by how he explains things, how he operates the boat, and how he interacts with the customers. He is very respectable and friendly.
The crews are also very informative! They shared so many stories of Hawaii myth, how they grew up in Kauai, and how wonderful nature is.
I am very glad that we did a boat tour to see the Napali Coast. I hiked several trails along the coast and took a flight tour as well. All the views have different looks. I loved that I could get to do snorkel with the boat tour, I swam with so many fish and turtles.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
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Mahalo for the review Elaina!