Reviewed by: MBTSANG
- Everything was great everyone had a good time.
- We enjoyed the options, it was more of a free time at the sand bar situation. If you don't want to snorkel, they leave you at the boat. But, you'll still have access to the SUP and floaties to play at the sand bar. I spent some extra time with the SUP and tossed a football around with some other guys. You can walk around the sandbar and take more pictures. Someone is always around to make sure everything is ok.
- wife went snorkeling, they kindly ask about your swimming abilities and if you're a weaker swimmer they'll keep an eye on you. I also noticed they proactively hover around families with kids incase they needed help.
Everyone felt safe and comfortable the entire time.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
My husband and I had a great time. He was 12 weeks out from recovering from a pelvic reconstruction surgery and the staff were so accommodating! He enjoyed the boat ride and made it into the water for one snorkel spot! I even got inked on by an octopus! Great day on the water with attentive staff!
Aloha Amanda,
Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. It sounds like an amazing day, it's not too often we get to spot an octopus! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us on your next visit!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
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.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: MJUm
We stumbled upon Zodiac Rafting after getting declined at two other places but everyone in our group said they would have regretted going with anyone else!
First of all, they have all COVID safety measures in place. Temp check, all staff with masks, smaller groups so we felt comfortable and safe.
Second, the staff! Jennifer at reception was so sweet and accommodating. And Captain Collen, he’s the best! Knowledgeable and experienced without being overbearing or too chatty. Made sure we had the best ride, safe snorkeling trip, took us to special locations to see the Big Island in all it’s beauty and kept checking that we were having a good time and no one was uncomfortable. And they even provided reef safe sunscreen which we thought ours was but Captain explained it was not. They’re really passionate not only but people having a good time but that the natural life on the Big Island is protected and safe. We really appreciated that.
And let’s not forget, we had a private boat because it was just our family on the trip. So it was even extra special!
So don’t waste your time elsewhere. Just go straight to Zodiac people!
Aloha,
Thank you for such kind words. Our employees really do love the jobs they do. We are glad the private tour fit your families needs and made you feel comfortable as we come out of such a long pandemic period. I'm sure your captain and crew really enjoyed your family and sharing just how special our island is. Hope to have you all out again as there are more places on our island to see and snorkel.
Mahalo,
CZ Ohana
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 4-Hour Deluxe Morning Tour (8:00 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Alex
This was fun. Not to hard to get out to the sandbar and the scenery is amazing. For someone that has never kayaked before this was a great first time. My group agreed that we would do this activity again.
Aloha Alex! That's awesome! Thank you so much for the awesome review, and please do come see us again soon! Stoked to hear you and your group had a great time! Mahalo!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/06 |
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
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Vienna
After much research about all the different snorkeling excursions we decided to go with this one. Overall the entire experience was great. Captain Bob , Mike and the rest of the crew were extremely accomodating and courteous. The food hit the spot and the service was great.. This excursion even included transportation to and from hotel at No additional cost. I would definitely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a snorkeling adventure.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Tessie L
I am not a good swimmer and had never done snorkeling before. The crew was so great and was watching the poor swimmers and was always next to us giving instructions and reassurance. I felt so safe and before I realize it, I was able to swim and snorkel with confidence by myself. I had so much fun snorkeling and enjoying the fishes and nature under sea. It was definitely an amazing experience!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
We went on the sunset cruise and had a great experience. The crew/guides were knowledgeable, fun and helpful. When we got in the water, they knew where to take us for the best viewing.
The Manta Ray's were so cool to see. This should be on your must do activity list. I would recommend it over a regular day time snorkel trip. However, next time I would do the later night time trip. The Manta Rays seem to be more active the later it gets.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Melissa
This was an incredible experience. Our guide Steven did a fabulous job and gave my wife and daughters the confidence to give snorkeling a real try. I would definitely recommend this again, and then take that experience and go to a better snorkeling location. Great way to try it out and make sure you able and ready before making the expensive snorkeling investment!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/12 |
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.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 9:00 AM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Family Gau
This excursion was better than expected. Even though we were not able to do the snuba part they still made it special for all. We had the best time on this adventure. Highly recommend it for a family
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Discover Molokini Snorkel & SNUBA Cruise + BBQ Lunch (5 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/13 |
Reviewed by: PbPalumbo
From booking this experience to actual having the experience was AWESOME! Whether you're a beginner or a pro kayaker this is a super majestic and beautiful area to experience kayaking. The staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable of the area & scenic snorkel spots to paddle too. All the snorkel equipment is included in the rental. I recommend this place highly.
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a day on the bay, and thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for us! We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
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!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: James
The scooter was a blast! You also have to try the Seabob out as well. Was not expecting it that but glad I added to our trip. The crew was hands da bomb! Thanks!!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Amalia
My family had a great outing to the manta rays. The crew made us feel safe and made sure we had a great time. My 12 and 8 year old loved the experience as well. Would definitely recommend this crew.
Mahalo for the shout out to your crew and the 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing night. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again next time!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Jane
My friend and I had an absolutely wonderful time. I have never snorkeled before but the staff were so kind and helpful, and I was able to snorkel for the first time! It was such a great experience. Bring sunscreen!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Happyinhawaii
Thank you for the fantastic snorkeling experience. The crew was knowledgeable and friendly and we could not have asked for a better day! Thank you!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Alex U.
If you are ever on Big Island and looking for unforgettable experience, you have to snorkel with manta rays. They are massive, but completely harmless, and will swim up to and under you. Just have your camera ready and enjoy the show. Dolphin Discoveries took care of all the details and made everyone feel comfortable in the water. I will definitely consider them for other tours!
Mahalo Alex for your awesome review! We are so happy that you had a great time out on our manta ray snorkel! We do hope that we can see you again soon!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Jas
We had the time of our life at Captain Bobs sandbar your. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the area surrounding the sandbar. We also were able to swim with the turtles when we went snorkeling!! I would definitely go again and it was worth every penny!! Please don’t miss out on this tour
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
Awesome crew, it's actually an advantage to go on a smaller boat with fewer people, highly recommended.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Brian My
Our crew was awesome and made the experience just totally rad.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Ramirez family
Our family of eight adults had a terrific time on Captain Bob’s Kaneohe Bay sandbar excursion! Thank you crew, you all were wonderful! We would definitely to this again!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Rick
Awesome people ! They did a great job job of ensuring everyone had a good time
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | [8:00AM] Discover Kaanapali Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/31 |
Reviewed by: tilks
Awesome time! Super easy and fun! Very cool experience for us all!
Mahalo for joining us!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Cassidy
This was one of the top experiences we had while in Hawaii. Crew was awesome and the sandbar was just amazing. Huge plus that it was so organized and there was so many amenities (floaters, snorkel gear, snacks and drinks too). They sent out a list of things to remember to bring which is super helpful as well. Highly recommend.
Aloha Cassidy, Thank you very much for the compliments.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Morning Sandbar Snorkel Cruise [until June 30, 2021] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mikiala
Great way to experience the sandbar. Always wanted to go, but didn’t have any way to get there. Fun playing volleyball and snorkeling. Drinks on board was a plus. Loved the fact that the burgers we had on board were cooked on the grill they had on the boat and weren’t dry.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/23 |
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.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Dude
Was lots of fun! Saw manta rays and enjoyed the sunset!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Tips and suggestions
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Aloha and Mahalo for your feedback! We look forward to seeing you in the near future.