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Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Shark/Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Erica

This tour was so much fun!!!! The guys were very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable
I would highly recommend no cage. I would be lying if I said I was not nervous. SO MUCH FUN

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Packages: Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/26
Activity Date: 2021/08/24

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Mana Kai Turtle Snorkel

Reviewed by: Liz

Our family enjoyed the boat ride. It was about 15 min away. The staff was wonderful. I was able to see only two turtles and some fish. That was very cool. The current was a bit strong at times. Glad the staff helped me with their surf boards.
My three kids ages: 4,5,8, had a hard time swimming because the current was a bit strong so they were only in the water for about 5 minutes. The goggles & snorkel equipment were too big for the toddlers. Next time we will pack ours. We did pack the vests for the kids but they do have some available.
They did see some turtles over the surface. Great weather. We did the 2 pm tour. Make sure to pack some nausea medicine, some folks felt very sick.
We liked being able to bring our own food & drinks.

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/26
Activity Date: 2021/08/24

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

The best time!

Reviewed by: Ashton

My boyfriend and I and our two friends had the best time! Snorkeling was amazing and we had a blast on the catamaran ride! The whole crew was so friendly and helpful and made us feel so comfortable! Would 100% come back again!

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/26
Activity Date: 2021/08/24

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Great crew, awful photographer

Reviewed by: Cece

The crew were friendly, but the photographer was no good. Don’t purchase the pictures. They are not worth it. She basically only took pictures of u on the boat, which u can also do with your own camera. When it’s time to go under water, the photographer was too busy snorkeling herself. We had to chase her down for some pictures, but it came out super blurry. At the end when the pictures package were emailed to us, it consists many Google under water sea life images. I’d recommend u bring ur own phone with waterproof pouch, the pictures will be so much better.

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Packages: [Apr-Sep] 3.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/24
Activity Date: 2021/08/17

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

They were all really good in giving u info N helpful. Thanks again guys keep up the good work

Reviewed by: Daniel

They were all really good in giving u info
N helpful. Thanks again guys keep up the good work

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/24
Activity Date: 2021/08/22

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Snorkeling with turtles

Reviewed by: Ren

It was an incredible and amazing experience!! Words can’t explain how great everything was

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/24
Activity Date: 2021/08/22

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Great experience.

Reviewed by: Lucy

Everything was amazing. Thank you to entire crew and specially to our server Meg.

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Packages: Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/24
Activity Date: 2021/08/21

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Staff (Jay Jay) was taking an inappropriate video

Reviewed by: Andree

We were having a great time on vacation and were looking forward to snorkeling and enjoying some drinks. The staff (specifically jay jay and Noah) were being very unprofessional. They weren’t treating us as if we were paying customers. At first we tried to excuse it as they were being goofy. Then we heard Noah say, “there’s jay jay back at it again,” and he had his phone out recording a video directed towards my girlfriends butt as she was trying to snorkel. This immediately made us feel uncomfortable. We confronted jay jay about it afterwards and he said he was filming Noah but that obviously felt like a lie. This unprofessional behavior brought a burden and discomfort to our vacation. We ended up not drinking as we both felt uncomfortable. We would like to be refunded.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/23
Activity Date: 2021/08/21

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Phenomenal, Once in a Lifetime Experience with the Sharks!

Reviewed by: Daniel A.

A heartfelt welcoming by the family team! Loved that they are down to earth, invoke conversation with you, dead serious about your safety and constantly staying vigil of your swim out with the sharks. They constantly checked in with you to see how you’re doing from riding to from on the boat, to swimming in the open ocean. It was great to see the sharks get up close to you to make you a bit alert but nothing I could say was dangerous and a close encounter. I will come back to them for sure!! Island view Shark Dive Tour will be the place I’ll be recommending others to go try. Thank you team for a spectacular experience for my son and I.

  • Papa looking at the silvers

  • Silvers looking at us!

  • Kiddo looking at them silvers

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Packages: Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/23
Activity Date: 2021/08/21

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Nice people, no Manta Rays

Reviewed by: CHZ

Tour guides were great, nice, and informative. Sadly did not see any manta rays on our cruise. They said this was highly unusual but still disappointing to not see any. They offered for us to go back on a future tour, but we were leaving the island and they do not offer any refunds.

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Packages: Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/22
Activity Date: 2021/08/01

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

I didn't enjoy it but you might

Reviewed by: Denis

We left late and were, as far as I could tell, the last boat to arrive. The place was pretty packed with people from the other boats. The ocean is pretty big so I'm not sure if we were so clustered because there's one particular spot that is best or because of some other reason. For the safety of the manta rays and possibly for your own safety, you don't actually get to swim in the water but rather your entire group are always holding on to a shared flotation device. It's not a good thing or a bad thing but something you should be aware of before signing up.
We saw one manta ray, which was a nice experience. Right after we saw it, the crew packed us up and headed back to the harbor. These are wild creatures so it's not like you're guaranteed to see them but I was expecting the crew to keep us there a bit longer. Anyway, my kids liked it, but I still wouldn't recommend this experience.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/22
Activity Date: 2021/08/20

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Great day on the water!

Reviewed by: Angela

Saw lots of turtles and fish! Boat was clean, safe and well staffed. Bring a hat and lots of sunscreen. Crew of 5 and it was easy to get equipment on and ready. Our group had about 33 which was a lot - made for close quarters at times and a line at the stairs. Crew was quiet and all business … they were likely sick of tourists at this point. Beautiful pictures and scenery. Really nice catamaran.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/22
Activity Date: 2021/08/20

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Loved it!!!

Reviewed by: Karen

Not quite what I expected as you don’t get to snorkel around but breathtaking and amazing to watch those beautiful creatures at night in the light, it’s like they are dancing for you!

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/21
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Easygoing snorkle fun

Reviewed by: Kerin M

Such a great time. The crew are fun and laid back. The trip is perfectly timed. Just a short trip, with fun waves and splashes, out to see a fun array of fish and get nose to nose with several turtles! Ideal for experienced snorkelers.

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/19
Activity Date: 2021/08/15

Maui Adventure Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Ocean Raft Tour with Lunch

Best trip we’ve ever taken on Maui!

Reviewed by: Ann T

Captain Cary and Shannon are a mighty crew of 2! Cary is a good Texas boy who has lived on Maui for many years… But that Texas hospitality shines through! The man is packed with personality, and genuinely loves his job. He and Shannon both shared so many fun facts and interesting details during our trip. They packed lunch and breakfast for everyone which were outstanding and could not have been friendlier nicer or more accommodating the entire time start to finish! When our original destination was less than ideal he explained to the passengers why it would be in our best interest to go someplace else and he was exactly right! I’ve never encountered more knowledgeable or happy go lucky and fun loving captain. The boat is small so you will have lots of time to interact with Cary and Shannon and he will get more time in the water than on any other cruise. They know where to look for all the things you want to see… You will not be disappointed. If you only book one thing on Maui book this charter!!!

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Mahalo for your wonderful positive remarks! We are so pleased you enjoyed your Lanai Dolphin Adventure! Our captain and crew love being out on the water and sharing their passion for Maui, the ocean and its creatures with you and all our guests. Come back and visit us again!

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Packages: Lanai Dolphin Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/19
Activity Date: 2021/08/17

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

The best experience ever!!!

Reviewed by: JSantos

Best experience ever!!! Learned a lot about sharks and their behavior - crew ver knowledgeable. Will definitely do this again.

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Packages: Standard Shark Cage Dive Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/18
Activity Date: 2021/08/13

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Fun for the whole family!

Reviewed by: David

I took my wife and kids on this excursion and had a blast. Do not pass up this opportunity and book with confidence. Our boat captain and side kick were both totally laid back and very cool to chat with. You feel like you can reach out and touch these sharks as they swim by the cage they are so close.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/08

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Short and sweet

Reviewed by: Shayla

A Great trip. Amazing sea turtles & friendly crew!

  • Manu Kai snorkel boat 08/15/2021

  • Snorkeling activity 08/15/2021

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/08/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/15

Ocean Spirit Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Seasonal Whale Watching Experience

An experience not to be missed!

Reviewed by: Phil R.

The Ocean Spirit experience was fantastic. The crew was attentive, the and drinks were tasty and the musical entertainment was pleasant and informative about the islands and history of the people. And the sunset was epic!! It was truly a great way to cap off our visit with friends.

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Packages: [Fri & Sat] Adults Only Sunset Sail Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/13

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Dre

This was so much fun. FINS ARE INCLUDED. Try doing it on Saturday with Captain Junior and his crew. They are awesome.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/16
Activity Date: 2021/08/14

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Turtles, Mai Tais, Catamaran ride, perfect outing

Reviewed by: LauraK

This was such a great tour! The catamaran ride is fun, the crew were professional and friendly, the snorkeling spot was perfect. All equipment was provided as well as instructions on where to snorkel and where to safely stay in view of the spotters. Saw 5 turtles hangin out on the reef and multiple schools of fish. Just off shore of Waikiki beach yet in open water 40ft deep. Great water clarity and lots of marine life to look at. On the ride back Mai Tais, beer or water are available and the captain rocked some reggae for the ride back to shore. Would definitely do this one again. Be sure to generously tip the crew they deserve it!

  • view off the back of the catamaran at Turtle Canyon

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/15
Activity Date: 2021/08/13

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

The service was excellent thanks

Reviewed by: Thomas

Thanks for the patience to share with us and now we are doing great love

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Packages: Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Ocean Quest Vessel]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/15
Activity Date: 2021/08/06

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Great snorkel trip

Reviewed by: Muevetucucu

We were a party of 7 (4 adults 3 kids) and all of us had a great time. They were on time and the crew was fantastic. They explained safety rules with a bit of humor and made it fun. They swam with us and guided us and pointed out fishes and turtles for us to see. Equipment was acceptable. We had our own snorkel gear, we only borrowed their life vests.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/15
Activity Date: 2021/08/11

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Great Trip

Reviewed by: Richard

Did a great job! On time - shows people how to use snorkel. Will do a great job to provide information about the area . Go for it! It is a blast for the whole family.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/20

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Turtle snorkeling

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Brindley

This was perfect for when we had family visit. Two hours of fun, and we saw so many turtles. Definitely a memorable experience.

  • We took this with our underwater camera

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/21

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Love the crew

Reviewed by: Angimono26

Super fun boat ride with great boat crew. Mata rays were fun adventure

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/24

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

What a great trip!!

Reviewed by: Emma McShane

This was a great trip with a great crew! Highly recommend this cruise.

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/13
Activity Date: 2021/08/10

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Only saw a few manta, waited too long in the water before sunset, family all got too cold to enjoy the experience.

Reviewed by: Ang

Nice people running the boat, but there were SO many boats out there, and other boats had bigger/brighter lights - so they were all "oo-ing" over manta at their sites, and we were on the outskirts, only saw a handful flying by. No barrel rolls under us.

The worst part is you have to take such a long boatride to get out there, and we had to then get into the water and line up on a raft thing waiting at least 10 minutes in the cold water just waiting for sunset to get dark. We could've at least waited until closer to when out it was dark and the rays would come.

Plus my son and I also got seasick, since the waves were so bad - and it wasn't even the ocean that caused it, it was the motion of all the boats coming in. At least 10 other boats out there, figthing to see the manta.

Would definitely not do it again, for the torture in the process.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/13
Activity Date: 2021/08/11

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Up close and personal with manta rays!

Reviewed by: Bridget D

Staff was very helpful especially with one in our party who just rode along and needed assistance getting on and off boat. Boat was a little crowded but staff very efficient at getting everyone into water. Manta rays swam just beneath us and seemed close enough to touch!

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Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/13
Activity Date: 2021/08/05

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Amazing tour!

Reviewed by: Jahnavi Munagala

I had a great time! They were very Professional knowledgeable. They were very helpful and they showed us the sharks and they also caught fish. They also were very sanitary and explained everything really well. I had Jax and his coworker who took us on a tour and they were excellent. Would recommend going on for sure!

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Packages: Standard Shark Cage Dive Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/08/11
Activity Date: 2021/08/09