Reviewed by: Yvonne
The guides and the captain were all very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful, which made the tour extra enjoyable and fun! We saw schools of little fish and minnows right in front of our eyes (they also occasionally ran into our hands and faces) and definitely saw a couple huge manta rays! Overall a fun tour.
Quick tip: wearing the wetsuit helped a lot, as the water got really cold when it got dark, and longer you stay in the water, the colder it gets. Also, would not recommend going the day you get off the plane, as my boyfriend and I got extremely seasick towards the end of the manta ray viewing. However, our guides and the captain gave us many tips on how to feel better and fed us with snacks and drinks.
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/07 |
Reviewed by: A Kinsey
I booked this excursion for my family of 4 (two young adult sons). I specifically chose a Thursday because of the live music. The crew was fantastic, the trip was very smooth, and we all had a great time. The appetizers were nice and they did a great job of offering multiple passes at both the food and drinks. We have done a sunset cruise on each of our trips to Maui and this was amongst the best experiences for us.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Carla
The staff was amazing! The tour is a wonderful experience. I was hoping to see more marine life, but of course that’s not in anyones control. That was my only disappointment. Otherwise everything was well organized. I would recommend this excursion at least once to experience it.
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| Packages: | Atlantis Maui Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Excellent crew and amazing experience swimming with the fishes. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
They pick you up, and going to the west side is so worth it to see! this tour was my families favorite of the tours we did!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The dolphins are so calm and friendly. My kids had the time of their life. Thanks!
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| Packages: | 25-min Dolphin Encounter |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Paola
Super easy and fun. Short boat trip with essentials provided to jump in, snorkel, and see some turtles. Crew was friendly and accommodating. Bring your own snacks, towel and fins too (only snorkel, mask, and floaty provided). Snorkel spot was a bit crowded with other tours but seeing honus did not disappoint. We say 7-8 turtles at one point, Amazing!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Alexa
The crew and team were great/ I had 6 kids ages 5-10 and they did a great job and were very accommodating and helpful! Would do it again!
Aloha Alexa,
We're glad to hear that you were satisfied overall during your time with us! Repeating customers are offered a 20% discount when booking directly with our company, so we hope to see you in the future.
Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Reviewed by: MKSC
This was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend it! Everything felt safe and easy. We were able to focus on the wonderful display from the rays under us. The team was amazing, and even took pictures. All around incredible.
Aloha!
Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Ash
Our family saw so many turtles and the crew was amazing.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Emily
We absolutely loved our sunset sail! We were on our honeymoon and it was the perfect activity! From the appetizers and drinks to seeing the most beautiful rainbow to having a live musical artist on board, it was truly the best experience.
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| Packages: | [Tue, Wed & Thu] Family-Friendly Sunset Sail Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Josh Erhrardt
The staff were amazing! Remembered our names and got my some to go in the water even though he didn’t want too! Was windy, but we had so much fun!
Would definitely recommend this to adults and kids for sure!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Scotty138
Had a great time. BEST BOAT AND CREW I’VE HAD! Crew was fun, instructional and well-prepared. Handled us in an AWESOME manner with Aloha. The “big let down” was the sheer number of the other boats trying to come into the same small area. There were 7 other boats very close to us. I kept being bumped into by swimmers from other boats. It’s freaking ridiculous! And I know there’s nothing you guys can do to control that so I can’t hold it against you. But it would be nice if the tourism board or the county did some thing to limit it. Especially when your boat has been doing this much longer than the others.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Fun quick boat ride out a bit off the Waikiki coast, great guides.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Isaiah Carter
I have waited my whole life to go to Hawaii. It was well worth the wait and a huge part of that is because of Manu Kai Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise. It was amazing!
The crew was professional, fun, and awesome. They made us all feel safe.
Next time I do this cruise I will bring my own snorkeling equipment. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. The best part of this was being able to do this with my beautiful family. We all had such a great time and we look forward to our next visit to Hawaii to do it again.
I strongly recommend Manu Kai Waikiki Snorkel with the Turtles with Beers and Cocktails. You will be happy you did it. Oh yeah, the Turtles were magical it made me even more in love with Hawaii. I haven't been able to stop talking about it.
Thank you so much for a great time!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
Overall we enjoyed this adventure.
-The staff was very good. They were both informative and entertaining.
- We went on a very windy day, but they managed the ocean well and got us to our destination.
- We managed to see a couple of nice sized Sharks while we were out. The cage was very secure and you had no feelings of not being safe.
- I had an AMAZING time, but my husband, who can't handle the sea travel, got sick.
Had a good time and would definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Sierra B.
This was a once in a lifetime experience!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt so safe and we saw some Galapagos sharks, some barracuda and even a tiger shark!! It was so much fun! Definitely a great opportunity for anyone!!
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Ray
Great staff... friendly and kind... everything was perfect specially the mantas❤️
Aloha!
We appreciate the kind words about our captain and crew, and are happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Jessica Gan
I booked this as a spontaneous adventure for my parents and siblings first time visiting Oahu. None of us are super outdoorsy people (I don't even know how to swim) but we had a blast with this experience. The crew was fun, funny, knowledgeable and helpful. There was a lot of nervousness and anxiety with an experience like this but I felt at ease with them with their experience at sea and knowledge of the sharks we encountered. I loved that they loved what they do. I loved that we all shared the same respect and awe for the sharks.
We were fortunate enough to see 2 tiger sharks and dolphins on the way back!! Even my mom who was brought along as just an observer had an incredible experience on the boat ride and took some awesome pics! I wish I had prior experience working with snorkeling gear and learning breathing techniques to stay down longer to spend more time seeing the beautiful tiger sharks we saw. Next time, because there for sure will be, I'll be ready to handle the currents, my breathing techniques, and will bring my own GoPro! Can't wait for next time! Thank you to the amazing Hawaii Shark Encounters crew!
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Abby
The Manta Ray snorkel experience was AMAZING! one of our favorite things we did on the Big Island. The crew was so fun and helpful. The hot chocolate after we got out of the water was the perfect touch. Definitely book this tour!!!
Aloha!
We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience from our guests'! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
Upon arrival, the check in process was smooth. You can take a look at the Banyan Tree or take a quick stroll on Front Street after check in while you wait for the tour to start.
We found the crew to be incredibly friendly and professional. The submarine was clean and well air conditioned. There are no guarantees of what type of sea life will be around but we got lucky with a small shark and ray! Spent lots of time at the shipwreck site :) There are also some pretty amazing photo opportunities as you take the boat to/from the submarine.
Would highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Atlantis Maui Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Texas granny
We are retired and this was a bucket list item. This was fun for any age an experience you take with you forever.
We made adventure friends and have pictures to share with our grandkids.
I highly recommend this for families with kids. A wonderful way to start a new appreciation for the ocean.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Cameron
The booking went smooth and the Shark dive was amazing
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Diana S.
Great time! From the boat ride, to the snorkeling it was a great experience! We saw a couple of turtles, they even came up twice right next to us to get air. The wife was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Popi
My family thoroughly enjoyed this snorkeling excursion. My kids said this was the best activity on our entire stay on Oahu. Thank you Holokai!
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
We took our young children on the tour (11 & 4 yrs) and the staff looked after us the whole evening. The kids had a great time and nothing was too much effort. Thanks Angeline for swimming us to the hot spot - what an experience!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Ben
Took my wife here for our Honeymoon / her Birthday and it was one of our favorite experiences on the Islands. Food was great, nice drinks and great views. Highy recommend going on this Sunset Dinner Cruise!
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| Packages: | Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Markun
In Honolulu, where the COVID-19 situation is improving, I felt there were still few Japanese tourists. Nevertheless, I participated alone this time. We moved towards Ko Olina and boarded a lovely boat from the harbor. Without any rocking, we encountered a pod of dolphins after about 20 minutes. Then we moved to a snorkeling spot and had an encounter with a sea turtle. After returning to the boat, I enjoyed some drinks and lunch, even though I was alone. A few people, including the captain, spoke Japanese, which was considerate for me as a solo traveler. Since there are few Japanese tourists, it might be understandable, but I think the fast-paced English explanations would be quite challenging without strong language skills. If possible, I would have appreciated it if printed translations of the explanations in Japanese were provided. Overall, it was a satisfying tour.
コロナが収まりつつあるホノルルは、まだ日本人が少ない印象でした。
それでも今回は一人で参加させていただきました。
コオリナ方面へ移動して、ハーバーから素敵な船に乗船してさど揺れることなく移動して約20分でイルカの群れに遭遇しました。
それからシュノーケリングのポイントに移動してウミガメとの遭遇。
船に戻って一人でしたがお酒やランチで堪能しました。
船長をはじめ数人が日本語を話せたので一人旅の私に気遣っていただきました。
日本人が少ないので仕方ないかもしれませんが、早口の英語の説明はよほどの語学力がないと厳しいと思います。
可能であれば、説明の内容を日本語の和訳でプリントしたものを配布していただけるとありがたかったと思いました。
トータル的には満足したツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 8:00出港プラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Rinaa
It was a lot of fun and a great experience! I learned a lot about the ocean, the history, and the fishes were adorable.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Angel
My family and I had a blast on our snorkel trip. This was our first time doing anything like this and it was amazing. We were able to see lots of fishes and turtles. The water was so clear that it made it so easy to spot fish. The captain and his crew were very professional and helpful. We had a great group of families with us and made the trip that much better. On another note we were able to see one of the crew members catch a fish on our trip. Fun time. Recommend for everyone to try.
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/07 |
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Aloha!
We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.
Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii