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Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

Great time

Reviewed by: Kelsey

All the crew members were nice and had positive attitudes. They were thankful for the tourists as it’s hard to travel to Hawaii right now. The BBQ lunch provided was way better than a wrap sandwich that was pre-made. Would totally book with them again. And saw lots of whales too.

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Mahalo for joining us! We appreciate the review and hope to see you again.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/02/02
Activity Date:	2022/01/30

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Lots of sharks and bonus whales

Reviewed by: Cdk

Lots of sharks and bonus whales too! Crew was great.

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Packages:	Shark Cage Dive
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/30
Activity Date:	2022/01/28

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Jordan

This little adventure is something you won't want to miss out on. I'm really glad we made it part of our Oahu vacation! Knowing ahead that if there were no sightings you would be able to use your ticket again later is awesome. We loved the pineapple drinks on board and the staff was top notch! It's great for all ages! I only wish they had more options for food or snacks, though that could be covid related, I'm not sure. Do this!

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/26
Activity Date:	2022/01/24

2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

Family trip

Reviewed by: Hall Gamily

We had a big family group and everyone enjoyed the trip. We had ages from 2 to over 60. COVID conditions meant a smaller group so it was not crowded. Itxwas a beautiful day. We spotted lots of whales. We danced to the great selection of music played by Tiny. Wholeheartedly recommend this excursion.

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Aloha!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you and your family enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages:	Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/25
Activity Date:	2022/01/22

BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Bobbing/snorkeling

Reviewed by: Molly

The crew were all friendly and knowledgeable. They made sure everyone’s experience was the best it could be. i was a bit nervous but the girl talked me thru it

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Packages:	BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/24
Activity Date:	2022/01/18

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

Excellent service

Reviewed by: Teresa

The tour was excellent even if the surf had made the water a little cloudy. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the surf conditions, you enjoyed the trip and the service and information provided by our crew (and got to see that honu feeding).
We know there are a lot of activities on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Great manta ray viewing with awesome crew!

Reviewed by: Matt D

Super competent captain and crew who were helpful with gear, getting on/off the boat, assisting those who were uncomfortable once in the water. The manta viewing was amazing, close up and continuous. Our guide provided background information on the mantas. Several other species of smaller fish were present also. Definitely recommend this activity!

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2021/12/31

2-Hour Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali with Sea Maui Including Snacks & Open Bar [Dec-Apr]

great excursion!

Reviewed by: Ari

loved the crew and got to see a bunch of whales, have a few drinks, and views of Maui were amazing

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Packages:	8:00 AM Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2021/12/29

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Panoramic view not good.

Reviewed by: David Shirk

Boat with 360 degree view maybe a platform on top would have added to the experience. The sound system could have been better to include outside watchers.

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2022/01/15

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

WOWW

Reviewed by: Prachi D

This a must do activity. Since Dec to Mar is mating season, they guarantee you sights of whale or will offer you another trip.

Those whales are majestic to watch. The views of west Oahu from the boat were treat to our eyes. I haven’t seen a landscape that beautiful. The good part is our boat was NOT overcrowded at all. The boat also had net at the front where you can sit. Its an amazing experience to feel the ocean waves so close.

The staff was super nice and fun. We were late by 3 mins and still they were courteous and waited for us. The music on boat is fun and the crew will keep entertaining you with the Hawaii'an language to call out whales and also jokes!! They were also helpful in clicking pictures for us. We even managed to get a pic with whale's tail in the background!!!

They offer 1 free drink per person (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and a snack too :). I would suggest not to drink while on boat if you have a motion sickness. We had US COVID vaccination card so weren't required to take a COVID test. Please check with COVID requirements before booking.

Whale sight
Sooo close <3

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/20
Activity Date:	2022/01/04

Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec - Mar]

HIGHLY Recommend!

Reviewed by: Ian Armstrong

We are so glad that we booked this during our trip to Oahu. With so much to do, we weren't sure if we were making a mistake committing an entire morning to one activity, but we would absolutely do this over again. Doug, Natalie, and Nicole were an awesome crew, striking the perfect balance of fun and informative. We saw quite a few whales while still getting to enjoy the beautiful morning on the catamaran.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/13

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Unforgettable Experience

Reviewed by: Alex

The manta rays were inches from us, and all four in our group had an exceptional time. The guides were knowledgeable and really added to the experience. Highly recommend.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai

Incredible experience!!

Reviewed by: Amanda

The submarine scooter experience was amazing. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. We saw some sea turtles floating in the water and when we went into the sub scooters a whole bunch of fish were around us. Incredible experience!

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Packages:	Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

Good one time experience

Reviewed by: vkmr

Great experience viewing aquatic life from submarine. Totally worth to visit once in a lifetime. On downside, finding the checking point was too cumbersome. Do plan to reach well advance in time. Did see lots of fishes, turtles. A bit on the expensive side, but again where else you would see marine life so closely without getting wet.

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Mahalo for your excellent review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with Atlantis Adventures, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.

Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages:	Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2022/01/06

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

Favorite snorkel boat!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Love, love, LOVE this boat! It's a beach catamaran so no transportation is needed. Plus, they provide you with FINS that are super comfy and adjustable. After snorkeling, you get some snacks and can purchase drinks on board. We got the souvenir Holokai shaker to keep. We did the 9am cruise which was perfect for visibility and to catch a little bit of sun before it got too hot in the afternoon. Would recommend!

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Packages:	Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/09/15

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

No frills catamaran sail in Waikiki, lots of Turtles

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

With this cruise, we were provided with snorkels and snorkel vests. However, no fins are included. I'd recommend finding some fin rentals as it can be pretty exhausting to snorkel without them. Saw lots of turtles and fish! This catamaran is also a beach catamaran so the boat comes right up on the sand. It's right across from Duke's Statue (not to be confused with Duke's Waikiki restaurant). If you'd like a short activity in Waikiki to get out on the water, this is perfect! We did the AM cruise and visibility was perfect.

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Packages:	Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/08/25

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

SPACIOUS catamaran, great visibility, lots of fish

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

This catamaran is super nice! Since it was an early snorkel cruise, we opted to add-on a light breakfast so we could sleep in a bit more in the AM. Visibility was amazing. On the boat ride to the snorkel spot, we were so lucky and saw dolphins. This is incredibly rare in Waikiki so we were so excited to have gotten the chance to see them! There were tons of fish at Turtle Canyon. This boat provided us with floatation belts AND fins. The fins helped us out so much and we were able to cover so much more area than if we didn't use them. Loved this cruise & would recommend!

Moana Catamaran

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Packages:	Deluxe Morning Package - Turtle Snorkel Cruise with Breakfast
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/08/04

5-in-1 Waikiki Fun Cruise with Snorkeling, Water Slide, Trampoline, Kayak & SUP - E Sea Diver

Value-packed 1/2 day trip

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

If you're looking for a nice, quiet morning...this isn't it. BUT, if you're looking for a fun day on on the water with lots to do, this would be a fun choice for you. You get a lot of value: stand-up paddle boards, water trampoline, snorkeling, kayaks, etc. I liked that it was only a 1/2 day activity. We did the morning since the water is calmer and still had our whole day ahead of us after.

Calm water in the AM

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Packages:	[1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/07/28

Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures

Not quite satisfied

Reviewed by: T. G.

Went out on Aqua Adventures and felt they were a bit understaffed for the amount of passengers they had. Pre paid for Snuba but my husband didn’t even try. No contact for refund. Food served was minimal and not the best quality.

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Packages:	Snorkeling and Snuba
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/16
Activity Date:	2022/01/11

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

Not really a snorkel adventure

Reviewed by: Joes

Overall this snorkel adventure isn’t that great there is only one small reef with maybe 3 turtles and that’s it. Also you are swimming around 3-4 other boats that have about 20 people each so it gets really packed really fast in the small little area. It’s a good beginner snorkel trip but if you are wanting to get a quality experience with a big reef to swim around I would look elsewhere

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Packages:	Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/16
Activity Date:	2021/12/21

Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures

Great experience, sighted lot of whales on the way, felt one of the staff member little racist attitude

Reviewed by: anonymous

Overall, great experience with snorkeling tour. I would have given 5-starts other than the two issues, 1 - One of the staff was little rude (white blonde seemed little racist attitude), however everyone else on the staff was super nice, 2 - the second issue, snorkeling place was little muggy water and it was little hard to sight any turtles, even though I saw one but my family couldn't see any. However, we sighted bunch of whales on the way, with couple of them very close to our boat (little scary for few seconds) which was awesome.

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Packages:	Snorkeling Only
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/15
Activity Date:	2022/01/09

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Great time and awesome staff!

Reviewed by: JKKM

We had 2 adults and 2 little kids. We saw whales within the first 20 minutes and they continues to follow them. The staff was highly engaging and very informative during the trip. This is not a stuffy pre-canned trip, the staff really made it an enjoyable time and you can tell they love what they do.

This is taken with an iPhone to give you and idea of how close you get

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/15
Activity Date:	2022/01/11

Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

Awesome Whale Watching Experience!

Reviewed by: Jaclyn

This was a wonderful whale watching tour, we loved every minute of it. The guide was very informative, we have done other whale watching tours, but non as thorough in their explanations of all things whale. Other tours we have been on have had more interactive crew members aside from the captain, this one did not. But it was kind of nice to have a very relaxed, more calm experience. We saw whales as soon as we got on the boat practically, and the captain was good about not waiting around for whales for too long, but we would keep looking. The captain said this boat is the largest boat on the island, and at one point during our trip, a whale went under our boat to find shade! There are chairs set up around tables on the top deck which is nice to just sit and relax. One recommendation is to leave extra time for parking, as it gets crowded near the harbor. And it can be a little challenging to find, it is a hut outside right by the boats, I think it’s the last one in the line of whale watching tours, right across from Pioneer Inn. We had a great time, we would definitely go on one of their tours again!

Leaving the harbor

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/14
Activity Date:	2022/01/14

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

Great crew! Friendly and knowledgeable!

Reviewed by: Mike

The crew was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The surf didn’t allow for good visibility on the day we chose to go, but they informed us ahead of time and gave us the option of rescheduling. We chose to go anyway and they worked hard to still make it a great experience.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the limited visibility, you enjoyed the cruise and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/14
Activity Date:	2022/01/05

Ocean Explorer 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Maalaea [Dec-Apr]

A must do activity especially if you have kids!!!

Reviewed by: Doc

Amazing fun activity with kids for 2 to 3 hours. Make sure to have a hat, sunscreen and snacks for kiddos!

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Packages:	Special Deal! 2-hour Standard Cruise (2:00 PM)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/14
Activity Date:	2022/01/12

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

The best bang for your buck snorkel adventure!

Reviewed by: Christopher Keisser

There are a lot of similar experiences down here, but this crew is tried and true. They have been doing this longer and better than the competition out there, and the experience is truly for those who want a no nonsense visit to turtle canyon. Captain Mina and Jeff truly know their stuff. Good times and good vibes!

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Packages:	Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/11
Activity Date:	2022/01/09

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

Great, short trip

Reviewed by: Francis

This trip was a great activity to get the opportunity to snorkel, see turtles, fish, and coral without taking up your whole day.
The location is a short ride back to the popular beaches and they provide options of food and drinks.
The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful while on the tour.

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Packages:	2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/10
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Outstanding Experience

Reviewed by: Bubba

We loved Captain Jesse, Aaron, and Seanna! They went above and beyond to make sure that we had the best experience possible. Thanks to them, we were able to see 2 males showing dominance over the other, and 1 baby calf fooling around. On the boat, it was very spacious and the service was phenomenal. Would recommend 10/10.

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Packages:	Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/09
Activity Date:	2022/01/08

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

Such a great time !

Reviewed by: Brian

Took my wife and 6 year old son on the morning snorkel cruise. It was conveniently located and easy to navigate finding. Mina and the team were very helpful, accommodating and ensured that we had an awesome time . We spotted about 5 turtles and tons of schools of fish.

We will do this trip everytime we’re on the island

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Packages:	Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/08
Activity Date:	2021/12/19

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

awesome little trip!

Reviewed by: EMN

Great staff and fun little outing for my 6year old :)

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Aloha,
Thanks for reviewing your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your little one enjoyed the trip!
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we really appreciate that you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/08
Activity Date:	2021/12/15

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Great time

Lots of sharks and bonus whales

Highly recommend!

Family trip

Bobbing/snorkeling

Excellent service

Great manta ray viewing with awesome crew!

great excursion!

Panoramic view not good.

WOWW

HIGHLY Recommend!

Unforgettable Experience

Incredible experience!!

Good one time experience

Favorite snorkel boat!

No frills catamaran sail in Waikiki, lots of Turtles

SPACIOUS catamaran, great visibility, lots of fish

Value-packed 1/2 day trip

Not quite satisfied

Not really a snorkel adventure

Great experience, sighted lot of whales on the way, felt one of the staff member little racist attitude

Great time and awesome staff!

Awesome Whale Watching Experience!

Great crew! Friendly and knowledgeable!

A must do activity especially if you have kids!!!

The best bang for your buck snorkel adventure!

Great, short trip

Outstanding Experience

Such a great time !

awesome little trip!

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