Reviewed by: Lloyd Keola Jr
Very pleased with the whole tour. It was everything I expected. The crew was very professional. I plan on coming back next year to do it agian. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| 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.
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| Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
This was an amazing once on a lifetime bucket list opportunity! They answered the phone when I had any questions and the crew was super welcoming and I felt extremely safe! With just a short 15 minute boat ride there was plenty of opportunity for the dive itself with a well timed activity! The 50+ sharks were amazing to behold and it was a calming and wonderful experience!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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
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| Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Tee Player
The entire experience was first class. The captain and his assistant provided a wealth of knowledge and made the entire experience enjoyable and everyone felt comfortable during the boat ride out and being in the cage. As advertised there were plenty of sharks and we were able to spend a ton of time in the water. I highly recommend using Haleiwa Shark Tours for this type of adventure. Thanks
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Clara C.
Reposted from Yelp:
*COVID Update*
This was one of the top highlights of my group's trip to Oahu. All of us had never been in a shark cage before, let alone see a 12-foot shark in the same water!! I recommend going with North Shore Shark Adventures because the guys are so friendly. Bring cash for tip!
I made online reservations through VELTRA. The time and date I chose online was apparently not available, but they notified me promptly after I booked. They were able to offer another time that worked for my group. I recommend booking for early morning tours because the water is more calm. Sea sickness is not fun, and one person in my group had a terrible experience with it. I felt bad for him.
Our boat had 14 people plus the captain and a deck hand guy. They split the 14 people into 2 groups to go in the shark cage. The shark cage fit my group of 8. We had our snorkel gear, GoPro, and underwater phone cases ready! I recommend bringing towels because it gets cold on the boat ride back to shore. I felt like we were in the cage for a while. It was plenty of time to get to the bottom of the cage, take videos, and see the sharks.
Logistics: meet at Haleiwa Harbor. Parking is free by the restroom. I didn't see any showers there, and there's also no doors in the restroom stalls. Wear shoes that are easy to remove. You won't be wearing them on the boat. I didn't have to bring my reservation or show anyone anything; just told them the name on our reservation.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Liz
We had a really nice time. The staff was helpful and friendly and overall, we would give it a good review. The musician was awesome and fun and added to the experience, for sure. The food and drinks were just so-so but we still had a good time. Thanks
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| Packages: | [Fri & Sat] Adults Only Sunset Sail Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Bejarano family
Best experience in my trip to Hawaii for my family and I.
Cap/Papa and his crew were amazing. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Dolphin Snorkel (11:00 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Flo
Absolutely amazing!!!
This was the highlight of my trip. I had the most enjoyable time. My husband on the other hand got sea sick. Notice to anyone going, please bring sea sick meds even if you think you've never been sea sick before. The boat is not like a ship...you will feel every wave!
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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!
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| 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.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
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.
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| 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
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| 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: Cory
The trip was amazing. Boat crew was friendly and made the trip special for everyone. Being in the water cage free and being able to see the magnificent Galapagos sharks silently glide in and out of view was an experience I will remember for a life time. I will do this again next time I’m in on island.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/13 |
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!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| 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!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Layne
Disappointed not to see the spinner dolphins. Should have spent more time trying to locate them rather than just giving up and heading out to deeper water for the bottle nose. Our whole purpose was to see the spinners.
Sorry for the situations of the day,
Wild dolphins always appear with different situations, sometimes very easy and sometimes difficult.
Spinners can be very cautious when they have baby in the flock.
Please come to see again, they will show their faces next time!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Dolphin Snorkel (11:00 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Shankar
Staff are super friendly and funny. Loved the experience of going to 150 ft inside the ocean and see the marine life !!!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
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!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
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.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Veronica
My bf and I had so much fun! The crew made the experience so much fun! We enjoyed our first time at Hawaii doing this adventure and loved the pictures we got!
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Joy
Great crew and breakfast was awesome, saw several turtles and beautiful fish
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| 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!
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Nick
Cage diving has always been at the top of my list of wants whenever I go on vacation.. finally got the chance during this trip to Hawaii, the women running the boat were super knowledgeable and made sure it was an enjoyable experience.. loved that the sharks were not coaxed to the boat by artificial means i.e. chumming the water.. highly recommend to anyone looking for a life-changing encounter with these beautiful majestic creatures!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Rodney
The boat and the ride was fun. The current in the water was a little strong so it was hard to go snorkeling. The kids really struggled and so did the majority of the adults. Most of the kids held on to a rope or to the boat itself. Would have been nicer in calmer waters. The cost was on the low end. So for the boat ride we enjoyed ourselves
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Miguel
Incredible experience. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to add some adrenaline to their day. This will give you a new level of respect for sharks. This helped us reduce the fear we had for sharks.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Rose
Great crew who really take care of you! The scenery cannot be beat! The drinks were great and the staff and captain were the best. I wish the music was a little more modern!
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| Packages: | Premium Sunset Cocktail Cruise (until 12/14/2021 ONLY) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Just J
Let me start by saying that I’m used to going to tours where the crew is super fun and wild so I was expecting a lot more from a tour that offers cocktails. To get a drink you basically had to chase someone to get you one because it wasn’t like someone was there standing and serving drinks, they were busy eating their own lunch and chatting. Second, I’m used to crew assisting others that need help getting in and out of boat or at shore or struggling, this crew did not assist at all, you were on your own. So if you really do not know how to snorkel or are a start swimmer, you’re on your own. The turtles, well the snorkelers did not see any, the people on board said they saw 2. Could be that the reason none were around is because besides our boat that area is flooded with like 2 other boats filled with other snorkelers and this scares off the poor turtles. Overall a mediocre experience. Did not really enjoy it and not worth the cost. Would not recommend unless you’re taking it just to go for a cruise.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
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