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Small Group Snorkel Tour with Personal Guide at Hanauma Bay [Open Soon]

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Hanauma Bay

Reviewed by: Wyatt M, 2015/06/01

This was an exceptionable excursion! Our snorkel guides were really great and made sure we had a great time. We were picked up and delivered back to our hotel. Would definitely recommend this trip!

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Activity Date:2015/05/29
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Great Time!

Reviewed by: Melissa, 2015/05/08

Very great tour, picked up on time, super friendly conversation and snorkelling was great, we got to see all sorts of marine life including a beautiful sea turtle!

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Activity Date:2015/05/06
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Thank you Dan

Reviewed by: Greg, 2015/04/26

For anyone wanting to try something new, don't miss this one. I learned how to snorkel!!!!

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Activity Date:2015/04/23
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Excellent First-Time Snorkel

Reviewed by: LJB, 2015/03/30

This was my first time snorkeling, and Alan, our guide, was terrific. I had trouble figuring out the breathing, and he was very kind, patient, and worked to insure that I had a great experience. He was prepared with good equipment we needed, got us through the Haunauma Bay entry easily, and took us on a wonderful swim with loads of great life to see. We saw tons of fish, a huge turtle, an eel, the reef, and it was a fabulous experience.

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Activity Date:2015/03/16
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Awesome Time!

Reviewed by: Bridgett Montano, 2015/02/23

Loved everything about this snorkling tour. The experience was so unbelievable. The instructors were awesome and friendly. I would do this snorkling tour again. Seen many different fish and twoTurtles. We actually went Pretty far out and the instructors were besides us and checking on us to make sure we were ok. My kids loved it to and talked about it for the whole day!! Go snorkling it Was awesome! Worth every penny I spent!

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Activity Date:2015/02/20
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Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Jeanne A, 2015/02/15

I had never swum in the ocean even though I am a resident of N. California (water too cold). So I signed my husband and I up for a beginner snorkeling trip. Us two old fogies and 5 young Japanese students took the class. Both instructors were fluent in Japanese and very accommodating to us as well. We followed a turtle for several minutes and saw many colorful fish in the Bay. A truly wonderful experience. I will try it again some day.

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Activity Date:2015/02/06
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It was amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Sejung, Hwang, 2014/08/18

It was amazing and Allen was very nice! I went alone, but he became my company. He was very considerate to us to teach how to do snorkeling for such a begginer.
It was stunning to see beautiful fishes and turtle. Luckily, turtle was just in front of me!!
He took many pictures for us during the tour.
It is worth to do and if i visit again to Hawaii, i would like to join to this tour again!
Thank you! :)

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Activity Date:2014/08/11
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What a sight.

Reviewed by: Amanda and John, 2014/04/25

This had a ton of beautiful fish that come right up to you. It was cool to see. There were 3 sea turtles that we saw as well. This was a great tour. Wish it lasted longer.

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Activity Date:2014/04/21
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Great snorkeling trip, really appreciated the individual attention & small group size

Reviewed by: Mikey94025, 2013/09/13

We knew that snorkeling at Hanauma bay was a public activity, but we wanted something that was "high touch" and could deal with any individual needs if they came up. This was definitely it and we were very satisfied. Group sizes are usually small, like 4, but ours was luckily just the 2 of us. Alan, the guide's pre-outing equipment instructions helped ensure that we could use the mask with the least problems and we always felt safe & accommodated. This was the best snorkeling experience I've had of the several we've done so far. We even saw a sea turtle for a bit nibbling around the coral and coming up for air!

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Activity Date:2013/09/12
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Snorkel with the sea turtles!!!

Reviewed by: Moe, 2013/08/28

First of all, Allen our instructor was very cool. We felt right at home and we got lucky that we had only 1 other family with us so we got great lessons. The views of hanauma bay is like something from a postcard!!! The snorkeling is so amazing and we even got to swim with turtles!! This is a must too because the line to get in is long but with Allen we went right to the front. First class service for sure. Most important thing: underwater camera we bought the best on the market just for this reason and it was so worth it!!

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Activity Date:2013/08/26
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Guided snorkel was great.

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2013/02/03

We had never snorkeled before, so we wanted a guide to show us the ropes. Allyn was great. He took lots of time to make sure we were comfortable each step of the way. It was a great experience, and we would for sure recommend if you have never snorkeled. Was fantastic..

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Ms.

Reviewed by: Caroll Fowler, 2012/11/10

I am not a good swimmer, almost 70 yrs and never snorkeled and had my 10 and 13 yr old granddaughters with me. The experience was great! I felt we were all take great care of, felt safe and had the first of many (I hope) snorkeling experiences. I would recommend this company to anyone. And any older people who want to try this for the first time, this is the company to use. Only comment is that I wish it were longer. Thanks a lot.

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it's a must add to itinerary

Reviewed by: misi, 2012/10/26

My first time going to Hawaii and doing snorkeling was one of the best things I did. I highly recommend you book with Hawaiian activities I had the dest experience. We had hotel pick and drop off and transportation was on time. Or instructor took us to snorkel on thebest part of the Beach to see more fish and turtles. The gear was in good conditions. Instructor also took pictures of us under water and posted them on Facebook base on the date of tour. Mahalo hope you enjoy your booking.

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Linda and Tim Evans

Reviewed by: Linda Evans, 2012/09/05

This trip was one of the highlights of our trip to Oahu. We were disapointed that there were no pictures from the day of our trip.

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We Loved It

Reviewed by: Kelly Maynard, 2012/08/02

We had a great time, our guide was very helpful, the bay was awesome and we saw lots and lots of fish and turtles. We are already planning a return trip to Hawaii.

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Hanauma bay fun!

Reviewed by: Lisa, 2012/06/28

This was a great trip! First time for my family. It was nice to have everything taken care of and have a guide in the water! Really loved not having to wait in any lines. We also got great pics of us in the water by our guide. He was wonderful! Thanx

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Awesome and Thanks !

Reviewed by: Rehana, 2011/10/17

My husband and I snorkeled for the first time in our lives at Hanuma Bay. We were picked up by Allyen as per the schedule at sharp 7:30 AM from our hotel. We reached Hanuma Bay well in time and were joined by a kind Japanese lady Fumio who works with Allyen. My husband and I cannot swim and hadn't ever ventured in sea. Everyone in our group knew swimming and they snorkeled with Allyen. We stayed back with Fumio who first taught us to keep our bodies floating. She then held our hands and took us through the reefs. We saw eels and schools of fish. For us snorkeing was one of the most wonderful experiences of our lives and highlight of our Hawaii trip. We are thankful to Fumio for putting in so much effort helping us stay afloat and navigating us through water. We would recommend this trip to everyone! Thanks ton Fumio.

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Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: SandraB, 2011/09/30

I had the greatest time on this tour. Our tour guide, Allen, was very helpful and courteous (and patient!) I saw more than I expected as far as underwater critters, even a sea turtle, and it ranks up there with my best memories of Hawaiian experiences.

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snorkeling

Reviewed by: Renee, 2010/09/30

This activity was awesome, our instuctor was the best, he was very patient with me and my friend, and was very knowledgable of the sport and area. I would definitely do it again, and hope i get the same tour guide

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Phenomenal Day!

Reviewed by: The Decker Family, 2010/08/30

My family (parents & 2 adult kids) went on a tour, in which we were the only party booked for that afternoon. Our guide, Allyn picked us up curb side from our hotel and was super nice. It was my family's first experience snorkeling and truthfully my mom and I were terrified. Allyn did a fantastic job at easing our fears and explaining everything. While we were in the water, he held my mom's hand the entire time which my mom appreciated so much. My parents got tired and we all went back to get re-hydrated. Allyn took my brother and I back out, along a different route. We saw a couple sea turtles. When we were over the reef, Allyn pulled me in a different direction to point right in front of us... There was this huge sea turtle, I could've reached out and touched it! I only wish the batteries in my camera and the dive could've lasted longer! AMAZING! We would definitely recommend it to other first timers! Thanks Allyn!
The Decker's
Afternoon tour Aug 16, 2010

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First Snorkel Experience

Reviewed by: Krystal, 2010/08/03

This was our first snorkeling experience. We didn't go underneath the water, just stayed swimming on top, which was fine with me. The fish were beautiful. The coral reefs are amazing and really a beautiful sight to see. We didn't get to see any sea turtles, but the schools of fish were so great. Our guide held my hand the entire time, and he was really cautious and concerned about the safety to the group. He made my husband and I feel really comfortable our first time snorkeling. Definitely the best and most beautiful place to snorkel in Hawaii.

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Overall

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2010/07/01

It was a good adventure for both of us, my wife and I. The staff was very friendly and we both really liked his guidance. A little improvements could be pressed on snacks and water, which the tour said would provide. I think the value was a bit pricey but overall it was worth it.

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First Time Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Wendy D, 2010/05/25

AMAZING!!!! I have never snorkeled before and this was completely amazing. Our guide showed us great tips on using the mask and how to breathe. I was a little scared but once I got in I did so great as did my family. The only bummer I shall say is there was another couple with us and when we went past the reef to explore where there were not others he panicked which made the whole group go back in. I wish there were two guides, one to take the rest and one to take the others back. I was disappointed we didn't go out but it was still an amazing experience that I will never forget. I gave 5 stars because even though I didn't get to experience the snorkeling further out it was still amazing to see the fish and reef.

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Great day!

Reviewed by: Mrs. Heard, 2010/05/04

We had initially scheduled to do the early dive but conditions were bad that morning so we went later. We are glad we did! We saw 6 sea turtles! The guides were very attentive and informative. They kept us in a small group and pointed things out so everyone would get to see them. They even provide a snack and water at the end. This was a great experience and we got some good photos!

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Guided tour in April 2010

Reviewed by: Sherry, 2010/05/03

Took our son for a graduation gift along with his girlfriend and none of us had never snorkled before so thought the guided tour would be the best option. Allyn (sorry if it's spelled wrong) was our guide and he was awesome. He was very patient and taught us exactly what we needed to do. He was great for helping you not getting overwhelmed since as we found out, snorkeling takes a bit of time to learn. However, once you relax you can enjoy the experience. Not so sure we could have done it on our own. The only suggestion I can make is that the bottled water needs to be cold. It was very warm. Other then that, it was an awesome experience. Well worth the money spent. It's amazing the marine life you can see. We did see a sea turtle and a small eel. Absolutely beautiful. Hope to get a chance to do it again. Don't have my pics back since we used underwater cameras, hopefully I can add them later!

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Snorkling experience

Reviewed by: Judi, 2010/03/30

This was a first for myself, daughter and two 16 year old granddaughters. Our guide was Allyn and he was very experienced, making us all feel confident and safe. We all really enjoyed this activity and will do it again.

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Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Ms. Li, 2010/01/22

It was my first time snorkeling. Alan was our guide and he was very patient and friendly! I was a bit afraid of the deep waters and currents, but Alan held my hand the whole time I was in the water and pulled me along. He also gave tips for snorkeling which was very helpful.

Recommend going to an earlier tour at Hanauma Bay if you want to see sea turtles because tides will be higher and they can get closer to the reefs.

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Hanauma Bay

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2010/01/13

Had a great time snorkeling. Mask kept leaking sea water though. Guide was good - very quiet, but let my friends and me take it all in. The safety instructions were quick but succinct.

We were fortunate enough to see several sea turtles, our guide offered when he got his photos to email them to us.

I've been snorkeling in the Bahama's without a guide for the same price. Overall, great experience for a great price.

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Hawaii Vacation was Paradise

Reviewed by: Battist Family-Madison,WI, 2009/08/11

Awesome!!! First time snorkeling for our family (3-kids ages 21, 19, 13). Alan was a very good tour guide - patient and knowledgeable & made it easy for us. Our daughter was a bit nervous going over the coral reef so he held her hand until she made it over & then we saw sea turtles which was the highlight. Fish were incredible throughout. Being from Wisconsin, we had an incredible trip and we would sign up to do this again if we get the chance to return. We brought underwater cameras which made it fun for the kids. 5-stars. : )

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Wisconsin Family of Five

Reviewed by: Battist Family-Madison,WI, 2009/08/11

Awesome!!! First time snorkeling for our family (3-kids ages 21, 19, 13). Alan was a very good tour guide - patient and knowledgeable & made it easy for us. Our daughter was a bit nervous going over the coral reef so he held her hand until she made it over. Then we saw sea turtles which was the highlight. Fish were incredible throughout. Being from Wisconsin, we had an incredible trip to Hawaii and we would sign up to do this again if we get the chance to return. We brought underwater cameras which made it fun for the kids. 5-stars. : )

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