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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

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Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Joni, 2022/09/10

Was a little nervous because I have never really enjoyed putting my face under water but Amber made me feel relaxed and comfortable. She was knowledgeable and you could tell that she enjoyed her job. Would recommend you tie your hair back so as to keep it out of your face. Had a wonderful experience.

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Activity Date:2022/09/09
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gentle introduction to snorkeling with excellent instructor

Reviewed by: Zai, 2022/08/28

We heard we had to try snorkeling on our first trip to Hawaii but neither of us are super-confident swimmers, especially not in the ocean. If that sounds like you, START HERE. This snorkeling experience ended up being just right for two reasons 1) excellent instructor, Zola and 2) excellent location, Magic Island Lagoon. I was excited to try snorkeling, but when it came time to put the mask on, stick my face in the water, and breathe - I couldn't do it. After patient and friendly coaching from Zola, I was finally floating around and breathing under water. I owe it to Zola that I felt ready to sign up for another, more challenging, snorkeling tour later in the week where I got to see more fish and turtles. The location is this peaceful, blue and beautiful lagoon that's protected from the ocean's strongest waves by a barrier. The water is clear and just lovely to swim in. I would go back just to enjoy the beach.

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Activity Date:2022/08/01
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Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Elizabeth , 2022/07/25

Max was a great tour guide. Excellent for beginners!

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Activity Date:2022/07/23
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Great experience

Reviewed by: Alex, 2022/06/04

Like the trip very much!

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Activity Date:2022/05/12
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Zola was awesome!!

Reviewed by: Danielle Kadlec , 2022/04/28

First time snorkeling for my husband and I. Zola was very thorough and showed us all kinds of sea life! 10/10 recommend!! Will have to try scuba diving with Zola next!!

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Activity Date:2022/04/26
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Great experience

Reviewed by: Vikas, 2022/04/03

We had a great experience. The guide was super friendly and patient with us throughout while we didn't even know how to swim.

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Activity Date:2022/04/01
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Perfect for beginners

Reviewed by: Jan from Minnesota , 2022/03/29

We wanted to snorkel without taking a boat ride. This was a great option. Our party of 3 (grandparents with granddaughter) were all beginners to snorkeling. They provided nice equipment so we didn’t need to purchase anything. The instructor, Ryan, was very knowledgeable. He showed us how to wear the items properly. He taught us the simple steps of snorkeling - breathing through the tube and floating. The lagoon was a perfect, protected place. We saw many different fish and sea creatures. Ryan’s patience with beginners was much appreciated. This was money well spent for an experience we will never forget.

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Activity Date:2022/03/26
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We had a great time!

Reviewed by: cswan, 2022/03/19

Liz was our instructor/guide and she was awesome! She made sure that we were comfortable in water all the time. She helped us see fish and shells. She took great videos for us to take home. Also, she found a sea urchin skeleton for my son to take home as a souvenir! Thank you so much, Liz! We had a great time! :)

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Activity Date:2022/03/07
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Great for beginners!

Reviewed by: Antara, 2022/02/17

It was a great lesson in snorkeling! Teacher was very patient and helpful! Would recommend to any newbies wanting to do some snorkeling.

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Activity Date:2022/02/14
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Awesome experience for beginners (non-swimmers).

Reviewed by: aj3031, 2021/12/28

We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids 9yr old and 6yr old). Instructor was very patient enough to guide us how to snorkel. He provided us some tricks to make snorkeling easier for beginners. He was always there to help us out and made us feel comfortable. Except for my spouse everyone else in the group are non-swimmers, the instructor helped us navigate through the water, and to top it he took amazing videos of us while snorkeling :)

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/12/26
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Perfect!

Reviewed by: AM13, 2021/09/12

Instruction and instructors were great. It was easy to understand and amazing to have the time to practice in a relaxed setting.

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Activity Date:2021/09/10
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A Chill and Relaxing Snorkel

Reviewed by: Katarina, 2021/08/11

Our guide was really nice and made sure our whole group was comfortable and safe at all times! It was a fun and relaxing experience!

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Activity Date:2021/08/09
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Great Experience, Steven was an awesome instructor!

Reviewed by: Steve & Melissa, 2021/07/03

This was an incredible experience. Our guide Steven did a fabulous job and gave my wife and daughters the confidence to give snorkeling a real try. I would definitely recommend this again, and then take that experience and go to a better snorkeling location. Great way to try it out and make sure you able and ready before making the expensive snorkeling investment!

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Activity Date:2021/06/12
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Wonderful for kids

Reviewed by: Melanie , 2021/03/29

My kids and I loved it! It was my kids favorite activity on our trip! They felt safe and had the best time. Magic Island is a beautiful beach and lagoon. The videos turned out great and will be a great memory! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

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Activity Date:2021/03/27
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Amazing First Time Snorkeling Experience

Reviewed by: Nishant, 2021/01/16

Ricki was very patient and helpful in making our (my wife & my) first time snorkeling experience so good. My wife didn't know swimming but Ricki's tips helped put her at ease and she enjoyed it as well. Due to the small group nature of the tour, fortunately there was only 2 of us and we had lots of fun. Saw lots of fishes and reef. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for beginner lessons.
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wFk4g4KJTso

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Activity Date:2021/01/14
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ZOLA IS AMAZING!!!

Reviewed by: Lisa Covington, 2020/11/02

I have to admit that this being my first time snorkeling, I had never been so scared and nervous in my WHOLE life!!

Zola, our instructor, was extremely patient and caring throughout the entire experience. Even through I had to concentrate extremely hard with breathing and using my flippers, I was SO proud of myself and I couldn't have done it without him.

Ask for Zola for the snorkeling tour, you wont' be sorry. You will be in terrific hands!

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Activity Date:2020/10/28
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Good for beginners

Reviewed by: John, 2019/04/19

We were all beginners at swimming and snorkeling but had a good time. The underwater photos and video was a good keepsake for our family.

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Activity Date:2018/09/28
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