Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
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Wonderful time.
Reviewed by: Michelle , 2023/06/23My family of 9 had a great time. Price was amazing, staff was great. Fun boat ride with 3 kids 14y. Water was so clear was able to see several turtles and so many fish. I would recommend this to anyone.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/06/21 |
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Definitely a must, we’ll worth it!
Reviewed by: Monica Quevedo, 2023/06/23This was a super fun activity. Staff members were super friendly and very responsible, making sure everyone was safe at all times while on the boat and in the water! Family saw lots of fishes and couple of turtles! The ride was a fun one and you get a great view of Waikiki. Mahalo to the team!
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/06/18 |
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An absolutely beautiful experience!
Reviewed by: Lauren R, 2023/06/12We had so much family fun! Such a beautiful experience! Thank you so much to all the crew that gave us instruction and kept a very good eye on us! We would definitely recommend this fun activity! We have ao many beautiful pictures!
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/06/10 |
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Such a great time!
Reviewed by: Hallie, 2023/05/11Easy to find
Saw dolphins and turtles!
We had an amazing time :)
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
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Chill atmosphere, kind service, and amazing sights among the fish and turtles!
Reviewed by: Nick Pettyjohn, 2023/05/01My wife and I had a great time. The two guides, captain and turtle-whisperer, were confident, relaxed, and funny. The pick-up location was incredibly convenient for us, near our hotel on the Waikiki beach strip. The ride to the canyon was just 15 minutes, and looking back on the city was breathtaking.
Once there, we distributed masks and floaty-belts and jumped right in! I foolishly wiped off my mask and it clouded up, but the captain was keen to fix it after I brought it to his attention. The turtle-whisperer was around to spot turtles and check in on our snorkelers, but otherwise we were allowed to roam.
There were quite a few other tour boats and snorkel groups at the site, but we were able to still find turtles and fish while staying a bit away from the groups of other snorkelers. We ended up among a school of black fish and had two turtles swim very close to us! Once while my wife and I were holding hands. A highlight of our vacation!
Don't go into this expecting a private/guided tour of the reef. Instead, it's a relaxing transportation to a great snorkel spot, with equipment included. For this price, I highly recommend it.
Mahalo for such an amazing review and sharing your photos!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/25 |
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Turtle snorkel
Reviewed by: ErinQ, 2023/04/29Staff on boat were helpful snd professional. Snorkel equipment was ok, kind of old but worked. It was nice to be able to bring our on snacks and drinks on board.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
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Amazing!
Reviewed by: Melissa, 2023/04/26Such an amazing morning! The crew were very friendly and knowledgable. Everything was provided and very easy, they were willing to assist and answer questions and offer advice. I have some incredible videos and memories.
We are so happy to hear you had a memorable experience! Mahalo for joining us!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/24 |
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great tour, great staff!!
Reviewed by: Christy, 2023/04/01This is my second time with this outfit. The crew is great, and kind. We had a blast. they are all super chill and fun. It's not a loud party boat with maI tais. Great time. I had a blast on the trampoline in front, laughing the entire time!!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/30 |
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A must do!
Reviewed by: Paul, 2023/03/26Amazing experience for us. The crew were incredibly nice and helpful. We saw lots of turtles and was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii.
Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/20 |
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Had a great time.
Reviewed by: Khoa, 2022/11/21The crew was great and was very friendly. Made my experience terrific.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/11/18 |
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Great snorkeling
Reviewed by: Janet, 2022/10/07We saw lots of green turtles as well as a variety of fish. The staff on board were excellent, making sure that everyone was enjoying the experience. I will go on this tour again when I come back to Waikiki.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
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1000/10 stars! Choose them for your snorkel adventure!
Reviewed by: Nicole, 2022/09/25Such a fun and welcoming crew, nice boat and great experience! We Sat on the net at the front of the boat, highly recommend, super fun and exciting! The turtle post was awesome, it was at the feeding grounds so we saw tons of turtles. Lots of fish varieties. We were all beginners and instruction was super clear we jumped right in easily. Would definitley return to this company again when visiting.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/09/23 |
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Love this tour
Reviewed by: Tyra, 2022/09/11The sailing boat was very clean and was able to hold our group with 6 families. The Staffs were so nice and helpful.I spotted 2 turtles, one was very close to me, super exciting. Some of my friends even saw more with babies, we all had a very remarkable experience.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
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SO MANY TURTS!
Reviewed by: Tom C, 2022/08/26The experience was brilliant from start to finish. When we first arrived, we were worried there was no clear booth for arrival, but THEN like Maui himself on the ocean, the catamaran came out of the waves and docked right on the beach! The friendly crew checked us in, told us to grab some snacks if we wanted and then got us onboard.
They said if we wanted a fun, but wet, ride, we should sit on the net at the front. We did, and got SOAKED by waves and it was so fun!
We got to turtle canyon and were given high quality snorkels and instructions. There were other groups there, only one of them were slightly annoying but there’s plenty of turtles to go around!
We saw more than 15 turtles, ranging from babies to grown ups. They got so close but don’t forget- don’t be a turtle toucher!!! They were so visible and it was a once in a lifetime experience. We are still in Waikiki and honestly considering doing it again!
Do not book ANY other turtle snorkel experience in Waikiki other than this one!!!
5 stars and a huge tip
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/24 |
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Snorkeling with sea turtles
Reviewed by: Diana S., 2022/07/14Great 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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| Activity Date: | 2022/07/12 |
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Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour
Reviewed by: Will, 2022/07/03Mana Kai Catamaran sailing tour was awesome! We had a great experience seeing many sea turtles and fish in the ocean. The Captain and the snorkeling tour guides were very kind and helpful. I highly recommend this snorkeling tour to anyone who wants to see sea turtles.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
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Incredible experience
Reviewed by: Mike Dirty, 2022/04/16What an amazing experience we had swimming with turtles. Captain even took us out to see some whales before we hit turtle canyon. We had kids with us and it was perfect for them, wasn’t too long and they didn’t get bored. Crew was knowledgeable and very helpful. They had all the equipment on board and were even playing some tunes for us. 10/10 would do it again.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
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Definitely get to swim with turtles incredible
Reviewed by: Rose , 2022/04/15The catamaran was lovely great staff. The catamaran was clean and nice. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. We were thrilled to swim with tons of turtles in the beautiful waters. Success! Highly recommend.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/04/10 |
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Beautiful tour
Reviewed by: Tammy koop, 2022/03/23Friendly, relaxing and beautiful life memory and experience.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/03/21 |
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Great price to snorkel with turtles
Reviewed by: Leif, 2022/03/07Well run, quick, efficient, saw turtles. Good price.
What more could you want?
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| Activity Date: | 2022/03/05 |
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Excellent
Reviewed by: Merideth, 2022/03/06We had a great time. We saw so many dolphins swimming around the boat. I only saw one turtle but had a great time anyway!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/03/04 |
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Great turtle sail!
Reviewed by: Josefina, 2022/02/27We had a great time snorkelling with turtles with Mana Kai Catamaran, we saw around 6 of them! Friendly crew, easy to check in and find the boat. Recommended experience.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
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great crew and fun experience
Reviewed by: amy, 2021/12/30Family of 5 had a great time. Crew was very nice and knowledgeable and made the experience even better. Beautiful turtles and fish.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
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A blast chill vibes
Reviewed by: Matt & mariel , 2021/11/03At first it we questioned ourselves on where to meet (no signs whatsoever) but it was exactly where the instructions said- beachfront in front of Duke Statue. Otherwise instructions were all very clear & easy to follow. Guys on our boat were friendly and super relaxed- could bring anything on the boat in terms of food and drinks. Boat ride was beautiful. Was a clear day so we saw a lot of turtles- got to spend lots of time on the water. Chill vibes all throughout just the way we like it. Had a blast for first time snorkelers!!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/11/01 |
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Awesome
Reviewed by: LoveHawaii, 2021/09/19Very positive experience. Easy check in and staff was great. Family friendly.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/08/26 |
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Friendly staff, lots of turtles!
Reviewed by: Linda, 2021/09/09Great value, crew was amazing! They helped call out where turtles were and even helped us get great go pro footage of a bunch of sea turtles! Boarding location was super convenient for us too!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/29 |
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Mana Kai Turtle Snorkel
Reviewed by: Liz , 2021/08/26Our family enjoyed the boat ride. It was about 15 min away. The staff was wonderful. I was able to see only two turtles and some fish. That was very cool. The current was a bit strong at times. Glad the staff helped me with their surf boards.
My three kids ages: 4,5,8, had a hard time swimming because the current was a bit strong so they were only in the water for about 5 minutes. The goggles & snorkel equipment were too big for the toddlers. Next time we will pack ours. We did pack the vests for the kids but they do have some available.
They did see some turtles over the surface. Great weather. We did the 2 pm tour. Make sure to pack some nausea medicine, some folks felt very sick.
We liked being able to bring our own food & drinks.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/24 |
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Easygoing snorkle fun
Reviewed by: Kerin M, 2021/08/19Such a great time. The crew are fun and laid back. The trip is perfectly timed. Just a short trip, with fun waves and splashes, out to see a fun array of fish and get nose to nose with several turtles! Ideal for experienced snorkelers.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/15 |
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Turtle snorkeling
Reviewed by: Elizabeth Brindley, 2021/08/14This was perfect for when we had family visit. Two hours of fun, and we saw so many turtles. Definitely a memorable experience.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
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Mana Kai
Reviewed by: Richey/Espino clan, 2021/05/24Great crew great sail our family scattered our moms (Grammie) ashes with a great ceremony and a wonderful and private area. After we went to an area for snorkeling this was a great way to end our day!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/18 |
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We are so happy to hear the whole family enjoyed their time with us! Mahalo for joining us!