Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
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Great Trip!
Reviewed by: Erinn B, 2021/04/30The crew were amazing! They not only showed us where to find all the turtles while we snorkeled (saw about 5/6 different turtles surfacing a million times right next to us), they followed a pod of dolphins for a while so we could get a good view and watch them in their element. We drove around the water for a bit before going back as well so you can snack and drink after snorkeling. The weather was amazing and we were the only boat out there (did the 8AM tour) for majority of the time so had all the ocean to ourselves! Some people didn’t/couldn’t snorkel but they hanged out on the Net of the Catamaran with their drinks and still had a great time napping and drinking lol.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/04/28 |
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10/10
Reviewed by: Bailey, 2021/04/1210/10 amazing. The best time we have had in Honolulu, crew knew what to do and say to us. Great job guys this was gorgeous and breathtaking
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| Activity Date: | 2021/04/10 |
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Excellent Experience
Reviewed by: Susie, 2021/03/30Would definitely recommend this experience. Because of COVID, our group of 13 were the only people on the boat and once everyone was done snorkeling, they took us out to sail by Diamond Head. So even though I didn't get in the water, I enjoyed the time spent sailing. The rest of the group that went snorkeling, said it was amazing - wish I would have gone snorkeling. Maybe next time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/28 |
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Affordable and a great experience
Reviewed by: Lindsey, 2021/03/06We were able to jump right off the boat and see turtles. You can’t beat the price and the staff was great.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/14 |
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Good Break from the Crowds at Waikiki
Reviewed by: Ohio Couple, 2020/12/10Captain Woody and Jacob were very knowledgeable, engaging and personal. We wanted to snorkel for 1 -2 hours and did not need drinks and food, just a couple of relaxing hours in the water and sitting. This was very affordable and low key. The turtles did not disappoint us as we followed and observed several along with a multitude of fish.
The trip does not include flippers so we rented 2 pairs for 10.00 total from the Waikiki Dive Shop on Nahua St., a short walk away.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/07 |
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| Activity Date: | 2020/12/04 |
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Amazing Experience!
Reviewed by: The Gilbert Family, 2020/02/08We want to thank Mani Kai for a wonderful time! Not only did we see turtles and plenty of fish, but we saw pods of spinner dolphins and whales as well. The views of the Island from the ocean are beautiful. You will enjoy about 1.5 hours of snorkeling. We brought our own snacks and beverages. The captain and his mate were extremely attentive to the needs of the group. We really enjoyed ourselves. This is a must do for couples or Families with older children. This experience was of great value. Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/04 |
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A Must Do When in Waikiki
Reviewed by: Kerry, 2019/06/08We thought that as this tour was so cheap it would be substandard. Wrong!!
This tour was exactly what we paid for. To snorkel with the green sea turtles and that's what we did. We were able to take our own food and drinks onboarding (the paperwork said there would be ice and cooler bags, but that wasnt the case) which didnt bother us too much. Brewster and Max made sure we saw and swam with the turtles and had plenty of opportunities for photos. After pur snorkeling, they took us for a sail in the catamaran for 2p minutes before taking us back to sure. It was a fabulous day.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/04 |
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The best Saturday morning!
Reviewed by: M. Anderson, 2019/05/28A short trip to the offshore destination means you get to spend most of the tour time in the water with the amazing fish and turtles! We even saw dolphins! Riding on the front of the catamaran was also a highlight.
Fantastic crew - very friendly and terrific with kids! Our daughter was a bit hesitant about going in the water so one of the crew let her ride on the lifeguard surfboard and she still got to enjoy the whole experience.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a couple of hours’ snorkeling experience with great views and sensational Hawaiian sea-life!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/25 |
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Our amazing Mana Kai catamaran cruise.
Reviewed by: Teresa T., 2019/05/12We really enjoyed the crew, they were all so helpful and funny, we saw at least 50 spinner dolphins and many turtles, it was the best boat trip I've taken in Hawaii and I have been on a few. I would suggest you bring your own drinks and snacks especially if you are bringing kids. It was a lot of fun and I would go again for sure.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/18 |
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Swimming with turtles
Reviewed by: Jane, 2019/03/01We had the best adventure. After seeing so many other cruises going out looking crowded and rushed we were a bit concerned.
Turned up at 8.30, check in process easy and efficient =)
Great weather, even better staff.
And best of all plenty of space for all on the catamaran. We were blessed with a small group.
Short cruise out and we were already spotting turtles.
All our equipment checked, help given if needed and off we went. 2 hours of watching dozens of green sea turtles in their natural environment. AMAZING!!
having Zac in the water with his trusty surf board gave everyone a great sense of ease.
On our tour was a gentleman who didn't feel to sure in the water but the boys went out of their way to get him an extra floatation buoy and stayed close til he felt more comfortable.
I would recommend Ruski (?) and Zac and the Mana Kai tour to anyone who asked.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
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Fantastic value tour
Reviewed by: Mike, 2019/02/24For a quick tour where you will more than likely run into several honu, the Mana Kai Catamaran morning snorkel is a great value. We not only ran into 5-6 large honu at the shell cleaning station, we also found a pod of spinner dolphins. The captain careful followed the dolphins at a safe distance, so we managed to snap some great pics.
Will definitely do again upon my next return!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/17 |
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Fun trip!
Reviewed by: Judy, 2019/02/23Trip was really fun. I was afraid of getting sea sick but the water was calm. I’ve been on many snorkel trips in Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas that take you out on a boat for 5 hours or so and provide lunch. Those I felt were way too long and you lose half the day. This one was only about 2.5 hours in the morning which was perfect. We had our 10 year old son with us and his attention span is short and he tires out after 30 minutes of snorkeling. Best part was we got on and off the boat at Waikiki Beach and did not have to drive to a harbor so we saved another hour or so. We saw lots of turtles right away and our son loved snorkeling with the turtles even though he was not a good swimmer. They provide life vests to everyone. I highly recommend going on this tour.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
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I loved this experience! Saw so many turtles
Reviewed by: Krystal , 2018/12/21Loved this experience! We saw so many turtles and fish and the water was crystal clear. Loved the net that you can sit on whilst the boat was driving The boat was perfect and so was the weather on the day we went out. 10/10. What a highlight to end our holiday. Would definitely do this again. Thanks so much for having us on board.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/12 |
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Great Family Activity
Reviewed by: Glenn, 2018/12/18What a fantastic crew and experience. This was our first time using Mana Kai Catamaran and our first time snorkeling off Waikik and it won’t be the last. We had our two young girls with us and this was their first snorkeling in open ocean. The crew was so patient and understanding with us and helped us along through the whole experience. They stayed close to us and allowed them to rest on the surf board and really taught them how to look for turtles. We were able to see turtles and fish up close and it was amazing. After the snorkeling we went for a sailing experience and dolphins came right up to us and played with the boat. It was so fun and our daughters loved it so much. I would highly recommend this crew for snorkeling and we will use them again. Thank you guys so much.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/16 |
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Fantastic
Reviewed by: KJH, 2018/12/15This was a great experience! There were a ton of turtles and fish. The boat folks were friendly and great. It’s an easy short little cruise out to the spot with good views back toward Diamond Head and the city. Thanks guys!
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| Activity Date: | 2018/12/15 |
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Unbelievable! Swimming next to turtles in Open ocean
Reviewed by: Robert, 2018/11/14Completely unbelievable! This one adventure started off with a 10-15 min ride on the catamaran out to turtle canyon. We then put on life vest and our masks to jump out. Since our swimming skills are like zilch, we were able to stay afloat by inflating our vest a bit. Johnny and our “lifeguard” took good care of us and made sure we were safe while we float around snorkeling. The view was breathtaking as we glance down and see miles down into the world below with huge sea turtles and colorful fishes and scuba divers around the coral reef. Highly recommend!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/11 |
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Awesome experience – fun and relaxing, plus TONS of turtles!
Reviewed by: Cooper, 2018/11/07Really enjoyed the cruise and snorkel with the Mana Kai crew. Zach was awesome and very accommodating. He made sure we saw TONS of turtles, and that we felt comfortable and safe doing it.
I enjoyed how the cruise allowed us to bring our own food and drink, too :) We got to chill on the boat, in perfect vacation-relaxation-style, plus we got some input over how long we snorkeled vs. how long we sailed in the open ocean.
A great experience and I'd do it again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/04 |
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Absolutely Fabulous Adventure,!!
Reviewed by: Lisa, 2018/10/11This was a great price and filled with fun and adventure! The Captain and his mate were very professional. The crew also had a great eye for the animals in the water whether it was turtles or the extra bonus of the pod of dolphins that the young mate spotted, Our captain even ventured to the pod of dolphins for an add bonus! It was a great boat ride with a great crew. and we seen 12 different turtles he know the spot.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
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So worth it!
Reviewed by: Hannah, 2018/08/22A short but beautiful sail to the reef, where we were greeted with half a dozen turtles, a ray and an eel. Stunning views of Waikiki and the crystal clear water on the catamaran. The crew was so amazing, eager to make it a good trip, and made the experience worth it.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Ramon, 2018/08/14The boat was easy to find right on the beach, the experience overall was great, the captain was nice as well as the crew.
I would definitely recommend this turtle snorkel to everyone.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/11 |
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