Reviewed by: Alexgreen
Had so much fun! Micky was amazing; gave clear instructions and made us feel comfortable and safe! Great knowledge as well. Super beginner friendly! All the gears fit great. Highly recommend :)
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Bec
We loved our snorkeling experience, our guides were always friendly and helpful. I had my two children with me with varying abilities and the guides were easily able to accommodate for them. We had a fantastic experience.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Max
We did snorkeling yesterday. Nick is very good. He is professional and very nice. The tour was exactly as prescribed. No boat ride required and it’s in lagoon which is perfect for my 9 year old son. He gets seasick easily. It’s perfect for beginners. I will definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Rachel J
Really happy with the experience, my son and I loved it. He is a comfortable swimmer, while I just started learning a month ago. He felt comfortable enough to snorkel without holding onto the buoy used by our guide, while I did not yet. It was a perfect introduction to snorkeling in a safe environment.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Simon
We had a great time with Micky. My family and I enjoyed our first snorkeling experience in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Rw
I would definitely do this again when visiting. Our instructor Faith was so sweet and professional.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/18 |
Reviewed by: LG
My 12 year enjoyed a lot. I am a non swimmer but with Faith guide it was a very good experience.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
I never tried scuba diving and I can't swim well so I was worried but the scuba diving team was amazing.
They were very attentive and helped each diver in the group to ensure we had a great time in the water. The lagoon is in the city very close to Waikiki Beach but not crowded. It is a beautiful and quiet place. It felt very safe.
We saw corals and many different fish and we got a few short videos of the experience as part of the tour.
If you are looking for a safe introduction to scuba diving this guided diving tour is definitely a great choice.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
I had a great time snorkelling in Honolulu.
I can't swim but thanks to Scott I managed to enjoy the experience.
The Magic Island Lagoon is a safe and beautiful place.
I really enjoyed the activity.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Angela
Snorkeling with Mickey was so much fun! It was good to see that he was enjoying it as much as we were, even though it’s something he’s done many times. He really knows how to make you feel at ease while in the water, even for first time or lesser experienced swimmers. The activity itself was very cool. We got to see some interesting animals at the ocean floor, such as sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and even some fish. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking of signing up for it, and for such a reasonable price too. Surprisingly the photo’s actually turned out quite well too.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Pearson fam
The basics were very helpful, however, the limitations with life vests and the lack of actual sea life made it a little less of a good experience. Overall it was received well by the family and was fun enough.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Joy
Firstly, my stepmother, my sister, and I had SO MUCH FUN! We knew going into this that based on the price and other photos we saw of the tails that these would not come out looking like "realistic" mermaids.
They had a variety of stretchy fabric tails to choose from in various sizes and some to fit larger body types. You can tell the tails have been through the ringer a bit with stains and small tears but none of that showed in the pics.
Mickey was amazing! He was patient, funny, kind, and had many poses in mind. He used a gopro for all of the shots, taking mini videos for you to pull pictures from). The lagoon we shot at was a bit murky so couldn't really get that many underwater pictures.
We definitely got some good shots but I (a professional photographer including boudoir) had to give a lot of direction to him and to my family. I was also able to save/make a lot of the shots pretty due to photoshop. Otherwise there would have been lots of pics of us from overhead like my hair flip photos which should have been taken from much lower/straight on to get the full effect of the hair flip.
In no way was that Mickey's fault, though. I think the company mainly has men under their employment and mostly focuses on scuba diving so I can imagine none of the guys are vying to do the mermaid session and therefore make the youngest, newest employee do it. It's management/the owners that should consider having whoever does the mermaid experience have some photography training even if a cheap, online one. Mickey did AMAZING with the skillet he had and was an absolute pleasure to work with and be around.
At the end of the day, for the price, and the experience we'd definitely would recommend. Just know you're not walking away looking like a real mermaid with breathtaking photos. Lol.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Mermaid Photo Shoot & Snorkel Time |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/15 |
Reviewed by: さつき&みどり
The meeting place was hard to find, and I was made to wait a long time, which was disappointing, especially since I was treated rudely. However, I managed to make it in time for the start, and once I joined, the instructor who went into the sea with us was very kind and great. There weren't many fish, but the starfish were interesting. I also enjoyed the scenery of Magic Island.
待ち合わせ場所がわかりづらく、長く待たされたうえ、失礼な態度を取られたのが残念でした。何とか開始時間に間に合い,気を取り直して参加したところ、海に一緒に入ってくれたインストラクターはとても親切で良かったです。魚はたくさんではないけど,ヒトデがおもしろかった。マジックアイランドの景色も楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Katie
My cousin and I booked this snorkeling tour as it was her first time and she didn't feel comfortable being out in super deep in the water or in a very open area. The lagoon where this snorkel tour is hosted is great as it has rock barrier walls all around to protect it from large waves. Our tour guide, Micki was so knowledgeable and was able to tell us so much about the fish and coral that we could see. This is a great tour for beginners or families with younger children who want to try out snorkeling! Would highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Lorraine
MIckey did a great job of explaining and making sure that everyone felt safe and had a good time. I only wish we could have stayed out longer.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Jen
This is just what I needed. I'm not a great swimmer nor very confident in open water, and this was an excellent way to learn to snorkel. I HIGHLY recommend it! Our guide was Ashton. He was awesome! And the pictures were cool.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/26 |
Reviewed by: poohsaya
I participated in the initial practice for snorkeling because I was anxious about going out to sea the next day. Since it was my first experience with snorkeling, the calm waves made it a great place for beginners. All the instructions were in English. They explained how to put on the gear, how to breathe, and the precautions. After that, we practiced in an area where we couldn't touch the bottom. It was mentioned that there was a locker for valuables, but all participants' belongings were placed in a large box with a lock, which was mostly left open. It's better not to bring valuables.
Since it was the same location as scuba diving, it seemed there were staff members coming and going. There were only park restrooms and an outdoor shower. This time, there were two children and me, along with two Americans in our group. For those who can't swim, the instructor pulls a float, so you can hold on and practice. I highly recommend this for anyone who feels anxious about going straight into the sea.
翌日の海に出てシュノーケリングが不安だったのでの初練習として参加。初体験シュノーケリングなので参加して波が穏やかで、初体験の場所として良かったです。説明は全て英語です。付け方や息の仕方の方法、注意事項を説明その後は足が付かない所でずっと練習、貴重品ロッカーと書いてありましたが、大きな鍵付きの箱の中に参加者全員の荷物を入れる、ほぼ開けっぱなしです。貴重品は持たない方が良いですね。
スキューバダイビングと同じ場所なので入れ違いで誰かスタッフがいるようでした。
公園のトイレと外にシャワーがあるだけです。
今回は子供2人と私、アメリカ人2人のグループでした。泳げない人はインストラクターが浮き具を引いてくれるので捕まって練習してました。
いきなり海に開くのが不安な方にはとてもお勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Daniela
It was a wonderful experience for beginners. Our instructor was patient and explained everything thoroughly. I liked that we snorkeled in a cove making the waters calm.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Mario
It was good well explained with saftey and what the plan was. The experience was o.k however there wasn't alot of sea life to see like turtles or alot of fish. The time wasn't as long as it is mentioned in the advertisement. It's great that they offer pics and vids I just wish there would of been more than just 6.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/27 |
Reviewed by: アップルパイ
Even with last-minute reservations, you can feel secure as they confirm everything properly via email and phone. I was a bit anxious about the reception location since there was no sign (as mentioned in the reservation confirmation), but following the map sent with the confirmation helped me find it.
It mentioned to arrive 30 minutes early, but I ended up waiting with nothing to do until the start time, so the purpose of the early arrival was unclear.
The snorkeling experience starts with the instructor properly explaining how to handle the equipment, which is reassuring for beginners. I recommend it for those who want to safely try it out nearby. The water wasn't very clear, though.
直前予約でも、メールと電話できちんと確認されるので安心です。
当日の受付場所は、案内版がなくて(ないと予約確認書に書いてあります)不安でしたが、予約確認書に送られてくる地図に従うとたどり着くことができます。
開始30分前に来るようにと書いてあったのですが、何もすることなく開始時間まで待たされて、30分前集合の意図が不明でした。
シュノーケルは、インストラクターがきちんと器具の扱いを含めて説明をしてくれてから始まるので、初心者には安心です。
近場で安全に、とりあえず試してみたいという方にお勧めします。
海は、あまりクリアではありませんでした。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Great accomodations
The team was super patient from the start. They gave us a check in call since we got a bit lost after parking. If you see lifeguard stand 1E, head left out towards the water, not down the beach. The instructor was really engaged and patient, tailoring the lesson to our comfort level.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Melissa G
Nick with snorkeling gave us easy simple lessons to feel comfortable in the water. showed us around. and took wonderful pics ! had an amazing experience!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Last minute I decided to add this onto my itinerary and it was so worth it! The magic island feels like the perfect spot to dip your toes into scuba diving!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Irvwop
I suck at swimming but our instructor Kyle made us feel safe and had me in good hands
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Sheila M
My husband is not a strong swimmer, and Zola was patient and encouraging with him the whole time. Can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Sathish
Amazing experience .. Max is very friendly and experienced. He gave detailed training before the tour which was awesome.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Teddy
Guides were patient and informative. Saw some cool fish! Would definitely recommend
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Vickie
It was a great beginner class, got to see lots of fish, and a star fish. Great first time experience.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Sav
Amber was a great instructor. She provided clear instructions on how to put on the equipment properly, breathing techniques and made us feel at ease.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Joni
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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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
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