Reviewed by: Ryan
To be fair, the weather played a part in my review but even if it had been perfect, I wouldn't have been impressed. It was raining prior to our departure and when I asked the people operating the boat if they were still going to sail, they said yes as long as it didn't rain harder. I asked if we'd even see a sunset since it was cloudy and they weren't sure. We boarded the boat which was wet from the rain and dirty from people tracking sand into it. The boat was pretty small and very crowded, they indicated they had a full cruise that night and that was an understatement. We could barely find a place to sit, and again, everything was wet so that wasn't great. It started raining again before we departed so our family made the decision to get off the boat and not go on the sail. The people operating the boat simply said "hopefully you come back again" when we informed them we were leaving. I called to inquire about a refund and left a VM but never received a call back. I sent an email and inquired but was told that the cruise did go out that night so a refund was not possible even though it was cloudy and there was no sunset. I understand the refund policy and agreed to it when I booked so they certainly had the right to keep our money but all in all, I just think it was pretty poor customer service and as stated above, even if the weather had been perfect, the cruise itself left a lot to be desired.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Until Sep 15th |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Joes
Overall this snorkel adventure isn’t that great there is only one small reef with maybe 3 turtles and that’s it. Also you are swimming around 3-4 other boats that have about 20 people each so it gets really packed really fast in the small little area. It’s a good beginner snorkel trip but if you are wanting to get a quality experience with a big reef to swim around I would look elsewhere
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Christopher Keisser
There are a lot of similar experiences down here, but this crew is tried and true. They have been doing this longer and better than the competition out there, and the experience is truly for those who want a no nonsense visit to turtle canyon. Captain Mina and Jeff truly know their stuff. Good times and good vibes!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Brian
Took my wife and 6 year old son on the morning snorkel cruise. It was conveniently located and easy to navigate finding. Mina and the team were very helpful, accommodating and ensured that we had an awesome time . We spotted about 5 turtles and tons of schools of fish.
We will do this trip everytime we’re on the island
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Tammi
Fabulous. It was one of the best things I have ever done. I highly recommend this as a activity must do!!! We will cherish this experience forever!
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Robyn Martin
Lasted way longer than we were told. People were lined up to get off an hour before we docked. The meal was tasty but not filling. The entertainment was great and the dancers were absolutely amazing. The staff of very friendly and Overall it was a good experience just not something I would do again. If you get motion sickness I would think twice about this I saw many people spend the entire cruise in the bathroom.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Trina Litton
Best experience ever. I seen so many beautiful. Fish and turtles. The crew were awesome and fun i would definitely do it again. Just being out there on the ocean was so amazing
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Reviewed by: veeejzilla
the boat ride was fun, the view was amazing, the crew was the best!
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| Packages: | [2023] Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Adiba
The staff was super friendly and accommodating. It was a really fun experience. We got to see turtles and spinner dolphins! It was a great way for us to end our trip in Hawaii. It is recommended though to know swimming well if you want to snorkel as the life jackets are not buoyant enough to keep you afloat.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Tammie
Staff were great. Food was good. Entertainment was fun.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/25 |
Reviewed by: まいむ
There was an instructor who spoke Japanese, and although there was only one Japanese person, I was able to have a great time. However, there are blocks in the water near the beach that are hard to see from above, so while I could stand, I bumped my legs on the way back and scraped both knees, which was painful. The shop lends long-sleeved rash guards, so my upper body was fine, but those participating in shorts need to be careful about sunburn as well.
日本語の話せるインストラクターもいらっしゃり、日本人ひとりでしたが楽しく過ごすことができました。ただ浜辺近くは上からは見えにくいブロックが海中にあるため、足は着くものの戻る際に足をぶつけて両膝とも擦りむいて痛い思いをしました。お店が長袖のラッシュガードを貸してくれるので上半身は大丈夫ですが、短パンで参加される方は日焼け対策含めて注意が必要です。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Doug
I took my daughters and one of their friends out for diving experience. Even though the instructors tried and tried to help them they couldn’t seal their mask and became sea sick. This was no fault of the dive instructors or dive company. My daughters still had a good time snorkeling.
My daughter’s friend and I dived and enjoyed the experience. Make sure you tip the instructors and captain well, it is a lot of work to make this adventure happen and they deserve it.!
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| Packages: | Two Tank Introductory Boat Dive for Beginners |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Ian McCrary
My wife and I cam to Oahu for the first time with one thing in mind; we HAVE to go snorkeling! We initially chose Living Ocean Tours based on the affordability, but the experience was SO much better than we expected for the price! Not only did they thoroughly go over ever aspect of snorkeling, they GUIDED us to the good spots to see turtles, fish, and even some awesome reefs! The guides were even outgoing and easy to talk to which just made the whole experience that much better. My wife and I HIGHLY recommend checking them out. Thanks to the captain for getting us out into the ocean, and thanks to Joe and Preston for finding some awesome spots to see sea turtles! MAHALO
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mary K
The crew made it so fun. We had kids and adults and it was appropriate for everyone!
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| Packages: | [2023] Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/23 |
Reviewed by: KSJAkey
Great excursion; it fit perfectly into our last day on the Hawaiian Islands. The crew was great. Matt, Jeff and Jay were very accommodating helping celebrate our mom's 80th birthday!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Happy Hour Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/15 |
Reviewed by: jill
If you are looking for a sunset cruise, choose this one. My family (all adults) had a blast! We loved that this was a smaller catamaran. Crew is fabulous & the music was great. Definitely would go again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Until Sep 15th |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. C
From the moment you step on the pier the staff of Spirit of Aloha was upbeat and fun! We felt welcome and safe but new we were in for a good time. The drinks were simple but tasty and they didn't skimp. The food that was included could have been a little better, simple chicken breast sandwiches on rolls but you're there for a boat ride and booze! Checking in could have also been a little more organized. Overall I definitely recommend this outing on anyone's visit to the island!
A few of the families had a hard time managing their kids so one suggestion I might give to Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise is hosting at least one adults only, 21+ cruise.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Shanti
Thank you so much we had a fun time.
The crew were fun and friendly. Fortunately for us the weather was perfect too.
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| Packages: | 90-min Diamond Head Sail - 10:30 AM Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Mia
The shuttle service was phenomenal. The food was decent 8/10. It was what we expected but not beyond expectation. The performance was good. The performers were enthusiastic.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Jeff Henry
We totally enjoyed having Lauren as our diving instructor who was very encouraging and knowledgeable throughout the entire time. The entire crew was very professional and the captain of the boat Winter was amazing also. We definitely recommend this place if you are interesting in scuba diving.
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| Packages: | Two Tank Introductory Boat Dive for Beginners |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Pmk
Amazing showing and dinner. We would definitely come back.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Laura@HawaiianTravel
Took the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise with my sister to celebrate her birthday and we could not have asked for a more enjoyable evening. It was such fun with non-stop, great entertainment. You are well taken care of from start to finish. The entire crew and entertainers were top notch. The sunset and views of Waikiki from the ocean at night are so pretty - many fantastic photo ops. I would highly recommend this dinner cruise, you won't be disappointed.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Ivy
My husband and I loved it! The crew was amazing and they went over & beyond for us. We were lucky to be the only 2 people on the boat & have a private session. We want to thank you for an amazing experience, drinks and for letting us play the music we wanted! Thanks everyone!!! :)
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| Packages: | 90-min Diamond Head Sail - 10:30 AM Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Went for our anniversary and it was the perfect evening. Some of the best crab I ever had, and the staff is full of light!! So many laughs and smiles on this cruise :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Catherine
Finally saw a turtle for the first time and learned all about the honu and how to be respectful!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Danielle B.
View was amazing. Great trip around the water. Would definitely do again.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Happy Hour Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Dawn and Jim
Our guide got in water and spotted turtles and shared a lot of interesting information. We saw so many Turtles and close up. I got to hold a sea urchin. We also saw probably 4 species of fish, pretty. Staff, so friendly and fun, and kept the drinks coming.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
It was such an enjoyable sunset cruise. The crew were so great and kind and FUN.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
The crew was amazing, drinks were perfect and flowing, and the cruise itself was beautiful, we lucked out with a great sunset.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Shannah Mattox
Everything from start to finish was excellent!! We included transportation from our hotel to the cruise site also. Everything was clean from top to bottom. Customer service from our waitress was amazing. Karen was nothing short of amazing & she was super sweet. The food was good as well.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/15 |
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