Reviewed by: Amanda L
Family of four, including one, four-year-old and one two year-old. First time for the kids on a boat and we had a blast. The staff is extremely friendly, courteous, and personable. They made sure my kids were safe and comfortable. The time frames were very appropriate, the staff kept everyone engaged and entertained. Some staff shout outs for Brandon, Jeremy Natalie, Faith, the guy holding the mike (sorry I forgot his name!!) . And yes we saw TONS of dolphins.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Gina B.
Our guides were wonderful! Saw lots and lots of turtles :)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
This cruise was so much fun. The crew was really friendly and there were about 3-4 crew in the water with us which made novice snorkelers more comfortable. Overall, loved this cruise.
Tips:
-This boat departs from Kewalo Basin Harbor. The parking lot was crowded so Uber/Lyft or taxi is best.
-Bring sunscreen, towel, change of clothes for after
After we finished the snorkel sail, we headed over to Kakaako to grab lunch!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
We were a group of 4 that went out for about 2-hours. The weather was perfect and the crew was great. One of our crew played the guitar for us and sang as well.
The boat was pretty spacious. Would recommend this one again!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Private Cruise (up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Jaz
Amazing and affordable snorkeling experience in Waikiki, I would recommend this tour for first time snorkelers like myself, the tour guides are very nice and helpful! 10/10 can't wait to be back and do it again :)
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Dago
Wowwwww!!! What an experience!!! The staff was super friendly and very helpful!!! 10/10 I highly recommend booking this trip out to turtle canyon.
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
Reviewed by: ナポリーナ
It felt like we were casually scuba diving down to the seabed. I was very satisfied to see various sizes of fish and sea turtles! The water can get murky or hard to see depending on the currents and weather, but I think only those with a broad mindset who can accept that should go.
海底までいくので、気軽にスキューバダイビングをしているようでした。そして大小様々な魚やウミガメが見れて大満足でした!潮流、天気によって海水が濁ったり見えにくかったりするようですが、それも仕方がないと思える心が広い人だけがいけばいいと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I am terrified of sharks but this tour completely changed my views! I had such a fun time and I would do it with this company again as they took great care of my fear and made it comfort.
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| Packages: | North Shore Shark Snorkeling Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Chris J
Wasn't quite sure what to expect when you hear you're swimming with sharks without a cage. It was a very neat experience. The sharks pretty much stay below you. The crew does a good job of explaining their behavior and what to do around them. The crew was very knowledgable and made the tour exciting. I think the only thing I would change is maybe running the line that everyone hangs onto away from the boat. I felt like at times the waves would bring me back into the boat. It would be nice to just float on the surface away from the boat. But it was still very cool, the crew lets you go out and dive down and "hang" with the sharks for a little bit. Definitely a bucket list item. Would suggest brining your own snorkel gear if you find it hard to fit rentals. Bring a GoPro too! But if you forget, they're taking video and pics of everyone the whole time! Other than that, book it and go have fun!! Well worth the time and money!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Great trip!
Great crew and lovely time. The snorkeling was a little deep, but the abundance of turtles made up for it. The snacks and sodas for the sail were very welcome. Wonderful time for all!
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: mizow
It was an activity that included everything you can do in Hawaii. Snorkeling from the boat was a great experience. The dinner was all-you-can-eat and drink, and it was a good value!
HAWAIIにいるからできることがすべて入ったアクティビティでした。船からのシュノーケリングは良い体験です。夕食も飲み食べ放題、コスバ良し!
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| Packages: | 【4月~9月】現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
the kids lvoed to get to see the fish from the portholes! great day underwater
Aloha Kara !
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your adventure exploring in a real submarine! We love providing an adventure that families can enjoy. It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/18 |
Reviewed by: ひろし
I think it's better to take excessive measures against seasickness. Even if the waves are calm when departing, once you head out to sea, the weather doesn't matter and the waves can be high, making you feel sick even in the cage.
I couldn't understand anything from the English guide, but it was manageable.
There are a huge number of sharks, and they don't attack, making the experience wonderful.
とにかく船酔い対策は過剰なくらいした方がいいと思います。
出航する時は波が穏やかでも沖に出れば天候など関係なく波が高く、檻に入っても酔います。
英語ガイドで何も理解はできませんでしたがなんとかなります。
サメはすごい量いて、襲ってくることもなく体験としては素晴らしいです。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Manon
Super. The Crew was fantastic. We saw one tu of fishes. Thé catamaran ride was short but very nice
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/18 |
Reviewed by: H&A
The private boat charter was a great help for families with small children. Since there were many little kids, it was really nice for us parents not to have to worry about other customers being around. Not only did we go wild dolphin watching, but we were also lucky enough to see whales. The dolphins swam alongside the boat, and we were able to see them up close, which was incredibly cute. I definitely want to participate again, but when I tried to make the next reservation, it seemed that my next visit to Hawaii was fully booked, so I couldn't reserve. I'm really disappointed... I wish I had planned earlier.
貸切ボートチャーターは小さい子連れには助かりました。小さい子供が多かったので、他のお客様がいないことは親としては気を遣わなくてとってもよかったです。野生のイルカウォッチングだけでなく、運が良くクジラを見る事ができました。イルカが船に合わせて泳いでくれたのか、近くでみることができてとってもかわいかったです。ぜひまた参加したいと思い、次の予約をしようと思いましたら次のハワイ訪問日はいっぱいのようで、
予約できなくて残念です。。。もっと早く計画しておけばよかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(10名限定)<送迎つき> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Everything was well organized and staff was professional. The beat part of this trip is that this is one of the first boats out to turtle canyon before the circus arrives. Get in early and get out while there are few people in the water.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Jimmy Shin
All families were very happy & having so much fun. It was really fantastic trip. I want to revisit when I come back to Hawaii. Thank you for all kindly arrangements.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/19 |
Reviewed by: CAS
Short snorkeling excursion, with gorgeous views of Waikiki. Friendly staff handled us well. Sea turtles, but not many colorful fish.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Kara
got a little sea sick myself to be prepared for this in case
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Dottie
Awesome crew. Everyone had a great time snorkeling and sailing.
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Kathleen Flowers
It was great! The crew and Captain were wonderful. We saw amazing fish and other things. Highly recommended this company. Amazing service and very nice. Love it so much
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Sasha
Great experience if you are looking for budget friendly turtle snorkeling experience. The guys were very friendly, nice and cared for the group. The time was perfect. Long enough to swim with turtles and short enough for people who got sea sick. Highly recommend. Thank you for making this budget friendly experience available.
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/01 |
Reviewed by: 3号くん
The experience was not very good considering the high price. Since it's a submarine, the windows are small and visibility is poor, so I couldn't see much. I didn't really feel like I was diving, but I did feel a bit nauseous. I was hoping to see sea turtles, but unfortunately, I didn't see any.
高い値段の割には体験としてあまり良くなかったです。
潜水艦なので窓が小さく、見通しもよくないのであまり良く見えませんでした。
潜っている実感も特にないですが少し酔います。
ウミガメも見れるかと思ったけど見れず残念
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great day on the water!! We got to see dolphins and the water was crystal clear it was nothing short of amazing
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Kim
My family had so much fun turtle snorkeling. My son got scared going in the middle of the ocean but the staff had him on his board and took him around to see the turtles and taught him so many fun facts. We had a special treat of having dolphins swim alongside the boat. Would recommend this to anyone thinking of snorkeling with turtles.
We are so happy to hear your son was able to enjoy the experience with the family! Mahalo for trusting us to host your tour!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
My 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.
We are so happy to hear the whole family enjoyed their time with us! Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Monica Quevedo
This 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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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/18 |
Reviewed by: sora
I chose this tour because the meeting place was close to my hotel and there weren't many options available at the last minute, but it turned out to be a great decision. I had a wonderful experience.
When we arrived at the snorkeling point by boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins! We enjoyed watching the dolphins from the boat.
Once in the water, I swam surrounded by schools of colorful fish of various sizes. (The staff threw food from the boat, so many fish gathered around.) After that, the staff guided us by swimming to the turtle point. We were able to see three turtles that day. They occasionally came up to the surface for air, allowing us to see them up close, which was incredibly exciting!
After the snorkeling time ended, we returned to the boat and sailed out to sea with the sails up, moving quite fast. I was fine, but those who are sensitive to motion might want to be cautious.
The website mentioned bringing a "photo ID," so I brought my passport, but it wasn't required. I didn't read it carefully, but it seems it was needed if you wanted to purchase alcohol on the boat. I misunderstood and thought it was required for the tour participation, so I would appreciate it if the wording could be changed.
After getting out of the water, it can be chilly with the sea breeze, so it's better to have a long-sleeved cover-up or a large towel. Also, there are no staff members who speak Japanese. They explain the precautions before entering the water, so having good listening skills would be helpful. (Since they use gestures, you might manage if you can catch some key words.)
集合場所が宿泊ホテルに近かったのと、間際の予約で他にあまり無かったので選びましたが、結果的に大正解でした。とても素晴らしい体験が出来ました。
ボートでスノーケリングポイントに着いた頃合いで、イルカの群れに遭遇!
ボートの上からしばしイルカ見物。
海に入り、大小色とりどりの魚の群れに囲まれながら遊泳。
(スタッフがボートから餌を投げるので沢山集まってきます)
その後、ホヌポイントまでスタッフが泳いで誘導してくれました。
この日は3匹のホヌに会えました。時おり水面まで息をしに上がってくるので本当に真横にホヌを見ることが出来、大感激!
スノーケリングタイムが終わった後は、ボートに戻り、沖合まで帆を上げてかなり飛ばしていきます。私は大丈夫でしたが、揺れに弱い人は要注意です。
WEBには持ち物に『写真付きのID』と書かれていたのでわざわざパスポートを持っていきましたが、提示は求められませんでした。よく読まなかったのがいけないですが、ボート上でお酒を購入したいときに必要ということだったようです。ツアー参加の際に掲示を求められると勘違いしてしまいましたので、書き方を変えていただけると嬉しいです。
水から上がった後海風に吹かれて寒いので、長袖の羽織るものか大き目のバスタオルは有った方が良いです。あと、日本語話すスタッフはいません。海に入る前に注意事項を説明されるのでヒヤリング力は有った方が良いです。(身振り手振りの説明なので単語が聞き取れればなんとかなるかも)
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Nydia
It was an overall great experience and the staff was very helpful ! Would do it again !
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| Packages: | BYOB Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/16 |
Reviewed by: シルク
There are sharks everywhere, not just a few. Sharks in 360 degrees.
The cage is so wide that not only my hands and feet but even my body can easily stick out; in fact, if the sharks really try, they could get in too. It's a tour that depends on the sharks' mood.
There were no Japanese participants, but there was one Japanese staff member, which made me feel very reassured.
A GoPro is essential; it seems you can rent one there too. I think it will be a topic of conversation for ages, so you should definitely take photos and videos. I’ll probably brag about it to my grandchildren right before I die.
I was in the cage for 20 minutes, but I think 10 minutes would have been enough (laughs). In the first half, I was moved by seeing the sharks, and in the second half, I was just swaying around like in a washing machine. I got seasick. You will definitely get seasick. Even if you take motion sickness medication, you will still feel it.
The staff member said the weather on the day I participated was very calm, but once you're in the cage, that doesn't matter; you will get seasick.
On the way back on the boat, a handsome guy with bronze hair was throwing up right in front of me. The boat was moving at a decent speed, so the vomit was flying sideways. Even while throwing up, he was still handsome.
The distance from the hotel in Waikiki to the North Shore is too far, so it's better to check your transportation options properly. It seemed like everyone came by rental car. We took a bus transfer, but I was most worried about whether we would make it there.
Overall, I was very satisfied! I don't think I'll ever get the chance to swim with sharks again in my life, so if you're hesitating, you should definitely do it. You’ll get to see the handsome guy's blue face.
サメがうじゃうじゃおる、ちらほらじゃない。360度サメ。
檻の幅が広すぎて手足どころか身体も全然出る、なんならサメも頑張りゃ入れる。サメのお気持ち次第のツアー。
参加者に日本人はいなかったけど、スタッフに1人日本人のお兄さんがいたのでとっても安心でした。
GoProは必須、向こうでもレンタル出来るみたい。未来永劫話のネタになると思うから絶対写真も動画も撮るべき。死ぬ直前にも孫に自慢する思う。
20分檻の中に居たけど、10分でええと思った(笑)前半はサメ見て感動して、後半は洗濯機の中でただただ揺られてた。酔う。絶対に酔う。酔い止め飲んでも酔う。
自分が参加した日の気候、めちゃくちゃ穏やかってお兄さん言ってたけど、檻の中入りゃあそんなん関係ない、酔います。
帰りの船の中、ブロンズヘアのイケメンが目の前でずっと吐きょうた。まあまあの速度で船動いとるからゲロが真横に吹き飛んでた。吐いててもイケメンはイケメン。
ワイキキのホテルからノースショアまでが遠すぎて、足はちゃんと調べた方が良い。みんなレンタカーで来てたっぽい。自分たちはバス乗り継いで行ったけど、辿り着けるかが1番不安だった。
総じて大満足!サメと泳げることとか多分これからの人生でないと思うから、迷ってるならやるべき。イケメンの青い顔が見れます。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/04 |
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アロハ!
レビューをありがとうございます!あなたが私たちとの潜水艦の冒険を楽しんでいただけたと聞いて、とても嬉しいです!実際、リアルな潜水艦で海洋生物を間近で見ることは、一生に一度の体験であることが多いです。そして、あなたが素晴らしい海洋生物を見ることができたと知り、私たちも嬉しいです!将来的に、私たちの潜水艦やアトランティスクルーズのマジェスティック号で再びお迎えできることを楽しみにしています。また、アトランティスの冒険、すなわち水中の旅、サンセットクルーズ、または季節のクジラ観察クルーズに参加していただければ幸いです。ぜひ、#atlantishawaiiで私たちのソーシャルメディアをフォローしてください。ア・フイ・ホウ(次回まで)。
Aloha !
Mahalo for your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your submarine adventure with us! It is indeed often a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see marine life up close while diving in a real submarine, and we're happy to know you got to see some incredible marine life! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).