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Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Great Snorkeling Experience!

Reviewed by: John and Judy

The crew aboard the catamaran was terrific, fun and entertaining! We would recommend experiencing this snorkel excursion in the morning, as the fish and turtles seemed to be more active earlier in the day. We had snorkeled in the same vicinity a couple of days before in the afternoon, and the sea creatures seemed to be less active then.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/11
Activity Date: 2022/03/18

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Collette

Our guides were friendly and provided great information about the sharks local to the area. Totally recommend taking Dramamine the night before and the day of the dive as the water was a little choppy. We got to see about a dozen Galapagos sharks during our dive and even got to see a whale.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/10
Activity Date: 2022/04/08

2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

What an amazing afternoon.

Reviewed by: Laurieruth

We had such an amazing time on this whale watching tour. The crew were all amazing and the marine biologist on board had a wrath of knowledge regarding the whales and the island. We had some yummy drinks and got to see quite a few whales. It was so exciting!! Def would recommend this cruise

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Aloha !
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear the staff was informative and nice. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. 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: Whale Watching Cruise
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Posted on: 2022/04/10
Activity Date: 2022/03/24

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Turtle Surfing

Reviewed by: Todd

Crew and the Boat were great! The activity however was very crowded with many boats and other people, I guess that is to be expected! But I want to emphasize that the boat and crew were Top notch!!! Thank you Moana!!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/09
Activity Date: 2022/03/19

90-Min Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Transportation from Waikiki [Dec-Apr]

Good tour for end of season

Reviewed by: 49A Fam

We had a nice day on the whale watch tour. Though we only saw one humpback, the captain and crew made every effort to ensure we got to see it as many times as possible. We also got to see several pods of spinner dolphins and even a couple sea turtles on our way into the Harbor.
As it was so late in the whale migration season, the tour was probably as good as could be expected.
We appreciated that they served granola bars and lemonade on the boat and the crew was very friendly.

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Packages: Whale Watch Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/09
Activity Date: 2022/04/06

アトランティス潜水艦ツアー ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー <ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発/日本語ナレーション(要事前ダウンロード)>

World of the Blue Sea 青い海の世界

Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き

I participated in the 9 AM departure. At the check-in counter, I was welcomed in Japanese. Everything else was in English. In the photos of the submarine on the website, there were audio guide earphones provided, but there were no headphones, possibly due to infection control measures. Even though I didn't understand English, I was glad to have met the sea turtles and fish. The view from the submarine was a world of blue sea, and I couldn't distinguish the colors of the fish well, except for yellow.

As a measure against infections, all passengers were required to wear masks. For those who didn't have masks, there were supplies available. The crew sanitized the submarine windows with alcohol during the exchanges.

The weather was nice, and there weren't many waves, so it was good that there was little rocking. The view from the boat before boarding the submarine was also lovely.

朝9時出発に参加しました。チェックインカウンターでは日本語で歓迎してくれました。それ以外は英語でした。サイト内の潜水艦の写真では、音声ガイドのイヤホンが置かれていましたが、感染症対策の為かヘッドホンはついていませんでした。英語はわからなくても、ウミガメやお魚たちに会えたので、行って良かったと思いました。潜水艦からの眺めは青い海の世界で、魚は黄色以外は色の違いがよくわかりませんでした。
感染症対策として、乗船者は全員マスク着用です。マスクを持っていない人には、用意された物がありました。潜水艦の窓は、入れ替えの時にクルーの方がアルコール消毒をしていました。
天気もよく波もあまりない日でしたので、揺れも少なくてよかったです。潜水艦に乗る前の船からの眺めも素敵でした。

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Packages: 基本プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/08
Activity Date: 2022/04/06

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Amazing crew and nice snorkeling spot !

Reviewed by: Frenchy Anne-Sophie

Great time with friendly team , cool boat, nice equipment , turtles and fish were there !
Perfect for a family with two kids !

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/06
Activity Date: 2022/04/04

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Definitely recommend!

Reviewed by: Hawaii 2022

Amus, Sienna, and Mitchell were fabulous tour guides. We saw quite a few dolphins and turtles. Definitely would do it again. Mahalo!

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/05
Activity Date: 2022/04/01

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Skylar and Kelsey

Great crew. Great time! Even with choppy waters, we felt safe and enjoyed every minute of it!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/05
Activity Date: 2022/04/03

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Sea Turtles AND DOLPHINS! AMAZING!

Reviewed by: Matt

Well what can I say? The team was kind and answered any and all questions we had. We were promised sea turtles and we got just that. Getting to swim atleast 1.5meters away from the turtles as the came to the surface multiple times. Being able to observe multiple sea turtles swimming around the depths and the various fish of the reef. To wrap up an already amazing and special experience, we also got a lengthy surprise visit from a family of dolphins swimming up close and personal to the catamaran as we headed back to the harbour. Like I said, what can I say?! Definitely recommended to all who are interested. 5/5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/02
Activity Date: 2022/03/31

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Amazing

Reviewed by: Jen

Turtles!!!!! We had a ton of fun, staff was awesome and super helpful.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/01
Activity Date: 2022/03/19

2-Hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Cruise from Waikiki - Living Ocean Tours

Amazing Crew!

Reviewed by: A. Vergara

- Crew was super friendly and helpful. Family-owned.
- Drinks and snacks were provided during the tour
- Best part: spotted a whale close to our boat on our way to Turtle Canyon; seen turtles and lots of fish during the snorkeling session
- The current was a little strong in the afternoon but still worth the trip
- Overall super fun experience
- Definitely recommend!

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/31
Activity Date: 2022/03/30

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Whale Boat Trip!

Reviewed by: James

We had a very good experience on board this vessel. The crew was kind, courteous and knowledgeable. Captain Jesse and the crew were very entertaining. We did find a whale about 50 yards off the bow, caught a shot of his tail! Great boat ride, beautiful scenery and gorgeous weather! Well worth the price of admission! Thank you to everyone involed!!!!!!

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/31
Activity Date: 2022/03/26

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Fun times

Reviewed by: Stephan

I took my folks on this boat trip, and they had a great time. We spotted a whale about 50 yards out and saw a bunch of flying fish. The crew were fun and informative and showed us all sorts of sites. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see a whale or just enjoy a big catamaran.

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/30
Activity Date: 2022/03/26

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Pretty good, but short & crowded

Reviewed by: Laura

The staff was very friendly. We did see multiple turtles & fish. We were taken to a small area with 5 other boats so swimming in the water was like walking through Disneyland. People were kept in a very small area. They said 60 mins of swimming but it felt closer to 45 mins, maybe. If you want to see coral and explore freely, this is not the tour for you. If you want to see some turtles and fish this is a nice starting point. They offer 3 alcoholic beverages which are impossible to drink on the short return home and none are permitted prior to snorkelling. We only got this one b/c others were sold out, but if you really want those beverages be prepared to drink fast ;-). I wouldn't do this one again.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/25
Activity Date: 2022/03/20

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Beautiful tour

Reviewed by: Tammy koop

Friendly, relaxing and beautiful life memory and experience.

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/23
Activity Date: 2022/03/21

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Whales!!

Reviewed by: Jen

The vessel is more like a ship than a boat like it has 3-4 levels. Very organized and informational! The staff is friendly. Lots of room to walk around. They offer motion pills or some kind of ginger cocktail to prevent motion sickness. They also offered small snakes like chips. There wasn't an option for breakfast.
I went in February and and I saw about 7-10 whales( sprays, tip of their tails). I think 1 or 2 came close to the boat. I enjoyed it. My little one (5yo) was mostly running around...lol.

  • That's the boat/ship and my son!

  • WHALE!!

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Packages: 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/02/21

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Sunset dinner cruise

Reviewed by: Trish

Just did the Snorkel and Sunset dinner cruise. I would definitely do this again. The. Staff was absolutely awesome and very very patient. I sometime feel very constrained with all the rules but the staff did a very good job explaining why they have to do what they do to keep all of us safe and still have the best time. The music was great, the food was wonderful. And everybody on the boat seemed to have a good time. Oh and the sunset on the water was epic. I highly recommend this to all!

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Packages: [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/03/19

ホエールウォッチ マジェスティック号 横揺れが少ない最新テクノロジー採用の次世代クルーズ船<アロハタワー発/12/26~3/31>

The whales were amazing! But lunch is not included! 鯨は感動!でも昼食はついてません!

Reviewed by: バーニー

I participated in this tour with my daughter who lives in Hawaii. It is stated that lunch is included in the tour, but currently, it is not. I confirmed with the staff whether lunch was included, and they said it is available for purchase at an additional cost. Also, there was no explanation about the whales in either English or Japanese.

I didn't have high expectations for lunch based on past comments, but since lunch is not included, I feel that other tours would have been better. (It's not good to have misleading information...) The main purpose of this tour, which was to see whales, was fulfilled as we were able to see them multiple times, so that was good.

Regarding infection control measures, there was no confirmation of vaccination or presentation of negative test results. The staff wore masks, but all the passengers were not wearing masks. It's best to think that this is the current situation in Hawaii. Additionally, many tourists are coming from the mainland United States, where overseas travel has become difficult. There were a lot of people on this tour as well. I thought we were the only Japanese and Asians there.

ハワイ在住の娘と参加しました。
こちらのツアーは昼食付きと記載されていますが、現在はついていません。スタッフにもついていないんですか?と確認しましたが、昼食は有料で購入との事でした。また、クジラについての解説は英語、日本語ともにありませんでした。
過去のコメントから昼食への期待はあまりしていませんでしたが、実際に昼食がついていないのであれば、他のツアーの方が良かったなーと思いました。(嘘の記載は良くないですね...)
このツアー1番の目的である、鯨は何度も見ることができたので良かったです。
感染対策に関しては、ワクチン接種確認も陰性証明書提示もありません。スタッフはマスクをしていますが、乗客はみなノーマスクです。それが今のハワイの現状だと思った方が良いです。それと、ハワイは海外旅行ができなくなったアメリカ本土からたくさんの観光客が来ています。このツアーも大勢の方が乗船していました。日本人、アジア人は私たちだけと思いました。

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Dear Barney,

Thank you very much for your recent use of our services. We are delighted to hear that you were moved by the whales.

Thank you for your feedback regarding lunch. Upon checking, I found that it was not included in the tour. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the error in the tour page description. Although you compared it with other tours and booked this one that included lunch, I deeply regret that it left you feeling disappointed on the day of the tour.

We have corrected the description you pointed out. To prevent similar inconveniences in the future, we will strive to improve our services.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
VELTRA

バーニー様

この度はご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます。
クジラには感動していただけたようで、嬉しく思います。

昼食の件、ご指摘ありがとうございます。
確認させていただきましたところ、ツアーには含まれておりませんでした。
ツアーページの記載ミスにより、ご迷惑をかけして申し訳ございません。
他のツアーと比較していただいたうえで昼食が付いているこちらのツアーをご予約いただいたものの、当日は残念はお気持ちにさせてしまいましたこと深くお詫び申し上げます。
ご指摘いただきました記載につきましては、修正させていただきました。
今後同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、サービスの向上に努めてまいります。

何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRA

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/03/18

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

The Crew and the Boat Made the Trip Amazing

Reviewed by: Jason

Perfect location, easy to find and board.
Boat is great.
Crew are amazing, professional and fun
The trip duration is just long enough.
Plenty of turtles and things to see
Ride back is great...the beverages for the ride are really nice too.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/20
Activity Date: 2022/03/18

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Fantastic tour

Reviewed by: Sam

Fantastic ride - great whale sightings. Convenient shuttle.

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Packages: 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/19
Activity Date: 2022/03/17

1-Hour Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Tour - Waikiki Morning & Afternoon Marine Life Cruise

Lots of fish

Reviewed by: Rbj

We had a very enjoyable trip near Waikiki to view fish and turtles. Our captain and guide were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They knew where to take us to look at the animals. They provided lots of information about the fish as well as the area near which they were found. They were also very helpful with taking pictures with great backgrounds. The timing was just about right--not too long bringing on boredom in younger patrons, and not too short with no opportunities to actually see the animals in their natural habitat. It was a good experience for our entire group.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/18
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai

LOVED THIS

Reviewed by: Kara

I did many excursions on Oahu and this was my favorite, never had more fun in my life. BOOK IT- you will not be disappointed!!!

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Packages: Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/18
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

Dolphin Quest Oahu - Family-Friendly Dolphin Swim Experiences at Kahala Hotel

Made my Hawaii trip

Reviewed by: Kara

Thank you Dolphin quest!!My favorite sea animal and it was awesome to get lose and personal with them!

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Packages: 25-min Dolphin Encounter
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/18
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Ann

My family had a great time and service was excellent and workers are very friendly.

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Aloha Ann! Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your submarine adventure with us! We'll be sure to share your kind words with our crew! We hope to welcome you and your family aboard again soon. Mahalo!

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Packages: Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/13

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Whale watching

Reviewed by: Rbj

Very informative. Enjoyed our trip. Great weather.

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Packages: 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/14
Activity Date: 2022/03/12

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

Always Honest Review

Reviewed by: Sharon and family

This was a great experience. It was wonderful to be educated about all the ocean conservation and the coral life that is being done. Was also nice at the time, it was not too crowded - which did make this trip worth the price.

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Aloha ! Sharon & family !
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent experience with us, aboard the Atlantis Submarine, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation.

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).

  • Submarine coming up as we are on the boat.

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Packages: Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/13
Activity Date: 2022/02/19

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: Jess Detko

Absolutely incredible experience! Every crew member was friendly, knowledgeable, and joy to be around. We saw two large pods of dolphins (crew estimated each pod to be about 100 spotted dolphins) - it was awe inspiring to see these beautiful animals in their natural environment. After two separate snorkel tours for dolphins, we moved to shallower water for various activities - the crew members were so helpful and great with kids wanting to try everything! Splurge and purchase the professional photos! We highly recommend this tour to everyone and will definitely go again the next time we visit.

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Aloha Jess, We are so happy that you enjoyed our Dolphin tour. Thank you so much for joining us and leaving such kind feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

  • Professional photo - family shot while we were out looking at dolphin pods

  • Professional photo - taken while we were out looking at dolphin pods

  • Professional photo - taken while trying out paddle boarding

  • Professional photo - taken right before we jumped out to see our first pod

  • Professional photo - one of the dolphin pods we were lucky enough to see

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Packages: Dolphin Swim & Reef Snorkel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/12
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

2-Hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Cruise from Waikiki - Living Ocean Tours

3 generations had a great time at the same time!

Reviewed by: Delano family

The crew was amazing! They did the utmost to ensure that we saw everything we could on our trip. And although we weren’t late, I saw the captain calling other groups that were, to check on them which I thought was really cool. They really did a great job to take care of our safety and enjoyment! Thanks again!

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Packages: Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/10
Activity Date: 2022/03/08

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Quick snorkel trip

Reviewed by: Gziggy01

The boat was clean and the staff were friendly. We saw lots of fish and turtles. We only snorkeled for maybe 30 minutes before it was time to head back. I wish it was a little longer. Also they don’t have snorkles for people with glasses so keep in mind you may need contacts.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/09
Activity Date: 2022/03/01
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