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

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Jordan

This little adventure is something you won't want to miss out on. I'm really glad we made it part of our Oahu vacation! Knowing ahead that if there were no sightings you would be able to use your ticket again later is awesome. We loved the pineapple drinks on board and the staff was top notch! It's great for all ages! I only wish they had more options for food or snacks, though that could be covid related, I'm not sure. Do this!

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/26
Activity Date:	2022/01/24

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

Family trip

Reviewed by: Hall Gamily

We had a big family group and everyone enjoyed the trip. We had ages from 2 to over 60. COVID conditions meant a smaller group so it was not crowded. Itxwas a beautiful day. We spotted lots of whales. We danced to the great selection of music played by Tiny. Wholeheartedly recommend this excursion.

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Aloha!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you and your family 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. 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
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/25
Activity Date:	2022/01/22

BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Bobbing/snorkeling

Reviewed by: Molly

The crew were all friendly and knowledgeable. They made sure everyone’s experience was the best it could be. i was a bit nervous but the girl talked me thru it

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Packages:	BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/24
Activity Date:	2022/01/18

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

Panoramic view not good.

Reviewed by: David Shirk

Boat with 360 degree view maybe a platform on top would have added to the experience. The sound system could have been better to include outside watchers.

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2022/01/15

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

WOWW

Reviewed by: Prachi D

This a must do activity. Since Dec to Mar is mating season, they guarantee you sights of whale or will offer you another trip.

Those whales are majestic to watch. The views of west Oahu from the boat were treat to our eyes. I haven’t seen a landscape that beautiful. The good part is our boat was NOT overcrowded at all. The boat also had net at the front where you can sit. Its an amazing experience to feel the ocean waves so close.

The staff was super nice and fun. We were late by 3 mins and still they were courteous and waited for us. The music on boat is fun and the crew will keep entertaining you with the Hawaii'an language to call out whales and also jokes!! They were also helpful in clicking pictures for us. We even managed to get a pic with whale's tail in the background!!!

They offer 1 free drink per person (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and a snack too :). I would suggest not to drink while on boat if you have a motion sickness. We had US COVID vaccination card so weren't required to take a COVID test. Please check with COVID requirements before booking.

Whale sight
Sooo close <3

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/20
Activity Date:	2022/01/04

Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec - Mar]

HIGHLY Recommend!

Reviewed by: Ian Armstrong

We are so glad that we booked this during our trip to Oahu. With so much to do, we weren't sure if we were making a mistake committing an entire morning to one activity, but we would absolutely do this over again. Doug, Natalie, and Nicole were an awesome crew, striking the perfect balance of fun and informative. We saw quite a few whales while still getting to enjoy the beautiful morning on the catamaran.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/13

Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai

Incredible experience!!

Reviewed by: Amanda

The submarine scooter experience was amazing. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. We saw some sea turtles floating in the water and when we went into the sub scooters a whole bunch of fish were around us. Incredible experience!

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Packages:	Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

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

Good one time experience

Reviewed by: vkmr

Great experience viewing aquatic life from submarine. Totally worth to visit once in a lifetime. On downside, finding the checking point was too cumbersome. Do plan to reach well advance in time. Did see lots of fishes, turtles. A bit on the expensive side, but again where else you would see marine life so closely without getting wet.

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Mahalo for your excellent review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with Atlantis Adventures, 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).

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Packages:	Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2022/01/06

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Favorite snorkel boat!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Love, love, LOVE this boat! It's a beach catamaran so no transportation is needed. Plus, they provide you with FINS that are super comfy and adjustable. After snorkeling, you get some snacks and can purchase drinks on board. We got the souvenir Holokai shaker to keep. We did the 9am cruise which was perfect for visibility and to catch a little bit of sun before it got too hot in the afternoon. Would recommend!

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Packages:	Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/09/15

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

No frills catamaran sail in Waikiki, lots of Turtles

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

With this cruise, we were provided with snorkels and snorkel vests. However, no fins are included. I'd recommend finding some fin rentals as it can be pretty exhausting to snorkel without them. Saw lots of turtles and fish! This catamaran is also a beach catamaran so the boat comes right up on the sand. It's right across from Duke's Statue (not to be confused with Duke's Waikiki restaurant). If you'd like a short activity in Waikiki to get out on the water, this is perfect! We did the AM cruise and visibility was perfect.

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Packages:	Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/08/25

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

SPACIOUS catamaran, great visibility, lots of fish

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

This catamaran is super nice! Since it was an early snorkel cruise, we opted to add-on a light breakfast so we could sleep in a bit more in the AM. Visibility was amazing. On the boat ride to the snorkel spot, we were so lucky and saw dolphins. This is incredibly rare in Waikiki so we were so excited to have gotten the chance to see them! There were tons of fish at Turtle Canyon. This boat provided us with floatation belts AND fins. The fins helped us out so much and we were able to cover so much more area than if we didn't use them. Loved this cruise & would recommend!

Moana Catamaran

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Packages:	Deluxe Morning Package - Turtle Snorkel Cruise with Breakfast
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/08/04

5-in-1 Waikiki Fun Cruise with Snorkeling, Water Slide, Trampoline, Kayak & SUP - E Sea Diver

Value-packed 1/2 day trip

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

If you're looking for a nice, quiet morning...this isn't it. BUT, if you're looking for a fun day on on the water with lots to do, this would be a fun choice for you. You get a lot of value: stand-up paddle boards, water trampoline, snorkeling, kayaks, etc. I liked that it was only a 1/2 day activity. We did the morning since the water is calmer and still had our whole day ahead of us after.

Calm water in the AM

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Packages:	[1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/07/28

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

Not really a snorkel adventure

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

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

Great time and awesome staff!

Reviewed by: JKKM

We had 2 adults and 2 little kids. We saw whales within the first 20 minutes and they continues to follow them. The staff was highly engaging and very informative during the trip. This is not a stuffy pre-canned trip, the staff really made it an enjoyable time and you can tell they love what they do.

This is taken with an iPhone to give you and idea of how close you get

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/15
Activity Date:	2022/01/11

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

The best bang for your buck snorkel adventure!

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

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

Great, short trip

Reviewed by: Francis

This trip was a great activity to get the opportunity to snorkel, see turtles, fish, and coral without taking up your whole day.
The location is a short ride back to the popular beaches and they provide options of food and drinks.
The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful while on the tour.

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Packages:	2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/10
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

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

Outstanding Experience

Reviewed by: Bubba

We loved Captain Jesse, Aaron, and Seanna! They went above and beyond to make sure that we had the best experience possible. Thanks to them, we were able to see 2 males showing dominance over the other, and 1 baby calf fooling around. On the boat, it was very spacious and the service was phenomenal. Would recommend 10/10.

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Packages:	Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/09
Activity Date:	2022/01/08

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

Such a great time !

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

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

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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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Aloha ! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your deep sea adventure with us. We love hearing about our guests experiences, and we are happy that you had a memorable one. We hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again. Mahalo for taking the time to write a review!

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Packages:	Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/07
Activity Date:	2022/01/04

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

A+

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

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

Fun excursion!

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

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

great crew and fun experience

Reviewed by: amy

Family of 5 had a great time. Crew was very nice and knowledgeable and made the experience even better. Beautiful turtles and fish.

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Packages:	Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/12/30
Activity Date:	2021/12/28

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

Rude swimmers. Please describe how to snorkel with aloha before disembarking.

Reviewed by: Me today

I get this on every tour, but newbies need instructions on how not to be rude. Don’t flip in my face. Stop swarming at me, and please… there is no reason to flail your appendages rampantly for no reason when there are 50 swimmer right next to you. Please explain this to swimmers before hand. In fact, in a small area, there is no reason for flippers. This would have been much more enjoyable if no one had them.

Turtles were neat. I would not tell anyone else if you see one because everyone swarms and hits you in the face/gut/you name it, as they flail to see it.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/30
Activity Date:	2021/12/28

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

THIS WAS FUN!!!

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

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

Amazing experience!!

Reviewed by: Chandra

We all hand wonderful time watching majestic sharks. Crew was very helpful and friendly. Kudos to Chris and Team! Keep up the good work!

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/12/22
Activity Date:	2021/12/20

Breakfast with the Whales! Prince Kuhio Honolulu Whale Watching Tour [Dec-Apr]

Whales are AWESOME!

Reviewed by: Kara

The whales come so close to the boat! The experiece was certainly worth it!

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Packages:	[6:30 AM] 90-min Early Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/12/21
Activity Date:	2021/12/20

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Such an amazing time ! The team was great ! Seen soo many fish & sharks !

Reviewed by: Princess

The team was super friendly & nice ! Our GoPro wasn’t working when it became time to get in the water so one of the team members let us use theirs w/ a small fee. Totally worth it ! Highly recommend we seen soooo many sharks & fish !

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Packages:	Standard Shark Cage Dive Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/12/18
Activity Date:	2021/11/26

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

An Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: Jesse

The crew from Moana Catamaran were awesome, laid back, and super helpful the entire experience! The classic island music, the weather, the catamaran.. all the vibes were perfect!

We saw a couple schools of Dolphins on the surface (which I believe is NOT common, so keep that in mind if you book!) and saw about 8-9 sea turtles during our time in the water. A few of them hung around the whole time and swam towards us so close we had to swim away to give them the distance they need.

The crew gave us everything we needed- snorkels, fins, and a floaty to make things super easy for our time in the water. I really enjoyed that it was a waist floaty and not a neck inflatable one like some of the other boats out there. Made it much more enjoyable.

Overall, we were mesmerized by the turtles and the fish / sea life that surrounded us, and had an amazing crew to take us to it. 10/10, 5/5, whatever you want to take from this. My wife said this was "the most amazing experience of her life", and I might even agree. :)

Thanks, Moana Catamaran, for an incredible experience.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/17
Activity Date:	2021/12/15

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

Saw a turtle!

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

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

So many turtles!!

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

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Highly recommend!

Family trip

Bobbing/snorkeling

Panoramic view not good.

WOWW

HIGHLY Recommend!

Incredible experience!!

Good one time experience

Favorite snorkel boat!

No frills catamaran sail in Waikiki, lots of Turtles

SPACIOUS catamaran, great visibility, lots of fish

Value-packed 1/2 day trip

Not really a snorkel adventure

Great time and awesome staff!

The best bang for your buck snorkel adventure!

Great, short trip

Outstanding Experience

Such a great time !

Fa

A+

Fun excursion!

great crew and fun experience

Rude swimmers. Please describe how to snorkel with aloha before disembarking.

THIS WAS FUN!!!

Amazing experience!!

Whales are AWESOME!

Such an amazing time ! The team was great ! Seen soo many fish & sharks !

An Incredible Experience

Saw a turtle!

So many turtles!!

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