Reviewed by: Pam
It took awhile to get comfortable snorkeling in the ocean where you can't just stand up if you want. Nervous that the waves would take me under the boat I could not relax. Our guides were wonderful and talked me thru it until I calmed down. After that it was quite an experience. Not exactly what I expected swimming around with turtles because they were swimming way below you but it was still cool. The fish also stayed down lower which after snorkeling where the fish come right up to you in shallow water was alittle disappointing. Afterwards the Mai tais and beer were good except my daughter was sea sick by then and only wanted to go to shore. Would recommend this cruise.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Sally
Communication was on point and kept us all in the loop prior to our cruise date. There were no issues is locating where we had to be.
5 staff in board were all really friendly, helpful and great advice. My son had issues with his snorkel once we were in the water and they helped us out straight away.
There were lots of turtles for us to see, the water was really clear the day we went. They came.so close to us, it was really amazing.
We had a wonderful time, My mum, myself and my 13yr old all really enjoyed ourselves.
I wouldn't take anyone not confident in breathing with the snorkel as it was a bit choppy when we were out there. The team was great from a safety aspect too with rules and regulations, not letting tourists do whatever they wanted and respected the environment.
Would 100% book again with this team.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Dale G
Had a wonderful time! Everyone of the crew was an absolute pleasure! They were very knowledgeable and so nice. I would highly recommend. It was very family friendly.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Heidi B.
We want to express our extreme satisfaction with the snorkeling tour we took with our family this morning (10:30 am tour). In particular, the crew of the boat (Junyah, Bella, Josiah, Julian, and Amos) were very professional and accommodating. We really liked that all of your staff were clear with their instructions, but also relaxed and light humored. We really appreciated the time and attention they gave to our daughter, Olivia, who was snorkeling for the first time and required a lot of additional attention. Even though we required extra attention, no one was rude or impatient with us - in fact, they were very kind and understanding. Thanks again to your crew for such a positive experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
Reviewed by: David
Amazing captain and crew. Saw dolphins, turtles, had a fantastic snorkeling site, enjoyed cruising on the boat and the food and drinks were great. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/06 |
Reviewed by: OCFD519JH
Like I said it is affordable. The kids running the boat we’re friendly an did the best they could. 22 people, some of which had not only never snorkeled, but were clearly uncomfortable in the water were too much for the crew to safely manage. I personally had to save a struggling passenger while the guy that was working the lifeguard shift was wrangling other dingdongs! Not the lifeguards fault he was just dealing with too many other folks and couldn’t get to the panicky woman fast enough. I don’t mind, I am a water rescue swimmer with my fire department but still… Her screaming for help couldn’t be heard over the clamoring of the other passengers on deck and the music playing onboard. When folks are in the water 100% attention to the swimmers is the only safe option and if you can’t hear them then the music needs to be off and eyes need to be on the swimmers. The operation was also billed as a sailing and snorkeling adventure with sailing being the key word for me. The wind was fine and other boats were sailing but our sails never went up. If you’re on a budget do it. but for 20-30 more you could do the same thing with a power boat, dolphins and turtles, food and water, and a photographer who would gladly sell you the images from the trip for a few extra dollars. In all honesty a confident swimmer could have reached turtle canyon in a easy half hour of swimming but that’s not for everyone.
For those of you who don’t swim, don’t feel comfortable in the water, or have small children that don’t swim. this is not how you spend your money. Endangering yourself or your family because “anyone can snorkel” in open water, when you’ve never done it before makes the trip that much less enjoyable for everyone including the crew. It is not their job to pay all their attention to you, and it becomes unsafe for everyone else.
Any chance to get in the water will always be awesome for me so like I said it is affordable. If it’s your best option yay!
Go for it!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Jade
We had the most amazing time and experience ever I highly highly recommend!!! Would do this again in a heart beat.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 旅太郎
I signed up for the Dolphin School with the expectation of seeing dolphins. It was mentioned that there was a good chance of encountering them, but unfortunately, I was unable to see any dolphins. Since it was an early morning tour, I was quite tired. However, if you don't encounter dolphins, the next time you participate in the same tour, the tour fee is free, so I plan to take revenge on my next trip to Hawaii.
イルカを見る事ができると期待して、イルカ中学を申し込みました。かなりの確率でイルカに遭遇出来るとありましたが、残念ながらイルカに遭遇する事ができませんでした。早朝スタートのツアーだったため、かなり疲れました。イルカに遭遇出来なかった場合は、次回同じツアー参加の際はツアー料金無料との事ですので、次回ハワイ旅行の際にはリベンジするつもりです。
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| Packages: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/02 |
Reviewed by: troj
This was so freaking fun. i thought that id be scared but the crew made me feel comfortable and calm. It was a great experience and i highly recommend to anyone
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Ross J
When visiting Oahu, go to the north shore and participate in this excursion. It was a great experience, got lots of footage and learned so much. The crew was great.
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Ross J
Great experience! Guaranteed turtle sighting. The crew was great! Best prices to get the most complete experience. I plan on re-using when I travel to Oahu in the near future.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Kerrie Duffy
Very reasonable priced glass bottom boat trip with a knowledgeable captain who told
great stories on the history of the area. His lovely wife even took a family photo for us with diamond head in the background.
We saw dolphins, turtles and lots of colourful fish.
The boat was clean and sanitised before we boarded. Free Water was provided and a toilet onboard.
Only negative is that It would have been wonderful if able to to go below deck to view under or From side viewing panels instead of Viewing down from the top.
I would recommend this trip for the views and experiences.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Kim
This is an absolute must do. It was so amazing to see the sharks swimming right next to you and under you in a completely safe environment. The crew was also amazing; very knowledgeable and kind.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Large group
Everyone was super nice and the staff was super fun to be around
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Renard
Completely amazing unforgettable experience.. the crew did a great job..
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Twyla Vega
This was an amazing experience with my family. The crew was friendly & helpful. This is a must if you're visiting the Waikiki area!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Dave And Mary
Friendly Crew, Knowledgeable Caption, Clean boat!! We Felt safe!! We had a Blast, Sharks were Soo Amazing around people!! We can’t wait to do it Again!!!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Mae-Ling
We had such an awesome time and our guides were so nice and knowledgeable! There were about 14-16+ sharks when we went which was incredible. We highly recommend doing this at least once when you’re here.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Braida
The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. There were many sharks swimming around the cage. The water was a bit rough the morning of our experience but sharks could still be seen. We would highly recommend North Shore Shark Adventures.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Jeremy.
Had a great time Sailing and watching the turtles and snorkeling. The staff was great and very helpful. Overall great experience and recommend to anyone
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Jean
This was a nice boat and tour. We got to see one or two sea turtles. Honestly the water was kind of murky and you don't get to see colorful fish but you do see generic silver ones. We really liked that the drinks were included though and the staff were very helpful, informative and friendly!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Travis G
The crew was very helpful and made the experience very enjoyable. Very knowledgeable and helped to find a good spot to see turtles.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Curtis Fam
2 helpful workers helped my 2 little kids give them the opportunity to snorkel. Very grateful they were able to have there experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Dee
This was a great mini adventure for our family. The crew was outstanding and very attentive to everyone on board and provided everything we needed for snorkeling. We saw turtles and lots of fish and would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to snorkel off the coast of Waikiki.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Jeannie R.
With a professional, friendly staff, our snorkel tour was excellent! We were promptly greeted and got on board. The staff offered us water or soft drinks as we waited for the rest of the passengers to board. There was nice seating all around, and you can bring along a bag with your towel, phone, whatever. They gave us plenty of directions and offered us snorkel gear, but we brought our own that we had rented. They also provide inflatable life vests. While we were snorkeling, they kept a sharp eye on us, ready to help with any mask issues or otherwise. There were lifeguards both in the water and on deck, but it was easy swimming. The turtles were all around, with colorful fish as well. We snorkeled for maybe an hour, then got back on board - the mai tais hit the spot after having salt water in your mouth! I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend. In fact, my daughter was wishing I had booked two tours while we were in Hawaii!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Braizee
This was one of the best experiences! Such a thrill and the sharks were beautiful, we seen so many! The girls were so friendly and they taught us so much about everything, they really made it a great experience.
If we’re ever back in Hawaii we would do it again :)
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
Reviewed by: A. Johansson
A really good catamaran tour. Crew was super friendly. The food was delicious and the drinks too. Saw lots of turtles, fish and one whale from afar. Loved spending time just being there in the open water on the boat.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Debra & Rick
So fun! Staff were friendly & informative. I would definitely do it again!
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Deepti
Loved the shark adventure and specially the service provided by Justin and the captain. They were so supportive and helpful.
A day before we got the message with parking instructions, which really helped us specially when you are new to area. We took a wrong turn and was running late however Justin was too supportive, she was continuously with us over the phone to guide us the route and made sure we reached on time. Thanks to Captain as well who waited for us.
Now coming to actual shark adventure: It was really fun, amount of time in a cage was ample. My 10 years old also enjoyed it. There were lot sharks around the cage. Also while coming back we saw lot of Dolphins and Captain gave us sufficient time to clicks photos as well.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/21 |
Reviewed by: FAA
This experience was worth it all! The crew was great and they took really good care of you! They pointed out the sea turtles and told us where to go so we can find them! They always made sure everyone was doing okay and if we needed anything, they would go out of their way to make sure we’re having a great time. We purchased their “special” drink and it was delicious. The boat itself is very clean as . The crew is very funny and will make your trip worth it. I can’t wait to book my next adventure with them.
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/19 |
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Aloha Debra & Rick! 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!