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

Submarine ride.

Reviewed by: Dava

Thoroughly enjoyed that experience and will definitely do it again. Have told everyone that they have to give it a try. Your crew was very good and pleasant and the young man talking with us was very entertaining. This is the second time I have been on an Atlantis sub the other was in the Caymans, which I also enjoyed but this one was the best.

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"Aloha Dava!
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).

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Packages:	Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/20
Activity Date:	2022/01/27

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

Love Star of Honolulu!

Reviewed by: Deb

We went on a morning whale watching cruise! Enjoyed our morning mai tai! We have gone on this several times… Always enjoy the Star of Honolulu whale watching cruise! The staff is very informative! Would recommend to anyone!

Saw several whales!
Diamond Head from the boat!

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/25

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Don M

Loved the dialogue on whales throughout the trip. Saw lots of whale activity. Crew very attentive to our needs.

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/25

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

It was awesome!

Reviewed by: Aki & Matt

Twenty minutes after leaving Waianae harbor, my husband spotted a whale spout first. After that several pairs of whales were spotted during the 2 hour tour.
We were so excited when one appeared at a distance of about 20 yards (whale came up to the boat) Also we watched a whale with a baby, and the baby appeared to wave to us hitting the surface of the water several times with a pectoral fin awhile looking at us.
The waves weren't so strong on that day, so even I, who get seasick, could spend the day out to sea without any problems. I was relieved that there is a restroom on board.
We relaxed sitting back enjoyed the whales and good drinks with snacks . We really had a great time.
The captain and the three staff members always took care to make us feel comfortable. The boat appears and sounds to be in good working order. We felt safe on it.
Thank you, CPT Dave, Quin, Aaron, and braeden!

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/17
Activity Date:	2022/02/13

2-Hour Waikiki Morning Whale Watching Experience - Moana Catamaran [Jan-Mar]

Well Worth It!

Reviewed by: Ruth

My husband and I booked this at the last minute, so we weren't sure what to expect. We were very positively impressed. The boat was ready on time, clean and in very good shape. The crew were friendly as well as professional, answering any questions, patiently waiting and following signs of whales, and even taking pictures for passengers. It took a bit of patience on the passengers' part, but the crew knew where to go. We saw several pairs of mother whales with their young. At one point there were spouts going up in three different spots around us. And, really, seeing whales never gets old! The slow roll as they surface then the tail flip as they go back under is so peaceful, but thrilling at the same time. Although the crew were all younger folks, the music they played was at first a nice mix of standard pop songs that appealed to all ages. But the best was when they started playing all Hawaiian artists. (The captain joked that the whales like the Hawaiian music best). That music just seems to naturally go along with the sun and swell of the waves. We would definitely recommend this tour (and we already did).

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Packages:	Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/16
Activity Date:	2022/02/14

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

Excellent cruise

Reviewed by: Funmi

Very good. The lady instrucror was very good n friendly. I am African n we use alot of proverbs i like the fact she spoke in a lot of proverbs which makes me remember home. Loves the artifical ruins for the fishes. Welldone the crew very professional

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Aloha Funmi !
Mahalo for your amazing review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring with us and will be sure to share your review with our crew as I’m sure it will put a smile on their faces! We love hearing feedback from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure!

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:	2022/02/15
Activity Date:	2022/02/13

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

lovely experience

Reviewed by: Funmi

Lovely experience. Staff were on time and took cautions. Gave the rules and were professional. Saw so many sharks. Overall, it was a good experience. My children loved it

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Packages:	Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/02/14
Activity Date:	2022/02/12

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

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Lin

We had such a great time on the whale watching cruise and saw two whales multiple times! The crew was great and very informative! This was an awesome experience and we highly recommend it!

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/14
Activity Date:	2022/02/12

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

Whales

Reviewed by: Cassie Benisch

We were able to see quite a few whales, and that was very neat and interesting to see. The staff was very knowmedable about the whales. All of the staff were very kind and helpful with asking if we needed anything to snack on or drink, and with helping us get to our bus after the whale watching.

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/09
Activity Date:	2022/02/07

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

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Maddie

The crew were fantastic! First part of the trip had difficulty finding the Whales (Mother Nature you know) but the captain and crew were relentless in the search to provide us an excellent experience! We found a group of whales that came extraordinarily close to the boat. Refreshments and snacks were also provided. Great for any traveler, family, couples or solo!
10/10 experience!

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Packages:	Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/02/08
Activity Date:	2022/02/06

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Amazing Shark experience!!!

Reviewed by: James Atwood

This was such a great experience for my son and I. The crew was super awesome, very safe and knowledgeable about the area and types of sharks. Loved that they took video and pictures using there own equipment so we didn’t have to worry about bringing our own equipment.

I am so happy that we did this!!!! At the end of this amazing experience, we got to see a whale since it’s what season right now

Hands down, best freaking company to go shark diving with!!!! Got to see so many sharks and it was truly an amazing experience.

Looking forward to doing it again when I visit!!!!

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Packages:	Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/03
Activity Date:	2022/01/27

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Lots of sharks and bonus whales

Reviewed by: Cdk

Lots of sharks and bonus whales too! Crew was great.

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Packages:	Shark Cage Dive
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/30
Activity Date:	2022/01/28

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.

Reply from activity provider

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

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All Reviews for Marine Life Tours & Cruises in Oahu

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Submarine ride.

Love Star of Honolulu!

Great experience

It was awesome!

Well Worth It!

Excellent cruise

lovely experience

Awesome Experience

Whales

Fantastic!

Amazing Shark experience!!!

Lots of sharks and bonus whales

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 !

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