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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

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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

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

A bit overpriced & be careful of seasickness. やや割高&船酔い注意

Reviewed by: まいむ

Since it was the season, I was able to see whales. That said, they were quite far away, and I only saw their spouts and tails... Unfortunately, during the dolphin swim, I didn't encounter any dolphins, but on the way back, I was able to see some resting dolphins from the boat in the shallow waters where they make their beds. There was also time for snorkeling, but since a large group was chasing the turtles all at once, both the fish and turtles got scared, and I only got to see them properly for about five minutes. Depending on luck, it does feel a bit overpriced, especially since I paid over 20,000 yen, but considering the transportation and lunch included, I guess this is what you get with the high prices in Hawaii and the impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry. However, the staff were truly kind and reliable; even though I participated alone, they were always considerate, and I had a great time. Due to the holiday season, the boat was fully booked with people from Europe, America, and China, but the waves were high, and the boat was rocking, leading to many people getting seasick. After the middle of the trip, it turned into a scene from hell. It might be better to aim for the off-season for various reasons.

シーズンということで、クジラも見れました。と言ってもかなり遠くで、潮吹きと尾っぽのみでしたが…肝心のドルフィンスイムではイルカに出会えず、帰り際にイルカたちが寝床にしている浅瀬で、お休み中のイルカを船上から見ることができました。シュノーケリングの時間もありますが、大人数で一斉にカメを追いかけるため、魚もカメも怖がってしまい、まともに見れたのは5分程度です。運次第ではありますが、2万円以上払っただけに全体的には割高感は否めませんが、送迎とランチ付きでハワイの物価の高さ&コロナ禍の観光業となるとこうなってしまうのかとしれません。ただ本当にスタッフの皆さんは優しくて頼もしく、1人参加でしたが常に気遣ってもらい楽しく過ごせました。なおホリデーシーズンのため欧米や中国の方で満席状態でしたが、とにかく波が高くて船が揺れるため船酔いする人が続出。中盤以降は地獄絵図と化していました。色々な意味でシーズンオフを狙った方が良いかもしれません。

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Aloha Maimu,
Thank you for your comment.
The conditions change daily for encounters with wildlife in the natural environment.
It was unfortunate that you couldn't meet the dolphins this time, but please come back for another chance!
Mahalo

Aloha Maimuさん
コメントありがとうございます。
自然環境の中、野生の動物との出会いのため毎日コンディションが変わってまいります。
今回はイルカに会えず残念でしたが、次のチャンスがありましたら再チャレンジしにきてください!
Mahalo

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Packages: 09:00出港プラン<~4/30まで>
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/12/28
Activity Date: 2021/12/26

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

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

BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Bob's Underwater Sooter Adventure was amazing!

Reviewed by: Dwayne B

This was a very unique excursion and we had a ball! Never even knew such a cool underwater viewing activity even existed. The crew was friendly and helpful and made us feel.very comfortable throughout the adventure. Highly recommend this amazing activity.

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Packages: BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/15
Activity Date: 2021/11/12

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

Great crew! We had a blast!

Reviewed by: Jake B.

Everyone was so welcoming and fun! We will definitely be coming back next time we’re back in Hawaii! The boat was clean and all the staff was very professional!

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Packages: [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/13
Activity Date: 2021/11/11

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

Down and dirty

Reviewed by: Cali sunny

Water was super choppy which was not their fault. Captain Junior was kind of a jerk. He was preoccupied with his phone and his smokes. While we road out to the spot, the intro was more about tips and rules than about the snorkel experience. I ended up tipping half of what I planned to tip prior to the trip. I would have liked a little more instruction on how to use the snorkel gear. I was told "it's pretty self explanatory." Bella was the life guard and pulled the anchor. She was a badass. Only had about 45 mins in the water and no time to enjoy "free drinks." Would only recommend if you know how to swim, snorkel, can pound drinks and are only looking for a cheap ride out to sea.‍♀️

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/11
Activity Date: 2021/11/09

BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Great customer service

Reviewed by: Satisfied client

A group is us were scheduled to do this activity. Due to a lung issue my doctor said no way. Veltran could not have been more helpful in processing this change. I would recommend them in the future

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Packages: BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/11/06
Activity Date: 2021/10/12

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

A blast chill vibes

Reviewed by: Matt & mariel

At first it we questioned ourselves on where to meet (no signs whatsoever) but it was exactly where the instructions said- beachfront in front of Duke Statue. Otherwise instructions were all very clear & easy to follow. Guys on our boat were friendly and super relaxed- could bring anything on the boat in terms of food and drinks. Boat ride was beautiful. Was a clear day so we saw a lot of turtles- got to spend lots of time on the water. Chill vibes all throughout just the way we like it. Had a blast for first time snorkelers!!!!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/03
Activity Date: 2021/11/01

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

We snorkeled for the first time with turtles.

Reviewed by: Judith Byrne

My friends and I were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in Honolulu. The turtle swim was our first activity. It met all of our expectations and then some. The three men who took out out to swim made us feel very comfortable and we saw several turtles while snorkeling. The catamaran ride was exciting and the views of the island were breathtaking. This is a must activity for anyone visiting this island.

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/01
Activity Date: 2021/10/10

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

Snorkeling w/ Sea Turtles

Reviewed by: iLo823

Super fun experience! Crew was great. Saw 3 sea turtles (or the same one 3 times....who knows). The last one literally swam right up to me, which was awesome. Next time will rent an underwater camera so I can get some photos too.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/11/01
Activity Date: 2021/10/29

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

Mana Kai Turtle Snorkel Tour

Reviewed by: Disappointed!!!

I would not recommend snorkeling with this company. The captain implied turtles would be all around us--we only saw a couple turtles after everyone was out of the water and only saw a few fish while snorkeling. Also, flotation devices were defective--they kept deflating while in the water. Lifeguard apologized for bad snorkeling spot and defective equipment. Save your money and don't snorkel here!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/31
Activity Date: 2021/10/28

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

Best experience

Reviewed by: The k

I really liked the turtle snorkel excursion. We went out short boat ride to the snorkel site. The equipment was excellent everything fit right. The snorkel experience was amazing. I actually saw five sea turtles. They are so neat. I was able to take pictures with my underwater camera. It was abs big. The hides were very nice abs I was able ti get a Diet Coke.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/10/28
Activity Date: 2021/10/26

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

Great time

Reviewed by: Jason B

Family went out with an experienced staff in locating the turtles. Great experience snorkeling with large turtles. Drinks were included and I thought maybe one per guest, but I was able to have 3.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/10/28
Activity Date: 2021/10/26

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

Could not have been happier.

Reviewed by: Ed From PHX

We went on the Sub as a group of 4. The only thing I would suggest to for next time is have a few people on each side of the sub. There were times when they saw something on one side and the other side did not get to see it or Photograph it. If we had people on both sides we would have had photos of all the different things.

The guide was very enjoyable and made the trip a blast. He told us things about the fish and the scenes from 107 feet below we would have never known, and he made it interactive as well.

I would highly recommend this to anyone that is looking to see things below the surface and not have to worry about having a SCUBA cert or getting eaten by sharks ( like one of our group did)!

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Aloha Ed !

Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us, 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 post and 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: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/26
Activity Date: 2021/10/03

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

Great Family Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

The whole family loved this experience! The crew is so knowledge on all part spinner dolphins and their habitat. I defintely recommend booking now because they were talking about a ban on Oahu!

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Thank you for joining with us!
Please come back and see dolphins again!
Mahalo

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Packages: Afternoon Cruise (11:00 AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/10/25
Activity Date: 2021/10/14

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

I'd do it again

Reviewed by: Luke

About 9 to 10 sharks ranging from 7ft to 12ft. Close enough to touch. The two guides were awesome and fun. I'd do it again no doubt

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/10/23
Activity Date: 2021/09/27

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

Crew was great, saw two sharks but it was a great experience.

Reviewed by: Joey S

Careless shark diving was a great experience.
No GoPros allowed on this trip but they take photos for you and some videos.
We saw two sharks on this trip and sandbar and a Galapagos but they were very active and would come very close, but you can also see them 80 yards down, because the water is clear.
The last 10 minutes you are somewhat free to dive down and swim with them.

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Packages: Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/10/23
Activity Date: 2021/10/02

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

A fun experience

Reviewed by: Barry

Very convenient as we stayed at the Outrigger, a stones throw from where we boarded the vessel. Crew was very friendly and that always helps. Confused about flippers. Posting on web site said they are not provided by yet they were given out on the ship. I’m glad, made snorkeling a lo easier. Turtles were fun to watch. Only wish we saw more of the reef. Had a very good time.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/22
Activity Date: 2021/10/18

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

AWESOME EXPERIENCE!

Reviewed by: Sarah M

The crew was awesome , very chill and down to earth vibes. They made sure everyone was safe and had a good time. With this being my first visit to Hawaii and first time snorkeling with turtle i would definitely have to recommend for everyone to sign up for this experience.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/10/20
Activity Date: 2021/09/01

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

Exciting Shark Adventures

Reviewed by: Gavin

It was truly awe inspiring to see these amazing animals in the wild. The crew was informative and helpful. The waters were choppier than normal, so there was some sea sickness, but that wouldn’t stop me from doing it again. Completely loved it!

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Packages: Shark Cage Dive
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/17
Activity Date: 2021/10/15

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

Took great care of us!!

Reviewed by: Satisfied client

We booked with VELTRA for our recent trip to Hawaii. They took care of us before, during and after our events. They also totally understood the reason for one of our party having to cancel last minute because of illness. I would recommend them for your activities.

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Packages: Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/10/16
Activity Date: 2021/10/14
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