Reviewed by: Baker
The only reason I gave an okay was because we ordered breakfast to have on the boat. Some how the company did not order the meals. We were told we would receive a refund. We have not received the refund yet but that also falls on me because I have not followed up. Our snorkeling date was March 16, I am writing this April 10th.
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Yessicaperez
Hi I love this amazing trip we had a group off 14 most kid’s under 12. They had a amazing day James was super helpful with all our kids. I definitely recommend kids have fun and the stuff is amazing Very nice and hopefully with all our kids. We go every year and we are definitely going to this trip again. I want to thank James and the team for all the help my kids Milan is 5 years old and he enjoys it very much. Thanks you James for making our day fun and safe.
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| Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Mary O
We had an amazing time! Awesome crew who worked well together to make sure that we all had the best experience. Beautiful day, yummy lunch and the perfect place to see many turtles where we were snorkeling. A dream come true!
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| Packages: | Private 3-Hour Mid-Day Snorkel Sail w/ Lunch (up to 80 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Sibhers
We had 2 adults and an 8 year old. Everyone loved it - the snorkelling was brilliant .... loads of fish and the water was so clear.
It was great having the other activities available also. The staff on the boat were friendly and helpful too. Great experience.
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| Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Shakadad
I took my son, daughter, and my son's two friends on this cruise for my son's birthday and they had a blast! The crew got them sized for their snorkels and fins and they had so much fun swimming with all the fish in the clear water! The kids loved jumping on the inflatable trampoline, going down the slide, and especially loved jumping off the top deck of the boat! They raced each other on kayaks and the stand up paddle boards and had tons of fun. The crew were very accommodating and friendly! They even had snacks and drinks for everyone, which the kids devoured. My kids and my son's friends had a memorable day in the water and I got some great pictures to remember his birthday!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/22 |
Reviewed by: KaimukiMom
This was SUCH a fun experience for my kids and their friends (ages 7 - 12). They got to do all five activities and didn't have any wait at all for 4 (there was a short wait for the stand-up paddle, but because there were four other things for them to have fun doing, they didn't notice at all). The crew was fabulous. They let the kids jump off the boat from different parts and had great snacks that the kids gobbled up. We asked them what they liked the best and they said they loved all the activities.
The stand-up paddling was probably the biggest hit. The snorkel and kayak and jumping off the boat (extra LOL) was next. Slide and trampoline after that. Since they're smaller/lighter, it was harder for them to jump on the trampoline -- adults will be able to make it bounce more. But yes, over all, AMAZING experience. Just a reminder that the harbor is paid parking so make sure to be ready for that. Hope you all enjoy it like we did! :)
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Kelley
My friend and I did this activity last week and it was so much fun! Perfect thing to do on your day off or if you are vacationing in Hawaii. So many activities to do on one boat, you can't beat it! All of the employees were very kind and happily helped us when we asked to use kayaks/paddleboards, etc. Highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Mahalo
My overall impression of the experience was good. What I liked most about the activity was seeing the fish while snorkeling. I also saw a few turtles bobbing in and out of the water. There was a boat passing with some dolphins visible which was a nice surprise. My advice for future participants include taking precautions for any motion sickness because the water can make the boat rock a bit depending on the waves. Otherwise its a nice experience overall. It was great at the end of the trip when our shoes were lined up before exiting the ship.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Audrey
We had a blast with the tour on the Waikiki water with two kids. The location we visited had little crowds so we can have all the ocean to ourselves! Both of my kids were the first time snorkeling. Their friendly staff made sure their live vests are secured and helped them into the water. There were a lot of beautiful fishes o look at. Did not see turtles, but that's OK since we would be visiting the Turtle beach at the north shore later. Overall, we are very satisfied with the activities and services they provide.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Richard
We had the great opportunity of taking this dream tour about a mile north of the Waikiki beach where the water is much more clear than the crowded Waikiki shore. We did snorkeling, kayak, paddleboard, water slide, and whole nine yards! The water is a little rough that day, but we still had so much fun! The staff were friendly and very helpful and encourage us to try different activities. Kevin, one of the staff was very helpful to get us all buckled up in lifevests, gear up for water activities. Thank you!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Holland’s
Easy morning trip from the centre of Waikiki, staff were excellent and made the family feel relaxed and informed.
Yes the boat is a little tired but hey we had fun as a family , felt safe and would do the trip again.
It's really good to hear that you had fun in the sun!
We all hope to meet you again soon!
Thanks for your good review!
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| Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Bernadette
At first I thought this would not be enough time but we were able to spend as much or little time as needed on whatever we wanted to do. The crew were helpful in training us beginners on SUP. I recommend this for advanced or beginners of all ages.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl N.
Capt. Neal was great as well as his crew. The equipment provided was great and the crew encouraged everyone to participate. Kevin even got me to jump off the top of the boat! My husband and I tried several different activities. The trip length was perfect and everyone had a good time. The crew was multi-lingual speaking Korean, Japanese and English. The tour company made sure to keep us very informed of details and transportation. I would use this company for other adventures next time.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Chris P.
Real friendly, helpful crew. Enjoyed every minute of the tour. My only complaint was the lack snacks and refreshments. The only thing that was available was rice crispy treats and water. Had we known that this was all that was available, we would have brought our own.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Jim
Twelve family members from 3 to75! As advertised, lots of turtles, snacks, drink variety. Great crew, on time, very happy with the whole experience. Would definitely do it again!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Amy
We had such an amazing time with this tour! The crew were awesome and so much fun.. when I got sea sick they really looked after me as well!
After a disappointing tour where we didn't see much we decided to book this one and we were not disappointed! Turtles everywhere and the fish swim so close. I would recommend it to everyone :)
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Troy
As in the title we definitely saw turtles on the trip. I was however disappointed with an $89 each cost associated. We were picked up and driven to the marina which is at Waikiki and could have walked there quicker. We took the early 8 am tour which departed around 8:30 and minutes later we were in the water and swimming with the turtles which was great. Outside of the turtles there wasn't much more to see. After less than an hour of snorkeling I was told to get back on the boat to depart. Ten minutes later we were exiting the boat. There was no time to enjoy the "open bar" really at all, and it was only 9 am. For the money we should have at least got some extra time on the boat cruising around, maybe a loop back toward Pearl or something. I'm not saying don't do it but we saw just as many turtles off a rented stand up board on Waikiki for $25/hr. That said, the crew was great and really did try to get people going and excited.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
Absolutely wonderful experience!
We were picked up right on time, and it was a short drive to the harbour from our hotel in Waikiki. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and professional and the sail boat was spacious and clean. The snorkeling gear was good quality and generally fit well, although my mask leaked a little.
We saw our first turtle not long after getting in the water, and saw quite a few more thereafter. They came very close to us as they surfaced to breath, making for incredible photo opportunities.
This was an amazing experience and anyone visiting the island and considering this activity will not be disappointed!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/30 |
Reviewed by: New Englander
So, I have never been sea sick before in my entire life, but snorkeling in the swell did me in. The crew were SO FANTASTIC. They helped me out of the water, checked in over and over, and were a delight. No their fault I yakked, and the did everything they reasonably could to make the trip good in spite of it. The sailing part was awesome-- it was windy and a little rough and so we really raced along and got bounced around in the waves. Very exciting. I love boats!
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Michele & Mike
This tour was so much fun! We saw turtles, fish, whales and reefs.
The SCUBA divers were hogging the turtles but Lee took our GoPro down for a few close ups.
We were able to grab a few photos and videos with our cell phones while snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Cari
What a great experience. They picked me and my son up at our hotel and drove maybe 15-20 minutes. very nice catamaran and they had all the gear we needed. The water was clear and we saw some turtles and fish. I would definitely do this again and my son loved it too!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Brittany
This was one of the best things we did in our short stay in Hawaii. The crew were helpful and kept us feeling safe the whole time. We got very close to a lot of turtles. We highly recommend as we want to go back again & again!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Fun short morning tour. Make sure to go first thing in the morning as other boats gather in the area, driving the honu away.
Check out the GoPro video footage here:
https://youtu.be/uyE0naXarSE
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Karen
Of all the things we did in Hawaii, this was the best! The crew was fun and personable. We saw turtles and dolphins on our tour. The catamaran was impressive and very well kept. Excellent selection of adult beverages.
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Pigalicious
The Hawaii Nautical Honi Olani was a great snorkeling adventure. On my trip we saw 5 turtles. I was very impressed by the snorkel guides knowledge of the turtles and where to go to see turtles. While in the water they pretty much gave you the ability to swim freely and explore the cannel. If you swam or drifted to far the snorkel guide would keep an eye on you and ask you to swim in. I felt very safe and knew that if anything happened the boat crew and snorkel guide would be there immediately. I would also like to give the boat crew an appreciation shout out for picking up beach balls and trash that were floating in the ocean. I am very pleased to see that they our environment. If you are looking for a relaxing snorkel adventure where you can see sea creatures in their natural habitat I would definitely recommend Hawaii Nautical Honi Olani.
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Louise, Maryland, US
We really enjoyed the snorkel sail tour. The crew of the catamaran were very friendly and knowledgable about the island and the event. The actual snorkeling was fun and we saw several green sea turtles but the waters were crowded with too many other vacationers. The deli style lunch with bar was perfect for this event. The sail back to the marina was great fun!
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Christy
This was an awesome excursion, saw plenty of turtles and the crew was friendly and experienced! My daughter took a GoPro camera, Mike (our guide snorkeling) took awesome video for her of the turtles and pics of them as well! I will definitely do this one again when I get back here. This crew was outstanding!
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Mark
We were delighted with this activity.
Nick the Captain and his 2 crew were excellent hosts, safety conscious and went out of their way to make the cruise enjoyable for the 2 couples on board. Normally there would be a few more people on the cruise but we lucked it that day
The cruise consists of a 15-20 minute cruise in a catamaran to an area well off Waikiki Beach known as a spot where Turtles come to have parasites removed by fish.
We then went snorkeling (flotation vests supplied and mandatory to use). One of the 3 crew on board was in the water acting as a guide and safety person. He quickly located some turtles and directed us to them. We saw numerous turtles, some small, some larger in the water below us and on the surface.
After the snorkeling we had the supplied lunch, basic but adequate although the bread rolls were a bit stale. Free soft drinks and 2 free alcoholic drinks if you wanted them included.
Then the crew set the sails and we cruised around up towards Diamond Head before heading back to port. All up a great trip and worth doing, recommended.
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| Packages: | Lunch Snorkel Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/15 |
Reviewed by: CJH
Went with my partner and our friend visiting in town, and had so much fun. There was only one other group of 3 on our morning trip so we had the whole boat to ourselves. The crew was really nice and fun to talk to, and the turtles were so fabulous and chill and beautiful and I want them to be my friends. Being out on a catamaran was refreshing too after the noise, tourists, etc. of being in Honolulu.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Kitty
When they say "Turtles Guaranteed", they are not joking. After a quick sail from the harbor to the snorkel (about 15 to 20 minutes) we dived in to see like six or seven large Hawaiian green sea turtles relaxing beneath us. It was absolutely incredible :D
The spot they took us to is this amazing location where turtles like to congregate and chill out while they get their shells cleaned off by schools of fish. Since we went on the morning snorkel, we beat the crowds and got to swim and snorkel leisurely without any fuss.
I didn't think to bring a GoPro or an underwater camera, but if you have one, or can get your hands on one, DO IT! The photo opportunities are amazing. The turtles like to lazily swim around and they are just so photogenic.
Great tour! Can't wait to go again!!!
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| Posted on: | 2015/10/13 |
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