Reviewed by: Marlies West
The trip was so fun. Our captains were honestly the nicest and friendliest people. So many toys and snorkeling was AWESOME. Got to be up close with a sea turtle. They had drinks and great snacks for us. Honestly, amazing experience and great price. Definitely recommend
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Merideth
We had a great time. We saw so many dolphins swimming around the boat. I only saw one turtle but had a great time anyway!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Taylor H
It was super windy when we went out but we actually ended up getting a private boat ride since none of the other couples showed up. The crewmembers were incredible and more than accommodating with all of our needs and with my pregnant wife. I would highly recommend choosing to go on the Moana catamaran and we are planning on going back next time we visit Hawaii!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Olivia
Family of 5 had a blast. Tour guides were awesome. Felt safe the entire time. We arrived to the sandbar to other guides with SUP, floaties and little floats for my 3 year old to snorkel which was a nice surprise. Would 100% recommend to anyone. Afterwards we enjoyed some Dole Whip at the pier.
Beautiful pictures. Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us. Can get any better weather than this! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Martin
Perfect setting, Perfect location. Captain and crew were amazing. We saw tons of fish and sea turtles. highly recommend this tour... Abundance of activities after snorkeling. BYOB as well.
Mahalo for the compliments! We look forward to seeing you in the near future! Aloha...!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Josefina
We had a great time snorkelling with turtles with Mana Kai Catamaran, we saw around 6 of them! Friendly crew, easy to check in and find the boat. Recommended experience.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Antara
It was a great lesson in snorkeling! Teacher was very patient and helpful! Would recommend to any newbies wanting to do some snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: David Shirk
The staff was fun, helpful and made the experience very relaxing. Would recommend this excursion to all.
Thank you so much for joining us! We hope to see you again in the near future. Aloha!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/19 |
Reviewed by: まいまい
Looking at past reviews, there weren't many positive comments, but I had heard that due to the effects of global warming and the timing of low tides, the sandy beach might not appear recently, so I wasn't disappointed at all.
More importantly, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and my one-year-old child was thrilled! We even got to see sea turtles while snorkeling, which was so exciting! There were many guides who spoke Japanese, so I felt completely at ease. They were very kind, teaching us various things and supporting my child's beach experience. The photos taken in the midst of the mountains and the sea were absolutely wonderful. I definitely want to go again!
過去のレビューを見ると、あんまり良い事書いてなかったのですが、そもそも最近は温暖化影響や干潮タイミングで砂浜が現れないと聞いてたんで、全然がっかりしませんでした。
それよりもとてもキレイな海で1歳の子供も大喜びでした!またシュノーケリングではウミガメも見れて、大興奮でした!日本語ができるガイドさんがたくさんいるので、不安もなく、むしろいろいろと教えてくださったり、子供の海水浴をサポートしてくれたり、とても優しかったです!山々と海という大自然の中で撮った写真もとってもステキでした。絶対また行きたいです!
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed encounters with sea turtles and snorkeling experiences with your children. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos as well. Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。ウミガメとの出会いやシュノーケリング体験などお子様と共に楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。綺麗なお写真のシェアもありがとうございます。またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/18 |
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 |
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!
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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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Lawrenz
The crew was very nice. I can't wait to go again.
Thank you so much for joining us and shared your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Cher
My family really enjoyed the trip/tour. They had a shuttle to pick up us from the hotel in Waikiki. We saw so many fish and sea turtles. Definitely want to do it again!
Aloha and Mahalo! We're very pleased to hear that you had a great time in the sandbar. Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/30 |
Reviewed by: aj3031
We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids 9yr old and 6yr old). Instructor was very patient enough to guide us how to snorkel. He provided us some tricks to make snorkeling easier for beginners. He was always there to help us out and made us feel comfortable. Except for my spouse everyone else in the group are non-swimmers, the instructor helped us navigate through the water, and to top it he took amazing videos of us while snorkeling :)
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Dave and Mary
We had a fantastic time on this tour. The staff was great and we had a great time. Great!
On behalf of Capt. Bruce, Aloha and Mahalo for your support!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Nancy Mayorga
It was fun , would recommend and do again. Everyone was helpful and nice.
Thank you so much for joining us and shared your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/04 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Tejasvi Gangaiah
I would highly recommend this tour of all the snorkeling tours. This is very good for swimmers and non swimmers as the water level is only about 4ft near the sandbar. There is a beautiful coral reef that swimmers can go. The instructors are very helpful for non swimmers as they take them personally to show the turtles.
Aloha and thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of yours. Your review is greatly appreciated and we hope to see you again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Julia
In December, I signed up with transportation included. I thought the ocean conditions would vary daily due to the tides. It was mentioned that there would be wetsuits on the boat, but there were none available. Inside the boat, there were tea, chips, and apples available for free.
When we arrived at the sandbar, the captain explained in English that we should not go behind the boat. In December, the water was quite cold, so it wasn't comfortable to stay in for long. We were brought back to the boat once for a snorkeling briefing. Personally, I think if they had explained it first, we wouldn't have had to come back up. It was too cold for me to go in a second time.
After the experience, I asked a local, and they said that due to climate change, the sea level has risen, making it rare for sandbars to form in recent years. At 148 cm tall, the water was just deep enough for me to stand. There were life jackets available. I felt that for this price, we could have done diving instead.
12月、送迎付きで申し込みました。海の状況は、満ち引きがあるため、コンディションは、日々違うと思って参加。
船内にウエットスーツがあると書いてありましたが、置いておらず。
船内にはお茶や、チップス、リンゴが置いてあります、自由に頂くことが可能です。
サンドバーに着いたら、船長より英語で船より後ろに行ってはいけないなどの説明があります。12月、水はかなり冷たいのでずーっと入ってられるという感じではありませんでした。途中で一回船に戻されて、シュノーケルの説明があります。個人的に、最初に説明すれば一度上がることなかったのになぁと思います。寒いから2回目入ることができませんでした。
体験後、現地の方に伺いましたが、温暖化の影響で海水量が増え、近年、サンドバーになる事は稀だそうです。身長148センチの私は、足がやっと着くくらいの深さでした。ライフジャケットはあります。この料金なら、ダイビングができたなぁと感じました。
Thank you for choosing our Captain Bruce's Heaven on the Sea Tour among many options. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations. Regarding the wetsuits, due to hygiene concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were available by reservation only, and we regret that this information was not communicated effectively, causing you inconvenience. We aim to improve our tour content and services to ensure your satisfaction, regardless of weather conditions and other factors, and we hope you will visit us again in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度は数あるツアーの中から弊社をお選びいただいたにも関わらず、ご期待にお応えできなかったことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。ウェットスーツに関しましてはコロナ禍における衛生面の観点より事前予約性となっておりましたがご案内が行き届いておらずに大変ご迷惑をおかけいたしました。寒さ対策等含め、天候等の条件に関わらずご満足いただくことができるように今後のツアー内容・サービスの向上を目指して参りますので、またの機会にぜひお越しいただけますと幸いです。貴重なご感想をいただきありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Tao X
The two ladies are so nice, professional, helpful and patient. The captain very patiently led my daughter to the reef to see turtles and fishes. After the tour, we found out that our rental car was dead at the harbor. The ladies and two other guys offered help, while we were calling the rental office. They checked and jump started the car. We managed to drive back to the car rental office for replacement. Otherwise, we would wait for toll service for at least 2 hours. We offered additional tips but they refused. Very touched. They are the best!!
Aloha, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you've made it back safely to your hotel. On behalf of Capt. Bruce, we thank you so much for your feedback and support! We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Karen
Super fun and highly recommended. We enjoyed all the activities while at the sandbar. It was super exciting to swim near sea turtles.
Aloha and Mahalo! Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We look forward to seeing you again.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/02 |
Reviewed by: kaaa
The timing was bad, the weather wasn't good, and it was very cold. I couldn't see a single fish while snorkeling. The bus guide was speaking in Chinese instead of English, so I couldn't understand. I think it would be a wonderful tour if the timing were better! I would like to try again someday!
タイミングが悪く天気が良くなくてとても寒かったです。
シュノーケリングしても魚1匹もみれませんでした。バスでは英語ではなく、中国語で案内していたので理解ができなかったです。
タイミングが良ければ素晴らしいツアーなんだと思いました!またいつかリベンジしたいです!
This is a Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations despite your choice of our company among many tours. We will strive to improve our tour content and services so that you can enjoy your experience regardless of the weather. We hope you will visit us again in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度は数あるツアーの中から弊社をお選びいただいたにも関わらず、ご期待にお応えできなかったことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。天気の善し悪しに関わらずお楽しみいただくことができるように今後のツアー内容・サービスの向上を目指して参りますので、またの機会にぜひお越しいただけますと幸いです。貴重なご感想をいただきありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Kalika Moquin
This was the perfect way for our family to spend a vacation afternoon. We stopped and got sandwiches and drinks before. There was a cooler on the boat. The water at the sandbar was shallow and the kids had the best time swimming. No waves so very safe. Snorkeling and paddle boarding were included as well as other water toys. While snorkeling we swam with turtles! Our captain was great, and we are happy we selected the private tour and had our own space.
Thank you so much for chartering Capt. Bruce tour. We're very pleased to hear about your perfect family vacation day at the Kaneohe sandbar. Mahalo kindly for this wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Aloha...!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Bruce
The staffs are nice, snorkling is a lot of fun! They offer water, hot chocolate and tea. Also if you want to flush the salt away they provide clean water. The scenary is so nice!
Aloha and Mahalo for joining with the Capt. Bruce tour. A Hui Hou!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Steve
I would rather get this trip than limited tour Hanauma bay snorkeling, i know it s pricier than Capt Bruise tour, but the service they provide you and any accommodation is just worth it so much. Capt Batman (That s what he preferred to be called) and Robin was very kind enough to provide assisted snorkeling tour to those were afraid to see the reef. Amazing guys! You will see their heart so passionate for customers!
Hi Steve, thank you so much for taking the time to write these wonderful review of yours. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again.
Aloha!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Millicent Marquez
From shuttle service to tour, everyone was awesome! Our driver, Sky, to Franky and Captain of the boat, Zi and her crew, they were all great!
The best experience is when Zi was able to convince my partner to go snorkeling by the reef. She guided her with the paddling board and this is her first experience swimming in the deep blue sea!
Aloha and Mahalo kindly for the compliments. On behalf of Cpt. Bruce, we thank you so much for this amazing review.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/03 |
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 |
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Aloha, on behalf of Capt. Bruce, we would like to thank you for this amazing review. Mahalo!