Reviewed by: Emma McShane
This was a great trip with a great crew! Highly recommend this cruise.
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| Packages: | 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Katarina
Our guide was really nice and made sure our whole group was comfortable and safe at all times! It was a fun and relaxing experience!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Cal girls
Great experience great crew & great drinks especially Mai-tai. Best price on the island !
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Gina
This was such a great excursion for my parents and I. It was beginner friendly and the crew is super nice, informative, and welcoming! The turtles were awesome to see up close and the drinks (!!) were a great bonus. Would definitely recommend them to any visitors who haven't gotten a chance to see the wildlife of the island.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Frank
The crew was friendly and helpful. Safety was clearly outlined. We saw lots of fish and two turtles. The kids (Ages 13 and 16) enjoyed jumping from the second deck, the water slide and the SUP boards. Would recommend for families with kids.
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| Packages: | [9:00 AM] Morning Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Inna
Wonderful time snorkeling and seeing fish and a few turtles. The crew was very helpful and fun.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Snorkelmom
I really enjoyed the instructor's demeanor. They were very knowledgeable and made you feel comfortable being on the boat. They also stored our small stroller which I really appreciated. Can't wait to go back!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Faustine
Awesome experience! The crew were all knowledgeable and helpful, and they made everything so seamless! We even saw sea turtles and were able to spend some extra time snorkeling around them! Only con is that the location may be hard to find. They're located at the very back of the parking lot, and check in is on the actual boat along the deck. Would 100% recommend!
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Ronnie
We had a great time! We saw several sea turtles (including a baby) getting their spa treatment. Then, we went for a nice sail, enjoying our drinks and snacks.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Afternoon Turtle Snorkel Cruise [Apr - Nov] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Jody Colvett
All 3 guys were amazing and funny while being informative. I never felt out of place. Makes u want to wave if u see there boat go by
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Roni
This was extremely fun!! Saw a lot of turtles, fishes. Turtles even swam under us and they would come up for air and be right beside you! Staff was amazing and super nice as well. I would recommend this activity! Drinks were good as well.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
Took 5 friends out with me to experience the sandbar for the first time! We had such a blast! Yuko was our captain and she was the absolute best! Some snacks and drinks were provided, you can BYOB. Floaties, snorkel gear, and a paddleboard were offered. The sandbar was beautiful! Highly recommend this to anyone!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Kathy B.
I’m so glad we booked this experience on our trip! The employees who ran the boat did such an amazing job at making us feel so welcome, and had a nice sense of humor which was great. It was my parents first time snorkeling and they were super helpful in making sure everyone was ok. Would definitely recommend this experience to those who are interested! And we definitely saw turtles!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Malhotra
Kaikoa (sorry for misspelling his name) was a fabulous guide. Wonderful with kids. Knowledgeable and really loved his job.
Aloha and Mahalo! I will let Captain Kekoa know regarding your wonderful compliments.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Noripie
The guidance to the sandbar and snorkeling points was accurate, and we were able to see many sea turtles up close. They taught each of us how to paddleboard very carefully, and even though it was our first experience, we had a lot of fun.
サンドバーやシュノーケリングポイントへの案内も的確でウミガメも近くで沢山観ることが出来ました
SUPも初心者の私達に一人一人とても丁寧に教えてくれて、初体験でしたがとても楽しめました
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. I passed your review to Captain Jason, and he was very pleased. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the SUP as well.
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。キャプテンJasonへお客様のレビューを渡したところ、大変喜んでおりました。SUPも楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです
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| Packages: | ラウンジボートプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Caren Wise
We really enjoyed our snorkeling trip with Holokai Catamaran. The crew was very attentive, funny and friendly. They made a point to make sure we saw turtles while we were in the water, and they periodically asked if we were doing ok or needed help with anything throughout the cruise. Any cautionary instructions that they gave us were very warm and polite, not bossy or curt which was especially nice for the kids on our trip.
The snorkeling itself was a little disappointing, but it had nothing to do with Holokai. We just happened to go at a time of year that was really busy. There were several other tour boats snorkeling in the same spot, so the water was crowded. It was a little stressful navigating around other snorkelers and trying to avoid getting a flipper in your face. But again the Holokai crew was in the water with us doing their best to make sure we were seeing turtles and fish.
After snorkeling, the crew let us jump off the boat and swim freely in the water. After that they put up the sails and took us for a super fun ride out past Diamond Head. That was definitely our kids’ favorite part of the experience.
Thank you to Holokai for making the this excursion fun and exciting for our families.
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Constance Evans
The guys did a great job they knew what they were doing had a fabulous time
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Yolanda M
This was an awesome experience. We actually saw turtles while snorkeling! The crew was very helpful on the boat and while we were in the water. They were entertaining and hospitable as they served beverages and got everyone’s gear. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
I knew I would see lots of turtles the moment we reached the spot because there were already turtles swimming on the surface in the area. The guides were excellent and took great care of us! Thanks so much!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Kim
Crew and boat were great. Snorkeling spot was just ok. Saw 2 big turtles and a few fish and poor visibility. Very crowded in the water with people pushing into to you and kicking you in the face with their fins. Lunch was very poor. No choice of
Meat/cheese. Best part was the bag of chips! Mai tais had no alcohol. Save your money not worth it. Today, I saw more turtles when I was surfing by the hotel.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: GarimaT
We loved everything about this experience - the crew was extremely informed and friendly.
- our 21-24 year old kids stayed back to chat with the crew for 20 minutes after we came back on shore and came away with so many tips and recommendations.
We saw 3 turtles and so many fish! On our way back we had the complimentary cocktails and great music.
For $66 a head it was the most cost effective option around. We would love to do it again and we highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Shaz
I booked this excursion for my 14 yr old son and me, it was our first time snorkeling. My son was a bit anxious before we boarded, he gets a bit weary when it comes to deep ocean water. The entire crew made us feel comfortable and welcome. We got up close and personal (keeping a healthy distance of course) with several turtles. The crew pointed out where the turtles were so we could have the best viewing position. All in all it was a memorable experience and the highlight of our trip for my son.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Glenda G.
From the boat ride to the Underwater Scooter ride this was a fabulous outing. The scooters were so much fun for everyone. Our group of 4 ages ranged from 19 to 67 years old and we all enjoyed it. We highly recommend! We would definitely do this again. Very well organized.
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Bautista
The only complaint I have is in regards to the cocktails. We only received 1 each instead of the three as advertised.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: BeeKae
The worst snorkel tour I’ve ever been on as far as what a person was able to see under the water. My husband didn’t see a single fish. The kids and I saw two species. A black fish and a striped fish..literally two fish of each kind. Water is too cloudy to see much. I don’t believe there is really much to see even if the water were clear. No reef in sight. Way too many tourists from about 5 different boats all dropped off to snorkel at the same spot so people are constantly getting in each other’s way. I never saw a turtle except the one from the boat when we first pulled up. BEST part was the crew and the sail after the snorkel. The crew was wonderful. Brandon was super funny. Ryan and Mike both nice guys. They all work hard. Maybe it was just a poor day at sea for seeing much in the water, but I wouldn’t do it again. A sunset sail with them would be great since the sailing was the best part and the crew is awesome. But if you’re hoping to see a lot of fish and turtles while snorkeling, don’t expect it here. Wish I could get a refund.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Naomi
The crew was amazing but we did not see a single fish. The water was not clear, I could not even see people next to me. It was just swimming tour. That’s all. If you want to see snorkeling and see fishes, I suggest do either submarine or go the north shore to Shark’s Cove.
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| Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Disappointed
I paid 93 for the snorkeling thinking it be something to remember.. but the only thing I’ll remember it the waist of money it was my whole family paid and it was a waist. Its a free for all you get trampled and just sucks in all honesty the people are nice and we meet some nice people on the boat but they sell you this amazing experience and its not, you cant see anything at all, if you want to paddle board or go down the slide even kayak this is the place for you but don't do it for the snorkeling it be a waist of money like it was for us … hope this helps another person not make the same mistake we did . Mahalo
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| Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Flo
Absolutely amazing!!!
This was the highlight of my trip. I had the most enjoyable time. My husband on the other hand got sea sick. Notice to anyone going, please bring sea sick meds even if you think you've never been sea sick before. The boat is not like a ship...you will feel every wave!
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Melissa
This was an incredible experience. Our guide Steven did a fabulous job and gave my wife and daughters the confidence to give snorkeling a real try. I would definitely recommend this again, and then take that experience and go to a better snorkeling location. Great way to try it out and make sure you able and ready before making the expensive snorkeling investment!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Alanna Owen
It says turtle in the title of what this excursion is. It says snorkeling in the title as well. All this was about was taking a bunch of water toys in the middle of the ocean and playing on them. While we were out there, I asked if we were going somewhere else to see the turtles and was told this is nature. Sometimes you see them , sometimes you won’t. Again, this was not about seeing sea turtles and the title needs to be changed. We paid $150 person to jump off side of boat, jump on trampoline, kayak/paddle board and TRY to snorkel in the middle of all this chaos. Tell it like it is and don’t be devious in the title. The crew was the only reason we have 3 stars and tipped on top of what we already paid. They were very nice. But this isn’t what it says it is. Don’t be fooled.
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| Packages: | 9:00 AM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
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Aloha Michelle, Thank you so much for the compliments. I will share this with Capt. Yuka. Mahalo!