All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

We had the best adventure. After seeing so many other cruises going out looking crowded and rushed we were a bit concerned.
Turned up at 8.30, check in process easy and efficient =)
Great weather, even better staff.
And best of all plenty of space for all on the catamaran. We were blessed with a small group.
Short cruise out and we were already spotting turtles.
All our equipment checked, help given if needed and off we went. 2 hours of watching dozens of green sea turtles in their natural environment. AMAZING!!
having Zac in the water with his trusty surf board gave everyone a great sense of ease.
On our tour was a gentleman who didn't feel to sure in the water but the boys went out of their way to get him an extra floatation buoy and stayed close til he felt more comfortable.
I would recommend Ruski (?) and Zac and the Mana Kai tour to anyone who asked.

For a quick tour where you will more than likely run into several honu, the Mana Kai Catamaran morning snorkel is a great value. We not only ran into 5-6 large honu at the shell cleaning station, we also found a pod of spinner dolphins. The captain careful followed the dolphins at a safe distance, so we managed to snap some great pics.

Will definitely do again upon my next return!

Trip was really fun. I was afraid of getting sea sick but the water was calm. I’ve been on many snorkel trips in Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas that take you out on a boat for 5 hours or so and provide lunch. Those I felt were way too long and you lose half the day. This one was only about 2.5 hours in the morning which was perfect. We had our 10 year old son with us and his attention span is short and he tires out after 30 minutes of snorkeling. Best part was we got on and off the boat at Waikiki Beach and did not have to drive to a harbor so we saved another hour or so. We saw lots of turtles right away and our son loved snorkeling with the turtles even though he was not a good swimmer. They provide life vests to everyone. I highly recommend going on this tour.

activity instructions were not clear as there are 2 Outrigger hotels on Waikiki beach- maybe that can be made clear for future bookings.

safety instructions were good and snorkelling excellent with 2 helpers in the water to show where the turtles and fish were and keep you in the area. Waves were picking up when we left and I'm not a good sailor, so I didnt have any snacks or drinks . Sails were raised and all the crew were very good for the sail around the harbour.

It was the perfect excursion! Went on a 2 hour boat ride with really chill dudes, they took us out to the perfect spot and wet hot close to a bunch of turtles, and finally finished off our trip with some stuff drinks and a relaxing return back to the beach. Highly recommend!

Wow! We had such a good time on the boat this morning. Was convenient to get the boat at 10.30 just after breakfast from right on the beach. Crew were friendly and just a short journey out to Turtle Canyon! The crew were fun and helpful, and when we got to Turtle Canyon we were lucky enough to see 6+ turtles, many fish and the crew/ lifeguard/ guide pointed out a few extra interesting things. We had plenty of time to be in the water looking at the turtles, most people returned to the boy long before they had to and enjoyed a few drinks in a beautiful setting.
We looked out for whales or dolphins on the way back but didn’t get lucky, Aparently they are there though and can sometimes be seen.
They provided life jackets which were good to snorkel with as don’t have to take too much effort to stay floating and can easily deflate if you want to dive down.
Not was not too crowded, we had only about 15 people but they did say they can do up to 49 people and I imagine that would be very crowded!
At turtle canyon there were quite a few other boats but if you were patient it wasn’t that bad in the water snorkeling around, just watch out for any collisions with other swimmers!
The crew were good and kept an eye on us in the water at all times too, letting people know if they were going too far or anything and also pointing out where the turtles are!
In summary, something we would love to do again and would certainly recommend to any other people visiting Hawaii!
There isn’t much shade on the bot was one thing with nothing - so take a hat if it’s a sunny day!
Crew were very generous providing drinks on board too! I’d be surprised if anyone managed to have all three free drinks though after the snorkel (no alcohol before swimming) it’s only 20 mins back to the beach.

The meeting place was easy to find♪
It was my first time snorkeling in Hawaii♪♪
I got to see sea turtles, and the time after snorkeling became a wonderful memory. I want to participate again♪
My waterproof camera was a big help✧‧˚

集合場所も分かりやすかったです♪
初めてのハワイでのシュノーケリングでした♪♪
ウミガメも見れて、シュノーケリングの後の時間もとてもいい思い出になりました。また参加したいです♪
防水カメラが大活躍でした✧‧˚

We took the 12 pm tour and boarded the catamaran from the beach. It only took 10 minutes to motor out to the snorkel site so it was not far from shore. There were 3-4 other boats with groups in the same area but there was plenty of space. We snorkeled until everyone had returned to the boat. Then the crew raised the sail and we had a great time coasting over the beautiful blue water, returning just inside of the 3 hour advertised time. Free snacks (chips, granola bars) were provided and you could buy drinks.

The crew were funny, friendly, and gave clear instructions. They kept watch over us during the snorkel. They regularly checked up on each guest after the snorkel to make sure everyone was comfortable. I wear glasses, and have a -5.25 prescription. They had prescription goggles on board that were -6.0 and I was able to see so clearly without my glasses! We saw a group of spinner dolphins on the way out, and I saw 5 different sea turtles below us during the snorkel. Several of them surfaced to breathe close by which was amazing! We saw a baby octopus, and lot of beautiful fish. The crew member in the water with us was good to caution people to give the turtles their space which was important.

Advice: you are barefoot to board the boat and on the boat, and you store your bag and shoes in cubby holes on board. It's good to bring a sun shirt so your back doesn't burn. You do get cold while snorkeling, but less so if you keep moving. Bring a towel and warm clothes to wear after if you tend to get cold. Hats will fly away easily so you need one with a draw string. They provide sunscreen if you forget your own. I took gravol before the trip, so I'm not sure if I needed it!

I booked this tour back around August of 2018 for a February 2019 trip. The original date was supposed to be Sunday morning on their first tour; however, they reached out to us on Saturday morning to notify us rescheduling might be required, as the island was going to be hit with an extremely severe storm over the weekend. Sure enough, Sunday morning came, and it was determined the waters were too unstable to enjoy a safe snorkeling experience. We were able to re-book to Monday afternoon, with the hopes the waters would mellow out and clear up by then. We arrived at the meeting spot, and right as we were about to disembark, we were notified the waters were still too dangerous. We were then given the option to either reschedule, or go sail with them for an hour or so, and get a refund on the snorkeling portion. Given we were leaving the following day, we were unfortunately unable to reschedule, and opted for the sailing. The captain, Ryan, and the rest of the crew were all wonderful, and made it a memorable experience. We were out sailing for around an hour and a half, and the views were breathtaking. They also provided everyone a few free drinks to help make up for the inconvenience, and the free snacks provided were much appreciated. While we never got to enjoy the snorkeling itself, I can vouch for the company and their customer service. Thank you for turning lemons to lemonade! Also, in February it was a bit chilly, so I would recommend a light jacket, and definitely sunglasses :)

The boat staff were very nice, but the weather before this activity wasn’t ideal, so that is part of why this review isn’t stellar. Also, the tour said that snorkelling equipment including fins was provided. Fins were not. They are actually very helpful for staying buyouant, especially in rougher waters like we had, so we were counting on them. The area was VERY busy, with many tour groups out there, so it wasn’t a very pleasant snorkelling experience - as you kept getting kicked in the face. I wouldn’t recommend this - find a nice spot and go on your own.

It was cloudy with rain, but at the snorkeling spot, there were so many sea turtles!!! I was so close that I almost bumped into one because of the waves!!! I had to desperately dodge one (laughs). After snorkeling, you have to travel for quite a long time, so it's essential to have something to wear to keep your wet body warm.

曇のち雨の天気でした・・が、
シュノーケリングポイントではウミガメたくさん！！！
近くで見ていたら波で押されてウミガメにぶつかりそうになるくらい！！！
一度除けるのに必死だった（笑）
シュノーケリング後にかなり長い時間移動するので、濡れた体が冷えないように羽織る物が必須です。

This tour gave everything we wanted and more in only two hours. Not only did we see 7-8 turtles swimming right under us for 45 mins to an hour, but we also saw whales jumping around after when we were sailing around on the boat. Our tour guides were really friendly and followed the whales for a while for us to see. It was pretty amazing! I’d definitely recommend this tour for anyone even though it’s expensive. It’s totally worth it! My only regret was not buying a go pro or underwater camera because we didn’t get any pictures. So keep that in mind that the company don’t take professional pics for you to purchase, you need to take your own.

I was looking for a half-day tour and found this snorkeling tour! Once on the boat, the cheerful and handsome staff explained the safety instructions and other details. Since everything was in English, they asked if I was Japanese and provided me with information tailored for Japanese participants.

Onboard, drinks and snacks were available for purchase. They also had sunscreen available for free use. As noted in other reviews, most participants were foreigners.

I was able to swim freely while snorkeling for nearly an hour. A turtle came right up close! It seemed like the staff was feeding it. I even encountered a mother and baby turtle, which was a great experience.

After that, we went sailing and enjoyed the wind while taking lots of great photos with Diamond Head in the background!!

It was so much fun!

半日でできるツアーを探していてこのシュノーケルツアーを見つけました！
船に乗ったら陽気なイケメンスタッフ達が注意事項やその他諸々説明してくれました。終始英語だったので、日本人？と聞かれ、日本人用の説明事項をくださいました。
船上では飲み物やスナックも販売。日焼け止めは自由に使っていいよと置いてありました。
他の体験談も記載の通り、参加者はほぼ外国人です。

シュノーケルは1時間近く自由に泳げました。すぐ近くにカメがやってきます。スタッフの方が餌をあげているようでした。カメの親子にも遭遇でき、よい体験でした。

そのあとセイリングも風を感じながらダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに良い写真がたくさん取れました！！

たのしかったです！

I wanted to do some activities in the ocean, so I signed up. I was able to see sea turtles while snorkeling! There were three of them, and one even came up to the surface, which was such a delightful moment.

Just when I thought it was over with the sea turtles, we moved further out to sea after getting back on the boat and were able to see wild dolphins! They also served beer and snacks on the boat, which was fantastic!

海に入るアクティビティがしたく、申し込みました。シュノーケリングでウミガメが見れました！しかも3頭いてそのうちの1頭が水面まで上がってくるという嬉しい場面もありました。
さらにウミガメで終わりかと思いきや海から船に上がったあとさらに沖まで移動し、野生のイルカまで見ることが出来ました！船内ではビールやスナックもサービスで出してくれるし最高でした！

The guides were hilarious and very inviting! We saw a ton of turtles and even a shark while snorkeling! After getting back on the boat we cruised down Waikiki and saw a baby whale breaching and playing in the water. Such a fun morning! Best experience here on Honolulu!

Great hosts, gorgeous weather and lovely location. We saw plenty of turtles and catamaran wasn't crowded which was nice. Our children used their own goggles which wasn't a problem, but if we didn't have them the provided snorkles would not have fit, but all in all a lovely time. Would recommend.

At first, I had a bit of trouble finding the check-in location, but I figured it out quickly, and everything else went smoothly. Although it was all in English, the American crew was very accommodating, and I had a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

はじめはチェックイン場所がわからずちょっと探しましたがすぐわかり、あとは何もかもスムーズでした。英語だけでしたがアメリ人のクルーの対応もよく気持ちよく楽しめました。

The most friendly and courteous staff and crew. Great time snorkeling and sailing. Very nice boat and equipment. Definitely on my to do again list. Thank you and aloha.

My wife and I really enjoyed our trip. The boat was easy to get on and off and the snorkel destination is close by. We went at the end of December and there were at least 5 turtles swimming with us. Lots of fun for a quick and easy adventure. The views of waikiki on he way home were a plus!

This was a great snorkeling trip. The boat was great and the crew was outstanding. My son had a blast. The turtles were amazing. the lunch was good and overall an outstanding experience. Thanks for a great time.

The waves were strong, and many people got seasick. We were able to see sea turtles, but since they were diving, we couldn't see them clearly, which was disappointing.

波が強かったみたいで船酔いする人が多かった。
ウミガメは見れた。しかし潜っているため綺麗に見えなかったので残念。

Loved this experience! We saw so many turtles and fish and the water was crystal clear. Loved the net that you can sit on whilst the boat was driving The boat was perfect and so was the weather on the day we went out. 10/10. What a highlight to end our holiday. Would definitely do this again. Thanks so much for having us on board.

What a fantastic crew and experience. This was our first time using Mana Kai Catamaran and our first time snorkeling off Waikik and it won’t be the last. We had our two young girls with us and this was their first snorkeling in open ocean. The crew was so patient and understanding with us and helped us along through the whole experience. They stayed close to us and allowed them to rest on the surf board and really taught them how to look for turtles. We were able to see turtles and fish up close and it was amazing. After the snorkeling we went for a sailing experience and dolphins came right up to us and played with the boat. It was so fun and our daughters loved it so much. I would highly recommend this crew for snorkeling and we will use them again. Thank you guys so much.

This was a great experience! There were a ton of turtles and fish. The boat folks were friendly and great. It’s an easy short little cruise out to the spot with good views back toward Diamond Head and the city. Thanks guys!

Had a great time and the guides were hilarious! Saw a ton of turtles and fish!

My husband and I LOVED this excursion!! We got to swim with sea turtles! It was absolutely amazing! Brad went out of his way to make our experience a great one and knew so much about the area. All of the crew were extremely accomodating and very courteous and personable. We went on a Monday morning and practically had the whole catamaran to ourselves (which they say isn’t normal, but was awesome!).
It was an unforgettable experience and I can’t wait to take our kids to Hawaii and on this excursion!

We have a 4 and 7 year old. 4 year old had no interest in going in the water but really enjoyed the boat ride. The amount of time we were on the boat was just right for little ones (2-2.5 hours). Our 7 year old really wanted to snorkel with sea turtles and she saw several, so this was perfect. Super fun and really nice crew. They were kind to our kids and made sure that our little one got to see some fish and even pointed out sea turtles coming up for air so she didn’t feel like she missed out on anything. If you are comfortable with adult beverages being around, this is a great excursion for families with kids and beginner snorkelers. Compared to some of the other outfitters around, they are also very well-priced. Felt like this was a good value and an afternoon well spent.

Thank you to the crew for making our trip so special. Local couple who wanted to feel like a tourist for a day. They did not disappoint.

Amazing water and great knowledge of the ocean.

Mahalo!!

This was my third time in Hawaii, but until now, I had only swum a little at Waikiki Beach, so this time I booked a snorkeling sailing tour. The check-in was right in front of the Outrigger Hotel beach, which was very easy to find. There were about 30 people in total (5 of them were Japanese). Previously, when I went to Okinawa, I heard there were turtles far away, but this time, they swam just about a meter in front of me. Also, I saw schools of tropical fish one after another, which was really great. It was a bit disappointing that there were many cloudy skies during this time.

ハワイは3回目でしたが、今までワイキキビーチでちょっと泳いだくらいしかなかったので今回はシュノーケル付きセーリングを予約してみました。アウトリガーホテルのビーチ前で受付でした。すごくわかりやすかったです。全員で30人くらい（日本人は5人）でした。以前、沖縄に行った時は遠くに亀がいるらしいで終わったのですが今回は１メートルくらい前を泳いでいました。あと熱帯魚らしい魚の群れが次から次と見えてとても良かったです。この時期曇り空が多くてちょっと残念でした。

Is it true that there are sea turtles off the coast of Waikiki? I was skeptical at first, but... I saw them!

When we arrived at the snorkeling spot, there were already about three other boats anchored, and many people were snorkeling. Snorkels and fins are included in the price, so after putting them on, I jumped into the water and was greeted by a swarm of black fish! It seemed like the crew was feeding them.

When I swam to where people were gathering, there was a large sea turtle! They usually stay down below but occasionally come up to the surface to breathe. When they dive, it looks like they are flying in the air, and it's very graceful. At one point, there were five of them nearby. We stayed anchored for about an hour. I got back on the boat in less than an hour to sunbathe and enjoy "jumping" from the boat.

After that, we went sailing. It was quite rough, and I got seasick... There were small bags of snacks available for free at the counter, and soft drinks and alcohol were also for sale. If it weren't for the seasickness, I would have enjoyed the cruise much more.

The crew does not speak Japanese (but there are explanations and guides available in Japanese). There were hardly any Japanese guests either. It was a tour where you could enjoy the foreign vibe!

ワイキキの沖にほんとうに海ガメがいるのか？と半信半疑での参加でしたが。。会えました！
船でポイントに到着するとすでに他の船が３隻ほど停泊していて、シュノーケルをしている方もたくさんいました。
シュノーケルとフィンは料金に含まれているので装着後、海に飛込むと黒い魚が怖いくらいうようよいました！　船のクルーが餌をあげているようでした。

人が集まっているところに行くと、大きな海ガメが！
基本は下の方にいますが、呼吸をするためにたまに水面まで上がってきます。
浮き沈みする時は手をはためかせて空を飛んでいるようで、とても優雅です。
多い時で５頭、近くにいました。
だいたい１時間程停泊しています。
私は１時間もせず船に上がって、日光浴したり、船からの「飛込み」を楽しんでいました。

その後はセイリング。結構はげしくて船酔いしました。。
カウンターにお菓子の小袋があり無料で食べれますし、ソフトドリンク・アルコールの販売もしてます。船酔いがなければクルーズをもっと楽しみたかった。。

クルーは日本語できません。(日本語の説明・案内文の用意あり)
お客さんもほぼ日本人いません。
その分外国のノリが楽しめるツアーでした♪