Reviewed by: Rebecca Shaw
The captain and crew were engaging, fun and so very very kind. As a heavy traveler I don’t often put myself out there unless I KNOW I can do all of the activity. I was worried about being able to get out of the water after snorkeling. They never once made me feel like I was a pain, uncomfortable, or “less than” that is not a typical experience, so not only did they get my business for the snorkeling trip, I also went on their sunset cruise for the next two days. I will shout their praises to the rooftops!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Claudidadi
Definitely had a great time and saw plenty of Sea Turtles. The whole experience is something that I will never forget. Definitely built a core memory with my daughter.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/21 |
Reviewed by: さつき&みどり
The meeting place was hard to find, and I was made to wait a long time, which was disappointing, especially since I was treated rudely. However, I managed to make it in time for the start, and once I joined, the instructor who went into the sea with us was very kind and great. There weren't many fish, but the starfish were interesting. I also enjoyed the scenery of Magic Island.
待ち合わせ場所がわかりづらく、長く待たされたうえ、失礼な態度を取られたのが残念でした。何とか開始時間に間に合い,気を取り直して参加したところ、海に一緒に入ってくれたインストラクターはとても親切で良かったです。魚はたくさんではないけど,ヒトデがおもしろかった。マジックアイランドの景色も楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
I only understand a little English, but when it comes to snorkeling, just communicate your fin size in US sizes, and once you're in the water, you can follow the staff without any issues. There were many sea turtles and beautiful fish!
On the boat, just sit back and enjoy without doing anything dangerous! The staff was very kind, providing cold water as a service and being attentive to the passengers, which made the experience very enjoyable.
The meeting place is at the location on Google Maps listed on this site, where you should look for the boat labeled "MOANA." The meeting time is 7:30, and we boarded around 8:00. The staff called out to us near the boat around that time. I highly recommend it!
片言の英語しかわからないのですが、シュノーケルではフィンのUSサイズを伝えることと、海に入ったらスタッフさんについていけば問題ないです。ウミガメやきれいな魚がたくさんいました!
船上では危ないことをせず座って楽しめばOKです!
サービスで冷たいお水を出してくれたり乗客に気配りしてくれたりスタッフさんが優しくとても楽しめました。
集合場所は、このサイトにのってるGoogle Mapの場所に行き、MOANAと書かれた船を見つけましょう。集合時間は7:30で乗船するのは8時頃でした。
8時頃にスタッフさんが船の近くで声をかけてくれました。
とてもおすすめです!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The waters in Hawaii are just amazing! Lovely day and lots of fish to see!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Dr. Moore
Snorkeling is a family favorite and we booked a tour with Island Splash Tours as part of a birthday celebration. It was such an absolute pleasure going out with Captain Preston and Alex. We are in Hawaii fairly often and are looking forward to future tours with them. We really appreciated their knowledgeable approach to staying safe and making it fun for all of us. It was much more of a private experience compared to the tours we have taken on the larger boats and it made it all the more special. Everything from helping us select the best time of day to making sure everyone had a wonderful experience was done with such thoughtfulness and professionalism. A “little bird” even told Captain Preston about a family song that he made a point to play as we can back into the harbor. We all felt spoiled and loved every moment of our tour. As a Navy family we also really appreciate the military discount he offers. Completely recommend Island Splash Tours to anyone thinking about a boat or snorkeling tour!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Bev
Great 2.5 hours on and in the water. The catamaran was the best way to sail / boat to the location. On the way we saw dolphins and then several turtles at the site. Plenty of time to snorkle and experience sea turtles and view the fish. Would highly recommend the Mana Kai Catamaran as it has less people, more exciting with waves and sailing and the crew was fantastic!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Susie
The Mana Kai Catamaran snorkel experience was absolutely incredible. I would 100% recommend booking if you’re looking to come face-to-face with different fish and turtles. The trip included a lovely boat ride to turtle bay where we were given snorkeling gear and a floatation device. I was afraid we weren’t going to see any turtles, but the trip did not disappoint. The team was very professional, fun, and helpful. Overall, it was a memorable experience for all to enjoy.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Katie
My cousin and I booked this snorkeling tour as it was her first time and she didn't feel comfortable being out in super deep in the water or in a very open area. The lagoon where this snorkel tour is hosted is great as it has rock barrier walls all around to protect it from large waves. Our tour guide, Micki was so knowledgeable and was able to tell us so much about the fish and coral that we could see. This is a great tour for beginners or families with younger children who want to try out snorkeling! Would highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/16 |
Reviewed by: KimH
We had a great time on our trip with a Island Splash Tours! The captain and crew were very knowledgeable, fun, and very safety conscious.
We had a very peaceful morning out at turtle canyons- heading out we got a great view of Waikiki from the water, which was beautiful! We saw a lot of turtles, and even had some dolphins swimming right next to the boat on our way back!
I highly recommend this company and their tours. Their semi-private tours make for such a fun, relaxing, and personalized experience!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Shak Serdani
Book this tour now! You can check around for other tours but you are wasting your time. Island Splash Tours is the best! Me and my girlfriend had a blast with Preston and Kris. Very private experience! Only us and one other group onboard. They are very safety oriented and make sure that everyone is having a good time. We saw so many turtles, too many to count. Kris found us an octopus and a collector urchin.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Mido
The meeting place was hard to find, and it took 20 minutes after the meeting time for the guide to finally show up. The guide only provided explanations in English, with no simple Japanese at all. I struggled to get used to putting on the snorkel and couldn't get into the water for a while. The guide mentioned that they couldn't take responsibility for those who couldn't swim, so they advised us not to swim. I think it would have been helpful to have a brief lecture on tips for breathing with the snorkel. Once we set sail, everything went smoothly, and we were able to see sea turtles coming up to the surface multiple times, which was amazing.
集合場所がわかりづらく、集合時間から20分経ってようやくガイドさんが出てきました。
ガイドは英語の説明のみで、簡単な日本語も一切無し。
シュノーケルの付け方に慣れず、なかなか海に入れないでいたら、泳げない人は責任が取れないから泳がないでほしい、と言った話をされましたが、シュノーケルの呼吸の仕方のコツなど簡単なレクチャーがあってもいいと思います。
出航してからの手際はよく、ウミガメは海面付近に何度も出てきたので間近で見れました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Tehya L
overall experience was amazing! Great boat with a net to sit in and get wet! Boat crew were lovely, funny and super helpful with facts about the turtles! Loved every second of this tour, would 100% go again!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Raoury
Truly an incredible experience; managed to see a pod of dolphins on the way there, and multiple turtles once we got to Turtle Canyon, its basically like swimming in an aquarium. The boat isn't the largest of ones you see going out there but it allowed for us to hang our legs off the side into the water as it sailed out, just totally absorbing the vibes of it all. Great price for an amazing experience.
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/17 |
Reviewed by: きらりん
I arrived at the meeting place on time, but there were no tour staff, which made me anxious. Since everything is in English, I recommend joining a tour with Japanese-speaking staff for those who feel uneasy. For those who are okay with just a general understanding, the staff will explain things in an easy-to-understand manner, so please give it a try. I was able to see both sea turtles and wild dolphins perfectly!
集合場所に時間通りに着いたのにツアースタッフがいなくて不安になりました。全て英語なので、不安な方は日本語スタッフのいるツアーに参加される事をお勧めします。何となくでも良い方にはスタッフが分かりやすい言葉て教えてくれるので、参加してみて下さい。ウミガメも野生のイルカもバッチリ見ることができました!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Loved it! Highly recommend. Staff was awesome. Saw turtles and fish!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Palmer family
Our family spent the day sailing to Turtle Canyon where we stopped to snorkel in the warm waters off Waikiki. The equipment provided was great (mask, snorkel, flotation device) and our guides were friendly and made sure we had the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife. Our family swam with turtles, but sailing on the catamaran was just as exciting! It was easy to locate our catamaran from the beach and our family managed to get free parking at the Kapiolani park.
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Gina B.
Our guides were wonderful! Saw lots and lots of turtles :)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Jaz
Amazing and affordable snorkeling experience in Waikiki, I would recommend this tour for first time snorkelers like myself, the tour guides are very nice and helpful! 10/10 can't wait to be back and do it again :)
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Dago
Wowwwww!!! What an experience!!! The staff was super friendly and very helpful!!! 10/10 I highly recommend booking this trip out to turtle canyon.
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Lorraine
MIckey did a great job of explaining and making sure that everyone felt safe and had a good time. I only wish we could have stayed out longer.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Jen
This is just what I needed. I'm not a great swimmer nor very confident in open water, and this was an excellent way to learn to snorkel. I HIGHLY recommend it! Our guide was Ashton. He was awesome! And the pictures were cool.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/26 |
Reviewed by: poohsaya
I participated in the initial practice for snorkeling because I was anxious about going out to sea the next day. Since it was my first experience with snorkeling, the calm waves made it a great place for beginners. All the instructions were in English. They explained how to put on the gear, how to breathe, and the precautions. After that, we practiced in an area where we couldn't touch the bottom. It was mentioned that there was a locker for valuables, but all participants' belongings were placed in a large box with a lock, which was mostly left open. It's better not to bring valuables.
Since it was the same location as scuba diving, it seemed there were staff members coming and going. There were only park restrooms and an outdoor shower. This time, there were two children and me, along with two Americans in our group. For those who can't swim, the instructor pulls a float, so you can hold on and practice. I highly recommend this for anyone who feels anxious about going straight into the sea.
翌日の海に出てシュノーケリングが不安だったのでの初練習として参加。初体験シュノーケリングなので参加して波が穏やかで、初体験の場所として良かったです。説明は全て英語です。付け方や息の仕方の方法、注意事項を説明その後は足が付かない所でずっと練習、貴重品ロッカーと書いてありましたが、大きな鍵付きの箱の中に参加者全員の荷物を入れる、ほぼ開けっぱなしです。貴重品は持たない方が良いですね。
スキューバダイビングと同じ場所なので入れ違いで誰かスタッフがいるようでした。
公園のトイレと外にシャワーがあるだけです。
今回は子供2人と私、アメリカ人2人のグループでした。泳げない人はインストラクターが浮き具を引いてくれるので捕まって練習してました。
いきなり海に開くのが不安な方にはとてもお勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Daniela
It was a wonderful experience for beginners. Our instructor was patient and explained everything thoroughly. I liked that we snorkeled in a cove making the waters calm.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Kara
got a little sea sick myself to be prepared for this in case
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Sasha
Great experience if you are looking for budget friendly turtle snorkeling experience. The guys were very friendly, nice and cared for the group. The time was perfect. Long enough to swim with turtles and short enough for people who got sea sick. Highly recommend. Thank you for making this budget friendly experience available.
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Kim
My family had so much fun turtle snorkeling. My son got scared going in the middle of the ocean but the staff had him on his board and took him around to see the turtles and taught him so many fun facts. We had a special treat of having dolphins swim alongside the boat. Would recommend this to anyone thinking of snorkeling with turtles.
We are so happy to hear your son was able to enjoy the experience with the family! Mahalo for trusting us to host your tour!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
My family of 9 had a great time. Price was amazing, staff was great. Fun boat ride with 3 kids 14y. Water was so clear was able to see several turtles and so many fish. I would recommend this to anyone.
We are so happy to hear the whole family enjoyed their time with us! Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Monica Quevedo
This was a super fun activity. Staff members were super friendly and very responsible, making sure everyone was safe at all times while on the boat and in the water! Family saw lots of fishes and couple of turtles! The ride was a fun one and you get a great view of Waikiki. Mahalo to the team!
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Mario
It was good well explained with saftey and what the plan was. The experience was o.k however there wasn't alot of sea life to see like turtles or alot of fish. The time wasn't as long as it is mentioned in the advertisement. It's great that they offer pics and vids I just wish there would of been more than just 6.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/27 |
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Glad you enjoyed your tour with us! Mahalo!