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Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

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Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Family Fun, 2024/03/25

Overall the experience was amazing! It was a first for both my husband and I and the kids. The crew did a fantastic job. They provided clear instructions, ensuring we were all safe and had many opportunities to see the sea turtles among a plethora of wildlife along the reef. I would not hesitate to book this again.

I do think it was a bit disorganized with adults and children going down the ladders and then needing to come right back up, leaving patrons that had not had a chance to get in the water a 10 min leg time.

Also, a female crew member was wearing a thong bikini bottom which I have no problem with - wear one!! However, the male crew members continued to smack her bottom or spray it with the defogger. I’m not sure that the female crew member cared but definitely not acceptable now a days!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2024/03/23
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So cool!!

Reviewed by: Hanna, 2024/03/19

We were worried about the distance to Turtle Island, but it was close enough that there were no problems. The ship's departure point was Waikiki Beach, making it very easy to find. We enjoyed ourselves without realizing the passage of time, watching many fish and turtles. The friendly staff guided us safely and helped us see the turtles better. It was fantastic! Refreshing drinks and great music added to the atmosphere.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2024/03/09
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Fantastic Crew

Reviewed by: MAV, 2024/03/16

The crew was super friendly, accommodating, efficient and fun to be around.
The snorkelling was as expected - lots of people, and commercial but we got to check off swimming with sea turtles off our bucket list on our final day on the island
Gear was clean and in great condition. The boat was immaculate and the drinks were flowing and the adult ones were strong!!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2024/03/13
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Best snorkeling ever !

Reviewed by: Taylor, 2024/03/15

Went for spring break and had an amazing time. SHOUT OUT TO CALEB NICOLE AND NOAH they were an awesome and attentive crew! Definitely would recommend, we saw at least 2 different turtles and a whole bunch of different schools of fish. The boat was super nice and we got nice pictures. we had perfect snorkeling weather too!

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Fun and definitely worth ot

Reviewed by: Anamari, 2024/03/08

The water was a little cold so we got out of the water sooner than we would have wanted, and so we didn’t see as much as we had hoped to. But we had fun and would do it again. Hopefully next time we will see more.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2024/03/06
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Must do experience!

Reviewed by: Nicole , 2024/02/17

We were a group of 11, and everyone voted this the best activity of our time in Waikiki.
Book early in your trip, as we were rescheduled due to the weather, to ensure that we had the best experience and visibility.
Boarding from Waikiki Beach is so convenient and meant we didn't have to spend time and money getting to the harbour.
Crew were great fun and helped to guide the group to turtle sightings.
Drinks are included!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2024/01/26
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Fun trip on Ke Kai Catamaran

Reviewed by: Shital Lakhani, 2023/12/28

Loved this funky yellow catamaran. The people were very helpful. It was my 2 nd time snorkeling and was really nervous about swimming in the ocean. Dillan was great life guard also gave me an extra float so that I feel more secure.
The views the music the drinks and the people were fantastic on this catamaran.
I would highly recommend this tour.
Only recommendation is to probably do the morning cruise as we spotted only 1 sea turtle which was very still. At the very bottom of the ocean floor and extremely few fishes.
Infact we saw more fishes at the sand box.
I would highly recommend it because we had a blast in this trip. It was my husbands 50th birthday and he loved it.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/12/25
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Great Snorkeling Tour from Waikiki

Reviewed by: Shuyi, 2023/12/18

Convenient location, friendly crew and family friendly

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/11/23
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Turtle Canyon Snorkle

Reviewed by: Kat, 2023/11/28

Went in November and it was a very small trip. The guides and captain were great, the equipment was well maintained, and the boat was comfortable.

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Activity Date:2023/11/26
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Best tour on the island!

Reviewed by: Heather, 2023/11/10

The whole crew were so kind and took care of everyone immediately. They checked in on everyone when we were all in the ocean. I went during a solo trip and it was definitely a highlight! Also drank 2 delicious mai tais on the way back. Saw two big turtles and the most beautiful fish all around! Defs book this whether solo or with your own crew!

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2023/11/08
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Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Rosa Flores , 2023/10/20

Great crew! Very helpful and kind. Well organized and made sure everyone was safe , comfortable and had a great experience. Great price for the experience!!

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Activity Date:2023/10/18
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Nothing bad about it

Reviewed by: Dee, 2023/10/16

I was able to see about 3 turtles and an octopus. They don’t go too far out and it’s a pretty quick trip if you want to see some sea life and also do other things with your day. The catamaran ride was smooth and I enjoyed the short ride. Had a cocktail on our way back. Crew was friendly and couldn’t ask for a better time. Oh the music was great too!!

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Activity Date:2023/10/14
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Great family fun!

Reviewed by: Zack, 2023/10/11

Family had a great time and staff was amazing, would recommend !

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Activity Date:2023/10/07
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Very happy of our ride

Reviewed by: Manon, 2023/07/25

Super. The Crew was fantastic. We saw one tu of fishes. Thé catamaran ride was short but very nice

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Activity Date:2023/07/18
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Nice little sea outing!

Reviewed by: CAS, 2023/07/19

Short snorkeling excursion, with gorgeous views of Waikiki. Friendly staff handled us well. Sea turtles, but not many colorful fish.

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Activity Date:2023/07/17
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Beautiful views!

Reviewed by: Nydia , 2023/06/20

It was an overall great experience and the staff was very helpful ! Would do it again !

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Activity Date:2023/06/16
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Lovely Experience

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/05/29

Saw lots of Hawaiian state fishies and turtles as well! great easy tour and quick for a piece of the day

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Activity Date:2023/01/07
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Had the best time!

Reviewed by: Marie Rebeterano, 2023/04/24

The instructors were extremely helpful and knowledgeable! Saw many turtles and fishes and got great pictures! The mai tais were good and all around had a first great experience! Highly recommend this for beginners!

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Activity Date:2023/04/22
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Good experience

Reviewed by: Shane , 2023/04/14

Crew was great, my family really enjoyed it. Lots of fish to see, my wife seen a turtle and really liked the experience. If you’re not a strong swimmer or out of shape I would suggest not booking. I found swimming against the current hard but my wife and daughter are stronger swimmers than me and had an easier time.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/04/12
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Great Crew! Great trip!

Reviewed by: Mary, 2023/04/10

Great crew! Great snorkeling experience! We would recommend for anyone to do. It was my first time the crew was very helpful and made me feel very comfortable.

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Activity Date:2023/04/06
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Great time

Reviewed by: Aleyna, 2023/04/09

The staff was super friendly and we had a fun time. We were able to see a turtle and lots of fish. They supplied snorkel gear and drinks/soda. Just remember to bring a towel because it can get chilly. Location was easy to access as they are on the beachside of dukes Waikiki. Definitely recommend Manu Kai..

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Activity Date:2023/04/07
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Fun Day on the Water

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/08

Loved this tour, the boat was easy to find, and its nice that its close to the hotels and quick, as we did not want a full day on a boat!

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Activity Date:2023/03/23
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Fun Day in Waikiki

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/03/22

Lots of fish and really clear waters, they assist and have floatys in case!

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Activity Date:2023/02/22
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It was a great time

Reviewed by: Happy Camper, 2023/03/06

Had a very good time, swimming with the turtles was amazing, drinks were very good, ship was in great shape.

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Activity Date:2023/02/08
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Awesome Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise!

Reviewed by: Rachel D, 2023/03/01

My fiance and I had such a wonderful time on this cruise! It was our first time snorkeling, and we were a little nervous (for fellow first timers, the apparatus feels a little uncomfortable and claustrophobic on the boat, but feels so much better in the water)! However, the whole crew put us at ease and were super patient with us, helping us to get the perfect fit with our goggles and apparatus. Nicole even gave me one of her hair ties when I forgot mine! The lifeguards were great, helping us to find the best spots to watch turtles and fish, taught us a ton, and even dove down to get an octopus for us to pet. They were great about checking on everyone and making sure we were ok, comfortable, and having fun. The music and mai tais were excellent, and everyone was so friendly and sweet. They offered to take pictures without us even asking! This cruise is such an amazing deal for the price, and was for sure one of the highlights of our first trip to Oahu. My only advice is to be near Duke's at the Outrigger early, there is not super clear signage for where the boat comes in, so go to the bathroom and bring everything you might need so you have time to find the boat. Thanks for an amazing time!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/02/25
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Fun Day on the Water

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/02/19

We saw lots of fish and turtles almost the whole time snorkeling. I highly recommend this tour. It was only an hour and a half from getting out there in the catamaran to docking back in. The beverages, especially the Mai Tai’s were delicious as well.

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Activity Date:2023/02/08
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Amazing Turtle Watching

Reviewed by: Mac , 2023/02/04

Absolutely loved my excursion with this crew. Hands down the best snorkeling experience I had. There were 4 crew members and all were very nice and accommodating. They made us feel at home with drink service (juice, water, alcohol) as well as an awesome playlist. One of the guys, Justin (with long blonde hair) was in the water with us guiding us to where the turtles were. He even dove with my GoPro and got some epic footage. The trip all-in-all was about 90 min, which is perfect. I think a longer tour would have been too much personally. We spent a little over an hour in the water. HIGHLY recommend booking this trip. Thanks fellas! I had a blast

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2023/02/02
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Exceeding expectations!

Reviewed by: Florida Travelers , 2023/01/19

The staff (captain and 2 mates and life guard) were exceptionally helpful. They explained everything, we’re very prompt and watchful. We saw the turtles at Turtle Canyon…AMAZING! I’m so sorry I don’t remember the crew’s names, but suffice it to say, they were excellent. Reviewed safety cautions and had refreshing beverages for the trip home.

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Activity Date:2023/01/17
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Good fun and good service

Reviewed by: Lb23, 2023/01/15

We loved our turtle snorkelling experience and the staff were very helpful and friendly! We only wish we had a bit more time in the water but overall a great trip!

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Activity Date:2023/01/02
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big fat turtles!

Reviewed by: J.L., 2022/12/09

It does get pretty crowded around the snorkelling site, as there are lots of tour boats which will come to Turtle Canyon.
The site is close to Waikiki Beach, so it's a pretty short boat ride.

The turtles will occasionally surface. Make sure to stay six feet away from them to give them some room.

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2022/12/05
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