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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran

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Awesome tour!

Reviewed by: TW, 2024/03/04

We had a great time. Crew was fantastic. Saw lots of sea turtles and fish!

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Activity Date:2024/03/02
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Amazing wildlife!

Reviewed by: Sarah, 2024/02/19

We enjoyed the trip. The staff were helpful, friendly and fun.
We saw loads of sea turtles and enjoyed the sailing out there.
The trip was great for all ages and the equipment was good quality.
We would go again!

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Activity Date:2024/01/25
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Good value and tour

Reviewed by: Cal, 2024/02/17

Good value, tour guides very nice and knowledgeable, made sure everyone was safe and pointed out the sea turtles. The water was a bit murky that day but we still got to see a lot of fish and some sea turtles. The only part I didn’t like was at the end the guide threw crackers into the water to attract fish so we could get a better view of the fish. This seems like it would be bad for the fish and not sustainable.

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Activity Date:2024/01/22
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Sunny!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/01/28

Fun, but it gets hot out in the sun! Just be sure to bring tons of screen(reef safe!)

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Activity Date:2023/10/20
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Great easy tour

Reviewed by: Lisa, 2024/01/21

The guys that operate the boat were easy going, friendly and informative with a splash of humour.

The trip delivers as promised. They sail you to turtle canyon, you snorkel and enjoy a lovely sailing journey back.

It doesn’t have frills like food or drink ( you can take your own goodies, no problem), but that’s not what this trip is about. It caters perfectly to the people that put simply just want to catch a ride to the perfect spot to see turtles.

I would absolutely use them again. They are professional and good value for money. I recommend them A+++.

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Activity Date:2024/01/19
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Brilliant!

Reviewed by: RoesL, 2024/01/20

An incredible experience. Turtles were everywhere, plenty of tropical fish and we were lucky enough to see dolphins as well. The crew were fantastic, super friendly and helpful.

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Activity Date:2023/12/27
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Had a great time!

Reviewed by: S Cruz, 2024/01/18

It was a great way to start the day. Super convenient if you're staying at a hotel on Kalakaua Ave. Just walk to the Duke Statue on Waikiki Beach, check-in and board. No driving to the harbor and dealing with parking. The crew were all very professional and super helpful to nervous, first time snorkelers. They rent all that you need but they don't have fins so if you want/need fins bring your own.

We stopped on the way out to observe some dolphins so if you're lucky its not just turtles you'll see. Definitely worth it and we will go again the next time we visit.

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Activity Date:2024/01/15
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Veltra is the best excursion site in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Ernesto , 2024/01/13

Excellent experience for the whole family! The crew were very helpful and courteous. I highly recommend this excursion. I have used Veltra for years now and will continue to use them. I had missed my flight and couldn’t make it to the original date . I called and they were able to reschedule me with no hesitation. Great customer service and care!

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Activity Date:2023/12/21
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Fun in the Sun :)

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/12/30

A lovely day nearby to the hotels, quick and easy to find and fun for the kids to get in the water!

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Activity Date:2023/10/17
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Do it!

Reviewed by: Jharm, 2023/12/10

Our family tried to avoid spending too much money on our Hawaii vacation. But since swimming and snorkeling in the heavenly water is something we all love and can agree on we decided to find a snorkel boat tour. Soo glad we did! The Mana Kai crew were fun, helpful and comforting. We saw so many fish and turtles. It was an awesome experience and would do it again in a heart beat!

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Activity Date:2023/12/08
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Fantastic experience!!

Reviewed by: Rebecca Shaw, 2023/10/28

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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Activity Date:2023/10/25
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Awesome Time

Reviewed by: Claudidadi, 2023/10/23

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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Activity Date:2023/10/21
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Gorgeous!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/10/01

The waters in Hawaii are just amazing! Lovely day and lots of fish to see!

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Activity Date:2023/08/20
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Catamaran Snorkle Turtle Canyon Waikiki

Reviewed by: Bev, 2023/09/26

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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Activity Date:2023/09/20
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Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: Susie, 2023/09/24

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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Activity Date:2023/09/22
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One of the most beautiful experiences!

Reviewed by: Tehya L, 2023/09/16

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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Activity Date:2023/09/14
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Amazing

Reviewed by: Raoury, 2023/09/12

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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Activity Date:2023/08/17
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Great experience

Reviewed by: Jess, 2023/09/05

Loved it! Highly recommend. Staff was awesome. Saw turtles and fish!

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Activity Date:2023/08/27
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Beautiful sunny day off Waikiki

Reviewed by: Palmer family, 2023/09/01

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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Activity Date:2023/08/28
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First time snorkeling

Reviewed by: Jaz, 2023/08/19

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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Activity Date:2023/08/15
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Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Dago, 2023/08/18

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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Activity Date:2023/08/16
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Pretty day

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/17

got a little sea sick myself to be prepared for this in case

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Activity Date:2023/06/01
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Great turtle snorkeling experience

Reviewed by: Sasha, 2023/07/03

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.

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Mahalo for joining us!

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Activity Date:2023/07/01
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Staff was amazing

Reviewed by: Kim, 2023/06/26

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.

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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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Activity Date:2023/06/23
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Wonderful time.

Reviewed by: Michelle , 2023/06/23

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.

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We are so happy to hear the whole family enjoyed their time with us! Mahalo for joining us!

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Activity Date:2023/06/21
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Definitely a must, we’ll worth it!

Reviewed by: Monica Quevedo, 2023/06/23

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!

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Mahalo for joining us!

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Activity Date:2023/06/18
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An absolutely beautiful experience!

Reviewed by: Lauren R, 2023/06/12

We had so much family fun! Such a beautiful experience! Thank you so much to all the crew that gave us instruction and kept a very good eye on us! We would definitely recommend this fun activity! We have ao many beautiful pictures!

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Activity Date:2023/06/10
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Such a great time!

Reviewed by: Hallie, 2023/05/11

Easy to find
Saw dolphins and turtles!
We had an amazing time :)

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Activity Date:2023/05/09
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Chill atmosphere, kind service, and amazing sights among the fish and turtles!

Reviewed by: Nick Pettyjohn, 2023/05/01

My wife and I had a great time. The two guides, captain and turtle-whisperer, were confident, relaxed, and funny. The pick-up location was incredibly convenient for us, near our hotel on the Waikiki beach strip. The ride to the canyon was just 15 minutes, and looking back on the city was breathtaking.

Once there, we distributed masks and floaty-belts and jumped right in! I foolishly wiped off my mask and it clouded up, but the captain was keen to fix it after I brought it to his attention. The turtle-whisperer was around to spot turtles and check in on our snorkelers, but otherwise we were allowed to roam.

There were quite a few other tour boats and snorkel groups at the site, but we were able to still find turtles and fish while staying a bit away from the groups of other snorkelers. We ended up among a school of black fish and had two turtles swim very close to us! Once while my wife and I were holding hands. A highlight of our vacation!

Don't go into this expecting a private/guided tour of the reef. Instead, it's a relaxing transportation to a great snorkel spot, with equipment included. For this price, I highly recommend it.

  • Looking back on Waikiki. Can see the bucket of snorkel masks.

  • Anchored at turtle canyon. Can see groups of other snorkelers and a school of black fish.

  • The catamaran at the beach before we set out.

  • A view of Waikiki while sailing back from Turtle Canyon.

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Mahalo for such an amazing review and sharing your photos!

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Activity Date:2023/04/25
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Turtle snorkel

Reviewed by: ErinQ, 2023/04/29

Staff on boat were helpful snd professional. Snorkel equipment was ok, kind of old but worked. It was nice to be able to bring our on snacks and drinks on board.

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Activity Date:2023/04/08
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