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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
Great time, great crew!
Reviewed by: Chris A, 2024/04/27Everything from the transportation from our hotel with our driver/tour guide Kaplan, to our cruise and adventure with Captain Jason and his crew were fantastic! They were knowledgeable about the reef and sandbar, and were clearly passionate about its care. Snorkeling was great, and they took great care of those that couldn't swim well or needed extra help with the equipment. The activities on the sandbar were fun, and the ability to chill on the boat and enjoy the provided snacks & beverages was nice as well. In the way back to our hotel, Kaplan stopped to let us get Malasadas at Leonard's! Highly recommended... 10 out of 10!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/02 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
Davi from oz.
Reviewed by: Davo from oz. , 2024/04/27So easy to access from the beach, and a short ride to the turtles. Loved how music playing from the catamaran allowed surfers to allow our exit and entry.
Great captain and deck hands, with turtles sighted during our trip
Highly recommend this tour.
5 stars.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/05 |
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サンドバー 天使の海 シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き＜午前／日本語クルー＞
思い出に残る体験
Reviewed by: Y.K., 2024/04/26あいにくの天気で多少寒かったですが
それでもサンドバーは美しく、ウミガメが
出迎えてくれました。
その後も沢山のウミガメが見られ、
シュノーケリング中多くの魚と出会い楽しかったです。安全にも万全を期していただきました。
ランチも美味しかったです。
ユキさんと船長に感謝です。
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/24 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
Awesome tour!!
Reviewed by: Luis, 2024/04/24This was a very cool tour! This was my friends and I first time visiting Hawaii and this tour made it very memorable for us! It was a lot of fun sitting on the net and getting splashed by the waves. The staff was super friendly and amazing. We got to see sea turtles and other marine life. Only downside is that there are other tour boats in the same location. So there's about a hundred people snorkeling in the water and it gets crowded super fast. People bumping and pushing each other or kicking each other in the water. Kinda felt like the scene in titanic lol. Other than that, it was a very cool tour! I'll definitely do it again when I plan my next trip!
I also recomend you bring a GoPro camera to take videos and photos.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/20 |
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
Well-thought out itinerary and extremely acommodating!
Reviewed by: Nicole C, 2024/04/24What I LOVED:
- Available bins to store your items once on their boat [useful as a family member nearly dropped their phone overboard within seconds of sitting down]
- Included spam musubi and soft drinks
- PRESCRIPTION/Rx snorkeling gear [lifesaver as contacts are not an option while swimming and this is an amazing option that I never knew existed]
- Charismatic and protective crew [they keep the mood light and ensure you are well taken care of]
What I could change:
- Weather [though out of their control a lil extra sun wouldn't have hurt outside of a potentially bad sunburn]
Would I recommend this to others? Absolutely! I have already shared my positive experience with my extended family.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/19 |
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Waikiki Swim with Turtles Tour - Moana Catamaran Best Honolulu Snorkeling Cruise
Once in a lifetime experience
Reviewed by: Katherine, 2024/04/22We booked a family snorkeling with turtles experience on the Moana Catamaran, and the crew ensured that we had an exceptional experience. Anthony, the captain, was personable and informative. He was happy to answer a LOT of questions, and provided insight into Hawaiian culture throughout the experience. When it came time to enter the water, Claire was an outstanding guide. She ensured that the kids (10 & 12) felt confident with the unfamiliar snorkeling equipment, and took the time to locate and identify a variety of sea life. The crew made this a memorable experience for our entire family, and we highly recommend this experience for visitors to Oahu.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Excellent choice
Reviewed by: T. Le, 2024/04/22My family and I (2 adults, 2 children) had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef area with our captain/tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the sandbar as well as got to enjoy the water and sandbar area. We got lucky with the weather since it rained earlier in the day. The provided snacks and musubis were excellent. We were sad when it ended, but brought back many memories.
Thank you so much for joining our tour and taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your family, including your children, had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef with us. We love sharing our knowledge of Hawaii waters, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about the sandbar.
We're happy the provided snacks and musubis were a hit :)
We're so grateful that we could be a part of your wonderful memories, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! A hui hou!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/27 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
Excellent Snorkel experience
Reviewed by: A Mercer, 2024/04/20The staff was friendly, helpful and professional. The trip was wonderful and there are many providers available, and the value for service on this trip was excellent. They were punctual, the equipment was in good condition. Turtle Canyon has turtles, but lots of other tour boats. They were very situationally aware which kept us safe. We also got some bonus dolphin activity on the way out and back. Two thumbs up.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/25 |
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
It was a great experience love everything of it.
Reviewed by: Monica Martínez , 2024/04/17Loved the hole experience and the captain made it even better he went above and beyond to make this day great! He was very helpful the hole time very funny and explained everything very well.
Aloha , thank you so much for choosing our tour and thank you for your 5 star superb review! Sounds like you had a really great time with our staff. Happy to hear that you got to enjoy the beautiful Kaneohe bay . Come back and visit us again . Mahalo !!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/13 |
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Highly recommend, kid and family friendly.
Reviewed by: Jp, 2024/04/15Had a great time the crew was so friendly and helped to take pictures and even played volleyball with the group. The boat was very nice as well lots of seating and a restroom on it. Lunch was good burgers were tasty overall the only down fall was no cold water after the first like 15 min. So I would suggest bringing and insulated bottle thats filled. Would for sure recommend and do it again!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/13 |
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Such a fun day!
Reviewed by: Jen F., 2024/04/13 This was by far the best cruise excursion I have ever participated in, and I’ve done quite a few on Oahu.
Pickup was well organized and on time. The ride out to the boat was pleasant.
The crew in itself felt like family. They were the nicest people, very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Captain even jumped in the water with the kids and everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Bbq lunch was great.
We saw manta rays and turtles that came right up to the boat,it was a really wonderful day and I can’t tell them thank you enough.
I will absolutely book this again next time we visit.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/18 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
Friendly crew and so much marine life
Reviewed by: Andrea, 2024/04/12The snorkeling was such a blast we saw several turtles and a ton of fish. The crew were such a pleasure to be around every one of them was nice, knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was small but that was the best part because then we had a much more intimate experience and were able to feel comfortable with our crew(not hard they were all so nice). We were out for over an hour but could hang out on the boat and reenter the water whenever we felt like. The boat had a nylon strap front you could sit on and get wet which we did on our way back to shore after the snorkeling. It was a great relaxing and fun time. Definitely would recommend this company because the price is great, the crew was amazing and the trip was not overly packed.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Great experience!
Reviewed by: Kathy, 2024/04/12If you're considering this cruise I highly recommend you book it. The day we went out the weather wasn't the greatest however, the crew more than made up for that. They are fun, engaging and knowledgable. We had a blast the entire day. Lunch was really good and we had a very enjoyable time!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/03 |
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
10/10 experience
Reviewed by: Joseph, 2024/04/11Had an amazing time with Captain Bruce on the Kaneohe sand bar cruise! From the get-go, Jeff, Josiah, and Karen were super kind and welcoming, making sure everyone on board felt at ease. They had snacks and drinks ready for us, which was a nice touch.
One of the highlights for me was definitely swimming with the turtles. It’s not every day you get to do that! And I’ve got to give a special shoutout to Karen. She was a real star, especially with my mom who's a bit uneasy in the water. Karen made sure she felt safe and enjoyed her snorkeling experience. Plus, the way she helped us retrieve my dad's forgotten sunglasses turned into a hilarious moment we all shared.
This trip is a must-do for families looking for a fun and memorable day out on the water. I’m already looking forward to my next trip with them. Absolutely a 10/10 recommendation!
Aloha Joseph, thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce for your family trip, and for sharing this review! We appreciate your recognition of Jeff, Josiah, and Karen. Their attentiveness and welcoming demeanor are hallmarks of our exceptional crew, and we are grateful for their dedication to ensuring every guest feels comfortable and enjoys their time on the water. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to everyone, especially Karen!
Again, thank you so much for recommending our tour.
We look forward to welcoming you back aboard for another exceptional adventure in the future. A hui hou
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/09 |
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Sara, 2024/04/05Overall, the experience was awesome! Tyson and the whole crew are wonderful, extremely kind, and helpful. The boat was clean, and I felt safe. The team went above and beyond to make the sandbar and snorkeling a blast!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/19 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
A must do!
Reviewed by: Kelly, 2024/04/04Great overall experience! Crew and captain were very friendly and engaging with all the guest. My 9y/o and 15y/o had such a great time they wished they were able to stay out in the water longer.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/02 |
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サンドバー 天使の海 シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き＜午前／日本語クルー＞
サンドバーがあまり…
Reviewed by: うめ, 2024/04/01前にも参加したことあるのですが、サンドバーがあまり出ていなくて、写真と違うので残念でした…時間帯が悪かったのかな…
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/26 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
Kids had fun!
Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/01Great thing to do with a bigger family, kept all the kids together and busy all on 1 boat!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/01/20 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
easy fun snorkel
Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/01quick day on the water, nice as it does not take up your full day, but gives you a good safe way to snorkel for a few hours!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/31 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
Amazing crew makes unforgettable trip!!!!
Reviewed by: Sushanti, 2024/03/30From beginning to end the crew made everything easy, relaxing, fun and super special!!!! They were excellent with giving instructions and support to make us feel confident and comfortable in the water. The special attention to my 8yo daughter was above and beyond! We saw lots of turtles and beautiful fish. Kainoa even took my daughter around on the surf board and back to the boat when she needed a break so I could keep swimming! I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone! We want to do it again!!!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/28 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
one of the best adventures we went on
Reviewed by: Mike Payne, 2024/03/28We enjoyed the adventure very much. The crew were friendly and very helpful, we saw a mother and baby whale bottle nose dolphins all around our catamaran . when we got to the spot to snorkel with the turtles the crew really went out of there way to make sure everyone had a great time.
I would highly recommend this adventure if you come to Honolulu.
thank you again . we are going to use Hawaii Activities everytime we come to the islands
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/06 |
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サンドバー 天使の海 シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き＜午前／日本語クルー＞
サンドバーは出ていなかった(笑)
Reviewed by: バックパッカー6, 2024/03/21初めてサンドバーに行きました。あいにく潮の干満加減でサンドバーは出ていませんでしたが、案内のガイドさんが上手に盛り上げてくれたので楽しい時間を過ごせました。また行きたいか？と聞かれると即答はできませんが(笑)旅の思い出としては一度はいいのではないかと思います(^^)
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| Activity Date: | 2018/04/03 |
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
I love it
Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/03/21Captain Bruce demonstrated excellent professionalism throughout the activity, ensuring safety protocols were followed and providing clear instructions to participants. I really love it. Captain Bruce’s friendly demeanor and attentiveness to the needs of participants created a welcoming atmosphere, making everyone feel at ease during the activity.
Thank you so much for joining our tour and your fantastic review!
We're thrilled to hear that we made your experience enjoyable and safe. Our commitment to clear communication and safety protocols is something we take great pride in, and we're glad you appreciated it.
We are passionate about creating a welcoming environment for everyone on board, so we're happy to hear you feel at ease.
Mahalo for your kind words, and we hope to see you again soon! A hui hou
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/19 |
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Waikiki Swim with Turtles Tour - Moana Catamaran Best Honolulu Snorkeling Cruise
Swimming with
Reviewed by: Lynnette , 2024/03/19We had the best time ever with this snorkeling adventure. My husband doesn't really like snorkling but does it just for me. With our new personal snorkel gear and the fantastic friendly crew , he said this was the first time he enjoyed it. The weather was perfect and the turtles were amazing. We will definitely use Moana catamaran next time we come to Honolulu.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/03/17 |
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
Fun day!
Reviewed by: Steven, 2024/03/14Great experience from pick up to a relaxing day at the beach enjoying Hawaii’s beautiful landscapes!!
Capt Bob and his crew were excellent.
Aloha! We're so happy you joined our tour and took the time to leave a review.
We loved hearing that you had a relaxing day and enjoyed the beautiful Hawaiian scenery.
It means a lot to us that you mentioned both the sandbar tour and the pick-up service. We strive to make our guest's experience enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back to the bay again soon! Mahalo and A hui hou!
Captain Bruce Team
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| Activity Date: | 2024/03/12 |
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Waikiki Private Boat Charter - Snorkel, Daytime & Sunset Sails by Three Tiki
The hosts were excellent
Reviewed by: Julie, 2024/03/07We had an amazing time! Even though it was windy…my family had a blast! The captain, Mikey and Lexi were great!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/03/05 |
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Waikiki's Most Affordable Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour - Mana Kai Catamaran
Awesome tour!
Reviewed by: TW, 2024/03/04We 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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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Awesome tour with great guides
Reviewed by: Amber H, 2024/03/03This is our second time with Captain Bob's, and we will definitely return.... We recommend this group because they are very knowledgeable, you get to play on the sandbar, enjoy a great lunch, snorkel around a small reef and they take you to a spot to see many turtles!!!!
Our captains were so helpful with our family members that needed extra help, they were so attentive to their needs and were watching our for them all the time...... They were so friendly and pleasant to be around..... Awesome, fantastic, wonderful, excellent were the words my family of 6 kept saying over and over...... We highly recommend Captain Bob's and will definitely return when we come back to Oahu....
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| Activity Date: | 2024/03/01 |
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
Amazing excursion & best crew ever!
Reviewed by: Jennifer, 2024/03/01We were so excited to go swim at the sandbar and are so glad we decided to take a boat. Excursion includes a ride to the sandbar with refreshments, crew-led snorkeling, and free time. Was nervous that I wasn't able to swim too well for the snorkeling portion but Jayson was awesome and floated me & three other people through the deep water. Great experience for folks of all ages and backgrounds!
Mahalo for choosing Captain Bruce and sharing this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience at the sandbar with our captain Jayson and crew, and also you felt comfortable during our tour. We would love to welcome you back on board and have a great time again soon! A hui hou :)
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| Activity Date: | 2024/02/28 |
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters
Incredible!
Reviewed by: Sophia , 2024/02/21I initially signed up for a turtle snorkeling tour, but it turned out to be so much more than that. It transformed into the most unforgettable whale watching adventure of our lives! We were fortunate enough to witness over 20 humpback whales just off the coast of Waikiki. It was truly a breathtaking sight.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the flexibility in the itinerary. The fact that we were given the opportunity to dedicate some time to whale watching before snorkeling made the experience even more remarkable.
I wholeheartedly recommend the private Catamaran experience to anyone passing through Honolulu. The combination of the stunning natural beauty and the outstanding service provided by your team made it an unforgettable journey.
Thank you once again for creating such a memorable experience. I look forward to sharing this recommendation with friends, family, and fellow travelers.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/02/15 |
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Aloha, thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce and for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! Your feedback is very informational for us, especially as we work on adding more details about our amenities on the website for future guests. Definitely we will add the information that we have the prescription snorkeling masks for the guests! Again, Mahalo for your review, and we appreciate you recommending us to your extended family - that means a lot to us!
We hope to welcome you all back on board for another unforgettable Hawaiian experience soon!
A hui hou :)