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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

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4.71 4.71 / 5

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Wonderful crew, great for inexperienced snorkelers

Reviewed by: Mary & Marcellus, 2023/11/05

My boyfriend and I had an excellent time on this excursion! The crew truly made this an unforgettable experience as they were incredibly polite, kind and patient with all the guests. We previously had a rough go at snorkeling on a trip to Mexico which prompted the crew to take special care with us as we entered the water and familiarized ourselves with snorkeling in open ocean. They were encouraging and supportive; we would 100% recommend and would love to come back again. They gave an excellent overview of how to use the equipment and enter the water safely. We got to swim alongside a TON of fish and got to see 2 turtles while in the water. The service on the boat was great and the lunch tasted great; really hit the spot after swimming for a while. Thank you!!

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Activity Date:2023/11/03
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Was a great experience

Reviewed by: Matt, 2023/03/09

The team really went out of their way to give us a great day out on the water, and went out looking to make sure we saw turtles.

We are booking next time we go already

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Activity Date:2022/07/01
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Great Event

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/02/19

Fun in the sun! The west side was an awesome escape from Waikiki with gorgeous water and mountain views from the sea! It seems impossible to not see

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Activity Date:2023/01/27
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WOW!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/01/04

The amount of dolphins out during our tour made me feel extra lucky! The west side of Oahu is sure gorgeous

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Activity Date:2022/12/29
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Fun Fulled Day on the water!

Reviewed by: Lisa May Weir, 2023/01/04

From the amazing staff who fulfilled every moment. To seeing whales, turtles, dolphins and many varieties of fish. Diving off the boat into the ocean. A perfect day to end our vacation in paradise Hawaii.

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Activity Date:2023/01/02
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I loved this tour!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/08/14

We got to see dolphins and get in the water which was so refreshing!

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Activity Date:2022/08/11
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Loved this day!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/07/30

They pick you up, and going to the west side is so worth it to see! this tour was my families favorite of the tours we did!

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Activity Date:2022/07/28
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Must do!!!

Reviewed by: Karen & Claire, 2022/04/20

What a must do activity. And do it with this tour!!!! Boat was beautiful food was great and most of all saw beautiful fish…lots!!! Plus two sea turtles and the big bonus was coming back on the boat was spotted a hammerhead shark!!!! Awesome to see it up close!!! The crew was top notch!!! Couldn’t do enough for you!! A must do in Hawaii…with this company!!! That’s for a great time captain…& the one gentlemen I missed his name (tall thin blonde), Jake, Kai & Marissa!!

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Activity Date:2022/04/18
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KoOlina Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Jon, 2021/06/26

This was the most memorable experience for our group of 10, the crew was amazing, drinks were on point and the sights were fantastic. I grew up on the islands and they brought the Kama Aina experience to a group of first time visitors.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/06/03
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Highly Enjoyable and Amazing.

Reviewed by: Pamela, 2021/04/04

We couldn’t” be happier with the whole adventure. Relaxing, exciting, entertaining, and educational all in one trip. We were fortunate to have everything we expected. We learned to snorkel. We saw many beautiful fish while in the water, attracting many by using the fish food we bought and scattering it around. While on board we learned a bit about the Catamaran we were on and how it was sailed. The sights were identified and all our questions were answered by the knowledgeable seaman. They offered many fun facts as well along the way. They were alway alert to our needs, assuring that we had fun and stayed safe. When the dolphins appeared, the nature and habits of the creatures were discussed, The differences between the type of dolphin following the boat and other dolphins was made. We were fortunate enough to have a sea turtle come and check us out as well. The people we had on board with us were friendly and polite and enjoyed the trip as well. I heard no complaints from anyone. I would recommend this company for this adventure to anyone who wants to have a fun snorkeling trip with a great crew, and an adventure that is safe and informative.

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Activity Date:2021/04/02
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Had a lot of fun.

Reviewed by: Jamaal, 2021/02/25

Crew was super friendly and nice. Really enjoyed it!

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Activity Date:2021/02/23
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We had a blast! Saw several different fish, reef shark, turtles, octopus... Amazing!! The crew was great!

Reviewed by: shamu, 2019/03/07

I would recommend this tour!
Amazing views, great experience!
Very nice & knowledgable crew!
Good food, nice selection of drinks.
A must for Hawaii

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Activity Date:2019/03/01
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Snorkel Adventure

Reviewed by: Melanie T., 2018/03/24

This was a great trip for my family! We did not get to see any dolphins but we got to see plenty of schools of fish and two sea turtles. The crew was excellent and made sure each and everyone of the guests had a great experience. Very patient with the kids and made it fun for them. Food was traditional Hawaiian meal and very good, with plenty of extra for seconds. Drinks were good too!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2018/03/12
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Nice day

Reviewed by: Michelle , 2017/04/10

This was a pleasant day, unfortunately the boat really didn't go far from the marina. The only fish we saw were bated by the crew. No whale or dolphin sightings. They fed us lunch at the end of the day nearly 3 a bit hard for kids and adults consuming alcohol. Nothing really bad however not a remarkable day considering the price.

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Activity Date:2017/03/29
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amazing experience

Reviewed by: vivi chiou, 2017/04/06

hospitable crew, great food and facilities. It had been a wonderful experience!

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Activity Date:2015/12/29
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Wonderful Snorkle/Snuba trip!

Reviewed by: Melissa H, 2016/05/05

The crew was friendly and knowledgeable! It was great to be able to sail. Out of KoOlina instead of driving into Honolulu! We were lucky enough to get up close and personal on our Snuba dive with a hospitable sea turtle! A+

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Activity Date:2016/05/02
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Bummed about conditions

Reviewed by: Maureen, 2016/04/06

We didn't get to SNUBA due to the conditions on the water; however, the trip was fantastic, the crew was very very friendly as well as experienced. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

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Activity Date:2016/03/31
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Dolphin Watch & Snorkel from Ko Olina Marina

Reviewed by: Joe, 2016/04/05

Good service and good experience with both Dolphin Watch & Snorkel. I would give 5 star if they had a pro photo services.

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Activity Date:2016/04/02
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Awesome time!

Reviewed by: David R. Duggin, 2016/04/01

Captain Randy and crew were awesome. We went out on March 21 and had a blast. His team was very professional, and Doug was very thorough with us newby snuba divers.

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Activity Date:2016/03/21
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Snuba Rocks!

Reviewed by: Tiffany E., 2016/03/07

My group contained four total myself, husband, sister and her husband. We loved it! I had difficulties in the beginning but was able to get the hang of it after a little while. I wasn't able to go to the total depth due to my ears, but still it was worth it for me. We saw coral reefs and lots a fish. Turtles were in the area just not seen by our group. On the way to our snuba location we were able to see a few whales breech the surface. The crew on the boat were great and the lunch was delicious. They offered Pork, Chicken sandwiches, fresh fruit and chips. It was rough seas and the boat ride was smooth sailing. Overall rating is 4.5 stars. Whish we could see more whales and see dolphins.

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Activity Date:2016/03/02
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Great experience

Reviewed by: Hannah and Steve, 2015/12/31

Me and my boyfriend had a great time on this sail. The crew was so friendly, made us feel right at home. We like to snorkel every chance we get - and we love when the crew will show us specific cool finds - like sea turtles and dolphins! The food was delicious as well. We like more intimate sails, and there were only about 15 people on our boat, with 4 crew members - PERFECT! Overall just a great tour and exactly what we were looking for. Wish it would have lasted longer! 4 hours on the dot. Thanks again guys.

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Activity Date:2015/12/05
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Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Sal, 2015/12/27

It was an awesome day for us! Love the crews, the beautiful ocean

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Activity Date:2015/12/24
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Catamaran Sail and SNUBA!

Reviewed by: Annieben, 2015/11/02

This activity was a highlight of our trip! The crew was great & we had a blast snorkeling/Snuba-ing! We highly suggest doing the SNUBA! Ross was our guide, and helped make us feel comfortable with everything and helped make our experience great! Food and Drinks were an added bonus. Didn't see any Dolphins, but plenty of beautiful fish, starfish, & turtles. Would do this again in a heartbeat!

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Activity Date:2015/10/14
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Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Dylan, 2015/10/31

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The crew were great and everything went well.

Saw Dolphins/ turtles and plenty of marine life.

Snorkelling was great. Also upgraded to snuba which was really good and definitely worth it.

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Activity Date:2015/10/10
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Cateraman and Snubba dive

Reviewed by: susieq, 2015/10/18

Great crew as it was full service. Food and drinks were good and plenty to go around. Water was very clear. We saw a white tip shark, turtle, plenty of colorful fish and an amazing starfish which was like a spider. Ross was our personal Snubba coach and he was top professional. Yes we would do it again.

  • Hawaii's waters are so beautiful!

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Snubba dive and sail

Reviewed by: susieq, 2015/10/15

Reccomend this activity for those who can swim and in good shape. I've always wanted to scuba dive and this was a great solution without buy equipment.Ross was the instructor who took great care for our safety. Fish, starfish, urchins, shark and a huge turtle were seen. Fabulous experience.

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Activity Date:2015/10/14
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Cameron was awesome!

Reviewed by: Melanie, 2015/09/07

This was an excellent day out for the two of us. Unfortunately I had difficulty snorkelling but was not pressured by the staff to keep trying. My boyfriend saw some amazing sights while snorkelling and snuba-ing, including a turtle (see photo). We received complimentary drinks (including alcohol) and lunch was either a chicken or pulled pork sandwich which was lovely. Cameron the snuba instructor was very nice and informative and tried his best to give us an enjoyable trip.

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Activity Date:2015/09/01
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Amazing

Reviewed by: Kayla, 2015/08/17

This was our second time on this tour, it's beautiful.

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Thank you for joining us again! We love sharing our beautiful ocean. Much Aloha!

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Activity Date:2015/08/14
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Most amazing day!!!

Reviewed by: Tammie Putman, 2015/07/13

Best snorkeling and snuba ever!!! Been in this boat three times. Crew is wonderful and so is the lunch!!! Highly recommend.

  • Dolphins!!!!

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Activity Date:2015/07/10
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Great adventure!

Reviewed by: John Moore, 2015/06/21

We have a family of 7 and everyone was extremely excited to go. 3 of us had experienced the Snuba back in March. It was awesome that the crew remembered us. We were treated exceptionally well. The crew sat with those that were a bit apprehensive about the Snuba and created a relaxed atmosphere and worked with them and made it just as enjoyable for them. It was awesome! We have two 12 year olds and they did a wonderful job. We saw Dolphins, turtles and tons of fish. We would recommend this adventure to anyone and would gladly do it again and again. Hats off to the crew!!

  • The Cat!

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Activity Date:2015/06/18
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