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Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour with Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

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Great way to see the turtles and get some wave riding in.

Reviewed by: Jefe’, 2023/11/18

Captain and crew made this trip very enjoyable. The ship was top notch and fun to sail on.
Swimming with the turtles was a blast and the sailing around Waikiki afterwards made for a super fun trip. Definitely will be back!

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Activity Date:2023/11/16
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Great trip!

Reviewed by: Great trip!, 2023/08/13

Great crew and lovely time. The snorkeling was a little deep, but the abundance of turtles made up for it. The snacks and sodas for the sail were very welcome. Wonderful time for all!

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Activity Date:2023/08/11
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Turtle snorkel

Reviewed by: Dottie, 2023/07/09

Awesome crew. Everyone had a great time snorkeling and sailing.

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Activity Date:2023/07/06
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So cool!!

Reviewed by: Jenny , 2023/05/16

Wow, I didn’t expect to see turtles but saw more than that! Turtles, gosh, dolphins! First time snorkeling but instructors were great and I learned something new

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Activity Date:2023/05/14
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excellent care

Reviewed by: Samy, 2023/01/02

was a different experience.
Will recommend others to have this one-time experience.
Nice snorkeling and under water view.

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Activity Date:2022/12/30
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Come prepared if you are prone to seasickness

Reviewed by: Phil, 2022/12/23

Unfortunately the water was very choppy the day we went out and I experienced pretty bad seasickness the whole time. Unfortunately they did not have anti-nausea medicine like Dramamine on board. It was a very bad couple hours for me unfortunately.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/12/21
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Summer Snorkel

Reviewed by: Mita & Dima, 2022/11/01

The crew did a great job! We especially enjoyed sailing offshore from Waikiki Beach.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/07/02
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Just terrific

Reviewed by: Sydney Matt, 2022/11/01

Great trip out. Very well organised. Very kind, polite, and professional team. Lots of turtles, delicious cocktail, great little commerative shaker.

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Activity Date:2022/10/30
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Waikiki Turtle Canyon

Reviewed by: Gaby Velez, 2022/10/22

Great tour!
They provide all the information you need before hand. The creew is friendly and swimming right next to the turtles is just amaizing. Such an increíble experience!

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2022/09/30
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Awesome snorkeling and crew!

Reviewed by: Popi, 2022/07/13

My family thoroughly enjoyed this snorkeling excursion. My kids said this was the best activity on our entire stay on Oahu. Thank you Holokai!

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Activity Date:2022/07/11
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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail Holocaust Catamaran

Reviewed by: Angel, 2022/07/08

My family and I had a blast on our snorkel trip. This was our first time doing anything like this and it was amazing. We were able to see lots of fishes and turtles. The water was so clear that it made it so easy to spot fish. The captain and his crew were very professional and helpful. We had a great group of families with us and made the trip that much better. On another note we were able to see one of the crew members catch a fish on our trip. Fun time. Recommend for everyone to try.

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Activity Date:2022/07/07
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Bucket list experience!

Reviewed by: Donna , 2022/06/25

Best Catamaran experience we have ever had and a bonus to swim with the turtles! The crew was amazing! Friendly, helpful and fun! The views while sailing were spectacular! Hands down a bucket list experience!

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Activity Date:2022/06/02
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Worth every dollar!

Reviewed by: FAA, 2022/04/21

This experience was worth it all! The crew was great and they took really good care of you! They pointed out the sea turtles and told us where to go so we can find them! They always made sure everyone was doing okay and if we needed anything, they would go out of their way to make sure we’re having a great time. We purchased their “special” drink and it was delicious. The boat itself is very clean as . The crew is very funny and will make your trip worth it. I can’t wait to book my next adventure with them.

  • Sea turtle swimming up to the surface!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/04/19
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Second trip with Holokai. Great Crew!

Reviewed by: mari, 2022/04/11

Family trip to have a wake for my father who just passed. The crew was fun and amazing. They even played a terrible Clancy Brothers song in his honor. The whole boat went silent (the Clancy Brothers are that bad). Thanks for the memories!

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Activity Date:2022/04/09
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Did not see turtles. Poor tour of the island

Reviewed by: batesd3, 2022/02/22

All that was promised was not fulfilled on this snorkel tour. The staff was nice. I got a little sea sick and they took care of me. But the experience was nothing like what they promised. It was a party boat not a snorkel tour. I would not recommend to any families.

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Activity Date:2022/02/14
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Great experience

Reviewed by: Jnellie, 2022/02/20

This was a fantastic experience! Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable crew. I appreciated the brief snorkel lesson and tips. We were able to see turtles, a variety of fish, and during the sailing portion dolphins and whales. Overall great experience with no complaints! Would recommend to others and will remember them on my next trip!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/02/18
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Favorite snorkel boat!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii, 2022/01/17

Love, love, LOVE this boat! It's a beach catamaran so no transportation is needed. Plus, they provide you with FINS that are super comfy and adjustable. After snorkeling, you get some snacks and can purchase drinks on board. We got the souvenir Holokai shaker to keep. We did the 9am cruise which was perfect for visibility and to catch a little bit of sun before it got too hot in the afternoon. Would recommend!

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Activity Date:2021/09/15
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A+

Reviewed by: Trina Litton, 2022/01/01

Best experience ever. I seen so many beautiful. Fish and turtles. The crew were awesome and fun i would definitely do it again. Just being out there on the ocean was so amazing

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Activity Date:2021/12/30
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We snorkeled for the first time with turtles.

Reviewed by: Judith Byrne, 2021/11/01

My friends and I were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in Honolulu. The turtle swim was our first activity. It met all of our expectations and then some. The three men who took out out to swim made us feel very comfortable and we saw several turtles while snorkeling. The catamaran ride was exciting and the views of the island were breathtaking. This is a must activity for anyone visiting this island.

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Activity Date:2021/10/10
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Well organized, very friendly!

Reviewed by: Madhan, 2021/09/25

Would recommend doing this. Friendly, well organized!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/09/04
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Terrific experience, fantastic crew!

Reviewed by: Eric Heikkila, 2021/09/21

My wife and I had a great time! The crew was super helpful and friendly. They were great about getting the correct gear, pointing out interesting items - including the 5 turtles we saw that day.
Captain Ryan and his first mate were awesome, and we will definitely go again and can absolutely recommend this experience to others.

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Activity Date:2021/09/19
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Yeah!

Reviewed by: Anon, 2021/09/20

The tour was great, crew were really nice and tons of fun! We saw a bunch of turtles and fish, and even saw dolphins next to the boat on the ride back.

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Activity Date:2021/09/18
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Incredible!!!!

Reviewed by: Shawn C, 2021/09/01

Kind Captain andcrew. Wonder sail. Such a great time. Many thanks.

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Activity Date:2021/08/30
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Fun cruise and Snorkeling activity

Reviewed by: Eilleen F., 2021/08/29

It was a nice and beautiful sail out in the ocean and when it came time to snorkeling it was fun and eventful!

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Activity Date:2021/08/03
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Best experience of my life!

Reviewed by: Natasha, 2021/08/29

This was an awesome experience! I saw so many turtles, which was my only goal in Hawaii. I also saw dolphins in a distance. The guys on the boat were awesome! One of the divers dove down with my camera and took pictures for me of the turtles up close with a respectful distance.

I, sadly, also got seasick on the boat. I had no idea I would get that sick. The hosts were so helpful without making me feel embarrassed. They kept checking on me, bringing me water and lavender oil which helped a lot for the sickness.

I also loved that they were respectful of the turtles as you will get fined if you touch a turtle in Hawaii. They made us keep our distance from the turtles which I really respect and love about Hawaiin culture. They actually care about the Earth and animals.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2021/08/04
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The best time!

Reviewed by: Ashton, 2021/08/26

My boyfriend and I and our two friends had the best time! Snorkeling was amazing and we had a blast on the catamaran ride! The whole crew was so friendly and helpful and made us feel so comfortable! Would 100% come back again!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/08/24
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Snorkeling with turtles

Reviewed by: Ren, 2021/08/24

It was an incredible and amazing experience!! Words can’t explain how great everything was

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Activity Date:2021/08/22
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What a great trip!!

Reviewed by: Emma McShane, 2021/08/13

This was a great trip with a great crew! Highly recommend this cruise.

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Activity Date:2021/08/10
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Great Crew

Reviewed by: Caren Wise, 2021/07/24

We really enjoyed our snorkeling trip with Holokai Catamaran. The crew was very attentive, funny and friendly. They made a point to make sure we saw turtles while we were in the water, and they periodically asked if we were doing ok or needed help with anything throughout the cruise. Any cautionary instructions that they gave us were very warm and polite, not bossy or curt which was especially nice for the kids on our trip.

The snorkeling itself was a little disappointing, but it had nothing to do with Holokai. We just happened to go at a time of year that was really busy. There were several other tour boats snorkeling in the same spot, so the water was crowded. It was a little stressful navigating around other snorkelers and trying to avoid getting a flipper in your face. But again the Holokai crew was in the water with us doing their best to make sure we were seeing turtles and fish.

After snorkeling, the crew let us jump off the boat and swim freely in the water. After that they put up the sails and took us for a super fun ride out past Diamond Head. That was definitely our kids’ favorite part of the experience.

Thank you to Holokai for making the this excursion fun and exciting for our families.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/07/22
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Holokai Catamaran Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Breth, 2021/05/13

Fun trip, good crew. Snorkeling was a bit crowded and water not as clear as expected.

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Activity Date:2021/05/10
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