Published on Jan, 2025
Captain Garrett and First Mate Holly were amazing! We were met promptly at the Harbor Gate, led to the speedy boat and after a short orientation, we got on our way (It was my family of four plus a young couple). It was a less than 10 minute ride to where the turtles were- just off of Waikiki. We saw close to 15 turtles! And the colorful fish were incredible and plentiful! We even saw an octopus, an eel and a flying fish!
My 16 year old son was terrified to get in the water but Captain Garrett made him so at ease, gave him a float belt and he ended up staying out the entire time and loving it. Holly was in the water with us to guide us around, point out the fish around us and bring us to the turtles. She is extremely knowledgeable.
We snorkeled at Hanauma Bay the day before and it didn't hold a candle to this trip. We loved this tour! Thank you for a wonderful memory : )
Side note: I, like my son, was tentative so I used the big blue noodle. Don't. It doesn't allow you to lower your head to see the turtle's bodies who have come to the surface and I felt like was I was fighting against the current the whole time. Use the yellow floating belt instead if you must use one. You really don't need one though.