Fantastic time! Our guides were knowledgeable about the area and took the time to make sure our trip was unforgettable.

The whole experience was amazing! We did a private boat ride. Captain Flo, D and Ryan were so knowledgeable about the fish and where to see turtles. read more

Diamond Head Cruises - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A plus, plus! These dudes were knowledgeable, professional and fun. My 10 year old daughter's first time snorkling in the ocean and they made it amazing...she got to see several sea turtles and we even caught a whale. Mahalo! read more

We had the pleasure of trying out Diamond Head Cruises right when they opened under new management. We booked the 2-hour semi-private morning tour with our friends visiting from overseas. The tour is guided by two staff members who cruise you along Waikiki and then to various snorkeling spots. I appreciated them accommodating our request to allow ample time at each attraction, as this was our first boat tour in Honolulu. I particularly liked the unique style of their boat, which features both traditional and saddle-type seats. I enjoyed the saddle-type seats, as I felt they offered the best experience for galloping through the occasional choppy waves. We're locals who frequently drive by Waikiki, but cruising along it from the ocean side gave us a completely different sense of appreciation. Our first stop was at a snorkeling spot with Diamond Head as the backdrop. We stayed for about 20-30 minutes, which was just right, as we were eager to try our luck at spotting dolphins and whales. As we left the snorkeling area, we were greeted by spinning dolphins all around our boat. They swam so close that we were able to capture some underwater footage of them. On our return cruise to the dock, we were fortunate enough to see a whale surface in the distance. If seeing giant turtles, dolphins, and whales swimming by isn't enough, you might even get lucky and have the boat owner--travel and lifestyle celebrity vlogger Cedric Lee @passport_ced--on board with you. He is well-traveled, adventurous, and fun to chat with. Overall, we had a pleasant experience with Diamond Head Cruises. It's reasonably priced for the experience, and we will definitely be back with other friends and family! read more

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Had an amazing time! Under new ownership. The team is so fun and kind. It was my wife's first time snorkeling and the team was so patient and helpful in instructing her, she was able to jump right in and feel comfortable. Snorkeling conditions were not the best but they turned the boat around and we got to see whales! Very fun time, highly recommend read more

Diamond Head Cruises - Beautiful view of Waikiki beach - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Super happy with our experience!! We booked with diamond head cruised because we wanted a small group where we could get more attention since we were traveling with my mom and my 5 year old. We ended up with captain Flo and Joe who were both super patient and tried to make my 5year old feel comfortable - he was really scared of the snorkeling part but we managed to get him in the water for a little bit with their help! Captain Flo also offered to do some donuts and he was ecstatic! We did multiple donuts and had a great time. Highly recommend booking with the if you want a personalized and private turtle canyon snorkeling experience! read more

From the moment you get to the gate to the last minute of the trip you are treated like royalty! Warm smiles and genuine care are characteristic of this adventure!! Cedric and Captain Flo took their time to explain safety protocols and worked as a dynamic duo to ensure that our family was enjoying our time. Cedric stayed with us in the water and pointed to key marine life for us to see--and of course we saw sea turtles!! The boat ride was a whole experience for us as we usually go on catamarans for snorkeling. This was another level of FUN!! Highly recommend and when in Waikīkī we will be back for this fun adventure!! Thank you Cedric and Captain Flo read more

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The boat, the tour, the crew and the service....all five stars! Highly recommended!!! Added bonus is that this is semi private to provide a more personal experience! read more

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Amazing sea life close encounter! We saw turtles, several kinds of fish, ray, monk seal, touched sea urchin. Incredible crew: Captain Flo, Cedric and Liv. Loved the small group setting and the fun ride! read more

Had a great time! Our captain Zoe and guide Joe were very friendly and knowledgeable. There was plenty of wildlife and the water was perfect even in December! I'd gladly do it again if I had the chance :) read more

We had a great time today on the snorkel excursion to Turtle Canyon! Paul and Hannah were great guides who kept up safe and took care of us. The weather was fabulous and the excursion was so much fun! read more

Diamond Head Cruises - Taking off for a snorkel excursion - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had a great time on the semi private snorkeling tour! The staff are amazing - great customer service from Cedric and Captain Flo and Cameron were excellent guides and took good care of us throughout the whole tour. It was my husbands first time snorkeling and another guest's first time and they were so patient and we felt safe with them. I would recommend Diamond Head Cruises and would definitely go on another tour with them in the future. read more

We had a great experience of snorkeling with diamond head cruises and the staff (Paul, Hannah and Cedric). Being a completly non swimmer I was skeptical at first but the way they make you feel comfortable is really something that I would appreciate. Special shout to Paul, he was really great and was making sure me and my family feel comfortable while in water. I highly recommend to consider this service if you want to do snorkeling and if you are a non swimmer like me read more

Such an amazing experience with a small group !! Crew made the trip! Turtles everywhere!

great small group tour. guide Paul was very knowledgeable and pointed out and provided names for what we saw including 10 turtles. capt Jerry was great also. read more

Hannah and Paul were great! They went above and beyond, very helpful and knowledgeable. Such a fun experience. Would definitely recommend!

Captain Jerry and our guide, Paul, were absolutely kind, informative and provided me and my family an amazing experience. Besides taking us to see the turtles, Paul led us away from the crowds to look at the beautiful fish. As a free-diver, Paul was able to dive down to the reefs and take Go-Pro footage that we would not have been able to do. Tours with Diamond Head Cruises are semi-private which was absolutely amazing as we were able to ask questions and learn about the environment that we were swimming in. Highly recommend. read more

Let's just say this is was my first time snorkeling and let's just say when I come back to Hawaii I'll try this again especially with this awesome crew! Melissa was an awesome instructor-explaining the safety precautions and answered any questions we may have had. Justin being an awesome captain and ready for us to take us on an adventure. Snacks and drinks are available. PS don't forget to tip the crew ! read more

Diamond Head Cruises - Coming back to the dock - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My boyfriend and I came to Hawaii to celebrate his 30th birthday. He saw this offer for snorkeling, and couldn't pass up the deal along with the great reviews. s/o to Brittany & Captain Jason, both laid back people and friendly! Brittany was so helpful and amazingly cool with her diving skills!!! FYI!! Im not a great swimmer, but Brittany totally guided us all. Anyway, if you're looking for something fun to do. Hands down, will recommend doing this! :) Thanks again, Brittany & Captain Jason! read more

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Expect great times and wonderful views. Crew on the boat - Paul, Hannah, Cedric - made sure everyone on the trip was safe and enjoyed the ocean. We all seen plenty fish and turtles; amazing time. Highly recommend, check'em out next on Oahu read more

My family and I went out on a snorkel cruise with Captain Flow and Hannah this morning and it was absolutely spectacular. First we went to an area of reef where we snorkeled. We saw hundreds of fish and four beautiful sleepy turtles, resting by the reef. Then we went out looking for other wildlife, and we saw at least five whales, if not more, including them breaching and with full dorsal views. Hannah and Flow could not have been nicer, more professional, better at their jobs, or more welcoming, and we had a fantastic time. Highly highly recommend. Mahalo! read more

Absolutely a terrific time with Cpt Halley and first mate Paul were as accommodating as one could possibly be greatly helped my wife enjoy the experience with no anxiety about being in the water etc. we travel and excursion extensively and she said best water experience yet read more

We did the private 6 snorkeling tour and it was very fun and everyone on the crew was very informative and friendly. Would do it again ! Thank you guys! read more

Captain(Jason) and crew(Tyler) were great! They were very knowledgeable of the area and very friendly. It was a small group of 6 which was perfect. Definitely recommend. read more

Diamond Head Cruises - On our way back to the dock - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had a great time. Only six people were on the trip. We snorkeled with turtles and saw whales. The captain and crew (Tyler) were great. Very informative, friendly and fun!! Thanks for a great trip. read more

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Stepped out of the box into the ocean with the turtles to experience an amazing adventures recently. I have to say it was we had an amazing time on our turtle cruise. Captain Mike and our guide, Tyler took great care of us from there time we boarded, until our return. Groups are small total six per cruise making the experience fun and personable. As always, the guest were briefed to keep our distance from the turtles and for the safety of the turtles, no touching was allowed. Our tour that day took us to the a turtle cleaning station. A favorite place where turtles like to frequent to be cleaned by the abundance of fish in the area, preferably the Kole Tang. Tyler was extremely knowledgeable about turtles and had a great eye spotting and pointing them out to us. There were many turtles below and above making the experience super amazing. Some even got very close to us. They provided it all, floaters, mask, snorkels, and fins, just bring your towel and gopro. We were served a light snack going out and as we returned to the dock. Don't be just another number on another cruise, book with Diamond Head Cruises you won't be sorry. read more

This was such an amazing experience for our entire family! Both our teenager and younger daughter had a blast as did my husband and I. Captain Jason and Hannah were awesome! They made us feel at ease and we felt very safe the entire time. They were very knowledgeable and fun! All the snorkel equipment was provided. The boat ride itself was exciting and the beauty of Oahu's south shore is breathtaking. The snorkel experience was incredible. We saw turtles, white tips and lots of fish. This is a fun adventure for both beginner and experienced snorkelers. read more

Went out today with Captain Sam and Allie (sp?).....they were awesome! Saw Dolphins on the way out and turtles swimming all over....even saw a Seal on the way in!! Highly recommend this outfit! read more

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Highly recommended. The crew was great. Boat was great. We saw turtles and fish. Even an octopus. The seas were a tad rough and the crew made us feel safe by watching for us the entire time. I'm an avid snorkeler up north and I also went with turtle canyon cruises. I highly recommend this one as it's a more personalized experience and informative. The snorkel gear on this boat is the kind I would buy for myself. Not cheap, not flimsy. The snorkel itself has the 2 exit points to get water out easier. There were 2 kids onboard and the crew kept a close eye on them. They gave us information about everything we were seeing. Overall one of the best experiences I've had in Hawaii. I hope everyone books with them and not the other, larger boats. read more

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Amazing experience and service! Both Thomas and Henna were very helpful and cool tour guides.

Captain Justin and LenA.. AMAZING.. OHANA.. they showed so much love and compassion! Super friends, great with all my kids from 1 years old to 18 years old. We All had an amazing time! My kids even said "they are really nice and fun!" Before we bored I watch how loving and friendly they were with prev guest and we got the same love. My 6 year old was soo scared and didn't want to go in. After captain and Lena helped him my son had a blast and said that was soo much fun! Thank you guys.. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF OUR LIFE read more

Diamond Head Cruises - Captain helping my youngest when he took a short break. - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Captain Mark, Brittany, and Slider were an amazing crew! We had a fun time snorkeling with our small group of 6. I highly recommend booking a smaller charter as you will have a more personalized experience especially if you're a beginner like myself. All the snorkeling equipment is provided. Brittany took us out and kept a watchful eye making sure everyone was okay and guided us toward the best spots. We saw a group of large turtles, sting rays, multitudes of fish including parrot fish and puffer fish. I will definitely come back again and ask for the same crew! read more

Captain Mike & Crew Member Britt were so welcoming. Snorkeling with Diamondhead Cruises is such a personable experience. We had the boat to ourselves which we all really enjoyed. Britt is pretty much a mermaid in the sea & such a bright soul. We couldn't have had a better team to take us on this experience. A huge thanks to Mike for believing in me and pushing me to let go of my worries and enjoy the experience. 10/10 would rebook again. read more

Went out snorkeling. Had a great time. Our guide was knowledgeable and the Captain was great.

We had so much fun! 2 hours is definitely enough time out there swimming your butt off lol. Got to see some turkles and fish! The guys were awesome and very knowledgeable. read more

Diamond Head Cruises - Had a lot of fun today!! Thank you! - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If I could give zero star I would have done it! On the day of the scheduled activity, me and my family went to the location and waited until the scheduled call time. We received a call at 11:05am from Diamond Head Cruise rep. stating that they have to cancel our schedule for that day because their boat has mechanical issues. Our scheduled time Is 11:15am. Me and my whole family were devastated since we are tourists in that location and our time is limited. My biggest concern on that one is that shouldn't this company do a pre-trip inspection 1 day before the scheduled tour? I think this Snorkeling company is very unprofessional with its commitment to its customers. I was then instructed by Diamond Head Cruise to contact Viator since Marriott booked this activity through Viator so that they can assist us to find a similar activity for that day. Unfortunately, we were not given any schedule for the same day and were unable to experience to snorkel. Our overall experience with this whole thing is very frustrating and we are very unhappy (especially my children) who failed to have their snorkeling experience. read more

The captain and crew were pleasant, fun, knowledgeable, and an overall great time to be around. It was a wonderful snorkeling experience with beautiful water, a nice coral reef filled with many types of tropical fish, and several large sea turtles relaxing around. Thank you so much for the amazing morning, and experience!!!!! Jeremy and Sarah read more

It was my first time snorkeling or swimming that far out in open water in general. I really enjoyed the experience and appreciated how small they keep the groups (up to 6 people) compared to the other boats out in the area. Sam and Ali were awesome hosts. Sam was super friendly and humored us as he told our group about the local culture and captained the boat to Turtle Canyon. Ali taught the basics on the way out and was a great guide in the water. read more

Just phenomenal! Captain Justin and Melissa were extremely awesome! The sail was super smooth and our snorkel spot, Turtle Cove, was superb! Lots of turtles, fish, and the water was refreshing. Finished off the snorkel with some refreshing pieces of fresh pineapple & small sandwiches. It's an added detail that makes a wonderful difference. Definitely highly recommended in Oahu! Some suggestions to bring is sunscreen, a good time, & extra cash to tip the awesome crew! Recommend getting there 30 minutes early to secure parking. It is a pay by hour slot. read more

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This was an amazing experience for our family. We are a family of 5 and the trip can fit 6, so there was one other person a local military young woman, she was lovely. Looking at the boats around us they were so jam packed with people like 20 to 30 people.....I'm so glad we went with this option. It felt personal and we learned so much. The captain and Tyler were amazing, friendly and kind. My kids had a blast and so did we. My daughter was really scared to do this initially but Tayler was so reassuring that he would be right there with her. She loved it and was so excited with all the fish and turtles she saw. They provided snacks, veggie and meat option wraps, cookies, fruit and sodas, juice and water. Definitely recommend read more

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