Ali and Mark headed up our tour today and it was amazing. Ali is very informative and helpful. Mark is a great Captain. We did the turtle snorkel tour. We saw turtles and got to be up close (safe distance) with them. We also saw Dolphins and an awesome Puffer fish. It was well worth the money, but the real manic was Mark and Ali's personalities! read more

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It was so fun! Savannah and Sam were the best! They took care of us and made sure we got our sunset pictures will sure to come back again! read more

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We had a blast! Mike and Allie were great! All the other cruises out there were crowded with people, loud, obnoxious people. With those bigger boats you have to go on the trip with other groups and you won't always get nice people. I heard cursing from them and with our 10 and 12 yr olds we were very happy to be away on a smaller boat. It was just our family so everything was so much more personal and it felt safer. There was lounging and shade on board. I saw other boats with no shade at all. The food was great! Allie is certified and a trained life guard so the apprehensive kids were in safe hands. The fish just swam right up to you! We saw so many turtles! The family had a great time making memories. We'd love to do it again with them! We'll bring cash for a tip next time. We felt bad that we didn't have cash; they totally deserved a good tip. read more

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So much fun. Savannah and Sam were awesome. They took us out this morning. The water was so clear. I definitely recommend a early morning time slot. Savannah was great with instructions and information about fish turtles and more. They answered any questions we had. On our way back they placed snacks out for guest. Great tour and I loved that they had only 6 people at a time each tour. Another boat come up with over 20 people just one on one boat so definitely makes the experience WAY better. Can't wait to bring our boys back. Thank you Again! Great captain and co captain. read more

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This was such a wonderful experience! My boyfriend and I were on a short trip to Hawaii for his brother's wedding. We were able to break away from the group's activities and scheduled this turtle snorkeling cruise. We found a special price of $99 on Facebook! Most other cruises were well over $100, so I considered this a great deal. We went out with Captain Chris and first mate Britney on the Māori Warrior boat. By sheer good luck, we were the last cruise of the day and no one else was on the trip! So we basically got a private charter! The boat docked about a mile away from Waikiki and Britney dove in looking for the turtles. Then we joined her and we saw all kinds of fish! The coral was below us and she pointed out a huge sea turtle. You cannot touch them ($10,000 fine if you do). She told us that judging by the size of the turtle's shell it was about 60-70 years old. Later she dove down and brought us a sea urchin. We got to hold it for a bit and she then gently returned it to the bottom. On the trip back to the dock, Britney brought out snacks of pineapple, chocolate chip cookies and fruit nectar. This was well worth the price to get to see the fish and turtles in their natural environment! read more

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From start to finish this snorkeling cruise was seamless! We went out with Captain Sam and Ali (sorry if I got this wrong!). Both were sooo nice, loved hearing about their own adventures in the water, you can tell they love what they do! We felt so lucky having this be a private boat for just our group of six. We saw plenty of turtles! Couldn't have had a better few hours! Thanks again Sam! Don't forget to tip :) read more

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First I just want to say my group had a great time! The staff were great and the overall experience was positive. I would recommend this to others BUT there would be an asterisk next to my recommendation. First, most of the photos show people lounging in a big chair on a big boat with some snacks and beverages. That may have been the old experience but it isn't any longer. When we met the crew at the pier, they brought us down to a tiny boat that looked more like an inflatable raft with an engine. Mot at all what I expected. If you have anyone with any mobility issues, I would recommend another company. the seating on the boat is rather uncomfortable. You sit like riding a horse. There are no snacks or drinks, and barely enough space to put your bags. Now I know it all sounds a bit negative and you are asking, how is this a 5 star review. Well, all of that aside, the tiny boat was actually a lot of fun to ride on and truthfully the boat ride to the snorkel spot is maybe 10 minutes or so. You actually don't spend much time on the boat at all. On our 2 hour tour, we probably spend 1 1/2 hours in the water. we got to see spinner dolphins and a bunch of sea turtles as well as a ton of fish. They only have had the new boat for a few days and asked me for any recommendations. I would suggest, updating photos so it's not shocking to others like it was for us. Maybe find another snorkel spot. the one stop we made was very busy and the amount of time we spend at that spot was a little long. Would have liked to make a couple stops. And lastly, at least have a cooler with some water for the guests. Aside from that I would recommend this to others and would happily use this tour company again. read more

Captain and Crew were amazing! attentive and flexible !! We started our private tour at a snorkeling spot - we saw so many turtles and swam a bit - we then went for a cruise where we actually saw whales!! (highlight of the day!!) they gave us some snacks for the trip and were always attentive 10/10!! read more

We did a snorkeling with sea turtles today! It was phenomenal! Sam and Tyler were so fun and made the cruise absolutely perfect! They were funny, knowledgeable, informative, helpful, etc. We got to see so many turtles and various fish. It was the most perfect day! read more

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Sam and Kimberly did a wonderful job getting us on the water, seeing turtles and made the whole snorkeling experience fun and relaxing. Wonderful way to begin the day to celebrate my nieces' 21st BDay. Best 6-pack charter you can book. They explained everything in detail and made you feel welcomed and safe for our first snorkeling adventure. Don't feel you have to go in a large group boat to enjoy your time. If you want a personal experience with a laid back atmosphere hang out with Sam and Kimberly for a couple hours. Now off to find my Island Queen. Mahalo. read more

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We had a fantastic time with Tyler and Mike- the ocean was a bit rough but with such a small group I felt safe and we saw tons of turtles and several humpback whales! Everything was clean, organized, and well worth the price paid. Many thanks to Diamond Head Cruises! read more

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brittney and tom we so amazing!!! i would recommend them to families with special needs children. They were absolutely amazing with our family,. thank so much for a great experience. we will definitely book with them again and again!!!! read more

This is our first time snorkeling and we could not have gotten a better captain than Jason and Brittney who is the EXPERT! They were patient and very helpful. Brittney was very helpful in the water and knew a lot about the sea life. For our first time it was pretty fun a little tough in the water... we struggled a bit with the gear since we never done it before but once we got the hang of it, it was a great experience. 10/10 would recommend. Hopefully you will get lucky and get Jason and Brittney. read more

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What could of been a terrible experience turn out to be a good one because Mike and Tyler were very knowledgeable and helpful. My husband had a panic attack once in the water. Tyler helped him back to the boat and Mike kept him company. I was scared at first and couldn't get use to breathing with the snorkel. But Tyler helped calm me down and kept checking on me to make sure I was ok. I warmed up to it and glad I did. I got see the sea turtles and different kinds of fish. My pics didn't turn out great but the memories will last forever! Mike and Tyler took great care of us and I'm glad we ended up on their boat! read more

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Our experience with this company was incredibly disappointing. We found that the crew were poorly educated on how to be respectful of other snorkelers and the marine life. Every time we saw a turtle, we were suddenly surrounded by people not giving it any space to come up for air as well as not being aware of the other snorkelers around them. On two separate occasions my friend and I were both hit in the face by fins. Additionally, my female friend at one point asked if she would see dolphins and the captain's response was "the only way to see dolphins is to take your top off and swirl it around in the air." When I reached out to the tour company to inform them of these inappropriate actions and to request a refund, they were completely dismissive. They clearly did not read my e-mail and just said that they cannot control water conditions (something I did not complain about) and that because the other guests had a nice time they wouldn't be taking any action or issuing any refunds. Don't spend your money here, find a company that respects the wildlife your are going to see as well as the guests they are taking out. read more

We were lucky enough to spend the morning with them for our turtle snorkeling. We were the only two on the boat and had a great ride out to the snorkeling location where we saw several turtles and several other marine life. The snorkel gear worked well. We loved the experience and Lexi, our guide, was full of helpful information. read more

Such a great time!! Got my whole family in the water!!! August knew exactly where to find the turtles!! The captain kept the ride comfortable in spite of the rough waters!! We had an amazing time!!! read more

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We did 7am Whale watching, and it was breathtaking! Great Captain and Nora! We saw a mom and baby breach a few times, plus they played and hung out almost the entire trip. Oh! And Dolphins and Sea Turtles too! Worth the money, great boat, and only 6 people max on the booking- so lots of room to see everything! Do it! read more

My boyfriend and I book the turtle snorkel tour and it was amazing! Mike and Nora were extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. They take you out to a cleaning site where the turtles come to socialize and get cleaned by the fishes. It was an amazing experience. I would love to go again. read more

What a spectacular experience!!! Mike and Bri were so accommodating and very knowledgeable, not just on snorkeling but regarding information on the island as well. Both extremely friendly and easy to spend the day with. We couldn't have found a better company to charter with and plan to go out on several more trips. We are beyond grateful to have found them. You can not go wrong with this incredable group, starting with Jerry in booking. Thank you all for such a pleasant experience!!! ALOHA read more

WOOOOW!!! WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!! Mike and Bri were AWESOME. We went out on the 2 hour turtle cruise from 10:30-12:30. It was SOOOOOOO FUN. We saw SOOOO many turtles and it was just the right amount of time in the water. The water was a BEAAAUUUUTIFUL turquoise, and you can see the bottom from the boat and it was almost 25' deep. Couldn't have asked for a better day! read more

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Definitely one of the best experiences in Oahu. I have never been a strong swimmer and a bit leery of the open Ocean. The ride out our dive destination was worth the price of admission. I was simply going to enjoy the views and snacks but my 6 year old talked me into going in. The crew definitely understands the waters and safety measures which upped my confidence. I'm so glad I did.... it was amazing to see the different types of fish and turtles. I will definitely be back with Mike and his crew again. Mahalo. read more

Went out today Saturday 9/28/19 on 10:30 boat captain Mike made us feel very welcome. We had two wonderful ladies took us snorkeling with turtles and other fish. Enjoyed it!!!!! read more

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This was so amazing. Was not crowded like others, and was really great to have a personal experience. Thank you Captain and his Shipmate for making us feel comfortable and taking us on our first snorkeling adventure. read more

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What a great snorkel trip! The boat holds up to 6 people (still a big boat). We arrived early at 7am and headed out to Turtle Canyon. We saw lots of beautiful fish and turtles!! They were fantastic in helping with our children getting ready. On our way in and out we also saw whales. They served snacks, fruit, and sandwich wraps. Great reason to use this boat for charter is getting away from huge crowds in the water and crammed boats. They totally catered to us! read more

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We did the snorkeling with the turtles cruise. The kids had a wonderful time and we saw a lot of turtles. The guide was great with my six year old. One of them stayed close and they even had a safety ring attached to the boat for him to hold onto as well as his life jacket. I can't wait to do this again as well as the whale watching tour and fireworks cruise when we can go back to Hawaii. read more

No problem giving this company a 5 star. Although we didnt see any whales, we had a great time with the crew and just cruising. These guys were very attentive to our needs. You could tell they were disappointed that they couldnt show us whales. But we understood that is the nature of the beast. read more

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We had a great time today on our 2 hour snorkel cruise. I liked the intimate environment and enjoyed the crew. It was the perfect amount of time, we saw turtles and puffer fish up close. I would book with them again. Super friendly people. Thanks read more

Captain Mark and Kayla were wonderful hosts on our turtle snorkeling adventure! We had an amazing sunrise cruise to turtle cove and we have a new found love for these giant, peaceful turtles!! read more

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Amazing is all I can say. I wasn't expecting much, as my friend booked our trip. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Captain Lance. Our group boarded the boat and we were given snacks and a comfortable arrangement of seating. Captain Lance explained the safety protocol and dive master Augustina explained our equipment and about where we were going to snorkel. Augustina helped us and our children get fitted for snorkel gear and guided us into the water. She led us to an amazing assortment of fish, turtles (tons of them) and beautiful reefs. We felt safe and at ease the whole time. When I was ready to go back to the boat, Augustina stayed with the kids and led them around to continue to snorkel. When we all boarded the boat again, we were given more refreshments. This was the trip of a lifetime. It was wonderful. Caring staff, great boat and amazing adventure! Thank you so much for this memory! read more

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We went on the turtle snorkeling tour today and we had such an amazing time ! We saw five turtles and an abundant amount of different species of fish. The captain and Fern were really cool, helpful, and knowledgeable. They even gave use some drinks(non-alcoholic), pineapple ,cookies and sandwiches when we got back on the boat . I recommend doing this! This is a must to do while here in Oahu and i highly recommend going through diamond head cruises ! read more

This is one of the very few 1 star reviews i'm writing. My wife and I booked a snorkeling session with them. However I got a call from the captain that they would need to cancel due to weather conditions. I called back and I was promised a refund. More than 1 month later with 3 phone calls and 2 emails, I still don't have it. I'll need to file a complaint with my credit card company to get my money back. read more

BEST VACATION ACTIVITY! Party of 5 had an amazing time! Captain was gracious and very safety aware, gave clear instructions to my kids, and was fun! Dive master Augustina was wonderful and kept us in a position to see the most marine life. When I got tired I was 100% comfortable going back to the boat and leaving her in charge of just the kids! One of our group is a child with poor vision and she kept him safe and made a point of helping him have the best view he could! Fresh pineapple and a light snack helped all relax on the beautiful ride back to the dock. I loved the small group environment and didn't have to be concerned about other people's language or behavior! This was a FAR better experience than the large group boats around us! 5/5 read more

Very disappointed customer! We've had the sunset cruise booked for 2 months as a close to our vacation. Our last night (a Friday night), was our actual anniversary, and a sunset cruise was going to be the perfect ending to the week. 3.5 hours before the cruise was to set sail, we were called by Diamond Head that they had to cancel because of the wind on the water. We found that strange as several other boats had been out all day. We checked the local oceanic forecast and there were no warnings or advisories in the Waiheke area. Although we were promised a full refund, we feel stood up by this company. Seems that those who actually had an experience with Diamond Head had a wonderful time. However, buyer beware...this isn't the first review about their last minute cancellations, and we will search out another company next time. read more

First time on the ocean first time snorkeler. Capt Mike and Brit were so kind. A smooth trip out to see several sea turtles thanks to Capt Mike. Brit was so accommodating and made sure I felt safe even when I didn't feel confident. She stayed close by, showed and taught us about super cool creatures swimming right to us! She even made a boat snack and provided drinks on the way back in. Brit got to know us and gave us insider tips on where to go back on land for a fun rest of our day. Thanks to both for making my first ocean adventure a success! read more

Be careful from this place they post them sell as the cheapest one on the island what might be true but , I Scheduled a snorkeling cruise on Monday to Tuesday at 1:30 pm but on Tuesday it became really dark and rainy so I canceled my trip and wanted to push it to a day after but they told they are full and cannot accept me on a deferent day and also cannot refund the money bc this is what the policy say so after all they charge me 207$ and never did the cruise and never got the money back. Will never call them again not recommended at all read more

How to play grateful one of the best tours on the island you will not be disappointed one of the best sunsets I've ever seen with on this tour Captain Mike will definitely treat you right read more

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Jason and crew were awesome. Great vibe on the boat. So relaxing and fun for my son on his first snorkel trip... Maggie was great at finding little stuff for us to see. read more

First time to Hawaii and so many choices for snorkeling with the turtles but glad we chose this one. It's a smaller boat so they tend more to your needs as to the bigger boats we've seen that carried over 40 passengers that had everyone scattered. The captain and his crew were very welcoming and knowledgeable of the area and the sea life. We must've seen over 12 turtles and were able to swim with them side by side. Also, they have complimentary drinks and snacks. I really recommend this cruise/tour. read more

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Diamond Head Cruises did not disappoint! Sam and Ali were fantastic! We saw 3 whales, 5 sea turtles and a seal plus tons of fish! Ali was very patient and helpful to the other couple in our group who were new to snorkeling, you can tell they truly want everyone to have a fabulous experience! Snacks were yummy too! read more