The ocean is calling ( in Moana voice ) ! This was such an incredible sunset cruise. The staff was absolutely amazing , especially Milea who was like a real life Moana on the boat ! Her energy was so vibrant and her and the other 2 really ensured safety but also a good time while out on the ocean. I booked this after searching for something to do during the evening that didn't involve driving or sitting at a bar. You meet the crew at dukes on the beach and then you sign in to get on board . While on the boat there is unlimited alcoholic beverages and non for everyone to enjoy and a DJ. This was truly amazing and I've done several through out my travels ! read more

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We had the best time on this snorkel tour! From the moment we got out on the water, everything felt easy, organized, and fun. The crew was super friendly and made sure everyone felt comfortable, whether it was your first time snorkeling or you've done it before. The highlight was definitely the marine life. We saw sea turtles swimming right below us, an octopus tucked into the reef, and so many colorful fish it honestly felt like being inside an aquarium. The water was crystal clear, and the guides were great about pointing things out that we would have totally missed on our own. You can tell they really care about the ocean and keeping everything respectful and safe, which made the whole experience even better. If you're in Hawaii and thinking about doing a snorkel tour, don't even think twice about this one. 10/10 experience and one of the best parts of our trip read more

We had such a fun time! The whole crew was helpful and very friendly! They made the experience a total blast! read more

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Love this Catamaran! Best crew really friendly and fun! I've done this one the most because we always have a good time! Good music, drinks and great views! read more

Ke Kai Catamaran - Happy hour cruise - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Joined them for a sunset cruise. Crew was great, informative, funny, and made the trip enjoyable. The boat was nice and pulled right up onto the beach and allowed check-in while waiting on the sand. Would recommend parking near Duke's and walking over and getting there per their time guidance which is 30 minutes before the cruise starts. Trip is $60 and lasts about an hour and a half for unlimited drinks. Would recommend and do again. Hopefully I can book a tour with a little more time on the water in the future. read more

I saw these boats loading while hanging out on the beach the first day of vacation. I knew right away that I wanted to book. They have sunset cruises, firework cruises, and daytime cruises. I took the sunset cruise. It was an amazing time. The crew was friendly, funny, and great hosts. The space in the boat is great. You can sit in the front on the nets, the side benches, or on the back. There is no bad seat. They stay out longer than the white and blue boat (don't know the name of the company). But you get pre sunset, sunset, and then a nice slow return to the beach. They have unlimited drinks. This is a nice perk. But do everyone a favor and take it easy. No need to overdo it. This is a fantastic option and well worth the cost. Highly recommend! read more

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This is the best deal in Waikīkī beach! The tour is amazing- the staff are super friendly and helpful, and the snorkeling was top notch! Isiah and Johnny (and Johnny) were all amazing and the bartender made great drinks (not just your standard pre mixed mai tai that other tours have. Honestly- for the price this is the best it gets!! Must do if staying in this area!!! read more

I am a senior in high school and I absolutely enjoyed this attraction during my class trip. The environment, service, vibe, and atmosphere was all absolutely amazing. Brandon, Caleb, and Noah (the crew) made sure we were safe and had a great time. I would totally recommend! read more

Went with Ke Kai back in 2021 and decided to book them twice during my 2024 Hawaii trip. Not only did one of the crew members save my life last time, but everyone is always friendly and very chill. The catamaran is shoes off, bright yellow so you can't miss it, and past Duke's. Firework tour underway! Highly recommend checking for Tropic Storms before booking as it was very overcast. UPDATE: Ke Kai fireworks show was cute but was $75 per person for 10-20minutes of fireworks from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. If you're strictly trying to either: - get cute pics with fireworks in background - avoid beach crowds - want to drink / be served drinks while on a boat at night I'd say it's worth it, otherwise I like the sunset tour more. read more

Ke Kai Catamaran - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was a fun time riding the waves from and to the sand on the beach in front of Duke's Restaurant. The 90 minute sail gave us great views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. I would recommend this fun cruise! read more

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We booked this 10 mins before setting sale. It was a perfect day. Caleb and the girls and Justin the Captain were amazing. Knowledgeable, friendly and kind. The snorkeling was great, saw.lots of fish and several beautiful turtles. The Maitais were great. Would highly recommend and will definitely do it again when we are back in Hawaii. read more

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We booked a last minute snorkeling tour and it was wonderful. The guides made sure that we were prepared to snorkel in deep water and we saw several turtles and lots of fish. I'm not the strongest swimmer and it was an easy and fun experience. read more

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This boat tour absolutely exceeded our expectations. We originally booked it as a turtle snorkeling tour, but due to excessive jellyfish we weren't able to get into the water so it turned into more of a cruise--and honestly, it ended up being even better than we imagined. The crew was exceptional. Huge shoutout to Carlos, Justin, and Caleb--they were hilarious, engaging, and made the entire experience so fun and relaxed. You could tell they genuinely love what they do, and that energy carried throughout the whole trip. We were lucky enough to see multiple whales, which was truly unforgettable, and the views off Waikiki were absolutely stunning. Between the scenery, wildlife, and the crew's great personalities, the experience felt special from start to finish. If you're on the fence or worried about plans changing--don't be. This tour is 100% worth it, and I'd book again in a heartbeat. read more

POV. Your flight from Japan leaves 2.5 hours late causing you to miss your connection in Honolulu and now have a 10 hour layover. What do you do? Leave the airport, have lunch at the beach then take a catamaran ride in Waikiki. All 4 guys on the crew made the experience even better. I can't remember all their names but they were all phenomenal (I think maybe 2 of them were Noah & Carlos). Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price of admission. There's also a men's and women's bathroom on board. What an awesome day. Mahalo to all the crew. read more

Ke Kai Catamaran - A must do - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of the best part of our visit in Waikiki. For $60, unlimited drinks, great music and wonderful sunset. We were lucky to be in a great crowd, I had so much fun! I will be back for sure. read more

It was my first time here and I got nervous while in the water but it was amazing. They have complimentary drinks and alcohol but the alcohol is after the swimming part. They had good selection and the water was so cold. Noah and Brandon are amazing and shout out to the captain for making sure that we were safe in the sea. We got to see one turtle and some fishes here and there. It was worth the money and they give you scuba gear too. There's lifeguards there with you too so no need to be nervous and just look down. It was a little confusing where to find them but as long as you see the yellow Ke Kai, that's your boat right there. If they aren't on the beach docked, they're most likely on the water coming back with the first group of people. Mahalo!! read more

Took the turtle snorkeling tour at 10:30 today and we had a blast! Nick and Carina were kind and informative. Boat was pristine & the highlight of our day! Just go! read more

What an amazing day on the KE KAI catamaran! The crew was fun, welcoming, and super informative. Turtle Canyon was the highlight--turtles everywhere! Great music on board set the vibe, and the whole experience was pure fun. Highly recommend! read more

Ready for a great time? Make sure to make your reservation on the Ke Kai Catamaran (highly recommended their sunset cruise) a lot of people on board but definitely plenty of room for everyone! & if you're in Hawaii with the Fam, don't worry it is family friendly! Celebrated our wedding anniversary and had a blast on this sunset booze cruise! The crew was amazing, high energy and you're guaranteed a great time!! Definitely a must if you're visiting o'ahu!! read more

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AMAZING!!! Ayden and his crew were so much fun and showed us a really good time! We saw sea turtles, fish and a sting ray!!! It was so awesome and worth the time and $$! Def a must do! Loved every minute of it and we got a free drink included! read more

First and foremost the crew on this boat were exceptional. Aiden, Caleb, Justin and Travis were unbelievable. Look - everyone is going to have good days and bad days. My gut says these guys would be able to convince you they are having the best day ever and want to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time on the excursion. They are quick with jokes, make sure everyone feels safe/comfortable, and go about doing their jobs while always keeping a smile on their face. Truthfully, I've seen more fish on other snorkeling trips (in other locations) - but we booked this as it is specifically referred to as a Sea Turtle snorkeling trip - and we were happy to have seen 3 large turtles (2 of them up close and personal). While I would've been disappointed (for the kids) if we hadn't seen any turtles, I don't think it would change my opinion all too much. No matter how good these guys are, (and again, they were arguably the best crew I've seen on any kind of charter), they can't control sea life. They can put you in the right spots, they can go out of their way to keep everyone in a good mood, etc .... But if the turtles don't want to come out and play (or get some air) what are you going to do? Would HIGHLY recommend this outfit for a snorkeling outing, and if the other crews are anything similar would have to think the sunset tours are just as good. I don't know what these guys get paid - but from a client perspective I'd argue they deserve more. 5 stars all the way around! read more

Excellent experience on the sunset cruise! The boat is spacious and comfortable and the staff is fantastic. Be warned the ride can get a little bumpy but overall a very fun time sailing. read more

Ke Kai Catamaran - Sunset Cruise - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of the ABSOLUTE best things to do when visiting Oahu, ESPECIALLY if you're staying Waikiki, then it's a must-try. You go to the meetup spot on Waikiki beach, the catamaran crash lands onto the beach, and the entire group boards from sand-to-deck in a very memorable fashion. The crew does an amazing job at what they do, putting your safety above all else. This allows you to completely relax and fully take-in the experience. But your safety isn't the only thing the crew can do well, from captain to bartender, they all make the experience 10x better with their humor and genuine care for their passengers. Not to mention the "3 drinks per passenger" is not a real rule, as the crew is trying their best at getting you as much as you want (everyone was double fisting Mai Tais). Our group was apart of the sunset cruise so the views I got from this booze cruise was the best out of my entire trip. Some of the best pictures you'll be able to get for your trip. We had about 25 other people on the cruise with us but it did not feel crowded by any means, you will have plenty of space for your group. Some tips: - Wear Sandles, flip-flops, Chacos, etc... - You might get wet as the water crashes over the boat so don't wear anything you wouldn't wanna get wet. - Let the guy with the camera take pictures of your group. For $10 you get a really nice high-quality photos he prints off and gives to you before you get off the boat. - If you get sea sick let the crew know immediately, they know what they're doing and will be more than happy to help. read more

Ke Kai Catamaran - The sail of the boat on the water. - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great sail! The crew was excellent and made sure that everyone was having a great time. Would definitely do this again!

Staff make the experience so amazing! We have tried many of the Waikiki catamarans and this is by far the best! I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Amazing journey with Ke Kai Catamaran. Smooth sail out of Waikiki and along the shore. Caleb was entertaining and a great guide. JJ and Jesse, great maneuvers on the water! Thanks for a wonderful hour on the boat. Look forward to another sail. read more

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Went on the Ke Kai sunset cruise and had the absolute best time. The vibes were high and the staff were amazing, Carlos, JJ and Mary were my actual favorite people. The music was great and overall just had such a good time. 10/10 recommend!!! -from Ava, Cass, Skye and Jordan read more

Ke Kai Catamaran - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I live here on oahu, i've been on a few booze cruises before, this has to be the worst one i've been on. The only good thing that came out of it was the bottomless drinks, and that was only if you weren't flying off the boat. Initially the cruise was calm and was fun, they were fully aware it was choppy further out and continued. It was so choppy that my sister described her literally flying out of her chair and sliding to a different seat because there was so much water on board it made everything slippery. Nobody in my party had fun because it was scary and i'm pretty sure nobody else onboard enjoyed it either. read more

Great staff. Friendly, helpful, not pushy. Would definitely recommend this catamaran company!!!

This is one of my favorite activities to take friends & family on who have never been to Hawaii or snorkeling. The staff are so friendly, supportive, & kind AND FUN! It's the prettiest boat & not over crowded. The lifeguards or snorkel guides take us to the best spots and I ALWAYS see turtles & fish! This last time the wind started picking up & I felt tapped out ready to head back to the boat before the group was finished & I had quite a swim back & they sent a lifeguard to check in on me & make sure I got back to the boat safely & when I panicked & felt out of breath & just over stimulated they threw a floating device to help me make the last stretch to the boat & calmly greeted me with a well needed beverage & encouragement saying how well I did (even though I didn't do well lol they're so kind.) they play the best music, make the best drinks, & all well educated and teach you about the sea life! Cannot recommend more. There are lower priced snorkeling tours but I think you get what you pay for! So worth it having safety, fun, education, & and overall fantastic time. I almost didn't want to leave a review because I want to keep this best kept secret but the crew deserves their flowers Mahalo!! read more

Brandon nick and Jerry were amazing great time. Worth the money for sure. Great crew and views saw a whale

It was a fun sunset cruise! All you can drink as well, the staff were super friendly and a really nice boat as well. I highly recommend to anyone, especially the all you drink was fun! read more

We had the Brandon's and the Noah's. They made our experience an amazing one. We had such a great time. I personally can't swim so I stayed and chatted with one of the Noah's and one of the Brandon's. They are such nice and personable people. Would totally book again in hopes that we get them again read more

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! Jesse, Brandon and Captain Noah were great! The price included 3 cocktails. $40 for over 21 and $30 for under 21. Great one hour sail, 30 min out and 30 min back. The boat was easy to board and un board. (It might be an issue for older folks or ones with unsteady gate.) There are two "nets" to sit on and experience the waves, if you choose. Otherwise, there's lots of seating on the boat. You buy your tickets and go straight to the beach. Boarding is on the beach at Duke's Restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

Such a hidden gem, there should be more reviews. $40 for people under 21 and $60 for over 21. They supply all the equipment and free drinks!!! Would definitely recommend. The young lady who is the snorkel guide was super understanding and patient! The rest of the crew is a little iffy just feels like they hate the tourists which is understandable. For the price it was very much worth it! Beautiful view while on the boat! Overall 3.5/ 5 stars!!! read more

Ke Kai Catamaran - Snorkeling Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Justin, Zach and Brandon did an amazing job! Safety first, along with have fun! Highly recommend this snorkeling adventure.

Went on the Ke Kai on Wednesday 10/09 and it was such a fun and great experience! The group we had lead us on the snorkeling excursion were really funny, chill and all around really great guys. Aiden pointed out a lot of beautiful sea life, Brandon was really helpful and funny. Really recommend booking an excursion with this group! read more

Had the best time!! Thank you Brandon, Alison and Noah!! can't wait to come back! This was so much fun. Great music and company. Yummy drinks read more

One of my biggest highlights of trip to Honolulu. Justin and his crew were amazing hosts and provided a sail ride of a lifetime off Waikiki. I'd highly recommend the snorkeling or hour long sail trip - both of which I took after enjoying the snorkeling trip so much that I wanted to go again. read more

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So fun!! Best part of our whole week! Felt completely safe and secure. The crew consisted of the Captain, the Lifeguard, and the Tour guides. Crew of 4 on board. Aidan was the one giving us direction. We sailed on April 14th at 10:30a. The WHOLE crew was AMAZING!! Thank you so much for making it a special experience for my whole family, being in open waters. We saw a friendly turtle, beautiful fish and on the way back dolphins! I highly recommend doing this catamaran snorkeling adventure. Great adventure for most budgets, and just enough time in the water. We booked the day before and was able to get a choice of 2 available times (for 4 people). Boat was spotless clean. Each passenger got a life-vest and defogged clean equipment and flippers. Kids were able to take a couple jumps off the boat before we headed back. Water was probably about 30feet deep?? So fun! Awesome, SUPER friendly crew that worked well together! A drink and some fun music on the way back was the end of a fantastic week in Oahu for us! Mahalo! See you next time! read more