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Hawaii Nautical

Diving center β€’ Boat tour agency β€’ Scuba instructor β€’ Scuba tour agency β€’ Whale watching tour agency

πŸ‘ Whale watching tour. Only able to see the top line of a large cow and a tiny bit of her calf. Saw a few dozen flying fish, also. Otherwise; beautiful weather on a clean and spacious boat with friendly crew. Great view of the Waikiki shore and the coast to the east and west. Drinks were plentiful. Th... People often mention crew, great, boat, cruise, trip, tour, water, drinks, amazing, sunset,


Address

1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Website

www.hawaiinautical.com

Contact

(808) 234-7245

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4.50 (135 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Lauren Klaus H. 2 years ago on Google
    Whale watching tour. Only able to see the top line of a large cow and a tiny bit of her calf. Saw a few dozen flying fish, also. Otherwise; beautiful weather on a clean and spacious boat with friendly crew. Great view of the Waikiki shore and the coast to the east and west. Drinks were plentiful. The crew retrieved a fuel jug and a soccer ball from the water; taking seriously their commitment to keep the ocean clean. Pay to park but be prepared for the meter to malfunction so download the app to pay. Although our luck was poor I would still recommend this boat and crew.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    The tour and boat were great, the turtles were very cool, but the Captain and crew made the Trip AWESOME! The Captain and crew were safety focused, extremely friendly, great with the kids on board and did wonders in the water. "Nat" was a beast in the water and our literal anchor. I wish I had picked up everyone's name but the other young lady did wonders helping my wife, who's greatest fear is open water, while I was with our kids; and the young man in the crew helped my daughter when her hair was tangled in her mask and safety vest. All in all this was an awesome day trip!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yuval K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great overall experience. Fun guides and exceptional trip. Snorkeling was fun, swimming and jumping from the boat and even good tasty lunch. Great day of fun. Loved it
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bill R. 2 years ago on Google
    The catamaran was clean and beautiful! The crew was beyond excellent! Mosh, Marco, Danielle, and Julia were the best! We saw dolphins, sea turtles, and plenty of fish! Great meal and drinks after we were done snorkeling! A lovely cruise past Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu with perfect opportunity for fabulous pictures! I would highly recommend going out with this crew. They are fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and most of all give every guest an amazing experience!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Ryan R. 10 months ago on Google
    Horrible experience on with Hawaii Nautical. The boat parks way away so you have to swim the furthest. The crew is rude and lacks basic customer service skills. My daughter got extremely sick and the crew said sorry we don't have any sea sick medicine. But when another lady got sick they didn't hesitate to give her medicine. The lunch was terrible. The shuttle that was supposed to take us back to of hotel just left us at the dock. Called the company and they didn't care at all. The only saving grace of the whole experience was Julia from the crew that drove my family back to our hotel in her personal vehicle. Stay away from this company and book with someone who actually cares about your families well being and value for your hard earned money.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Joseph S. 3 years ago on Google
    Above all, staff was absolutely awesome. They were friendly with the guests and loose with the pours. However, for as much as we paid, I was pretty disappointed in the trip itself. It was over an hour motoring down to Turtle Canyon, just off Waikiki Beach, then less than an hour in the water looking at turtles, a break for lunch, then back to the dock. Turtle Canyon is obviously a popular spot because four other boats were moored, meaning well over 100 people in the rough water looking at the same turtle. I'd recommend finding a smaller tour, going to a less busy spot, in calmer water.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paige C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went on the snorkel tour and it could not have been better. We had plenty of time in the water. The captain and crew were so amazing and wonderful. If I could give them 10 starts I would!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alyssa J. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve done a few sunset cruises but this has been the best. The crew is amazing and the drinks are delicious. I didn’t feel scammed of my money at all. There was even a photographer who took some really awesome photos of me and my friends. It was breathtaking.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Barry G. 2 years ago on Google
    This was an amazing experience! Food was decent. Drinks were great. The crew went out of their way to make sure we always had everything we needed. They hung out and made good conversation. They were able to answer my little girl's questions about the island. I really just can't say about the crew. Definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Danielle S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great fun time on the whale watching tour! Beautiful views of Honolulu, went on the 8am tour in Feb 2022. Honestly it would of still been a good time even if we didn’t get to see any whales, just being out on the water and seeing the views of Diamond Head was well worth it. That day I guess they were serving on the house drinks, which was awesome! Glad we took this tour, a great activity to do while visiting Oahu!

  • 5/5 Michael 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I did the sunset cocktail cruise today and it was awesome. One of best experiences here. We've done the submarine, the helicopter tour, waterfalls, etc but this has been easily the best adventure for the price. Completely worth it! The crew was amazing and the views were unreal! DO IT!

  • 5/5 Kirstie S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went on two different cruises - the turtle snorkeling and the sunset cocktail cruise. We had an amazing time on both. And the crew remembered us from earlier in the day. Captain Greg, Kiara, Joey, and Natalie were super kind. The drinks were also really good

  • 5/5 Amanda M. 6 months ago on Google
    This was a great sunset cruise! Beautiful week maintained catamaran, awesome crew, and the views of Honolulu and the sunset were stunning. The drinks were flowing and the appetizers were delicious. We made some great friends and had an absolute blast! This cruise is bang on for price point and you won't be disappointed! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Sandra L. 10 months ago on Google
    Went on the sunset cruise, Wednesday 5/24/23, had a fantastic time! The crew was great, so helpful, offered to take pics refill drinks, so much local information, and insight. Highly recommend, it was an amazing way to see the island from a different vantage point. And of course the sunset was gorgeous. Side note Ian was a great photographer 😊 I wish I had the name of the boat so I could include it in the review.

  • 5/5 link4pink1 1 year ago on Google
    Went on the 8am whale watching tour. Saw a few whales early on but none in the second hour. The boat trip itself was great and the crew was fantastic! I really enjoyed myself and am looking for my next excursion with them! We had a rainbow nearly the entire trip and, at one point, a double rainbow! Great view of the coast and Diamond Head.

  • 5/5 Sylvia O. 10 months ago on Google
    We did a sunset cocktail cruise during our honeymoon, and it was amazing. One of my favorite boat rides. It was a smaller cruise on that day, which was nice. Clean boat, which did require us to take our shoes off but no big deal. The crew was awesome! Our captain did a phenomenal job driving the boat, and the 2 others were super friendly and welcoming. We were able to have drinks, and sit and view the Waikiki coast from multiple angles out on the ocean. Highly recommend for a relaxing and beautiful view to end your night!

  • 5/5 James M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice boat, friendly crew, and delivered on promises. We had a great time swimming with fish and turtles. The staff made the whole adventure interesting and made sure that we had everything that we needed to have a safe and fun adventure.

  • 5/5 Pamela G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the best time on Hawaii Nautical today! The crew, Anthony, Bronson and Ian, where amazing! Very knowledgeable and made our snorkeling trip fun and engaging. They took us out where we were able to enjoy dolphin watching. Then found a great little spot for us to snorkel. Definitely got to see plenty of fish, sea turtles and a cool little octopus! Food and beverage was perfect too for our excursion. Light breakfast and then wraps for lunch. Nice variety of non-alcohol and alcohol beverages. πŸΉπŸ˜ŽπŸ’¦πŸŸπŸ’πŸŒ΄Definitely one of our highlights so far this trip. It’s our 26-th anniversary, so we appreciated the great day!!!πŸ™πŸ» Thank you! Pamela and Stan

  • 5/5 Gregory B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great afternoon snorkeling cruise. It's a beautiful boat, well equipped, with a great crew. The food was good. The drinks were fantastic. Remember to bring cash for tipping for the bartender, and if you plan on drinking a lot bring cash for the drinks - and if you forget, while the boat staff can't do credit cards, but they do take venmo. The cruise after the snorkeling is just the right amount of time - a beautiful view of Waikiki, Do tip. The bartenders ring the bell everytime someone does, and it goes off a whole lot less often than it should.

  • 1/5 Pat S. 2 years ago on Google
    I booked this tour with my family based on the "See turtles or sail again FREE (no refunds)" pledge. We sailed on a rainy January 4th and didn't even go into the water due to rough seas and poor visibility. We did not see a turtle or whale. It turned into a 2 hour "booze cruise" and the crew did their best to make it enjoyable. After docking back in, the crew told me to call the main office for a re-booking. The main office promptly referred me back to the Captain as he was the only one that could provide the "re-ride" tickets. The conversation quickly became a 3-Stooges "Who's on First" type discussion. When pressed, the office simply kept repeating that there were no refunds and the captain was the only one that could authorize the re-ride. She finally relented when I asked if I could stop by the main office to talk with the manager. I was told I could re-book a week later when we would no longer be in Hawaii. My work brings me to the islands frequently, so I just asked for a voucher for a future trip. After an extensive number of holds and deferrals, I was told that my booking number would be retained for a future trip. The 2 hour "booze cruise" was not worth the money we paid nor would I use this company for a future trip. The better bet is to invest in some snorkel gear and try your luck off the Waikiki beach in front of the Hilton Village. My young boys saw 3 turtles off shore during one evening of snorkels.

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 2 years ago on Google
    The sunset cruise was totally worth it. The snack was the size of a meal and the drinks were absolutely awesome. The crew was very polite and had great service. Tons of fun and well worth the money!

  • 5/5 Jack P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great crew, great experience taking the panoramic sail. Larger Catamaran than I expected; equipped with two restrooms, bar for drinks, and complemented by a great crew. We sailed in around 20mph winds, so the boat was.moving up and down quite a bit. As such, plan accordingly with Dramamine for motion sensitive folks in advance to get the most out of your sail. Well worth the price.

  • 5/5 Kelsey P. 2 years ago on Google
    Snorkeling with the sea turtles was the best part of our trip! We had amazing guides who made us feel safe and comfortable in the water. Incredible activity in Honolulu.

  • 5/5 Tim R. 2 years ago on Google
    The cruise was awesome and the staff was fantastic!! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great time. I would definitely book this same tour if I come back here again. If there were 10 stars, I'd mark it as a 10 out of 10. SPECTACULAR!!!

  • 5/5 g b. 2 years ago on Google
    9/3 evening 530 trip: this was a great experience. Views this trip offered were great. real good to enjoy a Waikiki sunset. Thanks Greg and his team for waiting for us (we were late because of the evening traffic and looking for a parking spot). You made our day by accommodating us.


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