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Private Snorkel Trip from Oahu on a Yacht
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Private Snorkel Trip from Oahu on a Yacht

By Mana Cruises + Charters
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Duration: 3h
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  • Hosted Bar (Hawaiian Bottled Water, Soft Drinks, Spirits, Sparkling Wines, Beers)
  • Professional & Local guide
  • Snorkel equipment & instruction
  • Taxes & Fees
  • Snacks
  • Fresh Turkey Monterey Wrap, Grilled Chicken Pesto Wrap, Pre-Cut Citrus & Berries, Terra and Taro Chips.* *Offerings subject to change based on availability.
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from the marina
  • Parking Fees


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  • 92-100 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI 96707, USA
    Our Captain and Crew will meet and greet you within 10 minutes to departure at the Ko Olina Marina loading docks. The Ko Olina Marina loading dock is next to the Ko Olina Marina Store and will be located at the far end of the parking lot nearest the harbor channel.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59384P5

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
    • Vegetarian,Vegan and Gluten-Free options are available if advised at time of booking.
    • A maximum of 6 people per booking
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59384P5

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    • Mana Cruises + Charters
      303
      Ko Olina, United States
      Joined in July 2017
    • Jerseyreviewer
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing private charter
      We returned to Oahu in April this year, after getting married there 19 years ago. As we had got married on a yacht out at sea in Waikiki at sunset, I wanted to surprise my husband with a private charter. Our hotel recommended Mana Cruises and it was such a memorable trip. The organisation with Ella was flawless. Mash and Masa were great hosts during our private sunset / tasting trip. Unfortunately we didn’t see any dolphins etc, but the charter was amazing. The food was excellent too. We are returning to Oahu next year to celebrate my special birthday and our wedding anniversary so a private charter with Mana on my birthday is definitely on the cards.
      Written 29 November 2024
    • 693noellet
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Book it!!
      Such a great experience ! If you’re looking for a fun evening to get out on the water, this is definitely the best choice. Captain Vaun and Miranda were professional as well as a great time to spend the evening with! We will be booking with MANA again in the future!
      Written 28 November 2024
    • tytant2019
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mahalo
      Best you book it now. Hands down best experience you'll have here in Hawaii (weather permitting). Ella and Mosh coordinated my trip and made sure my proposal was perfect. Crew and Captain Austin was top tier service during our charter. They made every moment special and their great personalities made us feel like family. They even kept my proposal so secret and played along. When the time was right they had everything set to the tee. View, Boat Angle, Sunset, Champagne, Music -- Its like the whole world stop for our special moment. These guys are top notch. Much Mahaloz to Mana Cruises KoOlina.
      Written 21 October 2024
    • kellylm99
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Couples snorkel cruise
      We booked our cruise in advance for our anniversary. We were excited to find a cruise specializing in small tours (6 people max) and one that would be adults only. The day before, they let us know that we were the only couple booked and that we could purchase a third seat to secure our tour. However, we were not interested in that option. We were thrilled when they told us the next day our tour was still on with our without additional passengers. The boat was beautiful, stocked with fresh fruit and chips, along with a full bar. We enjoyed Mai tais on our way to our snorkel spot. The captain took us past the crowded Turtle Canyon, and got us super close to a green sea turtle on the surface. We moved onto a better quiet spot called Amethyst for a lovely snorkel, seeing schools of triggerfish, butterfly angelfish, and starfish. After snorkeling the Captain took us closer to Diamond Head before turning around. The crew were awesome, very friendly and shared some great stories. Really couldn’t have asked for a better cruise and experience for our anniversary. HIGHLY recommend this experience!
      Written 18 October 2024
    • 345kendrae
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best sunset cruise on Oahu!
      Amazing sunset cruise. The Captain & crew were so kind and attentive. The food was top notch and the views were incredible! The limited number of people means you won’t be fighting for space. The boat is beautiful and so comfortable. Definitely the way to catch sunset when you are on Oahu.
      Written 10 October 2024
    • supad711
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Experience
      Huge thank you to Ella with the great communication and meeting us prior to the trip. As for the trip, Captain Travis and Siena were amazing. Great views, great conversation, great food, great time all around.
      Written 25 September 2024
    • S9734MTdianel
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best sunset cruise and dinner/pairing on Oahu
      The most amazing evening. Crew was fantastic! Welcoming, friendly, educational - met our every need. Food delicious and so relaxing - it was a pairing not a “dinner” but felt like a dinner to us. . Sunset was superb as well. We started a little late which gave us a full sunset experience. Will do again next time without a doubt. Didn’t do the snorkel trip with them but if you want a more intimate less caotic trip I would go with them. Will do so myself the next time we’re here.
      Written 22 September 2024
    • melissasP3407DB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sunset bliss
      Well worth every dime. Captain Travis and the deck hand Brandon were amazing crew members that made every moment memorable. The views were breathtaking! The food was well prepared. I would highly recommend This experience.
      Written 12 September 2024
    • ericawM5672MC
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Absolutely worth every penny!
      Highlight of our trip to Oahu!! Everything about this cruise is worth the splurge. Amazing service and friendly captain Travis who kept our drinks full the entire ride, delicious food and absolutely beautiful boat. We felt so spoiled! We saw sea turtles and the sunset was breathtaking. Highly recommend this sunset cruise!!
      Written 5 September 2024
    • kat-d-99-19
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Absolutely Spectacular Sunset Cruise
      Truthfully, I could not have asked for a more amazing engagement. Austin and Brandon could not have been more excellent staff on the boat. The food was delicious, the drinks were so perfect, the boat was clean and comfortable. I would do this cruise again and again, and I hope to see Brandon and Austin back on ours next time we do. On top of that, they helped coordinate a photographer to take photos of this occasion. Their kindness and excitement made everything better! You cannot go wrong booking MANA - in fact, it may turn out to be the best day of your life!
      Written 3 September 2024
    • 869kristanc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      HIGHLY RECOMMEND
      This company is top notch!! Marco and Austin were fabulous hosts on the water! The dolphins put on an amazing show for us. Marco dove down and got an octopus and let us all touch!! We had an amazing day!!
      Written 3 September 2024
    • Tour11643738368
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable romantic cruise
      We had a beautiful boat and an amazing crew! The views were stunning and romantic, and we even got to see dolphins. The food was delicious too.
      Written 1 September 2024
    • markmC9304MX
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      AMAZING - worth EVERY PENNY - Must Do!
      This was highlight of our trip. We were staying in Ko Olina so this was perfect. There were only 5 of us on the boat and the max was 6. This was perfect - we had plenty of room, the boat is amazing and pristine. This wasn't just a boat trip, this really felt like we chartered the yacht and it was perfect. The food was terrific, the crew of two were so friendly and made us feel so perfect. This is a MUST DO - it's worth every penny. Was a perfect evening!
      Written 22 August 2024
    • robinhO6129AO
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best money I ever spent.
      What an amazing addition to our vacation! They crew was amazing, food was perfect and the views were breath taking. Do not hesitate to book with this company.
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    • Karen V
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family Cruise 2024
      Had a personal family cruise and it turned out perfectly. Got a chance to see the dolphins too! Staff was great in planning and on the day of cruise, would definitely use them again! Thank you.
      Written 18 July 2024
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    Kristen O
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    *Ko Olina Morning Snokel + Lunch*
    We spent a week in Ko Olina and this was, by far, one of the highlights of our whole vacation. From first contact of arranging our charter until we docked, it was a first class experience all way. And yet it was reasonably priced for how inclusive it was. When I initially contacted them to ask about a few special dietary needs we had in our party and if they could switch up the menu for us, they didn't skip a beat and were totally accommodating. They ended up preparing the most delicious lunch for us. It was top notch, Next up was getting to the boat. The Mana Kahi was absolutely beautiful, so well cared for, had perfect amenities, and a stellar crew. Captain Daniel and Miranda took incredible care of our family of 6. Captain Daniel was professional and laid back. So easy to spend 3 hours with. He showed his true colors when we stopped and he dove out to rescue a sea turtle that had gotten caught up man made debris. He was perfectly accommodating to my dad too, talking shop about the boat. Miranda was as sweet as could be, anticipated and took care of our every need, even giving some special attention to our kiddo who took a liking to her. The weather couldn't have been more perfect too as we motored out to our snorkeling spot, which was relatively private. Captain knew the area well and even went out looking for what kind of sea creatures we could find. Beautiful fish, a sea turtle, and even spotting a large pod of dolphins within a nice distance to our anchor point. Once the wind picked up, we had a nice sail back into the marina.
    I can't recommend Mana Cruises and this experience enough. We would definitely love to do it again on a future visit.
    Written 10 February 2024
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    Aloha and Mahalo Kristen! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your epic morning with Cpt Daniel and Miranda :) We were so stoked to host you all and be a great memory for your travels to our islands. We always look forward to the next time we will sail together. Warmest aloha - The MANA Crew
    Written 6 March 2024
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    joannemW3897AR
    Scottsdale, AZ10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2020 • Couples
    The island is barely reopening, but we knew we wanted to sail at least once. We did a MANA sunset cruise last year and thought it would be a great private option for us. We were not disappointed! Jake and Ku were the best hosts and were attentive to our vegan diet, but mostly our desire to sail—not motor, when possible—and our desire to see as much sea life as possible! They scouted for turtles and dolphins and whales. We found all of them, even though whale season hadn’t quite started yet. We hung out with a pod of dolphins who swam around our boat
    Written 5 December 2020
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    Tim T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Family
    I cannot recommend this charter enough. We did a private morning snorkel cruise with our kids. From now on we will be booking for the whole day. The crew was awesome and really catered to the kids to make sure they got the full experience and saw as much sea life as possible. Captain Daniel and his crew were top notch and made sure we were well taken care of. We will be booking a cruise every trip with them. Awesome trip and can’t say thank you enough for showing the kids the time of their life.
    Written 11 June 2021
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    Worldtraveler4lfe
    New Jersey4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021
    This was hands down the best part of our trip to Hawaii! We did a lot of cool things but this one raises all the way to the top of the list. Captain Daniel and Emmanuela were awesome!
    They took us to a really cool snorkeling site where we saw tons of fish, star fish, turtles, sea cucumber and even a white tip reef shark!
    On our way back saw a bunch of dolphins. This will be one perfect birthday I will remember forever! Thank you Captain Daniel, Emmanuela and Mana Cruises!!
    Written 23 August 2021
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    Nicole B
    Lancaster, PA2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    We traveled to Oahu and actually had two excursions with Mana cruises. Both were equally fantastic and highly recommend. At no point did we feel like one of the overcrowded tourist trap snorkeling boats. Prior to our cruises, I found the company to be incredibly responsive to questions and they made sure to gather information on us to help make our trip extremely personalized.

    Our private snorkeling trip was at the beginning of our vacation and both Austin and Matteo were incredible hosts. They had a high level of attentiveness to the entire family and made us feel incredibly welcomed. Matteo was wonderful as a snorkel guide by showing/teaching us about the marine life and even going so far as to free dive with our go-pro to video a sleeping Sea Turtle that he had found. I know that the marine life can be unpredictable but we were able to see up close and personal: Star Fish, Sea Turtles, and a large pod of spinner dolphins. Trip would have been wonderful even without seeing all of the marine life but made it that much more spectacular.
    Written 14 August 2022
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    LuvDisneyTravel
    Pleasanton, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    We had the best day with Mana Cruises. We did the private catamaran tour out of Ko'Olina. We had a group of six so this worked out the same as doing their small group charter. We were able to pick what we wanted to do (snorkeling) and fishing on the way. The snorkel spot was great and one of the crew was in the water with us the whole time pointing out the best spots and showing us interesting sea creatures. Lunch and snacks were great. Can't recommend this more. Great crew and great ship!
    Written 21 July 2024
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    Mahalo Luv! We're so pumped that you had a great charter from our Ko Olina location. We thank you for taking the time to rate and review us and can't wait for the opportunity to sail with you again. Wishing you all the warmest aloha - The MANA Crew
    Written 27 July 2024
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    Risa S
    Portland, OR29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Family
    Austin and Mateo were a wonderful crew! We saw dolphins and whales. Their hospitality was truly Hawaiian! Delicious food, drinks and snacks! Can't wait to plan our next excursion with them!
    Written 12 February 2022
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    Tiffany
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Family
    My family and I had the pleasure of sailing with Captain Jacob and Olivia! They delivered the utmost hospitality and made us feel at home. It was a beautiful and fun filled day! We snorkeled with beautiful fish and saw a few turtles! We enjoyed every minute of the trip!! If you want to have an experience of a lifetime I highly recommend booking a day with Mana! We definitely will be sailing with them again!
    A hui hou!!!
    Written 1 July 2021
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    claudiaamendola
    Northern Virginia, VA2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    I'm embarrassed that I never left a review for this!! I meant to, and must have forgotten. I STILL think about how awesome this was-and man, I hope to one day go again. I cannot highly recommend this ENOUGH. I went with my husband on a day trip for our honeymoon, and another couple joined us. I thought the guys were phenomenal and mind you, this was over a year ago and I HAD to write a review. They even recommended a restaurant in our hotel, that we had not considered going to, and OH MY GOODNESS, another memorable time was had there. Seriously, if you are on the fence about this, BOOK IT. It is hands down worth every penny. I adored this and my husband and I still say this was the best thing from our trip :). Thank you so much-and my sincerest apologies for taking forever to review this! ***We did not travel anywhere in 2020, just a heads up, this is for our trip in October 2019***
    Written 30 April 2021
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    jbonnerbush
    Seattle, WA16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    Kai and Kayla were EXCEPTIONALLY amazing! Our Family of six did the private charter, which is a must! The Catamaran was VERY CLEAN and completely stock with fine Champagne not sparkling wine but Champagne! Top shelf alcohol and everything was filled and faced. The lunch was filling and they were very accommodating with food allergies and preference.They were very knowledgable of where to snorkle and we saw three turtles!! Our Family had a WONDERFUL experience! Thank you for EXCELLENT personalable customer service!
    Written 5 January 2020
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