Honolulu Snorkeling

We had so much fun saw so many fish I sea turtle saw the sunset and a wonderful dinner.

My kid so excited about this trip, he says this the best day ever~, we saw different kinds of dolphins, even an adult pilot whale with new babies on and underwater. Don’t miss this when you have chance. Highly recommend this to all.

We saw so many dolphins! The crew were fantastic and we even got to see a turtle while snorkeling. 10/10 recommend! One of the most amazing parts of our trip

My dolphin excursion was canceled due to weather by the company and I’m trying to get my refund back. How do I go about contacting someone from Cool Hawaii for that?

Staff was great! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Very good traditional Hawaiian food with tasty Mai Tais and other drinks. We saw lots of tropical fish and a turtle while snorkeling, and dozens of spinner dolphins traveling with our boat while we were underway.

Everything was amazing. We had perfect weather, crew was fantastic, friendly and just great.

Fabulous!!! Transportation went smoothly and the entire outing was amazing!! You should really just buy at least 2 bags of fish food pellets ($5 each) and then the Ko’Olina sailed out to an area to snorkel and once you released some of the pellets, you were ambushed by all the most colorful fish!! It was amazing!! Saw one turtle but the amount of colorful fish was great!! Excellent lunch and a Mai Tai and to round off the day and thanks to the great crew!! 5 stars!!

Absolutely wonderful start to finish! Early morning 7:30am start had calm waters and great visibility the day we went in August! The crew was welcoming and helpful to make the experience perfect! We got to swim with so many dolphins I couldn’t believe it, snorkeled with lots of fish and turtles, with option for waterside from the boat while I opted to continue snorkeling. Lunch provided on the way back was filling and easy to eat as we cruised back to the harbor. We even spotted dolphins on the way back and Stef was awesome enough to stop so we could watch them jump out of the water so high as we all cheered! The whole trip was very relaxed with plenty of space on the boat to move around and see everything that was happening. We saw what felt like hundreds of dolphins from the boat very close and in the water to enjoy them playing and swimming together as we observed them from a safe distance. I felt safe and had a blast on this tour. I will definitely book again and bring friends next time they visit Oahu. Our boat was operated by Stef, Koa, Ryan, Yuji, Keona, and Jess! Highly Recommend!!! 🤩

I had the most amazing private tour of Oʻahu with Elf, and I cannot recommend her enough. One of the things I loved most was that she allowed me to completely customize my day. I told her I wanted to get away from the typical tourist experience and see some of the places the locals love, and she absolutely delivered.Elf is a local and a body surfer, so she had so many wonderful stories and such a unique perspective on the island. She showed me places I never would have discovered on my own and made the entire day feel more like exploring Oʻahu with a local friend than taking a traditional tour.Her kindness really stood out to me too. I had a terrible sunburn from the day before, and Elf actually stopped at her surfers’ community spot and cut fresh aloe for me to put on my burns. It was such a simple but incredibly caring gesture, and it tells you exactly the kind of person she is.We visited a local shopping center off the beaten path and a wonderful coffee shop and artist colony in Waialua. We explored beautiful Haleʻiwa and the North Shore, and she took me to Waimea Valley to see a heiau. We then visited Puʻu O Mahuka Heiau, a very special place of worship with one of the most beautiful views. Being able to experience these places while learning about the island from someone who calls Oʻahu home made them even more meaningful.And then there was lunch! Elf took me to the food truck area in Kahuku, where we ate at Kalena’s Hut. The barbecue was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Hungry Man. You may not be able to finish it, but it is exceptional! We ate our lunch underneath a beautiful plumeria tree, which somehow made the whole experience even better. The pineapple pies made by his daughter were delicious, and Kalena himself was one of the friendliest people you could ever hope to meet. He was simply a joy.This is exactly what I was hoping for when I asked for a private tour. I didn’t just want to check places off a sightseeing list. I wanted to experience Oʻahu through the eyes of a local, discover places I wouldn’t necessarily find on my own, meet wonderful people, hear their stories, and come home with memories that felt personal.Elf gave me exactly that and so much more. If you want to see a different, more personal side of Oʻahu, I wholeheartedly recommend spending the day with her. It was one of those special days in Hawaii that I will remember forever.More than anything, Elf is truly a good soul and a beautiful person, inside and out. Her kindness, warmth, and genuine love for her island came through in everything she did. I feel incredibly fortunate that our paths crossed, and she will always be part of some of my favorite memories of Oʻahu. 🌺

Elf was absolutely amazing! We wanted to experience as much of Oahu as possible, so she recommended a North Shore tour that included incredible snorkeling, historic sites, delicious food trucks, and several must-see attractions. Her knowledge of the island is exceptional—not only does she know the history and the best places to visit, but she also shared fascinating insights into the local culture and the ongoing efforts to preserve Oahu's heritage.She also suggested a trolley tour of the southeast side of the island, which perfectly complemented our North Shore adventure. Together, the two tours gave us the feeling that we had truly explored the perimeter of Oahu while learning so much along the way.If you want to experience the authentic Oahu beyond the typical tourist stops, let Elf be your guide. You won't be disappointed!

The bike experience was terrific. Our guide made it fun and filled us in on a lot of interesting Hawaiian history. Unfortunately, due to bad weather conditions, the sail and snorkel part of our day was canceled.

Jenna and Angie are amazing! They really know what they are doing. We had a great time and were able to see 3 different species of dolphins from the boat, and swim alongside some pods. Honestly, just stop reading this review and go book this tour!

My husband and I picked this activity for our honeymoon trip and were NOT disappointed. This experience was so special and we saw more wildlife than was even promised. The captain and crew were so welcoming and chill, which made for a relaxing cruise and easy going snorkel experience. 10/10 would do this cruise again and/or recommend to friends next time.

Second time on this boat with this crew… they take great care of you and the ship. The snorkel trip is sooo fun as you get to see the wildlife up close. Even as a very bad snorkeler this trip was very calm and easy!

Amazing day, very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Definitely would recommend. Healani from Rio Trans who collected us and dropped us back to the hotel was very professional and went beyond, thank you.

Absolutely the highlight of my vacation. the crew was amazing, helpful, and patient with an older person. They made me feel special.This trip was part of a bucket list. My bucket is overflowing.