IF YOU THINKING ABOUT IT, DO IT my girlfriend and I wanted to go snorkeling near Waikiki so we looked up some options on google and found Captain Max. we ended up choosing captain max because the listing said "Escape the crowds" and we were not disappointed. The boat ride itself is an experience worth paying for, and Devin and Camille were fantastic guides. They're personable, friendly, and super willing to help and take pictures for you. We went in late April 2022 and were able to see the sea turtles, even saw big Momma Definitely worth the money. the boat is BYOB and you can even walk to get delicious fresh poke at Ala Moana after also recommend bringing a gopro or some type of waterproof camera! devin is great at getting shots in the water read more

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Will absolutely go out with this small, friendly tour company again when we come back! They were chill but professional, super attentive, and even helped our kids learn to dive under with their snorkels. We saw so many turtles and whales! They also gave us great tips for other things to do on the island. Pay for the photos and videos because you'll want them. THANK YOU from our happy family! read more

This is our first trip to Hawaii and our first time snorkeling ever! I wanted to take the time to thank Savannah and captain Max for an amazing time. They are both super nice and informative took the time to tell me and my family about the different types of fishes and sea turtles. They focused on making our experience super personal and private I love how Savannah called each one of us by our names that's not something you see every day. I will definitely recommend all my friends and family to take tours with them. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Stay awesome! read more

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Garrett and Christine were great. Made it such an amazing experience. Highly recommend. Couldn't have chosen a better way to spend my birthday. read more

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Garrett and Alex were our crew and led us on an amazing tour! Was my first time snorkeling and I am not a strong swimmer, and I wasn't worried about safety at all. We saw multiple turtles and so many different kinds of fish. Garrett and Alex both checked in multiple times with us during the trip to make sure we were doing ok and provided some great info about the local fish and turtles as we saw them. The water and juice after hit the spot. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a small group snorkeling experience that doesn't take up all day. read more

Excellent! Alex and Jordan were outstanding! The small group size was perfect for being able to follow Jordan and seeing things. With large groups you get mobbed and can't swim and can't really see things. Jordan was awesome at keeping us away from the big groups and knowing exactly where turtles would come. I highly recommend this very personal tour! read more

Crew was nice. Very disappointing. No Kamaaina (local) discount. Jammed packed with HUGE swarms of crowds of tourists who literally run into you in the water as you are trying to look at a turtle!!! Ludicrous and ruins the experience. The tour groups need to be better coordinated so there aren't swarms of people in one small place. the captain threw food in the water to attract the fish which is not recommended and bad for the coral. Go on the West side to Wild Side Specialty Tours which is 1000 times better. Waste of money. Just swim/snorkel in nature for a better experience. read more

They are great with little ones who were first time snorkelers. Tip well. Going with a smaller group is the way to go.

This was the best experience ever! There were so many snorkeling companies but I would bet that we had the best. Captain Alex and Santiago were very fun and made us feel so comfortable. They explained the whole tour to us and helped us through each step. I was so embarrassed because I got sick towards the end and Alex helped me get through it calmly - no judgement..lol..and Santiago was in the water with us to guide us and tell us so much about what we were looking for...just the BEST experience - you will not be disappointed!! read more

If you're looking for fun experience with a small group, Captain Max is your tour for snorkeling. They take a max of 6 people which is great because they are able to provide the tour with their undivided attention. My daughter and I enjoyed our tour. They guaranteed turtles and I filmed some awesome footage with my GoPro. Much Mahalos! Shoots. The Coffee's! read more

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Awesome tour guides! Beat thing we did all week! Water was a little could but they helped make the best of it and the small group size made for a much more personalized adventure. read more

Found out about this small family owned business while searching for snorkel activities in Waikiki. Very happy that my husband and I chose this one. Being on a smaller boat gets you much closer to the water and makes it much more personal and intimate. We were able to ask individual questions of the captain and host. Because the boat is smaller than the larger commercial tours, we were able to choose how much time we spent snorkeling and opt to try to go out further for the chance to see whales. Kyla was super gracious about helping take pictures and helping to spot turtles. We had a lovely time. read more

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Book this tour! Captain Max and Dave were very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw many fish and tons of turtles. We appreciated the intimate setting and speedy boat. Don't hesitate to choose these guys. read more

Awesome experience on the Turtle Canyon snorkeling trip. Capt Max and our guide Ricki made us feel right at home on their safe, efficient zodiac boat. We had a great ride to and from the site and had plenty of time in the reef, our daughter saw 5 green sea turtles. I would definitely use them again when we come back to Oahu! --Jesse S. read more

Max and his crew were amazing. They took us (wife and 2 boys ages 6 and 9) snorkeling to swim with sea turtles and they knew right where to go. I think they cap the passengers to 6 people so you aren't just a number with them. They were so good with our boys as well! I hadn't snorkeled in 25 years and it was the kids' first time. They made the trip really special and it was Christmas Day! Highly recommend! read more

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These guys were SO awesome, super down to earth, helpful and sweet. I would absolute recommend them for anyone that is looking for a low-key and serene trip! They had ice cold drinks for us and a fresh water run e on the boat. They really know the ocean and are very professional! read more

We had a beautiful time swimming with fish and sea turtles! Kyla and Camila were amazing guides. They answered all of our questions, were friendly, and we felt completely safe in their hands. It was a bit hard to find their boat, but everyone in the area is super helpful and friendly so we found where we had to be quickly enough. We saw three turtles and a ton of fish. Also a sea urchin! Kyla and Camila are so professional and I really can't get over how nice they were. Also our group was tiny, only four of us. There were other groups in the area that were larger but I liked being with a small group. Would definitely book with them again! read more

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The guys that took us out were great. Very helpful and knowledgeable. They feed the fish so we were in a swarm of stunning fish. We were able to see three turtles. My only recommendation would be for them to offer a wetsuit. We were there in March and the water was pretty chilly in the morning I couldn't stay out long read more

My husband and I did the turtle canyon tour with captain max in August of 2022. We arrived at the Ala Qai Boat Harbor about 30 minutes before the start of the excursion. There was unfortunately no sign for Captain Max and we were worried we were at the wrong location. As soon as the tour was due to start, someone came out and found us. Make sure to fill out your waivers online. It'll speed up the process. We chose Captain Max because of the of the great reviews on multiple review websites and because it had a 6 people max rule. This allowed for everything to move along quicker and provided a more personal excursion. Once at the turtle canyon, you'll see all the other boats circling the area. All the boats seem to keep to their own designated space. There were enough turtles and fish for everyone to see that there isn't a rush of people going to one area. The guide on our tour pointed out fish, turtles, some white tip reef sharks that passed by, and got us a sea urchin to see up close. The captain and guides feed the fish and at times there will be a frenzy of fish all around. Don't forget to bring your gopro. Captain Max provided fins, snorkel gear, and life vests. We didn't see any pool noodles, but that doesn't mean there wasn't. We read there was water and juice, but we were not offered any and we didn't ask. Overall, we enjoyed our excursion with Captain Max and would recommend them to anyone who's looking for an intimate outing. read more

Alex and Garret provided such an amazing turtle snorkeling tour for us! 6 people at a time for each tour, it's about 1.5 hours. But it was worth whole! It was short and efficient. They took us right out to the area, we immediately see turtles poking their heads out of the water! They were patient and gave us good guidance for the experience. It was really amazing to experience good customer services on Oahu island. It's very rare!!! read more

We went on a 7am tour and Sophia was so incredibly nice! We would definitely book again!

Great experience. Really fun group. So many turtles, and fish. Easy snorkeling. Would definitely do this again. read more

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Best experience during our trip to Honolulu. Our captain Garrett was warm and welcoming and dive master Savannah ensured we saw plenty of turtles! One of the main things I enjoyed about this trip was the small group size. Our boat could've have fit 6 people however only the 3 in our group was present so it was basically a private tour. When we got to the snorkeling site we saw other tour groups of 20+ people with maybe one guide in the water. I definitely felt like we would not have as great of a time. Savannah also helped our friend who wasn't as strong of a swimmer through the strong current. We decided to purchase the GoPro video package even though we did have a GoPro on us. And it's a good thing we purchased it because the GoPro kept malfunctioning the entire tour! The only thing we maybe would have changed was the timing. There were morning and afternoon tours. We did the afternoon tour and the visibility under water wasn't very clear making it difficult to see all the way down into turtle canyon. I imagine it would be much clearer if one were to go during the morning tour. Despite this we had a blast and would definitely do it again if we find ourselves in Honolulu again! read more

Book this tour! Captain Max and Devin are knowledgeable and make you feel safe to enjoy the experience. The boat is FUN and comfortable. They offered to take photos and provided drinks. It was truly epic to swim with sea turtles and we even got to see some spinner dolphins put on a bit of a show. read more

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10/10 would tour with again. This was an awesome experience full of sea turtles and dolphins! Such a perfect way to end our Oahu honeymoon. Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel safe. It was an intimate tour which was 100% worth it. We loved the small group feel. Book this tour for your snorkeling adventure! You will remember it forever. read more

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FANTASTIC! Capt. Camila and Devin are excellent guides. Only having six people (maximum) in a group is a HUGE advantage over some of the other tours. We were able to have a more engaging and personal experience. The Nautilus is a very cool (fast) Navy Seal type vessel, but a smooth ride. You'll be snorkeling in the water minutes after leaving the harbor. If you ask nicely, they'll even do some high speed "donuts" if your group is up for the thrill. Turtle Canyon does not disappoint. Tons of turtles, fish and sea life to see and swim with. Just amazing. Do yourself a favor and opt for the photo package. Devin did a great job snapping photos of everyone in our group amongst the turtles and fish. Highly recommended. We will be sure to head out with Captain Max Boat Tours every time we visit Oahu. 10/10 read more

I had the best snorkeling experience with these folks. Garrett and Devin were fun, knowledgeable and ensured our safety. We saw whales, turtles and dolphins (the trifecta as they call it) plus tons of beautiful species of fish. Small semi-private groups are the way to go. If you are in Honolulu, give Captain Max a try. You won't be sorry. read more

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What a fun trip to see the turtles. I had a great crew of 2 fantastic and knowledgeable girls. A must do when in Honolulu. read more

I made this spontaneous decision to go snorkeling and was surprisingly invited to the following boat tour beginning an hour later! Which I loved! Luckily for me, the other couple didn't show up so I got my own private tour. We had so much fun cruising through the waters and I was given the best experience from Jordan and Alex. Jordan was super knowledgeable and gave me a lot of new information on turtles and fish, the oceans, and on coral reefs. Alex was a great captain and made the ride as equally safe as thrilling! Definitely a five star experience and I will be returning!!! read more

Awesome experience! We were set to snorkel (and did for about 30 min when my Uncle felt I'll and wanted to just get out and cruise around instead. Max accommodated and was a great tour guide! Saw so many turtles and a whale Such a cool day and rad boat! read more

Max and Alex were great tour guides! Very personable and knowledgeable beyond even just their tour- they let us know some other great things to check out on the island. Loved how small the group was, very intimate, and we saw tons of turtles! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Waikiki and the price was beyond reasonable. Thanks for a great final day on our vacation Captain Max and Alex! read more

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Overall I enjoyed the experience. I was getting nervous due to the timing. We were told to check in 30 minutes before the start (start was 7:30AM) and we were not checked in until 7:28AM. Not a huge deal but we were wondering if it got cancelled. It all worked out. The boat is a zodiac so it's smaller, lighter, and much faster. The ride out was enjoyable and only 4 guests so it was a lot more intimate. We saw plenty of turtles and were out there for about an hour. The area itself was overcrowded with other massive tours but you can't control that. I would recommend Captain Max to be used by anyone for your needs. read more

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Great day with Camille and the crew on the boat! I specifically chose this charter bc of the small number of passengers on the boat. It makes a huge difference - trust me! I ended up getting a bit sea sick at the end of the tour and was quite embarrassed - Camille was so sweet and kind and made sure I was well taken care of. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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My family & I went on this tour a couple days ago & we still can't get over it! Captain Max and Alex were super helpful and friendly with anything we needed! My step mom did not know how to swim but even she felt safe the entire time & loved it! We saw plenty of fish & turtles and even had dolphins swim right past us! (Captain Max was able to record the video of us in the water with them & sent it to all of us!) I can't recommend them enough & will definitely be booking them again when I come back to Hawaii! read more

Captain Max was a great captain, and his family and crew were very sweet as well. We enjoyed the semi-private experience while we snorkeled with the sea turtles. Laid back. Beautiful waters. Great music. We saw about 10 turtles... and a decent amount of fish (especially when they were being fed). Everyone loved it. read more

Loved our morning out with capt max and savannah. Saw a large group of spinner dolphins, countless fish, and several turtles. They were very patient and helpful with our own 8yo and another kid on our tour. Made sure they were comfortable and safe at all times. read more

Everything about the trip was excellent. They took great care of us and put us right on top of turtles. They were also great people to talk to. Book this tour. Ask for Garrett and Christina. You can't go wrong. read more

The best experience of our lives!!! This was such an amazing experience for my wife, 2 daughters and myself, The crew was amazing, Camila and Raven were so professional, fun and caring, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying our ride, they made our snorkeling experience super safe and fun, i will definitely recommend them specially if it's your first time, great for family and very private tour not crowded like other tours, thank you so much Capitán Alex and the whole crew Mahalo!! read more

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Wow! What an awesome day on this badass boat!!!! Captain Chamiles was so knowledgeable about the waters and the sea life! We anchored and swam with the sea life for a while then got to cruise around the Waikiki waterfront which was an absolute blast! And of course on our way back in we were stunned by one of the best rainbows that ended at Diamond Head tip!!! Thank you Captain Chamiles!! read more

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We LOL(little old ladies) would highly recommend this trip. June 14 was my birthday and I turned 70. Was still with in my skills to do this. Our crew was great stopped so we could see the dolphins swimming and jumping then on to the turtles. Savanna took my camera and went down and got a video of a turtle. Could not ask for a greater day and crew. Thank you so much. We look forward to booking with you again. read more

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