We rode out with Max and Devin, and had an awesome time out in the waters! We saw tons of turtles and the beautiful aquatic life in an area shared with other tours. As we rode back to the marina, we got lucky and saw a family of dolphins swimming along side the boat. I did prefer the smaller group experience and think 1.5 hours for snorkel is perfect, as any longer would be too tiring for people who don't do this often (aka tourists). They let us choose if we wanted a life jacket or another flotation device (noodle, belts) for those with more swim experience. If you like being more independent for this experience, I definitely recommend booking with Captain Max! The drinks provided were refreshing after the swim, all good vibes and good music!! Shoutout to Devin for sending us turtle pictures when we didn't bring a camera ourselves. read more

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Had the best experience with Captain Max and his crew! The boat was easy to find and we were allowed to bring our own snacks. The tour was small and intimate which is what we preferred over the bigger ones; Caroline, one of the staff members, actually swam and dove with us and pointed out fish and turtles. She also took GoPro pictures and videos of our group while we were underwater! We were also lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins. It was a great experience and the friendly staff made the trip even more memorable! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Enjoyed our trip out to Turtle Canyon with Camila at the helm and Savannah as our snorkel guide. Both make you feel like you're welcome on board and they have great customer service skills. There were five customers on the boat and Savannah made sure we all had a great time in the water. We saw plenty of turtles and colorful fish and and held a sea urchin! Both ladies were taking photos on their personal cameras and sent them to us so we didn't even need to pull out our phones. If you are like our group of three that prefer small boat tours then this is worth every penny as compared to going on a boat with 50 plus. We would definitely book with captain Max again and we even bought sun shirts from them and we don't usually buy souvenirs! read more

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We had an amazing time with Alex and Garrett! They went above and beyond to give us a fun and informative time with the turtles. Alex was an amazing guide who made sure we knew all about the sea life we encountered and Garrett's captain skills gave us an exciting boat ride (and he took great photos!). Overall amazing experience and I would highly recommend instead of the packed tour boats we passed. Not only will you see lots of turtles, but you will get some quality time with super cool people! 10/10 :) read more

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We are a family of 5 and the boat was the perfect size for our group to have a "private" tour. 2 young children and an elderly mother in tow and the guys were amazingly accommodating. Can't say enough good things about the experience and service. read more

We are a party of 6. 4 adults and 2 kids. Everybody had a blast. Savannah and Camila were great, they were very accommodating and great with my kids. Savannah constantly checks in with my kids to see if they are ok and need assistance. Being that they bring only maximum 6 guest was perfect, we had the whole boat to ourselves and the experience is wonderful. I would recommend them for snorkeling in Oahu, would use their services again when we are back. read more

This is a great tour! Everyone visiting Honolulu should do this. I'd go again for sure! The small group experience is great and Max and Devin were great with beginner snorkelers, as others have noted. I wish I had known about the GoPro possibility, but I thank Max and Devin for sending me a few underwater photos :-) See y'all next time! read more

Very private and fun!! Devin and Camilla were fantastic ! I have been certified scuba since 1983 and love smaller excursions. This is the perfect trip for all experience levels and ages. Beginner or advanced this tour is relaxing and great value. We encourage to buy the pictures and ask on the boat other packages available. Smooth boat and easy to get in and out which is important. read more

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This was such an awesome experience!! Captain Garret and Kyla were amazing. They were very helpful and even taught us a few tips and tricks. I highly recommend getting the GoPro option, some amazing pictures and videos were taken of us that I would've never been able to get otherwise. Book with Captain Max!! read more

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Libbie and Gabriel were fantastic guides! The tour was wonderful- saw several sea turtles up close and personal - but safely and legally distanced! I loved that Gabriel was so passionate about us grabbing trash out of the ocean when we could. Beautiful fish - even a couple of puffer fish! Love the small group setting- especially after seeing the massive other tours. The very best part of the tour was that I made a friend for life on our tour- Melissa from Michigan and I became fast friends (even the same age!) and ended up biking back together to Waikiki and spending the day together while my poor husband was stuck in meetings. The following day, we spent the day adventuring again! Thank you, Captain Max! read more

We loved loved our trip. Alex was amazing!! We saw so many turtles and fish. I highly recommend using their service. We loved that it was a small group (max of 6) read more

Captain Max Boat Tours is the best. Garrett and Kyla were terrific guides. We've been on many snorkel tours on other islands. Several things make this one stand out. First- there are only 6 customers on the trip. You aren't jammed onto a boat. We all had plenty of space. Second- The boat is a flexible bottom boat that zips through the water. Not scary, just exhilarating. Third- we were given the clearest, most concise directions on how to snorkel that we've ever received. We had a first timer in our group and they were made to feel so comfortable. Four- Kayla was in the water with us directing us to turtles. If you like turtles, this is the trip for you. We swam with turtles, giving them the 6ft. Distance that is required by law. Garrett stayed on the boat keeping an eye on everyone. Kayla checked in with every person, making sure that they were ok. Another benefit of a small group. Finally- everything was clean and sanitized. Book your trip now. read more

Just got off the boat after an absolutely amazing adventure! Captain Camila and Santiago were so awesome. They took us to the best place to snorkel and see turtles on the surface and underwater. We also saw a ton of colorful fish! We saw so many turtles! Also both of them were absolutely phenomenal helping my father get on and off the boat. Highly recommend their tour and I hope to be back to do the tour again. Thank you!! read more

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Had a great time on the turtle snorkel tour 10/20/22. Libie & Max took great care of us & made sure we had a great time. It was really nice to have a small group! Libie was extremely knowledgeable & caring about marine life. A great experience! Thank you Libie & Max!! read more

Captain Garret and Alex were awesome! I've taken two trips with Captain Max Boat Tours. Both trips were wonderful. The small tour made the time in the water more enjoyable and more hands on vs the large boats that were also out. I saw turtles and fish galore both times. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii and wanting to see some of the beauty the ocean has to offer. read more

Amazing snorkeling with Savannah today. We were able to see many different sizes of turtles and colorful fish. Savannah was very attentive to her group, she gave great instructions and kept a close eye on everyone. Savannah's enthusiasm boasts her love of the ocean. Also, Savannah's video packages are a must have. read more

I highly recommend this amazing snorkeling tour if you are staying near Waikiki Beach!! I have to be honest I was nervous about booking this, as it just randomly came up on my FB feed, while visiting Hawaii. I ran their name through every search engine and found 5 star ratings all across the board. I thought maybe this was a hoax or too good to be true, but instead it ended up the highlight of our trip!! The 2 young ladies guiding us were so knowledgeable. It was our first time snorkeling (including my 15 and 11 year old) and they made us feel so comfortable in the water. The extra money spent on the videos and pictures of the whole experience was well worth it. They even made sure to include my older father in-law, who stayed on the boat. We will definitely book them again, when we come back for another family vacation. read more

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What an experience! These ladies are amazing and the experience was so positive. They were nurturing and they made us feel super confident. We swam with lots of fish and several turtles. I will do this over and over when I'm int town. read more

Had an amazing morning tour. Ended up just being myself and my girlfriend so we had a private tour. Devin and Alex were amazing and so informative about everything. We got to see dolphins and whales from the boat and saw countless sea turtles, including "Big Mama." I highly recommend this over a larger boat if you have a small group. So much more personal and a great experience with the crew. We left the dock at 7:30 and were back by 9:15. Perfect amount of time in the water. 5 out of 5 would definitely do it again! read more

This experience was worth every penny! 1) LOVED being a party of 6 - much nicer than paying more and going to the same spot with 30 strangers! 2) Wonderful guides! Huge thank you to Max, Savanna and the crew for their knowledge, kindness and patience and showing us such cool creatures! 3) Incredible experience for my 10 year old daughter. Savanna was so kind and patient with her (it was her first time ocean snorkeling not just off the beach) and she LOVED it! 4) TURTLES!! Would absolutely recommend this tour group! read more

I booked a last minute trip to snorkel with sea turtles with Captain Max Boat Tours at the end of a family trip to Oahu, and I'm so glad I did. There were three guides (including Captain Max) and six snorkelers on the trip. Two guides were in the water with us and helped us find turtles. The trip was fantastic and probably the best part of my whole trip to Oahu. The boat ride was really fun too. read more

Amazing experience 10/10 will definitely book again. Super Friendly Expert Staff! We did the GoPro package. Love the videos and pictures . Garrett & Kayla are amazing, super knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to which made the experience even better. Can't wait to book again with the family! read more

Captain Max and his crew were a joy to be with. With only 6 people on the tour (excluding Max & crew), it made the experience so smooth and easy. They take you out on a boat that goes pretty fast! It was a thrilling ride especially if you sit in the very front. You will most likely get splashed when it's really windy lol. The snorkeling spot was truly a magical place. So many fish literally swimming with and around you. And yes! We did see turtles!!! At one point we even saw FIVE swimming together. It was amazing! Because our group was small, Captain Max and his crew said we had time to cruise closer towards Diamond Head. There, we were able to take breathtaking photos of the beautiful landscape. Overall, everything was so fun and exhilarating. We enjoyed every second of our experience. Thank you! read more

Perfect morning with the crew of Captain Max. From the pod of spinner dolphins to all the turtles, it was awesome! Very friendly and helpful crew and I loved being on the small boat and with a small group of people. read more

OMG! We had the best time this morning on our Turtle snorkeling adventure. We went early. The water was amazing clear. Spotted turtles before we ever got in the water. Got to swim around with 6-8 turtles, a million beautiful fish and even got to pet an octopus that our 1st mate Kyla found for us! Kids got to feed the fish. Captain Garett was great! Took a bunch of great photos for us and spotted some dolphins for us on the way back. Would we do it again? Yes! Would highly recommend. This was my favorite thing we have done on the island so far! Thanks for making our trip memorable Garett and Kyla read more

Had a great time today with the Captain itself Max and Devin! The only boat crew I snorkel when I'm in Hawaii. Today. I saw some dolphins, Hawaiin grean sea turtles, Triggerfish and lots more. Size of the boat is perfect for me because I can get really close to dolphins when I see them (I don't touch them though). Max and his team has been accomodating, responds fast to any questions and he wasn't in a rush. He made sure everyone is happy before we went up on the boat. Totally worth it! You guys must try! Mahalo! read more

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Alex and his captain were absolutely fantastic! I was a little nervous at first about the blowup boat, but it is solid, and I had no problem with my arthritic knee getting in and out of the boat. Our hosts were extremely gracious, very polite, and super helpful. We had a really great time with them as a party of five in celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary with her sons. I would highly recommend taking their tour as opposed to a big 40 person party tour -- it's just so much more intimately special!! Love these guys, and they were the highlight of our time on the North Shore of Oahu -- and that's saying something! read more

We loved our tour. It was such a memorable experience. Garett and Kyla made the whole thing great! They are vey hospitable, thorough in their explanations, and clear experts at what they do! We saw tons of turtles that were away from the crowds since Kyla was able to guide us to the perfect spots. We also saw lots of fish and tons of dolphins. The fast boat was really fun too! read more

Kyla & Captain Garret are great. Explained everything about the trip. They showed us types of sealife we may encounter. I personally saw 4 turtles, family says there was more. NOTE: The turtle will come up right below you so be prepared to get out of the way and have camera ready. We requested video and Kyla didn't disappoint! read more

Fantastic tour! We did the 4pm tour and saw TONS of turtles out there doing their thing. The small boat was so much fun to zip out to the reef in. Highly recommend this tour! Garret and Devon were knowledgeable and attentive. They made sure everyone's masks were perfect before hopping in and the loaner masks fit great (even for my partner who has a mustache). You have the option of a life vest or a pool noodle to go out and float as they guide you around the reef. This was our favorite thing we did while in Hawaii. So many turtles!!! Thanks for a great time!!!! read more

The turtle snorkel was amazing! Garrett & Devon were friendly and energetic. Plus they made the ride to/from the reef a fun adventure; we even detoured to follow a spinner dolphin pod! we had a guide in the water spotting the turtles for us and also explaining their behaviors/habits. Major advantages of this tour over others is the intimate group size and the small agile boat which gets you close to the water and wildlife. read more

Captain Garrett and First Mate Alex were fantastic, nice personal attention. Alex recommended Highway Inn for great eats! The food was amazing! read more

Look no further! Book your boat charter. My husband and I took our two-year-old to see the turtles. Captain Max and his staff were extra professional and good with our son. My son had zero fears about the boat and thought uncle Max was super cool! Plus, what's better than supporting a locally-owned and operated business. We loved the personal TLC and will forever remember our private boat charter. Max was great at providing details about the island and made us feel safe while on the boat with our son. I can't wait to book another tour and am so glad I found this locally owned charter. read more

A local recommended Captain Max and I'm so glad I listened! Excellent snorkeling adventure! Been on lots of snorkeling trips but this was definitely one of the best. Loved that it is a small group and that you can swim without life jackets. So nice to be able to dive down and see the turtles from all different angles. Saw at least six if not ten turtles yesterday! Definitely the highlight of my trip! Would definitely go with them again! read more

Wow, I am so happy that we found this boat tour! It has been the highlight of our honeymoon. The smaller group was absolutely perfect! We went on the 12PM tour and we got lucky and were able to see so many different fish and quite a few turtles! The boat ride was also a really fun addition to the tour and the crew was awesome and very knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend this and I hope to even do it again next time we come back! read more

Amazing experience. My son and I had an awesome time. Crew was very informative and down to earth. Helped me and my son with our equipment and help a ton once in the water and even got an incredible video of a turtle from below surface. Would definitely recommend to others and go out again. Thank you so much!! read more

What an epic experience with Camila and Savannah! These ladies had such a great positive vibe and really made the experience special, especially for our 5 year old and 9 year old. They put us on a ton of fish and turtles and took some amazing footage for our family. The kids had a blast and the crew really helped them be super comfortable in the water for being out in the ocean for their first time snorkeling. With 6 people max, makes the experience way more intimate and special. We will definitely be back next time we are in HI! 1-2hrs is the perfect amount of time to see everything and not be completely exhausted and cooked the rest of the day. If you are in Waikiki and going to do a Turtle Snorkel, this is the way to go! read more

Kyla and camila Took us on our snorkel tour to turtle canyon today. Was very anxious before the trip as soon as we met them they made the trip exciting and fun. Made sure everybody was safe and having a good time. Highly recommend! read more

Capt Max boat is smaller and fast (aka more fun). They only take six passengers so you could easily book a private tour. Kayla was our 1st Mate, lifeguard, snorkeling instructor and she was awesome! We got lots of great pictures of turtles and fish. Highly recommend them. read more

Three groups of two people waiting at Pier B this morning. We all paid $300 US and good old Captain Max didn't even bother to show up. Not only did he take our money and provide no service he didn't even have the decency to let any of us know there will be no boat today. Don't bother with Captain Max...its a SCAM!!! read more