This was a beautiful ocean cruise experience. I loved seeing the Waikiki shore line and Diamond…read morehead in all its glory. I loved seeing to support local and this place is a wonderful start. The staff Brandon and another gentleman, were lovely hosts. Topping is optional but there is a Venmo code and a tip jar for cash.

I really wanted to enjoy this tour, but unfortunately didn't have a great experience. It was very…read morewindy and the water was extremely choppy. Multiple guests were getting seasick, as the Captain tried his best to navigate the waters. One guest nearly fainted and after that, the atmosphere on the boat changed. The Captain wasn't talking much and it seemed as if he just wanted to get back to the dock. Knowing the weather conditions, I wish the tour was rescheduled. We saw some fish and barely saw a turtle. I know the tour doesn't guarantee seeing wildlife, but it was disappointing hardly seeing anything in the glass bottom. To add, the glass bottom is just 4 boxes that you have to peek over to see. I didn't get seasick, so it was still nice to be out on the water and enjoying the views of the ocean. Prior to the incident, the captain was very educational and funny. Overall, had the tour been on a different day with more permitting weather, I think it would've been great.

MANA sunset cruise from Ko Olina - the absolute highlight of our trip!!!…read more We are no strangers to Catamaran excursions - trips in the British Virgin Islands, Greece, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. By far, Captain Travis and First Mate Taylor were exceptional, leaving no detail to chance. We were warmly greeted with a drink and were given a very thorough safety briefing. Both were meticulous in their duties to their craft as well as to their guests. The catamaran was immaculate, an outstanding demonstration of the care and maintenance it receives - impressive for a 2008 Cat. Thanks MANA and crews for your care and concern. We had only 5 of us aboard ( they allow a maximum of only 6) which really enhanced the experience. As we got underway drinks were served and then came what I thought was going to be a sampling of local snacks. No, it was a full dinner made by Taylor that was some of the freshest, best food we have had on the Island, followed by a dessert second to none. The other guests dietary restrictions were taken into consideration and we sailed (and for a portion of the trip we were under full sail & not motoring) around with soft Hawaiian reggae playing. The two hours flew by.... We were regaled with stories of the Islands and some very interesting facts. Sure there are less expensive, far more crowded sunset tours... but NOTHING compares to this one. It was worth every cent. When we return we will have already booked this trip before we board our again! Do yourself a favor, splurge on a really personal Hawaiian experience and book this trip. You will be richly rewarded & have memories for years to come! There may be no traffic jams on the extra mile... but you will find on this excursion, Captain Travis & First Mate Taylor are on the extra mile & demonstrate what the extra mile should look like! A very important note - we recommend if you are coming from the Waikīkī area that you plan on leaving early and planning a light lunch at Ko Olina - the Monkeypod, or one of the restaurants in the hotels. The traffic leaving Waikiki in the afternoon is horrible in the afternoon and could take several hours to navigate to Ko Olina.

Absolutely must do if you're looking for an excursion on the island. The boats are beautiful, the…read moreviews are insane, and the food and drinks are fire. We had Masa and Lia as our crew on board and we LOVED hanging out with them. They were constantly answering all of our questions and serving up the best drinks. Their service truly made our experience. This company has high reviews for a reason. Highly highly recommend booking.

Aloha! This morning, my daughter and I did a spontaneous boat ride on the Ko'olina Glass Bottom…read moreBoat. Captain Kai and Tristan were extremely knowledgeable and personable. We prefer to support not only local, but Kānaka as well. Checked off those boxes, as well as having a much needed peaceful time out on the ocean. We saw some nai'a and honu. The Wai'anae mountains ranges were so majestic and lush today too. Will go again soon in the hopes of seeing whales next time. Keiki and kūpuna friendly.

I went out today on a one and a half hour whale watching tour from Ko Olina harbor, and it ended up…read morebeing way better than I expected. The crew took us out on a small glass bottom boat and once we got moving it felt like we were heading straight into our own ocean show. The weather was spot on with bright sun, calm water, and a comfortable breeze that made the whole ride easy and really enjoyable. Before we left, the captain and his assistant very politely warned us that we might not see whales because it is still the early part of the season. They gave us the choice to go anyway, and thank goodness we did because these whales clearly had no interest in hiding. We saw several of them breach like they were trying to win style points, splash around like they were in a water park, and show off just enough to make every single person on the boat start cheering. Ian and Kai were our guides and both deserve a medal for top tier ocean adventure hosting. They explained what to watch for, gave some fun knowledge about the island, tossed in whale facts that made us feel like instant marine biologists, and most importantly they actually found the whales. They kept the whole thing fun, relaxed, and full of moments that made this our first Hawaiian whale watching cruise and one we will never forget. I would absolutely do this tour again. Highly recommend it to anyone staying in Ko Olina. The short walking distance to Aulani is the cherry on top.

The firework cruise was incredible! The bar has many options: beers,seltzers, and mixed drinks! The…read moreboat also has a small dance floor so partying is definitely still a possibility . The fireworks were clearly visible from the boat as well. Joined through the SMASH community, it was another one of their great events.

Was a great experience on this boat! Went with some friends for Friday fireworks. Great boat very…read moreroomy probably fits about 100+ ppl. Dj was playing music and atmosphere was so fun! Bar with drinks to purchase and u also can bring your own food. Recommend to come earlier so you can get a place at the table cos it's limited so if you want to sit down better arrive ahead of time. Overall highly recommend!

Exceptional experience Beautiful long sail…read more Great team of sailors Perfect afternoon and way to spend some time together

Booked through the Chase travel portal. Excellent service,…read moregreat all female crew. Very relaxing to be around. I did the turtle canyon snorkeling cruise. We saw about 7 turtles when they came up for air and then dive back down. The snorkeling was unsatisfying though because it was too murky due to the trade winds to see the beautiful reef the turtles were diving down to or the fish. So you will see turtles but you could just watch from the boat. That being said the boat ride was very relaxing and we sailed for awhile before coming back to harbor. They made an excellent pina colada and I enjoyed a nap in the sunshine on the way back. They have restrooms for number one only which were easy to use. No toilet paper in the toilet. They provide you with water.

Amazing service and very kind, chill people! The boat ride was very beautiful! Very good time!read more

Amazing crew! Thats the number one thing, you can get on a boat and snorkel just about anywhere in…read moreHawaii and see amazing reef fish and wildlife, but to have such an educated and attentive crew was a big change compared to my usual snorkeling/diving excursions. Lola was our main guide and not only was she well educated, attentive, and a great tour guide -- she also would go above and beyond to make your tour incredible. None of the other guides from other companies got off their boards, let alone free dove 40ft to try to get the reef shark to leave its rock so everyone could see it. She also provided many of our crew with their own free dive instruction so that they could try as well. Amazing trip, amazing sights, even better crew!

This cruise was amazing for my family. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. As we set out to…read morefind spinner dolphins which they found, the staff explained to us about the island and its culture. They danced for us and played great music . The captain (Danny) was trying her best to find a great place to snorkel which she found . The lunch (turkey sandwich) was really good. They served water, lemonade and had drinks for sale as well. I would definitely recommend this trip and company. Aloha

My wife and I had an amazing boat tour experience from start to finish. We were picked up in…read moreWaikīkī and taken to the Wai'anae Small Boat Harbor, which made everything convenient and easy. They also offer a military discount, which we really appreciated. Once we got out on the water, the experience was unforgettable. We swam with colorful fish and sea turtles, saw dolphins, and even got to see false killer whales. It was truly a great day out at sea. The crew was exceptional: Capt. Dani, Ben, Faavae, Kania, Roxanne, Kirra, Bernard, and Keely all made the trip special. Keely deserves a special shout-out! The crew provided educational facts, acted as lifeguards, served food and drinks, and even danced, making the whole experience fun, safe, and memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an incredible ocean adventure in Hawai'i. Great service, beautiful wildlife, and an outstanding crew!

Caleb and Ted did an absolutely amazing job on our tour! My girlfriends and I had so much fun and…read moresaw so many turtles and other fish! I would highly recommend anyone to take this tour with Diamond Head Cruises. Will absolutely be back! Thank you Caleb and Ted!

Zoe and Caleb were awesome! Will definitely come back and recommend to everyone! Love how intimate…read morethe tour was and we even saw dolphins!

It was a very delightful sunset sail! The captains and the…read morerest of the crew were so wonderful! The food and drinks were delish! We spotted a family of dolphins along the way. We had a great time!

Our family had a great time sailing and snorkeling. Jake and the rest of the crew were so friendly…read more The food and drinks were delicious. We bought the fish food and it was worth it. We saw lots of fish and pods of dolphins.

Did the UTV tour today and our tour guides K and Mike are amazing!!! They made our tour so fun and…read moreeducational.

We did a three hour UTV tour on June 21. Had the BEST time with our awesome tour guide Mike! He…read moremade our experience super enjoyable and made sure everyone had a great time!