Incredible experience! Our instructor, Alia, picked us up from the neighborhood before Hanauma Bay since the parking lot was fully packed. We got off to a slow start but she more than made up for it and our time didn't start until we were in the water. Things were explained well and in a friendly manner. Our gear was ready and organized. I was with my parents who were nervous about snorkeling for the first time as were the other 2 people in our group but Alia was very patient and made them feel comfortable. I did my own thing while she helped them. It was a wonderful time and I would recommend it to anyone. Can't wait to return for another experience! read more

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We had a fantastic first snorkel adventure. Eva was the best - she took time to explain everything so my wife could enjoy Hanamau Bay. We cannot wait to come back and go again. We went at 10:30am and parking is absolutely crazy - I would recommend going early. Mahalo Eva read more

Pure Aloha Adventures - The blues in the bay are beautiful. - Tours Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My friends and I had an awesome time snorkeling with our tour guide, Alia! She was so nice, friendly, and professional! We were all beginners and her calm and patient demeanor helped to relieve our beginner jitters as she was teaching us how to snorkel. She explained everything we were going to do and also gave us tips on how to better navigate through the water. Don't worry if you're not a strong swimmer like myself, Alia was prepared with extra floaties! I felt safe, especially with Alia guiding us. I felt like Alia really went above and beyond, and I could tell that she loves to snorkel. Her passion for the ocean and its inhabitants really shines through when she talks about her experiences. It was great to meet her, couldn't have had a better guide for my first time snorkeling! Thanks again Alia!! As per the Pure Aloha instructions, if the parking lot at Hanauma Bay is full, park on Nawiliwili Street. Make sure to call them to let them know you're parked there, and your tour guide will pick you up and drop you off! read more

I made a reservation the day before and there was still spots left!!! We got lucky!! We choose the snorkeling (swimming with turtles) and I am so happy that we did. The crew was extremely nice and you could tell they knew what they were doing. The captain Steve was nice and made sure we were safe. Kali and Chris were very knowledgeable and helpful as well. Snacks and drinks were provided which was nice. Once we got to the "cleaning station" as they call it we were there for a good amount of time. We saw a total of 4 sea turtles and many reef fish. It was an unforgettable experience. I recommend having a waterproof case if you want any pictures or videos. I did not have a waterproof case so I did not get any, but the experience itself was amazing and it's going to stay with me for life :) read more

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If you're thinking about doing a snorkeling tour, just do it! I had never snorkeled before, but Eva is a great instructor and will patiently walk you through the snorkeling process - from the correct way to wear your mask to making sure your flippers are the right size. I was nervous the first few times I tried putting my head under water and breathing through the tube, but, after a few more tries, I was snorkeling away! And, boy, is there a lot to see at the Hanauma Bay coral reef. You are guaranteed to see tons of colorful, fun fish who will swim right next to you with zero fear. After the introduction, Eva transitions from instructor to guide and will point out interesting things to look at underwater. She picked up rocks off the coral floor and found a starfish and a sea cucumber for us to look at and even hold! She really made my first time snorkeling really enjoyable and a highlight of my trip to Oahu! I was sad when the 90 minutes was up. A few tips: Bring your own underwater camera! Eva takes great photos, but it's fun to take your own, and you can buy an underwater camera on Amazon for $5. Also, arrive extra early! I arrived at 12:30 for a 1pm tour, and I was the last of the group to get there. read more

Great experience. The pricing was just right for a two and a half hour excursion with provided snorkeling equipment and snacks. The captain Krash and the owner who assisted him and joined us in the water were so friendly and fun! Although the swells made visibility a bit difficult we still got our eyes on several large turtles and plenty of fish. I did get a bit sea sick but who cares! I have never seen such beautiful creature so close. Would recommend to anyone! read more

Used this company to book a snorkeling trip. The trip promised seeing sea turtles. I didn't think that would be guaranteed, but was definitively hoping to see some fish. We probably saw at least seven sea turtles. It was amazing. They took us to a great spot and we saw a ton of fish and the beautiful turtles. They provided the snorkeling equipment which was disinfected along with snacks on the boat. It was a great trip! read more

We just returned from our 1st trip ever to Hawaii and Pure Aloha and, more specifically, Guide Ava is why we will be returning. We booked a snorkeling excursion through Groupon and I can tell you that this was, by far, our best excursion while there. There were only 3 of us in our group--me, my wife, and my son, and it was much more enjoyable than those bigger groups. Our main objective was to see some sea turtle and Ava knew just where they usually hang out. We were stoked when we were able to actually swim really close with a few. Needless to say, we have no problem with giving Pure Aloha Adventures the highest recommendation. We will be return customers!!! Thanks Ava!! The Crains read more

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So much fun!! Yes, we saw turtles and beautiful fish! It was magical. The boat was clean, and I love that they supplied snacks and drinks. The crew was nice and informative. It was a beautiful ride out, enough time to explore as a group, and a safe ride back!! Highly recommend! read more

We took the Turtle Canyon snorkeling tour. It was nothing short of amazing. The crew was positive, helpful, and encouraging. We were able to see several sea turtles in the wild. It was great. Would do it again. read more

We had a fun time on our snorkel adventure! The crew was fun and knowledgeable. They provided us with all equipment, snacks and drinks. We saw lots of cool fish and sea turtles so we were pleased! read more

Needless to say, they have the best SUP lessons on the island and worth every penny for their outstanding services! My husband and I had to ask for their help because we previously attempted to rent a SUP from another company (North Shore Surf Shop) and ended up stranded in the open ocean and was helped by a lifeguard. The rentals shop gave us bad advice on the wind & current conditions and the ideal beach for beginner SUP. Eva of Pure Aloha Adventures advised us to change the lesson date to a less windy day. She also gave us advice on which locations on the island are suitable for SUP and gave us very detailed instructions on how to control the paddle. Now I feel very confident with SUP. We were surprised to see so many turtles at Ala Moana Beach, which we had never experienced before even though we live nearby. read more

They are amazing ! Super kind and knowledgeable! We were fine but there was others who were having trouble spotting the turtles and one of the guides would pull them on his board. They all wanted to make sure we saw the turtles before leaving ! Definitely recommend to book with them ! read more

I went to Hawaii for the first time and a must-do on my bucket list was to go snorkeling and see a sea turtle! Thanks to Eva at Pure Aloha Adventures I can scratch that off my list! She spotted a sea turtle feeding and next thing I know the sea was swimming alongside of me. And to top it off, Eva took pictures of the entire encounter using her GoPro camera. Eva was such a great snorkeling instructor and super down to earth. I def recommend this for anyone costing Oahu. read more

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Our first time as a family in Hawaii and of the several excursions this was the kids favorite. The kids are good swimmers, but never formally snorkeled but the crew was patient and gave great instructions. Make sure you arrive on time(kudos they provide detail instructions on how to get to the boat, you won't get lost). Shoes stay on the dock but locked away. It's a 15 minute beautiful boat ride out to the reef. There are plenty of snacks and water/soft drinks/juice on board. Not rough riding at all for anyone concerned about sea sickness. Once anchored, you get your gear on and then swim about 100 feet out to the reef area. There is a guide and 2 life guards in the water with the group at all times. There are also other boats/groups out at the same time and it seems like they know to take turns. One group is out there on the reef area at a time so its not crowded and also not lonely either. There is also a lily pad for those who want to get in the water but not swim out. The guide will point our turtles as well as give you hints and tips on how to free dive. On our trip we saw about 8-10 turtles at about 10-15 feet depth. We were out there a hour but we couldn't believe how fast time flew while we were out in the ocean. The water was definitely cold (it's December after all) but if you keep swimming you'll stay warm. All in all, this is a must do, highly recommend this small business owned by husband and wife and well worth the time and money and we would 100% do this again! read more

This was an excellent experience. The crew made sure we were safe, comfortable, and informed. They were very friendly and made sure everyone was taken care of. We saw lots of turtles and loads of fish. I highly recommend this trip to anyone. read more

Eva was so kind to give me some time and advice over the phone regarding my first SUP purchase! When I'm back in Oahu, I will definitely come SUP with her just because of my positive experience on the phone with her. She embodies Aloha Spirit! Mahalo. read more

We went on the Honolulu Snorkel with Turtles Adventure! The location they have chosen is full of turtles, a variety of fish and a lot of other sea life! We had a first time snorkeler in our group who immediately felt comfortable in the water. Captain Krash was extremely funny and we loved Sushi! Sal was in the water the entire time for safety but was also quick to get our attention when turtles were surfacing! I can't count how many turtles we got to see! On the way back to the harbor we were lucky enough to come across Bottlenose Spinner Dolphins doing tricks and swimming along side the boat! It was an amazing experience none of us will ever forget! read more

This was my friend and I's first time in Hawaii as well as trying snorkeling and it was such an amazing experience! Hanauma bay is gorgeous and Eva taught us so much that even us first timers started feeling confident by the end of the session. We even spotted a sea turtle that we were able to swim around and take pictures with :) Worth every penny in my opinion and would definitely do again! read more

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Had a good time going on a turtle snorkel trip with this crew. Captain Crash is a really nice friendly guy and so was his mate. These types of trips are subject to the whim of weather and nature and how much you can take. We saw some turtles and had a good time so all in all a good experience and we recommend these guys. read more

We had such a great time! The crew was awesome! Totally recommend! Will definitely use them again when I return!

We had a great time with Nyle our guide. To us, hiring a guide was absolutely worth it and getting to Hanauma Bay would have been too much of a hassle to not maximize the experience. Nyle took us to spots that nobody else was going to and showed us active coral reef and many other spots it would be impossible to know about. Well worth it and a memory we won't forget. read more

Great tour! They were super accommodating and helpful. We were late due to traffic, and they totally made us feel Ok, and rescheduled us with no hassle. It was a very professional, stress free and great tour. Would totally recommend to anyone! read more

Went out today in choppy waters, but my bf and I had a lot of fun. We saw lots of beautiful fish-big and small. We swam with a school of fish. Nyle was a great guide! I felt comfortable having her as a guide since I'm not a strong swimmer. Thank you Nyle for taking the time with us. She is also knowledgeable about where to find the local fish and corals. We had a great time! read more

Made me feel like snorkeling was super easy. And with Pure Aloha it was. I enjoyed the guide's honest opinions about the bay. We saw all the amazing animals and felt super safe going out to the outer reef. Highly recommend. read more

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We had a wonderful time! Not only did we have the freedom to swim around and explore but also the safety net of the staff. You will most likely see tons of turtles! This is also the perfect amount of time in the water, you won't get too tired and the soda and snacks pick you right back up on the ride back! It's not even 15min to the spot!! Great staff with a fun and friendly environment! Thanks again! Well certainly return for a second trip this go around! read more

My family and I booked the Turtle Swim. We had such a nice time. It was a short boat ride to our destination. We saw about 8 turtles. Two of the 8 were huge. That made the trip so worth it. We also saw butterfly fish and other types of fish. Krash , Sushi ( the dog) and Glen were very welcoming, informative and accommodating. Highly recommend, 10/10 would definitely do this again. read more

Booked a snorkeling tour with Lindsey on the day before. The online booking process was simple and direction to the meet up location was clear as well. If you have any questions, just call the number and they will respond! The actual snorkeling was one hour but there was a video orientation that you'll have to watch before heading down to Hanauma Bay. Highly recommend! read more

This was our first time snorkeling and Kim was so great. She gave us great instructions and was very patient. My daughter got it right away. She was excited. Kim told us about being careful with the coral ahs wheew she wasn't kidding. We banged our knees a lot lol. We wanted to go back the next day. But didn't have enough time. Next time we will definitely do a lot more with Pure Aloha Adventures!!! read more

Pure Aloha Adventures - Snorkeling with my daughter in Hanauma Bay March 13th 2017 - Tours Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very fun and got to see some cool turtles!!! Loved the experience and instructors were super helpful! Definitely recommend

So glad to see this business still thriving. We had the pleasure of snorkeling with Alia today who was very sweet, patient, and knowledgeable. You definitely can't go wrong with this tour no matter who you get. Mahalo!!! read more

First of all, we did not really tour with Pure Aloha. But I am still giving it a 5 star because of its customer service. We found the snorkeling deal through Groupon. However, due to some miscommunication between the tour guide (who was on her first day) and us, we missed each other. We ended up renting the equipment and tried ourselves, and Hanauma Bay was breathtaking. Eva and I communicated about what happened and we received full refund from Groupon (unfortunately, we only rent the car for today and tomorrow, but tomorrow is a Tuesday). At the beginning, I was disappointed but since it turned out the visibility was not that great (:p) due to a sea storm, and that we still had a good time there, and most importantly the considerate costumer service, we still very much enjoyed our day! read more

Best snorkeling tour. The tour guides and captain were all super friendly, very accommodating, and were very proactive about safety. The parking can be slim so go at least 30 minutes earlier if possible. read more

Eva was amazing she was so sweet and patience! Loved her. We loved snorkeling with pure Aloha adventures and the picture package is totally worth buying to capture your adventure with! read more

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Ask for Eva as the tour guide she is awesome!!! Driving up into this parking lot before our destined time we met with the parking lot attendant and he told us there were already 52 jelly-fish stings. It was only 10AM so we were definitely alarmed. I honestly didn't want my vacation to be wasted with a day dreading a jelly-fish sting. So we paid our $1 and parked the car with my heart pounding. I then met at the gift shop and saw Eva our guide for the snorkeling adventure she had just arrived. She gave us the you shouldn't or should speech as anyone that doesn't want to be liable for any health issues would. We proceeded to ask her many questions about the jelly-fish stings and then decided we will stick with our snorkeling appointment. Eva remained calm and tried to sooth our worries after deciding to stick to our appointment time. (There are THOUSANDS of people visiting this location everyday so 52 stings may sound like a lot but its a small fraction of people doing dumb things). Eva went over all the necessary things to know to snorkel and not to panic if anything happens and just to flop on your back and slowly compose yourself. We got to see so many different fishes and even an eel? I'm not too sure because it was hiding under a rock. No sea turtles :(. I personally would definitely be back and try scuba diving the next time around. For the first experience and patience big props to Eva for taking care of me! Will recommend this service to anyone trying snorkeling for the first time. Tip: Stick to your guide! Don't do your own thing you will end up regretting it. read more

Had a nice experience on our Hanauma Bay guided snorkeling tour. Booking was easy and the directions provided through email was detailed and helpful planning for the trip out. We went on a Monday in mid September. A couple of things to keep in mind, Hanauma Bay is a very popular spot on the island. It was fairly busy with other visitors during our late morning/early afternoon tour. I'd recommend taking the early morning tour as we were told the fish and turtles tend to get scared off with the snorkel traffic. Also, the parking lot can fill quickly and spots are not available. We will definitely consider going back in the winter when the tides are calmer and there's a chance to see whales. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves with our friendly tour guide snorkeling in the bay. -Gratuity is appreciated read more

We did the guided snorkeling tour in Hanauma Bay and had an amazing time. Things were well organized and our guide, Nyle was awesome. Things moved along quickly, but we never felt rushed. Nyle was super cool and very patient with one nervous swimmer that was a part of our tour. Would highly recommend! read more

Another 5 stars for Eva! She was amazing! These reviews are the reason I scheduled the snorkeling tour. I must say- Eva definitely went above and beyond! This was our first time snorkeling and definitely won't be our last. Eva was very informative, kind, attentive, and most of all caring. I had a couple of moment when I panicked (that's just the type of person I am- super cautious) and Eva was always there to check on me. She even allowed me to use her body to balance myself a few times. This snorkeling tour was hands down the best part of our trip- it is a MUST. I felt like I was inside a National Geographic episode. Most of all, you can tell Eva loves her job, it shows in her work ethic. We saw a sea turtle which was absolutely incredible. We also saw several species of fish. Just beautiful! They provide you with the following- Professional snorkeling gear Fins (optional) Flotation device (optional) An awesome instructor! I recommend all! Hope this review helps. read more

We had great experience with Alia who was our instructor for snorkeling. I am not a fan of snorkeling but still wanted to try. She basically held my hands all the time when we snorkeled. We were lucky to see a variety of fish and sea turtle, which was super fun. Highly recommend :) read more

Highly recommended!! Alia is such a great instructor. I was really afraid of water but she was very patient and made me comfortable in the water. I was able to enjoy snorkeling all thanks to Alia! read more