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Captain Max Boat Tours

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“ We saw tons of turtles that were away from the crowds since Kyla was able to guide us to the perfect spots. ” in 7 reviews

“ Savannah and Camila were great, they were very accommodating and great with my kids. ” in 3 reviews

“ Our captain Garrett was warm and welcoming and dive master Savannah ensured we saw plenty of turtles! ” in 5 reviews

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1125 Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96814

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At Captain Max Boat Tours, we offer semi-private tours with a maximum of 6 guests, ensuring an exclusive experience away from crowds. Ocean Raft adventures and Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tours promise thrilling encounters with marine life. With seasonal Whale Watching excursions, we offer unique experiences on Oahu's waters. Awarded "Best of the Best Oahu" and "Travelers Choice" on TripAdvisor we prioritize fun and excitement, promising memorable excursions for adventurers seeking something special. …

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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.

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Jan 27, 2024

Mahalo for taking the time to write such an awesome review! We are so happy you had a great experience with us on your Private Boat Tour / Snorkel to Turtle Canyon.

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

My husband booked a tour with Captain Max Boat tours last minute for 8/20 and it was a great experience. It's a small tour which I prefer.. they take a max of 6 guests. Garret and Ricky were awesome! Very Chill and laidback.. provided us all the information and guided us through the whole experience. It was my sister in law and her kids first time snorkeling and they were very patient and supportive of them as they eased into it. They brought us to a popular spot with Ricky's knowledge of the fish and turtles! The boat ride was fun as well. Provided us with life vests, felt safe and had a good time. We would all definitely do it again and recommend to others!

Had an amazing experience with Captain Max tours and saw lots of turtles, fish and a monk otter/lion. The water was great and the small group was very nice. Garrett and Kyla our guides were top notch however I don't recommend sitting in the front of the boat on the way out unless you are up for Mr. Toads Wild Ride :). I was pretty nervous and rode behind Garrett on the way back which was enjoyable as all get out. Highly recommend - worth every penny.

Oct 31, 2023

Mahalo for coming out with us on our turtle Canyon snorkel tour in Waikiki! We are so happy you had a good time snorkeling with the sea turtles with us on our semi private boat tour adventure.

I cannot say enjoy great thing about this tour. My wife and I had read all the great the reviews here and on Facebook and they were all spot on! Santiago and Camilla were great they gave us information about the area, the reef and even some great things to do after the the tour. We went on the 8 am tour and it was worth it. We were told there was more activity and this was true. We showed and parked. Parking is cheap $1 an hour and you do it through an app which is super easy. We have used the app before. The app is Parkmobile. At 8am parking was a breeze but when we left at 945 the lot was full so plan accordingly. The crew greeted us and got us to the boat. After a quick safety briefing we were off. Normally 6 per tour we were lucky and only had four. The crew had waters and some juices available in a cooler as well. The boat ride was smooth no big seas. Yes the boat does rock a bit but there is so much going on there is no time to worry about the swells. A quick ride out along Waikiki and we got to the spot. This company guaranteed turtles and we got them and more! On the way out we also got to see dolphins galore ! We actually saw more dolphins than turtles. Santiago was great he was in the water the whole time with us pointing out where to look and go. The dolphins and turtles were around us the whole time. The turtles are much easier to photograph than the dolphins as they were too busy playing. My wife and I are strong swimmers so we went the noodle route but they have life jackets available. The other couple we were with the wife wasn't a swimmer and the crew made her feel at ease and took extra care. They brief you on how to use the equipment. You can opt for using fins or not, I wish I had. The fins allow you to cruise a bit faster. The tour is right over a turtle cleaning station so you will see plenty of turtles and fish. The visibility was great as well. We paid the additional for the GoPro service and it was worth it. Instead of trying fumble with a phone or camera it was nice to have someone who knows where to look so it for us. We took our phones and the crew took pictures with them for us. Before we got off the boat we had all our pictures and videos! Luckily the crew had iPhones so they just Airdropped them to me. We saw other tours with tons of folks and big boats but it was nice to be in a small group on a small boat. This tour makes it feel like your own personal charter because of the small size. I always look to support the little guy or gal. This tour was much less expensive and I know the experience we got was just as good if not better than a more expensive tour.

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Jun 23, 2022

WOW! Glen! Mahalo for this amazing post and review of your experience with us! We truly appreciate your kind words - it goes a long way! Mahalo and we will sea you aboard next time! :)

We are so lucky we found captain Max boat tours on Yelp. I loved how knowledgeable our guides were. The best captain Max boat tours is that it's a small group I think the max amount is 6 guests. We had two guides telling us where to look and the captain was on the boat pointing out turtles. It's easier to listen when you aren't in a giant group like other tours on the island. We even got to see dolphins jumping out of the water and playing with each other. The team was amazing, friendly, knowledgeable we had a blast today. I took stunning videos. We will be back.

Jun 28, 2022

Mahalo for your Review!!

We booked the turtle excursion from Captain Max Boat Tours through our hotel in Waikiki. What an amazing choice! We got to the pier (B) and filled out the online waivers by accessing a QR code. Soon we were getting on the boat and getting prepared for our snorkel session. Captain Max and Kyla We're amazing! They were super friendly and we chatted on the way out to the turtle area in the water. We listened to tunes on the way back, and we're given some complimentary water or juice. Captain Max even took some photos of our group. There is also an option for Kyla to GoPro your party, but the girls had underwater cameras so we didn't choose that option. But the time we had was amazing! We received great instruction in order to have the best experience. Kyla brought snacks for the fish so we would have great views and be surrounded by schools of fish, then let us know when she saw a turtle that we may not have seen. What majestic creatures! It was so great seeing them in groups near the bottom, and come up even to the surface of the water. Then one of the guys that Kyla knows showed us an octopus that he got, and that was really cool. This excursion is great for those with and without experience. It helps if you are at least a moderate swimmer, but there are life jackets another flotation devices available to help you along. We really had a great family outing, and would recommend Captain Max boat tours to anyone. Mahalo!

Oct 26, 2022

Mahalo for taking the time to leave us such a detailed and kind review about your experience with us! We are so excited to hear you had an amazing time with us and we hope to welcome you aboard again in the future :)

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.

Found Captain Max Boat Tours through an AirBnB Experience. Our snorkel guide and boat captain were great. Both were super knowledgeable and friendly. I also liked how it's a small, intimate group of 6 guests max, especially when you get to the snorkel spots and see other boats of 20 trying to wrangle themselves together. Bring cash for a tip. **O'AHU DOES NOT REALLY HAVE ANY BRANCH OF MAJOR BANKS SO WITHDRAW BEFORE YOU FLY**

Apr 3, 2023

Mahalo Justin for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We're so happy to hear you had a great time with our crew and we hope to see you again in the future :)

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.

Jun 16, 2023

Mahalo Patrick for taking the time to let us know about your experience with us! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing time :)

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1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu , Hawaii 96814 USA

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Reviewed by Robert L.

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... Read more

Reviewed by Tenele S.

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... Read more

Reviewed by Erika D.

My husband booked a tour with Captain Max Boat tours last minute for 8/20 and it was a great experience. It's a small tour which I prefer.. they take a max of 6 guests. Garret and Ricky were... Read more

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