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Island Water Sports Hawaii

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Took my daughter on this excursion for her 14th birthday. We loved it. It's a short ride to the dive site, or at least it felt that way with all the excitement and adrenaline running through us. The captain and crew told us exactly what was going to happen and how to communicate. They split the passengers into groups. Obviously, you stay with your family/friends. The underwater experience was about twenty minutes, and a third of that was taking pictures and the video they want to sale you. Good news is, IF there is time, they will take you down again. The only opportunity for improvement is, they didn't let us know when we could start operating our scooters again after the photo session ended. Feel like we wasted time sitting in one place and THAT made me panic. Had to use my sign for, "get me outta here!" So, that brings me to another compliment. My guide, one stays with you the whole time thank goodness, he was all over my hand signal. The response time was practically immediate. Didn't realize how deep we were until I wanted up. Ok, now the photos. The guy that took out groups photos and video did a great job. They gave us a bundle deal for the four of us. Just please remember to bring CASH for the tip. They will deserve it. All in all, we were happy with the experience. Our group ranged in age from 14-50 years old and we enjoyed it. The fish were very welcoming too!!! It helped that we had food for them. Lol.

Anjela RaneyAnjela Raney

20

First of all I only got to experience the scooter tour for 15 min or so. The operator never warned us that there’s extremely loud noise in the scooter helmet. Definitely not for people with phonophobia. I am ok with loud noise but my ears were almost deaf during the tour. You have to swim 10 feet ish from the scooter back to the boat. The guide for my scooter was very rude and yelled at me for clinging on to the scooter after the tour. I accidentally swallowed a gulp of sea water on my way out of the helmet and also can’t see anything since I don’t have any snorkeling mask on. I was terrified with salty sea water in my mouth, my nose, and my eyes. No one helped me swim back to the boat ladder and I had to kick really hard to get back. (I can swim in swimming pool, but has never swim in open sea and is thus afraid of it.) Also no one helped me climb back to the boat. I saw 1 sea turtle during the trip which is awesome. Other than that I only see a few fish which I can already see when snorkeling in shark’s cove. They use underwater camera to help you take pictures, and charge you 70 for the photo and video combo package. I definitely won’t recommend this tour to any friend. If you want to experience shallow sea water, go snorkel at two step in Kona. If you want to go deep to see more fish, go scuba diving with some nice coach instead.

Cathy SCathy S

30

This is an absolute must do in Hawaii! Such a cool experience and the crew was incredible. Puts your mind at ease, and so helpful and accommodating. They announced that you don't have to know how to swim, but that might not be the case for everyone. They drop you back off at the boat several feet away from the stairs and you have to swim back with a fairly strong current (I saw the male divers assisting people out, but the girl that helped me and my son expected us to swim back...which is fine, but not if you can't swim so just be aware if you're a non swimmer). The captain was incredible. Such a chill vibe and we saw lots of cool fish and several turtles. The pictures they take of you are awesome and well worth the price ($20/person). Once you're done, you get to snorkel while everyone else goes. So many things to see in the super clear water, but the current is strong so most wore life jackets! Overall I can't recommend this enough...absolutely amazing and memorable! Also they took all covid precautions, and sprayed down each helmet after each group went. Really impressed!

Mary RMary R

10

We had a fun time doing the submarine scooter tour! They have 8 sub scooters and they have divers assist tourists in groups from the boat to the canyon where turtles and fish can be seen. There are more people on the boat but they have snorkel equipment you can use and snacks and water you can enjoy while you wait for your turn. They also have an herbal oil to help customers with motion sickness. Each person gets one 20 minute turn underwater in the subs, the divers are carefully observing the whole time in case you need help or if you need to come up early. If you come up early be aware that it ends your 20 minutes (they tell you this beforehand too) so be sure you can handle it. Probably not for you if you are claustrophobic, I noticed some kids from other groups were too scared to go once they were in the water. The initial plunge under the water to get in the bubble was scary for me but after that it was fun. They have photos available for purchase which I thought was worth it since we weren’t bringing our cameras under the water.

Susannah SpencerSusannah Spencer

00

This is absolutely one of the best part of our trip: * The staffs are really nice, friendly and professional. I had been really nervous in the first place as I am not able to swim, but with the staff's patient and professional skills, I found I was in a good hand and pretty taken very well. And then I started to enjoy the left of the trip under the deeper water Getting so close to these fishes and the turtles, it was really exciting. * The experience of the whole trip was really nice and smoothy. Thanks to their well planning, I believe. e.g.: They grouped all the people who are wearing the same color of the wristband, which is helpful, the photographer would know our group, and took really good pictures and videos for you. I really love those, it was really rare moment and experience which will be worth to keep for ever and for no reason. They provide all the other gears, like snorkeling while waiting for the scooter. They provide you snacks and drinks to easy the tour. Anyway! Great job👍 And we had really good time..

Emily ChenEmily Chen

30

This is the best places forever, I will definitely come again and also introduce all my families and friends to here. Staffs are all kind! Because I registered it late, there is only one spot left, I give it to my 10-year-old daughter. I am so worried about her safety, because she go by herself for the whole trip. Nishimoto Dean is super super super kind and nice, he take care of my daughter so well, he said he has 3 kids, and he know how to take care of kids. He make a big surprise to me, because he use his personal phone to take so many photos and video, due to some reasons, I cannot get all of them by Message, he emailed all photos and videos to me! My daughter called him Uncle Dean, and talked about him all the way to hotel. As a traveller, I more focus on kids’ safety and happiness, Dean totally gave us these. By the way, when we left, staffs clean up the boat, make it clean for next group customers. I barely write a review, but this time, I want to write it, and want to share with anyone who needs true information.

L ML M

10

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