Pure Aloha Adventures

We recently went on the Pure Aloha Adventures, Oahu Catamaran Snorkeling Tour off the coast of Oahu, and it was easily one of the highlights on island. If you’re looking for a relaxed, authentic, and safe way to snorkel with sea turtles, this is the tour to book. 🛥️ The Oahu Catamaran: The boat was clean, spacious, and not overcrowded like some of the big commercial tours. It had a friendly, laid-back crew with great music and a knowledgeable, fun-loving crew with two adorable dogs. They made sure everyone was comfortable and knew what to expect before we even got in the water. The cruise along the Waikiki coastline was absolutely stunning. 🐢 Snorkeling with Turtles: The snorkeling spot was excellent with relatively calm waters with decent visibility. Within minutes of getting into the water, I saw multiple fish and two Hawaiian green sea turtles gliding gracefully through the ocean water. The guides were great about pointing out marine life and making sure everyone stayed respectful of the turtles and the environment. 🛟 Safety & Support: Whether you’re a strong swimmer or a little nervous, they had flotation devices, snorkel gear, and patient instructors ready to assist. The vibe was totally supportive and non-intimidating, even for first-timers. 🌈 Overall Experience: The small group size, personal attention, and genuine aloha spirit set this tour apart. It felt less like a tourist excursion and more like spending the day with local friends who truly love and respect the ocean. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Whether you’re visiting Oahu for the first time or a return traveler, Pure Aloha Adventures delivers a magical, responsible, and memorable ocean experience. Great for solo travelers, couples, and even families with teens.

Nyle is a fabulous guide! Gave great instructions so that we could safely see the deeper and more shallow reefs. Such a great tour! Saw dozens of types of beautiful fish. Even saw an octopus and brittle starfish. I wasn't expecting to be …

I’ll be honest. We booked this tour because I’ve tried to get into Hanauma bay in the past with no luck. This time I wanted to be certain we could get it during our time in Oahu. My strategy worked well. I didn’t have to wait until two days before and didn’t have to stress about not getting in. But it was even better than that! We skipped all of the lines and hassle, too! As experienced snorkelers, we didn’t think we needed the guide, but having Nyle was fantastic. She knew exactly where the best spots were! Plus she takes great photos and videos for you, too. That’s an add on, but it’s super reasonable. Overall, this was a huge highlight of our trip. Just book with Aloha Adventures. You’ll be glad you did.