Aloha Kauai Tours

We really enjoyed our snorkeling experience with Paul and Cullen. Paul kept us laughing and both were so helpful and knowledgeable. We saw some amazing fish and even got to hold an octopus! We highly recommend the Original Aloha Kauai Tours!

Paul and Collin were awesome guides. Paul is incredibly entertaining and Collin is very patient and personable.
I’ve been snorkeling before, and was a little skeptical about the tour given that it wasn’t on a boat and i could rent my own equipment for well below the price of the tour. To make it even harder on them, I am a former tour guide with many years of experiences, and I’m constantly finding boring and uninformed tours guides.
But not the case here, it was totally worth it and more. The guides not only made the experience incredibly fun and entertaining, but it was very informative as well. They took a lot of time to explain to us proper snorkel technique and show us what to do and how we might experience (or have experienced) problems and how to fix them.
They also were extremely helpful with some of our fellow tour goers’ equipment that they had brought themselves (you really don’t need to, they have sizes that fit everyone in our group from 5′ small feet to 6’4“ish and big feet.)
I learned a lot… they showed us so many different creatures (and we got to hold an octopus!) and the whole thing was a blast. Highly recommended.

Because both my husband and myself get motion sick from time to time we tried this tour since we don’t have to be on a boat to go snorkeling. The staff is great and informative. The only issue I had was the small rubber part that keeps the water out while your breathing was not down all the way. It was such a small area that was up that we could not see right away where the water was coming in at when I complained about sucking in sea water. They fixed it of course. I wish I would have said something sooner instead of thinking it was user error since I have never snorkeled before. I would still go through this tour group again the next time we are out that way.

Had a great time with Manuel, Cullen, and Johnny? They are super welcoming and informative. Very accommodating to less confident snorkelers. We did the seafun tour through the NCL shore excursion desk and it was amazing. 3 sea turtles, held an octopus, and a million really cool fishes! I couldn’t ask for more. They also take photos and share for free on facebook which is a huge bonus and verrrrrryyyy hard to find in tourism. Most companies will totally scam you for photos or video. Great job guys. Feels like ohana!

This is by far one of the most fun adventures I’ve been on! We booked our adventure the day before with no problems and we were in a very small group of only 8 people.
Our tour guides were awesome Collin and Paul. Paul was awesome and super funny, had us laughing the whole entire time! You go to their office where they fit you with a wetsuit, mask and fins. They give you a little demo on what to do and then hop in the van to go to the beach.
The snorkeling it’s was awesome. When you get to the beach they make sure you feel comfortable and safe before you get in the water. The guides also help you get in as well. I’m not the best swimmer and the cool part is one of the guides pulls around a surf board and all you have to do is hold on, of course if you feel comfortable enough you can go out by yourself. If you have to go back to shore, they get you back and help you out of the water.
The fish were awesome. Got to see sea turtles and hold an octopus! I would recommend this tour to anyone especially if you are a newbie or do not feel comfortable in the water. Make sure to tip them too!

We had never been snorkeling before and Paul was a great guide! He’s a goofy guy and very funny! He’s very experienced and helped show us the easiest way to get in and out of the water and get masks/​flippers on without a hassle. He even poked a few places in the coral and found a tiny octopus! We had a great time and this was easily re favorite activity of our vacation.

Amazing experience. Cullen, our tour guide was super cool, and laid back. Very helpful for everyone!
Mike, the owner is knowledgeable, and a great guy.
I highly recommend it!

We went to Kauai on our honeymoon in October and we loved our snorkeling experience with Aloha Kauai Tours! They took pictures for us and posted them on facebook. The guides were so funny and nice. They made you feel safe and made sure we saw cool fish and animals. We saw an octopus, eels, and all kinds of cool fish! I would definitely go to this company again!

Just wanted to Thank Mike and Nick and let everyone know what a wonderful time we had. My wife and I love to travel and meet new folks and it was certainly fortunate that we happened to drop in for our tour on a slower day so we could take our time and enjoy this awesome Island from the views offered on the back roads tour.

We booked these guys for our honeymoon excursion because they had the best price around but we got way more than just a good price. This was by far the best tour I have ever had. Our guides were absolutely amazing and treated us wonderfully. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for adventure. The owner is amazing and will definitely treat you with true kindness. Don’t go anywhere else!

They were great. Picked us up on time, and explained what was going to happen when we went out in the water. The wetsuits were clean and they had all different sizes. We felt safe during the tour and enjoyed ourselves.

Paul and Devon were great guides. We appreciated the lively conversation and information about the island of Kauai. They were great instructors. Listen and obey! They will keep you safe and make sure you see awesome sea life like sea turtles and octopus. The equipment seemed good (just the opinion of a novice). I would love to take the rest of Aloha Kauai’s tours if we had more time on the island.
They took us North to Anini Beach because of the swells on the South Shore. Gorgeous setting and the snacks and drinks after were much appreciated.
Remember to keep your fins off the floor and float. Mahalo to Paul and Devon for an awesome first snorkeling experience!

These guys are awesome. The owner and his wife are just about the coolest couple to work with and they really try hard to make sure you have a good time.
Our snorkel guide was equally awesome and gave us some great insight into the island (and not just the snorkel part). We got to snorkel in the southern part of the island but had time to go see turtles as well.
If you have a snorkel need, go with these guys. You won’t go wrong.

On honeymoon, my wife and I booked a snorkeling trip with Aloha Kauai Tours. Our guide, Paul Miranda, picked us up at the Garden Island Inn and cracked jokes, told stories, shared local history, and made helicopter noises till my face hurt from laughing!
I’m new to snorkeling, so I followed Paul around in my tour-​issued mask, snorkel, fins, and wet suite in the water near Poipu. He showed us an eel, a flat fish that blends in with the sand, and lots of colorful fish. Paul kept his group together and actually cared that we had a good time.
This is my first review on Unilocal.I highly recommend this place.

We booked an off shore snorkeling tour through Aloha Kauai Tours and were very pleased. Our tour guide, Kailee was very nice, knowledgeable, and really seemed like she loved what she was doing (how could you not). We saw sea turtles and a variety of fish. I would definitely go through Aloha Kauai tours again.

My husband and I went on the rainforest tour and had a fantastic time! Our tour guide, Kailee, was so friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. The van ride was bumpy, so sit close to the front of the van if you want a smoother ride. If you have just a week on Kauai, you must book this tour.

Booked an excursion in Kauai while my wife and I were on our 2 week honeymoon cruise through Princess Cruises to do some beach snorkeling with Alohha Kauai Tours.
We were picked up at the port by Nicole, Sale and his wife Tanya right on time and headed to their offices where we were fitted with our gear. Soon we were off to Lawai Beach for a morning of snorkeling.
We were briefed at the beach on the do’s-and-don’ts and soon we were out in the water. Tanya and Nicole took care of the first timers by heading out with some long-​boards, so all people had to do was hold onto the board and let them hang on for the ride. I personally am an average swimmer and started off holding onto the board and being my first time I felt a little awkward, but soon I was off on my own.
I loved the attention given to those who needed it by the staff of AKT. They were more than willing to answer any questions and point out interesting facts and figures about particular marine life local to Kauai.
Spending a few hours with the team from AKT, you can tell they love what they do and it clearly shows in their work with us visitors. The respect and love for the land and sea they call home is abundantly clear in the overall attitude they have with the people they work with. Even Sale made it clear that due to the scheduled «nature of the beast» that is the cruise industry, they didn’t want to treat us like a number but actually give us an experience unique to everyone. You could tell he wished he could keep us out there for the entire day but unfortunately time isn’t on our side when you’re ship has a tight schedule.
Nonetheless, the morning was a success in getting me hooked into the world of snorkeling. I saw amazing fish and even a Pacific Green Sea Turtle!
After some snacks back at the vans (where we were able to socialize with fellow curisers and the AKT staff), we were soon heading back to the port. On the way back, Nichole took us on some sightseeing back roads in order to give us a little more history behind Kauai’s South Shore. Got a chance to get some pictures and learn some historical facts too.
An amazing experience with Aloha Kauai Tours! Natalie and I will return someday and I think we might hire them for the day to take us out and do more things around the island. Definitely a top notch company aimed to informed and educate the masses about the wonderful and beautiful Island they call home.

Whether it’s rainforest, backroads, or seafun, Aloha Kauai Tours is your choice operator and tour guide. You’ll find convenience, punctuality, and information with this group. The guides, too… they rock! Can’t wait to get back and indulge again, in all — things Kauai.

Excellent group to explore the island! I highly recomend!

We booked Aloha Kauai Tours (via email) to take us snorkeling during our recent trip to Kauai. They responded in a very timely manner and answered all our questions. They were so sweet — they even called us the day before to let us know another family of 8 booked the same time as us and asked if we wanted to change our day/​time so that we would be in a smaller group. We said we didn’t mind although it was very considerate of them to ask us.
We went early on a Tuesday morning. They came to our resort to pick us up and take us to Poipu. Our guide, Kailee, was really entertaining. She gave us a run down of everything that was going to happen. She knew I was pregnant and wanted to make sure I was comfortable with what we were going to do. She even brought me several wetsuits to try on, to make sure I got the best fit due to my belly.
Her sidekick, Paul, met us at Poipu and was my best friend for the day. He had a floating board with rope handles for the people who needed it (like me). They were both so patient and caring, especially towards me since they knew it was my first time. Kailee even fixed my mouthpiece to make sure I was ok with it and able to breathe.
After the first hour where we saw numerous fish (including the humu!), sea urchins, corals, eels, and starfish, we went back to the van and Paul served us hot tea. It was so perfect since we were all pretty cold, stepping out of the ocean minutes before.
The second hour of snorkeling (at a different part of the beach), was a bit more challenging (the waters are deeper and you have to step over different sized rocks), but this is where you get to see the sea turtles! I had to sit this one out because I had trouble breathing and didn’t want to risk climbing over the rocks and falling since I am pregnant, but my husband went and took the waterproof disposable camera with him. They saw at least 20 sea turtles swimming around and my husband managed to get a few photos for me.
We both really enjoyed snorkeling and thought that both Kailee and Paul were amazing. The tour was definitely worth paying for! I’d definitely do it again and hope I can see the sea turtles next time!