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Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA)

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
808-854-4401
Ranked #5 of 84 tours in Kailua-Kona
5.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Aloha & welcome. If you want an amazing ocean adventure like no other offered in Hawaii, come see us! Only we can offer you the comfort and speed of...... more » Owner description: Aloha & welcome. If you want an amazing ocean adventure like no other offered in Hawaii, come see us! Only we can offer you the comfort and speed of the Ocean Warrior--an 11-meter Navy assault vessel designed for and used by the Navy S.E.A.L. Teams and Special Warfare Operations. With this amazing vessel we have a further range than our competition and can get you there fast and comfortably. And did we mention that both of our captains are world-class freedivers and underwater photographers with over 20 years of ocean experience? Take a look around the website to see what we offer and feel free to either book online or give us a call to reserve your seat! Mahalo! « less
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Lawrence, Kansas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

You are selling yourself short if you don't book a day with WHOA. Fast boat, amazing sea life and these guys know how to get you there! More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
May 1, 2012

Short, sweet and to the point. Who we are and what we offer is different! We are more than just another snorkeling trip. Thank you for your time and review. More

Hermiston, Oregon
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stumbled upon this excursion while looking for things to do in Hawaii, and are so glad we did. Wild Hawaiian Ocean Adventures truly lives up their name. Brett, Deron, and Harry(I hope that is really your name and Deron was messing with us, lol) were great guides, they were very knowledgable and down to earth. They took us to... More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
April 27, 2012

Roberta, thank you for taking the time for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed WHOA and decided to do somethig different. That usually makes the vacation a fun and memorable vacation. We just truly love sharing our lpassion and knowledge of the ocean and its inhabitants. That is our primary "job" and we want you to truly have... More

1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

WHOA is an exceptional experience! The crew is informative and fun, the wildlife is abundant and the cliff jumping is extreme. I highly recommend this adventure if you can only do one thing on your trip. The only downside is all other boating experiences will pale in comparison! Much Mahalo to WHOA! More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
April 24, 2012

Thank you very much for your time and your review. We are glad you enjoyed the exhilaration and excitement of our Extreme Ocean Journey. More

Dangriga, Belize
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

WHOA is simply the best. If you are heading over to the Big Island you have to add this to your must-do list. Brett and Deron are phenomenal hosts offering the highest level of professionalism and knowledge on Kona marine life. Brett is a ex-freediving world champ and Deron (also a US freediving record holder) is a highly accomplished underwater... More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
April 24, 2012

Thank you Niki for your review. Because of the background and aquatic experience of our captains, we are able to cater to laypeople, expert watermen and photographers all looking to catch a glimpse of a second to none ocean experience. More

Double K Town
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

A truly unique boat with a great crew. The boats capabilities allow them to take you to locations that others cannot. Lot's of adventure mixed with great service. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Thanks again for a great trip. More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
April 18, 2012

Thank you for your time and review. Glad you chose to come with WHOA for an out of the ordinary ocean adventure. More

Calgary, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

We went out with Deron and Brett on a 4 hour adventure and what an adventure it was. Their boat was incredible and provided thrills galore. We zipped up the coastline along the rocky shores and we held on tight. Deron and Brett provided incredible insight into the ocean and all the creatures within. We saw Humpback Whales and they... More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
April 3, 2012

Thank you Ken M for your time and review. We are glad you have become a regular passenger on our tours. Thank you for spreading the word and you can be sure that every WHOA trip is always filled with excitement and wonder. More

Chico, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Not only is the boat crazy impressive - but I've never met two individuals who know more about the ocean and all it entails than Deron and Brett. This is not your cliche snorkel trip - this is an opporutnity to experience water in all its wonder. I've been on plenty of trips where I felt like part of a... More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Thank you so much for your time and review, and for summarizing the trip in that sentence: This is not your cliche snorkel trip - this is an opporutnity to experience water in all its wonder. Till next time...Mahalo More

West Vancouver
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I see that the previous 19 reviews all gave WHOA five stars and this one makes it 20 out of 20. We chose the "Green Sand Beach" tour and had an amazing day with Deron and Brett, who are highly professional boat operators, very knowledgeable of the local wildlife and history, and fun to spend time with. Deron and Brett... More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
March 29, 2012

Thank you for the time to share such a detailed review about the Green Sand Beach Tour. It is indeed an amazing specialty tour which can be rough and wet in a small portion of it. Glad you were capable to experience our tour. The ocean and aquatic animals are out there. Finding them and getting to certain special places... More

Los Angeles, California
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Exciting, Energizing, and Exhilarating...and that was just the ride to get to the premium snorkelling spot on March 20th!  Brett and Deron are awesome owner/captains - very attentive and ensuring everyone on-board enjoyed themselves.  The smaller group is great to have the personal attention if wanted vs. just one of many people on a larger vessel.  Deron was fabulous as... More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
March 29, 2012

Aloha. Thank you so much for the review and we are really glad you gave snorkeling with WHOA a try. Truly happy we were able to share with you the super exciting experience above and under the water. Hope to see you again. . More

Captain Cook, Hawaii, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is hands down the most fun and exciting water adventure on the island...any island!!! Deron, Brett, and Mouna are the best guides out there! From the stuff you might swim with in the ocean to the "by boat only beaches" and funnest boat ride on the planet......this is the one island excursion you will continue talking about long after... More

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Wild-Hawaii-WHOA, Manager at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA), responded to this review
March 19, 2012

Thank you Darlene for your time to write a review and for being a several time return-guest on our tours. Sharing with our guests our own excitement and sense of adventure is important and easy for us because we love what we do and we feel our Captains are good at it. More

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