Namua Island Turtle & Snorkel Experience

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After soaking in the island’s pristine beauty, we continue to Lalomanu Beach for a relaxing seaside lunch before finishing the day with a refreshing waterfall swim. 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We were lucky enough to spot turtles on the boat ride to Namua Island, followed by amazing snorkelling in crystal-clear water 🐢. After that, we enjoyed a swim and lunch at the stunning Lalomanu Beach before finishing the day with a refreshing swim at Togitogiga Waterfalls 💦. The scenery throughout the entire tour was absolutely breathtaking 🤩. Joe once again delivered an unforgettable experience — highly recommend!", "verified": true }, { "id": "ba38d7e2-c839-48e6-bf6b-3e1e34ff012e", "created_at": "2025-12-06T05:09:43.183368Z", "first_name": "Mark and Debra", "last_name": "mathew", "star_count": "5.0", "review_content": "We booked three trips with Samoa Holidays and Events. We were escorted on all three by Big Joe who went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. We also, had a car of our own to drive around but decided to book these tours so we could gain an insight into the islands from our tour guide. Big Joe did just that, much appreciated mate. Highly recommended.", "verified": true }, { "id": "3d620545-5b03-46be-bb0b-39b5d68b32e9", "created_at": "2025-10-15T00:12:49.850961Z", "first_name": "Harlem", "last_name": "Leatigaga-Angell", "star_count": "5.0", "review_content": "We loved our trip with Big Joe ! Made the whole trip enjoyable and informative very interactive with us and our activities. Highly recommend. Even though we had a car and could go to these places having Joe give us the inside knowledge and tips was truly worth every penny. Cheers bro thank you!", "verified": true } ], "review_count": 3, "average_rating": 5, "active_promotions": [], "total_booking_count": 0, "total_review_count": 3, "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "highlights": "", "type": "product" }