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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Oahu Circle Tour with Kalani

Reviewed by: JYang

This was such a great way to see the amazing sights of Oahu without the hassle of driving or looking/paying for parking! The bus was clean including the restroom and we felt safe being driven by our guide Kalani. He was both humorous and informative, we could tell he really loved his culture and the island.

The time allotted for each location was perfect. It was a long, adventurous day but we enjoyed every minute of it! We will definitely book with this tour company should we visit the island again.

Tropical farm

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/02
Activity Date:	2021/06/27

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Great Family Event

Reviewed by: Honolulu Headrick

There were 10 of us that had the opportunity to enjoy a fancy dinner on the waters off of Ohau. The age range of our party were from 2-72.

From the time we arrived and checked in we were treated courteously and made to feel welcomed! The music and dancing while we waited made the experience more exciting for my nephews (2,4, & 8 years old) and for my Brother and wife who have never been to Hawaii before. Once onboard we were greeted by the captain of the boat which thrilled them silly and kept my sister in law busy trying to get them to their seats.

We had the best waitress for our table! we always had something to drink and when we were undecided she was able to suggest drinks for the adults and kids. When the boys were unsure with dinner, our waitress brought more cheese and fruit. We never had to look for her she just knew and was always available.

We all enjoyed the dancing and even were invited to join in. My nephews danced their hearts out, along with my mom (the 72 year old) and my sister. The views from the top deck were specular and we got some great family pictures.
Defiantly an event we will remember!
Thank you to the staff aboard the Star of Honolulu! you were fantastic!

My SIL with her boys
my 4year old Nephew dancing his heart out

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/19

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

More than we expected

Reviewed by: Robert A

The tour through the back country of the working ranch was fun, our guide Emily did a great job. It’s not a fast paced tour but a wild and bumpy ride across the ranch. The sunset dinner was cool for the family. It was private on the top of a hill with a delicious dinner and s’mores. Worth it in my opinion. Weather was good shorts and no jackets. But they did say it rains sometimes. Just not the day we went.

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Packages:	2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/18

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Mauna Kea Tour

Reviewed by: Anh

Our tour guide West is a really knowledgable fellow. He is very considerate and thoughtful. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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Aloha, Anh

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on Sunrise tour next time. Shotaro is doing Sunrise tour now !

Mahalo,

Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/05/27

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

EXCELLENT! Can't say enough good

Reviewed by: tilks

Lola our driver was awesome! She was funny and knowledgeable and helpful. The stops she made for photos were prime spots and we got some great shots. Very helpful in letting us know good places to eat and shop as well. Excellent tour!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Did not get picked up

Reviewed by: Remy

My family and I were very excited to do the Deluxe Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour. Unfortunately, the bus did not pick us up. I contacted dispatch 5 min. before pick up time to make sure we were in the right spot and we were. Buses came and went and our bus never arrived. According to dispatch, the bus was there waiting for us for 15 minutes. What was upsetting was the bus is a deluxe big bus and not a van. You cannot miss it! Although this was a huge disappointment and a waste of time, I give 5 STARS to costumer service for Veltra. She took care of my concerns and was very easy and friendly to talk to. I'm sure there was a miscommunication somewhere and a huge error. I will be getting a full refund and may use them again in the future. Everyone deserves a second chance!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Could be better

Reviewed by: Remy

First time taking the Surf Bus. Driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Didn't like his attitude at first because he had a way of making you feel foolish but at the end, he turned out to be a nice guide. My family and I did the waterfall hike and kayaking. The waterfall hike was timed for three hours. It was a beautiful hike through Waimea Valley seeing tropical plants and birds. To my surprise, the waterfall was smaller than I thought. There were too many people swimming already and it was only 10am. My kids did not want to swim because of the amount of people in the water. Even after the hike, and the waterfall and even ate lunch at the cafe, three hours was too much. It could've been spent doing other activities. We went kayaking in the afternoon. My family enjoyed that even though we didn't see any turtles. We were disappointed that we couldn't walk to town and get shaved ice because the line was too long. All in all, my family had a decent time.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kayla O

We had the best time on this ATV tour. Our tour guide, Makai, was friendly and made the time extremely enjoyable. Private and had the most beautiful views, they also give you opportunities for photo opportunities. The ranch has many different terrains and cows that you are able to feed.
Highly recommended!!

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/29

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Michelle

The van was in great condition and the guide was amazing! defiantly would recommend this to anyone who wants to go up the Mauna Kea summit.

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Aloha, Michelle

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !!

Mahalo,

Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/30
Activity Date:	2021/06/16

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

Great opportunity for beautiful scenery and learning

Reviewed by: R Winkler

This tour was fantastic. I had no idea Hawaii was used as the backdrop for so many movies and TV shows. Kimo was our tour guide and he was fantastic; very funny and informative. The scenery was fantastic: beautiful mountains and beautiful ocean views all in one place. My 15-year-old sons thought it was an amazing day. Couple of things for future visitors to know: 1) cell service is intermittent. Your phone searches when the signal is dropped and this eats up battery life. Bring a power pack with you just in case or a charger (this is especially important for item 2. 2) if you use Lyft or Uber to get out to the Ranch from Waikiki, try to arrange for pick up for the return ahead of time. Uber is nearly twice as expensive as Lyft. There is one Lyft driver, Jane, that picked us up. She actually lives in the area. Otherwise, you will be waiting for a while. So, save some phone battery for the driver search/wait.

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Packages:	90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/30
Activity Date:	2021/06/27

Step Inside McGarrett’s House on Oahu - Exclusive Access Hawaii Five-0 Tour & Meet Cousin Flippa

Best Tour of Our Trip

Reviewed by: R Winkler

My kids and I watches Hawaii Five-0 (the new one) every Friday night for years. I remember watching the original with my parents Wyn I was a kid. The Hawaii Five-0 tour was absolutely amazing. Sean was the most awesome tour guide pointing out shoot locations and local areas on the way to and from the Beyer Estate. When we met up with Flippa at the Palace, that was the cherry on top. This tour is a must for any H5-0 fan - old or new. Hawaii is such an amazing place with its multiple micro climates and beauty - mountains and shoreline. Having someone who grew up here guide you through all of that was an amazing treat! I simply can’t say enough about this amazing tour and Sean’s commentary and guide skill set.

Statue of the first Steve McGarrett, Jack Lord
Front of the McGarrett home
The famous chairs
Guys pow wow.
Interior of Beyer Estate

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Packages:	Lunch at McGarrett's
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/30
Activity Date:	2021/06/28

Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Great family activity!!!

Reviewed by: Shankar

Staff are super friendly and funny. Loved the experience of going to 150 ft inside the ocean and see the marine life !!!

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Packages:	Kona Submarine
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/30
Activity Date:	2021/06/28

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Oahu Island Circle Tour

Reviewed by: David & Anita Lewis

Kalani was our driver and was excellent! His knowledge of the island and suggestions made the tour for my wife and I. There was no way that we would have been able to hit every spot that we went to, especially with cost of rental cars on the island being so high. When in Oahu Royal Stars is a great option to boost your knowledge of and appreciation for the island. Because of Kalani, we have a new respect for the island of Oahu, its beauty, and the Hawaiian Culture and history. We also learned some new Hawaiian terms/phrases (a ole pila kia) Mahalo Nui Loa!
David and Anita Lewis

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/29
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

AWESOME time!

Reviewed by: tilks

Awesome time! Our driver Lola was excellent, best tour driver we've ever had! Fun, funny and informative. Fun stops and beautiful area! Highly recommend, especially our driver Lola! We learned a lot about the different areas, plenty of stops for pictures and shopping! She told us what places were good to eat at and was very helpful in general!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/28
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Road to Hana Tour with Waterfall Swim, Black Sand Beach and Lunch at Hana Farms

Fun tour, beautiful views you wouldn't know about with out the tour guide.

Reviewed by: tilks

Fun tour, beautiful views you wouldn't know about with out the tour guide.

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Packages:	Road to Hana Tour with Pizza & Salad Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/28
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Freaking awesome time!!!

Reviewed by: Dane AMacher

Absolutely incredible experience. My gf, dad and I all did the UTV tour at sunset....the girls were so awesome and fun throughout the whole tour. Incredible piece of land and we were all so stoked coming out of the trip.

Thank you!

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Packages:	2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/28
Activity Date:	2021/06/01

Passport to Pearl Harbor Ticket - Official One-Day Admission & Self-Guided Tour

Passport is misleading, or I didnt find all the details.

Reviewed by: Matt Parker

Passport gets you in the park, and into some attractions. Apparently not the Arizona tour, as I was told thats a seperate tour and they were all sold out when I was there. That was disappointing.

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Packages:	Passport to Pearl Harbor
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/01

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Great

Reviewed by: Braydon

This tour was great. Tour guide was fun and informative. Food was fantastic, the views were great and the all around experience was one for the books. Definitely recommend.

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Packages:	2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Guided Tour with Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Fun day trip

Reviewed by: Joy

Loved the information on the tour prior to getting to Pearl Harbor tour guide was awesome and knowledgeable and kept it fun. Was very helpful with all questions along the way. Great way to see Pearl Harbor

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Packages:	Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

A must do trip

Reviewed by: Joy

The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, great way to see the island and the Polynesian center was fun and the show was amazing

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

ATV tour

Reviewed by: ADacs

Trinity was an awesome tour guide.
She made us feel welcomed and set up the entire tour with sincere level of comfort.
The Gunstock Ranch was fun and we had a great time : )

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/24
Activity Date:	2021/06/22

Discover the Best of Oahu on a Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour with Waimea Valley & Local Lunch

Don’t spend your money on this excursion!

Reviewed by: Holly Westog

It started out with the driver arriving more than an hour late. He had to use the bathroom upon arrival which delayed us by another 15 mins. We had to rush through everything g. There was no swimming at the waterfall. We walked up to it turned around and walked back. Got to Dole in time for whip to jump back in the van to air in traffic for 1.5+ hours. There was no air conditioning and the speakers didn’t work. We were HOT with no tour/history lesson. HORRIBLE!!

Reply from activity provider

Dear Holly,
Your complaint is very concerning to us. We understand your disappointment and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies. It’s important to us that our guests are more than satisfied and we wanted to let you know that although this reply is late, we did go ahead and resolve the air conditioning and speaker issue immediately.
We spoke to the driver and he was provided with the necessary corrective steps to ensure this will not happen again.
Thank you for your honest feedback as we were very grateful that you joined us. We hope we have a future opportunity to show you our improvements. Until then, please stay well.
Mahalo!

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Packages:	Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/24
Activity Date:	2021/06/21

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great fun, lively and interactive show.

Reviewed by: Amanda

The food was pretty good. Much better than a couple other luau’s that I have been to in the area. They offered a plate with a little of everything or you could go through the line and pick only what you wanted. They had pulled pork, fried chicken, fried fish, salad, rice, asian noodles, cooked taro root, rolls and for dessert white cake with white frosting and pineapple chunks. They offered individually packaged condiments of ranch dressing, Tabasco sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, butter, as well as small cups of poi and pico de gallo.

We had the royal package and had great seats. The seating was set up in tables of 4. My husband sat side by side and another couple sat on the other side of the table. We had another table of 4 right next to us. The Covid seating restrictions have been relaxed significantly as of June 21st when we went.

The royal package benefits that the paradise didn’t get is drink service at the tables (paradise have to walk to bar), 3 free drinks, fresh orchid lei (paradise get nut lei), closer seating to stage, first to go to buffet.

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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/23
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief’s Luau

Reviewed by: R. Kinder

Outstanding show with tons of energy. Well worth the money to see it.

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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/22
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Outstanding Experience⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed by: Rox and Rain

It was indeed an outstanding experience doing this sunset dinner cruise with Star of Honolulu. We super enjoyed the 5-course dinner, the overflowing cocktails, the champagne and most of all the live music and cultural dances. You even made the journey more easy with your smooth pick up and drop off. All the staff were great as well! Special mention to Manager Rose for an excellent service⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We will be booking with you again when we come back. Aloha and Mahalo❤️

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/22
Activity Date:	2021/06/14

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best tour in Oahu!!!

Reviewed by: Priscilla

It was our first time in Oahu and the tour was really worth it. Seemed the island was packed of tourist the time of visit so the tour was a way to go see some attractions. Lola the best tour guide, made our tour fun and exciting. She was knowledgeable. Thanks Lola for the breakfast and water!!!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/20
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

Diamond Head Crater Hiking Tour with Reserved Tickets & Shuttle from Waikiki

Hawaii Experience

Reviewed by: Morgan Martin

We had a patient driver. He was very nice. The ride was smooth too!

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Packages:	Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/20
Activity Date:	2021/06/14

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Enjoyable tour!

Reviewed by: Joey

It was nice to learn more about the island history from the tour guide. It was a fun experience! It was a long tour so we looked at many attractions! They also offered water and donut for breakfast! It was a nice breakfast!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/19
Activity Date:	2021/06/17

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Once in a lifetime trip!

Reviewed by: Shalini

This tour was UNBELIEVABLE! Totally worth it. The sunset and star-gazing was out-of-this-world!

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Aloha, Shalimi

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !!

Mahalo,

Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/06/18
Activity Date:	2021/06/09

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing Time!

Reviewed by: Samantha Q

I highly recommend this tour! I had so much fun on this tour and the tour guide, Kalani, was absolutely amazing! We saw so many beautiful sights on this tour and learnt lot about the history of Hawaii. The 90 minute stop in Haleiwa was a perfect amount of time to grab a bite to eat and walk around to see the cute town!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/18
Activity Date:	2021/06/04

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Oahu Circle Tour with Kalani

Great Family Event

More than we expected

Mauna Kea Tour

EXCELLENT! Can't say enough good

Did not get picked up

Could be better

Amazing experience!

Great experience!

Great opportunity for beautiful scenery and learning

Best Tour of Our Trip

Great family activity!!!

Great Oahu Island Circle Tour

AWESOME time!

Fun tour, beautiful views you wouldn't know about with out the tour guide.

Freaking awesome time!!!

Passport is misleading, or I didnt find all the details.

Great

Fun day trip

A must do trip

ATV tour

Don’t spend your money on this excursion!

Great fun, lively and interactive show.

Chief’s Luau

Outstanding Experience⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Best tour in Oahu!!!

Hawaii Experience

Enjoyable tour!

Once in a lifetime trip!

Amazing Time!

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