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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

What an experience!

Reviewed by: Gina

Wow! Everyone in Hawaii needs to go parasailing! My boyfriend and I did the 1000ft parasail and it was amazing. Our guides who were loads of fun really made it a cool experience. They take pictures for you that you can purchase for $35 that come on an SD card. The process of parasailing was quite simple. You step into some straps, sit down on the end of the boat and they clip two clips on and then BOOM YOU ARE OFF into the sky! You gradually get higher and it is so serene up in the sky. Literally breathtaking. After 6-7 minutes of flying, they lower you down and dip you into the water (for fun lol). So be careful if you are wearing glasses/sunglasses. You’ll get a nice cup of salt water tea!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/30
Activity Date: 2022/01/24

90-Minute Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Cocktail Cruise - Hawea Rainbow Catamaran

One of the highlights of our Hawaii trip!

Reviewed by: Lindsey B.

The crew of the Mana Kai is so welcoming. It’s a fun experience and a really great deal. Our trip wouldn’t have been nearly as fantastic if not for this experience. And I’m not just saying that because we got to see whales! Highly recommend.

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Packages: Standard Package - Until Sep 15th
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/30
Activity Date: 2022/01/08

90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran

Worth it!!

Reviewed by: Phil and Kim

The service was friendly, and the experience was well worth it. Would definitely do again!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/30
Activity Date: 2022/01/28

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Parasailing

Reviewed by: The Jones’s

Our family of 4 had a blast the whole experience was great the boat ride, good music, fun captains and beautiful scenery!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/29
Activity Date: 2022/01/09

90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran

This cruise is a party!

Reviewed by: MackE

I’ve been visiting Hawaii every year for the past 10 years and finally got around to checking out a sunset sail. Manu Kai exceeded all my expectations. The staff was great and the boat itself was spacious and comfortable. Check-in had some hiccups but they were still able to start the cruise as scheduled.

The cruise included 3 drinks(Mai tai and it was tasty!) and played great music. We got lucky and had a boat with a younger crowd so it was a party the whole time! If you’re looking for an activity during your stay, I highly recommend this place.

  • Gorgeous sunset!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/28
Activity Date: 2022/01/22

Honolulu X-Treme Parasailing Tour Adventure [700ft, 850ft, 1000ft or 1200ft Rides]

what an experience

Reviewed by: Imani Brooks

What an experience!!! I was terrified at first and they made me feel so comfortable. I would go again and again and again ! so much fun ! thank you hawaii

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Packages: Standard Ride [700 feet]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/26
Activity Date: 2022/01/24

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Jordan

This little adventure is something you won't want to miss out on. I'm really glad we made it part of our Oahu vacation! Knowing ahead that if there were no sightings you would be able to use your ticket again later is awesome. We loved the pineapple drinks on board and the staff was top notch! It's great for all ages! I only wish they had more options for food or snacks, though that could be covid related, I'm not sure. Do this!

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Packages: 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/26
Activity Date: 2022/01/24

90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran

Best cruise ever

Reviewed by: Karina J

So much fun!! My friends and I had so much fun, the crew was super cool and helpful- I have recommended this boat to many people and everyone is extremely happy with the service. Great sunset and views of Waikiki strip. Best activity on island, we even saw whales

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/26
Activity Date: 2022/01/23

90-Minute Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Cocktail Cruise - Hawea Rainbow Catamaran

Enjoyed every minute!

Reviewed by: Fallan

Very relaxing, and beautiful sunset.
Staff was awesome and very attentive

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Packages: Standard Package - Until Sep 15th
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/25
Activity Date: 2022/01/23

90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran

Great experience

Reviewed by: Don M

Cruise was outstanding. Crew was responsive to all of us and showed us a good time. Drinks were good and plentiful. Sunset was beautiful and made us all happy we made this cruise.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/25
Activity Date: 2022/01/23

2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

Family trip

Reviewed by: Hall Gamily

We had a big family group and everyone enjoyed the trip. We had ages from 2 to over 60. COVID conditions meant a smaller group so it was not crowded. Itxwas a beautiful day. We spotted lots of whales. We danced to the great selection of music played by Tiny. Wholeheartedly recommend this excursion.

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Aloha!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you and your family enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages: Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/25
Activity Date: 2022/01/22

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

A night to remember forever!

Reviewed by: Kara

The meal service, the taste of the food, and to top it off the liveliness throughout the entire evening. This is something you will not want to miss on Oahu!!!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/24
Activity Date: 2022/01/22

90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran

Great!

Reviewed by: Fun in the sun

Had so much fun!! Noah and Alec were great on board and kept the fun up!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/24
Activity Date: 2022/01/22

90-Min Maitai Waikiki Catamaran Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open-Bar

Amazing time

Reviewed by: Joseph

They have a great crew very attentive and great Mai Tais would definitely do it again.

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Packages: Sunset Sail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/23
Activity Date: 2022/01/21

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Spectacular!

Reviewed by: Lehuanani

It was a first for me and just spectacular! The view amazing from above and I loved the few ocean dunks :) Great customer service from start to finish. When my daughter and I checked in we were greeted with Aloha and a smile and the rest of the experience was all about the Aloha! Big Mahalo to Captain & Russell!

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/23
Activity Date: 2022/01/21

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

Highly recommended! おすすめ!

Reviewed by: ゆみこ

I participated with a friend. In the group lesson, there were four students per teacher, but they helped us catch a lot of waves. I was very satisfied. The teaching style was interesting, and since there were people who could speak Japanese, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience.

友達と2人で参加しました。グループレッスンで1人の先生につき4人でしたが、たくさん波に乗せてくれます。大満足でした。教え方も面白くて、日本語を話せる方もいらっしゃったのでリラックスして参加できました。

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Packages: グループレッスン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/22
Activity Date: 2022/01/02

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Panoramic view not good.

Reviewed by: David Shirk

Boat with 360 degree view maybe a platform on top would have added to the experience. The sound system could have been better to include outside watchers.

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Packages: 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/22
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Grace

Great crew and fantastic experience! We arrived early and were able to catch the next boat ahead of schedule. Our captain flew us over a humpback whale and her baby and we were able to see them breach from above! Can't wait to come back : ) Thanks guys!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/19
Activity Date: 2022/01/14

90-Minute Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Cocktail Cruise - Hawea Rainbow Catamaran

Amazing, As Always

Reviewed by: Chelsea

This is my second time doing this sunset cruise, and it was just as great as the first! Mana Kai was getting worked on, so they put us on a different, more luxurious catamaran and we had zero complaints. Would do it all over again, once again!

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Packages: Standard Package - Until Sep 15th
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/18
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

Good one time experience

Reviewed by: vkmr

Great experience viewing aquatic life from submarine. Totally worth to visit once in a lifetime. On downside, finding the checking point was too cumbersome. Do plan to reach well advance in time. Did see lots of fishes, turtles. A bit on the expensive side, but again where else you would see marine life so closely without getting wet.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for your excellent review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with Atlantis Adventures, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.

Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages: Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2022/01/06

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

Delicious steak and lobster!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Perfect for a fun girls night out! Each of the 5-courses was perfectly timed so the food that was meant to be hot came out at the right temperature.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/29

90-Min Maitai Waikiki Catamaran Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open-Bar

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Loved their afternoon sail that we came back another time for the sunset sail! This boat is a beach catamaran in between the Sheraton Waikiki and Halekulani hotel. The crew was really friendly and we all had so much fun! Would recommend!

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Packages: Sunset Sail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/12/10

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Favorite snorkel boat!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Love, love, LOVE this boat! It's a beach catamaran so no transportation is needed. Plus, they provide you with FINS that are super comfy and adjustable. After snorkeling, you get some snacks and can purchase drinks on board. We got the souvenir Holokai shaker to keep. We did the 9am cruise which was perfect for visibility and to catch a little bit of sun before it got too hot in the afternoon. Would recommend!

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/09/15

Prince Kuhio Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Freshly Prepared Dinner

Laidback dinner cruise

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Lots of space on the boat. We sat on the top deck. Great out-of-the-box option to have a casual meal with beautiful views. This dinner cruise left a bit later than most which worked out well for our schedule that day.

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Packages: [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise (Sat & Sun)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/09/11

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

No frills catamaran sail in Waikiki, lots of Turtles

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

With this cruise, we were provided with snorkels and snorkel vests. However, no fins are included. I'd recommend finding some fin rentals as it can be pretty exhausting to snorkel without them. Saw lots of turtles and fish! This catamaran is also a beach catamaran so the boat comes right up on the sand. It's right across from Duke's Statue (not to be confused with Duke's Waikiki restaurant). If you'd like a short activity in Waikiki to get out on the water, this is perfect! We did the AM cruise and visibility was perfect.

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/25

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

SPACIOUS catamaran, great visibility, lots of fish

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

This catamaran is super nice! Since it was an early snorkel cruise, we opted to add-on a light breakfast so we could sleep in a bit more in the AM. Visibility was amazing. On the boat ride to the snorkel spot, we were so lucky and saw dolphins. This is incredibly rare in Waikiki so we were so excited to have gotten the chance to see them! There were tons of fish at Turtle Canyon. This boat provided us with floatation belts AND fins. The fins helped us out so much and we were able to cover so much more area than if we didn't use them. Loved this cruise & would recommend!

  • Moana Catamaran

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Packages: Deluxe Morning Package - Turtle Snorkel Cruise with Breakfast
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/04

5-in-1 Waikiki Fun Cruise with Snorkeling, Water Slide, Trampoline, Kayak & SUP - E Sea Diver

Value-packed 1/2 day trip

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

If you're looking for a nice, quiet morning...this isn't it. BUT, if you're looking for a fun day on on the water with lots to do, this would be a fun choice for you. You get a lot of value: stand-up paddle boards, water trampoline, snorkeling, kayaks, etc. I liked that it was only a 1/2 day activity. We did the morning since the water is calmer and still had our whole day ahead of us after.

  • Calm water in the AM

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Packages: [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/28

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

Crab, crab, and MORE crab!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

If you love all-you-can-eat crab lets, then THIS is the menu for you. We ate stacks on stacks of crabs. But, if you aren't - you can substitute the crab for chicken, fish, or a vegan option. The crabs were perfect with butter! Good entertainment and beautiful city skyline.

  • Steak & Crab

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/23

[3:00 PM] Waikiki Catamaran Maitai Afternoon Delight Sail with Open-bar

BEST Happy Hour in Waikiki!

Reviewed by: Mariam

Hands down one of the best happy hours in Waikiki!! Their main drink is the mai tai but they also have wine, beer, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks. The 3pm cruise was perfect for us! We went on the 3-4:30pm cruise then headed over to Duke's Waikiki for an early dinner. I'd recommend the afternoon option if you're looking for a nice short activity in the sun. The crew was great and we had a blast!

  • Check-in here

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Packages: Afternoon Delight Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/07

90-Minute Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Cocktail Cruise - Hawea Rainbow Catamaran

Not impressed

Reviewed by: Ryan

To be fair, the weather played a part in my review but even if it had been perfect, I wouldn't have been impressed. It was raining prior to our departure and when I asked the people operating the boat if they were still going to sail, they said yes as long as it didn't rain harder. I asked if we'd even see a sunset since it was cloudy and they weren't sure. We boarded the boat which was wet from the rain and dirty from people tracking sand into it. The boat was pretty small and very crowded, they indicated they had a full cruise that night and that was an understatement. We could barely find a place to sit, and again, everything was wet so that wasn't great. It started raining again before we departed so our family made the decision to get off the boat and not go on the sail. The people operating the boat simply said "hopefully you come back again" when we informed them we were leaving. I called to inquire about a refund and left a VM but never received a call back. I sent an email and inquired but was told that the cruise did go out that night so a refund was not possible even though it was cloudy and there was no sunset. I understand the refund policy and agreed to it when I booked so they certainly had the right to keep our money but all in all, I just think it was pretty poor customer service and as stated above, even if the weather had been perfect, the cruise itself left a lot to be desired.

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Packages: Standard Package - Until Sep 15th
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/16
Activity Date: 2022/01/12
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