Reviewed by: APan
We took the Grand Circle Island Tour with Royal Star on 1st Feb 2022. Our driver and guide was Lola, who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Lola peppered the entire trip with a lot of not so well known facts and trivia which made us appreciate the various destinations on our tour memorable. The itinerary was well planned and there was sufficient time allocated for us to get a good sense of the places we were visiting. We were also treated to delicious poi (Portuguese donuts) for breakfast which was a nice little bonus.
Overall, the tour was fantastic, well worth the time and money. I would highly recommend it for any first time travelers who are looking to get the best of Oahu in a day’s time.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/01 |
Reviewed by: James Atwood
This was such a great experience for my son and I. The crew was super awesome, very safe and knowledgeable about the area and types of sharks. Loved that they took video and pictures using there own equipment so we didn’t have to worry about bringing our own equipment.
I am so happy that we did this!!!! At the end of this amazing experience, we got to see a whale since it’s what season right now
Hands down, best freaking company to go shark diving with!!!! Got to see so many sharks and it was truly an amazing experience.
Looking forward to doing it again when I visit!!!!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Cathy Erwin
KOA picked us up and was a very enjoyable and safe driver. We had a perfect sunny morning to hike and it was absolutely gorgeous! All of us in our group that hiked are in our 60’s and was not to difficult of a journey for us. The views on the way up and down were beautiful, but the views from the top were breathtaking! One of our favorite excursions while visiting the Hawaiian Islands.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Byron
We had Lola as our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable and a great driver. The tour brought us around the island and had some great stops and good food. Would highly recommend this tour! Must do while here
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/01 |
Reviewed by: C&J
This was a great way to see the highlights of Oahu in one day. Our driver, Tony was very informative as we rode in his bus. We were vacationing with friends who had never visited Hawaii before so this was the perfect way for them to see the main tourist spots. We have taken a similar tour 19 years ago so we enjoyed refreshing our memories. I was happy that we were able to spend extra time in Haleiwa. It was a fun place to browse the shops and have lunch at a shrimp truck. The stops on the tour gave us ample time to take photos and get out of the bus to enjoy the special places in Hawaii. We really appreciated having a driver and guide who was easy to understand and was knowledgeable about the island. Once you have taken a tour like this , you will know if there are any areas of the island that you might want to visit for a longer period of time and then can return there on your own or on another tour to just that place. Covid restrictions have limited some experiences but that is not the fault of the tour company. I would recommend this tour to others.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Scott
Awesome views and very cool movie sets. Tour guides were very polite and knowledgeable about the area and the Kualoa Ranch.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour with Transportation from Waikiki [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Natalie
The staff was outstanding. We spent the first part going out to the sandbar, playing volleyball ball, eating and drinking. The food was incredible (for being burgers and sides). Next we went turtle watching and saw some massive turtles and manta-rays.
After, we headed to a coral reef shaped like a crescent moon and got to swim around on our own looking at fish and turtles. I definitely wish there was more sea life. But it’s their home not mine.
After we cruised around where they filmed parts of Gilligans Island and saw some amazing houses.
Then we made our way back and couldn’t stop talking about the experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
On our first day in Waikiki we started off with a thrill at Outrigger Canoe Surfing! The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Russell was the captain and he and his crew were phenomenal and with their encouragement we powered through the surf and set up for three exhilarating rides over the breaking waves. It felt as though we were surfing. I would recommend this again in a heartbeat.
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| Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Lucia
It was really fun. Not much stops but the drive was fun.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Elise
It was best activity I ever had in O‘ahu.. We will do i this again next visit! Thanks to all the staff who helped us to make wonderful memory!
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Casey
Great crew and wonderful captain. Would recommend to any of our friends.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/29 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Cdk
Lots of sharks and bonus whales too! Crew was great.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Brian
Great place to Kayak to the sandbar and snorkel to see lots of fish and turtles.
Aloha Brian! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. Glad to hear it sounds like you had an awesome experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: BucketListTrvlr
. It’s a dusty ride so don’t wear a ton of makeup. Wear comfy shoes, not flip flops. Good value for your money.
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| Packages: | Best of Kualoa Combo - Movie Tour, Jungle Tour, Farm Tour & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Katie
Tommy was a very knowledgeable and energetic guide. Kayaking was easy, fun and had great views. Kailua beach was beautiful and I will definitely spend more time at this beach the next time we visit hawaii. We had a great time snorkeling at Moku nui saw lots of fish, sea turtles and monk seals.
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| Packages: | Guided Twin Island Kayak Tour (Moderate to Advanced Paddlers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/08 |
Reviewed by: LA-Tao
This tour was the highlight of our recent trip to Oahu! My family and I were worried about rain but fortunately the crew checked in beforehand to confirm the trip. The crew was helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The sandbar was such a one of a kind feature. Afterwards we spotted turtles and bat rays before spending an hour snorkeling at a nearby reef. The reef was active and full of fish. We saw turtles and such a good variety of sea life. Food was good and adult beverages were available for purchase. I would highly recommend this excursion.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/03 |
Reviewed by: San Pedro Family
What a great experience for the whole family-The sightseing, the adrenaline while driving the AtV, and the enchating views of the mountains and greens.
Pua and Dan (tour guides) are very accomodating too. Good sense of humor, with awesome stories to tell.
We'll do it again on our next visit to Hawaii, it's a must thing to do. Thank you.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Rae
My partner and I wanted to get out into the water this vacation and this experience was an absolute trip maker! From the music to the free donuts! We had a wonderful time! We didn’t expect there to be so many fun activities for us to do. We kayaked, paddle boarded and snorkeled and saw turtles and fish! We also paid for a bumper ride with the boat which was EXTREMELY exhilarating! Overall, we would love to come back. The experience was the key part of our trip! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Shane
Just make sure you prepare. Bring your own eyewear (goggles). Don’t use just a mask, wear a full head overnight or a mask that covers most of your face. It is really dusty and my eyes were burning after.
The helmets are really dirty and unless you want your skin to breakout. Bring a hat.
Girls don’t do your make up before, and don’t come dressed in nice clothes. Expect them to get really dirty. I’d suggest a change of clothes in your car.
But super fun, pack a lot of water. Great staff. Great vibes.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Joelle
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Climb Works Zipline. The guide were super fun and encouraging. I was pretty nervous before the first zipline, but the guides helped me feel safe and informed. By the last zipline, I felt very comfortable. The area is gorgeous- beautiful farm land with a view of the ocean. I cannot recommend this enough. We had a great time! I would definitely do this again!
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Rodney Angel Rozier
We are from South Carolina and going on this Adventure was the most outstanding thing we done in the week we were here. They will truly treat you like family from the first minute they meet you. Great live music and awesome personalities!! Jessie, one of the singers, should have played in the NFL but will make it big in the music industry without a doubt. Felt like I've known him and all if the crew all my life. Whatever you do, dont tell Shyla she can't throw you off the tube because SHE WILL!! It was AWESOME!! From the Captains to the Crew you will feel like FAMILY from the first time you speak with them. If all you do is that, the trip is worth it!!
Thanks Jessie, Shyla and the entire Crew for an AMAZING time!!
Rodney and Angel Rozier
Marion, SC
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Jacqueline
I worked with Hawaii Aloha Travel to book this activity. My agent Grace suggested it and it everyone in my family absolutely loved the experience! My whole family was so happy, I was very impressed with the luau!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Jacqueline
Went to the Pearl Harbor Memorial with my family and had a wonderful time! Great Service! The staff truly went the extra mile for our tour.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
Reviewed by: MackE
As someone who is terrified of being in the ocean, I had a great time in this cruise. The boat was clean, live music entertainment was great, and the staff was friendly, making the experience very enjoyable. We stayed in Waikiki and did not rent a car but they do offer a round trip ride for an extra charge(worth it!)
This cruise had two options with cruise times and we decided to do the morning one(9am-1pm), which I highly suggest because you can enjoy all the activities without being under the very hot sun for too long. This cruise included free donuts and beverages and use of stand up paddle boards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear. We got lucky that the cruise we booked was not fully booked so everyone on board were able to use the water equipment without having to wait. Another big, big plus is that the captain of the boat takes amazing pictures for you while you enjoy yourself in the water! Overall, I enjoyed this experience and highly recommend it if you are looking for a vacation activity!
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Katelyn Kelel
Our tour guide Tony was a fabulous driver and narrator. He gave us lots of complimentary water and 2 malasadas, which we found ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! The bus was very comfortable with footrest, a lever to recline the seats, and was fully air conditioned.
Two suggestions for improving the tour experience -
1. Little more time needed in Dole plantation, so that people can get to ride the Pineapple Express train and visit the Dole maze.
2. Little more time needed in North Shore to explore the scenic beaches.
Other than that, we enjoyed the tour experience and I highly recommend everyone to take it to explore the wonderful Oahu island.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Daisy
First time in Hawaii with my fiancé and we had to come to the Kaneohe bay sandbar! It’s a must! The tour guides were so friendly and helpful! They helped take pics. Cooked yummy burgers. Took us turtle watching. And last we went to a reef to snorkel and got to snorkel close to turtles! It was amazing! Beautiful views! Makes for beautiful memories! We had the best time! Will def recommend everyone to try it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Misty
We had checked several tour options… we wanted to snorkel, use SUP boards, and have a boat ride to a sandbar. We got so much more than that! The price was so low compared to other tours that we weren’t sure what we’d get, but they highly exceeded our expectations. ( also… the live music on board was amazing )
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
This luau was amazing! I went by myself, so if you are a solo traveler this is great! There were all ages there and it’s family friendly. The show was unbelievable and the food was so good. Everything was clean and they took Covid precautions seriously. Everyone was so nice, really good drinks! Make sure you get a drink in a pineapple. The show was so amazing, the history and the music. I will absolutely go that luau again when I come back.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
This was one of the most fun days we had while in Hawaii. It was so great going to the sandbar in the ocean and playing volleyball. We then had a nice lunch and cruised by some turtles. After all that we got to go snorkeling around a reef. They served alcohol on the boat to top off the experience. 10/10 would reccomend
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/25 |
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Belated "Mahalo Nui Loa" for your generous 5-star rating. Glad to know that canoe captain and our staff took care of your party. Thank you for recommending this true Hawaiian sport that you can only experience in Waikiki. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Aloha, Waikiki Beach Services