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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

Relaxing and enjoyable.

Reviewed by: David Shirk

The staff was fun, helpful and made the experience very relaxing. Would recommend this excursion to all.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for joining us! We hope to see you again in the near future. Aloha!

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Packages: Afternoon Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/22
Activity Date: 2022/01/19

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

Very pleasurable, informative and very knowledgeable guide.

Reviewed by: David Shirk

Colins was very knowledgeable and friendly with our group. Always offering answers to any question that came his way.

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Packages: Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/22
Activity Date: 2022/01/18

2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!

Highly recommend

Reviewed by: Sue

Jarrin and Ethan were fabulous. The beauty and history of the valley were amazing

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Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/21
Activity Date: 2022/01/19

2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!

Super fun ATV ride!

Reviewed by: Ashley Lusby

Kualoa Ranch is BEAUTIFUL! Our ATV ride was so much fun! Our guides Louie and Precious made the ride a memorable experience by telling us stories and the history of the local area. They were so kind and took us through the most beautiful landscape of the ranch with many fun stops along the way! I HIGHLY recommend the ATV experience to every visitor of Oahu!

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Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/20
Activity Date: 2022/01/18

サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

It was amazing to see sea turtles! ウミガメも見れて最高でした!

Reviewed by: まいまい

Looking at past reviews, there weren't many positive comments, but I had heard that due to the effects of global warming and the timing of low tides, the sandy beach might not appear recently, so I wasn't disappointed at all.

More importantly, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and my one-year-old child was thrilled! We even got to see sea turtles while snorkeling, which was so exciting! There were many guides who spoke Japanese, so I felt completely at ease. They were very kind, teaching us various things and supporting my child's beach experience. The photos taken in the midst of the mountains and the sea were absolutely wonderful. I definitely want to go again!

過去のレビューを見ると、あんまり良い事書いてなかったのですが、そもそも最近は温暖化影響や干潮タイミングで砂浜が現れないと聞いてたんで、全然がっかりしませんでした。
それよりもとてもキレイな海で1歳の子供も大喜びでした!またシュノーケリングではウミガメも見れて、大興奮でした!日本語ができるガイドさんがたくさんいるので、不安もなく、むしろいろいろと教えてくださったり、子供の海水浴をサポートしてくれたり、とても優しかったです!山々と海という大自然の中で撮った写真もとってもステキでした。絶対また行きたいです!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed encounters with sea turtles and snorkeling experiences with your children. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos as well. Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.

アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。ウミガメとの出会いやシュノーケリング体験などお子様と共に楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。綺麗なお写真のシェアもありがとうございます。またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。

  • 青空と山と海と最高の写真になりました!

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Packages: 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/20
Activity Date: 2022/01/18

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

WOWW

Reviewed by: Prachi D

This a must do activity. Since Dec to Mar is mating season, they guarantee you sights of whale or will offer you another trip.

Those whales are majestic to watch. The views of west Oahu from the boat were treat to our eyes. I haven’t seen a landscape that beautiful. The good part is our boat was NOT overcrowded at all. The boat also had net at the front where you can sit. Its an amazing experience to feel the ocean waves so close.

The staff was super nice and fun. We were late by 3 mins and still they were courteous and waited for us. The music on boat is fun and the crew will keep entertaining you with the Hawaii'an language to call out whales and also jokes!! They were also helpful in clicking pictures for us. We even managed to get a pic with whale's tail in the background!!!

They offer 1 free drink per person (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and a snack too :). I would suggest not to drink while on boat if you have a motion sickness. We had US COVID vaccination card so weren't required to take a COVID test. Please check with COVID requirements before booking.

  • Whale sight

  • Sooo close <3

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/20
Activity Date: 2022/01/04

Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec - Mar]

HIGHLY Recommend!

Reviewed by: Ian Armstrong

We are so glad that we booked this during our trip to Oahu. With so much to do, we weren't sure if we were making a mistake committing an entire morning to one activity, but we would absolutely do this over again. Doug, Natalie, and Nicole were an awesome crew, striking the perfect balance of fun and informative. We saw quite a few whales while still getting to enjoy the beautiful morning on the catamaran.

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/19
Activity Date: 2022/01/13

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

Honolulu Deep Sea Fishing Charter - Full Day Shared Trip

Fishing on the Maggie jo was great

Reviewed by: Bart George

The captain and hand knew their stuff and had us on fish all day. The boat is clean and well stocked and absolutely seaworthy.

  • Shark (accidental catch) that was caught and released

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Packages: Full Day Shared Charter
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/01/19
Activity Date: 2022/01/17

Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai

Incredible experience!!

Reviewed by: Amanda

The submarine scooter experience was amazing. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. We saw some sea turtles floating in the water and when we went into the sub scooters a whole bunch of fish were around us. Incredible experience!

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Packages: Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/19
Activity Date: 2022/01/17

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Fun time - nice staff!

Reviewed by: From AK

The staff was super nice and the equipment in good shape. They provided a waterproof map and told us the best spots to snorkel and maybe see turtles. We saw turtles and lots of fish! One note; When I booked the Yak Pack tour I was told it was thirty minutes to the sandbar. When I got there I learned it was actually more like 45 minutes. So that would take a good bit of our four hours. We wanted to snorkel too so we kayaked and snorkeled and didn’t make it to the sandbar which was just fine. Loved it. Brought snacks and drinks. Had a picnic on the kayak.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such awesome feedback and pictures of your experience. All very good feedback, and we really appreciate that a lot. Stoked to hear it sounds like you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us. And even though you didn't go to the sandbar, the other areas you went to are definitely better snorkeling areas. The sandbar is just a longer paddle, but you'll have to come back and kayak out to the sandbar next time! 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: 2022/01/18
Activity Date: 2022/01/14

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

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

The most amazing experience yet!

Reviewed by: Jen

My husband and I have been to Oahu three times and I can’t believe we only did this now! We literally booked the excursion the day before and it was hands down, the best experience we’ve had in all the times we’ve ever been here. It was worth every single penny. The fact that they include so many water activities from SUP to kayaking, snorkeling, and even a lounge in the water was amazing. We paid extra for the banana boat while we were there and so glad we did, so don’t feel like you have to pre-book it before going there.

On top of that, the staff are so friendly and accommodating. The live music on the way to the sandbar and back was so beautiful. They help guide you if you’ve never done any water sports before, which we never have. Some even offered to take our photos and videos. The staff were honestly just such genuine and lovely people.

One donut per guest and water/juice was provided, so good to bring your own snacks if you want. Though we didn’t even get to eat our snacks because we had so much fun and wanted to soak in every moment.

The sandbar wasn’t exposed when we went, but it was like being in a swimming pool in the middle of the ocean. It was incredible. Life jackets and snorkeling gear were also provided, so you just need to worry about bringing towels. They have washrooms and changing rooms on the boat and can leave your items there while in the water.

We really enjoyed our time and will definitely do this again when we come back! The best part is, it’s a locally owned business. Do not hesitate to book now, you won’t regret it!

  • Arriving to the sandbar, the lounger is on the left

  • The most beautiful backdrop

  • Kayaking

  • SUP

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

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

Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show

Beautiful Waikiki Luau

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Loved experiencing this right in Waikiki! The location at the Royal Hawaiian hotel was really convenient (no long bus rides) and the food was 10 out of 10. It started to rain a bit during the show and within minutes, the servers brought out towels to everyone so we could stay dry and catch the last bit of the show. Service was fantastic. Would recommend the extra to get the Premium seating closer to the stage.

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Packages: Premium Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/12/16

2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!

Had a blast! SO MUCH FUN!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

These side-by-side ATVs were perfect. The tour takes you to some of the movie sites around Kualoa Ranch and we stopped for plenty of pictures. It's absolutely stunning at Kualoa Ranch. If you haven't been there yet, go! Would recommend!!

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Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/12/12

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

Great way to see the island + waterfall

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

The tour was in a mini-bus rather than the larger motorcoach buses. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. I really liked the stop at Waimea Valley the best. It was nice to get out and go on a nature walk. The entire route is fully paved. If you want to swim, there's time to swim too. Lunch was at Fumi's and I'd recommend their garlic shrimp (yum!). Overall, the day was a full day so make sure you get plenty of rest the night before and wear comfortable shoes.

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Packages: Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/09/16

Doors-Off Paradise Helicopter Tour & Landing from Kapolei [Not Operating]

Hands down, the BEST helicopter flight

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

WOW! This doors-off flight was AMAZING. You start at Turtle Bay's heliport (conveniently in the parking lot, only a quick 5-min golf cart ride from the hotel). Then, we flew around the island with an amazing helicopter pilot. She landed us at Kualoa Ranch and we had the best views around us. The helicopter ride was amazing...but the landing..wow! I can't say enough good things about this tour.

Keep in mind, with the doors off it's very windy. I'd recommend wearing a windbreaker jacket to be comfortable.

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Packages: 55-min Waterfall & Valleys Explorer with 25-min Kualoa Ranch Landing
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/12/18

Complete Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch - Visit Main Exhibits, Memorials & Museums

ALL of Pearl Harbor in a Day

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Make sure you have a good night's sleep the day before. This is a FULL day tour where you get to visit all the attractions at Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona, USS Missouri Battleship, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and USS Bowfin submarine. Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be walking around the entire day. This is truly a memorable tour and we learned so much from our tour guide. Would recommend for history buffs!

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Packages: Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/10/02

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

Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour at Mt. Tantalus

Beautiful views!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

We started at Tantalus for beautiful 360 views and photos. Then, we drove a bit farther to start the actual trail. Quite a bit of it was shaded and there was a lot of incline at the beginning. The hiking guide was amazing and really knowledgable about the area. I felt like I learned so much about the different plants and trees plus the historical significance of some of them. Would recommend for the hiking aficionado!

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Packages: Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Hike [No Transportation]
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/16

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

Oahu Waterfall Hiking Tour with Expert Guide - Manoa Valley & Koolau Trails

Great beginner's hike

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Well-maintained trail that was mostly gravel. I'd recommend athletic shoes but you won't need hiking spikes. I wore regular running shoes. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot more about the Manoa Valley.

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Mahalo for joining us during your Hawaiian vacation! We look forward to sharing more adventures with you the next time.

  • Gorgeous!

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Packages: Hawaiian Waterfall Hike at Manoa Falls
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

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

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

Fresh and colorful lei

Reviewed by: Mariam

Perfect welcome to Hawaii! The greeter meets you at baggage claim with a fresh-flower lei!

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Packages: Classic Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/26

Kailua Bay 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Tour with Lunch - Explore Tide Pools & More!

Great time and with many activities to do!!

Reviewed by: Alan ross

The front desk guys explained everything we can and can not do. They give you discounts when you buy stuff at their store. You can use bikes, kayaks, surf boards, snorkeling gear and more!! Also, they have free parking. This is an activity you should definitely do when coming to Hawaii.

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Packages: Self-Guided Kayak & Beach Time - Explore at your own pace!
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

Pearl Harbor Battleship Missouri General Admission Tickets & Guided Tours

Great historical experience!

Reviewed by: Family with kids

We took our two boys, ages 6 & 8 and it was a perfect historical experience. Captivating, educational, great length and easy tour for young children. Highly recommend! I was worried about a longer tour that would lose the kids interest, but this did not disappoint. Both my boys loved the experience.

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Packages: General Admission: Self-Guided Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Fun experience!

Reviewed by: Lisa Kil

We booked this trip as part of the bachelorette party. Had an amazing experience from start to finish. We had a bus pick us up from the hotel we were staying and dropped us off at the location. Once we arrived we got on the boat, staff was extremely friendly and attentive. There was plenty of time in between each excursion to enjoy the water activities. Had burgers, fruits, and chips for lunch. Did a little bit of turtle watching. Finished with a warm beverage of your choice to wrap up the boat ride. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

The Polynesian Culture Center is a must see!!

Reviewed by: Alaskan Adventurers

I would highly recommend that anyone who visits the islands go explore the Polynesian Culture Center. There is rich culture and knowledge and pride to be embraced. The tribes are welcoming and the proceeds go toward supporting the local college students. They engage the crowds and make it fun. The food and entertainment is amazing. There are several local artists with shops for souvenirs to take home. I’ve made it a point to visit the center every time I’ve visited the island and it’s always amazing.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/17
Activity Date: 2021/12/21
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