Reviewed by: Tiffany
We participated in a tour from 8 to around 10 with a one-and-a-half-year-old child, and all the staff were wonderful and kind, making it a very enjoyable experience. There is a bit of distance from the boat to the sandbar, so I think it would have been helpful to have a suggestion to bring floaties for small children who can't swim (we brought our own, so it wasn't a problem, but I think having rentals available would be good). The snacks weren't very tasty, so if they were that limited, it might be better to just offer drinks and increase the variety. If the price were a bit lower, I would definitely want to participate again.
1歳半の子連れで8時から10時頃のツアーに参加しましたが、スタッフが皆さん素晴らしく優しい方たちで、とても楽しめました。船からサンドバーまでは少し距離があるので、泳げない小さな子連れには浮き輪を持ってくるような案内があっても良かったと思います(うちは持っていっていたので問題なかったですが、貸し出しがあってもいいかと思います)
スナックはあまり美味しくなかったので、あれくらいだったらドリンクだけにしてもっと種類を増やす方がいいかと。その分もう少し安ければ、また参加したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/03 |
Reviewed by: narumi ishikawa
I participated in October 2011. I apologize for the old story. I was anxious about bringing my five-year-old twins, but thanks to Yuka (I wonder if she’s still there), everything was completely fine. The kids got so comfortable that they flew over to me while I was already in the sea. Having twins was no obstacle at all, and I’m very grateful.
2011年10月に参加しました。古い話でスミマセンが。
双子の五歳児連れで不安がありましたが、ユカさん(今もいるかな)
のおかげでまったく大丈夫。子供たちもなついて安心するあまり、
先に海に入ってた私のところに空中を飛んできました。
双子連れが全く障害にならず、感謝感謝。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/07 |
Reviewed by: 稲垣聡
I've been to Oahu about ten times, and since I lived there for a few months during a short language study program, I thought there wouldn't be any places I didn't know. But there were! (◎o◎;)Well, it's been about seven years since my last visit... There are sandbars in various places, so I wasn't expecting much, but it's still Hawaii! I'm super excited! The local crew is cheerful, and they took lots of photos. We quickly went snorkeling, saw some fish, ate sandwiches, and wrapped it up quickly. I guess I would get bored after about 30 minutes! In the afternoon, we could fit in other activities too, so it's a groundbreaking tour (^-^). However, while searching for sea turtles, I was excited until I saw two or three, but after that, I just swayed on the boat and relaxed...
オアフ島は、10回は来ていて
短期の語学留学で数カ月住んでいたのもあって
知らない場所もないかなぁと思ったら
あった!(◎o◎;)
まぁ最後に来たのも7年前くらいだし・・・
砂州は色んな所にあるので期待もしていなかったが
やっぱりハワイですな!
テンション上がりまくりまクリスティ~♪
現地のクルーの人達も明るいし
写真もバンバン撮ってくれて、さくっとシュノーケリングして
魚見て、サンドイッチ食って、さくっと終了~
まぁ、きっと30分もいたら飽きるっしょ!
午後は、他のアクティビティーも入れられるし
画期的なツアーですな(^-^)
ただ、ウミガメ探しは2,3匹見るまではテンション上がっていましたが
その後は、船にユラユラゆられ
マッタリしていた・・・
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/29 |
Reviewed by: ゆうこ
The sea didn't seem very beautiful, perhaps because it was cloudy. The bottom of the boat is designed as a toilet that directly flushes into the sea, right? There was something floating on the surface of the water that looked like a piece of wood, and when I tried to grab it and throw it far away, it turned out to be feces. Moreover, there were two spots floating around.
曇っていたせいか、海はあまりきれいに感じなかったです。船の底がトイレになって海に直接流すようになってるんですよね?海の表面になにか木切れのようなものが浮いていて、つかんで遠くに投げようとしたらそれはうんちでした。しかも2箇所にぷかぷか浮いていました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Rui
I participated with a senior colleague from work. The staff were very friendly, and there was music playing on the boat, creating a fun atmosphere. I was expecting a BBQ on board, but it was just simple hamburgers, which was a bit disappointing. However, they were very delicious! Everyone had the chance to see dolphins and sea turtles, as we were able to enter the water twice at the designated points. The hula dancing was physically demanding, but I enjoyed the whole day. I think it would be a lot of fun to participate with a large group of friends.
会社の先輩と参加しました。
スタッフの方々がとても気さくで船上でも音楽がかかっていたりと、
楽しい雰囲気でした。
船上ではBBQと聞き、期待していましたが簡単なハンバーガーだったのが少し残念でした。とても美味しかったですが!
イルカと海亀は全員がみれるようにポイント地点では2回海に入ることができました。
体力的にフラダンスがキツかったですが一日中満喫できました。
大人数の友達と参加するととても楽しいと思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/05 |
Reviewed by: jucy
I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was the first time I learned about such a large pool and decided to participate.
The facilities were indeed on a grand scale, as expected from an overseas location. I had some concerns about safety and lacked the courage to try some of the slides, which left me with a bit of regret, but all the slides were fun.
I went with a few friends this time, and there were many slides that could accommodate multiple people, so there was no need for anyone to wait in line.
Even though it was a weekday, it got quite lively in the afternoon, so there were always opportunities to enjoy the slides.
On the day we participated, it rained occasionally, which caused us to take breaks, but while chatting with my friends, we said, "It’s hard to imagine screaming like this in a pool in Japan," and we forgot our age and had a great time.
There are lockers available, but I think around $15 per person, including food and drinks, is sufficient, just for your reference.
Depending on the crowd, I believe you can enjoy all the slides in about three hours.
For those with children, there were many families playing together on the smaller slides, which makes for great memories.
ハワイは何度か行っていますが
こんな大きいプールがあることをはじめて知り、参加しました。
施設はさすが海外の規模でした。
ちょっと安全面が心配で勇気がなく遊べないスライダーもあり若干の後悔を残しましたが 笑
どのスライダーもおもしろかったです。
今回は友人と数名で行きましたが
複数名で乗れるスライダーも多くあったので
誰かが順番待ちで調整するなどもありません。
平日でしたが、午後からは結構にぎわっていたので
どのスライダーも常時遊べるタイミングはありました。
参加した日は雨が時々ふったりしたため遊びを中断する時もありましたが
「日本でこんなにプールで絶叫することはありえないだろうね」
と友人と言いながら、歳を忘れはしゃぎました。
ロッカーもありますが、
食事&飲み物含め一人15ドル程度あれば、十分だと思いますのでご参考まで。
混み具合にもよりますが、3時間もあればスライダーは一通り楽しめると思います。
お子さんがいる方は、小さい子供用のすべり台で
一緒に遊んでいるファミリーも沢山いたので良い思い出になりますね。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/1日パス |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Canadiantraveller
I enjoyed the cruise dinner very much. Beautiful meal with a beautiful transportation to take in the view of the beautiful island.
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| Packages: | Three Star Classic Steak & Lobster Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Canadiantraveller
A good time to experience the culture and take in some views. No need for upgrading to a better package though. Still we had ourselves a good time.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
This event was amazing!!! There is so much history behind it, that I left hungry to come back for more information!! It's a must see for everyone!!! It's an unforgettable experience!! Get to experience the deck in battleship Missouri. The tourist guide where very helpful. I'm happy that I booked all my activities with Veltra Hawaii activities, they send me reminders and I got curtesy calls 1 day prior to my events. Thanks again for all your great work!!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Allie Frey
I went to Paradise Cove as part of a group of 4 18 year old girls. This luau was a definite highlight of our trip! All of the activities were interesting, and the lines for tattoos, leis, etc. all went pretty quickly! Above that, the food was awesome! If you are looking for a great luau, go to Paradise Cove!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Kelly-Az
This show will spoil you...other luaus just won't measure up! Do yourself a favor and get the Royal seating close to the stage, especially if you will be attending with kids. You don't want them to miss a thing! We all loved it!
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Amber
My grandmother and I chose this as something different to do from the sightseeing and beach time we had been enjoying. The transportation is great even for those of us that are familiar with the island, and well worth the additional cost. The seating area is packed and truly would be more enjoyable with fewer people crammed in. The food and service were far better than expected and the "All You Can Eat" crab truly lives up to the name. The boat from an external view is beautiful and makes a striking appearance out on the open ocean. On the decks there are areas that could be maintained better, especially the areas that food is served from and are in plain view of guests. The top deck is amazing for catching sight of the city line and would be a great place to spend a romantic evening with a significant other. Overall this is something that I am glad we experienced and would be willing to take others on.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/23 |
Reviewed by: kentaro nagai
The children especially had the most fun!
The kids' pool was well-equipped with many small slides, and at first, they were very curious watching other kids enjoy themselves. Gradually, they started to challenge themselves with various activities.
The lifeguards were attentive, regularly checking on the children's actions, and if they engaged in any risky behavior, they would blow their whistles to alert them. It felt a bit strict at times, but I thought it was likely for the children's safety.
The adult slides and activities were also impressive in scale, featuring attractions that you wouldn't find in Japan, which was truly breathtaking.
I look forward to the next visit when my children are a bit older, as there are slides they can challenge together with the whole family. It would be great to enjoy the slides together on the same float.
There are also coin lockers conveniently located in the center of the facility, making it easy to store and retrieve our belongings.
I can't wait for the next time we can go!
特に子供が一番楽しめていました♪
子供用のプールが充実していて小さいスライダーなど沢山あり
最初は他の子が楽しんでるのを見て興味深々で
少しずついろいろなアクティティにチャレンジしていました。
ライフガードの方々がこまめに子供たちの行動をチェックしていて
少しでも危ない行動をしたら笛を吹いて注意を促すなど
まあ少しは厳しくも感じましたが、逆に子供たちの安全を考えての事なのだろうなと思いました。
大人向けのスライダーとうやアクティビティも迫力満点のスケールで
日本ではないアトラクションなどもありとても圧巻されました。
是非次回もう少し子供が大きくなり一緒にチャレンジできるスライダーとかもありましたので
一緒に家族全員同じ浮き輪でスライダーを楽しめたらと思っています。
施設の中心にコインロッカーもあるので、そこまで結構出し入れ等便利でした。
また次回行ける日を楽しみにしています!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/1日パス |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Nick
My wife and I attended this Luau for our Honeymoon. The entertainment and hospitatity were excellent. The food was ok. My wife, who was promised a gluten free option, was not happy because she was limited on what she could eat. Other than that, it was a very goood time for the both of us.
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| Packages: | Standard Hawaiian Buffet & Hanauma Bay Shuttle Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Heidi W.
The luau in Ko Olina was amazing. We have 3-1/2 & 1-1/2 year old girls and even they loved the show especially the fire at the end. We sat in the VIP area and would recommend attending!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Dinner Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Alex
My friend and I decided to check this out as we were looking for something to do for the night. I have been to many Luau's before so I wasn't expecting anything amazing, but I turned out to be very wrong. the Chief was extremely funny throughout the whole night and he was also very interactive with the crowd. They had some fun activities before the Luau as well so that was fun. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great night with great people! Hands down the best Luau I have done.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/22 |
Reviewed by: User038575
I gave an ok/average rating because this was an expensive excursion and the snorkeling was not up to par. The staff was incredible---- friendly, fun and courteous, but this seemed to be a boat ride geared toward hanging out and drinking on the boat rather than seeing awesome fish, coral reefs, etc. We had 2 snorkel stops and fish/turtles were average. But the crew made sure we saw dolphins from the boat, which was cool.
As far as snorkeling, it was nothing too interesting especially because my husband and I have done amazing snorkeling in Maui and Bora Bora. If you want to drink and relax for an afternoon, this is a top choice. But, a little too expensive for what you get if you are really into snorkeling and seeing different kinds of underwater life.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Sail & Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: nana
Since it was included for free when we did our wedding photos, we decided to go. I wasn't expecting much, but the atmosphere was nice, and the portion sizes were just right for breakfast. I would like to go back for dinner next time!
ウェディングフォトをした際、無料でついてきたので行ってきました。期待していなかったのですが、雰囲気も良く、食事の量も朝なのでちょうどよくいただけました。
今度は夜食べに行きたいです♪
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| Packages: | 素敵朝食・イタリアンクレープ 無料キャンペーン! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Barbara Norton
We would recommend the tour anyone visiting Honolulu. We will probably rent a car next time so that we can spend more time at some of the locations.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Circle Island Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
It's a good experience for first timers at luaus. The food was mediocre and the performances were average. The fire dancer was the highlight of the evening.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Japan sushi girl
First, when I was looking at the tour, I was a little hesitant to go for this as the fare is not casual to take my parents, my 3-year-old son, husband, and me. In the end, I am really proud of myself for deciding to join the tour.
It was just breathtaking: blue sky, emerald ocean, and white sand.
First when I was looking at the tour, was little hesitate to go for this as the fare is not casual to take my parents, my 3yrs son, husband and I.
In the end, I really proud of myself to decide to join the tour.
It was just breathtaking blue sky and emerald ocean and white sand
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/15 |
Reviewed by: J Johnson
Overall it was a nice show. The majority of the time there is spent doing crafts or browsing the many shops with things for sale, so the show really is only a small part of the event. The food was pretty good; however, our food was cold due to the order that they served it. Being as we had the highest priced VIP package you would have thought we would have been served first; nope. We were dead last and had cold food, although the flavor was still very good. I think it is worth doing while visiting the island, I would just not suggest the expensive packages as there is no real benefit.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Dinner Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Rosie Posie
Eccellente! Lovely dining atmosphere, superb food presentation and attentive wait staff.
Couple of my friends and I ordered the Bolognese Alla "Siciliana" and the Frutti Di Mare entrees, both dishes were really good. Bolognese is what you would want to order if your not familiar with ordering Italian food. Restaurant was a 2 minute walk from my hotel (stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel) so it was very convenient. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone back at home on the East coast!
Ciao Baby!
xoxo
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Kool.k
It was truly a wonderful restaurant. The food and the staff were fantastic, and I enjoyed it from the bottom of my heart. I was worried about my English, but there were no problems at all. I will definitely visit again!
本当に素晴らしいレストランでした。味もスタッフも素晴らしく心から楽しめるレストランでした。英語に不安がありましたが全く問題ありませんでした。また絶対に訪れます!
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| Packages: | ディナープラン(Aコース) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: keicol
We had a great time from the time we were picked up from our hotel to the time we were returned. The hole family 12 in total were very impressed with the presentation, the food, the service and the show. Thank you very much
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Kasia
Excellent place to spend an evening and get the knowledge about Hawaiian culture! Suoer show! Good food!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: シャーファミリー
We played a lot from 10:30 AM until closing time in the evening with the kids. I think the family lockers are sufficient.
Starting around noon, the attractions gradually get crowded, so I recommend conquering the slides first thing in the morning! Also, you might be tempted to take off your sandals and go up to the top of the slide, but the concrete gets extremely hot, and it can burn the soles of your feet, so it's fine to keep your sandals on. (Everyone either held them or slid down while wearing them.)
By early afternoon, it starts to get really crowded, and there can be lines for the attractions. We took that opportunity to have lunch and take a little break. When it was crowded, we played in the lazy river right next to the entrance.
Overall, I didn't get the impression that it was extremely spacious, but on the contrary, I enjoyed not having to walk around too much. I would love for them to spend the whole day playing!
By the way, my child is 13 years old, and this age was just right for the thrill of the slides. There are quite a few that younger kids might not be able to handle, as they are pretty thrilling (maybe too much?).
子供と一緒に、朝の10時半から夕方の閉園までたっぷり遊びました。ロッカーはファミリー用のもので十分だと思います。
昼頃から徐々にアトラクションが混雑していくので、まずは朝イチで続々と滑り台を制覇していくのがオススメ! また、ついサンダルを脱いで滑り台のてっぺんまで行ってしまいそうになりますが、コンクリがものすごく熱くなって足の裏がやけどしそうになってしまうので、サンダルは履いたままでOKです。(皆さん手に持ってか、履いたまま滑っていました)
昼過ぎになると、一気に混み始めてアトラクションも行列ができたりします。うちは、そのタイミングでお昼を食べてちょっと休憩しました。また、混んでいるときは、入口からすぐ横にある流れるプールで遊んでいました。
全体的に、ものすごく広い!という印象は受けませんでしたが、逆にいろいろ歩き回らなくてよかったので楽しめました。一日たっぷり使って遊んでもらいたいです!
ちなみにうちは子供が13歳ですが、滑り台の怖さ的には一番ぴったりの年頃でした。小さいお子さんはできないような、スリリング(すぎる?)のがけっこうあります。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/1日パス |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/03 |
Reviewed by: ショコラ
There were no openings for the morning tour, so I ended up on the afternoon one. The sandbar was exposed, so I was really lucky! It was fun walking in the beautiful sea and snorkeling. The hamburger was delicious.
早朝のツアーに空きかないとのことで、午後までの部になってしまいました。
サンドバーは浮き出ていてため、本当に運がよかったです!
キレイな海で歩いたり、シュノーケリングしたり楽しかったです。
ハンバーガー、おいしかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Robin
Lots of fun! Worth to go there and they are very friendly =)
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/31 |
Reviewed by: keicol
The Paradise Cove Laua was wonderful. We took our family from Australia (12 in total) The food was fantastic, the show was amazing and the overall experience was something everyone should enjoy. The bus ride was a great party with Ric.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/19 |
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Thanks for your feedback. We definitely understand that our reef is hard coral- so not the soft fanning coral you get in warm waters, but we strive to do a great job showcasing what we do have to offer on Oahu. One of the sites is Oahu's second largest living reef, though due to weather/water conditions we can't always go there. Perhaps next time you can join us on our other tour- the Dolphin Snorkel Tour- which offers THREE snorkel sites (not two that the Sail offers) including a chance to snorkel view dolphins in the wild. It sounds like you are seeking more adventure and that is what that tour offers. Adventure! We hope to see you again. Thank you!