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Waikiki Luau with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Dinner, Fire Dance & Rock-A-Hula Show
Very Nice Experience
Activity Date: 2022/11/13 | Posted on: 2022/11/18

The Luau dinner and Rock-A-Hula are situated at a very convenient location. The Luau buffet-style dinner had many different options including roast pig and dessert. The line was moving a bit slow. Not enough time to enjoy the food. The Rock-A-Show was very good. Really enjoyed the hula dancers and singing. Overall it is a great activity if you like dinner and show.

Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! Luau Buffet & Show [December]
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides
FIRST TIME!!!
Activity Date: 2022/11/15 | Posted on: 2022/11/17

Our experience was amazing!!
The staff was super nice and knowledgeable about sharks.
Thank you, Andy, Erin, and the captain so much for an unforgettable experience.

Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
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Waikiki Luau with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Dinner, Fire Dance & Rock-A-Hula Show
Awesome dinner and show along the Waikiki Beach
Activity Date: 2022/11/13 | Posted on: 2022/11/17

First time attending to this Luau and Polynesian Show called Rock -A-Hula. The dinner and show took place at a very convienent location along the Waikiki Beach. Getting situated to the seating was very easy. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. The dinner itself had a good variety buffet style and was tasty. Overall the line on waiting for the food could have been better. Took me appx 30 minutes before I was lining up for the buffet line. By the time I got my food, only had about 30 minutes left to eat. Felt a little rushed. The Rock-A-Hula definitely is a must see. Very nice production, dancers were great, and singers were impressive. Overall I highly recommend doing this activity.

Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! Luau Buffet & Show [December]
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Guided Stargazing Tour Led by NASA Ambassador Astronomer at the Ko Olina Resorts
Amazing experience !
Activity Date: 2022/11/15 | Posted on: 2022/11/17

I enjoyed seeing Jupiter, Mars , Saturn and various stars through a powerful telescope. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable pointing out lots of constellations that are visible to the naked eye. The sky was very clear, so we were able to see a lot.

Packages: Third Star Show - Late Evening
Attended as: Couples
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Mahalo. Keep reaching for the stars !

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Waikiki Luau with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Dinner, Fire Dance & Rock-A-Hula Show
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Activity Date: 2022/11/12 | Posted on: 2022/11/17

Upon arrival to the Luau we were greeted by a young lady selling beautiful purple lei’s. Of course we had to have one not only for the beauty, but the feeling of being welcomed in to the community as well.
The host/dancer/MC/ bartender was extremely friendly with everyone. We were ushered to our seats by a wonderful young man that not only performed at the luau, but also at Rock a Hula. This young man was full of passion for the culture and the love of dance.
The drinks and pineapple were at great start to our dinner as well as the traditional dancing while we waited for the main course.
There was plenty of dishes to chose from including seafood, pork, beef, chicken, and even vegetarian choices. I personally recommend the fried pig skin as it was the absolute most delectable dish we were privy to enjoy during our visit. After dinner we tried each of the 5 different desserts. None of them blow your socks off, but are nonetheless tasty as well. There is also after dinner coffee for those of you who enjoy a nice hot cup of Joe before the Rock a Hula.
You could order drinks during dinner and before the Rock a Hula began as well.
The choice of a local musician and singer was a wonderful way to start the show. The classic Elvis performance seemed to fit the show perfectly and added to the fun filled and interactive show. The only thing that felt out of place was the Michael Jackson performance. While it wasn’t bad, it just didn’t seem to fit in to the rest of the event in general. I would give the luau and Rock a Hula a 7 out of 10 stars.

Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! Luau Buffet & Show [December]
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
10/10 would definitely recommend
Activity Date: 2022/11/01 | Posted on: 2022/11/16

The guides were great the views are awesome! Guides help you through everything and make the tour even better

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
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Waikiki Luau with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Dinner, Fire Dance & Rock-A-Hula Show
Exactly as expected and a little more
Activity Date: 2022/11/12 | Posted on: 2022/11/16

Overall we got exactly what we were expecting, which, for us, was actually refreshing. So many businesses mislead these days. We were happy with our experience and pleasantly surprised at the Rock A Hula show afterwards.

Our first impression was great. The setup under the large tents and the decor and dishware were all very nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were seated quickly and immediately served our complimentary Mai Tai and offered fresh pineapple at the table. We ordered more adult beverages and while they tasted fine, did not seem to have much if any alcohol in them. The MC did a good job of keeping things running smoothly and had an upbeat attitude. We enjoyed the dancers and learning to hula felt very welcoming. They presented the roasted pig with the traditional apple in its mouth. Definitely try some along with the crispy skin. We found the food at the buffet somewhat bland, but that was our experience throughout most of Hawaii.

After dinner we proceeded to the large theater for the show. This presentation is much bigger and longer than we anticipated. We would attend this show by itself without the dinner and pay handsomely for it. The Elvis and MJ impersonators were great! The charisma and crowd interactions of both of them and other entertainers were spot on! The show is a bit long and disjointed though. And while we do love MJ and his songs, some seemed a bit "off-brand" for a Hawaiian themed hula show. Thriller was one, even though the zombies were great and so was Michael.

Overall we'd give the luau and show a 7 out of 10. Food and drinks could be better and show could be shorter and more on-brand. We would still highly recommend it, especially for the price.

Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! Luau Buffet & Show [December]
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Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours
Awesome Adventure
Activity Date: 2022/11/12 | Posted on: 2022/11/16

Jess, Emma & horses were ALL AWESOME! Gentle, beautiful horses, great guides, beautiful location.helped make my MAW Kid’s trip a HUGE success!

Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
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Diamond Head Crater Hiking Tour with Reserved Tickets & Shuttle from Waikiki
Awesome experience!awesome!
Activity Date: 2022/11/14 | Posted on: 2022/11/16

Great experience! We also used the shuttle service and we’re able to look and enjoy the scenic drive while the driver told us about the areas we passed.

Packages: Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike
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Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
Kayak
Activity Date: 2022/11/14 | Posted on: 2022/11/16

The check in and out process were quick and smooth as long as you have reservation. You can pay by card too.
You can rent out the kayaks and snorkeling gear on site.
Debriefing session is nice and short and they give you a map and show you the best spots to snorkel and sandbar.
The only hard thing is that it is hard to determine where the snorkeling parts were at even with the map. Once you are at sea, its hard to find landmarks. Adding landmarks would be helpful. The sandbar was so nice!

Packages: Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Lance! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and thank you for taking the time to leave this review and feedback for us. We really appreciate that. Looks like you had a beautiful day at the sandbar. That's great. Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

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サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>
First snorkeling in Hawaii.
ハワイではじめてのシュノーケル
Activity Date: 2022/11/14 | Posted on: 2022/11/16

The weather was great and I had an amazing time. The friendliness of the crew was very pleasant. I would like to use this service again next time.

お天気も良く最高に楽しかったです。クルーの皆さんのフレンドリーさが心地よい。次回も利用したいと思います。

Packages: BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加)
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クアロア・ランチ 乗馬体験(2時間) 映画ロケ地にもなった雄大な大自然を馬に乗って満喫!<送迎付きプランあり>
I highly recommend it, especially if it's your first experience with horseback riding!
乗馬初体験なら尚更オススメ!
Activity Date: 2022/11/07 | Posted on: 2022/11/15

The tour was a small group of four people, my wife and I along with another Japanese couple, and our guide. It was my first experience riding a horse, and at first, I was scared and anxious until I got used to it. But after about 30 minutes, it became fun, and the horse was so well-behaved that I felt safe riding! The magnificent views of Kualoa and the ocean were breathtaking, and the breeze was pleasant. I highly recommend it over a bus tour!!! The only downside was that, since there were only Japanese people, there was no announcement about this area being a filming location for Jurassic Park... I wish there had been some explanation in English...

私達夫婦ともう1組の日本人夫婦の4人とガイドさんの少人数でのツアーでした。
乗馬初体験で最初は怖くて、慣れるまで不安でしたが30分も経つと楽しくなって、馬もお利口なので安心して乗れました!
クアロアの壮大な絶景と海が見えて
風が心地よいし、バスツアーよりもオススメです!!!
残念だった点は、日本人しかいないせいか
このエリアがジュラシックパークの撮影地だったとかそういったアナウンスが一切なかったことです…
英語で良いから説明が欲しかった…

Packages: 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き>
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All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk
Beautiful spots and a great guide
Activity Date: 2022/11/11 | Posted on: 2022/11/14

The list of places to visit is nicely curated and I think we had enough time to walk around each site, take photos, and even buy souvenirs. Our guide, Jojo, was fantastic. He had too many stories to tell to keep us entertained and was very knowledgeable about Hawaii's culture, history, and ecology.
The only downside of this tour was that you are on a large bus so, if you are picked up last and have a seat at the back of the bus, you're going to spend a lot of time going on and off. However, Jojo knew that this might be frustrating and started counting time right after the last person was out.
The bus was clean and the lunch was ok.

Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Great Experience!
Activity Date: 2022/11/11 | Posted on: 2022/11/14

We attended the Chief's Luau and had a great time. The meal was very good, and the show was outstanding. The chief himself was very entertaining and funny.

Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
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Kualoa Ranch Full Day Tour with Hollywood Movie Sites, Jungle Expedition, Farm Tour & Lunch
Awesome Adventure
Activity Date: 2022/11/12 | Posted on: 2022/11/14

So good, I want to return to try out other experiences! Everything was great. I'm not normally a picture taker, but I took dozens this day. Lunch was awesome too.

Packages: Best of Kualoa Combo - Movie Tour, Jungle Tour, Farm Tour & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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クアロア・ランチ 乗馬体験(2時間) 映画ロケ地にもなった雄大な大自然を馬に乗って満喫!<送迎付きプランあり>
It was great.
よかったです
Activity Date: 2022/10/23 | Posted on: 2022/11/14

I was able to experience the great outdoors on horseback. It was an environment that cannot be enjoyed in Japan. The horses were calm and safe. However, one downside was that the instructions were only in English, so I couldn't understand most of the explanations, which was a bit disappointing.

大自然を馬にのって感じることができました。
日本では味わえない環境でした。
馬もおとなしくて安全でした。
ただ、一つ、英語のみの案内なので、説明はほとんど分からなかったのがさみしかったです。

Packages: 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き>
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Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More
Great experience!
Activity Date: 2022/10/17 | Posted on: 2022/11/14

Great communication, and a very beautiful lei presentation! Made us feel very welcome to Hawaii and a great first experience on our vacation. Definitely worth the money.

Packages: Classic Orchid Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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ハワイでパラセーリング 高さ120m/150mの上空からワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>
I'm glad I did it!
やってよかった!
Activity Date: 2022/10/30 | Posted on: 2022/11/13

Four years ago, it was canceled due to a hurricane. I thought the prices were high for optional tours in Hawaii due to inflation and the weak yen, but I decided to give it another try for the memories. At first, I was a bit scared, but I quickly got used to it and enjoyed the view of the high-rise hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea.

前回(4年前)はハリケーンでなくなく中止。久しぶりのハワイは物価高と円安でオプショナルツアーも高いなあと思っていましたが、想い出に再トライしました。
最初は少し怖かったけど、すぐに慣れて、海からみるワイキキの高層ホテルとダイヤモンドヘッドを楽しみました。

Packages: 高さ120メートル
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Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show
Sunset cruise with fireworks
Activity Date: 2022/11/11 | Posted on: 2022/11/13
Ann

Such a lovely cruise so well organised from start to finish crew and staff couldn’t do enough for you so nice and friendly great evening food good as well

Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
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ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり
It was amazing.
最高でした。
Activity Date: 2022/11/06 | Posted on: 2022/11/13

This was my second visit since 2019. I felt there were a few more people than last time, but compared to the crowds in Japan, the wait times for attractions were shorter, and I was able to enjoy myself thoroughly!

2019年以来2度目の利用でした。
前回よりも少し人が多いと感じましたが、日本の混雑に比べるとアトラクションに並ぶ時間も短くて、たっぷり楽しめました!

Packages: スタンダード・パッケージ(ソフトドリンク飲み放題など含む)(2024年3月まで)
Attended as: Families
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Aloha,
Thank you for visiting Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. We will continue to strive to ensure our customers are happy. We look forward to your next visit.
Jan Katagiri

Aloha,
ウエットアンドワイルドハワイにお越しいただきありがとうございました。これからもお客様に喜んで頂けるよう従業員一同努力してまいります。又のお越しをお待ち申し上げます。
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
What an excellent place.
Activity Date: 2022/11/06 | Posted on: 2022/11/13

We spent the morning ATV riding. The guide was informative and made sure we had time on the trail to ask questions at our designated stops. What beautiful views and what a beautiful property. Certainly well taken care of and great example of sustainablility and steward of the land.

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup
Captain bob sandbar
Activity Date: 2022/10/20 | Posted on: 2022/11/12

We had an amazing time. The crew was awesome, the views were amazing and the food was good too!!!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
Wonderful beginners class.
Activity Date: 2022/10/18 | Posted on: 2022/11/12

It was a great beginner class, got to see lots of fish, and a star fish. Great first time experience.

Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
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クアロア・ランチ 乗馬体験(2時間) 映画ロケ地にもなった雄大な大自然を馬に乗って満喫!<送迎付きプランあり>
Beautiful scenery and precious time.
綺麗な景色と貴重な時間
Activity Date: 2022/10/23 | Posted on: 2022/11/12

I felt a bit guilty about riding the horse itself, but I was able to experience a very precious time!

お馬さんに乗ること自体お馬さんに申し訳ない気持ちでしたが、とても貴重な時間を体験することができました!

Packages: 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き>
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Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations
Family Reunion
Activity Date: 2022/11/08 | Posted on: 2022/11/12
DCE

We had an awesome tour guide! Unfortunately, can’t recall his name!

Packages: Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour [90 mins]
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Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours
Wonderful experience!
Activity Date: 2022/11/09 | Posted on: 2022/11/12

The guide was very friendly, kind and helpful. The horses were really smart and well trained. It was the first time for us to do horse riding, but nothing was difficult and had a really good time spending time enjoying the beautiful beach while riding the cute horses. We enjoyed this activity the most between all the things we did during our vacation in Hawaii.
The transportation to this place was a bit poor. We took Uber to this place and tried to schedule an Uber/Lyft for going back before hand but it was unavailable around this spot. On the way back, there was no Uber/ Lyft available so we had to use taxi which cost us triple. I would recommend renting a car to get to this place or set up a taxi pick up in advance so you wouldn’t have to worry.
The activity itself was really good and it was worth paying all the cost getting here and going back as well.
We would definitely want to go back next time we visit Oahu again!

Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
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Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
Kaneohe bay kayak tour
Activity Date: 2022/11/09 | Posted on: 2022/11/11

This was a great experience and a definite must if your visiting Oahu. Kayaking over coral reefs and clear blue green water. It was so nice to walk around on the sandbar surrounded by beautiful water. The staff were all so helpful and knowledgeable. It was easy to find and easy to book. So glad we did it!

Packages: Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Corrine! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear you had a great experience out there and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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シュノーケリングクルーズ 野生のウミガメ&イルカ・ウォッチング <ランチ&アルコール3杯付き>
Refreshing!
気分爽快!
Activity Date: 2022/11/05 | Posted on: 2022/11/10

We participated as a family, and we were the only Japanese people there. When I conveyed that I wasn't very good at English in broken phrases, the captain said, "No problem." Anyway, all four crew members worked hard, were attentive to the guests, and were very friendly, which felt great. The sky, which was cloudy in the morning, cleared up, and we were able to see dolphins, sea turtles, and a family of sea lions.

For snorkeling, they provided life jackets, so I felt safe and enjoyed it. However, after swimming, it gets very cold when the sea breeze hits you, so I think it's better to bring a towel (and a jacket) with you.

It became a wonderful memory.

家族で参加しましたが、日本人は私達だけ。あんまり英語が得意じゃないと、カタコトで伝えると、船長さんは、ノープロブレムと言ってくれました。とにかく4人のクルーがみんなよく働くし、お客さんのことも気にかけてくれて愛想がよく、気持ちがよかったです。朝は曇っていた空も晴れてきて、イルカやウミガメ、オットセイの親子も見られました。
シュノーケリングも、ライフジャケットを貸してくれるので安心して楽しめました。ただ泳いだあとは、海風に当たるととても寒いので、しっかりタオルを(上着も)持っていったほうがいいと思います。
いい思い出になりました。

Packages: 午前プラン(送迎付き)
Attended as: Families
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
Awesome!!!
Activity Date: 2022/10/24 | Posted on: 2022/11/10

Wow just wow. Fast UTV, beautiful farm ground! Thank you

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour with Transportation from Waikiki [Morning Package]
Attended as: Couples
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
Wonderful 2 hour excursion!!
Activity Date: 2022/11/07 | Posted on: 2022/11/09

Don and Austin were perfect guides! Lots of fun, history, and current events. I'll be back!

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
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Find exciting things to do on Oahu for kids ages 8-12. Tweens are ready for bigger adventures including snorkeling with sea turtles, ziplining, ATV tours, submarine rides, kayaking, and helicopter flights. Explore Hawaiian culture through interactive luaus, visit historic Pearl Harbor, or hit the waves with surfing lessons. These tours offer thrilling experiences the whole family will enjoy. Review each listing for age requirements, height restrictions, and activity-specific policies.