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Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

The beach part was great not "hike"

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The description of the Falls "hike" should be reworded to "casual stroll". All the interesting parts that might be qualified as hikes were barred as off limits for falling rock or just closed off. Also, the change in elevation was laughable. It was more like going to a park.

The waterfall actually had water, but not enough water yet for swimming, which was teh main point of it. That part was very underwhelming.

The snorkeling on teh beach was great. Amazing area and great knowledgeable staff/tour guides. highly recommend that part.

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Posted on: 2008/06/16

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

Kailua Kayaking

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The 4 hour guided kayaking excursion was amazing! We had Matt and Andy and could not have asked for better guides! They made the entire excursion so much fun! My husband and I cannot wait to come back again!

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Posted on: 2008/06/15

H2O Sports Parasailing Adventure Ride at Maunalua Bay [600ft & 800ft lines]

Sea Breeze Parasailing

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Parasailing was a lot of fun. The staff was very friendly and funny. What keeps me from giving them a 5 star is that the pictures they take of you cannot be purchased individually. So if you want any of the pictures they take you have to buy all of them which starts at $30.

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Posted on: 2008/06/15

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Parasailing was GREAT!

Reviewed by: Natasha

My boyfriend and I went parasailing to celebrate our anniversary, and it was awesome! The crew was polite, interactive, and entertaining, but at the same time safe and professional. The boat ride and the parasailing itself was lots of fun! I thought that it would be scary, but it was really easy and exciting and I wasnt that afraid at all. It was also romantic to parasail with my boyfriend, so this is a great activity for couples! (But friends and family as well.) I would suggest this activity to everyone, and would gladly do it again =]

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Posted on: 2008/06/09

BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

FUN FOR EVERYONE!!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Bob was the best thing we did on the entire island! The staff was EXTREMELY friendly and made sure everyone had fun!!

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Posted on: 2008/06/02

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Overall Enjoyment

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We loved this event. What a wonderful view of the island. And it is so peaceful hanging over the water.

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Posted on: 2008/05/31

BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Scooter Bob - Way to go...

Reviewed by: Rodgers Family

Spectacular way to view fish. Very relaxing & exciting at the same time. Felt very safe.

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Posted on: 2008/05/26

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

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Reviewed by: ROBIN

I THOUGHT KAYAKING WOULD BE HARD TO DO BUT IT WASN'T AT ALL. I LOVED IT. BE SURE TO GET THE BACK REST...IT MADE THE DIFFERENCE...

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Posted on: 2008/05/24

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

Parasailing - 1st timers

Reviewed by: S Lantz

This was my first time parasailing and it was a blast!! My husband and I will definitely do this again!

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Posted on: 2008/05/20

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

Super Super Day

Reviewed by: Mandy and Mark

Firstly,at best my partner is a moderate swimmer, so she really isn't confident in the water.

We booked a 4 hour kayaking activity with some apprehension. I can honestly say it was the best day of our holiday.

Not only because Lanakai beach was fantastic but mainly because of the young staff, like Andy and Nick our guides. The staff don't wrap you up in cotton wool. They are young, laid back but professional if needed and full of local knowledge.

Super, super day. Many thanks. Mandy and Mark (UK)

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Posted on: 2008/05/18

パラセーリング 5歳~参加OK!高さ150m/130m/110mの3種類 人気のカカアコまで徒歩圏内!ツアー後にショッピングや食事も楽しめる<ケワロ湾>

The view is amazing! 眺めは最高!

Reviewed by: chiba

I recommend this for anyone who is not afraid of heights. You can get a great view of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea, and once you're up in the air, it's not as scary as you might think! The explanations are in English, but it's not a big problem if you don't understand them. As part of the service, you will fall into the sea once, so wearing a swimsuit and bringing a towel is essential. Also, it might be cold while you're waiting depending on the weather, so having a hoodie or something similar would be good.

高所恐怖症の方以外にはお勧めです。
ワイキキのホテル群やダイヤモンドヘッドが海上から一望できますし、上空に上がってしまえば思ったほど怖くないですよ!説明は英語ですが解らなくてもそれほど問題ありません。
サービスの一環?で一度海に落ちますので水着着用とタオルは必須です。あと待っている間天候によっては寒いかもしれませんのでパーカー等あればいいですね。

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Posted on: 2008/05/17

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

FAMILY Goddess

Reviewed by: GG

It was fun, but it was a very windy day! The seas were rough which made our parasailing very interesting! My husband, 6 year old and I flew together. I was squished in the middle and I also felt a bit sea sick. It wasn't as enjoyable as I thought because of the wind, but it was fun! The crew was wonderful!

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Posted on: 2008/05/16

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Worth It

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I really enjoyed this trip, we didn't rent a car in Oahu and this was a great way to see the North Shore. We learned a great deal of Hawaiian history on the way up. And the town and Waimeia Beach are incredible. We snorkeled and swam in the waterfall at waimeia (?), it was a cool day but the water was temperate and so fresh - if you go to the waterfall swim in the lake surrounding it - its really wonderful. Bonzai Pipeline had no waves though so I'll have to go back in the winter.

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Posted on: 2008/05/16

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

North Shore trip

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Gave us a chance to spend more time at the North Shore (we stayed at Waikiki).

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Posted on: 2008/05/12

Hawaii Jet Ski Ride Adventure at Maunalua Bay - H2O Sports

Awesome Time

Reviewed by: Speed Racer

We had a blast riding on a fast jetski! I didn't know you can go up to almost 50mph on water, and you have no traffic! I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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Posted on: 2008/05/10

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

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Amy

This was one of the most beautiful activities I did while in Hawaii. It was great exercise and I would reccommend doing this with a partner. I did this by myself and I found it quite difficult, but then again I'm not in good shape at all. May be easier for someone who is in shape. The beaches are so beautiful that I ended up comming back on my own a few days later. Take an underwater camera because the view is great.

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Posted on: 2008/05/03

Captain Tiger's Waikiki Daytime and Sunset Bottom Fishing Cruise [Closed]

Fishing Trip

Reviewed by: Brandy

My husband and I went fishing one night in Oahu. It was not quite what we expected. The whole boat caught maybe 5 fish around 6 inches long. The bbq dinner was some chili out of a can on some rice with a hot dog minus the bun. There were no drinks, the captain and the crew member had soda, but none for the rest of us. We did see a beautiful sunset, and it did get us onto the water. I don't think we would do it again.

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Posted on: 2008/05/01

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

Fun, but short.

Reviewed by: April

The parasailing was a lot of fun. You go up and you sit in the sky for about eight minutes. The views are amazing, but your time seems a little short. It's very relaxing though, and the staff was definatly having fun with their job. The only thing that was a little surprising was the fact that they advertised literally exactly how much they were expecting to be tipped. At least $20. Other then that it was alot of fun.

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Posted on: 2008/04/22

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

A very nice new company

Reviewed by: JJK

A very fun time with a nice tour guide and his family. Unique stops on the North SHore that most tour companies just drive by. Highly Recommended!

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Posted on: 2008/04/19

X-Treme Watersports - Honolulu Jet Ski Rental Ride Adventures

Great Time!

Reviewed by: April

We went with this company because of the good reviews, and we had a great time! The jetski's were in good condition, and the went super fast. It was so much fun to race around on the ocean with the wind and water spraying up at you! Just a little hint for future riders, wear water-proof sunblock, because having sun-lotion drip into your eyes STINGS!

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Posted on: 2008/04/18

Two-Tank Introductory Boat Scuba Diving Tour & Lesson - Aaron's Dive Shop

PADI Open Water Certification

Reviewed by: HK

I've always wanted to be a certified scuba diver, and I'm so glad that I just decided to do it finally. The instructors at Aaron's Dive Shop were very professional and friendly, and they made the whole process easy. I had to do a bit homework but it was totally worth it, and I got to learn a lot. They answered all the questions I had, and explained throughly until I understood. So by the time I finished all the academics, I had a confidence to go underwater and play!

The two dives took place in Hawaii Kai, and I got to swim with a lot of Hawaiian sea turtles! They are the most relaxing animals. I also go to see some octopus, eels, etc.

I am now a certified diver, and I am ready to move on to advanced diver course. Thank you Aaron's Dive Shop!

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Posted on: 2008/04/18

Captain Tiger's Waikiki Daytime and Sunset Bottom Fishing Cruise [Closed]

Fishing Bare Bones

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Here are some things you need to know before you go on this adventure.

1. Bring your own food
When you first get on the boat, you will be given a plate with 2 hamburger patties (at least it looked like hamburger), a hot dog, rice (very bad rice), and it is all smothered in beans. You do not get any buns for the hamburgers or hot dogs or a choice on any part of the food. My son hates beans but since we were not asked anything, the whole plate was covered with beans over the meat and rice. The food was nasty but if your hungry you have to eat it.

2. Bring your own drinks

Bring your own soda or beer since the only thing available on the boat is water or juice.

3. Bring hand sanitizer

you will be baiting your own hooks with raw, sticky tuna chunks and the smell with stay on your hands for the whole day even after trying to scrub it off when you get back to your hotel. Bring gloves or hand santizer, you will thank me.

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Posted on: 2008/04/15

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Parasailing

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The experience was great.

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Posted on: 2008/04/12

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Parasailing off Kewalo Basin

Reviewed by: Nora

The parasailing staff were awesome! It was a first time experience for my mother and boyfriend and they made it wonderful. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. They even offered a kamaaina rate to my father which allowed him to be on the boat with us. He really enjoyed that. We will definitely do it again someday and recommend to friends and family.

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Posted on: 2008/04/10

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

good but done in bad taste.

Reviewed by: Mike, Spokane Washington

We enjoyed the parasailing part of the activity and the transport bus was timely and clean, but the overally experience was tainted by the heavy handed demand for $20.00 tips. Like having dinner at a nice restaurant where the waiter recommends/demand to know the amount of your intended tip before he/she recommending the catch of the day.

the blatant tip demand unfortunately tainted an othewise nice activity. We did tip and would have without the demand for tip, but the demand made me feel unwelcome. wouldnt come back only because of that.

other than that it was as advertised and enjoyable. maybe you dont care or want repeat business. mike.

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Posted on: 2008/04/10

H2O Sports Parasailing Adventure Ride at Maunalua Bay [600ft & 800ft lines]

Extreme Parasaling

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Parasailing was great but they did not give each family duo the same amount of time. The first group went twice as long as the others, and the last group was really shortened. I think because they brought another group out before we were done and so they hurried ours.

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Posted on: 2008/04/05

パラセーリング 5歳~参加OK!高さ150m/130m/110mの3種類 人気のカカアコまで徒歩圏内!ツアー後にショッピングや食事も楽しめる<ケワロ湾>

It's expensive! 高い!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

You can challenge yourself at various heights, but since I was there, I signed up for the highest one. I did a similar activity in Saipan before, but this one goes really high up!

I briefly thought about what would happen if I fell...

But honestly, the view was amazing, and I was able to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the air.

色々な高さに挑戦できますが、せっかくなので一番高いのに申し込みました。
以前サイパンで同様のアクティビティーをしたのですが、これはとにかく高くまで上がります!

落ちたら・・・

とか一瞬思いますが、ホント景色も最高で、ゆっくりと空中散歩を楽しめました。

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Posted on: 2008/03/30

Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Elaine

All of the staff at Hans Hedemann are just wonderful, from the driver, to the instructor at the shop, all the instructors in the ocean, and even the cameraman! Everyone was just so friendly, laughing and smiling, and making sure we were having a good time. My fiance and I had an awesome time and would recommend this surf school to everybody. The pictures came out great, thank you camera man!

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Posted on: 2008/03/29

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Good Value

Reviewed by: Mark J

It was very memorable. The guy who picked us up from our hotel was entertaining. He has a little pet love bird in his van. He let us hold it and take pics with it. Our guide on the boat was funny too. He took pics on my camera and his (for purchase). Very friendly staff.

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Posted on: 2008/03/28

Captain Tiger's Waikiki Daytime and Sunset Bottom Fishing Cruise [Closed]

Fresh Fish for Lunch

Reviewed by: luckyone

My Dad and I just went on the Daytime Bottom Fishing trip and we had a blast. My Dad caught the most fish of anyone on the boat! I only caught one but it was really pretty. Some people caught fish you could eat so they cooked it on the back of the boat and we all got to try it. The rest of the lunch was local Hawaiian BBQ and we both liked it. Great Trip!

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Posted on: 2008/03/27
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