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

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Faustine

This experience was so much fun! My husband and I did a 4pm tour, so the views and weather were amazing at that time. The actual time parasailing felt like 5 minutes, but any longer than that would have been too much for me anyway because we spent the whole time holding so tight onto those ropes! Overall, the experience was super fun!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/09
Activity Date: 2021/08/07

BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Faustine

Awesome experience! The crew were all knowledgeable and helpful, and they made everything so seamless! We even saw sea turtles and were able to spend some extra time snorkeling around them! Only con is that the location may be hard to find. They're located at the very back of the parking lot, and check in is on the actual boat along the deck. Would 100% recommend!

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Packages: BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/09
Activity Date: 2021/08/07

Waikiki Fishing Tour in Honolulu - Oahu Group Adventure Where You Keep What You Catch by Blue Ocean

Good for the fishing experience.

Reviewed by: Jenn

Went on this fishing excursion on Saturday morning Aug 7, 2021. Boat was clean, poles were ready and all in working order, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Maybe 5 fish were caught the entire trip out of everyone on board. On the way back one of the crew members said ‘I wouldn’t keep anything I caught here because it’s ‘dirty’ water’. If you’re looking for a fishing experience this is great as it’s just the right amount of time on the water and is family friendly. If you want to catch fish then this is not for you. My 12 year old had a good time so that’s all that matters.

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Packages: Fishing Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/09
Activity Date: 2021/08/07

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

Snorkeling was not good

Reviewed by: Tonia Williams

We got out to snorkel area and it was so shallow I thought I was going to hit the coral. I only seen brown coral and literally no fish. We left early.

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Packages: “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/08
Activity Date: 2021/07/31

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

Must do!

Reviewed by: Traveler2028

We did the 800 ft parasail. I thought about going higher but when I did a hot air balloon ride it was the most fun we weren’t as high because when it’s higher it was quieter and you couldn’t see as much. We had so much fun! It was like we were a human kite! Even the people who said they were scared had fun. We went with friends and kids

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/16

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

Great Adventure

Reviewed by: Patrick S

My wife and I did the full 8 hour day. We had a blast exploring the bay through snorkeling and kayaking. The staff on sight was helpful and efficient. It was a very enjoyable day overall. The only issue we ran into was knowing which reef was which. They provided a map which was very helpful and pointed out various landmarks to look for. We would definitely do this again.

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Aloha Patrick! That's awesome! So glad to hear you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us. Thank you so much for joining us and thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: “Total Yak Pack” Full Day (8 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/06
Activity Date: 2021/08/04

Kualoa Ranch Private Beach at Secret Island - Kayak, SUP, Volleyball & More

Great way to spend the day.

Reviewed by: Emily

We had a great time on secret island. We were running late for our scheduled time and they allowed us to reschedule. We felt it was cost effective since we had access to chairs, stand up paddle boards, and Kayaks. Overall, we would recommend.

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Packages: Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/06
Activity Date: 2021/08/05

Kualoa Ranch Private Beach at Secret Island - Kayak, SUP, Volleyball & More

Not enough equipment

Reviewed by: Reinman

Not enough equipment to use. Hard to wait in line which does not give you enough time to enjoy the activities.

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Packages: Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/05
Activity Date: 2021/08/03

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

Fantastic!!!

Reviewed by: Tracy Nguyen

It was an amazing experience. My family love it so much. Would definitely do it again

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/05
Activity Date: 2021/08/03

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

Beautiful experience at the Kaneohe Sandbar!

Reviewed by: Rosalie

My family and I had a wonderful time kayaking to the Kaneohe Sandbar. We would love to do this again in the near future!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Rosalie! That's awesome! 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 and photo! That really means a lot to us and we really appreciate it! That's such and awesome photo. You should post that on social media and tag us, and we'll repost and tag you!
Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

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Packages: Half Day Kayak Rental (4 hours)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/04
Activity Date: 2021/07/27

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

North Shore Tour

Reviewed by: Hannah McKinney

This was an amazing experience for our girls trip. If you are looking for fun activities that are self guided this is the tour for you. We did the snorkeling and paddle boarding both were extremely fun and we had plenty of time to do both. The price was great and included everything we needed. We got to see 2/3 of Oahu, which was beautiful. Our tour guide was Sam he was helpful and funny. Would recommend this tour/activity day to anyone!!

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We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing trip! And that Sam was helpful and funny! We hope to see you again on the surf bus, the original north shore tour!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/04
Activity Date: 2021/08/02

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

Great time!

Reviewed by: JMZ

Booking the activity reservation, awesome.
Friendly reminders regarding my reservation, awesome. The parasail experience, awesome. Only gripe was the not-so-friendly attendant at the window prior to boarding our boat/parasail.

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Packages: Standard Ride [700 feet]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/04
Activity Date: 2021/07/29

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

Awesome Parasailing Experience

Reviewed by: Lynn T.

Great experience from start to finish. Our boat captain and photographer were awesome. We recommend purchasing the photo package (Sim Card) provided at the end of the trip. A word of caution: DO NOT BE LATE. Allow ample time to get to the marina and fill out waiver forms (30 minutes prior to your departure time). The boat will leave you behind if you are not there on time.

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/03
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

Oahu Two Tank SCUBA Diving Boat Tour for Beginner Divers - Waikiki Dive Center

Nice people, but prepare for motion sickness

Reviewed by: Jess

I really liked all the staff members there. They were very kind, nice, and try best for you. However, the equipment they use such as car or boat is very old and small, which made me have a severe motion sickness and I could not do scuba diving at all. Total activity lasts about 4 hours but you actually scuba dive for less than 45 mins in total (there were two dives) I think. You wait like an hour at the shop them preparing, take their van to go to harbor, wait for them to get ready at the boat.. I expected all the preparation should be already ready for us, but wasn't, which was fine I guess. Anyway, I personally wouldn't do it again, but my husband enjoyed and saw cool stuff, and seemed like other people also enjoyed.

  • what you see under the sea

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Packages: Two Tank Introductory Boat Dive for Beginners
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/03
Activity Date: 2021/07/21

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

could have been better

Reviewed by: Jess

when we went to check-in, they told us to wait for 2 hours because it's too windy. Our check-in time was at 8am and we had to wait until 10:30am. I would absolutely not recommend going in the morning because this side of island is very windy, rainy, and weather cannot be expected at all. Weather app tells you it won't rain but it spontaneously rains, especially in the morning. Also, water doesn't get high enough to kayak or snorkel in the morning often because of this. I don't even understand why they even have morning session to book tho. They totally could've sent us an email in the morning before we arrive, so that we don't have to wait there doing nothing for 2 hours, which was very unfortunate. Anyway, we waited and did kayaking and self-snorkeling, which I also hoped there was an instructor leading the kayaking or snorkeling but wasn't. everything was verbally told and self-learning. (kayak rental staff/instructor was extremely kind, I really liked him. nothing was his fault, it was just more the system how they work was not the best.) They did not recommend to go to sandbar, in fact they say going to sandbar is advanced and do not recommend for first time kayaking people. Then why do they even have it on their activity title? you expect fun kayaking to kaneohe sandbar and beautiful snorkeling, but in reality, we did not get to go to kaneohe sandbar, only coral reefs. overall, I don't regret doing this activity, just wish it was better. Also, 4 hour renting is way enough. we only did about an hour and half and was able to go both reefs and snorkel there. Giving 4 stars only because we went there for our honeymoon activity and it was fun between two of us no matter what, but if not, I wouldn't be much happy and fun with it tho.

  • view of island from one of reefs

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Packages: “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/03
Activity Date: 2021/07/23

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

Great staff

Reviewed by: Lynne

Everyone was super helpful, friendly, and informative.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Lynne! That's great to hear! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and thank you for this awesome review. We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: “Total Yak Pack” Full Day (8 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/02
Activity Date: 2021/07/31

Parasail Hawaii Tour & Jet Ski Ride Watersports Adventure Combo at Maunalua Bay

Fun in the sun and water!!

Reviewed by: Shani Freeman

There is no better way to capture the beauty of the island than with an aerial view--STUNNING!
The guys were extremely professional and helpful. I got a little sick due to the chopping of the water and the taxi ride in and they took very good care of me.

Can't wait to come back and do it again!!

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Packages: Higher Flyer Parasail [800ft] + Tandem Jet Ski Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/01
Activity Date: 2021/07/15

H2O Hawaii Watersports Adventure - Parasail, Jet Ski, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: The G’s

It was truly an amazing experience. The employees were so welcoming and funny. We will definitely be back. Thank you and God bless.

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Packages: Parasail, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/01
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

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

We would love to do it again!

Reviewed by: Sharon

The staff was friendly and gave clear instructions. We had a great time as family. At the beginning we were afraid since it was our first time; however, we managed to get to the sand bar. While in the water, we found another person who was very nice to help us get there. Thanks so much!
Thanks!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sharon! That's great! 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 you and your family had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: “Total Yak Pack” Full Day (8 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/29
Activity Date: 2021/07/27

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

Surf bus on North Shore

Reviewed by: Civitastours.com

Cousin G was a wonderful driver and guide. He provided great local information and the activities were so fun that everyone was exhausted! This is a great addition to any first timer and well worth it!

Mahalo,

Civitas Tours

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/29
Activity Date: 2021/07/27

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

Great Parasail!

Reviewed by: Stewarts

My wife and I and our 8, 14, and 16 year old kids all had a great time. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/07/01

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

Fun times on the water!

Reviewed by: Oll fam.

5 adults and 1 5 year old. Only one person with experience on the water via dragon boating.

Becky checked us in and let us know the water conditions weren’t good for beginners at 8am, we had to pass the time for 90 minutes but it made it worth it.

Joey helped set us up with pfds and the kayaks and answered all of our questions. We had a ton of questions. Joey was awesome.

We had a 4 hour block but we called it a day after 2 hours on the water, we saw some turtles, inconspicuous sea cucumbers and a lot of reefs.

We brought our own dry bags but you can rent from them as well. You can also rent snorkeling equipment.

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 a great review. That really means a lot to us and we appreciate it very much. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Half Day Kayak Rental (4 hours)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/07/22

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

So Much Fun

Reviewed by: Kristie

We had so much fun!! I was scared prior to arriving but they were very professional and made it fun!! Would definitely book again!!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/18
Activity Date: 2021/06/25

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

Nice adventure!

Reviewed by: Anonymous

We rented a double sea kayak for a paddling adventure across Kaneohe Bay. In about 3 hours we enjoyed snorkeling on the reef and playing around on the sandbar. Was about 4 miles paddling total, but definitely worth it.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Thank you so much for spending a day kayaking and snorkeling with us! And thank you also for taking the time to leave this awesome review. That really means a lot to us and we really appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Half Day Kayak Rental (4 hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/18
Activity Date: 2021/07/16

Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai

Underwater Scooter Experience

Reviewed by: Glenda G.

From the boat ride to the Underwater Scooter ride this was a fabulous outing. The scooters were so much fun for everyone. Our group of 4 ages ranged from 19 to 67 years old and we all enjoyed it. We highly recommend! We would definitely do this again. Very well organized.

  • Highly recommended.

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Packages: Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/12

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

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Kristin

Highly recommend! Was one of our favorite parts of the trip. Definitely get an anchor!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this awesome review! And thank you for spending a day kayaking and snorkeling with us. We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Full Day Kayak Rental (8 hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/06/24

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

A Must Do!

Reviewed by: Shani Freeman

There is no better way to capture the beauty of the island than with an aerial view--STUNNING!
The guys were extremely professional and helpful. I got a little sick due to the chopping of the water and the taxi ride in and they took very good care of me.
Can't wait to come back and do it again!!

MAHALO!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you! Come back again soon.

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Packages: Higher Flyer 800ft (8 mins)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/15

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

Beautiful sandbar!! Saw a sea turtle!

Reviewed by: Family of Five

Absolutely beautiful sandbar! Though we were too tired after going there and back, and could not go snorkeling at the other coral sites. Saw a sea turtle really up close at the sandbar and we were amazed. The sandbar was gorgeous and looked like paradise on earth.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Family of Five! Thank you so much for taking time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear you had such a good experience, albeit tiring. That paddle to the sandbar can be a beast! Thanks so much for joining us for a kayaking adventure. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: “Total Yak Pack” Full Day (8 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/11
Activity Date: 2021/07/09

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

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Eli

We had an awesome time parasailing. Aside from the grumpy front desk lady, we had an awesome time with the other staff members who helped us during our parasailing adventure!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/07/04

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

MUST DO!

Reviewed by: Blk_peami

Our first experience was so fun that my husband and I went for seconds end of our trip in Oahu.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Awww, that's so great to hear! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure (twice!). That is really awesome. And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for us. We really appreciate that feedback. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/06/15
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