Oahu
Jurassic Valley. Kualoa Ranch is GORGEOUS. We did both the zipline and the e-bike in the same day. Loved the zipline! All ziplines were side-by-side so we could take photos/video of each other the entire time. There's a bit of short walks/hikes between some of the zipline platforms but nothing too extensive.
I would recommend bringing a GoPro with a wrist strap + carabiner so you can clip it onto your zipline harness and not worry about accidentally dropping or breaking your phone.
This tour was a blast! We had previously done the ATV Raptor and this follows a similar route. I really liked how QUIET the electric bikes were. It was stunning being inside this 4,000 acre area and seeing all the sights but not having to hear a super loud roar of the ATVs. We did the "Novice" tour which was 2-hours and had plenty of stops at the movie site sets too to take photos.
Overall, great tour! Our tour guide was also really knowledgeable and friendly.
Yes, it's early. But, we LOVED the early sail. Less boats on the water and calmer ocean conditions. If you're looking for a unique cultural experience, this is it. We did the morning cruise and were the only 2 guests on the boat which was really cool. The boat limits capacity to 6-guests. As a local resident, I really liked how the two main hosts of the cultural experience and the Captain were Kamehameha graduates. This boat also offers midday cruises and sunset. Overall, the morning sail was calm and one of the truly unique sails here on Oahu.
Great way to see a lot in 1 day! We flew over from Oahu to Big Island and spent the entire day learning about Volcanoes National Park. Akaka Falls was gorgeous too!
We did the land tour and helicopter combo. Unfortunately, the helicopter tour cancelled because of weather. We joined the rest of the group who was doing the land-only option and saw a few really cool spots including Liliuokalani Gardens and other parts of Hilo town. I wore comfortable shoes (running shoes) and am glad I did because we did quite a bit of walking.
Tasty buffet dinner! The food was DELICIOUS. I really liked the variety of food - and dessert options! While I'm not vegetarian, I did notice there were a few vegetarian options - including the fried rice (my favorite). There was some hula dancing for the first part of the dinner and we could join in for hula lessons. I liked that this was an outdoor dinner BUT there was a covered tent above us in case of any rain.
And, it did end up raining. Lucky for us, the covered tent kept us nice and dry. Then, we headed inside to the indoor theater where we saw the Vegas-style impersonators for Elvis, Michael Jackson, and a local performer.
I had tried to go on this tour previously for the flight school but it cancelled. This time, we opted for the scenic flight. The experience was pretty cool - and really immersive especially if you have an interest in aviation.
It was really rainy and we had called a couple times on the way to the airport to see if the flight was going out. The cloud cover was pretty low on the northeast side so a lot of the mountain view was obstructed. Overall, pretty cool tour but wish the weather cooperated with us!
Would go again for the flight school option!
Sharks!! Yes...SHARKS. And yes, you CAN see them from the boat. It's wild to see such majestic creatures in their natural habitat. You go a few miles offshore for this trip so it does get choppy. We did an early morning tour which has calmer ocean conditions than the later tours. And I am so glad we did! We only had a super light breakfast before going out (think a bit of fruit, light bites only).
8 ziplines, 2 rappels, and 3 sky bridges. This course has the longest zipline on Oahu with one of the zips being 1/2 mile long. I loved having ocean views throughout the ziplining experience. There were water stations throughout the course. We did the afternoon zipline and I'm so glad I wore plenty of sunscreen! Prepare to work up a sweat as you go throughout the course. There's stairs for some of the zipline platforms. Overall, really nice ocean views, friendly staff & had a blast!
The best time in our vacation. Should get the all inclusive package, will not regret it. I felt young even though I was turning 50 the next day.
This experience really shows off Oahu's beauty! My boyfriend and I reserved a 4 hour time slot and kayaked out the sandbar. We had as much fun getting to the sandbar as we did at the actual sandbar. Snorkeled around a nearby coral reef and saw a huge sea turtle. Kayaked around the sandbar a little more before heading back and saw 5 other sea turtles. I hear that's pretty rare though. Don't bring towels because they'll get soaked anyway on the kayak and bring lots of sunscreen and hats!!
Aloha Natalia! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to post this awesome review and pictures! That is great and we really appreciate it! Stoked to hear you had such a great experience and that the turtles cooperated for you! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
I participated alone, but I was able to enjoy myself thoroughly. I did SUP, kayaking, and snorkeling, all of which were included in the price during the time spent at the sandbar, so I could fully enjoy those activities without any worries. There was a stage on the boat with musicians, and I was able to enjoy everything from pop folk to Hawaiian music during the round trip to and from the sandbar. When I participated, there were only three Japanese people, but they provided explanations in Japanese, and I felt their hospitality. I wanted to swim with sea turtles and dolphins, so I signed up for an optional tour for that. Although I didn't go diving, I was able to fully enjoy the ocean. It's best to check the tide levels and aim for times when the tide is as low as possible. When I participated, the tide was about knee-high, but the beauty of the sandbar was captivating.
一人での参加だったが十分楽しむことができた。私はSUPとカヤックとシュノーケルをしたが、全てサンドバーにいる時間内で料金に含まれているので、そういったことも気にせず満喫できた。船内にはステージがあってミュージシャンもいて、ポップスフォークからハワイアンミュージックまでサンドバーまでの行き帰りの時間もめいいっぱい楽しむことができた。私が参加した時は日本人が3人しかいなかったが、日本語で説明をしてくれたり、おもてなしの心を感じた。海亀やイルカと遊泳をしたかったので、それについては別途オプショナルツアーを申し込み、ダイビングこそしなかったものの、十分に海を満喫することができた。参加日時は潮位を確認し出来るだけ潮位が低い時を狙うべき。私の参加時は膝上くらいの潮位だったが、サンドバーの綺麗さには見入るものがあった。
Such a fantastic trip.
Doug our Pilot was confident and calm, explaining a lot of Hawaii's history and fun facts.
Wish we'd taken the tour our first day to give us a much clearer view of how much there is to see around Oahu island.
Strongly recommend.
We had a magical time. Sean was fun & informative.
He showed us & told us lots of things about Hawaii 5-0.
And to meet Shaun Mokuahi Garnett was a bonus. Thankyou
Family of six had a great time! Check in process was super easy as we filled out the waivers online. Once on the boat and at your table lunch is served. We ate while on the short boat ride to the sandbar and enjoyed live music. Every staff member on the blast was super friendly and made the experience that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience as it’s fun for the entire family. You can relax in the water play volleyball, kayak, paddle board, or hangout on the platform.
Excellent tour. Guide was funny and knowledgeable. I highly endorse rhe tour.
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Even though it rained during our cruise we still had a great time because of the crew memebrs! Affordable great drinks (1 was free) and good music! Definitely recommend booking through them and will do it again when we come back to Hawaii! Shout out to Sarah for giving her rain jacket to the lady next to me so she wouldn't get wet!
Fabulously unique activity and wonderful crew ensuring everyone's enjoyment
My husband surprised me with this tour. They picked us up near our hotel and were wonderful hostess. They made the experience very fun and grilled up great burgers. I loved the sand bar and snorkeling. I would definitely do it again, especially because the staff made the experience even better!
100% recommended and family friendly as well. Great option
Amber was a great instructor. She provided clear instructions on how to put on the equipment properly, breathing techniques and made us feel at ease.
It was a better tour than I expected. The scenery was really wonderful. However, I can't really recommend the farm tour. I'm glad I chose the ferry instead.
予想より良いツアーでした。景色がとても素晴らしかった。ただ農場周りのツアーはあまりおすすめできない。フェリーのほうを選んでよかった。
I was able to experience a part of Hawaii's marine nature. I got to see sea turtles, colorful fish, and coral reefs up close.
ハワイの海洋自然の一端に触れることができました。海ガメや色鮮やかな魚、珊瑚礁を間近にみることができました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed encounters with sea turtles and the snorkeling experience. Please join us again when you visit Hawaii. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you back.
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楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーに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。
Hands-down, money well spent! Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The boat provided lots of fun activities without micromanaging. Did some fun snorkeling and banana boat rides. Enjoyed a fantastic live band on the boat. The whole experience was extremely unique.
Go on a Friday to catch the Friday night fireworks sponsored by Hilton Hawaiian Village. Usually after dinner is done, and while the performers entertain, guests usually hangout by the side rail outside the dining area, or at the top deck to get good seating/viewing spots until the fireworks. Otherwise, food was mediocre good (we had the crab, steak, and mashed potatoes deal) and complimentary Mai Tai was too sweet with little to no alcohol. Dessert was brought out while guests were in the deck plates. It was between the boat cruise or a luau....we should've tried the luau.
I had a hard time finding the reception area. The location had changed due to COVID. If there were a larger sign and information in Japanese, it would have been easier to navigate.
受付場所がわからなくて、苦労した。
コロナで場所が変わっていた。
もう少し、大きな看板と日本語の案内があると、迷わずにすみそうです。
Amazing service, fast efficient and convenient
Highly recommend
Awesome boat, fun and knowledgeable crew, and great food and drinks! My only problem was with the snorkel equipment…I would suggest bringing your own mask and snorkel with the bivalve…these set ups were something my kids would use in the pool.
Captain was super nice, and I thought the crew was outstanding.
I booked the earliest time, but I was informed that it was already full, so I was able to book the 11:30 slot instead. It seems to be a popular tour! However, the pickup time remained the same, and I ended up having to kill about two hours at a Croatian lunch. If I could have joined another tour during that time, it would have been a ★5 experience.
I really enjoyed the horseback riding. The two hours of riding were great, but by the end, my rear and legs were a bit sore. It would have been even better if there had been some talk about Jurassic Park along the way. Still, the breathtaking views are something you don't get to see often. The mountains and the sea were absolutely stunning.
1番早い時間を申し込んだのですが既に一杯との連絡があり、その後の11:30に申し込めました。人気のツアーのようです♡でも、送迎時間は変わらずで結局クロアチアランチで約2時間も時間を潰さなければいけませんでした。その間他のツアーに参加出来たら★5だったんですけどね。
乗馬は満喫出来ました。たっぷり2時間の乗馬で最後は少しお尻や足が辛かったです。本当は途中でジュラシックパークのお話とかがあればもっと良かったんですけどネ。でも、あの絶景はなかなか見ることは出来ません。山も海も素晴らしい景色でした。
Loved the show, food was ok but I was disappointed they didn't have steamed white rice.
We had such an extraordinary experience in the Polynesian Culture Center. We enjoyed the live performances, learned the history and culture of various polynesian groups, and enjoyed the food! Had a wonderful day!