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2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Super chill whale watch.

Loved the catamaran, as we got to sit on the sturdy netting and relax during our ride. We saw a mother and newborn calf and hung out with them for the duration of the trip. Adorable. The crew was entertaining, kind, and resourceful.

We were three adults, but we saw several families with children of a variety of ages enjoy the activity as well. It was winter when we did it and it was super warm. They provide sunscreen, but if you are particular about brands, bring your own. Also if you are sensitive to the sun, bring a hat that is able to withstand the wind. Two additional notes: bring shoes you are ok with being locked up as this is a shoeless cruise. And you get two drink tickets with a very serviceable bar and local draught brews.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/05
Activity Date:	2022/02/10

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Such a fun experience

Reviewed by: Gerardo

Very happy with this experience. I went with my coworkers and my parents and both party’s enjoyed the sandbar. They had kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing and more which was a great to spend our afternoon. Highly recommend booking this for friends and family.

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Packages:	Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/05
Activity Date:	2022/02/10

Kualoa Grown Farm & Fishpond Tour at Kualoa Ranch [90-minutes]

Absolutely Stunning

Reviewed by: Queen T

This place was absolutely amazing I saw sights that was breathtaking. After a long awaited 15 year wait this has been paradise to come to this ranch. Full of history and appreciation for the family of this ranch especially the current employees. Just amazing!!! I will return with family and friends so they to may enjoy the wonders of this ranch. A smile was put down deep in my soul because of the staff and atmosphere of this place. I will never forget this experience.

I love this place

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Packages:	Kualoa Grown Farm Tour [90 mins]
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/05
Activity Date:	2022/03/03

Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Jungle Expedition Tour & Off-Road Adventure [90-minutes]

Fantastic fun. You are worth the money Absolutely fantastic enjoyed every minute of it

Reviewed by: Frank Hernandez

My wife and I had a fabulous time. she said it was better than Indiana Jones at Disneyland. Tour guides are very knowledgeable and very friendly. Can't wait to come back and enjoy it once again.

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Packages:	Jurassic Jungle Expedition Tour - 90 mins (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/05
Activity Date:	2022/03/03

Koko Beach Snorkel Gear Rentals at Koko Marina Shopping by Hanauma Bay

Highly recommend

Reviewed by: Jr A

Highly recommend very good service and very fast was in and out in less then 5 minutes.

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Packages:	Beach Combo - 2 Beach Chairs & 1 Umbrella
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/04
Activity Date:	2022/03/02

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Recommend

Reviewed by: Erwin Q Alarcon

We had a wonderful time at Sand Bar. Everything was great; all the crew was very friendly and helpful. You will love it.

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/04
Activity Date:	2022/03/02

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transportation

Such a fun experience

Reviewed by: Olivia

Family of 5 had a blast. Tour guides were awesome. Felt safe the entire time. We arrived to the sandbar to other guides with SUP, floaties and little floats for my 3 year old to snorkel which was a nice surprise. Would 100% recommend to anyone. Afterwards we enjoyed some Dole Whip at the pier.

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Beautiful pictures. Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us. Can get any better weather than this! Mahalo!

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Packages:	Morning Tour Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/04
Activity Date:	2022/03/02

2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!

The tour the whole family will enjoy!

Reviewed by: Anfernei

This was a great experience for the whole family. The tour guilds were awesome and made the trip super fun. They were very knowledgeable about the area and all the history of the Mt and island. Don't wear anything you don't want to get dusty, if your wearing a white shirt it will come out brownish by the end of the trip. There was nothing bad to say about the tour.

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Packages:	2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/03
Activity Date:	2022/02/27

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Sherri

Reviewed by: Sherri

Amazing crew with a beautiful setting and many activities ♥️

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/01

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Unadulterated FUN!!!

Reviewed by: HHY

This was an AMAZING experience. The crew and the musicians were all super friendly. The sandbar itself was fantastic and absolutely gorgeous. The three primary activities: snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking were all very enjoyable. There was ample time to try out and enjoy each activity at our leisure. During kayaking, we even got to see a sea turtle gliding along the sandbar! Overall, it was an incredible experience and I would definitely do it again.

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/01

2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!

Jurassic tour

Reviewed by: John Merchant

Awesome tour. Great service and tour guides were very informative. Would recommend to everyone that visits the island. You really get to experience the true beauty of the island. We took the ATV tour, but there was electric bikes, horses and tour busses. Next time I would like to experience the tour on horseback. Great for the family.

Love Hawaii

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Packages:	2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/02
Activity Date:	2022/02/17

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Family Fun in the sun!

Reviewed by: AJ Niño

We absolutely loved the crew. They were friendly, helpful, and seemed to genuinely enjoy their job. The singers were fantastic and entertaining. The Sandbar was gorgeous. There were so many fun things to do and explore once at the Sandbar. It was perfect for our entire family which included young kids, adults, and grandparents. Definitely recommend!

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/02
Activity Date:	2022/02/24

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transportation

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Martin

Perfect setting, Perfect location. Captain and crew were amazing. We saw tons of fish and sea turtles. highly recommend this tour... Abundance of activities after snorkeling. BYOB as well.

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Mahalo for the compliments! We look forward to seeing you in the near future! Aloha...!

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Packages:	Morning Tour Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/01
Activity Date:	2022/02/19

Diamond Head Sunrise Hiking Shuttle from Waikiki - Blue Lei Hawaii Tours

Hiking near Waikiki

Reviewed by: Honeymooning Hawaii

Went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were in Oahu for 2 days at the tail end of our trip. This tour was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish on our last day. The tour lasted roughly 4 hours and we had full transportation to the hiking sites, plus entry fee for Diamond Head. We were able to see the sunrise at Diamond Head which was a once in a lifetime experience!

Definitely recommend this tour for those who want to hike solo, but need the transportation.

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Packages:	Buy One Get One FREE! Diamond Head & Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Hiking
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/01
Activity Date:	2022/02/26

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

It was okay!

Reviewed by: Ashley Q

The staff were really nice and the boat ride was cool. It was only 10 minute ride out to the snorkel spot and the drinks are served after the snorkeling, so there wasn't time to have advertised 3 drinks (which is fine, but jut something you should be aware of). The location itself does have sea turtles but the water is fairly deeps and the overall experience (as far as what one would expect) is pretty lack luster. Another tour operator was in the same location and they had a guide pointing out fish, turtles, etc. to ensure everyone got the opportunity to see the marine life, but this tour did not. Also, if you have your own PFD, bring it! My first PFD didn't hold air (a fun surprise) and the second one was at least 1/2 deflated by the time I got out. All in all, it was an okay time but I wouldn't do it again.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/01
Activity Date:	2022/02/25

90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran

Exceptional

Reviewed by: AMM

Mina, Sienna, and David were awesome! Very friendly and engaging. We had a blast. Their playlist was perfect and even allowed requests. Loved it and we’ll definitely be back next time.

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Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/01
Activity Date:	2022/02/27

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

An Exhilarating Way to See Hawaii

Reviewed by: Hawaii Explorer

This X-Treme Ride on Waikiki's Parasailing Adventure was the PERFECT way to end our Oahu vacation. Waikiki and the beautiful sunny day were the perfect backdrop for our last adventure before we went home to the snowy state of Maine! The crew members were awesome and made this so easy and fun. We were able to sit back and enjoy the ride. They offer a photo package so even if you are doing this alone you can still have a bunch of GREAT photos of you living in the moment. I would definitely recommend this activity!

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Packages:	X-Treme Ride [1000 feet]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/01
Activity Date:	2022/02/27

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

The easiest way to see Oahu!

Reviewed by: Grodrg5

So I had the privilege of taking all my family to a trip to Hawaii but because getting a rental car can be a pain an expensive I decide to splurge and just book tours that included transportation…. Who wants to drive around during a vacation… it was all out first time to Hawaii so now that I know all the good spots I can’t wait to go back and explore on my own… we did the Royal star circle tour and it was worth it… it had a/c, a bathroom, opportunities for snack time and a hell of a spot for amazing local lunch options… we got to see up close and some spots actually explore the main hot spots of this amazing island… it’s so green and has a bit of the city flair but the locations that you get to see on this tour really show you the real Hawaii… I had a driver by the name of kalani! He was so funny and attentive to the littles ones in my group… the picture don’t do the trip justice… so if your looking for easy and a lot to check off in one day then this trip is for you… little warning… the day of the week determines on how busy some of the tourist location will be … I went on a Sunday and most places were packed! Another tip is sit on the passenger side of the bus it makes for great water views!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/01
Activity Date:	2022/02/27

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

Cousin G

Reviewed by: Katie

This was our first activity in Hawaii and I am so happy it was. Cousin G was knowledgeable, fun and funny! Great tour and highly recommend!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/27

2.5-Hour Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Tour with Cocktails from Hilton

Amazing experience!!!

Reviewed by: April Birney

I’m glad I did my research in looking for the best turtle and snorkel cruise because this company surpassed my expectations!! The employees were outstanding, wonderful lunch provided and a couple drinks to top it off. We saw turtles, eels, flying fish, and other tropical fish!! Then they took us out farther to find whales after lunch and we did get a few glimpses of some whales:) fun was had by all!!! Thank you !!!!

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Packages:	Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/21

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Such a great time!

Reviewed by: Steph

Amazing crew that valued safety and fun! We made such good memories on their trip. The music was on point, activities were fun and the captain amazing!

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Packages:	Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/26

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Wonderful visit

Reviewed by: Ben

I didn’t know what to expect but I was very impressed with the tour and our tour guide. The Lau was great but the show Breath of Life blew us away. High recommended.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/26

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

A trip around hawaii!

Reviewed by: Alyssa R

My overall impression of the trip was great. I was traveling with my family including young children. I think the time at each stop wasn't enough when with kids. It's always a delay with them but if your going just adults I feel like the time is perfect. So many different stops an beautiful mountains an ocean views. Our tour guide kalani was awesome. Very family friendly an communicative with the kids also very caring. Teddys Burger place was delicious. Sadly we didn't get enough time to ride the train at the dole plantation but the dole whip was delicious.

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/27

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Awesome luau, beautiful falls hike

Reviewed by: Michelle B

This luau was our first one but far superior to another one we did later in our trip. The food was great, the scenery gorgeous, and the performers were talented and entertaining. The MC Cousin Billy was truly funny and informative. We had a blast! The next day we did the hike to Waimea Falls and that was excellent as well. I could have floated in the waterfall all day. We spent part of each North Shore day at the Waimea Falls complex and I highly recommend it.

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Aloha Michelle, and mahalo for your review! We are delighted to know you had a great time at the luau and we are so glad too that you were able to come back to Waimea Valley to tour the waterfalls and the botanical garden. Unfortunately, it's not something that everybody gets to do. I'm just so glad you made it. :-) Mahalo for your kind review really; it's something that we take joy from, knowing that what we have set out to do is meeting expectations, and we intend to keep it that way. We hope to see you again - come see us when you're back in the island. Until then, may God bless you and yours :-)

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Packages:	[5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/11

90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran

Amazing sunset sail experience with whale sighting!

Reviewed by: Julia

I booked this Waikiki catamaran cruise for myself and 2 others and it was the highlight of our entire trip! Booking was easy and affordable. The boat is very easy to find on the Waikiki beach. The staff was amazing, so friendly, and made our experience so much fun, helping us take pictures and playing great music.
The highlight of our ride was seeing a huge whale breach about 8 times out in the water!
I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Honolulu!

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Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/24

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Great turtle sail!

Reviewed by: Josefina

We had a great time snorkelling with turtles with Mana Kai Catamaran, we saw around 6 of them! Friendly crew, easy to check in and find the boat. Recommended experience.

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Packages:	Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/21

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing and personal experience!

Reviewed by: Sabrina

I attended this cruise with my mother and grandmother, and we all had an absolute blast! The crew members were extremely kind and personally assisted my mother and grandmother throughout the entire snorkeling experience. The music was also such a nice touch, and I loved the energy. Definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area! Busing from Waikiki only takes about an hour or so.

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/03

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Cindy Coronado

This luau is the best! We were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and saw the luau they had from our room. Toa Luau is 100times better that that one! I especially appreciated the intimate and gorgeous setting! The activities they had engaged my 5 and 2 year olds… and had them attentive the whole night! The intimate setting and the care and pride they take in their heritage shows up in the way they do it all! It was personable, intimate, and the wittiest host, Cousin CeCe! I am beyond words for this beautiful experience! Mahalo!

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Aloha Cindy, and mahalo for the time you spent with us at the luau! We thank you for choosing us over other luaus, and we are delighted to see too that in the pics you sent us we see nothing but joy in everyone's faces including the kids. Mahalo! we hope to see you guys at the luau again :-)

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Packages:	[5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/25

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

It's a really fun experience. Everyone was super nice.

Reviewed by: Lei

It's a really fun experience. Everyone was super nice.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/25

Best of Kualoa Full Day Package - Hollywood Movie Sites Tour, Jungle Expedition, Farm Tour & Lunch

Great Island Adventure with Great Tour Guides!

Reviewed by: Hawaii Explorer

We had a great time at this ranch doing 3 different tours; Jungle Tour, Plant Tour and a Movie Tour! During each of these tours we had great tour guides who taught us lots of cool things about Hawaiian culture and sites. We would definitely go back to Kualoa Ranch and do the other things we didn’t do this time. The Movie Tour showed us the sites for lots of different movies so now I want to go home and watch all of them again! Great fun!! And definitely something I would do again!

Great fun!

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Packages:	Best of Kualoa Combo - Movie Tour, Jungle Tour, Farm Tour & Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/25

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Super chill whale watch.

Such a fun experience

Absolutely Stunning

Fantastic fun. You are worth the money Absolutely fantastic enjoyed every minute of it

Highly recommend

Recommend

Such a fun experience

The tour the whole family will enjoy!

Sherri

Unadulterated FUN!!!

Jurassic tour

Family Fun in the sun!

Awesome experience

Hiking near Waikiki

It was okay!

Exceptional

An Exhilarating Way to See Hawaii

The easiest way to see Oahu!

Cousin G

Amazing experience!!!

Such a great time!

Wonderful visit

A trip around hawaii!

Awesome luau, beautiful falls hike

Amazing sunset sail experience with whale sighting!

Great turtle sail!

Amazing and personal experience!

Amazing!

It's a really fun experience. Everyone was super nice.

Great Island Adventure with Great Tour Guides!

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