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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Matasa

This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had on a vacation. It was priced right, just the right amount of time, super amazing staff/guides, and the best value all around. The boat ride is peaceful and quick. The sandbar was amazing and gives you enough time to meet others or practice your snorkeling skills. Seeing the turtles was so exciting and plentiful. The actual snorkeling was really the highlight. It was absolutely beautiful. If you visiting Honolulu this is a must-do activity!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/10/28
Activity Date:	2021/10/26

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Good Food and GREAT show

Reviewed by: Ed From PHX

Went as 2 couples to the show and it was a blast. We got two free Mai Tai's each and they were good, not watered down. The show was AWESOME, it told a lot of history and the Chief was quite funny. The fire spinning was great and very cool. They have a few world champions doing the show.

It is buffet style, and they have two different lines when you go to the buffet. There is a Pick your own food, and a server prepared plate. The server prepared they give you a little of each things. You can go back later and get more of what you want. The Pick your own food is slow and it will take time, but the other line is very very quick.

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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/26
Activity Date:	2021/10/03

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

It's great

Reviewed by: Luke

Perfect time. Sandbar was amazing. It was just super fun and relaxing. Snorkeling area was great too. A good amount of space to cover. Even some locals talk about this sandbar being a unique place.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/10/23
Activity Date:	2021/09/29

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Amazing Experience!

Reviewed by: Okie4Sure

My Family and I didn’t really know what to expect with this cruise; we picked the deluxe lobster and steak dinner…. We were thoroughly impressed all the way with the deliciousness of the meal to the entertainment and the Polynesian culture dances! The service was impeccable, the people were very friendly and the cruise was beautiful especially the view of Diamondhead! I felt like the ship was in great condition and looked very nice too! I highly recommend!

Beautiful Ship!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/23
Activity Date:	2021/10/21

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Awesome evening!!!

Reviewed by: Pete, Tina and fam

Excellent service, food and entertainment!!! I recommend this to everyone.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/23
Activity Date:	2021/10/21

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

Educational and entertaining

Reviewed by: Barry

Great place to visit. Highly recommend going but honestly will next time rent a car or take an Uber and just pay at the park or on line for tickets. We went with buffet and stayed for the show. Things could get hairy at the end because the bus you arrive in may not be the same you head back on. There are multiple buses waiting and you have to ask each driver if they are going to your stop. We were very lucky to hit the right bus on the first try. Need a better system. Great place to visit with kids. Folks there are super friendly.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/22
Activity Date:	2021/10/21

Prince Kuhio Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Freshly Prepared Dinner

Wonderful sunset dinner cruise

Reviewed by: Barry

My wife and I didn’t want a crowded dinner cruise where the show inside would take away from the show outside, which was the sunset. This intimate cruise did not disappoint. Capt. John and his crew were courteous attentive and very friendly. They all went out of there way to help take pictures and address any questions. Evan was a fine first -mate who we had the pleasure of sharing stories. A wonderful dinner, a nice surprise where some dinner cruises offer the usual salad/pasta dish. Nice salad starter. My wife enjoyed fish and I had braised ribs. Cheese cake was dessert. I read the fine print that you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverage. No liquor license. No problem. Brought a bottle of wine they kept on ice. Sailed off exactly at 5:30 and back at 7:30. Even purchased the not-obligated picture taken as we boarded. Well worth the trip. If you want a sunset dinner cruise where it’s all about watching an amazing sunset and enjoying a delicious dinner this is the one to book.

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Packages:	[2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/21
Activity Date:	2021/10/19

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Great Trip

Reviewed by: TB12

The staff was very friendly, burgers were delicious… would recommend to anyone visiting Oahu for a few days.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/10/16
Activity Date:	2021/09/25

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chiefs Luau, great family event!

Reviewed by: Birsa

This luau was nothing short of awesome! The chief is awesome and so hilarious. Food was pretty delightful too! Would certainly recommend to a friend who is heading to Oahu!!

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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/15
Activity Date:	2021/10/13

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

Fun and beautiful!

Reviewed by: AJ Black

The Polynesian Cultural Center is a beautiful, fun, living museum. Pacific Island Native people use songs and traditional dances to tell the stories of their culture. They have reverence for the Islands and also have fun showing the beauty and fun of their heritage. We visitors are referred to as “Family”. We are made to feel very welcome and are invited to participate in crafts, dance and games with the Island people. The Buffett and the show are wonderful. Thank you!!!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/07
Activity Date:	2021/10/05

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

A Must Do trip.

Reviewed by: Love to travel

Trinity and Roxy where amazing. Very informational tour around the whole ranch. Feeding the cows was a plus. Being able to have a picnic at the top with amazing views is just the best.

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/06
Activity Date:	2021/10/04

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

Tao Luau

Reviewed by: Lee

Tao Luau is the best outstanding food. Staff are friendly and welcoming

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Lee and mahalo for giving us a great review! Glad to know you enjoyed the food we prepared for you and also enjoyed our company. We certainly hope to see you again soon!

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Packages:	[5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/06
Activity Date:	2021/10/04

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Definitely recommend for the best experience luau

Reviewed by: Matt soto

That was an amazing luau! Definitely will have to do it again! The food was delicious and the performances were awesome!

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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/05
Activity Date:	2021/10/03

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Amazing

Reviewed by: NicolePhillips

So much fun an great service! The food was really good too!

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Packages:	Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/04
Activity Date:	2021/06/09

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Luau Experience

Reviewed by: JannaD

This was a great experience! We had Cousin T as our guide on sexy bus #2. Fun time on the bus both ways.
The luau was great. The activities were Hulu lesson, bowling and spear throwing. Those were a bit boring honestly.
The food was very good and plentiful. Due to COVID restrictions there was not a buffet. The food was handed out pre plated in the buffet line. The food was very tasty. I don’t agree with other reviews that said it was like cafeteria food.
It was a little rainy off and on and they handed out rain ponchos which was nice. The show was good, especially the fire dancer.

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Packages:	Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/03
Activity Date:	2021/09/25

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Not able to attend

Reviewed by: CMG

We were not able to attend, one in our group was ill. Unfortunately, no alternate dates were offered so we lost our money. We were fortunate that some of the other excursions we booked were willing to accommodate changes.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/10

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Too Crowded

Reviewed by: Megan Rish

The dolphin tour was so crowded and even though the guide was friendly and the people were very friendly there were just too many. Many people didn’t actually get to see the dolphins in the water and were being kicked with fins because of how crowded it was. We will not be doing that again unless there are less people.

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Aloha Megan,
We are sorry to hear that you found the tour too crowded and will pass this feedback onto our operations management. We have modified operations this month so that we are better dispersing guests between tours available. We are also actively researching for the optimal passenger count that allows us to serve as many guests as possible who dream of swimming with dolphins while still prioritizing safety and comfort. We hope this helps to demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction. Mahalo and aloha!

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Packages:	[11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/10

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

AMAZING

Reviewed by: Megan Rish

We had a wonderful time! The cousins made sure everyone felt like family. We will definitely be coming back! Everything was so amazing and the food was very yummy!

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Packages:	Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/11

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

This excursion is TOO LONG!

Reviewed by: KMcKay

While we enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center overall, this day was entirely too long for our taste. There really wasn't much to do at the center to fill up our time, so we just sitting around waiting for the Luau dinner. And, the gift shop is on the other side of the entrance, so we couldn't even shop to kill time, which we would have loved to do.

The Luau was delicious, especially the welcome drink in the pineapple. And, the show was fantastic, but we were tired of being there all day.

So, if you want to waste a full day in paradise with not much to do, then this is the excursion for you.

Best part was the pineapple drink!

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/01
Activity Date:	2021/09/20

North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Gunstock Ranch horseback riding.

Reviewed by: Manav George

Great place for horseback riding.Really nice and friendly people and the trail was also good. Even the bathrooms were super clean.Would do it again !.

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Packages:	Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/29
Activity Date:	2021/09/27

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Andrew

We had a wonderful experience at Captain Bob’s Sandbar Cruise. The entire staff was very friendly and made sure everyone had a good time. The guy who gave everyone instructions (forgot his name) was very friendly and hilarious to listen to. We got to play on the sand bar for an adequate amount of time, had some burgers, saw some sea turtles, snorkeled, and saw a huge coral reef. Overall a very memorable and fun part of our trip. My only regret was because so much was included I forgot to bring my wallet so I couldn’t tip them! Maybe next time. Thanks for the wonder memories!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/29
Activity Date:	2021/09/27

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Waimea waterfalls with shrimp

Reviewed by: Billy and Janet Lo

A lot of side scenes to visit. A perfect tour guide with excellent knowledge and experienced.
Shrimp lunch is very tasteable. Timing control is perfect. It is a very enjoyable day.
Bus is comfortable and clean. Driver is very nice and safety driving with paitent to wait for the people. It was a hot day and suggest to supply a bottle of water to each person in the future.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/25
Activity Date:	2021/09/01

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Luau

Reviewed by: Rocio

Beautiful show; the logistics perfectly panned. Food was also great.

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Packages:	Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/09/25
Activity Date:	2021/09/01

Prince Kuhio Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Freshly Prepared Dinner

Prince Kuhio Waikiki Sunset Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: gw/cw

THIS DINNER CRUISE WAS VERY NICE. THE CREW AND STAFF DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THE FOOD WAS TASTY. THE 5FT OCEAN SWELLS WERE A LITTLE ROCKY BUT FUN. HAD A GREAT TIME. THANK YOU

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Packages:	[2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/22
Activity Date:	2021/09/16

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

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: gw/cw

HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS NICE TO LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT CULTURES AT OUR OWN PACE. SPENT THE WHOLE DAY THERE. THE LUAU AND BUFFET WAS STUNNING. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT TIME. THE SHOW WAS ALSO AWESOME.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/22
Activity Date:	2021/09/18

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Highly recommended

Reviewed by: Mae

I highly recommend this tour, felt very family oriented and chill. The staff on board were super friendly. The tour goes to three destinations, first the sandbar, then turtle watching, and snorkeling. Each stop was the perfect amount of time. I would definitely do this again if I had the chance.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/22
Activity Date:	2021/09/20

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

great trip

Reviewed by: Yuehan

We had a great time. The crew member are helpful and friendly. The boat is clean and well maintained.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/22
Activity Date:	2021/09/20

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief is the coolest!

Reviewed by: Natalie P.

Doing things during COVID-19 can be a real pain in the butt, but the organizers for Chief’s Luau made it very easy. This show is awesome! The Chief is so funny & warm, & you can tell he’s a good guy. The food was delicious, but I wish that some things were a little warmer, like the noodles & the sweet potato bread. I recommend going through the customization line, since you can just tell them you don’t want the fish or the chicken or whatever. The show was fun & entertaining & I think it’s worth every dollar I paid! I would totally see it again.

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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/09/22
Activity Date:	2021/09/20

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Armstrong

We had a great time, and the crew was awesome! Sandbar and snorkeling was very cool!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/22
Activity Date:	2021/09/20

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Great time, great location to snorkel.

Reviewed by: Joe V

We had the best time on the Captain Bob snorkel tour. The sand bar they took us to was awesome to just hang out and get acclimatted to everything. The food was good and the actual snorkel location was pretty great. All the equipment was sanitized and if you wanted you could use your own stuff or buy a set from them.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/09/21
Activity Date:	2021/09/17

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Amazing Experience

Good Food and GREAT show

It's great

Amazing Experience!

Awesome evening!!!

Educational and entertaining

Wonderful sunset dinner cruise

Great Trip

Chiefs Luau, great family event!

Fun and beautiful!

A Must Do trip.

Tao Luau

Definitely recommend for the best experience luau

Amazing

Great Luau Experience

Not able to attend

Too Crowded

AMAZING

This excursion is TOO LONG!

Gunstock Ranch horseback riding.

Great Experience

Waimea waterfalls with shrimp

Luau

Prince Kuhio Waikiki Sunset Dinner Cruise

Polynesian Cultural Center

Highly recommended

great trip

Chief is the coolest!

Awesome!

Great time, great location to snorkel.

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