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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Great Crew

Reviewed by: Caren Wise

We really enjoyed our snorkeling trip with Holokai Catamaran. The crew was very attentive, funny and friendly. They made a point to make sure we saw turtles while we were in the water, and they periodically asked if we were doing ok or needed help with anything throughout the cruise. Any cautionary instructions that they gave us were very warm and polite, not bossy or curt which was especially nice for the kids on our trip.

The snorkeling itself was a little disappointing, but it had nothing to do with Holokai. We just happened to go at a time of year that was really busy. There were several other tour boats snorkeling in the same spot, so the water was crowded. It was a little stressful navigating around other snorkelers and trying to avoid getting a flipper in your face. But again the Holokai crew was in the water with us doing their best to make sure we were seeing turtles and fish.

After snorkeling, the crew let us jump off the boat and swim freely in the water. After that they put up the sails and took us for a super fun ride out past Diamond Head. That was definitely our kids’ favorite part of the experience.

Thank you to Holokai for making the this excursion fun and exciting for our families.

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/07/22

Ko Olina Zipline Adventure at Coral Crater Adventure Park on Oahu - Six & Three Line Courses

Vacation

Reviewed by: Helen

We were late to book long trips and reserved this one. Staff was nice, easy to deal with but you get very little to ride. I was happy anyways since it was my first time but ride does not show you much scenery. Positive review anyway as it was my fault to wait till the last minute.

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Packages: 3-Line Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/06/30

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome

Reviewed by: Mario

Great way to start the vacation. My sons and I really enjoyed the experience. The guys were professional and made it fun for everyone. Highly recommended.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/06/30

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

Lani was just OUTSTANDING!!! She made the whole movie tour so enjoyable...

Reviewed by: Nancy

The tour was so much fun and Lani, our bus driver was awesome. She bragged several times about her imaginary husband..(The rock).. ;)

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/23
Activity Date: 2021/07/21

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

Kualoa Ranch movie tour

Reviewed by: Honey

Not that perfect but its an experience thing especially the bones ....no thinking made of styrofoam, its cool though... talking about history kind of sleepy .
We holoholo going the place but coming back to waikiki we have to go on bus...memorable ..mmm one time only.........................
So windy place llbreath taking........
Thanks to the tour guide...........................
Shes good...........
She did her best....................................
She needs to be given a tip by the big group....

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/22
Activity Date: 2021/07/19

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

Just ok..save your money

Reviewed by: Kim

Crew and boat were great. Snorkeling spot was just ok. Saw 2 big turtles and a few fish and poor visibility. Very crowded in the water with people pushing into to you and kicking you in the face with their fins. Lunch was very poor. No choice of
Meat/cheese. Best part was the bag of chips! Mai tais had no alcohol. Save your money not worth it. Today, I saw more turtles when I was surfing by the hotel.

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Packages: Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/21
Activity Date: 2021/07/19

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome adventure

Reviewed by: D. Beckman

This tour exceeded our expectations! We thought we might see 1-2 sharks, but there were dozens! It was amazing! The captain and his mate were both helpful and friendly.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/21
Activity Date: 2021/07/19

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

Worth it!

Reviewed by: Angie

I had an amazing time! I would love to do it again !

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/20
Activity Date: 2021/07/18

Dolphin Quest Oahu - Family-Friendly Dolphin Swim Experiences at the Kahala Hotel & Resort

Excellent Program and Fun To Do!

Reviewed by: Tina M

My family (especially my children) thoroughly enjoyed swimming with the dolphins. They were apprehensive before we got there, but once we met our guide, (Alisha), she made us all feel at ease. It was a really enjoyable experience! We didn’t want it to end. The work they do with the dolphins is amazing and the staff is very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Such a great cause and experience. Definitely recommend and would go again. We felt Covid-safe and safe with the dolphins. Such amazing and smart animals.

  • Fun with the dolphins

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Packages: 25-min Dolphin Encounter
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/19
Activity Date: 2021/07/17

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Excellent! Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Tina M

Great family fun! My whole family really enjoyed the experience! We definitely recommend and we would consider going again. Friendly, professional staff. Pedro and Felipe were excellent and truly gave us a memorable experience! We felt safe during these times of covid and the horses were well mannered so the novice riders in our group felt safe as well.

  • Montoya Family

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Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/19
Activity Date: 2021/07/17

Hilton Port Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails & Appetizers - Spirit of Aloha

Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Reviewed by: Kay

We had so much fun on the cruise! We sat in the nets and had a terrific view plus great conversation with a family next to us. I think we had the best seats on the boat. The crew was funny, kind and helpful. I highly recommend it!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/19
Activity Date: 2021/07/16

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

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

Toa Luau

Reviewed by: Jeannette

The Luau was amazing. The surroundings were beautiful. Highly recommend.

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Aloha and Mahalo Jeannette for giving us a great review and rating. We are glad you had a great time with us at the luau and enjoyed Waimea Valley. Hope to see you guys again soon!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/06/23

Diamond Head Crater Hiking Tour with Reserved Tickets & Shuttle from Waikiki

Shop around for other companies

Reviewed by: Shauna

After my group was picked up another couple was picked up. I was disappointed because they were picked up across the street from the condo we were staying at. My group had to take a 15 minute walk to The pick up location that they told us. We could have slept in a little bit later and had breakfast. The ride to Diamondhead was simple and quick. Once you get to the location they do you have food trucks if you want to grab food or something to drink. As we were entering we were ask for tickets. Our driver did not give us the tickets to enter the hiking trail. We called the company no one answered and we did not have the phone number to the shuttle driver. The staff at Diamondhead did not want to let us in. however after taking sympathy on as they were nice and let us in. They could have said no and we would have to have sat in front of Diamondhead for 2 1/2. If you book with this company make sure your driver gives you your blue ticket for entry into the park.

After the hike it was a madhouse because the afternoon tours were coming in and the morning tours were going out. I received a phone call and it was a new shuttle driver who was supposed to take us to our original shuttle driver because he was caught in some type of traffic. It was a tight squeeze because this new shadow was much smaller than the ones that we came in on. The drive was really nice he gave us kind of like a sightseeing tour as we were going to the drop off location. We all get out and we’re kind of just standing around waiting. He tells us that the original shuttle driver is coming (he never showed). For people decided not to continue on with the second hike. So the shuttle driver said that instead of us waiting he could take us now because it was a smaller group. This isn’t their first time doing these tour so I would have expected things to run a lot smoother. I do recommend shopping around for different tour companies.

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Packages: Best Oahu Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Makapuu Lighthouse Hike
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/06/21

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best time EVER!!!

Reviewed by: Mandy

This is an amazing excursion for any Hawaii traveler! We found the North Shore to be so laid back and peaceful. Our captain and first mate were so knowledgeable and friendly. They made the trip super chill. We always felt completely safe and the sharks were AMAZING. 10/10 recommend and would do again in a heartbeat. Bring a GoPro or something similar! Fellow divers on our tour brought a drone and the sharks' reactions to that was so cool!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/15
Activity Date: 2021/05/30

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Tiffany W.

Both my husband and I really enjoyed this experience. It was a little rough in the beginning getting used to the waves and the cage up against the boat but once they release you a little it gets a lot easier. There were plenty of sharks and some other animals to check out while inside the cage. Definitely glad we did this.

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Packages: Shark Cage Dive
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/15
Activity Date: 2021/07/13

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

Fun tour!

Reviewed by: Mariam

We did the 9am 1-hour horseback. This tour is a trail ride meant for beginners - which was perfect for me! Don't forget to wear long pants and wear closed-toed shoes. There isn't much shade on the trail so wear plenty of sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

If you do the ATV at Gunstock Ranch too, try to do the tours back-to-back. This tour booked out a few weeks in advance and I wasn't able to do the tours back-to-back. We did the 9am horseback, had some time to grab lunch in Haleiwa, then came back to the ranch for our 2pm ATV tour. If you do this, make sure you leave with plenty of time to allow for traffic. Traffic on the North Shore can be unpredictable and you can be caught in bumper to bumper traffic which might make you late for the tour.

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Thank you so much for great review!

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Packages: Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

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

Fun ATV tour!

Reviewed by: Mariam

We did the 2pm ATV tour. The ATV is covered so you'll be in the shade for the drive. Gorgeous ranch! Just a reminder, this is a guided ATV tour. As in, the GUIDE will drive the ATV (not you!).

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Mahalo for your kind review!

  • Included lunch!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

Hilton Port Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails & Appetizers - Spirit of Aloha

Relaxed sunset sail!

Reviewed by: Mariam

I had a blast on this sunset sail. It was the perfect "pau hana" (happy hour, end of work day)!

For drinks, they had cocktails, beer, wine, & non-alcoholic drinks. I really liked the appetizers (chicken, rice, and veggies). It was just the right amount of food to go with the Mai Tais that I had!

This is a docked catamaran. Unlike beach catamarans, you will not have to walk knee-deep in the water to board the boat. You'll be perfectly dry as you board the boat on the pier (as seen in the photo). This makes it a great choice for those who want to dress up a bit for the sunset sail, those traveling with little ones, guests with mobility issues, etc.

I loved that this was conveniently located in WAIKIKI! It's right at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (not to be confused with the Hilton Waikiki - which is a different hotel).

  • Boarding the catamaran

  • Loved being out on the water!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/06/21

CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Oahu Zipline Tour with 8 Lines, ATV Ride, Rappel, Skybridge Course

So worth it!!!

Reviewed by: Cecilla (Cece)

Aloha!! (: I would like to first thanks Jamie, Will, and Ephriam (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) for making my boyfriend and I feel safe and secured. You guys rock! Especially Jamie though, my girl made me felt like I was on top of the moon and ensure I had the best first flight. Haha. This experience has been by far the best and trillest adventure I’ve done. It was a first timer for my boyfriend and I & we absolutely loved it. We had to cross 8 zip line and take on a few upper body strength challenges along the way. Totally worth the soreness the next day lol. The view was stunning!!! We recommend this to everyone 100%. We will miss you Climb works. Mahalo, Cece

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/12

Diamond Head Crater Hiking Tour with Reserved Tickets & Shuttle from Waikiki

Diamond Head Hike

Reviewed by: Lorena R

Great tour, our guide was friendly and professional.

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Packages: Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/13
Activity Date: 2021/07/11

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

Hollywood movies sites tour leaves much to be desired

Reviewed by: MCD

The movie tour was just underwhelming. I expected from the pictures to have more interaction with the sets, particularly for jurassic park for which a picture is prominently posted next the movie site tour online and even in the review panel. In reality they used the movie tour to try and up sell you to go on other tours where you can do what was in their pictures. Even if this were ok its a mute point as the up sold tours were not available even if you wanted to go on them. Really disappointed and feel a bit lied to. Beautiful location, otherwise i missed everything i actually wanted and expected to see.

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/13
Activity Date: 2021/07/11

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Beyond expectations

Reviewed by: Amy845

First time shark cage experience…wow…wow…wowee! The most friendly, professional, and informative guides, Alexis and Erin, were phenomenal. From on-time departure to instructions on safety and snorkel/GoPro use, all guests were given expert care. So many sharks showed up to interact with the divers. Ample time was allowed to view and photograph the sharks as they came right up to the cage. The boat ride to and from the site was smooth and beautiful. An unexpected treat was waiting for our return to the pier : ) Dozens of spinner dolphins were surrounding the boat and Alexis and Erin stopped and circled around to allow all to be entertained as some swam along the boat, diving and spinning out of the waters, and showing off their talents and joy!
Please treat yourself to this once in a lifetime experience with a fantastic crew.
Haleiwa Sharks Tours is THE crew that will deliver an unforgettable memory.
Amy and Jeff
New York

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/12
Activity Date: 2021/07/09

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great Time!

Reviewed by: MPP

We really enjoyed our time on the Moana catamaran sunset sail. The crew was very helpful and friendly and the catamaran was in good condition. We had a great view of Waikiki. Read carefully though - dinner is not included as part of the sail even though it’s called a sunset dinner sail with BYOB!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/12
Activity Date: 2021/07/09

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

Such a fun day!

Reviewed by: Leslie Walsh

We loved Ryan, our guide! She was funny, knowledgeable and had the best spirit! We were covered in dirt from head to toe but loved every minute of it! The lunch was great and the view was beautiful. Loved the ranch!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much! We love Ryann too! So glad you had a great time!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/11
Activity Date: 2021/07/09

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Alicia

Our Driver/guide Leilani was the best. She was really funny which made our tour so much fun and enjoyable! This ranch had the most beautiful view of the valley, war remnants and its a movie and TV set.
Our guide really made it fun and funny touring us around. She was the best and we highly recommend her. What a memorable time we had here at the Kualoa Ranch!

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/11
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

We had so much fun! Very tour guide was informative.

Reviewed by: Annette

We had a great time touring the Ranch. The tour guide was fun and informative. It was a great day!

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/11
Activity Date: 2021/06/14

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

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

Ranch tour

Reviewed by: Jovita

Awesome tour, enjoy the person that gave the tour he was very interesting and knowledgeable Would love to come back and do another tour

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/06/14

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Another level

Reviewed by: Edwin lara

Best experience ever really enjoy the view, how many sharks we was able to see right infront of us. The tour guys were really professional and very friendly. Great time and I expect in the future to come back and do it all over again.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/06/18
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