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

Shark tour

Reviewed by: Lloyd Keola Jr

Very pleased with the whole tour. It was everything I expected. The crew was very professional. I plan on coming back next year to do it agian. Mahalo

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/07/08

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

Fun and interesting.

Reviewed by: Alex

This activity was fun and interesting. The tour guide was very informative and all the stuff you see if very cool if you are into movies. This was my second time doing it and it was fun each time.

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/08
Activity Date: 2021/07/07

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

Amazing bucket list adventure!

Reviewed by: Danielle

This was an amazing once on a lifetime bucket list opportunity! They answered the phone when I had any questions and the crew was super welcoming and I felt extremely safe! With just a short 15 minute boat ride there was plenty of opportunity for the dive itself with a well timed activity! The 50+ sharks were amazing to behold and it was a calming and wonderful experience!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/08
Activity Date: 2021/07/06

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Heather

Parasailing was amazing! We were a party of 8 including my 7 year old grandson. The experience was perfect for our family and our captain adjusted the ride appropriately for each group of our riders (some were gently dipped and others had a more thrilling experience). It was obvious our captain and crew knew what they were experienced. I recommend getting the pictures. We would definitely do again

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/05

Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Best Instructors !!!!

Reviewed by: Tyler&Nuri

It was a great time!!! Shoutout to brandon, abby, and kalani for being the best instructors.

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Packages: Group Lesson (2 hours)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/04

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

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Tee Player

The entire experience was first class. The captain and his assistant provided a wealth of knowledge and made the entire experience enjoyable and everyone felt comfortable during the boat ride out and being in the cage. As advertised there were plenty of sharks and we were able to spend a ton of time in the water. I highly recommend using Haleiwa Shark Tours for this type of adventure. Thanks

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great

Reviewed by: ceywden

Trip was great! The crew was very friendly and answered our random questions. I loved getting to sail for the majority of the time that we were on the water, and getting a view of Waikiki & Diamond Head from the water! We had a great view of sunset as well, and planes taking off from HNL. It was BYOB, but they also had drinks for sale on the boat ($5/drink or $20 bottomless). The boat had a decent number of passengers, but I don’t think it was sold out, so it didn’t feel too crowded. The attached photo is of the boat before we boarded and left the marina.

  • Boat before leaving marina

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/05

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

Top Highlights of Oahu

Reviewed by: Clara C.

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*COVID Update*

This was one of the top highlights of my group's trip to Oahu. All of us had never been in a shark cage before, let alone see a 12-foot shark in the same water!! I recommend going with North Shore Shark Adventures because the guys are so friendly. Bring cash for tip!

I made online reservations through VELTRA. The time and date I chose online was apparently not available, but they notified me promptly after I booked. They were able to offer another time that worked for my group. I recommend booking for early morning tours because the water is more calm. Sea sickness is not fun, and one person in my group had a terrible experience with it. I felt bad for him.

Our boat had 14 people plus the captain and a deck hand guy. They split the 14 people into 2 groups to go in the shark cage. The shark cage fit my group of 8. We had our snorkel gear, GoPro, and underwater phone cases ready! I recommend bringing towels because it gets cold on the boat ride back to shore. I felt like we were in the cage for a while. It was plenty of time to get to the bottom of the cage, take videos, and see the sharks.

Logistics: meet at Haleiwa Harbor. Parking is free by the restroom. I didn't see any showers there, and there's also no doors in the restroom stalls. Wear shoes that are easy to remove. You won't be wearing them on the boat. I didn't have to bring my reservation or show anyone anything; just told them the name on our reservation.

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Packages: Shark Cage Dive
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/06
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great Crew, Wonderful Views

Reviewed by: Stephanie Moyse

This sunset cruise was nearly perfect! My family and I were able to book our experience in the same week we took the cruise, I felt it was priced quite fairly and the process was very easy. The website's description was very helpful and I appreciated having the option to purchase dinner if I so wanted to. I did not buy the dinner package but the other guests who did seemed quite happy with their meals, though there weren't tables to place your food on. If you do choose to get the dinner, eat it before you get out to the open waters as you and your food can get pretty wet from ocean spray depending on where you sit. If you don't want to get wet there's plenty of seats that stay dry, though the catamaran can fill with many guests so arrive early if you want the best seating options. Overall, my family and I loved our experience, my mother was a bit worried as the crew didn't discuss emergency protocol but I never felt like this was a concern. The 90 minute trip had excellent views, wasn't too rocky, and I liked being able to bring my own drinks or purchasing drinks from the crew. I would highly recommend this activity to couples, families with older children, or friend groups. If I ever return to Oahu I would thoroughly like to do this again!

  • Some of the great pictures I got while onboard!

  • The island looked amazing from this distance!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/05
Activity Date: 2021/06/18

Oahu ATV Adventure at Coral Crater Adventure Park in Kapolei - Ultimate Off-Road Trail Experience

Loved being able to drive

Reviewed by: Amanda

Team was great and it was a super fun experience, just felt a little redundant going around the track multiple times still would recommend this activity!

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Packages: Off-Road ATV Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/05
Activity Date: 2021/06/07

Oahu ATV Adventure at Coral Crater Adventure Park in Kapolei - Ultimate Off-Road Trail Experience

Awesome

Reviewed by: Henyah I

A bit pricey but my family really enjoyed it. Prepare to get extremely dusty Hopefully you don't have more than two people who wants to drive because they were strict about drivers. Overall very fun and the course was ran several times which gave us enough time to enjoy

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Packages: Off-Road ATV Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/05
Activity Date: 2021/06/13

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

I still rate them a 10

Reviewed by: Sonya

Despite every communication showing “ Activity: Day on the Bay Combo - Parasail, Jet Ski, Banana Boat, or Bumper Tube” the actual voucher eliminated jet skiing.

When we checked in I was informed that my event didn’t include jet skiing, I objected, pulled out my voucher and sure enough that wording was omitted.

Well we ended up tubing, riding on a banana boat, and parasailing over Manaulua bay which was absolutely incredible. The water is gorgeous, and the surrounding homes simply beautiful.

Tubing is awesome; you’re holding on for dear life and it was such a blessing to share the thrill of the banana boat with my family.

At the end they’ll offer you incredible, up close, real-time pictures captured during each event so bring an extra $200.

I would definitely recommend this activity pack.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo!!!!

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Packages: Parasail, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/03
Activity Date: 2021/06/18

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great Experience, Steven was an awesome instructor!

Reviewed by: Steve & Melissa

This was an incredible experience. Our guide Steven did a fabulous job and gave my wife and daughters the confidence to give snorkeling a real try. I would definitely recommend this again, and then take that experience and go to a better snorkeling location. Great way to try it out and make sure you able and ready before making the expensive snorkeling investment!

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/03
Activity Date: 2021/06/12

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

Great Splash of a Time

Reviewed by: Wendy M.

Great friendly staff. My girls had a blast. They took great pics.

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/03
Activity Date: 2021/06/08

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

Best Activity scheduled the entire trip. The staff was WONDERFUL and our family had the best time. Would highly recommend for ALL ages. Make sure to buy the pictures they come out great.

Reviewed by: Ramos Family

Best Activity with the nicest staff on the island.

  • My 11 yr old son

  • Very scared of heights but had a blast

  • 9 yr old daughter didn’t want to get off

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/02
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

It was fun! 楽しかった!

Reviewed by: sunny

Even as a solo participant, the staff were kind and I had fun as a beginner. Those who are new to surfing can join with peace of mind. I will visit again when I go to Hawaii!

一人参加でも.スタッフが親切で初心者でも楽しめました。 サーフィンは初めてという方も安心して参加できます。またハワイに行った時伺います!

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Packages: グループレッスン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/07/02
Activity Date: 2021/06/26

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

More than we expected

Reviewed by: Robert A

The tour through the back country of the working ranch was fun, our guide Emily did a great job. It’s not a fast paced tour but a wild and bumpy ride across the ranch. The sunset dinner was cool for the family. It was private on the top of a hill with a delicious dinner and s’mores. Worth it in my opinion. Weather was good shorts and no jackets. But they did say it rains sometimes. Just not the day we went.

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/18

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great family night out

Reviewed by: Robert A

Great time on the catamaran, staff was super accommodating. We went as a non-drinking family and it was very nice. There was even a proposal on the boat while we were there. Mixed crowd there was some Shorts and t-shirt and a also people were dressed up.

  • Beautiful views and weather was perfect

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/15

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

Could be better

Reviewed by: Remy

First time taking the Surf Bus. Driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Didn't like his attitude at first because he had a way of making you feel foolish but at the end, he turned out to be a nice guide. My family and I did the waterfall hike and kayaking. The waterfall hike was timed for three hours. It was a beautiful hike through Waimea Valley seeing tropical plants and birds. To my surprise, the waterfall was smaller than I thought. There were too many people swimming already and it was only 10am. My kids did not want to swim because of the amount of people in the water. Even after the hike, and the waterfall and even ate lunch at the cafe, three hours was too much. It could've been spent doing other activities. We went kayaking in the afternoon. My family enjoyed that even though we didn't see any turtles. We were disappointed that we couldn't walk to town and get shaved ice because the line was too long. All in all, my family had a decent time.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/01

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kayla O

We had the best time on this ATV tour. Our tour guide, Makai, was friendly and made the time extremely enjoyable. Private and had the most beautiful views, they also give you opportunities for photo opportunities. The ranch has many different terrains and cows that you are able to feed.
Highly recommended!!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

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

Great opportunity for beautiful scenery and learning

Reviewed by: R Winkler

This tour was fantastic. I had no idea Hawaii was used as the backdrop for so many movies and TV shows. Kimo was our tour guide and he was fantastic; very funny and informative. The scenery was fantastic: beautiful mountains and beautiful ocean views all in one place. My 15-year-old sons thought it was an amazing day. Couple of things for future visitors to know: 1) cell service is intermittent. Your phone searches when the signal is dropped and this eats up battery life. Bring a power pack with you just in case or a charger (this is especially important for item 2. 2) if you use Lyft or Uber to get out to the Ranch from Waikiki, try to arrange for pick up for the return ahead of time. Uber is nearly twice as expensive as Lyft. There is one Lyft driver, Jane, that picked us up. She actually lives in the area. Otherwise, you will be waiting for a while. So, save some phone battery for the driver search/wait.

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/30
Activity Date: 2021/06/27

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

Soooo good..!!!

Reviewed by: C. Luna

Scared of heights but this is why i wanted to do it. The experience was fun and the view was breathtaking. Best part was getting dunked

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/30
Activity Date: 2021/06/28

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

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Natasha

This was an amazing experience! My husband and I went up with our 7 y/o daughter and she loved it! Would highly recommend trying it out! The guides were awesome s d helpful!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/29
Activity Date: 2021/06/27

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

Freaking awesome time!!!

Reviewed by: Dane AMacher

Absolutely incredible experience. My gf, dad and I all did the UTV tour at sunset....the girls were so awesome and fun throughout the whole tour. Incredible piece of land and we were all so stoked coming out of the trip.

Thank you!

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/28
Activity Date: 2021/06/01

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

1st time Parasailing

Reviewed by: Michelle

This was my family’s first time in Hawaii and first time parasailing. Let me first say how the booking experience was amazing. The day of our parasail adventure we checked in at the booth. The young lady working that morning was so helpful and had great customer service. When I checked in she explained the 2 pieces of paperwork each adult had to sign. Her phone rang handled her business with the customer on the phone and then apologized and thanked me for being patient. Next she explained everything we needed to know, where we needed to wait etc. Check in process smooth and straight to the point. Then our boat arrives I forgot the young mans name but he was so awesome. Captain Mac I believe his name was, was also amazing. What to expect was clearly explained, directions clearly explained and a sense of humor made our first time parasailing all worth it. Definitely a memory that will not be forgotten. Book with Xtreme an experience you won’t forget !!!!

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Packages: Standard Ride [700 feet]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/28
Activity Date: 2021/06/26

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Wonderful excursion

Reviewed by: Joy

Great crew and breakfast was awesome, saw several turtles and beautiful fish

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Packages: 2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/28
Activity Date: 2021/06/26

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

Cross one off the bucket list!

Reviewed by: Nick

Cage diving has always been at the top of my list of wants whenever I go on vacation.. finally got the chance during this trip to Hawaii, the women running the boat were super knowledgeable and made sure it was an enjoyable experience.. loved that the sharks were not coaxed to the boat by artificial means i.e. chumming the water.. highly recommend to anyone looking for a life-changing encounter with these beautiful majestic creatures!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/27
Activity Date: 2021/06/25

Oahu ATV Adventure at Coral Crater Adventure Park in Kapolei - Ultimate Off-Road Trail Experience

Atv riding

Reviewed by: Atv rider

It was really fun and our guide, Sydney, was amazing. She was a lot of fun and really nice.

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Packages: Two-Seater ATV Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/27
Activity Date: 2021/06/25

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

Beautiful views

Reviewed by: Cici

This was our first time parasailing and the two gentlemen who drove the boat made it very memorable. Wonderful service and beautifully views.

  • All smiles

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/27
Activity Date: 2021/06/04

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

Parasail anywhere from 700-1000ft into the air to enjoy a unique view of Waikiki beach, Diamond head and much more!

Reviewed by: Miguel

Got to parasail 850ft in the air. Funny crew that will help you relax and enjoy the experience to the fullest. If you are lucky, they will dip you into the ocean with your permission.

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Packages: Deluxe Ride [850 feet]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/26
Activity Date: 2021/06/23
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