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North Shore Marine Life Cruise with Seasonal Whale Watching - Rafting Adventure

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Reviewed by: Vanessa

Great experience! I saw sooo many dolphins. Would recommend!

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Packages: North Shore Marine Life Tour (1.5 Hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/29
Activity Date: 2021/08/27

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

Even Better than Expected!

Reviewed by: Kylie

Our tour guide was Brailey and she was so sweet! The ride was beautiful, dinner was delicious, and the views were unbelievable! Private dinner overlooking the jungle on one side and the ocean on the other! Definitely would recommend!

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/29
Activity Date: 2021/08/07

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

Best experience of my life!

Reviewed by: Natasha

This was an awesome experience! I saw so many turtles, which was my only goal in Hawaii. I also saw dolphins in a distance. The guys on the boat were awesome! One of the divers dove down with my camera and took pictures for me of the turtles up close with a respectful distance.

I, sadly, also got seasick on the boat. I had no idea I would get that sick. The hosts were so helpful without making me feel embarrassed. They kept checking on me, bringing me water and lavender oil which helped a lot for the sickness.

I also loved that they were respectful of the turtles as you will get fined if you touch a turtle in Hawaii. They made us keep our distance from the turtles which I really respect and love about Hawaiin culture. They actually care about the Earth and animals.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

  • I apologize for the quality. I took this photo off my phone of my underwater camera. I didn't upload them to my computer yet.

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/08/29
Activity Date: 2021/08/04

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

Utv tour

Reviewed by: Aulexia

Our tour guide, Carl was wonderful. The experience was great I love it and we had so much fun.

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/27
Activity Date: 2021/08/25

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

A Jurassic Experience

Reviewed by: Alissa

Allow yourself plenty of time to get to the ranch especially if you are taking public transportation (and especially if you do not take public transportation often and are prone to taking the right bus # in the wrong direction lol). We luckily made it JUST on time for out tour. The tour itself was fun! The tour guide had lots of random facts about the ranch, different movies that had be filmed there, and different events that had been held there. There was even a movie being filmed at the time and we got to see a few minutes of it in action. The tour bus was just an old school bus with no glass in the windows which would have been find but it rained, hard. The good news is the tour guide did have a supply of rain ponchos! The best part by far was the views, you had an amazing view of a more rural side of the island and you could see China Man's hat from there as well. There were also some great photo opps!

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/27
Activity Date: 2021/07/23

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

Highlight of our trip!

Reviewed by: Joni

What a great intimate Polynesian experience! The luau was the highlight of our trip. Our host, Bill, was awesome, as well as Chris, who shared how they cook and serve their traditional meals. Beautiful and exciting dancing. The food was delicious. We really felt the Ohana spirit! Highly recommend!

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Aloha Joni and mahalo for giving us a great review. We are happy to know that our luau was the highlight of your trip. Bill, Chris, and everyone at Toa Luau would love to see you guys again soon and enjoy the food and performances the second time around. God Bless!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/27
Activity Date: 2021/08/25

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

One hour horse back riding

Reviewed by: Vae yin

It was our first time Horseback riding. My family and I had a very memorable time thanks to Gunstock ranch.

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Packages: Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/27
Activity Date: 2021/08/25

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

The best time!

Reviewed by: Ashton

My boyfriend and I and our two friends had the best time! Snorkeling was amazing and we had a blast on the catamaran ride! The whole crew was so friendly and helpful and made us feel so comfortable! Would 100% come back again!

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/26
Activity Date: 2021/08/24

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

They were all really good in giving u info N helpful. Thanks again guys keep up the good work

Reviewed by: Daniel

They were all really good in giving u info
N helpful. Thanks again guys keep up the good work

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/24
Activity Date: 2021/08/22

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

Snorkeling with turtles

Reviewed by: Ren

It was an incredible and amazing experience!! Words can’t explain how great everything was

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/24
Activity Date: 2021/08/22

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

Superb even for solo

Reviewed by: Chris C

I booked this cruise while staying in Waikiki on a solo trip. The staff and captain are personable and efficient and the catamaran is modern and roomy. We cruised along the coast towards Diamond Head crater and then put the sails up for a jaunty ride in the open sea for about 10 minutes. Captain turned the boat around to enjoy picturesque sunset views and some cool tunes while sipping on the crew members own recipe Turtle Tini. There were a mix of couples and multi generational families and the staff was accommodating to everyone’s needs, even those who were a little green in the gills from sea sickness. Highly recommended, even if you’re by yourself!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/08/22
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Not a cruise!

Reviewed by: Harsh Vardhan Tiwari

This is a tiny boat not a cruise by any chance. Very inexperienced young crew

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Packages: Sunset Dinner Sail Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/22
Activity Date: 2021/08/19

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

Tour guide was excellent!

Reviewed by: Angelica

The tour was relaxing and fun and our tour guide Kimo (forgive the spelling if incorrect) was wonderful and super friendly and took the time to get to know his passengers asking thoughtful questions and representing the kind Aloha spirit. We learned a lot about Hawaii and the movies while enjoying the beautiful sights!

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Packages: 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/22
Activity Date: 2021/08/20

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

Great day on the water!

Reviewed by: Angela

Saw lots of turtles and fish! Boat was clean, safe and well staffed. Bring a hat and lots of sunscreen. Crew of 5 and it was easy to get equipment on and ready. Our group had about 33 which was a lot - made for close quarters at times and a line at the stairs. Crew was quiet and all business … they were likely sick of tourists at this point. Beautiful pictures and scenery. Really nice catamaran.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/22
Activity Date: 2021/08/20

Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour at Mt. Tantalus

Amazing tour that allows you to explore the wildlife of a Tropical Rainforest that's located on a Volcano!

Reviewed by: Allen

This was an amazing experience. The tour guide added energy, stories, showed us beautiful plants left and right. Terri was well informed and answered any questions we had about Hawaii with enthusiasm and expertise. We had an excellent group with us! There are lots of trees to climb along the way if you're adventurous! Thank you Terri for a wonderful learning experience!

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Packages: Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Hike [No Transportation]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/21
Activity Date: 2021/08/16

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Loved the view the pictures and the guide

Reviewed by: TheNewlyweds730

Horses were well taken care of, there was a great guide and even a rainbow. I loved how the guide took pictures and positioned the horses for us. We had a great time! It was also near a polo course so you could watch other horses while you rode!

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Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/20
Activity Date: 2021/08/14

Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides - North Shore Horseback Riding Sunset Tour

Sunset Horseback Beach Ride

Reviewed by: Stephanie Bowman

Thank you for a fantastic ride and the sunset was absolutely beautiful. We truly enjoyed our ride and the horses. We saw a stunning Rainbow the colors were so vibrant and the rainbow looked as though it went straight into the ocean. The guides were some of the best on the island and were very knowledgeable about the horses and their personality and their likes and dislikes. Beautiful scenery and would this to anyone who is visiting Oahu.

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Packages: Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular!
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/19
Activity Date: 2021/08/17

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: cwest1212@yahoo.com

This was an awesome experience Michael and Myah made our time so unforgettable! They were fun, encouraging and engaging. They really knew how to make sure everyone was having a good time. The equipment was light weight and very secure. I felt safe the whole time, even as a first time zip-liner. I would suggest bringing sun screen and cash. They have bottled water for sale so it’s a good idea to bring your own, if possible. Also, invest in the transportation if not utilizing rental car services during your vacation. The amount of an Uber or Lyft will cost the same if not more than the transportation that Crater Coral offers. Overall it was awesome and I will definitely be returning and recommending to all our friends!

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Packages: 3-Line Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/18
Activity Date: 2021/08/16

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

The best experience ever!!!

Reviewed by: JSantos

Best experience ever!!! Learned a lot about sharks and their behavior - crew ver knowledgeable. Will definitely do this again.

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Packages: Standard Shark Cage Dive Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/18
Activity Date: 2021/08/13

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

Fun for the whole family!

Reviewed by: David

I took my wife and kids on this excursion and had a blast. Do not pass up this opportunity and book with confidence. Our boat captain and side kick were both totally laid back and very cool to chat with. You feel like you can reach out and touch these sharks as they swim by the cage they are so close.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/08

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Our Crew was Great!

Reviewed by: Tamera

Jason and Diego were awesome! They were very experienced and made our ride out and sail super chill. Their vibe was great and we had a blast!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/17
Activity Date: 2021/08/15

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

Not worth the price!

Reviewed by: Michael Gonzalez

The ride was too short. the advertisement said it was one hour to one and a half hours but actually only lasted 45 minutes. The price was too expensive and should be a maximum of $5o dollars each for this zip line. The staff was very friendly and nice.

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Packages: Three Zipline Adventure with Waikiki Transportation
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/16
Activity Date: 2021/08/12

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

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Don Sweet

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/15
Activity Date: 2021/08/13

Coral Crater Park - Aerial Ninja Adventure Tower, Freefall & Climbing Wall

Short activity

Reviewed by: mg. a. s

It is a good experience for novice individuals who has not had any climbing experience. I believe the description on the website should be more specific of the tower features, and exactly what the activity includes. My 12 year old son got so scared before they all even started that he did not want to continue so it was a loss only part ( I mean of what I paid for ). It was unexpected but I am sure it is inevitable that someone gets scared and cannot continue with the activity at all and I heard from the staff that it happens often where kids end up not continuing with the activity. It would b nice to have an alternative activity or form of refund or waived fee or transferrable to another ride or activity at Coral crate. We did other activities at Coral crate including Ziplining and ATVs so I really did hope we could have at least had some refund or waived fee/ transferred to another activity.
Also, there were a lot of bugs so be prepared. Part of the nature adventure )-)

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Packages: Premium Package: Adventure Tower - Aerial Challenge, Freefall, & Climbing Wall
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/15
Activity Date: 2021/07/29

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

Exciting

Reviewed by: mg. a.s

Ziplining is not scary as I thought. The 2 guides were amazing. Standing on the platform was scarier for me than the biplane itself. We did the 3 lines. Plan and reserve ahead to get the 6 lines.
Veltra helped us book the event over, thankfully.

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Packages: Three Zipline Adventure with Waikiki Transportation
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/15
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

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

Great Trip

Reviewed by: Richard

Did a great job! On time - shows people how to use snorkel. Will do a great job to provide information about the area . Go for it! It is a blast for the whole family.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/20

Hilton Waikiki Beach Front Luau & Fireworks Show - Friday Night Exclusive!

It's more for the experience

Reviewed by: Alissa

We got the premium tickets and actually got sat front and center which was great for our kids (4, 6 & 8). That also meant though that one side of the table was blinded by the sun for the first part of the show until the sun dipped below the trees (small price to pay for front and center). We didn't realize that with the premium tickets even the kids got extra drink tickets that could be used for juice or alcohol. My kids were never going to drink that many juices so we used them to get a few extra Mai Tai for us...but word of advice if you wait for the server to get the drinks you will never be able to get through your tickets because they are split between so many tables so grab them from the bar yourself. The show was great my kids especially liked the fire dancers. The food was just ok but we expected that as it's hard to serve that many individual plates at once. The only thing my kids would eat was the shredded pork and fruit so if you have kids who are picky eaters make sure they eat a little something before hand.

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Packages: VIP Diamond Package: Premier Seating, Two Drinks & Lei Greeting
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/22

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

What a great trip!!

Reviewed by: Emma McShane

This was a great trip with a great crew! Highly recommend this cruise.

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/13
Activity Date: 2021/08/10

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Something you Have to Do for a First Time Visit to Oahu!

Reviewed by: Gerardo

This cruise was beautiful, so relaxing, such a good way to end the day. Booze , great music, the sunset , recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu for the first time, whether if its with family, friends, or partner; its just an amazing experience. The crew was awesome and made us feel welcomed, the people of Hawaiii are some of the nicest individuals ive met. 10/10

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/13
Activity Date: 2021/08/11

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

First parasailing adventure!

Reviewed by: Anonymous

This parasailing adventure was so much fun My wife and I went up together we had the best time ever highly recommend this activity! They even took photos which we purchased after the activity. Very nice.

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/13
Activity Date: 2021/08/11
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