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

Great time!

Reviewed by: Anon*

The employees were very kind, funny and made the experience great overall! My friend didn’t know to keep his knees bent so he ended up sitting uncomfortably while parasailing. Sort of wish the guys warned us or made it more clear to keep the knees bent but overall it was fun

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Packages:	Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

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

Amazing tour!

Reviewed by: Jahnavi Munagala

I had a great time! They were very Professional knowledgeable. They were very helpful and they showed us the sharks and they also caught fish. They also were very sanitary and explained everything really well. I had Jax and his coworker who took us on a tour and they were excellent. Would recommend going on for sure!

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Packages:	Standard Shark Cage Dive Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/08/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

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

A Chill and Relaxing Snorkel

Reviewed by: Katarina

Our guide was really nice and made sure our whole group was comfortable and safe at all times! It was a fun and relaxing experience!

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Packages:	Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/08/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

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

Tiger Shark

Reviewed by: Jeremiah

We saw a big tiger shark and some galopagos sharks

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Packages:	Standard Shark Cage Dive Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

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

Fun Oahu adventure!

Reviewed by: Gina

My sister and I had a great time at Coral Crater and our guides (Madelyn and Kory (might've spelled their names wrong)) were terrific!! They made the experience so much fun and were so conversational that it made the time fly by. I would recommend this place for anyone of all ages and to whoever wants to have a fun time!

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Packages:	6-Line Zipline Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/03

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

Awesome Zipline tour!

Reviewed by: Lilo

Excellent experience!
Hunter was our guide and another guy was the helper. Both were very professional, helpful, and mindful about what they were doing. Thank you
Our first time doing zip lining with my 7 and 11 years old kids. As first time participants we had some fears about the height and the whole thing but with the guides and their approach no any fears.

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Packages:	3-Line Zipline Adventure
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/10
Activity Date:	2021/08/08

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

Exceeded my expectations

Reviewed by: Zambrano

We are a family of 7 and it was our very 1st time zip lining we purchased the 3 lines since it was something we were unfamiliar with. Our guides Hunter and Michelle were fabulous. They made the whole experience unforgettable. Mind you, 1 of my daughters lost her phone on the last line and fell in the trees and bushes below Hunter along with my husband took the time to try their best to find it. Cellphone was recuperated with minor scratches Yay! I highly recommend them. Next time we visit we will definitely be back.

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Packages:	3-Line Zipline Adventure
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/10
Activity Date:	2021/08/06

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

One of the best experiences during our visit to Hawaii

Reviewed by: The Bryant family

My family and I were blown away the most after the fun bouncy atv riding to end up with a private beautiful campfire set up for dinner. The food was great the scenery was marvelous and the camp fire was fun. My kids adored our two guides especially. They were very friendly, awesome knowledgeable tour guides, and made our rides very fun and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone who goes to Hawaii check this place out. The cows make you laugh, they know when its feeding time for sure!

Thanks so much for our wonderful memories made there
We will be back!

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Packages:	2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/10
Activity Date:	2021/07/13

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

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Faustine

This experience was so much fun! My husband and I did a 4pm tour, so the views and weather were amazing at that time. The actual time parasailing felt like 5 minutes, but any longer than that would have been too much for me anyway because we spent the whole time holding so tight onto those ropes! Overall, the experience was super fun!

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Packages:	Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/09
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

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

Lots of fun!

Reviewed by: Ronnie

We had a great time! We saw several sea turtles (including a baby) getting their spa treatment. Then, we went for a nice sail, enjoying our drinks and snacks.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Afternoon Turtle Snorkel Cruise [Apr - Nov]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/09
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

Waikiki Fishing Tour in Honolulu - Oahu Group Adventure Where You Keep What You Catch by Blue Ocean

Good for the fishing experience.

Reviewed by: Jenn

Went on this fishing excursion on Saturday morning Aug 7, 2021. Boat was clean, poles were ready and all in working order, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Maybe 5 fish were caught the entire trip out of everyone on board. On the way back one of the crew members said ‘I wouldn’t keep anything I caught here because it’s ‘dirty’ water’. If you’re looking for a fishing experience this is great as it’s just the right amount of time on the water and is family friendly. If you want to catch fish then this is not for you. My 12 year old had a good time so that’s all that matters.

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Packages:	Fishing Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/09
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

Waikiki Sunset Canoe Sail with Hawaiian Dinner & Culture Activities - Kamoauli

AMAZING!!!! 5-Stars!!

Reviewed by: Onu

I highly recommend the Kamoauli Waikiki Sunset Cruise!

I was looking for something unique to surprise the love of my life while visiting the Island of O‘ahu. I came across the Kamoauli and I'm so glad I did! It was an amazing experience!!! We were able to sail during sunset and soak up so much Hawaiian culture. This was truly different than any other advertised cruise. It truly felt like we were in a different world. We got a chance to get away from the hustle & bustle of Waikiki and escaped to our own little paradise on the water. We felt a sense of peace. We danced, learned about the history of Waikiki and listened to beautiful music throughout the cruise. Did I say the food was authentic Hawaiian food and delicious! This was such a memorable experience and to be able to share it with the man I love was..... priceless! I love you R!

A huge Mahalo to the captain and crew!

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Mahalo for the wonderful review!

The beautiful sunset!
The fresh food!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/09
Activity Date:	2021/07/27

Passport to Pearl Harbor Ticket - Official One-Day Admission & Self-Guided Tour

No USS Arizona, but still worth it

Reviewed by: Sully

The passport gives you access to the USS Battleship Missouri, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum. You do need an ID when you are entering all these museums. You do have to get separate tickets for the USS Arizona, which is the main attraction, but the museums are filled with amazing details of Pearl Harbor, definitely some new to our group. Along with that there are so many artifacts and visuals to experience Pearl Harbor. We loved the Submarine experience.

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Packages:	Passport to Pearl Harbor
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/08/07
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

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

Must do!

Reviewed by: Traveler2028

We did the 800 ft parasail. I thought about going higher but when I did a hot air balloon ride it was the most fun we weren’t as high because when it’s higher it was quieter and you couldn’t see as much. We had so much fun! It was like we were a human kite! Even the people who said they were scared had fun. We went with friends and kids

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Packages:	Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/07
Activity Date:	2021/07/16

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

Amazing views.

Reviewed by: April

We had 8 people in our party for the sunset cruise. I cannot say enough positive things about this experience. From the captain, the crew and the boat. The views were amazing, the cruise lasted just about 2 hours. The crew really made the entire trip. They were fun, attentive and interactive. The boat had just the right amount of people on it so it didn’t feel crowded. They served food in containers so everything was very sanitary. The cruise comes with 2 free drinks, but if you are generous with your bartender they might just be generous back! It was a great time and I highly recommend this as part of your Waikiki visit.

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/07
Activity Date:	2021/07/13

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Best experience in Hawaii with Moana Waikiki

Reviewed by: Liza

I am a widow and did this experience with my three sons - ages 24,23 and 15 .. might never happen again …as they grow older and probably have their own families .. wishing I could do it again with them.. fortunately, they enjoyed the sail and asked me when again (I had in my heart a leap of joy ) .. cause the sail was smooth and fun out the sea with lively music, some laughters when the water splashed towards us ( we were seated at the front right side of the boat) didn’t expect that to happen and got soaking wet, basking in the sun, watching the dolphins play (this was truly awesome !) and taking sunset photos. I highly recommend Moana Waikiki .. the crew was friendly and this pretty and amiable lady was going around asking if we need anything and volunteering to take photos of us - it was highly appreciated! We had so much fun! Lovely and beautiful memories to treasure!
Thank you Moana Waikiki Crew for making this experience a memorable one for us !

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/06
Activity Date:	2021/08/04

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

Tour time was cancelled but they found us an even better alternative.

Reviewed by: Glenda

I booked this snorkeling tour for our group of 21 months in advance. A couple days before our trip a representative of Hawaii Activities contacted me to let me know the time we booked was no longer an option offered by the company. They rebooked us with a different company for the same day, at an earlier time, without drinks :(, for the same price even though the Moana company charged more than the one we originally booked. I appreciate this so much because as we were boarding, we saw a disappointed family at another dock who had their trip canceled with not even a notification. The boat just never showed up and when they called the company they were told they had to cancel due to COVID. Things happen but a notice would have been nice. Luckily for us Hawaiian Activities/Veltra not only notified us, but made alternative arrangements for us. I would definitely use this company for bookings in the future.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/06
Activity Date:	2021/07/30

Kualoa Ranch Private Beach at Secret Island - Kayak, SUP, Volleyball & More

Great way to spend the day.

Reviewed by: Emily

We had a great time on secret island. We were running late for our scheduled time and they allowed us to reschedule. We felt it was cost effective since we had access to chairs, stand up paddle boards, and Kayaks. Overall, we would recommend.

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Packages:	Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/06
Activity Date:	2021/08/05

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

This Tour is a Must!

Reviewed by: JoJ

Had a fantastic time on this Shark Tour. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and fun to spend time with.
You will definitely see and experience sharks up close and personal.
Make sure you bring towels and water. Although the fee states water is included, we did not receive any.
I highly recommend this tour!

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/05
Activity Date:	2021/07/26

Kualoa Ranch Private Beach at Secret Island - Kayak, SUP, Volleyball & More

Not enough equipment

Reviewed by: Reinman

Not enough equipment to use. Hard to wait in line which does not give you enough time to enjoy the activities.

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Packages:	Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/05
Activity Date:	2021/08/03

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

Fantastic!!!

Reviewed by: Tracy Nguyen

It was an amazing experience. My family love it so much. Would definitely do it again

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Packages:	Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/05
Activity Date:	2021/08/03

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

amazing

Reviewed by: daniel

We pick this tour due to the awesome reviews, and they are all true! In addition to the incredible experience of seeing the sharks, the ladies really made this tour fabulous. Great teamwork, crew extremely helpful, professional, and very friendly...

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/05
Activity Date:	2021/07/24

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

North Shore Tour

Reviewed by: Hannah McKinney

This was an amazing experience for our girls trip. If you are looking for fun activities that are self guided this is the tour for you. We did the snorkeling and paddle boarding both were extremely fun and we had plenty of time to do both. The price was great and included everything we needed. We got to see 2/3 of Oahu, which was beautiful. Our tour guide was Sam he was helpful and funny. Would recommend this tour/activity day to anyone!!

Reply from activity provider

We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing trip! And that Sam was helpful and funny! We hope to see you again on the surf bus, the original north shore tour!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/08/04
Activity Date:	2021/08/02

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

Great tour guides!

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Saunders

The guides were so nice and helpful it made the experience a lot better. It really felt like the whole group was a family. And they were really clear with instructions so newcomers don’t have to worry about it if they don’t know how to zip line. I would totally recommend to anyone traveling here.

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Packages:	3-Line Zipline Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/04
Activity Date:	2021/08/02

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

Great time!

Reviewed by: JMZ

Booking the activity reservation, awesome.
Friendly reminders regarding my reservation, awesome. The parasail experience, awesome. Only gripe was the not-so-friendly attendant at the window prior to boarding our boat/parasail.

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Packages:	Standard Ride [700 feet]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/04
Activity Date:	2021/07/29

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

Awesome Parasailing Experience

Reviewed by: Lynn T.

Great experience from start to finish. Our boat captain and photographer were awesome. We recommend purchasing the photo package (Sim Card) provided at the end of the trip. A word of caution: DO NOT BE LATE. Allow ample time to get to the marina and fill out waiver forms (30 minutes prior to your departure time). The boat will leave you behind if you are not there on time.

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Packages:	Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/03
Activity Date:	2021/07/30

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

Amazing zip lining

Reviewed by: Elijah

We had a group of 5 and we were with another group of 4 on our tour, the location is amazing. We had 3 guides with us and they were all super nice and took amazing photos for us. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good zip line tour

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Packages:	Zipline Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/08/02
Activity Date:	2021/07/31

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

Kualoa Ranch Movie Tour

Reviewed by: Jake

Great tour! Learned a lot about the history of the ranch. Must see tour Highly recommended!

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Packages:	90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/02
Activity Date:	2021/07/31

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

Great way to spend an Evening!

Reviewed by: Allison

We had so much fun on the Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails! The crew offered great service along with upbeat music and a great vibe. Our sailing occurred on a bit of a rainy afternoon, however the captain did a great job navigating us away from the rain. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset with enjoying cocktails and food. I couldn't recommend Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails more!

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/01
Activity Date:	2021/07/10

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

Jungle Jeep Tour

Reviewed by: dangopecha

This review is based on service, quality, abd cleanliness:

Service: the staff were super nice and knowledgeable. They showed real interest in thwir jobs, always asked to help with taking pictures.

Quality: tour quality was top notch. We got to do a nice little hike, saw different movie sets, and had lots of time to take pictures. It was a bumpy ride but fun

Cleanliness: restrooms are very clean. They were the big portable ones that get parked. In California one of those would be the most disgusting thing, you would rather hold it in. But here it was so clean and everything was well kept.

Overall: highly recommend this tour. I would suggest getting the all around tour though if you have the time

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Packages:	Jurassic Jungle Expedition Tour - 90 mins (Until Feb 6th)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/01
Activity Date:	2021/07/10

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All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12 in Oahu

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Great time!

Amazing tour!

A Chill and Relaxing Snorkel

Tiger Shark

Fun Oahu adventure!

Awesome Zipline tour!

Exceeded my expectations

One of the best experiences during our visit to Hawaii

So much fun!

Lots of fun!

Good for the fishing experience.

AMAZING!!!! 5-Stars!!

No USS Arizona, but still worth it

Must do!

Amazing views.

Best experience in Hawaii with Moana Waikiki

Tour time was cancelled but they found us an even better alternative.

Great way to spend the day.

This Tour is a Must!

Not enough equipment

Fantastic!!!

amazing

North Shore Tour

Great tour guides!

Great time!

Awesome Parasailing Experience

Amazing zip lining

Kualoa Ranch Movie Tour

Great way to spend an Evening!

Jungle Jeep Tour

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