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North Shore Private Sunset Cruise with Seasonal Whale Watch from Haleiwa
A Great Experience!
Reviewed by: Gunner
We thoroughly enjoyed our private north shore sunset cruise. Captains Nick and Ricky were very friendly and went out of there way to make sure we had the best experience. They told us all about Hawaii, pointed out neat and interesting things along the shore and gave us a very enjoyable experience. We highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Private Sunset Cruise [May-Nov] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/07 |
3-Hour Semi-Private Swim with Pelagic Dolphins & Reef Snorkel Tour - Aloha Ocean
Aloha Ocean - Boat tour
Reviewed by: Ellie
Excellent boat tour with six of us so essentially a private tour. The ladies were great driving the boat and spotting the whales, spinner dolphins and turtles. Was great to bring your own food and drinks on board.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/14 |
3-Hour Semi-Private Swim with Pelagic Dolphins & Reef Snorkel Tour - Aloha Ocean
Fantastic swim with Dolphins
Reviewed by: Photomama
The girls were wonderful. They were kind and helpful. We not only swam with amazing dolphins but snorkeled in a wonderful coral reef with sea turtles. I would highly recommend this tout
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/15 |
North Shore Whale Watch Private Charter - Daytime & Sunset Tours from Haleiwa
Perfect day
Reviewed by: Edna
Very friendly captain who found whales and a shark for us
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| Packages: | Daytime Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/27 |
Waikiki Fireworks & Honolulu City Lights Evening Private Boat Charter
Private Fireworks Cruise Waikiki
Reviewed by: AB
We were blessed w a great deal of memorable experiences on our visit to Waikiki, but the trip would not have been the same without the private fireworks cruise in Waikiki. Definitely a moment we will cherish for a lifetime. Mahalo to the Captain and Chelsea.
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| Packages: | Private Charter Friday Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/21 |
North Shore Whale Watch Private Charter - Daytime & Sunset Tours from Haleiwa
Memories to Last a Lifetime!
Reviewed by: Chelsea
Matty and Mari were absolutely great! We went on the sunset whale watching tour and they made it such a fun and personalized experience! They answered all our questions, explained the different parts of the island that we could see from the ocean, and made it an overall great experience. We not only saw plenty of whales, but we also saw a shark too. 10 out of 10 recommend to anyone and everyone!
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| Packages: | Sunset Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/17 |
North Shore Whale Watch Private Charter - Daytime & Sunset Tours from Haleiwa
Whale watching with the best!
Reviewed by: Laura
Thank you guys for the amazing time! Would highly recommend this trip. We did see whales, beautiful views of paradise, some crap traps, and the site for the open shark dive. We loved the crew so much, we have now signed up for the shark dive! We can’t wait! The crew were fantastic, captain and skipper both knew and shared a ton of great information about the island. They took their time and were not in a rush. The sunset was also amazing. Could not have asked for a better trip!
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| Packages: | Sunset Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/20 |
Oahu Private & Shared Sportfishing Charter with Fish Cleaning - Aloha Charters
Christmas fishing
Reviewed by: Kara
we got luck that the tour went out, and lucky we felt! great catch and a memorable christmas morning thanks to the crew
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| Packages: | 4-Hour Shared Group Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/25 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Magical sandbar tour
Reviewed by: Maria L
We got the private boat and did the sandbar tour & I can’t recommend this enough! We played at the sandbar, toured the waters and got to see turtles & manta rays! Captain Jeff was helpful, fun & informative, the snacks were tasty and the boat was clean and in great condition. Do this tour!! You won’t regret it! It was the highlight of our trip and the best excursion I have ever done in Hawaii! My husband enjoyed it so much he wanted to do it again but we couldn’t book during the rest of our stay because they were sold out!.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/26 |
3-Hour Semi-Private Swim with Pelagic Dolphins & Reef Snorkel Tour - Aloha Ocean
Amazing!
Reviewed by: Loewe
We were very happy and thankful we decided to go with this semi private tour! Both captains, Shanti and Lauren, were so knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely be choosing them again in our future trips!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/13 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Excellent choice
Reviewed by: T. Le
My family and I (2 adults, 2 children) had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef area with our captain/tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the sandbar as well as got to enjoy the water and sandbar area. We got lucky with the weather since it rained earlier in the day. The provided snacks and musubis were excellent. We were sad when it ended, but brought back many memories.
Thank you so much for joining our tour and taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your family, including your children, had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef with us. We love sharing our knowledge of Hawaii waters, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about the sandbar.
We're happy the provided snacks and musubis were a hit :)
We're so grateful that we could be a part of your wonderful memories, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/27 |
Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters
Incredible!
Reviewed by: Sophia
I initially signed up for a turtle snorkeling tour, but it turned out to be so much more than that. It transformed into the most unforgettable whale watching adventure of our lives! We were fortunate enough to witness over 20 humpback whales just off the coast of Waikiki. It was truly a breathtaking sight.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the flexibility in the itinerary. The fact that we were given the opportunity to dedicate some time to whale watching before snorkeling made the experience even more remarkable.
I wholeheartedly recommend the private Catamaran experience to anyone passing through Honolulu. The combination of the stunning natural beauty and the outstanding service provided by your team made it an unforgettable journey.
Thank you once again for creating such a memorable experience. I look forward to sharing this recommendation with friends, family, and fellow travelers.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Snorkel Package (2:00PM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/15 |
Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Radhika
Our family of 6 was excited about snorkeling and seeing turtles. My children and husband had never been before, so this was a perfect day with a Nick taking the kids through the water. It was a personal tour of the beautiful reef. My elderly parents preferred staying on the boat, but that was excellent too as Sam filled us in on all the history about the island. I would highly recommend taking the two-hour private charter as the attention to detail and attention to guests is unmatched. They had drinks and water for us.
What are you waiting for? Book your private charter today and experience your ocean snorkel on a level above the rest.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/31 |
Waikiki Fireworks & Honolulu City Lights Evening Private Boat Charter
Must Do - Only way to see the fireworks
Reviewed by: Michael R
We had a party of 6 so did private charter. Only way to do the fireworks.
Boat was perfect and the crew was fantastic. Very timely and thoughtful. Right before dusk, captain saw a whale surface and we got to see it and the flute. Appreciated him catching it.
We got lucky and they texted day of to see if we wanted to go out early for the sunset. Got message late and they still made it work. Only a minimal extra charge.
Whale, sunset and fireworks. Doesn’t get any better. Highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Private Charter Friday Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/08 |
Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters
Great tour, great crew, everything is perfect
Reviewed by: Chen
The ship is comfy, they also provide drinks.
Snorkeling spot is great, saw sea turtles and of course a lot of fishes.
We were very lucky to see 4 spots of dolphins swimming just around us and jumping and spinning.
Great crew, very friendly and helpful.
We brought 2 babies (18 months) with us, they also had a great time, could tell from their face :)
Attending a private tour allowed us to set out immediately for the dolphins when spotted them. Will def. choose to do private tour again next time.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/27 |
Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters
Great experience ever!! The captain and his crew were amazing.
Reviewed by: Kathleen Flowers
It was great! The crew and Captain were wonderful. We saw amazing fish and other things. Highly recommended this company. Amazing service and very nice. Love it so much
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/01 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Awesome day!
Reviewed by: Max family
We rented a private speedboat. First, my apologies for most likely misspelling your name, Kaikoa or Keoke? Again, my apologies but me, my hubby and his mom had the best experience and truly enjoyed the day just talking with you about Hawaii and seeing all the wonderful wildlife when snorkeling. We also wanted to say thank you for being so kind and hospitable and putting up with our 20 questions about Hawaii life and thank you so much for sharing! Sending good vibes and hope you and your family are prosperous and happy. A thousand times Mahalo!
Hello, thank you so much for chartering our boat tour at the Kaneohe Sandbar. We are so happy that you and your family had the wonderful time. We will make sure to deliver your message to our captain Kekoa :) Again, thank you very much for your kind words, and your time for this review. We hope we can take you to the bay again. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/21 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Incredible Time
Reviewed by: Tom
Many moons ago I visited the sandbar and knew I needed to come back again. It took me 10 years but finally made it!!
I ponied up the cheddar for the private speed boat and for me it was perfect. Captain K was so attentive to my family. (My daughter tripped in the parking lot within 20 seconds of meeting him). He bandaged her up. Taught us about the geography of the bay. Went out of his way to find us some turtles at the end.
My 5 year old had the time of her life with all the fish! Snorkeling was amazing. All the toys already out on the sandbar were amazing.
10 out of 10. Will do again next time in Oahu.
On behalf of Capt. Bruce, we thank you so much for your feedback and loving support! We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
A Hui Hou!
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/14 |
Waikiki Private Snorkel & Whale Watch Tour - Hawaii Ocean Charters [Dec-Mar]
Bella esperienza!
Reviewed by: Emanuele
Bella esperienza, la barca ha tutto l'essenza Ale ed è comoda per passarci un paio di ore, i due ragazzi che ci hanno portato fuori sono stati molto gentili e professionali, conoscono bene la zona è puoi chiederlo tanti consigli su cosa fare nell'isola.
Purtoppo la giornata che abbiamo scelto non è stata delle migliori.. pioveva a tratti e l'acqua era un po' torbida.. non abbiamo visto le balene.. ma vabbè avevamo già messo in conto che poteva succedere, abbiamo fatto un bagno in mezzo all'oceano e abbiamo nuotato con tanti pesci diversi e tartarughe marine. Nel complesso ne è valsa la pena, anche perché abbiamo avuto la possibilità di vedere la costa sud di Oahu da un altra prospettiva, incantevole.
Esperienza consigliata.
Thank you for the kind review, it was a pleasure to have you all aboard. Our unpredictable hawaiian wildlife and weather can be challenging at times but we always make the most of it! Hope to see you all again in the future. Aloha.
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| Packages: | Private Whale Watch Cruise (up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
North Shore Whale Watch Private Charter - Daytime & Sunset Tours from Haleiwa
Great experience!
Reviewed by: McLeods
We saw a number of sharks and even a hammerhead shark on the hunt for mackerel! Very cool!
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| Packages: | Daytime Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Relaxing Saturday afternoon
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Loved this trip! Kaneohe sandbar is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Our captain was friendly and gave us a bit of history of the area on the boat ride to the sandbar. We loved the private option, just the Captain & 6 of us total. It was great to have our own space. We brought some floats and had a relaxing afternoon.
Thank you so much for kind words and sharing your experience with the Capt. Bruce tour.
We're very pleased to hear whole family had a great time on the turtle watching & snorkeling tour.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Please come back again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Great time
Reviewed by: DePompa
My family really enjoyed this activity. Everyone at the Captain Bruce charter was friendly and Professional. We chartered the private speed boat. Our captain was outstanding she made sure we had a great time. A++ for Captain Bruce
We are so happy to know that you had a good experience with us .
We appreciated your words and shared your review with our staff.
Thank you so much for joining our tour, hope we can see you at the Kane'ohe Bay again. Aloha and mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Great experience for the whole family
Reviewed by: Stefanie
We booked the trip for 4 people age 22-67. While the younger ones went on a private guided snorkeling tour and saw a lot of turtles the seniors could wander around the sand bar, take a floatie or hang out on the boat. Small snacks, soft drinks and water were provided. As well as snorkeling gear, floaties and a SUP. We had an amazing time time on the sandbar!
Hi, thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce!
We are so glad to hear that you all had a great time during our tour.
It's lucky that you could see the sea turtles and lots of fishes!
Thank you very much again for your time to post a review. We hope we can take you to the Kane'ohe Bay again!
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/24 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter
An awesome experience!
Reviewed by: Rachel c.
This was one of the best experiences of our vacation! We got to swim with turtles and we’re truly looked after by Captain Robin, We would highly recommend chartering a boat and having this amazing experience. We will definitely do it again.
Aloha and Mahalo for the compliments and sharing beautiful pictures!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this awesome review of yours.
We are very pleased to hear you're having a great time and you're able to see the turtles at the sandbar.
We're looking forward to seeing you in near the future.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/03 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter
Perfect family vacation day!
Reviewed by: Kalika Moquin
This was the perfect way for our family to spend a vacation afternoon. We stopped and got sandwiches and drinks before. There was a cooler on the boat. The water at the sandbar was shallow and the kids had the best time swimming. No waves so very safe. Snorkeling and paddle boarding were included as well as other water toys. While snorkeling we swam with turtles! Our captain was great, and we are happy we selected the private tour and had our own space.
Thank you so much for chartering Capt. Bruce tour. We're very pleased to hear about your perfect family vacation day at the Kaneohe sandbar. Mahalo kindly for this wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Aloha...!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/23 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter
Amazing Experience
Reviewed by: ADu
This private snorkel tour was 100% worth the money. A private pontoon boat with many amenities, including snacks, drinking water, water sport toys and others were all provided. Captain Kokua could not have been friendlier and showed us a lot to see in the area. The sandbar of course was beautiful and a huge highlight of the trip.
Aloha ADu! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of yours. We are very pleased to hear that friends and family are having such a wonderful time at the sandbar. Mahalo for your support!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/02 |
Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter
Awesome experience!
Reviewed by: Michelle
Took 5 friends out with me to experience the sandbar for the first time! We had such a blast! Yuko was our captain and she was the absolute best! Some snacks and drinks were provided, you can BYOB. Floaties, snorkel gear, and a paddleboard were offered. The sandbar was beautiful! Highly recommend this to anyone!
Aloha Michelle, Thank you so much for the compliments. I will share this with Capt. Yuka. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Our captain was amazing!
Reviewed by: Malhotra
Kaikoa (sorry for misspelling his name) was a fabulous guide. Wonderful with kids. Knowledgeable and really loved his job.
Aloha and Mahalo! I will let Captain Kekoa know regarding your wonderful compliments.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
Private boat tour
Reviewed by: Sera G
Captain Robin was incredibly nice and patient with our party and has great knowledge of the area! We had an amazing time and wish we could’ve spent every day of our trip on this boat!
Aloha Sera, on behalf of Capt. Robin, we would like to thank you for this amazing wonderful review.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Afternoon Charter (up to 5 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental
The best place in the best boat
Reviewed by: Patricia
I loved everything!
The lanas-caprinas was perfect
Creme were. Adorable
Sandbar was like a Paradise , a really dream
I really recoment
We hás a delicious lunch with shrimp, breads, fruits
Thank you so much for choosing our tour!! We are so happy that you had a great time with us. Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful picture. Hope to see you again!!!
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| Packages: | 3 Hour Morning Charter (up to 5 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
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Thank you for choosing Captain Bruce. It is amazing to know that the customer wanted to join our tour again during the stay. Your words made our day! We appreciated your recommendation and highlighting our Captain Jeff!
We're sorry we couldn't accommodate another tour during your stay due to high demand. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaii and on board our tours again in the future.
Aloha and A hui hou :)