Reviewed by: kevin gaines
This was my first time ever taking a helicopter trip or tour of any kind. So I was a tad nervous in doing it. But I said to hell with it I am going to do it. And I am sooooo glad that I did. The pictures from high above Honolulu was so worth the money and time I spent being a part of this like once in a life time adventure! Julie my helicopter pilot with Blue Hawaiian was a great professional and very friendly and pointed out all the highlights of our 50 minute tour. Blue Hawaiian was the best and for an extra $25 dollars at the end of your tour you can purchase a DVD of your flight with camera's in and out the helicopter. I had a blast and look at my pictures daily from my helicopter tour. I totally recommend this company and tour for memories of a lifetime! Can't go wrong with Blue Hawaiian at all!!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Brian
I thought I paid for the battleship Missouri tour but was never taken. Arizona memorial was just as I remember it.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Smith
Every time we take this tour we learn something new and we have done this at least 3 times and you still show that the best drivers and buses are on top of the line!! Would recommend to all
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Lis
The tour is early so don't b late because they will leave you. The pearl harbor part of the tour is nice and short but long enough to get pictures of the memorial, museum and to do some shopping. The rest of the tour around the city i did not like. It felt like we drove around forever. At the cemetery the bus just drives in and out. It does not stop or lets u get out so you just get a quick glimpse and thats it. I am glad it was a half day tour.
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| Packages: | [7:45 AM] Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Chin Wang
The tour guide and tour of the island was outstanding. The show at the Cultural Center was very well done and enjoyable. The food was okay, but not what was expected.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Chin Wang
Tour was great and the tour guide did a great job. However, the pick up point was a closed hotel and not well marked. Took a while to find the pick up point, which was only a block away from the hotel where we were staying. Do not understand this as other buses from the same company were picking up at out hotel. We spend a few hours trying to find the pick up point and the operator that was called was not helpful. Overall it was a very nice day but it didn't start out the way that was expected. You need to set the pick up point at the hotel staying. Do not understand why he had to find a closed hotel!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
This event was amazing!!! There is so much history behind it, that I left hungry to come back for more information!! It's a must see for everyone!!! It's an unforgettable experience!! Get to experience the deck in battleship Missouri. The tourist guide where very helpful. I'm happy that I booked all my activities with Veltra Hawaii activities, they send me reminders and I got curtesy calls 1 day prior to my events. Thanks again for all your great work!!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
Nice event! So much to learn!! The day goes by fast with all the fun. They have a lot of activities for all the family. The dinner was awesome, prime rib buffet. Can't wait to go back!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Mary Mabes
It was sad to see how that especially in the movie then to see the memorial with all the names. The Missouri was great experience to see how the live on board ships.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Kasia
The best trip I have ever had! Wonderfull views! Very nice pilot discribe all thenplaces, 45 minutest trip around the islands allow to see all of the most important places. Paradise!!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Bee
The service was great! They accommodated our changes efficiently and we were able to work around our schedule. Our guide Theus was amazing and we shared quite a few laughs and good info during the entire tour. Highly recommend!! We had a great time!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Ray & Tracey
a good day, very enjoyable, the driver/host was informative.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: smichels
Honolulu is hectic enough without worrying how to get places with traffic. The tour is great. The driver knew the ins and outs of the places we went and made our experience worthwhile. I'm glad we could keep our bags on the bus in between places, especially our packed lunch!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Jay
Ed was an awesome gentleman who did a great service for us. He was so knowledgeable and just an entertaining individual. Couldn't thank you enough for a great time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our tour guide Ed was amazing. Very informative and knowledgeable about Honolulu is general, not just Pearl Harbor. Even his jokes were funny. I would do this tour again..
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
Reviewed by: vacationer
while I enjoyed the trip, we were unable to go out to the memorial by boat because of the wind. That was the main reason for the tour, so I feel that my once in a lifetime vacation was incomplete.
Be warned that the Military can shut down the shuttles as they see fit.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Gary
Ed ("just plain Ed") did a great job narrating our tour around the island.. It was nice to get away from busy Waikiki and see the island. It is a beautiful island and I would recommend this tour as a great overview of Oahu.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
Reviewed by: K Born
For any first timer to the island of Oahu, this is a must. Plan on an early morning tour or visit to Pearl Harbor. The afternoons can bring wind or rain. If the winds are to harsh, (whitecaps) they will shut down the boat ride over to the memorial. Acouple of things to consider while there, 1) tour the submarine located at the center, 2) tour the USS Missouri (I think) that is located across the water, but adjacent to the Arizona Memorial. We were not aware of either and wished to have seen.
For those serving our country - THANK YOU
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Oahu. This trip is a must for those who have never been to the island before. You get the taste of the island in this one trip and then you can go off on your own and know where you are and what you will see. Great time
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This trip was very informative. We enjoyed the knowledge we gained while there. It was a sad experience but a rewarding one.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This trip was amazing. It was a great way to see the Missouri Battleship, Punch Bowl cemetary,and Arizona. Would recommend to anyone traveling to the Oahu area.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/13 |
Reviewed by: nanoa
I participated with my mother, my sisters, and my aunt. I signed up so that my mother and aunt, who were visiting Hawaii for the first time, could truly experience it. On the day of the event, my mother and aunt got the time wrong and arrived about 30 minutes late, but the staff were very accommodating, and it didn't affect the rest of the schedule.
The activities included making leis and hula lessons, but thanks to the staff's arrangements, we also got to pick and crack open kukui nuts, which was an experience you can't find elsewhere. The teachers were exceptional, providing instruction that you wouldn't normally receive, and my beginner mother and aunt were very pleased. By the evening, they were so engrossed that they were reviewing what they learned at the hotel.
When you think of Hawaii, you might think of sightseeing, shopping, and gourmet food, but I believe participating in a tour like this, where you can touch on Hawaii's history and culture, will create wonderful memories. While going with friends is great, I think participating as a parent-child duo allows for unexpected discoveries and strengthens bonds.
It was a very satisfying tour. Thank you very much. However, while they do provide water, it's just a paper cup's worth per person, so I think it's better to bring your own bottle.
母と私達姉妹とおばと4人で参加しました。ハワイが初めての母と叔母にハワイを感じてほしくて申し込みしました。当日母達が時間を間違えて30分程遅れてしまいましたが、スタッフの方の対応もよくてその後のスケジュールにも支障がでずに済みました。
内容はレイ作りとフラレッスンでしたが、それ以外にもスタッフの方の計らいでククイの実を拾って割ってみたりと他では体験出来ないような内容です。
レイとフラは先生も普段では、教えていただけないよな先生にきちんと教えて頂き初心者の母や叔母もとても喜んでいました。夜にはホテルで復習するほどに夢中になっていました。
ハワイというと観光、買い物、グルメと思いますが、ハワイの歴史や文化にふれあうこの様なツアーに参加してみるのもとてもいい思い出になると思います。
友達同士もいいけど親子で参加すると意外な発見や絆を感じることが出来ると思います。
とても大満足なツアーでした。ありがとうございました。
ただ、お水を頂けるのですが、一人一本のボトルではなく紙コップ一杯の水なのでマイボトルを持参したほうがいいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/01 |
Reviewed by: C Latham
Other than having my camera stolen at our pick up point, the tour was wonderful and our tour guide was most informative. We learned much more than we would have had we gone out there by ourselves. The tour of Honolulu was also very interesting and, again, our tour guide was most informative.
Sorry, no pictures to post - so sorry I couldn't take pictures.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Shirley Robles
It was the first time in a helicopter ride and let me tell you guys it was the BEST experience EVer in my life. From the quality of the staff to the helicopter pilot was Great. I'm very happy I choose Blue Hawaiian, its a must do if you are visiting Oahu.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Graeme Eden
Our first and most memorable experience with this company was being picked up by Coach Driver Jerry. This guy is a credit to the company and to Hawaii. He supplied a huge amount of information about the islands, the history and Pearl Harbour. He was extremely helpful to everyone on the coach and gave sensible advice to all the 'out of towners' The experience of visiting the Missouri and the Arizona memorial was a humbling and memorable experience for our family.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Chris
The Royal Start tour to Pearl Harbor was more than I had hoped for. "Cousin Jerry" was an amazing guide and made us feel like ohana (family). The comfort of the tour bus was very very nice. The visit to the Arizona was everything I expected and was a very emotional time for me, being a Navy veteran. We really felt like we got our money worth and definitely recommend the Royal Star tours.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca Fletcher
There were so many Pearl Harbor tours to choose from, I thought my head was going to explode just trying to decide. In the end, I was glad we chose this one. We had a lot of time on our own to explore Pearl Harbor and there were optional audio tours available for an additional fee, but we didn't do that. There was so much to take in and see as it was!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The guide we had was excellent for the city tour, and the Pearl Harbour tour was very informative, moving, and a great experience.
Thank you
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a great time!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/10 |
Reviewed by: David & Carol NZ
Having taken the Grand Circle Tour on a previous holiday we decided to do it again. Keow our driver and guide made the second time so enjoyable. His vast knowledge and information along with his friendly personality made it a day to remember.
Giving us photo taking stops along the way and interspersing his commentary with his own humour kept us well amused
It was a long day so maybe not so suitable for famililes with young children but for all other ages well worth considering as it gave the opportunity to see many areas that we would have otherwise missed , the beautiful beaches, magnificent views and interesting places. These along with our very special guide definitely made this a day we will always remember.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/06 |
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