Reviewed by: Rodgers Family
So glad we did it!!
Kids loved it. Thrilling.
Captain Rich & Cory were very informative & friendly!
What a trip!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Alan C.
Awesome, we are from New Zealand and the Horizons show certainly made us proud to be part of Polynesia
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Shannon
a fantastic experience! i really recommend this activity u cant explain the feeling u get when ur underwater and face to face with a shark! heaps more sharks around than i expected and they captivate u for every second you're there! amazing!!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Sandra Nilsson
Very very nice! The sharks were much bigger than I thought! Professional and fun people having the tour
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I really enjoyed this trip, we didn't rent a car in Oahu and this was a great way to see the North Shore. We learned a great deal of Hawaiian history on the way up. And the town and Waimeia Beach are incredible. We snorkeled and swam in the waterfall at waimeia (?), it was a cool day but the water was temperate and so fresh - if you go to the waterfall swim in the lake surrounding it - its really wonderful. Bonzai Pipeline had no waves though so I'll have to go back in the winter.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Richard
I had returned after twenty five years and the Center was as good as ever! My traveling companion was visiting for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the day, luau and show. A great day recommended for all visitors to the island of Oahu.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Gave us a chance to spend more time at the North Shore (we stayed at Waikiki).
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Geraldine Robinson
A wonderful day - our second visit - and should not be missed. Entertaining & informative. The "Horizons" show is fantastic, particularly the Fire Dance.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A very good event to go to. Good food, good show and hundrreds of your closest friends
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Amy
This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. I was kind of nervous but the staff makes you feel at ease. There were so many sharks and you get at least a half hour in the tank. It's a nice view from the boat when the other group is in the cage. Sharks are amazing and beautiful creatures. Make sure you take some Gravol before you go. I got very seasick and I usually don't ever get sick. I will definately be doing this activity again when I come to Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Shark Adventure was loads of fun! The only complaint we had was the rough condition of the sea... that's just the way it goes! Be aware that you will get tossed about inside the cage if the seas are rough, and be sure to take Dramamine.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
This was definately the highlight of our vacation. The thrill of being so close to the sharks is an awesome experience. Would highly recommend this adventure to everyone!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/02 |
Reviewed by: JRM from Pa.
My wife and I loved the shark encounter! Exhilarating but not dangerous. The staff was knowledgeable and good spirited. We are in our mid 50's - have done lots of stuff and this was truly unique. Besides loads of sharks we also saw a couple whales. Recommend you bring a water proof camera [taking digital videos and pulling frames for desired stills works best], go early because the water is usually calmer, and go on an empty stomach. The time in the cage went too fast me!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooners
We didn't get any refreshments. And we recommend that you bring your own snorkling gear. Other than that we had an AWESOME time!! This is such an experience. I love sharks and this is as close as you can get with out being eaten...hahaha. We loved that there were so many sharks. We took so many pics and video's. We will be back again to do this!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/22 |
Reviewed by: M & Mrs. M
Complete adrenaline rush!!! Would definitely go again and again!!! This coming from first timers!!! Although the water was very choppy, you felt safe in the cage. Just remember to be on the safe side, keep your feet and hands in the cage. You spend more than enough time with the sharks. The guides were friendly and informative. As we were leaving, a booby bird flew in and decided to hang out on the cage. We were also able to see a school of dolphins swimming by. We never did get anything to drink so, you might want to bring a bottle of water along. They also sell a Shark Encounter T-shirt which is pretty cool to wear and it let's everyone know of your experience. Remember to bring a waterproof camera as you'll want to take up-close pictures of the sharks!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/20 |
Reviewed by: JJK
A very fun time with a nice tour guide and his family. Unique stops on the North SHore that most tour companies just drive by. Highly Recommended!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/19 |
Reviewed by: LL
I was told this was the most authentic luau on Oahu. The actually dinner was a bit crowded and the stage show was too loud and pretty boring. The buffet offered a variety of dishes but I had to eat from the kids side because that menu only offered the vegetarian option that actually had nutritional value.
When booking this trip it would have been nice to know up front that the cultural center was run by mormons so therefore there was no alcohol or caffeine available. The night show was worth seeing...very well done...just as good as a play in NYC.
Our driver picked us up 15 minutes late then proceeded to wait another 20 for 2 people who were on the list and were not there yet. Because of this we were unable to get the tour of the center that we paid for and they would not issue us tickets to come again some other day. If I could do it all over again I would go the full day, pack food and see the evening show. Probably rent a car and take a break down the street on the beach.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Melinda Hulett, Arkansas
Nice activity for all ages.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/29 |
Reviewed by: lsg family
This is definately educational for the kids. We had a great time...the show was great.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Joni Giacomino
This experience was wonderful and educational. Our tour guide Mon was fantastic and very informative. He took extra time with my 7 year old and encouraged her to participate in activities. The Horizon show was spectacular. I can't wait to go back to Hawaii to visit the center again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great activity for the family. Entertained the kids (7 and 10) as well as the adults.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Terry Gordon
Exceeded our expectations. Never a dull moment from twelve noon to the end of the show. Be sure you get a guide. The guest-participation activities were a particular treat -- spear-throwing, poi ball twirling, drums, it was all great fun. And the evening show was truly spectacular. This was well worth the money and well worth the trip to the North side of the island.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/22 |
Reviewed by: ハワイでは必ず乗馬ファミリー
We are a family that always goes horseback riding in Hawaii. So far, we have ridden in one place on Kauai, three places on Oahu, one place on Molokai, one place on Maui, and one place on the Big Island. This year, we were planning to go horseback riding on Lanai, but we learned that Gunstock Ranch started offering rides last year. Considering the time saved by not having to travel to another island, we quickly booked an afternoon ride online.
After passing through Kahuku from the North Shore, we spotted the sign on the right after about five minutes! We turned right and climbed a bit up the mountain, arriving at a ranch that was completely untouched by tourism. Immediately, friendly dogs and sheep came to greet us. We made our way past the horses that were grazing in the back and found the guides, all of whom were women. After chatting, we learned that they were Mrs. Smith, the ranch owner, her daughter, and a part-time worker from Colorado who came to study at a university in Hawaii.
Although they didn't speak any Japanese, it felt like visiting a neighbor's house for check-in, creating a very homey atmosphere. As we started riding, it felt as if we had chartered the entire experience just for our family. We passed through the rodeo practice area and the training area for the horses, navigating through trees that made us feel like we were in an orchard. While riding, we picked and ate guava, and after climbing for an hour, we reached a viewpoint overlooking the North Shore, Kahuku, and the northeastern sea. We took commemorative photos and videos with this beautiful scenery as our backdrop, watching the sunset behind the mountains as it illuminated the southern part of Kahuku while chatting with our guide on the way back down to the ranch center in 30 minutes.
I wouldn't recommend this for first-time overseas riders, but for those who are tired of touristy horseback riding and can speak a little English, I think this is the best place on Oahu. We were treated to a beautiful sunset that made us forget we were even on Oahu.
ハワイでは必ず乗馬をするファミリー家族です。今までにカウアイ島で1箇所、オアフ島で3箇所、モロカイ島で1箇所、マウイ島で1箇所、ハワイ島で1箇所、今年はラナイ島で乗馬でもしようと計画していたところ、ここガンストック牧場で昨年からやり始めたとの情報を得、わざわざ離島まで行って乗馬することを考えればかなりの時間の節約と考えさっそくネットでアフタヌーン乗馬を予約。ノースからカフクを通り過ぎ約5分ぐらいで右手に看板発見!右折して山側にすこし登るとまったく観光化されていない牧場のたたずまい、早速人懐こいワンちゃんや羊がよって来て歓迎ムード、奥へ放牧されている馬さんたちをよけながら先に進みガイドさん?たちを発見、みなさん女性でお話をしたら牧場主のスミス婦人とそのお嬢さんとコロラド州からハワイの大学へ来たアルバイトのお嬢さんの3人でした。まったく日本語は通じませんがまるでとなりの家へ遊びに行きチェックインも、アットホームな感じ、早速乗馬し我々家族だけのまるでチャーターしたみたいな一行は一路ロデオ練習場や馬を乗馬用になれさせる練習場を通り過ぎ山へ谷へ果樹園と思わせる木々の中を通り過ぎ馬上からグアバをもぎとり食べながら又山へ、1時間も登ると北はノースショアーからカフクそして北東の海海、この景色をバックに記念写真とビデオを撮り、山陰にかくれた太陽の夕日が先のカフクの南を照らすのを見ながらガイドとおしゃべりをしながら牧場中心地へ30分で下山。初めての海外乗馬の方にはお勧め出来ないが、観光乗馬に飽きた方、少し英語がお話できる方にはオアフ島では1番良いところと思います。オアフ島にいる事を忘れてしまいそうなきれいなサンセットを見させていただきました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Sandy
This was an awesome experience. You can't get any closer than this to live sharkes in the oceans. I could have reached out and touch them - but highly discouraged to do so.
This is an awesome experience and a great way to view sharks in thier own natural environment. Very graceful and peaceful to watch.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: ErikanMichael
this is definitely not for the faint of heart! Although sharks do NOT like to eat humans (as it is commonly believed)! It is very exhilarating to watch them all around you. We would recommend it to anyone looking to have the experience of their lives!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Not to miss!
The first major activity my friends and I did during our 4 day stay on Oahu and I have to say it was an amazing time, and definitely worth the experience.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: John H
My sister and I had a great time and would love to do it again in the future. There were more sharks than we thought and they were great to look at, thanks
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a unique experience. I was lucky enough to hear the whales while under water!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Terry
This was our first trip to Hawaii, and we wanted to make sure that we don't miss North Shore, but didn't want to take a typical sightseeing tour on a huge bus with 50 other people. This tour turns out to be a great one with a lot of personal touch. We were able to enjoy a full day on Waimea Bay, just relaxing, snorkeling, swimming, etc. A perfect day on the north shore. We were also able to check out the Haleiwa Town to do some shopping. There are a lot of artists living there to sell their beautiful arts. Highly recommended!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/03/04 |
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