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Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Friendly Crew!

Reviewed by: michael chow

Overall a great experience worth the money to go 10000ft above Waikiki. The crew were professional, but really friendly and help to boost the mood. They are hilarious and really try to get to know you better. Do note that photos by the crew cost an additional 30 dollars.

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/12/19
Activity Date: 2021/12/17

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

An Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: Jesse

The crew from Moana Catamaran were awesome, laid back, and super helpful the entire experience! The classic island music, the weather, the catamaran.. all the vibes were perfect!

We saw a couple schools of Dolphins on the surface (which I believe is NOT common, so keep that in mind if you book!) and saw about 8-9 sea turtles during our time in the water. A few of them hung around the whole time and swam towards us so close we had to swim away to give them the distance they need.

The crew gave us everything we needed- snorkels, fins, and a floaty to make things super easy for our time in the water. I really enjoyed that it was a waist floaty and not a neck inflatable one like some of the other boats out there. Made it much more enjoyable.

Overall, we were mesmerized by the turtles and the fish / sea life that surrounded us, and had an amazing crew to take us to it. 10/10, 5/5, whatever you want to take from this. My wife said this was "the most amazing experience of her life", and I might even agree. :)

Thanks, Moana Catamaran, for an incredible experience.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/17
Activity Date: 2021/12/15

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

A fun experience with great views of Diamond Head and Waikiki

Reviewed by: Mr. C

From the moment you step on the pier the staff of Spirit of Aloha was upbeat and fun! We felt welcome and safe but new we were in for a good time. The drinks were simple but tasty and they didn't skimp. The food that was included could have been a little better, simple chicken breast sandwiches on rolls but you're there for a boat ride and booze! Checking in could have also been a little more organized. Overall I definitely recommend this outing on anyone's visit to the island!
A few of the families had a hard time managing their kids so one suggestion I might give to Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise is hosting at least one adults only, 21+ cruise.

  • Diamond Head

  • The talented staff!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/09
Activity Date: 2021/11/27

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Amazing crew!

Reviewed by: William

Everyone involved in the parasailing was super personable and engaging! Noemi and Rachel at the shack were super nice and relatable during check in and for the pictures! Diego and the captain made sure we were all good before and after the excursion! We were normally supposed to go up to 1000’ but because a few customers did not show up the captain let us go to the max height of 1200’!! Super cool! Would definitely go again!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/05
Activity Date: 2021/12/03

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Once in a Lifetime Experience

Reviewed by: Jesszel

This is our first time parasailing and I admit, we were all nervous, but the captain and her crew made us feel safe by telling us all the pre-cautions we need to do. The ride to the take-off site was fun. The actual take off was smooth and the view from the top was awing. This is once in a lifetime experience and I am glad we did this. My 8 year-old son had a great time as well and want to do it again. Highly recommending this activity. Thank you for such a wonderful experience and not to forget the staffs who checked us in that were very accommodating and patient in answering all our questions.

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/01
Activity Date: 2021/11/30

ハワイでパラセーリング 高さ120m/150mの上空からワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

This is one of the best experiences during my two-week stay in Hawaii! 今回、2週間ハワイ滞在の中では最高!の1つです。

Reviewed by: goの寅

Due to being fully booked at the time of application, I had to make a change. I felt a bit anxious at the start, but participating was fantastic. Although we were a pair who couldn't speak English, the staff at the reception were very accommodating. Parasailing was amazing! If there's anything else, I would definitely like to participate again. Also, since I am a member of HGVCULB, I am considering staying at HGVC and using VELTRA for tours and activities.

申し込み時点で満席により変更を余儀なくしました。出だしでちょっと不安をよぎったのですが、参加して最高でした。
英語が話せない二人連れでしたが、受付の方が良く対応して頂けました。パラセイリング最高!また何かあれば是非参画したいです。また、HGVCULBのメンバーですので、宿泊はHGVC、ツアーやアクティビティはVELTRAさんにお願いしようかと思っております。

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Packages: 1番人気!高さ150メートル
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/29
Activity Date: 2021/11/25

Shuttle to Manoa Falls Rainforest Trail & Self-Guided Hike | 7am, 9am & 11am

Incredible!!!

Reviewed by: Christine

The greenery is the prettiest I’ve ever seen! Don’t focus on making it to the top and seeing the waterfall…the best part is the experience getting there!

  • Breathtaking!!

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Packages: Manoa Valley Hike
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/11/28
Activity Date: 2021/11/26

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

So Amazing!

Reviewed by: Tia

I had such a good time parasailing as it was my first time doing it. Our captains were so friendly and funny during the ride. The pictures they took also turned out really great. This was a great experience for a great price.

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/11/28
Activity Date: 2021/11/02

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Unbelievable

Reviewed by: Kevin

Wouldn't miss this while on island! A truly unbelievable experience for my family and I!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/27
Activity Date: 2021/11/02

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Super bumpy and scary experience

Reviewed by: YYC

Do not book sunset tour if you are sensitive to the feeling of weightlessness and sea sick. The driver makes the ship super super bumpy, which is unnecessary and they only care about the profit. I was feeling extremely unwell and asked if they could send me back and then continue the tour, but the driver kept ask me “do you want to cancel everyone” and kept saying I will have to pay for everyone’s tour. I will not do the parallel sailing so it should save them time to send me back but they just kept making fun of me with no empathy. After the trip I asked if I could get partially refund as a observer since I didn’t do the parallel sailing and saved them time and strength , which is reasonable , but they just denied my request.
I took other ship tours and all of them are fine, but this one is a immediately NO. Especially the driver said he could not understand my English made me feel kinda under a racist circumstances.

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/23
Activity Date: 2021/11/19

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

Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Nancy

It was such an enjoyable sunset cruise. The crew were so great and kind and FUN.

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/11/18
Activity Date: 2021/11/15

Try Scuba Waikiki Guided Shore Diving Tour for Beginners with FREE Videos

Greatest experiences I had in Hawaii!!

Reviewed by: JoDo

I had an amazing experience with my first dive ever! Zola & team made the whole experience very easy & remove any fear or doubt I had about diving. During the dive Zola made sure everyone was good and comfortable and made sure we got the most out of our experience by showing us local wildlife & the coral. i highly recommend I know when I go to Hawaii again I’m going to make sure I dive again. Thank you Zola for making such a great memory that will last a life time!!

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Packages: Waikiki Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/11/13
Activity Date: 2021/10/21

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

Must try while in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Eme

This was such a great and fun experience! The staff was super friendly and helped us take photos. This is one of the best things we did while in Hawaii.

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/06
Activity Date: 2021/10/16

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

Fun morning

Reviewed by: Jenica

This is a nice quick activity for people interested in finishing whether your new or experienced. This can get real tippy on the waves so make sure you have anti-nausea just incase.

The small crew is great, fun and friendly, they're helpful and supportive.
We're used to some medium fish from rivers and lakes mainland, so these fish seemed small, but it was still fun fighting with some on the line, that's always the fun part.
However the water is so clear it's such a different experience.
They will teach you how not to get your weight stuck and how to get it out if you do, if not, they'll help you.

While moving from fishing spot to spot, we had dolphins swim along side our boat and saw a few turtles breach!!
Would love to see if there are bigger fish to catch depending on season but overall was fun, don't expect to be catching massive ocean fish though.


I do not recommend this for kids who either have not fished or are not interested in it before hand. It's fishing, there's a lot of waiting and patience involved, and most kids if they havnt fished before and know it's a waiting game, like on our tour will get bored within 10 minutes of holding a line and will either annoy the other guests or just simply won't enjoy it.

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Packages: Fishing Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/11/05
Activity Date: 2021/10/30

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

We snorkeled for the first time with turtles.

Reviewed by: Judith Byrne

My friends and I were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in Honolulu. The turtle swim was our first activity. It met all of our expectations and then some. The three men who took out out to swim made us feel very comfortable and we saw several turtles while snorkeling. The catamaran ride was exciting and the views of the island were breathtaking. This is a must activity for anyone visiting this island.

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/01
Activity Date: 2021/10/10

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

Could not have been happier.

Reviewed by: Ed From PHX

We went on the Sub as a group of 4. The only thing I would suggest to for next time is have a few people on each side of the sub. There were times when they saw something on one side and the other side did not get to see it or Photograph it. If we had people on both sides we would have had photos of all the different things.

The guide was very enjoyable and made the trip a blast. He told us things about the fish and the scenes from 107 feet below we would have never known, and he made it interactive as well.

I would highly recommend this to anyone that is looking to see things below the surface and not have to worry about having a SCUBA cert or getting eaten by sharks ( like one of our group did)!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Ed !

Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.

Feel free to post and follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages: Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/26
Activity Date: 2021/10/03

ワイキキビーチ サーフィン1時間プライベートレッスン <1~4名まで/ロイヤルハワイアンホテル>

It was fun. 楽しかったです

Reviewed by: ay☆

The view of Diamond Head and the scenery from the ocean side was amazing! The instructor was kind and cheerful, making the experience enjoyable!

海側から見るダイアモンドヘッドや景色が最高でした☆
インストラクターの方も優しく明るくて楽しく過ごせました♪

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Packages: サーフィン【プライベートレッスン 】
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/10/23
Activity Date: 2021/10/03

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

Fun

Reviewed by: Luke

I had never been parasailing. It was worth it but your only in the air for a short period of time. Coming from an adrenaline junky, I was hopefully it would be more. Guides were cool and super fun. Wouldn't do it again. But just because it wasn't that big of thrill

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Packages: X-Treme Ride [1000 feet]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/10/23
Activity Date: 2021/09/28

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

First surfing experience. 初めてのサーフィン

Reviewed by: ay☆

The sea wasn't crowded, and I was able to learn at my own pace with one-on-one instruction, which was enjoyable. The movie also became a great memory!

海も混み合ってなく、マンツーマンでゆっくり教えて頂けたので楽しかったです☆
ムービーもいい思い出になりました♪

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Packages: プライベートレッスン(5歳以上)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/10/23
Activity Date: 2021/09/30

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

It was so-so

Reviewed by: Jen

Booked this and they had to reschedule us three times. This hindered our vacation scheduling. The ride wasn’t very long and not much to see. It was a cool experience but very pricey for what it is.

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Aloha Jen! Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your submarine tour! However, we are very disappointed to learn you did not have an exceptional experience and that we had to reschedule your tour several times. We will share your valuable feedback with our leadership team for careful consideration. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you aboard again in the future. Mahalo!

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Packages: Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/10/16
Activity Date: 2021/10/14

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Kids want to do it again!

Reviewed by: Mommy_AT

My three kids had so much fun that they want to do it again! It was a one of a kind, exhilarating experience for the kids and they can’t stop talking about it. They especially loved how they were dipped in the water multiple times :)). My oldest one (17) caught the experience on his GoPro and they continue to relive the experience by watching the videos. Highly recommended!

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/10/11
Activity Date: 2021/06/25

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

Great trip

Reviewed by: Cue42

Very cool trip. Love the sailing. Crew was great.
Not too crowded and had a great time.

  • Sunset

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/09
Activity Date: 2021/09/19

Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Morning Adventure Sail from Hilton Pier

Best cruise yet!

Reviewed by: Awesome crew

We did a sunset cruise with another boat but we strongly preferred this one! Our crew was all girls which I thought was amazing!! Amy was great. The drinks were good and they even offered snacks for the kids that were on the boat. It was a nice morning cruise and I recommend to anyone! And they let you go on the netting on this boat, unlike another one I went on.

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Packages: Morning Adventure Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/02
Activity Date: 2021/09/12

Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Fun

Reviewed by: Megan Rish

It was fun to attempt to surf. The teacher was very nice and patient

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Packages: Semi-Private Lesson (2 Hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/02
Activity Date: 2021/09/07

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Super fun great guide

Reviewed by: Bookout

Fun
So worth the time and cost
Great pictures make sure you get them
Awesome ride

  • Way up here

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/26
Activity Date: 2021/09/24

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

Well organized, very friendly!

Reviewed by: Madhan

Would recommend doing this. Friendly, well organized!

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/09/25
Activity Date: 2021/09/04

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

atlantis sub tour

Reviewed by: gw/cw

just an awesome adventure everyone should try it exciting to see the bottom of the ocean planes boats fish

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another underwater journey, sunset cruise, or whale watch cruise! A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages: Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/21
Activity Date: 2021/09/15

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

Terrific experience, fantastic crew!

Reviewed by: Eric Heikkila

My wife and I had a great time! The crew was super helpful and friendly. They were great about getting the correct gear, pointing out interesting items - including the 5 turtles we saw that day.
Captain Ryan and his first mate were awesome, and we will definitely go again and can absolutely recommend this experience to others.

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/21
Activity Date: 2021/09/19

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

Yeah!

Reviewed by: Anon

The tour was great, crew were really nice and tons of fun! We saw a bunch of turtles and fish, and even saw dolphins next to the boat on the ride back.

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Packages: 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/20
Activity Date: 2021/09/18

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Alycia

Everything was great ! I was a little nervous but after seeing others do it I was at ease . Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed this activity. It was definitely worth the price !

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/18
Activity Date: 2021/08/28