Reviewed by: jandg
We did the Diamond Head and Manoa Falls hikes. Both were very different and beautiful in their own ways. We are glad we did the Diamond Head hike in the early hours and were able to do the Mania Falls hike during the heat of the day since it was a cooler hike. Advice: take plenty of bug spray for the Manoa Falls hike! And as a side note, Romero our tour driver was fantastic! He told us some local history and gave us advice on places to go and eat.
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/30 |
Reviewed by: AkBum
I caught an amazing short bill pacific spear fish! It was the best day!! Thank you to MaggieJoes and the crew of the ruckus! You guys rock!!
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| Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Mark
Our driver gave us history of the crater and tips about local spots as we traveled through the city. Very friendly. The hike was great. Very senic and not that taxing.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Janine
Great to have a ride there and back to our hotel and water provided. Way too much time left in the park though. Our entire group was done the hike in about an hour and had to wait another hour and a half for him to return.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Lyn Marie
This was just perfect for me and aside from the strong winds causing the visitor center to be closed , I was very happy I took the self guided tour and yet had the informative drive up to the drop off location with the added pointers, water and walking stick (it did come in handy but I could've done without it). It was a good value and our driver Romero , was great!
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| Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Poida
Captain and deckie worked tirelessly to ensure that every opportunity to catch fish was taken. The instructions given on how to handle the equipment were excellent for novices such as our group. Using local knowledge the captain located good sized fish and each landing was greeted with great enthusiasm but at the same time professionalism and efficiency. As a group we dispensed with the normal method of chance selection as to who would take each strike (the captain drawing a card) and so everyone had an equal share of the catch.
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| Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Hafaloha
We were looking for something the kids can do in Waikiki and found this fishing activity online. It is conveiniently
located right at the entrance of the Ala Wai Harbor and three hours out in the ocean was just enough for the kids to try their first
fishing experience-not too short and not too long. The crew member was friendly in assisting us when our rod got stuck and he said that its all about making the squid bait look delicious but
no luck! The person behind us was lucky and caught three fishes but because they were small they got released back into the ocean.
The big green sea turtle and the dolphin pod we saw on our way back to the harbor lifted our spirits at the end of the trip. We will definitely try again!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: George from Denver
I've never been to a fishing cruise so this was a great excursion for a first timer like myself. The boat actually departed from right behind the Hilton Waikiki Hotel where we stayed, so we could just walk over to the check-in. The crew was super friendly and helpful. It did take a few tries to get a hang of it, and the fish kept taking our bait. After my 4th or 5th try, I caught my first fish! They did change the fishing spot a few times and one of the passengers got an edible fish so they cooked it right there and served everyone. Highly recommended for the entire family!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
Reviewed by: proudworld
Helpful driver(young man but forgot name..sorry). Mosquito repellent and walking stick. Thought about taking bus, but the last stop is a bit of a distance from trailhead. This shuttle expedites the process. Picked up and dropped off at Waikiki hotel. If you have limited time on the island I would definitely recommend this tour. The hike itself is not overly demanding in dry conditions. Wife and I are in 50's and in so-so condition. I thought this was easier than Diamond Head hike, which wasn't difficult either. Probably an entirely different story if wet and rainy. Get off the beach and experience another aspect of the island. Enjoyed it.
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| Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Hike Girl
I wanted to go to Manoa Falls and this was the best bet for me and my friends. It was inexpensive, easy and did the job! Would do it again :)
Mahalo for your review
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: nwaplanepilot
Come do this activity after you've been partaking a little too much on the first days of your vacation! Earlier is better due to the heat. Superb views of nearly a third of the island!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Bill
Rain excluded all views. Otherwise nice hike. Driver courteous and informative
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Landlocked in CO
Amazing & would highly recommend this hike! We were originally scheduled to do the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail as well, but unfortunately they closed the trail a few days before we arrived. We were notified by the tour company in plenty of time & just went on the hike to Diamond Head. We were refunded the difference & everything else went off without a hitch. We were a little confused about the pick up location, but the driver took the time to call us & guide us to the right area. Job well done guys! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Lucie
The guide picked us up at the hotel and shuttled us to the trailhead. From there its pretty easy hike up to the Manoa Falls.
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| Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Travel
Great trip for money. The crew went out of their way to find the big fish. I would suggest this all day trip to anyone looking for a challenge. You don't always find the fish, but when you do it is fun!
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| Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan W.
The shuttle service was right on time at the pick-up location. He also had some interesting tips on making the hike up to the lookout point. The views are indeed great!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/24 |
Reviewed by: ボウズ
There were a total of five people on the boat, including three Americans besides my son and me. We first used cards to determine the order, and the rule was to reel in fish in that order when we got a bite. However, after about four hours of running offshore, we ended up with no bites at all. The crew said, "This kind of day happens," but I felt like we wasted half a day of our trip to Hawaii, and the mental damage was significant.
私と息子以外に、アメリカ人3人を加えた合計5人の混載でした。最初にトランプを使って順番を決めて、竿に当たりがきたらその順番で釣り上げていくというルールなのですが、4時間くらい沖を走って結局一匹も当たりがありませんでした。クルーは「(英語)こんな日もある」と言っていましたが、ハワイ旅行の半日を無駄にしてしまった感じで、精神的ダメージが大きい。
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| Packages: | 半日プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: nwaplanepilot
Hiking to Diamond Head's top is a must! Great views, and great feeling of accomplishment. Don't forget to buy a certificate at the top!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Nikki Nguyen
The crew was friendly and it was a nice big boat with clean restrooms. The guys seemed like they love what they do so that helped it be a very nice trip. They caught a 140lb tuna. It was fun :) there was plenty of shade for my kids to nap :)
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| Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/21 |
Reviewed by: おぶひ
I made a reservation based on my husband's only hope of going trolling. There were various options, but I chose this one because it was cheaper compared to others and had good reviews.
After participating, my impression is that knowing some English would have made it even more enjoyable. The crew members didn't speak Japanese, so they explained everything in fast-paced English. Fortunately, there was a considerate foreign participant who helped explain things clearly later on.
We needed to prepare our own drinks and food. I only brought one drink and a cereal bar, so I wished I had brought more.
There were five participants on our boat. First, we got on the boat and used cards to determine the order. When a fish bites, we reel it in according to that order. We set off and headed about an hour out to sea. The boat rocked quite a bit, so taking motion sickness medication is definitely recommended. While heading out, we did some bait fishing and caught two fish that seemed to be around 40 centimeters long. I was second in line, so I caught the second fish.
For the third catch, we hooked a marlin that was about 150 centimeters long. However, that was the end of it. My husband was fourth in line and didn't catch anything.
I don't expect to catch a big fish, but I wish they could ensure that all participants could catch something at least during the bait fishing. Spending nearly a whole day of our precious honeymoon on something uncertain for 28,000 yen... whether it's worth it varies from person to person, but I somehow enjoyed it, so I guess it was okay.
主人のトローリングがしたいとの唯一希望により、予約しました。色々なところがありましたが、こちらを選んだのは、他と比べて値段が安かったことと、口コミの評価がよかったから。
参加してみての感想は、まず英語が多少出来た方が更に楽しめただろうということ。乗組員の方は日本語なんて出来ないから、普通に早口の英語で説明されます。同乗した方の中に気を使ってくれる外国人の方がおられたので、後で分かりやすく説明してくれたので助かりました。
飲み物食べ物は各自で準備が必要でした。飲み物1本とシリアルバーしか持って行ってなかったので、もっと持っていけばよかったなと思いました。
今回私達の船には5人の参加者がいました。まず船にのりトランプを使って順番を決めます。竿に当たりがきたらその順番で釣り上げていくため。
出発してまず船で1時間程度沖に出ます。結構な揺れ加減なので酔い止めを飲んだ方が絶対にいーです。沖に出ながらベイト釣り。40センチぐらいのハマチらしき魚を2匹釣りました。私は順番が2番目だったので2匹目の魚を釣りました。
3匹目に150センチぐらいのカジキが釣れました。でも、それで終了。旦那は4番目だった為、何も釣り上げられず(^^;
大物を釣らせてとは言わないけれど、せめてベイト釣りで参加者全員が釣り上げられるようにしてくれたら、もっといーのになと思いました。
貴重なハネムーンの1日をほぼ使って、釣れるかどうかわからないことに28000円…する価値があるのかどーかは人それぞれだと思いますが、私は何だかんだ楽しめたので、まぁよかったかな(>_<)
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| Packages: | 1日プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Anne
This was a self-guided hike to diamond head. Our driver (forgot his name, I think it was Pablo) informed us about the trail & also gave us some background about Diamond Head. Water bottle was provided. Worth the hike! Amazing views from above.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Trevor
wow! Cannot even describe the experience we had.... I really wanted my mother to enjoy this the most and it was great! Although she could not make the hike (because of knee surgery) she had a blast and patiently waited for me to tour and get the pictures for her to cherish.... The hike is a challenge for people with balance issuees, walking, and stairs!!!!! When you climb, you climb but overall we had a perfect and safe trip to this landmark that will be cherished!!!!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Ash
It was a great trip there and back. Everyone was really friendly and the driver engaged in conversation and made us all comfortable.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/02 |
Reviewed by: mrzd
We had a great time aboard the Sea Hawk, and the Captain and First Mater were very friendly. I would have given this adventure 5 stars, but we did not catch one fish. We had one strike about mid-way thru our half day charter, but that was it.
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| Packages: | 1/2 Day Private Charter [Sea Hawk / Ruckus] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/21 |
Reviewed by: William Gould
Seahawk nice older boat very well maintained. Crew did great, worked hard to get the fish. From moment left dock untill we arrived back. Wanted to go again the next day. Would not change anything.
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| Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/31 |
Reviewed by: pure
It was my first time in Hawaii. It was also my first time trying sport fishing. I was the only one participating in the tour, which made me quite anxious since I couldn't speak the language. On the day of the tour, we were supposed to meet before 6 AM. I thought I could walk from the hotel, but after only checking the map, I felt uneasy about going to a new place alone, so I was glad I arranged for a taxi in advance. The taxi arrived on time and took about 20 minutes to get there. Three young people were already there. I thought they were my companions, but they didn't seem very friendly, and it turned out they were there individually. A little late, a boy around sixth grade and his mother arrived. The weather was a bit cloudy, but I wasn't worried. I greeted them, but as expected, I couldn't understand much of what they said.
As we set off, we progressed into the dark dawn sea. It was more cold than refreshing, and my windbreaker came in handy. After about 20 minutes, the young captain began to slow down as he looked at the fish finder. I started to feel excited, thinking we were about to catch fish, but it turned out we were going to catch live bait. The members on board took turns catching fish that looked like mackerel, about 30 centimeters long. I think we caught around 30 fish. We were ready to go, and my excitement grew as we set off again toward our destination. The boat accelerated, and I thought we were quite far from the island, but after about an hour, the island was no longer visible. Moreover, the sea was quite rough, and the boat rocked significantly, which surprised me.
The boat was professional and exceeded my expectations with its impressive equipment. I had imagined fishing in such a boat, but unfortunately, we didn't encounter the target fish. In the end, we only caught one mahi-mahi. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of serious fishing on a cruiser. The catch or lack thereof is just a matter of luck. I was happy to have had this experience. Although there was a language barrier, the captain was considerate, and it turned out to be a memorable day.
初めてのハワイでした。
スポーツフィッシングもはじめて。同行のツアーで、参加するのも、どうやら私一人。言葉もできないし、不安いっぱいで、当日を迎えた。
当日、6時前の集合で、、ホテルから歩けるかと思っていたが、地図上だけの確認で、一人、初めてのところに行くのも不安だったので、事前にタクシーをお願いしていて正解だった。タクシーは、時間どうり手配されており、20分くらいで、到着。すでに、3人の若者が、来ていた。仲間かと思っていたら、それほど親しそうでもなく、それぞれの参加だったようだ。遅れて、小学6年生くらいの男の子と、お母さんが、やってきた。天気は、やや曇りだが、心配なし。挨拶をしたが、案の定よく言葉は、わからなかった。
出発すると、どんどん真っ暗な夜明けの海を進んでいく。すがすがしいというよりは、寒い。ウインドブレーカーが役に立つ。20分くらい走ったろうか、しきりに、キャプテンの青年が、魚探を眺めてスピードを落とし始めた。いよいよかとワクワクし始めたら、どうも生餌を釣るということらしく、乗ったメンバーが、順番に、30センチくらいのサバのような魚を釣り上げることになった。30匹くらいは、釣ったと思う。準備はできた。いよいよと思ってワクワク感は、募っていく。目指す場所に向かって、再度、出発。船は、どんどん加速され、けっこう、島から離れたなあと思っていたのだが、1時間くらい走り続けただろうか、もう、島は、見えなくなってしまっていた。おまけに、沖は、それなりに、しけていて、けっこう、上下に、大きく揺れ、こんなところまで来るのかと驚いた。
ボートは、本格的で、私のイメージをはるかに超え、立派な装備がされていたものだった。こういう船で、マリーンは、釣るのかと勝手に、想像を膨らませていたが、なかなか、お目当ての魚に出会うことは、残念ながらなかった。結局、釣果としては、シイラ1匹だけだった。
でも、クルーザーに乗っての本格的なフィッシングは、十分堪能できた。釣れるつれないは、時の運。このような体験をできたことが、楽しかった。言葉の壁は、なかったわけではないが、キャプテンも、気を使ってくれ、、思い出深い1日となった。
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| Packages: | 1日プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/26 |
Reviewed by: kejico
We enjoyed this hike very much. The shuttle pick up from our hotel was great, as we did not have a rental car. The driver was kind and helpful, even though we did have trouble understanding him at times. He was on time for pick up at our hotel and on time for pick up after the hike. We would recommend this tour!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/25 |
Reviewed by: WI Honeymooners
This was our first charter fishing trip both of us had ever taken. It was an unforgettable one at that. Captain Tony and Kelly were excellent guides and shared so much knowledge about both fishing and Hawaii in general. Both Captain Tony and Kelly warned us typically spring time is when fishing is best and summer time is a bit slower,but sometimes the fish surprised them. We ended up catching a Mahi Mahi and another gentleman caught a small tuna. Both catches were very exciting! Captain Tony helped guide us as the fish was being reeled in and most importantly making sure we were safe. If we ever make it back to Hawaii we will most definitely go fishing with them again but make it a full day fishing trip. Even if we had not caught fish it was nice to sit back and relax out on the Pacific.
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| Packages: | Half Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: aron
Very nice views..pretty easy to hike..and the views were spectacular
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Y.S.
It was a shared trip with six people. I was the only Japanese; the others were one Canadian man, two American men, and a couple. The crew consisted of a captain and one other person, for a total of two.
We set sail at 6 AM and spent the first hour or so fishing for bait off Waikiki. We used a fish finder to track schools of fish and fished with sabiki rigs. It didn't go very well, but we managed to catch seven or eight decent-sized mackerel. The bait was prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator.
After that, we headed further out to sea, setting up our rods and waiting patiently for big catches. There were hardly any bites in the morning, but after moving to a location from the south to the west of Oahu, we started to get some action. That day, we caught two mahi-mahi and two spear fish.
The excitement when a fish was hooked and the joy of reeling it in became a lifelong memory. The crew was kind and nice guys. However, for those who don't understand English, participating alone might be tough. I think it's better to join with multiple people or charter a group. The waves were quite high, but perhaps because I was enjoying the view from the second deck, I didn't experience seasickness. By the way, none of the other participants seemed to get seasick either.
6人の乗り合いでした。日本人は私だけ。他はカナダ人のおじさん1人、アメリカ人のおじさん2人、夫婦1組。クルーはキャプテンともう1人の計2人。
6時に出航して最初の1時間くらいはワイキキ沖でベイト釣り。探知機で魚群を追い回してサビキで釣ります。あまりうまく行きませんでしたが、尺アジを7,8匹確保。一応ベイトはあらかじめ冷蔵庫に準備されてました。
その後はさらに沖に出ながらロッドをセットして大物がかかるのをひたすら待つ。午前中はあたりもほとんどなかったのですが、場所をオアフの南から西の方面へ移動してからあたりが出始め、この日はマヒマヒ2匹、スピアフィッシュ2匹の釣果でした。
かかったときの興奮と釣り上げたときの感動は、一生の思い出になりました。
クルーは親切でナイスガイでした。ただ英語がわからない人は、1人で参加するのはきついかもしれません。複数人で参加するかグループでチャーターする方がいいと思います。波は結構高かったですが、2階のデッキで景色を眺めたりしていたからか、船酔いはありませんでした。ちなみに他の参加者にも船酔いはいませんでした。
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| Packages: | 1日プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/17 |
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