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

Great time!

Reviewed by: JMZ

Booking the activity reservation, awesome.
Friendly reminders regarding my reservation, awesome. The parasail experience, awesome. Only gripe was the not-so-friendly attendant at the window prior to boarding our boat/parasail.

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Packages: Standard Ride [700 feet]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/04
Activity Date: 2021/07/29

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Awesome Parasailing Experience

Reviewed by: Lynn T.

Great experience from start to finish. Our boat captain and photographer were awesome. We recommend purchasing the photo package (Sim Card) provided at the end of the trip. A word of caution: DO NOT BE LATE. Allow ample time to get to the marina and fill out waiver forms (30 minutes prior to your departure time). The boat will leave you behind if you are not there on time.

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/03
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

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

Great way to spend an Evening!

Reviewed by: Allison

We had so much fun on the Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails! The crew offered great service along with upbeat music and a great vibe. Our sailing occurred on a bit of a rainy afternoon, however the captain did a great job navigating us away from the rain. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset with enjoying cocktails and food. I couldn't recommend Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails more!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/01
Activity Date: 2021/07/10

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

Ok trip

Reviewed by: DD Hal

Could hardly see fish or turtles. Crew was not friendly at all.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/01
Activity Date: 2021/07/30

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

5 stars!

Reviewed by: Ashley

The drinks were wonderful, the crew was amazing and fun! We got beautiful pictures taken by the crew! Definitely recommend

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/29
Activity Date: 2021/07/27

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Never Again

Reviewed by: Ms. Disappointed

I applaud the crew of young people, however they were too laid back & very unprofessional. “Dinner” was just a takeout tray of food. How am I expected to eat while I bob up and down on the ocean. Table, uhhh NO…The crew was more concerned with their good time & conversation. The ship was beautiful, the view was lovely but definitely not worth what I paid. I did the same sail for $50 minus the “dinner”.

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Packages: Sunset Dinner Sail Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/28
Activity Date: 2021/07/24

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

Sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Holly

Had a wonderful time, the crew was outstanding. Only wish music was playing outside as well inside.

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/28
Activity Date: 2021/07/26

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Great Parasail!

Reviewed by: Stewarts

My wife and I and our 8, 14, and 16 year old kids all had a great time. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/07/01

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

Great Crew

Reviewed by: Caren Wise

We really enjoyed our snorkeling trip with Holokai Catamaran. The crew was very attentive, funny and friendly. They made a point to make sure we saw turtles while we were in the water, and they periodically asked if we were doing ok or needed help with anything throughout the cruise. Any cautionary instructions that they gave us were very warm and polite, not bossy or curt which was especially nice for the kids on our trip.

The snorkeling itself was a little disappointing, but it had nothing to do with Holokai. We just happened to go at a time of year that was really busy. There were several other tour boats snorkeling in the same spot, so the water was crowded. It was a little stressful navigating around other snorkelers and trying to avoid getting a flipper in your face. But again the Holokai crew was in the water with us doing their best to make sure we were seeing turtles and fish.

After snorkeling, the crew let us jump off the boat and swim freely in the water. After that they put up the sails and took us for a super fun ride out past Diamond Head. That was definitely our kids’ favorite part of the experience.

Thank you to Holokai for making the this excursion fun and exciting for our families.

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/07/22

2.5-Hour Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Tour with Cocktails from Hilton

Just ok..save your money

Reviewed by: Kim

Crew and boat were great. Snorkeling spot was just ok. Saw 2 big turtles and a few fish and poor visibility. Very crowded in the water with people pushing into to you and kicking you in the face with their fins. Lunch was very poor. No choice of
Meat/cheese. Best part was the bag of chips! Mai tais had no alcohol. Save your money not worth it. Today, I saw more turtles when I was surfing by the hotel.

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Packages: Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/21
Activity Date: 2021/07/19

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

Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Reviewed by: Kay

We had so much fun on the cruise! We sat in the nets and had a terrific view plus great conversation with a family next to us. I think we had the best seats on the boat. The crew was funny, kind and helpful. I highly recommend it!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/19
Activity Date: 2021/07/16

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

So Much Fun

Reviewed by: Kristie

We had so much fun!! I was scared prior to arriving but they were very professional and made it fun!! Would definitely book again!!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/18
Activity Date: 2021/06/25

Diamond Head Crater Hiking Tour with Reserved Tickets & Shuttle from Waikiki

Shop around for other companies

Reviewed by: Shauna

After my group was picked up another couple was picked up. I was disappointed because they were picked up across the street from the condo we were staying at. My group had to take a 15 minute walk to The pick up location that they told us. We could have slept in a little bit later and had breakfast. The ride to Diamondhead was simple and quick. Once you get to the location they do you have food trucks if you want to grab food or something to drink. As we were entering we were ask for tickets. Our driver did not give us the tickets to enter the hiking trail. We called the company no one answered and we did not have the phone number to the shuttle driver. The staff at Diamondhead did not want to let us in. however after taking sympathy on as they were nice and let us in. They could have said no and we would have to have sat in front of Diamondhead for 2 1/2. If you book with this company make sure your driver gives you your blue ticket for entry into the park.

After the hike it was a madhouse because the afternoon tours were coming in and the morning tours were going out. I received a phone call and it was a new shuttle driver who was supposed to take us to our original shuttle driver because he was caught in some type of traffic. It was a tight squeeze because this new shadow was much smaller than the ones that we came in on. The drive was really nice he gave us kind of like a sightseeing tour as we were going to the drop off location. We all get out and we’re kind of just standing around waiting. He tells us that the original shuttle driver is coming (he never showed). For people decided not to continue on with the second hike. So the shuttle driver said that instead of us waiting he could take us now because it was a smaller group. This isn’t their first time doing these tour so I would have expected things to run a lot smoother. I do recommend shopping around for different tour companies.

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Packages: Best Oahu Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Makapuu Lighthouse Hike
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/06/21

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

Relaxed sunset sail!

Reviewed by: Mariam

I had a blast on this sunset sail. It was the perfect "pau hana" (happy hour, end of work day)!

For drinks, they had cocktails, beer, wine, & non-alcoholic drinks. I really liked the appetizers (chicken, rice, and veggies). It was just the right amount of food to go with the Mai Tais that I had!

This is a docked catamaran. Unlike beach catamarans, you will not have to walk knee-deep in the water to board the boat. You'll be perfectly dry as you board the boat on the pier (as seen in the photo). This makes it a great choice for those who want to dress up a bit for the sunset sail, those traveling with little ones, guests with mobility issues, etc.

I loved that this was conveniently located in WAIKIKI! It's right at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (not to be confused with the Hilton Waikiki - which is a different hotel).

  • Boarding the catamaran

  • Loved being out on the water!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/06/21

Diamond Head Crater Hiking Tour with Reserved Tickets & Shuttle from Waikiki

Diamond Head Hike

Reviewed by: Lorena R

Great tour, our guide was friendly and professional.

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Packages: Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/13
Activity Date: 2021/07/11

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great Time!

Reviewed by: MPP

We really enjoyed our time on the Moana catamaran sunset sail. The crew was very helpful and friendly and the catamaran was in good condition. We had a great view of Waikiki. Read carefully though - dinner is not included as part of the sail even though it’s called a sunset dinner sail with BYOB!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/12
Activity Date: 2021/07/09

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Eli

We had an awesome time parasailing. Aside from the grumpy front desk lady, we had an awesome time with the other staff members who helped us during our parasailing adventure!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/07/04

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Heather

Parasailing was amazing! We were a party of 8 including my 7 year old grandson. The experience was perfect for our family and our captain adjusted the ride appropriately for each group of our riders (some were gently dipped and others had a more thrilling experience). It was obvious our captain and crew knew what they were experienced. I recommend getting the pictures. We would definitely do again

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/05

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

Best Instructors !!!!

Reviewed by: Tyler&Nuri

It was a great time!!! Shoutout to brandon, abby, and kalani for being the best instructors.

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Packages: Group Lesson (2 hours)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/04

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great

Reviewed by: ceywden

Trip was great! The crew was very friendly and answered our random questions. I loved getting to sail for the majority of the time that we were on the water, and getting a view of Waikiki & Diamond Head from the water! We had a great view of sunset as well, and planes taking off from HNL. It was BYOB, but they also had drinks for sale on the boat ($5/drink or $20 bottomless). The boat had a decent number of passengers, but I don’t think it was sold out, so it didn’t feel too crowded. The attached photo is of the boat before we boarded and left the marina.

  • Boat before leaving marina

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/05

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great Crew, Wonderful Views

Reviewed by: Stephanie Moyse

This sunset cruise was nearly perfect! My family and I were able to book our experience in the same week we took the cruise, I felt it was priced quite fairly and the process was very easy. The website's description was very helpful and I appreciated having the option to purchase dinner if I so wanted to. I did not buy the dinner package but the other guests who did seemed quite happy with their meals, though there weren't tables to place your food on. If you do choose to get the dinner, eat it before you get out to the open waters as you and your food can get pretty wet from ocean spray depending on where you sit. If you don't want to get wet there's plenty of seats that stay dry, though the catamaran can fill with many guests so arrive early if you want the best seating options. Overall, my family and I loved our experience, my mother was a bit worried as the crew didn't discuss emergency protocol but I never felt like this was a concern. The 90 minute trip had excellent views, wasn't too rocky, and I liked being able to bring my own drinks or purchasing drinks from the crew. I would highly recommend this activity to couples, families with older children, or friend groups. If I ever return to Oahu I would thoroughly like to do this again!

  • Some of the great pictures I got while onboard!

  • The island looked amazing from this distance!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/05
Activity Date: 2021/06/18

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great Experience, Steven was an awesome instructor!

Reviewed by: Steve & Melissa

This was an incredible experience. Our guide Steven did a fabulous job and gave my wife and daughters the confidence to give snorkeling a real try. I would definitely recommend this again, and then take that experience and go to a better snorkeling location. Great way to try it out and make sure you able and ready before making the expensive snorkeling investment!

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/03
Activity Date: 2021/06/12

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Great Splash of a Time

Reviewed by: Wendy M.

Great friendly staff. My girls had a blast. They took great pics.

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/03
Activity Date: 2021/06/08

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Best Activity scheduled the entire trip. The staff was WONDERFUL and our family had the best time. Would highly recommend for ALL ages. Make sure to buy the pictures they come out great.

Reviewed by: Ramos Family

Best Activity with the nicest staff on the island.

  • My 11 yr old son

  • Very scared of heights but had a blast

  • 9 yr old daughter didn’t want to get off

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/02
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

It was fun! 楽しかった!

Reviewed by: sunny

Even as a solo participant, the staff were kind and I had fun as a beginner. Those who are new to surfing can join with peace of mind. I will visit again when I go to Hawaii!

一人参加でも.スタッフが親切で初心者でも楽しめました。 サーフィンは初めてという方も安心して参加できます。またハワイに行った時伺います!

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Packages: グループレッスン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/07/02
Activity Date: 2021/06/26

2-Hour Moana Sailing Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Drink Included

Great family night out

Reviewed by: Robert A

Great time on the catamaran, staff was super accommodating. We went as a non-drinking family and it was very nice. There was even a proposal on the boat while we were there. Mixed crowd there was some Shorts and t-shirt and a also people were dressed up.

  • Beautiful views and weather was perfect

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/15

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Soooo good..!!!

Reviewed by: C. Luna

Scared of heights but this is why i wanted to do it. The experience was fun and the view was breathtaking. Best part was getting dunked

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Packages: Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/30
Activity Date: 2021/06/28

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Natasha

This was an amazing experience! My husband and I went up with our 7 y/o daughter and she loved it! Would highly recommend trying it out! The guides were awesome s d helpful!

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Packages: Super Flight: 1000ft Line
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/29
Activity Date: 2021/06/27

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

1st time Parasailing

Reviewed by: Michelle

This was my family’s first time in Hawaii and first time parasailing. Let me first say how the booking experience was amazing. The day of our parasail adventure we checked in at the booth. The young lady working that morning was so helpful and had great customer service. When I checked in she explained the 2 pieces of paperwork each adult had to sign. Her phone rang handled her business with the customer on the phone and then apologized and thanked me for being patient. Next she explained everything we needed to know, where we needed to wait etc. Check in process smooth and straight to the point. Then our boat arrives I forgot the young mans name but he was so awesome. Captain Mac I believe his name was, was also amazing. What to expect was clearly explained, directions clearly explained and a sense of humor made our first time parasailing all worth it. Definitely a memory that will not be forgotten. Book with Xtreme an experience you won’t forget !!!!

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Packages: Standard Ride [700 feet]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/28
Activity Date: 2021/06/26

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

Wonderful excursion

Reviewed by: Joy

Great crew and breakfast was awesome, saw several turtles and beautiful fish

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Packages: 2-Hour Morning Turtle Snorkel Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/28
Activity Date: 2021/06/26