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Last review on 2025/03/30
# of Reviews: 8

Friday Night Fireworks on the ocean!!

This was my first time doing the Friday night fireworks on the ocean on the ke kai. This was sooo worth it. It's rare to see locals on the boats but this even the locals come out for. Lots of date night couples on this one. Pictures are available if you wish for a nominal charge. Music was playing. Plenty of seats. It's shoes off you board right at the beach very convenient. Fireworks were beautiful. Everyone is carded young and old bring your id for complimentary drinks.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

It was perfect.

Rating: star
Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as:Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/03/30
Activity Date: 2025/03/28
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We saw whales.

Great time. You have access to all decks. Naturalist answers all question. Plenty of seating. Servers available for sodas and coffee and cocktails. Breakfast is optional at additional charge. Bring your camera for photos of whales and view of waikiki. Enjoyed very much. Tour was wworrth. The money for sure. We did early bird . We were back before lunch time. Bring light jacket for early morning. You will enjoy this ride. Super big ship very stable. Stay on deck for best views. They know exactly where the whales are.

Rating: star
Packages: Early Bird Whale Watch
Attended as:Families
Posted on: 2018/04/14
Activity Date: 2018/03/19
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Best way to the North Shore.

This is the tour for people who like to be on there own once they get there. This is broken into two parts morning activity and afternoon activity. You have a fully narrated ride over to the North Shore telling you virtually everything about the island. Also all landmarks are pointed out. You arrive get snacks if needed. You are then dropped off at your first activity. The falls etc. Pk up time is set you meet back at bus and your off to bike,kayak,shop or lunch or whatever. Your pk up time is set for your hassle free ride back to waikiki. All fully narrated back. Worth every penny. AC was our guide and knew everything about the island. Was the highlight of our trip.

Rating: star
Packages: 1 Morning Activity + 1 Afternoon Activity
Attended as:Families
Posted on: 2018/03/29
Activity Date: 2018/03/21
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So many Fish

Great expert instruction for a true beginner. Even saw a sea turtle in early march. So glad I opted to rent a wet suit.

Reply from activity provider

Hi guys, glad you had fun. Hope we see you again. Dan.

Rating: star
Packages: Standard Package
Attended as:Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/03/12
Activity Date: 2017/03/09
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Luau without bus ride.

For us it worked out great. The food was very good compared to other luaus. I have been to Paradise Cove,Germaines, and now this one. I have also been to Polynesian Cultural Luau. The show was very good. The male dancers work very hard. The female dancers as well. But the males seem to know the words to the songs the girls not so much. Fire dancer was very good and seems to be in charge. The emcee was very informative. Plenty of time to eat and at the end you get individual picture time with any dancers of your choice. They are much bigger up close. Nice alternative to going on a bus.

Rating: star
Packages: Buffet Dinner & Show Package
Attended as:Friends
Posted on: 2017/03/10
Activity Date: 2017/03/08
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Tons of Fish

Excellent professional instruction for true beginner.Great guide in the water. We saw tons of fish. Lucky enough to have seen a sea turtle in early March. So glad I rented a wet suit.

Reply from activity provider

Hi Jessica, glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again. Dan.

Rating: star
Packages: Standard Package
Attended as:Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/03/10
Activity Date: 2017/03/09
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Location, location, location!

My tour was excellent. Learned so much. Great time

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jessica<
Great Sunset Photo
marie

Rating: star
Packages: Sunset Tour (5 hours)
Attended as:Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/03/10
Activity Date: 2017/03/07
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  • Sunset photography tour.

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Location, location, location!

Great tour! Great photography instruction, great locations for photo ops! Great instruction no matter what device or camera you have!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jennifer
Thank you for joining our photo tour. It was fun to have you on tour. I loved your sunset photo. See you next time. Mahalo, Marie

Rating: star
Packages: Sunset Tour (5 hours)
Attended as:Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/03/08
Activity Date: 2017/03/07
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