Stargazing & Biking on Haleakala

Stargazing and Biking on Haleakala

Satoko, Taylor, and Ryoko get to visit Haleakala for the weekend, going stargazing 10,000 ft above sea level, then biking down the mountain the following day.

Booze Cruises in Honolulu + Waikiki Night Life

Honolulu Booze Cruises & Waikiki Night Life

A sunset cocktail cruise in Hawaii isn't just a must-do, it's a foregone conclusion. Everyone needs to unwind with their favorite drink on board a comfortable catamaran, so here's your best options…

December 14, 2018 Top Whale Watching Tours in Hawaii

Top Whale Watching Tours in Hawaii

Another winter is upon us in Hawaii, and with it the return of kohola, the humpback whales that come every year to breed, calve, and raise their young in warm waters. If you'd like to learn more…

Kilauea Iki Crater, Hiking in the Nature, Hawaii

What’s New at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

In May 2018, just earlier this year, Kilauea exploded. This violent activity shook Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, causing the park to close due to earthquakes, toxic ash, and unpredictable lava…

Waimea Bay, North Shore, Oahu

North Shore Beach Bus

Maira and I had the awesome opportunity to join Paul and Doug on their North Shore tour last Wednesday. If you're not familiar with the North Shore Beach Bus, you should be: these guys provide the…

Sunset cruise on the Holokai Catamaran

Sunset Cruise on the Holokai Catamaran

You can't go wrong with a sunset cruise in Waikiki, but there are ways to be more or less right, with "having an open bar" being easily the most righteous.

Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise

Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise

Going on a whale watch cruise in Honolulu is convenient and fun. While whales aren't guaranteed to show up, a fun time can still be had by all.

Hawaiiactivities' 2017 in Review

Hawaiiactivities’ 2017 in Review

With another year behind us, we look back on 2017 and what we've accomplished on the HawaiiActivities website. Which tours are the most popular? When do people visit? Click to find out.

Blue Note Hawaii: Dinner, Drinks, and Lisa Fischer

Blue Note Hawaii: Dinner, Drinks, and Lisa Fischer

Clap clap clap, clap clap The crowd kept the beat that the drummer laid down as he stood up and made his way over to the cajon closer to the front of the stage. As JC and Adrian, the guitarist and…

Star of Honolulu's Five-Star Dinner Cruise

Star of Honolulu’s Five-Star Dinner Cruise

It sure gets five stars from me! We were invited to the Star of Honolulu's dinner cruise to experience their top-level entertainment and 7-course dinner. The Star of Honolulu is Oahu's most popular…

Happy New Year from VELTRA - HawaiiActivities

Happy New Year from VELTRA – HawaiiActivities

Thank you for reading and have a happy 2018! :) Last year included many memorable events, including the planning, formation, and creation of this blog! Since we started writing in May (with our first…

New Year's Eve in Hawaii

New Year’s Eve in Hawaii: Where to watch Fireworks

Spending the holidays in Paradise? Check out this list of events to find out where the best fireworks shows are in Hawaii this Sunday night, December 31st 2017. The shows listed here are public…