Reviewed by: Disha
Oh what a day! We saw whales up close and dancing dolphins! Captain stopped for the whales and took their time. Napali coast was gorgeous. The sunset was a real beauty that evening as well.
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Rosanna
My husband and I had a wonderful time on this dinner cruise! Captain Cole was a great skipper. He was informative in a fun way. Our crew Sara, Ahren and Keenan were super friendly and helpful. (We took another reviewers advice and took some Dramamine ahead of time just in case, since it did get a bit choppy. But, we enjoyed it) Our crew served nonstop beverages of all kinds and many yummy appetizers. Dinner was delicious and ample. We were able to see many whales which was an added surprise. Thank you all so much for a wonderful experience!
We are so grateful to know how much you enjoyed your time on the water and want to thank you for choosing us here at Holo Holo Charters! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Vjg
This is our second time to this luau and although it has not changed much it was still a memorable event. There were 10 of us, 6 adults and 4 children. The kids loved taking the train and feeding the pigs tortilla wraps. This is a highlight for them. The meal is on time, well organized, efficient and the staff do an amazing job of keeping it all running smoothly. The food is not inspired nor unique in any way. The pork is very tasty though and I thought the chicken thighs were well prepared. The desserts need a revamp as jiggly squares and pineapple cake and tiny tarts of nondescript filling are not worth the big bucks.
The show is well preformed and really another job well done.
Everyone loves a guy throwing fire up in the air.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Reviewed by: jblomme
John was our scuba expert and my two daughters and I were novices so we went through an orientation and practice dive with him. We enjoyed our boat ride to the sites and our Captain was a great guide and helped us get views of sea turtles, whales and dolphins. He also explained the coastline and made sure we got good photos! The first dive we were more focused on our breathing but still managed to see a lot of incredible fish! On the second dive we were more relaxed and able to focus on our beautiful surroundings . The sea turtles were so close we could have touched them (illegal though!) . I felt like I was part of Finding Nemo with all the fabulous fish we saw! We saw a starfish, trumpetfish, reef triggerfish, pennant butterfly fish, white spotted toby, yellow stripe goatfish, etc. It was wonderful to be in such a surreal environment . I’ve had scuba diving on my bucket list for around 40 years- We did it. I will never forget this adventure, John and the Crew from Seasport Divers that it all happen!
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Packages: | Introductory Two-Tank Dive [with Gear] - Beginner Divers |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Reviewed by: JROY
Will be doing again next trip to Kauai for sure. Mahalo
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Packages: | Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Chris Matishak
We enjoyed the Wailua river boat cruise. It was very efficiently run. The entertainment was delightful; entertaining and informative. Enjoyed the walk to the fern grotto and the history there. Loved the scenery.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Rick L.
Great experience from checking in to touchdown landing. Pilot was friendly and informative. He made sure passengers on both sides of plane received good views. And they were spectacular views! Flight lasted about 75 minutes. Well worth the price. This tour surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend Air Venture Tours.
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Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Annalisa
The staff was very friendly and they try really hard to be sure you have fun even if the cruise itself can be a little bit boring.
I didn’t appreciate that they don’t say anything to people who don’t wear a mask even if it’s still mandatory. That part was really annoying.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Emily
Highly Recommend Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure!
My husband and I went with our 4 and 6 year old kiddos - what a great adventure. The kayak portion was beautiful and the hike was easy for the kids to do and our guide had lots of great info to share as we walked along. The highlight was the rope swing into the water! Having a boat take you back and not having to paddle upstream was a highlight as well - made this a very doable trip with kids. This was one of my favorite activities we did in Kaua'i!
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Packages: | Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Emily
Learning to surf with Jared at Kauai Surf School was an amazing experience. My husband and I took our 4 and 6 year old kids for a group lesson. We all got up on the board! Jared was extremely patient with the kids and was great at explaining the process to them on land first. He was also very encouraging with the kids. This was a highlight of our trip and something the kids keep talking about. Would highly recommend!
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Packages: | Group Lesson |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Ginger from Kansas
The Smith's Wailua River Cruise was very good. The open windows were fantastic for taking pictures. We cruised at a relaxing speed. It was fun to watch the people in Kayaks and on paddle boards along the way. There is a roof on the boat so it's very shady & the padded bench seats are comfortable. We were entertained with interesting history about the river and area.
It was easy to get in & out of the boat. The Fern Grotto was a very lush & beautiful area. There were no mosquitoes or flying insects when we were there between 11 A. M & 12:30 P. M.
At the Grotto & on the boat, we were entertained with singing and dancing. It was a very enjoyable time for all.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Crew were outstanding! They made sure the passengers got the best tour possible!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Connie
Excellent tour! Our guide Lizzie was super informative and helpful. We paddled our hearts out
and then loved the hike through the lush landscape. Lizzie pointed out all the native plants and birds. The waterfall was spectacular and worth the work.
Aloha Connie, Thanks for letting us know that Lizzy continues to excel. Lizzy brings a real love and professionalism to our tours and has raised the bar a wee bit. Thanks again and keep paying attention to our friends the, birds, bees and plants. A hui hou, Micco /Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
This was a good trip. The boat was clean and well-kept-up, and everyone was very friendly. Fern Grotto is pretty, and the local entertainment makes the event fun. It's a relaxing, quiet trip and a good way to see some of the beauty of Kauai.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Sonja Newton
Every time I come to Kauai, I do this River Cruise and it never gets old. It is entertaining, educational, beautiful and just plain fun for all ages. I especially appreciate that the staff and crew always seen to be enjoying themselves as well!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Pam
Cody, tour guide, provided a wealth of historical and current information about Kauai’s development.
Safety was a big concern as two others with our group provided this. There were 5 tunnels.
I would suggest that your neck could be impacted, so you should make time to relax the neck, clasped with your hands behind your neck, when opportunity arises.
Attire is basic swim shorts, t shirt, and water tubbies.
Refunds for 3 of our travelers is being processed, so this is a bonus, as most activities will not offer a full refund on the portion not used.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Jane
The trip was amazing the quise was so knowledgeable and made the trip fun and easy
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Packages: | Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Jams
Kayaking the Hanalei River was magestic! The tour guides were fun and interesting and knowledgable! When we got to the snorkeling place, it seemed like it would be good - lots of reef, but then it was not as good as it seemed. I think the reef was too high in the sense that you could only snorkel around the coral, not above it as I'm used to, so if you don't find the "channel" (there are several false leads/dead-ends) then you may get stuck on top of the coral which means you may have to step on it, which you're not supposed to do! This is particularly challenging with children. The gear was all one-size-fits-no-one really well. I thought there would be children's sized gear so we didn't bother bringing the cheap children's gear that we purchased earlier in the week - I thought the tour would have better gear. All-in-all, we barely snorkeled! But otherwise, the tour was lovely!
Aloha Jams, Thanks for your nice, informative and fair review. Glad the guides, panorama, setting that is Hanalei made up for the disappointing snorkeling. At times depending on weather snorkeling, once in a while can be a “hit or miss”. Glad the guides were stil able to fun you. With small children we encourage folks to bring those cheap snorkeling gear that you mentioned. Stay well and thanks again for taking the time to share.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide
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Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/01/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Cherie
We didn’t get to snorkel and didn’t see any dolphin or whales. Totally not worth the money we paid.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Jondea Orr
This is our favorite excursion. We had a great time.
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Packages: | Standard ATV (2 to 4 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/04 |
Reviewed by: sebastian
i whole experience was amazing. The employees greeted guests with enthusiasm and personality, very happy and entertaining. the boat ride took us giding down the river providing beautiful sites and emotions. the fern grotto and short walk were great as well. all around a+ adventure.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Turtle
I have hiked Kalalau Trail, stayed Ko ke e state park, took a boat tour to Na Pali coast and tried to see the coast line from all the angle. This Air tour is definitely one of the addition to it. By looking at the coast line from sky gives me more history of how the structure was created.
It was great view with a nice perfect weather with a good tour guide/pilot. He was very informative about buildings, natures, movie sites, tourist information, etc.
This air tour was more affordable than a tour with helicopters. It is a really nice addition to a budget traveler who want to see the island from sky, expanding the scope.
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Lee
First, our driver/guide Orlando was simply amazing. He was quite knowledgeable and helpful. Orlando’s sense of humor kept us relaxed and laughing. Orlando picked us up right on time. We mentioned to him we would need frequent restroom stops. Not only was he accommodating but he was very picky about where he stopped being conscious of cleanliness. Speaking of cleanliness, our vehicle was spotless and very comfortable. We loved his guidance and took him to lunch. I cannot recommend this tour more highly. When you book, be sure to ask for Orlando!
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Packages: | Kauai Private North & East Tour: See Hanalei Bay & Wailua and Opaekaa Falls |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Bobo
Highly recommend this! We had so much fun, the view was breathtaking. My family enjoyed it and by far the best experience ever. Our pilot was amazing and so knowledgeable about everything. He did an awesome job with educating us about the island. If you ever are in Kauai please don’t miss this amazing experience.
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Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/12/31 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Colleen
The Smith’s Wailua River Cruise was a beautiful way to spend our morning. Start off by learning some island history and geography by a native guide from the Smith Family. Ours was Wade.
Once you arrive at the Fern Grotto, you’ll walk a beautiful path to get there and learn about its natural history and cultural significance as well as anything you’d like to know about it. We learned so many fascination facts and it was so beautiful and peaceful.
On our way back, we were treated with professional musicians and a top notch dancer. Everything about the small group of performers was beautiful from the sweet sounds of the musicians to the graceful display of cultural dance. You couldn’t get better quality and for the price!
It was an honor and gift to ride with the Smith Family. Looking forward to coming back with the kids.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Sarah Harris
When I knew I was bringing my kids to Kauai, this was the number one experience I wanted to share with them. I had done a similar flight over 25 years ago with my family and had never forgotten it. We booked the flight easily through Veltra (when trying to book all our experiences in one website).
From the moment we got to the offices their staff were friendly and their safety protocol was top notch (which also included Covid safety restrictions as well while we were there). They fit my family of three with another couple and off we went. The views were breathtaking! It was so hard to believe that views you can usually only see in a movie or TV show we’re playing out before your very eyes. I will never forget passing by Jurassic park waterfall with the soundtrack playing in my ears. I love things like that!
The pilot was constantly telling us about different things we were seeing telling us what to expect in the rest of the trip as far as directions. She was also very attentive and offered to fly back a smoother route when unfortunately one of my kids did have side effects from the motion.
I can’t wait to go again and maybe I will try there helicopters on the various different islands. It is an unforgettable experience and so worth the money. I wish we would’ve bought our DVD now!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Justin T
Wish it didn’t rain the whole time but they can’t control that obviously. I recommend it.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Sherry, Indiana
We went on the 7 zipline tour with Caden and and Michael. They were so great and very informative. They helped us and gave us such courage ( I was the chicken.). Very careful and put me at ease. I would recommend this actuvity to anyone visiting Kauai Hi. Loved the history and humor!!!
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Packages: | Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/12/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
以前オアフでのツアーに参加したとき、ガイドさんの話のなかでニイハウ島というのを初めて知り耳にのこっていたので、今回そこに行くクルージングというので参加しました。ハワイでクルージングといえばサンセットかホエールウォッチングというイメージがあったのですが、午前中がメインというのも、とてもさわやかな感じで、またとてもいいものです。普段体をきたえていないということもあって、スノーケルはそこそこにして(といっても海中の光景には十分心洗われましたが)、時間の止まった、海の上独特のすがすがしい空気にしばらく浸っていました。それにしてもビールとワインの味は、飲む場所によってこんなにもおいしく感じるものなんですね。。
It is wonderful hearing how much you enjoyed your trip, and we'd like to thank you for joining us out on the water! We are elated to know how well taken care of you felt, and how much you enjoyed our staff. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
2006年の8月に参加してきました。朝の集合は6時と朝起きるのにつらいものがありましたが、いく価値は十分にあると思います。船からみるナパリコーストは圧巻だし、そこでイルカもみれたし、さらに神秘的な海洞にも船が入って、海に差し込む光の関係で、美しい海のエメラルドグリーンを見ることができました。ニイハウ島でのシュノーケリング中にはハワイアンモンクシールにも2回、海中で会うことができました。写真は普通のデジカメで撮影したものです。さて、船に上船したら、船後方のテーブルのある席をゲットしましょう。港を出港しましたら、さっそく飲みのものと朝ご飯のサービスがあります。行きはノンアルコール飲料のみのサービスで、帰りはビールも飲み放題です。朝ご飯はフルーツとパンですが、クリームチーズを自分の好きなだけつけて食べるベーグルはかなりいけます。船の揺れは海の状況によるので、職業漁師でない限り酔い止めを乗船前に飲んでおき、帰りように1錠荷物に入れておきましょう。貴重品は各自自己管理です。まもなくナパリコーストに到着したら、絶景がまっています。イルカはナパリコーストの海に住み着いているらしくほぼ確実にみれると思います。私のときはさらに幸運なことにくるくるまわってジャンプしてくれました。スピナードルフィンとか聞いたことあるけど、ほんまにそんなこと野生のイルカがするのかと疑っていましたが、ほんとにするみたいです。ナパリを後にして、ニイハウ島に船は向かいます。乗船中クルーの人達はしきりにeverything OK~と聞いてきてくれます。英語なので、もしOKでなくてもOKというしかないけど、気にかけてくれてる感は伝わります。まぁ飲み物いらないかってことみたいです。シュノーケルのポイントはニイハウ島とレフア島の間で、レフア島のすぐ横です。このレフア島は海鳥保護区で、多くの海鳥がいました。モンクシールもお昼寝してました。双眼鏡がほしかったです。熱帯魚もいて、透明度抜群の海ですが、お魚が遠いです。深いところは水深不明。深みには行かないようにいたしましょう。クルーの人もしっかり見張ってくれていました。トイレは2つあり、更衣室はないです。簡易のシャワーはありました。お昼ご飯は、シュノの後にハンバーガーでした。野菜とハム数種類がおいてあり、各自自由に作って食べる形式で、フルーツもでました。朝のベーグルが
You've left us with all the feels! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for your unforgettable review! We couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
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We are so happy to be a part of memories you'll be looking back on for years to come! Thank you for choosing us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what a great time you had! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha