Reviewed by: Marcia
Our day on the water was so much fun. The kids made friends, the lunch was delicious, and they even took time to spend with our 5 yr old to help her get comfortable with her equipment out in the water. Would definitely do again.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Alissa
My husband and I chose to book this as our date night while we were on vacation with our family while my MIL stayed at the hotel with the kids. We also purchased the shuttle with our tickets and we're staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village...we almost, along with another couple missed the bus because the front desk at the hotel told us the "bus stop" was outside the hotel..and we were at the literal "bus stop" for The Bus, but we luckily called in enough time to realize it was in the tour group stand below the hotel (crisis averted). The bus was quick and getting onto the boat was quick and painless. They sat us right always and appitizer were at the tables waiting. Our server was prompt in taking drink orders and bringing food. Food was good! We were NOT expecting a full lobster lol and had to figure out what we were doing with it. We weren't quite sure about the show at first as the announcer was a little old/shaky but as it progressed the show was great. I especially appreciated that they had dancers at different parts of the dining room Floor so no matter where you sat you could see it. This was a racier show with a little more suggestive hip rolling than the Luau we attended earlier in our trip but we thought it was great! There was an amazing rainbow over Diamond head and the sunset was beautiful.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Alissa
We got the premium tickets and actually got sat front and center which was great for our kids (4, 6 & 8). That also meant though that one side of the table was blinded by the sun for the first part of the show until the sun dipped below the trees (small price to pay for front and center). We didn't realize that with the premium tickets even the kids got extra drink tickets that could be used for juice or alcohol. My kids were never going to drink that many juices so we used them to get a few extra Mai Tai for us...but word of advice if you wait for the server to get the drinks you will never be able to get through your tickets because they are split between so many tables so grab them from the bar yourself. The show was great my kids especially liked the fire dancers. The food was just ok but we expected that as it's hard to serve that many individual plates at once. The only thing my kids would eat was the shredded pork and fruit so if you have kids who are picky eaters make sure they eat a little something before hand.
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Packages: | VIP Diamond Package: Premier Seating, Two Drinks & Lei Greeting |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: WPeep
We did the ATV adventure as a family. EVERYONE enjoyed it. The views that we were able to see were amazing. Will definitely go back!’
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Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Ruby
Jessica and V were great! V was our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and was an excellent storyteller. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that wants to see the whole island.
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/12 |
Reviewed by: S. Cho
Crew members were great! We had a great time. The location for snorkeling was amazing.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Emma McShane
This was a great trip with a great crew! Highly recommend this cruise.
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Packages: | 12:00 PM Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Lay L
My family had a fantastic time on the sandbar cruise. It was our first time.
Every staff member was very friendly and professional. They helped us with everything we needed. Activities on cruise & sandbar was fun and enjoyable.
My kids loved the sandbar & learning how to snorkel there. And the best part is that they serve you lunch and have beer for sale.
We had a great experience and will likely do it again when we return to Oahu.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Nathaniel
We did a total of 3 excursions in Hawaii and this was by far the best one! The sandbar was such a unique experience, lunch was super yummy, and there was ample time for snorkeling. They even had a makeshift freshwater rinse at the end and hot drinks to keep us warm on the way back. 100% would do this excursion again. Thank you to the whole crew for an amazing time!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
This parasailing adventure was so much fun My wife and I went up together we had the best time ever highly recommend this activity! They even took photos which we purchased after the activity. Very nice.
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Drew
The kayaking to the sand bar was one of the best experiences we've ever had. This is mainly because the sand bar itself was just an amazing experience. Then the coral reefs.... wow! Just wow! If you get the chance and the water is deep enough, kayak over them (but be careful NOT to touch them, even with the paddles) and you'll be treated to some beautiful and colorful eye-candy.
While the people checking us in and giving us instructions were friendly, the one thing that bothered us was the "nickel and diming". I mean, you'd think renting the kayaks would get you the usual... water proof bag, etc. BUT, you had to pay for the bag ($5) on top of the kayaks. Then want an anchor? Well, that'll cost you another $5. So that part sort of left a sour taste in our mouths.
Aloha Drew! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! Glad you had an awesome time out there. I am sorry to hear that you felt "nickel and dimed" by our process. We do have an all inclusive package that includes an anchor, dry bag, and snorkel gear. However, many people do not require or want a dry bag or an anchor, which is why for a la carte rentals those items are optional, and it's less expensive to rent the kayak without them. All necessary equipment is provided, but anchors, dry bags, and snorkeling gear are optional, or included in that all inclusive package. Hopefully that makes sense. Thank you again for joining us. Hope to see you again soon!
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Packages: | Half Day Kayak Rental (4 hours) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/10 |
Reviewed by: MaryEllen Family
Absolutely the best excursion on the island! It’s our fifth time and we always have a blast!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Rosario V.
Excellent food, great entertainment, impeccable service from bus pick up to dinner up to drop off. I booked this dinner cruise in lieue of luau which was already sold out. I’m so glad that we did the sunset cruise instead. We had a great time and just perfect for our last night in Hawaii. Will definitely be back again.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Anon*
The employees were very kind, funny and made the experience great overall! My friend didn’t know to keep his knees bent so he ended up sitting uncomfortably while parasailing. Sort of wish the guys warned us or made it more clear to keep the knees bent but overall it was fun
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Jahnavi Munagala
I had a great time! They were very Professional knowledgeable. They were very helpful and they showed us the sharks and they also caught fish. They also were very sanitary and explained everything really well. I had Jax and his coworker who took us on a tour and they were excellent. Would recommend going on for sure!
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Sunshine A.
My family really enjoyed Chief's Luau. The staff was very attentive and helpful and the show was awesome! We really enjoyed our experience and would go back again when we visit Honolulu in the future.
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Jeremiah
We saw a big tiger shark and some galopagos sharks
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Faustine
We did the 2-hour ATV tour with Ku-J as our tour guide. Ku-J was amazing and knowledgeable! All of the staff were friendly and funny and we had a great time! Be sure to bring plenty of sun screen and clothes you don't mind getting dusty!
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Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Gina
My sister and I had a great time at Coral Crater and our guides (Madelyn and Kory (might've spelled their names wrong)) were terrific!! They made the experience so much fun and were so conversational that it made the time fly by. I would recommend this place for anyone of all ages and to whoever wants to have a fun time!
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Packages: | 6-Line Zipline Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Hayu
I think I came to Hawaii for this. This made me like Hawaii! The first thing I did after iClouding every video of dolphins was buying a shirts that says i love hawaii. I saw so many dolphins and knew that they are much more adorable than i have thought of. They are very curious that they circle around humans, and come really close to boat.
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Packages: | Dolphin Excursion |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Lilo
Excellent experience!
Hunter was our guide and another guy was the helper. Both were very professional, helpful, and mindful about what they were doing. Thank you
Our first time doing zip lining with my 7 and 11 years old kids. As first time participants we had some fears about the height and the whole thing but with the guides and their approach no any fears.
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Packages: | 3-Line Zipline Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Zambrano
We are a family of 7 and it was our very 1st time zip lining we purchased the 3 lines since it was something we were unfamiliar with. Our guides Hunter and Michelle were fabulous. They made the whole experience unforgettable. Mind you, 1 of my daughters lost her phone on the last line and fell in the trees and bushes below Hunter along with my husband took the time to try their best to find it. Cellphone was recuperated with minor scratches Yay! I highly recommend them. Next time we visit we will definitely be back.
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Packages: | 3-Line Zipline Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Frank
This experience was ok. No one told us we would get dirty from the trails and there wasn't must jurassic park into any of it. A lot of movie references and same views. Tour guide was nice but I would not do again or tells others about it. The whole tour felt very "milked". After getting extremely dirty we washed our face in a side sink with no water pressure or soap. Not recommend.
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Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Faustine
This experience was so much fun! My husband and I did a 4pm tour, so the views and weather were amazing at that time. The actual time parasailing felt like 5 minutes, but any longer than that would have been too much for me anyway because we spent the whole time holding so tight onto those ropes! Overall, the experience was super fun!
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Ronnie
We had a great time! We saw several sea turtles (including a baby) getting their spa treatment. Then, we went for a nice sail, enjoying our drinks and snacks.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Afternoon Turtle Snorkel Cruise [Apr - Nov] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Jenn
Went on this fishing excursion on Saturday morning Aug 7, 2021. Boat was clean, poles were ready and all in working order, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Maybe 5 fish were caught the entire trip out of everyone on board. On the way back one of the crew members said ‘I wouldn’t keep anything I caught here because it’s ‘dirty’ water’. If you’re looking for a fishing experience this is great as it’s just the right amount of time on the water and is family friendly. If you want to catch fish then this is not for you. My 12 year old had a good time so that’s all that matters.
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Packages: | Fishing Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Yo Smith
My family had a blast! We enjoyed seeing movie sites and following our guide up and down the trails. This excursion was one of my favorites during our Hawaii vacation.
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Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Tonia Williams
We got out to snorkel area and it was so shallow I thought I was going to hit the coral. I only seen brown coral and literally no fish. We left early.
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Packages: | “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Tonia Williams
We had such a great time. Our guide was awesome and we loved the stories about movies being made there. You will get dirty!
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Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Cecilla (Cece)
This is my first Luau in Hawaii and my boyfriend and I absolutely enjoyed it! The location was spot on. We loved the location, since it was in front of the beach. The venue gave us a tropical vibe. When it came to the food I wasn't too sure if I would enjoy the kalua very much because I am not a porky person. However, after seeing my boyfriend eat the kalua I gave in and tried it myself. Surprisingly it was quite delicious! Too be honest, the food at Germaine's was spot on! Despite the salad, I wasn't to fond of it. Other than that, it sort of reminds me of L&L's lol. I love the idea of giving each person a ticket for one free drink, I thought that was a nice gesture. My favorite part of the evening was the fireshow and the show's overall! The dancers, story, history, and the people were all beautiful. My only wish was that their were more males show haha. I mean, I love the hula girls but where are the mens! Overall, I will definitely come back here with my friends and families..venue, food, and the experience did not disappoint at all. Thank you Germaine's for your great hospitality! Aloha, Cece
Aloha Cece, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at our family luau. I'm happy you took the chance and tried our "Kalua" or roasted pig, that was cooked traditional way in our underground oven, called an "Imu". It does have a different taste when it's cooked that way. Our salad is made real "local" style, usually macaroni & potato together, and similar to L&L but glad you enjoyed everything else overall. We have added a few more male dancers, as several of our male dancers are also in the Military reserves so not always available. We hope you will return one day and visit us again!! Loved your photos, and hope you will post them to our Facebook page at Germaine's Luau & Special Events or post your comments on Yelp or Trip Advisor....#experienceohana, #germainesluau Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana
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Packages: | Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
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Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia