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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Debbie

What an evening.
This was just fantastic from start to finish.
Our guide was informitive and very funny.
The luau was great. Entertainment out of this world. I can't speak highly enough about this activity.
Lovely to see the sun set. Paradise.
There was four of us, my husband, myself and two grand-daughters aged eight and eleven.
We didn't pay extra for the seating and I am glad we didn't as the view was super were ever you sat.

I would highly recommend this to every-one.

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Best excursion in Oahu!

Reviewed by: Nicole Mankowski

This is an experience you can't miss! The crew makes sure you get the most amazing adventure possible! We saw several sea turtles and dozens of spinner dolphins. The best time of my life was snorkeling with this crew under the amazing waters off the coast of Oahu!

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

PARADISE COVE LUAU

Reviewed by: Gerry

Great fun and a lot of audience participation. On the beach which made it unique. Food excellent and very good show. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an entertaining evening out.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

GOOD TIMES!!

Reviewed by: Repeat Offender

This was my third luau at Paradise Cove; it was a impressive as the first time I attended. The experience was well-organized and enjoyable; starting and ending with the shuttle ride to and fro. This was the first time with kids, what a memorable family experience, not just a couple’s thing. The food, sites, sounds, entertainment and staff provide a cultural experience that is unique and authentic; not to mention the picturesque views from the cove - fabulous. If you are contemplating a luau while on the island, this is the one you want to attend. Good times!!

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Everything was great! Loved everything about it!

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

MUST DO!!!

Reviewed by: Emily Garcia

I saved this luau for my last night in Hawaii and I booked the deluxe package and highly recommend it to anyone who can afford to spend the $150. It was definitely an awesome deal!
Tusi was our party guide. Awesome gorgeous guy that cracked jokes all night long.
Arriving at Paradise Cove we were immediately greeted with drinks (if you're 21+) and leis. If you are 21+ you'll need to bring your ID. Included in the deluxe package is a complimentary photo with some of the luau dancers (otherwise you pay $15). All the dancers are very attractive so you'll want this ;)
We arrived around 5pm and the actual dinner doesn't start until 7pm. You can snack before hand, but the dinner is SO good and filling that you might not have room for the whole meal if you eat before hand.
From 5-7pm they have all types of complimentary activities including temporary hawaiian tattoos, flower bracelet/headband crafts, canoe rides, shower of flower event, hula lessons, etc...
Make sure you bring money to

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Luau with my Family!

Reviewed by: Mr. Daniel

I took my family to this Luau because it was my daughter's birthday, and oh boy we had a good time!

We had a beautiful canoe ride and a tasty Hawaiian Buffet Dinner! I even got to see a Hawaiian sunset with my wonderful wife. Overall, we had a wonderful time! I would definitely recommend this luau!

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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Excellent experience, well run

Reviewed by: Thomas

This was an excellent half-day experience. We went out on a large, spacious catamaran with a crew of 4, and in the course of 2 guided snorkling drops we had multiple sightings of dolphin, saw a giant turtle moving along the sea floor and another (or possibly the same one) pausing to breathe at the surface, and encountered countless colorful (and near-fearless) fish. We saw coral, too, with coral arches (our guide dived down and swam under one) and a "coral garden" area.

After the second dive we were given hot BBQ sandwiches and mixed fruit, with a choice of chicken or pork sandwhiches. There was plenty of room for everyone to find a spot in the sun (when it shone), and cabin shelter when we felt chilly.

The crew were friendly, safety-conscious, and proactive in large and small ways. Everyone was encouraged to wear a lifejacket for the first snorkel drop, and there were 2 crew members in the water with us, one as a guide and one to stay with the first-timers (he brought a surfboar

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Flippers Friend

This was a great day with everything going smoothly, there was nothing negative about the day! First we saw the sea turtles at the feeding station, then we had to gun the boat all the way up to north shore to view the dolphins and lastly we went to the power plant to see the fish in the reefs there. The only bad thing about this trip was NOT the tour's fault - First I got seasick, but the skipper and first mate had some lavender stuff that seemed to help and the dolphins were being pushed away by about 10 different groups of boats, also people were to busy splashing in the water instead of just floating there like we were told.

The advice about fish food is spot on from the previous post, just follow the other people who bought it.

The wet suit didn't look like it was worth it - everyone froze whether they were wearing a swimsuit or a wetsuit.

Transportation was easy and hassel-free.

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Doors-Off Paradise Helicopter Tour & Landing from Kapolei [Not Operating]

Fly Paradise

Reviewed by: gregagain

Professional Staff! Incredible views over the north shore & country side that you simply cannot get on ground level. This was my first time in a helicopter...totally recommend for anyone.

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Lots of dolphins

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great day with the dolphins. The crew was outstanding, very helpful.

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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Ko'Olina snorkeling

Reviewed by: Charlotte Elopre

We had a great time during our trip! The service we received from the whole staff was exceptional! Everyone was very helpful and fun! They made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. I was also impressed that they gave extra attention to my dad who is a senior and took care of him. I am so glad I took my friends and family on this adventure and will definitely recommend this excursion to friends visiting Oahu!

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Thoroughly worth it!

Reviewed by: Jess

This was a great day out, everything went smoothly and there was nothing negative about the day! First we went and saw the green sea turtles, then went to the a reef to see the fish (also saw turtles there). Lastly we went to see the dolphins. The only bad thing about this trip was NOT the tour's fault - the poor dolphins were being harrassed by about 10 different groups at once and they were clearly stressed.
Lunch was better than expected and filling.
Don't bother getting fish food - just follow other people who bought it (plus the tour people have some that they chucked in anyway). The snorkel equipment was way above average - well taken care of!
The wet suit didn't look worth it - everyone froze whether they were wearing a bikini or a wetsuit so definitely take a weather-proof jacket that you don't mind getting wet!
Transportation was easy and hassel-free.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Hawaii Culture

Reviewed by: Graham

I would highly recommend this activity as a 'must do' during your Hawaii vacation.

The whole tour, from initial booking via Hawai Activities, to collection from our hotel, transport, and the Luau experience at Paradise Cove was sensational!

The tour guide Pomai was entertaining and knowledgable and 'included' everyone as a family unit. The staff at Paradise Cove were friendly and helpful and their enthusiasm and smiles made the experience unique and breathtaking.

The hospitality, food and entertainment was second to none.

One of our best holiday experiences ever!!!!

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Ms

Reviewed by: Esta Metekingi

Awesome day out with Captain Mark and Lyndon, definitely recommend this activity. For me, a somewhat anxious person getting in the open ocean for the first time, was made easy by the step by step instructions from Capt. Mark. Exellent day on the water, we not only got to see Spinner dolphins but swam with them and spotted them underwater 3 times! Appreciated the lunch and drinks. Well organised tour, thanks for great memories.

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Wonderful day!!!!

Reviewed by: Tabatha and Stephen

Great day out. Dolphins are amazing. Thank you Captain Chip and Lyndon, you guys were great.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Super value

Reviewed by: Ben

It was a great performance and delicious food. All the staffs are very helpful and friendly. Would love to do it again if I am in the neighborhood.
Mahalo

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Enjoyed the luau very much as a first timer. The food was amazing!! The show was great. The staff was very wonderful.

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Nicole

I was lucky to have a great crew! Captain Marc and Steve were awesome and funny guys, thank you for having a great trip! We also had been happy seeing the dolphins right away and didn´t have to search for them! The snorkeling was great, especially for first timer, because Marc took his time to explain everything and make people feeling comfortable in the water. They also explain how to behave in the waters with turtles and dolphins around you - so, please listen to them!! It is exhausting having people bumping into you, because they swim - what you should not do....well, some people don´t listen and don´t watch their environment!
Oh, and don´t imagine yourself actually swimming and playing with dolphins! you wanna do that, go to sea life (what I am not recommending - those poor doplphins!!) It´s wild animals - you are able to observe them and their behavior, swimming beneath you - that was awesome!
After the trip, we had a nice lunch with burgers of your choice (pork, chicken, veggi

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Unique Opportunity!

Reviewed by: - Kris Murphy

My daughter is a budding marine biologist, off to college next year, and this was the perfect opportunity for her, and for us. The captains understand dolphin behavior and were able to educate us as well as perfectly place us in the water so we could view them swim by and under us.

They were very respectful of the pod and instructed us on what to do to maximize our experience and not startle the dolphins.

As well we had the opportunity to view some turtles and a vibrant coral reef.

I would highly recommend this adventure.

Kris Murphy

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Fun, fun, and more fun

Reviewed by: Alaskanhunter

I really enjoyed the luau! Was fun and exciting! Awesome location!

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Best Day of my Life!

Reviewed by: Claudia - Calgary Alberta

FANTASTIC in every way! This was the second time that I was lucky enough to attend this tour with Captain Mark, and it won't be my last! This is the true essence of Hawaii at its best! And GREAT VALUE for the money too! I will savour these memories forever!

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Very Ordinary Meal

Reviewed by: Jack Powell

This was my first, and probably the only trip to Hawaii. The description of the Luau sound wonderful, and the entertainment is truly very good. The food is very ordinary however. I did not expect to eat a fried chicken thigh (the only choice)! The pork was very salty and everything else very bland tasting. If you have a choice, go somewhere else for the meal. The "upgrade" to front row is also not worth the extra price. You can see very well from the least expensive seats.

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Amazing

Reviewed by: Sheryl

My teenage daughter and I went on this trip and between the staffs knowledge and enthusiasm and the locations that they took us to, this was an experience we'll never forget. I was concerned that we'd see a few fish and maybe a dolphin or turtle if we were lucky....I was not prepared for the abundance of wild marine life that we got to interract with. This is one of those rare experiences where what you get is WAYYY more than what you pay for. We will absolutely do this again and would highly recommend it to everyone. We would also highly recommend the wetsuit top upgrade....it's very worth it.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Just superb!

Reviewed by: John K.

First off, go all out and get the top-of-the-line package because you are treated like a king/queen. As a first-time visit for my girlfriend, she was enthralled. From the moment you walk in, each aspect of the visit is well-planned. The staff is exceptionally friendly, the food well prepared and the show a treat to behold. You won't be disappointed!

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Lost

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

There was too much going on. We were standing in the lines to do the crafts before we realized that the main events were going on elsewhere. Not sure how we were supposed to know what was going on, but I feel like we missed a lot. Food was good and the main show after dinner was good.

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Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy

Whatt?!?!?! OMG Amazing!

Reviewed by: Eddy & Nancy

OK, there was a pod of 200 dolphins swimming all around our boat - which was a trip, sunset views were awesome - you won't see a sunset like this one in Waikiki, believe me I went one TWO sailing trips in Waikiki last week, which were great too ... but on this trip we actually saw the sun slip away behind the ocean horizon. The crew was so friendly and chill and accommodating ... no pressure ... no trying to shamelessly sell you stuff, actually, Captain Patrick shared all the free stuff to do along the coast, we saw the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean and the new Disney hotel too. The snorkeling was great! The food was simple and healthy and tasty! Yum! I understand that this is a newer tour so we only had about 18 people on a 49 capacity boat .... so lots of room to stretch out and get some tanning done. Thank you all at the Ocean Joy for such an amazing experience! We will be back the Kai oli oli again!!

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Ocean Joy Oahu Snorkel Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Dolphin Watching Experience

GREAT DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE!!!

Reviewed by: Ms Rosie

We seen so many dolphins and we were even fortunate enough to see Bottlenose Dolphins which are much much bigger than the frequent spinner dolphins. Bottlenose Dolphins do not come around the islands very often so this was a real treat, maybe even a once in a lifetime opportunity!!

The crew was very friendly and they held my sister's hand in the water because she is afraid of sea animals. But ONCE she put her mask on and placed her head under the water, it was a whole different world for her filled with beautiful colored fish and a huge reef system that surrounded her.

Wonderful crew, Tasty food, everyone on-board was really friendly and after a nice dip out in the deep blue ocean, you are treated to an open bar. Great Stuff! Thank you Hawaiiactivities.com and Ocean Joy Cruises for a wonderful dolphin watch and cruise!

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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii Water Park Admission Tickets

Bored in Waikiki

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

My friends and I had come to Hawaii for Spring Break, and they had literally spent the entire time just sitting on the beach drinking and getting tans. That was cool for about a day or two then I was done! I wanted to DO SOMETHIN!

I heard about this water park and it seemed like something that would be fun to mix it up and get goin!

And It was. It was cool, and fun, and a great change of pace from how bored I was! I liked the fast rides and slides....the little number thing that helped you pick them was cool cuz I chose all the fast and hard ones! yeah!

I say go to this park for sure. Cool.

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Many Thanks

Reviewed by: C.C. from Burbank, CA

We were on the early Monday morning 6/14th encounter. I want to thank the crew for a very enjoyable time and keeping us safe. I have not been in deep open ocean water for over 40 years...it's a shark thing. The crew made it very worthwhile. The pictures on the CD are fantastic!

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Best excursion in Oahu!

PARADISE COVE LUAU

GOOD TIMES!!

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MUST DO!!!

Luau with my Family!

Excellent experience, well run

Amazing experience!

Fly Paradise

Lots of dolphins

Ko'Olina snorkeling

Thoroughly worth it!

Hawaii Culture

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Wonderful day!!!!

Super value

Luau

Awesome!

Unique Opportunity!

Fun, fun, and more fun

Best Day of my Life!

Very Ordinary Meal

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Whatt?!?!?! OMG Amazing!

GREAT DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE!!!

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