Reviewed by: Shanti
Thank you so much we had a fun time.
The crew were fun and friendly. Fortunately for us the weather was perfect too.
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Packages: | 90-min Diamond Head Sail - 10:30 AM Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Alesia C
I had the best time!!! The staff was so friendly and nice and we even got a little special guitar performance on the way back to the island. The lunch was spectacular and if there are any leftovers, they will be given! But it is very filling! I can’t imagine what I’d do if I came to Hawaii and missed this tour! I wholeheartedly recommend this!!!
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: JTA
I had rented a tandem kayak rental at this place and they were really great in accommodating our schedule. Originally we were planning to go out on a Saturday, but the weather was not ideal, so we asked if we can reschedule and they did allow us to reschedule for later in the week as a one time exception.
It was a great idea to do that since the following Tuesday we went and the weather was fantastic (sunny and low winds).
The sandbar is about a 30-45 min kayak, and it wasn't rough at all. The scenery is beautiful and it was pretty cool to be standing out on a sandbar that far out from shore. Overall, I would definitely do it again as long as the weather cooperates.
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Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Kristy
Views are incredible! Staff give clear instructions so you don’t feel nervous. Long wait times to get up which doesn’t help any nerves but so worth it.
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Packages: | Ultimate Tandem Skydive (14,000ft - 15,000ft) 60+ sec Freefall! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Jesszel
This is our first time parasailing and I admit, we were all nervous, but the captain and her crew made us feel safe by telling us all the pre-cautions we need to do. The ride to the take-off site was fun. The actual take off was smooth and the view from the top was awing. This is once in a lifetime experience and I am glad we did this. My 8 year-old son had a great time as well and want to do it again. Highly recommending this activity. Thank you for such a wonderful experience and not to forget the staffs who checked us in that were very accommodating and patient in answering all our questions.
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Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
This was my favorite activity I did in Hawaii on this trip! It’s my third time to visit Oahu and this is by far the best thing I’ve done on the island. The views are incredible, the reefs are beautiful, and you feel like you’re swimming with the fishes when snorkeling. The kayak out to the sandbar is a little bit of a challenge, but not too bad if you take your time and do a tandem kayak. The view from the sandbar is definitely worth the challenge. The guides for this activity were very knowledgeable and helpful, they go over everything with you before you go out into the bay. I will definitely be doing this again! Highly recommend!
Aloha Kimberly! That is awesome! I am so glad to hear you had such a great experience. And thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review for us. We really appreciate that. Please come back and see us again soon! Mahalo nui loa!
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Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Shai Demus
From start to finish, the instructors were very professional and had humor while we were doing the activities. I regret not purchasing the 6 lines because it was so much fun, we all wanted to more. 10/10 I’ll do this again once I come back to Oahu!
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Packages: | 3-Line Zipline Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
Mile long sandbar with live music on baot, snorkling, paddle board etv is one of the kind experience. Thanks the crews and team
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/11/29 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/27 |
Reviewed by: goの寅
申し込み時点で満席により変更を余儀なくしました。出だしでちょっと不安をよぎったのですが、参加して最高でした。
英語が話せない二人連れでしたが、受付の方が良く対応して頂けました。パラセイリング最高!また何かあれば是非参画したいです。また、HGVCULBのメンバーですので、宿泊はHGVC、ツアーやアクティビティはVELTRAさんにお願いしようかと思っております。
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Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/29 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Tia
I had such a good time parasailing as it was my first time doing it. Our captains were so friendly and funny during the ride. The pictures they took also turned out really great. This was a great experience for a great price.
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Evie
It is beyond awesome! Had a lot of options like banana boat( extra $), kayak, paddle board, snorkel, floating lounge. The crews are the best! They are welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
Wouldn't miss this while on island! A truly unbelievable experience for my family and I!
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Jim
My back went out on Sunday 21 Nov 21, so on Monday 22 Nov 21 at approximately1145 I called the number provided on the Veltra voucher, KBOS. I requested cancellation of one of the six participants stating I could barely stand much less enjoy what we had signed up for. The lady that answered the phone at KBOS stated she would have to check with someone, KBOS required a 72 hour prior cancellation notification, and since our date was 25 Nov 21 with a 0750 pick up time, it was too late to cancel one participant. I received both a voice mail and email within two hours stating I was too late to cancel one participant again because I was within the 72 hour cancellation window. However, my Veltra voucher states I can cancel “Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.” When I read that part of the voucher to the KBOS lady, she said she would contact Veltra; she did not call back, and it was either go or lose the fee. I went and had trouble getting on the boat due to the steep ramp and no hand rail (staff did assist or I cold not have gotten on). The only food available was donuts, tang orange drink, and water (not the list that is stated in the voucher). I paid for two donut and four banana rides, no donut was available, a speed boat ride was the substitute however. I sat on the boat the entire time since the ladder into the water was too difficult with the sore back. KBOS was fine, the misinformation was included in the Veltra voucher, and Veltra did nothing to follow up with their misinformation.
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Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/11/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/24 |
Reviewed by: YYC
Do not book sunset tour if you are sensitive to the feeling of weightlessness and sea sick. The driver makes the ship super super bumpy, which is unnecessary and they only care about the profit. I was feeling extremely unwell and asked if they could send me back and then continue the tour, but the driver kept ask me “do you want to cancel everyone” and kept saying I will have to pay for everyone’s tour. I will not do the parallel sailing so it should save them time to send me back but they just kept making fun of me with no empathy. After the trip I asked if I could get partially refund as a observer since I didn’t do the parallel sailing and saved them time and strength , which is reasonable , but they just denied my request.
I took other ship tours and all of them are fine, but this one is a immediately NO. Especially the driver said he could not understand my English made me feel kinda under a racist circumstances.
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Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Ivy
My husband and I loved it! The crew was amazing and they went over & beyond for us. We were lucky to be the only 2 people on the boat & have a private session. We want to thank you for an amazing experience, drinks and for letting us play the music we wanted! Thanks everyone!!! :)
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Packages: | 90-min Diamond Head Sail - 10:30 AM Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Riki and Brandon
Best excursion on the Island. The staff was fantastic and accommodating from start to finish. Highly recommend and plan on going again when we return next year !!! Tha price and length of the excursion was better than the other operators to the sand bar.. Mahalo for a great time !!
Mahalo Riki and Brandon! On behalf of the KBOS staff we thank you for this amazing review. We will be waiting for your return:) ALOHA~
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Danielle B.
View was amazing. Great trip around the water. Would definitely do again.
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Packages: | Diamond Head Happy Hour Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/11/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
The crew was amazing, drinks were perfect and flowing, and the cruise itself was beautiful, we lucked out with a great sunset.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Desanee
Great music, great drinks, great vibes, and great music
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Packages: | Diamond Head Happy Hour Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/15 |
Reviewed by: A. Johansson
Always a fun time on this ride! Crew is super friendly and the captain is always playing great music.
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Packages: | Diamond Head Happy Hour Sail |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/11/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/12 |
Reviewed by: LsLary
Very first time zip lining
Guides were excellent and patient
It was very relaxed and we enjoyed ourselves.
The views were spectacular. Even saw several filming locations.
We plan on doing it again.
Next time adding Fanny bags so that we can carry cameras with us safely.
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Packages: | Jurassic Valley Zipline Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Jake B.
Everyone was so welcoming and fun! We will definitely be coming back next time we’re back in Hawaii! The boat was clean and all the staff was very professional!
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Packages: | [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Melissa C
This was our first time visiting the sandbar and it was so much fun because of the crew of KBOS! Our day was overcast, but we still had an amazing experience. They have a large selection of water toys. We did the paddle boards, clear canoe & snorkeled over the coral. But you can also kayak or get a ride on a banana boat. They also set up a volleyball net. They pull a large platform barge with seating so you can rest or just enjoy sunbathing. The catamaran is shaded & spacious with plenty of tables for seating. There are bathrooms & changing rooms on board. They fed us a turkey/ham sandwich on a croissant with chips & pineapple and they provide water & punch anytime you need it. I felt like we could bring our entire family including all ages from grandparents to small kids. There is something for everyone. We saw a massive turtle & a sting ray. Even though our day was cloudy the crew still made it a blast! They were fun to hang out with & the live band was AMAZING! I usually don’t redo excursions that I’ve already done, but I would definitely book this tour every time I visit Oahu!
Mahalo for this amazing review Melissa!
On behalf of the KBOS crew, we thank you for spending the day with us and will wait for your return :)
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/02 |
Reviewed by: A. T.
It was such a fun and relaxing day trip. Worth it! Good experience! The only con thing is that it’s stated on the website that soft drinks, juice, bread, pastries and continental breakfast are included with all the water activities BUT….BIG BUT they didn’t have and never had any of those except DONUTS, water and punch! I showed them what’s written on the tour site and the booking confirmation and they said that’s weird I was not the first who said this, they gotta talk to the agent. So come prepare your own drinks and snacks.
We apologize for the misunderstanding. We can assure you that we did contact your booking agent to make that correction on their website.
Mahalo for spending the day with us and we hope to see you guys again :)
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Kiah P.
We came for our anniversary and the experience was amazing!! The crew is so dope and truly and laid back group of people it feels like you are with family. The music was great and the activities were really nice. They have all of the equipment there for you to participate in the activities so you will need to bring the other things like towels, byob, and sunscreen. Go with these people for your snorkeling experience you won’t regret!! Thank you KBOS we had a blast!! Mahalo!!
On behalf of the KBOS Crew and Kealoha Music we thank you for this amazing review!!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Hazel
Our family had an amazing time! We enjoyed the band and meal. The crew was awesome and the sandbar was absolute beauty!
Mahalo for the review Hazel!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/05 |
Reviewed by: Chavez Family
Totally worth every penny, the food and entertainment made our vacation one to remember. Lot’s of fun for the whole family. Great way to end a beautiful family vacation.
Aloha Chaviz Family, Thank you so much for taking time to post your review of your evening with our family at Germaine's Luau. We have 3 generations of family members working there and hope you felt a part of our family that night !! We hope you will share your pictures and comments with us on our Facebook page...Germaine's Luau & Special Events. We hope you will be able to visit us again sometime in the future when we are back to normal. You will notice some additional fun moments that we weren't allowed to do at this time due to the guidelines in place for us to follow. We appreciate you choosing Germaine's Luau as a fun activity while on your family vacation here on our beautiful island!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana...
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Packages: | Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/24 |
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: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Tito
It was a great time to bring my wife to this show. She had never been to a luau before and this was a great experience. The food was standard pre-prepared fare but the entertainment was excellent.
Aloha Tito,
Thank you so much for your comments, and for bringing your wife to experience our luau. Our food is a variety of island favorites, with some Hawaiian style prepared dishes, however, we're sorry you felt it was standard. When you're preparing food for such large numbers, it may not be up to your standards. It sounds like you enjoyed the evening overall, and for that I'm happy. Our entertainers work hard at their talent, so I'm so happy that you felt it was excellent! We hope you will share your photos and comments with your friends and family, and maybe even post some on our Facebook page at Germaine's Luau & Special Events! #experienceohana, #germainesluau....Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana
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Packages: | Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: MissinHawai’i
We have done a couple of other Luaus since the pandemic, and this by far is best one so far that is closet to a normal luau prior to covid. We got the plumeria package, totally worth it. The show was spectacular and food was great! Compared to other luaus completely recommend Germaines and would do this again. Booked through Veltra, it was easy and seamless.
ALOHA MissinHawaii, So happy that you were able to make a trip over to our beautiful island, and that you chose to spend an evening with our Ohana at Germaine's Luau!! We really appreciate you taking the time to write your comments about your experience! We also appreciate that you booked thru Veltra, as we love their staff as well, they do a great job there! If you have time, we hope you will post your comments online at Yelp or Trip Advisor, since we know you did attend our luau recently and maybe do #experienceohana, #germainesluau....We hope you will come back sometime in the future and visit us again! Sincerely, Germaine's Luau Ohana
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Packages: | Plumeria Package with Transportation: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/13 |
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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us! We really appreciate that. I am so glad to hear that things worked out and you were able to come on a different day with better conditions and have a good experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!