So-so, but was hoping for more
We signed up for this tour because it seemed unique among the typical offerings. We were hoping to get to try food unique to Hawaii that we couldn't get elsewhere. We were also hoping to try some of the "hole-in-the-wall" places that locals go to but typical tourists wouldn't know about. We hit the mark with our first stop, a small bakery called Leonard's that specialized in malasadas (Portuguese donut). Fresh and delicious, and I definitely would never know to try a place like Leonard's. Unfortunately, that first stop was the high point of the tour. Our second stop was a Farmer's Market, supposedly to try poke (raw fish) and kalua pork, although our guide, Francis, only arrived with the poke. Our next stop was Chinatown for cha siu bow (pork buns). They were tasty, but we've had pork buns here in California many times. Our next stop was supposed to be a Vietnamese restaurant for Pho, but the restaurant was closed for several weeks as the owners were on vacation - apparently t
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| Posted on: | 2013/07/10 | ||
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Great food
This was the second time we've done the Starlight Luau. We liked it the first time and we weren't disappointed the second time around. The biggest plus is the food; it is varied and delicious. The performers are pretty good as well. The one negative is the setup; the tables are packed so everyone is crammed together like sardines. A little more elbow room would make this a 5 star review. We've been to other luau's that you need to take a 40 minute bus ride to get repeatedly bitten by bugs on the beach; this one has better food and far more convenience.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/03 | ||
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A great time
This was the third time we've taken Captain Bob's and for the third time, we had a great time. This has become a "must do" activity for us on every trip. The crew is friendly and helpful - Jenner and Kelly stood out for us - and the lunch was very good. The sandbar is my favorite part of the activity. As long as Captain Bob keeps sailing, we'll continue to climb aboard!
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A must-do activity
This was a repeat activity for us so obviously we like it before. It is surprisingly peaceful once you are up in the air and the views are spectacular. I like to stick my arms out a la Superman; I figure this is the closest I'll ever get to feeling like I'm flying. The only negative is my wife didn't care for it the last time, so she just went as an observer (rides in the boat but doesn't parasail). She loves the boat ride so that works for her, but the crew doesn't let anyone go up solo so if you don't have a partner, you end up going up with some stranger. The crew is good at what they do and are very safety conscious.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/03 | ||
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