Snorkeling with Dolpins are a Joy
They took us to a great snorkeling spot off of Electric Beach, the captain took us to see a pod of dolphins too!
After a quick safety briefing, we headed out from Ko Olina into the cerulean waters of the Pacific with nothing but a sunny cloudless sky above us. I immediately made my way to the bow of the boat so I could have a totally unobstructed view of the western coast of Oahu and the feeling of the ocean mist as it sprayed on us felt divine!
Soon after we hit the open water, the captain informed us that a pod of Hawaiian spinner had been spotted a little ways up the coast, so before we went snorkeling, our we all got to see these dolphins in action.
Spinner dolphins are actually nocturnal creatures, so they go out into deeper waters during the evening to hunt and eat, and then they come back into the shallower coastal waters during the day to relax. It is so cute watching the babies jump and frolic as the adult spinners took it easy in the water. They came right next to
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luaus r kewl
Some friends and I got together to attend the Royal Hawaiian Luau at the large beautiful pink hotel of Waikiki and it was great. We were greeted with beautiful orchid flower leis at the entrance of the luau by the performers and immediately served a welcome mai tai. The whole setting of the feast was decorated with class and Oh-My-Goodness, the beach and the sunset was perfect to capture a photographic memory.
The host of the show did not waste anytime in welcoming all the guests preparing us for a wonderful feast and show. The food was delicious. There were several isles of Honolulu's most popular food and desert and lets not forget the huge roasted pig that everyone looked eager to taste. The Polynesian performers were brilliant. They were graceful, energetic, and very entertaining. They got the audience involved and let visitors get an experience their first hukilau and Tahitian dancing. The Polynesian performers were awesome and very energetic. They really put on a great show.
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Alright!
I had a ROCKIN? time on it! We departed from Kewalo Basin and the second we hit open waters, the captain gunned the turbo charged engines and we went FLYING across the waves! The speed of this boat is like way amazing and totally exhilarating. We were also lucky enough to run across a pod of Hawaiian spinner dolphins and they were swimming and jumping all around us for the longest time.
The highlight of the boat ride was definitely the SPINS! The captain would go REALLY fast, then suddenly slow down and then maneuver the boat into this really tight fast spin. It was like a thrill ride at an amusement park or something, but no parks have such an amazing view of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Seriously, it was like way fun and I cannot WAIT to go again!
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Fun sailing
This past weekend my kids and I went on the Makani Catamaran Sailing Adventure and we had a great time. As soon as we got on board my kids were so excited. The crew of the boat gave a brief safety tutorial and as soon as they were done we were headed for sea. There was food for everyone and a bar to purchase drinks. It was such an adventure especially if you like the sun, the wind, and the waves. My kids joined some of the other guests on the net that was located at the front of the Makani, loving the cool splashes of the water as we picked up speed, while being able to see right under where they sat. The crew was so polite and friendly always checking to make sure that everyone is alright. I would definitely recommend this tour to you if you like the relaxing yet adventurous activities while being able to view the beautiful scenery of the water and land of Oahu.
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Lots of fun with friends!
This is a great way to get the most bang out of your buck! My friends and I got to do a great introductory scuba dive, a totally intense jet ski ride and then flew over the ocean on a parasail and for like $120! :-) Considering that a lot of scuba dives on their own cost like $100, this is a great deal. Yeah, anyway...DO THIS! Yay!
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Dolphins, Fish and Turtles OH MY!
This was a TOTALLY amazing tour and I am SO SO SO glad that my boyfriend signed us up! We went on the early morning tour, and even though it was a bit harsh having to wake up so early, being able to watch the sunrise was great lil' treat.
The two snorkeling locations were amazing and there were turtles and dolphins EVERYWHERE! The best is when they got is in the water with the dolphins. I got to see this HUGE pod swimming right under me!
TOTALLY RECCOMMEND THIS TOUR!
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Sea Life Park Hawaii Dolphin Experiences & Day Pass
Totally awesome!
Kaleo and I had a great date the other day. He's such an astounding athlete, really energetic, a great swimmer, an amazing dancer, and just loves to give kisses! Granted his breath is rather fishy, his skin is quite rubbery, and his home is rather damp, but his million-dollar-smile completely won me over. What a treat it was since he is one of the best looking dolphins at Oahu's Sea Life Park!
Yup, I got to have a day of fun-in-the-sun with Sea Life Park's Dolphin Adventure and it was truly a wonderful experience. Not only did I get to see all of the marvelous marine creatures throughout the park, but I did one of the most in-depth interactive dolphin programs available in Hawaii.
After a short briefing, a small group of us were led to Dolphin Cove by a fabulous trainer. She immediately put us at ease as we made our way into the water and after telling us a couple of dos and don'ts, it was time to introduce ourselves to Kaleo. He is such a sweetheart and I had oodles of fun wit
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Fun Fun Fun!
Parasailing and jet-skiing was a totally awesome way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
One of things that shocked me though was just how peaceful it is when you are flying almost 1000 feet in the air. I never thought that I could feel so calm and at ease with the Pacific Ocean so far below me, but the incredible crew of X-Treme Parasail made my first experience an absolutely memorable one.
As my boyfriend and I were swept up to the sky by the rainbow-colored parachute, my breath was taken away by the beautiful scenery. Our view of Waikiki, Honolulu and Diamond Head was completely unobstructed and the one thing that really struck me was just how QUIET it was up in the air. The speed boat was powering along in the water, but the engines were completely silent as far as I was concerned. We were up in the air for close to 15 minutes, but of course the boys of X-Treme Parasail had a few surprises up their sleeves with a X-TREME dunk in the water to top off our little aerial adventure!
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