Stargazing and Biking on Haleakala
Satoko, Taylor, and Ryoko get to visit Haleakala for the weekend, going stargazing 10,000 ft above sea level, then biking down the mountain the following day.
Honolulu Booze Cruises & Waikiki Night Life
A sunset cocktail cruise in Hawaii isn't just a must-do, it's a foregone conclusion. Everyone needs to unwind with their favorite drink on board a comfortable catamaran, so here's your best options…
Top Whale Watching Tours in Hawaii
Another winter is upon us in Hawaii, and with it the return of kohola, the humpback whales that come every year to breed, calve, and raise their young in warm waters. If you'd like to learn more…
What’s New at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
In May 2018, just earlier this year, Kilauea exploded. This violent activity shook Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, causing the park to close due to earthquakes, toxic ash, and unpredictable lava…
North Shore Beach Bus
Maira and I had the awesome opportunity to join Paul and Doug on their North Shore tour last Wednesday. If you're not familiar with the North Shore Beach Bus, you should be: these guys provide the…
Sunset Cruise on the Holokai Catamaran
You can't go wrong with a sunset cruise in Waikiki, but there are ways to be more or less right, with "having an open bar" being easily the most righteous.
Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise
Going on a whale watch cruise in Honolulu is convenient and fun. While whales aren't guaranteed to show up, a fun time can still be had by all.
Hawaiiactivities’ 2017 in Review
With another year behind us, we look back on 2017 and what we've accomplished on the HawaiiActivities website. Which tours are the most popular? When do people visit? Click to find out.
Blue Note Hawaii: Dinner, Drinks, and Lisa Fischer
Clap clap clap, clap clap The crowd kept the beat that the drummer laid down as he stood up and made his way over to the cajon closer to the front of the stage. As JC and Adrian, the guitarist and…
Star of Honolulu’s Five-Star Dinner Cruise
It sure gets five stars from me! We were invited to the Star of Honolulu's dinner cruise to experience their top-level entertainment and 7-course dinner. The Star of Honolulu is Oahu's most popular…
Happy New Year from VELTRA – HawaiiActivities
Thank you for reading and have a happy 2018! :) Last year included many memorable events, including the planning, formation, and creation of this blog! Since we started writing in May (with our first…
New Year’s Eve in Hawaii: Where to watch Fireworks
Spending the holidays in Paradise? Check out this list of events to find out where the best fireworks shows are in Hawaii this Sunday night, December 31st 2017. The shows listed here are public…