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Sep092011

Oahu Sunset Dinner Cruise - Fine Dining

Tour / Activity

My Rating: 4 star rating: Recommended

Location: Waikiki, Oahu

My Review:

The trip ran well with pick-up on-time, prompt dinner service and on-time sailing. We chose the window table option with the lobster and steak dinner. The dinner was OK. Nothing stood out as a highlight, but we were both satisfied and felt that we'd had a decent meal by the end of the evening.
The cruise was smooth, with no motion that caused any difficulty when trying to eat or drink.
The entertainment was pretty good in patches. The guitarist was good, the singer wasn't to bad either, and the hula dancers were fine. All in all a very cheesey, but entertaining show.
As we booked the Friday night cruise, we had the extended cruise to cover the fireworks. It was a nice end to a good evening.
One of the highlights of the evening was the trip back to the hotel, and I don't mean that in a bad way at all. It is just that the tour bus driver was brilliant. His observations on life had the bus in stitches. A well deserved tip for him!

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Sep052011

Old Lahaina Luau Maui

Tour / Activity

My Rating: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Location: Maui, Hawaii

My Review:

A really well done luau. Everything was professionally done from moment we arrived to the point where traffic was directed out of the car park. An excellent meal and entertainment. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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Sep012011

Oahu Atlantis Submarine Adventure

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My Rating: 3 star rating: Worth doing

Location: Oahu, Hawaii

My Review:

A bit of a let down when we were left sitting at the pick-up point wondering when the bus would arrive. 15 minutes after it was due I called the local contact to find out that the tour had been cancelled at the last minute. They claimed that they had been trying to contact everyone to let them know. I was given the option of booking another date or receiving a full refund. I re-booked for a week later than originally planned.
This time all went well. Transport to/from the sub was on-time and reasonably quick. Be aware that once checked-in at the sub we were offered a free tour of the pearl factory. It wasn't mandatory, or a hard-sell. So, maybe not a problem. We just weren't expecting the offer, and the timing left us feeling that there may be a hard-sell coming at the end of the sub cruise. However, that didn't happen. At the end of the cruise, we simply had the option of the additional tour or a ride back to our hotel.
As for the sub itself, we chose the premium option. It is a good looking machine. It really does look the part as you approach it, board and climb down into it. The ride is very smooth. No hint of sea-sickness on board. Maybe the ride is too smotth though. My wife remarked that it is like a visit to the aquarium. So, if you are looking for adventure, then maybe this isn't for you. However, it isn't every day that you can go on a submarine. So, all in all it was more of a novelty than an adventure, but interesting. Good for families and kids.