My fiancée and I took a surf lesson with Massimo. We are total beginners, and while I am not a…read morestrong swimmer or super experienced with the ocean, my fiancée grew up near the beach and was excited to learn to surf. At 8:15 in the morning we marched up Waikiki beach to a spot away from a lot of the tourists with somewhat shallow reef waters. These waters had almost constant waves. Before we got in, Massimo chatted with us and explained all the fundamentals of surfing. We practiced some poses, popping-up, and how things were going to work once we were in the water. Massimo marched us out on a stone pier and helped us every step of the way out into the water. Some surf instructors keep students close to the shore where the waves are breaking lightly and they can't go far. That's not Massimo's style. He takes you out into reaf waters where the waves can push you far. He makes sure you are comfortable and as safe as possible (surfing is inherently dangerous) the whole time. My fiancée had a blast and even started popping up and trying to really ride the waves. I was very impressed with how quickly she got it under Massimo's guidance. Admittedly, I am a little heavier and less flexible, but I still rode some waves on my stomach on the board, and even rode a wave almost all the way back to shore. Be ready for a work-out, but it's totally worth it with Massimo's surf lessons!

We had the best time with Massimo and Riley. They took us to so many awesome spots. We will…read moredefinitely use them in the future. Thank you for the best time.

LOST is my favorite TV show, and I always dreamed of going to Hawaii. This past April, my parents…read moreand I set sail from Sydney, Australia and ended our cruise in Honolulu. Naturally, since we left Sydney and ended up on "the Island," taking a LOST tour would be the perfect way to end our trip. When planning the trip, the only day we could spare for a full day tour of the island was May 2. I quickly found KOS Tours online which seemed to have the strongest and longest history of giving LOST-centric island tours. They had several half-day options to choose from, but we wanted the full circle tour to see the most in the limited time we had. So I pushed the button without hesitation and we were booked. When we got there, it turned out to only be my parents and me with one other person, so a great small group experience if you want to avoid large tour groups. Like many in other reviews, we had Greg Berquist as our guide. Greg was an extra several times on LOST, most notably appearing at Santa Rosa in scenes with Hurley. Some in other reviews had mixed feelings about Greg's opinions and theories about the show. Honestly, even though I didn't agree with everything he said, he argued his points well. It reminded me of how much I missed watching LOST when it first aired. Theorizing was fun back then and it's still fun to talk about the show now. So I truly appreciated the dialogue and thinking about the show differently than I was naturally inclined. Greg made the day fun, often engaging us in conversation. He used his film experience at times to direct us in taking some quirky and memorable pictures. As we drove from place to place, he loved giving us trivia which in some ways gave me confidence in how well I knew the show. However, he did stump us several times. According to Greg, we were the only group ever in all the years he has run this tour that correctly named all ten Dharma stations from memory. So that's cool. We visited so many places throughout the day, too many to list. But some notables were Sacred Hearts Academy (Eloise's church), Santa Rosa, the Byodo-In Temple, several key beaches from the show, the waterfall at Waimea, and Camp Erdman (the Dharma Barracks). Visiting the Dharma Barracks was the highlight of my day, walking around those famous cabins and taking pictures. What struck me the most is how it still looks just like the show, only with the buildings painted blue. Greg brought us to Ted's Bakery for lunch which was a really nice stop and a much needed pause during the day. So, if you're considering this tour, don't worry about food. Whether you stop at Ted's Bakery or somewhere else, you'll have time to eat. Do I recommend KOS Tours for a great LOST experience? Absolutely. We had a wonderful trip overall, but I think we really saved the best for last. We enjoyed our time chatting with Greg and seeing the sites where so many amazing scenes were shot for such a legendary show. This LOST fan was not disappointed. And if you ever take the LOST tour and I see you in another life, don't be surprised if I pull a Jack and say, "Now you're like me." Namaste!

I scour reviews for hotels and tours to make sure it's going to be a good experience for our…read moretravels. Prior to booking the specific tour I had questions which were answered quickly upon emailing. We arranged to meet at a soot in Waikiki (hey shoppers pick a meetup at A La Moana so you can shop after your tour). We headed down the ramp and wondered how we would find him but it was pretty easy with a license plate that said Lost on a grey Dharma van! First, I had absolutely no idea that the tour would be conducted by an actor from the show! Greg was in several scenes filmed in HI for Lost and greeted us with a smile & promise of visiting many Lost sites. I won't list all the sites as they may be different for your tour, we wanted ours specifically focused on Lost. I am a huge Lost fan, my husband and teenager were ambivalent. Greg had tons of trivia which we were terrible at but it made it so much fun for all of us. I loved that the tour wasn't rushed, I was able to spend as much time at the beach and the temple as I wanted to reflect on how much the show meant to me. They were both emotional moments and I really appreciate being able to absorb the reality of being there. While I loved every site that we saw (penny's boat!) those two were the highlights for me. I binged Lost on hulu last year and was grateful that for every site we stopped at Greg had pictures of the scene on his iPad to remind us of what occurred there. He gave a very detailed explanation and we had discussions where appropriate. Don't forget, he was an actor in the show so he had a lot of personal input which I loved! My teen said that was his favorite part. Greg and this tour company are unique, there was no attempt to upsell or bring their own camera to sell us pictures afterwards. At every site Greg asked if I wanted a picture and even had some special magic shots for certain sites! I can't tell you or it would be a spoiler for your experience. Greg I still want tshirts when you create them! He even has a custom made CD of his favorite Lost music, which was a treat. This tour with Greg was without a doubt the highlight of our trip, he was incredibly knowledgeable about Hawaii and Lost which is exactly what we were looking for. Not a Lost fan? He has lived in Hawaii all his life and the tour would have been just as meaningful without the movie references. I only wish that we planned to come back again as I would book the Jacob lighthouse hike as well. I guess at some point I'll say "we have to go back!". You could certainly make a list of what you want to see and tour Oahu on your own but you don't get to have the same experience as having a native guide you through it. Please don't hesitate to book a tour, make sure to ask for Greg for many fun surprises. Mahalo to Lost Tours Hawaii for the memories!

I was looking a food snorkeling place during my stay in Waikiki and this place was amazing! The…read moreentire trip exceeded my expectations from getting picked up by Aunty Sheryl to being dropped off at our boat. I love how informative the group was, especially Megan explaining to us the different coral reefs. We got the 2 for 1 special in which we didn't only see 4 turtles but also a pod of dolphins.

I absolutely enjoyed my experience! Auntie Cheryl shared the history of Waikiki as well as her…read morebeautiful spirit. She is so sweet and added something special to the ride. Capt. Zach, Bailey, Kaipo and Kazu were fun, entertaining, and super helpful. Would 1000% recommend

I cannot say enough great things about personal concierge and tour planner, Lauren Summers. I did…read morenot even know they offered that service, but right after we booked, I received a call from Lauren and she offered so many great recommendations for things to do around the Island as well as before our ATV/zip lining tour. Her knowledge of the Island makes her to the perfect personal concierge and tour planner. Did I mention that this is complimentary?! Lauren is so friendly and really nailed our vision for how to spend our time on the Island. If you are thinking of booking with Malama Tours, please ask for Lauren. You won't be disappointed and again, it's complimentary, so you can't go wrong.

Joe was a fantastic tour guide. We had a great time on our tour and got a great taste of the island.read more

Whale watching tour was wonderful! The waves were a bit choppy the day I went, but the ginger ale…read moreon-board helped tons. According to staff, the waves aren't always this way. I went close to the time of the storm warning, so makes perfect sense. The customer service is exceptional. Jack was working hard to make sure everyone was taken care of in terms of food and drink. The photographers were friendly. Jim was especially informative, kind and helpful. Ron made quite an impression with his whale sounds. Ron also gave my boyfriend and I a stamp of the humpback on our arms--hot cute! Lastly, the captain (I believe his name started with a "TH," maybe Thom?) was generous and brilliant. He was gracious enough to show my boyfriend and I the pilot station. Super cool! Hannah, the bartender was amazing--taking care of every guest with care. The virgin pina colada was yummy! The prices are super affordable. My boyfriend and I didn't see the whales breach; however, we got to see two humpbacks, flying fish and white terns. The views are beautiful. I was thankful for the size of the boat because I noticed many MUCH SMALLER boats in the water--meaning, greater susceptibility to sea sickness. Majestic by Atlantis Cruises also offers deals. My boyfriend and I appreciated our Kama'aina discount! The detailed check-in and parking info provided by Majestic was very helpful as well. If you don't see any whales, you're guaranteed a free redo--how cool is that? This was a magical experience, and I had a blast!

On the final night of our dream vacation, the Atlantis Sunset Cruise was the perfect…read moreending--peaceful, breathtaking, and truly unforgettable. I'm deeply grateful to the entire Atlantis staff for their outstanding service. From the warm aloha welcome to the thoughtful drinks, snacks, and engaging stories from the Captain and crew, every moment felt personal and enriching. Though I'm not great with names, every staff member was genuinely kind, professional, and attentive--going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Mahalo nui loa to the entire team for helping create a memory we'll cherish forever. You made our island getaway truly special.

Such wonderful service with this tour company and especially Joshua Manion. Josh is fantastic and…read moreoffered us some excellent tours. He has a wonderful personality and knows a lot about what he is talking about. He has a lot of great connections. Whenever you are in Honolulu, go to this company and ask for Joshua. You won't be disappointed.

@hawaii tour experts thank you very much to main director big T for helping me and my family enjoy…read morethis beautiful luau and time . Thanks also to the staff at Ka Moana luau family you did a great job hope to see it again one day ! Very beautiful view and atmosphere and fun time for my kids and my family alohas a must do ! Check out Hawaii tour experts staff for any fun activities, fun things for you and your family to do @ Oahu and even just for any information for restaurants to eat, places to go even help in Waikiki. Awesome for saving money

King Mike was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable in the history of the island. He…read morewas funny, friendly and patient with everyone. Especially, those that were late. He was very professional and polite. I would definitely recommend this tour!

This is a great tour…read more The guides tell great stories so you learn about the island. The stops are nice. We are kept on time without being rushed. I am so happy I got this tour We had Prince and Wang. These 2 made for a great day. We learned so much about the island and so much more.

Did this cruise last year as last minute and let me tell you this was the best dinner cruise yet!!…read moreThe food was frikkin good! So good I personally had to get the chef out and shake his hand n give him a tip! Talked stories for a while n he's very passionate n I can see y the food was just next level. Will be going again. Hope that chef is still there when I do go back!

Food: AMAZING! We had fish. It was tender and moist. The chef told us he was grilling it as we ate…read moresalad. The wasabi cream sauce made the dish with bok Choy, edamame beans, and rice. The salad had a really yummy sweet papaya sauce. Cheesecake standard but very yummy too! Best food on a boat. They even got our baby some fish and noodles and Cheetos. Service: Alex was so kind and attentive. My son got sea sick and she packed his food, gave me barf bags and a towel. She showed a spot where it was less rocky. She was lovely interacting with the children. Showed them all she decorated. Ambience: very chill vibe, clean bathrooms, Desiree was a cool bartender making everyone comfortable. It was very fun experience for our family. We got great pictures with Diamond head and the sunset. Captain was kind to take pictures while steering the ship. Loved it and will do again when Oahu!