Hawaii Vacations: 10 Great Adventures

Here's some Hawaiian vacation activities that are sure to create great memories for a life time. What: Hawaii Snorkeling Where: Ohahu - Waikiki Beach Who: Paradise Cruises Description: If you'd love to get up close and personal with beautiful tropical fish, then a snorkeling cruise is something you can't miss. You'll climb onboard The Starlet and head out to the Kewalo Reef, with the famous Diamond Head as your backdrop. The fish have been hand fed, so they're plenty friendly. This is a very nice excursion if you are a snorkeling novice. Other activities include windsurfing, kayaking, a floating trampoline, and a water slide. Relax on deck while sunbathing. A BBQ lunch is included. What: Hawaii Luau Where: Ohahu Who: Germaines Luau Description: Imagine being a guest at a grand Hawaiian luau. As you sit comfortably amongst new friends and old, you watch the royal procession enter with fanfare, and witness the imu ceremony--see a roasted pig raised up from the ground. Then you dine on traditional Hawaiian dishes like poi and haupia, as well as, Mainland favorites like fried chicken and tossed salad. After your scrumptious meal you sit back and enjoy the wonderful Polynesian entertainers featuring dancers from Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji and Samoa. Many consider this the best luau in all of Hawaii. What: Swim with the Dolphins Where: Ohahu Who: Dolphin Excursions Description: You've fantasized about it. Now it's time to do it. You'll be taken out on a boat with about twenty or so other dolphin lovers off of Ohahu's western shore. There you'll see plenty of spinner dolphins frolicking in the early morning seas. You'll be given expert snorkeling instruction so that even beginners can slip into the water and swim amongst the sea's friendliest inhabitants. As a bonus, you may get to see whales, sea turtles and other exotic sea life. What: Experience Polynesian Culture Where: Ohahu Who: Polynesian Cultural Center Description: Learn about the rich history of Polynesian cultural traditions at this popular Hawaiian attraction. See live demonstrations of carving tiki statues, dancing with fire knives, barefoot tree climbing, and the IMAX