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ISLAND ADVENTURE
ATLANTIS
SUBMARINES - Oahu
 Now
you can experience an unforgettable adventure aboard
a real passenger submarine. Your tour begins at Port
Hilton pier at the Hilton Hawaiian Village where a shuttle
boat sails you to the awaiting submarine. On your dive
100-feet below the surface, you will see the artificial
Atlantis Reef and a sunken ship which serves as home
for schools of colorful fish. Dives daily from 8:00
a.m., call (808) 973-9811 for reservations. Click here for more Atlantis Adventures.
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HAWAII WATER SPORTS
CENTER
 Hawai‘i
Water Sports Center has a fantastic special–three
exciting activities for only $79. Located on the water
at Koko Marina, just minutes from Hanauma Bay, they
offer a lineup of unbelievable water sports activities.
Try parasailing, jetskiing, scuba diving, wakeboarding,
waterskiing, surf lessons, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay,
or the Banana Boat, Bumper Tube and Glassbottom Boat
rides. For more information, call (808) 395-3773.
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HAWAIIAN
WATERS ADVENTURE PARK
 With over 20 wet ‘n’ wild rides and attractions on 25 acres in West O‘ahu, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park offers a variety of age-appropriate rides and amenities. It is a lush water wonderland offering the latest in waterpark thrills including a seven-story speed slide, a football-field-sized wave pool, SHAKA (the world’s wildest halfpipe), and Da’ FlowRider®. Resembling a giant house-hold funnel, the exciting Tornado is the park’s newest and biggest ride. From a 50-foot high platform, riders are blasted down a 130-foot long tunnel. On Fridays through Aug. 29, enjoy the park from 7 to 11 p.m. when it reopens, after its normal mid-afternoon closing time, for Dive’n’Movies and night-time fun on selected rides. Separate admission fees apply or enjoy both attractions at a discounted price. For information, summer hours and directions, call (808) 674-WAVE (9283) ext. 107. Visit them online at: www.HawaiianWaters.com.
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HAWAIIAN
WATERS ADVENTURE PARK: ISLAND ADVENTURES GOLF
 A separate new attraction at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is Island Adventures Golf, a high-end 18-hole miniature golf course designed to showcase Hawaiian culture. The course plays through four main areas fashioned after various environments found in Hawai‘i including an ocean and beach area complete with an outrigger canoe, model fish and a VW Bug. Separate admission fees apply for each attraction or enjoy both at a discounted price. For more information, call (808) 674-WAVE (9283) ext. 107. Visit them online at: www.HawaiianWaters.com.
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KUALOA RANCH
Take a 4,000-acre working cattle ranch–spread from
steep mountain cliffs to the sparkling sea–add
horseback, ATV and narrated Jungle Expedition Tours to create a destination that offers a great time for
everyone. Kualoa Ranch, on the northeastern side of
O‘ahu, is a visit to the country with the charm of a
neighbor island, and just a half hour from Waikiki.
The ATV tour takes riders into the valley where "Jurassic
Park" and other feature films were made. Riders traverse ancient valleys and jungles, go beneath mountain cliffs and through hundreds of acres fo beautiful scenery. Horseback riders take different trails which wind beneath
the cliffs and overlook the ocean, offering vistas of
Mokoli‘i Island and ancient Hawaiian fishponds. Narrated
tours of the ranch travel to movie sets, flower and gardens, and historical exhibits. For more information,
call (808) 237-7321.
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MAKANI LUXURY CATAMARAN
Welcome aboard the Makani Luxury Catamaran and experience
this new sailing adventure. Feel the thrill as one of
the fastest and most luxurious catamarans in Honolulu
slices through the blue waters of Hawai‘i. Cruise the
coast and open water alongside dolphins, whales (in
season) and sea turtles (known as honu
in Hawaiian). Makani’s plush surroundings–a full-service
bar, delicious food and a large LCD TV with surround-sound
stereo system–and unsurpassed service of Captain
Jon Jepson and crew will spoil you. Makani is the first
choice to feel the thrill and adventure on the ocean
as you've never experienced before. Daily two-hour sails
depart at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Private
and celebrity charters are also available. Call (808)
888-4MAKANI or toll-free at 1-888-462-5264
for more information.
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"SASHIMI" FUN FISHING
Here’s the kind of sunset cruise for the sportsman who
wants more than a sit-down dinner and a drink with an
umbrella. Climb aboard either their 47’ or 65’ Delta
or 57’ Catamaran for a four-hour sunset bottom-fishing
adventure in search of mackerel, snapper, akule
(Bigeye Scad), and more. Rod, tackle and bait, a Local
Style BBQ, and Waikiki transportation are included.
If you want to see a different side of Hawai‘i’s nightlife,
try going on Sashimi’s Midnight Shark Hunt. Call
(808) 955-FISH (3474).
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SEA
LIFE PARK HAWAII by DOLPHIN DISCOVERY
 Sea
Life Park by Dolphin Discovery, seen in the Sony Pictures
romantic comedy “50 First Dates” starring
Adam Sandler and Drew
Barrymore, is home to Hawai‘i’s most fascinating
entertainers, including dolphins, sea lions and penguins.
This fun-filled and educational marine park at Makapu‘u
Point features shows and exhibits that make for a delightful
family adventure. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Transportation from select Waikiki locations is
available starting at $5 per person. For direction,
after visiting Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, turn right
on Kalaniana‘ole Highway and continue driving about
4.5 miles–past Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach and
Makapu‘u Point–to Sea Life Park. For more information,
and to ask about Sea Life Lu‘au, the only lu‘au in the
world with a Dolphin Show as well as a Polynesian Revue,
call (808) 259-7933 or visit www.SeaLifeParkHawaii.com
or www.DolphinDiscovery.com.
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