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!

KOS Tours is a Disgusting Company and RUINED our vacation! Our whole family came to Oahu to do the…read moreKOS Lost Tour. 20 minutes before pickup, we were notified no one was coming for us. We should have listened to all of the negative reviews! We trusted the agent's promises, which was a huge mistake. We pleaded and pleaded! My wife and our kids are devastated! Such a incredibly horrible company. They just don't care. We are leaving this review as we don't want this to happen to anyone else!

Our guide, George, was super on it! Laid back and open to the group and ready for anything they…read moreneeded! First stop...Coral Craters for 1/2 zipline (3 runs and a mini-hike)=SUPER FUN! Second stop... snorkeling at Electric Beach and IN A GROUP and with LIFEGUARDS accompanying us (sweet)! Last stop...lunch (extra but planned expense) at Da Crawfish & Crab Shack in Kapolei=delicious!! The only thing to make this tour better is if the van's seats reclined for a nap on the way back! Oh, if there was a cool shirt to buy would have been a nice final touches too. Definitely have to do this again!!

Found this tour on Groupon. Usually when I Groupon I look at…read morethe reviews on yelp. However, I took a risk and purchased it. If you are ever in Hawaii uncle Tony is the best! True hawaiiian. He stories and jokes are funny! Let me start off by saying this is the most cheapest tour I've ever gotten in Hawaii! You can't beat this price... uncle Tony was my favorite part of the tour! He is hilarious and has a big heart! For a full day of activities and a tour can't beat that price. We started at 7am until 3pm Anyways, uncle Tony is the best! He is hilarious. He kept us entertain the whole ride. He was joking and singing. I felt so comfortable. I get car motion sickness but not during this tour. Was laughing the whole time! About this tour: They offer free pickup from Waikiki. -You get pick-up up from your location (for me it was 333seaside ave in Waikiki) - he starts picking up other people in other locations - next thing he takes us driving to coral crater where we did zip lining! We did 3 Ziplines. (LOVED THIS PLACE) -he offered us free Hawaiian donuts -during the drive he was letting us what is what as we pass by locations and its brief history about it. Such as Pearl Harbor or good inexpensive places to visit. - next place we went was snorkeling at Kapolei. His niece was the one who guided us. She is so sweet and such an amazing diver! - we went to a restaurant that uncle Tony recommended. It was so yummy! - lastly, we went on home. We entertainment from uncle Tony and more history lessons! I failed history twice in college. I really hate learning about history but uncle Tony kept it entertaining. I learned so much from him. If you're ever in Hawaii I suggest doing this tour. I promise you there is not better deal.

What an amazing tour. My wife and I visited multiple sites while our tour guide gave us a history…read morelesson of the island of Oahu. It's a long, enjoyable tour, that never felt rushed. Don't hesitate. Book your tour asap.

This is a very fun and informative train ride. You really get a look at the way pineapples are…read moreraised and harvested. The information you get is very interesting and the ride is enjoyable. We paid extra to get front seating, which was worth the money because you didn't wait in what became a very long line. Highly recommend this.

My husband and I just finished our Hawaiian getaway and we're so lucky to have known Sefo who…read moreintroduced us to the tours that North Shore can provide us. We particularly loved the Oahu Island Tour. Our tour guide, Ian, was excellent and I can do that tour all-over again! Thanks to North Shore Tours for a very memorable and enjoyable vacation!

very enjoyable and full day! Our guide, Nevin, was personable and full of great information. We…read morelearned a lot and had fun seeing the sites and snorkeling with turtles.

So happy my gf and I signed up for this amazing tour! We got picked up early in the morning around…read more7:50 and returned back to our place around 4pm. We got to see many beautiful places in the big island including sea turtles and final destination was the dole plantation. Also got to try different kinds of macadamia nuts in between tours and ended up buying 6 bags with different flavors to take back home. Nevin has a great personality and very knowledgeable about the island. I learned from him a lot about the island. MarMarvie's driving skills is really good! He is very friendly too. Thank you so much guys for making this an unforgettable experience!!!

We were picked up at 7:20 am and got back to our drop off at 4pm! It was an all day adventure! We…read moregot to see a blow hole, tons of mountains, hear lots of old Hawaiian stories and history! Our tour guide, Nevin, was amazing (he totally looks like a Targaryen from game of thrones). We stopped for lunch (not included) and it was super yummy! All different kinds of shrimp options. Or chicken strips. My favorite part, obviously, was snorkeling with the turtles! We saw probably 4 or 5 huge turtles in the hour that we were there. After snorkeling we went to the dole plantation and a macadamia nut farm bit were very neat!

Cheryl and Ryuki were the best guides !! They made the tour fun and it was the best thing I did…read morewhile visiting the island I highly recommend. I learned so much! Family friendly

Great tour! Driver spoke English and Japanese and narrated in both languages..more of an island…read moretour than a food tour.

Semi-Private Snorkel Tour --7:15 AM Departure…read more If you're debating whether the early departure is worth it-- it absolutely is. Being the first boat out in the morning makes a huge difference. The ocean was calm, conditions were excellent, and we weren't surrounded by multiple tour boats. For long stretches it genuinely felt like we had the reef to ourselves. Sam and Ella were in-cred-ible. Professional, knowledgeable, and very clearly people who love what they do. They struck the perfect balance of being attentive while still letting everyone enjoy the experience naturally. We felt extremely safe the entire time, and they were just genuinely joyful humans to spend the morning with. And I have to mention the turtles. We saw at least eight. Not just in the distance-- they were everywhere. Below us in the reef, gliding past us at the surface, popping up for air unexpectedly. At one point we were actively looking around just to make sure we weren't about to bump into one. Also...calling them "little" would be inaccurate. Some of these turtles were big-- absolutely stunning animals. Swimming alongside them, surrounded by hundreds of reef fish, was one of those rare travel moments that sticks with you. A core memory, without question. -- San Diego

We had such an amazing time with Hawaii Ocean Charters! We took the boat out for a snorkeling…read moreexcursion and saw so many beautiful fish and turtles, and to top it all off, we were lucky enough to see dolphins too, such an incredible and exciting experience! The crew was absolutely wonderful, so sweet, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to be around. They created such a great atmosphere and made the whole experience feel relaxed, safe, and exciting. I would say this was by far one of the best boat excursions I've ever done, and I would 100% recommend Hawaii Ocean Charters to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience on the water. Definitely book with them, you won't regret it!

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!

Location 3.5: Kewalo Harbor off of Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu Oahu, Hawaii. This is a few miles to…read morethe west of Waikiki beach and not a short walk from there. You can drive, take a taxi, bus or Uber, or the Prince Kuhio staff can arrange pickup and drop off for you at an additional cost. There is plenty of paid parking at the harbor. Service 5: Super nice and friendly staff, all the way from the reception team to the photographer, the servers, the bartender, the chef and the captain. Ambiance 5: The enthusiasm of the staff rubs off on the guests. It is a happy gathering with breathtaking views. We took the Friday night dinner-cruise which lasted longer (and was more costly) so that we could enjoy the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks. The ship 3: The Prince Kuhio was first commissioned in 1984 as a passenger ferry. In 2020, she became part of the Prince Kuhio Tours family and was converted for use in scenic dining cruises. It can accommodate up to 138 passengers with plenty of outdoor and indoor space for dining, cocktails, and sightseeing. The upper, open deck where we sat, has 2 person and 4 person tables with all bench seats facing forward. The set up is optimized for sightseeing which is great. Viewing-wise, every seat is a good seat. Accommodation-wise, the setup is simple and not really fine-dining; hard seats with no cushioning, no tablecloths or cloth napkins, no metal silverware and no glassware. There is a bar facing the dining tables which at the time of our visit in August 2025 only served soft drinks and non-alcoholic mixers. For some undisclosed reason no alcohol was being sold on board but guests were encouraged to bring their own, which we did! Not sure if this is a long-term situation or temporary. The alcohol situation is not clearly stated on their website so if you plan to be drinking you might want to inquire ahead of time whether you should bring your own. The lower deck is enclosed and views are limited compared to the upper deck. The admission price for the lower deck is a little less ($115 vs. $132 at the time of our visit). The restrooms are aft on the lower deck. Again pretty basic. Boarding and seating 3: We got there plenty of time ahead of the scheduled boarding but there was already a long line outside. There was very little supervision. The line was disorganized and people were cutting in and jumping the line. We were greeted cheerfully at the entrance, checked in, and photographed for a separately-sold souvenir photo. Although we had paid for upper deck seating as a family of four, by the time we got there all tables were taken. Again there was no supervision by the staff and it was kind of a "free for all". We had to personally negotiate with the other guests (who had spread out over multiple tables) to secure a 4-seat table. This was a little chaotic and unexpected. Food 4: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner have different menus. We had taken the Sunset Dinner Cruise. Dinner included a garden salad, an entrée and a dessert (cheesecake). For the entrée, you are limited to Fish (Catch of the Day) or Beef Short Ribs. We all had the fish and it was delicious and nicely plated. Given the amount of people that they feed in as short as a time, I do not know how they do it but it came out really well. We met the chef who was going around and meeting the guests after the dinner was served, and he told us that everything is done fresh and on premises in real time. Hats off to the chef and the staff! Drinks 3: As mentioned earlier, they only served soft drinks and mixers at the time of our visit in August 2025. No alcohol was sold on board but patrons were encouraged to bring their own. Suggest you check ahead of time with Prince Kuhio Tours whether this is still the situation. The Last Word 4: The breathtaking views, the friendly crew and the delicious (albeit limited in options) food offerings elevate this experience to a solid 4. I wish they could do better with the boarding process and the seating arrangements. Overall a great experience!