Marina & Darren

We will discover that there is a variety of nightlife options available in Waikiki. With so many bars, restaurants and venues to choose from, we will check with the concierge or the local guides to see what events are happening. In an enchanting setting, we will enjoy a round or two of tropical concoctions, classic cocktails, beer, wine, and tantalizing appetizers while being entertained by the smooth rhythms of the Islands.

With your generous contribution, we will be able to embark on a tour of Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor features a number of exciting historic tours to the site of the United States entrance into World War II. These tours are designed for our convenience and to fit our schedule.

On our tropical honeymoon in paradise, we will take a trip on the Pineapple Express where we will learn all about pineapples in Hawaii, race through the world’s largest maze, or take part in a garden tour. We will be sure to pick up some world famous Dole Whip, their signature ice cream for a delightful, sweet treat!

Oahu’s North Shore is known for its concentrated, amazing surf. With your thoughtful wedding gift, we will take part in surf lessons with a top quality, ST longboard or shortboard, including a pre-surf instruction on the beach with a world-class surf coach. What better place to learn than with the pros?

Stand up paddle is a unique hybrid of surfing and canoe paddling and Waikiki is one of the best places to try out and learn this new sport. We will take beginner or advanced stand up paddle lessons with an experienced professional on our Hawaiian honeymoon. Your contribution allows us to discover an exciting experience that we will never forget!

With your lovely wedding gift, we will get to explore Kualoa Ranch on ATVs. We will ride deep into Ka‘a‘awa Valley and witness famous movies locations, enjoy breathtaking views of the property from the mountains to the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

We will embark on a horseback riding adventure on our Hawaiian honeymoon! At Kualoa Ranch, we will ride the southern half of the ranch on horses to see movie sites, witness views of the famed Mokoli‘I Island and their ancient 800-year old Hawaiian fishpond.

Together, we will discover an underwater world of majesitc beauty without even getting wet! In the safety and comfort of an air-conditioned, Coast Guard approved submarine, we will dive to depths well over 100 feet. The Atlantis dive site is teeming with green turtles, sharks, stingrays, yellow tangs, eels, and many other species of underwater marine life.

Snorkeling is the most popular activity on Hanauma Bay and on our honeymoon, we will get to experience it! Swimming just above the coral rocks and spotting amazing sea creatures is a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend the day on the island. Even inexperienced snorkelers can have a great time swimming with the Hawaiian wildlife in Hanauma Bay.

Makani Kai Helicopters offer us spectacular aerial tours of the island. We will get some of the best views and the most memorable tours of Hawaii. We will see Pearl Harbor and the bookends of WWII, the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri, the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, Aloha Tower and Marketplace, and historic Honolulu Harbor, pass beneath in a wave of color. We will get a bird’s eye view of Punchbowl, the National Cemetery of the Pacific, as well as Waikiki, Diamond Head and the splendor of Hanauma Bay. Touring by helicopter is the only way to see many of Oahu’s natural attractions, including the towering Sacred Falls, the lush rainforests, hidden valleys of the interior, and razor-sharp ridges eroded by eons of wind and weather.