Published on Sep, 2024
I visited O'ahu for my stepmom's 60th birthday. Always fearful of drowning, my stepmom never learned to swim, so surprisingly to me, Hawaii was her dream destination. Nevertheless, it was a weeklong vacation packed with tours, food, and celebrations. I enjoyed many water-based activities alongside other tourists, but I wanted at least one with my stepmom. On our final day in O'ahu, I coaxed her into joining me on my final water-based adventure, assuring her she'd get a lifejacket and she wouldn't have to get off the vessel.
Beyond the confines of any hotel, you'll quickly see that there are loads of activities to keep you occupied, and in O'ahu, there are tons of companies to do them with. But this was her first time on the water, and I wanted to make it epic. I was overwhelmed by the options and asked my stepmom to join me in our hotel lobby for coffee and tea to sift through the brochures. I was standing in line, and my eyes wandered toward the YOLO snorkeling sign, and I took it. We found ourselves journeying to swim amongst the turtles. YOLO did not disappoint. They guaranteed we'd see turtles, and they delivered.
True to their namesake, the YOLO staff was encouraged by the stepmom to embrace the moment. Staff worked to ensure that my stepmom safely made it off the boat, and staff member Diego held her hand and swam alongside her. His courage to support her through her fears was remarkable. I will not tell you that my stepmom learned to swim or stayed in the water longer than a minute because she didn't. YOLO captured the moment in the film, and she continues to boast about her bravery. Without YOLO adventures, their supportive staff, and Diego, I don't think she'd ever have the courage. I'm happy to report that she has since registered for swim lessons.
Booking with YOLO was simple, and the value for the price was unbeatable. Yolo isn't just an activity; it's an experience.