All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

It was a plan that included transportation and a cruise. As long as you are at the meeting place on time, you can relax and enjoy the convenience of being taken care of, which is priceless.

There was breakfast included, but since the weather was nice right after departure, everyone went out to the deck to enjoy themselves, so I was glad I didn’t add that option.

As for the whales, I was able to see a few spouting water and their dorsal fins. If I could wish for more, I would have liked to see more whales playing around.

The tour itself was very good, but since I didn’t get to see the whales as I had hoped, I rated it as good. I would like to participate again.

送迎とクルーズ付きプランでした
時間通り、集合場所にいればあとは連れて行ってもらえるので、お金には変えられない安心とラク、便利さでした。
朝食付きもありましたが、出航してすぐ天気良かったので皆、デッキへ出てそれぞれ楽しんでいたので付けなくて良かったな、と思いました。

肝心のクジラは、潮を吹いてる所と背びれを数頭見ることができました。
欲を言えばもう少し多くのクジラと遊んでいる姿を見たかったです

ツアー自体はとても良かったですが、自分の中で思ったようなクジラを見ることができなかったので、よかったの評価にしました
また参加したいと思います

The sunset and the starry sky were truly wonderful. The guide took photos with a professional camera, and I received beautiful pictures later that I could never have captured with my amateur digital camera. It was the best service.

サンセットも星空も、本当に素晴らしかったです。
ガイドの方が本格的なカメラで写真を撮ってくださり、素人のデジカメでは撮れないようなきれいな写真を後でいただけました。最高のサービスでした。

I had a wonderful time on the cruise ship. Crab and steak are my favorite foods, but my most memorable experience was with my tour bus driver, Lola Tripp. She was an amazing woman, and her lively personality and insight into oahu made my trip worthwhile. I definitely recommend anyone who wants a good experience to apply for the Lola bus! Give five stars.

Very nice time on the ship. Plenty of room to move around to see whales. Saw 8 whales on our trip. Lots of blows and flukes. I recommend this trip to anyone looking for a whale sighting. The boat was professionally staffed and the buffet was good.

At first, the children were happy to be on the boat, but perhaps due to bad luck, even though the weather was nice, we couldn't see anything. They provided trivia about whales over the intercom, but everyone around seemed a bit deflated since we didn't see anything. I'll just chalk it up to bad luck.

最初は船に乗れて子供も喜んでいましたが、運が悪かったのかて天気も良かったけれども何も見れませんでした。クジラのトリビアなどを船内放送で教えてくれるのですが、何も見れなかった事に対して周りもしらけ気味。運が悪かったと思っておきます

Amy offered a very personal tour-- only 5 of us in her van. She is well acquainted with cast and crew members and very knowledgeable about both Hawaii Five O shows. Loved how she pulled up video footage from specific episodes as we were traveling in the same locations. Even if you're not a fan of the show, this tour is a great way to see favorite Oahu spots--the courthouse, Tantulus, Punchbowl/Veterans Cemetary. And the warm malasadas topped off an amazing morning!

At first, I was disappointed because I couldn't see any whales on the day I had reserved, but I was able to get another boarding ticket. And on the second try! I saw them! I was really lucky since I had a free day! After we spotted the whales, the captain quickly moved to a spot where we could see them well, which made it very easy to view! I was so moved! Thank you! Since it was a large cruise ship, I didn't experience any seasickness. By the way, the shuttle bus fee of $15 is self-funded. We used THEBUS.

最初、予約していた日には鯨は見れず落胆していましたが、再度乗船チケットを発券してもらいました。で、２回目！見れました！予定が無い日があったので本当にラッキーでした！鯨発見後は、キャプテンが鯨がよく見えるスポットに素早く移動していただいたいおかげで、とても見やすかったです！感動しました！ありがとうございましたら！大型客船の為、船酔いも無しでした。因みに送迎バス代15ドルは自己負担です。私達はTHEBUS利用しました。

This time, we participated in a family trip with my 84-year-old mother-in-law, my 78-year-old aunt, my wife, and my daughter. The weather was perfect, and the view of Diamond Head from the sea was amazing. Additionally, the lei-making and hula dance lessons were a great memory, as both my mother-in-law and aunt are experienced and were very happy. We were also moved to encounter the main attraction, the whales. The boat was large, and the crew was wonderful, making for a great experience. Thank you to all the crew members.

今回は84歳の義理母、78歳の叔母、妻と娘の5人での親孝行旅行で、ツアーに参加しました。
天気も最高で、海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドの景色は最高でした。
また、レイ作りやフラダンスレッスンは、母も叔母も経験者なので良い思い出になったと大喜びでした。
メインの鯨とも遭遇できて感動しました。
船も大きくクルーも素敵な方ばかりで、いい気持ちでした。
クルーの皆様有難うございました。

I was able to see the backs and tails of whales from quite a distance several times, but I was hoping to see them up close, so I felt a bit disappointed, which led to this rating. Around mid to late March seems to be the end of the season, so it might be that there are many instances where you can't see them.

かなり遠くにクジラの背中や尾ひれを何回か見ることが出来ましたが、もっと近くでクジラを見られることを期待してしまっていましたので、ちょっと残念な気持ちになってしまい、このような評価となりました。3月中旬-下旬あたりは時期的にもう終盤のようですので、見れないことも多いかもしれません。

Participants can take photos, but there is a significant difference in the number of downloadable photos between those who have many and those who have few. Since we all paid the same fee, I was disappointed when I checked later.

参加者は写真を撮っていただけるんですが　ダウンロードできる写真の枚数が多い人と少ない人で違いすぎます。同じ料金を払っているのですから　後で確認した時に　がっかりしました。

The canoe show and night show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, as well as the hula lessons, were very enjoyable. Our guide, Kelina, was knowledgeable and made the tour both fun and informative. I felt that the bus driver's driving was quite wild, and I hope that can be improved. Overall, it was a highly satisfying tour.

ポリネシアンセンターのカヌーショウとナイトショウ、フラのレッスンがとても楽しかったです。ガイドのケリーナさんが知識豊富でとても楽しく為になる内容のツアーでした。バスの運転手さんの運転がかなりワイルドでそこだけは改善してほしいと思いました。トータルでは最高に満足度の高い内容のツアーでした。

We’ve taken this cruise several times and love it every time! The food is excellent, the crew is so accommodating, the music is relaxing and Captain Rick is the best. The water was a little ruff so the crew waited on us hand and foot. Captain Rick was funny and went further out in the ocean to avoid a rain shower on the way back so everyone didn’t get soaked. Oh! And Boyd is full of history stories about the island. We strongly recommend this dinner cruise for everyone. There were 2 elderly people on the cruise and the crew got them on board and to their seat safely. We would rather take this cruise then go to a luau. Great job Body Glove!

Since it was a nature tour, I participated with the understanding that it would be affected by the weather that day. I was able to enjoy the sunset, but the starry sky was obscured by clouds, and I could only observe about 20%. I was impressed by the tour company's consideration, as they mentioned that if the entire tour was unsatisfactory, they would provide a tour ticket valid for two years.

自然が相手のツアーなのでその日の天候で左右されると心ずもりして参加しました。夕日はしっかりと観賞できましたが、星空は雲がかかり20%程しか観察できませんでした。ツアーの全てが駄目な場合は2年間有効なツアー券を下さるとの事、ツアー会社の心配りに感心致しました。

The weather on the day was cloudy. According to the guide who picked us up, the situation was severe regarding whether we could enter the mountain. There were areas along the way where it rained heavily. After arriving at the Onizuka Visitor Center, we waited for the final decision while enjoying our lunch. The result was that the gate was closed, and we couldn't summit... In the end, we finished by watching the starry sky. It was disappointing, but I now have homework for my next trip to the Big Island.

当日の天気は曇り。ピックアップしてもらってからのガイドさんによると、入山できるか厳しい状況との事。途中、すごい雨も降るエリアがありました。オニヅカビジターセンターに到着してから、お弁当を頂きながら最終判断待ち。結果は、ゲートが締まり登頂できず・・・。最後は星空を見て終了でした。残念でしたが、次回のハワイ島での宿題ができました。

The Japanese driver provided guidance on the scenery and a brief history of Hawaii. It was such a satisfying tour that I almost forgot the main event was horseback riding.

Of course, all the horses at Turtle Bay Resort were charming, and the riding staff were wonderful people. On my next trip to Hawaii, I plan to take some time to explore beyond just Waikiki.

日本人運転手さんが車窓や、ハワイの簡単な歴史など、ガイドもしてくださいました。メーンイベントが乗馬であることをうっかり忘れてしまうほどの、大満足なツアーでした。

もちろん、タートルベイリゾートの馬たちは皆んなチャーミングで、乗馬スタッフもステキな方たちでした。
次のハワイ旅行の機会には、ワイキキだけではなく時間をとって足を伸ばしてみようと思いました。

Shortly after setting sail, we were able to see two shadows, and the journey continued alongside a mother and her calf. It was a tour where we shared the excitement with the crew while watching their backs, dorsal fins, and occasionally seeing them spout water.

The crew and captain's announcements were in English, but perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, they used simple words. We were also able to view specimens of vertebrae and some simple research materials, and they provided explanations while we looked at them.

Although the weather in the Waikiki area was unfortunate, we were not caught in the rain while at sea and were able to enjoy a relaxing time while watching a beautiful rainbow.

出航してまもなく、２つの影を見ることができ、そのまま親子二頭に付き添う航海でした。
背中、尾びれ、たまに潮吹きを見守りながらクルーさんと感動を分かち合う、そんなツアーでした。

クルー、船長さんのアナウンスは英語ですが、日本人の多いツアーだからか、簡単な単語を使ってくれます。
背骨の標本や、簡単な研究資料なども閲覧可能で、見ていると説明もしてくださいました。

ワイキキエリアはあいにくのお天気でしたが、海上で雨に降られることもなく、綺麗な虹を見ながらのんびりした時間を過ごすことができました。

I participated based on the information that whales are still migrating in March. But in the end, it was just a brief glimpse of something far away, and I couldn't tell if it was really a whale or not. We weren't given any re-boarding tickets either. Hmm, is this how it usually is...? I've heard rumors that they haven't been seen at all for the past two weeks. I wish they had canceled it then... The wind was also too strong, and it wasn't pleasant at all. I won't be doing this again!

3月は鯨がまだ回遊しているという情報をもとに参加。　でも結局ほんとに遠くにチラッと見えたか見えないかで終了。　再乗船券も配られず。う〜ん　こんなもんなんですかねぇ〜。。。　風の噂にここ２週間ぐらい全然見えないと言う事。　なら中止して欲しかった。。。　風もあまりに強く気持ちよかったわけでもなく。　再度はないですね！

The sunset and starry sky can be affected by weather conditions, but they always guide you with the best points of the day in mind. They provide thoughtful restroom breaks and souvenir recommendations, and gradually acclimate you to the high altitude, so it wasn't physically taxing. I had the best Haleakalā sunset and stargazing experience. They provide plenty of warm gear, but for those who are concerned about the cold, I recommend preparing even more as if for mid-winter.

天候のコンディションによりサンセットや星空は左右されますが、その日の最高ポイントを常に考えて案内してくださいます。細やかなトイレ休憩やお土産のオススメ、高地にも徐々に慣らして行けるので体も辛くなりませんでした。最高のハレアカラーサンセット・星空体験ができました。防寒グッズを十分用意してくださってますが、寒さが心配と思われる方はさらに自身で真冬並みに備えることをオススメします。

I was really glad to finally go on the Mauna Kea tour, and I was also blessed with great weather, experiencing the best sunset and a starry sky that took my breath away!

Regarding the tour content, aside from some road paving issues, the drive was smooth. The bento we had at the Onizuka Visitor Center was delicious, and the consideration for photo opportunities during the sunset and stargazing at the summit exceeded my expectations. The care provided was exceptional, and the enthusiasm of the staff member, Matsuchan, really shone through. This tour definitely ranks high among the optional tours I've experienced!

念願のマウナケア山ツアーに行けただけでも良かったですが、お天気にも恵まれ最高のサンセットと満天の星空観測を体験させていただき感謝感激でした！
ツアー内容に関しても、一部道路の舗装事情は別としてドライブもスムーズ、途中立ち寄ったオニズカビジターセンターで頂いたお弁当、山頂でのサンセットや☆観測の写真撮影や時間の配慮など、思った以上の厚いケアーとスタッフ松ちゃんさんの”熱さ”も伝わり、今まで経験したオプショナルツアーでもかなりポイントアップです！

I think there are various activities that keep things interesting. The staff was friendly, and it was a fun day. I definitely recommend it!

いろんなアクティビティがあり飽きないと思います
スタッフも親切でたのしい一日でした
ぜひおすすめします

It was a wonderful tour. The sunset and the starry sky were, of course, beautiful! The explanations were plentiful and enjoyable. Above all, it was a tour filled with love. The memories and the scenery are truly treasures.

ステキなツアーでした。
サンセットも星空ももちろんステキでした！
たくさん説明してくださり、お話が楽しく。何より愛情つまったツアーでした。
とても思い出と景色は宝物です。

We started with sightseeing in the morning and entered the center at 1 PM. The daytime shows and the park tour were enjoyable, and both lunch and dinner were delicious. I watched the night show from the front row center and was moved to tears by the dancers' powerful performance. I will definitely go again next time. Thank you very much to the guide who took care of us during this tour. I hope to see you again next year.

午前中の観光から始まり１３時にセンターに入りました。
昼間のショーも園内ツアーも楽しく、ランチやディナーは美味しく、ナイトショーは、前列中央で見ましたがダンサーの皆さんの迫力に感動し、涙が出ました。
次回も必ず行きます。
今回のツアーでお世話になったガイドさん　本当にありがとうございました。
来年　またお会いできるといいです。

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the best sunset without any obstructions. The starry sky was also a breathtaking experience, truly one for a lifetime. It was especially magical to have the constellations pointed out and explained with a laser pointer. I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises.

天候に恵まれて、遮るもののない最高のサンセットを見ることが出来ました。また星空も満天の世界で一生ものの体験が出来ました。特に星空の星座をレーザーポインターで指し示して解説するのはとても幻想的で良かったです。また機会があればぜひ参加したいと思いました

I was skeptical about whether I would be able to see whales, but I was able to see a mother and baby whale beautifully. It was truly amazing. There was also an announcement in Japanese on the boat. The boat was clean and nice as well. It became a wonderful memory.

クジラを観れるかどうか半信半疑でしたが、見事に親子のクジラを観ることができました。ほんとに最高でした。船上では日本語のアナウンスもありました。船も綺麗で良かったです。
良い思い出になりました。

We were so impressed with the staff, facilities, equipment and respect for the land at Kipu Ranch Adventures. Our guide Josh and his "tailgunner" Chase did and outstanding job. Josh, though not a native Hawaiian has been on the Island for 18 years and is quite a historian on this region. It was such a pleasure watching his enthusiasm for preserving the history and ambiance of this beautiful land.

The Rice Family who owns this property is blessed to have Kipu Ranch Adventures here to protect this land and inspire each of us to promote the protection of this historical property. Thank you to Kipu Ranch and the Rice Family, we had a wonderful visit and will be back soon.

I was impressed by the location at the summit of Mauna Kea, where various observatories from different countries are located! The winds were so strong that I felt like I might be blown away, but I was able to see a very beautiful sunset. When we changed locations for stargazing, as night fell, the stars began to appear one after another, and the guide's fluent explanations made everything very easy to understand. This was a tour I really wanted to experience, so I felt very lucky to hear that it had not been able to take place the day before.

マウナケア山頂では各国の天文台などがあるロケーションに感激‼
飛ばされそうなほどの強風でしたが、とても綺麗なサンセットを見ることが出来ました。
場所を変えての星空観測も日が暮れるにつれて、星が続々と見えるようになり、ガイドさんの流暢な説明でとても分かりやすかったです。
是非とも体験したかったツアーでしたので、前日までは決行できなかったと聞きとてもラッキーでした。

With excitement in our hearts, we boarded the luxurious cruise ship "Star of Honolulu." We chose the "no meal option," but since the gathering was early in the morning, many people were enjoying a buffet breakfast on board.

As we cruised off the coast of Waikiki, we spotted about three whales, but we could mostly see just their backs. Just when we were about to give up, we finally witnessed a blow (spouting) scene, which brought us a sense of relief.

　期待に胸膨らませながら豪華クルーズ船「スターオブホノルル号」に乗船。
我々は「食事なしコース」を選択しましたが、集合が早朝だったので船内でブッフェ形式の朝食を摂っている人たちも多くいました。
　ワイキキ沖合をクルーズしていると、３頭ほど鯨が見られましたがほとんどが背中の部分のみ、諦めかけていた時ついにブロー(潮吹き)シーンが見られ、まあ何とか安堵の気持ちになりました。

The starry sky at Mauna Kea is truly beautiful. It's more beautiful than the word "beautiful" can express, but since I can't think of any other words right now, I'll just say it's beautiful. For those who haven't seen it, it's hard to convey, but when you see this, you can't help but think, "Are there really this many stars in the world?"

What I found to be the best part of this tour is that you can take photos with the starry sky at Mauna Kea. Capturing the night sky with a camera is really difficult, but on this tour, the guide provided a camera specifically for the stars, allowing us to take pictures with the stunning starry sky.

It was a tour that will be remembered both in records and in memory. The Orion and Sirius constellations that I usually see now shine brighter than ever. Thank you very much.

マウナケアの星空は本当にきれいです。
きれいという言葉以上にきれいなのですが、きれいと言う言葉以外、今は見当たらないのできれいと言います。
見た人以外にはなかなか伝わらないのですが、これを見ると
「星って世の中にこんなにあるの？」
と言う気持ちになります。
さらにこのツアーで1番いいと思ったのは、マウナケアの星空と一緒に写真が撮れることです。
星空をカメラに収める事は本当に難しいのですがこのツアーではガイドさんが星空専用のカメラを用意してくれて満点の星空と一緒に写真を撮ることができます。
記録と記憶に残るツアーでした。
このツアーで普段見ていたオリオン座とシリウス座が今まで以上に輝いて見えるようになりました。
本当にありがとうございます。

I planned the tour to coincide with the new moon, so it turned out to be the perfect sunset tour as I had hoped. Our usual Japanese guide will provide the tour. Traveling to Hawaii, including Maui, is always enjoyable and creates wonderful memories, no matter how many times I visit.

新月の日程に合わせて、ツアーを計画したので、思い通りの最高のサンセットツアーになりました。いつもの日本人ガイドさんの案内は観光いたします。マウイ島を含めた、ハワイ旅行は何度来ても楽しくて、思い出が作れます。

On February 9th, our family of seven participated. We chose the option with transportation, and the pickup was smooth. Upon arrival, we boarded the boat and immediately had breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, sausages, bread, watermelon, pineapple, and drinks of coffee and orange juice—please refer to the photos. After breakfast, we enjoyed about an hour and a half of cruising. The weather was great that day, and we had a wonderful view of the streets of Hawaii and Diamond Head. As for the whales, we saw them very well. At first, there was one, and later on, two came to visit us, and we could see their tails clearly. I believe everyone who participated that day had the best smiles. I read in other reviews that some people experienced seasickness, but since it’s nature, I think it can’t be helped. We were lucky to have a calm sea cruise under clear skies, so we didn’t get seasick. This event was suggested by my wife, and I truly think it was a great decision to go. Thank you very much to all the staff for providing us with such a wonderful experience and memories of our trip.

2月9日に家族7名で参加しました。送迎付きを選択しましたが、スムーズにピックアップしてもらいました。到着し船に乗りすぐに朝食でしたが、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、パン、スイカやパイナップル、飲み物はコーヒーとオレンジジュースで、写真を参考にして下さい。朝食後、約一時間半のクルージングでしたが、当日は天気も良く、ハワイの街並み、ダイアモンドヘッドも良く見え素晴らしいものでした。あと、肝心のクジラですが、本当に良く見えました。最初は一頭、最後の方には二頭がやって来てくれ、いずれも尻尾が良く見え、当日、参加した人全員が最高の笑顔だったと思います。他の人の口コミで船酔いをしたとの書き込みがありましたが、自然相手のことですので仕方ないのではないかと思います。私達は晴天の中で静かな海のクルージングでしたので、船酔いをしなかったのは、本当に幸運でした。今回のイベントは妻の提案で行くことになりましたが、行って本当に良かったと思います。スタッフの皆さん、旅の思い出として、とても良い経験をさせていただき本当にありがとうございました。