All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I booked this luau for myself and my 11-year-old daughter. I was expecting very mediocre food….. but was super pleasantly surprised! All of the food was really delicious, and plentiful. Unlike other luaus, they maybe had a tad fewer choices, but everything was fresh and delicious. The wait staff was super attentive, and brought my daughter and I as many sodas as we wanted. Since the two of us were traveling alone, I didn’t try any of the alcohol, but the alcohol drinks that were coming out looked fun. The show itself was also really great!! The emcee had this amazing voice, and you couldn’t help but be fascinated as she spoke about Hawaii and the Polynesian islands. The dancing and costumes were very entertaining, and we had an absolutely fantastic time. I would 100% do this luau again, I loved the small intimate nature and setting and the employees were top-notch. Well done!

We participated with our children aged 9, 11, and 13 at their request. Even my 9-year-old daughter, who is 120 cm tall, was able to ride alone. We received instructions on how to handle the reins and how to ride. Our guide, Kaz, accompanied us to the riding location and helped with everything from check-in to translation, which was a great help. He taught us how to ride during the transfer, and even though it was everyone's first time riding, we had a lot of fun. I can't speak any English, but having Kaz made me feel very secure. The staff at the riding location were not very impressive; they seemed to be new and a bit inexperienced. It felt like the tip was paid not for the staff, but for the smart horses. Since the tour was focused on horseback riding, we didn't plan for any exploration and just enjoyed a relaxed time.

子供からのリクエストで、9歳、11歳、13歳の子供と親子で参加しました。9歳120センチ女児でも１人で乗馬させてもらえます。手綱捌きから乗り方までレクチャーしてもらえます。送迎ガイドのカズさんが乗馬先に一緒に来てくれて、受付から通訳までしてくれたので大変助かりました。乗り方も送迎中に教えてくれて、全員初めての乗馬でしたがとても楽しめました。英語が全く話せないですが、カズさんがいてくれれば凄く安心です。乗馬先のスタッフはイマイチで、新人さんらしき人だったのか要領が悪い感じでした。チップはスタッフではなく、賢いお馬さんの為に払った感じです。乗馬目的のツアーだったので散策のプランを考えてなく、まったりと過ごしました。

I watched the performance with my three grandchildren and my wife, and it was a continuous series of moving moments from start to finish. The story woven with Hawaiian ethnicity and culture, the performances that unfolded one after another, the laughter and thrills, and the production that brought the audience together were all of the highest world-class quality. I hope many people get to see it. Time flew by in an instant.

孫と妻3人で観覧しましたが、最初から最後まで飽くことなく感動の連続でした。
ハワイの民族・文化を織り込んでのストーリーに、次々と繰り出されるパフォーマンス、笑いとスリル、観客と一帯となった演出はどれも世界最高峰モノです。
多くの方に観覧して欲しいと思いました。時間がアッという間に過ぎてしまいました。

The crew was great, very friendly and helpful. Such beautiful views. The current was strong during our snorkel time which was tough, I’d definitely like to do it again when it’s calmer (obviously nothing we can control). We saw and got close to a turtle, dolphins, fishes. My daughter saw fishes that looked like Dory and Nemo!

I had always wanted to see a magic show, so I participated for the first time with my family. We were able to experience table magic happening right in front of our eyes, as well as ring magic selected as one of the 100 magic shows to see before you die. It was an amazing experience that still excites me. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, and even those who are not good at English could enjoy the show 120%.

以前よりマジックショーを観てみたかったので初めて家族で参加させて頂きました。
目と鼻の先で行われるテーブルマジックや死ぬまでに観るべき世界のマジック100に選出されたリングマジックを観ることができアメージングな体験に今でも興奮がさめません。スタッフの方々もみなさんアットホームで優しく、英語が得意でない方も120%楽しめるショーでした。

The crew was very knowledgeable and attentive.
We had a perfect day and saw several whales.
The pod that passed us gave a great show of surfacing and waving their flukes.
The boat was clean and safe. It was the best experience of my trip!!!!!!

We had a great time snorkeling at the Molokini Crater. The staff was all really friendly and helpful. The boat was perfect for young kids and they loved the snorkel boards that the boat provided. The food was delicious and the slide and glass bottom portion provided lots of entertainment when we were done snorkeling. We saw whales on the way out and turtles on the way back. We'd definitely use this company again!

It was great that the venue was much smaller than the one I saw in Las Vegas. I could even see the performers sweating right in front of me, and the sense of presence from the artists was fantastic. I definitely want to see it again.

ラスベガスで見たシルク・ド・ソレイユの会場より、かなり小さいことが良かったです。目の前で汗まで見え、演者の臨場感がとても良かったです。ぜひ、また見たいです。

I found a fulfilling tour that required a reservation and was difficult to access early in the morning for the Diamond Head hike, along with sightseeing on the East Coast and the North Shore, and booked it immediately.

Although I couldn't make it to the summit of Diamond Head in the early morning, I was able to see the sunrise along the way, and the view from the top was beautiful. I also visited Blowhole for the first time and coincidentally saw a whale jump. Our guide, Jonah, not only provided explanations but also took photos for us at various spots. He even took us to a place with a malasada food truck and Makapu'u Point, which wasn't on the original itinerary, making me feel like I got a great deal.

I've been to the North Shore a few times, but it was my first time at the lunch spot, Kahuku Sugar Mill, which was enjoyable. Overall, it was a packed day of hiking and sightseeing, and I highly recommend this tour. Although the time from early morning to evening was long, there were only two groups (four people total), so we were able to return to Waikiki 30 minutes early, right on schedule.

予約必要かつ早朝はアクセスしづらいダイヤモンドヘッド登山と、行ったことがない東海岸の観光、そしてノースショア。充実したツアーを見つけ、即予約しました。
早朝のダイヤモンドヘッドでは山頂には間に合いませんでしたが、途中で日の出を見ることができ、山頂でもきれいな景色が楽しめました。潮吹き岩も初めて訪れ、偶然クジラのジャンプも見られました。ガイドのジョナさんは説明はもちろん、行く先々で写真も撮って下さり、また途中予定にはないマラサダのフードトラックのある場所やマカプウ岬も寄ってくれ、得した気分になりました。ノースショアは何度か行ったことがありますが、ランチ場所のカフクシュガーミルは初めてだったので楽しかったです。とにかく1日でハイキングと観光てんこ盛りでとても充実したおすすツアーです。早朝から夕方まで時間は長いのですが、私達含めて2組（計4人）だったので、集合時間もぴったりで30分も早くワイキキに戻ることができました。

One of the highlights of our trip! Sam was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Not only were we awed by the universe, Sam helped us understand Hawaii as well. Keep up the great work.

Great boat!
Great crew!
Great views!
Great drinks!
Great experience!

We had a great time tubing. The scenery was beautiful and the water was refreshing! We would definitely do this again.

I was scared at first, but once I dove in, I was amazed by the beauty of the ocean and the unknown world! It was an incredible experience!

怖さがありましたが、いざダイブすると、海のキレイさに感動し、未知の世界が！　貴重な体験をすることができてサイコーでした！

You can see a lot of fish at waist-deep water, making it enjoyable for snorkeling beginners. Although it was a bit cold to stay in the water in March due to the clouds, once you get in, it’s not a problem.

腰の高さの水深で沢山の魚を見ることができ、スノーケリング初心者で十分楽しめます。海に入り続けるには３月の曇りは少し寒いですが、入ってしまえば問題なしでした。

Thanks to taking motion sickness medication, I was able to enjoy the trip without getting seasick! My 6-year-old son also had a great time. They quickly uploaded the photos to my phone and even provided the data, making it a great deal for $40. I was initially anxious, but I had an amazing time!

酔い止めを飲んで参加したおかげで船酔いせずに楽しめました♪6歳の息子もとても楽しかったそうです。写真もすぐに携帯にアップロードしてくれてデータまでもらえて40ドルはお得です。最初は不安だったけど最高に楽しめました！

I visited Sandbar for the first time. All the staff were very friendly and it was a lot of fun!! I tried SUP for the first time, and thanks to Sasaki-san from Saipan, who had a great sense of humor and spoke in a Kansai dialect, it was enjoyable the whole time. It became a wonderful memory! If I have the chance again, I would love to participate!

初めてサンドバーに行きました。
どのスタッフさんもとても親切で楽しかったです！！
SUPに初めてチャレンジしましたが、スタッフでサイパン出身の佐々木さん（本当？）のノリがよい関西弁のおかげで、終始とても楽しかったです。
いい思い出になりました！また機会があれば、参加したいです！

I highly recommend it! You can tour the filming locations of Jurassic Park by buggy. We participated as a pair this time, and there were no other customers in the buggy, so we were able to enjoy it just the two of us while occasionally taking turns driving!

とてもおすすめです！
ジュラシックパークのロケ地をバギーで巡ることができます。
今回2人で参加しましたが、バギーに他のお客さんが乗ることはなく、2人だけでたまに運転を交代しながら楽しむことができました！

The Cirque du Soleil was amazing and suitable for children. My kids, aged 9, 11, and 13, were captivated for the entire 80 minutes without getting bored. The front row gives you a constant upward view, but the impact is impressive. (You can even hear the quiet conversations after a performance mishap. Seeing the nervous expressions of the performers before the next act made us feel excited too.) Next time, I’d like to see it from a different seat.

子供も見れるシルクドソレイユ最高でした。9歳11歳13歳の子供でしたが、飽きずに80分間釘付けでした。最前列は終始見上げる感じですが、迫力があります。（演技失敗後のコソッと会話も聞こえるぐらいなので。次の演技がドキドキの演者さんの表情を見てこちらもドキドキ）次回は別の席からも見てみたいです。

I previously went horseback riding for an hour at Kualoa Ranch, but I enjoyed it so much that this time I signed up for the two-hour course. My butt and the tops of my legs did get sore, but I definitely recommend the two-hour course! You can ride to places you can't reach in the one-hour course, such as areas with cows, spots with beautiful ocean views, and locations that were used for movie filming.

以前にクアロアランチで1時間の乗馬をしましたが、気に入りすぎてしまい今回は2時間コースを申し込みました。お尻と足の付け根は痛くなりますが、やはり2時間コースおすすめです！1時間コースではいかない、牛たちがいる所や海がきれいに見える所や、映画のロケ地になった場所も乗馬できます。

It was higher than I expected. It felt great to look at Hawaii from the sky. My family and I had a wonderful time.

思っていたより高くあがりました。
空からハワイを眺めることができて、気持ち良かったです。家族で楽しむことができました。

The hotel provided a shuttle service, making transportation easy, and the crew on the boat was great at engaging with us, which made it a lot of fun. At the sandbar, we were able to take beautiful photos, and while snorkeling, we saw a sleeping turtle and many colorful fish. The large coral was truly impressive. The kids also had a great time and were very happy, creating wonderful memories. The hamburgers on the boat were also very delicious.

ホテルまで送迎してくれるので移動も楽だし、船のお姉さんも話が上手くて最高に楽しかったです。
サンドバーでは綺麗な写真も撮れたし、シュノーケルでは寝ているカメを見れたり、色とりどりの魚もたくさん見れました。とっても大きい珊瑚に感動でした。
子供達も良かった！と喜んでいてとてもいい思い出になりました。船上でのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです。

Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abundant and beautiful.
Highly recommend this tour above others.

It was great that our driver and tour guide, Kouki, explained everything in both Japanese and English. At the visitor center, it was unexpected that we might not be able to reach the summit due to the fog, but I was happy that we were able to pass through safely.

The sunset view from the summit was incredibly beautiful, and it was moving to witness the moment the sun went down. After descending a bit from the summit, we enjoyed stargazing. The sky was a mix of clouds and clear patches, but the starry sky when there were no clouds was stunning. The guide also explained the constellations, allowing us to have a fulfilling time.

Lastly, sharing the photos taken at the summit with the sunset and the ones with the starry sky in the background (which the guide took with a proper camera) became wonderful memories of this trip!

ドライバー兼ツアーガイドのコウキさんが日本語と英語で説明をしてくださったのが良かったです。ビジターセンターのところで、霧のせいで道の先が見えなくて山頂に行けないかもってなっちゃったのは想定外でしたが、無事に通過することができ、嬉しかったです。
山頂から見るサンセットはすごく綺麗で、太陽が沈んでいく瞬間を見られたのは感動でした。山頂をしばらく下ったところで星空を鑑賞しました。曇ったり雲がはけたりするような空模様でしたが、雲のない時に見える星空は綺麗でした。また、星座についてガイドさんが解説してくれて、充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
最後に、山頂でサンセットと一緒に撮った写真と星空を背後に撮った写真（ガイドさんがちゃんとしたカメラで撮ってくれたもの)をシェアしていただけたのも、この旅のいい思い出にもなりました！

It was all in English, but the staff were kind and I enjoyed the North Shore. I reflected on my English skills, wishing I could have understood more from the guide along the way.

英語オンリーでしたが、親切に対応いただき、ノースショアを楽しめました
道中のガイドはヒアリングがもっと出来れば良かったと自分の英語力を反省です

We enjoyed learning about the different cultures. The best one was Samoa. The chief had us laughing the entire time. We even bought his paintings afterwards and he signed them. The buffet dinner was amazing. I recommend getting a tour guide as they can give you more information and take you through all the villages quicker.

This tour was great. Clean, smooth bus. Great choice of places to stop but the highlight of the tour was our guide Lola. She was so knowledgeable sharing all sorts of Hawaiian history and interesting bits. She was caring, funny and a super good driver. We’re very glad we chose this tour and we recommend it.

I was able to enjoy a fulfilling sightseeing experience as we visited each destination at a good pace! The guide provided valuable knowledge about the places we were passing while driving. The guide also took photos at each destination, creating wonderful memories. The most impressive moment was at the blowhole, where I was very lucky to see a whale jumping in the distance.

それぞれの目的地をテンポよく巡って充実した観光ができました！ガイドさんが運転しながら今通っている場所の知識を教えてくれるのでためになります。ガイドさんが各目的地で写真を撮ってくださり思い出になります。巡った中で一番印象的だったのは潮吹き岩で遠くにクジラがジャンプする姿を見ることができたことでとてもラッキーでした。

I participated in a Segway tour. I was a bit worried since it had been a while, but with the thorough explanations, I was able to ride comfortably. I could cover distances that would be impossible on foot, and the explanations about the locations were clear and informative. Thank you very much.

セグウェイに参加しました。久しぶりなので大丈夫かなと心配しましたが、丁寧な説明で気持ち良く走れました。徒歩では無理な距離を移動でき、また場所の説明もわかりやすく勉強になりました。ありがとうございました。

I was able to climb higher than I expected and enjoy a wonderful view. Also, I was lucky to see whales from the boat.

思っていたよりも高いところまで上がって、素晴らしい景色を堪能できました。また、船上からは、鯨を見ることができてラッキーでした。

I was a bit anxious since it was an English-speaking driver. It seemed like the meeting point was different, and even after 10 minutes, the driver hadn't arrived. When I tried to contact them, the line was busy. Just when I was starting to think they might not come, the driver called my name loudly, and I was able to get on safely. During the ride, I couldn't understand the announcements at all, and since we were the only Japanese people, I felt a bit isolated, haha. We also received two bottles of mineral water for the round trip! Since it was just a plan to climb, I didn't feel rushed and was able to fully enjoy the scenery and nature. However, I later found out that taking the bus would have been significantly cheaper, which was a good lesson learned.

英語ドライバーという事だったので不安でした。
待ち合わせ場所が違っていたようで10分過ぎても来ず、連絡しても通話中。行けないかもと思っていたらドライバーさんが大きな声で名前を呼んでくれて無事に乗れました。移動中の案内は全くわからず翻訳機能も使えず私たちだけ日本人だったので少し疎外感笑。
ミネラルウォーターも行き帰りで2本いただきました！
登るだけのプランだったので焦ることもなく景色も自然も存分に堪能出来ました。
ただ、バスで行ってたらゼロ一桁安かったと後から知りいい勉強になりました。