All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

We had a great time! The entertainment was a nice touch.

I had a great time experiencing parasailing for the first time! The boat ride was thrilling and enjoyable as well.

The instructions were mostly in English, and there was a staff member who spoke a little Japanese. They asked if I wanted to take photos, and when I chose to do so, they took pictures while I was parasailing. Afterward, I could view the photos and purchase them for $40. They are sent directly to your smartphone, so you won't receive printed copies.

I felt that the higher you go, the more it sways, which was a bit scary. Also, while moving by boat, you have to wait for others who are parasailing, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are prone to motion sickness.

初めてのパラセーリングを体験できて、楽しかったです！ボートの移動もスリルがあり楽しめました。
基本全て英語の案内です。少しだけ日本語を話すスタッフがいました。写真を撮るか撮らないか聞かれ、撮るを選択するとパラセーリング中に写真を撮ってくれて、内容を見てから40ドルで購入することができます。スマホに直接送られるので、印刷したものは貰えません。高くなればなるほど、揺れがあり少し怖いと思いました。またボートで移動して、他の方がパラセーリングしているのはボートで待つことになるので酔ってしまう方はオススメしません。

Snorkeling at the coral reef was amazing; I saw a lot of sea turtles and was able to swim right next to them. I was a bit nervous about snorkeling during the pre-briefing, but the time spent was not too long, and we all swam together, so even someone like me, who isn't very confident in swimming, had no problems. It was great that there were plenty of rice balls, snacks, and drinks prepared on the boat.

サンゴ礁のところでのシュノーケリングはウミガメがたくさん見れましたし、すぐ近くで泳ぐこともできました。シュノーケリングは事前説明で少しビビッていましたが、時間もそれほど長くなく、結構皆さんで固まって泳いでいったので、泳ぎにあまり自信がない私でも問題なかったです。船でのおにぎりやお菓子、飲み物など十分用意されていて良かったです。

I arrived at the meeting time, but I had to wait there for about 30 minutes. I wasn't expecting much from the meal, but it was tastier than I thought. The luau was impressive and enjoyable.

集合時間に行ったが、そこで30分ほど待たされた。食事はあまり期待していなかったけれど、思ったより美味しく食べられた、ルアウは迫力ががあって良かった。

The guide spoke English, but they supported us even if we didn't understand English. It was very sunny, and the stars were beautiful.

英語ガイドさんでしたが、英語がわからなくてもフォローしてくれてました。
とても晴れていて、星が綺麗でした。

I was seated in the back, but it was not a problem. It was very impressive and became a memorable experience in Hawaii. Compared to Las Vegas, it is smaller in scale, but it was good. I also thought that I would like to go see it with my family next time.

後方の座席でしたが、問題ありませんでした。
とても見ごたえがあり、ハワイの思い出になりました。
ラスベガスのと比べると規模が小さいですが、良かったです。
又、次回は家族で見に行きたいと思いました。

I have watched several Cirque du Soleil shows, but the Hawaiian-themed performance, which is a bit different from the usual Cirque du Soleil shows, really enhanced the vacation vibe and provided a satisfying 90 minutes.

今までいつくものシルクドソレイユのショーを観ていますが、これまでのシルクドソレイユのショートとは少し異なるハワイらしい演出は、とてもバケーション感覚を盛り上げてくれ、満足いく90分でした。

Guides were great. Reese & ?? brought vast knowledge of the geography and culture not to mention the history of Oahu. Lot of fun, ATV ran great. No surprises at all. The only thing that they might improve on is the check in process. I realize that being a Saturday, it would be busy, but there was confusion as to where and which line you need to be in for the check-in process. We were pre-paid so why did we have to wait for all those in front of us who did not pre-pay for their event? Wasted 20-30 minutes in line.

Only caveat is we were at a different Outrigger and was confusing as to the location. At the last minute service personnel at our Outrigger informed us we had to walk to a new location that was not expected at all.

The crew & live music and especially our little speed boat driver were all authentically kind and made our experience the best they possibly could.

There is a regulation that prohibits approaching whales, so the boat does not get close to them. Therefore, it is not possible to take photos from a close distance like those on the explanation page. All announcements regarding whales are in English, so I do not recommend this for those who are not proficient in the language. Snacks and drinks are explained in English, so I couldn't figure out where they were located. Even with sunglasses and a hat, please be careful as the sunlight is very intense.

クジラに近づいてはいけないという条例があるので船はクジラに近づきません。よって説明ページのような至近距離からの写真は撮れません。
クジラに関するアナウンスなどは全て英語なので堪能でない方はオススメしません。
スナックや飲み物類は英語で説明があるのでどこにあるか分からず取れませんでした。
サングラスや帽子があっても日差しがとてもキツいので気をつけて下さい。

It was my first time on a bumper tube. It was more thrilling and exciting than any roller coaster. I also really enjoyed chatting with the Japanese female staff member.

人生初のバンパーチューブでした。どんなジェットコースターよりもスリリングでエキサイティングでした。日本人女性のスタッフの方との談話もとても楽しかったです。

The staff was great the ride was great but I was under the impression that we were going to see more turtle on a remote island and have the access to see them basking on land. We did not see many turtles but we saw a lot of pretty fish.

Our UTV tour was incredible. Guides were very knowledgeable of Hawaiian culture and history. Reece was hilarious and so welcoming. Highly recommend!

I was concerned that it might be difficult for my elderly mother and me to participate in the tour due to the tight schedule, but the guide was very considerate throughout the day, allowing us to have a comfortable experience.

The tour was designed to efficiently enjoy sightseeing on Oahu, with opportunities to indulge in various gourmet foods and shopping in between. We visited the latest gourmet spots, starting with Leonard's for garlic shrimp, craft beer, and the locally popular banana bread. In Haleiwa, we enjoyed Matsumoto Shave Ice. The guide also introduced us to many other delicious foods.

We were very lucky to see whales and sea turtles along the way. At the macadamia nut store included in the tour, we could freely sample various flavors while enjoying coffee. At the coffee farm, we not only tasted coffee but also toured the plantation. This farm is located very close to a power spot, and I quickly purchased some energy-packed coffee beans as souvenirs!

Our guide, Jonathan, was incredibly helpful. He made sure that we could communicate and enjoy ourselves with the other participants during the drive, and he was very kind and friendly.

I would love to participate again! Thank you very much.

色々な所を回るので高齢の母と２人で参加するには、タイトなスケジュールで大変かな？と思いましたが、終始ガイドさんが色々と気遣ってくださり快適に1日過ごすことができました。
ツアーの内容は、効率よくオワフ島観光が楽しめるようになっており、合間には色々なグルメやショッピングを楽しむことができます。
レーナーズのマナサラをはじめ最新のグルメスポットでガーリックシュリンプやクラフトビール、ローカルの方にも人気のバナナブレッド、ハレイワの街ではマツモトシェーブアイスをいただきました。そのほかにも色々なグルメをガイドさんが案内してくださいます。
私たちはとてもラッキーで、途中クジラやウミガメを見ることもできました。
ツアーの中に含まれている、マカダミアナッツのお店では色々なフレーバーの味をコーヒーをいただきながら自由に試食することができます。
コーヒーファームでは、コーヒーの試飲だけでなく農園の見学もできます。こちらの農園はパワースポットのすぐ近くにあり、エネルギーの籠ったコーヒー豆を早速お土産に購入させて頂きました！
ガイドのジョナサンには本当にお世話になりました、車中でも他の参加者の方と楽しくコミュニケーションが取れるよう気遣ってくださったりと、とても親切で優しいガイドさんでした。
また参加させて頂きますね！有難うございました。

It was my first challenge, but I had a great time. I decided to include videos and photos, and that was definitely the right choice. They took a lot of pictures from departure to landing; I think there were about 300. Each one was a best shot, and it was fun to review them. The video was also edited very well, and I was surprised by the quality. It was difficult to lift my face right after jumping, so I regret that I was looking down the whole time in the video.

初挑戦でしたがすごく楽しめました。
動画写真付きにしましたが大正解でした。
出発から着地までたくさん写真を撮っていただきました。300枚ほどあったと思います。どれもベストショットで確認するのが楽しかったです。動画もすごく上手に編集されていてクオリティに驚きました。飛んですぐ顔をあげるのが難しく、動画もずっと下を向いてしまっていたのでそこだけ後悔です。

Captain Alan and Casey were exceptional guides and we had the best time. Captain Alan helped my non swimming husband snorkel and experience we never thought we could have together. We saw so many fish and turtles and the sand bar was beautiful. All the gear was in great condition and the crew was fun and friendly. I would do this again a hundred times over.

On the cruise departing from West Oahu at 1:30 PM, our family was the only Japanese participants. The crew only spoke English.

What was great was that we saw whales quite close right after departure, which was lucky. Of course, it wasn't as spectacular as the photos in the advertisements. The crew was friendly and even spoke to us, taking family photos for us. The views from the boat were also fantastic.

A bit disappointing was that we only saw whales three times in the first 30 minutes of the two-hour cruise, and the rest of the time was spent staring at the ocean surface. Considering that there are times when you might not see any whales, I might be being a bit greedy.

With the mindset that seeing whales is just a bonus, I think it would be perfect to enjoy a leisurely cruise off the coast of West Oahu as long as the weather is good.

西オアフから13時30分発の出航のクルーズで参加者の日本人は私たち家族だけでした。クルーも英語しかしゃべりません。
良かったのは、出発してすぐにかなり近くでクジラが見えたこと、これはラッキーでした。もちろん、広告の写真のようにはいきませんが。また、クルーもフレンドリーで日本人の私たちに声をかけてくれて、家族の写真を撮ってくれました。船上からの景色も最高でした。
少し残念だったのは、クジラが見えたのは2時間のクルーズのうち最初の30分くらいに3回だけで、残りは海面と睨めっこで終わったことでしょうか。クジラが見えないこともあるということを思えば、欲張りかもしれませんが。
クジラは見えればラッキーくらいの気持ちで、のんびり西オアフ島沖のクルーズを楽しむには、天候さえ良ければ最高だと思います。

I have no surfing experience and I'm afraid of entering the sea as I'm not a good swimmer, but I was able to truly enjoy riding the waves! I had no fear at all! It was the best experience!

サーフィン経験なし、カナヅチで海に入るのが怖い私ですが、心から波乗りを楽しむことができました！
恐怖心は全くなかったです！
最高の経験ができました！

The trip became the worst due to the driver's initial tardiness, lack of explanation, and unpleasantness. I was helped by Veltour in dealing with the troubles, but I do not recommend traveling alone.

ドライバーさんの最初の遅刻から、説明不足や感じの悪さを含め最低の旅になりました。
ヴェルトラさんがトラブルに対応してくれたから助かりましたが、一人旅の利用はおススメしません。

We had a very enjoyable evening at the old Lahaina. The performers were beautiful, the story was mesmerizing, and the food was fantastic!

I participated in the event that started at 9 AM. There are food and drinks sold at the concession stand. You can store your belongings in a locker with in-and-out access for the day ($5). Instructors provide safety instructions here and there, but generally, you progress on your own. I rode for a solid two hours. The scenery was unbelievably beautiful; it was the best.

朝9時スタートのに参加。売店に食べ物飲み物売っている。一日出し入れ自由のロッカー（5ドル）に荷物を入れる。所々でインストラクターが注意事項を言いながら、基本自分達でどんどん進んで行くスタイル。2時間みっちり乗った。信じられないくらいの素晴らしい景色、最高でした。

Jacob, Lovergirl & Loverboy were great host and great entertainers. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed ever minute. Well worth the time and money.

Stevie and Sage were excellent boatmen. It was very windy and choppy in the bay. The river section of the trip was better. Captain Stevie was very knowledgeable about lots of things and informative.

This time, my 9-year-old son, my husband, my mother-in-law in her 70s, and I participated together. The reception was a bit hard to find as it was located inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, across from the ABC Store. However, when I showed the voucher to the hotel staff, they kindly directed me to the reception area. When the time came, the staff gave a brief explanation (in all English), and then we all walked to the dock to board the boat. We were the only Japanese participants, which made us a bit anxious, but there were people from various countries joining us.

Once on the boat, the friendly staff explained snorkeling and talked to us in English. They patiently taught us how to inflate the life jackets, put on the fins, and wear the masks. As we listened to the explanations, we quickly arrived at the snorkeling spot and jumped into the sea! The beautiful ocean and numerous fish were amazing, and we even saw about five sea turtles up close! It was so close that it was surprising!

Additionally, soft drinks (like cola and Hawaiian drinks) and snacks were available for free, so we could eat whenever we felt a bit hungry.

After finishing snorkeling, we didn’t head back immediately but went sailing further out. We enjoyed many scenic views, even reaching the backside of Diamond Head. Sitting on the netting part of the boat while sailing was fantastic. We even spotted a whale, albeit briefly!

We had a very fulfilling time with snorkeling followed by sailing.

Here are some tips for those who will experience this:
1. If you are prone to motion sickness, be cautious as the boat can sway, and the waves during snorkeling can be intense. (I actually took motion sickness medication, but I still felt quite sick and had to return to the boat early. My son and husband, however, did not get sick and enjoyed the entire time.)
2. There are many other tours at the snorkeling spots, so there is a risk of getting separated if you get too absorbed in snorkeling. I made sure to stay close to our boat's staff.
3. Beginners in snorkeling may need to have some stamina. Fortunately, we were okay since we had some experience, but for first-timers, the wave height and moving to different spots might be challenging. However, it was nice that we could choose to return to the boat whenever we wanted.

I’ve mentioned three points, but overall, I am very satisfied!

今回、9歳の息子と私たち夫婦、70代ばあばの4人で参加しました。
受付はアウトリガーリーフワイキキビーチリゾートのホテル入って奥の方のABCストアの向かい側で初めてだと分かりずらいかもですが、ホテルのスタッフの方にバウチャー見せたら受付の場所を教えてもらえました。時間になるとスタッフの方が軽く説明をして（オール英語）、その後みんなで船着場まで歩き船に乗りました。日本人は私たちだけで不安でしたが、みなさん色々な国から参加されていました。
船に乗ると気さくなスタッフの方がシュノーケリングの説明や、色々英語で話してくれました。
ライフジャケットの空気の入れ方や、フィンの付け方、マスクの付け方など丁寧に教えてくれました。
説明を聞いているとすぐにシュノーケリングスポットにつき、いざ海へ！
綺麗な海とたくさんの魚、お目当ての海亀も五匹ほど間近で見れました！近すぎてびっくりするくらい！！
また、ソフトドリンク（コーラやハワイアンドリンク）や、スナックはフリーで食べれるので小腹が空いた時自由に食べれました。

最後シュノーケリングが終わった後はすぐに戻らず、さらに沖の方はセイリング。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側の方までいきたくさんの景色を楽しめました。やっとの網の部分に座ってのセーリングも最高でした。
最後に少しでしたがクジラも見えました！
シュノーケリングの、後のセーリングでとても充実した時間が過ごせました。

以下体験する方へのアドバイス
1、乗り物酔いする方は中々船の揺れや、シュノーケリングの、波も激しいので気おつけてください。（実際私は酔い止め飲みましたが途中で酔いがひどくなり先に船に戻りました。※息子や夫は酔わないので終始楽しんでいました。）
2、他のツアーがスポットにたくさんいるのでシュノーケリングに、没頭するとはぐれる危険性があります。こまめに自分の船のスタッフさんを連れての近くにいるようにしました。
3、シュノーケリング初心者は体力が必要かも。幸い私たちはシュノーケリングをしていたので大丈夫でしたが、初めての方だと波の高さや、スポットに毎回移動するのが困難かも
でも、船に戻りたくなったら先に戻っていいのでそこは自由で自身の判断でよかったです

3点書きましたが総合的には大満足です！

The conditions were windy with high waves, so it felt like an experience similar to Splash Mountain... I was able to see the whale's spray and tail, and on the way back, I was also able to see dolphins and honu, which was great. I couldn't take any photos, but the views of Honolulu and the departing airplanes were full of highlights, and the captain's guided announcements were entertaining.

風が強くて波も高いと言うコンディションでしたのでスプラッシュマウンテンのような体験出来ました…
鯨のしぶきとシッポが見れて帰りイルカやホヌも見れて良かったです。写真は撮れなかったですが
ホノルルの景色や離陸して行く飛行機等見所満載で船長さんのガイドアナウンスも面白かった

The boat we initially reserved was canceled, and there were two changes after that. We had to wait for late customers, which delayed our departure and made us miss the best timing for the sunset. However, in the end, I was moved to tears by the beauty of the fireworks and the night view of Waikiki. It was truly stunning.

当初予約してた船がキャンセルになりそこから２回の変更があり、遅れて来たお客様待ってて出港が遅れて夕日のベストタイミングを逃すと言うのがありましたが、結果花火とワイキキの夜景の素晴らしさに涙でました。本当に綺麗。

I participated in a day trip from Honolulu. Since it was my first time on Kauai Island, I wanted to visit the famous sights in just one day. Out of the 20 participants, 7 of us, including myself, were on a day trip from Honolulu. It was great that we had enough time at each sightseeing spot to explore leisurely. We also had a nice, relaxed lunch. At the end, there was an accident that caused traffic delays, and I was worried about whether we would make it back in time for our flight. However, the guide reassured us that they were in contact with someone at the main office and had arranged with the airline to ensure that if we missed our flight, we could catch the next one. I really appreciated that. They mentioned that they monitor the traffic conditions and the bus's current location, which made me feel secure knowing that the company operates with such attention to detail.

ホノルルから日帰りで参加。初めてのカウアイ島だったので、取り敢えず有名な見どころを１日で回りたくて参加しました。２０人の参加者のうち私を含めて７名がホノルルからの日帰りでした。見どころ各所で充分な時間がありゆっくりと見学できたのが良かったです。ランチタイムもゆっくりできました。最後に事故渋滞で時間が掛かり帰りのフライトに間に合うかどうかハラハラしましたが、ガイドさんが本社？の人とやり取りしながら、もし万が一乗り遅れても次のフライトに乗れるように航空会社にも頼んでいるので大丈夫ですよと言ってくれたのがありがたかったです。道路の渋滞状況、バスの現在地などを会社でモニターしているとのことでした。細かいところまで気を配りながらきちんとオペレーションしている会社のようで安心です。

It was my first time enjoying a beach other than Waikiki this much! It was a tour where I could fully enjoy the scenery that screams "I've arrived in Hawaii!"

ワイキキ以外のビーチを、こんなに堪能したのは初めてでした！ハワイにキター！っていう景色を存分に楽しめるツアーでした！

Thought this was gonna be some lame tubing float down some old ditch but to our surprise... there were freaking long tunnels with shimmering gold and silver inside the walls of the long tunnels, singing and cheering, sweeping turns, great company and a beautiful route! Highly recommend. Ask for Megan.