All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

As expected from being a filming location for Jurassic Park, there was a truly magnificent spot that felt immense and full of nature's breath. The photo is from a place on the way to Manoa Falls. Personally, the view from Tantalus Lookout was also spectacular, and the sandwich that was served for lunch was exquisite.

さすがジュラシックパークのロケ地として使われただけあり、すごく巨大で自然の息吹を感じる素敵なスポットがあった。写真はマノアの滝に向かう途中にあるところ。個人的にはタンタラスの丘も絶景で、ランチに出てきたサンドイッチが絶品だった。

My first zip line experience. I thought it would be scary, but it wasn't. The guide explained everything in English. I didn't catch all the details, but he made me laugh a lot with simple English.

初のジップライン。
怖いのかと思ってたけど、怖くなかった。ガイドさんが英語で説明。細かいところは分からなかったけど、簡単な英語でたくさん、笑かしてくれました。

I participated in activities like ziplining and buggy rides at Kualoa Ranch, flying a Cessna, jet skiing, and a tour of the waterfalls in Maui, but the best experience was this Mai Tai catamaran cruise.

On my last day in Hawaii, I enjoyed a drink while feeling the Hawaiian breeze with Western music playing in the background. Watching the sunset and reflecting on my trip to Hawaii, I realized that despite all the tours I took, the most luxurious and happiest moments were simply spending time like this, enjoying the pleasant wind of Hawaii.

ダイアモンドヘッド、クアロアランチのジップラインとバギー、セスナ操縦、ジェットスキー、パラセーリング、マウイの滝のツアーにも参加したが、1番よかったのがこのマイタイカタマランクルーズ。
ハワイ最後の日暮れ。洋楽が流れる中、ハワイの風を感じながらお酒を飲む。夕陽が落ちるのも見届けながら、ハワイ旅行の振り返りをする。いろんなツアーに参加したけど、結局ハワイは風が気持ちいいのだから、こーやってぼーっと時間を過ごすのが1番贅沢だなと幸せだなと感じました。

Everyone was so kind, and I was able to experience it while relaxing! Being able to see the dolphins up close was the best memory!

みなさん優しい方ばかりでリラックスしながら体験できました！！イルカも間近で見ることができて最高の思い出です！！

The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was exceptional!
We were able to observe a starry sky so clear that we could see the Milky Way!
Thanks to the attentive Japanese guide during the journey and the observation, we had a wonderful time.

マウナケア山頂からのサンセットは、格別でした！
星空観測も天の川が見える程の満天の星空を観測できました！
道中や観測中の際も、丁寧な日本語ガイドのお陰で、とても楽しむことができました。

It was great! Pick up and drop off near hotel area, perfect. Sunrise hike to Diamond Head is a great way to start the day. You can go at your own pace. Views of sunrise and surrounding areas were beautiful! After the hike, driver dropped us off to Eggs N Things. Delicious!! After breakfast, driver picked us up and dropped us off near hotel.

We enjoyed our visit ti the Polynesian Cultural Center. The entire experience wad seamless from start to finish.
Wr so appreciated your attention to detail.
Our tour guide driver, Shaft, wad excellent!
Mahalo!

He was so kind and made everyone feel at home!!! Sweet guy for sure. He taught us a lot about Pearl Harbor and those who fought for our country!!!

Andrew is the best. He lets us see turtle head! I love it a lot.

Josh was an excellent tour guide for the half day 4x4 trekker!! Enjoyed the views as much as the stories!! Snorkeling was excellent!! Been told all you need is one day to see Lana’i but he changed our minds and we will definitely be back!!

The boat ride was great- seeing the Na Pali coast from the Pacific was incredible. The tour guide was a fantastic guide, sharing stories about the history of Kaua’i , including her connections through her great grandparents. Learning about the land and history over time made a lasting impression. Hearing about the connections to movie settings was also cool. We encountered spinner dolphin pod and it was exciting to see so many surfacing and putting on a show. The snorkeling was Awesome, it was great how the boat had a specific location to secure to that was near the reef. Snorkeling was very organized and I felt safe. We saw many colored fish and even a sea turtle.

I appreciated the introduction before we started the tour and the guidance if we felt seasick. I was unfortunately one who experienced sea sickness about halfway through the trip, where we encountered the roughest water. The crew was compassionate and offered comforts. I felt better as we headed toward calmer waters and snorkeling location and was able to enjoy the snorkeling.

We had 5 in our traveling party and all were very impressed with the sights-totally worth it!

Had an incredible time. Our guide was local and new everyone in the valley. HE sang to us, played music and really showed us the best views. Highly recommend.

Everything was wonderful. I enjoyed it for longer than I expected. I was relieved that I didn't get too soaked during the final landing (though I wouldn't have minded getting completely wet...). The view of Diamond Head from about 150 meters up was amazing.

全てが気持ちよかったです。思ったより長い時間楽しませてもらいました。最後の着水もそんなにずぶぬれにならないので安心しました。（ガッツリ濡れてもよかったのですが、、、）
上空約150ｍから眺めるダイヤモンドヘッドは最高でした。

I had an amazing experience in Hawaii for the first time! The captain was very skilled at driving the boat, and it was truly the best! At the same time, we took a lot of photos, and when I saw the results, they looked professional! I was worried about getting seasick, but it was so much fun that I didn't feel sick at all. There were many airplanes flying around, and we could take pictures that looked like we were flying alongside them. I want to go again!

はじめてのハワイで、体験しました！船長さんがとても運転が上手で、本当に最高でした！同時に写真も沢山撮ってもらい、仕上がりを見たら、プロみたいでした！船酔いを心配したけど、楽しくて楽しくて、全く酔いませんでした。飛行機も沢山飛んでいて、飛行機と一緒に飛んでいるような写真が撮れます。また、行きたいです！

I considered another tour, but it was fully booked, so I chose this one, and my 4-year-old son had a great time. I read in other reviews that "it was cold on the boat," so I brought fleece jackets for the kids, but the temperature was comfortable enough for short sleeves. The tide was not out, so there was no sandy beach, but with the life jackets provided, both my 4-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter enjoyed themselves. The staff also supported us with kayaking, and the kids had fun.

別のツアーを検討しましたが満員でこちらのツアーにしましたが、４歳の息子も楽しめました。他の方の体験談に「船内が寒かった」とあったので、子供たちのフリースなども持参しましたが半袖で大丈夫な気温で過ごしやすかったです。潮は引いておらず、砂浜は出現していませんでしたが、渡されたライフジャケットがあれば４歳の息子も８歳の娘も楽しんでいました。カヤックなどもスタッフがサポートしてくれて子供達も楽しめました。

I was surprised to see manta rays so close. I saw several of them, and their graceful movements as they surfaced and spun around to eat were beautiful and magical. It felt like I was in a dream world, and I could have watched them forever.

The encounter rate with manta rays seems to vary by day, so I was lucky. This is my best memory from the Big Island.

I was comfortable since I was used to swimming and snorkeling, but for those who aren't confident in their stamina, it might be challenging after about 30 minutes.

マンタをこんな近くで見れるんだとびっくりでした。何匹も見れたし、何回も浮上してすぐそばで回転して餌を食べる姿は綺麗で幻想的。なんか夢の国にいるようでずっと見ていたかったぐらい。
　マンタの遭遇率は、日によるらしいので、ラッキーでした。ハワイ島で一番の思い出です。
　泳ぎとスノーケルで慣れていたので快適でしたが、体力に自信のないと30分ぐらいでしたが、大変かもしれません。

Josh, our guide, picked us up right at Manele Bay Harbor. Got a quick tour of Lanai City and stopped for coffee, then headed to Shipwreck Beach. The drive there was almost as cool as the beach itself. Josh grew up on the island and had some amusing stories he shared as we drove. We continued on to the Garden of the Gods, it's totally other-worldly. We made a quick stop at the Cat Sanctuary, before catching the ferry back to Maalaea Harbor.

The last time it was canceled due to a hurricane, so this was my second attempt. I watched the sunset for about 20 minutes before it started, and it was truly beautiful with clear air and almost no clouds. At one moment, I even saw the green flash.

For stargazing, I booked on a day as close to the new moon as possible, so I was able to see the Milky Way, and with the telescope set up by the guide, I could observe Saturn and even Jupiter along with its moons. Although the number of visible constellations is limited by the season, I was surprised to see all 12 zodiac signs with the naked eye.

Moreover, the guide's vast knowledge, covering everything from the origins of constellations to information from various observatories around the world, was impressive. It was truly a satisfying experience, blessed with good weather and a knowledgeable guide.

前回はハリケーンでキャンセルとなり、２度目のトライでした。
サンセットの20分くらい前からずーっと見ていましたが、澄んだ空気の中、雲もほとんどなく、本当に美しいサンセットでした。瞬間的にはグリーンフラッシュも見えたほどです。
星空観測も、出来るだけ新月に近い日を選んで予約したので、天の川はもちろん、ガイドさんがセットして下さった望遠鏡では土星、そして木星は周りの衛星まで確認することが出来ました。また、季節的に数は限られるものの、12星座を肉眼で見られたのも驚きです。
そして、それらを説明して下さったガイドさんの膨大な知識量は、各国の天文台から星座の由来、成り立ちまで幅広くて驚きました。
天候とガイドさんに恵まれた、本当に満足出来る体験でした。

We had a special night on the ke Kai watching the Friday night fireworks.

Staff were all lovely was a great vibe on the catamaran.

So nice seeing Waikīkī at night like that, the fireworks themselves don’t go for too long but still was magic.

We went with our kids and they loved it.

We had an amazing time on this trip. Would definitely do it again!

As the photos show, the water was quite deep, which was quite different from what I had imagined, but because of that, we were able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling, and the kids were thrilled!

Also, we had a lot of fun doing activities like stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing in an area that is usually surrounded by sandy beaches, but this time we were completely surrounded by the sea! The weather was great too!

However, it was a bit tough for my 70-year-old parent. The water was too deep for them to get off the boat... By the way, the water level was just about where adults could finally touch the bottom, while the kids were completely submerged up to their heads. A small child next to us was scared the whole time because the water was too deep.

On this day, there were many foreigners, and they were all guided to the window seats first. Japanese guests were served later. Families with children were seated by the window, but adult groups were placed at tables in the center. I felt a bit of a difference in treatment between foreigners and Japanese guests. I guess it's just how things are in America.

Also, the foreign staff were all very friendly and cheerful! In comparison, the Japanese staff were a bit lacking in smiles, which was a bit disappointing.

However, it was an experience that you can't easily have elsewhere! We enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you!

写真の通り、水はかなり深く、想像とはだいぶかけ離れていましたが、その分シュノーケリングでお魚がたくさん見れて、子供は大喜び！
あとは普段なら砂浜が見えるとこで行うサップやカヌーなども全方位海に囲まれた状態でできたこともすごく楽しかったです！
天気もよかったですし！
ただ70才の親にはちょっときつかった。あまりに深すぎて船から降りることができませんでした、、、
ちなみに大人がようやく足がつくかなというレベルの水位。子供は完全に頭の上まで水。
おとなりの小さな子供は水が深すぎて終始怖がってました。

この日は外国人の方が多く、先に外国人の方がみんな窓際の席へ案内されてました。日本人は後回し。子供がいる家族は窓際でしたが、大人グループは中央のテーブルへ。ちょっと外国人と日本人の扱いに差を感じました。アメリカだから仕方ないですかね。

あと外国のスタッフさん、とてもみんな楽しく親切な方ばかり！それに比べて日本のスタッフさん、笑顔もなく、ちょっと残念でした。

ですが、なかなか他ではできない体験！存分に楽しみました。ありがとうございました！

Unfortunately, it rained. You can borrow a rain jacket while horseback riding, but it only covers the upper body, so my pants got completely soaked, and I ended up buying a change of clothes at the souvenir shop. The facility has coin lockers, so I recommend bringing a change of clothes on days with bad weather. The activity itself was really fun!

あいにくの雨でした。
乗馬中はレインジャケットを借りれますが、上半身しか覆わないので、ズボンがびしょ濡れになり、お土産屋さんで上下の着替えを買うことになってしまいました。
施設にはコインロッカーがあるので、天候が悪い日は着替えを持っていくことをおすすめします。
アクティビティ自体はとっても楽しかったです！！

Great crew made this a fun evening on the water with beautiful views. If you are looking to get out on the water, this is an awesome way to see the coast and amazing sunset. Crew are pro’s with people to make sure all are safe and having a great time.

The blue sky! The blue sea!! I was moved by the view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the seaside! My partner, who usually doesn't like heights, also enjoyed it and said it felt great!

There were times when my feet and butt got a bit wet from the sea, but it would be good to let those who are not comfortable with that know in advance☆ The staff were very friendly!

青い空！青い海！！海側から見えるワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドに感動しました！
高いの苦手と言ってた彼も、気持ち良かった！と言うくらい楽しめて良かったです！

上手く足やおしり位が海に浸かることがありましたが、苦手な方はやめて欲しいと伝えていければ良さそうです☆とてもノリの良いスタッフさんでした！

We boarded the boat with three groups and enjoyed cruising while gazing at the clear waters of Hawaii. After savoring a peaceful time, it was finally time for parasailing!

We were third in line, but… I actually got seasick during the wait (tears). When our turn came, I thought, "Will it feel refreshing once we're up in the sky?" but the wind made it quite bumpy up there! (laughs)

Still, the view of Hawaii from above was breathtaking, and for a moment, I forgot about the swaying. I didn't have the chance to take photos myself, so it was a good decision to request the service to have photos taken from the boat for $40!

私たちは3組でボートに乗り込み、しばらくハワイの透き通った海を眺めながらクルージング。穏やかな時間を楽しんだ後、いよいよパラセーリングがスタート！

順番は3番目だったのですが…実は待ち時間で船酔いしてしまいました（涙）。いざ自分たちの番が来て、「空に上がったらスッキリするかな？」と思っていたら、空の方が風で揺れる揺れる！笑

それでも、上空から見るハワイの景色は圧巻で、一瞬その揺れも忘れられるほど。セルフで写真を撮る余裕はなかったので、40ドルで船上から撮影してもらえるサービスを頼んでおいて正解でした！

It was an exhilarating experience to go parasailing with my wife, who has a fear of heights, and our responsible daughter. We were the first ones up, so there was no time to think or hesitate. The breathtaking view overlooking Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head made me feel like I was in heaven.

高所恐怖症の妻としっかり者の娘と3人でのパラセーリングでトップバッターだった為に考えたり迷ったりする間もなくいきなりの空中散歩でしたが、ワイキキビーチとダイヤモンドヘッドを見渡す絶景に正に天国にいる如く最高の気分でした(^^♪

We traveled entirely by car, so my elderly parents (70 and 66 years old) were able to participate with peace of mind! The starry sky was beautifully visible, and the explanations in Japanese were very clear and made for a really enjoyable time. The cocoa in the cold was delicious too ❤︎ I was worried about the high altitude, but thanks to the acclimatization at the Onizuka Center, we were able to complete the entire program without any issues. Thank you so much for this valuable experience! I would love to participate again when my children are older and can join us!

移動は全て車なので、高齢の両親(70歳、66歳)も安心して参加させていただきました！
星空は綺麗に見える上に、日本語での説明もしていただいて、すごくわかりやすく楽しい時間になりました。寒い中のココアも美味しかったです❤︎
標高が高いので心配でしたが、オニヅカセンターでの慣らしもあり、無事に全工程を過ごせました。
貴重な体験を本当にありがとうございました！子供が大きくなって、一緒に行けるようになったらまた参加したいです！

This was my second helicopter tour, but it was my first time sitting next to the pilot. The view was wide and I highly recommend it. You can see down very well, so this tour offered great views of the waterfalls and canyons. I think 50 minutes is just the right length.

The pilot was very kind and cheerful. He seemed to be a former military pilot, so his skills were definitely impressive. All the staff were also very friendly. There are many wonderful views on the Big Island that you can't see from a car or land, so I think taking a helicopter tour to see them from the sky is a great experience. I've heard that during periods of volcanic eruptions, reservations fill up quickly and it's hard to get a spot. Definitely give it a try!

ヘリコプターツアーは二度目でしたが、パイロット横の席は初めてでした。視界が広くおすすめです。下の方までよく見えるので、このツアーは滝や渓谷がよく見えました。50分は適当な長さだと思います。
パイロットの方はとても優しくて陽気でした。元軍のパイロットだったらしく、腕は間違いないです。スタッフの皆さんもとても親切でした。ハワイ島は車や陸からでは見られない素晴らしい景色が沢山あるのでヘリコプターツアーで空から見るのは良い経験だと思います。火山が噴火してる期間は予約がいっぱいで取れないとか。是非試して見て下さい。

It was a very valuable tour where I rode a horse for two hours in a natural setting reminiscent of Jurassic Park. Since I rode alone, I think it was an experience that is quite rare in Japan. The horses were gentle and at a level that even beginners could handle. The guide was a native speaker, but they mixed in simple Japanese for our explanations, and the conversations were enjoyable. I was very satisfied with the tour.

ジェラシックパークで見たような大自然の中で2時間も馬に乗って散策する非常に貴重なツアーでした。それも一人で乗るのでなかなか日本では出来ない経験だったと思います。馬さん達は穏やかで初心者でも扱えるレベルでした。ガイドさんはネイティブの方でしたが私たちには簡単な日本語を混ぜて説明してくれましたし会話も楽しかったです。大満足のツアーでした。

Sweetest and most talented cast. Loved the performance