All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Wonderful private charter experience. Captain Michael and Gretchen were wonderful - and so attentive. I highly recommend this company - one of the best experiences on the Big Island - don’t miss it.

I felt strong swells at the beach, but it was completely calm offshore. I only remembered going out to see the sunset and coming back before, but this time we cruised all the way around Diamond Head while enjoying the sunset, fully savoring the refreshing experience on the catamaran. It was only in English, but there were no particular issues. The free soft drink was a very light pineapple flavor? (laughs) That wasn't the main purpose, so it was just a little charm. I went on the last day, and it was casual and a fitting way to cap off the final day; it was a great trip. I absolutely recommend it.

浜辺ではうねりが強い感じがしましたが沖は全く静か。以前は沖に出て夕陽を見て帰って来ただけの記憶でしたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで夕陽を見ながらずーっとクルーズ、めいっぱいカタマランでの爽快感を堪能できました。英語のみですが特に問題はなかったです。フリーのソフトドリンクはうすーいパイナップル味？笑。それが目的ではないのでそこもご愛嬌。最後の日に行きましたが気軽ですし最終日を飾るにふさわしい、良い旅でした。
絶対おすすめです。

Hanauma Bay requires a reservation, which can be difficult to secure, so I booked a tour. I was extremely satisfied with the result. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay, making the experience very smooth from entry to activities. It seems that the clarity of the water and the activity of the marine life change depending on the conditions at Hanauma Bay, so I would like to come back again. This time, we couldn't see any sea turtles due to the low tide, but the water clarity was very high, and I was able to see many marine creatures, so I was very satisfied!

ハナウマ湾は予約必須で予約困難ということで、ツアーを予約しました。結果大満足です。
ツアーガイドの方はハナウマ湾を知り尽くしていらっしゃるので、入場からアクティビティまで非常にスムーズに体験することができました。
ハナウマ湾の状況によって、海の透明度、生き物達の活性が変わるみたいなので、また来たいと思います。
今回は引き潮でウミガメは見られませんでしたが、透明度は非常に高く、沢山の海の生き物が見られたので大満足でした！

God’s amazing creativity seen through volcanic activity and celestial bodies. Truly an experience you won’t forget. Maka was the best. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Be forewarned that if you have altitude problems, you may fell icky at the summit. Take it slowly. You’ll fell better when you descend.

It was our first experience, and we decided to try it in Hawaii. I thought 10 minutes might be too short, but we enjoyed it enough. If you get seasick, please take some medication. Both my wife and I ended up feeling seasick.

初めての体験、どうせならハワイでと妻と体験しました。
10分は短いかなぁ〜と思ってましたが、十分に楽しめました。
船酔いする方は薬を飲んで下さい。
夫婦で船酔いしてしまいました。

Liked being first to beach, life vest was missing straps that go between legs front to back, this caused jacket to float up around neck, the overall experience is good and I recommend, but life vests need addressed

I wanted to do something that I wouldn't normally do in Japan during my long-awaited trip to Hawaii, so I made a reservation. With not many activities available that parents can enjoy while having kids, I chose this one because it allows participation from age five.

The local staff were friendly, and the hour flew by in no time. The moment I actually took off was scary, but I was able to enjoy the amazing views of Oahu that can only be seen from the sky. I bought a waterproof phone case to take pictures, but I didn't have the luxury of doing that (laughs), so I used the photo service to get pictures of the three of us.

I also got to see other participants flying, which added to the attraction experience. My five-year-old son was called "Big Boy" by the staff, and it was a moment where he felt recognized, which I think contributed to his growth both physically and mentally.

I highly recommend it!

久しぶりのハワイで何か普段日本ではやらないようなことをやりたいと予約してみました。子供がいながら親も楽しめるアクティビティはあまりない中で５歳から参加できるということでこちらを選びました。
現地のスタッフさんも気さくであっという間の１時間でした。
実際飛んだ瞬間は怖かったけど、空からしか見られない素晴らしいオワフ島の景色を楽しむことができました。
防水のスマホケースを買って写真を撮ろうとしましたが、そんな余裕は持てず(笑)、写真撮影のサービスを利用して三人の写真を撮ってもらいました。
他の参加者の飛んでる姿も見られて、それもまたアトラクション的なものでした。
５歳の息子もスタッフさんに「Big Boy」と言われ、認められたという体験をし、心身共に成長したなと思います。
オススメです。

I joined this tour because I wanted to explore the North Shore.

Out of the three options, I chose Waimea Valley, which seemed to offer an experience of Hawaii's plants and nature, and it was a great choice. It felt more like a botanical garden than just nature, with a variety of plants to see, and the paths are paved and very easy to walk on. I hardly saw any Japanese tourists, which is surprising because it's really nice. Also, since you can swim at the waterfall, it might be a good idea to wear a swimsuit under your clothes.

In Haleiwa, I followed the typical tourist route, enjoying garlic shrimp and Matsumoto Shave Ice, and then I strolled along the beach, gazing at the ocean.

The driver and guide was Japanese, and although he wasn't very talkative, he shared a lot of information about Dole and Haleiwa along the way.

ノースショアを見て回りたいということでこのツアーに参加しました。

3つあるオプションのうち、ハワイの植物や自然が体験できそうなワイメア渓谷を選んだのですがこれが大当たりでした。自然というか植物園という感じで、様々な植物を見れますし、道は舗装されていてとても歩きやすいです。日本人は殆ど見かけませんでした。すごくいいのに。
あと滝では泳ぐこともできるので下着として水着を着ていくと良いかも。

ハレイワでは観光客のお定まりのコースですが、ガーリックシュリンプとマツモトシェイブアイスを食べ、てくてく歩いてビーチで海をぼんやり眺めてきました。

運転手兼ガイドさんは日本の方で、口数は多くありませんが途中のドールやハレイワについて色々教えていただきました。

Last time, I participated in the evening course to watch the fireworks, but this time I joined the morning course because I wanted to see dolphins. I was truly moved that they changed the course to where the dolphins were, just as I had hoped.

前回は花火を見る夜のコースでしたが、今回は午前のコース、イルカをみたくて参加しましたが、期待通りいる方にコースを変えてくれて本当感動しました。

Excellent tour of a nearly inaccessible and uniquely beautiful part of the Big Island. Our guide filled in historical notes - this was the first location for settlement on Hawaii nearly 2,000 years ago - an identified loacal vegetation and agricultural factors.

The tubing adventure was so much fun. Sophia and team were the perfect guides, Added plenty of history along with a lot of fun conversation. The actual ride takes about an hour and then you have a really nice lunch at the end and then get shuttled back to the main office. Thanks for the great time!

Extremely beautiful, fun and amazing! My mother in law never goes into large bodies of water and she was swimming here the entire time. The first time in years! That should tell you something! Perfect for kids my little sister and niece are both 8 years old and had no problem standing in the water and swimming around. The crew is the best! Beautiful kind hearted people. Overall 10/10

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.

Danny and Alex were amazing! Highly recommend!!!!

Guide was very informative and friendly. I recommend this trip.

I participated with my wife and two daughters, a total of four people. Most of the participants were from overseas, and we were probably the only Japanese family there. I was the only one in my family drinking alcohol, so I had the famous Mai Tai while the other three enjoyed soft drinks. The waves were relatively calm, so it didn't sway as much as I had worried it would. I enjoyed my drink while being blown by the wind, and the pleasantness made me keep drinking, leading to about five or six more Mai Tais and sparkling wines. Unfortunately, the cloud conditions were a bit poor, so I couldn't see the "perfect sunset," but I was able to see a big rainbow, making it a very satisfying boat trip.

妻と2人の娘、計4人で参加しました。
参加者のほとんどが海外の方で、日本人はおそらく私たち家族だけでした。
家族の中でお酒を飲むのは私だけだったので、私は名物マイタイを、あとの3人はソフトドリンクを頂きました。
波が比較的穏やかだったので心配していたほど揺れることもなく、風に吹かれながら美味しく飲み、あまりの気持ち良さに酒も進んでマイタイのおかわりやスパークリングワインなど5、6杯も頂いてしまいました。
残念ながら雲の条件がやや悪く“100点満点の夕陽”は拝めませんでしたが、大きな虹を見ることができ、大満足の船旅になりました。

I have a fear of heights, but my husband loves high places and speed. I wanted to see the happy face of my husband, so I decided to take the plunge and signed up for the 150m experience. The result was so much fun that I didn't want to come down from the sky. I was able to chat a bit with the other people on the boat (who happened to all be Japanese) and we became friends. The staff took photos for us (you can choose whether or not to take photos before flying) for $40, including the data. Since it's an angle you can't capture yourself, I recommend purchasing them.

私は高所恐怖症ですが夫は高い、速いが大好き。
夫の喜ぶ顔が見たくて思い切って150mを申し込んでみました。結果はとても楽しく上空から降りたくなかったほど。一緒に船に同乗した方々(たまたま日本人ばかりでした)とも少しお話ができて仲良くなれました。スタッフさんが撮ってくださった写真(飛ぶ前に写真を撮る撮らないは選択可能)はデータ込みで$40 、自分では撮れないアングルなので購入をお勧めします。　

6 members all different ages had so much fun and felt more comfortable then expected in the ocean during evening!

We've been on many excursions during our travels, but this one was by far the most memorable and breathtaking. Yoshi, our guide, was incredibly friendly and professional—one of the best we've ever had. We appreciated the seamless pick-up and drop-off service, and Yoshi made the long ride enjoyable with his great conversation. He's also perfectly bilingual in English and Japanese, which was a huge plus.

The view from the Haleakalā summit and the experience of watching the sunset were beyond words. We loved every moment of it and wouldn't hesitate to do it again!

I have loved magic since I was young, and among all magicians, I particularly adored Atsuto Ogawa's performances. So when I found out I could see his magic during my trip to Hawaii, I made a reservation immediately. Before the show, Mr. Ogawa spotted us and came over to chat! During the performance, he mixed in some Japanese, and we had a really enjoyable time. I was truly moved to see Atsuto Ogawa's magic live, something I had admired for so long!

昔からマジック好きな自分は、中でも緒川集人さんのマジックが大好きだったため、ハワイ旅行にあたって緒川さんのマジックが見れるということで即予約。
開場前に緒川さんが自分たちを見つけて、話しかけてくれました！
公演中も日本語を交えながらやってくださり、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
とにかく昔から見ていた緒川集人のマジックを生で見れたことに感動でした！

Definitely recommend this activity!
I went with my mom, she does not know how to swim or is comfortable with the ocean, but somehow she managed to experience the sandbar and actually got in the water. This was a huge deal for her and it helped tide was low so she felt more comfortable.
Crew was amazing and engaged with all of us on tour! They helped those in need and made us all feel welcomed.
We would definitely book this tour again and bring our family with us next time!

Thank you guys! My mom wouldn’t stop talking about how much fun she had and how you guys made her feel safe despite her fear of water.

During the scheduled experience, I was worried about the approaching hurricane, but I was able to participate safely. The wind was a bit strong, which added to the thrill, and the crew members were very enthusiastic and made the experience a lot of fun. I had to change the date a few times due to changes in my travel plans, but it was smooth, and there were no additional fees, which I thought was very reasonable.

体験予定時，ハリケーン接近中で開催を心配しましたが無事に体験できました．やや風が強くスリル満点でしたが，乗船員の方もテンション高めに盛り上げてくださりとても楽しい体験ができました．
旅行中のプラン変更のため何度か日時変更させていただきましたがスムーズで変更料等もかからず良心的だと思いました．

The crew members were very cheerful and wonderful, and I felt really energized from the morning! They communicated a little in Japanese and provided light explanations, so it was fine even if I didn't understand much English!

On the day I went, there were only two groups including us, so it wasn't a long boat ride, and the sea was calm, so I didn't need motion sickness medication. However, I think it's better to take it on days when the sea is rough!

The hook attached to the harness is connected to the parachute, and the parasailing started quite quickly, so I recommend adjusting your position properly before starting! My arms felt quite tight while holding onto the harness...

Tipping was not mandatory! However, the crew made jokes and entertained us, so I felt it was worth tipping for the parasailing experience! ☺️

I hope this helps!

クルーの人がすごく明るくて
素敵な方で朝から行ったのですが
すごく元気が出ました！！
日本語で少しコミュニケーションや
軽く説明をしてくれるため
英語があまり分からなくても
大丈夫でした！

私が乗った日は私達含め2組だったため
長時間の船の乗船ではなく
海も穏やかだったため
酔い止めは無くても大丈夫でしたが
海が荒れてる日などは
服用した方がいいと思います！！

ハーネスに付いてるフックが
パラシュートに繋がれて
結構早めにパラセーリングが
スタートしたので
スタートする前にちゃんと位置を
整えることがおすすめです！
ハーネスに掴んでる時に
腕が結構キツくなりました…

チップは強制では無かったです！
ですがクルーの人がジョークも交えて
楽しませてくれたので
チップを払ってもいいなと思えた
パラセーリングでした！！☺️

ご参考になれば幸いです！！

Great boat, friendly crew and good for kids.They Provided a nice lunch and drinks and had a beautiful Bottom boat viewing for little ones. This boat wasn’t overcrowded like the calypso which I appreciated. I would go again, the only thing I would have liked was to go to two locations but that wasn’t in their program, which I chose. Overall great day!!

First of all, the meeting place was hard to find! I think that should be improved.
The tour was in August, and while it was fine until we boarded the boat, upon arrival, there was no land in sight, and it was quite deep. My daughter and grandparents couldn't touch the bottom at all and were nearly drowning.
Also, there was hardly any snorkeling. There were no fish at all. The sea was deep and there were waves, so it was dangerous for shorter individuals (laughs).
Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding were somewhat enjoyable, but those two activities alone were too much time to fill.
Regarding the day I went, it was quite a disappointing tour.

まず第一に集合場所が分かりづらい！！そこは改善するべきだと思います。
8月のツアーでしたが、船に乗るまでは良かったのですが、現地に到着しても陸地は現れず、かなり深いです。娘や祖父母は全く足がつかず、溺れかけていました。
そしてシュノーケリングも無いようなものです。魚は全くいないです。海も深く波もあるので、小柄な方は命がけでした（笑）
カヤックやサップはそれなりに楽しかったですが、その2つだけで時間を潰すには時間が長すぎます。
私の行った日に関しては、かなりハズレツアーでしたね。

Even though it was sunny in Waikiki, as we made our way to the sandbar, the clouds started to gather and it rained lightly at the end. However, we were able to encounter sea turtles, and the snorkeling allowed us to see the fish beautifully, so I was satisfied. It was also fun to be surrounded by movie filming locations, and the explanations were well done.

ワイキキの方は晴れていてもいざサンドバーの方まで行くとだんだん雲行きが怪しくなって雨は最後にぱらつく程度降りましたがウミガメも遭遇できましたし、シュノーケルでは魚が綺麗に見えたので満足です。周りが映画のロケ地で説明も上手で楽しかったです。

I was anxious until I got on, but once I flew, it was refreshing!
Even though the aircraft is small, it flies steadily.
The speed is slow enough to enjoy the scenery, and 30 minutes goes by in no time.
However, it's scary when I'm the one piloting; the aircraft responds to even the slightest movement of the control stick.

乗るまでは不安でしたが、いざ飛んでみれば気分爽快！
機体は小さくても安定した飛行です。
速度もゆっくりで景色を楽しむことができ、３０分はあっという間です。
でも自分が操縦する時だけはコワいですね、操縦桿の少しの動きに機体が反応します。

This was a treat to our guests that came to vacation with us this year. From the 62 year old to the 8 year old everyone loved it. The entertainment was GREAT! and the history lesson was appreciated by all. My past experiences with Luau's was the buffet, the family style dinner was PERFECT! Everyone got to try what they wanted and some got extra of their favorite. The presentation was good and Kevin our server was the best. I highly recommend "Old Lahaina Luau"

- I made a reservation for around 1:30 PM on the day of, but there were almost no available spots, and it was quite tight.
- We participated as two adults (one of whom was just observing) and two children (a fourth grader and a third grader).
- I mistakenly booked for two participants and two observers (boat ride only), but I requested an upgrade on-site, and they were able to accommodate us.
- However, please note that the maximum capacity for sailing at one time is either two adults or one adult and two children.
- We sailed first, but after that, it was mandatory for others to board the boat, so be cautious of the children's motion sickness.
- I thought it might be scary, but the way I sat with my bottom on a thick rope significantly reduced the feeling of fear. The sensation of floating was amazing!

・当日朝予約の１３時半頃でしたが、空きはほぼなくギリギリでした。
・大人２人（うち１名は見学）、子供（小学４年生、３年生）で参加。
・予約を間違えて、２名参加、２名見学（ボート乗船のみ）で取ってしまったのですが、現地でアップグレードをお願いして、対応いただけました。
・ただ、１回でセイリングできる最大が、大人２名もしくは大人１名と子供２名なので注意。
・最初にセイリングしましたが、そのあとは他の方のためにボート乗船は必須で、子供の乗り物酔いは注意です。
・怖いかなと思ったのですが、太めのひもにお尻が乗る形で恐怖感はかなり軽減されました。浮遊感は最高でした！

The last time I booked the same tour, we got on the boat and put on life jackets, but it was too windy, so we just went back without flying. In that case, you can choose to reschedule or cancel, but the $1 you pay at the hut is non-refundable.

This time was a revenge attempt. However, for someone like me who is scared of airplanes and roller coasters, parasailing is a big adventure. I chose the lower option of 120 meters, but it was still scary. Groups took turns flying, and once you sit down and get set up, you just take off without any time to mentally prepare, which actually makes it easier to fly, haha.

There was a little bit of turbulence in the air, but for the most part, it was calm and felt great. Just keep in mind that the boat itself sways a lot, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication beforehand, just as a precaution.

Also, there are two staff members on board, and everything is in English. But don’t worry, you can communicate through gestures.

前回同じツアーを申し込んだ時には船にのってライフジャケット等を着けたのですが、風が強くて飛ばずそのまま帰ってきました。その場合は、リスケかキャンセルか選べますが、小屋で初めに支払う1ドルは返ってきません。
今回はリベンジでした。しかし飛行機やジェットコースターも怖い私にとってパラセイリングは大冒険です。低い120mの方にしましたが、それでも怖いです。グループごとに順番に飛ばされて行きましたが、座ってセットされたら勝手に飛ばされるのでもう心の準備とかないので逆に飛べます笑
空では少しだけ揺れましたが、大体は穏やかで気持ちよかったです。ただ船自体はとても揺れるので、お守り代わりにでも、事前に酔い止めを飲むことをおすすめします。
また、スタッフの方2人乗船していますが全部英語です。でもジェスチャーで伝わるのでご心配なく。