All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

My wife and I enjoyed the boat this past Tuesday. Wendel and Mitchel were excellent and we learned a lot from the narration and information about this area. Was a enjoyable evening.

I had completed the check-in early, but when moving from the reception counter to the boat, I ended up towards the back. Once on board, there were no seats available! A few of us had no choice but to stand near the captain as we set sail. It would have been fine during the day, but standing on the deck in the darkness after sunset was unsettling... I thought I would never do that again.

After the fireworks, I was able to secure a vacant seat, and we had a great time singing "Can't Help Falling In Love" together while feeling a bit tipsy. In any case, I recommend not lagging behind when moving to the boat.

チェックインは早く済ませていたのですが、受付カウンターからボートに移動する際に後ろのほうになってしまい、乗船してみると既に座る場所なし！仕方なく数人はキャプテンの近くに立ったまま出航になりました。昼間ならよいのですが、陽が落ちた後の暗闇の中をデッキに立ったままのセイリングは不安定で・・・二度と御免だと思いました。
花火後は空席を確保できたので、いい感じに酔った皆で「Can't Help Falling In Love」を合唱するなど、楽しかったですが。とにかくボートへの移動時に遅れをとらないことをお勧めします。

Very good trip. Crew was very knowledgeable while at the same time very relaxed. Put everyone at ease, regardless of experience level. Just the right size boat/group size.
Wonderful to be out on the water; we saw a couple of turtles on the way out and a couple more while snorkeling, as well as a variety of fish. Would recommend this excursion to others.

I enjoyed sailing, an experience that I can't have in my daily life, feeling the pouring sun, refreshing wind, and swaying waves. Although we were the only ones who couldn't speak English among people from America, the UK, and Denmark, we still had a great time sharing the same experience.

日常では体験できないセーリングに乗船して、降り注ぐ太陽・爽やかな風・揺れる波を体に感じ満喫しました。アメリカ・イギリス・デンマークなど日本人は英語が全くできない我々だけでしたがが、それはそれで同じ体験の中楽しく過ごすことができました。

Barbie is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced guide. She also makes sure you feel comfortable and prepared in the water. The scooters are easy to use, and I highly recommend paying a bit extra for the floatation wet suits (for ease and extra warmth in the water) and the go pro for must have videos!
We thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling with Barbie! We saw numerous fish, bright coral, turtles and a monk seal! It was a memory to last a lifetime. If you are inexperienced, do not hesitate to take this tour!

It was my first time parasailing, and the exhilaration was incredible—it was truly the best! The guy was also handsome, and the photos he took captured some great reactions, making for some amazing memories!

初のパラセーリングでしたが、爽快感半端なくほんまに最高でした！お兄さんもカッコよくて、撮って頂いた写真もいいリアクションのところを撮って下さっていて、すごい思い出のショットとなりました！

I made a reservation the night before, but they handled it smoothly. The Japanese staff supported us, so we felt at ease participating. Also, we were thrilled when wild manta rays came close to us! At the end of the tour, I was happy to receive videos of the boat and the manta rays from that day.

I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the Big Island! I hesitated to participate due to the weak yen, but I'm really glad I did. Thank you very much.

急遽前日の夜に予約しましたが、スムーズに対応していただけました。
日本人スタッフの方が、私たち日本人のサポートをしてくださったので安心して参加できました。
そして、野生のマンタが近くまで来てくれて大興奮でした！
ツアー最後に当日の船やマンタの動画もシェアしていただき嬉しかったです。

ハワイ島に行かれた方は是非お勧めしたいです！
円安の影響で参加を躊躇ってしまっていましたが、参加できて本当に良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

I actually went, and I felt that since people from overseas are very lively, it's better to participate in the event without being shy and to engage with the community to enjoy it even more. I was also satisfied to finally see the fire show. If you reserve a VIP seat, you can have flowers draped around your neck. The food was delicious, and the show was fun, so how about joining for a memorable experience?

実際に行ってみて、海外の人はノリがいいので参加者としても恥ずかしがらずイベントに参加しどんどんコミニュティを取った方がより楽しめるなと感じました。
念願のファイヤーショーも見れて満足です。
VIP席で予約するとお花を首にかけてもらえます。
料理も美味しくショーも楽しかったので度の思い出に参加してみるのはいかがでしょうか。

Everyone was super cool made a nice relaxed time up to the jump. The jump was incredible! One of the coolest experiences ever!!! Instructors/guides? we're awesome very laid back explained everything and took awesome pics!

I participated on the night of the third day of my honeymoon. The dining area was a bit small, but the food was incredibly delicious. I particularly enjoyed the roast pork. I spilled a drink during the meal, but the staff kindly assisted me, which was a great help.

The rock stage featured shows of famous artists like Michael Jackson, which were very impressive. The hula dance show had a unique Hawaiian atmosphere and was really enjoyable. At the end of the show, there was a flower dance that was very exciting to watch.

For an additional $28, you can have a commemorative photo taken, and you'll also receive a special album, which I think is a great keepsake from Hawaii.

　新婚旅行3日目の夜に参加しました。
食事会場は少し狭かったですが料理はすごく美味しかったです。ローストポークなどが個人的には好きでした。途中で飲み物をこぼしたりしてしまいましたがスタッフの方が親切に対応して頂き大変助かりました。
　ロックのステージではマイケルジャクソンなど日本でも有名なショーが見られてとても迫力がありました。フラダンスのショーもハワイならではの雰囲気でとても良かったです。ショーの最後にはフラワーダンスもあり見ていてとても興奮しました。
追加で28ドル払うと記念写真の撮影をして貰い専用のアルバムも一緒に貰えるのでハワイの記念にはいいと思います。

My first horseback riding experience in Hawaii at Gunstock Ranch became a wonderful memory! The instructors were kind and attentive. (I can't speak English, but I managed just fine!) The horses were gentle and smart, making it easy for beginners like me to ride comfortably. You can feel the richness of the animals living freely on the vast land.

Riding the horses while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Hawaii was a fantastic activity!

It took just under two hours to get to Gunstock Ranch by the Bus, but the changing scenery made the time fly by. I’ve decided that the next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely go horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch again!

ハワイで初めての乗馬体験がガンストックランチでとてもいい思い出になりました！
インストラクターの方達も優しく丁寧に対応してくださいます。(私は英語ができませんが、なんとかなりました！)
お馬さんたちも穏やかで、賢くて乗馬初心者でも安心して乗ることができました。広大な土地にのびのびと生活する動物たちの豊かさを感じれます。
お馬さんに乗ってハワイの大自然の景色を堪能できるとても良いアクティビティでした！

ガンストックランチまでは、the Busで2時間弱でしたが移り変わる景色であっという間でした。
また、ハワイに行った際にはガンストックランチで乗馬をすると決めました！

This was wonderful. Lola our drivrt was friendly and informative. Po8nted out all sorts of sites.
The Arizona Memorial was everything I expected.. wish i had more time for the musemu

I visited this show on a weekend in mid-May. Since it was my first time seeing a hula show, I chose this one due to its timing, location (Waikiki), and the variety of content.

Perhaps because I arrived earlier than the entry time, I was able to be seated smoothly, and I received my food in a timely manner. I opted for the buffet plan, so before the show, I enjoyed a welcome drink and a meal… (salad, taro salad, yakisoba?!, fish, roast beef, roast pork) which exceeded my expectations in taste. After the meal, there were fruits, cakes, and coffee, leaving me very full. During the meal, I was able to watch the hula and enjoy ukulele performances, making for a fun dining experience♪

Then, around 7:30 PM, we were guided to our seats at the show venue by table. The show started with traditional Hawaiian hula, followed by performances of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson… As a couple who loves music, we were thrilled to see impersonators of artists we can no longer see, and we were both very satisfied with the high-quality show. Finally, there was a fire dance and a modern hula performance, which was a perfect finale. It was powerful and moving!!!

After the show, as we headed to the exit, we had the opportunity to take commemorative photos with the performers, including Elvis and Michael, as well as the dancers, which made us even more satisfied. I believe you can enjoy a show abroad that showcases hula and music all at once♡

5月中旬の週末にこちらのショーに来ました
フラショーは初めてだったので、時間や立地(ワイキキ)の関係と色々と盛りだくさんなショー内容のこちらを選びました

入場時間より早く行ったからか、スムーズに着席でき、お料理も早めの順番に頂くことが出来て良かったです
ビュッフェ付きプランにしましたので、まずショーの前にウェルカムドリンクとお食事を…(サラダ・タロイモ和え・焼きそば⁈・フィッシュやローストビーフ・ローストポーク)など期待以上に美味しく頂きました。
そして食後は、フルーツやケーキ・コーヒーもあり大変お腹いっぱいになりました
お食事中もフラを見れたりウクレレ演奏があり楽しくお食事出来ました♪

そして19:30過ぎに、各テーブルごとにショーの会場まで案内されて着席
昔ながらのハワイ伝統的フラで始まり、エルビスプレスリー・マイケルジャクソンへ…音楽好きな夫婦なので、もちろんモノマネの方達ですが今では見ることが出来ない方達なので、とてもクオリティ高いショーに2人とも大満足でした
そして最後にファイヤーダンスと現代的なフラのショー、フィナーレにピッタリ
迫力もあり感動しました！！！

ショーが終わり出口に向かうと、出演者の方エルビスやマイケル・ダンサーの方との記念撮影が出来てまたまた大満足
フラや音楽などを1度に見れて、海外でのショーを楽しめると思います♡　

Good guides but didn't allow us any unsupervised snorkel time. Actual time in the water was about 1 hour and got us back to Waikiki much earlier than we needed.

We were on Oahu during an especially rainy time when many luaus were being cancelled because of rain. We were happy to find this one that was covered for the meal and the entertainment, guaranteeing it would not be rained out! The venue is relatively small for a more intimate feeling than many other places.
Service was quick and welcome drinks were nice.
All in all the food was good other than the pork being a little dry.
The entertainment included an Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonator, in addition to the traditional dancers and fire dancer.
Staff was friendly.

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We wanted to see an American-style show, so we made a reservation! I was a bit anxious since we booked it ourselves instead of through a travel agency, but there was a Japanese-speaking staff member at the reception who was very kind and helpful!

Although there weren't many other Japanese-speaking staff, everyone was cheerful and friendly, and we had a really enjoyable time! I was also worried about the food, but they guided us, and we were able to eat without any issues! There was a lot of buffet and dessert, and everything was delicious! Especially the roast beef and roast pork! The wasabi sauce was so tasty that I ended up going back for seconds!

I highly recommend that everyone go and try it out!!! The fruit juice we had before the meal was also incredibly delicious! I even drank my husband's share (laughs). It was really tasty!!!

During the hula dance lesson, everyone was cheerful and taught us well, and we had a great time!

新婚旅行でHawaiiに旅行に来ました。
アメリカっぽいSHOWをみたいねー！ってことで予約を取りました！旅行会社ではなく予約を取ったので不安でしたが受付には日本語スタッフの方もいてとても親切に接客していただきました！
その他日本語スタッフの方はいらっしゃいませんでしたが、皆さんにこやかにお話をしていただきとっても楽しい時間が過ごせました！
ごはんも不安でしたが、誘導していただき無事食べることが出来ました！
たくさんのブュッフェとデザート！どれも美味しく食べられました！とくに！ローストビーフとローストポーク！わさびソースがとってもおいしくておかわりしてしまいましたー！！！！
みなさんもぜひ行って食べてみてください！！！
食前に頂いたフルーツジュースもすごく美味しくて！
旦那さんの分も飲んでしまいました（笑）
とってもおいしかつたです！！！！
フラダンスレッスンでは、みなさんにこやきにおしえていただき楽しく過ごすことが出来ました！

I have visited Hawaii more than 10 times. I had heard about this show for a while, but this was my first time participating.

1. Dinner Buffet
There was a wide variety of dishes, fruits, and desserts, and everything was delicious. Additionally, the guidance to the food stations was organized by group, so it was smooth and not crowded. I also enjoyed the ukulele accompaniment and hula dancing during the meal.

2. "Rock-a-Hula" Show
The atmosphere was filled with excitement. The Elvis impersonator, in particular, was fully committed to his showmanship and energized the entire theater. However, I was a bit disappointed that the same dancer appeared in different costumes for each scene. I understand this might be unavoidable due to the number of performers.

P.S. I may not have been able to upload the photos properly, but I would appreciate it if you could apply the "second person free" offer.

ハワイには、10回以上訪れています。前々からこのショウのことは聞いていましたが、今回初めて参加しました。
①夕食ビュッフェ
料理、フルーツ、デザートの品数も多く、美味しかったです。また料理台への案内がグループ毎だったので混雑することなく、スムーズに取ることができました。食事中のウクレレ伴奏の歌や、フラダンス等も楽しめました。
②「ロック・ア・フラ」ショウ
全体に熱気にあふれていました。特にプレスリーのそっくりさんは、ショウマンシップに徹し、劇場全体を盛り上げていました。ただ一つ気になったのは、場面ごとに衣装を変えた同じダンサーが登場したのは、少し残念でした。もっとも出演人数の関係で止むを得ないこととは思いますが。

追記
写真をうまくアップロードできなかったかもしれませんが、「2人目無料」の適用をよろしくお願いします。

Our tour was impacted by the recent rain and it was reduced from two hours to one hour. I emailed the night before to confirm that the tour was still on and they said it was, but to call and confirm the morning of. I called before we left our hotel and they said that the tour was still on. We picked-up our tickets from the ticket office without issue. However, we were told by the horse stable that the tour would only be one hour long instead of two hours due to trail conditions. I wish somebody told us before we arrived at the stable so that we could try to find another tour, or that they would compensate us for the reduced tour (partial refund, coupon for future tour or rebooked on another tour). The tour guide was great and did their best given the circumstances. Everyone at the stable was welcoming and helpful. When checking-in at the stable, we were told that we could not bring a small backpack on the tour and advised to store them in a locker or leave at the car. This also would have been good to know ahead of time. We understand that there’s nothing that could be done about the weather and we look forward to visiting again.

We headed to Kualoa Ranch by large bus. Since there were Japanese staff on-site, we were able to receive guidance in Japanese. Helmets are required for horseback riding. You can put your smartphone, water, and sunglasses in a small pouch provided on-site (other belongings can be stored in a locker for $5, which you can access freely). However, it's more convenient to hang your smartphone around your neck for quick access to take photos. After watching a brief safety video, we got on right away. Riding without a guide from the start made us a bit nervous at first, but we quickly got used to it since the horses are familiar with the route. Fortunately, during our ride, there were no other customers, so it was just us and our guide, making it feel like a private experience. Normally, it seems that 2-3 groups participate together. Our guide took some photos of us, but it seems that not all guides offer this service, so we were lucky. After horseback riding, we had about an hour to spend, so we enjoyed the surrounding facilities and the ocean (an hour was plenty of time). Overall, we had a great time.

大型バスでクアロアランチまで向かいます。現地では日本人スタッフがいたため、現地の案内は日本語で聞くことができました。乗馬はヘルメットを着用します。持ち物は、スマホとお水とサングラスを、現地で渡される小さいポシェットに入れます(その他の荷物は、5ドル払って開け閉め自由のロッカーに入れます)。ただ、スマホは首から提げていた方がすぐに撮れて便利です。簡単な注意事項のビデオを見た後、すぐに乗り込みました。最初からガイドなしで乗るため、序盤は緊張しますが、馬がルートを熟知しているので、すぐに慣れます。私達が乗った時間の回はたまたま他にお客さんがいなかったたため、私達とガイドさんのみで貸切状態でしたが、普通は2-3組一緒に体験するようです。私達の担当ガイドさんはツーショットを撮ってくれましたが、ガイドさんによってはそういったサービスをしてくれない方もいるようなので、ラッキーでした。乗馬終了後は、1時間くらい時間があったので、周辺施設や海を見ながら過ごしました(1時間あれば十分くらい)。総じて、楽しめました。

We traveled to the dock by large bus and after hearing some simple instructions from the Japanese staff, we boarded the boat. The boat has changing rooms, but it's more comfortable to wear your swimsuit. We arrived at the sandbar in about 30-40 minutes. Since we had also reserved the banana boat activity, we started with that. The banana boat ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. The boat was relatively stable, so I wasn't thrown off. After that, we spent about 2 hours kayaking, paddleboarding, and playing with a ball. Due to the rain from the previous day, the sea was murky, so there was no snorkeling. After finishing, we relaxed on the way back while enjoying live music and snacking on donuts. One thing to note is that the air conditioning on the return bus was too strong, making it cold for our half-dry bodies, so I recommend bringing a jacket or an extra towel. Overall, I had a great time.

大型バスで船着場まで移動し、日本人スタッフの方から簡単な注意事項等を聞いた後、船に乗り込みました。船には更衣室がありますが、水着は着て行った方が楽です。30-40分でサンドバーに到着しました。バナナボードのアクティビティも予約していたので、バナナボートからスタートしました。バナナボード自体の所要時間は5分くらいです。ボートが比較的安定しているので、振り落とされませんでした。その後は、2時間くらいカヤックやsupやボール遊びをして過ごしました。この日は前日の雨の影響で海が濁っていた為、シュノーケリングはありませんでした。終了後は、軽食のドーナッツを食べつつ生演奏を聴きながらゆったりと戻りました。注意点としては、帰りのバスが冷房効きすぎて半乾きの身体には寒いので、上着や予備のバスタオル等を持っていくことをオススメします。
総じて、楽しめました。

I had a great time watching sea turtles in the beautiful ocean. It was also nice to be able to do stand-up paddleboarding. Depending on the season, it might be cold when you come out of the water while still wet, so it's necessary to bring something to wear. Other than the spam rice balls, there were plenty of snacks and drinks available for unlimited refills, which was more than enough.

綺麗な海でウミガメを観ることができて楽しかったです。supもできてよかったです。
季節によっては海から上がると濡れたままでは寒いと思うので、羽織るもの持参要です。
スパムおにぎり以外はスナック、ドリンク食べ飲み放題で常に補充してくださってたので充分でした。

I brought my family visiting from the mainland and they had a wonderful time! We loved how responsive the crew was for everyone! Tyson helped us with snorkeling and was an excellent guide!!
The water was a little cold but refreshing! There was volleyball game and that was great fun! The lunch was delicious and plenty of food! We enjoyed being able to purchase drinks as well!

From inside the submarine, you can see dolphins and other marine life. I thought it would be similar to an aquarium, but the closeness of seeing them from inside the ship was completely different!

潜水艦の中から、イルカなど見ることもできます。
水族館と似たような感覚なのかなと思いましたが、船の中から見る近さなど、まったく違うものでした！

It was a great experience. The guides were amazing and so much fun!

This was so much fun! The staff was very friendly and knew how to keep the good times rolling. The drinks were delicious & the scenery was absolutely gorgeous! I cannot hype up this place enough, coming back home after my vacation I’ve been telling all my family & friends if they plan on going to Hawaii anytime soon, this is the sunset sail to book! I will definitely book again! :)

This activity was a highlight of our Hawai’i trip. With adult children this was enjoyed by all. The sights on the ranch are remarkable and the activity was heaps of fun

Horseback riding while fully enjoying the magnificent scenery was amazing!! I was a bit anxious since it was my first time, but the horse was so smart that all my worries disappeared! It's something you can't experience in Japan, so I definitely recommend it.

雄大な景色を存分に味わいながらの
乗馬は最高でした！！
初めてなので不安がありましたが、
お馬さんが賢くて、そんな心配も吹っ飛びました！
日本では経験できないので是非お勧めしたいです。

I was anxious about my English, but the Japanese staff explained everything, including the meeting point, and there were explanatory videos in Japanese, which made me feel at ease participating!

During the horseback riding, it was all in English, but they used easy-to-understand words, so there was no problem at all! They were very kind and even took pictures for us!

The horses are smart, so they stop and go along with the horse in front of them without needing us to give instructions!

The scenery was amazing, and I was able to ride for two hours in the great outdoors, which was a valuable experience that I can't have in Japan!

Since it was an afternoon experience, by the time we finished, the cafeteria was closed, and I regretted not being able to eat the Kualoa Burger >_<.

英語が不安でしたが、最初の集合場所などのは日本人スタッフの方が説明してくれたり説明動画も日本語で安心して参加できました！
乗馬中は英語のみでしたがわかりやすい単語などで話してくれるので全く問題なかったです！！
写真もとってくれたりとても親切でした！

馬も賢いのでこちらが指示しなくても前の馬に合わせて止まったり進んだりしてくれます！

景色も最高な大自然の中2時間も乗馬ができ、日本では体験できない貴重な経験になりました！！

昼からの体験だったので終わった頃にはカフェテリアがcloseしていてクアロアバーガーが食べれなかったのが心残りです>_<

It was a very simple explanation, but I could understand it in English. I enjoyed it so much that I couldn't help but laugh every time I rewatched the video.

とてもシンプルな説明でしたが、英語でも理解できます。ビデオを何度見返しても笑えてしまうぐらい楽しかったです。

My husband and I had a feeling this would be fun, which is why we booked this excursion. But we had no idea what a blast this really was! The "lookouts" that we stopped at during our ride were truly breathtaking. Our guides were super informative and had a good sense of humor. Believe me, you get it all during this excursion, fun, adventure, even a bit of "what did I get myself into" moments. Don't worry, you are safe and your guides are always right with you. Not to mention they won't take you onto trails you can't handle. Be prepared to get dirty! As our guide told us, embrace it, you can't get around it. But just fyi, bring extra shoes, a change of clothes and a towel. We happen to go on a day that was pretty wet from a storm. We were a mess! Loved all of it though. Highly recommend this excursion.