All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

This was my first time seeing Cirque du Soleil. According to my companion, it's rare to see a performance in such a small venue where the distance to the stage is close from any seat. We watched from the very front row, and if you have the budget, definitely choose the front row. The immersion is incredible. You can feel the water splashes, the performers' breaths, sweat, and voices. I have become a fan of Cirque du Soleil. It made my trip to Hawaii even more special.

今回初めてシルクドソレイユを見ました。
連れ曰くこんなに小箱で見せてくれるところは珍しいらしくどの席からも舞台の距離が近いです。
1番前の席から私たちは見ましたが、お金に余裕があるならぜひ1番前の席を選んでください。没入感がすごいです。
水しぶきや演者の呼吸、汗、声を感じることができます。
私はシルクドソレイユのファンになりました。
ハワイの旅をより一層特別なものにしてくれました。

The view of Waikiki from the sky was amazing. I was worried because I have a fear of heights, but it was stable in the air and I wasn't scared at all. I was captivated by the beautiful scenery, and the time flew by. Also, if you're prone to seasickness, be prepared. The woman in the couple riding with us looked very uncomfortable.

空からみるワイキキの景色は最高でした。
高所恐怖症なので心配していましたが、空中では安定しており全く怖くありませんでした。美しい風景に見とれていて、あっという間の時間でした。
あと、船に弱い方は覚悟してください。同乗していたカップルの女性はとても辛そうでした。

If you go to Hawaii, you absolutely have to experience this! I highly recommend it! When it was over, my face was completely black, but that's also a good memory.

ハワイに行ったら絶対に体験してください！
お勧めです！
終わったとき、顔は真っ黒でしたがそれも良い思い出です。

Our guide was from Hawaii, born on Maui, and has been living on the Big Island for two years. He was handsome, had a great voice, and was genuinely kind. The weather wasn’t ideal — it was cloudy, though we did see the sea of clouds and a bit of sunlight breaking through. It still felt magical watching the sunset above the clouds, even without a clear sky. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see any stars that night, probably due to the season (I went in late October). But the next day, on another tour, I did see a sky full of stars — so it’s still possible! Be prepared for altitude sickness; I felt lightheaded at the summit and was glad we descended soon after sunset. Overall, it was a good experience despite the bumpy mountain road — and it felt great to have “checked off” the highest mountain in the world (from base to peak).

It's a small attraction.
It was incredibly fun.
The scenery was great, and the staff were kind, making for a wonderful time.

ちょっとしたアトラクションです。
最高に楽しいです。
景色もよくて、スタッフの方も優しくて素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。

Timely pick-up and drop-off
Clean car
Beautiful sea
Polite guidance
No worries in Japan!
It's great
I want to participate again
Thank you very much
I was very satisfied to see the sea turtles

時間どうりの送迎
清潔な車
綺麗な海
丁寧な指導
日本には不安無し！
いいですよ
また参加したいです
ありがとうございました
ウミガメにも会えたい大満足です

I was looking for a snorkeling plan nearby since I didn't have much time. I was very satisfied that we could depart from Waikiki Beach and return to the hotel by the afternoon. Since it was close, I didn't have high expectations, but I was very pleased to see sea turtles both from the boat and in the water. The ocean was also very beautiful! I think parents can feel at ease participating because the staff helped the children onto the boards to see as well!

時間があまりなかったので、近場でシュノーケルできるプランを探していました。ワイキキビーチから出発で午前中にホテルに戻れて、とても満足でした。近いので、あまり期待してなかったですが、船からも海の中でもウミガメを見れて大満足です。
海もとても綺麗でした！
お子様もスタッフがボードの上に乗せて見てくれていたので安心して参加できると思います！

Skydiving was something I had always wanted to try. Since I wanted to do it, I decided to do it in the breathtaking scenery of Hawaii. There was a bit of a delay at the reception, but the staff were very kind and helpful. The instructor was humorous, and it was perfectly fine not to speak any English.

When it was time to jump, there was no hesitation; I was quickly falling out of the plane, regardless of my own will. I felt no fear at all; it was just amazing. After the parachute opened, we made several turns, which caused quite a bit of G-force and made me feel a bit nauseous. I felt a little sick for a while after landing.

Video and photo shooting is a must.

一度はやってみたかったスカイダイビング。
同じやるなら絶景のハワイで、ということでやってきました。
受付で手間取りましたがスタッフの方がとても親切に対応してくれました。
インストラクターの方もユーモアがあり英語が全くしゃべれなくても大丈夫です。
いざジャンプですが躊躇する間もなく自分の意志とは関係なく次々と飛行機から落ちていきます。まったく恐怖はなく、とにかくサイコーです。
パラシュートが開いてからですが何回か旋回をします。この時かなりＧがかかり酔います。
着地後しばらく気持ち悪かったです。
ビデオ＆写真撮影は必須です。

The local staff were entertaining and kind. There were also people who spoke Japanese on-site, which was reassuring. They provided detailed explanations about facilities like the restrooms, which was helpful for the women!

The thrilling buggy ride was, of course, an exciting experience, but you also get to see breathtaking views that take your breath away. With all the thrills, there are a few rules to follow. If you stick to those, I think you'll have a great time. No reckless behavior is allowed.

It's a popular activity, so I made a reservation a few months in advance! I'm glad I went.

現地のスタッフさんが面白くて、それでいて親切です。現場には日本語ができる方もいて安心でした。お手洗いなどの細かな説明もしてくださり女子は助かりました！
道中はスリルがあるバギー走行体感はもちろんですが、息を呑むほどの絶景を見る事ができます。スリル満点な分、お約束ごともいくつかあります。それをキチンと守ると楽しく過ごせると思います。無茶は厳禁です。
人気のアクティビティなので、数ヶ月前から予約しました！行けてよかったです。

The sandbar trip was amazing. Really friendly crew made us feel like Ohana, and provided everything we could ask for. Even though it rained while we were there, our guide found a great place to snorkel and helped the less experienced folks acclimate to their gear. Great experience. We'll do it again and hope for sun!

My wife and I enjoyed the tour of the movie and TV locations. Seeing the actual site of the filming locations was fun. Very beautiful area. The WW2 bunker was very interesting as well.

The trip was a great experience. The boat ride was enjoyable. We sat on the upper deck and got wet which was great for us. The sights were amazing. The food and drink were fantastic. I would recommend this trip and would take it again. The captain and crew were friendly and helpful.

I was able to fully enjoy the great nature of Kualoa Ranch. The buggy was easier to handle than I expected, and it was fun. There are some narrow parts of the road, so it might be a bit scary for those who have never driven before.

クアロアランチの大自然を堪能することができました。バギーも思った以上に操作でき、楽しかったです。一部、道が狭い部分もあるので、運転したことない人は少し怖いかもしれません。

If you follow the map, you'll reach a residential area one block ahead. The locals seem accustomed to it, as they will help you with directions while mixing in some Japanese. Since there are no staff who understand Japanese for the activities, a translation app is essential. The experience itself is within my expectations. It would be even more fun if we could do races.

地図の通り行くと一本先の住宅街に着きます。
現地の方も慣れてるのか道を聞くと日本語交えて教えてくれますw
アクティビティには日本語わかるスタッフがいないので翻訳アプリは必須。
体験自体はまあ予想の範囲内です。
レースとか出来たらもっと楽しい

I was seated in the front side, and it was very impressive. It included historical content about Hawaii, and it was very enjoyable and full of highlights.

サイド前方の席でしたが、とても迫力がありました。ハワイの歴史的な内容も含め、見応え満点でとても楽しめました。

We got married an hour before the sunset Catamaran cruise. We were so excited to finish the day with a champagne toast and the Hilton fireworks show from the boat. Great music, great group of happy passengers, the sailing crew were vibing with us. It was a beautiful night.

The only thing wrong was my new husband's foot was bleeding. The staff will tell you to take off your shoes before the short walk on the beach to clamber onto the boat. Rethink removing your shoes. We don't know what he stepped on, but he sheared off some skin. Now he can't walk, drive or work according to the wound care specialist. We have been home for 3 weeks and he's still showering with a bag over his foot.

Despite the barefoot calamity, the ease of booking was great. The price was reasonable. The boat was clean and comfortable. Everything was on point. I truly would recommend this cruise to just about anyone.

Getting married in Hawaii was the absolute best. The wedding, the sunset, the boat, champagne, fireworks... it was almost a Perfect day!!

It was a truly wonderful show. 👍 The history and culture of Hawaii were thoroughly covered, and it was fantastic! The performances were good as well.

大変素晴らしいショーでした。👍
ハワイの歴史と文化が、随所に網羅されていて、素晴らしい！
パフォーマンスもグッドです

This was probably the worst for quality of food and entertainment. When you pay that much for a luau you should be able to have a choice of what you get served. The potions were small of the decent food. There was way too much raw fish. The other items were cold and tasteless. The entertainment was slow and boring. It is definitely not to children. Better entertainment at the mall.

It's a place where you can't help but wear a down jacket in the hot Hawaii. Just that alone is a unique experience. The sunset and the starry sky are amazing. The Milky Way was clearly visible! It would have been perfect if they could have explained a bit more about the stars.

暑いハワイの中でダウンジャケットを着ないと居られない場所です。それだけでも異体験。サンセットも星空も最高です。
天の川もハッキリと見えました！
もう少し星の説明をしてもらえたら満点でした。

Not only do you get to see filming locations of some popular films, but you get to learn some history about island and the ranch as well. Amazing and great people!

Our guide, Jonah, was amazing. The food truck lunch included "garlic shrimp without shells" and "the restrooms here are clean." In Haleiwa, we learned that "shave ice is famous," and while driving, he pointed out, "Look, you can see a rainbow on the left." He also took many photos at beautiful spots, suggesting we take pictures here and there. It was a fulfilling day from early morning, and I really enjoyed it. By chance, I met Jonah again the next day when he came to the hotel to drop off some guests, and he wished me to "have fun today since it's Halloween." It turned out to be a wonderful trip. Thank you very much!

ガイドのジョナさん　凄く良かったです
フードトラックの昼食は「ここは殻なしのガーリックシュリンプ」だとか「トイレはここが綺麗」だとか　ハレイワでは「かき氷が有名」とか　運転中も「左　虹が見えます」とか‥その他本当に色々　写真もここで撮りましょうと素敵なポイントで何枚も撮っていただき　早朝から充実した1日で楽しませていただきました　たまたま次の日お客さん送ってホテルに来たジョナさんと会って「今日はハロウィンなので楽しんで」と声かけていただいたり　とっても良い旅になりました
ありがとうございました

We had a wonderfully delightful time, and would highly recommend this event.

I felt reassured by the detailed Japanese support when making the reservation. Also, since it was at the Hyatt Regency on the day of the event, the location was easily accessible, and the view was great. The meals at the hotel buffet were a bit hectic, but they were delicious. (I didn't have time to enjoy the crab slowly, haha.) The show was full of excitement and very impressive. I had mentioned in advance that it was for an anniversary, so I was happy to receive a gift of a fresh flower lei. I definitely think you should participate!

予約する際に 事細かな日本語フォローがあり安心でした。
また、現地での当日も ハイアット・リージェンシー内なので
立地もアクセスしやすく
景色も良くて◎
食事はホテルのビュッフェで
少し慌ただしかったですが
普通に美味しいです。
(蟹は ゆっくり食べている時間ありませんw)
ショーは 迫力満点で
見応えありました。
アニバーサリーだと事前にお伝えして有ったので 生花のレイのプレゼントもあり嬉しかったです◎
是非とも 参加されたら良いと思います♪

I came to Hawaii for a company trip. I participated in activities here with my colleagues. Many of us were almost first-timers, but with kind and thorough guidance, we were able to do well! It was fun to see the turtles too. Thank you, Dan and Chieko!

社員旅行でハワイに来ました。同僚たちとこちらのアクティビティに参加させて頂きました。ほぼ初めてのメンバーが多かったのですが親切かつ丁寧な指導で上手くできるようになりました！カメにも会えて楽しかったです。ダンさんチエコさんありがとうございました。

This tour was amazing. The staff was friendly and so helpful. There was so many things to do, you could snorkel, kayak, paddle-board or play beach volleyball. They even have this area where you can hang out on the water float and just relax in the sun. I will definitely be doing this excursion next year. We took my mom for her birthday and she had an absolute blast. The water was so clear and I got so lucky to see a sea turtle while I was kayaking. The tour also has live singers aboard, which makes the tour 10 times better, they were awesome. This tour was 10 out of 10 and thank you again to the staff for being so awesome!

It was a really great experience. If you're going to do it, definitely choose the 150m height! I'm glad I did it. However, I can't really recommend purchasing the photos. I was also considering another parasailing company, but I chose this one because it was cheaper due to a campaign.

First of all, the guy taking the photos was getting ready with the camera just as we were going up, but I don't know if he didn't have an SD card in or if it was full, but he was changing the SD card after we started going up. I was up there thinking, "Wait, seriously?" and that made it hard for me to enjoy the start with my husband and child. In the end, it was decided that there would be no photos of the moment we took off. Honestly, I thought it was the worst. But since I had already mentioned that I wanted to buy the photos, I had no choice but to go through with it. They took photos of everyone, and I was shown the pictures afterward, but I wish there was a system where I could think about whether to buy them after seeing them. Looking back at the photos later, the others were also not great; I couldn't recognize anyone, and there were very few pictures, which was really disappointing. Even though it can't be helped if the faces are hard to see due to backlighting, I at least wanted more pictures!

The other company I was considering apparently sends photos via SD and AirDrop, and their reviews were really good, so I should have gone with them even if it was more expensive. It was even more disappointing because the older man and the younger guy were really nice. The experience itself was good though. ^_^

体験としてはとっても良い体験でした。
高さはせっかくなら150mを選んでください！やって良かったです。
ただ写真の購入はあまりオススメできないかも。。もう一つパラセイリングする会社を悩んでいて、今回キャンペーンでこちらの方が安かったのでこちらにしたんですが、
まず写真を撮るお兄さんは上空に上がって行く瞬間にカメラを構えてたんですが、SDが入っていなかったのか、いっぱいだったのか分かりませんが、上がりだしてからSDを変えてて、上にいる私は、えっ？まじで？ってなって、まずそれが気になって夫と子供のようにスタートを素直に楽しめませんでした。結局出発する瞬間の写真はないことが決定。ぶっちゃけ、最悪。って、思いました。けど、写真購入を先に伝えてしまっていたので、買うしかありませんでした。全員分とりあえず撮って、撮った写真見せてもらって、
後から買うかどうか考えられるシステムにすればいいのになぁ。と、思いました。後から写真を見返しても他の写真もイマイチ、誰だか全く分からないし、枚数も少ないから、ほんと残念でした。逆光で顔分からないの仕方ないとしても、せめて枚数は撮ってほしい！
悩んでいたもう一方の会社はＳＤとエアドロでも送ってくれるらしく、写真の口コミがすごい良かったので、高くてもそちらにすれば良かったです。感じのいいおじさんとお兄さんだったから、尚更残念です。体験としては良かったです^_^

The sunset was really nice. However, if you want to see a lot of stars, it probably depends on the season, but you should pay attention to the moonset. I participated in late October, but the moonlight was so bright that it probably wasn't the true starry sky of Hawaii Island. The guide mentioned that too, haha. During this time, it seems like the sunrise would be better.

夕日はとってもよかったです。
ただし星を沢山見たいと思ったらおそらく季節にもよると思いますが月没を気にした方がいいです。私は10月後半に参加しましたが月明かりが眩しくておそらくハワイ島の本気の星空ではありませんでした。ガイドの人も言ってました笑
この時期なら日の出の方が良さそうです。

This trip into the valley was a highlight of our friend’s visit to the Big Island from Massachusetts. We all commented on what a great guide Forrest is.

This is my sixth time in Hawaii. I watched the show with my 10-year-old child and another person. For those who have seen regular luaus and hula shows several times, I highly recommend this new show. I struggled to decide which seats to choose, but I trusted the reviews and went with Zone 4, which is at the very back, and it was more than enough! The venue isn't too large, so the stage wasn't too far away, and I could see the expressions of the performers! It's a great spot for first-timers since you can see the whole show. I think it would be amazing to see it from below, so I want to sit closer next time.

ハワイ6回目です。10歳の子供と3人で鑑賞しました。普通のルアウ、フラショーを何度か見てる方には、ぜひこの新しいショーを見てほしいです。どこの席にするか悩んで悩んで、口コミを信じて一番後方のあたりになるゾーン4にしましたが、ほんと充分でした！広すぎない会場なのでステージも遠すぎず、舞台に立っている方の表情も見れました！全体を見渡せるので初めての方にはオススメです。下から見たらまた迫力がすごいと思うので、次回は前方にしたいと思います。

I signed up for this as an activity for my honeymoon. The tour guide was very friendly and kind, providing advice to avoid altitude sickness and explaining the scenery visible from the car window on the way to Mauna Kea, making the journey enjoyable. The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was incredibly precious, and I had a luxurious time. During the stargazing tour, I was able to see many stars shining in the night sky, as well as the Milky Way and moving satellites.

They lend you warm clothing, which is reassuring, but it would be good to bring a sweatshirt, hand warmers, thick socks, and leggings to wear under your pants, and change at the visitor center during breaks. The price is a bit steep, but I think it will create unforgettable memories in life. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is considering it.

新婚旅行のアクティビティとして申し込みました。ツアーガイドさんもとっても気さくでお優しく、高山病にならないためのアドバイスやマウナケアまでの道中の車窓から見える景色も説明していただき、マウナケアに着くまでも楽しい時間を過ごせました。マウナケア山頂から眺める夕日は何よりも尊く、贅沢な時間を過ごせました。星空ツアーでは、夜空にたくさんの星が輝き、天の川や人工衛星が動いてる様子まで見ることができました。
防寒着を貸してくださるので安心ですが、トレーナーやカイロ、厚地の靴下やズボンの下に着るスパッツを持参して、途中のビジターセンターでの休憩時に着替えるとよさそうです。お値段は少々張りますが、人生で忘れられない思い出になると思います。迷っている方にはぜひお勧めしたいツアーです。