All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

The crew was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the sharks and ocean life!! A win!

brought my daughter and her high school senior girlfriends and they said this course was just unreal - amazing view!

The North Shore had some of the best food we got to eat on this trip! We love it there

So many gorgeous stops along this tour, and the guides are so funny and make a long day seem like a breeze.

The guide was really greatduring the whole day checking in on my family and knows so much on Oahu

Getting to be in control of the UTV is a blast! The path and all the sightseeing on the way was one of the best vacay UTV experiences ever!

Kids had such a blast, with a baby in the family we had to skip the ATV but this tour was nothing short of a blast, so much movie history and the ranch does it up on the grounds!!

A great tour to and from Pearl Harbor with history on the way!

The performers were beyond amazing.
The table service was excellent.
The food was excellent - so delicious!
The price for premium upgrade- disappointing.
The ambiance could have been more authentic rather than long rows of very crowded tables and unbearable heat for the first 90 minutes before sunset.
Closer to the water maybe? Sail shaped tarps for shade maybe?
Definitely recommend.

such a fun experience on the west oahu waters, dolphins are so cute and we got some great turtle sightings!

The two star review is because we did get to see Manta Rays, and they were amazing. But the company itself only deserves one star. They were a disorganized mess from start to finish and it seemed like they had never led a tour before. We showed up to the storefront on time, but they spent so much time with a family with lots of kids (making changes, asking questions, listening to their complaints, etc.) that by the time they checked us in we were rushing to make it to the boat on time. We had to park far away and were running to get to the dock. We didn't realize we didn't need to rush because the people at the dock had no idea what was going on. They couldn't organize people into groups, they counted over and over, hoping people were coming out of the bathroom, and we had to tell them that a group of three had canceled at the storefront at the last minute and wouldn't be showing up. The leader of our group seemed like she had never lead a tour before. They got us out to the viewing area with no issues, but once we arrived there was much yelling among the guides about how to turn on the light boards, how to hook them together, how to swim and pull them together, etc. The tour as advertised said everyone needed to know how to swim, but they let quite a few little children come on the tour. All of the kids were freaked out in the dark water and there was a lot of crying and screaming. Then fire worms (stinging sea centipedes that usually live at the bottom but come out to reproduce around the full moon) appeared. That was obviously not the fault of the tour guides, but we kept asking what the creatures were and our guide said she had no idea, but no need to worry (even though she's a marine biologist). Eventually mass panic ensued as people were being stung by the fire worms, so they loaded us on the boats early and took us back. My husband swam and pulled all the light boards back to the boat because the tour guides were so confused/disorganized.

Anthony and Desmond were spectacular tour guides! Desmond is an expert at taking the amazing photos of your group, and Anthony is so knowledgeable and taught us so much with words, pictures, and artifacts while driving. But most of all, they were friendly and caring. I've never been more impressed with two tour guides! The tour showed us many interesting sites and we had a blast. It was the highlight of our trip to the big island!

I used the shuttle service to Hanauma Bay. The driver was English-speaking and provided a thorough guide, which made me feel at ease. They also lent me a snorkeling set, so I could go hands-free. It was totally fine even if you're not good at English!

ハナウマ湾のシャトルサービスを利用。英語のドライバーだったけど、丁寧に案内してくれて安心。シュノーケリングセットも貸してくれて、手ぶらでOK。英語が苦手でも全然大丈夫でした！

I was anxious because my English isn't very good, but the guide spoke earnestly in broken Japanese, making the study of stars enjoyable.
Since we were on a mountain, it was extremely cold, but they lent us plenty of warm clothing, which was a great help.
The BLT sandwich for dinner was very delicious, and the cocoa served while we gazed at the stars was a thoughtful touch that warmed my heart.
We also took many photos with different poses and situations.
I'm glad I participated in a great tour and created wonderful memories.

英語があまり出来ないので不安でしたが、ガイドさんがカタコトの日本語で一生懸命話してくださり、星の勉強を楽しくすることができました。
山の上なので極寒ですが、防寒着をたくさん貸してくださり助かりました。
夕食のBLTサンドウィッチはとても美味しく、星を眺めながらココアが配られたのも心まであったまる気遣いでした。
写真もポーズやシチュエーションを変えてたくさん撮っていただきました。
良いツアーに参加できて良い思い出作りができました。

Everything was beautiful, service was wonderful, food was authentically Hawaiian. Such a memorable experience for my family and I.

Viel Zeit auf dem Gipfrl vor Sonnenuntergang, um alles anzuschauen, toller Sternenhimmel mit Erklärungen, sehr gute Organisation , super Guide, James

It was fun.
The whole family enjoyed it.
Since there were only a few of us, the swaying while waiting was fine.
The kids seemed a bit anxious at first, but once they tried it, they had a great time.

楽しかったです。
家族全員で楽しめました。
少人数なので、待ちの間の波揺れも大丈夫でした。
子供たちも最初は不安そうでしたが、乗ってみたら楽しんでました。

The show was entertaining and out of the ordinary. You won't find another show like this one on the island! Elvis and MJ both did a great job!

My 9-year-old daughter participated. Since it was a surfing experience in shallow waters, I felt more at ease as a parent with her wearing a life jacket. She really practiced surfing and was able to stand on the board properly within an hour. She felt a sense of accomplishment and said it was a really great experience! Additionally, although there was an extra charge, they also filmed a video, and the quality of the final product is good.

9歳の娘が参加しました。遠浅な所で波乗り体験なので、出来ればライフジャケットを着用するのが親としては安心です。本当にサーフィンを練習するので一時間もすればきちんと板の上に立てる様になりまし、子供も達成感とすごーく体験して良かった！との感想でした。また，追加料金ではありますが、動画も撮影してくれて、仕上がりもいいです。

The check-in at the meeting point near the hotel was smooth, and during the car ride, the guide explained various aspects of Hawaii's history and weather. The view from Mauna Kea was also very beautiful, making the drive enjoyable. The summit gets quite cold in the evening, but they provided warm down coats, and hot cocoa was offered during the night sky observation. The explanations while stargazing were very clear and enjoyable, creating wonderful memories of Hawaii.

ホテル近くの集合場所でのチェックインもスムーズで、行きの車の中でも、ガイドさんがハワイの歴史や天候など色々説明してくれました。
マウナケアの景色もとても美しく、車の移動中も楽しめました。
夕方の山頂はとても冷え込むのですが、暖かいダウンコートも貸してくれ、夜の天体観測の時も、温かいココアも提供してくれます。
星を見ながらの説明もとてもわかりやすく楽しく、素敵なハワイの思い出になりました。

Overall, it was really great!! I felt relieved that we had a Japanese guide, "Shoyo," who spoke Japanese. It was a bit disappointing that, out of 12 people, 10 were Japanese, yet the in-car guide was all in English, but he explained the important points clearly in Japanese. At the sunset point observatory, we enjoyed delicious sandwiches and borrowed warm clothing, and we were able to take many photos with a special camera against the backdrop of the sunset. After that, we moved to the stargazing point and observed an orange shining star through a telescope (I forgot the name, but it was the star in the middle of Scorpio). After receiving warm cocoa from "James," who speaks a bit of cute Japanese, he used a laser pointer to explain the night sky in Japanese. The explanations were very clear and detailed, and it was fun! We could see the Milky Way clearly, spotted an artificial satellite, and even saw shooting stars in the perfect starry sky—it was the best time!

総じてすごく良かったです！！
日本人の”しょうよう”さんの運転ガイドでまず日本語が通じる事に安心。12人中10人が日本人だったのに車内のガイドが全て英語だったのが残念でしたが注意点等はきちんと日本語で説明してくれました。サンセットポイントの天体観測所では美味しいサンドイッチ🥪をいただき防寒着も借りて夕陽をバックに専用カメラで何枚も写真を撮ってもらえました。その後星空観察ポイントに移動し望遠鏡🔭でオレンジに光る星を観測(名前忘れましたが蠍座の真ん中の星)。可愛らしい日本語を少し話す”ジェームス”さんから温かいココアをいただいた後レーザーポインターを使って日本語で星空の説明。すごくわかりやすく詳しい説明で楽しかったです！天の川もくっきりと見れて人工衛星🛰️も見て満点の星空の中に流れ星も見れて最高の時間でした！

The area near the summit of Mauna Kea looks like a scene from the moon or Mars. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds. The night sky is filled with an unbelievable number of stars. Anyway, it’s stunning! The sandwich is probably the best in Hawaii. The photo service and cocoa were also a nice touch. It was amazing!

マウナケアの山頂近くは、月や火星いるような光景。雲海に沈む夕陽。星空は信じられないほどの星の数々。とにかく、映えます！サンドイッチは、多分ハワイNo1。写真サービスとココアも、嬉しかったっす。最高っす！

The luau show and the fire show were wonderful. The tattoo experience was also great, and I got a unique flower design. I could choose designs like turtles or tribal patterns for the tattoo. Of course, since it was done with a permanent marker, it faded by the next day.
The food was just okay—neither good nor bad.
I was able to see a beautiful sunset from the venue, and on Friday night, I watched fireworks that were among the best I've ever seen.

ルアウショーも、ファイヤーショーも素敵でした。タトゥー体験も素敵で個性的な花を描いてもらいました。タトゥーは亀とか部族の柄も選べました。もちろん油性マジックなので、次の日には消えました。
食事内容はまあまあです。可もなく不可もなくといった感じ。
会場から素敵な夕日も見れたし、金曜日の夜で花火を見たのですが、人生最高に近い花火でした。

The sea was, of course, beautiful, but this tour was not just about seeing the ocean. The staff really got everyone involved, playing beach volleyball and grilling delicious hamburgers. The service was excellent. Of course, it was in Japanese. I definitely recommend this over just a sightseeing tour.

海はもちろん綺麗だったんですが、このツアーはただ海を見るだけではなくて、スタッフが一緒に盛り上げてくれてビーチバレーをしたり、美味しいハンバーガーを焼いてくれたり、サービス最高でした。もちろん日本語でした。ただ見に行くツアーより断然オススメです。

I was nervous about the first experience, but the crew really got everyone excited, and I had an amazing time. Also, my daughter got seasick and I felt bad for the inconvenience, but they were very considerate until the end, which made me very happy.

初めての体験に、ドキドキしていましたが、クルーの方が盛り上げてくださり、最高に楽しめました。また、娘が船酔いをして、ご迷惑をおかけしたのに、最後まで気遣ってくださり、とても嬉しかったです。

The Xplore ride was really fun and brought out the kid in me! If you know a little about VR and Mixed Reality, this experience starts off with Mixed Reality with nice fish and marine life around you and some light educational sections on Waikiki and the beaches. The ride does transition into full VR at times with underwater volcanic vents, above ground volcanic eruption, a 360 visual aerial view above the islands (nice!), and an underwater route with all sorts of aquatic creatures around you, known to be local to the islands and some nice coral (this was my favorite part). There is more light educational pieces dispersed in these full on VR parts as well. The movement of the bus really gives you the sense of “traveling” through the VR worlds and even the fish “swimming” through the bus in Mixed Reality was enhanced by the movement. Our host was wonderful and really explained everything well! The driver was very friendly too. The experience can be heard in Japanese or English. Too me, the only negative, though the headsets are of very high quality, was the pass through video of the outside was a bit unfocused when it was too far in the distance (like the ocean views near Diamond Head). Final thoughts are that it is definitely worth it and please consider supporting this business and others that bring the beauty of nature and the immersion of technology and imagination together!

I saw Auwana for the first time. It was wonderful. Three generations of our family enjoyed it together. I had seen a Cirque du Soleil performance in Japan before. The theater is small, so you can enjoy a great sense of presence from any seat. It was cool, but it wasn't too cold even without a jacket.

初めてアウアナを見ました。
素敵でした。
親子三世代で楽しめました。
日本でシルク・ドゥ・ソレイユの公演はみたことがありました。
劇場のサイズが小さいのでどの席でも臨場感たっぷりで楽しめます。
涼しかったけど、上着がなくてもそこまで寒くはなかったです。

During my visit to Pearl Harbor National Memorial, I was struck by the powerful sense of history and reflection that filled the site. Walking through the museum exhibits, I learned about the events of December 7, 1941, and saw artifacts, photos, and personal stories that brought the day to life. Taking the boat ride out to the USS Arizona Memorial was especially moving, as I stood above the sunken battleship and honored the lives lost. The experience was both educational and emotional, offering a deep reminder of the sacrifices made and the importance of peace.

Diving into the deep blue ocean, known as the color of the Earth, allowed me to see fish and sea turtles in their natural state up close, which was a wonderful experience. We spotted dolphins from the boat, but perhaps because we had children with us, we didn't see them underwater. However, on our way back to the harbor, a large group of spinner dolphins swam alongside the boat and jumped for us! Minako, our Japanese guide with 14 years of experience, always responded to our concerns with a smile and quickly addressed any issues. She was trusted by the other foreign staff, ensuring that we felt completely supported, making our first serious snorkeling experience very reassuring. Mahalo, thank you!

地球の色と言われる通りの深いブルーの大海に飛び込んで大自然のままの魚やウミガメを間近に見ることが出来、素晴らしい経験でした。イルカは船からは見られたのですが、子連れだったためか海中では見れませんでしたが、ハーバーに戻る途中、沢山のハシナガイルカが船に伴走してジャンプしてくれました！。この道14年と仰る日本人ガイドのみなこさんはお客の困りごとにも常に笑顔で迅速に対応され、他の外人スタッフにも信頼されていてサポートが万全で初めての本気のシュノーケルでも安心でした。
マハロ〜、ありがとうございました！

Today, I was able to see dolphins for a short time nearby. It was very enjoyable to spend time thinking about whether we would meet them, whether we could swim together, and so on. The staff also made it fun for us. The Japanese guide was cheerful and energetic, making it a wonderful memory. We also saw turtles, and my child enjoyed sliding down the slide 13 times.

今日は少しの時間にはなってしまいましたが近くでイルカを見れました。
会えるか会えないか、一緒に泳げるか泳げないか等、こんなことを考えながら過ごす時間はとても楽しかったです。
スタッフの方も一緒に楽しませてくれました。日本人ガイドも明るく元気でとても良い思い出になりました。
カメも見れ子供は滑り台を13回滑り楽しんでました。