All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Everything was perfect. Perfect Crew, perfect boat, perfect ocean ...... and perfect drinks.
MAHALO
Marek and Joanna from Poland

The staff were very friendly and entertaining, even though they only spoke English. From the moment we got on the boat, the music started, the river was rich in nature, and the beautiful caves made us feel happy. In the end, we even did a hula dance together. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves thoroughly.

英語のみの対応ですが、とてもフレンドリーで楽しませてくれるるスタッフの皆さんでした。
ボートに乗った瞬間から始まる音楽、自然豊かな川、美しい洞窟、幸せな気持ちになりました。
最後は、なんと皆でフラダンスも。ゆったりとそして十分に楽しむことができました。

I was worried because I hadn't received a confirmation email for the tour (I contacted VELTRA and they followed up for me).

However, on the day of the tour, I was about 20 minutes late for the meeting time, but they kindly said, "It's okay!" and allowed me to join (I did call ahead). After boarding the boat, they provided a briefing on the sizes of the snorkeling equipment and how to use the camera correctly. They also prepared Japanese instructions, so even though my conversational skills are very basic, I felt comfortable participating.

The waves felt a bit high, but they designated a snorkeling area, and during the snorkeling, staff members were patrolling on a paddleboard, which showed they were very attentive to safety. It seemed like the tour was fully booked, but there were plenty of floatation devices and life jackets available. Although I could see to the bottom, there weren't many fish, likely due to the high waves, but we still had a great time as a family!

Since it was a large boat, I didn't experience seasickness, and the cruising to and from was enjoyable. I felt from our conversation that they have a great respect and consideration for the ocean. After getting wet, the cruising felt cold, so I think it would be good to have a separate towel that doesn't get wet. I found the free water a bit difficult to drink. Also, since there were no warm drinks available, if you're worried about getting cold, it's better to bring your own.

The staff were kind, and they were accommodating even with my limited English skills. It was fun!

ツアーまでは、予約確定のメールが来ていなかったりで心配でした（ベルトラさんに問い合わせして、フォローいただきました）。

が、ツアー当日、集合時間から20分ほど遅れてしまったのですが、『大丈夫よ！』と言ってくださり心よく参加させてくださいました（事前に電話はいれました）。
船に乗った後は、シュノーケルの物のサイズや、正しい動画の使い方をレクチャーしてくれます。日本語の案内も用意してくれるので、すごく簡単な会話しかできない私でも安心して参加できました。

波は少し高いように感じましたが、シュノーケルエリアも指定してくださり、シュノーケリング中も職員の方がサップに乗って巡回されていたりして、安全にはすごく気を配っているのが伝わりました。
ツアーは満席だったように思いますが、浮き輪や救命胴衣も十分に用意されてました。
波が高かったからか、底まで見渡せたもののお魚はそんなに多くみられませんでしたが、それでも充分家族で楽しめました！

大きなボートだったので、船酔いもなく、行き帰りのクルージング楽しかったです。
海への敬意や配慮もすごくされているのだとお話しから感じました。
濡れた後のクルージングは寒く感じるので、羽織るタオルは濡れてしまうのと別にあると良いと思いました。
フリーで用意されているお水が少し飲みにくいと感じました。あと、温かい飲み物はないので、冷えてしまうことが心配なら自分で用意して行った方がいいと思います。

スタッフの方も親切ですし、拙い英語力でも対応してくださいます。楽しかったです！

The view from above was nothing short of amazing. There were some waves, but I enjoyed it without getting seasick. Two cheerful staff members kindly assisted us while mixing in some Japanese, and since it was our last challenge, we were playfully splashed down multiple times...

空からの眺めは最高以外の何物でもない。それなりに波はありましたが、船酔いすることもなく楽しめました。
陽気な兄さんスタッフ2人が日本語交えながら親切に応対してくれ、私達は最後のチャレンジだった為、何度も着水させられて遊ばれました…

It rained here and there, and while you might get wet, that's part of the fun of the activity. It dries quickly, so it's not a problem. The cast members also spoke in English, mixing in some jokes. I wish we could have stopped at the locations of the King Kong skeleton and the main area of Jurassic Park, as we just passed by them. It was a long time, but it was enjoyable enough to be worth more than the price.

所々 雨が降ってきて、濡れることもあるがそれもアクティビティの楽しみ。すぐに乾くので問題なしだ。キャストの人もギャグを混じえて英語だが話してくれる。骨のキングコングの場所や、ジュラシックパークのメインの所は通り過ぎたので停まって欲しかった。長い時間なのでそれなりに楽しめるので価格以上の価値はありました。

When people hear "sandbar," they might imagine a place where you can walk right across to the land! However, that's not always the case as it depends on the tides. Be sure to check the tide schedule and choose a day with low tide! This time, the shallowest part was about between my ankles and knees, but that was more than enough!

After all, the view is something you can't see anywhere in Japan! And even better, this tour includes delicious freshly grilled patties for hamburgers! You can play at the sandbar, eat hamburgers, watch sea turtles (and sometimes manta rays or dolphins!), and then go snorkeling afterward!

With so much fun packed into this experience, it would be a shame not to participate at least once! This was my third time joining, and I still felt the same excitement!

P.S. I later found out that the guide who explained everything in such a fun and energetic way (and spoke quickly, haha) was a friend of a friend of mine! Thank you!

サンドバー！と聞いてみんながイメージするのは、そのまま歩ける！陸地になってる！！
と言う感じかな！？それは潮の満ち干きなどに影響されるから常にそうなる訳ではない。潮の満ち干きを調べてそれなりに干潮の日を選ぼう！今回は1番浅い所で、足首と膝の間ぐらいだったかな？それでも十分なんです！
だって、見渡す限り日本では見れない景色なんだよ！ そして、更に良いのは、このツアーは、美味しい焼きたてパテのハンバーガーが食べれるってこと！サンドバーで遊んで、ハンバーガー食べて、ウミガメウオッチして(マンタも見れる時もあるし、イルカだって！)、そのあとシュノーケルも出来る！
こんなに楽しい事が詰め込まれてるから一度参加してみないともったいない！
私は今回で3回目の参加ですが、相変わらずの楽しさを感じれました！！

p.s 後で知りましたが、今回の説明などすんごく楽しく(早口でw)、元気にガイドして下さった方は、私の友人の友人でした☺️✨
ありがとうございました！

I participated in a private lesson with three people. The instructors, despite their limited Japanese, provided enjoyable advice, and by the end of the hour, I was able to ride the waves. I finished feeling very satisfied and created wonderful memories.

３人のプライベートレッスンで参加しました。インストラクターの方々は、片言の日本語ながら楽しくアドバイスしてくださり、１時間の中で波に乗れるようになり、大満足で終えました。最高の思い出が作れました。

Great experience, fun, wet and just a little wild

Definitely will do again

There are tours for all of Pearl Harbor, but there are no standalone tours just for the Aviation Museum. You have to go directly to the site, but this time I was helped by getting tickets that couldn't be obtained from the official page.

パールハーバーの全部ツアーはあるが航空博物館だけというか3つの単独ツアーがない中現地へは直接行かなければ行けませんが今回は公式ページでは取れないチケットを取ってもらい助かりました

There was a very rare trouble, so I couldn't see the sunset, but I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery with a gradient from orange to blue after the sun had set. I was worried about the weather for stargazing, but we were blessed with clear skies during the viewing, and I was able to see a sky full of stars, including the Milky Way. The guide's explanations about the history, culture, and nature of the Big Island were very clear and made for a truly enjoyable time. Thank you very much. It was an experience I will remember for a lifetime.

大変レアなトラブルがあり、夕日が沈むところは見れませんでしたが、沈んだあとのオレンジから青のグラデーションかかかった美しい景色をみることができました。
星空も空模様が心配でしたが、観賞時には晴天に恵まれ、満天の星空をみることができ、天の川もみれました。
ガイドの方のお話も、ハワイ島の歴史や文化、自然についてわかりやすく説明いただき大変楽しい時間でした。ありがとうございました。
一生記憶に残る体験ができました。

Matthew went above and beyond to make our experience memorable! Definitely bring lots of water and good hiking shoes as the falls can be a bit muddy. The driver provided water, hiking sticks, and bug spray which is a must. Great experience

Although the height of 150 meters was intimidating, it didn't ascend at the speed of a roller coaster, allowing me to enjoy the scenery. I was worried about whether I could experience it while wearing glasses, so I brought prescription goggles, but I think glasses would probably be fine too. However, if you fall, you won't be able to retrieve them. They took many photos, which made for great memories.

150mという高さに怖さもありましたが、ジェットコースターのような速さで登ることはなく、景色を楽しめました。
メガネをかけていても体験できるのかと不安に思い、度付きのゴーグルを持っていきましたが、たぶんメガネでも大丈夫です。ただ、落ちても回収はできません。
写真もたくさん撮ってくださり良い思い出になりました。

Sunset and stargazing at the summit of Mauna Kea was amazing. The guide was very thorough in their explanations, and the tour exceeded my expectations. Thank you very much.

マウナケア山頂のサンセット&星空鑑賞
最高でした。ガイドの方も説明が丁寧で
ツアーも想像を超える内容でした。
本当にありがとうございました。

- A large bus came to pick us up at a meeting point close to the hotel. The driver had a passenger list, so please check in before boarding. (There was someone who boarded without checking in, which made the driver search for them and delayed our departure a bit. The arrival time was not an issue!)

- The staff who welcomed us spoke fluent Japanese. They communicated important details such as the meeting time and the meeting points for each vehicle right from the start.

- The guides for the buggy tour were two young men who spoke English. There was a Japanese explanatory video on how to drive the buggy, so I felt confident driving. We stopped at several photo spots. There was a section where we went down a steep slope after encountering dinosaurs, so if you're a bit scared, it might be better to switch drivers.

- At the photo spots, the guides acted as photographers and took many great commemorative photos! The scenes of everyone getting into the buggy and driving were captured with a professional camera that incurs an additional cost, but purchasing the photos is optional. (We chose not to buy them.)

- I was worried about getting my clothes and bag dirty from the dust, but perhaps because it had rained earlier, it wasn't too much of a concern (though it might be because I wore black clothes). After wiping my face, it was brown, so I think it's a good idea to plan to take a shower and change when we return to the hotel.

・ホテルから近い集合場所に大型バスが迎えにきてくれました。運転手さんが乗客リストを持っているのでチェックインしてから乗ってください。(チェックインせずに乗った方がいて、運転手さんが探しまわって出発が少し遅れました。到着時間は問題なかったです！)

・お出迎えのスタッフさんは日本語ペラペラでした。集合時間や各乗り物の集合場所など大事なことを最初に伝えてくれます。

・バギーツアーのガイドさんは若い男性2人で英語でした。バギーの運転方法は日本語の説明動画があったので、安心して運転できました。何回かフォトスポットにとまります。恐竜が出てきた後に傾斜が急な坂をくだる区間があったので、ちょっと怖い方は運転手交代したほうがいいかも。

・フォトスポットではガイドさんがカメラマンとなって良い記念写真を沢山撮ってくれました！バギーにみんな乗り込んで運転しているシーンは、最初のお金がかかるカメラで撮られますが、購入するかどうかは任意です。(自分たちは買いませんでした)

・砂埃で服やカバンが汚れるのを心配していましたが、雨上がりだったからかそこまで気にならなかったです(黒い服を着ていったからかもしれませんが)顔を拭くと茶色だったので、ホテルに戻ってシャワーや着替えをする計画にするとよいと思います

We participated as a three-generation family. There were explanations in Japanese, which made us feel comfortable joining. There was plenty of time for stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, and the waves were calm, so even beginners could enjoy it. Snorkeling equipment was also available for rent, and we were able to see many tropical fish.

3世代で参加したました。日本語での説明もあり安心して参加出来ました。supやカヤックも充分な時間があり、波も穏やかなので初心者でも楽しめました。スノーケリングも貸し出しがあり、熱帯魚もたくさんみれました。

This tour is a must our tour guide/ Bus Driver Bill was Fantastic and Awesome!! The entire tour was great will definitely use you guys again

We participated with four adults, including my son and his wife. Since it was a full moon night, I was worried about whether we would be able to see the starry sky, but it turned out to be a great decision. When we were looking at the stars, the moon had not yet risen, and after taking photos of the starry sky, the moon appeared. The sight of the full moon rising above the clouds was magical and just as moving as the starry sky. Since it was an English guide, I couldn't understand everything, but I appreciated that our guide, James, made an effort to use some Japanese.

息子夫婦を含む大人4人で参加しました。
満月の日だったので星空が綺麗に見えるか心配しましたが結果的に大正解でした。星空を見てる時は月はまだ出ておらず、星空を見て写真を撮って頂いた後に月が出てきました。雲の上から満月が出てくる様は幻想的で星空と同じくらい感動しました。英語ガイドなので全て理解する事は出来ませんでしたが、ガイドのジェームズが使える日本語は使おうという努力をしてくれ感謝です。

I couldn't stop feeling excited since we set off on the boat, and when it was time to fly, my excitement was through the roof! It was quite high and a bit bumpy, giving it a thrilling attraction-like feeling! The view of Waikiki and Honolulu from the sea was breathtaking! It felt great when we briefly touched down on the water as we landed! It was an amazing experience! 😊

船で出発してからワクワクが止まらず、いざ飛ぶときはとてもテンション上がりました！
結構高く、揺れるのでアトラクションみたいな感覚もありました！海側から見たワイキキ、ホノルルは絶景でした！
降りるときに一瞬海に着水するときも気持ちよかったです！
最高の体験でした😊

I had a great time racing through the magnificent scenery of Kualoa Ranch on a buggy! It was very appealing that I could drive myself, not just ride along. The guide was very polite and kind, and I was able to spend the whole day without any inconvenience! The 100% beef hamburger at the cafe was hearty and very delicious!

クアロア・ランチの壮大な景色の中をバギーで駆け抜けることができて楽しかったです！
ただ、乗っているだけでなく、自分で運転できるところがとても魅力的なでした。
ガイドさんは、とても丁寧で優しく、全く不自由なく、1日過ごすことができました！
Cafeの牛100%ハンバーガーはボリューム満点でとてもおいしかったです！

It was an emotional experience! I didn't expect to see it in Hawaii, but I would like to see it again when I come back to Hawaii. Thank you.

感動の体験でした！
ハワイで見るとは思っていませんでしたが、またハワイにきたら見たいと思います。
ありがとうございます。

If you're going to Waikiki, I highly recommend this show, so I made a reservation before my trip. The quality of the dancers was high, and the story about the lei and the engaging service made for a very enjoyable time while feeling the breeze of Waikiki. It was a bit disappointing that the dining area was a bit far away, but there was a wide variety of delicious food to enjoy.

ワイキキに行くのなら是非このショーをと紹介されて、出発前に予約しました。
ダンサーのクオリティが高く、レイについてのストーリーと観客を盛り上げるサービス、ワイキキの風を感じながらとても楽しく良い時間を過ごせました。
食事を取りに行く場所が離れていたのが少し残念でしたが、料理の種類も多く美味しく頂きました。

This was a great experience for our family. I would recommend this trip for anyone.

The sea was murky due to the effects of the wind and tsunami, but I was able to see turtles when they surfaced while I was on the boat or in the water. Even though the water was cloudy while I was swimming and looking for sea turtles, I could see schools of fish, so I think there were many more. The sea is usually much clearer, so I would like to go again next time if the timing works out.

The cruise staff were kind, and since the sea was murky, they offered a complimentary soft drink and suggested an alternative for the sunset cruise.

風と津波の影響により海は濁っていたが船の上や海に入っている時に亀が水面に上がって来た時に見えた。他にもウミガメを探して泳いでいた時に濁ってはいたが魚の群を見ることが出来たので他にも沢山いたんだと思う。普段の海はもっと透き通っているみたいなので次回行く時はタイミングが合えばまた行きたい。
クルーズの人たちは親切で海が濁っていたこともありソフトドリンクの1杯サービスとサンセットクルーズの代替案を提示してくれた。

It was an experience on Thursday. Unlike a cruise ship, the refreshing feeling was exceptional, and with all-you-can-drink options, it seemed that not just us, but all the passengers were enjoying themselves.

木曜日の体験でした。クルーズ船とは違い、爽快感が格別で、飲み放題であり、
当方のみならず、乗客みんなが楽しんでいるようでした。

We were traveling with young kids who were not really into snorkeling.. so we were looking inexpensive ways to look at some beautiful marine life. This was perfect for us. 5 minutes walk from our resort. Friendly, knowledgeable and more importantly patient staff. Luckily we kind of got a private tour as there was no one else at the same time as ours.

Kids loved it, we loved it too. Definitely recommended!!

We had a lovely morning trip to the sandbank. It was an excellent spot for snorkeling or just relaxing in the shallow waters. The staff were wonderful, very helpful and informative!

Perfect weather and a great crew led by Seth make it a very fun, unique experience on Kauai. The water had spins and sloshes as we cascaded down the mountain. The tunnels and the history was interesting.

Enjoyed the explanations of movies filmed here and learning about the native plants as well as the non-native plants. Would have liked a more detailed description of what we would be seeing and I would have signed up for a more comprehensive tour of Kualoa Ranch. Another family said the same thing. By the time you are there and realize it, the spots are all taken and you cannot upgrade your tickets.

I'm glad I took on the challenge despite my anxiety! I want to try skydiving again from a higher altitude! The instructor was very kind as well. The local fuel surcharge could be paid by credit card.

不安もありつつ挑戦してよかったです！またスカイダイビングもっと高度なところから挑戦したいです！インストラクターさんもとても親切でした。
現地払いの燃油サーチャージはクレジットカード支払いできました。

Food 4/10
Show 10/10

Food can be better. Show is great and you should add the pictures at discounted as part of the deal.