All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I participated because I wanted my children to play in the beautiful sea. We gathered in the morning and were taken by microbus; on the way back, we were dropped off directly in front of our hotel from the port. During the journey, we were introduced to famous restaurants in Hawaii, and since my Japanese is quite good, I had no worries.

At the dock, we took care of restroom needs and prepared ourselves. The restroom on the boat is very small and inconvenient, so it's better to use the facilities here. Since it was a weekday, the boat wasn't overcrowded, allowing us to relax.

Each person received one spam onigiri, and other snacks and drinks were free. It might be a good idea to have a decent breakfast beforehand to enjoy the day with full energy.

On the way to the sandbar, we stopped at a spot to see sea turtles, and we were able to see many from the boat. I thought we might see some at the sandbar too, and we actually did!

The water level that day was about waist-high for adults; if it's too shallow, we might not see anything. Conversely, if it's deeper, children might get scared. When the wind is strong, it can get chilly, and the waves can make activities like SUP a bit challenging.

You can rent SUPs, masks, fins, and boogie boards that allow you to see underwater. However, personally, I thought it might be better to bring my own mask since the size might not fit well.

I think it would be quite difficult to change clothes on the boat, so it's a good idea to prepare a towel that can thoroughly dry you off and a rash guard to wear over your swimsuit.

綺麗な海で子供を遊ばせてあげたくて参加しました。朝集合場所に行きマイクロバスで送って貰います、帰りは港から直接滞在ホテル前に送って貰いました。道中でハワイの有名な飲食店等紹介して貰いながら目的地へ向かいます、日本語が達者なので不安等はありませんでした。

船着場でトイレ等済ませて準備します、船のトイレは非常に狭いし不便なのでここで済ませた方が吉です。船上では平日だった事もあり超満員じゃ無かったのでゆったり過ごせました。

スパムおにぎりは一人1個、他のスナックやドリンクはフリーでした。事前に朝食をそこそこしっかり食べた方が体力満タンで楽しめるかも知れません。

サンドバーへ向かう途中ウミガメのスポットに立ち寄ると船上から沢山のウミガメを見る事が出来ました、ひょっとしたらサンドバーにもいるかもと思っていたら本当に会えました！

この日は大人の腰位の高さの水位でした、余りにも浅いと会えないかも。逆にこれ以上深いと子供が怖がるかも知れません。
風が強いと身体が冷えます、波も少し立って、SUP等は流されます。

SUP、マスク、フィン、水中が見えるビート板等は借りれます。ただ個人的にはマスクはサイズ合わないかもなので自分で準備した方が良いかもと思いました。

船上で着替える事は中々難しいと思うので、しっかり水気を拭き取れるタオルと、上に羽織れるラッシュガード等を確実に準備したら良いと思います。

The tour description is of course entirely in English, but it's fun! 🙋 We all got to say the names of the places we passed through in the local language, and our driver and tour guide, Malore, was kind and spoke to us in broken Japanese, which was reassuring. 🎵 During our free time in Haleiwa, we were able to try different garlic shrimp! ‼️ It's a whirlwind tour, but we fully enjoyed Hawaii in one go! 🙌 I highly recommend it! 🙌

ツアーの説明はもちろん全文英語ですが楽しいです🙋ツアーでの通過地域の地名を現地語で参加者全員で言ったりドライバー兼ツアコンのマロレーさんが親切で片言の日本語で話しかけてくれますし安心です🎵ハレイワでの自由行動ではガーリックシュリンプの食べ比べが出来ました‼️弾丸ツアーですが一気にハワイ満喫です🙌お薦めです🙌

Very good pre-tour instructions and easy to receive the ferry tickets and tour voucher. The driver/guide was excellent, giving the small group choices on what to do. Love the places we visited and the stories told by the guide. Ample time to explore Lanai City before being driven to Hulopo'e Beach to explore - and close enough to walk back to the harbor to take the ferry back to Maui.

I visited Sandbar six years ago, and I thought it was a tour where you could take pictures on the sand that appears at low tide. The staff were very accommodating, so if I had known that the sand wouldn't appear during the tour, I think I would have been satisfied.

6年前にサンドバーに行ったことがあるんですが、干潮のタイミングで砂地があらわれてそこで写真が撮れたので、そういうツアーだと思ってました。
スタッフさん達は対応もいいので、砂地があらわれることがないことを知ったうえでツアーに参加していたら満足だったんだと思います。

I have seen shows in Las Vegas, but the show in Hawaii was also amazing. My husband, who usually doesn't get very excited, kept saying how incredible it was, and afterwards he was saying how glad he was to have seen it.

本場ラスベガスのショーも見たことがありますが、ハワイのショーも最高でした。
いつもはあまり感激しない夫も、すごいすごいの連発をして、終わった後よかった〜と、唸っていました。

I participated because I wanted to meet the lucky honu in Hawaii, and I was able to see them. Although it was a bit rainy and cloudy in the morning, by the time I arrived, the rain had stopped, and I enjoyed everything, including snorkeling and standing on the board.

ハワイの幸運をもたらすホヌと会いたくて参加しました、会えました。朝が少しの雨と曇りだったけど着いた頃雨も上がりシュノーケーリングも立って乗るボードも何もかも楽しめました。

It was a nice experience, getting the flavor of Hawaii songs and dance and also that was a short walk to a cave filled with germs that was really awesome.

Well organized experience. Our guides were knowledgeable and entertaining. M-taps (if I got the nickname right) was outstanding. He made the experience even better with his singing and stories.

For our first activity in Hawaii, we chose Dolphin University. On the two-story boat, we could enjoy cruising on the upper deck while feeling the wind before meeting the dolphins. Unfortunately, it was cloudy with light rain, but there were plenty of dolphins. Dolphins have the second-largest brain size after humans, and they swam around the boat, seemingly aware of us. Along the way, the kids got a bit seasick, but overall, we were able to finish the trip in good spirits. I would love to try again on a sunny day!

Also, it's a good idea to bring a change of clothes. There are warm water showers on the boat, and it takes about 40 to 50 minutes by bus from Waikiki. However, they turned off the air conditioning on the way back, which was reassuring.

ハワイの最初のアクティビティとして、イルカ大学を選びました。２階建ての船で、イルカに出会う前までは2階で風を感じながらクルージングできます。あいにくの曇りと小雨でしたが、イルカは沢山居ました。イルカは人間に次ぐ脳みその大きさで、なかなか空気を読んでくれて船の周りで泳ぎ回ってくれました。途中で子供達がseasicknessになりましたが、おおむねご機嫌で終わることができました。また晴れの日にチャレンジしたいですね！
あと、着替えはあったほうが良いです。温水シャワー船内にありますし、ワイキキからはバスで40〜50分かかります。でも帰りはエアコンOFFしてくれるので、安心でした。

The whole crew were so nice and professional. We definitely had an amazing experience first time snorkeling.

Riding horses at the filming locations of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World was a dream come true! I was really looking forward to it. When the day finally arrived, I got to ride a horse, and my excitement was through the roof. As we slowly progressed, breathtaking views unfolded, and it felt like being in a movie!! I was thrilled; it really seemed like dinosaurs could appear at any moment! The two hours flew by, but by the end, my legs were shaking. It felt like I was using muscles I don't usually engage. I was able to take a lot of photos, and we got a lovely four-shot with my husband and the horse! (We'll receive them via AirDrop later.) The weather was great, and I truly had a wonderful time. I'm grateful to the horses and the staff who guided us!

ジュラシックパークやワールドのロケ地で乗馬だなんて夢のような体験だ！ととっても楽しみにしてました。いざ当日を迎え、お馬さんに乗せてもらい、ワクワクが止まりませんでした。ゆっくりゆっくり進むにつれて絶景が広がっていってもう映画の世界だ！！と興奮。本当に恐竜が出てきそうでした！2時間があっという間すぎましたが、終わった頃には脚がガクブル。普段使わない筋肉を使っていたようです。写真もたくさん撮れたし、主人とお馬さんとの４ショットも素敵に撮っていただきました！（あとでエアドロでいただけます）お天気も良く、本当に素敵な時間をすごせました。お馬さんや誘導してくださったスタッフさんに感謝です！

The Dole Plantation tour was great, allowing us to efficiently visit Haleiwa. The guide shared various information on the bus, providing insights into Dole's history and recommended spots in Haleiwa before we arrived. I don't understand much English, but I was able to understand everything well enough using a translation app on my smartphone.

The Dole pineapple soft serve was rich in flavor and delicious. Although the price is a bit higher, I recommend the soft serve with pineapple topping.

ドールプランテーション、ハレイワ観光と効率よく回ることができ、良いツアーでした。バス内でガイドさんが色々な情報を話してくださり、ドールの歴史やハレイワのおすすめスポットなど到着前に情報インプットができました。英語はあまりわかりませんが、スマホの翻訳アプリを使えば、十分理解することができました。
ドールのパイナップルソフトは味が濃厚で美味しかったです。価格は少々プラスになりますが、パイナップルトッピングのソフトをお勧めします。

First, before the show, there was a buffet where the food was quite delicious. I wanted to try everything, so I took a little bit of each dish, but there were so many options that it ended up being quite a lot. While we were eating, there was a dance performance, which made the meal enjoyable. The dessert afterward was also tasty! (The strawberries were a bit sour, though.)

However, there was quite a long wait from the time we gathered until the food was served. I wish we could have eaten a bit sooner.

The show afterward was also fun and very lively. They performed impersonations of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. To be honest, I’m not very familiar with Elvis Presley, so I couldn’t get too excited about that part, but I enjoyed all the Michael Jackson songs. However, if you participate mainly for the flamenco, you might feel that part is a bit long. The dancing was all at a high level and impressive.

まずショーの前にビュッフェ形式でご飯が食べられて普通に美味しかったです。全部食べたかったので全ての料理を少しずつ取りましたが品数が多いのでかなりの量になりました。
ご飯食べている最中にダンスを披露してくれるので楽しくご飯が食べられました。そのあとのデザートも美味しかったです！（いちごは少し酸っぱかったかな）。
あと集合時間が過ぎてから料理が出てくるまでが結構長かったですね。もうちょっと早く食べたかったです。

そのあとのショーも楽しくとても盛り上がりました。エルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのモノマネを披露してくれるのですが、正直エルビスプレスリーはあまり詳しくなくそこまで盛り上がれなかったのですがマイケルジャクソンの曲は全て楽しく見させていただきました。でもフラメインで参加されるとちょっとそのパートが長いと思ってしまうかもです。
ダンスは全てレベルが高くてすごかったです。

This is the second time we have taken this adventure, and we will definitely be back. You feel like it’s just you in this beautiful clear blue ocean surrounded by Hawaiian Mountains. Musicians on the boat ride were fabulous! Loved the whole experience!

This was my third visit to Waipi'o, and I was finally able to see the bottom of the valley. It was truly wonderful. I'm glad I could feel the reason it's called a "sacred place." I definitely want to visit again.

3度目のワイピオでやっと渓谷の下まで見学する事が出来ました。本当に素晴らしかったです。「聖地」と呼ばれる由縁を感じら事が出来て良かったです。また是非訪れたいです。

Even with the chilly air that day, we had an absolute last. The crew was kind, attentive, lively and generally playful. The live band was amazing. We had a few hula dancers make an impromptu performance. It felt like a warm nd peaceful family get together. Highly recommend.

I splurged on a helicopter ride, thinking I might never come back to the Big Island again. I was moved by the breathtaking scenery that can only be seen from a helicopter, such as valleys, cliffs, and the traces of flowing lava. It was also great that I could ask questions and talk with the pilot through the microphone.

もう2度とハワイ島まで来られないだろうと、奮発して搭乗しました。
普通では見られない渓谷や岸壁、溶岩が流れた跡など、ヘリコプターならではの風景に感動しました。パイロットさんとマイクを通して質問したりお話し出来たのも良かったです。

Those gentleman were amazing!! Aiden was outstanding, and took the best pictures of my daughter and I. Thank you boys!!

Bri was amazing! The tour was great . We got to see a little bit of everything & bri made it fun!!

Went with my 12-year-old granddaughter, so they had a young and an old person to deal with. It was an amazing experience. My granddaughter was a fish!

Was it because of the rain that the stage was moved from outdoors to indoors? I was looking forward to the fire dance, but it was canceled, and the show ended about an hour earlier than scheduled, which was disappointing. The food was also limited in variety and not as good compared to other luau shows.

雨降りで、ステージが屋外から屋内に移動になった為なのでしょうか？
楽しみにしていたファイヤーダンスもなく、予定時間の1時間ほど早く終了になり、ガッカリです。
食事も、他のルアウショーと比べると種類も少なく味も良くなかったです。

Family of 7. Unlimited drink refills, great authentic Hawaiian foods, fantastic performance of Hawaiian culture. All staff was helpful, happy, and welcoming

Great service from Tim! Great server but would also take time to answer questions and tell stories. Not sure if all of the servers are as great, but Tim made our night! Was a great night. So glad that the fires did not take this lovely place!

Minako, who attended to us, was incredibly kind! 😍 We got to see so many dolphins, it was the best! 😆😆 I want to go again! ✨

アテンドをしてくださったミナコさん‼︎
めちゃくちゃ親切でした😍
イルカもたくさん見れて最高でした😆😆

また行きたいです✨

I was glad that there were many buses. I think the interval between the next bus was just right. Be careful as it shakes quite a bit inside the trolley.

バスの本数が多いめでよかったです。次のバスの時間もちょうど良い間隔だったと思います。トロリー内は結構揺れるので注意です。

I was able to use it with peace of mind without any troubles. Thank you very much. I would like to use it again next time.

特にトラブルもなく、安心して利用できました。ありがとうございました。また、次回も利用したいと思います。。

I was able to use it with peace of mind, without any troubles. Thank you very much. I would like to use it again next time.

特にトラブルもなく、安心して利用できました。ありがとうございました。また、次回も利用したいと思います。。

Hanauma Bay was very beautiful. I participated from the morning, and at that early hour, the tide hadn't come in yet, so the corals were very close, and I could see the fish without snorkeling. I went just before Golden Week, but the water temperature was low and it was cold. There weren't many colorful fish, but I was very satisfied.

ハナウマ湾とても綺麗でした
午前から参加したのですが、朝イチの時間はまだ潮が満ちておらず、珊瑚が近すぎてシュノーケルなくても魚が目視できる感じでした
GW直前にいったのですが、水温が低く、寒かったです
カラフルなお魚はあまりいませんでしたが、大満足でした

If you have time, I think you would enjoy a longer movie location tour instead of a half-day tour, or even horseback riding. This tour has beautiful scenery, but basically, you can only see similar views.

時間があるなら、半日ツアーではなく滞在時間が長い映画のロケ地巡りや、馬に乗った方が楽しめると思います。このツアーも景色は綺麗ですが、基本的に似たような景色しか見れません。

The horse was very gentle, and it felt like it had been trained on the route and walking speed, so even though it was my first time, I was able to ride it well. I was disappointed that there were no movie filming locations to visit along the riding route.

お馬さんはとっても大人しくて、ルートの進み方や歩くスピードなど教え込まれてる感じで、初めてでしたが乗りこなせました。乗馬ルートに映画の撮影場所の見学が無くて残念でした。