All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers, we had a great time with our guide at the stargazing tour. Our highlights were the lava caves, watching the sunset as well as stargazing. The sky was unbelievable and we learned a ton with our very knowledgeable guide.

Highly recommend.

The scenery was beautiful, and the breeze felt nice! It was also fun to dip into the sea when getting off! I would like to participate again.

景色も綺麗で、風もきもちよかったです！
降りる時に海に浸かってそれもまた楽しかったです！また参加したいと思います。

The weather was nice, and the view was amazing. It swayed a bit with the wind, but knowing the sea was below made it not so scary. I think those who are sensitive to motion should take motion sickness medication on the boat. I was mostly fine, but I felt a little queasy after getting off.

天気も良く、見渡す景色が最高でした。
時々風で揺れますが、下が海だと思うとそれほど怖くはなかったです。
船は揺れに弱い人は酔い止めが必要と思います。
私は大丈夫な方ですが、降りた後少し酔った感じがありました。

I have always wanted to go to Kualoa, and it was the perfect tour. The two-hour horseback riding course was ample and very satisfying, and I was able to relax on the comfortable bus during the round trip.

ずっとクアロアに行きたいと思っていましたが完璧なツアーでした。乗馬の2時間コースもたっぷりで大満足、行き帰りも安心のバスでゆっくり過ごせました。

The blue sea, the blue sky, and the view of Diamond Head and Waikiki are amazing. The sails caught the wind, and riding the waves with a pleasant sway was a lot of fun. I participated with my three sisters, and it became the best memory. Of course, the beer was delicious too.

青い海、青い空、そしてダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキの眺めが最高です。帆が風をとらえ、波に乗り適度な揺れも体感できとても楽しかったです。三姉妹で参加しましたが最高の思い出になりました。もちろん、ビールも美味しかったです。

The beach house in Haleiwa had a great view of the ocean, and the food was delicious! This time I had loco moco and a cheeseburger. I've been to Haleiwa a few times, so I'm happy that the tour only provides transportation and allows for a longer stay. I plan to use it again next time!

ハレイワのbeachhouseは、海が見えて、料理も美味しかった❣️今回はロコモコとチーズバーガーを食べました
ハレイワは何回か行ってるので、送迎だけのツアーで滞在時間が長いのは、うれしい😃
次回もまた利用するつもりです

I enjoyed the powerful performance from the middle of the fourth row. I was worried about what kind of seat I would have, but they quickly prepared a good seat for me, and I’m very glad I asked.

前から４列目の真ん中で、迫力の舞台を楽しみました。
どんな席で見るのか不安でしたが、すぐに良い席を用意して下さって、お願いしてとても良かったと思います。

Pros: pig roast being done onsite, got to witness uncovering and presentation of the pig. (my son hated this portion!). menu and performances were both great! I liked different island nations being represented in music and dance and a little bit of story telling/history to tie it together. performance was good length and sunset was gorgeous! desserts and beverages were also delicious.

Cons: attempted to check in entire luau at one time slot. made for a lot of time waisted waiting in hotel lobby check in line. check in inside and then second check in outside felt redundant. we arrived at 5:22, email confirmation had suggested 5:30 check in, but spent several (20+ minutes) waiting to check in. by the time we arrived in luau area, we missed the 'activities' portion of the luau. we also missed the royal entrance of the luau show. we did however have great seats so first-come-first-seated wasn't an issue.

brief meet and greet with performers after the show felt rushed -- they were spread along exit sidewalk and available for a quick picture but were ushering us along immediately, without any chit chat -- which is a huge difference compared to other luaus.

professional photography of your party was an additional $25 for digital download. fresh lei's were an additional $10 each, which in my opinion were reasonably priced but I've had digital photography and leis included at other similarly-priced luaus.

having dined at this marriott the night before and spoken to several guests in the week it seems this particular marriott has become quite overpriced for the level of service and age of property it's become. it has an outstanding location, but is overpriced for the level of service or hospitality i've experienced at other similarly priced marriotts in the islands. pool and restaurants were crowded and bonvoy perks were lacking/zero. kids meals were reasonable, but got charged $10 each for kids scoop of vanilla icecream.

Captain and crew of Ocean Encounters 1 dove in ahead of guests, made a plan, and navigated us there. Honestly, we had a great viewing spot and several other boats' guests were eager to move into our spot upon our exiting. Boats are staggered and have a neighborly way of communicating where/when/how each group will be staggered but I would have been disappointed to be in one of the peripheral groups. These are wild animals, so no telling what each evening will look like, but was glad to have a captain who led the charge.

Tips: It is a bit of a rough ride for 20 mins out and approx 20 minutes back. If you are someone who suffers from carsickness or seasickness, highly recommend treating for that before you leave. We had 2 of 30 guests puking over the sides. I gave my carsick kiddo dramamine about an hour before-- no issues.

Do have inexperienced family members practice snorkeling ahead of tour so that they can spend the entire 45 minutes head down in the water enjoying the fish and rays and the learning is done in a pool or bay ahead of time. There were zero swimming skills necessary on this trip but knowing how to calmly enjoy breathing through a snorkel for an extended period was the difference between guests who really enjoyed and guests who didn't. There was a surfboard with handles that the group held on to, which was pulled into position by the guides.

Do warn your kiddos that these rays are HUGE. My youngest expected small 3-4 foot rays like we have in our aquarium and was initially very surprised (terrified) by the 12-15 wingspan on some of these beautiful creatures. They got right up in our personal bubble/faces/immediately underneath bellies and legs so do be ready for up-close amazing experience.

Do not bring a bunch of stuff/items as they end up dripped on and/or in the way. If the weather is warm all you need is shoes that are okay getting wet/dripped on, and a towel. They provided water and light packaged snacks on the return trip.

Amazing private experience and would recommend to anyone! Our captain was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

The grounds are always fun to walk around and see, lots of nice photos areas to take with family members or loved ones. The Smith family is very welcoming and inviting. They give you lots of background information about the traditional ways of life. The food is all so delicious 😋. Always enjoy going there and would go back for sure. Thank you so very much ❤️.

We had a blast. We signed up for the banana boat add on…it was so much fun. The water was clear and waist deep. We saw turtles and lots of fish. Live music is interactive and the boat provides plenty of shade for when you need a break out of the sun.

It was smaller than other Cirque du Soleil shows I've seen, but it was great and full of Hawaiian charm. The song selection, especially from Hawaii Five-0, was excellent.

今まで見たシルク・ドゥ・ソレイユよりはこじんまりしていたが、ハワイらしさ満開で良かった。特にハワイ5Oの選曲は良かった。

I participated alone, even though my English is not very good.

The email you receive upon confirming your reservation is entirely in English. I translated it to read. If you are being picked up by a bus, there should be a link to the meeting point pin. I handed the driver a tip while shaking hands as I got off.

After arriving, I checked in using an iPad. I wasn't sure about the ID, but a Japanese staff member at the reception wrote it down for me.

I heard that the conditions were good and that we could increase the altitude, but I had to give up because I couldn't use my JCB card.

All luggage is placed in lockers with locks. The tip for the instructor is given after the experience, in an envelope along with a commemorative item, which is then placed in a transparent letterbox.

I didn't feel nauseous while in the air, but I felt really groggy right after returning to the ground... I calmed down by drinking water and staying still.

During the free fall, the wind pressure made my face hurt! I didn't have much time to look around. However, I think the scenery was beautiful!!

After the parachute opened, my hips started to hurt... I was able to look around and felt very calm while taking in the surroundings. The sea was particularly sparkling and beautiful! Just seeing that made me satisfied.

There are stories about life-changing experiences, but I don't think I changed particularly. However, I am grateful for the wonderful experience and to the instructor who safely brought me back to the ground.

英語もままならない中、ひとりで参加してきました。

予約確定時に届くメールは全文英語です。翻訳にかけて読みました。バスで拾ってもらう場合は、集合場所のピンのリンクが載っているはずです。運転手さんには降りる際握手すると同時にチップをお渡ししました。

到着後、iPad?でチェックイン。ID？に心当たりがなかったのですが、受付にいらっしゃった日本人スタッフの方がメモに書いて教えてくれました。

条件がよく、飛ぶ高度を上げれるという話でしたがJCBのカードが使えず断念。

荷物は全て鍵付きのロッカーに入れます。
インストラクターへのチップは、体験が終わった後、記念グッズと一緒に封筒が渡されるので、それに包んで透明なレターボックスに入れる形式でした。

上空に上がってから降りるまで、酔いはなかったですが、地上に戻ってきた直後からひどくグロッキーに……水をのんでじっとしていたら落ち着きました。

フリーフォールの間はとにかく風圧で顔が痛い！　周りを見る余裕はあまりありませんでした。でも、景色は綺麗だった気がする！！

パラシュートが開いてからは股関節が痛い……景色を見る余裕はあり、すごく落ち着いて周囲を見渡せました。
特に海がキラキラとしていて美しい！
これがみれただけで満足です。

人生が変わるという話もありますが、私は特に変わったとは思いません。
しかし、素敵な体験ができたことに変わりはなく、無事地上まで送り届けてくれたインストラクターの方に感謝しています。

It was my second cruise in 10 years. This time, the waves were a bit high, and depending on where you sat, you could get wet, but it felt like an attraction and was fun. I was also able to see a beautiful sunset. I would like to use this service again when I visit Oahu.

10年ぶり2回目のクルーズでした。
今回は少し波が高くて座る場所によっては濡れましたがアトラクションのようで楽しかったです。
美しいサンセットも見ることが出来ました。また、オアフを訪れたら利用したいです。

I read reviews that mentioned it gets quite dirty due to the dust, so I went with clothes I wouldn't mind throwing away. However, since the weather was really clear, I didn't get that dirty after all. They also provided bandanas and goggles to cover my nose and mouth, so my face didn't get too dirty either. I think it's a good idea to bring wet wipes or something similar!

I had a lot of fun experiencing something I can't do in Japan!

砂埃でかなり汚れるとの口コミを見たので捨てても良い服で行きましたが、かなり快晴であったこともあり、そこまで汚れることはありませんでした。また、鼻と口を覆うバンダナとゴーグルが配られたので、顔もそんなに汚れなかったです。ただ、ウェットティッシュなどは持参すると良いと思います！

日本ではできない経験ができてとても楽しかったです！

Although it wasn't clear on the day, we were able to see a rainbow thanks to a little rain. There were about 3-4 Japanese groups, but there were many foreigners, which kept the atmosphere lively and fun!

I heard that it was necessary to fill out a waiver in advance, but I was able to scan a QR code and respond during check-in on the day, so I think it should be fine even if you don't prepare it in advance.

当日は快晴ではありませんでしたが、雨が少し降ったお陰で虹が見れました🌈
日本人は3-4組くらいで、外国の方が多かったので終始テンションが高く楽しかったです！

事前に権利放棄署名の入力が必要とのことでしたが、当日チェックインの際にQRコードを読み込んで回答することができたので、用意しなくてもおそらく大丈夫だと思います。

It felt like we rode horses for two hours, and I was surprised we went much farther than I expected (laughs). The guides were all English speakers, but they were kind, using gestures and translating with their phones. At one point, the horse suddenly tried to run, which startled me, but I pulled the rope behind and it stopped right away, so that was good. The scenery was beautiful, and it was a wonderful activity.

2時間お馬さんに乗って回るかんじでしたが、思っていたよりもめっちゃ遠くまで行ってびっくりでした（笑）ガイドさん達はみんな英語でしたが、ジェスチャーだったり携帯で翻訳してくれたりと、親切でした。途中馬が急に走り出そうとしてびっくりしましたが、後ろに紐を引っ張ったらすぐ止まってくれたのでよかったです。景色も良くとても素敵なアクティビティでした。

I have never seen anything like it before, and it was impressive! The performance was so intense that I wondered how much training they must have gone through. I want to see it again next time! ^_^

今まで見た事なく、迫力がありました！どれだけ鍛えてるかと思うほどの演技です。また次回も見たいです^_^

I always make it a point to see Cirque du Soleil when they perform in Tokyo, so I definitely wanted to see them in Hawaii as well. They used costumes and props from Hawaii, which added to the atmosphere.

There was a segment where a few audience members were picked to mimic dances and have fun, and this time was also very enjoyable.

The theater was small, but it was almost full. We had seats right in the middle, in the front row. There were five of us, and everyone had a great time.

I might be imagining it, but was the performance a bit shorter this time? I felt like it ended in about an hour and a half without any breaks.

I was satisfied.

シルクドソレイユが東京公演をする時は必ずみに行っていますので、ハワイでも是非とも思い見に行きました。ハワイの衣装や道具を使っていて雰囲気も楽しめました。

いつもの観客を数名ピックアップして踊りなどを真似させて楽しむ幕間？がありますが、今回もとても楽しかったです。

劇場は狭かったですが、ほぼ満員でした。真ん前の真ん中辺の席でした。5名で参加しましたが、皆楽しめました。

気のせいかも知れませんが公演時間はちょっと短いんですかね？途中休憩もなく、1時間半くらいで終わった様に思いました。

満足です。

I was anxious about the ticket scramble, so I used this service. I received reminder emails multiple times until the day of the event, and they picked me up at the hotel at 5:30 AM. The ride was shared and everything was in English, with no other Japanese passengers. However, they provided a printed sheet in Japanese that included the prohibited items and the pickup time, so there were no issues. It gets quite cold in Hanauma Bay until the sun rises. I think especially Japanese people might find it chilly. Considering the water and air temperature, I believe it's better to go around noon. There was plenty of time, and it was more relaxed compared to the plan with a Japanese instructor. I participated in both, but I think it depends on your purpose. I was able to relax so much that I took a nap for about 30 minutes. We returned to the hotel around 1 PM. If I plan to go to Hanauma Bay again, I will definitely use this service. It was fun.

チケット争奪戦に不安があったので、こちらを利用しました。当日まで何度もリマインドメールがあり、当日早朝5:30ホテルまで迎えに来てくれました。乗合いで全て英語、同乗者も日本人は居ませんでした。ですが日本語のプリントも渡してくれて、禁止事項や迎えの時間場合が書かれていて問題無しでした。ハナウマ湾は太陽が昇るまで結構寒いです。特に日本人は寒いと思います。水温や気温を考えたら昼頃からが良いと思います。時間にはゆとりもあり、日本人インストラクター付きプランよりゆっくり出来ます。どちらも参加しましたが、目的別だと思います。あまりにゆっくり出来て30分程昼寝してました。帰りは13時頃ホテルです。次回ハナウマ湾予定があれば、またお願いします。楽しかった。

The guide was fluent in Japanese and talked about altitude sickness measures and various topics during the ride, which made me feel at ease and enjoy the experience. The weather was great, and it was the best experience. I want to go to Hawaii Island again! Next time, I want to join the sunrise tour! ☺︎

ガイドさんが日本語も堪能な方で、高山病の対策についてや車内でも色々とお話しをしてくれて安心して楽しめました。
天気も良く、最高の体験ができました。またハワイ島に行きたい！次はサンライズツアーに参加したいです☺︎

It was my first time on a Segway, but they taught me how to ride it carefully, and I had a really fun experience. I'm glad I signed up. I want to ride again!

初めてのセグウェイでしたが、乗り方を丁寧に教えて頂き、とっても楽しく体験することが出来ました。
申し込んで良かったです。また乗りたい〜

Laka was fun and entertaining and he made us all feel like family. Fantastic tour guide, exceptional at sharing his amazing aloha spirit. We were blessed to be with him.

I signed up for the tour because there was only an English option, but it seems a certain number of Japanese participants gathered, and they held a Japanese tour for us. I was glad to receive explanations in Japanese about altitude sickness and the stars, which were quite specialized. Our guide, Sho-chan, was friendly and made it enjoyable. The timing for the sunset and stargazing was perfect, and I'm really glad I participated in the tour.

英語でのツアーしかなかったので申し込みましたが、日本人参加者が一定数集まったそうで日本人むけの日本語ツアーを開催してくださいました。高山病へのアテンションや星の説明など専門的な話を日本語で説明受けれてよかったです。ガイドのしょうちゃんはフレンドリーで楽しかったです。
サンセットの時間や星空観測などの時間配分も完璧でツアーで参加してよかったです。

Our guide, Mike, was knowledge and the tour gave us the opportunity to fit everything in on our checklist.

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. We not only got to see some amazing views we were treated to local legends and learned about the culture. Saw several recognizable, iconic scenes/props from some of our favorite movies.

I was able to use it with peace of mind, without any trouble. 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。。

It was the best experience. I had always wanted to do it at least once in my life, and I'm glad I could do it in Hawaii. The scenery was beautiful, and I would love to do it again if I have the chance.

最高の体験でした。
人生で1度はしてみたいと思っていましたが、ハワイでできて良かったです。
景色もよくまた機会があればやりたいです。

Starting with Hawaiian music and dance from the 1920s, and moving through the historic concerts in Hawaii featuring Elvis in the 1950s and 60s, and Michael Jackson in the 1980s and 90s, you can enjoy a performance filled with song and dance. After the show, you can interact with the performers and take commemorative photos. The two lead roles may be played by different artists than those shown in promotional photos, as they are likely double or triple cast. I believe even those who are not familiar with that era will find it enjoyable.

1920年代のハワイ音楽とダンスから始まり、1950〜60年代のプレスリー、1980〜1990年代のマイケルジャクソンと、ハワイで歴史的なコンサートを行なった事実をベースに歌とダンスで楽しめます。ショー終了後は出演者たちとの触れ合いや記念写真が撮れます。主演の2人はダブルキャストかトリプルキャストだと思うので宣伝の写真とは違うArtistが出演する場合があります。当時を知らない世代の方でも楽しめると思います。