All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Right after departure, we were covered in clouds, and I wondered how it would turn out with occasional rain, but as we gained altitude, the clouds cleared (or rather, we emerged above the clouds), and both the sunset and the starry sky were incredibly beautiful.

While there are places in Japan where you can see the starry sky and enjoy views from mountain summits, the scale here is completely different. I was moved to see the Southern Cross and the Milky Way.

The guide primarily spoke English, but they also checked in with us in Japanese to see if we were feeling okay, which was very considerate and helpful.

出発直後から雲に覆われ、時折、雨模様でどうなることかと思いましたが、標高が上がるにつれ雲が切れ（というか雲の上に出て）、サンセットも星空も大変きれいに見えました。
国内でも、星空が見えるところがあったり、山頂からの景色を楽しめるところはいくつもありますが、ここはスケールが全く違い、南十字星や天の川も見ることができて感動モノでした。
ガイドさんも英語メインでしたが、つど日本語で体調大丈夫？みたいに気を使っていただいて助かりました。

The whole team made us comfortable especially with the kids! Kind and friendly!!! Thank you for making our trip special and memorable. The boys want to take you up on a job 🤗

We went directly to the North Shore without stopping and arrived early. The shop opening times varied, but we enjoyed eating acai bowls and browsing around the town as the shops opened. We had plenty of time, about five hours, to leisurely have lunch and take our time exploring the stores, making for a meaningful experience. On the way back, we also went non-stop and arrived in Waikiki in about an hour. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

ノースショアまで、ノンストップで、直行し、
早い時間に到着。ショップの開店時間はまちまちでしたが、、アサイーボールを食べたり、開店したお店をみながら、街をブラブラ。
5時間と時間たっぷりですが、昼食をノンビリたべたり、お店をゆっくり見たり、有意義な時間を過ごしました。帰りもノンストップで、１時間程度で、ワイキキに到着しました。
機会があれば、また参加したいです。

I was excited to share the Lei Greeting with my family, since I recall it was a great way to start off the trip when we did it years ago. However, the Greeter just sort of handed you a Lei and Bracelet and said welcome. There was no big greeting, she was too busy to offer to take a picture, never looked us in the eyes and looked like she was overworked and just trying to hand out meals to 50 small school children as fast as possible. I ended up pulling my family aside and asking a stranger to take our photos and then explained how this is a great way to start off our family vacation.

This was one of the best catamaran cruises I’ve been on. My husband and I had our last full day on the island and i wanted to snorkel to see the Honu . So we booked this excursion and it was the best way to end our honeymoon . The crew is amazing and so friendly . Me being and island girl and my hubby from the mainland i had to give him the best experience before we left . This did not disappoint . I can only remember Phoenix name but everyone on 5/18 1145 crew were wonderful. The sailing after the snorkeling was a great way to end the adventure . I recommend this highly . MAHALO !

I participated in May.
At 19:15, a group that enjoyed the sunset cruise returned. We boarded the ship and departed at 19:30.
We headed out to sea and anchored near Hilton, facing the Hilton.
At 19:45, the fireworks began.
I have experienced watching fireworks at Hilton Lagoon and Fort DeRussy Beach before, but this time it was the most luxurious viewing while sitting and sipping on a Mai Tai.
The fireworks ended in five minutes. After that, we headed east (toward Diamond Head) for about an hour of night sailing. We enjoyed unlimited sparkling wine, beer, and cocktails while listening to pop music.
We returned around 21:00.
The side-to-side rocking wasn't too bad, but there was some up-and-down motion when crossing the waves. I sat near the center, so I didn't get splashed much. My wife was worried about seasickness and took some motion sickness medication, but she said she didn't feel any nausea at all.
It was $80 per person; the cost-performance evaluation varies for everyone, but I enjoyed it enough.

5月に参加しました。
19:15　サンセットクルーズを楽しんだ一団が帰航。
代わって我々が乗船し19:30出航。
沖に出てヒルトン沖辺りで船首をヒルトンに向け停泊。
19:45　花火開始。
これまでヒルトンラグーンやフォートデルッシービーチで
観賞した経験があるけど今回は座ってマイタイ飲みながら
一番リッチな鑑賞。
花火は5分で終了。その後、東（ダイアモンドヘッド方向）
に向かいナイトセーリング約1時間。Popミュージックを聞き
ながらスパークリング、ビール、カクテル飲み放題。
21時ごろ帰航します。
横揺れは大したことないけど、波を越えるときの縦揺れは
多少あります。中央付近に座ったので大した飛沫は浴びな
かった。カミさんは船酔い心配して酔い止め薬を飲んだけ
ど全く酔いは感じなかったそうです。
1人＄８０、コスパ評価は人それぞれだけど私は十分楽し
めました。

No exaggeration, we were treated like ROYALTY!! From the moment we arrived at check-in until we disembarked from the return ferry ride we experienced CONSTANT care and courtesy from the ferry crew and especially our trekker-drver/tour-guide Russ , who went to extraordinary lengths to ensure our comfort and enjoyment , always giving us plenty of time to explore and indulge at the many places we visited. He even surprised us by returning to the beach shortly before ferry departure time to offer us a ride over to the ferry dock, for which we gratefully accepted! To say that he went "above and beyond" would be an understatement.
And all the people we encountered in Lana'i City ( at cafe , gallery , stores ) were so friendly , kindly and hospitable towards us...we felt sincerely welcome , and thoroughly enjoyed our visit , and hope to return for a longer stay.
Our emphatic thanks to Russ ( he was there to greet us when we stepped off the ferry ) and the ferry crew , who were right on time and very professional , for helping us have a fabulous and very memorable visit to Lana'i !
Steve & Lorene B., Karen H. , Jonathan R.

This is my third time at Sandbar!
My wife and daughter were there for the first time.
The staff were friendly and communicated in Japanese, making it a very enjoyable experience.

Meeting up on-site was smooth, and the guidance was seamless.

サンドバーは、私は３回目！
妻と娘は初めてでした。
スタッフの皆さんが和気あいあいと日本語を使ってくれて案内してくれるので、とても楽しく過ごすことができました。

また現地集合で、参加させてもらい案内もスムーズでした。

Jason and Sabrina were awesome, they made our time scattering the ashes of our loved one very peaceful and respectful

We participated as a family of five.
There was one other group of Japanese participants besides us.
We had a unique and amazing experience with the sunset and starry sky that you can only have here!
If you come to the Big Island, this is definitely a must-do.
The guide was Japanese and kindly assisted us in Japanese.

家族5人で参加しました。
私たち以外にも日本人参加者は1組いました。
ここでしかできない夕日と星空の唯一無二の最高の経験ができました！
ハワイ島に来たなら絶対行くべきです。
ガイドの方は日本人の方で、私たちに日本語で丁寧に対応してくださいました。

The hospitality was amazing and the food was great! Worth every penny!

The father and son team that run this operation and tour were outstanding, really cared for everyone and very professional.

This tour was absolutely amazing and our driver Pattrick was the best part! He was so polite, friendly and made us feel like in home! We loved him! Thank you Pattrick!!!

Stunning location, not too many people, but of a process to get into the park but once there it was lovely. We didn’t get to see turtles but there was a lot of other fish to see.

We had a canoe experience with our 8 and 10-year-old kids. Every time we crossed the waves, my daughter exclaimed, "It's just like Moana!" and she was so happy.

While waiting for the waves, we chatted and relaxed, and when the waves came, we rode them at an incredible speed. It felt amazing and was the best experience! We rode the waves about three times and were very satisfied! Mahalo🌺

8歳と10才の子供達と一緒に
カヌー体験、波を超えて進むたびに
モアナみたい！珊瑚礁を超えていくよー！
って娘が大喜びでした。

波を待つ間もお話ししたり
リラックスしたり、いざ波が来た時は
すごいスピードで波にのって
気持ちよくて最高でした！
3回ほど波乗りしてくれて
大満足でした！Mahalo🌺

I'm a little worried if I can make it to the top when looking up from below.
On the well-maintained hiking trail, I arrived at the summit before I knew it.
The weather was perfect, and the view was amazing.

下から見上げるとあの上までたどり着けるかちょっと心配
整備された登山道で、あれよあれやで頂上に到着
天気も最高、見渡す風景も最高でした

I requested a pick-up service, and both the departure and return were almost on time.

I felt reassured because there was a proper explanation from a Japanese person before boarding the boat.

I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. The water level was about waist-high and felt cold at first, but I got used to it quickly. The live music on the boat was wonderful.

送迎をお願いしましたが行き帰りほぼ時間通りでした。
日本人の方から船に乗る前にきちんと説明があったので安心できました。

SUP、カヤック、シュノーケリングと堪能しました。
水位は腰くらいあって最初は冷たく感じましたがすぐ慣れました。
船での生演奏が素晴らしかったです。

I arrived on time as instructed to gather 30 minutes before the reservation, but the staff was absent, so it seemed like it would have been fine to arrive a bit later.

I forgot to take motion sickness medication and got nauseous from the boat's rocking and the parasailing. For those who are prone to motion sickness, taking medication is essential. The staff at the reception and the person explaining the parasailing were able to converse in Japanese.

It was my first time parasailing. I felt more scared than I expected, but the view was absolutely amazing, and it became a wonderful memory.

予約時間の30分前集合の指示があったので時間通り行きましたが、スタッフが不在で待ち時間があったのでもう少し遅めに行っても大丈夫そうでした。

酔い止めを忘れてしまい船の揺れとパラセーリングの揺れで酔ってしまったので酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須です。
受付の方、パラセーリングの説明をしてくれる方は日本語で会話できました。

パラセーリングは初めてでした。
思ってた以上に怖さは感じましたが景色が最高に良くてとても良い思い出になりました。

The weather was nice, the tide was about knee-high, and the white sand was clearly visible, making for the best conditions to move around. Despite the large number of participants, the staff managed everything wonderfully and kept a watchful eye, allowing us to relax. We saw many sea turtles from the boat in the turtle zone, and at a different snorkeling point from the sandbar, we encountered a variety of fish. They checked in on us multiple times here as well, which was reassuring. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious. While this tour is a bit more expensive than others, the content is different, and considering the satisfaction, it can be said that the cost-performance is good. I recommend this tour to anyone who is undecided.

天気も良く、潮の高さも膝くらいで白砂もよく見えて動きやすく最高のコンディションでした。参加人数が多かったのに、スタッフは見事にさばき、目を配っていただいて安心して過ごせました。海亀ゾーンでは船上からたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーとは別のシュノーケルポイントではたくさんの種類の魚が見れました。ここでも何度も声掛けしてくださって、安心できました。お昼のハンバーガーも美味でした。他ツアーより割高なのは内容が違うからで、満足感を考えるとコスパがいいと言えます。迷っている方がいればこちらをお勧めします。

My family had so much fun. Great drivers. Would do it again with the same crew

I and my wife enjoyed SUP very much even though we struggled to stand up on the paddle. The instructor Kei and his assistant Mai were extremely helpful for this activity. One thing I’d like to fix in this activity is the initial meeting time was 8:45, but the actual time was 9:15, which made us upset. I think VETRA needs to fix this mismatch.

I and my wife enjoyed SUP very much even we struggled to stand up on the paddle. The instructor Kei and his assistant Mai were extremely helpful for this activity. One thing I’d like to fix in this activity is the initial meeting time was 8:45, but actual time was 9:15 which made us upset. I think VETRA needs to fix this mismatch.

Absolutely fantastic evening, great food and show! It’s a must do for your first time here.

The show was fun. I didn't understand it well because the explanation was only in English. The food was delicious.

ショーは楽しかったです
説明が英語だけだったので、よくわかりませんでした。
食事はおいしかったです。

RUSS was our guide and the day was exceptional! This was off the beaten path, and we learned so much about the island with the best guide ever. He's easy going, fun and flexible and makes sure everyone gets the tour that works for them. This exceeded our expectations and we recommend this highly!

We had four seniors, and although we were a bit anxious, the two instructors were amazing. I never expected to have so much fun! It was my first experience, and I could feel the Hawaiian breeze all over my body. I'm going back to Hawaii in two months, and I definitely want to participate again next time.

高齢者4人、不安もありましたがインストラクターの方2人が最高でこんなにも楽しめるなんて思いませんでした、初めての体験でハワイの風を全身で感じられました、2ヶ月後に又ハワイへいくのですが次回も是非参加しまず

If you have a teenager you know how hard it is to get them to spend time with you, let alone actually participate in a family activity. Our 14 year old actually took his nose out of his phone to do this with is. He was taking videos and pictures (sometimes even with his parents!) and had a blast. The guides were amazing and had great stories about the ranch and island. 10/10

I saw Cirque du Soleil for the first time, and it was even more amazing than I expected! The performers are all top-notch athletes, dancers, comedians, painters, singers, and musicians, and all eight stories were truly wonderful. The moment of the standing ovation was a dream stage. The location is also convenient, so I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Honolulu.

シルクドソレイユを初めて見ましたが、予想以上に素晴らしかったです❣️
出演者の皆さんはそれぞれが一流のアスリート、ダンサー、コメディアン、画家、歌手、演奏者…であり、8つのストーリーの全てが本当に素晴らしかったです。
スタンディングオベーションのその瞬間までが夢の舞台でした。場所も便利なところなのでホノルル に行かれる方には是非お勧めします。

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The East Oahu Scenic Line offered thrilling views that I thoroughly enjoyed. This time, I rode it four times. The color of the ocean changes depending on the time of day. No matter how many times I ride, the scenery never gets boring. It seems that the first morning trip tends to be crowded.

LeaLeaトロリー　全路線制覇

東オアフ絶景・ラインは、スリル満点で絶景を楽しめました。今回は、4回乗りました。
時間帯により違う海色が見えます。
何度乗っても飽きない景気でした。
朝一便目は混み合うみたいです。

The buggy ride is longer than I expected. We travel in a group with two instructors and about seven to eight buggies. At several spots, there are explanations from the instructors and photo opportunities. The views are all amazing, and the instructors take photos for you, so you can get great pictures with your companions. The road has both paved sections and gravel paths, and while it can be bumpy and quite shaky, driving isn't too difficult. The maximum speed is about 20 km/h, with an average of around 15 km/h. It’s a fun experience, and the scheduled two hours fly by.

バギーは思ったより長距離の運転です。
インストラクター2名と７－８台でグループで行動します。
数カ所の各スポットでインストラクターの説明と写真タイムがあります。
どれも素晴らしい景色で、インストラクターが写真を撮ってくれるので、同行者との良い写真が撮れます。
道は舗装部分と砂利道とがありますが、デコボコして結構揺れますが、運転はそれほど難しくないです。スピードはｍａｘ２０ｋｍで平均１５ｋｍぐらいと思います。
楽しい体験で、予定された2時間はあっという間に過ぎていきます。

I was happily walking through the greenery when I arrived at the waterfall. There is a shuttle service, making trekking easy. After the valley, we had lunch in the town of Haleiwa. I was impressed by the juicy hamburger!! At Matsumoto Shave Ice, I had the matcha special. I heard they make the adzuki beans from scratch every day. It was delicious. The driver was very kind and gave us helpful advice.

緑の中を楽しく歩いていたら　滝に到着。
シャトルもあつて、楽にトレッキングができます。
渓谷の後は、ハレイワの町でランチ。
ジューシーなハンバーグに感激！！
マツモトシェーブアイスで抹茶スペシャル。
小豆は毎日豆から作っているそうです。
美味しかった。
ドライバーさん親切な方でアドバイス頂き助かりました。