All Reviews for Waikiki Beach, Oahu

We have a 4 and 7 year old. 4 year old had no interest in going in the water but really enjoyed the boat ride. The amount of time we were on the boat was just right for little ones (2-2.5 hours). Our 7 year old really wanted to snorkel with sea turtles and she saw several, so this was perfect. Super fun and really nice crew. They were kind to our kids and made sure that our little one got to see some fish and even pointed out sea turtles coming up for air so she didn’t feel like she missed out on anything. If you are comfortable with adult beverages being around, this is a great excursion for families with kids and beginner snorkelers. Compared to some of the other outfitters around, they are also very well-priced. Felt like this was a good value and an afternoon well spent.

We had the best time on the booze cruise! The staff was incredibly nice and entertaining. Constantly asking if we wanted a new drink, never empty handed. The boat is a perfect size so everyone can mingle with each other. Great vibes, Great view, Great people!

It was really fun to be together with a small group, laughing and chatting. Maybe it was even better because we were all Japanese!

少人数で皆んな一緒にワイワイ、ガヤガヤ、ゲラゲラ、本当に楽しかったです。日本人だけが良かったのかも！

I had a great time!! There were moments when my body was submerged in the sea while returning to the boat from the sky, but I appreciated the consideration to ensure my face didn't go under, which made it enjoyable!!

とても楽しかったです！！空から船に戻る時に身体が海に浸かる事がありましたが、顔まで浸からないよう配慮もあり、楽しめました!!

Thank you to the crew for making our trip so special. Local couple who wanted to feel like a tourist for a day. They did not disappoint.

Amazing water and great knowledge of the ocean.

Mahalo!!

I was worried about seasickness, so I took some medicine before going. It was quite rocky, so it was a good decision to take it! I participated at 120m, and it wasn't scary at all! In the end, I got splashed in the sea! (It's fine if you let them know you don't want that.) The weather was nice, so the view was great and it was the best! They explain things in simple Japanese, so I felt reassured!

船酔いが心配だったので、薬を飲んで行きました。けっこう揺れるので飲んでいて正解でした！120mで参加しましたが、全然こわくなかったです！最後に海ポチャされました！(してほしくなければ伝えれば大丈夫です)
天気が良かったので、景色もよく最高でした^^
カタコトの日本語で説明してくれるので安心です！

It was amazing!
We happened to see a rainbow and had a wonderful time as if we were the only two enjoying the breathtaking view.
It swayed a bit in the wind, but that was fun too.
In the end, we splashed into the sea!!! We got quite wet.

Motion sickness medication is a must!
It was a fun 10-minute experience of floating in the air!

最高でした！
たまたま虹も出ていて絶景を2人占めしているような幸せな時間を過ごせました
風で多少揺れますがそれも楽しかったです。
最後は海にジャボン！！！結構濡れます。

酔い止めは必須です！
10分弱の楽しい空中浮遊でした！

I experienced this with my son. Those who understood Japanese seemed to have a little bit of Korean, but everyone was kind, and both my child and I had fun riding together. When we got tired of paddling, they pulled us along and took us to the waves. However, the only downside was that there were no photos taken. Also, I wasn't sure who Hands was or if he was even there, as the young guys were the ones teaching us. Next time, I want to bring my own GoPro.

息子と2人で体験しました。
日本語がわかるかたは韓国の方が少し出来る感じでしたが、皆さん優しくて子供も私も立てて乗れて楽しかったです。
パドリングも疲れたら、ずっと引っ張って波まで連れていってくれました。
ただ、残念なのは写真が一枚もなかった事かな。
後、ハンズさんは一体誰なのか、いないのかよくわからないまま若いお兄ちゃん達が教えてくれました。
次回は自分のゴープロ持参で行きたいです

I used this for my honeymoon trip.

There were many other foreign tourists participating as well, but there were crew members who could speak Japanese, so I was able to hear the explanations in Japanese until we boarded the submarine. The transfer to the submarine is by boat, and you can enjoy the breeze on the deck, which feels nice. On the day I went, the boat was quite rocky, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to take some motion sickness medication beforehand.

Once on the submarine, you can see various things like colorful fish, sea turtles, and a sunken airplane that you wouldn't typically see in Japan. After boarding the submarine, there are multilingual headphones available, so you can listen to the explanations in Japanese. The inside of the submarine is quite cool, so I recommend bringing warm clothing.

新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。

他の外国人の観光客の方もたくさん参加していますが、船員さんに日本語を話せる方がいるので、潜水艦に乗るまでの説明は日本語で聞くことができます。
潜水艦までの移動は船なので、デッキに出れば風に当たることができ、気持ちいいです。私が乗った日は船が結構揺れていた為、船酔いする方は酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が良いかもしれません。

潜水艦に乗ってからは、日本で見ないようなカラフルな魚やウミガメ、沈んだ飛行機等色んな物が見えます。
潜水艦に乗った後も多国語対応のヘッドホンがあるので、日本語で解説を聞く事ができます。
潜水艦の中はかなりクーラーが効いているため、防寒着を持っておく事をお勧めします。

I’m not a big boat person, but I’m so glad my friends convinced me to come out with them! The staff is amazing. My friends & I showed up past the check-in time, but they were nice enough to wait for us! As your sailing out, the view is GREAT... So take lotssss of pictures! Definitely recommend this cruise!

The instructor was very friendly, and I was able to ride right away on my first try! It truly became the best memory. I think I will start surfing from now on. Thank you very much.

先生はとてもフレンドリーで、最初のトライですぐに乗れました！
本当に最高の思いでになりました。これを機にサーフィンを始めようと思います。ありがとうございました。

The shuttle driver was full of humor, and it was nice to receive a hair accessory and juice from Primelia. The parasailing was also quite fun, especially getting to check for sharks in the sea. There were some people who seemed to be feeling seasick or dizzy from the altitude, so it's best to be cautious with motion sickness medication and take care of your health!

送迎のドライバーさんがユーモアに溢れ、プリメリアの髪飾りやジュースを頂きよかったです。
パラセーリングも海にサメチェックをしてもらったり、かなり楽しかったです。
船酔い？か上空酔いしてる人もいたので酔い止めならびに体調管理には気をつけた方が良いです！

I stayed at the Hilton last time as well, and I was curious about the Hawaiian show. I upgraded my seat and was able to enjoy it from a better location. The content of the show was worth it. The fire dance at the end was particularly impressive, and I had a great time.

前回もヒルトンに宿泊しまして、ハワイアンショーが気になっていました。
席もワンランクアップして、 良い席から見ることが出来ました。
ショーの内容は価値あり。特に最後のファイヤーダンスは迫力あり楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。

My family and I had an amazing time on this cruise. We had a group of about 20 people and they were very accommodating to all of us. Our boat was a little rockey but that just made it that much more exciting! I would definitely go on this boat again!

Our family of 5 did the the Friday Fireworks sail last Friday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were great fun and the cocktails were lovely and plentiful. Would definitely recommend for all ages.

This is my second time participating. I want to ride the Mai Tai Catamaran as many times as possible. When I rode it about five or six years ago, there were mostly foreigners and only us Japanese, but this time about half of the participants were Japanese... it's increasing! The sunset from the sea, Diamond Head, the Waikiki skyline, and if you're lucky, a rainbow! It was raining on and off during the day, but by the departure time, it cleared up and everything was wonderful. The staff's way of getting everyone excited was also great, making it a memorable tour. The catamaran is the best!!!

二回目の参加です。何回でも乗りたいマイタイ・カタマラン号。５、６年前に乗った時はほぼ外国人で日本人は私たちだけでしたが、今回は半分くらいが日本人・・・増えてきましたね。海からのサンセットとダイアモンドヘッドとワイキキのビル群そして、運が良ければレインボー！　当日は昼から時々雨も降っていましたが、出発時間には晴れてきて全てが素晴らしかったです。
スタッフさんの盛り上げ方も上手で思い出に残るツアーですね。
カタマラン最高！！！

Oahu is currently in the rainy season. It drizzled several times on the day of our outing, but we were able to set sail without any issues. When I glanced towards Waikiki, I encountered the miracle of a large rainbow stretching from the Waikiki hotels to Diamond Head!

On the yacht, since drinks were unlimited, everyone ordered their beverages, and the crew cheerfully opened several bottles of champagne while lively music played… it felt just like a club atmosphere!

The sunset was also beautiful as the clouds lit up, and when the sun went down, the night view of the Waikiki hotels was stunning, so I recommend it for those who are not averse to being on a boat.

However, since sunset cruises depart from various locations, be careful not to mix up the meeting point! I mistakenly went to the catamaran booth and realized it just before departure, so I ran along the beach to get to the Sheraton. However, the beach was interrupted along the way, so I had to enter one of the Waikiki hotels… and ended up getting lost. Thinking I might be late, I asked someone at a hotel bell desk for help, and kindly, that person ran with me to the meeting point, even though I couldn't speak English well.

I missed asking for their name or hotel name, so I wanted to express my gratitude and searched for them at nearby hotels after disembarking, but in the end, I couldn't find them.

It's unbelievable, but I hope this comment reaches them, and I can find out more details…

オアフ島は、今、雨季のシーズン。
当日も小雨が何度も降っていましたが、無事出航出来ました。
ふと、ワイキキ方向を見ると…何とワイキキホテルから、ダイアモンドヘッドにかけて大きな虹がかかるという奇跡に遭遇☆

ヨットの上では、飲み放題という事もあって、おのおの飲み物を注文したり、クルーも、景気良くシャンパンを何本か開けてくれ、ご機嫌な音楽もかかり…まるでクラブのようなノリでした*\(^o^)/*

肝心のサンセットも雲が焼けて、いい感じで☆陽が沈むとワイキキホテルの夜景も綺麗なので、船が苦手じゃない人にはおすすめですV(^_^)V

ただ、サンセットクルーズは、色々な場所から出ているので、待ち合わせ場所は、間違えないように‼︎
私は、カタマランブースを間違えて、直前に気づきビーチを走って移動。
シェラトンHを目指しましたが、途中ビーチが寸断されていたので、ワイキキホテルの中に入って…迷子になってしまいました。
間に合わないといけないと思い、どこかのホテルのベルデスクの人に助けを求めると…
親切にもその方は、英語がわからない私と一緒に、かなり走って集合場所に連れて行って下さいました。
名前もホテル名も聞きそびれてしまったので…
お礼が言いたくて、下船後近くのホテルを訪ねて探しましたが、結局わかりませんでしたσ(^_^;)

ありえない事ですが…このコメントを見て下さっていて、責めて詳細がわかるといいのですが…

I ride it every time, and the scenery, ride comfort, and atmosphere are all fantastic! You can fully enjoy the ocean in Hawaii. There's not much shaking either.

毎回乗っていますが、景色、乗り心地、雰囲気
最高ですよ！Hawaiiの海を満喫できます
揺れもさほど無いです

Great staff and good equipment. Flawless safety record and safety was certainly a priority. Book with these folks without hesitation. Let me move around the boat safely to get best pic angles.

Very professional and fun team.

Since it was mentioned that we would be guided in Japanese, I participated in the 10 AM tour. There were many Japanese people. I was able to see more fish than I had expected. It was my first time in a submarine. I enjoyed not only the fish but also the views from the boat during the submarine's ascent and movement. It was a great opportunity to experience the natural ocean, which is different from an aquarium. My 75-year-old father had no issues at all with moving to the submarine or climbing the vertical ladder to get inside.

日本語でガイドして頂けるとのことでしたので１０時のツアーに参加しました。
日本人が多かったです。
自分が思っていたより魚は沢山見れました。
初めての潜水艦。魚だけでなく、潜水艦の浮上や移動のボートからの景色も楽しめました。
水族館とは違う、自然の海を感じる良い機会となりました。
潜水艦への移動や潜水艦の中に入る垂直のはしごは75歳の父でも全く問題無しでした

Good overall experience, the sunset was okay but we had an amazing moon rise over Diamond Head! Crew was great! Thank you

First, we were welcomed with a fun hula at the entrance. The dancers' smiles were dazzling! Then, we enjoyed cocktail service and a commemorative photo in the VIP room. The snacks and champagne were delicious. It was a coincidence that all the participants were Japanese, which made for great conversation. After that, we went on a backstage tour! We got to see the dressing rooms and received explanations about the stage equipment and quick costume changes (about 20 people change at once in this small space. This is how the lights change, etc.). They provided detailed explanations in English. I felt like a cast member of The Lion King when I actually wore the hula decorations, and when I stood in the center of the stage, I could see the audience through the curtain, which was thrilling. Oh, and I learned that the stage costumes are complete replicas of the ones Elvis Presley actually wore, and we were allowed to take photos with them.

As for the show itself, it was incredibly entertaining! This is definitely something you should go see and experience for yourself. I won't go into too much detail. We were fortunate enough to enjoy dinner and the show from the front row. The hula, Michael Jackson, and Elvis performances were all wonderful! While they captured the atmosphere in their appearance, everyone was amazing at singing and dancing. Their spirit of service was excellent, and the cast members made eye contact and waved, which was exciting. I received a fresh flower lei and a kiss from Elvis. We finished with a photo session and autograph signing with the cast!

From the 6:00 PM entrance to around 9:30 PM when we left, we enjoyed a long, rich, and glamorous time.

まず入場口で楽しいフラでのお出迎え～。ダンサーさんの笑顔が眩しい～。
そしてVIPルームでのカクテルサービスと記念撮影。
おつまみもシャンパンも美味しかったです。参加者が偶然日本人の方ばかりで話が弾みました。そのあとはバックステージ見学ツアー♪楽屋の様子をみたり舞台装置や早着替えの様子などの説明（この狭いスペースで20人ほどが一斉に着替えます。ライトはこうやって変えますなど）細かな説明を英語でですが丁寧に説明してくださいました。実際にフラの飾りをつけてライオンキングのキャストになった気分が味わえましたし、舞台の中央に立った時はお客さんが幕の向こうに透けて見えてテンション上がりました。あ、実際にエルビスプレスリーが着たステージ衣装の完全レプリカがステージ衣装だそうで衣装の撮影もＯＫでした。肝心のショーですがとってもエンターテイメント！これはぜひ見に行って体感してみてのお楽しみ(〃艸〃)ﾑﾌｯ詳しい描写はやめておきます。
私たちは何と最前席でディナーとショーが楽しめました。フラもマイケルジャクソンもエルビスも素敵でした♪外見は雰囲気で似せるといった感じですが、皆さん歌もダンスもすごかったです。サービス精神もとっても良くて、キャストさんが視線をくれたり、手を振ってくれたりドキドキしました。エルビスさんからは生花のレイとキスをもらいました。最後はキャストさんとの撮影会＆サイン会でフィニッシュ！
18:00の入場から退場の21:30ごろまで長い時間、リッチでゴージャスな時間が十分楽しめました。

We participated as a parent-child duo in our 30s and 60s, along with three newlywed couples, all of whom were Japanese! The seats on the boat were already soaking wet, so at this point, our bottoms were wet too! Since it was the last flight, we were able to fully enjoy the view of Waikiki from the boat.

When flying, you go barefoot, so I think flip-flops would be a good idea. Since you'll be feeling the wind, it's better to wear a rash guard or T-shirt over your swimsuit! I hadn't planned on purchasing any photos, so I told them I didn't need any before putting on the gear. However, someone who had finished took some pictures for me with their smartphone.

The 150 meters was enjoyable not just for the height but also for the duration! I was worried about falling into the sea, but I only got my ankles wet, and it didn't feel like much at all. I think I could relax even more next time and would love to try again! The shuttle bus ride was very pleasant, with the driver speaking a little Japanese and slowly in English.

３０代・６０代親子で参加しました、他は新婚旅行中の３組、全員日本人です❗
ボートの席が既にビシャビシャでこの時点でお尻は濡れます❗
最後のフライトだった為、ボートからワイキキの眺めも充分楽しめました⛵
飛ぶ時は裸足になる為、ビーサンが良いかな、風を受けるので水着の上にラッシュやTシャツを羽織った方がいいと思います❗
写真の購入をするつもりがなかった為、装備装着前に写真は不要と伝えました❗終わっていた方にスマホで撮ってもらっちゃいました
150mは高さだけでなく時間も充分楽しめました❗恐れていた海ポチャも足首程度で濡れたことも感じないほど今度はもっとリラックスしてできそうでもう一度チャレンジしたい❗❗
送迎のミニバスもドライバーさんの片言の日本語とゆっくり話してくれる英語でとってもなごやかでした❗

I don’t know how to describe how amazing our parasailing experience was! Our shuttle driver, the captain & his assistant were so wonderful, we were never scared for even a moment. It’s was my greatest Hawaiian experience ever!
Aloha!

I chose this sailing experience for my father, who loves yachts, to enjoy. The speed was faster than I expected, and since we were catching the wind, I didn't feel seasick. However, the prime spot at the front of the boat, where you can see the ocean, was occupied by another Japanese family, so my child was disappointed that they couldn't get closer. Additionally, I found the strong push for tips, separate from the tour fee, a bit disappointing.

ヨットが好きな父に楽しんでもらうため、このセーリングを選びました。
思ったより早い速度で進み、風を受けていたため、船酔いも大丈夫でした。
ただ先頭の海面を見渡せる特等席はもう一組の日本人家族が占拠してしまっていたため、うちの子どもは近づけず残念そうでした。
またツアー代金とは別にチップの要求アピールが強かったため、少し残念でした。

I had my first surfing experience! I was a bit anxious since I signed up the day before and wasn't sure if my reservation was confirmed, but I received a confirmation email, which put my mind at ease! There was a Japanese person at the shop's reception who I could ask questions to, so my pre-trip worries were resolved, which was great. They were kind to us, even though we were a bit clumsy, and we made wonderful memories on our trip! (I was able to stand up properly, too!)

初サーフィン体験をしてきましたー！
前日に申し込んだので、予約が出来ているのか
不安でしたが、
ちゃんと確認メールが届いたので、安心できました！
お店の受付には日本人の方がいらして質問出来たので、
事前の不安なことは解消出来たのでよかったです。
どんくさい私たちにも親切にして頂いて、
楽しい旅の思い出が出来ました！
（ちゃんと、立てましたよ）

We did not really know what to expect when we booked this adventure. We had a group of 20 go with us and it was a lot of fun. The crew did a great job with serving us and as soon as we got on offered us a drink. It was nice to know they were checking ID's of the individuals that were close to 21 years old. We left Waikiki and headed out to diamond head and they continually offered each person a drink as soon as they ran out. It was a lot of fun sitting in the sun and hanging out with friends and we got a lot of pictures. the net sitting in the front of the boat was so much fun and if you have never done this you MUST sit in the nets for a couple splashes. We took video and frame by frame experience that we have posted on Facebook and we have so many people that love that picture and wanted to find out more details about where we did this as well as the cost.

My only suggestion it would be nice if the company had ideas were we could continue the party after we get off the boat (i.e., happy hour at Duke's from 3-6pm, etc)

I was really nervous about participating due to my seasickness and fear of heights, but I had an amazing time!

The reservation process was easy, and the bus that picked us up was clean! The driver was cheerful and spoke a bit of Japanese, which made me feel at ease. Unlike Japanese tours, there were other participants who were foreigners, and it was fun to interact with them!

I was scared, so I bought seasickness medication at a local drugstore. I took it, but I might have been okay without it! The boat was going fast, so I didn't feel the swaying as much as I thought I would.

During the moment of takeoff, I didn't experience the uncomfortable feeling in my stomach that I usually dislike, and even someone like me who isn't a fan of roller coasters enjoyed it! I was surprised to see many older participants, including grandparents! It's great that people of all ages can have fun!

船酔いと高所恐怖症のため参加するまでドキドキしてましたが、すっごく楽しめました！

予約も簡単で迎えにきてくれるバスはキレイ！
ドライバーさんは明るくてカタコトの日本語も喋ってくれて安心でした。
日本のツアーと違って他の参加者が外国人もいて、外国の方と触れ合えて楽しかったです！

怖かったので船酔いの薬は現地のドラッグストアで購入。飲みましたが、飲まなくてもなんとか大丈夫だったかも！
基本船がスピードがでているので、ゆらゆら揺られる感じはなく思ってたより酔わない感じでした。

飛ぶ瞬間は苦手な内臓のふわっと感もなく、ジェットコースターが苦手な私でも楽しめました！
他の参加者の方もおじいちゃん、おばあちゃんも多く参加されててびっくりしました！
年齢に関係なく楽しめて最高です！

We participated at my wife's request, saying, "Since we're going to Hawaii, I want to ride the waves." Both of us had never surfed before, and we were anxious about whether we could actually stand on the surfboard, but thanks to the instructor's careful guidance, we were able to ride the waves successfully.

The feeling of standing on the board and gliding smoothly was amazing. During the experience, another staff member took photos of us surfing with a DSLR camera, and when we returned to the classroom, they provided the photos on a USB memory stick for $35 (additional charge). It became a wonderful memory.

「せっかくハワイに行くので、波にのりたい」という妻のリクエストで参加しました。二人ともサーフィンは未体験で果たしてサーフボードの上に立てるのか、不安もありましたが、先生が丁寧に教えてくれたこともあり、無事波に乗ることができました。
ボードに立ち、滑るように進んだ時の感覚は最高でした。
体験中には別のスタッフの方が一眼レフでサーフィン中の写真を撮ってくれていて、教室に戻るとUSBメモリで提供してくれます(35ドル、別料金)。最高の思い出になりました。

When the waves are high, the height difference is quite significant, making it feel like an attraction, and it was really fun! It can be pretty intense, so if you get seasick, it might be better to skip it, haha.

The all-you-can-drink Mai Tais and champagne were incredibly delicious, and the two staff members were really wonderful!

There were hardly any Japanese participants; it was mostly foreigners, and when the music started, everyone began to dance, creating an amazing atmosphere that really pumped me up!!! I definitely want to join again the next time I go to Hawaii＾＾

The boat is relatively simple in design, and since you have to take off your shoes and climb up a ladder from the sea, flip-flops are the best choice!

波があるときは高低差がかなりあってアトラクションのようになって楽しかったです！けっこう激しいので船酔いする人はやめておいたほうが良いかもｗ

飲み放題のマイタイもシャンパンもすっごく美味しいし、スタッフのお兄さん二人もとっても素敵でした☆

参加者に日本人はほぼおらず外人の人ばかりで、音楽がかかるとみんな踊り出すしすごく盛り上がるしでめちゃくちゃテンション上がりました！！！またハワイに行ったときは絶対参加したいです＾＾

船はわりかし簡素というかシンプルな作りで、靴を脱いで海にかかったはしごから登っていくのでビーサンのがいいです！