All Reviews for Waikiki Beach, Oahu

It was a trip to Hawaii for me, my son, and my 75-year-old mother. However, since my mother's legs were not in good condition before departure, my son and I participated in optional activities separately from her. She joined the submarine tour alone.

The transportation service was said to be kind and attentive. Since the explanation was in Japanese, it was easy to understand and enjoy. She was able to see turtles and many fish swimming.

Additionally, she noticed that Cessnas and boats were intentionally sunk in the fish tanks, where divers were seen diving. For small children, elderly people, or those who want to avoid getting sunburned at the sea, I recommend the submarine and similar activities. Since it's Hawaii, please make sure to see the fish swimming.

Those who have experienced snorkeling or sea walking might find it a bit lacking.

私と息子、母の三人のハワイ旅行でしたが、７５歳の母の脚の具合が出発前から、良くなかったので、私と息子、母とオプショナルを分けて参加しました。サブマリンは母が一人で参加。
送迎も親切で丁寧だったそうです。
日本語説明の時間帯だったので、わかりやすく楽しむことができました。亀や多くの魚が泳ぐ姿が見えたそうです。
また、セスナや船が魚たちの魚槽に、意図的に沈めてありダイバーたちが潜っているのも見えたそうです。
小さな子供やお年寄りの方、海で日に焼けたくない方は、潜水艦などがおすすめです。せっかくのハワイなので、是非、魚たちの泳ぐ姿を見てください。
シュノーケリングやシーウオークを体験された方は、少し物足りないかもしれません。

The sunset viewed from the sea is exceptional. There is an emotion that only those who have experienced it can understand. On top of that, there are fireworks. You can enjoy a classic Hawaiian experience that makes you feel luxurious.

海から眺めるサンセットは格別です。体験した人にしかわからない感動があります。おまけに花火。リッチな気分が味わえるベタなハワイを体験できますよ。

I participated the day before returning home on my honeymoon. During my stay, I couldn't see the sunset very often, so I was looking forward to it.

There was one other family of Japanese people besides us, and since the explanations after boarding were in English, I only had a vague understanding of how to wear the life jackets and how to order drinks, but I had a great time.

Feeling the pleasant breeze under the blue sky, sipping champagne while listening to music was exceptional! The sunset in Hawaii was truly beautiful. Even though it was March, I was able to see whales in the distance. If I have the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again. I highly recommend it!

ハネムーンで帰国日前日に参加しました。滞在中、なかなかサンセットを見ることができなかったので期待していました。

日本人は私達のほかファミリーが一組で、乗船後の説明なども英語のため、救命胴衣の着用方法や飲み物のオーダー方法などなんとなくでの理解でしたが楽しい時間を過ごせました。

気持ちよい風を受け、青い空の下、音楽を聴きながらのシャンパンは格別です！ハワイでの初めてのサンセットは本当に美しかったです。3月でしたが、遠くでクジラを見ることができました。またハワイに来るチャンスがあれば参加したいです。オススメです！

I boarded the Sunset Catamaran for the first time. There are no Japanese people, so I feel a bit lonely, but I can enjoy the feeling of being abroad. Plus, the sunset viewed from the sea is amazing.

はじめてサンセットカタマランに乗船しました。日本人はいないので心細いですが、海外に来た気分を味わえます。それに海からみるサンセットは最高です。

An outstanding way to enjoy the waikiki sunset. Hawaiil activites is da bomb. our friday dinner cruise got cancelled due to weather. after a phone call to hawaii activites, they quickly got us rescheduled for the saturday evening cocktail cruise on the Hilton Aloha catamarran. We practically had this 50 ft sailboat to ourselves. a 1 1/2 hour cruise along the shores of waikiki. a beautiful sunset and saw humpback whales surfacing and "sounding". a fantastic way to spend our last evening in honolulu. The crew was great, attending to our every request. Great drinks and music. If you want a relaxing way to spend the evening and enjoy being out on the water, take this cruise.

This was my fifth time going to Hawaii, but it was my first time parasailing. The time spent in the air is about 10 minutes, but the motorboat moves quickly, and it's fun because you can also enjoy whale watching while you're on it. Up in the sky, the movement is slow, so from below, it looks like you're going quite high, but it's not scary at all. There was no shaking either. I want to do it again.

ハワイに行くのは5回目でしたが、パラセイリングは初めてでした。上空にいる時間は10分ぐらいですが、モーターボートは進むのが早く、ホエールウォッチングも兼ねて乗っていられるので楽しいです。空の上では進むのがゆっくりので、下から見ていると結構高くまで上がっているのですが、全く恐くありません。揺れもありませんでした。もう一度やりたいです。

It was an exciting activity that I was nervous to participate in, but I'm glad I did! The time spent in the air felt like it was over in an instant, and it didn't even seem like 10 minutes. It was a surreal experience, especially with airplanes flying nearby! Additionally, on the way to the parasailing point, I even got to see whales! I felt like I got a bonus with the whale watching. I highly recommend it!

どきどきして参加したアクテビティでしたが、参加してよかったです！
空中にいる時間はあっという間で、１０分も無い感じでしたが、
近くを飛行機が飛んでいたり、非日常的な不思議な体験でした！
また、パラセイルのポイントまで行く間にくじらも見れました！！
ホエールウォッチングまで出来てなんだか得した気分です。
ぜひおすすめです。

I've lived in Waikiki for the last 5 years, a block from beach, and watched the para-sailers every day. It was always on my to do list but I never made the time. After finally doing it, I wish I had done it sooner! It's such a fun and beautiful experience. Not only do you get to parasail, you get the boat ride and the view of Waikiki from the ocean! We also saw whales jumping which was really the icing on the cake. Being able to float above Waikiki was scenic and peaceful and a rush, all at the same time. The crew is very talented and a make the experience fun as well. What an amazing feeling as you lift off the back of the boat and gently float up. A must do!

Great time, especially enjoyed the sail after snorkeling!

I visit Oahu every year, but due to work, I never have enough time to relax...

This time, I was able to take it a bit easier, so I participated in sailing.

There was a bit of wind on the day, so the boat rocked, but...

From far away, I was able to see whales and dolphins swimming.

毎年訪れているオアフですが、仕事がらみなので、毎回ゆっくり出来る時間がなくて…

今回は少しゆっくり出来たので、セーリングに参加しました。

当日は少し風があったので、船は揺れましたが・・・

はるか遠くからでしたが、クジラやイルカが泳いでいるのも観れました。

This was my first time parasailing. We took the 800 foot flight and enjoyed a good 10 minutes in the air. The view was amazing the the crew was very friendly. A Must Do.

At a depth of 30 meters, I was able to see four turtles. I had some difficulty taking photos from inside the submarine, but since opportunities to ride a submarine are rare, I definitely think you should experience it! Even on the boat to the point where you transfer to the submarine, the deck on the second floor is refreshing, and if you're lucky, you might see a whale!

水深３０ｍで、カメに４匹も会えました。やや艦内からの撮影がうまくできませんでしたが、なかなか潜水艦に乗れる機会はないので、是非、体験したら良いと思います！潜水艦に乗り移る地点までの船上でも、２階でデッキが爽快で、運が良ければ、クジラに会えます！

The feeling when you suddenly ascend from the boat is amazing! Even up in the sky, it was much more stable and safe than I expected! The instructor was unique, and even if you can't speak English, it's okay! They take photos for $15, which I also recommend!

船から、一気に上昇する時の気分は最高！空の上でも、思ったより全然安定していて安全でした！インストラクターの外人さんもユニークで、英語ができなくても、大丈夫！＄１５で写真を撮ってくれるので、それもお勧めです！

It was a bit cold on the day, but it was a wonderful experience. The view from over the sea was amazing. However, the photos I opted for didn't turn out very well. I guess it's because they were taken from far away...

当日は少し寒かったけれど、素敵な体験でした。
海の上から眺める景色は最高です。
ただ、オプションで申し込んだ写真はあまりよく映っていませんでした。
遠いから仕方ないのかな・・・・。

Last year, I participated for the first time, and my entire family was moved, so even though the members were different this year, it was still an emotional experience. Above all, having dinner while watching the sunset and the show afterward gave everyone goosebumps and filled us with satisfaction. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend participating. I'm sure it will be a wonderful memory of Hawaii.

昨年初めて参加させてもらい家族全員が感動したため今年もメンバーは違ったのですがやはり感動でした。何よりもサンセットを観ながらの食事、其のあとのショーは全員が鳥肌ものの感動をもらい満足感でいっぱいでした。
機会があれば、是非参加されることをお勧めします。きっとハワイの思い出には最高だと思います。

The sub ride was what we expected. It started with a nice boat ride out to the sub. On the sub ride the guide was very good, we were able to see a huge sea turtle and were able to take very good pictures. All in all very good.

We had a great time and would recommend this to other couples. The crew was excellent and very friendly.

Fun as always. This was our third time on this tour and we have loved it everytime.

I participated in mid-November.

The day before, I went to take sunset photos while confirming the meeting place, and since the catamaran had just returned, I assumed this was the right spot. However, when I arrived on the day, the catamaran was gone, and I panicked. I asked a nearby hotel staff, and they said it was "five hotels down." Since I was cutting it close to the meeting time, I dashed over, and just as I did, the catamaran was coming towards the beach from offshore. (Sweat, sweat, sweat)
≪Refer to the sign in the photo for the meeting place...≫

I misunderstood because the hotel was part of the same group.
(The meeting place is in front of Outrigger Reef on the Beach, but I ended up at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Please be careful.) Looking back, the catamaran that returned was also a different boat.

At the reception, there was one staff member who understood some Japanese (they had a Japanese reference book), but the other staff seemed not to understand Japanese.

Once on board, there was an explanation of precautions, all in English (which is to be expected).

About five minutes in, my wife got seasick. (I recommend taking seasickness medication for those who are prone to it.)
When we reached the turtle habitat point, snorkeling and free diving began (you can dive about 10 meters).
We stayed there for about an hour.
We encountered over ten turtles, which was incredibly moving.

After that, we cruised around the bay and were able to see Diamond Head and the hotel cluster from the sea, which was also impressive.

Next time, I would like to take the sunset cruise and see the sunset from the boat.

１１月中旬に参加しました。

参加前日にサンセットの写真を撮りに行きながら集合場所の確認に行き丁度カタマランが帰って来たのでこの場所で良いと思い込み、当日を迎えてその場所に行くとカタマランが無く、焦ってしまい近くのホテルのスタッフに聞くと『５つ先のホテル』との事でした。
集合時間ギリギリだったのでダッシュして行くと沖合からカタマランがビーチに向かって来ました。（汗・汗・汗）
≪集合場所は、写真の看板を参考に・・・≫

ホテルが同じグループだったので勘違いしてしまいました。
（アウトリガー・リーフ・オン・ザ・ビーチ前が集合場所ですが、アウトリガー・ワイキキ・オン・ザ・ビーチ前に行ってしまいました。要注意して下さい。）
今、思うと帰って来たカタマランも違う船でした。

受付では、片言の日本語が解るスタッフ（日本語の参考書を持ってました。）が一人いましたが、その他のスタッフは日本語が解らない様子でした。

乗船してから注意事項等説明が有ります。すべて英語（当然ですよね。）

５分位で嫁さんは、船酔いでダウン。（船に弱い方は酔止め
の投薬をおすすめします。）
ホヌの生息ポインに着くとシュノーケリング・素潜り開始
（１０ｍ位潜れます。）
１時間位停泊していました。
１０匹以上のホヌに遭遇し大感動でした。

その後、湾内のクルージングしてくれ海上からダイヤモンドヘッド、ホテル群を見る事が出来てこれも感動です。


次回は、サンセットクルーズに乗船し船上からのサンセットを見てみたいです。

This was my first time participating. I had been interested in a similar boat tour that departs from Waikiki Beach, and since there was a promotional price, I decided to sign up. After actually participating, I felt that even at the regular price, the experience was quite satisfying.

After checking in at the waiting area, there was a bit of a wait, but the departure went as scheduled. Shortly after setting sail, I saw the spout of a whale, but it was hard to see clearly due to the distance and the boat rocking. Still, the cruise itself was pleasant and very satisfying. It might be a good idea to have a long-sleeved layer since it can get a bit chilly.

The drinks served during the cruise were all reasonably priced, and you pay for them when you disembark. The photos taken before departure were sold for ten dollars on the way back, and I bought one. I would like to participate again when I visit Hawaii.

今回、初めて参加しました。以前、ワイキキビーチから同様の船が出ているのを見て気になっていたところ、キャンペーン価格だったので申し込みしてみました。実際に参加してみると通常料金でも充分満足できる内容だと思いました。
待合場所で受付してから少し待ち時間がありましたが、出発等は予定通りに進みました。
出港してから程なくして鯨の潮吹きが見えましたが、距離があるのと、船が揺れてはっきりとは見えませんでした。
それでも、本来のクルーズは気持ちよく充分満足できました。少し寒いので長袖の羽織る物があった方が良いかと思います。
出港中にサービスされるドリンク類はすべて安く、船を降りるときに支払うような形でした。
出港前に撮影される写真も帰り際１０ドルで販売しており、買ってきました。
また、渡ハの際は参加したいと思います。

In the evening, we set sail from the beach. We were the only Japanese people there, and it was nice that both the staff and the other guests were foreigners. It might have been even more fun if I understood English... We enjoyed a leisurely cruise while drinking and listening to music, waiting for the sunset. The wind felt really nice and it was the best! In January, the wind was a bit chilly, so a windbreaker came in handy. I would love to join again when I go to Hawaii!

夕方、ビーチから出航しました。
日本人は私たちしかおらず、スタッフもお客さんも外国人ばかりで良かったです。英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかも…。
お酒を飲み、音楽を聞きながらゆっくりとクルージングしてサンセットを待ちました。風がとっても気持よくて最高でした！！1月は少し風が冷たかったのでウインドブレーカーが役立ちました。
また、ハワイに行ったら参加したいです！！

It was incredibly pleasant!
Seeing Hawaii from above and taking a leisurely sky walk with a parachute was the best!! Since children were also participating, I recommend it for families too!

すんごく気持ちよかったです！
ハワイを上空から見下ろせてパラシュートでゆっくりと空中散歩ができて最高でした！！お子様も参加されていたので、ファミリーにもおすすめです！

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the parasailing. It was a tremendously relaxing feeling for both of us. We took the 1000 ft. line and would do it again. Captain Duncan and crewman Kevin were both jovial and attentive to detail. Felt safe at all times.

I highly recommend buying the pictures.

There was a staff member who spoke Japanese, so I felt at ease. I spent an hour sitting on the net at the front, feeling the waves. Snacks and drinks were free, but I hardly had any. However, it was a lot of fun. Just be careful about getting sunburned!

日本語ができる方もスタッフにいたので安心していられました。
前方の網の上（うまく説明できませんが）に座って、波を感じながら1時間過ごしました。
スナックや飲みものはフリーでしたが、ほとんどいただきませんでした。
でもとっても楽しかったです。
ただ、日焼けだけは気を付けてくださいね

The crew was much better then expected. They were very helpful and attentive.

I went with high expectations, but if you are prone to seasickness, please be careful.

It's definitely better to take motion sickness medication.

The staff is accustomed to dealing with Japanese customers, so there are no issues.

I also noticed an interesting policy at the reception where customers who cause trouble pay an extra $10.

I thought it would be nice to experience it at least once, so I encourage everyone to give it a try.

期待をして、行きましたが船酔いをする人は気をつけてください。

必ず、酔い止めを飲んだ方がいいです。

スタッフは日本人の対応にも慣れていて問題ありません。

迷惑をかけた、客は10ドル多めに払うという面白い内容も受付でみうけました。

一回、体験できればいいと思いましたが是非、皆さん一度は体験してみてください。

We went on our Honeymoon and this was one of the activities that we have done. If this is your first time surfing, don't fret. The staff are professional and they teach you all the basics. Opt for the private lessons because if you are tired from paddling, the instructor can help you back to the waves hence more opportunity for you to keep on practicing to get better. The photographer was great as well as he managed to capture some great photos and you can get them all in a disc which was nice. Highly recommended...

My sister and I went surfing for the first time and had a blast! Cherry and Carol were awesome and put us in as many waves as possible. Girls Who Surf will be on my list of things to do the next time I'm in Oahu! I would recommend Girls Who Surf to anyone looking for a safe, fun time!!!!!

Candice
Houston, Texas

I was drawn in by the reasonable price and participated, and it was really great! The staff seemed to not understand Japanese, but they were very considerate, and I felt a bit sorry about that. I don't understand much English, but I managed somehow. I think there were five of us Japanese: a mother and daughter, and three young women. The registration was at the beach behind the hotel, and more people kept joining on the day.

You can wear anything, even swimsuits! It's better if your pants are short (above the knee). Even though I'm not good at socializing with everyone, I felt very happy just gazing at the sea and the sunset.

Thank you so much to the staff for being considerate to the Japanese mother and daughter. I would love to participate again next time.

リーズナブルなお値段にひかれ参加しましたが　とてもよかったです！　スタッフの方も日本語はわからないようでしたが　とても気を使って下さり　申し訳ないほどです。英語はあまりわかりませんが何となく大丈夫でした。日本人は私たち親子（母娘）と3人の若い女性の5人だったと思います。ホテルの裏のビーチで受付をしていて当日参加でどんどん人が増えていきました。
服装は水着でも何でもＯＫ！　パンツは短いほうがいいです。（ひざ上の）
あまりみんなとワイワイするのが苦手の私もぼんやり海や夕日を眺めいてとても幸せな気分でした。
スタッフの方　日本人母娘に気を使ってくださり本当にありがとうございました。次回もまた参加したいです。

I went on this tour with my friend, both of us have grown up around the water and have been snorkeling many times in Hawaii. On this tour, they take you to a snorkel spot called turtle canyon. However, turtle canyon is between 40 and 50 feet deep and your basically staring down at a reef that is so far down there are scuba divers below you AND it is not a secluded snorkeling spot but rather an open ocean spot far away from the shore of waikiki beach... like, past where the surfers are!
I found it to be a little scary and the "guide" kept swimming off leaving my friend and I to chase him and not guiding us at all. Once the word "sharks" was mentioned, i swam back to the boat (a 5minute swim back btw).
On another note, the sailing part was lovely and relaxing and we saw TONS OF DOLPHINS, the lunch was good as was the champagne and other drinks. The crew was great as well... except for the snorkel guide that kept leaving us to float alone in the middle of the ocean.