All Reviews for Waikiki Beach, Oahu

We went out to sea on a catamaran yacht from Waikiki Beach and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. Plus, we had Mai Tais while doing it! It was such a pleasant experience. I would love to join this program again when I visit Hawaii!

ワイキキビーチから、カタマランヨットで沖に出て、キレイなサンセットを眺める。しかもマイタイを飲みながら！！
とても気持ちのよいプランでした~。
またハワイに行ったら、参加したいプログラムです！

I live in Hawaii half the time.

My friend is coming to Hawaii and wants to try surfing, so I signed up for lessons. I can ride the waves, but I don't have the skill or stamina to teach, so I signed up for my friend's sake.

In reality, surfing has its own competition for waves (territory?), but here, you can take lessons at a long-established place with no complaints.

No matter which instructor you get, most people are able to stand up on the board, and if there are any who haven't yet, they focus on helping them, which I think is very considerate.

半分ハワイに在住してます。

お友達がハワイに来るのに際して、サーフィンをやりたいということで申し込みました。
自分は波乗りをするのですが教えるほどの技量や体力がないので友達の為に申し込みました。

実際にサーフィンは波取り合戦が（縄張り？）があるので、ここは老舗で文句なしの状態でレッスンを受けれます。

どの先生にあたっても、ほとんどの人が立てますし、まだ立ててない人がいると集中的に手伝ってくれたりと、かなり良心的だと思います。

My family of 5 had a blast parasailing. The staff were great and made the experience a lot of fun. The time in the boast went by so fast but when I was up in the air, the time seemed to stand still. The ride is very peaceful and the views are outstanding. I didn't even mind the dunk in the ocean on our way down to the boat.
The value of the activities was very high, especially considering the discounted price we received at Hawaii Activities.

I thought it would be perfect to participate since my grandchildren (6 and 3 years old) have a turtle at home and are interested in fish. As expected, the children were thrilled and excited about the various fish and sea turtles.

I'm glad I participated.

孫（6歳、3歳）が、自宅で亀を飼っていることと、魚などに興味があったので、ぴったりと思い参加しました。予想通り子供たちは様々な魚やウミガメに大喜びで興奮していました。

参加して良かったと思います。

I set the height to the lowest setting, but I was able to enjoy a beautiful view of the very high and stunning sea!

The staff made an effort to communicate important information in Japanese, so I felt at ease even though they were not Japanese.

私は高さを一番低いものに設定したのですが
とても高くてきれいな海を一望できました！！

スタッフの方は大切なところはちゃんと日本語で
伝えようとしてくれたので、スタッフが日本人でなくても
あんしんでした★

My boyfriend and I went on the sunset cruise, and loved it. Thanks to the staff who were great and esspecially the bar man. We had read some reviews that some people felt because it was free drinks the bar man was a bit slow. Not at all the case. As soon as we put our empty shaker on our head he ran over and filled it up:)
Great cruise and we were treated to an awesome sunset. Thanks again guys we hope to do it again one day.
Also our cruise left at 5pm so a word of warning given that the drinks are free and the bar man so efficient (we were happy to tip for such a great service) do try to have an early dinner as we may have gotten a little carried away with drinking which is not a great idea on an empty tummy :)

Initially, it was explained that the tour, which usually takes two days, would be completed in one day, and I truly had a fulfilling day. Our guide, Kerina, was very entertaining, and we were able to learn about Hawaii's history and culture as well. I believe there are many Oahu tours available, but I highly recommend this one. Moreover, our driver, Minoru, who has lived in Hawaii for 28 years, was very kind and easy to communicate with, which made us feel at ease. For us, who are new to Hawaii, it became a wonderful memory. They even held a craft class during our lunch break and took us to Pearl Harbor, which was not originally planned, and I was very moved by that. I was surprised and touched to hear the story from the novel "Eternal Zero" presented as a true story. This tour of "Oahu" was so fulfilling that I think it would be worthwhile just to meet the guides. Thank you very much.

最初に本来なら２日で回るところを１日で回るプランと説明がありましたが、正に丸１日を充実して過ごせました。名物ガイドさんのケリナさんの話はとても面白く、そのうえでハワイの歴史や文化にも触れることができました。オアフ周遊ツアーはたくさんあると思いますが、お薦めはこのツアーだと思います。しかも今回のドライバーはミノルさんというハワイ在籍２８年の日本人の方でとても優しく（言葉もよく通じるので）安心でき、ハワイ初心者の私達にとってとても良い思い出となりました。お二人で昼休みにクラフト教室を開催してくれたり、本来予定に無かったパールハーバーまで案内してくれ、とても感激しています。小説「永遠のゼロ」に出てくる話が実話として紹介されたのにもビックリするとともに感動もしています。ガイドさんに会いに行くことを目的にしても良いと思うくらい、充実した「オアフ周遊」のツアーでした。本当にありがとうございました。

I highly recommend the Golden Circle Premier seats. You don't need to arrive early at the meeting place, but if you go ahead of time when heading to the venue after gathering, you will definitely get good seats.

This time, I was able to fully enjoy the "Waikiki Starlight Show" from the very front row, close to the stage! While listening to live music, there was delicious food (a buffet full of Hawaiian dishes) and a welcome event (lei, photo opportunities, ring toss, tattoos, conch shell contest, hula lessons) before the show, and I was completely satisfied and full without getting bored at all.

ゴールデンサークルプレミア席がお薦めです。集合場所に早く行く必要はありませんが、集合後会場へ向かう際には案内について早めに行けば良い席が必ずとれます。
今回、ステージに近い一番前の席で「ワイキキ・スターライト・ショー」がバッチリ堪能できました！
生演奏を聞きながら、ショーの前に美味しい料理(ハワイらしい料理がいっぱいのバイキング）と歓迎イベント（レイ、写真撮影、輪投げ、タトゥ、ほら貝コンテスト、フラレッスン）があり、まったく飽きさえず腹いっぱいになって大満足でした。

What a great time!! Saw a bunch of turtles and lots of fish, it was great!!

This was the first time parasailing for me and my brother and it won't be our last. It was awesome. Captain Aaron and Hector were so cool and they made the boat ride out a lot of fun. Seeing the island from up in the air was so amazing. The pictures came out great and we were glad we had them take them. It was well worth it.

It wasn't scary and was enjoyable. Two very cheerful guys efficiently took turns guiding us. On the contrary, they might not have been annoying, but they confidently asked for tips. It was $20 for the two of us. Just for your reference...

怖くもなく楽しめました。とっても明るいお兄さん２人がてきぱきと順番に飛ばしてくれます。逆に嫌味がないのかもしれませんが、堂々とチップを求められました。２人で２０ドルでした。ご参考までに…。

Like always this is well worth your time and money!! I've been on this 4 times and everytime is a awesome time. See you next time :)

Among the middle-aged foreigners, there were just the two of us Japanese (we're middle-aged too...). The speed was more thrilling than I expected. The foreigners were really into it, but we could barely keep up! I think young people would really enjoy it.

中年の外人さんの中に日本人は私たち二人（私たちも中年ですが・・・）。
思ったよりスピードが出ていてスリリングでした。
外人さんはノリノリでしたが私たちは付いていくのがやっと！
若者は楽しめると思いますよ。

It wasn't my first time paragliding, so I was relaxed and not nervous, but once I went up, it was higher than I imagined, and instead of feeling good, I was scared. My husband enjoyed it.

パラセーリングは初めてではなかったので、緊張もなくリラックスして乗りましたが、いざ上にあがると想像した以上に高くて、気持ちいいはずが怖かったです。
夫は楽しんでいました。

The sunset is amazing! The vibe with the Americans is great too! The bartender is super handsome. It might be good to wear something like a swimsuit and sweatpants.

サンセット最高!米国人のノリも最高!バーテンダーさん、めっちゃイケメン。服装は水着にスエット程度がよいかもです。

It was my first time trying a catamaran. There are many types of catamarans, and we chose this one for our trip. Since we don't drink alcohol, we only had soft drinks, but the scenery was amazing, the atmosphere was great, and we had a wonderful time. There were very few Japanese people. You get quite wet, but that also became a fun memory.

初めてのカタマラン挑戦でした。何種類もあるカタマランから今回こちらを選びました。私たちはお酒が呑めないので、ソフトドリンクだけでしたが、景色も最高、ノリも最高で楽しい時間を過ごせました。日本人、めっちゃ少ないですよ。いっぱい濡れます。それも楽しい思い出になりました。

A little nervous at first. Would have liked to go first and have time enjoying the boat ride. Overall the staff was very cool and fun while staying safety aware. A great time!!!

I can't swim very well, but I want to try surfing!! So, I participated in a lesson with Hands Heedman Hawaii Local Surfing Lessons☆

The instructor taught us patiently in both Japanese and English at the office, and we practiced exactly as we were taught during the two sessions.

Once we got into the water, if I couldn't paddle well, they would pull me along, which really reduced my fear.

I highly recommend this for beginners♪

ほとんど泳げないけど、サーフィンをやってみたい！！
ということで、ハンズ・ヒーデマン ハワイローカルサーフィン・レッスンのレッスンに参加☆

オフィスで日本語と英語で丁寧にインストラクターの方が教えてくれ、２回実際に教えてもらった通りに練習。

海にはいってからも、うまくパドリングできないときは、ひっぱってくれたり、怖さが半減しました。

初心者の方にもおすすめです♪

Out of this world! Everything and more than what we had hoped. Certainly an activity for all ages, young and old.

We took a boat from Waikiki out to sea and transferred to a submarine.

The sea around Waikiki had waves, and I got seasick on the boat to the submarine. If you are prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking medication in advance.

The underwater scenery is very beautiful, and it's recommended for those who can't swim (or dive). We were lucky enough to see sea turtles and sharks. It was great to see the clear, beautiful ocean.

When the submarine surfaced and submerged, it was really cool. A must-see!

ワイキキから船で沖へ行き潜水艦に乗換え。

ワイキキの海は波があり、潜水艦までの船で船酔いをしました。酔いやすい方は事前に酔い止めを。

海の中はとても綺麗で、泳げない(ダイビングが出来ない)方にはお勧めです。
私達は運が良く、ウミガメ、サメを見る事が出来ました。
澄んだ綺麗な海の中を見れたので、良かったです。

潜水艦が水中から上がって来る時、沈む時、
かっこよかったです。必見！

I experienced parasailing.

I was anxious due to my fear of heights, but up in the sky, it was calm, and I was very satisfied with the magnificent view. Since transportation is included, it's reassuring even for beginners in Hawaii. The total time is about 2 hours, so it doesn't interfere with other plans. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to sign up for this tour and recommend it to my friends.

However, there is one point to note. That is seasickness. I am prone to seasickness, so the rocking of the boat while others were parasailing was tough. Motion sickness medication is a must.

パラセーリングを体験してきました。


高所恐怖症のため不安がありましたが、空の上は穏やかで、壮大な景色にとても満足しました。
送迎付なので、ハワイ初心者でも安心です。
時間も正味２時間程度なので、他の予定の邪魔になりません。
またハワイに行く機会があればぜひ申し込みたいですし、友人にも紹介したいツアーです。

ただ、一つだけ注意点があります。
それは、船酔いです。
元々船酔いするタイプでしたので、他の方がパラセーリングしている間の船の揺れは辛かったです。
酔い止めの薬は必須です。

I took a surfing lesson using an extra-large surfboard, and I was able to stand up on my first try as if it were the most natural thing. The slogan is "Even beginners can stand up," so maybe that's to be expected, but it felt a bit too easy from the start, which was a bit of a letdown.

The lesson was just a 5-minute walk from the shop, and the 2 hours flew by. However, since we were learning right above a coral reef, I was really focused on not falling. My husband ended up injuring his foot.

But I was happy that we were able to get some photos taken. I thought the $30 for the CD was a reasonable price.

超特大のサーフボードを使ってのサーフィンレッスン、
当たり前のように沖に行って1度目で立てました。
「初めての人でも立てる」がうたい文句なので
仕方がないのかもしれないですけど、
なんだか初めから簡単すぎて拍子抜けでした。

レッスンはショップから徒歩5分の場所で
2時間はあっ~という間でしたが、
すぐ下にサンゴ礁がある上でのレッスンだったので、落ちたくない一心でした。
旦那は足にケガしてしまいました。

でも写真を撮ってもらえたので嬉しかったです。
CD代30ドルは良心的な価格だと思いました。

This was our ( my husband and myself) first Parasailing experience, and we'd do it again. Very fun, and also very relaxing. No worries, very safe. The crew was great and did a wonderful job with photographing us as well, which was most appreciated!

When you think of Hawaii, you think of surfing! So, I took my first challenge. Since the board is big, it's easy to balance and you'll be able to ride it quickly! The waiting time for waves can be long, so I recommend the intensive course because an hour and a half goes by in no time.

One thing to be careful about is that I accidentally forgot to put sunscreen on my legs, and I ended up with swelling and a bad experience, so don't forget it!

ハワイといえばサーフィン！ということで、初チャレンジしました。
大きいボードなのでバランスが取りやすくすぐに乗れるようになりますよ！
波待ちの時間が長いので、1時間半だとあっという間に時間が経ってしまうと思うので集中コースのほうがおすすめです。

気をつけてもらいたいのが、脚に日焼け止めを塗るのをうっかり忘れてしまい、腫れてひどい目に遭いましたのでお忘れなく。

It was a great experience, it was sooooooo relaxing!

I went sightseeing in the morning, and after shopping in the afternoon, I joined this cruise. It was interesting to experience a catamaran rather than a regular yacht, so I'm glad I did. One hour felt just right for a cruise—not too long. The boat was quite luxurious. The view of the land from the sea was great, and the ocean was beautiful and refreshing. I really enjoyed it.

午前中に観光して、午後は買い物をした後、このクルーズに参加。普通のヨットでなく、カタマラン船というのも興味深かったので、体験できてよかったです。1時間というのもちょっとクルーズ、という感じで長すぎずよかったですね。なかなか豪華な船でした。沖から眺める陸の眺めもよかったし、海がきれいで気持ちよかった。なかなか楽しめました。

I had been planning where to watch the sunset in Hawaii even before my trip, and I decided on this cruise, which turned out to be a great choice. Watching the sunset surrounded by the ocean while out on the boat was exceptional! The food was delicious, and enjoying the sunset while dining felt luxurious. The atmosphere was perfect and it was amazing.

ハワイの夕陽をどこで見ようかと旅行前から計画を練っていたところ、こちらのクルーズを見つけ決めましたが、やはり、よかったです。
船で沖へ出て、海に囲まれて見る夕陽は格別！食事もおいしかったし、食事をしながら眺める夕陽は贅沢な感じがしました。
ムード満点でサイコーでした。

Overall, it was great. I had always wanted to ride on a catamaran since I was interested in its structure, and this cruise, which offered both fireworks and a sunset, seemed perfect, so I decided to go with this one. The food was delicious, and the boat was clean, which was nice. I had a lot of fun. The fireworks in Hawaii were just as splendid as those in Japan. This year, I missed the fireworks festival in Japan, so I was able to make up for it in Hawaii, and on top of that, I had the best experience with a cruise and meals included. I definitely want to participate again next time. I never get tired of it.

とにかくよかったです。カタマラン船の構造に興味があったので、１度は乗ってみようと思っていましたが、特に花火と夕陽をセットで見れるこちらのクルーズがよさそうだったので、こちらに決めました。食事もおいしかったし、船も清潔でよかったです。とても楽しめました。ハワイの花火も日本に負けず劣らず、とても華やかでよかったです。今年は日本の花火大会をのがしてしまったので、ハワイで挽回できて、しかもクルーズ船の上・食事付という、最高の体験ができました。
また次回も是非こちらに参加したいです。何度でも飽きませんね。

It was my first experience on a catamaran, and it was very comfortable. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the boat was amazing, and I was able to take postcard-like photos. The ocean was also very beautiful.

After finishing the morning sightseeing and taking a leisurely walk along the beach, I joined this cruise and then enjoyed some shopping. I feel that just adding this one-hour cruise made a huge difference in my satisfaction for the day. I'm glad I participated.

初めてのカタマラン船体験でしたが、とても乗り心地がよかったですね。船から見るダイアモンドヘッドとワイキキの景色が最高で、ポストカードのような写真が撮れましたし。海もとてもきれいでした。
午前の観光が終って、海辺とかゆっくり散歩した後にこのクルーズに参加、その後ショッピングを楽しみました。この1時間のクルーズが入るだけで、その日の満足度が全然違ったな~と思います。参加してよかったです。

The gradually changing colors of the sea were wonderful. The food was also very delicious, and the Spirit of Aloha was a great yacht. Above all, the staff were very welcoming, which made me feel at ease. I had been looking forward to this since before leaving Japan, and it exceeded my expectations. Watching the sunset from the edge of the boat with a glass in hand felt like a scene from a movie, and it was delightful. I think I might get hooked on this (laughs).

だんだん変る海の色が素敵でした。お料理もとてもおいしかったし、スピリット・オブ・アロハ号もとてもよいヨットでした。何よりスタッフの方がアットホームで、安心できました。日本を出発する前からとても楽しみにしていたのですが、予想以上によかったです。グラス片手に船縁で夕陽を眺めたら映画のワンシーンのようで、気持ちよかったです。
やみつきになりそうです（笑）