All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

There were some language issues, but the driver was kind. Hanauma Bay was very beautiful and amazing. I want to go again.

若干言葉の問題はありますがドライバーさんも親切でした。ハナウマベイとても綺麗で最高でした。また、行きたいです。

The pickup time from the hotel is at 10 AM, and we arrived at the site just after 12 PM. We wandered around Waikiki until 10 AM. If you have a rental car, it won't take an hour to get there. The horseback riding is scheduled for 3 PM. From 12 PM to 3 PM, there was nothing to do, and I wanted to join another sightseeing tour, but most of them were 60 to 120 minutes long, so I couldn't participate.

The horseback riding experience is a 90-minute course, and the pace is a slow walk. When I rode on the beaches of Australia, it was more of a brisk trot than a walk. I thought I would have a similar experience here, but I was very mistaken. If you go to this place, you should rent a car, experience what you want quickly, and then leave for other locations. After the horseback riding experience, we had to wait for an hour with nothing to do for the last group, and we left the site at 6:30 PM. We arrived at the hotel close to 8 PM. It was a waste of a day on this tour. The cost was also questionable. The most disappointing part was the time that was taken away.

送迎時間がホテル10時でグルぐる回り現地には12時過ぎ。
10時までワイキキぶらぶら。
レンタカーなら1時間はかかりません。
それから乗馬時間が15時。
12時から15時まですることなく、他の見学コースを希望するも
どれも60分～１２０分コースが多くて、参加できませんでした。
乗馬体験は
90分コースで、トコトコ歩く速さ。
オーストラリアの海岸で乗馬した際は、早歩きと言うよりは
駆け足乗馬でした。
その様な乗馬体験ができると思ってたら、大間違い。
この場所に行くなら、レンタカーで行き体験したいものが有れば
さっさと体験して、この場を後にして他の場所に行くべき。
乗馬体験が終わり、最終組を1時間何もすることなく待たされ、
現地を出たのが18時30分。
ホテルには20時近くに到着。
1日がもったいないツアーでした。
金額的にも？？？
一番残念なのは時間がとられたことです。

I had seen beautiful scenery of Kailua and Lanikai Beach on various websites and had been determined to visit them on my next trip to Hawaii.

Being able to move around freely at our own pace allowed us to relax in our favorite spots. One of our goals was to hike to the Lanikai Pillbox, but my wife found it too difficult, so we decided to give up halfway. However, we were able to enjoy a leisurely time at Kailua Beach, where they lent us beach chairs and dry bags for free. The pizza we had for lunch at Bob's Pizzeria was also very delicious, and we were completely satisfied.

Next time, I will make sure my wife is fully equipped and we will tackle the Pillbox!

いろんなサイトでカイルア＆ラニカイビーチの綺麗な風景を見て次のハワイ旅行では必ず行きたいと思っていました。

自分たちのペースで自由に動き回れるので、お気に入りの場所でまったりと過ごすことができました。
目的の一つだったラニカイのピルボックスは妻が無理ということで、途中で断念しましたが、ビーチチェアやドライバッグも無料で貸してくれてカイルアビーチでのんびりと過ごせました。
ランチで食べたボブ’s ピッツァリアのピザもとても美味しくて大満足でした。

次回こそ、妻の装備を万全にしてピルボックスに挑戦します！

I was thinking of participating in the Sunset Drive on September 30, but the departure time was already past sunset... After receiving an explanation, I decided not to participate and quickly headed to Waikiki Beach, where I was just in time to see the moment of sunset.

The roads were under construction, so it probably would have taken a while, and it was the right decision to cancel my participation.

Since the departure time is determined by HIS, there's nothing that can be done, but I wish they would consider this a bit more.

9月30日の参加でサンセットドライブに参加しようと思いましたが、
出発時間が既にサンセットを過ぎていて…
説明を受けて参加を取りやめ、
急遽ワイキキビーチに向かい、ギリギリセーフで
サンセットの瞬間を見ることができました。

道路も工事中できっと時間もかかっただろうし、
参加をやめたのは正解でした。

出発時間を決めるのはHISなので
仕方ないですが、ちょっと考えて欲しいですね。

A catamaran running on the sea. It has a sense of speed and might be a tour you can't experience in Japan. Seeing Diamond Head from the sea, sometimes splashed by the waves, was a fun time. Since you will get splashed, it's definitely recommended to wear clothes that can get wet. The catamaran moves on the sea, so it can feel quite chilly at times, especially after getting splashed. The sea can be quite rocky, so it might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication for stability.

海の上を走るカタマラン。スピード感があって、日本では体験できないツアーかも。海から見るダイヤモンドヘッド、時には波しぶきを浴びてワイワイ、楽しめる時間でした。波しぶきを浴びるので、濡れても良い服装が絶対お勧めです。海の上をカタマランが走るので、結構肌寒く感じる時があります、特に波しぶきを受けた後は。海上は結構揺れるので、安定様に酔い止めを飲むのもいいかも。

Initially, I only reserved the shuttle, but since I was traveling alone, I joined the tour for peace of mind. It was great that they also took photos for us.

During lunchtime, I shared a sandwich with another solo participant, and we were able to try two different kinds, which made for a fun time. Thank you very much.

当初、シャトルのみを予約していましたが
一人旅なので安心の為にツアーに参加しました。
写真も撮ってくださったので良かったです。

ランチタイムも一人参加の方とご一緒し
サンドイッチをシェアして2種類食べることができ、楽しいひとときでした。
ありがとうございました。

I enjoyed the hula dance, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson very much. It was great, and I would like to use it again when I visit Hawaii next time.

フラダンス、エルビスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソン楽しく拝見しました、とても良かったです、次にハワイを訪れた際はまた利用したいと思います。

We had the best time on the Na Hoku!
The team was friendly and fun and the drinks were off the nautical charts!
The only thing that would have made it better if it was adults only!
It was awkward to have small children on a Happy Hour Sail, otherwise
it was great!
We had smooth sailing on a very comfortably outfitted catamaran.
The beauty of Oahu was enhanced by the beautiful boat and crew!
Thank you Na Hoku!
~Dr. Shea Miller and family

It was ok for the most part. I just felt rushed from what supposed to be half of day ended up being a 1/4 of the day. I just wish hours were long didn’t really get to enjoy the island as family.

It's quite interesting, but once is enough for me.

They gave us a lei at the entry. I was very happy because it's something you don't see often. The ukulele-playing aunt went around to entertain us, and the hula girls performed a couple of times to liven things up. The food was sufficient in variety and quantity, but the taste was... just okay? The main performance is more enjoyable as you get older. If you get tired from walking, being able to sit and enjoy is a big plus, especially for the ladies!

中々、興味深いけど、一回で十分かな。

エントリーでレイをくれました。
意外とありそうで無かったので、とても嬉しい☺️
ウクレレの叔母様が席を回って楽しませてくれたり、フラガールズ（２名）が2回ほどパフォーマンスで盛り上げてくれます。
食事は種類、量ともに十分ですが、味は…そこそこ？
本編パフォーマンスは、年齢が上がるほど楽しめます。
歩き疲れたら、座って楽しめるのはポイント高いかもしれません。マダムには特に！

The meeting place was within a hotel in Waikiki, which was very accessible. I joined thinking it would be nice to meet them, but I was incredibly moved to see multiple honu (sea turtles) right in front of me! After snorkeling, during the cruising, I was a bit worried because my family got seasick, but it felt really nice to sail while enjoying the view of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head with the wind in our faces. Also, the captain, crew, and instructor were really cool.

集合場所がワイキキのホテルの中でアクセスがよかったです。
本当に会えたらいいなーぐらいに思って参加したのですが、何匹も、しかも目の前でホヌさん（ウミガメ）に会えて、大感動でした！
シュノーケリング後のクルージングでは、ちょっと家族が船酔いしちゃって心配でしたが、ワイキキのホテル群やダイヤモンドヘッドを見ながら、風を切って航行するのは本当に気持ちよかったです。
あと、キャプテンとクルー、インストラクターがめっちゃかっこよかったです。

Private table is not Private at all, you have about 2ft at the most between tables. Service was slow we were told by the server he was covering our area due to another employee not showing up. It took a while to get drinks or water refilled. They don't have condiments available for your meal. It was very warm during dinner and the sun was blinding. Take sunglasses. The top deck was a great area to get some air. There was a large amount of guest and I thought they do a pretty good job handling the amount of people on board but it may be too many for the guest to have a truly great experience

I was picked up from the hotel, and it took about an hour to get to the port, but being on the boat was amazing! The weather was bad, so we couldn't see the sandbar, but the delicious hamburgers and the abundance of sea turtles and tropical fish were so incredible that my child hesitated to swim. ✨ The tour guides were friendly, attentive, and all very nice. It was my first trip to Hawaii, and I'm glad we booked the tour. I hope we can see the sandbar next time!

ホテルに迎えに来てもらって港までの1時間かかったけど、船の上は最高でした！天気が悪くサンドバー見れなかったけど、美味しいハンバーガーとたくさんのウミガメ、熱帯魚がいっぱいすぎて子供が泳ぐのを躊躇してしまったほど海は素晴らしかったです✨
ツアーガイドの人も気さくで、よく気が付く、良い方ばかりでした
初めてのハワイ旅行だったのですがツアーを組んでよかったねです
次回はサンドバーが見れますように！

The bus pickup time is early.
Once we arrived, we had plenty of time.
The exploration tour allowed us to enjoy unpaved roads.
The guide was kind and made time for us to get out of the car and take photos.
While Honolulu was mainly about the ocean, we also enjoyed the mountains, making it a great experience.

バス送迎の集合時間は早めです。
着いてからは時間に余裕がありました。
探検ツアーは未舗装路が楽しめます。
車を降りて写真撮影タイムを作ってくれたりと、
ガイドさんが親切でした。
ホノルルは海メインでしたが、山も楽しめてよい体験になりました。

I was a bit anxious about horseback riding for the first time, but the guide was very kind and I was able to enjoy it at a relaxed pace. The course had hills and was along the coast, so it was satisfying without getting boring.

I think it's a good idea to know about the riding posture from YouTube beforehand. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy a comfortable ride without any pain in my backside.

はじめての乗馬で不安もありましたが、ガイドさんも親切に対応いただきゆっくりした気持ちで回ることができました。コースも山あり、あり、海岸沿いと飽きることなく満足できました。
乗馬の際の姿勢は、ユーチューブで事前情報をしっていたほうがいいと思います。お陰でおしりが痛くなることもなく快適な乗馬が楽しめました

This experience was amazing! The waterfall swim was the perfect way to begin the adventure. And then the luau itself was incredible. Much love and respect for the awesome drummers, dancers, fire spinners, and the kindness shown by all. Highly recommend!

This was a first for me and my husband and we were unfamiliar with the area. The instructions on where to meet could have been a little clearer. We were a little late due to that but the photographer was very understanding. Robert was very professional and willing to take any shots we wanted. He also recommended several poses for us and didn’t rush us at all. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I’m glad we were able to book it. Can’t wait to see the results!

It felt like Presley and Michael Jackson took it easy. For those in their 30s and 40s, it might not be that great. The show lasted about 1 hour and 20 minutes, and it went by in a flash. I think even the seats in the back are sufficient.

プレスリー＆マイケルジャクソンは楽したという感じです
３０代４０代の方には、いまいちかな～
場所はショーは約１時間２０分、あっという間でした
後ろの席でも充分だと思います

I called to change the pickup location the day before, and they kindly accommodated my request. It’s a reassuring experience with a company run by Japanese people. During the drive, they provided various information about Hawaii, which was enjoyable.

Pilot Teddy Nomura also shared many sightseeing spots during the flight. He spoke very well about the first-time experience of piloting. I was able to see rainbows multiple times, which was delightful.

After a short break (with plenty of snacks and juice), they changed the return shuttle to drop us off at Ala Moana Shopping Center. They recommended some affordable shops, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

I am very grateful to the couple who run the business. I had a wonderful experience and great memories. I would love to visit again. Thank you very much.

お迎え場所を前日変更するため電話をしましたが、快く変更に応じていただきました。
日本人の方がやっている体験会社で安心感があります。
行きの車のなかでも色々とハワイの案内をして頂き楽しかったです。

パイロットの野村テディさんも飛行中　沢山観光の場所を教えていただきました。
初体験の操縦にも　とても上手にお話しされてました。
何度も虹を見ることも出来楽しませていただけました。

帰りは少し休憩した後(沢山のお菓子とジュース)　ホテル迄の送迎を変更していただきアラモアナショッピングセンターで下車。お手頃なショップなど教えて頂き楽しませて頂きました。

経営者のご夫婦にとても感謝しております。
とても、良い体験と良い思いをさせていただきました。
また、寄らせて頂きたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

We experienced this on the day we arrived in Hawaii.

We participated in a tour that lasted about two and a half hours, and we were the only Japanese people there. We took a boat to the location of the submarine, and on the way, we encountered turtles and dolphins.

We moved to the submarine and began our dive. The underwater scenery was very beautiful and had high visibility, with many sunken ships and planes. The interior was cool and comfortable. There were also bags available on the submarine for anyone who felt unwell.

All the explanations were in English, but I didn't think it was very necessary.

We smoothly handed our Veltra voucher to the receptionist.

ハワイ到着日に体験しました。

2時間半程のツアーに参加し日本人は私達だけでした。
潜水艦の場所まで船で行き、そこまで行くのに亀やイルカに出会うことが出来ました。

潜水艦に移動し、潜水。
海の中はとても綺麗で透明度が高く、沈没船・飛行機など沢山沈んでいました。
室内は涼しく快適でした。
気分が悪くなった人用に袋も潜水艦には完備してありました。

全て英語の説明でしたが、あまり必要ではなかったと思います。

ベルトラのバウチャーを持って受付の人にお渡しスムーズに行けました。

On the day of the experience, although things didn't go as planned due to aircraft maintenance, the staff worked hard to find a solution, and in the end, I was able to experience the flight as scheduled. I am truly grateful to all the staff.

This was my second time experiencing flight training in my life, and I can only express my amazement! I was able to hear the communication with the control tower, feel the moment of takeoff, and see the tourist spots of Hawaii from the cockpit. It was truly the best experience! Even now, I look at the photos and videos every day and remember it fondly. I definitely want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii! Thank you so much!

当日、機体整備の関係で予定通りにいかなかったものの、何とか手配が出来ないか模索してくださり、結果的に予定通り体験操縦ができることになり、スタッフの皆様に本当に感謝しています。
人生で2回目の体験操縦。ただただ感動の一言です！管制塔とのやり取りを聞けて、自分で離陸していく瞬間を感じられて、操縦席からハワイの観光地を見れて、本当に最高でした！今も写真や動画を見ながら、毎日思い出しています。次回ハワイに行くときも必ず参加したいと思います！本当にありがとうございました！

Since I was staying at Outrigger Reef Waikiki, I used this service during my stay. Dining while listening to Hawaiian music created a wonderful atmosphere, and I was able to relax. As for the food, the flavors were a bit on the heavy side, so I can't say it was delicious, but since it was a special menu for ticket holders, I guess that's to be expected. Whether I would want to use it again is a bit uncertain, but it might be nice for guests since you can return to your room right after the meal.

アウトリガーリーフワイキキに宿泊していたので、滞在中に利用しました。
ハワイアンミュージックを聴きながらの食事は雰囲気がとても良く、ゆっくりできました。
食事の方は、味は少し大味で美味とまでは言えませんでしたが、チケット専用の特別メニューだったので仕方ないかな…。
また利用したいかと言うと微妙な所ですが、食後すぐにお部屋に戻れるので宿泊者にはいいかもしれません。

This was an amazing adventure for us. Something we would absolutely do again. I would recommend this company over and over again. I love the fact they are natives and a small family owed business . Always support local when I can, over big corporate companies. In doing my research, there is no difference between cage or cage less. The water was beautiful, clear and relatively calm.

I wanted to try surfing in Hawaii, so I participated in this famous school. There were about 10 people in total, all beginners, and we were the only Japanese, but there happened to be an instructor who spoke Japanese, so there were no problems at all.

I was nervous since it was my first challenge, but the instructor encouraged me, and I was able to stand up from the first try! I hardly took any breaks, so towards the end, I was able to ride the waves multiple times in quick succession. I'm not sure if I can ride the waves on my own yet, but I had a memorable and fun experience!

One thing to note is that it takes time to fill out the consent form, so you need to arrive 30 minutes before your reservation time (as mentioned on the voucher).

ハワイでサーフィンがしてみたかったので、有名なこちらのスクールに参加してみました。
参加した回は全部で10人くらい、全員初心者、日本人は私たちだけでしたが、日本語を話せるインストラクターさんが（たまたま？）いたので、全く問題ありませんでした。
初めての挑戦で緊張しましたが、インストラクターさんが押してくれたので1回目から立つことができました！私はほとんど休憩しなかったので、最後の方は短いスパンで何度も波に乗ることができました。
一人で波に乗れるようになったかというと怪しいですが、思い出に残る楽しい体験ができました！

注意点は、同意書の記入などに時間がかかるので、予約時間の30分前に到着しておく必要があることです（バウチャーに書いてあります）。

Beautiful scenery! Honolulu city lights…wow!
Hilton fireworks was a bonus! Wonderful way to end our vacation!! We had a great time, Ryan and Ian were great.

Best time on island when we are here. Highly recommended. The crew is friendly and safety is readily apparent. Shy is a great captain and knows her stuff! The hospitality and food are above reproach. Value throughout the trip and worth every bit. Nothing short of spectacular and the opportunity to see Sea Turtles, fish of different species, and Rays. Best value we have found near the North Shore.

Since Sanae, a Japanese guide, showed us around, there were no problems at all! We enjoyed a two-hour horseback ride while taking in the beautiful scenery. My body is sore, but it was so much fun!

日本人のサナエさんが案内をしてくれたので、全く問題なかったです！綺麗な景色を見ながら2時間の乗馬。体が痛くなりますが、とっても楽しかったです。

It's a show with songs that everyone knows, so both adults and children can enjoy it. During the performance, taking photos is allowed, and there is a greeting session after the show, so you can take plenty of memorable pictures. The 90-minute show went by in no time!

誰もが知ってる曲ばかりなので、大人も子どもも楽しめるショーです。
上映中は写真もOKで、ショーのあとにはグリーディングもあるので、思い出の写真がたくさんとれます。
90分あっという間のショーでした！

I've been to Hawaii more than ten times, but I had never been to Kualoa Ranch until now. This time, we decided to give it a try. It was more fun than I expected. There were various activities, and there was a guide who spoke Japanese, which made it stress-free.

Next time, we decided to try horseback riding, and everyone was very excited about it. Thank you!

ハワイには10回以上行ってますが，クアロアランチには縁がなく今まで一回も行った事がなく、
今回取り敢えず行ってみようということになりました。
期待以上の楽しさでした。
いろんなアクティビティもあり，ガイドには日本語がわかる方もおり，ストレスフリーでした。

今度は，乗馬をしてみようということになり，とても盛り上がりました。
ありがとうございました。

I had a very comfortable stay on the first floor of the hotel. The music was great, and the casual dining had a wonderful Hawaiian vibe that left me very satisfied. Being close to the performers added to the live atmosphere. The guests started dancing, which is a feeling not often experienced by Japanese people, allowing us to truly enjoy Hawaii. Since the tip is included, I think it's a great deal for Japanese visitors, especially with the current weak yen. A beer was included, and it was a large size, so there was plenty!

ホテル内の一階で、とても快適で過ごせました。音楽も良かったですし、料理もカジュアル料理で、ハワイ感が溢れていて大満足です。歌い手から近いので、ライブ感がありました。お客さんで来ていた人達が踊り出したり、日本人にはあまりない感覚で、ハワイを楽しめます。チップ代が込みなので円安の今は、日本人にはとても良いと思います。ビールが一杯ついているのですが、大サイズでたっぷりでした！