All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

The instructors were a veteran woman and an American who spoke Japanese well. They were very knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay and took safety into consideration, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. I heard that they resumed tours in February, but due to environmental protection measures, it can be difficult to make reservations, so I recommend booking early.

インストラクターは、ベテランの女性と日本語が上手なアメリカ人の2人で、ハナウマベイを熟知されていて安全に配慮してくださり、安心して、たっぷりとシュノーケルを楽しめました。2月から本格的にツアーを再開したとのことでしたが、環境保護などから予約が取りにくいツアーなので、早めの予約をお勧めします。

Dan and Chieko were great hosts and guides. Dan picked us up and we talked with him quite a bit. He was kind, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. Chieko was energetic, caring, and knowledgeable. The whole process (pick up and drop off, fitting for flippers, trolley down to the beach, putting on wet suits (additional option), instructions on technique and guidelines, storage of valuables, etc) was smooth from start to finish. This was my partner’s first experience snorkeling; she felt safe and at ease with Dan’s and Chieko’s instructions and guidance. We spent some time in the shallows and then went to deeper parts of the bay. We saw lots of fish! Hanauma Bay is a very special place. Overall, this was an amazing experience that my partner and I highly recommend!!!

When I got on the bus, I was asked to show my passport, and when I showed my driver's license, they said, "A Japanese driver's license cannot be verified" (tears). When I showed my credit card, they trusted me.

バスに乗る際パスポートの提示を求められ、運転免許証を見せたら「日本の免許証は証明出来ない」(涙)
クレジットカードを見せたら信頼されました。

Easily marked where to go once we got the ranch! Great tour guides that you could tell had fun working there. Knowledgeable about the land, ranch, nature, etc. they provided us with a dust covering, eye protection and helmets. Safe vehicles. Definitely saw more of the ranch than any other tour or on horseback since we were using the UTV’s! I’d definitely recommend this to friends.

The elegant hula dance began, and I was captivated by the Hawaiian melodies. I was also enchanted by the songs and dances accompanied by footage of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. The final fire dance was particularly powerful and amazing. The theater was spacious and beautiful, and the staff's guidance was attentive. It rained all day, so I couldn't go anywhere, but I was glad to enjoy the two-hour evening show. After it ended, many audience members lined up for photos with the cast.

優雅なフラダンスから始まり、ハワイアンメロディにうっとりしました。そしてエルビスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソンの映像と共に歌やダンスに魅了されました。特に最後のファイヤーダンスは迫力があり、素晴らしかったです。広く綺麗な劇場でスタッフの案内も丁寧でした。この日は朝から雨で、どこにも出掛ける事が出来なかったのですが、夜のショーをたっぷり２時間楽しめて良かったです。終了後、キャストとの写真撮影にもたくさんの観客が並んでいました。

Nick with snorkeling gave us easy simple lessons to feel comfortable in the water. showed us around. and took wonderful pics ! had an amazing experience!

This was an outstanding hula show filled with excitement and passion! The dancers were energetics and embodied the Hawaiian spirit. The fire dancer was flawless, and absolutely impressive.
We loved how we also got the personal touch as the dancers came into the audience during the show and we could take photos with the dancers after the show as well. Certainly recommend this!

We had a great time, the food was delicious and the show was outstanding. We even got to share in celebrating a wedding.As usual such a great dinner cruise, thanks.

We had a big group of us go on this tour. It was seamless from the start. Check in was super easy, the boat ride was quick and so much fun!! The band was incredible!! And the donuts were yummy. When we got to the sandbar instructions were given and we got to go explore and have fun! My daughter actually got stung by a jellyfish while snorkelling and it could have ruined our excursion but the staff were excellent. Got her help immediately and were super attentive and caring to make sure she was doing ok. They even shared their own experiences with jellyfish. She got out in the water and had more fun before we had to head back to shore. Thank you for everything!! If we come back to Oahu we would definitely do another tour!!

I was looking forward to horseback trekking, and as expected, I had a great time. Even beginners can enjoy it, so I would love for many people to experience it.

馬でのトレッキングを楽しみにしていましたが、予想通り楽しく過ごせました、初心者でも楽しむことが出来るので多くも方に体験していただきたいと思いました。

The staff included Japanese speakers, so they provided explanations not only in English but also in Japanese, which made me feel comfortable participating. I was able to see whales and pilot whales, and during snorkeling, I encountered a variety of colorful fish. I had a very enjoyable time, and it was a great experience.

日本人スタッフの方がいるので
英語だけではなく日本語での説明をしてくださり
安心して参加出来ました。
鯨やゴンドウイルカも見ることが出来たし
シュノーケリングでは色とりどりな魚に
出会えました。
とても楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来て
良い経験になりました。

The cruise was perfect. It was a beautiful and relaxing evening. Highly recommend.

The ranch is spectacular and if you like a bit of country you will love not just the movie sets the farmland and animals. Highly recommend.

The sailing was just over an hour from Waikiki Beach, and we were blessed with great weather and the best location! We were lucky to see tuna, dolphins doing flips, and a mother and baby dolphin jumping as well. The Mai Tai service was good. We were the only Japanese guests, but everyone was friendly, and we had a wonderful time!

ワイキキビーチから１時間ちょっとのセーリング⛵天気にも恵まれ最高のロケーションでした！マグロにイルカの回転ジャンプやイルカ親子のジャンプも見る事が出来てラッキーでしたマイタイのサービスもgood️日本人客は私達だけでしたが、皆さんフレンドリーでとても楽しめました✨

I experienced this with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old children. The explanations were all in English, and while the staff's responses were a bit rough at times, it was great to see the kids enjoying themselves. It seems like the facility is under renovation, so we couldn't see everything, and since there's nothing around, it was a little disappointing.

4歳と6歳の子と体験しました。
説明は全て英語、スタッフの方は少し雑な対応があったりしましたが、子供たちが喜んでいたので良かったです。
施設が改装工事中？のようで全てを見ることができず、周りにも何もないところなので少し残念。

It was so much fun racing through the magnificent nature on a buggy. After the experience, we had a good laugh at how covered in sand we were. Doing laundry when we got home was a hassle, but it was so amazing that it didn't matter at all. It's essential to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, along with goggles or sunglasses. At the beginning of the experience, there was a time for participants to introduce themselves, and we were the only Japanese group there. That was also a valuable experience. However, it was a bit disappointing that we had to wait a long time for the bus after the experience. But it's an activity that I think everyone should try at least once.

とにかく壮大な大自然の中をバギーで疾走するのが楽しかった。
体験後砂まみれ具合に大笑い。
帰ってからの洗濯が大変でしたが、そんなことどうでもいいと思えるぐらい最高でした。
汚れてもいい服装とゴーグルやサングラスは必須です。
体験の始めに参加者同士で自己紹介する時間があるのですが、日本人は私たち1組でした。それもまた貴重な体験です。
体験が終わってからバスの待ち時間が長かったのが少し残念でした。
でも1回は体験してほしいアクティビティです。

Until we arrived at the site, we were guided in Japanese, and we were able to enjoy snorkeling at Hanauma Bay! The water was so clear that we could see the fish beautifully, and it was incredibly fun!
It seems that boats are prohibited at Hanauma Bay, so since you enter from the beach, I think wearing a wetsuit is essential to avoid injury while swimming over the coral reefs!
I had a great time! Thank you very much!

現地に着くまでは、日本語でガイドいただきながら、ハナウマ湾ではシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました！！透明度が高いので魚が綺麗に見えて非常に楽しかったです！
ハナウマ湾は船が禁止らしくビーチから入るため、サンゴ礁の真上を泳いだ際に怪我しないようにウェットスーツは必須かと思います！
とても楽しかったです！ありがとうございました！！

I went to Hawaii for the first time. I wanted to see local hula and fire dancing, so I researched and found this show that caught my eye.

Regarding the venue, when I actually went there, I found the area to be very lively and safe, which made me feel comfortable heading there. The access was also great since it was right in front of the Waikiki Shopping Center, where the Waikiki Trolley bus departs. Although the show started at night, I was able to spend the time before it just browsing nearby shops, and it flew by.

When the show began, it started with the history of hula dancing, and I was able to see various costumes and dresses. After the hula, the rock show started. The performances of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson had the audience in a frenzy. I was able to enjoy the songs I knew and really got into it. I think it's highly recommended for fans. There were also some enthusiastic Michael Jackson fans from overseas who were very excited during the show.

After the rock show, there was a fire dance performance, which had many breathtaking moments that kept my heart racing the whole time.

From start to finish, experiencing it live allowed me to enjoy an incredibly fun time. Regarding infection control measures, there was hand sanitizer available, but wearing masks was not particularly necessary, and we could also cheer during the show. There were no specific announcements about social distancing or avoiding crowded places, but there was enough space between seats, so I think it was possible to maintain distance at one's discretion.

For those planning to attend, it might be a good idea to check in advance which seating area to choose, as it can be a bit confusing. Also, since the show ends after 9 PM, I felt a bit uneasy walking back in areas with fewer people. Knowing a route that takes you along main streets in advance can help you enjoy the after-show atmosphere with peace of mind.

If you go to Hawaii, I definitely recommend checking it out!

初めてハワイに行きました。そこで現地のフラダンスやファイアーダンスを見たいと思い調べてみてこちらのショーが目に止まりました。
会場に関してですが、実際に現地に行ってみると、会場近くは大変栄えており治安も良く安心して向かうことができました。ワイキキトロリーバスの発着駅のワイキキショッピングセンターの目の前なのもあってアクセスもすごくよかったです。また、ショーの時間は夜でしたがそれまでの時間は近くのお店を見ているだけであっという間に過ごすことができました。
ショーが始まってみると歴史とともにフラダンスが始まり様々な衣装、ドレスを見ることが出来ました。フラダンスが終わると次にロックショーが始まりました。エルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのショーが始まり周りは大熱狂でした。私も知っている曲ではすごくノリノリで楽しむことが出来ました。ファンの方はすごくおすすめかと思います。海外の方でマイケルジャクソンの熱いファンの方がおり、ショー中も大興奮しておりました。
ロックショー後はファイヤーダンスの演出でしたが見ていてこちらが息を呑むような瞬間も多くずっとハラハラドキドキが止まりませんでした。
最初から最後まで現地で見ることでライブ感を味わうことが出来、最高に楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
感染症対策に関してですが消毒液はありましたがマスクの着用は特に必要なく、またショー中の声出しもできました。
ソーシャルディスタンス、三密を避けたようなアナウンスは特にありませんでしたが席にはゆとりがあったので自身の判断で距離を取ることは可能かと思います。
これから参加する人にアドバイスですが、どのエリアの席を座っていいのか分かりにくいので事前に確認をしておくといいかと思います。また、ショーの後についてですが、ショーの終わる時間が21時過ぎなのもあり帰り道で人通りが少ないところは少々危険に感じました。大通りで帰れるルートを事前に把握しておくと安心してショー後も余韻を楽しんことが出来ると思います。
ハワイに行く際はぜひ行ってみてください。

I have a call from there office they told me there tour guy was no show and they canceled don’t make the same mistake I did go a different way

This was a great evening on our trip! The food was really great and the entertainment topped off the evening!

Really loved this tour as you get to see Arizona and a bit of extra time to explore the park, not tooshort or long just perfect day!

Very nice spot and excellent stuff! We love it
It is first time for us to try it, but it turned out to be a very worthy and exciting experience, there are a lots of pets for young children to pet there too. The stuff are very patient and experienced, we have a good time there, will be back again!

The trip was so much fun! The crew was amazing and there were so many things to do. I wasn’t going to snorkel but Captain Robin encouraged me, personally took me out to make sure I felt safe and comfortable and showed me multiple turtles! It was the most amazing experience! Thank you for an amazing time!

Even though we had some overcast we had a great time because of the amazing crew we had. The women were fun and knowledgeable. They guided you through every step amd were there to assist. We certainly will plan to go again.

Impressed with the staff. They made us feel welcomed and allowed us to take pictures. They gave us island recommendations and were so nice. I definitely want to come back and do this again. The pictures do no justice to this beautiful place. We didn’t want to leave. There’s so much history and things to do here.

It was a condition with occasional light rain, but the musicians were truly professionals and entertained us well. Families, groups, and couples gathered in a casual atmosphere in an open space. Cheers to the celebration group with a birthday lady! The two local elementary school girls who started dancing to the music were adorable. The musicians kept the energy high with lively music and engaging talk. The food exceeded my expectations. The meat was excellent, and although I thought the garlic and smoked salt seasoned mashed potatoes were a bit too much, they were so delicious that I ended up eating quite a bit. There were supposed to be 2-3 types of desserts, but for some reason, two "pineapple cream brûlées" were served. However, a person who seemed to be the manager passed by with a smile and said, "That's a delicious and favorite dessert!" I actually wanted to avoid it because it looked the most voluminous, but once I tried it, the part scooped out of the pineapple was filled with custard cream brûlée, making it a "great choice" dessert. It was a good value for enjoying both music and food. I would love to visit again.

時々､雨がぱらつくコンディションでしたが、ミュージシャンの方もさすがにプロで楽しませてくれました。家族連れやグループ、カップルなどが集い、カジュアルな雰囲気で開放的なスペースです。バースディのご婦人がいるお祝いグループにも、エール！音楽に合わせて踊り出した地元の小学生の女の子2人組は可愛かった～。ミュージシャンの方はさらにノリノリになるような音楽＆トークで盛り上げていました。お食事も期待以上でした。お肉も◎、付け合わせのマッシュポテトがガーリックとスモークソルトでの味付けで量が多いな～と思いつつも、美味しくてけっこう食べてしまいました。デザートは2～3種類あったはずなのに何故か「パイナップルクリームブリュレ」が2つサーブされました。が、マネージャーさんらしい人が「それは美味しくてお気に入りのデザート！」と通りすがりに笑顔。本当は一番ボリュームがありそうで避けたかったのですが、これも食べたらパイナップルをくり抜いた部分にカスタードクリームブリュレだったので「大正解」のスイーツでした。音楽とお食事が両方楽しめてコスパは良かったです。また、訪れたいです。

My mom and I had such an amazing time going on the Jurassic Valley Movie Tour. I thought we were going on a different tour because I am a die hard dinosaur fan but this tour was just as amazing. We got to see some amazing movie sets and when our tour guide took us to one of the Jurassic World Movie sets I about died. I was so excited. It was everything I dreamed. Our tour guide took us into the movie set when technically he wasn't supposed to, but he knew how much of a fan I am of Jurassic World so he made an exception. I couldn't have been more grateful. This is one experience I will never forget. My mom and I plan to come back to do the Jurassic Valley tour that is specific to the Jurassic Park/World movies and nothing else. We both had a blast. I kinda went Overboard in the gift shop and got so much Jurassic Valley souvenirs. The gift shop had so many things to choose from. I highly recommend recommend Kualoa Ranch. They have so many things for you to do there. Horseback riding, ATV's, Ziplining (which I've done and it's a amazing experience). They have amazing staff working there. I will be coming back to Kualoa Ranch for years to come.

This is a tour I will remember for the rest of my life. I have never been touched by an experience like visiting the Arizona Memorial!! It left me in awe. I also enjoyed the USS Missouri - tour guides were very knowledgeable and made the signing for the end of the war with Japan come to life. My husband is former Navy and it made the tour even more enjoyable. Loved the Bowfin Submarine and Aviation Museum also.

And our Tour Driver Lehue was OUTSTANDING!

At Dolphin Aloha, we had the incredible experience of touching dolphins for the first time, and our whole family was thrilled. It was reassuring to have Japanese staff following up with explanations.

The dolphin show and feeding the sea turtles were great, but the highlight for my 8-year-old daughter was definitely feeding the little birds! The friendly birds kept coming to eat the food, which was very exciting for her. I highly recommend this alone. Additionally, there was a play area for little kids, and they seemed to be having a lot of fun.

One point to note: The voucher listed a meeting place at Hotel B, which was a bit far from our accommodation at Hotel A. We moved to Hotel B early in the morning to wait for the shuttle bus, but when the time came, the shuttle did not appear. It turned out that Hotel A was actually the meeting place. I'm not sure if it was a mistake by VELTRA or the tour company, but because of the error on the voucher, we ended up taking a taxi from Hotel B to the location, and we were reimbursed later. However, the service was very polite, so I have no particular complaints. Even if you are staying at a fairly well-known hotel, I think it's safer to confirm the meeting place in advance if it is not your hotel.

ドルフィンアロハでは、初めてイルカに触る体験ができて、家族皆感激しました。日本人スタッフが説明をフォローしてくださったのも安心感ありました。

イルカショーやウミガメの餌やりもよかったですが、娘（8才）が1番楽しんだのは、小鳥のエサやりでした！人懐っこい小鳥がどんどんエサを食べにくるので大興奮でした。これだけでもおススメです。あと、ちびっ子用の遊具のスペースもあって、小さい子たちも楽しそうでした。

注意点をひとつ。
voucherには、自分たちが宿泊しているAホテルではない、少し離れたBホテルが集合場所として記載されていたので、朝イチバンでBホテルへ移動してシャトルバスが来るのを待っていたのですが、時間になってもシャトルバスは現れず、実はAホテルが集合場所だったそうです。VELTRAかツアー会社かわかりませんが、voucherに手違いがあったせいで、私たちはBホテルからタクシーで現地に向かうことになり、後日精算してもらいました。尚、対応はとても丁寧だったので特に不満はないです。ある程度メジャーなホテルに自分が宿泊しているにも関わらず、集合場所が自分のホテルになっていない場合は、念のため事前に確認されると安全だと思います。

I wanted to see the show from a good seat, so I chose the Diamond Seat. The seating arrangement was not as shown in the seating chart, which surrounded the stage; instead, it was a standard setup with the stage directly in front and tables facing it. I arrived 30 minutes before the reception, but there was already a long line. I mistakenly lined up in the Golden Seat line because I wasn't sure where to queue. It seemed that those with Diamond Seats had priority entry, and we ended up being the last to enter among the Diamond guests. Fortunately, there was an open table in the front row, almost in the center, so we were able to sit there, but please be careful not to make a mistake in the line.

Before the show, there were solo hula performances by both men and women, followed by a moment where all the guests danced a hula together. Then came the buffet. Since we could access it first from the Diamond Seats, it was nice and not crowded.

The show featured not only hula but also Tahitian, Polynesian, Maori, and fire dancing, which kept us entertained until the very end.

The Diamond Premier Seat is a bit more expensive, but I think the satisfaction level is high, so I recommend it.

良い席で見たかったのでダイヤモンドシートにしました。
席はこちらにある座席表のようにステージを囲むような配置ではなく、普通に正面にステージ、それに向かってテーブルがありました。
受付の30分前に着きましたが、既に長蛇の列でした。
しかも並ぶ所がよくわからずにゴールデンシートの列に並んでしまっていました。
ダイヤモンドシートから優先入場、それも先着順に良い席に案内されているようで、私達はダイヤモンドの中では入場が最後になってしまいました。
幸いほぼ中央の最前列テーブルに空きがあったのでそこに座れましたが、並ぶ列をお間違えの無いようにお気を付けください。

ショーの前に男女それぞれソロのフラがあり、その後、客がその場で全員で1曲フラを踊る場面がありました。
そしてブッフェ。
こちらもダイヤモンドシートから優先で取れるので混まずに良かったです。

ショーはフラのみでなく、タヒチアン、ポリネシアン、マオリ、ファイヤーダンスがあり、最後まで飽きること無く楽しめました。

ダイヤモンドプレミアシートは少しお高くなりますが満足度は高くなると思うのでおすすめです。