All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

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。

Last time I experienced horseback riding, and this time I tried the four-wheeler! It was amazing! Everyone from abroad came in shorts. My clothes got a bit dirty.

前回は乗馬、今回は四輪バギーを体験しました！最高です！外国の方は皆さん半ズボンでこられておりました。服は多少汚れました。

The perfect oceanfront Luau! The show was outstanding and so was the food!

The weather was cloudy and not great, but even so, the middle and high school students seemed to be having fun playing various games. Since it was a weekday, there were fewer people, which meant no waiting in line, but in exchange, some attractions had time restrictions, making it difficult to use them. The attraction called "Tornado" seemed to be the most interesting, but it was a bit disappointing that it was open for such a short time.

天気が曇りでイマイチでしたが、それでも中高生は楽しそうにいろいろ遊んでいました。平日なので人が少なく並ばずに済むというメリットと引き換えに、アトラクションが時間帯で制限されておりタイミングが合わず利用できないことも。「トルネード」というアトラクションが一番面白かったようですが、開けている時間が短かったのが少し残念でした。

Very good experience. Good food, music and activities. Overall fantastic experience. Highly recommend for families, safe and fun

Crew was fantastic! So friendly and made our day so much fun.

It seems that sandbars appear depending on the season or time of day. When we went in late March during the day, it was just a regular shallow sea. There was live music on the cruise, which made us feel like we were in America! The activities were also fun. It seems essential to bring a jacket or a change of clothes, as it was quite cold.

サンドバーは時期？か時間帯により砂浜が現れるようです。
私たちが行った3月下旬の昼は普通に浅い海でした。
クルーズないで生演奏がありアメリカを感じられます！
アクティビティも楽しかったです。
上着や着替えは必須に思えます。
結構寒かったです。

Thank you for a great afternoon. My family enjoyed volleyball, and snorkeling. The lunch was great and the entertainment was too.

Actually, in the past, my son was too small for the buggy, and I lacked confidence in moving around smoothly in the morning, so I had been avoiding Kualoa for a long time... After much deliberation, I decided on the Raptor tour, even though horseback riding and just a movie tour sounded good too. Since I was only 18 and didn't have my license yet, my mother ended up driving.

For someone who is only 151 cm tall like me, it felt like I was driving on my tiptoes, but I managed to get through it! Along the way, they took funny photos and videos at various spots, making it feel like we were part of a movie scene, which was so much fun! I actually forgot my driver's license that day, but I had my photo, and that was okay. I was relieved—if I couldn't participate and had to cancel on the day without a full refund, that would have been terrifying. Everyone, please be careful not to forget!

They show a Japanese explanation video for Japanese guests. After a trial run, they said if everything was okay, we could go without help, but there was actually no such thing, and we went straight to the main event. However, there were three staff members with us, so I think they would have switched if we needed help.

We woke up at 4:30 AM in Waikiki and took a bus around 5:00 AM, but there was a slight delay. We made it in plenty of time, but we came early in the morning and planned to eat garlic shrimp in Kahuku on the way back. If we had more energy, we thought about making more stops on the way back, so we opted for no round-trip shuttle. Depending on the combination of activities, I think you can have a full day of fun!

実は以前は息子が小さ過ぎてバギーが出来なくて、朝起き、移動もなかなか上手く出来る自信が無くて、ずっと敬遠してきたクアロアでした…馬もいいし、ただの映画ツアーでもいいしと悩んだ末にラプターにしました♪
まだ、18歳で免許取れてなかったので、結局運転は母でしたが。
151しかない私にはかなりの爪先運転に近かったんですが、何とかクリア出来ました！
途中いろんな所で、面白おかしく写真や動画を撮影してくれて、映画のワンシーンに参加してるみたいで、凄く楽しかった！
実は車の免許を当日忘れて、写真だけあったんですが、それでOKでした。
助かった～これで参加出来なくて、当日キャンセルで全額返金されなかったらゾッとします。皆さん、お忘れ無き様、お気を付け下さい！

日本人には日本語の説明ビデオを見せてくれます。
お試し走行して、大丈夫なら、ヘルプなしでGOとの説明でしたが、全然そんなの無しで、本番へGOでしたが、スタッフは3名付いてましたので、ヘルプ出せば代わってくれたとは思います♪

ワイキキ4:30起きして、5:00発位のバスで来ましたが、やはり、少し遅延がありました。充分間に合いましたが、私達は朝一に来て、帰りはカフクでガーリックシュリンプ食べて、もっと元気なら、もっと寄り道して帰りたいと考えたので、往復送迎無しにしました。
組合せ次第では１日楽しめるのではないかと思います♪

We participated in a horseback riding tour with my spouse and our adult daughter.

During the tour explanation, a staff member fluent in Japanese translates the important parts, so those who are not confident in English can feel at ease. However, the actual tour is conducted mostly in English. But don’t worry, they will also provide important information in broken Japanese.

The tour itself was just as expected, taking us to movie filming locations. The horses were very well trained, which made us feel safe.

The hamburger we had at a café in the area on our way back was very delicious.

夫婦＆成人した娘の3人で乗馬ツアーに参加しました。

ツアーの説明時は日本語の堪能なスタッフの方が大事なところは翻訳してくれるので英語が苦手な方でも安心ですが、ツアー本番はほぼ英語で実施されます。ただカタコトの日本語で大事なところは教えてくれるので安心してください。

ツアー内容も映画のロケ地を巡る期待通りのものでした。馬もとてもよく調教されており安心です。

帰りにエリア内のカフェで食べたハンバーガーがとても美味しかったです。

I was lucky enough to encounter sea turtles twice. There were also many small fish, and it felt like swimming in an aquarium; it was simply the best. The sea was cold in some areas, and the rocks were rough, so it seemed better to rent a wetsuit. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

運良く2回もウミガメに出会うことができました。小魚もたくさんいて水族館を泳いでるような感覚でとにかく最高でした。
海は所々冷たく、岩もゴツゴツしているため、ウェットスーツは借りた方が良さそうでした。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。

We did the novice e-bike tour. It has been my most favorite activity so far. Our guide Justice was incredibly knowledgeable friendly and kind. I feel we have a better understanding of the history of the island. With the e-bike tour we also got some exercise! It was great!

Crew was great, my family really enjoyed it. Lots of fish to see, my wife seen a turtle and really liked the experience. If you’re not a strong swimmer or out of shape I would suggest not booking. I found swimming against the current hard but my wife and daughter are stronger swimmers than me and had an easier time.

I visited the filming location of Jurassic Park, feeling excited. It was my first experience riding a horse, and I was taught how to ride. I rode for about two hours while enjoying the scenery. The views were beautiful, and the photos turned out great. I want to go back again.

ジュラシックパークの撮影地で、ワクワクしながら行きました。
乗馬も初体験で、乗り方を教えてもらって2時間くらい景色を見ながら乗馬しました。
とっても景色が綺麗で、写真も綺麗にうつってます。
また見に行きたいです。

I had a very precious experience snorkeling at the sandbar for the first time, swimming alongside sea turtles. It was a bit cold because it was cloudy, and the beach wasn't visible, so I want to try again when it's sunny and during low tide.

初めてのサンドバーでシュノーケリングでは海亀と併走して泳いだりととても貴重な体験をしました。
曇りだったので少し寒かったのと砂浜が出てなかったので晴れで干潮の時にまたリベンジしたいです

It was the best show, and the staff's response was excellent. The show allowed me to feel the history of Hawaii, and I really enjoyed it. The dancers' fan service was also wonderful. If you buy the photo album, you can get signatures from Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley and take pictures with them. You can also enjoy drinks, which added to the experience. It became a fantastic memory. Since I came here for my honeymoon, I would like to bring my children next time.

最高のショーと、スタッフさんの対応でした。
ショーは、ハワイの歴史が感じられて、とても楽しめました。
ダンサーさんのファンサービスも素晴らしかったです。
また写真のアルバムを買うとマイケルジャクソンとエルビスプレスリーのサインが貰えて一緒に写真を撮ってくれます。
お酒も飲めるので、そこも楽しめました。
最高の思い出になりました。
今回はハネムーンで来たので次は子供も一緒に連れてきたいと思います。

It was tough having to swim closely together with 9 participants. While snorkeling, we had to keep an eye on the guide's position, and it became difficult to swim when everyone was too clustered. I thought it would have been nice to swim a bit more freely.

参加者9人て固まって泳がなくてはいけないのはたいへんでした。シュノーケリングしながら、ガイドさんの位置を確認しなくてはならないし、9人が固まりすぎると泳ぎにくい。もう少し、自由に泳げたら良かったかなと思いました。

At the reception, they check if you are wearing shoes. There were no specific requirements, but it was a tour for Japanese people. The guide could speak some simple Japanese and also provided instructions on how to ride the horse. It's a two-hour tour, so it can be a bit tiring, but you can really feel the vast nature of Kualoa Ranch. By the way, when I went, it rained quite a bit towards the end, but of course, I couldn't get off the horse, and my T-shirt got completely soaked (laughs). It might be a good idea to bring a change of clothes.

受付時、靴を履いているか確認されます。特に指定はしていなかったですが、日本人向けツアーでした。ガイドの方も簡単な日本語を話すことができ、馬の乗り方もガイドしてくれます。2時間なので少し疲れますが、クアロアランチの広大な自然を感じることができるツアーです。ちなみに私が行った際は、終盤雨が結構降ったもののもちろん馬から降りられることもなくTシャツがびしょびしょになりました笑。着替えを持って行くと良いかもしれません。

We really enjoyed this laid back and super fun evening. Right after we set sail we saw an enormous sea turtle and several surfers who were fun to watch. Then we enjoyed a couple cocktails made by the crew which were great! Something for everyone including mock tails. We left the kids with family while we’re gone for just over 2 hrs, but school aged and pre-teens would probably really enjoy it as well. (The teens on-board all seemed thoroughly bored lol). We started heading back and a few minutes before sunset we stopped to watch the spectacular colors and views. That alone was completely worth it- it was so beautiful. Highly recommend and completely worth it!

This was such an awesome experience, everything was so beautiful, and the ride was super fun. I wish I could remember their names, because the two ladies that led our tour were the best. They were really knowledgeable telling us all sorts of cool stuff about the area in a way that was engaging and fun. They made personal connections with each family which was really appreciated by everyone. They were bouncing from family to family helping take pictures, answering questions, and chatting with us all. I asked one of them a question about this weird looking “rock” I found and she took me off to the side to show me it was actually a nut shell. She took me to see the tree it came from, told me what it was used for, how it tasted, and she even dug around in the brush to find one on the ground so I could see what they looked like before it was cracked open. It sounds silly, but it was really nice that she took the extra time with just me to show me something I was interest in. 10/10 experience, we would totally go back. One of them even had a little dinosaur puppet that she pulled out to use to take pictures for people so it looked like the dinosaur was real and trying to attack us. It was so much fun. This really is a must do event if you’re visiting this island.

Really enjoyed our Morning out. The crew and Captain made the trip so much better. Honestly, their energy was off the charts, the music was good, enjoyable for all ages (we went as a couple in our mid 20’s and loved it, there were children loving it and parents older than us that were having a blast!)

I’d recommend the photo package, we didn’t get it but looking back and seeing how many pictures Tom took is outstanding. It’s the only photo package I’ve seen so far that guarantees 300 real photos of you minimum.

We’ve done a lot of trips on this holiday and this was probably the best crew I’ve seen. Can’t rate them high enough. Wish I could remember all their names but I can’t. Either way, amazing team to have.

Horseback riding while enjoying the stunning coastal views is highly recommended. There were seven participants at the same time, but we were divided into two groups of three and four, with an instructor accompanying each group, which was reassuring. The instructions are given in English only, so those who are completely new to horseback riding and not confident in their English may feel a bit anxious. However, the horses understand well, and if anything happens, the instructor will come right away, so you’ll be fine.

海沿いの絶景を堪能しながらの乗馬は絶対おすすめです。　同じ時間で7人参加でしたが、3人と4人の2グループに分かれてインストラクターの方が着いてくれるので安心です。　説明は普通に英語のみなので、全く乗馬が初めてかつ英語に自信が無い方は焦ってしまうかもしれませんが、馬の方が良くわかっていますし、何かあればすぐにインストラクターの方が来てくれるので大丈夫です。

My kids and I had a awesome time. The staff was really nice and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. The place is amazing. I highly recommend this outing. We enjoyed the banana boat ride and the bumper ride. The water was a bit chilly but we still enjoyed a lot.

Great food, and wonderful service by Danny! The Polynesian show was incredible. The ship was beautiful and easy to access all levels.
It was a very beautiful evening, watching the sunset as we cruised Waikiki. Great transportation!

I only reserved tickets for the show. The seats were not too far away, so there was no problem at all. Since the venue isn't that large, I think seats in the back would be fine as well. As expected in America, the venue was cold. I'm glad I brought a cardigan and socks.
The content felt like singing and dancing by stars from old America. I don't think younger people in Japan would understand it, but I think those in their 50s and 60s would really enjoy it! At the end of the show, you can take photos with the cast. No tips were required!

ショーのチケットのみ予約しました。席的には遠すぎず全く問題ない範囲でした。そこまで会場も広くないので後ろの方の席でも問題ないかと思います。会場はさすがアメリカ、、寒いです。カーディガンと靴下を持参していってよかったです。
内容は昔のアメリカのスター？の人たちの歌を歌ったりダンスしたりって感じです。日本の若い人には分からないと思うので50.60歳代の人なら盛り上がれるのではないでしょうか！
ショーの最後にはキャストと写真を撮れたりもします。ノーチップでした！

Single riders on a curving, challenging track. Very friendly people helping you. Can go down to beach afterwards. Wear clothes and shoes you can get very dirty.

Wow! To start. They picked us up at our hotel to start. Then drive us to Kaneohe sandbar. Next a beautiful short boat ride to two barges loaded with sea toys. Beautiful shallow sandy beaches that are user friendly for small children to seniors. The reef snorkeling is easy, very well guided and watched in smaller groups. We swam with turtles. Captain Danny went out of his way to share local marine knowledge and make sure all got to see turtles. This was our second time- we also sent our daughter and grandchild. They immediately fell in love with the tour and friendly crew. They are like family to us now. We will always come and swim with the turtles only with Captain Bruce's Team.
We have tried others and this family prefers and highly recommends Captain Bruce's based on experience. I am a former diver for the Seattle Aquarium, researcher for Washington State Department of Fisheries, Rescue Diver, Assistant Dive Instructor Advanced Open Water and lastly Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Simply said "Captain Bruce's does it right". I send my grandkids there Thank you Captain Bruce's! We love you!!! My only request is that you start another tour a bit more advanced for experienced snorkelers.
Then sign up this family

It was a very enjoyable flight! It was my first time on a small aircraft, but the prior explanations and the professional pilot's appropriate communication during the flight made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy the experience.

とても楽しいフライトでした！
小型飛行機に乗ることすら初めてでしたが、事前に説明してもらったことと飛行中にプロパイロットが適度にコミュニケーションをとってくれることで安心して楽しめました。