All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

ドールプランテーションのトレインは思ってたより楽しかったです。最初に乗らないと時間が無くなってしまうので、最初に行くのが良いです。あちこちにネコがいて癒されました。小さい赤いパイナップルがあって珍しかったです。パタゴニアのハレイワ店でかわいいTシャツも買えて満足です。ガーリックシュリンプのお店（Camaron Shrimp Truck）がお休みだったみたいで食べることができなかったことが残念でした。

I couldn't communicate in Japanese, but I had a great time horseback riding even in the heavy rain! The people were very kind, and I felt safe riding. I want to try again on a nice day!

日本語は通じないですが、大雨でも楽しく乗馬ができました！とても優しい方々で、安心して乗れました！天気がいい日にリベンジしたい！

The difference from the past is that there are many participants and various ways to enjoy it (in the past, it was only snorkeling), so people of all ages can have fun. However, on this day, we were affected by half rain and cold.

昔との違いは、多くの参加者、いろいろな楽しみ方（昔はシュノーケリングのみ）があるので、年齢層に関係なく楽しめます。ただこの日は半分移行雨と寒さにやられました。

This is my fourth visit, but I brought my family for the first time. Everyone was excited and voiced their joy while enjoying the beautiful scenery during the drive. We had a great time exploring the magnificent views and filming locations. However, all the guidance after departure is in English.

私は4回目の訪問ですが、初めての家族を連れて行きました。運転しながらい凛な景色を見て全員が声を出して喜んでいました。壮大な景色やロケ地を見て回りとても楽しい時間を過ごせました。ただ出発後は案内はすべて英語です。

The bus pick-up was about 10 minutes late (without any prior notice). Since we had wristbands distributed on the bus for entry to Hanauma Bay, we didn't have to wait in line. We also watched a safety video on the bus, so when we arrived, we could enter Hanauma Bay right away and go straight into the water.

I didn't rent any equipment and brought my own snorkeling gear and water shoes. About half of the people were using fins, but since there are many corals, you can't swim around too much, so I don't think it's necessary to rent fins. The waves were minimal, so children can swim safely.

I participated in the early morning tour in mid-May, but the water was cold, and it took some courage to get in. In the deeper areas, the water depth was about 140-150 cm, so if you're comfortable floating, you probably don't need any flotation devices. The sea was beautiful, and there were plenty of fish, which made me very satisfied. (There were some fish that bumped into me, and I ended up with two bruises on my legs because of them...)

The sea is located just down the slope from the entrance gate. There is also a bus available to help with going up and down the slope, which is reassuring. I walked about 10 minutes both ways, but it wasn't difficult at all.

On the way back, my swimsuit dried in about 30 minutes, so I rode the bus back in my swimsuit.

バスの迎えは10分弱程遅れてきました（特に連絡等はなし）。ハナウマベイへの入場はバス内で配られたリストバンドを付けていたため、並ぶことはありませんでした。また、注意事項のビデオをバス内で見るため、バスが着いたらそのままハナウマベイへ入場しすぐに海に入ることができました。
レンタルはせず、シュノーケルとマリンシューズを持参しました。フィンを使用している人も半数程居ましたが、サンゴが多く泳いでの移動がそこまでできないため、フィンはわざわざレンタルする必要がないと思います。波もほとんどありませんので、子供も安心して遊泳できるかと。
5月中旬に朝イチツアーで参加しましたが、海は冷たく入るのに勇気がいりました。深いところで水深140~150cmくらい？で、浮き身で泳げる方は浮き具等は不要かと思います。海は綺麗でお魚も沢山いて大満足です。（体当たりしてくる魚がおり、そいつのせいで足に2箇所アザができてました…）
海は入場ゲートから坂を下ったところにあります。坂を昇り降りするためのバスもあるため安心です。行きも帰りも10分弱くらい歩きましたが辛くはなかったです。
帰りは30分ほどで水着が乾いたため、水着のままバスに乗車し帰りました。

This was before the pandemic, but when I used it before, they guided us around places like Izumo Taisha. The conversation was enjoyable! I was expecting that again, but none of the drivers understood Japanese. It was better when they at least said they were studying. Ah… there was no guide, and the level has dropped. It was disappointing even though they took us to various places.

コロナ前にはなりますが、前に利用した際は出雲大社方面などはガイドしてくれていました。お話が楽しかった！それを期待して乗ったら、どの運転手も、日本語わかりません。勉強中ですって言ってくれたらマシな方。
あー…ガイドさんも居ないしレベル落ちたなと。色々連れて行ってくれても残念でした。

I wasn't very knowledgeable about the war, but they provided detailed information about that time. It was great that a Japanese person was the tour guide.

あまり戦争に詳しくなかったけど細かく当時のことを教えてくれました。
日本人の方がツアーガイドをしてくてたので良かったです。

It wasn't too long, and I was able to see it from a very close seat, so it felt like it went by in a flash. The performers used their well-trained bodies, and their performances were amazing, often leaving me breathless. Additionally, the scene where they drew pictures in the sand was captivating and entertaining. I didn't feel much of a storyline, but the frequent transitions kept the production engaging. It was refreshing to see the audience being involved in the performance. This might be a new form of entertainment.

長すぎもなく、とても近い席で見れたのであっというまでした。鍛え抜かれた身体を使い、演技者のパフォーマンスが素晴らしく，息を呑む事もしばしばでした。また、砂の絵を描くシーンでは、面白くて見入ってしまいました。ストーリー性はあまり感じなかったのですが、切り替えが多くて飽きない演出でした。会場のお客さんを取り込み、パフォーマンスをさせたのは新鮮な印象でした。新しいエンターティメントかもしれないですね。

I had a lot of fun.
I think it's better to wear clothes that can get dirty.
If I have the chance to go again, I would like to try horseback riding as well.

とても楽しかったです
汚れても大丈夫な服装で行った方がいいと思います
次に行く機会があれば乗馬体験もしてみたいです

I received detailed information about various characteristics of different places! Even during the travel, I was provided with trivia and guidance, which made the travel time enjoyable and not boring!

各地様々な特徴など細かく教えて頂きました！
移動中も豆知識など案内頂き移動時間も飽きずに過ごせました！

I received detailed information about various characteristics of different places! Even during the travel, I was provided with trivia and guidance, which made the travel time enjoyable and not boring!

各地様々な特徴など細かく教えて頂きました！
移動中も豆知識など案内頂き移動時間も飽きずに過ごせました！

What an awesome show! The story and music were fantastic. The performers were great. They all did a wonderful job. From the dancers to "grandma" to the fire dancers. Even the scenery was great... on the marina, especially on a gorgeous night. Good variety of Hawaiian food too.

This cruise was a blast. Bartenders are heavy handed and super friendly. Everyone aboard is just looking for a good time and we were glad to be a part of it. Would go every night if we could.

I have been going to Hawaii for many years and was aware of Kualoa Ranch, but I had avoided this attraction because I wasn't very interested in the Jurassic Park movies. However, after participating for the first time, I was greatly impressed by the scale and structure of the attraction. This time, I joined three tours: the Jungle, Movie, and Kualoa Farm tours, and I would like to participate in the remaining tours in the future if given the opportunity. Also, the staff members were really kind, and I’m very glad I participated in this tour.

ハワイに長年行っており、クアロア・ランチのことは知っていましたが、ジュラシックパークの映画にあまり興味がないので、このアトラクションを敬遠していました。しかし、初めて参加して、スケールの壮大さやアトラクションの構成に大変感動しました。今回は、ジャングル、ムービーとクアロア農園の３件のツアーに参加しましたが、機会があれば残りのツアーにも今後参加したいと思います。あと、スタッフの方々も本当に親切で、今回のツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。

Unfortunately, we had a few rain interruptions. Still, most of the tour seemed to drag. We couldn't see the plantation due to rain so we had a shopping tour. Driving along the coast there wasn't much to see. It was difficult to see beyond the trees along the road. The lunch stop venues were not very inviting. It seems this food truck area wasn't the best. I gathered that most of the people were disappointed.
I was able to take some photos at the blowhole stop. At Kualoa Park it was overcast and we only had about 10 minutes there. We had just enough time at the Macadamia stop to go into the store for a tasting and to buy things. It took 1-1/2 hours to get back to Waikiki. One couple brought their 3 year old child. He was screaming and crying for a good part of the tour. It might be an idea to limit long van/bus tours to children over 5 or so.

Great time for the whole family. I have two young child who were able to snorkel and kayak.

Great experience. Crew was awesome and very friendly. Very good picnic cooked up by the captain. Unfortunately there were showers and lightning around, but still had the opportunity to walk the sandbar. Will definitely go again and get the snorkeling in the next time. Worth the price including the transportation from Waikiki area.

I joined the morning tour 😎. I caused some trouble along the way, but Masa-san helped me out 😅. During the trip, Masa-san provided explanations about the history along the route, which was very educational and enjoyable. The mini tour was also GOOD!

朝のツアーで参加😎色々トラブルで迷惑かけちゃったけどマサさんが対応してくれて助かった😅
道中もマサさんが通り沿いのヒストリー等を解説ガイドでとても学ばさせてくれて楽しかった。
ミニツアーもGOOD

The bus tour was reassuring because the guide spoke Japanese. In fact, the day before this bus tour, I participated in a tour with another company, but the driver couldn't speak Japanese and provided the guidance in English, which made it difficult for me to understand, so I was a bit disappointed (even though it was a tour aimed at Japanese people).

For this tour with VeLTRA, since there were no other customers, they asked if there were any places I wanted to visit and adjusted the itinerary flexibly.

バスツアーは、日本語が話せるガイドさんだったので安心でした。
実は今回のバスツアーの前日にも他の会社のツアーに参加したのですが、運転手さんが日本語が話せず英語でのガイドだったため理解できなかったため、少し残念でした(日本人向けのツアーでしたが)

VeLTRAさんの今回のツアーは、他にお客さんがいなかったのもあり、行きたいところはないか聞いてくれたり、臨機応変にまわってくださいました。

Came out to Hawaii for vacation & of course the weather is u predictable . Just so happens the day we plan on going it was high of 73 super windy and raining . They told us there was inside seating on the boat that we can not reschedule or get a refund . I’m sorry I’m not sitting on a boat for 4 hrs inside . So we ended up loosing 500$ rude people do not do it !!

On the day of the reservation, I received an SMS saying, "Please call." I'm not very good at English, but I tried calling anyway. It didn't connect. I sent a message explaining that and also mentioned my difficulty with English. I received an immediate reply saying, "The departure from Waikiki Beach has been canceled due to high waves," but "we can depart as scheduled from Kewalo Harbor."

When I looked up the location, I found it was within walking distance from Ala Moana Center, which actually worked out better for my schedule. The smooth communication made me feel at ease. I arrived at Kewalo Harbor at the revised time, and a bright and friendly crew welcomed us. They kept the atmosphere lively with various activities throughout the trip.

The boat was very clean, and the restrooms were also well-maintained.

Overall, it became the best memory. With unlimited drinks, including alcohol, in Waikiki, I think this price offers great value. This time, I participated with a group of 15 for a company trip.

予約当日「電話下さい」とのSMSを受信
英語が得意ではないのですがとりあえず電話
繋がらず
SMSでその旨を伝えつつも、英語不得意なこともお伝え
即座に返信
「ワイキキビーチ発が高波でキャンセル」
「ケワロ港からなら予定通り出航できる」とのこと
場所を調べるとアラモアナセンターから徒歩圏内
むしろこちらのスケジュール的にも好都合
スムーズなやり取りで安心出来ました
予定時刻に変更のケワロ港に到着
明るく気さくなクルーが出迎えてくれました
その後もあの手この手で盛り上げていただきました
船内はとても綺麗でしたしトイレも清潔でした

とにかく最高の思い出となりました
ワイキキでアルコール含む飲み放題も付いて、このお値段はコスパ最高だと思います
今回は社員旅行の15名で参加しました

Everything was perfect and beautiful, and I was moved. It was about an hour and a half that went by in the blink of an eye! I was in the front row of the back seats, but I was happy when the cast waved at me as they passed by in the aisle right in front of me.

なにもかも完璧で美しく、感動しました。
あっという間の約１時間半でした！
後方席の最前列でしたが、目の前の通路をキャストが通られる際に、手を振ってくれたりして嬉しかったです。

It was truly amazing. A valuable experience. Especially the wonderful female guide who showed us around and even took photos for us. It became the best memory of this trip to Hawaii!

ほんとに最高でした。
貴重な体験。
特に素敵な女性ガイドさんが、色々と案内してくれて、さらに写真も撮って頂ける。
今回のハワイで一番の思い出となりました！

Can’t wait for my next trip to Oahu so I can do it again! Flew with you about ten years ago and have great memories of that experience, but appreciated and enjoyed this flight so much more! Maybe we do just appreciate some life experiences so much more as we get older? I knew from experience, that I would enjoy another glider ride, but my girlfriend had no concept or idea what to expect. She was totally blown away and in awe that the pilot could keep us in the air for that length of time “with no engine to supply the power”!…..she thinks you’re an absolute genius that could perform that incredible feat!
Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Your entire staff was so friendly and obviously love what they do. Thanks again…I highly recommend your glider experience to anyone who is even remotely interested in the fun of flight.

I chose "Rock-a-Hula" because I wanted to experience a Hawaiian show, referencing many reviews from others.

We toasted with a Mai Tai welcome drink during the time from check-in to dinner. A local lady played the ukulele and came to our table to chat with us in broken Japanese. The buffet dinner was organized by table, so the last person in line had to wait a bit.

The pineapple displayed on the table was cut to be eaten from the inside, serving as a bowl. I realized it was meant to be shared with the people at the table, but I couldn't eat it right away.

As we enjoyed our meal, the hula lesson got everyone excited, and then we were informed about dessert. The dessert line was free-flowing, so when I finally chose my dessert and sat down, it was already time to move to the theater, and I couldn't even finish half of it. What a shame.

The show I had been looking forward to was lively, with many enthusiastic participants, which made the whole venue come alive. The performers even came down from the stage to interact with us. The visuals were enjoyable as well.

It's definitely worth experiencing at least once!

多くの方の口コミを参考に、一度はハワイアンショーを観たくて「ロック・ア・フラ」を選びました。

受付から食事までの間にウエルカムドリンクのマイタイで乾杯。ウクレレ演奏のローカルマダムがテーブルに来て片言の日本語でお話してくれました。食事のビュッフェは席の列で案内なので、最後の人は少し待ち時間があります。
テーブルにディスプレイの様に置かれているパイナップルは、器として中に食べる用にカットされてました。テーブルの人達とシェアだったの気づいてもなかなか食べれなかった。
食事も進み、フラレッスンをしてくれ会場全体が盛り上がった後に、デザートの案内があります。
デザートの列は自由なので私はやっと選んで席に着いたら、シアター移動時間になっていて半分も食べれなかった。残念です。
楽しみしていたショーはノリノリの方のが多かったので、会場全体が盛り上がるし、ステージから下りてきて演者の方と触れ合えます。映像も楽しめました。
一回は体験すると良いですよ。

First of all, despite my mistake in the meeting location, they worked hard to help me find it. I ended up arriving 20 minutes late after they came back to the original pickup spot.

The first restroom stop was closed, but they helped me find an alternative restroom and took me there. For lunch, they asked each group what they wanted, and when I said I wanted garlic shrimp, they informed me about the features of two restaurants and suggested sharing one.

I was very satisfied with the additional places they guided us to beyond the planned itinerary, and the guidance inside the vehicle was also excellent. I definitely want to participate in a tour with this company again. Thank you very much.

まず最初に僕が集合場所を間違えていたにもかかわらず一生懸命探してくれました。本来のピックアップ場所まで再度来てもらって20分遅れで参加しました。
最初のトイレ休憩のところが締まっていて、代わりのトイレを探してくれて連れて行ってくれました。
昼食もグループごとに聞いてくれて、ガーリックシュリンプがいいと言うと、2店舗の特徴と1つをシェアしたほうが良いと教えてくれました。
予定の場所プラスアルファで案内してくれてとても満足しました、車内での左右ガイド案内もとても良かったです。
このツアー会社のツアーに是非また参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

First, I got out of the water after about 40 minutes due to bad weather. My body was completely cold, and the only drinks available were cold ones. I really wished there had been at least some hot coffee. Also, it was quite a bit of water (about waist-high), which is also a matter of luck. Well, I won't be coming back.

まず、悪天候で40分ぐらいで海から上がった。身体も冷えきっていて、ドリンクも冷たいものしかなくて、せめてホットコーヒーでもあればなぁと思った。
あと、これも運しだいになるが、結構水位があった（腰ぐらい）
まぁリピートは無いです。

The food was very good. And variety was excellent. The show was GREAT! I would definitely recommend it. Had a great time. Elvis and Michael were great.

【What I Want to Convey First】
- It's better to schedule this for the first half of your trip (due to potential delays from weather conditions).
- Morning slots are preferable.
(I had booked a 1 PM slot, but due to weather conditions, the jumps were halted in the morning. By the time they resumed, the morning slots were already fully booked, and I received a cancellation notice without even going to the site.)
- If you're unsure, you should definitely experience it.

【Flow of the Day】
Around 10 AM, I received a cancellation notice due to bad weather. They informed me that the same slot was available the next day, so I rescheduled.

The next day, I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki and traveled by tour bus to Waialua (about an hour). Upon arrival, I first checked in using a tablet. I entered my reservation number, name, address, emergency contact, and consent form. (Everything is in English, but a translation app can help with that.) The Japanese staff at the reception explained that due to clouds above, they weren't sure if we could fly. After waiting for about an hour, the weather improved, and those waiting began to prepare. After about two hours from check-in, my name was called by the instructor, and I stored my belongings in a locker to get ready. (I couldn't understand much of the explanation since it was in English, but I managed with determination and gestures.) I boarded a small plane and dove from 4,000 meters above. After landing, the instructor provided me with a certificate and took some photos, and that was the end of it. In total, it took about six hours from leaving the hotel to returning.

【Impressions】
I only felt scared when jumping out of the plane, but that was just at the beginning. The wind felt amazing, and the view from 4,000 meters above is indescribable.

【最初にお伝えしたいこと】
・旅の前半に予定しておいた方が良い（天候等の影響で延期等がある）
・枠は午前中の方が良い
　（自分は13時枠で予約していましたが、午前中に天候の影響でジャンプがストップしてしまい、
　 再開する時に既に午前枠の人でスケジュール的に埋まってしまったそうなので、
　 現地にも行くことなくキャンセルの連絡が来ました）
・迷ってるんだったら体験するべき

【当日の流れ】
10時ごろ、悪天候のためキャンセルの連絡が来る。
翌日の同じ枠なら空いているとのことで、翌日に変更してもらう。

翌日、ワイキキのホテルに迎えに来てもらい、ツアーバスでワイアルアまで移動（約1時間）
現地に着き、まずタブレットで受付。
予約番号、氏名、住所、緊急連絡先、同意書を入力する。
（全て英語表記ですが、翻訳アプリでどうにかなります）
受付にいる日本人のスタッフより上空に雲が広がっているため、飛べるかどうか分からないと説明を受ける。
1時間ほど待っていると上空の雲行きが良くなり、待機していた人たちが準備をし始める。
受付から約2時間くらい経過し、インストラクターから名前が呼ばれ、
荷物をロッカーに入れて準備を開始する。
（ここの説明は英語のためほとんど理解できず、気合いとジェスチャーで乗り切る）
小型飛行機に乗り込み、上空4,000mからダイブ。
着地後、インストラクターの方から証明書と写真を撮ってもらい終了。
結局、ホテル出発から戻ってくるまで約6時間かかりました。

【感想】
飛行機から落ちる時だけ怖さを感じましたが、最初だけでした。
とても風が気持ちよく、上空4,000mから見下ろす景色は言葉では言い表せない物があります。

I was expecting something like a glass-bottom boat, but it turned out to be more like a submarine than I thought. The underwater experience is exciting and piques your intellectual curiosity. There weren't any turtles underwater, but there were plenty on the surface. Dive in, why don't you?

That said, it was an interesting experience. I won't spoil anything, so it's something to enjoy after you experience it yourself!

グラスボートに毛が生えたようなものを想定していたら、思った以上に潜水艦でした。
水中体験はワクワクしますし、知的好奇心をくすぐります。
亀は水中にはいませんでしたが、水上にたくさんいました。潜りやがれよ。

とはいえ、面白い体験でした。
ネタバレはしないので、体験してからのお楽しみですかね？