All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

The instructor who flew with us was very kind! There was a female staff member at the reception who could communicate in Japanese, so it was great to be able to ask questions in Japanese during the check-in process. However, the waiting time was very long. I used the round-trip shuttle bus. There was a 2-hour wait after arrival and about a 4-hour wait after diving. I had planned other activities in the evening but unfortunately had to cancel... The notes in the explanation stating "no meal included" and "snacks are recommended to bring" seemed to be due to the long waiting times. There is only one vending machine at this go jump, and there are no shops. (They did sell cute T-shirts!)

For those who want to make effective use of their time, I recommend driving there with a rental car instead of using the shuttle bus! For reference:
8:30 - Shuttle bus departure (Hilton)
9:30 - Arrival at the site, filling out consent forms
10:00 - Safety belt fitting and briefing
11:30 - Boarding the helicopter for skydiving
12:30 - Skydiving completed
16:30 - Departure from the site
17:30 - Shuttle bus drop-off
(You should plan for about 9 hours in total.)

一緒に飛んでくれたインストラクターさんがとても優しい方でした！受付には日本語対応可の女性スタッフがいたので、手続きでの不明点を日本語で質問できたのはとてもよかったです！
ただ待機時間はとても長かったです。。私は往復シャトルバスを利用しました。到着後2時間の待機時間、ダイビング後約4時間の待機時間がありました。夕方から他の用事を予定していましたがあいにくキャンセルしました...。説明の記載にてある「食事代は無い」「スナックなどの持参をお勧め」などは、その待機時間が大幅にあるが故の注意書きだったみたいです。こちらのgo jumpには自動販売機が1台だけあり、売店という売店はありません。（可愛いTシャツは売ってました！）

時間を有効活用したい方は往復はレンタカーで自力で向かうことをおすすめします、、！
参考までに↓
8:30シャトルバス乗車（ヒルトン）
9:30現地到着、同意書など入力
10:00安全ベルト装着、説明
11:30スカイダイビング用ヘリ搭乗
12:30スカイダイビング終了
16:30現地出発
17:30シャトルバス下車
（9時間の予定として見込む必要があります。）

The sandbar was not a beach but a shallow area that was about knee-deep. However, since I checked the tide data in advance, I was able to enjoy it quite a bit. Everyone had fun playing beach volleyball and practicing snorkeling.

The hamburgers for lunch were incredibly delicious. I was also amazed by the number of sea turtles we saw.

The final snorkeling experience was wonderful, with clear water and lots of tropical fish. Even for someone like me who isn't a strong swimmer, it was enjoyable.

All the crew members were fantastic, always keeping us entertained and paying close attention to safety, for which I am very grateful.

サンドバーは砂浜ではなく膝下くらいまで浸かる浅瀬でしたが、それは事前に干潮満潮データを見て行っていたので、それはそれなりに楽しめました。みんなビーチバレーやシュノーケルの練習を行い楽しかったです。
昼食のハンバーガーもめちゃくちゃ美味しくいただきました。
ウミガメウォッチもめちゃくちゃいて驚きました。
最後のシュノーケルは水中がきれいで熱帯魚達がたくさんいました。泳ぎが苦手な私でも楽しめました。
クルーの方々全員素晴らしい方で常に楽しませていただき、安全にも十分気を配っていただき感謝です。

I only rode it once because I was on another trolley tour, but the Pink Line was a comfortable double-decker bus. As a means of transportation, it felt similar to taking a train.

他のトロリー付きのツアーにしていたため、1回しか乗っていませんが、ピンクラインは二階建ての気持ちいいバスでした。
移動手段としては電車的な乗り方です。

I had a great time! I definitely want to ride again next time. (Thank you for resending the data.)

とても楽しかったです！
次もまた絶対乗りたい。
（データ送り直してくださりありがとうございました。）

I'm glad I participated in this tour! First of all, our driver and guide, Jonah, was an excellent driver. We spent about 11 hours together, and I felt completely at ease! The time allocated for hiking Diamond Head was generous, and we were taken to a food truck where we could buy Leonard's malasadas without any wait, which was perfect for a snack after the hike!

We toured the beautiful beaches of Oahu, and for lunch, we stopped at the Kahuku Sugar Mill. There were so many stores and food trucks that it was hard to choose. There was even a beer specialty shop, which was enjoyable. We also got to explore Haleiwa, and since there were kids experiencing Hawaii for the first time, I was glad I booked this tour.

Jonah, who is fluent in Japanese, shared various stories during our travels, which helped us learn more about Hawaii. He also kindly took photos for us every time we got out of the vehicle. I'm grateful for that! The small group size made it comfortable as well.

このツアーに参加して良かったです！
まずドライバーandガイドのジョナさんの運転が本当に上手で約11時間一緒に過ごしましたが、安心感が半端なかったです！
ダイヤモンドヘッドの登山も余裕ある時間配分、レナーズのマラサダもフードトラックで待ち時間なく買える場所に案内してもらえ登山後の小腹満たしも出来ました！
オアフ島のきれいなビーチをめぐり、ランチはカフクシュガーミルで。店舗もフードトラックも沢山あり選ぶのに迷いました。ビール専門店もあり、楽しめました。
ハレイワも探索でき、ハワイが初めての子がいたのでこのツアーを申し込みましたが正解でした。
日本語が堪能なジョナさんが移動中も含め、色々な話をしてくれたのでハワイのことを知れました。また、写真も下車の都度、ジョナさんから声をかけてくれて撮ってくれました。感謝！少人数のツアーなので気兼ねない点も良かったです。

Since the time of participation was close to high tide, the depth was nearly 70 centimeters, but I had researched beforehand and was satisfied, so it was not a problem. On the contrary, I would like to visit again during low tide.

Even though it was high tide, we went out to sea, so the area around the sandbar was deep. I was able to take photos where the color of the sea was distinctly different.

The honu also came close to the boat! The bright staff allowed us to enjoy activities like snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding!

参加日の時間帯は満潮に近かったため、腰　70センチ近くの深さはありましたが、事前に調べて納得した上で参加したので問題ありませんでした。逆に浅瀬の時にまた訪問してみたいと思いました。
満潮といえ、沖に出ていますので、サンドバーの周りは深い海。海の色がくっきり違う写真が撮れました。
ホヌも船の近くまで来てくれました！
明るいスタッフ、シュノーケルとsupなどのアクティビティを楽しむことができました！

In front of Duke's restaurant you walk a few steps on the beach onto a wonderful catamaran-then go out for a hour ride on the water- the weather was sunny 85 degrees once out for five minutes the two front sails are dropped and the wind takes over the power. what a view of the open waters and Diamond Head on the left. Before we turned around to head back to shore, I had finished my first drink, a MaiTai, then on way back in had a fresh pineapple juice with rum-what's not to like? Did I say drinks are included! The view of the Honolulu beach and all the high rise hotels was cool coming in. To top off such a wonderful time, had dinner at Duke's-that's another story-do this it will be a highlife of your visit to Oahu.

The instructor taught in a mix of Japanese and English, which made it very easy to understand. They were also kind to people of different levels. I would like to take the class again if I have the opportunity.

インストラクターさんが、日本語英語交えて教えてくださり、とても分かりやすかった。レベルの違う人にも親切でした。また機会があれば、受けたいです。

At the initial gathering, I heard that we were the only two Japanese people, which made me a bit anxious. However, our tour guide Ryuichi was kind and taught us thoroughly, and we had a great time. He also explained the history of Hawaii in detail, which was very educational. It was moving to see a mother and baby dolphin. Additionally, the slide from the boat was very impressive and a rare experience. Snorkeling allowed us to see fish and beautiful scenery, which was breathtaking. Thank you very much, Ryuichi!!!

最初の集合時に日本人は私達の二人だけと聞き少し不安な気持ちになりましたが
ツアーガイドのRyuichiさんに優しく丁寧に教えて貰いとても楽しめました。
ハワイの歴史についても丁寧に教えて頂き勉強になりました。
イルカの親子を見ることができとても感動しました。また、船内からの滑り台はとても迫力があり貴重な体験でした。
シュノーケリングは魚を見れて綺麗な景色が見れ感動しました。
Ryuichiさん、今回はありがとうございました！！！

We participated with the aim of touring the botanical garden. The well-paved paths were easy to walk on, and there were plenty of large trees providing shade, making it comfortable to stroll without direct sunlight. Each plant had a name tag, which made it easy to understand.

Unfortunately, the main waterfall activity was disappointing due to a lack of rain, causing the waterfall to dry up, which left participants looking forward to it feeling let down. Instead, we were taken to Haleiwa and had a great time there.

We were the only Japanese participants, but the guide was fluent in Japanese, so they provided explanations in both English and Japanese on the bus and at the botanical garden. The driver and tour guide were very kind and provided various explanations, making it an enjoyable experience.

私たちは植物園巡りを目的として参加しました。きれいに舗装された道は歩きやすく、大きな木の木陰が多いので直射日光も遮られ気持ちよく歩くことができます。植物毎に名札が付いておりわかりやすいです。
メインの滝壺遊びは雨不足により滝が枯れていたため、滝壺遊びを楽しみにしていた参加者はがっかりされていました。
代わりにハレイワへ連れて行ってくださり楽しく過ごしました。
日本人の参加者は私たちだけでしたが、日本語堪能な方でしたので、バスの中でも植物園でも英語と日本語でそれぞれ説明してくださいました。ドライバー兼ツアーガイドさんがとても親切にしてくださり、いろいろな説明してくださったので楽しかったです。

I participated with my middle school child, but all the participants were foreigners (I couldn't understand the explanations at all). Although the atmosphere was adult-oriented since alcohol was served, we were able to relax and spend a long time enjoying light snacks, which made for a wonderful memory on our last night. I'm glad I participated.

中学生の子供と参加しましたが、全員外国人の参加でした（解説も全く聞き取れませんでした）。お酒を飲めることから大人の雰囲気ではありましたが、軽食を食べながら長い時間、ゆったりと過ごすことが出来、最後の夜の素敵な思い出になりました。参加して良かったです。

I was expecting the sandbar to be on the beach, but the water level was higher than I thought. However, the water was clear. The staff were very friendly and took photos for us.

We were able to see manta rays and sea turtles, which was amazing.

The hamburger for lunch was delicious.

The snorkeling wasn't great at first because the water clarity wasn't very good, making it hard to find fish, but by the time I got used to it, I was able to see plenty of tropical fish.

After snorkeling, there were warm drinks available, and I enjoyed some cocoa.

Above all, the staff were fantastic, and I had a great time. Thank you!

サンドバーは砂浜の上に立てるのを期待していたが思っていたより水位があった。でも水は綺麗だった。スタッフの人もいろいろと声をかけてくれて写真も撮ってくれた。
マンタも海亀も見ることが出来て最高。

ランチのハンバーガーが美味しかった。

シュノーケリングは海の透明度があまり良くなく最初は魚を探すのが大変だったけれど、慣れた頃には熱帯魚をいっぱい見られました。

シュノーケリング終了後は温かい飲み物の用意が有りココアでほっこり。

なんといってもスタッフの皆様が最高でとても楽しめました。ありがとうございました。

During my long-awaited trip to Hawaii, I wanted to try snorkeling at Hanauma Bay even as a solo traveler in my 60s, so I signed up for a tour. As many have shared in their experiences, Chieko and Dan's hospitality was wonderful. They efficiently and kindly taught us how to put on the wetsuits and how to use the equipment and fins, making it easy for beginners to enjoy. I was worried about whether I could keep up at my age, but Chieko frequently checked in with me, asking, "Are you okay?" while guiding me along. I was thrilled to swim alongside sea turtles for quite a long time. I also got to meet a sleeping seal.

Thank you so much, Chieko and Dan. Please continue this tour for everyone and stay healthy!

久しぶりのハワイで、60代の一人旅でもハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングに挑戦したくて、ツアーに申し込みました。体験談で皆さんが書いていますが、ちえこさんとダンさんのホスピタリティが素晴らしく、ウエットスーツの着方から用具・フィンの付け方などテキパキと丁寧に教えていただき、初心者でも安心して楽しめました。高齢の私がついていけるか心配でしたが、ちえこさんが、時々「大丈夫？」と確認しながら手を引いて誘導してくださいました。ウミガメとかなり長い間一緒に泳げて感激しました。寝ているあざらし君にも会えました。
ちえこさん、ダンさん、ほんとにありがとうございました。これからもどうぞお元気で、皆さんのためにこのツアーを続けてくださいね。

This half-day Sandbar excursion was awesome. The entire crew was TOP-NOTCH. They made sure everyone had a good understanding of the Do's & Don'ts, with a great emphasis on safety. The provided meal was very good, and to our surprise the live entertainment was perfect for the cruise. The package included numerous activities, which included snorkeling, kayaking, sup's and much more. Great experience for a great price. THANKS TO ALL...

Viewing the fireworks from the catamaran was the highlight of our week in Waikiki.

The driver was friendly, and although it was mentioned that he couldn't speak Japanese, it seemed his wife was Japanese, so he could speak a little. It was cool in the early morning, and I was able to climb at my own pace. On the way back, he kindly provided bottled water, which tasted very good. When I arrived at the hotel, I made it in time for breakfast, so that was great. I did well at 56 years old!

ドライバーさんも気さくな方で日本語は出来ないと書いてあったけど奥様が日本人だったようで片言ですが良かったです。
早朝で涼しく、自分のペースで登る事が出来ました。帰りにはペットボトルをサービスして下さりとても美味しく感じました。
ホテルに着いたら朝食の時間に間に合い食べる事もできたので良かったです。56才よく頑張りました

I got a seat in the center of the front row, and after waiting about a day, it was confirmed. It was very easy. The performance right in front of me was indeed impressive. If I can go again next time, I would like to make a reservation again.

最前列の中央の席を取ってもらい一日くらい待って確定しました。とても簡単でした
目の前での演技はやっぱり迫力がありますね
次回も行けたらまた予約したいと思います

I'm really glad I participated in this tour! That day, there was one Japanese participant and it was my first time in Kailua, but the female Japanese staff member kindly taught us everything from beach safety tips to how to enjoy the area, as well as how to rent and use equipment, making it easy for us to relax and fully enjoy the tour! Thank you very much! Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach were both much clearer than Waikiki and absolutely beautiful; swimming there was a lot of fun! There were also bike rentals available, which made exploring the town convenient.

このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです！
その日は日本人1人参加&初カイルアでしたが、女性日本人のスタッフの方が最初から最後までビーチでの注意点や周辺の楽しみ方、レンタルの方法や使い方をとても丁寧に教えてくださり、リラックスしてツアーを満喫出来ました！ありがとうございました！
カイルアビーチもラニカイビーチもワイキキより透明度も高く最高に綺麗で泳ぐのもとても楽しかったです♪自転車レンタルもあり、街散策も便利でしたー

This battleship was actually used until about 30 years ago. You can see photos of the actual attack sites of the Japanese kamikaze, as well as images of the water burials conducted by American soldiers, and the surrender documents of Japan from World War II. Additionally, free Japanese tours can be booked on the ship on the day of your visit.

約30年前まで実際に使われていた戦艦です。
実際の日本のカミカゼの攻撃跡や、敵であるアメリカ兵による水葬の様子の写真、第二次世界大戦での日本の降伏文書も見られます。
また、無料の日本語ツアーも当日船上で申し込み可能です。

I participated in the buggy driving experience at Kualoa Ranch. It was a very spacious ranch, and driving on the slightly tight mountain roads, curves, bumpy paths, and slopes was a lot of fun. The scenery was beautiful, with views of the ocean and mountains. It was also great to take commemorative photos at the filming points of Jurassic Park. The guide was cheerful and friendly, which made the experience even better.

クアロアランチのバギー運転体験に参加しました。
とても広い牧場で、ちょっとタイトな山道やカーブ、でこぼこ道や坂など運転するのに楽しかったです。
景色も海や山が見えてとても綺麗でした。
またジュラシックパークの撮影ポイントで記念撮影ができていい記念になりました。
ガイドさんが陽気でフレンドリーで良かったです。

The singing and hula dancing by the host, as well as the fire show, were all authentic, impressive, and wonderful! The food was delicious as well.

The show ended just in time for the fireworks, making for a fun night.

Next time, I would like to bring my children along.

司会の方の歌やフラダンス、ファイヤーショーもみんな本格的で迫力があり素敵でした！
またお食事もみんな美味しかったです。

花火の時間に丁度間に合うようにショーが終わり楽しい夜でした。

また次回は子供を連れて参加したいです。

All the performances were enjoyable and moving. The sense of unity with the audience was simply the best. The venue is cozy, so I think every seat offers an impressive view.

全ての演目が楽しかったですし、感動しました。観客との一体感がとにかく最高でした。会場はこじんまりとしているので、どの席から見ても圧巻だと思います。

I was confused about where to show the voucher. I received instructions to exchange it for tickets for the number of people at the green ticket counter on the second floor. That was the only issue I had. The sense of unity between the stage and the audience made the 80 minutes fly by. I felt the essence of Hawaii and was satisfied.

バウチャーをどこで見せるか戸惑う。2階の緑のチケットカウンターで人数分のチケットと引換るよう説明を受ける。困ったのはそれくらい。
ステージと客席の一体感もあって80分あっという間でした。ハワイらしさを感じられて満足しました。

After getting off the shuttle bus, they explained the precautions in Japanese and gave us the reservation ticket. Everything else was in English. We entered the waiver agreement through the QR code on the reservation ticket beforehand. We arrived exactly at check-in time at the designated reception (if you arrive early, you will be turned away). It seemed that eight buggies were grouped together, and the check-in times were strictly divided. After showing our driver's license, the driver received a wristband. We were given a helmet, goggles, and something like a neck warmer to protect against dust while watching a video on how to drive and safety precautions. Among the eight groups, we were the only Japanese. They gathered everyone to explain various things, but sadly, I understood very little. I think it would have been more enjoyable if I understood English better. I felt like I was just following along by instinct.

The scenery was wonderful, and the buggies were fun, and it wasn't as dangerous as I expected, so it was good. However, there were too many things I didn't understand, so I give it four stars. I don't expect full Japanese support, but I would have appreciated something like an explanation sheet for tourist spots. I really felt my lack of English skills... I couldn't shake off the feeling of being out of place (crying).

送迎バスを降りると事前の注意事項を日本語で説明してくれ、予約票もらう。あとは全て英語のみ。予約票のQRコードから免責事項に対する同意書を先に入力しておく。チェックインの時間ちょうどに所定の受付へ。（早めに行ったら追い返される）。8台のバギーが1組になっており細かくチェックイン時間が区切られている様子。免許証を見せ運転者はリストバンド装着される。ヘルメット、ゴーグル、ホコリよけのネックウォーマーみたいなのを渡され準備しながら運転方法や注意事項の動画を見る。8組のうち日本人は私達だけ。皆を集めていろいろ説明してくれるが、悲しい事にほとんど分からず。英語が分かればもっと楽しかったと思う。感覚でついて行った感じ。
景色は素晴らしいし、バギーも楽しいし思ったより危なく無かったので良かったけれど、分からない事が多すぎたので星4。日本語対応まで求めないが観光スポットの説明用紙などあれば嬉しいなと思いました。自分の英語力の無さを痛感…アウェイ感が否めませんでした（泣）。

The show was wonderfully structured, and even though they were impersonators, it was truly impressive for an American business. The flow of the tempo was good, and at the end, the performers were easy to talk to and took photos with us, creating great memories. If I had to mention a downside, the buffet-style meal didn't meet my expectations, and there were very few Japanese guests who went back for seconds.

素晴らしいショウの構成で，そっくりさんと言えど流石にアメリカの商ビジネスですね。テンポの流れも良く最後に出演者との歓談や写真撮影も気軽に応じてくれて良い想い出が作れました。難をいうならブッフェスタイルの食事の内容が期待していた程では無くて日本人の人達は殆どお代わりする人は少なかったです。

Last time, I went on a location tour, so this time I tried horseback riding. Since it was my first time, I was nervous about falling off, but it was at a slow walking pace, so I was fine. Even so, there was no boredom as we went up and down hills and mountain paths, and it was enjoyable. I thought two hours would be long, but as we rode around the vast ranch, it flew by. The guide occasionally took photos with a smartphone, which made for great memories. I would love to experience it again.

前回、ロケ地巡りをしたので、今回は乗馬にしてみました。初めてなので落馬しないか緊張しましたが、ゆっくり歩く程度の早さだったので大丈夫でした。それでも、坂道や山道を登ったり下りたりする際は揺れるので退屈さはなく、楽しかったです。２時間は長いかと思いましたが、広大な牧場内を回っていると、あっという間でした。引率される方が時々スマホで写真を撮ってくれましたので記念にもなりました。また、体験してみたいです。

It was a bus that went to the Ala Moana Shopping Center from various hotels, and it turned out to be a bit of a sightseeing tour as well. Since it was a bus that you could ride if you had a JCB card, I would have preferred a different bus.

いろんなホテルによってアラモアナショッピングセンターに行くバスでしたが、ちょっとした観光にもなりました♪。ＪＣＢカードを持っていれば乗れたバスでしたので違うバスが良かったです。

I don't know if it was a different tour, but the location tour was different from what I expected.

What was great was its grandeur‼️
I would also like a Japanese explanation.

違ったツアーだったのかは、わからないけど
ロケ地ツアーは、思ってたのとは、違った

壮大だつたのは、良かった‼️
日本語の説明も欲しいです。

It was my first cruise experience. I was worried about seasickness, but the duration was short, and it was not a problem at all. The sandbar was a bit shallow due to timing, but I enjoyed snorkeling and turtle watching. The staff's hospitality was great, and the BBQ hamburgers on board were especially delicious. Thank you very much.

初めてのクルーズ体験でした。船酔いを心配していましたが、時間も短く全く問題ありませんでした。サンドバーはタイミングもあるので、浅瀬という感じでしたが、シュノーケルやウミガメウオッチなど楽しめました。スタッフさんたちのもてなしも感じが良く、中でも船上BBQハンバーガーはとても美味しかったです。有難うございました。

Awesome way to experience much of what Kualoa Ranch has to offer in 3 hours! Would love to spend the whole day, but this is a great way to get a taste of history, culture and adventure.
Easy tracks to travel and drive on. The group setting sizes were great and the guides were awesome. (knowledgeable, funny and informative)
Good amount of driving and plenty of stops along the way.
I can't fault this adventure (maybe some water stops along the way as a small improvement). We went on a perfect day. It was hot but not while you drive and when you stop, you can find shelter when you need it.
Thoroughly recommend and I would do it again with a group of friends