All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

I went horseback riding. The horse was calm, and the instructor was very friendly. They primarily communicate in English, but for those who are not comfortable with English, they provide important instructions (like the horse's seating position) in Japanese. The scenery was also wonderful, and I felt it was worth participating.

If there are few activities, the waiting time for the return bus can be long, but if you inform the reception, you can take the city bus back to the Waikiki area. There is a bus stop about a 4-5 minute walk from Kualoa Ranch, and the travel time is about the same as the shuttle, around one hour. It costs $3 per person, but if horseback riding is the only activity and you have to wait nearly three hours for the shuttle, taking the city bus is a good way to make effective use of your time. For those who find the city bus a bit daunting, you can also call an Uber or a taxi, which might be another option.

乗馬をしました。馬は大人しく、インストラクターさんは非常に気さくで基本的には英語対応ですが、英語が苦手な方には、重要な点(馬の座り位置など)は日本語で指示を出してくれます。景色も素晴らしく参加して良かったと思いました。

アクティビティが少ないと帰りのバスまでの待ち時間が長いのですが、受付に申し出れば市バスでワイキキエリアへ帰ることが可能です。クアロア牧場から歩いて4-5分のところにバス停があり、移動時間は送迎と同じ1時間程度でした。3USD/人かかりますが、アクティビティが乗馬だけで送迎のバスまで3時間近く待つ日程だったので時間を有効活用したい方は市バスで帰るのはありかと思います。
市バスがハードルが高い方はUber、タクシーも呼べるのでそれもありかもしれないです。

I couldn't find the sign listed on the website, but there was a similar sign for "Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides" nearby. When I went inside to ask, they confirmed that this was the right place. It might be better to aim for this name from the start.

I had heard from reviews that there would be Japanese guidance available, but I couldn't find any, and all the explanations were in English. I was quite anxious since there were only foreign customers, but the operation was easy, and the staff were kind, so I was able to ride without any worries.

We walked through the pine forest right next to the coast, and occasionally, we got to walk on the beach, making for a fantastic location throughout the experience. They also take photos when you reach the beach.

I think this is an activity that you absolutely must experience when you come to Hawaii. I highly recommend it! (However, I think it may not be suitable for those who are experienced riders and want to run or perform advanced maneuvers, as it is a slow-paced ride.)

サイトに載っている看板は見当たらず、よく似た名前の「Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides」という看板がすぐ近くにあり、中に入って聞いてみるとここで合っているとの事。最初からこの名前の看板を目掛けて行った方がいいかもしれません。
あと口コミで日本語の案内が置いてあると聞いていましたがどこにも無く、説明も全てオールイングリッシュ、外国のお客さんばかりで不安でいっぱいでしたが、操作も簡単でスタッフの方も優しく、何も心配なく乗ることができました。
海岸すぐ横の松林を歩き、たまに広いビーチになるとビーチを歩く瞬間もあり、終始最高のロケーションの中楽しく過ごすことができました。
途中ビーチに出た時に写真も撮ってくれます。
ハワイに来たら絶対に体験した方がいいアクティビティだと思います。
本当にオススメです！！(但し乗馬に慣れていて自分で走らせたり上級の操作をしたい方には不向きだと思います…終始ゆっくりゆっくり歩くだけなので^^;)

We reserved a private tour for 10 people, including our four grandchildren and our four daughters and their husbands. During the snorkeling, where we saw sea turtles and fish, we were able to enjoy it together at the pace of the little ones without any worries.

孫4人と娘たち夫婦4人に、私たち夫婦で10名の貸切としてもらいました。ウミガメや魚を見るシュノーケリングでは、小さい子供のペースで気兼ねなくわがままに、皆んなで楽しめました。

The shuttle bus ride was very smooth, and I was able to enjoy activities right after arriving. They also played Japanese videos if needed, and the guide was very unique and fun! While driving, you get covered in dust, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, but they provide cloths to protect your face and goggles, so you don't need to bring anything special. It was really great to participate, enjoying both the sea and the mountains while seeing movie filming locations!

送迎バスに乗るところから非常にスムーズで、ついてすぐにアクティビティを楽しめました。必要があれば日本語のビデオも流してくれるし、ガイドさんもとてもユニークで楽しかったです！走ってるときは砂埃を全身に浴びるので、汚れても良い服装で行くことをおすすめしますが、顔をガードする布とゴーグルは配布されるので、特に持参するものは不要でした。映画のロケ地も見ながら海も山も楽しめて本当に参加してよかったです！

I was relieved to have a guide who spoke Japanese! The live acoustic performance on the ship was really moving—I want to hear it again. The sea was beautiful, but I was surprised that there were no sandy beaches, as I had imagined it would all be sand.

日本語話せるガイドさんもいて安心しました！船内の弾き語りライブもすごく感動しました〜また聞きたいです。海も綺麗でしたが砂浜とかあるの想像していたので全部海でびっくりました笑

I rode on a lounge boat, and the spirit of hospitality was present from the captain and the Japanese guide. I can't speak for other boats, but I have fond memories of how kind they were to me.

ラウンジボートに乗りましたが、おもてなし精神がキャプテンや日本人ガイドの方もあります。他の船の場合は分かりません。とても親切にしていただけた良い思い出です。

I joined a yoga class with locals. Although I participated alone, everyone was kind and welcoming, making it easy to join in. The immediate confirmation upon booking was great, as it made planning my schedule easier afterward. They also took videos, which became wonderful memories! I would love to participate again!

地元の方に混ざってのヨガでした。
1人で参加でしたが、みんな優しくウェルカムな感じで参加しやすかったです。
予約時に即決定なので、その後の予定も立てやすいのでよかったです(^^)
ムービーも撮ってくださり、よい思い出になりました！
また参加したいです！

This is the second time I go in this tour, since the first time was awesome!
This time the tour was delayed due to staffing issues: we didn’t have a captain and no one to take photos. The remaining of the tour was great once we got going, however the tour was cut short by 30 mins due to the initial delay, for 3 hours instead of 3.5 hours was described.

Thanks to the Japanese guide, I was able to enjoy a safe and fun time. I had the best half day with music in the background. I wished I could stay at the sandbar forever. The foreign guide was also fun and friendly, which was great. It would be nice to have fresh water showers on the boat. The restrooms at the dock were too dirty. There were also no paper towels or trash cans. I think suggesting to use the restroom there while filling out the consent form would help avoid crowding the restroom on the boat.

日本語ガイドさんがいてくださっていたおかげで安全に楽しく過ごせた。音楽をバックに最高の半日を過ごせた。ずっとサンドバーにいたいと思った。外国人のガイドさんも楽しくフレンドリーでよかった。船に真水のシャワーがあればありがたい。船着場のトイレがきたなすぎ。ペイパーもゴミ箱もなかなった。同意書を書いている間にそこのトイレを利用をすすめることで船にのったときのトイレが混まないと思う。

In the midst of rising prices, the all-you-can-drink service was a delightful offering! We were the only Japanese people there, and the number of guests was just right, so we could relax without feeling cramped. We chose a catamaran with a restroom just in case since we had children with us, but we didn't use it even once. The kids had a great time too!

物価高の中、飲み放題付きは嬉しいサービスでした！
日本人は私たちだけで、人数も程よいので圧迫感もなくのんびり過ごせます。
子供たちと乗ったので万が一のためにトイレ付きのカタマランにしましたが、一度も使用せずでした。
子供たちも楽しんでました！

My daughter and I take snorkel trips every year but the hilarious crew made this one of the best!!

Three of our granddaughters became mermaids for the afternoon. The lived picking their Mermaid tails. The shoot shoot was fantastic we have so many great shots. Jennie was a wonderful instructor of all things Mermaid. Our granddaughters were thrilled!

The show was very good, the food not so much especially for the price. A lot of walking. A long drive from Waikiki in traffic.

I was relieved to have the reception in Japanese before boarding. Although it was said that English would be used after boarding, there were some people who could speak broken Japanese, so it wasn't a problem at all. The explanations for snorkeling and the staff were very enjoyable, and I had a great time.

However, perhaps due to the wind, I felt very cold after getting out of the water and was shivering. I wished they could at least provide warm drinks for a fee.

I was able to change in the only changing room available, which was a relief, but it seemed like the foreign guests were planning to leave in their swimsuits and looked quite cold.

I expected a wide sandy beach, but when we got off the boat, it was a shallow sea, which was a bit different from what I had imagined. However, I was able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling, and it was fun to ride the boat.

受付、乗船前の日本語でしていただいて安心しました。乗船後は英語と言われていましたが、カタコトの日本語ができる方もいて特に問題ありませんでした。シュノーケルの説明や、カラーの方たちがとても楽しくて、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ただ、風が吹いていたせいか、海から上がって寒くて寒くて、ガタガタ震えていました。
せめてあったかい飲み物くらい有料で良いから置いて欲しかったです。
早めに上がり、ひとつしかない更衣室に入って着替えできたので、助かりましたが、外国の方は水着で帰るつもりなのか、寒そうにしていらっしゃいました。
砂浜が広がっているかと思いきや、船を降りたら浅瀬の海で、ちょっと想像していたのとは違いましたが、シュノーケルで魚もたくさんみれて、ボートに乗ったら楽しかったです。

The guys were great, there were a ton of sharks. Just wish they would have given a little bit of instruction as to the use of the snorkel. I spent a fair amount of time afraid I wasn’t using it properly and would inhale the water. Otherwise it was a super experience! I would definitely recommend Hawaii Shark Experience.

The Japanese staff provided assistance from the pre-boarding explanation and even accompanied us on the boat, so I had no issues at all. I signed up for the full set with the banana boat and bumper tube, and everything was well organized. After that, I was able to enjoy enough time for SUP, kayaking, and snorkeling.

Since there was only one changing room after the activities, returning to the boat a little earlier than everyone else allowed for a smooth change. There were many comments about the bus being cold, but the driver frequently checked the temperature inside, so those in swimsuits didn't seem cold at all.

I think I will participate again next time!

乗船前の説明から日本語スタッフが対応してくれるし、船にも同乗してくれるので、何も困ることがありませんでした。
バナナボートandバンパーチューブ付きのフルセットで申し込みましたが、段取りも良く、その後にSUPやカヤック、シュノーケリングまで時間内で十分楽しむことが出来ました。
アクティビティ後は更衣室が1つしか無い為、みんなよりちょっとだけ早めに船に戻ることで、スムーズに着替えることができます。
バスが寒いとのコメントが多いですが、ドライバーさんが何度も車内の温度をヒアリングしてくれるので、水着のままの人も決して寒そうでは無かったです。
次回も参加すると思います！

This cruise was lovely! The 2 attendants on the boat were amazing. Super fun and personable, constantly making sure everyone was having a good time. The views were amazing! Highly recommend for a fun date night or group!

Everytime we come to Oahu we book this trip. It never disappoints. The staff always friendly and entertaining while keeping you safe while navigating the boat! Delicious hamburgers bbq’s on the back of the boat. A perfect day every time!

I felt at ease with the Japanese tour. It was enjoyable to learn about Hawaii on the way to the bay.

I was disappointed that I couldn't see a turtle, but I saw many fish.

My 9-year-old child was also satisfied with the snorkeling.

日本語ツアーで安心できました。
湾に着くまでの道のりでも、ハワイについて教えてくれて楽しかったです。

カメに会えなかったのが残念でしたが、
たくさんの魚がみれました

9才の子どももシュノーケルに満足してました

You can enter the Missouri, the Aviation Museum, and the Submarine Museum smoothly. At the Aviation Museum and the Submarine Museum, you can borrow audio guides for free, so even those who are not confident in their English can feel at ease.

ミズーリ号、航空博物館、潜水艦博物館にスムーズに入場できます。航空博物館と潜水艦博物館では無料でオーディオガイドを借りることができますので英語が苦手な方でも安心です。

I attended with my elderly mother in a wheelchair. When I informed the theater staff about the wheelchair, they kindly escorted us to our seats, and after the show, they brought the wheelchair back to our seats. Their attentive service was very helpful.

高齢の母と車椅子で参加しました。　車椅子と当日劇場スタッフに伝えると　席まで連れて行ってくださり　ショーが終わると　また席まで車椅子を運んでくださいました。とても丁寧な対応で　助かりました。

It was a 90-minute show, and it was an overwhelming performance that both adults and children enjoyed. It was fun to buy popcorn in a cup before it started.

90分間のショーですが　圧倒されるパフォーマンスで　大人も子供も楽しるショーでした。
始まる前に　カップ入りのポップコーンを買ったりして楽しかったです。

I participated with my daughter from early morning. We had a private tour and were taken to a delicious garlic shrimp restaurant, where we were able to take a lot of photos. Thank you, Jonah!

早朝から　娘と2人
参加しました。
貸切で　色々回っていただき
美味しいガーリックシュリンプの店に連れて行ってもらい　写真も　たくさん撮ってもらえて最高でした。
ジョナさん　ありがとうございました‼️

At first, I was planning to use a buggy, but after referencing YouTube videos, I chose the e-bike tour. This tour, where you ride through nature and feel the wind while visiting various movie filming locations, is fantastic! The electric assist has a bit of a quirk, but you get used to it quickly, and it makes climbing hills easy and enjoyable. This time I took the beginner course, but next time I want to try the advanced course as well.

最初はバギーのつもりでしたが、YouTube動画などを参考にe-bikeツアーを選択しました。
大自然の中で色んな映画の撮影地を自転車で風を感じながら巡るこのツアーは最高！
電動アシストにはちょっと癖はありますが、すぐに慣れて坂道も楽々気持ち良く進んでくれます。
今回は初心者コースでしたが、次回行く時は上級者コースも行ってみたいです。

Check-in was at 5 PM, and we were given three drink tickets per person and shown to our seats. Although the front row was fully booked at the time of reservation and we had the basic plan, we were seated at a two-person table on the edge of the third row, which had a good view. The waiters came by at just the right times to take drink orders and even offered to take photos, providing a pleasant service experience. At the end, the two leftover drink tickets were exchanged for cute paper packs of mineral water to take home.

During the time from check-in to the show, we observed the making of kapa and poi. The kapa-making demonstration had a bit of a line, but it was organized into small groups, and even if you didn't understand English, it was fun to see the cute hula girls up close. There was no making of na lawaia, but instead, there was a corner where they stamped your arm with a tattoo-like design. The show was scheduled to start at 7 PM, but in reality, singing and hula began around 6 PM and ended by 8:40 PM. It was nice that we could take photos with the performers at the end. Compared to the Hilton show I attended previously, the stage was smaller, but at the Hilton, there were a lot of people, leading to long lines for check-in, a buffet-style meal with more waiting, and shared large tables. Personally, I found this experience to be more satisfying.

17時にチェックイン、1人3枚のドリンクチケットを渡されて席に案内されました。予約時に前列確約が満席で基本プランでしたが、3列目端の２人席で見やすくてよかったです。ドリンクもウエイターがタイミングよく聞きに来てくれたり写真を撮ってくれたり、気持ちの良いサービスでした。最後に2枚余ったドリンクチケットはお持ち帰り用のかわいいミネラルウォーター紙パックと交換してくれました。チェックインからショーまでの時間はカパ作りやポイ作りを見学。カパ作りは少し並んで小グループごとに説明してくれる形式で英語がわからなくてもかわいいフラガールのお姉さん達を間近に見られて楽しかったです。ナ・ラワイア作りはなく、代わりに腕にタトゥーのようなのスタンプを押してくれるコーナーがありました。ショーは19時からと書いてありましたが、実際には18時台から歌やフラが始まり、20:40には終了でした。退場時に舞台出演者と写真が撮れるようになっていたのもよかったです。以前参加したヒルトンのショーに比べると小さめのステージでしたが、ヒルトンは人数が多くてチェックインに長蛇の列、食事はビュッフェに並びドリンクも取りに行かなければならず、席は大きなテーブルで相席だったので、自分的にはこちらの方が満足度が高かったです。

I have never enjoyed so many slides in one day, so it was really fun. Since it was a weekday, there were mostly tourists, so we didn't have to wait much and could enjoy ourselves!

One thing that concerned me was that the bus arrived 20 minutes late at the pickup location, and I couldn't get through on the phone during that time. It would be reassuring to receive an email if there are delays.

これだけのスライダーを１日で堪能したことないので面白かったです。
平日だったのもあったのかほぼ観光客の人だけだったので待ち時間はほぼなく楽しめました！

気になったことはピックアップ場所でバスが２０分遅れで到着だったので途中電話をしても繋がらなかったので遅れるならメールでもあると安心して待てます。

The zip line was fun.
Basically, both the staff and instructors spoke only English.
Most of the customers were Americans, but they used simple English and tried to keep the atmosphere lively.
The scenery and the length of the zip line were both very good.
However, the wait time after finishing the zip line until the return bus was too long, resulting in a significant loss of time.
It felt like a waste of time.
Getting to the zip line location also involves going through a movie filming course, so you can enjoy the round trip as well.

ジップラインは楽しかった
基本的にスタッフもインストラクターも英語だけ
お客さんもアメリカ人ばかりだったけど、簡単な英語を使ってくれて、盛り上げようとしてくれました
景色もジップラインの長さもとてもいいです
しかし、ジップラインが終わってから帰りのバスまでの時間が長すぎて、すごい時間のロスになりました
時間もったいなかった
ジップラインの場所まで行くのも、映画撮影コース通って行くので、往復の時間も楽しめます

Captain Bobs was amazing! I went with my husband and 2 children! We all had so much fun!

VR has advanced. It felt like I was traveling between the surface and the deep sea, which was a strange sensation. I was also glad to see Diamond Head up close.

VRが進歩していました
地上と深海を行き来しているようで、不思議な感覚でした
ダイヤモンドヘッドも間近で見られて良かったです

Highly recommend this tour. There are many similar ones but we had a blast. We had plenty of time to snorkel and explore. Boat had changing rooms and bathrooms. Loved the entertainment.