All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

At Five Star Dinner, there used to be a hula dance show, but now it's gone, and it's just jazz and piano, which was different from what I expected, so I was disappointed. The price is high, so I couldn't help but think, "Is this worth this price?" Also, the shuttle bus was playing old videos, and it hasn't been updated.

ファイブスターディナーでは、基本的にフラダンスのショーマ行っていたのに、今は無くなっていてジャズ？とピアノだけで、思ったのとは違ったので残念でした。お値段も高いので、これでこの価格かぉと思ってしまいました。また、シャトルバスも、昔のもののビデオを流していて、リニューアルができておりませんでした。ex)Twitter表記など。

Hanauma Bay is still a beautiful place to visit! The reef is home to such a beautiful variety of colorful fish, sea urchins, & coral. A must see for anyone visiting Oahu!

This experience is one of the best for Waikiki.
Bottomless drinks, perfect evening view of the city skyline, and we had two amazing hosts who had the best energy.

I heard that Cirque du Soleil was performing in Hawaii, so I made a reservation right away. The acrobatics were not much different from other Cirque du Soleil shows, but the incorporation of Hawaiian culture in the performance was beautiful. I was also happy to see elements from my favorite drama "Hawaii Five-0." The venue was small, so even the cheapest seats had a good view.

ハワイでシルクドソレイユが上演されると聞いて即予約しました。
アクロバットの内容は他のシルクドソレイユの演目とさほど変わりませんが、ハワイ文化の演出が美しかったです。
大好きなドラマ「ハワイ5-0」の演出もあったのも嬉しかったです。
会場が狭いので、一番安い席でも良くみえました。

I used to fly with another company. Since that company is no longer in operation, this was my first time being taken care of here! It was a very enjoyable and fulfilling flight. The kind support and communication via LINE up until the last minute made me feel at ease. I would like to request your services again next time. Thank you very much! ✨

以前は別の会社で飛んでいました。
その会社がなくなったので、
今回初めてこちらでお世話になりました！
とても楽しい充実したフライトになりました。
とても親切なご対応や直前までLINEでやりとりなど安心出来ました。
また次回以降もお願いしたいと思っています。
ありがとうございました✨

There was a Japanese-speaking staff member, so I didn't have any anxiety about communication throughout the tour! I wasn't able to see dolphins, but I was informed that I could join the same tour or a tour from the same company for free within two weeks. After that, there might be a discount percentage, but I'm not sure how much... I don't remember until when it applies.

The experience was very enjoyable, but the weather was a bit bad on the day, and the waves were high, so the snorkeling wasn't in very deep areas. It was fun!

日本語対応の日本人の方がいらっしゃったので終始言葉による不安はありませんでした！イルカが見られなかったので、代わりに2週間以内は同じツアーだったか同じ会社のツアーだったかが無料で参加出来るとの事でした。それ以降は何パーセントoffとか？らしいです、、、いつまでだったかは覚えてないです💦
内容はとても楽しかったのですが、当日少し天気が悪く波が高かったのでシュノーケリングはそんなに深いところではなかったです。楽しかったです！

A beautiful story. A performance.
It was a first experience different from a circus.
I feel lucky to have such an experience in Hawaii.
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to attend again.

美しい物語。パフォーマンス。
サーカスとは違う初めての経験。
ハワイでこんな体験が出来るなんて幸せです。
次回もしハワイに行く事があればまた参観したいと思いました

You can have plenty of fun without driving, but I was encouraged by my husband to give it a try at the end, and it was so much fun! I recommend driving for those who have a license!!! (Don't forget that you can't drive without a driver's license.) The guide was very kind and funny. There were several photo spots, and the guide provided explanations, but everything was in English, so please be aware of that. Getting completely covered in sand is also a great memory! I want to go again!

運転しなくても十分に楽しめますが、
旦那に勧められて最後運転してみたら
とっても楽しかったので免許ある方は運転をお勧めします！！！（免許証ないと運転できないので忘れないように）
ガイドさんはとても優しく面白い人でした。
所々で撮影ポイントがあり、ガイドさんが説明をしてくださるのですが全て英語なので注意してください。全身砂だらけになったのもいい思い出です！！また行きたい！！

I was worried because the weather was bad, but the sea was very beautiful and I was able to see a lot of fish! When we said we wanted to see sea turtles, they took us to the sea turtle spot, and I was so happy to see them up close!! There was even a seal unexpectedly!!! The hour flew by, and it was so much fun.

天気が悪くて不安だったのですが、
海の中はとても綺麗でたくさん魚を見ることができました！
私たちがウミガメを見たいと言ったら、ウミガメスポットに連れて行ってくれて、実際に近くで見ることができすごく嬉しかったです！！まさかのアザラシもいました！！！
1時間あっという間でとても楽しかったです。

Excellent boat tour with six of us so essentially a private tour. The ladies were great driving the boat and spotting the whales, spinner dolphins and turtles. Was great to bring your own food and drinks on board.

We had an extraordinary joyous time with Stevie & crew. I couldn't have asked for a better start to my birthday. Thanks, Stevie & Crew!

I watched from the front row, and the impact was incredible. There were also fun skits that involved bringing audience members on stage. I hesitated a bit because the price was a little high, but I'm glad I decided to make the reservation.

最前列で観ましたが迫力が凄かったです。観客を舞台に上げての楽しいコントなども有り、ちょっと高いからどーしようか…と予約を迷いましたが思い切って予約して良かったと思いました。

The sandbar is simply beautiful. It was my first time paddleboarding, and I had a lot of fun. My husband and I rode a kayak surrounded by the beautiful sea and sky, and we felt so happy. During snorkeling, we were able to see many fish and turtles, and the staff who taught us spoke Japanese, making the explanations clear and thorough, which we appreciated. The drinks, snacks, and spam onigiri were all delicious.

とにかく美しいサンドバー
SUPは初めてでしたが、とても楽しかったし、カヤックに夫婦で乗り綺麗な海と空に囲まれてhappyでした。
シュノーケリングでは、たくさんの魚や亀に会うことができて、教えてくれるスタッフの方も日本語が話せて、説明がわかりやすく丁寧でありがたかったです。
飲み物やスナック、スパムおにぎり、どれも美味しかったです。

The hula dance unique to Hawaii was wonderful! There was singing, and I was especially excited because it was very similar to Michael Jackson. I enjoyed it thoroughly from start to finish.

ハワイならではのフラダンスとても良かったです！歌もあり、特にマイケルジャクソンとても似ていて興奮しました。終始すごく楽しみました。

This is our third trips to Hawaii but is the first time to have a chance to see other beautiful beaches in Oahu in addition to the well known Waikiki beach. The hike in the Diamond Head was manageable but the view from the top was magnificent. With the driver John’s guide, we had the most spectacular experience in Oahu.

Amazing food, very nice waitresses, and an awesome show! Includes the full Hawaiian experience, what you can’t miss

I decided to participate in this activity because I could see the filming locations of Jurassic Park, but I experienced emotions beyond what I had anticipated. Learning about the history of Kualoa Ranch and its conservation efforts from the guide while witnessing Hawaii's great nature made me feel a value that went beyond just being a filming location.

ジュラシック・パークのロケ地を見られるということで参加を決めたアクティビティだったが、予定していたもの以上の感動を味わえた。ガイドによるクアロアランチの歴史や保護活動のことを知った上で見るハワイの大自然は、ロケ地であること以上の価値を感じた。

I was a complete beginner at surfing, but the instructor provided excellent guidance, and I was able to stand up on the board in about 20 minutes. Above all, the experience of surfing at Waikiki Beach was truly irreplaceable.

サーフィンは全くの初心者でしたが、インストラクターが適格に指導してもらい、開始20分くらいで立つことができました。何よりワイキキのビーチでサーフィンできる体験は何よりも代えがたいものでしたね。

We participated as a family with our one-year-old. We were guided to our seats with the stroller for the buffet. There were soft chicken and fruits available that even children could eat. The kids seemed to enjoy the show. They fell asleep partway through, but it felt completely fine to leave if they started crying. It might be reassuring to secure seats by the aisle.

1歳児を連れて家族で参加しました。
ビュッフェはベビーカーのまま席まで案内していただけました。柔らかいチキンやフルーツなど、子供でも食べられるものがありました。
ショーは子供も楽しそうに鑑賞していました。
途中からぐっすりでしたが、もし泣き出した場合でも途中退室ぜんぜんOKな感じでした。
通路側の席を確保できると安心かもしれません。

This time in Honolulu, I didn't plan anything in advance, so I searched for various information on-site.

I finally tried "Heavenly Ocean," which I had wanted to visit for a long time!

There were Japanese staff members and staff who could speak Japanese, so the explanations were easy to understand, and I felt安心して参加できました(^_^)

今回のホノルルステイは事前の計画を全く立ててこなかったんで、現地から色々と情報検索して探しだしました。

前から行ってみたかった「天国の海」に初トライ！

日本人のスタッフさんも、日本語を話せるスタッフさんもいたので、説明も分かりやすく安心して参加できました(^_^)

Tour was amazing! The crews were awesome. The band, outstanding!

I watched the performance from section 101 next to the stage, and the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber theater is compact, so you can see the dance right in front of you, which is impressive and moving.

ステージ横の101区分で観覧したのですがアウトリガーワイキキビーチコマーの劇場はコンパクトなので、結構目の前で演舞を見れるので迫力があり感動します。

The theme of the show was Hawaii and hula, but it had a very unique structure with a rock band performing. In the first half, female and male dancers showcased hula dance to lively music. In the second half, against the backdrop of Hawaii's history, classic songs by Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson were performed. During the Presley segment, there was a lady in an Elvis T-shirt who was so captivated that it felt just as powerful as seeing the real performer. The show concluded with a fire dance, making it a wonderful performance that allowed us to enjoy a Hawaiian night.

ショーのテーマはハワイとフラですが、ロック・バンドが演奏する、とてもユニークな構成でした。前半は女性と男性のダンサーが、軽快な音楽に乗せたフラダンスを見せてくれました。後半は、ハワイの歴史を背景にして、エルビス・プレスリー、マイケル・ジャクソンの名曲が繰り広げられ、プレスリーのステージのときは、プレスリーのTシャツを着た御婦人がかぶり付きで観るほどの本人と変わらない迫力のある内容でした。最後は、ファイヤーダンスで締め括られ、ハワイの夜を楽しむことができる、素晴らしいパフォーマンスでした。

Donuts were great, crew was incredibly friendly and helpful in learning new activities like paddle boarding. We did the optional tubing ride and it was fun (even if it was too much for us and we had to call uncle 😆). Overall great experience!

In November 2023, I signed up for an optional tour to Sandbar with my daughter, but I had to cancel due to health issues. This time, I got my health back in order and participated in the tour. We had a great time with the live music on the boat, and I was excited to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time. I'm really glad I joined!

　2023年11月に、娘とサンドバーのオプショナルツアーを申し込んだのですが、体調を崩してキャンセルしました。
　今回は、体調を整えてツアーに参加しました。
　船上ライブで盛り上がり、初めてのSUPで気分が盛り上がりました。
参加して良かったです。

I signed up because I wanted to show my grandchild dolphins and turtles, and I was able to see plenty of dolphins, plus I got to see five turtles all at once. I am very satisfied.

孫にイルカとカメを見せたくて申し込んだのですが、イルカをお腹いっぱい見ることができ、さらに亀も5枚も一度に見ることができました。
大満足です。

We participated as a group of six, including family members. The children, who are university and high school students, are all above middle school age and can ride a bicycle normally. Although we had no experience with mountain biking, we thought it would be fine since it was a beginner course. However, since it was our first time using electric assist, the sensation of acceleration and control felt somewhat different from a regular bicycle, which made us anxious from the start. Just when we thought we managed to start, within five minutes, two of the children were asked to leave, and since we couldn't leave two minors waiting in a foreign land, the parents had no choice but to leave as well. The remaining three of us continued, but ultimately, after about 15 minutes, my middle school son was also asked to leave, and only my husband and the university student completed the course. There was no alternative plan, no partial refunds, and it was a tourist facility that only operates as an experience facility, leaving us just waiting for the other members to finish. We missed the highlights of the movie we wanted to see... and it cost nearly 20,000 yen per person. I hope they recognize that the fee is a reflection of the service provided. It's disappointing that they think presenting a cancellation policy will alleviate complaints. The participation criteria are low, yet the riding standards they require are high.

親族を含めた６人で参加しました。子供達は大学生、高校生を含めた中学生以上で、普通に自転車は乗れるので参加しました。マウンテンバイクは未経験でしたが、初心者のコースだったので大丈夫だと思いましたが、電動アシストが初めてということもあり、途中で加速する感覚や普通の自転車とコントロールがやや違うので、最初の練習から不安でした。なんとかスタートしたと思いきや、その５分も経たないうちに子供2人が退場宣告を受け、異国の地で未成年を2人で待機させる事ができず、親も退場せざるしかなく、残り3人で進んで行きましたが、結局その15分程で、中学生の息子も退場させられ、主人と大学生だけが完走しました。代替えプランなし、一部でも返金なし、体験施設のみで成り立ってる観光施設で、ただ、他のメンバーの終わりを待つのみ。見たかった映画の見所を見れず…それで１人2万円近く。
料金はサービスに対する対価であることを認識して欲しいです。キャンセルポリシーを提示しておけば、コンプレを押さえれると思ってること事が残念すぎます。参加基準が低い割に、求める乗車基準が高いです。

I originally wanted to go whale watching, but I heard that by April, most whales return to migration, so I chose to do a dolphin swim instead.

To my surprise, within just five minutes of departing the harbor, we spotted two whales breaching! They breached more than ten times, and the staff was just as excited as we were.

Instead of just searching for dolphins, they spent about 30 minutes chasing the whales, allowing everyone to see them, and we were able to capture great videos and photos.

After that, we successfully encountered dolphins, but it seemed there was a baby dolphin, and they were quite cautious, so we couldn't swim together.

The staff flexibly adjusted the program, making it a memorable activity for both my partner and me.

もともとホエールウォッチングがしたかったのですが、4月はほとんど回遊に戻ってしまうと聞いて、ドルフィンスイムを選んでいました。
なんと！港を出発して5分も経たないうちにブリーチングしている2頭の鯨を発見！
ブリーチングも10回以上していて、スタッフの方も大興奮でした。
本来はイルカを探しに行くところを、ここで30分くらい鯨を追ってくださったので、全ての人が見ることができ、動画も写真もバッチリ撮れました。
その後イルカとも無事遭遇できましたが、子供のイルカがいたらしく、警戒が強く一緒に泳ぐことは叶いませんでした。
柔軟にプログラム配分を変えてくださったので、夫婦ともども思い出深いアクティビティになりました。

The weather was clear and perfect for horseback riding on the day of the experience. I had tried horseback riding a few times in Japan, but this was my first long ride, and it was an incredibly enjoyable experience. It seems there has been a lot of rain recently, and due to some paths being washed out, the 2-hour plan was shortened to 1.5 hours, but it was still more than enough of an experience. They also offered a refund for the shortened time. Since I was at the upper limit of the weight for riding, I was a bit anxious during the weighing process, but I was assigned the largest horse, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any issues.

当日は快晴で絶好の乗馬日和でした。
日本で体験乗馬は何回かしていたのですが、長時間の乗馬は初めてで非常に楽しい体験。
最近雨が多いらしく、一部道が崩れていることで2時間プランが1.5時間になりましたが、十分過ぎる体験でした。
短くなった分は返金対応をしてくださっています。
私が体格が大きく乗馬できるギリギリの体重だったので、軽量の時はヒヤヒヤしましたが、一番大きいお馬さんを割り当てていただいたので、問題なく体験できました。

Our guide was the best person we met throughout all the islands. He made this tour so personal and special, and was great overall.