All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

Venue threw us off a bit at first, but seating was great and the show blew out of the water.

What a top-tier luau in a beautiful setting at Waimea Valley! Highly recommended

It was a great leaning experience of the beautiful Polynesian culture with a personal connection to the crew.

Lots of people on the boat, very busy but the team works very hard!

The tour was well-organized, with enough time at each site to explore and reflect.

I think being able to ride horses along the coast is something unique to Hawaii, so I decided to participate. All the explanations were in English, but during the drive, our driver, Kaz, kindly provided information in Japanese, which made me feel at ease and allowed me to enjoy the experience! The horses seemed well-trained; they moved forward on their own when the horse in front did. In Haleiwa, I was dropped off at my desired location, so I could easily go to the shops I wanted to visit!

海沿いを乗馬できるのはハワイならではだと思い参加しました。
説明はすべて英語でしたが、行くまでの道中で日本語でドライバーのカズさんが事前に教えてくれていたので安心して楽しむことができました！
馬も慣れているのか前の馬が進めば自分の意志で進んでくれました。
ハレイワでは希望の場所で降ろしてもらえたので迷わずに行きたいお店に行けました！

Kualoa Ranch, famous for being a filming location for Jurassic Park, is truly breathtaking when you see the scenery right in front of you. The horseback riding lasts a solid two hours. You ride in a line of six, navigating some pretty tough paths, including narrow trails and cliffs. However, the horses are very smart and know the way, so there are no issues.

One instructor accompanies you and explains the locations in English. Occasionally, if a horse doesn't move or if a rider's posture is poor, they will give you a reminder. My legs were shaking after the two hours, but it was truly a valuable experience, and I'm glad I did it! Since it's a tour, you might have some free time afterward, but the burgers at the café are incredibly delicious, and since the ocean is right next to it, you can relax by the sea if you return within the time limit. I think it's an experience you can't have in Japan!

ジュラシックパークのロケ地で有名なクアロアランチ。知ってはいたけど、いざ目の前に広がる景色をみると圧巻です。
乗馬はしっかり２時間します。6名で1列になり、細道や崖などけっこうハードな道を進みます。ただ、お馬さんがとてもお利口で道を分かっているので問題ないです。
インストラクターの方は1名着いてくれ英語でロケーションの説明などをしてくれます。
たまに、お馬さんが動かなかったり、乗る人の姿勢が悪かったりすると声をかけてくれます。２時間終わった後の足はガクガクになりましたが、本当に貴重な体験ができてやって良かったです！ツアーなので、終わった後に時間を持て余しますがカフェのハンバーガーがめちゃくちゃ美味しいのと横が海なので時間内に戻れば海に行ってのんびりも出来ます。日本では出来ない体験だと思います！

The powerful presentation takes your breath away with scene after scene. The stage is at times fantastical, drawing you in with its beauty. This is not just a circus.

迫力のある見せ方に、息を飲む場面の連続。ステージが時に幻想的で美しさに引き込まれる。単なるサーカスではない。

The performances by the dancers and the impersonators of Michael and Elvis were wonderful and very moving.
Before the show, we enjoyed a meal while being entertained by hula dancing and ukulele performances right next to our seats. The friendly atmosphere made it fun.
However, we had to wait quite a while with our drinks and pineapple before it started, which was disappointing as it left us with a long period of idle time.
But the show that followed was so good that it made up for that disappointment. Plus, we were lucky to be there during the buy one get one free campaign.
It became a great memory. Thank you very much.

ダンサーの方々や、マイケルとエルビスのそっくりさんのパフォーマンスが素晴らしくて
とても感動しました。　
ショーの前にお食事を頂きながら、席のすぐそばでフラダンスやウクレレ演奏を楽しませていただきました。フレンドリーな雰囲気で楽しかったです。
ただそれが始まるまで飲み物とパイナップルが運ばれたまま、ずいぶん待ち時間があり手持ち無沙汰な時間が長かったのがとても残念でした。
最もそのあとのショーが良かったので残念な気持ちは帳消しになりましたが・・
しかも二人目無料のキャンペーン中でラッキーでした。
良い思い出になりました。
有難うございました。

It was a show where I could feel a sense of unity with the cast. I think if I had learned about Hawaii's history beforehand, I would have understood it even better. If I have the chance to see it again, I will definitely want to.

キャストの方との一体感を感じられるショーでした。ハワイの歴史を事前に学んでおけば、もっと理解が深まると思います。また、見る機会があれば必ずみたいです。

The transportation was smooth, and there were many staff members who could communicate in Japanese, so I was able to participate without any difficulties.

The content of the sandbar was also fulfilling, and we were blessed with good weather on the day, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful sea. The spam onigiri as a light snack was delicious!

I’m really glad I could join this tour. Thank you very much!

送迎はスムーズで、日本語の対応できる方も多く、不自由なく参加できました。

サンドバーの内容も充実しており、当日は天気にも恵まれて、とても綺麗な海を楽しめました。
軽食のスパムおにぎりが美味しかった！

このツアーに参加できて本当よかったです。
ありがとうございました！

Get ready to sit back and be amazed by the incredible talent and creativity of the Cirque du Soleil cast and crew. There were moments I found myself watching with one eye covered—it was that nerve-wracking to witness some of the daring acts!
I couldn’t help but think: These performers must dedicate countless hours to perfecting their craft, and they do this twice a night? Truly impressive. Bravo! Bravo!
This show is a must-see for all ages and can be enjoyed by people from anywhere in the world. A beautiful blend of art, athleticism, and imagination—don’t miss it!

I woke up at 4:30 AM to join the Hanauma Bay tour. I was picked up at the Ilikai Hotel, and the night broke as we headed towards Hanauma Bay. I lined up as soon as the gates opened at 6:45 AM and got my entry ticket for 7:20 AM. I paid $25 in cash, watched an environmental video, and arrived at the beach around 8:00 AM. I put on the rented wetsuit and entered the sea. I encountered a large school of fish and lost track of time until my pickup at 11:00 AM! It was deeply moving to visit Hanauma Bay for the first time in five years since my visit before the pandemic!

４時半起きでハナウマ湾ツアーに参加。
イリカイホテルでピックアップしてもらい、ハナウマ湾に向かう途中で夜が明ける。
6:45の開門と同時に列に並び、7:20の入場チケットをゲット。1人25ドルを現金で払い、環境ビデオを見て、8:00頃ハナウマ湾のビーチに到着。
レンタルしたウェットスーツを着て海に入る。魚の大群にも遭遇、11時の迎えまで、時間を忘れて楽しみました！
コロナ前の訪問以来、５年ぶりにハナウマ湾を訪れることができて感慨深かったです！

Check-in at the tour desk of the Outrigger Hotel at 11:30. Departed from in front of Halekulani on the Holokai Catamaran.

Before long, we arrived at Turtle Canyon, a few kilometers offshore. Sea turtles were swimming right next to the boat!

I borrowed a mask and fins and went snorkeling while observing the coral reef. I was able to spot sea turtles underwater right away!

After snorkeling, we raised the sails and cruised while enjoying the view of Diamond Head. The sea breeze was very pleasant!

The crew was also very service-oriented, and the kids got to sit at the helm, making it a fun tour!

11:30にアウトリガーホテルのツアーデスクでチェックイン。ホロカイカタマラン号でハレクラニの前から出航。
ほどなく数キロ沖合のタートルキャニオンに到着。船のすぐそばでウミガメが泳いでいる！
マスクとフィンを借りて珊瑚礁を見ながらシュノーケリング。水中でもウミガメをすぐ見つけることが出来ました！
シュノーケリング後は帆を上げて、ダイヤモンドヘッドを眺めながらクルージング。海風がとても心地よい！
クルー達もサービス精神旺盛で、子供も船の操縦席に座らせてもらい、楽しいツアーでした！

We experienced this as a family of four.
We progressed along the grassy path from the ranch to the seaside! The ocean spread out before us, and it was a wonderful location.
Each horse had its own personality, and we were able to enjoy a valuable experience while walking leisurely.

家族で4人で体験しました。
牧場から草道を進み海辺へ！海が広がり素晴らしいロケーションでした。
馬もそれぞれの性格が有り、のんびりと歩きながら貴重な体験が出来ました。

The cultural center was amazing! The buffet had a wide variety of options, blending Japanese and Western styles, and my daughter seemed to enjoy it too! The shows were all in English, but I was completely captivated by the fun atmosphere created by the dancers! I think the quality was high, with a storyline that made it enjoyable even for those who don't understand English.

What was disappointing was the tour conductor.

They were responsible for the transportation from Waikiki to the venue and arranging the tickets, but when I arrived at the meeting point just 5 minutes before departure, I was scolded for being late and told it was a 10-minute departure. We sped to the center, and upon arrival, there was hardly any explanation before we dashed to the ticket booth. They quickly explained only the location of the show and left. I would have liked more information about what the tickets allowed access to and details about the activities inside that were not available.

カルチャーセンターは最高でした！
ビュッフェの種類もとても豊富で和洋折衷なんでもあり、一緒に行った娘も楽しめたようです！
ショーは全て英語でしたがダンサーさんの楽しい雰囲気にすっかり呑まれました！
クオリティ高く、ストーリー性があって英語がわからなくても楽しめるように作られていたと思います。


残念だったのがツアーコンダクターです。

ワイキキから現地までの送りとチケットの手配までの仕事でしたが…
出発5分前に集合場所に行ったら「10分前出発です。遅い」と怒られ、ものすごい勢いで車を飛ばしてセンターに到着したと思ったら、ほぼ中の説明なくチケット売り場まで猛ダッシュ。ショーの場所だけ説明してさっさと帰ってしまいました。
チケットでどこまで入れてどこまでできるのか、や、中のアクティビティはできないことなど、もっと説明して欲しかったです。

I participated in the first bus trip during Golden Week. The bus was almost full. (I made the reservation about a month in advance.) There were not only Japanese people but also other Asians participating, so the guidance was provided in both Japanese and English.

On the day of the sandbar, the deepest part was around the groin, and the shallowest part was about knee-deep (I am 165 cm tall). We alternated with other passengers on the boat to do snorkeling and activities, and since we went snorkeling first, the staff kindly taught us how to wear the snorkel mask on the boat.

Snorkeling: I swam in deeper water than I had imagined. Of course, I couldn't touch the bottom, but since there were few people who couldn't swim, the guide accompanied them while swimming. I was very happy to see sea turtles (about 5 to 6 of them). They were swimming or staying in their habitat, and they were so big that it surprised me! The guide found the sea turtles and pointed out where they were.

Activities: Mainly, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) was the focus (there were fewer floaties, and I don't think there were any ZAYAK on the day of participation). SUP was difficult to balance, but it was a lot of fun.

There was plenty of time for both snorkeling and activities. The duration was just right—not too long and not too short.

The guides were bright, kind, and their explanations and stories were interesting, making it a wonderful experience. I had a lovely time. Thank you very much!

GW真っ只中の第1便に参加しました。
バスはほぼ満席です。(予約は1ヶ月前くらいにしました。)日本人だけでなく他のアジア人も一緒に参加していたので、日本語と英語の両方での案内がありました。

当日のサンドバーは、いちばん深いところで足の付け根あたり、いちばん浅いところで膝下くらいでした。(身長165cm)
他の船の乗船者と交代で、シュノーケリングとアクティビティを行う形で、先にシュノーケリングを行ったため(？)、船の上でシュノーケルマスクの付け方など丁寧に教えていただきました。
シュノーケリング：想像以上に深いところを泳ぎました。もちろん、足はつきませんが、泳げない人は(人数が少なかったためか)ガイドさんが付いて泳いでいました。
シュノーケル中に海亀(5〜6頭)に会えたのはとても嬉しかったです。泳いでいたり、住処にとどまっていたり、とにかく大きくて驚きました！ガイドさんが、海亀を見つけて、いる場所を教えてくれました。
アクティビティ：主にSUPがメイン(浮き輪の数は少なめ、参加日にZAYAKは無かった気がします)でした。SUPはバランス取るのが難しかったですが、とても楽しかったです。

シュノーケルもアクティビティも、充分時間があります。長すぎず短すぎずちょうどいい時間でした。

ガイドの皆さんは、明るく、親切で説明やお話がおもしろくて、とても素晴らしかったです。素敵な時間を過ごせました。ありがとうございました！！

Such a great experience!! Can’t wait to book again! See yall next year (:

I'm giving a 4 out of 5 because the trek to the beach was a long hike. The description did say you had to take your kayak down to the beach yourself, but we weren't expecting such a long hike to start kayaking. Once down at the beach their were employees there to help you into your kayak and give you a good push to get you started. The water was amazing, the bird sanctuary was nice. We didn't make it to the snorkeling by kayak, but drove there because not everyone could have made it the whole way. Once we made it to the snorkeling area it was amazing. The reefs were beautiful and full of sea life. The price for the self guided was great. You get access to all of their gear all day until 5pm.

To no fault of their own it rained. It poured really hard. The Captain & First mate were great. They tried to get us out of the pouring rain as best and as fast as they could. The premade drinks were ok. Add some champagne/sparkling wine to them & an ok drink turned into a good drink. The music was great and put all of us soaking wet peeps into a great mood. We were very lucky to be able to see the beautiful sunset in spite of it raining on the first part of our cruise. Everyone was grateful it was dry on our way back to shore. Even though it was rainy & wet it was still worth the cruise. You can't control the weather and the crew handled it well. Thank you for a memorable sunset cocktail cruise.

The two guides were quick and clear in their responses, and I was moved to see various fish and the honu (sea turtle). They considered the tidal conditions and adjusted the location accordingly, which made me feel safe participating. They kindly supported us when my husband and I were running late, and I'm really glad we joined. I felt that I would like to request their services again someday.

ガイドさんお二人の対応もテキパキで分かりやすく様々なお魚そしてホヌも見れ感動しました。
その時の潮の状況に合わせ場所も考え行動して下さり安心して参加出来ました。
私達夫婦が遅れていた時も優しくサポートして下さったり本当参加して良かったです。
またいつかお願いしたいと感じました

I participated in the E-bike tour again this time. This is a repeat from last year. The guide was very kind and attentive. One slight disappointment was that it was crowded, and the spots often overlapped with jeep tours and bus tours. Last time it was less crowded, so it was more comfortable. I recommend Kualoa Ranch to others as well. I have experienced bus tours and horseback riding multiple times, but the E-bike tour offers the best scenery and photography opportunities.

今回もEバイクツアーに参加しました。昨年に次いでリピートです。。ガイドさんもとっても親切で丁寧に接してくれました。少し残念だったのは混んでいてスポットがジープツアーやバスツアーと重なることが多かったです。前回は空いていたので過ごしやすかったです。クアロアランチは他の方にも勧めています。バスツアー、乗馬など何度も体験していますがEバイクツアーが1番景色や撮影をを楽しめます。

I participated despite my anxiety from the lack of Japanese support and reviews, but I was able to watch a video with explanations in Japanese, so I could join without worrying about the language. The horses were very gentle and cute, and I'm glad I had this experience. It became my favorite memory from this trip.

日本語対応なしと口コミをみて不安な中参加しましたが、日本語の説明の映像を見せてもらえましたし　　　言葉の心配なく参加できました。　　馬がとっても穏やかで可愛くてこの体験ができてよかったです　　今回の1番の思い出になりました

I participated in this tour for my honeymoon. There were about 20 participants, mostly from English-speaking countries, and many appeared to be older. At the meeting point, there were several tours departing for the same destination at the same time, so it was necessary to look for the bus I was supposed to board.

The explanations and guidance during the tour were only in English. However, the guide, Marlon, could also speak Japanese and often reached out to us. It was possible to ask simple questions individually.

The public restroom at the photo stop was not very clean, so I recommend using the bus restroom instead. The time spent at Byodoin Temple, the macadamia shop, and the Dole Plantation was just right. In North Shore, I was aiming for the Patagonia and Snoopy shops, as well as Matsumoto Shave Ice. The lunch portion was quite large, which took some time to eat, so we had to hurry a bit, but we managed to see everything. I recommend checking in advance the crowd levels and portion sizes for lunch. It was okay to eat Matsumoto Shave Ice on the bus as long as it didn't spill from the container, so I bought it at the end and finished it on the bus. The wait time was about 10 minutes.

The view from the bus window was very beautiful, offering a different landscape from Honolulu.

新婚旅行で参加しました。
参加者は20人ほど、私達以外は英語圏の方がほとんどで、高齢の方が多かった印象です。集合場所に同時刻発で同じ目的地のツアーが次々来ていたので自分が乗るバスを探す必要があります。
ツアー中の説明及びガイドは英語のみです。ただ、ガイドのMarlonさんは日本語も話せるので、よく声をかけてくださりました。個別に簡単な質問をすることは可能です。
途中の写真撮影スポットで停車した所の公衆トイレはあまりキレイではなかったのでバスのお手洗いを使用される方が良いかと思います。
平等院、マカダミアのショップやドールプランテーションは程良い滞在時間でした。ノースショアではパタゴニアとスヌーピーのショップ、マツモトシェイブアイスが目当てでした。お昼ご飯の量が多かったため食べるのに時間が掛かってしまい、少し急ぎめにはなりましたが、回り切ることができました。お昼ご飯は混み具合や提供される量を予め下調べしておくのがお勧めです。マツモトシェイブアイスは、器からこぼれない程度なら車内で食べても大丈夫とのことで、最後に購入して残りを車内で食べました。大体10分程度の待ち時間でした。
車窓からの眺めもとてもキレイでホノルルとは違った風景が楽しめました。

It was amazing to see a real magician up close. Also, the talk was wonderful, and it was a show that engaged with the audience. I would love to go again if I have the chance.

本物のマジシャンを近くで見ることが出来て最高でした。
又、トークも素晴らしく、お客様と一体になったショウでした。
また機会があれば行きたいと思います。

Enjoyed the tour a little better guidance on which line to stand in, or which order events should be taken would have enhanced visit

The performance and all the dancers were wonderful; it truly felt professional. The cost-effectiveness of this show is tremendous. I definitely want to see it again when I go to Hawaii!

演目、ダンサーすべてが素晴らしく、まさにプロという感じです。
このフラショウの費用対効果は絶大です。
またハワイに行った際は、絶対に見たいものです！

It was my first time at Kualoa! I had a great time. Although Japanese is not widely understood, there was a Japanese guide's video on-site, and I was able to drive the buggy without any worries! And the staff were so lively! I was very satisfied with the beautiful nature of Kualoa!

初めてのクアロアでした！楽しかったです。
日本語はほぼ通じませんが、現地でも日本語ガイドのVTRがありバギーも心配なく運転できました！そしてスタッフさんのノリのいいこと！少し足を延ばしてクアロアの大自然！大満足でした！

I had a great time even though I was seated quite far back. The venue isn't that large, so I think it's fine to sit towards the back. The location was also convenient since it was inside the Beachcomber.

かなり後方のお席でしたが問題なく楽しめました。会場がそんなに大きくないので後ろの方でも大丈夫かと思います。場所もビーチコマーの中なので便利でした。

At first, I was nervous, but the moment I jumped, all of that disappeared. If I could jump again, I would want to do it right now! For those who are hesitating, you absolutely should do it. It will change your perspective on life!

最初は緊張してたけど、飛んだ瞬間すべて吹き飛びました。
もう一回飛べるなら今すぐにでも飛びたい！
迷ってる人、絶対にやった方がいいです。人生観変わるレベルです！