All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

The surroundings are filled with people from various countries, making it a great place for international交流, and the scenery is amazing, so I want to do it again the next time I go to Hawaii!

周りは色々な国の方たちで、国際交流も楽しめるし、景色も最高なので次ハワイ行くときもまたやりたいです！

I boarded the yacht with five colleagues from work. We set off on a catamaran that can accommodate about 30 to 40 people. Among the nearly full passengers, we were the only Japanese. The crew consisted of a service-oriented captain and a seemingly carefree young man.

After departing, we headed towards Diamond Head with Waikiki Beach on our left under the strong sunlight. Up to that point, it felt like a normal boat ride, but everything changed after passing Diamond Head. The strong winds created larger swells, and the yacht was bouncing around like a leaf. Unfortunately (or fortunately?), we were positioned at the bow and could barely hold on to the railing to avoid being thrown off.

It was written that we might get splashed with ocean spray, but it turned into an ocean shower, and we were completely soaked. However, everyone on board was smiling. The carefree young man even took off his T-shirt and, amidst the rough waves, raised the sails and steered the yacht, making everyone exclaim, "So cool!"

On the way back, we enjoyed a slightly romantic atmosphere while watching the sunset. This was the most enjoyable activity of our trip to Hawaii.

勤務先の仲間と5人で乗船しました。
30～40名程度が乗船できる双胴型ヨットに乗り込み出発。
ほぼ満員の乗船者のうち、日本人は我々のみでした。
クルーは、サービス精神旺盛なキャプテンとチャラそうな若者一名。
出航後、しばらくは強い日差しの中ワイキキビーチを左手に、ダイアモンドヘッド方向へ進みます。
そこまでは普通のボート感覚でしたが、ダイアモンドヘッドを過ぎてからは状況が一変。
折からの強めの風を受けてうねりが大きくなり、ヨットは木の葉状態。
運悪く（良く？）舳先に陣取っていた我々は、振り落とされないように手摺にしがみついているのがやっとでした。
オーシャンスプレーを浴びるかもしれないと書いてありましたが、オーシャンシャワー状態でずぶ濡れ。でも、乗船していた全員が笑顔で溢れていました。
チャラそうな若者も、Ｔシャツを脱ぎ、荒波の中でセールを張り、操る姿を見て、全員が「カッコいい！」
帰りは、夕陽を見ながら少しロマンティックな雰囲気も。
今回のハワイで一番楽しいアクティビティでした。

Good experience water was rough so we just cruised inside the harbor but great experience

There were few Japanese participants, and the guide spoke in English, but this is truly something you shouldn't miss! After seeing the underwater scenery, entering the sea brings various deep emotions. You can enjoy watching fish, sea turtles, and sunken ships. We participated in a few other tours, but we all agreed that this was the best one in our group!

日本人の参加者は少なく英語でガイドでしたが、これはほんとに見て損はないです！海中を見たあとに海に入ると色々と感慨深い
魚や海ガメ、沈んだ船など鑑賞できます
他にもいくつかツアーを参加しましたがこれが私たちのグループでは１番よかったねと感想を言い合いました♪

I applied because I thought if I missed this opportunity, I would never get another chance. It's an experience unique to Hawaii.

The location is at the left end of Waikiki (Queens Beach), with a simple lesson on the shore that lasts about five minutes. You paddle out to just before the reef, about 100 meters away. When the waves come, they push you from behind, so as long as you time it right and stand in the middle of the board, it's easy to get up.

In the semi-private lesson, you have one instructor for every two people, so I definitely recommend it for beginners. You also receive a T-shirt or a hat as a gift on your way back.

Paddling became tough for me due to my frozen shoulder, but since they push you, I was able to enjoy it enough.

There are Japanese staff at the shop, so there's no need to worry about language. As mentioned in other reviews, the shuttle service can be a bit loose with timing. The shop is about an 8-minute walk from Moana Surf, so walking there is less frustrating. On the way back, I walked to the supermarket in my swimsuit to do some shopping.

If your hotel is nearby, you won't need to bring your smartphone, towel, or a change of clothes. Just bring about $20 and a few dollars for tips, just in case.

Unfortunately, one-third of the DVD file of the photos I received was broken and wouldn't open.

この機会を逃せばチャンスは二度とないと思い申し込みました。
日本では恥ずかしくて無理でしょう。
ハワイならではの体験です。

場所はワイキキの左端（Queens Beach ）で、
岸辺で５分程の見よう物まねの簡単レッスン。
直ぐに100m先のリーフ手前までパドリング。
波が来たら後から押してくれますので、
タイミングと板の真ん中にさえ乗れば簡単に立てます。

セミプライベートは2人にひとりのインストラクターが付きますので、
初心者は是非セミプライベートをお勧めします。
帰りにTシャツか帽子のプレゼント付きです。

やはり50肩でパドリングが厳しくなりましたが、
押してくれるので充分楽しめました。

店には日本人の方が居ますので言葉の不安は無いです。
送迎は他の書き込みでもありますように、時間はルーズです。
お店がモアナサーフから歩いて8分位ですので、
歩いて行った方がイライラしなくて済みます。
帰りも水着のまま、歩いてスーパーで買物して帰りました。

ホテルが近くなら、スマホもタオルも着替えも入りません。
念のために２０ドルとチップの数ドルだけ持って行って下さい。

残念だったのはもらった写真のDVDファイルの1/3が、
壊れて開きませんでした。

We boarded the boat and moved to the front on the second deck early after lunch. Thanks to moving early, we secured the best spot for viewing! About 30 minutes later, we spotted a spouting whale! After that, it showed up multiple times. It was swimming close to the boat, and dolphins were swimming alongside it as well. Capturing photos was challenging, so I filmed everything on video. Later, I laughed at my excited voice while watching the video (lol). It was such a wonderful experience!

船に乗り込み、昼食後早めに2階の船の先頭へ移動しました。早めに移動したおかげで探すのにベストな場所をゲットできました！
30分程経って、潮を吹く姿を発見‼︎
それからは何回も姿を見せてくれました。
船からも近いところを泳いでいて、イルカも一緒に泳いでいました。
写真はタイミングが難しいので、ずっと動画で撮影。後で動画を見て興奮する自分の声に笑いました(笑)
とっても素敵な体験でした！

The weather was nice, and I was able to see a sunset that was much more beautiful than from the beach! The original cocktails were delicious too. ☺︎ We went around the back of Diamond Head and watched the sunset while heading back, but the waves were quite strong on the way to Diamond Head, so I didn't have the chance to enjoy my drink or take photos. It might be the season, but it got colder than I expected, so I recommend bringing a light jacket. As mentioned in the reviews, there were few Japanese participants, but that allowed me to fully enjoy the Hawaiian atmosphere! I would love to join again someday. ☺︎

天気が良く、ビーチから見るより何倍も素敵なサンセットを見ることができました！オリジナルカクテルも美味しかったです☺︎
ダイアモンドヘッドの裏の方へ回り、引き返しながらサンセットを見る感じだったのですが、ダイアモンドヘッド方面へ向かう途中波が激しく、ドリンクをゆっくり飲んだり写真を撮る余裕はありませんでした。また時期的になのかも知れないですが、思っていた以上に冷えた為羽織ものを持って行かれることを推奨します。
口コミにもあった通り日本人の参加者は少ないですが、その分ハワイの雰囲気を存分に味わうことができました！いつかまた参加させて頂きます☺︎

In reality, it was quite far, but I was satisfied to see the tails and dorsal fins of whales about five times. I think it's a great tour for parents and families. The interior of the boat was also clean.

実際には、すごく遠かったですが、5回くらいクジラの尾びれや背びれが見られ満足です。親子、ファミリーには良いツアーだと思います。
船内も綺麗でした。

Rock-a-hula was awesome! The waitress were very helpful and friendly. During the dinner they entertained us with singing and dancing. The food was great and there were a good selection to choose from. Megan, the waitress was very easy to talk to and did a great job during her performance. All the performers did a great job impersonating each artist. The guy who was doing the fire performance did a awesome job, I thought that was very impressive and entertaining. After all the performance we were able to actually meet and take pictures with the them. My wife and I had a great time during the Rock-a-hula event, I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends as something to experience.

We enjoyed our meal on the terrace, and the roast beef and whole roasted pig were delicious. During the meal, we were entertained with hula dancing and ukulele music. After the meal, we entered the venue, and even though they were impersonators, the quality was so high that it felt like we were watching the real thing. The performers were very engaging, coming down to the floor to interact with the guests, and we got to enjoy songs like Elvis, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, and "Over the Rainbow," while also learning about the history of Hawaii. They provided entertainment from the meal to the show without missing a beat. This is a must-do. I will definitely book this again for my next trip to Hawaii!

食事はテラスで頂き、ローストビーフや豚の丸焼きなど、おいしかったです。食事中はフラダンスやウクレレで食事中も楽しませて頂きました。食事後に会場内に入り、そっくりさんと言えども、その質の高さは、本物をみているような錯覚すら覚えました。サービス精神旺盛でフロアに降りてきて、客と触れ合い、エルビス、マイケルジャクソン、Katy Perry 、Over the rainbowなどを聞きながらのハワイの歴史にも触れさせて頂きました。食事時からショーまで余すことなく楽しませてくれます。これは、一押しです。次のハワイの時も申し込みます！

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They wanted to make sure that we enjoyed our show and dinner. Meagan was our favorite waitress she was there at dinner and she participated in the show. She was friendly and pretty. They included artist that included Katy Perry, Micheal Jackson, and Elvis. The artist did good impersonations. The dinner included a choice of pork, chicken, vegetables, starches and a wide variety and foods. The dessert choices included brownies and ice cream. I felt full for days on end. They gave us drink choices. My favorite was Micheal Jackson he was able to sing really well and he looked like he could actually be the Old Micheal.

The family enjoyed it very much, the staff was helpful abd informative.. plus we got to see whales abd dolphins..

It was absolutely amazing.
It was a great way to wrap up our graduation trip with friends on the last day.
Unfortunately, it was a bit cloudy that day, but the pleasant atmosphere and the fun of the staff made me forget about that.
I definitely want to use this place again!

とにかく最高でした。
友達との卒業旅行最終日に、良い締めくくりになりました。
あいにくその日は曇り気味でしたが、そんなことは気にならないくらいの気持ちよさと、スタッフさんの楽しさでした。
是非また利用したいです！

The rock a hula was an amazing show. Everyone in the cast was nice and very friendly. Their performance was outstanding. They were good singers and impersonators of the artists. The food was okay, but the service and entertainment was outstanding. This show is good entertainment for all ages. The time and set up was great. I would strongly recommend this show to anyone visiting the waikiki area.

Thankyou for a wonderfull experience on this magnetic cruise - we loved it & can't wait to one day do this again !

our 2nd time..would definitely go again
but preferred the Elvis we seen 3yrs ago

We had a fantastic time. The crew were outstanding, very friendly and made the trip a lot of fun. They were approachable and took time to answer any questions we had.
Pretty close to being the highlight of our trip.
Would definitely do it again.

I was ready to give up on the fire show due to the surprisingly heavy rain, but the MC said, "We can't really do this, but we still want to," and started the show, which made me happy.

Since our seats were indoors and arranged in a way that wasn't around the central stage but rather in a front-to-back order, choosing the diamond seats was the right decision. In my case, I had heard about the bad weather and how easy it is to get lost, so I arrived an hour early and got a good seat. However, even with diamond seats, it's first-come, first-served, so if you want a better seat, it's advisable to arrive early.

The show itself is conducted entirely in English, so it might be better for those who understand a bit of English or can enjoy the atmosphere. My companion wasn't very good at English, but they were really moved by the show!

ビックリするぐらいの雷雨でファイアショーは諦めていたのですがMCの方が「本当はできないけどやっぱりみたいよね」とショーを始めて下さったので私的にはハッピーでした。
席も屋内だったので、中心の舞台を囲むタイプではなく、前から順だったのでダイヤモンドにして正解でした。ただ私の場合、悪天候の事や迷いやすいという話を聞いていたので1時間前から行っていたのでいい席でしたが、いくらダイヤモンドでも早い者順なので、少しでも良い席が良いのなら早めに行くと良いかと…
ショー自体は、終始英語でのMCや案内になるので英語が多少わかるか、雰囲気を楽しめる方の方が良いかも知れないです。
実際に私の連れも英語は苦手でしたが、ショーは凄く感動してくれていたので！

The drinks, sunset, and atmosphere were all amazing! We gathered at the beach adjacent to the hotel at 5 PM, and although we had to wait for about 30 minutes, the meeting spot was easy to find, and we could play on the beach during the wait, so it wasn't a problem at all. Once we got on the boat, even though I'm not very good at English, the staff crew and the other international guests were very friendly, and I felt a sense of unity! When I mentioned I was Japanese, the staff handed me explanations and the drink menu written in Japanese, which I appreciated. I definitely want to participate again when I come to Hawaii!

お酒もサンセットも雰囲気も最高でした！
夕方１７時にホテルに隣接したビーチに集合し、約３０分ほど待機時間がありましたが、集合場所もわかりやすかったし、待ち時間はビーチで遊んでも大丈夫なので、特に問題ありませんでした。
船に乗ってからは私はあまり英語が得意ではないのですが、スタッフクルーや同乗した異国の方がとてもフレンドリーで、一体感を味わえました！
日本人だと伝えると、スタッフの方が日本語で書かれた説明やお酒のメニューなどを渡してくれて、その気遣いも嬉しかったです。
またハワイに来た時も絶対に参加したいです！

I boarded on March 4th. The whale I was looking forward to seeing only showed its tail far in the distance, so I can only say I saw it once. Previously, when I saw whales on Maui, they were right in front of me, so I had high expectations, but it was disappointing to see it like that. I understood 99 percent of the meaning. If you want to see whales, you should go to Maui.

３月4日に乗船しました。楽しみにしていた鯨は、はるか遠くで一度しっぽがみえただけで見たということになりました。以前、マウイ島で見たときはすぐ目の前で見れたので、期待していたのですが、あれで見たといのは残念です。99パーセントの意味がわかりました。
鯨を見たいのであれば、マウイ島に行くべきですね。

This time, we visited Hawaii for a wedding, so my family was with me. I thought it would be nice to show my grandmother some whales, so I decided to join the tour. According to the reviews, there were many negative comments about not being able to see any whales, so I had about 30-50% expectations, but we were able to see them over and over again! It became the best memory.

今回は、挙式でハワイに訪れたので家族も一緒でした。おばあちゃんにクジラを見せてあげたいなぁ〜〜と思いツアー参加を決めました。
口コミによると、見れなかったなどマイナスな感想だらけでしたので、30〜50%くらいの期待でしたが、何回も何回も見ることが出来ました！最高な思い出になりました。

I wasn't expecting much since I was told that we might not see any, but I was very satisfied to see many whales and to be able to watch them multiple times. The boat was also good. It was difficult to have lunch because the boat swayed, so it's best to eat early.

今回は、見れないかもしれないといわれていたので期待はしていなかったのですが、沢山のｸｼﾞﾗが出てきてくれて、何回も見ることとが出来とても満足です。
船もよかったです。ﾗﾝﾁは早い目に取らないと船が揺れるので難しかったです。

On our last night in Hawaii, my mother and I participated for the first time.
We started with a buffet on the terrace, where the dancers welcomed us!
They made it very enjoyable and lively. The welcome Mai Tai and the food were delicious and satisfying. It was a windy day and a bit cold, though!

The show was full of Hawaiian vibes, featuring performances like Michael's and fire shows, so it was never boring! I didn't know many of the songs, but my mother had a great time.
The dancing was of a very high level and captivating. I'm glad we had such a wonderful night.

ハワイ最後の夜に、母と2人で初参加。
はじめにテラスで、ダンサーの方々にもてなして頂きながらビュッフェ！
とても楽しく盛り上げてくださいました。
ウェルカムマイタイ、ごはんともに美味しく満足でした。風が強い日で寒かったですが笑

ショーはハワイを感じながらも、マイケルや炎のパフォーマンスなど盛り沢山で退屈しません！私はあまり曲は分かりませんでしたが、母はとても楽しんでいました。
ダンスもとてもレベルが高く魅了されました。
素敵な夜を過ごせてよかったです。

I participate in this sailing every year when I come to Hawaii. The view from the sea is also amazing. My mother, who will turn 84 this year, looks forward to this sailing every year. You get a little wet when you get on the boat, but that feels nice.

毎年ハワイに来るたびにこのセーリングに参加しています。
海側から見る景色も最高です。
今年84歳になる母も毎年このセーリングを楽しみにしています。
船に乗る時に多少濡れますがそれがまた気持ち良いです。

This was my first time in Hawaii, and I participated despite being inexperienced. Although I left early, I was anxious because I couldn't find the reception area. The food was more ordinary than I expected, but there was a lot of it. I wasn't feeling well, and since it was outdoors, it got cold halfway through, so a jacket is a must. The show was absolutely satisfying. Both the women and men were wonderful. When it was time to leave, the performers took photos with those who wanted them. It became a great memory.

はじめてのハワイ、不慣れな中の参加です。
早めに出たものの、受付の場所が見つからずやきもきしました。
食事は思ったよりも普通でしたが、ボリュームがあります。
体調が悪かったのもありますが、屋外ということもあり途中で寒くなってきたので羽織必須ですね。
ショーは言うことなしの大満足でした。
女性も男性も素敵の一言。帰る段になって、希望者には出演者が一緒に写真を撮ってくれました。良い思い出になりました。

I used the service in December. It was cloudy on the day, and it started to drizzle partway through, making it very, very cold. After reading the voucher carefully, I realized it mentioned bringing warm clothing, so it was our fault for not reading it well.

It was disappointing that we couldn't see the sunset beautifully, but I was able to feel cheerful and had a lot of fun. Drinking a Mai Tai while shivering on the boat is also a good memory. (laughs) If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to have a revenge experience!

12月に利用しました。当日は曇り＆途中から小雨が降ってきてしまい、とてもとても寒かったです。バウチャーをよく読んだら、持ち物に防寒具とかって書いてあったので、よく読まなかった自分たちが悪いのです。
サンセットは綺麗に見えずに残念でしたが、陽気な気分になれて楽しかったです。船上で震えながらマイタイを飲んだのも良い思い出。（笑）
またハワイに行く機会があったら、リベンジしたいなーと思います！

I participated this time on the recommendation of my boss. As I had heard, most of the people on board were foreigners, which made me a bit anxious at first. However, the Mai Tai I had on the boat was exquisite, and the scenery was so beautiful that I found myself thoroughly enjoying the experience. I think it's quite a bargain for such a fun time at this price. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate once more.

上司からの勧めで今回参加しました。
噂に聞いていた通り乗っているのは外国の方ばかりで最初は少し不安でしたが、船で飲むマイタイは絶品で、見える景色もとても綺麗で気づいたらすっかり楽しんでいました。
こんなに楽しくてこの値段はかなりお得だと思います。次回もハワイに行く機会がありましたら参加したいと思います。

My wife and I went on the Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Star of Honolulu to celebrate our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. This was one of the things we had scheduled in advance of our trip to Oahu, because we had heard nothing but good things about the cruise. They did not disappoint. From our meet and great with the captain to the final departure from the ship, everything was first class. The entire crew was extremely friendly and very accommodating. Our server, Germese, could not have been any nicer and very attentive. The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing. We also enjoyed the live entertainment during and after dinner. It did start to rain as we were heading back to the dock, but the crew took very good care of us and walked us out to our transportation with umbrellas. Would definitely cruise again if we get back to Waikiki. We would certainly recommend the Star of Honolulu to anyone who wants to be treated perfectly. Aloha!

On our last night in Hawaii, we wanted to create some memories, so we signed up for this. We had a specific place in mind for dinner, so we were looking for a plan that only included the cruise, and this one was perfect. The weather was great, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. The staff was cheerful, and the atmosphere on the boat was warm. They kept making drinks for us right up until we arrived at the port, making for a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations.

ハワイ最後の夜、何か思い出にと思って申し込み。
ディナーは別に行きたいところがあり、クルーズだけのところを探していたのでぴったりなプランでした。
天気も良く、素敵な夕日を見ることができました。
スタッフの方も陽気で船内は暖かい雰囲気。
港に着く寸前までお酒を作って頂き、期待以上の素敵な時間でした。

I participated in a catamaran sailing departing from Waikiki Beach, facing the Sheraton Waikiki. The two-hour afternoon trip offered a pleasant view of Diamond Head and the hotels along Waikiki Beach. Blessed with good weather, seeing Waikiki from the deep blue sea provided a different atmosphere from the bustling streets, allowing me to fully enjoy the resort vibe.

シェラトンワイキキに面するワイキキビーチから発着するカタマランセーリングに参加。昼下がりの2時間はダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチに沿ったホテル群を気持ちよく展望。好天に恵まれ、紺碧の海から見るワイキキはまた賑やかな街並みとは違った雰囲気でリゾート地の気分を満喫できました。