All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

It was my first time trying stand-up paddle surfing. At first, I was anxious, but the instructor spoke fluent Japanese, which made me feel at ease during the lesson. I fell off the board several times, but by the end, I was able to stand properly, and it was a lot of fun. I thought I would like to try it again when I go to Hawaii.

初めてのスタンドアップパドル・サーフィンでした。最初は不安でしたがインストラクターは日本語ペラペラで安心してレッスンできました。　何度がボードから落ちましたが最後の方はちゃんと立てるようになりとても楽しかったです。またハワイい行ったとき挑戦したしと思いました。

This is my eighth time in Hawaii, and I was curious about how the sunset view from the sea looks, so I decided to join for the first time.

The cruise departs from the reef and lasts about 60 minutes, allowing you to fully experience the pleasant breeze from the ocean. There were about 40 participants, with around 8 Japanese attendees.

However, once you head out to sea, the boat can sway quite a bit due to the waves, so it might be a bit challenging for those who are not comfortable on boats.

Personally, I found it to be better than I expected. The view is different from what you see from the beach or hotel, so I highly recommend it.

ハワイは8回目になりますが、
海からのサンセット・景色はどう見えるのか？興味本位で
初めて参加させていただきました。

リーフから出発して約60分のクルーズ
海からの気持ちよい風を思う存分体感できます
約40名ほどの参加で日本人は8名ほどでした。

ただ、沖に出るとかなり波で船が揺れるので、
船が苦手な方はちょっとという感じです。

個人的には予想以上によかったです。
ビーチやホテルから見る景色とは異なるので、
おすすめですよ。

The content of the show was very good. The host was entertaining and it was lively. However, as everyone has mentioned, it wasn't exactly a smooth dining experience. The buffet style is nice, but there was a long line. The quality of the food isn't terrible, but it's best not to have high expectations.

ショーの内容はとても良かったです。
司会の人が面白くて盛り上がりました。
ただ、みなさん書いている通りスムーズに食事を頂く…という感じではありません。
ブッフェ形式なのは良いのですが、長蛇の列です。
食事の内容もひどくはないですが、期待はしない方が良いでしょう。

We participated in a trip from Fukuoka at the end of September with two people. Besides us, there was a family of three Japanese participants. They came with their daughter, and they were really nice people who made our experience enjoyable. The rest were foreign guests.

It was amazing to watch the sunset while enjoying drinks on the boat. I think the cost performance is excellent as well. I definitely recommend it!

福岡からの旅行で9月終わりに2人で参加しました。
日本人は私達の他にご家族3人で参加されていました。娘さんと3人で来られていましたが、すごくいい方々で楽しませていただきました。あとは外国の方々でした。
船に乗船してお酒をのみながら陽が沈むのを見るのは最高でした。コストパフォーマンスも最高だと思います。是非オススメします！

The fireworks at the Hilton on Friday were larger and more beautiful than I expected. Also, viewing Waikiki Beach from the sea was quite nice, and with the beautiful scenery and delicious drinks, all the guests were very satisfied. I planned this event, and my husband was also impressed!

Additionally, that day, there happened to be another fireworks display nearby on the water, and the captain moved us close to it, so we were really lucky to see two fireworks shows at once!

The night sea breeze is surprisingly cool, so a hoodie or something similar is a must.

金曜日のヒルトンの花火は予想以上に大きく、とても綺麗でした。
また、海からみるワイキキビーチも中々で、
綺麗な景色と美味しいお酒で、お客さんはみんな大満足ー。
私が企画したのですが、主人も感激しておりました＼(^o^)／

また、その日は、たまたま近くの海上で別の花火があがっており、キャプテンがその近くまで移動してくれたので、1回で2つの花火をみられかなりラッキーでした！

夜の海風は意外に冷たいので、パーカーなどは必須です～。

A lovely Friday night cruising off the beach to see the fireworks. The crew were very professional and the bar was well run. Highly recommended on Waikiki Beach

It was a bit disappointing because I couldn't see the sunset very well, but I was satisfied because I got to see a rainbow and a little bit of the sunset, as well as the night view.

あまり良くなかったので残念ながらサンセットはあまり見えなかったですが虹が出たり少しだけサンセットがみれたり夜景まで見せていただいたので満足です。

I participated in a sunset cruise! It was my first trip to Hawaii, and this cruise became a wonderful memory! The location is quite hard to find, as others have mentioned, but if you're staying at the Sheraton Waikiki, it's just beyond the infinity pool.

There was only one other group of Japanese people besides us. I can't speak English at all, but luckily, a foreign tourist who understood Japanese kindly helped translate for us! All the explanations and guidance on the boat were in English, so those who can't speak at all should be careful!

I usually don't drink cocktails, so it was my first time trying a Mai Tai, and it was delicious and easy to drink, like orange juice! Most people were drinking Mai Tais, but there were also beers, wines, and colas available. Additionally, a copy of your passport for alcohol verification was fine.

It was a bit chilly on the water in October with strong winds, so I think it's better to have a jacket. The boat docks on the sandy beach, so when you board, your feet will get wet, but it's okay if you're not in a swimsuit.

There was a sudden downpour, but thanks to that, we were able to see a double rainbow! The sunset was also amazing! If I ever go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again!

サンセットクルーズに参加しました！初めてのハワイ旅行でしたが、このクルーズはとても素敵な思い出になりました！
場所は他の皆さんの仰る通りかなりわかりにくいですが、シェラトンワイキキに宿泊している方であればインフィニティプールを抜けてすぐのところです。
私たち以外に日本人は1組だけでした。英語は全然喋れないのですが、たまたま日本語がわかる外国の観光客の方が親切に通訳してくれて助かりました！説明や船上での案内など全て英語ですので全く喋れない方は気をつけてください！
普段カクテルは飲まないのでマイタイ自体初めて飲みましたが、オレンジジュースのようで飲みやすく美味しかったです！皆さんほとんどマイタイを飲んでましたがビールやワイン、コーラなどもありました。また、アルコール提供確認のパスポートはコピーしたものでOKでした。
洋上は風も強く10月だったので少し寒かったです、上着があったほうがいいと思います。船が砂浜に停泊しているので乗るときに足だけ海に浸かりますが、水着でなくても大丈夫です。
突然スコールもありましたが、おかげでダブルレインボーを見ることができました！夕日も最高でした！もしまたハワイに行くことがあれば絶対にまた参加したいです！！

It was an awesome experience for my whole family! Our pilot Nathan and everyone else who help make this happen, thank u!

We participated with two women to enjoy the fireworks from the sea on Friday, October 14th. There were only a few Japanese people. The captain and staff spoke in English, so we managed to order juice by picking up some words. The non-Japanese guests laughed at the captain's jokes and shared drinks with strangers, but we were a bit overwhelmed as we weren't used to such interactions.

The fireworks were not like those in Japan, where there is a pause between bursts; instead, they were flashy and went off in quick succession. They ended in the blink of an eye, but they were impressive. The pleasant sea breeze, lively music, dazzling night scenery, and fireworks all contributed to a memorable page in our Hawaiian experience.

10/14金曜日花火を海上から堪能する！を目的に女性２人で参加しました。
日本人はほんの数人でした。船長やスタッフの会話はもちろん英語なので単語を拾って何とかジュースを注文。
日本人以外の方たちは船長のジョークに笑い、知らない人同士でも杯を酌み交わしていましたが私たちはそういった行為に慣れていなく少し圧倒されました。
花火は日本のように打ち上がっては一拍置くような感じではなく、立て続けに打ち上がる派手な花火。あっという間に終わりますが逆に迫力ありいました。
心地よい海風と軽快な音楽まばゆいばかりの夜景、そして花火。ハワイの思い出の１ページとなりました。

We had everything on our sunset cruise - a sun shower, a beautiful rainbow right over Diamond Head, a magnificent sunset and a full moon. We also had the amazing Dave and Philippe and a great bunch of fellow travellers. The drinks and the fun flowed! We'll definitely recommend this trip to family and friends. We'll be back for another cruise next time we are in Waikiki.

Thank you for contacting me about forgetting the voucher. I had read everything thoroughly, but the meeting place was quite far from what was indicated, and before I knew it, my husband and I were running on the sandy beach. When we finally arrived, it seemed like my name was called out many times, and they said "yu-me-i-jin," which made everyone chuckle. However, it was a lot of fun!

バウチャーを忘れて連絡ありがとうございます。隅から隅までよく読んでいたのです集合場所が表記とはかなり離れていて気がついたら時間ぎりぎり主人と二人で砂浜を走る走るやっとたどり着いたら最後の最後で何度も何度も名前は呼ばれていたらしくyu-me-i-jin
と言われてみんなクスクス笑いでしたがとてもとても楽しかったです。

Last time, I participated in the fireworks cruise on this boat, so this time I joined the snorkeling and cruise. I was the only Japanese participant, but it was a pleasant cruise with a nice breeze, and at the snorkeling point, I was able to see many turtles up close. All the explanations were in English.

前回こちらの船の花火クルーズに参加したので、今回はシュノーケリングとクルーズに参加しました。
日本人ので参加者は私1人でしたが、気持ち良い風に吹かれてのクルーズに、シュノーケリングポイントではたくさんの亀を間近で見る事が出来ます。
説明も全て英語です。

It was my first time on a submarine, so it was a great memory.
Underwater, I saw a lot of fish.
The guide's talk was all in English, but each person had their own headset,
and by putting it on, you could listen to the narration of the underwater tour.
(There are channels in various languages, including Japanese.)
The air conditioning inside the submarine was very strong, and since we were on it for a long time, it was really cold.
I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold bring something to wear.

潜水艦に乗るのは初めてだったのでとても良い記念になりました。
水中では魚がいっぱい見れました。
ガイドの人の話は全て英語でしたが、一人一台ヘッドフォンがあり、
耳を当てると海底ツアーのナレーションを聞くことができます。
（日本語を始め、各国のチャンネルがあります）
艦内は冷房がとても効いており、長時間乗るのですごく寒かったです。
寒がりの人は何か羽織るものを持っていくことをお勧めします。

Had a good time overall on cat cruise-sail...crew was friendly & professional . We did not like the music played during cruise....not appropriate & too loud...could have done without....it made the people on this cruise talk louder to drown out the music. The staffers; on the phone-reservation, at the check-in desk, & photo gal were VERY nice, too. A fun & beautiful part of our vacation.

There was a mix-up with what we ordered and what we were given, but the manager on duty did an excellent job making it right. Overall, it was a pleasant evening with good food. I would say that the rate is slightly more expensive than what I would expect for the return on the overall entertainment without alcohol.

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the people on this Cruise. Although they only offered one mixed drink and a few different types of beers and wine. They did set out to help everyone have a good time and the music was excellent. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Presley was incredibly cool!! He came right up close, and the fan service was amazing, as expected! It was an American show. The quality was high! The singing was very good, and even if you're not familiar with the singers or songs, you can still enjoy it completely. I felt a bit floaty and dreamy for a while, haha. I want to go again!!!!

プレスリーめちゃめちゃめちゃめちゃかっこよかったです！！近くまで来てくれて、ファンサービスもすごかったです、、さすが！アメリカンショーでした。クオリティが高い！
歌もとても上手くて、歌手や曲に詳しくなくても全然楽しめます。しばらくふわふわして、 夢心地にいる感じでした笑
また行きたいです！！！！！！！！

It was absolutely amazing!! The sunset was incredibly beautiful, the atmosphere was fantastic, and both the drinks and snacks were delicious (all-you-can-drink)!!! Plus, the people were kind and friendly, and the captain played a wide variety of music, from romantic tunes to rock, showing great hospitality.

I definitely want to use this service again when I come to Hawaii!

もうサイコーでした！！
夕日もめちゃめちゃ綺麗だし、雰囲気もサイコーだし、お酒もおつまみもおいしくて(全て飲み放題です)！！！それに、人も親切で優しくて、BGMもロマンチックなものやロックなものまでありとあらゆる曲をかける、とてもサービス精神旺盛な船長でした笑

ハワイに来るときには、必ずまた利用したいと思います！

I participated with my mother, who is celebrating her 60th birthday, and it was wonderful. The staff were kind, engaging with us and even joking around.

Since my mother was with me, I was a bit anxious about the ladder to get on the submarine, but it had proper non-slip features and a stable footing, so my mother was able to go up and down safely, which was a relief.

Since this isn't an activity per se, most of the passengers were relatively older, so younger people might find it a bit lacking in excitement. However, the experience of riding a submarine and looking out at the ocean floor is something you don't get to do often, so it was really great! We took a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory! Thank you very much!

還暦の母と2人で参加だったのですが、とても良かったです。スタッフの方達も親切で、話しかけてくださったり、いたずらがあったり笑
母が一緒だったので、潜水艦に乗る際のはしご？みたいなものが少し不安だったのですが、ちゃんと滑り止めもついていたし、足場も安定していたので、母もちゃんと上り下りでき、安心しました。

アクティビティではないので、同乗者も比較的高齢な方が多く、若い方には少し物足りなさがあるかな？と思いましたが、潜水艦にのって海底を見渡すなんて経験なかなかできないので、とても良かったです！たくさん写真も撮って、とてもいい思い出になりました！ありがとうございました！！

This cruise was perfect. The crew were so much fun, and clearly wanted nothing but the best for the guests. Awesome time! Loved every second!

The food was excellent the entertainment was great had a really great time the sunset was beautiful the picture they took...wow!!!! Would love to do this again

You can relax on a boat and enjoy the night view of Waikiki until the fireworks start. The Hilton's fireworks were launched in rapid succession and were very beautiful. It was quite crowded.

花火まで船に揺られてのんびりワイキキの夜景を見ることができます。
ヒルトンの花火は連発で、とても綺麗でした。結構満員？です。

Very friendly. Freddy took good care of us. Ship needs some updating but a good time and great views of Honolulu.

We had a great time, excellent food, very friendly staff, awesome entertainment.

It's quite difficult to evaluate, but as a former scuba diver, I can't help but feel that the underwater visibility and the abundance of fish here just don't meet my expectations. In fact, the waters of Guam or Saipan might be better in comparison (though I'm not sure if they have submarines there).

Ultimately, the beach from which the Atlantis submarine departs is very shallow, with endless stretches of white sand. While there are artificial reefs submerged to provide habitats for small fish, sadly, it doesn't seem like many fish have taken up residence there. Additionally, the sand on the seabed stirs up, reducing the clarity of the water.

This is something that can be said for any diving location, but typically, you need to take a boat for about 30 minutes to an hour from the port to reach a diving spot with good conditions. Therefore, having high expectations for a dive just 15 minutes from the pier, at a depth of about 15 meters, seems unrealistic.

That said, if the tour were to take you 30 minutes or an hour from the pier, with depths of 20 to 30 meters, the tour costs would likely double and wouldn't be financially viable. On the other hand, participants might hesitate to spend that much time and money.

So, it's best not to expect much in terms of water clarity or fish abundance here. Instead, if you can accept it as simply an event (attraction) where you can "ride a submarine and explore the waters of Hawaii," it might be enjoyable for small children.

Inside the submarine, each person can listen to a Japanese audio guide through headphones, which provides a wealth of information and is quite enlightening. While it may differ slightly from the typical ways to enjoy Hawaii, it could be enjoyable for those who are tired of shopping or pool activities.

なかなか評価するのが難しいところですが、自分のように元スキューバーダイバーの人間からするとどうしてもこの程度の海中の透明度や魚影の濃さ（＝魚の量）では満足はちょっとできません。これだともしかするとグアムやサイパンの海の方がまだマシなのかもしれません。（グアムやサイパンに潜水艦があるのかどうかは知りませんが）
結局、このアトランティス号が出航している浜辺はずっと遠浅でしかも白い砂地が延々と続いています。ですから一応海の中には小魚の生息場所として人工の漁礁が沈められているのですが、悲しいかなそれほどまでには魚が棲み付いている感じがしません。更に海底の砂が舞って海中の透明度がさほど良くないのです。
ただこれはどこの海を潜ったとしても言えるのですが、大抵は港から片道30分～１時間ぐらいは船に乗って行かないとなかなか好条件の揃ったダイビングスポットにはお目に掛かれないのが普通なので、このように桟橋から出航して僅か15分程度の、しかも水深も15ｍ程度の海に過大な期待をするのは鼻から無理なようにも思えます。
かと言って、これで桟橋から片道30分や１時間、そして水深も20～30ｍまで潜るようだとツアー費用も今の倍でも採算が合わないでしょうし、一方のツアーに参加する側からしても、「そこまでお金や時間をかけてまでは・・・」と尻込みをしてしまうに違いありません。
ですからここはあまり海の透明度や魚影の濃さには期待をせずに、ただ「潜水艦に乗ってハワイの海を潜れちゃうんだよ！」という･･･ただそれだけのイベント（アトラクション）と割り切ってしまえば小さなお子様とかにはそれなりに楽しんで貰えるのかもしれません。
あと潜水艦の中では1人にひとつずつヘッドホンから日本語の音声ガイドが聴けるのですが、これがなかなか情報量が多く聴くと結構為になります。まぁ一般的なハワイの楽しみ方とは若干、系統が違いますのでショッピングやプール遊びに飽きた人とかにはそれなりに楽しめるのではないでしょうか。

I really like the cruise. I've been on it a couple if times. They always go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time. The first time we saw whales, the second time we raced another cruise and everybody got involved. The views of Waikiki and Diamond head are amazing. This is the way to start out a vacation to Honolulu.

this cruise was the best part of our honeymoon! Delicious, (yet strong) drinks, great energy and hospitality by the staff, and amazing overall time! Several dolphins swam along side our boat during the cruise-it was unforgettable! We want to go again!!!

The crew is what made this adventure even better! They were VERY engaged and eager to help in any way possible! The turtles were amazing to see and came right up next to us. Would do it all over again!

The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach from the ocean side was amazing! The Mai Tai was delicious too! We were blessed with great weather, and the sunset was very beautiful. I participated with eight colleagues from work, and everyone was satisfied. I would love to join again when I go to Hawaii.

海側からの、ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチの眺めは最高でした！マイタイも美味しかった！
お天気にも恵まれ、夕陽もとても綺麗でした。
会社の同僚たちと８人で参加しましたが、みんな満足していました。
ハワイに行ったら、また参加したいと思います。