All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

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。

Since we went to Hawaii for relaxation rather than activities, this was the best attraction for us. Although there were no Japanese participants, there were no situations that particularly required language skills. The staff is kind, so I hope you can participate without worry. The view of the sea and Hawaii from the front of the boat, along with the coolness and beauty unique to the evening, is exquisite! The all-you-can-drink option is also wonderful. I think it would be even more enjoyable with a partner, spouse, or friends.

アクティビティ目的でなく、のんびり目的でハワイに行ったので、我々にとってはこれが一番のアトラクションでした。日本人の参加はないものの特に語学力が必要な場面はないです。スタッフさんも優しいので、心配なく参加してほしいです。船の先頭から眺める海とハワイの眺望、それから夕方ならではの涼しさと美しさは絶品です！飲み放題なのも素敵です。彼氏彼女やご夫婦、友達でいくと、より一層楽しめると思います。

Beautiful cruise! Great food and the dancers were stunning! Highly recommended! Service was outstanding!!! We had a great time!!!

My younger brother, who loves whales, strongly wanted to participate, so our family of five joined in.

We were told that we would likely see them, but unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we weren't able to see any whales, which is quite rare. Even so, the guide did their best to announce flying fish and other marine life.

Additionally, they provided free tickets for another day in case we didn't see anything, so my brother tried again the next day, but unfortunately, he didn't see any whales again.

I think we just had bad luck... but I definitely want to try again!

クジラ好きな弟の強い希望で、家族5人で参加しました。

ほぼ見れるとのことでしたが、あいにくの悪天候の為珍しく見れなかったようです。
それでも、ガイドさんは必死でトビウオ等のアナウンスをしてくださいました。
また、見れなかった場合には別日に無料で乗れる券を配布していたので
翌日弟が再挑戦したのですが、残念ながらまた見れなかったそうです。

運が悪かっただけだと思いますが・・・
またリベンジしたいです！！

We had a spectacular time! Easy to book, easy to get on board, DELICIOUS crab and steak and ice cream ! Mai Tais are excellent! Gorgeous dancers and costumes! I loved the ukulele musician, he was wonderfully entertaining and kept everyone happy. He has a beautiful voice! Our pictures on the Star are unforgettable. This really made our last night in Hawaii memorable. Junior was our staff member and he was terrific. Thank you for the night of a lifetime!

I've been to Hawaii many times, but I wanted to try kayaking. I was hesitant because I was scared of capsizing, but after enjoying the views of Kailua and Ilikai Beach, I thought it would be fun to challenge myself and visit a small island in its natural state.

I really felt the beautiful nature of Hawaii up close, and I'm so glad I did it. While circling Flat Island, I saw birds resting among the coral reefs and crabs, and the guide made me feel like the world is so vast.

They explained the situations that could lead to capsizing, and having a guide made me feel secure. Next time, I want to build my stamina and land on Twin Islands to have lunch!

ハワイには何度もきてるけど、カヤックはやってみたいけどひっくり返ったら怖いなあと避けてましたが、カイルアやイリカイビーチを眺め、自然のままの小さい島へいくのも楽しそうとチャレンジしました。
ハワイの美しい自然を近くに感じられて、ほんとにやって良かったです。
フラットアイランドを一周しながら鳥がサンゴ礁の間に休んでたり、蟹をみたり、ガイドしてくれて、世界って広く感じられます。
転覆するのはどういった場合か説明してくれたし、ガイド付きは安心です。
今度は体力つけて、ツインアイランドに上陸してランチを食べるのをやりたいです！

I had so much fun. Great value for money. There was a good amount of snorkel time (and lots of turtles!). Friendly staff! I would go again!

Our family’s first trip to Hawaii and our first sunset cruising!
At first, we were the only Japanese people on board, surrounded by foreigners, and with unlimited drinks, I was a bit anxious and tense about what kind of lively atmosphere the boat would have...
However, once the cruising started, everyone was friendly, and the atmosphere was free and enjoyable for everyone, making it an incredible experience!
We were blessed with wonderful weather and got to see a breathtaking sunset.
As the sun turned into a sunset, we witnessed the moments before it sank, the moment it sank, and after it sank... and then the night view. It was truly moving, and we had a fantastic experience.
To see such postcard-like scenery live, and so close over the ocean... plus, we even saw a rainbow in the distance later on, which was overwhelming.
This has definitely become an activity I want to participate in again when I come back to Hawaii!

家族で初ハワイ、初のサンセットクルージング！
最初は日本人が私たちだけで、外人さんばっかりでお酒飲み放題だったので、どんなノリノリな船になってしまうのか…と、少し不安と緊張感がありました。。
が、いざクルージングがスタートすると、みんなフレンドリーだし、全員が楽しめる、自由な雰囲気で最高に楽しめました！！
そして、天気にすごく恵まれた日で、最高に感動するサンセットを見ることができました。
太陽が夕日になってきて、沈む前、沈む瞬間、沈んだあと、、そして夜景。これは本当に感動もので、良いものを体験させて頂きました。
あんな絵はがきみたいな光景を、生で、しかも海の上のあんな近くで見られるなんて、、しかも、途中から遠くの方で虹を見ることも出来て、感無量でした。
次ハワイに来ても、絶対に参加したいアクティビティになりました！！

The teaching was great and it was fun. It was a good workout from the morning. The location was not crowded, the waves were good, and I was able to stand up quickly. I want to take the lesson again.

教え方も上手で楽しかったです。
朝からよい運動になりました。
場所もすいていて、よい波がくるし、すぐに立てますよ。
また受けたいです。

I participated in the 5 PM departure.
Spending the evening on the sea in Waikiki was wonderful.
Seeing Diamond Head from the ocean gives a true sense of Waikiki. Also, as the sunset illuminated the sky, the lights of the Waikiki hotels gradually turned on, creating a beautiful scene.
I would like to participate again.

17時 出航の便に参加しました
海の上で過ごすワイキキの夕暮れは、気持ちよかったです
海側から見るダイヤモンドヘッドはワイキキらしさを感じます。また、夕日に照らされて刻々とワイキキのホテルに明かりが灯り綺麗です。
また、参加したいと思います

We really enjoyed our sunset cruise and true to say one of the best maitai cocktails we ever had!

My husband and I took our parents and We all had a wonderful time.

I participated on September 19. It felt like there was light rain every morning and evening, but before the sunset, there was light rain on the mountain side, and several rainbows appeared! We were also able to see a rainbow from the sea near Diamond Head. The sunset was beautiful, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the green flash. There were only two couples of Japanese people, my husband and I, and another newlywed couple. The atmosphere on the boat was very nice, and it was fun with unlimited Mai Tais and other drinks.

9/19に参加しました。毎日、朝夕に小雨が降る感じでしたが、夕陽が沈む前に山側に小雨が降り、虹が何箇所か出現！ダイヤモンドヘッド側の海上からも虹を見ることが出来ました。夕陽も綺麗でしたが残念ながらグリーンフラッシュを見ることは出来ませんでした。日本人は私達夫婦と新婚夫婦の2組みだけ。マイタイ他が飲み放題で船上はとても良い雰囲気で楽しかったです。

The scenery was breathtaking. One of the highlights of my entire trip to Hawaii.

I arrived first thinking I would get a good seat and waited in line for an hour, yet I was the last to get my meal, which is unbelievable!!! If you're going to serve meals in order of the tables, shouldn't you let the tables that arrived early go first? I had high expectations thinking it was Hilton, but I never want to go back again! I wanted to stay at Hilton too, but that's enough!!

良い席をと思い一番に行き、1時間も並んだにも関わらず、食事にありつけたのが一番最後とは有り得ない!!!(￣ヘ￣メ)（｀Δ´）テーブルの順番に食事を取りに行くんだったら、早く来たテーブルの順番に食事を取りに行かすべきではないでしょうか？ヒルトンだと思ってとても期待していたのに、もう二度といきたくありません！ヒルトンも泊まりたかったけど、もういいです!!

This was my second time, and I was really impressed by how similar they looked. It was my first time seeing Lady Gaga, and she was just like the real thing. I thought Michael looked a bit older, but he was still great. Next time I go, I want to see a different star's show!

今回で2回目 でしたが、ホントにそっくりで感激しました。レディガガは初めてでしたが、そっくりでした。マイケルは、ちょっと年をとったな～とおもいましたけど、やっぱり良かったでーす。次行くときは、また違ったスターのショーを見たいですね(^o^)

Great Boat Great music great views lots of sea turtles ......what more could you ask for

I thought a smaller boat, where you can feel closer to the sea, would be better than a large dinner cruise ship, so I chose this one. It was just as impressive as I imagined, and the sunset reflecting on the water was beautiful! I was also able to take photos of surfers nearby from the same eye level. The boat's rocking was not as bad as I had worried, and I didn't get seasick.

The meeting point is a bit hard to find, so I recommend checking it out in advance on Google Maps.

ディナークルーズ船のような大きな船ではなく、
海が近く感じられる小さな船が良いと思い、こちらにしました。
想像通り迫力があり、水面に反射する夕陽が綺麗でとてもよかったです！
サーファー達が近くでサーフィンする様子を同じくらいの目線の高さで写真に撮ることもできました。
心配していた船の揺れもそれほどでもなく、船酔いもせずにすみました。

集合場所が少しわかりづらいので、
グーグルマップで事前に下調べしておくと良いと思います。

This was arguably one of the best things we did this trip!! Our crew was AMAZING! So friendly, patient and helpful. I can't say enough good things. I've never snorkeled before, I'm not a strong swimmer so I kind of panicked when I was just our in open water even with the group. The crew member leading us to Turtle Canyon saw me struggling, came over and swam me there where I became just mesmerized by how close we were to the fish & turtles I calmed down enough to actually snorkel! She also took my camera down and got crazy awesome pictures. Food was great, drinks were delicious, the sail was beautiful. I cannot say enough good things about this excursion. Worth every penny! Cannot wait to snorkel again!

Great ride! Fantastic view of the island! Pilot Margo was very informative and professional. I would recommend this tour!

This was my first time participating. Just like the reviews said, there were only me and one other Japanese group, and the rest were Europeans and Americans. It was fun with cheerful music and wonderful scenery. Although it was cloudy, I was able to see the sunset, and the view of the hotels in Waikiki from the sea was refreshing.

今回初めて参加しました。口コミ通り、日本人は私ともう一組だけで、あとは欧米人の方たちでした。陽気な音楽と素晴らしい景色で楽しかったです。曇っていましたがサンセットも見れ、海から見るワイキキのホテル群も新鮮でした。

I participated in a certain popular dinner cruise on an optional tour two days ago, but it was a bit disappointing, and the weather wasn't great, so I made a last-minute reservation the day before. The cruise started at 1 PM, and the weather was perfect! We had a great time getting splashed with water occasionally.

There were no other Japanese participants besides our family, but it wasn't a problem at all. If you want to enjoy drinks on the yacht, please bring some cash. We only brought a plastic bag and a water bottle. The plastic bag was for storing our flip-flops when boarding the yacht; otherwise, we would have had to leave them on the sandy beach at the boarding area.

It feels amazing, so I recommend this over the certain dinner cruise! Since it can get hot, don't forget a hat or a hoodie. My husband and I didn't get seasick at all, but our middle school daughter felt a bit queasy towards the end.

オプショナルツアーで一番人気の某ディナークルーズに２日前に参加したのですが、ちょっと期待ハズレだったのとお天気に恵まれなかったので急遽前日に予約を入れて参加しました。13時からのクルーズでお天気最高！時々かぶる水しぶきにずぶ濡れになりながら楽しい時間を過しました。
日本人は私達家族の他は参加していませんでしたが特別困ることもなかったです。ヨットで飲み物を飲みたい方多少の現金を持って行って下さい。私達はビニール袋とペットボトルのみ持参で参加しました。ビニール袋はヨットに乗る時にビーチサンダルを入れるためです。でないとヨット乗り場の砂浜にビーチサンダルを置いていくハメになります。
最高に気持ちいいので某ディナークルーズに行くならこちらをオススメします！暑いので帽子かパーカーなどをお忘れなく。船酔いは私と主人は全くしませんでしたが、中学生の娘は後半に少し酔いました。

The sunset from the sea in Waikiki was amazing. On the day of the cruise, I thought it might be canceled due to rain in the morning, but the rain stopped about two hours before departure, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. I only knew about large ship cruises for sunsets, but the catamaran was just the right size and had a friendly atmosphere, making it very enjoyable. The Mai Tai was also very delicious. I definitely want to see the sunset again next time.

ワイキキの海からのサンセットは最高でした。
当日は、朝から雨で中止ではないかと思っていましたが、、、出航２時間前ぐらいから雨も上がり最高の夕日が見れました。
サンセットと言えば大きな船のクルーズしか知らなかったのですが、カタマラン号は丁度良い大キさで和気あいあいとした感じでとても楽しかったです。
マイタイもとても美味しく頂きました。
次回も是非サンセットを見たいです。

I was able to organize, finalize & make changes for a group of 35 people along the way through Veltra, doing so from some 5,000 miles away from the venue! The Veltra process, from beginning to end went so smoothly & without problem that I had to pinch myself several times during it, just to make sure that it wasn't a dream! ANYONE wishing to make plans for a special & successful event shouldn't think twice about the success that will come in using Veltra!

I had always booked dinner cruises, but I felt disappointed that the cruising would end without seeing the ocean views. That's when I found the sunset sailing. It was our honeymoon, and since it was my husband's first time in Hawaii, I decided to go for it and make a reservation. The meeting place was a bit hard to find, so I was glad I took a walk beforehand to scout it out. You can access it by going through the path between the Sheraton Hotel and Halekulani. Other than us, there were only two other Japanese participants, and the rest were foreigners ( *´꒳`* ). I generally like to visit places with fewer Japanese people when I travel abroad, so I had no hesitation in joining. It's great that Mai Tais are all-you-can-drink! There is a restroom, but I heard it's small, so I didn't drink too much and enjoyed the sunset and the views from the boat while sipping on soft drinks. There is some rocking. When the waves are high, it can be hard to stand. The foreigners were moving around while standing, but since Japanese people tend to be smaller, it's better to stay seated. At sunset, we were in the best position on the water, unfurling the blue sail and turning off the engine to sail only with the wind. The sunset spread out before us, and we had Diamond Head all to ourselves ♡ It was a wonderful tour, and I will participate again!

いつもディナークルーズを予約していたのですが、海の風景を見ずにクルージングが終わってしまうことに残念さを感じていました。そんな時にサンセットセーリングを見つけました。新婚旅行、旦那さんは初めてのハワイだし思い切って予約してみました。集合場所が分かりにくい所にあり事前に散歩がてら探しておいてよかったと思いました。シェラトンホテルとハレクラニの間の小道を入ると行けました。それ以外は日本人の参加者は私達を含め2組で他は外人です( *´꒳`* )元々海外に来たら日本人の少ない場所に行くのが好きなので抵抗もなく参加できました。マイタイが飲み放題なのも嬉しいですね！トイレもありますが、狭いと聞いたのでガブ飲みせず、ソフトドリンクも飲みながらサンセットと船の上からの景色を楽しみました。揺れはあります。波が高い時は立ってられないくらい揺れます。外人は立ってわちゃわちゃ動いてましたが、日本人は小柄なので座ってた方がいいですよ。サンセットの時刻には海のベストポジションでブルーの帆をひらいてエンジンを止めて帆だけで進むんです。目の前に広がるサンセット、ダイヤモンドヘッドを独り占め♡素敵なツアーでした。また参加します！