All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

Since it was a living creature, it depended on luck, but from a distance, I was able to see the spouting and the tail multiple times. I saw the body jump once and the tail slap once, which drew cheers from those on board.

I had heard that there were no explanations in Japanese, but this time there was a Japanese staff member on the boat who provided a simple explanation in Japanese following the English commentary. I was quite torn between this plan and another boat's plan, but I think choosing the Navatek was definitely the right decision. This boat seems to maneuver well, and it turns the bow towards the direction where the whales are spotted, allowing everyone on the deck at the front to see the same moment almost simultaneously.

Also, the sunlit surface of the sea was quite dazzling, so I thought it was essential to position ourselves with the sun behind us to see the whales.

Another boat was nearby, and it actually seemed closer to the whales, but given the direction of the sun, I think it would have been quite blinding. I believe it would have been challenging to keep focusing in that direction. Additionally, in a situation where we had to rush to the deck side to see the whales, it seemed difficult for all family members to witness the same sight. So, even though it was a bit pricey, I really felt it was worth it to choose the Navatek. However, I thought the pickup fee was a bit high. Since it wasn't far from Waikiki, I think it would have been fine to take a taxi if we had participated with multiple people.

生き物相手なので運しだいということでしたが、遠目ですが潮吹きや尻尾は何度も見れたし
体のジャンプが1回、尻尾を打ち付けるのが1回見られて船内から歓声があがっていました。

口コミで日本語での説明がないということでしたが、今回は日本人のスタッフが同船していて
英語の解説に続き日本語でも簡単な説明をしてくれていました。
もう一つの船のプランとかなり迷ったのですが、ナバテック号にして大正解だと思いました。
こちらの船は小回りが利くらしく、くじらが見えた方向に船首を向けてくれるので
デッキのある前方で目をこらしている客は全員ほぼ同じ瞬間を見られます。
また日のあたる海面はかなりまぶしいので、太陽を後ろにした位置どりをしてくれるのも
クジラを見る必須条件だと思いました。

もう一つの船も近くにいて、実際にはそちらの船の方がクジラから近かったように見えましたが
太陽の向きだったのでかなりまぶしかったんじゃないかと思います。
そちらの方向に目をこらし続けるのは大変だったと思います。
またクジラが見えるデッキ側へ急いで移動しなくてはならない状況では
同行した家族全員が同じ光景を見るのは難しかったように思いましたので
少し高かったけれどナバテック号にして本当によかったと思います。
ただ送迎料金が少し高いかなと思います。
ワイキキから距離は全然なかったので、複数人での参加だったら
タクシーで行っても問題なかったかなと思います。

We had a wonder time on the Star of Honolulu. The food was delicious. The entertainment was very good. The view on top of the ship for the Friday fireworks was awesome.

It was a great experience to see Waikiki from the sea, as it's not something you get to do often. The Mai Tai I had was a bit strong, but my wife said it was delicious.

ワイキキを海から見る機会はなかなかないのでよい経験になりました。
飲んだマイタイは少しお酒が強かったです。妻はおいしかったといっていました。

It was great. We had endless crab and the show was perfect. It was my girlfriends first time to Hawaii so I had to make it special and this was it.

Thank you for this nice trip, guys!
The atmosphere on the boat is great. We saw whales and dolphins while drinking a beer und enjoying the wind and weather.
The crew, Dave and Ryan, is very friendly!

I thought it would be better to bring warm clothing since it was a bit cold.
It was only in English, but I didn't have any trouble.
The sunset from the boat was a different experience, and I enjoyed the atmosphere.

少し寒かったので防寒具は持って行った方がいいなと思いました。
オンリー英語でしたが、困ることはなかったです。
船の上からのサンセットは一味違って雰囲気を楽しめました。

We really enjoyed drinking homemade mai tai and want to join that next time too!

I felt like I was in a foreign country since there were hardly any Japanese people around. When we boarded the ship, the captain explained that the mai tai was homemade that day, and when I tried it, it was much tastier than what I had at other restaurants, so I ended up drinking a lot. I was able to chat with a Canadian next to me, take some photos, and had a great time. We were also able to see whales during that season! The tour was all in English, but I think you can still enjoy it even if you don't speak the language.

We really enjoyed drinking homemade maitai and want to join that next time too !

日本人が全然おらず、外国に来た！って感じがしました。
乗船すると、船長がマイタイは当日仕込んだ手作りだと説明しており、飲んでみると他のレストランで飲んだものよりも、とてもおいしくて、たくさん飲んでしまいました。
隣にいたカナダ人と雑談もでき、写真もとって、楽しかったです。
時期的にクジラも見ることもできました！
ツアーは全て英語でしたが、できなくても楽しめると思います。

While sipping on a Mai Tai and watching the sunset, everyone took photos and chatted in their own way. We admired the hotels of Waikiki and Diamond Head, and when we turned around, we saw a bright red sunset on the horizon. There was hardly any rocking that day. It's recommended to wear beach sandals as you might get wet when getting on and off. VERTRA was very courteous with their email confirmations before and thank-you emails after. It mentioned that a passport is required for alcoholic beverages, but that wasn't necessary at all. Thank you for a great experience!

マイタイを飲みながら夕日を眺めて、皆さん思い思いに写真を撮ったりおしゃべりしたり。ワイキキのホテル群とダイヤモンドヘッドを眺め、振り返れば水平線に真っ赤な夕日。この日はほとんど揺れることはなかった。乗り降りの時に濡れるのでビーチサンダルがオススメ。VERTRAさんはメールでの直前確認や直後のお礼メールなど丁寧でした。アルコール飲料にパスポートが必要と書いてあるけど、全然要らなかったです。良い企画を有難うございました。

I made a reservation based on a recommendation from a local friend. Depending on where you are, the waves can splash, making it feel like an attraction, and I had a great time. The captain is American, and since there are few Japanese participants, you can really experience the international atmosphere.

現地の友人のお勧めで予約しました。いる場所によっては波がかかったりとアトラクションのようでとても楽しめました。船長がアメリカ人で参加者に日本人が少ないので海外感が味わえます。

I thought it was rare to ride a submarine, so I participated. The shuttle bus arrived a bit later than scheduled and took us to the sea.

Near the coral reef, we were able to see fish and a few sea turtles. Since we hadn't planned to snorkel, it was great to see the fish swimming in the sea. Participating with my family made for some wonderful memories with photos.

I recommend bringing a jacket as it can get cold in the submarine.

潜水艦に乗ることも滅多にないと思い、参加しました。
送迎付きバスは、やや予定時間より遅くつき、海まで送迎してもらいました。

サンゴ礁の近くでは魚も見れて、ウミガメも数匹見れました～
シュノーケル等する予定がなかったため海で泳ぐ魚が見れたので良かったです。
家族で参加だったため、写真もいい思い出になりました。

潜水艦が寒いので上着を持っていくことをお勧めします。

We sent my Grandparents on this cruise. It was an amazing boat. The staff treated them really well. They said it was so much fun. The food was wonderful. They said that they wished our whole family would come do it. The fireworks were so cool. Everyone there was having a great time. They want to do it again with our family. Thank you! :)

It was very cold outside.
Even if it's hot during the day, it's better to bring something to wear at night.
I couldn't drink cold beverages because it was too cold.
Everything was in English, so I didn't understand it well, but the show was powerful and enjoyable.

屋外でとっても寒かったです。
日中暑くても夜は羽織るものを持参した方がいいです。
冷たい飲み物も寒くて飲めませんでした。
すべて英語だったのでよくわかりませんでしたがショーは迫力があって楽しかったです。

Outstanding crew aboard the Holokai Catamaran...Extremely friendly, helpful and fun. They made sure all guests were instructed in snorkel usage before entering the water and were right there next to us in the water ready to aid for any reason.
Our sail was extra exciting as dolphins swam around our catamaran, and we spotted whales too. We were able to swim amongst sea turtles and an array of fish.
*Would I recommend Holokai Catamaran Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail to my friends and family?
YES!!
*Would I ever take this sail again?
ABSOLUTELY YES!!
Reasonably priced for this adventure with buffet and they do not over crowd the boat. They even had a snorkel with a prescription mask so I could see underwater without glasses.

After reading some experiences, I wanted to see this show when I went to Hawaii. Since I wanted to enjoy it to the fullest, I made a reservation for VIP seats. The experience started with dinner, and then we leisurely watched the show. Those who reserved VIP seats were able to enjoy cocktails and snacks before dinner. I didn't have high expectations for the food, but the steak was delicious, and the mashed potatoes with truffles were very tasty. The content of the show was also very fulfilling, and I had a great time until the end. I definitely want to go again when I visit Hawaii.

体験談を見てハワイに行ったらこのショーを見たいと思いました。
せっかく鑑賞するならVIP席が良いと思い予約しました。
最初にﾃﾞｨﾅｰを食べてからショーをゆっくり見るという感じで、VIP席を
予約した人はﾃﾞｨﾅｰの前にカクテルとおつまみを頂くことが出来ました。
食事はあまり期待していませんでしたがステーキも美味しく、トリフが
入ったマッシュポテトがとても美味しかったです。
ショーの内容もとても充実していて最後まで楽しく過ごせました。
またハワイに行った時には是非行きたいと思います。

It was a very good lesson.
However, the waves were low.
So, it might become boring as you get used to it.
Still, I'm quite satisfied.

とてもいいレッスンでした。
しかし、波が低かったです。
なので、慣れてくるとつまらなくなってしまうかもしれません。
ただ、束ね満足です。

It was a luxury to be able to view the beach from the ocean side. Swimming with the turtles while snorkeling was a lot of fun. There were many turtles, and they seemed unfazed by the large number of tourists. Since we were on a boat, I didn't bring my camera or any money, so I couldn't take any photos, which was disappointing. If you have some pocket money, you can buy drinks.

ビーチを海側から眺められるのはぜいたくでよかった。
カメとシュノーケリングで一緒に泳げて楽しかった。
カメは何匹もいて、観光客がたくさんいても平気そうでした。
ボートだから、とカメラもお金ももっていなかなかったので、
写真がとれず、残念。お小遣いがあると、ドリンクが購入できます。

Last year, I was watching yachts leave from the hotel lanai, wondering where they were departing from, where to book, and where they were going. After returning home, I found out that there are various courses available, including sunset cruises! I absolutely wanted to go on one, so this year I took my first sunset cruise.

Among all the places I visited and other options I experienced, this became the most enjoyable memory!

I've loved boating since I was a child, so the cruise was just wonderful! Unlimited drinks and a perfect sunset!

During the cruise, a mother whale and her calf appeared, and I was able to see them teaching how to breathe.

There are catamarans enjoying the sunset everywhere, and when we waved to each other as we passed by, they happily waved back!

Everyone on the sea is a friend~~♪

I definitely want to use this service again.

Next time, it would be nice to go in the morning. I think this will become a regular activity for our family.

去年、ホテルのラナイからヨットが出て行くのを眺めていて、どこから出てるのか？どこで申し込むのか？どこに行くのか？とっても気になってました。
帰国後調べてみると、いろんなコースがあり、サンセットクルーズもあると判明！
これは絶対に乗りたい！っと今年初めてサンセットクルーズに。

あちこち行ったり、他のオプションを体験した中でこちらは一番楽しい思い出になりました！

幼い頃からボート遊びが好きだったので、クルーズはやっぱり気持ちいい！
飲み放題のお酒に完璧なサンセット！

クルーズ中、クジラの親子が現れ、息つぎを教えている様子も見ることができました。

サンセットを楽しむカタマラン号はあちこちにあり、すれ違いざまに相手に手を振ると嬉しそうに手を振ってくれたり！

海の上はみんな仲間〜〜♪

また是非利用したいです。

次は朝から乗るのもいいな〜。
多分我が家はこちら、定番アクティビティとなりそうです。

This was the second time we did this dinner Cruise but this time we took our family with us. We were not disappointed. The care with the service and entertainment was excellent. We would gladly recommend this everyone. The only problem was that my wife does not eat crab but made do with what was available to eat.

Fantastic view, great food, enjoyable entertainment, friendly and professional staff. Felt like king and queen for the night.

The captain and staff were amazing and made the night even better than expected! The sights were amazing, catamaran was enjoyable, music was hopping and the drinks were flowing! We can't wait to go back.

I had experienced a sunset cruise on a large cruise ship before, but this was my first yacht cruise. I was a bit anxious about getting seasick, but it turned out to be completely fine.

We gathered at the meeting point at 4:30 PM for the 5 PM departure. It seemed a bit early, as we were informed that the actual gathering time was 10 minutes before departure, so we waited on the beach for a little while. Check-in started around 4:45 PM. At the beach, I showed the voucher to the staff, boarded the yacht, and before that, a cheerful staff member took a picture of us with the yacht in the background. You can purchase this photo after disembarking (we didn’t buy it).

After boarding, we listened to some safety instructions (like not leaning over the edge and not standing in the captain's area), and then we set sail! Almost immediately, the captain got everyone excited by asking, "Who wants a Mai Tai?" and everyone responded enthusiastically. Of course, there are soft drinks available for those who prefer non-alcoholic options, so no worries there.

After about an hour of enjoying the gentle breeze and the beautiful scenery of Waikiki, we turned around just past Diamond Head. Since sunset was around 6:25 PM, we were able to enjoy it perfectly. Everyone was in high spirits, and we had a wonderful time together. The sunset was clear with no clouds, which was breathtaking! This was the highlight of my trip, and I would love to participate again.

As for the passengers, about 40% were American, 40% Japanese, and around 20% Korean. You only get wet when boarding and disembarking from the steps, so regular clothing is fine. It's best to wear shoes that are easy to take off. I think only those who are very sensitive to motion sickness might need medication.

Although my English is not very good, we managed just fine.

大型客船でサンセットクルーズはしたことがありましたが、初めてのヨットクルーズ。酔わないかなど不安でしたが、全く大丈夫でした。
5時出航のため、4時半に集合場所へ。まだ早かったのか、再度集合時間は10分前でと告げられ少しビーチで待つことに。4時45分くらいから受付開始。ビーチで受付のお姉さんにバウチャーを見せて、乗船、とその前に元気なお姉さんがヨットをバックに写真をパチリ。下船後、買うことができます。(私たちは買いませんでした)
乗船してから注意事項(乗り出さないとか船頭で立たないとか)を聞いて、いざ出航！すぐに船長が『マイタイ飲みたい人～♪』と盛り上げてくれて一同ハーイヽ( ・∀・)ﾉとマイタイ大会です。もちろんお酒が弱い人のためのソフトドリンクはありますのでご安心を。
出航してから1時間くらい風に吹かれながら、まったりとワイキキの風景を楽しみ、ダイヤモンドヘッドを少し過ぎた辺りでUターン。日没が6時25分くらいだったので、ちょうどいい具合にサンセットを楽しむことができました。みんな出来上がっているので、いい感じで盛り上がり楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。そして雲もないサンセット。感動でした！この旅一番の思い出です。また参加したいです。
その他…
乗客はアメリカ人が4割、日本人4割、韓国人2割くらいの割合でした。
濡れるのは乗船と下船のタラップのところだけなので、服装は普通でOKです。靴は脱ぎやすいものがよいでしょう。酔い止めもよっぽど揺れに弱い人以外はいらないかと。
英語はあまりできない私たちでしたが、なんとかなります。

Overall the cruise was pretty great. Every time ive been i get sea sick and usually its very easy to get the drink mixture for seasickness but my waiter sucked he was unprofessional and never came back without tracking him down. If that wasnt bad enough he never came back to give me more crab legs. Thats one of the main reasons my wife and come on this cruise. This experience was worse than before. I feel as though maybe he was new.i WOULD DEFINITELY recommend this cruise to anybkdy looking for something nice for a date night.

We woke up early and went, and we were able to see whales beautifully, so the whole family was satisfied and came back happy. If we have the chance to come to Hawaii again in winter, I would like to participate again.

朝早起きして行きましたが見事にクジラを見ることが出来て家族全員満足して帰ってきました、また冬にハワイに来る機会が有れば参加してみたいです。

This was my first experience in the ocean and snorkelling and sailing. The crew was excellent. Professional, knowledgeable, and very fun. Felt very safe and comfortable at all times. Saw multiple sea turtles, tropical fish, an octopus, sea urchins, and an amazing view of diamond head and Waikiki beach. You won't regret it.

A Japanese guide accompanied us on the shuttle bus, and there were announcements in English followed by Japanese translations on the ship. There was also another Japanese staff member on board.

I was able to spend the time without any inconvenience at all.

There were no participants on the breakfast course. Even without that option, coffee and tea were available for free. With just under 40 people in total, it felt very relaxed.

As for the whales, we were able to see them spouting several times. Although they were a bit far away, it was exciting to see them both over there and here.

Even without specific announcements, everyone was helpful, and I was able to enjoy my time with people from other countries!!

I was worried about seasickness since I was with my mother, but it was so calm that I hardly noticed we had set sail, and there was no rocking at all.

送迎バスから日本人ガイドが同行、船内のアナウンスも英語の後に日本語の通訳の説明がありました。船内にはもう一人日本語スタッフがいらっしゃいました。

全く不自由なく過ごせました。

朝食付きコースの方はいなかったです。無しのコースでもコーヒーや紅茶は飲み放題です。全員で40名弱、とても少なかったのでゆっくりできました。

肝心なクジラですが何度も潮吹きが見られました。少し遠いいですがあっちもこっちもという感じで盛り上がりました。

特にアナウンスがなくても皆さんが教えてくれるので他の国の方々と楽しく過ごせました！！

母と一緒で船酔いを心配していたのですが、出航したのもわからないくらい静かで全く揺れはなかったです。

I was anxious about whether we would see whales, but luckily we encountered them. They showed us spyhopping and breaching, which was very moving. The crew members were cheerful and kind, making it easy to participate with peace of mind. Since breakfast was included, I planned to eat after watching the whales, but when I returned to the boat, they had started clearing away breakfast, so I couldn't eat at my leisure, which was disappointing.

クジラが現れるかどうか、不安だったけど・・運よく遭遇でき・・スパイホップやブローも見せてくれ、とても感動しました。
クルーのメンバーも明るく親切で、安心して参加できました。
朝食付きだったので、クジラを見て朝食を食べようと、船内に戻ったら、朝食の片付けが始まっており、ゆっくり食べることが出来ず、残念でした。

It's expensive. If you make a reservation on-site, it will only cost $99. Also, Hilton guests can view the model room for free. I'm very satisfied with the experience!

高いです。
現地で予約、したら９９ドルで済みます。
また、ヒルトン滞在者が現地のモデルルーム見学すれば無料で見られます。
内容は大満足ですよ！

What a wonderful experience!
The crew on the Holokai did an exceptional job of taking care of us.
We even got to meet the fabulous owner of the Holokai, Soo.
We would highly recommend watching the beautiful Waikiki sunset aboard the newest catamaran on Waikiki! It was also fun eating at the Shorebird. We had a table right near the beach. A few steps out from the restaurant and you can see the Hilton fireworks show!
All in all, a great experience!
A big Mahalo to Soo and the crew of the Holokai!

I've been diving all over the world for the past 15 years and this is by far one of my favorites. Beautiful water with greater than 50 feet of visibility. Saw seven sea turtles up close and it was just a spectacular experience. Make sure to rent the fins from the beach, worth it. Crew was knowledgeable, friendly and just all around awesome. So was the house special drink. This is a not to missed experience with a company that makes it unforgettable. They will absolutely see me again.

I made a reservation for the night of my arrival on Oahu! We had dinner at a different restaurant beforehand. The show was so lively, in a way that you don't see in Japan, and I had a great time!

Since it's located in the center of Waikiki, I was able to go shopping while still in a festive mood. At the end of the show, we could take photos, and I took one with Michael and Celine!

One disappointing thing was that since it was close to the hotel, I opted for no transportation, but the explanation for the voucher was unclear, and I had trouble purchasing the tickets. It said "meet on-site," so I waited in front of the ticket counter, but when the time came, I ended up buying them myself. There were many Japanese people who seemed to be guides, but there was no announcement or anything. I thought there would be someone there since it said to gather, but that wasn't the case. It might be an issue of comprehension, but I wish it had been explained more clearly.

I arrived early and waited, but ended up in the back row, so I feel like there's no point in reserving through Veltra next time. The audience was about two-thirds full.

In response to the above comments, I will give the lowest rating due to the standard response. The show itself is wonderful, so I recommend it to those who are unsure!

オアフ島到着日の夜に予約！食事は別のレストランで食べてから。ショーは日本にはないかんじの盛り上がり方で、とっても楽しかったです！
ワイキキの中心部にあるため盛り上がった気分のままショッピングに行けます。ショーの最後には写真撮影もでき、マイコーとセリーヌと撮りました！
ひとつ残念だったのは、ホテルから近かったため送迎なしにしたところ、バウチャーの説明が分かりづらくチケット購入に手間取りました。
[現地集合]とあり窓口前でずっと待っていましたが時間になってしまい、自分で買いました。ガイドらしき日本人もたくさんいましたが呼びかけも何もありませんでした。集合というからには誰かいるものだと思ったのですが違ったのですね。読解力の問題かもしれませんがもっと分かりやすく記載して頂きたかったです。
せっかく早く着いて待っていたのに結局後ろの席になったため、次はベルトラで予約する意味はないかなというかんじです。客入りは3分の2くらいでした。

以上のコメントに対し、定型文での返答の為、最低評価にさせて頂きます。
ショー自体は素晴らしいものですので迷ってる方にはオススメですよ。