All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

This was a great ride. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Our pilot was wonderful and did a very good job of explaining everything during the trip. Would love to do it again some day.

This time, unfortunately, I couldn't encounter any whales, but I was surprised by the differences in the plan's content. Despite paying a bit more for a tour that was supposed to have Japanese guidance, there was only an English explanation. Additionally, even though iced tea was listed as a beverage, it wasn't available, and I was told that while there was Japanese tea, it would be at an extra charge. I almost want a refund because, in a way, it was a memorable tour.

今回、残念ながらホエールには遭遇出来なかったんですが、それよりプランの内容に違いがありビックリしました。少し高いお金を払い日本語案内があるものを選んだにも関わらず英語オンリーの解説しかなくしかも飲み物にアイスティーが記載されているにも関わらず用意がなく日本茶なら有料だがあるとの返答。料金を返金してもらいたいぐらいある意味心に残るツアーでした。

We had a blast with the Holokai Catamaran. The crew was fantastic, and we saw lots of marine life including whales, turtles, and even an octopus. My only regret is that we didn't have time to book a sunset cruise on this trip.

Great buffet lunch, accommodating service staff and siting a number of whales - what could be better?

I highly recommend this tour.

This is by far one of the best thing s I did in Hawaii, and the tour was well planned, on time. Our driver was amazing!! Such a brilliant day!

We saw a family of whales on our trip! It was a good day out although I think it would be better to see them on another island....

Great staff and chill crowd, fantastic views of Waikiki's skyline, even saw a whale! Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Oahu!

We watched the sunset with my grandchild and two daughters, just the four of us. We were the only Japanese people there, and everyone spoke only English, but the atmosphere was great. Usually, we go on a dinner cruise, but this was a friendly and cheerful sunset cruising experience!

孫と娘2人、4人でサンセットを眺めました、日本人は私ども4人だけで、オンリーイングリッシュですがふんいきで内容はOKです、いつもはディナーショーつきの客船ですが、フレンドリーな和気あいあいのサンセットクルージングですよ〜！

We watched a Japanese video at the shop beforehand and then headed to the beach. It was quite tiring, but since it was a longboard, I managed to stand up and ride the waves properly. Everyone was able to ride the waves. Paddling is extremely exhausting. They lend you rash guards and boots. They also burn the images taken at the shop onto a CD and sell them. If you like them and want to buy, it's a good idea to bring some money.

事前にお店で日本語のビデオを見て、ビーチへ。
結構疲れますが、ロングボードなので何とか立てて、ちゃんと波にも乗れました。
全員がちゃんと波に乗ってました。
パドリングが滅茶滅茶疲れます。
ラッシュガードとブーツは貸してくれます。
お店で写した画像をCDに焼いて売ってくれます。気に入って購入する場合もあるので、お金を持って行った方が良いです。

I opted for the Hawaiian buffet dinner and show. The tables for eight are set up outside on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, so you will be seated with others. While enjoying a complimentary Mai Tai, I watched the hula performance by four dancers, and after a while, the buffet began. Well, it was just an ordinary buffet. At $54, I personally recommend dining at a restaurant within the Royal Hawaiian Center and participating in just the show.

The main show was enjoyable. The performances of Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, even as impersonations, were fantastic. Personally, I found the hula and Tahitian dance more impressive than the impersonations. Since it's a theater, the sound system is good, allowing for a powerful hula performance.

The theater is air-conditioned, so I think it's a good idea to bring a long-sleeved cover-up.

ハワイアンビュッフェディナー＆ショーにしました。
ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4F野外に設置された8人掛けテーブルに詰めて座らせられるので相席になります。無料のマイタイを飲みながら4人のダンサーのフラを見てしばらくするとビュッフェ開始。まぁ〜普通のビュッフェです。
コレに$54となると？？？個人的にはロイヤルハワイアンセンター内のレストランで食事をしてショーだけのプランで参加をオススメするかな。

メインのショーは楽しかったです。
ガガ様やマイケル・ジャクソンはモノマネとは言え素晴らしいパフォーマンスでした。
個人的にはモノマネよりもフラダンスやタヒチアンダンスの方が見応えがあった。
劇場なので音響がいいので迫力があるフラが見れます。

劇場内はクーラーが効いているので長袖の羽織るものは持って行った方がいいと思います。

The cocktail cruise features only Mai Tai cocktails, but there is a wide variety of drinks available, including wine, beer, and soft drinks. It seems that reservations can be made right by the beach, and on the day I participated, it was fully booked with mostly Western participants. The staff only speaks English, so I was initially worried about whether I would enjoy it, but as the drinks flowed and the music started, the atmosphere gradually became lively. When a bonito jumped out of the sea, everyone gasped in awe, and when a whale's tail was spotted, there was a collective cheer. Then, at the moment the sun began to set, a whale jumped right in front of everyone’s gaze. Fortunately, we all got to share that fleeting scene of the sunset and the whale together. Oh my gosh! It became an unforgettable memory. If you take a seat on the left side of the boat, you can enjoy the sunset directly in front of you on the way back.

カクテルはマイタイだけのマイタイ・クルーズです。ワインやビール、ソフトドリンクなど飲み物は豊富です。
ビーチ脇でも予約が取れるようで参加した日は満席で欧米人の参加者がほとんどでした。
スタッフは英語しか喋りません。なので最初は楽しめるか不安ですが、お酒が入って音楽が鳴り始めるとだんだん盛り上がってきます。
カツオが海を跳ねるとオゥと皆で感嘆し、クジラの尻尾が見えるとワーッとなります。
そしていよいよ日が沈む瞬間、皆の視線の先でクジラが飛び跳ねました。
とてもラッキーなことに夕焼けとクジラの一瞬の光景を全員で共有できました。オーマイガッ！
忘れられない思い出になりました。
船の進行方向に対して左側の席を取ると帰り道に正面でサンセットを見ることができますよ。

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE, GREAT FOOD AND BEAUTIFUL SHOW. THE PRICE WAS ALSO VERY GOOD WE WERE ABLE TO SEE THE SHOW UP CLOSE. WOULD BOOK THRU VELTRA AGAIN.

I was thrilled to experience it for the first time! It was a wonderful night where I could really see the difference in the quality of the show. As expected, it was top-notch... I've seen various shows, so I could tell right away (*^-^*). I will definitely come back again!

一度体験してみたかったので感激しました！ショーの格の違いが良く解る素敵な夜でした。
さすがに一流ですね…いろんなショーを見たので直ぐわかりました(*^-^*)
またリピします

Awesome Boat, great crew, good food, spent a lot of time watching whales.

I made a reservation for private lessons for myself and my daughter, who is under 13 years old. Normally, there should be two instructors available since an instructor is required for each child under 13, but there was only one. They quickly called in another instructor, but I wonder about the situation.

13歳以下の娘と2人分、プライベートレッスンで、予約をしたのですが、本来なら13歳以下はインストラクターが必ずつかなくてはならないので、インストラクターは二人用意されているはずなのに、一人しかいなかった。急きょもう一人よんでくれましたが、いかがなものか。

The dinner cruise was amazing, dinner was great, service was awesome.

We travelled with 3 small children. This catamaran sail was amazing. Staff took us to a great spot for turtles and assisted our kids in the water and onboard. After snorkeling we saw whales and dolphins. Relaxed, fun cruise staff went above and beyond highly recommend

It felt like it started and ended somewhat aimlessly. It must be great for children and the elderly.

なんとなく始まりなんとなく終わった感じです。
お子さんとかお年寄りにはとてもいいんでしょうね。

I saw a feature on Hawaii on TV that introduced this tour, and I really wanted to participate, so I signed up. All the staff are locals, and they only speak English. It might be nice to view Waikiki from the ocean, but it was a bit different from what was shown on TV, which was disappointing. If you're looking to enjoy a sense of activity, other sailing tours might be better.

テレビでハワイの特集をしているのを見たときに、このツアーを紹介していてぜひ参加したいと思い、申し込みました。スタッフは全員地元の方で、英語しか通じません。沖から宿泊しているワイキキを眺めるのにはいいかもしれませんが、ちょっとテレビで紹介していたものとは違っていて残念でした。アクティビティな感覚を楽しむのであれば、ほかのセーリングツアーのほうがいいかもしれません。

I was already feeling excited before the tour even started with the bus pickup around the hotels in Waikiki. The boat was larger than I expected and spacious, so I think it would be hard to get seasick unless the waves were really rough.

We had a meal on the boat, but I wouldn't get my hopes up about it. It was just ordinary local cuisine.

Inside the boat, they showed us pictures and explained things in English. It was labeled as having a Japanese guide, but there was none at all. I think they should revise that description.

When I went out on the deck, the weather was nice and the view was amazing. I felt like it was the right time to go out, but I wish they had informed us when we could go out.

Fortunately, we were able to see three whales swimming alongside us, and we got to see a lot of spouts. We even encountered one that was flipping its large tail while diving.

There were tourists from various countries on board, and everyone had their own way of enjoying the experience. I found myself having fun too, thanks to a lady who was joyfully shouting and celebrating.

ワイキキのホテルを回りながらのバスピックアップで、参加前から気分が高揚しました。
船は思っていたより大きくて、ゆったりしているので、よほど波が荒くなければ酔いにくいんじゃないかと思います。

船の中で食事を食べるのですが、これはあまり期待しない方がいいです。
ごく普通の現地料理。

船内で、写真を見せながら英語で説明をしてくれます。日本語ガイドと表記されていましたが、それは一切ありませんでした。これは表記は改めた方がいいと思います。

甲板に出ると、天候が良く素晴らしい景色でした。
これも、なんとなく今のタイミングだと思ってデッキに出たんですが、いつから出ていいのかは言ってほしいところですね。

運よく、3匹の鯨と並走で、潮吹きはたくさん見ることが出来まして、潜る際に大きく尾びれを回しているところにも遭遇できました。

色々な国から集まった観光客が乗り込んでいて、楽しみ方も様々。
大声で騒いで喜んでいるおばさまにつられて、こちらも楽しくなりました。

The tour was professionally organised and well run. The boat provided plenty of viewing opportunities for all onboard. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable. We found some whales but didn't get really close (which was the only downside).

The tour is for everybody. I think it'll be more species but it's a good one to go with children.

We sailed Christmas Day and it was the perfect way to spend the day. The crew were friendly and we had a great sail - well worth the cost

We participated as a family of six (including three members in their 60s)! We signed up for the normal grade, but due to some mix-up, it seems the best seats were booked for us, and since it was fully booked on the day, we enjoyed the show from the front row. The impact was completely different!

We were able to go get the buffet early and enjoyed both the shell lei and the fresh flower lei, which made the family very happy! We took lots of photos, and everyone had the best smiles. I even got a drawing of my favorite honu (sea turtle) done with magic, which was super exciting!

Since it was a Polynesian show, we experienced various performances like hula, Tahitian, and Maori, and we received a lot of energy from it. At the end, we also got to take photos with the handsome and beautiful dancers, which made the older members of the family very happy (laughs).

After returning home, we kept talking about how great and fun the show was; it seems to have left a lasting impression. We definitely want to participate again, and of course, in the best seats!

家族６人(内３名は60代)で参加しました！
ノーマルグレードで申し込んだのですが、何かの手違いか一番良いお席がブッキングされていたようで、当日は満席のためそのまま最前列で楽しませて頂きました。やはり迫力が全然違います！
ブュッフェも早めに取りに行かせてもらいシェルレイと生花のレイと２つ頂き、家族は大喜び！
写真もたくさんとって頂き皆最高の笑顔でした♪
マジックで大好きなホヌ(海亀)を書いてもらい、めちゃあがりました！
ポリネシアショーなのでフラ、タヒチ、マオリなど様々でエネルギーを沢山頂きました。
最後に美男美女ダンサーさんたちと写真もとれて年配組も大喜びでした(笑)
帰ってきてからも、ショー良かったね楽しかったねと一番印象に残ったようです。
ぜひまた、参加したいです。もちろん一番良いお席で♪

The whole trip was very pleasent enjoyed the food and staff were very helpful

I searched for various luaus and chose Hilton Hawaiian Village this time. It was an impressive luau, and the venue was packed. The food was average, but it was definitely the right choice to get the premium seats; being guided to the very front was fantastic!

ルアウショウーをいろいろ検索して今回ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジを選択しました、迫力のルアウでした、会場も満席でした、食事はこんな感じで普通でした、プレミアムシートで正解でした一番前に案内されとても良かった！

It was quite far, but I was able to see whales. I took photos before getting on the boat, and they were being distributed on the boat, but I wasn't sure if it was part of the service. I didn't receive any photos... However, it was great that there were photos of the whales taken by the staff with a telephoto lens available for purchase.

何とか遠でしたが、クジラを見ることができました。
船に乗る前に写真を撮って、船で配ってましたが、サービスだったのでしょうか。
よくわからず、写真もらえず。。
スタッフの人が望遠レンズで撮ったクジラの写真が販売されていて、よかった。

We spent Christmas in Hawaii and went on this excursion and absolutely loved it!!! The crew was fabulous and we would do this excursion again!!! Saw a turtle and a shark and lots of other cool stuff!!! Great excursion to do 1st!!! Some folks may need a little dramimine for motion sickness, however, you don't even notice how far down you are, it's amazing!!!

We spent Christmas in Hawaii and went on this excursion and absolutely loved it!!! The crew was fabulous and we would do this excursion again!!!

The weather was nice, and I had high hopes, but unfortunately, I didn't get to see any whales. However, I enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and other sights from the sea. I was so focused on the direction where the photographer was aiming his camera, hoping to spot a whale, that I ended up feeling a bit seasick.

The lunch buffet might be a bit disappointing if you imagine it by Japanese standards; it felt more like a school cafeteria lunch. If you stay out on the deck trying to see whales, you might miss out on eating. Once you head back, the food will be cleared away, so it's better to go inside and eat at your convenience.

Even though they say there is a "Japanese guide," the person who picks you up and the one explaining about the whales both spoke English. There might have been someone who could speak Japanese somewhere, but you need to look at the photo materials on the boat to learn about the whales yourself.

If you don't see any whales, the tour is just a boat ride out to sea and back to the port, so whether you enjoy it or not really depends on luck.

天気も良く期待していましたが残念ながらクジラには会えませんでした。
しかし、海から見るダンヤモンドヘッドなどの景色は楽しめました。
カメラマンがカメラを構えている方向にクジラが出るのかと海面に目を見張っていたせいか、ちょっと船酔いしてしまいました。
ランチビュッフェは日本基準で想像するとちょっとがっかりかもしれません。学食のランチのような感じです。クジラを見ようとずっとデッキに出ていると食べ損ねてしまいます。帰路についたら片付けられてしまうので適当に中に入って食べたほうがいいです。
「日本語ガイド」といっても送迎の人も、クジラの説明の人も英語です。おそらくどこかに日本語ができる人がいたのかもしれません。自分で船内の写真資料を見てクジラのことを知る必要があります。
クジラが見られなければ港から沖に船で出て帰ってくるだけのツアーですので楽しめるかどうかは「運」次第です。