All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

My wife, 11 month old daughter, and boarded the Star of Honolulu, on the One Star package. The night started with a Mai Tai, which was quite strong (coming as a surprise to me as in my experience, “welcome drinks” tend to be very watered down), and we were taken to our table with our appetizers ready and waiting for us. The food was fantastic! I’m going to be honest; I had low expectations for the food. All you can eat crab on a ship, generally does not mean “high quality” to me. And boy was I proven wrong. The crab especially was very tasty, and my wife and I definitely took advantage of the “all you can eat” description. The show was also very fun to watch, with examples of dances of different styles from around Polynesia. The service from our waiter, Chad, was excellent as well: my water was never empty, empty plates were taken as soon as I was finished, and the crab kept coming. I’ve already suggested the Star of Honolulu to family members for when they visit.

I think there are seasonal factors involved, but I was able to see the whale's spout and tail, which looked small. I was very happy to see the dolphins up close instead of the whales! ★

時期的な問題もあると思いますが、くじらの潮吹きやしっぽが小さく見れました。
鯨に代わりにいるかを近くで見れたのでとても嬉しかったです★

There were only two Japanese families, and the rest were foreigners. The instructor's English had a thick accent (Yankee-style speaking), making it difficult to understand. I could only grasp about half of the meaning. Still, it was not a problem. We snorkeled for about 30 minutes to an hour off the coast of Waikiki. Since we had elementary school children with us, we brought life jackets, snorkels, masks, fins, and marine shoes from Japan. We encountered fish and turtles (honu). Bringing a waterproof camera is the best.

We departed in the morning, and the weather was cloudy with occasional sunshine, so it was cold on the boat after snorkeling. Especially with wet swimsuits and rash guards, it was chilly. It's essential to bring a thick bath towel from the hotel. Foreigners seem fine being naked, though.

After that, we went sailing towards Kahala. It was nice to see the Waikiki Beach hotel group from a different angle offshore. The group photo taken at departure was about $15, roughly the size of B5. It turned out quite nicely. This tour might be a bit tough for children under kindergarten age.

In summary: It's impossible for toddlers to be in the sea without being able to touch the bottom, just with a Styrofoam stick! Life jackets are essential. Bring a bath towel for warmth. And it costs $15.

日本人ファミリーは２組だけでそれ以外は外国人。インストラクターの英語が訛っていて（ヤンキー風しゃべり）聞き取りにくい。半分くらいの意味しかわからず。それでも問題なし。ワイキキの沖合いで３０分から１時間くらいシュノーケリング。うちは小学生もいたので日本からライフベスト、シュノーケル、水中マスク、フィン、マリンシューズを持参。魚や亀（ホヌ）に遭遇。防水カメラ持参がベスト。
朝出発で天候がくもり、時々晴れだったのでシュノーケリングの後は船上では寒いです。特に濡れた水着やラッシュガードは寒い。ホテルから厚手のバスタオル持参が必須。外人は裸でも平気みたいですが。
その後カハラ方面へセーリング。沖合いからのワイキキビーチホテル群がいつもと違う方向から見れて良かったです。
出発時に撮ったグループ写真が確か１５＄。Ｂ５くらいの大きさ。　なかなかきれいに撮れてましたよ。幼稚園児以下はこのツアーは少々きついかも。
総括：足の届かない海に発砲スチロールの棒だけで幼児は無理！ライフベストが必須です。
寒さ対策のバスタオル。　そして１５＄。

On the day of the show, it started with Presley, Steven Tyler, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and then Presley again. To be honest, aside from Steven Tyler, the performances were a bit underwhelming, and I felt that the impersonators in Japan were better at portraying Michael and Madonna. It seems that the performers change depending on the day, but overall, the show had an enjoyable structure, and I was able to see Polynesian dance at both the opening and closing, so it felt like the content of the show was worth the price.

当日は、プレスリー、スティーブンタイラー、マイケルジャクソン、マドンナ、プレスリーの順番で、ショーが始まりました。
正直、スティーブンタイラー以外は微妙で、マイケルやマドンナに関しては日本でモノマネしている人の方が上手かった様な気もします。
日によって出演者が異なる様ですが、全体的にショーとしては楽しめる構成となっており、ポリネシアンダンスもオープニングとエンディングで見れましたので、金額に見合ったショーの内容であったように思えます。

The ocean in Hawaii was beautiful. I have also been on Atlantis in Guam, but I feel like the ocean was clearer in Hawaii. I was able to see turtles too!

ハワイの海、きれいでした。グアムでもアトランティスに乗ったことがあるのですが、
グアムより海がきれいだった気がします。
カメも見ることができましたよ！

The show was very entertaining, we had so much fun! The staff were very friendly and caring. Since I have small children; they were always checking on us, made sure that my kids are entertained as well! The dancers were amazing too!
I brought my entire family with me, my husband, and our children (ages 8, 6, and 12mos), at first, I had to think twice if I really should bring them to this kind of show but since they love music and they’re on their spring break too, I took them there anyway…and I never regret it!
WOW! The show was outstanding! Michael Jackson had the real moves and never failed our expectation, it was so real! Steven Tyler looks exactly like Steven, performing in front of our eyes and his entrance to the stage was the best when he flew in a harness to the stage. We absolutely loved their performances that even my kids were dancing too! This show is definitely a great place to take your stress away!

Dinner buffet at the Tree Top Lanai are very delicious as well.

The drivers were so nice and explained the island's history and helped us understand about hawaii.I LOVED IT!! I would recommend the dry snorkel and a life vest if you arent a good swimmer but defiantly the underwater camera because you see amazing fishes

In March, there is a high probability of seeing whales raising their young near Diamond Head, so I decided to join the tour. During the first trip, I spotted a spout and moved the boat closer, but I couldn't observe anything further. However, this tour offers a free reschedule if you don't see anything, so I participated again for a second chance. During the second trip, I saw about 20 spouts, around 20 tail flukes, and three dives, so I was very satisfied with the experience. I would like to join again.

3月はかなりの確率でダイヤモンドヘッド付近において子育て中のくじらを見ることができるということで参加しました。１回目は潮吹きを確認し船を進めるもののそれ以上の観測はできませんでした。しかし、このツアーは見れないときは無料で次回の振替権をくれたので、リベンジをすべく２回目に参加しました。２回目では潮吹き20回くらい、尾びれも20回くらい、ダイビングも３回ととても旺盛に動いてくれたので大満足でした。
また、参加したいと思います。

There were a lot of participants, so I couldn't hear the explanation very well.
There were many sunken ships in the sea, which was a bit disappointing...
The sea turtles were great.

参加の人数が多くて、説明がよく聞こえなかった。
海の中も沈没船が多くて、少し残念。。。
ウミガメは良かった。

Excellent value, responsive and didicated to service. Thanks

I boarded the ship on February 28th, and the weather was wonderful. The sunset over Diamond Head and the Hawaiian breeze felt great... I even saw whales, it was just amazing! Next time, I want to go with my family.

2月28日に乗船しました、天候にも恵まれ夕日にダイアモンドヘッドそしてハワイの風が気持ちいい…鯨まで見れてもう最高！次回は家族で行きたいです。

We used this service as a family. It included my elderly parents, my uncle and aunt, and my siblings. The ages ranged from older to younger, but everyone was very satisfied. Feeling the wind while cruising on a yacht, which is different from a luxury cruise ship, was fun for us in a more attraction-like sense. However, there was no one who spoke Japanese, so we couldn't understand the pre-participation explanation at all, and we also couldn't follow the announcements during the cruise, which was a bit scary, but that was part of the charm. We enjoyed ourselves with the cheerful crew and other guests. Drinks were free, but there didn't seem to be any non-alcoholic options. For those who can't drink alcohol, you'll quickly realize after taking a sip that it's better to avoid it. Also, the meeting point at the Waikiki Ligar Catamaran was surprisingly hard to find. I recommend checking the map in advance.

家族で利用しました。
年配の両親、親戚のおじ夫婦、私たち兄弟です。
年齢は年配～若手までですが、全員大満足でした。
風を感じながら、豪華客船とは違うヨット？でのクルーズのほうが
私たちにとってはアトラクション的な意味合いでも、楽しかったです。
でも、日本語をしゃべれる人がいなかったので、参加前の説明もまったくわからず、
クルーズ中の案内もわからず・・って意味では少し怖かったけど、
それもご愛嬌。
陽気なクルーと、外人さんたちとみんなで楽しめました。
飲み物はフリーですが、ノンアルコールは、ない感じでした。
お酒が飲めない方は、一口飲めばすぐにわかると思いますが
飲まないほうが無難です。
あと集合場所のワイキキリガーカタマランが意外にわかりづらかったです。
事前に地図で調べていくことをお勧めします。

As a whale watching experience, it was very disappointing. This is all we saw (and everything was very far away).

- A couple of brief spouts
- A fleeting glimpse of a tail

Additionally, there were so many people on the deck that if a large person was in front, I couldn't see anything at all. I could only see people's backs and heads.

I understand that how active the whales are depends on luck, but it was just too disappointing for the price. Since large boats can't get close, even if we saw big movements like breaching, it would still be a distant event.

I would have preferred to enjoy other activities for this time and cost. I definitely cannot recommend this to acquaintances.

ホエールウォッチングとしては、とてもがっかりする内容でした。
見たのはこれだけでした。(しかもどれもとても遠くで。)

・一瞬の潮吹きを2，3回程度
・尾ひれを一瞬

また、デッキにとても人が多いため、体の大きな人が前にいると全く見えません。人の背中と頭しか見えない状況でした。

くじらがどれだけ活発に動いてくれるかは運次第なのだとも分かっていますが、
価格に見合わず、あまりにも残念でした。
大型船では近くまで行けないので、たとえブリーチのような大きな動きを見れたとしても遠くの出来事なのだろうと思います。

この時間と料金で他のアクティビティを楽しんだ方が良かったです。
知り合いには絶対にお勧めできません。

The luau was really good.. We went as a family and everyone enjoyed it. I would recommend that you request a middle table. We made our reservation (premium seats) 6 months previously and were seated at the far right table. Some of the people with regular seats had better views than our seats. Although we enjoyed it a lot it would of been nice to have the center tables to the stage especially for the premium price we paid.

The food was great as well as the service
I would highly recommend this luau to all. It was spectacular

Perhaps my expectations were too high, or the brochure was just that wonderful, or maybe the whales were not in a good mood...

I only saw a few distant tail slaps and spouts, but there was no dynamic breaching.

It might be that the timing was just too late.

The waves were mild, but I still think motion sickness medication is necessary. It is available at ABC (with Japanese signage), so you can easily get it on-site.

期待が大きすぎたのか、パンフレットが素晴らしいのか、
それともクジラのご機嫌が悪かったのか・・・・

潮吹き、尻尾は遠くに数回見えただけで
ダイナミックなブリーチングはありませんでした。

やはり時期が遅すぎるかもしれません。

揺れは少ないですがやはり酔い止めは必要と思います。
ＡＢＣで売っています（日本語表示）ので現地調達可能です。

My wife and I enjoyed the activity.

As the reviews suggested, I was really able to see a whale a little! However, I only caught a glimpse of the tail a few times, and it wasn't as impressive as the full body or jumping shots you often see in photos. Just being able to see it was lucky, though... Once they surface for a breath, they don't come back up for about ten minutes, so I didn't get to see them frequently. However, there was drink service, and I didn't feel seasick, so I was able to enjoy the cruising experience comfortably! The view of Waikiki from the sea was also great!

口コミの噂どうり本当に鯨を少し見られました！
ただ尾の方を数回確認しましたが良くある写真みたいに全体やジャンプしてる所ではないので迫力にはかけました。
見られただけでもラッキーなのですが・・・
一度息継ぎに浮上すると１０分ほどは浮上してこないので頻繁に見ることはありませんでした。
ただドリンクのサービスもあるし船酔いもなかったのでクルージングを気持ちよく楽しめました！
海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです♪

It's simply fun. I was a bit anxious at first because there weren't many Japanese people, but once I toasted with a Mai Tai and had some drinks, it didn't matter. Surrounded by cheerful Westerners, I enjoyed the atmosphere, was moved by the sunset, and immersed myself in the travel experience.

I recommend using this on the last day of your trip.

単純に楽しいです。
あまり日本人がいないため最初はちょっと不安でしたが、マイタイで乾杯してお酒が入れば関係ありません。
陽気な西洋人に囲まれて一緒に盛り上がり、夕陽を見て感動し、旅情に浸れます。

利用は旅行の最終日がおススメです。

We were staying at the Sheraton for a friend's wedding and decided that this was close and a perfect way to spend an evening, and boy were we were right! The delicious and bottomless maitais made for a great night and the best way to enjoy Hawaii's signiature sunshine.

The boat boarded right from the beach almost directly in front of our hotel, and from there we cruised along Waikiki for unbelievable views. The crew was excellent and this is a must do for anyone wanting to go sailing in Hawaii. Enjoy!

I went whale watching for the first time, and it was pretty much as I expected. I caught glimpses of them between the waves. There were many sightings, but they were a bit far away, so it wasn't exactly "breathtaking."

However, I think it's an experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly.

初めてホエールウォッチングをしましたが、だいたい予想通りでした。
波間にちらり、という感じ。
回数は多かったのですが、ちょっと遠くて「大迫力」というわけにはいかなかったです。

でも、お子様からお年寄りまで一緒に楽しめると思います。

Since I was staying at the Hilton, I watched it three times. Even as a repeat visitor, it was enjoyable, so I definitely recommend first-timers to see it at least once. The venue isn't very large, so you can watch the show up close! It's quite impressive! Enjoy it while having dinner.

ヒルトンに宿泊していることもあり、3回観ました。
リピーターでも楽しいので、ぜひ初めての方は1度観て下さい。
そんなに大きくない会場なので、近くでショーを観れますよ！
迫力ありますよ！
ディナーをしながら、楽しんで下さい。

Last time, I participated in the daytime Takamalan. I was very impressed then, so this time I joined the sunset event. The views of Waikiki, the sunset, and Diamond Head from the yacht are all breathtaking. I believe it's definitely worth participating at least once.

前回は昼のタカマランに参加しました。
そのときも大変感動したので今回はサンセットに参加。
ヨットから見るワイキキ・夕日・ダイヤモンドヘッド・どれをとっても感激します。
一度は参加する価値大いにあると思います。

The catamaran ride, which was hard to get on, was exhilarating as we rode over the rough waves, splashing water everywhere due to the strong winds. The drinks were free-flowing. I was satisfied to see two turtles floating in the sea and even spotted a whale's tail.

I was the only Japanese participant, but I wonder if there were any Japanese-speaking staff. It was a bit difficult to join in on the lively atmosphere around me; without good English skills and social abilities, it can be challenging to get into the Spectra Net.

The scenery of Waikiki and the ocean was very beautiful, and I would love to participate again.

なかなか乗れないカタマラン、風が強かったので荒波に乗りあげ水しぶきをあげて走るのは爽快でした。
飲み物はフリードリンクです。
海に浮いているカメを2匹にクジラの尾も見られて満足でした。

日本人の参加は私だけでしたが日本語スタッフはいたのでしょうか？
ちょっと周りの上げ気味のノリに参加しにくいというか、
英語力と社交力がないとスペクトラ・ネットには入りづらいですね。

ワイキキと海の風景もとても美しく、また参加したいです。

The information about the locations within the hotel is unclear, so it's best to arrive early. The show is a mix of Hawaiian, Polynesian, and Micronesian performances, but it feels like a basic dinner show you would find in Hawaii. There are few staff members for the show, and after visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center in the north, it feels lacking. The meal is not as luxurious as one might imagine. The price is appropriate for the food and the show.

I must say again, the guidance boards for the locations are inadequate, and I couldn't find the venue!

とにかくホテル内の場所のインフォメーションが
判りにくいので早めに行くべし。
ショーはハワイアン、ポリネシア、ミクロネシアの
ミックスショーだがハワイでのディナーショーの基本という
感じ。
ショースタッフの数が少なく北部のポリネシアンセンターを
見に行った後だと物足りない。
食事は想像ほどは豪華ではない。
食事とショーで値段相応です。

もう一度言いますけど、場所の案内ボードがテキトウで
会場が判りません！

Since this was my first time participating, I hope my experience can be helpful! I joined with my family (one preschooler). I was concerned about whether it would be a good environment for small children and about seasickness, but I’m glad we chose Navatek for those reasons! It’s more compact than the Star of Honolulu, which allowed us to see dolphins up close, and we were surprisingly able to see whales quite nearby as well, which excited the kids. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but on the day we participated, it was sunny and none of us felt sick at all. I was torn about whether to include a meal, but if you really want to focus on watching whales, it might be better to skip the meal. You can head out to the deck right after departure and enjoy the ocean to your heart's content! (With a meal, you might feel pressured to eat and watch at the same time, so it was the right choice for us to go without a meal.) The deck was refreshing and felt great, but being outside for a long time was colder than I expected. It would be good to have a windbreaker or something that blocks the wind. Whales can be elusive, so I recommend enjoying the watching rather than stressing about taking photos. You can purchase edited photos of the best shots for $20, so if you want a keepsake, that’s an option! (By the way, we bought one.) I hope everyone gets to see them too!

初めての参加で色々迷ったので、体験談参考にして貰えればと思います！
ファミリー（未就学生1名）で参加。気になってたのは「小さい子にも良く見える環境か？」「船酔いは？」などでしたが、その点ではナバテックを選んで正解だったと！スターオブホノルルよりコンパクト？な分、間近にイルカを観る事ができたり、くじらも意外と近くで観る事が出来、子供も興奮してました。船酔いは天候にもよると思いますが、参加した日は晴天で家族全員全く酔いませんでした。食事付きかなしかで迷うとこですが、クジラを真剣に観たい様であれば、食事なしがいいかな？出港してすぐにデッキにでて、思う存分海の上を楽しめるので！（食事があると、食べなきゃ、観なきゃでどっちも中途半端になりそうだったので、私達は食事なしで正解でした。）デッキの上は爽快で気持ち良かったですが、長い時間外にいると想像以上に寒かったです。ウィンブレなど、風を通さない羽織りがあれば安心デス。クジラは神出鬼没なので写真は諦めてウォッチングを楽しんで下さい♫20ドルでベストショットを編集した写真を購入できるので、記念にほしい方はそちらを！（ちなみに我が家は購入しました）
皆さんも観れるとイイですね♫

Off Waikiki Beach.
Even though we only went out to where we could see the coastline, we were able to see sea turtles swimming.
I've experienced snorkeling in various countries, but this was my first encounter with sea turtles.
It was truly amazing, and my son was thrilled as well.

There are no life jackets available for rent.
They do provide foam sticks that can be used for underwater relaxation therapy.
I recommend that those who are not confident swimmers bring their own floaties or similar items.
Especially during this time of year, the waves are high and swimming can be difficult.

While sailing, if you are at the front of the yacht, you might get splashed with water.
Be careful in winter as it can be cold.

ワイキキビーチ沖。
海岸が見えるくらいまでしか出ていないのにウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができました。
シュノーケリングは色々な国の海で経験していますがウミガメとの遭遇は初めてでした。
もう大感動です。息子も大喜びでした。

ライフベストの貸し出しはありません。
水中リラクゼーションエステ？で使うような発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくれます。
泳ぎに自信のない方はご自分で浮き輪など用意されることをお勧めします。
特に今の時期は波も高く泳ぎにくいので。

セーリング中はヨットの前方に居ると水をかぶってしまいます。
冬は寒いので要注意です。

I arrived about 30 minutes late, but I was happy that the staff welcomed me warmly.

The meal was a buffet, and there were a lot of carbohydrate-based dishes. Since the show started while I was eating, I couldn't really eat too much. The drinks included two tickets, and I enjoyed some beer and wine. They were cold and delicious. There were also cakes and coffee. I think it would have been nice to have some "Hawaiian-style" gravy sauce hamburgers as well.

The show was enjoyable for adults. I couldn't help but notice the dancers' inner muscles... However, for elementary school students, the entire show was in English, and they seemed to not understand much. Well, I guess that's due to their lack of study...

Since I was staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, there was little travel involved, and there was a fun photo booth with the dancers on the way back, making for an enjoyable dinner.

In February, the outdoor nights can be a bit chilly, so a jacket is a must.

３０分程遅れて行きましたが、スタッフの方々も気持ちよく対応していただいて嬉しかった。

食事　いわゆるビュッフェです。炭水化物系が多く、食べてる間にショーが始まるのであんまりガツガツ食べる事が出来ませんでした。飲み物もチケット２枚がついていてビールやワインをいただきました。冷えてておいしかったですよ。ケーキやコーヒーもありました。もうちょっと「ザ・ハワイ的」なグレービーソース系ハンバーグとかがあっても良かったかな。

ショー　大人が見るには楽しいショーでした。ダンサーのインナーマッスルが気になって、気になって・・・。ただ小学生的には全編英語で、何やらわからんかったようです。まぁ勉強不足がいかんのでしょうけどもね・・・。

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに宿泊していたので、移動も少なく、帰りにダンサーとの記念設営ブースもあり楽しいディナーになりました。

２月の夜間野外は少し肌寒いので、上着は必須です。

On the last day, I went with a friend.
There were hardly any Japanese participants, so I really felt like I was abroad.
The captain spoke in English, but even though I didn't understand, I enjoyed the atmosphere. The music playing and everyone getting into the groove was fun, and the sunset was truly moving. I was lucky enough to see a whale and a rainbow.

However, even if the weather is nice, I felt cold, so it's definitely best not to stay in a wet swimsuit. A cover-up is absolutely necessary.
The boat sways due to the waves, but the ride isn't too rough. Drinks were distributed freely, but I hardly drank any because it was cold.

The sunset on the last day was really the best!

最終日に友人と乗りました。
参加メンバーに日本人はほとんどいなくて、海外に来たなぁと感じられます。
なにやら英語でキャプテンが話したりしてますが、分からなくても雰囲気で充分楽しめました。音楽が流れて周りもノリノリになるのも楽しかったですし、
サンセットは本当に感動します。偶然クジラや虹見れました。

ただいくら天気が良くても寒いと感じたので、濡れたまま水着で…とかは絶対にやめた方がいいです。羽織りが必ず必要です。
波によって揺れますが激しい運転ではありません。ドリンクは勝手に配られるって感じでほとんど飲んでません。寒かったので。

最終日のサンセットは本当に最高でした！

The dolphins were adorable, and although I had given up on seeing whales, I was able to catch sight of a whale spouting water two or three times from a distance, which made me very satisfied. The price was reasonable, and the daytime view of Diamond Head and the buildings of Waikiki from offshore was also lovely. I highly recommend this course at least once!

いるかの伴走がかわいく、くじらはあきらめておりましたが、
遠目ではありましたが、２～3度　鯨の潮吹きが見ることができ、満足、　料金もリーズナブルで、　沖合からのダイヤモンドヘッドや　ワイキキのビル群の昼間の景色も　素敵でした。
一度は　ぜひ　おすすめコースです！

While the service and the cruise were fine - the Whale Watch promises that vacationers will definitely see whales - I took the cruise expecting to see whales - there were none - Navatek offered a re-sail, which I took expecting to see whales - again there were none, so once again Navatek offered another re-sail - which, since I was at the end of my vacation, I did not take. This was a very disappointing experience and not one that I would repeat. November thru March/April is when I was told that I would see Humpback whales and twice I didn't really see any. At the end of the 2nd cruise, a baby whale finally started breaching but we were so far away, if you didn't have a really good zoom on your camera, you weren't able to get very good pictures.