All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

It was my first time in Hawaii, so I thought it would be nice to see a Hawaiian show. I got good seats, but the place I was directed to was far from the stage. In the end, it was fine because I had children with me, but it wasn't until halfway through the show that the staff finally realized their mistake and spoke to us, yet we didn't move. The stage was clearly visible from anywhere, so I think it wouldn't be a problem to sit anywhere. The food was as I expected—neither particularly good nor bad. I was captivated by the powerful dancing of the performers in the show.

初めてのハワイでしたので、ハワイアンショーを見るのもよいかと思い行ってきました。よい席を取ったのですが、案内された場所はステージから遠い席。結果的には、子供がいたので良かったのですが、ショー途中になってようやくスタッフが間違っていることに気づき声をかけられましたが移動しませんでした。ステージ自体はよく見えるので、どこでも問題ないと思います。料理は想像通りで可もなく不可もなくです。ショー自体は、ダンサーの迫力ある踊りに魅了されました。

The ship we boarded wasn't very large and was quite maneuverable, which I thought was very good. However, as I expected, we could only see the whales from a distance, which was a bit disappointing.

乗船した船はあまり大きくなく小回りも利きましたので非常に良かったと思います。しかし、予想はしてましたが、遠くでしかクジラが見えす、少し残念でした。

While there weren't any instances of whales breaching, I was able to recognize whales three times, which was enjoyable. Additionally, shortly after departing, a pod of dolphins swam alongside us, adding to the excitement. It seems to be a time when there are many young whales with their mothers.

さすがにクジラが飛び上がるところはありませんが、クジラだと認識できる機会が3回もあり、楽しめました。
また、出港早々にイルカの群れが並走してくれて盛り上げてくれました。
子供のクジラを連れている時期が頻度が高そうです。

Our first luau was enjoyable for all seven family members!

Before participating, I thought it might be too expensive considering the cost performance, but overall, I was satisfied with the experience.

This is just my personal opinion, but I’ll provide some detailed information for future participants since there isn’t much written about it.

We drove to the Hilton venue with a rental car, and both self-parking and valet parking are available. I arrived late at 5:15 PM, so I opted for valet parking to save time. I was prepared to pay a relatively high parking fee even with validation (discount or free parking). However, when I picked up my car after the event, valet parking was free! Just remember to tip the valet. I recommend valet parking for those using rental cars. When you drop off your car, they will ask if you are a guest or a visitor, so just say "Visitor, luau show," and you’ll be fine even if your English isn’t great! Don’t forget to get the validation sticker from the staff after the show. You can shop in the Hilton without worrying about parking fees after the show.

Since I arrived late, there was no waiting time to enter! If you’re late, you’ll go directly to the venue, so first-timers who aren’t hotel guests might get lost. You need to take the escalator from the "Rainbow Bazaar," a shopping area next to the self-parking building, to reach the venue, so be careful if you’re running late.

I was seated at a table at the far end, but the tables are arranged in a U-shape around the stage, so even from the standard seats, the view was impressive. Some might feel that their seats are "a bit far," but unless it’s a special occasion, I don’t think premium seats are necessary. The order for getting food is called starting from the premium seats, but since there were few people in the premium seats and there are two food serving areas, I only waited about five minutes. You might wait 20 to 30 minutes before being called, but since it’s a trip, I think chatting and having fun will make the time fly by. Once you get your food, you won’t have to wait in long lines for refills.

初ルアウ、家族７人みんな楽しめました！

参加前はコストパフォーマンスを考えると高くて余り期待できないかなと思いましたが総合的に結果満足です。

あくまで個人的な意見ですが、次の参加者の参考の為にあまり書込みが無い内容を多めに、少しだけ細かく記載します。

会場のヒルトンへはレンタカーで行きましたが、パーキングはセルフパーキングとバレーパーキングが利用できます。
私は１７時１５分の開場に遅刻した為、バレーパーキングで車を預け時間短縮の最後の悪あがき（笑）
バレーパーキングだからヴァリデーション（駐車料金割引もしくは無料）を受けても、ある程度高い駐車料金を払う覚悟をしました。
しかし、終了後に車を引き取るとバレーパーキングでも無料でした！！　でも、チップは忘れずに渡しましょう。
レンタカーで行かれる方はバレーパーキングをお奨めします。
車を預ける際に宿泊ゲストかビジターか聞かれますので「ビジター、ルアウショー」と言えば英語が苦手でも大丈夫！！
ショーの終了後に会場スタッフからヴァリデーションのシールを忘れずに貰ってください。
ショーの終了後もヒルトン内で駐車料金を気にする事無く買い物も出来ちゃいます。

会場入りは遅刻しているので当然待ち時間なし（笑）
遅刻すると直接会場まで行く為、ホテル宿泊者意外で初めての方は必ず迷います（笑）
セルフパーキングビルの横にある「レインボーバザール」というショッピング街の中からエスカレーターで会場まであがって行きますので集合時間に遅刻した方は注意してください。

案内された席は一番端のテーブルでしたが、テーブルはステージをコの字に囲むようになってるのでスタンダード席でも迫力満点で観賞できました。
席によっては「ちょっと遠い」と感じる人もいると思いますが、特別な場合で無い限りプレミアムシートの必要性は無いと思います。
料理を取りに行く順番もプレミアムシートから案内されますが、プレミアムシートの参加人数が少なかった事と、料理の配膳箇所が２箇所ある事で、５分程度の待ち時間で済みました。
案内されるまでに２０～３０分待つこともあると思いますが、せっかくの旅行ですので楽しくおしゃべりをしていれば苦になる時間ではないと思いますよ。
一度料理を取ってしまえばお替りの際に長い列に並ぶ事はありません。

The ship was surprisingly large, and there were participants from various countries on board, which made it very enjoyable. It might be due to the season, but it felt a bit chilly while anchored offshore, so I recommend bringing a warm jacket. It's not often you get the chance to see Waikiki from offshore, and with the waves, the background music, and a Mai Tai, I was completely in a good mood.

思いの他大きい船で、乗船される参加者も色々なお国に人が居て、とても楽しかったです。
時期的な事かもしれませんが、沖合いで停泊している間はやや肌寒い感じがしましたので、しっかりと上着を用意する事をお勧めします。
なかなか沖合いからワイキキを見る機会も無いことですし、波とBGMとマイタイで、すっかり良い気分になりました。

Sumbarine was fantastic something you cant do in many places in the world i really enjoyed it!!

It was great to be able to participate casually in something like diving, which I don't get to do often. The staff, who spoke fluent Japanese, were kind and said various interesting things to keep us entertained. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles. I expected the water to be a bit clearer. We had to share one window for viewing, and since the seats were cramped, it felt a bit awkward to be looking with a stranger.

海に潜るなんてなかなかないことなので、気楽に参加できて良かったです。
日本語ペラペラのスタッフさんたちが親切で、面白いことを色々言って、楽しませてくれました。
ウミガメには出会えませんでした。
もう少し海の中が澄んでいると思っていました。
ひとつの窓をふたりで覗くのですが、座席を詰められて、知らないおじさんと一緒に見ることになり、ちょっと気まずかったです。

We had a very pleasant sunset sail on the MaiTai. The crew was great, the free flowing maitai's tasty, and the sunset beautiful. We managed to see a few whales as well. A fun time. I'd do it again.

The weather was perfect, and I had a wonderful time. It felt amazing. I had read in the reviews that I might get wet, so I brought a change of clothes, but perhaps because the waves were calm, I didn't get wet at all. It turned out we were the only Japanese people there, which was actually nice. I couldn't communicate in Japanese at all... The meeting place was completely different from what was written. I was glad I had allowed plenty of time, but if I had been cutting it close... The actual yacht was located near the Sheraton. The cocktails were delicious. Everyone I went with was very satisfied. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to go on this again.

天候にも恵まれ、優雅な時間を過ごせました。
最高に気持ちよかったです。
クチコミにも濡れるとあったので、着替えを持って行きましたが、波が穏やかだったからか、全く濡れませんでした。
やはり日本人は私達だけでした。それが逆によかったです。
日本語は全く通じませんでしたが…
集合場所が書いてある場所と全然違います。余裕を持って動いていたのでよかったですが、ギリギリだったら…
実際ヨットがあったのはシェラトン前あたりでした。
カクテルもおいしかったです。
一緒に行ったみんなが大満足でした。
またハワイに行く事があったらまた乗りたいと思います。

I was worried about the rain until departure, but after we set sail, the rain stopped, and I was able to see the whales I had longed to see (I think it was probably three different whales). The food was just okay. I thought the prices were a bit high, but considering it was a cruise and whale watching, I guess it's understandable. There were other tours available, but it seemed like the Navatek was the one with the highest chance of seeing whales, and I am satisfied.

出港までは雨で心配しましたが、出港後はなんとか雨も止み、念願のくじらを見ることができました（たぶん３頭違うくじらと思います）。食事はまぁ普通。値段も少し高いかなとも思いますが、クルーズかつホエールウォッチングとしてはやむなしかと思います。他のツアーもありましたが、ナバテック号が一番クジラを見られる確率が高そうでしたし、満足しています。

We had purchased VIP tickets and from the time we walked in to the time we left we were treated as VIP's. Every staff member paid attention to every detail during the evening. Entertainment was awesome especially Michael Jackson. Steven Tyler and Elvis were amazing... Madonna not as good as the others. Entertaining evening and enjoyed ourselves immensely.

We attended as a couple on January 10. We made a reservation for the cocktail and show, and although our seats were on the second floor, the venue wasn't very large, so we enjoyed it thoroughly. After the show, there was a service for taking photos with the performers, which made us very satisfied.

１月１０日に夫婦で参加。
カクテル＆ショーに予約、席は２階席であったが会場がさほど広くないので充分楽しめた。
ショー終了後出演者との写真撮影等のサービスもあり充分満足できた。

Beautiful way to spend the sunset. A warning to other ladies: no bathroom + strong, unlimited drinks, so plan accordingly.

The variety of food was limited for the price. Since it gets cold at night, I think it would be nice to have warm dishes as well. The show lacked excitement, and some people left midway.

値段のわりに食事の種類が少なかった。夜は寒いので温かい料理もあれば良いと思う、ショーも盛り上がりにかける。途中で帰る人もいた、

well my husband and i drove there and we got there really early about 45 min before check in. the staff said they wont start boarding everyone till 1145 . so we walked around and returned at 1130. they were boarding already and we were last in line. i was really disappointed because i wanted window seat. well that didnt happen we sat in the middle of the ship. they started serving food right away. the food was ok it was a buffet so that was good since we didnt eat breakfast. we were out on the ocean for about 45 min before they found any whales. about 15 min before the ship started heading back they finally found the whales but they were sooo faw away that we couldnt see them. then they started heading back after like 3 spottings. i recommend rent your own boat and go or make sure you are first in line and you bring binoculars with you.

the hotel is really nice but at this activity they dont give you enough food. small portions and everyone gets the same food. the entertainment is ok but definitly not worth the price. the fire dancer is only 5 minutes long. ours was inside, that was disappointing as we thought it would be outside. overall find a different activity or a different luau.

I participated in the tour because the opportunity to ride a submarine is rare. However, I didn't see the kind of scenery that I expected from the website. I'm not sure if it was because the seabed was murky, but we couldn't see fish swimming all the time while submerged. Just when I thought I couldn't see anything, I would catch a glimpse of some fish or see the condition of a ship on the ocean floor, which wasn't quite what I had anticipated. Still, I believe the experience of riding a submarine was valuable.

潜水艦に乗る機会は珍しいためツアーに参加しました。ホームページで見る様な景色はあまり見られませんでした。海底が濁っていたためなのかはわかりませんが、潜水中にずっと魚が泳いでいるところを見れるわけではありません。何も見えないと思っていると少し魚が見えたり、海の底にある船の様子が見えたりと、期待していた感じではありませんでした。潜水艦に乗れたという経験は貴重だったと思います。

I had a great time at the beautiful sea, and the instructor's explanations were easy to understand. I was very satisfied.

きれいな海で　インストラクターの方の説明もわかりやすくたのしい時間をすごすことができました。大満足でした。

I participated in whale watching for the first time. I was worried because the weather was bad, but I was able to see baby whales spouting water and jumping several times!! It was truly moving to see even the baby whales. Both my family, who visited Hawaii for the first time, and I, who have been to Hawaii multiple times, enjoyed it.

There was a bit of wind, but I think the boat didn't sway too much. However, since I usually get motion sickness easily, I took some motion sickness medication and wore a motion sickness band, but I still felt a little nauseous... If you're prone to motion sickness, you might need to take precautions.

初めてホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
天気が悪かったので心配だったけど、子供のクジラが潮を吹いたり、ジャンプするのを何度も見られました!!
子供のクジラでも見られるとやっぱり感動です。
初めてハワイに行った家族でも、ハワイは何回も行っている私でも楽しめました。

風は少しありましたが、揺れはそれほど無かったほうだと思います。
でも普段から酔いやすい私は、酔い止め薬を飲んで、酔い止めバンドをしていましたが、少し酔いました。。。
酔いやすい方は酔い止め対策が必要かも。

As soon as we set sail, a whale jumped for us. It was a bit far away, though.

I recommend heading to the deck as soon as you set sail.

出港してすぐに、クジラがジャンプしてくれました。ちょっと遠かったけど。

出港したらすぐに甲板に出ることをお勧めします。

I attended on December 31, 2012.

I waited in line for over 30 minutes to get in...
At the very back, on the edge, it got quite cold when the sun went down, even with a jacket, and it rained, so I got pretty wet... The food was also not great...

At this price, I think it would be better to go to a regular restaurant.

There were also tables where we had to wait a long time, which was unfortunate.

The venue was just an outdoor area separated by ropes, and you could see it just by passing by...

It felt a bit overpriced.

I saw a similar show in Guam, and that one was of higher quality.

2012年の12/31に参加しました。

入るまでに30分以上並び…
一番後ろの一番端で、日が暮れると上着があってもかなり寒く、雨が降って結構濡れて…お食事もイマイチな感じです…。


このお値段なら、どこか普通のレストランの方がいいかなぁ。

バイキングも、ずっと待たされているテーブルもあって、
かわいそうでした。

会場はロープで仕切られているだけの屋外で、普通に通りすがれば見れるし…。

ちょっと割高かな。

グアムでも同じようなショーを見ましたが、
そちらの方がハイクオリティでした。

I saw a humpback whale for the first time. It was a moment of deep emotion, and I thought I might not get to see it, but after witnessing the spout, I saw its tail and then saw it two more times, for a total of four sightings. The 90% encounter rate is no lie.

ザトウクジラをはじめて見た。
感動の一瞬であり、みれないかもとおもったが、潮吹きをみたあと、おびれがみれその後２回、計４回みれた、遭遇率９０％はうそじゃない。

This time in Hawaii, we stayed at the Hilton and requested to see a show at our accommodation. All the seats facing the stage were premium seats, but since the stage was elevated, it was easy for our family, who had regular seats, to see well.

However, the seating was at a table for ten, so it was a bit cramped with our neighbors, so it's better to enter early. Since we checked in after 5 PM, we were able to choose our preferred table and ended up sitting at the closest regular seat to the stage, which was comfortable.

The show featured hula and fire dancing, which we enjoyed. Although I felt it lacked a bit of intensity at times.

What was disappointing was that our table staff tried to clear plates and glasses right away, which interrupted our viewing. They took away glasses that still had drinks in them and even asked if they could take away plates with food still on them... We were just pausing our eating to watch the show. I wished they would have let us focus on the performance.

今回のハワイはヒルトンでの滞在だったので、宿泊先でショーが見たいと申し込みました。ステージに面している席はすべてプレミアシートでしたが、ステージは高くなっていたので、通常席の私たち家族でも見えやすかったです。

ただ、席は10人掛けテーブルで相席（そして隣との距離はかなり狭い）になるので、早く入場した方がいいです。私たちは17時過ぎに受付をしたため、好きなテーブルが選べた上に通常席の中ではステージに一番近い席に座れたので快適でした。

ショーはフラとファイアーダンスで楽しめました。若干迫力に欠ける気もしないではなかったですが。

残念だったのは、私たちのテーブル係だったスタッフが、お皿やグラスをすぐに片付けようとして、鑑賞の邪魔になったことです。まだ残っているグラスを下げられましたし、お皿に食べ物が乗っているのに「もう下げてもいいか」と聞かれたり・・・ショーを見ているから、食べるのを中断していただけなんですけど。。鑑賞に集中させてほしかったです。

The entire experience was beyond our expectations.
The staff were very friendly.
The food superb.
The show extremely entertaining.
The performers were first class and very realistic.
Overall our experience was well beyond what we expected in every way.
Highly recommend it to all age groups.
Can't wait to go back next year.
Thank you to all for a fantastic evening.

What was great was that there were no other Japanese people besides us. When you often book optional marine sports tours, they tend to be filled with Japanese participants, but in this case, there were no other Japanese except for us. Consequently, the language spoken by the instructor was English, which might be tough for those who don't speak it. Additionally, only the minimum safety instructions for snorkeling were provided, so beginners might feel anxious. That said, when I did snorkeling for the first time, I just jumped in and copied what I saw, so it might be okay even for complete beginners.

On the day of the tour, I made a mistake with the meeting time and was late, but as soon as I realized my mistake and called, they laughed and said they would wait for me. That was a relief...

The snorkeling spot was amazing; there were so many turtles, and I encountered a lot of turtles and fish! After snorkeling, we had a cruise from off Waikiki to around Diamond Head, which was also great! I would love to join this tour again.

良かったのは、なによりも日本人が私たち以外いなかったこと。
良くマリンスポーツのオプショナルツアーを申し込むと、日本人だらけのツアーになりがちなのですが、これは日本人は私たち以外いませんでした。
必然的にインストラクターの喋る言語は英語なので、英語が出来ない人には辛いかもしれません。
また、シュノーケルに関する最低限の注意事項のみしかレクチャーされないため、シュノーケルが初めての人は不安に感じるかもしれません。
といっても私も初めてシュノーケルをやった時は見よう見真似でいきなりやったので、全くの初心者でも大丈夫なのかもしれませんが。

当日、集合時間を間違え遅刻をしたのですが、その間違いに気が付いた瞬間、電話をしたら、笑って待っててもらえました。良かった・・・。

シュノーケルをしたポイントは、本当に亀がいっぱいいたので、沢山の亀と魚に出会えましたよ！
シュノーケル後は、ワイキキ沖からダイヤモンドヘッドあたりまでのクルーズがついていたので、それも良かったです！
またこのツアーに参加したいです。

My parents wanted to see it, so I made a reservation for the first time. The show itself was really great! Especially the impersonator of Michael Jackson was the best, and I want to see it again. I added a buffet dinner, but eating in a tent while it was raining and being close to the people next to us wasn't very pleasant. I think it might have been better to go for a proper course meal tour or a cocktail show. I definitely want to see it again!

両親が見てみたいと言うので、初めて予約しました。
ショー自体はとてもよかった♡
特にマイケルジャクソンのものまねの方は最高で、また見に行きたいと思います。
ビュッフェの夕食をつけたのですが、雨の降る中でのテントでの食事で、隣の人とも密着していたので、あまりよくなかったです。
ちゃんとしたコース料理のツアーにするか、カクテルショーでよかったかな？と思います。
また見に行きたいです！

My husband and I went on this adventure for our honeymoon. I would recomend it to my friends and family. It wasnt what we thought it was going to be tho. We still had fun but wouldnt do it again.

The last time I participated, I got completely soaked and it was fun, so this time I prepared a bath towel with the expectation of getting wet again. However, there were no waves, and it was just a regular yacht sailing. I guess it's just the nature of the activity. I think I will try it again next time without being discouraged. It's a short experience and the price is reasonable, so I think it's great for those who don't have much time.

以前参加した時はびしょぬれになって面白かったので、今回も濡れる事を前提にバスタオルを用意して乗船したのですが
波がなく普通のヨットセーリングでした。
自然相手なのでしょうがないかなと思います。
次回もこれに懲りず又乗ってみようとは思います。
短時間で参加できるし値段も安いので時間のない方にはいいと思います。

This cruise was def. something worth seeing! It gets a little chilly out on the ocean; should bring a jacket, but it def. was amazing and beautiful! I totally recommend it to anyone!

The local staff were very attentive, and I was able to have a really enjoyable time.

現地スタッフの対応も卒がなく、とても楽しいひと時を過ごすことができました。