All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

We have been on this catamaran 4 times now, we absolutely love it! The staff is so nice and they make the BEST Mai Tai's as well! We will always book with them when we visit Hawaii.

The staff in the VIP room were lively and kept the energy high. After moving to the green room, I met Elton John. In the dressing room, I also saw Lady Gaga in jeans. During the backstage tour, I felt like a singer while taking photos. I'm not sure if the student kids enjoyed the show after dinner, but for me, who spent my youth in the 60s and 80s, it was a wonderful time.

　最初のVIPルームのスタッフからノリノリで、テンションがあがりっぱなしでした。移動後のグリーンルームでは、エルトンジョン？さんとご対面、楽屋では、ジーンズ姿のレディーガガ？も。その後のバックヤードツアーでは、シンガー気分で写真撮影。食事後のショーは学生の子供たちは楽しめたのかわからないですが、60−80年代に青春を過ごした私には楽しい時間でした。

It was interesting. The water hardly swayed, and I was able to enjoy watching the fish leisurely. It seems the children had fun too.

面白かったです。水中はほとんど揺れず、ゆったりと、魚の鑑賞を堪能できました。子供も楽しかったようです。

First, when I arrived at the venue, I was given a welcome flower lei to wear around my neck. After that, I enjoyed a Mai Tai while taking food from the buffet as I watched the show. The drinks included one free Mai Tai and another drink, and after that, you order with a prepaid system. The show featured classic performances like singing, Polynesian dance, and fire dance. The roast beef was delicious. Considering the price, it felt reasonable, though perhaps a bit on the expensive side.

まず、会場に着くと、ウェルカムフラワーレイを首にかけてもらいました。その後、マイタイを飲み、ショーを見ながらビュッフェ形式で好きなものをとって食べる、という感じです。ドリンクは、マイタイとその他のドリンク１杯分が無料で、あとは、前金制で頼むという感じ。ショーは歌やポリネシアンダンス、ファイヤーダンスなど、定番のものです。ご飯は、ローストビーフが美味しかったです。値段を考えると、まぁ妥当というか、少々高い？という感じでした。

The sea turtles and fish were beautiful!
It's an activity you can enjoy because of the beautiful ocean in Hawaii.
It's definitely worth participating at least once!

ウミガメ、魚など綺麗でしたよ！
ハワイのきれいな海だからできるアクティビティーですね。
一度は参加してみてる価値ありです！

It was my first time participating with my daughter in 20 years. We chose to join during the Japanese explanation time, so I don't understand English. It seems my daughter was satisfied as well. The sea turtles and fish that can be seen in the beautiful ocean are a must-see!

20年ぶりの娘との参加でした。
日本語解説の時間を選んで参加したので、英語がわからない
娘も満足できたみたいです。
綺麗な海の中で見られるウミガメ、魚は必見です！

We went with six people from three generations. The sea breeze felt great. The waves got bigger around Diamond Head, and my wife got seasick. I think it would be fine for those who don't get seasick easily. We cruised slowly and returned around sunset. The evening view of Waikiki was a bit cloudy, but the setting sun was very beautiful. I wish I could have understood the captain's talk a bit more to enjoy it even more.

３世代６人で行きました。海の風は気持ちがよかった。ダイヤモンドヘッドを過ぎるあたりから波が大きくなり、嫁さんは船酔いしてしまいました。酔いやすい人でなければ大丈夫だと思います。ゆっくりクルーズして日の沈むころ戻りました。ワイキキの夕方の眺めも、ちょっと雲がかかったけど沈む夕日もとてもきれいでした。もう少し船長の話を理解できればもっと楽しめたのにと思いました。

We traveled as a couple with our children aged 2, 5, and 8. Since the kids are small, snorkeling wasn't suitable, and we didn't want the mood of a dinner cruise, but we still wanted to be on a boat. That's why we signed up for this tour. First, we took off our shoes and boarded barefoot. As the reviews said, it was an impressive tour that was also safe for families with children. We were able to see several sea turtles swimming. The front edge of the boat got quite wet, but the middle stayed mostly dry. It was also reasonable and a great deal. The kids were very happy.

夫婦で２歳、５歳、８歳の子供を連れての旅でした。子供が小さいのでシュノーケリングは不向きだし、ディナークルーズの様なムードもいらない、でも船は乗りたい。そこでこのツアーに申し込みました。まず靴を脱いで裸足で乗船します。クチコミ通り、迫力もありながら子連れでも安心なツアーでした。泳いでいるウミガメも数匹見れました。前方の端がずぶ濡れになる場所でしたね。真ん中はほとんど濡れません。リーズナブルでもあり、お得でした。子供も喜んでおりました。

We participated as a couple. Since our schedule was packed (laughs), we were looking for an activity that we could join for a short time and found one that involved riding a boat♪ I had read some experiences, so I expected to get somewhat wet, but I never imagined I would end up completely soaked from head to toe! (>▽<)/ It was even more fun than I had imagined♪ I didn't know I would get this wet, so I participated in a T-shirt and shorts, but next time I plan to join in a swimsuit and clothes that can get wet, and after getting off the catamaran, I want to play on the beach＾＾ The drinks were reasonably priced, even on the boat. Many experiences mentioned that there were no other Japanese participants, but during our time, there was a Japanese father who had been on this catamaran multiple times and his elementary school-aged daughter, and we were able to chat a bit＾＾ Foreigners also approached us and kindly took our pictures. (When we went further out, the waves were high, so it wasn't really a good time for photos...) All the explanations were in English, but I think it would be manageable even if you don't understand English♪ I definitely want to participate again!

夫婦で参加しました。
予定がぎっしりなので(笑)、短時間で参加できる、船に乗れるアクティビティを探していて見つけました♪
体験談を読んでいたので、ある程度濡れるだろうとは思っていましたが、まさかあんなに頭から全身ずぶぬれになるとは！(>▽<)/
想像以上にとても楽しかったです♪
今回はこんなに濡れるとも知らずTシャツとジーンズの短パンで参加してしまいましたが、次回は水着＋濡れても良い格好で参加して、カタマランから降りた後はそのままビーチで遊びたいと思います＾＾
ドリンクも、船の上なのに良心的な価格でした。
日本人の参加者は他にいなかった、との体験談が多いですが、私達の時はこのカタマランに何度も乗ったことがある日本人のお父さんと小学生くらいの娘さんもいらっしゃって、少しお話もできました＾＾
外国人の方も、あちらから声をかけていただいて気さくにシャッターを押してくださいました。
(沖の方へ行くと波が高く、写真を撮っている場合ではないですが。。)
説明などは全部英語ですが、英語がわからなくてもなんとかなると思います♪
また絶対に参加したいです！

We participated in an activity that could be enjoyed by three generations, including my parents and children, totaling eight people. We joined the first Japanese-guided tour of the day. Although our guide was not Japanese, they entertained us with fluent language skills. We were lucky enough to see sea turtles swimming, which was wonderful. My 65-year-old grandfather was also very excited to see the turtles. Since we had to move by boat before and after boarding the submarine, it's essential to bring motion sickness medication. Don't worry, there are etiquette bags available in case you feel unwell on the submarine.

３世代で楽しめるアクティビティはないかと、両親、子供を含め８人で参加しました。
朝一番の日本語ガイドのツアーに参加。
ガイドさんは日本人ではないのですが、流暢な言葉使いで楽しませてくれます。私たちはラッキーなことに海ガメが泳いでいるところをみることが出来て良かったです。
６５歳のおじいちゃんもカメの泳ぐ姿を見て大興奮でした。
潜水艦に乗り込む前後は船で移動となるので、酔い止めの薬は必携。万一潜水艦で気分が悪くなってもエチケット袋はあるのでご安心を。

Positives of this tour are it's location right outside the Outrigger Reef, the water was warm and saw quite a few turtles dolphins and fish, and overall good value for money.
The staff were just ok, nothing special. No commentary on anything except a few minutes on the rules and how to snorkel. The big negative for us was how uncomfortable the ride was on the catamaran for almost the entire time on the boat. We wanted to sit on the bench seats provided, but was told we would have to all sit on or around the netting area to help balance the boat. For my wife and I this became extremely uncomfortable after a short while, with no cushions or anything like that provided to make it somewhat comfortable. It ruined the cruise for us. Next time we will book a tour on a bigger boat that provides seating for it's guests.

I participated at my son's request. I was worried about seasickness, but it was not a problem at all. There weren't many fish to see, but the kids were surprised to see the sunken airplane. It can be a bit cold inside the ship, so it might be a good idea to bring a jacket. Also, when getting on and off the submarine, you need to use a ladder for a few meters. It might be better to avoid wearing a mini skirt or a maxi skirt.

息子の希望で参加しました。船酔いが心配でしたが全く問題ありませんでした。見られる魚はそれ程多くはありませんでしたが、子供たちは沈んだ飛行機などを見てビックリしてました。艦内は少し寒いので上着を持って行った方がいいかも。あと、せんすいかに乗り込む時と出る時に数メートルはしごを使います。ミニスカートもしくはマキシ丈スカートはやめた方がいいかな。

On July 30, I participated in the "Stand-Up Paddle Beginner Plan." On the day of the event, I arrived at the meeting point by the poolside of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel at 9:30. After checking in, I waited until the lesson started at 10:00. The staff provided some instructions, and the lesson began. It was my first experience with stand-up paddle surfing, and we started with a simulation on land before finally heading into the ocean. I was nervous at first, but gradually got used to it and was able to stand up and paddle. It was an hour-long lesson that flew by.

7/30「スタンドアップパドル初心者プラン」に参加しました。当日は9：30に集合場所のロイヤルハワイアンホテルのプールサイドに行きました。受付後、10：00時のレッスン開始までスタンバイ。スタッフの方から注意を受けレッスンが始りました。初めて経験する「スタンドアップパドルサーフィン」ですが陸上でシュミレーションを行いいよいよ海に入ります。最初は緊張していましたが、徐々に慣れてスタンドアップ＆パドリングすることができました。あっという間の１時間レッスンでした。

There is a novelty in being able to ride a submarine. However, it feels more like peering into an aquarium tank. I was happy to see two sea turtles, but at Okinawa's Churaumi Aquarium, you can see sea turtles up close.
In conclusion, if you want to see marine life, you should go to an aquarium. Only those who want to experience riding a submarine should participate in this tour. Otherwise, I think marine life enthusiasts will be disappointed.

潜水艦に乗れるという物珍しさはあります。しかし、感覚としては水族館の水槽を覗いているといった感じです。海亀を２匹も見れたのは嬉しかったですが、沖縄の美ら海水族館の方がもっと間近に海亀を見れます。
結論としては、海の生き物を見たければ水族館に行きましょう。一度潜水艦に乗ってみたい人だけがこのツアーに参加しましょう。でないと、海の生き物好きはガッカリすると思います。

The sub was great, the staff were great. Bookings.com suck. They reserved us on a Japanese only tour. We could have changed but it would have been the next day. Took the verbal portion away. we had headphones that would explain it in english but not so good with the main staff speaking to the group in Japanese. I have a 5 and 8 year old so it made it more difficult for them. Make sure you confirm what the booked you for !!

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first time surfing. The lesson was conducted in Japanese, and they provided advice on timing to catch the waves, so even as a beginner, I was able to ride the waves and had a lot of fun. The lesson lasted for one hour, which was just the right amount of time physically.

ハワイに何度も行っているが、はじめてのサーフィン。
レッスン内容は日本語で指導してくれて、波に乗るタイミングをアドバイスしてくれるので、はじめてだも波に乗ることができてとても楽しかったです。
レッスン時間が1時間でしたが、体力的にはちょうどいい時間でした。

All the explanations beforehand are in English, but since each person is allowed to practice on the board on land, I think it will be understandable. The board is large and buoyant, and the staff will push you on the waves, so you will definitely be able to ride it. It would have been even better if there were several types of boards to choose from.

事前の説明はすべて英語ですが、陸で一人一人ボードに乗せて練習させてくれるので、理解出来ると思います。
ボードは大きなボードで浮力があり、波にはスタッフが押してくれるので、必ず乗れます。
板が数種類から選べれば尚良かったと思います。

I had the most happy time. The staff and passengers laughed together, creating a lively and good atmosphere. We cut through the wind at an unexpectedly fast speed, soaking in the splashes of the waves, which added just the right amount of thrill. Above all, the sunset viewed from the sea was unforgettable; it felt like I was a movie hero (or heroine) with the orange road leading to the sunset from the yacht.

最高にhappyな時間を過ごしました。スタッフと乗客が同じツボで大笑いし、開放感で盛り上がり、goodな雰囲気。思いのほか早いスピードで風を切り、波しぶきを全身に浴びて程よいスリル感も二重丸。何よりも海上から見たサンセットは忘れられない、ヨットから夕日に続くオレンジロードムードたっぷりで映画のヒーロー(ヒロイン)になった気分でした。

My fiancee and I had a great time; the crew was very friendly and the Catamaran boat was very nice and clean. I would definetely recomment this trip for anyone who want to see the beautiful Waikiki shores from the ocean perspective.

I had requested a pickup and arrived at the designated location 10 minutes early, but even after waiting for 25 minutes, no one came to pick me up, which was very stressful. The voucher mentioned to call if they hadn't arrived 10 minutes after the scheduled time, but I didn't have a mobile phone that could make calls overseas, so I was really in a tough spot. However, after waiting a bit longer, they finally came to pick me up, and the lesson was so enjoyable that I forgot all about the morning's mishap! I took the lesson in a group, and since most of the participants were Japanese, we were able to chat and have fun together! Of course, whether it was the teacher's guidance or the wave conditions, I was able to stand up and had a great time!

ピックアップをお願いしていて、指定の場所に指定の時間の10分前に行って待ってたのに、25分待っても一向に迎えが来ず、とてもハラハラしました。
指定の時間の10分が過ぎて来なかったら電話するようにとバウチャーに書いてあったけど、まず海外で電話出来る携帯を持ってなかったので、とても困りました泣
でも、もう少し待ったら迎えに来てくれて、朝のそんなハプニングを忘れてしまうぐらい楽しいレッスンでした☆
グループで受けたのですが、ほとんど日本人だったので、なんとなくみんなで話しながら楽しめました！！
もちろん、先生の指導？波の状態？が良かったのか、立つことも出来てとっても楽しかったです◎

I participated in the luau show because I wanted to show it to my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time. Since we had a small child with us, I chose standard seating, thinking it might be troublesome if the child started to make noise. However, it turned out to be fine since we were seated directly in front. The only downside was that we had to wait a little to get our food after the Golden Circle guests.

The food was good, especially the sushi rolls and roast beef, but the rest was just average. It was fun to see various dances, and the fire dance was particularly impressive. Instead of making noise, the child was actually keeping rhythm with the music.

It was great that we could take commemorative photos with the dancers after the show.

初ハワイの母にルアウショーを見せたくて参加しました。
席は小さい子供がいるので騒ぎ出して迷惑になったら困ると思いスタンダードシートにしました。見づらいかなぁと思っていましたが、正面だったからか何の問題もなかったです。ただ、お料理を取りに行くのはゴールデンサークルシートの方達のアトになるので少し待ちますが。。。
お料理は海苔巻きとローストビーフは美味しかったですが他は普通かな。
色々なダンスを見ることができて楽しかったです。その中でもファイヤーダンスは迫力がありました。子供も騒ぎ出すどころか音楽に合わせてリズムをとっていました。
ショー終了後にダンサーの方々と記念撮影ができたのは良かったです。

My husband & I had a wonderful evening. The food was super delicious. We would like to thank the great chef, the pleasant/efficient servers & their very attentive manager. The show was great & very entertaining ESP. Michael Jackson, & the 2 Elvis impersonators. We'll do it again next time we are in Honolulu. Thank you so much for that excellent night!!! Btw, we're also glad that they gave us our 2 pictures. We will highly recommend this superb activity to our families & friends!

The location is quite a walk from the center of Waikiki, but the treatment was very satisfying! I would love to go again if I have the chance!

場所はかなりワイキキの中心から歩きますが、施術はとっても満足いくものでした！
また機会があれば行きたいです！

We participated as a family.
We were the only Japanese people, and everyone else was foreign.
So... the captain's explanations were all in English... Unfortunately, I couldn't catch what was being explained, but I just went with the atmosphere. (laughs)

The captain (handsome!!) and the other crew members talked to us a lot (in English, lol), and I even got to sit in the cockpit and had a special Mai Tai made by the captain. We had a really fun time!

As for the sunset... unfortunately, clouds covered the sky just when it was supposed to be perfect, so we couldn't see the beautiful orange colors...
However, cruising while feeling the wind and looking at Waikiki was truly the best!!

家族で参加しました。
日本人は私たちだけで他の方は全員外国の方でした。
なので・・・キャプテンの説明も全て英語。。。残念ながら何を説明されているのか聞き取れなかったのですが、まぁそこは雰囲気で。笑

キャプテン（イケメン！！）や他のクルーの方がいろいろと話しかけてくださり（英語でｗ）、操縦席？にも座らせてもらったり、キャプテン特製ﾏｲﾀｲを作ってもらったり、とっても楽しい時間を過ごせました！

肝心のサンセットですが・・・ちょうど良い感じのときに雲がかかってしまいきれいなオレンジを見ることができませんでした・・・。
が、風をうけながらワイキキを眺めながらのクルージング、本当に最高でした！！

I was able to participate on a nice day. I had previously joined daytime cruises, but this was my first experience with a sunset cruise. It was a bit chilly, but the sea was illuminated by the orange sun, creating a different atmosphere compared to the daytime views. It seemed that not many Asians participated, which added to the feeling of "Ah, this is foreign," and I liked that.

お天気の良い時に参加できました。
今まで日中のクルーズには参加したことがありましたが、サンセットクルーズは初体験。
少し肌寒くて、でも海はオレンジの太陽に照らされて、
日中見ている海の景色とはまた一味違った感じでした。
アジア人はあまり参加していない様で、なんだかそれも、「あぁ外国だなぁ」という感じがして良かったです。

There is a boarding area between the Sheraton and Halekulani, and check-in is done flexibly there.

Both the captain and the crew were lively and helped create a great atmosphere. It didn't feel forced, so we were able to enjoy ourselves too.

They quickly brought us drinks as soon as we ran out, and I felt they were really attentive. I also received some snacks. Everyone was kind, and I really felt their hospitality.

We even saw dolphins along the way.

There was a comment about there being few Japanese people, but when we boarded, there were about three groups.

シェラトンとハレクラニの境に乗り場があり、チェックインもそこで臨機応変にやっています。

キャプテン、クルー共にノリノリで盛り上げてくれました。
ワザとらしくないので、こちらも盛り上がる事ができました。

そして、飲み物もなくなったらすぐに持ってきてくれて、よく見てくれてるなと感じました。
スナックもいくつかもらいました。
みんな優しくて、ホスピタリティーをとても感じました。

途中でイルカも見れました。

日本人が少ないとレスがありましたが、私達が乗った時は３組程いました。

Once we entered, there was a long wait until the show started. Since we went on the day of our arrival, I ended up feeling sleepy towards the end of the show.

We had to go up in turns to get our food, but our seats were towards the back, so we had to wait quite a bit, and there wasn't much to do, which felt like a waste of time.

It might be nice for those who want to enjoy the show leisurely, but considering the quality of the food, I thought it was a bit pricey, even with the strong yen.

入ってから、ショーが始まるまでが長く、到着日に行ったので、ショーの終わりの方は睡くなって、しまいました。
料理も順番に取りに行くのですが、私たちの席は最後の方だったので、かなり待たされ、ずっとする事もなくダラダラで、時間が勿体なかったです。
のんびりショーを見たい人だったらいいかもしれないけど、料理の内容を考えても、円高でもちょっと高いなぁと思いました。

When I came to Hawaii, I thought of the ocean, so I decided to sign up for a tour (even though it was my first time). As we set sail and headed out to sea, the color of the water changed from emerald green to blue. I was so amazed to think that this incredible color was the true color of the ocean. I got quite wet from the waves, but it was a wonderful experience.

ハワイに来たら海ということで（初めてだが）申し込んでみました。出船し沖に出ると、海の色がエメラルドグリーンからブルーに変わり、とても信じられないこの色が、本当の海の色なんだと思うと大感激でした。波で大分濡れましたがすばらしい体験でした。

the staff was great

This was an intense, 2-hour surf lesson that I absolutely loved! The weather was perfect, and catching waves right in front of Diamond Head was amazing.

I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but the group lesson gave you a short intro into surfing and then helped you to ride the waves for the rest of the time. We spent a good amount of time (enough to exhaust me) in the water, with detailed instruction for each of the instructors. I was a bit worried when I got there with the amount of people, as I wasn't sure how it was going to work out, but the staff at Hans Hedemann made this a supa way to spend a Saturday morning.

Huge thanks go out to the surf instructors of the day, so thank you to Shawn, Easton, and Zara for keeping our huge group going for the full 2 hours, you guys were fantastic! A great time that i highly recommend to anyone and everyone visiting Waikiki!