All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

I participated w/ a bunch of friends, and it was one of the highlights of our Hawaiian vacation. We've never been on a sailing boat, and we absolutely LOVED it. Their original Mai Tai was the best. We had a great time onboard. Thanks!

Before heading to the sea, I was taught how to stand on the board inside the shop. The instructor taught me in broken Japanese, but once we got into the water, the instructor spoke only English except for a few phrases like "paddle," "stand," "come here," and "danger." I don't understand English at all, so even if I had questions or things I wanted to know, I couldn't get my point across, which made me anxious in the water.

I had surfed once in Japan just for fun, so I could manage somewhat without starting from scratch, but my companion was a complete beginner and not very athletic, so they struggled with paddling. I felt like we were left to fend for ourselves, and I don't think it was a very good school.

There were about four instructors in the water (with many students), and one of the Black instructors was particularly strict, to the point of being harsh. He would push his board towards students in front of him without any concern, which could have caused serious accidents.

I think it would be tough for someone with no surfing experience and no understanding of English.

海に向かう前に、店内でボードに立つ立ち方を教わりました。その先生は日本語（カタコト）で教えてくれましたが、
海に入ってからの先生は、日本語は全く理解できず、「こいで」「立って」「こっち来て」「危ない」以外は全て英語でした。
私は英語が全くダメなので、わからない事や、聞きたい事があっても理解してもらえず、海の中では不安でした。

サーフィンは日本で１回遊び程度にやった事があるので、いちから教えてもらわなくてもそれなりにできましたが、私の連れは全く初めてで運動もできる方ではなかったので、パドリングもうまくできなかったのですが、放置されたり、あまりいいスクールではないかなと思います。

海の中の先生は４人くらいいましたが（生徒はいっぱい）、そのうちの黒人の先生は特に厳しいというか、ひどかったです。前に生徒がいるのにそこに向かって平気でボードを押されたりして、ぶつかったら一大事なのに。。。

サーフィンの経験が全くなく、英語も全くわからない方は厳しいと思います。

I had big expectations of this submarine ride and I was proven right. Equipment is well maintained. Staff are friendly and very competant, with great line handling and people skills. The experience was relaxing, entertaning and fun as well as having interest in more technical terms for underwater enthusiasts. The gift shop has some good value souveniers too.

I took my girlfriend to the Navatek Sunset Dinner Cruise, and it was very romantic and fun. We booked the Royal Package, so we were taken to the upstairs which was much better than standard in the downstairs (i think!). The foods were great, and we couldn't even finish the three (3) drink tickets we received. The guy who was singing and playing the guitar for us that night was fantastic. The boat itself was pretty stable, and even though I was worried that I would get seasick, neither of us did. :)

For the foods, drinks, entertainment we got, I would recommend this cruise to anyone! Our server, Jenn, was very pleasant as well.

My fiancée took me to the 5-Star on our last evening in Hawaii and it was the perfect end to a wonderful vacation. From the moment the limo picked us up from the hotel to the time we were dropped off, the customer service was INCREDIBLE. I am so glad that he decided to book the 5-Star since the other decks looked pretty crowded and definitely not as intimate as the Super Nova Deck.

We got the Couple's Plan upgrade and we got window seating, a bottle of champagne and this great photo of us on this pretty leather cover. The maître d' and the waiters provided incredible service and the whole atmosphere was very upscale and refined.

The dinner was very scrumptious and I loved how there were many different dishes served throughout the evening. Also, I had been on other dinner cruises where they bombard you with annoyingly LOUD touristy Hawaiian music, but with the 5-Star, it was soothing jazz and I LOVED IT!

This is the PERFECT romantic dinner cruise!!!

Entertainment could have been better, food excellent!

Great food, a great staff, and a beautiful boat. What you would expect from a non-private romantic dinner cruise. Got the 5 drinks per person included but didn't have time to finish all the drinks. Window seat was nice but doesn't allow for the best view of the dancers and performers on the stage . I would definitely recommend it as for the price you get everything expected.

This was a very enjoyable experience, staff on board were very accomodating.

a very enjoyable night

We wish the dvd player would have been working so that we could have purchased a personalized copy of our tour. Getting a basic one for free was nice though...thanks for trying to do the right thing!

As experienced travelers have mentioned, we were the only Japanese people on board. It was the best cruising experience amidst the English conversations. You can choose from drinks like special punch and beer, and the staff were happy to take photos for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the view of Waikiki from the ocean and the sunset over the sea. The only downside was that the lively background music was old pop songs. After all, Hawaii should have Hawaiian music! For those who will participate, I recommend taking motion sickness medication. The return to Waikiki after the sunset might be a bit tough.

経験者のコメント通り、日本人は私たちだけ。英語が飛び交う中、最高のクルージングでした。飲み物も、特製のパンチやビールが選べますし、カメラのシャッターもスタッフが快く押してくれました。沖から眺めるワイキキも、海に沈むサンセットも満喫しました。残念だったのは賑やかにかかるＢＧＭが古いポップスだったこと。やっぱハワイはハワイアンでしょ！これから参加する方はやはり乗り物酔い止めの薬を飲むことをお勧めします。サンセットのあと、ワイキキに戻るまでがちょっと辛いかもです。

We gathered at the school office and practiced how to stand on a surfboard. After that, we each took two surfboards and walked across the street to the beach, immediately getting into the water and following the instructor. As someone who doesn't exercise much, I was already exhausted by this point. I desperately followed the instructor's commands of "Paddle!" and "Stand up!" By the end of the day, all participants were able to stand on their boards. It felt truly refreshing to glide through the wind. I'm really glad I participated. One downside was that the ocean floor was covered in rocks and corals. When I got back to the hotel and looked at my feet, I found many scrapes and was bleeding. (laughs) I think it would be good to take some precautions for that.

スクール事務所に集合して、簡単にサーフボードの上にどうやって立つのかを練習後、二人で2枚づつサーフボードを持って道を渡ってビーチまで歩き、即水に入って先生の後についてこいでいきます。運動不足の私はこのあたりで既にへとへとでした。先生の「こいで！」「立って！」の声にあわせて、後は必死。その日の参加者はすぐに全員板の上に立つことができました。風を切って進むときは本当に爽快です。本当に参加してよかったです。一つだけ、難点は、海の底が岩？サンゴ？だらけでした。ホテルに帰って足を見たらたくさんの擦り傷から流血していました。（笑）何か対策をしてゆくと良いと思います。

i throughly enjoyed not only the cruise itself but the entertainment and the food were fantastic.

I participated in the premium tour. It was relaxing and enjoyable. I sat in the front, and my 8-year-old child was thrilled to be doted on by the guide. The program we received at the reception included a list with pictures of fish, and my child particularly enjoyed checking off the fish they saw. There were comments about the staff chatting amongst themselves being noisy, but I didn't mind it at all. Cold air was coming from below, so it was chilly at my feet. If you're sensitive to the cold, it would be good to bring leg warmers or something similar. The company's website has a diving map, and I aimed for the right side, which supposedly passes by the wrecks more often, but the course changes depending on the sea currents that day, so it ultimately depends on luck. The pilot tries to be fair to both sides, but it felt like the left side had a slight advantage during our trip. It might be a "grass is greener on the other side" feeling. This tour is definitely worth experiencing at least once. Also, since the boarding area is located within the Hilton Hawaiian Village, it's very convenient for guests staying at the hotel. It would be nice if there were discounts for not needing transportation, but unfortunately, that benefit is not available.

プレミアムツァーに参加しました。ゆったりとしていて良かったですよ。一番前に座ったのですが、８歳の子供が解説の係員のお兄さんにかわいがってもらい大喜びでした。受付でもらったプログラムに魚の図入りリストが掲載されており、特に子供が見えた魚をチェックして楽しんでいました。係員同士の私語がうるさいというコメントがありますが、全く気になりませんでした。足元から冷風が出てくるので足元は寒いです。冷え性の方はレッグウォーマーなどを持っていくといいでしょう。同社のＨＰに潜行マップが載っていて、右側の方が沈没物の横を通る回数が多いと狙ったのですが、当日の海流によって進路を変えるそうで、結局は当日の運次第。パイロットはどちらにも公平になるように操縦してくれますが、乗艦回は左側がやや優勢だった感じ。「となりの芝生」的な感覚かも。一度は体験してみる価値があるツアーです。なお、ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジの敷地内に乗場があるので、同ホテルの宿泊客にはアクセスが大変便利です。送迎が必要ない分、割引があってもよさそうですが、残念ながらその特典はありません。

I signed up for a tour because submarines can't be ridden in Japan, and my child wanted to try it. We traveled by boat to the location of the submarine, but due to lack of sleep, I ended up getting seasick even though the waves were calm. I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are prone to getting sick. However, once we were on the submarine, there was hardly any rocking, so my nausea subsided, and I was able to enjoy watching the seabed. I was satisfied to see sharks and swimming turtles on the ocean floor.

潜水艦は、日本では乗れないし、子供も乗ってみたいと言うのでツアーに申し込みしました。船で潜水艦の場所まで移動するのですが寝不足もあって波が穏やかなのに酔ってしまいました。乗り物に弱い方は、酔い止めの服用をお勧めします。しかし潜水艦に乗るとほとんど揺れなかったので酔いも収まり楽しんで海底を見る事が出来ました。海底でサメを見たり泳いでる亀を見る事ができ満足でした。

I was moved to see beautiful tropical fish and sea turtles up close. While snorkeling may not allow children to observe enough, this experience lets even small children participate and observe the fish, which I think is great. Additionally, since the explanations are given in Japanese, I believe that those who are not good at English can easily join in as well.

きれいな熱帯魚や、海がめがまじかで見れて感動しました。スノーケリングなどは子供が十分な観察ができませんが、これだと小さい子供でも参加し、魚を観察できるのできるのでよかったと思います。また、説明も日本語で行っている為英語の苦手な方も気軽に参加できると思います。

Our 17, 15, and 12 year old all had a great experience. All of them got up several times and are very glad they did it. Two of the kids wore short sleeve shirts and wish they wore long sleeve as they both had quite a rash on the arm from rubbing against the board.

The beauty of the Hawaiian sea, the colorful fish, sea turtles, and sharks... I was truly amazed!! But what surprised me the most was the moment the submarine appeared at the venue!! It was quite impressive. Since I was five months pregnant, I couldn't swim in Hawaii, so I enjoyed the Hawaiian sea on the Atlantis submarine. I highly recommend this for those who come to Hawaii but can't or don't want to swim, as well as for small children and elderly people. The tour is divided into Japanese and English sessions, but due to my schedule, I could only participate in the English session, which made me a bit anxious. However, since there were many Japanese people, the guidance was in Japanese, so I was able to relax and enjoy it. I definitely want to take my child on the Atlantis next time~♪ I want to work hard for that.

ハワイの海の綺麗さ、色とりどりの魚、ウミガメ、さめ・・・本当に驚かされました！！でも一番びっくりしたのは、潜水艦が会場に出てくる瞬間！！なかなかの迫力です。私は妊娠５カ月の妊婦でしたので、せっかくのハワイで泳ぐことが出来なかったので、アトランティスの潜水艦でハワイの海を堪能させていただきました。ハワイに来たものの泳げない、泳ぎたくない方や、小さなお子様や年配の方にも本当にお勧めです。ツアーは日本語の回と英語の回に分かれているのですが、スケジュール上、私は英語の回にしか参加出来なかったので少し不安でしたが、日本人が多かった為か日本語での案内でしたので、安心して楽しむ事が出来ました。ぜひ今度は子供を連れてアトランティスに乗りたいなあ~♪その為に頑張りたいと思います。

I participated in the premium experience. My child had been wanting to go for a long time, but there was a height restriction, so we finally got to join. There were turtles and sharks, but they were on the opposite side, so we couldn't see the sharks. I recommend sitting on the left side. Both sides go through the same area, but all the points are visible from the left side first. I read some reviews and took motion sickness medication before going. There were a few people who seemed to need it after all.

プレミアムに参加しました。
前から子供が行きたがっていたのですが身長制限があったのでやっと参加できました。
カメとサメが居たのです私たちの反対側にいたのでサメは見ることができませんでした..．向って左側に座るのがお勧めです。両側おなじ所を通るのですがどこのポイントも初めに左側から見えてきます。
書き込みを見て酔い止めを飲んで行きました。何人か×××の方がいたのやはり必要かも。

I signed up for the Atlantis Premium Submarine Tour, departing at 10:00.
We boarded the boat at the pier and moved to the location of the submarine (it was quite rocky). The view from the second-floor sun deck of the boat was amazing, and I took photos with Diamond Head in the background! (You can go up to the sun deck both on the way there and back.)
From the moment I boarded the submarine, the beautiful blue sea of Hawaii was visible through the large windows. I've never seen anything like it!
The photos I took inside the submarine also captured the underwater scenery beautifully.

I was thrilled and it exceeded my expectations. It was the best~~
We returned to the pier around noon, so we could head straight to lunch.

アトランティスプレミアムサブマリンツアー １０：００出航に申し込みました。
桟橋から船にのり潜水艦のある場所まで移動（結構揺れました。）その船の２階サンデッキからの景色が最高でダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに写真撮影！（行きも帰りもサンデッキに上がれます）
潜水艦に乗り込んだ瞬間から大きな窓から見えるのはハワイの綺麗な青い海です。こんなの見たことなぁーい！
潜水艦の中で写真撮影してきた海中も綺麗に写ってました。

期待以上で感激してきました。最高~~
１２時頃には桟橋に戻れましたので、そのままランチに行けました。

I was able to realize a trip to Hawaii for the first time in several decades for my niece's wedding. While I was exploring various options, I learned about your company's campaign and quickly applied, which made this trip possible. I was a bit worried about the low price until I boarded the submarine, but the pickup and everything went smoothly, allowing us to enjoy the experience. Under the sea, there seemed to be fewer corals compared to places like Okinawa, which left me a little wanting, but it was a wonderful experience. I am 70 years old, and my wife didn't quite fit the atmosphere of wearing a long skirt and boarding a submarine, but we enjoyed it without any hesitation.

姪の結婚式で、数10年ぶりでハワイ旅行が実現しました。
いろいろアクセルしている内御社のキャンペーンを知り早速申し込んだところ、今回実現しました。あまり安いので潜水艦に乗るまで心配でしたが、お迎え等スムーズで気持ちよく体験することが出来ました。海の中は沖縄等より珊瑚も少ない感じで少し物足りなさがありましたが素晴らしい経験でした。私は70歳、妻はロングスカートと潜水艦に乗る雰囲気では在りませんでしたが何の抵抗もなく楽しみました。

The ferry ride is short, so I thought I might not need motion sickness medication, but I was glad I took it! On the day of the trip, a typhoon was approaching, and it was quite rocky. Since passengers were unloaded from three submarines one by one, the time spent on the ferry was relatively long.

There is only one restroom for each gender, and it gets crowded, so it's best to go before boarding the shuttle bus.

I was able to see a variety of fish, even more than I expected, and it was fun. I was lucky to see two turtles swimming and a total of five fish at the reef!

連絡船は短時間なので、酔い止めは要らないかとも思いましたが、飲んでおいて正解！当日は台風が近づいていたこともあり、相当揺れました。3艇の潜水艦に順番に乗客を降ろしていくので、連絡船に乗っている時間は割と長かったです。
トイレも男女1つしかなく混んでいるので、送迎のバスに乗る前に必ず行っておいた方がいいですよ。

潜水艦は想像以上に多種類の魚を見ることができ、楽しかったです。泳いでいる亀2匹、漁礁で3匹の計5匹も見ることができ、ラッキーでした。

My wife and I were just on vacation in Hawaii and decided to take this dinner cruise. We opt for the limo transportation (not worth it, its only a 10 minute ride without traffic) and realized that the docks were not far from the wakiki hotel area. Anyway, they take you onto the boat and direct you to the appropriate floor according to the package you select. We selected the 5 star which was relaxing and not a party environment like downstairs(4 star). You listen to jazz and singing. It's very romantic and the views are out of this world. The 7 course dinner is ok, small protions but you do get kinda full. Couples plan is recommended. They brought our champagne very late which was disappointing but they gave us a free picture and the bottle to make up for it. They give you drink coupons anyway so it's no big deal. Our cruise was almost ruined because of the disrespectful crowd right next to us. One person in particular was laughing very loud you couldn't even hear the perform

During my first trip to Hawaii, I really wanted to see the natural sea turtles and fish, so I made a reservation despite a packed schedule and participated in the tour.

The staff were very bright and friendly. I mistakenly waited at the wrong pickup location, but it seemed the staff were worried and looking for me. I apologize for making others wait a bit, but I was able to participate safely.

I read comments beforehand and took motion sickness medication, so the boat ride to the submarine was a bit bumpy, but I was fine. Underwater, I was amazed by the beautiful schools of fish, and I was thrilled to see two sea turtles. I also visited a nearby island, but I couldn't see as many fish or sea turtles there, so I was really happy.

If I had to mention one thing, they take commemorative photos before boarding and sell them on the return boat, but the price was a bit high. After much hesitation, I ended up purchasing only one out of the two photos. I wondered if the other one would just be thrown away, and I felt disappointed that I would have bought it if it had been a little cheaper.

初めてのハワイでどうしても自然の海亀やお魚が見たく、びっちりスケジュールの中予約し、参加させていただきました。

スタッフの方の対応とても明るく好感をもてました。ピックアップ場所を間違えて待っていたのですが、スタッフの方が心配して探してくれていたようで少々他の方をお待たせしてしまい申し訳ありませんでしたが無事に参加することができました。m(_ _)m　

事前にこちらコメント拝見し酔い止めを飲んでいったので潜水艦までの船は揺れましたが大丈夫でした♪♪水中では綺麗な魚の群に感動、そして海亀を2匹も観ることができ、感激。離島にも行きましたがこんなに魚やまして海亀を見ることはできなかったので、嬉しかったです。

ただ一つ言うとすれば乗る前に記念写真を撮って帰りの船で売ってくださるのですが、値段が高めだったのでかなり迷った挙句、2枚のうち1枚だけ購入しました。買わなかったもう1枚は捨てられるだけなのかな、と思うともう少し安かったら買ったのにと残念に思いましたので。

I initially made a discounted reservation through the Atlantis website, but I found a much cheaper option and rebooked. Since there were four family members, I was surprised to see the difference between the amount charged for this tour and the amount I booked through the Atlantis website (which was charged to my credit card immediately and would be refunded upon cancellation).

最初にアトランティスのＨＰからディスカウントの予約を入れましたが、それよりもかなり安くて予約を入れ直しました。家族４人だったので、このツアーの請求額を見てアトランティスのＨＰから予約した金額（クレジットカードで、すぐに引き落とされて、キャンセルすると返金されます）との差を実感してびっくり。

Wow!!! The guys were great, drinks were awesome and the music was perfect. The perfect party boat. Thanks guys, I'll see you again next year.

Mike

We went out to sea, switched to a submarine, and dove in, so we immediately saw fish. However, this time the sea was rough, and the water was murky, making it a bit disappointing that we couldn't see far...

沖に出て、潜水艦に乗り換えて潜るので、潜ってすぐに魚が見えました。でも、今回は海が荒れていたのか水が濁っていて遠くまでは見れなかったのが少し残念・・・

The seating on the submarine is a little tight. Some seats are in between two windows which makes it a little harder to see out. On the submarine they show you how deep you are, that was cool. The sunken ships, airplanes and other structures are the most exciting, that is were most of the fish canbe seen. We saw 4 sea turtles just hanging out on the structures.

The submarine itself was larger than I expected and the ride was comfortable. I wasn't able to see as many beautiful fish or the seabed as I had hoped, but since opportunities to ride a submarine are rare, overall it was a positive experience. I recommend it for families with small children, but those who are prone to seasickness might want to reconsider.

　思ったより潜水艦自体は大きくて乗り心地は良かったです。期待したほどには、きれいなお魚とか海底の様子はみることができませんでしたが、潜水艦に乗る機会は滅多に無いので総合的にはマル。小さな子供さんがいる家族にはお勧めですが、船酔いしやすい人は止めた方がいいかも。

The staff & service are both fantastic. They are so accommodating. The food is very good, however I was not able to enjoy it because I was so seasick. I didn't expect it to be such a rough ride. The boat could use an upgrade & makeover for sure. It's a bit dated. Entertainment was OK. That part could use an upgrade as well. They should know that there ARE good songs from this decade as well. Spring for the upgrade. Downstairs looked a bit crowded.