Reviewed by: LizW
Pick up on time with the most interesting accommodating tour guide Marlon. Jammed packed with interesting information and being able to answer ever question. The coach was immaculate and very comfortable. Marlon gave a very interesting history of Honolulu and pointed out so many things of interest. His local knowledge and his history knowledge was remarkable. I highly recommend this tour. Family members chose to do Pearl Harbor on their own the day before us and although slightly cheaper missed out on so many things. When we got to Pearl Harbor Marlon gave us advice on the best way to see all the sights and he was so right. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Sandra
Well organised excursion to see the Arizona Memorial with sightseeing of Honolulu surroundings. There was also an option to add on more to this trip eg the Missouri ship. A little more time at the Pearl Harbour centre would have been better, however the short time at the actual Arizona Memorial was as per the rules of the memorial, and not set by the tour itself. The film before the trip to the actual memorial was excellent. I am mobility impaired and was using a walker, and found my needs amply catered for, and was made to feel valued and welcome.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Tim Burton
We were picked up and warmly greeted by our guide/driver Brandon. Brandon’s in-depth knowledge of Honolulu, it’s history and it present day culture, to include the building murals, is wonderful. This just attests to the time spent studying these subjects. Being former military, his narration of the Punch Bowl and it significance both in history and present day was outstanding. Before our arrival at Pearl Harbor, Brandon setup the morning of Dec 7 will great background information, that would not normally be known unless you are a history buff. Then on to Pearl Harbor, where we were turned over to the Park Service and the Navy. A very informational presentation and lots of background
and answers for any questions. The time spent was wonderful with tons of information to be gleaned. Time was well managed, the route and schedule were well planned and the experience was great.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Arizona Memorial & City Tour [Jul 2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/12 |
Reviewed by: うみつき
Since the trolley doesn't operate at the start time in the morning, we took a taxi from our hotel in Waikiki. We arrived in about 20 minutes. After checking in at the counter, a Japanese staff member named Miho gave us a 30-minute tour of the museum. From the garden plants to the history of Hawaii, it was a short time, but I learned a lot. Both the building and the garden were wonderful.
The hula lesson started at 10 AM. Since my daughter and I were the only students that day, it was a private lesson. We began with some basics, and the teacher's husband played the ipu heke, making it a luxurious lesson for beginners. The song was "Hale Maumau." I had done a little hula in Japan, but it might be a bit difficult for complete beginners. However, it felt like the lesson was tailored to the students. By the end of the one-hour lesson, we were able to dance one song, and we received a certificate at the end of the hula lesson. After that, we learned how to make a lei using ti leaves, which took about 30 minutes to complete. I wore the lei until the evening, and I received compliments while shopping.
After the program ended, we explored the museum, looking at things like the bird capes that Miho had shown us, and we returned by trolley.
Although it's a distance from Waikiki and there are no trolleys at the start time, I think it's a place worth visiting. If I have the chance, I would love to go again.
朝はトロリーがない時間にスタートなので、ワイキキのホテルからタクシーで行きました。
20分くらいで到着。
カウンターで受付後、日本人スタッフのミホさんが30分くらい博物館の案内をしてくれます。
庭の植物から、ハワイの歴史、短い時間でしたが、とても勉強になりました。
建物も庭も素晴らしいものでした。
10時からフラレッスン開始。
この日の生徒は私と娘だけだったので、プライベートレッスン。
始め少しベーシックをやり、先生のご主人がイプヘケを叩いてくれて、初心者向けには贅沢なレッスンでした。
曲はハレマウマウ。日本で少しフラをやっていたのですが、まったくの初心者だと少し難しいかもしれません。
でも生徒に合わせてもらえる感じでした。
一時間のレッスンで一曲踊れるようになり、最後に認定証を頂き、フラレッスンは終了。
そのあとティーリーフを使ってレイの作り方を教えてもらえるのですが、30分ほとで完成、その日は夕方までレイをかけていましたが、買い物先などで褒めてもらえました。
プログラム終了後は、ミホさんに教えて頂いた鳥のマントなど、館内を見て回り、帰りはトロリーで戻りました。
ワイキキからは距離があり、開始時間にトロリーがないので、タクシーなどで行かなければなりませんが、行く価値のある場所だと思います。
次の機会があれば、またぜひ行きたいです。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/29 |
Reviewed by: ちぇりー
It was enjoyable to listen to stories about traditional Hawaiian plants in the garden of the Bishop Museum. Although I was a complete beginner, I had the valuable experience of taking hula dance lessons from a qualified instructor while learning the meanings of the songs. At the end of the hula lesson, I asked our guide to take a video of us dancing on my smartphone, and they kindly agreed.
After the hula lesson, we did lei making. The string part of the lei is also woven from grass, and we insert flowers at the end. Since the flowers wilt within a day, I stored them in the refrigerator as soon as I returned to the hotel and wore them out that evening. While I can't bring the flowers back to Japan, I can take the ring part without the flowers (customs is fine with that; it seems they microwave it before use). Once back in Japan, I can dry them and preserve them as dried flowers.
ビショップミュージアムの庭でハワイ伝統の植物の話を聞くのは楽しかったし、全くの初心者でしたが歌の意味を習いながら、専門的な講師の資格を持つ先生からフラダンスのレッスンを受けることができ、貴重な体験ができました。フラレッスンの最後には、ガイドさんに自分たちの踊る様子をスマホで撮ってほしいとお願いしたところ、快く引き受けてくださいました。
フラレッスンの次に、レイメイキングをしました。レイの紐(輪っか)の部分も草で編み、最後に花を挿します。花は1日で萎れてしまうので、ホテルに戻るとすぐに一旦冷蔵庫で保存し、夜のお出かけ時に着けて出かけました。花は日本に持って帰れませんが、花を抜いて輪っかの部分だけなら日本に持ち込めます(税関大丈夫とのこと。使う前に電子レンジにかけてるみたいでした)。日本に持って帰ったら乾燥させ、ドライフラワー状態で保存することができます。
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| Packages: | 現代フラレッスン+ティーリーフレイ作り体験付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/19 |
Reviewed by: marin
If you go during Christmas, please be sure to experience it. Especially if you have children. For those who are not familiar with Hawaii, I recommend taking a tour. Especially at night, as the trolleys do not run.
クリスマスに行かれた方は 是非体験してください
お子様連れは 特に
ハワイに慣れていない方は ツアーをお勧めします
特に夜は トロリーも走っていないので
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Diane T
This tour was wonderful. I’d been to Pearl Harbor years ago with family. The tour added an xtra touch - our tour guide, Marlon, was an added bonus. He spoke with reverence and compassion and gave us a lot of local information and history. Definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Barbara M
Our driver Larry was totally awesome! He was so knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. We received a great sightseeing tour of Honolulu/Waikiki and the surrounding area. If you request Larry specifically as your driver/guide, you won't be disappointed. He is very good at what he does. What can I say about Pearl Harbor? Everyone needs to visit this site. Unfortunately, the Arizona Memorial was closed for repairs so you will be given a boat ride in the harbor instead. But that's just a reason to come back and do it again.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Maria
We enjoyed everything about it and our driver was amazing and full of knowledge and great sense of humor, we will definitely use you in the future, as well as recommend you to others .
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/10 |
Reviewed by: ニコニコ
City Lights was very beautiful, and I was able to take lots of wonderful photos. I think it's worth a visit. There aren't many attractions until you reach the city hall, but I thought it would be even more exciting if there were cheerful music and explanations, typical of overseas experiences.
The trolley boarding and alighting spots were a bit confusing, and especially on the way back, there were many lost Japanese tourists. On the way there, it wasn't next to DFS, but at the trolley stop deep inside on the first floor, and on the way back, it was the same place as the bus stop where we got off on the way there.
シティライツは、とっても綺麗で素敵な写真もいっぱい撮れました。行って損はないと思います。市庁舎に着くまでは、特に見所はないのですが、海外らしく陽気な音楽や説明で盛り上げてくれたら、もっとワクワクするのになーと思いました。
トロリーの乗り降りする場所が、少し分かりづらく、特に帰りは迷子の日本人がたくさんいたのですが、行きはDFSの横ではなく、1階の奥のトロリー乗り場で、帰りは行きで降りたバス停と同じ場所でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/30 |
Reviewed by: naka
The meeting point for the trolley bus was hard to find.
I observed from the second floor of the bus.
After seeing the line of people waiting to board, I decided to go back without getting off.
The first floor was full.
トロリーバスの待ち合わせ場所が分かりにくかった。
バスの2階席から見学しました。
現地の乗車待ちの列を見て、降車せずにそのまま帰りました。
1階は満員でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/25 |
Reviewed by: のんち
I was recommended by a local guide on another tour to see the Christmas lights, so I made a last-minute reservation and participated. It was indeed great! My 5-year-old was thrilled to ride on the carousel and other attractions. The trolley also constantly played Christmas songs, creating an amazing atmosphere.
別のツアーで現地のガイドさんにクリスマスイルミは見るべきと勧められたので急遽予約し参加してきました。確かに良かった!5歳の子供もメリーゴーランドなどの乗り物に乗ったりと大はしゃぎ。トロリーも常にクリスマスソングが流れてて雰囲気出てて最高でした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/27 |
Reviewed by: GuI
I enjoyed a one-hour tour around Honolulu City on the trolley, soaking in the atmosphere of the city. From the second floor of the trolley, I was able to enjoy the illuminations and the city vibe while being blown by the wind. I got off in front of King Kamehameha and saw beautiful displays of Snow White and other illuminations at a nearby church.
トロリーでホノルルシティを一時間かけて、ぐるっと周り、街の雰囲気を楽しめました。 トロリーの2階席からイルミネーション、街の雰囲気を、風に吹かれながら、楽しめました。
カメハメ大王の前でおり、近くの教会では、白雪姫、他のイルミネーションが展示され、綺麗です。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/25 |
Reviewed by: あきら
I felt that it was less impressive than I expected and the cost was unusually high. It would have been better to go to the location myself rather than taking the bus tour, as I could have had more time, and the return bus was so crowded that I had to stand.
思っていたよりしょぼく費用が異常に高いと感じた。
バスツアーよりも自分で現地へいった方が時間が取れるし、帰りのバスも立ち席になるくらいギチギチでした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Leilani
My family & I opted to enjoy the Christmas Lights by riding the Double Decker Bus....Overall experience as Residence Of Honolulu, Awsome!!
I highly recommend the trolley ride...save time on looking for parking, very easy way to enjoy the lights & sights!
This will be our New Family Tradition!
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| Packages: | Standard Christmas Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Oahu Resident
Expensive bus ride to Honolulu Hale where the lights and decor are. Driver was awesome! However in the future I'd save my money and Uber to the lights and carnival. The bus ride is cool but over priced.
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| Packages: | Standard Christmas Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/15 |
Reviewed by: おひさま
Christmas music plays, lifting the spirits. I took the bus that started at 6:00 PM, got off at the city hall, and went to see the Christmas decorations. You can take photos with Santa inside the city hall! There was also a Leonard's Malasada food truck. An hour is enough for sightseeing, but you'll need a bit more time for photos with Santa and the malasadas since there can be a line. I returned on the 8:00 PM bus.
クリスマスの音楽が流れて、気分を盛り上げてくれます。
18:00スタートのバスに乗り、市庁舎で降りて、クリスマス飾りを見てきました。
市庁舎内で、サンタさんと写真が撮れます!レナーズのマラサダのキッチンカーもありました。
観光は1時間あれば十分ですが、サンタさんと写真やマラサダは並ぶので、もう少し必要です。
現場を20:00のバスに乗って戻ってきました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/14 |
Reviewed by: baraki
After skillfully exploring areas with illuminations, it was great to have plenty of time to see the impressive Christmas decorations and illuminations at the city hall on the tour. However, the meeting point designated by Veltra was different from the one specified by the tour organizer, and I almost missed the tour while waiting at the wrong location. Fortunately, a staff member from the organizer came to find me, so I made it in time, but please ensure that the meeting point is clearly confirmed and communicated.
なかなか上手に、イルミネーションのある地域を回った後、市庁舎のクリスマスの立派な飾りつけとイルミネーションを見るツアーで、時間もたっぷりあって、良かったです。
ただし、
ベルトラの指定した待ち合わせ場所と、ツアー主催者が指定した場所とが異なっており、私が待っていた場所では、ツアーに乗り遅れそうになりました。主催者側のスタッフが探しに来てくれましたから、間に合いましたが、しっかりと集合場所を確認して周知するようにしてください。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/11 |
Reviewed by: まじゅん
I went sightseeing on the first day since I could go in the evening, and it was great to get a feel for the atmosphere of the city and the general direction! The meeting point for the trolley was a bit hard to find, but the driver was kind and understanding, which was nice!
The city lights were better than I expected!
夜から行けるということで初日に観光しました、街の雰囲気とかおおよその方向がつかめてよかったです!
トロリーの待ち合わせ場所が分かりづらかったんですが、運転手の方も優しい方で察してくれてよかったです!
シティライトも思っていたより良かったです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Sue and Al (Canada)
Our driver and tour guide, Lola, did a great job explaining both the history and local importance of the sites we visited. Her sense of humor made the tour all the more enjoyable.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Kevin Connolly
From pick up to drop off we had a fantastic day out, disappointed that the Arizona memorial was closed due to the damaged supports however we did get to view it from the boat that takes you out, our driver Marlon was very knowledgeable about honolulu and surrounding area, we had time to visit downtown including the Iolani palace, 5 o headquarters and chinatown, I would have no hesitation in recommending this tour and would do it again.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Outrigger Guest
Very comfortable bus with a bathroom. Our driver Larry provided a plethora of information about Oahu and Pearl Harbor. Highly recommend both the Arizona and Missouri tours. Take the guided tour on the Missouri as the guide will point out many facts and stories you would not otherwise learn. Food stands at the Missouri are much better than what's available at the Arizona so if you want to snack hold off until you get to the Missouri. This was a great tour and I highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Pamela
Shame that we couldn’t see the USS Arizona memorial - a real disappointment
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/13 |
Reviewed by: J.V
Our driver and tour guide, Lola, made this tour such a great experience. Her local knowledge, historic information and passion for Hawaii made the tour for us. Unfortunately the Arizona memorial was off limits for us due to issues but we were still able to drive by and pay our respects.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii518
Just getting back from Hawaii and had to rate this tour to help all of you out there, like myself, who maybe confused on which tour to take when u r in Hawaii. I definitely would recommend you this one with my experience with Larry as our tour guide. He was very informative as well as funny to keep the fun alive atmosphere (especially in the early morning). It included a great city tour visiting the famous palace too and then a chance to visit Pearl Harbor and The Arizona Memorial. The tour was not too long either so it’s perfect for us since we have two middle school aged kids and can plan to do something else later in the day. Unfortunately we did not get to step onto the Arizona Memorial itself due to a crack being repaired currently but it ensured a time slot for us to visit the site after watching a 20 min video clip on the event. Overall, excellent experience and great tour! Thanks Larry!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/26 |
Reviewed by: oichan
I'm glad it was easy to participate. The illumination was beautiful. We had time to walk around, but since it was late at night, we took the bus back. It was a bit cold, so I thought it would have been good to bring something warm for the kids.
気軽に参加できて良かったです。
ライトアップはキレイでした。
歩いて回れる時間がありましたが、夜遅かったこともあり、私たちはそのままバスで帰りました。
ちょっと寒いので、子ども用にも、羽織れるものを持ってくれば良かったと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Heather
The tour was really interesting and opened up my eyes about what happened at Pearl Harbour however the Arizona Memorial happened to be closed. One great thing about the tour was hat everyone was really on time so we were able to stop at the palace for 20 mins and walk around and take pictures. The driver was amazing with giving information and thinking on his feet giving us more time at places, very smart and great speaker, and also dropped people off at Waikiki destinations rather than hotels if they desired.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Derek
City tour was very good. Bus driver was awesome. Good enough time to see both ships.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Alex & Charity
The bus motor coach narrator was excellent. Humerous all the way. Will book again with my family! Very educative and informative experience!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/15 |
Reviewed by: John
We enjoyed the event. Our driver Patrick was very pleasant and knowledgeable. For the price you can’t go wrong! I would recommend for those that want to experience Pearl Harbor and Honolulu in an efficient yet enjoyable way.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/18 |
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