All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Our tour guide was Amy and she was awesome. Her knowledge of how the show is created and the actors was greater than any expectation we had. Seeing the McGarrett house and meeting the owner was the highlight of the tour for us. Both the owner of the house and Amy were absolutely wonderful. I think the best tour of our vacation.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but since it's nature, that's understandable. I think it would be amazing if we could see them. Even without seeing whales, you can still enjoy the cruising experience. I definitely recommend bringing binoculars!

残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、自然相手なのでそこは仕方ありません。見れたら最高だと思いますよ。クジラが見れなくてもクルージング気分は味わえます。是非、双眼鏡を持参する事をお奨めします！

I was disappointed. The waves were high, and many people on the boat got seasick. We didn't see any whales either. I don't recommend this for those who are prone to seasickness.

ガッカリでした。波が高くて船に乗って居られた沢山の方か船酔いをされてました。
鯨も見れませんでした。船酔いの弱い方にはオススメしません。

The tour was great, George our tour guide provided an up close and personal look at the behind the scene props and WWII History of the Ranch. It was fun to see and stand next to some of the Jurassic Park sets which were used during the actual filming. Afternoon cruise was OK, but it would have been better if it sailed out to some of the sights highlighted like the Chinese Hat and the Island where Gilligan's Island was filmed. Food at their Buffet was very good and plentiful. All was well worth the money paid and I would do it again.

We were very fortunate, we had a lovely sunny day and we saw 3 or 4 whales. The crew were very helpful.The buffet meal was of good variety, tasty food and people were able to return as many times as they wanted. With regard to the whales, as stated in the tour blurbs there are rules about how close the boat can get to the whales because of this and how fast they breach and disappear I would suggest putting the camera aside and fully enjoying the experience with your own eyes, which is quite a thrill.

Our guide was Robert, who was born and raised in Hawaii. He was very knowledgeable about local information and entertained us with various stories during the bus ride! The tour included a lot of activities like the Dole Plantation, Haleiwa, horseback riding, and sea turtles, making it a truly satisfying trip!

ハワイ生まれ、ハワイ育ちのロバートさんがガイドさんでした。さすがローカルな情報に詳しくて、バスの移動中もいろいろなお話をしてくださり、私たちを楽しませてくれました！
ツアー内容もドールプランテーション、ハレイワ、乗馬、ウミガメと盛りだくさんで本当に満足な旅になりました！

a very nice 1-day tour! Oahu at a glimpse, our tour leader cum driver, Ken, was very entertaining.

the food was normal, but lots of activity on board that you can participate. quite a great experience.

Easy and no hassle transport from Waikiki to Diamond Head. On time pick up, drops off at the visitors centre so you don’t have to walk from the bus stop. Good banter and information given by driver. Made the experience more enjoyable having a quick and convenient way to get to and from the hike location.

I was disappointed to only see a glimpse of the whale's back. I participated with breakfast included, but there was a limited variety of ingredients.

鯨の背中が少し見えただけで残念でした。
朝食付きで参加しましたが食材のレパートリーが少なかったです。

Unfortunately, we encountered a day of heavy rain. Many people got off the shuttle bus from the hotel without umbrellas and boarded the boat. The air conditioning was strong, and we were shivering in our wet clothes. They temporarily turned off the air conditioning after seeing us, but it was soon turned back on. The sea outside was also rough, making it quite challenging.

As for the whales, there was an announcement about their direction, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any and received replacement tickets. My friend who got seasick probably won't go again! (laughs) However, I think the tour itself isn't bad, as weather and whale sightings are a matter of luck.

あいにくの大雨の日に当たってしまいました。ホテルから送迎バスを降りて、傘を持ってなかった人も多くて船に乗り込みました。
冷房が強くて、濡れた服を着た私達は震えてました。その様子を見て一旦冷房を止めてくれたのですが、すぐに再開。外の海も荒れていたので、なかなか辛かったです。
肝心の鯨は、何時の方向にいるとアナウンスが入るのですが、残念ながら見られずに振替チケットをもらいました。
船酔いした友達はもう行く事はないかな？（笑）
でも、天気も鯨も運なので、ツアー自体は悪くないと思います。

Considering the winter activities, how was it? I participated knowing that visibility might be limited, but I was really disappointed because I could only see a small glimpse of the whales far away, and it wasn't clear enough to capture a photo. Although the whales were hard to see, I thought it might not be a bad tour if I considered it as a walk on the boat.

冬ならではのアクティビティのわりには、いかがなものでしょうか。
見えない場合もあるのは承知の上、参加しましたが、
本当に遠くに小さく、一瞬見えただけで、とても写真におさめることもできず、肉眼ではっきりみえたわけでもないので、がっかりですね。
ホエールは見えにくかったけれど、船の船上散歩と考えれば、悪くないツアーかな？？？と思いました。

Nice city tour with special driver but the memorial just acceptable

I participated because I wanted to try garlic shrimp and go horseback riding.
North Shore (Haleiwa) Valley Horseback Riding Plan

I was picked up at the hotel and headed to the North Shore, stopping by the Dole Plantation before arriving in Haleiwa. Before horseback riding, I aimed for the garlic shrimp at Camaron—it's a Japanese restaurant, and the shrimp was plump and creamy; I finished it in no time (laughs).

From here, we split into the horseback riding group and those who wanted to explore Haleiwa. The couple leading the horseback riding was very bright and friendly; the husband was a former polo league player. After a brief lecture, we set off right away. No helmets were required, which felt refreshing, and we rode through the forest, which was an exhilarating experience.

The horses are well-trained, so I think even beginners can enjoy it.

After horseback riding, we returned to Haleiwa, and if you're lucky, you can go to a beach where sea turtles are present. We were lucky to see two turtles on the beach! It seems the chances are higher in the afternoon.

A word of caution: since they are protected animals, you shouldn't get closer than 3 meters or touch them, as there is a fine for that.

It was the best tour!

目的はガーリックシュリンプと乗馬をしたかったのて参加しました。
ノースショア（ハレイワ） 渓谷乗馬プラン

ホテルでピックアップしてもらい、いざノースショアに途中ドールプランテーションに寄りハレイワに到着、私は乗馬前にお目当てのカマロンのガーリックシュリンプ目指してGO－
日本人のお店ですプリプリクリーミーあっという間に完食（笑）

ここから乗馬組とハレイワを観光する方と別れ乗馬に、とっても明るくフレンドリーなご夫妻でご主人は元ポロリーグの選手だったそうです。簡単にレクチャーを受けて直ぐに出発します。
ヘルメット着用は無しで気分爽快、森の中を進み気持ち良さ爆発ー

しっかり調教されているので初めての方でも楽しめると思います。

乗馬が終わりハレイワに戻り、運が良ければカメさんがいるビーチに行くと
2匹もビーチに上がっていてラッキー！！
午後からの確率が高いようです。

ここで注意、保護動物なんで3ｍ以内に近づかない・触ると罰金だそうです。

最高のツアーでした。

Very easy checking in and checking out no problem at all

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. The customer service was also polite, and the staff were cheerful. Plus, I was able to see the whales up close. It was the best trip ever.

正直、あんまり期待してなかったが、予想以上に楽しめた。接客対応も丁寧で、スタッフさんが明るい。そして、クジラもとっても近くで見ることができた。
最高の旅でした。

It was our first trip to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We used this tour to visit Kualoa Ranch, which has been a filming location for Jurassic Park and many other movies! Compared to many other tour companies, this one was more affordable, and the experience was the same.

We boarded a large bus at the pickup location (our hotel) in the morning, and since it was early, everyone on the bus was sleeping. During the ride, we filled out a survey for our desired activities, and upon arrival, we were given a schedule for the day. Each person then went to the designated meeting points for their chosen activities.

We chose the movie location tour, jungle exploration, and ocean voyage tour. On the movie location tour, we were able to take photos next to that famous tree from Jurassic Park. The Japanese explanations at various filming points were very clear and helpful. The jungle exploration was guided in English, but it was still enjoyable even with a basic understanding! Here, we were taken to several filming locations, which were different from those on the movie location tour, and personally, I found this part to be even more impressive. The ocean voyage involved getting on a boat and heading out to sea, where we saw many sea turtles, which was truly satisfying. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy, so it would have been even more amazing if it had been sunny!

Horseback riding and the buggies also looked like a lot of fun. I would love to use this tour again!

新婚旅行でのはじめてのハワイでした。
ジュラシックパーク、ワールドや数々の映画のロケ地になっているクアロアランチにこちらのツアーを利用して行ってきました！たくさんのツアー会社のものと比較してもこちらの方が割安！体験内容も変わりありません。
朝迎えの大型バスにピックアップ場所（滞在ホテルでした）で乗り込み、クアロアランチへ。朝早いのもありバスの中はみんな寝ています。バスの中で希望するアクティビティのアンケートを取り、現地に到着した際に1日の予定表を渡され、各自で各アクティビティの集合場所に行き体験するといった感じでした。
我々は、映画ロケ地ツアーとジャングル探検、オーシャンボヤージツアーを選択。映画ロケ地ツアーではジュラシックパークで有名なあの木の側で写真が撮れます。また様々な撮影ポイントで日本語の説明をしてくれるのでとてもわかりやすかったです。ジャングル探検では英語ガイドでしたがなんとなくの理解でも楽しめます！ここでも数カ所ロケ地に案内されますが、どれもロケ地ツアーとは別のところで個人的にはこちらの方が凄かったです。オーシャンボヤージも船にのり海に出ますが、船上からウミガメが沢山見れ本当に満足いくものでした。天気があいにくの曇り空でしたので、晴れていたらもっと素晴らしかったことでしょう！
乗馬や、バギーもとても楽しそうでした。また利用させていただきたいです。

The tour was wonderful due to Larry's knowledge of Downtown. He was a pleasure to listen to and a good sense of humor. Very organized tour. Thank you

I took the city bus to Aloha Tower Marketplace (the meeting place). Right next to Aloha Tower Marketplace, there is a boat docked, and the reception is right in front of it. The office opens at 8 AM, but since we arrived early, the reception wasn't open yet, which caused a bit of confusion. For those making their way to the meeting place on their own, I think using the boat next to Aloha Tower Marketplace as a landmark is a good idea.

As soon as we boarded the boat at 8 AM, there was a bit of time (about 45 minutes) before departure. We didn't eat, but you can have breakfast on board.

As for the whales, we were able to see them. When a whale is spotted, the staff will indicate the direction based on the time on the clock. You can see the direction they point to, or others will point as well, so we were able to see the whales multiple times.

However, whales dive quickly, and depending on the location, they can only be seen from a distance, so I recommend bringing a DSLR camera if you have one.

市バス（The Bus)を使って、アロハタワーマーケットプレイス（集合場所）まで行きました。
アロハタワーマーケットプレイスのすぐ横に船が止まっており、その目の前が受付になります。
8時から事務所が開くのですが、私たちは早めに着いていたので、受付が開いておらず少し迷いました。
集合場所まで自力で行く方は、アロハタワーマーケットプレイスすぐ横の船を目印にしたらいいと思います。

8時にすぐに船に乗り込むと、出航までは少し時間（45分ぐらい）があります。私たちは食べませんでしたが、船内で朝食をとることもできます。

肝心のぐじらですが、見ることができました。クジラが見えるとスタッフの方が時計の時間で方向を教えてくれます。その方向を見るか、他の方が一斉に指をさすので何度もくじらを見ることができました。

但し、くじらはすぐに潜ってしまうのと、場所によっては遠くからしか見えないので、一眼レフカメラを持っている方は、持っていくことをお勧めします。

The shuttle to Diamond Head is perfectly priced and provides a great morning excursion. Diamond Head is a must see when visiting Oahu, so this inexpensive excursion fit the bill.

Breakfast is good and we saw probably 5-8 whales!! Highly recommend during whale season

I was looking forward to seeing whales, but in the end, I only saw a little bit of a tail far away towards the end of the cruise. The tour company might consider that a success, but I wonder if that's really enough to say we saw whales... Honestly, I was disappointed.

クジラを見るのを楽しみに行きましたが、結局、クルーズ終盤に遠くに少しだけテールが見えたのみ。催行会社としては、あれでも見れた、となるのでしょうが、あれで見れたとするのばいかがなものかと、、、。正直がっかりでした。

Unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales, but I enjoyed the beautiful scenery during the cruise! I would like to try again next time!

残念ながらクジラを見ることは出来ませんでしたが、景色の良いクルージングをした事は良かったです！次回また、挑戦したいと思っています！

It was tough getting up early, but the ship was luxurious and there was an explanation in Japanese, which was great. However, I suffered from severe seasickness. My friend, who didn't get seasick, said they only saw the whale's tail. The staff were very accommodating, and the person in the hall showed us a video of the whale when it appeared on their phone! This time, I chose not to have breakfast, but the food looked delicious, and I was able to add it for $13 per person.

朝早くからで大変でしたが、船が豪華で日本語での説明もあり、よかったです。ただ、船酔いが酷かったです。船酔いしなかった友人はクジラのしっぽだけは見れたと言ってました。スタッフさんの対応が良く、ホールの方のケータイでクジラが現れた時の動画を見せていただきました！今回、朝食なしを選択したのですが、周りの人が食べているのが美味しそうで1人13ドルで追加できました。

We participated with a total of 10 people, from my 70-year-old grandfather to my 4-year-old grandchild. A lucky memory was seeing a sea turtle, while an unfortunate experience was the jungle tour in a downpour.

70歳の祖父からと4歳の孫まで合計10名で参加しました。運良くウミガメが見られたことと運悪くスコールの中でのジャングルツアーは良い思い出です。

I participated in a half-day tour, but I regret not opting for the full-day tour as there were so many highlights. The staff were all friendly and full of hospitality. You can learn about the local life and history that you wouldn't see during regular sightseeing or shopping, so I think it's definitely worth participating if you go to Hawaii. I splurged a bit and chose the deluxe course, and I believe it was worth more than the price. The front-row seats for the final show were very impressive, and I was able to join a backstage tour that is usually not available to the public. The show itself was incredibly powerful and breathtaking. If I go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again.

半日観光で参加しましたがあまりに見どころが多くて1日観光にすれば良かったとちょっと後悔です。とにかくスタッフが皆さんフレンドリーでホスピタリティに溢れています。街の観光やショッピングでは見ることのできない現地の生活や歴史が学べるのでハワイに行ったら是非とも参加した方がより楽しめると思いました。ちょっと奮発してデラックスコースにしましたがお値段以上の価値があったと思います。最後のショーの席が最前列でとても迫力があったことやショーの前には普通は見ることのできないバックヤードツアーに参加できたこと、などです。とにかくショーはとても迫力があり圧巻でした。またハワイに行くことがあったらぜひ参加したいです。

The weather was mild, and there were no waves, making it a perfect day. About 20 minutes after departure, we spotted a whale and spent the rest of the time following it. The whale seemed relaxed, and we could see it spouting water every 10 to 15 minutes as it breathed. I'm glad we got to see the whale.

気候がおだやか、かつ、波もない、おそらく絶好の日でした。
出港後20分くらいでクラジを1尾発見し、その1尾をずっと追いかける形でした。そのクジラはリラックスしているようで呼吸する度(10ー15分)に潮吹きなどしているのが見えました。クジラが見れてよかったです。

First of all, the tour company did nothing wrong. On the contrary, I found their smooth operation and progress to be quite favorable.

Perhaps my expectations for whale watching were too high or my imagination ran wild. During the approximately one-and-a-half-hour cruise, we only saw a distant spout once and a dolphin jump once. While we did see something, I had imagined seeing a large tail up close or multiple whales swimming, so I felt a bit disappointed.

However, this is something that depends on luck. Overall, the tour itself received a high rating.

まずツアー会社は何も悪くありません。
むしろスムーズな運営、進行をされており好感が持てました。

ホエールウォッチングに対しての理想というか想像が膨らみすぎていたのかもしれません。
約1時間半のクルーズで、見えたのが遠くでの潮吹き1回とイルカのジャンプ1回でした。
見れたといえば見れたのですが、もっとこう間近で大きな尻尾が見えたり何頭ものクジラが泳ぐ様子を想像していただけに少し残念な気持ちでした。

ただこればっかりは時の運もあるのでしょう。
ツアー自体の評価は高かったです。

The weather forecast in Hawaii is not reliable!! The rain forecast turned out to be "clear skies," and there were no waves, making the boat ride comfortable. We saw the humpback whales' spouts and tails many times, and each time, the passengers erupted in applause. The boat was large and stable. I appreciate the crew for their excellent hospitality. I made a web reservation with Veltra on-site, and their quick response was a great help. I was able to board safely.

ハワイの天気予報は、あてになりませんね！！　雨の予報が「快晴」、しかも波はなく船も快適でした。
何度も、ザトウクジラの汐吹と尾びれの姿が見られそのたびに乗船客の拍手がやみませんでした。
船は大きく安定していました。
クルーの方々、最高のもてなしに感謝します。
ベルトラさん、現地でWEB予約しましたが素早い対応で助かりました。無事に乗船できました。

I was able to see a pod of dolphins in addition to the whales! It was amazing to see Diamond Head as well! I would love to go again if I have the chance.

くじらに加えイルカの群れも見れました！
ダイヤモンドヘッドも見れて最高でした！また機会あれば行きたいですね。