All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I didn't see any tails splashing, but I did see whales multiple times and also witnessed spouting. I opted for the breakfast option, and it had more variety than I expected and was delicious, so I'm glad I chose it. The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, and the restroom was clean. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was also wonderful! Even if you don't see whales, you can still enjoy the cruise. I would love to participate again.

しっぽバッシャーンのような姿は見られませんでしたが、何度もクジラの姿が見られたし、潮吹きも見られました。朝食付きにしましたが、思っていたよりも種類もあったしおいしかったので付けてよかったです。大きな船だったので船酔いもなく、トイレもきれい、海から見るワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドの姿も素晴らしかったです！もしクジラが見られなくてもクルーズを楽しめます。また参加したいです。

The main event of this trip to Hawaii (laugh) was the whale cruise. The crew members were using binoculars on deck to search for whales, but we didn't see a single one... However, on the way there, we saw a small shark, and on the way back, three dolphins swam alongside the boat, so that was nice. I guess we were a bit late in the season... I'll try again next year.

今回のハワイ旅行のメインイベント（笑）である、クジラクルーズ。
乗組員のスタッフさん達が甲板で双眼鏡を使って探してくれていましたが、一頭も見られませんでした。。。
でも、往路では小さなサメ　復路の埠頭内ではイルカが三頭船に並走してくれたので　それだけでもよかったです。
時期が遅すぎたのでしょうか、、、、　
来年にリベンジします

Nice cruise. Food was good. Free to move up and down the boat. View was amazing. Caught the best sunset.

We had an amazing time on this tour, and our tour guide Rodolph was very friendly and knowledgable. I totally recommend this tour while visiting Hawaii-a sight worth experiencing.

We had a great time touring everything involved with this trip! It was a full 8 hours and our tour guide did a fabulous job of filling us in on lots of history and information about the island. REALLY ENJOYED!

We had a wonderful experience at the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise.
This was our second time, but we will absolutely go again.

We had a great time, enjoyed the food and first class service as well as entertainment and fireworks. The only negative was that if you eat different meals, you can't sit together in the same room. The staff did make accommodation and get us together but we never got the steak and lobster that was paid for with the more expensive meal.

Had a blast! Several whale sightings. The lunch was fantastic. Hula lessons, lei making and yukelele lessons. Service was impecable. My kids and husband had a fantastic time.

Veltra service was perfect. The communication through emails from booking to email reminders as reservation day approached to even a phone call was all above board. We had no problems at the park when we got there with our email confirmation for all activities. It was a time saver at the park.

It was very convenient! There were four lines available for unlimited rides, but since I didn't use them that much, it felt a bit expensive. However, I'm glad there was a trolley.

とても便利でした！
４つのラインが乗り放題でしたが、そんなに沢山は乗らなかったのでちょっと高いかなってところですね‼︎でもトロリーあってよかったです。

I participated in a tour to the North Shore, which is not easy to access when traveling alone, and I had my first horseback riding experience. During the long drive, I had a great time thanks to the guide's talk and quizzes. It was my first time riding, but the horses were very gentle, and I was able to ride comfortably. Even after returning home, the joy of horseback riding lingered, along with some soreness (laughs). I would love to join this tour again!

1人旅では、なかなか行きにくいノースショアと、初めての乗馬体験で参加しました。
長いドライブ中も、ガイドさんのトーク＆クイズで、とても楽しく過ごさせて頂きました。
初めての乗馬でしたが、とても大人しい馬達で快適に乗馬出来ました。帰国後も乗馬の楽しみは、お尻の痛みと共に余韻が残りました(笑)
また、参加したいツアーです‼️

The day started with a hotel pickup, and we participated as a group of seven. Along the way, our guide provided various explanations, and we split up at the Pineapple Station (where we enjoyed pineapple soft serve).

We explored Haleiwa and had a delicious meal at a garlic shrimp place recommended by our guide (not the famous Macky's, but a restaurant run by a Japanese person named Nishikawa, where they carefully cleaned the shrimp). Of course, we also enjoyed Matsumoto Shave Ice.

After that, we were taken to a homey place called Happy Trails for a horseback riding course in Waimea Valley. The guide translated the English explanations for us, so we felt comfortable participating. The horses were as smart as the reviews said, and we enjoyed the ride with views of the ocean. It was my first time riding, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

From there, we gathered again in Haleiwa to meet the LUCKY HONU (sea turtles)! The guide was truly knowledgeable and took us to a beach where we could reliably encounter them, allowing us to take great photos.

Overall, it was a truly fulfilling day. Thank you very much. I would like to participate in the coastal course next time.

ホテルのピックアップから始まり、3パーティ７人で参加しました。途中の道のりも色々と説明してくれて、パイナップルステーションで其々に分かれました。（そこではパイナップルソフトを食す）
私達は ハレイワ散策をして、ガイドさんお勧めのガーリックシュリンプのお店でおいしく頂きました（有名なマッキーズではございません。日本人の西川さんがやっている、ちゃんと背ワタを丁寧に取ったシュリンプです）。勿論マツモトシェイブアイスも食しました。
その後ワイメア渓谷の乗馬コースでアットホームなhappy trailsに送ってもらい、英語の説明も側で訳してくれたので安心して参加出来ました。
馬も口コミ通りお利口で登り下り そして海も望め、初乗馬でしたが充分に堪能出来ました。
そこから再度ハレイワで皆んな集合してLUCKY HONU（ウミガメ）に逢いに！
ガイドさんは本当に情報を持っていて、有名な所ではなく、ちゃんと出逢える海岸に連れて行ってもらいしっかりと写真に収める事が出来て良かったです。
全体を通して 本当に充実した1日でした。
ありがとうございました。
次回は海岸コースに参加してみたいです。

Great cost performance!
Great service!
Great food !
Great entertainment!

I must say I was a little skeptical... It turned out to be fantastic. We decided to go on this dinner cruise for my wife's birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The food was great...surprising for a huge amount of people. The drinks, entertainment, the vessel, the views all spectacular. And the staff were first rate!!!! I would definitely do this again and quite frankly for the price...it is truly a bargain!!!

I joined this time because I really wanted to drink the lemonade in Haleiwa.

The former public servant guide kindly took us right to the shop, so I was able to reach the lemonade I was looking for!

It was incredibly delicious, and I had a wonderful time.

Previously, I didn't have much time in Haleiwa and couldn't see much, but this tour had plenty of time, allowing me to relax.

Thank you very much.

今回、どうしてもハレイワのレモネードを飲みたくて参加しましたー。

元公務員のガイドさんがお店の前まで送ってくださったので、目的のレモネードにたどり着くことができましたー！

すんごく美味しくて、幸せな時間でした。

以前はハレイワの時間が少なくてあまり見ることができなかったのですが、今回参加したツアーはたっぷり時間があり、ゆっくりすることができましたー。

ありがとうございました。

It was great experience . we enjoyed celebrated our little ones first bday !! we enjoyed the food it was delicious!! a memorable experience!!!

We saw no sea life at all. Not much seating and the whale guarantee was no good as it didn't cover transportation and times are very limited. Not worth the money, was told by others to take a smaller vessel next time.

The history and the whole thing about pearl harbor was excellent , we were sadden that half of our tour was cancelled and there was no compensation for it .

It was great to see the locations used in the show and see how they made some of the scenes work.

The show was really great. I've never seen this show before, I would suggest everyone see it at least once.

We had a wonder time on the Star of Honolulu. The food was delicious. The entertainment was very good. The view on top of the ship for the Friday fireworks was awesome.

I had wanted to try horseback riding for a long time, but I never expected to be able to do it on the beaches of Hawaii. The horses were friendly, and I highly recommend everyone to experience it. I think it will be a fun time. We were lucky with the weather, and the Japanese guide provided thorough explanations, which made me very satisfied. It was a bit disappointing that the free time at the pineapple farm and in Haleiwa Town was a little short. Next time, I want to challenge myself to horseback riding in the canyon with my grandchild.

以前から乗馬をしてみたかったのですが、まさかハワイの海岸で実現出来るとは思ってもいませんでした。馬もなついていて、みなさん是非体験してみてください。楽しい時間になると思います。天候に恵まれ日本人のガイドさんが丁寧に説明していただき大満足です。パイナップル農場やハレイワタウンでの自由時間がちょっと短かったのが残念。次回は渓谷乗馬に孫と挑戦したいと思っています。

It was great. We had endless crab and the show was perfect. It was my girlfriends first time to Hawaii so I had to make it special and this was it.

I was able to see about 10 whales! It was amazing!
Since they weren't that close, I wish I had brought binoculars.
The ocean and sky were beautiful, and I could see Diamond Head clearly.
I opted for the lunch option, but I wanted to see the whales and stayed on the deck the whole time, plus I had a bit of seasickness, so I couldn't eat at all. Personally, I think it was fine not to have lunch included.
I had a great time!

10頭くらい見れました！感動！
そんなに近くはないので、双眼鏡を持っていけばよかったです。
海も空もきれいでダイヤモンドヘッドもきれいに見えました☆
ランチ付きにしましたがクジラを見たくてずっとデッキにいたのと、軽い船酔いで全く食べられなかったので個人的にはランチ付けなくてよかったです(^^;;
楽しかったです♪

I participated on Sunday, March 6, 2016. I was relieved that they arrived earlier than the pickup time. They were always late before... This time, I joined with my mother. There were two groups in total, including another couple. By chance, another person canceled suddenly, so it was just the four of us on the tour, which turned out to be really great. We always gathered before the meeting time, so the schedule progressed smoothly.

The guide, Nakama, provided detailed and careful guidance. It was very fulfilling. When we had a little extra time, they took us to a coffee farm for an irregular stop, where we took a short break. After that, we went on the main North Shore tour. At the new spot, Haleiwa Store Lots, I was able to buy the items I wanted and enjoyed Giovanni's Shrimp. The other couple had shrimp from a different wagon, but our guide, Nakama, kindly took us to Giovanni's, allowing us to make good use of our time there. Thank you very much! ^^

Because the timing was smooth and thanks to Nakama's consideration, we were able to enjoy a full circle around Oahu on the way back.

The couple who participated in the same tour was also very nice, and we had a great time. What I really felt during this tour was that the experience can vary greatly depending on the tour members... This time, the atmosphere was really warm, and I enjoyed it the most.

I would like to participate again if it’s like this. Thank you! ^^

2016年３月6日（日）に参加しました。
ピックアップ時間よりも早く来ていただき安心しました。
以前はいつも遅かったので・・。
今回は母と二人で参加致しました。
同じツアーには他に１組（二人）のカップルと計２組での参加でした。
たまたま、他の方が突然キャンセルになり、この４名でのツアーですが、これが本当によかったのです。常に集合時間前に集まるのでサクサクタイムスケジュールが進みます。

そしてガイドの仲間さんの丁寧な細かいご案内。
とっても充実してました。
時間が少しあると、イレギュラーにコーヒー農園に連れて行って下さり、
こちらで少し休憩。
その後メインのノース観光。新スポットのハレイワストアロッツでは希望の商品も購入し、
ジョバンニのシュリンプを食べました。
もう一組は別のワゴンでのシュリンプでしたが、
ガイドの仲間さんがジョバンニにまで送迎下さりここでも時間を有意義に利用出来ました。
ありがとうございました＾＾

時間がスムーズであったため、そして仲間さんのご配慮のおかげで、
帰りはオアフ１周で楽しめました。

同じツアー参加のカップルの方もとても感じが良いお二人で楽しかったです。
そして今回のツアーでつくづく感じたことは、
やはり同じツアーメンバーによって当たりハズレが激しいなと・・・
今回は本当にあったかい雰囲気で一番楽しめました。

またこのような感じでしたら参加したいです。
ありがとうございました＾＾

We participated as a family. During the second horseback riding session, I felt a bit more relaxed, and the 45 minutes flew by. My horse wandered off a few times and even charged into the bushes, but that was fun too. I wondered if I should have extended my trip to Macky's for the garlic shrimp in Haleiwa. The waves on the North Shore were truly amazing. Next time, I want to stay at Turtle Bay and play golf as well.

家族で参加しました。　２回目の乗馬は少し余裕もあり４５分はあっという間に過ぎました。　私の馬は何回か道草をしブッシュの中へも突入しましたがそれも楽しかったです。　ハレイワのガーリックシュリンプはマッキーズまで足を延ばせばよかったかな。　ノースショアの波はやっぱりすごかった。 今度はタートルベイに泊まりゴルフもしたいと思いました。

I was hoping to see whales up close, but it felt like I was viewing them from a distance. I was able to see the spouts and tails several times, but I couldn't see the body or size of the whales; they were too far away to see clearly, which was different from what I expected. However, the view from the boat and the comfort inside the ship made it enjoyable, so I had a good time overall. (*^-^*)

近くでくじらを見れるのかなぁと思ってましたが遠くに見る感じでした。何回も潮吹きやしっぽは見れましたがくじらの胴体や大きさは見れず、、遠すぎてあまりよく見えず、思っていたのとは違いました。でも船の上からの景色や船の中も快適でクル－ズしたと思えば楽しかったです(*^-^*)

I participated in this tour because I wanted to experience the great outdoors! It exceeded the description in the tour details, and I was truly satisfied with the many breathtaking views I enjoyed. The pickup and the explanations at the airport were all provided in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. The guide was a Japanese woman (or possibly of Japanese descent) who has lived in the area for a long time. She was very interesting and kind, sharing many stories unique to the locals. The driver sang with a ukulele during our break, creating wonderful memories!

大自然を体感したい！との思いから参加しました。ツアー内容に記載されている以上の内容で、たくさんの絶景を楽しむことができ本当に大満足でした。送迎、空港での説明ともに日本語でしっかりとした案内があり、安心でした。ガイドさんは現地に長く在住されている日本人(日系人？)のおばちゃんでした。とても面白く親切で、現地の方ならではのお話をたくさんして頂きました。運転手さんは休憩時間にウクレレで歌ってくれ、素敵な思い出になりました！

I attended with my daughter. The shuttle service to the hotel was very convenient and helpful.

It was my first time riding a horse, and I was a bit anxious, but the instructors at the ranch were very friendly and made me feel at ease. My horse, being at the back of a group of six, didn't listen to me very well, probably because it was a bit spoiled. Still, the weather was great, and the seaside views were amazing, allowing us to fully enjoy about 40 minutes of horseback riding.

I visited the North Shore for the first time in nearly 20 years and was surprised by the changes in Haleiwa. I also had time for shopping, which allowed me to enjoy some shave ice, and I was very satisfied.

娘と二人での参加でした。ホテルまでの送迎ありはとても楽でたすかりました。
私は乗馬は初めてで、少し不安はありましたが、牧場のインストラクターの方がとてもフレンドリーで安心できました。6人グループの最後尾だった私の馬が、なかなか言うことを聞いてくれなかったのは、たぶんなめられていたせいだと思いますが、それでもお天気にも恵まれ海辺の景色は最高で、40分ほどの乗馬を満喫しました。ノースショアは、ほぼ２０年ぶりに訪れましたが、ハレイワの変貌に驚きショッピングタイムもとれたので、シェイブアイスも食べられて、満足しました。

The last main horseback riding experience, along with the other three tour plans, was incredibly satisfying and allowed us to fully enjoy Hawaii. The horseback riding, in particular, had a few cute little mishaps (like the horse continuously eating grass), but riding along the ocean view road while looking at the beautiful sea of North Shore was the best. I had never experienced such a long horseback ride before, so I felt quite fulfilled. If I had to wish for something, it would be for more free time at the Dole Plantation, as the only things we could do were buy souvenirs and eat. I was disappointed that I couldn't try the interesting pineapple maze.

The reason for the three-star rating is that, as mentioned in the title, the guide's attitude was poor from start to finish. I wondered if they were hungover because they were very unfriendly, creating a stark contrast with the excited customers. During the tour time of about 2 to 2.5 hours, the atmosphere in the vehicle was not very pleasant. When the guide explained the horseback riding, they mumbled, and I couldn't understand what they were saying, which left me feeling anxious and confused as we began the ride.

Since the only concern was the guide, I would like to request the same plan when I come with my family next time. Thank you. The photo is of the garlic shrimp I had during our free time at North Shore. The creamy shrimp had a unique texture that I had never experienced before, and it was very delicious—I highly recommend it.

最後のメイン乗馬はもちろんのこと、ほかの３つのツアープランもどれもハワイを満喫できるもので大満足です、特に乗馬は小さな可愛いハプニング（馬が草を食べ続ける）こともありますが、northshoreのきれいな海を見ながらのオーシャンビュー通りで乗馬できて最高でした、　乗馬自体あんなに長く乗れる体験はしたことないので、満足感はかなり得られました。　欲を言うならば、DOLE　plantationでの自由時間が少なく、できることがお土産とご飯を食べれることだけしかなかったので自由時間が取れればいいなと臨みます、面白そうなパイナップル迷路ができなかったのが残念だったからです。　

評価が３つなのは、タイトルに書いているようにガイドさんの態度が最初から最後まで悪かったからです。二日酔いなのかとても無愛想で、楽しみにしているお客さんとの温度差が激しく、　移動時間のツアー時間中の約2~2時間半、車内の雰囲気があまりよくなかったです。ガイドさんから乗馬の説明の際、もごもごしていて、何を言っているか理解できず、わけがわからない不安の状態のまま乗馬を始めたのが気がかりです。

気になり点はガイドさんだけだったので、次家族で来るときも同じプランをお願いしたいと思います、ありがとうございます。
写真はNorthshoreの自由行動の際食べたがガーリックシュリンプです、クリーム風のシュリンプは初めての触感でとってもおいしく、おすすめです。