All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I participated in a Segway tour. I was a bit worried since it had been a while, but with the thorough explanations, I was able to ride comfortably. I could cover distances that would be impossible on foot, and the explanations about the locations were clear and informative. Thank you very much.

セグウェイに参加しました。久しぶりなので大丈夫かなと心配しましたが、丁寧な説明で気持ち良く走れました。徒歩では無理な距離を移動でき、また場所の説明もわかりやすく勉強になりました。ありがとうございました。

I had a very meaningful morning! Unfortunately, I didn't understand about 80% of the English explanations, but when there were whales, it was very easy to understand the direction based on the time on the clock relative to the boat. On that day, we were able to see a small whale jumping, and everyone on the boat was really excited! I tend to get motion sickness and was worried about seasickness, but there was hardly any rocking, and I was able to enjoy it comfortably. If you're visiting Honolulu during this time, I think this is an activity you absolutely should participate in!

非常に有意義な朝の時間を過ごすことができました！！英語の説明は残念ながら8割わからなかったですが、クジラがいた時には船を基準にして時計の時刻で方向を知らせてくれるため、とても分かりやすかったです。
この日は小さなクジラがジャンプする姿を見ることができ、船上もかなり盛り上がっていました！
乗り物酔いしやすく、船酔いも心配していましたが、ほとんど揺れもなく快適に過ごすことができました。
この時期にホノルルに訪れるなら、絶対に参加すべきアクティビティだと思いました！

I was a bit anxious since it was an English-speaking driver. It seemed like the meeting point was different, and even after 10 minutes, the driver hadn't arrived. When I tried to contact them, the line was busy. Just when I was starting to think they might not come, the driver called my name loudly, and I was able to get on safely. During the ride, I couldn't understand the announcements at all, and since we were the only Japanese people, I felt a bit isolated, haha. We also received two bottles of mineral water for the round trip! Since it was just a plan to climb, I didn't feel rushed and was able to fully enjoy the scenery and nature. However, I later found out that taking the bus would have been significantly cheaper, which was a good lesson learned.

英語ドライバーという事だったので不安でした。
待ち合わせ場所が違っていたようで10分過ぎても来ず、連絡しても通話中。行けないかもと思っていたらドライバーさんが大きな声で名前を呼んでくれて無事に乗れました。移動中の案内は全くわからず翻訳機能も使えず私たちだけ日本人だったので少し疎外感笑。
ミネラルウォーターも行き帰りで2本いただきました！
登るだけのプランだったので焦ることもなく景色も自然も存分に堪能出来ました。
ただ、バスで行ってたらゼロ一桁安かったと後から知りいい勉強になりました。

We chartered for 8 hours for our family of four, and I was impressed by the perfect scheduling after sharing our desired destinations in advance! (The burgers and fries at Five Guys, where we stopped for lunch, were delicious!) Ken was fluent in Japanese, very cheerful and fun, and had a wealth of local knowledge and topics, so we felt comfortable leaving everything in his hands. The car was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and he chose safe and clean restrooms at just the right times, making the long drive feel quick. I definitely want to request this again next time.

家族4人で8時間チャーターをお願いしましたがこちらの行きたいところをあらかじめお伝えしたところ、完璧なスケジューリングで感動しました！
(ランチで立ち寄った5GUYSのハンバーガーとポテト美味しかったです！)
KENさんは日本語堪能、とても明るく楽しい方でローカルな知識や話題も豊富でしたので、安心してお任せすることができました。
車も広く綺麗でゆったりしていましたし、トイレ休憩もタイミング良く安全で綺麗なトイレがあるところを選んで下さり、長時間のドライブもあっという間でした。
また次回も是非、お願いしたいと思います。

I really enjoyed our time at the ranch there is so much to do!!!!

It was great to see the whale, but it's disappointing that the boat turned back so soon after. To be honest, I wanted to see it a little longer.

クジラが見えた事はよかったんですが、
その後すぐ船が引き返してしまうのは残念です。もう少し見たかったと言うのは正直なところです。

- It was great that the bus was waiting before the meeting time, allowing us to board right away.
- Throughout the journey, there were constant explanations of the tourist attractions, including their history, which made it easy to understand.
- At the Dole Plantation, thanks to the "Royal Star/Beltra," we were able to enter before opening hours, which was time-efficient. Additionally, showing the tour sticker provides discounts on souvenirs.
- The bus was equipped with a restroom, which was reassuring for the elderly, and we appreciated that.

・集合時間の前にﾊﾞｽが待機していて､直ぐに乗車が出来て良かったです。
・道中､常に観光名所の説明があり､成立ちまで語って頂き､分かり易かったです。
・ﾄﾞｰﾙﾌﾟﾗﾝﾃｰｼｮﾝでは､｢ﾛｲﾔﾙ･ｽﾀｰ/ﾍﾞﾙﾄﾗ｣のおかげで開園時間前に入場する事ができ､
時間効率が良かったです｡またﾂｱｰｽﾃｯｶｰを見せると土産も割引きが有ります。
・バスにトイレが完備されているために､年配には心配が無く､ありがたです｡

The guide takes photos for you during breaks at various points. Since it's electric, going uphill was a breeze. I was moved when I saw cows while going down the slope. The scenery at Kualoa is beautiful and can't be fully captured in photos. You should definitely experience it at least once!

所々で休憩を挟みガイドのかたが写真も撮ってくれます。
電動なので、上り坂も楽々でした。
坂道を下りながら牛が見えた時は感動しました。クアロアは景色が美しく写真では伝えきれません。ぜひ一度体験してください！

We prefer planning our trips ourselves rather than going with groups or package tours, and this private charter was perfect for us as a couple who value privacy! Our stay in Hawaii was very short, and we had to be creative with our time on Oahu. Ken made our wish to tour from the easternmost point to the North Shore a reality.

Of course, since the travel time was longer, our stay at each location was limited, but thanks to Ken, we were able to fully enjoy power spots, beaches, and gourmet experiences, creating many wonderful memories! The comfortable car ensured our privacy, and Ken's gentlemanly driving, along with his very interesting and engaging stories, made us both fall in love with him. We definitely want to see him again!

Next time, we would like to focus on fewer points and incorporate Ken's recommended spots into a carefully selected course. We will definitely return to Hawaii, so we look forward to seeing you then!

旅行では団体やパックツアーなどではなく、自身でプランニングするのが好きで、プライバシーを大切にしたい私たち夫婦にピッタリのとても贅沢な貸切チャーターでした！
今回のハワイでの滞在時間は非常に短く、オアフ島の滞在も工夫が必要でした。
今回は最東端〜ノースショアまでぐるっと回るわがままプランをKenさんが見事叶えてくださいました。
もちろん、移動時間が長くなるため１箇所あたりの滞在時間は制限されてしまいますが、そんな中でもKenさんのおかげでパワースポット、ビーチ、グルメなど目一杯楽しめたくさんの思い出が得られました！
プライバシーが確保された快適な車とジェントルマンな運転、車内でのとても面白く興味深いお話で、２人ともすっかりKenさんが大好きで是非またお目にかかりたいとおもっています！
次回はもっとポイントを絞って、Kenさんのオススメポイントも盛り込んだ厳選コースを考えたいです☆
また必ずハワイに帰ってくるのでその際は是非よろしくお願いいたします！

Great day full of unbelievable sights and good stories from the guide throughout

Really fabulous duo tour, our movie guide was so knowledgeable. Lunch was delicious.

This evening was very crowded, not our style but we did like the firework show from the boat.

You are tightly seated within other groups, but regardless of that the crew and entertainment are fantastic.

We used our phone flashlights on the way up, it was quite early but still worth it as it is a great way to start the morning.

I have been to Hawaii several times, but I had a feeling that the impression of Japanese people might not be good, so I somewhat avoided it. However, after actually going, I found that this was completely untrue. I enjoyed it just as much as any other activity.

This time, due to time constraints, I only visited the USS Missouri, but I would like to consider visiting other facilities next time. However, please note that tickets for the Arizona Memorial are on a waitlist online for same-day entry, so you cannot wait in line without a mobile phone.

The USS Missouri itself is full of highlights, and even rushing through, it took quite a bit of time. I was able to understand well what it was like when this ship was in active service.

何度かハワイには来ていますが、日本人に対する印象が良くないかもと思い、何となく敬遠していました。実際に行ってみて全くそんなことはありませんでした。他のアクティビティと何ら変わることなく楽しめました。
　今回時間の制約があったので戦艦ミズーリのみの見学でしたが、次回は別の施設の訪問も検討したいです。ただし、アリゾナ記念館は当日の入場券はネットでの順番待ちなので携帯がないと順番待ちも出来ません。
　実際のミズーリ号は見どころ満載で、駆け足で見て回っても結構時間がかかりました。この艦が現役だった頃の様子が良く分かりました。

BK was our tour guide and driver. I know now why he was Driver of the Year in 2023. Very knowledgeable on every facet of the tour. It was our first trip to Honolulu and he provided an excellent dialogue on everywhere we visited. (and even some we didn’t!) The bus was exceptionally clean and comfortable and our scheduled pickup was exactly on time at both ends of the tour.

Even when we got close to Diamond Head, we couldn't see any whales, and I started to give up a little, but then I spotted a spout in the distance. At that moment, the boat sped towards the whale, and we got close enough to see it!

After that, the boat kept pace without disturbing the whale, allowing us to see it with Diamond Head in the background. It was such an emotional moment!

As the boat started heading back to the harbor, the other passengers returned inside, but while watching the whale, I was able to see a huge leap from quite a distance!

On the way back, we also spotted two groups of whales, so I think it's a good idea to look out for spouts. The pineapple banana bread provided after boarding was also very delicious, and we could enjoy it with tea or coffee inside the boat!

There were also announcements in Japanese explaining about the whales, so it's fine even if you don't understand English. Since they are living creatures, you can't always see them, but even if they are a bit far away, the boat gets close, so I’m glad I participated!

ダイヤモンドヘッドの辺りに来てもなかなかクジラの姿が見えないので、今日は見ることができないかもと少し諦めた時に、すっごく遠くに潮吹きが見えました。その瞬間、船がクジラの方に向かってすごいスピードで進んでいき、クジラが見える所まで近づいてくれました！
その後も、クジラの泳ぎを遮らないように、並走してくれて、ダイヤモンドヘッドをバックにクジラを見る方ができました。とても感動した瞬間でした！
船が港へ戻り出した為、他の乗客は船内に戻って行きましたが、ずっとクジラを見ていると、かなり離れていましたが、クジラの大ジャンプを見ることができました！！
帰り途中にも2グループのクジラを見る方ができたので、潮吹きを探してみると良いと思います。
乗船後に提供された軽食のパイナップルバナナブレッドもとても美味しく、紅茶やコーヒーと一緒に船内で食べることができました！
クジラの説明など日本語でのアナウンスもきちんとありますので、英語がわからなくても大丈夫です。生き物ですので毎回見られるとは限りませんが、多少遠くても船が近づいていってくれるので、参加して良かったと思います！

I was worried that my daughter, who easily gets seasick because it's a large ship, might have a hard time, but despite taking motion sickness medication, she ended up feeling sick. 😭 She couldn't even go out on deck and just sat in a chair, waiting for the return to port. I don't know why the medication didn't work, but it was unfortunate, especially since she was looking forward to it more than anyone. 😒

We were able to see whales a few times, although from a distance. 😊👌

大型船なので船酔いし易い娘でも大丈夫かなと思っていたのですが、酔い止めを飲んで行ったにもかかわらず酔ってしまいました😭
デッキにも出られず椅子に座りきりで、ひたすら帰港を待っていました。
なぜ酔い止めが効かなかったのかわかりませんが、気の毒でした。
娘の方が楽しみにしていたので😒

鯨は遠目ですが、何回か見ることができました😊👌

A truly unique experience. As you board the spacious and comfortable bus in Waikiki the staff prepares you for your journey. You are given a virtual reality headset that is adjustable and comfortable. The virtual reality is interactive, and educational. As the bus is moving it actually feels like your body is moving through the experience. The colors, animals, and sounds felt so real!

Would not recommend if you are prone to motion sickness. Would recommend if you are interested in virtual reality, and enjoy a fun ride. Comparable to a smooth rollercoaster.

The food and entertainment was great! It was a great way to renew our wedding vows and the Captains were fantastic. Such beautiful views and the atmosphere and all the employees were fantastic.

This was the best tour we’ve ever been on! Marie was fantastic and a wealth of really interesting knowledge! We all learned so much history and she took us to many great sights! Highly recommend Blue Hawaii tours!

I participated in February. At first, I was really wondering if I would be able to see them, but I was able to see four of them! When we went out to sea, they stopped the boat's engine and drove slowly and quietly, which allowed us to see two of them up close. I was moved by their size. They seemed to be playing together, possibly a mother and her child or siblings.

Before heading out to sea, we listened to explanations about safety and the characteristics and ecology of humpback whales inside the boat. I read in reviews that there would be staff who spoke Japanese, but it seemed there weren't any when we participated. I was with a friend who spoke English, so she briefly explained the content to me, but I thought it would be nicer if there were written explanations in various languages available (though I could generally understand without them).

The pineapple cake served as a snack was delicious, and I ended up asking for a second helping!

2月に参加しました。初めは本当に見ることができるのかなあと思っていましたが、4頭、本当に見ることができました！　沖に出ると船のエンジン？を止めてゆっくり静かに運転してくれて、それによってそのうち2頭はすぐ間近で見ることができ、大きさを目の当たりにして感動しました。親子なのか兄弟なのか、2頭で遊んでいるようでした。

　出航後沖に出るまでは、船内で、安全についての説明やザトウクジラの特徴や生態についての説明を聞きます。日本語が話せるスタッフがいると口コミに書かれていましたが、私たちが参加した際はいないようでした。英語が話せる友人と一緒だったので、彼女に内容を簡単に教えてもらいましたが、各言語の説明書きなどが置いてあるとより親切かなと思いました。（なくても大体分かりますが）

サービスのパイナップルケーキが美味しくて、おかわりしてしまいました！

We went all the way to Diamond Head and anchored for a long time near Waikiki Beach. They said there were whales, but even after anchoring for almost an hour, we couldn't see any. It's said that whale breathing lasts 20 to 40 minutes, so if they were nearby, we should have been able to see them... I felt the same while looking from the hotel at Waikiki Beach. From this point, it seems like you could see them with a telescope from places like the Hyatt & Beach or Sheraton.

ダイアモンドの先まで行き、ワイキキビーチ行きで長く停泊。クジラがいるということでしたが、1時間近く停泊したが見えなかった。
クジラの呼吸は20〜40分と言われているため、近くにいるなら見えるはずだが…。
ワイキキビーチ沖ではホテルから眺めても同じと感じた。　このポイントならHYATT&Beachやシェラトンなどからなら望遠鏡で見えそうです。

It was a very nice bus, and there was a restroom, so it was comfortable. The driver, who also served as the guide, was enthusiastic and entertaining. Since it was an English tour, I only understood parts of it, but I still enjoyed it even though my English isn't great.

However, we visited many places, so the time spent at each location was short, and waiting in line for the restroom further reduced our sightseeing time, which was a bit unsatisfying. The malasadas we had along the way were delicious.

凄く立派なバスでお手洗いもあったので、快適でした。運転兼ガイドの方も説明も熱心で面白かったです。英語のツアーなので、所々しかわからなかったのですが...
英語が不得意でもたのしめました。
ただ、沢山回るのでそれぞれの滞在時間が短くて、トイレに並ぶと見学時間が余計に短くなってしまい、ものたりなかったです。
途中で頂いたマラサダま美味しかったです。

A packed itinerary with Dole Plantation, horseback riding, and Haleiwa.

The driver was very kind and shared various stories about Hawaii to keep us entertained during the ride.

The horseback riding staff only spoke English, but the driver, who had experience with horses, provided a thorough explanation beforehand, so I was able to enjoy it without any worries.

It was a pleasant time swaying on a smart polo horse while looking at the magnificent ocean of the North Shore.

Haleiwa is larger than I expected, so it might be a good idea to decide in advance where to go.

ドールプランテーション→乗馬→ハレイワと盛りだくさんのコース。

ドライバーさんもとても親切で道中飽きないようにハワイのさまざまなお話をしてくださいました。

乗馬は英語のみのスタッフですが、馬を飼っていたこともあるドライバーさんが事前に丁寧に説明してくださっていたので、不安なく楽しめました。

ノースショアの壮大な海を見ながら賢いポロ経験の馬に揺られて気持ちの良い時間でした。

ハレイワの町は思ったより広いのでどこに行くか事前に決めておくといいかも。

The bus driver provided various explanations while driving, which made the experience very enjoyable. He was a kind person who loved Japan. Haleiwa Town and the Dole Plantation were such attractive places that we didn't have enough time to do everything we wanted! 🎶

バスの運転手さんがずーっと色んな説明しながら運転してくださってとても楽しかったです。日本が大好きというとても優しい方でした。
ハレイワタウンもドールプランテーションもしたいことするには時間が足らなかったぐらい魅力的な場所でした🎶

The way this show was organized and put together was amazing. We enjoyed every aspect of the show. They made it feel like you were a part of the performance the entire time. The only reason I gave the good rating was because the photographer didn't take enough time arranging our family of 17 so you could see everyone in the photo. Also she quickly snapped the two pictures before we were ready so eyes were closed in both pictures. We also wanted individual family photos and she wouldn't do it for us. She would have made more money by all of us buying a photo package. The food was OK, it was a little cold and the pork was dried out.

It included transportation, but since it didn't stop at our hotel, we walked to the hotel across the street. The large bus arrived on time and took us to the boarding area!

As soon as we got off the bus, we boarded the boat and took some commemorative photos! Later, a staff member came around to show us the pictures they took! We decided to purchase one as a keepsake (laughs). Then, we enjoyed the breakfast we had been looking forward to. The morning coffee was really great!

Inside the boat, the air conditioning was on, so I think short sleeves might feel a bit cold.

We received an explanation about the whales from the captain and headed to the deck! The blue of the ocean was something you can't feel in Japan, and the view of Waikiki getting farther away! Plus, Diamond Head was clearly visible! I was already satisfied with just that.

And on that day, we were able to see whales! In fact, multiple times!!! We even encountered a mother and baby whale! There is a limit to how close you can get, so they were a bit far, but we could still see them!

The captain announced the direction of the whales, so everyone moved in unison to follow the report. Even if you don't understand English, you'll be fine just following everyone!

Before we knew it, it was time to disembark, and we took the bus back to the hotel.

Personally, I thought it was really great! It was nice to relax on the boat in the Hawaiian sea, and seeing the whales was truly moving! Since it was a large boat, I don't think you would get seasick (but it's better to take motion sickness medication just in case).

There were plenty of restrooms! They weren't super clean, but it was totally fine! I want to go again!

送迎付きでしたが、自分たちのホテルには止まらなかったので向かい側にあるホテルまで歩きました🌴時間通りに大型バスが迎えに来てくれて、乗り場まで連れてってくれました！

バスに降りてすぐに船に乗り、まずは記念撮影！後ほど、係の人が回ってきて撮った写真を見せてくれます！私たちは記念に購入しました（笑）そして、楽しみにしてた朝食をいただきました🍍朝のコーヒーがめちゃくちゃよかったです☕️

船の中はクーラーがかかっていたので半袖は少し寒いと思います。

船長からクジラの説明を受け、デッキへ！
日本では感じられない海の青さ、遠くなっていくワイキキの街並み！そしてダイヤモンドヘッドがよく見える！これだけで満足でした😆

そしてこの日はクジラを見ることができました！しかも何回も！！！🐳親子のクジラにも遭遇しました！近づける範囲が決まってるので若干遠くはありますが見える！！！

船長が◯時の方向だよとアナウンスしてくれるので、みんなその報告を受けて一斉に移動📢英語がわからなくてもみんなについていけば大丈夫です！！！

あっという間に下船になり、バスに乗ってホテルへ戻りました。

個人的にはめちゃくちゃよかったです！とにかくハワイの海で船に乗りながらのんびりできたのもよかったし、クジラも見れて感動しました！大きな船なので船酔いもしないかなと思います！（一応酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が🙆‍♀️）

トイレもたくさんありました！すごく綺麗なわけではないですが、全然大丈夫です！また行きたいです🌴🤙

I participated with excitement, knowing that whales come to the waters off Hawaii only during the winter months for calving and raising their young. I was able to see the baby whales a few times! However, they were far away and small, and it was just for a moment, so if I could wish for more, I would have loved to see them even more. Nevertheless, the weather was great, and the cruise itself was very comfortable, allowing me to have the best time. Thank you to all the staff!

鯨が出産、子育てにハワイ沖に来る冬の時期だけということで、ワクワクしながら参加しました。
赤ちゃんを何度か見ることができました！でも遠くて小さい、しかも一瞬なので、欲を言えばもっともっと見たかったです。
ですがお天気もよく、クルーズ自体がとても快適で、最高の時間を過ごすことができました。スタッフのみなさん、ありがとう！

I made a reservation based on reviews, but honestly, I feel like I made a mistake. The driver was most enthusiastic about sharing personal stories, while the information that Japanese tourists typically seek was mentioned only briefly and felt obligatory (it seemed like a line he says every time). There wasn't much local information shared, and when I asked questions, I felt like I was being brushed off. I'm sorry, but the conversation was not enjoyable at all. Due to a lack of consideration, several places I wanted to visit and things I wanted to do were not fulfilled. While it may have functioned as just a transportation service, I believe that one of the appeals of a private charter is to have local people guide you, and that aspect was not met. There were almost no arrangements made for taking photos after getting out of the car.

Additionally, although it was an 8-hour plan, it seemed like we wrapped up quite early, possibly due to a discount campaign. I was disappointed because we could have made a few more stops with the remaining time, but it felt like the driver wanted to go home early.

To sum up, I will definitely not be repeating this experience. It may depend on who the driver is and their mood that day, but for the price paid, I would definitely recommend choosing another option for this level of service. Overall, it was disappointing.

口コミなどを踏まえて予約しましたが、終わった感想としては、正直間違ったな〜と思っています。
ドライバーさんは自分の身の上話が1番テンション高く、日本人の観光客が求めているような情報は義務的にチラッと話す程度（毎回言ってるセリフなんだろうな〜という感じ）。現地情報もあまり出てこず、何か質問してもはぐらかされ。ごめんなさい、お話が全然楽しくなかったです。行きたかった場所ややりたかった事も、配慮のなさによりいくつか叶わず。ただの送迎としては機能していたかもしれないですが、こういう貸切チャーターって現地の人にガイドしでもらえるのも醍醐味の一つかと思うのですが、そこは満たされませんでした。車から降りて写真を撮ってくれるといった計らいもほぼ皆無です。
また、8時間プランでしたが割引キャンペーン適用になっていたせいか、結構早めに切り上げられました。余っていた時間でもう少し寄り道できたのに、と残念ですが、ドライバーさんは早めに帰りたかった感じを受けました。

長くなりましたが、リピートは絶対に無いです。ドライバーさんが誰なのか、またその日の気分にもよるのかもしれませんが、この値段払ってこのサービスなら絶対他を選んだ方が良いです。総じて残念でした。