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I participated in this tour for the first time. Due to the weak yen, I requested a shuttle service, and the cost was just under 30,000 yen per person, but I joined with my family of three. The guide spoke entirely in English, so I couldn't understand what was being said, but we had a wonderful time. We were able to take photos at movie filming locations, see cacao that you can't find in Japan, and even crack and eat macadamia nuts ourselves, which was a fun experience. Above all, the scenery was amazing! The weather was also favorable, making both the mountains and the sea incredibly beautiful. It was a healing time for my husband and me, who are usually tired from work. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate in a buggy riding tour.

初めてこのツアーに参加しました。
円安だったので、送迎もお願いして費用は1人3万円弱かかってしまったのですが、家族3人で参加しました。
ガイドさんは全て英語だったので、何をお話されているのかはわからなかったですが、とてと良い時間を過ごす事ができました。
映画のロケ地で写真を撮る事ができたり、日本では見ることができないカカオを見れたりマカダミアナッツを自分で割って食べる事ができたりと楽しい体験もできました。何より景色が素晴らしい!!お天気にも恵まれた事もあり山も海も凄くキレイで最高でした。日頃、仕事に疲れている夫と私には癒しの時間になりました。
またハワイに行く事ができたら、バギーに乗るツアーに参加してみたいと思います。

The show and entertainment were wonderful, and I was captivated until the end. I was especially moved by Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and most of all, Hawaii's representative singer, IZ.

However, I was disappointed with the initial meal and the staff. The guidance was insufficient, and the meal took too long, leaving us with too much time before the show without any food. I felt that the premium seats were better. Additionally, most of the staff did not speak Japanese, which felt a bit rude, especially considering that even though there are fewer Japanese people due to the post-COVID situation. I ended up taking home one of the two free drink tickets without using it, and the service seemed to prioritize Americans, leaving a bad aftertaste.

ショー、エンターティメントは素晴らしく、最後まで惹きつけられました。
エルビスプレスリーにジョンレノン、何よりハワイの代表的なシンガーのIZは感激しました。
さてがっかりなのは最初の食事とスタッフです。
案内も不十分で、食事も
時間かけすぎでショーまで時間持て余し、食事無しで
プレミアム席が良いと感じました。
あとスタッフほとんど日本語通じず、いくらコロナ明けで日本人少なくてもちょっと失礼と感じました。
2回のフリードリンクチケットも１枚使わずに持って帰り、アメリカ人優先の案内に見え後味悪いです

I rented a buggy for two hours and drove around the course, and it was so much fun that my 6-year-old son said he wants to ride again. The guide showed us spots where we could take photos, and we took a lot of pictures. It was a fulfilling experience, and I am very satisfied!

バギーを2時間借りてコースを周りましたが、とっても楽しく６歳の息子もまた乗りたいって言う位楽しかった。写真を撮りたいスポットはガイドさんが案内してくれ写真も沢山撮り、充実できる内容で大満足です！

The location is on the 4th floor of the Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Center, and I arrived without any trouble. I was welcomed with a welcome drink (Mai Tai cocktail), and they played a Sukiyaki song and a birthday song on the ukulele at my table. The dinner buffet featured traditional Hawaiian dishes, with plenty on the plate and unlimited refills; it was very delicious. I was particularly impressed by the thickness of the roast beef they served. During the meal, there was a hula show, and I was able to participate in a hula lesson as well. After that, there was a "look-alike show" (rock) featuring Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, representing America, which was of high quality and enjoyable across generations. The authentic hula, Polynesian show, and fire dance brought the show to its peak, and the excitement from the foreign tourists was wonderful; the fun was at its maximum. It was a time that filled both my stomach and my heart.

場所はワイキキ・ロイヤルハワイアンセンター４階、迷わず到着しました。
ウエルカムドリンク（マイタイカクテル）でお迎えしていただき、ウクレレですき焼きソングやbirthdayソングも席にて奏でて頂きました。ディナービュッフェはハワイ伝統料理など、お皿に盛り沢山、おかわり自由、とても美味しく
特に切り分けてくれたローストビーフの厚さに感激しました。食事中のフラショー、そしてフラレッスンにも参加出来ました。その後日本で俗にいう「そっくりさんショー」（ロック）アメリカを代表するエルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンはクオリティが高く世代を超えて楽しむことができます。本場のフラ・ポリネシアンショーとファイアーダンスでショーは最高潮、外人観光客の盛り上がり方が素晴らしく、楽しさはMAXでした。お腹と心（ハート）が満たされた時間でした

The level was too high. First of all, the food was delicious. I was overwhelmed by the Hawaiian dance that took place during the meal, and while I was filming, they pointed at me with their fingers♪ The service was enthusiastic, leaving a very good impression! The next show was a stunning performance that lasted for an hour and a half non-stop, making me wonder if I could keep up! Personally, I was happy to hear Michael Jackson's "Thriller." I was also glad they took photos with me after the show.
I definitely want to go again!

レベルが高すぎました。まず食事がおいしかったです。食事中に行われるハワイアンダンスに圧倒され動画を撮っていると指を刺してくれました♪サービス精神が旺盛で非常に良い印象でした！次のショーでは1時間半ノンストップで行われていて、体力大丈夫かな？って疑うくらい圧巻のショーでした！個人的にマイケルジャクソンのスリラーが聞けて嬉しかったです。ショーの後も一緒に写真を撮ってくれて嬉しかったです。
また行きたい絶対行きたい！

This was a last min decision. I am so so glad we took this tour. Had an amazing time. Our guide was Sam and he knew the place inside out. He was truly amazing and had so much knowledge.
There is a 15 min hike too in this Jungle expedition tour and the view from the mountains is spectacular ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Took this tour 6 years ago and had the most amazing experience. So I had to do it again. This tour offers the best of Big Island because you get to see Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls. We saw lots of turtles at black sand beach and an actual rainbow at Rainbow Falls! Our guide Brent was very informative and helpful.

I was prepared for the rainy season, but I got caught in the rain.
However, it was incredibly fun.
Next time, I want to challenge myself again in the summer and experience the dust as well.

雨期ということで覚悟はしていたが雨に降られた。
でも最高に楽しかった。
今度は夏に再度チャレンジして砂埃も体験してみたいです。

We participated with two friends and two 3-year-olds, making a total of six people.

It was a fun cruise accompanied by cheerful music. Depending on the day, it might be a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some medication beforehand. We were able to see many dolphins, and both adults and children were very excited.

Although it was my first time participating in dolphin watching and snorkeling, my friends, who have been multiple times, said it was a relatively relaxed tour and snorkeling experience. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to enjoy floating while being held and was happily watching the underwater world with the snorkeling mask we brought.

When we participated, it seemed there were no Japanese speakers, but we were treated kindly, which made us feel at ease.

友人夫婦と3歳児2人、合わせて6人で参加しました。

陽気な音楽ともに楽しいクルージングでした。
日によるかもしれませんが、乗り物酔いに弱い方は酔い止めを飲んで参加した方が良いかもしれません。
イルカも沢山見ることが出来き、大人も子供達も大興奮でした。

投稿者はドルフィンウォッチングやシュノーケリングは初参加でしたが、複数回経験のある友人夫婦は比較的のんびりとしたツアーやシュノーケリングだと言っていました。
3歳の娘も抱えられながら気持ちよさそうに浮いたり、持参した水中箱メガネで楽しそうに海中を眺めていました。

私達が参加した時は日本語を話せる方はみえなかったようですが、親切に接して頂けたので安心しました。

The dinner buffet before the show was hearty and very delicious. On top of that, I was able to listen to a genuine concert, which was overwhelming. This is because a deceased superstar was making an appearance. I was moved to tears from the nostalgia. As the year changes, I hope to see what kind of legendary stars will appear next, and if they could keep changing the versions, I would definitely want to come back again.

ショー前のディナービュッフェではがっつり食べれて、しかもとても美味しかった。尚かつ本格的なコンサートも聞け感無量です。というのも亡くなったスーパースターが出てくるのだから。懐かしさの余り涙ぐみました。年が替わって今度はどんな往年のスターが登場するか、どんどんバージョンを替えて頂けたら、是非ともリピしたいと思います。

I have been on large ships for dinner cruises, but I rarely have the opportunity to ride on a sailboat or a yacht with an outboard motor. This time, I got to experience a catamaran, and it was absolutely amazing! It was my first time on one, and I had a wonderful time. Everyone stayed on deck, feeling the wind, and unlike large ships, we were often rocked by the waves, which made it feel like we were really out at sea. Although it was unfortunate that there were many clouds and I couldn't enjoy the sunset, the view of Diamond Head and the illuminated Waikiki hotels from the sea was beautiful. I was also surprised by the restroom on the boat. Be careful not to drink too many Mai Tais, as you might get seasick. We departed from the beach, but the meeting point is somewhat difficult to find for those not staying at the Halekulani or Sheraton, so it's better to scout the location in advance. It's an activity that makes you feel like you're in paradise.

ディナークルーズなどで大型船に乗る事はあったが、セールと船外機つきヨットに乗せてもらう機会は滅多になく、カタマランという形式で、こりゃもうタマラン！今回初めての乗りでとても楽しい時間を過ごせました。皆様ずっと甲板にいて、風に吹かれ大型船と異なり波に揺らされる事も多いので、海に出ているという実感を味わえます。雲が多くて残念ながら夕陽を浴びる事はなかったものの、海から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキホテル群のイルミも又美しい。又、船に備え付けられているトイレにはビックリしました。マイタイの飲み過ぎには注意、酔ってマイッタします。ビーチからの出帆ですが、ハレクラニやシェラトン宿泊者以外はやや分かり難い場所が待ち合わせなので、事前に下見しておいてベター。マタイキタイと思わせしめるアクティビティだ。

I participated in a honeymoon trip. Riding the buggy through the great outdoors was an incredible thrill!

I couldn't understand what the guide was saying in English, but he was very friendly and took great photos at the stops along the way.

新婚旅行で参加しました
バギーに乗って大自然を駆け抜けるのはものすごい爽快感です！

ガイドは英語で何を言っているかわかりませんでしたが、とてもフレンドリーで途中立ち寄る撮影スポットではいい感じに写真を撮ってくれます

The crew was amazing very very helpful and literally taught us snorkelling. The music was fabulous. Saw many fishes. Had loads of fun in the ocean.
Recommend it 100%
My husband loved it so much. He actually said thank you honey for booking this trip.

It was truly amazing. The convenience was great, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Everyone was super excited. It seems that if you're lucky, you can see whales. I enjoyed unlimited drinks and got quite tipsy!

本当に最高でした
手軽さも良いし雰囲気も最高で
みんなテンション爆上がり
運が良いとクジラ見れるみたいです
飲み放題で沢山飲んで酔えました！

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

My morning with Iruka Hawaii's dolphin swim and snorkel was nothing short of absolutely perfect. From start to finish, every moment on the water was just fantastically fun!

The boat was a pleasantly spacious and comfortable, and the crew was incredibly helpful and impressively knowledgeable about dolphins. Their expertise added a whole new layer of appreciation to the experience~

Snorkeling twice was a highlight, and I spotted a bunch of fish and turtles, but the real showstopper was seeing bottlenose dolphins gliding beneath us. It was definitely something I will never forget :)

We also got great views of Hawaiian spinner dolphins from the boat, and I can't describe just how adorable it is when you see them jumping and spinning out of the water. Definitely glad I had my phone camera ready!

Lunch was simple yet delicious, hitting the spot perfectly, and the availability of snacks was a great way to stay fueled for the adventure.

And a massive shoutout for the provided transportation from Waikiki to Waianae since it is almost an hour drive, and I wouldn't have been able to get out there any other way.

Can't wait to go again!!!

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

Having experienced many shows across Hawaii, I must say the Magical Mystery Show in Waikiki stands out as one of the absolute best. Accompanied by my 10-year-old niece, we were both completely mesmerized by the sheer brilliance of this performance.

The ambiance and decor of the venue transported us back to the enchanting Victorian era, and it was a delightful immersion into a world of wonder and magic. Not to mention convenience of its location made it very accessible for a non-driver like me :)

However, the true highlight was the exceptional magician whose performance was nothing short of spectacular. Their mastery and skill were evident in every act, and they had the audience's attention captivated throughout the show. My niece, in particular, was enthralled and thoroughly enjoyed every moment, and was so excited when she was called up to assist!

All in all, the Magical Mystery Show in Waikiki is an absolute gem, and definitely a must-see for anyone looking to have an evening filled with enchantment and awe~

The tour was fantastic as described for beginners snorkeling, the guide Dan was amazing he made sure we are safe and helped to see amazing fishes , it was good experience.

At the end of December, it was the rainy season, so the weather was bad and cold, making it impossible to stay in the sea for even 10 minutes. I quickly headed towards the parking lot, but there was no place to take shelter from the rain, and many people were gathered under the small roof of the shop and restroom. I thought it would be nice to have a facility with a roof to take shelter during such times.

The driver-guide was kind and friendly, but since the explanations were only in English, I couldn't understand anything and felt anxious from start to finish, which made the experience zero fun. While there were some pouches with explanations about the fish, I wished they could at least prepare a minimal Japanese pouch with the day's itinerary, return time, meeting place, and precautions for Hanauma Bay. I think Japanese people who cannot speak English should not participate. Conversely, if they want to attract Japanese customers, they should prepare explanatory pouches. If they don't need Japanese customers, then it's fine to continue as they have been. At least I managed to get back.

12月末で雨期だったので、天候が悪く、寒くて、10分も海に浸かることができないほど、直ぐに着替え駐車場の方に向かったが、雨宿りするところもなく売店とトイレの小さな屋根の所に大勢でいてましてが、こんな時に雨宿りできる屋根のある施設があれば良いのにな〜と思いました。
運転手ガイドさんは、優しくて親切ではありますが、英語の説明しかないので、全くわからず最初から最後まで不安で楽しさは、0でした。魚の説明のパウチ等は、軽く回されましたが、そのパウチを準備できるならせめて最小限の日本語の1日の流れ、帰りの時間と集合場所、ハナウマベイの注意事項等のパウチを準備して欲しかった。英語のできない日本人は、参加すべきでないと思います。逆に日本人のお客さんを獲得したいなら説明パウチを準備すべきだと思います。日本人のお客さんを必要ないと思うなら今まで通りで良いかと思います。何とか帰ってこれましたから

The location is on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center B building. It's in an easy-to-find spot in the heart of Waikiki.
First, we had the dinner buffet. Starting with stylish Hawaiian cocktails, I enjoyed a variety of dishes like roast beef and pork, and even though I was full, I made sure to indulge in dessert as well. During the meal, there were mini shows featuring hula dancing and ukulele performances between the tables, allowing us to experience the Hawaiian atmosphere.
After that, we enjoyed a theater experience reminiscent of a movie theater, showcasing Hawaiian music from old times to the present, with impressive performances of authentic hula dancing and Elvis and Michael look-alikes. The final fire show was particularly thrilling! It was exciting and captivating! It became a memorable part of our trip to Hawaii. I've seen shows in Hawaii twice before, but this was the best one yet. It was the largest Hawaiian show in Waikiki.

場所はロイアルハワイセンターB館の4階です。ワイキキの中心地でわかりやすい場所にあります。
まずは夕食ブッフェ。おしゃれなハワイのカクテルなどに始まり、ローストビーフ、ポークなど一通り食べたらお腹がいっぱいになりましたが、デザートもしっかりいただきました。食事中もテーブルの間でフラダンスやウクレレなどのミニショーがあり、ハワイらしい雰囲気を味わえました。
その後、映画館のようなシアターで古い年代から現代までのハワイ音楽、本格的なフラダンスやエルビス、マイケルそっくりさんの圧巻の演出で楽しかったです。特に最後のファイアーショーは迫力満点！ハラハラドキドキで見ごたえあり！！ハワイならではの旅の思い出になりました。ハワイでは過去に2回ショーを見ていますが、今回が一番良かったです。ワイキキ最大のハワイアンショーでした。

The buffet meal and the rock and roll show were experienced from regular seats, not VIP or third-floor seats. The venue was not very large, and perhaps because it was a weekday with fewer guests, we were seated together in the central area, making the regular seats quite good with a strong sense of presence. On the contrary, I thought the front row of the VIP seats was almost too close to the stage. It was great to enjoy the hula dance with various costumes and a look back at its history, providing a quintessential Hawaiian experience. I also enjoyed the impersonation show of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson showcased his unique dance moves. I couldn't help but laugh when Elvis wiped the sweat from his body and threw his scarf. There was also a powerful display of traditional fire arts. The buffet wasn't extremely high quality, but there were no issues, and there was plenty of local food. The quantity and variety were sufficient.

ビュッフェの食事とロックアフラショーで、VIP席や３階席でない普通席での観劇です。会場はあまり大きくなく、客があまり多くない平日だったからか、中央エリアにまとめて座ったため、普通席でも十分に臨場感ある良い席でした。逆にVIP席の最前列はステージに近すぎるくらいだと思いました。フラダンスをいろんな衣装や歴史を振り返る趣向で楽しめて、ハワイらしいベタな体験ができて良かったです。プレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのそっくりさんショーも楽しめました。マイケルジャクソンは特有のダンスを披露。特にプレスリーは体の汗をぬぐってスカーフを投げる所まで再現していたのに笑っちゃいました。火を使った伝統芸の迫力もありました。ビュッフェはものすごく高品質というほどではありませんが、問題はなく、ローカルフードも多かったです。量や品数は十分でした。

I don't understand Japanese at all, but it was a fun cruise. We go quite far offshore. It's great that drinks are free. Since we go further offshore than I expected, the waves might be a bit concerning, so those who are prone to motion sickness might want to take some medication before boarding.

日本語は全く通じませんが、楽しいクルーズでした。けっこう沖合までいきます。飲み物がフリーなのはありがたいです。思ったより沖合にいくためか、少し波が気になりますので、酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んで乗船した方が良いかもしれません。

I booked a two-hour horseback riding experience. The guide gives instructions in broken Japanese, which is reassuring. Since there are parts of the route that are the same, the two hours might feel a bit long.

２時間の乗馬体験を申し込みました。先導する方は片言ですが日本語で指示しいてくれるので安心です。同じルートを通る場所もあるので、２時間だと少し長く感じるかもしれません。

The team at Waikiki Sailing were a well-oiled sailing machine! The directions provided in the confirmation email were clear and easy to follow. Check in was smooth and the beach boarding only splashed us up to our shins. We decided to sit on the catamaran netting on a particularly windy day and were warned about getting splashed multiple times. We endured the soaking and had an amazing time, plus the crew helped grab our empties and snacks so we could continue to enjoy. I recommend Waikiki Sailing 10,000 times over!

The fireworks on Friday were amazing. I stayed at the Hilton, but I got a bit lost finding the meeting place, which turned into a bit of an adventure, but that was fun too!

金曜日の花火は、最高でした。
ヒルトン宿泊でしたが集合場所が、少し迷ってしまい珍道中でしたがそれも楽しかったです♪

Despite the heavy rain, we went on the Raptor Tour.

It was great to explore the magnificent grounds without any dust.

I would love to go again on a nice day.

雨が降り頻る中、ラプターツアーを敢行。
砂埃がない分、しっかりと雨をかぶりました。

雄大な敷地内を廻れて最高でした。

天気が良い日にもう一度行きたいです。

Had a great time on this 3 hour tour.
Amazing and helpful staff.
Helped us snorkel, paddle board.
Juice and Lunch was delicious.
Live Band incredible.
Loved the Christmas decorations!

The guide was a Japanese person named Fumi! Riding the Segway was fun, but what I really liked was how he explained the details about the city and shared its history, which helped me learn more about Hawaii✨ He also took photos for us, and he was really good at it. If I come back to Hawaii, I will definitely do this again☺️

ガイドは日本人のフミさんでした！
セグウェイ自体も楽しいけど、詳しく街中のこと説明してくれたり歴史とか知れてハワイに詳しくなれるのがいい✨
あと写真をとってくれるんだけど、すごく上手でまたハワイきたら絶対やります☺️

So much fun. the bbq burgers were good. The 1st stop is not worth it to snorkel, not much to see, just enjoy the sandbar and the volleyball. the 2nd spot was good snorkeling b/c it was at a reef. Don't swim over top of it though. just around it. you can make it all the way around it with plenty of time to spare. It was very fun. The water was a little cold, but not too bad but thats probably because I went the week of Thanksgiving. They give you the gear you need, my suggestion is to fit the mask before you get down to the water. they give you full foot fins to use. The crew was super helpful and really nice. I definitely recommend!!

The magic shows I attended in Hawaii (30 years ago and 10 years ago) were so wonderful that I tried to find and book one, but it seems the magician from back then has retired. This time, I saw a different Japanese magician for the first time, and he was an amazing performer, just as good as the previous ones, allowing me to have a very fulfilling time. It was great to watch up close, and the entertaining talk created a fantastic atmosphere. However, I was disappointed that I couldn't figure out the right timing for when to go to the restroom or order additional drinks. Also, the introduction before the show started and the waiting time after the gathering was quite long. Furthermore, I found it inappropriate to be standing in line while being offered cocktails; it felt rather rude. If possible, drinks should be served at the venue.

これまでハワイに来た時に(30年前、10年前)観たマジックショーがあまりにもすばらしかったので、探して申込もうとしましたが、当時のマジシャンは引退されたようでした。今回初めて異なる日本人マジシャンを観ましたが、まさるとも劣らぬ素晴らしいマジシャンで、とても充実した時間を過ごせました。至近距離で観させて頂いた事、トークが面白く幻想的な雰囲気である事が良かったです。トイレに行きたい時や飲み物の追加注文等の可否のタイミングが良く分からなかったのは残念でした。又、本番が始まるまでの導入部と集合時間以降の待ち時間が長い。又立って並んで待っている時に飲み物のカクテルを飲ませるのは頂けない、寧ろ失礼かと思います。どうせなら飲み物は会場で。

The weather was nice and the sea was calm on the day of the event, so it felt really good to ascend high into the sky. The view of Waikiki Beach from the sea was also very beautiful. I felt like I got a great deal being able to see both Waikiki from the sky and the sea. Everyone who participated was friendly and we had enjoyable conversations; it was truly a wonderful experience. I would like to participate again next time I visit Hawaii.

当日は天気も良く海も穏やかだったので､空に向かって高く高く登って行く感じがとても気持ちよかったです。海のから見るワイキキビーチもとても綺麗でした。空から海から両方のワイキキが見れてお得感を感じました。一緒に参加した皆さんとも和気あいあいで楽しく会話して､ほんとに良い体験でした。ハワイに来た際は次回も参加したいと思います。