All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Captain and crew made this trip very enjoyable. The ship was top notch and fun to sail on.
Swimming with the turtles was a blast and the sailing around Waikiki afterwards made for a super fun trip. Definitely will be back!

Very fun to be out on the water. Crew was professional yet fun. Good value for a few hours out on a boat and enjoying the Hawaiian sunset. Nice variety of drinks!

At Kualoa Ranch, you can experience the vast nature and a sense of freedom that you can't feel in Japan. Driving the buggy was not difficult and felt great! However, the explanations were in English, and I couldn't understand anything. Still, I was thrilled by the beautiful scenery and driving the buggy.

クアロアランチの広大な自然を体感でき、日本では感じれない解放感、自然が広がっていました。
バギーの運転も難しくなく、気持ちよかったです！
ただ、説明が英語で、話がまったくわからなかったです。
それでも、キレイな景色とバギーの運転に大興奮でした。

Our tour was more than hoped for!
A very personable and experienced guide made
The time invaluable.

My husband and I have vacationed in Hawaii for several years but this was one of the best experiences we’ve had! Great experience and we got to drive our own car! Highly recommend!

Everything was amazing from the time we checked in until the cruise came to an end. Drinks were good, music was on point and the crew was amazing. Exceeded all expectations.

This experience was the best my husband & I had. Beautiful scenic tour to do if you can as a once in a lifetime to see the natural beauty of the Island. Our tour guides Moana & Ku ulei were awesome. They gave us quite an experience through the dirt roads and small rocky creeks. The few stops we did were excellent to see & hear about. It's not all just about the movies made there, but to hear the history blew my mind. I would definitely do this tour again & if I had more time do some of the others. I give it a 10 in my book of things to plan for an activity.

Dexter was a great guide with tons of information about not only the specific tour items but also the island and people in general. Rainy morning made volcano viewing tough but that’s Mother Nature. The helo tour of volcanos in the afternoon more than made up for things!

It was a tour around the viewpoints at Kualoa Ranch. Since it's Hawaii, it's not a tropical rainforest jungle. It felt more like a deep forest. We climbed quite high, so we were able to see some amazing views.

クアロア・ランチ内の、ビューポイントを巡るツアーでした。ハワイですので、熱帯雨林のジャングルではないです。深い森といった感じでした。かなり高い所まで登るので、素晴らしい絶景が見れました。

The service was great. The hosts were so friendly. The drinks were delicious. The scenery was beautiful. I definitely recommend this event.

I came on a trip with my wife, but since she is not good with heights, I went alone.

I was picked up at the hotel and headed to the site, but since I was the only one from Japan and could hardly speak English, I felt a bit anxious. Moreover, there were no other Japanese customers or staff at the location... I started to worry if I would be okay.

Once I arrived, I read and filled out various information and precautions on a tablet, and I managed to get through it with Google Translate. If you ask the staff, they kindly help you with gestures.

After that, I just waited, and suddenly the diver in charge started preparing with a flurry (laughs). Since the instructions were mainly in English, I could hardly understand what they were saying, but as long as I could grasp some keywords, I was fine. They clearly taught me with words and gestures, like "when flying, arch your back" and "when landing, put your feet forward."

After that, just enjoy the diving!

妻と旅行に来ましたが妻は高いところが苦手なので僕１人でいきました。

ホテルまでピックアップしてもらい現場に向かいましたがたまたま日本が僕１人で、ほぼ英語が喋れないので多少不安でした。
が、
更に現地もお客さん、店員さん、日本人皆無…
大丈夫かと心配になりました。
現地に着いてタブレットで色んな情報や注意事項などを読んだり記入しますがこれはGoogle翻訳でなんなく乗り切れました。
店員さんにも聞けばジェスチャーで親切に教えてくれます。

後はじっと待っていると唐突に担当のダイバーさんがワラワラと準備を始めます（笑）
基本英語なので英語が苦手な僕は何言ってるかほぼ分かりませんが、単語だけ理解できていればなんとかなります。
飛んでる時はエビゾリだぞ、とか、着地する時は足を前に出せよ、とか単語とジェスチャーでしっかり教えてくれます。

後はダイビングを楽しんでください。

When it's a bit chilly, it can be quite tough... Even in a tropical climate, if it's cloudy or drizzling, the water feels cold. I had to drink coffee while shivering after getting out of the sea. However, the guides were truly wonderful with their thoughtfulness and care; we received free spam onigiri, apples, drinks, and juice—all complimentary. During snorkeling, there were plenty of sea turtles right in front of us, making for a special experience. I definitely recommend going! The weather is just a matter of luck, so there's nothing you can do about it.

まず肌寒い時は基本そうですがなかなか地獄を見ます…
常夏といえど曇りや小雨気味だと普通に水は冷たく感じます。
海から上がった時震えながらコーヒーを飲みました。
しかしガイドさんは皆さん本当に気遣いや心配りが素晴らしく、無料のスパムおにぎりやりんご、飲み物やお水ジュースなど全て無料で頂けました。
シュノーケリングでは目の前に海亀も沢山いて気軽に特別な体験ができます。
是非行ってみてください。
天候はただの運なので、仕方ないです。

WOW such an amazing experience! The staff was so kind, hospitable, and caring. The live music was amazing. The activities were so fun. Thank you to the team for a beautiful experience!!

I chose a plan without meals, but those who had meals seemed to be enjoying themselves with activities like hula lessons. You can order drinks just before taking your seat, but payment is only accepted by card, and Amex cannot be used, so be careful. The show itself mainly features slightly older songs by artists like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, but even if you don't know the songs, I felt it was professional entertainment that could still get the crowd excited. Local singers also participate, performing cover songs as well as their own hits. They even perform songs from Disney's Moana. Perhaps because it was a weekday, only the VIP seats were filled, while the other areas were sparse. I think a bit more creativity is needed to make me want to see it two or three times.

食事なしのプランにしたが、食事のある人はフラのレッスンなどのおもてなしがあって、それなりに楽しそうにしていた。ドリンクは席につく手前で注文できるがカード決済のみで、なおかつAmexが使えないので注意。ショー自体はプレスリーやマイケルジャクソンなど少し古めの曲が中心だが、知らなくてもそれなりに盛り上げてくれるプロフェッショナルのエンタメだと感じた。地元の歌手も参加し、カバー曲に加えて持ち歌も披露してくれる。ディズニーのモアナの曲もやってくれる。平日だったためかVIP席のみが埋まっており、それ以外の店はまばら。2回3回と見たいと思うにはもう少し工夫がいるのではと思った。

The weather was nice, but it was quite windy, which limited our experience time to about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Considering the horses, that couldn't be helped. Upon arrival, I received this information from a Japanese person.

According to the owner, they were willing to provide some refund, and I received a proper refund later on.

One point of dissatisfaction would be the guide after getting on the horse. It was just a tour where we walked with the horses without any explanation. I believe there are notable spots along the way, but there was no conversation, so I had no idea what was where.

They were attentive to safety, so I didn't have any concerns in that regard. The scenery was fantastic since it was sunny. It was too difficult to take photos with one hand (laughs).

For lunch, there is a place that resembles a local diner, but the menu consists mainly of heavy American items like hamburgers, fries, and corn dogs (laughs). Of course, there are snacks and salads, but they are expensive due to the weak yen.

I had bought rice balls in advance, so if you're unsure about your food preferences, I recommend bringing your own.

天気はよかったのですが、かなり風が強く、そのせいで体験時間が１時間２０分ほどしかありませんでした。お馬さんたちのことも考えてそれはしかたないですね。現地に到着するとその旨を、日本人の方から相談を受けました。
オーナー曰く、多少の返金にも対応するとのことで、後日きちんと返金対応いただきました。
１点、不満があるとすれば馬に乗ってからのガイドです。なんの説明もなく、ただ馬とてくてく散歩するツアーでした。
恐らく各名場面があるものだと思いますが、なんの会話もなかったのでどこになにがある場所なのか不明。
安全面はしっかりみてくれていたのでとくにそこの不安はなかったです。
晴れていたので景色が最高でした。片手で写真を撮るのが難しすぎる(笑)
昼食は、現地の食堂のようなところがありますがメニューはハンバーガー・フライドポテト・アメリカンドッグ…などかなりアメリカンな重いものばかりです。(笑)もちろんスナックやサラダもありますが円安で高いので…。
おにぎりを事前に買っていたので、もし食の好みに不安なら持参することをお勧めします。

I listened to the precautions in Japanese and then started driving right away. The three guides were fun and entertaining! The breathtaking views of nature, which are rare in Japan, were impressive.

However, they stopped at various points to provide explanations, but I couldn't understand any English, so that was a bit disappointing. I also think it would be good to watch a movie beforehand (I went in without seeing anything).

I read experiences and prepared with clothes that could get dirty and wore a mask, but I didn't get dirty at all! I did get caught in light rain a few times, and some mud stuck to me, but it was totally manageable after washing my arms in the restroom at the end. So, I think it really depends on the weather that day and the order of the buggies (I was second from the front) and how you drive.

I believe this is an activity that you can't easily experience in Japan. It's a bit far from Waikiki, so it takes about a day, but it was a refreshing experience.

日本語で注意事項を聞いて、早速運転スタートです。ガイドのお兄さん3人はノリが良くて楽しませてくれました！
日本にはなかなかない大自然の絶景に圧巻です。
ただところどころ止まって解説してくれますが、英語が全くわからなかったので、そこだけ残念でした。あと映画も見た方がいいと思います。（何も見ない状態で臨みました）
そして体験談を読み込んで汚れても良い服、マスク着用で臨みましたが全然汚れませんでした！
途中何度か小雨に降られて泥が多少着きましたが、最後にトイレで腕を洗えば全然OKなレベルでした。なので、その日の天候やバギーの並び順（私は前方二番目でした）、運転の仕方でかなり左右されるのかなと思いました。
なかなか日本で味わえないアクティビティだと思います。ワイキキから少し遠いので約一日潰れてしまいますが気持ちがいい体験でした。

During our honeymoon in Hawaii, we made a reservation because we wanted to see a hula dance. The food was served buffet style with a wide variety, and we were very satisfied. The beef, in particular, was delicious. The menu was also written in Japanese, which made it easy to understand. Additionally, we enjoyed listening to live ukulele performances and watching dances while having our meal.

After dinner, the show featured hula dancing, singing, and fire dancing, which was a lot of fun. It became one of our best memories of Hawaii! I highly recommend it.

新婚旅行で訪れたハワイで、フラダンスを見たかったので予約しました。
ご飯はブュッフェスタイルで品数も多く大満足でした。特に牛肉が美味しかったです。メニューに日本語も書いてあり分かりやすかったです。また、生のウクレレ演奏を聴いたり、ダンスを見ながら食事を楽しめました。
食事の後のショーではフラダンスや歌、ファイヤーダンスなどを見ることができてとても楽しかったです。ハワイの最高の思い出になりました！ぜひおすすめします。

It was a buggy experience in vast land that you can’t experience anywhere else in Japan! The scenery was amazing, and I’m really glad I went. The initial overall explanation and the safety video for driving were provided in Japanese as well. Knowing English makes it more enjoyable to hear the guide's explanations during the tour. The price is a bit high, but I think it's a valuable experience that makes you forget about the cost!

日本では絶対に体験できないような広大な土地でのバギー体験でした！景色も最高だし本当に行ってよかったです。
最初の全体説明と運転の安全ビデオ的なものは日本語でも対応してもらえてました。
英語はできた方がツアー中のガイドさんの説明とかが聞けて楽しいです。
少し価格は高いけど、全然気にならなくなるくらい価値のある経験ができると思います！

I participated in this activity because I wanted to see authentic hula.

First, it was buffet time. The welcome drink, Mai Tai, was fresh and a refreshing drink with a hint of alcohol. It was easy to drink and delicious.

The buffet was average, nothing special. During the meal, hula dancers came to our table and performed beautiful dances multiple times. It was moving!

Finally, it was time for "Rock-a-Hula." They introduced the history of music in Hawaii in chronological order. It was a fun and vibrant show. Wonderful!

In the second half, we had the much-anticipated Elvis and Michael. The quality met my expectations. It felt like a good job!

The greeting time for commemorative photos was also lovely. I managed to get a two-shot with both of them.

It was a very satisfying time.

本場のフラを観たくて、このアクティビティに参加しました。
まずはブッフェの時間。
ウエルカムドリンクのマイタイはフレッシュで少しアルコールの効いた爽やかドリンクでした。飲みやすくて美味しい。
ブッフェは、可もなく不可もなく。普通かなぁ。
食事中にテーブルの側までフラダンサーが来てくれて、素敵な踊りを何度も披露してくれました。感激〜！
いよいよ、「ロック・ア・フラ」の時間。
ハワイでの音楽の歴史を、年代順に紹介して下さいます。
楽しく華やかなショーです。素晴らしい！
後半は、お待ちかねのエルビスとマイケル。
期待にそぐわぬ完成度。Good Job！って感じ。
記念撮影のグリーティングタイムも素敵。
ちゃっかりと、お二人とのツーショットもゲットしましたよ。
大満足のひと時でした。

I'll keep this short and to the point. It really wasn't what most would consider a Luau. You're in a tiki-like environment in a mall for the meal and then you go to an inside theater for the show. The show is more of a Vegas-like show primarily consisting of an Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonator. The show was honestly pretty good, but just wasn't what was expected at a Luau.

On a good note, the food was decent and the performers were pretty good. If you just want a reasonably priced meal and a show then this is for you. If you're looking for a more traditional Hawaiian Luau then look somewhere else.

After completing the check-in, I was seated at 5:30 PM, and the buffet started at 6:30 PM, so as mentioned in other reviews, the wait felt long. During the waiting time, you can experience traditional Hawaiian dance and music. Once the buffet begins, guests are guided to the food in order by table. There was a lot of food available, so I was able to enjoy my meal leisurely for about an hour. Since the buffet is not located in just one spot, I recommend looking around to gather your food. (It was a bit hard to find the roast beef station.)

Regarding the show, the stage was larger and more visible than I expected. There were rock stars from different generations, and as expected in a place known for entertainment, the audience was engaged and never bored. It was great to see the fire dance as well. At the end, you can take photos with the performers when exiting. I would like to go again if I visit Hawaii.

受付を済まして17時半に着席をしてから、ビュッフェ開始は18時半でしたので
他の方の口コミにもある通り待ち時間は長く感じました。
待ち時間の間はハワイの伝統的なダンスや音楽を体験することができます。
ビッフェが開始されると席ごとに順番に案内されます。
料理はたくさん用意されているので、約1時間弱ゆっくり食事を楽しむことができました。
ビュッフェの食事は1箇所ではないので、周辺を見渡して食事を取ることをおすすめします。
(目当てのローストビーフの場所が分かりづらかった)

ショーに関しては思った以上にステージが大きく見やすかったです。
世代が違うロックスターも登場しましたが、さすがエンターテイメントの本場ということもあり客席は退屈することなく盛り上がっていました。
ファイヤーダンスも見ることができて良かったです。
最後、退場の際は出演者と写真を撮ることもできます。
またハワイに来たら行きたいと思いました。

The whole experience at the center was amazing, but the food at the Gateway Buffet was absolutely faaaaaaaaantastic! What a great way to spend the day in Hawaii, and see so many different aspects of the many Polynesian cultures that are featured at the center. Also, the evening show is a definite must-see for anyone who comes to Oahu!

From the moment we got on the boat, and until we made our way back onto the beach, we had an amazing time on this booze cruise. The views are perfect, the drinks were strong and tasty, and the seating was surprisingly comfy. Def need to give a shout out to the awesome captain and crew who were on it with taking pictures and offering drinks. Can't wait to go back!

We rode in one buggy as a family of three, with only one person driving. I thought it might be easy enough to give it a try, but since I'm a paper driver, I decided against it. There are stopping points along the way where you can take photos and switch drivers. The guide decides where these stops are, so it's a bit disappointing when you want to take a picture at a certain spot but have to keep going. However, those not driving can take photos while moving, so that's okay, I guess? If it's a location tour, there seem to be plenty of spots to stop and take pictures.

At one point, for some reason, our buggy got separated, and we ended up distanced from the front and back. We were following the buggy in front, so we had to wait quite a bit. Even though there were guides in front and behind, these things can happen. If we had to wait, I would have preferred to do so at a photo spot.

They provide helmets and goggles. You also receive a scarf (neck warmer?) to wear, which can be used as a mask, so it's fine even if you're wearing contact lenses, and it keeps dust out of your throat. However, when we got out of the car, the front seat had dirt in the shape of the seatbelt, so it seems like we got quite a bit of dust. When we drove through a puddle, the front seat also got a bit splashed. I recommend wearing a T-shirt that you don't mind getting dirty (anything but white).

３人家族で１台のバギーに乗り、運転は１人だけにしました。簡単だから出来そうかな、とも思いましたが、ペーパードライバーなのでやめておきました。途中、止まるポイントがあり、写真撮影したり、運転を交代することができます。止まるポイントはガイドさんが決めているので、あっここで撮影したい！と思っても出来ずに走り去るのはちょっと残念。でも運転者以外は撮影しながら走っていられるので、まぁいいかな？ロケ地ツアーなら止まって撮影するスポットがいっぱいありそうです。
途中、なぜかはぐれてしまったバギーがあったのか、前と後ろで離ればなれになってしまいました。前のバギーについていくので…。前方グループの私たちは、途中でかなり待たされてしまいました。前後にガイドさんがいるにも関わらず、こういった事があるんですね。どうせ待つなら撮影スポットで待ちたかったです。
ヘルメット、ゴーグルを貸してくれます。かぶるタイプのスカーフ（ネックウォーマー？）をプレゼントされ、マスク代わりに使うので、コンタクトレンズでも大丈夫だし、ほこりものどに入ってきません。
でも、車を降りたら前席の人は、シートベルトの形に汚れがついていたので、かなり砂埃あびてるようです。途中、水たまりを走った時も、前席はちょっとかぶっていたようです。汚れてもいいＴシャツ（白以外）をお勧めします。

I took my 13 year old and we had a blast. There’s something to do for everyone. I highly recommend the bumper boats.

I was a bit anxious because the pickup bus took a long time to arrive. The guide who showed up after the scheduled time directed us to a bus that had been parked a distance away for over 20 minutes, so I wonder if the guide was late? We also had to wait a bit for the return bus, so while the tour was good, the bus experience was a bit lacking.

The tour provided guidance in Japanese, and the staff were very friendly to the little kids, which made it enjoyable for everyone! The sandbar was about waist to chest deep, and my 11-month-old was able to have their first experience in the ocean with a float. The hamburgers on the boat were also very delicious, and we saw several sea turtles swimming from the boat! The snorkeling area was larger than I expected; my husband went around the whole area, but I was scared, so I enjoyed snorkeling nearby, and I was still able to see many fish and corals. They kindly taught us how to snorkel, and if you’re not a strong swimmer, they provided flotation devices.

The weather was nice, so I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hawaii and had a fulfilling day.

ピックアップのバスが中々来なくて少し不安になりました。時間を過ぎて現れた案内人が案内してくれたバスは20分以上前から離れたところに停まっていたため、案内人が遅れていたのかな？帰りのバスもすこし待たされたため、ツアーは良かったけどバスがちょっとイマイチだったかな。
ツアーは日本語で案内もしてくれるし、小さい子どもにもたくさん声をかけてくれて楽しく参加することができました！サンドバーは腰から胸くらいの深さで、11ヶ月の子どもも浮き輪で初めての海デビューをすることができました。船上でのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったし、ウミガメも船から何匹も泳いでいるところがみえました！シュノーケリングポイントは思ったより広くて、夫は一周まわってきましたが、私は怖かったので近くでシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、それでもたくさんの魚やサンゴを見ることができました。シュノーケリングの仕方も優しく教えてくれるし、泳ぎが得意でなければ、浮具も貸してもらえていました。
天気も良かったので、ハワイのきれいな景色も堪能して、一日充実して過ごすことができました。

crew were great. everyone had a great time even the seniors and uptights. just know you will get your feet wet boarding the boat. other than that if you don’t have an amazing time that’s all you because this boat and crew are well worth the proce

There were 2-3 Japanese people, but it was a great multicultural experience and became a wonderful memory. Watching the fireworks right in front of us was absolutely fantastic.

日本人は2-3名でしたが多国籍感満載で参加していい思い出になりました。
真正面で花火が観れるのは最高に良かった

Since I didn't go early, my seat was in a bad location, like behind the scenes. I recommend arriving early and lining up if you want to see from a good seat.

早く行かなかったので場所が悪く舞台裏の様なところだった。良い席で見たい方は早めに行って並ぶ事をお勧めします。

I enjoyed delicious food at a buffet that truly captured the essence of Hawaii. They kept the atmosphere lively with shows, and I appreciated their attentiveness and friendly interactions.

I visited Hawaii for my honeymoon, and I was moved by a live performance of a ukulele rendition of a honeymoon song. I also experienced "Rock-a-Hula," the largest Hawaiian show in Waikiki that combines Polynesian culture with rock music, featuring well-known cast members. I believe such shows are hard to find elsewhere.

Personally, I found the fire dance show to be a lot of fun. I would love to join this tour again when I come back to Hawaii.

ハワイらしさを感じる美味しいご飯をビッフェでいただきました。退屈することなくショーをして盛り上げてくれたり、気を使ってくれて声をかけていただきました。
今回ハワイは新婚旅行で訪れましたが、ウクレレでハネムームの曲を生演奏してくて感動♪
また「ロック・ア・フラ」ポリネシアンとロックを融合と言うことで有名キャストも楽しめるワイキキ最大のハワイアンショーを見せていただきましたが、なかなかこういうショーは他で見れないと思います。
個人的にはファイヤーダンスショーが楽しかったです。
またハワイに来た時は参加したいツアーです。