All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I rented a car and arrived just in time, five minutes before the start, after getting lost. I almost gave up, but I was grateful they picked me up.
The buggy ride was pleasant, and the scenery along the way was breathtaking. We stopped at various points, and the guide introduced the sights and took many photos. The guide's commentary was in English, but there are videos in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean for how to drive the buggy and safety instructions, so even if you don't understand English, you can manage to drive. I couldn't understand the guide's jokes, which made it less fun.
I want to try the horseback riding course when my child gets older. They provide helmets, goggles, and face covers, but by the end, you'll be covered in dirt.

レンタカー借りて行きましたが、道に迷って開始5分前ギリギリに到着しました。諦めかけましたが、乗せてくれてありがたかったです。
バギーは気持ちよくて、道中絶景でした。ポイントポイントに留めて、ガイドさんが紹介して写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。道中のガイドは英語ですが、バギーの運転の仕方や注意事項は日本語、中国語、韓国語版のビデオがあるので、英語わからなくてもなんとか運転できます。ガイドさんのジョークがわからなくて面白さは半減しますが。
子供が大きくなったら乗馬コースも体験したいです。
ヘルメット、ゴーグル、フェイスカバーくれますが、終わった頃は全身土だらけです。

Even at an early hour, there were few other boats, and both the check-in and departure were smooth, making the experience feel a bit longer. If you time it right, you can enjoy a sense of rendezvous with the jet.

早い時間でも、他の船も少なく、受付も出航もスムーズで、少し時間も長く体験できたように感じました。
時間帯を合わせたら、ジェット機とのランデブー感覚が味わえます。

I participated in the morning session of a family trip (with elementary and middle school students). It was almost high tide, but at about 1 meter, it was safe for elementary school students to play.

What stood out the most was the cheerful and fun attitude of both the shuttle driver and the guide on the boat. They were quite fluent in Japanese (or rather, most of them were Japanese), so I highly recommend this tour compared to others.

Here are some points summarized by category for your reference!

【Shuttle】The outbound trip took about 45 minutes, and the return trip took about 60 minutes. We were picked up around 9:00 at the bus stop near Trump, making it easy to participate. The same driver took us both ways, and during the return trip, he engaged us with comments about our experiences. (He also provided cheerful guidance in English and broken Japanese along the way.) There was a service for those who wanted to stop at a famous malasada shop (Leonard's) on the way back.

【Boat Transfer】It takes about 10 minutes to arrive, and the waves are calm, so there’s hardly any worry about seasickness. We spotted several sea turtles on the way out (although we could see them multiple times at the sandbar).

【Snorkeling】Everyone wears life jackets and sanitized snorkels, and there were also zayaks (a type of board with a viewing window?) available for children. For adults who cannot swim, one of the guides provides support nearby. There were many fish, but everyone was particularly excited about the sea turtles.

【Activities】After snorkeling, you can enjoy SUP, zayaks, floaties, and photo opportunities at the sandbar. There was about one SUP per group, so everyone had fun (taking turns as a family).

【On the Boat】The boat has a restroom and is quite clean. The minimal rocking of the boat also left a good impression.

【Food and Drink】There are unlimited servings of spam musubi, apples, snacks, nut bars, and juices (only one spam musubi per person). So, you can go without bringing anything.

【Caution】Jellyfish (Portuguese man o' war) were present, and a few people got stung (though everyone had minor injuries). I think long-sleeved rash guards are essential.

家族旅行（小学生＋中学生）で午前の部に参加しました。
ほぼ満潮のタイミングでしたが、1m程度なので小学生でも安全に遊べました。

何より素晴らしいのは送迎の運転手、船上のガイドとも明るく楽しい気持ちになりました。日本語もかなり通じやすい（というかほぼ日本人の方も）ので、他のツアーに比べて非常にオススメできます。

以下に観点別のポイントをまとめたのでご参考までに！

【送迎】往路は45分ほど、帰路は60分ほどでの到着でした。トランプ近くのバス停に9:00頃ピックアップだったので無理なく参加できました。また行と帰りは同じ運転手で帰宅時には感想などの声掛けもしてくれます。（道中、英語と片言の日本語で陽気にガイドもしてくれます）。
希望者はマラサダの有名店（レナーズ）に帰路で下車するサービスもありました。

【船移動】10分程度で着く上に波も穏やかなので船酔いの心配は殆どありません。往路ではウミガメを何匹か見つけました（サンドバーで何度も見れますが）

【シュノーケル】全員がライフジャケット、シュノーケル（消毒済み）着用しますが、小児はzayak（除き窓付のビート版？）の貸し出しもありました。大人で泳げない人はガイドの1名が近くでサポートもしてくれます。魚も多いですがやはりウミガメは皆さんテンションがあがっていました。

【アクティビティ】シュノーケル後はサンドバーでSUPやZAYAK、浮き輪、写真撮影などを楽しめます。SUPも1組1台程度はあるので皆さん楽しめてました（家族で交代しながら）

【船上】トイレ付で船自体も結構キレイです。揺れが少ない点も好印象。

【飲食】スパムにぎり、りんご、スナック菓子、ナッツバー、ジュース類が食べ放題です（スパム握りだけ1人1つ）。よって手ぶらで問題なし。

【注意点】くらげ（カツオノエボシ）が流れてくるので、刺されている人が数人いました。（ただし皆さん軽傷）長袖のラッシュガードなどは必須と思います。

I participated with my daughter (150m).

Due to weight restrictions, two participants are required (it seems that if you're over 80kg, you can participate alone), so we joined as a family of two. The meeting point was at the boat harbor, just a few minutes' walk from the Hilton Lagoon, which made it convenient without any hassle or loss of time, allowing us to fill our free time easily.

We were worried about dropping our phones, so we participated with a waterproof camera attached to a strap, but there were others in a different group who were taking selfies with a selfie stick (of course, at their own risk...).

The 150m height is truly impressive, with all the buildings visible below and a fantastic view of the surroundings. Also, if you wish (?), it seems they can provide some bouncing near the water's surface.

Although not much Japanese is spoken, I think you can manage since there are other groups around.

母娘で参加しました（150m）

体重の関係で2名の参加が必須（80kg以上なら単独も可能みたいですが）という事で家族2名で参加しました。待ち合わせ場所はヒルトンのラグーンから徒歩数分のボートハーバーで移動の負担やロスがない点がよく、空き時間を埋めやすかったです。

自分たちは携帯は落下させそうで怖かったので防水カメラにストラップ付けて参加しましたが、別の組では自撮り棒で頑張って撮影されてる方もいました（もちろん自己責任…）

150mというのは本当に高く建物は全て眼下に見え、周囲が一望できる点が素晴らしいです。また希望すれば（？）、水面付近での乱高下などもして貰えるようです。

あまり日本語は通じませんが別の組も居るので勝手は分かるかと思います。

The sea was cold enough that a wetsuit was necessary! However, the captain was a funny person and it was enjoyable. Next time, I want to go into the sea on a warm day.

海は寒くてウェットスーツが必要な位でした！しかし！キャプテンが面白い人で楽しかったです。こんどは暖かい日に海にはいりたいです。

I had high expectations, but it started to rain and the show ended inside. The food was delicious, so I wish I could have seen a bit more until the end.

かなり期待していたのですが、雨が降ってきて中でShowが終わってしまいました。食事は美味しかったので、もう少し最後までみたかったです。

the kids lvoed to get to see the fish from the portholes! great day underwater

Had the most amazing time! The staff are absolutely wonderful!!!

My family loved this! Book early because we would not have wanted to miss this the most.

Amazing experience! Lots of the island wrapped up in a day you can't go wrong.

I think it's better to take excessive measures against seasickness. Even if the waves are calm when departing, once you head out to sea, the weather doesn't matter and the waves can be high, making you feel sick even in the cage.

I couldn't understand anything from the English guide, but it was manageable.

There are a huge number of sharks, and they don't attack, making the experience wonderful.

とにかく船酔い対策は過剰なくらいした方がいいと思います。
出航する時は波が穏やかでも沖に出れば天候など関係なく波が高く、檻に入っても酔います。

英語ガイドで何も理解はできませんでしたがなんとかなります。

サメはすごい量いて、襲ってくることもなく体験としては素晴らしいです。

Such a great experience! We had the best and want to return again soon.

We loved the experience. Such soulful music on the boat followed by snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking. And then chilling on the floating couch. Loved it all.

More than one-third of the participants were stung by jellyfish. It should be possible to take precautions such as wearing rash guards in advance. The sea is beautiful, but there weren't many fish, and it was murky, so we left early. For those who have experienced snorkeling in Okinawa, this may feel lacking.

During peak times, more than 60 people participate, so the boat can get very crowded during meal times and when entering the water.

参加者の3分の1以上がクラゲに刺されました。事前にラッシュガードの着用など徹底できるはずです。海は綺麗ですが、魚はあまりおらず、濁っていたので早々に引き上げました。沖縄方面を経験している方には物足りないシュノーケリングです。

ピーク時だと60人以上が参加するため、食事時や入水時など船上は大混雑です。

Snorkeling was amazing! A honu was right in front of me! It was an early morning, but I’m glad I was able to make the most of the day.

シュノーケリングは最高でした！
ホヌが目の前に！
朝は早かったけど一日が有効に過ごせて良かったと思います。

Easy booking and easy check in. Recommand to book early guys, do not wait to purchase at the gate, will regret.

I participated with my daughter. Everything was in English except for the reception. On the boat, they seemed to think we didn't understand English, so we were a bit neglected, which was a little disappointing. The explanations were somewhat lacking, but we could understand by watching others, so I wasn't too worried. The parasailing was fun with great views. Since we go out to sea on the boat for parasailing, I recommend taking medication if you are prone to motion sickness.

娘と2人で参加しました。
受付以外は全て英語でした。
ボートでは私たちが英語が分からないと思い、ぽぽ放ったらかし状態だったため、少し残念でした。
説明なども雑でしたが、他の方のを見ていて分かりますので、心配はありませんでした。
パラセーリングは、景色も良く、楽しかったです。
パラセーリングへは、ボートで沖の方まで行くので、酔いやすい方は薬を飲むことをオススメします。

Great place for kidss
Very interactive
Had a special feel to it.
Enjoyed the knowledge I got from each pavilion

It was just amazing.
The weather wasn't great, but I still had fun.
When we took off, it felt exhilarating, and as we gained altitude, I could see the ocean, Diamond Head, the beach, and the hotels, which was really nice.
I took the bus round trip from Sheraton Waikiki, so I told the captain that there was no need for a Japan trip.
I have over 100 photos and received them as data.

もう、最高でした。
天気がイマイチでしたが楽しめました。
飛び立つ時がウォーという感じでしたが、どんどん高度が上がると海、ダイヤモンドヘッド、ビーチ、ホテルと見えて気持ちよかった。
シュラトンワイキキからバスで往復したので、海へのジャポンはキャプテンになしと伝えました。
写真は100枚以上ありデータでもらいました。

I am just shy of being in my late fifties, but this time, I participated in zip lining alone for the first time. There were nine participants, and the other eight were all foreigners. However, I was able to enjoy myself with the other foreign participants.

After each zip line, everyone cheered and clapped for each other. There were three instructors, and even though I don't understand English, they spoke to me in simple English before I took off to help me relax. I didn't quite understand the explanations during the activity, but the atmosphere was enjoyable enough.

There were also about three spots along the way to hydrate. I was able to fully enjoy the great nature of Hawaii while moving along mountain paths and crossing suspension bridges. The three instructors were very dedicated to making sure the guests had a good time.

I think I would enjoy it even more if I could understand English better. I would like to challenge myself again!

アラ還一歩手前の私ですが、今回、ひとりでの
初ZIP LINE参加でした。9人の参加でしたが、他の8人は、皆外国の方でした。ですが、他の外国人の方と一緒に楽しむ事ができました。
1本終わるごとに皆が拍手で応援してくれたり、
インストラクターさんが3人付いてくれましたが、
英語がわからない私にも、飛ぶ前に
簡単な英語で、話しかけてリラックスさせてくれたりと途中の説明は、イマイチわからなかったけれど、雰囲気で十分楽しめました。
途中3箇所くらいに水分補給するところもあります。吊り橋を渡ったりと山道を移動したりと
ハワイの大自然満喫できました。
インストラクターの3人もゲストを一生懸命、
楽しませてようという姿勢が良かったです。
英語が理解できるともっと楽しめると思いました。
また、チャレンジしたいです♪

The meals and the show were very exciting and enjoyable. My grandchild was impressed by the powerful performance. The staff were all very kind, which was great.

食事もショーも大変盛り上がり楽しかったです。孫も迫力あるショーに感動でした。スタッフの皆さんとても親切で良かったです。

Great sunset sail & swim. Was BYOB and had a good crew. 10/10 would recommend if you’re downtown and want to good time.

The sea at Hanauma Bay was very beautiful and truly wonderful. Although it was disappointing that the sea turtles didn't come by that day since they are living creatures, I had a great time snorkeling while watching the fish.

The guide was kind and fun, which made me feel comfortable participating. Thank you very much.

ハナウマ湾の海がとてもキレイで、とても素晴らしかったです。
ウミガメは生き物なので、この日はやってきてはくれず、見られなくて残念でしたが、お魚たちを見ながらシュノーケリングできて、とーっても楽しかったです。

ガイドさんも優しく楽しい方だったので、安心して参加することができました。
ありがとうございました。

This is just what I needed. I'm not a great swimmer nor very confident in open water, and this was an excellent way to learn to snorkel. I HIGHLY recommend it! Our guide was Ashton. He was awesome! And the pictures were cool.

Destination was easy to find. The guides were very attentive and got us all on the horses fairly quickly. I've never really ridden a horse before so I was a bit nervous of maneuvering my horse but she was a go getter so I didn't have to try too hard. We all rode in a line which was very easy. We had to stop a few times which my horse hated, I got a very impatient horse which I don't blame her. Kinda wished we went a quicker pace but then that would shorten our trip which was 1.5hrs which .5 of that was loading and unloading the horses. I wish the trail was a bit longer. The area was beautiful and quiet which I like. I got some good pictures. We used my step daughters phone for the group pictures cause she had a better camera but when she sent me the pics they came out blurry and I don't get to see her often. Was a little disappointed but it was OK. Technical error. Overall great experience and got to feed the horses treats in the end.

When my family and I first got to the dock we were greeted by the friendly boat crew. They were very personable and caring. On the adventure, we made our way to the sandbar and were able to snorkel, paddleboard, canoe, and relax on the water deck. The sandbar was perfect to stand on and was not deep. The reef was beautiful to look at while snorkeling. My family and I paid extra for the intertube and banana boat, this experience was AWESOME!! You were asked what speed you would like the ride. We wore life jackets and we felt very safe even though this was an extreme water activity. The live music was wonderful, while the overall atmosphere was family oriented. This was our favorite excursion!! If you want a day to play in the water and have fun with the family, this is the excursion for you.

Our last night in Waikiki and we enjoyed every moment!! Fun and awesome experience!! There were 23 people in our group ages between 3 and 70, mom had a fantastic time!!! Would highly recommend!!

Mahalo and a hui hou

I arrived at the meeting point at 10:15 for my 10:30 reservation. However, I was told the start time was 10:45, so I bought a hot dog and a pineapple smoothie from a nearby stall for breakfast!

Unfortunately, we were the only Japanese people there (there was one group before us). There were 12 of us who boarded the boat and headed out to sea. There is a place to store your belongings at the feet of the boat! With 12 people, a sense of teamwork naturally develops, so I thought theft was unlikely. If there had been other Japanese people, we could have taken pictures together... what a shame! Just before jumping, the crew asks if you want to take a picture. You can view the photos (about 130) later at the reception, and if you like any, they can be transferred to an SD card or your phone for $40. You also have the option not to buy them.

Anyway, since we had to wait for the other groups to jump, anyone prone to seasickness definitely needs to take motion sickness medication. Two people from our team ended up vomiting.

10時30分予約で、15分に集合場所に行きました。
ですが、開始は45分と言われたので、近くの出店でホットドックとパイナップルスムージーを買って朝食！

日本人は残念ながら私たちだけでした。(前の組は1組いました。)
12人でそこから船に乗り、海へ。
持ち物は、船の足元に入れるところがあります！
12人はなんとなくチームワークみたいなのが芽生えるので、そこで盗難はあまり考えられないなぁと思いました。
同じ日本人がいたら、写真の撮りあいが出来たと思います。。残念！
ただ、飛ぶ直前にカメラ撮る？とクルーに聞かれます。
撮ったやつ(130枚くらい)をあとで受付のところで見て、気に入ったらSDカードと携帯にそこで入れてもらえます。これが40ドル。そこで買わない選択肢も出来ました。

とにかく他の組が飛ぶのを待つので、船酔いする人は絶対に酔い止めがいります。
私たちのチームでも2人が吐いてました。

We participated in a tour as a couple aged 68 and 65. It was our first experience with horseback riding, but there was one assistant for every four people, so it was easy to just follow along without any issues.

Once we got from the ranch to the coast, we were able to see the beautiful blue sea from a high vantage point. While enjoying the view of the ocean, we had a fun time leisurely riding the horses. The horses were accustomed to carrying people, so we just had to maintain our balance. We only needed to slightly change direction or move the reins when stopping. The 70 minutes flew by.

After horseback riding, we went to Haleiwa and tried the garlic shrimp and fries combo from a food truck recommended by our driver, Kazu. It was truly wonderful.

68歳と65歳の夫婦でツアーに参加しました。乗馬は全くの初体験でしたが、4名に1名のアシスタントがいて、ただついて行くだけでしたので問題ありませんでした。
牧場から海岸に出ると、真っ青なきれいな海を高い位置から見ることができました。海を見ながら、馬に任せて楽しく散策できました。
人を乗せるのに慣れた馬のため、ただバランスをとって乗っているだけでした。ほんの少しだけ方向を変えたり、止まるときに手綱を動かすだけですみました。70分はあっという間でした。
乗馬の後でハレイワにいき、ドライバーの一（かず）さんおすすめ、テレビでも紹介されたというキッチンカーでガーリックシュリンプとフライのコンボを食べました。本当によかったです。

First day in Hawaii. My son and I were looking forward to the Segway tour. The moment I met the person who came to pick us up and greeted them, I had a good feeling that today would be a great day! That feeling was spot on! We got to see the beautiful ocean, and the guide and staff were very kind. The conversations during the Segway ride were really enjoyable, creating wonderful memories. It was my first time, but there was plenty of practice time, and they provided support and consideration for the order when moving alongside others, which made me feel safe. Thank you very much. I had such a great time this time that I would like to request it again next time.

ハワイ初日。息子と楽しみにしていたセグウェイ。
お迎えに来て下さった方に会い挨拶をした瞬間、今日はいい１日になりそう！と良い予感がしました。
予感は的中！綺麗な海を見せて頂け、ガイドさんとスタッフの方がとても親切でセグウェイ中もお話が凄く楽しく素敵な思い出になりました。私は初めてでしたが、練習時間もたっぷりあり、他の方と並んで進む時の順番の配慮やサポートもして下さり安心してのる事ができました。ありがとうございました。
今回凄く楽しかったので次回もまたお願いしたいと思います。