All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

The clear weather quickly turned, and as soon as we got on the buggy, it started to rain. When I looked back, the two guides were fully prepared, as if they had expected it. Almost everyone was soaked through to their underwear from the heavy rain. There was no time to enjoy the scenery at all. After the activity ended, we had about ten minutes until the shuttle bus arrived. There wasn't enough room to get on, and even if we did, there were no seats available. The return bus only comes once at 1:30, which is far too infrequent. I missed the rain gear at the vending machine at the reception.

快晴から一転、バギーに乗ってすぐに雨が降り出しました。振り返るとガイドの二人は予期していたのか完全防備。ほぼ全員、下着までずぶ濡れになる程の激しい雨。景色を見る余裕は全くなかった。アクティビティ終了後、10分程で送迎のバス時間。乗れないし、乗っても座れない。帰りのバスは1時半に1本で少なすぎる。受付の自販機で雨具は見逃す。

2 thumbs up. Crew was knowledgeable and made it a fun day.

We set off on a boat with a handsome older brother! The weather was perfect with not much wind, and we were first in line. Although I was a bit nervous at the start, once we reached 150 meters, the breeze felt amazing, and we had a great view of Waikiki. We enjoyed a quick rendezvous!

イケメンのお兄さんと一緒にボートで出発❗️天気は最高で風はそれ程なく、順番は一番。上がり始めはドキドキしたものの、１５０メートルに到達すると、めっちゃ気持ちいい風の中、ワイキキを一望。あっという間のランデブーを楽しめました。

We had a great time driving the atv and my husband did nothing but splash in the puddles. The picture stops were beautiful and very informative. Vernon and Matt were wonderful tour guides!

It was my first time on a catamaran, and I enjoyed the beautiful views without feeling seasick. The staff were friendly, taking photos and conversing in Japanese, which showed their hospitality. It was refreshing to see Diamond Head from the sea, and the moment the sunset occurred was truly moving. I would like to use this service again when I come back to Hawaii.

カタマラン、初めてだったのですが酔うこともなく終始美しい眺めを堪能できました。スタッフの方もフレンドリーで写真を撮ってくれたり、日本語で会話してくれたりとホスピタリティーに溢れていました。ダイヤモンドヘッドを海上から眺めるのは新鮮でしたし、何より夕陽が落ちる瞬間が感動的でした。またハワイに来た時は利用したいと思います。

We arrived at the requested 8:45 am check in, but at 9:30 the shuttle showed up with the remaining tour guests? Then we had to move to accommodate a larger party. The musical entertainment and staff were marvelous and of course feeding the fish was awesome overall pretty cool, next time we'll kayak un ourselves

My family and I had a great time out at the Sandbar. We have never snorkeled or been on a paddle boat. The crew was super helpful and made us feel very comfortable that at the end of the day we were all pretty good on SUP boards. The live music was awesome. Would definitely recommended to family and friends.

The sandbar was cloudy with occasional showers, making it not very beautiful, and it was cold with rainy weather. The snorkeling was a bit murky, and I didn't see many fish. The sixth day had bad weather, which was a bit disappointing, but the crew did their best to keep us entertained.

サンドバーも曇り時々シャワーであまりきれい見えず、寒くて雨模様。スノーケリングも少し濁りがあり余り魚に会えなかった。6日目が悪天候、少し残念ですがクルーの方は、一生懸命楽しませてくれました。

We participated with children. The explanations were in English, and we were able to see many fish. We also saw turtles, and the kids were very happy. Please be careful near the seats by the stairs for getting on and off the submarine, as seawater may fall there when disembarking.

子供連れで参加しました。解説は英語ですが、たくさんの魚を見ることができました。カメも見ることができ、子供たちは大喜びでした。潜水艦の登り降りする階段付近の席は、下船時に海水が落ちてくるのでご注意下さい。

The weather had been unstable for several days, so I was worried about whether I would be able to see the sunset, but fortunately, the weather was great, and I was able to see a beautiful sunset! I also saw a rainbow four times.
All the staff were friendly, and they will take photos for you if you ask. I was able to take beautiful pictures with Diamond Head in the background.
The marina is close to Ala Moana Center, so it's convenient to return via the Pink Line.

連日天気が不安定でしたので、サンセットみれるか不安でしたが、当時、天気に恵まれ無事綺麗な夕日をみることができました！虹も4回みれました。
スタッフみんなフレンドリーで、頼めば写真を撮ってくれます。ダイアモンドヘッドをバックに綺麗な写真が撮れました。
マリーナはアラモアナセンターに近いので、ピンクラインで帰る事もでき、便利です。

You can only go to the sandbar if you join the tour, and there are no tours on Sundays, so my husband, who works on weekdays, couldn't join and I went alone. (By the way, most of the others were couples, so it felt a bit lonely!)

However, on the day of the tour, it was drizzling and overcast from the morning. The scenery was far from what you see in the photos; everything was gray. There's nothing you can do about the weather, so I suppose we can only hope for good weather.

Even though I participated alone, I was able to get explanations and practice for snorkeling at the sandbar. They provided explanations in both English and Japanese, so even if your English isn't great, you can feel at ease.

The hamburger for lunch was very delicious on the boat. The snorkeling in the second half wasn't very clear due to the bad weather, but I did see some fish.

However, it was really cold after getting out, and I was shivering. I had hot cocoa on the boat, but it didn't warm me up much. On the bus ride back, I was still in my wet swimsuit with just a cover-up, and the bus air conditioning was quite strong, making me shiver even more...

I recommend that participants try to take off as much wet clothing as possible and wear more layers for the return trip!

ツアーに参加しないとサンドバーまで行けないということと日曜日はツアーはないということで、平日は仕事だった主人は参加できず1人で参加しました。(ちなみに他のみなさんはカップルが多くてちょっと寂しい〜！)
しかし当日は朝からずっと霧雨の曇天。
写真のような景色とは程遠く、全部グレーでした。天候に左右されるのは致し方ないですから、こればかりは良い天気を祈るしかないかと思います。
1人参加でしたがサンドバーの時にシュノーケリングの説明と練習をさせてもらえます。英語での説明と日本語での説明をして下さるので英語がイマイチでも安心です。
ランチのハンバーガーは船上でとても美味しくいただきました。
後半のシュノーケリングも天候が悪かったので視界はあまり良くありませんでしたがお魚見えました。

ただ、とにかく上がった後寒くて寒くてガタガタ震えてしまいました。船上で熱いココアをいただきましたがなかなか温まらず。帰りのバスも濡れた水着を着たまま上に羽織って帰るのですが、これまたバスのエアコンがよくきいていてブルブル…。
参加される方は濡れたものは出来るだけ脱いで、行きよりたくさん着て帰れるようにすることをオススメします！

We had a great hike with our tour guide, Ryan. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was passionate about what he does and made a great day for us. The hike was just challenging enough without being too difficult. The lunch provided was great too. We didn't know what to expect going into this but had a great time and would recommend this to anyone. It's a great way to see a part of the island that we never would have seen otherwise.

Since I came to Hawaii, I wanted to see a hula show at least once, and I applied because it was conveniently located within the Royal Hawaiian Center and could be enjoyed quickly. The show exceeded my expectations with its incredible intensity.

First, I was overwhelmed by the hula dancers who appeared alongside an introduction to Hawaii's history, with their toned bodies, lovely smiles, and impressive dancing skills. I felt it was worth coming to see. Then there was a rock and roll show featuring impersonators of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. This was not just an ordinary impersonation show; the level of singing and dancing was reminiscent of the originals, thrilling the audience, and it was clear there was a deep respect for the artists in their wonderful performances.

Finally, there was the fire dance. The climax was filled with excitement and tension, and the stage was enveloped in loud applause and cheers from the audience.

After the show, when we exited to the lobby, the impersonators of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley were shaking hands and taking photos with each guest, smiling. My husband and I quickly took a photo with them as well. After being distanced from such experiences during the pandemic, it made me very happy.

ハワイに来たからにはフラのショーを一度観てみたいし、ロイヤルハワイアンセンター内で立地もいいしサクッと観れるからと一応申し込んだところ、期待を大きく上回る大迫力なショーでした。
まず出てくるハワイの歴史的な紹介と共に現れたフラダンサー達の引き締まった
肢体、素敵な笑顔、そしてダンスの上手さに圧倒され、観に来て良かったと思いました。そしてエルヴィスプレスリーと
マイケルジャクソンのそっくりさんによるロックンロールショー。単なるそっくりさんによるものまねショーとは全く違い、歌と踊りの上手さは本人を彷彿させるようなレベルの高いもので、往年のファンと思われる方達を熱狂させ、本人へのリスペクトが感じられる素晴らしい
歌とダンスだと思いました。
最後にファイアーダンス。
クライマックスにハラハラドキドキは最
高潮となり、ステージは会場中の大きな拍手と歓声に包まれました。
ショーが終わりロビーに出ると、マイケルジャクソンとエルヴィスプレスリーのそっくりさんが、お客さん一人一人と笑顔で握手を交わし一緒に写真を撮ってくれていたので私と夫も早速お二人と一緒に写真を撮って頂きました。パンデミックでこういう事から随分遠ざかっていたのでとても嬉しい気持ちになりました。

The crew speaks in fast English, and I don't understand at all. I was completely ignored. I couldn't enjoy it at all. I learned the location of the restroom by watching other people go, and I didn't understand the safety instructions, yet I was made to sign a waiver before boarding. In Japan, they would at least be a little accommodating to tourists. Here, there is none.

クルーは早口の英語で話しますが、全くわかりません。完全無視されます。
まったく楽しめませんでした。
トイレの場所は、他の人が行くのを見てしりましたし、安全の説明はわからないままなのに、乗船前には、免責のサインかかされました。
日本なら観光客に少しくらい寄り添ってくれます。
ここでは、皆無

try to go on rainy days.
The ride gets you so much dust that your nose will be filled up with dust for days.

I had a wonderful time being watched over by the very kind and humorous Chieko and Dan. There were a total of seven of us: two young couples, my 66-year-old self and my son, and one man from overseas. They held my hand, as I’m not a strong swimmer, and guided me to where the fish and turtles were swimming. I was quite anxious as a beginner and being older, but the one-hour snorkeling experience was just fine. Their advice was to take motion sickness medication if you’re worried about seasickness. I also recommend borrowing a wetsuit to prevent injuries and sunburn. I’m really glad I participated.

とても優しくてユーモラスなチエコさんとダンさん2人に見守られ楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。若いカップル2組、66歳の私と息子、海外の男性1人の計7人でした。泳ぎの苦手な私の手を繋いで、魚や亀の泳いでいる場所を案内してくれました。1時間たっぷりのシュノーケルに、初心者で高齢の私は不安ばかりでしたが、大丈夫でした。アドバイスは、波酔いの心配がある方は酔い止め薬を服用すること。ウェットスーツは怪我や日焼け予防にも借りる事をお勧めします。参加してとても良かったです。

After six years, I went back to Hawaii, and I signed up again because I had such a great time last time!

Even though it was sailing, it was amazing to see dolphins and turtles, and the view from the sea was spectacular.

6年ぶりのHawaiiで、
前回楽しすぎて再び申し込みました！

セーリングとは言え、イルカやカメが見れたり、海側からの角度で一望できるので最高でした。

We departed from West Oahu, but unfortunately, we didn't see a single whale that day. We also experienced a cruise departing from Waikiki as a backup service from the same company, but we still didn't encounter any whales! However, if you don't see any whales, you receive a free boarding ticket for the next time, so if you have flexibility in your schedule, you can reschedule for another day. If you're visiting for about five days, you might not have time to switch to another day, so it's a bit of a gamble... There were no Japanese crew members, so everything was in English. Our family was the only Japanese guests. But as long as you can find the departure location, you should be fine even if you don't understand English.

西オアフから出発ですが、その日は残念ながら１頭も会えず。
リベンジでワイキキからも出発するクルーズ（同じ会社の振り替えサービス）も体験しましたが、くじらに会えず！
ただ、見れなかった場合は次回無料乗船券がもらえるので、日程的に余裕がある人は違う日に振り替えられます。5日くらいの観光できているとほかの日に振り替える時間がないと思うので、一か八かですね・・・。
日本人のクルーはいませんので、すべて英語です。
日本人客は私たち家族だけでした。でも出発場所にさえちゃんとたどり着ければ英語がわからなくても大丈夫です。

Horseback riding while enjoying the magnificent scenery is exceptional. There were muddy paths, rocky roads, and slopes, which added to the adventurous feeling. After riding for nearly two hours, you can also get to know the personalities of the horses. The staff, although speaking broken Japanese, guide you kindly and attentively.

雄大な景色を見ながらの乗馬は格別です。ぬかるだ道や岩がゴロゴロした道、坂道等ありアドベンチャー気分も味わえました。2時間近く乗っているので、馬の個性もわかります。スタッフの方は、片言の日本語ですが、丁寧に優しく誘導してくれます。

Veltra made booking an outrigger canoe surfing activity so easy! I highly recommend using Veltra! Great price for one of our favorite activities when we were in Honolulu! We’ll definitely book with Veltra again! Mahalo!

Beautiful views, super fun ride. Dress for possibility to get dirty! Awesome day.

My wife and I had a great time. The two guides, captain and turtle-whisperer, were confident, relaxed, and funny. The pick-up location was incredibly convenient for us, near our hotel on the Waikiki beach strip. The ride to the canyon was just 15 minutes, and looking back on the city was breathtaking.

Once there, we distributed masks and floaty-belts and jumped right in! I foolishly wiped off my mask and it clouded up, but the captain was keen to fix it after I brought it to his attention. The turtle-whisperer was around to spot turtles and check in on our snorkelers, but otherwise we were allowed to roam.

There were quite a few other tour boats and snorkel groups at the site, but we were able to still find turtles and fish while staying a bit away from the groups of other snorkelers. We ended up among a school of black fish and had two turtles swim very close to us! Once while my wife and I were holding hands. A highlight of our vacation!

Don't go into this expecting a private/guided tour of the reef. Instead, it's a relaxing transportation to a great snorkel spot, with equipment included. For this price, I highly recommend it.

We did the Admission only package, which is great for families with young kids. It rained the entire day but it was still fun and we enjoyed the experience. We were able to follow our own schedule and still head over the see the different villages even if we were not on the presentation schedule. The boat ride was a highlight for my kids and the giudes were very safety-oriented and made sure everyone was engaged in the narration.
The canoe ride ended on the other side of the park, with walkable access to the villages of Fiji, French Polynesia (Tahiti), and Hawaii. We were able to play some of the games and even check out some of the historical village buildings.
Don't forget to check out their very own large sailing canoe that was built by the staff and students who work at the Polynesian Cultural Center and BYU in La'ie. Ask about its story - it's truly remarkable.
The visit to PCC was very much worth doing during our trip. I highly recommend Polynesian Cultural Center!

There were many sea turtles, and the ocean was beautiful; I was able to see a large sea turtle resting! During the trip, there were two people who spoke Japanese fluently, which made me feel at ease! I was also very satisfied to be able to feed the fish!

ホヌも沢山いて海も綺麗で大きなホヌが寝ている姿も見ることができました！
移動中は日本語をしっかり話せる方が2名も居たので安心できました！
魚に餌やりもできて大満足！

Unfortunately, the weather was not great on the day of my visit. I had imagined the perfect location under a blue sky with clear waters, but it was completely cloudy. I heard the sea was murky, but during snorkeling, I was able to see sea turtles and various colorful fish, which was truly moving.

Even in the rain, it was enjoyable, and I highly recommend it.

当日、あいにくの天気でした。
青空の下、透明度の高い海で最高なロケーションを想像してましたが、一面が雲。
海も濁っているとの事でしたが、シュノーケリングではウミガメも様々な色をした魚も見ることが出来、感動しました。

雨でも充分楽しめ、お勧めです。

Me and my husband had a great time. The guys are very prompt with safety and are very accomodating. We saw turtles and other sea creatures too. My husband was not very confident with snorkeling but they helped him out by getting acquainted with the waters and eventually he gained confidence to snorkel and he enjoyed it a lot later on to see sea life.

Great experience from the massive firework display to the fabulous free drinks (Beers for me and cocktails for just about everyone else) The lads kept us entertained with some hilarious facts and jokes. Couldn't recommend it anymore.

We went on the raptor ATV tour. Amazing experience. The ability the see the majestic beauty of the island up close was so memorable! Our guides were so friendly and funny and made the tour even more amazing. This was one of the highlights of our Hawaiian vacation. Highly recommend.

This sandbar tour was the best choice! It was so fun! They had all the gear and all we had to do was bring ourselves! They supplied the tastiest BBQ burgers with vegan options as well! Our captain was so professional, yet funny, and extremely helpful taking pictures for us, and giving us the best sandbar adventure ever! We played volleyball, snorkeled, and enjoyed cruising around the sandbar. I can't wait to go again!

Mahalo nui loa!

Rich Tucker
www.329islandtours.com
329islandtours@gmail.com

Staff on boat were helpful snd professional. Snorkel equipment was ok, kind of old but worked. It was nice to be able to bring our on snacks and drinks on board.