All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I originally wanted to go horseback riding, but there were no openings, so I booked a buggy ride instead. Once I actually tried it, it was thrilling at times, and the scenery was beautiful with the magnificent nature; I had an amazing time!!

You will get covered in dust, so I think it's best to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty! ^ ^ You won't get muddy!

I want to go again! ♪

元々乗馬をしたいと思い探していたのですが
空きがなく、バギーを予約しました。
実際やってみると、たまにスリルもあって
景色も綺麗で自然が壮大で最高に楽しかったです！！

砂埃で全身汚れますので汚れてもいい服装がいいかと思います！^ ^
泥だらけにはなりません！

また行きたいです♪

To enter Hanauma Bay on your own, it seems you have to win the reservation battle that only starts a few days in advance, so if you want to go to Hanauma Bay, I think it's safer to use the provided services. During our visit, we were fortunate with the weather, and since it was mid-March, we were able to venture further out. We were able to see sea turtles and yellowfin tuna, and it was great that we could later share photos. Since you snorkel for nearly an hour, I think it's a good idea to rent a wetsuit. The weather was good, but even so, I was glad to have the wetsuit towards the end.

自力でハナウマ湾に入るには（数日前にしか始まらない）予約争奪戦を勝ち取らなければならないそうなので、ハナウマ湾に行きたいなら無難に利用するのが良いのかなと思いました。我々の時は天候にも恵まれ、3月半ばだったこともあり、沖の方にも出ることができました。無事ウミガメやギンガメアジを見ることもできたし、写真も後ほど共有してもらえたりとありがたかったです。1時間近くシュノーケリングするのでウェットスーツを借りておくのが無難かなぁと思います。天候は良かったですが、それでも最後の方はウェットスーツがあって良かったなと思いました。

The crew on the boat was humorous, and we had a very enjoyable time. They took photos for us, and the service was excellent. The length of the sunset cruise was just right. Since you can swim in the sea at the points along the way, I think having snorkeling gear would make it even more enjoyable. I also recommend bringing a jacket as it can get cold. If I have the opportunity to go to Waikiki again, I would definitely like to use this service.

船のクルーはユーモアがあり、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。写真を撮ってくれたり、サービスも満点です。
サンセットクルーズの長さもちょうど良いです。
途中のポイントの海で泳ぐことができるので、スノーケルがあるとより楽しめると思います。
また、寒くなるので上着を持っていくことをお勧めします。
またワイキキに行く機会があればぜひ利用したいです。

The guide provided detailed explanations about various topics (Haleiwa, horseback riding, and the shops). Horseback riding was also enjoyable as we rode along the coast.

ガイドさんは色々説明(ハレイワのこと、乗馬について、お店について)を丁寧にしてくれました。
乗馬も、海岸を通り気持ちよかったです。

It was fun, but not meant for minors. This was a firework cruise, with an open bar. I just didnt realize it would be less minors and more abou the open bar. Which is my own fault. the crew was great.

The staff was skilled at getting everyone on board, and we had a great time together. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was refreshing, and I recommend this experience. At first, my wife was worried about seasickness, but she ended up drinking more than usual.

スタッフの乗らせ方が上手く、同船の皆で楽しく過ごせました。海側からのワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドも新鮮で体験をお勧めします。最初は、船酔いを心配していた妻もいつもより沢山飲んでました。

I thought three hours was a bit long, but since there aren't many opportunities to drive on dirt in Japan, I enjoyed it thoroughly. However, the dust is intense, and if you're wearing a white T-shirt, it will get extremely dirty, so please be careful. Even if you don't understand English, you can feel at ease participating as you can watch the explanations in Japanese videos.

3時間は少し長いなと思いましたが、国内ではダートをあまり走る機会がないので、充分楽しめました。
だだ、土塵が凄く、白いＴシャツだととんでも無いくらい汚れますので、ご注意ください。
英語がわからなくても、説明は日本語のビデオを見るので安心して参加できます。

This was a fantastic experience and tourist activity to do as a tourist. The food the, the show, the shops, and hospitality was fantastic. It’s a definite must do.

We did a private ride at sunset and it was incredible. Our guide was so nice and the horses were lovely. The sunset was magical against the ocean and the mountains, and we even saw a rainbow! Would highly recommend!

My daughter enjoyed her private lesson with Moe and really enjoyed his knowledge.

She recommends Moe for a private lesson to anyone looking to improve their skills.

Rosario was a wonderful tour Guide. friendly and Professional. the van was clean and the windows were polished. He took us to some of the most beautiful places on Earth. at the top of the canyon he had a wonderful lunch set up. He talked with each person and got some information about their origins and back - ground. the photo stops were unbelievable and he made everybody feel special and their was not one question he did not answer in detail! He gave great prospective, from a locals point of view ton every topic. I highly recommend Rosario (for your next ohau - kauai - tour) Five stars all the way!

I took the full course for four days. The driver was kind and cheerful, making for a very enjoyable sightseeing experience in Hawaii.

四日間全コース乗りました。
ドライバーさんも親切で陽気でとても楽しいハワイ観光をする事が出来ました。

We participated as a couple on our honeymoon. Both of us were new to snorkeling and felt a bit anxious before joining, but once we got started, it was so much fun that we completely forgot our worries! The instructors were very friendly and taught us various things in a bright and enjoyable manner, and we got to see many beautiful fish and sea turtles. This was our first time having such a wonderful experience, and we had a great time! Thank you very much!

ハネムーンで夫婦2人で参加しました。2人ともシュノーケリングは初めてで、参加するまでは不安もありましたが、参加してみたら楽しくて楽しくて、不安感なんて全然ありませんでした！とてもフレンドリーに明るく楽しくいろいろなことを教えていただけて、たくさんの綺麗なお魚やウミガメに出会うことが出来ました。こんな素敵な経験初めてで、とても楽しかったです！ありがとうございました！

There were many participants who were not Japanese, and there was a group that was just too noisy, making it hard to hear the instructions. Although a staff member who understood Japanese explained things individually, it was too loud to hear. People were vaping and even entering the sea with alcohol, yet no one was reprimanding them. I was really looking forward to it, but I couldn't do either stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing. I'm very disappointed.

日本人以外が多く参加しており、とにかく騒いでるグループがいて、注意事項等々聞こえず、日本語のわかるスタッフさんが個別に説明してくださいましたが、うるさ過ぎて聞こえませんでした。
電子タバコをふかしたり…アルコールを持ったまま海に入っていても誰も注意していなかったです。
凄く楽しみにしていたのにサップもカヌーも出来ませんでした。ガッカリです

We had an awesome time. Checking in was a breeze. The crew was friendly and entertaining! Definitely had the best captain who took her time to track down dolphins and even whales for us to see. A must do if you’re in Honolulu.

Everything was in English from the pickup, but the instructions for operating the buggy were in a Japanese video, so that was fine. It rained during the trip and we got soaked, but that was fun too.

It felt more like enjoying nature rather than just visiting movie filming locations. At the filming spots, the guide was very friendly and took photos for us, which was great.

We had some time before the bus, so we ate a hamburger, but it was expensive (we couldn't use our JCB card).

送迎から全て英語でしたがバギーの操作説明は日本語ビデオだったので大丈夫でした、途中雨が降ってびしょ濡れになりましたがそれも楽しかったです。
映画の撮影地をまわると言うより自然を見て楽しむ感じでした、撮影スポットではガイドの方が写真を撮ってくれたりとてもフレンドリーで良かったです。
バスまで時間があったのでハンバーガーを食べましたが高かったです（JCBのカードが使えませんでした）

I went snorkeling with a light heart among young people. Thanks to the instructor who guided us without letting go of our hands, I was able to swim for an hour. The waves were rough that day, and I don't think I could have made it on my own, so I'm grateful. Because of that, I had the memorable experience of encountering turtles twice and swimming with them. I was tired, but it was fun.

若い人に混じって軽い気持ちでシュノーケリングしました。
インストラクターの人がずっと手を離さず先導してくれたおかげで、1時間泳ぎ切ることできました。
この日は波が荒く、ひとりでは泳ぎ切れなかったと思うので感謝です。
おかげで、亀にも2度遭遇して一緒に泳いだこと、とても記念になりました。
疲れたけど楽しかったです。

This was my third time at the Rock-a-Flash Show. Each time I go, the audience gets bigger, and the content is more fulfilling and enjoyable. I definitely want to see it again when I go to Hawaii.

今回3度目のロック・ア・フラショーでした。
見る度にお客様も増えていて内容も充実し楽しめました。
またハワイに行った時には是非見たいと思います。

It was a cloudy and chilly day, and the guide recommended renting wetsuits to prevent injuries from the cold and coral. It was definitely the right decision to rent them since we passed very close to the coral.

I was truly thrilled to encounter sea turtles. The guide was bright and very kind, and I greatly appreciated their help. It was a memorable experience for the whole family.

If I have the opportunity to go again someday, I would love to join you.

曇り空で肌寒い日でガイドさんが寒さと珊瑚でケガをするのを予防する為、ウエットスーツのレンタルを勧めてくれました。
珊瑚の上ギリギリのところも通ったので貸りて大正解でした。

海亀と遭遇出来て本当に感激でした。
明るくとても親切でガイドさんには大変お世話になりました。
家族皆んなで参加出来、一生の思い出になりました。

またいつか行く機会があったら是非ご一緒させて頂きたいです。

During the rainy season, I encountered a downpour comparable to a typhoon while on a horse without a roof to shield me. Being by the sea, the wind and rain were so intense that I felt like I was in a survival situation. I was shivering from the cold, completely soaked, and worried about getting injured because the horses nearby were not compatible and were acting up. Looking back after returning home, it has become a funny story, but I really wanted to give up at one point. However, I believe this is just a matter of luck with the weather, so it can't be helped. I'm grateful to the staff who assisted us despite the delays caused by traffic. If I participate again, I will definitely choose a buggy.

雨季だったので、屋根もなく降りられもしない馬の上で台風並のスコールに遭いました。
海沿いなので、風と雨量が凄まじすぎて遭難した気分でした。
全身びしょ濡れの寒さと、たまたま相性の悪い馬同士が近くに居たので暴れて本当に怪我も免れないんじゃないかという思いから震えも止まらなかったです。帰国してからは笑い話でしたが、本当に途中でギブアップしたかったです。。
ただこれは天候という運だと思うので、仕方ないことですし、交通渋滞で遅れてしまったにも関わらず対応下さった施設の方々には感謝です。
もし次回参加するとしたら間違いなくバギーにします。。

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy, but I still had a great time! I think even those with a fear of heights won't find it too scary since it's over the sea! The sea breeze feels nice, and the driver, who was quite energetic, made it even better!

あいにく天気は曇りでしたがそれでもとても楽しかったです！
高所恐怖症の方でも下は海なのでそんなに怖くないとおもいます！
海風も気持ちよいし、運転手も飛ばしてくれる方(?)もテンション高めで最高です！

I visited Hawaii for the first time in 40 years. I had also been to the Polynesian Cultural Center back then, so I signed up for the dinner and theater option tour, but it was only a drop-off service at the same price.

　40年振りにハワイ観光をしました。その時もポリネシアカルチャーセンターには、行きましたので、ディナーとシアターのみのオプションツアーを申し込みましたが、同一価格で送りのみでした。

After finishing an early dinner, we headed to the 4th-floor venue of the Royal Hawaiian Center. With excitement building, the show began. The rock and hula show started off vibrantly and energetically. The singing and hula were wonderful, instantly immersing us in the Hawaiian spirit.

About ten hula dancers performed on stage with instruments like the uli uli and puili, and their acrobatic performances were impressive. After a while, an Elvis Presley impersonator took the stage, and he was amazing—not just in appearance but also in costume and voice! The video of the real Elvis Presley projected beside him was equally captivating.

Next up was a Michael Jackson impersonator. I was truly impressed by the professionalism of both performers! The finale featured a fire dance that was powerful, with the intensity and heat of the dancers' sweat adding to the spectacle. It was incredible!

An hour and a half flew by, and I couldn't take my eyes off the performance for a moment. With excitement still buzzing, we headed back to the hotel, having truly enjoyed a wonderful evening.

早めの夕食を済ませて、ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4階会場へ。
ワクワクしながら、、さあ始まりました。
ロックフラショーが華やかに賑やかにスタートです。
歌もフラも素敵で一気にハワイアンの気分で盛り上がりました。
10人位のフラダンサーがウリウリやプイリの楽器を持って舞台狭しとダンスされたり、アクロバットを取り入れたパフォーマンスも見ごたえありました。
しばらくすると、エルビスプレスリーのそっくりさん、容姿だけでなく衣装も歌声も素晴らしい！舞台横に映し出されたエルビスプレスリーご本人の映像と何ら引けなく、釘付けです。
なんと次はマイケルジャクソンのそっくりさんです。
おふたりのプロ意識には感服しました！
最後はファイアーダンスです。迫力があり、熱さもダンサーの汗も飛び散ってくる迫力でした。凄い！ていう言葉しかありません。
あっという間の一時間半、片時も目を離さずにはいられません。
興奮冷めやらぬ気持ちでホテルに向かいましたが、本当に楽しい夜を過ごせました。

5:55 meeting time
After about an hour's drive by microbus, we headed to the West Coast.
The temperature was a bit low and there was some wind, so it's advisable to bring something to wear.
The boat also swayed, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are prone to motion sickness.
Although we didn't end up seeing dolphins, we did see whales and sea turtles while snorkeling along the way.
The sea was a bit cold, so we couldn't stay in for too long.
I heard that there’s a plan from Honolulu where you can see dolphins while going to see sea turtles, so I think I'll choose that next time.
The staff, including the Japanese staff, were all very nice, and I had a great time using the service.

5：55集合
1時間ほどマイクロバスで移動し、西海岸へ
やや気温は低めで風もあったため、羽織れるものは持っておいた方が無難。
船も揺れるため、乗り物酔いしやすい人にはおすすめできない。
イルカは結局見ることはできなかったが、途中クジラとシュノーケリングでウミガメは見ることができた。
海が少し寒くあまり長時間は入れなかった。
ホノルル発のウミガメを見に行くプランでもイルカが見れるとのことで、次はそちらにしようと思う。
日本人スタッフはじめ、スタッフがいい人ばかりで楽しく利用できた。

Fantastic day, long but we’ll organized and there is so much to see and learn. Our guide Kimoke’o was knowledgeable and gracious! Great stories, kept us all laughing too. Thank you so much for a wonderful day and for sharing the day with us!

We rented a private speedboat. First, my apologies for most likely misspelling your name, Kaikoa or Keoke? Again, my apologies but me, my hubby and his mom had the best experience and truly enjoyed the day just talking with you about Hawaii and seeing all the wonderful wildlife when snorkeling. We also wanted to say thank you for being so kind and hospitable and putting up with our 20 questions about Hawaii life and thank you so much for sharing! Sending good vibes and hope you and your family are prosperous and happy. A thousand times Mahalo!

Great time parasailing. The boat crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience! The check in process was very smooth, and they even offer photo services which is a great idea

We experienced a 2-hour horseback riding course with four people. The person who rode at the front wasn't very skilled at handling the horse, so after an hour, one person was taken off the horse and made to wait at the meeting point. I think the criteria for judgment were too strict. I believe that beginners should decline to ride at the front. While I understand it was for safety reasons, as a tourist participating, it left a bad aftertaste. Beginners might want to avoid this course.

乗馬2時間コースを４人で体験しました。
先頭で乗馬した人間が、あまり上手く馬を取り扱えなかった為、１時間を過ぎた所で、１人馬から降ろされ、集合場所で待たされました。
判断基準が厳しすぎると思います。
経験が浅い方は、先頭は断った方が良いと思います。
安全の為、仕方ないとは思いましたが、
観光客として参加した為、後味は悪くなりました。
初心者は、このコースは、控えたほうが良いのかもしれません。

It was our last day on the island and this turned out to be what we needed! Next time we visit we will have to make this a daily thing to start our day, drinks, boat rides, good people and whale sight seeing was a bonus! Thanks for the good times guys!

Many moons ago I visited the sandbar and knew I needed to come back again. It took me 10 years but finally made it!!

I ponied up the cheddar for the private speed boat and for me it was perfect. Captain K was so attentive to my family. (My daughter tripped in the parking lot within 20 seconds of meeting him). He bandaged her up. Taught us about the geography of the bay. Went out of his way to find us some turtles at the end.

My 5 year old had the time of her life with all the fish! Snorkeling was amazing. All the toys already out on the sandbar were amazing.

10 out of 10. Will do again next time in Oahu.