All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Skydiving was my first experience. It's something I want to try at least once in my life. I thought I would feel great flying like a bird, but the pressure on my ears was intense, and it felt like my eardrums were about to burst, haha. Even after landing, I felt nauseous, and the ride back to the hotel was hell. It's best to go when you're in perfect health.

I signed up on the same day I arrived in Hawaii, and I couldn't make it in time, so I took a taxi from the airport, which cost just over $100. While not everyone may do the same, it's something to keep in mind. In addition to the tour fee, you'll need to tip the instructor and pay for videos and photos. We ended up spending about 25,000 yen extra for two people.

The skydiving instructor was really cheerful, and we had a great time! Thank you for the valuable experience!!

スカイダイビングは初めての経験でした。
人生で一度は経験したいもの。
鳥のように気持ちよく飛べるのかなと思いきやすごい勢いで耳にものすごい圧がかかって鼓膜が破れそうに笑
降りてからも気持ち悪くて帰りのホテルまでの送迎は地獄でした。
体調は万全に整えて行ったほうがいいです。
ハワイに着いた当日に申し込んでおり、間に合わずタクシーで向かって空港からは100ドルちょっとかかりました。同じようなことするひとはいないかもしれませんが一応注意を。
ツアー代の他にインストラクターへのチップ、動画や写真代がかかります。
自分たちは二人で2万5千円ほど追加でかかりました。
スカイダイビングのインストラクターはすごく明るくて楽しい時間でした！
貴重な経験をありがとうございました！！

The first time I learned to surf was at Ala Moana, the second time in Lahaina on Maui, and this time I took lessons in Waikiki. There were so many people that I almost collided with others, and since I couldn't avoid them, I had no choice but to jump off my board, which was a bit scary. Well, since this is the birthplace of surfing, I guess it's to be expected. The waves were also higher this time, making it tough for the students. I definitely want to try again.

1回目はアラモアナで、2回目はマウイ島のラハイナ、そして今回はワイキキでサーフィンを習いました。人が多くてぶつかりそうになったり、よけられないからボードから飛び降りるしかないので少し怖かったです。まぁサーフィン発祥の地なので仕方ないかな、波も今回は高めなので、レッスン生にはきつかったです。またリベンジしたいと思います。

The movie location tour was particularly great. Jeff, our guide and driver, was fluent in Japanese, handsome, and his guiding was entertaining, making the tour even more captivating. The jungle experience was quite thrilling and fast-paced.

映画ロケ地めぐりが特に良かったです。ガイド兼ドライバーのジェフは、日本語が上手で、顔はイケメン、ガイドも面白く、ロケではめぐりをさらに魅了する内容でした。ジャングル体験は、かなりスピード感とスリルがありました。

The guide, who was fluent in Japanese, taught us various things and made everything easy to understand! That guide was also fluent in English and Chinese. It was my first time on a submarine, so I was excited the whole time. However, I felt there were a bit fewer fish than expected, but I was very satisfied because I got to see a sea turtle! Being able to see the depths of the ocean at 30 meters was truly mystical! I highly recommend this tour!

日本語がペラペラなガイドさんがいろいろ教えてくださり、分かりやすかったです！そのガイドさんは英語、中国語もペラペラでした。
潜水艦は初めてだったので終始興奮でした
ただ、お魚がちょっと少なかったかなという印象でしたが海ガメにも出会えたのでとっても満足です‼️３０メートルも深い海の中を見ることができてとても神秘的です！おすすめツアーです！

I was looking forward to visiting Manoa Falls, but I couldn't go due to road closures. Instead, I went to the Lion Arboretum, which was a worthwhile place to visit. It was full of negative ions, and the occasional passing rain shower felt refreshing. Hawaii has great beaches, but hiking in the mountains is also wonderful!

Thank you, Toshi, Yuji, and John, for your help!!

楽しみにしていたマノア滝は道路封鎖のため行けなかったのですが、代替で行くことになったライオン植物園は見応えのある場所でした。
マイナスイオンたっぷりなのはもちろん、時々通り過ぎるスコールもむしろ気持ちいい。
ハワイは海もいいけど山歩きもいい！

お世話になったトシさんユウジさんジョンさんありがとう！！

The guide talked a lot about Hawaii while we were in the car! The horseback riding was wonderful; I was a bit scared at first, but my horse was very gentle and walked slowly ahead. The staff chooses each horse based on compatibility with the rider. Some horses seemed to be struggling because they just wanted to eat grass! Riding while looking at the ocean is something you can't experience in Japan, so I definitely recommend trying it!

車の中でガイドさんがハワイのこと色々と話してくれました！
乗馬もすばらしく、最初は怖かったですがとてもいい子でゆっくり前に続き歩いてくれました！担当のかたが馬との相性を見ながらそれぞれの馬を決めてくれます。中には草ばかり食べてしまい、大変そうな馬もいました！
海を見ながらの乗馬は日本では体験できないのでぜひ経験してもらいたいです！

The tour was conducted with two boats, one of which gathered Japanese participants and provided guidance in Japanese. The guide was a Japanese person who was always smiling and very attentive.

When we arrived at the sandbar, we spotted two sea turtles, and several more came by afterward.

Next, we moved to the snorkeling point, where we were able to see about five sea turtles from the boat.

The snorkeling point didn't have strong waves, so if you can swim reasonably well, I recommend trying it without a life jacket!

The deeper areas had more fish and were beautiful! Additionally, I was able to find a sea turtle resting in the coral, and I managed to take an amazing photo! I had to dive about 4 meters, which was quite challenging, but it became my best memory in Hawaii.

I want to go again!

2隻の船でツアーを行い、1隻に日本人を集めて日本語でガイドを行ってくれました。
ガイドをしてくれたのは日本人の方で終始笑顔で丁寧な対応をしてくれました。

サンドバーに着いた時にもウミガメが目視で2匹確認できて、その後もサンドバーに何匹か来ていました。

その後はシュノーケリングポイントに移動するのですが、船から5匹くらいのウミガメを見つけられました。

シュノーケリングポイントは波もそこまで強くないので、泳ぎがある程度できる人はライフジャケット無しでチャレンジしてみてください！

深いところの方が魚も多くて綺麗でした！
また、サンゴの隙間で休んでいるウミガメを見つけられて最高の一枚を撮ることができました！
4mくらい潜らなければならなかったので、結構大変でしたがハワイで1番の思い出になりました。

また行きたいです！

After turning 50, I chose this project as my first experience to challenge myself with something new. By selecting and executing stimulating experiences in my life, I felt that I gained the strength to overcome the many hardships that lie ahead. It was a great experience. If I have the opportunity, I would like to challenge myself again.

50歳を過ぎてこれから、新しいことにチャレンジする1番目の
体験として、この企画を選びました。
生活の中で刺激的な体験を選び実行してみて、これからの
幾度となくくる苦悩を乗り越えられる力を得た様な気がしました。
いい経験ができました。
機会があれば、また挑戦したいと思います。

I participated with my partner. We traveled out to sea by boat, and the outstanding location for parasailing from there made for a precious moment. I highly recommend it, so definitely give it a try!

彼女と2人で参加しました。
船で沖まで移動して沖からの抜群のロケーションでパラセイリング貴重なひと時になりました。おすすめなので是非参加してみてください。

We had a fabulous day on this tour. You do need staying power as it starts early and ends late but it is worth it. The bus tour of the Volcano Park was interesting but it was the helicopter ride that made the day. The professionalism of the company chartered for our ride was outstanding and our pilot had everyone feeling safe, secure and excited for the whole flight. Flying over the volcanos was amazing, even without any red lava on our day.
The one thing that was missing from the day was a little bit of time to explore Hilo itself - it looked so interesting and non touristy that we would have loved half an hour there.
This is not a cheap day, but certainly a once in a
lifetime experience we won’t ever forget and worth every cent.

Entertaining evening enjoyed by whole family. Plus bonus swim in waterfall during the day. Hard to beat.

I have been to Hawaii many times, but the Atlantis Submarine was a first-time experience for me. There was Japanese audio available, but I didn't feel the need for it because the Japanese spoken by the guide was very interesting. I was very lucky to see both a sea turtle sleeping and swimming at the same time. The windows were smaller than I imagined, so it was definitely the right choice to book the "Premium Plan with Larger Windows."

何回もハワイへ行っていますが、アトランティス潜水艦は初めての体験でした。日本語のオーディオが用意されていましたが、実際にお話する方の日本語が非常に面白かったため、必要性を感じませんでした。
海ガメが寝ているところと実際に泳いでいるところをダブルで見られ、とてもラッキーでした。
窓は想像よりも小さかったため、『窓が大きいプレミアムプラン』を予約していて大正解です。

Mai Tai Katamaran is fully booked for reservations, so it's hard to get a spot once you're there. Moreover, I think this tour is very special because you can enjoy the fireworks. The departure time is after dinner, which gives you some leeway. First, we boarded the boat and toasted with Mai Tai. After that, we cruised and docked on the Hilton side. The boat stays in a position where you can see the fireworks from either side. If I had to say, the best position is the front right from the beach. At 8:00 PM, the fireworks started. For almost five minutes, you can enjoy the fireworks without anything obstructing your view. After the fireworks, we continued cruising along Waikiki Beach up to the Diamond Head area. It was a wonderful time. However, I noticed that other boats departing from Waikiki Beach had a higher ratio of foreigners, which created a more lively atmosphere, and I really liked that feeling of being abroad!

マイタイカタマランは、現地に行ってからではまず予約できません。予約でいっぱいなので。
しかも、今回は花火鑑賞ができるということで、とても貴重なツアーだと思います。出発時間も夕飯を食べてからの出発なので余裕もありました。まずは、船内に乗り込みマイタイで乾杯。その後クルーズを経てヒルトン側に停泊。船の左右からどちからでも見えるように、泊まってくれます。強いて言うなら浜から見て右手手前がベストポジション。20:00になり花火開始。5分弱の時間、遮るものもなく花火を満喫できます。花火鑑賞後はクルージング。ワイキキビーチに沿ってダイアモンドヘッド付近までいきます。素敵な時間でした。ただ、ワイキキビーチから出ているほかの船の方が外国人比率が高いので、さらに盛り上がり、海外に来ている！という雰囲気は好きかな〜

The turtles came to visit, and I was able to see so many of them! The guides were very kind, and the lunch was delicious too(^^) I want to participate again!!

カメさんが会いに来てくれて、たくさん見ることができました！
ガイドの方々もとても親切でしたし、ランチも美味しかったです(^^)
また参加したいです！！

I'm glad I was able to get various local information. Thank you very much. I went to Giovanni for the garlic shrimp, and it was delicious.

いろんな現地情報も含めておしえてもらって良かったです。
ありがとうございました。
ガーリックシュリンプはジョバンニにいきましたがおいしかったです。

I tried parasailing for the first time, and the view of the ocean and Oahu was amazing. There isn't much thrill, so I think anyone who isn't afraid of heights can enjoy it. You can leave anything that might get wet on the boat before the flight, which is reassuring. You can buy an SD card with photos for $30. The quality is good, so I recommend it.

パラセールは初めてしたのですが、海とオアフ島が一望できて最高でした。スリルはそれほどないので高所恐怖症でなければ楽しめると思います。
濡れて困るものは船に置いてからフライト出来るので安心です。
30ドルで写真入りのSDカードを買うことができます。画質もよいのでおすすめです。

I experienced a group lesson with 6 people and 2 instructors. The instructors didn't speak Japanese, so the explanations were in English, which some people found a bit difficult to understand. However, they spoke in simple English, so I think it will be fine! It was fun!

グループレッスンで体験しましたが、6名で2人のインストラクターさんでした。
インストラクターさんは、日本語ができない？方だったので、英語での説明だったので、なかなか分からない方もいらしたよです。
簡単な英語で話してくださるので、大丈夫だと思いますよ！楽しかったです！

The weather was great, and the strong wind created the perfect conditions. However, the meeting point was very hard to find, and we wandered around the Sheraton multiple times. Among the participants, we were the only Japanese. The waves were high, and the strong wind splashed water on us, which felt refreshing. It was nice to see the backside of Diamond Head and to spot sea turtles.

天気も良く、風も強く最高のコンディションでした。ただ、集合場所が非常に分かりにくく、何回もシェラトンの周りをウロウロ。参加した人の中に日本人は私たちだけでした。波も高く、風も強く水しぶきがかかり、気持ち良かったです。ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側が見られ、ウミガメも見られて、良かったです。

The person who picked us up spoke a little Japanese and was polite, which made me feel at ease. When we actually went parasailing, the staff were all locals, but they were very accustomed to Japanese tourists. There were five groups on the boat, including us, so we spent quite a bit of time rocking on the boat, which made me feel quite seasick. My friend was on the verge of throwing up. If you take motion sickness medication properly, it's the best tour where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Waikiki!

送迎の方はやや日本語を話せる方でしたし、丁寧だったので、安心でした。
実際にパラセーリングをする際は完全に現地の方でしたが、みなさん日本人慣れしていました。
私が乗った船には私たち含め、5組がおり、その分船に揺られる時間も多かったので、船酔いは結構きつかったです。友人は吐く寸前でした。
酔い止めをしっかり飲めば、ワイキキを一望できる最高のツアーです！

I boarded the Mai Tai Catamaran with my wife, eldest daughter, and grandchild (2.5 years old). During the approximately one and a half hour cruise, everyone was thrilled with the wonderful scenery, the crew's entertaining talks, and the many splashes of waves. Next time, I hope to enjoy it with the whole family.

Also, the meeting point (registration) can be hard to find, so I recommend checking it in advance.

私、妻、長女、孫（2.5才）を連れてマイタイ・カタマラン号に搭乗しました。
およそ1時間半のクルージングの間、素晴らしい景色とクルーの楽しいトーク、そして多くの波しぶきにみんな大喜びでした。
次回は、家族全員で楽しみたいと思います。

なお、集合場所（受付）が分かりにくいので、事前に確認することをお勧め致します。

We couldn't ask for a better way to spend our last day in Oahu.
This tour was so relaxing and fun. Everyone was so friendly including staff and other participants.
The Sand bar was so exciting, and the turtles were cute. and snorkelling amazing.
Everything is well organised.


One advice to people who go on this tour -
Go to the bathroom before boarding the ship,
since the bathrooms are not that convenient.
but they are there if you need them :-)

The sandbar was disappointing because the water level was high, but snorkeling was great as I got to see sea turtles and schools of fish. Additionally, I had the opportunity to try stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, which made for a very fulfilling experience. The staff were all kind and entertaining, which was wonderful. Thank you very much.

サンドバーは水位が高くて残念だったけど
シュノーケルは海ガメにあえたり、魚の群れに
出会えたりしてとっても良かったです。
その他にSUPを体験させてもらえたり
カヤックを体験させてもらえて、とっても
充実した時間がすごせました。
スタッフも優しくおもしろい人ばかりで
よかったです。ありがとうございました。

It was a shame that the weather wasn't clear on the day, but I had a wonderful time with a cheerful guide! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate when the weather is clear and the tide is low. Thank you!☆

当日は快晴でなかったのが残念でしたが、愉快なガイドさんとともに楽しいひとときを過ごさせてもらいました！
またハワイに行く機会があったときは、快晴＆潮が引いてるときを狙って参加したいです。
ありがとうございました☆

I encountered sea turtles, had a great time snorkeling, and was entertained throughout the journey. I think it was a very well-organized tour. Thank you very much.

海ガメにも遇えたし、楽しくシュノーケリングが出来たし、道中ずっと楽しませてくれたし、とても完成度の高いツアーだと思いました。
ありがとうございました。

- I waited a little before the pickup time, but when the time came, no one showed up. I became worried and called the contact number, but I couldn't get through, so I was left feeling anxious for 30 minutes. They mentioned it was due to traffic, but not being able to reach the contact number is a separate issue.
- I was told, "Since the start was delayed by 30 minutes, the end will also be pushed back by 30 minutes," but in the end, it finished at the original time.
- They have rash guards available for rent, but there are no bottoms, so women who are concerned about that need to prepare their own.

・ピックアップ時間の少し前から待っていたが時間になっても来なかったため、心配になり問い合わせ先へ電話したが繋がらず、ただただ不安なまま30分待たされた。交通事情とのことだったが問い合わせ先と連絡が取れないのは別の問題。
・「開始が30分遅れたから終了も30分ずらす」と言われたが、結果的に終了は元の時間どおりだった。
・ラッシュガード貸出があるが、下は無いため女性で気になる方は自身で準備が必要。

It was amazing.
It was my first experience, and I was continuously moved.
The beautiful sea, the cute sea turtles, and the fun staff.
The snorkeling had clear explanations and safety considerations, which made me feel very secure.
I don't get to go to Hawaii often, but this is one activity I want to experience again next time.
Thank you very much.

最高でした。
初めての体験でしたが、感動の連続でした。
綺麗な海、可愛いウミガメ、楽しいスタッフ
シュノーケルも分かりやすい説明と安全面の配慮がとても安心でした。
なかなかハワイ行けないけど、次回も体験したいアクティビティのひとつです。
ありがとうございました。

We rode in a 5-seater with two people! It was a valuable experience! The magnificent scenery was breathtaking! The guide was also entertaining, and they stopped along the way for us to take photos! I was actually looking for a single-seater, but I'm glad we went with the 5-seater!

5にんのりに２人で乗りました！貴重な体験！そして壮大な景色！引率してくれたガイドさんも面白いし、途中で降りて写真撮影もしてくれました！本当は１人乗りに乗りたくて探していたのですが、５人乗りでよかったと思っています！

This was my second time in Hawaii, and I rode a submarine for the first time. Since I don't usually get to do this, I was really looking forward to it. We saw many creatures like sea turtles and sharks, and the kids were very happy. The cheerful captain spoke in a fun way and provided interesting explanations, making it a very meaningful experience. I would love to do it again if I have the chance.

2回目のハワイで初めて潜水艦に乗りました。
日常では乗ることはないので楽しみにしていましたが、
海がめやサメなど多くの生き物が沢山集まっていて子供たちも
大変喜んでいました。また陽気な見本語をしゃべる船長が
面白おかしく説明してくれてとても有意義な時間を過ごすことが
できました。また機会があれば利用したいです。

I was a bit confused trying to find the meeting place, but once I got on the boat, the staff were very kind, and I was able to enjoy my time with the international guests on board! The cocktail called Mai Tai was delicious, and the scenery was beautiful, making for a wonderful time!

集合場所を探すのに少し戸惑いましたが、船に乗ってからはスタッフの方々もとても親切で一緒の船に乗船したいた海外の方々とも楽しく過ごすことができました！マイタイと呼ばれるカクテルも美味しく、景色も綺麗で楽しいひと時でした！

Instead of diving, I participated in this submarine tour as a way to explore the ocean. I was able to see sea turtles both on the shuttle to the submarine and inside the submarine! There was also an audio guide in Japanese, and the crew members were very friendly, so I had a great time!

ダイビングができない代わりに海に潜る方法として、この潜水艦ツアーに参加しました。潜水艦までの連絡船、潜水艦の中両方でウミガメを見ることができました！日本語での音声ガイドもあり、クルーの方々も親切だったのでとても楽しめました！