All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Kualoa Ranch was a great experience and I had a lot of fun! However, on the day of my visit, I was supposed to choose two activities, including horseback riding, but I wasn't able to select anything, and I couldn't go horseback riding. It seemed that the local staff had mentioned this a few times, and they said that the agent might have misunderstood. I think it would be good if the course descriptions could be updated.

クアロア牧場は満喫でき、とても楽しかったです！
ただ、当日2つは選べるコースで行き、乗馬をする予定だったのですが、何も選べずに決まっており、乗馬はできませんでした。
現地の方は何度か言われているようで、エージェントさんが勘違いしているようと言っていました。
コースの説明内容を変更していただけるとよいかと思いました。

I've always wanted to try skydiving. I decided to take the plunge for the memories of Hawaii!

There is an indescribable thrill that only those who have experienced it can understand. Jumping out of the Cessna felt like becoming a bird for a moment, and the sensation of swaying as the parachute opened, guided by the instructor, was incredible! The instructors were all fun and made it easy to relax and soar.

As you descend, you get to enjoy the stunning scenery. The emotions are unique to Hawaii. I'm so glad I took on this challenge! I want to jump again!

ずっとやってみたかったスカイダイビング。ハワイの思い出に…と思い切って挑戦しました！

これは体験した人でないと味わえない、何とも言えない感動があります。セスナから飛び出し、一瞬鳥になったような気分と、パラシュートが開いてからのインストラクターの操縦でゆらゆら揺れる感覚がたまりません！インストラクターの方々も楽しい方たちばかりでリラックスして羽ばたけます。

素晴らしい景色を眺めながら落下します。ハワイだからこその感動があります。挑戦して良かった
です！また飛びたいなぁ〜

It may depend on the season, but on the day we participated, the water was very cold and there was a bit of wind, so we couldn't go snorkeling. Even while playing at the sandbar, it was just too cold (laughs), and we quickly got back on the boat. Still, the magnificent view of Hawaii from the sandbar was really wonderful. As for lunch, don't have too high expectations (laughs).

時期にもよるのでしょうが、私たちが参加した日は水がとても冷たく、風も少しあったためシュノーケルはできませんでした。
サンドバーで遊んでいてもとにかく寒くて(笑)すぐにボートにあがってきました。
それでもサンドバーから眺める壮大なハワイの景色はとても素敵でした。
ランチはあまりご期待なさらぬように。(笑)

I participated in the evening, and the weather was really nice, so it felt great! I enjoyed myself both on the boat and in the sky! This is definitely worth repeating! It was a shame that the meeting place was hard to find.

夕方に参加しましたが、とてもいい天気でとにかく気持ち良かったです！
船の上でも空の上でもとにかく楽しめました！
これは、リピート間違いなし！
集合場所が、わかりにくかったのが残念です。

Beautiful swimming with the turtles and fish. The staff was awesome. Funny and just wanting to help with any need we had. Beautiful view of the island and Waikiki. Thank for a Great Afternoon Guys. Aloha

I made a reservation through SUP and brought the voucher, but it seemed the staff wasn't very familiar with it, and initially, they mistook it for a rental. They also said that due to the waves that day, SUP would be dangerous, that there would be no refund for cancellations, and suggested switching to surfing. I thought it was a shame that I wouldn't get my money back if the weather prevented us from doing it.

The Japanese staff at the reception wasn't very friendly, which was a bit disappointing.

The instructor was kind and great. I was able to ride the waves. However, since there were many people around, it felt a bit dangerous as I was worried about colliding with someone. In a semi-private lesson, there are times when you end up alone, and you might be far from the instructor, so I think it's better for those who are anxious to opt for a one-on-one lesson.

I tried another surf school on a different day, and I found that one to be better, so I don't think I'll be returning here.

SUPで予約してバウチャーを持って行きましたが、受付があまり把握してない様子で、最初レンタルと勘違いされました。
また、その日の波だとSUPは危ない、キャンセル料はきかない、サーフィンに変えた方がいい、と言われ、サーフィンに。天候で出来ない場合にお金が戻らないのは勿体無いな、と思いました。
受付の日本人があまり愛想はなかったのが少し残念。

インストラクターは優しい良い方でした。波にも乗れました。ただ、場所的に人が多くいるので、ぶつかりそうで危なかったです。セミプライベートだと、どうしても1人になる時間があり、インストラクターと遠く離れるときがあるので、不安な方はマンツーマンにした方が良いかと思います。

別の日に他のサーフスクールでも体験し、そちらの方が良かったので、ここでのリピートはないかなと思います。

The staff were very kind, and it was so much fun. I was able to see turtles up close, and snorkeling allowed me to feel close to the fish. I would like to participate again. Thank you, staff!

スタッフさんたちがとても親切でとにかく楽しかったです。
亀も間近で見ることができたしシュノーケリングも魚を身近に感じられたし、また参加してみたいと思います。
スタッフさん！ありがとうございました。

I made a reservation because I wanted to try it after seeing it on a Japanese TV show. The music was playing, and the staff were very energetic, which made it a lot of fun. I thought I would like to do it again the next time I go to Hawaii.

日本のテレビ番組でみたときにやってみたいと思い予約しました。
音楽も流れていて、スタッフさんたちもテンション高くてとても楽しかったです。
また次回ハワイに行ったときもやりたいなと思いました。

We participated as a family. The instructor was friendly and had a great personality. We have done several horseback riding experiences in Hawaii, but the trail along the shoreline was our first time, and it was truly moving.

家族で参加しました。インストラクターの先生が気さくな感じの良い先生でした。ハワイでいくつか乗馬体験をやりましたが、波打ち際のトレイルは初めで、感動しました。

I was nervous about parasailing for the first time, but the view from above was amazing! The driver and the staff were friendly and it was a lot of fun. Just to be safe, I took some motion sickness medication. At first, it was calm, but then it got bumpy!

初めてのパラセイリングでドキドキでしたが、上からの景色が最高でした！ドライバーさんもスタッフの方もフレンドリーで楽しかったです。念のため、酔い止め飲んでおきました。初めは穏やかでしたが、揺れました！

There is no better way to experience Hawaii, than out on its beautiful, indescribable blue waters. After doing a bit of research, I knew I wanted to go snorkeling on the west side of the island. I also snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, but there is zero comparison. Two completely different experiences. Sailing out of the harbor, on the beautiful catamaran, with the wind in your hair, onto the sparkling water, a stunning, panoramic view of the majestic mountains behind you, with three fabulous hours of yet unknown adventures ahead of you---well, what more can you ask for? Our time on this tour was great. It went by entirely too fast. But every minute was wonderful. We saw more dolphins than we could count. Had great visibility while snorkeling. Saw many different types of fish and marine life. All under the skillful supervision of the awesome crew. Also, the boat was not overly crowded, which was terrific. Plenty of room to move about and to have a good seat. The food and drinks were perfect. I just wish it was twice as long. And honestly, next time we go back, I will probably go more than once. It's simply the best way to experience the magic of Hawaii. PS. I booked through Hawaii Activities.com and I believe the company name is also Hawaii Nautical. No matter which you book it, it's completely worth it!

Every time I visit Hawaii, I always love to go Snorkeling and normally go to Hanauma Bay. This time we decided to try something different and was so glad we all went on Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel Adventure & BBQ Lunch Boat Tour. I enjoyed it so much that I will schedule it again next year. "Great job!" Captain Bob and crew, see you next year.

I booked this snorkeling activity for a short duration since a full-day activity seemed tiring. We checked in at Outrigger Beach and set sail! There was only one other Japanese couple with us; the rest were from overseas. The captain gave explanations in English, so I didn't understand much (laughs), but I could get the gist through gestures, so it was okay.

We received a full set of gear, including goggles, and headed into the sea! It seems wearing a life jacket is mandatory, but those who were experienced took them off. I was able to let some air out and dive a bit, so I thoroughly enjoyed the ocean.

Along the way, a sea turtle appeared, and I was able to see it up close! It was exciting to watch it come up for air and be so close. After swimming to my heart's content, we went sailing. Some people were drinking, and it turned into a bit of a party. They even took pictures for us, and we had a great time☆

I recommend this for anyone looking to do an activity without spending too much time!

1日がかりのアクティビティは疲れてしまいそうなので、短時間でシュノーケリングができるこちらを予約しました。
アウトリガーのビーチで受付して出航です！日本人は私達と1組の夫婦のみで、あとは海外の方ばかりでした。船長が説明をしてくれますが、英語なのでほぼ分かりませんでした(笑)ジャスチャーでなんとなく分かるのでオッケーです。
ゴーグル等セットを一式もらって海へ！救命胴衣は必須のようですが、慣れている方は外していました。少し空気を抜いて潜ったりできたので、思いっきり海を満喫しました。
途中、ウミガメが現れてしっかり見ることができました！空気を吸いに上がってきたり、かなり近くで見れたのは嬉しかったです。思う存分泳いで、その後はセーリング。お酒を飲んでる方もいて、ちょっとしたパーティーになってました。写真を撮ってくれたり、楽しく過ごせました☆
時間をかけずアクティビティをしたい方はオススメです！

The sea in heaven, I had only seen it on TV, but when I went there, it was amazing!

The staff actively offered to take photos for us.

Thank you very much!

天国の海、テレビとかで見ているだけでしたが
行ってみたら最高でした！

写真も「撮りますよ」と積極的にスタッフさんが声がけしてくれました。

ありがとうございました！

First encounter with wild dolphins with my 5-year-old son.
I was worried since it was also his first experience with snorkeling, but he quickly got used to it and had a lot of fun.
The staff were very friendly and enjoyable, and by the end, he was completely a fan of the staff member (laughs).
Even after returning to Japan, he was super excited while sharing his impressions with his grandmother.

5歳の息子と野生のイルカとの初対面
シュノーケルも初体験だったので心配しましたが、すぐに慣れてとても楽しめました。
スタッフの方もとても気さくで楽しい方達で、終盤にはすっかりスタッフのお姉さんのファンに(笑)
日本に帰ってからも祖母へ感想を話しながら大興奮でした。

The weather was perfect.

My companion initially got seasick, but recovered in the second half.

The changing colors of the sky, the different angle of Diamond Head viewed from the ocean side, the cheerful and considerate staff, and the convenient access at an affordable price make this tour highly recommended.

最高の天気でした

連れは最初船酔いしてしまってましたが、後半復活

刻々と変わる空の色、沖側より眺めるいつもと違う角度のダイヤモンドヘッド、陽気で気遣いのあるスタッフ、手頃なお値段でアクセスも便利なこのツアー、おススメです

Nice staff, beautiful way to see the shoreline of Waikiki. Loved the music.

I participated in a company trip. People in their 20s to 50s all enjoyed it. The staff entertained us while we were waiting, and it was truly a great memory!

会社の旅行で参加しました
20代〜50代どの年代も楽しめましたよ
待っている間もスタッフが楽しませてくれてましたし
本当いい思い出です！！

Hmm... honestly, my feeling is that it's disappointing not to have good weather. I did see sea turtles, but I hardly saw any fish while snorkeling. Perhaps I had too high expectations of the beautiful sea and sandy beaches. The instructors were very nice, so that's also a memorable part of the trip.

うーーん、、天候に恵まれず残念というのが正直な感想。ウミガメたしかに見れたけど。シュノーケルしたけど、魚もほとんど見れず。あまりにも綺麗な海や砂浜を想像してしまっていたあたしにも問題があるのでしょうか。
インストラクターの方々はとても感じが良かったので、これも旅の思い出です。

It was my first time skydiving, and it was very thrilling and enjoyable. However, I felt some anxiety because the driver's explanations didn't come across clearly.

初めてのスカイダイビングでしたが、とてもスリリングで楽しめました。ドライバーさんの説明がうまくこちらに伝わってこなかったので、そこの部分は不安感を覚えました。

This was awesome! The entire crew was funny and helpful. There were plenty of turtles and fish for everyone to enjoy! The only downside was how many different groups of tourists were also at the same location at the same time. Still plenty of awesome pictures and fun!! Would do it again in a heart beat!

Our driver and tour guide, Lola, did a great job explaining both the history and local importance of the sites we visited. Her sense of humor made the tour all the more enjoyable.

My overall experience was honestly amazing I enjoyed myself very nice people on the boat and it was just friendly

On the day we participated, there were many Japanese people, and we split into two boats: one for Japanese only and one for a mix of Japanese and foreigners.

We were on the mixed boat, but it was reassuring to have Japanese staff members on board. The tide was a bit high that day, so we couldn't see the sandbar, and the water level was about waist-deep. If you want to see a sandbar like in the photos, I recommend researching in advance. Here, you can stand, so we practiced snorkeling, but you can also play volleyball.

After that, we enjoyed a juicy hamburger lunch! It was really delicious, and I was happy that soft drinks were unlimited. Next was turtle watching! We were able to see a few close up. Finally, we went snorkeling around the coral! There were many small fish swimming, and it was beautiful. By the way, the water is deep here, so you can't stand. You can rent snorkeling gear (fins, mask) and life jackets to swim. The weather can change quickly, so it's convenient to have a light jacket. A towel is essential.

The staff were friendly, and we had a great time enjoying the ocean!

参加した日は日本人が多く、日本人だけの船と日本人＋外国人混合の船に分かれて出発しました。

私達は日本人＋外国人混合の船でしたが、日本人のスタッフの方がいたので安心でした。
この日は潮が少し満ちていたのでサンドバーは見られず、腰より低い位置くらいの水位がありました。
写真の様なサンドバーを見たい方は事前に調べておく事をおススメします。
ここでは足がつくので私達はシュノーケルの練習を行いましたが、
バレーボールで遊ぶことも出来ます。

その後はジューシーなお肉のハンバーガーランチ！これはとっても美味しかったです。ソフトドリンクが飲み放題なのも嬉しかったです。
次はウミガメウォッチング！割と近くで数匹見ることができました＾＾
最後はサンゴの周りでシュノーケリングです！小さい魚が沢山泳いでいて綺麗でした。
ちなみにここは深いため足がつきません、シュノーケルセット(フィン、マスク)とライフジャケットなどを借りて泳ぐことができます。
天気が変わりやすいので、羽織りものがあると便利です。タオルは必須です。

スタッフの方も気さくで、海を満喫できて楽しかったです！！

I'm not a fan of roller coasters that make my heart race, but I'm glad I chose the 150-meter one. I really enjoyed it. It goes up and then comes down quickly, so it feels like no time at all. You won't have any trouble even if you don't understand English. They explain how to secure yourself and the precautions in simple Japanese.

A tip is necessary; I gave it when I got off the boat. It's also mentioned in the frequently asked questions.

心臓がうく系のジェットコースターは苦手ですが、
これは１５０ｍを選んで良かったです。
楽しめました。
上がったらすぐに下がるので、あっという間です。
英語がわからなくても、全く困りません。
片言の日本語で、装着方法も注意点も言われます。

チップは必要です、船を降りるときに渡しました。
よくある質問にも記載があります。

The number of Japanese participants was relatively small.
All explanations on the ship, including the types of drinks, were in English.
At the drink counter, they would speak slowly, asking, "Champagne? Beer? Mai Tai?" so you won't have any trouble even if you don't understand English.
There was also water and cola (or Pepsi).

My mother, in her 60s, didn't want to get seasick, so she stayed in the center of the ship and didn't drink alcohol. There were also Japanese people who were feeling seasick.

日本人の参加者は割合的に少なかったです。
船の中の説明は飲み物の種類等含め、すべて英語です。
飲み物のカウンターに行けば、「シャンパン？ビール？マイタイ？」など、
ゆっくり話してくれるので、英語がわからなくても困りません。
水とコーラ（かペプシ）もありました。

60代の母は船酔いしたくないので、船の中心部分でアルコール飲まずにしていました。船酔いしている日本人もいました。

I made a reservation at the request of my mother, who is hesitant about diving and snorkeling.

We had a great time on the boat ride to the submarine, and the submarine that emerged from the sea was really cool!! The flow was smooth, and I think the pilot made sure there was no unfairness in seating positions! We were able to see sea turtles swimming from inside the submarine, and on the way back, we also saw dolphins! I thought it was a really valuable experience since the fish didn't escape as they do with snorkeling or diving!!

ダイビングやシュノーケルにおっくうな母のリクエストで予約しました。

潜水艦までのボートもすごく楽しむことができ、海中から現れる潜水艦はほんとにかっこよかったです！！
動線もスムーズで、座る位置での不公平がないように潜水艦を操縦してくださっていたのだと思います！
潜水艦の中からウミガメが泳いで行くのも見れて、帰りのボートではイルカもみることができました！
シュノーケルやダイビングより魚たちが逃げないのですごく貴重な体験だと思いました！！

The pickup time was around 10:45 instead of 10:30. I was worried if they were coming or if my reservation was not confirmed! They did arrive, but it would have been more enjoyable if they had come on time.

10時半のピックアップ時間が10時45分くらいでした。来るのか来ないのか、もしくは予約されてない？と不安なりました！
ちゃんと来てくれましたが、時間通りに来てたら楽しかったのになー

There are various dolphin tours, but this tour where we encountered sea turtles was excellent.
Although Honolulu has high prices and relatively few good restaurants, the lunch we had here (hamburgers) was delicious, especially since we were hungry from exercising. My 9-year-old daughter also enjoyed it and gave it high praise! It became a wonderful memory of Hawaii.

イルカツアーはいろいろありますが、ウミガメに出会える本ツアーは大変良かったです。
ホノルルは物価も高いわりにおいしいお店が少ないですが、
こちらでいただきました昼食（ハンバーガー）、運動してお腹がすいていたこともあり、ウチの9歳の娘も美味かった、と好評でした！
ハワイの良き思い出となりました。

I wanted to go on a sunset cruise, but it was fully booked, so I gave up on that. However, choosing this option was definitely the right decision!

I've walked on Waikiki Beach before, but seeing the beach and Diamond Head from the ocean was spectacular.

It was faster than I expected and thrilling. The only downside was a group of students from Canada who were making a lot of noise, getting injured, and even throwing up. However, I think it was an experience that makes me want to participate again.

サンセットクルーズに乗りたかったのですが、予約がいっぱいで断念しましたが、こちらにして大正解でした！
ワイキキビーチで散歩したことはあっても、海から見るビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドは壮観でした。

思ったよりスピードがあって、スリリングでした。
カナダからの学生の団体がいて、大騒ぎして怪我をしていたり、吐いたりしてて騒がしかったのが唯一の難点でした。
しかし、また参加したいと思える内容だったと思います。