All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Once it started, the performances continued non-stop. There were parts that engaged the audience and created a lively atmosphere, making it a very enjoyable and quick experience!

始まったらノンストップで演目が続きます。観客を巻き込んで盛り上げる部分もあり、とても楽しいあっと言う間の時間でした！

I was nervous when boarding the bus, but the driver greeted me with a smile and "Aloha," which made me feel at ease. The wonderful captain and crew created a lively atmosphere, and I had a great time. We visited several spots to see dolphins and were able to learn about their behaviors as well. My husband, who is not a strong swimmer, tried snorkeling, and when we consulted with the Japanese staff, they were very attentive, allowing us to enjoy ourselves. It was great to see him relax and float naturally while having fun! We were able to swim over a sea turtle. Next time, I would like to participate through the scholarship program! Thank you very much.

バスの乗車時は、ドキドキしていましたが、運転手さんからアロハと笑顔でで迎えてもらえて、安心しました。
素敵なキャプテンさん、クルーさんが盛り上げてくださり、楽しい雰囲気の中で過ごせました。
ドルフィンもいくつかのスポットをまわって、いっぱい見ることができました。また、習性など含めて教えてくださりました。
泳ぐことが苦手な夫とシュノーケルに挑みましたが、日本語スタッフさんに相談したところ、気にかけてくださり、楽しく過ごせました。自然と全身の力が抜けて浮いて楽しむ姿があり、良かったです！
ウミガメの上を泳ぐことができました。
今度は奨学金制度で入りたいと思います！
ありがとうございました。

We participated as two adults and one child (10 years old). It was an extremely enjoyable tour with a high level of satisfaction! I felt it was an experience that you can't have at the beach.

As for the transportation to the sandbar, we used the hotel shuttle bus. Since we participated in the morning session, the bus meeting time was early at 7:50 AM. The bus had ample seat width, making it spacious and comfortable.

By the way, the bus information is sent via SMS the day before. The message reminds you of the driver, bus details (color and license plate), time, and meeting place. If there are similar tour buses nearby the hotel, you can easily identify yours by checking the license plate. Just let them know your name when boarding.

After arriving at the site, you check in at the front of the boat, but you need to submit a consent form. If you print and sign it in advance, you can just hand it over on-site. Otherwise, it seems you need to fill it out and submit it there.

Once on the boat, you can enjoy juice and donuts while waiting for everyone to board, along with explanations in Japanese. The explanations are in broken Japanese, but you can understand them well enough, so there's no need to worry. On the way to the sandbar, you can listen to a live performance by musicians, which is very exciting and raises the mood. However, children who can't keep up with the rhythm might be surprised. Our child was like that (laughs).

After arriving at the sandbar, everyone puts on life vests and heads out into the sea. You can choose from snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, or kayaking, doing what you want first. There are limited numbers of stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, but if you wait a while, those who get bored will return them to the staff, and they will let you know in Japanese, "You guys are next!" So just talk to the staff and enjoy floating around while you wait. There are also child-sized snorkeling gear available, so it's safe.

Our family doesn't usually swim at all, and before participating, there were concerns from family members about whether the tour would be okay. However, wearing life vests made us feel secure and those worries quickly disappeared. Our child, who can't swim and can't touch the bottom at all, was excited and having fun. At first, adults just need to support them when getting from the boat to the sea, and after that, they should be fine.

The day we participated was cloudy, so it was quite cold at first, and I was worried, "Can we really stay in the sea?" But after a while, it cleared up and got hot. It's best to apply enough sunscreen.

Once it’s sunny, you can play so much that you forget the time! It was the best tour, and I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance.

大人二人、子供一人(10)で参加しました。
非常～～～～に楽しく、満足度が高いツアーでした！
ビーチでは出来ない体験だと感じました。

サンドバーまでの移動手段ですが、私たちはホテル送迎バスを利用しました。私たちは午前のパートに参加したのでバスの集合時間は7時50分と早め。バスは座席幅に余裕があって、ゆったりとして快適でした。

ちなみに、バスの情報は前日にSMSメッセージが送られてきます。メッセージには、ドライバー、バスの情報（色やナンバープレート）、時間と集合場所がリマインドされます。ホテル近場で似たようなツアーバスが止まっていたら、ナンバープレートを見れば確実に判別できます。名前を伝えて乗り込みましょう。

現地到着後は、船の前で受付をしますが、同意書の提出が必要です。事前に印刷して署名していれば現地で渡すだけです。そうでない場合はその場で書いて提出が必要そうでした。

船内に入った後はジュースやドーナツを頂きながら、日本語での説明などを受けつつ全員の乗船を待ちます。説明は片言の日本語ですが十分意味は理解できますので心配はいりません。サンドバー到着まではミュージシャンのライブを聞けますが、とても迫力があってテンション上がります。もしかすると、ノリについていけない子供はびっくりしてしまうかもしれません。うちの子はそうでした（笑）

サンドバー到着後はライフベストを着用して、皆さんどんどん海に出ていきます。シュノーケルやサップやカヤック、やりたいものからやる感じです。サップやカヤックは数に限りがありますが、しばらく待っていれば飽きた方がスタッフに戻していくので、スタッフに話しかけておけば「あなたたち、次ね！」と日本語で教えてくれます。ぷかぷか浮きながら楽しく待ちましょう。シュノーケルは子供サイズもあるので安心です。

私たちは海水浴すら全くしない一家でして、参加するまでツアー自体について「本当に大丈夫かな？」という家族からの不安の声がでていました。ですが、ライフベストきて安心して浮いていられるのでその懸念はすぐになくなりました。全く足がつかない＆泳げないうちの子も意気揚々とはしゃいでました。最初、船から海に降りる所だけ大人がサポートすれば後は大丈夫でしょう。

私たちの参加した日は曇りだったので最初は結構冷たく、「これ、海につかり続けられるの？」と不安でしたがしばらくするとピカっと晴れて暑くなります。日焼け止めは十分にしておいたほうがいいです。

晴れてしまえば時間を忘れるくらい遊べます！ぜひまた、機会があれば参加したいと思う最高のツアーでした。

We experienced the bumper tube since our family loves thrilling attractions. It jumps intensely to the point where you might bite your tongue while talking. It swings side to side, and the three minutes feel quite long due to its intensity. Our family loved it.

After that, we had a fulfilling experience with stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, volleyball, and snorkeling. I was satisfied to have such experiences at this price.

As for snacks, donuts are distributed at the beginning. If you’re not a fan of donuts, I recommend bringing your own light snacks. Also, if you have kids, they might get hungry after the activities, so bringing some snacks or light meals is advisable. Additionally, it gets chilly on the way back, so please make sure to bring a pool towel and a change of clothes.

At the sandbar, during high tide, the water reached up to the chest of someone who is 161 cm tall, and there was no sandy beach, but we still had fun. I’m concerned about rising water levels due to global warming, and I wondered if it becomes a sandbar during low tide.

バンパーチューブは、激しいアトラクションが好きな家族なので、追加でこちらを体験しました。
喋ると舌を噛みそうになるぐらい。激しくジャンプします。左右にも振られ3分程度が長く感じられるぐらい激しいです。
家族には大好評でした。

その後、サップやカヤック、バレーボール、シュノーケルなどをやり充実した体験ができました。
このお値段で体験出来て満足でした。

軽食ですが、ドーナツがはじめに配られます。
ドーナツが苦手な方は軽食をお持ちになる事をお勧めします。
また、お子さんの場合は体験後にお腹がすくと思いますので、おやつや軽食をお持ちする事をオススメします。
あと、帰りは冷えるので、プールタオルや着替えは必ず持って行ってください。

サンドバーは、満潮？、161cm身長の胸まで海水があり、砂浜はなかったですが、楽しめました。
温暖化で水面上昇が心配ですが、干潮だどサンドバーになっているのか、気になりました。

Taxis are quite expensive, so having this pass is cheap and convenient. I received advice from Mr. Tamura at Bon Voyage Kobe and decided to purchase it. I see, it's highly recommended.

タクシーは結構割高なので　このパスがあれば安くて便利ですと　ボン・ヴォヤージュ神戸の田村さんにアドバイスをいただいて　購入を決定。なるほどお勧めです。

I participated in the banana boat plan at the beginning of August, and it was really great. We gathered at the nearby supermarket, Ross Dress for Less, but the only downside was that we arrived about five minutes late for the bus. However, there were about four or five other Japanese families and couples, so I didn't feel too anxious about it.

We then traveled by bus for about 40-50 minutes. Upon arrival, we checked in and boarded the boat under the guidance of a cheerful staff member who spoke a bit of Japanese. There were about 60-70 people from various countries on the boat, with around 30 from Japan. The announcements on board were a mix of English and Japanese, which made it comfortable for those who didn't understand English.

The location had shallow waters (not completely sandy), with a depth up to my stomach at 170 cm tall. They first guided four families who had signed up for the banana boat. We had four participants, but we boarded with two parents and a total of six people. It was a wonderful experience where we enjoyed about ten minutes of speed and stunning views of Hawaii.

After that, we had free time for snorkeling and canoeing, where they also provided instructions in Japanese. The snorkeling was amazing. There were various tropical fish nearby, and it was very beautiful.

As for the weather, it drizzled a bit while we were on the bus, but it stopped by the time we arrived, and it was almost clear skies.

バナナボート付きプランにして、8月初旬に参加しましたが、とっても良かったです。
ホテル近くのスーパー「ロスドレスフォーレス」に集合でしたが、5分ほど遅れてバスに来たことが唯一のマイナスでしょうか。ただ、他に4/5組の日本人の家族、カップルがいてお互い会話できていたので、そこまで不安はなかったです。
そのままバスで40-50分ほど移動。
現地で受付。陽気な片言の日本側話すスタッフの案内の元、船に乗り込みました。
船の中には他のいろんな国の人が合計60-70人ほどいたでしょうか。日本人グループが30名ほど。館内の挨拶は英語・日本語を混ぜて、英語がわからない人にも安心できる感じでした。
現地は浅瀬（完全に砂場に見えてる訳ではないです）、身長170でお腹くらいの水深。
最初にバナナボートに申し込んだファミリーを4組を案内してくれました（ここもしっかりしてます）。
うちは4人参加でしたが、親子2名と一緒に合計6名で搭乗。合計10分程度スピード感とハワイの絶景が見れる素敵な体験でした。
あとはフリーのシュノーケリングやカヌーを体験。そちらも日本語でつけ方など教えてくれました。
シュノーケリングは最高でした。
産後の近くにいろんな熱帯魚がいて、とっても綺麗でした。
最後に天気ですが、バスで移動中は小雨がぱらついてましたが、現地では雨も止みほぼ快晴になりました。

This was such a fun tour. My son had a fun time driving and I enjoyed riding along and taking pics of the breathtaking scenery. Nothing prepares you for the natural beauty of the Hawaiin mountains and land. Our guides were knowledgeable and made the tour fun. So glad we decided to do the tour.

We had a blast. The guides were very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely do this again on my next trip

This was so fun! The vibes were immaculate. Beautiful views, great music, open bar, and a fun a** crew. Definitely doing this again next visit.

Driving the buggy was of course fun, the scenery was breathtaking, and the instructor was very engaging, making it an amazing experience. My child also loved it the most out of our Hawaii trip. I highly recommend it!

バギーの運転はもちろん楽しいし、景色も絶景、インストラクターの方もとても盛り上げ上手で最高な体験でした。子供も今回のハワイ旅行の中で一番のお気に入りでした。強くお薦めします！

We went on a boat ride as a family. At first, I was worried about the kids getting seasick, but the fun outweighed that concern, and our excitement skyrocketed! The view of Waikiki from the sea was refreshing, and we could see Diamond Head beautifully! I want to experience it again!

家族で船に乗りました。
最初は子どもの船酔いも心配でしたが、楽しさが上回りテンション爆上がりでした！
景色は、海上からみるワイキキも新鮮でしたし、ダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗に見えました！
また体験したいです！

I participated in the Haleiwa walking tour.
The flow was from Dole Plantation to exploring Haleiwa. Due to multiple courses sharing the same shuttle, the stay at Dole Plantation was only 30 minutes. I hurried through shopping and had some soft serve ice cream, so it would have been nice to have about 15 more minutes there.
The time spent exploring Haleiwa was a generous 4 hours, which was just right for enjoying the ocean, visiting cafes, and having lunch.
Gem, who provided the shuttle service, was very knowledgeable and shared information about Hawaii's history, climate, and other interesting facts along the way, which was extremely educational!

ハレイワ散策コースに参加しました。
Dole プランテーション→ハレイワ散策という流れでした。同じ送迎車複数のコースの方がいらっしゃる関係でDole プランテーションの滞在時間が30分でした。駆け足でショッピングをしソフトクリームを食べたので、あと15分くらい滞在時間があったらよかったです。
ハレイワ散策はたっぷり4時間あり、海を見たりカフェに行ったり、ランチをしたりして過ごすとちょうど良かったです。
送迎をしてくださったGemさんはとでも知識豊富でハワイの歴史や気候、そのほか他人に教えてくなるようなハワイについての情報を道中で教えてくださり、非常に勉強になりました！

I went horseback riding. The horse was calm, and the instructor was very friendly. They primarily communicate in English, but for those who are not comfortable with English, they provide important instructions (like the horse's seating position) in Japanese. The scenery was also wonderful, and I felt it was worth participating.

If there are few activities, the waiting time for the return bus can be long, but if you inform the reception, you can take the city bus back to the Waikiki area. There is a bus stop about a 4-5 minute walk from Kualoa Ranch, and the travel time is about the same as the shuttle, around one hour. It costs $3 per person, but if horseback riding is the only activity and you have to wait nearly three hours for the shuttle, taking the city bus is a good way to make effective use of your time. For those who find the city bus a bit daunting, you can also call an Uber or a taxi, which might be another option.

乗馬をしました。馬は大人しく、インストラクターさんは非常に気さくで基本的には英語対応ですが、英語が苦手な方には、重要な点(馬の座り位置など)は日本語で指示を出してくれます。景色も素晴らしく参加して良かったと思いました。

アクティビティが少ないと帰りのバスまでの待ち時間が長いのですが、受付に申し出れば市バスでワイキキエリアへ帰ることが可能です。クアロア牧場から歩いて4-5分のところにバス停があり、移動時間は送迎と同じ1時間程度でした。3USD/人かかりますが、アクティビティが乗馬だけで送迎のバスまで3時間近く待つ日程だったので時間を有効活用したい方は市バスで帰るのはありかと思います。
市バスがハードルが高い方はUber、タクシーも呼べるのでそれもありかもしれないです。

I couldn't find the sign listed on the website, but there was a similar sign for "Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides" nearby. When I went inside to ask, they confirmed that this was the right place. It might be better to aim for this name from the start.

I had heard from reviews that there would be Japanese guidance available, but I couldn't find any, and all the explanations were in English. I was quite anxious since there were only foreign customers, but the operation was easy, and the staff were kind, so I was able to ride without any worries.

We walked through the pine forest right next to the coast, and occasionally, we got to walk on the beach, making for a fantastic location throughout the experience. They also take photos when you reach the beach.

I think this is an activity that you absolutely must experience when you come to Hawaii. I highly recommend it! (However, I think it may not be suitable for those who are experienced riders and want to run or perform advanced maneuvers, as it is a slow-paced ride.)

サイトに載っている看板は見当たらず、よく似た名前の「Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides」という看板がすぐ近くにあり、中に入って聞いてみるとここで合っているとの事。最初からこの名前の看板を目掛けて行った方がいいかもしれません。
あと口コミで日本語の案内が置いてあると聞いていましたがどこにも無く、説明も全てオールイングリッシュ、外国のお客さんばかりで不安でいっぱいでしたが、操作も簡単でスタッフの方も優しく、何も心配なく乗ることができました。
海岸すぐ横の松林を歩き、たまに広いビーチになるとビーチを歩く瞬間もあり、終始最高のロケーションの中楽しく過ごすことができました。
途中ビーチに出た時に写真も撮ってくれます。
ハワイに来たら絶対に体験した方がいいアクティビティだと思います。
本当にオススメです！！(但し乗馬に慣れていて自分で走らせたり上級の操作をしたい方には不向きだと思います…終始ゆっくりゆっくり歩くだけなので^^;)

We reserved a private tour for 10 people, including our four grandchildren and our four daughters and their husbands. During the snorkeling, where we saw sea turtles and fish, we were able to enjoy it together at the pace of the little ones without any worries.

孫4人と娘たち夫婦4人に、私たち夫婦で10名の貸切としてもらいました。ウミガメや魚を見るシュノーケリングでは、小さい子供のペースで気兼ねなくわがままに、皆んなで楽しめました。

The shuttle bus ride was very smooth, and I was able to enjoy activities right after arriving. They also played Japanese videos if needed, and the guide was very unique and fun! While driving, you get covered in dust, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, but they provide cloths to protect your face and goggles, so you don't need to bring anything special. It was really great to participate, enjoying both the sea and the mountains while seeing movie filming locations!

送迎バスに乗るところから非常にスムーズで、ついてすぐにアクティビティを楽しめました。必要があれば日本語のビデオも流してくれるし、ガイドさんもとてもユニークで楽しかったです！走ってるときは砂埃を全身に浴びるので、汚れても良い服装で行くことをおすすめしますが、顔をガードする布とゴーグルは配布されるので、特に持参するものは不要でした。映画のロケ地も見ながら海も山も楽しめて本当に参加してよかったです！

I was relieved to have a guide who spoke Japanese! The live acoustic performance on the ship was really moving—I want to hear it again. The sea was beautiful, but I was surprised that there were no sandy beaches, as I had imagined it would all be sand.

日本語話せるガイドさんもいて安心しました！船内の弾き語りライブもすごく感動しました〜また聞きたいです。海も綺麗でしたが砂浜とかあるの想像していたので全部海でびっくりました笑

I rode on a lounge boat, and the spirit of hospitality was present from the captain and the Japanese guide. I can't speak for other boats, but I have fond memories of how kind they were to me.

ラウンジボートに乗りましたが、おもてなし精神がキャプテンや日本人ガイドの方もあります。他の船の場合は分かりません。とても親切にしていただけた良い思い出です。

I joined a yoga class with locals. Although I participated alone, everyone was kind and welcoming, making it easy to join in. The immediate confirmation upon booking was great, as it made planning my schedule easier afterward. They also took videos, which became wonderful memories! I would love to participate again!

地元の方に混ざってのヨガでした。
1人で参加でしたが、みんな優しくウェルカムな感じで参加しやすかったです。
予約時に即決定なので、その後の予定も立てやすいのでよかったです(^^)
ムービーも撮ってくださり、よい思い出になりました！
また参加したいです！

It was fun! The best! We were blessed with good weather and enjoyed the scenery of Hawaii! The guide was also entertaining, and we had a great time while waiting on the boat. Thank you!

楽しい！最高！良い天気に恵まれ、ハワイの景色を満喫できた！ガイドさんも面白くて船で待っている間も楽しめた。ありがとうございます！

Thanks to the Japanese guide, I was able to enjoy a safe and fun time. I had the best half day with music in the background. I wished I could stay at the sandbar forever. The foreign guide was also fun and friendly, which was great. It would be nice to have fresh water showers on the boat. The restrooms at the dock were too dirty. There were also no paper towels or trash cans. I think suggesting to use the restroom there while filling out the consent form would help avoid crowding the restroom on the boat.

日本語ガイドさんがいてくださっていたおかげで安全に楽しく過ごせた。音楽をバックに最高の半日を過ごせた。ずっとサンドバーにいたいと思った。外国人のガイドさんも楽しくフレンドリーでよかった。船に真水のシャワーがあればありがたい。船着場のトイレがきたなすぎ。ペイパーもゴミ箱もなかなった。同意書を書いている間にそこのトイレを利用をすすめることで船にのったときのトイレが混まないと思う。

It was the best experience! We signed up for the 150 meters. Our family of five participated, splitting into two groups of two and three! Even our 9-year-old child enjoyed it without being scared 😊 The crew members were very kind! I highly recommend it!

最高の体験でした！150メートルを申し込みました。
家族５人で参加。２名と３名に分かれて体験できました！9歳の子どもも怖がることなく楽しんでました😊
Crewの方が優しかったです！
オススメですよ！

In the midst of rising prices, the all-you-can-drink service was a delightful offering! We were the only Japanese people there, and the number of guests was just right, so we could relax without feeling cramped. We chose a catamaran with a restroom just in case since we had children with us, but we didn't use it even once. The kids had a great time too!

物価高の中、飲み放題付きは嬉しいサービスでした！
日本人は私たちだけで、人数も程よいので圧迫感もなくのんびり過ごせます。
子供たちと乗ったので万が一のためにトイレ付きのカタマランにしましたが、一度も使用せずでした。
子供たちも楽しんでました！

My daughter and I take snorkel trips every year but the hilarious crew made this one of the best!!

Three of our granddaughters became mermaids for the afternoon. The lived picking their Mermaid tails. The shoot shoot was fantastic we have so many great shots. Jennie was a wonderful instructor of all things Mermaid. Our granddaughters were thrilled!

I was relieved to have the reception in Japanese before boarding. Although it was said that English would be used after boarding, there were some people who could speak broken Japanese, so it wasn't a problem at all. The explanations for snorkeling and the staff were very enjoyable, and I had a great time.

However, perhaps due to the wind, I felt very cold after getting out of the water and was shivering. I wished they could at least provide warm drinks for a fee.

I was able to change in the only changing room available, which was a relief, but it seemed like the foreign guests were planning to leave in their swimsuits and looked quite cold.

I expected a wide sandy beach, but when we got off the boat, it was a shallow sea, which was a bit different from what I had imagined. However, I was able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling, and it was fun to ride the boat.

受付、乗船前の日本語でしていただいて安心しました。乗船後は英語と言われていましたが、カタコトの日本語ができる方もいて特に問題ありませんでした。シュノーケルの説明や、カラーの方たちがとても楽しくて、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ただ、風が吹いていたせいか、海から上がって寒くて寒くて、ガタガタ震えていました。
せめてあったかい飲み物くらい有料で良いから置いて欲しかったです。
早めに上がり、ひとつしかない更衣室に入って着替えできたので、助かりましたが、外国の方は水着で帰るつもりなのか、寒そうにしていらっしゃいました。
砂浜が広がっているかと思いきや、船を降りたら浅瀬の海で、ちょっと想像していたのとは違いましたが、シュノーケルで魚もたくさんみれて、ボートに乗ったら楽しかったです。

The guys were great, there were a ton of sharks. Just wish they would have given a little bit of instruction as to the use of the snorkel. I spent a fair amount of time afraid I wasn’t using it properly and would inhale the water. Otherwise it was a super experience! I would definitely recommend Hawaii Shark Experience.

The Japanese staff provided assistance from the pre-boarding explanation and even accompanied us on the boat, so I had no issues at all. I signed up for the full set with the banana boat and bumper tube, and everything was well organized. After that, I was able to enjoy enough time for SUP, kayaking, and snorkeling.

Since there was only one changing room after the activities, returning to the boat a little earlier than everyone else allowed for a smooth change. There were many comments about the bus being cold, but the driver frequently checked the temperature inside, so those in swimsuits didn't seem cold at all.

I think I will participate again next time!

乗船前の説明から日本語スタッフが対応してくれるし、船にも同乗してくれるので、何も困ることがありませんでした。
バナナボートandバンパーチューブ付きのフルセットで申し込みましたが、段取りも良く、その後にSUPやカヤック、シュノーケリングまで時間内で十分楽しむことが出来ました。
アクティビティ後は更衣室が1つしか無い為、みんなよりちょっとだけ早めに船に戻ることで、スムーズに着替えることができます。
バスが寒いとのコメントが多いですが、ドライバーさんが何度も車内の温度をヒアリングしてくれるので、水着のままの人も決して寒そうでは無かったです。
次回も参加すると思います！

This cruise was lovely! The 2 attendants on the boat were amazing. Super fun and personable, constantly making sure everyone was having a good time. The views were amazing! Highly recommend for a fun date night or group!

Everytime we come to Oahu we book this trip. It never disappoints. The staff always friendly and entertaining while keeping you safe while navigating the boat! Delicious hamburgers bbq’s on the back of the boat. A perfect day every time!