All Reviews for Food & Dining Experiences

I really enjoyed the scenery of the movie, the ocean, the horses, and the jeep!

However, the lunch buffet was quite disappointing with no salad, hardly any rice, and the lady who started cleaning up... I ended up eating mashed potatoes instead of rice.
Since lunch times are set, our group was probably the last to eat. I wish they would at least ensure that all items are available until the last group.

Also, I was looking forward to the lively atmosphere on the bus as mentioned in the reviews, but the microphone was broken and there was a quiet man, so I couldn't even hear the explanations.

The activities were fun, but there might be some hits and misses otherwise.

So, I give it three stars.

映画の景色、海、馬、ジープと、とても楽しめました！

ただ、ランチバイキングは、サラダなし、ごはんほとんどなし、片付け始めてるおばさん、、、で、かなり残念。ごはんの代わりにマッシュポテト食べました。。
ランチ時間も設定されるので、私達のグループはランチ時間最終組だったのでしょう。
せめて最終組まで全品残るようにして欲しいです。

あと、行きのバスの中から盛り上がるとのクチコミ見て楽しみにしてましたが、マイク壊れてる&大人しい男性で、説明の声さえ聞こえませんでした。

アクティビティは楽しいけど、あとは当たりハズレがあるかも。

で、星3つです。

The sandbar appears on the surface due to the tides, and it seems that it can only be accessed at night on the day of the full moon. The sea was beautiful, and I walked as far as I could while taking photos. On the way to the snorkeling point, I saw many sea turtles and made a wish. After entering the water for snorkeling, I spotted a sea turtle in a coral nook! We locked eyes and swam together. I was told not to touch them, so I didn't, but the sea turtle swam so close that I could almost reach out! It was truly moving! This was my first experience like this. Just thinking about it brings back such a happy feeling.

サンドバーが表層に現れるのは月の満ち引きとかで当日なら夜でないとダメらしかったけど、海はきれいで、どこまでも歩いていけて写真をとりました。シュノーケルのポイントにいくまでに沢山の海亀を見て、願い事をしました。シュノーケルで海に入ってしばらくしたら珊瑚の窪みに海亀が！目が合い、見つめあって海亀と一緒に泳ぎました。触ったらダメと言われてたので触らなかったけど、本当に近く　触れるところを海亀が泳いで！感動！！こんな体験は始めてです。思い出すと幸せな気分がよみがえります。

My 3-year-old daughter is really into Jurassic Park, so I thought it would be perfect to participate. Although the activities we could join were limited, we had a great time enjoying nature in each one.

3歳の娘がジュラシックパークにはまっているので、ちょうどいいと思い参加しました。
参加できるアクティビティが限られてしまいましたが、それぞれで自然を満喫できて楽しかったです。

I researched optional tours online in Japan beforehand! Choosing the major Veltra tour was definitely the right decision! There were Japanese staff members, so I think Japanese people can enjoy it without any trouble! The BBQ hamburger for lunch was delicious too! During snorkeling, I was lucky enough to see a turtle that was over a meter long up close! The sandbar was incredibly beautiful, and I highly recommend this reasonably priced tour!

事前に日本でネットでオプショナルツアーについてリサーチしました！
やはりメジャーなveltraのツアーにして正解でした！
日本人のスタッフもいて、日本人も困ることなく十分に楽しめると思います！
ランチのＢＢＱハンバーガーも美味かったですよ！
シュノーケリングでは運良く１メートル以上あるカメを間近に見ることができました！サンドバーはめちゃくちゃきれいで、リーズナブルなツアーでオススメします！

This was the second time we did this dinner Cruise but this time we took our family with us. We were not disappointed. The care with the service and entertainment was excellent. We would gladly recommend this everyone. The only problem was that my wife does not eat crab but made do with what was available to eat.

Fantastic view, great food, enjoyable entertainment, friendly and professional staff. Felt like king and queen for the night.

We had a phenomenal day! I would absolutely do this again. I loved having a tour guide for our day.

I participated with the intention of visiting the sandbar, but it seems that landing on the beach is only possible at limited times. That was a bit disappointing, but I was happy to see many sea turtles while snorkeling. The hamburger was also delicious.

サンドバー目当てで参加しましたが、砂浜に上陸できるのは、限られた時だけなのですね。
そこは少し残念でしたが、ウミガメがたくさん見られて、シュノーケリングしながらも見られて嬉しかったです。
ハンバーガーも美味しかったです。

Overall the cruise was pretty great. Every time ive been i get sea sick and usually its very easy to get the drink mixture for seasickness but my waiter sucked he was unprofessional and never came back without tracking him down. If that wasnt bad enough he never came back to give me more crab legs. Thats one of the main reasons my wife and come on this cruise. This experience was worse than before. I feel as though maybe he was new.i WOULD DEFINITELY recommend this cruise to anybkdy looking for something nice for a date night.

I have visited Hawaii several times, but this was the most beautiful ocean I have ever seen. The water was about knee-deep that day, but it sparkled beautifully in the sunlight. I encountered many sea turtles, which made me feel so happy. The staff were also fun, and it became a wonderful memory.

ハワイには何度か訪れていますが、こんなに美しい海は初めてです。この日は膝くらいの深さでしたが、とにかく太陽の日差しでキラキラ輝き美しかったです。海亀にもたくさん遭遇して、幸せな気分になりました。スタッフの皆さんも楽しくて良い思い出になりました。

It was a tour where you could choose your favorite attractions based on the price and enjoy a full day of fun. We selected three tours: a mountain tour, a sea tour, and a movie location tour. Since we had just seen Jurassic World, we were particularly excited about the location tour! Additionally, on the sea tour, you can go out on a yacht and see sea turtles. Since everything is guided in Japanese, it was a high point that we could understand the content properly. There were times when it drizzled, but since we mainly moved by vehicle, it wasn't much of a problem. You can also experience four-wheeling and horseback riding, so I definitely want to visit again. I recommend it for those who find just the city and beach of Waikiki not enough.

価格に応じて、好きなアトラクションが選べて１日たっぷり遊べるツアーでした。
私達が選んだのは、山のツアー、海のツアー、映画ロケ地のツアーの３つ。
ちょうどジュラシックワールドを見たばかりだったので、ロケ地ツアーは特に
テンションがあがりました！
また海のツアーではヨットで沖に出て、ウミガメを見ることも出来ます。
基本的に全て日本語ガイドさんが案内してくれるので、
内容がちゃんとわかるところも高ポイント。
雨がぱらつく時もありましたが、基本は乗り物での移動なので、さほど問題はありませんでした。
四輪バギーや、乗馬の体験もできるので、是非また訪れたいです。
ワイキキの街とビーチだけでは物足りない人にオススメです。

Since we came all the way to Hawaii, my daughter (6 years old) and I participated in the activity together. To be honest, my daughter was a bit scared of the ocean and was feeling anxious, but thanks to the kind and attentive staff, we were able to fully enjoy the experience. By the end, she had completely warmed up to it.

Turtles appeared multiple times, coming right up close to the boat and poking their heads out. Even small children could see them with the naked eye. We were even lucky enough to see a manta ray, which made my daughter very excited! At the sandbar, the water was waist-deep when moving from the boat, which was a bit deep and made her scared, but we were able to see crabs and fish, and by the end, she was practicing putting her face in the water with a snorkel on.

When we got back a little early, the staff happened to be feeding the fish, and my daughter got to participate, which was a great experience for her.

Just a note for those bringing small children... The air conditioning on the bus is quite strong both going and returning. Especially on the way back, since there’s no place to change, depending on the age, I think it’s better to have them change quickly. For the trip there, I had my daughter wear a dress over her swimsuit, but just in case, I brought an extra set of underwear, so on the way back, I had her change out of her swimsuit and wear the dress with her underwear. I also wrapped her in a larger towel that I brought as a blanket. As expected, she fell into a deep sleep, so I was relieved that I didn’t have to worry about her catching a cold!

せっかくハワイに来たのだから、と娘（6歳）と二人で参加しました。実を言うと、海が少し怖い娘は、内心ビクビクしていましたが、現地のスタッフの方々の優しく、細やかなお心づかいのおかげで満喫できました。最後はすっかりなついていました。
カメは何度も姿を現し、船のすぐ近くまできて頭をだしてくれます。小さなか子でも肉眼で確認できました。珍しくマンタまで見れて娘はおおはしゃぎ！サンドバーでは船から移動するときは水深が腰まであり、少し深いので怖がりましたが、蟹や魚も見れて、最後にはシュノーケルをつけて顔を海につける練習までしていました。
少し早めにあがると、たまたまスタッフの方が魚に餌付けしており、娘もさせていただき、よい経験になりました。
ひとつだけ小さなお子さんをお連れの方へ…行も帰りもバスの冷房はしっかりかかっております。特に帰りは着替える場所がないので、年齢にもよりますが、ぱっと着替えさせてあげたほうがいいと思います。娘には行きはワンピース＋水着の恰好でいかせましたが、念のため、と下着をもっていったので、帰りは水着をぬがし、ワンピース＋下着で帰らせました。そして1枚多めにもっていった大きめのバスタオルを毛布がわりに包み込みました。案の定、爆睡したので風邪をひく心配をひとつ削れましたよ～～

This is definitely an activity you must do when staying in Hawaii for the first time. If you don't go, you'll be missing out. Unfortunately, I experienced bad weather partway through, but the guide was very friendly, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. I highly recommend everyone to go!

とりあえず、ハワイに初めて滞在したら必ず行かなきゃいけないアクティビティです。
行かない方は損です。
私はあいにく途中から悪天候でしたが、ガイドさんも凄く気さくな方で、素晴らしい経験になりました。
皆様是非行かれてください

It's expensive. If you make a reservation on-site, it will only cost $99. Also, Hilton guests can view the model room for free. I'm very satisfied with the experience!

高いです。
現地で予約、したら９９ドルで済みます。
また、ヒルトン滞在者が現地のモデルルーム見学すれば無料で見られます。
内容は大満足ですよ！

We participated in a tour for our honeymoon! Our impression is that we are very satisfied! The staff were friendly and we had a really fun time! The hamburgers we ate on the boat were exceptional! When I asked the staff to take pictures with my phone, they took many photos from various angles and poses, and we were able to keep a lot of beautiful pictures! It became an unforgettable memory for both of us! Thank you very much!

ハネムーンでツアーに参加させていただきました！感想はとても満足です(^^)/スタッフのみなさんもフランクでとても楽しい時間でした～！船の上で食べるハンバーガーは格別ですね♪♪
スタッフさんに携帯で写メを頼んだら色んな角度やポーズで何枚も撮っていただき綺麗な写真が沢山残せました～！夫婦共に忘れられない思い出になりました！ありがとうございました！

I made a reservation for the night of my arrival on Oahu! We had dinner at a different restaurant beforehand. The show was so lively, in a way that you don't see in Japan, and I had a great time!

Since it's located in the center of Waikiki, I was able to go shopping while still in a festive mood. At the end of the show, we could take photos, and I took one with Michael and Celine!

One disappointing thing was that since it was close to the hotel, I opted for no transportation, but the explanation for the voucher was unclear, and I had trouble purchasing the tickets. It said "meet on-site," so I waited in front of the ticket counter, but when the time came, I ended up buying them myself. There were many Japanese people who seemed to be guides, but there was no announcement or anything. I thought there would be someone there since it said to gather, but that wasn't the case. It might be an issue of comprehension, but I wish it had been explained more clearly.

I arrived early and waited, but ended up in the back row, so I feel like there's no point in reserving through Veltra next time. The audience was about two-thirds full.

In response to the above comments, I will give the lowest rating due to the standard response. The show itself is wonderful, so I recommend it to those who are unsure!

オアフ島到着日の夜に予約！食事は別のレストランで食べてから。ショーは日本にはないかんじの盛り上がり方で、とっても楽しかったです！
ワイキキの中心部にあるため盛り上がった気分のままショッピングに行けます。ショーの最後には写真撮影もでき、マイコーとセリーヌと撮りました！
ひとつ残念だったのは、ホテルから近かったため送迎なしにしたところ、バウチャーの説明が分かりづらくチケット購入に手間取りました。
[現地集合]とあり窓口前でずっと待っていましたが時間になってしまい、自分で買いました。ガイドらしき日本人もたくさんいましたが呼びかけも何もありませんでした。集合というからには誰かいるものだと思ったのですが違ったのですね。読解力の問題かもしれませんがもっと分かりやすく記載して頂きたかったです。
せっかく早く着いて待っていたのに結局後ろの席になったため、次はベルトラで予約する意味はないかなというかんじです。客入りは3分の2くらいでした。

以上のコメントに対し、定型文での返答の為、最低評価にさせて頂きます。
ショー自体は素晴らしいものですので迷ってる方にはオススメですよ。

I was looking forward to the sandbar, but the weather was cloudy and there was strong wind, making the sea very cold. It would be a good idea to bring extra beach towels for when you come out of the water. There were many participants, and we could choose between a boat with only Japanese people or a mixed boat with foreigners! We chose to ride with the foreigners, so we were able to enjoy English conversation with the family sitting next to us. It was great that we could also see the sea turtles.

楽しみにしていたサンドバーですが、天候は曇りで強風の為海は非常に寒かったです。
海から上がってきた時のバスタオルなども多めに用意しておいた方が良さそうです。
参加者が多く日本人だけの船と外国人と混合の船が選べました！私達は外国人の方々と乗る船を選んだ為、隣に座った御家族と英会話も楽しみながら乗ることが出来ました。
ホヌも見ることが出来たので良かったです。

In October, the seawater in Hawaii was indeed cold, and it was windy and chilly, but we were able to see sea turtles, which made the family very happy.

１０月のハワイの海水は、さずがにつめいたく、風があり寒かったが、ウミガメを見れて、家族が喜んでいました。

I applied for the sandbar tour knowing that the tide conditions weren't great. The weather was bad, so it was just a shallow area. I could only see the sea turtles' heads popping up for air from a distance, and I couldn't tell if they were turtles or something else. The snorkeling was also disappointing due to the cloudy sky, which affected visibility. Since time was limited, I couldn't enjoy it. This time, there were two boats, but because there were many Japanese participants, we were forced to separate into groups of Japanese and others, which created a situation where only Japanese people were present, and that was unfortunate.

サンドバーは、潮目もあまり良くないのは承知で申し込みました。
天気が悪かったので、ただの浅瀬でした。
ウミガメは、遠くから、息継ぎで頭が出るのが見える程度。カメなのか何なのか分かりませんでした。
シュノーケリングも、曇り空だったので、透明度も悪くイマイチ。時間も限られていたので、楽しめませんでした。
今回、ボート２艘でしたが、日本人参加者が多かったこともあり、強制的に、日本人とその他の国で分けられ、日本人しかいない状況を作られたのも残念でした。

I went in February, but it seemed that the air conditioning on the bus from the meeting point to the port couldn't be turned off, so it was really cold. A jacket is a must!! It's definitely better to use the restroom before you go.

We departed from the port by boat. First up was turtle watching! There were more than I expected. I think it was about 15 minutes, and we saw around 10 turtles!

Then we arrived at the sandbar. It was beautiful, as expected!! Everyone got off to the beach and took photos freely. The staff were great and took lots of pictures for us. Since it was cold in February, a rash guard or similar jacket is necessary!

Next was snorkeling. I thought I wouldn't like using a snorkel set that others had used, but it was clean as it had been soaked in chlorinated water! After listening to the staff's explanation, we all set off together. There were a lot of participants, so you had to be careful not to bump into the person in front of you. If you moved slowly, you might bump into the person behind you. But we saw beautiful fish! After one round, snorkeling was over.

When we returned to the boat, each person was rinsed with fresh water to easily wash off the saltwater. Then sandwiches and juice were served. They were quite tasty.

And then we got back on the cold bus to return, and that was the end!

Overall, it was a satisfying experience.

2月に行きましたが、集合場所から港までのバスの冷房が止められないらしく、とっても寒かったです。上着は必須です！！行く前には絶対にトイレに行っておいた方が良いです。
港から船で出発。まずはウミガメウォッチング！思った以上にいます。15分程度だったと思いますが、10匹くらいは見れました！
そして、サンドバーに到着。やっぱりきれい！！それぞれ砂浜に降りて、自由に写真を撮ったり。良いスタッフさんでバシバシ写真撮ってくれます。2月だと寒いので、ラッシュガードなどの上着が必要です！
次にシュノーケリング。人が使ったシュノーケルセットは嫌だと思っていましたが、塩素の入った水に漬けられていてきれいでした！スタッフさんの説明を聞いて、みんなで出発。参加者がたくさんいて、気をつけないと前の人にぶつかる。とろとろしてると後ろの人にぶつかる。でも、きれいな魚見れましたよ！1往復したらシュノーケリング終了。
船に戻ると、一人ひとり真水を頭からかけてくれて塩水を簡単にすすげます。それからサンドイッチとジュースが出されます。普通においしかったです。
で、また寒いバスに乗って帰って終了！
とにかく、満足いくものでした。

The long-awaited sandbar! It was really beautiful, although it was disappointing that the water was up to my knees at high tide and I couldn't see the sandy beach. The guide was also a fun person, which made it enjoyable.

The light snack was a simple sandwich made with ham and cheese in bread.

I made some wonderful memories.

念願のサンドバー！
満潮で膝くらいまで水があって砂浜がみれなかったのが残念でしたが本当に綺麗でした。ガイドさんも面白いかたで楽しかったです。
軽食はサンドイッチで食パンにハムとチーズがはさんである簡易なものでした。

楽しい思い出ができました。

The wind was strong and there were waves, so it was tough, but the scenery was beautiful and I enjoyed it, and I also learned about kayaking. The pizza for lunch was delicious, and the departure and arrival were on time. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.

風が強く、波もあったので大変でしたが、景色が綺麗で楽しめましたし、カヤックについての勉強にもなりました。
お昼のピザも美味しかったし、発着も時間通りで、また機会があれば参加したいです。

This was my first time participating.
It was very beautiful and moving!
The hamburger for lunch was also delicious.
However, it was quite cold due to the strong wind, so a jacket is a must.

If I have the chance, I definitely want to go again!
Thank you for taking so many photos!

今回初めて参加しました。
とても綺麗で感動しました！
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです。
ただ、風が強かったので、結構寒かったです。上着は必須です。

また、機会があれば絶対行きたいです！
写真もいっぱい撮ってくださりありがとうございます！

The entertainment was nice, food was good. We enjoyed the fireworks show

I booked the late entry since we had a cruise in the morning. We had some time to go around a few villages but we wish we booked the all day package. The show was beyond my expectation and they did a superb job putting it together. It was very dramatic and entertaining. You must visit Polynesian Cultural Center when you come to Hawaii.

This luau was the best ever for my first luau! so funny! everyone was friendly and the food was so fantastic!

I was very satisfied to see both. The shaking was less than I expected, and it felt nice. My two- and four-year-old daughters were also excited. All the guides spoke English. Breakfast included muffins, and lunch consisted of sandwiches. The air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the hotel was strong, so it's a good idea to sunbathe on the boat to dry off while returning in your swimsuit. By the way, I requested a date change over the phone the day before due to our circumstances, and they kindly agreed.

両方見られて大満足でした。思ったほど揺れは少なく気持ち良かったです。二歳四歳の娘達もはしゃいでいました。ガイドはみな英語でした。朝ごはんはマフィンなど、ランチはサンドイッチなどでした。ホテルからの送迎バス内が冷房強く、水着のまま帰るので船上で日光浴して乾かしておくと◎。ちなみに、前日にこちらの都合で電話で日にち変更をお願いしましたが、快諾していただけました。

For starters, the show Ha! Breath of Life is AMAZING! If nothing else, that is worth a visit.

Ok, so the Circle Island Tour - yeah, you circle (most of) the island and see some cool things (briefly), but you can get circle island tours from pretty much everyone and ended up with about 3 total after all of our activities there over our week. The biggest problem with this Circle Island Tour is that it takes TOO LONG! You're going to want ample time to do the tour, but not when that time cuts into your time at the cultural center.

We did the circle island tour and the ambassador package. By the time we finished the tour and go to the center, did all the ambassador check in crap, and got to start seeing the center, we had already lost at least 1.5 hours of the already short time available to visit the various cultures. The group tour and the guide does help you learn some cool things, but it also makes everything take longer. In the end, we went back a second day so that we could see all the things we missed the first day (maybe that's the point - more $$ from the visitors??).

I don't want to lead you to believe the center is poor. On the contrary, we very much enjoyed the center. The luau was meh. The show was GREAT! We just wouldn't recommend the circle island tour (as it was for us) or the ambassador package (unless you want to buy it for the good seats but ditch the tour guide in the park).

Definitely visit the park, definitely see the show. Consider ditching the tour guide in the park, consider doing the circle island tour with another company or on a different day, and if you see a luau anywhere else, consider skipping it here (it wasn't the best luau we attended).

Note, the 3 stars if for the package, not for the center on the whole. The center was great, we just weren't keen on the package we purchased.

Went here after our wedding. It was very organized for the amount of people attending yummy buffet before show which was a top notch with all of the performers! Thank you for a wonderful time!

I was in Hawaii in the second half of January. I had booked this tour as my main highlight, but unfortunately, the weather was bad only that morning during my stay. The water was cold, but I managed to take photos in the shallow areas. It was so much fun snorkeling while chasing the cute tropical fish. The burgers grilled right in front of me were juicy and very delicious, and the cocoa after coming out of the sea was perfect for my chilled body. I definitely want to try again when the weather is sunny.

1月後半のハワイでした。一番の楽しみでこのツアーを予約してたのですが、滞在中この日の午前中だけお天気が悪くてちょっと残念・・。水も冷たかったですが、なんとか浅いところで写真を撮れました。可愛い熱帯魚たちを追いかけるようにシュノーケリングしたのがとても楽しかったです。目の前で焼いてくれるハンバーガーはジューシーでとても美味しかったし、海からあがったときのココアは冷えた体には最高でした。今度は晴れてるときにぜひリベンジしたいな。