All Reviews for Food & Dining Experiences

We participated as a couple without a guide. The man who provided the transportation and explained the kayaking was a bit unfriendly, but the other Japanese women gave us kind explanations. It wasn't a problem to go without a guide since my husband had experience. It might be tough for two women. The waves were calm that day, making it perfect for kayaking. However, we did some snorkeling and didn't see many fish. We did see two honu (sea turtles)! It was very moving.

夫婦２人でガイドなしで参加。送迎とカヤックの説明をしてくれた男性は少し不愛想でしたが、その他の日本人の女性方は新設な説明をしてくれました。
ガイドなしでも主人が経験があったので問題なかったです。女性２人だと厳しいかも。この日は波も大きくなく穏やかだったのでまさにカヤック日和。しかしシュノーケリングをしましたが、そんなに沢山の魚は見れなかったです。。ホヌは２匹もみれました！とっても感動しました。

The weather was nice, and I was able to see sea turtles! The hamburger was delicious as well. I think it's worth participating at least once if you go to Hawaii.

天気もよく海亀も観れました！
ハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
ハワイに行ったら一度は参加して損は無いと思います。

Awesome and super friendly tour guide, Keith.
Highly recommend this tour to everyone.

great meal & entertainment
beautiful sunset & Friday Hilton fireworks
would recommend this to Hawaii travelers

Enjoyed the bus tour, but it gets you there 2 hours after it opens.
The center itself focuses too much on entertainment and not enough on education. It is run by the Morman education system, so one would think if we are supporting the students we in turn would be educated about the various Polynesian cultures around the pacific.

I participated with four friends! The staff were very cheerful and fun, the freshly baked hamburgers were delicious, and we had a wonderful experience with the amazing ocean! I think a light jacket is essential since the weather can change quickly.

友人4人と参加しました！とても明るくて楽しいスタッフさんや、焼きたての美味しいハンバーガー、そして素晴らしい海を体験できて大満足です！天候が変わりやすいので羽織りものは必須だと思います。

While visiting the beautiful Island of Oahu, I started to reminisce of the last time I came here and it was for the last Michael Jackson performance back in the 90's. I was searching for a dinner and show activity and I was fortunate that I came across hawaiiactivities.com - Veltra because they have a 2 For 1 Review Rebate Special. I was traveling with my family, and so we booked for the Green Room & Dinner Show package. As we checked in at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, we were greeted with warm alohas from everyone working. We started on an amazing tour of the theater and got to see some of the marvelous collections of Elvis and Michael Jackson. The dinner was amazing, and the we had the cocktails coming all night long. The show was amazing! It brought back many fond memories of my teenage life growing up listening to Elvis. I was having many flashbacks as I was singing to all the songs and rocking the night away. But unlike many shows in Waikiki, Rock A Hula has something special and particular to their show which is... Hawaiian Performances. Hula dancers, chants, and acts that resembled Elvis's presence here in Hawaii while sharing the Aloha spirit. This show is highly recommended if you love old school pop and classical songs. Thank you Veltra & Stars of Paradise for this wonderful time I had.

I think this is the best company to visit Sandbar! If you would like to visit Sandbar, you should choose this company!

I think This is the best company to visit Sandbar!
If you would like to visit Sandbar,You sould choose this company!

The sandbar unfortunately didn't have any sand, but I was able to enjoy myself in water that was about ankle-deep. I was able to see turtles swimming in the sea as well. Snorkeling was my first experience, and I was scared, so I could only do it for a short time, but I was able to see corals and fish. However, in the afternoon, clouds came out and it got cold, so I regretted not bringing more warm clothing. The staff were all friendly and nice people. Next time, I would like to go in spring or summer.

サンドバーは、残念ながら砂は出ていませんでしたが、足のくるぶしぐらいまでの深さで、
楽しく過ごすことができました。カメも普通に海を泳いていて見つけることができました。シュノーケリングは、初体験で怖かったので短時間しかできませんでしたが、サンゴも
魚も見ることができました。ただ午後になって雲が出てきて寒かったので、防寒着をもっと
持っていけばよかったと反省しました。スタッフはみんなフレンドリーでいい人達でした。
今度は、春か夏に行ってみたいです。

The options were excellent!
The crew on the boat was amazing!
The hamburgers were incredibly delicious!

I want to go again!
Next time, I want to walk on the sandbar that emerges from the water on a sunny day.

I made the best memories.
Thank you to all the crew members!

オプション内容は文句なし！
船のクルーも最高！
ハンバーガーは激ウマ！

また行きたい❗️
次は晴れた日に海面から出ているサンドバーを歩きたいな(￣^￣)ゞ

最高にいい思い出が出来ました。
クルーのみなさんありがとう(^^)

Since I was staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, I wanted to see a show nearby, so I participated. I think this is what a luau show is like, but I was disappointed that the buffet-style meal was not great.

ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジに泊まっていたので、近くでショーを見たいと思って参加しました。ルアウショーはこんなものなのかなと思いますが、ビュッフェ形式の食事がもう一つで残念でした。

I participated on the day of arrival.

Since I had the opportunity, I chose the Golden Circle, and it was definitely the right decision.

I was able to watch the show right up close to the stage, and it was incredibly powerful—I could even feel the warmth of the fire.

With the Golden Circle, in addition to receiving a shell lei upon entry, you also get a fresh flower lei, and you can go to the luau buffet with priority. It was definitely worth it just for the premium seating.

However, unfortunately, it was a very windy day, and it was quite cold, so it's advisable to bring a jacket.

I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food while experiencing Hawaiian culture.

到着日に参加しました。

せっかくだからと
ゴールデンサークルにしましたが
やはり大正解でした。

ステージのすぐ間際でショーを見られて
大迫力で、火の暖かさまで感じられるくらいでした。

ゴールデンサークルだと
入場の際に、シェルのレイのほか
生花のレイもかけてもらえるし、
ルアウのビュッフェも優先的に
取りに行くことができます。
プレミアムシートだけの価値はありました。

ただ、残念なことに
たいへん風の強い日で
かなり寒かったので
上着は持参されたほうがよいでしょう。

ハワイの文化を楽しみながら
おいしいお料理をいただけて
たいへん満喫しました。

I was in the front row and was overwhelmed by the powerful hula dance. Also, the witty and wonderful talk was entertaining. The audience's energy was enjoyable as well.

前の席でしたが、迫力のあるフラダンスに圧倒されました。又、ウイットに富んだ素晴らしいトークが面白かった。お客さんの乗りも楽しかった。

Loved it. Kids lived it the entertainment was fun and the crab was endless.

Myself and two daughters (17,21) choose the Adventure package because we couldn't decide on which tour to do, so many options. We did the jungle expedition, Hollywood tour and the 800 year old fish pond. The guides were all very knowledgeable but most of all entertaining. The ranch has a deep history and the staff has done well to respect what was once there and is still being used today. Beautiful trip!

Usually, I enjoy a free-spirited trip in Hawaii by renting a car, but this time I found driving a bit cumbersome, so I utilized various plans. This "sandbar tour" was one of them.

We enjoyed the beautiful water and friendly staff (especially the women, who provided attentive service that left a strong impression). We also got to see sea turtles!

There is just one disappointing point. For us in our 60s, January can be a bit chilly! Even the beautiful sea was only bearable for about 15 minutes. I recommend that those visiting during this time prepare for the cold. Other than that, I highly recommend it without any complaints.

普段、ハワイ旅行ではレンタカーを借りて勝手な旅を楽しみましたが
少し運転も億劫になったので、今回はいろいろなプランを利用しました。
この　「サンドバー　ツアー」　もその一つ。

綺麗な水、フレンドリーなスタッフ（特に女性が多くてきめ細かい接待
が印象的でした）で、サンドバーとスノーケリングを楽しみました。
海亀も見られましたよ！！

一つだけ、残念な点があります。
それは、６０歳代の我々にとってⅠ月は少し寒い　！！
せっかくの美しい海も　15分が限度でした。この時期に出向かれる方は
寒さ対策をお薦めします。
それ以外は、文句なく、お薦めです。

Great time had. I only wish I would have upgraded seating. The standard seats were good, but surrounding people talked way too much during the show. No fault of the luau by any means. Just a lack of common consideration by a handful of inconsiderate people. It could have happened anywhere and our family was able to move to avoid them.

We participated as a family of three!
We chose the Jeep Tour, Fish Pond & Garden Tour, and Movie Village.
The weather was great, and the scenery and air gave us goosebumps!
The guide was also entertaining, and our 5-year-old daughter had a lot of fun!

家族3人で参加してきました‼︎
ジープツアー
フィッシュポンド&ガーデンツアー
映画村。この3つを選びました♪
天気も良く景色と空気に鳥肌たちました(・∀・)
ガイドの方もおもしろく、5歳の娘も
すごく楽しんでいました♡

The dinner cruise was amazing and even though we had over cast of Vog and spinkles all day we still captured a beautiful sunset from the ships deck. The food was delicious and staff was wonderful - would highly recommend

We chose the buffet style, and it was a fun meal while enjoying live guitar performances and hula dancing.

After the meal, we were led to the venue where the show began.

Everything was performed live by the band and look-alikes singing, with an astonishingly high level of quality. It's completely different from Japanese comedy look-alikes. In between, there were hula dances arranged in a rock style. After the show, there was also a time for commemorative photos.

It was truly a worthwhile and enjoyable entertainment experience.

I would like to visit again when I go to Hawaii.

私たちはバイキング形式を選びましたが、
ギターの生演奏とフラを見ながらの
楽しい食事でした。

食事が済むと、会場に通されショーが始まります。


すべてバンドの生演奏と
そっくりさんの生歌で、
驚くほどのクオリティの高さでした。
日本のお笑いそっくりさんとはワケが違います。
そして、合間にロック調にアレンジされた
フラの踊りが繰り広げられます。
ショーが終わった後は、記念撮影タイムもありました。

本当に見ごたえのある楽しいエンターテイメントでした。

またハワイに行った際は、
再訪したいと思います。

The participants were mostly Japanese, and the guide who took us out to sea spoke Japanese, which made the tour worry-free for us since we couldn't speak English.

We were blessed with good weather, enjoying clear skies during this season! Although we couldn't see the sandbar at low tide, the clarity of the seawater was amazing! The interactions with the guide and other participants were also very enjoyable.

From the boat, we were able to spot several sea turtles, and during my first-ever snorkeling experience, I miraculously swam right next to a sea turtle.

Since we went on our honeymoon, it became an unforgettable memory for us!

I would love to participate again next time!

参加者がほぼ日本人、海に出てからのガイドさんも日本語が通じる方で英語が話せない私たちにとって不安要素が無いツアーでした。

天候にも恵まれ、この時期に晴天！
潮が引いた状態のサンドバーは見られなかったものの、海水の透明感が凄かった！
ガイドさんや参加者とのバレーもとても面白かったです＾＾

船上からのウミガメウォッチはカメさんを何匹も確認出来、生まれて初めてのシュノーケルでは、奇跡的にウミガメの真横を泳ぐことが出来ました。

新婚旅行で行ったので一生忘れられない思い出になりました♪

また次行く時も参加したいと思います＼(^o^)／

The VIP Green Room Dinner and Show was the ultimate Legends in concert experience. Before the dinner my wife and I had the opportunity to relax in the VIP section where the complimentary drink and snacks set the right tone for the evening. The Elvis impersonator was available to take pictures minutes prior to being seated a few feet from the stage. The main course was delicious. Wife said the Steak was excellent but didn't care for the Salmon. I enjoyed them both. The drink tickets were an added benefit to compliment an already wonderful dinner. The desert was a delicious and beautifully arrange. The show began at about 815PM and the ELVIS impersonator was an awesome entertainer. He did about 4 songs to open the show and really had us comfortable and enjoying the show. He came off the stage and greeted the guest in the VIP section and planted a kiss and lei on a few unsuspecting women, my wife being one of them. Then the Lady Gaga impersonator had an outstanding performance. She WOWed the crowd with a descending entrance from above the stage. She was very fitting for show and a joy to watch. The The Michael Jackson impersonator was to the letter dancing like Mike. Although he wasn't as vocal as the other performers, those classic Michael Jackson dance move had us clapping and snapping. There were several other performances between impersonators that were very well performed as well. The host, ELVIS, did a final stage appearance and the grand finale was epic. After the show we had the opportunity to take photos with the entertainers and consume more beverages. Just as we thought the night was complete, a young lady validated our parking and we only paid 8 dollars in the Royal Hawaiian Parking Garage. My wife enjoyed it so much she said she's coming back. It was actually the best stage performance I'd ever been to. From check-in to check-out the whole experience was over the top classic.

We liked this. There were very few food options. The crew were friendly and the view stunning.

Should have offered a soda with dinner. The complimentary Mai tai was nice.

The weather was incredibly nice, and the staff (Kelly, Yuki, Brian) were very kind and took great care of us. We were able to see sea turtles and many beautiful fish, and both the hamburgers and wine were delicious. We took a lot of great photos, especially the ones of us jumping from the boat. Playing volleyball was also fun.

天気がすごーーい良くて、スタッフの皆さんも優しくて大変良くしてくださいました。(ケリー、ゆきちゃん、ブライアン)ウミガメも見れたし、キレイな魚もたくさん見れたし、ハンバーガーもワインも美味しかったし、良い写真がたくさん撮れました(特に船からジャンプしている写真)。バレーボールも楽しかったです。

I had a great time with my grandson, my eldest son and his wife.

First, we enjoyed a beach volleyball game at a sandbar with a water depth of about 20 cm. It was a multinational game, and the skill level wasn't too high. After that, we practiced snorkeling. It was my first time snorkeling, but I had almost no problems. The only issue was when I tried to breathe while swimming freestyle out of habit, and water came in, making me cough. However, since we practiced in shallow water, I was fine after that.

On our way to the coral reef, we encountered several sea turtles. From the boat, they looked like clumps of seagrass floating in the water, but they were all sea turtles. Occasionally, they would come up for air, and my grandkids were thrilled.

We then arrived at our final destination, the coral reef, which was about 50 meters in diameter. We put on life jackets and fins and enjoyed snorkeling. There were plenty of colorful fish around the coral, and we had a great time exploring the reef. I heard that if you're lucky, you can swim with sea turtles, but unfortunately, we couldn't this time. However, we did get to see sea turtles resting on the reef.

Those who were confident swimmers were diving around the boat, and I thought that was a fun way to enjoy it too. My 4-year-old grandson was initially scared and wouldn't swim away from the boat, but when I held his hands and swam together, he had a lot of fun. His impression was, "I saw red and white fish from the surface."

There were also foreign people on the boat, and I became quite friendly with those who enjoyed beach volleyball with us.

We made wonderful family memories.

孫と長男夫妻、妻と一緒に楽しみました。
まず、水深20CM程度のサンドバーで、多国籍のそれほどレベルの高くないビーチバレーを楽み、その後、シュノーケルの練習をしました。シュノーケルは初めてでしたが、問題はほとんどなし。問題があるとすると、クロールで泳いだ時、習慣で息継ぎをしようとしたら、水が入ってきてゲボゲボ。でも、浅いところで練習できたので、それ以降はもう大丈夫でした。
そこから、珊瑚礁に行く途中で複数のウミガメに遭遇。船の上から見ると、海草の束がいくつも浮かんでいるように見えたのですが、それらがみんなウミガメ。時々、顔を上げてのサービスもしてくれ、孫たちは大喜びでした。
そして、最終目的地の珊瑚礁に到着。そこは直径50mほどの珊瑚礁で、ライフジャケットとフィンを付けてシュノーケリング楽しみました。サンゴの周りは色とりどりの魚が一杯で、楽しみながら珊瑚礁を一廻りしました。機会に恵まれると、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐこともできるそうですが、今回は残念ながら一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。しかし、珊瑚礁で休んでいるウミガメにはちゃんと出会えました。
泳ぎに自信のある人は、船の周りで潜っていましたが、そんな楽しみ方も良いと思います。
4歳の孫は最初は怖くて船から泳ぎに出られなかったのですが、両手をとって一緒に泳ぐと結構はしゃいでいました。孫の感想は「水面から赤と白の魚が見えたよ」でした。
船の中では外国の人たちとも一緒で、一緒にビーチバレーを楽しんだ人とは、結構仲良くなりました。
家族の良い思い出が残りました。

Totally exceed my expectation, fantastic! Good for take pictures and great for snorkel.

If you are contemplating going, don't think - just book it! Rock-a-Hula is by far one of the more entertaining shows here on Oahu. You can only watch so many luaus before getting sick of them. If you enjoy Vegas shows, this is on the same scale. Also make sure to book the VIP backstage package. It was definitely worth having the show producer show us the entire stage, meet and greet with the crew, etc. - especially if anyone in your group is interested in theater. The food was several times greater than what we ate at other shows that cost more as well, with a 4-course surf and turf. The end dessert was delic'. The entire staff was very professional and you could tell they wanted you to really enjoy their performance as they must put a lot of work making the magic happen. My mother in law thought Elvis looked more handsome than the real deal. The mannerisms of all the characters were spot on. Bravo to the dancers, especially to the fire juggler. I especially enjoyed the incorporation of Hawaii's cultural aspects into the show for that local touch.

I went to the show with my parents and my husband. It was our first time in Hawaii, so we had little clue what to do, what to see and where to go. My parents found out about the show from some Korean TV show(they came from Korea) and told me about it, so I got the VIP tickets. We stayed in Waikiki so we could Walk to the theater.
The producer showed us the behind scene such as dressing rooms and even let us walk on the stage. There was a Hawaiian Flame show(I don't know the official name). It was actually my favorite part of the whole show. I was thrilled. I wanted to take a pictures with him but only the singers were out waiting for the photo time. That was disappointing.
There were a lot of Hawaiian dances. I thought the this Hawaiian dance part is something that I wouldn't be able to see in any other cities.
And "Michael Jackson" had the same nose job as the real Michael Jackson. Haha. His moon walk was great.
The dinner was served right before the show for about an hour and the food was very delicious. I was in the VIP seat so I was served the full course dinner. The dessert, molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was heavenly.
The only downside I thought about the show was the fewer numbers of the legend singers than I would like to see. I was expecting about five singers but it was 1 hour and 20 minutes show with three singers.
I was just glad that my mom loved the show. She doesn't speak English but music doesn't require languages. It is all about the showman ship and atmosphere.
Overall it was a good show and I recommend this show to everyone!

I participated in January. There were many tour participants, so the snorkeling time was short, and my satisfaction level was low. I think my satisfaction would have been higher if there had been a bit more snorkeling time.

1月に参加しました。ツアー参加者が多かったのでシュノーケリングの時間が短く、満足度が低いです。もう少しシュノーケリングの時間があれば満足度が高くなったと思います。