All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

It was a sensation I had never experienced before. 14,000 feet was higher than I imagined, and I could see all of the North Shore, Ko Olina Resort, and Diamond Head too! The moment I jumped was scary, but once I was out, I was able to enjoy the best views and speed. Thank you very much!

今までに経験をしたことがない快感でした。想像以上に14000フィートが高く、ノースシュアが全部見えるし、コオリナリゾートも見えたし、ダイアモンドヘッドも！！
飛び出す瞬間は怖かったけど、飛び出しちゃえば最高の景色とスピード味わう事が出来ました。ありがとうござますm(_ _)m。

We participated as a couple with pickup from our hotel in Waikiki. We were so excited to see them up close! It seems that the sharks come closer when they hear the sound of the boat's engine, thinking they might get food, but there was no danger of them attacking. Although Japanese was not spoken on the boat or during the pickup, we were able to communicate somewhat through basic conversation. There is a Japanese translation guide on the boat.

Many people mention seasickness, but I took motion sickness medicine beforehand, so I didn't feel sick at all. It should be fine once you get used to it, but the waves can be quite strong. They ask if you want to film underwater videos. For $65, you get about 10 minutes of MP4 footage on an SD card and a bonus DVD, and after the tour, you can buy an original T-shirt for $30, both of which accept credit cards. You don't have to buy them, but I recommend it as a nice keepsake.

Also, it's definitely better to bring a disposable underwater camera. They were selling them on the boat, but since they don't speak Japanese, it's probably best to bring your own. I took a cheap waterproof digital camera I bought in Japan.

I wanted to do some sightseeing on the North Shore, but since the tour ends with immediate return to Waikiki, it might be a good idea for those familiar with Hawaii to rent a car. There seemed to be places nearby where you could park for free. Additionally, we were lucky enough to see a whale, making it a great tour!

ワイキキのホテルからの送迎付きで夫婦で参加しました。
さわれそうな距離で見られて大興奮！
船のエンジン音を聞きつけて餌がもらえると思い、鮫が寄ってくるそうですが襲ってくるような危険さはありませんでした。
送迎も船も日本語は通じませんが、なんとなくの会話で意思疎通は出来ました。
船に日本語訳の説明書はあります。
皆さん書かれている船酔いですが、酔い止めを事前に飲んだので全く船酔いはなし。慣れれば大丈夫ですが揺れは結構大きいです。
船上で水中動画撮影は必要かと聞かれます。SDカードにMP4で10分程度とおまけDVD付きで65＄、終了後にオリジナルTシャツ30＄、いずれもクレジットカードOKです。
買わなくていいけど記念になるので購入おすすめです。
あと、水中カメラは使い捨てでもいいので持っていった方が絶対いいです。船上でも販売はあったそうですが日本語が通じないので持参のほうがいいかも。私は日本で買った安い防水デジカメを持っていきました。
ノースショアで観光もしたかったのですが終われば即ワイキキへ送迎なので、ハワイ慣れしている人はレンタカーで行くのもいいかもしれないです。近くに無料で停められそうなところはありました。
あと、運よく鯨も出現して、いいツアーになりました。

It was my first skydiving experience, and the instructors were kind, with many of them speaking Japanese, so I had a great time! During the fall, you can feel like you're in the wind!

初めてのスカイダイブでしたが、先生が親切で、日本語も話せる方が多かったので、楽しめました！落ちてくるさ間、風になれます！

I went with an ambassador. The guide, Jennifer, was beautiful, fluent in Japanese, and kind. It's too vast to explore in one day, but I had a very enriching day. The final show might be tough to enjoy if you don't consider that most of the staff are students... But I recommend it!

アンバサダーで行きました。案内人のジェニファーも美人で日本語ペラペラで親切。広すぎて1日では周りきれませんが、とても心豊かな1日が過ごせました。最後のショーは、スタッフの殆どが学生ってことを加味しないと厳しいかな・・・
でもお勧めです

I had a full day of fun. Until now, I thought hula dancing was a Hawaiian dance, but I learned that it's a Tahitian dance. I went to Tahiti a long time ago, but what did I actually see? The various dances of the South Pacific were amazing!

1日たっぷり楽しめました。今までフラダンスはハワイのダンスだと思ってましたが、
タヒチのダンスと知り、随分前にタヒチに行ったのに何を見てきたのか？
南太平洋の色々なダンス　最高でした！

We had a guide with us as we toured the center. The course was predetermined, and there was an interesting event happening at the neighboring booth that I really wanted to check out, but we ended up making flowers out of leaves instead, so we couldn't see it. Overall, it felt like what we wanted to see didn't align with the course we were following. Next time, maybe just a shuttle between the hotel and the center would be enough...

ガイドさんがついてセンターを回りました。コースが決まっていて、隣のブースで面白そうな催し物がやっていて、とてもそちらに行きたかったのですが私たちは葉っぱで花を作ることになり、結局見れませんでした。全体的に自分たちが見たいものと回るコースが一致してなかった感じでした。次回はホテルとセンターだけの送迎でいいかな・・・。

I participated in this tour because I wanted to experience horseback riding. It was a lot of fun with not just horseback riding, but also a visit to the Dole Plantation and sea turtles among many other activities! The guide shared various experiences and explanations during the drive, making the journey enjoyable as well.

It was my first time riding, and I was quite nervous, but the instructor was there to help, and the horse was calm, so it turned out to be better than I expected. The scenery along the coast was beautiful, but I didn't have much opportunity to enjoy it, so next time I want to take more time to appreciate the views!

今回、乗馬体験がしたくてこのツアーに参加しました。乗馬だけじゃなく、ドールプランテーションやウミガメ等盛りだくさんの内容でとても楽しかったです！
ガイドさんが車中いろんな体験談や説明をしてくれて移動中も楽しかったです。
乗馬は初めてでかなり緊張したけど、インストラクターが付いてくれたし、馬も大人しくて思ってたより大丈夫でした☆景色も海沿いを歩いてとてもキレイだったけど、景色をみる余裕があまりなかったので、今度はもっと景色を楽しみたいと思います(^^)

We had a leisurely departure from noon. Upon arrival, when exchanging our tickets, we were recommended to upgrade to a very good seat right in the middle of the front row for an additional $20 per person.

I felt it was a bit of a splurge, but since it was a celebration for my 70th birthday, I decided to go for it.

My sisters who came with me were also extremely excited and moved by the powerful show right in front of us!!

The ice cream we had at our seats was also very delicious!

ゆっくりお昼からの出発でした。
到着してチケット交換の際、一番最前列の真ん中のとても良い席があると
すすめられ一人２０ドルを追加して座席の変更をしました。

ちょっともったいない気がしましたが古希のお祝いでしたので思い切って
奮発しました。

一緒に行った妹たちも目の前でのショーの大迫力に大興奮　大感動！！
していました。

座席で食べたアイスクリームもとてもおいしかったぁ～

I have watched this show several times from various seats, and it is on a scale that cannot be confined to just a Polynesian dance show. I perform Polynesian dance and have seen many professional shows, but this one is something else. It is truly a unique show that allows you to feel the culture of Polynesia up close.

何度か色々な席で観覧しているこのショーですが、
ポリネシアンダンショーの枠に収まりきらないすけーるです。
私はポリネシアンダンスをしていて、何度もプロのショーを見ていますが、このショーは
また別物。
まさしくポリネシアの文化を身近に感じられる他にはないショーです。

This time, I went to Hawaii for the New Year and wanted to see a show, so I participated. It took about an hour by bus from the hotel to the show location, but a Japanese student working part-time at a local university served as our guide. They shared fun local stories, making the journey very enjoyable. The meal before the show was also hearty and delicious, and the show itself, which included a fire show, was quite impressive.

今回は年末年始でハワイに行き、ショーを何か１つ見たかったので参加しました。ホテルからショーの場所までバスで１時間でしたが、地元の大学に通う日本人学生アルバイトがガイドをしてくれました。現地の楽しい話をしてくれて、道中とても面白かったです。ショーの前の食事もボリューム満点で美味しく、ショー自体もファイアーショーもあり見ごたえありました。

This place was awesome! The wait to dive was a bit long but I was worth it. We got to see a ton of safe landings and witnessed the repacking of the parachutes. It was a great experience and everyone was great. I only wished we upgraded and jumped at a higher altitude.

Last time, we participated in a horseback riding tour in the forest with my child, and we were very satisfied. This time, during the horseback riding experience by the beach, we enjoyed riding while gazing at the beautiful sea. We created another wonderful memory. Before the experience, we leisurely enjoyed a garlic shrimp bento for lunch and took a little stroll around the town of Haleiwa, making for a very fulfilling day. I would love to participate in this tour again.

前回は親子で森の中を乗馬するツアーに参加せて頂きましたが、その時も大満足
でしたが、今回は海辺での乗馬体験のツアーでは、綺麗な海を眺めながら、乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました。
また最高の思い出が出来ました。体験の前にはランチでガーリックシュリンプのお弁当をのんびり食べたり、ハレイワの町を少し散策したり、とっても充実した内容でした。またこのツアーに参加させて頂きたいと思います。

My 15 year daughter wanted to ride a horse for the first time in Hawaii on the beach. Our experience here was fantastic! Our tour guide was patient and very willing to teach her how to ride. The scenery was beautiful!! I would highly recommend this trip!

I did skydiving for the first time in Guam, and since it was my second time in Hawaii, I was able to jump without feeling nervous. The instructor was friendly and funny. However, it was disappointing that the waiting time from check-in to the jump was too long (I waited for about 3 to 4 hours...).

グアムで初めてスカイダイビングをやってハワイが２回目だったので緊張することなく楽に飛ぶ事が出来ました。インストラクターの方もフレンドリーで面白い方でした。ただ受付してから飛ぶまでの待ち時間が長すぎるのが残念でした。（３～４時間くらい待ちました...。）

It's something you should try at least once in your life! The feeling of taking that final step is something you won't understand until you do it. I highly recommend skydiving itself.

However, the overall service aspect of the tour package deserves only one star. It seems there was a conflict with a large group reservation, and after arriving on-site, we had to wait three hours until the dive. The photos we requested were not taken, and we returned to Waikiki around 2 PM. I recommend making sure to confirm your order details on-site and being prepared to spend a significant portion of your day participating.

一生に一度は！と思い挑戦しました。最後の一歩を踏み出す感覚は、やってみないとわかりませんね。スカイダイビングそれ自体は強くおすすめします。
但し、サービス面でのツアーパッケージ全体は、星一つです。大型団体の予約と重なったらしく、現地到着後、ダイブまで3時間待たされ、頼んだ写真は撮れておらず、帰りのワイキキ到着は14時くらいに。現地で、注文内容の確認をしっかりすることと、一日の大半の時間を費やす気持ちで参加されることをお勧めします。

The tension before boarding the plane and the tension when the door opened after getting on the plane was overwhelming. Before I knew it, I had soared into the sky, and I found myself flying freely through the vast expanse. The sense of liberation and satisfaction was absolutely incredible.

飛行機に乗るまでの緊張感、飛行機に乗ってからドアを開けたときの緊張感、たまりませんでした。構えるまもなく空に飛び出し、気がつけば大空を自由自在に飛んでいました。その開放感と満足感はもっとたまりませんでした。

I go to Hawaii every year, but this time, I signed up for skydiving on October 28 as an option. There was a tsunami warning in Hawaii, and the tour company informed us that the first two flights were canceled, which created an unpleasant atmosphere. I thought we might have encountered an unexpected situation, but from the third flight onward, everything was OK (ゝω・´★). I was super excited to participate!

I boarded the Cessna, feeling nervous as we took off from the ground. Following instructions, I jumped out and opened my eyes to enjoy the thrill ((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ). When the parachute opened, I closed my eyes for a moment as we shot up into the air. When I opened my eyes again, I was greeted by a breathtaking view that felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I was deeply moved.

It was a wonderful birthday experience for me. As a bonus, I ordered a video and photos to commemorate the occasion. When I got home, I couldn't help but brag to my kids (*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ. They were also super excited and said they would love to experience it together if they get the chance. Smiles all around v(*´∪｀*)ｖ!

I could see both the ocean and the mountains, and I truly felt like I was in Hawaii.

To all the staff☆ [´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+. Thank you so much!

毎年ハワイには行っているのですけど、今回、１０月２８日にハワイで、ｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞを、オプションで、申し込みをしました。ハワイで津波警報か出て、１便２便が、朝１番から、ツアー会社から、できない事を言われ、嫌な不陰気に、予期せぬ事に当ったのかな？と思ってると３便からは、ＯＫ(ゝω・´★) 出て、o(炎(ｴ)炎)o ウオオオッッ！！やる気万点での参加でした。
セスナに乗り込み、ドキドキして、地上を離れました。言われるまま、飛び終わって、眼を開けて、スリルを楽しんでいました、((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ　
パラｼュートが開いた～(*ﾟ∀ﾟ):;*.':;ｶﾞﾊｯ!!　上に一気に上がった時は、一瞬目を閉じました。
それから、眼を開いたら、一生に１度の絶景が、眼に入ってきて、胸を討たれるくらい感動しました。
それと、誕生日良い　経験させていただきました。
おまけに記念になるので、ﾋﾞﾃﾞｵと写真を、頼みました。
自宅に帰って、子供に自慢しちゃいました(*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ
すると、子供もやる気満点で、機会があれば、一緒に又経験したいと思ってます。笑顔ｖ(*´∪｀*)ｖ満開
海も山も見れて、ヤッパリ、ハワイだと思いました。

スタッフの皆様☆　　[´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+.тнайк　чоц♪

Haleiwa doesn't offer much in terms of shopping or sightseeing, so without activities, there's not much to do. That's why our guide, who also drove, took us to Turtle Bay. I think the free time plan is for those who want to relax a bit.

ハレイワはショッピングや観光で時間は潰れないので、アクティビティなしだと何もやることがないです。それで、案内と運転の兼任の方がタートルベイまで連れて行ってくださいました。
フリータイムプランはちょっとのんびりしたい方向けだと思います。

Food was good. Luau could have been better. Very friendly staff.

This was my second time on the Gunstock. This time, it was a sunset horseback riding tour in the evening. The course was the same as usual, but thanks to the beautiful weather, we enjoyed stunning views of the sea and the sunset. It was truly moving. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to run more, as we mostly walked at a steady pace. That was the only disappointment.

２度目のガンストック。今回はサンセット乗馬ということで夕方のツアーです。
コースは通常のと同じでしたが、天気に恵まれたおかげで美しい海と夕日。
感動でした。
欲を言えばもっと走りたかったなあ。基本ずっと並足だったので。
そこだけが残念。

This was a waste of money. The only thing that Veltra did was make the reservation for the luau and the show. We arrived at the Polynesian cultural center expecting a tour. After a phone call, we realized we was on our own. We could have done it by ourselves.

Amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone to go with this same company.

It was my first time skydiving, and I was a bit anxious, but thanks to the kind instructor who made it enjoyable, it was a really fun dive!

人生で初めてのスカイダイビングで不安もありましたが、インストラクターの方が親切で楽しませてくれたおかげで、とっても楽しいダイビングでした！

After trying skydiving once in Australia, I got hooked and repeated it in Hawaii! This time, I brought along my reluctant husband... (laughs) I thought the moment of falling would be scary, but I quickly experienced the amazing views and the sensation of flying! It really made me feel like the Earth is round! My husband, who said he didn't want to do it, seemed to enjoy it quite a bit! However, I caught a cold and had a stuffy nose, which made my ears hurt... I definitely recommend jumping out of the plane in a healthy state! ^^;

オーストラリアで一度スカイダイビングをしてからハマってしまった私はハワイでリピート♪今度は嫌がる旦那を連れて・・・（笑）落ちる瞬間は怖いと思いましたが、すぐに最高の景色と自分が飛んでいるような感覚に！地球って本当に丸いんだぁ～とプチ体験☆旦那も嫌だと言っていたわりにはかなり楽しめたみたいです！ただ風邪を引いて鼻が詰まっていたので、耳が痛くなっちゃって…ちゃんと健康な状態で飛び降りることをおすすめします^^;

We had a wonderful time there and very enjoy!!! Our tourguide and driver are very humor! Btw, the bus they provide was very great and comfortable!

Choosing the day before the Honolulu Marathon turned out to be a great decision, as there were only the two of us participating that day, which felt like a real bonus!
As we passed through the sandy beach and bushes, our guide, the cowgirl, provided continuous guidance.
Even though my English isn't that great, she spoke slowly enough that I could communicate fairly well.
I was able to enjoy a leisurely ride without getting my clothes dirty from dust.
Depending on the season, you can also see seals and sea turtles.
The cowgirl spotted a sea turtle, but I couldn't see it ^^;

あえてホノルルマラソンの前日を選んだのが良かったのか、当日参加者は私たち二人だけで、すごく得した気分♪
砂浜やブッシュの間を通り抜けながら、ガイドのカウガールがずーっとガイドしてくれます。
英語がそれほど得意ではない私でも、けっこうコミュニケーションが取れるぐらいゆっくり喋ってくれました。
土ぼこりで服が汚れることもなく、のんびりとライディングが楽しめました。
季節によって、アザラシや海亀も見られるようですよ。
カウガールは海亀を見つけましたが、私は見えませんでした^^;

The shark tank was a blast! The crew was fun, professional, lots of energy, they made the experience worthwhile. They made us a video, totally worth the extra $, explained everything extremely well. I was a little unsure as we entered the cage but once we got in and saw all the sharks no fear, just fun. We saw many sharks, they were curious swimming around the cage, they didn't try to ram it or anything crazy. Just a great morning swimming with the sharks! This is a must!!

This was way better than I was expecting. The tour guide Morgan was a wealth of knowledge and even though she had probably ridden the route a thousand times was enthusiastic and talkative. She gave interesting facts about the area and was a great source of information about the island and local places to visit.

I recommend this tour for anyone (even men). I was apprehensive about going as when I showed up with my girlfriend I was the only guy going riding, but it was great and perfect for a beginner horse rider like myself.

The trail is a nice mix of beach and country. A great way to get up close and personal with the hawaiian landscape.

I would recommend this to everyone who is considering it.

“HA Breathe of Life” is the best luau on the island of Oahu. The dinner packages are fantastic you cannot go wrong with either dinner package. Polynesian Cultural Center is a fabulous place to learn about the different cultures that make up Polynesia. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone; you will have a great time.

I had a really fun day riding the pineapple train and exploring the town of Haleiwa. The Japanese guide was very entertaining and kept us engaged throughout the ride. They also took us to a recommended garlic shrimp place and to some special spots, which made me very satisfied.

パイナップル列車に乗ったりハレイワの町を散策したり、本当に楽しい一日でした。
日本人のガイドさんがお話の楽しい方で車内ではずっと楽しませて下さいました。
ハレイワのガイドさんオススメのガーリックシュリンプ屋さんにも連れて行った下さったり、とっておきのスポットに連れて行って下さったり、大満足でした。