All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I went with two elementary school students. Since we were in the front row, my younger son said, "Ugh, this looks boring. It's in English, so I'm just going to sleep." However, he was captivated by the thrilling show.

小学生二人と行きました。最上段の席だったので「えーつまんなそう、だって英語でしょ、ボク寝てるよ」といっていた次男でしたが、ド迫力のショーにくぎ付けになりました。

The circle island tour (1 star) was too much a rush, it is literally a drive half way around the island to get to PCC, only a couple stops that barely has time to get off the bus and take photos, and no where states that the famous Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesday for cleanup.

The PCC operates like the cruise ship, put a lei on you just to have photographer take pictures to sell you later, and then take the lei back. The so called guides in the PCC are students where some of them are not well trained to handle the group; you can do everything by yourself using the schedule of programs.

The Luau was mediocre, no whole pig roasting, just a huge dinning hall with lots of people, eating the buffet, and some show on stage. Sorry, I live in Vegas, this cannot compare.

"HA: Breath of Life" Show definitely 5 star, very well done and great performers, if you are willing to pay high price for shows in Vegas, this one is on par.

Ballet the donkey came to greet us. He was so cute, rubbing his face against us. I wanted to take him back to Japan! (laughs) The horse was also very smart, and my daughter was in a great mood. We had a wonderful time together as a family until the end.

You can enjoy a different side of Hawaii for family memories.

ごあいさつに来てくれたロバのバレットくん。
顔をスリスリ、可愛かったです。
日本に連れて帰りたかったな～　笑
馬もお利口さんで、娘も上機嫌。最後まで家族で楽しく過ごしました。

ご家族の思い出に、違ったハワイを楽しめますよ。

They are studying Japanese and actively engage in conversation. The friendly owner was a wonderful person. It's a place where celebrities come incognito. The seaside view is beautiful, and I still can't forget it.

日本語を勉強されていて、積極的にお話してくださいます。
気さくなオーナーさんは素敵な方でした。
著名人がお忍びで来られるほど。海沿いの景色が美しくて今でも忘れられません。

Since it was my several times in Hawaii, I wanted to try something other than the usual sightseeing, so I decided to try skydiving, which I had been interested in for a while. I was a bit anxious because I was participating alone, but the instructional video and the waiver documents were in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. The instructor was friendly, and I was able to relax and enjoy the experience.

何回目かのハワイだったので、普通の観光以外のものをしてみたいと思い、以前から興味のあったスカイダイビングをやってみることにしました。一人での参加だったので不安もありましたが、説明ビデオも免責書類も日本語だったので安心できましたし、インストラクターの方も気さくな感じでリラックスして楽しめました。

Four years ago, I went skydiving with this company in Hawaii. I couldn't forget the excitement from that time, so I decided to sign up again. Just like last time, the waiver included scary statements like "we are not responsible for accidents" and "general travel insurance does not cover this," but I understood well that it is a dangerous activity, yet a valuable experience, so I went ahead with the skydiving.

First, a video explanation is shown, detailing the methods and points to note. The instructors who jump with you also provide explanations. However, many of them seem to speak only very simple Japanese. (But since you watch the video, you will definitely understand.) There are many friendly and cheerful people.

You can have photos and videos taken, but since one cameraman jumps with you, the cost is nearly double. When you're on the plane, you can see the beautiful ocean and rise through the clouds, making the view inside the plane quite moving.

Then, under the instructor's guidance, you jump from the plane. Some people felt the wind pressure and said they couldn't breathe, but I was able to breathe normally. It felt less like falling and more like being a bird flying.

When the parachute opens, the drop speed suddenly decreases, which is surprising, but from there, you can enjoy the scenery slowly. The instructor made several turns so we could see various views. You land on the ground in just over five minutes. However, even when the ground is right below you, the landing can be quite jarring. So I think wearing jeans or long pants is better. Last time, I landed normally, but this time, due to the strong wind, I fell and landed on my backside (laughs).

But it was really fun, and I felt I had a great experience.

４年前にハワイに来たときにこの会社でスカイダイビングをさせていただきました。
そのときの感動が忘れられず、また申し込むことにしました。
前回同様誓約書に「事故があっても責任を負わない」とか「一般の旅行保険では保障されません」とか怖いことも書かれていましたが、それぐらい危険なものであること、でも貴重な経験であることを自分で十分理解してスカイダイビングをすることにしました。
まず説明のＶＴＲが流れ、方法や留意点などの説明されます。
一緒にとぶインストラクターの方からも説明があったりします。でも本当にカンタンな日本語しか話せない感じの人が多いです。（でもＶＴＲを観ているので絶対わかります）
とても気さくな明るい人が多いです。
写真や映像も撮影してもらえますが、カメラマン１人がとぶので２倍近い料金がかかります。
飛行機に乗ってる時点できれいな海が見えたり、雲をつきぬけて上昇するので飛行機内での景色も感動モノです。
あとはインストラクターさんの指示のもと飛行機から飛びます。風圧を感じて「息ができなくなる」という人もいましたが、あたしはけっこうフツーに息してました。
落ちてるというより、鳥になって飛んでるような気分。
それからパラシュートが開くと急に落下速度が落ちるのでびっくりしますが、そこからはゆっくり景色を楽しむことができました。インストラクターさんはいろんな景色が見れるように何度も旋回してくれました。
５分少々で地上に降りてきます。が、地面がすぐ真下に見えても着地はけっこう衝撃があります。なので服装はＧパンや長ズボンの方がいいと思います。前回はフツーに立てましたが、今回は風が強かったせいもありコケてお尻で着地（笑）
でもとっても楽しくて、いい経験をさせていただいたなと思いました。

My first experience with skydiving. I boarded a Cessna and ascended into the vast sky. We went up so high that I wondered if we were still climbing. At 4,200 meters, we were significantly higher than Mount Fuji. Naturally, the clouds were far below us. After jumping, it felt like I did a flip. The wind pressure during the descent was incredible. It felt like the flesh of my cheeks was being pulled back towards my ears. It felt quite long until the parachute opened, but later, based on the video time, it was just a little over a minute. Once the parachute opened, it felt like we were going up. After that, I thought we would descend slowly, but… we made right turns and left turns, going over the ocean and back to the coastline. I got a bit motion sick. My younger son seemed to get quite sick. Perhaps because he felt a bit unwell, the time felt longer until we landed. After landing, my legs were a bit shaky. I requested some photos, but I didn’t purchase the video. I only bought the video for my younger son, so while the person is different, the scenery is the same. Since each photographer is assigned to each person, the number of photos and how they turn out varies depending on their sense, so it’s a matter of luck. My husband and I probably won’t fly again, but our sons will likely have another chance. Having experienced it once, I think they will enjoy flying even more next time. Skydiving while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Hawaii was wonderful. I recommend it for those who don’t get motion sickness.

ｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞ初体験。ｾｽﾅに乗って大空へ。まだ上へ行くの?という位ずいぶんと高く上がっていきました。4,200ﾒｰﾄﾙ富士山よりかなり高い。当然雲ははるか下方。飛び降りてから、1回転くらいしたようだ。下降中の風圧がすごい。ほっぺたの肉が耳の後ろへ持って行かれる感じ。ﾊﾟﾗｼｭｰﾄが開くまで、結構長く感じる。あとでﾋﾞﾃﾞｵの時間からすると1分ﾁｮｯﾄ。ﾊﾟﾗｼｭｰﾄが開くと、上に上がる感じ。そのあとは。ゆっくり降りていくかと思ったら…。右旋回、左へ旋回。海の上へ行ったり海岸線へ戻ったりと。チョット酔ってしまいました。我が家の二男は随分と酔ってしまったようです。気分が少し悪くなったせいか、よけい時間が長く感じられ地面に降り立つまで長く感じました。着地した後は少し足が震えていました。写真撮影はお願いしましたが、ﾋﾞﾃﾞｵは購入しませんでした。二男一人分だけ、ﾋﾞﾃﾞｵをかったので、人間は違うけど風景は一緒です。カメラマンが一人一人着くので、その人のｾﾝｽによって写真の枚数と、映り方が違うので、ここは運ですね。私たち夫婦はもう飛ぶことは無いでしょうが、息子たちは、又ﾁｬﾝｽがあるでしょう。一度体験したので、次回はより楽しんで飛べることと思います。ハワイの美しい景色を見ながらのﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞは、素晴らしかったです。乗り物酔いの無い方にはお勧めです。

I strongly recommend this experience! The crew were helpful, down to earth and nice which made the experience even better. I recommend purchasing the video of yourself under water with the sharks - it will be a lifelong memory.

I highly recommend it without a doubt. Most of the Japanese people I was with were repeat visitors.

I will do it again next time.

とにかく　是非是非　おすすめします
一緒だった日本の方々はほとんど　リピータでした

次回もやります

It was a blast! We had a great time and the location was amazing for our sunset ride! Our guides were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area!

This year, at my grandchild's request, we participated in the Happy Trails horseback riding in North Shore, and we had a fun and meaningful vacation. Furthermore, last year I almost couldn't eat the shrimp (though I ended up eating it because I strongly requested it), but this year, the guide asked for our requests first, which made the activities enjoyable. Next year, I would like to do two of these activities here. I liked it that much. My grandchild was also extremely happy, which made me happy too.

　今年も孫の希望によりノースショアーのハッピートレイルズ乗馬を実施、楽しく有意義にバケーションできました。
　さらに、昨年は危なくエビシュリンプを食べられなくなりそうだったのですが（実際は途中強く希望したので食べられましたが）、今年は、ガイドの方が最初にリクエストを聞いてくれ気持ちよくアクティビティーが実行できました。来年は、ここを2本実施したいと思います。
それほど気に入ったアクティビティーです。孫も最高に喜んでくれたので、わたしもうれしかったです。

Overall, many of the staff are students, so they are very kind. Since it is a university affiliated with the Methodist Church, I felt a bit of a religious atmosphere. However, they accept many students from developing countries and expressed their gratitude for visitors, stating very politely that they appreciate the support for their scholarship funds. This part was quite moving.

As for the meals, there were comments on this site suggesting not to have high expectations, but I was very satisfied with the deluxe course. It was several times more delicious than the meals at the ultra-luxury hotel (in Maui) where I attended a dinner show last year, and I was extremely happy! In particular, I was thrilled with the crab legs. I ate until I was full. Regarding the show, this year marks the 50th anniversary, so it seems to be very lively. Everyone was working hard to entertain the visitors, and I was moved by their attitude more than the content itself.

とにかく、スタッフの大勢が学生さんなので
とても、親切。メソジスト系キリスト教徒さんの大学とのことで
多少、宗教的な感じも受けました。
が、後進国の学生を多く受け入れていて、奨学金の原資にも
なっているから、訪れてくれることを感謝していると
お礼の言葉をとても丁寧に述べられました。
このくだりは、ちょっと感動です。

食事も、ここのサイトで、あまり期待しない方が良いと
いう書き込みもありましたが、デラックスコースの内容は大満足。
昨年行った、超高級ホテル（マウイ島）の食事付きフラショーの食事よりも
数倍美味しく、大満足でした！！
特に、カニの脚には大興奮。お腹いっぱいいただきました。
ショーですが、今年は50周年と云う事もあって、盛り上がっているようです。
みなさん、来訪者を楽しませようと、一生懸命でしたので、内容よりも
その姿勢に感動しました。

it was great fun for the entire family (12 yo boy and 9 yo girl) + mother in law The shows/ presentations were cute at each "islands" but definitely the highlight was HA -- the fire show--- would definitely go back next time in Hawaii but would go straight to the show ----

I had an 11-hour transit time in Honolulu, so I made a reservation in advance to move around. The sky and sea were beautiful, and I had a great time. In Japan, we don't have such outdoor experiences, so it was nice.

ホノルルのトランジット時間が11時間あったので、あらかじめ予約して移動しました。空と海がきれいで、楽しかったです。日本では、こうした外のりはないので、良かったです。

One of the things I want to do at least once in my life is skydiving, and I finally got the chance to try it this time!

This activity is influenced by the weather. The group after mine had to wait for a while, and I heard that the altitude was changed. I was lucky.

I watched a video and my partner, Colorado, helped me put on the harness and gave me a brief explanation in English and broken Japanese before we boarded the Cessna. Several teams got on and sat in low seats. Takeoff was quick! We were spinning and climbing higher and higher. I thought, "Wow, this is high!" and before I knew it, we were at 14,000 feet! The door opened, and we moved to the edge like ducks.

Dive!

Wait. All of a sudden?! I thought, "Aren't you going to ask if I'm ready?!" but there was no time for that. It was an adrenaline rush!

I gave hand signals to the cameraman, but I quickly ran out of ideas on what to do. Haha. Also, you often see comedians making funny faces, but that just happens naturally due to the wind pressure.

If you want to capture interesting images or videos, try opening your mouth and relaxing your face; you should be able to bring back some great souvenirs. I also think it's a good idea to come up with various hand signals in advance, even if they're not funny.

After the parachute opened, I enjoyed a thrilling flight before landing. Fun times always end too quickly.

Back at the cabin, I checked the images and videos. They are quite pricey, but it's for the memories.

As for tips, you'll receive an explanation on-site, but there are tip boxes for each instructor and cameraman, so just put your tips there.

I opted for the pick-up service, but you might have to wait a bit until everyone who got on the same ride finishes. I later learned that the driver, who was Japanese, is actually quite an amazing person.

I want to come back!

人生で一度はやっておきたいことシリーズの一つにスカイダイビングがあり、今回ついに機会を得ることができたためトライ！
天候に左右されるアクティビティ。自分の後の組はしばらく待機、高度も変更されたようなことを言ってました。私はラッキーでした。
ビデオをみて、パートナーのコロラドさんにベルトを装着してもらい簡単な説明を英語と片言の日本語でしてもらい、セスナへ。何チームか乗り込み低いシートに腰掛ける。テイクオフ。テンポ早い！ぐるぐる回りながらどんどん上空へ。あー、高い高いなんて呑気に思っていたら…気が付けば14000ft！乗り込み口が開けられそこまでアヒルのように移動。
ダイブ！
え。いきなり⁈
Are you ready?とか聞かねーのかよぉぉぉーっ！と落ちながら思うがもうそれどころではない。アドレナリンラッシュ！
カメラマンにハンドサイン出したりするがすぐにネタが尽きやることがなくなる。笑
あと、よく芸人が変顔さらしたりするがあれは風圧で勝手になる。
面白い画像や映像を撮りたい方は口を開けて顔を脱力したら相当なみやげを持って帰れるはずです。あと面白系じゃなくてもハンドサインは色々考えて行った方がいいと思います。
パラシュート開いたあともスリリングなフライトを楽しませてもらいランディング。楽しい時間はすぐに終わってしまいます。
小屋に戻り画像、映像チェック。なかなかいい値段ですが思い出に。
あと、チップについては現地で説明を受けますが、各インストラクター、カメラマンのチップボックスがあるのでそちらに入れればオッケー。
送迎付きにしましたが行きに乗った人が全員終わるまで帰れないため少しグダることがあるかも。運転手のおじいさんは日本人だが実はなんかすごい人だとあとで知った。
また来たい！

I was expecting a bit more of a mood-filled dance since it was supposed to be Hawaiian dance, but it was mostly intense dancing.

ハワイアンダンスとのことだったのでもう少しムード満点のダンスもあるのかと期待してましたが、激しいダンスばかりでした。

I took the 1 hour and 30 minute canyon course, and once again, I was able to fully experience the great outdoors. This was my third time, and it was still interesting and fun! Also, I was able to ride the same horse as last year! I think even beginners can enjoy it. As a child myself, I understand that at the beginning, the owner gives a reassuring lesson on how to ride in simple Japanese. Additionally, there are staff members in front and behind you while riding! Just be prepared for muscle soreness the next day since the riding time is long! Mahalo!

わたしは渓谷１時間３０分コースだったのですが　やはり二回目大自然を　体いっぱいに体験することができました　
わたしはこれで３回目なのですがやはりおもしろく　たのしかったです！
また　わたしは去年と同じ馬に乗れました！！
初心者の方でも楽しくできると思います
私も子供なのでわかるのですが初めにオーナーの方がかたことな日本語で乗り方を
レクチャーしてくれるのでとても安心できます！
それに乗馬しているときは前と後ろに係りの人がいてくれます！
ただ乗馬の時間が長いので次の日筋肉痛になるので覚悟してください！
それではマハロ～～～～

I took the 1 hour and 30-minute canyon course, and once again, I was able to fully experience the great outdoors. This was my third time, and it was still interesting and fun! Also, I was able to ride the same horse as last year! I think beginners can enjoy it too. As a child, I understand that the owner gives a brief lesson on how to ride in simple Japanese, which is very reassuring! Additionally, there are staff members in front and behind you while riding! Just be prepared for muscle soreness the next day since the riding time is long! Well then, mahalo!

わたしは渓谷１時間３０分コースだったのですが　やはり二回目大自然を　体いっぱいに体験することができました　
わたしはこれで３回目なのですがやはりおもしろく　たのしかったです！
また　わたしは去年と同じ馬に乗れました！！
初心者の方でも楽しくできると思います
私も子供なのでわかるのですが初めにオーナーの方がかたことな日本語で乗り方を
レクチャーしてくれるのでとても安心できます！
それに乗馬しているときは前と後ろに係りの人がいてくれます！
ただ乗馬の時間が長いので次の日筋肉痛になるので覚悟してください！
それではマハロ～～～～

The moment I jumped was scary, but before I knew it, I was flying, and then it was just a matter of falling. While I was falling, it was painful, and I wished it would end quickly, but when the parachute opened, a beautiful view came into sight. I was moved by the blue sky and the beautiful ocean unique to Hawaii. I think photos and videos don't have to be expensive, but the scenery was captured very beautifully.

飛び降りる瞬間は怖かったですが、いつの間にか飛んでしまうのであとは落ちるのみです。
落ちている間は苦しくて早く終わってほしいと思いましたが、パラシュートが開くと綺麗な景色が飛び込んできます。
ハワイならではの青い空ときれいな海が一望できて感動しました。
写真とビデオは高いのでなくてもいいかと思いますが、景色がとても綺麗に写っていました。

This would have been an awesome trip if it hadn't been ruined by motion sickness. And I wasn't the only one affected, there were 6 other people hanging their heads over the side of the boat with me. This excursion is definately a do-over only next time I'll take the morning trip and start loading up on dramamine the night before. I want to mention, though, that the captain and crew were very nice and knowledgeable of sharks and shark conservation and I will go with this company again.

Great glider ride. Very beautiful and quiet. Mr. Bill was great and very friendly. Would recommend for a good adventurous activity while in Hawaii.

I went on this 3 yrs ago and it was much more fun. They no longer feed the sharks and they stuffed the tank with too many people. Last time it was 4 ppl inside cage this time they put 8 ppl in it!!

Getting in the water with sharks was definitely a unique afternoon! Our hosts weren't especially talkative but knew what they were doing and we all got a turn. If you're going to get in the water with sharks I suggest this company because of the plexiglass on the side of the cage. None of the pictures I took through the bars turned out because of the light reflection! Also arrive early to the dock! The sign is tiny, faded and at the far end of a parking lot. Took us 20 minutes to find where to go after arriving.

I participated in the beach horseback riding plan. The horses were all gentle, making it safe for beginners, and the ocean was very beautiful. The garlic shrimp at Macky's, recommended by our guide, was incredibly delicious. The guide also suggested the marinated tuna, which was tasty too! (It was available at a supermarket in Haleiwa.)

海辺の乗馬プランに参加しました。
おとなしい馬ばかりで初心者でも安心・海もとてもきれいでした。
ガイドさんに案内されたマッキーズのガーリックシュリンプは最高に美味しかった。
ガイドさんおすすめのマグロの漬けもおいしいよ!（ハレイワのスーパーにありました。）

Most of the staff here work about 19 hours a week to receive tuition assistance, and I was most impressed by how hard everyone was working. The show was moving, but the restaurant staff and the guides were very friendly, making me want to come back and support the students again.

I highly recommend the drum show at Tonga Village during the park tour! It made me laugh a lot.

こちらのスタッフさんはこちらで週に１９時間ほど働くと学費補助が出る学生さんたちがほとんどで皆さん一生懸命お仕事をされている姿が一番印象的でした。ショーも感動的でしたが、レストランのスタッフの女の子や園内ガイドをしてくださるスタッフさんはとても親しみやすくまた来園して学生さんを応援したいと思いました。
園内ツアーではトンガ村のドラムショーがお薦めです！たくさん笑わせていただきました。

I thought the cultural center was very good. Our tour guide was amazing and would recommend having one. The only bad thing was not being able to take pictures during the breath of life show and no air movement. Show was great but very warm. Wish I could have taken pictures.

The main activity was horseback riding, but I was taken to many other places as well.

I learned a lot about various things in Hawaii during the car ride, which was both educational and interesting. I really experienced a lot in just one day.

As for the horseback riding, the guide seemed to be in a bad mood, and whenever we stopped or got out of line, he would click his tongue and scold us, so I couldn't enjoy it very much.

I understand that it's to prevent accidents and injuries, but it would have been better if the horseback riding could have been a bit more relaxed.

メインは乗馬でしたが、その他にもたくさん連れて行って頂きました。

車内でもハワイの色々な事について説明して頂いたので勉強にもなったし、面白かったです。
この一日で本当に沢山の事を経験できました。

メインの乗馬については、ガイドの方の機嫌が悪いのか、ちょっとでも止まったり列が乱れると、舌打ちしながら注意されるので、あまり楽しむことは出来ませんでした。

事故や怪我がない様に・・・というので仕方がないことかも知れませんが、もうちょっと和やかな感じで乗馬が出来たらもっとよかったです。

This trip was great!!!! We saw many large sharks. Water was pretty rough, a little hard getting out of cage. We ranged in age from 13 to 50 and everyone enjoyed it!!

The tour guide was the most personable, knowledgable tour guides I have ever had. She took the time to explain where we were, what was special about it and answered any and all questions. Would definitely use their services again!

This was my second visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center in 15 years. Last time, the guide on the canoe tour was very entertaining, and we had an incredibly fun day.

I attended this time with similar expectations, but I was moved in a different way. The show itself depicted the story of a couple who escaped a volcanic eruption to a new island, where they gave birth to a child who would eventually become a king. Even though I didn't understand the English, I was deeply moved unconditionally.

ポリネシアン・カルチャー・センターは15年ぶり２回目の参加でした。前回はカヌーツアーでのガイドがとても面白おかしく説明してくれて、とにかく楽しい一日を過ごしました。
今回もそれを期待して参加したのですが、別の意味で感動しました。それはショーそのもので、島の噴火を免れて新たな島に非難した夫婦が子供を出産しやがて、その子が王様になるまでのストーリーを演じてくれたのですが、英語が解らなくてもとにかく無条件で感動させられました。