All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

One word...INSANE! By far one of the coolest things I have ever gotten the chance to do. Some of the sharks even sueface and you can see their fins cutting through the water like Jaws. They are very non-agressive...they know you are there but they could care less...they just want some crab. I was able to go mid-March during whale watching season and the whales gave us a great show...one actually came out of the water about 100 yards from the boat, it was absolutely breath taking. I would definitely go again and drag everyone I know! Thank you North Shore Shark Encounters for an unforgettable experience!!

The show depicted the growth of a young boy and featured various dances, keeping me engaged throughout. The fire knife dancers were also really impressive. As expected, it was wonderful.

There were no explanations in Japanese, but during the transportation, I was able to understand the story thanks to the pamphlet. I'm glad I could follow the story properly.

I think it would be even better if there were a plan that included just the show and transportation without a meal.

一人の男の子の成長を描くストーリー仕立てになったショーでさまざまな踊りが見え、飽きることなく見終えました。ファイヤーナイフのダンサーもとってもかっこ良かった。期待していた通り、素晴らしかったです。
日本語の解説等はありませんが、送迎中にパンフレットを見ながら話の内容を教えていただいていたので、ちゃんとストーリーが分かって良かったです。
お食事なしでショー＋送迎のプランがあったら、もっと良いのにな～と思います。

We participated as a family. The buffet dinner included sushi, and it was nice to have Japanese food again after a long time. Among the dishes, the crab and juice were particularly delicious. The show was truly wonderful, and I think you can feel the excitement from any seat. The ice served in between was quite substantial and included fruit. Since we were all quite full right after eating and it was cold, we ended up leaving quite a bit behind...

The journey from Waikiki was quite long, which was a downside, but on the way there, we had a guide, an elderly Japanese woman who has lived in Hawaii for 25 years. She shared so many stories about Hawaii that you wouldn't know just from traveling, including everyday life, why the bus is air-conditioned, why houses are built with elevated floors, and how surfers have territories based on their skill levels, among many other things... There were so many stories that I can't even write them all here.

I want to see the show again, but I also want to hear more from that guide.

家族で参加しました。
ビュッフェのディナーは、海苔巻があり久しぶりに日本食が食べられました。中でも蟹とジュースがとても美味しかったです。
ショーは大変素晴らしく、どの席からでも迫力を感じられると思います。合間に出たアイスは、フルーツも入っていてかなりの量でした。食直後で満腹状態だったのと、寒かったので、家族皆かなり残しました...

ワイキキからはかなり長旅で、そこが難点でしたが、行きのバスでは、ガイドの方がつき、ハワイに25年住む日本人の年配の女性の方でした。
その方は、旅行だけでは知り得ないハワイの事や、普段の生活のこと、なぜ車内を冷房きかせるか、民家は床を高くして建てているか、ｻｰﾌｧｰは上手い下手で縄張りがある等など…とにかくここには書ききれないくらい色んな話をしてくれました。

ショーも見たいですが、またあのガイドの方の話が聞きたいです。

This is a great way to see the island. The driver was very knowledgeable, and we visited some beautiful areas. We had about 15 min. at each stop, which was fine, except at the Dole plantation. Honestly, I dont know why they bother. In 15 min we had time to get our ice cream, and that was it. No time to browse the gift shop at all, or browse the grounds at all. Either allow more time at Dole, or skip it altogether. The driver could use a bell of some sort. We often had to wait for people who didnt return when they were supposed to. I dont know if those delays made much difference, we still got to the Polynesian Cultural Center around 1pm, which was plenty of time. The evening show after the luau was fantastic.

You can experience the culture of the South Pacific with performances of dances from various Polynesian islands and even try your hand at playing the ukulele. It was great to watch the hula dance show and enjoy the dinner buffet as well.

ポリネシアの各島々のダンスが披露されたり、ウクレレ体験ができたりと南国気分で文化体験ができます。フラダンスのショーを見て、ディナービュフェも食べられて良かったです。

Great value for a great price. The only negative is that you definitely need more than ~1 hour to get an adequate feeling of the entire Center. This is a great package if you're just looking for a luau (buffet style with entertainment) and an excellent evening show. Will definitely go back for an entire day trip!

It was my first challenge in life. The instructor taught us carefully, so even beginners can feel at ease. I was moved by the amazing view from the sky. It's definitely worth trying at least once. When I come back to Hawaii, I want to challenge myself again!

生まれて初めての挑戦でした。
インストラクターの方が丁寧に教えてくれるので、初心者でも安心してできます。空から見る景色のすごさに感動しました。一度は、やってみる価値はあります。
ハワイにまたくる時は、挑戦したいです！

Late entry was perfect for our 3 year old. She was well rested and was able to enjoy the luau and Ha! Too bad we didn't have enough time for shopping and site seeing around the center. Maybe next time.

We went on a small boat, but there was quite a bit of rocking, so some people felt unwell. → I felt like I was going to throw up...

We go inside a cage, so it's safe, but the waves were pretty rough, which made it quite challenging. Depending on where you are in the cage, you might be able to take good photos or see the sharks up close, so there is some variation. I desperately dove down to take pictures, but since I was using goggles and an instant underwater camera, the subjects were often misaligned, and the shadows didn't come out well, which was disappointing. However, the sharp eyes of the sharks are clearly etched in my memory♪

In March, it’s still cold, so a cover-up is essential. Some people stayed in their swimsuits, but for those not used to the sea, I think a jacket about the thickness of a sweatshirt would be good.

As for my thoughts after the experience, I want to participate again (laughs)♪

小型の船で行きますが、
横揺れがかなりありましたので、
気分が悪くなっている方もいらっしゃいました。
→海にモドシマス。。。

檻の中に入りますので、安全ですが、
波が結構荒くて、大変っていえば大変です。
檻の中の場所によって、
写真がよく撮れたり、サメが近くに見れたり
多少は差があると思います。
私は必死で潜って写真とりましたが、
ゴーグルして、水中カメラ(インスタント)でしたので、
被写体がずれたり、
日陰がうまく写ってくれなくて、悲しかった。
でも、サメの鋭い目は記憶にはっきりとあります♪

3月はまだ寒いので、羽織るものは必須です。
水着のままでいる方もいらっしゃいましたが、
海になれてない方は、
トレーナー位の厚さの上着でも良いと思います。

終わっての感想ですが、
また参加したい(笑)♪

It was wonderful to be able to ride a horse while gazing at the blue sea! ♪

青い海を眺めながら乗馬できたことがとてもよかったです♪

Booked this activity about 2 weeks before I left for Oahu. Pure excitement before launch. It was a quick ride out to the location, easy intrusctions and pure fun and amazement being able to see sharks in the natural habitit. They seemed to be flying effortlessly through the water around the cage and the boat and showed no aggression towards us, only curiousity. Such a great experience and wish I could of done it each day for the rest of my vacation. i highly recommend this for EVERYBODY.

This was my first time participating. Since my daughter is 8 years old, I chose the Super Ambassador option. A student was with us the whole time as a guide, allowing us to enjoy at our own pace. Most importantly, we had the best seats to see everything, so my daughter wasn't bored and had a great time. The guide provided simultaneous interpretation, and I understood everything well. The people from Polynesia were warm and friendly, which made us feel good. Above all, we gained a lot of energy from the experience. Even during the final show, which usually puts my wife and daughter to sleep, they stayed awake until the end. The front row offers an incredible experience!

初参加です。娘が8歳なので、スーパーアンバサダーにしました。学生さんがつきっきりでガイドしてくれて、自分好みのまわりかたでゆっくり、ゆったり楽しめました。なによりすべて特等席で見れるので、娘も退屈せず楽しんでいました。ガイドさんは同時通訳してくれ、内容もよく解りました。ポリネシアの方々が楽しく暖かく接してくださったので気持ちよかったです。なにより元気をいただきました。最後のショウもいつもなら妻も娘も寝てしまうのが、最後まで観てました。最前列は大迫力ですよ。

My daughter participated because she wanted to ride a horse. It seems she was able to ride quite seriously, which is great.

娘が馬に乗りたくて参加しました。かなり本格的に乗ることができたようでよかったみたいです。

I was very nervous about my first skydiving experience. The instructor was very kind and provided great guidance. They made it very exciting for me.

初めてのスカイダイビングでとても緊張していました。
インストラクターの方がとても優しく指導してくださいました。
とてもエキサイティングにさせてくれました。

I have a lasting impression from a horseback riding experience along the beach in Oahu, and this time I finally participated since my child is old enough to ride. I had imagined a light gallop, so I felt a bit underwhelmed by the well-behaved horses that walked slowly in a line. However, my children, who were experiencing riding (handling the reins themselves) for the first time, and my 63-year-old mother enjoyed it innocently.

At the beach, we were fortunate to see wild sea turtles and seals up close, and the Japanese guide was very unique, making it a truly enjoyable activity. Since it was my first time staying at the Sheraton, I didn't know where the Aloha Landing was, which caused a delay in our departure, and I regretted not being able to give a tip to the guide, whom I was very grateful to. I think I will request a different activity next time.

Please say hello to Kozo for me!

昔オアフでビーチ沿いを走る乗馬体験をしたのがとても印象に残っていて、今回はやっと子供が乗馬できる年齢になったので参加しました。
軽く疾走するくらいのイメージだったので、きちんと列になりゆっくり歩くお利巧なお馬さんたちに若干の物足りなさはあったものの、乗馬（自分で手綱をさばく）初体験の子供たちと63歳の母は無邪気に楽しんでいました。
海岸では幸運にも野生の海がめとアザラシを間近に見れたし、日本人ガイドのおじさんもとってもユニークで本当に楽しいアクティビティでした。
シェラトンの宿泊は初めてだったので、アロハランディングの場所がわからず行き違いで出発が遅れてしまったり、ガイドの方にとても感謝したのでぜひ渡したかったチップを渡しそこなったり、すこし後悔が残ったので、また次回は違うアクティビティでお願いしようと重います。

コウゾウさんによろしくお伝えください！！

I'm glad I was able to learn about Polynesia. These are some recommended points on Oahu.

ポリネシアのことが、学べて良かったです。
オアフ島でのお勧めポイントですね。

I participated in the "All-Day Deluxe" plan and enjoyed it thoroughly. During the drive from Waikiki to the PCC, our guide provided explanations about the PCC, Hawaii, and the scenery, which really boosted our spirits.

With the Deluxe plan, the canoe tour is included while exploring the park, which reduces walking time a bit, making it a good option for older guests.

The evening show was great; I had a seat in the third row from the front, which offered a fantastic view. Additionally, for some reason, I was able to join the backstage tour, where I saw the staff working hard before the show, which was very interesting. The show itself featured creative stage setups and the dancing was wonderful.

「昼から満喫、オールデイ・デラックス」プランで参加しました。ワイキキからPCCへ向かう車内でもガイドさんからPCCやハワイ、景色の説明があり、結構気分が盛り上がりました。
デラックスでは園内を回るとき、カヌーツアーも含まれており、歩く時間が少々減るので年配の方にはよいかもしれません。
夜のショーは最前列から3番目の席でよく見えました。また、なぜかバックステージツアーにも参加でき、ショーの前にスタッフ皆さんが頑張っている姿や裏舞台が見られ、大変興味深かったです。ショーは舞台装置なども工夫され、踊りも素晴しいものでした。

I would not characterize this center as a place to do serious information seeking about a culture, but it sure was fun and I learned enough to know it was at least good in what it selected. Yes, the most impressive thing was the stage show, and especially the ending. The story was a rather neat way of combinding all the island cultures and their unique features and similarities. The performers were wonderful.
On the negative side, not many and mostly resolved, our tickets should have included our meal and did not, so needed to be corrected. The food was OK, certainly not great.But there were a few " authentic dishes" that seemed and were more tasty, if only they had been more identified and described.
Sometimes the students hired seemed less than knowledgable or interested in their jobs.Others were wonderful. How do you review them?
And finally, because our tickets needed to be reissued, we ended up in the nosebleed section, which would have been fine, except that the air cond

In mid-January, my wife and I participated with our friends, a couple.

We went to Hawaii for our friends' wedding trip, and while my wife and I had skydived twice before, our friends had no experience, and the groom was afraid of heights... We forced him to sign up and managed to get him to jump.

This time, we jumped from 14,000 feet, which was higher than our previous two jumps, and the freefall lasted over 60 seconds, making it especially enjoyable. Above all, the weather was perfect, and the views were great, making it an incredible experience. The staff were very accommodating, and our friends, who were experiencing this for the first time, seemed to enjoy it without any worries. Although the groom was sweating nervously...

Additionally, for our previous two jumps, we had requested DVD recordings, but in the last one, the instructor's camera only captured my expressions. Here, however, the camera operator jumped with us, capturing the surrounding scenery and the reactions of the people who jumped with us, creating wonderful memories on film.

１月中旬に妻と友人夫妻の４人で参加しました。

友人夫妻のウェディング旅行の立ち会いでハワイ行きとなって自分と妻は過去に２度スカイダイビングの経験があったんですが、友人夫妻は経験がなく、しかも新郎は高所恐怖症…無理矢理申し込み、飛ばせました。

今回は、１４０００フィートで過去の２回より高く、フリーフォールの時間も６０ｓ以上と楽しさもひときわでした。
何より天気が最高で景色もよく見え、最高の経験になりました。
スタッフさんの対応もよく、初体験の友人夫妻も安心して楽しんでくれたようです。
…新郎は冷や汗かいてましたけど…

あと、過去の２回もＤＶＤの記録をお願いしたんですが、前回は２回ともインストラクターの方が手首につけたカメラで、自分の表情しか映ってなかったんですが、ここでは、カメラの担当の方が一緒に飛んでくれて廻りの景色とか一緒に飛んだ人達の様子とかが入っていて、とてもいい思い出映像になりました。

I participated in this during my honeymoon. Since it was February, the temperature was low, and it felt very cold during the show. Also, desserts were served during the break, but since they were ice cream, it was too cold to eat. However, the staff on the shuttle bus and the meals at the venue were excellent, and I had a very enjoyable time at the show.

新婚旅行で参加して来ました。
2月ということもあり、気温が低くショーの間は非常に寒く感じられました。
また、ショーの休憩中にデザートが配られるのですが、デザートがアイスだったので、寒すぎて食べられませんでした。
しかし、送迎バスのスタッフさん、現地での食事は非常によく、ショーもとても面白く楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

You have to try the spear tossing and eat the pineapple delight!

Two Japanese students were very cheerful and kind, which was soothing. It was admirable to see them studying while working. I was disappointed that the buffet area was dark because I have poor eyesight.

日本人の学生さん二人が、とても明るくて親切で癒されました。働きながら学んでいる姿がけなげでした。
目が悪いので、バイキング会場が暗かったのが残念です。

There was no pickup, but The Bus was sufficient. For us, who practice equestrianism in Japan, this ranch was the best and made us so happy. It felt like being a cowboy. The staff were friendly (American).
On the way back, I think it would be great to get off at Kahuku and enjoy shrimp, corn, and more!

ピックアップは無いけれどThe Bus で充分行けました。日本で馬術している私達にとって、これ程嬉しい牧場は最高でした。カーボーイ気分です。スタッフも親切（アメリカン）。
帰りはカフクで降りてシュリンプ、コーンなど召し上がったら良いと思うわ！！

I had been planning to experience skydiving at least once before I die. This time, after 10 years, I traveled to Hawaii with friends, and I decided that even if no one else wanted to do it, I would definitely go for it.

On the day of the jump, there was quite a distance from Waikiki to the skydiving point. Once we arrived, we watched an instructional video, and shortly after, our names were called to put on the harnesses. For an additional fee, you could request a video and photos, and a dedicated cameraman would follow you from the preparation stage.

Without much time to mentally prepare, it was time to board the Cessna! I got on the plane with my dive partner, and after about 15 minutes, we reached the jump point. We were hurriedly told, "GO! GO!!" and without feeling scared, we dove! The moment we jumped, the sensation of being thrown into the open sky without a floor was a bit nerve-wracking.

However, during the 1 to 2 minutes of free fall, I felt absolutely no fear. It was just an incredible wind hitting me from below. I had braced myself for intense G-forces or a feeling of my stomach dropping, but I didn't feel any of that. It's strange. Even those who dislike roller coasters or free falls would be just fine.

And the most moving part? I truly felt that the Earth is round.

I think many people have felt the Earth's roundness from the horizon, but the view I experienced was incomparable. It was the first time I saw a horizon that was close to 360 degrees.

I was made to promise that I wouldn't sue if anything happened, so I mentally prepared for death, but I’m really glad I did it.

Unfortunately, my video camera malfunctioned, and I couldn't capture any footage. I was asked if I wanted to jump again, but since that feeling of excitement wouldn't be the same, I declined. The photos turned out fine, so I purchased those, and they even gave me a T-shirt as an apology.

I plan to do it again in about 10 years. Hopefully, this time I can capture the video...

死ぬまでに1度は体験したい事として昔からタイミングを図っていました。
今回、10年ぶりにハワイへ友達と旅行することになり、
みんながやらなかったとしても、一人でも絶対やろうと決めていました。

いざ、当日。
ワイキキ周辺からスカイダイビングのポイントまでかなり距離があります。
着いて説明ビデオを見て、ちょっとしたら名前を呼ばれ順番にハーネスを付けていきます。
別料金ですがビデオ＆写真を頼むと専属のカメラマンが準備段階から密着してくれます。

心の準備するまもなくセスナへＧＯ！
一緒にダイブするパートナーとセスナに乗り込み約15分。
ポイントに到達すると「ＧＯ！ＧＯ！！」とせかされ、怖さも感じることなくダイブ！
ダイブする瞬間、床のない空へほおり出される感覚はちょっとビビリます。

でも、落ちている1~2分　まったく怖くありません。
ただものすごい風を下からあてられてるってだけ。これホント。
ものすごいＧ？とか、胃が浮くような感覚とか、いろいろ覚悟してたけどまったく感じません。不思議。
ジェットコースターや垂直落下が嫌いな人でも絶対平気です。

そして、一番感動したこと。
本当に地球は丸かった。

地平線や水平線で地球が丸いことを感じた人はいると思うけど、その風景とは比べ物にならない絶景。
360度とは言わないけど、それに近い水平線を見たのは初めてでした。

死んでも訴えません。みたいな約束をさせられるので一応、死を覚悟しましたが、本当にやってよかった。

ただ残念なことに私のビデオカメラだけ故障し、動画が一切撮れてませんでした。。。
もう一度飛ぶか聞かれましたが、あの感動はもうないのでやめました。
写真は大丈夫だったのでそれを購入。お詫びにＴシャツを付けてくれました。

また10年後ぐらいにもう一度やるつもりです。
今度こそ動画が残せますように。。。

This horse ride was all it was promised to be!! We rode on the beach for a good long time! My family and I were looking to do horseback riding that wasn't just on a land trail. Staff was friendly and helpful.
A little more expensive compared to the other locations on the island, but the horses are wonderful and location by the beach makes it even better!

There are various enjoyable experiences in Hawaii, and by booking through Alan1.net, you can benefit from hotel pickup, friendly guidance within the center, and fun explanations, all in Japanese. The staff at the park are all kind, have a sense of humor, and you can have a great time. Once you go, you will surely become a repeat visitor.

ハワイではいろいろな楽しみがありますが、Alan1.netで予約して、ホテルピックアップからセンター内の親切な案内、楽しい説明、みんな日本語で対応してくれます。園のスタッフは皆親切で、ユーモアもあり、とても楽しめます。一度行くと、きっとリピータになります。

i had a great time with the shark adventure crew. the staff was very funny and gave lots of information! the sharks were amazing but didnt come to close to the cage when i was in there which i was hoping to see. if u are going with a large group of people u dont get to be in the water long either which i though it would be 30min but only ended up 15 min at most, but all in all great experience and i would do it again and i recommend it to anyone who visits the island.

I participated in the tour in the afternoon.
It's easy to understand since you can explore the park with a Japanese guide, and they provide thorough support.

The buffet-style meal featured many unique dishes, and I was able to eat until I was full.

The show has a storyline, so it's engaging and never boring.
And the fire dance is truly spectacular!!

If anyone is considering a show in Hawaii, I definitely recommend this one.

午後からのツアーに参加しました。
園内を日本人ガイドさんと一緒に回れるので、分かりやすいですし、しっかり対応してくれます。

バイキング形式の食事も、珍しいものばかりで目移りしておなかいっぱいになるほど食べれました。

ショーは、ストーリーがあり見ていて飽きません。
そしてファイアーダンスは、圧巻です!!

ハワイで、ショーを考えてる人がいたら
絶対これはおススメですよ。

After getting on the shuttle, we arrived in about 40 minutes to an hour. We watched a very fast-paced instructional video and received explanations from the instructor, and before we knew it, we were ready to go!

We boarded the Cessna and ascended to 14,000 feet. Along the way, we could see whales swimming and the beautiful scenery of the entire island, which was absolutely amazing! However, when the door opened and I saw the person in front of me jump out, a wave of fear hit me. It felt less like jumping and more like being thrown out.

When it was my turn to jump, it happened in an instant. The sensation when the parachute opened was scarier than I had imagined, and I couldn't help but scream, but once I calmed down, I was captivated by the beauty of Oahu! However, I did feel a bit nauseous because we were spinning a lot—way more than I expected!

Overall, it was fantastic. I would definitely recommend it to others!

One concern is that even though we took the same shuttle, the order of diving was random, and we had to wait quite a while for the return shuttle. This time, even though everyone was ready, we ended up waiting for about an hour, which was frustrating.

送迎車に乗り、40分~1時間位で到着。
とても早口の説明ビデオを見て、イントラクターさんに動作の説明をしてもらって、あっと言う間に準備は終了!

セスナに乗って、高度14000ftへ。
途中でクジラの泳ぐ姿が見えたり、島全体の美しい景色が見えたり気分は最高♪♪
…が、しかし。
扉が開いて、前の人が飛び出た瞬間を見たら恐怖がぞっと襲ってきました。飛びおりたと言うより、外へ飛ばされたって感じが…

自分が飛び出ると一瞬です。
パラシュートが開いた瞬間の体感は想像以上に怖いものがあり叫んでしまいましたが、落ち着くとオワフ島の美しさにうっとり♪♪
ただ…そんなに旋回しないで!!ってくらい、旋回してくれるので気持ち悪くなりました。。。

トータル的には、最高です。
絶対人にオススメします!!


懸念点は、同じ送迎車で行っても、ダイビングする順番はバラバラで、帰りの送迎までかなりの時間待たされます。
今回は、全員そろっていたにも関わらす1時間ほど待たされていたのが納得いきませんでした。

I flew for the first time. It was exhilarating!

初めて飛びました。気分爽快！