All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I have been to Hawaii dozens of times, but this was my first time participating. The food was just okay, but the show was wonderful. My friends who were on their first trip to Hawaii were also very impressed. Thank you very much.

ハワイには、数十回と行っていますが、初めての参加でした。食事はまあまあと言うところでしたが、ショーは素晴らしかったです。初めてのハワイ旅行の友人ご夫妻も、大感激でした。ありがとうございました。

Honestly, I was not satisfied with the food. It's not that it was particularly bad, but it wasn't delicious either.
There were many mistakes in the show as well, so it wasn't perfect.
However, you can clearly see that it's not just Waikiki in Oahu, Hawaii, but also the old town and the not-so-beautiful coastline.
It's worth visiting once, but it's not somewhere you would go multiple times.

料理は、正直、満足できなかった。特別、不味いわけではないけど、美味しくもない。
ショーも、ミスも多々あったし、完璧なものではない。
でも、ハワイ=オアフ島のワイキキ。ではなく、古い町並み、キレイではない海岸がある事がよくわかる。
一度は行ってみるのもいいけど、何度も行くものではない。

I was considering what to do after moving from the remote island. I signed up for the Polynesian Cultural Center with a light heart, as it included dinner. Shortly after we started, the bus broke down... but a replacement bus was arranged quickly, and thanks to the driver, we arrived on schedule. This is also a good memory. The park is quite large, and we were able to enjoy it thoroughly for the whole afternoon. The show exceeded my expectations. This was my third trip to Hawaii, and it was my first time visiting, but I definitely think it's worth a visit.

離島から移動してからの行動をどうしようか考え。まだ一度も体験していない、ポリネシア文化センターでと軽い気持ちで申し込みました。ディナー付でしたし。スタート間もなくバスが故障・・でもすぐに代わりのバスが手配され運転手のおかげで予定通り到着？。これもいい思い出です。園内はかなり広いく、午後一日十分堪能できました。ショーも期待以上でした。今回3回目のハワイで初めて行きましたが、ぜひ一度いってみるといいと思いますよ。

First timers in Hawaii. We booked the Ambassador package, which came with a tour guide. She was quick to get us from one village show to another, getting us good seats.
We learned some pretty interesting things from the different villages about different cultures.
The food was ok. Nothing to turn backflips over. The "Ha: Breathe of Life" night show was nice. My wife loved it, which was very important.
KAP TAFITI, THE SOMOAN GUY IS VERRRRRY FUNNY!
Overall great experience!
Save your tickets. You have 3 days after to return and revisit villages at no extra charge. We just had to see the Somoan guy.

We had a wonderful time at the center and the lua was great. We had a tour guide with us that allowed us to probably see more things but at the same time we couldn't really wander off on our own to see things that interested us. Overall it was a great day and would highly recommend this activity to anyone.

The ride from Waikiki was long, but the driver entertained us with great facts. The hike to the waterfall was nice. Unfortunately there seemed to not be enough time to do two activities in the morning. We hiked back down to the beach and only had enough time to jump in the water before pick up. I missed jumping off the rocks:( The kayak was relaxing and provided us with a great tan!

Skydiving was a lot of fun. I also appreciated the pickup with a Japanese guide to the hotel in the morning.

Once we arrived at the location, it might be good to be prepared for the waiting time until it’s your turn after the explanations and signing are completed.

After skydiving, the shuttle to the hotel left without any notice, which left us anxious about when we would be able to return. This was the only disappointing point.

スカイダイビングはとても楽しいものでした。
朝一に宿泊ホテルへの日本人ガイド付の迎え等
もよかったとおもいました。

現地に着いてからの説明や署名等が終わった
後に自分の順番がくるまでの待ち時間は
覚悟しておいた方がいいかもです。

スカイダイビングが終わってから、ホテルへの送迎
が何の連絡もなく先に行ってしまったので自分達は
いつ帰れるだろうという不安がありました。
これが唯一ガッカリした点です。

We participated in a program called "Luau" with a Japanese guide as a family (three members: a couple and their 10-year-old daughter). Since we experienced activities like making flower leis, hula dancing, and ukulele lessons, I think it was great for the child to have a program that was more than just observation. The dinner included with the tour was a buffet, allowing us to eat as much as we liked, and the seasoning was also fine. During the meal, we enjoyed a show, and after eating, we moved to a different location for an approximately 1 hour and 30-minute Polynesian show (with a 10-minute break), which was a wonderful story-driven performance that made the time fly. Overall, I believe the cost performance was good, and I am satisfied. I think I will go again next time I visit Hawaii.

「ルアウ」というプログラムで日本語のガイドが付いたプログラムにファミリー（夫婦と10才女児の３名）で参加しました。アクティビティー（生花のレイ・フラダンス・ウクレレレッスなど）を体験したので、子供にとっては見学や鑑賞だけのプログラム充実して良かったと思います。ツアーについている夕食もバイキングで好きなものを好きなだけ食べられ、味付けなども問題ありませんでした。食事の際にもショーを鑑賞しながらでしたが、食事後は場所を移動して、約1時間30分（途中10分位の休憩有り）は時間を感じさせないポリネシアンショー（ストーリー仕立て）は素晴らしい内容でした。トータルとしてコストパフォーマンスも良かったと思い、満足をしております。次回、ハワイに行ったらまた行くと思います。

The evening show was wonderful and powerful, to the point where I thought it could rival "Shiki Theatre Company"! Since it was a student show, I didn't have high expectations and thought it would just be women dancing hula. I thought about how around ¥15,000 for an adult ticket seemed expensive, but the show alone is worth that much.

A male student served as our guide for about ten of us. I was truly impressed by his sincerity and enthusiasm. He translated everything into Japanese. I thought it was amazing that he had only studied for two years. However, since he translated everything, I felt that the Polynesian atmosphere was somewhat diminished. I can speak English well enough for everyday conversations, so I found this a bit disappointing. It would have been better if the experience had been conducted in English only.

I wish there had been a bit more time for dinner before the show and shopping after the show.

夜のショーは　"劇団四季"も顔負けかなと思う位の素晴らしい、迫力あふれるショーでした！
学生のショーという事で、あまり期待せず、女性がフラを踊るぐらいかなと思っていました。
大人一人約￥１５,０００は　高いなあと思っていましたが、ショーだけでもその位の価値があります。

男子学生が　私たち１０人ぐらいの　ガイドになってくれました。彼の誠実さ、熱心さには　頭が下がるほどでした。全てを日本語に訳してくれました。２年間勉強しただけなのにすごいと思いました。
ただあまりにも全てを訳すので、ポリネシアの雰囲気が逆に消されているような気がしました。
私は　英語は日常会話に困らない程度に話せますので、これが却って残念でした。体験の時には　英語だけの方が良かったです。

ショーの前の食事の時間とショーの後の買い物の時間がもう少しあったらなあと思います。

Don't chicken out! It is worth it! The crew was great.

My long-awaited first skydiving experience in Hawaii.
It was so much fun!
I think you can't really understand how exciting it is until you try it, but I highly recommend it!!

It does cost a bit, but if you get the DVD and photos, it will be a lifelong memory.

The staff were very friendly and just so much fun; I was laughing the whole time.

I definitely plan to do it again next time I go. (^-^)

念願のハワイでの初スカイダイビング。
すごく楽しかったです。
これはやってみないと面白さが伝わないと思いますが超お勧めです！！

少しお金はかかりますがDVDと写真をつければ一生の思い出になります。

スタッフの方たちもとっても気さくでとにかく面白くて笑いっぱなしでした。

次回行くときも絶対やるつもりです。（^-^)

Had a great time!!

Our driver/guide was awesome. I won't forget him! I can't recall his name because it was extremely long, but he did an EXCELLENT job guiding us through the island during our drive to PCC. This is our first time to Oahu and he did such a great job in getting us familiar with the area. He was extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome, like we were his own Ohana. He made sure everyone knew which luau we were supposed to go to, where the main theater was, and even where to meet up afterwards for the drop off back to the hotel.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is an AMAZING place! Theres a 15 minute boat ride that takes u around the center to visit the different villages.

The luau was entertaining with great food!

The show was INCREDIBLE!! I really enjoyed watching all the dances. Especially the fire ring guys!!

We went for the late entry and we thought it was still well worth it! Definitely a must go.. and a must go again!!!

We were picked up at our hotel by Henry. He was an excellent driver and guide. We learned so much from him and loved his sense of humor. Will definately come back so that we can spend more time at the PCC. There is so much to experience and learn. The Luau and show were great

On the bus to our destination, a guide named Mori shared interesting information about Hawaii, including things I didn't know even as a repeat visitor. I wish we had a bit more time to explore the villages of each island and shop for souvenirs before the show. I thought the show would be something you could see at a hotel, but it was even more wonderful than I expected.

行きのバスの中、モリさんというガイドさんがハワイについてお話してくださいましたが、リピーターでも知らなかったことがあり、興味深かったです。
ショーの前に各島の村を見たり、お土産を見たりする時間がもう少しあれば良かったと思いました。
ショーはホテルで見る程度のものと思っていたのですが、期待以上に素晴らしかったです。

haha, yes misleading title, BUT what an event! the sharks were amazing and the staff were awsome. The staff know so much about the sharks and ensure ur safety at all times. You get a long time in the water, and lots of views of sharks and small fishes. I recommend going as early as possible to avoid waves as it was hard to breathe at times; and we took the 10am outing! Sign the petition they offer you at the end because wildlife groups are trying to shut them down, and they are in no way harming these amazing sea creatures!

have fun!

The Polynesian Cultural Center was a great experience! The Cultural show was the best. We even got this incredble dessert to go along with it and they were so good! Some sort of fruity type of ice cream. YUM! I highly recommend this! Shelley/Owen from Calgary,AB Canada

Thank you for your assistance via phone and email, even with my last-minute reservation before departing for Hawaii. Thanks to you, I was able to create wonderful memories. The bus pickup was on time, and the guide's stories made the ride enjoyable. The deluxe meal was quite rich and luxurious, and the dessert presentation was impressive. I was very satisfied that it wasn't just a typical buffet found at tourist spots. Despite booking the day before, I got seats in the 10th row, right in the center for the show, which was fantastic. I was also very pleased with the ice cream service during the show. This time I chose the twilight course, but next time I plan to take my time and spend the whole day. I believe it's a place everyone should visit at least once when in Hawaii. And it was a bit of a splurge, but I'm glad I went deluxe.

ハワイ出発直前の予約にも関わらずお電話やメールで対応していただきありがとうございました
そのお蔭でとっても楽しい思い出が出来ました
バスでの出迎えも時間通り・・
ガイドさんの話も楽しく行く途中のバスの中でも楽しめました
食事もデラックスにしてお蔭でかなりリッチで豪華なものでした
スイーツの飾りも請っていて・・
観光地にありがちのバイキングではなくとても満足でした
出発前日の予約にも関わらずショーの席は10列目のど真ん中・・
最高に楽しめました
ショーの途中のアイスのサービスにも大満足・・・
今回はトワイライトコースでしたが次回はゆっくり一日かけていこうと思います
ハワイに行ったら一度は行くべき場所だと思います・・
そして・・
本の少し贅沢ですがデラックスにしてよかったです

Very enjoyable experience, but a long day. The Luau wasn't what I expected. If you are looking for the luau on the beach you won't care for this one. Overall a fantastic place. There are so many things to see. Very friendly staff and guides. The night show was outstanding. You have to experience this if you come to Oahu. Well worth the money

This experience is something that cannot be fully conveyed in words or writing. It can only be understood by those who have experienced it.

The instructors were all cheerful, which made it so that I didn't even feel nervous inside the Cessna. Since the total time was about six hours, I thought we would have a thorough lecture and preparation, but in reality, we just watched a video, received explanations, waited our turn, put on our gear, and before I knew it, we were already in the air!

Just below us, there was a rainbow, and the free fall towards it was the best!! It felt like I was on a swing over a huge map with the parachute.

In any case, it was the best diving experience!!

この経験はとても言葉や活字では伝え切れません。
体験したもの同士でないと伝わらないからです。

インストラクターはみんな陽気で、おかげでセスナ機内でも緊張感を感じることすらありませんでした。
所要時間が6時間ほどあるため、入念にレクチャーを受けて準備して・・・と思っていましたが、実際は淡々とビデオを見て、説明うけて、順番待って、ウェアを装着して、セスナに乗り込んで・・・次に気づけばもう空中でした！

ちょうど、真下に虹が出てそれに向かってのフリーフォールは最高でした！！
パラシュートは大きな地図の上でブランコに乗っているかのような気分。

とにかく、最高なダイビングでした！！

I highly recommend this tour to anyone who has never been to Hawaii!! Our tour guide was super nice and very knowledgeable. We rode the beach cruiser and it was really nice to just ride along the beach, but you have to be careful as you do share the road with cars. It was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and spend the whole day at the North Shore. We had an awesome time and I cannot wait to do it again.

Sam our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun! It was the best tour we went on, on our week long vacation to Oahu.

I booked a deluxe package because I wanted to see the night show from a good seat. The show was very impressive and absolutely fantastic. I was happy to have a seat in the fifth row from the front, close to the center. It felt just like the final scene of the movie "Hula Girls" (of course, it was much more authentic).

I also participated in a daytime tour around the park, where I could watch a small instrument show and had a brief experience with hula and ukulele. However, I wished there were more flexible options for how to spend the daytime. In my case, I wanted to see the night show from a good seat but also had a strong desire to take a hula workshop during the day. I consulted with the guide, but it wasn't possible. I had heard from a friend who works at a travel agency that such changes could be accommodated, so I was hoping to ask the guide on the day of the event. However, the guide who assisted us had only been in the role for three months, so they might not have been accustomed to handling irregular requests.

I was very moved by their efforts to preserve and pass on Polynesian culture. I highly recommend visiting!

夜のショーをいい席で観たかったためデラックスで申し込みました。ショーはとても見ごたえがあって最高でした。席は真ん中に近いブロックの前から５列目を押さえてもらってたので嬉しかったです。まるで映画フラガールの最後のショーの場面のようでした。（もちろんもっと本格的です）
昼間に園内をめぐるツアーに参加しましたがそこでも小さな楽器のショーが観れたりほんの数分ですがフラ体験やウクレレ体験ができたりしました。
ただ、昼間の過ごし方の選択肢にもっと柔軟性があればいいなと思いました。
私の場合夜のショーをいい席で見たいけど昼間はフラのワークショップをがっつり受けてみたい・・・という願望があったのでガイドさんに相談してみましたが無理でした。そういう変更も聞いてもらえるそうなので当日ガイドさんに聞いてみてください・・・と旅行会社に勤める友人から聞いてたのですが(-_-)当日担当してくれたガイドさんが始めてまだ３か月の方だったのでイレギュラーな対応に慣れてなかったのかもしれません。
ポリネシアの文化を守り伝えていこうとしてる姿にとても感動しました。ぜひ足を運んでみてください（＾ｖ＾）

My family and I absolutely loved visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center while in Oahu. I highly recommend spending the extra money and getting the Ambassador All day package. You will get a very personal tour guide of all the Polynesian villages. You are kept well entertained and learn a lot about the Polynesian cultures. The luau and the food was great, and the Night Show was beautiful and entertaining. I wished i had know the we were able to return on the ticket purchased to go back and go through it slower and get to do some of the events. please check out how to return

I participated in the Twilight Deluxe on June 9. The ride to the destination was enjoyable, thanks to the interesting stories from our student guide, and we arrived in no time. The meal was a buffet, so it's best to go with an empty stomach. The show was impressive as we were seated in the third row from the front in the center. There was someone on the same bus who was attending for the second time, and they mentioned, "It's better to join in the afternoon." That made sense to me.

6/9トワイライトデラックスで参加しました。
行きの車中は、学生ガイドさんの話がおもしろくあっという間に目的地に着きました。食事はバイキングでした。お腹はすかして行った方がよいですよ。ショーは真ん中の前から３列目でしたので迫力ありました。同じバスの方で２回目の方がいらっしゃいましてその方曰く「昼から参加した方がいいよ」ということでした。なるほどと思いました。

I had gone to this Luau about 20 years prior and had a very favorable memory of it. This time, I have to say, was disappointing. First off, I bought the half day package. I'm not sure if there was a misunderstanding or what, but our driver ( I also paid for transportation) said that our guide couldn't make it, so he took us on a tour when we got there. I felt the tour was rushed and not very impressive. I suppose for the half day, you shouldn't expect much.

He then took us to dinner a little late, and we were seated in the waaay back of the line, which makes a difference. The tables go to the buffet in order, so if you are towards the back, it's slim pickin's. The buffet itself was average, although considering what we paid, was below average for the price. I didn't get to see anything of the cooking of the pig or anything about the traditions, again, maybe because I was late.

The show, however, was as billed. There were many many different dances, and the dan

This was the MOST AMAZING experience!!! Truly a must do! The sharks were huge and looked awesome from the boat and even more amazing from the water. It seemed surreal. WOW, would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

I joined in the afternoon, but by the time I arrived, the canoe show had already started. I wanted to see it from the beginning... I also wanted to visit more villages and experience some crafts. It was disappointing... The night horizon was wonderful!

お昼から参加したのですが、到着した頃にはカヌーショーは始まってました。最初からみたかったです・・・もっと沢山の村にも行きたかったですし、工作も体験したかったです。残念でした・・・
夜のホライズンは素晴らしかったです！

On the day of the event, it was clear and almost windless. It was the perfect day for diving.

This was my second time skydiving. I forced a slightly reluctant friend to join me.

The location was in the northwest part of Oahu. The scenery looked like something out of Field of Dreams. The hot dog I had while waiting was delicious. A group of Harleys passed by, and the relaxed atmosphere was great.

There was a Japanese explanation video and staff who could communicate in Japanese. There were quite a few participants, around 40 people, including couples and groups. About 40% of the participants were Japanese.

No special knowledge was required. When I dove in Florida before, I had to manage things like reading the altimeter and operating the parachute, which was quite serious. This time, everything was left to the instructors. So, it might be a bit unsatisfying for those who want to do more themselves.

The instructors were very kind and experienced. They picked up on my slight anxiety and kept the mood light and fun. Thank you, Instructor Stephan, for being "the most dangerous instructor" (as George said).

Photos and videos are optional, but I especially recommend the video. When I jumped in Florida, I didn't order the video, so I regretted not having "proof" to show off to someone in Japan. Therefore, it's definitely a good idea to order the video. It's a wonderful video with cool music. Thank you, Ash.

On the day, there were many participants, and I felt the waiting time was a bit long. However, spending time leisurely with a hot dog and beer while watching others jump is also a nice way to spend a holiday.

It's scarier than a roller coaster but not as scary as bungee jumping. I highly recommend this activity for those who have never done it before.

参加当日は、快晴かつほぼ無風。
最高のダイビング日和でした。

スカイダイビングは人生2回目でした。
すこし嫌がる友人を無理やり誘っての参加。

現地は、オアフ島の北西部。
フィールドオブドリームスに出てきそうな風景。
待ち時間に食べたホットドックが美味。
ハーレーの軍団が通ったり、のんびりとした感じがGOODです。

日本語の解説ビデオと、日本語対応可能なスタッフ。
参加者は結構多くて、カップルやグループなど40人くらい。
日本人は全参加者の4割程度でした。

特別な知識は一切不要。
以前フロリダでダイブした時は、高度計の見方や、パラシュートの操作など、
結構自分でする必要があり、かなり本格的でした。
今回は逆で、すべてインストラクター任せでした。
なので、自分でいろいろしたい！という人には物足りないかも知れません。

インストラクターは、とても親切かつ経験豊富な方たちでした。
少し不安になっているこっちの気持ちを汲んでくれて、明るく盛り上げてくれました。
「いちばんきけんなせんせい(George談)」ステファン先生ありがとう。


写真とビデオはオプションですが、ビデオは特にお勧めです。
フロリダで飛んだ時はビデオ撮影を注文しなかったため、日本で誰かに自慢したい時に｢証拠｣がなく、ずっと後悔していました。
なので、ビデオは必ず頼んだほうがいいです。
カッコいい音楽付きの素敵なビデオ。アッシュありがとう。

当日は、参加者が多く、やや待ち時間が長いかな？
と感じました。
まあ、他の人が飛んでるのを見ながら、のんびりとホットドックとビールで時間をつぶすのもまた、いい休日ですよ。

ジェットコースターよりは怖いけど、バンジージャンプよりは怖くありません。
一度もやったことのない人には、かなりお勧めのアクティビティーです。

One of the best activities we went to on Oahu. The overall experience made a lifelong impression. America needs more Aloha!

The Surf Bus tour to the North Shore was the best tour that we took. Our driver Justin was awesome. On the tour of the island he was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of things that we would have missed if we had just taken a rental car. This tour also gave us lots of options as far as activities and a choice of beaches to spend time at. Waimea Bay was the best beach on the island and the jumping rock was a lot of fun. I would recomend this tour to anyone!