All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

My granddaughter came to visit me and picked this over horses. I couldn't believe it but she gets what she wants. We had a great, safe, wonderful time.

I boarded the submarine expecting an underwater stroll in the waters of Hawaii, but to be honest, I was disappointed. The water was murky, making it hard to see, and my whole family got bored halfway through. Additionally, the commentary in Japanese was repetitive, which eventually made us feel sleepy. The father from the family next to us fell asleep partway through. I wish they had considered different diving spots when planning the tour.

潜水艦に乗ってハワイの海中散歩を期待して乗船しましたが、正直がっかりしました。海中が濁っていてよく見えず、家族全員途中で飽きてしまい、また日本語での解説も同じことの繰り返しで最後は眠気を催しました。隣の家族連れのお父さんは途中から眠ってしまいました。もう少し潜る場所を考えてツアーを企画してほしかったです。

If you're visiting Hawaii you must do it! The staff were so friendly, they were also very fun! The music they played was a plus! I will be honest, I was so scared to do this but the staff made it fun, I wanted to do it again! I did the 800ft with my sister, the people in our group were also very fun and friendly. Even when it started to sprinkle, I had an amazing time! They take you pictures with a SIM card that you could purchase, I would recommend that ever since their pictures are great. I will be doing this again when I go to Waikiki!

We had a great time! I would recommend it for a fun night.

It was the only tour I participated in on Oahu, and it was truly wonderful.

The tour trolley bus arrived a little earlier than the scheduled time at the meeting point. We were taken by a driver who spoke a bit of Japanese and was quite friendly, traveling mainly with other Japanese participants. Most of the staff were locals, and although their Japanese was limited, we were able to communicate.

After checking in, we waited a bit before moving to the boat. On the boat, there were other Japanese participants and a beautiful sister duo from California. We headed out to sea in perfect weather, and one by one, we went parasailing! We soared much higher than I had expected, and it felt amazing.

For an additional $30, the local staff would take photos of us with a DSLR from the boat. Everyone on our boat purchased this option. It seems that tips are also expected, but we only brought exactly $30 in cash, so that's all we could give (sorry!). Everyone else was tipping around $5.

They also captured beautiful scenery and videos, creating wonderful memories. One of the fellow participants, who was on their second trip, was flying with a waterproof camera and took photos from above, so I want to try that next time!

Basically, they drop you into the sea at the end, but if you say "dry please," it seems you can finish without getting wet. I highly recommend that everyone experience this!

オアフ島で唯一参加したツアーだったのですが、本当に気持ち良かったです。

集合場所に予定時間よりすこし早くツアーのトロリーバスが到着していました。
日本語が若干喋れるがたいのいい運転手に連れてかれて、主に日本人の参加者と共に移動。
スタッフさんはほとんどが現地の人でしたが、日本語は片言ですが通じていました。
チェックインした後少し待ってボートへ移動。
ボートに乗ったのは他に日本人やカリフォルニアから来たという美人姉妹といっしょでした。
最高な天気の中、ボートで沖へ移動し、一組ずつパラセイリング！
思っていたよりずっと高く舞い上がって、本当に気持ち良かったです。
追加で３０ドル払うと現地スタッフが一眼レフでボートから写真を撮ってくれます。
僕たちのボートはみなさん購入していました。
その他にチップも必要なようですが、私たちは現金を３０ドルちょうどしか持っていかなかったので、それだけ払いました（ごめんなさい！！）。皆さん５ドルぐらいのチップを払っていました。
風景や動画も撮ってくれていて本当にいい思い出になりました。
２回目の参加という同乗者は防水カメラで飛んでいて、上からも写真をとっていたので、
次回はトライしたいです！
基本的には最後に海に落としてくれるのですが、ドライプリーズと言えば、
水につからずに終了できるようです。
皆さんも是非体験してみてください！

This was my second sunset cruise. I made a reservation from Japan. It seems to be quite popular, and it's sometimes hard to get a spot with local bookings. The restrooms are not very clean, but they are available. If you ask the crew, they will guide you. If you're worried about seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance. In winter, I think it might be a bit cold for the sunset, so it's a must-do when visiting Hawaii in the summer.

2回目のサンセットクルーズ。日本から予約していきました。人気があるようで、現地予約では、とれないことも。
トイレも綺麗ではないですが、一応あります。クルーに尋ねると教えてくれます。船酔いが心配な方は、事前に酔い止めを飲まれることをお勧めします。
冬は、サンセットは少し寒いカナと思うので夏場にハワイを訪れた時のmustです。

This was relaxing and awesome! We got to see turtles and dolphins on this sailing cruise. You get to see the beautiful view of the city and diamond head. Great price for this!

On the second day of our honeymoon in Hawaii, we participated in this cruise. There was one other Japanese couple besides us. As mentioned in the reviews, there were many foreign participants. Some even brought along their 0-year-old children!

The Mai Tai served was incredibly delicious! However, I was worried about the restroom situation, so I couldn't enjoy it as much as I would have liked... If only the restrooms were properly managed! I think it would have been an outstanding cruise.

ハワイへの新婚旅行の２日目にこちらのクルーズに参加しました。
日本人は私たちの他にもう一組。
口コミ通り外国人の参加者が多かったです。
中には0歳時のお子ちゃま連れも！

サーブされたマイタイはめちゃくちゃおいしかったです！
ただトイレの心配が先立ち、あまり頂けなかったのが残念……。
トイレさえちゃんとあれば！
文句なしのクルーズだったと思います。

It was one of the best things i did over at Hawaii! First thing! Wonderful view from 800ft! The staff was really nice, and the guys were quite funny. The services were great. On time! enjoyed every minute of it! I highly recommend them!

When our original fireworks sail was canceled, we were told this sail would be comparable. However, when the confirmation was sent it clearly stated we would not see the fireworks regularly scheduled on Friday evenings since we would be ashore before the fireworks began. We were devastated. BUT... much to our surprise and NOT mentioned on line or the confirmation/voucher documents, we sailed amidst the local sailboat club's Friday sunset "race". It was absolutely breathtaking to sail with several other boats in the sunset. The crew make some awesome Maitai's too! Enjoy!!!

The beauty of the catamaran, where you can feel close to the ocean, was something I experienced last year when I was lucky enough to encounter sea turtles and dolphins during the daytime. This year, I joined to see the beautiful sunset. When we set sail, there were many clouds, and I worried whether we would be able to see the sunset, but soon it cleared up, and we enjoyed about two hours of sailing. The scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head changing with the light of the sunset, the endlessly deep blue sea, and the breathtaking beauty of the sunset shining even more brightly at dusk were all unforgettable. Although we were the only Japanese on the catamaran, which felt completely foreign, we shared the emotion of the beautiful sunset and took photos together, feeling the goodness of peace despite our different backgrounds. (We had visited Pearl Harbor during the day.) Drinks were free, with unlimited Mai Tais and soft drinks. (I brought snacks purchased at ABC Store.) While the foreign guests seemed fine, it was quite chilly on the water, and I was glad I brought a long-sleeve shirt. (If I participate again, I plan to bring socks as well.) The crew spoke only English, so I didn't quite understand the explanation about the restroom... It seemed like you had to open the lid and go down to use it. (We followed the advice from reviews and used the restroom just before boarding.) By the time the sunset was over and we returned to the Sheraton beach, everything around us was dyed pink, creating a beautiful memory that felt like a dream. There was a box for tips when disembarking, so I think it's a good idea to bring a little money.

海を近くに感じられるカタマラン号の良さは，昨年昼間にホヌやイルカに出会うというラッキーもあって，経験済みでした。今年は，美しい夕陽を見たいと参加しました。出航時は雲が多く，夕陽は見られるかしらと心配しましたが，ほどなく晴れ，二時間ばかりのセーリングを楽しみました。夕陽に照らされて刻々と変わっていくワイキキやダイアモンドヘッド等の風景，どこまでも碧く藍色の海，そして日の入り時に一層まばゆく輝く夕陽の美しさ。日本人は，私達だけという完全アウェイ状態のカタマラン号の中でしたが，人種は違っても，美しい夕陽に共に感動したり，写真を取り合ったりと平和の良さもしみじみ感じました。（昼間，パールハーバーを訪れていたので。）飲み物はFreeドリンク。マイタイ，ソフトドリンク飲み放題。（ABCストアで買ったおつまみ持参しました。）外国の方達は平気そうでしたが，海上はとても肌寒く，長袖持参していて良かったです。（次回参加することがあれば，靴下も持って行くつもりです。）クルーの方達は英語のみなので，トイレの説明をされたようですが，よく分からず・・・。どうやら蓋を開けて下に行って用を足していました。（私達は，口コミのアドバイス通りに，乗船間際にトイレを済ませておきました。）夕陽が沈み，シェラトンの浜辺に帰る頃は，辺り一面ピンク色に染まり，夢のような美しい思い出になりました。下船時にチップを入れる箱がありました。少しのお金を持参されるのが良いかなと思います。

What a great way to spend a Hawaiian sunset!
Capt Jake and Travis made sure we enjoyed our cruise.
Dinner at the Shorebird was good, Friday night fireworks and Karaoke was a bonus

Really enjoyed the sail - is the right amount of time and a great way to see Waikiki. Our daughter enjoyed going over the waves and watching sailing in action. Only problem was the on board music. Loud 60/70s rock music - what a way to spoil a peaceful sail! Got to be a better playlist out there for sailing - or how about listening to the waves?!

I booked this tour for my husband, who loves roller coasters. I have a fear of heights, so I was really scared, but surprisingly, it was okay. The parasailing, which slowly rises high, seems to be recommended even for those with a fear of heights. If you're going to do it, I recommend challenging yourself to the highest feet.

ジェットコースター大好きの夫のためにこのツアーを申し込みました。私は高所恐怖症なので本当に嫌でビビっていましたが、意外と大丈夫でした。ゆっくり高く上がるパラセイリングは、高所恐怖症の人にも勧められそうです。どうせやるなら、一番高いフィートに挑戦することをおススメします。

This year, I chose a different Mai Tai catamaran than the one I rode last year. The departure location was a bit hard to find, as it was behind the Sheraton Waikiki, but fortunately, the people I shared the ride with, including some foreigners, were all very nice. We had a great time taking pictures together and enjoying each other's company. I definitely want to do this again when I come back to Waikiki.

今年は昨年乗ったのとちがうこのマイタイカタマラン号をチョイスしました。出発場所はシェラトンワイキキの裏側とちょっと分かりにくかったのですが、幸いかどうかわかりませんが、乗りあった人たちが、外人の方も含め非常に良い方たちばかりで、みんなで和気あいあいと写真を撮り合ったりと非常に楽しい時間を過ごせました。またワイキキに来たら必ずオプションしたいと思います。

My wife and I had a great time on the sunset cruise. Made some great new friends form Germany and Australia, and the drinks kept comin'! We would recomment this one to anyone looking for fun on the water. It's a little more than some others, but that helps keep the kids away. If you are looking for a booze cruise without the screaming children, this is the one!

I went on a training trip to Hawaii with my company. A van picks you up from the hotel. After visiting each hotel, we arrived at the boat dock. After switching to the boat and departing, we put on life jackets before heading out to sea. There were about three other groups on the same tour, and we took turns parasailing. You can also purchase photos taken by the tour staff (around $30 per group). While parasailing, it feels amazing to be floating in the air, but while waiting for your turn, you are swayed by the waves, so if you are prone to motion sickness, it's better to take some anti-nausea medication. We reached a height of 150 meters, but since there was only ocean around, it didn't feel as high as I expected. At the end, we splashed into the sea and were lifted up one last time before finishing. This is definitely a tour you should experience if you go to Hawaii!

会社の研修旅行でハワイに行ったときにしました。ホテルまではバンで迎えに来てくれます。各ホテルを回ったあと、船乗り場に到着。船に乗り換え出発後、沖に出るまでにライフジャケットを装着します。おなじツアーのグループが他に3組ほどいて、順番にパラセイリングをします。ツアーの人の撮影した写真（USBメモリ）を買うこともできます。（1グループで30ドルくらいだったかな）パラセイリング中は宙に浮いているのですごく気持ちが良いですが、順番が待っている間はずっと波にゆられているので、乗り物酔いをしやすい人は酔い止めをのんだほうがよいです。高さ150メートルでしたが、まわりに海しかないので思ったより高さはそんなに感じなかったです。最後に海ポチャしてまた一瞬高くあげられて終了です。ハワイに行ったらぜひ体験してほしいツアーです！！

First of all, I was 40 minutes late for the meeting at the hotel. When I got there, it felt like our flying time was shorter compared to other groups, which made me wonder, but since I'm not good at English, I couldn't ask. However, it turned out to be short, and other members of the group noticed something was off as well. One of them negotiated for the photo fee (the photos taken by the staff) to be waived. Thanks to that, I felt a bit better knowing that there are good people in the world.

Later, I received a message from the tour company saying that I had booked for 120 meters but only flew for 45 meters, and they would refund the difference. So, it seems that only the local staff was unpleasant, and I think I was just unlucky. I feel foolish for not being able to assess the situation on the spot and for giving a tip to the local staff.

まず、ホテルまでの待ち合わせに、４０分も遅れて来ました。現地では他のグループに比べて飛んでる時間が短い気がして、あれ？と思いましたが英語が苦手なので聞くことも出来ず。しかし、やはり短かったようで、他のグループの方も異変に気づいており、その方が写真代(スタッフにお願いする写真)を無料になるよう交渉してくれてました。おかげで世の中には良い方もいるんだなーという気持ちになり、少し気分が救われました。その後、ツアー会社から120mで申し込んでいましたが、45mしか飛んでなかったと連絡があり、その差額分を返金するとの連絡がありました。よって、現地のスタッフだけが嫌な方で、運が悪かったのかなーと思います。その場で状況が判断出来ず、現地スタッフにチップを払ってしまった自分が情けないです。

At first, I was confused because I didn't know where to meet, and I was surprised that the welcoming vehicle was something like a trolley. However, they called out to me properly, so I was able to get on safely.
The captains were great and kept the atmosphere lively, making it enjoyable even when we weren't parasailing.
I hadn't planned on taking photos and only brought a minimal amount of money, so I regretted not bringing more when I saw how many photos they took.
I highly recommend it! It was super fun!

最初、集合場所もわからなくて戸惑いましたが、お迎えの車もまさかトロリーの様なものとはおもわずまた戸惑いました(笑)でもきちんと声をかけてくれたので無事に乗れました。
キャンプテン達が良かったのか盛り上げてくれて、パラーセリングしてない間も楽しく、とても良かったです！
そして写真を頼むつもりもなく、最低限のお金しか持ってこなかったので、こんなに写真撮ってくれるならもっとお金持って来れば良かった〜て後悔しました。
オススメです！超楽しかったです！

Great time. My daughter got sea sicked but other than we had a lot of fun.

We went out to the open sea for some activities.
I challenged myself to 120 meters and could see birds flying below me.
At first, I was a bit anxious, but once I took off, it was very quiet and over in no time.
For $30, you can have photos taken.

海の沖のほうに出てアクティビティをします。
１２０mにチャレンジし鳥が自分より下を飛んでいるのがわかります。
最初は少し不安でしたが、飛立つととても静かであっという間でした。
３０＄払うと写真を撮ってもらえます。

I participated for the first time this time at the request of my companion.

We headed to the sea on a wild trolley driven by an old man with long gray hair... It was a different kind of intensity compared to a sightseeing trolley, and I thought it was an attraction in itself. (laughs)

In the midst of that wild trolley ride, I was casually made to sign a document stating that they wouldn't take responsibility if something happened. (laughs)

After that, we checked in at a booth by the seaside (they spoke Japanese), and waited for the welcoming boat next to the booth. We were the only Japanese participants, and there were people from various Asian countries and a family from Australia, which made me a bit worried. Plus, there wasn't much shade, so I got a little tired.

After waiting for about 10 minutes, the boat arrived. A cheerful person who could speak broken Japanese guided us to the boat, and we took off at full speed into the sea...

I checked reviews beforehand and saw that some people got seasick, so I took motion sickness medication. The small boat sped along, jumping over waves, so I recommend taking medicine if you're prone to motion sickness. After that, even when others were flying, the boat was still quite bumpy.

Before I knew it, I was strapped into the equipment, told to sit here, and had the gear fastened on me, and then we were off into the sky...

There was no time to think about being "scared" as we were launched into the air. (laughs)

Being up in the sky felt strange, and I naturally smiled. We didn't request the photo service ($30), so we tried to take pictures ourselves, but due to the fear, we couldn't manage any selfies... (laughs)

I thought it would have been fun to capture interesting footage if we had brought a GoPro.

However, this strange experience left a huge impression on me even without photos, and in the end, I'm glad I tried flying.

But I might not recommend it for those who are afraid of heights? I was shaking while enjoying it. (laughs) There’s no feeling of floating like on a roller coaster during the ups and downs, so you can rest assured.

Honestly, I felt that there wasn't much difference between 110 meters and 150 meters, so I chose 110 meters and was very satisfied. I don't think higher is necessarily better. Next time, I might consider participating at 50 meters.

For those who are hesitant, I suggest starting at 50 meters...

同行者の希望で今回初めて参加しました。

白髪ロン毛のおじさんが運転する爆走トロリーで海へ…
観光トロリーとは違う激しさを体感できこちらもアトラクションかと思いました。笑

そんな爆走トロリーの中で死亡しても責任はとりません的な書類に、
さらっとサインをさせられました。笑

その後、海辺のブース？にて受付をし（日本語が通じました）
ブース横で迎えの船を待っていました。
参加者は日本人は我々だけで、アジア系の方々、オーストラリアからいらしたご家族
など多国籍で少し心配かつ日陰があまりないのでちょっと疲れました。

１０分くらい待ったあとに船が到着。
カタコトの日本語が話せる愉快な方が船まで誘導してくれ、
そのまま大爆走で海原へ…

事前にレビューをチェックしたところ、船酔いをした方がいらしたので、
酔い止めを飲みました。小型船でぶっ飛ばし、波をどんどん超えていくので、
苦手な方は薬を飲むことをお勧めします。そのあと、他の方が
飛んでいるときにも船に乗っているのでそこでも結構揺れました。

そしてあっという間に器具をつけられ、ここに座れと言われ、
カチャカチャ装具をつけられ、空へ…

「怖い」など考える暇もなく飛ばされてしまいました。笑

空の上は不思議な気持ちになり、自然と笑顔になりました。
我々は写真のサービス（３０ドル）をお願いしなかったので、
自分たちで写真を撮ろうとしましたが、恐怖のあまり、自撮りはできず・・・笑

Go proなどを持っていったら面白い映像を撮れただろうなと思いました。

でもこの不思議な体験は写真を撮らずともすごーーーく印象に残っており、
結果的には飛んでみてよかったと思っています。

しかし高いところが苦手な方にはおすすめしないかも？
私は楽しみながらも震えてました。笑
上り下りでジェットコースターのようなふーっと浮く間隔は全くないのでご安心を。

高さも110メートルでも150メートルでも正直変わらない気がして、
110メートルにしましたが大満足です。高ければいいというものではないと思います。
次は50メートルで参加してもいいかなと思っています。

迷っている方もまずは50メートルからどうぞ…

Very nice boat and crew. Good drinks but would have preferred an open bar like the Island Magic. Delightful sail. Would do again.

Delightful evening sail with an open bar. It was FUN and a gorgeous sail. Loved the crew. Great job guys!

We had a better time than expected. My daughter got motion sickness but everyone had a great time.

Waikiki was the destination of our honeymoon and a Fireworks Cocktail Cruise sounded perfect! I didn't anticipate how DARK it would be when arriving to the boat. It should have been obvious...but I didn't think about it. It was cumbersome to board the boat due to the tide and needing to board from another area a catamaran had left from. This meant we had to walk over a concrete divide that had been slightly eroded to access the ship. Was a little tricky.
The staff for the event was great. Full of energy and kept everyone informed of what was happening. The boat was full of happy tourists ready to party. Drinks flowed quickly and if you were adept enough to weave through the crowd in bobbing waves--there was not problem in accessing beverages. Since it was super dark, it was hard to see how to get around the boat. We unfortunately sat by the toilet on deck which was hysterical. It basically was a clear plastic top that opened and you climbed down stairs that felt like a propped up ladder. Inside it was really tight to move (duh, it's a catamaran). My husband said he didn't know how women would actually use it if they needed to sit. Best of all was---since it was so dark, the only light you could see was from the toilet; and if you were down there...EVERYONE could look down and see you. It was one of my favorite take-aways from the experience.

Overall the cruise was fun, staff was great, and drinks were solid. Hard part is having only a few minutes of fireworks...and then floating around in the dark with a boombox and sitting next to the bathroom.

If I was to book a cocktail cruise again...I'd choose the happy hour to enjoy the sunset.

Crew was great, they treated you like long time friends.
The drinks were awesome and not the watered down ones you get with other all you can drink tours. Part of the fun was getting on and off the boat.
Only negative comment was that the head had a see through hatch, but I would do this trip again. I highly recommend this sail trip.

Absolutely recommended!!!!!!!

Last time (last year) it was canceled due to a hurricane. This was my second try.

The boat was full. I think there were about 40 people on board. Japanese was not spoken. There was one other group of Japanese guests, probably.

I was worried about seasickness (I usually get seasick easily), but no problem!!!

I enjoyed the view of Waikiki from the sea,

and then,

I was so excited by the sea, the rainbow, the dolphins, and the sunset that I couldn't focus on anything else^^

The Mai Tai was close to orange juice, but I had three cups. I think this amount is just right. If it were stronger in alcohol, I would probably get seasick.

The cocktails were only Mai Tai. There were other juices available.

Anyway, I was moved by the sea, the rainbow, the dolphins, and the sunset. The dolphins seemed to be playing with the boat in groups.

I want to ride again next time!!!

Without a doubt, it's a hall of fame experience.

絶対オススメ！！！！！！！

前回（去年）申込時に、ハリケーンで中止に。
再度のトライでした。

船は、満員。40名位乗ってたんじゃないかと思います。
日本語は、通じません。
日本人のお客さんも他1組、多分。

船酔いを気にしてましたが（普段酔いやすいタイプです）
ノープロブレム！！！

ワイキキを海から眺め、

そして、

海と虹とイルカと夕陽に
興奮でそれどころじゃなかったです^^

マイタイは、オレンジジュースに近かったけれど、3杯飲みました。
多分このくらいが良いのでしょう。
アルコール強めだと船酔いしちゃうでしょうね。

カクテルは、マイタイのみ。
他はジュースがありました。

とにかく、海と虹とイルカと夕陽に感動。
イルカは群れになって船とじゃれあってるみたいでした。

次もまた乗りたい！！！

間違いなく、殿堂入りです。

This was my sixth trip to Hawaii. This time, I visited for my niece's wedding, and a friend recommended that I definitely check it out! Elvis, Gaga, Michael Jackson... it was so much fun! The dinner, which even included lobster, was satisfying for the price! I also enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the night streets! I highly recommend it for those who want to relax on Oahu!

６度目のハワイ。今回は姪の結婚式での訪問だったので、友人に「絶対いいよ！」と薦められて観させていただきました。エルビス、ガガ、マイケルジャクソン。。。おもしろかった！楽しかった！ロブスターまであったディナーもあのお値段にしては満足です(^^♪
のんびり散歩しながら夜の街も満喫できました！
オワフ島でのんびりしたい方にはおすすめです！

The singer came up to the audience, and there was a lot of excitement with handshakes and more. I participated in the cocktail show, which included one drink, and I was able to order various cocktails. The venue was easy to see from my seat, which was in a great location, and I had a wonderful time. The photo opportunity after the show was also nice.

シンガーが客席に上がって、握手など大変盛り上がりました。カクテルショーに参加でしたが、ドリンク１パイ付でしたが、いろいろなカクテルを頼めて、ショー会場も見やすく、席もいいところで、大変楽しかったです。ショー後の、記念写真タイムも良かったです。