All Reviews for Waikiki Beach, Oahu

Great time had by all, we went on Christmas Day, highly recommend to all, friendly and fun staff

The weather was great, and the show was held successfully. I got a bit lost on my way there and arrived just in time for the start, but since I had a premium seat, I ended up in the front row. The buffet had a lot of delicious food. The hula dance and fire dance were very impressive and exciting. In the conch shell blowing contest, a Japanese person won!

好天に恵まれ、無事ショーが開催されました。
現地に向かっているとちょっと迷ってしまい、開始時間ギリギリに着いたのですが、プレミアムシートだったためか席は一番前の席でした。
ビュッフェもお料理がたくさんあり美味しかったです。
フラダンスやファイヤーダンスも迫力満点でとても興奮しました。
ホラ貝吹きコンテストでは日本人の方が優勝されてました笑

We were blessed with good weather on the day.
As we headed to the meeting point, we found an open-air bus!
It was a very pleasant ride to the activity location.
However, while heading out to sea by boat, one family member got seasick... it was quite rocky.
If you're prone to motion sickness, don't forget to take some medication.
The paragliding itself was amazing, as we went up to a very high point with the best view!

当日はお天気にも恵まれました。
集合場所に向かうとオープンエアーのバス！
アクティビティの場所までとても気持ちよく向かいました。
が、沖合いに船で向かっていると家族の１人が船酔い...けっこう揺れます。
酔いやすい方は酔い止めの服用を忘れずに。
肝心のパラセイリングはとても高いところまで上って最高の眺めでした！

The sunset was absolutely beautiful! There were only my husband and I, along with one elderly parent-child pair, and the atmosphere was great with lively English-speaking guests! The staff didn't speak Japanese, but my husband and I, who can't speak any English at all, had no particular problems.
For those who will be boarding in the future, please note that a jacket is essential! I boarded on December 20, and it was very windy that day, so it got cold once we went offshore. It was also quite rocky! I'm not sure if there are restrooms available, but considering it's cold and you'll be drinking alcohol, please keep the restroom situation in mind when boarding.

夕日がとっても綺麗でした！日本人は私達夫婦とあと一組の年配親子だけで、ノリのよい英語圏の方ばかりでそれがまた雰囲気がよかったです！スタッフは日本語は通じませんでしたが、英語が全く話せない私達夫婦でしたが特に問題はなかったです。
これから乗る方に注意してもらうことは、上着は必須です！１２月２０日に乗ったのですが、この日はとっても風が強くて沖合に出ると寒かったです。そしてとっても揺れました！あとお手洗いが有るのか無いのかわからないですが、寒いしお酒も飲むのでお手洗いの事も考慮して乗船して下さい。

We made our own fun. I had to drive, so no alcool for me, but the gf got drunk with their delicious cocktail and champagne. It was friday, so we stayed on the waikiki beach waiting in line for the beach restaurant ShoreBird, watching the fireworks and coming inside to grill our own fosh afterward. It was a great night. I recommend going on a friday. We wanted to go to Chinatown after, for the first friday of the month (they have a celebration) but we got lost, and it was too late. But the sunset sail itself was great. Not many seats, so we just sat on the floor.

Instructors knew their gig, we had a blast, even my gf who is afraid of heights thought it was not scary (at 500 feet).

My sister and I jumped 150 meters, but surprisingly, I got sick in the air. I took motion sickness medication before going, which helped with the car ride, but the boat's swaying was quite strong, and I quickly felt unwell. Although I felt sick, the activity itself was really fun. For those who want to try it, I recommend taking motion sickness medication and not eating beforehand.

姉と二人で１５０ｍ飛びましたが、なんと空中でもどしてしまいました。酔い止めは飲んで行ったのですが、車の揺れには効いても、ボートの揺れはかなり強く、すぐに気分が悪くなってしまいました。酔って気持ちが悪いということはありましたが、アクティビティ自体は、すごく楽しかったです。挑戦される方には、酔い止めを必ず飲むこと以外に、食事をしてこないことをおススメします。

We had a great time on the submarine! Our guide was the best.

It was fun because, whether by chance or not, there were more people from America and Australia than Japanese, and we had a lively and cheerful time while parasailing. Tips were necessary.

たまたまなのか、日本人よりもアメリカ、オーストラリアの方の比率が高く、パラセイル中も和気藹々として盛り上がったので楽しかったです。
チップが必要でした。

This was an awesome adventure. We had 8 people in our group and the crew was so courteous and accommodating in helping our 82 year old Mom to get on and off the catamaran. The Fireworks Friday Sail is a must if visiting Honolulu. We enjoyed and will definitely do this activity again when we visit. Everything was just perfect. Thanks.

The sunset before boarding the ship was also moving. I ended up getting seasick, which made it impossible for my girlfriend to enjoy the fireworks. I'm sorry, as the fireworks must have been amazing.

船に乗る前の夕日も感動です。船酔いをしてしまい彼女に花火どころではない状況を作らせてしまいました。花火は最高だったはずなのにごめんなさい。

I was late to the gathering, but everyone was kind and accommodating. Thank you very much. I made some really great memories. If I get the chance to go again, I would like to try the 150m next time.

集合に遅れてしまいましたが、みなさん親切に対応してくださいました。
本当にありがとうございました。
すごくイイ思い出ができました。
もしまた行けたら今度は150mに挑戦してみたいです。

Nice bar and restaurant. Buffet salad bar with hot items, grill your own meat or seafood. Fun activity.

Beautiful night, great ride, well organized, good booze and tunes.

A must to do if staying in Waikiki

On November 13, 2015, I took my first ride on the Holokai Catamaran. I actually wanted to book the dinner cruise I used last time, but it was fully booked, so I signed up for this plan instead. In the end, I think it was a good choice.

The meeting place was Waikiki Beach, so I could walk there from my hotel, the Hyatt Regency. I changed into clothes that I didn't mind getting wet and headed out. However, there are two "Outrigger" locations on Waikiki Beach, which unexpectedly made me a bit anxious.

That said, I arrived at the meeting place safely and was able to participate. We set sail at 5 PM and enjoyed a sunset cruise while sipping cocktails and beer.

There was no guidance in Japanese, so I spent some time observing, but I quickly got used to it and enjoyed 3 to 4 cocktails while swaying with the waves. The boat was small, so everyone around me quickly became friendly, but unfortunately, a bit of English proficiency is necessary here.

We encountered a light rain along the way, but there was no place to escape, so I just had fun with the other foreigners around me. After that, a rainbow appeared over Waikiki, which felt like a great bonus. The sense of connection with nature on a small yacht, which you can't experience on a dinner cruise, was truly the best.

I was worried about the restroom situation, but it wasn't as bad as I had feared, which was a relief. Well, I think it's best not to have to go at all, but... this is just my personal opinion.

If I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to sign up for this again. Thank you!

2015年11月13日、ホロカイ・カタマラン号に初めて乗りました。
ホントは前回利用したディナークルーズを申し込もうと思ったけど、
満員だったため、こちらのプランに申し込みました。
結果としてはこちらにして、良かったと思います。

集合場所はワイキキビーチだったので、投宿先のハイアットリージェンシーからも
徒歩で行け、一旦ホテルで濡れても構わない格好に着替え、向かいました。
ただ集合場所の『アウトリガー』はワイキキビーチに２ヶ所あり、
想定外に焦ってしまいました。

とは言うものの、無事に集合場所へ辿り着き、参加できました。
５時に出航してカクテルやビールを飲みながら、サンセットクルーズを
満喫できました。

日本語でのガイダンスがなく、少し様子を見ながら、過ごしていましたが
すぐに慣れ、波に揺られながら、カクテルを３～４杯いただきました。
狭い船内なので、周囲では直ぐに打ち解けた様子でしたが、
ここは悲しいかな、多少の英語力が必要です。

途中で軽く雨にも当たられましたが、逃れる場所もなく、
ただただ周囲の外国人と一緒にはしゃぎ回ってました。
でもその後はワイキキの街に虹がかかり、お得感満載でした。
ディナークルーズでは味わえない、小さなヨットでの自然との一体感は、
やっぱり最高です。

危惧していたトイレも、覚悟したほどではなく、安心しました。
まぁ行かないに越したことは無いと思いますが、
…まぁこれは個人的な感想なので。

もしまたハワイへ行けるなら、また申し込みたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

A graduation trip with my best friend, just the two of us girls. I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first time surfing in Hawaii, so I signed up for a school. The staff was friendly, and surfing in Waikiki was a dream! It was simply the best! That's all I can say!

卒業旅行で親友と女子２人旅。ハワイは何度も来てますが、ハワイでサーフィンをするのは初めてなので、スクールでお願いしました。スタッフはフレンドリーだし、ワイキキでサーフィン！夢でした！とにかく最高！その一言です！

We absolutely loved this boat and its staff. I can to Hawaii to visit my sorority sister. So one might imagine how we partied in our college days. Although this wasn't a wild rager, the staff was hilarious, other passengers were super friendly, and the boat was fun (liquor helped). From beginning to end the whole experience was effortless and well worth every penny. We are actually making it a tradition every time we go to Hawaii. It's good for all ages and an amazing way to experience the beauty of Waikiki.

The weather was a little disappointing with some light rain but aside from that everything was fantastic. Fireworks were spectacular and the evening was topped off by a lovely bbq dinner - so good we went back again!

My first parasailing experience. I chose the lowest option available, but it was more than enough. I'm not sure if they adjust the height based on the person (^ ^).

It was incredibly thrilling, and the views were amazing. It finishes quickly in the morning, and the morning breeze felt great; the trolley ride was also fantastic. I paid $30 for photos, and they turned out beautifully, so I highly recommend it♡. The fact that you can't come back unless everyone participates was a bit annoying, though, haha. I want to do it again!!

初パラセーリング。選べるなかで一番低いものにしたけど、十分です。というか人に合わせて高さ変えてるのかよくわかりません(^ ^)

すごくすごくスリリングで素敵な景色が見れます。朝の時間ですぐ終わりますし、朝の風邪が気持ちよくてトロリーも最高でした。
30ドルで写真もお願いしたけど、素敵にとってもらえるのでオススメです♡
全員やらないと帰ってこれないのがちょっと嫌かも笑
またやりたいな！！

It was very convenient to depart from the beach in front of the Sheraton Hotel where we stayed. There were about 50 people on board, and we were the only four Japanese. All the crew and other passengers looked foreign, and the language was English ONLY, so we couldn't understand the detailed explanations at all, but it actually made it feel more like we were abroad, which was fun.

Feeling the wind and the splashes of the waves while watching the sunset over Waikiki Beach created a sense of unity that you can't experience on a large ship, and it was the best.

Although there is a restroom available, it seems you have to open a lid about 50 cm on the deck and go down a vertical ladder (I saw two men go down), so I wouldn't recommend it for women.

私たちが泊まっていたシェラトンホテル前ビーチからの出航でとても便利でした。
定員50人ほどで、日本人は私たち4人だけ、クルー他乗客全員見た目も外人、言葉も英語ONLYで、細かな説明などはサッパリわかりませんでしたが、反って外国に来た感おお有りで楽しかったです。
風と波しぶきを感じながら、ワイキキビーチの夕暮れ、サンセットを見られて、大型船では味わえない一体感が最高でした。
お手洗いは有りとなってますが、デッキにある50㎝くらいの蓋を開けて、垂直はしごを降りていくようで（男性が2人ほどいかれてましたが）女性にはおすすめできません。

We had a great time on the sail and the swim with the turtles. The crew was great, you can tell they really love what they do and want to make sure your excursion is a memorable one. We would do it again.

I decided to book parasailing this time because it seemed like the most exciting ocean activity. I can do banana boat rides and jet skiing anytime, but flying in the sky is something you can't do every day. I had heard about my friend's experience doing it before, so I was determined to try it.

It was my first time booking a tour online, but it was manageable as long as you have a computer (laughs). There were quite a few details to fill out.

On the day of parasailing, the local driver arrived at the hotel right on time to pick us up. I handed over the voucher printed in Japan. Although Japanese wasn't understood, the driver was very cheerful and friendly. Even though he didn't speak English, I managed to understand the meaning of a few words and communicated through gestures, which was fun! I felt a bit regretful that I couldn't speak English (laughs).

We picked up other participants one after another and headed to the marina. Most of them were Japanese couples, including us. The driver wasn't a Japanese guide, but he kindly shared recommendations for delicious local restaurants while driving, which was helpful.

As for clothing, it's basically fine to stay in your swimsuit and just wear something over it. A water-resistant hoodie like mine is sufficient. Just make sure to put your towel, phone, camera, and money in a waterproof bag. I was trying to take pictures while flying (laughs).

When we arrived at the marina, there was a local staff member who could speak Japanese, which was a relief! They took pictures of us flying and saved them on an SD card, which they sell back to you for $30.

The boat captain and staff were manly Americans! They were very kind! R&B music was blasting from the speakers on the boat, which really pumped up the mood. I would love to go sea bass fishing on this boat (laughs). We departed from the marina and headed offshore.

We set up the equipment and were connected to a huge parachute. The moment the captain released the wire... we shot up into the sky (laughs)! It was incredibly high, and the view was amazing! I had no idea flying could feel this good. The staff on the boat were taking pictures with a DSLR camera (laughs). It was the best! This is perfect for anyone who dreams of flying!

However, when we took off, there was a sudden downpour, and we were caught in heavy rain while in the air! I quickly took a lot of pictures and videos with my waterproof phone!

I felt like a pilot escaping from a downed fighter jet (laughs). Eventually, the wire was reeled in, but some people were dropped into the sea. We also ended up splashing into the water!

It became an amazing memory.

I'm not quite sure, but it seems like you can choose the height you fly at, yet everyone was at 150 meters, right? On the boat, no one was checking who was flying at what height. I have a feeling that even if you book for 90 meters, you might end up flying at 150 meters. Can someone try it? If that's the case, it might be better to book at the cheaper rate.

Anyway, it was incredibly fun!

On the way back, we bought the SD card and were taken back to the hotel. Since we are Japanese, let's remember to follow etiquette and place towels on the seats for the ride home!

今回パラセーリングを申し込んだのは、海のアクティビティで一番エキサイティングに思えたからです。
バナナボートやジェットはいつでも出来ますから。空に舞い上がるなんてなかなか出来ないですよね。
友人が以前やってた体験談を聞いてたので、絶対にやろうと思いました。
初めてインターネットでツアーを申し込んだ訳ですが、まあまあ、パソコンがあれば気合いで申し込めますね(笑)登録内容は多いですが。

パラセーリング当日、時間ぴったりに現地のドライバーさんがホテルまで迎えに来てくれました。
日本で印刷したバウチャーを渡しました。
日本語は通じなかったんですが、かなり明るく気さくなドライバーさんで、英語わからなかったですが、一個の単語の意味を理解し、ジェスチャーでなんとかコミュニケーションとれて楽しかったです！逆に自分が英語わからないのが残念で悔しい(笑)
あと、自分達以外に申し込んだ方々を次々ピックアップ してマリーナへ。
ほとんど日本人カップルばっかりでしたね、自分達もですが。ドライバーさんは日本語ガイドではないですが、現地の料理の美味しいお店を教えてくれなら運転してくれて参考になりました。

服装は基本的に水着のまま、上からなんか着ればいいです。自分みたいに海用のパーカーあれば十分。あとはビニール袋に、タオルやケータイ、カメラ、お金等を防水仕様にしていれれば大丈夫です。自分飛んだまま撮影しようとしてたんで(笑)

いざマリーナに着くと日本語しゃべれる現地スタッフさんがいて助かりました！
飛んでる写真を撮影してＳＤカードに保存、30ドルで帰りに売ってくれるみたいです。

ボートの船長さんやスタッフさんも男らしいアメリカ人！とても優しいです！
ボートではスピーカーからR&Bが爆音で流れててテンションブチアゲです。このボートでシーバス釣りに行きたい(笑)
マリーナを出発！沖合いへ。
装備をガチャガチャセットして、二人で巨大なパラシュートに繋がれて。
船長さんがワイヤーをフリーにした瞬間…………
空にぶっ飛んで行った自分ら(笑)
めちゃめちゃ高いし、景色が最高！
空を飛ぶのがこんなに気持ちいいなんて知らなかったです。
ボートからはスタッフさんが一眼レフでパシャりしてるし(笑)
最高！空を飛ぶのに憧れがある人には最適です！
ただ、自分達がぶっ飛んで行った時は突然のスコールで、空中で激しい雨に見回れ騒ぎまくりました！すかさず、防水仕様にしたスマホから写真撮りまくり、ムービー撮影しました！

気分は撃墜された戦闘機から脱出したパイロットです(笑)
ようやくワイヤーを巻き取られますが、人によっては海に落とされます。
自分らも海にジャボンされました！

めちゃめちゃいい思い出になりました。

よくわからないのが、飛ぶ高さ選べるみたいですが、みんな150メーターなんじゃないですかね？
ボートの上ではいちいち誰が何メーター飛ぶなんて確認してないですよ？
もしや、90メーターで申し込んでも150メーター飛ばされるような気がする。
だれかやってみて？だったら安い料金で申し込んだ方がいいんじゃ？
まあ、なんにせよ、めちゃめちゃ楽しかったです！

帰りはSDカードを買い、ホテルへ送迎。
日本人ですから、マナーを守り、タオルを座席に引いて帰りましょうね！

What a fantastic experience. Both the guys on the boat we great and made the experience really fun and relaxing despite me being seasick and afraid of heights. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who likes a bit of thrill seeking.

I made a reservation for the 23rd, but unfortunately, it was rainy. When I received a call to cancel, I asked if I could change the date, and they were able to move it to the next day. The following day, Honolulu was clear, and I was able to enjoy parasailing without any issues! The staff were locals and didn't speak Japanese, but it wasn't a problem at all. Half of the participants were Japanese, so I was able to chat and have fun! The parasailing experience lasted longer than I expected, and I had a really meaningful time. They took nearly 100 photos for $30, and I was very satisfied! I would love to use this service again next time!

23日で予約をしましたがあいにくの雨。キャンセルの電話が来て日にちをずらすことができるか伺ったところ翌日に変更して頂きました。そして翌日、ホノルルは快晴で無事パラセーリングを楽しむことができました！スタッフは現地の方で日本語×でしたが特に問題なく、参加した方も日本人の方が半分を占めておりお話ししたりと楽しむことができました！パラセーリングは思ったよりも長い時間ですごく有意義な時間を過ごせました。写真も30ドルで100枚近く撮っていただき大変満足です！
また次回も利用したいです♪

I signed up for the 90-meter option. On the day of the event, since our accommodation was at the Hilton, we walked there. Including us, there were three groups, with two of them being Japanese. I had seen reviews mentioning seasickness, so I took some motion sickness medication before participating. It didn't sway much, but since it was a small boat, I think it's definitely better to take it. Also, the captain spoke entirely in English (laughs), and there were many things I didn't understand, but I guessed he was saying not to touch the bar above our heads, just as the reviews mentioned. According to the height order, we were supposed to be second, but ended up going last. An American lady told us, "You were the highest," so I thought maybe we were mistaken for the Japanese couple who were on the 120-meter option. Since the prices are different, it's important to confirm this!

My husband was strongly opposed, but once we flew, it was really quiet, and I understood how birds feel (laughs). I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so I was truly satisfied.

They will ask you about photos when you get on, but it's better to mention it just in case. It's 30 dollars for 135 photos, and since it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I don't think it's expensive. It was truly a great experience!

90メートルで申し込みました。
当日、宿泊先がヒルトンだったので徒歩で向かいました。私たち含めて3組、内日本人は2組でした。向かうまでに船酔いをするとの口コミを見ていたので、酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。あまり揺れなかったのですが、小型の船なので必ず飲んだ方がいいと思います。また、船長さんはオール英語(笑)何言ってるのか分からないことも多かったのですが、とりあえず頭上にあるバーには触らないと口コミ通りのことを言ってるのだと推測…。高さ順に行くと多分私たちは2番目の予定でしたが、最終で飛ぶことに。「あなたたちが一番高かったわよ」とアメリカ人のマダムに言われたので、一緒に乗っていた日本人カップル(120メートル)と間違われたのかなと思います。料金が異なるので、ここはしっかり確認したほうがいいです！！

主人は大反対でしたが、飛んでみると本当に静かで鳥の気持ちがわかりました(笑)一生に一回の経験だと思っていましたので、本当に満足しました。

写真は乗るときに聞いてくれますけど、一応伝えたほうがいいです。135枚で30ドル、一生に一回なので、高いとは思いません。本当に良い経験でした！

Everything was excellent! The weather didn't cooperate, but the captain was nice enough to offer opportunities to reschedule for another night without any charges. Unfortunately this was our last chance to go, and thankfully they were up for it if we were! Everyone was so friendly and the drinks were great. The service was very prompt and even with the monsoon weather we were having it was still an awesome time on the water. We had a blast!!!!

We booked a sunset cruise for our family.

We arrived at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time, but even after the meeting time had passed, neither the boat nor the staff showed up. I called the tour company, but it went to voicemail. The payment had been processed via credit card two months prior, which made me very worried.

In the end, we waited for an hour past the departure time and were informed via email the next day that it had been canceled.

As a result, we wasted precious time on our last day in Hawaii, and it left us with a very unpleasant memory.

I recommend keeping this in mind when making a reservation.

家族でサンセットクルーズを予約しました。

当日10分前から集合場所にいましたが、集合時間を過ぎても船も係員も現れず、催行会社に電話を掛けるも留守電応対。
2ヶ月も前に代金はクレジット決済されており、非常に心配になりました。

結局、出発時間過ぎまで１時間も待たされ、メールの返信で翌日になって中止になった事を知らされました。

この為、ハワイ最終日の貴重な時間を無駄に過ごし、後味も非常に悪い思い出となりました。

こうした事があることを念頭に置き、申し込まれる事をお勧めします。

Neither of us had been paddle boarding before, but by the end of the lesson we were both standing. The safety briefing and instruction was tailored to us and our level of experience which was none. Both Mike and Michelle(hope that's right) were fantastic, just the right amount of cajoling to get us on our feet without any pressure. Talked about every topic known to man as we paddled about, had a great time and a great laugh too. I can highly recommend these guys and the company too as I later booked a surf lesson for the end of the week, which also rocked.

The Holokai beached itself with time to spare and after a quick clean up on board when the previous group departed( the boat, not died), there was a name check and then with footwear secured in boxes to be taken on board, we climbed the steps and got underway. There was the usual safety briefing re life jackets and areas to stand and not stand in, then the bar was open and the cocktails were served - delicious. The sea was a bit choppy but it didn't detract from the awesomeness of sailing, drinking cocktails and watching fireworks - with my wife. It doesn't get any better. The crew were great and I got the feeling that even though we were drinking, they wouldn't allow it get out of hand. Very professional and very enjoyable.

I've never expected such a great things on this because I cancelled other cruise activity (Atlantis) and there were not enough reviews on Holokai Catamaran Sunset cruise. But right now, I strongly recommend this for everyone. I don't know how romantic and luxurious big cruises are, but can say definitely NOT BETTER THAN THIS!! Crews were nice, cruise duration was enough and people were not crowed so that we could enjoy our time & place enough. If I visit Hawaii again, I'll do this again. Thanks for your effort!!

Eddie.