Things to do in Iolani Palace

My parents and my father-in-law and I took the bus driven by Mr. Oli. They are quite elderly, and by that point in the trip, they were starting to feel tired. However, they were very satisfied with the trolley tour along the Hawaiian coast, enjoying the cool breeze. Throughout the ride, Mr. Oli provided many explanations and shared interesting stories about the main points of interest, making it a very enjoyable time.

I hadn't originally planned this trip, but I booked it last minute. Our guide was incredibly enthusiastic about sharing historical information throughout the journey, though it was all in English. While it was challenging to follow, I found it very meaningful. Our guide, Nani, was also very meticulous about explaining the meeting points and times. I recommend renting an audio guide to get more out of the experience and to exchange for a souvenir. It was an unforgettable trip.

worth checking out the history, its a short time in the museum as its on the actual ship that got hit during the time

It was a wonderful experience! The boat moved faster than I expected. When I went out on the deck, it was a bit windy, but the American flag was waving, and I was able to take some great photos. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, so we couldn't see the sunset, but we did see a beautiful evening sky. After that, we saw the Waikiki night view from the ocean, which is a rare sight. And the fireworks were beautiful too. The food was delicious, and the hula dance show was powerful and very good. I highly recommend participating if you visit Hawaii.

Amazing show, beautiful singing and great performances. Food was good. There was no transportation, even though ticket stated pick up from Hotel, had to find my own way to the Aloha Towers

We truly had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide, Jonah, was so knowledgeable, genuinely passionate, and incredibly friendly from start to finish. Since we didn’t rent a car this trip, getting picked up right from the Hilton made everything feel easy and relaxing. We got to explore different parts of the island and visit so many local favorite spots. Along the way, we tried delicious local foods like garlic shrimp rice, fresh fruit from roadside stands, and pineapple ice cream. One of the most memorable moments was spotting sea turtles — such a special experience! We also enjoyed relaxing at the beach, feeding chickens and baby chicks, and taking in all the beautiful scenery. Jonah shared a lot of interesting local history and stories throughout the day, which made the experience feel even more authentic and meaningful. We left feeling happy, full, and grateful for such a fun day. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the island without the stress of driving!

It's very convenient; the pier and check-in are right downstairs from the hotel. The submarine dive wasn't actually very deep, about 100 feet. The view of the fish on the left side that day wasn't as good as the right side, where someone reportedly saw a sea turtle.

The day we went skydiving was right after Hawaii's strongest typhoon had passed. Although it looked sunny from the ground, once we took off, we realized the clouds were too thick for a safe landing. Our first attempt to take off wasn't successful, but we tried again shortly after and finally managed to have the experience. You need to hire a photographer separately, which costs about the same as another skydive, plus tips for both the instructor and the photographer. It's something to consider if you want a keepsake.

Initially, the bus arrived 15 minutes late to the meeting point, but that was my only moment of anxiety. The free malasadas, the magnificent nature and scenery, Dole Plantation, seeing sea turtles while snorkeling, the exquisite garlic shrimp, and the Jurassic Park filming locations—everything was so packed that 10 hours flew by in an instant. Our tour guide, Dirk, seemed to have been an English teacher in Tokyo, so he was fluent in Japanese. Since everyone else in our group was foreign, the tour was conducted entirely in English, but when he spoke to us, he used fluent Japanese. He was so proficient that he could even crack jokes in Japanese. This was my first time in Hawaii, and I'm already planning to go back soon.