Hawaii
The weather was slightly cloudy, but my family of five was able to enjoy themselves.
We took theBUS from Honolulu to the nearest stop (about a 30-minute ride), which was more affordable than taking a taxi.
Since our experience started at 12:30, we arrived a bit early. We had lunch at a coffee house located in the adjacent Kai Shopping Center before the experience.
We tried parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boating. We enjoyed all of them. Thank you very much.
薄曇りの天気でしたが、家族5人は口々に楽しむことが出来たと話してました。
ホノルルから最寄りまでtheBUSで行きました(片道30分程度)タクシーよりも割安で行く事が出来ました
12:30からの体験でしたので、少し早目に到着。隣接するカイ・ショッピングセンター内にあるコーヒーハウスでランチしてから体験に行きました。
パラセーリング、ジェットスキー、バナナボートを体験。
どれも楽しむことが出来ました。
ありがとうございました。
First timers will experience an exhilaration rush of amazing views. Even if you are afraid of heights don’t be, the crew are professional experts to ease your worries. They know what they are doing (with a flare of joking) to take your nerves from reminding you you’re going to be hundred of feet up in the air. It’s worth it! You’ll appreciate the picturesque palm trees, streams and lastly the huge waterfall. This took my breath away but in a good way. Bring your camera for all the unforgettable shot. What you show all your social media friends and family will surely make them jealous. Love the experience highly recommended!
Highly recommend. The staff explains everything to you on what to do and not to do. Staff got your back. Overall great experience
Mahalo for the review & recommendation! - Team KBOS
I had a horseback riding experience. The experience itself was very enjoyable, but the website stated an 8 AM meeting time and a 1 PM departure, so I planned for a half-day in the morning. However, it actually turned out to be an 8 AM meeting time and a 3:30 PM departure. After arriving at the site, we had to wait for 2 hours until the activity started, and after the activity ended, we waited another 2 hours until the bus departed, totaling 4 hours of waiting time. As a result, it took the whole day, and I had to cancel my afternoon plans. For these reasons, I think it's best for those making reservations to be cautious.
乗馬体験をしました。乗馬体験自体はとても楽しかったですが、サイトには8時集合13時出発とのことで午前の半日の予定をしていましたが、実際は8時集合15時半出発となり、現地到着後もアクティビティ開始まで2時間待ち、アクティビティ終了後も2時間バス出発まで計4時間待ち時間がありました。結果丸一日がかかり午後の予定をキャンセルせざるえませんでした。上記の理由から、予約される方はご注意された方がいいと思います。
We had a great time with fantastic performances and snacks even before arriving at the sandbar. Even after the boat stopped, their wonderful performance continued. Thanks to that, returning to the boat after activities wasn't boring. Moreover, kids can see a lot of fish at a shallow depth for snorkeling. I highly recommend this tour! The staff are extremely kind and friendly.
Mahalo for your review and sharing pictures! - Team KBOS
Are ready to try an adventure that is unique? Water activities are great but what about doing something at night, in the water and mysteriously fun? You must do this! A night time viewing of majestic Manta Rey fish! Oh boy, so fun. The day came, I drove down to the facility early (good thing I did, I got lost) and introduced myself to the host. Maybe her name was Iruka, but a very friendly girl greeted me and accommodated any questions I had. She offered a wetsuit fins and mask/snorkel combo however, I bought and brought my own (because I know what it means for things not to fit right). We took off on time with about 13-15 people out into the abyss. Light was shimmering off the water as the sun was setting down. Very beautiful to see it on a boat. We took a short ride to the spot where other boats were anchored and the crew pulled out a square like raft. It had special lights in the middle to draw fish and Manta Ray. The special lights draw the plankton towards the light and the fish eat it right away.
Everyone slowly dropped ourselves over the side and crew members helped us swim to the floating raft. We had to hold a small rope handle and given floating noodles to place under our feet to make everyone horizontal. This is to keep our feet from kicking underneath the raft and scaring the fish. This also kept everyone relaxed, well until we started seeing strange fish.
So much fun! The ride back was scary fun. Traveling through the dark without any lights but the moon illuminating on the water in front of us Wow! This is something you'll never forget. Highly Recommended.
Video https://youtu.be/t4VJHokd3DI
Aloha Larry!
Thank you so much for joining our manta ray tour on the big island of Hawai'i! We are happy to hear that you had a great time with our awesome crew and in the water with the manta rays! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Your videos and pictures are amazing to see. Come back soon, mahalo
Both the participants and the staff created a great atmosphere, making it a memorable page in my travel experiences! I was able to see more animals than I expected. The food was delicious too.
参加者もスタッフもいい雰囲気で旅行の思い出の1ページになりました!動物も思ったより多く見れました。ご飯もおいしかったです。
This was my first time participating.
It was a snorkeling experience in the calm coral sea.
I can't swim at all, but I felt safe because I wore a life jacket and the staff guided me by pulling a float.
I was able to see many sea turtles and fish.
On the boat, we were served spam rice balls, snacks, and warm drinks.
Since February is the rainy season, we got caught in the rain on the way back, and it was cold.
I think it's a good idea to bring a hotel beach towel and a cover-up.
初めて参加しました。
珊瑚の穏やかな海のシュノーケリングでした。
全く泳げませんが、ライフジャケットを付け
スタッフさんが浮きを引っ張って誘導してくれたので安心でした。
海亀や魚が沢山見れました。
ボートではスパムおにぎりやスナック菓子
温かい飲み物がいただけます。
2月は雨季と言う事で帰りにボートの上で雨に降られて寒かったです。
ホテルのビーチタオルと羽織りは持って行った方がいいと思います。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Thank you very much for joining our Paradise Ocean Tour for the first time the other day.
It seems you were able to enjoy your first snorkeling experience with peace of mind. I'm really glad you encountered many marine creatures, including the honu (sea turtles).
Please come back and visit us again when you're in Hawaii. We, along with the honu, look forward to that day. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
先日は初!天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きまして本当にありがとうございました。
初シュノーケリングも安心して楽しんで頂けたようたようですね。ホヌをはじめ多くの海の生物たちと遭遇出来て本当に良かったです。
またハワイにお越しの際はぜひ遊びにいらしてください。その日をホヌたちと楽しみにお待ちしております。Mahalo!
I participated in the tour on February 22. I added transportation to the departure, which allowed me to arrive at the boat without any confusion. Additionally, we were blessed with good weather and were able to see mother and baby whales faintly. Feeling the sea breeze, the view of Diamond Head and Honolulu from the boat was very lovely. The interior of the boat was spacious, allowing us to see Honolulu from various angles. On the return trip, I got off at the Waikiki Prince Hotel and was able to walk directly to Ala Moana Center. It was a very satisfying tour!
2/22のツアーに参加しました。
行きの送迎も追加し、迷うことなく船に到着することができました。
また、天気に恵まれ、体全体、うっすらと親子クジラを見ることができました。
海風を感じながら、船から見るダイアモンドヘッドとホノルルの景色がとても素敵でした。船内はとても広いため、いろんな角度からホノルルを見ることができました。
帰りの送迎では、ワイキキプリンスホテルで下車し、そのまま徒歩でアラモアナセンターまで行くことができました。
とても満足なツアーでした!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the ship. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
My 12 year enjoyed a lot. I am a non swimmer but with Faith guide it was a very good experience.
Although this is now the only way that you can visit the Waipio Valley it is so worth taking the guided tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and culture of the valley, and shared loads of local insights and stories which made this one of the best tours we have ever experienced
My wife and I had a great time with this tour and it was super convenient being picked up for this tour. I can't say enough good things about our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to have many local connections in the area. He knew alot about more than just the Hawaii 5-0 show but alot of history around the island as well. He bleeds the Aloha spirit and was one of the best tour guides we had during our stay. Meeting cousin flippa was great, he answered many questions about the show and was just a very down to earth guy. Getting to see the house and know the history along the way was great. If you haven't done this tour and are a fan of the show I recommend it.
The kiosk staff. A blank expression is no good. The first impression is important. It's better to greet with a smile, right? It makes you feel at ease. Everything else was good.
kioskの方。無表情なのはノーグッドです。最初が大事。笑顔でお出迎えした方が、いいですよね。安心しますよ。後は、良かったです。
Decided to try this luau after researching luau options on the big island, and unfortunately it fell short of expectations.
There are three main areas I judge in a luau, and I'll expand on each category for this place; location/setting, food/drinks, and entertainment.
First the location setting. Although located at the Fairmont orchid resort, a beautiful and well kept property, the luau itself was "makeshift" utilizing cheap plastic chairs and tables and placed between the golf course and tennis courts, over a mile away from the coast with no sunset or real ocean view. Most other luau's I've been to are more like restaurants with permanent structures set right on the coast.
I had read rave reviews about the food, and while it too fell short of expectations - it wasn't all bad. I'll definitely give it credit for a large selection and variety, but the food was overall "meh." The poke, fish, shrimp and chicken were good but the beef and pork were awful. There was no actual hog roast; the pulled pork they served was clearly not from a recently dug up roasted pig - and it tasted disgusting; this was the biggest let down as you expect amazing pulled pork when you goto a luau. They lacked variety in drinks, so not much to choose from in terms of wine (only "red" or "white") or beers (a few cheap varieties in cans, no IPAs), and the mixed drinks were also limited in ingredients (for example, they couldn't make me an old fashion), but they had the basics to make most decent cocktails. My biggest complaint with the drinks is that the line was long and clearly a bottleneck only having 2 bartenders making drinks for the entire group. Other luaus I'd attended always had the basic drinks ready to go so you could grab a basic drink at anytime if you wanted.
As for the entertainment; also very meh. Not a big production (again, due to the "makeshift" nature of this luau), but it contained all the basic elements to not fall completely short.
It was my first time snorkeling, and it became a wonderful memory! Having a Japanese guide was a great help for me since I'm not good at English. They swam alongside beginners and provided thorough explanations, which made the entire snorkeling experience enjoyable! If I have the opportunity to participate again, I look forward to it!
シュノーケリング初めてでしたが、とても素敵な思い出になりました!
ガイドさんで日本人の方がいるため、英語が苦手な私にはとても助かりました。
初心者の方に合わせて一緒に泳いでくださったり、ご丁寧な説明のおかげで終始楽しくシュノーケリングが出来ました!
また参加する機会がありましたら、よろしくお願いします!
The day we boarded, the waves were incredible and the ship was rocking a lot. As I stared at the choppy sea, I started to feel seasick, haha. I was able to see the whale's tail and it spouting water. The dolphins also swam alongside us, which was quite a unique experience. The first mate provided a lot of explanations, and I became interested in the ecology of whales. However, it was really unfortunate how rough it was (though it's to be expected with nature). It was a large ship, but everyone was lying down on the sofa seats, making it quite a tough tour.
乗船した日はものすごい波で大揺れでした。
揺れる海面をじっと見ていると船酔いしました笑
鯨は尻尾と、潮を吹いているところが見れました。
イルカも並走してくれてなかなかできない経験でした。
副船長の方もたくさん説明してくださり、鯨の生態にも興味が持てました。
しかしとにかく揺れがひどかったのが残念でした。(自然相手なので仕方ないですが)大きな船ですが、ソファー席にみんな寝ていてなかなか過酷なツアーでした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise for your first whale watching experience. It's unfortunate that there were some waves due to the weather, but we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed observing the whales and also got to see dolphins. It was great that your child could take a walk on the boat as well. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は初めてのホウェールウォッチングとして私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
お天気の関係で波があったのが残念ですが、クジラの観測やイルカも見れてとてもお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。お子様も船上でのお散歩が出来て良かったですね。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
The Dole farm and factory were a lot of fun. The ocean was beautiful as well. For lunch, a sandwich lunch box was provided. No Japanese guidebook was handed out. However, at the Dole plantation, there was a staff member who spoke Japanese and explained important parts in Japanese (it might have been a coincidence). Additionally, the guide could speak some Japanese, so there were times when they communicated using Japanese words. During the transfers, the guide explained various things about Hawaii in English. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand most of the explanations, but I still enjoyed each of the places we visited.
ドールの農場も工場もとても楽しかったです.海もきれいでした.お昼はサンドイッチのランチBOXが配布されました.
日本語の案内書は渡されませんでした.しかし,(偶然かもしれませんが)ドール農園では,日本語を話せるスタッフの方が同行してくださり,重要な部分を日本語で説明してくださいました.また,ガイドさんも多少日本語が話せる方でしたので,日本語の単語でコミュニケーションを取ってくださることもありました.
移動中はガイドさんが,英語でハワイの様々なことを説明してくださいます.
残念ながら,私はその解説の大半を理解することができませんでしたが,それでもそれぞれの訪問地を十分楽しむことができました.
A couple over 60 participated together. Since they are active and regularly exercise, they weren't worried about their physical stamina, but it was their first experience with kayaking, so they chose a two-hour guided tandem ride. Paddling through the blue sea while getting splashed by the waves was a refreshing escape from daily life, and it felt truly wonderful. If there's a next time, they would like to try the five-hour course as well. However, they only brought $30 in cash and were dismayed to realize that tips were necessary. They apologized to the guide and left what they could, but they regret not being able to give more.
還暦を過ぎた夫婦 2人で参加 普段から体を動かしているので 体力的には心配ありませんでしたが カヤックは初体験なので 2時間のガイド付き 2人乗りを選びました。
波を被りながら漕ぎ進む青い海は 日常とかけ離れていて 本当に気持ち良かったです。次回があるなら 5時間コースも体験したいです。
ただ、現金を$30しか持って行かなくて
チップが必要とわかって愕然としてしまいました。ガイドさんに謝ってあるだけ置いてきましたが 申し訳ない事をしてしまったと反省しています。
Dear Yukiko,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the kayak tour. We hope you will join us for the 5-hour tour next time. We look forward to seeing you again.
Kailua Beach Adventures
The Japanese staff
ユキコ様
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
カヤックツアーをお楽しみ頂けたようで、嬉しく思います。
是非、次回は5時間ツアーにご参加ください。お待ちしております。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ
日本語スタッフ一同
Really great tour with friendly staff! The snorkeling was amazing and the banana boat was really fun. Loved it!
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
Boat crews were friendly and knowledgeable. They were like your adventure buddies. Super laid-back, cracking jokes, and making sure everyone was having a blast.
Mahalo for your review and kind words for our crew! - Team KBOS
It was cloudy with a chance of rain, and we were told it might be canceled, but the rain stopped and we were able to experience it. (The people from the earlier time had their experience canceled due to the rain.)
It was so much fun while flying!!
Whether or not you choose the photo option affects the duration of your stay in the air. Since we said we didn't need photos, we were brought down faster than those who were taking pictures. Also, some people who got motion sickness had their experience canceled, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication beforehand.
曇りのち雨で、もしかしたらキャンセルかもと言われていましたが、雨が止み体験可能となりました。(前の時間の人たちは雨のため、キャンセルとなっていました。)
飛んでいる時はとっても楽しい!!
写真のオプションをつけるか、つけないかで空中の滞在時間が変わります。写真はいらないと言った私たちは、写真を撮る人たちよりも早く下ろされました。また、船酔いしてしまった人もキャンセルとなっていたので、しっかり酔い止めを飲んだ方がいいと思います。
Henry is a wonderful tour guide. He told us so many interesting things about Big Island culture, history, plants, geology, stars. He was great with the kids and took a good care of us all. The Rainbow fall was beautiful and the banyan tree nearby was insane! The star gazing was great even though the conditions were not the best (bright moon). For me the best experience of the tour was getting deep inside the cave - it was amazing, I had never seen anything like it.
I was worried because it was raining in the morning, but the sun peeked out along the way, and I was able to see a very beautiful sandbar! However, it was indeed cold in February.
朝雨が降っていたので、心配していましたが途中から晴れ間がのぞき、とても綺麗なサンドバーが見れました!ただやはり2月は寒かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour and for sharing your photos. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はツアーへのご参加、またお写真も共有頂き誠にありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
We participated because the kids wanted to go parasailing. It was higher than we imagined, and the parents were scared, but the kids said it was the best part of the trip. The meeting point with the voucher was a bit unclear, but we received a tour reservation email the day before, so we were able to gather without any confusion. It was also a plus that it was very close to the hotel.
子供達がパラセイリングがしたいということで参加しました。想像以上の高さで、親は怖かったけど、子供達はこの旅で1番よかったらしいです。バウチャーだと待ち合わせ場所がいまいちでしたが、前日にツアー予約メールがくるので、迷わず集合できました。ホテルからすぐだったのも良いポイントでした。
We were in Waikiki and I was able to book on Wednesday for a snorkeling trip on Friday. We were picked up on time, Veltra had all the supplies we needed (get an umbrella...there's no shade and you are there for a long time). The bay was beautiful. They picked us up from the bay on time. We had an amazing day. Thanks, Veltra!!!
My family did this experience. It’s quite a drive to get to this place. I did this with my husband and 2 kids (ages 12 & 9). The tour guides were really friendly and informative. They chose our horses for us based on weight and experience. The horses know where they’re going so there’s little for the rider to do. The waterfall was very cold, deep, and there’s quite a current! Be prepared if you want to swim (we did!). They have kayaks and paddle boards if you prefer not to swim. My kids loved this experience and have been asking for horseback lessons since we got back. Bring a long sleeve shirt or light jacket just in case- we were chilly!
Mahalo for sharing your experience. We appreciate your positive experience with us. Please come again next time you visit the island. A hui hou! Wailea Horseback adventure
My family did the sunset cruise and it was amazing! We got to watch the sunset in the water and got to see dolphins and look for whales before heading to the snorkeling spot. I have kids ages 12 and 9. While my 9 year old struggled a bit with the snorkel, my 12 year old had no problems at all. The crew was super fun and engaging, dancing to music and generally infecting the crowd with their great attitude. Snacks and drinks were provided as well as hot chocolate afterward. They also took videos for us and were happy to airdrop them to anyone that wanted them. I would definitely recommend this experience and this company!
Aloha Veronica!
Thank you for joining our manta ray tour and for sharing your amazing experience. We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time on our boat and snorkeling with the manta rays. We hope you come back soon for more fun, mahalo
I went with a 9-year-old girl. I was surprised by the number of impressive slides, but none of them were too scary; in fact, they felt quite nice, and the child rode them repeatedly. Since it was the off-season, there was hardly any waiting time, which was great. They were closing one slide next to another and opening the other, so there were some we couldn't ride, but they switched them around over time, so we were able to experience most of the attractions during our day there. We added a free drink option, but it was cold, and there were only carbonated drinks available, so we only consumed the water we brought with us; we didn't really need the free drink. Since we had a light appetite, it was cheaper not to include meals. In February, even wearing a rash guard, it was cold when the wind blew on our wet bodies. It was nice to have some warmth when the sun was out. I thought it was a bit odd to come all the way to Hawaii to play with artificial attractions, but I heard the child would enjoy it, and I ended up having a great time as well.
9歳の女の子と2人で行きました。結構迫力のあるスライダーが多くて、驚きましたが、どれもそれほど怖くなく、むしろ気持ちが良くて、子供は何回も繰り返し乗っていました。オフシーズンだったのでほとんど待ち時間がなかったのも良かったです。隣り合うスライダーを一つをクローズして片方をオープンする、ようにしていたので、乗れないものもありましたが、時間が経つと逆になっているので、1日滞在しているうちにはほとんどの施設を経験可能でした。フリードリンクを付けましたが、寒かったことと、飲み物は炭酸飲料くらいしかなかったので持参した水のみしか消費せず、フリードリンクはなくても良かったです。食事も少食なので付けていない方が安くすみました。2月はラッシュガードを着ても、濡れた体に風が吹くと寒かったです。日差しがあるとあたたかくて助かりました。
わざわざハワイに来て人工的なもので遊ぶのもなー、と思いつつ子供が喜ぶと聞いて来たのですが、大人も十分に楽しめました。
Dear Hanon,
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. I think this year is a bit cooler compared to last year.
We look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo,
Aloha Hanon 様、
大変貴重なご意見を頂きありがとうございました。今年は前の年から比べると少し温度が低いかと思います。
是非又のお越しをお待ち申し上げます。
Mahalo,
I previously participated in whale watching on Oahu, but I hardly saw any whales at that time. This time, however, I was able to see them one after another from early on. On the way back, dolphins came around the boat and even showed us some jumps, making it the best whale watching experience ever.
以前にオアフ島でホエールウォッチングに参加しましたが、その時はほとんどクジラに会えなかったですが、今回は早い時間帯から次ぐから次に見ることができました。
帰りには、船の周りをイルカが来て、ジャンプまで見せてくれて、最高のホエールウォッチングになりました。
I was able to enjoy a leisurely 2-hour horseback ride. By the end, my rear was sore, so please be careful. About an hour of riding would be ideal.
2時間ゆっくりと馬に乗り楽しんで過ごせました。最後は、お尻が痛かったので気をつけてください。1時間くらいの乗馬があればベストです。