All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

We had a great time. Picked us up in Waikiki, got on cat for 15 min and had a light lunch and swam and snorkeled. Everyone was fantastic. The two men playing music was a treat. Great time on a full boat!

Good that we can see the whale. The check in is smooth and the staff is friendly. Highly recommend. The presail information is important so that we know what we should look for. Captain Mike is awesome and friendly. Sarah is kind and good.

A great way to experience surfing! Perfect for 2-3 people. Paddle captain was very friendly, helpful, and able to share lots of information. As with any outdoor activity, it is dependent on weather and conditions. Unfortunately, our morning had very calm seas. We were able to catch a few good waves, so not a complete bust!

When I think of a Luau, I think of the movie with Adam Sandlin, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Kidman in Just Go With It - in Maui.

The Luau we attended here was different than my expectations. The arboretum on the property was beautiful and full of a variety of plants, trees, animals, and some sea life.

The buffet style food approach was ok, but nothing exceptional unfortunately.

After dinner, there was a show to reflect the Hawaiian history and culture through dance, which culminated in a one-man fire stick show.

Again, all okay. Probably the coolest thing to me was the fact that it's a family business of more than 5 generations. Hats off to them!

As a whole, the experience to see and learn more about the terrible happenings on December 7, 1941 was an outstanding opportunity and well orchestrated.

The Arizona memorial was incredibly humbling. I never knew there are more than 900 souls still at rest below the memorial. Also, the endless oil leak from the ship was quite a surprise.

Now, to be honest, I thought we'd be walking on a glass bottom floor so one could see more of the ruins. But, as it was, with the displays available, the wall of names, etc., it was quite effective.

May God continue to bless all the lost souls, injured warriors, and their families.

Next, we toured the USS Missouri. What an amazing ship with displays to explain personnel jobs, their quarters, and all the cogs of the wheel it takes to operate and maintain such massive equipment. God bless our service men and women.

Finally, we walked through the air museum. It was very cool to see all of the various aircraft on display, with some still flying today! Sweet!

Lastly, the bus driver that picked us up from our hotel was quite entertaining and full of good information. He kept us informed and laughing as we drove through Honolulu and a fallen soldier cemetery on the way to Pearl Harbor. We learned about how the reservations work, native Hawaiian life and culture, and the MANY, MANY types of Spam there are in Hawaii! Woohoo... gotta love Spam :-)

Thanks you so much for this opportunity. Obvious, you are highly recommended!!!

Sincerely,
Brad Denney
Lewisville, Texas, USA

I booked this tour for my first time in Hawaii. On the bus heading there, there were many Japanese people! After arriving, there is an explanation for each tour, and it seemed like most people had signed up for the buggy tour.
During the horseback riding experience, two English-speaking staff members accompany you. While English is the main language, when the horse lags behind, they say, "Kick it! Thank you! Good!" so even if you're not good at English, you can understand the basics and have fun.
They will tell you the names of the horses if you ask, so I think you'll enjoy horseback riding even more if you engage with them.
The staff were kind, and the horses were very cute and well-behaved!

初めてのHawaiiでこちらのツアーを申し込みしました。ホテルから向かう際のバスでは、日本人も多くいました！到着してからツアーごとに説明があるのですが、ほとんどの方がバギーツアーに申し込みしているようでした。
乗馬体験では2名の英語スタッフが一緒についてきてくれます。英語がメインになりますが、馬が遅れをとると「蹴って蹴って！ありがとう！グッド！」と言ってくれるので、英語が苦手でも最低限のことは分かりましたので楽しかったです。
馬の名前を聞くと教えてくれるので、ぜひ声掛けながら乗馬をするとより楽しめると思います。
スタッフも優しく、馬もとってもキュートでお利口さんでした!!

This was my third and final visit to the PCC over a period of thirty years . Unfortunately I was not feeling well on the day with a head cold . But I did manage to do all I wanted to.The film was great as also was the evening show
I will continue to have happy memories of my visits .You continue to provide the best

I initially signed up for a turtle snorkeling tour, but it turned out to be so much more than that. It transformed into the most unforgettable whale watching adventure of our lives! We were fortunate enough to witness over 20 humpback whales just off the coast of Waikiki. It was truly a breathtaking sight.

I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the flexibility in the itinerary. The fact that we were given the opportunity to dedicate some time to whale watching before snorkeling made the experience even more remarkable.

I wholeheartedly recommend the private Catamaran experience to anyone passing through Honolulu. The combination of the stunning natural beauty and the outstanding service provided by your team made it an unforgettable journey.

Thank you once again for creating such a memorable experience. I look forward to sharing this recommendation with friends, family, and fellow travelers.

What an amazing time! We got picked up a minute away from our hotel and the bus driver even shared some Oahu history during the ride! We opted for the five star dinner and it was incredible. We felt like VIPs! Incredible food, the BEST steak I have ever had and delicious champagne. Live Jazz music on our deck and stunning views. Definitely going to do it again next time we visit! I recommend bringing a jacket as it can get pretty windy on the outside deck and indoors is air-conditioned.

Wonderful experience of Haleakala mountain expedition includes watching beautiful sunset from a secret location away from the crowd followed by sky full of stars, using 2 different telescopes to see different constellations, stars, Jupiter and its moons, andromeda and our moon from close and in HD, as well taking variety of pictures using our phone.

The tour guide Yoshi is a passionate stargazing enthusiast and also a great photographer. He guided us through the crater for various photo locations and spots, and will took us to the secret spot away from the crowd to watch beautiful sunset and he also became our photographer and clicked perfect pictures on each spot, so we didn’t need to worry about taking selfies. He also showed us some tricks for clicking beautiful pictures of stars in the dark.

I highly recommend this Haleakala sunset and stargazing tour with Yoshi to everyone that loves stargazing and also interested in watching sunset from the top of Haleakala mountain above clouds at 10k+ elevation from sea level.

Yoshi picked us up from our hotel in West Maui in the afternoon and another couple who was visiting from Japan from their hotel, then we all picked some dinner from a nearby marketplace and started with our journey to Haleakala mountain top. Yoshi had also bought us donuts from Crispy Creme and also provided us with winter coats, blankets and hot tea to prevent from cold winds atop the mountain. Thanks Yoshi for this wonderful experience. Arigato and Mahalo!

You can choose the height and splash options! However, when I went, no one asked me anything, so if you have a specific request, you need to say it directly (English only).

They took photos from the boat for $40, and it was worth it! I really enjoyed it! Although I intended to buy them, it was also a great memory to have someone from the next group record a video for me on my phone. We were both asking each other to take turns taking pictures.

Some people brought their phones up, so if you want to take photos up there, it's good to have a waterproof case! I was too scared to bring mine up in case I dropped it.

It was incredibly beautiful and fun! The atmosphere was very nice, and it felt friendly and cheerful.

It would be great to do this on a sunny day, and it might be even better at sunset! 😊

高さや水ポチャも選べる！とありましたが、行っても何も聞かれなかったので、もし絶対これがいい！などリクエストがあれば直接言う必要があります。（英語のみ対応）
船上から写真を撮ってくれて40$でしたが、買って損はなし！良かったです！
買うつもりではいたものの、携帯で次の組の人に、動画を回しておいてもらったのも良い思い出です。結構お互いお願いします〜っと言った感じで撮りあってました
携帯を持って上に上がる方もいましたので、上で写真撮りたい方は、防水ケースがあると良いです！
私は落としたら怖すぎたので、持っては上がりませんでした。

すっごく綺麗で、楽しかったです！
雰囲気も非常によく、和気藹々とした感じでした

晴天でやっても良いですし、夕暮れにやっても最高かもしれません☺️

Check-in starts at 8:30 at the desk located just before the pier. Three cheerful female crew members operate the boat. Shortly after departure, we were welcomed by a whale. After a round trip towards Diamond Head, we took a break around Turtle Canyon, where we could see a few turtles. It was about an hour of sailing while quenching our thirst with soft drinks. There's nothing particularly special, but for this price, I was very satisfied.

8時半から桟橋手前にひとり座っているデスクでチェックイン。
女性3人のクルーが元気良く操船してくれる。
出航早々クジラのお出迎え。ダイアモンドヘッド方面往復後、タートルキャニオン周りでひと休み。少しカメも見られる。
ソフトドリンクで喉を潤しながら小一時間のセーリングでした。
特殊なことは何もないけどこの値段なら大満足。

I participated in the tour on February 9th. This was my third time joining this tour. The first two tours were in January, and I was very satisfied and enjoyed both, seeing whales with their young, very large tails, and spouting water. This time, I was drawn in by the "second person free" offer, but compared to the calm sailing I experienced before, the wind was strong and the boat rocked quite a bit. I thought I wouldn't need motion sickness medication based on my previous experiences, so I participated without taking any, which made me quite worried about getting seasick. My sister was also not in a state to go out on the deck, so she sat in a chair placed in the aisle on the second floor of the boat. Surprisingly, this spot turned out to be a hidden gem, as no one stood in front of us and there was nothing obstructing our view, allowing us to sit and enjoy the scenery until the end. Since I was sitting on the right side of the boat, at first, I could only see the endless horizon, the large, crashing waves, and small boats that looked like they might sink, which made me a bit anxious. However, on the way back to the port, the view of Diamond Head and the hotels in Waikiki spread out before us, and I naturally ended up taking a lot of photos. Although we didn't encounter any whales this time, the view of the Waikiki hotels from the sea is something you don't get to see often, so I recommend experiencing it at least once. Since we didn't see any whales, there will be ticket distribution for the next time, but it's only in English, so please be careful not to miss it.

2/9のツアーに参加しました。このツアーの参加は３回目になります。２回のツアーは１月でした。子供を連れたクジラやとても大きな尾ひれ、吹き上がる潮など2回ともとても満足で楽しめました。今回は2人目無料に惹かれて再びの参加でしたが、今までの穏やかな航行に比べて風も強く揺れも強く踏ん張ってもふらつくほどで、今までの経験から酔い止めは必要ないと思っていましたので飲むことなく参加してしまい船酔いしないかととても心配でした。妹もとてもデッキに出る状態ではなかったので2階の船の通路に置かれている椅子に座っていましたが、案外とこの場所が穴場で前に人が立つことなく遮るものも無かったので、最後まで座って景色を見ることができました。船の右側に座っていたので初めはどこまでも続く水平線や大きく波打ち荒れるボートや沈んでしまいそうな小舟ばかりが目に入り少し不安でしたが、港に戻る航路にはダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキのホテル群が広がって自然と写真を撮りまくっていました。今回はクジラには出会えませんでしたが海から眺めるワイキキのホテル群はなかなか見れない景色なので一度体験してみてください。クジラに会えなかったので次回のチケット配布がありますが英語のみなので聞き逃さないように気を付けてください。

We used this for our honeymoon. Kaz-san provided transportation to the hotel and offered wonderful hospitality throughout our stay. The interior was very stylish and beautiful, creating a comfortable atmosphere. We felt completely at ease, especially with the Japanese staff handling the pre-flight briefing. During the flight, they introduced us to various spots and were attentive to our well-being, allowing us to enjoy the experience without any worries. Overall, it was the best. I thought right after the flight that I want to use this service again. There seem to be many operating companies, but I would choose Lani Lea without hesitation. It's a sure thing!

今回はハネムーンで利用しました。カズさんがホテルまで送迎してくれたり、終始素晴らしいおもてなしをしていただきました。店内もとてもおしゃれで綺麗で、居心地が良く、フライト前の説明も日本スタッフさんが対応してくれたりと不安は全く感じませんでした。フライト中はいろんなスポットを紹介していただいたり、終始私たちの体調を気にかけてくれたりと安心しながら楽しむことのできるフライトでした。とにかく、最高。また利用したい。フライト後すぐ思いました。たくさんの運営会社さんがあるようですが、迷わずにLani leaさんへ。間違いなしです！！

My friend couldn't make it, so I participated in this tour alone. I wasn't very good at English, but I really wanted to ride a horse, so I went from the city to Kualoa Ranch by myself. It was quite difficult to find the horse riding area, and I was really anxious being in a small hut where no one was around, but it turned out I was in the right place. The staff helped me find a helmet that fit my head and instructed me to watch a video about safety precautions. After that, as more people started to gather, I got on the horse. It was my first time riding, and it was really difficult to handle. Most of the others were families, and I didn't see many groups of friends in their 20s. I struggled to ride well, and it was embarrassing to be alone and squeal, so I rode feeling quite shy. After that, the two-hour tour began. The horse was free-spirited and would suddenly stop to urinate, and some of us, including me, had trouble moving forward or getting separated from the group, which was tough. I definitely should have gone for just one hour. My backside was so painful... I was 21, but it was exhausting, haha. Next time, I will definitely join for one hour with friends.

友人が行けなくなってしまい、このツアーには1人で参加しました。あまり英語も出来なかったのですがどうしても馬には乗りたかったので、1人で市内からクアロアランチまで行きました。馬の乗り場まではとても分かりずらく、誰もいない小屋みたいなところでここであってるのかずっと不安だったのですが、どうやら合っていたみたいです。スタッフの方に自分の頭に合うヘルメットと今から注意事項などの映像を見せると指示をされ、そちらを終えてから人が少しずつ集まってきたところで馬に乗りました。初めて馬に乗ったので本当に扱いが難しかったです。周りは家族連れが多く、20代のお友達同士というものはあまり見かけませんでした。とにかく上手く乗れず1人でキャーキャー言うのも恥ずかしいので、色々と恥ずかしいまま乗りました。その後は2時間のツアーが始まります。馬は自由で急におしっこで止まりますし、私も含め何人か融通が効かず進んでくれなかったり仲間とはぐれようとしたり、大変でした。絶対に1時間で良かったです。おしりがとにかく痛くて痛くて、、。21歳でしたが、しんどかったです笑次は必ずお友達と1時間の方で参加します。

It was so much fun! When coming down, I dipped my butt in the sea a bit, then they lifted me up a little, and after that, I was collected by the boat. I felt reassured because I wasn't dropped completely into the sea!

めちゃ楽しかったです！降りてくるときにお尻くらいは海につけて、また少し上げてくれて、それからボートに回収される感じでした。がっつり海に落とすようなことはないので安心でしたね！

We did enjoy the tour but I felt like we missed out a little as we were sat on the right side and all the good views were to the left and when we paused to look at a view, I wasn’t able to capture any good photos because it was just everyone else on the left side of the bus with their cameras out. Just wish I knew before getting on and I would’ve sat on the left side that’s all. Otherwise it was really good, wish it lasted longer and the driver/guide was funny and informative

It was a great trip the crew was amazing the music was great the floating dock was nice my wife liked that the volleyball was super fun the snorkeling my kids loved .

We had a wonderful time in Hanauma Bay with our awesome guide, who was knowledgeable and patient. Transportation was very convenient and comfortable. We would highly recommend!

I used it for the first time.
I usually include transportation with my tours.
It was inexpensive, friendly, and convenient. I want to use it again, so I also booked it for my return flight.

初めて利用しました。
いつもは、ツアーの送迎つけていました。
安くて親切で便利でした。また利用したくて、帰国便も予約して利用しました。

I asked the driver about the QR code for the VIP booklet, but he didn't have it. I was told that it could be obtained at the information center in Waikele. It didn't seem like he had forgotten it.

In the end, I obtained it myself at the information center. It took about 10 minutes as a time loss.

Therefore, I think it would be good to implement the following measures in the future.
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Necessary Information
【How to Obtain the Waikele VIP Booklet】
Please obtain the QR code from the driver when boarding the bus. The driver has a laminated version of the QR code, which you will need to scan.

VIPブックレットのQRコードについて、ドライバーさんに聞いたところ持っておらず、ワイケレのinformationで入手できると言われました。忘れてきた様子でもなかったです。
結局自分でinformationで入手しました。時間ロスにして10分程度でした。

ですので、以下の記載についての今後の対策をされた方がよろしいかと思います。
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必要事項
【ワイケレVIPブックレット入手方法】
バス乗車の際に運転手よりQRコードを入手してください。運転手がQRコードをラミネート加工されたものを持参しておりますので、そちらをスキャンしていただく形となります。

As the title says, it's an awesome way to spend a morning in Oahu! (Feb 2024)

We arrived early to self park and upon boarding we're guided to the main lower deck for a brief introduction and instructions. The Star of Honolulu was spacious with several decks, allowing options for guests as to how they want to go about the whale watching experience. Our group stayed on the second deck, not too many people went there (we think, as compared to the top deck).

Kaitlyn, our naturalist, was entertaining - lots of dad jokes* - and information about the wildlife in the area (whales, dolphins, etc).

Finally the highlight of the tour, the whale sighting! We were very lucky to be able to witness a mama whale teaching her baby whale how to breach! It was so fun and amazing to watch them play around in the water. That's sure to be an unforgettable experience. It was good timing too that we visited Hawaii during peak whale watching season.

Other points I'd like to mention:
- The restroom was clean and had a lot of stalls, so you wouldn't have to worry.
- The crew also mentioned that they had ginger chews to help if you're feeling a bit seasick.
- Food & drinks are available to purchase onboard.
- I was rather a bit worried that the life vests were only available inside the benches on the main deck (iirc). I think it might be good to make sure there are life vests in other areas of the boat as well in case of emergency. Not everyone on the upper decks might be able to come down the stairs. Or maybe I'm just being a worrywart, don't mind me.

*KRILL-ed cheese was my favorite joke. :D

I think it would be better to have options like a half-price refund if we can't see the whales, because there might be times when the schedule doesn't match even if it's free next time.

クジラが見れなかった場合は半額返金などのオプションがある方がいいと思う
次回タダでも日程が合わない場合があるから

This boat tour was the highlight of our trip! Captain Mike was funny and a great driver! His crew was also great at telling us about the coast, wildlife and history of Kaua'i. We were able to snorkle and I had a misshapen with the snorkle gear and they helped me through the issue and really made me feel comfortable snorkeling (my first time). The crew was funny and really made the boat tour the best it could be. We also saw many dolphins and humpback whales! If you only do one thing on Kaua'i you have to do the tour with the Napl'i Kai 3 boat tour with Captain Mike!

Hello everybody,

Let me share our experience (honeymooners) on the 5 Stars Course of that Dinner Cruise with you.

In terms of hospitality, starting from the pick-up crew, to the captains and waitress (many thanks to lovely Jordan), it was just great.

We had an super easy pick up with a bus, where everyone received a sticker depending on the course they’ve booked and then took around 15-30 minutes to get the harbor.

Everyone had a warm welcome with local dance and music in front of the boat while boarding. Once we have taken our seats, we were welcomed with nice champagne and some cheese and ham plate with crackers.

In terms of the food in that day, it was simply amazing and tasty. ESPECIALLY the served meat. Whoever cooked that: genius!

Anyhow, besides food and drinks we got the chance to explore the boat between the food breaks. We had an amazing view on Waikiki/Diamond Head/other boats, even though it was cloudy. It was still very enjoyable. And also we had the great luck to see whales! That was the cherry on top.

Well, besides all of that going on, we had live entertainment (pianist, some Saxophon and some singer - all just awesome). They’ll also take a picture of you, so for 30$ you can purchase them.
In the end, everyone with some special occasion was asked to dance in the middle of the room, which was pretty romantic.


Overall, it was really worth it.

Minus points for:
- photo only available as data file for another 20$ (why?!)
- pretty chilly inside the boat (but guess this depends on the season)


Overall, just great! Would love to board once more in the future.
Thanks everyone!

The Japanese staff were kind and reassuring. The tour was in English, and I didn't understand half of it (laughs), but they really tried hard to make it enjoyable! They took photos and videos at key points. My family had our beginner driver daughter behind the wheel, but there were no problems at all. Climbing hills, going downhill, and crossing streams were all very exciting, and we made great memories. Thank you.

日本スタッフもいて親切安心でした。ツアーは英語ガイドで半分も理解できませんでしたが（笑）、楽しませようと本当に一生懸命！要所要所で写真やビデオも撮ってくれました。うちの家族は初心者ドライバーの娘が運転しましたが全く問題無し。登り坂、下り坂、小川の突破など、とてもエキサイティングで、いい思い出が出来ました。ありがとう。

We had a great time on the boat! Unfortunately, we did not see a whale but was offered a rain check to return. We would love to come back and do it again! The staff was excellent and very informing.

Maholo!

Definitely a beautiful hike (workout) lol love the scenery. Just wish waterfall was bigger but amazing

The tour with Dan and Chieko, who are well-versed in Hanauma Bay, was fantastic. They guided us through a great course that matched the day's sea conditions. Even as someone who isn't confident in swimming, I received kind support and was able to enjoy it safely. The bay's conditions were good, and I was able to see many beautiful fish and sea turtles! I definitely want to participate again when I visit Oahu!

ハナウマ湾を熟知されたDanさんとちえこさんのツアー。その日の海のコンディションに合わせて良いコースを泳いでいただきました。泳ぎに自信のない私でも親切にサポートしていただき、安全に楽しむことができました。湾のコンディションも良く、たくさんの綺麗な魚やウミガメをみることが出来ました！またオアフ島に行った際は是非参加したいです！

I enjoyed the cruise and found it informative. The grotto was beautiful and there were a lot of interesting plants along the jungle like walk.
My husband didn't care for it because of the amount of people on board. A bus from a cruise ship let ofF their tour people which made it pretty crowded but that is to be expected. My husband just doesn't like to be in crowds.