All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

I'll keep this short and to the point. It really wasn't what most would consider a Luau. You're in a tiki-like environment in a mall for the meal and then you go to an inside theater for the show. The show is more of a Vegas-like show primarily consisting of an Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonator. The show was honestly pretty good, but just wasn't what was expected at a Luau.

On a good note, the food was decent and the performers were pretty good. If you just want a reasonably priced meal and a show then this is for you. If you're looking for a more traditional Hawaiian Luau then look somewhere else.

After completing the check-in, I was seated at 5:30 PM, and the buffet started at 6:30 PM, so as mentioned in other reviews, the wait felt long. During the waiting time, you can experience traditional Hawaiian dance and music. Once the buffet begins, guests are guided to the food in order by table. There was a lot of food available, so I was able to enjoy my meal leisurely for about an hour. Since the buffet is not located in just one spot, I recommend looking around to gather your food. (It was a bit hard to find the roast beef station.)

Regarding the show, the stage was larger and more visible than I expected. There were rock stars from different generations, and as expected in a place known for entertainment, the audience was engaged and never bored. It was great to see the fire dance as well. At the end, you can take photos with the performers when exiting. I would like to go again if I visit Hawaii.

受付を済まして17時半に着席をしてから、ビュッフェ開始は18時半でしたので
他の方の口コミにもある通り待ち時間は長く感じました。
待ち時間の間はハワイの伝統的なダンスや音楽を体験することができます。
ビッフェが開始されると席ごとに順番に案内されます。
料理はたくさん用意されているので、約1時間弱ゆっくり食事を楽しむことができました。
ビュッフェの食事は1箇所ではないので、周辺を見渡して食事を取ることをおすすめします。
(目当てのローストビーフの場所が分かりづらかった)

ショーに関しては思った以上にステージが大きく見やすかったです。
世代が違うロックスターも登場しましたが、さすがエンターテイメントの本場ということもあり客席は退屈することなく盛り上がっていました。
ファイヤーダンスも見ることができて良かったです。
最後、退場の際は出演者と写真を撮ることもできます。
またハワイに来たら行きたいと思いました。

The whole experience at the center was amazing, but the food at the Gateway Buffet was absolutely faaaaaaaaantastic! What a great way to spend the day in Hawaii, and see so many different aspects of the many Polynesian cultures that are featured at the center. Also, the evening show is a definite must-see for anyone who comes to Oahu!

Fun crew that made it easy for everyone from 5 to 75. Only thing missing was information from the crew on the history and stories about Maui and the islands surrounding it.

I was delayed in going to the Roberts reception because my checked luggage took a long time to come out, but I was able to board without any particular issues.

預け荷物がなかなか出てこないため、ロバーツの受付に行くのが遅くなりましたが、特に問題なく乗車できました。

We rode in one buggy as a family of three, with only one person driving. I thought it might be easy enough to give it a try, but since I'm a paper driver, I decided against it. There are stopping points along the way where you can take photos and switch drivers. The guide decides where these stops are, so it's a bit disappointing when you want to take a picture at a certain spot but have to keep going. However, those not driving can take photos while moving, so that's okay, I guess? If it's a location tour, there seem to be plenty of spots to stop and take pictures.

At one point, for some reason, our buggy got separated, and we ended up distanced from the front and back. We were following the buggy in front, so we had to wait quite a bit. Even though there were guides in front and behind, these things can happen. If we had to wait, I would have preferred to do so at a photo spot.

They provide helmets and goggles. You also receive a scarf (neck warmer?) to wear, which can be used as a mask, so it's fine even if you're wearing contact lenses, and it keeps dust out of your throat. However, when we got out of the car, the front seat had dirt in the shape of the seatbelt, so it seems like we got quite a bit of dust. When we drove through a puddle, the front seat also got a bit splashed. I recommend wearing a T-shirt that you don't mind getting dirty (anything but white).

３人家族で１台のバギーに乗り、運転は１人だけにしました。簡単だから出来そうかな、とも思いましたが、ペーパードライバーなのでやめておきました。途中、止まるポイントがあり、写真撮影したり、運転を交代することができます。止まるポイントはガイドさんが決めているので、あっここで撮影したい！と思っても出来ずに走り去るのはちょっと残念。でも運転者以外は撮影しながら走っていられるので、まぁいいかな？ロケ地ツアーなら止まって撮影するスポットがいっぱいありそうです。
途中、なぜかはぐれてしまったバギーがあったのか、前と後ろで離ればなれになってしまいました。前のバギーについていくので…。前方グループの私たちは、途中でかなり待たされてしまいました。前後にガイドさんがいるにも関わらず、こういった事があるんですね。どうせ待つなら撮影スポットで待ちたかったです。
ヘルメット、ゴーグルを貸してくれます。かぶるタイプのスカーフ（ネックウォーマー？）をプレゼントされ、マスク代わりに使うので、コンタクトレンズでも大丈夫だし、ほこりものどに入ってきません。
でも、車を降りたら前席の人は、シートベルトの形に汚れがついていたので、かなり砂埃あびてるようです。途中、水たまりを走った時も、前席はちょっとかぶっていたようです。汚れてもいいＴシャツ（白以外）をお勧めします。

I took my 13 year old and we had a blast. There’s something to do for everyone. I highly recommend the bumper boats.

Cole was our guide & made the hike informative & fun. We learned a lot about plants, Maui in general, & topped it off with jumping into a natural pool complete with waterfall~ Optional but so fun to do!!

We participated as a family of four (ages 3 and 8)♪ We took a shuttle bus from the meeting point. Upon arrival, a Japanese staff member was waiting at the entrance and kindly guided us to the free chairs in the kids' area, saying, "Everyone, please follow me!" It was very nice of them. There were relatively few guests, and there were plenty of shaded areas to rest. The free drinks were also great. However, there were no tea or water options, only juice, so I got a bit thirsty, haha. At the food court, card payments required showing a copy of the passport, so I was prepared, but with Apple Pay, there was no need for the passport copy; I could just tap the machine to make the payment. The official website has information about events, etc.^_^ Since the kids love Disney movies, we chose to go on Movie Day, when we could watch on a big screen while swimming. It was so much fun that we wished we could stay a few more hours^_^ Thank you very much!♪

家族4人(3歳&8歳)で参加しました♪ 集合場所からシャトルバスで向かいました。現地到着すると入り口で日本人のスタッフさんが待っていてくれ、『皆さん着いてきてください〜！』とキッズエリア前の無料のチェアまで一緒に案内してくださったり、とても親切でした。比較的お客さんも少なく、日陰も多く休めるところがたくさんありました。またフリードリンクも良かったです。ただ、お茶系やお水はなく、ジュースしか選択肢がないので喉が乾きました笑　フードコートでカード支払いはパスポートコピー提示とあり準備して行きましたが、ApplePayはパスポートコピー提示はなく、機械にかざすだけで決済できました。事前に公式HPで、イベントなど記載してあります^_^子どもたちはディズニー映画が大好きなので、泳ぎながら大スクリーンで見れるMovieDayの日にしました。楽しくてあと数時間いたいくらいでした^_^ありがとうございました♪

I was a bit anxious because the pickup bus took a long time to arrive. The guide who showed up after the scheduled time directed us to a bus that had been parked a distance away for over 20 minutes, so I wonder if the guide was late? We also had to wait a bit for the return bus, so while the tour was good, the bus experience was a bit lacking.

The tour provided guidance in Japanese, and the staff were very friendly to the little kids, which made it enjoyable for everyone! The sandbar was about waist to chest deep, and my 11-month-old was able to have their first experience in the ocean with a float. The hamburgers on the boat were also very delicious, and we saw several sea turtles swimming from the boat! The snorkeling area was larger than I expected; my husband went around the whole area, but I was scared, so I enjoyed snorkeling nearby, and I was still able to see many fish and corals. They kindly taught us how to snorkel, and if you’re not a strong swimmer, they provided flotation devices.

The weather was nice, so I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hawaii and had a fulfilling day.

ピックアップのバスが中々来なくて少し不安になりました。時間を過ぎて現れた案内人が案内してくれたバスは20分以上前から離れたところに停まっていたため、案内人が遅れていたのかな？帰りのバスもすこし待たされたため、ツアーは良かったけどバスがちょっとイマイチだったかな。
ツアーは日本語で案内もしてくれるし、小さい子どもにもたくさん声をかけてくれて楽しく参加することができました！サンドバーは腰から胸くらいの深さで、11ヶ月の子どもも浮き輪で初めての海デビューをすることができました。船上でのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったし、ウミガメも船から何匹も泳いでいるところがみえました！シュノーケリングポイントは思ったより広くて、夫は一周まわってきましたが、私は怖かったので近くでシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、それでもたくさんの魚やサンゴを見ることができました。シュノーケリングの仕方も優しく教えてくれるし、泳ぎが得意でなければ、浮具も貸してもらえていました。
天気も良かったので、ハワイのきれいな景色も堪能して、一日充実して過ごすことができました。

My wife and I enjoyed the sunset cruise. Although it was an issue or two, they should try to be resolved the last time I took the cruise. I was able to be out on the outside on the deck at the sunset. Got to take some amazing pictures . This time we are in line for the buffet when is sunset. I think the time should be adjusted if the time is earlier when the sun sets. The whole purpose of a sunset cruise is to be able to watch the sunset and not be called to the buffet table to get your meal. My wife really enjoyed the Buffay food. She said it was very good as a picky eater. She ate a little bit of everything and enjoyed it.

I will verify the timing of other cruises before I would take the cruise again as the whole purpose was to be able to watch the sun set

The show was wonderful, I was surprised by the great cast and the excellent presentation with the fire.

The food at the buffet was delicious with 3 main dishes to choose from, plus salad, fruits, dessert and drinks all included in one price.

I recommend this show for the whole family, it is a wonderful experience.

All under a giant tent.

Since I didn't go early, my seat was in a bad location, like behind the scenes. I recommend arriving early and lining up if you want to see from a good seat.

早く行かなかったので場所が悪く舞台裏の様なところだった。良い席で見たい方は早めに行って並ぶ事をお勧めします。

I enjoyed delicious food at a buffet that truly captured the essence of Hawaii. They kept the atmosphere lively with shows, and I appreciated their attentiveness and friendly interactions.

I visited Hawaii for my honeymoon, and I was moved by a live performance of a ukulele rendition of a honeymoon song. I also experienced "Rock-a-Hula," the largest Hawaiian show in Waikiki that combines Polynesian culture with rock music, featuring well-known cast members. I believe such shows are hard to find elsewhere.

Personally, I found the fire dance show to be a lot of fun. I would love to join this tour again when I come back to Hawaii.

ハワイらしさを感じる美味しいご飯をビッフェでいただきました。退屈することなくショーをして盛り上げてくれたり、気を使ってくれて声をかけていただきました。
今回ハワイは新婚旅行で訪れましたが、ウクレレでハネムームの曲を生演奏してくて感動♪
また「ロック・ア・フラ」ポリネシアンとロックを融合と言うことで有名キャストも楽しめるワイキキ最大のハワイアンショーを見せていただきましたが、なかなかこういうショーは他で見れないと思います。
個人的にはファイヤーダンスショーが楽しかったです。
またハワイに来た時は参加したいツアーです。

The guide was great and shared loads of interesting facts and stories about history, nature, culture, language, habits and astronomy. His knowledge and captivating way of presenting things were amazing. I also highly appreciate his deep respect towards the Hawaiian culture.
The trip was organized very professionally. The warm parkas were also highly appreciated.

I highly recommend this service.

The snorkeling and sandbar experience was very enjoyable, and the lunch was delicious. During the morning tour, the tide was high. It was a bit disappointing that the water was up to my waist at the sandbar, but I was satisfied because the weather was nice.

シュノーケリング・サンドバー体験はとても楽しかったですし、ランチもとても美味しかったです。午前のツアーで満ち潮でした。サンドバーは腰ぐらいまで水があり残念でしたが、天気は良かったので満足です。

On the day of the event, it was nearly full, and there were many tourists with us. We took a bus to the port and boarded the boat, but it seemed like we were the only Japanese people there, and the explanations were mostly in English. Since we didn't understand English, we could only guess what they were saying based on the atmosphere. I was a bit anxious, but somehow it turned out okay (laughs). During snorkeling, we were able to see quite a few sea turtles, and I was really happy to see a sea turtle come up to the surface right next to us. The other activities were also quite enjoyable. On the way back, since we wanted to go somewhere other than the hotel, we were kindly accommodated with our request to disband at a different location, which we appreciated.

参加当日は満席に近い状態で沢山の観光客の方が一緒でした。
港までバスで移動し、船に乗り込んだのですが、日本人の方は私たちくらいのようでほとんど日本語はなく英語での説明だったので、英語がわからない自分たちは雰囲気でこう言ってるのかな？としかわかりませんでした。
少し不安もありましたが、何とか！？大丈夫でした（笑）
シュノーケリングの際は結構、ウミガメを見れたし、しかも海面まであがってくるウミガメを真横で見れたのですごく嬉しかったです。
他のアクティビティもそれなりに楽しかったです。
帰りはホテルではなく、他の場所に行きたかったので現地で解散させていただいたりとこちらの要望に親切に対応して頂いたの有り難かったです。

I was able to ride a horse in the great outdoors! The guide was kind, and the horse was well-behaved. As long as you follow the instructions, there are no problems. Since you ride for a full two hours, I recommend it if that’s not an issue for you!

大自然の中で、馬に乗ることができました！
ガイドさんも優しく、馬もいい子で、指示にちゃんと従えば、問題ありませんでした。
2時間ずっと乗りっぱなしなので、そこに問題なければおすすめです！

I really enjoyed the friendly people whoever was leading the tour and also the live music, it was fabulous! But I would have to say , they didn’t do good for the safety part… I got injured from the snorkeling because it was my first time ever, I definitely lacked of knowledge about how to snorkel safely, and no one was giving instructions about how to stay safe in the ocean. I got injured from accidentally hitting the coral, I never know the coral can be that close to people (I never had ocean experience). I also was not the only person that was injured, another strong man, he was attacked by jellyfish. Hopefully they can do better for the safety instructions.

My sister and brother-in-law were delighted and surprised with their late greeting. So happy I had arranged for that with you. Our greeter was able to find us amidst the confusion of finding bags and a long travel day. Really appreciate that!

This was a great multimedia show that we thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

We watched the sunrise on the way to Lani and watched the sunset on the way back to Maui! The staff were friendly. Easy ferry ride! So worth our day trip to Lani!

I drove a buggy for the first time!! Before the experience, I was anxious after looking at the waiver, but in reality, it's not much different from driving a regular car. I think anyone who drives regularly, including women, can do it. If you're not driving, you can freely take photos and videos. There are three stops along the way for photo opportunities, so I recommend enjoying taking pictures while communicating with the guide!! You can switch drivers at the stops, making it fun to drive together! If you love Jurassic World, you should definitely give it a try!!

The sand dust is intense, and you'll end up covered in sand from head to toe, so be careful with your clothes. If you're wearing contacts, be cautious to avoid getting sand in your eyes. It hurts. Also, it's dangerous. I experienced it in the morning and returned to the hotel in the early afternoon to take a bath. That's how dirty you get.

初めてバギーを運転しました！！体験前は誓約書を見て不安でしたが、実際は普通の車の運転と大して変わりません。女性の方でも、ある程度日常で運転されてる方ならどなたでもできると思います。運転しない場合は自由に写真や動画撮影可能でした。途中3ヶ所で止まって撮影タイムがあるので、ガイドさんとのコミュニケーションを楽しみながら写真を撮るのをおすすめします！！止まったタイミングで運転を交代しながら行けるので、みんなで運転すると楽しいです！ジュラシックワールドが大好きな方はぜひ行ってみてください！！
砂ぼこりがすごく、頭から顔、脚まで全身が砂っぽくなるので、服に気をつけてください。運転される方でコンタクトの方は目に砂ぼこりが入らないよう注意してください。痛いです。あと危ないです。午前中に体験し、昼過ぎにホテルに帰ってお風呂に入りました。それくらい汚れます。

I like that it was short, and that we were able to get on the water, we saw many little fish and a turtle.
The staff was excellent!

I participated in the beginner mountain bike course. Even though I hardly understood any English, the staff made a great effort to communicate with me. I was able to understand the explanations well. There was a problem when the chain broke during the ride, but the response was smooth, and I felt at ease throughout. Next, I want to try the zip line as well. The attractions in the vast area were incredibly fun. Thank you very much!

マウンテンバイク初心者コースに参加しました。
ほとんど英語がわからなくても、スタッフの方々が懸命にコミュニケーションを取ろうとしてくれます。説明も十分に理解することができました。途中チェーンが壊れてしまうトラブルがありましたが、対応もスムーズで、終始安心していられました。
次はジップラインも体験したいです。
広大な土地で楽しめるアトラクションは、最高に楽しかったです。ありがとうございました

First of all, all the participants were Japanese! After heading out to sea from the port by boat, you can go snorkeling from the sandbar. While snorkeling, you can swim with many fish while viewing coral. It's a matter of luck, but a sea turtle appeared right in front of me, and I was able to swim with it! I highly recommend it!

まず、参加者は全員日本人でした！
ボートで港から沖に出たあと、サンドバーから出てシュノーケリングができます
シュノーケリングではサンゴを見ながらたくさんの魚と泳げます
これは運が絡むところですが、目の前にウミガメが現れて一緒に泳げました！
オススメです！

Pick-up was perfect, complimentary Mai Tai was lovely, but the sunset was hard to savour in the middle of queuing, collecting food and eating! The food was okay.
We chose the trip for the sunset and traditional dancing, but the dancing was evidently lovely BUT hard to see as the girls were not raised up and one needed to look round other people and tables.
We had a nice wander to the top of the boat which was great! BUT the ‘entertainment’ was done by a guitarist who couldn’t sing above a certain pitch and girls who followed his very out of tune singing. I suppose the other passengers got up and took part, as they felt that was expected but we found that part excruciating!
Overall not worth the money.

When we arrived, there was an explanation in Japanese, and they kindly went over the day's schedule and the meeting time for our return.

The guide for the actual experience was a local and spoke English. I couldn't understand much since I don't speak English at all, but they were friendly and had a great vibe, so I could somewhat grasp what they were saying! There were many breathtaking viewpoints, and we stopped each time for explanations and photo opportunities. They suggested poses, and we were able to take a lot of fun pictures. It was truly an enjoyable time! Being surrounded by nature was also very healing, making it an absolutely wonderful experience!

現地に着いたら日本語で説明があり、当日の予定や帰りの集合時間など丁寧に説明がありました。

実際の体験のガイドの方は現地の方で英語でした。英語は全く喋られないので分かりませんが、ノリが良くて優しい方達で、なんとなくいってることが伝わって来ました！！
絶景ポイントも沢山あり、その都度止まって解説と写真タイムがありました。ポーズを指定してくれて面白い写真もたくさん撮れて本当に楽しい時間でした！
大自然にも癒されて本当に最高の時間でした！

The location is amazing!
The buffet is fantastic!
The variety of food and the seasoning were really good.
Each family received a pineapple, and we couldn't finish it.
The dessert cakes and ice cream were delicious.

The show was impressive from our seats in the front center, and at the end, we got to interact with the show members, which was a memorable experience.

ロケーション最高！
ビュッフェ最高！
食事の種類の多さ、味付けがとっても良かった。
パイナップルも一家族に一個ついてきて、食べきれなかった。
デザートのケーキ、アイスクリームもおいしい。

ショーは前方中央の席で迫力満点、最後にはショーのメンバーとも触れ合えて思いでいっぱいでした。

I experienced the tour starting at 9:30.
I left the hotel in Waikiki at 7:30.
It takes about an hour to get to Kualoa.
Check-in was until 8:45, and the meeting time was at 9:15.
I stepped on the scale and signed something like a waiver.
There, I watched a video explanation.
I borrowed a helmet and a storage bag!
Around 9:30, they helped me choose a horse that suited me, and we set off. From this point, I couldn't get off the horse for two hours, which was really tough. I thought a one-hour course would be better.
I wanted to get off and take a break once.
My butt, inner thighs, and arms are sore. (laughs)
I got off the horse at 11:40.
Thank you, horse!

9:30からの体験コースを体験しました。
ワイキキのホテル出たのは7:30
クアロアまで1時間くらいです。
8:45まで受付して
集合は9:15
体重計に乗り
誓約書？みたいなのにサインをする。
そこでビデオで説明を聞いた。
ヘルメットと物入れを借りる！
9：30くらいにその人に合った馬を選んでもらい出発。ここから2時間馬から降りられないので
凄いきつかったです。1時間のコースがいいなぁ。と思いました。
一度降りて休憩したかったです。
お尻、内腿、腕
筋肉痛。笑
馬から降りたのは11:40
馬さんお疲れ様でした。