Hawaii
It was my first time booking an optional tour, but I felt at ease participating because the guide was fluent in Japanese! They even got out of the car to come find us. At Hanauma Bay, there were long lines for both parking and entry, but since we had made a reservation in advance, and it seemed like the guide had some connections, we were able to enter smoothly. The snorkeling was also satisfying as we got to see various fish!
初めてのオプションツアー予約でしたが、ガイドの方が日本語ペラペラでしたので安心して参加することが出来ました!お迎えも車から降りて探しに来てくれました。ハナウマ湾は駐車場も入場も大行列でしたが、事前予約をしてくれており、かつ顔がきくのか色々優遇されているようでスムーズに入場できました。肝心のシュノーケリングも様々な魚が見れて満足行く内容でした!
I was worried about not being able to communicate in Japanese, but the tourists were separated into different boats for Japanese and foreign guests. There was one Japanese female crew member on our boat who kindly and patiently explained everything, which made me feel very safe and allowed me to enjoy the experience.
The sandbar had waves about knee-high, making it easy to walk around. The emerald green sea was incredibly beautiful, with very little current, and it felt so nice! I took many photos with the stunning scenery in the background, and I am very grateful for that.
We also got to see sea turtles, and when we moved to a spot with coral, I was able to snorkel while wearing a life jacket and see many beautiful fish, creating wonderful memories. (I can't swim, but with the life jacket and fins, I managed to swim alongside my husband.)
The hamburger lunch and drinks, along with the warm cocoa after snorkeling, were also very delicious. Thank you for the wonderful memories!! ♪♪
日本語通じないか不安でしたが、日本人観光客の船と外国の方で船が別れていて、船には日本人女性のクルーの方が一人いて、なんでも優しく丁寧に教えてくれたので、とても安心して楽しむことができました。
サンドバーは膝くらいの波の高さで安心して歩けました。
エメラルドグリーンの海はとても綺麗で、流れもほとんどなく穏やかでとても気持ちよかったです!
絶景をバックに写真もたくさん撮っていただき、大感謝です。
ウミガメも見れて、珊瑚のある場所へ移動してライフジャケットをつけてのシュノーケルも綺麗な魚をたくさん見ながら泳ぐことができ、とても思い出になりました。(私は泳げないですが、ライフジャケットと足ヒレで旦那と一緒でなんとか泳げました。)
ハンバーガーランチとドリンク、シュノーケル後のあったかいココアもとっても美味しかったです。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました!!♪♪
The pickup location for the bus on the way there was hard to find. (There were many people from other tours, and we couldn't tell what our bus looked like.)
As for the horseback riding, we could hear the sound of the waves and got splashed by the sea spray, and the wind felt pleasant. The horse was calm and occasionally stopped to graze, which was enjoyable as well. Riding along the coast, something we can't do in Japan, was a valuable experience.
In Haleiwa Town, we only had time for lunch, and it would have been nice to have a little more time to relax.
行きのバスのピックアップ場所がわかりづらかった。(他のツアーの人たちも多く、自分たちのバスがどのような物かもわからなかった)
乗馬については波の音が聞こえ、波飛沫がかかるくらいで、風が心地よかったです。馬もおとなしく時々草を食んで道草しましたが、それも楽しかった。日本では出来ない海岸沿いの乗馬は貴重な体験でした。
ハレイワタウンではランチの時間しか無くもう少しゆっくり出来たら良かった。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding. We will take your feedback regarding the schedule into consideration for the future. We look forward to serving you again!
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。乗馬、お楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。スケジュールについてのご意見は今後の参考とさせて頂きます。またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております!
Ship was nice but very crowded. Made it hard to see the dance show and fireworks.
5 course meal was tasty and cooked well.
Appetitizers lackluster; cheese, fruit, crackers. All in all, a good experience and value.
Booked several activities through Veltra;
Good experience.
Would highly recommend this package for the sandbar. The personnel are very experienced and friendly. Live music was great.
There were plenty of activities to choose from, and a perfect amount of time to try everything. The boat took us to a quieter area of the sandbar, so we basically had a private area to ourselves.
I'm glad we booked transportation through the package, as parking was full when we arrived.
Would want to go on this again!
Mahalo for your review and the beautiful picture! - Team KBOS
Everything about the whole experience was easy and convenient. We booked a party of 8 for a high school boy's trip and had an immeasurable amount of fun.
Booking was super easy and once completed you get a confirmation email and a waiver for everyone to fill out. Instructions were clear and concise and the check-in team members were friendly and accommodating.
Preston was engaging as he broke down the rules and expectations. Kaawa Entertainment, Jesse, and the Ukelele-ist kept us jammin' until we reached the bar. As we sailed away he was cracking jokes about us Cali folks, which was hilarious. The brothers Nohu and mimicked flight attendants by educating us on how to wear our life vests properly. The captains and the rest of the team shared their aloha hospitality with us serving us donuts for breakfast and keeping us hydrated with water and tang.
I will definitely come back and do this again!
Mahalo for your review and nice picture! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
Best Fun Ever, great guides, laughed, great scenery.
This was the best tour I have done while living here on Oahu! We wanted to sit back, relax and enjoy the experience. The Crew was so friendly and helpful. I will be recommending this tour to all our future visitors! Additionally, the lunch was bomb!! Cheeseburgers using local beef and fresh vegetables. They are local, they support local and are the true definition of Aloha!
Mahalo
This tour involves walking through the tropical rainforest in Honolulu to reach Manoa Falls, followed by enjoying delicious sandwiches (acai bowls) at the spacious Tantalus Lookout. The contrast between the jungle and the view from the hill was quite interesting.
During the trekking, our guide Daisuke provided various explanations, which was very helpful. Without a guide, I think the experience would have been less enjoyable. It seems there has been little rainfall recently, so unfortunately, the waterfall had a lower water volume, but trekking through the jungle was very enjoyable.
The path was quite rocky and muddy, making it difficult to walk, so I recommend borrowing a walking stick. Insect repellent spray was also available for us to use.
ホノルルの熱帯雨林の道を歩いてマノアの滝に到着、その後広々としたタンタラスの丘で美味しいサンドイッチ(アサイーボウル)を楽しむツアーです。ジャングルの中と丘からの眺めとその対比もなかなか面白かったです。
トレッキング中はガイドのだいすけさんが色々な説明をしてくれてとても良かったです。ガイドさん無しだと歩いて終わりで楽しさもそこそこだったと思います。最近の雨量が少なかったそうで滝は残念ながら水量が少なめでしたが、ジャングルの中のトレッキングはとても楽しめました。
道が結構ゴツゴツしていてぬかるみも多く歩きにくいので、ステッキを貸してもらうことをお勧めします。虫除けスプレーも貸してもらえました。
The reception staff included Japanese speakers, which was reassuring.
It's a Hawaiian show that you can enjoy starting from dinner before the show begins.
The food included Hawaiian dishes that we wouldn't typically choose ourselves, and everything was delicious, even the dessert!
The show was enjoyable for all ages, tracing the history of hula as well as famous artists.
My parents are from the perfect generation and used to listen to this music a lot, so I want to take them next time.
受付には日本語対応のスタッフさんもいらっしゃって安心でした。
ショー開始前のディナーから楽しめるハワイショーです。
食事もハワイのお料理など自分たちでは選ばないようなものばかり、
味も美味しくデザートまで楽しめました!
ショーはフラの歴史はもちろん有名アーティストの歴史をたどるような年代に関係なく楽しめるものでした。
両親がドンピシャ世代で昔良く聞いていたので今度は連れて行ってあげたいなと思っています。
Thank you very much for visiting the Rockaflava Original Waikiki Luau Buffet & Show. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the entertainment. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you and your parents again when you come to Hawaii.
この度はロッカフラオリジナルワイキキルアウブッフェ&ショーにご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。お食事とエンターテイメントも楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、是非ともご両親様とご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
The wait from when we were seated until the meal started was quite long, and I ended up having a lot of time on my hands. We were seated at a long table in the order we arrived, so the people sitting next to me were from groups I didn't know at all. While we were waiting, a local person with a ukulele sang songs upon request, but they weren't very good, and it was quite tough to be forced to tip them. However, the food was delicious, and I enjoyed the hula show.
席に座ってからご飯が始まるまでの時間が長く、かなり時間を持て余してしまいました。席は来た順番に長机に向かい合わせで座っていくので両隣はまったく知らないグループになります。待っている間ウクレレをもった現地の方が勝手にリクエストに応じて歌ってくれますがあまり上手でとなく、またチップを強制的に払わされるのが結構しんどかったです。でもご飯はおいしかったですし、フラショーは楽しめました。
Thank you very much for attending the Rockafella VIP Waikiki Luau Buffet & Show. We sincerely apologize for the long wait before the meal began, and for the time you felt was wasted. We also regret that you had an unpleasant experience regarding the tipping issue. We will be in contact with the general manager to provide guidance to our staff for strengthening customer service in the future. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the buffet and entertainment. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はロッカフラVIPワイキキルアウブッフェ&ショーにご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。ご飯が始まるまでの時間が長く、かなり時間を持て余された事お詫び致します。そして、チップの件も含めて不愉快な体験をされたことも申し訳ございませんでした。総支配人と連絡を取り今後のカスタマーサービス強化のための指導をスタッフにしていく予定です。ブッフェのお食事とエンターテインメントは楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
The view of parasailing from the hotel in Waikiki was amazing. Since it departed from the harbor near the Hilton, the scenery was different from the land and absolutely fantastic.
ワイキキのホテルから見ていた光景のパラセイル
ヒルトンのそばの港から出港なので、陸からとは違った景色で最高でした
There were many slides that you can't easily experience in Japan, and I had a lot of fun. It's a bit disappointing that the opening hours were a little short. There were also pools and slides that weren't open, so I would like to visit again.
なかなか日本では体験できないようなスライダーがたくさんあってとても楽しめました。開園時間が少し短いのが残念でした。
やってなかったプールやスライダーもあったので、また行ってみたいと思います。
I participated with my husband, daughter, and middle school grandson. The sandbar wasn't at low tide, but it felt safe in the shallow water. I wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) too, so we all enjoyed it as a family. Later, my husband and I watched our daughter and grandson enjoy snorkeling from the boat, and it was so much fun! They were thrilled to see many turtles.
Above all, I was very satisfied with the staff member who spoke Japanese; she explained everything clearly and interestingly. My daughter and grandson both said they want to do it again! Thank you for all your help.
主人と娘と中学生の孫と参加しました。サンドバーは干潮ではなかったけど、浅瀬で安心感がありました。SUPは私もやってみたかったので家族で楽しみました。その後シュノーケルは私と主人は船から娘と孫が楽しんでいるのを見てましたが、とっても楽しかった!亀をたくさん見れたと大喜びでした。
何より日本語の話せる女性のスタッフが分かりやすく面白く色々話をしてくれとても満足でした。
またやりたい!と娘も孫も言ってます。
色々お世話になりました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour with your family. I am very happy to hear that everyone enjoyed the tour. Additionally, receiving the title "Best Staff!" is a great encouragement for us, and we will continue to strive to ensure that everyone has a wonderful experience. We hope you will come back to this heavenly ocean again. We are looking forward to that day with all our hearts.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーにご家族でご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
皆様それぞれにツアーを楽しんでくださいましたご様子をお聞きして大変嬉しく思います。また”スタッフ最高!”というタイトルを頂いたこと、これからの励みにして引き続き皆様に楽しんで頂けるようスタッフ一同邁進していきたいと存じます。是非また皆様でこの天国の海にお越し下さい。その日を心よりお待ちしております。
The snorkeling time was relatively long, and I was able to see sea turtles up close, which was very enjoyable. However, it was a bit cold in the evening. The sunset from the cruise was also very beautiful, making it a wonderful memory. The staff took photos for us, and since there is a sale at the end, I think it's a good idea to bring a little cash or a credit card if you want to purchase them.
シュノーケルの時間も比較的長く、ウミガメも間近で見ることができてとても楽しかったです。ただ、夕方のため少し寒かったです。
クルーズからのサンセットもとてもきれいに見ることができ最高の思い出になりました。
スタッフの方が写真を撮ってくださり、最後に販売があるので欲しい方はクレジットカードや現金を少し持っていった方がいいと思います。
The coral reef was smaller than I expected. It felt like a miniature version of Keauhou Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. The glass bottom was quite scratched and didn’t look as beautiful as in the photos. The food and the crew were not bad; they made an effort to ensure we enjoyed ourselves.
The parking lot is paid. You can pay at a place called SECURITY using a card, or there’s a QR code at the tour reception that you can use to pay. I used the QR code, but the only payment option was Google Pay (which I might have missed), and luckily I had some balance left, so I was able to pay right away. However, I struggled to set it for 5 to 6 hours (if you go early, you need 6 hours until noon). It’s just a matter of selecting the range until noon, but the system was slow, and it was a hassle.
The worst part was when I tried to enter my car's license plate number, it switched to full-width characters, but I was still able to make the payment. When I disembarked, my car had been towed. When I asked the crew, they just told me to contact SECURITY. But when I called SECURITY, it went to voicemail since it was after noon. My car was moved to a junkyard in Kihei, which is 8.6 miles away.
So, when the tow truck arrived, I desperately pleaded with them to take me there. Inputting in half-width characters is very important.
珊瑚礁が思っていたより小さかった。
ハワイ島のケアウホウ湾の縮小版って感じた。
グラスボトムは、結構傷があって写真ほど、綺麗には見えない。
食事やクルーの感じは、悪くはない。楽しめるよう気を使ってくれる。
駐車場は有料。料金はSECURITY という支払い場所でカード等で支払うか、ツアー受付にQRコードがあるので、それを使って支払う。
QRコードを使ったのだが、支払いがGoogle pay しかなく(見逃したかも)、たまたま残金があったからすぐに支払えた。
ただ、5から6時間(早く行くと12時まで6時間必要になる)を設定するのに手間取った。その他を選んで12時までの範囲を選択するだけだが、動きが悪く、苦労した。
で、最もダメだったのが、車のナンバーを入力しようとした際、全角文字入力になったが支払いできてしまったこと。下船したらレッカー移動されていた。
クルーに聞いても、SECURITY に連絡するように言われるだけ。SECURITY に連絡してもお昼過ぎじゃないと留守電になる。車はキヘイの廃車置き場に移動されるので、道のり8. 6mileもある。
なので、レッカー車が来たときに必死に頼み込んで、つれていってもらった。
半角文字での入力。とても大事。
アロハ、
マアラエアハーバーの駐車場は、セキュアパーキングハワイという会社が運営しています。あなたの車が牽引されたと聞いて非常に残念です。残念ながら、私たちは彼らのサービスとは全く関係がないため、私たちのスタッフはお手伝いできませんでした。駐車会社は、個人のデバイスで支払えない場合に備えて、ハーバーに支払いステーションも設置しています。この件でゲストをお手伝いできる方法があればよかったのですが、私たちのコントロールを完全に超えています。
マハロ、
ニッキ
Aloha,
Maalaea Harbor parking is run by a company called Secure Parking Hawaii. I am very sorry to hear they towed your vehicle. We unfortunately have zero connection with their services... this is why our crew was unable to assist. The parking company also have a pay station at the harbor if you are unable to pay with your personal device. I wish there was a way we were able to assist guests with this, but it completely out of our control.
Mahalo,
Nikki
I participated because my daughter invited me! I had some anxiety about riding the free-range horses, but before we mounted, there was a video explanation in Japanese covering the precautions. We were paired up in groups of six, with two instructors who occasionally checked in on us, and they spoke a bit of Japanese! The horse I rode seemed to be a veteran that suited me well; it was very cautious, allowing me to ride comfortably. It was a very enjoyable two hours.
娘に誘われての参加でした! 放し飼いの馬に乗ることに、不安もありましたが、乗る前には、日本語での注意点など、ビデオ説明もありました。 2人ペアで、6人の、グループに、2人インストラクターの方が付き、体験中は、時折、声を掛けて下さり、それも片言ですが日本語で! わたしが乗ったお馬さんは、わたしに合ったベテランのお馬だったようで、とても慎重で、安心して乗る事が出来、とても楽しめた2時間でした。
I cant stop thinking about how at peace this day was! Wish to be back on the sandbar.
Come back soon! - Team KBOS
Catamaran although large fits into the gorgeous sea caves!
Beautiful tour! Our family was happy we found time to visit the Grotto!
Great sights from above! Lower cost than helicopter but still amazing sights!
If you are afraid of heights like me maybe second think, but still decide to do it, as the sights of the crystal water are beautiful.
Really enjoyed the dinner, we were nervous but it was soooo delicious!!
Mahalo for joining us and taking the time to share a kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed dinner! Best wishes to you and yours!
The full day was filled with so much history, we felt lucky we chose this event on our vacation!
Arizona ferry ride and memorial were just breathtaking
We are so pleased you got the most out of your Pearl Harbor Visit and experienced its magnificence.
Really had a great evening- the VIP seats were awesome as you could really see all the smile and hear the evening spectacularly!
Was simply gorgeous, couldn't put it any other way!
A great see when staying on Oahu, holds great American history
Dear Kara, We are delighted and pleased to hear you received a fulfilling experience with us and Pearl Harbor Tour.
Tour guide in car was very helpful and detailed and park was very memorable
Tons of fun, food was just okay, definitely a 1 time do but worth it to try for your first Hawaii visit