Hawaii
Driver was informative. Very professional and helpful.
We booked a plan with a banana boat and a paddle tube for the family. It was an exhilarating experience in the thrilling waters of Hawaii, almost feeling like we were going to be thrown off. We could enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP as we pleased.
The guide spoke fluent Japanese, so there were no issues. A light lunch was provided before swimming, which was just the right amount. We enjoyed live music on the boat, and there was a bottle to put tips in on the way back, which seemed optional.
Since it wasn't during a high tide, we could stand, but the water still reached up to our necks. Floating while gazing at the beautiful sea, fish, and the towering mountains felt uniquely Hawaiian. Even if it rained, it was just a passing shower. It gets cold when you come out of the water, so a jacket is essential. Having a waterproof phone case would have made it even better.
家族でパンパーチューブ、バナナボート付きのプランを申し込み。振り落とされそうなくらいスリル満点ハワイの海を体験。シュノーケリングにカヤック、SUPどれも好きなように楽しめます。
ガイドの方は流暢に日本語を話すので問題ありません。軽いランチも泳ぐ前には適量です。
船上ライブを聴きながら盛り上がり帰りに瓶があるのでチップを入れます。任意の様です。
大潮ではなかったので足はついても首まで海水がありました。きれいな海と魚、高山の山々を眺めながら浮かぶ気分はハワイならではと思います。雨が降っても通り雨。海から上がると寒いので上着は必須です。防水携帯ケースを持ってればもっと最高でした。
Thank you for sharing your experience participating in the tour. The weather and water levels can vary daily, and we cannot control the ocean conditions, but it seems you enjoyed the natural beauty of Hawaii and the tour activities. We look forward to your next participation. From all the staff at KBOS.
この度はツアーへのご参加体験をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。天候や水位など海の状況は日々異なりコントロール出来ませんが、そんなハワイの自然とツアーアクティビティを楽しんで頂けた様ですね。またのご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
Crew was wonderful! Trip was amazing! Would love to come back and do it again
Need to know…wearing a spf shirt would have been a good idea! Having salty crackers for upset stomach would have helped.
The captain surprised us by taking the boat into a small area so that we could see the entirety of amazing cave. Very cool!
The speed of the speedboat was absolutely thrilling! I was desperately holding on during the ride. The sea breeze was pleasant, and it felt like an amusement park attraction. Although it was only in English, I had no worries. I highly recommend this for those looking for a unique snorkeling tour.
とにかく高速ボ-トのスピードが迫力満点!走行中は必死につかまってる状態でしたよ〜。海風が心地よく遊園地のアトラクション気分で楽しめました。英語ガイドだけでしたが不安はありませんでした。ひと味違うシュノ-ケリングツアーを求める方に是非おすすめします。
The water was about waist-deep, and I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sea. The ocean at Waikiki is also lovely, with waves and a lively crowd, but the sea at the sandbar was quiet, calm, and refreshing, with only tour participants around, making it truly wonderful!
The staff took many photos for us, and we enjoyed playing beach volleyball and having a hamburger lunch. After lunch, we went to see sea turtles and snorkeled around the coral reefs, enjoying plenty of activities. Many people brought waterproof bags to use their smartphones underwater, which is recommended for taking underwater photos. However, there was a girl who lost her credit card and room key because her bag was open, and her smartphone got submerged (it seemed to be waterproof), so please be careful.
水深は腰くらいあったけと、とても美しい海を堪能しました。ワイキキの海もきれいで波があり人もにぎわっていますが、サンドバーの海はツアーの人しかいなくて静かで穏やかで爽快な素敵な海でとても素晴らしかったです!!
写真もスタッフの方がたくさん撮ってくださったり、ビーチバレーを楽しんだり、ハンバーガーランチを楽しんだり。ランチの後も、ウミガメを見に行ったり、サンゴ礁周りをシュノーケリングしたり、たくさんアクティビティを楽しめました。水中でスマホを使える防水袋を持ってきている方がたくさんおられ、水中写真が撮れてお勧めです。ただ袋が空いて、クレジットカードとルームカードキーを無くされ、スマホが水没された女の子がいたので(防水仕様で大丈夫だったようです)、要注意してください。
First of all, I admit my own fault, but when I arrived at the meeting point exactly at 11:00 for the boat that was scheduled to depart at 11:00, it left right in front of me. In the end, I was able to change to the next boat an hour later.
As for the view from the submarine, the water clarity was low, and there were only a few fish; I saw a small shark once or twice at most. My 3-year-old child started to get bored after about 10 minutes, and the crew talked non-stop for an hour, which was quite painful for us since we didn't understand English. The foreign guests on board also seemed to be smiling awkwardly and didn't look like they were having much fun.
As an experience, I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it once, but when I calmly looked back at the cost, I concluded that I definitely wouldn't do it a second time.
まずこれは自分も悪いんですが、
11時出発の船で11時ピッタリに集合場所に着いたら、目の前で出発されてしまいました。
最終的にはその1時間後の便に変更してもらえましたが。
あとは潜水艦から見える景色も透明度低く魚が少し、一度か二度だけ小さいサメが見えた程度。
3歳の子供は10分ほどで飽き始め、
クルーが1時間ずっと喋りっぱなしで、
英語わからない自分達にはかなり苦痛でした。
乗ってる外国の方も苦笑気味であんまり面白そうな感じではなかったです。
体験としては一度経験する事は止めないですが、冷静に金額見返したらまず2回目は無いよね。という結論に至りました。
Aloha, and thank you for taking a moment to share your review with us. We apologize for confusion about check-in time. We're sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped. The ocean is often quite unpredictable, and sightings of underwater life vary from hour to hour. Finally, optional narration is available for download in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish, and can be downloaded prior to arriving at the pier; Wi-Fi is not available at the pier. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will be sure to share it with our team. I hope you and your keiki had a nice Hawaiian vacation. Mahalo!
Aloha !
Aloha, and thank you for taking a moment to share your review with us. We apologize for confusion about check in time. We're sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped. The ocean is often quite unpredictable, and sightings of underwater life vary from hour to hour. Finally, *Optional* Narration is available for download in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish and can be downloaded prior to arriving at the pier, WIFI not available at the pier.
I am sorry you were unaware of this. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will be sure to share it with our team. I hope you and your keiki (Child) had a nice Hawaiian vacation.
Mahalo!
I got confused about the meeting point in the harbor and ended up getting dropped off on the completely opposite side, which meant I had to run through the parking lot. I couldn't get through on the phone and ended up being late for the meeting time. However, the staff at the shop were incredibly kind and switched me with the next group, allowing me to fly safely. At one point, I was really worried about what would happen, but their kindness was truly reassuring.
Once we took off, we quickly ascended to a high altitude, and the feeling of being able to overlook Waikiki was amazing—like being at the highest point in Waikiki! After the enjoyable flight, we had the customary Japon, and at the end, everyone who was on the boat together took photos and chatted in a friendly atmosphere. There were so many fun things to do besides flying, and it was great to see Waikiki and Diamond Head from the boat.
ハーバー内の集合場所がわからず全く反対側でタクシーを降りてしまい駐車場内を走ることに。電話をしてもつながらず集合時間に遅刻してしまいました。
ただショップの方が大変親切で次の便の方と入れ替えてくれ無事飛ぶことができました。一時はどうなるかと肝を冷やしましたがとてもやさしくして頂き本当に心強かったです。
飛んでしまえば一瞬で高いところまで上がりワイキキを一望する気分は「ワイキキで一番高いところにいる!」という感じ。
楽しい遊覧の後はお約束のジャポンもあり、一緒にボートに乗った人たちとも最後は和気あいあいと写真を撮ったり話したり。飛ぶ以外にも楽しいことがたくさんありました。ボートからワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドを見たりできるのもよかったです。
Overall impression: encompasses true Hawaiian culture. Staff: very friendly and helpful. Performers: Wonderful!
Food: Could use improvement, for the price of the entire experience, could be better
Advertise that the photos at the end cost money or please include it complementary in the package. Mahalo!
Absolutely give it a go, had an amazing time. Compared to the outrageously expensive chartered cruises you can take to the sand bar this is by far the best way to do it. Just paddle out and take everything at your own pace. We ended up floating around with several turtles whilst on the sand bar and had an amazing four hours. Definitely the way to do it if you can handle the 40-minute paddle out there.
Aloha Raoury! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We agree that kayaking is the way to experience the sandbar if you're up for that paddle! That is great feedback and we really appreciate it. Stoked to hear you had an awesome sandbar kayaking experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
Kayaking out to the sandbar was one of my absolute favorite things I have done on Oahu! It wasn't too far to paddle, you get plenty of time out on the sandbar, the instructions and checkin/checkout was easy - something I will certainly do again!
Aloha Lauren! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really appreciate that. So stoked to hear you had such a great experience and that it was one of your favorites from all of Oahu. That's so awesome to hear. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Mahalo!
The experience was a great time! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The water was a bit choppy at first but there was a lot of help with that, especially since we had my 14 month old and 3 year old. The girls had a great time.
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad your family had a great time. -Team KBOS
This is my child's favorite tour, so we use it every time we go to Hawaii (about the 6th time?). This time, there were no restroom breaks or turtle watching on the way there. Maybe that meant we had more time to play? It was our first time going on a Saturday, so that might be why.
Overall, we enjoyed it as usual! (*^^*)
子供がお気に入りのツアーなので、ハワイに行くたびに利用させて頂いてます、(6回目くらい?)
今回いつもと違ったのが行きのトイレ休憩と亀ウォッチングがありませんでした。
その分遊ぶ時間が長かったのかな?
土曜日に行ったのは初めてだったのでそのためかもしれません。
全体的にはいつも通りに楽しめました(*^^*)
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. This is already about the fifth time, right? Thank you very much.
The tour schedule may be slightly adjusted depending on the sea conditions, so please understand.
When is your next trip to Hawaii? Please contact us once your plans are set. We look forward to seeing you again, along with the sea turtles.
アロハ〜!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。すでに5回目くらい!?なんですね。ありがとうございます。
ツアーのスケジュールは海の状態等により若干変更差せて頂く事も有るんです。どうぞご了承下さいね。
次回のハワイはいつですか? ご予定が決まられましたらぜひご連絡下さい。またお会い出来る日をウミガメとともにお待ちしております。
This was my family and I’s first time going to a luau. The atmosphere was very fun and welcoming. The dancers did a great job, especially the chief that danced with the fire. The drinks were nice and I like that we had unlimited soft drinks. The only downside is that the buffet was a bit underwhelming. Overall, my family and I enjoyed ourselves.
Had a wonderful time kayaking and snorkeling with family. Saw lots of fish. Enjoyed the water. Entertainment was a plus. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
This is my second time on the 5-Star cruise. This time, I wanted to see the fireworks on Friday, so I made a reservation here.
I enjoyed the meal and Hawaiian-style cocktails. By the time I was seated, the appetizers were already prepared, and the lobster and salad were easy to eat.
If you want to relax and enjoy a calm atmosphere, I recommend the window-side seats on the 3 or 5-Star cruises.
In the past, I took a photo with the captain at the entrance, but this time it was taken at my seat.
2回目の5スター乗船です。
今回は金曜日の花火も見たくて、
こちらを予約しました。
お食事とハワイらしいカクテルを楽しみました。
お席に着いた時にはもう前菜が用意されており、
ロブスターやサラダは食べやすかったです。
落ち着いた雰囲気でゆっくり楽しむなら
窓側指定の3か5スターがおすすめです。
お写真は以前は入口で船長さんと一緒に撮影しましたが、今回はお席での撮影でした。
Thank you very much for joining us on our cruise for the second time aboard Nova Five Star. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the meals, cocktails, and the fireworks from the ship on Friday. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズ 2度目のノバファイブスターにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。お食事、カクテルそして、金曜日の花火を船上より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。
結論から言うと参加して良かったです!!
サンドバーは浅く小さな子どもも楽しめる海で、とても楽しみにしていました。当日は天気があまり良くなく、8月のお盆の夏真っ盛りなのに海の水がかなり冷たい!!シュノーケリングは魚もいっぱいいて、海の透明度も高く良かったですが、長く海に浸かってるのは冷たすぎるので難しかったです。
なので、サップやカヤックがとても楽しめました!!スタッフのお兄さんたちは皆さん陽気で優しくとても親切でした!
天気が崩れると寒いこともあり、当日は水が冷たかったとの事で残念でしたが、他のアクティビティを楽しんで頂けた様で嬉しく思っております。この度はツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
久々のパラセーリングを楽しみに家族と参加しました!空から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッド、真っ青な海はとても絶景!!ですが、想像よりも高く飛んだのでさすがに怖く(笑)浮遊してる時間もそれなりにあり、料金に見合った満足度の高い内容でしたが、高所恐怖症の人は絶対にできません!高いところが好きな方は絶対楽しめます。
I went on my honeymoon.
There were many people from overseas around, and I was anxious because I couldn't speak English, but there was a friendly Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease and enjoy the experience.
While the tour explanations were in English, the Japanese guide provided clear explanations separately.
When we arrived at the sandbar, I was surprised by how beautiful the sea was, even more than I had imagined. It was my first time snorkeling, and the water's clarity was amazing, allowing us to see the fish and coral reefs clearly, which was a lot of fun!
The hamburgers we ate on the boat were exceptional!
When boarding the boat, we secured our luggage and seating, but it felt nice to place our things outside during the ride with the refreshing wind. The restroom is inside the boat, so it's not very clean, but it can't be helped.
Of course, you'll get sunburned, so it's best to take proper precautions.
It became a wonderful memory of my trip, and I would love to go again if I visit Hawaii!
ハネムーンで行きました。
周りは、海外の方が多く、英語もできないので不安もありましたが、日本人の気さくなガイドさんがいて、安心して楽しめました。
英語でツアーの説明がある中、別で日本人のガイドさんが分かりやすく説明してくださいました。
サンドバーに着くと、想像していたより海がとても綺麗で驚きました。初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、海の透明度がすごいので魚やサンゴ礁がはっきりと見えて楽しかったです!
船の上で食べるハンバーガーも格別でした!
船に乗ると自分たちが荷物を置く場所や座る場所を確保するのですが、船の中ではなく、外に置くと移動中風が気持ち良いです。トイレは船の中なので、綺麗とは言えませんが、仕方ないですね
日焼けももちろんするので、しっかり対策した方がいいです。
旅行中の素敵な思い出になりました、またハワイに行ったら行きたいと思います!
I made a reservation in Japan, so I felt relieved that I could smoothly move to the hotel after arriving in Hawaii. I visited several hotels, and it was nice to see the surroundings and the layout of the other hotels and the city.
日本で予約しておいたので、ハワイに到着してからスムーズにホテルまで移動できて安心でした。
いくつかホテルを回るのですが、ほかのホテルや街の様子や位置関係が見れてよかったです。
This was my first time using the service. A staff member in a yellow uniform welcomed us, and there were several of them along the way to the bus stop, making it easy to find. Depending on traffic conditions, it took about 40 minutes to stop at 3 to 4 hotels before reaching our hotel in Waikiki.
今回初めて利用しました。黄色い服を着た係員さんが迎えてくれ、バスの乗り場までにもところどころにいるので、わかりやすいと思います。交通事情にもよりますがホテルを3~4件寄ってワイキキの自分たちのホテルまで40分くらいでした。
I requested a shuttle from the Hilton in Waikiki. With a schedule of departing at 8 AM and returning at 4 PM, it was perfect for leisurely sightseeing in Kailua and then enjoying more time in Waikiki. The driver on the day was very kind, as was the Japanese staff member at the Kailua shop who assisted us. Kailua Beach, just a 3-minute walk from the shop, and Lanikai Beach, a 20-30 minute walk from there, were both as wonderful as the reviews suggested, and they are fantastic beaches not too far from Waikiki. When we returned to the shop, it was just past 12:30 PM, but the staff kindly offered to take us to Kailua Town at 1:30 PM, allowing us to stay in town for an hour and a half. Thanks to their flexible scheduling, we were able to enjoy both the beach and the town. Although we were cutting it close, the four types of beer from Lanikai Brewing were delicious. The shop was clean, and I appreciated being able to use it for lunch and change in the changing room inside. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to enjoy Kailua with a shuttle service.
ワイキキのヒルトンからの送迎をお願いしました。8時出発、16時帰着というスケジュールで、ゆったりとカイルアを観光し、戻ってワイキキでもうひと楽しみするなら、最適と思います。当日のドライバーさんも、現地カイルアのショップで対応して下さった日本人スタッフさんもとても親切でした。ショップから徒歩3分のカイルアビーチ、そこから、20-30分歩いてのラニカイビーチはどちらも評判通りで、ワイキキからそう遠くない素晴らしいビーチでした。ショップに戻ったら、12時30分過ぎになっていたのですが、そこで、スタッフさんから1時30分にカイルアタウンへ送って下さり、タウンに1時間半滞在、という提案をいただき、その柔軟なスケジュール調整のおかげで、ビーチとタウンを両方楽しめました。時間ギリギリでしたが、ラニカイブリュワリーのビール4種類も美味しかったです。ショップはきれいで、そこを昼食に使わせてもらえたのも、ショップ内の更衣室で着替えができたのもありがたかったです。送迎でカイルアを楽しみたい方にはお勧めします。
Dear Hawaiian,
Thank you for participating in the beach tour and for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed Kailua. When you come back to Hawaii, please do visit Kailua again. We look forward to welcoming you.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures
Japanese Staff Team
ハワイアン様
ビーチツアーにご参加及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
カイルアをたくさん楽しんで頂けたようで私どもも嬉しく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ともカイルアに遊びにいらしてください。
お待ち致しております。
ありがとうございました。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ
日本語スタッフ一同
We participated as a family of five. We had a packed two hours and it was so much fun. All the lockers for our bags were in use, which was a bit of a hassle, but they were able to hold our things at the ticket center. Plus, it was free, which was actually a lucky break.
家族五人で参加しました。みっちり2時間、めっちゃ楽しかったです。荷物のロッカーが全部使用されており、困りましたが、チケットセンターで預かっていただけました。しかも無料でした、むしろラッキーでした。
Hands down would do again! The luau was amazing, and everyone was so kind and worked so hard to put on an amazing show. We also got to swim in the falls which was amazing. Definitely recommend! If you're reading this, just book it. You won't regret it. It was also kid friendly. I took my 1 year old and everyone loved
him and took extra effort to involve him in the cultural activities.
Aloha Courtney and mahalo for leaving us this review and for sharing a very cute pic of your kid! Looks like she had fun husking the coconut. We're glad that you guys enjoyed your time at the luau. Mahalo for the recommendation, we truly appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Mahalo nui loa!
I arrived at the meeting place on time, but there were no tour staff, which made me anxious. Since everything is in English, I recommend joining a tour with Japanese-speaking staff for those who feel uneasy. For those who are okay with just a general understanding, the staff will explain things in an easy-to-understand manner, so please give it a try. I was able to see both sea turtles and wild dolphins perfectly!
集合場所に時間通りに着いたのにツアースタッフがいなくて不安になりました。全て英語なので、不安な方は日本語スタッフのいるツアーに参加される事をお勧めします。何となくでも良い方にはスタッフが分かりやすい言葉て教えてくれるので、参加してみて下さい。ウミガメも野生のイルカもバッチリ見ることができました!
I couldn't book the same tour I wanted, so I chose this one with an English guide as a second option. My elementary school daughter also enjoyed it without much issue. For stargazing, I always book two sessions during the trip considering weather conditions, and since I had a Japanese explanation the day before, we were able to enjoy the stars. However, compared to a full-fledged stargazing tour, this part felt more like a bonus, with less explanation and no use of a telescope. There were new discoveries as well, as the places I visited for the first time and the Kīlauea crater had changed significantly due to the eruptions.
行きたかった同じようなツアーの予約が取れず、次善の策として英語ガイドでしたが選びました。小学生の娘もさほど問題なく楽しめました。星空観察は天候の問題などを考慮して旅行中いつも2回予約するのですが、前日に一度日本語の解説をしてもらっていたので、星空も楽しめました。ただ、本格的な星空観察ツアーに比べるとその部分は「おまけ」みたいな感じで説明も少なく、天体望遠鏡を使用することもありませんでした。初めて訪れた場所や、キラウエアの火口も噴火により依然とだいぶ変わっていたり、新しい発見がありました。
The food was delicious, and above all, the show was wonderful! It was fun, like experiencing the history of Hawaii. Elvis looked just like him.
食事も美味しかったし、何よりショーが素敵でした!ハワイの歴史みたいな感じで楽しかったです。
エルビスはそっくりでした
Thank you very much for attending the Rockafella VIP Waikiki Luau Buffet & Show. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the show as part of Hawaii's history. 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。ハワイの歴史としてショーを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。
This is something that is different and fun! Very relaxing. Jules was a great guide.
Great evening. Food was excellent and entertainment was even better. Loved the evening with my wife and friends! Venue was perfect with the scenic views.
Incredible tour but our Tour guide, Anson really brought the island and the tour to life. Honestly enjoyed the tour to the max but we would pay to just hang out with Anson again. Lol. I'm sure all the guides are great and extremely courteous.
All the jokes we made he would rebuttal and be involved all while still maintaining his poise and professionalism. It's the little things guys and this tour has it all. Thank you From the bottom of our hearts.
This was the highlight of our island hopping experience!.. family of 6.. ages 9, 12, 17 and 21 and they all said this was the best part of our travel time in Oahu and the big island!.. looking forward to doing it again on our next visit!!! Directions were clear to meet at harbor, check in with ease and lunch was delicious!. Crew is so helpful and fun. Will recommend to anyone who visits.. family and friends including those fb groups for tips on travel here..