All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

The pickup arrived at the hotel. I had been waiting well before the scheduled arrival time, but even after 15 minutes past the time, they still hadn't come. It said not to leave the location and to call if they were more than 5 minutes late, but since I was in a foreign country, I wasn't sure how to make a call, and I was just anxious.

Since there were two of us participating, I had one person wait at the location while I went back to the lobby to ask the hotel staff to help me make a call. During the call, the bus arrived 15 minutes late. I thought that if I had been alone, I might have been left behind while I was away. The driver didn't apologize or anything, and while he did see us off with a smile when we got off, I felt that a 15-minute delay without any communication was quite unacceptable.

ピックアップはホテルに来て頂けました
到着予定時刻よりだいぶ前から待機してたのですが、15分過ぎても来ず、ピックアップの時間を5分過ぎても来ない場合、場所を離れず電話してくださいとありますが、外国なので電話もよくわからず、ただただ不安でした。
二人で参加していたので、一人にはその場所で待っててもらい、その間にロビーに戻り、ホテルの人に頼んで電話してもらうことに。
電話の最中に15分遅れでバスが到着。
もしも1人であれば席を外している間に置いていかれたのではないかなとも思いました。
ドライバーの方も謝罪とかはなく、降りる際は笑顔で見送ってくださいましたが、さすがになんの連絡もなく15分の遅れはひどいなと感じました。

My family had our first try with snuba and loved it !! Our guides showed us turtles and even a small octopus!! We would do this again.

Know,edgeable, charming and experienced guide made the tour much more than a drive.

I went snorkeling with a light heart among young people. Thanks to the instructor who guided us without letting go of our hands, I was able to swim for an hour. The waves were rough that day, and I don't think I could have made it on my own, so I'm grateful. Because of that, I had the memorable experience of encountering turtles twice and swimming with them. I was tired, but it was fun.

若い人に混じって軽い気持ちでシュノーケリングしました。
インストラクターの人がずっと手を離さず先導してくれたおかげで、1時間泳ぎ切ることできました。
この日は波が荒く、ひとりでは泳ぎ切れなかったと思うので感謝です。
おかげで、亀にも2度遭遇して一緒に泳いだこと、とても記念になりました。
疲れたけど楽しかったです。

The Hawaiian show with the sunset over the ocean was wonderful. Since it was outdoors, I was worried about the rain, but it was fine.

海をバックに夕陽が落ちてのハワイアンショーは素敵でした。
屋外なので雨も心配しましたが大丈夫でした。

We arrived slightly late and the crew kindly waited a bit for us. There was only 4 of us which made the experience felt a lot more enjoyable - it was not crowded or noisy! No jostling of people.

Once out there, we got in the water smoothly and saw 2 rays, 3 times. Unfortunately, the ray sightings have reduced in recent years so we considered ourselves lucky! Highly recommend it all round!

This was my third time at the Rock-a-Flash Show. Each time I go, the audience gets bigger, and the content is more fulfilling and enjoyable. I definitely want to see it again when I go to Hawaii.

今回3度目のロック・ア・フラショーでした。
見る度にお客様も増えていて内容も充実し楽しめました。
またハワイに行った時には是非見たいと思います。

It was a cloudy and chilly day, and the guide recommended renting wetsuits to prevent injuries from the cold and coral. It was definitely the right decision to rent them since we passed very close to the coral.

I was truly thrilled to encounter sea turtles. The guide was bright and very kind, and I greatly appreciated their help. It was a memorable experience for the whole family.

If I have the opportunity to go again someday, I would love to join you.

曇り空で肌寒い日でガイドさんが寒さと珊瑚でケガをするのを予防する為、ウエットスーツのレンタルを勧めてくれました。
珊瑚の上ギリギリのところも通ったので貸りて大正解でした。

海亀と遭遇出来て本当に感激でした。
明るくとても親切でガイドさんには大変お世話になりました。
家族皆んなで参加出来、一生の思い出になりました。

またいつか行く機会があったら是非ご一緒させて頂きたいです。

During the rainy season, I encountered a downpour comparable to a typhoon while on a horse without a roof to shield me. Being by the sea, the wind and rain were so intense that I felt like I was in a survival situation. I was shivering from the cold, completely soaked, and worried about getting injured because the horses nearby were not compatible and were acting up. Looking back after returning home, it has become a funny story, but I really wanted to give up at one point. However, I believe this is just a matter of luck with the weather, so it can't be helped. I'm grateful to the staff who assisted us despite the delays caused by traffic. If I participate again, I will definitely choose a buggy.

雨季だったので、屋根もなく降りられもしない馬の上で台風並のスコールに遭いました。
海沿いなので、風と雨量が凄まじすぎて遭難した気分でした。
全身びしょ濡れの寒さと、たまたま相性の悪い馬同士が近くに居たので暴れて本当に怪我も免れないんじゃないかという思いから震えも止まらなかったです。帰国してからは笑い話でしたが、本当に途中でギブアップしたかったです。。
ただこれは天候という運だと思うので、仕方ないことですし、交通渋滞で遅れてしまったにも関わらず対応下さった施設の方々には感謝です。
もし次回参加するとしたら間違いなくバギーにします。。

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy, but I still had a great time! I think even those with a fear of heights won't find it too scary since it's over the sea! The sea breeze feels nice, and the driver, who was quite energetic, made it even better!

あいにく天気は曇りでしたがそれでもとても楽しかったです！
高所恐怖症の方でも下は海なのでそんなに怖くないとおもいます！
海風も気持ちよいし、運転手も飛ばしてくれる方(?)もテンション高めで最高です！

Everything about this trip was perfect - staff, condition of the ferry, safety, timing etc. And the whales were jumping to add to all of that!!

Celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday with this awesome experience. We had amazing, fun, knowledgeable tour guides! They kept us safe while maximizing our need for speed and dirt!

It was a fun time, informative and beautiful. The staff were kind and knowledgeable.

After finishing an early dinner, we headed to the 4th-floor venue of the Royal Hawaiian Center. With excitement building, the show began. The rock and hula show started off vibrantly and energetically. The singing and hula were wonderful, instantly immersing us in the Hawaiian spirit.

About ten hula dancers performed on stage with instruments like the uli uli and puili, and their acrobatic performances were impressive. After a while, an Elvis Presley impersonator took the stage, and he was amazing—not just in appearance but also in costume and voice! The video of the real Elvis Presley projected beside him was equally captivating.

Next up was a Michael Jackson impersonator. I was truly impressed by the professionalism of both performers! The finale featured a fire dance that was powerful, with the intensity and heat of the dancers' sweat adding to the spectacle. It was incredible!

An hour and a half flew by, and I couldn't take my eyes off the performance for a moment. With excitement still buzzing, we headed back to the hotel, having truly enjoyed a wonderful evening.

早めの夕食を済ませて、ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4階会場へ。
ワクワクしながら、、さあ始まりました。
ロックフラショーが華やかに賑やかにスタートです。
歌もフラも素敵で一気にハワイアンの気分で盛り上がりました。
10人位のフラダンサーがウリウリやプイリの楽器を持って舞台狭しとダンスされたり、アクロバットを取り入れたパフォーマンスも見ごたえありました。
しばらくすると、エルビスプレスリーのそっくりさん、容姿だけでなく衣装も歌声も素晴らしい！舞台横に映し出されたエルビスプレスリーご本人の映像と何ら引けなく、釘付けです。
なんと次はマイケルジャクソンのそっくりさんです。
おふたりのプロ意識には感服しました！
最後はファイアーダンスです。迫力があり、熱さもダンサーの汗も飛び散ってくる迫力でした。凄い！ていう言葉しかありません。
あっという間の一時間半、片時も目を離さずにはいられません。
興奮冷めやらぬ気持ちでホテルに向かいましたが、本当に楽しい夜を過ごせました。

Everything was on time, and I was able to find the meeting place without any trouble. There were four hotels, and about 16 people gathered, so the meeting time was a bit early at 9:35 for a 13:15 departure. The driver was friendly and made the experience enjoyable.

時間通り、集合場所も迷うことなく利用できた。
ホテルは4か所、16人ほど乗り合わせたため、13：15出発に対して9：35集合と少し集合時間は早めだった。
運転手さんが気さくで気持ちよく利用できた。

Entertaining and informative. Hula dancing and Hawaiian music. Spectacular view of Fern Grotto.

5:55 meeting time
After about an hour's drive by microbus, we headed to the West Coast.
The temperature was a bit low and there was some wind, so it's advisable to bring something to wear.
The boat also swayed, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are prone to motion sickness.
Although we didn't end up seeing dolphins, we did see whales and sea turtles while snorkeling along the way.
The sea was a bit cold, so we couldn't stay in for too long.
I heard that there’s a plan from Honolulu where you can see dolphins while going to see sea turtles, so I think I'll choose that next time.
The staff, including the Japanese staff, were all very nice, and I had a great time using the service.

5：55集合
1時間ほどマイクロバスで移動し、西海岸へ
やや気温は低めで風もあったため、羽織れるものは持っておいた方が無難。
船も揺れるため、乗り物酔いしやすい人にはおすすめできない。
イルカは結局見ることはできなかったが、途中クジラとシュノーケリングでウミガメは見ることができた。
海が少し寒くあまり長時間は入れなかった。
ホノルル発のウミガメを見に行くプランでもイルカが見れるとのことで、次はそちらにしようと思う。
日本人スタッフはじめ、スタッフがいい人ばかりで楽しく利用できた。

Fantastic day, long but we’ll organized and there is so much to see and learn. Our guide Kimoke’o was knowledgeable and gracious! Great stories, kept us all laughing too. Thank you so much for a wonderful day and for sharing the day with us!

Great time parasailing. The boat crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience! The check in process was very smooth, and they even offer photo services which is a great idea

This experience is well worth the time and effort. Sacred falls is beautiful and swimming under the falls is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. Bring along some good wet shoes and be prepared for a fun kayak trip down the river, a beautiful hike to the falls and then the big payoff at the end. Steve did a great job, and this comes highly recommended.

Too windy to cruise up the Na Pali coast the day we went and that was the only negative of an otherwise wonderful experience. I appreciated the safety 1st approach and professional attitude and experience brought by captain and crew. We cruised down the west and south side and had a great time, seeing beautiful shoreline, spinner dolphins and humpback whales. The crew was excellent, and everyone had a blast. Nice job!

We experienced a 2-hour horseback riding course with four people. The person who rode at the front wasn't very skilled at handling the horse, so after an hour, one person was taken off the horse and made to wait at the meeting point. I think the criteria for judgment were too strict. I believe that beginners should decline to ride at the front. While I understand it was for safety reasons, as a tourist participating, it left a bad aftertaste. Beginners might want to avoid this course.

乗馬2時間コースを４人で体験しました。
先頭で乗馬した人間が、あまり上手く馬を取り扱えなかった為、１時間を過ぎた所で、１人馬から降ろされ、集合場所で待たされました。
判断基準が厳しすぎると思います。
経験が浅い方は、先頭は断った方が良いと思います。
安全の為、仕方ないとは思いましたが、
観光客として参加した為、後味は悪くなりました。
初心者は、このコースは、控えたほうが良いのかもしれません。

The shows were fantastic. The performers did a fantastic job teaching history. There were two boutiques selling homemade jewelry and wood cravings in the beginning. The food was amazing. I recommend to come hungry because there is a lot of food. Kona was a fantastic server and my girls loved how welcome she made us feel.

I was moved by the experience of nature that you can't find in Japan! If you go to Hawaii, I definitely recommend trying horseback riding or something similar, but there are some points to be aware of. There is a proper Japanese video for driving instructions, so that's not a problem, but on the day of my visit, there wasn't a single staff member who spoke Japanese. If you don't understand English at all, you might not grasp the explanations about the filming locations. (There were no simple Japanese explanations provided either.)

日本では味わえないような大自然を体験でき、感動しました！ハワイに行かれる際は乗馬かどちらか是非体験してほしいですが、注意点もあります。運転の方法はきちんと日本語のビデオがあるので問題ありませんが、当日のスタッフで日本語を話せる方は1人もいませんでした。英語がさっぱりな方映画ロケ地の説明等は分からないと思います。(簡単な単語レベルの日本語の補足もありません)

I was worried about the weather, but it was low tide, sunny, and calm—perfect conditions that were truly beautiful. I was also able to see the honu up close. I was informed that there might not always be staff who speak Japanese, but on my boat, there were two, and I was able to experience everything without any issues.

天候などが心配でしたが、干潮かつ晴天、無風で最高の条件でとても美しかったです。ホヌも間近で見ることができました。必ず日本語が話せるスタッフがいるとは限らないとのことでしたが、私の船には二人もいらっしゃり、何不自由なく体験できました。

The weather was absolutely beautiful, perfect for a day at the beach! I was so happy to see sea turtles both from the boat on the way there and while snorkeling (even though it was a bit far).

It was great to see that there were people who were properly addressing those who were breaking the rules, whether they were part of another tour or individuals. It showed that everyone is committed to preserving the beauty created by nature.

As mentioned in other reviews, it was still a bit chilly when getting in and out of the water during this season, so I recommend bringing a large towel or a cover-up.

天候が非常に良く、天国の海日和でした！！
向かうまでの船からも、シュノーケリング中も（少し遠かったけど）ウミガメを見ることができて幸せでした♫
また、別のツアーなのか個人で来てる人なのかわかりません、ルール違反をしている方を見つけてはきちんと注意等されていたところが、皆様がこの自然の生み出した美しさを保たれていることがわかりよかったです。
他のレビューにもある通り、時期的にまだ海にずっと入っていたり、上がったりすると寒かったのでちゃんと大きめのタオルや羽織を持っていくことをおすすめします。

My elderly mother was able to relax and enjoy a comfortable time without worry. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was stunning against the blue sky.

高齢の母も安心して喜んでのんびりゆったりと快適な時間を過ごしました
海から見るワイキキとダイヤモンドヘッドは青空とともに絶景でした

I was finally able to see the Rock-a-Hula show again after a long time (maybe the third time?). You can enjoy a high-level show featuring impersonators of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and some people I didn't recognize (laughs), along with a hula show. However, it seemed like Michael Jackson was a bit tired? I felt that his sharpness was slightly lacking. Still, it brought back memories of that time, and I had a very moving and enjoyable experience. The venue is located within the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, making it easily accessible for older individuals, so I highly recommend it.

久しぶりに、ロック・ア・フラショーを観る事が出来ました。（多分、3回目？）エルビス・プレスリー、マイケル・ジャクソン、知らない人（笑）のそっくりさん達と、フラショーを交えたレベルの高いショーが楽しめます。ただ、マイケル・ジャクソンさん、少しお疲れだったのでしょうか？あのキレッ！キレ！さが少し欠けていたように感じました。それでも、当時の事を思い出し、とても感動し、楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。開催場所も、ロイヤル・ハワイアン・ショッピングセンター内にあり、高齢な方でも気軽にアクセスしやすい場所なので、お勧めします。

It was thrilling. There were staff members who spoke Japanese and provided detailed explanations. They took photos and videos with a GoPro, which I purchased as a keepsake. I also appreciated that there was no pressure regarding the photos, which made it even more appealing. You can't experience this in Japan. I want to go again.

スリル満点でした。日本語が喋れるスタッフがいて説明も丁寧に教えてくれました。GoProでの写真、動画撮影をしてくれたので 購入し思い出となりました。写真なども強制感が無かったところがまた魅力的に感じました。日本だと味わえないです。また行きたいです。

They were accommodating in the early morning, and there were about three groups in the vehicle, including us. We were the only Japanese people. I was happy that the driver helped carry our luggage into the vehicle and was attentive to ensure we didn't get off at the wrong terminal. The best part is that this shuttle service operates even for early morning flights.

早朝に対応してくれていて 車内は私たち含めて3組ほど。日本人は私たちだけでした。運転手さんが
荷物を車内まで運んでくれて ターミナルも間違えないように気を配ってくれたのが嬉しかったです。
1番いいところは早朝の飛行機でも ここの送迎バスは対応してくれるということです。