Hawaii
Friendly, attentive and courteous crew! Good selection of beverages and fresh fruits and snacks were good (kid friendly). I liked that I saw the crew wiping down all the rails and high touch surfaces after the last group/ before we boarded. Saw some dolphins and plenty of fish, and a couple of flying fish! The crew and captain were very informative about the reef and preserving the reef life. One member even informed a kayaker that he was too close to the reef and could damage it. Will book with them again our next round.
Aloha Reif family,
We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful day out on the water. We look forward to making more memories with your family in the near future!
In Honolulu, where the COVID-19 situation is improving, I felt there were still few Japanese tourists. Nevertheless, I participated alone this time. We moved towards Ko Olina and boarded a lovely boat from the harbor. Without any rocking, we encountered a pod of dolphins after about 20 minutes. Then we moved to a snorkeling spot and had an encounter with a sea turtle. After returning to the boat, I enjoyed some drinks and lunch, even though I was alone. A few people, including the captain, spoke Japanese, which was considerate for me as a solo traveler. Since there are few Japanese tourists, it might be understandable, but I think the fast-paced English explanations would be quite challenging without strong language skills. If possible, I would have appreciated it if printed translations of the explanations in Japanese were provided. Overall, it was a satisfying tour.
コロナが収まりつつあるホノルルは、まだ日本人が少ない印象でした。
それでも今回は一人で参加させていただきました。
コオリナ方面へ移動して、ハーバーから素敵な船に乗船してさど揺れることなく移動して約20分でイルカの群れに遭遇しました。
それからシュノーケリングのポイントに移動してウミガメとの遭遇。
船に戻って一人でしたがお酒やランチで堪能しました。
船長をはじめ数人が日本語を話せたので一人旅の私に気遣っていただきました。
日本人が少ないので仕方ないかもしれませんが、早口の英語の説明はよほどの語学力がないと厳しいと思います。
可能であれば、説明の内容を日本語の和訳でプリントしたものを配布していただけるとありがたかったと思いました。
トータル的には満足したツアーでした。
Fun little tour about hawaii farming. We got a few small samples. Also got to see where some movies were filmed.
It was my first time back in Hawaii in three years, so I decided to fully enjoy this trip by participating in an optional tour that I had never experienced before. Since COVID-19 had just calmed down, most of the participants were foreigners, and I think we were probably the only Japanese people there.
Although I can understand some English, I struggled to comprehend the explanations about the meeting times on the bus. I would have appreciated it if they could have provided printed materials, even if it wasn't in Japanese.
The shallow sandy area was about waist-deep, but just in front of it was a deeper coral reef area where there were many sea turtles, which was truly moving. Additionally, the staff's hospitality was very attentive, and I was especially grateful to a female staff member who spoke Japanese. Thank you very much.
三年ぶりのハワイだったので、今回はオプショナルツアーで満喫しようと思い、今まで経験したことがなかったこのツアーに参加しました。
まだコロナが落ち着いたばかりなので、参加者のほとんどは外国人で、日本人はたぶん我々だけだと思いました。
多少の英語は理解できるとはいえ、バス中での集合時間などの説明は、理解できず、日本語は無理でも紙にプリントしたものでも配布していただけたらありがたかったと思いました。
遠浅の砂地はちょうど腰くらいの深さでしたが、ちょっと手前の部分はサンゴ礁の深いエリアとなっていてウミガメがたくさんいたので感動でした。
また、スタッフの接遇もとても行き届いていて、その中の日本語が話せる女性スタッフにはとてもお世話になりました。
ありがとうございました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the bus explanations. We will consider it.
The sandbar is a very mystical spot that shows different expressions depending on the day and time, so regardless of the weather or tide levels, we will continue to strive as a team to ensure everyone can enjoy the beautiful sandbar.
We are very happy to hear that you were moved by the experience. Thank you for your kind words about our staff as well.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
バスでの説明の件、ご教示ありがとうございます。検討させて頂きたいと思います。
サンドバーはその日その時間によって違う表情を見せてくれるとても神秘的なスポットですので、天候や潮位に関わらず皆様に美しいサンドバーを満喫していただけるようこれからもスタッフ一同努力を重ねてまいります。
感動していただけたとおっしゃって頂きとても嬉しく思います。またスタッフにもお褒めのお言葉をいただきありがとうございました。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
Horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch was my first experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2-hour course. It's pricey, but definitely worth it. All explanations about the filming locations are in English. You can also take photos with your phone, so it's best to prepare a hanging type that allows for quick access. Encountering wild boars and cows along the way was truly moving. You won't get bored even if you stay all day. There are no openings on the day, so advance reservations are essential. Also, be aware that there are only three buses available for the return trip.
クアロアランチでの乗馬は初めてです。
2時間コースでたっぷりと楽しめました。
高額ですが行く価値十分あります。
ロケ地現場などの説明は全て英語になります。
携帯で写真を撮るのも可能です。すぐに撮れるように吊るすタイプにするのが一番なので準備をしておいた方がいいです。
野生のイノシシ、牛が道中で出会えて感動します。
一日中いてもあきません。
当日の空きはないので事前予約必須です。
あと帰りのバスも本数3本と限られていますので注意です。
I do not recommend this site especially for kualoa Ranch tours. There is no grace period at all, no flexibility. I booked 2 ATV tours for a whole family but ended up lost more than $500 because of 15mins late. Please book directly through their own website and will give us much more options when some emergency happens and we need to reschedule it.
I always use this service when I go to Hawaii. The drivers are friendly and on time, and the prices are reasonable. If there are a lot of people, a taxi might be a good option, but since it's usually just the two of us, this is cheaper and more convenient.
ハワイに行った時はいつも利用しています。
時間通りでフレンドリーな運転手さんで、値段も手ごろ。人数が多い場合はタクシーでもいいかもしれないけど、いつも二人なのでこちらの方が安くて利用しやすいです。
I was 15mins late the check in time but the kauloa Ranch office does not allow any grace period time and asked me contact back to Veltra tour agent for rescheduling. I was forced to take other alternative tour at that day which is only worth 1/3 of the original package price that I already paid and ended up to lose more than $500. I was very upset about the Kauloa Rach Office response and Veltra feedback and assistance. I do not recommend use this website and please book through their website directly. Then there will be much flexibility.
My whole family were literally just looking outside of the valley and waited for 3 hours there.
They are punctual! Make sure you get there in time. Parking is a beast on the beach, took us a little over an hour to park. But as far as the ride they were awesome! Very chill and relaxing. My family was terrified when taking off but absolutely loved it once we were out there they didn’t want to come back on land we got to see turtles it was an amazing experience and awesome pricing . Definitely recommend! 5/5
I was picked up in Waikiki, and the driver explained the history while we first went to the Dole Plantation! We stayed there for about 30 minutes, including a bathroom break, and then headed to the town of Haleiwa!
The location was absolutely amazing! I felt reassured because the horseback riding instructions were provided in Japanese on the bus beforehand.
Once we arrived, the staff were very attentive, checking in on us and asking if we were okay, which made them friendly and approachable.
I've had a few horseback riding experiences before, but if I come back to Hawaii, I would definitely want to book here again!
ワイキキでピックアップしてもらい、運転手さんに歴史等説明してもらいながらまずドールハウスへ行きました!そこでトイレ休憩含め30分程滞在し、いよいよハレイワの街へ!
とにかくロケーションが最高でした!乗馬の説明も事前にバス内で日本語でしてもらえたので何より安心でした!
現地に着いてからもスタッフさんがよく説明とこちらの様子を伺い、大丈夫?と声をかけてもらったり、フレンドリーで親しみやすかったです。
乗馬体験は数回したことがありますが、またハワイに来たらこちらで予約したいです!
Thank you for your thoughtful review. There are many other enjoyable tour plans available, so please consider joining us again when you visit Hawaii.
ご丁寧なレビューありがとうございます。他のも楽しんでいただけるツアープランはたくさんあるのでまたハワイを訪れた際は是非ご参加してみてください。
It was a lot of fun and a great experience! I learned a lot about the ocean, the history, and the fishes were adorable.
If you choose a day that aligns with low tide, you can see the sandbar, so I think it's a good idea to do some research before going. Since it's a large catamaran, you can't land on the sandbar, but it will take you close to it. The boat can go to a depth of about knee-high during low tide, so you can enjoy the sea thoroughly. It was a great comfort that the boat had a restroom.
潮の干潮時に合わせて日を選ぶとサンドバーが見えているので、せっかくなので下調べして行くとよいと思います。
カタマランの大きい船なのでサンドバーに上陸はできませんが近くまで行きます。干潮時で膝くらいの深さのところまで船は行きますので十分に海を楽しめます。
船にはお手洗いがあるのが大きな安心感でした。
We participated with my parents, making a group of four. The two-hour ride felt a bit long, and my legs were a little shaky when we got off, but we enjoyed the beautiful views of Kualoa that can only be seen while horseback riding.
Perhaps due to limited slots during the COVID-19 pandemic or its popularity, there was only this one time slot available during our stay, and we were able to make a reservation just a month in advance!
For those participating, make sure to use the restroom before the two-hour ride! Also, be aware that you can't drink water during the ride! (My father put a small bottle in his chest pocket.) During our ride, it was only in English, but they showed us a Japanese video at the beginning, so I don't think it will be too difficult.
両親と私達夫婦の4人で参加しました。
2時間は少し長く感じて、降りる時に脚が少しガクガクしましたが笑、乗馬でなければ見ることのできない素敵なクアロアの景色を見て楽しめました。
コロナ禍で枠が少ないのか人気のせいか、1ヶ月前でしたが滞在中だとわずかこの日のこの枠だけ空いていて予約できた!という感じでした。
参加される方は、2時間降りないのでトイレを済ませておくこと!
水も飲めないのでご注意を!(父は胸ポケットに小さいペットボトルをいれてました)
私達の時は英語オンリーでしたが、最初に日本語の動画を見せてもらうのでそこまで難しいことはないと思います。
Whenever I come to Hawaii, I always use their shuttle service. It's reliable. This time there were about five families, but a regular bus arrived, so we were able to ride comfortably with plenty of space. Everything from check-in to guidance and boarding the bus was smooth and great.
ハワイに来ると、必ず送迎に利用します。安定しています。
今回は5家族程度でしたが、普通のバスがやってきたので、ゆったりと距離もとって乗車できました。
受付から誘導、バスへの乗り込みまで、全てスムーズでよかったです。
My family had a great time surfing the waves off Waikiki Beach. The captain and crew made
It super easy even with children - 10 & 8 - on board. Don’t hesitate to book and try this unique experience.
Mahalo for taking the time to submit your review! We are happy to know that Captain Russell and crew provided an excellent time for the whole family! We hope to have you all back again soon. Aloha
Tony was a great guide! The trip was definitely worth it! I wish they wouldn't make you drive to Waikiki if you aren't staying in Waikiki. Only Pearl Harbor tour we could get booked and it was great!
Note: they are a tent set up by beach right at the road. Super friendly, on time, fun, wanted to be sure we had a good time! Would book again!
The zip team was great! They are confident with what they are doing. Location and the falls were awesome! Great job you guys!
There was ample parking at the facility and we were able to quickly find the check in table. The staff let us know that due to higher than normal winds (15 mph, normal would be 5 - 10mph) they were offering people the option to rebook. We opted to continue since it was the only day we could do this.
Staff said it usually takes about 30mins to get to the sandbar. We are by no means super kayakers, took us about 45mins to get there. Spent about 2 hours out there, eating snacks, snorkeling with turtles and taking pictures.
Took about an hour to kayak back. Because of the winds, there were times when paddling didn't move us anywhere.
Overall great experience! Only rec would be to bring extra water. We each finished a 16oz and 24oz thermos, and were really thirsty by the end because of the sun.
Aloha Niks! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thanks for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. Stoked you were able to make it to the sandbar on a windy, challenging day! And very glad to hear overall you had a great experience and a great workout. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
Excellent experience
Crew was great
Smooth trip
Wish there was some other snack than donuts :)
All kinds of activities
I was hoping there would be an area where we could jump off the boat. But overall we had a good time and my kids really enjoyed it. The best part was the live music. The singer you had was spectacular and I wish he could have sang the whole time.
Right outside the exit, there was a Roberts kiosk. I had made a reservation in advance, but when I asked the staff, they said you could ride without a reservation as well. There were about four hotels on the route, and it didn't take much time. The fare included a tip, which made it very convenient. The airport transfer was also on time and went very smoothly. I think I will request this service again next time.
出口を出てすぐ見えるところにロバーツのキオスクがありました。事前予約をしたけれど、係の人に聞いたら予約なくても乗れるそうです。回るホテルも4件ほどで時間もそれほどかからず、代金にチップも含まれていたので楽ちんでした。空港への送迎も時間通りに迎えにきてくれて大変スムーズでした。次回もお願いすると思います。
had a great trip over to lanai everything went smoothly would recommend the boat and staff.
So disappointed….. for the money we paid, we expected some aura of elegance……NO! Service was slow and probably because they couldn’t get workers! I get it…. Then don’t book a full ship! Ship very old and run down…… horrible smells! Food was Ok. Overall expected more judging on their advertisements! Will not recommend it to friends!
Awesome experience. The people are so friendly. We’d enjoyed all the stories and the surroundings. It was all organized very well and you can tell, Chiefs family spend a lot of time on all. Can’t wait to experience this again!
This was a horrible experience. Food was horrible, (my mahi mahi was not fresh and there was s curly black hair in mine). We were seated at a table with another random couple, (not very romantic.) My husbands food was also gross and very fatty. The cheesecake was still frozen and drinks were watered down, including my Diet Coke. The bathrooms were the worst part-absolutely disgusting like they hadn’t been cleaned in years. They smelt like vomit. The boat was extremely old and dirty and the “live music” was too loud and below mediocre. Please save your money!!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!
Horses, Beach views, and GOATS! This horseback riding trails is one to beat, The staff was super friendly and ready to strike up conversation, the horses are gorgeous and friendly and the view! Nothing beats looking at the shore while on a horse, but most importantly they have these goats that you know are up to no good haha. Definitely will remember the experience and most definitely will be back again when visiting the islands
My entire family attend Chief's Luau and it was wonderful from top to bottom. They provided a huge amount of good food and moved people through the line quickly. Chief Sielu was delightfully funny, wise, heartfelt and shared his culture in such a beautiful way. All of the musicians, dancers and fire/knife dancers were absolutely amazing. All the performers showed such a passion and love of their culture. I would highly recommend this luau for anyone wanting to learn more about Polynesian culture.
Good music and kind stuffs
I enjoyed great boating time with my wife
The whole experience was great from start to finish! The guides and driver were kind, hospitable, very funny and knowledgeable about the history of the area and most importantly, zip lining! The course lines get increasingly longer as you progress, so I felt very comfortable with zip lining by the time I was going for longer distances and higher heights. The views of the waterfalls were breathtaking and the absolute best way to see these beautiful sites. This was a 10/10 for me!