All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

It seemed like we could walk from our hotel in Waikiki, but we took a taxi called by the hotel to get to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor. When we arrived, the driver asked where to go, and when I gave him the address, he understood it was for parasailing. It was definitely better to pay $20, including tip, than to walk and get lost.

We arrived a bit early, so we checked in and waited in the van. Once we boarded the boat, we sped out to sea. There were three of us, and the rest were pairs, about four to five groups. We were fitted with harnesses and life jackets, and since we were the first group of three, we floated up from the back of the boat. We chose the height of 150 meters, and the view of Waikiki Beach was stunning. The weather was great, and it felt amazing.

It felt like we were on a swing, and while we were secured by the belt, I thought having a belt around the waist would provide more stability. However, I was able to take some photos with one hand free. Just before landing, we dipped slightly into the sea. I think we could land on the boat without getting wet, but our legs did get a little wet, which was a nice touch.

Our bags and sandals were stored under the boat seats, so they didn’t get wet. After we got off, the next group went up, and it was a continuous rotation. There was a note saying tips were always welcome, so I handed one out before getting off the boat.

The photos were $40, but they were worth it. We had 133 pictures taken. We were able to download them on the spot and received an SD card as well.

ワイキキのホテルから歩いても行けるようでしたが、ホテルで呼んでもらったタクシーで「アラワイボートハーバー」まで行ってもらって、どこ？って聞かれたので、番地を言うとパラセイリング？ってドライバーさんがわかってくれていてそこまで行けました。
チップ込で20$なら歩いて行って道に迷うより良かったと思います。
少し時間が早く着いてしまったので受付を済ませて、バンの中で待たせてもらいました。
ボートに乗り込むとすごいスピードで沖合へ出ます。私たちは3人組で他はペアが4～5組。
ハーネスと救命胴衣付けてもらって持っていると3人組の私たちが1番で、ボートの後ろの方からフワッと浮き上がり、高さ150mを選びましたがワイキキの浜を一望できて、天気も良くとても気持ち良かったです。
ブランコに乗っている気分でベルトに座りますが、腰にもベルトがあればもっと安定するかなと思いました。でも片手離して写真も少し撮れました。
着地の直前少し海に入ります。全く濡れずにボートに着地できると思いますが、ちょっと脚の方だけ海に浸かるのはサービスかな？それも楽しいです。
荷物とサンダルはボートの座席の下に入れるので濡れる事は無いです。
私たちが降りると次の組が上がり、次々入れ替わります。
チップはいつでもOKって書いてあったのでボート降りる前に渡しました。
写真は40$ですが買う価値あります。私たちのは133枚ありました。その場でダウンロードして、SDカードももらいました。

My husband and I recently went on a 4-hour deep sea fishing trip with Aloha Blue. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and the views of Maui from the water were incredible. The staff and crew were also very friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout the trip.

That said, I was disappointed with the amount of actual fishing time we received. A significant portion of the excursion was spent traveling between fishing locations. At each stop, we were often given only about five minutes to fish before being told to reel in and move to another spot in search of more bites. Over the course of a 4-hour trip, it felt like we only spent around 30 minutes actively fishing.

While we did catch a few fish, I felt the trip could have been planned more effectively. As experienced local guides who do this every day, I expected the crew to have a better idea of productive fishing locations and to allow guests more time to fish rather than constantly moving. For the price of the excursion, I don't feel we received enough actual fishing time to get our money's worth.

Overall, the staff and scenery were great, but the limited fishing time left us feeling disappointed with the experience.

Enjoyed the hike in rainforest even though the hike seemed more like an intermediate level hike instead of a beginner's hike. (maybe I'm just out of shape more than I thought I was!) Driver to and from was friendly and knowledgeable about Manoa Falls and the surrounding areas. The bug spray, walking stick, and water bottle were a definite plus. Overall, we enjoyed the experience.

After dining on the open terrace, we moved indoors to enjoy the "Rock" A Hula Show. The show is wonderfully structured to showcase music from Hawaii and America, spanning from the past to the present. Even as a Japanese person, I found it enjoyable.

It starts with Hawaiian music and hula, gradually transitioning into the "Rock" era. When the show dives into the representatives of rock, "Elvis" and "Michael," the venue erupts with excitement! Everyone in the audience joins in singing! Since many of the songs are familiar to us, we had a great time. You can truly feel that the songs of "Elvis" and "Michael" are etched into the soul of Americans!

I wondered, "Rock?" even though I was in Hawaii, but I realized this was a fantastic form of entertainment in its own right! We had VIP seats, so we were in the front row, and the superstar who jumped off the stage even came into the audience! We could interact directly with them! My wife even got a kiss from Elvis, haha!

The fire dance that concluded the show was impressive! I highly recommend it! The perks of VIP seating include (1) a welcome drink plus one more drink, (2) priority at the buffet, allowing us to choose our meals without waiting in long lines, and (3) front-row seats at the show! You might receive a warm welcome from the superstars!

It was a wonderful show where traditional Hawaiian hula was elevated into super entertainment by the American people.

オープンテラスで食事後屋内シアターへ移動して「ロック」ア・フラショーを楽しみます。
ショーは過去から現在まで時代を追ってハワイとアメリカの音楽が楽しめる構成になっていて素晴らしい。日本人の私でも楽しめます。
出だしはハワイの音楽やフラを中心に進め、やがて「ロック」の時代へ。
ロックを代表する「プレスリー」「マイケル」に突入すると会場は大盛りあがり！会場参加者全員合唱！私たちも知ってる曲が多いので大いに楽しむことができます。やはり「プレスリー」「マイケル」の歌はアメリカ人の魂に刻まれているんだと実体感できます！
ハワイに来たのに「ロック？」とも思いましたが、これはこれで素晴らしいエンターテイメントだな！と感じました。
私たちはＶＩＰ席だったので最前列に座っていたのですが、ステージから飛び出したスーパースターは会場まで乱入！直接（！）触れ合うことができます。私の妻はプレスリーに挨拶キスまでしてもらってましたｗ！
ショーを締めくくるファイアーダンスはさすが！ぜひおすすめします！
ＶＩＰ席の特典は（１）ウェルカムドリンクの他に１モアドリンク付き（２）ビュッフェ優先で、長蛇の列に並ばす先に食事を選べます。（３）ショーでは最前席！スーパースターから熱い歓迎を受けることができる！かも！
ハワイの伝統的なフラをアメリカ国民がスーパーエンタテイメントに昇華した素晴らしいショーでした。

We had a tour with six people, guided by Chieko and Dan, who took us around Hanauma Bay. They provided attentive care, which made us feel safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience.

We were able to see many fish and even an eel, and the hour flew by. However, it did get a bit cold towards the end. I think a wetsuit is essential.

Making our own reservations, arranging transportation, and waiting in line to rent equipment and suits, as well as storing valuables, can be quite a hassle. With this tour, everything was arranged without any worries, and we were guided according to the day's conditions. The pick-up and drop-off were direct.

Thank you, Chieko! I had a great time. Thank you very much.

６人のツアーにチエコさんとダンさん二人ガイドがついて、ハナウマ湾を案内してくださいました。きめ細かく良く面倒を見てくださったので、安心して楽しめました。
沢山の魚や、ウツボなど、見ることができて、あっという間の1時間でした。が、最後は、寒くなってきました。ウェットスーツは必須だと思います。
自分で入場予約枠確保して足を手配したり、現地で並んで機材やスーツを借り、貴重品預けるのはのは、かなり面倒。これらが何の心配も無く、手配されていて、その日のコンディションに合わせて案内してもらえます。送迎も直行直帰でした。

チエコサン、お世話になりました。とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

No Big island adventure is complete without this Stargazing experience!!! These guys did an excellent job of accommodating our party of 20 - ranging from 4 to 63. They recommended and we rebooked for a 3 AM time due to the new moon and cloud cover - DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Even at that time the kids were alert and engaged. The hospitality was amazing and the pictures are breathtaking.

Best tour guide on the river! Very informative and personable. Thank you!

We had a wonderful time with the entire crew! The bbq was great as well! Would recommend doing this when in Hawaii! They took us to see turtles and I got some great pictures and video of turtles swimming!

I was a bit confused because there were supposed to be Japanese staff, but they were not present. It might have been part of the performance on the way to the location by boat, but it was quite intense, and my wife injured her finger on the boat. I also ended up with a whiplash-like pain in my neck and back. On the water, a female staff member was very helpful. We were able to see the manta rays rolling, but if the position of the lights had been adjusted a bit more, I think we could have observed them up close without clustering in one spot.

居るはずの日本語のスタッフがいなかったので少し戸惑った。ボートで現地に行く途中パフォーマンスかもしれないが激しかったので妻が船上で指をケガした、自分も首と腰がムチ打ちのようになった、
海上では女性の方が丁寧に補助してくれた。肝心のマンタのローリングはよく見れたが、照らすライトの位置をもっと工夫したら、1ヶ所に片寄らず近くで観察出来たと思う。

great captain, excellent title viewing, service and food were great

Yoshi is an excellent tour guide. He took lots of care driving us up the mountain to reach the 10000 ft mark. Once there he took us to a special spot where we saw the beautiful sunset then he set up chairs with blankets and gloves for the cooler temperatures. We saw lots of stars and planets. He is very knowledgeable in relation to stargazing. Highly recommend taking this tour with him!

My teenagers and I had a great experience with Captain Hosanna and her crew. Weather was windier than one might prefer, but ride was smooth and we saw turtles on the way and then again at the reef, with many other colorful fish. Great snacks, well-managed deck, and they even found a prescription snorkel for me last-minute. We had the hotel pickup and dropoff, which was timely and professional. Well-run operation and very friendly staff at every interaction.

Had a fun time snorkeling and got to see sea turtles and a ton of fish.

We have had such a good time on our trip to kauai with the zip line and the float trip . We had the pleasure of meeting some of the expert staff like Noah, brice, siris and others .

My sister and I booked this as it was our first trip to Hawaii and reviews said this one was authentic. The entertainment was well done and informative. The food was amazing and the open bar was a nice plus.

At first, I was anxious, wondering if I could handle the 150 meters. But it was definitely more comfortable up in the sky than on the boat! I thought I might be scared at such a height, but it was totally fine. Once I got up there, it was stable, and I was amazed by the grandeur of the scenery. However, I was a bit nervous about changing my position, so I held onto the harness tightly and couldn't take many photos. I'm really glad I had the experience!

最初は、150m、どうしよう、耐えられるかな？と不安でしたが、空の上の方がボートの上より断然快適でした！
高いところで怖いかも？なんて思ってましたが、全然大丈夫でした。
上に上がってしまえば安定して、景色の雄大さに感動です。
ただ、やはり自分の体制を変えることに不安があり、ハーネスをしっかり握っていたので、写真はたくさんは撮れませんでした。
本当に体験できてよかったです！

I checked the tide and participated in the morning. The knee-deep water was decent, but I was surprised that it was cold even in May, probably due to the strong wind. My daughter was feeling cold the whole time and ended up wanting to get back on the boat early.

I didn't want to rent snorkeling gear, so I bought my own in Japan. I thought I saw something that mentioned we might encounter sea turtles, so I asked the guide if they could take us to a place where we could see them. They coldly replied that there are no sea turtles and that they wouldn't go to such a place. It seems that what I saw might have been a tour authorized by the state government.

The snorkeling set wasn't necessary; just a pair of goggles for the pool would have sufficed. The area enclosed by the buoys felt quite small.

Because of the strong wind, the stand-up paddleboard was easily swept outside the buoys, making it hard to enjoy. The donuts looked like they came in various types in the photos, but there was only one kind available.

The live music was lovely, but although it appeared to be a duet in the photos, there was only one performer. Next time I go, I think I will avoid this tour based on this experience.

潮位は調べて午前中に参加しました。
膝位でまずまずでしたが、風が強いせいか5月でも寒いのにびっくりです。娘はずっと寒がっていて早々に船に引き上げてしまいました。
シュノーケリング をレンタルするのが嫌で日本で購入して行きました。海亀に遭遇できるかもって文言を見た気がしたので、日本対応のガイドさんに海亀が見えるところに連れて行ってもらえるのですかと聞いた所、海亀なんていません。そんな所には行きませんと冷たく言い放たれてしまいました。どうも私が見たのは州政府公認許可を得ているツアーだったのかもです。
シュノーケリング のセットは必要なくただプールで使うゴーグルで事足りる感じでした。ブイで囲まれている面積も狭い感じでした。
風が強いのでSUPが流されてブイの外にすぐ出る感じであまり楽しめなかったです。
ドーナツも写真ではいろいろな種類が写ってますが1種類だけでした。
生演奏は素敵でしたが、写真では2人で演奏ですがお1人でした。
今度行くときは今回の事を踏まえてこのツアーにはしないかと思います。

The meeting place and the harbor weren't very windy, but at the actual activity location, it was quite windy and there were waves, so a few participants experienced seasickness. Fortunately, the crew was kind and helpful. The parasailing itself was pleasant, and we had a great view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, which was quite nice.

集合場所や港の中はそんなに風が強く無かったのですが、実際のアクティビティ場所は風が強く波も有ったので船酔いする参加者が数人居ました。
幸いクルーの方が親切だったので助かりました。
パラセーリング自体は気持ち良く、ワイキキの浜辺やダイヤモンドヘッドも良く見えなかなか良かったです。

Loved the whole experience and the tunnels were a trip! Highly recommend!

Guides were friendly, approachable and experienced in their craft. All questions and concerns were answered technically and thoughtfully. Would go again! 😃

This was my second time watching Rock-A-Hula, and the content had been updated since my last visit, making it feel fresh even for repeat visitors! The part that incorporated the world of the movie "Moana" really energized the entire venue, and it was especially impressive to see the joy on the children's faces.

Additionally, since I was seated close to the center front, I was able to see the performers' expressions and subtle movements up close. The fire dance was particularly breathtaking, with the heat and warmth of the flames creating an incredible atmosphere. The sense of realism was so strong that I could even see the performers sweating, making me feel fully immersed in the world of the show.

The buffet I enjoyed before the show was also highly satisfying, with a wide variety of dishes that made the dining experience enjoyable. There were whole pineapples on the tables, and when opened, they revealed cut pineapple inside! It was a rare opportunity to enjoy pineapple in such a grand way, adding to the special Hawaiian experience.

Moreover, the hula lesson held in the buffet area was memorable. The audience was able to participate together, creating a wonderful sense of unity and excitement throughout the venue. The atmosphere was very welcoming for beginners, allowing everyone to enjoy a Hawaiian vibe even before the show started.

Located in the heart of Waikiki, it's also appealing that many hotels are within walking distance. This makes it easy to join after sightseeing or shopping, allowing for an efficient way to enjoy within a limited travel schedule. It's the perfect entertainment for a Hawaiian night, combining a show, dining, and interactive experiences. I highly recommend this show for family trips!

2回目のRock-A-Hula鑑賞でしたが、前回とはまた内容が更新されており、リピーターでも新鮮な気持ちで楽しめました！映画『Moana』の世界観を取り入れたパートでは会場全体が盛り上がっており、特に会場にいた子どもたちが喜んでいたのが印象的でした。

また、今回は中央前方の席だったこともあり、ステージとの距離が非常に近く、演者の表情や細かな動きまでしっかり見ることができました。特にファイヤーダンスは圧巻で、炎の熱気や温かさが伝わってくるほどの迫力。演者の汗まで見えるほど臨場感があり、ショーの世界に入り込んだような没入感を味わえました。

ショー前に利用したビュッフェも満足度が高く、料理の種類が豊富で、食事の時間からしっかり楽しめました。テーブルには丸ごとのパイナップルが置かれており、開けると中にはカットされたパイナップルが！普段なかなかできないくらい豪快にパイナップルを味わうことができ、ハワイらしい特別感を感じられました。

また、ビュッフェ会場で行われたフラレッスンも印象的でした。観客も一緒に参加できるスタイルで、会場全体が自然と一つになって盛り上がっていたのがとても良かったです。フラ初心者も気軽に参加しやすい雰囲気で、ショーが始まる前からハワイらしい時間を楽しむことができました。

ワイキキ中心部に位置しているため、多くのホテルから徒歩でアクセスできるのも魅力のひとつです。観光やショッピングの後にも参加しやすく、限られた旅行時間の中でも効率よく楽しめると感じました。ショー・食事・参加型体験をまとめて楽しめる、ハワイの夜にぴったりのエンターテインメントです。家族旅行にもぜひおすすめしたいショーです！

Since it was a solo trip to Hawaii, I participated alone, but I enjoyed snorkeling and kayaking. Being an older lady, it was challenging to get into the kayak, but thanks to the kind staff, I was able to get on safely, which was great. All the staff were very friendly, and I had a wonderful time.

ひとりでのハワイ旅だったのでひとりで参加したがシュノーケリングやカヤックを楽しんだ。おばちゃんなのでカヤックに乗るのが大変だったが親切なスタッフのおかげで無事に乗れたのはよかった。スタッフのみんながとてもフレンドリーで楽しい時間を過ごせた。

We ranged in age from 5 to 65 and had a great time, the guide was very knowledgeable and told of lots of interesting things.

The morning tour was fully booked, so I joined the afternoon tour. The afternoon was perfect for snorkeling, and I had a great time. The atmosphere on the boat and the staff were kind, and I truly made wonderful memories.

午前のツアーは空きが無く、午後のツアーに参加しました。
午後はシュノーケリングするのには最適で、ずっと楽しめました。
船の中の雰囲気やスタッフの方も優しくて、本当にいい思い出が出来ました。

Most of the tour was a long bus ride. The scenery was quite lovely, but we didn’t stop very much. The lighthouse was so far away that it was not easy to get a truly good photo. The movie site portion was showing us videos on the bus but hardly seeing the actual sights. Saw Princeville from the bus. Chocolate factory was, in my opinion, a waste of time. Hanalei was a cute town, but once lunch was done, it was just another shopping center.
Sorry.

It was beautiful and informative. We had a great guide too. Highly recommend.

Had a great time with our instructor and tour guide. He made it very easy very quick to get in the park. Usually when you go to a new place, you don’t know where you’re going. Told us where to go. What to do pick us up. Drop us off skip some lines. It was just an awesome time. Had a blast definitely would recommend my nephew and his wife are coming next month and I am telling him to go nowhere else.Veltra

The food was well prepared, authentic Hawaiian cuisine. The show was excellent.

The 4-wheel buggy rides over some pretty bumpy roads, so there is quite a bit of vibration, but it was fun. It takes you through various courses on a wide ranch. However, the explanations are only in English, so I couldn't understand what they were saying at all, which was disappointing.

4輪バギーはかなり凸凹な道も走るのでかなり振動がありますが、面白かったです。
広い牧場のなかをいろいろなコースに連れて行ってくれます。
ただせっかくの説明が英語のみなので、何を言っているのかさっぱりわからないので、そこが残念でした。

Although the ticket price is not cheap, it was a stage worth paying for. The performers' physical abilities were astonishing, and the stage composition continually heightened the audience's expectations leading up to the finale. It wasn't just a show to watch; it was a stage that invited the audience to participate and create memories together, making it perfect for creating the best memories in Hawaii.

チケット代は安くは無いものの、その値段を払う価値のあるステージだった。
パフォーマーの身体能力には驚きの連続で、ステージ構成も観客の期待値をラストに向けてどんどん強くさせるものだった。
ただ見るだけでなく、観客をステージに招いて一緒に舞台を作るなど、ハワイでの最高の記憶作りにもってこいの舞台だった。