All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

Unfortunately, I couldn't see them, but I was happy to meet a pod of dolphins. The guide was really nice and would let us know as soon as he spotted something!

The boat was comfortable, pleasant, and fun!

残念ながら見れませんでしたが、イルカの群れに会えてうれしかったです。
ガイドさんは何か見えるとすぐ教えてくれたり、すごくいい人でした！

船も快適で、気持ちよく、楽しかったです！

It was a nice day, and although it felt a bit cold in the water since it was February, once I got in the sea, it was fine. The ocean was beautiful, and a sea turtle came close to me. The barbecue was delicious, and it was a fun time. On the way back, the car had the heating on, and there were bath towels laid out on the seats, making it comfortable.

天気も良い日、2月だったので水が少し冷たく感じたけど一度海に入ってしまえば大丈夫でした。海もきれいでウミガメから近くに来てくれ、バーベキューも美味しく楽しいひと時でした。帰りの車は暖房が付いていて、座席にはバスタオルがひいてあり快適でした。

Jay was our guide and he couldn't have been more awesome. He's a local and a bit of a botanist so he was very knowledgeable and truly happy to take us on the tour. The kayak to the hike was fairly easy for two inexperienced kayakers as we were flowing down stream. The hike was fairly easy for non-experienced hikers. We went during the rainy season so it was very muddy, so it was a bit slick in spots, but that's part of what made it fun. The waterfall was astounding. So tall and powerful. Well worth the hike to see it's beauty. The lunch provided was enjoyable. The kayak trip back was a bit of a challenge as you're going upstream, but once you hit a nice flow, it becomes much easier. I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the island looking for a little adventure!

I participated with my mother in her 60s. On the day of the event, it was quite windy. I had experienced parasailing a few times before, and there were moments that felt like the brief lift you get on a roller coaster. I think on a calm day, it would just feel like floating peacefully.

I have a fear of heights, but parasailing doesn’t scare me. It is high up, but strangely, when you see the ocean below, you hardly feel the height, and more than that, the sensation of the sky, sea, and wind is just wonderful.

I tend to get seasick, but both my mother and I were fine. My mother, who was a bit scared, did scream a little when we were swept by the wind, but in the end, she said it was worth it and felt great!

For those who are hesitant and feeling a bit scared, I really encourage you to try it! The feeling of being close to the sky is amazing.

60代の母と参加しました。
当日は風が強く、パラセーリングは何度か経験したことがありましたが、ジェットコースターの一瞬お尻が浮く感じ？のような瞬間が度々ありました。風のない日ならきっとおだやかに浮いているだけだと思います。
私は高所恐怖症ですがパラセーリングは怖くないです。高いところなんでしょうけど、不思議と下が海だとほとんど高さも感じないし、それ以上に空と海と風の気持ち良さが最高です。
船酔いしやすいですが、私も母も大丈夫でした。
怖がっていた母も、風に流された時は多少叫んでましたが、結果はやって良かった！気持ちよかったと言ってました。
ちょっと怖いなと迷ってる方も、ぜひ体験してみて欲しいです！空に近くなる感じが最高です。

This is my second time, and it was still a lot of fun. Although I got a bit seasick due to the weather, it's also a good travel memory. Thank you!

今回2回目ですが、やっぱり楽しかったです。
多少天気の関係もあって船酔いもしたけど、それもいい旅行の思い出ですありがとうございます

It was a vast and sacred place, a movie filming location, and horseback riding with wonderful scenery was the best. The horse was smart and seemed experienced, so I could trust it completely without giving too many instructions; it was such a lovely horse. Just one thing… after two hours of riding, my backside started to hurt.

広大かつ神聖な場所、映画のロケ地、素晴らしい景色での乗馬最高でした。利口な馬で、あまり指示しなくても慣れた感じで、全て委ねて大丈夫なくらい、可愛らしい馬でした。ただ一つだけ…２時間の乗馬は、お尻が痛くなりました

We participated as a family!
It was our first whale watching experience!
The weather was nice, and we saw whales several times!
The kids were thrilled and had a great time!

家族で参加しました！
初のホエールウォッチングでした！
天気も良くクジラも何回か見えました！
子供も大喜びで楽しかったです！

We participated as a family with members in their teens, twenties, forties, and seventies. The buffet before the show, including the hula dance experience, was a lot of fun. The dinner lasted about an hour, and there was a wide variety of desserts, so we left feeling full. The first drink included a stylish Mai Tai cocktail, and the second drink was $10. Everyone enjoyed the show together. If I could wish for something, it would be that there were a few more songs that the younger ones know to make it perfect. I was also happy that they were willing to take photos with us after the show. It became a wonderful memory.

10代、20代、40代、70代の家族で参加しました。
ショーの前のビュッフェの時、フラダンス体験等。こちらがかなり楽しかったです。
1時間ほどのディナーですが、デザートも豊富でお腹いっぱいになりました。
飲み物は最初の一杯はマイタイのお洒落なカクテルが含まれ、2杯目からは10ドルでした。
ショーも皆で楽しめました。
欲を言うならば…若い子たちが知ってる音楽ももう少しあれば完璧だなぁと思いました。
終わった後の写真撮影も快く応じてくれて嬉しかったです。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and clearly had the same passion for astronomy we did. He took fantastic romantic photos with the galaxy in the background, while explaining what it is we were looking at. It felt like being on another planet up on Mauna Kea! Would definitely recommend, it’s an unforgettable experience.

I think it would have been better if this person, who resembles Brother Tom and is overly cheerful, hadn’t been there. I don’t want anyone else to feel the same way, so I’m posting this.

Before boarding the boat, we were excessively warned by the guide. “There will definitely be someone who gets seasick! If you take motion sickness medication for the first time, you’ll definitely fall asleep! Be careful! So, if you’re worried, please buy a motion sickness band!” In the end, even I, who usually gets seasick, didn’t feel sick, and no one around me seemed to be affected either. In fact, the boat didn’t rock much, and the distance was quite short. (Some people had already bought motion sickness bands.)

While walking on the sandbar, the guide was still cheerful, but before we started snorkeling, he said, “If you’re not confident in swimming, don’t do it! It suddenly gets deep! There will definitely be someone who comes back traumatized! Even if you wear a wetsuit, you won’t float! It’s not safe!” In the end, there was no one like that, and when we put on the wetsuits later, we didn’t sink at all. I think it would be impossible for someone who truly cannot swim, but if you can swim 25 meters, you should be fine even without the technique to float in that situation. (We could see the snorkeling happening right next to us.)

Because of that explanation and the sudden demand for a decision, we were worried and decided not to go, and other couples also seemed to be quite worried and opted out. I can swim about 50 meters normally and have snorkeling experience, but the explanation gave a very scary impression, so I backed out… I think there are many people at this level.

I fully understand that the sea can be dangerous, and I think it’s necessary to communicate that. However, it’s strange to suddenly switch from being cheerful to repeatedly making statements that create a dangerous image and then asking for immediate decisions.

I came to this conclusion after hearing the explanation from the female guide on the neighboring boat (on the same tour). She provided a completely different explanation from the male guide, conveying the dangers while also giving clear criteria for what one could handle. Above all, she didn’t force immediate decisions, saying, “First, try on the wetsuit, practice, and then decide.” She also said, “If you get to the point where it gets deep and you feel uncomfortable, it’s easy! You can just turn around and walk back.” It was truly a reassuring explanation, and we could have verified it in practice.

Not everyone is like you (the male guide) and is always in the sea; I think it’s normal for someone to be snorkeling for the first time. Of course, the final decision is the individual’s responsibility, but I believe it’s the tour guide’s role to understand that there are first-timers and to provide thorough explanations while being supportive. Saying “don’t do it because it’s dangerous” is something even an amateur can do.

ブラザートムに似ている、調子の良いガイド…この人さえいなければ良かったかなと思います。皆さんに同じ思いしてほしくないので、投稿します。
船に載る前に、ガイドにやたら脅されます。「船酔いは必ずする人いるから！初めて酔い止め飲むと必ず寝ちゃうから！きをつけてー、だから、心配な人は酔い止めバンド買ってくださいねー。」→→結局、酔いやすい私も酔わず、周りも1人も酔ってる様子はなし。実際、揺れも少なく距離もかなり短い…。(酔い止めバンドを買っちゃってる人もいたし)
そして、サンドバーを歩いてるときは相変わらず明るく調子良いのに、シュノーケル始める前に「泳ぎに自信ない人はやめてよ！いきなり深くなるからね！必ずトラウマなって帰る人いるから！ウェットスーツきても浮かないから！安心じゃないから！」
→→結局、そんな人はいなかったし、あとでウエットスーツ来たら、まず沈まない。ホントにまっっったく泳げない人は無理だと思うが、その場で浮く技術なくても、25m泳げる人なら問題ないです。(シュノーケリングはすぐ隣でやってたので、様子が見れます)」
その説明と急な判断を求められたせいで、僕らは心配で辞めたし、他のカップルもけっこう心配な人はやめてた。僕は50mぐらい普通に泳げますし、シュノーケリングの経験もありましたが、説明がとても怖いイメージを受けて、やめました…このレベルの人はごまんといると思います。

海が危険な事は重々承知しており、そのことを伝えるのは必要な事だと思います。しかし、散々明るく調子良いくせに、急に危ないイメージの発言を連発して、すぐその場で判断させるのは、おかしいと思います。
このような結論に至ったのは、隣の船(同じツアー)の女性ガイドの同説明をあとで聞いたからです。その女性ガイドは、男性ガイドとは全く違う説明をして、危ないことも伝えつつ、これくらい出来れば平気ですとしっかりと判断材料もくれてた。なにより、その場ですぐに判断させず、「まずはウエットスーツを来てみて、練習して、そのあと判断してみてー」と言ってくれてた。さらに「深くなるところの手前まで行って、ダメだって思ったら簡単！その場でクルッと回って歩いて帰ってきていいから」とも言ってくれてて、本当に安心できる説明で、実際の検証も出来ただろう。
皆があなた(男性ガイド)のように、いつも海にいるわけではなく、初めてのシュノーケリングが普通だと思います。勿論最終判断は自己責任ですが、初めての人がいることを理解してしっかりと寄り添って説明するのがツアーガイドの役目だと思いました。危険だから辞めてって言うのは、ある意味素人でも出来ます。

We participated as a couple. My husband is a good swimmer and has experience with kayaking, but I can't swim and was a beginner with kayaking, so I was very scared at first. However, the guide kindly taught us in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. When I paddled on the left side, my body tilted to the left, and I capsized three times. For some reason, I ended up falling into the sea alone, which was actually quite funny. For snorkeling, they lent us a boogie board, so it was easy and enjoyable. There were plenty of fish, and even though I can't swim, I had a great time. My husband has poor eyesight, so he bought prescription swimming goggles in Japan and borrowed a snorkel from the guide to enjoy himself. There are no shower facilities. We changed at the restroom on the first floor of the Sheraton before heading home. The meeting point is a bit hard to find. While there were some inconveniences, the positives far outweighed them, and we were very satisfied.

夫婦で参加しました。主人は泳ぎも得意ですし、カヤックもやったことがありましたが、私は泳げませんし、カヤック初心者で最初はとても怖かったです。でも、ガイドさんが日本語で丁寧に教えてくださったので安心しました。カヤックは私が左側を漕ぐときに体が左側に傾くようで３回も転覆してしまいました。なぜか私１人が海に落ちてしまったこともありそれが、それがまた面白かったです。シュノーケリングはビートバンを貸してくださったので楽々でした。お魚もたくさんいて泳げない私でも十分楽しめました。主人は視力が弱いので、日本で度付の水泳用ゴーグルを購入していき、現地でガイドさんからスノーケルを借りて楽しんでいました。シャワーを浴びるところはありません。シェラトン１階のお手洗いをお借りして着替えて帰りました。待ち合わせ場所はわかりにくいです。不便なこともありますが、良かったことの方が大きくて大満足でした。

Whales don't come out of the water with a big splash like in the anime. You might see a tail fin like in the pictures on the site, but in reality, it's smaller and not very impressive. However, I think kids will enjoy it, and being on the boat feels nice, so it's worth going at least once. I recommend it over the sandbar.

クジラってアニメみたいに、ザブーーーンと海面からは出てこないんです。サイトの写真にあるような尾びれは出ますが、実物は小さく迫力はないです。でもお子さまは喜ぶとは思うし、船は気持ちいいので、１回は行っても損はしない。サンドバーより、おすすめ。

Our driver( Larry ) was funny, entertaining and informative, which he blends together that got the crowd laughing, intrigued and bouncing questions back. He was prompt, professional and made the tour. The bus was comfortable and when the pickup changed not by the company but by the city Veltra contacted us by phone, after trying to reach us by email to make sure we didn’t miss our pickup, so 5 stars all around.

It had been a while since I last visited Hawaii, and this time I went on a trip with my son to enjoy some marine sports. We decided to challenge ourselves with surfing first. I was a bit nervous because I heard the instructor would be a foreigner, but he spoke Japanese fluently (laughs). Since we chose a two-person lesson, it was just my son and me. The private lesson was a lot of fun, and the photos arrived quickly. Thank you very much!

久しぶりハワイで初サーフィン
今回は息子と2人旅でマリンスポーツを楽しもうとまず
サーフィンに挑戦しました
初めてサーフィンでインストラクターは外人さんと聞いてたのでドキドキしてましたが日本語ペラペラでした（笑）
2人レッスンを選んだので息子と2人
プライベートレッスンでとても楽しかったです
写真もすぐ届きました
ありがとうございました

“Doc” was our guide and we had a great time kayaking and hiking to the sacred falls. It’s an all day trip so plan for it and it’s not for people who can’t handle the long bike and kayaking. Prepare to get muddy! Definitely unforgettable!

You might be asking yourself if a sunset Cruise is worth it. I asked myself the same thing. I went with my wife and some family and had a great time. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The food was really good and had lots of options. The shows were very entertaining and some where quite funny thanks to the performers. Then the sunset was great. We went on a Wednesday and it was not many people. Felt almost like we had the entire ship to ourselves. Super fun experience overall.

The guide was very friendly and entertaining! The jungle tour was quite bumpy, and I hit my head hard. Haha, it might be tough for those who get motion sickness... It was a tour packed with activities! I want to visit Kualoa Ranch again, and next time I’d like to try the ATV tour at the same ranch!

ガイドさんがすごくフレンドリーで面白かったです！
ジャングルツアーは揺れがすごいので頭を強打しました。笑　乗り物酔いある人は辛いかもです…
ボリューム満点のツアーでした！
またクアロア牧場に行きたいし、次は同じ牧場の、バギーツアーなどにも参加してみたいです！

During my previous horseback riding experience in Australia, I was able to feel the horses' light gallops, but this time it was only a slow walk, which was a bit disappointing. However, riding while looking at the ocean was pleasant with the nice breeze.

以前オーストラリアで乗馬した際は、
馬の軽めのダッシュ等も体感できましたが今回のものではパカラパカラ程度の馬の徒歩しかなくものたりませんでした。
しかし海を見ながらの乗馬は風が気持ち良かったです。

We were the only three people on board during our reserved time slot. We enjoyed VIP treatment. The weather was great, and the view from above was amazing.

予約した時間帯は，私達3人だけで出航でした。
VIP 扱いを堪能です。
天気も良く、上空からの眺めは最高でした。

I usually spend time at the hotel by checking in my suitcase until it's time to check in, but I decided to book this service because I could stop by Ala Moana and then get a ride to the hotel afterward.

The transfer from the airport to Ala Moana was smooth, and at the lounge, I was able to change and freshen up my makeup. It was really helpful to finish my first round of shopping and then get a ride to the hotel.

Even if I bought bulky items like sneakers at Ala Moana, I could just put them in my suitcase and have them sent to the hotel, so I was able to shop without worry.

I think I will use this service again next time.

いつもチェックインまでの時間にホテルでスーツケースを預けて時間を潰すかんじだったのですが

アラモアナに立ち寄れて、その後もホテルまで送迎してもらえるとのことだったのでこちらを申し込みました。

空港から、アラモアナまでもスムーズで、
ラウンジでは着替えたり化粧直ししたりでき、
まず1回目の買い物を済ませてホテルまで送ってもらえるのは助かりました。

アラモアナではスニーカーなどかさばる物を買ってしまっても、
スーツケースに入れてホテルまで送迎で行けるので気にせず買い物もできました。

次も利用すると思います。

So please we followed the recommendations from lovebigisland.com and selected this outfit for our Hawaii Horseback Riding! Jackie was a great guide and provided us with a well balanced experience of riding and education on the area. Not just your typical head to tail ride and I doubt we will ever have a ride of this caliber in terms of the views and overall experience. Well done Jackie!

I appreciated the audio guidance in Japanese available on the shuttle bus and inside the cruise ship. Unfortunately, the real-time announcements regarding whale sightings and the sea conditions that day (explanations from the captain and guides) were difficult to understand without knowledge of English.

During the whale watching, we moved to the deck where we could watch the whales in sync with the surrounding movements. Thanks to the three-story large ship, the deck and interior were windy and choppy, but it didn't sway as much as I expected. When a whale surfaced and spouted water, there was a cheer, and everyone got excited beyond words. It was truly moving to see a whale up close.

I think even someone like me, who only understands a bit of English, can manage just fine. It was a very enjoyable experience.

行きの送迎バスの中やクルーズ船内でも一通りの音声ガイダンス日本語案内があり、ありがたかったです。
残念なのは、鯨の出没の際の説明や当日の海の状態などリアルタイムの案内（船長とガイドの説明）は、英語が理解できないと何を言っているのかよくわかりませんでした。
鯨ウォッチングのタイミングの時は周りの動きに合わせて鯨ウォッチングできるデッキに移動しました。
デッキや船内は３階建ての大型船のおかげで風が強く波立っていましたが思ったより揺れませんでした。
鯨が潮を吹きながら頭を出した際は歓声が上がり、言葉を超えてみんなで盛り上がりました。鯨を目の当たりにできたのはとても感動です。
私のように片言英語しかわからない状態でもなんとか大丈夫だと思います。
とても楽しい体験ができました。

Karlos aka Jessy made the adventure a ton of fun. This is by far one of the best zip lines in Maui. It’s very convenient if you are staying in Kaanapali or Lahaina. Would do this again. Highly recommend booking with Jessy if you want a great adventure.

I was able to see whales.

It all depends on the whales and luck, but I was able to see them jumping in the distance and swimming nearby.

If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate again.

クジラを見ることができました。

全てはクジラ次第で時の運ですが、遠くでジャンプ姿、近くで泳ぐ姿を確認でした。

機会があればまた参加したいです。

The flight was at 11:10, but the hotel pickup was at 6:35. I wondered if they really needed to come so early.

Other than that, everything was perfectly fine.

11:10発のフライトだったのですが、6:35にホテルお迎えだった。
そんな早く迎えに来ないといけないのかな。と思った。

それ以外は全然大丈夫でした。

We were blessed with clear weather and boarded the boat with the guarantee of seeing whales, but all we caught a glimpse of was a faint black object in the distance, and we couldn't tell if it was a whale or not... However, we did encounter a pod of dolphins! It seems that we still get to say we "saw" something. Since it's nature, it can't be helped, but I recommend participating with the mindset of "it would be lucky if we see something" rather than having too high expectations.

晴天に恵まれ、クジラが見られる保証付きということで期待して乗船しましたが、遠くの方に微かに黒い物体がチラッと見えただけでクジラかどうかも分からず…その代わりにイルカの群れに遭遇することはできましたが！
それでも一応は「見えた」という扱いになってしまうようです。自然のことなので仕方ないですが、期待し過ぎず「見えたらラッキー」くらいの気持ちで参加することをお勧めします。

I did't think much of it at first because the tour seemed very short, but it was the funnest I ever had, even with a baby. The ride through the jungle was bumpy and the roads were windy like a roller coaster ride. The views were breathtaking, and although it rained a little on the top, it added for extra ambiance & adventure. The guide gave us rain ponchos to help us keep us dry. The guides were very informative & fun. They sure knew what they were doing.

Friendly staff, very easy to do, AWESOME time! Getting registered / checking in was very easy, would recommend to anyone. The views were incredible!

I was worried about seasickness, but I took some motion sickness medication and participated. I also bought a wristband that claims to help with seasickness, which was sold on the boat for $20, and wore it! I enjoyed myself without feeling any seasickness at all! The sandbar was deeper than I expected, with water up to the waist of an adult. It started to rain partway through, but even so, as we continued swimming, the rain eventually stopped. The beauty of the ocean's blue color was not affected at all by the rain or clouds! They also provide wetsuits, which are definitely necessary during the rainy season. It was quite cold. On the way back, I returned in my wet swimsuit, feeling very cold from the wind, so wearing a windbreaker was just right. I also participated in snorkeling, and to my surprise, a sea turtle swam close by! Many beautiful fish came around, and I even spotted a large pufferfish! After snorkeling, we had a BBQ lunch, which was very delicious, making it the best day ever!

船酔いが心配でしたが、酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。酔い止めになると言う船内で20ドルで販売しているリストバンドも購入して、着用！全く船酔いもすることなく楽しめました！サンドバーは思ってたよりも深く、大人の腰ぐらいまでの水深で、途中で雨も降って来たのですが、それでも泳ぎ続けていると、やがて雨も止みました。雨でも曇りでも海の青さ綺麗さには全く問題ありません！ウェットスーツも貸してくれるので、雨季には絶対にあった方がいいです。なかなかの寒さでした。帰りも濡れた水着のまま、風に吹かれて帰るのでとても寒く、ウィンドーブレーカーを羽織って帰ってくるぐらいでちょうどよかったです。シュノーケリングにも参加しましたが、なんとホヌが近くまで来て泳いでいました。綺麗な魚もたくさん寄って来てくれて、大きなフグも見かけました！シュノーケリングが終わるとBBQランチをいただきましたが、これがとても美味しくて、最高の1日になりました‼︎

The road to Hana (the ACTUAL road) is long and arduous at times. Through tropical rain forest style topography, this part of the island is deep in native history - stories and parables that influence life there to this day. The road is often VERY VERY narrow, and many miles of it, dirt and unpaved. Besides it not being a great idea to put your rental car through that, its much more comfortable taking the guided tour. Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable and shared with us many stories of the rich history. Several stops along the way to swim in pools below waterfalls, have lunch and numerous photo-op stops at black beaches and shoreline vistas. It makes for a LONG day, but well worth it.