Hawaii
I arrived at the hotel a little earlier than the meeting time and had originally sent the details of the flight I would be taking, but they dropped me off right in front of the airport company!
集合時間より少し早めにホテルに到着し、乗る便を元々送っていたのですが、その空港会社の前に下ろしてくれました!!
I had several things I wanted to confirm before going, but I was very grateful for the prompt and polite replies via email each time. Additionally, there was someone at the reception who spoke Japanese, so I was able to check in without any issues. During the driving instructions, there was also someone who could speak a little Japanese, which allowed me to enjoy the experience without any problems. If I had to mention a downside, it would be that I had to figure out how to get to Hawaii Kai on my own, but other than that, I thought everything was great.
行くまでに確認したい事がいくつも出てきましたが、その都度メールにて丁寧に返信して頂けたので大変助かりました。
また現地でも日本語の話せる方が受付にいらして頂けているので問題無くエントリーもでき、運転の操作説明の際も日本語が片言で話の出来る方がいたので問題なく楽しむ事ができました。
強いて言えばハワイカイまで行くのに自分でなんとかしなければならないところが難点でしたが、それ以外は大変良かったと思います。
Basically, it's assumed that you'll be going in swimwear, so you need to consider that the only place to change is the space in front of the restroom.
基本的に水着で行く事が前提で、着替える場所はトイレ前スペースしかないのでそこを考慮しておく事が必要です。
The whole staff was so friendly and was so helpful for first timers. It was high tide and we did snorkeling first, the kids loved it learning for the first time. I tried paddle boarding and it was hard for me but still fun. The kids did the banana boat and it was fast and my three year old granddaughter had to ride on the boat instead, but she still had a blast. The band played Island music and it was perfect. We were there at the sandbar for three hours and it was exhausting but still fun. We would love to come here again next year.
Bring sunblock lotion instead of sunblock spray
Aloha Leilani,
Mahalo for the amazing 5-star review! 🌺with nice photos!
We're so glad to hear your family had such a great time with us—especially the kids! It’s wonderful that the little ones got to try snorkeling for the first time, and we love that your granddaughter still had a blast even riding on the boat. Paddle boarding can be tricky, but we’re happy you gave it a shot and had fun with it!
It’s always a joy to hear how much our guests enjoy the live island music and the full experience at the sandbar. It really is a special place. We’d be honored to welcome you back next year for more fun and memories!
Aloha and a big mahalo from all of us,
A very fun adventure. Beautiful kayak trip on the Wailua River. The river was very calm and both ways were fairly easy to traverse. A little bit of wind on the way back made it a tiny bit more difficult but not much. The hike was fun. The last part gets a bit technical due to large wet rocks and such and being a bit older slowed us down some especially on the way back. Our guide, Harrison, was fantastic and helped us through the short area that was really difficult. The falls are majestic and I feel so lucky to have been there. It was a great day!
You will be very wet. Bring extra clothes.
Aloha Great Day,
Glad to hear that Harrison helped you have yet another Great Day on our Wailua River paddle and hike to the falls.
Thank you for warning folks that the road to paradise can be strewn with some wet rocks and some contrary winds, which is doable by most.
Keep reaching and searching for waterfalls and we are please do have helped you have another great day.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Gude
Totally recommend you do it. Yes hard work but worth it at the end.
It's a tour without a Japanese guide, but you can enjoy it without any problems.
First, there is a lecture about horseback riding. Then, each child gets to ride a horse, and they are very gentle, so my son had no issues riding.
We lined up and went through the grasslands, moving into the woods. Along the way, there were horses grazing, which was very cute.
After passing through the woods, we took a break at the waterfall basin. You can wear your swimsuit in advance and swim in the river or ride a paddle boat. We had about 30 minutes, so we were able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
After the break, we returned the way we came, and the tour ended. The entire experience was in English, and I didn't understand most of the explanations along the way, but the experience itself was very good!
日本語ガイドが居ないツアーですが、問題無く楽しめます。
最初に乗馬についてのレクチャーがあります。続いて子供も1人一頭馬に乗りますが、とても大人しいので息子も問題無く乗っていました。
一列に並んで草原を抜け、林へと進みます。途中草を喰む馬も居てとても可愛かったです。
林を抜けて滝つぼの所で休憩。予め水着を着ておいて川で泳いだりパドルボートに乗ることが出来ます。30分ほど時間があるのでゆっくり楽しめました。
休憩後、来た道を戻ってツアーは終了です。
全編英語で途中の解説はほぼ分かりませんでしたが、体験自体がとても良かったです!
Since there is no shuttle service, you need to come by rental car. I recommend the malasadas at Tex Drive In along the way; they were delicious!
送迎が無いので、レンタカーで自力で来る必要があります。途中のTex Drive Inのマラサダが美味しかったのでオススメです。
Good appetizers, drinks and fun crew. Recommended.
This show has been upgraded and is really solid. The servers and drinks were good, but I felt the food/buffet was pretty weak. If you are in it for the food, there are probably better luaus.
Good show and bar options. Food kind of weak. Not enough options and dessert was a joke.
I participated with my spouse and our 10-year-old son. The staff were cheerful and kind, and the Japanese staff member, Tamae, provided thorough explanations in advance. The descriptions from Trevor, Diego, and Scott on the way to the point were enjoyable, and we arrived at the point in no time.
Once we reached the point and entered the water, we immediately encountered manta rays. In fact, we saw three large manta rays! Watching the manta rays gracefully swim through the darkness was mystical and incredibly moving.
Although we are not allowed to touch them (as the bacteria from humans can cause illness in manta rays), they came so close that we could almost touch them. Being able to see manta rays up close was truly a rare experience.
After getting back on the boat and during our return to the port, we enjoyed hot cocoa and snacks, and the cocoa was delicious and warmed up our chilled bodies.
As we were leaving, a Japanese staff member gave me a sticker, saying, "I had fun today too." I also had a great time, and I really appreciated how much they cared about my wife, who got seasick. It became a wonderful memory. I heard that there's a 20% discount for the next visit, so I definitely want to come back!
夫婦と10歳の息子と参加しました。スタッフの方は明るく親切で、日本人スタッフのタマエさんも事前に丁寧に説明してくれます。
ポイントに着くまでのTrevor,Diego,Scottさん達の説明も楽しく、あっという間にポイントに到着しました。
ポイントに着いて海に入ったらすぐにマンタに会えました。しかも大きなマンタが3枚も!
暗闇の中を優雅に泳ぐマンタは神秘的でとても感動しました。
マンタには触ってはいけないのですが(人間の持っているバクテリアがマンタの体に付くと病気になってしまう可能性があるため)、触れそうなくらい近くまで来てくれて、こんなに近くでマンタを見れたのは本当に貴重な経験でした。
ボートに上がってから港に帰るまでの間にホットココアとスナックをいただき、ココアは冷えた体を温めてくれてとても美味しかったです。
帰り際に、日本人スタッフの方から「私も今日は楽しかったから」とステッカーを頂きました。こちらこそとても楽しかったですし、船酔いした妻のこともとても気にかけていただいたので、本当によい思い出になりました。次は20%オフとのことなので、ぜひまた来たいです。
The boat can be quite rocky, and since it floats on the water, I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication in advance. Also, surprisingly, it can be cold at nig
ボートは結構揺れますし、水面にずっと浮かんでいるので、乗り物酔いしやすい人は酔い止めを事前に飲んでおくことをお勧めします。また意外とこの時期でも夜は寒いのでウェットスーツがあった方が快適です。
I participated in July. From the shuttle bus stage, I felt at ease with the Japanese guide, Fuko. There was also a restroom break at the port upon arrival.
The boat was clean, had a roof, and was comfortable. Many spinner dolphins came around the boat. Although the time spent searching for dolphins offshore was long, the snorkeling time was short, but I was able to swim with a turtle.
Lastly, even though the course I chose was one that could not be changed or canceled, thank you for accommodating my schedule change.
7月に参加してきました。送迎バスの段階から日本人ガイドのふうこさんと一緒で安心。到着した港では一旦トイレ休憩もあります。
船は清潔で屋根があって過ごしやすいです。たくさんのスピナードルフィンが船の周りに来てくれました。沖までイルカを探しに行く時間が長かったので、シュノーケリングの時間が短かったですが、亀と泳ぐことができました。
最後に私が選んだコースは日程の変更やキャンセルができないものだったにも関わらず、日程変更にご対応いただき、ありがとうございました。
Whether you'll see a lot of dolphins depends on their mood. It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication since you'll be heading out to sea in search of dolphins.
イルカにたくさん会えるのかはイルカの気分次第。
イルカを探して沖に出るので必ず酔い止めをのんでいくと良いですよ。
Aloha, Norico! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your encounters with dolphins and sea turtles in the magnificent nature of West Oahu. I appreciate your comments about our Japanese guide, Fuko, as well as your feedback regarding the motion sickness medication. Please do come visit us again when you are in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! noricoさま。イルカ大学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。オアフ西部の壮大な大自然を舞台にしたイルカやウミガメとの出会いを楽しんで頂いたようで嬉しく思います。日本語ガイドのふうこに関するコメントならびに酔い止めに関するコメントにも感謝いたします。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
We recently attended the dinner show and overall, it was a very decent experience—definitely worth checking out at least once. It came highly recommended, and while parts lived up to the reviews, I did leave feeling slightly underwhelmed in a few areas.
The food was decent, but my family and I were hoping for more traditional Hawaiian dishes. I was especially looking forward to laulau and Hawaiian mac salad, which weren’t on the menu. While the meal was fine, it didn’t quite match the authenticity I’ve experienced at other luaus on different islands. That said, the piña colada was excellent!
The pre-show, including the unearthing of the pig, wasn’t quite what I expected, but the grounds were absolutely beautiful—immaculately maintained and fun to walk through, especially with the live animals.
Every staff member we encountered was warm and welcoming. The Smith family did a great job hosting, and the main host was especially entertaining and engaging. Their humor and hospitality were highlights of the evening
Forest was a superb guide to this stunningly beautiful and magical valley -he was fun and so knowledgeable. The whole family loved the experience, with our girls wanting to return again the next day. We highly recommend!
Arrived at the port by bus from the hotel! I packed my change of clothes in a large plastic box and off we went to the sea. The captain explained everything in English, while the Japanese guide provided detailed explanations! We played in the shallow sea for about an hour and saw fish and turtles while snorkeling. I got a bit separated while chasing the turtles and fish, but they quickly brought me back. I couldn't take any photos, but I was glad to see so many fish and turtles.
ホテルからバス送迎で港に到着!着替えなどは、プラスチック製の大きな箱に入れていざ海へ細かな説明を英語でキャプテン、日本語ガイドさんが丁寧に説明!遠浅の海で1時間ぐらい遊び、シュノーケリングで魚や亀をみました。亀や魚を追いかけて離れてしまったけどすぐに、連れ戻してくれました。写真が撮れなかったけどたくさんの魚や亀に会えて良かったです。
In the shallow sea, you can swim surprisingly well, so I recommend bringing goggles. Do not touch the coral! There will be an explanation, so please listen carefully.
遠浅の海でも面白いほど泳げるのでゴーグル持参をオススメ。
サンゴは、触らない事!説明がありますので良く聞いてください。
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable review. We look forward to the day we can meet again, from all of our staff.
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。貴重なレビューをアップしていただき心より感謝しております。
またお会いできる日をスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
Mantas came close to me multiple times, and I was extremely excited. They swam so close that it was almost surprising we didn't bump into each other.
マンタが何度も何枚も近づいてきてくれて大興奮でした。
ぶつからないのが不思議なくらいの距離まで何度も泳いでくれます。
There are many places where you can park on the street, which can be a bit of a hassle. It's better to arrive early and park your car.
路駐可能な箇所がいっぱいで困りました。早めに到着して車を停めた方がいいです。
The staff were welcoming, informative and helpful. The boat ride was enjoyable. The location where we snorkeled was underwhelming. We did see tiny, colorful fish, and some corals, but nothing else of note.
Forrest was an excellent guide, full of personal insight into the region as well as its history. He shared with us his experience in the valley, told us about the things and places we were viewing, and explained the challenges the region has and still does face. We loved the views, the animals, and the friendly greetings from the locals.
I was not good with heights or screaming, but I didn't feel any sense of falling and was able to enjoy the stunning views. There were no Japanese participants or guides, but it wasn't a problem at all. The photo option was a bit pricey at $40, but I ordered it as a keepsake (I received it on an SD card, so I haven't checked the content yet). Considering that we did it together just once, I don't think the price is that high! It was amazing!
絶叫や高所が苦手でしたが、落ちる感覚は全くなく絶景を楽しめました。
参加者、ガイドには日本人はいなかったですが困ることはなかったです。
写真のオプションは40ドルと少し高めでしたが記念に残るので頼みました。(SDカードで受け取るのでまだ内容確認できていません)
一緒に一度と考えたら値段はそんなに高くないと思います!最高でした!
I didn't get seasick!
船酔いはしませんでした!
The Luau was enjoyed by all’. The staff was friendly and efficient, the food was good, and the entertainment enthusiastic.
We had a great morning kayak trip and Olivia was wonderful!! We loved her stories about the history of the area and learning more about Hawaii in general. Thanks especially for your breakfast tip on the Coffee Shack, what an awesome spot! It all made for a perfect morning, thank you Olivia!!
I had no experience with horseback riding, but it was enjoyable to see the well-trained horse respond to my commands. I also enjoyed the magnificent scenery.
乗馬の経験はありませんでしたが、よく調教されていて、しかも自分の指示に馬が反応してくれるのが楽しかったです。雄大な景色も楽しみました。
I was advised to leave my passport in a locker. Since it costs $7, I recommend bringing a copy of your passport instead.
パスポートをロッカーにあずけることをすすめられました。7ドルもするので、パスポートはコピーして持参することをおすすめします。
We’ve been with family. Children 12 and 10 years old. All of us were so excited and totally happy with this experience!
We had an amazing time on the water kayaking, exploring caves, and snorkeling! Our guide Ryan was super helpful, patient, and very knowledgeable.
This cruise was outstanding! The crew was polite and attentive. The dinner was excellent! There was live music as well as someone giving us a little history of the island in between songs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. We also were lucky enough to see the spinner dolphins put on a little chauffeur for us. We saw flying fish. Overall, it was an excellent experience!
We are thrilled that you had a great time! Providing an outstanding experience is exactly what our goals are! Thank you for joining us! We hope to see you again someday soon! Best regards!
We had a blast with these experienced folks on the boat! They made sure we were safe and had everything we needed. 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone who wants some fun in the sun on a boat!
It was my first time overseas and my first parasailing experience, so I was anxious, but the kind support made it enjoyable from start to finish!
はじめての海外で初パラセーリングだったので、不安でしたが最後まで親切な対応で最初から最後まで楽しめました!
Please bring cash for tips and prepare clothing that can get wet.
チップ分の現金持参および濡れても可能な服装でご準備ください。
Thank you for safely taking me to my destination. The wait time before boarding was long, so it would be nice if you could provide improvements or information about the boarding time.
安全に目的地へ送っていただき、ありがとうございました。
乗車までの待ち時間が長かったので、改善や搭乗時間の案内をしていただけると良いですね。
I recommend using it because you can travel safely and at a low cost! ♪
安心、安価で移動することできるので、利用をお勧めします♪
Mike our vip tour guide driver was awesome very knowledgeable and interactive making it fun
Water and a hat
I can't catch even a mahi-mahi, let alone a marlin. Wouldn't it be better to move the boat closer to where the baitfish are? Am I watching too much of "Ooma's Tuna Fishing" on TV? (laughs)
カジキどころかシイラすら釣れん
もっとナブラしてる付近に船移動させたら釣れるんと違うの?
“おおまのマグロ漁”TV見過ぎかな(笑)
Loved the quick boat ride out! Felt like most of the time was spent waiting for people to arrive- didn't get a ton of time out on the sand bar
Aloha Morgan,
Thank you for joining KBOS sandbar tour. We understand your feedback about the wait time and are always working to improve our check-in and boarding process to maximize the time spent at the sandbar. Your input is valuable and helps us make the experience even better for future guests.
Thank you for your 4 stars review!
We hope to welcome you back again for an even smoother and more memorable adventure!
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
We watched from the center seat in the 9th row. Luckily, there were no other audience members on either side of us, so it felt like a couple's seat. Various performances unfold along the history of Hawaii. The stage isn't very large, but the performers also come out into the aisles, creating a dynamic experience that utilizes the entire theater. There were hilarious moments that involved audience participation, such as throwing large balloons into the crowd, and before we knew it, time flew by. Since it has just started, I recommend it to both first-timers and those who are familiar with Hawaii.
9列目のど真ん中のシートで鑑賞 ラッキーなことに我々夫婦の両側とも観客が居なかったのでカップルシートの様でした
ハワイの歴史に沿って様々なパフォーマンスが繰り広げられます ステージは大きくありませんがパフォーマンスはステージ上と通路にも演者が出てきて劇場全体を使いながらダイナミックな演出でした また観客を巻き込んだ爆笑のステージや大きな風船を客席に投げ込むなど観客とのコミュニケーションもしっかりあり あっという間に時間が経ってしまいました
まだ始まって間が無いとのことですのでハワイが初めての方もそうで無い方にもお勧めします
The air conditioning is working well. Let's bring a long-sleeved shirt. I was wearing a light hoodie the whole time.
クーラーが効いています 長袖を1枚持参しましょう 私は薄手のパーカーをずっと着てました