Hawaii
The meals and the show were very exciting and enjoyable. My grandchild was impressed by the powerful performance. The staff were all very kind, which was great.
食事もショーも大変盛り上がり楽しかったです。孫も迫力あるショーに感動でした。スタッフの皆さんとても親切で良かったです。
Thank you very much for attending the Rockafella VIP Waikiki Luau Buffet & Show. We are very pleased to hear that your grandchild also enjoyed the experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はロッカフラVIPワイキキルアウブッフェ&ショーにご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。お孫様も一緒に楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
The sunset and starry sky at Haleakalā were breathtakingly beautiful. It was an experience that sharpened all my senses.
The tour was enjoyable thanks to Yamapi's attentive support and engaging conversation, allowing me to reflect on myself. He provided detailed lectures about Haleakalā and the starry sky, making it easy to immerse myself in the experience without getting bored. Additionally, we enjoyed Krispy Kreme donuts and poke bowls along the way, and dining while watching the sunset over Maui was exceptionally delicious.
I definitely want to come back to Maui and participate in this tour again!
ハレアカラのサンセットと星空は息をのむように美しい景色でした。五感が研ぎ澄まされるような体験でした。
ツアーは、ヤマピーさんの至れり尽くせりのサポートとトークで楽しい時間を過ごすことができましたし、自分見つめ返すことができました。
ハレアカラのこと、星空のことを詳しくレクチャーして下さるので、飽きることなく世界観を楽しむことができました。
また、途中でクリスピードーナッツとポキボールを頂きましたが、マウイ島に沈む夕焼けを見ながらの食事は格別に美味しかったです。
また、ぜひマウイ島に来てこちらのツアーに参加したいです!
Great sunset sail & swim. Was BYOB and had a good crew. 10/10 would recommend if you’re downtown and want to good time.
Thank you for joining us!
The sea at Hanauma Bay was very beautiful and truly wonderful. Although it was disappointing that the sea turtles didn't come by that day since they are living creatures, I had a great time snorkeling while watching the fish.
The guide was kind and fun, which made me feel comfortable participating. Thank you very much.
ハナウマ湾の海がとてもキレイで、とても素晴らしかったです。
ウミガメは生き物なので、この日はやってきてはくれず、見られなくて残念でしたが、お魚たちを見ながらシュノーケリングできて、とーっても楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも優しく楽しい方だったので、安心して参加することができました。
ありがとうございました。
Our family of 8 ranging from ages 16-91 really enjoyed this excursion. Relaxing ride on the boat with beautiful live Hawaiian music and dancers was an extra treat. The Fern Grotto was beautiful. I would highly recommend this excursion.
This is just what I needed. I'm not a great swimmer nor very confident in open water, and this was an excellent way to learn to snorkel. I HIGHLY recommend it! Our guide was Ashton. He was awesome! And the pictures were cool.
Destination was easy to find. The guides were very attentive and got us all on the horses fairly quickly. I've never really ridden a horse before so I was a bit nervous of maneuvering my horse but she was a go getter so I didn't have to try too hard. We all rode in a line which was very easy. We had to stop a few times which my horse hated, I got a very impatient horse which I don't blame her. Kinda wished we went a quicker pace but then that would shorten our trip which was 1.5hrs which .5 of that was loading and unloading the horses. I wish the trail was a bit longer. The area was beautiful and quiet which I like. I got some good pictures. We used my step daughters phone for the group pictures cause she had a better camera but when she sent me the pics they came out blurry and I don't get to see her often. Was a little disappointed but it was OK. Technical error. Overall great experience and got to feed the horses treats in the end.
The tour guy was exceptionally professional. Good ride. Very Friendly. Caring and taking care for everyone on the tour. He’s also a professional photographer and showed us how to take great night photos!!! Best experience!!! 100% Recommend this tour!!! He gave us the most memorable experience for our trip! My kids are ages of 12 and 8. They like this tour a lot.
When my family and I first got to the dock we were greeted by the friendly boat crew. They were very personable and caring. On the adventure, we made our way to the sandbar and were able to snorkel, paddleboard, canoe, and relax on the water deck. The sandbar was perfect to stand on and was not deep. The reef was beautiful to look at while snorkeling. My family and I paid extra for the intertube and banana boat, this experience was AWESOME!! You were asked what speed you would like the ride. We wore life jackets and we felt very safe even though this was an extreme water activity. The live music was wonderful, while the overall atmosphere was family oriented. This was our favorite excursion!! If you want a day to play in the water and have fun with the family, this is the excursion for you.
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed our tour. -Team KBOS
Our last night in Waikiki and we enjoyed every moment!! Fun and awesome experience!! There were 23 people in our group ages between 3 and 70, mom had a fantastic time!!! Would highly recommend!!
Mahalo and a hui hou
Very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I arrived at the meeting point at 10:15 for my 10:30 reservation. However, I was told the start time was 10:45, so I bought a hot dog and a pineapple smoothie from a nearby stall for breakfast!
Unfortunately, we were the only Japanese people there (there was one group before us). There were 12 of us who boarded the boat and headed out to sea. There is a place to store your belongings at the feet of the boat! With 12 people, a sense of teamwork naturally develops, so I thought theft was unlikely. If there had been other Japanese people, we could have taken pictures together... what a shame! Just before jumping, the crew asks if you want to take a picture. You can view the photos (about 130) later at the reception, and if you like any, they can be transferred to an SD card or your phone for $40. You also have the option not to buy them.
Anyway, since we had to wait for the other groups to jump, anyone prone to seasickness definitely needs to take motion sickness medication. Two people from our team ended up vomiting.
10時30分予約で、15分に集合場所に行きました。
ですが、開始は45分と言われたので、近くの出店でホットドックとパイナップルスムージーを買って朝食!
日本人は残念ながら私たちだけでした。(前の組は1組いました。)
12人でそこから船に乗り、海へ。
持ち物は、船の足元に入れるところがあります!
12人はなんとなくチームワークみたいなのが芽生えるので、そこで盗難はあまり考えられないなぁと思いました。
同じ日本人がいたら、写真の撮りあいが出来たと思います。。残念!
ただ、飛ぶ直前にカメラ撮る?とクルーに聞かれます。
撮ったやつ(130枚くらい)をあとで受付のところで見て、気に入ったらSDカードと携帯にそこで入れてもらえます。これが40ドル。そこで買わない選択肢も出来ました。
とにかく他の組が飛ぶのを待つので、船酔いする人は絶対に酔い止めがいります。
私たちのチームでも2人が吐いてました。
We participated in a tour as a couple aged 68 and 65. It was our first experience with horseback riding, but there was one assistant for every four people, so it was easy to just follow along without any issues.
Once we got from the ranch to the coast, we were able to see the beautiful blue sea from a high vantage point. While enjoying the view of the ocean, we had a fun time leisurely riding the horses. The horses were accustomed to carrying people, so we just had to maintain our balance. We only needed to slightly change direction or move the reins when stopping. The 70 minutes flew by.
After horseback riding, we went to Haleiwa and tried the garlic shrimp and fries combo from a food truck recommended by our driver, Kazu. It was truly wonderful.
68歳と65歳の夫婦でツアーに参加しました。乗馬は全くの初体験でしたが、4名に1名のアシスタントがいて、ただついて行くだけでしたので問題ありませんでした。
牧場から海岸に出ると、真っ青なきれいな海を高い位置から見ることができました。海を見ながら、馬に任せて楽しく散策できました。
人を乗せるのに慣れた馬のため、ただバランスをとって乗っているだけでした。ほんの少しだけ方向を変えたり、止まるときに手綱を動かすだけですみました。70分はあっという間でした。
乗馬の後でハレイワにいき、ドライバーの一(かず)さんおすすめ、テレビでも紹介されたというキッチンカーでガーリックシュリンプとフライのコンボを食べました。本当によかったです。
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will continue to strive to ensure our customers are satisfied.
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
今後も、お客様に満足して頂けるよう取り組んでまいります。
First day in Hawaii. My son and I were looking forward to the Segway tour. The moment I met the person who came to pick us up and greeted them, I had a good feeling that today would be a great day! That feeling was spot on! We got to see the beautiful ocean, and the guide and staff were very kind. The conversations during the Segway ride were really enjoyable, creating wonderful memories. It was my first time, but there was plenty of practice time, and they provided support and consideration for the order when moving alongside others, which made me feel safe. Thank you very much. I had such a great time this time that I would like to request it again next time.
ハワイ初日。息子と楽しみにしていたセグウェイ。
お迎えに来て下さった方に会い挨拶をした瞬間、今日はいい1日になりそう!と良い予感がしました。
予感は的中!綺麗な海を見せて頂け、ガイドさんとスタッフの方がとても親切でセグウェイ中もお話が凄く楽しく素敵な思い出になりました。私は初めてでしたが、練習時間もたっぷりあり、他の方と並んで進む時の順番の配慮やサポートもして下さり安心してのる事ができました。ありがとうございました。
今回凄く楽しかったので次回もまたお願いしたいと思います。
My husband and I did the sunset sail with my sister and brother in law and we all had such a great time! The crew were fabulous, very attentive and the photographer took great pictures and we bought them, I highly recommend that! We were on a new sail boat and it was beautiful and the bathrooms were huge, not at all what I would have expected! We will definitely do this again
It was amazing to swim with so many fish. I rented a wetsuit, which I hadn't planned to do initially, but it turned out to be the right decision because the water temperature was lower than I expected, and it protected me from the coral and underwater rocks. I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, but the suit provided buoyancy, allowing me to snorkel with ease. Guides Dan and Chieko took us to points where we could see a lot of fish. They also took many photos before, during, and after snorkeling, which I really appreciated. They arranged transportation to the hotel and made the reservation for entry to Hanauma Bay, making it easy to participate. Throughout the experience, they were very attentive, allowing me to enjoy the tour comfortably and happily. I would love to join again if I have the opportunity!
たくさんの魚と一緒に泳ぐことができて最高でした。当初借りる予定のなかったウェットスーツをレンタルしましたが、水温が思ったより低かったこととサンゴや水中の岩から身を守れたため、レンタルして正解でした。泳ぎに自信がなかったのですが、スーツ自体に浮力があるので、安心してシュノーケルすることができました。ガイドのダンさんチエコさんが魚のいるポイントまで連れて行ってくれるのでたくさんの魚を見ることができます。シュノーケル前後、シュノーケル中もたくさん写真を撮ってくださり有難かったです。ホテルまでの送迎やハナウマ湾の入場予約もしてくれるので気軽に参加できました。終始、丁寧に対応していただいたので楽しく快適にツアーを楽しむことができました。また機会があれば参加したいです!
We had a good time from check in all the way to picking up our picture. The entire crew is awesome. Great experience!
Great show, solid food, mixed drinks good, interactive displays fun. We got the gold package which was nice, but silver would have been almost as good. It's awesome that the botanical garden tickets were included with the show tickets. Get there early to get parking otherwise it fills up fast. The entertainers put in a lot of effort and they have some great skills.
Aloha K. C.! We're glad that you enjoyed the show, food, and drinks at the luau. We're grateful that you took your time to leave us this review and to share your experience with us to the community. Hope we'd see you again! Mahalo!
I participated with my 67-year-old self, my 66-year-old wife, my 38-year-old daughter, and my 34-year-old son. The other participants were a couple of white people in their 30s, and it felt like a personal tour, allowing us to relax. The male tour guide was always smiling and made it enjoyable. A white woman fell twice and bruised her knee area, but the tour guide quickly helped her, so there was no problem. It was my first time on an e-bike, but next time I would like to try something for intermediate riders.
67歳私、66歳妻、38歳娘、34歳息子で参加しました、ほかの参加者は30歳ぐらいの白人さんカップルだけで、パーソナルツアーのようなかんじでりらっくすすることができました、ツアーガイドの男性はいつも笑顔で楽しかったです、白人女性のかたが2度ほど転倒して膝周囲を打撲していましたが、ツアーガイドさんがすばやく助けてくれ問題なかったです;はじめてのEバイクでしたが、次回は中級者向けにTRYしたいです
I participated on July 20, 2023.
The wind was a bit strong, but the weather was clear, and I thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling at the sandbar and Half Moon Reef.
The sandbar was shallow enough to reach my knees, and I had fun taking photos and practicing snorkeling. The water clarity was amazing.
The BBQ hamburger lunch was incredibly delicious, and as expected, American hamburgers are exceptional.
While snorkeling at Half Moon Reef, I was able to see many beautiful fish around the coral reef.
2023.7.20に参加しました。
風が少し強かったですが天気は快晴で、サンドバーとハーフムーンリーフのシュノケーリングを満喫しました。
サンドバーは膝下が浸かる位の深さで、写真を撮ったり、シュノーケリングの練習をしたりして楽しみました。海の透明度が凄かったです。
お昼のBBQハンバーガーランチはパティがめちゃくちゃ美味しかったです。やっぱり、アメリカのハンバーガーは絶品です。
ハーフムーンリーフのシュノーケリングは珊瑚礁の回りをシュノーケリングして、綺麗な魚を沢山見る事ができました。
We finally made it to Hawaii for our honeymoon! ⭐︎ We booked this trip based on my husband's desire to swim with dolphins. We headed out on a boat and spotted dolphins! They were so cute swimming on the surface ^_^ On the day of our activity, the water was a kilometer deep and the waves were high, which was a bit scary, but thanks to the support from the staff, we were able to get into the water. Although we couldn't swim with the dolphins, we now have a goal to come back to Hawaii for a second try! They even set up a slide and diving board from the boat. My husband had the most fun of anyone! It seems the activity was incredibly enjoyable ^_^ We got to swim in the middle of the vast ocean in Hawaii, creating unforgettable memories! Our Japanese guide, Minako, was truly wonderful! She was bright, fun, and made all our fears about the ocean disappear! Thank you so much! ♪
It was really, really fun! Thank you for the wonderful memories! We'll definitely come back!
新婚旅行で念願のハワイに⭐︎
イルカと泳ぎたい!という主人の願望の元、予約させて頂きました。
ボートで向かい、イルカを発見!水面を泳いでいるイルカが可愛かった^_^
参加した当日は水深1キロもあり、波も高く怖かったですが、スタッフの方のサポートもあり、海に入ることが出来ました。
イルカと泳ぐことは叶いませんでしたが、またリベンジしにハワイに行く!という目標が出来ました♪
ボートからの滑り台や飛び込み台をだしてくれて。
主人が誰よりも楽しんでいました!笑
アクティビティーが、めちゃくちゃ楽しかったみたいです^_^
ハワイの広い海のど真ん中で泳ぐことが出来て、一生の思い出を目に焼き付けました!
日本人ガイドのミナコさん!
本当に素敵な方!明るくて、楽しくて、海の怖さも吹っ飛ばしてくれました!
ありがとうございました♪
本当に本当に楽しかったです!
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました♪
また行きます!
Thank you for joining us! We are glad you enjoyed the dolphin swim and marine activities, and that you had a great time in the waters of Hawaii! Please come back and visit us again. Mahalo!
ご参加ありがとうございました!
ドルフィンスイムにマリンアクティビティー、ハワイの海を満喫していただけて嬉しいです!
ぜひまた遊びに来てくださいね。
Mahalo
Super. The Crew was fantastic. We saw one tu of fishes. Thé catamaran ride was short but very nice
Great tour very informative. The people were so funny I would definitely do it again and recommend my friends and family.
The shuttle is great
Food is really good
Staff is amazing
We had a great time
They need to add more beach activities
Kayaking etc
I participated in the initial practice for snorkeling because I was anxious about going out to sea the next day. Since it was my first experience with snorkeling, the calm waves made it a great place for beginners. All the instructions were in English. They explained how to put on the gear, how to breathe, and the precautions. After that, we practiced in an area where we couldn't touch the bottom. It was mentioned that there was a locker for valuables, but all participants' belongings were placed in a large box with a lock, which was mostly left open. It's better not to bring valuables.
Since it was the same location as scuba diving, it seemed there were staff members coming and going. There were only park restrooms and an outdoor shower. This time, there were two children and me, along with two Americans in our group. For those who can't swim, the instructor pulls a float, so you can hold on and practice. I highly recommend this for anyone who feels anxious about going straight into the sea.
翌日の海に出てシュノーケリングが不安だったのでの初練習として参加。初体験シュノーケリングなので参加して波が穏やかで、初体験の場所として良かったです。説明は全て英語です。付け方や息の仕方の方法、注意事項を説明その後は足が付かない所でずっと練習、貴重品ロッカーと書いてありましたが、大きな鍵付きの箱の中に参加者全員の荷物を入れる、ほぼ開けっぱなしです。貴重品は持たない方が良いですね。
スキューバダイビングと同じ場所なので入れ違いで誰かスタッフがいるようでした。
公園のトイレと外にシャワーがあるだけです。
今回は子供2人と私、アメリカ人2人のグループでした。泳げない人はインストラクターが浮き具を引いてくれるので捕まって練習してました。
いきなり海に開くのが不安な方にはとてもお勧めです。
I participated with my high school first-year daughter. Thanks to the heartfelt advice from our instructor, Ms. Lanika, my daughter was able to stand on the board and seems to have fallen in love with surfing! We considered private lessons afterward, but unfortunately, our schedules didn't align, so we had to give up on that. I apologize for not being able to get in touch. I would be thrilled if Ms. Lanika could be our instructor again when we participate together someday. Thank you so much!
高1の長女と二人で参加しました。
担当していただいたLanika先生の親身にアドバイスのお陰様でボードの上に立つことも出来て長女はサーフィンが大好きになったみたいです!その後プライベートレッスンを検討しましたがスケジュールが合わず断念しました。ご連絡出来ず申し訳ございませんでした。またいつか長女と参加した時に担当がLanika先生だと嬉しいです。本当にありがとうございました!
The bus picked us up right in front of the hotel, which was very helpful. The inside of the bus was cold, just like "theBUS," so I recommend bringing a jacket!
Since it was an early morning plan, I had a light breakfast at the hotel, but on the boat, they provided drinks, spam onigiri, snacks, and fruits. The hot coffee was really delicious! The couple sitting next to us brought sandwiches, and I thought it would have been nice to enjoy that on the boat instead of at the hotel.
The staff who spoke Japanese kindly explained about the life jackets, how to play, and movies filmed in the area.
I checked the tide online and made a reservation, but the tide level during my session was just about waist-high! It was my first time trying SUP, and since the water was only waist-deep, it was easy to retry after falling, and I had a lot of fun.
While I was playing with my smartphone in a waterproof case, a friendly staff member offered to take my picture and captured me standing on the board! (There was even a moment when I lost my balance and fell, which was funny.)
During snorkeling, I had a great encounter with sea turtles and fish.
After getting out of the water, it was cold, and the young man next to me was shivering a lot. I recommend bringing a jacket, not just a T-shirt, like in the bus! Also, some hotels lend out bath towels, so it might be good to ask about that.
After getting off the boat, I was able to change at a nearby restroom. I had a really enjoyable experience and was very satisfied.
ホテルの前までバスで迎えに来ていただいて、助かります。
車内は「theBUS」同様 寒かったので、
羽織りを持っていくことをオススメします!
早朝プランだったので、ホテルで軽く朝食を食べてきていましたが
船では、ドリンク・スパムおにぎり・スナック・フルーツなどを用意してくれていました。
ホットコーヒーがとても美味しかったです!
同乗していたご夫婦は、サンドイッチなども持参されていて、
船上で気持ちがいいし、ホテルで食べずにそれもアリだったな〜!と思いました。
日本語を話せるスタッフさんが、
救命具のこと、遊び方、周辺で撮影された映画のことなど優しく説明してくれました。
一応潮の満ち引きはネットで調べて予約をしましたが、
私が参加した回は潮の高さはちょうど腰ほどでした!
SUPは初挑戦でしたが、落ちても潮が腰の高さなので
リトライしやすく、とても楽しかったです。
防水ケースにスマホを入れて遊んでいたら、
気さくなスタッフの方が「写真撮りますよ」と声をかけてくださって、
ボードの上に立っている姿を撮影してくれました!(バランス崩して落ちる瞬間も笑)
シュノーケリングでは、ウミガメ、魚にバッチリ逢えました。
海から上がったあとは寒くて、隣の青年がめちゃくちゃ震えていました。
Tシャツだけでなく、バス内同様 羽織りの持参がオススメです…!
また、バスタオルを貸し出してくれるホテルもあるので聞いてみると良いかと思います。
船を降りた後、すぐ近くのお手洗いで着替えができました。
とっても楽しい体験ができて満足です。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Seas tour. We also appreciate you sharing your review and photos. As you mentioned, after coming out of the water, your body can be wet, and even in summer, the wind can make you feel cold, so we recommend bringing a larger bath towel or a jacket. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the spam musubi and coffee. We hope you will come back to play in Paradise of the Seas on your next trip to Hawaii. Mahalo!
アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
またレビュー&写真も共有いただきありがとうございます。AAA様がおっしゃる通りで、海から上がった後は体も濡れていますし、夏でも風が吹くことから体が冷えることがありますので、大きめのバスタオルや上着を持参いただくことをおすすめしております。
スパムむすびやコーヒーも楽しんで頂けて嬉しいです。
次回のハワイ旅行もぜひまた天国の海に遊びにいらしていただけましたら幸いです。Mahalo!
If you're wondering where to eat in Waikiki, this is a recommended spot! You can spend a high-value time here!
The venue is located outdoors in front of the "Rock-A-Hula Show" on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, Building B. Since it was a buffet-only course, I thought I wouldn't be able to see the show, but I was able to enjoy at least four performances right in front of me, including traditional dances, ukulele performances, and songs. (They come around between the tables and seats to showcase their talents!) The explanations are only in English, but there is a Japanese menu available! Additionally, I really felt the hospitality of the staff everywhere.
Towards the end, there was a light hula dance lesson for those who wanted to participate. (The manager himself stood in front to teach!)
Many of the dishes used local Hawaiian ingredients, and there was a pineapple on each table, plus the welcome drink, a Mai Tai cocktail, was delicious!
I think it's perfect for groups and family trips. The staff goes around asking, "Shall we take a picture?" before the buffet starts, but please note that this is an additional charge (I believe it was around $20).
ワイキキでどこで食事をしようか悩んだら、おすすめのお店です!
付加価値の高い時間が過ごせます!
会場はロイヤルハワイアンセンターのB棟4階にある「ロック・ア・フラショー」の前、屋外です。
ビュッフェのみのコースだったので、ショーは見れないな…と思っていたのですが、伝統的なダンスやウクレレの演奏、歌などを少なくとも4曲は目の前で見せていただきました。(テーブルや座席の間を行き来して披露してくれます!)
口頭は英語の説明のみですが、日本語のメニューもあります!
また、いたるところでスタッフの方々のおもてなし力をすごく感じました。
終盤には希望者を募ったフラダンスレッスンも軽く行われました。(マネージャーさん自ら先生として前に立って教えてくださいました。)
料理もハワイの地元の食材を使ったものが多く、パイナップルが各テーブルに一つあったり、ウェルカムドリンクのマイタイカクテルも美味しく頂きました!
団体やご家族での旅行にもぴったりだと思います。
「写真を撮りましょうか?」と、ビュッフェが始まる前にスタッフさんが回っているのですが、それは別料金(たしか20ドルくらいだったかと)なのでお気を付けください。
Thank you very much for visiting Rockafella Waikiki Luau Buffet. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again. We hope you will also enjoy the Rockin' Show next time.
この度はロッカフラ ワイキキルアウブッフェにご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。次回は是非ともロッキンショーもお楽しみいただければ幸いです。
Since I made a last-minute reservation, the shuttle service plan was fully booked, so I chose the non-shuttle, early morning, 2-hour horseback riding plan. I was a bit scared to drive in Hawaii since I wasn't used to it, so I took an Uber taxi, spending about 10,000 yen one way to get there. It takes about 45 minutes from Waikiki.
The ranch has lockers available for a fee, but when I went, they were out of order, so I was worried about participating with my backpack on. However, the instructor kindly asked me to take off my backpack, and I awkwardly asked the ticket counter staff to hold it for me. (I gave a tip when I got my belongings back after the experience.) I wasn't sure if this was the correct way to do it since my English wasn't sufficient… I slightly regretted not knowing if I should have given a tip when asking to hold my things, but the staff was very accommodating.
Small shoulder bags are also not allowed, so I used a waist bag and kept my valuables with me. *It seems carrying bags on your shoulder is not permitted.
Since the horseback riding experience is done in groups of six, it's understandable that reservations fill up quickly!
I had read beforehand that helmets can cause headaches, so I tried on several to find one that fit well.
The horseback riding experience was absolutely amazing. I was able to enjoy the vast land, impressive mountains, and the gentle, wise horses as we moved along slowly, taking in nature. Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, it added to the atmosphere and was wonderful. The instructor primarily spoke in English, but occasionally provided instructions in Japanese, which I appreciated despite feeling a bit guilty.
At one point, the instructor took photos with her iPhone and shared them via Airdrop at the end of the experience.
I also passed by customers on four-wheeler buggies and bus tours, happily greeting them with "Aloha!" and had a great time.
The experience ended just after 10 AM, allowing me to make the most of the rest of the day, creating wonderful memories.
直前に予約したため、送迎付きのプランは予約いっぱいで選べず…
送迎なし・朝イチの、乗馬2時間プランを選択しました。
ハワイで慣れない車の運転をするのは少し怖かったので、
ウーバータクシーを使って片道約10,000円かけて現地まで向かいました。
ワイキキ からは45分くらいで到着できます。
牧場には、有料で使用できるロッカーが常設されているのですが、
私が行った時は故障していて使えず…
リュックを背負ったまま参加なのかな…と思っていたら
インストラクターさんからバックパックはおろしてくださいね〜と注意があり、
アワアワしながらチケットカウンターのお姉さんにバックパックを預かってもらいました。
(体験後、荷物を返してもらう際にチップを渡しました。)
↑英語が十分に話せなかったため、これが正しい方法なのか不明です…
普通預かってもらうときにチップ渡すべき…?と少し後悔しておりますが
ひとまず、スタッフさんは快く預かってくれました。
小さなショルダーバッグもNGなので、
ウエストバッグにして、貴重品は所持していました。
※荷物を肩にかけるのはNGとのこと
乗馬は6人1組で体験するので、
予約がすぐに埋まってしまうのも頷けました!
事前に、ヘルメットで頭が痛くなる…という体験談を読んでいたため、
いくつか試着してちょうど良いものを選びました。
乗馬体験はもう、それはそれは最高で、
広大な大地、迫力のある山々、
穏やかで賢いお馬ちゃんたちと一緒にポクポクとゆっくり進みながら、
楽しく自然を感じることができました。
生憎の曇り空でしたが、それもそれで雰囲気があって最高です。
インストラクターのお姉さんは、9割英語での説明ですが
時折日本語で一生懸命指示してくれて、申し訳ない気持ちと共に有り難かったです。
途中で、お姉さんのiPhoneで写真を撮ってくれて、
体験の終わりにAirdropで共有してくれました。
4輪バギーや、バスツアーのお客さんともすれ違って、
「アロハ〜」と陽気に挨拶しながらめちゃくちゃ楽しみました。
体験は10時過ぎにには終了したので、
その後の1日も有効に過ごせてとても良い思い出です。
Staff were friendly and the musicians were great! Had the best time. Considering you get a boat ride to the sandbar and all of the activities when you get there, this has to be the best bang for your buck anywhere.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS