Hawaii
I appreciated leaving on time from the harbor. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The ride
allowed us to see the beautiful Kaneohe Bay. We were given ample time on the soundbar which is breathtaking. Snorkeling was also a lot of fun and we see a number of turtles. The lunch and service was great.
My family thoroughly enjoyed this snorkeling excursion. My kids said this was the best activity on our entire stay on Oahu. Thank you Holokai!
It was written that masks should be worn, but everyone had them off. I think it would be reassuring if they could enforce safety measures a bit more thoroughly so that I could feel comfortable making a reservation.
マスク着用と書いてありましたが皆外してました。少し安全管理を徹底してもらえると安心して予約できると思いました。
I stayed at the Royal Kona Resort, which overlooks the show venue. As mentioned in the reviews, you can also see it from the poolside, but if you want to see the entire show, which lasts just under an hour, I think it's better to sit in the venue. If you expect good seating and service, the premium seats would be a better choice.
As I read in the reviews beforehand, I lined up 15 minutes before the reception started to get a good seat. Upon entry, we chose our drinks at the counter in order, and then we had to go pick them up ourselves. In the premium seats, they come to take your drink orders and bring them to you.
When the meals are ready, they guide each table. I didn't have high expectations for the food, so I took a small portion, but I was able to finish it all, so I think it wasn't that bad.
The show started earlier than I expected, before sunset, and it ended with the sun going down. The dancing included Polynesian dances, including fire dancing, which got the audience involved and excited. At the end, you can take a commemorative photo with the performers on stage in the background. You can also purchase photos taken of your group upon entry.
ショーの会場のロイヤルコナリゾートに宿泊して、たまたま会場を見下ろせる部屋でした。また、口コミ通り、プールサイドからも見えますが、1時間弱のショーを全部見るなら会場の席に座って観た方がよいと思います。席の位置やサービスを期待するなら上級席の方が良いでしょう。
事前に読んだ口コミ通り、良い席に座れるように受付開始15分前から並びました。入場時に飲み物カウンターで順番に飲み物を選んで手渡され、後は自分でカウンターへ取りに行きます。上級席では飲み物の注文を取りに来て、持ってきてくれます。
食事は準備ができるとテーブル毎に案内されます。もともと食事には期待していなかったので少なめに取ったのですが、残さずに食べられたのでそれほど悪くはなかったと思います。
ショーは思ったより早く、日が落ちる前に始まり、途中で沈みました。踊りはハワイ島というよりもファイアーダンスも含めたポリネシアンダンスで、会場から参加を募ったり盛り上がりました。最後には舞台上の出演者を背景にした記念写真が撮れます。また、入場時にグループ毎に撮影した写真を購入することもできます。
Thank you for the best experience. This was a once in a lifetime!
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Great time! We were four - My two teenage kids, my wife, and I. We loved it! Great guides. Very Safe. Great Views and wonderful vegetation. My wife was a little nervous before we went, but absolutely loved it. There are 7 zip lines and each one gets a little more adventurous.
Would highly recommend.
I had one good time there the bus ride was good the food was good the party was nice I re
We took our young children on the tour (11 & 4 yrs) and the staff looked after us the whole evening. The kids had a great time and nothing was too much effort. Thanks Angeline for swimming us to the hot spot - what an experience!
Our trip was amazing, food was great!
They gave us everything we needed; we hope to book again. The sandbar was great to be able to play volleyball and then snorkel and sea the turtles. Best adventure by far!
Dont expect to snorkel in waiste deep water without a life jacket.
Great trip with wonderful live music.
Staff was freindly and it was a great experience for young and old. Five of us ages 12-65 all enjoyed the experience.
I highly reccomend it.
Had a great time, a group of two teens and one adult. Worth the price and recommend getting the photos, but shots with the sun behind you didn't turn out too great.
The staff were really kind. It’s a tour that is friendly to Japanese people as well. I learned a lot about constellations. I would like to use this service again.
スタッフさんが本当に親切でした。日本人にも優しいツアーです。星座についてすごく詳しくなりました。また利用したいです。
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!
Fun little tour about hawaii farming. We got a few small samples. Also got to see where some movies were filmed.
We are so happy that we decided to book this tour! We didn't rent a car due to the cost of the rental in addition to the parking fees and hassle. There were several spots we wanted to see but they were not walking distance from our hotel. We got to check off so many off our wish list during the tour! All in one day and without having to drive ourselves. There were also quick stops that our driver did on top of an already awesome itinerary. We got to eat malasadas from Leonard's and pineapple macadamia nut cheesecake from Ted's Bakery. The food truck stop had so many choices! We got to check off Giovanni's garlic shrimp off of our list too. The driver was so knowledgeable and funny. He also offered to take pictures of us. The van was clean and spacious as well. It doesn't require a lot of walking so it's perfect for people of all ages. You also get to see the other side of Oahu beyond the tourist spots. Definitely recommend!
Hello Jessica,
Thank you so much for the review. It seems like you had a great time on our tour with John. We are glad you were able to cross off many things from your list. I hope you enjoyed your stay on the Island and hopefully you will be able to make it here again. Thank you again for the kind review and we really appreciate it.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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 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。
We were running a little late and called to confirm that it would be ok. They said get here in the next 5-10 and it should be fine. We did but they had already left.
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!