All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

Too “tour bus” in style ( but it was Chevy). Tour went 2.5 hours with no food, water, or bathroom stop - family was not happy.

Tour and Island was ok, but it needs a mid point stop and event. Like swim in the ocean, or hike to some place, or zip line across a ravine, etc.

Needs more “ do it”, less sit.

I participated with a friend. They picked us up at the hotel, and along the way, we had fun conversations and learned various recommendations about Maui. We enjoyed drinks at Krispy Kreme, chose bento boxes at the supermarket (I underestimated the bento, but it was incredibly delicious), and shopping at Kula Lodge (we got to sample a lot of food). The journey to Haleakalā was truly enjoyable. The sunset was so moving that words can't describe it. Additionally, we went to a hidden spot where there were only 2 or 3 other people besides our tour group. We had a wonderful time. Unfortunately, the starry sky was not fully visible due to the clouds, but it was a sky that you can't see in Tokyo. (Even though we could see a little, we were told we could come back for a revenge trip next time. It was really thoughtful of them.) I was also moved by Yamapi's passionate stories. Thank you for everything. I will definitely participate again! For those who are unsure about going, you should definitely go—it's highly recommended!

友達と2人で参加させていただきました。ホテルまでお迎えに来ていただいて道中楽しいお話しに加えオススメのお店などマウイに関して色々と教えていただきました。クリスピードーナッツに飲み物、スーパーでお弁当選び(お弁当とあなどっていましたがすごーく美味しいです。)、クラロッジでお買い物(たくさん試食させてもらいました)、ハレアカラに着くまでも本当に楽しかったです。サンセットは言葉にならないほど感動しました。さらに穴場に行っていただいたのかそこは私達ツアー客と他には2、3人だけ。本当に素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。残念ながら星空は雲が多く満天の星とまではいきませんでしたが東京では見れない星空でした。(しかも少しは見えたにもかかわらず、次回リベンジして良いとのこと。ほんと至れりつくせりです。)ヤマピーさんの熱のこもったお話にも感動です。色々とありがとうございました。絶対にまた参加しまーす！！行くか迷われてる方は絶対に行った方が良いですよ〜。オススメです。

We enjoyed our time. The only concern I had was when it came time to find the boat. Their were no signs on the shore or instructions where to go. The food was fine, but it ran out.

Cute local luau with good food. I suggest paying for the VIP experience, because VIP gets to the buffet line first, as the food goes quickly. Just 6-8 dancers total and a host, but adorable local luau!

There was good coordination between the ferry boat ride timing and that of the tour. The tour guide, Garrett, is what made the tour great. He was very knowledgeable, personable, and very efficient in conducting the tour. He grew up on the island, knew its history personally--and this made all the difference in allowing for a great tour.

The first time was about three years ago when I applied with a friend, but it was canceled due to bad weather. This year for sure! It was a tour for two, but I somehow requested to participate alone. I was grateful that they picked me up. Personally, I think it could have been even more enjoyable if I had a deeper knowledge of astronomy. The explanations in Japanese, the Japanese food, tea, safety measures against the cold, and safe driving were all great. While inquiring about participating alone, I was starting to give up thinking it might be impossible since I was by myself. I also looked at the English tours, but the reviews were... (sweat). It truly became a wonderful memory! I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

一回目は三年ほど前、友人と申し込みましたが天候不良でキャンセル。
今年こそは！二人からのツアーでしたが
ひとりでの参加をなんとか、リクエスト。
ありがたく、ピックアップしていただきました。
個人的にはもっとマニアックな
天体の知識がわかればもっともっと楽しかったかも。
日本語の説明、日本のご飯、お茶、説明、寒さ対策、安全運転。
ひとり参加についての
問合わせ中、一人だから無理かもと諦めかけていた時
英語のツアーも見ましたが、評価が。。。。。（汗汗）
本当に良い思い出になります！またチャンスがあれば参加したいものです

This tour is probably one of the best tours you can do if you're staying in Maui. I went with my boyfriend on a Friday and our tour guide Trevor was amazing and took great care of us. It was an all-day event starting at around 8am with the bus coming to our hotel to pick us up, and ended around 6pm with us being dropped back off as well. Trevor, a local of Hawaii for many years, was very informative of the lifestyle, culture, and geography of a lot of the sightseeing we encountered on the road and made multiple stops throughout the trip to allow passengers to explore, shop, and take pictures. We pretty much made an entire loop around the right side of the island which was amazing because we definitely got to see the different terrains as well. The highlight of the trip for my boyfriend and I was making stops at one of the waterfall pools and Black Sand Beach at Waianapanapa State Park. Our tickets included a light, continental breakfast and a nice lunch. We couldn't have asked for a better day!

We took the 1-hour trip which was really not quite long enough to see all there is to see. The crew includes divers who go over the side and bring things up from the reef and exhibit them. Not for the claustrophobic as you do sit below the waterline, but ventilation is very good. Also note the boat has no restrooms so drinking a ton of water, or anything else for that matter, is not a great idea. The water is very clear and there is a good deal to see. Be sure to bring some cash to tip the crew if you can (we did not know it was an option). Next time we will take the 1.5 hour trip.

The accommodation for getting set up to fly in from Maui and meet my docent was easy and stress free. The staff met me at both airports and it was easy from there. My driver was Tommy, he was friendly, funny, and informative. The only real negatives about my experience was the closed Arizona memorial (not the company’s fault just bad timing) and a lack of time at the USS Missouri. My group and I were handed off to a tour guide with the USS Missouri organization who was slow and annoying and by the time she was finished there was only 20 minutes to explore the ship before we had to get back on the bus. The other stops had enough time in my opinion but I recommend not following the tour guide on the Missouri and explore on your own. Overall a good experience.

The Molokini Island tour was amazing. The water clarity was outstanding. And the detailed attention from our Japanese guide, Takako, was wonderful. Above all, her kind and cheerful demeanor made the experience very enjoyable. I would love to do it again. Thank you!

モロキニ島ツアーは最高でした。海の透明度は最高でした。そして日本人ガイドのたか子さんの細かな対応。何よりも親切な明るい対応でとても楽しく過ごせました。またリピートしたいです。ありがとうございました

The driver was an older gentleman who explained things slowly in English since we were not very good at it. It felt like we were in Arizona, surrounded by wilderness, rich in nature and soothing to the heart. Spending a day slowly in nature was wonderful, and I definitely want to go back. I promised Ken that we would meet again and returned to Maui.

初老のドライバーさんで、色々英語での説明で我々英語が不得意なのでゆっくりと説明していました島は荒野に囲まれて自然豊かで心癒されるアリゾナに居る感じです。でもゆっくりと自然の中の1日、又是非行きたいし、ケンさんと再会を約束してマウイ島に帰島

We had an amazing day kayaking and snorkeling with our fabulous tour guide Jake . He was so knowledgeable about the islands and the ocean and even gave us a Hawaiian language lesson ! He was super hands on and made us feel like he was our friend and not just our tour guide ! Fabulous !

Thanks to the attentive service and safety management of the Japanese staff, my elderly mother was able to enjoy herself with peace of mind. They were truly hardworking and sincere, wonderful Japanese staff. Thank you very much.

日本人スタッフのきめ細やかなサービスと安全管理のおかげで、高齢の母も安心して楽しむことができました。本当に働き者で誠実感あふれるステキな日本人スタッフでした。ありがとうございます。

This was our 5th time attending this luau and once again it was top notch. The staff was friendly and the food and entertainment were awesome. The event was very well organized and the venue was perfect.

I visited Lanai Island for the first time, which I had always admired from afar! The one-day tour was a private experience just for the two of us! Our kind driver, who spoke slowly and gently explained things to us despite our limited English, really impressed us! The island is surrounded by wilderness, giving it an undeveloped feel that reminded me of a Western movie!

何時も眺めて居たラナイ島に初めて渡りました！1日ツアーは2人だけの貸切！
優しいドライバーさんで余り英語が話せ無い我々にゆっくりと優しく説明してくれ感激しました！島は荒野に囲まれて未開発感が溢れて西部劇を思い起こしていました！

Had a fabulous time and food and show was awesome.

Amazing half day with Bruce.

Seems like we saw the entire island. Bruce knows everything about the island and was great.

Highly recommend.

I was really happy to see a lot of rainbows on the way, and it felt like I was being welcomed! Since it was close to a full moon, if you want to see more stars, you might want to go around the new moon for a better experience! Anyway, the colors of the sky were truly wonderful, and it was a fantastic tour! Yamapi had a lot of knowledge, so it was really enjoyable not just talking about celestial bodies but also other topics!

行く道中にたくさん虹も見れて、迎えられている気がして、すごく嬉しかったです！
満月近かったので、より星を見たい方は新月あたりにいくと、もっとたくさん星を見れるかもしれません！とにかく空の色が本当に素敵でとても良いツアーでした！ヤマピーさんもたくさん知識をお持ちだったので、天体のお話以外もすごく楽しかったです！

Great time on the Sea Maui. The music was wonderful! Really great service too. Got great shots of the sunset.

I would totally recommend this catamaran ride to everyone.

Our Tour Guide Henry was very well versed on all aspects of the Island and to Haleakala in general. He was patient with our entire group and encouraged questions.
Dinner was meh-My husband and I have eaten several times at Cafe O'Lei in Kihei,but this was not up to those standards.

Exceeded my expectations on all levels. The staff were knowledgeable about history, myths, sea life and safety. Not only did I learn so much on the trip, but I felt safe, well-fed, well-cared for, and had a lot of fun! The service and food were outstanding. I can't recommend this trip highly enough.

Since Sunset was fully booked, I chose this option, and it was a great decision!
You can see a perfect starry sky because they start very early in the morning!
The sunrise was also very beautiful.
It was really cold, so I wore a down jacket, sweater, and denim, and even with Heattech underneath my denim, I was still cold.
Also, the guide and all the other guests were foreigners, so everything was in English.
The explanations were detailed and easy to understand, and the other tour participants were nice people too!

サンセットが満席だったため、こちらにしましたが、大正解でした！
朝とても早くから出版するので、満点の星空が見れます！
朝日もとても美しかったです。
とてもさむいので、ダウンジャケット、セーター、デニム、デニムの下にヒートテックでも寒かったです。
またガイドさんや他のお客さんも全員外国人なので英語です。
説明会も細かくしてくれてわかりやすかったですし、ほかのツアー客もいい人でした！

Great crew! Very helpful and polite. We had a great time.

On spur of the moment my wife and I decided to take the ferry to Lanai then rent a Jeep to go exploring. The cost was reasonable and it was a spectacular day. We caught the 6:45 morning ferry. The Jeep was waiting for us in the parking lot. We headed out not really sure what to expect. We ran into Mikee as we were driving up the hill towards Lahaina City. Mikee is the guy we rented the Jeep from He gave us some tips on what to expect and where we should go. His suggestions were bang on. We had a leisurely day exploring the island; so many amazing sights that will take your breath away! We planned to take the 6:45 return ferry that day. It gave us some leisure time after we were done exploring. The return on the ferry was a bit rough but the boat handles it easily.

Great time had by all! The crew met all our needs! The snorkeling and the entire experience was wonderful! Perfect day on the water in Maui!

Preston was awesome! Best driver and very polite with people. Very fun and enjoyable trip! I highly recommend giving him a raise he deserves it!!

Overall the trip was what was expected however I feel like there should be more time allowed to snorkel. You arrive to the dock and get on the boat. They have a small muffin style breakfast available. - The drive to the spot is about an hour, you get maybe an hour to snorkel and eat, then you head back which is about an hour. I wish we would have more time to snorkel and relax. It feels very rushed, rightfully so maybe, but for the money you figured you would have a little more time to just be and relax. The lunch is nice and plentiful. The equipment is fine enough and they give you options to purchase a top half wet suit, for cash only so bring some if you want to do that. You can also rent camera's if you would like. There was someone there who took professional style pictures so that was a nice bonus. Of course they cost but not as much as I figured. - The crew knows their information and is fun with their jokes and fun on the boat. The glass bottom is only open when you stop to snorkel and between snorkeling and eating I forgot to look and when I remembered we were leaving and it was closed. You have only a small amount of space to snorkel at once you're at the crater. It's very packed full of people and other boats so it's not really a relaxed snorkel. It feels crowded and time is limited. For our first experience it was a good time but we just which we had more time. This excursion doesn't go to the turtle part either. We picked it for the glass bottom over the turtle snorkeling and we wish we wouldn't have done that.

The time spent at each location was short and felt insufficient. I thought the name "Maui Island Highlights" might not be appropriate. There wasn't enough time to stroll around the town of Makawao, and after lunch, I could only manage to hurriedly buy coffee. We disbanded at the meeting place by 2 PM. I think it would have been better to have a bit more time to look around. Just when I was feeling that the experience wasn't worth the price, the guide asked for a tip, which was even more disappointing.

各所滞在時間も短く物足りなかった。
マウイ島ハイライトとう名称は当てはまらないのではないかと思った。
マカワオの街も散策するほど時間がなく昼食後急いでコーヒーを買うのが精一杯
14時には集合場所で解散になった。
もう少しゆっくりと見て回れても良いと思う。
値段の割にイマイチだなと思っていたところでガイドさんにチップを要求されて、さらにがっかりした。

This time, I rode a helicopter for the first time with my 10-year-old son. At first, I was anxious, but the pilot provided a safety briefing with gestures, which made me feel a bit more at ease. The passengers included us, two couples from the mainland United States, and a lady who seemed to have flown multiple times, making for a full cabin of seven people. The seats were assigned in advance based on weight, and we were in the second row by the window and in the middle next to each other.

A few minutes after takeoff, we reached the area above Haleakalā and enjoyed a view of the crater from the sky. On our way to Hana, we passed a small island shaped like a dinosaur, which appeared in the scene where the protagonists first land on Isla Nublar in the movie Jurassic World. The view from the helicopter, just like in the movie, was breathtaking and moving!

We also got to see Hana, a hidden gem that takes nearly three hours to reach by car, from the air. Finally, we approached several waterfalls, which are famous spots in Hana. The weather was a bit rainy, and the helicopter shook a little, which was a bit scary. On the way back, it cleared up, and we were able to see a beautiful round rainbow, which was very moving.

I took motion sickness medication, but my son, who didn’t take any, felt a bit nauseous. They sold motion sickness medication at the reception, so it seems advisable to take it beforehand. I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance.

今回10歳の息子と二人で初めてヘリコプターに乗りました。
初めは不安でしたがパイロットから安全に関する説明が身振り手振りで行われ、少し安心しました。
乗客は私たちを含めアメリカ本土からのカップル2組と何度も乗っているらしい一人のご婦人7人の満席状態。
シートはあらかじめ体重の関係などで指定され、私たちは二列目窓側と隣中央に。
離陸後数分でハレアカラ上空に差し掛かりクレーターを空から見物。
ハナに向かう途中、映画ジュラシックワールドで主人公達が恐竜の島イスラヌブラル島にヘリコプターで初めて上陸するシーンに登場する小さな恐竜の形をした島を通過、映画と同じヘリコプターからの眺めは迫力満点で感動しました！！
車で行くと三時間近くかかる秘境にあるハナも空から見物。
最後にハナの名所でもある数カ所の滝に迫りました。
ここは少し雨で天候が悪く不安定に揺れるヘリコプターが少し怖かったです。
帰りは晴れて途中美しいまん丸の虹も見れてとても感動しました。
私は酔い止めを飲んでいましたがやはり飲まなかった息子は少し酔ってしまったので受付にも売っていましたが酔い止めは必ず飲んでおいたほうがよさそうです。
また機会があれば是非参加したいと思います。

The weather was great, perfect for snorkeling. Kanako, the Japanese staff member, started with a thorough boarding announcement during the reception meeting and also informed us about the best seating positions on the boat, allowing us to have a comfortable experience. Throughout the boat ride, all announcements were in English, but she provided explanations in Japanese and took care of participants who felt seasick, showing exceptional attention to detail. I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Although I didn't see as many fish while snorkeling as I had hoped, I would like to join this tour again when I come back to Maui. Thank you very much.

お天気もよく絶好のシュノーケル日和でした。日本人スタッフのかなさん、受付のミーティングで、丁寧な搭乗の案内から始まり、船での座席のベストポジションも教えて頂き快適に過ごすことができました。また船中は全て英語の案内の中、日本語で説明してくれたり、途中船酔いした参加者をケアしてくれたり至れり尽くせり、とても細やかな気配りで助かりました。安心してツアーを楽しむことができました。思ったより、シュノーケルで魚は見ることが出来ませんでしたが、またマウイに来た際にはこのツアーに参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。