All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

I participated because I wanted to experience something that I can't enjoy in Japan during my first trip to Hawaii. It rained from the morning of the reserved day, and I received a call first thing in the morning from Genie, who suggested, "Since the weather is bad today, let's change it to tomorrow afternoon!" The change turned out to be a great decision, as the next day was clear and sunny! The staff were very polite and taught us well, and even though I was nervous, I was able to ride smoothly and had a very enjoyable two hours! It was fun to feel the wind. Genie was cute, kind, and the best! (＾＾) Since we were the first group this time, I want to join the Segway tour again with all my friends next time.

初めてのハワイで、日本では味わえないことがしたいと参加しました。
予約した日の朝から雨で、朝いちばんにお電話をいただき、「今日は天気が悪いから明日の午後に変更しよう！」とジーニーさんから提案していただき変更。変更が大当たりで翌日は快晴でした！
スタッフの方も丁寧に教えていただき、ドキドキしながらもスムーズに乗れるようになって、とても楽しい2時間をすごせました！風を切るのが楽しかったです。ジーニーさんもキュートで親切で最高でした！（＾＾）
今回私たちは先発隊だったので、次回は友達みんなでまたセグウェイツアーに参加したいと思っています。

No words can describe it.
It was a great experience

I received a cancellation notice because the Japanese tour didn't meet the minimum number of participants, but I joined in with an English guide and it was quite fun! I laughed a lot.

The guide talked non-stop like a radio DJ, but I got used to it surprisingly well. Since I'm in a foreign country, this is also acceptable! He spoke to us in slow English, which was nice.

It was raining at Manoa Falls, but the weather was actually quite nice for feeling the essence of Hawaii. The greenery was more vibrant, and the sound of the waterfall was very refreshing.

The ocean is great, but the mountains are nice too.

P.S. I actually participated in a trial tour with Lucky Man, the owner of this tour, four years ago. It's a shame that it seems to no longer exist, but I really enjoyed having a guide who wasn't just focused on tourism. I had hoped to see him again, but it's unfortunate.

　日本人ツアーが定員満たずキャンセルの連絡がきましたが、英語のガイドで楽人に交じって参加。。。。結構面白かったです！大爆笑。
　ラジオのDJを聞いているようにしゃべりっぱなしのガイドでしたが、耳になじんで意外といけました。一応外国に来ているんだからこれもありです！
私たちへの問いかけはゆっくり目の英語にしてくれました。（笑）
　マノアの滝は雨でしたがハワイを感じるの実はなかなかよい天候（笑）緑がより緑で滝の音ととても新鮮です。
　海もいいけど山もよいですね。
　追伸、このツアーのオーナーのラッキーマンに実は4年前にトライアルツァーに参加。。。もうないみたいで残念でしたが、観光じゃないガイドがとてもよかたです。（笑）また、お会いしたいと思っていましたが、残念でした。

The weather is absolutely amazing!
The sky is beautiful!
The sea is beautiful!
The view of Diamond Head was the best!!!

The boat ride was also very pleasant!!!!!!!

めちゃくちゃいい天気！
綺麗な空！
綺麗な海！
ダイヤモンドヘッドまで見渡せて最高でした！！！

ボートも気持ちよかった！！！！！

I was very grateful for the detailed explanations and precautions provided by the Japanese guide for activities that could be life-threatening if one missteps, such as being in the ocean. However, I was strictly lectured about the cultural differences between Hawaii (America) and Japan, mainly regarding the tipping culture and the quality of service.

I am already aware of these differences and do not expect the same level of service as in Japan while abroad. I understand that some participants may not grasp these concepts, but the way it was conveyed felt quite condescending, almost as if the guide was ashamed of Japanese people. I understand the sentiment, but it was uncomfortable. It would have been better to casually say something like, "Please leave your tips here at the end. Feel free to ask if you have any questions," rather than raising one's voice and dragging out the explanation.

Additionally, during the dolphin watching from the boat, when the dolphins were only visible in the distance, the guide said to the Japanese guests (not us), "You've seen them, right? Hurry back to your seats!" which left a bad taste in my mouth. We participated to see the dolphins, after all. Perhaps it was due to concerns about seasickness? Again, I thought the delivery could have been better.

On a positive note, the explanations about the ecology of sea turtles and dolphins, as well as the advice for dolphin swimming, were very helpful and appreciated. Thanks to that, I was able to jump in without hesitation and saw both dolphins and honu.

Regarding the activity plan, I was looking forward to snorkeling, SUP, and water slides besides dolphin swimming, but the time was very short, and we couldn't do SUP, which was disappointing, though I understand it was due to the schedule. It felt like a bonus. If given another opportunity, I plan to participate in these marine activities with dedicated time.

While I have shared many critiques, I want to emphasize that we did not experience seasickness thanks to effective medication, and we were able to encounter dolphins and honu, which was very moving, so I am glad we participated. The staff, aside from the aforementioned issues, were all very friendly, cheerful, and enjoyable to be around. The photographer was also very nice and provided detailed answers about dolphin ecology. We were able to purchase many photos for just $65, which became a wonderful memory. Thank you.

Regarding tips, Japanese participants often wonder how much to give, so I’ll share my thoughts for reference. The Japanese guide mentioned that the usual tip is around 20%, with a minimum of about 10%. When we participated in other activities where we received excellent service, we each gave 25%. For those who provided exceptional service, we also give individual tips separately. For this activity, we tipped about 15% each. We also left about 10% collectively for the shuttle bus.

日本人ガイドは海という一歩間違えると命を落としかねないアクティビティでは細かな説明や注意事項を聞くのにとてもありがたかったです。が・・・
ハワイ(アメリカ)と日本の文化の違いについて厳しく説明されました。
主にチップ文化やサービスのクオリティの違いについてです。

そんなこと承知の上ですし海外にきて日本と同等のサービスなど求めておりません。
参加者の中にそれらを理解されていない方もおられるのかと存じますが、言い方がどうも･･･そんな日本人を恥と思っているような物言いで正直不快でした。気持ちは分かりますが･･･
無知な方がおられるのか知りませんが声を荒げてダラダラと説明する内容ではないですね。サラッとスマートに「チップは終わりにここにちょうだいねー。分からなければ気軽に聞いて」など一言添える程度で良いのでは？

あと、船上からのイルカウォッチングの際、遠くに小さく見える程度で皆さん一生懸命みていてやっと少し近づくと１分もたたないで「もう見たからいいでしょ！早く席に戻って！」と言っていた（私達ではない日本人客に対して）のにも気分が悪くなりました。
私たちはイルカを見るために参加しているのです。
船酔いを心配してでしょうか？やはりここでも言い方が悪いなと思ってしまいました。

しかし、ウミガメやイルカの生態についての説明や、ドルフィンスイムの際に見るためのアドバイス等はとてもためになり良かったです。
お陰様で躊躇なく飛び込むことができましたし、イルカもホヌも見れました。

アクティビティのプランについて
ドルフィンスイム以外のシュノーケルやSUPやウォータースライダーなども楽しみにしていましたが時間がとても短くてSUPまでは出来ずで残念でしたがタイムスケジュール的に仕方ないかなと。オマケみたいなものですね。
また機会があればこれらのマリンアクテビティは別でしっかり時間をとったものに参加しようと思います。

・・とここまで長々と余り良い感想はないですが。
私達は酔い止めも薬もしっかり効き船酔いすることもなく、イルカやホヌにも出会えとても感動しましたので参加して良かったと思っています。
スタッフの方も上記のこと以外はすごくフレンドリーで明るく楽しい方ばかりで良かったです。
カメラマンの方もとても良い方でイルカの生態についても質問すると詳しく教えていただけました。写真もたくさん枚数があるのに65ドルで購入できとても良い思い出となりました。ありがとうございます。


チップについでですが、日本人参加者の方々はどのくらい渡そうかと悩みますので参考までに書いておきます。
その日本人ガイドさんも普通20%位で 〜10%程度とおっしゃっており、私達も他のアクティビティに参加した際、とても良くしていただいたのでその時は25%を夫婦各々で渡しました。また特別お世話になったなと感じた人にはそれとは別で個別に渡すようにしています。今回こちらのアクティビティでは夫婦各自15%程度を。送り迎えのバスには夫婦でまとめて10%程度入れて帰りました。

I felt a bit of fear at first, but it was actually not scary at all and was very refreshing! The captain and the crew were very friendly and made jokes to entertain us. They offered to take photos if we wanted, so I asked them to do so. Looking back at them later, they truly became wonderful memories. It was also nice that the number of participants wasn't too large.

Additionally, I forgot that the meeting time was 30 minutes before the reservation time, so I arrived just in time... I tried calling the local contact, but I couldn't get through, which was concerning. However, I received a call from VELTRA (with Japanese staff) who checked on the situation, and I was both surprised and grateful. What great service! Thank you very much.

Thanks to you, I had a very good experience and I am satisfied!

少し恐怖感があったのですが全然怖くなくてとても爽快でした！
船長さんもクルーの方もとても気さくで冗談を飛ばして楽しませてくれていました。
写真は希望すれば撮ってくれるのでお願いしました♪
後で見返しても本当に良い思い出となっております。
参加人数もそんなに多くないのも良かったです。

後、集合時間は予約時間の３０分前と！いうのを失念しており到着がギリギリになってしまって･･･
一応現地連絡先へ電話をしたのですが繋がらずで困っていたところベルトラさんからお電話を頂き(日本語スタッフ)状況の確認をしてくださったのには驚きと感謝しかございません。なんて手厚いんだ！
本当にありがとうございました。

お陰様でとても良い経験となり満足しております♪

We went to Hawaii for a family trip. We signed up for parasailing at the request of our child. The weather was great on the day, and it was the best! It was really wonderful to see the beautiful scenery of Hawaii from the sky. The staff were also kind and attentive. It was the best memory.

ファミリー旅行でハワイに行きました。
パラセイリングは子どものリクエストで申込みしました。当日は天気も良く最高！でした。ハワイの綺麗な景色を空から見ることができ本当によかったです。スタッフの方も優しく丁寧でした。
最高の思い出です。

With a feeling of excitement, I arrived in Hawaii after a long time. After exiting through the designated area for individual travelers, I saw a guide in a yellow shirt and thought, "Great, we can head to the hotel smoothly." However, after walking a bit, we waited for several minutes. During this time, I was just waiting and started to feel increasingly anxious.

Finally, a van arrived. Just when I thought it was our turn, they started calling out groups of travelers by hotel. I was hopeful that we would be next, but the van left without calling us. We waited a few more minutes and finally got to board!

For someone who doesn't understand English very well, I wished for some guidance on how long we would be waiting and the order of boarding. However, I can also see that this relaxed and laid-back vibe is part of what makes Hawaii special.

ワクワクの気持ちで久しぶりのハワイ。到着後個人旅行者用の出口から出ると、黄色の服を着た案内の方が✌️よしよしこれでホテルまで順調に向かえると思ったのだが
少し歩いた場所で待つこと数十分。この間ただ待っているだけで、だんだん不安になってきた。
ようやく1台のバンが到着。かと思ったら、何組かの旅行者をホテル別に呼び出し〜。次は私たちかと期待して待っていたが、呼ばれることなくバンは出発。
さらに数分待った。ようやく乗ることができた！

英語がよくわからない者にとって、どのくらい待つのかとか乗る順番はどうなのかとかの案内がほしいなあと思った。
もっともこののんびりとしたアバウトな感じがハワイらしいといえばそうとも思えるが

The staff had a high level of hospitality, and I was very satisfied!

For an additional fee of 40 USD, I received over 100 photos, which was also a great value and I was pleased with that.

スタッフもホスピタリティが高くとても満足しました！

写真は別途料金40US＄で100枚以上の写真を頂け、こちらもコスパ高く満足しました。

Initially, I had a reservation for December 1st, but due to rain and wind, I received an email about two hours before the reservation that it was canceled. Since it mentioned that I could change the date for free, I rescheduled for the next day. The following day was clear and sunny, so it turned out to be a good thing that the previous day was canceled.

I took The Bus to get close to the location and headed to the Aloha Boat Harbor. The ticket booth (a small yellow building with a green roof) was smaller than I expected, and I got a bit lost. I recommend arriving early. There, I signed the instructions and boarded the boat.

I was told there would be a briefing about 30 minutes long, but we quickly got on the boat and headed out to the point. Once there, we were fitted with life vests, and before I knew it, we were soaring through the air. The crew member spoke a bit of Japanese and was very kind.

Once we were flying, we had a beautiful view of Diamond Head and the scenery was amazing. The crew member took a lot of photos for us and gave them to us on an SD card at the end (40 photos). It was really great! If I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely do this again. I will recommend it to my friends as well.

最初は前日の12/1に予約してたのですが、雨と☔風で予約の2時間程前に中止のメールが届きました
無料で日時が変更出来るとあったので翌日に変更。
翌日は快晴で結果的に前日中止になって良かったです。

現地のザ・バスに乗って近くまで行きアラワイボートハーバーへ。チケットブース（緑の屋根の黄色い建物）が思ってたより小さくて少し迷いました。早めに行くのをオススメします
そこで説明書にサインをし、船へ。
30分程事前に説明があるという事でしたが、すぐに船に乗り海に出てポイントまで行ったら救命ベストなどを付けてもらい、あっという間に飛ばせてくれました。
CREWのお兄さんが片言の日本語を話してくれ、とても優しかったです。
飛んだらダイヤモンドヘッドなども綺麗に見え最高の景色でした
写真もお兄さんがたくさん撮ってくれて最後にSDカードでくれ（40）とても良かったです
また、ハワイに行けたら絶対したいです。
周りの友達にもオススメします

I participated with transportation included. There were staff who spoke Japanese at the visitor center, but all the zipline instructors spoke English, so I watched a Japanese video beforehand. The instructors also engaged with us, and I was able to understand somewhat and enjoy the experience.

On the way to the zipline location, we toured filming sites like Jurassic Park, and the driver provided explanations. That was all in English, though...

Since transportation is provided, it's more cost-effective to participate in activities other than the zipline and stay for a full day.

送迎付きで参加しました。
日本語を話せるスタッフはビジターセンターにはいましたが、実際のジップライン のインストラクターは全て英語のため、先に日本語のビデオを見ました。インストラクターも色々話かけてくれ、なんとなく理解できて、楽しめた。
ジップライン の場所までも、ジェラシックパーク等のロケ地を巡りながら行き、ドライバーが説明してくれました。それも、全て英語ですが…

送迎があるので、ジップライン 意外のアクティビティも参加して、丸1日滞在する方が、コスパいいです。

A little late for pickup. But overall hood, thanks.

The ship is comfy, they also provide drinks.
Snorkeling spot is great, saw sea turtles and of course a lot of fishes.
We were very lucky to see 4 spots of dolphins swimming just around us and jumping and spinning.
Great crew, very friendly and helpful.
We brought 2 babies (18 months) with us, they also had a great time, could tell from their face :)

Attending a private tour allowed us to set out immediately for the dolphins when spotted them. Will def. choose to do private tour again next time.

It's very convenient from the nearest pickup location. You can get off at each departure terminal, so there's no need to walk.

最寄りのピックアップ場所からでとても便利です。
出発ターミナルごとの降車するので歩くこともありません。

During my trip to Hawaii, I attended several luau shows, but most of them were viewed from dining areas, making it difficult to see through the crowd. However, this show featured a short luau show and luau experience right at the dining location. The show was incredibly close to our seats, providing an impressive experience. The food, including tuna poke and white fish, was perfectly suited to Japanese tastes. After the meal, we moved to a dedicated hall to enjoy the show in luxurious, comfortable seats reminiscent of a movie theater. The performance showcased impersonators of Michael from various eras, as well as a variety of regional luau shows, which left me thoroughly satisfied. I found this show to be more satisfying than others, and I would love to participate again, even with friends.

ハワイに来て、今まで何か所か色んなルアウショーを観ましが、ほとんどが食事した場所で観る事が多いので、ルアウショーを観るには人の隙間から観る事が多いですが、このショーは、食事の場所では、短いルアウショーとルアウ体験がおこなわれました。ルアウショーは、席の近くで観れるので迫力満点です。料理は、マグロのポケや白身魚など日本人の口にバッチリ合ってます。食事の後に行われるショーは、食事会場から専用ホールへ移動して鑑賞で映画館バリの豪華で座り心地の良い席で鑑賞します。ショーは、古い年代から現代までのアメリカやハワイのマイケルのそっくりさんをはじめ、各地域のルアウショーをたっぷり鑑賞出来たので、大満足でした。他のルアウショーより満足度が高いので、又、参加したいし、友達同士でも行きたいです。

A waterproof case is essential for taking photos and videos. It's also better to use a neck strap. There was someone in the same group who dropped their smartphone into the sea while it was in their pocket. The guide searched for it that day but couldn't find it, and they mentioned they would look for it again during tomorrow's tour, but it's unclear if it was found.

The tour was satisfying. There were two boats, and we were divided into English and Japanese groups. First, we practiced snorkeling at the sandbar. The sandbar was about waist-deep for adults. After that, we drove the boat through an area where sea turtles live. We were able to see about five sea turtles, and it was great to see them come up to the surface. Finally, we put on fins and flotation devices and swam around the coral. With the flotation devices, there was no worry about sinking, and it was nice to see tropical fish.

For lunch, we had hamburgers after swimming at the sandbar. The meat was large, flavorful, and delicious. The hamburger tasted especially good after swimming.

写真や動画を取るために防水ケースは必須。
また、首掛けタイプにしたほうがいいです。
同じ組にポケットにいれて、スマホを海中に落とされた方がいらしたので。
当日ガイドが探したが見つからず、ガイドの方が明日のツアー中にも探すと言ってましたが、見つかったかは不明。

ツアーは満足。
船は２隻で英語組と日本語組に分かれてツアーをしました。
まず初めにサンドバーでシュノーケリングの練習。
サンドバーは大人で腰くらいの高さ。
そのあと船を走らせウミガメがすんでるところを通ります。
ウミガメは5頭ぐらい見れて、首を海面に出すとこも見れてよかった。
最後に足ひれと浮き具を着てサンゴの周りを泳ぎます。
浮き具があるので、沈む心配はないし、熱帯魚も見れてよかった。

昼食はサンドバーで泳いだ後にハンバーガーをいただきました。
肉が大きくて味もしっかりしていておいしかった。
泳いだ後のハンバーガーはおいしく感じます。

First of all, I want to point out that all explanations from the reception until the end were in English. There was no broken Japanese, so those who can't speak English have to tough it out... (laughs) However, they conveyed the important parts through gestures, so I was able to understand somewhat.

Whether it was the location or just luck, we were able to see a lot of sea turtles. I left my smartphone on the boat, so I couldn't take any pictures, but having a water-resistant camera would be even better.

After snorkeling, we went sailing, and the sailing time was longer than I expected (laughs). Many people ended up feeling seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must.

That said, it was a course where we could enjoy beautiful fish, sea turtles, and the atmosphere of Hawaii on the boat, and I had a great time!

まず初めに注意して頂きたいのが、受付から解散までずっと英語での説明です。カタコト日本語とかも無いので英語ができない人は気合いで乗り切るしかありません…(笑)ただ重要な部分はジェスチャーで伝えてくれたのでなんとなくは理解することが出来ました。日本人参加者は私たち以外にいなかったので、他の参加者の方に聞くこともできませんでした…。

場所が良かったのか、運が良かったのか、ウミガメもたくさん見ることができました。スマホは船上に置いてきてしまったので撮影はできなかったのですが、水濡れOKのカメラがあるとなおいいかもしれません。

シュノーケリングが終わったあとはセーリングなのですが、セーリングの時間が思った以上に長いです(笑)船酔いしてしまう人が続出だったので、酔い止めは必須です。

とはいえ、綺麗な魚もウミガメも船上でハワイの風などの雰囲気も楽しめるコースとなっており、とても満喫出来ました！

The weather was nice on the day of the trip, but the air conditioning on the bus was so strong that it felt cold. After boarding the boat with the sound bar, I quickly understood the guide's explanation.

At first, we practiced snorkeling, then slowly peered into the water and realized I was surrounded by small fish. After that, we enjoyed watching sea turtles and dolphins.

It was really great!

当日は天気も良かったのですがバスの中のクーラーが効き過ぎる位効いて寒いくらいでした。サウンドバーに付き船に乗り込みガイドの説明ですぐに理解出来ました。
最初はシュノーケルの練習をした後ゆっくり水面を覗き込み小さな魚の中に自分が居るのがわかりました。その後海ガメ、イルカ　ウォッチングをたのしみました。
とても良かったです

The driver was kind. Although he couldn't speak Japanese, he communicated in simple English. It was sad to see the last views of Hawaii from the bus.

親切な運転手さんでした。
日本語はできませんでしたが、簡単な英語で話してくれました。
バスからハワイ最後の景色を見るのは寂しかったです。

The event was canceled once due to strong winds, and it was rescheduled for another date. However, I had trouble with my application and was told on the day that my reservation was not confirmed. Fortunately, the lady at the reception was very kind and contacted the staff at Veltra for me, allowing me to join at an available time.

Parasailing was amazing. It's not something you get to experience often, so I highly recommend it. The boat driver was really enthusiastic.

一度強風で中止になり、別の日程に振り替えたのですが、うまく申し込ておらず、当日受付をしても予約できていないと言われました。ですが、受付のおばちゃんが非常に良い人で、ベルトラのスタッフに問い合わせてくれ、空いている時間に入れてくれました。
パラセーリングは最高でした。なかなかできる経験ではないのでおすすめです。ボートの運転手はイケイケでした。

There were few staff members who spoke Japanese, but the driver was kind. Since our hotel was the final stop, the driver guided us to the hotel lobby along with a restroom break. The scenery from the bus was beautiful.

日本語ができるスタッフは少なかったですが、運転手さんは親切でした。わたしたちのホテルが終点だったため、運転手さんがトイレのついでにホテルのロビーまで案内してくれました。
バスからの風景はきれいでした。

The Manoa Falls tour was canceled the day before. I only found out about the cancellation through an email, and it wasn't until I received a phone call the night before that I learned about it. From there, I requested to change to another tour and was able to participate in the Waimea Falls tour. The guides from the tour company Dolphin & You (driver John, Toshio, and Daisuke) were very cheerful and fun, and even though it was a downpour during the tour, I had a great time.

前日にマノアの滝ツアーが中止になった。中止の連絡がメールだけだったので中止のことを知ったのが前日の夜に電話があり初めて知った。そこから別のツアーに変更をお願いして、なんとかワイメアの滝ツアーに参加することができた。ツアー会社ドルフィン＆ユーのガイド（運転手ジョンさん、トシオさん、ダイスケさん）はとても愉快で楽しく、土砂降りのツアーでしたが楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

This tour is impressive. We two adults and one kid (5 years old) really enjoyed the tour. There are roughly 3 hours from leaving and back to the wharf, including the round trips (20 minutes), preparation and cleaning (20 minutes), and the total number at Sand bar for playing is about 2 hours 20 minutes, which is enough for playing kayak, paddle board, snookering, volleyball, and relaxing.

The place itself is safe. KBOS assigned one or two staffs for each kind of activity, and they provide help for whoever needs it. The water depth was 3~4 ft when we were there, and the staff said the water depth is 2~5 ft depending on the tides. Little kids friendly as long as they are not sacred of swimming.

Simple lunch and drink were provided. Live music on the boat. The staffs are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!

We self drive from Waikiki, which took us about 40 minutes before the lunch time. There are a lot of parking spots.

We will come back when we visit Oahu again.

It was my sixth-grade daughter's second time snorkeling in her life, but perhaps because of her bad experience during her first time, I had to somewhat forcefully encourage her to participate. However, from the moment we were picked up, the staff were kind and taught us patiently, which allowed her to enjoy it with peace of mind. She said it was the most fun she had during this trip! It has become my favorite memory as well. Thank you very much!

小学6年生の娘にとって人生で二度目のシュノーケリングでしたが、初めて体験した時のイメージが悪かったせいか、嫌がる娘を半ば強引に誘っての参加でした。
しかし、送迎の時から優しく、丁寧に教えて頂き、安心して楽しむことができたようで、今回の旅行の中で一番楽しかったと言ってくれました！私にとっても一番の思い出です。本当にありがとうございました

Although it had been sunny until yesterday, it suddenly started pouring rain, and the tour itself was canceled. However, about five hours prior, I was able to check whether it was canceled through the reservation information screen in the email, which allowed me to change my plans for the next activities.

昨日まで晴れていたのに突然大雨が降ってきて、ツアー自体がキャンセルになってしまったが、5時間前くらいにはメールの予約情報画面からキャンセルかどうか確認することができ、次の行動予定を変更することが出来ました。

It was my first time horseback riding, but there were instructions in Japanese, so it’s a tour that Japanese people can participate in without any issues. We rode for two hours, so my backside got a bit tired, but the scenery was amazing, and it was such a good experience that it felt short! I definitely want to do it again.

初めての乗馬でしたが、日本語でのインストラクションもあり、日本人でも問題なく参加できるツアーです。
2時間乗るので、少しお尻がつかれましたが、景色が最高で、短く感じるくらい良い体験でした！またぜひやりたいです。

This was my first major vacation after being isolated due to COVID. Being immunocompromised makes finding activities difficult. We contemplated the UTV/ATV tour, in hopes of social distancing. However, we settled on the bus tour at the last minute. We got the early Monday morning tour our last day on Oahu. The bus was almost empty, so we comfortably social distanced. (The later morning buses were definitely far busier) Nick was a great host and generally joyful human being. He made the experience even better for us, despite my limitations. This place is beautiful and gorgeously maintained. Cannot miss this! If I get back to Oahu and I am well enough, I’ll be joining the horse back riding tour.

We had great time at sandbar playing volleyball. Food was good. First time snorkeling but the whole crew was amazing and helped us. We saw lot of fishes, manta ray, turtles. Highly recommend!!

Everyone else was either American or Canadian, and we were completely away from it all. Everyone was incredibly cheerful, drinking and having a great time. The yacht didn’t sway at all, and we cruised through Maalaea Bay under clear skies. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean was wonderful, making for a happy two hours. This was the best part of the trip. I didn’t get seasick and felt absolutely refreshed. I will definitely ride again the next time I go to Waikiki.

我々以外はアメリカ人もしくはカナダ人で、完全にAwayでした。
皆さんすこぶる陽気で、お酒を飲んでめちゃめちゃ盛り上がっていました。
ヨットはまったく揺れず、快晴の中マララ湾を進んでいきました。
沖から眺めるワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドの景色は素晴らしく、幸せな2時間でした。今回の旅行で一番良かったです。船酔いもせず、最高に気分爽快でした。次にワイキキに行ったときも必ず乗ります。

We participated as a family with a 12-year-old and a 6-year-old. The transportation was provided by a small bus with a Japanese-speaking driver to our hotel. It took about 30 minutes to the port, and then we arrived at the destination in about 15 minutes by a small ferry. The captain was very kind, stopping when we spotted sea turtles or when a guest's hat fell into the sea.

I had imagined the location to be a sandy beach, but it was a shallow area about 100 cm deep, so the 6-year-old needed a float. For water activities, there were floats, a small boat with windows to observe the seabed, and paddleboards. After playing for about an hour, those who wanted to went snorkeling.

Snorkeling is generally recommended for those who can swim on their own, but you can also hold onto the instructor's board for assistance. The instructions were provided on the boat with Japanese interpretation. Since putting on the mask can be a bit tricky, it might be smoother if you research it in advance. The 12-year-old accidentally swallowed some seawater and felt a bit sick later.

Under the sea, we could clearly see fish, corals, and sea turtles. Onboard, snacks, canned drinks, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate were freely available. Bringing your own food was also allowed. After playing in the sea, it can get a bit chilly, so it's advisable to bring a bath towel or a jacket. Don't forget to bring tips as well.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

12歳、6歳の子供を含む家族で参加しました。 送迎はホテルまで小さなバスで日本語堪能な方がしてくださいました。
港まで30分ほど、港から小型フェリーで現地まで15分ほどで現地到着でした。 船長は海面にウミガメが見えるときや、お客の帽子が海に落下した時に止まってくださったり大変親切な方でした。
現地は砂浜をイメージしていたのですが、100cmほどの深さの浅瀬で6歳の子は浮き輪が必要でした。
海遊びは浮き輪、海底が観察できる窓つきの小さなボート、パドルボードがあります。1時間ほど遊んだ後、希望者はシュノーケリングに行きました。
シュノーケリングは基本的に自身で泳げる方が推奨ですが、インストラクターのボードにつかまってつれてっていただくこともできます。
説明は船上で日本語通訳付きでしてくださいます。マスクの付け方がちょっと難しいので事前に調べておいた方がスムーズかもしれません。12歳の子は海水をちょっと飲んでしまい、後で気持ち悪くなっていました。
海の中は魚たち、サンゴ、ウミガメがばっちり見えましたよ。
船内はスナック、缶ジュース、コーヒー、紅茶、ホットチョコレートなど自由にいただけます。持ちこみも可です。
海で遊んだ後は少々寒いので、バスタオルや上着は持っていった方が良いでしょう。
チップも忘れずに持っていきましょう。
全体にすばらしい体験でした。