All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

The Rock-a-Hula show was a lot of fun.

I thought it would be just hula, but since the main part was a rock-themed show (impersonations), I had a great time. My plan was to sit in the second-floor seats, so I entered the theater without much expectation, but it turned out to be a large first-floor seat, positioned six seats from the front, which gave me a fantastic view of the show. Elvis was amazing, but I’m sorry to say that Michael was a bit on the heavier side and lacked sharpness, which made me laugh throughout the performance (he was really trying hard, so I feel bad).

As for the buffet in the first half, there was quite a wait as rumored, so it's best to go with that in mind. The sweet potatoes were delicious. However, I took too much—way too much, actually, and couldn't finish it. I really think it's better to take just a little bit at a time. During the meal, there was also a simple hula show and a mini hula experience, which was quite enjoyable.

ロック・ア・フラ、楽しかったです。

フラだけだと、少し、と思っていたのですが、ロックな感じのショー（モノマネ）がメインだったので、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
私のプランは、２階席と書いてあったので期待せずにシアターに入ったのですが、２階席ではなく、大きな１階席で、前から6席目という位置付けでしたので、すごくよくショーが見えました。
エルビスは最高だっただけに、マイケルは申し訳ないですが、ちょいとふくよかで、キレがあまりなく、終始笑わせてもらってました。（本人はすごく頑張っていたので、申し訳ないです）

前半のビュッフェは、噂通り待ち時間が結構ありましたので、そのつもりで行った方がいいですね。食事はお芋がおいしかったです。でも、２つは取りすぎました。すごくたくさん取ってしまうので、食べきれません。本当に少しづつ取った方がいいと思います。
食事の途中でフラの簡単なショーや、フラのプチ体験とかもあって、結構楽しかったです。

Since everything was explained in English, it might be difficult for those who don't understand English at all. (The video explaining how to use the buggy is in Japanese.)
However, the buggy was incredibly fun!
The guide was very kind and took a lot of photos for us!
After it was over, my face, clothes, and hair were really dirty.
I think you should put your bags in a locker before the reception!

全部英語での説明だったので、英語が全くわからない方は大変かもしれないです。（バギーの乗り方の説明動画は日本語）
ただ、バギーはものすごく楽しかったです！
案内してくれるガイドさんもとても優しく、写真もたくさん撮ってくれました！
終わった後、顔と洋服と髪の毛はめちゃくちゃ汚れてました
カバンなどは受付前にロッカーに入れておくべきだと思います！

It was a long-awaited family trip to Hawaii.
We had a great time enjoying the magnificent nature.
It was fulfilling, the scenery was beautiful, and I would recommend it to my friends!

久しぶりの家族でのハワイ旅行。
壮大な自然の中で思いっきり楽しめました。
充実した内容で、景色も楽しめて、友人にも勧めたいです！

Not enough time for the Bowfin and Missouri! Especially the Missouri is so valuable and amazing!
Introduction saying drop off 16:15-17:00, but our tour actually ended by 14:30 (return from Missouri), I have no idea why but it happened like this. If we have more time, could be definitely better, a bit disappointed.

The show structure was wonderful! I enjoyed the interaction with the dancers before the meal. The staff's service was also very pleasant.

ショー構成素晴らしい！
ダンサーさんとの食事前の交流が楽しかったです。
スタッフの方々の対応も気持ち良かったです。

The whole experience was great ! I did have a couple of questions before we went ...so I called the tour phone number and she too was also helpful ..super service from beginning to end . The Bus driver who picked us up was engaging and very knowledgeable of Hawaii and made the drive there and back fun and time passed quickly .Both wife and I are 60 ish and had a fantastic time . The ATV was an adventure ride for sure ..and did not disappoint !The Atv leader was very patient with us as we had never ridden an ATV before ... and before long we were buzzing along.Thanks for taking our pictures too !
Ok ...so now we are warmed up ...and up next was zip lining !
Didn't have to go any where because it's right here at same location !
Yes there are lockers to rent of different sizes too so you can leave your stuff and enjoy yourselves ! There is a also a shower so you can wash off there ..(maybe bring a towel and change of clothes .)Ok ..so you are like us and never Zip lined before ? No problem here . The staff was patient and informative and we felt safe at all times .
Great job everyone !! Thanks for making life memories for us !

This was my second time participating alone! I'm a beginner at surfing. I had a private lesson at a different surf school once before, but the group lessons here are much more relaxed in terms of atmosphere and price, and I really like it! All the instructors are friendly, and we can enjoy chatting about surfing as well as various things about Hawaii! Depending on the day, there are instructors who can speak Japanese, and the flow of the lesson and important notes are explained in Japanese, which is reassuring. This seems like it will become my go-to in Honolulu!

1人で2回目の参加でした！サーフィン初心者です。以前1度別のサーフスクールでプライベートレッスンを受けたことがありますが、こちらのグループレッスンは雰囲気的にも価格的にもよりリラックスして参加でき、気にいっています！インストラクターの方もみなさんフレンドリーで、サーフィンのことはもちろん、ハワイのことなど色々お話ししながら楽しめます！日によりますが日本語が話せるインストラクターもいらっしゃり、レッスンの流れや注意事項の説明は日本語表記があるため安心です。私のホノルルでの定番になりそうです！

On October 29th, I participated in a show that I had been interested in for a while as a memory of my trip to Hawaii.

First, we enjoyed a meal while watching hula dancing, sipping on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks made with orange and fresh pineapple. The luxurious buffet-style dinner created a wonderful atmosphere where everyone was cheerful and friendly. The desserts, including coffee, fruits, and ice cream, were also very delicious.

During the showtime, we were treated to beautiful singing and authentic hula. I was captivated by the spectacular performances of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, making for an unforgettable night and a lovely memory.

10/29にハワイ旅行の記念に以前から気になっていたショーの参加をしました。
まずは、食事ですがオレンジに生パインのアルコールやノンアルをいただきながら、フラの踊りを観賞。そして豪華なビュッフェスタイルの夕食は、みんな和気あいあいでとても素敵な雰囲気でした。デザートもコーヒーや果物、アイスクリームもあって、とても美味しかった。
ショータイムは歌手の素敵な歌と本場フラ。
また、エルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのショーアップされた演出に心を奪われ感激の夜を過ごし、素敵な記念になりました。

It was really interesting and a great experience, but I was a bit scared and felt like I might fall, so I couldn't relax. My daughter was happily taking pictures with one hand, but I couldn't do it. When we arrived, my legs and back were shaking. I felt unsteady. However, it's definitely worth experiencing at least once.

とっても面白かったし、よい体験になりましたが、少し落ちそうで怖くて、余裕がありません。娘は、るんるんで片手で写真をとってるけど、私はだめ。着いたら足も腰もガタガタ。フラフラでした。でも、一度は体験する価値あり

At the airport, once you exit, there is a staff member (you can recognize them by their aloha shirts), so after you speak to them, they will guide you to the bus smoothly. (You may have to wait a little for the bus to arrive.) I always use this service, and I think the sense of security is the best!

空港について、出口から出ると担当者の方（アロハシャツで分かる）がいるので、声をかけてからはとんとん拍子でバスへ案内していただけます。（バス到着までは、少々待ちますが）いつも利用していますが、安心感は一番かな！と思っています。

Four years ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to experience this. We had such a wonderful time that this time, I was very happy to participate in the tour with our family of five, and it was incredibly fun. The instructor was very supportive of our grandchildren, which we really appreciated. This is definitely a tour we want to go on whenever we come to Hawaii. Thank you very much.

今回、私達は夫婦は四年前に体験させて頂いております。とっても楽しい時間を過ごしましたので
今回は家族５人でツアー参加できた事、とっても嬉しかったですし、とっても楽しいかったです。
インストラクターのお姉さんが孫達をしっかりサポートしてくださっていたので、ありがたかったです。ハワイに来たら必ず行きたいツアーですね。ありがとうございました。

It was disappointing that some attractions were under maintenance and we couldn't experience them, but we had a really fun time. My grandchildren were also very happy. Some people might wonder why you would go to Hawaii just for a pool, but there aren't many pools like this in Japan, so I was very satisfied.

Also, since it was a plan with transportation included, I wasn't sure when to give the tip. I was hoping to meet the guide on the way back, but unfortunately, I didn't get to see her. I ended up giving the tip to the taxi driver, but I'm not sure what happens to that tip. We also went to the Heaven's Beach Sandbar this time, and since we received guidance on tipping there, I thought it would be the same this time, so it felt a bit off.

メンテナンス中のものがあり出来なかったのは残念でしたが、とっても楽しい時間を過ごすしました。孫達も大喜びでした。ハワイに来てプール？という人もいるかもしれないですが、日本にはなかなかこんなプールないので大変満足しました。
それから、送迎付きでのプランだったのですが、チップを渡すタイミングが分からなくて帰りガイドのお姉さんに会えると思って待っていましたが会えなくて残念でした。タクシーの方に渡しましたが、このチップはどうなるのか分からない部分です。今回も天国の海サンドバーにも行きましたがチップの案内をして貰えたので、また言って貰えるものだと思っていましたのでしっくりいかなかったです。

I was able to tour the North Shore for just over three hours, and it was really great. However, since I was participating alone, I felt some frustration with the driver's attitude and strong tone from the beginning.

3時間ちょっとノースショアを観光が出来て凄く良かったです。
ただひとりでの参加ということもあるかもしれませんが、始めからドライバーの方の態度や強い言い方にこちらも苛立ちを感じました。

Overall an enjoyable sunset cruise but a bit rushed boarding the boat. We were served and eating our meal while the boat was still in dock. Our meal was the first out and surrounding tables took a while before theirs came out. Our crab leg shells were soft and impossible to crack open. Otherwise the food was enjoyable. Entertainment was fun and lively. I would recommend this experience.

I tried three activities: jet skiing, bumper tubing, and parasailing. It was all my first time, but there were staff members who spoke Japanese, so I felt安心して楽しめました. The bumper tubing was especially intense with the centrifugal force, and I was desperately hanging on. However, one disappointing thing was that there was no changing room after the activities, so I had to change in the restroom. If there had been a changing room, it would have been perfect.

水上ジェットスキー
バンパーチューブ
パラセーリング
の３つをやりました
全て初めてだったのですが、日本語話せるスタッフだったので安心して楽しめました
特にバンパーチューブは遠心力が凄くしがみつくのに必死でした
ただ１個だけ残念なところが終わったあと更衣室がなくトイレで着替えたところでしたので、更衣室があれば満点でした

The snorkeling lasted just under an hour, but it was quite exhausting. For me, it was the right amount of time. I was also able to enjoy seeing the sea turtles. The hamburger for lunch was delicious. With unlimited soft drinks, I didn't have to worry about hydration. A larger towel is definitely a must.

シュノーケルは1時間弱でしたがかなり体力消耗しました　私的には適量な時間でした
ウミガメにもあえて満喫できました
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しくいただきました
ソフトドリンクが飲み放題なので水分補給は心配なし
大きめのタオルは必須ですね

It was a good tour and great driver. I wish we would have stopped at more of the scenic spots and skipped some of the roadside gift shops. One was enough. I would skip the Dole Plantation altogether.

It was great until we got on the boat, but the waves were so strong that I got seasick and couldn't enjoy it at all. It seems that Japanese people are gathered on the second floor of the boat, but it shakes a lot up there. I definitely think that anyone who gets motion sickness should avoid this. During our time, we couldn't even see any dolphins. Honestly, I felt like I wanted at least a little bit of my money back.

船に乗るまでは良かったですが、波がすごくて船酔いして全く楽しめませんでした。
日本人は船の2階に集めらるみたいですが、２階がすごく揺れます。少しでも乗り物酔いする方は絶対にやめておいたほうがよいと思います。
私達の時はイルカも見れませんでした。ほんと、少しでいいからお金返してほしい気持ちでした。

Quick and informational tour. Loved the movie and boat ride to USS Arizona. The drive through China town and historic downtown Honolulu was a plus with time to take pics at Lolani palace and King Kamehameha statue. Could have been better if the transportation was not old, creaking, and bumpy. Also, no bottled water was provided as promised and shown on the prepaid voucher. If your looking to not spend all day at Pearl harbor, pay your respects, and see downtown this is the tour to go on.

Very well organized tour with beautiful scenery throughout. There is so much opportunity to take lots of pictures and interact with movie props, etc. There is also a variety of activities to do. However, this review is only for the Movie sites and ranch tour. The tour was perfect for those who cannot endure bumpy ride such as the elderly and pregnant. My mother was comfortable and did not complain about it being too rough. Our tour guide made it really special. He was very informative and engaging. Also, you can tell that he really enjoys what he is doing and really has a passion for movies and discussing them. I also love the fact that he was willing to take pictures Group/families. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who loves nature and movies, or would just like to spend a 1/2 day at Kuaola ranch.

Firstly, my stepmother, my sister, and I had SO MUCH FUN! We knew going into this that based on the price and other photos we saw of the tails that these would not come out looking like "realistic" mermaids.

They had a variety of stretchy fabric tails to choose from in various sizes and some to fit larger body types. You can tell the tails have been through the ringer a bit with stains and small tears but none of that showed in the pics.

Mickey was amazing! He was patient, funny, kind, and had many poses in mind. He used a gopro for all of the shots, taking mini videos for you to pull pictures from). The lagoon we shot at was a bit murky so couldn't really get that many underwater pictures.

We definitely got some good shots but I (a professional photographer including boudoir) had to give a lot of direction to him and to my family. I was also able to save/make a lot of the shots pretty due to photoshop. Otherwise there would have been lots of pics of us from overhead like my hair flip photos which should have been taken from much lower/straight on to get the full effect of the hair flip.

In no way was that Mickey's fault, though. I think the company mainly has men under their employment and mostly focuses on scuba diving so I can imagine none of the guys are vying to do the mermaid session and therefore make the youngest, newest employee do it. It's management/the owners that should consider having whoever does the mermaid experience have some photography training even if a cheap, online one. Mickey did AMAZING with the skillet he had and was an absolute pleasure to work with and be around.

At the end of the day, for the price, and the experience we'd definitely would recommend. Just know you're not walking away looking like a real mermaid with breathtaking photos. Lol.

Great cruise, all staff, especially our service assistant, were extremely pleasant, professional, and efficient. A very good buffet with carved roast beef, delicious chicken and fish, everything. Fireworks show a bit difficult. In order to see it well people had to run to one side of the ship, not only tilting the ship a bit but making it even more difficult for people who didn't want to dash to the side to see. This was only a minor observation.

I arrived about 15 minutes late for the appointment. Since it was overseas and only English was spoken, I felt quite anxious while waiting.

約束の時間より、15分程遅れて来ました。海外で、英語のみの対応だったので、待ってる間、かなり不安になってしまいました。

A wonderful car and excellent service. However, I was left with a lingering feeling because I was asked to pay a tip. Even though the fee included tips, I felt a bit guilty.

素敵な車、素敵なサービス。ただただ、チップを払ってくださいと言われたことが心残り。チップ込みの料金なのに、申し訳ない気分になりました。

I attended the show only without a meal. It was exciting and fun from start to finish! My mother and I participated, and even though there is a generation gap, we were able to enjoy the songs we both knew! I was satisfied to see hula dancing, Tahitian dancing, and fire dancing! The air conditioning in the venue was quite strong, so it was a good idea to bring a light jacket! The ambiance is nice, and there’s no confusion, so I highly recommend it.

食事なしショーのみに参加しました。
最初から最後まですごい盛り上がって楽しかったです！
母娘で参加し世代は違えど知ってる曲が流れ楽しむ事ができました！フラダンス、タヒチアンダンス、ファイヤーダンス全て観れて満足しました！
館内は冷房が強めにかかっていたので羽織り物を持っていって正解でした！
リッチもいいし迷うこともないのでおすすめです。

I visited Kailua Beach for the first time. I was truly impressed by its beauty, which is indeed ranked number one in the United States. I recommend renting a bike (beach cruiser) as an option to extend your trip to Lanikai Beach, which is right next to Kailua Beach. Lanikai Beach had mostly white visitors, giving me a sense of being abroad. Since I had some extra time, I rode my bike to downtown and enjoyed exploring like a local. The locals weren't wearing masks either. If you rent a bike, please be mindful of traffic rules and etiquette.

初めてカイルアビーチに行ってみました。
確かに全米1位の綺麗さに感動しました。
お薦めはカイルアビーチの隣にあるラニカイビーチまで自転車（ビーチクルーザー）をオプションで借りて足を伸ばすプランです。
ラニカイビーチはほとんど白人のみで、外国に来た感も味わえました。
時間が余ったので、ダウンタウンへ自転車で、気分はロコで散策していました。
地元の良方々もマスクはされていません。
自転車を借りる場合、交通ルールやマナーに注意してくださいね。

I personally recommend it. On the first day in Hawaii, I participated with a friend. The venue was on the rooftop with a covered area, and we could choose to sit facing each other at a long table or next to each other. Once seated, we chose either a Mai Tai or juice. About one-third of the attendees were Japanese. It was a buffet-style meal, and during the meal, the staff entertained us with ukulele performances and hula dancing. After the meal, we moved to the theater venue. I had reserved seats in the second floor, but there was no second floor to begin with, so perhaps because there were few people, we ended up sitting in the fifth row from the front. The show lasted 90 minutes and was surprisingly professional and really good!

個人的にはオススメです。ハワイ初日に友達と2人で参加しました。屋上で屋根付きの会場で、長机に向かい合って座るか隣りに座るか選択できました。席に着くとマイタイかジュースを選びます。３分の1は日本人でした。ビュッフェ形式で、食事中はスタッフがウクレレで弾き歌いやフラダンスなどで楽しませてくれます。食事が終わるとシアター会場に移動します。2階席で予約しましたがそもそも2階が存在せず、、人が少なかったせいか前から5番目に座りました。ショーは90分、思いの外プロ並みでとっても良かったです！

It was my first time deep-sea fishing, and I was worried about seasickness, but the waves were calm, the weather was nice, and I enjoyed the stunning views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and Coco Head during the cruise, so it was fine. We moved to several spots and patiently waited with squid as bait, but unfortunately, we didn't catch anything. However, we enjoyed delicious sashimi and sautéed fish caught by others. Every time someone caught a fish, there were cheers, and it was a lot of fun!

海釣りは初めてで船酔いが心配でしたが、波も静かでお天気もよく、ワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッド、ココヘッドなどの絶景を楽しみながらのクルーズだったので大丈夫でした。何カ所もスポットを移動して、イカを餌にじっと待ちましたが、残念ながら釣れず。でも他の方が釣った魚をお刺身やソテーでおいしくいただきました。誰かが釣るたびに歓声が上がり、とても楽しかったです！

It was a relatively large water park that you can't experience in Japan. Since it was a weekday in mid-October, there were fewer visitors compared to peak times, and we could enjoy almost all the attractions without much waiting. I had a great time reliving my childhood with thrilling drop slides that felt like zero gravity and wave pools. Due to the season, about a quarter of the attractions were closed, but we still had fun! The bodyboarding was the most enjoyable, so I recommend the bodyboard package.

There is a bag check at the entrance. I believe I was informed that one unopened plastic bottle is allowed (though I think locals brought water bottles, but I don't remember the details). Inflatable rings are not allowed, but there are plenty available inside the park, so there's no need to worry. The coin laundry costs $13 (small) and $18 (medium), and we chose the medium for two people. While card payments are accepted, many people experienced errors, so it might be safer to have cash on hand. You can access the lockers as many times as you want throughout the day. There are showers and changing rooms near the lockers, but the water is not hot, so it can be a bit chilly.

There were about five food and drink sales points, but on that day, there was only one staff member serving, which caused a line during lunchtime. Since I was wearing a tour wristband, I wasn't asked to show a copy of my passport when paying by credit card.

The park is located near the highway, so you can't access it without a car. If you're not on a bus tour, you would need to take a public bus and then use Uber (about a 5-minute ride) to get to the park, or rent a car. Unlike public buses, a tour bus allows you to sleep comfortably on the way back, so I recommend the bus tour. Additionally, the Japanese female tour guide was very kind, making it a reassuring experience. She even took some photos for us.

　日本では経験できない比較的大規模なウォーターパークでした。10月中旬の平日であったせいか、ピーク時と比べると利用者は少めであり、どのアトラクションも殆ど並ぶことなく利用できました。無重力空間を体験できるような急降下スライダーや波のプールなど、童心に帰り楽しむことができました。時期的なこともあり1/4くらいは休止中でしたが、それでも楽しめました！ボディボードが一番楽しかったので、ボディーボード付きプランをおすすめします。

　エントランスで荷物チェックがあります。未開封のペットボトル1本は持ち込み可能と説明を受けた気がします（地元の人は水筒を持参していたような気がしますが、詳しく覚えていません）。浮き輪などは持ち込み不可です。園内にうきわはたくさんありますので、心配ありません。コインランドリーは13ドル（小）、18ドル（中）があり、二人で（中）を選択しました。カード対応ですがエラーになっている方も多かったので、現金をもっていた方が安心かもしれません。出し入れは終日何度でも可能です。ロッカーの近くにシャワーと更衣室があります。お湯は出ないので、少し肌寒いです。

　フードやドリンクの販売窓口は5個くらいあったのですが、当日はスタッフが1名で対応しており、昼食時は列ができていました。ツアーのリストバンドを付けていたせいか、クレジット決済時にパスポートのコピーの提示は求められませんでした。

　本パークは高速道路の近くに位置しているので、車以外では入れません。バスツアー以外ですと、パーク近隣まで公共バス＋歩行禁止区域を5ウーバーで移動（5分程度）またはレンタカーを使用することになると思います。公共バスと違い、ツアーバスであれば帰路で熟睡できるメリットもありますので、バスツアーがお勧めです。また、日本人女性の添乗員さんがとても親切で、安心して過ごすことができました。お写真も撮ってくださいました。

I arrived at the hotel smoothly after entering the country. The wait time was short, which was very helpful. I would like to use this service again next time.

入国してスムーズにホテルまで到着できました
待ち時間も少なくて大変助かりました。
次回も利用したいと思います