All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

It was a bus pickup at Hilton Grand Vacations. The woman who confirmed the reservation didn't understand any Japanese at all. We managed to grasp the meaning through some words, but those who only understand Japanese seemed confused. For tours with many Japanese reservations, it might be reassuring to have someone who can speak even a little.

Since the pickup time for the tour was a bit late, by the time we arrived at the boarding area, all the spots with a good view outside were taken. However, since it was a bit cold this season, we took seats indoors on the second floor and had lunch before going outside to take a look.

They also make announcements in English when a whale approaches, so you can stick to the glass window and watch (laughs). This time, it was a smaller whale, so we couldn't see it clearly, but we were able to see it nonetheless.

ヒルトングランドバケーションのバス駐車場ピックアップでした。
予約確認の女性は、全く日本語わかりません。
私たちは、単語などでなんとなく意味わかりましたが日本語しかわからない方は、戸惑ってました。日本人の予約が多いツアーは、少しでいいから話せる方だと安心できるかもと思いました。
ツアーの方は、迎えの時間が遅めのため
乗り場に着いた時は、外の眺めのよさそうなとこは全部埋まってました。
でも、この季節は、寒めなので二階の室内で席を取って昼食も食べてから
外に出て見に行っても大丈夫です。
ホエールが近づいたら放送もしてくれるので(英語)
ガラス窓にピタッてくっついて見ても見れます(笑)
今回は、小さめなのではっきり見えませんでしてが一応見ることできました

We went ziplining as a family! My parents had a great time too, and it felt amazing to glide through nature! The instructor took a lot of photos, which made for wonderful memories!

家族でジップラインに行きました！
両親もすごく楽しんでいて、自然の中を通っていくのがすごく気持ちよかったです！
インストラクターの方が写真もたくさん撮ってくれて良い思い出になりました♪

I participated with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old children. I was hoping to see various fish and, if lucky, a sea turtle. On the day of the event, while on the boat heading to Atlantis, we were able to see wild dolphins on the way there and a whale on the way back (the whale was quite far away, but the dolphins were very close).

There was an explanation in Japanese, and we were not too far from Waikiki Beach, where we saw many fish and, finally, the sea turtle. We even spotted a small shark, which made the kids enjoy the experience throughout. The boat was comfortable, but the air conditioning was a bit chilly, so having a light jacket might be a good idea.

4歳、6歳の子供達と参加しました。色々なお魚や運良くウミガメが見れたら嬉しいなぁと思っていましたが、いざ当日参加したらアトランティスに向かう迄の船内で行きに野生のイルカと帰りに鯨を見る事が出来ました。(鯨はだいぶ離れた距離.イルカはかなり至近距離でした)

日本語での説明もありワイキキビーチからそんなに離れていない海底で沢山の魚そして念願のウミガメ、小さいサイズでしたがサメも見る事が出来子供達は終始楽しんでいました。
船内も快適でしたが、やはり海外エアコン？空調？が少し肌寒かったので羽織りがあると良いかもです。

When I inquired during the application process, I was told there would be no Japanese staff on-site, which made me anxious. However, there were Japanese versions of the consent forms available. The driver for the transfer was kind, and although the local staff explained things in English, I managed to get by (laughs). I thought I could just mimic the other participants for how to ride, and I ended up skiing last every time. It became a wonderful memory.

申し込み時に聞いた際、現地には日本語スタッフがいない。。との事で　不安でしたが、同意書等は日本語版の用意がありました。送迎のドライバーさんも優しい方でしたし、現地スタッフの説明は英語でしたが、なんとかなりました(笑)乗り方等は他の参加者の真似をすれば良いと思い、毎回最後に滑りました。良い思い出になりました。

The location has been used for filming movies like Jurassic Park, and the two-hour horseback riding course offered breathtaking views, providing an experience that is hard to come by in Japan. If I were to point out a downside, I highly recommend the two-hour horseback riding course, but afterward, you might experience some soreness, which could slightly limit your movements the following day. Additionally, while a guide accompanies you, there was no discussion about the movie filming. The guide's role is to bring the horse back if it lags behind or strays off the path, using a whistle or whip, but during that time, the horse may suddenly start trotting, so it's best to be prepared for that jolt.

ジュラシックパーク等の映画ロケ地となっており、2時間の乗馬コースでしたが、雄大な景色は圧巻で、日本では得難い経験をすることが出来ました。敢えて、問題点をあげれば、乗馬は2時間コースを是非おすすめ致しますが、終了後、お尻が痛くなるため、翌日以降の動きに若干制約が出るかもしれません。また、ガイドの方が同伴してくれますが、映画ロケ等の話は全く有りませんでした。ガイドの役割として、馬が遅れた場合や道を逸れた場合に、口笛や鞭で引き戻してくれるのですが、その際に、突然馬が小走りになるので、その衝撃に備えていただいた方が良いと思います。

We had the best day! Travis is an outstanding tour guide with extensive knowledge of the local area. His genuine aim to please made this tour of the island the highlight of our visit to Oahu. We would highly recommend this tour and Travis.

I took a deep breath, ducked under water and up into the globe of my personal submarine. There was a small chain link bag of fish food that I was instructed to shake, by hand motions, from the diver that stayed near and guided me around. The fish swarmed around me, bumping my fingers as they eagerly gobbled the food. It was surreal. The trip began with A few of us boarding a large motorized rubber raft that took us to a sandbar. The guide had a dog that was very enthusiastic. At one point it jumped into the water and swam behind the boat, which continued on leaving the dog way behind. At one point it was so far behind it was hard to see it. A real swimmer. We jumped into the water and were instructed how to use the Seabob. It pulled us around the water, which was too shallow to really get the feel of the machine. Low tide was not a good time to do this. It was an incredible experience. I highly recommend it.

Since I went to Hawaii in February, I decided to go whale watching, which is something you can only do during this time of year.

I read many reviews saying that people didn't see any whales, so I boarded the boat with a mindset of "Well, it would be nice to see a whale if we do." However, my skeptical expectations were wonderfully betrayed, and I was able to encounter a mother and calf whale multiple times!! Their synchronized swimming was truly moving, and I absolutely recommend it! Thank you for a truly wonderful experience!

It was a valuable tour. Thank you!

ちょうど2月にハワイに行ったので、この時期しか見ることの出来ないホエールウォッチングに行く事にしました。

クジラに会えなかったという口コミもたくさん読みましたので、「まぁクジラが見れたらいいか」みたいな気持ちで船に乗り込みましたが…。
私の半信半疑の期待は見事に裏切られ、何度もクジラの親子に遭遇する事ができました！！
並んで泳ぐ姿は心から感動しましたし、絶対オススメします！
本当に素晴らしい経験をありがとうございました！

価値のあったツアーでした。ありがとうございました！

I was wondering if I wouldn't be able to see it until halfway through, but I was able to watch it towards the end. I'm glad I could see it because they searched for it until the very last minute. I can hardly speak any English, but the staff were kind, and I had a great time.

途中まで見れないかな？と思ったのですが、最後の方に見ることができました。時間ギリギリまで、探してくれたため、見ることができてよかったです。英語がほとんど話せないのですが、スタッフは優しく、楽しめました。

At first, I was nervous and scared, but it wasn't frightening at all, and it felt great. I definitely want others to experience it. I would like to do it again.

最初は緊張してびびってましたが、怖くもなく、気持ちよかったです。是非体験して欲しいです。またやりたいと思います。

We participated as a family. It was our first day at Waikiki Beach, and we were amazed by the beauty of the ocean with the kids. On top of that, we were thrilled to see sea turtles swimming right nearby.

There was an option to take a photo with Diamond Head in the background, which I thought would make a great memory, so I decided to purchase it.

We traveled by boat for about 10 minutes to get to the submarine, and during that time, we were able to see a whale in the distance. The guide spoke in Japanese and entertained us with jokes. Inside the submarine, we were satisfied with the experience as we could see corals, fish, and sea turtles up close.

However, I experienced more motion sickness than I expected. They provide etiquette bags, but I recommend that those who are sensitive take medication beforehand.

家族で参加しました。
ワイキキビーチに初めて行った日だったので、海のキレイさに子どもたちと感動しました。その上、海辺ではウミガメがすぐそこを泳いでいて大興奮でした。
ダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに写真を撮るという観光地特有のオプションがついていましたが、思い出になると思い購入しました。

潜水艦に乗るまで10分ほど船で移動するのですが、その際にクジラの姿も遠くに見ることができました。
ガイドは日本語で、時にジョークもあり楽しませてくれます。潜水艦では、サンゴや魚、ウミガメも間近に見ることができ満足な体験でした。

ただ、思った以上に乗り物酔いします。エチケット袋は用意されていますが、弱い人はお薬を飲んで行くことをおすすめします。

I participated on my honeymoon. It rained along the way, which brought my mood down, but while my husband and I were doing SUP, a sea turtle came close to us, and we were able to see it up close! Although we couldn't go snorkeling, being able to see the sea turtle and the friendly staff on the boat who talked to us a lot made it a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!

ハネムーンで参加しました。途中雨も降り、テンションが下がってましたが、旦那とSUPをしていたらウミガメが近寄ってきてくれて、間近で見ることができました！シュノーケリングはできなかったですが、ウミガメを見れたことや船の上で担当の人がフレンドリーにたくさん話しかけてくださり、最高の思い出となりました。ありがとうございました！

It was really cold, but I was able to see three sea turtles, and I didn't expect to see them so up close, so I was moved. I would like to use this service again when it's warmer. Thank you very much.

すんごく寒かったけど、ウミガメにも３匹会えたし、あんなに間近で見られると思ってなかったので、感動しました。
また暖かい時に利用したいです。ありがとうございました。

The plan included airport-to-hotel transfers on the way there, but the return was optional, so I signed up for this cheaper option. I was able to make the payment before the trip, and I didn't have to worry about tips, which made it a安心して利用できました!

行きは空港→ホテル送迎付きのプランでしたが、帰りはオプションになっていたので、値段が安いこちらに申し込みました。
旅行出発前にお支払いもでき、特にチップも気にしなくてよかったので安心して利用できました！

You can enjoy activities like SUP and canoeing in addition to snorkeling! The lunch was a buffet, so it was great to be able to eat as much as I wanted. You can also freely choose from cold and hot drinks. I was also happy that transportation was included!

シュノーケリング以外にもSUPやカヌーなどのアクティビティを楽しめます！
ランチはビュッフェだったので、好きな量食べられるのがよかったです。
ドリンクも冷たいものと温かいものから自由に飲めます。
送迎付きなのも嬉しかったです！！

I signed up for my two sons who love sea creatures! We were able to see a whale right after we set off. I think we were very lucky to see it as a family. The kids were also thrilled, so I'm glad we participated!

海の生き物が大好きな息子二人のために申込みました！出発後すぐにくじらに会えました。
親子で見れたので、とてもラッキーだったと思います。子供たちも大喜びだったので参加してよかったです！

I was able to see a mother and baby whale together, with continuous spouting and jumping! The boat was also large, so it was comfortable to spend time on!

クジラが親子でいたのか、連続して潮吹きとジャンプが見れました！船も大きい為快適に過ごせよかったでふ！

The day I participated, the water was murky and hard to see.
It's different from the scenery you can see while diving.
I think it would be appreciated by older people who want to see the sunken battleships and fighter planes.

The view from the boat on the way to the submarine was fantastic!

僕が参加した日は水が濁ってて見にくかったです。
ダイビングで見れる景色とは違います。
沈没した戦艦や戦闘機を見たいお年寄りの人には喜ばれると思います。

潜水艦に行くまでの船からの景色が最高でした♪

The scenery is beautiful, and the staff really gets everyone excited to have fun. I think the view after flying in the sky allows you to experience the beautiful ocean and the wonders of Hawaii.

I suffer from severe motion sickness, so I was feeling dizzy and nauseous the whole time, but next time I want to participate after taking motion sickness medication. The driver for the pickup was also a very fun person, and I enjoyed the time spent during the transfer. Thank you very much.

景色も美しく、スタッフの方もすごく楽しめるように盛り上がってくださいます。
空に飛んでからの景色はキレイな海やハワイの素晴らしさを体感することができると思います。

船酔いが酷い私はずっと吐き気でフラフラしてましたが、次回は酔い止めを飲んで参加したいと思います。
また送迎のドライバーさんもとても楽しい方で送迎時間を楽しく過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。

Riding while watching the waves and surfers was really enjoyable. It was better than I expected. The horse wanted to eat grass all the time, which was a bit of a hassle, but I wished I could ride for a longer time.

海の波、サーファーを見ながらの乗馬は気持ち良かった。思った以上に良かった。
馬は草ばかり食べたがって困ったけど、
もっと長い時間乗りたかった。

I couldn't relax because I was constantly going in and out of the sea. I was hoping to go snorkeling in the shallow waters, but it was a wrong choice. The atmosphere on the boat was very nice.

海に入ったり、出たりが激しく、ゆっくり出来なかった。浅瀬でシュノーケリングを期待していた。セレクト間違いだった。
船での雰囲気は大変良かった。

I waited for the bus on the first day, but I was left behind. I left a voicemail, but I didn't get a response... I'm glad I was able to participate the next day, but I couldn't see the whales as well as I wanted from the photos. However, I felt good about the cruise! I thought it might be better if the duration was a little shorter.

バスに1日目待ってたのに、おいてかれてしまいました。
留守電いれたけど、連絡なく。。
翌日参加できたから良かったけど、、
クジラは写真見たいにはみれません。
クルーズするのは気分が良かったです！
時間もう少し短くても良いかなと思いました。

This was my first time in Hawaii, so I wanted to see a show on the main street! Plus, I had a coupon for a second person free, so I made a reservation.

For dinner, we had a buffet featuring a whole roasted pig. They brought it right in front of us, which was quite impressive! We enjoyed our meal while watching live ukulele music and hula dancing. The one-drink service was also a nice touch.

After enjoying quite a bit of hula, the show began. The professional performance from the stage was truly wonderful. We were seated in the second floor, but it was very close, which was great.

The dancing by Elvis and Michael was a highlight! Personally, I found the fire dance to be the most entertaining. ^ ^

今回初めてのハワイなので大道にショーも見たいよね！というのと、2人目無料クーポンがあったので予約しました。
夜ご飯のビュッフェは豚の丸焼き。
目の前まで持ってきてくれたので迫力満点！
生のウクレレとフラダンスを見ながらの夕食。
ワンドリンクサービスも嬉しかったです。　
もうフラをだいぶ堪能してからのショー。
でもやはり舞台からの本格的なショーは素敵でした。
2階席からでしたが、とても近くてよかったです。
エルビスとマイケルのキレキレダンスは見ものでした！
個人的にはファイヤーダンスが1番面白かったです^ ^

I participated with my mother in her 50s. A few days ago, my sister and her husband who went parasailing warned us, "Be careful, you might get really seasick!" However, our boat ride was relatively smooth, so we didn't have to worry about seasickness. There was some slight turbulence in the air, but it was not scary at all; it felt like we were flying. I held a waterproof instant camera while flying, and it didn't interfere with taking pictures at all.

50代の母親と参加しました。数日前にパラセイリングをした妹夫婦からは、「すごく船酔いするから気をつけて！」と言われていたのですが、私たちの船は比較的穏やかな運転だったのか、船酔いの心配はありませんでした。空中では多少揺れましたが、怖さは全くなく、空を飛んでいるようでした。手に防水インスタントカメラを持って空を飛びましたが、撮影には何の支障もありませんでした。

Larry with Royal Star handled our tour.... if you find a way to replicate him, you will be well served (as well future attendees). He was knowledgeable, fun, affable and a perfect fit for the thread that ties these parts of the tour together.
Cemetery was humbling and very moving - at the very time we drove through, military was preparing for an internment that day.
Downtown tour was just right - highlighting both historical and current buildings and sharing information for possible additional visits later.
Arizona Memorial - website information helped us prepare well (clear bags allowed us to bring cameras and other items). The presentations at the visitor center were informative, and the video presentation was very moving. Little was said on the transport to the memorial, and our time there was memorable -- anyone who visits and is not moved by the sacrifice and losses is missing something.
Missouri was very interesting as well. Self-guided touring allowed for us to take the time needed to explore areas we found interesting. We did not see the Air Museum (but it's on the list next time). Transfers to and from Ford Island were well timed and operated - then it was time for Larry to take us "home".
ONLY complaint - our visit at both the Arizona and Missouri seemed a little rushed. We had about an hour before our tickets for the video, then seemed to have only ten minutes at the memorial (I understand might have been time for lunch for the tender captains?) and then ten minutes before our bus to Missouri (and find time for lunch). At Missouri, we had at most 90 minutes from drop off to time to board return bus back to the visitor center. Even another fifteen minutes at each memorial would have allowed for a more relaxing and reflective visit.

We participated as a family!
It was everyone's first time whale watching, and we had a wonderful experience encountering humpback whales jumping up close!
Thank you very much! ^_^

家族で参加しました！
みんな初めてのホエールウォッチングでしたが、間近でジャンプするザトウ鯨に出会う事ができ、素敵な経験になりました！
ありがとうございました^_^

I was a bit anxious because they arrived about 10 minutes late from the scheduled pickup time, but they showed up properly. They set the time to ensure I would make it to my flight on time after entering my flight details, and they asked about my airline and dropped me off at the correct location.

By the way, I arrived at Honolulu Airport around 8 o'clock. The check-in was smooth, but the security check was crowded, and I had to wait in line quite a bit. Also, the food court inside took a long time and was quite expensive.

ピックアップの予定時間から10分程遅れてきたので、
ちょっと不安になりましたが、
ちゃんと来てくれましたし、飛行機の時間を入力すると十分間に合う時間に設定してくれますし、空港会社を聞いてくれて、その空港会社の所でおろしてくれます(^^)
因みに、ホノルル空港に8時頃つきましたが、チェックインはスムーズでしたが、手荷物検査は混んでいて結構並びました。
あと中のフードコートは凄く時間が、かかって高かったです。(*´ω`*)

This was my second time snorkeling, and I participated in the tour feeling anxious about the deep water, as I could only do the crawl by myself. I decided to join after seeing everyone having fun in the reviews. I dislike cold water and am not a strong swimmer, so I was filled with the desire to back out until the last minute. However, the guide was incredibly thorough in teaching us how to breathe, and with the rental of the bodysuit, I was able to swim happily!

Once I got used to it, we went out to look for turtles, and by then, I was able to swim smoothly! Hanauma Bay is the best place; both snorkeling and the beach are amazing, and the guide is fantastic too! I highly recommend it! I will definitely join again when I go to Hawaii!

シュノーケリング二回目、一人ではクロールしかできず深いところは不安のあるなかでのツアー参加でした。
口コミから、みなさんが楽しく参加されているのを拝見して参加しました。寒い海は嫌いだし、泳ぎは苦手で直前までやめたい気持ちでいっぱいでしたが、ガイドさんが本当に丁寧に息の仕方など教えてくださり、ボディスーツのレンタルもあり、楽しく泳ぐことができました！
慣れてきたら沖に出てカメを探しに行きましたが、その時にはもうスイスイいくことができました！
ハナウマ湾は最高の場所でシュノーケリングもビーチも最高なのはもちろんですが、ガイドさんも最高です！おすすめです！
またハワイ行ったときは参加します！

In February 2015, I participated in a tour and completely forgot to leave a review.

I heard that the day before and the day before that, there were strong wind warnings, and the tours were canceled, but on the day I booked, it was held. Fortunately, I was able to encounter a pod of dolphins, which was amazing. However, February in Hawaii is really cold. I tend to get cold easily, and even with a wetsuit rental, the water was too cold. I didn't even have the courage to get in the water except for swimming with the dolphins.

In addition to the cruise, I enjoyed the hula dancing (even though I couldn't do it at all because it was too difficult), and the conversations with the crew were fun, but there was one thing. The pickup time was quite early, which I knew from the beginning, but I was surprised when I received a call to confirm the pickup time while it was still dark outside. While I appreciate the confirmation call, the timing was really too much. Plus, it's rare for the phone in my room to ring while traveling abroad, so it startled me. I wish they had mentioned it in advance if it was absolutely necessary. That's the only thing I still clearly remember even after five years.

2015年2月・・
すごく前に参加してすっかりレビューもせずにおりました。

前日・前々日が強風警報が出てて、ツアーも中止になったとのことでしたが
自分が予約した日は開催されました。
そして運よくイルカの群れにも遭遇出来てすごくよかったです。
ただ、2月のハワイってめっちゃ寒い。
元々寒がりなのもあるけれど、ウェットレンタルしても水が冷たすぎて。
イルカと泳いだ以外、水に入る勇気さえなかったです。

クルーズの他、フラダンスや(難しくてちっともできなかったけど)
クルーたちの会話も楽しかったですが一つだけ。
ピックアップの時間がかなり早かったのですが
それは最初から分かっていたのでいいのですが、それよりも前の暗いうちに
ピックアップ時間の確認TELなどが来たこと。
確認の連絡はありがたいけれど、時間がヤバすぎ。
しかも海外で旅行中に部屋の電話が鳴るってほとんどないのでまずびっくりするし。
必ず必要なら前もって言っててほしかったですね。
それだけが5年経った今もはっきり覚えてます。

The crew couldn’t have been more accommodating and fun! Lunch was delicious. Turtle spotting was fabulous. And the reef snorkel was an adventure to be remembered. Thanks for the memories!