All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

An activity I was determined to participate in while in Hawaii.

I truly recommend it!! The view of Waikiki from 150 meters is amazing, and the wind and light felt wonderful. Although I was a bit nervous before flying, the staff and fellow passengers on the boat were all great people, which turned my nerves into excitement.

☆ You will touch the water briefly at the end before landing on the boat. It often seems like you only get your feet wet, so if you want to get more wet, it might be good to communicate your wishes in simple English (Japanese was hardly understood).

☆ Photos are $30. You can receive them on an SD card.

☆ I read the reviews and was prepared, but the boat sways more than I expected! You'll be waiting on a constantly swaying boat except when it's your turn to fly, so even if you're usually good with motion sickness, I think it's better to take some medication. That way, you can enjoy it until the end.

☆ You will need to tip when getting off the boat and during transportation.

If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to experience this again!

ハワイで絶対参加しようと決めていたアクティビティ。
高さはもちろん150mで。

本っ当におススメです！！
150mから見るワイキキの景色は素晴らしく、風も光も全てが気持ち良かったです。
飛ぶ前は多少緊張するものの、スタッフやボートの同乗者皆さんがノリのいい良い人達で緊張がいい興奮に変わりました。

☆最後少しだけ着水します。その後ボートに着地。着水は見た感じ結構足先だけのことも多いので、もし結構水に入りたいなら簡単な英語ででも(日本語はほとんど通じませんでした)希望を伝えると良いかも。

☆写真は30$。SDカードで貰えます。

☆レヴュー読んで覚悟してましたが、思った以上にボート揺れます！自分が飛ぶ時以外はずっと揺れるボートの上で待機なので、酔いに強い人でも酔い止め薬は飲んだ方が良いと思います。その方が最後まで楽しめます。

☆ボートから降りるときと送迎時はチップ必要です。


もしもう一度ハワイに行く機会があれば、また体験したいくらい楽しかったです！！

I was anxious, but I'm glad I went for the 150m. The parasailing was of course fun, but I also enjoyed being on the boat that was going pretty fast while others were flying.

不安だったけど150mにしてよかったです。
パラセイリングはもちろん楽しかったけど、他の人が飛んでいる時、結構スピードを出して走行するボートに乗っているのも楽しかったです。

We participated with a total of 14 family members after the family ceremony. Since we had a 3-year-old child with us, we only joined the activities involving rides, but the Jurassic Park movie location and the jungle tour in the Kualoa mountains were quite bumpy, and the child enjoyed it like a roller coaster. The lunch time was a bit short, about 40 minutes, so we hurriedly ate, and afterwards, we had a farm tour with tastings. Since my aunt and parents are in their 60s, we moved around by rides, which seemed manageable for them physically. Everyone had a great time, and we took a lot of photos, so we were very satisfied!

家族挙式後の両家総勢14人で参加。3歳の子供もいたので、乗り物のアクティビティだけの参加でしたが、ジュラシックパーク映画ロケ地や、クアロアの山のジャングルツアーは結構車が揺れて子供はジェットコースターみたいで楽しんでました。ランチの時間が少し短く40分くらいだったのでバタバタご飯食べて、その後は農園ツアーで試食付き。叔母や両親も60代なので、全て乗り物に乗って移動だったので体力的にも大丈夫なようでした。みんなで楽しめたし写真もたくさん撮ってもらって満足です！

I went in mid-February. I tried to make a reservation with Captain Cruise since they can get you close, but it was fully booked, so I made a reservation here instead. It didn't matter at all; we arrived right at the sandbar and were able to play on it!

It was a bit cold since it was February, but it was possible to go into the sea. When the sun was shining, it felt warm, but when it was hidden by clouds, it felt a bit chilly. After that, we had lunch on the boat and went to a coral reef spot to snorkel. It was also cold there, and we joked that if we didn't dive in, there was no point in coming. However, we gave up after about 10 minutes. Everyone looked cold. After that, we were able to get warm drinks on the boat, which was nice.

2月中旬に行きました。キャプテンクルーズだと近くまで行けるとのことで予約しようとしたら予約埋まって、こちらで予約しました。全然そんなの関係なくて、普通にサンドバーの岸に着いて、サンドバーの上で遊べました！

2月なのでやや寒かったけど海に入ることは可能でした。太陽に照らされていると暖かいですが、雲に隠れるとちょっと肌寒いって感じ。そのあと船上でランチして、サンゴ礁スポットに行きシュノーケルしました。これまた同じく寒くて、潜らないと来た意味ないねって話ながら入りましたけど10ぷんくらいでギブアップ。みんな寒そうでした。そのあとは船上で暖かい飲み物もらえてよかった。

The driver was nice and the ride was comfortable. They also helped carry my luggage to the car. I will use this service again if I have the opportunity.

ドライバーが良い方で快適でした。
荷物も車まで運んでいただきました。
また機会がありましたら利用します。

I participated alone this time. It was my first time joining, but the crew was very kind, attentive, and warm, which made me feel safe participating alone! The weather didn't clear up much, but the sandbar was still very beautiful. Since it was a morning plan, the brunch was delicious too! The crew's stories were also very interesting. I had some anxiety about swimming, so I decided to skip snorkeling this time, but I definitely want to participate next time! I had a great time spending my free time just enjoying the sea! I fell even more in love with the ocean! I was also able to see a turtle, which made me very satisfied! I was truly healed by the magnificent nature and the crew. I definitely want to join again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you very much!

今回、一人で参加しました。
初めて参加いたしましたが、クルーの皆様がとても親切丁寧で温かく、一人でも安心して参加できました！お天気がかなかなか晴れになりませんでしたが、それでもサンドバーはとても綺麗でした。朝発のプランでしたので、ブランチも美味しかったです♪
クルーの方のお話もとても面白かったです。
シュノーケリングは、泳ぎに不安があり今回は断念しましたが、次回は絶対参加したいと思います!
自由時間もずっと海で自由に過ごせ、本当に楽しかったです‼︎海がもっと大好きになりました!
かめさんにも会えて、大満足です‼︎
雄大な自然と、クルーの皆様にとても癒されました。
またHawaiiに行く際には是非また参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

I participated from 130m! First, I was picked up, checked in, and then boarded the boat. The reception counter, the boat driver, and the guide were all local people, so there were some parts of the instructions and explanations that were difficult in English, but I could kind of understand through gestures.

There was no time to be scared since it was my turn to jump right away! (laughs) Once I got up, the view was incredibly beautiful and moving. I got a bit nauseous while waiting for others to jump, so I think it would be good for those who are worried to bring motion sickness medication!

I'm glad I participated! It was so much fun.

130mでの参加でした！
まず、送迎してもらい受付を済ませ乗船という流れです。
受付カウンターと船の運転手、ガイドさんはすべて現地の方なので注意事項や説明は英語で難しい部分もありましたが、ジェスチャーなどでなんとなく分かる感じです。

暇なく回ってくる順番で飛ぶので、怖いと言ってる暇が無かったです！笑
実際に上に上がるとすごく景色が綺麗で感動でした。
他の人が飛んでいる待ち時間で少し酔ってしまったので、心配な方は酔い止めを持参したら良いと思います！

参加して良かったです！
すごく楽しかった。

Wow, this team is amazing! All of the staff members are so nice and friendly and they made everyone on the boat feel so comfortable.  We did the 1000 ft line and I am so glad that we did! The views were amazing and it felt like just the right amount of time in the air. The check in was very easy to find and they even offer to take photos for you if you want to purchase them afterwards. Definitely something fun to do and they are located in such a convenient area for anyone in Waikiki. 

I had previously interacted with dolphins in Japan, but I was drawn to participate in this rare activity where you can swim with wild dolphins! I chose this tour particularly because of its 30 years of experience and the presence of Japanese staff, and it was definitely the right choice!! From the pick-up, the energetic Japanese staff elevated our spirits and made the tour exciting. Once we got on the boat, the foreign staff were all friendly, making it a fun experience from start to finish!

The wild dolphins exceeded my expectations, swimming beneath us in incredible numbers and coming back to us multiple times! On that day, they even showcased spin jumps! After that, we moved to the snorkeling spot, where we encountered sea turtles and were able to swim with them. On the return boat ride, we even spotted whales that were in Hawaii during this season!

The staff promptly pointed out the dolphins, sea turtles, and whales, so we hardly missed anything! Additionally, we got to play on a slide that goes into the sea, and there was also a hula dance by the staff, making it a luxurious tour that never got boring! It was worth more than the price we paid!!

日本でイルカと触れ合ったことはありましたが、野生のイルカと泳げるという貴重なアクティビティに惹かれ参加しました！特にツアーを始めて30年という実績がある点と日本人スタッフがいる点で選びましたが、大正解でした！！お迎えから気持ちを高めてくれる元気な日本人スタッフさんがツアーを盛り上げてくれ、船に着いてからも外国人スタッフさんもフレンドリーな方ばかりで始終楽しかったです！そして野生のイルカは想像を超える数のイルカが私たちの下を泳いでくれ、何度も来てくれました！この日はスピンジャンプも披露してくれました！その後シュノーケルの場所に移動し、ここでウミガメにも遭遇し一緒に泳ぐことができ、帰りの船ではこの時期にハワイにきているクジラにも遭遇できました！
イルカもウミガメもクジラもすぐにスタッフさんが教えてくれるので見逃すことがほとんどありませんでした！
他にも海に飛び込む滑り台で遊べたり、スタッフの方のフラダンスもあり、飽きることのない贅沢なツアーでした！お値段以上の価値がありました！！

Such a convenient location for anyone that is staying in Waikiki! The food was amazing and they had a nice variety to choose from. I have been to a couple different ones so far and this one ranks high on my list for the food! The entertainment was great and I loved the fire knife dancers, they put on a great show.  The MC made sure to keep everyone involved throughout the show and overall we had a great time. I would highly recommend, especially for anyone that is staying in Waikiki that doesn't want to drive too far out to attend a Luau.  

I participated in a morning plan that included breakfast. I thought it would be unlikely to see whales, but shortly after we set sail, there was an announcement that whales were nearby. We were able to see the whales' backs and their spouts up close. The boat drifted near the whales for a while, and we continued to see their backs and spouts. Although it was a wonderful breakfast buffet, I was so captivated by the whales that I hardly ate, and I wondered if breakfast was even necessary. On the way back to the port, we were also able to see a rainbow over the island. While we didn't see the kind of jumps often featured in photos, I was still very satisfied.

午前中の朝食付きのプランで参加しました。くじらはなかなかみられないだろうなと思いながら参加しましたが、出航してすぐにくじらがいると放送があり、くじらが近くにいて、くじらの背中と潮吹きがみられました。その後もくじらの近くを船が漂い、ずっとくじらの背中や潮吹きがみられました。せっかくの朝食ビュッフェでしたが、くじらに夢中であまり食べられず、朝食はなくてもよかったのかなと思いました。帰港中に島にかかった虹もみることができました。写真でよくみるようなジャンプはみられませんでしたが、満足でした。

I took the bus to the Kalihi Transit Center to purchase a Holo Senior Card. Normally, I would leave my suitcase at the hotel (Waikiki) and then go to Ala Moana Center, taking the City Express! - Walpahu bus. However, this time the shuttle bus stopped at Ala Moana Center and allowed me to check my suitcase, which made it easy to get to the Kalihi Transit Center and saved time. The Holo card issuance counter was quite crowded and took over an hour, but I was able to finish it in the morning.

I think $36 for two people is a bit expensive, but if you want to stop by Ala Moana Center or have a meaningful way to spend time until the hotel check-in time (usually 3 PM), it’s worth it. Also, all the staff were cheerful and provided kind assistance, guiding us from the lounge to the bus.

ホロ（Holo）シニアカードを購入するため、カリヒトランジットセンターへザバスでいきました。本来ならホテル（ワイキキ）でスーツケースを預けてからアラモアナセンターへ行きザバス（City Express!-Walpahu）で行くのですが、今回のシャトルバスはアラモアナセンターに立ち寄りスーツケースを預かっていただいたので、スムーズにカリヒトランジットセンターへ行くことが出来、時間短縮出来ました。ホロカード発券窓口は結構混んでおり1時間以上かかりましたが、午前中に済ますことが出来ました。
二人で＄36は高いと思いますが、アラモアナセンターへ立ち寄りたい場合やホテルのチェックイン時間（通常15時）まで有意義な過ごし方が出来ていいと思います。またスタッフの方は皆さん明るくてラウンジまでの案内・ラウンジからバスまでの案内もして頂き、親切な対応でした。

The driver was very kind, which made me feel at ease. First, after the Hawaiian Airlines flights to the islands and mainland, he informed us about the Hawaiian Airlines flight to Japan, followed by JAL and ANA. He communicated clearly when others were about to mistakenly get off, letting us know it was the next stop. I believe he had a good grasp of which airline each group was using. I would definitely like to use this service again next time.

とても親切な運転手さんで、安心できました。
まず、ハワイアン航空の離島やメインランド行きの後、Japan行きのハワイアン航空、次にJALやANAであること、他の方が、間違って降りようとしたところ、次であることを伝えていたので、一組一組のグループがどの航空会社を使うかを、きちんと把握されていると思いました。次も、ぜひ、利用させていただきたいと思います。

I participated with five friends. Perhaps because it wasn't the best season, there wasn't the sandy beach I expected, and the seawater was up to my knees, which was quite cold. About half of the people were wearing wetsuits. You can choose to do stand-up paddleboarding or snorkeling, and I participated in snorkeling, so I was glad I got to see a sea turtle! We had meals on the boat, and everything was delicious.

友達5人で参加させて頂きました。ベストシーズンでは無かったためか、思っていた砂浜はなく、海水が膝ぐらいまであり、かなり寒かったです。ウェットスーツを着ている方が半数ほどいらっしゃいました。サップをしたり、シュノーケルをしたり選べるのですが、シュノーケルに参加しウミガメを見ることが出来たので良かったです！
船上でご飯を食べたのですが、どれも美味しくいただきました。

We participated as a couple on our honeymoon, but perhaps we underestimated the boat, as both of us got seasick and were down for the count... Additionally, it was raining and cold. During the parasailing, we didn't have the luxury to enjoy the scenery, and it was quite tough... I did bring my phone with a waterproof cover and was able to take some pictures. It seemed that those who took motion sickness medication had no issues, so I recommend taking it.

ハネムーンで旦那と2人で参加しましたが、船をなめていたのか、2人とも船酔いでダウンしました...。さらに雨も降っていて寒かったです。パラセイリングの最中は景色を楽しむ余裕もなく、かなり辛かったです...。携帯は防水カバーをつけて持っていき写真は取ることができました。
酔い止めを飲んでいる方は特に問題は無かったようなので、酔い止めを飲むことをおすすめします。

It´s quite a unique and different experience. I don´t know if all of these scooters are like this but mine didn´t move much. You could turn but not move forward so that was disappointing.

I saw mostly sardines, a couple of pretty fish and two small sea turtles at the bottom (but you had to be looking hard for them). The fun thing is that they have a food thing attached to each scooter so you squeeze it and the fish (mostly sardines) come right in front of your face.

The crew was really helpful and nice. They gave me some sea sickness oil but I think they should offer it to everyone since four of us threw up.

Overall it was an OK experience but I wouldn´t do it again like I´ve done snorkeling multiple times.

We experienced it as a family of six, but it's hard to say we saw a whale! We only caught a glimpse of its back.

家族６人で体験したけど、クジラを見た！とはなかなか言いにくい感じでした
背中の少し見えただけ？でした！

It was great! Got to see 8 sea turtles and a lot of fish. After snorkeling, they did a couple of laps around which was really relaxing and even got to see a whale (although I´m sure it might not be that common to see a whale).

The only down side was that it´s in Waikiki so there were several other tours in the same area so it was a bit crowded.

I was excited to go on this event. My excitement was well rewarded. On the way out we got a bonus of seeing a whole group of humpback whales breaching high in the air!!! At this point I felt my money was already a good investment!
The sharks did not disappoint either!! At least 20 of them circled our boat and cage while we got great views! Captain Caleo is a super guy and excellent at steering this tour perfectly
I would recommend this tour to all my friends!
Oh and we saw dolphins on the way back!!

We set sail in favorable winds, almost calm conditions, with a group of 10 people divided into 4 parties. It took about 10 minutes to reach the parasailing spot. Upon arrival, we had a brief orientation and fitted our harnesses. Before we knew it, the first group was flying, soaring into the blue sky. We were the last of the four groups, and since it was a 150-meter course, we went up to quite a height. The view of the hotel cluster in Waikiki from above the sea and the Diamond Head shining against the blue sky was amazing. It was so much fun!

風に恵まれほぼ無風状態で出航　4組10人のクルーズです　パラセーリングの場所まで10分ほど　到着するとすぐに簡単なオリエンテーションとハーネス合わせ　あれよあれよという間に1組目がフライト　するすると青空の中に吸い込まれていきます　4組中ラストの私たち　150メートルコースなのでかなりの高さまで上がりました　海の上から見るワイキキのホテル群　青空に映えるダイヤモンドヘッド　いやぁ楽しかったぁ！

I enjoyed a traditional luau and beautiful hula. Since the trip was all private plans, the activities were also individually arranged. I splurged a bit and reserved seats in the front center, which were close and had a great view. To my left and right were couples and families from Australia, New Zealand, and the mainland United States. It was fun to talk to each other and share snacks. After the show, we took the escalator down to the first floor and went straight to our room! It was very convenient. The welcome drink was a Mai Tai, which had me feeling a bit tipsy, and for my second drink, I had orange juice to refresh myself! The professional dancers were impressive; both the luau and hula were very captivating.

伝統的なルアウと美しいフラで楽しめました　旅行はすべてプライベートプランのためアクティビティも個人エントリー　ちょっと奮発して座席は前方中央席を予約　近くて迫力ありました　左右向かえはオーストラリア　ニュージーランド　アメリカ本土からのカップルと家族連れ　話しかけたり、話しかけられたり　おつまみのスナックを分け合ったりして楽しかったです。ショーが終われば、エスカレーターで1Fに降りそのままお部屋に！　とっても楽です。ウエルカムドリンクはマイタイでほろ酔い気味　2敗目はオレンジジュースでさっぱりと！　さすがはプロのダンサー　ルアウ　フラともに見応え十分です

This luau is in a perfect location for anyone staying in Waikiki. If you don't want a long drive to and from your luau, book this one because it's walking distance from most hotels in Waikiki.

Another great thing about this luau is the food. Of all the luau I've attended, this is only the second one to offer a dish with tofu. Any luau that has good vegetarian/vegan options rates very high in my book. My friends were also very pleased with the meat selection.

The entertainment was enjoyable and impressive. I especially enjoyed the fire knife dancing. I also enjoyed how each of the dance routines represented a different Polynesian island. So you get to learn a little about the culture and history of the island nations that populated Hawaii.

I highly recommend this activity if your staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki.

It was AMAZING getting up close and personal with the turtles! I recommend bringing on the trip a waterproof camera or GoPro!!!! The snorkel equipment they provided was clean and in great shape. They offered a full bar and 2 types of draft beer! The Crew was awesome! They kept the drinks coming and provided us with lunch after our swim and was able to just relax out on the boat and enjoy the view.

There are some things I'm a bit unsure about (like whether you get a lei or not), but it should be a fun experience. Also, once the show starts, it becomes difficult to go get food from the buffet, so I think it's better to grab a good amount during the initial food pickup. If you take a little and think you can just go back if you need more, you might find it hard to go again and end up regretting it.

ちょっとどうかなぁ、と思うところもありますが（レイが貰えたり貰えなかったり）、楽しい経験になるでしょう。なお、ショーがスタートするとビュッフェの料理は取りに行き難くなりますから、最初の料理ピックアップの際に、シッカリ取っておいた方が良いと思います。少なめに取って、足りなければ、また行けばよいや、と思っていると、なんか行き難い雰囲気になって後悔するかも。

I was optimistic when I booked a tour for just $39 that would take us out to sea and back, but the weather was nice, the waves were high, and the combination of the captain and the crew made it an entertaining experience with jokes and skilled navigation (though I can't explain it). It turned out to be a fantastic tour lasting an hour and a half, and I was very satisfied as I got to bond with all the passengers.

We went sailing with sea turtles and surfers, and although I was a bit worried about the drinks, I was able to enjoy two cans of Budweiser for just $3 each without any concerns.

What I regret is that Japanese people don't understand the tipping culture, and I didn't put a tip in the glass jar placed at the bottom of the stairs when disembarking. I feel sorry for the staff who made us so happy, and I am embarrassed about it. I also purchased some photos.

たかが39ドルのツアーで、沖まで行って帰ってくるコースと日本で予約したときに楽観していましたが、天気よく、波高く、船長とサポーターのコンビでジョークと船の操船の巧みさ（説明はわからない）で盛り上げ、乗客皆様と仲良くなり大満足の最高のツアー1時間半でした。
　ウミガメ、サーファーと一緒にセイリングを行い、飲み物がいくらか不安でしたが、ビール3ドルでバドワイザー2缶を安心して飲むことができました。
悔やまれることは、日本人はチップ文化が分からず、下船時に階段手前に置かれてあるガラス瓶にチップを入れなかったことです。これだけ喜ばせてくれたスタッフに対して申し訳ありません、恥ずかしい思いしております。で写真を購入しました。

It was a bit windy, but the sky was clear! The sandbar wasn't out, but there was a tour schedule, so it couldn't be helped. However, walking in the sea feels great! You can encounter honu while snorkeling! Other tours have boat entries, but Captain Bruce's tour allows entry from the sandbar, snorkeling right above the honu's habitat! The staff's support was also very satisfying, and I highly recommend it!

ちょっと風か強い日でしたが空は晴れ晴れ！
サンドバーは出ていなかったけど、ツアーのタイムスケジュールがあるから仕方がないね。
でも、海の中を歩くって気持ちいいよ！
シュノーケリングではホヌに出会える！
他のツアーはボートエントリー、だけどキャプテンブルースはサンドバーからのエントリーで、ホヌの住処の真上をシュノーケリング！
スタッフのサポートも大満足で、是非おすすめです！

It was a great day filled with great adventure. I saw a bunch of turtles and even Had a few swim a little closer than the 2 meters we were told to give them. The crew was fantastic. They were always checking on us on the boat and were always with in sight in the water.

The only thing I didn’t like was the 42 people (plus the 4 crew members) on board. It felt crowded even when were spread out on the nets and side (hard to move around to and from the bar.) capping the max to 35 guests (plus 4 crew) would have made it an outstanding day.

Has the time of my life, it was a once in a lifetime experience. If I ever had the chance to do it again I wouldn’t hesitate. Guides were great and the shark experience even better. Oh yeah and we saw whales!

It took about 30 minutes to get from the hotel to the airport, taking some back roads and avoiding traffic. It was stress-free and great.

ホテルから空港まで、途中裏道も通って、渋滞につかまる事もなく､30分ぐらいで着きました。ストレスもなく良かったです。

I participated with my elderly mother and husband. The food was very delicious, and the show was wonderful. In particular, the host's talk was entertaining, and we were enveloped in laughter and emotion. The guide was also kind and spoke slowly in easy-to-understand English for Japanese people, which was reassuring. After the show, we immediately got on the bus, so I thought it would be good to use the restroom after finishing the meal. The return bus had quite strong air conditioning, so a jacket is definitely necessary.

高齢の母と主人と3人で参加いたしました。食事もとても美味しくショーも素晴らしかったです。
特に司会の方のトークが面白くて笑いと感動に包まれました。ガイドの方も親切で、日本人にはわかりやすい英語でゆっくり話してくれますので、安心です。ショーが終わったらすぐにバスに乗りますので、食事が終わったところでトイレに行っておくといいと思いました。帰りのバスはかなり冷房がきいていますので必ず上着が必要です。