All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

I went on the 2-hour course. I enjoyed the nature of Kualoa while horseback riding. I explored the filming locations of Jurassic Park and walked through the canyon, and I could see the ocean from horseback. It went by in a flash, but my backside was sore.

２時間コースに行ってきました。乗馬しながら、クアロアの自然を満喫。ジェラシックパーク撮影場所や峡谷内の散策、海が馬上から見れます。あっという間でしたが、お尻が痛かった。

I participated with my 4-year-old grandchild and daughters. While waiting at the hotel, I was surprised when a more impressive bus than I expected came to pick us up. It was about a 40-minute drive from the hotel in Waikiki, enjoying the stunning coastal views. Sea Life Park was smaller and a bit less crowded than I anticipated, but because of that, we were able to participate in various events. Before the main dolphin touch program, my grandchild was thrilled to feed the sea lions, touch baby sea turtles, and feed the little birds. Before booking this program, I inquired with the Japanese branch of Sea Life Park about whether I could participate while holding my 6-month-old baby, but they said no, so either my daughter or I had to wait outside during the program. However, when I asked again before checking in on-site, they surprisingly said it was okay. We paid an additional fee and were all able to go to the dolphin pool. It was about $20 more than the advance reservation price. I wish this kind of information had been properly updated. The actual dolphin touch program left a bit to be desired in terms of content and duration. The return bus ride was neither too long nor too short, making for a perfectly timed stay, and overall, I was satisfied. The cafeteria food in the park was also delicious.

４歳と６か月の孫と娘たちとで参加しました。ホテルで待っていると予想以上に立派なバスが迎えに来てくれて驚きました。ワイキキのホテルから４０分ほど、海沿いの絶景を楽しみながらのドライブでした。シーライフパークは予想よりこじんまりでやや閑散としていましたが、その分色々なイベントに参加出来、メインのイルカタッチの前にアシカにえさをあげたり、ウミガメの赤ちゃんにタッチや小鳥にえさをあげたりと４歳の孫は大喜びでした。このプログラムを予約する前にシーライフパークの日本支社に６か月の赤ちゃんを抱っこして参加できないか問い合わせたところダメとの回答で私か娘のどちらかが、そのプログラムの間外で待たなけらばなりませんでした。　現地でチェックイン前にもう一度聞いてみると、なんとあっさりOK。　追加料金を払って全員イルカのプール前まで行けました。　ただ、事前予約の料金より20ドルくらい高かったです。　このような情報もきちんとアップしていただければと思いました。　で、実際にイルカにタッチプログラムは少し物足りなさが残る内容、時間でした。　帰りのバスの時間も長くもなく丁度程よい滞在で　全体的には満足でした。　パーク内のカフェテリアの食事もおいしかったです。　

The shuttle bus staff were friendly and good!
The activity staff were cheerful and good!
Despite such a beautiful beach, it was never crowded, which was good!
The lunch included in the package was satisfying and good!
Next time, I want to try a different activity!

送迎バスのスタッフも気さくな方でGOOD！
アクティビティのスタッフも明るくてgood!
あんなキレイなビーチなのに混雑とは皆無でgood!
セットに入ってるランチも満足でgood！
今度は、違うアクティビティをやりたいなぁ〜

Very interactive - they do a wonderful job of showing you how things were done back then. You get to help cook some foods (I wish we could have eaten) and get a good look at how they lived! Cousin Billy was funny and very informative, even during our ride from Waikiki to Waimea Valley. The food and drinks did not disappoint either! After dinner the entertainment is second to none - they put on one heck of a show!

We booked VIP and loved sitting up close, but there is not a bad seat in the pavilion.

Our only complaint is that the Toa Luau ruined our other Luau. We attended Toa on Monday and then went to Diamond Head Luau on Thursday and it wasn't even close!!!

Thank you Toa Luau for one of our most memorable experiences while in Hawaii!!

The whole crew was great and the variety of activities made this a great value. Snorkeling reef was a lot of fun. Even on a rainy day this is a great trip.

At first, I was worried about my stamina for the 2-hour mountain bike tour, but it was fine since we stopped for breaks and photo opportunities along the way! The bumpy roads were a bit scary until I got used to the bike, but with some initial practice and knowing how to use the gears, I was able to climb hills smoothly. Although my Japanese isn't very good, the guide was very unique and made the tour exciting, which made for a great memory. I definitely want to recommend this tour to my friends.

最初は2時間のマウンテンバイクツアーで体力的に心配もありましたが、休憩や記念撮影等で止まりながら進んでいくため大丈夫でした！自転車に慣れるまでは道がデコボコのたも少し怖かったですが、最初の練習やギアの使い方次第で坂道もスムーズに登ることが出来ます。日本語はあまり通じませんが、ガイドさんがとてもユニークでツアーを盛り上げてくれるためとても良い記念になりました。友人にも是非勧めたいツアーです。

I utilized the service on October 19. On that day, there was a parade held every year, and the bus arrived at our hotel more than 30 minutes late from the scheduled time. The driver did his best to manage the situation and delivered us to each departure gate, allowing us to board our flight safely, but it was quite hectic. Since the parade is something that is known in advance, how about allowing more time than usual for the pickup?

10月19日を利用しました。
当日は、毎年パレードが催されており、バスは集合時間より30分以上遅れて私たちのホテルに到着しました。
運転手さんが一生懸命対処され、それぞれの出発口まで送り届けてくれて、飛行機には無事乗ることが出来ましたが、かなり慌ただしかったです。
パレードは事前に分かっている事なので、通常のお迎えより時間に余裕を持たせてはいかがでしょうか？

I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful nature on the two-hour course. It felt just like stepping into a movie, and I was satisfied just gazing at the scenery without needing detailed explanations. You can take pictures and selfies with your smartphone or camera, so I think it's best to carry them in a way that keeps them secure around your neck. Even small body bags are required to be stored in lockers, so please be aware that you'll be riding without any bags.

The horses walked calmly in a line, and they even grazed along the way, so there were no moments that felt dangerous. Riding for two hours can make your backside sore! I felt it for two days afterward, haha.

On the downside, the waiting time before the horseback riding was too long, which felt like a waste of time. If you have a rental car, I think it's better to choose the option without transportation.

2時間コースで美しい大自然を満喫できました。まさに映画の中に入り込んだようで、詳しい説明がなくても景色を眺めているだけで満足できます。スマホやカメラで景色や自撮りできますので、首から下げる状態での持ち込みが安心かなとおもいます。小さなボディバッグでさえもロッカーに預けるよう言われますので、手ぶらででの乗馬になりますのでご注意ください。
お馬さんは大人しく隊列をなして歩いてくれ、途中草を食べたりしましたご危険を感じるような場面はありません。 2時間馬にのるため、お尻が痛くなりますよ！私は二日間あと引きました笑
マイナス点としては、乗馬までの待ち時間が長すぎて時間を無駄にしてしまうこと。レンタカーなどがある方は送迎不要を選択されるのが良いかと思います。

There were various tours available, but this e-bike tour had about 15 participants in total.

On the day of the tour, it was raining and the roads were bad, which made me quite anxious. However, the guides were there to support us from the front and back, so I was able to ride with peace of mind.

I felt there were a few more hills than expected, but with the electric bike, it felt like it was pushing me along, and I could easily pedal up the hills, making it very comfortable!

The tour included visits to about five movie filming spots. While participants on other bus tours were taking photos from inside the vehicle, we were able to get off at each location during the e-bike tour and take pictures, which was a great aspect of this experience.

Additionally, we were able to navigate narrow paths and climb hills unique to the e-bike tour, leading to spots with stunning views, which was fantastic.

I wish the weather had been better, though. My clothes and shoes ended up soaking wet and covered in mud. (laughs)

But that was also part of the fun, so it was all good!

The guides were very friendly and actively encouraged us to take photos, so I think you'll really enjoy it!

様々なツアーがありましたが、こちらのeバイクツアーは全員で15名ほどでした。

当日は雨で道が悪くとても不安でしたが、
ガイドさんが前後についてサポートしてくれるので
安心して乗ることが出来ました。

坂道が少し多い印象でしたが
電動自転車が押してくれるような感覚で
軽く漕いだだけで登れるので
とても楽チンでした！！

ツアー内容は5箇所ほどの
映画撮影スポットを巡るものでしたが
ほかのバスツアーの方々は車内から撮影していましたが
eバイクツアーでは各所で降車して
写真撮影することができたので
その点がとても良かったです。

また、eバイクツアーならではの
細道や坂道を登ったりして
景色一望できるスポットなどもあり
とても良かったです。

天気が良ければもっとよかったな～と思います。
実際服も靴もびしゃびしゃで
泥まみれになりました。笑

それも楽しかったので良かったです！

ガイドの方々もとても気さくで
写真撮影なども進んで行ってくれるので
とても楽しめると思います！

I’m really glad I chose this tour for my first snorkeling experience among various options! The two instructors were very experienced and taught us everything in great detail. It was also very reassuring to have instructions in Japanese. I decided to rent a wetsuit on the day, and they were very accommodating with that as well. Everyone participating in the tour was friendly and nice, making for a very enjoyable time. Thanks to this tour, I was able to learn how to breathe properly and clear my ears. We snorkeled from one end of Hanauma Bay to the other for an hour. Afterward, they explained where we swam by showing us an aerial view of Hanauma Bay, which was also moving. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see any turtles, but I was able to see a lot of fish.

色々なツアーがある中から初めてシュノーケリングをする私はこのツアーを選んでとてもよかった！と思います。
インストラクターのお二人は経験豊かでとても丁寧に細かいことまで教えてくださいます。日本語で教えてもらえることもとても安心です。ウェットスーツを当日借りることにしましたが、それにも快く対応してくださいました。ツアーに参加されている方々も皆さん気さくでいい方ばかりでとても楽しい時間が過ごせました。呼吸の仕方と耳抜きをこのツアーに参加したお陰で私は習得できました。1時間ハナウマベイの端から端までシュノーケリングします。終わってからどこを泳いだかをハナウマベイを上から見て説明してくださり、それも感動します。残念ながら亀には会えなかったですが、たくさんの魚を見ることができました。

Well organised excursion to see the Arizona Memorial with sightseeing of Honolulu surroundings. There was also an option to add on more to this trip eg the Missouri ship. A little more time at the Pearl Harbour centre would have been better, however the short time at the actual Arizona Memorial was as per the rules of the memorial, and not set by the tour itself. The film before the trip to the actual memorial was excellent. I am mobility impaired and was using a walker, and found my needs amply catered for, and was made to feel valued and welcome.

We had a great time snorkeling in Hanauma Bay with Blue Hawaii Divers. I am not a great swimmer, but our guide helped make me feel comfortable. I felt at ease even when we were out in deeper parts of the bay (~20 ft, I’d guess). We saw so many fish. Snorkeling is a must-do experience, and I think paying for a guided tour is worth it for their expertise and tips. We compared several guided snorkel options before booking this one, and we found this one to be the best value.
Just some other info: we met the group at Hanauma Bay rather than getting picked up, and it was easy to find the meetup spot. Everyone wears an inflatable life vest. The guides had water and chips for everyone after. They also took pictures with a GoPro during our snorkel activity, which were made freely available on the company’s Facebook page.

I experienced a two-hour course without transportation. It was the first time for all three of us to ride horses, but the horses were well-trained and it was fine. Above all, I was impressed by the magnificent scenery while swaying on the horse's back. I also saw an attraction for riding buggies, but it seemed quite dusty, so I overwhelmingly recommend horseback riding instead. However, the staff's friendliness was lacking, and there was no service to take family photos during the ride. Also, if you're unlucky, the helmets you are given can be quite smelly from sweat. I noticed some people brought thin towels to avoid the smell.

送迎無しの2時間コースを体験しました。
家族3人とも乗馬は初めてでしたが、馬は良く調教されていて大丈夫でした。何より馬の背に揺られながら眺める壮大な景観に感激しました。バギーに乗るアトラクションも見かけましたが、そちらは砂埃が大変そうで、乗馬の方が圧倒的にお勧めです。
ただ、スタッフの愛想が今ひとつで、途中で家族の写真を撮ってくれる等のサービスはありませんでした。また運が悪いと渡されるヘルメットが結構汗臭いことがあります。匂いが付かないように薄手のタオルを持ってきている方もおられました。

I thoroughly enjoyed Germaines Luau especially since it was on the beach.
The food was very good, the show was outstanding.
This has been by far the best luau that I have attended and would
come back and do it again.

We had so much fun, our tour guides really made the experience fun with their humor. Would definitely go back next time were in Hawaii.

I have used this service before. I forgot how I used it, but this time I was traveling alone and was able to ask for directions in Japanese to get to the pickup point. I requested to be taken to my hotel, but you can also get dropped off at Ala Moana Center before entering Waikiki. I think it's a good option for killing time if you arrive early in the morning.

以前も利用しました。どう利用したかは忘れてしまってましたが今回は1人旅行でしたが乗り場まで日本語で聞きながらいけました。
ホテルまで送ってもらうために依頼しましたがワイキキに入る前にアラモアナセンターでおりたりできます。早朝についてしまったときなど時間つぶしにはよいと思います。

After boarding the cruiser and heading out about ten minutes, we started in order. Since we were going to do it, we chose the highest course. As we sat on the bench together and lifted our bodies, we floated back and gradually rose higher and higher. There were moments when it shook violently, causing a sense of fear, but the breathtaking views made us forget all that. Looking at the sparkling blue sea and sky with Diamond Head in sight, the experience ended in no time. I highly recommend the highest course if you're going to do it. The feeling of fear probably isn't much different. Lastly, since you can dip your lower body in the sea, wearing swim trunks is recommended.

クルーザーに乗り十分程沖に出て順番にスタート
どうせやるならと一番高いコースへ。
ベンチに2人で腰掛け身体を浮かした瞬間、後ろにふわっと浮いてどんどん上に上がって行きます。たまに激しく揺れて恐怖を感じる瞬間もありましたがとにかくそれを忘れる程の絶景。とにかくキラキラ輝く青い海と空にダイヤモンドヘッドを見ているとあっという間に終わりが来ました。やるなら一番高いコースがオススメです。たぶん恐怖感に大差ありません。最後に海に下半身をつけられるので下は海パンがオススメです。

All I can say is it was exactly what we wanted. Great Great and Great!

I was right to do it with my friends ^ ^
It was so much fun!!!!!!!
I want to do it again when I come to Hawaii~ ^ ^

友達とやって正解でした^ ^
とても楽しかったです！！！！！
またハワイにきたらやりたい〜^ ^

I was a bit worried about parasailing since I'm not good with heights, but my sister really wanted to try it, so I decided to give it a shot!!! At first, I was scared, but once we went up, I was amazed by the incredible view☆ I asked the staff to take pictures from below (which costs extra), but once we were up there, I realized I had some spare time and regretted not bringing my phone with me, haha. I really wanted to take pictures from the sky too!!!

The landing was also handled well, and it was soooo much fun☆ Next time I go, I definitely want to bring my phone up with me and challenge myself again (^ー^)

パラセーリングで、高いところが苦手で初めはどうかな。。。と思っていたのですが、妹からのしたいという希望があり挑戦してみました！！！初めは怖かったけど、上に上がったら最高の景色に感動しました☆下からの写真はスタッフさんにお願いしたのですが(有料です)、上に上がったらいがいと余裕もあり携帯を持っていけばよかったと後悔w　上空からの写真も撮りたかったーーー！！！
着水もしてもらって、とーーーっても楽しかったです☆
次に行ったときもは、しっかり携帯も上空に持っていってチャレンジしたいと思います(^ー^)

This is my second time in Hawaii! This time, my wife and I went parasailing for the first time.

We had a great time with two other Japanese couples and a family with a Japanese wife, making a total of four groups.

The pickup was on time and very close to the hotel, which was easy to find.

It was early in the morning in mid-October, but the wind felt nice as we went higher and higher, and my wife and I were super excited to see the boat getting smaller!

The view of Waikiki Beach and the famous hotels from the ocean was truly amazing!

The price was reasonable, but tips are separate, so be sure to prepare for that!

ハワイは2回目！今回は思いきり遊ぶぞということで妻と初パラセーリングでした。

同じ日本人カップル2組と奥様が日本人のご家族と計4組で当日は楽しませてもらいました。

迎えも時間通りにホテルのすぐ近くまで来てくれてわかりやすかったです。

10月の中旬の朝一番からでしたが風も気持ちよくドンドン高くなっていき、ボートが小さくなる姿に妻とテンションマックスになりました！

沖から見るワイキキビーチや有名なホテルの景色も本当に最高でした！

お値段も手頃でしたがチップは別なので用意は必要ですよ^_^

It was really great. There were a lot of dishes, but it was a bit difficult to line up. The show was wonderful.

すごく良くよかったです。料理は沢山ありましが、並ぶのが少し大変でした。ショウは素晴らしいものでした。

I didn't use a rental car, so the shuttle bus was very helpful. Last time I didn't make a reservation, but this time I did. I got a bit lost at the exit, but I managed to arrive at the reception and was taken to my accommodation. Thank you very much.

私はレンタカーを利用しないので、送迎シャトルバスは助かります。前回は予約をしなかったので、今回は予約をしてきました。出口で迷いましたが何とか受付に到着し、宿泊先に送ってもらいました。ありがとうございました。

When being picked up by the shuttle bus, we had to wait quite a while because someone who was supposed to get on at a certain hotel didn't show up by the scheduled time. I was getting frustrated, thinking, "What if we miss the pool opening time?" but we managed to make it just in time.
The attractions offered a mix of thrilling rides and relaxing experiences, and we had a great time. Even though we were a couple of middle-aged folks, we unabashedly returned to our childhood, squealing with joy.

迎えのバスにピックアップしてもらう際、あるホテルで乗るはずの人が予定時刻になっても現れずずいぶん待たされてしまいました。「プールの開園時間に遅れるのでは…」とイライラしましたが、どうにか間に合いました。
アトラクションはスリル系あり、のんびりゆったり系ありで十分楽しめました。当方アラフィフのおじさんおばさんでしたが、恥ずかしげもなくキャーキャーと童心に帰っちゃいました。

It was the best experience! The staff were very kind, which was great. You can see all of Waikiki, and the blue ocean was wonderful.

最高の経験でした！
スタッフの方がとても親切だったので良かったです。
ワイキキを一望できるし青い海も素敵でした。

The night before and the morning of the event, there was an incredible thunderstorm (the Talai Road in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village was flooded), so I was worried whether the activity would go ahead as planned. Fortunately, the rain stopped by dawn, and the shuttle bus arrived, allowing us to head to Kualoa Ranch safely.

During the attraction, three instructors accompanied us, humorously teaching us how to put on the harness and the precautions to take during the activity. Once we started the zip line, it was as refreshing as I had expected. However, I might be being greedy by saying this, but since the scenery was pretty much the same everywhere, it felt a bit repetitive towards the end, regardless of the length of the course. That said, given that zip line accidents have occurred in other parts of the world, I am grateful to the instructors for ensuring we could enjoy it safely.

実は前日の夜から当日朝にかけてものすごい雷雨(宿泊先のヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ前のタリアロードが冠水するほど)で予定通り催行されるのか心配でした。幸い明け方には雨が上がり、迎えのバスも来て無事にクアロア牧場に向かうことが出来ました。
アトラクションでは３人のインストラクターが付いて、ハーネスの装着の仕方やアトラクション中の注意点などをユーモアを交えながら教えてくださいました。いざ始まったジップラインは予想通り、気分爽快でした。ただ(こんなことを言うのは欲張りかもしれませんが)景色はどこもだいたい同じなため、コースの長短こそあれワンパターンに感じてしまって最後のほうは少し飽きてしまいました。とは言え、世界のよその地域ではジップラインの事故が起きている中、安全に遊ぶことが出来たのでインストラクターの方には感謝あるのみです。

The crew was kind and all very fun, which was great. This was my third time participating, and the lunch was very delicious. I was also able to take pictures of the sacred turtles in Hawaii. It was an activity I definitely want to do again next time.

クルーも優しくて、楽しい方ばかりでとても良かったです。
今回3回目の参加で昼食もとてもおいしくて、ハワイでは神聖なカメの写真も撮ることができました。
次回も是非行きたいアクティビティでした。

I had hoped for a morning tour, but since there were no openings, I joined the afternoon tour instead. I was worried about the water depth, but there was indeed water up to my knees at the sandbar. Still, I was able to see the boundary between the deep blue sea and the clear light blue water, and the scenery was very beautiful. It seems that the encounter rate with sea turtles on this tour is high; they came close to us not only while snorkeling but also when we were in the shallow water. In addition to snorkeling, we could also do activities like stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing. For those who are anxious about snorkeling, it seems there are other activities available to enjoy. As for the meal, we were served Leonard's malasadas right after boarding. They were freshly baked and still warm, so they were very delicious. The barbecue was also served buffet-style, allowing us to eat as much as we wanted. The food was tasty, so I recommend going with an empty stomach. The guides were all very friendly, and I had a great time.

午前のツアーを希望していましたが、空きがなくて午後のツアーに参加しました。水深を心配していましたが、やはりサンドバーでも、膝まで水がありました。それでも、 青く濃い海と澄んだ水色の海の境界は見ることができ、景色はとても良かったです。また、こちらのツアーでのウミガメの遭遇率は高いようで、シュノーケルの時はもちろん、浅瀬にいた時にもカメの方から近寄ってきてくれました。 アクティビティは、シュノーケルの他、SAPやカヌーもできました。シュノーケルに不安がある方は、他のことをして遊べるようです。食事は、乗船してすぐにレナーズのマラサダが配られました。まだ温かい焼き立てをいただけるので、とても美味しかったです。バーベキューもビュッフェ形式で好きなものを好きなだけ食べられます。味も美味しいので、お腹を空かせて行くことをオススメします。ガイドさんもみなさん感じが良く、楽しい時間を過ごせました。

I participated in a class starting at 3 PM. After watching a video at the shop on the first floor of the hotel, we walked to the ocean. We practiced on land before taking turns surfing. There were about 10 people in the group lesson, with 3 instructors. They taught us while occasionally mixing in some broken Japanese. For now, everyone in my family was able to stand up. As for whether we were actually riding the waves, that's a bit questionable... I was able to enjoy surfing in Hawaii!

15時からのクラスに参加しました。ホテル1階のお店でビデオを見てから歩いて海へ。陸で練習してから順番に波乗り。グループレッスンで10人くらいいました。先生は3人。時々片言の日本語混ぜながら教えていただきました。取りあえず家族は皆立つことは出来ました。波に乗っているかというと少しあやしいかな‥
ハワイでサーフィンを楽しむことができました〜

This was my third experience with parasailing (the first in Hawaii). The height of 150 meters was exhilarating! The deep blue color of the ocean below was something I had never seen before, and it was truly moving. After enjoying a brief aerial float, I plunged into the sea, and I couldn't help but laugh.

After our turn, it seemed there was a malfunction with the equipment, although the cause was unclear. Unfortunately, the family waiting after us had to return to the port without being able to fly, and I felt very sorry for them.

パラセイリング自体は３度目の経験(ハワイでは初めて)でした。
さすがに150ﾒｰﾄﾙの高さは気分爽快！特に見下ろす海の色が深い青色で、あんな海の色を見るのは初めてで感動しました。しばしの空中遊泳を楽しんだ後は海にジャボン。思わず笑ってしまいました。
私たちの順番が終わった後、原因ははっきりしませんでしたが器具に不具合が生じたらしく、後に控えていた親子は飛べないまま港に帰ることになり、彼らには大変気の毒でした。