All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

It was my first time flying with Hawaiian Airlines, and the check-in counter was hard to find. There was a situation where all the Japanese passengers got off at the Hawaiian Airlines section for flights to the mainland United States due to the driver's explanation in only English. Fortunately, I noticed it by looking at the display board, but I never expected that the Hawaiian Airlines counters would be separated.

初めてのハワイアン航空で、カウンターが分かりにくいところでした。
英語のみ話す運転手さんの説明で、日本人たちはアメリカ本国行きのハワイアン航空ところで全員下りてしまうというトラブルがありました。
わたしが掲示板を見て気づいたからよかったものの、まさかハワイアン航空のカウンターが分かれているなんて思いもしませんでした。

As the title suggests, I was nervous watching others ride, but once I actually got on, it felt amazing. The pilots were also really funny, and I was able to laugh the whole time I was on board.

However, I think it's better to have a light meal before riding, as the boat can sway quite a bit, especially with the wind.

タイトルの通りで、他の人が乗っているのをみて、緊張しましたが、実際に乗ってみると、最高に気持ち良かったです。
また、操縦士さんたちもとっても面白い人たちで、乗っている間、ずっと笑っていられました。

ただし、風が吹けば船の移動も含めてかなり揺れるので、乗る前の食事は軽めにしておいたほうがいいと思います。

I was picked up from the airport and taken to the condominium. I'm glad I arrived smoothly.

空港からコンドミニアムまで送迎して頂きました。
スムーズに到着して良かったです。
^_^ ^_^ ^_^

The timing was early November. It was cloudy with no sun, and it was cold. If there had been wind, I would have frozen to death. The tour guide said the sea was peaceful with almost no waves, but I still felt a bit seasick.

The biggest mistake was not considering the high tide times. (I think it would have been good to have a prior explanation when making the reservation.) I participated in the morning tour, but it coincided exactly with high tide, and even in shallow areas, the water was up to my chest. I couldn't walk on the sandy bottom as seen in the photos.

It was cold when I got in the water, and I felt seasick when I got back on the boat, so there was no escape. If there had been sandy areas, it would have been better...

In any case, since it's an activity involving nature, whether you can take great photos depends on the weather. It was nice to see sea turtles, and I enjoyed the stand-up paddleboarding as well.

時期は11月頭。曇りで太陽が出ず、寒かった。
もし風があったら凍え死んでた。波はほとんどなくpeacefulな海だとツアーガイドは言っていたが、それでも少し酔った。
一番失敗したのは、満潮の時間を考えなかったこと。（予約時に事前説明があっても良かったと思う）午前ツアーで参加したが、満潮の時間とちょうど被り、浅い所でも胸の深さまであった。写真で見るように砂地を歩くことはできなかった。
海に入ると寒いし、船に上がると酔うしで逃げ場がなかった。砂地があればまだ。。。

いずれにせよ自然相手のアクティビティなので、映える写真が撮れるかどうかも天候次第。
ウミガメが見れたのは良かった。SUPも楽しめた。

I have been using it every time recently. The prices are affordable and the reservation process is easy, which is helpful. This time, the front of the car had a luggage rack, and I could clearly see the driver pushing the luggage with their foot, which was a bit concerning.

最近毎回利用してます。料金も安く予約も簡単なので助かります。今回車内前方が荷物棚になっていて、ドライバーさんが足で荷物を押すのが丸見えでちょっと気になりました。

I attended Rock-A-Hula for the first time this past week and it was really entertaining! I went with a couple friends and we chose the Green Room Tour. With this package we were sat at a stage-level table so we were closest to the performers. The three course meal included lobster, beef tenderloin, salmon and was completed with a yummy mac-nut pineapple gelato. The cocktails were really good, my favorite was the lychee martini! It was really fun to be able to take photos with Michael Jackson before the show and they also offered us a complimentary glass of champagne. The show was very exciting and entertaining; my favorite performer was the local artist Meliana. All of the dancers, musicians, and singers were very talented and seemed like they all had a ton of fun up on stage. Overall, it was a great night and I would recommend it to anyone on vacation wanting a fun and entertaining night out.

My family enjoyed the UTV experience and the outstanding view of the Kaulua Ranch!

I was able to see sea turtles quite closely, and the ocean was very beautiful and moving. During snorkeling, I couldn't find many sea turtles.

海ガメがかなり近くで見れましたし、海もとてもきれいで感動的でした。シュノーケルの時はあまり海ガメを見つけれませんでした。

First, before entering the venue, I enjoyed stylish drinks and snacks. I was surprised by the luxurious atmosphere from the start!

During dinner, I was delighted to have dishes like lobster and coconut ice cream that made me feel like I was in Hawaii. At the show, I got to see the hula dance performance I was looking forward to, along with songs from a rock singer. The hula dancers each showcased their unique and captivating styles, which was a lot of fun. The most memorable and exciting part was the songs and dances of Michael Jackson. On the way back, I even got to take a photo with Michael Jackson!

I was very satisfied with the luxurious dinner and show! I highly recommend it if you come to Hawaii!

まず、会場に入る前におしゃれな飲み物とおつまみを楽しめました。初めから豪華でびっくりです！
ディナーでは、ロブスターやココナッツアイスなどが食べられ、ハワイを感じられる料理で嬉しかったです。ショーではお目当てのフラダンスショーに、ロック歌手の歌を聞くことができました。フラダンスでは、ダンサー1人ひとりの個性ある魅力的なダンスを見ることができ楽しかったです。また、一番印象に残り、盛り上がったのはマイケルジャクソンさんの歌とダンスでした。帰りにマイケルジャクソンさんと写真も撮ってもらいました！
豪華なディナーとショーで大満足です！！ハワイに来たらとてもおすすめです！

I surprised my daughter with a lei service, and she was shocked and very happy. Coming to Hawaii really lifted her spirits. Since they were fresh flowers, I couldn't bring them back to Japan, but they made for great memories in photos.

娘にはサプライズでレイサービスをうけたので，彼女はビックリ，とても喜んでいました。ハワイに来たんだと，一気に気分が盛り上がりました。生花なので，日本には持って帰れませんでしたが，写真に撮りよい思い出になりました。

I felt安心 (safe) with Veltra again this time.

It seems that there are no activities in Japan where you can ride on the back or belly of a dolphin, so I think it's irresistible for dolphin and animal lovers. I was nervous before it started, but Mike, who explained in Japanese, was kind and thorough, and he watched over us, so by the time it began, I was excited. Trainer Maria was energetic and gentle, and I was able to relax and have a truly great experience. It was a Halloween event, but since it was sunny, it wasn't cold (it was cold after taking a shower, though), and once I got dressed, my hair dried quickly, so there were no problems at all.

Veltraさんで今回も安心できました。

日本ではイルカの背中やお腹に乗るアクティビティはないようなので、イルカや動物好きにはたまらないと思います。
始まるまで緊張していましたが、日本語の説明のマイクさんが親切丁寧に説明して下さって、見守ってくれたので、始まる頃にはワクワクしてきて、トレーナーのマリアさんは元気で優しく、リラックスして本当に良い体験ができました。
ハロウィンの参加でしたが、晴れていたので寒くなく(シャワーを浴びると寒かったですが)服を着たら髪もすぐ乾いて何の問題もなかったです。

They picked me up on time at the hotel lobby. The driver was a very fun man. I had a great time with the multinational people who shared the same boat. Motion sickness medication is a must. And above all, the boat staff were the best! They were playful and fun! If I ever go to Hawaii again, I will definitely do this again.

時間通りホテルのロビーに迎えに来てくれました。ドライバーの方大変楽しい男性でした。同じボートに同乗した多国籍の方々とも和気あいあい、盛り上がりました。酔い止め薬は必須です。そして何と言ってもボートのスタッフさん最高！
お茶目で楽しい！　ハワイに行く事があったら是非またします。

I mistakenly went to the wrong meeting point for my return, but they quickly checked for a car that could be arranged and took care of it. I am grateful. I look forward to next time as well.

帰りの集合場所を間違えてしまったのですが、回せる車があるかすぐ確認して手配してくださいました。感謝しています。また次もよろしくおねがいいたします。

I stayed at a condominium this time, and I was very grateful for the shuttle service right to the front door. Other companies often only go to nearby hotels.

I had some concerns because I had read reviews mentioning that they didn't arrive on time, but they were only about 5 minutes late, and I was able to arrive at the airport early, which made me very satisfied!

They mentioned that I should definitely print out the reservation screen, but I never had to show the paper once. (laughs)

今回コンドミニアムに泊まったのですが、目の前までの送迎がとてもありがたかったです。
他の会社は近くのホテルまでが多かったので。

また口コミで時間通りにこないなどとみたことあったので不安だったのですが、5分遅れくらいで、空港にも早めにつかことができて、大変満足です！

予約画面を必ずプリントアウトしてくださいとのことだったのですが、紙を見せることは一度もありませんでした。笑

The captain was very fun and made us feel relaxed. I had asked him not to drop me in the water (the sea), but it felt like he expertly adjusted it so that only my lower body, or rather my butt, would touch the water—probably on purpose. It was a laughing and enjoyable time.

キャプテンがとても楽しい方で和みました。水(海)に落とさないでとお願いしてたのに絶妙にお尻というか下半身だけ水につくよう調整された気がします、たぶんわざとかと。笑って楽しい時間でした。

My husband wanted to try parasailing last time, but I really couldn't do it, so he held back. This time, I prepared myself for tears and took on the challenge. I decided to go for 150 meters based on reviews. Until the moment I took off, I was really scared and trembling, but once I was in the air, it felt so light and the view was incredibly beautiful, so I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! I didn't add on photo shooting, but I thought it might have been nice to have a keepsake! I interacted with the others on the boat and we took pictures of each other during the flight, so I recommend that too. It's definitely an activity I want to do again! I think motion sickness medication is a must.

主人が前回したいと言っていましたが私が本当にダメで我慢してもらったパラセーリング。今回は泣くの覚悟で挑みました。口コミを参考にどうせならと150メートル。自分が飛ぶ瞬間までは本当に恐怖で震えていましたが飛んでみるとふわっとして景色がすごく綺麗なので自分でも驚く程楽しむ事が出来ました！写真撮影の追加はしなかったのですが記念にしても良かったかなと思いました！乗り合わせた方々とやりとりして飛ぶ瞬間を撮りあったりしたのでそんなのもオススメです(^^)是非またやりたいアクティビティです♪酔い止めは必須かと思います(^^)

Thank you for your assistance this time.
I suddenly decided to book a tour just two days later. I appreciate how kindly you responded to my last-minute request.
Everyone in our group was a beginner at horseback riding, and we had an 11-year-old child and a 73-year-old mother with us, so I was a bit anxious. However, they explained how to ride in detail beforehand, and surprisingly, it went quite smoothly! It was incredibly fun.
Above all, our guide, Kazuchan, was very kind! Thank you very much!
I will definitely book an optional tour with you again next time.

この度はお世話になりました。
急に思い立ち、2日後のツアーを申し込みました。その後こちらの無理な依頼にも親切に対応して下さって感謝しています。
全員乗馬は初心者で、11歳の子供と73歳になる母もいましたので少し不安はありましたが、乗り方も事前に詳しく教えてくれましたので、案外スムーズに乗れました！最高に楽しかったです。
何よりガイドのかずちゃんさんがとても親切でした！ありがとうございました！
また次回もこちらの方でオプショナルツアーを申し込みます。

If you come to Honolulu, this is the number one thing you should do! The view is amazing, and the staff are very friendly, so I was able to enjoy it with my friends without any worries! I want to do it again!

ホノルル来たら
これはやった方が良いナンバー1！
景色も最高だし
スタッフの方がとても親切で
不安なく友達と楽しめました！
またやりたいです！

The driver's explanation was easy to understand, and I had a fun horseback riding experience! It was a very fulfilling day. Thank you very much. Next time, I would like to participate in the canyon tour! Places I visited:
* Coffee Farm
* Dole
* Alii Beach
* Haleiwa Town free time
* Beach horseback riding
* Nut Farm

ドライバーさんの説明もわかりやすく
楽しい乗馬の時間を過ごせました！
とても充実した1日でした。
ありがとうございました。
今度は、溪谷ツアーに参加してみたいです！
行ったところ。
＊コーヒーファーム
＊Dole
＊アリイビーチ
＊ハレイワタウン自由行動
＊海辺乗馬
＊ナッツファーム

I saw about 10 sharks really close up. It was more thrilling than I expected, and it was amazing.
The worst part was the seasickness. The boat on the way there rocked so much that it felt extreme, like waves you wouldn't normally encounter in Japan. We forgot, but taking motion sickness medication is a must. Even with it, the experience might still make you feel nauseous.

サメは、すごく近くに10匹程度みえます。思っていた以上の迫力で、最高でした。
最悪なのは、船酔い。特に行きの船は、これでもかってくらい、揺れます。日本では、まず出向しないくらいの波です。私たちは、忘れてしまいましたが、酔い止め必須です。あっても、あれは、酔うかもしれないレベルです。

There were few fish, and the only things to see were artificial structures and a sunken ship. I started to feel sleepy. The only time I got excited was when I was on the boat heading to the submarine, feeling the wind... I think it would have been more enjoyable if there had been more marine life. This isn't really the tour company's fault, though...

魚も少ないし見るものと言えば人工的に沈めた枠とか沈没船かな。眠くなってしまいました。テンションが上がったところと言えば潜水艦に向かう船で風に吹かれてるときかな・・・。もう少し生き物がいてくれたら楽しかったと思う。こればっかりはツアー会社のせいじゃないけど・・・。

Make sure to bring plenty of water! I think it's best to have at least 500ml per person! Wear sneakers and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and bring a towel to wipe off sweat. Don't forget sun protection if you don't want to get sunburned! Even though there was assistance, I felt it was quite a tough tour. I had been eating a lot of heavy food during the trip, so I thought, "This is good exercise!" The guide was creative and made it exciting, and we were able to take many great photos at the shooting points! Other activities looked really fun too, so I definitely want to go again!

必ず水分を持って行って下さい！
1人500ml以上はあった方がいいと思います！
汚れてもいいスニーカー服装と汗ふくタオル
日焼けしたくない人は対策忘れずに！
アシスト付きとはいえ
まぁまぁタフなツアーだと感じました。
旅行中ボリューミーなものばかり食べて居たので
いい運動！と頑張りました。
引率の方が工夫して盛り上げてくれて
撮影場所のポイントでいい写真がたくさん撮れました！
他のアクティビティもとても楽しそうだったのでまた行きたいと思います！！

We participated with our child! At first, my son was scared, but thanks to the staff, he ended up having a great time in the sea! They prepared a floating carpet on the water for the kids to play on, provided toys, and for those who didn't go snorkeling, they offered a small boat tour, making it a really enjoyable program! The food was delicious and fantastic too!

Above all, the staff was kind! We are grateful for their consideration in making sure both us and our child had fun! It was amazing to see sea turtles too!

子連れでの参加でした！が心配なく、初めに怖がっていた息子もスタッフさんのおかげで最後には楽しく海での時間を過ごしていました！！子ども達が遊べるように海の上に浮かぶじゅうたんのようなものを用意してくれて、その上でおもちゃを用意してくれたり、シュノーケリングをしなかった人には小さなボートで周遊してくれたり、すごく楽しめるプログラムでした！ご飯も美味しくて最高でした！！
とにかくスタッフが親切です！私達や子どもにまで楽しめるよう配慮して下さり感謝しています！ウミガメも見れて最高でした！

Since there are good options available, I think it would be better to include the details on the tour page.

The photos and videos were $79. Groups that opted for this option wear special rubber bands, which allows them to receive priority for photos. I was satisfied with the results. However, picking up the USB at the office near DFS the next day was a bit of a hassle. It would be nice if they could send it to Japan for an additional $15.

The wetsuit was $10. I tend to get hot, but it was a good decision to wear it. The seawater was quite cold.

せっかく良いオプションがあるので、
詳細をツアーページに記載した方がよいと思います。

写真&動画は$79でした。
このオプションを申し込んだグループは専用のゴムバンドを身に着けます。
そうする事で優先的に写真をとってくれます。出来栄えは満足です。
ただ翌日以降にUSBを
DFS付近のオフィスに受け取りにいくのがちょっとめんどう。
+$15で日本に送ってくれるような・・・

ウエットスーツ
$10でした。
暑がりですが着ておいて正解でした。
結構、海水が冷たかったです。

The content of the show was diverse and very enjoyable without being boring.

When you arrive at the reception, you need to obtain a printed paper with a barcode. Just to be safe, I arrived around 16:40, and there were only about two groups ahead of me in the general line. Since you sit in a vertical line, if you arrive late, you might end up behind tall people, making it hard to see, so I recommend arriving early. Those with priority definitely get in before the general admission, so there is quite a wait between entry and the commemorative photo session. Even after being seated, you have to wait for those who arrived later, so it can feel long while holding a drink. With the buffet-style food, you can only go around once, and because there are many people, you will have to wait. I recommend taking a larger portion of food. If you don’t mind waiting, it’s not a problem, but since it’s in a foreign country with English all around, it can feel like you're waiting longer than the time spent watching the show. However, surprisingly, there were no children throwing tantrums, perhaps because they understood it was a special place.

ショーの内容はバラエティ豊かで飽きずにとても良かったです。

受付に到着したら、バーコードが印字された紙の発行が必要です。念のため16：40ごろに到着したら、一般では前には2組ほどしかいなかったです。縦並びに座るので遅くくると背の高い人の後ろになって見にくくなるので、早めがオススメです。一般より上の方が断然優先なので、入場から記念撮影の間がとにかく待ちます。着席しても、今度は後ろに並んでる人から遅めにきた人まで待つのでドリンク片手に長い。1周しか取れないブュッフェスタイルのフードを取るにも、人数が多いだけあって待ちます。フードは多めに取ることをお勧めします。並ぶのは苦じゃない方ですが、異国で英語が飛び交う中なので、ショー見てる時間より長いんじゃないかって感じてしまいます。でも、子供は意外にも特別な場所ということが分かるせいかぐずってる子はいませんでした。

You don't need to arrive before the reception time since others are quite relaxed about it. It's not a first-come, first-served situation...

Once the submarine dives, it stabilizes, so I didn't feel nauseous or experience any pressure changes. I joined a tour without a Japanese guide, but if you're just looking to enjoy the ocean, it's not a problem.

The handsome guide, Jordan, was hard to understand at all. I found the earphone guide a bit bothersome and took it off halfway through. I was satisfied to see turtles and sharks.

受付時間前に行かなくても他の方がルーズなので大丈夫です。早い者勝ちとかではないので・・・
潜水艦は潜ると安定してるので気持ち悪くなったり気圧が変になることはなかったです。
日本語ガイドがいないツアーに参加しましたが、純粋に海を楽しむなら問題ないです。
イケメンガイドさんのジョーダンが全く分からないくらいです。イヤホンガイドは途中面倒くさくて外してしまいました。亀やサメも見れて満足です。

You can enjoy parasailing, and since you go out into the bay by boat, you can view Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea. Although Japanese is not spoken, the staff is accustomed to Japanese guests, so I think you don't need to worry.

パラセイリングはもちろん、ボートで湾内に出るので、海側からワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを眺めることができます。日本語は通じませんが、スタッフの方が日本人に慣れているので心配ないと思います。

We participated as a family of five on the 90m ride. Our children are 8 and 6 years old, and the 8-year-old brother, who isn't a fan of roller coasters, ended up crying on the boat and couldn't go on. Instead, I went twice. The younger child said it was fun and wants to do it again. If you are prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take something beforehand!

90ｍに家族5人で参加しました。
子供は8歳と6歳で8歳のお兄ちゃんは元々ｼﾞｪｯﾄｺｰｽﾀｰなど好きではないので案の定船の上で大泣きで出来ませんでした。
その代わりに私が2回飛びました。
下の子は楽しいと言ってもう一回やりたいと言っています。
船酔いする方はあらかじめ飲んでいった方が良いかも！！

The weather was clear, and I enjoyed the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from above, experiencing sights that can't be seen from the ground. It felt like I was a bird.

We paired up and had about a 10-minute aerial walk. There wasn't unnecessary conversation, but if you wanted, they offered to take photos and provided a chapon service, which was efficient and nice.

We boarded the boat with six pairs and took turns parasailing, but since there was some waiting time on the boat, I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication about 30 minutes before boarding.

Since the location was in the developing Ward area, we declined the return shuttle and enjoyed lunch at the newly opened Merriman's in Waikiki before heading back.

It was a memorable day in Hawaii. Thank you, Veltra!

天気は快晴、空からワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを見渡せ、地上からは見られない景色を堪能しました。
まるで鳥になった気分です。
2人一組、だいたい10分程度の空中散歩です。
必要以上な会話はないけれど、希望すれば写真やチャポンサービスしてくれたりと、サービスに無駄がなくよかったです。
わたしたちは、6組が一緒に船に乗り込み、順番にパラセーリングしましたが、船上での待ち時間があるので、酔いやすい方は乗船30分前くらいに酔い止めをのまれることをお勧めします。
場所は、開発の進むワード地区であった為、帰りの送迎は遠慮し、ワイキキに新しくオープンしたメリマンズで昼食を満喫し帰りました。
ハワイでの思い出に残る一日になりました。
ベルトラさんありがとうございます。

Chief's Luau was such a fun experience. The chief was such a funny person and made me laugh the entire time during the luau. The show was very intriguing, the Chief likes to have the audience take part in the show which made the experience personal. The weather was great the day I went so there was no rain at all which helped make the experience more enjoyable. The food was okay it wasn't something extraordinary but it was still good. My favorite part of the luau was when the chief had a special segment where he recognizes couples on their honeymoon and couples who have been married for a long time. The chief also helped someone propose to his love. He really acknowledges family and makes sure that everyone has a good time while they are at the luau. I would definitely recommend this luau to families and couples.