All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

OMG!! What an experience! Soaring above beautiful blue waters with sunny skies! The captain and his mate were entertaining and engaging. They gave a mini lesson, took pics and were understanding with our autistic son whom went first with his dad! The location was super convenient since it was right in the back of our hotel! Our time was suppose to be later but they were able to move us up which apllowed us to get to our next activity on time. If you are fearful suck it up and jump right in! It's a decision you would not regret!

My fiancée and I had a great Oahu experience. The team on board made us very comfortable and explained each step with detail. They chose a great site to go in at and the personal attention when in the water was amazing. Hats off to the crew.

Pickup was on time, and we got on the boat on the almost immediately.

The 2 guides were great!

The parasailing experience was great with fantastic views all around. The only downside was that since the wind was towards the direction of the sun, all the photos were just silhouettes and our faces couldn't be seen. This is nothing against the company, who were great :)

Would recommend!

The staff were cheerful, and even though I couldn't communicate in Japanese, I had a great time and it became a wonderful memory. It was such an enjoyable experience that I would love to participate again next time.

スタッフが陽気で日本語通じなかったけど、楽しませて頂いていい思い出になりました。
次回、もう一度参加したいと思えるような体験ができとても楽しい時間になりました。

We had a wonderful time! Not the typical luau where you basically eat, then watch a show. It’s very interactive, we are able to do things. Staff were so friendly and it really felt like a big family celebration. Highly recommended! Plus the free admission to the fall was breathtaking

The round-trip shuttle service to the hotel made transportation very easy! The boat ride was also very pleasant with the sea breeze, and parasailing was absolutely amazing! The clear weather made the view of Hawaii from above exceptional. The wind felt great too!

ホテルまで往復送迎がついていて移動はとても楽でした！
ボートでの移動もとても潮風が気持ちよく、パラセーリングはとても最高でした！
よく晴れていて上空から見るハワイはまた格別でした。風も気持ちよかったです！

The arrangements were excellent, and I was able to spend my time comfortably. The local staff were all smiling and friendly. Thank you, Tomoki and Riki.

段取りが良く、気持ちよく過ごせました。現地スタッフはみな笑顔で好意的です。トモキさん、リキさん、ありがとうございました。

This tour was quite an adventure, complete with beautiful views, good food, and of course an exciting ride. Ty, our guide, shared all kinds of historic and pop culture facts related to the ranch. We learned a little about the original irrigation system from the ranch's early plantation days and even got to walk the full length of an irrigation tunnel and explored a small cave. We also saw a recent Hawaii Five-0 filming location, hand fed some cows, and ate fresh tropical fruit right off the plant. Ty also let us set the pace for the ride...we chose fast and rough and he did not disappoint. A couple times I thought we were going to spin out or flip over, which is exactly what we wanted!
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun adventure.

On my first trip to Hawaii, I was unsure about what activities to do, but I'm glad I chose parasailing! I challenged myself to 150 meters! The view and the feeling were absolutely amazing! ✨

初のハワイ旅行でアクティビティー何やろうか悩みましたが！パラセーリングやって良かったです✨150m挑戦しましまた！眺めも気持ち良さも最高でした✨

People who are prone to motion sickness might find it tough. I was fine, but there were others who looked like they were struggling. The freshly peeled macadamia nuts were incredibly delicious!

乗り物に酔いやすい人はキツイかもしれません。私は平気でしたが、しんどそうにしている人もいました。
剥きたばかりのマカダミアンナッツはすごく美味しかったです！

Due to my child's poor health, I called at 5 PM the day before and was able to postpone our participation by one day. Thank you for your flexible response.

The half-day tour on the day was enjoyable with a funny guide named MAKI from Ibaraki. I also appreciate the guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center for their clear explanations.

However, the reason I did not give a five-star rating is that the dinner menu was only on the table, and I didn't know how to proceed. It was a buffet style, wasn't it? The menu on the table was for the buffet. I would have appreciated a brief explanation about that.

The subsequent night show was also wonderful and enjoyable. I would like to meet MAKI again. Thank you very much.

That's all.

子供の体調が悪かったため、前日の１７時に電話し、参加を一日ずらせてもらえました。臨機応変に対応いただきありがとうございました。

当日の半日観光は、MAKIさんという茨城出身の面白いガイドさんで、楽しく回れました。
ポリネシアカルチャーセンターのガイドのお兄さんも、わかりやすく案内いただきありがとうございました。

しかし、評価が星５つではないのは、夕食が、メニューだけ机にあり、どう行動したら良いかわからなかったことです。バイキング形式だったんですね。机の上のメニューは、バイキングのメニューだったんですね。
そのような説明が一言、欲しかったです。

その後のナイトショーもすばらしく、良かったです。
また、MAKIさんに会いたいと思いました。
ありがとうございました。

以上

You might wonder why we would go to a pool in Hawaii, but we went as a couple celebrating our second wedding anniversary.

I was a bit anxious because the shuttle didn't arrive on time, but I guess that's Hawaiian time for you. As soon as we arrived, we stored our bags in a locker and headed straight to the slides with just our smartphones! (The lockers were accessible at any time, and a Japanese staff member showed us how to use them.)

The intensity and variety of the slides were unlike anything we could experience in Japan. I thought we might have to wait in line since the slides change at scheduled times, but perhaps because it was a weekday, we didn't have to wait much and managed to try them all.

By lunchtime, many people who had lunch plans were gone, so it was like having the rides all to ourselves.

We had a hearty breakfast before heading there, so we didn't need to eat lunch.

Also, we found that we didn't need an all-you-can-drink plan; bringing our own unopened water was sufficient. (The designated water bottle was so large that it seemed like it would be a hassle to use the all-you-can-drink option.)

I thought we would only have a short time since we had to gather at 3 PM, but we had plenty of fun.

ハワイに来てまでプール？という声も聞こえてきそうですが、結婚2年目の夫婦で行ってきました。

送迎が定刻通りに来ずそわそわしましたが、ハワイアンタイムなのでしょう。
ついてすぐにロッカーに荷物を預け、スマホだけ持って早速スライダーへ！
（ロッカーは出し入れ自由、日本人スタッフが使い方を教えてくれました）

スライダーの激しさ、数、日本では体験できないものばかりでした。
時間で実施しているスライダーが変わるので、並ぶかと思っていましたが、平日だったからか、すごく並ぶこともなく無事全制覇。

お昼になると昼食がついてるプラン組がごそっといなくなるので、乗り放題状態。

私たちは朝ごはんをがっつり食べてから向かったので、お昼は食べなくても問題なかったです。

また飲み放題プランにしなくても未開封の水持ち込みで十分。
（専用の水筒がでかすぎて飲み放題するの大変そうだった。）

15時集合で短時間だと思ってましたが、十分に楽しめました。

So glad we chose Haleiwa Shark Tours/Three Local Boys! Only had six people on boat and cage held six people! We never had to get out of cage! Saw between 10-20 sharks, hard to tell exactly because there was ALWAYS 4-6 in view! The captain and his mate, terrible at names but think Captain was Chris, both very knowledge about history of island and pointed them out as we were going to drop spot. Felt very comfortable in cage - anybody can do this! I'd love to back tomorrow, but we are leaving. HIGHLY recommend Haleiwa Shark Tours

We participated as a family of three (a couple and our 13-year-old daughter) who loves snorkeling and dolphins. When we arrived at the snorkeling point, we could see dolphin fins from the boat, and we even saw them jumping! That alone brought us so much joy.

There were about 70 participants that day. Before joining, I checked reviews that suggested staying close to the guide in the water, so we made sure to keep near them. When a pod of dolphins appeared, the guide shouted out directions, and we were able to see the dolphins... it was truly moving! Underwater, we could even hear the sounds of the dolphins. I didn't notice, but my daughter exclaimed that she saw a mother and baby dolphin!

We were lucky enough to see the pod multiple times, which was amazing. According to the guide, it was rare to see them that often. After that, we moved to a spot with turtles for snorkeling, but unfortunately, we couldn't swim with them. However, we did encounter a turtle that surfaced on our way back to the port, which made us very satisfied.

The tour content was very satisfying. A few points to note:
1. Take motion sickness medication beforehand.
2. We participated in August, but if you're sensitive to cold, it might be better to rent a wetsuit. I wore tights and a rash guard, but I was freezing and couldn't stop shaking after getting out of the water.
3. The return bus was quite cold, so it's essential to prepare for that.

シュノーケルもイルカも大好きな家族3人で参加（夫婦、１３歳女子）しました。シュノーケルポイントにつくと船上からイルカの背びれが見え、ジャンプする姿も・・・！もうそれだけで喜びが。
当日の参加者は70人と大人数。参加前に口コミ情報をチェックしたら、海ではガイドさんの近くにいるようにとあったのでガイドさんの近くをキープ。
イルカの群れが現れると大声で声掛けしてくれるのでその方向をみるとイルカの群れが・・・感動です！！水中ではイルカの声？も聞こえました。私は気づきませんでしたが、娘は親子のイルカがいた～！と。
一度だけではなく、何度もイルカの群れを見れて本当に最高でした。ガイドさんいわく、こんなに何度も見れるのはラッキーだったそうです。
その後カメのいるポイントに移動してシュノーケルしましたが、残念ながらカメと泳ぐことはできませんでした。（港に帰る途中でカメが水上へ現れたのに遭遇できたので気分的には大満足）
ツアーの内容は大満足でした。
注意点としては
①酔い止めを飲んでおく。
②８月参加でしたが冷え性の人はウエットスーツをレンタルしたほうがいいかも。（私はタイツとラッシュガードでしたが海からあがったら寒くて手の震えがとまらなかったです。）
③帰りのバスはかなり寒いので防寒対策必至です。

We participated as a family of three. The transportation was smooth, and the whole experience lasted just under two hours.

We flew at the highest altitude, but my 8-year-old son was not scared and had a great time flying.

Participants exchanged cameras and took many photos without spending any money.

I would love to do it again if the opportunity arises!

私達は親子三人で参加しました。
送迎もスムーズで、全部で2時間弱でした。

1番高い高度で飛びましたが、8歳の息子も
怖がらず、大変楽しく飛ぶことができました。

写真は参加者さん同士でカメラを交換し、お金をかけずにたくさん撮って頂きました。

また機会があったらやりたいです♪

The crew was sensational! I loved their friendliness, easy-going American attitude and care for their passengers.
We loved the afternoon and were fortunate to see some wildlife.
Highly recommended.

At first, I was nervous.
Snorkeling was fun, just like sailing. There were many turtles, and I was able to observe them up close.

最初、緊張しましたが。
シュノーケルは、セーリングとも楽しかったです。亀さんか、沢山いて、身近で眺める事が出来ました。

I was a bit anxious about the language barrier, but the driver could speak a little, which was reassuring. The two crew members on the boat couldn't speak, but it wasn't a problem at all. The boat trip included four families, all of whom were Japanese. When it was our turn on the boat, they asked if we wanted to take pictures. I forgot the exact amount, but after getting off the boat, they gave us an SD card with the photos. We also gave a tip when we got off the boat, so some cash was necessary. During the parasailing, we went down to the water's surface, so we got wet, but the weather was great that day, and it became a wonderful memory. I highly recommend it!

日本語が通じないと言うことで不安はありましたが、ドライバーさんは少し話せる方で安心しました。船の方２人は話せませんでしたが、特に問題はありませんでした。その船は私たち夫婦含め4家族での参加でしたが、全員日本人でした。船に乗り自分たちの番が来ると写真撮りますか？と聞かれます。いくらかは忘れてしまいましたが、船を降りた後に写真が入ったＳＤカードでくれます。船を降りる際にチップも渡しますので、多少の現金は必要でした。パラセーリングも水面まで降りたりしましたので、濡れましたが、その日は天気も良くとても良い思い出となりました。すごくオススメです！

I participated in a tour that allowed my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, to enjoy the streets of Haleiwa, garlic shrimp, horseback riding, and more all at once. Our guide, Masa, shared interesting stories, and the comfortable car ride made it a delightful experience for both my mother and my elementary school-aged nieces. I was worried because previous reviews mentioned that there wasn't enough time for lunch, but our guide took our request for garlic shrimp in advance and made a reservation, so we were able to enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace. If I could be a bit greedy, I would have loved to explore Haleiwa for another 15 minutes.

ハワイ初来訪の母にハレイワの街並みやガーリックシュリンプ、乗馬などを一度に楽しめるツアーを探して今回参加しました。
ガイドのマサさんのお話も興味深く、楽チンな車での移動で母も小学生の姪っ子達も大満喫してくれました。
以前の口コミでは「ランチを食べる時間が少ない」とあったので心配していましたが、事前にガイドさんがガーリックシュリンプのリクエストを聞いて予約してくれたので、ゆっくり食べることが出来ました。贅沢を言えば、あと15分くらいハレイワ散策出来たらうれしいです。

We really enjoyed the day and had an excellent guide - JJ. Her beautiful smile was refreshing as was everyone's who worked there. Seemed like they all enjoy their job and are proud of the PCC.
So much education, impossible to see and grasp in one day. Beautiful scenery, wonderful entertainment. Was a little too warm, could have used a little AC here and there but no complaints!

We went for the shark cage adventure on 1st September. It was one of the most terrifying thing we were doing before we started.
The boat was easy to spot, and the best part they waited for us as we got a little late due to road closures. Thumbs up for veltra and the excursion team to work with us on this and keeping us feeling relaxed.
Pro tip: road closures in oahu are really bad, keep more than usual buffer time for your travel.
The boat ride was really choppy, as we were already informed that there were very high waves. The ride could have been slowed down a little(my wife puked due to sea sickness)
Once at the site, we went down in the cage, and after initial jitters of maybe a minute, you start feeling better and safe. So all the folks who are afraid to do so, please just get in the cage, I promise it gets better.
Waters here were again choppy, meaning we were constantly bumping with cage or someone else.
The.good part was we could see multiple galapego sharks, they are magnificent creatures. We saw two upclose and they were big(7-8 feet long).
Ride back was again on rough waters and could have been slowed down a little.
The guides were ok, could have been better and maybe helped us a bit more in water and calming our nerves a little.

We experienced parasailing at 150 meters for the first time at the request of my daughters, who are in 6th and 4th grade. We signed up for the 1 PM session and were a bit anxious due to reviews about delays in transportation, but a cheerful driver arrived right on time to pick us up.

The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki during the parasailing was amazing and refreshing! My husband and I, who are afraid of heights, were quite nervous due to the altitude, but our daughters were absolutely thrilled. I'm glad we chose the 150 meters! At the end, thanks to the veteran captain's skill, we were gently dropped into the water. Everyone in the tour was watching, and he made sure our heads didn't go under the water! I was impressed by his technique!

Although it was a calm day, the boat rocked quite a bit! Our family took motion sickness medication, but we still felt a little queasy... I think taking motion sickness pills is essential. The boat crew and the driver were all cheerful, making the experience enjoyable! They offered a photo service for an additional $30, but since we were able to take pictures as a family, we didn't opt for it.

小学6年、4年の娘の希望で初めてのパラセーリング150mを体験しました。
13時の回に申し込みし、送迎が遅れるというクチコミにドキドキしてましたが、時間ピッタリに愉快なドライバーさんがお迎えに来てくれましたよ。
パラセーリングは、ダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキの眺めが最高で爽快でした！高所恐怖症の私と旦那はあまりの高さにビクビクしてましたが、娘たちは大満足。150mで良かったです！ 最後は、ベテランキャプテンの技で海の中へボチョン 笑 ツアー参加者全員をみてましたが、頭は海に入らないようにしてくれているんです！テクニックに感動しました！
ただ、穏やかな日でしたが、ボートはかなり揺れます‼︎ 私たち家族は酔い止めを飲んでましたが、それでも少し気持ち悪くなりました…酔い止めは必須かと思います。
ボートクルー、ドライバーの方皆さん陽気で楽しく参加できました！写真撮影サービスは追加で30ドルと言われましたが、家族で撮り合い出来たので頼みませんでした。

It was a wonderful and fulfilling tour. Thanks to a cute, petite Japanese staff member who supported us from the pick-up to the drop-off, I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind throughout. Not only did I get to see dolphins up close, but the giant turtle I encountered while snorkeling was even more impressive than I had imagined! It came so close that I could almost touch it, making me feel like I could ride it to the Dragon Palace. We also had the freedom to enjoy marine sports like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, which my daughters absolutely loved. I have participated in various tours in Hawaii, but this Dolphin University ranks among the top one or two for the best experience, and I definitely want to join again. The photos taken by the staff were so beautiful that I ended up purchasing them unexpectedly out of sheer emotion.
*Note: There were some people who seemed to struggle with seasickness, so if you're prone to it, don't forget to prepare motion sickness medication in advance!

とても素晴らしい充実したツアーでした。
お迎えから送迎までずっとサポートしてくれた日本人の小柄な可愛い女性スタッフがいてくれたおかげで終始安心してツアーを楽しめました。
期待していたイルカを目の前で見れたのはもちろん、想像以上にシュノーケリングで見た巨大な亀がこれまた凄かった！手を伸ばせば触れてしまうくらいの距離まで近づけて、本当に人間が乗って竜宮城に行けそうって感じでした。
カヤックやスタンドアップパドルなどのマリンスポーツも順番に自由に遊べて、娘たちも大盛り上がりでした。これまでハワイで色々なツアーに参加しましたが、このイルカ大学は１-２位くらい最高の内容で、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。スタッフの方が撮影した写真もあまりに素敵だったので感動のあまり予定外に購入してしまいました。
※注意：船酔いで大変そうな方もいらしたので、酔いやすい方は事前の酔い止め準備を忘れに！

Around the meeting time, when I looked out from the hotel lobby, I saw Roberts' shuttle coming down the opposite lane and thought, "They arrived on time..." but it just drove past. Finally, it arrived on the road in front of the hotel about ten minutes after the scheduled time.

After watching it drive away, I was anxious for those ten minutes, wondering if it would come back, but I was relieved when I was able to board safely.

After that, we picked up about ten people from three or four hotels and headed to the airport. On the way to the airport, we passed by a U.S. military base and were able to see a jet, resembling the Blue Impulse, making a steep ascent (training?). It made for an impressive end to the trip.

集合時刻頃にホテルロビーから道路を見たところ、反対車線をロバーツのシャトルが走ってくるのが見えたので、「時間通りにお迎えに来た…」と思ったところ、そのまま走り去ってしまい、その後集合時間１０分過ぎにようやくホテル前の道に到着。
走り去ったのを見送ってからの１０分間は、はたして再度来てくれるのかどうか、ドキドキしてしまいましたが、無事に乗ることができて安心しました。
そのあと、３～4か所のホテルでピックアップし、総勢10名くらいで空港へ…。
空港までの途中で、米軍基地の傍を通過した時、ブルーインパルスのようなジェット機の急上昇(訓練？)の様子を見ることができ、最後に印象的な旅の終わりになりました。

It was a perfect day with calm waves and good weather, where neither the boat nor the submarine swayed, and visibility was excellent. By chance, there were only Japanese people, so all the explanations were in Japanese, which was lucky. The scuba diving instructor was very knowledgeable about fish and provided detailed explanations very kindly. It was a quick one-hour underwater exploration.

波も穏やかな良い天気で、船も潜水艦も揺れず、視界も良好で言うことなしの日でした。たまたま日本人ばかりになり、解説は全て日本語になりラッキーでした。スキューバダイビングのインストラクターもされているとのことで、魚のことについても詳しく、とても丁寧に解説してくださいました。あっという間の1時間の海底探索でした。

Initially, we hoped for a sunset cruise, but it was fully booked even a week in advance during summer vacation. However, the daytime cruise was available even two days prior. My parents in their 70s and my elementary school-aged child were able to enjoy the views of the Hawaiian sea and the sea breeze unique to sailing. The scenery might be better during the day. My middle school son is prone to seasickness and felt quite exhausted, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're susceptible to it.

There were many foreign tourists, but it wasn't a problem at all. You can order drinks, but I didn't see many people doing so. We had our photos taken before boarding, but I had no idea when they were selling them, and my limited English made it difficult to confirm. Also, when boarding and disembarking, we had to take off our shoes and walk in the water or up the stairs of the boat, which was challenging for my mother with foot issues, but the staff were very helpful. We had heard we might see dolphins or sea turtles, but unfortunately, we didn't. Overall, we were satisfied.

当初サンセットクルーズを希望していましたが、夏休みで一週間前でも満席でしたが、こちらの日中のクルーズは前々日でも大丈夫でした。70代の両親も小学生の子供もハワイの海からの景色と帆船ならではの海風を楽しんでもらうことができました。日中の方が景色はよく見えて良いかもしれません。中学生の息子は元々船酔いしやすく、グッタリしていましたので、酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んだ方が良いです。
外国人観光客も多かったですが、特に問題ありませんでした。飲み物を注文できますが、頼んでいる人はあまり見かけませんでした。また、乗船前に写真を撮ってもらいましたが、販売をどのタイミングでしていたのか、全くわからないまま、英語力もないので確認できませんでした。また、乗船時と下りるときは靴を脱いで海の中を歩いたり船の階段を上りますので、足の悪い母は大変でしたが、スタッフの方も助けていただきました。イルカやウミガメに会えるかもと聞いていましたが、残念ながら会えずでした。でも全体的には満足しております。

On the way to the sandbar, I was able to see sea turtles multiple times while snorkeling. It was a wonderful experience.
The scenery at the sandbar was very beautiful and impressive, but there were gravel and stones on the ground, which were quite painful to walk on barefoot, so I strongly recommend wearing water shoes.

サンドバーに向かう途中、シュノーケリング中など何回もウミガメに会うことができました。とてもいい経験になりました。
サンドバーは景色がとても綺麗で感動的でしたが、地面に砂利や石があって裸足だとかなり痛いのでマリンシューズを履くことを強くお勧めします。

I was moved to see wild dolphins. I went into the sea four times, and by the fourth time, many people were too tired to go in, but I was able to see the dolphins swimming right below me. It definitely requires a good amount of stamina. The marine sports were also fun.

野生のイルカを見れて感動しました。4回海に入り、4回目は疲れて海に入らない人が多かったですが、4回目に真下で泳ぐイルカたちを見れました。結構、体力が必要です。マリンスポーツも楽しかったです。

My overall impression of the experience was good. What I liked most about the activity was seeing the fish while snorkeling. I also saw a few turtles bobbing in and out of the water. There was a boat passing with some dolphins visible which was a nice surprise. My advice for future participants include taking precautions for any motion sickness because the water can make the boat rock a bit depending on the waves. Otherwise its a nice experience overall. It was great at the end of the trip when our shoes were lined up before exiting the ship.

At the sandbar, the water level was up to my knees. It's not possible to time your visit perfectly for low tide, and based on past comments, it seems it was deeper at times, so I thought those who could stand on the sand were quite lucky. However, while snorkeling, we encountered a honu swimming by us. Additionally, we found three resting under the rocks, so it's worth keeping an eye out for them. The footage taken by the staff with my GoPro while diving turned out to be the best shot of this trip.

サンドバーでは膝上までの水位がありました。ちょうど干潮を狙っていくことはできないし、過去のコメントを見ると、もっと深かったというのもあったので、砂の上に立てる人はかなりラッキーなのでは？と思いました。
でも、シュノーケリングでは私たちのそばを泳いでいくホヌに会えました。また、水中では、岩場の陰で休んでいるのも3匹も見つけたので、注意して探してみるといいでしょう。持って行ったGOPROで、スタッフの方が潜って撮ってくれたものは、この旅行のベストショットとなりました。