All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

The tour started at 3 PM. There is a restaurant next to the meeting place for the tour on the beach at Hilton Hawaiian Village, so we took our time having lunch there before joining the tour.

I had some concerns because I heard there was bad weather until the day before, and it was an afternoon tour, but those worries were unnecessary as we were able to see a lot of fish.

午後3時からのツアーでした。
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのビーチ内、ツアー集合場所横にレストランがあるので、そこでゆっくり昼食をとってから参加しました。

前日まで荒天だったと聞くし、午後のツアーだし、と少し心配していましたが、そんな心配は無用で、たくさんの魚たちに会うことができました。

The Japanese driver provided guidance on the scenery and a brief history of Hawaii. It was such a satisfying tour that I almost forgot the main event was horseback riding.

Of course, all the horses at Turtle Bay Resort were charming, and the riding staff were wonderful people. On my next trip to Hawaii, I plan to take some time to explore beyond just Waikiki.

日本人運転手さんが車窓や、ハワイの簡単な歴史など、ガイドもしてくださいました。メーンイベントが乗馬であることをうっかり忘れてしまうほどの、大満足なツアーでした。

もちろん、タートルベイリゾートの馬たちは皆んなチャーミングで、乗馬スタッフもステキな方たちでした。
次のハワイ旅行の機会には、ワイキキだけではなく時間をとって足を伸ばしてみようと思いました。

Shortly after setting sail, we were able to see two shadows, and the journey continued alongside a mother and her calf. It was a tour where we shared the excitement with the crew while watching their backs, dorsal fins, and occasionally seeing them spout water.

The crew and captain's announcements were in English, but perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, they used simple words. We were also able to view specimens of vertebrae and some simple research materials, and they provided explanations while we looked at them.

Although the weather in the Waikiki area was unfortunate, we were not caught in the rain while at sea and were able to enjoy a relaxing time while watching a beautiful rainbow.

出航してまもなく、２つの影を見ることができ、そのまま親子二頭に付き添う航海でした。
背中、尾びれ、たまに潮吹きを見守りながらクルーさんと感動を分かち合う、そんなツアーでした。

クルー、船長さんのアナウンスは英語ですが、日本人の多いツアーだからか、簡単な単語を使ってくれます。
背骨の標本や、簡単な研究資料なども閲覧可能で、見ていると説明もしてくださいました。

ワイキキエリアはあいにくのお天気でしたが、海上で雨に降られることもなく、綺麗な虹を見ながらのんびりした時間を過ごすことができました。

I participated based on the information that whales are still migrating in March. But in the end, it was just a brief glimpse of something far away, and I couldn't tell if it was really a whale or not. We weren't given any re-boarding tickets either. Hmm, is this how it usually is...? I've heard rumors that they haven't been seen at all for the past two weeks. I wish they had canceled it then... The wind was also too strong, and it wasn't pleasant at all. I won't be doing this again!

3月は鯨がまだ回遊しているという情報をもとに参加。　でも結局ほんとに遠くにチラッと見えたか見えないかで終了。　再乗船券も配られず。う〜ん　こんなもんなんですかねぇ〜。。。　風の噂にここ２週間ぐらい全然見えないと言う事。　なら中止して欲しかった。。。　風もあまりに強く気持ちよかったわけでもなく。　再度はないですね！

This tour includes a full course with a VIP backyard plan. The participation card gives a special feeling, and we had photo opportunities with stars and champagne. The guide was very enthusiastic and made the tour enjoyable while we explored the backyard! They were also proactive in taking photos in front of the headpieces and instruments. After finishing the tour, we went to the venue, where our seats were right at the front of the central stage. Depending on the number of participants, I think VIP courses usually have front-row seats. The content of the show was also very satisfying! Elvis and Michael were the main acts, and the quality of each was high! I believe the song choices were mostly familiar, and the female singer's performances in between featured famous sounds, which made me feel like I was in Hawaii. The scale of the show has a luxurious private atmosphere! I recommend it for any part of your Hawaii trip—at the beginning, during, or at the end! The course meal and alcohol exceeded expectations! The Blue Hawaii and strawberry cocktails were delicious!

参加はこのツアーでのフルコース
VIPバックヤード付きのプランです。
参加証のカードから特別感があり、
スターと写真撮影&シャンパン
バックヤードを見て回る際も案内人が
一生懸命楽しませてくれました‼︎
ヘッドドレスや楽器前での写真も進んで
撮ってくれます。一通り終えたのち会場に
行きますが席も中央ステージ一番前。
参加組数にもよると思いますがVIPコース
ならばたいてい前の席になりそうですね。
肝心のショーの内容も大満足です★
エルビスとマイケルがメインで
それぞれのクオリティが高い‼︎‼︎
歌はほぼ聴いたことあるチョイス
だったかと思いますよ合間合間の
女性の方の歌も有名サウンドでしたので
ハワイに来たなぁと浸れました
規模的にプライベート空間な贅沢ショー
といった良さがあります！！ハワイ旅行の
最初、途中、最後のどこでもおススメです！
コース料理もアルコールも予想以上に◯‼︎‼︎
ブルーハワイとストロベリーカクテル美味‼︎

The children participated. My youngest daughter, who is 8 years old, later said it was an event to take pictures with dolphins. It certainly seemed like a photo session; they did swim with the dolphins, but after swimming about 5 meters just for the sake of taking pictures, it was over. It felt more like an event just to press the shutter...

However, the photos turned out very well and became a great keepsake.

子供たちが参加しました
一番下の8歳の娘がイルカと写真とるイベントだったと
のちに言っていて
確かに写真撮影会のようで
イルカと泳いではいるけれど
写真を撮るためだけで5メートルほど泳いだら終わりでしたし
シャッターを切るためのイベントだったような、、、

でも写真はとても良くとれていていい記念になりました

I participated in the sandbar turtle watching and snorkeling tour. The turtle watching was fun as we saw many turtles popping their heads up from the boat. We swam in a line for snorkeling, and it seems that the group that swam ahead saw a lot of fish, but we followed behind and it seemed that the fish escaped because of our snorkeling fins, so we couldn't find any...

The snacks were delicious.

サンドバーのウミガメウォッチングとシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました
ウミガメウォッチングは船の上から何匹もあちこちから顔をだして楽しかったです
シュノーケリングが列になって泳ぐのですが
最初に泳いでた仲間はたくさん魚がみられてよかったみたいですが
そのあとに続いた私たちはシュノーケリングのフィンで魚が逃げたらしく
一匹も見つけられず、、、

軽食はおいしかったです

I had a wonderful time in Hawaii for the first time! The sandbar was beautiful, and I swam with turtles and fish, took lots of photos, and had a really fulfilling experience with a guide who spoke Japanese!

初めてのハワイでとっても楽しい時間が過ごせました！
サンドバーもとっても綺麗で亀や魚たちと泳いだり
たくさん写真を撮ったり、日本語でガイドをしてもらったり本当に充実しました！！

My husband and I parasailed once before but for my 21-yr-old daughter, this was her first time. We all had a blast. Our crew made everyone feel at ease and made the experience even more fun with their enthusiasm. Would recommend to everyone looking for a great adventure.

A trip to Hawaii to celebrate my son's coming of age. It was my first time snorkeling, but thanks to the kind guidance of Dan and Chieko, I had a great time and even got to see a turtle, which made for wonderful memories! I was able to keep up thanks to both of you! Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you again when I visit Hawaii! (^ ^)

息子の成人祝いのHAWAII旅。初シュノーケリングでしたが ダンさん チエコさんの親切なご指導のおかげで
とても楽しめたし、カメにも出会え良い思い出となりました！私もなんとかついて行けたのはお二人のおかげですっ！ありがとうございました。また、HAWAIIへ行った時にはよろしくお願いしますねっ！(^ ^)

It was my first experience with a 150m parasailing, and although I was anxious, it felt amazing and the view was fantastic. Diamond Head was even more impressive from above than from the ground.

150mパラセイルにはじめての体験でしたが、不安だったですが、とても気持ち良く景色も最高で、地上からよりもダイアモンドヘッドが感動的でした。

We participated as a family of four: a couple in their early 30s and their parents in their late 50s and 60s. The shop is located on the Diamond Head side, within walking distance from the main hotels in Waikiki, but since we weren't sure about the distance until we actually went to Waikiki, we opted for the shuttle service. We rented rash guards and aqua shoes at the shop. It was a group lesson, but during our time slot, there were only five of us: our family and one other Korean woman in her 30s, with two staff members assisting us. We learned how to ride the waves while watching a video in the shop. After that, we moved to the beach and practiced the motions of riding the waves on the sand multiple times together. Then it was time to hit the ocean! Paddling was really tough, but both my mother and I managed to get out. The waves in Waikiki in March were quite gentle, suitable for beginners. In the summer, the waves get bigger, so it's advised not to go too far out. Because the waves were calm, it seemed impossible to ride them without paddling strongly, and when the waves came, the staff would give us a push. That helped us catch the waves! My husband and I were able to stand on the board for about five times, quite long. My mother, in her late 50s, also tried to stand several times and fell off the board, but she managed to stand for two longer periods and seemed to have a lot of fun! I wore contact lenses, and there were no issues at all. About ten years ago, I tried surfing a little at Kujukuri in Chiba, and I felt it was very painful to fall into the sea there because it was so beautiful, but here, it was not painful at all. The two staff members who accompanied us were very friendly. Once you can stand, it really feels refreshing!

30代前半の夫婦、とその両親(50代後半、60代)の家族4人で参加しました。ショップはワイキキの主要ホテルよりもダイヤモンドヘッド側で、徒歩圏内なのですが、実際にワイキキに行ってみるまで距離感覚がわからなかったため、送迎ありで利用しました。ショップでラッシュガードとアクアシューズを借ります。グループレッスンだったのですが、私たちの時間帯は、私たち家族ともう一人30代の韓国人女性のみの計5人にスタッフの方が2人ついてくれました。ショップ内でビデオを見ながら、波の乗り方を学びます。その後、ビーチへ移動し、砂浜でボードの上で実際に波に乗る動作を何回もみんなで反復します。そしていざ海へ！パドリングが本当にきつかった、、、ですが、私も母もなんとか沖へ。3月のワイキキの波はかなり穏やかで、「初心者向けの波」のようです。夏になるともっと波が大きくなるため、あまり沖には出ないようです。波が穏やかなため、自力で波に乗るには、かなり強くパドリングしないと無理なようで、波がくるとスタッフの方が押してくれます。それで波に乗れます！私たち夫婦は5回くらい、かなり長くボードの上に立つことができました。50代後半の母も何回か立てそうになりながらもボードから落ちていましたが、2回長く立つことができ、とても楽しかったようです！コンタクト装着していますが、全然問題ありませんでした。10年ほど前、千葉の九十九里で少しだけサーフィンをしてみたことがあるのですが、海がとても綺麗なので(?)、九十九里の時はボードから海に落ちるととても苦しいと感じたのですが笑、全く苦しくなかったです。同行してくれたスタッフ2人の方々はとてもフレンドリーでした。立つことができると、本当に気分爽快です！

I participated with my husband on our honeymoon. After getting on the pickup car at the hotel, we took a small boat at the dock. It was quite fast, and it was thrilling and fun. Once we went a bit offshore, we finally started parasailing! The weather was very nice that day, and although I was scared at first, I was moved by the beautiful scenery we could see! I was very satisfied and truly glad we participated.

ハネムーンで夫と二人で参加しました。
ホテルにてピックアップの車に乗ったあと、船着き場にて小型ボートに乗ります。
結構なスピードでこれもスリル満点で楽しかったです。
少し沖に行った辺りでいよいよパラセーリング開始です！
この日は天候がとても良く、最初は怖かったものの、とても美しい景色を見ることができて感動しました！
とても大満足で、本当に参加してよかったです。

Absolutely recommended!
In the end, I was able to let go and even do a handstand!
Even a 47-year-old woman like me could do it!
There was also a 74-year-old grandmother from England on the same team.
The staff were kind and fun, and they even assisted the grandmother.

絶対おすすめ！
最後は手を離して逆立ちまでできました！
47歳のおばさんでもできました！
74歳のイギリスからのおばあちゃんも同じチームにいました。
スタッフがおばあちゃんも補助してくれたり、優しい楽しいスタッフでした。

I had a great time. I was a bit anxious due to the lack of detailed explanations regarding safety, but once I experienced it, the scenery was beautiful, and I enjoyed it. If I had to mention something, during the latter part of the parasailing, some groups touched the seawater upon landing, so it's best to prepare for the cold. Also, it's advisable to use the restroom beforehand.

十二分に楽しめました。安全に関する部分の細かい説明が少なかったので少し不安でしたがいざ体験してみると景色も良くて良かったです。強いて言うならパラセーリング中の後半、着陸時にグループによっては海の中の海水に触れているグループがあったので寒さ対策はしっかりしておいた方が良いのとトイレは事前に済ましておいた方がいいです。

I was able to enjoy the grandeur of both the sea and the mountains, as well as experience the world of Jurassic Park, which is a delight for movie lovers.

海、山の雄大さを同時に味わえるうえ、映画好きにはたまらないジュラシックパークの世界を味わうことができました。

They arrived on time to pick me up and even confirmed my check-in at the airport. I can trust them completely, which is reassuring. I always use this service for transfers on the Big Island. I made my reservation again this year right away.

時間どおりお迎えが来て空港でもチェックインまで確認してくれます。安心してまかせておけるので安心です。ハワイ島の送迎はいつもここ。今年も早速あ予約をいれました。

I do this activity every time i come to Oahu. Next time i come in, i will do this activity twice. One day i will do my normal thing using the bicycle to the secluded area i found my first year there and relax. Unfortunately this year was a bit overcast, which i blame on the volcanic disruptions from the big island. Second day i want to use a kayak to the Mokulua islands. Staff and service is great!

Professional and friendly customer service and crew. Amazing experience and terrific option for anyone that wants to see life under the sea without having to do all the work of snorkeling or scuba diving. :)

First off, i thoroughly enjoy the zip line. It was fun, was farther in the land on the ranch than i have before, so i got to see more stuff.
However, is the aftermath. I duped into thinking the picture i paid for, will be mine. In fact that is false. The ranch puts their logo on all the pictures, on the front. As you can see from the picture i have attach, the one picture i wanted, and actually did something of pose for; i couldn't enjoy. Now when i purchased the pictures, THERE WAS NO LOGO!!! Otherwise i would have mentioned it to them. Unbenounce to me, they took my money and i had to wait to find out about this. Once i expressed my concerns to the place on the telephone, i am talking to a person that company has given empowerment to make decisions for the company. In this case, its my fault i didn't pay attention to what was not shown or told to me. Yes that is right, i am the in the wrong. I bluntly stated, that this is one picture out of all of them that i wanted, because i did a pose and went by myself; because the other times i had to be paired up. I was in the wrong for going by myself. Now the staff that was there doing the zip line were awesome, and i had great time. I am talking about the aftermath, AFTER THEY TOOK MY MONEY!
Needless to say, i lose, they win. I don't get the picture i want, and i have to pay for it! What a great business!!
Unfortunately this will be the last time i will be going to Kualoa Ranch for anything, after this instance, how can i trust a company of their own wrong doings and still having to pay for it? Like i said, it is NOT there when you preview the pictures. It would have been obvious, and i would have known at that time on how it looks and guess what KUALOA? I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THEM!! Instead, you deceived me into thinking i am getting pictures of my good, with the lack of additional information attach onto the picture itself.
First time i was there, i misled about their ATV tour, no different than a shuttle!

The ride was very calm and nice weather. The whales consisted of a baby and its mother which we only saw once. We were in only 45 foot deep water. That is not deep enough for the whales. It was a bust.

This parasailing experience was my second time as a repeat visitor. Last time, I had so much fun and felt a thrill and refreshment that I wanted to try it again when I visited Hawaii. This time, perhaps because there were two fewer groups than last time, it felt like we were able to fly for a longer time. Also, since there wasn't much wind last time, I was desperately clinging to the railing to avoid falling while the yacht was flying quite a bit, but this time, the wind was just right, and I was able to ride calmly on the yacht, which was comfortable. The crew was also very fun and lively, making for a truly enjoyable time. The shuttle driver was very nice this time as well, engaging in fun conversation and even treating us to drinks on the way back. For my third time, I will try the 150 meters.

このパラセーリングは、リピーターで二度目です。
前回、とても楽しくスリルと爽快感を味わえたので、ハワイに行くならまたトライしたいと思っていました。
今回は、前回より二組分少なかったせいか、長い時間飛ぶことができたように思います。
また、前回は風があまりなかったため、ヨットをかなり飛ばしていたので、落ちないように手すりにしがみつき必死でしたが、今回は風もほどよくあったのか、ヨットでも落ち着いて乗っていることができ、快適でした。
クルーの方も、とても楽しく盛り上げてくださったので、本当に楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
送迎の方も今回はとても良い方で、楽しくお話をして盛り上げてくれ、帰りにはドリンクまでごちそうしてくれました。
三回目は、150ｍをトライさせていただきます。

I was able to enjoy a beautiful sunset overlooking the hotels and beaches of Waikiki, as well as Diamond Head.

Since it had rained earlier, there was a rainbow, and I was lucky enough to see a whale spouting water, making for a fulfilling time.

ワイキキのホテルやビーチ、ダイアモンドヘッドを一望でき綺麗な夕日を楽しむことができました。

雨が降った後だったので虹が出ていたり
運良くクジラの潮吹きも見れたりと充実した時間を過ごすことができました。

I think there are various activities that keep things interesting. The staff was friendly, and it was a fun day. I definitely recommend it!

いろんなアクティビティがあり飽きないと思います
スタッフも親切でたのしい一日でした
ぜひおすすめします

I couldn't understand Japanese, and all the explanations were in English. I was helped by a Japanese woman named Chiyo, who explained everything politely, but it might be boring for those who don't understand English.

It seems that gel nails are not allowed for the swimming course, and there are no gloves available for rent. I was told to tear them off with pliers. I was surprised!

You can get one photo, but you can't choose your favorite one. There's a possibility that you'll end up with a photo where you look unattractive. Well, it's free, so I guess it can't be helped.

The activity itself only involves swimming about 20 meters twice, so I felt a bit unsatisfied because I thought I would be able to swim a lot based on the photos. I thought $200 was expensive for this, but the dolphins were cute and amazing!

日本語通じなくて、説明も全て英語。
チヨさんという日本の女性が丁寧に説明していただいて助かりましたが、英語わからない人にはつまらないかも？
一緒に泳ぐコースはジェルネイル不可でグローブも貸出無しだそうです。ペンチでちぎりとれと言われました。びっくり！
写真1枚もらえるけど好きな写真は選べません。
不細工に映った写真をもらうことになる可能性もあります。まぁ無料だから仕方ないですが。
アクティビティ自体も20mくらいを2度泳ぐのみなので写真を見てたくさん泳げると思っていたので、物足りなく感じました！これで$200は高いと思いましたがイルカは可愛くて最高でした。

The horseback riding course was scheduled for 12:15 PM, but the pickup was at 7:05 AM. I was a bit confused about arriving at the ranch so early, but thanks to the quick thinking of a staff member who spoke Japanese, I was able to sign up for a bus tour of the ranch without wasting any time. The bus guide provided information in Japanese, so I was fine without any explanations from the instructor during the horseback riding, but I think it would have been nice to have at least a little guidance. The horses were really smart, remembering the course without any prompts, and they followed the instructor's whistle perfectly. The magnificent scenery was wonderful.

12時15分からの乗馬2時間コースでしたが、ピックアップは7時05分。
早すぎる牧場への到着でどうしようかと戸惑っていましたら、日本語を話せるスタッフさんの機転で急遽バスで牧場内を見学できるアクティビティの受付を案内して下さったので無駄な時間を過ごすことなくすみました。
バスのガイドさんが日本語で案内して下さったので、その後の乗馬でのインストラクターの説明がなくても大丈夫でしたが、ちょっとくらいは案内があってもいいと思います。
誘導もなくコースを覚えきっていて、たまにインストラクターさんの口笛できちんと進んでいくお馬さんは本当にお利口でした。
雄大な景色は素晴らしかったです。

I had a fear of heights, but I decided to challenge myself!
It wasn't scary at all!
The ocean was beautiful, and the view was amazing!
I would love to do it again if I have the chance!
I just want to be careful about seasickness!

高所恐怖症でしたが、挑戦してみました！
全然怖くなかったです！
とにかく海が綺麗で、景色が最高でした！
また機会があればやりたいです！
ただ船酔いは、気をつけたいです！

My husband and I participated in a 150-meter parasailing experience. It was my second time parasailing, but the last time I did it at another place, it was only about 60 meters, so I thought I’d challenge myself and go for the highest one!

There was only one other couple, a Japanese couple, besides us, so the announcements regarding safety precautions were made in Japanese.

The weather was a bit bad that day, with light rain and wind, which made it quite shaky when we were up in the air, and it was a little scary, but the view was amazing and felt great!

Last time, there were many participants, and we came down quickly once we reached the top, but this time, since there were only two couples, we were able to stay up for a much longer time!

When we came down, our feet just touched the water, but it was a bit cold.

主人と二人で150メートルのパラセイルに参加しました。パラセイルは2回目でしたが、前回は他のとこで確か60メートルくらいのやつだったので、せっかくなら、と一番高いやつに挑戦しました！
参加者は、私たちの他にもう一組日本人のカップルだけだったので、注意事項などのアナウンスは日本語が流れていました。
この日は少し天気が悪く、小雨と風で上空にいるときは、なかなかの揺れで少し怖かったけど、とてもいい眺めで気持ちよかったです！
前回は参加者が多くトップまでいったらすぐ降りてきてたのですが、今回は二組だけだったせいか、とても長い時間飛ばしてもらえました！
降りてきてくるときに足だけ海にポチャンと着水してもらいましたが、少し寒かったです。

We were able to enter before the usual opening time and touch the dolphins. It was a bit cold for the season, and the kids were shivering a little in the pool first thing in the morning, but it seems they really enjoyed touching the dolphins. Additionally, there were plenty of interactions, such as touching turtles, feeding fish, and feeding birds, which made for a fun experience.

通常の開園前に入場して、イルカタッチできました。
時期的に少し寒く、朝一番のプールで子供たちは少し震えてしまっていましたが、イルカタッチ自体はとても楽しかったようです。
そのほかにも亀にタッチできたり、魚に餌をあげたり、鳥に餌をあげたりとふれあいが盛りだくさんで、楽しんでいました。

We started with sightseeing in the morning and entered the center at 1 PM. The daytime shows and the park tour were enjoyable, and both lunch and dinner were delicious. I watched the night show from the front row center and was moved to tears by the dancers' powerful performance. I will definitely go again next time. Thank you very much to the guide who took care of us during this tour. I hope to see you again next year.

午前中の観光から始まり１３時にセンターに入りました。
昼間のショーも園内ツアーも楽しく、ランチやディナーは美味しく、ナイトショーは、前列中央で見ましたがダンサーの皆さんの迫力に感動し、涙が出ました。
次回も必ず行きます。
今回のツアーでお世話になったガイドさん　本当にありがとうございました。
来年　またお会いできるといいです。