All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

It was the perfect day to go sailing. It was raining a lot for the past couple days so I was happy that the weather cleared up when we went. Sunny weather, relaxing Hawaiian music playing while sipping on Maitais. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

For the toilet, it is your standard boat toilet where you have to go down a ladder through a narrow tunnel to get to the toilet. Luckily, I didn't drink too much so I didn't have to use the bathroom during our 90-minute sail.

Overall, I had a great time and would love to go again!

PCC was a lot of fun and had so many different things to do. This was my third time coming to the center. I got there at noon, had their lunch buffet, and visited a few islands before seeing the new canoe show. Huki replaces the canoe pageant and is a lot more elaborate: there's a narration, music, and many more canoes in the water. The show as a whole is a lot more impressive, just make sure you get there early to get good seats in the shade.

After the canoe show we went to a few more villages (Samoa, Fiji, Tonga) before having our fancy prime rib dinner. I preferred the setting of the fine dining option to the luau dinner, as it was quieter and they have ice cream. Crab legs were also a bonus. After dinner, I had an hour or so to spend at the Hukilau Marketplace before the night show, so I browsed around. The night show was great. It put together things from every village presentation along with music, lights, and a longer story that connects all of it. The show is pretty long though, so use the bathroom beforehand (no intermissions).

PCC is a fun way to spend a day in Hawaii and learn a lot about Polynesian culture. Even if you've been there before like me, there's always something new to see or try!

The tour itself was very satisfying.

On the way there, we were picked up at the hotel, but we weren't on the way back... It seemed that other Japanese groups and the foreign group we were with on the bus were called out, but our family was ignored... We felt sad because no one spoke to us. Do we need to report for the return trip...? Since there was nothing we could do, we walked to Ala Moana Center. It was quite a distance, and my feet started to hurt (>_<).

ツアー自体はとても満足でした。

行きは、ホテルまでえお迎えしてもらったのですが帰りはしてもらえず…
他の日本人のグループや
行きのバスで 一緒した外人さんグループは、
声を掛けてもらっていたようで、
帰っていったのですがで
私たち 家族は 知らんぷり…
何も声を掛けてもらえず 悲しい思いをしました。帰りは帰りで 申告しないと
いけないんですかね…
しょうがないので、アラモアナセンターまで
徒歩で行きました。
結構
距離あって足が痛くなっちゃいました(>_<)

There were a lot of slides! My middle school son had a great time.

He got really into the paid bodyboarding (laughs).

Maybe because it was a weekday, we were able to ride with almost no wait time! The wave pool was really big and completely different from Japan! There are also free inflatable rings available for rent! The hamburgers at the food court were better than I expected (*^^*). I think I will go again next time I visit Hawaii!!

沢山 スライダーありました！
中学生の息子は楽しんでました。

有料のボディーﾎﾞｰﾄﾞにハマってました(笑)

平日だからか、ほとんど待ち時間なしに乗れました！
波のプールは、すごく大きくて日本と全然違いました！
浮き輪も無料で借りられるのもあります！
フードコートのハンバーガーも
思ってたよりもまぁまぁ食べられました(*^^*)
次回ハワイに行った際には
また行くと思います！！

I had so much fun!!!
The weather was great, and it felt very nice.
I booked the 90m height, and it was plenty enjoyable.
When I experienced parasailing in Hawaii a long time ago, it was a two-person setup with one in front and one in back, but it seems that side-by-side is the trend now.
Being side-by-side allows you to see the faces of the people you're experiencing it with, making it easier to chat while enjoying the aerial stroll, which was great.
I participated in the session at 5 PM in early December, and I was able to see the sunset while parasailing, making it a wonderful experience!!!
I want to do it again!!!

とっても楽しかったです！！！
天気も良く、とても気持ちよかったです。
高さ90mで予約しましたが、充分楽しめました。
昔ハワイでパラセイリングを体験した時は、2人、前後ろに座るものだったのですが、最近のパラセイリングは横並びが主流のようですね。
横並びの方が一緒に体験する人の顔が見え、空中散歩しながら会話もしやすいので良かったです。
12月上旬、17時〜の回に参加したのですが、パラセイリングしながら夕日も見れ、素敵な体験になりました！！！
またやりたいです！！！

The sea on the day was in optimal condition for snorkeling, but unfortunately, due to the high tide, the visibility was lacking, and I couldn't see the fish clearly. I only spotted one small turtle. This is just a natural phenomenon, so there's nothing that can be done about it. However, there were many positives, such as the preparation of equipment, thorough explanations, and not having to wait to get to the beach. The staff worked hard to help participants enjoy the experience by searching for fish and turtles, and I am very grateful for that. I think it's perfect for beginners. Thank you to the staff for your support.

当日の海はシュノーケルには最適な状態だったのですが残念ながら満ち潮だったため透明度にかけていてキレイにお魚を見ることはできませんでした。
亀さんも1匹小さい子が見えただけでした。
こればかりは自然現象なので仕方ないですね。
でも道具の用意や丁寧な説明、待たずに海岸まで行けるなどいいことも沢山あります。
そしてスタッフの方々は参加者が楽しめるように一生懸命お魚や亀さんを探してくださり感謝でいっぱいです。
初心者には最適だと思います。
スタッフの方々お世話になりありがとうございました

On November 30, 2018, it felt like there were only a few fish in the areas where there were no corals and where planes and other things were sunk. It was very disappointing, especially considering the high cost.

2018年11月30日　サンゴがなく飛行機など沈めている所にだけ魚が少しいる感じでした。金額が高いのに　これだけ・・・と、とても残念でした。

I thought one hour of horseback riding would be too short, so I opted for the two-hour course. Depending on the reservation situation that day, there was about an hour of waiting time after arriving by shuttle bus until the horseback riding assembly time, so I looked around the shop and took photos with the horses while waiting.

Once the horseback riding began, we went to the back of the vast grounds near the mountains and returned, but the guide did not provide any information about the filming locations at all; they only directed the horses that were lagging behind, and we just rode along while taking photos of the scenery. I ended up getting bored halfway through.

After the horseback riding ended, we had to wait for two hours until the scheduled bus departure time. The shop was small, so I had already seen everything during the hour before riding, and the restaurant had an unappealing "employee cafeteria" atmosphere, so I ended up just sitting and waiting. I think the waiting time can be quite tiring. I recommend that those who can rent a car meet at the location by car.

乗馬1時間は短すぎるかと思い、2時間コースにしました。
その日の予約状況で変動するかと思いますが、送迎バスで到着後、乗馬の集合時間まで1時間ほど時間があったので売店を見たり馬と写真を撮ったりして待ちました。

乗馬が始まって、広大な敷地の山の裏付近まで行くって戻ってくるのですが、ガイドさんは最後までロケ地の案内などする事は一切なく、遅れをとっている馬に指図するだけで私達は景色を見ながら写真を撮ってただ乗っているだけです。なので途中で飽きてしまいました。

乗馬終了後は支持されたバスの出発時間まで2時間もありました。売店は小規模なので乗馬前の1時間で見尽くしてしまいましたし、レストランも全く魅力的ではない”社員食堂”っぽい雰囲気なので結局座ってひたすら待っていました。
待ち時間で疲労が溜まると思います。
レンタカーを借りれる方はレンタカーで現地集合する事をお勧めします。

The staff was very friendly! I hoped for a 150-meter flight. I was scared before getting on, but once I was in the air, time flowed gently and it felt really nice. While others were flying, I enjoyed the speed of the boat, so I got to enjoy both the boat and the sky! I highly recommend it! I really felt like I was in Hawaii, and I think it was a unique experience that you can only have in Hawaii!

係りの人がとてもフレンドリーでした！150メートルを希望しました。乗る前は怖かったですが、空を飛ぶとゆったりとした時間が流れてとても気持ちが良かったです。他の人が飛んでいて船に乗っている間は、船のスピード感を楽しめ、船と空で二度楽しめました(^O^)！とてもおすすめです！ハワイに来た実感がとてもわく、ハワイならではの体験になったと思います(^O^)

I was a bit anxious because the group from the previous day hadn't seen any dolphins, but after a little while, we saw sea turtles, whales, and in the end, we were able to swim with a pod of dolphins! ^_^

前日のグループがイルカを見れなかったと話してたか、不安でしたが、少しのると、ウミガメがいて、クジラがいて、最後はイルカの群れと一緒に泳ぐことができました^_^

I rode a submarine for the first time! When I heard we would be at a depth of 30 meters, I thought it wouldn't be that deep. However, once we actually submerged, the scenery was completely different since we were underwater. It was very surreal.

Since we were sitting back-to-back, the people behind me seemed to get excited when they saw a whale, but I couldn't see anything from my side. On the way back, they said we might see it again since we would be turning around, but unfortunately, we didn't see anything.

初めて潜水艦に乗りました！
水深３０メートルと聞いて、あまり深くないのかなぁという印象。
実際に潜ってみると、海中にいるだけあって、景色も違います。
非常に幻想的でした。
背中合わせに座るので、背中側の人たちは鯨が見えたらしく盛り上がるものの、こちら側では見えず。帰りはＵターンするので見えるかもとのことでしたが、残念ながら見えず。

I was picked up at the hotel by the cheerful voice of Chieko-san in the morning, and we set off.
I was a bit anxious about snorkeling since it had been a while, but as soon as I saw the beautiful blue bay below, my excitement soared!
After watching the video, I changed into my wetsuit and headed straight into the water.
At first, the seawater felt a bit chilly, but I quickly got used to it.
During the practice phase of putting on the snorkel, colorful tropical fish swam right in front of me.
I even saw the humuhumunukunukuapua'a that I had learned about!
Excitedly following Dan-san, who was leading the way, I noticed a honu swimming right beside me as we approached the second half of our adventure!
It glanced over at me and swam slowly, which was so moving!
When we got back to the beach, I was surprised to see a monk seal lounging and napping.
The thrilling morning came to an end, leaving me with a pleasant sense of fatigue.
Thanks to the wonderful pair of Chieko-san and Dan-san, I created some truly precious and fun memories this time.
Mahalo~ (*^^)v

朝からチエコさんの元気な声でホテルにてピックアップしてもらい出発～
久々のシュノーケリングで少々不安もあったのですが、眼下に広がる美しい青い湾を見た途端にテンションはアップ！
ビデオを観てからウエットスーツに着替えてさっそく海の中へ
最初は海水がひやっと感じたけどすぐに慣れました。
シュノーケルの装着の練習段階で目の前をカラフルな熱帯魚たちがたくさん
教えていただいたフムフムヌクヌクアプアアもいる～
わくわくしながら先頭を行くダンさんの後をついていくと、後半にさしかかるころに気づいたらホヌがすぐ横を泳いでました！
横目でチラッとこちらを見て、ゆっくり水をかいで泳ぐ姿に感動～☆
ビーチに上がるとなんとアザラシ（モンクシール）がゴロンと昼寝をしててびっくり
興奮しまくりの午前中が終わり、ほどよい疲労感が心地よかったです。
この度はチエコさんとダンさんのナイスペアのおかげで大変貴重な楽しい思い出ができました
Mahalo～(*^^)v

On December 1st, I participated with five friends during a training trip. I was worried because none of us could speak English, but the staff were very kind and mixed in a little Japanese while talking, which made me feel very relieved. Although the number of participants was odd, they prepared a setup for three people so that we could fly in groups of three and two. After flying, while we were waiting on the boat, they played music and engaged us in conversation, so we never got bored and had a lot of fun! If I ever go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to do this again! Thank you very much!

12/1に、研修旅行の合間に友達5人と参加しました。
誰も英語が喋れないので不安だったのですが、スタッフの皆さんがとても親切で、少し日本語も混ぜて話してくださったのでとても安心しました。
参加人数が奇数だったのですが、3人と2人で飛べるように、3人用のも用意してくれました。
飛び終わって船で待っている間も音楽をかけたり、たくさん話しかけてくれたので暇にならずとても楽しかったです！
もしハワイに行くことがあったら、絶対またやろうと思います！
ありがとうございました！

I had a wonderful experience standing in the ocean. Also, the sea at Sandbar Beach was incredibly beautiful. It was a tour I would love to go on again.

海の中に立っているという不思議な体験ができました。
又、サンドバービーチの海も最高にきれいでした。
もう一度行ってみたいツアーでした。

You can use it with peace of mind.
I'm happy that the waiting time for the shuttle is minimal.
I've had experiences with major competitors where I had to wait for hours...
Here, they pick you up right away, which is greatly appreciated.
This time, the waiting time was about 5 minutes.
I would like to use it again next time.

安心して利用できます。
シャトルにありがちな待ち時間が少ないのが嬉しいです。
大手他社では何時間も待たされた経験があり・・・
こちらはすぐに送迎してくれますのでありがたいです。
今回も待ち時間は５分程度でした。
また次回も利用したいと思います。

I booked a pickup from my hotel in Waikiki to the airport, and they arrived early and waited for me. They also avoided traffic when getting on the highway, which showed their knowledge of the area. The driver was always smiling, which was impressive! I will definitely use their service again when I come back to Hawaii.

ワイキキのホテルから空港までのピックアップを予約しましたが、時間より早く来て待っていてくれました。
ハイウェイに乗る際も渋滞を回避したり、知見があることを伺わせるものでした。
ドライバーさんがずっとニコニコしていたのも印象的です！
またハワイに来る際はお世話になります。

The food was okay and the show was good. Since the cruise was floating slow we felt seasick.

I entered my arrival time, but I was made to wait a long time at the reception, and in the end, they guided someone who arrived later onto the bus first. After that, I was guided to the bus, but this time they said they made a mistake with the people they let on first and took them off the bus, which was fine, but they handed my suitcase to the person they took off.

到着時間を入力しておいたが受付からだいぶん待たされ、あげくに後から来た人を先にバスに案内していた。そのあとバスに案内されたが今度は先に乗せた人を間違えたと言ってバスから降ろしたのはいいけど、その降ろした人に当方のスーツケースを渡していた。

First of all, the hotel pick-up was on time.
The tour content and the guide on the boat were very enjoyable and in Japanese.
The seawater felt nice, and sea turtles were swimming around the boat.
I was able to see many fish and sea turtles while snorkeling.
I think this is a tour that everyone should experience at least once!

まず、ホテル送迎も時間通りでした。
ツアー内容も船中ガイドも日本語で非常に楽しい内容でした。
海水も気持ちよく、船の周りをウミガメがぐるぐる回ってました。
シュノーケルもたくさんの魚やウミガメをみることができました。
一度は行ってみたいツアーだと思います！

My husband and I LOVED this excursion!! We got to swim with sea turtles! It was absolutely amazing! Brad went out of his way to make our experience a great one and knew so much about the area. All of the crew were extremely accomodating and very courteous and personable. We went on a Monday morning and practically had the whole catamaran to ourselves (which they say isn’t normal, but was awesome!).
It was an unforgettable experience and I can’t wait to take our kids to Hawaii and on this excursion!

After meeting up with relatives, we joined the group. We had a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old with us, but they took us on a treasure hunt to keep them entertained, and even when they got fussy during the show, it was fine to soothe them in the aisle!

親戚と現地合流した後、御一行で参加。
3歳と1歳の子連れでしたが、飽きないようにトレジャーハントに連れ出してくれたり、ショーの合間にぐずったときも、通路であやしてても大丈夫でした！

An enjoyable trip and you will have plenty of time for each session of activity, including sandbar tour, snorkeling at private reef and burger lunch. It’s definitely worth for joining!

This was my third time at Dolphin University, and I was really looking forward to it since I had such a great time each previous visit!

I was picked up at 5:45 in front of DFS. Waking up early is tough, but it's worth it to meet the dolphins. We received some instructions on the bus, and once we arrived at the port, we boarded at 7:30 and set sail!

You can store your belongings in the shelf at your feet, but since they might get wet, it's better to keep them in a plastic bag or something similar. The boat swayed quite a bit, and many people ended up feeling seasick... To avoid turning this fun trip into a tough one, I recommend taking motion sickness medication!

Also, it gets really cold on the boat, so I think it's a good idea to bring $10 to rent a wetsuit! The captain decides whether to head north or south based on the day's conditions, and this time we went north.

About 30 minutes after departure, we received information that dolphins were nearby! We quickly put on our fins and masks and jumped into the sea. You have to jump in quickly, or you might miss the dolphins, so there's no time to feel scared! I jumped in swiftly and swam with all my might.

The result was incredibly satisfying; I got to see so many dolphins!! There were even baby dolphins, and they were so cute! I could see them swimming underwater and popping their heads up to the surface, and I took lots of videos and photos! When you dip your ears in the water, you can hear the dolphins' sounds!

The crew was friendly and fun, and we had a great time throughout the trip. There are staff members who speak Japanese, so communication was no problem at all! I definitely want to enroll again!

今回で3回目のイルカ大学、毎回とても楽しめたので期待大で臨みました！
5:45DFS前でピックアップ、早起きは辛いですがイルカと会うためなので仕方ないです。
バスの中で注意点などの説明を受け、港に着いたら7:30に乗船し出航！
荷物は足元の棚に収納できますが、濡れることがあるのでビニール袋等に入れておいた方がよさそうです。
船はまぁまぁ揺れるので、酔ってしまう人が続出でした…せっかくの楽しい旅が辛いものにならない為に、酔い止めの服用をお勧めします！
また船の上はとても寒いので、1人10ドル持って行ってウエットスーツは借りた方がいいと思います！
港から北に行くか南に行くかはその日の状態で船長さんが決めるそうで、今回は北側に進みました。
出航後30分程度でイルカがすぐ近くにいるとの情報をキャッチ！
すぐにフィンやマスクをつけて船から海に飛び込みます。
飛び込む時は早くしないとイルカに会えなくなるので怖いとか感じている暇はありません！
とにかく素早く飛び込み必死に泳ぎました。
結果は大満足、たくさんのイルカに会えました！！
赤ちゃんイルカもいてとても可愛かったです！
肉眼で水中を泳ぐ姿や海面に顔を出すところも見れましたし、動画や写真もたくさん撮れました！
水に耳を浸けるとキューというイルカの鳴き声も聞こえます！
クルーも親切で面白い人ばかり、終始盛り上がって楽しめました。
日本語の喋れるスタッフがいるのでコミュニケーションは全く問題ありません！
ぜひまた入学したいと思います！

Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
It was reassuring to have the pickup right in front of the hotel.

The bus was a microbus size that loaded luggage on the left side.
The driver was a petite Asian man, but he handled the luggage well and even went to look for customers who were not waiting by the roadside, bringing them to the lobby. He saw my son and said, "He's about the same age as my kid, but he's a good boy!" "Put on your seatbelt!" "Are you okay shopping at Ala Moana? Really? Then let's go!" He was cheerful and energetic, which made it enjoyable.

I noticed the driver was wearing a back brace, so I think he was injured. I hope he recovers soon.

I would like to use this service round trip next time. Thank you very much.

帰りのホテル～空港までの利用。
ホテル目の前にてピックアップなので安心。

バスは左側に荷物を積むタイプのマイクロバスサイズでした。
小柄なアジア系のドライバーさんでしたが、荷物はちゃんと積んでくださるし、道沿いで待っていなかったお客様をロビーまで探しに行かれたり、私の息子を見て｢うちの子と同じくらいだけどお利口さんだね！｣｢シートベルトして‼｣｢アラモアナでお買い物、大丈夫⁉ほんとに⁉じゃ行くよ‼｣みたいに陽気に元気に対応されて楽しかったです。

ドライバーさん、腰にコルセット巻いてらしたので傷めてたんだと思います。早くよくなりますように。

次回は往復利用したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

I participated in the 150 meters.
Everyone else was a foreigner, but it was totally fine.
It's scarier than I expected because it's quite high.
You can get a great view of the hotel district in Honolulu and Diamond Head.
Tipping is optional, so I think it's fine to give a little if you'd like.

150メートルで参加しました。
私達以外は外国人でしたが全然平気です。
思っていた以上に高いので怖いです。
ホノルルのホテル街やダイヤモンドヘッドが一望出来ます。
チップは任意なので良かったら渡す程度で良いと思います。

First, we had cocktail service in the VIP room and a commemorative photo with Elvis. There were two groups of Japanese participants. After that, we toured backstage. We received explanations about the dressing rooms and stage equipment, saw the stage costumes worn by Elvis Presley, and took commemorative photos while wearing props! Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious dinner with wonderful performances by Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. It was a high-level, fun show with singing, hula dancing, and fire dancing!

まずＶＩＰルームでのカクテルサービスとエルビスとの記念撮影。
参加者は日本人２組。その後バックステージ見学。
楽屋や舞台装置の説明をしてもらったり、エルビスプレスリーが着たステージ衣装を見学したり、かぶり物を付けての記念撮影など！
その後は、美味しいディナーにエルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンの素晴らしいパフォーマンス。
歌にフラダンス、ファイヤーダンスとレベルの高い楽しいショーでした！

We have a 4 and 7 year old. 4 year old had no interest in going in the water but really enjoyed the boat ride. The amount of time we were on the boat was just right for little ones (2-2.5 hours). Our 7 year old really wanted to snorkel with sea turtles and she saw several, so this was perfect. Super fun and really nice crew. They were kind to our kids and made sure that our little one got to see some fish and even pointed out sea turtles coming up for air so she didn’t feel like she missed out on anything. If you are comfortable with adult beverages being around, this is a great excursion for families with kids and beginner snorkelers. Compared to some of the other outfitters around, they are also very well-priced. Felt like this was a good value and an afternoon well spent.

Several people at the airport stopped me to ask where my beautiful lei came from. Had pre-ordered it prior to leaving for my trip. It has been three days, and the lei continues to look and smell wonderful. The representative at the airport was very nice. What a great way to start my vacation.

Saki, our tour guide, was very entertaining, and the children were thrilled. We were also very satisfied to see dolphins early on. Thank you very much.

ツアーのさきちゃんがとても面白い方で子供たちも大喜びでした。
イルカも早々に見れて大満足でした。
ありがとうございました。

Thank you Romero for your super friendly and knowledgeable guide. His pick up to and from the falls was on time. We only booked the shuttle 2 nights before &no dramasWould recommend Veltra to anyone who wants a friendly & reliable service.