Oahu
The staff was amazing. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They helped make our experience most enjoyable and memorable.
We saw more turtles than we could imagine! They were constantly sticking their heads above water as if they were greeting us.
The waters were calm and the kayaks and paddle boards were well maintained.
I highly recommend this activity with Sea and Board Sports Hawaii in Haleiwa. I give them a 10 out of 10.
The sun is very strong , therefore sunscreen, hats and protective clothing are highly recommended.
Mahalos for such a great review! We are slowing down theses days so we love to go back and read our reviews. We are so please you made wonderful memories. We hope you share your experience with family and friends. Aloha until we meet again!
From start to finish this was the best part of our trip to Oahu. The staff made everything go so smoothly and were all so sweet and fun. The musicians were amazing and will even take weird song requests from the audience. The sand bar is stunning and was just so magical, the extras like the paddle boards and canoes, snorkeling and volleyball, were the cherry on top. 10000% recommend that you add this to your trip! We also did the bumper boat and although my husband hated it, my 12 year old son had a BLAST!
You can add on the bumper or banana boats while you’re on the sandbar if you are undecided..
Aloha Kirsty,🌺
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience and for giving us a 5-star rating. 🌞
We are delighted to hear that your visit to the sandbar was a highlight of your trip to Oahu. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed the music, activities, and the support of our staff throughout the day. We also greatly appreciate the photos you shared. Looks amazing! 🌺 We’re so glad you enjoyed snorkeling at Kaneohe.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family back again in the future.🌞🌊
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
The driver spoke English and was very kind! No need to worry if you can't speak English! The view from the top is amazing!
英語のドライバーさんでしたがとっても優しかったです!英語が喋れなくても心配ありません!
頂上からの景色も最高です!
I recommend definitely bringing water with you since it's sold out locally, haha.
お水は現地は売り切れているので必ず持っていくことをオススメします笑
I have been to Cirque du Soleil several times, but this one was filled with Hawaiian traditions, and I thought it was really great!! I'm glad I got to see it in Hawaii!
シルクドゥソレイユは何回か行ったことありますが、今回のはハワイの伝統が詰め込まれていて、私の中ではとっても良かったです!!ハワイで観れてよかったです!
We had a great time - knowledgeable staff dedicated to safety; beautiful spot for snorkeling and having fun! The lunch was delicious
I did banana boat rides, parasailing, and bumper tubing. I've experienced all of them many times, but they're always fun no matter how many times I do them!! My husband, who went with me, did them for the first time and seemed to really enjoy it; it became our best memory in Hawaii!!
バナナボート、パラセーリング、バンパーチューブをしました。私はどれも何回も体験していますが、何度やっても楽しいです!!一緒に行った主人は初めてでしたがとても楽しめたようで、ハワイ1番の思い出になりました!!
The friendly and fun staff guided us quickly, allowing us to enjoy various activities in a short amount of time! Everyone speaks Japanese very well, so I think even those who are not confident in thei
優しくて楽しいスタッフさん達がスピーディに案内してくれ、少ない時間で色々なアクティビティを楽しめました!みなさん日本語がお上手なので、英語に自信がない方でも安心して楽しめると思います。
Guarantee you will have fun! Amazing views, warm clean water. Live music
Aloha Bostonian,
Thank you for your 5 star review with a beautiful picture! We are so happy that you enjoyded our tour very much,
We are looking forward to seeing you soon again!
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
They picked me up on time. I felt relieved that they understood Japanese. They also helped with lifting my suitcase, and the service was great.
時間通りにピックアップしていただきました。日本語が通じて安心しました。スーツケースの上げ下げもやっていただいてサービスも良かったです。
I thought it was very enjoyable and a great experience, but it was shorter than the promised time, and I was disappointed that we were instructed to get off without any warning, as the next group was boarding immediately. It felt like it ended abruptly.
とても楽しくて体験できて良かったと思いますが、提示の時間より短くて、予告もなく降りるように指示され直ぐに次のグループが乗り込む感じだったのが残念でした。急に呆気なく終わった感じでした。
Outrigger canoe surfing allows you to ride the waves three times. Depending on the condition of the waves, the duration is about 20 minutes at the shortest. Next time, I recommend a one-hour "canoe charter."
アウトリガーカヌーサーフィンは波に3回乗ることができます。波の具合により、短くて20分ぐらいが所要時間です。次回は1時間の「カヌーチャーター」をお勧めいたします。
It wasn't a sunset on the horizon, but it was a tour that was more than satisfying! I also enjoyed the time spent chatting with the family from Georgia.
水平線のサンセットではありませんでしたが、充分満足できるツアーでした!
ジョージアから来た家族との会話も楽しい時間でした。
I waited in front of the hotel 15 minutes before the meeting time. While waiting, I felt a bit anxious when a bus with the "Roberts Hawaii" logo passed by, wondering if I had been left behind, but it seems there are various shuttle buses running.
The bus arrived 10 minutes after the meeting time. Considering the traffic situation, it was not a problem.
After picking up a group from another hotel, we arrived at the airport in about 45 minutes. When I tried to get off with another group, I was told that we were at a different terminal, and they informed me, "You are not here."
The driving was very safe, and I enjoyed the last views from the window, feeling nostalgic about Hawaii.
ホテル前に集合時間の15分前から待ちました。待ってる間に「Roberts Hawaii」のロゴのバスが通り過ぎるので、置いて行かれたのかと少々、不安になりますが、色んなシャトルバスが走ってるようです。
バスは集合時間の10分後に来ました。交通事情もあるでしょうから、問題ありません。
別のホテルで1組を乗せて、45分くらいで空港に着きました。もう1組と一緒に降りようとすると、ターミナルが違うそうで「あなたはここではないよ」と教えてくれました。
とても安全運転で、ハワイの名残おしい気持ちで景色を見ながら、最後の車窓を楽しみました。
It was easy since the tip was included. It wasn't the bus in this photo, but a bus that was white with yellow stripes.
チップ込みですので、楽でした。
こちらの写真のバスではなく、白に黄色のラインが入ったバスでした。
We thoroughly enjoyed the shows featuring Hawaiian dance, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and more, and my two granddaughters were extremely satisfied! The reason is that Elvis appears in the animated movie "Lilo & Stitch," which is currently very popular among little kids, and there are many of his songs featured in the film. So, my granddaughters, aged 6 and 3, were overjoyed to see someone who looked just like Elvis right in front of them. Of course, the hula dance was also wonderful! This event was great! Thank you very much.
ハワイアンダンス、プレスリー、マイケルジャクソン等々のショーを堪能して、孫娘2人は、大満足でした!
その理由は、今、ちびっ子の間で、大人気のリロ&ステッチのアニメ映画の中に、プレスリーが出ているし、プレスリーの歌う曲が映画の中にいっぱいでているんです。だから、6才と3才の孫たちは、そのプレスリーのそっくりさんが目の前に出てきて、大喜びでした。
勿論、フラダンスも素晴らしかったですよ!本企画、良かったです!ありがとうございました。
Nothing in particular.
特にありません。
Thank you very much for attending the Rockafella Show with your little ones. It's wonderful to hear that Elvis is featured in the animated movie. We are all honored to see that everyone had such a great time. We also appreciate your positive review and the photos you shared. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はロッカフラ ショーに小さなお子様連れでご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。アニメの映画にエルビスが出ているのですね。かなり盛り上がった様子でスタッフ一同光栄に思っております。今回のポジティブな口コミとお写真も有難うございました。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
I was worried about seasickness, so I took motion sickness medication on the bus ride there. Even so, I started feeling seasick about 30 minutes after getting on the boat, but thanks to the staff's consideration, I was able to enjoy myself!
船酔いが心配だったので、行きのバスで酔い止め薬を飲んで参加。それでも船に乗って30分ほどで船酔いしましたが、スタッフの方の気遣いもあり楽しめました!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University, Shin. We also appreciate the five-star rating. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed Dolphin University despite feeling seasick. Please make sure to take anti-seasickness measures next time you visit Hawaii and join us again! Our crew will do our best to ensure you have a wonderful encounter with the dolphins! Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! しんさま。イルカ大学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価にも感謝です。船酔いをしながらもイルカ大学を楽しんで頂けたとのこと、嬉しく思います。次回ハワイにいらっしゃるときには酔い止め対策をして是非またご参加くださいね!クルー一同、全力でイルカ達と出会えるようにがんばります!Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
It was the most affordable seat, but since the venue wasn't very large, I was able to see everything, which was great. There were tears, surprises, and laughter, making it an unforgettable 90 minutes!
1番リーズナブルな席でしたが、会場が広くない為、全体が見られてよかったです。
涙あり、驚きあり、笑いありであっという間の90分でした!
The venue is too cold, so a jacket is a must!
会場は冷房が効きすぎているので、はおるもの必須です!
About 30 years ago, I went parasailing. All I remember is feeling seasick ^^; This time, I made sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding.
Parasailing while enjoying the familiar scenery of Waikiki was the best. I think the time was also sufficient.
The staff spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.
30年程前にパラセーリングをしたことがあります。
船で酔った事しか覚えてなく^^;
今回は酔い止めをちゃんと飲んで乗船。
見慣れたワイキキの風景を見ながらのパラセーリング最高でした。
時間も十分だったのだと思います。
スタッフさんも日本語が話せ安心です。
I visited Kualoa Ranch for the first time. I was satisfied with the two-hour horseback riding experience and the ample time spent there. However, I had a lot of concerns. First, there were no Japanese-speaking staff, and I wasn't quite sure how to use the locked lockers, so I ended up leaving my things in a regular storage area. Fortunately, I was wearing a jacket with zippered pockets, so I could at least keep my wallet safe. I was anxious because all the safety instructions for riding were in English, but the horses were well-behaved and not scary at all. I wish there had been signs and videos in Japanese. Well, it's my fault for not understanding English...
I was looking forward to seeing the movie filming locations, but there were none at all, and I just walked along the mountain paths. It's disappointing.
初めてクアロアランチに行きました。
2時間の乗馬、たっぷりの時間を過ごす事が出来て満足ではありました。
が、不安はいっぱいで
まず、日本語のスタッフさんが居なくて
鍵付きロッカーの使い方がイマイチ分からず
結果、普通の荷物置き場に置きました。
幸いファスナー付きのポケットの服だったので財布くらいは入れられたのでよかったのですが。
馬に乗る際の注意点すら全て英語だったので不安でしたが
お馬さん、お利口さんで怖くなかったです。
日本語の看板やビデオがあったらいいのになって思いました。
ま、英語が分からない私が悪いのですが…。
映画のロケ地を楽しみにしていましたが
全く無くてひたすら山道を歩きました。
残念です。
It wasn't a movie location tour.
Has it changed from before?
Was it not available that day?
I'm not sure.
映画ロケ地巡りツアーではなかった。
以前とは変わったのか?
その日は無かったのか?
よくわかりません。
I'm glad I didn't get seasick. The initial moment of flying was thrilling. It was higher than I expected. Being dragged while touching the water was fun.
船酔いしないでよかった。飛ぶときの最初がスリル満点。思った以上に高かった。水つかりながら引きずられて面白かった。
Let's try to find turtles from the sky.
上空から亀を探してみよう。
We had an awesome day of water fun! There were several choices of activities to keep us entertained. The crew was fantastic, helpful and knowledgeable. We felt safe and taken care of the entire time. My kids had a great time, which means mom had a great time 😊 Would absolutely book again!
Highly recommend
Aloha, Lana
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review!🌺
We’re so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed the activities and felt safe throughout the day. It means the world to us that your kids had a great time.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more water fun in the future.😊
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
Playing in the sea at Angel's Beach. Unfortunately, when I went, the tide was not low, and it was quite deep. However, I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. The strong point here is that there are Japanese staff members and many staff who can understand Japanese. Since many of the tour participants are Japanese, I definitely recommend it if that makes you feel more comfortable.
天使の海で海遊び。
残念ながら、行った時には潮が引いておらずかなり深かったです。でも、SUPにカヤック、シュノーケリングと楽しめました。
ここの強みは日本人スタッフの方がいることと日本語を理解できるスタッフさんが豊富なこと。ツアー参加者の多くが日本人で、それに安心できるのなら是非お勧めですよ。
If possible, I think it would be best to check the tide times in advance.
可能なら潮の満ち引きと時間を調べておいたほうが確実だと思います。
Dear Mr./Ms. Karameta,
Thank you very much for participating and for your warm comments and five-star rating 😊. While the timing of the tide was a bit unfortunate, we are relieved to hear that you enjoyed SUP, kayaking, and snorkeling. 🌺🌊
Your kind words about our Japanese-speaking staff are very encouraging, and we are glad to know that you felt at ease. We look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
Aloha からめた様
この度はご参加いただき、そして温かいコメントと5つ星の評価を本当にありがとうございます😊。潮のタイミングは少し残念でしたが、SUPやカヤック、シュノーケリングを楽しんでいただけたとのことで安心しました。🌺🌊
日本語対応スタッフについてのお言葉も大変励みになり、安心していただけたようで私たちも嬉しいです。またお越しいただける日を楽しみにしております。
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
The voucher issued states that the check-in location is "Hilton Hawaiian Village - Mid-Pacific Conference Center Rooftop." I heard that seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so I planned to arrive early and wait on the rooftop for a good seat. However, even after the scheduled time, no reception staff or anyone else showed up, and the local contact number was unreachable as the business hours had ended. In the end, I just had to go down to the venue and check in directly after the scheduled time. Unfortunately, I ended up at the back of the line and couldn't get a good seat, which was very disappointing. The luau show itself was good.
発行されたバウチャーには、チェックイン場所が「ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ - ミッドパシフィック・コンファレンス・センター屋上」となっています。
席は先着順と聞いたため、良い席を取りたいと考え予定の時間より早く屋上に集合して待っていましたが、予定時間を過ぎても受付スタッフも誰も現れず、現地連絡先の電話番号も営業時間が終了しておりつながらず。結局時間を過ぎて会場まで下りて行って直接受付すればよいだけでした。おかげで列の最後の並んでよい席は取れず、大変残念でした。
ルアウショー自体はよかったです。
Awesome place, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great views and a good time. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
If you can, do it. You won't regret it.
I had a great time paddleboarding and snorkeling at the sandbar. My family was also very happy. I definitely want to go again.
サンドバーでサップやシュノーケリングが出来て とても楽しかったです
家族も大変喜んでいます また是非行きたいです
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Seas tour with your family. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Please do come back again with everyone. We are looking forward to that day from the bottom of our hearts.
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご家族でご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
喜んで頂けたとお聞きし大変嬉しいです。ぜひ!また皆様でお越しください。その日を心よりお待ちしております。
I didn't have a place or time to change, but it was a very fun day. The dive from the boat was great. It might be good to save some energy for snorkeling.
着替える場所と時間はなかったけど、非常に楽しい1日でした。船からのダイブも良かった。シュノーケルの体力を残しておくといいかな。
There are plenty of drinks available, so you don't need to bring any.
ドリンクはたくさんあるので、持ってこなくてもOK
I reserved a vehicle to the airport for 12:55, but when it hadn't arrived by 13:00, I called and was told (they assisted me in Japanese) that they couldn't confirm my reservation, which was quite troubling. However, a shuttle to a hotel from the same company stopped by, and when I asked the driver, he called and informed me that they were delayed due to traffic but that I should just wait. In the end, they arrived 20 minutes late, but I made it in time for my flight. I was really anxious when they said there was no reservation...
空港行きの車両を12:55に予約しましたが13:00になっても来ないので電話をしたところ、(日本語では対応してくれたのですが)予約が確認できないと言われ困っていたところ、同じ会社のホテルへの送迎車が立ち寄り、ドライバーさんに聞いたら電話をしてくれて、道が混んでいるので遅れているがこのまま待っていれば良いと教えてくれました。結局20分遅れですが来てくれてフライトには間に合いました。予約がないと言われた時には本当に焦りましたが・・・。
If you are not fluent in English, it may help to have a staff member who can speak to you on the phone to resolve any issues. On another tour, the car did not arrive, and I called the service provider
英語が堪能でない方は、話せるスタッフに電話をしてもらえると解決できることもあります。別のツアーでやはり車が来なくて業者に電話しましたが話が分からずホテルに戻って電話をしてもらい翌日に変更できました。
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! The staff was exceptionally welcoming, and the live music on the boat created a fun and relaxing atmosphere on the way to our destination. The location was beautiful, and our children especially loved the snorkeling and paddle boarding activities.
Although we brought our own snorkeling gear, we were impressed that the tour provides everything you need—snorkeling masks, lifejackets, and more—which makes it incredibly convenient. You really don’t need to haul your own equipment.
This experience was truly the highlight of our trip. We highly recommend it for all ages—for reference, our children are 6 and 7 years old.
Aloha, Cindy
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review!🌞
We’re delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the tour and that the live music, activities. It’s wonderful to know your children had fun snorkeling and paddle boarding — and we’re glad the provided gear made things easy for you. Hearing that this was the highlight of your trip truly means a lot to us.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family back for another adventure!🌺🌊
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
Totally enjoyed or outing on August 1st. The crew was professional and extremely friendly. The music was great also.
Aloha
Thank you so much for the wonderful review
It’s always a joy to hear how much our guests enjoy the live island music and the full experience at the sandbar! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the outing and had a great time with our crew and music. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again soon! 🌺🌊
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
I expected seeing some sandbar but it was very deep waters also had to wear safety vest all the time. I was tired, bored and ready to go back.
Maybe more fun team and entertainment especially when tides are high and not much to do
Aloha Mother
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry the water was deeper than expected and that you couldn’t enjoy the sandbar this time. Safety is our top priority, so we require life vests at all time. As the tides change throughout the day, we recommend checking tide times before your visit. Your feedback is important, and we hope to welcome you back for a more relaxing visit in the future.
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
On July 19th, during our trip to Hawaii, my family and I (a party of 12) attended the Waikiki Luau with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Fire Dance & Rock-A-Hula. Unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing experiences of our trip.
From the start, the event felt more like a tourist trap than a cultural celebration. The performers wore plastic grass skirts and danced on astroturf, which cheapened the experience and made it feel like a stylized imitation rather than a tribute to Hawaiian tradition.
The buffet was just as underwhelming. The meats were dry and chewy, and several of us left our meals half-eaten. We all ended up searching for food elsewhere after the show.
When purchasing tickets, we noted that they included premier seating for the show—something we specifically chose so the younger members of our group could engage and see the performance clearly. However, we were seated near the back with no explanation. The seating appeared entirely random, and there was no effort to honor the premier designation.
The show itself was bizarre. It was supposedly a journey through Hawaiian music and culture, but the execution was confusing. While we expected an Elvis tribute, it felt like a full concert with song after song. Then came a Michael Jackson impersonator performing Thriller and several other full-length songs. We learned during the show that he once performed at Aloha Stadium, but the connection felt forced and irrelevant. A few of us dozed off, while others sat in disbelief trying to make sense of it.
The performance dragged on far too long. With a tighter runtime and focus on authentic Hawaiian culture, it could have been enjoyable. The fire dancer was the highlight, but came too late to redeem the evening.
Overall, this luau was inauthentic, overpriced, and not worth it. We wouldn’t recommend it.
There were various pools, slides, and dynamic attractions, and it was so much fun. The sun was intense, and I got sunburned. My body was covered with a rash guard, but since my face got wet, I think the sunscreen came off. My feet, which were in sandals, also got quite sunburned.
When going to the attractions, I took off my sandals and lined up. Many people left their sandals at the starting point. Once barefoot, the ground was so hot that it felt like I might get burned. But that too is a fun memory.
I didn't use a locker for my belongings. There were many chairs lined up near the wave pool, and I claimed a spot there to leave my things. (I carried my phone and valuables in a waterproof case.)
It was so much fun that I played without even having lunch!
いろんなプールや滑り台,ダイナミックなアトラクションがあって,とっても楽しかったです。
日差しがきつくて,日焼けもしました。体はラッシュガードでおおわれていましたが,顔は濡れてしまうので,日焼け止めもとれてしまうと思います。サンダルを履いていた足もしっかり日焼けしてしまいました。
アトラクションに行くときは,サンダルを脱いで並びます。たくさんの方が出発地点などに,サンダルを置いていきます。裸足になると,地面が熱くて,火傷しそうなくらいでした。でも,それも楽しい思い出の1ページです。
荷物はロッカーには預けませんでした。波のプールの近くにたくさんイスが並べてあり,そこで拠点となる場所取りをして,荷物も置いておきました。(携帯電話や貴重品は防水ケースに入れて持ち歩いていました。)
楽しすぎて,お昼ご飯も食べずに,遊びました!
When you arrive, I think it's a good idea to first secure a base location!
到着したら,まず,拠点となる場所取りをしたらいいと思います!
I watched my middle and high school sons do parasailing, bumper tubing, and banana boating. We traveled by boat from the meeting point to a relay station in the middle of the bay, where we observed them while they enjoyed bumper tubing and banana boating. While the kids played in the distance, the staff around us occasionally chatted with us in Japanese and English, which kept us entertained.
For parasailing, even though we were just spectators, we all put on life jackets and took a small boat to the parasailing boat. Without any mental preparation, we sped across the sea at high speed, with waves splashing on our faces. Despite feeling scared, we all laughed together as a family and had a great time.
There were photos from all three activities, so it cost about $90-100, but since there were many videos and pictures taken with a telephoto DSLR and a GoPro, I thought it was reasonable.
中高生の息子たちがパラセーリング、バンパーチューブ、バナナボートをするのを見学しました。待ち合わせの場所から湾の真ん中にある中継基地(!?)へ船で移動し、バンパーチューブとバナナボートをしている間はそこから見学する形でした。遠くで子供たちが遊んでる間も、時々周りにいる係のお兄さん達が日本語や英語で楽しく話しかけてくれて退屈しませんでした。
パラセーリングは見学のみの私たちも一緒に救命胴衣をつけてパラセーリング用ボートのところまで小型ボートに乗って移動したのですが、なんの心の準備もないまま超高速で海の上を飛ぶように進んで波もバシャバシャ顔にかかって、怖がりながらも家族みんなで笑ってとても楽しかったです。
写真は3種目分ありましたので90-100ドルしましたが、望遠一眼レフやGoProを使っての動画や写真が沢山あったので、まあそんなものかなと思いました。
Sunscreen is a must. Visitors should keep their luggage to a minimum.
日焼け止め必須。見学者も荷物は少なめに。