All Reviews for Food & Dining Experiences

It was a fun tour, but it was cold. Next time, I will bring warm clothing. The guide was a fun person.

楽しいツアーでしたが
寒かったです。
次回は防寒着を持って行きます。
ガイドさんが楽しい方でした

I knew from the pre-check that the water level wasn't too low, so I didn't have high expectations, but I was really glad to see a manta swimming for the first time.
The hamburger for lunch was very delicious, and I was impressed.
I recommend this BBQ tour.
The weather was partly sunny and cloudy, but it felt quite cold, so it might be better to have something to wear over your clothes.

事前のチェックで、水位はそんなに低くない事が分かっていたので、あまり期待は大きくなかったのですが、マンタが泳いでいるのを初めて見れて良かったです
ランチのハンバーガーがとても美味しくて感激しました
このBBQ付きのツアーはお勧めです
晴れ時々曇りの天気でしたが、だいぶ寒く感じたので、羽織るものがあった方が良いかもしれません

Our tour consisted of five people: a couple from Canada, a woman from England, and my husband and I from Japan. This time, we visited a different waterfall due to construction at Manoa Falls, but we enjoyed walking through the forest and experiencing nature. It was great that our guide, Susumu, who is a bit stern-looking, provided fun explanations about the forest's nature. He also interpreted for us during conversations with people from different countries, which made communication with everyone enjoyable. We also had a lovely meal in the park. Thank you, Susumu!

カナダからのご夫婦と、イングランドから来られた女性に私たち夫婦（日本）の5人でのツアーでした。
今回はマノアの滝が工事のため違う滝になりましたが、森の自然を味わえて気持ちよく歩けました。
ちょっと強面のガイドのMichaelじゃなくてススム（Susumu）さんが森の自然について楽しく解説してくれてよかったです。各国の人との会話もこちらに通訳してくれるので皆さんとのコミニュケーションも取れてよかったです。
公園での食事も楽しくいただきました。
ススムさんありがとうございました。

First, the buffet.
While listening to the ukulele performance and singing, I enjoyed about 17 types of delicious meats, salads, and desserts.
I was very satisfied to be able to eat three types of meat: chicken, pork, and beef.
After that, we went to the second-floor seating for the rock and hula show.
Being close to the stage, I was very satisfied to experience various performances all at once, including hula dancing, Elvis, Michael Jackson, and fire dancing.
Since the show venue is cool in the evening, I think it's a good idea to have a long-sleeved cover-up.

まずは、ビュッフェ。
ウクレレの演奏と歌を聞きながら、美味しいお肉やサラダ、デザートを17種類ほど頂きました。
鳥、豚、牛と3種類のお肉を食べれてすごく満足です。
その後、2階席でロックアフラショー。
舞台からも近くフラダンス、プレスリー、マイケルジャクソン、ファイアダンスと様々なショーを一度に体験でき非常に満足でした。
夕方くらいからの外食でショーの室内も涼しいので長袖の羽織るものがあると良いと思います。

This event provided insight into a variety of cultural dancing all in one sitting. It was incredible to hear the stories and rich history of the people today and in the past. The MC engaged the audience. The buffet was a great spread for people with food preferences and allergies. It provided great value for the money spent. Only wish was having the opportunity to experience this outdoors. It would have been much more of an experience.

I participated with my 7-year-old child. At the movie filming locations, the Japanese-speaking driver provided fun explanations while we toured the sites. The scenery was wonderful. Since I had only been around Waikiki before, I realized once again that this is also Hawaii.

It started to rain, and we wore raincoats. The jungle exploration was entirely in English. Unfortunately, my English isn't great, so I couldn't understand the explanations, but my child said this was the most fun part. It seemed like they enjoyed the bumpy ride.

The other activity also had explanations in Japanese after the English ones, which made me feel at ease participating. My child seemed to tire out and was a bit less energetic. Overall, everywhere you looked, there were magnificent and wild views, and it was a lot of fun.

7歳の子どもと参加しました。
映画ロケ地では日本語のドライバーさんが楽しく説明しながらロケ地めぐり。そしてその風景は素晴らしかったです。これまでワイキキ周辺しか行ったことがなかったので、これもハワイなんだなと改めて認識しました。
途中雨が降ってきてカッパ？を着ながら。
ジャングル探検はオール英語でした。残念ながら英語がダメなので説明がわかりませんでしたが、子どもはここが一番楽しかったと言ってました。車が揺れるのが良かったようです。
もう一つのアクティビティも英語の後に日本語で説明があり、安心して参加しました。子どもは疲れたのかトーンダウンしていましたが。
全体的にどこを切り取っても雄大な景色でワイルドで、楽しかったです。

There are plenty of events on the ship, and the staff really knows how to entertain! You can tell they are putting in their all to make it enjoyable. I definitely want to go on this tour again!

船の中ではイベントが盛り沢山で、スタッフの方々がとにかく楽しませてくれる！
全力で楽しませてくれてるのがわかります。
また絶対に行きたいツアーです！

I participated with my 6-year-old and 3-year-old children.
We joined the 2nd-floor buffet dinner plan. Check-in was on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, and we were guided to the buffet seats in order of arrival. To avoid crowding, we were seated at tables in sequence. While waiting for the buffet, we were entertained with hula shows and ukulele performances, which was a nice touch.
The buffet included not only salads and fruits but also hearty dishes like whole roasted pig and roast beef. In the latter part of the meal, there were small cakes, sorbet, coffee, and tea, so we could enjoy a complete dining experience. The Mai Tai cocktail that came with the buffet could be substituted with fruit juice for children or those who prefer non-alcoholic options, and it was delicious.

After finishing the meal, we moved to the show in order. Although we were seated near the back, the venue was large and elevated, making it easy to see. The show featured a variety of performances, from basic hula dancing to Elvis, Michael Jackson, and fire dancing, providing an enjoyable experience. The children had fun, even if they didn’t fully understand everything.
During the show, it was dark and the sound was loud, which caused some little babies to cry, but it was entertainment that everyone, from adults to children, could enjoy. At the end of the show, they were happy to let us take photos with our smartphones and cameras, allowing us to enjoy the experience until the very end.

6歳と3歳子供を連れて参加しました。
2階ブッフェディナープラン
ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの４階にて受付、受付順にブッフェ席へ。ブッフェは混みあわないようテーブル順に案内されます。ブッフェ待ちの間はフラショーやウクレレで歌や踊りでおもてなしされ配慮されていました。
ブッフェにはサラダやフルーツのほかにも豚の丸焼きやローストビーフなど、ボリュームのある食事もあります。後半には小さなケーキとソルベ、コーヒー、紅茶もあるのでひととおりの食事をいただくことができます。
ブッフェのセットについてくるマイタイカクテルも子供やノンアルコールの方はフルーツジュースにしてもらえるので、こちらもおいしかった。

食事が終わった方から順にショーへ移動。案内されたのはほぼ最後列でしたが、会場は大きくても高さがあるので見やすかったです。ベーシックなフラダンスから、プレスリー、マイケルジャクソン、ファイアーダンス等、バラエティーに富んで楽しめる構成でした。子供たちもわからないなりに楽しんでいました。
ショーの間は暗いし、音も大きいので小さな赤ちゃんは泣いていましたが笑、大人から子供まで楽しめるエンターテインメントでした。ショー終わりで自分のスマホやカメラで写真も快く撮影してくれるので最後まで楽しめます。

Dinner great waitress very overwhelmed. Service so so. Entertainment great as well

This is my fifth time in Hawaii, but this time I'm here with my daughter who is visiting for the first time, so when you think of Hawaii, you think of hula dancing. I wanted my daughter to experience the beauty of Hawaii, so I chose a rock fusion hula show. We opted for the buffet dinner, and to sum it up, we were very satisfied.

Around 6:00 PM, we went to the Royal Hawaiian Center on the fourth floor to exchange our vouchers for entry stickers, which we placed on our chests. While waiting near the entrance, we were already welcomed by hula dancing. After that, we were invited into the tent based on the stickers we had on our chests, where we were shown to our seats. We were asked if we wanted two types of welcome cocktails and whether we wanted alcohol or not. Those who looked young were asked to show their passports. In the U.S., it's not allowed to serve alcohol to anyone under 21, so it's necessary to carry your passport. My daughter is 23, but she was still asked to show hers.

When the time came, we toasted and went to get food from the buffet. There was a whole roasted pig and various other dishes, and I got a bit greedy and couldn't finish everything. The food was delicious, and we were thoroughly satisfied while enjoying hula dancing during the meal.

After finishing our meal, we were guided inside the building to move to the second-floor seating. If you go to the guide early, you can sit in the front row of the second-floor seats, which offers a great view and is a good deal. The show featured various styles of hula dancing, impersonators of Elvis and Michael Jackson, and it was a lot of fun. It was a great value. My daughter initially came with the mindset of just accompanying her dad, but she ended up enjoying the meal and the hula dancing, and she was very satisfied with the fun show.

I also thought that if my late mother had seen this show during our last overseas tour in Hawaii four years ago, she would have been even happier. In any case, I highly recommend it.

5回目のハワイですが、今回はハワイが初めての娘と一緒なのでハワイと言えばフラダンス。娘にハワイの良さを感じさせたいとロックと融合したロック:ア：フラショーを選びました。ビュッフェディナーを選びました。結論から言えば大満足でした。6:00頃会場のロイヤルハワイアンセンター4階に行ってバウチャーと入場シールを交換して胸に貼って入口付近で待っているとフラダンスをして早くも和ませていただきました。その後ビュッフェディナーの我々は胸に貼ったシールを見てテントに招き入れられそこで席に案内されて着席。ウェルカムのカクテル二種類とアルコール入りか？無しか？を聞かれて若く見える人はパスポートの提示を求められます。アメリカでは21歳以外だった？にはアルコールを提供してはならないので当然ですがパスポートは携帯しておくことが必要です。娘は23歳ですが当然？提示を求められました。やがて時間が来ると乾杯してブッフェの料理を取ります。豚さんのの丸焼きや色々有って私は欲張ってあれこれ入れて、少し食べきれませんでした。味もよくお食事しながらフラダンスを食事会場でしてくれて充分に満足出来ました。
食事が終わると建物内に誘導されて二階席に移ります。
早め早めに、誘導する人の元に行って食事も建物への移動もすれば二階席の最前列席に座れるので非常に見易くお得です。ショーも色々趣向を変えたフラダンス、エルビスのそっくりさんやマイケルジャクソンが時間をかけて色々出てくるので楽しかったです。お値打ちがあります。娘は当初はお父さんにお付き合い程度の意識で来ましたが、食事やその時のフラダンスで結構満足して、楽しいショーも見れて大満足していました。私も前回4年前のハワイは亡くなった母親と一緒の最後の海外ツアーでしたが、このショーを見せてあげれば更に喜んだだろうと想いました。ともかくお勧めです。

I participated in January! The staff on the boat were really great! However, it was too cold due to the season. It took a lot of determination to get into the sea. We saw a lot of turtles, and the kids seemed to have a lot of fun. I think we could have enjoyed it even more if the weather had been better!

1月に参加しました！船に乗ってたスタッフさん方はすごいよかった！ただ季節もあって寒すぎました。海に入るのは気合いがいりました。
亀はほんとにたくさん見えて子どもは楽しそうにしてました。季節がよければもっと楽しめたなと思いました！

I think the show itself was enjoyable, so that was good! However, the meal was a bit different from what I had signed up for, which was a little disappointing! I believe crab was supposed to be included... The directions were unclear! I think it could have been prevented with some arrows!

ショー自体は楽しめたので良かったと思います!
食事は申し込んだ時とは少し違いがあったのでちょっとガッカリしました！カニが予定ではあったはずだったのですが…
案内が分かりにくかったです！矢印でも有れば防げたと思います!

This tour was really good, the tour guides were full of humour and fun stories to tell, the vehicles were comfortable and the tours well done. (Would've like just a -little- more time in some of the places (not a lot, just 2-3 more minutes maybe)).
But I would definitely recommend this full day tour to anyone, there's something for everyone at Kualoa Ranch.

VELTRA deserves praise too, I got a voucher from a friend and had trouble redeeming it, contacted VELTRA on Facebook and was told I had to call to book the tour and they would add my voucher. As I didn't have a working phone available they managed to transform the voucher into points and add them to my VELTRA account. I was then free to use it for this booking. Thank you for making it so easy for me :-)

It was great. The dancing was awesome and the food was great. One of the best Luau's I've been to.

It was great. The show was great and so was the food.

It was great. Very informative and professional tour guide. They were filming the movie Jumanji while we were at the falls.

After checking in at the pickup location, we received a paper with the schedule and order of today's activities, along with colored tape wrapped around our wrists. It seems there were many participants that day, as we took two buses. As we drove along the coast towards the North Shore for about 70 minutes, we could see pastures on the left, and soon we spotted the sign for Kualoa Ranch. In the pastures, there were cows, cows, and more cows, along with a cowboy on horseback, which heightened our excitement.

We were welcomed by staff playing the ukulele in front of the guest center and received explanations about the meeting points for each activity. After that, everyone participated in their chosen course. The meal was a simple buffet, and later the staff informed us that the chicken and pork were raised on the ranch. It seems that popular courses like horseback riding and the ATV tour fill up quickly, so it's best to make reservations early. If the weather isn't good (you'll need a change of clothes if it rains), the value of the experience diminishes a bit.

If you want to visit the filming locations, you need to join the movie set tour to see everything. Reviews mention that you can see some parts from the ATV and horseback riding, but we only caught glimpses. The movie set tour provides thorough explanations, and there are tours available in Japanese as well. At the Jurassic Park filming location, we got off the bus to take photos, and the staff helped take pictures with everyone's smartphones.

One downside is that while the restrooms are large, there are only two of them, so if you don't use them during the free time between tours (which is scheduled for 15 minutes), it can become quite a hassle. Be cautious!

ピックアップ場所で受付後 本日のアクティビティの時間と順番を記入された紙と手首に 色の着いたテープ巻かれバスで移動 当日は参加者多かったのか バス2台でした。海岸沿いに走りながらノースショア方向へ 約70分 牧草地帯が 左に見えてきたら クアロアランチの看板が 牧草には 牛 牛 牛そして 馬に乗ったカーボーイが 期待一気に高まります。ゲストセンターの前でウクレレ演奏するスタッフに迎えられ 各アクティビティの集合場所の説明受ける。あとは各個人が 選んだコース参加します。食事は簡単なバイキング
鶏肉と豚肉は 牧場で育てたものだと 後で スタッフが教えてくれまた。人気のコースは(乗馬やバギー)予約早めに しないと直ぐ 一杯になるらしい。天気が良くないと(もし雨なら着替え必要です)価値少し落ちます。映画の撮影場所に 行きたいのなら 映画撮影地ツアーに 参加しないと全部見られません。クチコミサイトでバギーからでも見える。乗馬からでも大丈夫とありましたが一部だけ 見えましたが 正解 撮影地ツアーは 説明もしっかりして 日本語ツアーもある。ジュラシックパークのロケ地では バスを降りて 写真撮影でき スタッフの方が 各自のスマホで撮影してくれた。難を言えばトイレは大きいのですが ２ヶ所しかないため 参加するツアーの空き時間(15分空いて組まれいます。)済ませないと 大変なことになります。要注意

I participated with my 3-year-old and 5-year-old children. The staff were very attentive, and we all had a great time! However, swimming with the dolphins was still a bit difficult for the kids, so we watched from the boat. Even for adults, it can be tough if you're not used to swimming. If you're confident in your swimming skills, it's amazing to see the dolphins swimming around up close multiple times!

There are also plenty of fun activities like slides, kayaking, cheeseburgers, and hula dancing! One suggestion would be to have smaller gear sizes available for the kids.

3歳と5歳の子供を連れての参加でした。
ずっと面倒見の良い方ばかりでみんなで楽しむことができました！！ただ、イルカと一緒に泳ぐのは子供達にはまだ難しかったです。船上で見ていました。
大人でも泳がなければならないので慣れていないとキツイです。泳ぎに自信があれば間近でイルカが何度も泳ぎ回るので最高です^ ^
それ以外にも滑り台やカヤック、チーズバーガーにフラダンスと楽しむポイントはたくさんです！！
注文としては子供達のギアのサイズももう少し小さい物を用意してほしいです。

It was a wonderful show! I had the buffet in a separate tent before the show started, and there were many delicious options. There was also a small hula show inside the tent.

It started to rain during the show, but there was a cover to keep us dry, so I wasn't worried at all. After the meal, we moved to a different location for the hula show.

After several performances, Elvis Presley made an appearance! Although I'm not from that generation, I think he must have looked just like him. The older audience members around me were cheering, and when he came down to the audience to shake hands with everyone, some people were even in tears.

After a few more performances, it was time for Michael Jackson. He also resembled the original quite well. Not just in appearance and voice, but also in performance, it must have taken a tremendous amount of effort.

I got to see the moonwalk too! I could only take still photos, so the pictures turned out a bit confusing, but it was truly amazing, and I highly recommend seeing it in person!

素晴らしいショーでした！
ビュッフェはショーが始まる前に別のテントで食べたのですが、種類も多く美味しかったです。テントの中でも小さなフラショーがありました。
途中で雨が降ってきたのですが、濡れないよう雨避けがされますので心配いりませんでしたよ。
食後、場所を移っていよいよフラショーです。
いくつかの演目の後、エルヴィス・プレスリーが登場！
世代ではないのですが、きっとそっくりだったんだと思います。周りで見ていた年配の方の歓声が上がっていましたし、客席に降りて一人ひとりと握手をしてくれた時には涙ぐんでいる方もいるほどでした。
その後またいくつか演目を挟み、今度はマイケル・ジャクソンです。こちらもよく似ていました。姿形や声のみならずパフォーマンスまで、となると、大変な努力だろうと思います。
ムーンウォークも見られました！撮影は静止画のみで動画が撮れなかったため、なんだかワケの分からない写真になっていますが…実際は本当に素晴らしかったので是非現地でご覧いただきたいと思います！

It was popular, and although the reservation was only for drinks and photos, it was amazing.
We were seated on the second floor, but the view was very good.
I was lucky to get photos and autographs as well.

人気があり、ドリンクと写真撮影のみの予約となりましたが、最高でした。
2階席でしたが、とても見やすかったです。
写真撮影やサインももらえて、ラッキーでした。

Boarding and seating were accomplished efficiently, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Our wheelchair bound family member was accommodated.

The buffet appetizer table was disappointing over all. The fruit, pineapple, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, was almost tasteless. The cheeses were non-spectacular.

Our server was efficient, and he worked very hard to serve multiple tables. The entire wait staff is to be commended for their courtesy, hard work, and good service.

The entertainers were very enthusiastic and tried hard to please the guests. The jazz performances were the best part of the entertainment. The "wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Aloha" was very cheesy.

The drinks were good, and the salad, lobster, and steak were all better than I had expected. The food was quite tasty, and servings were plentiful.

We were greeted on arrival with some traditional Hawaiian Lei's and a photo with two of the show stars. We had a free drink on arrival and then sat down to get ready for the show. The people on the table were chatty and friendly. We were lucky to be the first table up for the buffet which was incredible, so much choice of food! The show started and was absolutely amazing, ending with a fire show! The rooftop view whilst the sun was going down was perfect and typical Hawaiian paradise. Absolutely loved it!

The overall experience was excellent, the people were friendly and the food was great, better than expected and they really fill you up with crab legs. Dislikes were bathroom locations being unclear and during fireworks people are everywhere to see the fireworks on one side of the boat and they smoke cigs in your face at the very top deck, gross.

Very convenient and pleasant cruise. Transportation was easy, staff was friendly, food was tasty, entertainment was entertaining. Very good date for a couple. Would reccomend to anyone looking for something to do for an evening.

The service was good, and the guide was knowledgeable, but it was necessary to be careful as there was light rain, making the ground muddy and slippery.

サービスはよくガイド担当者も博学で問題ないですが、小雨が降り足下がぬかるみ滑りやすいので注意が必要でした。

The crew was amazing and so was the tour. We honestly wanted to pay to do it again. The sandbar was so awesome and snorkeling was so much fun. It was the best experience we had on the island. The hamburger were great and hit the spot. Thanks again to our wonderful crew. It is a memory my whole family will cherish forever

I can't say enough about how amazing this crew is and how much fun we had!  The boat is so nice with two different net lounge seating areas at the front with seating space inside the cabin as well. We saw so many dolphins and the crew made everyone feel very comfortable snorkeling. They were also great with pointing out all of the different marine life that they found so we even got to see a couple of sea turtles! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for a nice day out on the West side!

I participated for the first time on my honeymoon. At the buffet before the show, I enjoyed Hawaiian cuisine while listening to ukulele performances and singing. The show was more impressive than I had imagined, truly a fusion of rock and hula dance. The venue was quite lively, and I was entertained throughout. After it ended, I was able to take commemorative photos with the cast, making wonderful memories fitting for a honeymoon. I'm really glad I participated!

新婚旅行で初めて参加させていただきました。
ショーの前のビュッフェでは、ウクレレの演奏と歌を聴きながらハワイアン料理のビュッフェがいただけました。ショーは、想像以上に本格的で圧巻でした。まさにロックとフラダンスの融合です。会場もかなり盛り上がっており、終始楽しませていただけました。終わってからはキャストの方との記念撮影もでき、新婚旅行にふさわしい素敵な思い出作りが出来たので参加して本当に良かったです！

I joined on Friday because I wanted to see Manoa Falls, but the path was muddier than I imagined, and my shoes got covered in mud. Haha! The guide said they had never seen such a condition before! It turned out to be a great memory. The organic lunch was very delicious, and we ate it in a park with a view of Diamond Head!

マノアの滝を見たくて金曜日に参加しましたが、道中が想像以上に泥道で、靴が泥だらけになりました。笑
ガイドの方もこの状態は見たことない！というくらい凄い道で、それはそれで良い思い出になりました。
オーガニックランチはとても美味しく、ダイヤモンドヘッドの見える公園で食べました！

The location was fantastic. I chose the course, and it was very delicious. The staff were all kind and were grateful for taking photos with me multiple times! Alcohol and drinks are not included, so I paid for those separately at the store.

ロケーションが最高でした。コースにしました、とても美味しかった。そして、店員さんも皆さん親切で何度も写真撮影に応じてくれて有り難かったです！アルコールやドリンクはついてないので、その分のみお店で支払いました。