Oahu
"BK" the tour bus driver is very knowledgeable and friendly gentlemen. He explained everything for us and made sure we were prepared. Highly recommended!
Overall an amazing experience from the start! Just walking in everybody is already a joker. The performances were captivating and incredible to watch. Not to mention the food that went with it!
I appreciated leaving on time from the harbor. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The ride
allowed us to see the beautiful Kaneohe Bay. We were given ample time on the soundbar which is breathtaking. Snorkeling was also a lot of fun and we see a number of turtles. The lunch and service was great.
My family thoroughly enjoyed this snorkeling excursion. My kids said this was the best activity on our entire stay on Oahu. Thank you Holokai!
It was written that masks should be worn, but everyone had them off. I think it would be reassuring if they could enforce safety measures a bit more thoroughly so that I could feel comfortable making a reservation.
マスク着用と書いてありましたが皆外してました。少し安全管理を徹底してもらえると安心して予約できると思いました。
Our trip was amazing, food was great!
They gave us everything we needed; we hope to book again. The sandbar was great to be able to play volleyball and then snorkel and sea the turtles. Best adventure by far!
It's more like a rental shop provided at the meeting place rather than a tour image. The staff are all friendly and approachable!
Since we didn't plan to go into the ocean that day, we only used the bicycles. The bicycles have wider tires compared to those in Japan, and they move quite well with just a light push. The brakes have their quirks (laughs), so definitely experience them on-site.
For those planning to go snorkeling, Kailua Beach is nice, but it might be a bit challenging to go all the way to Lanikai.
Especially, managing your belongings might be difficult.
There are various shops to enjoy while exploring Kailua. A great souvenir for women is Kanikai Bath & Body!
Also, there are a lot of wild birds. Additionally, since the tour time can be quite long, if you're confident in your stamina, I recommend climbing up to the Pillbox.
Regarding lunch, you can choose from three options, and we went with the BBQ plate and pizza. As mentioned in the comments, the pizza is different from what you find in Japan; it's oily, and the crust is thick yet crispy and delicious.
The BBQ plate is also tasty, but the eating area might be a bit questionable in terms of hygiene. The area in front of the pizza shop was clean! Since you're overseas, it's probably best not to worry too much about it!
ツアーのイメージではなく、集合場所のお店の提供されている貸出店舗という感じです。
スタッフさんは、みなさんフレンドリーで親しみやすいですよ!
私達は当日は海に入る予定がなかったため自転車のみ利用でした。
自転車は、日本と違いタイヤの幅も大きく軽く漕げば結構すすみます。
ブレーキは一癖あり(笑)是非現地で体験してください。
シュノーケリングされる予定の方はカイルアビーチは良いですが、ラニカイまでいくとなるとちょっと大変かも。
特に、荷物管理が難しいかもしれませんね。
カイルア散策ではいろいろなお店もあり楽しめますよ。
女性向けのお土産で良かったのはKanikai Bath&Bodyです!
あととにかく、野鳥が多いです。
またツアー時間が結構長くとれるので、体力に自信がある方はピルボックスの方まで登るのはおすすめです。
ランチについては、3種類から選べるのですが、
私達はBBQプレートとピザにしました。コメントのあるようにピザは日本のとはちがいオイリーで生地はふといのにサクサクでうまいです。
BBQプレートも美味しいのですが、食べる場所はちょっと衛生的に微妙かも。ピザ屋さんの前は綺麗でした!
海外ですのであんまり気にしすぎないほうが良いですね!
Dear R&S,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour without a shuttle service after the pandemic. Hawaii is now starting to return to normal, and we have also begun offering free shuttle service from the Waikiki area.
We strongly recommend using bicycles for the Kailua Beach Plus option, so your choice was indeed the right one! When visiting Lanikai Beach, we think it's best to store your belongings in our lockers and go light. The view from the Pillbox is absolutely stunning!
When you come back to Hawaii, please do visit Kailua again. Our entire staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
Sincerely,
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
R&S様
パンデミック後、送迎サービスのない中、ツアーにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
現在、ハワイは通常に戻り始めており、ワイキキエリアからの無料送迎も開始致しました。
カイルアビーチプラスオプションでは自転車の利用を強くお勧めしておりますので、R&S様の選択は正解です!
ラニカイビーチに行く際は、当店のロッカーに荷物を入れ、身軽で行って頂くのが一番よろしいかと思います。
ピルボックスからの眺めは最高位ですよね!
またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ともカイルアに遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ち致しております。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
In Honolulu, where the COVID-19 situation is improving, I felt there were still few Japanese tourists. Nevertheless, I participated alone this time. We moved towards Ko Olina and boarded a lovely boat from the harbor. Without any rocking, we encountered a pod of dolphins after about 20 minutes. Then we moved to a snorkeling spot and had an encounter with a sea turtle. After returning to the boat, I enjoyed some drinks and lunch, even though I was alone. A few people, including the captain, spoke Japanese, which was considerate for me as a solo traveler. Since there are few Japanese tourists, it might be understandable, but I think the fast-paced English explanations would be quite challenging without strong language skills. If possible, I would have appreciated it if printed translations of the explanations in Japanese were provided. Overall, it was a satisfying tour.
コロナが収まりつつあるホノルルは、まだ日本人が少ない印象でした。
それでも今回は一人で参加させていただきました。
コオリナ方面へ移動して、ハーバーから素敵な船に乗船してさど揺れることなく移動して約20分でイルカの群れに遭遇しました。
それからシュノーケリングのポイントに移動してウミガメとの遭遇。
船に戻って一人でしたがお酒やランチで堪能しました。
船長をはじめ数人が日本語を話せたので一人旅の私に気遣っていただきました。
日本人が少ないので仕方ないかもしれませんが、早口の英語の説明はよほどの語学力がないと厳しいと思います。
可能であれば、説明の内容を日本語の和訳でプリントしたものを配布していただけるとありがたかったと思いました。
トータル的には満足したツアーでした。
It was my first time back in Hawaii in three years, so I decided to fully enjoy this trip by participating in an optional tour that I had never experienced before. Since COVID-19 had just calmed down, most of the participants were foreigners, and I think we were probably the only Japanese people there.
Although I can understand some English, I struggled to comprehend the explanations about the meeting times on the bus. I would have appreciated it if they could have provided printed materials, even if it wasn't in Japanese.
The shallow sandy area was about waist-deep, but just in front of it was a deeper coral reef area where there were many sea turtles, which was truly moving. Additionally, the staff's hospitality was very attentive, and I was especially grateful to a female staff member who spoke Japanese. Thank you very much.
三年ぶりのハワイだったので、今回はオプショナルツアーで満喫しようと思い、今まで経験したことがなかったこのツアーに参加しました。
まだコロナが落ち着いたばかりなので、参加者のほとんどは外国人で、日本人はたぶん我々だけだと思いました。
多少の英語は理解できるとはいえ、バス中での集合時間などの説明は、理解できず、日本語は無理でも紙にプリントしたものでも配布していただけたらありがたかったと思いました。
遠浅の砂地はちょうど腰くらいの深さでしたが、ちょっと手前の部分はサンゴ礁の深いエリアとなっていてウミガメがたくさんいたので感動でした。
また、スタッフの接遇もとても行き届いていて、その中の日本語が話せる女性スタッフにはとてもお世話になりました。
ありがとうございました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the bus explanations. We will consider it.
The sandbar is a very mystical spot that shows different expressions depending on the day and time, so regardless of the weather or tide levels, we will continue to strive as a team to ensure everyone can enjoy the beautiful sandbar.
We are very happy to hear that you were moved by the experience. Thank you for your kind words about our staff as well.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
バスでの説明の件、ご教示ありがとうございます。検討させて頂きたいと思います。
サンドバーはその日その時間によって違う表情を見せてくれるとても神秘的なスポットですので、天候や潮位に関わらず皆様に美しいサンドバーを満喫していただけるようこれからもスタッフ一同努力を重ねてまいります。
感動していただけたとおっしゃって頂きとても嬉しく思います。またスタッフにもお褒めのお言葉をいただきありがとうございました。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
They are punctual! Make sure you get there in time. Parking is a beast on the beach, took us a little over an hour to park. But as far as the ride they were awesome! Very chill and relaxing. My family was terrified when taking off but absolutely loved it once we were out there they didn’t want to come back on land we got to see turtles it was an amazing experience and awesome pricing . Definitely recommend! 5/5
Tony was a great guide! The trip was definitely worth it! I wish they wouldn't make you drive to Waikiki if you aren't staying in Waikiki. Only Pearl Harbor tour we could get booked and it was great!
Awesome experience. The people are so friendly. We’d enjoyed all the stories and the surroundings. It was all organized very well and you can tell, Chiefs family spend a lot of time on all. Can’t wait to experience this again!
My entire family attend Chief's Luau and it was wonderful from top to bottom. They provided a huge amount of good food and moved people through the line quickly. Chief Sielu was delightfully funny, wise, heartfelt and shared his culture in such a beautiful way. All of the musicians, dancers and fire/knife dancers were absolutely amazing. All the performers showed such a passion and love of their culture. I would highly recommend this luau for anyone wanting to learn more about Polynesian culture.
My family and I had a blast on our snorkel trip. This was our first time doing anything like this and it was amazing. We were able to see lots of fishes and turtles. The water was so clear that it made it so easy to spot fish. The captain and his crew were very professional and helpful. We had a great group of families with us and made the trip that much better. On another note we were able to see one of the crew members catch a fish on our trip. Fun time. Recommend for everyone to try.
The whole tour was fantastic. My family and I had a wonderful time. Seeing the different cultures and stile of living and activities was astounding. The shows that they put on in each island was energetic and very informative. We also watched the final show the Breath of Life. Don’t want to spoil it so you have to come and see it in person. Part of our tour was the food that was included in our purchase. The food was phenomenal. So many different type of food from different cultures. Again you must come and experience it yourself. A five star in my books.
- I was a bit anxious on the bus since most of the people around me were foreigners, but once I got on the boat, there was a Japanese guide who was very polite and friendly, and I had a great time.
- There were also preschool children, which made me a little nervous, but thanks to the guide, I was able to enjoy myself without any worries.
- The hamburger on the boat was delicious, and I felt completely satisfied with everything! I want to go again!!
・バスの中は周りは外国の方ばかりで不安でしたが、船に乗ると日本人のガイドの方がいらして、とても丁寧かつフレンドリーに接していただき、とても楽しかったです。
・未就学児もいて少しドキドキでしたが、ガイドさんのおかげで全く不安なく過ごすことができました。
・船上でのハンバーガーも、普通においしく、すべてにおいて心が満たされました!また行きたい!!
Took my wife for her birthday a few days ago and really had a good time. Food was good, music and entertainment was good as well. Outstanding views!!!
I would recommend this cruise as an addition to your itinerary while on island.
Pros:
Great show. Very entertaining for all ages. The fire dancing was amazing. Chief was funny and a joy to watch. The food was better than I expected with how many people they were feeding. They ran out of some of the items and for it being an all you can eat, they closed the lines down quickly after everyone had a serving. The food lines also moved quickly.
Cons:
The location. It is inside the wet n wild water park which definitely takes away from it being authentic. Some of the tables has shade but many didnt. They have you get there at 5 but thinks dont really start until closer to 545 so you are just sitting there roasting and burning. I expected more activities to do woth the family but there werent any to do at all except look at 2 booths of trinkets. You also have to use the wet b wild bathrooms and they were so so dirty and smelly.
Jenna and the crew are very friendly and accomodating. Safety checks are performed before and after the boat docked to shore. Jenna is amazing with her boat-piloting skills! The views are amazing on shore and while on water! I highly recommend Mana Kai Catamaran!
This was a great experience! We stayed in Waikiki and the pick-up and drop-off was amazing, especially at the end of the day since we were able to sleep on the shuttle home. Swimming around and playing volleyball on the sandbar was fun! The crew did a good job getting the passengers involved. After lunch we drove around and saw sea turtles before heading to the reef to snorkel. It was our first time snorkeling, but the crew was helpful making sure we were comfortable with the gear. We had a blast! Would definitely book this if you're looking to maximize your time with activities.
Very educational, great food and amazing entertainment
This show was outstanding. It surpassed all of our expectations. The talent and skills were evident and the energy level was high throughout the night. On the needing improvement side of things, the lines to get drinks were unbelievably long and very slow. The food was average at best but they were feeding 1000 people.
Everything was amazing. The employees were knowledgeable and kind.
This tour provided a number of firsts for me and my husband. It was our first time on a sandbar. Our first time turtle watching. Our first time snorkeling. Everything about this trip was fantastic. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!!
Beautiful day and lots to take in! Great tour to avoid having to drive there yourself
I couldn't swim with the dolphins. I could only watch them swimming from the boat. I was really disappointed because I joined thinking I would be able to swim with them.
The website mentioned dolphin watching, but it was only on the top page, and the wording on other pages was ambiguous, leading me to believe I would be swimming close to the dolphins, but instead, I just watched them from the boat for a few minutes.
There are still videos on YouTube showing people swimming with dolphins, which feels misleading, like a promotional ad.
The snorkeling afterward had no corals or tropical fish at all; what were we supposed to see in such a barren sea? I was told by the crew that we would see turtles, but there were none. Other guests quickly got out of the water and seemed bored on the boat.
The only fun part was the slide, but paying 20,000 yen per person for this experience is way too high and not worth it. I've participated in various tours before, but this was the least satisfying and the most expensive.
The lunch was not tasty either. The optional photos, which are also quite expensive, are definitely not worth it. The pictures we took ourselves were much better, and since we couldn't swim with the fish, turtles, or dolphins, we ended up with photos of just floating in the sea or sitting on the boat.
I absolutely do not recommend this tour. I even wonder if they set such high prices because they are struggling with fewer customers. I regret not choosing a different tour.
イルカと一緒には泳げません。船の上からイルカが泳いでいるのを眺めるだけ。イルカと泳げると思い参加しただけに残念でなりません。
HPにはイルカウォッチングと記載がありましたが、TOPページに載っているのみで、他のページにはイルカと泳げる様な曖昧な書き方だった為、イルカの近くには行けないけど、見える距離で一緒に泳ぐのかなと思い参加しましたが、船の上から数分イルカを眺めるだけです。
YouTubeにもイルカと泳いでいる動画が未だに載せてあったり、誘導広告のようで、紛らわしいです。
その後のシュノーケルは珊瑚も熱帯魚も全くおらず、何も居ない海で何を見ろと言うのでしょうか?
亀と会えると搭乗員から言われていたのに、亀も居ない。他のお客さんも早々に海から上がりつまらなそうに船でしてました。
唯一滑り台だけが面白かったですが、これで1人2万円の料金は高すぎて割に合わない。今まで色々なツアーに参加しましたが1番満足度が低く、高額でした。
お弁当も美味しくない。オプションで付けられる、これまた高額な写真は絶対に付けない方がいい。自分達で撮った方がよっぽど良い写真ばかりで、魚も亀もイルカとも泳げないので、ただ海に浮いてるだけ、船に座ってるだけの写真です。
こちらのツアー絶対にオススメしません。
客が少なくなり、経営厳しいからなのか、こんなに内容と見合っていない高額な金額設定にしているのではないかとさえ思います。違うツアーにすれば良かったと後悔です。
Thank you for your participation.
However, we sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations, despite your anticipation.
As you have confirmed, the tour you participated in currently does not include snorkeling with wild dolphins; instead, it involves watching wild dolphins and then snorkeling at a different spot. Please understand that the content may vary depending on the tour.
Thank you for bringing the YouTube video to our attention. It was a video from before the changes to the tour content, and it should have been removed. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Following your feedback, we have deleted the video.
To avoid causing similar inconveniences in the future, we will strive to improve our services.
Thank you for your understanding.
VELTRA
ご参加ありがとうございます。
しかしながら、楽しみにされていたものの、ご期待に沿えず申し訳ございません。
ご確認いただいております通り、ご参加いただいたツアーは現在野生のイルカとのシュノーケリングは行っておらず、野生のイルカを鑑賞したのち、別のスポットでシュノーケリングを実施しております。ツアーによって内容が異なりますことご了承ください。
Youtubeの動画につきましては、お気づきいただきありがとうございます。ツアー内容が変更する前の動画のため、本来削除すべきところ残ったままになっておりました。誤解を招く掲載になっておりましたことお詫び申し上げます。ご指摘を受けまして動画は削除させていただきました。
今後同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、サービスの向上に努めてまいります。
何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRA
The crew was incredible! We loved seeing so many dolphins up close and got to see a few sea turtles too! The crew ensured everyone stayed safe while in the water which helped us relax knowing they were there if any of us needed a little help. We also loved the Hawaiian traditions included. Highly recommend this tour!
Me gusto la actividad y disfrute mucho
% recomendada
Very relaxed environment, welcoming crew, and fun to be had by all ages. We snorkeled, played volleyball and had a great lunch, I would definitely do again.
Second time and it always amazes me I will totally be back next year with my fam!!