Oahu
Went to my first luau and I have to say, it was a good experience. The staff are as friendly as can be and the performances were amazing. They are very much involved with the crowd making it a special experience and I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Food Buffett was also good, and my friends and I were approached with beautiful lays at the entrance and the best part was we all got 2 drink tickets with the packages we purchased online.
I signed up for an all-inclusive plan. The basic explanation was quite vague. As soon as we got on the bus, there was an intense cold and the explanation audio started playing. It's essential to prepare for the cold.
The schedule mentioned two bodyboarding lessons, but in reality, there was only one. I wasn't expecting much from this bodyboarding lesson, but it turned out to be incredibly fun. It seemed to be a lesson exclusive to plan participants, and the number of people was just right, allowing us to fully enjoy it. My child even said, "I'm glad we came!"
Although I didn't drink much from the unlimited drinks, it was good to have since outside food and drinks were prohibited (only one unopened bottle of water was allowed), and carrying cash was inconvenient. It was also a good decision to sign up for the all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch. It was delicious, and since the eating area was predetermined, there were no hassles with waiting in line to purchase or securing a spot to eat.
The shower and toilet were in the same area, which wasn't very hygienic. There wasn't even a curtain in the shower. The changing room only had simple curtains, and there were only two or three of them. Since the return time is set, I recommend changing clothes early.
You might think, "A pool in Hawaii?!" but I highly recommend it. I also recommend signing up for the all-inclusive plan.
全て込みのプランを申し込みました。
基本説明はアバウトです。バスに乗り込んだとたん凄まじい寒さと説明の音声が流れていました。寒さ対策必須です。
予定ではボディーボードレッスンは2回と書いてありましたが、実際は1回のみでした。
このボディーボードレッスン、期待していませんでしたが最高に楽しかったです。
このプラン申込者限定レッスンだったようで、人数も丁度よく、満喫できました。
子供も「来てよかった!」と言っていました。
ドリンク飲み放題はほとんど飲むことはありませんでしたが、飲食物持ち込み禁止で(無開封水1本のみ可)現金を持ち歩くことが不便なので付いていてよかったです。
ランチのBBQ食べ放題も申し込んでおいて正解でした。
美味しかったし、食べる場所が決まっていたので、購入の列に並ぶ時間・食べる場所の場所取り等煩わしいことが一切なかったのがよかったです。
シャワーとトイレが同じ場所にあり衛星的にもいいとは言えません。
シャワーにはカーテンすらありませんでした。
更衣室も簡単なカーテンが付いているのみ。数も2,3しかありませんでした。
帰りの時間が決まっているので、早めに着替えることをおすすめします。
ハワイでプール?!と思うでしょうが、おすすめです。
更に全て込みのプランを申し込むことをおすすめします。
Thank you very much for participating in Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. We also appreciate your enjoyment of the attractions.
Regarding the bodyboard lesson you mentioned, you can participate only once, and we apologize for the unclear information on the tour page. To avoid causing similar inconvenience in the future, we have edited the content on the tour page.
We sincerely take your feedback, including the quality of our facilities, to heart and will work with the operating company to further improve our services.
Thank you for your valuable feedback during your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
また、アトラクションをお楽しみいただきありがとうございます。
ご指摘いただいておりますボディボードレッスンにつきましては、1回のみご参加いただけますが、
ツアーページの記載がわかりづらく申し訳ございません。
同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、ツアーページの記載内容を編集させていただきました。
施設のクオリティー含め、お客様からのお言葉を真摯に受け止め、催行会社と共に、今後さらなるサービス向上に努めてまいります。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
This time in Honolulu, we chose whale watching as a memory for my grandchildren during spring break. The moment we spotted a whale spouting while gazing out at the vast ocean, everyone got excited and shouted loudly. I will never forget this emotion; I enjoyed it as well.
今回のホノルルは、春休みに孫たちの思い出としてホエールウォッチングを選びました、
大海原に目を肥やしながら潮を吹くクジラを見つけた瞬間みんな興奮し大きな声で叫びました
この感動は忘れないでしょう、私も楽しみました。
For the amount of money we paid my fiance and I were disappointed. The boat we took out was dirty and in my opinion not well maintained. We spent less than one hour actually "Snorkeling" and that is what I was hoping for the most. The crew was nice and helpful, but I think I would not recommend this to anyone for the amount of money they charge.
I absolutely love this place! I felt like I was at home, surrounded by so many culture. My tour guide "Kilisi" was such a doll, she was so Kind and funny. The Luau food was great and so was the "HA: Breathe of Life" show. I always being surrounded by so much culture. New Zealand Island was amazing! I felt like I was back in NZ when they performed.
Mahalo Nunia, Aloha oe!
I attended this luau with a friend that actually knew a lot of the workers. The food was so delicious and the greeters were so friendly! As for the show, Tihati really put on a great show! Great experience, I highly recommend this luau. The manager is also friendly and he walks around greeting everyone, I thought was really nice.
This tour was just above and beyond! Im not a beach person nor do I like swimming but this turtle snorkel just made me fall in love with the ocean. The captain and crew were great! They knew exactly how to keep everyone happy and safe! I see so many turtle, fishes and and octopus that the crew actually snatched and had us hold. I love this snorkel and will definitely be going back!
The weather was perfect on the day of our trip! We had to wade from the boat to the sandbar, and since we didn't bring our swimsuits, thinking we wouldn't be swimming, we were invited with, "The weather is great with no wind! It's really wonderful, so let's definitely go to the sandbar!" They even lent us wetsuits. My mother, who is in her 70s, was also moved and said, "I'm so glad we went!"
当日は天気にも恵まれ、最高でした!
船からサンドバーまで腰につからなければならず、最初から泳ぐ想定をせずに水着を持って行かなかった私たちに、『風もない天気もいい!すっごい素敵だからぜひサンドバー行こう!」と誘っていただき、ウェットスーツを貸してくれました。
70代の母も、『行って良かった!」と感動!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the tour the other day. I'm really glad your mother enjoyed it!
By the way, as CHARKO mentioned in your post, when you go to the sandbar, you will need to enter the water. The boat must anchor in a certain depth of water, so you will need to get off the boat and walk in the water to reach the sandbar. The depth will depend on the tide conditions that day, but for adults, it will be around waist to chest deep, so please come in swimwear or clothes that can get wet.
Please come back to play with your mother again! Next time, I hope you will also try snorkeling. Mahalo!
アロハ!先日はツアーにご参加ありがとうございました。
お母様も楽しんで頂けて本当に良かったです!
ちなみにCHARKO様も書き込みして頂いたようにサンドバーに行かれる際は海に入って頂かなくてはなりません。
船には一定の海の深さが必要な為サンドバーの近くに停泊させ、サンドバーまでは船から降りて頂きご自身で海の中を歩いて移動となります。
深さはその日の潮の状況によりますが大人で腰から胸の辺りの深さになるためご参加の際は水着または濡れても良い服装でお越し下さいね。
またお母様と遊びにいらして下さいね!次回はぜひシュノーケルも挑戦されてみて下さいね。マハロ!
We had a great time touring everything involved with this trip! It was a full 8 hours and our tour guide did a fabulous job of filling us in on lots of history and information about the island. REALLY ENJOYED!
We had a wonderful experience at the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise.
This was our second time, but we will absolutely go again.
We had a great time, enjoyed the food and first class service as well as entertainment and fireworks. The only negative was that if you eat different meals, you can't sit together in the same room. The staff did make accommodation and get us together but we never got the steak and lobster that was paid for with the more expensive meal.
Had a blast! Several whale sightings. The lunch was fantastic. Hula lessons, lei making and yukelele lessons. Service was impecable. My kids and husband had a fantastic time.
It was perfect weather, and the cruising on the stable Navatek was comfortable. I was able to see the whales raising their fins from a distance during the whale watching, but... It was a fun tour enjoyed separately from my family, but the excitement of the watching experience was lacking.
絶好のお天気、揺れないナバテック号に快適なクルージングでした。
ホエールウォッチングは遠目にひれを挙げているところが見れましたが・・・
家族とは別行動で楽しみのツアーでしたが、ウオッチングの感動はありませんでしたね。
I participated with four friends.
We were worried about the weather, but we were blessed with great weather and had a wonderful time!
We enjoyed burgers for lunch on the boat while listening to a lovely live performance!
We also encountered many sea turtles, and everything was amazing! (((o(*゚▽゚*)o)))
友達4人で参加しました。
お天気が心配されましたが、天気にも恵まれ素敵な時間が過ごせました!
お昼のバーガーも船上にて、素敵な弾き語りを聞きながらいただきました!!
ウミガメもたくさん出会えて、全てが最高でした(((o(*゚▽゚*)o)))
I think it is a tourist trap. We were very disaponted. We felt they were bot looking fot whales but that they allready had a route fixed
We travel a lot and love an afternoon sail. Wednesday's 3pm sail featured mellow 70s music (CCR, Eagles, and that classic plane crash ditty Fire and Rain, along with some 50s tunes). Really? Music that's 40 - 58 years old?
The captains seemed barely engaged in their jobs, chatting with each other about filing their taxes for much of the 90 minute sail.
Though the trades weren't blowing, no effort was made to find enough wind to make it feel like a sail, nor did our crew display any interest in pointing out local landmarks, Hawaiian history and lore, or the flora and fauna.
There were good at hustling the $2 waters and sodas and $10 refillable drinks and reminding us to tip.
Snooze.
I was excited from the moment I got on the boat. The beach volleyball at the sandbar was intense, but that made the hamburgers for lunch taste even better! The snorkeling around the coral reef revealed sights I had never seen before, and I was thrilled to swim with turtles! I definitely want to go again! ((´∀`))
船に乗った時点からワクワクでした、サンドバーに着いてからのビーチバレーは激しかったですがその分お昼のハンバーガーが美味しかったです!
サンゴ礁の周りをぐるり一周するシュノーケリングでは見たことない光景が広がり、亀と一緒に泳げて感動しました!
ぜひまた行きたいです((´∀`))
Great crew, great boat and lots of turtles. We were amazed how close to shore we were and how many turtles we saw. The turtles do not seem to be phased by the snorkelers and just hang around having their shells cleaned by the small reef fish. Fantastic to watch!
It was a popular tour, so I participated with high expectations, and it truly was a wonderful experience that did not disappoint. Unfortunately, the temperature was a bit low, and it felt quite cold, but I am grateful for all the photos taken in various poses at the sandbar. We saw many sea turtles, and during snorkeling, we even saw a sea turtle sleeping with its head buried in the coral, which really impressed the kids. It was a great family outing.
人気のツアーということで、期待して参加しましたが、期待を裏切らない素晴らしいツアーでした。あいにく気温がやや低く、寒さを感じるくらいでしたが、サンドバーで色んなポーズの写真を沢山撮って頂き感謝しています。海ガメも沢山見られましたし、シュノーケリングでも、海ガメが珊瑚に頭を突っ込んで寝ているところも見られて、子供たちも感動していました。良い家族サービスができました。
Staff was very nice and helpful. We enjoyed the trip. Food was good for picnic food. It was a cold and windy day. The staff had hot chocolate, tea and coffee ready for everyone. The reef was not that great for snorkeling. Bland colors and not many fish. Watched Finding Nemo one too many times.
Waikiki is clear and sunny!!
But the other side was cloudy.
It was cold...
But the sandbar was beautiful!
By the time we returned to the harbor, it was clearing up nicely, so maybe it would have been better to depart in the afternoon...
Overall, I'm satisfied!
ワイキキは快晴!!
でも裏側は曇りでした
寒かったです、、
でもサンドバーはキレイでした!
港に帰る頃きれいに晴れてきてたのでもしかしたら昼から出発のほがよかったのかな。。
でも総合的には満足です!、
Great cost performance!
Great service!
Great food !
Great entertainment!
Last year, I used "The Bus" to get to Kailua on my own. Initially, I had planned to include a visit to Lanikai Beach, but things started to go awry when I had to wait for a "bicycle rental." I ended up getting lost and wasted quite a bit of time. As a result, I had to give up on Lanikai Beach. My town exploration was also unsatisfactory, so I returned to Waikiki... Then the tragedy continued, as I was stuck for over an hour on the way back to Waikiki due to unclear bus operations. I returned to Ala Moana Shopping Center completely exhausted.
Reflecting on that experience, I signed up for this tour. Without worrying about transportation, I was able to rent a bicycle for just $10, which allowed easy access to Kailua Beach and, of course, Lanikai Beach. I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the blue sky and clear ocean.
Not only the beach but also the lunch pizza was very delicious, and there were proper changing facilities, so I could enjoy exploring the town with peace of mind. However, after the initial briefing from the staff upon arrival, the tour had a style where you are “free” in a good way, but “left to your own devices” in a bad way. If you don’t check the places you want to visit in advance, time can slip away quickly.
I highly recommend this tour for those who find using "The Bus" or renting a car cumbersome like I do. If you participate, renting a bicycle and heading from Lanikai Beach to town is the best option! There are many unique shopping options in town that you won't find in Waikiki or Kahala, which I also recommend!
One disappointing aspect was that the pickup location for the voucher issued upon completing the tour reservation was incorrect. I had arrived early at a location across the street from my hotel, but it turned out that the bus was picking up at my hotel, which caused delays for other participants. Of course, the driver and staff from the tour company apologized, but since I provided an emergency contact at the time of booking, I would have appreciated a prior notification regarding this issue.
昨年、自力で「The Bus」を利用して行ったカイルア。当初は、ラニカイビーチまで含めた観光を予定していましたが、「自転車レンタル」の空き待ちあたりから、雲行きが怪しくなり、道に迷ったりして相当な時間をロス。結果、ラニカイビーチは断念。タウン散策も消化不良にワイキキに戻ることに・・・。そして悲劇(?!)は続き、ワイキキまでの復路で、バスの運行状況が良くわからず、カイルアで1時間以上も足止め。へとへとになってアラモアナSCまで戻ってくるというものでした。
という前回を反省し、申し込みをした今ツアー。
往復の“足”の心配もなく、1人10ドルで自転車もレンタルできたため、カイルアビーチは勿論、ラニカイビーチにも簡単にアクセスができ、青い空と透明な海・・・と素晴らしい景色を満喫することできました。
ビーチだけでなく、ランチもピザがとても美味しく、着替えの場所もちゃんと確保されているので、安心してタウン散策も楽しむことができました。ただ、現地到着後、スタッフからの一通りの説明の後は、いい意味で“自由に”そして、悪い意味で“放っておかれる”スタイルのツアーですので、事前に行きたい所をチェックしてツアーに臨まないと、あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまう感じでした。
私のように「The Bus」の利用やレンタカーが面倒と考える方に、ぜひお勧めしたいツアーです。そして参加されるなら、自転車をレンタルして、ラニカイビーチからタウンまで繰り出すのがベスト!タウンでの買い物もワイキキやカハラでは無いような物も沢山ありお勧めです!
ただ一つ残念だったのは、ツアー予約完了時に発行されたバウチャーのピックアップ場所が、間違えていたこと。宿泊ホテルの通りをはさんだ場所に早めにスタンバイしていたのに、結局、宿泊ホテルにバスは迎えに来ていたようで、他の参加者の方々をお待たせする形になってしまいました。勿論、運転手やツアー催行会社のスタッフの方からの謝罪はありましたが、予約時には緊急連絡先を記載しておりますので、その旨事前にご連絡をいただければと思いました。
I must say I was a little skeptical... It turned out to be fantastic. We decided to go on this dinner cruise for my wife's birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The food was great...surprising for a huge amount of people. The drinks, entertainment, the vessel, the views all spectacular. And the staff were first rate!!!! I would definitely do this again and quite frankly for the price...it is truly a bargain!!!
This time, I participated in a honeymoon trip. The pickup was supposed to be in front of the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, but I got anxious when the car didn't arrive even after the meeting time had passed. After that, I spotted someone calling out "Kailua," and when I said my name, it turned out to be the tour guide. Following the guide, I was relieved to find the bus parked near the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
After getting on the bus, we arrived at the Kailua Beach Center after about an hour. Once we got off the bus, we were first guided in English, and I was confused about what was happening. Following the guide, I ended up in a room where we had to sign a consent form, but everyone around me was a foreigner, and I felt very anxious because I couldn't understand anything. After I mentioned that I was Japanese, I was taken to a different room where there were other Japanese people, and it seemed like I had gone to the wrong room. The Japanese people were on the same bus and had been guided ahead of me, so I would have appreciated it if they had confirmed everything until the end.
After the explanation, I rented a bicycle and went for a stroll around the town of Kailua. Since I hadn't had breakfast yet, I planned to eat pancakes at Boots & Kimo's, but it turned out to be closed! I should have checked before going. I gave up on the pancakes and had an acai bowl in the area instead. The center of Kailua is full of shops like gift stores and supermarkets, making it perfect for wandering around. I walked around for about two hours, and then for lunch, I chose pizza since the tour included meal vouchers. The pizza was hearty, and I was satisfied!
After that, we went to Kailua and Lanikai Beach, where we went snorkeling and relaxed. The ocean is beautiful! Compared to Waikiki Beach, there were fewer people, which was nice.
This was a one-day tour, but I was glad that I could stroll around the town of Kailua by bicycle and swim at the beautiful beach, making efficient use of my time.
今回は新婚旅行で参加しました。送迎付きで集合場所はシュラトンプリンセスカイウラニ前でしたが、集合時間過ぎても車は来なく焦りました。その後、カイルアと呼びながらこちらに来る方を見つけ、名前を言うと、ツアーのガイドさんでした。ガイドさんについていくとバスは、ハイアット・リージェンシーホテルのほうに停まっており、安心しました。
そしてバスに乗り1時間ぐらいして、カイルアのビーチセンターに着きました。バスを降りたら、まず英語で案内され、何がなんだか分からずガイドさんについていくと、同意書を書く部屋でも周りは外国人だけで英語で案内され、さっぱり分からず大変不安に思いました。その後、日本人だということを伝えると、別な部屋に案内され、そこには日本人の方もいて、部屋を間違いたみたいでした。日本人の方もバスも一緒に乗っていて、先に案内されていた感じみたいだったので、最後まで確認をしていただきかったです。
説明後、自転車を借りて、カイルアの街に散歩しに行きました。朝食はまだだったので、ブーツ&キモズのパンケーキを食べようと思い、行ったら定休日!行く前に確認しておけば良かったです。パンケーキは諦めて、その周辺でアサイーボウルを食べました。カイルアの中心地は、雑貨屋やスーパーなど、お店がいっぱいあるので、ぶらぶらするには最適でした。2時間ぐらい歩きまわり、その後、昼食で、ツアーに食事券がついていたのでピザを選びました。ピザはボリュームがあって、満足しました!
その後は、カイルア、ラニカイビーチにいき、シュノーケリングをして、ゆっくり過ごしました。とにかく海は綺麗です!ワイキキビーチと比べると人も少ないので、良かったです。
今回は1日コースでしたが、カイルアの街に自転車で散歩して、綺麗なビーチでも泳ぐことができ、時間を効率よく使うことができるツアーで良かったです。
Thank you, sea turtle, for all the great service! Snorkeling in the wonderful location with perfect weather was so much fun. Thank you to the guide and staff.
ウミガメさん、いっぱいサービスしてくれてありがとう(^O^)最高の気候に素晴らしいロケーションでのシュノーケリングは楽しかったです。ガイドさん、スタッフさんありがとうございました。
Before I got to Oahu i was wondering what to do for my short trip. It was my fist trip to Hawaii and i had no idea where to start. But booking a snorkel session with them was a good choice. They picked us up at Waikiki, and the pick up location just happened to be across the street of our hotel. Made a call to our hotel to remind us the day before our session. Even though I never done snorkel before it was easy to learn. As long as you can swim you can snorkel, just remember to keep your breathing tube above water. Kailua beach had clear water and lots of fish, and it's one of the reason I got hooked to snorkeling. We were going to do it again but our trip was too short, but if we had time we would.
This is a honest review from someone who visited to those that are still hesitating. BOOK IT. Your won't regret.
PS: remember to put on sunscreen, water base resist would be best.
Thank you for your positive feedback, Tony! We are glad that you enjoyed snorkeling and got to experience our beautiful waters and wildlife!
After exploring the sandbar, I was able to swim with the honu (sea turtles). I was very satisfied to see many honu and rays.
The return boat can be cold, so I think it's a good idea to bring a jacket.
サンドバー散策後はホヌさんと泳ぐ事出来ました。
ホヌ、エイ沢山見れて大満足です。
帰りの船は寒いので、上着を持って行った方がいいと思います。
It was great experience . we enjoyed celebrated our little ones first bday !! we enjoyed the food it was delicious!! a memorable experience!!!
You can visit Kailua Beach on a tour even without a car. I definitely recommend renting a bicycle. I first headed to Lanikai Beach by bike, then picked up pancakes to-go from Boots & Kimo's in Kailua Town, had lunch with my lunch ticket, and finally went to Kailua Beach in that order. Lanikai Beach is amazing! It was the most beautiful beach I've ever seen. It's also interesting to ride through the upscale residential areas along the way. For lunch, I had spare ribs, which were hearty and delicious. Boots & Kimo's was decent, but I thought it might not have been worth the time to go there. Since time was limited, I hardly had any time at Kailua Beach. If you want to focus on the beach, I recommend skipping Kailua Town and planning to go to Lanikai Beach in the morning, pick up lunch to-go, and then relax at Kailua Beach in the afternoon. Also, there was a handsome half-Japanese staff member who looked like Ryo Nishikido at the shop! Haha.
車がなくてもツアーでカイルアビーチに行くことができます。
自転車は絶対レンタルした方がいいと思います。
私は最初に自転車でラニカイビーチへ向かい、その後カイルアタウンのブーツ&キモズでパンケーキをテイクアウトし、昼食チケットで昼食を取り、最後にカイルアビーチという順で回りました。
ラニカイビーチは最高です!今まで見たビーチの中で一番綺麗でした。サイクリングの途中で高級住宅街を通るのでそれを見て回るのも面白いです。
昼食はスペアリブを食べましたがボリュームもあって美味しかったです。
ブーツ&キモズはそこそこ美味しかったけど、時間を割いてまで行く必要はなかったかも?と思いました。時間が限られているので、カイルアビーチでの時間がほとんど取れなかったです。
ビーチ中心に回りたいならカイルアタウンを省略して午前中ラニカイビーチ→昼食をテイクアウト→午後はカイルアビーチでまったり、というプランがオススメです。
あとショップに錦戸亮似のイケメンハーフ店員さんがいました!笑