All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

Outstanding crew aboard the Holokai Catamaran...Extremely friendly, helpful and fun. They made sure all guests were instructed in snorkel usage before entering the water and were right there next to us in the water ready to aid for any reason.
Our sail was extra exciting as dolphins swam around our catamaran, and we spotted whales too. We were able to swim amongst sea turtles and an array of fish.
*Would I recommend Holokai Catamaran Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail to my friends and family?
YES!!
*Would I ever take this sail again?
ABSOLUTELY YES!!
Reasonably priced for this adventure with buffet and they do not over crowd the boat. They even had a snorkel with a prescription mask so I could see underwater without glasses.

After reading some experiences, I wanted to see this show when I went to Hawaii. Since I wanted to enjoy it to the fullest, I made a reservation for VIP seats. The experience started with dinner, and then we leisurely watched the show. Those who reserved VIP seats were able to enjoy cocktails and snacks before dinner. I didn't have high expectations for the food, but the steak was delicious, and the mashed potatoes with truffles were very tasty. The content of the show was also very fulfilling, and I had a great time until the end. I definitely want to go again when I visit Hawaii.

体験談を見てハワイに行ったらこのショーを見たいと思いました。
せっかく鑑賞するならVIP席が良いと思い予約しました。
最初にﾃﾞｨﾅｰを食べてからショーをゆっくり見るという感じで、VIP席を
予約した人はﾃﾞｨﾅｰの前にカクテルとおつまみを頂くことが出来ました。
食事はあまり期待していませんでしたがステーキも美味しく、トリフが
入ったマッシュポテトがとても美味しかったです。
ショーの内容もとても充実していて最後まで楽しく過ごせました。
またハワイに行った時には是非行きたいと思います。

It was a very good lesson.
However, the waves were low.
So, it might become boring as you get used to it.
Still, I'm quite satisfied.

とてもいいレッスンでした。
しかし、波が低かったです。
なので、慣れてくるとつまらなくなってしまうかもしれません。
ただ、束ね満足です。

It was a luxury to be able to view the beach from the ocean side. Swimming with the turtles while snorkeling was a lot of fun. There were many turtles, and they seemed unfazed by the large number of tourists. Since we were on a boat, I didn't bring my camera or any money, so I couldn't take any photos, which was disappointing. If you have some pocket money, you can buy drinks.

ビーチを海側から眺められるのはぜいたくでよかった。
カメとシュノーケリングで一緒に泳げて楽しかった。
カメは何匹もいて、観光客がたくさんいても平気そうでした。
ボートだから、とカメラもお金ももっていなかなかったので、
写真がとれず、残念。お小遣いがあると、ドリンクが購入できます。

I signed up for the highest option at 150 meters. Since it was a Saturday, we decided to meet at the location and disband there as well, stopping by the nearby Ward Warehouse Farmers Market (Kaka'ako Farmers Market) before heading out. The meeting place is easy to find, so I recommend meeting on-site.

There were 10 other people on the boat besides us, and we jumped in pairs of two or three. We were the only Japanese, which felt quite foreign in Hawaii. There were Japanese instructions available, and the crew spoke some basic Japanese words, but they might not understand much beyond standard phrases.

It was my first time parasailing, so I was half excited and half nervous, but once we were up in the air, it wasn't as terrifying as I expected since there was nothing to compare the height to. We just went up smoothly and came down smoothly, without any roller coaster-like experiences; it was simply sitting there. I thought, "Is this it?" when they just put on the harness, but it was surprisingly stable, even less shaky than the boat. We were up in the air for about 10 minutes, but since it was just sitting and looking around, it might get a bit boring if it were any longer. I was let down just as I had enjoyed it enough, which was perfect for me. It was a wonderful feeling to look out over Waikiki from above. I insisted on not getting wet when coming down, but... I did get wet. I felt like we were a bit more reserved than the other groups, but "not getting wet" seemed to mean just a little bit. It seems better to wear a swimsuit, but in any case, if you sit after someone who got wet, you'll get wet too, so I recommend bringing a change of clothes instead of just a swimsuit.

Along the way, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and the last group got to fly just above the water's surface where the dolphins were. That was really lucky!

Lastly, a few points to note: the boat goes quite fast out to sea, and it can be a bit bumpy while others are jumping. I was fine, but those who are prone to motion sickness might get seasick. Photos are available for $30 on a CD, which you receive when you disembark. You can pay by card, but it costs $32 that way, so it's better to bring cash.

一番高い150メートルで申込みました。
当日は土曜日だったので、現地集合現地解散にして、目の前のワードウェアハウスのファーマーズマーケット(カカアコファーマーズマーケット)に立ち寄ってから行きました。集合場所はわかりやすい場所にあるので、現地集合もおすすめです。
船には私たちのほかに10人いて、2人または3人ずつとびました。日本人は私たちだけで、ハワイでは珍しいくらいの外国感。日本語の注意書きはあり、クルーも簡単な日本語の単語は話してくれますが、定型的なこと以外は日本語は通じないのかもしれません。
パラセイリングははじめてだったのでドキドキとワクワクが半々でしたが、実際に飛んでみると、まわりに比較するものがあるわけではないので、ものすごく高くて怖い！！ということはありませんでした。すーっと上がってすーっと降りてくるだけで、ジェットコースターみたいなこともなく、ただ座っているだけです。ハーネスをつけるだけなので「え、これだけ？？」と思いましたが…思った以上に安定感があって、船より揺れないくらいです。上空にいたのは10分あったかなかったか？くらいですが、本当にただ座ってながめるだけなので、あんまり長くても暇かもしれません。ちょうど堪能したくらいでおろしてもらえて、私にはちょうどよかったです。上空からワイキキ方面をながめる機会はなかなかないのですごくきもちよかったです。降りるとき水につけないでと主張していましたが…つけられました…他の組よりは控えめだったような気はしますが…つけない=ちょっとしかつけない、みたいです。水着着用のほうがよいようですが、なんにしろ水につかったひとの後に座ったら濡れるので、水着よりも着替え持参をおすすめします。
途中でイルカの群れと遭遇して、最後の組はイルカがいる水面ギリギリを飛ばしてもらっていました。すごいラッキーですね！

最後に、いくつか注意点としては;
船は沖まで結構スピードを出していきますし、他の組が飛んでいる間はわりと揺れます。私は平気でしたが酔いやすい人は酔うかもしれません。
写真は30ドルでCDに焼いて下船時にもらえます。カードでも払えますがカードだと32ドルです。現金をもっていくほうがよいです。

My girlfriend and I were trying to figure out something to do for valentines day. I decided go surprise Her with this special event, and it didn't dissapoint! Booked it about 3 days beforehand, but still got a spot. Awesome trip, and exhilarating! I would highly recommend. Felt safe, and also had so much fun!

the gentlemen were very relaxing and the experience was well worth it. would recommend this to anyone.

This was my first time using a transfer service abroad, and I was anxious, but I arrived at the airport without any issues. I was the only Japanese person, but there were people from various countries around me, and the driver was very kind.

海外での送迎を1人利用するのは初めてで不安だったのですが、何事もなく空港へ着く事ができました。日本人は私1人でしたが、周りも色々な国の人が乗っており、運転手さんもとても親切でした。

Arrived in Honolulu from LAX on a domestic flight. There was already a person in a yellow aloha shirt waiting by the baggage claim belt, and as I approached, they called my name, so I recognized them immediately. There were three groups from the same flight, and we were able to head to the hotel right away. Quick and precise service; I would like to rely on them again next time.

LAX から国内線でホノルルへ到着。バゲッジクレイムのベルトの横にすでに黄色のアロハシャツの方が待機されていて、近づくと先方から私の名前を言われすぐにわかりました。同じ便の方３組ですぐにホテルに向かうことができました。迅速、的確です、次回もお任せしたいです。

This was my first experience in the ocean and snorkelling and sailing. The crew was excellent. Professional, knowledgeable, and very fun. Felt very safe and comfortable at all times. Saw multiple sea turtles, tropical fish, an octopus, sea urchins, and an amazing view of diamond head and Waikiki beach. You won't regret it.

I participated in a 150m tour with my husband. The person who picked us up in the trolley had a tough appearance, and they played loud music in the vehicle while driving quite fast, which made me a bit anxious, but it was fun to feel the foreign atmosphere.

In our group, there were eight participants, including us, and we were the only Japanese. There were two guides, and one of them could speak a few Japanese words, but it didn't feel like a conversation was possible. All the explanations were in English, which I couldn't understand at all, but they showed us written instructions in Japanese, so I didn't have any particular trouble.

The 150m height was higher than I expected, and I felt a bit scared when I looked down for a moment, but the view was really beautiful, and the pleasant feeling outweighed the fear. I had heard it would last about five minutes, so I thought it would go by quickly, but it felt quite long to me. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to see whales from above, which was amazing. I bought photos for $30, but since they were on a CD-R, I could only check what data was included after returning to Japan. They had taken more photos than I expected, and there were some interesting ones, so I was glad I bought them. It seemed like you could also purchase the photos with a credit card.

I knew tips were included, but the guide asked for a tip, and I ended up paying it. However, I don't regret it because it was fun! I highly recommend it!

夫と150mのツアーに参加しました。トロリーで迎えに来てくれた方の風貌がいかつくて、車内で大音量で音楽をかけて、結構スピードを出すので、ちょっと不安になりましたが、外国の雰囲気を感じられて楽しかったです笑
私たちの回では、私たちを含め8人が参加していたのですが、日本人は私たちだけでした。ガイドさんは2人いて、１人は少しだけ日本語の単語が話せる感じでしたが、会話ができる感じではありませんでした。
説明も全て英語で、全く理解できなかったのですが、日本語で書かれた注意事項を見せてくれたので、特に困りませんでした。150mは思ったより高くて、途中で下を見て一瞬怖くなりましたが、本当に景色が良くて、怖さよりも気持ちよさが上回りました。5分程度と聞いていたので、あっという間なのかなと思ったのですが、私的には結構長く感じました。また、運の良いことに、上からくじらを見ることもでき、最高でした。写真を30ドルで買ったのですが、CD-Rなので、どういったデータが入っているか確認できたのは日本に帰ってからだったのですが、思ったよりたくさん撮ってくれていて、面白い写真もあり、買って良かったです。写真はクレジットカードでも買えるみたいでした。
チップ込みだと分かっていたのですが、ガイドさんにチップをお願いしますと言われて、つい支払ってしまいました。でも楽しかったので後悔してません！おすすめです‼

Captain Jamie and Russell were so great! It was an amazing experience. My kids wanted to do it again immediately after coming down.

Everyone else was fluent in English, but we'll manage!! It was so much fun (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) The photos taken with the DSLR camera are also very beautiful! You should definitely buy one!!

私たち以外、英語ペラペラでしたが
なんとかなります！！
すごく楽しかったです(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))
一眼レフのカメラで撮ってくれた写真も
とても素敵！買うべきです！！

Had a great time with Hawaiian Parasail. Pick up driver was full of information and enjoyable. Captain and first hand made the event so incredible and both were so helpful. The actual ride in the sky was a rush but so calm and beautiful! This was my second time and I would do it again in a hawaiian minute!

It's expensive. If you make a reservation on-site, it will only cost $99. Also, Hilton guests can view the model room for free. I'm very satisfied with the experience!

高いです。
現地で予約、したら９９ドルで済みます。
また、ヒルトン滞在者が現地のモデルルーム見学すれば無料で見られます。
内容は大満足ですよ！

I participated on February 24, 2016. I applied the night before as a long shot, and in the morning, I received an OK email ^o^
The driver spoke in English like a machine gun, but I couldn't understand at all; ^_^A However, it was clear that he was doing his best to guide us.
There were four groups on the boat, including us, and we were the only Japanese. We exchanged iPhones and took turns taking pictures.
I also bought an SD card. It had about 100 pictures, including the scenery. It was great.
For the 150M, it seemed we were at the same height as the others at first, and we were saying things like, "This is easy!" But then the altitude increased, and it got quite scary. But it felt good! The weather was nice, so we could see very beautiful scenery.
I was very satisfied ^o^
By the way, you need to tip both the captain of the board and the driver.

2016.02.24に参加しました。ダメ元で前日の夜に申し込んら、朝OKのメールが来ました^o^
送迎の運転手さんはなにやら英語で機関銃のように話してましたがさっぱりわからず;^_^Aでも一生懸命ガイドしてるのは伝わりました。
乗ったボートは私たち含めて4組で、日本人は私たちだけでしたが、iPhoneを交換してかわりばんこで写真を撮りました。
SDカードも買いました。景色も含めて100枚位入ってました。良かったです。
150Mは私達だけで、最初は他のひと達と同じ高さだったみたいで『余裕だねー』なんて言ってたら途中から高度が上がり、けっこう怖かったです。でも気持ち良かった！天気も良かったのでとても綺麗な景色が見れました。
とても満足しました^o^
ちなみにボードのキャプテンと送迎の運転手さんにそれぞれチップが必要です。

We had so much fun! The crew was great and the ride was fantastic. Be warned, if you get "dipped", shut your mouth - the water is very salty.

I've been diving all over the world for the past 15 years and this is by far one of my favorites. Beautiful water with greater than 50 feet of visibility. Saw seven sea turtles up close and it was just a spectacular experience. Make sure to rent the fins from the beach, worth it. Crew was knowledgeable, friendly and just all around awesome. So was the house special drink. This is a not to missed experience with a company that makes it unforgettable. They will absolutely see me again.

I felt that many roads in Hawaii had bumps before the crosswalks, but our guide was used to it and drove smoothly without any discomfort in those areas.

ハワイの道路は横断歩道前は段差があるところが多く感じましたが、ガイドさんは慣れているのでそういったところも不快なく、走ってくれました。

I made a reservation for the night of my arrival on Oahu! We had dinner at a different restaurant beforehand. The show was so lively, in a way that you don't see in Japan, and I had a great time!

Since it's located in the center of Waikiki, I was able to go shopping while still in a festive mood. At the end of the show, we could take photos, and I took one with Michael and Celine!

One disappointing thing was that since it was close to the hotel, I opted for no transportation, but the explanation for the voucher was unclear, and I had trouble purchasing the tickets. It said "meet on-site," so I waited in front of the ticket counter, but when the time came, I ended up buying them myself. There were many Japanese people who seemed to be guides, but there was no announcement or anything. I thought there would be someone there since it said to gather, but that wasn't the case. It might be an issue of comprehension, but I wish it had been explained more clearly.

I arrived early and waited, but ended up in the back row, so I feel like there's no point in reserving through Veltra next time. The audience was about two-thirds full.

In response to the above comments, I will give the lowest rating due to the standard response. The show itself is wonderful, so I recommend it to those who are unsure!

オアフ島到着日の夜に予約！食事は別のレストランで食べてから。ショーは日本にはないかんじの盛り上がり方で、とっても楽しかったです！
ワイキキの中心部にあるため盛り上がった気分のままショッピングに行けます。ショーの最後には写真撮影もでき、マイコーとセリーヌと撮りました！
ひとつ残念だったのは、ホテルから近かったため送迎なしにしたところ、バウチャーの説明が分かりづらくチケット購入に手間取りました。
[現地集合]とあり窓口前でずっと待っていましたが時間になってしまい、自分で買いました。ガイドらしき日本人もたくさんいましたが呼びかけも何もありませんでした。集合というからには誰かいるものだと思ったのですが違ったのですね。読解力の問題かもしれませんがもっと分かりやすく記載して頂きたかったです。
せっかく早く着いて待っていたのに結局後ろの席になったため、次はベルトラで予約する意味はないかなというかんじです。客入りは3分の2くらいでした。

以上のコメントに対し、定型文での返答の為、最低評価にさせて頂きます。
ショー自体は素晴らしいものですので迷ってる方にはオススメですよ。

Dillon and Chris were the greatest. Words can't express how awesome they made our outting exciting and fun!!

We did some other snorkelling while in Hawaii and were quite disappointed. We were so glad we booked this trip to do some more. We were taken out to some deeper water and as soon as we jumped off the boat we saw multiple turtles! It was amazing. I have never seen turtles this big and so many in one spot. We spent about an hour snorkelling and then went on a sail out in the sun. The boat is quite spacious and room for groups to keep to themselves or sit with others. The staff were all very helpful and fun to have a chat to. I would definitely go out with these guys again if we return to Hawaii.

This cruise was great! Mostly because of the crew. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They watched out for your safety. The boat itself is very sturdy. There is an inside cutout that you can sit in, out of the weather if need be. I took my elderly family and they did great!!!

Saw lots of fish and sea turtles! The guides were very informative.

Had an awesome time on the Hilton Hawaiian Village Sunset Cocktail Sail! Josh, Masa and Brad were a very professional, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Can't wait to come back next year to do this again!

Crew was great. Really nice activity right on Waikiki beach. Wish they offered fines to snorkel with. Hard to swim in ocean with out them.

Never done this before and was kinda nervous. The guys were very professional and made this activity very fun! If I return to Hawaii this will be something I'm doing again!

Capt and crew were anazing. They were very personable and made a great relaxing sail. Food was not too heavy but enough to keep you going. Drinks were strong and delicious, overall amazing sail. Most people were either looking to go back out on the snorkeling trip or had come from it earlier in the day. That good of a sail.

I had a wonderful experience! (Experience on January 26, 2016, Japan time)

First, I was picked up by a large, open bus right in front of the hotel. Since there weren't many people on board, it felt like a private trolley, which was fun. Actually, I mistakenly booked for the next day, but when I called on that day, they kindly changed it for me, which was great.

When we arrived at the location, we showed our tickets at the counter and were taken to the boat by two young foreign men (from Hawaii?). I participated with a friend, and in addition to us, there were five Koreans, two Americans, and a family of three from Europe on board.

It seemed that up to three people could ride the parasail. The two staff members operating it were quite playful and tried to drop us into the sea at the start and end of the parasailing, which was also fun. However, if someone didn't want to get wet, they would make sure not to drop them if informed. While parasailing, we could enjoy a panoramic view of the Hawaiian scenery while feeling the sea breeze, which was very pleasant. I didn't feel scared at all; it was very comfortable and felt like a moment. We could see Diamond Head beautifully as well.

I participated during the day, but I felt that the sunset would also be beautiful in the evening.

I would definitely love to participate again!

とても素敵な体験ができました！（日本時間で、2016年1月26日体験）

まず、ホテルの前まで大きい開放的なバスでお迎えに来ていただきました。あまり乗っている人たちがいなかったため、貸切トロリーのようで、楽しかったです。
実は、日程を勘違いしおり、次の日に予約をしてしまったのですが、その日に電話をしたら、快くその日に代えて頂き、とても良かったです。

そして、現地に着くと、チケットをカウンターに見せ、２人の若い男の外国人（ハワイ出身？）に連れられ、船に乗りました。
私は友人と２人で参加だったのですが、その他に、韓国人が５人とアメリカ人が２人、あとヨーロッパから来た家族が３人乗っていました。

パラセーリングは、最高３人まで乗れるようでした。
操縦しているスタッフ２人が結構いたずら好きで、パラセールの始まりと終わりでわざと海に落とそうとするのですが、それもまた楽しかったです。しかし、濡れたくない人は、そう告げれば落とさないようにしてくれるようです。
パラセール中は、ハワイの街並みを、海風を感じながら一望でき、とても気持ちよかったです。あまり怖さは感じず、とても心地よく、一瞬のように感じました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドもきれいに見れました。
日中に参加したのですが、夕方もきれいに夕焼けが見られそうだなと感じました。

またぜひ参加したいです！

The pickup location at the hotel was easy to find, and the check-in process was smooth, which made me feel relieved. There wasn't much waiting time, which was great.

ホテルの迎えの場所も分かりやすくスムーズに受付が出来
安心しました。待ち時間も余り無く良かったです。