Reviewed by: :-)
I realized last year that I had never done a sunset cruise while in Hawaii on past trips. After booking one for the first time last year it will always be on the list of things to do, whales or not. It is so beautiful and peaceful.
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| Packages: | Sunset Whale Watching Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar (Kawaihae Harbor Departure) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/17 |
Reviewed by: ゆかり
The all-you-can-eat snacks and drinks, including alcohol, were great. Meals in Hawaii are quite expensive, so I had been struggling to eat my fill for a while, but this day I had dinner here, and the cocktails were delicious too.
Of course, the cruising was amazing. I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before. A couple of mother and baby whales came close to us! You could only see their backs and tails above the water, but they were adorable. When I went whale watching in Waikiki, I could only see them tiny and far away, so I really appreciated this tour.
I highly recommend it. There was a bit of distance from the hotel to the meeting place, so it was my first time renting a car overseas, but I think driving on the Big Island is relatively easy. I'm glad my debut went well. Thanks to that, I was able to visit various beaches, and I'm grateful for that!
お菓子とアルコール含む飲み物が食べ放題 飲み放題でした。とにかくハワイの食事が高いので なかなかお腹いっぱい食べれない日が続いていて この日はここで夕飯がわり カクテルも美味しくて良かったです。
もちろん クルージングは 最高でした。あんな綺麗なサンセット今まで見た事ありません。くじらの親子も2組くらい近くに来てくれました!背中と尻尾くらいしか水面から見えませんが 可愛かったです。ワイキキに行った時もホェールウォッチングして来たのですが、ほんと遠くにちっちゃーく見えただけで あんなものかと思ってただけに このツアーは良かったーと思います。
おすすめです。ホテルから集合場所までちょっと距離があったので海外初めてのレンタカーでしたが、ハワイ島は運転しやすい方だと思います。デビュー上手く行って良かったです。おかげで、色んなビーチに遊びに行けて
その辺りも感謝してます♪
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| Packages: | カワイハエ発(4月~12月上旬) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/21 |
Reviewed by: まりん
The boat sways quite a bit, so at first, it's hard to walk, but during meal times, we anchor offshore, so you can relax. Moreover, at that time, a manta ray and many dolphins gathered around. I think they must have liked the singing. I can't remember the name, but there was a singer with the most beautiful voice singing live the whole time, and songs that felt very Hawaiian, which was truly soothing.
There was also a vegan menu, and the buffet was satisfying.
Most of the participants were from the mainland United States, and they were drinking and making a lot of noise, so even when I was trying to talk about history and the land, I couldn't hear it next to me. But overall, it was the best cruising experience. If you can't speak English, it might feel long and confusing as you won't know what's happening.
It was a bit disappointing that the sunset was partially hidden by clouds, but it was still a beautiful view. People who participated in the previous trip said they didn't encounter anything, so we were really lucky on our trip.
船はかなり揺れるので、最初は歩くのもやっとだけど、食事のときは沖で停泊するので落ち着いていただけます。しかも、この時、マンタが1匹と、イルカもたくさん集まってきました。きっと、歌声が好きだったんじゃないかと思いますお名前は覚えていないけど、最高に美しい声の歌手がずっと生歌を歌っていて、ハワイっぽい曲とか、本当に癒されました。
Veganメニューもあって、ビュッフェも満足でした。
参加者がほぼアメリカ本土から来た人たちばかりで、お酒飲んで大騒ぎするので、せっかく歴史や土地の話をしているのが隣に行っても聞こえないくらいだったけど、とにかく最高のcruisingでした。英語ができないと、何が起こってるか分らなく長く感じるかもしれないけど。
あとは、夕日が少し雲に隠れてしまったのが残念だけど、それでも美しい景色でした。前の便に参加した人たちは、何も出会えなかったそうで、私たちの便は本当に幸運に恵まれました。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: トミー
We participated as a family of four. The crew members were all friendly and attentive, making it a comfortable experience. The sunset was beautiful, and we were thrilled to encounter a pod of dolphins!
家族4人で参加しました。クルーの方々がみんな気さくで気がつき、快適でした。
サンセットも綺麗だったし、イルカの群れに遭遇して、感動しました!
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise.
It was lucky that you also encountered dolphins.
We hope you will use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットディナークルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで、大変うれしく思います。
さらにイルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、ラッキーでしたね。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/24 |
Reviewed by: ゆかり
I was really lucky to meet dolphins and whales. However, the waves were rough that day, and I got seasick... I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
イルカやくじらに会うこともできて本当にラッキーでした。
ただその日は波が荒く船酔いに…酔い止めお勧めします
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise.
It sounds like you were lucky to encounter whales and dolphins.
I hope you were okay after that; we recommend taking motion sickness medication beforehand.
We would be grateful if you could use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットディナークルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで、大変うれしく思っております。
クジラやイルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、ラッキーでしたね。
その後、船酔いは大丈夫でしたでしょうか。事前の酔い止め薬の服用をおすすめいたします。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: レジーロ
The sunset was very beautiful and amazing. However, the dinner on the cruise ship was disappointing, so my rating is a bit lower. I had dinner at another restaurant afterwards.
サンセットとても綺麗で最高でした。が、客船タイプディナーがお粗末で評価は少しがっかり。
また、別の店でディナーしました。
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sunset cruise.
We apologize for not being able to meet your dining preferences.
We appreciate your understanding regarding the limited offerings on board.
We hope you will use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットクルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
お食事はお客様のご希望にお答えすることができず申し訳ございません。
船上での限られたご提供となりますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
Reviewed by: タカサン
When I arrived at the designated location, no one was there to greet me, and when I called the contact number on the voucher, I was told there was no such reservation. It took a while to figure it out from the reservation number, which was quite frustrating.
However, once I got on the boat, it was wonderful. The captain, who spoke Japanese, provided an enjoyable explanation, and I was able to admire the sunset.
My hat was blown away by the strong wind, but the staff and captain quickly helped retrieve it from the sea. I will cherish it as a keepsake.
Thank you very much.
指定された場所に行っても、誰も迎えに来ていなくて、バウチャーの連絡先に電話したら、そんな予約は入っていないと言われました。予約ナンバーから調べて、やっとわかる始末、これでは困ります。
ただ、船に乗ってからは素晴らしく、日本語も話すキャプテンの説明で楽しくサンセットを眺める事が出来ました。
強風で帽子が飛ばされたのですが、スタッフとキャプテンの機転の利いた対応で、海の中から拾い上げてもらいました。記念に大事にすることにします。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Barbie
The crew was fabulous, attentive and personable. Highly recommend, Captain was informative and friendly. Would definitely do this cruise again. Well worth the cost.
We were well informed of all the safety equipment on board in case of an emergency. We saw Dolphins on our cruise, which was also a highlight.
Ocean shores also has snorkeling trips which we will definitely be doing with them on our next trip.
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| Packages: | Cocktails at Sunset (from Kawaihae Harbor, Waimea) [2019] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
Reviewed by: リッキー111
I participated on the last night of our stay. As mentioned in the comments, there were no other Japanese participants besides our family, and many older couples from Europe and America attended! However, the crew was very attentive, and we were able to enjoy the sunset comfortably! They shared stories about the history of Hawaii, but since we are not good at English, we didn't understand much. However, I think Japanese guests can participate with peace of mind! The food was buffet style and quite delicious. The main sunset was breathtaking! We were able to relax on the boat on our last night! One thing to note... the meeting point is at the local pier, and you cannot park your car at the pier, so be careful. I recommend parking at a nearby pay parking area around Kailua-Kona!
滞在最後の夜に参加させて頂きました。
コメントにあったように日本人の参加者は私ども家族以外はいらっしゃらず、欧米人の熟年夫婦が多く参加されてました!
でもクルーの皆さんも気にかけて頂きとても快適にサンセンセットを堪能できます!
ハワイの歴史のお話など教えて下さいますが、英語が苦手な私達はサッパリ意味は分からずでしたが日本の方も安心して参加できると思います!
食事はビュッフェスタイルですが、中々美味しかったです。
メインのサンセットは感動モノ‼︎
最後の夜に船上でゆっくりと過ごす事が出来ました!
一点…集合が現地桟橋集合で、桟橋に車を止められませんので注意が必要です。
近くのカイルアコナ周辺のペイパーキングに駐車する事を勧めます!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/18 |
Reviewed by: ピーチママ
There were hardly any Japanese people, but all the staff were kind, and other customers were well-mannered, making it very comfortable. The cruise goes further than I expected, so I was really satisfied. The meals weren't particularly luxurious, but considering the price, they were sufficient. The live performance was very pleasant, and I'm really glad I participated.
日本人がほとんどいなかったのですが、スタッフが皆親切で、他のお客さんもマナーを守っていて、とても快適でした。思ったより遠くまでクルーズするので、本当に満足出来ます。
食事はそれ程豪華ではないですが、あの料金から考えたら充分かな?
生演奏もとても心地よく、参加して本当に良かったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/08 |
Reviewed by: てっちゃん
The boat was rocking violently, and my partner got seasick. The meals didn't suit Japanese tastes at all. This tour seems to be aimed at Westerners with strong stamina. Also, it costs $210 for a round trip by taxi from Hilton Waikoloa. While I take full responsibility for mistakenly booking this thinking it was a dinner cruise in Oahu, I think it would be considerate to mention the level of rocking and the time and transportation options from each resort to the port.
船の揺れが激しく、パートナー撃沈。食事も日本人に全く合いません。強靭な体力を持った欧米人向けのツアーですね。また、ヒルトンワイコロアからは、タクシーで往復210ドルかかります。全ての責任は、オアフ島のディナークルーズと勘違いして申し込んだ当方にありますが、出来れば、それなりに揺れること、また、各リゾートからの港までの時間と交通手段を書いておいてあげると親切かと思います。
アロハ、
あなたが体験を楽しめなかったことに非常に失望しています。私たちはあなたのビジネスを感謝しており、すべてのゲストが私たちと一緒にハワイで最高の日を過ごすことを望んでいます。
この返信に、年間を通じて多くの日本人ゲストが私たちを訪れ、素晴らしい体験をしていることを含めたいと思います。また、私たちの豪華なビュッフェディナーに加えて、リクエストに応じて48時間前に通知いただければ、ビーガン、ベジタリアン、グルテンフリーの乗客にも対応できることをお伝えしたいと思います。ディナークルーズでは、実際にすることは座っていることだけなので、私たちはこのアクティビティがあらゆる形、サイズ、体力レベルの人々に適していると強く感じています。すべての年齢の子供たちが私たちに参加しています。
あなたが体験について私たちに知らせてくれたらよかったのにと思います。私たちはそれを正す機会を持ちたかったです!あなたの休暇の残りの時間を楽しんでいただけたことを願っており、近いうちにまたハワイに戻ってきていただけることを願っています!
Aloha,
We are so disappointed to see that you didn't enjoy your experience. We appreciate your business, and want all of our guests to have their best day in Hawaii with us.
We would like to include in this reply that many Japanese guests join us all year long and have wonderful experiences. We would also like to mention that in addition to our elaborate buffet dinner spread, we can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free passengers with 48 hours notice upon request. Since, on a dinner cruise, all that any person really has to do physically is sit, we feel strongly this activity is advisable for people of all shapes, sizes, and strength levels. Children of all ages join us.
We wish you would have brought your experience to our attention. We would have loved an opportunity to make it right! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation, and hope you come back to Hawaii some day soon!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Kay
We’ve taken this cruise several times and love it every time! The food is excellent, the crew is so accommodating, the music is relaxing and Captain Rick is the best. The water was a little ruff so the crew waited on us hand and foot. Captain Rick was funny and went further out in the ocean to avoid a rain shower on the way back so everyone didn’t get soaked. Oh! And Boyd is full of history stories about the island. We strongly recommend this dinner cruise for everyone. There were 2 elderly people on the cruise and the crew got them on board and to their seat safely. We would rather take this cruise then go to a luau. Great job Body Glove!
We're so happy you had a great time!
If you haven't done so already, we would appreciate a review on Trip Advisor!
Mahalo Nui Loa - We hope to see you again soon!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Kit
Excellent time. Good food, beautiful sunset, interesting history from speaker, outstanding live music.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Alex
Not a big boat and it was a bit cramped but we had a great time with the open bar. The pupus were limited to fruit, veggies, sweet rolls, and some ham and cheese rolls.
Note: You'll have to walk into the ocean for a few feet to board so be prepared to take off shoes.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Whales & Cocktails at Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise. We also appreciate your comments about the boarding process...for those guests who prefer a "dry boarding" we also offer this cruise on our power catamaran departing directly from the dock in Kawaihae.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to spend part of your vacation with us.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you next time you're in our neighborhood!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail from Waikoloa |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Mark
Our family attended the dinner cruise on Thanksgiving and we were not disappointed. The food and scenery were both excellent, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer questions. The music was also very good, and there was even some dancing during the return trip. Would highly recommend this trip during your stay on the Big Island.
Aloha Mark,
Thanks so much for this review! We like to think we are a five-star operation, and always appreciate these affirmations! So nice to hear you had a wonderful time.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/22 |
Reviewed by: おやじ星人
The meeting is at 15:30, and it takes about four hours in a relaxed manner. I didn't expect much from the food, and it turned out as I anticipated. However, if you can have a normal conversation in English, it might actually be quite interesting. We encountered dolphins, or rather, there was a dolphin show happening around the boat in a certain area of the sea.
15:30集合からダラダラと四時間程度かかります。食事も期待しないで行きましたが、やはり予想通りでした。ただ、英語で普通に会話出来れば案外面白いかも。
イルカには遭遇というか、航路上のある海域で、船のまわりでイルカショー状態でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/30 |
Reviewed by: dhirendra
This was the best cruise of my life till now. Food was excellent. Hospitality was above the par. The staff was so friendly. Drinks and juices are nice. Music and narration was very clear and soothing!
We enjoyed the trip thoroughly!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/31 |
Reviewed by: ミクちゃんパパ
It wasn't very large, but since it was a catamaran, there was little rocking. A woman was talking about the history of Hawaii, but I could hardly understand... The meal was a buffet with chicken, pork, beef, salads, Thai fried rice, potatoes, etc. It was enjoyable because I could choose both the variety and the amount myself.
大きくはないが双胴船でしたので揺れは少なかったです。
ハワイの歴史を女性が話してくれてましたが・・・
ほぼ分からず・・食事はバイキング形式でチキン、ポーク、ビーフ
の肉類とサラダ、タイ米のチャーハンポテトetc.
種類も量も自分で選べるので楽でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Michael D
We were picked up from our resort hotel at the Hilton Waikoloa. This was the only sunset whale watch cruise I could find that was actually in Kohala (why go back down to Kona when you're staying in Kohala?), and we were not disappointed.
The pupus were solid and kept us full enough to grab a late dinner after. The drinks were plentiful with lots of choices. Best of all, the skipper knew what he was doing and found us some whales and dolphins. He even got the dolphins to swim alongside/under the boat, which was a truly unique experience to lie on the net, a couple feet above a family of dolphins swimming full speed.
I know they cannot control the animals or the weather, but we lucked out on both fronts. Would recommend!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/05 |
Reviewed by: MTTravelers
We enjoyed the dinner cruise. The food was good, the entertainment enjoyable, and nice fellow travelers to visit with - all made for a nice evening. Cruising down the coast was a good was to see more of the island especially the Captain Cook monument. The only negative - the weather and unfortunately, no one has control over that.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/03 |
Reviewed by: N/a
Our family really enjoyed this trip. The crew was informative, friendly and fun. The trip up the coast was beautiful and the music on the boat was quite nice.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/30 |
Reviewed by: ikepapa
The live music and Mai Tai were fantastic. Cute dolphins swam alongside the boat, and the big sun dove into the sea!
ライブの歌とマイタイでノリノリでした。可愛いイルカ達がボートに併走して、デッカイ太陽が海にダイブして行きました。!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/08 |
Reviewed by: LJKouri
What a wonderful evening. The cruise was great. The crew was extremely attentive and helpful. The live music was excellent. And I enjoyed seeing the sites. I would definitely take this cruise again.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
Crew members were great, accommodated 6 toddlers very well! Friendly and professional. Great live music and guided tour. Food was excellent and we got to see a school of dolphins swim along with us! Would recommend for sure!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/03 |
Reviewed by: JSG
Great time , interesting island history, great crew
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/29 |
Reviewed by: みよじ
参加者の多くは米国本土からのカップルで、日本人は私どもだけでしたが、料理も音楽も最高で楽しめました。ハワイ島の歴史も分かりやすく語られていました。
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Reuben
We had an amazing time on this cruise, the staff was great and got us some exciting and unforgetable pictures of the sunset, will be doing this again in the future.
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| Packages: | Cocktails at Sunset (from Anaeho’omalu Bay, Waikoloa) [2019] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Angela
This excursion was very nice. If you get seasick I recommend the wristbands. I bought mine at a store prior, but they sell them at the check in booth. Their whole staff were so nice. By far the nicest crew. They were very attentive. Always making sure u didn't need anything. The music was excellent and our speaker Micheala was the sweetest and very informative about the island. She even did a hula dance for us right before we left. The food and the sunset were great. I recommend this one for sure :)))
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Koch
The experience was okay. The drink was okay. The narration was okay. The food was okay. Okay.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Rich and Marion
The cruise was both pleasant and entertaining. It was a great way to cap off our last day in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/01 |
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Thank you for using VELTRA.
We also appreciate you sharing your wonderful photos.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only the scenery of Maui but also the meals and the singing by the performers.
We hope you will choose VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
素敵なお写真もご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
マウイ島の景色はもちろんのこと、お食事や歌手による歌声までお楽しみいただけましたこと、大変うれしく思っております。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
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