Reviewed by: Hawaii is great
Day trip to Oahu to see Pearl Harbor and various attractions was great. Don't have to waste the time of actually staying on Oahu which is commercialized and like staying in any other big city in the US. Leo was our guide, very knowledgeable and loved his jokes. Its an early morning and a long day but worth it!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Bill and Julie Strater
It was an awesome experience. Tim, our pilot, was a pleasure to fly with ,and his knowledge and love for the island was incredibly impressive. This is a must do while visiting the Big Island.
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Garfield was a truly excellent tour guide. His stories made the tour a lot of fun. He managed to give a lot of detail about the history of Pearl Harbor and the Missouri and not make it seem like a history lesson. The only thing that would make it better was it it was longer. You can't see the whole island in a day, but we got to see some of the most important spots.
I would thoroughly recommend the tour and make sure to ask for Garfield.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Terry
Our Helicopter ride over the Big Island was the highlight of our trip. Seeing lava so close was once in a life time! Joel our pilot was awsome and had a great knowledge of the island. He put us at ease with his profesionalism and personality. What a great time!
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Our guide Garfield was excellent. He really knew a lot about the island. Although we experienced rain on & off all day, he managed to keep our tour enjoyable.
I would highly recommend this trip. Although you don't see the entire island due to time constraints, it is a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/08 |
Reviewed by: 東京 ミク
This was an activity I had wanted to experience for the past two or three years, and I finally got to fulfill my wish.
I wanted to see the scene of lava flowing into the sea, but since it's a natural phenomenon, it can't be helped.
The helicopter noise I had imagined was not bothersome, so it was an enjoyable experience.
2,3年前から一度体験したかったアクティビティでしたがやっと念願かないました。
溶岩が海に流れ落ちる場面を見たかったですが、自然現象なのでやむを得ないですね。
想像をしていたヘリの騒音は気にならなかったので楽しい体験でした。
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The helicopter was safer and more comfortable than I expected. It was fine even with a little wind.
The staff's service was very kind, allowing me to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
Throughout the journey, there was a detailed explanation by the pilot, Jason, but unfortunately, it was only in English, and I could only understand parts of it. Since conversations could only be done through the microphone, even if I said, "Wow, the volcano is amazing," the person next to me couldn't hear it.
That aside, the scenery was magnificent, dynamic, and beautiful. You can see the main points of the Big Island in about two hours, so even if you don't fully understand the explanations, I think it's a very worthwhile attraction.
へりは思ったより安全で、快適でした。ちょっとくらい風が吹いても大丈夫。
スタッフのサービスはとても親切で、安心して楽しむ事ができました。
全行程でパイロットのジェイソンさんによる丁寧な解説がありましたが、残念ながら英語のみで私は部分的に分かる程度でした。マイクを通してしか会話ができないので、「わ~火山がすごいね~」とか言っても、隣の人に聞こえないのでした。
そんなことはさておき、風景は壮大で、躍動的で、美しいハワイ島の主要なポイントを約2時間で見れるため、解説があまり分からなくても、参加する価値がある、とてもいいアトラクションだと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Tony
The luau was good food was great staff were great the show was ok and they would'nt let you video tape the show. It rained on us for a little while before we ate but it cleared up after and we didn't have to go inside but all in all it was a fun time
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was quite a surprise and she loved the lei. It was beautiful.
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We enjoyed it as a family. The food was delicious.
家族で楽しみました。料理おいしかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My family was satisfied. I think the food was good too.
家族が満足していました。料理も良かったと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great experience to learn about the history of Hawaii and it's polynesian ancestory. The only thing that I was disappointed in was having to pay $20 for a single photo that was taken of my wife and I. A little steap for a single photo.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/21 |
Reviewed by: The Hawkes
We had an amazing experience with the luau. The performances were very good! The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing. A lot of variety for choices in the foods. Would go again and will reccommend.
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I had a great time and I would do it again. This was a one of a kind experience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Is a must for first time visitors. A wonderful way to learn some history. Activities are a lot of fun, we really enjoyed them.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The content of the luau show was all in English, and there were parts I understood and parts I didn't, but the atmosphere was fantastic and I had a great time.
The ratio of Japanese people was low. We sat at a long table, and the food was served buffet-style. The staff seemed to be considerate and seated us next to a Japanese couple. They mentioned that they had been to Hawaii many times, and thanks to them, we received helpful tips about convenient places near our accommodation.
Before entering the venue, they took our pictures, and during the meal, they asked, "How about purchasing?"
Regarding the photos, I had been searching for them for a while and felt that the reviews weren't very good, but when I saw the actual photos, they were beautifully taken, so I decided to purchase one as a keepsake.
The other guests, upon realizing we were on our honeymoon, were very friendly, and we were able to chat a little in English, which was enjoyable.
The dancing was powerful and interesting, and the food was delicious!
I think if you have language skills, you could enjoy it even more!
ルアウショーの内容は全て英語で、所々分かったり分からなかったりでしたが、雰囲気も抜群で楽しかったです。
日本人の比率は少ないです。長いテーブルに座って料理はバイキング形式でした。
スタッフの方が気を使ってくださったのか、日本人のご夫婦とお隣にしてくれました。ハワイは何度も来ているそうで、おかげさまで、宿泊先近辺の便利な所を教えてくださったりで、とても助かりました。
会場の方が、入場する前に写真を取ってくれて食事中に「購入はどうですか?」という感じで聞かれます。
この写真については、以前から検索していて前評判が良くなかったと感じたのですが、実物の写真を見たらきれいに撮れていたので、せっかくだから・・・ と記念に購入しました。
私達がハネムーンだと分かった周囲のお客さん達も、とてもフレンドリーで少しだけ英語でお話したりできて楽しかったです。
ダンスも迫力があって面白かったし、料理もおいしかったです!
語学力があれば、もっと楽しめると思います!
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/24 |
Reviewed by: sayuri
I thought there would be an option to watch a meal and dance, but there was a little lecture before the meal on hula dancing, palm leaf crafts, and body painting with ink. The chicken for the meal was very delicious.
食事とダンスを見るオプションだと思っていたのですが,食事の前にフラダンス・椰子の葉の細工・インクでのボディペイントなどちょっとしたレクチャーがありました。
食事はチキンはとてもおいしかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A great way to start our vacation!
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great lua, and the best food that I have had a a lua. The entertainment was outstanding.
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/01 |
Reviewed by: pamelacw1969
We had to call and tell them our flight was delayed, but they were very accomodating. The flowers are beautiful. Thanks! Aloha! Pam
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This luau was very nice. It was raining, so it had to be in doors. I think everyone should attend a luau in Hawaii, this was my third time and it has proven to always be a good experience.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The lei's were beautiful and better than expected. Highly recommend this activity for initial arrival at the islands. Greeter was there as expected and had a great big Hawai'i smile. No problems.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/22 |
Reviewed by: nittany2
The trip to Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, etc was GREAT!!! Our driver talked constantly. We left from the Big Island, Please let people know that the parking lot does not open until 5 AM and ask people to be there before then. It was not open when we got there and had to park in the overflow which was quite a distance from the airport to walk.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/19 |
Reviewed by: The Sibal's from LA
We had a wonderful time. Not very please about the buffet. But we had the perfect view.... the shows are very entertaining. Mahalo!!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
everything was good except i was excepting a cute hawaiian lady in a blue and white outfit. not what we got. lei quality was great. a little pricy though,, but overall not bad. makes your lady think the world of you :-)
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our pilot was friendly, very personable with each one of us. I loved how he used our names as if we already had knowledge of what he was about to share with us. That was a fun way to learn. Amazing how large this volcano is!! Later in the day we drove from Hilo down to the area so we could touch the lava in person. Felt like we were on another planet. Lava and desolation for as far as we could see. Thanks for this experience. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters are the BEST!!! Awesome pilot and staff!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a wonderful time! The food was amazing and the experience was very fun. The staff was very friendly. I would definitely go back!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a great show!
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Josh and Shannon
It was great to get the lei as we arrived to the Big Island. We were able to preserve it all week to wear them on our travels! The standard lei was perfect and spelled great!
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was picked up from the hotel in Waikoloa, and although I was told that a confirmation couldn't be made, I was able to ride in a helicopter piloted by the only Japanese pilot (Mr. Mochizuki) whom I had requested via email in advance. Mr. Mochizuki provided explanations in both languages to the American couple accompanying us and to us, which made it very enjoyable.
It was my first experience in a helicopter, and there was no vibration, with glass all the way to the floor. I was able to see the lava flowing into the ocean at Kilauea Volcano, and it was amusing to see the cows grazing on the vast Parker Ranch appearing as tiny dots. I was surprised to hear about the elementary school that was affected by a tsunami, located on top of an 800-meter cliff in Waipi'o Valley, and we got very close to a waterfall that has a drop of 1,000 meters, allowing us to fully enjoy the majestic nature.
Waikoloa is a dry area with brown lava land, but as we got closer to Hilo, we experienced sudden rain and saw much greenery, making for a wonderful experience of the vastness and climate differences of the Big Island in a short time! (Driving around takes a whole day, right?) Additionally, on the way back, although we had to wait for a few minutes, we could purchase the video from that day that was on board the helicopter.
ワイコロアのホテルからピックアップしてもらい、確約は出来ないと言われていましたが事前に直接メールでお願いしていた唯一の日本人パイロット(望月さん)の操縦するヘリコプターに乗せていただき、望月氏が同乗のアメリカ人カップルと我々に2カ国語で交互に説明して下さったのでとても楽しかったです。
ヘリコプターは初体験でしたが、震動もなく足下までガラス張りなので、キラウエア火山では海に流れ落ちる溶岩を見ることが出来、広大なパーカー牧場では放牧されている牛たちがまるで点のように小さいのがおかしく、ワイピオバレーでは800mの絶壁の上にあった小学校が津波の被害にあった話に驚き、落差1000mもあるという滝のすぐ近くまで寄ってくださるなど雄大な自然を堪能できました。
ワイコロアは乾燥地帯で溶岩の茶色い土地ばかりですが、ヒロに近くなると突然の雨で緑も多くハワイ島の広さと気候の違いなど素晴らしい体験を短時間で出来ました!(車で周遊するのは1日掛かりですよね)
また、帰りには数十分待ちますが、ヘリコプターに搭載されていた当日のビデオを購入することも出来ます。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/03/24 |
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