Reviewed by: KCarson
The sunset dinner cruise my wife and I took lived up to the hype. The food was excellent! The western coast of the Big Island was just beautiful at that time of day. We also got to see a pod of dolphins (I would say at least 20 jumping out of the water) along the way. Can't recommend this activity enough!!!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Rob
Loved the cruise. The food was good and service was on point. My girlfriend had an allergic reaction to something in food. We were blown away by the response the crew had and they took care of us. Overall we had a great time and plan to do it again in the future.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Reviewed by: るんるん
The smell was a bit concerning, but we were able to see a lot of beautiful scenery. My son really enjoyed the jungle cruise and said he wants to go again and live in Hawaii.
匂いは気になりましたがきれいな景色を沢山見れて、息子はジャングルクルーズがとても楽しかっだみたいで、また行きたい、ハワイに住みたいと言ってました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Luke
Perfect night! Great cruise ship, the crew was wonderful and entertaining. Also, the food was delicious!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/02 |
Reviewed by: マミ。
When I went to Maui, I definitely wanted to see the sunrise at Haleakalā, so I joined this tour! And I got to see the most amazing sunrise!! The tour was a simple one with transportation and breakfast included, but I enjoyed it enough. Just be aware that it doesn't include any warm clothing, so please prepare that yourself. Also, everyone except us was foreign.
マウイ島に行ったら、絶対にハレアカラの朝日を観たいと思ってこのツアーに参加しました!
そして、最高の朝日が拝めました!!
ツアーとしては、送迎と朝ご飯付きの簡単なツアーでしたが充分楽しめました。防寒具とかも何もついてないので
ご自身で用意して下さい。あと私達以外は全員、外人でした
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/07 |
Reviewed by: madai
I stayed at the Courtyard King Kamehameha Hotel. The show takes place at this hotel.
We were supposed to gather at 5:00 PM, but when we arrived, there was a long line in the hallway next to the lobby. I recommend arriving early for check-in, as being late in line can affect your meal time later. If you pay a special fee, you can get seats closer to the front and don’t have to wait as long.
When you line up, they will ask if you want a flower lei or a shell lei. The shell lei is free, while the flower lei comes at a cost. We exchanged shell leis with each other. After that, we exchanged our vouchers for tickets and headed to the venue.
Once we arrived at the venue, soothing Hawaiian music was playing continuously. We waited at our seats until everyone was at their tables. Drinks are self-serve near the entrance. Adults can have beer or mai tais, while children only get red cranberry juice. My 10-year-old child was not allowed to have that. At the same time, there was an introduction to about five traditional games, where you could decorate your face and feet with stamps. Participation in these activities was optional.
Afterward, there was a hula dance lesson, and explanations about traditional dishes, such as meat wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, along with about 30 minutes of free time. Hawaiian music continued to play during this time. About an hour after entering, King Kamehameha finally arrived from the sea.
After that, it was finally time for dinner, but we had to go up to the buffet in order from the front tables. However, we couldn’t go up freely. They called each table, so we had to wait at least 30 minutes after the first table was called. My 10-year-old fell asleep without eating, despite being hungry, as it took a long time for our table to be called.
Desserts, coffee, and tea were available. Just when I thought we could return to our room after finishing our meal, the show finally began. The show featured Hawaiian dances and a fire show, which were quite good, but it took a considerable amount of time to get to the meal and to watch the show. You really need to have a relaxed mindset and plenty of time, or else you might end up feeling exhausted.
The Hawaiian music was very pleasant, and my two sons and husband dozed off, swaying their heads during the crucial part of the show. It ended at 8:30 PM. I think it’s a show more suited for adults. My 10-year-old ultimately didn’t wake up and managed to eat a packed meal of chicken nuggets, fries, white rice, and meat after we returned to the room. It’s a show aimed at older audiences rather than children.
コートヤードキングカメハメハホテルに宿泊してました。ショーはこのホテルで行われます。
17:00集合でしたが、行くとロビー横の廊下に長蛇の列ができてました。
後のことも考えると受付には早くいくことをお勧めします。並ぶのが遅いと、後々食事時間に影響します。
特別料金を払うと前の方の席になり、あまり並ぶ必要もありません。
並ぶと順番に対応してくれますが、花のレイか貝殻のレイか聞かれます。貝殻は無料で花のレイ有料です。お互いに貝殻のレイをかけあいました。
その後バウチャーをチケットにかえ、入場する会場に向かいます。
会場につくとず~っとゆったりとしたハワイアンミュージックが演奏されています。全員がテーブルにつくまで、席に座って待ちます。飲み物は入口の近くに自分でとりにいきます。大人はビールやマイタイが提供され、子どもは赤いクランベリージュースのみです。10歳の子供はそれがダメでした。それと同時に5種類くらいの昔の遊びや顔や足にスタンプのような飾りをつけたりと伝統的な昔の遊びの紹介があります。それに参加するかどうかは自由です。その後フラダンスのレッスンがあつたり、伝統的な料理、バナナの皮に肉を包んで蒸すなどの説明があったり、30分くらいの自由な時間があります。その間もハワイアンミュージックがずっとかかってます。入場して一時間くらい経つとようやく海からカメハメハ大王が陸に上陸してきます。
それが終わるとようやく食事ですが、前方の席から順番によぱれ食事(ビュッフェ)を取りにいきます。でも自由には取りにいけないのです。テーブルごとによばれるので、とにかく最初のテーブルの人たちが呼ばれてからもさいてい30分は待ちました。10歳の子供は、ゆったりとしたミュージックと昼のシュノーケリングでとうとうご飯を食べずに寝てしまいました。お腹がへっているのに、なかなか順番は来ず、自分のテーブルの順番を待ってやっとご飯を食べました。
デザートコーヒー紅茶はあります。
御飯が食べ終わってもう部屋に帰ってもいいんじゃないのと思う頃にようやくショーが始まりました。ショーはハワイアンダンスにファイヤーショーがあったりなかなかよかったですが、とにかく食事にありつくのにも、ショーを見るのにも時間がかなりかかり、心と時間にかなりゆとりをもたないと、逆に疲れてしまいました。
ハワイアンミュージックはとても心地よく、息子二人と旦那もウトウト肝心のショーの時には、
頭が揺れてました。終わりは20:30。大人が参加するショーかなと思います。
10歳の子供は結局起きず、何とかチキンナゲットとポテト、白ご飯とお肉だけをいただいたパックに詰め込んで、部屋に戻ってから食べました。
子どもより年配の方々向けのショーです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Tina S.
Fantastic tour, great guide. Highly recommend taking this tour. It was one of the highlights of my trip,
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| Packages: | Exclusive Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Beach Yoga Combo |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Mike waghirn
Thought the tour was over priced for what it was. Driver was very hard to hear as she had no microphone. Missed a lot of what she was saying
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/22 |
Reviewed by: nico
We took our time climbing the mountain by eating donuts and stopping by souvenir shops. Since there’s not much walking involved, it’s quite easy. They will take you to a spot where you can leisurely enjoy the sunset and starlit sky. The sunset sinking into the great outdoors was sparkling and very beautiful. The changing colors of the sky were also lovely. You can borrow a warm jacket and a blanket, but it gets quite cold at night, so I think it’s a good idea to prepare a little on your own as well.
ドーナツを食べたり、お土産屋さんに寄ったりして、ゆっくり山に登って行きました。ほとんど歩くことはないので、楽です。夕日・星空をゆったり鑑賞できる場所に移動してくれます。大自然の中に沈んでいく夕日は、キラキラしてとても奇麗でした。刻一刻と変わっていく空の色も素敵です。防寒ジャケットや膝掛けは貸してもらえますが、夜はかなり冷えるので自分でも多少準備をしておくと安心と思います。
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
No one likes being pick up at 3am for a tour, but Rory made it worth it! He was pleasant, cracking jokes, and really knew the history of Maui and Mt. Haleakala. I would highly suggest this tour to couples. Bring warm clothes, not just a sweatshirt!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Jackie Benavidez
We took the morning tour and really enjoyed it. We were entertained by musicians on our way to the Grotto and was even taught a simple hula dance. The Grotto was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the area. I would definitely take this tour again.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
The entertainment was amazing, and the food was great!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Randall F.
I hate crowded clubs, but still wanted to go out for a few drinks and meet some new people. This turned out to be an awesome way to do it. The bar stops are all top-notch choices, and the kind of places only locals really know about. If you think you might want to try drinking craft beer in a WWII museum or sucking soju out of a watermelon in a Korean karaoke pub, all while mingling with total strangers on an outrageous bike trek around Honolulu, this is definitely, without a doubt, the tour for you.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Travlin Sue
Covered a lot of ground in one day. Too bad we didn't get more time at the cultural center. We didn't get there until 1:30.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Emmii68
I have previously done a Circle Island tour on a "big bus" with lots of other people, and I can say with absolute confidence and conviction that a customised tour is the only way to go!! We saw exactly what we wanted to see; stayed as long as we wanted to stay; and had lunch where we chose (North Shore Food Trucks). Moe, our driver, was fantastic: we mapped out the day with what we wanted to see and he made sure we got to see everything we wanted to. Moe was polite, courteous (opening and closing car doors), informative, friendly, chatty and had plenty of cold bottled on hand for us throughout the day. Highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your kind remarks. We are glad you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii and got to see exactly what you wanted to see.
Mahalo,
Platinum Limousine
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| Packages: | Lincoln Town Car Sedan (Up to 3 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Vikki
A great tour! Fantastic to see some of the locations used in the filming, and to sit in Steve's back garden and house!
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Elvie
My family and I enjoyed it so much we can't wait to do it again!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Fabbi
We ar a family of 4 and we really enjoyed the time we spent at the ranch (very beautiful place it lself), the activities made the experience even better. We choose the The valley, The mountain and Secret Island! It was a blast!
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| Packages: | Kualoa Experience Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/13 |
Reviewed by: (A)
For my first trip to Hawaii, I chose the somewhat offbeat option of West Oahu.
I was able to enjoy snorkeling in a quiet sea with mostly locals and the beautiful greenery of nature.
I heard many interesting stories from our guide that included Hawaii's history and mythology, as well as the potential of West Oahu for the future. Since the tour included participants from various countries, as mentioned in other reviews, I was able to listen to explanations in both Japanese and English, which was also helpful for my English studies. Additionally, it was wonderful to see the guide casually picking up trash from the beach as we went along.
Although it was my first experience with snorkeling, I was able to enjoy it comfortably thanks to the thorough explanations and support. I encountered sea turtles multiple times and even swam close to the surface with them, making it a memorable experience.
初ハワイで、西オアフというマニアックな選択をしました。
観光客はほとんどいない、現地の人達ばかりの静かな海でのシュノケーリングと
緑の綺麗な大自然を満喫できました。
ハワイの歴史や神話を交えたガイドさんの説明やこれからの西オアフの可能性など
興味深い話もたくさん聞くことができました。
外国籍の方も交じってのツアーだったので、他の方の口コミにも書かれていましたが、
日本語と英語両方の説明を聞くことができ、英語の勉強にも少しなって良かったです。
また、行く先々でガイドの方が、浜辺に落ちているゴミをさりげなく拾っていかれる姿は素敵でした。
シュノーケリングは初の経験でしたが、丁寧な説明とサポートのおかげで安心して楽しむことができました。
ウミガメとも複数回遭遇し、一緒に海面近くで泳ぐこともできたりと、思い出に残る経験でした。
Thank you for your review.
West Oahu on weekdays is truly empty, so when snorkeling, you might wonder if you're really in Hawaii because the sea is so quiet during the week.
Our company specializes in snorkeling and ocean activities. We started this tour company to share the joy of the ocean with everyone, especially beginners.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing you again when you come back to Hawaii someday.
Mahalo nui loa,
Akima
レビュー、ありがとうございます。
平日の西オアフは本当に人がいないのでシュノーケルなど、本当にハワイなのか?と思うくらい平日は静かな海ですね。
当社はシュノーケルと海でのアクティビティのスペシャリストです。どんな方にでも海の楽しさをしってもらおうと始めたツアー会社です。特に初心者の方の味方です。
楽しんでいただけたようでよかったです。またいつかハワイにこられたときにはお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。
Mahalo nui loa
あきま
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Garry and Kim
My husband and I would highly recommend this excursion to everyone that's considering it. We liked that once we arrived at Pearl Harbour, our tickets were ready and given to us. There was no waiting in lines only to tell us our tour time would be many hours later!!! (If you go on your own, your ticket may instruct you to come back 3 or more hours laters since it books up daily). Booking through this company kept from having to deal with all of that! We had enough time to tour the grounds before our show and ride to the Arizona Memorial. Then, we traveled by bus to the USS Missouri. We decided to take the guided tour and still had time to explore the extras on our own before we had to meet for the bus for our return trip. This excursion was very informative, and we would do it again!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Joe Ciaccia
Did the road to Hana tour today in Maui. We had the pleasure of getting Peaches as our tour guide. She was one of the friendliest and most knowledgeable individuals I have ever encountered. Being in the people business myself it was a breath of fresh air to find someone like her that takes pride in her job and her island. The information that she gave made the tour not just amazing for the scenery, it was very educational and personal. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone who visits Maui and I would highly recommend Peaches! Thank you for all that you do and making this a trip to remember!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Fabiana
We had a wonderful time at de Kualoa Ranch. We chose The mountain , the valley and Secret Island! All these activities were great for all of us!
The Ranch is totally amazing and beautiful itself, the activities make it even more awesome! !!!!
We love it!
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| Packages: | Kualoa Experience Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Carmen
Had an awesome time, food was good, entertainment was good....would do it again in a heartbeat! I would recommend this cruise to everyone whose going to be in honolulu.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
This was my 3rd trip to Fern Grotto over the years and it never disappoints! The entertainment is awesome! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! There were 18 of us on this trip and most were first timers, they loved it! Can't come to Kauai and not see the Fern Grotto!!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Martina
It was me and my husbands anniversary and head a great time on the dinner cruise. The all you can eat crab was great :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/10 |
Reviewed by: DebW
The Fern Grotto was a guided tour, which I did not realize when we signed up. The boat ride up the river was nice. The guide pointed out various places along the river. Your time is very limited at the Grotto. The guides there rush you along to the site, explain the grotto, sing, and then you are rushed out. I wanted to explore the trail a bit and take photos so that was disappointing.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/31 |
Reviewed by: AYUMI
When you think of Oahu, you probably picture Waikiki Beach and the surrounding resorts, creating a strong image of the ocean. However, if you venture an hour outside of Waikiki, you'll encounter a different space at Kualoa Ranch. I've been to Hawaii many times, but I only knew the typical tourist spots. The mountains are towering and incredibly beautiful! You can enjoy activities like horseback riding and ATV rides, making it fun for both adults and children, so definitely give it a try!
オアフと言えばワイキキビーチに周辺のリゾートを思い浮かべ海のイメージが強いと思いますが
ワイキキから1時間郊外にでるとクアロア牧というまた違った空間に出会えます。
何度もハワイには行きましたが定番の観光地しか知りませんでした。山がそびえてとてもきれいです!乗馬や四輪バギーなど大人も子供も楽しめますので是非行ってみてください!
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| Packages: | 半日午前ハワイアン体験/2014年末まで |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/02 |
Reviewed by: A&E
This cruise was great. The food was good, the entertainment outstanding. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Oahu. I also liked walking around outside and seeing the island from the sea. It's a little pricey, but worth it.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Debra Jones
My sister and I wanna say thank you all at big chief's luau. First luau ever and we had a blast. So glad I had chosen Big Chief's. By far the best even though I'd had never been to another. The family oriented feeling you received you felt as if you had known them longer then you had. The food and entertainment was awesome. Not to mention the lesson in life to learn from . Teaching cultures and hawaii traditions was special. much love to the crew at Big chief's for making us feel so welcome. I would recommend to anyone I know. Even the bus tour guides was top stars.
Aloha
From Kansas
Love and peace
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| Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/05 |
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Dear Madai,
Thank you for enjoying the luau show with your family. We appreciate your valuable feedback, and we can certainly take several points into consideration for the future. It seems you had a very enjoyable day. We sincerely apologize for the delay and for any fatigue caused towards the end.
We will also think of ideas to make it more enjoyable for children.
Thank you for spending time with us during your wonderful trip to the Big Island. May the spirit of Aloha always be with you, your children, your husband, and your family.
madai様。この度はご家族でルアウショーをお楽しみいただきありがとうございました。とても貴重なご意見をいただき、私たちも今後の参考として思う点がいくつか
感じることができます。とても楽しい一日を過ごされたご様子。随分遅くなってしまい、最後は疲れさせてしまいまして本当に申し訳ございませんでした。
お子様がもっと楽しめるようなアイデアを私たちも考えてみようと思います。
素敵なハワイ島の旅の中で、私たちとのお時間を過ごしてくださりありがとうございました。
madai様に、お子様、旦那様、ご家族の皆様にいつもAlohaの風が届きますように。