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Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

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Reviewed by: Bonnie

We had an excellent experience! Will definitely recommend to others

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/04
Activity Date: 2015/07/31

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Pearl Harbor made easy! Saved a lot of time by taking this tour!

Reviewed by: Dennis

What a nice tour! We took the Royal Star Hawaii Deluxe Pearl Harbor/Arizona Memorial and Historical City Tour.
This is a great tour because, regardless of what you read anywhere else, there is an advantage to getting a tour operator to take you. I was curious about how easy it would be to get tickets on your own, so I went over to the ticket counter and asked what the next available time would be (already having the ticket that our guide, Larry, gave us). It was 3 hours later than the ticket Larry got us! We saved 3 hours, allowing us the 2nd half of the day to go do other things!
Our tour guide, Larry, who is very knowledgeable, shared many interesting facts and insights about the area. As for the Pearl Harbor portion of the trip, he gave us helpful instructions in advance, walked us in as a group, went to get our tickets for us, and then gave us instructions on what to see and do. He was even available for us while we toured the visitors center and museum. When we came back to the bus, he even had a mint and handy wipe for each of us to freshen up!
We also went to National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and to Downtown Honolulu to see the famous statue of King Kamehameha, again many interesting facts delivered by Larry.

Conclusion: quality tour, saved 3+ hours of our day. Easy pickup and drop off near major Hotels.

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Packages: Arizona Memorial & Historical City Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/07/27

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Romance and Dance

Reviewed by: Jersey Girl

I was swept away by the sunset, full moon, dancers, mai tis, whale watching and our MC for the evening. Because I was traveling solo I was the center of focus majority of the evening :) (I didn't mind) The level of participation and energy from everyone in the room was mind blowing. Can not wait to return, but with a significant other.

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/03/02

Oahu Waterfall Hiking Tour with Expert Guide - Manoa Valley & Koolau Trails

Loved our Tour

Reviewed by: Michele

Our guide was Mathias (Mai Tai) lol...
He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable!!
Very personable and funny too. Hike was great, a few challenges but overall pretty easy.. We did not use boots and came back a bit muddy. But we are used to that back in PA. Highly recommend these fellas... Small group and shows with their personal touches!! Two thumbs up & mahalo for a great hike!!!

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Packages: Hawaiian Waterfall Hike at Manoa Falls
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/07/31

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

A tour of Hawaii Island that does not disappoint. 期待を裏切らないハワイ島ツアー

Reviewed by: ビンセントマツノブ

This was undoubtedly the best tour I would recommend on my first visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. The sunset and stargazing did not disappoint, although it was a bit unfortunate that the new moon made it too bright. However, the explanations of the constellations were clear and impressive. The UCC Coffee Farm, which we visited to pass the time, was also great.

初めてのハワイ島で一番おすすめのツアーといってもよい内容でした。期待を裏切らないサンセット&星空観測でしたが唯一新月のため明るすぎて少し残念でしたが星座の説明もわかりやすく感激しました。時間つぶしのUCCコーヒー園もよかったです。

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Packages: 2名様以上プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/07/27

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

If you're going to the Big Island, Mauna Kea is a must-visit destination. 一度は行きたかったマウナケア山頂、ハワイ島へ行くならマウナケア

Reviewed by: koja

On the second day after arriving on the Big Island, I went to Mauna Kea. Leaving the hotel, I was overwhelmed by the majestic nature and terrain of the Big Island as I traveled along Daniel K. Inouye Highway and arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center. While having dinner, I observed plants like the silversword and changed into warm clothing before reaching the summit. Just before arriving, I felt some symptoms that seemed like mild altitude sickness, but I was a bit excited when I saw the group of observatories at the summit.

I took a lot of photos until we departed from the summit. The stargazing was not at the summit but at a parking area a little lower down. There were clouds in the night sky, so we did stargazing again around the Onizuka Center. I attempted to photograph the stars with a film SLR camera, using bulb mode set for star photography (10 to 20 minutes). While the exposure time was appropriate for the stars, surrounding light interfered, and I couldn't capture it well. I hope to challenge this again next year. This tour company allows the guide to take photos of the participants, which can be downloaded from the internet, and I was very pleased with this service. Since a regular digital camera cannot capture the stars, it became a great keepsake.

ハワイ島へ到着して2日目にマウナケアへ行きました、ホテルを出てハワイ島の雄大な自然、地形に圧倒されながら、ダニエル・INOUE ロードを通り、オニズカビジターセンタへ到着、夕食をとりながら、銀剣草等の植物を見て、防寒具に着替え後、山頂に到着、到着直前から少し高山病かな!と思われる症状、でも山頂の天文台群を見たときは少し興奮しました。
それから山頂出発まで写真を撮りまくりました。星空観測は山頂ではなく少し下の駐車場のような所でした、夜空には雲があり、オニズカセンターの周辺で再度星空観測をしました。
星空撮影はフィルム一眼レフカメラで挑戦、星空用に設定したバルブ撮影(10分から20分間)では時間が星空には適度な時間でしたが、周りの光が入りうまく取れませんでした。また来年での挑戦したいと思ってます。このツアー会社はガイドさんが³参加者を撮ってくれた写真をインターネットにからダウンロードさせてくれます、このサービスは非常に嬉しかった。ふつうのデジカメでは星空は取れないので良い記念になりました。

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Posted on: 2015/08/03

ノースショア(ハレイワ)観光 ハレイワタウンで3時間の自由散策+ドールプランテーション!海辺の絶景を楽しめる乗馬付き(70分)プランあり<1日/送迎付き>

The driver was kind. ドライバーさんが親切でした

Reviewed by: あやや

I chose the free time plan because I wanted to relax in the town of Haleiwa. During the waiting time, I had the opportunity to talk with the driver and shared our action plan (wanting to eat garlic shrimp and chicken from Fumi's, and enjoy some Matsumoto's Shave Ice, as well as relax at the beach). The driver kindly offered to guide us. Since there were only two small groups exploring Haleiwa, we might have been lucky, but we stopped at the shrimp and chicken place to shop, and then he took us to the beach. With small children in tow, we were quite relieved not to have to move around on our own.

At the beach, we encountered a downpour and enjoyed shrimp and chicken in the rain, which was delicious. Within the limited time, we were able to efficiently achieve our goals, and I felt that participating in this tour was worthwhile. I thoroughly enjoyed Haleiwa.

I have one request for Veltra: while it states that the tour fee includes a tip, it would be helpful if you could specify how much the tip amount is. Since the driver was very kind, I was unsure how much to give as a tip, and knowing the included tip amount would make it easier to decide how much to give on the spot. I'm not very familiar with tipping customs.

ハレイワの街でゆっくりしたかったので、フリータイムプランを選びました。
待ち時間にドライバーさんと話す機会があったので、自分達の行動プラン(フリフリチキンとガーリックシュリンプ、マツモトシェイブアイスを食べたいこと、ビーチでゆっくり過ごしたいこと)を伝えると、案内してくださるとのこと。(ハレイワの街を散策するグループは2組で少人数だったので、運がよかったのかもしれませんが、)シュリンプ・チキンのお店で車を止めて頂き買い物し、その後、ビーチまで連れて行ってくださいました。小さな子供連れでしたので、自分達の足での移動が不安だったので、大変助かりました。
ビーチではスコールに遭遇し、雨の中、シュリンプやチキンを頂きましたが美味しかったです。
限られた時間の中で、効率的に目的を果たすことができて、このツアーに参加して得をした気持ちになりました。ハレイワを満喫できました。

Veltraさんに1点お願いがありまして、ツアー代金にチップを含むとありますが、チップ代がいくらなのかを明記して頂けると、わかりやすく助かります。ドライバーさんに親切にして頂いたので、チップをいくら渡すべきか悩み、ツアー代に含まれるチップ代がいくらかがわかると、その場で渡すチップの額を考えやすいと思いました。チップの習慣に不慣れですので。

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Packages: ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/08/02
Activity Date: 2015/07/12

Diamond Head Crater Hiking Tour with Reserved Tickets & Shuttle from Waikiki

An Oahu must

Reviewed by: nwaplanepilot

Hiking to Diamond Head's top is a must! Great views, and great feeling of accomplishment. Don't forget to buy a certificate at the top!

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Packages: Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/08/02
Activity Date: 2015/01/22

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Awesome tour and guide!

Reviewed by: Ramil

The tour was great and very informative. Our guide Larry gave us tips on how to be most productive in our Pearl Harbor tour so we won't waste time and also so that we can get the most out of our pictures.

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Packages: Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/01
Activity Date: 2015/07/29

Passport to Pearl Harbor Ticket - Official One-Day Admission & Self-Guided Tour

Good Value

Reviewed by: Lynn

The Pearl Harbor Passport was a good value. The tour guides were informative and helpful. All the sites were very interesting, and there was always someone to answer questions. I particularly enjoyed the old film footage at the Pacific Aviation museum.

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Packages: Passport to Pearl Harbor
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/01
Activity Date: 2015/07/06

クアロア・ランチ 映画のロケ地巡り、農作物を学ぶ農園ツアー、ジャングル探検ツアーが楽しめる1日満喫パッケージ ビュッフェランチ付き!<1日/送迎付きプランあり>

Enjoying a different side of Oahu beyond Waikiki. ワイキキとは、違うオアフ島を満喫

Reviewed by: tsutsumi

We participated as a family of four, including two children (a third-year middle school student and a fourth-year elementary school student). We joined a movie location tour and a visit to Secret Island.

During the movie location tour, a Japanese guide explained the places used for filming movies and commercials while showing us the breathtaking spots on Oahu. The view of the coastline from the mountains was particularly stunning.

At Secret Island, we were able to casually experience various ocean activities, and the kids were very satisfied. They tried sea kayaking and paddling on a longboard for the first time. While opinions may vary, I appreciated that it wasn't a system where someone teaches you; instead, the equipment was just laid out for us to use freely, making it a very relaxed experience.

子供2人(中学3年、小学4年)を含む、家族4人で参加しました。
映画ロケ地めぐりのツアーとシークレットアイランドに参加しました。
映画ロケ地めぐりは日本語ガイドさんが、映画・CM撮影などに使われた場所を説明しながら、オアフ島の絶景スポットを案内してくれました。特に、山から見る、海岸線の景色が最高でした
また、シークレットアイランドでは、色々な海のアクティビティーを気軽に体験できて、子供は大満足。シーカヤック、ロングボードを使ったパドリング等を初めて体験。人によって意見は分かれるかもしれませんが、誰かが教えてくれるというシステムではなく、道具がただおいてあるだけなので、それを使って自由に使いながら体験するといった大変気軽なシステムだったところも良かったです。

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Packages: おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/31
Activity Date: 2015/07/29

ノースショア(ハレイワ)観光 ハレイワタウンで3時間の自由散策+ドールプランテーション!海辺の絶景を楽しめる乗馬付き(70分)プランあり<1日/送迎付き>

This year, I'm feeling great with canyon horseback riding! 今年も渓谷乗馬でるんるん気分

Reviewed by: うみぶた

Last year, I went horseback riding in the canyon with my grandchild, and we did it twice during our stay this year as well. You might wonder why we went twice in two days, but that's how enjoyable it is. If you have the time, leisure, and budget, it's definitely worth trying. I've experienced other horseback riding activities, but so far, this is my favorite.

The owner, Mr. ○○, is friendly and provides thorough instructions on how to ride and control the horse. The course includes ups and downs and runs through wooded areas without a lead rope, and before you know it, the horseback riding time is over while enjoying views of Haleiwa Bay below.

If I can go to Hawaii again next year, I will likely go horseback riding again. I want to share more of my experiences, but seeing is believing, and everyone has different senses and ways to enjoy things, so I can't say much more. However, I definitely encourage you to try it!

 昨年に続き今年も孫と一緒に渓谷乗馬を行いました。それも、滞在中2回も。
 何で2回、二日間もと思われるかもしれませんが、それが楽しいんです、時間と暇と予算があれば、やってみる価値がありますね、他の乗馬体験もしましたが、今のところ、ここが一番気に入っています。
 オーナーの○○さんも、気さくで乗馬のやり方、馬の操縦方法を丁寧にレクチャーしてくれます。
 コースもアップダウンや木立の中を引き綱無しで走行し、途中ハレイワの湾を眼下に見てあっという間の乗馬時間でした。
 おそらく、来年ハワイに行ければ、また乗馬をするでしょう。
 もっと体験したことを書きたいのですが、百聞は一見にしかず、人それぞれに感覚、楽しみ方が違うので、何ともいえませんが、是非体験してみてください。

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Packages: 渓谷乗馬付きプラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/31
Activity Date: 2015/07/27

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Awesome tour

Reviewed by: Tania

It was a fabulous your. Larry was very informational and funny. He was very prompt and you can tell he loves his job.

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Packages: Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/31
Activity Date: 2015/07/28

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Moving and Amazing!

Reviewed by: Darryl & Tina P

Pearl Harbor is truly amazing. we must admit as Aussies, my family knew only the basics about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, After our day at Pearl Harbor we learnt and appreciated so much more.

Our tour from the moment of pick up to return was exceptional. Larry our coach driver was a wonderful guide. He was very informative on our tour of the city. Our adult & teenage kids were very impressed to see the High School that Bruno Mars went to. The drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific was both moving and respectful. Driving past Hawaii State Capitol and understanding the architecture as well as Iolani Palace and Kawaiaha'o Church and stopping at the Supreme Court were a highlight. Upon arrival at Pearl Harbor, Larry explained everything clearly and we completely understood all requirements.

Visiting the Arizona Memorial was a truly moving experience, both an honour and privilege. Upon return, we headed to the bus to take us to Ford Island to step aboard the Mighty Mo (Missouri). Exploring the USS Missouri was great. While there were free guided tours available, we chose to explore on our own and had so much fun, while still learning all about this amazing vessel. To stand at the very location where the Instrument of Surrender to end World War II took place was remarkable and a moment to reflect.

We didn't get to see all of Pearl Harbor, but what we did see was amazing and we will be back on the Full Tour to see the rest and pay our respects again.

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Packages: Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/31
Activity Date: 2015/07/02

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

A treasure for a lifetime! 一生の宝物!

Reviewed by: マッチョになりたいプー

I chose this tour based on the experiences and reviews I read beforehand, and it was definitely the right choice! The saying "Seeing is believing" really holds true; participating in the tour allowed me to experience the atmosphere that can't be conveyed through reviews. The cool temperatures and thin air near the summit, which are hard to imagine in the coastal town of Kailua, became real for me only after climbing to 4,000 meters! The sky above the sea of clouds was clearer and bluer than I had imagined, and I could feel the sunlight hitting my skin directly, making it warm. Of course, one of the main events, the sunset viewing, was as beautiful as rumored. The sky afterward looked like a large canvas, with stunning gradients of red, orange, yellow, purple, blue, and white that captivated everyone watching. The other main event, stargazing, felt like watching a planetarium, thanks to our guide's fun and easy-to-understand explanations of constellations and stars. Additionally, we were able to observe Saturn and the moon through a telescope, and the guidance on astrophotography was greatly appreciated. Along the way, we also had the chance to observe rare alpine plants that we wouldn't normally see, and the explanations about the climate and terrain made the tour even more enriching. Overall, there were many moments to fully engage our senses, and my family and I were extremely satisfied. Next time, I definitely want to join the sunrise tour!

事前に読んだ体験談や口コミ情報を参考にこのツアーを選択しましたが、大正解!!「百聞は一見に如かず」とはよく言ったもので、実際に参加してみて、体験談や口コミ等では伝わってこないその場の空気感がたまらなくよかったです。海岸沿いのカイルアの街では想像しにくい「頂上付近の気温の低さや空気の薄さ」は、4000mに登ってみて初めて実感に変わりました!また、雲海上の空は、想像よりも青く澄んでいましたし、日の光もストレートに攻めてくる感じで肌が熱くなるのを感じました。もちろん、メインイベントの一つである「夕日鑑賞」は、うわさ通りの美しさでした。その後の空は、大きなキャンバスのようで、赤、橙、黄、紫、青、白といった色彩が美しいグラデーションとなり、観る者達をうっとりとさせていました。もう一つのメインイベントである「星空観測」は、ガイドさんの楽しくてわかりやすい星座や星についての解説付きで、プラネタリウムを見ているようでした。さらに、天体望遠鏡で土星や月の観測をさせてくれたり、天体撮影の指導もしてくれたりと、大変ありがたかったです。そのほかにも、道すがら、普段見ることができない貴重な高山植物を観察させてくれたり、気候や地形についても解説してくれたりして、とにかくツアー中は、五感をフル活用する場面が多く家族共々大満足でした。今度は、せひサンライズのツアーに参加してみたいです。

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Packages: 2名様以上プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/30
Activity Date: 2015/07/24

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

North Shore Beach

Reviewed by: Family Trips

Overall it was a family friendly, enjoyable and relaxing experience. We all had a wonderful time.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/07/30
Activity Date: 2014/08/26

ノースショア(ハレイワ)観光 ハレイワタウンで3時間の自由散策+ドールプランテーション!海辺の絶景を楽しめる乗馬付き(70分)プランあり<1日/送迎付き>

It was supposed to include the tip, but... チップ込のはずでしたが・・・

Reviewed by: まりも

I wanted to go horseback riding, so I looked for a plan that included transportation. Since I had been to Kualoa before, I decided to join this tour where we could visit various sightseeing spots and also go horseback riding.

Honestly, as an experienced rider, I found the horseback riding a bit lacking, and my husband, who has almost no experience, felt that he was just being carried by the horse and didn't find it enjoyable. (I don't expect a beginner to be able to control a horse.) However, the scenery was very beautiful.

One downside was that although it was supposed to include tips, there was a sign in the waiting room for horseback riding in Japanese stating that tips were not included in the tour. There were also two Americans participating separately who paid tips, and we ended up paying separately from the tour fee as well.

Additionally, for lunch, the guide ordered garlic shrimp for us to take out, but we had already paid in advance, so we couldn't use our coupon, and we didn't receive any change. The guide wasn't a bad person, but... it was disappointing.

とりあえず乗馬がしたい。という目的で送迎付のプランで探したところ、クアロアには前回行ったので、いろいろ観光地を回れて乗馬もできるこちらのツアーに参加させていただきました。
正直、乗馬は経験者の私には物足りなく、経験がゼロに等しい主人も馬が乗せてくれてる感が強く、おもしろさはなかったとのことでした。(素人が馬を制御できるとは思いませんが)。ただ、景色はとてもよかったです。ただ、チップ込のはずが、乗馬に待合室には日本語でツアーにはチップが含まれていません~という張り紙がしてあり、私たちのほかに別口でアメリカ人の二人組が参加していてチップを払っていて、私たちもツアー料金と別で払いました。
また、昼食にガーリックシュリンプをテイクアウトでガイドさんが注文しておいてくれたのですが、支払いも先に済ませてしまっていて、クーポン券が使用できなかった上、お釣りももらえませんでした。
ガイドさんは悪い人ではなかったのですが・・・。残念です。

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the tip and lunch.

I have shared your experience with the tour provider. The tips for the activities you participated in are included in the fee, but since the horseback riding venue is operated by a different company, tips are optional. I apologize for the lack of information provided to you.

Regarding lunch, if you have a coupon, please let the driver know when they explain lunch, and we will accommodate you. I also sincerely apologize for the issue with the change. I would like to process a refund, so I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to improve our services in the future. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us.
VELTRA Customer Support Team

この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながらチップ、昼食の件でご迷惑をお掛けいたしましたこと深くお詫び申し上げます。

お客様の体験談を催行会社に共有させていただきました。
ご参加いただきましたアクティビティへのチップはご料金に含まれておりますが、乗馬会場側は違う催行会社のため、
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【冬季限定!1/3~3/21】ホエールウォッチ スターオブホノルル号 1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船!軽食&ドリンク付き<ワイキキ送迎可>

I saw a whale!! クジラいましたー!!

Reviewed by: Ina

It's a very large and impressive ship! After departing, we enjoyed exploring the interior and lounging on the rooftop summer beds. Once things settled down, we were able to see two whales!! It was a bit disappointing that they were a little far away (we couldn't get too close due to regulations), but from then on, we cruised while watching the whales spouting water. Gradually, the initial excitement faded, and it felt less special. Looking back, I realize how luxurious it was.

Additionally, you can enjoy views of Diamond Head and other sights from the sea, making it a simple yet enjoyable cruise. When we boarded, there was smoke billowing from a volcano behind Diamond Head, and fighter jets were flying low and loud, which felt a bit like a Disneyland attraction (laughs).

The whales were too far away for good photos.

Also, the interior of the ship clearly had separate floors for Japanese and foreign guests (possibly due to the language of the announcements), but we were directed to the foreign guest floor. Everything was announced in English, but the foreign guest floor was less crowded and had a nice international travel vibe, which I really enjoyed!

とっても大きく立派な船です!
出港からしばらく、館内を散策したり屋上のサマーベッドに寝そべったりして楽しみましたが、
ひととおり落ち着いた頃、2頭のクジラに会えました!!
ちょっと遠目(規定であまり近寄れないとのこと)だったのが残念でしたが、
以降はずーっとクジラの吹く潮を見ながらのクルージングになりました。
だんだん当初のキャーキャー感もなくなり、もはや珍しくもない雰囲気。
今思えば、とっても贅沢だったなーと感じています。

また、ダイヤモンドヘッドなど洋上から眺められるので、
単純にクルージングとしても楽しめます。
私たちが乗船した際は、ダイヤモンドヘッドの奥の火山?から煙がもくもく出ており、
戦闘機が低く爆音でたくさん飛んでいたので、
なんだかディズニーランドのアトラクションのようなでした(笑)

クジラはとにかく遠目なのでよい写真は撮れません。

また、船内は日本人と外国人で明確にフロアが分かれている(アナウンス言語の問題かもしれません)のですが、
私たちは外国人フロアの案内でした。
本当に全て英語アナウンスですが、
外国人フロアの方が空いていましたし海外旅行感があって、
私はとっても楽しめました!

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Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the whale spouts and the views from the boat. On some days, there are active whales that show dynamic jumps, so we hope you will consider coming back to Hawaii to see the whales again. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度はご乗船誠にありがとうございます。
クジラの潮吹きや船上からの景色などお楽しみ頂けましたこと、嬉しく思います。日によってはアクティブなクジラがいて、ダイナミックなジャンプなど見せてくれることもありますので、またハワイにお越しの際はクジラを見にいらしてはいかがでしょうか。
スタッフ一同お待ちいたしております。

スターオブホノルル
予約課  

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Activity Date: 2015/03/18

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

A good tour

Reviewed by: mehreen

We took the Pearl Harbour tour yesterday and pick up was on time from a point close by to our hotel. The coach was clean and comfortable and our driver Larry was nice providing us with information about hawaii culture and history. The stop at Pearl Harbor was for a suffiecient amount of time and our entrance tickets and boat shuttle to the USS Memorial was included in the package. I wish we had covered more of the old town tour (part of the package)as we just drove past Hawaii state Capitol, china town, punchbowl cemetery and only stopped at the lolani palace and king's statute for pics. Our pick up was at 6:35am and we reached the Pearl Harbor at 8:40am (we did the city tour earlier as we had time in hand) and we were dropped back to hotel at around 12:30pm (the drop off would be later had we done the battleship tour at Pearl Harbor). I would recommend this tour to travelers.

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Posted on: 2015/07/27
Activity Date: 2015/07/25

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Good tour, Arizona a bit rushed

Reviewed by: Nathan & Kaila

Overall tour was great. Early pickup was good because the city tour was comfortable with a couple picture stops. We arrived at memorial early enough to walk around a bit before the Arizona tour. Arizona was already sold out at 9:00, so glad we got tickets online in advance. Ferry runs every 15 minutes, so it's a quick walk through, but we missed the first ferry back, and caught the next. Had more time to tour the Missouri, and was able to walk throughout after the very informative guided portion. There are places here to grab a burger or hot dog if you like, and a snack store back at the Pearl Harbor memorial. After the Missouri, we had more time to tour the memorial before our pickup time. I would definitely recommend this tour.

  • USS MISSOURI

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Posted on: 2015/07/25
Activity Date: 2015/06/29

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

A sky full of stars 満天の星空

Reviewed by: まえだ

It was a starry sky that felt like something you can only see in a planetarium in Japan. I was worried because the car was so comfortable that I became really sleepy.

日本ではプラネタリウムでしか見れないような満天の星空でした。車が心地よくてすごく眠くなってしまったのが心配でした。

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Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea are truly breathtaking. I find myself going up there multiple times. Please come back to the Big Island again next time. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.

Nature School
Tomoe

弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアの山頂で見る夕陽と星空は感動しますね。
私も何回も上がってしまいます。次回またハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。

ネイチャースクール
トモエ

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Activity Date: 2015/07/20

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Matt is amazing. マッツさんが最高すぎる。

Reviewed by: a-ya

Stargazing with my family. Mats was just the best!! He was so energetic and fun, like the Jungle Cruise guy from Disney. Since we gradually drove up, I didn't have to worry about oxygen shortage, and everything went smoothly. The bento with charcoal-grilled chicken was delicious. I was moved by Subaru, amazed by the green flash, and above all, I was captivated by the starry sky!! Next time, I want to join for the dawn!

家族で星空観測。とにかくマッツさんが最高!!
ディ●ニーのジャングルクルーズのお兄さんって感じでとにかくテンション高く面白たのしい。
車で徐々に登っていくので、心配していた酸素不足もなく、スムーズでした。
お弁当も炭火焼チキンがおいしかったです。
ずっと訪れたかったすばるに感動し、グリーンフラッシュに感動し、そして何よりも星空に感動しました!!次回は夜明けに参加したい!!

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Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
When you come to the Big Island, a tour of Mauna Kea or Kilauea Volcano and the stars is a must. We all sincerely look forward to your next visit to the Big Island.

Thank you very much.

弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島にきたらマウナケアかキラウエア火山と星のツアーですね。次回またハワイ島にお越しになられるのをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。

どうもありがとうございました。

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Waikiki Shuttle to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial & City Tour - Roberts Hawaii

Arizona Memorial and City tour

Reviewed by: Mindy McKnight

I wish we could have had time to take pics during the tour. The experience at the Memorial was breath-taking. An experience of a lifetime.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Had fun

Reviewed by: John

the river trip was fun, they had entertainment on our return from the fern grotto. The grotto was very nice to see, with ferns growing upside down. I recommend doing this at least once

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Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Fun and informative.

Reviewed by: Jake

The tour itself was great. Seeing the Arizona, punch bowl cemetery and downtown Honolulu was enjoyable. Tour guide was knowledgable and fun, bus was clean. Don't be afraid to bring a backpack with snacks on the bus, our driver locked it up while off the bus. We used Hawaii activities tour group. We were supposed to also see uss Missouri but had to change during tour because of time constraints. So that was disappointing. On website it lists getting back to hotel by 1:30 at latest but once we got to Pearl Harbor tour driver informed us that people seeing Missouri wouldn't leave until 1:45, we had to check out of hotel by 1:30. It took several angry calls to get veltra to reimburse our difference in cost. Had I known the times were different I would have not booked the longer tour or made different arraignments with hotel. Kids were 11& 7 and both enjoyed it, 7 year old even cried during the movie.

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Passport to Pearl Harbor Ticket - Official One-Day Admission & Self-Guided Tour

Passport to Pearl Harbor visit

Reviewed by: Leanne

The website was very informative and helpful if you took a minute to read it. We purchased the tickets and did not have to stand in the long line. My friend and family enjoyed the day and visit. The cost and donation was worth every penny!

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Posted on: 2015/07/20
Activity Date: 2015/06/24

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Awesome Tour

Reviewed by: MaryKL

What a great day on the Big Island. If you travel to Kona make sure to put this tour on your itinerary.
Our guide was Nickels and he was the most knowledgeable young man and very patient and pleasant too. He took us to all of the places you should see on the island and even managed an unscheduled stop to the southern most bakery in the US. Even our teenagers we're attentive and even asked questions. It's a long day(@ 12hours)but I didn't want it to end. We truly enjoyed this tour.

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Posted on: 2015/07/20
Activity Date: 2015/06/24

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great family fun for all ages.

Reviewed by: MaryKL

What a fun day. The crew was courteous and intent on everyone having fun. There were families on our trip with very young children and some grandparents on board too. Everyone was in the water whether snokling, scub or snuba diving or just relaxing in tubes. I also didn't hear any complaints about the food. Service was very efficient. Everyone was satisfied!!

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Posted on: 2015/07/20
Activity Date: 2015/06/25

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Fantastic tour - more than what we expected !

Reviewed by: Loi & Amy ~ Canada

We were in Hawaii for the first time celebrating our 30th anniversary and stayed for 7 nights in Waikikki. We booked this tour in advanced, paid total US$75 each, total $150.00 which included the admission and tour to USS Battleship Missouri via this site. So glad we booked this tour which we did on our 3rd day. We were picked up 5 minutes earlier, and the tour guide Marlon was most helpful and courteous. We got to stop and visit the Palace in Honolulu since we were early. The motor coach was very comfortable. A group with young children was late coming back, but the bus operator waited patiently for them. Marlon gave us very good instructions, for all the different visit sites at Pearl Harbour, and got us all our admission tickets very quickly and smoothly. This tour is well worth it as we got so many information which you would not have known had you just gone on your own. We did rent a car for 3 days, but we definitely made a right decision to purchase this tour and not drive there ourselves, just for the extra tour guide information is well worth it. Instead, we rented the car for our last 3 days in Waikikki and drove along North Shore, South Shore and West shore over 3 days. The Pearl Harbour, including Mighty Mo tour is a must do - we even got to take a picture with Mr. Hyland, a 98 year old survivor from Pearl Harbour. 5 stars for this tour !

  • Mighty Mo - USS Missouri

  • King Kamehameha Palace

  • Pearl Harbour Tour - always remember those who sacrificed for peace in the world.

  • So thankful for what all the allied forces did to end WWII.

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Posted on: 2015/07/18
Activity Date: 2015/06/28

ノースショア(ハレイワ)観光 ハレイワタウンで3時間の自由散策+ドールプランテーション!海辺の絶景を楽しめる乗馬付き(70分)プランあり<1日/送迎付き>

North Shore (Haleiwa) sightseeing - choose your favorite activities (horseback riding, hiking, etc.) - Exciting tour ノースショア(ハレイワ)観光 好きなアクティビティを選ぶ(乗馬・ハイキングなど) ウキウキツアー

Reviewed by: misato

This activity was very helpful for my first trip to North Shore (^O^). The guide during the transportation was also enjoyable, and when we found the sea turtles at the end, it became a fun memory thanks to the guide's assistance (^∇^).

初めてノースショアに行くため、このアクティビティーがとても助かりました(^O^)移動中も
添乗員さんのガイドも楽しかったですし、
最後のウミガメを見つける際も、添乗員さんに教えていただいて楽しい思い出になりました(^∇^)

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Posted on: 2015/07/18
Activity Date: 2015/07/16