Reviewed by: bill
My wife and I participated together. Since my wife can't swim, we decided to skip snorkeling and go for the submarine tour instead. We had just visited the "Bunasé Underwater Park" in Okinawa last month, so we weren't too impressed by the fish, but we were amazed that the submarine went down to 30 meters.
妻と二人で参加しました。内の奥さんはカナヅチなのでシュノーケリングへの参加を諦め潜水艦ツアーに決めました。先月沖縄の「ブナセ海中公園海中展望台」に行ったばかりでしたので、魚への感動は余りありませんでしたが、潜水艦が30mも潜水したのには感動しました。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Bee
The service was great! They accommodated our changes efficiently and we were able to work around our schedule. Our guide Theus was amazing and we shared quite a few laughs and good info during the entire tour. Highly recommend!! We had a great time!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/03 |
Reviewed by: pippo
I had a great time riding, but I noticed that there were many more trolleys from Japanese travel agencies, which made me question the convenience. I also felt that the closing time was a bit early.
楽しく乗りましたが、日本の旅行代理店のトロリーの方が多く見かけ、利便性に疑問を持ちました。
終了時間も早い気がします。
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| Packages: | 4日間乗り放題パス |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Nobu
My wife and I participated together. I had visited Oahu three times before, but it was my first time on the Big Island. The main purpose of my first trip to the Big Island was this tour of the "Mauna Kea Summit Sunset." I was worried about altitude sickness, but the guide explained how to avoid it while we were in the car, so there were no issues. However, I did get a bit out of breath when moving around at the summit, but the breathtaking starry sky, unlike anything I had ever seen before, made me forget my breathlessness. I was able to see the Milky Way and learned for the first time that starlight illuminates the ground. This is a tour I would love to join again if I have the opportunity to go to the Big Island.
妻と2人で参加しました。これまでオアフ島は3度訪れたことはありましたが、ハワイ島は初めてです。初ハワイ島の最大の目的は、「マウナケア山頂サンセット」のこのツアーでした。高山病が不安でしたが、車内でガイドさんが高山病を回避する方法を説明してくれて問題ありませんでした。ただ、山頂で少し動くと息切れがしましたが、これまで見たこともない満天の星空は、息切れを忘れる程の美しさでした。天の川を見ることができ、星あかりが地上を照らすことを初めて知りました。ハワイ島に行く機会があれば再び参加したいツアーです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/01 |
Reviewed by: manami
If you're going to the Big Island, you definitely want to climb!
They provide hotel pick-up, lend you warm clothing, and even take memorable photos!
The weather was great on the day we participated, and we were able to see a perfect starry sky.
We even saw Saturn!!
ハワイ島に行くなら、必ず登りたい!
ホテル送迎付きで、防寒着も貸してくれて、思い出の写真撮影もしてくれる!
私たちの参加した日は気候も良く、満点の星空を見ることもできました。
土星も見れましたよ!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Ray & Tracey
a good day, very enjoyable, the driver/host was informative.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: hiyoko
I used this for my honeymoon in late October. Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day, and we couldn't see the sunset very well... There were also hardly any stars visible. After waiting anxiously for 30 minutes... suddenly the clouds cleared, and an astonishing starry sky spread out before us! There was also a funny incident where our guide got caught speeding by the police, but he was released with the amusing condition of writing a reflection letter^^;
It seems there are observation tours around the Onizuka Center, but this tour takes you higher up for observation, so the stars feel closer and more impressive! We also had plenty of time.
I highly recommend it.
10月下旬にハネムーンで利用しました。
当日はあいにくの雲で、サンセットはあまりきれいに見れず・・・
星もほとんど見えない状態でした。
不安な気持ちで待つこと30分・・・突然雲が晴れてきて驚くような星空が目の前に広がりました!
ガイドさんが慌てていたのか、途中で速度違反で警察に捕まるというハプニングもありましたが、反省文を書けばOKという面白い条件で解放されました^^;
オニヅカセンターあたりで観測するツアーもあるようですが、このツアーはそれより上で観測させてくれるので、星空が近くて迫力あります!
時間もたっぷりありました。
オススメです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/03 |
Reviewed by: おけいちゃん
I read in reviews that there would be a long line, so I arrived more than 30 minutes early, but there was already quite a queue. I was a bit worried because it was drizzling, but by the time we were allowed in, it had cleared up, which was a relief. Once seated, all the announcements were in English, so I didn't understand much and just followed the movements of others. At first, we passed by the food line to get drinks like Mai Tai and fruit punch, while others were happily chatting, dancing, and checking out the whole roasted pig. I couldn't join in the conversation due to my limited English, which left me feeling a bit bored. About an hour later, everyone finally started to get their meals, so the two of us went to get ours. There were local dishes like ahi poke and poi, making for quite an enjoyable meal. The luau show that finally started featured a person dressed as King Kamehameha and various dances, and I thought it was well done, just as the reviews had said. As an impatient Japanese person, I felt the pace was a bit slow, but I came to understand that it allowed for a more leisurely enjoyment. I believe it was a show worth the price.
クチコミでかなり並ぶと書いてあったので受付時間より30分以上早く行ったけれど既にかなりの行列になっていた。少し雨がぱらついていたので心配だったけれど入場の頃にはなんとかやんでホッ。席についてからの案内は全て英語なのでよく分からないまま他の人を動きを見ながら最初は食べ物の並んだところを通り過ぎてマイタイとかフルーツポンチなどの飲み物を取りにいき、他の人は楽しくおしゃべりしたり踊ったり豚の丸焼の見学にいったり楽しんでいるけど、こちらはカタコトの英語で会話には加われず、暇を持てあましてしまった。1時間くらいしてからやっとみんなが食事を取り始めたので、私たち二人も取りにいった。アヒポキやポイなど郷土料理もあってなかなか楽しい食事だった。やっと始まったルアウショーはカメハメハ大王に扮した人の入場や各種のダンスなど評判どおりなかなかよくできていたと思う。せっかちな日本人にとってはあまりにも流れが悠長だと感じたが、それはそれでゆっくり楽しめるということでもあると納得。値段に見合ったショーだと思う。
Dear Okeichan,
Thank you for your wonderful message.
I sincerely appreciate your enjoyment of the Hawaiian style.
I hope we can meet again. With Aloha.
おけいちゃん様
すてきなメッセージをありがとうございました。
ハワイアンスタイルを楽しく受け止めてくださり、心よりお礼申し上げます。
またお会いできますように。 Alohaを込めて
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Leslie Schiefelbein
Great show and very entertaining. Music and dances were fun, entertainers were very skilled. Everyone was pleasant and friendly. Food was only fair but I would go again anytime. The Chief was excellent!
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/28 |
Reviewed by: SUZUKI
The main purpose of my trip to the Big Island was sunset star gazing.
I was completely satisfied with everything. Our guide, Mr. Yamamoto, was so much fun that there was no time to fall asleep in the car; it was an enjoyable ride.
We took various photos along the way, and the clear guidance made for many wonderful memories.
The dinner included warm miso soup and a bento that made me question if I was really in Hawaii; I was surprised.
They even provided tea, cocoa, and cookies—everything was taken care of.
The star gazing felt like a planetarium with the laser pointer.
Next time, I will participate with my husband, and I look forward to it!
ハワイ島の第一の目的でした、サンセットに星観測。
全てに大満足
ガイドの山本さん、とっても楽しいガイドで車内で寝てしまうような暇がないほど
楽しい車内でした
途中色々写真を撮って頂き、分かりやすいガイドで想い出もいっぱいです。。
夕食も温かいお味噌汁、ここはハワイ島?と疑うようなお弁当で、びっくりしました。
お茶やココア、クッキーまで至れり尽くせりでした
星観測はレーザーポイントでまるでプラネタリウムです
次回は心新たに主人と参加します、その節は宜しくお願いします
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/10 |
Reviewed by: のんのん
The return bus had both Japanese and American passengers, but everyone was shocked by the driver's rough driving! He slammed on the brakes, and a small child sitting next to me fell from their seat to the floor... Of course, the child was crying, but the driver didn't seem to care at all. It was the worst. The foreigners around me were also worried and mentioned that this wouldn't happen in Japan. I experienced culture shock (><).
As for Kualoa, there were many Japanese staff members, so I didn't have any trouble with the language. People of all ages, from young kids to the elderly, were there. However, there are age restrictions, so it's important to check the activity options.
帰りのバスは日本人+アメリカ人でしたが、運転手の運転の荒さにはみんなびっくり!!
急ブレーキをかけるやら、となりに居た小さい子が座席から床へ。。。もちろん泣いていましたが、何も気にせず運転。最悪でした。周りにいた外人も心配してくれましたが、日本ではありえないねって話してました。カルチャーショックを受けました(><)
クアロアについては、日本人スタッフもたくさん居て、言葉に苦労しなかったです。若い子からお年寄りまでたくさん来てました。ただ、年齢制限があるので、アクティビティの選択は要チェックです。
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused due to the lack of consideration from our driver during the activity you kindly signed up for. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will strive to ensure that all our customers can enjoy a comfortable experience from the beginning to the end of the tour. We look forward to your next visit.
この度は、せっかくお申込みいただきましたアクティビティーにて、ドライバー配慮が足らず、ご迷惑をおかけし誠に申し訳ございませんでした。お客様の貴重なご意見を受け止め、今後はツアーの最初から最後まで、全てのお客様に快適にお楽しみいただけるよう努めて参ります。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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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: | 2013/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Hide
The weather was great on the day of the tour, and the sunset and stargazing were fantastic. The guide was very proactive in taking photos, had interesting stories, and was extremely kind. They provided complete cold weather gear, including top and bottom layers, a cute warm hat, and gloves. They also made sure to take breaks here and there to help us acclimate to the altitude. Both the guide and the experience were top-notch.
当日は天気も良く、サンセット&星空観測は最高でした。
ガイドの方も積極的に写真を撮ってくれて話も面白くとても親切でした。
防寒対策も上下の防寒着、かわいい防寒用帽子、手袋等を準備してくれて万全でした。
高山へ体を慣らすためにところどころで休憩してくれました。
ガイド&内容ともに最高でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
The Mauna Kea and Kilauea volcano tours are popular on the Big Island.
Both tours make you want to go again and again. I understand why there are so many repeat visitors to the Big Island.
What beautiful photos!
Please do come back to the Big Island next time.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
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。
ハワイ島はマウナケアとキラウエア火山ツアーが人気がございます。
どちらのツアーも、何回も行きたくなります。ハワイ島にリピーター様が増える理由がわかります。
綺麗なお写真ですね。
次回もぜひ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もうしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Last May, when I went to Hawaii, I went on a dolphin tour, and this time I decided to go see whales. I went this year. The boat was large, and I didn't feel seasick, so it was comfortable. We were able to see whales off the coast of Waikiki. We caught glimpses of their backs a few times. Unfortunately, we didn't see any jumps or big tails, but I was moved by my first encounter with whales. If I get the chance again, I would like to challenge myself to go in the middle of winter.
昨年5月にハワイに行った時イルカのツアーに行って次はクジラを見に行こうということで今年行ってきました。船は大きくて船酔いもなく快適。ワイキキ沖でクジラを見ることができました。背中の一部が数回。流石にジャンプとか大きな尻尾は見ることはできませんでしたが、初めてのクジラ遭遇には感動しました。また機会があれば、真冬にチャレンジしたいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales, even just a little. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨を少しでもお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Brenda C
We enjoyed this tour. Without this we wouldn't have seen half the wonders of this island. Dennis was very informative and gave lots of information. We were all tired by the end of the day. It's a lot of information to soak up in that amount of time.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/13 |
Reviewed by: funa
Fortunately, the weather was nice (though the wind was really strong), and we were able to see a few whales. However, it was indeed difficult to capture them with my iPhone. In the photos, they appear distant, but in reality, they were a bit closer. Filming was also challenging because it was hard to predict where the whales would appear. I missed several opportunities to actually see them because I was so focused on filming. At first, there were announcements indicating the direction to look, but by the time we were heading back, there were no announcements. Just before we arrived, we spotted a whale near the shore, but it's unclear how many people noticed it. There were free activities like lei-making and ukulele lessons on the first floor of the boat, so most people participated. My sister and I didn't join and were on the second or third floor, just gazing out at the sea. I think it was mentioned that the Star of Honolulu tends to sway, but I didn't get seasick. Since the meal wasn't included, we freely ate what we had bought at the supermarket. To be honest, I wished I could have seen more whales jumping out of the water. Lastly, I believe the shuttle service would have cost an extra $12, so we took The Bus number 19 to the event location. On the way back, there was a bus stop very close by, so we were able to return smoothly. (The return bus also had signs indicating stops at Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach.)
幸い天気にも恵まれ(風は凄く強かったが)クジラも少しみれた。ただiPhoneで撮影するのはやはり難しい。写真で見ると離れて見えるが実際はもう少し距離が近かった。ビデオ撮影もどこから出現してくるかわからないので、撮影が厳しかった。また撮影に夢中で実際に目でみる機会を何度か失ってしまった。始めのうちはアナウンスで何時の方向に見えると教えてくれるが、帰る頃はアナウンスがない。到着間際に岸の近くにクジラを発見した。ただ気づいた人がどれだけいるかは不明。無料でレイ作りやウクレレなど船の1Fで開催していたので、大抵の人たちが参加していた。私たち姉妹は参加せず2Fだったか3Fだったか?!にいて、海をぼーっと眺めていた。スターオブホノルル号は揺れやすいと掲載されていた気がするが、船酔いもしなかった。食事付きでなかったので、スーパーで買って来た物を自由に食べていた。欲を言えばもっとクジラが海の上に飛び跳ねてる姿を見たかったのが本音です。最後に送迎付きだとプラス$12くらいするはずだったので、ザ・バスの19番に乗って開催場所まで行った。帰りもすぐ近くにバス亭があるので、スムーズに帰れた。(帰りのバスもアラモアナセンターやワイキキビーチ行きとバスに表示が出ていたはず)
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
Reviewed by: smichels
Shuttle got us there no problem. We enjoyed our time and it was helpful to have water & a map! Probably better than using a cab or bus.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/27 |
Reviewed by: smichels
Honolulu is hectic enough without worrying how to get places with traffic. The tour is great. The driver knew the ins and outs of the places we went and made our experience worthwhile. I'm glad we could keep our bags on the bus in between places, especially our packed lunch!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Jay
Ed was an awesome gentleman who did a great service for us. He was so knowledgeable and just an entertaining individual. Couldn't thank you enough for a great time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Dallas John
Had a great time. We go to Hawaii once a year, and have gone on almost every tour. The best thing about this was the tremendous flexibility to do and swap activities. Not a "tourist" tour. Little fubar on scheduling, but the drive Harry made up for that. Time with Harry was as good or better than seeing the falls!!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour and One Activity Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/14 |
Reviewed by: 楽しかったです!!!
The guide was very kind and it was really great! They willingly took many photos and the explanations were well done, making the ride back enjoyable without any boredom. The tour was really good, but even though it was early April, it was incredibly cold up there, so even with the down jacket they lent me, I caught a cold the next day since I'm sensitive to the cold... So, I think it's a good idea for those who go to bring a heat pack.
The stargazing was too cold, so we quickly went back to the car, but it was incredibly beautiful and moving.
I was happy that the photos could be downloaded for free. I’ve been on other tours with this company, but I found that there are no bad guides. I think everyone is very well trained.
When I go to Hawaii again, I plan to look for tours with this company.
ガイドさんがとても親切ですごく良かった!写真も進んでよくとってくれましたし、説明もうまく行と帰りの車の中も飽きなくてよかった。ツアーはとっても良かったですが、4月の上旬でしたが、やはり上はものすごく寒かったので、ダウン貸していただいてても、寒がりな私は次の日風邪引いてしまいました。。。。ので、ぜひ行かれる方は、カイロ持参でもいいと思います。
星空観測も寒すぎてすぐ車に入りましたが、すごくきれいで感動しました。
写真も無料でダウンロードできましたし、うれしいです。
こちらの催行会社さんのツアーは、他のツアーもいきましたが、ガイドさんに外れがないです。みなさんとってもよい教育されてると思いました。
また、ハワイに行くときも、こちらの催行会社さんでツアーを探そうと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/02 |
Reviewed by: megyu
It was a very impressive ship, and I was excited from the start! The leisurely cruise was very pleasant, and the captain pointed out the direction where we could see the whales, so we didn't miss the opportunity to see them. We were able to see multiple whales, and they put on various performances, leaving me in awe during my first whale watching experience!
とても立派な船で、最初からテンションが上がりました!
のんびりとクルーズする時間はとても心地よく、
船長さん?が、クジラの見える方角を言ってくださるので、タイミングを逃すことなく
見ることができました。
クジラも複数見ることができ、いろんなパフォーマンスを見せてくれ、
初めてのホエールウォッチングで感動しっぱなしでした!
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. The chances of seeing whales are high during this season. If you have another opportunity, please do board again. We look forward to your visit.
Reservation Department
この度はスターオブホノルルをご乗船頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
時期的に鯨が見れる確率が高いですね。
またの機会がございましたら是非ご乗船ください。皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with guide Fujitani. I managed to catch the sunset, but unfortunately, the starry sky was disappointing. It couldn't be helped since it was up to the weather. However, I was able to see the stars from a spot a little lower down the mountain♪ I was glad I could take some photos.
What was a bit disappointing was when I looked at the blog. There were many photos uploaded by the members of guide Matsuzaki, but not many of Fujitani's members were featured. In fact, it was only the photos taken by Matsuzaki, so I thought I would like to request Matsuzaki as my guide next time.
The cold weather gear was perfectly prepared, and although we brought some from Japan, we didn't need it at all. The provided cold weather gear included:
- Ski wear (top and bottom)
- Gloves
- Wool hat
- Hot drinks
and it was prepared for the number of people. If you're worried, it might be good to bring a hot pack.
Overall, it was a fun tour.
フジタニさんのガイドで参加しました。
サンセットは何とか間に合い見ることが出来ましたが、
星空は残念でした。お天気が相手なので仕方なかったです。
でも、少し下山した所からは星空を見ることが出来ました♪
写真も撮れたので良かったです。
次回こそは良いお天気に恵まれたいです♪
少し残念だったのが、ブログを見たときです。
合流したマツザキさんガイドのメンバーさんはたくさんの写真がアップされていましたが、フジタニさんガイドのメンバーはあまり写っていませんでした。
そもそもマツザキさんが撮った写真だけでしたので、
次回参加する時はマツザキさん指名でお願いしたいと思いました。
防寒具もバッチリ準備されており、ある程度日本から準備して行った私達でしたが、
全くいりませんでした。
用意されている防寒具は、
・スキーウエア―程度の防寒具(上下)
・手袋
・毛糸の帽子
・温かい飲み物
など人数分準備されています。
もし、心配でしたらホカロンを持参すると良いかもしれません。
トータル楽しいツアーでした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Kendall
My wife, 11 month old daughter, and I got the chance to attend the Chief’s Luau at Sea Life Park, under the Paradise Package. I usually don’t expect much from the food and drinks at these sorts of events, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good, especially considering that it is a buffet, and the drinks were not watered down. In regards to the show, it was absolutely fantastic. The cast performed dances from the various Polynesian Islands and the entire time, the Chief is telling jokes (the jokes contain a bit of innuendo) and making sure everyone is having a good time. There is a reason Chief Sielu performs all over the island, practically every day: not only is he a very skilled performer, but he is absolutely hilarious. I will definitely be coming again. Please note that the cast does pull members of the audience for different parts of the show, however, it is not the run-of-the-mill “let’s all dance at the end” type thing, they are actually part of the festivities.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Kendall
My wife, 11 month old daughter, and boarded the Star of Honolulu, on the One Star package. The night started with a Mai Tai, which was quite strong (coming as a surprise to me as in my experience, “welcome drinks” tend to be very watered down), and we were taken to our table with our appetizers ready and waiting for us. The food was fantastic! I’m going to be honest; I had low expectations for the food. All you can eat crab on a ship, generally does not mean “high quality” to me. And boy was I proven wrong. The crab especially was very tasty, and my wife and I definitely took advantage of the “all you can eat” description. The show was also very fun to watch, with examples of dances of different styles from around Polynesia. The service from our waiter, Chad, was excellent as well: my water was never empty, empty plates were taken as soon as I was finished, and the crab kept coming. I’ve already suggested the Star of Honolulu to family members for when they visit.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Ayu Suzuki
The day before, we arrived at the Big Island of Hawaii, and since it was the next day, I was full of energy from the morning. My dad was sleeping in the morning, so I played in the pool, and in the afternoon, the three of us participated in this tour. I live in Chiba Prefecture, and our guide, Mr. Konno, was a brother from Ibaraki Prefecture. We progressed from Kona to Waikoloa, and along the way, we were able to see a bird called Holo Holo, which is said to be rare. When we entered Parker Ranch, it started to get a bit cold, and it was really tough even in a T-shirt. When we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, it was very cold, and I put on something like ski wear. The bento had tough chicken, but the air was very delicious. After finishing our meal, we headed to the summit by car. I had seen it on TV, but when we arrived at the summit, it felt like we had come to a star somewhere in the universe. I was also moved to be able to drive to a place higher than Mount Fuji. While getting out of the car and taking pictures, I felt a bit dizzy, and I thought about what Mr. Konno had said about the thin oxygen. There were many clouds, so we couldn't see the sunset. The stars were also hard to see due to the moonlight and clouds. Just when I was feeling disappointed, the staff shared a lot of stories about constellations and cheered us up. Gradually, we started to see some stars, and it was fun. On the way back at the supermarket, Mr. Konno was earnestly speaking in English to some foreigners. He wasn't very good at it, but since I will be a junior high school student from April, I want to be able to speak English and come back to see the sunset and the starry sky at the summit of Mauna Kea. Thank you, Mr. Konno, for sharing so many stories with us.
前の日にハワイ島へ着き、翌日だったので、私は朝から元気一杯、パパは午前中寝ていたので、私はプールで遊び、午後から家族3人でこのツアーに参加しました。私は千葉県に住んでいるのですが、ガイドさんの今野さんは茨城県出身のお兄さんでした。コナからワイコロアへと進み、途中、珍しいと言われる、ホロホロという鳥を見させてもらいました。パーカー牧場に入ると、少し寒くなってきて、Tシャツでもとても無理でした。オニヅカ・ビジター・センターに着くととても寒くて、何かスキーウェアみたいのを着ました。お弁当、鶏肉は固かったけれど、空気はとても美味しかったです。食事が終わってから山頂へ車で向かいました。テレビでは見たことがあったけれど、山頂に着いたときは、宇宙のどこかの星へ来たような感じがしました。富士山より高いところに車で来ることも感動しました。車を降りて写真撮影をしていると、何かふらふらしてしまい、ガイドの今野さんが言っていた、酸素が薄くなっているんだなと思いました。雲が多くて、サンセットは見れませんでした。星も月の明かりや雲で、良く見えませんでした。がっかりしていると、スタッフの皆さんが星座の話をたくさんしてくれて、私たちを盛り上げてくれました。少しずつ星も見えてきて、楽しかったです。帰りのスーパーで今野さんが一生懸命、外人の人に英語で話していました。あまり上手ではなかったけれど、私も4月から中学生になるので、英語が話せるようなって、またマウナケアの山頂にサンセットと満点の星を見にきたいと思いました。今野お兄ちゃん、たくさんお話を聞かせてくれてありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/23 |
Reviewed by: zenhappy
It was very good. We used the shuttle from Aulani on February 27 with four children and three adults. We had a lot of fun. I recommend it. There were events on the boat, such as hula dance and ukulele workshops, which were enjoyable. It was unfortunate that the hula dance instructor felt sick from seasickness. However, the boat didn't sway as much as I expected. I think the lunch was reasonably priced.
Perhaps it was the right season, as we were able to see whales multiple times. Also, it was great to see Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean perspective, as I had never seen them that way before.
In any case, the children were happy, and I highly recommend it!
とても良かったです.アウラニからの送迎で,子供4人大人3人で2月27日に利用させていただきました.とても楽しかったです.お薦めです.舟の中では,フラダンスやウクレレの講習会などのイベントがあり,楽しませていただきました.フラダンスの先生が船酔いで具合悪かったのが,残念でした.とは行っても,舟は思ったほど揺れてませんでした.お昼の食事は,値段相応かと思います.
時季が良かったのでしょうか,クジラを何度も見られました.また,ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドを海からの角度から見たことがなかったので,これもまた良かったです.
とにかく,子供も喜んでいましたし,お薦めです!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/01 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ
At the star observation point, two other cars joined us, and we shared two telescopes to look at the stars. One of the other cars had a loud, boisterous guide from the Kansai region, who seemed to have an air of superiority over the other guides and guests, which was quite unpleasant. His loud attitude, wanting to draw attention to himself, was laughable. However, I think it was a valuable experience to be able to go to the summit of Mauna Kea. Next time, I would like to see the Milky Way and a starry sky without any noise. By the way, our guide (Mr. Kono) was kind and shared a lot about life in Hawaii during the ride back. Thank you very much.
星を観察する地点では、他の車2台も合流して2台の望遠鏡を共同で使用して星をみました。他の車には関西弁の大柄なうるさいガイドがいて、なんか他のガイドさんやお客さんに対して威張った感じが伝わり不愉快でした。本当に大声で自分に注意を向けたい態度が失笑ものでした。でも、まあ、マウナケア山頂に行けたのは貴重な体験だったと思います。次は天の川やふるような星空を騒音のない状態でみたいです。ちなみに私たちの車のガイドさん(こんのさん)は親切で、帰りの車の中ではハワイ生活などたくさん教えてくださいました。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/23 |
Reviewed by: ゆみ0202
The morning started off with a leisurely pickup, and the bus was comfortable. The boat was very clean, making it enjoyable for families, couples, and friends alike!
I had heard in a post that we might only see small whales, so I honestly approached it with a cruising mindset, but we were fortunate enough to see mother and baby whales jumping one after another!
The lunch was delicious, and the afternoon workshops, including ukulele, hula, and lei-making, were fun and enjoyed by everyone.
At the end, they asked if there were any birthday celebrants or newlyweds, and when the honeymooners gathered in front, they sang Hawaiian songs with a guitar, creating a wonderful time for everyone to celebrate.
I highly recommend it!
朝もゆっくりピックアップで、バスも快適。
船もとてもきれいで、家族、カップル、友達同士どんな旅行でも
楽しめる内容でした!
投稿で『小さい鯨の姿が見える程度』と聞いていたので、正直
クルージング感覚で行きましたが、鯨の親子が次々にジャンプ!
とても恵まれていました。
ランチも美味しいし、午後のワークショップもウクレレ、フラ、レイ作りと
楽しく皆満喫していました。
最後には誕生日の方か新婚さんはいますかー?前に出てーっと言われて、
ハネムーナーが前に集まると、ギターでハワイアンソングを歌ってくれて、
みんなで祝福する素敵な時間となりました。
本当におすすめですよー
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are glad you were able to encounter an active mother and baby whale!
It seems you also enjoyed the lunch and cultural lessons, which makes us very happy.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
アクティブな鯨の親子に遭遇できて良かったですね!
ランチやカルチャーレッスンもお楽しみいただけた様で私共も大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | 家族割引キャンペーン!ゆったり午後プラン (昼食付き) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/18 |
Reviewed by: シャガール
Climbing Mount Fuji is hard, but since you can drive to a mountain over 4,000 meters, my parents in their 70s who joined me were also moved, saying, "I can't believe we can climb such a high mountain at this age." The guide was kind and careful while driving to avoid altitude sickness.
On the way to the summit, encountering wildlife and stargazing was breathtaking; I don't think I've ever seen so many beautiful stars, and my heart was filled with the richness of nature. I was also impressed by the guide's knowledge as they explained the constellations clearly using a laser pointer. I believe this is a tour that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
富士山に登るのはハードだけど、4000メートル級の山に車で行けるので一緒に参加した70代の両親も「この歳でこんな高い山に登れるなんて」と、感動してました。高山病にならないよう、気を遣いながら運転してたガイドさんも親切で良かったです。
山頂までの道中で、野生動物に遇ったり、星空観測は、こんなにたくさんの星を見たことないと思うくらい綺麗で、自然の豊かさに心が満たされました。
レーザーポインターを使いながらわかりやすく星座の説明をしてくれたガイドさんの知識も感動。子供から大人まで楽しめるツアーだと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/26 |
Reviewed by: kaede
I used this service for my honeymoon. We stayed at Hapuna Beach Prince and had a pick-up at 15:15, which was almost on time. On the way, we stopped to take pictures with horses and lava, and enjoyed explanations about the flowers.
When we arrived at the Onizuka Center, we were lent warm clothing and had our lunch. I was excited, thinking, "Now, we’re finally heading to the top of Mauna Kea..." but when I looked at the road, I saw the sign saying "ROAD CLOSED."
It was a major event of the trip, so I couldn't accept the reality. The tour guide tried hard, but the road never opened. We climbed a hill near the Onizuka Center to watch the sunset (which was beautiful in its own right) and saw some stars in the parking lot, but unfortunately, the clouds obscured much of the view.
On the way back to town, the clouds cleared a bit, so the guide stopped the car for us to see the stars, and we were able to enjoy a stunning starry sky. We also took pictures with the stars, which we can receive online later. On the way back, we stopped by a supermarket.
Although this time ended up being disappointing, the guide was pleasant and worked hard, and the weather is no one's fault, so I would like to try again next time.
ハネムーンで利用しました。
ハプナビーチプリンス宿泊で15:15ピックアップ。ほぼ時間通りでした。
行く途中、馬や溶岩などと写真を撮るために寄ってくれたり、お花の説明など楽しめました。
オニズカセンターまで到着し、防寒着を貸してもらい、お弁当を食べ、
さあ、これからいよいよ・・・
と思って、マウナケア頂上に向かう道を見ると、「ROAD CLOSED」の文字。
旅の一大イベントだったので、現実を受け入れられませんでした。
ツアーガイドさんも粘ってくれましたが、道が開くことは無く。
オニズカセンター近くの丘に登ってサンセット見て(これはこれで綺麗でした)
駐車場で星を見せてもらいましたが、あいにくの雲であまり見れませんでした。
町への帰り道、途中で雲が切れたので星を見る為に車を停めてくれて、満点の星空が見れました。星空との写真も撮影してくれ、後日ネットから受け取れます。
帰りにはスーパーに寄ってもらいました。
今回は、残念な結果になってしまいましたが、ガイドさんは感じよく、一生懸命働いてくれましたし、天候ばっかりは誰のせいでもないので、また次回リベンジしたいと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/12 |
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I apologize for the delayed response. Since then, we have introduced two double-decker buses for the Pink Line to the Ala Moana Shopping Center. The Red Line is also operating with two double-decker buses. The double-decker trolley buses have been well received by customers, allowing them to enjoy the scenery from a new perspective. Additionally, we have started the Blue Line for the East Coast Panorama Coastline Tour to Sea Life Park since June. We will continue to make efforts to enhance the Waikiki Trolley, so please be sure to use our services the next time you visit Hawaii. Thank you for your feedback.
お返事が大変遅くなり申しわけありません。その後、アラモアナ・ショッピング・センター行きのピンクラインには2階建てバスを2台導入いたしました。レッドラインも2階建てバス2台で周遊しております。2階建てトロリーバスはお客様に新しい目線で景色を楽しんでいただき好評です。シーライフパークまで東海岸パノラマ・コーストライン・ツアーのブルーラインも6月から開始しております。今後もワイキキトロリーを充実させる努力を重ねますので、どうぞ次回にハワイにお出かけになる際にも是非ご利用ください。ご意見ありがとうございました。