Reviewed by: mumu
This was my second time participating in this tour after seven years. Last time I saw the summer constellations, and this time I was able to see the winter constellations. The stars I viewed through the telescope were very beautiful, and since the stars and scenery are different each time, I think I could repeat it many times without getting bored. The guide, Yamachan, was also interesting, and I have been recommending this tour to my friends and family. I definitely want to participate again!
今回このツアーに参加するのは7年ぶりの2回目でした。
前回は夏の星座、今回は冬の星座が見れました。
望遠鏡を通して見た星もとてもきれいで、毎回見れる星や景色も違うので、何度リピートしても飽きないと思います。
ガイドの山ちゃんの話もおもしろく、友人や家族にもこのツアーを勧めています。
是非また参加したいです!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
enjoyed our explorer tour of the missiouri - tour guide Dom was amazing! Her inside knowledge was incredible! We were a little confused as to the inclusion or not of the general audio tour as well, as there was alot of things not covered on the explorers tour. Also were not aware of the proximity of the bowfin, museums... and did not have enough time to do all we would have liked at Pearl Harbour. Also, transportation would've been nice as the bus made us late for our tour even though we allowed 1 and 1/2 hours.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
enjoyed tour and inside info, amazed at the knowledge level of our tour guide Higgins - he really made it an educational and fun experience.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/23 |
Reviewed by: FernRose
Brother Oscar was great. Informative and entertaining. A great tour for all. Well recommended.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/22 |
Reviewed by: LAS VEGAS FAMILY
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE WATCHING WHALES WHILE HAVING LUNCH. HAD A GREAT TIME!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
It was a relaxing and enjoyable trip down the river to the Fern Grotto. The staff was fun and we enjoyed learning to Hula. It was a good value!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Pat Vannoy Family
Your tour guide was Ron. He was the best tour guide anyone would want. He was very knowledgeable and took time to show us everything. Thank you very much. The MO is magnificent.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We were very lucky to see the three whales up-close. One young calf was trying hard to breach with the mother, which was very adorable. The staff was very informative and helpful. I would do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Rolf
Great tour and guide
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Gerald
I took my girl on this 3 star dinner cruise and we had a really great time. She thought watching the sunset out by diamond head was really romantic - bonus points for me! I never ate a whole lobster before and it was awesome. The show was pretty sweet too because it is a small stage and they are really close to you and they have cool costumes. Thanks for a great night!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Doug
Overall, it was a fun experience to be in a submarine. We got to see a pod of dolphins, so that was exciting. It's like scuba diving but you don't get wet. Pretty neat. The pier is a walking distance from downtown Kona, so it was very close to our hotel.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Pearl Harbor-Battleship Missouri Tour. I had randomly chosen this tour as a last-minute activity before we visited Honolulu. It was a wonderful surprise to have a very knowledgeable individual tour guide. The additional spaces we we able to visit on the ship were awesome and it was indeed worth price of admission.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We briefly saw some whales, but did not really get close enough to get any good pictures. Food was okay. The air conditioning was on high and everyone, even the mem on board were complaining about how cold it was. It was cool and windy out on deck, but people were going out to try to warm up. It really distracted from the enjoyment of the cruise.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our first time to the Islands and our first Luau. We were not disappointed. We had a fantastic time and loved the entertainment. The host was great and very informative of the Hawiian and Polynesian cultures. We loved the costumes and how the dancers interacted with the guest. We upgraded our tickets and ended up sitting in the very front row. WoW! We could not have had a better time.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Kie
Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wanted to have at least one dinner that truly felt like Hawaii, so I participated in this show. There was a bit of a wait from check-in to entry, but once we were shown to our seats, there were various activities prepared one after another, and I was able to enjoy myself to the fullest without getting bored. Next to us was a group of grandparents in their mid-80s who were college friends, and we had a great time chatting with them. The food was a spread of local Hawaiian dishes, and what I thought would be just a little bit ended up filling my plate completely, leaving me quite full. As for the dancing, several young women and men performed dances from various countries, and it was very impressive. It turned out to be a memorable night!
せっかくハワイに来たのだから、1日くらいはハワイを感じるディナーをしたい
なーと思いこのショーに参加しました。
チェックインから入場まではやや時間がありましたが、いったん席に案内され
てからは、次から次にいろんなアクティビィティーが準備されていて飽きるこ
となく思う存分楽しむことができました。私たちのと隣には80代半ばの大学
仲間というおじいちゃんおばあちゃんたちのグループの方たちがいらっしゃり
、いろんなお話をしたりしてとっても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。料
理もハワイのローカルな料理がずらーっと並んでいて少しずつとっていたつも
りがいつの間にかお皿いっぱいになっていておなかいっぱいでした。
ダンスですが若い女性と男性数名がいろんな国のダンスを踊ってくれとても迫
力がありました。
思い出に残るいい夜になりました♪
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/08 |
Reviewed by: YO
The Whale watch cruise aboard the Star of Honolulu was enjoyable. We did see whales from a distance and near the boat. We also saw spinner dolphins at the beginning of the cruise.
The other activities on board besides the whale watching was entertaining. My daughter enjoyed making leis for us and herself.
The lunch that was served was delicious and my boyfriend enjoyed returning to the buffet for a second helping of the salads. My daughter enjoyed the fruits and cookies that were served. The price of drinks were a bit pricey.
I want to thank the staff who helped me cleanup after my daughter when she became seasick on the cruise. They also stopped by our table afterwards and inquired about how she was doing. Thanks for your concern. Thanks also to the passengers who helped me as well with their kleenex and kindness.
I would recommend this cruise to anyone who wants an off island excursion. It shows the island's beauty from a different viewpoint.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Terry
This was our first trip to Hawaii, and we wanted to make sure that we don't miss North Shore, but didn't want to take a typical sightseeing tour on a huge bus with 50 other people. This tour turns out to be a great one with a lot of personal touch. We were able to enjoy a full day on Waimea Bay, just relaxing, snorkeling, swimming, etc. A perfect day on the north shore. We were also able to check out the Haleiwa Town to do some shopping. There are a lot of artists living there to sell their beautiful arts. Highly recommended!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Trisha C
It was the highlight of our Vacation! If anybody is interested in history then you need to go and do the tour ! We loved it!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The cruise was nice and we DID see whales! Not a lot of them, but a few spouts and breaches. Too far to really get any type of photo. The lunch is well worth it - better food than what we had at the Polynesian Center Luau!!! I'd recommend to friends who are on first time visits.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/27 |
Reviewed by: elaine
This was worthwhile. Guide was helpful, informative, friendly. One drawback - necessary time limitations; if you really want to be leisurely about the visit, tour the museum using the audio guide ($5 price, not part of Hawaiiactivities.com), shop the store at your pace, etc., it may be better to drive yourself to the site. If that's not your objective, then this tour is perfect. The tour of Honolulu afterward was very enjoyable, giving bits of history and current news.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/26 |
Reviewed by: JLP - ILLINOIS
COUSIN BOB IS WONDERFUL. HE HAS SO MUCH INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH US. MY HUSBAND AND I ENJOYED THE TOUR.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Cain
We really enjoyed this dinner cruise and would highly recommend it to any couple. We had a lovely Valentine evening.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first time going whale watching. After doing some research, I found that booking through Alan was the cheapest option. We participated in the no-lunch course, and it was the right choice! Although they say it doesn't sway much, it still rocked a bit... If you're prone to seasickness, it's best to take some motion sickness medication in advance. Oh, they also provide motion sickness medication on board. Coffee, tea, and water are free!
The weather was nice on the day of the trip, and the interpreter mentioned, "It's the season, so we see whales every day," so I was hopeful... but no whales appeared, no matter how long we waited. Other guests seemed to be getting restless too. There were hula, ukulele, and lei-making classes offered, but I couldn't bring myself to participate since we hadn't seen any whales yet... (Other guests joined in and seemed to be enjoying it!) Just as we were nearing the return time, we finally saw a mother and calf whale breaching! However... they were far away... We only caught a glimpse of them a few times. I thought, "Is this really it?" But, since they are wild animals and there are regulations against getting within 100 meters, it can't be helped. My expectations were too high. Still, even from a distance, watching the mother and calf whales swimming leisurely made me feel quite happy!
I recommend bringing a light long-sleeve shirt when boarding. It can get quite cold on the water due to the strong wind.
初ホールウォッチングでした。いろいろ調べた結果、アランちゃんから申し込むのが一番安かったです。私達は昼なしコースで参加しました。そして正解でした!揺れにくい、とは言ってもやっぱり揺れました・・・。船に弱い方は、あらかじめ酔い止めを飲んでおいたほうが良いでしょう。あ、船内でも酔い止めをくれますよ。コーヒー、紅茶、水は無料です♪
当日は天気もよく、通訳の方が「今はシーズンなので毎日鯨を見れてます」と仰っていたので期待していたのですが。。。待てど暮らせど鯨現れず。。。ほかのお客さん達も時間を持て余しているようでした。フラ、ウクレレ、レイ教室も催されていましたが、まだ鯨を見れてないのに・・・と私は参加する気持ちになれませんでした。(ほかのお客さん達は参加していました。楽しんでいましたよ!)そして、もう帰港時間間際・・・というところでやっと親子鯨のブリーチングを見れました!ただ・・・遠い・・・。ぷしゅーっていうのと、背中チラリが何回か見れただけ。あれ?これで終わりなの?と思ってしまいました。でも、野生ですし、100M以内近づいたらいけない規制があるようで、仕方がないですね。期待が大きすぎました。でも、遠くでしたが、ゆったり泳いでいる親子くじらを見て、なんだか幸せ気分になれました♪
乗船するときは、薄手の長袖を持っていかれたほうがいいと思います。海の上って風が強く結構寒いです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Rena Adkins
My father fought in WWII in Italy, my brother was stationed off the coast of Vietnam for two tours, and my son is now serving in Iraq. To say the least the tour of the USS Missouri and the viewing of Pearl Harbor was emotional...just thinking about all who fought for our freedom and all who gave their life. Thank you for preserving history.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Melissa Barnes
Great whale watching tour. We seen 14 whales. It was awesome.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Melissa Barnes
This is a great tour. Our tour guide, Art, was wonderful. I only wish we had done this 1st. He gave us lots of useful info that would have been nice to know when we 1st got to the island. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Art, he is truly a great guide & knows his stuff. We had a GREAT time. Thanks alot!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/22 |
Reviewed by: sandi sagrera
Guides were good, except folks were concerned with Damien's issues (Kauai) and extra long fingernails that were disgusting
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/22 |
Reviewed by: The Nicholas'
As first-timers to the Fern Grotto, my husband and I had a great time!The boat ride, hula instruction, music, and entertainment were typically Hawaiian, which is just what we wanted to experience! We took the 3:30 Fern Grotto trip so we could follow it up with the Smith's Family Luau (in the same location). The Luau cuisine was great followed by a spectacular music production professionally presented providing us with a greater understanding of the traditions and heritage of the Polynesian culture. WHAT A SHOW! We recommend BOTH of these for your family and friends. You will not be disappointed!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/19 |
Reviewed by: honeymoon in hawaii
highly reccomend this dinner cruise to anyone who wants to have a great romantic night with the one you love. the staff is amazing and the food was just so delicious. i have been on many dinner cruises and the 5star was by far the best one i have ever been on. you can tell that the staff and the chefs take a lot of time and care to make sure that you have a great evening. worth every penny!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Parents and Daughter
The tour guide was exceptionally well researched and provided outstanding commentary and audio visual presentations. The guide put a personal flavor with little known facts and trivia tid-bits leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Highly recommended to military and civilians. Thanks Olav!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/16 |
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