Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
That was great time for my family.
And the driver(guide) was very kind.
Thank you.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great trip/tour. Tour guide was great, friendly, on time, and informative.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We went on the sunset dinner cruise in June 2007 and had a great time! All of the staff was wonderful and very friendly. The dinner was good- nice portions ( we did NOT go home hungry), and the music and show was a blast! The top deck was perfect for taking sunset pictures of Diamond Head. We did the couple's plan and recommend it to any couple deciding on this package. This ended up being a really fun night for the both of us and would highly recommend it to anyone going to Oahu!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Jack Caldwell
The Arizona and Honolulu tour was very well done. We arrived at the Arizona Memorial early and our guide was very well versed in the happenings. Honolulu tour was quick but infomative.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Joe & Rebecca Rock
Of all our activities this was the best...and very knowledgeable staff
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Patsy Howell
I didn't attend this one myself, but my husband and his friend
went together. We girls didn't want to be gone that long, but
the guys enjoyed it immensely.
It goes without saying - that type tour is very touching and
extremely informative. It's great for history buffs. Reminds us
just how quickly something like that can happen to our country.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Patsy Howell
We were picked up on schedule, the bus driver was excellent -
very informative - even telling us not to jay walk because
Honolulu accessed a $92 fine for doing so.
We had an excellent narration the entire time we were on the
bus and, it goes without saying, the Memorial is well worth
going to see. Very touching.
He returned us to our point of origin as scheduled.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a wonderful time! The food was amazing and the experience was very fun. The staff was very friendly. I would definitely go back!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Mary
A very relaxing ride. The entertainment was a lot of fun. The Grotto was very beautiful.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/06 |
Reviewed by: jim hyde
Wonderful trip, class act, very good value.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/06 |
Reviewed by: ヨネヤマダ
The journey along Saddle Road is long and takes you on some rough roads. I appreciated the several photo stops along the way. We took a break at Onizuka, enjoying a bento and miso soup. At this point, the sun was quite bright, and sunglasses were necessary. As we drove further up the mountain, we could see the observatory sparkling in the sunset. We took photos and borrowed long coats to observe the sunset at the summit. The wind was strong and it was really cold, but it was definitely worth it. Even the photos taken with my cellphone were beautiful. You could see the colors of the sky changing rapidly. We brought sunglasses, but regretted not bringing gloves. It’s better to have both gloves and sunglasses. In the evening, we did some stargazing a little further down the mountain. They taught us about the stars while sharing interesting stories. I was thrilled to see Saturn clearly through the telescope, almost as if it were drawn in a cartoon. We could even see satellites moving. Of course, we also saw several real shooting stars. It was like experiencing the starry sky you see in a planetarium in Japan, and I thought I would like to go see the winter constellations again.
サドルロードの道のりは長く、良くない道を進んでいきます。途中何度か写真ストップをしてくれるのは嬉しいです。オニヅカでお弁当とお味噌汁をいただき休憩。この時点で太陽がかなり眩しくてサングラスが必要です。さらに山を車で上りキラキラと夕日に光る天文台が見えてきます。写真を撮り、ロングコートを借りて山頂でサンセット観察。風が強く本当に寒いですが、見る価値は充分にありました。携帯電話で撮った写真ですら美しい。空の色がどんどん変化していくのがわかります。私たちは、サングラスは持っていったのですが手袋はもって行かなかったのが後悔ポイント。手袋とサングラスはお持ちになったほうが良いですよ。夜は、少し山を下りたところで星空観察。面白いトークも交えつつ星について教えてくれます。望遠鏡で土星が漫画で書いたようにはっきり見えたのには感激。人口衛星が動いているのまで見えます。もちろん本物の流れ星も何個も見ることが出来ました。日本のプラネタリウムで見るような星空を生で体験できます。もう一度、冬の星座を見に行きたいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Arizona Memorial Tour was far more then I expected. I think everyone should visit the memorial at least once, and then again any time their patriotism fades. To see first hand the devastation of the ship and realize that there are hundreds of men entombed there is a real eye opener. Our guide was friendly and informative. I would suggest paying the $5 at the memorial for the audio tour, we didn't, and I feel we missed out on some of the reality. The museum is phenomenal and you really need to take your time through it. It's a great tour, but I would like to have spent more time there.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Helen
Really enjoyed visiting Hana. I heard the way there would be crazy, but it was pretty nice drive up there. The scenic views were the best !
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a very nice trip on the Waimea Canyon and Wailua River tour. We only had one day in Kauai and I think this was the way to do it. We made several stops, the bus was comfortable and the driver very informative. Would definately recommend this tour.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Evan Ayers
This was the best part of our trip. The guides knew a lot about the island, and the area. the ride was so fun, and the views are gorgeous. If you do one thing on kauai, go on this trip. It was a perfect ride for us, and we cant wait to go again.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The boat ride was very relaxing with the great music, and the grotto itself was gorgeous. cant wait to go back and see it again.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Happy Customer
I appreciate your service. It's been a fantastic, pleasurable, and smooth first time experience with your company. I will definitely recommend you to all my friends, family, and co-workers. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/23 |
Reviewed by: HeatherC
This was a nice tour around the island and to Pearl Harbor.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Connie
Had a wonderful time. I did not feel rushed, had time to enjoy all the sights. The guide/bus driver was extremely friendly, informative, and knowledgeable. I will recommend this trip to all my friends.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Debra
This a very moving experience, having a father who was in the armed services during WWII and mother who worked at Hunters Point, San Francisco. I just found out she was on the USS Missouri to deliver papers just prior it leaving San Francisco on its trip to the Midway for the siging of the peace treaty with the Japanese. It is a history lesson for all, adults and children to know in order not to repeat history. The tour guide was excellent, he had a vast knowledge of history of Pearl Harbor, the Arizona and the other ships lost that fateful day. Being form Aeia, he also had avast knowledge of the Hawaiian history as well. Excellent time.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Klein
It was my mom's birthday and we went with the family ! What a great time we had and the food was just fantastic. A lot of the dinner cruises don't seem to put to much thought and effort in the cuisine, but whoever came up with the menu for the Pacific Star obviously knew what they were doing. The nice thing was how relaxing and quiet it was. My sister walked around the boat and noticed how loud the hula show was, and I am glad that we chose the Pacific Star. The guitar player was top-notch and it was a nice not having to yell at each other to hear everyone over the music.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/15 |
Reviewed by: STEPHANIE CRUZ
THIS WAS ONE THE BEST TIMES I HAD WHEN I WAS IN HAWAII. THE FOOD WAS GOOD, THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND THE SUNSET WAS VERY BEAUTIFUL. I WAS WORRIED THAT THE BOAT WOULD BE ROCKY BUT IT WAS SMOOTH SAILING AND THE UPPER DECK IS A GREAT PLACE TO SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH YOUR HUNNY!
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Bill Claypool
This was probably one the best hi-lights of our trip.It was a very pleasant surprise,as we had no idea what to expect.The only thing wrong was that the sun didn't co-operate for us .But all in all it was a very pleasant experience.I will do this again if we ever make it back there.
Thanks,
Bill Claypool
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The final event of our week-long trip to the Big Island was the "Mauna Kea Summit and Stargazing Tour." We joined the tour from Waimea and headed straight to the summit, but along the way, we were treated to a rainbow and the vast sight of Mauna Loa, making the journey absolutely captivating. Having seen plenty of lava up close at Kilauea, the scenery here felt expansive and majestic.
After a short break at the visitor center, we finally reached the summit. It took us about 20 minutes to climb to the top. The wind was incredibly strong and freezing, but the view from up there was beyond words (please see the photos).
Additionally, the starlit sky and shooting stars we saw from a spot just below the summit after sunset are unforgettable.
1週間のハワイ島旅行の最後を締めるイベントが「マウナケア山頂と星空ツアー」でした。
ワイメアからツアーに合流し、一路山頂に向かいましたが、途中虹が見れたり、マウナロアの広大な姿を眺めることができたりして道中もまったく飽きることがありません。キラウエアで散々と溶岩を間近に見てきましたが、ここでの景色は拡がりがあって雄大さを感じました。
ビジターセンターで小休止した後は、お待ちかねの山頂です。私たちは、約20分くらいかけて山頂まで登りました。風がとても強く凍えるほどでしたが、そこから見た景色は言葉に表わせないほどのものでした(写真をごらんください)。
また、日が落ちて、山頂からすこし下りた場所から見た星空、流れ星は、忘れることができません。
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/13 |
Reviewed by: celektra
a friend of mine who went to hawaii last spring break told me about the pacific star and i am so glad that she did. the food is sooooo good and it is awesome being in the private lounge since i went around the boat and saw the other decks and they were totally crowded. we had our own private restroom and even a nice little deck area too. and only $5 for martinis! can't go wrong!
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We were not lucky enough to spot a whale on our first attempt, although we were graced with the company of a large pod of Spinner Dolphins swimming very close to the ship.
Two days later, having taken advantage of the free raincheck ticket, we saw four adult Humpback Whales and a calf. There are no words to adequately describe the experience - just go and do it. The Star of Honolulu is crewed by very knowledgeable staff and the onboard facilities and entertainmen are first-rate.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Breetala
I often come to Hawaii and have been on pretty much every dinner cruise on almost every island. The Star of Honolulu is a vessel that I often frequent when I am here in the islands since it has always provided my husband and I with a wonderful evening. The Pacific Star has become our new favorite with its initimate lounge setting, quiet atmosphere, delicious Pacific Rim cuisine and a chocolate fondue-like dessert that is to tasty for words. I personally do not like the loud and rowdy hula shows, so the Pacific Star is definitely my cruise of choice!
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Dango-Dango
My friends and I have experienced the beautiful Star of Honolulu dinner cruise and it was the most memorable event ever. To begin the night was a graceful performance of the hula performers who greeted us aboard. We enjoyed songs of a live band and our favorite cocktails as we were seated to our table. The interior of the boat was elegantly decorated with special lighting and table settings, perfect for setting the mood of any occasion. As the large boat cruised smoothly through the waters of Oahu, my friends and I were able to capture beautiful photos together on the observation deck. With the sea surrounding us, we watched the beautiful sunset. Our dinner was immediately brought to our table with excellent service. We had an excellent steak and all you can eat crab dinner course. Throughout the rest of our tour, we watched an entertaining act of Polynesian dancers of different cultures, like Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, and Tongan performances done by professionals with great aloha sp
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Raychal Lee
I took my kids on the Star of Honolulu Hawaiian Cultural Cruise and we had a great time together and we were greeted with the warmest of Aloha. We were served our drinks as the boat departed and then the different activities began. My kids and I enjoyed making flower leis as we watched the other visitors learn how to dance the Hula. On the other end, there were ukulele lessons going on and behind us was a session of coconut leaf weaving. The crew members gathered us all together and we all went out on the deck to feed all these fishes that were swimming in large clumps near the boat.
Later, my kids and I were assisted by a very helpful server with our food at the buffet line. After we ate lunch, we enjoyed the beautiful panoramic scenery from the top deck of the Star and laid back on the lounge chairs enjoying the warmth of the sun. It was a great day and my kids loved it.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/10 |
Reviewed by: koukou
This was my first time participating, and I was truly satisfied! The smoothness from application to participation was great, but the sunset from Haleakalā was beyond words... I was reminded that the Earth is round and that it is so beautiful.
This time, I participated with my 7-year-old child and my husband. My child seemed a bit tired and was in a bad mood, but later I heard that they secretly felt very moved and definitely want to go again! When we looked at the stars through the telescope, they were excited to see Saturn's rings, which sparked their interest in astronomy.
My husband, who usually doesn't praise people much, was surprisingly full of compliments for Yamapi during this trip. The homemade bento we had on the bus from Yamapi was also very warm and delicious!
Personally, I really liked the atmosphere of the shop we stopped by along the way; it had a great energy.
Haleakalā... It became a tour that I definitely want to experience again as it is such a sacred place.
今回初めての参加でしたが、
本当に大満足でした!!
申し込みから参加までのスムーズさももちろんですが、
ハレアカラからのサンセットは言葉で言い尽くせないほどの感動。。。
地球は丸いんだ。。地球はこんなにも美しいんだ。。。
と再確認しました。
今回は7歳の子どもとパパと3人での参加でしたが、
子どもはお疲れ気味だったのかちょっと機嫌が悪かったのですが
後で聞くと、また絶対行きたい!!!
と、密かにとても感動していたようでした。
天体望遠鏡で星を見たとき、土星の輪っか迄見えて天体に興味を盛ったようです。
普段は人をそんなに褒めることが無いパパですが、
今回の旅行ではヤマピーさんのことも大絶賛で以外でした。
バスの中で食べたヤマピーさんお手製のお弁当もとても
暖かく、美味しかったです♪
私的には途中で立ち寄ったクラのお店がとても雰囲気があって
とても好きなエネルギーの場所でした。
ハレアカラ。。。
とても神聖な場所で是非もう一度行きたいツアーになりました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/07 |
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Thank you for participating, KOUKOU!
There aren't many places where you can drive up to 3,000 meters, enjoy the sunset with your child, and make it a day trip. The real sparkle of the stars I saw as a child surely remains somewhere in my heart.
Also, the men will end up visiting a telescope shop after returning home, right? (laughs)
Let's meet again under the starry sky in Maui!
KOUKOUさんご参加有難うございました!
3000メートルまで車で行けて夕日を親子で楽しめて日帰り出来る所はあまり無いですよね、、。子供の頃に見た本物の星の輝きはきっと心のどこかに残ります。
それと男性軍は帰国後望遠鏡ショップに足を運ぶ事になるのですね。笑
またマウイで満天の星の下で再会しましょうね!