Hawaii
The weather on the day wasn't very good, and I went to the summit with a hopeful heart, but I was able to see the sunset sinking fantastically amidst the snowy landscape. The guide searched for a spot where we could see the stars, and even with many clouds, we were able to see a lot of constellations. It was really great that the guide worked so hard. Thank you very much.
当日は天気があまり良くなく、祈る気持ちで山頂に行きましたが、雪景色の中、夕日が幻想的に沈んでいくのを見ることができました。
星が見えるスポットをガイドさんが探して下さり、雲が多い中でもたくさんの星座を見る事ができました。
ガイドさんが一生懸命に頑張ってくださったのがとても良かったです。
ありがとうございました。
The summit is cold on my feet. I wished I had disposable heat packs to put inside my shoes.
山頂は足元が寒いです。靴の中に入れる使い捨てカイロがあれば良かったと思いました。
At first, I was worried about whether we would be able to enjoy stargazing due to the cloudy sky, but as the second half of the tour progressed, the clouds cleared up, and I was thrilled to be able to see the sunset, the Subaru Telescope surrounded by a sea of clouds, and the starry sky. The guide was also very attentive, providing explanations about the stars and the itinerary in Japanese, which made the experience comfortable! I definitely think this is a tour I would highly recommend to everyone!
当初は曇り空で星空鑑賞ができるか不安でしたが、後半から晴れ間が出てきて、日の入りや雲海に広がるすばる望遠鏡、星空を鑑賞できて感激でした。ガイドさんも丁寧に日本語で星空や行程を案内していただいて快適でした!皆さんに是非おすすめしたいツアーだと思います!
I think it would be more comfortable to prepare warm clothing such as Heattech and tights.
注意点はヒートテックやタイツなどの防寒具を用意しておくとより快適に過ごせると思います。
As we ascended to the summit, the clouds increased, and as a result, we couldn't see the sunset... During the stargazing, it was too cold, and we couldn't see any stars, which was disappointing. It was just a tour where we had sandwiches and cocoa at the summit. The outcome didn't quite match the price we paid...
山頂に行くにつれて雲が増え、結果夕日も見れず…
星空鑑賞では寒い中全く星も見れず残念な結果。
ただ山頂でサンドイッチ&ココアを頂いただけのツアーでした。
金額とは少し見合わない結果です。。。
It seems that it depends on the weather forecast, but it looks like it can't be seen all year round. I guess I have no choice but to go during the best season...
天気予報次第ですが、一年中見れる訳では無い模様。
ベストシーズンに行くしかないのかな…
First off the driver, Matthew was great, I couldn't find the pick up spot and he called me and got me there. My fault, I get lost crossing the street. It was rainy, but the place was packed for the 6:15 am trip. 2vhours is more than enough to hike to the top and take pictures along the way. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
If you do not want to drive this tour is perfect for some time to explore the gorgeous Haleiwa!
Lots to see and taste, really good evening of Hawaiian culture!
For a hotel luau they sure put on a show, very talented group!
Mahalo for your wonderful feedback and thank you for making Island Breeze Luau a part of your vacation!
Our favorite way to end of trip in Hawaii is at Mauka Luau, I love the new location!
Wonderful guide (forgot his name!) a great day around island for not wanting to driveit!
Perfect timing of the tour, and a great way to get to stargaze on Hawaii
Short and sweet while you get a preset ticket to Arizona which is awesome.
Convenient, and the driver was a good chat on the island.
Really wonderful to upgrade to this awesome dinner schedule
A great day filled with so many awesome local spots and businesses!
Not only do you get a great show you get a great laugh throughout - perfect balance!
The dancers and team are so talented, what an amazing show they pull off!
The main grounds of the park have so many different areas to check out, the day is certainly filled with information of all that happened that day!
My kids loved all the pre-show fun they have included, and the food was actually pretty stinking good!
Sunset views from the deck were absolutely stunning, and the buffet had a great variety of delish foods!
Overall a fun night out with great food, beautiful scenery, and an unforgettable show.
This tour was awesome - the waterfall is breathtaking and I loved being able to take my time, enjoy the scenery, and snap great photos along the way
Wonderful evening!
Delicious dinner, polite efficient staff
There are tours available at 7:30 or 11:00, and we participated in the 7:30 tour. The 11:00 departure is more popular. The reason for its popularity is that local shops open after 10:00. However, if you go at 7:30, many shops are still closed, but there are fewer people, making it comfortable to explore. If you enjoy leisurely visiting shops, I recommend this option.
7時半もしくは11時のツアーがあり、自分たちは7時半に参加しました。
11時出発のほうが人気です。
人気の理由は、現地のお店が10時過ぎからオープンするためです。
ただ、7時半に行く場合は、開店前のお店が多いですが、その分人も少なく
散策が快適でした。
のんびりしつつお店を巡るのが好きな方はおすすめです。
If you're planning to arrive at 7:30, you'll get to the location before 9:00, so I think it's best to carefully adjust the schedule for the places you want to visit.
7時半の場合は、現地に着くのが9時前になるため、行きたい場所のスケジュール調整は念入りにしたほうが良いと思います。
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the view from off the coast of Waikiki was amazing. On the way back to the harbor, a pod of dolphins approached the boat and entertained us. If you're traveling during that season, they give you a ticket to board again, so I think it's a good idea to make a reservation for an early travel date.
残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたがワイキキ沖から眺める景色は最高です。帰港途中にドルフィンの群れが船に近づいて楽しませてくれました。
そのシーズン中ならもう一度乗船出来るチケットをくれるので渡航日程の早い日に予約されると良いと思います。
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. Unfortunately, we were unable to see any whales this time, but we are very pleased that you enjoyed the morning cruise and the pod of dolphins. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。残念ながらクジラは今回見れませんでしたが朝のクルーズとイルカの群れの生態を楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
We were very impressed with how fun the river cruise and nature trail to the Fern Grotto
Must do for trips to Kauai
The sunset and starry sky were amazing, and the scenery became one of my best memories of the Big Island of Hawaii! Also, Shoutaro's guidance was wonderful and kind, making me feel very comfortable from start to finish. Thank you very much. I would like to join the sunrise tour next time!
サンセット、星空は最高で、景色は素晴らしくハワイ島の最高の思い出になりました!そして、しょうたろうさんのガイドが素晴らしく親切で、はじめから終わりまでとても安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました。またいつか、次はサンライズツアーに参加したいです。
The down jacket, pants, and gloves that they lend are clean, so I feel安心 (at ease)!
貸してくれるダウンジャケット、パンツ、手袋も綺麗なので、安心です!
I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour at the summit of Mauna Kea. The view of the observatory and the sunset from the snow-covered summit was truly magnificent, and I couldn't help but gasp in awe. The sky conditions were excellent, allowing us to see not only the winter constellations but also the winter Milky Way clearly, and I was genuinely amazed by the sheer number of stars filling the sky.
The guide communicated diligently while incorporating some Japanese, and I appreciated their warm attitude. They provided regular announcements for restroom breaks and checked on our well-being, showing great attention to detail, which made the overall hospitality outstanding.
It gets quite cold at the summit, so I was glad I brought disposable hand warmers. The flow of the tour and the items to bring were as explained in the pre-tour information, which made me feel secure about participating. I highly recommend this tour.
マウナケア山頂の夕陽&星空観測ツアーに参加しました。
雪が残る山頂から眺める天文台と夕日の景色が本当に素晴らしく、思わず息をのみました。空の状態も良く冬の星座はもちろん、冬の天の川までくっきりと見え、空一面の星の数に心から驚かされました。
ガイドさんは日本語をまじえながら一生懸命コミュニケーションを取ってくれ、その姿勢がとても温かく嬉しかったです。定期的なトイレ休憩の案内や体調確認など、細やかな気遣いが行き届いており、全体を通してホスピタリティは抜群だと感じました。
山頂はかなり冷え込むので、使い捨てカイロを持参して良かったです。ツアーの流れや持ち物などは事前案内の説明どおりで、安心して参加できました。このツアーはおすすめします。
Gloves and a lightweight down jacket are convenient to have.
手袋、薄手のダウンジャケットはあると便利
This time, I took my family on a stargazing tour. The weather was bad with strong winds predicted, but we were able to have the tour safely, which was a relief. You can see a night sky here that you absolutely cannot experience in Japan. There are so many stars that it's hard to identify the constellations. I highly recommend this experience.
The meals were also tastier than before.
Points of concern:
It seemed like the duration of the stargazing experience was shorter than last time. I wish we had a bit more time. Did the location for the experience change to a slightly lower spot?
今回は家族を連れての星空ツアーでした。下の天気が悪く、強風の予測でしたが無事ツアーができホットしています。日本では絶対に体験できない星空を見ることができます。星が多すぎて星座が確認できません。ぜひ体験してください。
食事も以前よりおいしくなっていました。
気になった点
前回の星空体験より時間が短くなったように思えます。もう少し時間が有ったら良かったとおもいます。体験する場所も少し低くなったのですか?
This time, I downloaded Star Walk 2. I recommend it for those participating in the English tour.
今回はStar Walk2をダウンロードしていきました。英語ツアーに参加される方にお勧めします。
I felt at ease driving while being guided. The detailed explanations about the Dole Plantation and North Shore made for a very enjoyable day!
ガイドしながら運転も安心できました。Doleプランテーションやノースショアも詳しく説明してくれてとても楽しい一日になりました!
Not only with Japanese people but also with people from various countries, I experienced a sense of being abroad as they skillfully used both English and Japanese.
日本人だけでなく色々な国の人たちと一緒になり、英語と日本語を巧みに使ってくれて海外にいる感じを味わいました。
Thank you very much for participating in our Royal Star bus tour with your spouse. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the North Shore and the Dole Plantation. It's great that you were able to make friends with customers from other countries as well. We also appreciate your very positive review. We look forward to seeing you again in Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のロイヤルスターのバスツアーにご夫婦で参加して頂き誠にありがとうございました。ノースショアそして、ドールプランテーションも楽しんで頂いたようで大変嬉しく思っております。他の国のお客様とも仲良くなれて良かったですね。大変ポジティブな口コミも有難う御座います。次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
This time, I went to Dole and Haleiwa for the first time. Since I didn't have a rental car, I signed up for a tour with Japanese language support.
Our driver, Cindy, first took us to take pictures at the King Kamehameha statue and provided various explanations. Next, we rode the train at Dole, which ran comfortably through the plantation. The pineapple soft serve was exquisite. Finally, we went to Haleiwa. When I told the driver that I wanted to eat garlic shrimp, she kindly guided us to a restaurant and even ordered for us since we couldn't speak English. It was such a relief, and we were able to fully enjoy and have fun. After eating, we enjoyed shopping and looking at the beautiful ocean, which was a lot of fun.
Next time, I would like to take a bit more time to enjoy it. Thank you very much.
As souvenirs, I also received pineapple banana cake, water, and mint candies.
今回、初めてドールとハレイワに行きました。レンタカーがないので、日本語サポート付きのツアーで申し込みしました。
Cindyさんというドライバーの方で、まずカメハメハ像で写真を撮って頂き、色々説明もしてくれました。次にドールで汽車にのりプランステーションの中を気持ちよく走りました。パイナップルソフトクリームが絶品でした。最後は、ハレイワに行きました。ガーリックシュリンプを食べたいとドライバーさんに伝えるとお店を案内してくれて、英語が話せない私達に代わり注文をしてくれたり、とても親切だったので本当に安心して堪能して、楽しむ事が出来ました。食べた後は、ショッピングしたり綺麗な海をみたり楽しかったです。
次回は、もう少し時間をかけて楽しみたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
お土産に、パイナップルバナナケーキやお水やミントの飴も頂きました。
If you don't speak English, I recommend opting for Japanese support. Also, for those visiting Haleiwa for the first time, it's advisable to go early to avoid the crowds and be able to return comfortab
英語が話せない方は、日本語サポート付きをお勧めします。あと、初めてハレイワの方面に行く方は、早い時間の方が混む前に行く事が出来、帰ってくる事が出来るのでおすすめです。
Thank you very much for participating in our Royal Star bus tour with your family. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the North Shore and Dole Plantation with the support of our Japanese-speaking staff. The soft serve ice cream at Dole Plantation is truly delicious, isn't it? We also appreciate your positive review and the photos. We look forward to seeing you again in Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のロイヤルスターのバスツアーにご家族で参加して頂き誠にありがとうございました。日本語のサポートにてノースショアそして、ドールプランテーションも楽しんで頂いたようで大変嬉しく思っております。ドールプランテーションでのソフトクリーム本当に美味しいですよね。ポジティブな口コミとお写真も有難う御座います。次回もハワイでお待ちしております。