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Hawaii
The young lady who met us at the airport was so very pleasant. I would have preferred to order a real flower lei but wanted something to keep as a remembrance of the experience so I opted for the silk lei. It was a great start to our visit to Hawaii. I loved every minute of it.
thought that the imax theater, while beautiful in technique, was political in nature and not needed. that was the only downside to our adventure.
This was very nice gesture, proved a pleasant surprise for my better half.
This was a very enjoyable experience, staff on board were very accomodating.
We went on our honeymoon. I thought it was wonderful that we could see fireworks from the ship, so I made a reservation. However, we were very hungry as soon as we got on the ship and started eating a lot of spring rolls, and about 15 minutes after departure, my husband started to feel seasick... What was supposed to be a lovely fireworks cruise turned into me taking care of him as he felt unwell and cold. For those who are going, I recommend bringing seasickness medication and a jacket! With those, I believe it will definitely become a wonderful memory.
新婚旅行でいっていきました。船の上から花火が見れるなんてとっても素敵だと思い予約しました。
ところがお腹がとてもすいていた私たちは、船に乗るなり春巻きなどをたくさん食べていたところ、出発して１５分程で旦那が酔い始めてしまいました･･･。せっかくの素敵な花火クルーズのはずが、辛そうで寒がる彼の介護におわれました。これから行く方はぜひ酔い止め薬と上着をお持ちの上、ご参加されると良いかと思います！それさえあればとっても素敵な思い出になるに違いないと思います。
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a very enjoyable night
Nice flowers - we both loved it.
but it's not that fresh, you can tell that it's gonna withered soon. Not really as fresh.
We just purchased the general admission which starts at 4pm til 9pm Friday, 9/14.
We thought that when we get there there will be entertainment in each island that was presented but to our surprise some of the islands are empty. No performers. We did the canoe ride wherein you don't really see much entertainment, just showed us the different cultures of diff. islands.
The Cultural show was the best. But because of the site where we seat we could not really see it very well.
But we had a great time.
Suggestion: It would be nice if you have some more choices of menu in the snack bar for those guests that did not buy the package with the dinner and the luau so they can also enjoy the food even if they have to buy it themselves.
What a delightful greeting. The young lady who greated us was very helpful getting to the baggage claim area which was quite a distance from our gate. I'm glad I did this the flowers were beautiful.
As experienced travelers have mentioned, we were the only Japanese people on board. It was the best cruising experience amidst the English conversations. You can choose from drinks like special punch and beer, and the staff were happy to take photos for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the view of Waikiki from the ocean and the sunset over the sea. The only downside was that the lively background music was old pop songs. After all, Hawaii should have Hawaiian music! For those who will participate, I recommend taking motion sickness medication. The return to Waikiki after the sunset might be a bit tough.
経験者のコメント通り、日本人は私たちだけ。英語が飛び交う中、最高のクルージングでした。飲み物も、特製のパンチやビールが選べますし、カメラのシャッターもスタッフが快く押してくれました。沖から眺めるワイキキも、海に沈むサンセットも満喫しました。残念だったのは賑やかにかかるＢＧＭが古いポップスだったこと。やっぱハワイはハワイアンでしょ！これから参加する方はやはり乗り物酔い止めの薬を飲むことをお勧めします。サンセットのあと、ワイキキに戻るまでがちょっと辛いかもです。
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Good food, unlimited drinks, great entertainment (variety of dances both males and females), great host and service. The only complaint I have is that the seating was horrible. The seats were literally right up against each other so you don't have much arm or leg room. It was hard to get in and out of your seat because they were so close together. Overall wonderful experience! They even ask you if you want shaded or sun seating.
It was a great experiance. My family and I had a blast. The food was outrageously great!!!! Our guide kouli was great. He gave us the greatest tour ive ever had in my life. He had a wealth of knowlege of all the islands
There’s no experience quite like sailing on the dark waters of Oahu after sunset! I took your advice and brought a jacket. That was a great decision! At first, it was so warm that I thought I wouldn’t need it, but it got cold at night. For adult couples, it’s lovely to chat on the slowly moving boat. There was quite a bit of time before the fireworks, so I found myself eagerly waiting… Before the fireworks, they turned off the boat's lights, which felt quite mysterious. It was surprising how hard it was to see other boats, almost like Captain Jack Sparrow had appeared! The crew was friendly. The netting was scarier than I expected, so no one really wanted to go on it… but once you’re on, it feels amazing! I was careful not to lose my flip-flops, but it was definitely worth it to sit down! Lying back and relaxing, my husband seemed satisfied while enjoying a drink and smoking a cigarette. The fireworks were beautiful too! And the moment they unfurled the sails was incredibly cool!
日が沈んでからの暗いオアフの海上を走るなんて経験はこれ以外ないでしょう！アドバイスどおり上着をもっていきましたよ。大正解！初めは暑いくらいで上着いらなかったなーっておもったら夜は寒い。おとなのカップルならゆっくりと進む船の上で語り合うのも素敵ですよ。花火が上がるまでかなり時間があるので、まだかまだかと首が長くなりましたが・・花火前には船の電気を消すのでまた不思議な感じ。ジャックスパロウ出てきたかと思うくらい他の船も見えにくくなっててっびっくり クルーの方はフレンドリーですね。あみ網の上は思った以上に怖くてみんな乗らなかったけど・・乗っちゃえばすごく気持ちイーよっビーサンが落ちないように気を使ったけど 気持ちいいよっ絶対座ってみるべき！ねころがったりしてみたりっ旦那は御酒を飲みながらタバコがすえたので満足そうでした。花火も綺麗に見えましたよ！あとっあの船の帆を出すときがたまらなくかっこよい！
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Is a must for first time visitors. A wonderful way to learn some history. Activities are a lot of fun, we really enjoyed them.
i throughly enjoyed not only the cruise itself but the entertainment and the food were fantastic.
I have taken several sunset dinner cruises in the past, but I was getting a bit bored with the early dinners and the lively hula and live performances. However, I couldn't miss the tradition of watching the sunset from the sea on the last day, so I found this activity while searching. As mentioned in the reviews, besides our family, there was only one other couple from Japan.
The light snacks served for dinner were first come, first served, including wrap rolls, small Vietnamese spring rolls, and pound cake for dessert. However, since there was an unlimited amount relative to the number of people, our family, who wasn't very hungry, leisurely enjoyed the scenery and ended up missing out, getting only one piece of wrap roll each. However, we were all very satisfied with this cruise, which allowed us to directly feel the Hawaiian breeze on the yacht's deck, rather than eating a not-so-tasty lobster and steak dinner on a cruise. Since it was Friday night, we were also able to see the regular Hilton fireworks from the sea. The crew was all friendly and it was wonderful. I recommend this for Hawaii repeaters. We boarded on August 31, but it gets chilly at night, so a light jacket is necessary. Next time, I want to enjoy a daytime sailing.
今まで数あるサンセットディナークルーズに乗船しましたが、いずれも早めの夕食にフラやライブの盛り上げで、少々飽きていました。でも、最終日の夕日は海から・・の習慣をどうしてもはずせなく、探していたらこのアクティビティを見つけました。書き込みの通り我々ファミリーの他は日本人があと１組のカップルのみでした。
夕食として出る軽食は早い者勝ちで、ラップロールや小さなベトナム春巻き、デザートにパウンドケーキが出ていましたが、人数分の割りに取り放題になっているので、お腹が空いていなかったのでのんびり風景を眺めていた我家族は取り損ね、ラップロールを一切れずつになってしまいました。しかし、おいしくもないロブスター＆ステーキのディナーをうやうやしく食べるクルーズより、直接HAWAIIの風をヨットのデッキで受けるこのクルーズに家族全員大満足です。金曜日の夜だったので恒例のヒルトンの花火も海上から見る事ができました。クルーが皆フレンドリーで最高でした。HAWAIIリピーターにお薦めです。８月３１日の乗船でしたが、夜は冷えます。上に羽織る物が必要でした。今度は昼のセイリングを楽しみたいです。
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The whole experience was terrific. The food was delicious and the entertainment was great. Thank you!!!
Smith's Luau was a wonderful experience for us. I brought my daughter and 3 grandsons ages 9, 10, and 12, and we all enjoyed it. The grounds are perfect, the staff is very professional, and the show was excellent. The food was great, it was the best pig I have ever eaten. When I go back to Kauai, I will definately go back for another of the Smiths' Family Luau. Thanks for having us and sharing your beautiful grounds with us.
The food was very good. I have seen shows at other luaus that I enjoyed more. This show seems to be family members and I prefer the shows that seek the best talent.
Very entertaining and educational. Was an enjoyable experience. Thanks..
Good show, starts slowly
The clear blue sky and intense sunlight made for a refreshing experience as the catamaran dynamically raced through the waters of Hawaii! The high speed was incomparable to a large ship's dinner cruise, and we sped through the high waves without a care! It's amazing that we're moving just with the sails!
Viewing Waikiki Beach from the sea and seeing Diamond Head from the back offered new discoveries. I got to experience the differently shaped Diamond Head as well.
The captain and crew were quite handsome! They didn't pay much attention to the guests, but it felt refreshingly foreign. There were only about two groups of Japanese guests, with mostly Westerners on board.
For those who are sensitive to the boat, I think it's best to enjoy the sea on the deck first, avoiding the sun and not eating beforehand, and then enjoy drinks after getting used to it.
A big wave suddenly hit us, soaking us from head to toe, but I was fine since I was wearing quick-drying clothes.
In the second half, we were thrilled to encounter a pod of dolphins. It's incredible how they swim alongside the boat! I participated in a tour where I swam with dolphins in the sea, but it was too fast to see them well. The catamaran was so fast that the dolphins desperately kept up with us, almost playing with us. I had a blast with a Latin family. I want to ride again!
On the way back, we had a leisurely shopping and dining experience at the Ward Center right in front of the port, making for a fulfilling day.
抜けるような青い空、強烈な日差し中、ハワイの海をダイナミックに駆け抜けるカタマラン号は爽快そのもの！
大型船のディナークルーズとは比べものにならないほどのハイスピードで高波もなんのその！どんどん駆け抜けていきました。これが帆だけで進んでるんだから風ってすごい！
ワイキキビーチを海から眺め、ダイヤモンドヘッドを裏側から見ると新たな発見。形の違うダイヤモンドヘッドも体験できました。
キャプテンもクルー達も男前！お客をろくに構ってくれないけど結構サッパリした感じで外国って感じで良かった。お客さんも日本人は２組くらいで殆んど欧米かって感じ。
ただ船に弱い人は、日差しを避けて日陰にいたり、食事を先にとったりしないで、まずは甲板で海を楽しんで、馴れた後に飲物を楽しんだりすればいいと思いました。
大きな波が突然来て頭から被っちゃいましたが、乾きやすい服装だったのでＯＫでした。
後半にイルカの群れに逢えて感動。イルカってあんなに船に並走するんですね。イルカと海の中で一緒に泳ぐツアーにも参加したけど速くてよく見れなかった。その点カタマラン号はすごく速いから、イルカも必死でついて来るって言うか、じゃれてきた。ラテン系の家族と一緒に大はしゃぎでした。また乗りたいです。
帰りは、ポートの目の前のワードセンターでゆっくり買い物して食事もできるので、充実した一日になりました。
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Wow the lei's were just beautiful what a way to start off a vacation than to see loved one's in a beautiful hand made lei. My grandson really like his candy lei thanks a million for the beautiful lei's
I made a reservation for the deluxe seating. Surprisingly, I was in the second row from the front, right by the aisle, almost in the center of the stage, which was incredibly impressive! At first, I was a bit sleepy, but I was completely captivated by the final fire show?! (^_^;) The guide's various stories during the ride to the Polynesian Cultural Center were also very helpful.
デラックスで予約しました。なんとステージほぼ中央の通路側の前から２列目で迫力満点でした！
最初は眠たかったけど最後のファイヤーショー？！(^_^;)は食い入るように見入ってました。
ポリネシア文化センターに向かう車内でガイドさんの色々なお話も参考になりました。
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I think it's good for people visiting Hawaii for the first time, but if you think of it as a casual dinner while watching a show, it can be a bit challenging since it's 65 kilometers away from Waikiki.
初めてハワイに行く人にはいいと思いますがショーを見ながらディナーと気軽に考えて行くと、ワイキキから65キロ離れているのでちょっと大変です。
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We participated as a couple. This was our third time in Hawaii and our first time sailing. About 80% of the participants were foreigners. The sunset was somewhat cloudy, but it was refreshing to sail with the wind. We enjoyed the night view of downtown Honolulu from the sea, and the fireworks were beautiful. The meal was just light snacks. It's advisable to prepare motion sickness medication and a jacket. Overall, it's more of an activity with an adult atmosphere.
夫婦で参加しました。ハワイは３度目で、セーリングは初めて。周りは外国人が８割ぐらいでした。やや雲の多いサンセットでしたが、風に乗って走るのは爽快でした。ホノルル市街の夜景を海から眺め、花火もきれいでした。食事は軽食程度です。酔い止め、上着は準備しておいたほうがよいです。どちらかというと、大人向けの雰囲気のあるアクティビティです。
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My daughter and I traveled to Hawaii alone and were both scared and excited to be there. We were welcomed at the Honolulu Airport by a wonderful young man who held up a sign w/ both our names and placed lovely flower leis around our necks. I felt so at home!
The content of the luau show was all in English, and there were parts I understood and parts I didn't, but the atmosphere was fantastic and I had a great time.
The ratio of Japanese people was low. We sat at a long table, and the food was served buffet-style. The staff seemed to be considerate and seated us next to a Japanese couple. They mentioned that they had been to Hawaii many times, and thanks to them, we received helpful tips about convenient places near our accommodation.
Before entering the venue, they took our pictures, and during the meal, they asked, "How about purchasing?"
Regarding the photos, I had been searching for them for a while and felt that the reviews weren't very good, but when I saw the actual photos, they were beautifully taken, so I decided to purchase one as a keepsake.
The other guests, upon realizing we were on our honeymoon, were very friendly, and we were able to chat a little in English, which was enjoyable.
The dancing was powerful and interesting, and the food was delicious!
I think if you have language skills, you could enjoy it even more!
ルアウショーの内容は全て英語で、所々分かったり分からなかったりでしたが、雰囲気も抜群で楽しかったです。
日本人の比率は少ないです。長いテーブルに座って料理はバイキング形式でした。
スタッフの方が気を使ってくださったのか、日本人のご夫婦とお隣にしてくれました。ハワイは何度も来ているそうで、おかげさまで、宿泊先近辺の便利な所を教えてくださったりで、とても助かりました。
会場の方が、入場する前に写真を取ってくれて食事中に「購入はどうですか？」という感じで聞かれます。
この写真については、以前から検索していて前評判が良くなかったと感じたのですが、実物の写真を見たらきれいに撮れていたので、せっかくだから・・・ と記念に購入しました。
私達がハネムーンだと分かった周囲のお客さん達も、とてもフレンドリーで少しだけ英語でお話したりできて楽しかったです。
ダンスも迫力があって面白かったし、料理もおいしかったです！
語学力があれば、もっと楽しめると思います！
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Since it was a sunset sailing on Friday, I was supposed to see fireworks, but we drifted in the best position for over 20 minutes past the scheduled launch time, and ultimately, the fireworks for that day were canceled. It wasn't the fault of the Makani, but due to the Hilton's circumstances, so I was very disappointed since I was looking forward to it.
Additionally, I had to wait nearly 30 minutes for the pickup. I became worried and inquired several times. The inquiries were only handled in English, so it might be difficult for those who are not good at English. It might be better to take a taxi to the pickup point by yourself.
The staff on the Makani were friendly, which was nice. About 20% of the passengers were Japanese.
金曜日のサンセットセーリングだったので、花火を見られるはずが…打ち上げ予定時間から２０分以上、ベストポジションで漂流していましたが、結局その日の花火は中止ということでした。ヒルトン側の都合で、マカニ号の責任ではないのですが、楽しみにしていたので、とても残念でした。
また、ピックアップは、３０分近く待たされました。心配になり、何度か問い合わせをしました。問い合わせは、英語のみの対応なので、英語が苦手な方は難しいです。自分でタクシーで乗り場まで行った方がよいかもしれません。
マカニ号のスタッフは、フレンドリーでよかったです。乗客も、日本人は２割くらいでした。
Thank you for your patronage.
On the day of the event, due to issues with the fireworks vendor from Hilton, the fireworks display was suddenly canceled. I believe that both the guests aboard the Makani and those who planned to watch from within Hilton were disappointed.
We confirmed with Hilton just before departure, so it seems that this was an unforeseen circumstance on their part as well.
This was the first time we encountered such a situation since the start of the Makani cruises, and we would like to consider how to address this in the future.
Sincerely,
The Makani Staff Representative
御利用有難うございます。
当日はヒルトン側の花火業者の問題で、花火の打ち上げが急遽キャンセルとなりました。マカニ号に乗船の御客様および、ヒルトン内でご覧の予定だったお客様も残念な思いをされたことと思います。
出航直前にヒルトンとは確認作業を行っておりますので、今回はヒルトン側も不慮の出来事だったようです。
マカニ号のクルーズをはじめて以来、はじめてのケースでしたので、今後は対応を検討させていただきたいと思っております。
マカニ号・スタッフ代表
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I thought there would be an option to watch a meal and dance, but there was a little lecture before the meal on hula dancing, palm leaf crafts, and body painting with ink. The chicken for the meal was very delicious.
食事とダンスを見るオプションだと思っていたのですが，食事の前にフラダンス・椰子の葉の細工・インクでのボディペイントなどちょっとしたレクチャーがありました。
食事はチキンはとてもおいしかったです。
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