Hawaii
**[Positive Aspects]**
During the transfer, the driver kindly introduced us to recommended restaurants along the way. He was very friendly and left a good impression.
We were able to see sea turtles. We took photos from the boat and also saw them swimming nearby while snorkeling.
It was great to take commemorative photos while doing activities like stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).
**[Negative Aspects]**
The time when you can see sandbars like those shown in guidebooks and on websites is quite limited. Although we were there during a relatively low tide, the sand was completely submerged, and the water level was above an adult's waist.
This is due to weather conditions, so there's not much that can be done, but on the day we participated, there were strong winds, and the current was quite fast. The SUP was being swept away, so it didn't feel like a leisurely activity, and we ended up exhausting ourselves.
Again, this is due to the weather, but because it had rained right before and there were strong winds during the activity, the sea didn't look very clear. (We didn't see many fish while snorkeling.)
Additionally, there were participants who were confused when they were told on-site that you cannot participate in snorkeling if you can't swim. I think it would be good to include this information in the participation guidelines.
**[Varies by Person]**
As mentioned by another reviewer, the Japanese-speaking staff used casual language throughout. While some may appreciate having someone who can communicate in Japanese during an activity abroad, others might find this somewhat rude. I think this depends on how individuals perceive the quality of service relative to the price paid.
Since the staff cannot judge how well someone can swim, I understand that self-assessment is necessary, but I think it would be helpful to have some criteria or steps to determine participation eligibility in shallow areas. Some people might feel like they were treated coldly or dismissed.
【良かった】
送迎の際にはドライバーの方が道中にあるおすすめレストランなど紹介してくれました。とても親切な方で好印象でした。
ウミガメを見ることができました。船上から写真を撮ることも、シュノーケリング中に近くを泳いでいるところを見ることもできました。
SUPなどしながら記念撮影できたのはよかったです。
【悪かった】
ガイドブックやサイトHPに掲載されている写真ようなサンドバーがみられる時期はかなり限られています。比較的干潮に近い時間帯でしたが砂は全く見えず、水位は大人の腰より上でした。
これは天候によるものなのでどうしようもないですが、自分たちが参加した日は強風で、潮の流れがかなり早かったです。SUPもどんどん流されてしまうので、優雅に遊ぶという感じではなく、体力を消耗しました。
これも天候によるので仕方ないですが、直前まで雨が降っていたことと、アクティビティの時間帯に強風が吹いていたため、海はあまりきれいに見えませんでした。(シュノーケリングはあまり魚を見つけられませんでした。)
また、平泳ぎができないとシュノーケリングには参加できない。ということを現場で伝えられて戸惑っている方がいました。参加時の注意事項に記載してもよいかと思いました。
【人による】
別の方も口コミで書かれていましたが、日本語スタッフの方は終始タメ口でした。
海外で参加するアクティビティにもかかわらず、日本語でコミュニケーションをとることが可能な方がいてくれるのでありがたい。ととらえる方もいると思いますし、応対がやや失礼に感じると思う方もいると思います。これは払った料金とサービスの質を各位がどうとらえるかによるかと思います。
どの程度泳げるのかはスタッフでは判断できないので自己判断というのは分からなくもないですが、目安となる基準や、浅瀬で参加可否を判断してもらうためのステップとかはあってもいいのではないかと思いました。人によっては冷たく突き放されたように感じてしまうかと思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. We sincerely appreciate the various perspectives you shared in your review. Our entire staff will share your feedback, and we will strive to improve our tours in the future. We hope you will join us again and we would love to receive another review from you. We look forward to that day with all our hearts.
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーにご参加頂きまして本当にありがとうございました。
様々な視点からのレビューを頂き心より感謝しております。スタッフ一同でシェアをさせて頂き今後のツアーの向上を心がけていきたいと思います。
またご参加頂きましてぜひまたレビューをお願いしたいと思います。その日を心よりお待ちしております。
My wife and I booked the morning 2hr whale watch cruise and it was breathtaking. The views all the way throughout the cruise was the highlight. Not to mention the whales we spotted in the distance. The cruise staff were all very helpful and welcoming. The pineapple banana bread was one of the best I have ever had! I would recommend this activity to all friends and family that come to Oahu
Take ginger pills or gravol if you are sensitive to motion
I had seen all the Jurassic World movies, so the atmosphere and scenes from the films came back to life, and I was really excited.
ジェラシックワールドの映画すべて見てたので、その世界観&映画のシ-ンがよみがえってとてもワクワクしました。
I didn’t think the under water tunnel to be the same as the advertised.
Everything else was very informative
Purchasing tickets was very cumbersome. Why do we need a user name and password for something I may never use again.
We had a great time. Saw whale they gave us history and information about the whales today. Thank you
The reservation notification did not specify a concrete pickup time, stating only, "We have arranged for you to match your flight arrival time. Please come to the designated location." The specified pickup location was "Roberts Hawaii KIOSK."
However, after arriving at the airport and searching for the KIOSK as instructed, I could not find it. Since it mentioned, "If you cannot find it, please contact the dispatch hotline," I inquired in English. The representative explained how to get to the meeting point and mentioned, "There will be staff wearing yellow aloha shirts," but upon arrival, there were no staff members in sight.
When I called the hotline again, I was just repeated the same explanation. After requesting to speak to a different representative and explaining the situation, I finally received the instruction, "The driver is on their way, so please wait there." It turned out that the staff had not even arrived yet.
I continued to wait in an empty area until the driver finally arrived. However, this time, they did not assist with loading or unloading the luggage at all, and we had to load all the suitcases ourselves. Once we finished loading, I thought we could finally depart, but the vehicle showed no signs of moving. When I asked, "Are you waiting for other passengers?" the only response I got was, "I don’t know," with no further explanation. Meaningless time just passed by.
The driver was later seen talking on the phone with someone who seemed to be staff, and it became vaguely clear that there were other passengers, but there was no explanation from their side. After a while, two groups of passengers finally boarded, and we departed. Notably, those two groups of international passengers also had to load their luggage themselves without any assistance.
The prior explanations were often misleading, and the hotline's explanations on the day were unhelpful. The driver's attitude was quite careless, so I have no intention of using this service again, nor would I recommend it to anyone.
予約通知には具体的なピックアップ時間の記載がなく、「フライト到着時間に合わせてお手配いたしました。指定場所にお越しください。」の記載。指定されたピックアップ場所は「ロバーツハワイのKIOSK」でした。
しかし、空港到着後に案内どおりKIOSKを探しても見つからず。
「見つからない場合はディスパッチホットラインへ」とのことだったため、英語で問い合わせを実施。担当者から集合場所までの行き方を説明され、「黄色のアロハシャツを着たスタッフがいる」と案内されたものの、到着してもスタッフの姿はどこにもありませんでした。
再度ホットラインへ電話すると、同じ説明を繰り返されるばかり。担当者を変えてもらい状況を説明したところ、ようやく「ドライバーが今向かっているので、その場で待つように」との指示。つまり、そもそもスタッフ自体がまだ来ていなかったことが判明しました。
何もない場所でひたすら待ち続け、ようやくドライバーが到着。
ところが今度は、荷物の積み下ろしを一切手伝ってくれず、スーツケースはすべて自分たちで積み込むことに。
積み込みが終わり、ようやく出発かと思いきや、車は一向に動く気配なし。
「他の乗客を待っているのか」と尋ねても、返ってきたのは「I don’t know」の一言だけで、状況説明もなし。意味のわからない時間がただ過ぎていきました。
ドライバーの方がその後スタッフと思しき人と電話をしており、他にも乗客がいそうであることがうっすら判明したものの、あちらからの説明はなし。
しばらくしてようやく2組の乗客が乗り込み、出発。
なお、その2組の海外の方々も同様に荷物を運んでもらえず、自分たちで積み込みをしていました。
事前の説明はミスリードになるところが多く
当日ホットラインでの説明も不親切。
ドライバーの方の対応もかなり雑だったので私は二度と使おうと思えませんでしたし、だれにもお勧めできません。
I think it's better to consider other means of transportation as much as possible.
できるだけほかの移動手段を検討した方がいいと思います。
It was great to be able to see the battleship that still bears the scars of war. The Japanese tour guide was easy to understand, and I was able to learn a lot of things.
戦争の爪痕が残る戦艦を見学できて良かったです。日本語のツアーガイドは分かりやすくて色々学ぶことができました。
The ship is quite large, so you'll be walking a lot. There are also many stairs, so please make sure to be in good health to participate.
艦が大きいので結構歩きます。階段も多いので体調を整えて参加してください。
I participated in a tour that required meeting at the location. The check-in at the ticket center went smoothly, but the meeting place was not the visitor center as indicated on the Veltra website and the voucher. Specifically, there was a separate reception for the buggies, and we had to gather there. Once we gathered, the departure time for the buggies was set, and we received a tour briefing (in English) along with the rental of helmets and goggles. We arrived at the location by rental car and planned to have lunch at the visitor center before joining the tour, but we were unaware of these arrangements, so we had to rush through lunch to participate. While I was satisfied with the content of the tour, I felt that Veltra's guidance was unhelpful. There are other tours like horseback riding, so there might be some confusion about the meeting places, but I believe Veltra should take responsibility for confirming that the information is accurate.
現地集合のツアーで参加しました
チケットセンターでチェックインまではスムーズにできましたが、その後の集合場所はベルトラのHPとバウチャーの案内にあったビジターセンターではありませんでした。具体的には、チケットセンターとは別にバギーの受付があり、そこに集合するとバギーの出発組と時間が決まり、その時間までにツアーの説明(英語)やヘルメット・ゴーグルの貸出を受けます。私たちはレンタカーで現地到着後、ビジターセンターで昼食を済ませてからツアーに参加しようと考えていましたが、それらの段取りが分からなかったので慌ただしく昼食を済ませて参加せざるを得ませんでした。ツアーの内容には満足ですが、ベルトラの案内は不親切だと思いました。乗馬など他のツアーもあるので集合場所を混同しているかもしれませんが、案内が合っているかの確認はベルトラが責任を持って行うべきだと思います。
If you're meeting on-site, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the arrangements leading up to the tour in advance.
現地集合の方は、ツアー参加までの段取りを事前によく把握しておくと良いでしょう
On this day, I had requested a Japanese tour for dolphin watching by myself, and as a result, I was able to have a one-on-one experience. The guide spent over an hour searching the sea to find dolphins, visiting various points, and finally, we were able to encounter them. Because they worked so hard for a long time, the excitement of that moment was immense.
The guide, Fuko, shared a lot of interesting facts about Hawaii, and I was able to enjoy my time on the boat throughout the trip. Although I had some swimming experience, it was my first time snorkeling, but thanks to the careful instruction I received, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. The lunch we had at the end of the tour was also very delicious, making it a fulfilling day that satisfied both my heart and my stomach.
この日は、私一人でイルカウォッチングの日本語ツアーをお願いしていたのですが、結果的に1対1で対応していただくことができました。
イルカを見つけるために、1時間以上にわたって海の上を探し回ってくださり、さまざまなポイントを巡った末、ついにイルカに出会うことができました。長い時間をかけて一生懸命探してくださったからこそ、その瞬間の感動はとても大きかったです。
ガイドのふうこさんはハワイに関する豆知識をたくさん教えてくださり、船に乗っている間も終始楽しく過ごすことができました。
また、泳ぎの経験はあったものの、シュノーケリングは初挑戦でしたが、とても丁寧に教えていただいたおかげで、安心して楽しむことができました。
ツアーの最後にいただいたお昼ご飯もとても美味しく、心もお腹も満たされる大満足の一日となりました。
I recommend that you definitely bring motion sickness medication! Also, if you can swim, diving might be better than dolphin watching!?
酔い止めは必ず持っていくことをお勧めします!
またもし泳ぐことが出来るならばイルカウォッチングよりもダイビングがいいかも!?
Aloha! Mr. Donald. Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. We also appreciate the adorable photos of the dolphins swimming at the bow of the boat and your five-star rating. Encountering dolphins in the beautiful nature of West Oahu is truly an unforgettable experience, isn't it? Thank you for your comments about our guide, Fuko. Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! ドナルドさま。イルカ大学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。船先を泳ぐ可愛いイルカの写真ならびに五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。オアフ西部の大自然を舞台にしたイルカとの遭遇は感動体験になりますよね!! ガイドのふうこに関するコメントもありがとうございます。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
Swimming with sharks was an experience I honestly couldn't imagine at all, and I felt a bit anxious about it. However, after being introduced to it by a friend, I decided to take the plunge and give it a try.
I was really nervous right up until the moment I entered the water, but once I was in the ocean, I found that the sharks swam gracefully and calmly. Being able to swim alongside them and see them up close turned out to be a very enjoyable experience.
The speed at which they swam was not as fast as I had expected, and I was able to swim right above them. While it was thrilling, the sense of awe I felt was much greater than any fear, making it an unforgettable time.
The tour was conducted in English only, but the staff occasionally spoke to us in Japanese, which made me feel more at ease. Additionally, I had heard from friends who participated in other tours that they had trouble receiving their photos, but in this tour, the photos were sent immediately after we arrived at the port, making the process very smooth. (There were no issues even with an Android phone.)
サメと一緒に泳ぐという体験は、正直なところまったく想像がつかず、少し不安もありましたが、友達に紹介してもらったことをきっかけに思い切って挑戦しました。
直前までとてもドキドキしていましたが、いざ海に入ってみると、サメはとても悠々と落ち着いて泳いでいて、その姿を間近で見ながら一緒に泳ぐことができ、とても楽しい体験となりました。
泳ぐスピードも思っていたほど速くなく、サメのすぐ上を並んで泳ぐこともできました。迫力はありつつも、怖さよりも感動の方が大きく、忘れられない時間になりました。
ツアーは英語のみでしたが、スタッフの方が時折日本語を交えながら話しかけてくださり、安心して参加することができました。
また、他のツアーに参加した友達からは、写真の送付がなかなか届かないといったトラブルを聞いていましたが、このツアーでは港に到着後すぐに写真を送信してくださり、とてもスムーズでした。(携帯の機種がAndroidでも問題ありませんでした。)
I recommend taking motion sickness medication. Also, since it's not a very large ship, I think it's best to keep your luggage compact.
酔い止めを飲むことをお勧めします。
またあまり大きな船ではないので、荷物はコンパクトにしておくのがよいと思います。
The Fern Grotto trip was a lovely experience from beginning to end. First: the price is right! There are so many expensive things to do on Kauai, but we thought the $35 per person fee was worth it. The boat is wide and very stable (no waves!!) and is covered overtop (no rain and no sunburn). However the sides are completely open and we enjoyed the air and very slight breeze. The captain gave nice narration on the way to the grotto with interesting facts about the area. On the trip back, there was a hula show with singing. It was more like a family show than a Hollywood production which was fine with us. I was amazed at the care and assistance provided to a lady in a wheelchair, several who had walkers, and some with canes. Once arriving at the Grotto, the boat crew guides you on a cement path to the viewing area. Then they sing the Hawaiian Wedding Song which was nice. My younger brother was married at the Fern Grotto about 40 years ago, so that was meaningful to me. There were restrooms at the Grotto area. No food or drink is served. Tour lasted a total of 2 hours. Plenty of parking.
Since I was pregnant, I had to give up hiking, but I was able to enjoy the great outdoors on this sightseeing flight tour! There were many waterfalls, and I got to see breathtaking views that I've never seen before! Also, since it was whale watching season, we were able to see several whales from the Cessna plane! The family I was with was so excited about the whales that the pilot adjusted our route to chase after them, showing how flexible and accommodating he was in the moment!
妊娠中だったため、ハイキングは断念し、こちらの遊覧飛行ツアーで大自然を楽しむことができました!
滝がたくさんあって、みたことのない絶景をたくさんみることができました!!
また、ホエールウォッチングのシーズンということもあり、セスナ機?の中からも複数のホエールを見ることができました!同乗した家族がホエールに興奮していたので、パイロットが追いかけてくれたりと、その場その場で融通がきくパイロットさんでした!
The cost of purchasing footage from the GoPro attached to the Cessna's wing is high, so I recommend filming it yourself!
セスナ機の羽についてるGo proの映像の購入費は高いので、ご自身で撮影されることをお勧めします!
The food was good and plentiful the entertainment was awesome
Room was a bit chilly
We had such a wonderful time on our sunset cruise while in Oahu. Lost track of how many whales we saw while out there. And the staff were so incredibly nice. Special shout out to Vivian who spent some extra time with my son who was feeling very shy. We truly had a lovely night.
The scenery and the driver were great, but during this time of year, it gets quite cold in the early morning, so I wouldn't recommend it too much. It was so cold that I could only swim a little. I envied those who went in the afternoon. I wish they would at least schedule the tours in the afternoon during winter.
景色もドライバーさんも良かったが、この時期は朝早くは冷えるのであまりオススメではないです。寒いので少ししか泳げませんでした。昼から行ってる人が羨ましかったです。
せめて冬はツアーを昼からで組んでほしい。
I had a wonderful time on my ride along. I felt like I had a personal tour guide. Sheldon was not only knowledgeable but really funny too. He told us on myths and legends of the island while teaching us various aspects of Hawaiian culture and language. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Worth it!
Great food , entertainment and company . Great time
Mahalo for your feedback, very glad to see you enjoyed yourselves and thank you for making Island Breeze a part of your memories.
It was a surprisingly chilly morning for Hawaii. Initially, we signed up without needing wetsuits, but the day before, our guide contacted us and advised that it would be quite cold in the morning, so it would be better to wear wetsuits. My husband and I, both over sixty, along with our daughter, participated in the tour. From the pick-up to entering the bay and snorkeling, our guide was with us the entire time. While our daughter is experienced, it was our first time, and I personally had some physical limitations, which made me anxious at first. However, thanks to the guide's help and instruction, I was able to get used to breathing and managed to complete an hour of snorkeling. It was truly a valuable experience. I highly recommend this tour to those who have never tried it before, so don't hesitate to join as a beginner!
ハワイにしては冷え込む朝で当初ウェットスーツ不要で申し込みしたが前日にガイドさんから連絡いただき、当日朝相当寒くなるのでウェットスーツ着用した方が良いとアドバイスもらい私ら還暦過ぎの夫婦と娘1人ので3人で参加しました、送迎から入湾、シュノーケルまでガイドさんが付きっきりで対応してくれました,娘は経験者ですが私ら夫婦は初体験だった更に私は身体的ハンディがあり初めは不安で一般でしたがガイドさんのヘルプと指導により呼吸には慣れが必要ですが何とか1時間やり切ることが出来ました。本当に貴重な体験をすることができました。未体験の方は初心者だと臆せずに
このツアーに参加されることをお勧めします。
Wetsuits are not only good for protection against cold and injuries, but they also help with buoyancy in the water, so it's advisable to wear them.
ウェットスーツは寒さ怪我対策だけで無く,水中の浮力の助けになるので着用が良いでしょう。
Thank you for participating in the tour. It's winter in Hawaii now, so the water temperature is at its coldest during this season. Wearing a wetsuit is very effective for warmth, and especially for those who are new to snorkeling, it helps with ease of swimming and buoyancy. You all did a great job with your breathing, so next time you might be able to swim smoothly on your own without holding my hand. The first time snorkeling can feel the most challenging, but with each attempt, you will become more accustomed and skilled. I look forward to seeing everyone again on the tour when you come back to Hawaii. I was really happy that you all persevered until the end. Thank you very much. Mahalo!
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。ハワイも今が冬ですので、水温は一年の内で一番冷たいシーズンです。保温のためにも、また特にシュノーケリングが初めての方には泳ぎ易さや浮力の確保のためにもウェットスーツはとても有効なんですよ。呼吸は皆様とてもお上手でしたから、次回は私と手を繋がなくてもご自身お一人でスイスイ泳げるかもしれませんね。シュノーケリングは1回目が一番難しく感じますが、回を重ねる毎に慣れて上手になっていきます。またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーで皆様にお会いできるのをお待ちしております。最後まで頑張っていただけて、私も嬉しかったです。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!
The show's structure was great, and the music and visuals matched perfectly, making it enjoyable. The singers and dancers were also glamorous and very good.
ショーの構成がよく、音楽と映像がピッタリ合っていて楽しかった。シンガーやダンサーも華やかでとてもよかった。
The air conditioning inside the hall was cold, so it's a good idea to bring a jacket or shawl.
ホール内のエアコンが寒かったので、上着かショールを持っていくといい。
Thank you very much for visiting our Rockafella with your friends. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the entire entertainment experience. Next time, please be sure to join us for the buffet meal as well. We look forward to welcoming you back in Hawaii.
この度は私共のロッカフラにお友達と共にお越し頂き誠に誠に有難うございました。エンターテインメント全体的に楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。次回は是非ともブッフェのお食事と共にお越し下さいませ。又のお越しをハワイでお待ちしております。
Forrest was an amazing guide for a very complex and breathtaking history/landscape/culture.
I regret not having seen such fun entertainment in Hawaii before! The food is delicious, they come to your seat to sing, and there are dance lessons, so you can enjoy yourself thoroughly before the show even starts. The show is, of course, amazing. I received a scarf that Elvis Presley wiped his sweat with (laughs). It's a secret that Michael Jackson had a little bit of a belly (laughs).
Thank you for the fantastic performances filled with singing and dancing.
This is definitely a show you must see when you come to Waikiki.
ハワイにこんなに楽しいエンターテイメントがあったのか!と今まで見なかった事を後悔しました。
食事も美味しいし、席まで来て歌ってくれるし、踊り方のレッスンもありショーの前にも充分楽しめます。
ショーは、もちろん最高です。
エルビス・プレスリーには、彼の汗を吹いたスカーフを頂きました(笑)
マイケル・ジャクソンのお腹がちょっぴり出ていたのは内緒(笑)
歌に踊りに最高のパフォーマンスをありがとうございました。
ワイキキに来たら絶対みるべきショーです。
I was able to sit in the front row even as a VIP. If you're on the aisle, you might have a better chance of getting a scarf from Elvis Presley.
VIPでも最前列に座れました。
通路側だとエルビス・プレスリーにスカーフもらいやすいかも
Thank you very much for visiting our Rockafura with your spouse. We are honored that we could help create wonderful memories for you. We're glad you received Elvis's scarf! Thank you for your very positive review. We look forward to seeing you again in Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のロッカフラにご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。素敵な思い出作りのお手伝いができた事をスタッフ一同光栄に思っております。エルビスのスカーフもいだたいてよかったですね!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。
The wind was strong and the waves were high, so unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. However, the boat hardly rocked, and we enjoyed delicious pineapple banana cake and coffee. The information about the whales was only in English, but they talked a lot, and I was able to learn various things using Google Translate. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was very impressive. If we can't see the whales, we received a ticket to try again for free during the season, so I think I'll give it another shot.
風が強く波が高かったせいか、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、船はほとんど揺れずにパイナップルバナナケーキとコーヒーを美味しく頂きました。
クジラに関しての情報も英語のみでしたが、沢山話してくださり、Google翻訳を活用して色々と学ぶことができました。
海側からみるダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキがとても印象的でした。
クジラが見れない時は、シーズン中であれば再度無料でチャレンジできる券も頂けたので、もう一度チャレンジしてみようと思います。
Since the ship is large, I think it's more about enjoying the cruise while seeing the whales from a distance rather than getting close to them.
船が大きいので、クジラに近づくと言うよりは、クルーズを楽しみながら遠目にみる感じだと思います。
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. Although we were unable to see any whales this time, we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the morning cruise. The views from the ship are quite impressive, aren't they? We hope that next time you will be able to see some whales.
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。今回クジラを見ることができませんでしたが朝のクルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。船上からの景色もとても印象的ですよね。次回は是非ともクジラが見れると良いですね。
This was my first time climbing Diamond Head, and I wasn't sure about the procedures for the climb or how to get there, so I decided to book a shuttle plan. I signed up for a pickup at 6:20, but the day before, I received a notification that the time had changed to 7:20. I was able to confirm this change through a phone call and email from the hotel front desk, so I wasn't worried.
On the day of the pickup at 7:20, I arrived early and waited, and the car arrived right on time. The driver was a very pleasant man, and I was able to depart without any anxiety, making the climb enjoyable. There were children and elderly people climbing as well, but it was surprisingly tough. I think it's best to wear proper hiking shoes and clothing. (The night before, there had been rain and strong winds, but it was sunny in the morning. However, there were some muddy spots, so caution is needed during the rainy season.)
After finishing the climb and returning to the car, I was given a cold bottle of water. When I asked the driver, "We would like to stop by a nearby café on the way back, is it better to part ways here?" he immediately seemed to understand and asked for the name of the café, saying, "You can go ahead and drop you off there." Since it was a café near Diamond Head, I was dropped off there instead of at the hotel. I really appreciated the kindness and felt safe participating in this experience. Thank you very much. (On the way back from the café, I enjoyed a pleasant walk back to my hotel in Waikiki.)
ダイヤモンドヘッドに登るのは初めてで、登るための手続きもよくわからないし、現地に行くのにどうするか…と考えるのも面倒だったので送迎プランを申し込みました。6:20お迎えのプランで申し込みましたが、前日になって時間変更の連絡があり、7:20に変更に。その連絡はホテルのフロントからの電話とメールで確認ができたので不安はありませんでした。
当日は7:20お迎えだったので早めに待機しておりましたが、時間ぴったりに車が到着しました。とても感じのいい男性ドライバーさんで、不安なく出発→登山も楽しくできました。子供や年配の方も登っていますが、意外ときついです。きちんと登山しやすい靴・服装でいくといいと思います。(前日の夜に雨と強風が吹いており、当日朝は晴れておりました。ですが、少し足元がぬかるんでいるところがあったので、雨季は注意が必要です。)
登山を終えて車に戻ると、冷たいお水(ペットボトル)を渡してくださいました。そして、「私たちは帰りに近くのカフェに寄りたいので、ここで解散したほうがいいですか?」とドライバーさんに聞くと、すぐにそのカフェのことがわかったようでそのカフェの名前を言って聞いてくださり、「乗って行っていいよ」と言ってくださいました。ダイヤモンドヘッド近くのカフェなので、ホテルではなくカフェ近くで降ろしていただきました。とても親切で、安心して参加させていただけたことに感謝しております。ありがとうございました。(カフェの帰りはお散歩がてらワイキキのホテルまで歩いて帰りましたが気持ちよかったです。)
I saw some reviews mentioning that they didn't receive water, so if it’s not offered to you, I think it’s a good idea to ask. There was a cooler in the back of the car, and they handed it to me from t
口コミで、お水がもらえなかったと書いている方がいらっしゃるので、もし手渡されなかったら聞いてみるといいと思います。車の後ろにクーラーボックスがあり、そこから出して手渡してくださいました。
I chose a plan with a buffet, but I felt like the buffet time was a bit too long, so next time I go, I will skip the buffet. The selection at the buffet was sufficient. You line up and choose your food in order, and at the meat station (which had two types), they cut it for you right in front of you. There were several types of desserts, but I couldn't eat as much as I thought I would.
After the buffet, the time to move to the show venue and wait for it to start was a bit long, and I got a little bored, but once the show began, it was a lot of fun. There were hula dances, fire dances, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson performances, and I was never bored throughout. The singers were skilled, and the dancers were great too. The dancers changed costumes and came out multiple times. I was really impressed watching them. This was my first time seeing a show other than the free hula dance show, and I enjoyed it very much.
ビュッフェ付きのプランにしましたが、ビュッフェの時間が長く持て余してしまうような感じだったので、次回行くとしたらビュッフェなしにします。ビュッフェの内容としては十分な感じでした。列に並んで順番に自分で選んで取り、最後にあるお肉のコーナーでは(二種類ありました)目の前で切り分けてくれます。デザートも数種類ありましたが、思っているほど食べられませんでした。
ビュッフェのあと、ショー会場への移動・スタートまでの時間が長く、少し飽きてしまいましたが、ショーが始まるととても楽しかったです。フラダンス、ファイヤーダンス、エルピスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソン、終始全く飽きません。歌を歌う方もお上手で踊りもお上手。ダンサーさんも着替え・着替え、何度も出てきます。すごいなぁと感心して見ておりました。無料で見られるフラダンスショー以外でショーを見たのは初めてで、とても楽しかったです。
As others have mentioned, I think it would be good to have a jacket.
他の方の投稿にもありましたが、上着があるといいと思います。
Thank you very much for visiting our Rockafura with your spouse. We regret that the wait time between the buffet meal and the show was long and may have caused some boredom, but we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the meal and the entire show. Since this was your first experience with such a show, we are confident it has become a wonderful memory of your time in Hawaii. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のロッカフラにご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。ブッフェのお食事とショーの間の待ち時間が長く少々飽きてしまわれたことが残念でしたが、お食事とショー全体を楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。この様なショーは今回初めてとゆうことでハワイでの素敵な思い出になったかと確信しております。また次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
After arriving, I contacted dispatch and received a vehicle within about 5-10 minutes. However, there was a long wait for other passengers, so it took a total of about 30 minutes before we departed for the hotel. That said, I was satisfied overall because I was taken to the hotel, and once we left, the ride was quite smooth.
到着後ディスパッチの連絡をしたところ5-10分ほどで配車いただきました。ただ他の乗客待ちが長かったため、ホテルへ向けて出発するまでトータル30分ほどかかりました。ただホテルまで送ってもらえ、出発後はかなりスムーズでしたので全体的には満足です。
You can see stunning views of the sea and mountains. Riding a horse can be challenging until you get used to it, but this breathtaking scenery is something you can't see anywhere else. The horses are smart, and the female staff were kind as well. It's okay if your English isn't perfect.
海と山の絶景が見れます。馬に乗るので慣れるまで大変だけど、この絶景はここじゃなと見れないかな。馬はお利口です。スタッフの女性も優しかったですよ。英語はそこそこでも大丈夫で
We participated in a whale watching tour as a family of four. The size of the boat was large, it swayed little, and it was comfortable. The hospitality and the cake were delicious. However, it was a bit disappointing that we didn't see the whales we were hoping for.
But we were able to see Diamond Head and Aloha Tower from the sea, which can only be viewed from the land, and the vast ocean that stretched on endlessly provided breathtaking views that exceeded our expectations. Although we didn't see any whales, the stunning scenery we experienced more than made up for it.
I believe the various people from different countries who joined the tour were also satisfied. Since we participated from Japan, it’s difficult to visit again soon, but I look forward to joining again next time. Thank you very much.
家族4人でホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
船の規模も大きく揺れも少なく快適、おもてなしのケーキも美味しかったです。
ただ期待してた鯨が見れなかったのが少し残念です。
でも陸地からしか見れないダイアモンドヘッド、アロハタワーを海側から見れたり、ずっと続く広大な海海、期待以上の絶景の展開ばかりでした。鯨が見れなかったけれど、見られた絶景が十分カバーされていました。
一緒にツアーに参加していたいろいろな国々の方も満足されたと思います。
日本からの参加なので、すぐにまた訪れることは難しいですが、次に参加した時に楽しみにしたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Whales are whimsical.
I think you can expect a stunning view from the ocean side.
鯨は気まぐれです。
海側からの絶景は期待していいと思います。
Thank you very much for bringing your family aboard the Star of Honolulu. We are sorry that you were unable to see the whales, but we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the morning cruise. We also appreciate the wonderful photos you shared. The view of Diamond Head from the ship is truly exceptional, isn't it? Thank you for your positive review. We look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。クジラの生態が見れなかったのが残念でしたが、朝のクルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。素敵なお写真も有難う御座います。船上から見るダイヤモンドヘッドもまた格別ですよね。ポジティブな口コミも有難うございました。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
This was my third time participating, and depending on the timing and the people going, the condition of the sandbar varied, which made it enjoyable. I was able to see a lot of sea turtles 🐢. During our free time, I had fun doing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). The snacks, spam musubi, and drinks on the boat were plentiful. It was a tour that went by in the blink of an eye. The female staff were all lively and wonderful.
3度目の参加 行く人時期時間によりサンドバーの状態違い楽しめた
海亀🐢たくさん見れた
自由時間 SUPもできて楽しかった
船でのスパムむすび スナック 飲物充実 あっという間のツアーでした
スタッフ女性で皆さんイキイキ素敵でした
Check the weather. It might be better to avoid strong winds and rain.
天候確認 風きついや雨はやめた方がいいかも
Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Reef Tour for the third time. I'm truly happy that you were able to enjoy the different expressions of the sandbar on each visit, as the scenery changes from season to season and day to day. I look forward to the day we can meet again!
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーに3度目のご参加ありがとうございました。
時期はもちろんその日その日違った表情のサンドバーをその都度楽しんで頂けてほんとうに嬉しく思います。
またぜひお会いできる日を今から楽しみにお待ちしております。
We were so disappointed with our Sunset Dinner Cruise this week.
Why oh why, when a company has it just right, do they get greedy and take away the finesse?
Having taken the steak & lobster package last year, we were so looking forward to repeating the experience - but it failed to live up to expectations.
The singer couldn't sing; we had to queue for our starter (only lettuce plated at the table; the lobster was not prepared, we were provided with lobster crackers and a pick (not what we were expecting, dressed in our best clothes); there was no finger bowl or wet wipe; our steaks were cold and the server came so infrequently we did not get to use two of our drinks vouchers.
Shame on you.
Retire the piano player (or ask him NOT to sing)
Bring back the 'prepared' lobster
During the meal, there was a live ukulele performance that took requests, and there were also plenty of activities like hula and hula lessons, making it a truly enjoyable time. The food was even more delicious than I had imagined. On stage, I was able to see hula and Tahitian dance, and the performers who looked so much like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson brought back nostalgic memories. Despite being sleepy from jet lag, I was treated to an amazing performance. I definitely want to come back and see it again next time. Thank you very much!
食事の時ウクレレ生演奏でリクエストにも応えて頂き、またフラやフラレッスンなど盛りだくさんで本当に楽しいひと時でした。
ご飯も想像以上に美味しかったです。
ステージではフラやタヒチアンダンスも見れたしエルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンがすごーく似てたし曲やダンスも懐かしいし時差ぼけで眠かったにも関わらず最高のパフォーマンスを見せていただきました。
また来た時には絶対見に来たいと思いました。
ありがとうございました。
I think it would be good to have something to wear since the meals are on the rooftop.
食事の時は屋上なので羽織る物があるといいと思います。
Thank you very much for visiting our Rockafura with your spouse. Despite the fatigue from the time difference, we are very pleased that you enjoyed the meals and entertainment. We also appreciate your positive review and photos. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back in Hawaii.
この度は私共のロッカフラにご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。時差の関係でお疲れにも拘わらずお食事とエンターテインメントもお楽しみいただき大変嬉しく思っております。そして、ポジティブな口コミとお写真も有難うございました。又のお越しをスタッフ一同ハワイでお待ちしております。