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We participated as a couple over the age of 60. Since we were there, we decided to go to the top floor. We dressed in a way that didn't require us to touch the code. By the window, there were couples from various countries who seemed to be newlyweds, immersed in their own world, while the center seats were mostly families enjoying their meals, the scenery, and jazz. During the Memorial Day event, there was a sense of unity in celebration, but everyone enjoyed themselves at their own pace at their respective tables. Of course, we also had a leisurely and relaxed time.

The entrance to the stern was close, and it was great to see the fireworks as well as the hotel buildings on both sides. After the fireworks, when I held the door to keep it from closing like a doorman, everyone thanked me. Even a Japanese person said thank you, and we all laughed together as we realized we were fellow passengers. The food was delicious, and the portions were just right. My wife was also satisfied and very happy. Unfortunately, there was no welcome from the captain. I hope for improvement in that area. This year, I would like to try a different deck.

還暦を過ぎた夫婦２人で参加しました。折角ならと最上階へ。コードに触れない程度の服装で参加しました。窓際は新婚さんと思しき各国のカップルさんが、自分達の世界に浸り、センター席はファミリーが多く思い思いに食事、風景、ジャズを楽しんでいました。メモリアルデーイベントでは、お祝いで一体感となりましたが、各自のテーブルごとそれぞれのペースで楽しんでいました。勿論我々ものんびり、ゆったりの時間でした。

船尾への出入り口が近く、花火は勿論、ホテル群が左右に見渡せ良かったです。
花火の後、ドアマンの如くドアが閉まるのを抑えていたら、皆さんにサンキュウと言われました。日本人の方にも言われ、乗客の一人ですとお互い大笑いでした。
料理は美味しく、量も丁度良かったです。妻も満足し、大変喜んでいました。
残念ながら、船長出迎えは有りませんでした。改善を望みます。
今年は別のデッキにトライしたいと思います。

On the night of my arrival in Hawaii, I participated in the VIP course. It was less than a 10-minute walk from the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, even at a leisurely pace with my mother in her 60s, and I found the location easily.

When I showed the voucher screen on my smartphone, a Japanese staff member assisted me at the reception, and the process was smooth. There were also restrooms nearby, which was reassuring.

After attaching a sticker name tag to my clothing and heading to the designated seat, I was served a welcome Mai Tai and pineapple. The Mai Tai could be chosen as alcoholic or non-alcoholic. I thought the buffet would start right away, but it actually took some time as there were ukulele performances and photo opportunities before the meal.

Thanks to the VIP course, I was able to go to the buffet first. While it wasn't quite at the level of a hotel buffet, I thought there was a decent variety. The meat was delicious and there were many options. There was no Japanese beer available. The friendly staff constantly checked in and made sure we were taken care of.

When I heard that the meeting time was at 5:15 PM and the show would start around 7:40 PM, I worried I might have too much time to kill before the show, but while enjoying the meal and watching the dance, the time flew by. After the dance performance, it was time for the dessert buffet, and then we finally moved to the show venue.

The show venue was a bit chilly, so I was glad I brought a cardigan. Sitting in the front row of the VIP seats was too close to see well, so I moved to the second row. All the dancers had lovely smiles throughout, changing costumes and coming out multiple times. Elvis's vocal power was amazing, and he came down to the audience, which really got everyone excited.

At the beginning of the show, we were informed that photos without flash were allowed, but I was so focused on watching the stage that I completely forgot to take any pictures, which I regret.

The performance by the Michael Jackson impersonator was fantastic. He sang all of Michael's favorite songs, and it filled my heart with joy. At the end, I got to shake hands and take a photo together. It seems that those who purchased the paid commemorative photos taken during the meal could also get autographs.

It was a very satisfying night on my first day in Hawaii. I wanted to see the show again during my stay, but unfortunately, my schedule was full on other nights, so I gave up. I wish there had been a daytime performance as well. I'll look forward to it the next time I visit Hawaii.

ハワイに到着した日の夜に、VIPコースに参加しました。
滞在したハイアット・リージェンシーワイキキリゾートホテルから、60代の母とゆっくり歩いても10分以内で、場所もすぐ分かりました。
スマホのバウチャー画面を見せると、日本人の方が受付してくれ、スムーズな対応でした。
お手洗いもすぐ近くにあり安心です。

シールタイプのネームを服にはりつけ、案内された席へ行くと、ウェルカムマイタイとパイナップルが出され、マイタイはアルコール、ノンアルコールと選べます。
すぐにビュッフェがスタートかと思っていましたが、ウクレレを弾きに来たり、写真を撮りにきたり、食事まで意外と時間がかかりました。

VIPコースのおかげで、一番先にビュッフェを取りに行けました。ホテルビュッフェとまではいきませんが、ある程度、種類がある方だと思いました。お肉も種類が多くて美味しかったです。
日本のビールはありませんでした。
フレンドリーなスタッフ達が常に声をかけて、気にかけてくれます。

現地集合時間が17時15分でショーの開演が19時40分頃だと聞いた時は、ショーまで時間をもて余すのではと思っていたのですが、食事をしながらダンスを見ているとあっという間でした。
ダンスパフォーマンスが終わると今度はデザートのビュッフェになり、その後いよいよショーの会場へ移動です。

ショーの会場は少し肌寒く、カーディガンを持っていって良かったです。VIPシートの最前列だと近すぎて見えにくかったので、２列目に移動させて頂きました。
どのダンサーさん達も、終始素敵な笑顔で、衣装を変えては何度も出てきます。
エルビスさんの声量が凄かったのと、客席まで降りて来てくれて大盛り上がりでした。

ショーの最初に、フラッシュなしの写真撮影はOKと案内がありましたが、ステージを見るのに必死で、撮影するのをすっかり忘れてしまい１枚も写真を撮らなかった事を後悔しています。

お目当てのマイケル・ジャクソンさんのパフォーマンスは素晴らしかったです。マイケルの大好きな歌ばかりを歌ってくれて胸がいっぱいでした。
最後に握手と、一緒に写真を撮ってもらいました。食事の時に撮った有料の記念写真を購入した方には、サインもして頂けるようです。

ハワイ初日から、大満足の夜でした。
滞在中にもう1度ショーを見に行きたかったのですが、あいにく他の日の夜は予定が埋まっており、諦めました。
昼の公演もあれば良かったです。
また次回ハワイへ行った時のお楽しみにしておきます。

I highly recommend this company and their tours for their service and convenience. Each member of the crew was attentive and full of advice, facts about the area, and all clearly loved their jobs. The dock was easy to get to, no walking for miles to find an out-of-the-way pickup location. Finally, the food was delicious and it was nice not to have to bring my own. Same with the snorkeling masks and the sunscreen.

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

My husband and I were looking for a romantic way to cap off our week in Hawaii, and this was the perfect cruise for us. We were looking for something “quintessentially” Hawaiian and what is more iconic than a sunset dinner cruise? We are also both big history buffs, so we booked this tour based on the descriptions about the knowledgeable captain and crew, and they did not disappoint! They were full of commentary and stories about their island, and very patient answering all of our stupid questions. Mahalo and aloha, wish we could stay there!

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

My husband and two teenagers loved this kayak adventure! Our guides were very friendly, funny and calm. Jay was very informative and gave us a wonderful history lesson on the island and its culture. He did a wonderful job preparing us for our journey and guiding us through the river and ocean. We did make the journey to the farthest beach on the ocean and it was well worth it! We snorkeled with some sea turtles and enjoyed our time at the beach.

It was a great way to finish up our trip on Kauai. I appreciate all that our guides did to inform us and keep us safe as well as teach us about the island and its culture. I would highly recommend this!

Family had great time..had a little rain but it rains every day here in Honolulu and didn’t stop anything and had a rainbow after..would definitely recommend this Luau…

About 15 years ago, I participated in the same luau as an option on a tour, but back then it was outdoors, so I was a little disappointed that this time it was indoors. I arrived at the meeting place 30 minutes before the opening time, but there were already 7 or 8 groups ahead of me. While waiting, I was able to talk with an elderly couple from New Jersey who stood behind me, and thanks to their patience with my broken English, the time flew by until we entered the venue. Since I lined up early, the table we were guided to was right behind the high-priced tables, making it very easy to see the show. The food and drinks were delicious, and I was very satisfied with the spectacular show. If the yen becomes a bit stronger, I would like to participate again. At the end, I took a photo with one of the dancers from the show, and my wife was also very happy with the night. *I declined the commemorative photo taken at the beginning because it was expensive.

15年くらい前にツアーについていたオプションで同じルアウに参加したことがあったが、その時は屋外だったのが今回は室内だったのが少しだけ残念だった。
開場時間の30分前に集合場所に行ったが既に7〜8組が前にいた。
待っている際に後ろに並んだニュージャージーから来られていた年配の
ご夫婦と話をすることができ、片言の英語に付き合っていただいたおかげで
あっという間に会場となった。
早めに並んだので案内されたテーブルは高いコースのテーブルのすぐ後ろでとても見やすい席だった。
料理もお酒も美味しくいただき、圧巻のショーにとても満足することができた。
もう少し円高になれば、また参加したいと思った。
最後にショーのダンサー？の方と一緒に写真を撮っていただき、妻も大満足の夜でした。
※最初に撮っていただいた記念写真は高額のためお断りした。

Experience a 2-hour buggy ride!
With plenty of time, we took turns driving!

Anyone can drive if they have a Japanese driver's license!
Driving is easy, just like a golf cart, so anyone can do it.

Our handsome guide provided instructions in English.
Since we are not very good at English, there were many parts we couldn't understand, but he took lots of photos and videos for us!

The weather was unpredictable, and it started to rain, so having a raincoat would be nice! However, most people managed without one! We also didn't use a raincoat, but the buggy has a cover, so we didn't get too wet!

However, it was windy and cold, so we wore a hoodie over our tank tops and took it off at times!
This information is from early April 2024, so please keep it in mind!

バギーを2時間体験！
2時間たっぷりなので運転は交代でしました！

日本の免許証があれば誰でも運転できます！
ゴルフのカートのように運転は簡単で
誰でもできます。

イケメンガイドさんが英語で案内してくれました。
私たちは英語があまり得意ではないので
理解できないところが多々ありましたが
写真や動画をたくさん撮ってくださいました！

途中で雨が降ってきたりと
天気は読めないのでカッパがあったら
いいですね！でもほとんどの方が
カッパを使わずに過ごしてました！
私たちもカッパは使用せずでしたが
バギーはちゃんと上の部分があるので
そんなに濡れませんでした！

ただ、風が吹いていて寒かったので
タンクトップの上にパーカーを着たり、
脱いだりしました！
2024年４月上旬の情報なので
参考にしてください！

My friend really enjoyed it, so we decided to join the tour with transportation included. Since my friend came before the pandemic, it seems that some things have changed. We spoke with a guide who was wearing a badge from Japan and got an explanation, and we toured the center with the guided option. Thanks to the guide's arrangements, we were able to see almost everything in the park, and it was a fulfilling day. My friend said it was even better than the last time they visited, and we were able to have various experiences!

友達がとてもよかったのでもう一度行きたいとのことで送迎付きでツアー参加。
友達は、コロナ前のに来たので少し様子が変わってしまったようで日本のバッチをつけているガイドさんに声をかけて説明してもらい、ガイド付のオプションでセンター内を見学しました。ガイドさんのはからいで園内ほとんど廻れて充実した１日でよかったです。
友達も前回来たときよりも充実してたと言ってました、色々な体験もできました！

Loved the tour and was fun to see where all the movies were shot! Our guide was amazing! Would highly recommend going with your family! We only did the movie tour but there are a lot of other tours that seemed great!

This was an amazing place with very informative information about Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Somoa, Hawaii, and other Polynesian islands. The Gateway Buffet was good with good variety and the Ha Life of Breath show was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend visiting!

While my child was playing alone, a local child came over and played together with them a lot! Although some areas closed due to the strong wind, the slides and kids' area were well-equipped, and there were about three staff members in each area, which made me feel safe.

子どもが1人で遊んでいたら、現地の子が声をかけてくれて、たくさん一緒に遊んでくれました！
風が強くて、途中からクローズしてしまった所もありましたが、滑り台もキッズエリアも充実していて、監視員さんが1エリアに3人くらいいて安心です。

My hubby and I took our 9 and 5 year old on this Sandbar trip. It was a short boat ride out & the kids never got motion sickness.

Tour guide was very thoughtful and had a bunch of water toys for everyone, we had canoes, SUP, volley ball and various water sports stuff to go around.

It took 3-3.5 hours which is just perfect and right when we got tired it was time to head back.

The band playing music was very good and this is a nod to the singer as he was clearly a talent and easy on the eyes

This trip was great!! Just enough tabs priced reasonably oh and bring your own snacks & booze!! That was cool they let us pack our own munchies!

We enjoyed the cruise very much very enjoyable nice weather

I participated around mid-March.

First of all, I found it most inconvenient that there was no pick-up service from the hotel in the Waikiki area. Since we were a group of ten, it would have been nice if they could have come to pick us up. The pick-up location was sent via SMS around 6 PM the day before, but it was written in a way like “◯◯ave. bus stop” instead of providing a map or address, which made it a bit unclear.

After getting off the bus and transferring to the boat, there were only orange juice and donuts available on board. I had seen photos and thought there might be muffins too, but it was just donuts!

When we arrived at the beach and entered the water, the water level was up to the shoulders of adults, so if you had small children, it was concerning to think about bringing smartphones or anything like that into the water. To top it off, we had two hours of free time, but the water temperature in mid-March was too low, and both adults and children were too cold, so we got out after just 40 minutes.

I don't think I will do this again!

3月中旬頃参加しました。

まず、ワイキキ地区のホテル泊でしたがホテルまでの送迎では無かった事が一番不便に感じました。
10人で利用したので、ホテルまで迎えに来てくれても良さそうですが…。
送迎場所も前日の18時頃SMSで来て、しかも地図や住所ではなく“◯◯ave.bus stop”みたいな書き方だったので少し分かりづらかったです。

バスを降りて船に乗り換えて、船の中にはオレンジジュースとドーナツだけありました。
写真を見ていたのでマフィンもあるのかな？と思っていましたが、ドーナツオンリーでした！

船が着いて海に入った時は、大人でも肩くらいまで浸かるような水位で小さな子ども連れの場合万が一の事を考えるとスマホなどは持って入れる余裕はありませんでした。
また極め付けは、2時間の自由時間がありましたが3月中旬の海は水温が低すぎて子どもも含め大人も寒すぎて40分で上がってしまいました。

次はやらないと思います！

I participated with six female friends in their 60s. On the moving boat, we all got excited with live performances and singing. During snorkeling, we were able to see schools of colorful fish up close, which was amazing. We also participated in activities like stand-up paddleboarding. The staff were very attentive during the activities, so even though it was my first experience, I had a fantastic time. Overall, I felt that all the staff were very welcoming to us participants.

60代の女友達6人で参加しました。移動の船内では、生演奏や歌で乗客みんなで盛り上がりました。シュノーケリングでは、色鮮やかな魚の群れが、本当に近くで見られて最高でした。サップなどのアクテビティにも参加しました。アクテビティでは、スタッフの方々がいろいろ気をつかってくれたので、初めての体験でしたが、最高に楽しめました。とにかく、スタッフ全員が私たち参加者をもてなしてくれた気がしました。

The tour starts before 6 AM and you can return to the hotel around 10 AM. The guide was very kind, and I was satisfied. They took care of every detail, making it easy for first-timers to participate with peace of mind. When I was about to be swept away by the tide, they quickly pulled me back. The snack we had after coming out of the water was spicy and delicious. They also took a lot of photos!
However, the price is a bit high for Japanese people, and the additional tip is a burden. Considering the weak yen and the cost of living in Hawaii, it can't be helped. Next time, I will visit when the yen is stronger!

早朝6時前からのツァーで10時ごろホテルに帰れます。ガイドの方とても親切で満足です。細かいところまでお世話いただき初めての方でも安心して参加できます。潮に流されそうになったらすぐに手を引いて引き戻していただきました。海から上がった時にいただいたスナックがスパイシーで美味しかった。写真もたくさん撮っていただきました♪
しかし、日本人には値段がお高め、更にチップ必要なのは負担です。円安やハワイの物価を考えると仕方ないのですが。次回は円高の時に伺います笑

On March 22, my family and I participated. Dan was our guide. His Japanese was very good, and he made jokes that were funny, allowing us to enjoy our time during the trip. I felt that Dan really thought about how to make us happy and have a good time. Hanauma Bay was incredibly beautiful. It was a great memory to see the seals taking a nap. Thank you very much.

3月22日に家族で参加させて頂きました。
ダンさんにガイドして頂きました。日本語がとても上手で冗談も面白く移動中も楽しく過ごす事が
出来ました。ダンさんは、どうしたら喜んでくれるか、楽しんでくれるかを考えてくれる方だと感じました。
ハナウマ湾　凄い綺麗でした。お昼寝しているアザラシも見れて良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

The guide was excellent, the river and surroundings were breathtaking. Unfortunately, high winds and a rising river stopped our paddles without ever seeing the falls. Weather is unpredictable, but since we paddled twice as hard against the winds, it was exhausting. Thought there might be a discount of some kind since our 4 hr. tour only lasted 2 1/2. Better luck next time, I guess. Would do it again with better conditions.

This tour is wonderful. Waipio Valley is an incredible place, and the tour guide (who grew up in the Valley and lives there still) was phenomenal.

I had the best experience riding horses in a wonderful landscape!

However, the transportation was disappointing. I didn't know that there were only a limited number of buses at specific times, and there was no prior explanation about this. It was only when I arrived on the day that I was handed a paper stating the time of my return bus. Since I wasn't informed in advance, I couldn't even cancel.

Of course, I can tolerate some waiting time, but this was beyond reasonable. It was terrible to wait for over 2.5 hours for the shuttle bus with nothing to do! If the schedule was going to be like that, I would have liked to know beforehand.

Since it was such a waste of time, I called an Uber and went home immediately. I asked if I could get a refund since I didn't take the bus, but I was told there would be no refund due to the cancellation policy. I thought they should have informed us about the shuttle bus waiting for nearly three hours, but there was no point in saying anything, so I just accepted it.

The transportation fee for a large tour bus carrying many people was quite high. If there are multiple people, it's much cheaper, faster, and more efficient to use Uber for round trips.

What should have been a great experience was tarnished by poor management.

素晴らしい風景の中を乗馬ができ、最高の体験でした！

ただ、残念なのが送迎。
指定時間に決められたバス本数のみの送迎だとは知らず、そういった事前説明もなし。当日現地についてから、あなたの帰りの送迎バス時間は何時ですと
書かれている紙を渡されて初めて知ります。事前に知らないのでキャンセルすることすらできません。

もちろん多少の待ち時間は許容できますが、常識を超える長さ。
やることもないのに、ただただ2.5時間以上も送迎バス待機はあまりにひどい！
そういう時間スケジュールになるのなら、事前に教えていただきたかった。

あまりに時間が無駄なので、Uberを呼んですぐ帰りました。
バスに乗らないから返金してほしいときいてみましたが、
当日キャンセルだから返金はないとキャセルポリシーを説明されました。
じゃ、3時間ちかく待たせる送迎バスですと事前に知らせてよって思いましたが、言っても仕方ないので泣き寝入り。

送迎料金が大型観光バスで大人数を運ぶのに、かなりの高額。
複数人いるならUberで往復いくほうが、安くて圧倒的に速く効率的。

せっかくの良い体験のはずが、運営がよくなくて印象が損なわれました。

First, we practiced in the garage before exploring the city and the coastline. The instructor and guide, while wearing an earpiece, ensured our safety and made the experience enjoyable. Riding the Segway, they provided interesting explanations, and at Instagram-worthy spots, we stopped to take photos, which was very kind of them. The shop owner's family was also fun, and they offered advice on places and restaurants to visit in Hawaii.

最初にガレージで練習をしてから街や海沿いなどを回ります。
インストラクター兼ガイドの方がとインカムを耳につけながら、
安全も確認しながら楽しく回れます。
セグウェイにのりながらも、いろんな説明をしてくださる話も面白く、
インスタ映えするところでは立ち止まり、写真もとってくださり、
すごく親切でした。
お店のオーナーファミリーも楽しい方々で、ハワイで行きたい場所とかレストランとかいろいろ相談にのってくださり、アドバイスいただきました。

The level of impersonation is high. For those over 60, they can really relate to Elvis and Michael, as they are from the same generation. There were young men and women from Western countries in the center of the audience, cheering loudly. I wonder if they were planted there, as is often seen in American show business? Well, it seems that in Japan, when ticket sales are sluggish, promoters often arrange for this kind of thing... But they really livened up the atmosphere. I'm very impressed. My companion has a small appetite, so we only attended the show without having a meal. Since others had a buffet set, it was very helpful to have just the show option. Lastly, I've seen hula and Polynesian dance at places like the Tokai Hawaiian Center and Ikawa Island, so I wasn't particularly moved by that, but the rock segment was really good. I recommend this show over other hula shows.

モノマネのレベル、高いです。60歳以上の老人には、エルビス、マイケルと同世代のため、とても共感できます。欧米系の若い男女が観客席中央にいて、大きな声援を上げていました。あれは米国のショービジネスによく見られる、
サクラかな？まあ日本でもチケットの売れ行きがパッとしない場合、興行者側が良く手配しているようですが・・・。でもよく場を盛り上げてくれています。とても感心です。同行者が少食なもので食事はとらず、ショーのみでした。他がバイキングとセットなので、ショーのみはとても助かります。最後にフラやポリネシアダンスは常磐ハワイアンセンターや行川アイランドで見ているのでこれといった感動はなく、ロックのところがとてもいいです。他のフラショーよりこちらをお勧めします。

Excellent adventure with family!! Love the vibe and staff.

Mahalo!!!

Beautiful setting for a Maui experience! A chance to see all of those native Hawaiian creatures you might have not seen on a snorkeling adventure. Nicely positioned in the Maalaea Harbor which includes shopping and dining experiences and is the departure point of many of Maui's tours.

Had awesome guides, great group we were paired with. Highly recommend for those that like adventure. Do not recommend for elderly or young children

This was such a fun excursion that my friends and I did in Hawaii! we all had so much fun and agreed it was the best thing we did our entire trip. They provide food and all the gear to snorkel or paddle board. The weather wasn’t the nicest when we went (cloudy) but we still had so much fun, and the staff was so nice!

It was a cool experience. We seen all kinds of fish, turtles, starfish and a shark. Definitely worth the experience the crew was great and knowledgeable. I would definitely go again

I have always wanted to go to Heaven's Beach, and this time my wish came true! The weather was cloudy, but I enjoyed the friendly staff, beautiful boat, and activities like SUP! The drinks, snacks, and spa rice balls were delicious as well. There are staff members who understand Japanese, so I felt安心して楽しめます! I also want to see the scenery on a sunny day, so I made a reservation to join during my summer trip to Hawaii. I'm looking forward to it!

ずっと天国の海に行きたかったので今回、念願叶いました！お天気は曇りだったのですが、フレンドリーなスタッフと綺麗なボート、SUPなどのアクティビティを満喫しました！ドリンクとスナック、スパむすびも美味しくいただきました。日本語がわかるスタッフもいるので安心して楽しめます！
晴れた日の景色も見たくて夏のハワイ旅行でも参加しようと予約しました、楽しみです！

I decided to go whale watching at my father's request. After comparing several tours, I chose this one. The whale watching tours offer small, medium, and large boats, and I opted for the large boat this time due to concerns about seasickness. I wondered if I would get seasick, but I didn't at all. I was worried because the guide only spoke English, but even I, who don't understand English at all, was able to enjoy it! There were many whales, and I was moved to see more than I had imagined. The boat has four levels, and I enjoyed the different views from each floor. I also appreciated the shuttle service to the boat.

父の希望でホエールウォッチングに行くことに。
何個かのツアーと比較して、こちらに決定。
ホエールウォッチングのツアーには小型船、中型船、大型船とあり、こちらは大型船のツアー。
今回は船酔いを心配して大型にしました。
船酔いするかな？と思ったけど、全然そんなことありませんでした。
ガイドは英語のみなので心配しましたが、英語をまったく理解出来ない私でも楽しめました！
クジラもたくさん来ていて、想像以上にたくさんのクジラを見ることが出来て感動。
こちらの船は1階から4階まであって、それぞれの階で見たのですが、見え方が違ってそれも楽しめました。
船までの送迎があるのもありがたかったです。