Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Fern Grotto was absolutely beautiful.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/07 |
Reviewed by: ひろ
I had considerable hesitation because it was an expensive tour and my first experience on a helicopter, but I decided to book it thinking I might never have the chance to come again. However, once I was on board, the views were amazing, including the inside of the Kilauea volcano crater and the sight of lava flowing into the sea, which I couldn't have seen from a helicopter otherwise. I didn't feel the turbulence at all; it was much more comfortable than riding in a tour bus on the roads. The pilot's explanations were all in English, and honestly, I didn't understand much, but the scenery didn't need any words. I took a taxi from the Royal Kona Resort, and it cost about $100 one way, including the tip, so if the tour is your main purpose, it would be better to stay in the South Kohala area.
高額なツアーであることまた、ヘリコプター初体験であることから相当迷いはありましたが、二度と来れないかもしれないと思い申し込みました。
しかし、乗ってしまえばヘリコプターでし見る事ができないキラウエア火山の火口内部の様子や溶岩が海に流れ込む様子など景色は最高で、心配していた揺れなど観光バスで道路を走るより感じられずとても快適でした。
パイロットの説明は全て英語で正直サッパリ判りませんでしたがあの景色に言葉はいらないです。
私はロイヤル・コナ・リゾートからタクシーで行きましたがチップ込で片道$100もかかったのでこのツアーが主目的であれば宿泊はサウス・コハラ地域がいいでしょう。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Mey luvs Ka
it turn out better than we expected! if you are planning on vacationing in Maui, you must attend this Luau! it was very entertaining and the best I've seen! My husband love its and requested to attend again, on our next trip to Maui.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Previously, when I took a helicopter tour on Kauai, the American guests riding with me seemed to be having a great time chatting with the pilot. We were listening to a Japanese tape during our helicopter tour... even though it was the same price!! So this time, I chose Blue Hawaiian hoping for a Japanese pilot.
It was an experience beyond my imagination. Since I had been staying for a few days, it felt like we were looking down from above at the places we had traveled by car, and the Big Island was incredibly BIG. The vast black land, lava, lush green valleys, waterfalls, and pastures, and finally the coastline... I thought I might get bored after two hours, but the pace was so fast that it was really fun.
The Japanese pilot, Toshi, was the best!!
以前、カウアイ島でヘリコプターツアーに乗った際、
一緒に乗ったアメリカ人のお客さんは、パイロットさんと会話しながら、超楽しそうでした。私達は、日本語のテープを聞きながら・・・のヘリコプターツアー・・・同じ金額なのに!!と思い今度は、日本人パイロット希望でブルーハワイアンを選びました。
創造以上に素晴らしい、体験でした。
数日滞在後でしたので、車での移動をした所を上空より見て回る感じで、BIGアイランドは、超BIGでした。
広大な黒い大地、溶岩・緑あふれる渓谷・滝・牧草地最後は海岸線・・・2時間も飽きるかなあと思いましたが、展開が速いので、すごくたのしかったです。
日本人パイロットのTOSHIさん!!最高です
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Donna
Our experience with our Lei greeting was awesome. We had a woman named Melia (I think that is the spelling). She was wonderful. She was holding up the sign with our name and she was very visable and we were greeted with a welcoming smile and hug. After that she brought us to our luggage and waited there with us until we got our luggage and then she made sure we found our Ilima driver for our ride to our hotel. On the walk to the luggage she suggested some things to do and see while we were in Honolulu. Our experience was great and we would 100% recommend them to anyone!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very enjoyable, food was very good. Fire part of the program very good.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Fantastic!!!!
Our flight got in and hour early! They were there with smiles! Quality of the Leis were out of this world. Our greeter was polite and willing to do whatever was necessary to make our trip a memorable one. She offered to escort through out the airport if needed. She handled our 5 year old daughter as a princess and newly crowned hula girl.
You would be remiss if you do not spend the little required to have this memorable event in your travels.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/22 |
Reviewed by: don
Very informative, interesting and enjoyable. Would recommend to everyone
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Q-Texans
We enjoyed every minute of our visit there. Would make sure you look at the ocean and cove when you get there. We were having so much fun, didn't look, and couldn't see after dark. Food was plentiful. I think the best part was the show and the staff. They where wonderful and we truly felt like cousins.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was great. Our plane was 20 early and they were still there to greet us
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
One flight was cancelled, and we had to board a different flight. The presenter was waiting for us when we arrived and was very friendly and helpful even though we arrived later than planned.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very enjoyable and interesting! The naturalist was very knowledgeable and answered all questions posed by my grandchildren. The staff was very attentive to us.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
If you're traveling to Hawaii, I think you should definitely experience this at least once. While water sports and shopping can be done in other places, shows like this are unique to Hawaii. Not only was there a language barrier, but all the procedures and arrangements were tailored for Americans, yet I still enjoyed it. I was satisfied with both the food and the show. It would have been nice if the leis and photos were included in the participation fee instead of having to pay for them on the spot, as I wanted to feel like I was receiving a gift.
ハワイに旅行に来たなら、一度は体験するといいと思います。ウォータースポーツや買い物は他の場所でもできますが、こういうショーはハワイ独特のものなので。言葉の問題だけでなく、すべての手続きやしきりがアメリカ人向けにできていましたが、楽しめました。お料理もショーも満足しました。価格を上げてもいいから、レイや写真はその場でお金を出して買うのでなく、参加費に含まれているとよかったです。プレゼントされる気分を味わいたかったので。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Dar from San Diego
Nappy, our bus driver and tour guide, made our tour fun, friendly and informative! He is a great storyteller and really takes an interest in his guests. All day tours in large busses are often long and grueling but he took the time to get to make sure that everyone was safe and was able to enjoy each stop to the fullest. My cousin, who is a local but has never played 'tourist', thought he was wonderful! She said that she never thought taking an island tour could be so much fun. Mahalo nui loa, Nappy! You are 'no ka oi' and we love you!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good food. Good drinks. It was fun.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Not far from the shore, I was able to see the tails and backs of whales 4 to 5 times. Additionally, dolphins swam alongside the boat, and I was moved by their vitality, which is incomparable to what you see in an aquarium.
陸からさほど遠くない所で、鯨の尾びれや背中を4~5回見ることが出来ました。またイルカが船と一緒に泳いでくれ、水族館で見るものとは比較できないほどの躍動感に感動しました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/13 |
Reviewed by: C Quinn
This was the first Luau we had ever gone to and it exceded our expectations. The setting was amazing. It was truly a paradise. There were so many activities to participate in, the shows were beautifully performed, and all of the staff were so pleasant and helpful and the food was delicious. We have recommended it to everyone. It is an experience you don't want to miss. When we come back to Oahu, I know that the Paradise Cove Luau is one of the first things we will sign up for.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Michael
Had a very good time at the Luau. Booked Deluxe Dinner Package which was absolutely worth the extra money. VIP Service was excellent and frees yourself from queing for Drinks and Food so that you can give full attention to the Show, which was terrific. Must do during your stay.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our second time to Oahu and our second sunset cruise. The first time was with Navatek and that was a nice cruise but we felt that one was overcrowded (we upgraded our cruise on both trips). The cruise on the Star of Honolulu was much more expensive than our upgraded Navatek cruise so we were looking for a much improved experience.
The Star of Honolulu cruise was VERY personal as there were very few people who upgraded to the upper deck package. Matt and Captain Roy were extremely attentive and a pleasure to be around.
Unfortunately it was very overcast and the ocean choppy for our voyage but the dining experience was first class. The jazz show was phenomenal as well.
The coach ride felt like herding cattle, and at the price of our ticket I would expect a more personal form of transportation (I realize a personal car required an additional upgrade, but would have expected something more intimate than a full sized tour bus). There was little to no information given
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/04 |
Reviewed by: JoAnn, WA State
Our greeter, Leilani, was at arrival gate with 2 beautiful leis and a huge smile. She walked us to transportation after calling town car company, took pictures for us, and waited with us until the car arrived, never failing to smile and chat freely. The leis have lasted over 3 days and still look fabulous!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great tour. We had Keao as our guide and he was great!!!! He is very knowledgable and keeps the bus entertained. I would recommend this tour for everyone.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/28 |
Reviewed by: さいたまファミリー
It was convenient to hold the event at the hotel where we stayed. The weather was uncertain, but once you enter (they say no refunds even if it rains), seating is free, although the central seats are reserved and filled (there were reservation signs until the end, but many remained unoccupied). Most of the guests were foreigners, but there was no sense of discomfort. Upon entry, everyone could pour drinks from the bottles at the counter and enjoy unlimited drinks (there were no sample cocktails like in the photos). Before the meal, we all gathered to watch the ceremonial Kalua pig (steamed roast pork). The meal started buffet-style at each table, and the food was smoothly served. There was no explanation of the dishes, but they had a local flavor and were delicious.
The show began with the lighting of the torches, featuring Hawaiian and Tahitian dances, and there were plenty of opportunities for guest participation. The host, who had a different sense of engagement than what you would find in Japan, did a great job of energizing the show. Even though I didn't understand the English, it was an entertaining performance.
宿泊ホテルでの開催で便利でしたのでふんぱつ
天候が不安でしたが入場(入場すると雨でも返金しないそうです)席は自由ですが中央席は予約席で埋まっています(最後まで予約札が有るが多くは埋まらなかった)客はほとんど外人ですが違和感が有りません、入場すると各自飲み物をカウンターの酒ビン、ボール内より注いで飲み放題(写真のようなサンプルカクテルは無い)食事前のセレモニーカルーアピック(豚の蒸し焼き)を皆で輪になり見学、食事をビユッフェスタイルで席ごとに開始、料理はスムースに取れた料理内容の説明書は無く内容的にはローカル色がありおいしかった、
たいまつ点火でショーの開始、ダンスはハワイアン、タヒチアンなど客の参加ショーもふんだんに取り入れ特に進行役(日本人には無い感覚)がショーの盛り上げがうまく英語は分からないが面白いショーでした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Susan
I am afraid of heights and I was really afraid that I would have to close my eyes, like when I go to some of the i-max theaters. This was so great, it was peaceful and calm. I loved every minute of it and wished that it had lasted longer and my eyes never closed. I think that it is a great way to see the coast line, but also the mountains and the poi fields in Hanalei. I would do it again.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/27 |
Reviewed by: G
Me and my family had a blast at the luau. It was our first time to attend such a nice dinner party. We met a lot of cousins out there!!! =) One of the best shows we've seen as well. Double thumbs up to all the staff!!! Hangloose!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/26 |
Reviewed by: さいたまファミリー
We boarded the afternoon cruise and checked in at the pier office, which was easy to find in front of the ship. Onboard, there was a generous service of drinks, fruits, and snacks (though I wished the drinks had a bit more creativity). The deck was spacious, mainly filled with international guests, and we encountered whales (after departing, we saw wild dolphins and captured six photos of a humpback whale's tail). The staff's instructions, even in English, were entertaining and easy to understand. They were very attentive to the guests and engaged with us multiple times, making it a fun half-day experience.
午後発のクルーズに乗船、桟橋オフィス(乗船する船の前受付が分かりやすい)チェックイン、船上ではドリンク、フルーツ、スナックサービス(ドリンクの味にひと工夫がほしい)は豊富にありました、甲板も広く外国の人が主ですがクジラ遭遇(出港すると野生イルカに遭遇、ザトウクジラの尾尾を6回写真に収める)による前後左右のスタッフの指示が英語であっても面白おかしく分かり易かった、スタッフは客の対応も熱心で私たちにもなんべんも話しかけてくれた楽しい半日でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/26 |
Reviewed by: H Baxter
We highly recommend this luau - the whole family from age 7 to age 75 enjoyed it. The food was awesome, the gardens were beautiful and the dancing was amazing. I love that this is a family run business, and you can tell that they all really invest their time and care into every detail. Even grandpa Smith was out in the food line making sure the buffet was tidy and fresh. I was really impressed by the quality of the dancers! Some might say, though, that this is a bit on the "schmaltzy" side - it might not have the cosmopolitan feel of some of the other luaus, I certainly wouldn't say it was a romantic or upscale sort of thing - but I liked the old-time feel of it. Also, don't rush to get there, we arrived at the very beginning and took the tram ride through the gardens - then waited about an hour for the entertainment and refreshments to start.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/24 |
Reviewed by: HBaxter
We enjoyed this lazy trip down the river and learned a lot about the river on the way from the captain. The fern grotto was beautiful, though not quite as lush as it had once been (so don't expect it to look like the postcards you see! I guess the hurricanes did some damage). The entertainment at the grotto was also lovely - hearing the traditional Hawaiian wedding song (in Hawaiian) with beautiful harmonies was enchanting. I also love that this is a family run business, putting money back into the traditions of Hawaii and the families that reside there. We took our seven year old boy and nine year old girl, and grandma, and everyone enjoyed the trip.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/22 |
Reviewed by: WilderGuy
Best meal we had on the island, & the entertainment was really well done. This was our first trip to the Big Island for our 20th anniversary, so we were trying to pack in a wide variety of activities. A Luau was almost a must on the list of things to do. We were not sure what to expect, but the experience was one we wouldn't have wanted to miss. Very well done by everyone involved. Mahalo!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a unique experience for me because I have never been on any sort of cruise ship before. Although the waves were a little choppy, overall I had a great time. The food is great (one star), service is good, and the atmosphere is satisfying. Just a little advice for all the couples out there who want a special "one-on-one" type of evening, spend the extra money to get a table for two. If not, you may end up sharing a table with another couple. I lucked out and the couple that was supposed to show, didn't. This is also a type of outing that is geared more towards tourists. So this may not be so entertaining for many of the locals. It also does get a little chilly, so bring some sort of jacket (for the men), or a jacket/shawl (for women). Overall, I enjoyed the quality and experience this activity had to offer. I would definitely do it again sometime.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
the girl was very friendly, my daughter's flight was late but she was willing to wait.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/19 |
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