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I couldn't see any fish, let alone sea turtles. Everyone got bored and quickly went back on the boat, just cruising for the remaining time. It wasn't interesting, and I was freezing. The best memory was seeing a wild seal on the beach before getting on the boat. I'm disappointed.

ウミガメどころか、魚もろくに見えませんでした。
みんなつまんないから早々に船に上がり、あと残った時間クルージングしてるだけです。面白くもないし、寒くて仕方ありませんでした。
船に乗る前に砂浜で野生のアザラシを見れたのが1番な思い出でした。がっかり。

The staff is very friendly, and I felt completely at ease even as a first-timer. You can truly feel the majestic mountain range of Oahu. However, two hours is quite long, and I found myself getting sleepy while riding due to jet lag.

とても親切で初めてでも全く不安なしですよ。壮大なオアフ島の山並みを感じれます。しかし、2時間はさすがに長く、時差ボケ中だと騎乗しながらも眠くなってしまいました。

This time it was a trip with my wife, but during the last company trip, we stayed in Waikiki to participate in the Honolulu Marathon in 2017. We enjoyed the show back then, so I made a reservation to show it to my wife. On the day of the show, we added the buffet, but we were seated at the edge, and since it started to rain a little, we got wet. When I looked towards Sky Waikiki, I saw a big rainbow, and it was a very lucky day.
The show was consistently enjoyable, but I felt that MJ seemed a bit tired and chubby, and his movements lacked sharpness. Haha.

今回妻との旅行でしたが、前回会社の旅行で2017年のホノルルマラソンに参加する為、ワイキキに宿泊。その時に今回のショーを見て楽しかったので、妻に見せたいと思い予約をしました。当日ブュッフェをつけましたが端っこの席で、少し雨が降って来た為、濡れてしまいました。ふとスカイワイキキの方向を見ると大きな虹が見えて、とてもラッキーな日でした。
ショーは安定の楽しさでしたが、MJが少し疲れたのか、ぽっちゃりしていて、動きにキレがなかったように感じました。笑笑

We participated in a 150m parasailing experience with our family of five. We wore swimsuits and brought towels, our phones, $50 for tips, a GoPro, and credit cards in a beach bag. At the reception, we each signed in, and when it was time, we boarded the boat. Before us, the people who finished their experience gave tips at the end, but we handed the captain a tip of $50 at the time of boarding, expecting better service. We calculated $10 per person, totaling $50 for five people. A trio of Chinese passengers who boarded with us also gave some tips. There was a $20 bill labeled as a tip in the driver's seat, so I thought it was a reasonable amount.

The three Chinese passengers experienced it first. They asked me to film with their phone, so my second daughter, who is good at filming, took care of it. We split into two groups of two and three, so we filmed each other. My eldest daughter secured the GoPro to her wrist and filmed her experience as well. During the experience, we stored our belongings and shoes in the storage area under the boat. The captain also took many photos. After the experience, he showed us the photos, and if we liked them, we could purchase them for $40. He sent the data to our smartphones and gave us an SD card. We bought them as a memento of our trip. During the experience, we went up quite high, which was thrilling, but the view from the 360-degree perspective was amazing! We also made the customary landing on the water, getting a little wet, but we ended up not using the towels. Even in January, you can go into the sea, and it was a recommended activity.

家族５人で150ｍのパラセイリングに参加しました。
水着を来て、タオル、携帯、チップ用の50＄、ゴープロ、クレジットカードをビーチバッグに入れて持参しました。受付で各自サインをして、時間になったら乗船。私達の前に体験を終えた方は最後にチップを渡していましたが、私達はより良いサービスを期待して乗船時にキャプテンにチップを渡しました。1人10＄の計算で5人分で50＄渡しました。一緒に乗船した中国人の３人組もいくらかチップを渡していました。運転席の所にチップと書いて20＄挟んであったので、妥当な金額かなと思います。
最初に中国人の３人が体験。携帯で動画の撮影を頼まれたので、撮影の得意な次女が対応しました。私達は2人と3人で分かれて体験したのでお互いに撮影しました。長女はゴープロを手首に固定して体験動画も撮ってました。体験中は荷物と靴を船の下の荷物置きに入れておきます。キャプテンも沢山写真を撮ってくれます。その写真は体験後に見せてくれて、気に入れば４０＄で購入、スマホにデータ送信してくれ、ＳＤカードももらえます。私達は旅の記念に購入しました。体験中は、結構な高さまで上がるのでドキドキしましたが、360度の視界から見渡す景色は最高でした！お決まりの水面への着地もしてくれて、少し濡れましたが、結局タオルは使用しなかったです。1月でも海に入れますし、オススメのアクティビティでした。

I was told the hotel name by the receptionist before getting on. However, since the driver doesn't mention the hotel name, you might not realize it if you don't remember the general location of the hotel. Other than that, there were no troubles, and I was taken smoothly. The seats were spacious and comfortable.

受付の方にホテル名を言われて乗り込む形でした。しかしドライバーがホテルの名前までは、言わないので、ホテルの大体の場所を覚えておかなければ気付かないかもしれません。
あとはトラブルもなく、スムーズに送ってもらいました。広めの座席で快適でした。

Only authorized vehicles can enter down to the valley, so it's worth going. Basically, you receive explanations while remaining in the car, but it's not an ordinary drive as you cross rivers and navigate steep slopes. This time, I had elderly parents with me, and it was great that we could enjoy the sightseeing without any strain. It's also recommended for those with small children or anyone who may have some concerns about their physical stamina. We went there by rental car, and it was easy to arrive by setting the destination in the GPS.

渓谷の下までは許可された車両しか入れないので行く価値が有ります。基本的には車に乗ったままで説明を受けますが、川を車で渡ったり、急な坂道を登り降りするので普通のドライブではありません。今回は高齢の両親がいたのですが、無理なく観光できたので良かったです。小さなお子さんもそうですが、体力に少し不安のある方はおすすめです。レンタカーで現地に行きましたが、目的地に設定していけば簡単に到着しましたよー

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

On 11/09/2023 I went on this Pearl Harbor tour, and had a full day of education. This was my first time at Pearl Harbor, and I'm so glad I went with Polynesian Adventure Tours. They were on time for pick up, the bus was so comfortable, and the guide clearly enjoyed his job with how much information he shared on Hawaii.

When we arrived to Pearl Harbor we were given a map, that was so helpful! Each section of PH on the map was numbered, that kept me on track of the schedule of the day. Without this map I would have been so lost!

Each museum we were given plenty of time to read all the information, if you are a quick reader you may feel like it's too much time, but I felt like it was the perfect amount of time. My favorite was the submarine!!

Lunch was so yummy, and was a very generous proportion. Was served in the middle of tour which was perfect for giving me energy I needed for the rest of the day. Highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, because there is a lot of walking throughout the day.

I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a guided tour, and who isn't renting a car while on island.

Our family of 6 was excited about snorkeling and seeing turtles. My children and husband had never been before, so this was a perfect day with a Nick taking the kids through the water. It was a personal tour of the beautiful reef. My elderly parents preferred staying on the boat, but that was excellent too as Sam filled us in on all the history about the island. I would highly recommend taking the two-hour private charter as the attention to detail and attention to guests is unmatched. They had drinks and water for us.
What are you waiting for? Book your private charter today and experience your ocean snorkel on a level above the rest.

All three of us were surfing for the first time, and there were people from various countries in the same group lesson. Since my family was the only Japanese group, I felt a bit lonely at first, but we had one instructor dedicated to just the three of us, and he was fluent in Japanese, so we were able to enjoy surfing without any worries. I would like to try again when I go to Hawaii. The water was clear, the sky was blue, and we had the best time.

３人とも初めてのサーフィンで、さまざまな国の方々が同じグループのレッスンに参加されており、日本人は私の家族だけだったので、最初は少し心細く感じていましたが、私たち３人に１人の先生が専任でついて下さり、先生も日本語が堪能な方でしたので、なんの心配もなくサーフィンを楽しむことができました。またハワイに出かけたら、再度チャレンジしてみたいと思います。
水もきれいで、空も青く、最高の時間を過ごすことができました。

The meeting point was in a remote area. The view of Waipi'o Valley was amazing, but the directions to the meeting place were a bit unclear. However, I managed to search for the address and arrived just in time for check-in.

This tour takes you to places that are inaccessible to regular travelers, going down a steep slope in a four-wheel drive vehicle and driving through the river—an experience you can't have in Japan. Unfortunately, due to the rain, we could only see part of the waterfall, but I was overwhelmed by the magnificent nature. I created wonderful memories. The local driver was cheerful, and although the entire tour was conducted in English, I hardly noticed it and he treated us kindly, which was great. Thank you very much.

現地集合でしたが、辺境地でした。
ワイピオバレーの景色は最高でしたが、集合場所の案内が少し分かりづらかったですが、住所を検索して、なんとか時間に間に合って、チェックイン。

一般旅行者は通行止めでも、現地の方しか行けないところに入るツアーで、急な下り坂を四輪駆動車で降りて行き、川の中を突き進んで行くとても日本では体験できないツアーでした。
残念ながら滝は雨の為、一部だけしか見られなかったですが、壮大な自然に圧倒されました。
とても最高の思い出ができました。
現地のドライバーさんも陽気で、もちろん終始英語での案内でしたが、ほとんど気にすることなく、優しく接してくださり、良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

I was a little late for the scheduled meeting time, but when I called to inform them, they said they would wait for 20 minutes. I made it just in time to sign the agreement. It was a one-hour course as planned. My family of six participated, along with two others at the same time, making a total of eight of us setting sail. We were divided into two groups of three for the parasailing. In no time, we were up in the blue sky. It was an experience of just under 10 minutes while enjoying the best views. I thought it would be a short time before the experience, but since it was my first time, 10 minutes was just right. Thank you very much.

少し予定の集合時間に遅れてしまいましたが、遅れる旨の電話を入れると20分は待ってくださるとのことでした。
無事、間に合って同意書にサイン。
予定通りの1時間のコースでした。家族6人で参加しましたが、同時間に2名の方と参加で、計8名で出航しました。
6名を3人ずつに分けて、パラセイルを装着。
あっという間に、青空へ。
最高の景色を楽しみながら約10分弱の体験でした。少ない時間だなあーと体験前は思っていましたが、初めてだったので、10分弱でちょうど良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

After arriving on site as scheduled, the check-in process was smooth and stress-free. After watching the Japanese guidance video, we set off right away. The horses were well-behaved, and we enjoyed the scenery during the perfect two-hour ride. I have nothing to say but thank you for the wonderful time and views.

予定通りに現地に到着後は、
チェックインもストレスなく、スムーズにできました。日本語の案内ビデオを見て、すぐに出発。
お馬さんたちもお利口で、景色を楽しみながらピッタリ2時間のライディングでした。
何も言うことありません。
最高の時間と、景色をありがとうございました。

The tour was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable and personable.

It might be the same everywhere, but I was forced to wear a buoy around my waist and was bombarded with English instructions. Even when I wanted to get out because it was cold, they wouldn’t let anyone leave until everyone was in the water. If I tried to get out from another spot, I was redirected. It was a terrible place. It would be better if there were Japanese staff present.

どこも同じようなものかも知れませんが、腰に、うき具を付けらされ、一方的に英語でまくし立てられ、寒いから上がろうとしても、全員水に入るまでは、上がらせない。別の所から上がろうとすると回らされる、最低な所でした。日本人スタッフが居るところが良いですね。

I was surprised to see the bus driver, who departed from the hotel, using a mobile phone while driving on the highway. I was a bit anxious and fastened my seatbelt, praying that no accident would occur. Since the driver is a local, I hope they will implement measures such as having another tour guide accompany him.

ホテルから出発したバスの運転手が高速道路で携帯を操作しながら運転していたのにはビックリしました。ちょっとさすがに焦ってシートベルトを締めて
事故が起こらないことを祈りました。運転手は現地の人なのでもう一人添乗員を置くなど対策してもらいたいです。

The food wasn't very delicious. The guidance wasn't very good either. It felt like a conveyor-belt type of service. I felt a bit left out. I understand that the dishes are served on one plate, but it was disappointing that everything was mixed together. The show was good, though.

食事があまり美味しくなかったかな。案内があまりよろしくなかった。流れ作業で案内。ちょっとおいてけぼり感がありました。料理もワンプレートはわかりますが、みんないっしょにごちゃ混ぜ状態になって残念。ショーはよかったよ

This tour was one of my families favorite adventure while vacationing in Hawaii. James, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable, had a sense of humor, and did a great job with the photos. He shared some of his other work with our group and his photos are outstanding.
I would do this trip again! But I would pack some additional clothes; it was cold at that elevation.

The airport exit greeting was easy to understand, allowing for a stress-free boarding experience. There was no waiting from the greeting to departure, making it efficient in both time and cost.

空港出口の出迎えが分かりやすくストレスなく乗車出来た。出迎えから出発まで待たされることなく、タイパもコスパも良い。

I usually lack exercise, but I enjoyed it without feeling tired at all. I was worried about the round trip, but there were no problems with the tour. I was disappointed that I couldn't understand the guide's explanations because I'm not good at English. It made me realize that I should study English again, haha.

普段運動不足でしたが全然しんどくなく楽しめました。行き帰りも心配でしてたがツアーだと何も問題なかったです。ただ英語が苦手だったので案内人の説明が分からなかったのが残念でした。英語は勉強しようと改めて思いました笑

I requested a shuttle to a not very famous hotel in Waikiki (I entered the hotel name correctly), but I was dropped off at a different hotel with a similar name. It took me 30 minutes to walk from that hotel to my actual hotel, and it was impossible to walk while carrying my suitcase, so I ended up having to call an Uber. Please be careful when using this service.

あまり有名ではないワイキキのホテルに送迎をお願いしたところ（ホテル名は正しく入力しました）、名前が似た違うホテルで降ろされてしまいました。
そのホテルから宿泊先のホテルまで歩いて30分もかり、スーツケースを持ちながら歩くのは不可能な為、ウーバーを呼ぶ羽目になりました。
利用する際はお気をつけください。

We had the best time
Tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly
We learned so much about Hawaii and the big Island and astronomy
On the way we learned so much

Tour guide was exceptional
- always told us what was coming
- very organised
- everything was like clockwork

Everything was high quality and expert in every way

I can think of nothing to improve

This was my first time participating. The shuttle was over 15 minutes late, so I was really anxious about whether I was at the right meeting point. I thought that if there were a photo of the meeting place, it might reduce the number of people who are late.

I think the weather played a part, but the sea was very cold, which was tough for my daughters. If it was going to be this cold, it would have been nice to have a heads-up about bringing wetsuits for warmth. The local staff were very nice, and the sandwiches were delicious!

初めて参加しました。
送迎が15分以上遅れてたので、
集合場所がここであっているのか？
ずっと不安でした‥。
集合場所の写真があれば、遅れる人も減るのでは？
と思いました。

天気のせいもあると思いますが、
海がとっても冷たくて娘たちには厳しかった。
こんなに冷たかったらウェットスーツを用意したりできたので、寒さ対策も一言あると嬉しかったです。
現地の方の対応はとても良く、
サンドイッチもおいしかったです！

On the arrival date, I used another bus, but since it was closed on the return date, I used this service for the first time. I was relieved that we arrived almost on time. Since I was flying with Delta Airlines, most of the other passengers were returning to the mainland, which allowed me to enjoy the foreign atmosphere until the end. The driver spoke only in English, but he was very kind and accommodating. I would like to consider this service for my next trip's transportation.

到着日は他のバスを利用しましたが、帰国日は休業だったため、こちらを初めて利用させていただきました。ほぼ時間通りに到着したので安心しました。デルタ航空利用だったので時間的に他の乗客は本土へ帰る方々で　最後まで異国感を味わう事もでき楽しめました。ドライバーさんの会話は英語のみでしたがとても親切な対応をして頂きました。次回の旅行の送迎の候補に入れたいと思いました。

It was a kayak-only rental, but the relaxed atmosphere of being able to freely use snorkeling gear and bicycles until closing time was fantastic. I even encountered a sea turtle while kayaking, which was amazing! Transporting the kayak to the sea was quite challenging.

カヤックのみのレンタルでしたが、閉店までシュノーケルや自転車など自由に使って良いなどゆったりした感じが最高でした。
カヤックではウミガメにも遭遇できて最高でした！
カヤックを海まで運ぶのが結構大変でした。

Snorkeling with Mickey was so much fun! It was good to see that he was enjoying it as much as we were, even though it’s something he’s done many times. He really knows how to make you feel at ease while in the water, even for first time or lesser experienced swimmers. The activity itself was very cool. We got to see some interesting animals at the ocean floor, such as sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and even some fish. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking of signing up for it, and for such a reasonable price too. Surprisingly the photo’s actually turned out quite well too.

The overall experience was simply amazing!
It was my first time parasailing and the crew was very helpful and made us comfortable.
The view from above was spectacular and I’d surely recommend anyone and everyone to go for it!
Very safe and extremely exciting.
The kids enjoyed it too

I participated in the celebration of my 60th birthday.
I attended with my wife.
It was my first time horseback riding, and I was a bit anxious, but once I started, the horse was very intelligent, and I felt a sense of unity and reassurance, which made me very happy and comfortable.

In the midst of the wonderful scenery, I had an amazing experience feeling like I could play freely with the horse.

I am grateful to the accompanying staff.
Thank you very much.

還暦の記念で参加させていただきました。
妻と2人で参加しました。
乗馬は、初めてで少し不安もありましたが、乗り始めると、とても馬が利口で安心して一体感を感じるこができたのがうれしく気持ちよかったです。

素晴らしい景色のなかで、馬と程よく自由に遊べたという感覚で素晴らしい体験ができました。

随行スタッフの方に感謝です。
ありがとうございました。

[Before Boarding]
- The office had a restroom and a shop (selling original T-shirts, etc.).
- Before boarding, there was a camera check, and they reinforced it with zip ties to prevent it from falling. My companion was lent a GoPro handheld stick for free.
- I wore glasses and boarded as is, but my companion, who wore contact lenses, was offered sunglasses for free (with three options to choose from) to protect their eyes.
- Other carry-on luggage was handed over at the counter, and I received a key for a free locker.

[After Flight]
- I handed over the locker key and received my luggage over the counter.
- I was offered footage taken by the staff during the flight, but it wasn't pushy, and I left without purchasing anything (the footage I took myself from the first-class seat next to the cockpit is more memorable).

【搭乗前】
・事務所にはトイレと売店（オリジナルＴシャツなど）がありました。
・搭乗前にカメラのチェックがあり、落下しないよう結束バンドで補強してくれました。同伴者はGoProのハンドヘルドスティックを無償で貸してもらいました。
・眼鏡着用の私はそのまま搭乗しましたが、コンタクトレンズ着用の同伴者には目を保護するためにサングラスの無償貸与（３つから選択）がありました。
・カメラ以外の手荷物はカウンターで手渡し、無償ロッカーのキーを受け取りました。
【飛行後】
・ロッカーのキーを手渡し、カウンター越しに手荷物を受け取りました。
・同乗スタッフが撮影した飛行中の映像を斡旋されましたが、強引なものではなく、何も買わずに帰りました（ファーストクラス席＝操縦席横で自ら撮影した映像の方が思い出になるので）。

After arriving, we made a detour for about an hour, and when we reached the departure point, it seemed like they were waiting for us. Since we had informed them of our arrival flight, they must have been coordinating the transportation.

到着後、１時間ほど寄り道をしてから出発場所に着いたところ、私たちの到着を待っていたようでした。到着便を伝えてあったのだから、配車の調整をしていたのでしょうか。

How do I get from the airport in Honolulu to the hotel? If I could speak English fluently, I might be able to grab a taxi, but I made a reservation before leaving Japan, so I went straight to the hotel when I arrived. The pickup area was a bit hard to find, but it was okay overall.

ホノルルの空港に着いたら、どうやってホテル間で移動するのか?
英語が流暢に話せたら、タクシーを掴まえて乗れるかもしれないが、日本出国する前に予約して、着いたらそのままホテルへ、ちょっと乗り場が分かり難かったけど、まぁまぁでした。