All Reviews for Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

I have been to Hawaii many times, but the chief's talk in this show was very interesting, and I would like to participate again.

ハワイには何回も来ていますが、このショーのチーフのトークがたいへん面白くてまた参加したいと思いました。

The show was powerful, but it wasn't particularly moving. However, I had a great time taking photos and interacting with the dancers. If you're staying in Kona and want to enjoy a meal while watching a luau show, I think it's definitely worth participating. As for the food, there were not many dishes that I found delicious.

ショーの迫力と言いますか、それほど感動する物ではありませんでしたが、
ダンサーの方々と写真を撮ったり、触れ合う時間があったので、全体的には楽しかったです。
宿泊地がコナで、ルアウショーを見ながら食事がしたいという希望があるならば、十分参加する価値はあると思います。
料理については、おいしいと思える物が少なかったです。

I could only see the whale's fins and tail, but the deep blue, beautiful sea was stunning! Also, there were so many people that when the whale appeared, everyone crowded to that side, so I couldn't take many photos of the whale!

クジラは手や尾しか見れなかったのですが、真っ青で綺麗な海がとてもきれいでした！
また、人数がとても多くてクジラが現れるとそっち側に皆が寄るのでクジラの写真はあまり撮れなかったです！

all the staff were friendly and great. The submarine ride was great and educational.

I was able to see the whales! However, they were too far away, just barely... I was hoping for splashes like in the photos, so I was a bit disappointed.

くじらは見れました！
しかし、遠すぎて、かろうじて・・・でした。
写真のような波しぶきを期待しちゃったので、
ちょっと残念でした。

Our limo driver was courteous and professional. He called when he as outside of our hotel. He made sure that we were comfortable. He even helped to locate the minister and photography for our vow renewal on the beach. We would highly recommend this company.

Last year, I experienced the sunset and stargazing on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, and I loved it so much that this year I decided to challenge myself with Haleakalā on Maui. I didn't have high expectations since Mauna Kea is much taller, but I was extremely satisfied.

I was picked up from the hotel and we started with a drive through the town of Lahaina. We took a short break at Krispy Kreme in Kahului (which also has a location in Osaka) while waiting for participants coming from a different direction. Just when I thought everyone had arrived, we learned there was one more pickup location. Unfortunately, we had a bit of trouble meeting up with that person, but we ended up connecting at the club. We had initially planned to go to the club ourselves, but we ran out of time, so it was lucky that the tour included a stop there.

On the way to Haleakalā, it started to rain, but trusting the guide's words that it would be clear at the top, we headed straight up. (In reality, we took breaks to acclimatize to the altitude, but we felt like we were on a direct path.)

When we reached the summit, there was still a bit of time before sunset, so we prepared while listening to the guide's explanations. The orange hues gradually intensified until the sun was finally hidden behind the clouds. At Mauna Kea, the sun set over Haleakalā, so I had imagined it sinking behind the mountain on Maui, but this was majestic in its own way and truly special.

After dinner, we did some stargazing. While learning the names of stars and constellations, we observed various celestial bodies, including Saturn, through three telescopes, and we even spotted artificial satellites and shooting stars. The clouds that had looked like a sea of clouds during sunset cleared up, revealing the city lights, but they weren't bright enough to obscure the stars, so we could enjoy them with the naked eye.

As for the sunset, it's hard to choose between Mauna Kea and Haleakalā, but for stargazing, Haleakalā is definitely superior. Perhaps it was because of the great location, but there were no other groups around, and we weren't disturbed by car headlights, allowing us to fully enjoy the celestial view. I definitely want to participate again the next time I visit Maui.

昨年、ハワイ島のマウナケア山でサンセットとスターゲイジングを体験して、非常に気に入り、今年はマウイ島のハレアカラ山にチャレンジしました。標高でいえばマウナケアのほうがずっと高いので、大きな期待はしていなかったのですが、大満足でした。
ホテルでピックアップしてもらって、とりあえずラハイナの街を車中見学。カフルイのクリスピードーナツ（大阪にもあるけど）で違う方面からくる参加者を待ちながら、小休憩。メンバーがそろったかと思いきや、もう１箇所でピックアップがあるとのこと。その人とは待ち合わせがうまくいかずクラで落ち合いました。クラも自分たちで行こうと思っていたのですが、時間がなく断念したところだったので、ツアーで寄れてラッキーでした。
ハレアカラへの途中で雨が降ってきたのですが、上に行けば晴れているという言葉を信じ、一路頂上へ。（実際には所々で高さに慣らすために休憩を取っていますが、気分は一路）
頂上に着いた時には、サンセットにはまだ時間が少しありましたが、ガイドさんの説明を聞きながらスタンバイ。徐々にオレンジ色が強くなり、ついに太陽が雲に隠れてしまいました。マウナケアでは、ハレアカラのほうに日が沈んだので、マウイ島の山に沈むのを想像していたのですが、これはこれで荘厳な趣があってまた格別でした。
食事の後は、星空観測。星の名前や、星座の名前を教えてもらいながら、３台の天体望遠鏡で、土星をはじめいろいろな星を観測、人工衛星も流れ星も観測できました。サンセットの時には雲海のようにあった雲も取れ、街の明かりも見えてきましたが、星空が見えなくなるような強い光ではないので、肉眼でも十分楽しめました。
サンセットは、マウナケアもハレアカラも甲乙つけがたいけど、星空については、ハレアカラのほうがダントツにいいです。見た場所がよかったからか、他のグループはいなかったし、車のヘッドライトに邪魔されることもなく、思う存分天プラを楽しめました。次にマウイ島へ行った時にもぜひ参加したいと思っています。

I feel that the water's transparency is low. However, the children seemed satisfied as they were able to ride in a submarine and see fish and a sunken ship. I thought it might be short, but it seemed to be enough for the kids.

海の透明度が低い気がします。
でも子どもも潜水艦に乗って、魚や沈没船を見れて満足してそうでした。短いかなと思いましたが、子どもには十分そうでした。

It's not just about watching the show and eating Hawaiian food at the buffet; activities before the show and meal, such as hula, poi ball, lei making, and tattoos, are also enjoyable. It feels like you can experience Hawaiian culture with all your senses. However, everything is in English (and spoken very quickly), and there are very few Japanese guests. If you want to fully enjoy the luau, I, with my middle school level English skills, struggled to keep up. Ah, I wish I had better English skills!

ショーを観て、ビュッフェでハワイアンフードを食べて〜というだけではなく、フラ、ポイボール、レイメイキング、タトゥー等々、ショーや食事の前のアクティビティーが楽しい。ハワイの文化を五感で体験できるといった感じ。ただやはり全て英語（しかも超早口）、日本人のお客さんもとても少ない。ルアウをフルに楽しもうと思ったら、英語力中学生レベルの私は、ついて行くのに精一杯でした。あぁぁ英語力が欲しい！

The cruise was excellent. We saw dolphins on the way out and on the way back. When we anchored we had about 2.5 hours to snorkel, jump off the boat and play with the various water equipment. The kids particularly enjoyed using the paddle board. The breakfast and lunch was great and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend this trip.

The Independence Day fireworks were beautiful, even though I didn't expect much since I was in a foreign country. They lasted a full 15 minutes and were really stunning. The final crew and staff dance performance felt a bit over the top, but it was fun.

独立記念日の花火，外国だからとあまり期待していませんでしたが，たっぷり15分間，すごくきれいでした。
最後のクルー，スタッフそろってのダンスパフォーマンスは少しやり過ぎかな？
でも楽しかったです。

I was able to slowly take breaks while climbing 3000 meters, and I felt at ease reaching the summit. I was also able to see stars through a wonderful telescope. They provided chairs, warm clothing, and blankets, allowing me to fully enjoy the starry sky. I would like to participate again.

3000m上るのに、ゆっくりと休憩をとっていただき、安心して頂上まで行くことができました。素晴らしい望遠鏡でも星を見せてもらうことができました。
椅子や防寒具・膝掛けも用意していただき、満点の星空を満喫できました。
また参加したいです。

Great crew, wonderful experience, saw dolphins at a distance

I couldn't find the check-in location, and before I knew it, there was a pretty long line for check-in. Even with a reservation, you need to line up early to get good seats, so be careful.

チェックイン場所が分からず、気づいたらチェックインのためのかなり長い列ができていた。予約していても早くから並んでいないと良い席は取れず注意が必要。

Really enjoyed the show! Food was...ok. Would recommend based on the entertainment factor.

Thank you very much for yesterday!! The conditions were great. I was able to enjoy the sunset, the Milky Way, and Mars and Saturn to the fullest. This was all thanks to Yamauchi-san's heartfelt hospitality. You took care of every detail to ensure we enjoyed ourselves, from physical well-being to mental aspects, and the communication among the members (this time, a very lucky group of girls?!). I truly appreciate it.

I heard so many stories, and it became an unforgettable memory filled with laughter and tears. I will definitely come back again!! Please take care of yourself.

昨日はありがとうございました！！
大変コンディションが良かったとの事。サンセットから天の川・火星土星まで最高に楽しむ事が出来ました。それも山内さんの心のコモッタ「おもてなし」があったから。体調～メンタル面、一緒に参加したメンバー（今回は最高に運が良い女子軍団？！）のコミュニケーション等、細部にわたって楽しむためのケアをしてくださいました。本当に感謝です＾＾
たくさんのお話を聞かせていただいて、笑いあり涙あり忘れられない思い出になりました。
またリピートします！！
どうかお体に気をつけて。

Very nice crew and boat. Good food and alots of toys .To many rules over all great time ..

This was my several times visiting Hawaii, and since there was a whale watching tour available, I signed up with high expectations.

We were able to see the whales spouting water and occasionally showing their tails in a location not far from Honolulu, but there were no jumps or anything like that; it felt more like they were swimming gracefully, which lacked a bit of excitement. So, I was a bit disappointed...

However, the weather was nice, and I didn't have to worry about seasickness. Among the boats around us, the Star of Honolulu was the largest and most stylish!

Next time, I definitely want to see them jump and get my revenge!

何度目かのハワイで、ホエールウォッチングの設定がある時でしたので、期待して申込ました。
ホノルルからさほど離れていない場所で潮を吹くところや尾びれをちらっと見せたりと見ることは出来ましたが、ジャンプするとかは無く優雅に泳いでる感じで迫力に欠けたかなという事で、う～ん！少し残念・・・
でも、お天気も良く船酔いする心配もなく、周りにいた船のなかでは一番大きくてカッコイイスターオブホノルル号でした！
次回はぜひジャンプを身にリベンジしたいです。

Was a beautiful experience. The people were kind and fun loving. The dancers were incredible and the food was delicious!! Very happy we got to see this luau I would go again and recommend it to anyone!!!

My family and my in-laws attended this event. Everyone enjoyed the food and the dancers. I thought the banana bread (very yummy!) was better than any of the dessert choices. All the performers looked like they really enjoy what they are doing.

Since my first visit to Maui for the millennium in 1999, I have returned four times over 14 years, and this time I finally made it to Haleakalā. Thinking it might be my last chance, I joined a tour. Maui is a healing island, and I spent my days relaxing, but at the summit of Haleakalā, I experienced not only its beauty but also the harshness of nature. The crater visible through the clearing mist and the clouds dyed in crimson were truly moving.

The paved road goes up to 3,000 meters, allowing even the elderly to reach the summit without having to walk, which is reassuring. I was also impressed by the well-maintained restrooms.

The starry sky was absolutely stunning. It was like a natural planetarium, with a sky full of stars! It was my first experience of this kind. The constellations were clearly visible, and I was able to see the Milky Way through a telescope, which was amazing. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to see it from the summit.

Thank you, Mr. Yamauchi, for your assistance.

Parents always worry about their children, no matter how old they are. The best way to show filial piety is to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Thank you very much.

１９９９年ミレニアムをマウイでと初めて訪れてから１４年４回目で念願のハレアカラ
最後のチャンスと思いツアーに参加しました。
マウイは癒しの島、毎日のんびりと過ごしていましたが、ハレアカラ山頂では美しさもさることながら大自然の厳しさも体験しました。
霧の晴れ間に見えたクレーター、紅に染まる雲海、感動でした。

３０００メートルまで舗装された道路、歩く事無く山頂まで行くことが出来高齢者も安心です。
整備された水洗トイレにも感心しました。

星空が又最高。天然のプラネタリューム、まさに満天の星！初めての体験です。
星座も形がハッキリ分かり天の川も天体望遠鏡で見せてもらえ最高でした。
欲を言えば山頂で見たかったです。

山内さんお世話になりました。

親はわが子が幾つになっても気がかりです、元気で何不自由なく暮らしている事が最高の親孝行ですよ。

本当に有難うございました。

On December 30, 2013, I participated with my family of six. Whether or not we encounter whales is purely a matter of luck, so there's nothing we can do about that. What we saw were the distant spouts and the tail of a whale. Unfortunately, we couldn't have an experience that we could truly say was "seeing a whale." The weather was nice, so I comforted myself by thinking of it as a cruise. Since it was early in the morning, we opted for a breakfast plan, but given the price, I didn't have high expectations, and it turned out as expected. There was quite a bit of time before we reached the whale watching point, so it might be nice to have a light snack and drink some coffee while passing the time. There weren't too many people, so we didn't have issues seeing the whales, but it would have been great if we had encountered them. What a shame.

2013/12/30に家族6名で参加しました。くじらに巡り合えるかどうか、こればかりは運ですので仕方ありませんが、見えたのは遠～くのくじらの潮吹きとくじらの尾びれでした。
残念ながら”くじらを見た”と言える体験はできませんでした。お天気はよかったので、クルーズをしたと思って自分をなぐさめました。朝早かったので、朝食つきプランにしましたが、まあこの値段ですし期待はしていませんでしたが予想どおり。くじらのポイントまではけっこう時間があったので、軽く食べてコーヒーでも飲みながら時間をつぶすにはいいのではないでしょうか。人が多すぎてクジラがみえないとかそういうことはなかったので、くじらにさえ出会えていればよかったですね。残念。

Highly recommend! I've been to Hawaii multiple times and this was my first time on this dinner cruise. The views of Waikiki from the boat are a must. The show was great and so was the food.

For our honeymoon, we wanted to do some stargazing, so we decided to go to Maui. I was torn between whether to do sunset or sunrise stargazing... I struggled with that decision. I also debated whether to choose an option from the travel agency or look for another tour. I kept worrying about it until the last minute.

In the end, choosing the tour from Maui All Stars was definitely the right decision! It became the best memory of our trip, and it’s a goal for us to come back again! Since the tour is affected by the weather, I honestly can’t say what it would be like on a less fortunate day, but I can say for sure that with our guide, Yamapi, we were in good hands no matter the situation. You’ll understand once you participate (laughs).

From the moment we started moving, it was fun, and because it was a small group, it felt very homey. Yamapi naturally facilitated communication with thoughtful care to create that atmosphere. Since there was interaction among participants, we were able to share the wonderful scenery with new friends, which doubled the excitement. We also made some lovely connections.

As for the tour, I usually get car sick even with medication, and my husband is prone to altitude sickness, but we had no issues at all! We were constantly excited by the changing scenery from the car. At each stop, the guide provided insights that made us go "I see!" and we had memorable photo sessions filled with laughter. The sunset was breathtaking. It was something you can't fully capture in photos; you have to experience it with all your senses.

And then for stargazing. Just watching the stars was satisfying, but this tour offered so much more, and we learned a lot. It’s enjoyable for everyone, including children and elderly people, so we’d love to bring our family along next time. The price is slightly higher than others, but once you participate, the difference in value is clear. I highly recommend it for first-timers.

I can see why there are so many repeat customers. Both Alan and Maui All Stars provided quick and courteous service. It’s a reliable tour, and once you experience it, you’ll definitely understand its value.

新婚旅行で星空観測がしたくて、行き先をﾏｳｲへ。星空観察はｻﾝｾｯﾄ、ｻﾝﾗｲｽﾞのどちらと一緒にしようか、、、で悩み。
ｻﾝｾｯﾄにするも、旅行会社のｵﾌﾟｼｮﾝか他のﾂｱｰから探すかで悩み。
ぎりぎりまでとにかく悩む悩む。
でも、結果はﾏｳｲｵｰﾙｽﾀｰｽﾞさんのﾂｱｰで大正解！！
旅行中で一番の思い出となり、また絶対にこようね！って目標にも。
ﾂｱｰ内容的に天候に左右されてしまうので、正直、天候に恵まれた私達は恵まれない日がどんなものかはわかりません。
ただ、確実に言えるのはどんな状況でもｶﾞｲﾄﾞをしてくださる"ﾔﾏﾋﾟｰさんなら大丈夫"ということ。とにかく参加したらわかります(笑)
移動中から楽しくて、少人数だからｱｯﾄﾎｰﾑ。そんな雰囲気になるようにｺﾐｭﾆｹｰｼｮﾝの橋渡しを細やかな気遣いで自然にﾔﾏﾋﾟｰさんしてくれます。
参加者同士の交流があるから、素晴らしい景色を共有できる仲間が増えて感動は倍増ですよ。素敵なご縁もできました。

ﾂｱｰは、いつもなら薬飲んでも車酔いが酷い私も、高山病に掛かりやすい旦那も問題なし！
車から変わっていく景色にテンションあがりっぱなし。各地点のｶﾞｲﾄﾞでは"なるほど"と唸ったり、ぎゃははと爆笑する思い出の写真撮影をしてくれます。
ｻﾝｾｯﾄは圧巻。写真では伝えられないものを五感で感じます。
そして星空観察。観るだけでも満足ですが、それ以上のものをこのﾂｱｰは体験し、多くを学びます。お子様でも、ご高齢の方でも安心して楽しめるので、私達も家族を連れて次回は参加したいですね。
料金が他よりはわずかに高いですが、参加すればその価値の違いは一目瞭然。初めて行く方、おすすめです。
ﾘﾋﾟｰﾀｰさんが多いのもよくわかります。
そして、このAlanさんも、ﾏｳｲｵｰﾙｽﾀｰｽﾞさんも、どちらも対応が迅速、かつ丁寧です。
信頼できるﾂｱｰ、体験したら絶対に意味がわかるはずです。

The food was great, but the service was fantastic! Brina really made out night special! Thank you so much!

The tour guide was awesome! I can't remember her name, but she pointed out a ton of cool sites (sights) and even knew how to hula dance! The food and drinks were delicious and it was a great experience! We even saw whales and spinner dolphins! Oh and LT Smooth was awesome too.

It was a great experience for the whole family, great staff, very helpful and informative, we were a bit disapointed because it was cut short.......we realized it after we were off the sub, other than that I recommend it.

Initially, we planned to go to Haleakalā on our own, but joining this tour was definitely the right choice. Our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, had an amazing spirit of hospitality. At the stop at Kula Lodge, he said, "I'm not a salesperson," yet he kindly explained the recommended products, which contributed quite a bit to their sales (laughs).

The sunset over the sea of clouds was incredibly beautiful. It felt like being in heaven. While it seems that the sunrise tour is more popular, it was emphasized that the sunset offers a more beautiful sky due to the fine dust in the air. There were many thoughtful touches for participants, such as providing chairs for stargazing. It truly felt like "the joy of the customer is the joy of oneself," which must mean this is his calling. While watching the stars, we realized how small we are. The trivial annoyances of daily life were forgotten.

This time, the light from the half-moon prevented us from seeing shooting stars, so I would like to join again during the new moon.

当初は自分たちでハレアカラに行く予定でいましたが、こちらのツアーに参加して大正解でした。ガイドの山内さんのおもてなし精神が素晴らしいです。途中立ち寄ったクラロッジでは「お店の回し者ではないけど」と言いつつ、丁寧におすすめ商品の説明をして下さり、かなり売り上げに貢献してしまいました（笑）
雲海に沈むサンセット、とても美しかったです。まるで天国にいるみたいでした。ツアーとしてはサンライズの方が人気があるようですが、サンセットだと空気中に微細な塵があるために空の染まりがより美しいと力説されてました。星空観察もチェアーを用意するなど、参加者への心遣いがたくさん感じられました。まさに「お客様の喜びは自身の喜び」といった感じで、天職なのでしょうね。星を見ながら我々がいかに小さな存在であることを実感しました。日常のささいな嫌なことが忘れられました。
今回は半月の光が邪魔をして降るような星は見られなかったので、次回は新月の時に合わせて参加したいです。

Had a great time! Would recommend to everyone! Show was way better than we expected! Dinner was great! Views were incredible!

First of all, the inside of the ship is too cold. It's better to bring a jacket.
Also, everything on the ship is in English only.
I was able to see a whale in the distance, but it was much farther away than I had imagined, so I could only see it briefly and it looked small.
After that, there was nothing to do but wait to return, so I spent a lot of time just passing the time. There was too much free time, and it would have been nice if there were some events or activities.
I wouldn't really recommend it.

まず、船内が寒すぎ。羽織物を持参した方がよい。
また、船内は全て英語オンリーです。
遠くの方で鯨がみれましたが、想像していたのよりだいぶ離れているので小さくしかみえず一瞬でした。
後は帰るのみなので時間をかなり弄びました。フリー時間がありすぎるので何かイベント的なものがあればよいのに。。
あまりおすすめしません。