Reviewed by: ドナマサ
First of all, having staff who could speak Japanese was incredibly helpful. There were several people at the reception, and among them, one person spoke Japanese. Additionally, before boarding the canoe, a Hawaiian explained how to paddle and hold the canoe in broken Japanese, which made it easy to understand and gave me a sense of reassurance.
That aspect was quite significant.
Moreover, the experience was so memorable that it will stay with me for a lifetime. We paddled out a bit from the shore and then returned, and it reminded me of a scene from a Disney movie, like Moana, which made me smile.
It was truly wonderful to have a Hawaiian experience with Diamond Head in the background! I can only express my gratitude to the locals. Thank you!
まず、日本語が話せるスタッフが居た事はすごく助かった。受付には複数人いたが、その中で1人日本語を話せる人がいてさらにカヌー乗船前の説明も漕ぎ方や持ち方などハワイ人が片言日本語で説明してくれてわかりやすくて安心感を覚えました。
その点はかなり大きかったです。
そして、体験の方は一生思い出に残るくらいとてもいい体験ができました。浜から少し沖の方へ出るまでに漕いでまた浜まで戻るのですが、それがまるでディズニー映画に出てたモアナのようなシーンを思い浮かべました笑
ダイヤモンドヘッドを背景にハワイらしい体験ができた事はほんとに良かったです!
現地の人に感謝しかないです。ありがとう。
服は濡れるので濡れてもいい服を着ていくといい。貴重品は受付へ預けれるので大丈夫ですが、心配ならホテルに預けるのもありです。受付の場所は事前にメールで送られてくるので確認してから行くと良いです。
Dear Donasama,
Thank you very much for posting your detailed review. We appreciate you sharing such helpful points for other customers. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience! If you have any feedback that could help us earn a five-star rating next time, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your next visit. Mahalo!
Waikiki Beach Services
ドナサマ様:細かい口コミを投稿して頂きありがとうございました。他のお客様にとても役に立つポイントをシェアして頂き、ありがとうございます。とても楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです!次回は5つ星を頂けるよう、何かフィードバックがございましたら是非弊社までご連絡下さい。またのお越しをお待ちしております。マハロ‼ Waikiki Beach Services
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/27 |
Reviewed by: みっちゃん
I was very moved. It was fun to feel a sense of unity with the audience. The intensity was also wonderful, and I can only say it was the best. If you're going to Hawaii, I definitely recommend it.
とても感動しました。観客と一体感が味わえるようで楽しかったです。迫力がも素晴らしいですし最高の一言です。ハワイに行くなら是非オススメです。
It was a relatively small theater, and I watched from the side, but I enjoyed it. However, the front seats are popular, so if there are any available for reservation, I definitely recommend them.
割りと小さな劇場でサイドからの鑑賞でしたが楽しめました。でも正面席は人気で予約に空きがあるなら是非オススメです。
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| Packages: | カテゴリー3席(左右3~9列目/後方5~8列目) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/28 |
Reviewed by: みつき
The meeting place was easy to find, and Chris's explanations in both Japanese and English were great. I was especially glad that I signed up for the sunset tour.
集合場所もわかりやすく、担当のクリスさんの説明も日本語と英語で良かったです。特に、サンセットが申込んで良かったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Best Luau
This was the 1st Luau we attended. It’s went beyond our expectations. The food was good and the show was fantastic. Ran very smoothly. Very organized. Well worth the price
Really nothing to improve. This show was organized and ran smoothly
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/17 |
Reviewed by: ともも
Unfortunately, the weather on the day was not great, and we couldn't do the planned flight over the volcano, which was disappointing. However, the alternative suggested was a landing plan at the waterfall. When I signed up, I thought it was a bit pricey, so I didn't include the waterfall landing, but adding that option turned out to be a great decision!
The view of the waterfall from above and the experience of landing right next to it are completely different in terms of impact. Walking through the tropical rainforest after descending was refreshing, and it was fascinating to see various fruits along the way. Since we could land in places that only a helicopter can reach, I highly recommend the waterfall landing!
We had the helicopter to ourselves as there were five of us in the family. The seating arrangement is determined by weight, so those who got to sit in the front row or on the ends were lucky.
当日はあいにくのお天気で予定していた火山上空へのフライトは出来ず残念でしたが、代わりに提案いただいたのが滝の着陸プラン。
申し込んだときはちょっとお高いので滝への着陸はつけていなかったのですが、オプション付けて大正解!!
上から見たと滝と着陸して間近に見る滝とでは迫力が全然違うし、滝を降りての熱帯雨林のお散歩は気持ちよく、様々なフルーツも見れてとても興味深かったです。ヘリじゃなくちゃいけないところに着陸できるので、滝の着陸、おススメ!!
家族5人で乗ったので貸しきりでした。
体重などによって乗る場所が決まるので、最前列や両端に載れた人はラッキー。
Definitely the waterfall option!
滝オプションぜひ!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/03 |
Reviewed by: ヒデ&くみっきー
I made the best memories.
I was able to experience the thin air environment.
The sunset, with nothing to obstruct it and higher than the clouds, was breathtaking‼️
The moon was too bright for stargazing, which was a bit disappointing, but I was thrilled to see so many satellites that I stopped counting them halfway through.
最高の思い出が出来ました。
空気が薄い環境を体感出来ました。
雲より高く何も妨げになるものがない中でのサンセットは感動‼️
月が明る過ぎて星空観察はチャッと残念でしたが、途中で数えるのをやめるくらいの人工衛星を見て感激しました。
You can be taken by car to the summit, and if it's cold, you can wait in the car. It was truly a kind and attentive tour. Everyone should definitely go. It might be better to check the weather and the
山頂まで車で連れて行ってもらえますし、、寒ければ車で待機させてもらえます。
本当に親切で丁寧なツアーでした。
皆様絶対行くべきです。
天気と月の状態は事前チェックがベターかも。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/30 |
Reviewed by: ササキヒロ
As expected from Cirque du Soleil, the performance was impressive and matched the Hawaiian theme perfectly. There were also audience participation elements, which made it very enjoyable.
さすが、シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユという迫力、ハワイのテーマにも合っていて、客席参加のしかけもあり、とても楽しめました。
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| Packages: | カテゴリー3席(左右3~9列目/後方5~8列目) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/31 |
Reviewed by: yuna
This time, we were lucky enough to see a mother and baby whale! It seems that whether you can see them depends on the day, so it's a matter of luck. However, we were able to go further out to sea following the whales and saw them spouting water, their tails, and even jumping. The crew members were friendly and chatted with us, making the journey enjoyable as well.
今回は運よく2頭の親子?クジラを見ることができました!やはり見られるかはその日によるそうなので運次第ではありますがクジラを追って沖にどんどんでてくださり潮吹きや尾びれ、ジャンプする姿まで見ることができました。CREWさん達も気さくにお話してくださるので移動中も楽しかったです。
As expected, since the sunlight is strong, I think a hat and sunglasses are necessary. Since it was the end of January, it was a bit chilly in the morning, so having a light jacket would be good.
やはり日差しが強いので帽子、サングラスは必要かと思います。1月末だったので朝は少し肌寒く薄手の上着があると良いかと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/30 |
Reviewed by: こにたん
We all boarded the boat while having a great time together, and after about 20 minutes, we took turns paragliding. The captain took care of everything, which made me feel at ease! I was scared before flying, but once I was up in the air, it was incredibly fun, and the view was amazing—the sea was beautiful and it was the best experience!
みんなでワイワイしながら船に乗って移動して、20分くらい経ったら順番にパラセーリングしました。キャプテンの方が全部やってくれたので、安心できました!飛ぶ前は怖かったけど飛んだらもうそれはそれは楽しかったですし景色も素晴らしく海は綺麗で最高でした!
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/28 |
Reviewed by: ゅゆ
The sunset was very beautiful, with pleasant music and a nice breeze, creating a comfortable atmosphere. However, when it comes to whale watching... We were unable to see any whales here. Therefore, my rating is disappointing.
サンセットは、とても綺麗で雰囲気の良い音楽と気持ちの良い風で、心地よい雰囲気♡
しかし、クジラウォッチングとなると…。
こちらでは、鯨を拝見することは出来ませんでした。
なので、残念な評価になってます。
The sunset, atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and pleasant feeling are all amazing! Don't rely on seeing whales, but if you go, it's fun! They also sell drinks, which is great!
サンセットと雰囲気と綺麗な景色と気持ちの良さは最高です!
鯨は当てにせず、乗るなら楽しいです!
飲み物なども販売してるので、良き!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/11 |
Reviewed by: 龍之介
I participated in this casual and affordable tour off the coast of Waikiki with low expectations. It was a 7:30 AM tour, but when the time came, the staff from Pink Sails Waikiki had not shown up, and there was no sign, which made me anxious. However, since they were Americans, it turned out to just be a delay. The entire tour was conducted in English, but I didn't feel any language barrier in my desire to see whales. Half of the passengers were American, while the rest were from Asia and India, with three groups of Japanese.
As for the whales, they showed themselves about ten times, but where they would surface was a matter of luck. There were many families with children present. The boat was a catamaran, which had less rocking, but it seems that you can get closer to the whales on a smaller boat. Therefore, binoculars are essential. I took photos with a super telephoto lens; I don't think it's possible with a smartphone.
ワイキキ沖の気軽で、格安ツアーなのでダメ元の覚悟で参加しました。朝イチ7:30のツアーでしたが時間になっても主催者のPink Sails Waikiki のスタッフは現れず、看板ひとつ出していないので不安でしたが、相手はアメリカ人、ただの遅刻でした。このツアーは全て英語のみの案内ですが、クジラを観たい気持ちに言葉の壁は感じませんでした。乗客は半分がアメリカ人残りがアジアやインド系、日本人は3組でした。肝心のクジラは10回ほど姿を見せてくれましたが、何処に顔を出すか?は運次第。親子連れが多く現れてました。船は双胴船で揺れが少ないですが、クジラに近寄れるのは小さなボートのようです。したがって双眼鏡が必需品と云えます。写真は超望遠レンズで撮影しました。スマホでは無理だと思います。
1. Line up quickly on the pier side to secure the front row seats.
2. Bring binoculars just like for bird watching.
①早く桟橋側に並んで、最前席を確保する
②バードウォッチング同様に双眼鏡を持参
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/11 |
Reviewed by: マック
There were many courses available, which was great. I used it every day for sightseeing, so it was a good deal. It was especially convenient because I could also ride the pink bus to get to Ala Moana.
コースが沢山あって良かった。観光に毎日利用したのでお得でした。特にピンクバスにも乗れるのでアラモアナ行くには便利です。
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| Packages: | 7日券 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/11 |
Reviewed by: なおみぃ
It was fun to experience various activities on the vast grounds. There were many different shows to see, and I was able to participate in some experiences as well. The dinner was delicious, and the evening show, which incorporated Polynesian history along with a fire performance, was wonderful.
広大な敷地で色々体験もでき楽しかったです。
いろんなショー見えるし、体験もできました。
ディナーも美味しいし、イブニングショーではポリネシアンの歴史織り込みながら炎のパフォーマンスが素晴らしかった。
You can experience Polynesian culture. The evening show is a must-see.
ポリネシアン文化を体験できます。
イブニングショーは必見です。
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| Packages: | 【送迎付き】ミニツアー+ビュッフェディナー + イブニングショー(ブロンズ席) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Tina
It says it starts at five but the activity start maybe an hour earlier but still give yourself some time to go to the waterfall for about three hours and an hour to get ready there
Get there early
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Tina
Tour guide was the best so much fun can’t wait to go again
Gets windy
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| Packages: | 90-minute Standard Movie Sites & Ranch Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Friend
The Jurassic Valley Ranch ATV was a great experience and the staff was knowledgable and very informative. I would highly recommend this tour! Thank for a great time!
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Mark in New Mexico
Had a wonderful time. The excursion was great! Everybody was very helpful. We appreciated the bar service. Lots of fun!
Aloha Mark in New Mexico,
Thank you for your 5star review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed tour with us. We are looking forward to seeing you again!
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/08 |
Reviewed by: dqh from SoCal
My family of 4 persons enjoyed this attraction very much. I recommend to anybody who reads this message that you guys need to go with this attraction.
Aloha dqh from SoCal,
Thank you very much for your 5star review. We are very happy to hear that you and your family had a great time with us. We hope to see you again soon.
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Sammie' trip
Smooth sailing, saw dolphins and whale.
We were lucky!!
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| Packages: | One-Way Ferry Ticket [from Lanai to Maui] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/07 |
Reviewed by: CAYMAN ISLANDS MAN
A LOT OF ACTIVS PICKUP AND DROPOFF TO CENTER . THE BUFFET WAS VERY GOOD,
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Hawai’i 2026
The crew was fantastic and the views were wonderful!!
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/09 |
Reviewed by: JV
Just an overall fun experience. From learning about the different cultures to the games and activities to the amazing food! Everything was planned and every worker was helpful and polite. I highly recommend doing the full day event and using it as one of your full vacation days. It was a very long day, but it was well worth it and the food buffet was like nothing I had ever seen before. The best part was the luau completely captivating and well done.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/06 |
Reviewed by: loco
The one-hour course was just enough. All the staff were very nice, and we had a great time. The scenery was also amazing! My 10-year-old son was very satisfied as well.
1時間コースで十分でした。
スタッフもみんな感じがよくとても楽しめました。
景色も最高でした!
10歳の息子もとても満足していました。
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/07 |
Reviewed by: やす
It was the best vacation with a great atmosphere and cost performance, sailing from Waikiki Beach on a sunny day with unlimited Mai Tais! 🎶
晴天の昼間にワイキキビーチからの出航でマイタイも飲み放題!雰囲気もコスパもよくさいこーのバカンスでした♫
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| Packages: | 午後発プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/09 |
Reviewed by: リーピーター
I was able to see whales 2-3 times from quite a distance. The sunset was beautiful, and it was a pleasant time. The impression of the sunset is stronger than that of the whales.
かなり遠くからですが、クジラは2-3回みれました。サンセットも綺麗で心地よい時間でした。クジラより、サンセットの印象が強いです。
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/08 |
Reviewed by: 瀬戸田
After the boat stopped offshore, we saw several spouts and while waiting on deck with anticipation, we also spotted a few dorsal fins. The captain was happily chatting about various things, and although I couldn't understand much since it was in English, I enjoyed the atmosphere. I missed a sudden jump, but those who were lucky enough to witness it were thrilled. Later, we saw what seemed to be a mother and calf, blowing spouts and showing their tails near the surface. We were able to see more whales than we expected, and the staff were enjoyable, making for a very good time! ♪
ボートが沖で止まってから、何度か潮吹きが見られ、期待しながら甲板で待っていたら、何頭かの背びれも見られました。
船長さんが楽しそうにいろいろ話してくれて、英語なのでほとんどわからなかったけど、雰囲気は楽しめました。
突然のジャンプは見逃してしまいましたが、運良く目撃できた方達は興奮していました。その後に親子らしき2頭が、水面近くで潮を吹いたり尾を見せたりしてくれました。
思っていた以上にクジラを見ることができ、スタッフの方達も楽しく、とても良い時間が過ごせました♪
When you're near the captain, they will tell you the direction, so you might have many opportunities to spot something!
船長さんの近くにいると、方角を言ってくれるので目撃チャンスが多いかも!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/11 |
Reviewed by: R.
It was refreshing to race through while enjoying the beautiful scenery in a buggy. There were also times when a herd of wild cattle crossed our path.
バギーで素敵な景色を見ながら走り抜けるのが爽快でした。
野生の牛の群れが横切ったりするこもありました。
You cannot go down to the filming spot of Jurassic Park (the place where bones are placed).
ジェラシックパークの撮影スポット(骨などが置いてある所)には降りられません。
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| Packages: | 【送迎付き】2時間コース |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/09 |
Reviewed by: くー
I saw the whale's spout quite a distance away. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the whale itself. I was looking forward to it, but I think it's all about timing. While we were moving on the boat, the weather was nice, and the scenery was beautiful, which really lifted my spirits. If you're prone to seasickness, please be careful. I noticed a few people who seemed to be struggling.
くじらの潮吹きがだいぶ先に見えました。残念ながら姿は見えず。
期待していましたが、こればかりはタイミングだなと思います。
船で移動している間は、お天気も良く景色も良くテンションが上がりました。
酔いやすい方は気をつけてください。しんどそうな方もちらほらいらっしゃいました。
If you can see it, consider yourself lucky.
見れたらラッキーです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/18 |
Reviewed by: star
I had a great time being able to visit various spots all at once! Giovanni's shrimp was exquisite! However, it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't go to the last coffee plantation due to traffic conditions.
いろいろなスポットに一度にいけて楽しかったです!ジョバンニのエビは絶品でした!ただ交通事情により最後のコーヒー農園に行くことができませんでしたのでそこだけ残念でした。
Since I'm going to the beach, having a foldable leisure sheet is convenient for sitting and enjoying the view of the sea.
ビーチに行くので折り畳みのレジャーシートがあると座って海を眺められて便利です。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/27 |
Reviewed by: はるか
**Positive Points:**
- If you have any questions before participating, you can get detailed information via email (as other participants had inquired beforehand).
- On the day of the event, photos from the activity are uploaded to Facebook, allowing you to download them at no extra charge (this was mentioned in reviews and communicated on the day, but it would have been reassuring if it was clearly stated on the website).
- Since the instructor is knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay, you can efficiently snorkel based on the previous day's information and the sea conditions of the day.
- After participating, you get a snack from a selection of snacks and a cold bottle of water (this was quite nice as it helped satisfy a bit of hunger).
- You can borrow a mat that resembles a mat, so you don’t have to sit on the ground.
- There were no additional charges for participating alone (some other tours do charge extra).
- Instead of being lured by the price into an English tour or a shuttle-only tour, going with someone familiar with Hanauma Bay made the snorkeling experience efficient and easy to understand (initially, I planned to join the English tour because it was cheaper).
**Areas for Improvement:**
- I had no complaints about my participation.
- As mentioned above, it would be reassuring if the website stated that you can receive photo data via Facebook.
- Especially in winter, it would be good to have a wetsuit rental plan available from the start (though Veltra might not be able to offer this option, carrying cash is becoming less common overseas, so it would be convenient to avoid searching for cash or exchanging money during participation).
- It would be very convenient if entry fees that must be paid in cash could be paid in advance, including the entry fee.
- It might be good to mention that there is a possibility of a multinational group rather than just Japanese participants (I was aware of this possibility from the reviews and had no resistance to participating in such a tour, but some people might assume it’s only for Japanese participants and feel dissatisfied).
- Since water is provided after participation, it’s a good idea to bring some water with you if you want to hydrate before the event.
- One hour goes by quickly, so a plan that allows for about two hours of swimming would be great.
I decided to participate the day before and submitted a reservation request on a whim, but I received prompt communication regarding the pickup time and location, which was helpful. On the day of the event, there were three participants, including myself, and we snorkeled in pairs. I hadn’t planned to borrow a wetsuit, but since the instructor, Chieko, mentioned she would be wearing a winter wetsuit, I borrowed one at the last minute. If I hadn’t borrowed it, I might have had to give up due to the cold, so I think it’s especially good to borrow one from the start in winter.
I believe there are multiple snorkeling tours at Hanauma Bay, but I was unsure about whether I would receive underwater photo data for this tour. Reviews mentioned that it could be downloaded via Facebook, so I participated with some apprehension, but they uploaded it afterward. As others have noted, you can’t press buttons on your phone underwater. I was able to take photos with a GoPro, but if you want to take pictures with your phone, you need to change the settings to use the side button for the shutter instead of the screen, which is not possible unless you do that. If that’s not possible, it’s better to give up on taking photos and enjoy the actual scenery. Also, since fish and sea turtles move, video is the most enjoyable format.
Although it wasn’t mentioned in the instructions, you can record underwater videos by timing it right: take your phone out of the water, press the record button, and then put it back underwater. To stop recording, take the phone out of the water again. If you want to record videos, that method is reliable.
The age and experience
【良かった点】
・参加前に疑問などがあればメールなどで詳しく教えてもらえる(同じツアーの参加者の方が事前に問い合わせなどを行っていたため)
・当日参加した際の写真のデータをフェイスブックにアップしてくるため追加料金なしでダウンロードできる(クチコミでの記載や当日参加時に教えてもらえましたがベルトラにしっかりと書いていなかったように思うので記載があれば安心できたかと…)
・ハナウマ湾に精通したインストラクターと一緒のため前日の情報やその日の海のコンディションで効率よくハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングができる
・参加後に小腹が空くが複数のスナック菓子からお菓子が一つもらえ冷たい水がもらえる(少し小腹を満たせるためかなり嬉しかった)
・参加前にゴザみたいな感じのマットを借りれるので地べたに座らなくていい
・1人参加でも追加料金がかからなかった(ほかはかかるツアーもある)
・値段につられ英語のツアーや送迎のみのツアーに参加せず、ハナウマ湾に精通した人と一緒に行くことで当たり前だが効率的にシュノーケリングができわかりやすい(最初は安いため英語ツアーにする予定だった)
【悪かったというか今後に向けて】
・参加した不満はなし
・上にも記載したが、サイトにフェイスブックで写真のデータがもらえると記載があれば安心
・特に冬は最初からベルトラでウエットスーツ貸し出しプランがあればよいかと(ベルトラがその選択をできないかもしれないが、海外でも最近現金を持ち歩くことがあまりなく、参加時に現金を探したり両替せずにすむため)
・上とかぶるが絶対に入場料が現金で必要なら入場料込みで事前に支払いができたらとても楽
・日本人限定ではなく多国籍になる可能性があると記載があってもいいかなと思った(口コミを見てその可能性があるとわかっていたしそのようなツアーに参加することに抵抗もないが、人によっては日本人限定と思い込み不満に感じる人もいそう)
・水がもらえるのは参加後のため、参加前に水分補給をしたい場合は少し持参しておくとよい
・1時間はあっという間のため2時間ぐらい泳ぎっぱなしでもよかったためそんなプランがあればよいかと
前日に参加を決めダメ元で予約リクエストを入れましたがピックアップ時間や場所についてすぐ連絡を頂け助かりました。
当日は自分を含め二組の計3名参加でシュノーケリングは2名で行いました。
ウエットスーツを借りる予定はなかったのですが、インストラクターのちえこさんも冬用のウエットスーツを着用すると言っていたので急遽借りましたが借りていなければ寒さでリタイアしていた可能性もあったので特に冬は最初から借りておくと良いと思います。
また、ハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングのツアーは複数あると思いますが自分がこのツアーに参加するか迷った点が水中写真のデータがもらえるか分からなかった点です。
口コミにはフェイスブックでダウンロードできたと書いていたので恐る恐る参加したらあとでアップしてくれていました。
携帯はほかの方も記載していますが水中ではボタンを押せません。自分はGoProで撮影できましたが、携帯で写真を撮るには画面上ではなくサイドボタンでシャッター切る設定などに変更しない限り無理なのでそれが無理なら最初からあきらめ実際の光景を堪能すると良いと思います。また、魚やウミガメは当たり前ですが動くため動画が一番楽です。
案内にはありませんでしたが水に浮いたタイミングや携帯だけ海から出し動画の録画ボタンを押し水中に戻す→動画終了時は再度水中から携帯をだし動画を停止することで水中の動画を撮ることは可能です。もし動画を撮りたい人はその方法なら確実です。
参加者の年齢や経験の有無は運です。そして、その日の海のコンディションや場所によって見える光景もあるため短時間でポイントを押さえまわれるのは非常に効率がいいです。
ただ、正直1時間は短くもっと見たい気持ちはありました。(人によってはしんどいかも…)
また、ウミガメを見れなくても魚や海の中は十分綺麗です。参加した際には3匹ほど見れましたが全て運なので、見れたらラッキーと思って参加すると見れた時の喜びが倍増します!
最後に早朝と昼前のツアーがあると思いますが、次回自分が参加するならば早朝を選びます。早朝に参加し帰宅前には入場ゲートに渋滞が起きていましたが早朝ならそんなことはなくすぐはいれます。そして参加後にホテルで休憩し夕方から出かけたりできるため非常に楽に感じました!
また、ハワイに行くことがあればぜひ参加し体験したいツアーでした。参加を迷っている人は時期により満員とかで参加できない可能性もあるため、参加をお勧めします!
- Rent a wetsuit in winter.
- Videos are recommended over photos taken with a mobile phone.
- Having a GoPro is even better.
- Make sure to get enough sleep and maintain your condition.
・冬はウエットスーツを借りる
・携帯での写真撮影より動画がおすすめ
・GoProがあるとよりよい
・睡眠はしっかり取りコンディションを整える
Thank you for joining our tour. On that day, you were the only two who swam, so you must have swum quite far out, but it seems you wanted to swim even more (laughs). You have quite a bit of stamina! The types of fish you can see and whether you can meet sea turtles depend on the ocean conditions, and since they are natural creatures, it varies every day. Regardless of the situation, we always choose the best course at that time and ensure your safety. We look forward to seeing you again when you visit Hawaii. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございました。あの日は泳いだのがお二人様だけでしたのでかなり沖までたくさん泳いだはずでしたが、それでももっと泳ぎたかったのですね(笑) かなりの体力をお持ちのお客様ですね。どんなお魚を見れるかやウミガメに会えるかなどは海の状況も関係しますし、自然の生き物ですので毎日違います。どんな状況下でもその時の一番良いコースを選んで、いつも安全に案内させていただいております。またハワイにお越しの際には是非お会い出来ますことをお待ちしております。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo‼︎
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/29 |
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