Hawaii
We were so lucky to been taken out just before the weather went bad, these guys knew what was safe and made sure we got a go but weren’t at any risk with bad weather. The boat ride was so fun and an adventure across the water in itself! My kids flew and had a ball. We then got the photos and they were amazing! 120 shots all transferred to our phones. All the staff were friendly and relaxed.
I was able to make a reservation without any issues even at the last minute. It was a bit scary, but I made great memories in Hawaii. All the staff spoke English, but I was able to understand them somehow, which was good.
直前でも問題なく予約ができました。
少し怖かったですが、ハワイのいい思い出ができました。
スタッフ方は全員英語でしたが、なんとなく理解ができよかったです。
The North Shore was amazing, and as expected for a championship event, the huge waves were impressive. I even encountered a sea turtle while paddleboarding. It was a great tour.
初ノースショア、さすがチャンピオン大会が開催されるだけありもの凄い大波に感動。SUP中にウミガメにも遭遇。良いツアーでした。
It was a fulfilling course for the price! The meeting point was a bit hard to find, so I recommend arriving early. There was time to play in the sea before sunset, and afterwards, we enjoyed watching the sunset and cruising the night sea, which made for a wonderful experience!
お値段の割に充実したコースでした!
集合場所が若干わかりづらく、迷ってしまいましたので早めに行かれることをお勧めします。
日の入り前に海で遊ぶ時間もあり、その後ゆっくり夕日を見て夜の海をクルージングできるので、充実の時間でした!
I previously went horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, and it became one of my favorite places, so I returned. Riding around in a buggy through nature is truly amazing! We stopped at movie filming locations where they provided explanations in English. Since you'll get really dirty with dust, I recommend wearing clothes you don't mind throwing away! (laughs)
クアロアランチでは過去乗馬をしたのですが、その際とってもお気に入りの場所になり再訪。
バギーに乗って自然の中を走り回るのは本当に最高です!
映画のロケ地では止まって英語で説明をしてくれました。
砂埃にまみれてめちゃくちゃ汚れるので、捨ててもいい服で参加することをおすすめします!笑
The tour meets at a local spot, and it's easy to find since it's next to the Hilton Lagoon. We were taken out to sea by cheerful staff members. There were three groups of Japanese guests at the same time, so while others were flying, we waited on the boat, but it can sway with the waves, so those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.
We wore life vests and safety gear, which the staff helped us with. They asked if we wanted photos before flying. After getting off the boat, they transferred the photos they took to our smartphones and also provided an SD card on the spot for $40 per group. We decided to purchase it.
The view of Waikiki Beach from the sky was wonderful. It was a clear day, perfect for parasailing. The wind was strong, so it swayed more as we gained altitude. Flying in Hawaii was amazing! The flight time went by in an instant. I felt like a kite, and I had a lot of fun!
現地集合のツアーですが、場所もヒルトンラグーンの横なので、わかりやすいです。陽気なスタッフのお兄さん達に連れられて沖の方まで移動。
同じ時間の予約が、日本人3組だったので、他の人が飛んでる間はボートで待ちますが、波で揺れるので、酔いやすい人は要注意かも。
ライフベスト着用して安全装備を装着。スタッフさんが全てやってくれます。飛ぶ前に写真が必要かどうか聞かれます。スタッフさんが撮ってくれたデータを船から降りた後スマホに転送し、SDカードもその場でくれて、1グループ40ドル。うちは購入しました。
空から見たワイキキビーチは、とても素敵でした。快晴でパラセイル日和。風は強いので、高度が上がるほど揺れます。
ハワイで飛べたのは最高!あっと言う間の飛行時間。自分が凧になった気分で、とても楽しめました♪
When we left Waikiki, I was a bit anxious because of the thunderstorm and thought we might not be able to ride, but the weather was perfect when it was our turn! The horse was not as skittish as a thoroughbred and was gentle and well-behaved! Although it wasn't very tall, its body was thicker than a thoroughbred's, which made me feel even more like I was abroad! Since I had only experienced British horses, everything felt fresh and new! The instructor was cheerful, kind, beautiful, and really wonderful! The guide was Japanese, very knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, which made me feel very secure and it was a lot of fun!
If there is enough demand, I would love to see something like "Let's run horses on the beach! (with a pre-lesson)"
Thank you very much!
ワイキキを出発したときは雷雨で乗れないかも…と少し不安でしたが、私たちが乗るとき天気にも恵まれ最高でした!
サラブレッドよりも怖がりでなく温厚で良い子でした!体高はあまり高くないものの馬体(胴回り)がサラブレッドより太く、脚で挟みきれない感じがより海外に来てる感があって良かったです!
ブリティッシュしか経験がなかったのもあって色々と新鮮でした!
インストラクターの方も明るくて親切で美人でとても素敵でした✨
ガイドさんは日本人でとても知識が豊富で説明も分かりやすくとても安心&楽しかったです♪
一定の需要があればですが、「海岸で馬を走らせてみよう!(事前レッスン着き)」みたいのがあれば嬉しいです
どうもありがとうございました!
Thank you very much for participating in the horseback riding tour with Island Makana Tours. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We will take your valuable feedback into consideration for future tours. When you come to Hawaii again, please be sure to use Island Makana Tours. Mahalo!!
この度はアイランドマカナツアーズの乗馬のツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。お客様がツアーをお楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。貴重なご意見も今後のツアーの参考とさせていただきます。またハワイにお越しの際は、是非アイランドマカナツアーズをご利用くださいませ。Mahalo!!
It was truly amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed it until the sunset, and afterwards, I also enjoyed stargazing. I could clearly see Saturn through the scope, and our guide, Sho, was entertaining. I had a great day. I want to participate again when I come back to the Big Island!
ホント最高でした。夕陽が沈むまでたっぷり堪能させてくれ、その後星空観察も堪能させて頂きました。スコープで土星もしっかりと見え、ガイドのショウちゃんも面白く、1日楽しませて頂きました。またハワイ島に来た時は参加したい!
The sunset disappearing into the sea of clouds was amazing. They had warm clothing available, and the hot cocoa was a nice touch. They also explained the constellations, and we enjoyed stargazing. It's rare to have the opportunity to drive to a place above the sea of clouds like this. I had seen the sea of clouds and sunrise from the summit of Mount Fuji, but my wife has some mobility issues, so I couldn't show her that view. Here, we could drive to the summit, so I was glad I could show her a similar view. However, we were lucky that the weather was good the whole time; I wonder what would have happened if it hadn't been. That's just a matter of luck.
雲海に消えていく夕陽は最高。防寒具も揃っているし、あったかいココアもついていてとても良かった。星座の説明もしてくれてスターゲージングも楽しめた。 雲海の上に車で行ける機会はここを逃すとなかなか無いのではないかな。 自分は富士山の山頂から雲海と日の出を見た事あったけど、妻は足が少し不自由でその景色を見せてあげる事が出来なかった。ここは山頂まで車でいけるから似たような景色を見せてあげることができて良かった。 ただ、運良く天気がずっと良かったけどそうでなかったらどうなっていたか。 こればかりは運次第。
My husband, who experienced snorkeling for the first time, ranked the experience at Kealakekua Bay as the most enjoyable activity. Although he wasn't confident in swimming, he was able to borrow a float and easily swim to see the fish. It was great that there was no stress involved. I enjoyed diving from the second floor of the boat. Even though it was a jump into the sea from a height of 5 meters, it required courage. It became a wonderful memory for our sixtieth wedding anniversary trip. Thank you for your hospitality.
シュノーケリング初体験の主人が楽しかったアクティビティとして今回のケアラケクア湾の体験を一番にあげました。泳ぐのが苦手な主人でしたが浮き輪を借りてスイスイと魚達のいるところまで見に行く事ができました。ストレスがかからず良かったです。私は船の二階からのダイブを楽しみました。5mはある高さから海に飛び込むとはいえ勇気が必要でした。還暦夫婦の海外旅行の良い思い出となりました。お世話になりました。
The weather forecast for November 5th predicted continuous rain, and it seems that Mauna Kea, at an elevation of 4,200 meters, was experiencing snowfall. Later, I learned from the guide that there was a possibility of being closed until 3 PM that day, and the tour itself could have been canceled. The summit had a snowy landscape, making for a wonderful sunset and starry sky tour that was quite different from my previous experience.
11月5日天気予報は連日の雨、ましてや標高4,200Mのマウナケアは降雪続きだったそうで、後からガイドさんに伺ったら当日15時までクローズドの可能性があって、ツアーそのものがキャンセルになるところだったそうです。山頂は雪景色で前回とはかなり趣の違う素晴らしいサンセット&星空ツアーでした。
It was raining at the start, so I got completely soaked. It stopped right away, but I think it's better to bring a change of clothes. The horses are used to carrying people, so they walk without disturbing the line too much, even without any intervention. Occasionally, they might stray from the line, but if you pull on the reins, they quickly return to their place. Since I wasn't used to it, my backside was incredibly sore. Still, the two-hour activity flew by. If I have the chance, I would like my grandchildren to experience it as well.
スタート時は雨が降っていたのでびしょびしょになりました。
直ぐに止みましたが、着替えは持っていた方が良いと思います。
お馬さんは何度も人を乗せて歩いているので何もしなくても有る程度列を乱すことなく歩いてくれます。たまに列から乱れることも有りますが、手綱を引っ張ったりすると直ぐにもとに戻ってくれました。
慣れていないのでお尻がものすごく痛かったです。
それでも2時間のアクティビティーはあっという間に終わりました。
機会が有れば、孫にも体験させたいと思いました。
In the morning, a heavy rainstorm hit Waikiki, and I was anxious about whether the tour would still take place. By the time we arrived at Kaneohe Bay, it was drizzling, but it cleared up by the end of the tour, and I wished it had improved a few hours earlier.
We had about 15 minutes of waiting time after arriving at the port of Kaneohe Bay, but since it was drizzling and there were hardly any covered areas, I regretted not bringing an umbrella as there wasn't much to see.
Before reaching the sandbar, we stopped at a sea turtle spot and were able to see around 10 to 20 sea turtles. That alone was impressive, but during snorkeling, I got to see a few turtles up close. The staff were all very kind, and there were several who could speak Japanese fluently, which made for a very enjoyable time. I definitely want to participate again on a sunny day.
There was one disappointing point... On the way back, we had to ride the bus without changing clothes, and the air conditioning on the bus was very strong. Even though I wrung out my wet swimsuit, it wasn't completely dry, and putting on dry clothes over it made me increasingly wet, to the point where I was shivering from the cold.
午前中雷がなるほどの豪雨がワイキキを襲い、ツアーをやるのかどきどきしました。カネオへ湾到着時は小雨、ツアー終了時に晴れたためもう数時間早くよくなればなーと思いました。
カネオへ湾の港に到着してから15分ほど出発まで時間があったのですが、小雨で屋根があるところもほぼなく特に見るものもないため傘を持ってくればよかったと思いました。
サンドバー到着前にウミガメスポットに寄り、10~20匹くらいのウミガメを目撃することが出来ました。それだけでも感動しましたが、シュノーケル時には数匹のウミガメを間近で見ることが出来ました。スタッフも皆さんとても親切でカタコトでは無い日本語を話せるスタッフが複数人いたためとても楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。今度は是非晴れた日に参加したいと思います。
残念な点は1点…
帰りが着替えることなくバスに乗るのですが、バスの冷房が強いことです。水着を着たまま絞ったものの完全ではないため、乾いた服を上から着てもどんどん濡れてしまい唇がガクガク震えるレベルで寒くなりました。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour the other day. We were delighted to hear that you encountered many sea turtles, which are said to bring happiness. We sincerely apologize for the less-than-ideal weather, including the light rain and the cold in the vehicle on the way back. We appreciate your candid feedback and will use it to improve future tours. Thank you once again. We, along with the sea turtles, look forward to the day we can meet again.
アロハ!先日はキャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。幸福を呼ぶというたくさんのウミガメたちと遭遇出来たとのことでこちらまでも嬉しくなりました。当日はお天気が優れず小雨にあったり、帰りの車内が寒かったとのことで大変申し訳ございませんでした。頂いた率直なご意見を今後のツアーに生かしていきたいと思います。ありがとうございました。またお会いできる日をウミガメとともにスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
Such a great time. Though cloudy at times the sandbar was fun. The SUP was fun for my first time and all hosts were gracious and positive. The morning seems like a good time to go since the tide is lower. The live music was such a treat. My friends and I had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again.
Mahalo for your review & pictures. We love it! - Team KBOS
As a couple in our 60s, we had concerns about our physical ability and skills, but we were given careful instruction. It felt amazing to travel a long distance while feeling the wind, which would have been difficult on foot. The explanations were detailed, and we were surprised. Thank you for the enjoyable time.
60代夫婦で体力や技術に不安がありましたが、丁寧に練習していただきました。
歩いては難しい長い距離を風を感じて移動するのら最高に気持ち良かったです。説明も詳しくて、驚きました。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
Aloha - Thank you so much for joining us on our History & Culture Tour - it was a pleasure to have you with us and delighted you found that operating a Segway is easy and more importantly, that you enjoyed the places the tour took you to as well as the information that was shared by your guide, Josh. We appreciate you and hope to welcome you back on tour in the future. Mahalo nui loa.
Aloha - Thank you so much for joining us on our History & Culture Tour - it was a pleasure to have you with us and delighted you found that operating a
Segway is easy and more importantly, that you enjoyed the places the tour took you to as well as the information that was shared by your guide, Josh.
We appreciate you and hope to welcome you back on tour in the future. Mahalo nui loa.
The captain, crew, boat accommodations were all good - great! But the reason for this excursion was the snorkeling and that was just OK.
First the good: The crew did a fantastic job taking care of us all on the boat. They seamlessly prepped all the food without us realizing they were doing it, and then served it very effectively! It was really good and plenty of it. Gotta be fast to ask for seconds tho as the crew is very efficient cleaning up. The boat ride was also great!
Now the OK: I fully expected the crew would extend their care to the snorkeling adventure and split us up into groups and take us around the coral reef. They did not, and we were left to swim and fend for ourselves not really knowing how to navigate a reef without coming in contact with it, not really knowing what we should be looking for. I "happened" across a turtle that came up from the depths of the coral and almost collided with me... so I saw that one, but not much else because I wasn't sure what I should be looking at.
I participated in a tour with transportation included. Upon arrival, a Japanese staff member guided us and explained the flow of the tour. I was relieved to find that it was only in English.
Since it had rained before, the buggy didn't get dirty from dust, and we were able to enjoy a comfortable ride! Although I couldn't understand the explanations during the tour since they were in English, I had a great time. The tour guide took a lot of photos, which made for wonderful memories.
送迎付きツアーに参加しました。
到着すると日本人スタッフさんが誘導してくれ、ツアー参加までの流れを説明してくれました。英語のみだと思っていたので安心しました。
バギーは雨の後だったので砂ぼこりで汚れる事なく、快適に爆走出来ました!
ツアー中は英語のみで説明がわかりませんが、かなり楽しめます。
ツアーガイドさんが沢山写真を撮ってくれて良い思い出になります。
Due to the snow and rain the day before, the summit was closed until 12 PM on the day of departure. It opened just after 12:30 PM, and when I arrived at the meeting point, I met only the guide, George (English), along with 9 other participants, including 2 young women from English-speaking countries. However, the language barrier was manageable; gestures worked well, and we could use translation apps on our phones.
On the way to the sunset, it was raining until we reached the Onizuka Visitor Center, but as we ascended towards the summit, the clouds cleared, and we were able to enjoy the sunset after the snowfall. However, due to the thin air, I felt a bit lightheaded and could only walk slowly. Nevertheless, guide George made sure to engage everyone, taking photos and even building a three-tiered snowman. During the stargazing, he was busy taking pictures and packing up the telescope and tripod in the cold, dark environment, which was impressive. He also prioritized safety while driving.
Thank you for the amazing sunset and stargazing experience. Great job, George!
前日までの雪雨で出発当日お昼PM12時までは山頂まではクローズPM12時30分過ぎにオープンになり待ち合わせ場所に行くとガイドのジョージさん(英語)のみと合流、参加メンバーは9名内2名が英語圏?の若い女性2名 しかし言葉の壁はどうにかなるもの、身振り手振りでOKだし、携帯の翻訳でなんとかなります。
サンセットの方は、オニヅカビジターセンターまでは雨が降ってましたが、山頂までの道を上がって行くに従い、雲が晴れ雪が降った後のサンセットを楽しむ事が出来ました。しかし空気が薄いせいか、頭がボーっとしてゆっくりしか歩く事が出来ませんでした。しかし、ガイドのジョージさんは全員に声かけをして写真をパチリ、パチリ、3段の雪だるまも作ってくれました。星空観察でも、パチリ、パチリと寒くて、なかなか動けない真っ暗の中天体望遠鏡を片付けたり、写真の三脚を片付けたり、良く、動いていて、感心しました。車の運転も安全第一で任務を遂行していました。
最高のサンセットと星空観測 ありがとうございました。ジョージ、good jobでした。
Since I had never ridden a horse in Japan before, I prepared by watching videos on how to ride and referring to others' experiences.
Points to be careful about:
- A waist bag is fine, but no matter how small, shoulder bags are not allowed (there's a risk of getting caught while passing through trees), so you must use a locker for $5 a day.
- You can attach a small pouch with two pockets to the saddle for drinks and your phone. You can take photos with one hand while riding.
- There are courses for the sea, mountains, and movies, but the sea is just a view from the mountains and you won't be walking on a beach. The movie course doesn't include famous spots like the fallen trees from Jurassic Park, so most of the ride is through the mountains. (That said, the open plains have beautiful scenery...) If you're not someone whose main goal is to ride for a long time, you might be disappointed.
- As for compatibility with the horse? Generally, the horse walks on its own without needing commands, but the horse I rode often stopped, and even when I kicked to signal it to start, it didn't move much, leaving a gap with the others, which made me anxious. It’s suitable for beginners since there’s no running, but experienced riders might find it lacking.
Unexpectedly good points:
- The famous hamburger at Kualoa was surprisingly delicious. The classic burger has two patties, lettuce, tomato, and cheese without any sauce, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavor of the beef, making it the best hamburger I had during my trip to Hawaii. The fries that came with it were not greasy and tasty; it was a bit too much for one person but might be insufficient for two.
- On a day with unstable weather, there was information at check-in that ponchos were available for $7 for those who were worried. Since the rain stopped while we were waiting, I didn't buy one, but riders could borrow a rubber poncho along with helmets and pouches at check-in. It was very helpful when it rained during the ride.
- Some reviews mentioned long waiting times, but we found interesting rooms that explained the history of Kualoa Ranch and photo-worthy spots, so we didn't get bored and the waiting time felt just right. (Riding was from 11:30 to 15:45)
Having watched Jurassic Park beforehand and expecting to see those locations, I was a bit disappointed with the route, but I had fun being able to ride for a long time by myself, which is something you can only experience in Japan by walking for about 10 minutes with the reins pulled. If I have the chance next time, I would like to join the Jurassic Adventure Tour that visits the sets of Jurassic Park.
日本でも乗馬したことがなかったので、事前に乗り方を動画で見る他、他の方の体験談を参考に準備していきました。
気をつける点
・腰に巻くタイプのバッグなら大丈夫ですが、荷物はどんなに小さくてもショルダーバッグはダメ(木々の間を抜けるため引っかかる危険があるため)で、1日5$のロッカーに入れなくてはなりません。
・馬の鞍にポケットが2つ付いた小物入れを設置でき、飲み物や携帯を入れることができます。携帯は乗馬中に片手でなら撮影可能です。
・海・山・映画コースとありますが、海は山から海が見える程度で砂浜とかを歩く訳でもなく、映画も有名なジュラシックパークの倒木の場所などでもないため、ほとんどが山の中を歩きます。(とはいえ拓けた平原などはキレイな景色ですが…)あくまでも長時間乗馬をすることが目的の人じゃないとガッカリするかもしれません。
・馬との相性?なのか基本的には指示しなくても勝手に歩いてくれますが、私の乗った馬は途中で止まってしまうことが多く、お腹を蹴るスタートの合図をしても中々進んでくれず前の方と間が空いてしまうことが多く焦りました。走ることはないため、初心者には向いていますが経験者には物足りないと感じるかもしれません。
予想外に良かった点
・クアロアで有名なハンバーガーは予想以上に美味しかったです。クラシックバーガーはパテ2枚・レタス・トマト・チーズのみでソースがかかっていないため、牛本来の味が楽しめハワイ旅行で1番美味しかったハンバーガーとなりました。付け合せで付いているポテトも油っこくなく美味しく、1人では多いけど2人だと物足りないかな?くらいの量でした。
・天気が不安定な日で、チェックイン時に不安な人は7$でポンチョが売っているとの案内がありました。待機中に雨が止んだため買わなかったのですが、乗馬の人は受付時にヘルメット・小物入れの他にゴム製のポンチョを借りることが出来ました。乗馬中に降られたのでとても助かりました。
・待機時間が長いとの感想がありましたが、お土産屋さんのほかにもクアロアランチの歴史がわかるお部屋があったり写真映えするポイントがあったりと、私たちは退屈することなくちょうどいいくらいの待機時間でした。(乗馬11:30~、帰り15:45)
事前にジュラシックパークを見てここに行くんだと期待してしまったため、ルートには少しガッカリしましたが、日本では手綱を引かれて10分歩く位しか体験出来ない所を自分1人で長時間乗馬することができて楽しかったです。次回があればジュラシックアドベンチャーツアーというジュラシックパークのセットを巡るツアーに参加したいと思いました。
I took a taxi to Hilton Hawaiian Village, which was fine, but I was nervous because I didn't know where the meeting place was...
I think it would be reassuring to have prior information like, "After passing through the hotel entrance, there will be a boat docked towards the beach."
On the 10:00 trip, even at a depth of 30 meters, it was bright, and I could see many fish, which was a lot of fun! I was hoping to see a honu (sea turtle), but unfortunately, that didn't happen... Since my elderly mother was with me, we didn't do any marine activities, but it was great to be able to explore underwater in a submarine, which is something you can't easily experience in Japan.
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジまでタクシーで向かったのはいいのですが…
集合場所がわからずドキドキしました。。
「ホテルの入り口を抜けて、ビーチに向かった所に船が停まっている」
などの事前案内があったら安心だと思う。
10:00の便で、海底30mでも明るく
たくさんの魚が見れてとても楽しかった♪
ホヌに会えるのを願ってましたが…叶わず。。
高齢の母も一緒だったので、マリンアクティビティは一切なかったので、日本ではなかなか体験できない潜水艦で、水中散策ができたのでよかったです。
アロハ、レビューを共有していただきありがとうございます。あなたとお母様が私たちの最新鋭の潜水艦で海洋生物を見ることを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います。ご不便をおかけしたことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。貴重なフィードバックを感謝し、私たちのリーダーシップチームとレビューを共有しました。すべてのお客様に楽しい体験を提供できるよう努めてまいります。改善すべき点についての詳細を共有していただき、マハロです。
Aloha, and thank you for sharing your review. We are happy you and your mother enjoyed seeing marine life aboard our state of the art submarine. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. We appreciate your valuable feedback, and have shared your review with our leadership team as we hope to offer all of our guests an enjoyable experience. Mahalo for sharing the details about areas that we may improve.
We loved this so much that we have booked again before we leave. Best mai tai i’ve tasted, friendly crew, beautiful going out on the open sea and even saw dolphins beside us! Thank you for such a fun experience!
It was so amazing view was great and our tour guys where amazing Matt and I can’t remember the girl with brown hair and glasses (sorry) they did an amazing job!! Love it will come back again soon Mahalo :)
I have visited Honolulu many times and enjoyed gourmet experiences at tourist spots like North Shore, Manoa, and Kailua in the past. This time, I experienced a 90-minute sailing on the sea of Honolulu. During check-in, a lovely woman provided a detailed explanation, and on board, a cheerful male crew member offered various services. It was amazing to see the scenery from the sea, looking at the city of Honolulu, the hotels, Diamond Head, and the Pacific Ocean, which I usually viewed from the land. Although the weather wasn't perfectly sunny, I didn't get sunburned and enjoyed the pleasant sea breeze along with delicious free drinks served by the staff. I had beer, cocktails, white wine, and champagne, feeling pleasantly tipsy. With a capacity of 42 people, there were 14 of us (6 Japanese, 2 Australians, and others), and we had a wonderful time taking photos and chatting (I conversed with an Australian family).
何回もホノルルへ来ていて、過去ノースショア・マノア・カイルアなどの観光地でグルメ中心に楽しんでいました。今回、ホノルルの海を90分のセーリングを経験。チェックインでは、ハーフの素敵な女性が丁寧に説明してくれ、乗船では明るい男性乗船が色々なサービスをしてくれ、いつもは街から見ていた風景を、海からホノルルの街やホテル・ダイヤモンド・太平洋を見ることができ、最高でした。天候は快晴ではなかったけど、日焼けせず、心地よい海風と美味しいフリードリンクを、スタッフがサーブしてくれ、ビール・カクテル・白ワイン・シャンパンを飲み、ほろ酔い加減。42名?の定員で、14名(日本人6、オーストラリア人2他)で、写真を取り合ったり、おしゃべりしたり(当方オーストラリア人の親子と歓談)と素敵な時間でした。
We participated with three children, including a one-year-old, and two adults. Other activities that included dolphin encounters and snorkeling seemed too expensive, and I thought the snorkeling might scare the kids. Additionally, there were limited boat activities available for a one-year-old, so I thought this sailing would be just right and made a reservation. The size of the boat and the duration of the trip were perfect for the kids, and by chance, we were able to see a school of flying fish and a turtle, which was exciting. The waves made the boat bounce, and the splashes of water were fun for the elementary school kids, while the preschooler clung to me in fear. I couldn't let the one-year-old roam freely, but they fell asleep partway through, allowing us to enjoy the ride at a leisurely pace. It became a very enjoyable memory.
1歳を含む3人の子供と大人2人で参加しました。他にあるイルカ遭遇やシュノーケル付きのアクティビティではシュノーケルはまだ子供が怖がるのと料金が高いと思っていました。また1歳が参加できる乗船のアクティビティも限られてたので、今回のセーリングがちょうど良いと思い予約しました。船内の広さや乗船時間も子供達にもちょうどよく、偶然だと思いますがトビウオの群れやカメも見ることができて興奮しました。波で船がはずんで水飛沫がかかります。小学生にはそれが楽しく、保育園児は怖がって私にしがみついていました。1歳児は自由にはさせられませんが、途中から寝てくれたのでゆっくり乗船できました。とても楽しい思い出になりました。
This tour is conducted in English, but even if your English isn't very good, they kindly assist you using translation software. When purchasing tickets or entering, the driver had informed us in advance that we should buy tickets together with the foreign guests who joined us as part of the same group, which made things really easy. Above all, it's a great value! Compared to Japanese-speaking shuttle tours, it's truly reasonable. There was plenty of time to enjoy, so we were able to relax on the beach until it was time for pickup!
こちらのツアーは、英語での案内になりますが、
英語がそんなにできなくても、翻訳ソフトなどを使って、親切に教えてくれます。実際にチケットを購入したり、入場する際も、相乗りしてきた外国人の方に同一グループとして一緒に購入してあげて欲しいと、あらかじめドライバーさんから申し伝わっているので、本当に楽でした。何よりも、コスパがいい!日本語対応の送迎ツアーと比べて本当にリーズナブル。滞在時間もたっぷりあるので、お迎えまでビーチでゆっくりできました!
I was on a tour with one Japanese person, an Asian family that seemed to be Korean (6-7 members), a group of four young white people, and a white family from America (four members).
During the tour, there were several stops, and at each stop, the driver-guide explained the location. However, the driver-guide (who was white) only provided explanations to the group of young white people and the white family, and at the end of the tour, he only said "Thank you. Have a nice day." to those two white groups. This behavior felt quite racist at times, and I experienced a strong sense of discomfort.
I can only think that if we had a good driver, it could have been a very enjoyable tour, which makes it all the more disappointing.
私(日本人1名)、韓国人と思われるアジア系家族(6〜7名)、白人の若者グループ(4名)、アメリカ出身白人家族(4名)が乗り合い。
ツアーでは何度か途中下車をする場面があり、その都度下車地点の説明をドライバー兼ガイドが行うという流れだった。
ドライバー兼ガイド(白人)は下車地点の説明を白人の若者グループ及び白人家族にしか行わず、また、ツアー終了時の"Thank you. Have a nice day."という挨拶もそれらの白人2グループにしか言わないなど、随所にRacistかと思うような対応がなされ、強い不快感を覚えた。
良いドライバーに当たればとても面白いツアーだっただろうと思うだけに、非常に残念である。
I was worried that neither of us had brought our driver's licenses and whether we could participate after arriving the day before, but we were able to adapt flexibly, and we safely joined the tour by riding in the back seat of the buggy driven by our guide.
The scenery was breathtaking, and it was fun to see actual movie filming equipment left behind. I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, as there is quite a bit of dust. Also, we made stops at various points to take photos, so I think people of all ages can enjoy this experience.
まさかの2人とも免許証持参忘れで前日から参加できるのか不安でしたが、臨機応変に対応頂き、ガイドさんの運転するバギーの後部座席に乗っけてもい無事に参加できました。
迫力ある景色に、実際の映画の撮影道具が残されていて終始楽しかったです。
砂埃が結構舞うので汚れても良い格好で参加されるのをおすすめします。
後、ポイントポイントで停車して写真が撮れるので年齢問わず楽しめると思います。
I was wondering if there would be some variation in the arrival time, but it arrived quite on time! The trolley driver was also accustomed to Japanese people and answered my questions about the destination in a friendly manner. The course that goes around to catch the sunset took us to Ala Moana Park at just the right time, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. I started using it from the day I arrived in Hawaii, but I couldn't use it due to jet lag, so I recommend carefully considering the start date before using it.
到着予定時間にバラツキがあるのかなと思ってましたが結構ピッタリな時間に到着でした!
トロリーの運転手さんも日本人に慣れてて行き先聞いたら気さくに答えてくれます。
サンセットにあわせて巡るコースは丁度良い時間にアラモアナパークに行けて綺麗なサンセットをみることができました。
ハワイに到着した日から使用開始にしたのですが時差ボケで利用できなかったので使用開始日をよく検討してから使用開始することをオススメします。
I booked the afternoon trip. Departure at 1 PM (lunch will be served at that time), arriving at the sandbar in about 30 minutes. After that, there will be activities until around 3:30 PM. We chose the bumper tube, which was a fun first experience. After that, you can try kayaking, SUP, and more. During snorkeling, you can see many fish swimming around. This time, the sandy beach didn't appear, but we had a great time. It might be even more beautiful than Hanauma Bay, and I think it's nice that it's not crowded.
午後便を予約しました。13時出港(その際に昼食)、30分程度でサンドバー到着。その後15時30分程度まで、アクティビティとなります。私達は、バンパーチューブを選択、初めての経験で面白かったです。その後は、カヤックやSUP等、何でも体験できます。シュノーケリングでは、たくさんの魚達が泳いでいるのを見ることができます。今回は砂浜は現れませんでしたが十分楽しむことができました。ハナウマ湾より綺麗かもしれませんし、混雑していないのが良いと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We look forward to seeing you again at the sandbar. From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。サンドバーでまたお会い出来る日を楽しみにお待ちしております。KBOS スタッフ一同
I came back and had a Mai Tai at home, but I miss the Mai Tai from that boat. Last time, the sea was rough and I couldn't ride, but I'm very satisfied this time.
帰ってきて、家でマイタイ呑みましたが、あの船のマイタイが恋しくてmissingです
前回、海が荒れて乗れなかったのですが大満足です。