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In mid-September, with no clouds or moon, the sunset near the observatory and the starry sky including the Milky Way from the mountainside were beautifully visible. Since everyone was Japanese, the tour was conducted in Japanese. It was a bit cramped in the car due to the large number of participants. There was rental available for upper and lower cold-weather gear, and it wasn't as cold as I expected.

9月の中旬の参加で、雲も月もなく、天文台近くからの夕陽や山の中腹から天の川を含む星空が綺麗に見えました。全員日本人のため日本語のツアーでした。人数が多かったので車が少し窮屈でした。上下の防寒具のレンタルがあり思ったより寒くなかったです。

We were blessed with great weather and enjoyed ziplining amidst the beautiful contrast of the sky, mountains, and ocean in Kualoa, Hawaii. The staff only spoke English, but they were cheerful and friendly, enhancing the experience of the activities. I think it's definitely worth a try.

　天気に恵まれ、ハワイのクアロアの空、山、海の美しいコントラストの中、ジップラインを楽しめました。スタッフは英語オンリーですが、明るく親切で、アクティビティを盛り上げてくれます。トライして損はないと思います。

We had an amazing catamaran experience in Waikiki! The service and attention from the crew were excellent, making us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout the trip. The catamaran was practically brand new and very comfortable.

We went snorkeling at an incredible spot where we saw so many turtles—it was absolutely unforgettable! When we mentioned my wife was from Puerto Rico, they immediately played music from there, which made the experience even more fun and personal. We truly enjoyed every moment and would do it again without a second thought. Highly recommended!

This was the best tour of my life. You can go by rental car, but there were so many experiences that you can only have on the tour. The tour guide, Yamapi, kindly shared information beyond the tour, so it's better to join early after arriving in Maui. I would love to participate again.

これまでの人生体験で最高のツアーでした。
レンタカーでも行けますが、ツアーでしか体験出来ないことが盛り沢山でした。
ツアーガイドの山ピーさんは、ツアー以外のことも親切に教えてくれるので、マウイ島に到着したら早目に参加した方がお得です。
もう一度、参加したいと思います。

An amazing experience watching the sun set into the clouds at the summit of Mauna Kea, breath taking. Followed up with an evening of incredible stargazing, to hard to explain the beauty of it. James was an excellent tour guide diving into Hawaiian history, culture, and his knowledge of the observatories, their work and the constellations that we could see during our star gazing experience made the evening even better.

We were blessed with great weather and saw a wonderful sunset and a starry sky. I was very satisfied. There were a total of 12 participants: 8 foreigners and 4 Japanese. Our guide, James, was a very pleasant young man who worked hard to explain in Japanese and took many photos for us. It was a very enjoyable and pleasant tour. The sandwiches for dinner were also delicious. There was no wind and it wasn't too cold, so the down coat we borrowed was sufficient.
I think everyone should participate at least once when they come to the Big Island. It became a wonderful memory. I'm glad I participated.

天候に恵まれ素晴らしい夕日と満天の星空が見れました。大満足です。外国人の方8名と日本人4名計12名の参加でした。ガイドのジェームスさんはとても感じの良い青年で一生懸命頑張って日本語で説明し写真もたくさん撮ってくださいました。とても楽しく気持ちの良いツアーでした。夕食のサンドイッチも美味しかったです。風もなくあまり寒くなかったので貸していただいたダウンコートで大丈夫でした。
ハワイ島に来たら一度は参加した方がいいと思います。
素晴らしい思い出になりました。参加して良かったです。

I feel like I've been coming to Hawaii on this ship every year. I love the view of Waikiki and the hotels when I look back after heading out to sea 😊. The scenery that disappears at night can be fully appreciated during the day. I'm also looking forward to seeing the back of Diamond Head. Sea turtles and dolphins... they show up every year as well.

毎年この船に乗ってハワイに来た事を感じています
沖に出て振り返った時のワイキキの街やホテルの風景が大好きです😊
夜だと見えなくなってしまう景色も昼なら全貌出来ます
裏ダイヤモンドヘッドを見れるのも楽しみです
ウミガメやイルカ…なども毎年姿を見せてくれます

Our guide to the Waipi'o Valley tour was Kaloeo Olival He did a superlative job. We really enjoyed the tour and learned quite a bit about Hawaiian traditional culture.

Thanks to you and to Kaloeo!

We had a great time. The crew was outstanding. We wish we had mere time on the sandbar.

Great entertainment and beautiful setting. Helpful life guards provided great instructions and safety info. Very organized and efficient. Had a great time would recommend and rebook on a return trip.

It was drizzling on the day of our visit, but since it's a mountain area, the weather changed frequently between sunny and cloudy. The ride on the buggy wasn't very comfortable, but it became a good memory nonetheless. The scenery is absolutely stunning. We stopped the buggy at various spots where the staff provided explanations, but since it was in English, I didn't understand much. However, I managed to grasp the gist and enjoyed it. They also provided something like a neck warmer on-site, which helped avoid the dust. Goggles are also available for free rental.

当日は小雨でしたが山の天気なので変わりやすいのか晴れたり曇ったりでした。
バギーの乗り心地はあまりよくなかったのですが、それもいい思い出になりました。
とにかく景色が素晴らしいです。
各所でバギーを停めてスタッフの方が色々な説明をしてくれましたが英語だったのでさっぱりわかりませんでしたが、なんとなく理解して楽しめました。
現地でネックウォーマーみたいなものもいただけるので砂埃は回避できました。ゴーグルも無料で貸してもらえます。

I was drawn to the East Oahu Scenic Line and decided to book it. During my trip to Hawaii two months ago, I enjoyed the Waikiki Trolley service, so this time I took the same East Oahu Scenic Line with the Lealea Trolley. Both drivers were great at keeping the atmosphere lively, but I found Lealea to be just a bit better; it might just be a matter of luck. I booked a plan for 3 nights and 5 days, but on the day of the Aloha Street Jam, even though I waited at Ala Moana, no buses came due to the crowd, and I was able to get back quickly by taking The Bus right in front of me... I only used the trolley 5 times over the 4 days. I thought maybe I should have gotten a one-day pass. For the less frequent services, I lined up about 40 minutes early at the Royal Hawaiian Center for the first bus. I expected it to be a bit easier to hop on, so I hope they increase the frequency for the popular ones. Also, considering the price of The Bus, I felt that the one-day pass was a bit expensive compared to other trolley buses.

東オアフ絶景・ラインに魅力を感じて申し込みました。今回の2ヶ月前のハワイではワイキキトロリーのサービスを申し込み楽しかったので、今回はレアレアトロリーで同じく東オアフ絶景・ラインに乗車しました。どちらも運転手さんが盛り上げ上手で楽しかったですが、レアレアのほうが少しだけ良かったです、これは当たり外れなのかもですね。3泊5日で４日間のプランを申し込みましたが、アロハストリートジャムがあったひは、アラモアナで待っていても混雑からまったくバスがこず、目の前のザバスに乗るとサクサク帰れました…4日間でトロリー使ったのは5回まで。1日券にすれば良かったかな、と思いました。便数が少ないものは、始発のロイヤルハワイアンセンターで40分前ぐらいから並びました。もう少し気軽に乗れると思っていたので、人気のものは動向をみて便数も増やしてほしいです。あと、ザバスの値段を考えると、一日券が少し高いかなぁ、と他のトロリーバスと比べて感じました。

I participated because I learned that there was a permanent show by Cirque du Soleil. This time, I was in the second row, almost in the center!

It had a Hawaiian vibe, with acrobatics and humor on stage. I felt a bit disappointed that I couldn't understand the words, but other than that, I was close to the stage, it was powerful, and very impressive! There were constant surprises. It was full of moments where I thought, "Wow, that's amazing!"

It turned out to be a wonderful night!

シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユの常設があると知ったので参加しました。
今回、ほぼ中央2列目！

ハワイらしい感じとアクロバティック、ユーモアのあるステージでした。
言葉が分からなかったいう点では残念感はあるけど、それ以外はステージから近いし、迫力あるし、見応え有り有り！ビックリすることが連発。
わぁ〜凄い！ってタイミングだらけでした。

素敵な夜になりましたー！！

After participating in a dolphin tour on the Big Island, I thought about trying "Manta" for the next ten years, and I finally got to join the "Manta University Night Class." Since it was a night class, I had the image that "the dark sea is scary," which made it hard for me to take the plunge. However, as I've gotten older, I thought this might be my last chance, so I decided to participate. To my surprise, there was not even a hint of the feeling of a dark sea. It was amazing to see the mantas swimming gracefully through the water, and I was so close that I could almost touch them.

ハワイ島のイルカツアーに参加して、次は「マイタ」に挑戦と思ってから１０年、ようやく
『マンタ大学夜間部』に参加する事ができました。
夜間部という事で、『暗い海は怖い』イメージがあり、なかなか踏み出せませんでしたが、
年齢も重ね、これが最後と考え参加しましたが、暗い海という感じは１ミリもなく、マンタが
海の中を『優雅に飛ぶ様に泳ぎ』、『もう少しでマンタに触れらる』という感動で最高でした。

I love Ke Kai booze cruises and sunset sails.
I always have fun. The crew is exceptional making sure we're safe and enjoy our experience. Maholo

There wasn't a single person who could speak Japanese, and all the participants were from overseas, but everyone was very kind and it was a lot of fun! You can also return to the boat at your own timing!

日本語が話せる人が1人もいなく、参加者も海外の方のみでしたが、とても親切で楽しかったです！
自分のタイミングで船に戻ることも可能です！

It was an English-guided tour, but our guide Shou-chan explained all the important things in Japanese as well, which was very helpful. The sandwiches for dinner could accommodate vegetarians and were reportedly from a famous shop, so they were very delicious.

Unfortunately, the sunset was obstructed by sudden clouds, so we couldn't see it beautifully. However, during the stargazing time, when I was about to give up due to the clouds, the sky cleared up, and in the end, we were able to see a sky full of stars, including the Big Dipper and the Milky Way! It was very interesting to hear detailed explanations about the constellations, and we could see artificial satellites clearly.

The summit of Mauna Kea is a difficult place to reach on your own, and preparing warm clothing is also quite challenging, so joining the tour was definitely the right choice. Thank you for the valuable experience!

英語ガイドのツアーでしたが、ガイドのしょうちゃんが、大事な事はすべて日本語でも説明してくださったので、とても助かりました。
夕食のサンドイッチはベジタリアン対応もできました。有名なお店のものらしくとても美味しかったです。

サンセットは、急な雲に邪魔されて、残念ながら綺麗には見られませんでした。。
星空観察の時間も雲が多くて諦めかけていたら、、どんどん晴れてきて最後は満天の星空になり、北斗七星や天の川まで見る事ができました！
星座の詳しい解説を聞け、人工衛星もよく見えてとても面白かったです。

マウナケアの山頂は道も険しく自力では行けない所ですし、防寒具の用意も大変ですから、ツアー参加が正解ですね。
貴重な体験をありがとうございました！

We participated as a family of three. While some activities are far from Waikiki, this canoe was easily accessible in Waikiki, and the staff and captain were very kind, allowing us to catch some great waves.

家族３名での参加。アクティビティはワイキキから遠いものもありますが、このカヌーはサッとワイキキで利用できて、スタッフ、キャプテンもとても親切で良い波に乗れました。

It was such a great experience - thanks to Yoshi. He is such a warm and friendly person who really takes care of making it a marvelous trip. He is a safe driver, knows the best secret spots where you can enjoy a peaceful sunset and he is well equipped with his telescopes for stargazing. It was an enchanting experience all around!

Clyde was a perfect host for our Lanai Island Tour. Very considerate and tried to pull everyone in on the conversation. It was great to have the tour given by someone who lives on the island and provided us a lot of background on what it's like to live there. The island was a complete surprise as to its landscape.

We participated in the 8 AM session as a parent-child duo (male, 56 years old, and male, 25 years old).

On the day of the event, we first checked in using an iPad. (You will need the 4-digit booking reference number sent via SMS just before the participation date. If you can't receive SMS at the venue, you can ask at the front desk. Some iPads may not work properly, so if you have trouble, try another iPad.) At the front desk, we paid a fuel surcharge of $15 (credit card accepted). We were given a coin for the locker and stored our belongings in it. Our smartphones can be kept at the front desk before boarding the plane, so there’s no need to store them at this point (they will also keep the locker key for you). There is a free water dispenser at the front desk as well.

While waiting at the area where the harnesses are located (see attached photo), the instructor came to put on our harnesses and gave us a brief lecture on aerial maneuvers. After the dive, the instructor handed us a jump certificate, an eco bag, and an envelope for tips. We wrote the instructor's name (which is on the certificate) on the envelope, put in the tip, and placed it in the transparent tip box. Pens are available next to the tip box. We decided on a $20 tip. After the event, when we handed the driver $20 as a tip for both of us upon arriving at the hotel, he was very pleased. The total cost for us that day was $45 per person.

As for the skydiving experience, I’m really glad we did it. While ascending in the plane, I initially felt fear due to the height, but around 4,000 meters, the ground and water surface were too far away to see details, and I no longer felt scared. When we jumped, we experienced about a minute of free fall, followed by approximately five minutes of floating in the air, all while feeling an absolute sense of security thanks to the instructor, which made it incredibly enjoyable.

A point to note is that as soon as you jump, your ears will start to hurt, so it's best to begin equalizing early, along with taking measures against motion sickness. My son and I have never experienced motion sickness, even on rough seas, so we underestimated it, but during parasailing, I started to feel sick after the second sharp turn. I experienced about four sharp turns and felt quite nauseous upon landing. My son was having so much fun that he egged the instructor on, resulting in quite a few sharp turns, and he was on the verge of throwing up upon landing. Even after arriving at the hotel, he said he still felt a bit sick. For those who are prone to motion sickness, it might be wise to prepare some anti-nausea medication and be ready to communicate to the instructor if you start feeling unwell or want them to stop the sharp turns.

If you're hesitating, I absolutely recommend doing it!

8時開始の部に親子2人（男56歳、男25歳）で参加しました。
当日の流れは、まずiPadでチェックイン。（参加日直前にSMSで送られてくる4桁の予約番号(booking reference)が必要です。現地でSMSが受け取れない場合はフロントで教えてもらいましょう。iPadは調子が悪いものがありますので、うまくいかない場合は別のiPadで試してみましょう。）フロントで燃油サーチャージ15ドルを支払います。（カード可)。ロッカー用のコインを渡され、ロッカーに荷物を預けます。スマホは飛行機に乗る前にフロントで預かってくれますので、この時点では預けなくてOK。（ロッカーの鍵も預かってくれます）。フロントには無料のウォーターサーバーもあります。ハーネスが置いてあるところ（添付写真）で待っていると担当のインストラクターが来てハーネスを着けてくれて、簡単な空中動作のレクチャーを受けます。ダイビング終了後はインストラクターからジャンプの証明書とエコバック、チップ用の封筒を渡されますので、封筒にインストラクターの名前(証明書に記載あり)を書きチップを入れて、透明のチップBOXに入れます。ペンはチップBOXの横に置いてあります。私たちは20ドルにしました。終了後、ホテル到着時にドライバーさんに2名分のチップとして20ドル渡すと、とても喜んでくれました。当日の費用は私たちの場合、1名あたり45ドルかかったことになります。

スカイダイビングの方は、本当にやって良かったです。
飛行機に乗って上昇中は最初のうちは高さに恐怖を感じましたが、4,000メートル付近では地面や水面が遠すぎて詳細が見えず、怖く無くなりました。
飛び出す時、体感約1分間のフリーフォール、約5分程度の空中遊泳中もインストラクターによる絶対的な安心感で楽しいしかありませんでした。

注意点としては、飛び出すとすぐに耳が痛くなり始めるので耳抜きを早めに始めることと乗り物酔い対策です。
私達親子は乗り物酔いには無縁で、しけの日の船でも酔ったことが無いのでなめていましたが、パラセイリング中は急旋回2回目で酔い始めました。私は4回ほど急旋回があり、着陸時には結構気持ち悪かったです。息子は楽しくて、インストラクターを煽った結果、相当数急旋回したらしく、着陸時には吐く寸前だったそうで、ホテル到着後もしばらく気持ち悪いと言っていました。
乗り物酔いしやすい人は、酔い止めの準備と、飛行中にインストラクターへ気持ち悪くなったとか急旋回をやめてほしいことを言葉で伝える準備をしておいた方が良いかもしれません。

迷っている人は絶対やった方がいいです！

Crew was great, food was good, would recommend to all

We continued from last year. This time, we checked the tide conditions and made a reservation, so the water was very shallow and the weather was nice, making it really beautiful. There were many children, so I couldn't be pulled along for snorkeling like last year, but we were able to see a lot of fish, and afterwards, we had a great time playing at SAP. I think I will participate again next year.

昨年に引き続き行ってまいりました。今回も潮の状態を確認し予約したため、水深がとても浅く、天候もよかったためすごくきれいでした。子どもが多く昨年のように手を引っ張ってもらってシュノーケリングというわけにはいきませんでしたが、魚が多く見れ、またその後もＳＡＰで楽しく遊べ良かったです。また、来年も参加すると思います。

I loved the movie filmed here and made a reservation. The scale was grand, and I was able to experience something extraordinary!

However, while other guides were taking pictures with dinosaur plush toys in the drop-off area, our guide stayed in the car. I think it would be a better tour if you could ensure a more equal quality of guides.

こちらで撮影された映画が大好きで予約をしました。
スケールが壮大で非日常を味わうことができました！

ただ、降車エリアで他のガイドさんは恐竜のぬいぐるみを持って撮影してくれていたのに、私たちのガイドは車に乗ったままでした。
ガイドの質平等を頼んでいただけたらもっといいツアーになると思います。

I participated with my wife and our two children, aged 9 and 5. I was a bit worried that my 5-year-old might be scared, but he had a great time. The weather was nice, and the view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head was incredibly refreshing.

妻、9歳、5歳の子供と家族4人で参加しました。
ちょっと怖がるかな？と不安でしたが5歳の息子も大はしゃぎでした。
天気も良くワイキキビーチとダイヤモンドヘッドが見渡せて爽快感が半端なかったです。

Mr. Shoyo's guide was very easy to understand and listen to! While satisfying my intellectual curiosity with the history of the Big Island and tales of the starry sky, I enjoyed breathtaking views and a relaxing atmosphere. It was a wonderful experience.

ショウヨさんのガイドはとてもわかりやすく聞きやすかったです！ハワイ島の歴史や星空の寓話など知的好奇心もくすぐられながら、絶景を見て癒し空間も楽しめてとても良い時間でした。

We went to the Polynesian show at WDW years ago and this one blew it out of the water. Fantastic family atmosphere.

I joined a tour because I wanted to see wild dolphins. Right after we set sail, we encountered a pod of spinner dolphins, and they swam alongside the boat for a long time, jumping several times. The natural dolphin show was absolutely amazing. The staff was very friendly and taught us a lot about Hawaii. It was quite cold when we returned after snorkeling, so I really appreciated the warm drink they provided. I was hoping there would be a hot water shower, but unfortunately, there wasn't.

野生のイルカを見たくてツアーに参加しました。出航してからすぐにマダライルカの群れに会うことができ、長時間船と一緒に泳いでくれたり何度もジャンプもしてくれました。自然のイルカショーはとても最高でした。スタッフの方もとても親切でハワイについて色々と教えてくれました。シュノーケルを終えて帰ってくるときとても寒かったので温かいドリンクの提供ありがたかったです。
温水シャワー付きなのかと思っていたのですがなかったのが残念でした。

On the way to Haleiwa (North Shore), we had a break at the Dole Plantation. It’s a good spot for a restroom break and to check out souvenirs. I took some photos and bought a T-shirt. After that, we were taken to the ranch to start our horseback riding experience. The driver spoke fluent Japanese and provided an overview during the ride. However, all the staff at the ranch were locals, so they didn’t speak Japanese. But they were very friendly, and I managed just fine by watching and mimicking them. My child had ridden horses in Japan before, but this was the first time riding independently rather than on a lead. Since we would be riding for nearly an hour, I was initially anxious, but the horses were very calm, and I quickly got used to it and felt at ease. More than that, my backside was sore! The weather was great, and as we rode along the beach, I felt time slow down and realized I was having a precious experience. This isn’t something you can do in Japan... I would love to do it again if I have the chance, but please be aware that the muscles in my legs, which I don’t usually use, were quite sore right after getting off the horse.

After the horseback riding experience, we were dropped off in the town of Waialua for some free time until the meeting time. We took a lunch break at Island Vintage Coffee and had an acai bowl and a veggie bagel plate. It was very delicious, and my wife really enjoyed the bagel sandwich. After that, we strolled around the town, visiting clothing stores and shops, and when we got thirsty, we ordered shave ice. There was quite a line, but it moved quickly, so we didn’t have to wait too long. On the way back in the car, I was able to sleep soundly, and we got back before 3:00 PM, so it didn’t affect anything afterward. I think it was a really good optional tour.

ハレイワ（ノースショア）までの途中、ドールプランテーションで休憩があります。
トイレ休憩やお土産物を見るのも良いでしょう。私は、写真を撮りTシャツを購入しました。その後、牧場まで連れて行ってもらい、乗馬体験のスタートです。ドライバーさんは日本語ぺらぺらなので、行きの道中におおよその説明をしてくれます。というか牧場のスタッフの方々は全て現地の方なので、日本語は通じませんw　でもフレンドリーに接してくださるので見よう見まねで全然大丈夫でした。子供も日本で馬には乗ったことがあったのですが、引き馬でなく自分で動かすのは初めて。しかも1時間近く乗りますので、最初は不安でしたが、馬さん達も非常に大人しく、すぐに慣れて安心して見ていられました。それよりも自分のお尻が痛かったですw　天候も良くて、馬に乗りながらビーチ沿いを歩いていると時の流れをゆっくりに感じて、貴重な体験をしているなぁとしみじみ感じてしまいました。日本ではこうはいかないと・・・　また機会あれば体験したいですが、普段使わない足の筋肉が酷使されているため、馬から降りた直後は心地よい筋肉痛を感じることをご了承ください。
乗馬体験の後はワレイワの街で下ろしてもらい、集合時間までフリータイム。アイランドビンテージコーヒーでお昼休憩を取り、アサイーボウルとベジベーグルのプレートを食べました。非常に美味で、妻がベーグルサンドにハマってました。その後は街をぶらつき、洋服屋、雑貨屋さんを巡り、喉が乾いたところでシェイブアイスを注文。結構な人が並んでいましたが、回転が早いのでそんなに待つことなくありつけました。帰りの車の中ではぐっすり寝ることもでき、15:00前には帰って来れたので、その後に影響することもなく、非常に良いオプショナルツアーではないかなと思いました。

We had a great experience and the food was delicious.