Reviewed by: LizFerguson
My family and I absolutely loved visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center while in Oahu. I highly recommend spending the extra money and getting the Ambassador All day package. You will get a very personal tour guide (we had Diliana and she was awesome!) of all the Polynesian villages. My husband gets bored pretty easily and not ONCE did he get restless during the entire day. You are kept well entertained and learn a lot about the Polynesian cultures. The luau and the food was great, and the Night Show was fantastic! Very high energy and entertaining. I highly recommend visiting the PCC !
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/13 |
Reviewed by: LizFerguson
We were surprised how many sharks we actually saw on this tour!! The staff was very friendly and informative. For those who (like me) do not like scuba diving, this activity only requires snorkeling. Just a tip: If you get any bit seasick, I would not recommend this for you unless you take a high dose of anti-motion sickness medicine before going. Both my husband and I got seasick and lost our lunch while doing the tour. Keep in mind, you are on North Shore with all the big waves and will be on a small boat getting tossed around for at least 2 hours. Overall a great adventure and highly recommended!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had always wanted to try horseback riding, so I finally decided to participate this time. The scenery at Kualoa Ranch was breathtaking, and it felt like I was in a scene from a movie. It was my first time riding, and I was a bit intimidated by the size of the horse, but I was assigned the calmest and gentlest horse. (The staff selects a horse that matches each person's body type and personality. I think I got a gentle horse because I was really scared.) The horse I rode, Very-chan, was truly smart and very cute, and by the end of the two-hour ride, we had become great friends. My friends, Cookie-chan and Chako-chan, who joined me, were also very calm, smart, and adorable.
I was surprised to jump straight into horseback riding with just a simple explanation in broken Japanese, but the horse was calm, and I quickly felt at ease. I definitely recommend the two-hour course. (I'm sure one hour wouldn't be enough...) Also, be sure to wear long pants and sneakers. The two-hour course runs from the afternoon to the evening, so it might be good to have a long-sleeved outer layer as well.
乗馬は以前からとてもしてみたかったので、今回思い切って参加してみました。クアロア牧場の景色は絶景で、まるでわたしも映画のワンシーンにいるようでした。乗馬は初めてで、馬の大きさにビビっていましたが、私には一番おとなしく優しい馬がわりあてられました。(馬はスタッフの方がその人に合った体型、性格のうまを選んでくれます。私はすごく怖がっていたので、性格のおとなしい馬になったのだと思います。)私がのったヴェリーちゃんは本当お利口さんでとってもかわいくて2時間の乗馬のうちにすっかり仲良しになりました。一緒に参加した友達のクッキーちゃんも、チャコちゃんもとってもおとなしく、お利口さんで可愛かったです。
片言の日本語で簡単なたずなの説明でいきなり乗馬だったのでびっくりしましたが、馬はおとなしくすぐ安心できました。絶対に2時間コースをお勧めします。(きっと1時間ではものたりないのでは.....)と、必ず長ズボンとスニーカー。2時間コースは昼過ぎから夕方にかけてなので長袖のはおりものもあるといいかと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/12 |
Reviewed by: I❤HAWAI
It was a trip with three friends for four days (actually three days). One of the memories from that trip was booking a skydiving experience at Pacific Skydiving Center two days before the trip after a big decision. I was full of anxiety, but the day itself was incredibly fulfilling and satisfying!!
Mr. KOMIYA, who provided our transportation, was the best staff member we encountered during our trip and someone we will never forget. He felt like a father figure in Hawaii. Surrounded by staff who were unique and helped ease our tension during the skydiving experience, it was definitely a tour we will come back to next time we visit Hawaii.
Together with my friends, we rated our satisfaction ★★★★★!!
友達三人の滞在四日間(実質三日)という旅行でした。
その思い出の一つにスカイダイビングを旅行二日前に大決断の後、パシフィックスカイダイビングセンターを予約しますた。
不安たっぷりでしたが、当日は充実満点☆満足!!
.+゚ゎくゎく.+゚(o(。・д・。)o).+゚ぅきぅき.+゚
送迎してくれたMr.KOMIYAさんは、私たちの旅行の中で忘れることのない最高のスタッフの方でした。HAWAIのお父さんです。
スカイダイビングでもユニークたっぷりで緊張感をやわらげてくれるスタッフに囲まれていて、次回HAWAIに来る時にまた来ること間違いなしのツアーでした。
同じスタッフで┣¨キ(o゚Д゚o)┣¨キ
友人ともに 満足度★★★★★ でした!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Catwoman
Fantastic! I'll do the 2-hour ride next time.
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Awesome but expensive for what it was ...... 113$ for 2x15mn of boat and only 20mn in the cage with sharks, too short....
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
On the afternoon of the day we arrived, we participated in a two-hour horseback riding tour starting at 3 PM on September 17. This was our first trip to Hawaii as a couple for our wedding and honeymoon. We didn't want to waste our first day, so we found this tour. My husband, who was riding a horse for the first time, was anxious because he didn't understand the language, but the horse guides you, so it's fine even for beginners. I could speak a little English, so I enjoyed listening to various stories. It does get a bit painful on the backside, but the horse takes you through paths you wouldn't expect. We even encountered some animals along the way. Being surrounded by the sound of the wind and rustling trees is something you don't experience often. The sea and greenery were incredibly beautiful. We didn't get bored during the waiting time because there were dogs, cats, and pigs to play with. There are staff members who can speak some Japanese, which is reassuring. The shuttle service is very appreciated. In the shop, there were figures from the popular overseas drama "LOST." You can't ride the horse with a bag, so you have to leave it behind. I thought it would have been nice to have something like a belly bag that is not visible from the outside for valuables. They also take photos at various points along the way. Recently, I heard from a friend living in Hawaii that a couple had their wedding at this ranch. It's that wonderful of a place. We even talked about wanting to participate again, as there seem to be places you can only visit on a full-day tour!
着いたその日の午後、15時からの乗馬2時間コースに9月17日参加しました。結婚式+新婚旅行で夫婦共々初めてのハワイです。着いたその日を無駄にしたくなくて見つけたツアーがこれでした。馬に初めて乗る主人は言葉もわからないので不安がっておりましたが、馬が誘導してくれるので初めての人でも大丈夫ですよ。私は多少英語が話せたので様々な話が聞けて楽しかったです。お尻は痛くなりますが、こんな道を通るの?ってところを馬は進みます。途中で動物も出てきたりします。風と木々が揺れる音の中に身を置くってあまり経験できないことですよね。海や緑がとにかくキレイでした。待ち時間も飽きることなく、犬や猫に豚がいたので遊んでました。言葉は多少日本語の話せるスタッフもいるので安心です。送迎があるのは非常に有難いですね。Shopには最近話題の海外ドラマ『LOST』のフィギュアとかがあったりします。バッグを身につけて馬には乗れませんので預けるようになります。貴重品を身につける外から見えない腹巻バッグみたいなモノがあったら良かったかもと思いました。途中のポイントで写真も撮ってくれます。先日ハワイ在住の友人からここの牧場で結婚式を挙げたご夫婦がいたと聞きました。それ位、素敵なところです。1日ツアーじゃないと行けない場所もあるようなのでまた参加したいねと主人と言ってた程です♪
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Banker Steve & UPS Jenn
My husband and I took this cruise and it was absolutely amazing, so amazing we decided to go for a second one the next day. Captain Don and his crew were friendly, fun, and gave us one of the best days in Oahu that we had our entire trip. You can't pass this up if you have the opportunity to do it! Not only are there amazing views, but the serenity and tranquility of being on the open ocean will give you a different perspective of the beauty of Hawaii.
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Redford
The Shark Encounter was fantastic. Beyond my expectations. Clearly the highlight of our cruise to Hawaii. Would recommend to anyone
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Dan & Brenda
We loved going to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Our guide "Cousin Gumbo" was very personable and informative. The day started very nice but we did have rain showers. We didn't let that stop us from enjoying everything. We didn't get to go on the canoe ride because of the rain. Next time maybe we will be able to.
We did do fun activities and learned about the different islands and cultures. The luau was very nice and we enjoyed the different foods. The show was fantastic. We do plan to go again and visit area's of the center we didn't get to see. Would recommend for all ages.
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa
My buddy Jim and I took this tour and we were completely overwhelmed by how incredible the experience was! We have amazing photos from our underwater cameras to show all of our friends and we were astounded by the number of sharks we saw. This is a once in a lifetime experience that you should NOT miss - take this tour, you will not regret it!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Dan & Brenda
Loved the tour. Our tour guide was "Ed" very friendly and knowledgeable. Also entertaining.
This was a fantastic day. It was nice to go and see the places we wouldn't have seen if we had driven around the island. So much would have been missed if we hadn't taken the tour.
We do plan to do it again sometime. We would recommend this to anyone wanting a nice adventure.
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The entire adventure was excellent. The terrain was spectacular. The staff was highly professional. We will be back. Do it.
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/22 |
Reviewed by: doctorV
The glider was awesome. I loved it. I would do it again. I would definitely add it to my bucket list!
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/21 |
Reviewed by: H.IKEDA
We are a couple over sixty, and this was our second time participating, following last year. We were able to extend the canter longer than last year, which made it even more enjoyable. Both instructors were kind and attentive. We definitely plan to participate again next time.
私たちは還暦を過ぎた夫婦ですが、去年に続いて2度目の参加でした。去年よりキャンターを長くすることが出来ましたので、より楽しかったです。二人のインストラクターも親切で、丁寧に対応してくれました。
次回も是非、参加しようと思っています。
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The show was great and we enjoyed it very much. The rest of the experience was so-so. Our driver was 30 min. late and we were rushed into the park with most of the villages already closed for the day. The dinner was again rushed and we were seated during the end of the show which appeared to have been great. The little we saw of it was really funny. The food left a bit to be desired. But then we went to the Horizon show and it was awesome. I guess when you go to the half day show you're really just getting the great evening show. Next time I'll know to go to some other luau and go to the cultural center during the day to really see what's there. Feel like we missed a lot.
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Des
I really enjoyed this tour! the driver was very informative and funny. The day went by super fast. I got to see alot of stuff and learn about the hawaiian culture. Our driver helped teach us how to pronounce the hawaiian language. I had a lot of fun!
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Highly enjoyable and better than expected! I hope to return again someday for the fun and education!
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Ed,Jen & Amanda
We felt very safe & that was our number one issue. Staff was outstanding, we are going again in a few days. We will be telling all our friends what a great time we spent with the sharks.
Aloha
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is one of the few activities that we would do over again. Overall it was a great experience with very nice people and great exposure to all of the Hawaiian cultures. Very interesting and entertaining. A must!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is a must for anyone visiting the islands. My wife and I agreed this was by far the best thing we did while we were there. The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip itself was a blast! The sharks were so cool to look at. Seeing them in person is just beyond words!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Tim
The location is very clean and organized. We returned to the Polynesian Culter Center because of the fun and knowledge we came away with in our first trip there in 2006. We didn't get to view the complete park our first time do to its size. The weather was a chanllege this time and we saw less of the activites than before. Our tour guide was not up to all the knowledge needed to lead our group, she had been only a tour guide for three weeks. For the price and knowledge you wanted to gather fell far short.
The luau dinner was great and the final show was also a great performance! The effort the culter center puts out to make you feel at home, I would recommended it to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/29 |
Reviewed by: craig + christina
There isn't a whole lot of words that can really express the experience of looking face to face with a bautiful shark.. except AMAZING!! the whole activity from begining to end was great, the staff knew what they were talking about and eventhough we were to dumbfounded to really talk a whole lot they covered all our questions...we would recommend this activity to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
Very interesting learning abouth the other islands. Everyone should make a trip there. Great food at the luau. Great Horizon night show.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Excellent tour guide. Made trip enjoyable and informative while being very helpful.
The PCC itself was very educational with presentations and shows excellent. Not really a luau, but more of a buffet. Food was just OK, with some things excellent and others not so good.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The shark sushi is the best!! I want to participate again next time!!
サメのすりる最高!!
次回も参加したい!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Sue
This was our first time and we really had a good time, the last show was great, the only thing we were not real fond of was the luau dinner, very simple and I wanted to really see how the pig was cooked in the sand. Dinner was not very good. The people there were very very nice to work with. Our driver Chris was also very nice and gave us a lot of information while on the drive.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Aussie Mel
Would recommend this tour to everyone we had a ball of a time a special thanks to Cousin Leon for making our day special.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/10 |
Reviewed by: イノウエ
I participated with my 18-year-old son and two of his friends, making a total of four of us. I thought we would be able to run faster, but it felt more like a leisurely pace of about 15 kilometers per hour. However, considering the safety of all participants, I understand why it was that way.
More than that, I was overwhelmed and moved by the magnificent scenery of Kualoa Ranch. The staff spoke a bit of Japanese, but since I can speak a little as well, there were no communication issues, and they were very kind to us.
It was a lot of fun, and I would like to participate again.
私と18歳の息子とその友達2人の4人で参加しました。
もっと思いっきり疾走できるのかと思っていましたが、時速15キロくらいでゆっくりのんびり走る・・といった感じでした。
でも、参加者全員の安全を考えているので仕方ないかなと
いった感じです。
それよりもクアロア牧場の壮大な景色に圧倒、感動です。
スタッフは片言の日本語を話す方でしたが、こちらも少しは話せるのでコミュニケーションには何ら問題なく、親切にしていただきました。
とても楽しかったです。また参加したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Eddy
I was VERY impressed with our tour to the Polynesian Cultural Center. From the pick up in Waikiki, lunch, tour of the 5 island groups, dinner, the evening show and the return to Waikiki, all was done perfectly. This tour is definitely a MUST to learn more about the Polynesian Culture!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/09 |
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