Reviewed by: nabefood
I was already feeling excited before the tour even started with the bus pickup around the hotels in Waikiki. The boat was larger than I expected and spacious, so I think it would be hard to get seasick unless the waves were really rough.
We had a meal on the boat, but I wouldn't get my hopes up about it. It was just ordinary local cuisine.
Inside the boat, they showed us pictures and explained things in English. It was labeled as having a Japanese guide, but there was none at all. I think they should revise that description.
When I went out on the deck, the weather was nice and the view was amazing. I felt like it was the right time to go out, but I wish they had informed us when we could go out.
Fortunately, we were able to see three whales swimming alongside us, and we got to see a lot of spouts. We even encountered one that was flipping its large tail while diving.
There were tourists from various countries on board, and everyone had their own way of enjoying the experience. I found myself having fun too, thanks to a lady who was joyfully shouting and celebrating.
ワイキキのホテルを回りながらのバスピックアップで、参加前から気分が高揚しました。
船は思っていたより大きくて、ゆったりしているので、よほど波が荒くなければ酔いにくいんじゃないかと思います。
船の中で食事を食べるのですが、これはあまり期待しない方がいいです。
ごく普通の現地料理。
船内で、写真を見せながら英語で説明をしてくれます。日本語ガイドと表記されていましたが、それは一切ありませんでした。これは表記は改めた方がいいと思います。
甲板に出ると、天候が良く素晴らしい景色でした。
これも、なんとなく今のタイミングだと思ってデッキに出たんですが、いつから出ていいのかは言ってほしいところですね。
運よく、3匹の鯨と並走で、潮吹きはたくさん見ることが出来まして、潜る際に大きく尾びれを回しているところにも遭遇できました。
色々な国から集まった観光客が乗り込んでいて、楽しみ方も様々。
大声で騒いで喜んでいるおばさまにつられて、こちらも楽しくなりました。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Clayton
The tour was professionally organised and well run. The boat provided plenty of viewing opportunities for all onboard. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable. We found some whales but didn't get really close (which was the only downside).
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Alejandra González
The tour is for everybody. I think it'll be more species but it's a good one to go with children.
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Sumei
My husband and I took our 3 kids and we were quite impressed with how quickly we spotted the whales (we even saw dolphins!). It's safe and a great experience, I would definitely recommend it for families with young children.
Parking is convenient. Check in is across from boat. Prepare for standing and maybe even a little sea sick lol! Don't forget to bring your binoculars!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Chedlee
We sailed Christmas Day and it was the perfect way to spend the day. The crew were friendly and we had a great sail - well worth the cost
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/25 |
Reviewed by: nono
I was excited for my first parasailing experience! Since it was our honeymoon, we decided to try something we wouldn't normally do, so we challenged ourselves with parasailing.
The pickup was in front of the Duke Kahanamoku statue. It might be a bit hard to find? A trolley came to pick us up. It was a flashy trolley with a parasailing design against a blue sky.
Once we got on the trolley, we quickly arrived at the beach.
After checking in at the boat dock and waiting for a while, we were taken onto the boat in order based on our parasailing height.
They give you a paper during check-in, so if you show it to someone near the boat, there won't be any mistakes.
Once on the boat, the explanation starts right away. They speak in simple English, which is easy to understand, and they also circulate a Japanese explanation sheet, so it's all good.
I think the parasailing lasted about 5 minutes per group.
But it was very satisfying! In fact, for first-timers, 5 minutes might be tiring.
When we experienced it, the weather was great, and the scenery was fantastic.
The view of Hawaii from the sky was wonderful.
At one point, they lowered the height and dipped our bottoms into the water.
As first-timers, we were satisfied even at 110 meters!
I enjoy heights and thrilling attractions, but it turned out my wife isn't very good with heights. She seemed to have fun, though.
As a side note, all four couples who participated with us were mixed-gender couples, and among them, three women, including my wife, got seasick from the boat's rocking instead of from the parasailing. It might be a bit tough for those who are prone to seasickness.
I would love to participate again.
人生初のパラセイリングでワクワク!
新婚旅行だったので普段しないようなことをしようということでパラセイリングに挑戦しました
ピックアップはデュークカハナモク像の前
少しわかりずらい?トロリーが迎えに来てくれます
青空がバックのパラセイリングの写真柄の派手なトロリーでした
トロリーに乗るとすぐに海に到着
船の乗り場で受付を済ませてしばらく待っているとパラセイリングの高度別?で順番に船に乗せてもらえます
受付の際に紙を渡されるので、それを船の近くにいる人に見せれば間違うことはありません
船に乗るとさっそく説明が始まります
簡単な英語で話してくださるのでわかりやすいですが、日本語の説明書も回覧で回ってくるので大丈夫です
パラセイリングは1組ずつで5分ほどだったと思います
が、とっても満足できます!
むしろ初めてだと5分以上は疲れるかもしれません
私たちが体験したときは
天気も良く景色はサイコーでした
空から見たハワイも素晴らしかったです
途中高度を下げてお尻を水面にもつけてくれます
初めての私たちは110mでも満足は出来ましたよ!
私は高いところやスリリングなアトラクションは好きなのですが、嫁は高いところがあまり得意ではないということが今回の体験で判明しました
楽しかったのは楽しかったようですが。
余談ですが今回一緒に参加した4組は全て
男女のカップルだったのですが、ウチの嫁を含め3組の女性がパラセイリングではなく船の揺れで酔っていました
船酔いしやすい方には少し辛いかもしれません
また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!(12:00スタート) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Leonard S
The whole trip was very pleasent enjoyed the food and staff were very helpful
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/12 |
Reviewed by: hosonori
We participated as a family of four. We chose the 120M height. Besides our family, there was a couple and one woman participating alone. I was a bit unsure when making the reservation, but I felt that the 120M height was sufficient. Even if it were 30M higher, I might not have noticed much difference. It was high, and the flying time felt quite long.
Due to weight considerations, my son was able to fly twice with the woman who was participating alone. I ended up giving her a tip as a thank you, but I regretted not being able to buy the photos when we got off the boat. It seemed like there were about 120 photos for $30. I wish I could get them now. I thought it would be better not to bring valuables, so I went without my wallet, but I realized there was a place under the seats on the boat to put bags, so it was fine.
Before landing, we were dipped in the water, which was fun, but during the last woman's turn, she only got wet up to her legs, and I thought, "Huh?" When I looked closely, I saw that she wasn't wearing a swimsuit. I was impressed by the thoughtful attention and skill.
The optional fee for a family of four isn't cheap, but it was truly enjoyable and memorable, and I'm glad we participated. Thank you to the staff.
P.S. We were lucky to see whales on the way out!
家族4人で参加しました。高さは120Mにしました。私たち家族の他にはカップル1組と、女性が1人で参加されていました。予約の時に色々迷ったのですが、私としては120Mで充分な高さを感じられました。あと30M高くなってもあまりわからないかも。高かったです。飛んでいる時間も結構長く感じました。
体重の関係で、うちの息子が一人参加の女性と一緒に2回飛ばせて頂きました。お礼にと思い、チップをはずんでしまい、船から降りた時に写真が買えなくなってしまったのが心残りです。30ドルで120枚くらいあるようでした。今からでも欲しいです。あまり貴重品は持っていかない方がいいかなと思い、お財布を持たずに行ったのですが、船の席の下にバッグを置ける場所もあり大丈夫だったなと思いました。
着陸前にいったん水に浸けられて楽しいのですが、最後の女性の時は脚までしか水に浸からないかったので、あれ?と思ってよく見たら、彼女は水着ではありませんでした。細やかな心使いと、技術に感動しました。
家族4人だと安くないオプショナル料金ですが、本当に楽しくて思い出になり参加して良かったなと思います。スタッフの方々ありがとうございました。
P.S.沖に向かう途中クジラも見ることができてラッキーでした。
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| Packages: | 高さ120メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ロコちゃん
It was quite far, but I was able to see whales. I took photos before getting on the boat, and they were being distributed on the boat, but I wasn't sure if it was part of the service. I didn't receive any photos... However, it was great that there were photos of the whales taken by the staff with a telephoto lens available for purchase.
何とか遠でしたが、クジラを見ることができました。
船に乗る前に写真を撮って、船で配ってましたが、サービスだったのでしょうか。
よくわからず、写真もらえず。。
スタッフの人が望遠レンズで撮ったクジラの写真が販売されていて、よかった。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Cyndi
We spent Christmas in Hawaii and went on this excursion and absolutely loved it!!! The crew was fabulous and we would do this excursion again!!! Saw a turtle and a shark and lots of other cool stuff!!! Great excursion to do 1st!!! Some folks may need a little dramimine for motion sickness, however, you don't even notice how far down you are, it's amazing!!!
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Cyndi
We spent Christmas in Hawaii and went on this excursion and absolutely loved it!!! The crew was fabulous and we would do this excursion again!!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/20 |
Reviewed by: 晴れ女
The weather was nice, and I had high hopes, but unfortunately, I didn't get to see any whales. However, I enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and other sights from the sea. I was so focused on the direction where the photographer was aiming his camera, hoping to spot a whale, that I ended up feeling a bit seasick.
The lunch buffet might be a bit disappointing if you imagine it by Japanese standards; it felt more like a school cafeteria lunch. If you stay out on the deck trying to see whales, you might miss out on eating. Once you head back, the food will be cleared away, so it's better to go inside and eat at your convenience.
Even though they say there is a "Japanese guide," the person who picks you up and the one explaining about the whales both spoke English. There might have been someone who could speak Japanese somewhere, but you need to look at the photo materials on the boat to learn about the whales yourself.
If you don't see any whales, the tour is just a boat ride out to sea and back to the port, so whether you enjoy it or not really depends on luck.
天気も良く期待していましたが残念ながらクジラには会えませんでした。
しかし、海から見るダンヤモンドヘッドなどの景色は楽しめました。
カメラマンがカメラを構えている方向にクジラが出るのかと海面に目を見張っていたせいか、ちょっと船酔いしてしまいました。
ランチビュッフェは日本基準で想像するとちょっとがっかりかもしれません。学食のランチのような感じです。クジラを見ようとずっとデッキに出ていると食べ損ねてしまいます。帰路についたら片付けられてしまうので適当に中に入って食べたほうがいいです。
「日本語ガイド」といっても送迎の人も、クジラの説明の人も英語です。おそらくどこかに日本語ができる人がいたのかもしれません。自分で船内の写真資料を見てクジラのことを知る必要があります。
クジラが見られなければ港から沖に船で出て帰ってくるだけのツアーですので楽しめるかどうかは「運」次第です。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/06 |
Reviewed by: -PAUL-
I mentioned this before on the phone. This was fun, but was only able to do one activity. Unfortunately the ad misleads you into thinking you can do whatever activities, whenever. You are allowed to swim, snorkel, bike ride or hike in the morning. Then you can either surf(which you cant cause it will cost you more when you never did it, apparently you have to take a lesson before using their boards), kayak, or stand up paddleboard in the afternoon. It just was a disappointment to have an expectaion of what to get for my day, then not do it. In other words, two spereate locations for the morning and afternoon activities, so majority of your time is traveling. Which is fine, but also would of have a different opinion. Knowing what i know now, i probably would never choosen this activity.
I missed the bus to go to the afternoon location, needless to say i was given the wrong time by tourist, but honsestly by the time i got there, i was out of time. One thing that is odd is the memory game, being dropped off somwhere and being picked up elsewhere. However, the people that works at the snorkel rental place, especially that young kid, clueless to his surroundings. Knew who i was & i who else i was there with in regards of the other party on the tour bus & couldnt inform me of the other party making it back. So knowing the time i had to be picked up, this kid not being observant and missing the bus is all my fault, right? So thanks for that! I had to wait for the city bus to pick me up to find out where the tour bus was to get back on it.
All in all, i only did one activity and did a lot of sitting & waiting around. Snorkeling was fun, but was my excitement was short lived with the turmoil. I had fun snorkeling, and thats about it. Oh yeah, dont worry, ill take care of that bus fare!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/16 |
Reviewed by: chan
Since I attend a riding club, I found the horseback riding a bit lacking in terms of riding experience. Instead of riding along the beach, we rode steadily along the coastline. I thought 40 minutes would be short, but it actually turned out to be nearly an hour of enjoyment. The scenery was lovely and very much like Hawaii, making it a great experience.
I also got to enjoy the garlic shrimp from Macky's, which is difficult to reach on your own, and I was able to try Matsumoto Shave Ice! Shopping at the cute shops in Haleiwa was also fun, so this tour was quite fulfilling.
Moreover, I got to see a sea turtle!!! And I must say, the guide was quite a character (laughs). At first, I was a bit confused, but he created a fun atmosphere and was very knowledgeable about Hawaii. The vibe in the car during the transfers was friendly and cheerful. Since the travel time was long, the atmosphere was important. Looking back, I feel lucky to have had him as our guide.
This is a highly recommended tour where you can enjoy about half of what Hawaii has to offer! Thank you!
乗馬クラブに通ってるので、乗馬という意味では物足りないです。浜辺ではなく、海岸沿いをひたすら常足での騎乗でした。40分は短いかなと思ってましたが、実際は1時間近かく楽しめました。景色がハワイらしく素敵なのでいい体験になります。
自力で行くことが難しいマッキーズのガーリックシュリンプもいただくことが出来ましたし、マツモトシェイブアイスもトライ出来ました!(^^)!ハレイワの可愛いショップでショッピングも楽しめるので、このツアーはかなり充実しています。
それにウミガメにも逢えました!!!
そして何といっても、ガイドさんがけっこう強烈な方で(笑)最初は???と思いましたが、楽しい雰囲気を作って下さるハワイを熟知した方で、移動中の車内は和気あいあいとしていてました。移動時間が長いので、空気感も大事ですね。終わってみればこの方でラッキーだったと思いました。
こちらでハワイの半分位は楽しめちゃったお勧めのツアーです(^_-)-☆
ありがとうございます♪
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/16 |
Reviewed by: ひとり旅
At the beginning, I was told that there would be a bit of a stronger warning for safety in the ocean, and that was indeed the case. Even though I understood, it still made me feel a bit down. Surfing was fun.
I felt uncomfortable listening to some rather rude things said to another man, perhaps because they thought he didn't understand English. I wondered if men of the sea are just that foul-mouthed!?
最初の説明で海では安全のため少し強めに注意されます。と言われてその通りでした。
わかってはいても心は少し折れました。
サーフィンは楽しかったです。
英語がわからないと思ったのか、他の男性に結構失礼なこと言ってたのが、聞いてて不愉快に感じました。海の男は口が悪いものなのか!?と思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
While we are glad to hear you enjoyed surfing, we sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused by the remarks made by our staff.
Upon confirming the matter with the local operating company, we received a response that included an apology and a commitment to reinforce staff retraining. We will strive to provide even more satisfactory services based on your valuable feedback.
Thank you again for your precious input amidst your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
サーフィンを楽しんでいただいた反面、担当スタッフの発言によりご不快な思いをさせてしまいましたこと、お詫び申し上げます。
今回の内容を現地催行会社に確認させていただきましたところ、お詫びの言葉とともに、スタッフの再教育を徹底するとの回答がございました。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めてまいります。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/17 |
Reviewed by: ビーチ大好き
The sailing tour was my first experience, and it was incredibly refreshing. Lying on the net and listening to the sound of the waves made me feel like my whole body was being purified. I only nibbled on snacks and selected drinks, but I hardly touched them because I was so absorbed in sailing. If you get tired from shopping, taking this sailing tour could be a great way to refresh yourself, which is a typical way to enjoy Hawaii.
セーリングツアーは初めての体験でしたが超が付くほど気持ちいい。ネットに寝ながら波音を聞いていると全身が浄化されていくような感じがします。
スナックはつまむ程度、ドリンクはセレクトしましたが、セーリングに夢中でほとんど口にしませんでした。
お買い物に疲れたらこのセーリングツアーで気分転換するのもハワイらしい過ごし方かもしれません。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Frank
The crew on the boat are total pro's. Extremely safe and a lot of fun! Did the 800 foot line ride, will definitely be doing it again next visit. Lots of great pics taken by the crew, cost under $30 for SD card. The boat ride was awesome too! Thank you!!!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight - 800ft Line (8 min) Early Bird Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: NOBU
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. While it's part of the luck of the draw, I wished there had been more entertaining activities to enjoy.
残念ながら、クジラは見ることができませんでした。これは時の運もあるのでしょうがないのですが、それ以外にもっと楽しませるエンターテイメントが欲しかった。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to see any whales this time. Please come back again to search for active whales on another occasion. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回、クジラをご覧いただく事ができず、大変残念に思います。
またの機会にアクティブなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Emily
Service and crew were great! Saw a couple humpback whales swimming from a distance. May have not been late enough in the season to see as much as expected.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise with Breakfast |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Nancy T
This was the high light of our trip to Hawaii. The ride and the operators were great! I would definitely recommend this company.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight - 800ft Line (8 min) with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/03 |
Reviewed by: 50 B-DAY GONE BAD!!
THIS EVENT WAS AWESOME BLOSSOM!!!! THE CAPTAIN WAS EVEN COOLER HE HAD OLD SCHOOL MUSIC PLAYING JAMMING ALL THE 70'S, 80'S, AND 90'S!! OUR LITTLE CAMERA GUY WAS A LITTLE HOTTIE TOO LOL!!! THE PARASAILING WAS A LITTLE SCARING GOING UP BUT THE EXPERIENCE WAS EVERYTHING AND I DEFINITELY WOULD DO IT AGAIN, IN HOPES OF HAVING THE SAME CREW TOOO!!! THANKS FOR MAKING MY 50TH BIRTHDAY SOOOO MEMORABLE!!!!
FIFTY FINE, AND FAVOR!!! FROM MIDLOTHIAN (DALLAS), TX
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| Packages: | Standard Flight - 600ft Line (6 min) with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/08 |
Reviewed by: 久々のハワイ
We used it with our family, including a first grader and older children, in late December.
It was around the time when whale watching starts, and we considered a boat cruise, but thought it might be boring if we didn't see any whales, so we opted for a yacht, which turned out to be a good choice. It didn't sway much, and instead, it was refreshing to feel the thrill of the waves. However, my younger child seemed a bit scared at first from the rocking, so while it wasn't dangerous, it might have been a bit too early for them.
The cruise lasted an hour and a half, going around the other side of Diamond Head. On the way there, we felt excited, and on the way back, we were a bit more calm. Opinions might differ on whether it was worth the price, but I felt like I experienced Hawaii, and I was happy with it. As many have mentioned, I had been interested in beach yachts for a while, and even though the programs are different, it would cost two to three times more in Japan's Shonan.
By the way, it was fully booked with about 40 people, but our family was the only Japanese. I didn't understand much English, but since it was just about feeling the waves and the wind, language didn't really matter.
小1と高学年の子供と家族で、12月下旬に利用。
クジラが始まる頃で、船クルーズも考えたけど、見えなかったらツマラナイと思い、ヨットにしたけど良かったです。
そんなに揺れないし、むしろ波を感じる疾走感で爽快だったけど、下の子が、最初は波に揺られているのが怖い様子だったので、危険はないけど、ちょっと早かったかな。
ダイアモンドヘッドの向こう側まで回り込む一時間半のクルーズ。行きは気分が高揚、帰りは少し冷静にという感じなので、高い・安いは、ギリギリ意見が別れるかも知れないけど、ハワイ体験した気分になり、僕は良かったです。
みんなが書いている通り、前々からビーチのヨットが気になっていたし、日本の湘南だとプログラムは違えど、2~3倍はかかるし。
なお、約40人の満員でしたが、日本人は我が家族のみ。英語は余り分からなかったけど、波を感じ風を感じるだけなので、言葉は関係ないですもんね。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: 清野 のり子
The weather was perfect, making it an ideal day for parasailing. As soon as we set out, the instructions were in English, but there was also a proper Japanese manual available. Since photography was not allowed on the boat, I requested some photos. (I would have appreciated prior information about the use of waterproof cameras and that participants would not be able to take photos simultaneously.)
After waiting in line, it was finally our turn! The view was, of course, amazing and a lot of fun! Those with a fear of heights might find it challenging! While I was distracted by the scenery, there was a signal from the boat via the rope that indicated it was time to take photos. The fee was $30, which I thought was reasonable.
The actual time spent up in the air was just under 5 minutes, but the satisfaction exceeded that. The local staff had some funny moments, creating a friendly atmosphere, so the waiting time was not a burden. I thought about wanting to challenge myself to go even higher next time!
I was very satisfied with the monitor tour and shared the photos and fun stories with my family. If you go to Hawaii, it's definitely worth experiencing at least once!!!
お天気にも恵まれ、最高のパラセイリング日和でした。 沖に出るなり、英語での説明でしたが、きちんと日本語の説明書もありました。船内では写真撮影ができないため、写真を希望しました。(事前に防水カメラの使用可、参加者が同時に体験することで写真撮影不可などの説明がほしかった)
順番待ちをして、いざ出番!眺めはもちろん、かなり楽しいです!高所恐怖症の方は厳しいかもしれませんね! 途中眺めに気をとられていると、船からロープを伝って合図があり、写真を撮るよ!との合図あり。料金は、$30ですが、高くはないかなーと思います。
実際に上がっている時間は5分ないくらいですが、それ以上に満足感があります。 現地スタッフの方も笑わせてくれるポイントがあるので、和気あいあいとしており待っている時間も苦ではないです。 次回はさらに高く挑戦したいと思いました!
モニターツアーに大満足し、家族へ写真と楽しい話で盛り上がりました。
是非、Hawaiiへ行ったら1度は体験する価値ありますよ!!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!(12:00スタート) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: かおり
I wanted to fly over the crystal-clear blue ocean in Hawaii, so I decided to participate in parasailing this time. The driver for the pickup only spoke English, but they provided us with consent forms in Japanese, so there were no issues at all. The meeting place was easy to find, making it very convenient. We picked up other participants and it was about a 10-minute drive from the city center. We waited for the previous group to return by boat, and finally, it was our turn. Each boat holds about 10 people, and we were the only Japanese participants. (By the way, everyone else was a couple. Haha.) The handsome guys on the boat occasionally spoke a few words in Japanese. There were instructions available in both English and Japanese. Most participants were in just their swimsuits, but if you don't want to get wet, you can let them know, and they will avoid the performance where you get into the water, so some people wore T-shirts. The boat itself rocked more than I had imagined. If you are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication before participating. For parasailing, you wear a life jacket in turn. When you’re not up in the air, you basically just enjoy the view of the ocean. The moment you take off is very exciting and fun! The time spent up in the air isn’t very long, but since you’re just flying, I think that duration is just right. When landing, they performed a little splash landing, which was also enjoyable. While you’re up there, it can feel a bit boring, but the view is amazing! Also, as it says on the boat, tips are not included.
ハワイの透き通るような青い海の上を飛んでみたい!ということで今回パラセイリングの参加をきめました。送迎のドライバーさんは英語のみですが、同意書なども日本語の用紙を渡されるので特に問題ありません。集合場所もわかりやすくとても楽でした。車でほかの参加者の方をピックアップして街の中心から10分ほどのところでした。前の回の方が船で帰ってくるのを待ち、いよいよ私たちの番。一つの船は大体10名くらいで、日本人は私たちだけでした。(ちなみに私たち以外みんなカップルでした。笑)船のイケメンお兄さんたちは日本語の単語をたまに話してくれます。説明書も英語と日本語の2通りがありました。ほとんどの参加者の方は水着だけの状態になって参加していましたが、濡れたくない場合は言えば海につかるパフォーマンスは避けてくれるそうで、Tシャツを着たままの方もいました。船自体は、想像していたよりも揺れました。酔いやすい方は、酔い止めを飲んでからの参加をおすすめします。パラセイリングは、順番にライフジャケットを着用して行います。自分がやっているとき以外は基本海を眺めてるのみです。飛ぶ瞬間はとてもワクワクで楽しいです!上に上がっている時間自体はそんなに長くないですが、特に飛んでいるだけなのでそれくらいでちょうどよいのかなと思います。降りるときに、お尻あたりが着水するパフォーマンスをしてくれてそれも楽しかったです。上にいる間は少し退屈感もありますが、眺めは最高です!あと、船にも書いてありますがチップは別だそうです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!(12:00スタート) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: flower.zoo-n
I was really anxious about whether I could do it since I have a fear of heights, but I signed up at my husband's request. In our group, there was another Japanese couple and three groups of foreigners. The guide didn't understand Japanese, but I think I was able to understand the explanations through gestures and such.
As for the paragliding, I was scared when we were leaving the boat and going up into the air, but once I was floating in the sky, I was able to enjoy the scenery! I also signed up for photos, and even though it was expensive, I think it's definitely worth it!!!
高所恐怖症の私ができるのかめちゃくちゃ不安でしたが、夫の希望で申し込みました。
同じグループには、私たち以外にもう一組日本人カップルと、あとは外国人グループが3組でした。ガイドさんは日本語はわかわからないけど、仕種とかで何となく説明とか理解できたと思います。
肝心のパラセイリングですが、ボートから空へと離れて行くときが怖かったけど、空に浮いたら景色を堪能できる余裕ができました!写真も申し込みましたが、高くてもあれは申込んた方がいいと思います!!!
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/02 |
Reviewed by: スキッパー
I participated with my 8-year-old son.
The cool pickup trolley arrived 10 minutes late (which was expected). At this point, my son was getting excited. We had quite a thrilling drive and arrived at Kewalo Bay.
The boarding process for the boat was smooth, and we started with five groups on board. The two instructors provided precise guidance in broken Japanese, and reading the written instructions eased any anxiety.
We wore life jackets and took turns jumping in, while the instructor informed us about the sale of a photo CD for $30. However, since we didn't know what was included, we weren't sure if it was expensive or cheap. We flew with our smartphones in waterproof cases.
Our turn was last, and while watching the others, I was thinking of requesting a dry landing, but we ended up getting splashed in the sea. That said, it was just enough to soak our backsides, which felt oddly pleasant. The weather was clear, and with calm winds, the flight was very comfortable. My 8-year-old son seemed to thoroughly enjoy being above the blue sea and sky. He even waved to everyone on the boat and was smiling the whole time, saying he wanted to do it again as soon as we landed.
When I asked the instructor, he mentioned that each group would fly for 700 feet, but it felt like it was over in no time. On the way back, there was a bit of a delay with other groups, but I chatted with a mom who was there with her daughter in the same grade, so I didn't mind.
The price was cheaper compared to others, and the tour was well-organized, so we were satisfied and created great memories.
Lastly, I have one thing to say to the organizers. The rough driving of the driver on the way to Kewalo Bay was the only and biggest downside. Perhaps due to the delay in pickup, the driver was organizing the participant list while driving and tended to cross lanes. We were made to sign a waiver regarding fatal accidents in the car, but what exactly does that cover? Accidents due to clear negligence on the driver's part are unacceptable.
Since you are carrying customers, I hope you will maintain a focus on safe driving.
8歳の息子と参加しました。
カッコいいピックアップトロリーは10分遅れで到着。(想定内)
この時点で息子はテンションアップ。なかなかスリリングなドライブでケワロ湾へ到着。
到着からボートに乗り込む際もスムーズで5組でボートに乗りスタート。
2人のインストラクターは片言の日本語ながら的確な案内、さらに注意事項など書かれた物を読んだりすることで不安もありませんでした。
ライフジャケットを着用し1組ずつ飛ぶのですがインストラクターの方が写真のCDRの販売の案内をしてくれます。30ドルですが内容が分からないので高いのか安いのか??
私達は防水ケースにスマホを入れてフライトしました。
私達の順番は最後、他の方達の様子を見ていてドライランディング希望しようと思っていましたが海ポチャしてもらいました。
と言っても軽くお尻位まで浸かる程度でなんだか嬉しい感じです。
天気は快晴、風も凪いでいたのでフライトも実に快適。8歳の息子も青い海の上と空をとーっても満喫しているよう。
余裕があるのかボートのみんなに手を降ってみたり終始笑顔で降りた瞬間またやりたいと(;^_^A
インストラクターの方に聞くと1組当たり700フィート走ってくれるとのことでしたが何だかあっという間でした。
帰りは他のグループをまったり少しロスがあったものの同学年の女の子と参加されたママとお話ししたりで気になることもありませんでした。
価格も他者に比べて安くツアーもしっかりされていたので満足で良い思い出ができました。
最後に1つだけ主催者へ。
ケワロ湾へ行く時のドライバーの運転の粗さが唯一で最大の減点でした。
ピックアップが遅れたせいか、参加者の名簿整理など運転しながら行い車線もオーバーしがち。
車内で死亡事故に関する免責など誓約書にサインさせられるのですがどこからどこまでの誓約書なのでしょうか?
運転手の明らかな過失などによる事故などたまりません。
お客様を乗せている以上運転に集中するなど安全運転の姿勢は守っていただきたいです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!(12:00スタート) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/30 |
Reviewed by: ナイちゃん
This was my first time on the catamaran. It was a bit chilly since it was winter, but I enjoyed the sunset while drinking a Mai Tai. Since drinks are unlimited, be careful not to overindulge. You might need to use the restroom frequently.
今回初めてカタマラン号にのりました。
冬場でしたので、少し肌寒かったですがマイタイ飲みながら
サンセットを楽しみました。
飲み放題なので飲みすぎに注意してください。
トイレが近くなります
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/25 |
Reviewed by: 1111RW
On the day we arrived in Hawaii, we wanted to enjoy a lovely sunset, so our family of four decided to take this cruise. We boarded from the pier right in front of the Hilton, and the kids were able to play on the beach during the waiting time, which made it a stress-free experience. When the sun began to set, we left our shoes before boarding and didn't need to bring much else. The boat was relatively large and had restrooms. There were benches in both a sheltered area to avoid the sun and wind, as well as an outdoor area. They offered light snacks, but it was just chips and cookies. That day, it was just us and one other couple from abroad. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset, and we cruised until the city lights came on, but it was really windy and cold!!! I wore a long-sleeve shirt and a windbreaker, but my feet were bare and got chilly... The boat was rocking, and my 2-year-old got seasick and was in a bad mood. It was quite a long time, so I felt sorry for him. I think the atmosphere and facilities are good, so I recommend this for families with small children during warmer seasons!
ハワイ到着日にサンセットで素敵な雰囲気をと思い家族4人で利用しました。ヒルトンの目の前の桟橋から乗船するため、待ち時間も子どもたちは砂浜で遊ぶなどゆったりとストレスありませんでした。陽が傾きかけたころ、乗船前に靴を預けて裸足で乗る以外は特に持ち物は要りません。比較的大きな船でお手洗いもあります。陽射しや風を避ける壁がついたエリアと外のエリアにベンチがあります。軽食とありますがスナック菓子、クッキー程度です。その日は私たちと他外国人のご夫婦1組だけでした。残念ながらサンセットは見えず、その後街がライトアップするまでクルージングするのですが、何せ風もすごいし寒い!!!長袖にウィンドブレーカーを着ていきましたが、足元は裸足だし冷えました・・・。うねりがあって揺れたこともあり、2歳の子どもは船酔いしてしまい、機嫌も悪く、更に結構時間が長いので可哀想なことをしました。雰囲気設備は良いと思うので、小さなお子さんがいる方は暖かい季節をおススメいたします!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/22 |
Reviewed by: The Camp's
We had a blast. Go for the 1000' 10 min. It was worth the extra money. Every min in the air is worth it. Also get the splash.
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| Packages: | Super Flight - 1000ft Line (10 min) with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/01 |
Reviewed by: JULI40
I participated on December 11. It was around 4 PM on the first day we arrived in Hawaii. My friend and I joined two groups, including a Taiwanese family.
We went first. We chose the 150m option, and it was truly amazing. I highly recommend the 150m!
There was a $30 option for photos, but we opted out. The daughter of the Taiwanese family suggested we take pictures of each other, so we were planning to do that, but it seems the boat staff took a few pictures of us after seeing that interaction! It might have been because there were only two groups. Honestly, after we finished, it felt a bit awkward to take pictures of others on the boat, so just a heads up on that.
It was really, really fantastic; the horizon looked beautiful, and 150m is quite high! As expected, we were dropped into the sea, getting about halfway submerged (saying things like "Yay!!"), and then we surfaced and landed back on the boat! The wire handling was really impressive!
We declined the ride back and walked along Waikiki Beach while enjoying the sunset.
12月11日に参加しました。ハワイについた初日の16時くらいだったかな・・?友人と二人で参加し、台湾人親子との2組でした。
私たちが先に飛びました。150mを選んでいたのですが、本当に最高でした。是非とも150mおすすめです。
30ドルで写真とありましたが、私たちは希望しませんでした。それに、台湾人親子の娘さんがお互いの写真を取り合いっこしましょうかぁ・・って言ってくれていたので、そのつもりでしたが、どうやらそのやりとりをみて船のスタッフさんが何枚かとってくれました!
2組で少なかったからかもしれません。正直、自分たちが終わってから、船で人の写真を撮るには気持ち悪くなるのでご注意を・・です。
ほんとに、ほんとに最高でしたよ、水平線がきれいに見れたし150m高いです!
予想してましたが、お決まりの海に腰半分浸かるくらい落とされ(イェーイ!!とか言って)再び浮上してから船に着地!本当に上手なワイヤーさばきでした!
帰りの車はお断りして、サンセットを眺めながら、ワイキキビーチを歩いて帰りました。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
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We are sorry you got the pick up times mixed up and were forced to catch a city bus to catch up , therefore missing your second activity. Normally we have other drivers on the North Shore and could have expatiated things so sorry for that too.PLEASE GIVE US A FUTURE DATE TO COMP YOU THE TOUR SO WE CAN SHOW YOU WHAT ITS REALLY LIKE.
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