Reviewed by: a&k
I participated in the dive on January 17th at 11 AM. Unlike the day before when I was informed that the tour was canceled, we were blessed with good weather. The female staff at the pier explained, "Many people get seasick before we reach the open sea due to the high waves, so we sell motion sickness medication on board." It was a bit late for that! I was well-prepared and ready to participate. As expected from a surfing mecca, the boat heading out to sea experienced quite a bit of rolling and pitching. Many people started to feel unwell quite quickly. After a little over 10 minutes, we arrived at the location for the submarine's ascent. We had to wait on the rocking boat for about 15 minutes before boarding after the 10 AM dive guests disembarked. I realized that it’s better to board as late as possible from the front entrance so you can also see what’s happening from the cockpit. I recommend choosing a dive with live Japanese narration. Although the visibility wasn’t perfect, I was satisfied that I could see the blue sea at a depth of 30 meters where light still reached. After disembarking, the female staff at the pier said, "It seems most of the guests got seasick, but you all are okay." The waves were higher than they appeared, and it seems that the afternoon dive was canceled.
Since seasickness can ruin the experience of a dive, please make sure to take proper precautions against it before participating.
1/17日11時ダイプに参加。催行中止となったと聞かされた前日とは違い、好天に恵まれる。桟橋の女性係員が「波が高いので沖合に出るまでに船酔いする人が多いから、酔い止め薬を船内でも売っています」と説明。いまさら遅い!よ。当方準備万端整えて参加しているもんと余裕。サーフィンのメッカだけあって沖合に向かう船はそれなりのローリングとピッチング。はやくも気分を悪くする人多数。10分少々でサプマリン号の浮上場所に到着。10時ダイブの客を降ろした後に乗り込む事になるので揺れる船上で待機すること15分ほど経過。乗り込んで分かったことだが、先頭側入口からなるべく遅く乗る方が操縦席からの様子も見れて良いと思う。また、日本語のナレーションを生で聞ける回のダイブを選択するのがお勧めです。鮮明とはいかないながらも、30メートルの深さでも光が届き、青い海を覗くことが出来たので満足。下船後、桟橋の女性係員「ほとんどのお客さんが酔ったらしいけど、あなたたち大丈夫」と声をかけてきた。見た目以上に波が高く、その日の午後のダイブは催行中止になったらしい。
船酔いではせっかくのダイブも楽しめないので、船酔い対策をしっかりとして参加してください。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Ron
I would not want to come to Hawaii without seeing the Arizona!
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/25 |
Reviewed by: YY
Unlike other tours, there were fewer people, and I was very satisfied.
他のツアーと違って、人数も少なく、大変満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/24 |
Reviewed by: YY
There was hardly any rocking, and I didn't feel any seasickness, so I was able to enjoy myself. The food was great, with a whole lobster served, which made me very satisfied. If I had to say something, the photos taken were a bit expensive at $20... (This is the case at most main spots in Hawaii...)
ほとんどゆれることも無く、不安していた船酔いも全く無く、楽しむことができました。料理も、ロブスターが一匹まるまる出てきて、大満足。強いて言えば、いろいろと撮られた写真が20ドルと高い。。(ハワイの主なスポットではほとんどそうですが・・・。)
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/24 |
Reviewed by: YY
At the time of departure, I thought it would be canceled due to heavy rain, but the rain stopped during the hike, and we were able to go ahead with it. Because of the weather, we couldn't see the sunrise beautifully, but I thought the experience of climbing Diamond Head was valuable. We returned to the hotel before 8 AM, which was also a plus as it meant we didn't waste any time.
出発時は、大雨で中止かと思いましたが、登山中に雨はやみ、なんとか実施できました。日の出は、天気のせいもあり、綺麗にみることはできませんでしたが、ダイアモンドヘッドを登れる経験は貴重だと思いました。8時前にはホテルに戻ってきて、時間も無駄にならない点も良。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/24 |
Reviewed by: haru
I didn't have high expectations for the food, but the warm drinks (self-service with free drinks) and the meals were warm and delicious. Besides seeing whales, there were activities like lei-making, ukulele classes, and hula lessons, so even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy the cruising and activities. During our trip, it seemed like we encountered a mother and calf whale, and they were frequently surfacing for air. (Unfortunately, we didn't get a clear view of their heads or tails...) However, most of the explanations were in English, and sometimes the Japanese announcements were delayed or omitted. Still, the staff was cheerful and bright, shouting "Whale!" Overall, you can enjoy the cruising experience by itself.
食べ物は余り期待していなかったのですが、
温かい飲み物(セルフサービスはフリードリンク)で
食事も温かく美味しかったです。
鯨を見ることもさることながら、アクティビティとして
レイ作りやウクレレ教室・フラレッスンもあり
万が一鯨が見られなくてもクルージングとアクティビティで
楽しめるようになっていました。
私たちが参加した回は親子の鯨だったみたいで
頻回に呼吸をしていました。
(残念ながら頭や尾をはっきりくっきり観る事は無かったですが・・・・)
ただ殆どの説明が英語で日本語の案内が遅くなる事や日本語の説明が抜ける事もしばしば・・・
それでもスタッフが陽気で明るく「くじらぁ~」と叫んでくれます。
総合的にみてクルージングだけでも楽しめます。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Missy
The waves were high. The water was choppy and we LOVED it! No whales but it was so pretty we didn't mind. The rain check is nice. The food was good and we would do it again in a heartbeat.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Sue
We did the Makani Catamaran breakfast day cruise as a family and it was one of the most relaxing activities we did in Hawaii. The views were beautiful and the crew was extremely accommodating and informative when we had questions. We were there in late December so we were hoping to see whales & turtles but only saw dolphins, but the dolphins were delightful, they were spinner dolphins and they gave us a show and also swam right alongside the catamaran so we were able to see them very close up and get pictures. My kids are 15 & 20 so they also enjoyed it. There was a family with a young child and he seemed to do well, but if you have children that do not like to be somewhat contained for 2 hrs or are prone to getting out of control I would not recommend it for them. This is not a place for toddlers and small children to be running around. I would do this cruise again if we went back and I highly recommend it to others.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I enjoyed the East Coast, including Hanauma Bay, by taking the Blue Line at the end of the year. It was not crowded, and it was great to experience the unique buses of Hawaii.
年末にブルーラインにのってハナウマ湾など東海岸を楽しみました。空いていたしハワイ独特のバスでよかったですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on December 24th. Since we had never surfed before, we were a bit anxious about surfing itself and learning in English, but it was more enjoyable than we expected.
The instructor couldn't speak Japanese, but he was very kind and taught us in a way that was easy to understand. They also provided longer surfboards, so we were able to catch waves right away.
I think the instruction itself involves gestures, so it's okay if you don't understand much English, but being able to speak English would definitely enhance the experience.
Perhaps due to lack of exercise, I had muscle soreness starting the next day.
However, if I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to learn at Girls Who Surf.
12月24日に参加しました。私たちは今までにサーフィンをしたことがなかったので、サーフィン自体も不安でしたし、英語で習うのも少し心配でしたが、予想以上に楽しめました。
インストラクターの方は日本語が話せませんでしたが、とても優しく、わかりやすく教えてくれました。サーフボードも長めのものを用意してくれていたので、すぐに波に乗ることができました。
サーフィンの指導自体は身振り手振りもあるので、多少英語がわからなくても大丈夫だとは思いますが、英語は話せたほうが楽しめるとは思います。
運動不足のせいか、次の日から筋肉痛になりました。
でも、またハワイに行ったら必ずガールズ・フー・サーフで習いたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a daytime sailing on a catamaran, and it was just the right amount of time for beginners, feeling very pleasant. I think even small children can enjoy this sailing experience. On the way back to the beach, the direction changed, and just when I was wondering what was happening, we found ourselves among a pod of wild dolphins! Being surrounded by so many dolphins was amazing! I will definitely go again if I have the chance.
カタマランのデイタイムセーリングでしたが、初心者にも丁度よい時間で気持ちよかったです。小さい子でも十分に楽しめるセーリングだと思います。ビーチに帰る途中に方向が変わり、あれ?と思ったら野性のイルカの群れの中に!たくさんのイルカに囲まれて最高でした!また機会があったら乗りに行きます。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Going to Pearl Harbor was an amazing experience. It was very touching. Taking a bus tour to Pearl Harbor eliminates the need for driving in traffic through Honolulu as well as dealing with parking. The tour gave us enough time to roam around and also took us on a trip through Honolulu showing some sights. This is one activity that is definitely better suited as a bus tour.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The view of Honolulu is amazing. When you turn around, you see the sparkling ocean and horizon. It felt like a dream.
Since Ala Moana is nearby, it's a great spot to visit for a short time before or after shopping. I recommend it for couples, families, and friends alike.
ホノルルが一望できて最高です。
後ろを向けばキラキラの海と水平線。夢のようでした。
近くにアラモアナがあるので買い物前後に短時間でできるし
カップル、ファミリー、友達同士みんなにお勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/02 |
Reviewed by: ぱーる
I traveled to Hawaii at the end of the year and participated in a cruise. The night before, there was a rare experience of a complete power outage across the island, which made me wonder if the cruise would still take place, but it went ahead as planned.
This time, I signed up for the standard package without transportation or lunch. Check-in was supposed to be by 11:45, but I arrived at 11:02 on the Red Line trolley while sightseeing around the city. The large Star of Honolulu was docked, so I quickly found the check-in counter.
Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any whales this time, but I enjoyed a relaxing cruise off the coast of Honolulu. Onboard, there were activities like lei-making, ukulele lessons, and hula dance classes, with people from various countries participating.
If you don't encounter any whales, they issue a reboarding ticket before you disembark. With that ticket, you can reboard during the season. I think it's best to participate without having too high expectations of seeing whales.
年末に渡ハし、参加してきました。
前日の夜に全島停電という貴重な?体験をし、クルーズは大丈夫か?と思っていましたが、決行されました。
今回は送迎なし、ランチなしのスタンダードで申し込み。
11:45までにチェックインとなっていましたが、11:02到着のトロリーのレッドラインで街中を観光しながら到着。
大きなスターオブホノルル号が泊まっているので、チェックインカウンターもすぐ発見できました。
今回は残念ながら鯨には遭遇できませんでしたが、ホノルル沖のクルーズが出来、とてものんびりとすごせました。
船内ではレイ作りやウクレレ教室、フラダンス教室などを行っており、各国の人々が参加していました。
鯨に遭遇できなかった場合、下船前に再乗船のチケットを発行してくれます。それを持っているとシーズン中に再乗船が可能になるそうです。
あまり鯨に期待をしすぎないで参加するのが良いと思いますよ。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is one of the thing you must do in this life.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/02 |
Reviewed by: おきゃん
My husband participated, and it seems he had a great time. There were about ten participants, including three Japanese people, ranging from a 13-year-old girl to couples.
Three staff members assisted, and after a basic explanation, they took us to the shallow waters (it's really shallow; you can stand even when you go out quite far).
He mentioned that even beginners were able to stand on the board and ride the waves. My husband, who doesn't usually exercise, talked about having muscle pain in his arms in the afternoon, but he was smiling and happily saying, "It hurts~" (laughs).
They also sold photo data on a CD as a keepsake. It costs $30, but it includes photos of my husband riding the board, which made for some really fun memories. The photos also include others who participated in the school with us, adding to the wonderful memories.
I was on a different tour, so I didn't see it directly, but my husband was captured vividly on the board, riding the waves, and then... falling off the board, which made for lively conversations about the actual experience.
Since everyone participated, it was hard to take photos of ourselves. The CD also included beautiful photos of Hawaii beyond just that day's events, so I recommend purchasing it.
参加したのは、主人だったのですが、とても楽しかったようです。13歳の女の子からカップルまで、日本人3人を含む10名ほどの参加者がいたようです。
3人のスタッフが付いてくれ、基本的な説明のあと、遠浅(ほんとに遠浅の海です。えっと思う場所まで置きに出ても足がつきます)へボードを持っていきます。
初心者でもボードに立ち、波に乗ることができたとのことでした。日ごろ運動をしない主人は、午後から筋肉痛で腕が痛いと話していましたが、ニコニコと嬉しそうに「いたい~」と話していました(笑)
また、想い出になる写真のデータをCDで販売していました。30ドルとなりますが、主人がボードに乗っている姿を連写してくれている写真などが含まれているので、とても楽しい想い出の写真になりました。写真には、一緒にスクールに参加した方も含まれます。これもすてきな想い出になりました。
私は、別のツアーに参加していたため、直接様子を見ていないのですが、主人がボードに乗り、波に乗り、そして・・・ボードから落ちていく姿が克明に写されいて、実際の様子に話が盛り上がりました。
参加した全員が置きに出ますので、自分たちを写真にはなかなか撮れません。CDには、当日の様子以外にもハワイの素敵な写真が入っていましたので購入をお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/01 |
Reviewed by: よしだ
I participated in the morning tour. The live commentary is in Japanese, so I recommend it. They teach you about sea turtles and native Hawaiian fish, and talk about the relationship between the depth of the ocean and its color, making it both educational and enjoyable.
You travel by boat to the submarine boarding area. On days with higher waves, it can be quite bumpy, so it's best to take motion sickness medication in advance.
午前中のツアーに参加しました。午前中は日本語でのライブ解説なので、おすすめです。ウミガメやハワイ固有種の魚を教えてくれたり、海の深度と色の関係のお話などしてくれて、理科の勉強にもなり楽しいですよ。
潜水艦の乗り場までは、ボートで移動します。波が高めの日は、結構揺れますので、事前に酔い止めを飲んでおいた方がよいです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on December 17th. As expected, I didn't see any whales, let alone dolphins. However, I was able to enjoy a bit of a cruising vibe, and seeing Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was lovely, so it was good in its own way. I also joined a hula lesson, which made me forget about feeling seasick, and it was fun. I will try again!
12月17日に参加しました。 やはり鯨どころかイルカにもあえませんでした。
でも ちょっとしたクルージング気分が味わえて 海から見るダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキも素敵でそれはそれなりに よかったです。
フラのレッスンに参加して船酔い気分も吹っ飛びたのしかったです。またチャレンジします。
Thank you for participating in our cruise. We hope you get to see whales next time. We look forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き有難うございました。
次は鯨が見られると良いですね。
またのお越しをお待ちいたしております。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/21 |
Reviewed by: John
I was worried about this activity, but it turned out to be a great experience. Our instructor, Johnny, was attentive, motivated and dedicated to the 3 of us that he was teaching. He kept us going for the 2 hours we were in the water, even when we felt to tired to continue.
Note: You have to be in good physical condition to undertake this activity, it is exhausting, but worth it
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
EVERYONE WAS COURTEOUS AND NICE.INSPITE OF THE RUFF THE SEA IT WAS VERY NICE. I WOULD DO IT AGAIN ON MY NEXT VIST.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I am a repeat visitor to Hawaii. Major travel companies have their own trolleys, but if you come through personal arrangements or other travel companies, the Waikiki Trolley is like a reliable sneaker.
I always use the Waikiki Trolley, and we frequently rely on the Pink Line and Red Line as our main means of transportation.
ハワイのリピーターです。大手旅行会社は専用トロリーがありますが、個人手配や、その他の旅行会社で来た場合は頼りにになるワイキキのスニーカーのようなものです。
いつもワイキキトロリーを利用しており、特にピンクラインとレッドラインが我が家の足として頻繁に利用しています。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
it was ok younger kids and family would enjoy it. it was intersting because you see things you wouldn't normally see such as ship wrecks and plane wrecks. seeing aquatic life was pretty cool we saw a female sea turtle the narrator said that was rare. the most annoying was the dual english and japneese narration on a sub that was all english speaking passengers.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Blueiris
My first time in Hawaii. Before wandering around Honolulu, I decided to take in the view from the sea, so after arriving, I dropped off my luggage at the hotel and joined the tour. As soon as we set sail, we were greeted with the stunning scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head right before our eyes. However, there was a bit of wind that day, and it was quite rocky offshore. Perhaps because of that, the buffet area during lunch wasn't too crowded and was quite smooth. Onboard, there were lessons for making leis, hula dancing, and ukulele playing, which seemed to create a lively atmosphere. Additionally, there were dance shows until disembarkation, and the crew's spirit of service was abundant. Finally, they came around selling group photos taken during boarding for $18. While it's not mandatory, it's a keepsake, so I felt compelled to buy it—what do you think? (laughs)
はじめてのハワイ。ホノルル市内を歩き回る前にまず海上から全体を眺めてみようという事で、到着後ホテルに荷物を預け参加しました。出航後、すぐにワイキキ・ダイヤモンドヘッドの素晴らしい風景を眼前にする事ができます。ただ当日は少し風があり沖合では結構揺れました。そのせいかランチ時のビュッフェコーナーもそう混む事もなくスムーズでした。船内では、レイ作製、フラダンス、ウクレレ等のレッスンがあり盛り上がっていた様です。また、降船時までダンス等のショーもありクルーのサービス精神は旺盛です。最後に乗船時グループ単位で写真を撮影したものを$18で販売に来ます。強制ではないものの記念という事で買わざるを得ませんが、これはどうでしょうか(苦笑)
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
このたびはスターオブホノルルへご乗船いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time on this cruise. The staff were very friendly, and the boat was beautiful. I would do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Toby and the staff were great! Was thrilled to get up on the waves and even have pictures to prove it! Great activity!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family, and everyone was able to stand up on the board on the first try! After a brief explanation of how to stand at the shop, we headed straight to the beach. Unfortunately, it seemed to be a day with no waves, so we had to try with small ones, but with the instructor's help, I was able to stand up! I had previously thought surfing wasn't for me, but my perspective has changed! My body was really close to its limits (laughs), but the instructors were fun and entertaining. I definitely want to challenge myself again next time!
However, one disappointing thing was the CD of photos sold at the end. I recommend that those who wish to purchase it check all the photos before buying! There might be cases where it features specific people, and you might not be in any of them.
ファミリーで参加しましたが、全員1回で立つことが出来ました!
簡単にショップで立ち方の説明を受け早速ビーチへ。残念ながら波がない日だったようで小さい波でのトライだったのですが、先生に思いっきり押してもらい立つことが出来ました!
今までサーフィンはあんまり…と思っていましたが、考えが変わりました!本当に身体は限界に近くなってましたが(笑)、先生達も楽しい人で面白かったです。次回もぜひ挑戦したいと思います!
ただ一つ残念だったのが、最後に販売される写真のCDです。
購入される方は全部の写真を確認してから購入することをお勧めします!意外に特定の人ばかりで自分が写っていない…と言うことがありますので。
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Seaguy
Took my wife on the 3 star and had a great time! Our waiter was a super waiter ... the food was fancy and tasty and the entertainment was fun. The best part is going up to the top deck and watching the sun go down. You will never see a more beautiful sunset!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Susan
This was an excellent trip
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
In Oahu, your transportation options will be The Bus, taxis, rental cars, or trolleys. Each has its pros and cons, but for a schedule of 4 nights and 6 days or 5 nights and 7 days, the trolley is convenient and affordable. It operates on designated routes: Red Line, Blue Line, Pink Line, and Yellow Line.
Basically, this trolley takes you around the main tourist spots in Oahu, making it perfect for short stays.
It's a mode of transport not found in Japan, and feeling the dry breeze of Waikiki is one of the joys of traveling to Hawaii.
オアフでの足は、ザ・バス、タクシー、レンタカー、トロリーのいづれかになる。おのおの長所・短所があるが、4泊6日や5泊7日のスケジュールで便利でお手軽なのが、このトロリーだ。レッドライン/ブルーライン/ピンクライン/イエローラインと所定のコースを回ってくれる。
基本的にこのトロリーでオアフのメインの観光地を回ってくれるので短期滞在にもってこいである。
日本にはない乗り物で、ワイキキの乾いた風を感じるのもハワイ旅行の楽しみのひとつだ。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/09 |
Reviewed by: ☆ハスラー☆
I experienced extreme parasailing.
It was my first time, and it was an amazing experience.
I never expected to be lifted so high.
Being 200 meters in the air was really great (^O^)
I want to try it again.
エキストリーム パラセイルを体験しました。
初めて体験したのですが、スゴクイイ体験をしました。
まさか、こんなに高く上げてくれるなんて思いもしていなかったです。
上空200mはとても良かったです(^O^)
また体験してみたいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/08 |
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Thank you very much for joining us on the whale watching tour.
この度はホエールウォッチングへご乗船いただき、誠にありがとうございました。