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I was able to immerse myself in the world of Jurassic Park while horseback riding. I was overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery. The Japanese guidance was very comprehensive, so I felt no anxiety at all.

乗馬しながらジュラシックパークの世界に浸れました。壮大な景色に圧倒されました。日本語の案内も大変充実しているので、全く不安は感じませんでした

I booked this on a whim (had seen a few recommendations from a travel group on Facebook). I am so glad I did!!! This was hands down our favorite thing we did. Our trip to PCC included transportation there and back, which was convenient because we didn’t rent a car. From the time we were dropped at the center to the time we arrived back at our drop off spot in Waikīkī, we were impressed. The story telling, the interactive demonstrations, the hospitality and excitement of everyone working at the center was nothing less than amazing. We ate at the restaurant called Pounders for lunch, the service was excellent and the food was some of the best we had our whole time here. We both learned so much about the Polynesian Cultures and the end show “Ha breathe of life” is one of the best live performances we’ve gone to. Anyone visiting should definitely book this, you won’t be disappointed! We spent one day at PCC, but I think you could definitely spend multiple days and really immerse yourself in each culture and spend time participating in all the activities!

Crew was great, water was great, drinks were great. Pick up location is perfect right on the beach

A couple in their 70s has experienced Hawaii several times in the past and is well aware of its charm. However, they have recently become more aware of their declining physical strength and decided to enjoy one last trip to Hawaii while they are still able to move around.

In previous trips, they prioritized visiting various tourist spots, and the only show they had seen was over a decade ago at the Polynesian Cultural Center. This time, they considered revisiting the center for its grand show, but due to the distance, they learned that there was a show very close to their hotel in Waikiki and decided to sign up for it on a whim.

To their surprise, the show turned out to be quite professional, featuring not only beautiful hula and intense Polynesian dances but also performances by impersonators of the late popular stars, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. They realized that if this were the real deal, it would be incredibly difficult to obtain tickets even for a hefty sum, and they both agreed on that.

After the show, there was a meet-and-greet with the artists and a photo opportunity, which added to their experience. On the way back to the hotel, they felt that just being able to see such a show made the trip to Hawaii worthwhile, and they were very satisfied, especially when his wife showed off a photo of herself with the beloved "Presley."

70歳代の夫婦、ハワイ旅行は過去にも何度か体験してハワイの魅力を十分認識しておりますが、最近とみに体力の衰えを自覚するようになり、身体が動くうちにもう1度、と今回が最後のつもりでハワイ旅行を楽しんで来ました。
数年前までは、ハワイの色んな観光スポットを巡ることを優先していた関係で、ショーを鑑賞したのは10数年前の「ポリネシアカルチャーセンター」でのショーが1度きり。
今回の旅行でも、久し振りにそこを訪れて豪華ショーを鑑賞しようかとも思ったのですが、距離的にちょっときつかったので、ワイキキの宿泊ホテルからすぐ近くでもショーがあるのを知り、ちょっと覗いてみようかと軽い気持ちで申し込みました。
ところが、これがなかなか本格的なショーで、華麗なフラや激しいポリネシアンダンスだけでなく、今は亡き人気スター、エルビス・プレスリーやマイケル・ジャクソンのそっくりさんの歌やパフォーマンスまであって、しかもそれを中央前方のVIP席で鑑賞できるなんて、これが本物だったらン十万払ってもチケット入手は困難だろうなと家内とも納得し合ったりもして。
またショーが終わっての帰りには、出場アーティストたちとの握手会や記念撮影サービスなどもあって至れり尽くせり。
こんなショーを観れただけでも、ハワイに来た甲斐があったよね、とホテルへの帰り道、あこがれの"プレスリー"との２ショット写真を私に見せながら大満足の家内でした。

I went for the first time this year. When we got on the boat, it was raining, but I was glad that it stopped by the time we arrived at the sandbar. The water was knee-deep in some areas, which made it enjoyable. We could also rent SUPs and had a great time. There was a Japanese-speaking guide who provided support. They took us snorkeling, and we were able to see plenty of turtles. The guide helped us, a couple in our 60s, with snorkeling, and we could just float around. I want to go again next year. I think it would be wonderful if it were sunny. It was already so great even with the rain and clouds, so I'm looking forward to going again next year. There is a website that checks the tide levels at the sandbar, so I recommend looking it up and choosing a day with low tide when making a reservation. It’s a wonderful world where you can experience the ocean in 360 degrees.

今年初めて行きました。
ボートに乗った時は、雨が降っていたけどサンドバーに到着したときは案がやんでよかった。
深さは膝ぐらいのところもあり楽しむことができました。
SUPなども借りることができ良い時間を過ごすことができます。
日本語を話すガイドがおりサポートしてくれます。
シュノーケリングに連れて行ってくれますが、亀が見放題の状態でした。
我々６０代の夫婦の手を引いてシュノーケリングをさせてくれ浮かんでいるだけでよい状態でした。
来年も行きたい。快晴だったらどんなにいいだろうと思う。
雨曇りであれだけよかったので来年も行こうと楽しみにしています。
サンドバーの潮位を調べるサイトがあるので、予約するときはぜひ覗いて潮位の低い日を選ぶことをお勧めします。
３６０度海の中で体験できる素晴らしい世界です。

As a tour, the waiting time is too long and there's nothing to do, so it's boring. If possible, I recommend going directly with The Bus or by rental car.

The shuttle bus is large and luxurious, but the air conditioning is too strong, so it's essential to bring a jacket or something to wear. However, it's comfortable. If you want to rest and sleep, I recommend it.

The buggy ride is fun, and they help with interesting explanations and photo opportunities along the way, so you can enjoy it. Even the playful teasing like "Hurry up!" is fun (laughs).

The appeal of driving on rough roads means you should be prepared for mud splashes. You can enjoy getting dirtier than you would in Japan. If you're concerned, please bring a change of clothes. There are no changing rooms, so you'll need to use the restroom. Just for your reference.

I wondered if I should tip the two attendants (who also drove for those who wanted to enjoy the ride without driving), but I hesitated because I didn't have the right bills. I'm sorry... I wonder if $5 per person would have been okay?

I want to go again!

By the way, except for boarding the bus and checking in, everything is in English, but you could choose Japanese for the safety video before getting on the buggy. They check how to drive individually during the test run, so I think you can understand the atmosphere well enough even if you don't speak English. I recommend it!

ツアーとしては、待ち時間が長すぎるし、やる事が無いので退屈。可能であれば、直接、The Busか、レンタカーで行く事をオススメします。
送迎バスは、大きく豪華なので、冷房が効きすぎるので上着などの対策は必須ですが、快適です。疲れて寝たい場合には、オススメします。

バギーは面白いし、途中で降りてアトラクション感満載の面白い説明や写真撮影のお手伝いもしてくれるので、楽しめます。もっと早く付いてこい！みたいな煽りすら楽しい（笑）

悪路走行が魅力なので、泥跳ねは覚悟してください。日本ではあり得ないくらい、汚れる事を楽しめます。気になる方は着替えを持参してください。更衣室は無いのでお手洗い利用です。ご参考まで。

アテンド（運転せずに後ろに乗って楽しみたい人のために運転手もしてました）のお2人にチップを払った方がいいのかな？と思ったけど、ちょうどいいお札がなく躊躇してしまったのは心残りです。ごめんなさい…ひとり5ドルでもよかったのかなぁ？

また行きたいです！

因みに行きのバス搭乗と、チェックイン以外は、全て英語ですが、バギー乗車前の安全講習ビデオだけ日本語が選べました。運転の仕方は、テスト走行の際に個別に確認してくれるので、英語できなくても雰囲気で十分理解できると思います。
オススメです！

The guide's instructions and explanations were easy to understand, and I had a lot of fun. I wish I could have stayed longer and done more snorkeling.

ガイドさんの誘導も説明もわかりやすくて、とっても楽しかったです。
もう少し長く、滞在してシュノーケリングしたかったです。

First of all, there was a detailed explanation in Japanese, so if you understand that, horseback riding was also easy. Although it was a two-hour session, it felt like it ended in no time. There were many things to see, and it was very enjoyable.

始めに、日本語で説明が詳しくありましたので、それを理解していれば、乗馬も暗線でした。
2時間の時間でしたが、あっという間に終わってしまったと感じました。
見る物も多くて、とても楽しかったです。

I would do this again and again, the crew is wonderful and energetic just great people to spend the day with! Volleyball, burgers, snorkeling oh my!

Easy entry process, meet by dance troop and greeted by crew member. Scored a very nice table by the window. Staff were warm and friendly and our first free drink was delivered promptly. Food was good and plentiful and stayed out as long as people kept going up. Show was as expected with all staff taking part. We did the fireworks night which was fab. Only real complaint was with the Sunset, the sun didn't com out to play :).
We enjoyed the evening thank you

We had a great time, our tour guide was very nice and friendly. We recommend the experience, the views are amazing, a lot of Hawaiian history.

I was impressed by the packed program. I enjoyed a delicious buffet and had a great time at the show. The appearances of Elvis and Michael allowed me to take a trip down memory lane to my younger days.

盛りだくさんのプログラムに感動。美味しいビュッフェもたっぷり頂き、ショーも大いに楽しめました。エルビスやマイケルの登場で、若い頃にタイムスリップできました。

First, we had a meal and then enjoyed a hula dance. The food was delicious. My 7-year-old son was having a great time experiencing the hula dance. After that, there was a show. At first, it was entertaining, but while I know Michael from the impersonation contest, I didn't recognize the other person, so I couldn't find it funny, just noting that he had a lot of chest hair. It felt like an unknown guy was singing while showing off his chest hair. My son was fast asleep.

We ended up here because the boat got lost, but my son said he preferred the boat. For people in their 20s and 30s, the characters might feel too outdated. It just becomes a situation where you keep listening to old music you don't know.

It felt like tracing the history of Hawaiian music. Both my son and husband said the fire show was amazing.

最初お食事してフラダンスをします。
料理は美味しいです。
7歳の息子が楽しそうにフラダンス体験をしていました。
あとはショー。最初は面白かったのですが、
モノマネ大会マイケルは知ってますが、もう1人は知らないので、胸毛が凄いくらいで面白いと思えませんでした。
知らないおじさんが汗を書いて胸毛を出した歌ってるってなります。
息子は爆睡していました。

船が迷ってこちらにしましたが、
息子は船が良かったと言っていました。
20代30代の人は人物が古すぎて微妙かと。
まず誰やねんって知らない昔の音楽をただただ聞き続ける事になります。

ハワイの歴史音楽を辿っていくみたいな感じです。
ファイヤーショーは息子も夫もすごいといっていました。

We spent an entire day here. It was far too hot. It would have been much more enjoyable if It had been cooler.
The place itself is well laid out but it's a tourist trap.

Richard was our bus driver and although he wanted to give us as much information as he could, he repeated himself on several topics....I felt like saying to him that it's ok to be quiet on parts of the journey.

I visited Hanauma Bay for the first time in two years. It was early in the morning, but the water wasn't as cold as I expected. The fish swimming around are always the same. This time, there was someone who was visiting Hanauma for the first time, so I made a reservation, but the entrance fee is a bit high, so I think it might be good for a while. The driver was handsome and helped by purchasing the entrance tickets all together. The snorkeling set and life jackets were clean.

2年ぶりのハナウマベイに行ってきました。朝一でしたが、予想より水は冷たくなかったです。泳いでる魚は毎回同じです。今回、初ハナウマの人がいたので申込みしましたが、入場料もかるし、とうぶんいいかなぁと思います。ドライバーさんはイケメンで、入場チケットの購入をまとめて購入してくれて、助かりました。シュノーケルセット、ライフジャケットは綺麗でした。

I made a reservation to experience sailing in Hawaii for the first time. The meeting point was easy to find on the first floor of the Outrigger Reef, and we boarded from the beach about a 10-minute walk away. I don't understand English at all, but the translation app worked just fine! The crew members were very considerate, asking if I wanted a drink and if I wanted to take photos. I even saw a rainbow next to Diamond Head! It truly became a wonderful memory!

初めてのハワイで、セーリング体験したいなと思い予約して行きました
集合もわかりやすくアウトリガーリーフの1階で、歩いて10分くらいの浜辺から乗船。まったく英語がわかりませんが、翻訳アプリで大丈夫でした！クルーのお兄さんも、飲み物はいかが？や、写真撮ろうか？と気を使ってくれました！
ダイヤモンドヘッド横に虹もみえました！
ほんとに素敵な思い出になりました！

Despite having no horseback riding experience in Japan, I made a reservation and quickly got used to the very calm and smart horses after about 10 minutes.

The beach has a nice breeze and is cool, but elsewhere, there is direct sunlight and little wind, so it's essential to stay hydrated. I recommend wearing long pants or leggings, and a sleeveless top is fine and just right for the weather.

I also enjoyed the atmosphere in Haleiwa. I think two hours is sufficient for exploring Haleiwa.

国内での乗馬経験が無いにも関わらず予約してしまいましたが、とっても大人しく賢いお馬さんたちで10分ほどすればすぐ慣れました。
浜辺は風が通って涼しいですがそこ以外は日光もあたり風も通らないので必ず水分が必要、洋服は長ズボン又はレギンス、トップスはノースリーブでも危なくないのでちょうど良いと思います。
ハレイワも雰囲気があり楽しめました。ハレイワ散策は2時間ほどあれば十分だと思います。

When I used this site to make a reservation, it was cheaper than booking directly at the store. The feeling is that while ascending in the Cessna, the tension builds up, and at the moment of the dive, the wind pressure is incredible as you stand at the edge of the plane. During the dive, since the ground is far away, there’s less fear compared to a 20 or 30-meter free fall. After the dive, you fall while enjoying the scenery, but even while falling, there’s no sense of the ground getting closer at all, and it feels like the ground slowly approaches after the parachute opens. This is my third experience, but in the past two times, I felt a bit of parachute sickness after the parachute opened, so I recommend motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it.

自身が利用した時はこのサイトで予約した方が直接店舗に予約するよりも安かった。感覚としてはセスナで上昇している間は緊張感が高まり、いざダイブする瞬間は、まず飛行機の縁にスタンバった時に風圧がすごいです。ダイブの瞬間は地面が遠いので2、30メートルのフリーフォールよりも恐怖感はないです。ダイブのした後は景色を見ながら落下しますが、落下している間も全く地面が近づいて来る気配がなく、パラシュートが開いた後にゆっくりと地面が近づいて来る感じです。今回3回目の体験になるが過去2回はパラシュートが開いた後、パラ酔いしてしまったので、乗り物酔いしやすい人は酔い止めをお勧めします。

I participated in a morning tour with transportation included. For a full two hours, I was able to ride around the magnificent Kualoa Ranch in a buggy! The views of the ocean and mountains were truly beautiful. It's a pity that the explanations were all in English, so I couldn't understand them very well...

送迎付きの午前ツアーに参加。みっちり2時間、壮大なクアロアランチをバギーで駆け回ることが出来ました！海と山の景色が本当に綺麗。説明はずっと英語なので、説明はあまり理解できなかったのが残念です…。

It seems to be run by a couple. The husband speaks fluent Japanese, and the wife is Japanese, which made it easy for me to try snorkeling for the first time without any worries. I'm not very good at swimming, but with the wife's assistance, I was able to enjoy snorkeling. The ocean was beautiful, and it was amazing to see the colorful fish up close, as if they were drawn with crayons. The sea had plenty of corals and rocks, and I was glad to borrow a wetsuit; it felt safe.

If I go to Hawaii again, I would like to go snorkeling once more, if my age allows. Because I am 60 years old. I highly recommend it!

ご夫妻二人で経営されているようです。
ご主人は日本語ペラペラ、奥様は日本人で、初めてのシュノーケルでも安心して挑戦できました。
私は泳ぎがあまり得意ではないのですが、奥様に付き添って頂き、楽しくシュノーケリングできました。
海は美しく、クレヨンで塗ったようなお魚は近くで見れて素晴らしかったです。
海はサンゴや岩など沢山あり、ウェットスーツをお借りして良かった、安全だと思いました。

ハワイに行ったら、またシュノーケリングはしたいと思います。
年齢がゆるされるなら。
なぜなら、私は60歳だからです。
おすすめです！

I had a great time. Kualoa Ranch has many attractions, and I was worried that the time before and after the experience would be long and boring, but I was able to enjoy the wait for the bus.
Driving the buggies through the great outdoors was a lot of fun. I think even women can drive them, so if you have a license, definitely give it a try.

とても楽しかったです。クアロアランチは見所が沢山で体験の前後の時間が長く取られており退屈するか心配でしたが、バスまでの待ち時間も楽しく待つことができました。
バギーは大自然の中を駆け回るのでとても楽しかったです。女性でも運転できると思うので免許を持っている人は是非運転してみてください。

At the entrance, there were commemorative coins to choose from, which was fun! I didn't bring a towel since it would be extra luggage and I planned to buy one as a souvenir, but I was able to purchase it at the shop as planned, and I still love using the bath towel.

入り口に記念コインがあり数種類選べて楽しかったです♪
タオルが荷物になるのと記念に購入しようと持ち込みませんでしたが、予定通り売店で買えて、バスタオルは今も気に入って使っています。

I was very satisfied with the tour because I was able to swim with dolphins in the beautiful sea. However, I think it's better not to have overly high expectations for the Japanese guide, as they provide only minimal interpretation and assistance.

綺麗な海でイルカと泳ぐ事ができたので、ツアー自体は大満足です。但し、日本語ガイドさんは、最低限の通訳、お世話しかしないので、過度な期待はしない方が良いと思います。

I have to say this is a must , had such much fun. The views weee incredible. I’ll definitely bring going back to kualoa ranch

After visiting the Dole Pineapple Plantation, I went horseback riding on the North Shore. We took a leisurely stroll along the coast on horseback. The horses were calm, making it enjoyable even for beginners.

ドールパイナップル園を訪ねた後に、ノースショアでの乗馬。海沿いを馬に乗りゆっくりと散歩。馬は大人しく初心者でも楽しめました。

I was able to do it even at 60 years old! I was also speaking a little bit of Japanese. Since you slide in for landing, I think it's a good idea to wear leggings.

60歳でもできました！
日本語も片言お話ししていました。
着地に滑り込むので、レギンスを履くと良いと思います。

I made a reservation for a date without checking the tide levels, but it turned out to be just when the tide was coming in, and the water level at the sandbar was around my waist. Last time it was about ankle-deep, so I felt a bit disappointed and reduced my rating by one star.

You can check the tide levels at <https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/hawaii/mokuoloe-hi/tides/#monthly-tide-chart>. However, compared to the last time when the weather was mixed with rain, this time there were more sunny intervals, so I felt like I got a bit of a revenge on that front.

The tour I participated in last time had a lot of marine activities, but this time I was mainly looking forward to the BBQ hamburgers. The patties grilled on the BBQ set on the boat were delicious. As for activities, I enjoyed beach volleyball and snorkeling. I was able to choose not to wear a life jacket for snorkeling, which allowed me to enjoy skin diving (the last tour required a life jacket). I also encountered a lot of sea turtles.

A local staff member asked if my wife was a local, but at first, I didn’t understand what was being said, which was a bit amusing.

潮位を確認せずに行ける日程で予約しましたが、結果はちょうど潮が満ちてくる時間帯で、サンドバーでの水位は腰のあたりでした。前回は踝くらいだったので、残念な感じで星一つ減。
潮位は、<https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/hawaii/mokuoloe-hi/tides/#monthly-tide-chart> とかで調べられます。
しかし、前回の天気は雨混じりだったのに比べると今回は晴れ間が多かったので、そこはリベンジできたかな。
前回参加したツアーはマリンアクティビティが豊富でしたが、今回のツアーはBBQハンバーガー目当て。船上のBBQセットで焼かれたパテが美味いこと。
アクティビティとしては、ビーチバレーとシュノーケリングを楽しみました。シュノーケリングはライフジャケットを付けないのも選択できたので、私としてはスキンダイビングも出来て楽しめました(前回のツアーはライフジャケット必須だった)。ホヌにも沢山遭遇することが出来ましたし。
ロコのスタッフから、私の妻はロコなのかと訊かれたのですが、最初何を言われているのか解らなかったのは御愛嬌。

I participated with my 8-year-old and 6-year-old children. The guide was Japanese, and the entire trip was conducted in Japanese.

The activities included visiting the sandbar, observing sea turtles, and snorkeling, and we were very satisfied with the lunch, which was a charcoal-grilled hamburger.

By the way, alcohol is available for purchase, but soft drinks are free.

I was worried about whether my kids could snorkel since they are small, but they provided equipment for children, and there were no issues at all. The kids had an absolute blast.

One area for improvement would be to create a changing room. I wondered about the lack of a place to change on the way back. A few poorly mannered Japanese individuals were changing in the long line for the restroom stalls.

We had to ride the bus in wet swimsuits, and the air conditioning was too strong, making it cold. Since there’s no place to change, I think it’s a good idea to bring extra bath towels to cover up on the way back.

Other than that, it was fantastic.

8歳と6歳の子供と一緒に参加しました。
ガイドさんは日本人で、道中はオール日本語です。

サンドバー、ホヌ見学、シュノーケリングに加え、お昼ご飯は炭焼きハンバーグのバーガーで大満足のアクティビティでした。

ちなみにアルコールは有料ですが、ソフトドリンクは無料で頂けます。

子供達が小さいのでシュノーケリングが出来るか心配でしたが、子供用の装備も用意されており、全く問題ありませんでした。
子供達はめちゃくちゃ楽しんでいました。

一点改善して欲しいところは、更衣室を作って欲しいです。
帰りに着替えれないところはどうなのと思いました。
マナーの悪い日本人が数名、長蛇列のトイレ個室で着替えてました。

濡れた水着でバスに乗るのですが、エアコンが効き過ぎてて寒くなりました。
着替えれないので、帰りに体を覆えるようにバスタオルは多めに持参が良いと思います。

それ以外は最高でした。

Outstanding a great reminder why peace is the ultimate goal in life

It is not clearly stated in the notes, but at least one person in the participating group must drive. The buggy accommodates six people, but you cannot ride in a buggy driven by someone from another group. Additionally, although it is not mentioned in the instructions, you will get quite dirty as you drive for two hours through a bumpy jungle path with heavy dust. However, if you are accustomed to driving in Japan, driving the buggy is not too difficult, and there are filming spots related to Jurassic Park along the way, which made it a lot of fun!

注意事項に明記されておらず分かりづらいですが、参加するグループのうち誰か1人は必ず運転しなければなりません。バギーは6人乗りですが、他のグループの人が運転するバギーに相乗りするような案内はしてもらえません。それと、案内に記載はないですが、砂埃が激しく舞う中起伏の激しいジャングルの道を2時間駆け回るため、全身がかなり汚れます。とはいえ、日本での車の運転に慣れていればバギーの運転はそこまで難しくなく、途中にはジュラシック・パーク関連の撮影スポットもあり、大変楽しめました！