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The explanation was in English, so I couldn't understand what the instructor was saying. I was at the back, so there was a lot of dust. By the end, my ears were filled with dirt, and my T-shirt had dust on it from the seatbelt. It's good to bring a change of clothes, but I recommend bringing a towel! It helps to wash your hands and face properly. Wearing long pants is necessary to block out the sun. They give you a neck warmer-type bandana, but I think it's better to have a regular mask underneath that. The course was magnificent, and the scenery was great. However, there was a delay because the car in front of me broke down suddenly, which caused us to take a shortcut on the course (as mentioned by a Japanese person who experienced it before). That was disappointing, and I was also let down because I requested the afternoon session, but the pickup was at 8 AM, and I had nothing to do until it started at 12 PM.

英語での説明だったのでインストラクターの言っていることもわからずでした。
最後尾でついて行ったのでホコリがものすごかったです。終了時には耳の中も土埃、Tシャツにはシートベルトの跡がつくほど埃がついていました。着替え持参も良いですが、タオル持参！をオススメします。手や顔をしっかり洗えるから。
長ズボン着用は日差しを遮るのにも必要です。
ネックウォーマー型のバンダナ？をあてがわれますがその下に通常のマスクはあった方が良いと思います。
コースは雄大で景色も良かった〜。
ただ、目の前の車が急な故障で止まって時間のロスがありコースをショートカットされてしまいました。（以前に体験した日本人が言っていた）それが残念⤵だったのと午後の部希望したのにピックアップが8時で到着してから始まる12時まで何もすることなくてがっかりでした。

In mid-August, I participated with my 8-year-old daughter. I was worried about the heat, but thanks to the shade, it was not a concern at all. We were able to move our bodies slowly in a refreshing breeze, and it was a very pleasant time. My daughter got bored halfway through, but I was grateful that the instructor kindly encouraged her. We took The Bus from our hotel in the center of Waikiki to get there, and on the way back, we played at the beach and stopped by a café, then walked back to the center.

8月中旬に、８歳の娘と一緒に母娘で参加しました。
暑さを心配しましたが、日陰のため暑さも全く気にならず、爽やかな風が抜ける中でゆっくりと身体を動かせて、とても心地よい時間でした。
娘は途中で飽きてしまいましたが、インストラクターの方が優しくお声がけくださってありがたかったです。
ワイキキ中心部のホテルから、行きはThe Busに乗って向かい、帰りはビーチで遊んだりカフェに寄ったりしながら、そのまま中心部まで歩いて帰れました。

It was a very enjoyable tour. I always enjoyed the ocean in Hawaii, but the mountains were amazing too! I was overwhelmed by the magnificent nature. In the second half, there was a spot where water splashed everywhere, and it was so much fun!

とても楽しいツアーでした。
いつもハワイは海を堪能していたのですが、山も最高でした！
雄大な自然に圧倒されました。
後半にはお水がバッシャーンとかかるスポットも用意されており、とっても盛り上がりました！

The bus provided pick-up near the hotel, and the interior was comfortable. When we arrived at the location, the Japanese staff explained everything in detail, which made it easy to enjoy without any worries. The horseback riding was all in English, but the staff were very kind, and riding while enjoying the stunning views was quite refreshing. I would definitely like to go again if I have the chance!

バスはホテルの近くから送迎があり、車内も快適でした。現地に着くと、日本人のスタッフが丁寧に説明してくれたので、不安もなく楽しむことができました。乗馬は全て英語でしたが、こちらもスタッフの方がとても優しく、絶景を見ながらの乗馬はかなりリフレッシュになりました。また機会があればぜひ行きたいです！

Thanks to the unlimited ride ticket, I was able to visit various places. The ride to East Oahu took about three hours, but the driver's entertaining stories and the short stops at many photo spots made the time fly by. I was also able to efficiently visit Sunset Beach and Diamond Head, and I am very satisfied with the experience.

乗り放題チケットのおかけでいろいろな場所に行くことができました。東オアフへは約3時間の乗車でしたが、ドライバーの方の楽しい話やたくさんの写真スポットでの短時間停車もあり、あっという間に時間がすぎました。また、効率よくサンセットビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドにも行くことができ、とても満足しています。

I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first time seeing fireworks, and I booked the Fireworks Cruise. It was wonderful to enjoy the fireworks while sipping drinks, and I didn't experience any seasickness, plus the cruise went all the way to Diamond Head, making for a very enjoyable time. The only downside was that the meeting point was hard to find.

Since I was staying at the Sheraton, I thought it would be easy to get to the designated spot, but I couldn't figure it out even while looking out at the coast. When the boat finally arrived, I assumed it was ours, but when I asked the crew, they told me our boat was docked on the other side of the Sheraton. I realized I had gone to the wrong meeting point just in time to barely make it for departure, and I had to run.

Regarding the meeting point, the explanation of "go past the Sheraton pool and head to the beach" is a bit misleading for those staying at the Sheraton, as it's easier to exit towards the Royal Hawaiian side. I think it would be more helpful to specify the Hale Koa side instead.

ハワイは何度か来ていますが、花火は初めてで、ファイアークルーズを予約しました。お酒を飲みながらゆっくり花火がみられて、心配していた船酔いもなく、ダイヤモンドヘッドの方までクルーズがあって、とても楽しい時間でした。唯一のマイナスポイントは集合場所がわかりにくかったこと。
シェラトンに泊まっていましたので指定の場所まですぐのはずが、海岸を見渡してもわからず。
やっと船が来たので、てっきりそれだと思っていましたが、船員さんに聞くと私たちが乗る船はシェラトンの向こう側に泊まると。集合場所を間違えている事がわかったのが出航に間に合うかギリギリの時間で、慌てて走りました。集合場所について「シェラトンのプールの横を通って海岸に出る」という説明ではシェラトンに泊まっているとロイヤルハワイアン側に出るのが楽なので、ハレクラニ側と記載された方が親切だと思います。

This time, I visited with my parents in their 60s, and everyone was extremely satisfied with the activity. We headed to the base camp by bus while feeling the magnificent nature of Kualoa Ranch, where we watched a Japanese instructional video and put on our harnesses. After that, we enjoyed the time on seven zip lines and two suspension bridges. Although there wasn't a Japanese guide, the three guides communicated with us throughout, and the atmosphere with the other group members was great, making the time fly by. The total duration was about 3 to 3.5 hours.

今回、60代の両親と共に訪れましたが全員大満足のアクティビティでした。
クアロアランチの壮大な自然を感じながらバスでベースキャンプまで向かい、そこで日本語のレクチャー動画を見てハーネスを装着。そこからは、7本のジップラインと2本の吊り橋を楽しむ時間でした。日本語のガイドはないけれど、3人のガイドさんが逐一コミュニケーションをとってくれるし、一緒のグループになった方々のノリもよくあっという間でした。
全体の所要時間は3時間〜3時間半でした。

This was my fifth time ziplining. The first line is thrilling, but the exhilaration and rush that you can't experience in daily life are the best. We were the only Japanese people there, but there were couples and families from various countries. It was fun to feel a sense of unity with simple English conversations. I'm definitely up for the challenge again!

５回目となるジップライン。1本目はドキドキですが日常生活では味わえないあのスリルと爽快感は最高です。日本人は私達２人だけでしたが、あとは色々な国から来たカップルや家族。簡単な英会話で一体感もあり楽しいですよ。また、チャレンジ決定です。

It was a lovely experience! Crew was amazing and entertainment was fun. Food was also very good. Only issue I had was I ordered 2 Mai tias. One alcoholic ,one non alcoholic and they charged me same price for each…$10 a piece. I do not think a drink that only contained fruit juice and no alcohol should have been the same price.
Other then that, it was a beautiful cruise

It was breathtaking to see the landscapes I had seen in Jurassic Park and LOST up close. The tour guide's American jokes were very funny.

ジュラシックパークやLOSTで観た風景を間近で観れるのは圧巻でした。
ツアーガイドさんのアメリカンジョークはとても面白かったです。

I learned a lot from actual episodes from World War II. I was particularly moved by the water burial of Japanese soldiers who died during the kamikaze missions by the United States Navy.

第二次世界大戦での実際にあったエピソードなど、勉強になりました。
特にアメリカ海軍による特攻で亡くなった日本兵の水葬などは感銘を受けました。

After 25 years, my husband and I decided to take an overseas trip together, and we were considering how to explore Hawaii. By chance, my husband found a Cessna experience tour in a guidebook and made a reservation. They kindly offered to pick us up from a hotel that was outside their usual area, and they were also very prompt and helpful in our email correspondence, which made us feel at ease about the experience. We were blessed with great weather, and the views of the islands from the sky were truly spectacular and impressive! I'm really glad we decided to participate. Thank you very much.

25年振りの夫婦での海外旅行・ハワイということで島内観光をどのようにしたらよいのか考えていたなか、主人が偶然セスナ機の体験ツアーをガイドブックで見つけて予約しました。規定外のホテルまでの送迎にも応じてくださり、また事前のメールのやりとりにも親切迅速に対応下さって安心して乗ることができました。お天気にも恵まれ空からの島の景色はそれはそれは迫力ある素晴らしいものでした！思い切って参加して本当に良かったと思います。
ありがとうございました。

Great staff, drinks, music, and view of the fireworks.

Even with standard seating our seats were close to the stage and our view was very good. Venue doesn’t offer the tropical and natural setting and backdrop (high rise in background of all our photos), but it was close to our hotel and didn’t consume several hours of our day/night going/returning on a bus.
Entertainment was very good and the food was good. All luaus are expensive, so no real bargains.
Overall, we are glad we went and had the experience.

I felt secure participating in the tour thanks to the Japanese guides, Chieko and Dan. We were able to enter without waiting in line, which was stress-free thanks to their arrangements.

The snorkeling lasted about an hour in Hanauma Bay, where we could see many tropical fish, and they provided guidance on what to look for, making it efficient considering the physical exertion. We were lucky to see a Hawaiian monk seal napping on the beach. It would have been great to see a honu as well. Near the entrance to the bay, we also spotted a mongoose.

The swim suit is optional, but I was glad I rented one. The water was unexpectedly cold, and during snorkeling, I bumped my stomach against a rock; if I hadn't been wearing it, I might have gotten injured.

It's reassuring that even small children or those who may have concerns about their stamina can retire midway and return to shore.

日本語ガイドのチエコさんとダンさんで安心してツアーに参加できました。入場もお二人の枠のお陰で並ばずに入ることができてストレスがありません。
シュノーケリングは約1時間、ハナウマ湾内を回るのですが、沢山の熱帯魚が見られるし、これというものを教えてくれるので体力消耗を考えると効率が良いです。海岸ではハワイアンモンクシールもお昼寝してて運が良かったです。あとはホヌに会えれば良かったですね。湾への入り口近くではマングースも見ました。
スイムスーツはオプションですが借りて良かったです。水が思いの外冷たいのと、シュノーケリング中に一回、岩にお腹が当たったのですが、着用してなければもしかして怪我したかも知れません。
小さなお子さんや体力に不安のある方でも途中でリタイアして岸に上がれるので安心です。

I thought two hours would be long, but it flew by and turned into an enjoyable time. The scenery was wonderful, and it became a great experience in a unique atmosphere.

2時間は長いと思ったのですが、あっという間に楽し時間になりました。景色が素晴らしく、非日常感の中でとても良い経験になりました。

You can only touch the dolphins a little and feed them from outside the pool. Also, I thought "observer" meant that the children could observe (watch) the dolphins, but that wasn't the case. We couldn't even enter the area where the attraction takes place. I wish they had used different wording.

プールの外からイルカに少し触ったりエサを上げる程度です。あと、observerというのは言葉の通り子供たちがイルカに触るのをオブザーブ（観察する）ことができるのかと思ったら違いました。アトラクション実施するエリアに入ることすらできませんでした。違う言葉を使ってほしかったです

It was my first experience, and I was able to feel Hawaii. There were various events, and it became a lifelong memory. It was fun!

初めての体験で、ハワイを感じる事ができました。
色々なイベント事があり、一生の思い出になりました。
楽しかったデス

Since our plan was for the afternoon, we didn't participate in any activities and enjoyed shopping and the buffet until showtime. There were many items made in Hawaii, so I felt like I was contributing to the local community.

The buffet had a wide variety of delicious food, and I was very satisfied. There were also poke and dessert bars. Even if you choose a plan without the buffet, there are cafes and restaurants on the premises.

The show featured Polynesian dances that followed a storyline, and it was powerful and captivating. I was moved by the haka from rugby! The narration was in English, but the main language was local, so I could understand enough to stay engaged. Photography and video recording during the show are prohibited.

午後からのプランでしたのでアクティビティに参加せず、ショーの時間までショッピングやビュッフェを楽しみました。ショッピングもメイドインハワイのものが多くあったので地元に貢献できるかと思います。

ビュッフェは種類も多く味もとても美味しくて大満足です。ポケバーやデザートバーも揃っています。もしビュッフェなしのプランでも敷地内にカフェやレストランがあります。

ショーはストーリーにそったポリネシアンのダンスなのですが、迫力があり見応えがあります。ラグビーのハカだ！と感動しました。基本は現地語でナレーションは英語です。なんとなく伝わるので見ていて飽きませんでした。ショーの写真や動画撮影は禁止となります。

It was a wonderful show where I could enjoy various genres of music and dance. The quality of the singing and dancing was also high.

いろいろなジャンルの音楽やダンスを楽しめて素晴らしいショーでした。歌やダンスのクオリティも高かったです。

I had a great experience snorkeling at Hanauma Bay during my single days, so I wanted my children to share the same excitement, which is why I signed up for this family trip with five of us.

About 25 years ago, I remember there were many yellow fish in shallow waters up to my knees, but now it seems that due to environmental protection and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, things have become stricter, and it was different from my memories of Hanauma Bay.

However, because it is well-managed, the clarity of the water is exceptional. Following the guidance of the instructor, we snorkeled and encountered fish swimming in their natural habitat. Finally, we went to a turtle spot a little deeper and were able to meet a honu (sea turtle).

The instructor was very knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay, and my 6-year-old daughter also enjoyed snorkeling, so I’m glad we participated.

独身時代に行ったハナウマ湾シュノーケリングがよかったため、子どもたちにも同じ感動を味わわせたいと思い今回家族5人で申し込みました。
以前(25年くらい前？)は膝の深さくらいの浅瀬に黄色い魚がたくさんいて餌付けした記憶がありましたが、今は環境保護やコロナ禍を経て入場制限など色々厳しくなったようで昔の記憶にあるハナウマとは違っていました。
しかし管理されているため海の綺麗さは格別で、インストラクターの方の案内に従ってシュノーケリングして自然を泳ぐ魚に遭遇し、最後少し奥の海ガメスポットに行きホヌに出逢うことができました。
ハナウマ湾を知り尽くしたインストラクターさんで6歳の娘もシュノーケリングを楽しめたので参加してよかったです。

I felt strong swells at the beach, but it was completely calm offshore. I only remembered going out to see the sunset and coming back before, but this time we cruised all the way around Diamond Head while enjoying the sunset, fully savoring the refreshing experience on the catamaran. It was only in English, but there were no particular issues. The free soft drink was a very light pineapple flavor? (laughs) That wasn't the main purpose, so it was just a little charm. I went on the last day, and it was casual and a fitting way to cap off the final day; it was a great trip. I absolutely recommend it.

浜辺ではうねりが強い感じがしましたが沖は全く静か。以前は沖に出て夕陽を見て帰って来ただけの記憶でしたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで夕陽を見ながらずーっとクルーズ、めいっぱいカタマランでの爽快感を堪能できました。英語のみですが特に問題はなかったです。フリーのソフトドリンクはうすーいパイナップル味？笑。それが目的ではないのでそこもご愛嬌。最後の日に行きましたが気軽ですし最終日を飾るにふさわしい、良い旅でした。
絶対おすすめです。

Hanauma Bay requires a reservation, which can be difficult to secure, so I booked a tour. I was extremely satisfied with the result. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay, making the experience very smooth from entry to activities. It seems that the clarity of the water and the activity of the marine life change depending on the conditions at Hanauma Bay, so I would like to come back again. This time, we couldn't see any sea turtles due to the low tide, but the water clarity was very high, and I was able to see many marine creatures, so I was very satisfied!

ハナウマ湾は予約必須で予約困難ということで、ツアーを予約しました。結果大満足です。
ツアーガイドの方はハナウマ湾を知り尽くしていらっしゃるので、入場からアクティビティまで非常にスムーズに体験することができました。
ハナウマ湾の状況によって、海の透明度、生き物達の活性が変わるみたいなので、また来たいと思います。
今回は引き潮でウミガメは見られませんでしたが、透明度は非常に高く、沢山の海の生き物が見られたので大満足でした！

Liked being first to beach, life vest was missing straps that go between legs front to back, this caused jacket to float up around neck, the overall experience is good and I recommend, but life vests need addressed

My 7-year-old son got hooked on the Tornado and went down six times with breaks in between! Climbing back up after each slide wore us parents out, but we had so much fun since we didn't have to wait long.

My 10-year-old daughter mostly enjoyed the wave pool, and there were attractions for everyone to enjoy, which was great. I wasn't sure how crowded it would be, but we only had a day pass, and the food court wasn't crowded at all, so we didn't have any issues. The guide helped us with how to use the locker machines and pointed out the hidden free chair spots, which was really helpful. I thought we might run out of time, but I think the duration was just right for our energy levels.

The kids said they want to come back when we visit Hawaii again, so I definitely want to return!

7才の男の子はトルネードにはまり休憩はさんで6回も滑りました！滑っては登りを繰り返して親はへとへとになりましたが…あまり待たずにいけたので、親子共々とっても楽しかったです！
10才の女の子はほとんど波のプール、それぞれ楽しめるアトラクションがあり助かりました。
混み具合がわからなかったけど、私達は1日券のみでしたがフードコートも混んでなく特に困りませんでした。ガイドさんがロッカーの機械の使い方や穴場の無料チェアーの場所など教えてくれて助かりました。時間も足りないかな？と思ったけど、体力的にはちょうどいい時間だったと思います。
またハワイに来た時に子供達が行きたいと言ってるので来たいと思います！

I joined this tour because I wanted to explore the North Shore.

Out of the three options, I chose Waimea Valley, which seemed to offer an experience of Hawaii's plants and nature, and it was a great choice. It felt more like a botanical garden than just nature, with a variety of plants to see, and the paths are paved and very easy to walk on. I hardly saw any Japanese tourists, which is surprising because it's really nice. Also, since you can swim at the waterfall, it might be a good idea to wear a swimsuit under your clothes.

In Haleiwa, I followed the typical tourist route, enjoying garlic shrimp and Matsumoto Shave Ice, and then I strolled along the beach, gazing at the ocean.

The driver and guide was Japanese, and although he wasn't very talkative, he shared a lot of information about Dole and Haleiwa along the way.

ノースショアを見て回りたいということでこのツアーに参加しました。

3つあるオプションのうち、ハワイの植物や自然が体験できそうなワイメア渓谷を選んだのですがこれが大当たりでした。自然というか植物園という感じで、様々な植物を見れますし、道は舗装されていてとても歩きやすいです。日本人は殆ど見かけませんでした。すごくいいのに。
あと滝では泳ぐこともできるので下着として水着を着ていくと良いかも。

ハレイワでは観光客のお定まりのコースですが、ガーリックシュリンプとマツモトシェイブアイスを食べ、てくてく歩いてビーチで海をぼんやり眺めてきました。

運転手兼ガイドさんは日本の方で、口数は多くありませんが途中のドールやハレイワについて色々教えていただきました。

At the end of August, my wife and I participated together. My wife had a piloting experience. It was an expensive tour, but we thought that if we missed this opportunity, we might never get to pilot a plane again, so we signed up.

The person who picked us up was Japanese, and the pilot was also from Japan, which made us feel very secure.

The course took us around the eastern half of Oahu and lasted about an hour. Naturally, it was my wife's first time piloting a plane, and she was extremely nervous, but they provided support at the right times, so we were able to enjoy it without any dangerous moments (she got tired about two-thirds of the way through, so the pilot took over for the rest).

And surprisingly, after the flight experience, my wife forgot her phone on the sofa, but they contacted us and even delivered it to our hotel. I really appreciate the extra effort they made.

8月末に妻と二人で参加しました。妻が操縦体験をしました。高額なツアーですが、もうこの機会を逃したら飛行機の操縦なんて二度と無いかも、ということで申し込みました。
送迎をしてくれた方も日本人、またパイロットさんも日本の方で、とても安心でした。

オアフ島の東半分を周遊するコースで、ちょうど1時間ほど。当然妻も飛行機の操縦は初めてでめちゃくちゃ緊張していましたが、適時サポートしてくれるので危ないところもなく楽しめました（2/3くらいのところで疲れてしまったので、残りは操縦していただきました）。

そしてなんと、飛行体験が終わったあとソファのところに妻が携帯を忘れていってしまったのですが、連絡をくれてわざわざホテルまで届けてくれました。大変お手数おかけしました。

Last time, I participated in the evening course to watch the fireworks, but this time I joined the morning course because I wanted to see dolphins. I was truly moved that they changed the course to where the dolphins were, just as I had hoped.

前回は花火を見る夜のコースでしたが、今回は午前のコース、イルカをみたくて参加しましたが、期待通りいる方にコースを変えてくれて本当感動しました。

Extremely beautiful, fun and amazing! My mother in law never goes into large bodies of water and she was swimming here the entire time. The first time in years! That should tell you something! Perfect for kids my little sister and niece are both 8 years old and had no problem standing in the water and swimming around. The crew is the best! Beautiful kind hearted people. Overall 10/10

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.