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I was able to see sea turtles and mantas multiple times from the boat. The way the manta slightly raised its wings looked like a greeting and was adorable.

Then it was snorkeling time. My son swam ahead first, and he encountered a relaxed sea turtle, allowing them to swim together for a while. By the time I was called over to see, it had already gone into its hole.

The hamburger was delicious! After snorkeling, it gets cold when the wind hits your wet body, so it's better to have a towel or a jacket (I had a UNIQLO rash guard). They also provided warm drinks (cocoa was popular with the kids).

I got sunburned on my shoulders and calves, which turned "bright red later." Areas that are not usually exposed are prone to sunburn even with sunscreen, so be careful.

船からウミガメやマンタを何度も見ることができました。マンタが両ヒレをちょこっと上げる仕草が挨拶に見えて可愛かった。
そしてシュノーケルタイム。息子が真っ先に泳いで行ったからか、のんびりしていたウミガメに出会いしばらく並泳できたとのこと。私が呼ばれて見に行ったときは穴へ入ってしまったあとでした。

ハンバーガー美味しかったです！
シュノーケル後は濡れた体に風を受けると寒くなるので、タオルや上着（私はUNIQLOのラッシュガード）はあった方が良い。温かい飲み物の提供もありました。（ココアは子どもたちに人気）

日焼けで肩の後ろとふくらはぎが「後から真っ赤」になりました。普段出し慣れていない部位は日焼け止めを塗ってもやられやすいので注意。

The venue is on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Building B. The shopping center has several buildings, so it's a good idea to check the location in advance to avoid getting lost.

Once you arrive at the venue, complete the check-in and receive your fresh flower lei before taking your seat. After sitting down, you can order drinks. Since we reserved VIP seats, we were able to order one Mai Tai cocktail and one other drink, totaling two drinks.

I was pleased that a non-alcoholic option for the Mai Tai cocktail was available. After that, we proceed to the buffet in order from the VIP seats. The dishes made with a variety of colorful ingredients are very appetizing. Additionally, it's reassuring that the buffet counter menu is also written in Japanese.

After getting our food, we enjoyed about 90 minutes of dinner time. There are ukulele performances and hula dance shows, so you won't get bored, and you can also go for seconds or dessert during this time. Towards the end of dinner, there is a hula dance experience that is optional and lasts about five minutes, making it easy to enjoy.

After dinner, we follow the staff to the show theater. We participated in the tour on our first day in Hawaii, but due to the darkness in the theater, our fullness, and jet lag, we found ourselves battling sleepiness during the show. I recommend participating on a day when you have more energy.

The show features a blend of hula dance, fire dance, and performances by artists impersonating past stars like Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. There were explanations about the history of hula dance, but all the explanations were in English, so I couldn't catch the content. If you're not confident in your English, I think it would be enjoyable to at least familiarize yourself with songs by Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley beforehand. Additionally, the artist impersonating Elvis Presley walks around the audience, and if you're lucky, you might receive a scarf as a gift. They also come around to the back seats, so make sure to appeal to them with enthusiasm!

After the show, the performing artists are happy to take photos and give autographs.

It's a longer tour of over three and a half hours, but the staff are kind, and you can enjoy it without getting bored.

会場はロイヤル・ハワイアン・ショッピングセンターのB棟4階です。ショッピングセンターはいくつか棟があり、慣れないと迷ってしまうので事前に場所は確認しておきましょう。
会場に着いたら受付を済ませ、生花のレイを受け取り座席につきます。着席したらドリンクを注文します。私たちはVIP席を予約したので、マイタイカクテル1杯とその他のドリンク1杯の計2杯を注文することができました。
マイタイカクテルはノンアルコールも選ぶことができたのが嬉しかったです。
そのあとはVIP席から順にビュッフェを取りに行きます。色とりどりの食材を使った料理が並び食欲がそそります。また、ビュッフェカウンターのメニュー表記には日本語が併記されているので心強いです。
料理を取った後は約90分間のディナータイムです。ウクレレ演奏やフラダンスのパフォーマンスがあるので飽きずに過ごすことができ、途中でおかわりやデザートを取りに行くこともできます。ディナータイムの終盤にはフラダンス体験がありますが、任意参加で5分程度なので気軽に楽しめます。
ディナータイムの後はスタッフの先導でショーシアターへ向かいます。私たちはハワイ初日にツアーに参加したのですが、シアター内の暗さと満腹感と時差ボケでショー中も睡魔との戦いが続いていたので、体力に余力のある日に参加することをお勧めします。
ショーはフラダンス、ファイヤーダンス、過去のスター（マイケルジャクソン、エルビスプレスリー等）に扮したアーティストのパフォーマンスが融合した内容になっています。フラダンスの歴史などについても説明があったようですが、説明は全て英語なので内容は聞き取れませんでした。英語に自信のない方は、せめてマイケルジャクソン、エルビスプレスリーの曲を予習していくと楽しめると思います。また、エルビスプレスリーに扮したアーティストは、客席を周り、運が良ければスカーフをプレゼントしてくれます。後ろの席にも回ってくるので全力でアピールしてみてください！
ショーの後は、出演アーティストが写真やサインに気軽に応じてくれます。

3時間半以上の長めのツアーですが、スタッフの方が親切で飽きることなく楽しむことができます。

Captain Ian and all the staff were very kind. The captain's special high cocktail was really delicious! It was an amazing experience to enjoy the drinks while watching the sunset!

船長のIanさんとスタッフの皆さん全員親切でした。
それに船長特製のハイタイカクテルほんとに美味しかったです！
お酒楽しみながら夕日も見れて最高に感動しました！

From the moment I entered, the staff kept calling us "Ohana" (which means family in Hawaiian), and they welcomed us as if we were their real family, even giving us flower leis.

The buffet had a wide variety of options, and both the food and drinks were delicious.

I experienced the main show in the grand theater, and even though I'm not very familiar with the history and music of America and Hawaii, I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning performance.

The venue's location is also very convenient, right in the heart of Waikiki. If you visit Hawaii, definitely participate and see the emotional impact for yourself ❤️

入場してからスタッフの皆さんが「オハナ」(ハワイ語の家族という意味)とずっと呼んでくれてて、本当の家族をもてなすような感じで歓迎してくれて、お花ののレイもつけてくれました。

ビュッフェの種類も豊富で、食事と飲み物どれも美味しかったです。

本番のショーを大劇場で体験し、
アメリカとハワイの歴史と音楽には詳しくない私でも、圧巻のパフォーマンスをすごく楽しめました。

会場の立ち位置もワイキキの中心部なので、すごく便利でした。
ハワイに訪れた際ぜひ参加してみて、自分の目でその感動さを確かめてみてください❤️

We decided to go together to create memories of our trip. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from the buffet, but it was delicious! The people around us were eating a lot as well. There weren't many options, though.

After finishing our meal, we finally headed to the theater! In the dark venue, I could see people waiting above. When the show started, those people came down upside down... were they swimming? It was a fun performance. The transitions from Elvis to Michael were powerful, authentic, and really cool! After the show, we took commemorative photos in the lobby, and it became a wonderful memory that left us very satisfied! I highly recommend it!

　彼と2人で旅の思い出にと行く事に。正直言って、ビュッフェは全く期待していませんでしたが、美味しくいただけました！周りの方もモリモリ食べていました。種類はあまり多くなかったです。
　食事を終えていよいよシアターへ！暗い会場、上を見ると待機？している人が見えました。ショーが始まり待機？していた人が逆さで降りて来て… 泳いでいたのかな？　楽しい演出です。そして、エルビス→マイケルと、迫力もあって本格的で格好良かったです！終演後もロビーで記念撮影していただき大満足な素敵な思い出になりました！おすすめです！

The Royal Hawaiian Center is on the 4th floor, so the access was excellent and very helpful.

The buffet offerings are the same for both VIP and original options, with not too many varieties, and the taste is just pleasantly good.

The show was very enjoyable, especially since I had a great seat in the center, three rows from the front! They entertained us with a variety of genres, from traditional Hawaiian hula and fire dancing to Michael Jackson. My parents, who are in their 60s, particularly loved it!

I rated the food a 3 and the show a 4.5, giving an overall rating of 4.

Next time I go to Hawaii, I think I will opt for a plan that includes just the show.

I think having a night like this would be fun at least once! The staff was kind, and their desire to entertain us really came through. I can recommend it!

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4階なので、
アクセス抜群で助かりました。

ビュッフェの内容は、VIPとオリジナルで変わりません、種類はそこまで多くなく、お味は普通に美味しいなという感じです。

ショーは前から3列目のセンターという、とてもいい席だったということもあり、非常に楽しめました！
フラやファイヤーダンスといったザ・ハワイから、マイケルジャクソンまで、色々なジャンルで楽しませてくれます。
特に60代の両親は大盛り上がりでした！

食事3.ショー4.5で、トータル4の評価にしました。

次ハワイに行ったら、ショーだけのプランで行くと思います。

1日くらいはこういう夜があったら、楽しいかなと！スタッフさんも優しいし、楽しませようという気持ちが伝わりました。おすすめできます！

I participated with my mother, who is in her late 70s, along with my child, making it a three-generation family outing. While snorkeling with life jackets, my mother was able to hold onto a buoy from the co-captain, who spoke Japanese, and was pulled along, allowing her to see sea turtles, which made her very happy.

Thank you very much for your assistance during that time.

Onboard, there were drinks and snacks available, which we enjoyed after coming back from the sea. The spam onigiri, which each person received, was very delicious.

The weather was great, and we encountered sea turtles multiple times, making it a truly valuable experience.

We were able to create wonderful memories of Hawaii.

Thank you! ^_^

70代後半の母を連れて親子孫3世代で参加させていただきました。救命胴衣をつけてのシュノーケルで母は日本語のできる副船長さんの救命浮き棒？のようなものに捕まってずっと引っ張ってもらい、ウミガメを見ることができて大満足していました。
その節は大変お世話になりました。
船内はドリンクやお菓子がおいてあり、海から上がったあとにいただきました。1人1つもらえるスパムおにぎりはとても美味しかったです。
お天気もよくウミガメにも何度も遭遇できて、とても貴重な体験をさせていただきました。
ハワイの素敵な思い出作りができました。
ありがとうございました^_^

The weather is everything. If you've decided to participate in this activity, you should reflect on your daily actions, pray for clear skies, and wait for that day with a pure heart. We fell short in our efforts and ended up with a cloudy day. If you wish to have a pickup, just let them know your hotel, and they will usually come to pick you up nearby. We were staying at the Royal Hawaiian, so we arranged to meet in front of Ross across the street. We took a bus to the pier and then boarded the ship! Onboard, we filled out a liability waiver and set off for about a 20-minute sail. My mother-in-law, who is prone to seasickness, seemed to be in good spirits, which added to the sense of stability. Donuts and drinks are first come, first served. By the time we returned, the donuts were sold out. I have no complaints about the sandbar itself. You can relax on the boat or enjoy kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. On the day we participated, it was quite windy, and we could hardly see any fish or turtles.

天候が全て。
このアクティビティに参加を決めたなら日々の行いを改めて、晴天を祈り、清い気持ちでその日を待つこと。
私たちは精進が足らず曇りの日となってしまった。
ピックアップを希望する場合は宿泊ホテルを伝えるとだいたい近くに迎えに来てくれる。
私たちはロイヤル・ハワイアンに宿泊していたため、道路向かいのROSS前に待ち合わせだった。
桟橋までバスで移動し、いざ上船！
船上で免責同意書を記載し、20分程度の航行。船酔いしやすい義母も機嫌良さそうだったため、その点も安定感がある。
ドーナツとドリンクは早い者勝ち。帰りにはドーナツは売り切れ。
サンドバー自体にはなんの文句もない。船上でまどろむもよし、カヤックやSUPに興じるもよい。参加日は風が強く、魚や亀はほぼ見えず。

It was really great!
I definitely recommend it!

☆ Positive Points
★ We were blessed with good weather, and it was incredibly beautiful.
★ Even as a first-time snorkeler, I had a lot of fun because it was a shallow area where I could stand comfortably.
★ It was also my first time kayaking, but the staff helped me get on properly, and when I drifted a bit, the captain's boat shouted, "Come back! Keep paddling!" which made me feel reassured.
★ I was worried about seasickness, but I didn't feel it at all.
★ The lunch was very delicious.
★ All the staff were foreigners, but two of them spoke Japanese very well, even able to make jokes, and they were great at explaining and answering questions. Everyone was smiling and it was a really nice team.
★ The music played on the boat was very Hawaiian and really good.
★ When we got out of the water, the captain (a foreign woman) made us warm tea, which was delicious! I appreciated the thoughtfulness!

☆ Negative Points
★ I was expecting to walk on the white sand, but since I joined the afternoon course, it was high tide. I heard from the staff on the boat that you need to join the morning course to walk on the water during low tide. I was disappointed because I had high expectations. I should have checked properly.
★ There were no showers on the boat, just a changing room, but that was still helpful. However, there were only two hooks for hanging things like plastic bags inside the changing room, so it would have been nice to have a basket or something to put our clothes in.

☆ Other
★ As advice, I felt this tour was more suited for adults. There were families with toddlers, and they might have enjoyed it to some extent, but for families with young children, Hanauma Bay, where fish come close to the beach, might be a better recommendation. (This is just my personal opinion.)

☆ Lastly
★ I participated with my daughter in her 20s, and we had a lot of fun! It was really different from Waikiki Beach and Hanauma Bay, and it was great!
I definitely recommend it.
I’m really glad I joined this tour. Thank you very much to all the staff!

とても良かったです！
ぜひオススメです！

☆良かった点
★お天気に恵まれ、すごく綺麗でした。
★シュノーケリング 初めての私でも、足がほどほどにつく 浅瀬だったのでとても楽しめました。
★カヤックも初めてでしたが スタッフの人がちゃんと乗せてくれたし、 少し流された時には 主のボートから「戻って〜！頑張って漕いで〜！」と大きな声で指示していただけて安心でした。
★船酔いも心配でしたが 全くしなかったです。
★ランチもとても美味しかった 。
★スタッフ全員が外人でしたが、2人 日本語が話せる人がいて 冗談も言えるぐらい上手だし、説明や質問もOKだし、全員が笑顔で楽しく とてもいい スタッフでした。
★船内の演奏もハワイらしくて、すごく良かった。
★海から上がった時 暖かい紅茶を 船長さん(外人の女性) が淹れてくれて美味しかった！ 気遣いが嬉しかった！

☆残念だった点
★白砂で海上散歩できると期待してましたが、 私が参加したのは昼からのコースなので満潮。朝からのコースに参加しないと引潮で海上散歩できないと船の中でスタッフに聞きました。 期待していただけに残念。ちゃんと調べておけば良かった。
★船内にシャワーは無く更衣室だけでしたが、 それでも助かりました。 ただ更衣室の中は ビニール袋など 掛けるフックが2つだけなので、 着替え等が置けるカゴなどが置いてあったら有難かったです。

☆その他
★アドバイスとしては、大人向きのツアー かなと 感じました。幼児を連れている人もいて それなりに楽しめたかもしれないけど…幼児連れのご家族なら 砂浜に魚がすぐ寄ってくるハナウマビーチの方が おすすめかもしれません。(あくまで個人的な見解です。)

☆最後に
★20代の娘と2人で参加しましたが とても 楽しめました！ ワイキキビーチ や ハナウマビーチ とはまた違って、すごく良かったです！
是非オススメです。
このツアーに参加してホント良かったです。スタッフの皆様 本当にありがとうございました。

I grew up on Oahu and the staff brings true Aloha to this cruise. We came for a visit and celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday on board with local family and they were also impressed. 10/10 recommend!

This was an awesome experience, I learned a lot and played a lot! Great people!

I had a great time leisurely exploring the North store and carefully considering the artwork I couldn't buy due to time constraints. The market was also open, so I took my time browsing there as well. I was able to visit Seven Brothers, which I had wanted to do.

However, I was a bit surprised by the driver's incredible driving. It might be tough for the elderly. I almost bit my tongue while dozing off! (>_<)

ノースのお店をゆっくりみたり、時間がなくて買えなかった絵を吟味したりできて良い時間を過ごせました。
マーケットも開かれていたので、そこでもゆっくり見てまわりました。セブンブラザーズに行きたかったのでそれも実現しました。

ただ、ドライバーさんのすごい運転にはちょっと驚きました。お年寄りには厳しいかもしれないですね。
うとうとしていて、舌噛みそうになりましたので(>_<)

This is a plan that includes a buffet and a Rock-a-Hula show. The buffet had plenty of meat and desserts, and I was able to eat to my heart's content. It comes with a Mai Tai and one drink, which I could also use during the show, so I didn't have to force myself to use it during the meal. In between the buffet, there were hula dance shows and hula dance lessons, allowing me to enjoy the experience with people from various countries. The Rock-a-Hula show had VIP seating, and I was able to sit in a great spot, just three rows from the center. From traditional hula dancing to impersonations of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, and ending with a fire show, it was packed with entertainment and went by in a flash. I wasn't familiar with Elvis Presley since it's not from my generation, so I was honestly a bit anxious, but the interaction with the audience was fantastic! After the show, we also took photos, and my husband was very satisfied! I would love to go again when I visit Hawaii.

ビッフェとロックアフラショーがセットになったプランです。
ビッフェはお肉もデザートもいっぱいで、お腹いっぱいおいしくいただくことができました。
マイタイと1杯ドリンクがついてるのですが、ショー中のドリンクにも使うことができたので、食事で無理して使わなくていいと思います。
ビッフェの合間にフラダンスのショーや、フラダンスのレッスンもあり、いろんな国の方と一緒に楽しむことができました。
ロックアフラショーはVIP席のため、センターの前から3列目のいい席でみることができました。
伝統あるフラダンスから、マイケルジャクソンやエルヴィスプレスリーのモノマネショー、最後はファイヤーショー等、盛りだくさんであっという間でした。エルヴィスプレスリーは世代ではないので、正直不安でしたが、お客さんとの絡みといい、最高でした！笑
ショーの後に写真も撮っていただき、主人も大満足でした！またハワイを訪れた時はいきたいです。

We encountered various fish and a large sea turtle. My mother, who is in her 90s, also challenged herself to snorkel. The guide pulled her along with a float, so she could comfortably enjoy the underwater view, and she was very happy. Perhaps because it wasn't an early morning plan, the water was a bit murky, but it was great to enjoy ourselves without any worries on a comfortable lounge boat, just our family.

いろいろなおさかなや、大きなウミガメに遭えました。
９０代の母もシュノーケルにチャレンジ、ガイドさんが浮き輪を引っ張ってくださったので、安心して海の中を眺めることができ、母も喜んでいました。
早朝のプランではなかったためか、水が少し濁っていましたが、快適なラウンジボートで、家族だけで気兼ねなく楽しめたのが良かったです。

I thought everything, from the meals to the crew's service, was perfect!

If you ride on Friday, you can also see fireworks, which is a great deal!

It is a bit pricey, but it's worth experiencing!

食事も船員さんの対応も全てにおいてパーフェクトかなと思いました！

金曜日に乗ると花火も見れてお得です！

値段はしますけど、乗ってみる価値はありますよ！

The all-you-can-drink option was really great! I think it would be even more fun if you understood English, as it would help you connect with the people around you and the crew!

Since it's an all-you-can-drink deal, it's easy to drink too much, so that's something to be careful about! Snacks are also provided!

飲み放題でとても良かったです！　英語が分かった方がや周りの人や船員さんと打ち解けられてさらに楽しいかと思います！

ついつい飲み放題なので飲み過ぎますがそこは注意です！お菓子も配られます！

Really awesome morning- gorgeous waters and lots and lots of sea life!

The brother Iz tribute brought tears to our eyes, fabulous night!

Me and hubby really enjoyed the beauty in the hardship that Pearl Harbor bodies!

Happy we got this to get access to everything on grounds!

Staying at Hilton and having the luau on property made it easy with kiddos!

Pick up was easy, and drop off as well- we really liked this way to get to PH!

Our guide was so awesome, funny, and knowledgeable! Would recommend to friends and family!

The crew makes sure things run smooth, and the boat is a nice smooth sail as well!

Tax free, easy to get beforehand and skip the line :)

Got a few families together and it was right outside our hotel! I would srick with this boat tour for future trips!

Much to learn about all of Polynesian in 1 day! Would go again

Our family loved the ease to access this snorkel boat! Had so much fun!!

We love light hiking, and this was a good balance! The hill to get up Tantulus is quite steep!

I participated in the VIP course because I wanted to experience a meal and show that felt like Hawaii!

At the reception of the Royal Hawaiian Center, I was greeted by a staff member who spoke Japanese, which provided a sense of reassurance right from the start. After checking in, I was guided to my table, where I enjoyed a Mai Tai while watching a ukulele and hula performance until it was time to start the meal. The meal included a variety of dishes, from salad to something like yakisoba, along with roast beef and roast pork. For dessert, I could freely choose from fruits and sorbet in a buffet style, which was very satisfying! The show started with traditional hula dancing and included a rock show and fire dance featuring stars like Elvis and Michael Jackson, offering a rich variety that made it feel like a show that was enjoyable in many ways. After the show, the performers kindly saw us off and took photos with us, creating wonderful memories!

Here are some other points that were good and some that could be improved:
★ Good points
- The variety of food was abundant, and it was delicious, making me very satisfied. The roast beef and roast pork were particularly tasty, as expected from America!
- Regarding the show, the hula dancing was great, and the performers portraying Elvis and Michael were surprisingly similar to the originals, which was exciting.

★ Points for improvement
- While the show had a rich variety, the parts that featured traditional hula dancing were limited, and there was a lot of focus on the Elvis segment, so those wanting to see more hula might be disappointed.
- The show ended after 8:30 PM, which is when the trolley buses have already stopped running. While public buses are still operating and the area is relatively safe for walking back to the hotel, if you have concerns, you may need to arrange for a taxi.
- After checking in, drinks are provided quickly, but there is quite a bit of time before the meal starts, so if you arrive too early, you might find yourself with some idle time.

I wrote a lot, but overall, I was very satisfied, and it became a great memory!

ハワイらしい食事とショーを見たくて、VIPコースにて参加しました！

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの受付では、たまたまだったのかもしれませんが、日本語を話されるスタッフさんで、受付時から安心感がありました。
受付後にはテーブルへ案内され、マイタイをいただきながらウクレレやフラの実演を見つつ食事開始の時間まで過ごす形でした。
食事はサラダから焼きそば的なものに加えて、ローストビーフやローストポークはもちろんのこと、食後のデザートとしてフルーツやシャーベットをブッフェ形式で自由に選ぶことができ、とても満足でした！
ショーはトラディッショナルなフラダンスに始まり、エルビスやマイケルジャクソンといった時代を彩ったスターを模したロックショーやファイヤーダンスなど、バリエーションに富んだもので、一粒で何度もおいしいようなショーでした。
ショー終了後は、演者さんが見送りをしつつ、写真も快く一緒にとっていただけて、いい思い出になりました！

以下、その他に良かった点といまいちだった点です。
★良かった点
　・食事のバリエーションが豊富で、味もおいしくとても満足でした。特に、ローストビーフとローストポークはやはりアメリカだけあってとてもおいしかったです！
　・ショーに関しては、フラダンスはもちろんのこと、エルビスやマイケルの演者さんが思ったよりも本物に似ていて興奮しました。
★いまいちだった点
　・ショーはバリエーション豊富だったが、いわゆる良くイメージするフラダンスのパートが少なく、エルビスパートのボリュームが多かったので、フラダンスをメインに見たい場合はがっかりしてしまうかも。
　・ショーの終了時間が20:30過ぎなので、トロリーバス等の運転が既に終わってしまっている時間です。公共のバスは運転しているし、治安もそれほど悪くないので歩いてホテルに帰ることも問題なくできますが、不安がある場合はタクシー等を手配する必要があります。
　・受付後、飲み物はすぐに提供されますが、食事が始まるまで結構時間があるので、早く行き過ぎてしまうと若干時間を持て余してしまうかもしれません。

色々と書きましたが、総じて満足で良い思い出になりました！