Oahu
The crew was amazing. We loved the music performance inside the boat. The view is spectacular and we really enjoyed the activities. We did SUP, kayaking and snorkeling. Also, we had time to relax in the floating lounge and water. We would do this activity again for sure!
Mahalo for your review. We look forward to seeing you again! - Team KBOS
I participated with my daughter. The staff who provided explanations in Japanese before we set sail and those who guided us on the boat were all very kind, making the experience enjoyable from start to finish.
They let us know when we approached the area known as Heart Reef and when the honu appeared.
We played with SUP and other activities in the first half, followed by snorkeling in the second half. There were SUP boards, floaties, and water guns, and we had 45 minutes of fun. Along the way, the staff came around to each participant to take photos, which was a delightful service.
For snorkeling, those who couldn't swim were given something like a float to hold onto, and the staff pulled them along. Even if you can't swim, you can participate safely as long as you wear a life jacket, and the staff stays with you the whole time.
I was moved to swim with the honu.
娘と2人で参加しました。
船で出航前に日本語で説明してくださるスタッフも、
船に乗って、操縦や案内をするスタッフも、みなさん優しくて、
終始、楽しく参加できました。
ホヌが現れたり、ハートリーフと呼ばれる場所に近付くと、教えてくれます。
わたしたちは、前半にSUPなどで遊び、後半にシュノーケリングでした。
SUP、浮き輪、水鉄砲などあり、45分間遊びました。
途中、スタッフの方がそれぞれの参加者のところを回って、
写真を撮ってくれました。
うれしいサービスです。
シュノーケルは、泳げない人は浮き輪(?)のようなものにつかまらせてくれて、
スタッフの方が引っ張ってくれます。
泳げなくても、ライフジャケットを着用し、スタッフの方がずっとついててくれるので、安心して参加できました。
ホヌとも泳げて、感動しました。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in Captain Bruce's Kaneohe Sandbar Tour.
We truly appreciate your kind words towards our staff. The Kaneohe Sandbar is a vast shallow area surrounded by a reef, making it a relatively easy environment for those who are new to snorkeling. We are very happy to hear that you were able to swim with the honu and, most importantly, that you and your daughter enjoyed the experience together!
We continuously brainstorm and innovate within our company to provide a variety of activities, such as SUP and inflatable toys, that can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages. If you have another opportunity, we would love for you to visit us again. Our staff will continue to work hard to ensure that our tours become one of the wonderful memories of your trip to Hawaii.
Thank you very much.
A hui hou!
アロハ!この度は、キャプテンブルースのカネオヘサンドバーツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
スタッフへの温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
カネオヘサンドバーはリーフに囲まれた広大な浅瀬ですので、シュノーケリングが初めての方も比較的チャレンジしやすい環境です。
今回、ホヌとも泳ぐことができ、また何より、お嬢様とお二人でお楽しみ頂けたと伺うことができ、とても嬉しく思います!
SUPや浮き輪などの遊具も、幅広い世代でお楽しみいただけるよう、社内で日々アイデアを出して工夫を続けていますので、次の機会がございましたら是非またお越しくださいませ。今後も、私共のツアーが皆様のハワイ旅行の良い思い出の一つとなるよう、スタッフ一同努力してまいります。
ありがとうございました。
A hui hou!
Tour guides where awesome and the views and scenery where beautiful. However we where disappointed that there wasn’t a lot of more Jurassic park props and scenery. Also didn’t like that we had to wait 3 hours after the tour to head back .
Positive points:
- I was able to get a response from Veltra via email before making a reservation.
- Communication in Japanese was completely fine, so it’s not a problem if you can't speak English at all.
- The instructor was very friendly.
- The waiting time for entry was shorter than that of other general customers.
- They provide careful instruction even for those with no snorkeling experience.
- Valuables are kept in a box with a lock, so it feels safe.
- They are well-acquainted with spots where sea turtles can be found, so there’s a high chance of encountering them (I actually encountered one).
- You can save underwater photos from Facebook.
- I requested a wetsuit from Veltra just before the event, and they were able to accommodate me (I participated in early October in the morning, and since the seawater is cold, I think it's better for those who are sensitive to cold to borrow one).
- Even on the day of the event, if you tell the instructor, you can borrow a wetsuit.
Negative points:
- In our case, there was nothing in particular.
Cautions:
- It goes without saying, but punctuality is important, so being late is not accepted (they will wait for a few minutes).
- There is no guidance to the restroom on the way back, so it's better to go at the timing of changing clothes.
- The valuables box is not very large, so it’s better to keep your items compact.
良かった点
・ベルトラさんに予約開始前にメールで問い合わせたところ対応していただけたこと
・日本語が完全に通じるので英語は全く話せなくても問題がない
・インストラクターの方がとてもフレンドリー
・入場の待ち時間が他の一般客よりも少ない
・シュノーケリングの経験がなくても丁寧に教えてくれる
・貴重品はボックスに入れて鍵をかけてくれるので安心
・ウミガメがいるスポットを熟知しているので高い確率で遭遇できる(実際に遭遇できました)
・水中の写真をFacebookから保存できる
・直前にベルトラさんにウェットスーツを依頼したが対応していただけた(10月初旬午前に参加したが、海水は冷たいので寒がりな方は借りた方がいいかなと思います)
・当日でもインストラクターの方に言えばウェットスーツを借りられた
悪かった点
私たちの場合は特に何もありませんでした
注意点
・当たり前ですが、時間厳守なので遅刻は認められません(数分なら待ってくれてます)
・帰りはトイレの案内がないので、着替えのタイミングで行った方がいいです
・貴重品のボックスはそれほど大きくないので、コンパクトにまとめられるようにしておいた方がいいです
Loved the sandbar and have never experienced anything like it. The entire journey, from the ukulele singers on the boat ride to the actual sandbar was very fun. The actual sandbar is like a floating lounge in the middle of the ocean with plenty of paddle boards, snorkel gear and kayaks. We purchased the banana boat and tubing experience, both which were very fun and faster than we thought! Overall a very fun morning in Hawaii.
Mahalo for your review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. - Team KBOS
Food was delicious, the views where beautiful. Ryan the waiter was great and the entertainment was great also . Just disappointed that we missed the sunset because dinner was served late.
Everyone participating was Japanese, so I felt at ease. I participated with my partner horse, Shea, who was so cute. ❤️❤️ Sometimes she would trot a bit, but she listened well and was absolutely adorable. It was the best experience! The guide also spoke to us in broken Japanese, which was fun. The shuttle bus was cold on the way there but hot on the way back. I want to go again!!!!!!!
参加者みんな日本人だから安心馬人間6人で参戦
相棒の馬のシェイが可愛いかった。❤️❤️
時々小走りするけど、ちゃーんと言うこと聞いてくれ、可愛いかった最高でした
ガイドさんもカタコト日本語で話しかけてくれて楽しかった
送迎のバスは行きは寒かったけど帰りは暑かった
また行きたい!!!!!!!
I thought, "A pool theme park in Hawaii?" but this time my child was tall enough to enjoy the slides, so we went. I'm glad we did!
I wonder if there are this many fun slides in Japan? Even if there are, I think they would be crowded and you wouldn't be able to enjoy many of them. However, since it was a weekday, we hardly had to wait and we went on the slides about 20 times between 10:30 AM and 3 PM. It seems that unlike Japan, where people gather in the summer, it’s less crowded here.
We signed up for a plan without transportation, but since we were staying in Ko Olina, it took less than 15 minutes by taxi. It was easy to access.
ハワイにきてまでプールのテーマパーク?とは思いましたが今回は子供がスタイだーも楽しめる背丈になったので行ってきました。行ってよかったですw
こんなに楽しいスライダーは日本にあるのかな?あったとしても混んでて並ぶのでたくさんはできないと思います。でもこちらは平日だったからかほとんど待つことなく、10:30から3時までの営業時間の間に20回ぐらいスライダーをやりました。
やはり夏に人が集中する日本とは違い混雑しにくいのかな?
送迎なしプランで申込でしたがコオリナ宿泊だったのでタクシーで15分弱ぐらい。簡単にアクセスできました。
Mr. McCartney, who was very friendly, entertained us greatly. Watching the stars through a high-performance telescope while receiving a lecture was more romantic and mysterious than I had imagined. I was very moved.
The rings of Saturn were clearly visible and looked so cute. The moon was so large that it couldn't fit in the telescope, and the craters were clearly visible, which was very surprising. I was amazed to see so many stars in the Milky Way that I didn't realize were there. I was able to see many stars that are not visible to the naked eye!
The next day, I was able to slowly enjoy the Hawaiian night sky with my child, recalling what I learned during the stargazing event.
I received photos of the stars captured through the telescope via email. It became a wonderful memory.
気さくなマッカートニーさんがとても楽しませてくれました。レクチャーをうけながら高性能望遠鏡で星を眺めるのは想像以上にロマンチックで神秘的。とても感動しました。
土星のリングもくっきり見えてとてもかわいいかったです。月も望遠鏡に収まりきらないほど大きくクレーターもはっきり映っていてとても驚きました。
ミルキーウェイもこんなにたくさん星が集まっているのかとびっくりしました。肉眼では見えない星たちもたくさん見ることができました!
翌日からは星空鑑賞会で教えてもらった事を思い出しながらハワイの夜空を子供とゆっくり楽しめました。
望遠鏡に写った星の写真をメールで送ってもらいました。とてもいい思い出になりました。
Thank you!
Mahalo !
Thanks to Susumu's witty guidance, I was able to participate in a fun and safe manner. It's also appreciated that the roads have been improved compared to a few years ago. The water volume at Manua Falls was low, which was disappointing, but the view from Tantalus Lookout was breathtaking. I also enjoyed a delicious acai bowl for lunch. By adding an event that allows for interaction with nature, it became a memorable trip, not just a city walk. However, it's important to be prepared as weather can have an impact.
ススムさんの軽妙なガイドで、楽しくかつ安全に参加出来た。数年前と比べ道が整備されていることも有難い。マヌア滝は水量が少なく残念だったが、タンタラス丘からの眺めは圧巻。昼食のアサイーボウルも美味しくいただいた。街歩きだけでなく、自然と触れるイベントを加えたことで、思い出に残る旅となった。ただ、天候に影響されることがあるので、準備しておくことが必要。
Soo happy we were able to view the different locations the views were absolutely amazing
Hello Erika,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you and your family had a great time on the tour. The views of the ocean and mountains are something you need to see in person. Hope you had a great time in Hawaii and it was great talking with all of you.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii
Just an FYI, wear hiking clothes or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. And if your clothes end up dirty, trust the memories are soo worth it. Paulo and Leighton were great!
This was the cherry on top to our visit. The whole staff was welcoming and very helpful. Next time we come to Waikiki, we will definitely be booking again.
Two Japanese women in their 30s (English: both at a conversational level) went on this tour! We started at 9 AM and encountered a total of six sharks! It was so much fun!! The staff were cheerful and energetic from the morning! Great smiles! They were kind! One of them spoke Japanese very well and explained everything in Japanese, which made us feel at ease.
I hope the following information is helpful:
▶ We took an Uber taxi to the designated location in the North Shore (it was about $60 from Waikiki).
* I think other participants also took a taxi.
* There is a bus that goes from Ala Moana Center, platform 52, to the North Shore, so you can also take the bus (it costs $3 and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes).
▶ The waves are big and strong, so it's better to take motion sickness medication◎
▶ Once you arrive at the shark point, there will be guidance to get into the cage right away, so make sure to put on your snorkel gear beforehand!
30代日本人女性2人(英語:お互い日常会話レベル)でいってきました!
朝9時スタートのツアー参加で、計6匹のサメに出会えました〜〜〜!とっても楽しかったです!!
スタッフの方々は明るくて朝から元気!いい笑顔!優しい!1人の方は日本語がとってもお上手で、説明も日本語でしてくれたので安心して挑めました。
以下、参考になれば嬉しいです。
▶ノースショアの指定場所までUberタクシー(ワイキキから約60$くらいだった)で向かいました。
※他の参加者の方もタクシーだった気がします。
※アラモアナセンター発52番乗り場〜ノースショアまでバスが出ているのでバスでも行けます(3$、1時間30分)
▶波が大きくて強いので、酔い止めを飲んだほうがよいです◎
▶サメのいるポイントについたらすぐにケージに入るよう案内があるので、シュノーケル装着等はしておきましょう!
My husband and I did the ATV 2 hour ride / tour and it was amazing! It was so much fun to ride in the ATV and the views are incredible! It’s definitely a must when you come to O’ahu. You do get very dirty, so make sure you were clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Our guides, Dani and Laura, were awesome. I love that they not only told us about all the filming locations and but they taught us things about the Hawaiian culture and the meaning of things. It was such a cool experience and it made me fall in love with the culture even more.
I was picked up three hours before the participation time at the Aloha Landing Bus stop at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (this may vary by person).
At the Aloha Landing Bus stop, the bus arrived just in time for departure, which might cause anxiety for those used to Japanese standards, but let's wait without rushing.
Before boarding, there was a prior instruction to present the VELTRA voucher, but in reality, you need to show your passport to the person managing the bus passengers (who is different from the driver) for check-in. If you show the voucher to that person, you might get yelled at with "Passport!!" in frustration, so be sure to bring your passport! There was someone who didn't have their passport and had a bit of a hassle before boarding.
It takes about an hour to get to Kualoa Ranch, and you arrive in no time.
Once at the ranch, there is a Japanese-speaking guide who hands out a paper with the experience time and return bus schedule for each person. They also explain the locations of the activities at that time. With this paper, you can easily communicate without any waste when participating in activities or boarding the return bus, so make sure not to lose it! After the explanation, you have free time until your participation time, so you can browse the shop, eat, or pet the horses.
The check-in for the UTV Raptor starts 15 minutes before the scheduled time, and you will need to show your driver's license at that time. After check-in, you will watch an instructional video before driving, but if you don’t specify, you will watch the video in English. If you're not confident in English, make sure to clearly say "Japanese"! There is also a Japanese version of the instructional video available.
The four-wheeled buggy has no windows on all sides, so the dust is incredible (laughs). You will get dirtier than you can imagine, so it's best to participate in clothes you don't mind throwing away and shoes or bags that can get dirty!
Also, since your face will get completely black from the dust, I think it's a good idea to prepare a mask or bandana to cover your face. Afterward, my mouth felt gritty, which was quite a hassle^^ I also recommend bringing a change of clothes for the return trip!
The four-wheeled buggy is not too difficult to drive aside from the bumps and ups and downs (of course, there are no intersections or traffic lights), so I think those who drive regularly will have no problem. It was my first experience with a left-hand drive, but it was totally fine.
The scenery was amazing, with the wind blowing through, and it was so much fun to race through the landscapes I saw in Jurassic Park! Above all, the tour guides were friendly and playful, making for a wonderful time.
I definitely want to participate again!
シェラトン・ワイキキ・ホテルのアロハランディングバス乗り場で参加時間の3時間前にピックアップされました。(人によって異なります)
アロハランディングバス乗り場では、出発時間ギリギリにバスが到着したので、日本の感覚だと不安になると思いますが、焦らずに待っていましょう。
乗車する前にVELTRAのバウチャーを提示するように事前指示がありましたが、実際はバスの乗客管理する人(運転手とは別)にパスポートを見せて受付となります。
その人にバウチャーを見せるとイライラされながら「パスポート!!」と怒鳴られる事になるので、忘れずにパスポートを持って行きましょう!笑
パスポートを持参されてなくて乗車前に少し揉めている人がいました。
クアロア牧場までは約1時間、あっという間に到着します。
牧場に着いてからは日本語のガイドさんがおり、ひとりひとりに体験時間や帰りのバスの時間等が書かれている紙が渡されます。その際にアクティビティの場所などの説明もあります。
この紙があれば、アクティビティに参加する際や、帰りのバスに乗る際に見せるだけでお互いに無駄の無く意思疎通が出来て、とても便利なので無くさないようにしましょう!
説明の後は各々の参加時間までフリーなので、ショップを見たり、ご飯を食べたり、馬を撫でたりして過ごします。
UTV Raptor の受け付けは開始時間の15分から、その際に運転免許証を見せます。
受付後の運転前に説明動画を観るのですが、何も伝えないと英語の説明動画を観ることになります。
英語が不安な方ははっきり「Japanese」と伝えましょう!日本語の説明動画もあります。
四輪バギーは全方向窓がないので、とにかく土埃が
すごい(笑)
想像の50倍汚れたので、棄てても良い服、汚れても良い靴や鞄などで参加された方が良いです!
また、土埃で顔が真っ黒になるので、運動用の顔を覆い隠すマスクやバンダナ等を用意された方が良いと思います。
終わった後には口の中もジャリジャリして大変でした^^
帰りの事も考えて着替えを持ってくるのもおすすめします!
四輪バギーは凸凹やアップダウンが多い以外はそんなに難しい道ではないので(当然ですが交差点も信号もない)
日頃、運転されている方は問題なく運転できると思います。
左ハンドル初体験でしたが、全然問題ありませんでした。
景色も最高で、風が吹き抜けて、ジュラシックパークで観た景色を疾走するのはとても楽しかったです!何よりツアーガイドさんが皆さん気さくでお茶目でより素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。
是非また参加したいです!
Not too big so you can easily experience all the different Island Cultures and activities in 5 or 6 hrs. The Gateway Buffet has a lot of variety and has quality food, including desserts. The Ha; Breath of Life performance is outstanding.
Really enjoyed our visit
Customer service was amazing. Tour was exactly as advertised. Bus was clean, comfortable and air conditioned.
I was a little late, and my husband and I hurried to the Royal Hawaiian Center for the luau, arriving about 10 minutes past the start time. However, we made it just in time, and as soon as we reached the reception, we were kindly greeted. Since we had opted for the commemorative photo, the photographer took our pictures. While we listened to the music leaking from the venue, we excitedly rushed to open the door to the second-floor seating area, where the actor playing Elvis Presley was performing with singing and dancing. I was already in a great mood and sat in the empty seats at the back! (You can see perfectly well from the back of the second floor!) The person playing Michael Jackson was also incredibly cool with both his singing and dancing. I was deeply moved to see the hula, which is a traditional Hawaiian dance, as well as the fire performances. During the final photo session with the actors, they happily obliged for autographs, and it was amazing to take pictures with Elvis and Michael! The actors looked just like them, haha. Thank you for the wonderful memories!
少し遅刻してしまい、ロックフラの会場のロイヤルハワイアンセンターまで夫と二人駆け足でいき、時間10分くらい過ぎてしまったのですがなんとか到着し、受付にくるとすぐに親切に声をかけてくださり、記念写真のオプションもつけていたので、カメラマンさんに撮影していただき、会場からの音漏れを聞きながらワクワク急いで二階席の会場の扉をあけるとエルヴィスプレスリー役の役者さんが歌とダンスでパフォーマンスしていて、もう気分はルンルンで後ろのすいてる席に座りました♪(二階席後ろでも全然よく見えます!マイケルジャクソン役の方も、歌もダンスもすごくカッコよくて、フラはハワイの伝統的なダンスやファイヤーのパフォーマンスも観れて大感動でした。最後の役者さんとの記念撮影の時はサインも快く応じてくだり、エルヴィスとマイケルと写真を撮れるなんて最高でした!!役者さんそっくりです笑
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for attending the Rockafella Rockin' Show. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the performances of Elvis, Michael, and the Hawaiian show. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はロッカフラ ロッキンショーにご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。エルビスやマイケルそして、ハワイアンショーなど楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
They took me to a place with a lot of dolphins, and I was able to swim near them about three times. The sea was really beautiful, and I think it will be a wonderful memory. However, I got extremely seasick and ended up throwing up about twice as many times as I encountered dolphins. Since we went out to sea, during the tour, I could only be on the boat or in the water, and in the second half, I was just thinking about getting back quickly. The chances of seeing dolphins are very high, so I think it's best to participate with a preparedness for seasickness and some countermeasures.
たくさんイルカがいる所に連れて行ってくれて
わたしも3回くらいイルカのそばを泳ぐ事ができました。海も本当に綺麗でとても素敵な思い出になるツアーだと思います。が、私はめちゃくちゃ船酔いし、イルカに遭遇できた倍くらいの回数吐きまくりました。冲に出るのでツアーの時間内は船か海にいるしかなく、後半は早く帰る事だけ考えてました。
イルカに会える可能性はとても高いので、船酔いの覚悟と対策の上参加するのがいいと思います。
Aloha Mr. Tanuki Pon,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. I'm glad to hear that you were able to swim alongside the dolphins. I'm sorry to hear that you experienced seasickness, which must have diminished the enjoyment of such a valuable opportunity. I was disappointed to read your feedback.
Starting October 1st, Dolphin University will be operating on our brand new boat, the Poseidon. This vessel has been thoughtfully designed by our company from the ground up to ensure that our customers can enjoy a more comfortable experience on board. It offers greater speed and stability compared to our previous boats, as well as ample space to relax. We will reach the offshore spots for swimming with dolphins faster than ever, increasing the chances of arriving before seasickness sets in.
If you have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, please come prepared with seasickness medication and warm clothing to combat the chill, and join us again at Dolphin University on the Poseidon in good health. We would be truly happy to have the chance to create wonderful memories that can replace the experience of seasickness. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Mahalo!
Aloha たぬきのポン様
この度はイルカ大学へご参加くださりありがとうございました。イルカのそばで泳げたとのこと、嬉しく思います。
船酔いしてしまったのですね。貴重な機会に楽しさ半減。。感想を拝見して残念に思っています。
10月1日から、イルカ大学は真新しい船、ポセイドン号で運行しております。この船は、お客様が船の上でより快適に過ごしていただけるように、心を込めて弊社が設計を一から考えて造船されました。今までの船よりも速いスピードで安定感があり、ゆったりと過ごしていただけるスペースがあります。イルカと泳ぐ沖合のスポットまでこれまで以上に早く移動しますので船酔いしてしまう前にイルカに辿り着く可能性が高いです。
またハワイにいらっしゃる機会がありましたら酔い止めと寒さ対策で暖かく羽織るもの、そして万全の体調でぜひ、ポセイドン号のイルカ大学へ再挑戦してみてください。
スタッフ一同、船酔いの思い出を塗り替えられるくらい楽しい思い出になるよう力を尽くせる機会がいただけるなら本当に嬉しく思います。お待ちしております。
Mahalo!
Since it's the North Shore, we were navigating through quite rough waves. There were no other Japanese people besides us, and although our English is not great, we managed somehow. Once we entered the water, there were more than ten sharks around, each about 2 meters long. My daughter was super excited! It was truly a valuable experience. On the way back, even though I took motion sickness medication, I ended up feeling nauseous. There were others besides me who also felt unwell.
ノースショアなので結構な荒波の中を進んで行きます。私たち以外、日本人はおらず、私たちも英語は全然だめですが、なんとかなります。いざ、海の中へ入ると2メートル級のサメが10匹以上ウロウロしていました。娘も大興奮!本当に貴重な体験でした。帰りは酔い止めを飲んでいても吐きました。私以外にも気分が悪くなっておられる方がいました。
It was an amazing trip that I would want to visit every day!! The bus driver's stories were wonderful. It was an emotional experience to swim with the turtles. Thank you very much!
毎日訪れたいほど最高な旅でした!!
バスドライバーさんのお話も素敵でした。
亀と一緒に泳ぐことができ、感動のプランでした。有難うございました!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you were so satisfied with the tour that you would like to visit every day. Please do come back when you visit Hawaii again. A Hui Hou!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
”毎日訪れたいほど”とツアーをご満足頂けたようで本当に嬉しく存じます。またハワイにお越しの際はぜひまたお越しくださいませ。A Hui Hou!
Hanauma Bay is a beautiful place and the water is so pretty. The day we went, it was unfortunately very windy and the water was pretty choppy. We were able to see some fish, but the water wasn’t very clear due to the waves, but that’s nature for you! The snorkeling gear was very difficult for me. Water kept getting into my mask and it was very uncomfortable. I wish I had my own full face mask. But it was still an enjoyable time and would do it again. Our driver to the location was very friendly and did a great job. It was through kaimana tours.
It was my first time booking an optional tour, but I felt at ease participating because the guide was fluent in Japanese! They even got out of the car to come find us. At Hanauma Bay, there were long lines for both parking and entry, but since we had made a reservation in advance, and it seemed like the guide had some connections, we were able to enter smoothly. The snorkeling was also satisfying as we got to see various fish!
初めてのオプションツアー予約でしたが、ガイドの方が日本語ペラペラでしたので安心して参加することが出来ました!お迎えも車から降りて探しに来てくれました。ハナウマ湾は駐車場も入場も大行列でしたが、事前予約をしてくれており、かつ顔がきくのか色々優遇されているようでスムーズに入場できました。肝心のシュノーケリングも様々な魚が見れて満足行く内容でした!
I was able to see a beautiful view on the flight! The glider took off pretty quickly, but the flight overall was calmer than I expected. The pilot was so kind and professional. I really wish I can return to try the aerobatic ride. Thank you so much for a great experience!
Thank you for your kind comments.
I was worried about not being able to communicate in Japanese, but the tourists were separated into different boats for Japanese and foreign guests. There was one Japanese female crew member on our boat who kindly and patiently explained everything, which made me feel very safe and allowed me to enjoy the experience.
The sandbar had waves about knee-high, making it easy to walk around. The emerald green sea was incredibly beautiful, with very little current, and it felt so nice! I took many photos with the stunning scenery in the background, and I am very grateful for that.
We also got to see sea turtles, and when we moved to a spot with coral, I was able to snorkel while wearing a life jacket and see many beautiful fish, creating wonderful memories. (I can't swim, but with the life jacket and fins, I managed to swim alongside my husband.)
The hamburger lunch and drinks, along with the warm cocoa after snorkeling, were also very delicious. Thank you for the wonderful memories!! ♪♪
日本語通じないか不安でしたが、日本人観光客の船と外国の方で船が別れていて、船には日本人女性のクルーの方が一人いて、なんでも優しく丁寧に教えてくれたので、とても安心して楽しむことができました。
サンドバーは膝くらいの波の高さで安心して歩けました。
エメラルドグリーンの海はとても綺麗で、流れもほとんどなく穏やかでとても気持ちよかったです!
絶景をバックに写真もたくさん撮っていただき、大感謝です。
ウミガメも見れて、珊瑚のある場所へ移動してライフジャケットをつけてのシュノーケルも綺麗な魚をたくさん見ながら泳ぐことができ、とても思い出になりました。(私は泳げないですが、ライフジャケットと足ヒレで旦那と一緒でなんとか泳げました。)
ハンバーガーランチとドリンク、シュノーケル後のあったかいココアもとっても美味しかったです。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました!!♪♪
The pickup location for the bus on the way there was hard to find. (There were many people from other tours, and we couldn't tell what our bus looked like.)
As for the horseback riding, we could hear the sound of the waves and got splashed by the sea spray, and the wind felt pleasant. The horse was calm and occasionally stopped to graze, which was enjoyable as well. Riding along the coast, something we can't do in Japan, was a valuable experience.
In Haleiwa Town, we only had time for lunch, and it would have been nice to have a little more time to relax.
行きのバスのピックアップ場所がわかりづらかった。(他のツアーの人たちも多く、自分たちのバスがどのような物かもわからなかった)
乗馬については波の音が聞こえ、波飛沫がかかるくらいで、風が心地よかったです。馬もおとなしく時々草を食んで道草しましたが、それも楽しかった。日本では出来ない海岸沿いの乗馬は貴重な体験でした。
ハレイワタウンではランチの時間しか無くもう少しゆっくり出来たら良かった。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding. We will take your feedback regarding the schedule into consideration for the future. We look forward to serving you again!
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。乗馬、お楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。スケジュールについてのご意見は今後の参考とさせて頂きます。またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております!
Ship was nice but very crowded. Made it hard to see the dance show and fireworks.
5 course meal was tasty and cooked well.
Appetitizers lackluster; cheese, fruit, crackers. All in all, a good experience and value.
Booked several activities through Veltra;
Good experience.
Would highly recommend this package for the sandbar. The personnel are very experienced and friendly. Live music was great.
There were plenty of activities to choose from, and a perfect amount of time to try everything. The boat took us to a quieter area of the sandbar, so we basically had a private area to ourselves.
I'm glad we booked transportation through the package, as parking was full when we arrived.
Would want to go on this again!
Mahalo for your review and the beautiful picture! - Team KBOS
Everything about the whole experience was easy and convenient. We booked a party of 8 for a high school boy's trip and had an immeasurable amount of fun.
Booking was super easy and once completed you get a confirmation email and a waiver for everyone to fill out. Instructions were clear and concise and the check-in team members were friendly and accommodating.
Preston was engaging as he broke down the rules and expectations. Kaawa Entertainment, Jesse, and the Ukelele-ist kept us jammin' until we reached the bar. As we sailed away he was cracking jokes about us Cali folks, which was hilarious. The brothers Nohu and mimicked flight attendants by educating us on how to wear our life vests properly. The captains and the rest of the team shared their aloha hospitality with us serving us donuts for breakfast and keeping us hydrated with water and tang.
I will definitely come back and do this again!
Mahalo for your review and nice picture! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS