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The banana boat can accommodate six people in two rows for two families. It was so much fun! You won't get thrown off. Due to the tides, we couldn't reach the sandy beach, but that's understandable. You don't need water shoes at all. Both stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking were enjoyable, and even though we didn't see any turtles, we were happy to see lots of fish. Staying in the water for too long can get chilly, and if you get out while still wet, it gets even colder, so having a dry towel or a dry jacket is necessary. There are cold juices or water on the boat, but you can pay for hot coffee. My daughter and I kept drinking hot water to warm ourselves up. Also, my husband almost caused a commotion when he dropped his phone, which was in a waterproof bag, but the staff found it, and we were really grateful for that. Thank you so much for your help at that time. Next time, I’d like to go when the sandy beach is visible!

バナナボートは2家族の横2列の6人乗り。めっちゃ楽しかったです。振り落とされる事はありません。潮の満ち引きなので仕方ないですが砂浜には出会えませんでした。ウォーターシューズはなくても全然大丈夫。サップもカヤックも楽しかったし、カメには出会えなかったけどたくさんの魚を見られて良かったです。海の中にずっといると冷えるし、上がっても濡れたままだと更に冷えるので、乾いたタオルか乾いた上着が必要です。船上には冷たいジュースか水ですが、お金を払えば暖かいコーヒーがあります。私と娘はお湯をひたすら飲んで身体を温めました。あと、旦那が防水袋に入れたスマホを落としてしまい、大騒ぎになりかけましたが、スタッフが見つけてくれて本当に助かりました。あの時はありがとうございました。次は砂浜が出てる時に行ってみたいですね〜

I had the opportunity to go snorkeling in Okinawa, and this was my second time. I felt secure participating with a Japanese instructor. Although we didn't see any sea turtles, they helped us search for spots where we might find them while considering our stamina.

They took care of everyone's valuables and provided changing areas, showers, and restrooms, but since it was a tour, everything was done efficiently. They also offered wetsuit rentals for a fee, explaining that it would help prevent injuries from coral and keep us warm. They advised us to keep swimming without lifting our heads when we found coral (lifting our heads would cause our feet to drop and hit the coral), so wearing just a swimsuit was fine.

The afternoon session was hot, so I didn't feel cold, but my thighs got sunburned while diving. They laid down mats on the sandy beach to keep things clean, and I appreciated the bottled water and snacks provided.

I wasn't used to the tipping culture and missed the chance to give a tip, so I thought it would have been easier if they had included the tip in the total amount when I paid the $25 entrance fee for Hanauma Bay. The service was excellent, so I recommend it even for those who are anxious about their English skills.

シュノーケリングは沖縄でやったことがあり2回目でしたが、日本語インストラクターで安心して参加できました。
ウミガメは見られませんでしたが、私達の体力を気にしつつ何度かウミガメがいそうな場所を一緒に探して下さいました。
貴重品は皆のをまとめて保管して頂けて、着替える場所やシャワー、トイレはありますが、ツアーなのでテキパキにという感じです。有料でスウェットスーツの貸出もあり、珊瑚で怪我しないようにするのと、寒さ対策できるとの説明はありましたが、珊瑚を見つけたら泳ぎ続けて顔を上げないように(顔を上げると足が下がってぶつかるため)アドバイス頂き水着でも大丈夫でした。また午後の回は暑かったので寒さは感じませんでしたが、潜っていても腿の裏が真っ赤に日焼けしてました。
砂浜で汚れないようにシートを敷いて下さったり、ペットボトルの水やスナック菓子も頂けて有難かったです。
チップ文化に慣れておらず渡しそびれてしまったので、ハナウマ湾の入場料25$をお渡しする際にチップも含んだ金額で仰って頂けたら、チップお渡ししやすかったかなと思いました。サービスは大満足なので英語が不安な方にもオススメです。

The fireworks we paid for were only 4 minutes long. The food was alright. The staff was friendly.

Great experience with friendly staff and beautiful scenery with a plethora of activities to choose from!

Great experience! Our bartender was Cole and he was great! We saw a proposal and had some awesome drinks

Our family, including 5 children ages 7 to 20 & 3 seniors took this boating excursion. It was fantastic! I recommend getting the all inclusive package so you can enjoy the banana boat & bumper tube. All the staff were great & the entertainment was good too. The staff keep everyone safe in the water & were constantly looking out for guest safety.

We went as a family of three.
Along the way, something went wrong.
One person was taken off the horse and sent back by car, which was a disappointing event.
Was it judged to be dangerous?
Was it determined that the horse couldn't be controlled because it was only eating?
In any case, we returned halfway without a clear reason, which was quite disappointing.

家族３人でいきました
途中、何が悪かったのか？
１人だけ馬を下ろされ車で戻される残念な出来事がありました
危ないと判断さらたのか？
馬が食事ばかりして制御出来ないと判断されたのか？
どちらにしてもはっきりした理由もなく道半ばでの帰還
かなり残念でした

"AUANA" can only be described as wonderful! I couldn't take my eyes off the performances, with no time to catch my breath between each stage. I stay in Honolulu for about ten days once a year, and I definitely want to participate again next year.

「AUANA」素晴らしの一言に尽きます‼
各ステージごとのperformanceに息つく暇も無く目が離せませんでした。
年に一度10日間位Honoluluに滞在しますが、来年も是非参加してみたいと思います。

The staff on the boat is very friendly, fun and helpful. We had a great time watching dolphins swim and then snorkeling after that.

I participated in a beginner-level plan with shuttle service. There is a bus to Kualoa Ranch, and at the information desk, there are Japanese staff or staff who can speak Japanese.

When you arrive at Kualoa Ranch, the Japanese staff will instruct Japanese participants to gather together. Once gathered, they will explain the basic flow and locations in Japanese, so there’s nothing to worry about.

There were no Japanese-speaking staff on the return bus. It was initially sunny at Kualoa Ranch, but it gradually became cloudy.

It was my first time on an E-bike. At first, there is practice on the course. I applied the brakes as I would on a regular bicycle, but they are very effective, so be careful. Make sure to apply the brakes slowly.

Once you get used to it, there are no problems. The activity guide communicates only in English. Before starting the activity, they show you how to operate the E-bike with a video that has Japanese subtitles. During the activity, it is completely English-only.

送迎有り初心者レベルのプランに参加しました。クアロアランチまでの行きのバスとクアロアランチのインフォメーションデスクに日本人もしくは日本語を話せるスタッフがいます。
クアロアランチに着くと日本人スタッフなどが日本人は集まるようにと指示してくれます。集まったら簡単な流れや場所の説明等を日本語でしてくれるので何も心配いりません。
帰りのバスには日本語を話せるスタッフは乗車しませんでした。
クアロアランチは最初は晴れていたんですがだんだんと曇り空になりました。
初めてのEバイクでした。最初、コースで練習があります。普通の自転車の感覚でブレーキをかけたのですが思いっきりブレーキが利いてしまうので注意してください。ゆっくりブレーキをかけるようにしましょう。
慣れれば何も問題有りません。アクティビティのガイドは英語だけでやり取りします。アクティビティを始める前にEバイクの操作方法を日本語の字幕が付いたビデオで見せてくれます。アクティビティ中は完全に英語オンリーです。

Having a Japanese guide with a small group was very reassuring. The explanations were thorough, which I really appreciated as it was my first time!

少人数で日本語ガイドさんが常についてくださっていたので非常に安心でした。説明も丁寧で初めての自分にとってはありがたかったです！

It was the best experience. It was my first dive, and it's a feeling you can't experience with other activities, so I definitely recommend it. The price is a bit steep, though, haha. The instructor spoke English and was very kind, so I managed to get through it, haha.

最高の体験でした。初めてのダイブでしたが、他のアクティビティでは経験できない感覚なのでぜひおすすめです。値段は貼りますが笑。英語インストラクターですが、とても優しいのでなんとか乗り切れました笑

It was our first snorkeling experience as a couple in our 60s and 50s, and we had an amazing time!! The crew was all kind and attentive, which made us feel safe! There were also Japanese staff members, so we felt comfortable even without speaking English! We got to swim with adorable dolphins, and of course, we swam with colorful fish and even a big sea turtle, which was incredibly moving!! The tour was packed with fun activities like water slides and SUP. We were very satisfied! We want to participate again!!

60代と50代の夫婦で初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、最高に楽しみました！！
クルーの皆さんはみんな親切丁寧で安心！
日本人スタッフもいらっしゃって英語出来なくても安心！
可愛いイルカとも一緒に泳げて、色とりどりのお魚はもちろん、大きなウミガメとも一緒に泳げて大感動でした！！
ウォータースライダーやSUPも楽しめて盛り沢山のツアーでした。
大満足！また参加したいです！！

I rode on the catamaran for the first time in about 10 years. This time, I chose the Na Hoku because it included an all-you-can-drink option. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea is exceptional. The sea was relatively calm, making it the best cruising experience. Additionally, I enjoyed the all-you-can-drink option and had about 6-7 Mai Tais. There were only four of us, including a Japanese couple, so it felt quite private.

⭐︎ I deducted one star because my wife got seasick. Personally, I would give it ⭐︎5 stars or more. Next time, I think I'll go during sunset.

10年ぶりくらいにカタマラン号に乗りました。
今回は飲み放題付き、という事でナ・ホク号をチョイスしました。
海から見るワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドは格別です。
比較的海も穏やかだったので、最高のクルージングでした。
また、目論見だった飲み放題、マイタイを6-7杯飲みました。
また、当日は私たち以外に日本人のご夫婦と4人でしたので、プライベート感覚でした。

⭐︎一つ減らしたのは妻が船酔いしてしまったからです。
私個人なら⭐︎5つ以上です。
次回はサンセットタイムにしようと思います。

I have ridden horses several times in Japan, but this was my first time abroad. There was plenty of time, and the terrain had some elevation changes, which made me a bit nervous, but it was a lot of fun! I think it would be even more enjoyable if you understand English.

日本では何度か乗馬をしたことがありますが、海外では初でした。
時間たっぷり、若干高低差がある地を行きますので、少し緊張しましたがとても楽しかったです！
英語がわかるともっと楽しめると思います。

It was very comfortable and refreshing! I felt the Earth as I watched the color of the ocean change. I would like to ride again when I visit next time.

とても心地よく、爽快でした！
海の色が変わっていく様子に地球を感じました。また訪れた際は乗りたいです。

I was nervous about my first zip line experience, but I was able to communicate in Japanese quite well, and I had a great time throughout. Even the staff at the reception who didn't speak Japanese were wonderful, as they used a translation app to explain things to me!

初めてのジップラインでドキドキでしたが、日本語も割と通じて終始楽しい時間でした。日本語が通じない受付の人でも、翻訳アプリで説明してくれて対応が素晴らしかったです！

It was great that even children who can't snorkel could see a lot of fish! Riding in a real submarine was also a refreshing and fun experience, almost like an attraction. Also, the pilot was so cool that I couldn't help but sneak a glance! At one point, it got a bit boring, and my child fell asleep, but it was a good experience overall.

シュノーケル出来ない子どもでもたくさんの魚が観れてよかったです！そもそも本物の潜水艇に乗り込むこと自体もアトラクション感覚で新鮮で楽しかったです。
あとパイロットがカッコ良すぎてついチラ見しちゃう！
途中は少し退屈になり、子どもは寝てしまいましたww良い体験でした。

ジェイソンは素晴らしいガイドです。彼はハワイの文化について私たちに知識を共有してくれ、とても楽しみました。ありがとう、そしてアフイホ！

Jason is an awesome guide. He shared his knowledge about Hawaiian culture with us and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you and a hui ho!

The sunset at Ala Moana was wonderful. The weather was perfect, and I had a valuable experience. It was neither too hot nor too cold, and I enjoyed a pleasant breeze.

アラモアナのサンセット。素晴らしかった。お天気もバッチリで貴重な体験できました。暑くも寒くもなく気持ちの良い風の中整いました。

It was amazing! There are so many shops I want to visit in Haleiwa Town, and I think it would be even better if we had a bit more free time!

最高でした！ハレイワタウンで寄りたいお店がたくさんあり、自由時間がもう少し長いとさらに良いと思います！

Beautiful spot, tide wasn't super low (which you can't really control) but the snorkeling was just mediocre, per my friends that did it. We were on the boat most of the time eating cup of noodles, the live music was awesome and one of the guys that took people out for the banana ride was super nice and fun to chat with. The guy handing out goggles was a bit all over the place, I stood in line twice to get my goggles and he kept giving everyone theirs as I just stood there waiting and I almost thought he was doing that on purpose as it happened 2x so I just gave up and said well I guess I'm not snorkeling today. That was a bit disappointing. I think for the price, it wasn't really worth it. There are better tours here on the island.

I really enjoyed the live music on the boat. The crew was very friendly and helpful. We had plenty of time on the sand bar with a variety of things to do. It was lots of fun.

The staff were all smiling, kind, and spoke Japanese very well, creating a bright and reassuring atmosphere where I could enjoy myself! The light snacks, including sandwiches and chips, were delicious, and I bought some souvenirs at ABCstore. I didn't get seasick, and there was wonderful music on board, creating a happy space where all participants were smiling. The water activities were enjoyable enough even with just the free options! I also tried the bumper tube as an option, which was more intense and active than I imagined, but I managed to endure it (laughs). I almost felt like I was going to heaven, but since it was something I had longed to do, I was glad I chose the option! I was also surprised by the cleanliness of the ship! It was so much fun that the three hours flew by! If I have the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate!

スタッフさん全員笑顔で優しく日本語も上手でとっても明るく、安心して楽しめました！軽食のサンドイッチとスナック菓子も美味しくて、ABCstoreでお土産に買いました^^船酔いもせず、船内では素敵な演奏もあり参加者全員が笑顔で幸せな空間に包まれてました♪ウォーターアクティビティは無料の中だけでも十分に楽しめます！私はオプションでバンパーチューブもしましたが、想像以上に激しくてアクティブでしたが、必死に耐え抜きました(笑)昇天しかけましたが、念願だったのでオプションでやってよかったです！船内の清潔さにも驚きました！楽しくて3時間あっという間でした！またハワイに来る機会があれば是非参加したいです♪

This is my fourth experience at Angel's Sea, including other companies. Not in a bad way, but I was surprised by how many people there were, and since it was my first time being picked up by a large bus, I was worried about how it would go. However, they divided us into a foreign team and a Japanese team, and we had a great time throughout. They were also kind to families with children, which made me feel at ease. I was satisfied with seeing many sea turtles, and it looked like people were having fun playing beach volleyball at Angel's Sea. The lunch was also more delicious than I expected.

天使の海は他社を含めて四回目の体験です？悪い意味ではなく思った以上に人が多く初めて大型バスでのお迎えだったのでどうなることやらと心配しましたが、外国人チームと日本人チームに分けてくださり、終始楽しく過ごせました。子連れにも親切にしてくださり安心でした。海亀もたくさん見れて満足ですし、天使の海はビーチバレーしてる方もいらっしゃり楽しそうでした。ランチも思ってる以上に絶品です。

We loved every minute of it! Super fun! For sure, we will be back .

I had experienced Rock Aloha once before the pandemic, but I wanted to experience it again, so I participated. Even the second time, I had a great time. Both Elvis and Michael Jackson were a lot of fun, and the Hawaiian atmosphere was really nice. I plan to come back to see it again.

ロックアフラは、コロナ前に一度体験済みでしたが、今一度体感したく、参加しました。二度目でも、大変楽しく参加出来ました。プレスリーもマイケルジャクソンもとても楽しかったし、ハワイアンの雰囲気もとても良かったです。また見に来ようと思っております。

"Be punctual."
I had a stomachache in the morning and informed them that I needed to go to the restroom, but I ended up being three minutes late to the meeting time. After that, I was subjected to snide remarks in the car.

If I were to hear such comments on my honeymoon, it would really ruin my mood. When I tried to give a tip that corresponded to the service, I was told, "I don't need it!" which left me feeling quite unpleasant.

I only handed over a tip for the service, but it seemed like there was a requirement to give at least $20 in the car. I was filled with the feeling of, "What? After making me feel this way?"

I think it could be fun if you get a good guide, but since this isn't a cheap tour, I would recommend avoiding tours where you might get lucky or unlucky.

Personally, I won't be using this service again.

「時間厳守」
朝お腹が痛くなりトイレ行ってきます。とお伝えし、集合時間に3分遅れてしまったのですが、その後の車の中でぐちぐち嫌味を言われました。

新婚旅行でそんな嫌味を言われたら気分も悪くなり、サービスに相当するチップを渡したら「いらないよ！」といわれ、かなり嫌な気持ちになりました。

サービスに対するチップを渡しただけなのですが、車の中には最低20ドルを出してください。と記載がされていた様で、「え？こんな思いさせといて？」という気持ちでいっぱいです。

ガイドさんが当たれば楽しいと思いますが
安いツアーでもないので当たり外れがあるツアーを申し込みするくらいなら、やめた方がいい思います笑

個人的には、もう利用しません。

It was unexpected like a circus.
There was a story, spectacular performances, and it was truly moving throughout.
The only disappointment was that there were no brochures or videos for sale.

サーカスと思わぬこと。
ストーリーがあり、スペクタクルな演技、感動のしっぱなしでした。
パンフレットや映像の販売がされていなかったのだけがちょっと残念でした。

During our honeymoon, we had the opportunity to experience piloting a Cessna in Hawaii for the first time! On the day of our flight, we received a message before the meeting time suggesting we either reschedule or wait for the weather to improve, as strong winds were expected. Since we were scheduled to leave Hawaii the next day, we decided not to reschedule, and fortunately, we were able to fly that day. I recommend scheduling this activity in the earlier part of your itinerary, considering the possibility of rescheduling.

The person in charge of the transportation and briefing spoke in a surprising Osaka dialect, which helped ease our nerves. The pilot was Japanese and provided us with careful support, making the experience feel safe. They listened to our requests for the flight route and conveyed their desire for us to create wonderful memories. The staff also took many photos for us.

The time spent piloting the plane and enjoying the breathtaking views of Hawaii became a truly memorable experience. Thank you very much!

新婚旅行で初めて訪れたハワイで、念願のセスナを操縦体験をすることができました！当日は強風で揺れることが予想されるとのことで、集合時間前にご連絡がありリスケか天候の回復を待つかのご提案を受けました。翌日にはハワイを発つ予定でしたので、リスケにはしませんでしたが、幸いにも当日に飛ぶことができました。リスケになる可能性も考えて、旅程の前半にスケジュールすることをおすすめします。
送迎と説明を担当してくださった方はまさかの大阪弁で緊張がほぐれました。今回のパイロットは日本人の方で、丁寧にサポートいただき安心して体験飛行ができました。飛びたいコースの要望も聞いてくださり、より良い思い出を作ってほしいとの思いが伝わってきました。スタッフの方は写真もたくさん撮ってくださいました。
自分で飛行機を操縦してハワイの絶景を堪能できた時間はとても思い出に残るものとなりました。ありがとうございました。