Reviewed by: R&N
There are many attractions that you can't find in Japan, and the wave pool felt more intense than those in Japan. Even just watching the surfing area was enjoyable.
I was looking forward to the barbecue, as it's something you associate with America, but it didn't compare to the cheap all-you-can-eat options in Japan, and to be honest, it wasn't very tasty. It didn't really feel like barbecue... Maybe it would have been better to eat something else, like a hamburger from within the park!?
I had fun at the pool, so I would like to participate again.
日本にはないアトラクションが沢山あり、
波のプールも日本より激しい感じがしました。
サーフィンの出来るところも見ているだけでも楽しめました。
バーベキューはアメリカというだけ合って楽しみにしていましたが、日本の安い食べ放題より物はないし、はっきり言って美味しくありませんでした。あれはバーベキューとは言えない様な、、、。
食事は別で、園内にあるハンバーガーなどを食べたほうが良かったかも!?
プールは楽しかったのでまた参加したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/29 |
Reviewed by: subdendu
Nothing is more fun than this show on Hawaii. Loved it completely, excellent arrangements, very good timings for each show so that you will not miss a single one, excellent staffs and lastly superb shows..kudos to them.
If you have time, also take the temple trip and visit the church.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on December 17th. As expected, I didn't see any whales, let alone dolphins. However, I was able to enjoy a bit of a cruising vibe, and seeing Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was lovely, so it was good in its own way. I also joined a hula lesson, which made me forget about feeling seasick, and it was fun. I will try again!
12月17日に参加しました。 やはり鯨どころかイルカにもあえませんでした。
でも ちょっとしたクルージング気分が味わえて 海から見るダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキも素敵でそれはそれなりに よかったです。
フラのレッスンに参加して船酔い気分も吹っ飛びたのしかったです。またチャレンジします。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/21 |
Reviewed by: AKEMI
From the moment we got on the bus, we felt like we were in America! The two of us, a pair of middle-aged women, were entering a different world. Even though we didn't understand the language, we were in high spirits.
We were able to chat with a lawyer family from California, and everyone around us was very friendly. We were completely satisfied with everything! I think it's more enjoyable than being in a place with only Japanese people. I highly recommend it to everyone. With just a little courage and guts, it was really great!
バスに乗った時点から 気分はアメリカ~ン。私達おばさん二人組は 別世界へ突入。言葉はわからなくても ハイテンションモード。
カリフォルニアからいらしてた弁護士一家とも お話できて
周りの皆さんたちも とてもフレンドリー。すべて大満足!!
日本人ばかりのところより 楽しめるとおもいます。皆さんにおすすめです。 少しの勇気と度胸でとても 良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Polynesian Cultural Center was a great experience! We rented a car and went for the day rather than booking a tour. The Samoan presentation was very funny as well as a learning experience as all presentations are! We were able to try some of the things that we learned from the presentations. Our kids loved collecting the stamps, and the prize at the end. It was an enriching experience that I recommend all to try at least once. We did not attend a luau on property, so I cannot relay any recommendations for that.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Chuck and Cindy
the sun was shining, the wind was blowing, the dolphins were swimming, the reef was closer to the surface. But it wasn't, not any. No sailing because of no wind. No sun. No dolphins. I'm near sighted, so the reef, in the sunless water, was too darn deep for me to really see. Got a re-ride ticket - but what good is that going to do me? This was a once in a lifetime trip. I didn't score it worse, cause the "catatonics" helped my mood, and I absolutely love the ocean, no matter what.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated previously.
In contrast to Oahu's image of blue, Kauai has an image of red. When I was considering a day trip, I was torn between Maui and the Big Island, but I decided to go with Kauai, a place that not many Japanese people visit.
In a word, it's nature! It feels like the island has remained untouched by development. I participated with my family, and it seems my daughter loved the fern cave while my husband preferred the canyon. This island offers various spirits that touch different people in different ways.
以前参加しました。
オアフのブルーというイメージに対して、カウアイはレッドというイメージです。日帰りツアーを検討していた時、マウイ島にするかハワイ島にするか悩んだのですが、あまり日本人が行かないカウアイ島にしようと決め参加しました。
一言で言うと大自然!島が開発されずにそのまま残っているという感じです。家族で参加しましたが、娘はシダの洞窟がパパは渓谷がお気に入りになったようでした。人によって感動するものが違ういろんなスピリッツを与えてくれる島でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
EVERYONE WAS COURTEOUS AND NICE.INSPITE OF THE RUFF THE SEA IT WAS VERY NICE. I WOULD DO IT AGAIN ON MY NEXT VIST.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I only had experience with pools in Japan, but this pool is definitely worth a visit. I think it's a pool that can be used in various ways. For those who want to practice boogie boarding in the ocean, you can practice here and then challenge yourself in the ocean the next day... There are many attractions that families can enjoy together, so I really recommend this pool.
日本で流れるプール程度しか経験がなかったですが、このプールは一回はいく価値あり。いろんな使い方ができるプールだと思います。
ブギーボードを海でする人は、ここで練習をしてから次の日に海で挑戦するとか・・・・
家族の人は家族一緒に楽しめるアトラクションが多数あり本当にお勧めなプールです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Evva Morgan
First I have to say you MUST ask for JUAN as your guide. He is a native of Kauai. He is not only EXTREMELY knowlegeable of the Island, Juan has a great sense of humor, full of great stories retold to him by his grandfather, native histories, is a wealth of information. The Canyon is fasinating to see, as well as the Water Falls that we stopped along the way to witness. Juan told us local folk lore regarding the Sleeping Giant; Sprouting Horn.
Juan is WORTH THE TRIP in himself!
Aloha
Evva
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Evva Morgan
We had a great time. The village was fun to visit. The staff was great. The performance of the Hula Dancers were terrific. We were seated with people who we did not know, but had lovely conversation and enjoyed ourselves. If you find you're not going to have a good time, then "bring your own good time" That's my philosophy. So our time here was fantastic.
Evva
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Blueiris
My first time in Hawaii. Before wandering around Honolulu, I decided to take in the view from the sea, so after arriving, I dropped off my luggage at the hotel and joined the tour. As soon as we set sail, we were greeted with the stunning scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head right before our eyes. However, there was a bit of wind that day, and it was quite rocky offshore. Perhaps because of that, the buffet area during lunch wasn't too crowded and was quite smooth. Onboard, there were lessons for making leis, hula dancing, and ukulele playing, which seemed to create a lively atmosphere. Additionally, there were dance shows until disembarkation, and the crew's spirit of service was abundant. Finally, they came around selling group photos taken during boarding for $18. While it's not mandatory, it's a keepsake, so I felt compelled to buy it—what do you think? (laughs)
はじめてのハワイ。ホノルル市内を歩き回る前にまず海上から全体を眺めてみようという事で、到着後ホテルに荷物を預け参加しました。出航後、すぐにワイキキ・ダイヤモンドヘッドの素晴らしい風景を眼前にする事ができます。ただ当日は少し風があり沖合では結構揺れました。そのせいかランチ時のビュッフェコーナーもそう混む事もなくスムーズでした。船内では、レイ作製、フラダンス、ウクレレ等のレッスンがあり盛り上がっていた様です。また、降船時までダンス等のショーもありクルーのサービス精神は旺盛です。最後に乗船時グループ単位で写真を撮影したものを$18で販売に来ます。強制ではないものの記念という事で買わざるを得ませんが、これはどうでしょうか(苦笑)
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
このたびはスターオブホノルルへご乗船いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time on this cruise. The staff were very friendly, and the boat was beautiful. I would do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/06 |
Reviewed by: nemonemo
ALOHA!
I see. Just like the reviews from experienced travelers said, my wife and I were the only Japanese tourists.
No matter if I looked to the right or the left, it felt like I was in the West!
The guide on the BUS was chatting away. It was so fast that I couldn't keep up with the interpretation.
Moreover, since we went on the same day we arrived, my brain wasn't in English mode and I was sleepy...
I feel like both my wife and I were mostly asleep while moving on the BUS. I think I occasionally woke up and said "TOW" or something.
The BUS number was 2.
Before the stage started, there were various performances happening here and there, but with my sleepy head, I couldn't really understand what was going on.
However, these activities were fine even without understanding the language.
They were peeling coconuts with stakes stuck in the ground, climbing coconut trees, and doing hula lessons.
The stage show during dinner was wonderful.
At one point, it got dark, and I thought, "Oh, is it already over? They can't just turn off the lights, can they?" But that was just the beginning.
There was a fire dance and amazing lighting effects, and I had a great time.
The roots of HAWAIIAN culture can be understood through the dance and costumes, tracing back from Southeast Asia to Micronesia, Polynesia, and then to the Hawaiian Islands.
It was a great learning experience.
MAHALO! Soon to be 60, nemonemo.
ALOHA!
ナルホド。経験者の口コミ通り、日本人観光客はワタクシメと家内の二人だけでした。
右を向いても左を見ても、欧米かっ!って感じでした。
BUSの中で、しゃべりまくるガイドのオネーサン。
早すぎて、通訳が間に合いませんでした。
しかも、到着したその日に行ったので、頭が英語の脳になってないのと、眠いのと・・・。
ワタクシメも家内も、BUSで移動中は殆んど、寝てたような気がします。
時々目覚めてTOWとか言ってた様な気がします。
BUSの車番が2号車なんですが。
ステージが始まる前にアチコチで、いろんなパフォーマンスをやる訳ですが、寝ぼけの頭ではなんだか判らなくって。
でも、これらは、言葉が通じなくても平気ですねぇ。
椰子の実を、地面にさした杭で剥いたり、椰子の木の早登り
をやったり、hulaのレッスンをやってたり。
食事中のステージのショーも素敵でした。
途中で、暗くなったんで、アレ、もう終りかヨ。照明を消すことはネェじゃねぇかよ。って思ってたら、ソレからが本番
ファイアーダンスが有ったり、素晴しい照明効果で、充分たのしんだんです。
HAWAIIANのルーツは、東南アジアからミクロネシアポリネシアそしてハワイ諸島ってのが、ダンスと衣装でわかります。
いいお勉強になりましたよ。
MAHALO! 間も無く還暦のnemonemo
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I have been to Luau's before (on Maui and on Oahu) and was disappointed with this one. It was so "commercial" and lacking in the real feel of island music and culture. I suppose it was way bigger than any other I had been to so the sheer numbers make it a logistical problem.
I like to see something more genuine than that.
I had been to the Polynesian Cultural Centre and consider that they covered what I was looking for in a much more genuine mannner. That sort of concert material combined with a "real" cooking of food in the earth would have been better. There was not even any steam as the food was taken out of the "earth oven" - an anticlimax.
Our bus tour driver was dreadful but the staff at the actual site were brilliant. Overall though a disappointment.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Don
Wonderful tour. Very moving. Something everyone from the United States should see and respect the memory of those that died there.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Don
This was the highlight of our Hawaiian visit. The flight around Oahu was absoultly wonderfull.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Don
Was not a full half day tour. Not enough time to see most attractions. Dinner and show only. Upgrade to prime rib/seafood buffet does not include luau setting. Shell lei was not as good as a flowered lei and no rememberance picture taken. Food and show were excellant.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very nice, but would have been nice to have our meal and THEN enjoy entertainment (singing, dancing) as it took too long and didn't allow anytime to visit the villages for anyone who may have finished their meal and want to see the center more than the canoe ride. Horizons was awesome!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/28 |
Reviewed by: ごろたん
It was very thrilling and satisfying ★
とってもスリルがあり満足★
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/26 |
Reviewed by: ごろたん
I had a great time! Everything was thrilling and something you can't experience in Japan. The surfing lesson was fun. I was a bit disappointed that I had to leave early.
とっても楽しめました!日本では味わえないスリルのあるものばかり。波乗りレッスンたのしかったです。帰る時間が早かったのがちょっと残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Seaguy
Took my wife on the 3 star and had a great time! Our waiter was a super waiter ... the food was fancy and tasty and the entertainment was fun. The best part is going up to the top deck and watching the sun go down. You will never see a more beautiful sunset!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Lisa B.
This was great and well worth the money. I would have liked to stay longer in a couple of areas and there were some activities that we didn't get to do because of time. I would suggest taking snacks or packing a picnic as you really didn't have time to buy a lunch. At a couple of the attractions you were offered ice cream to buy, but not anything more substantial. Both the dinner entertainment and the Polynesian show after dinner were awesome. Going back a 2nd time, I would go on my own and wander.
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Brooke, from Kansas
What an awesome luau! It was our first time to Oahu, and our first time to a luau, and we highly recommend going to Paradise Cove!
The hostess on board our bus (#6) was funny and engaged the crowd. The events leading up to the meal, and show were quite entertaining, and the drinks from the bar were YUMMY!!
I made a bracelet from fresh flowers and TI leaves, and I even got a tattoo.
The show was AMAZING, and the food was quite good, too! We only chose the basic package, with 2 drinks, shell leis, and buffet seating, and were really happy with everything! Buy the photo they take when you arrive...great souvenir!
Can't wait to come back when my kids are a little older - we will definitely bring the family to
Paradise Cove next time!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/17 |
Reviewed by: LizFerguson
My family and I absolutely loved visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center while in Oahu. I highly recommend spending the extra money and getting the Ambassador All day package. You will get a very personal tour guide (we had Diliana and she was awesome!) of all the Polynesian villages. My husband gets bored pretty easily and not ONCE did he get restless during the entire day. You are kept well entertained and learn a lot about the Polynesian cultures. The luau and the food was great, and the Night Show was fantastic! Very high energy and entertaining. I highly recommend visiting the PCC !
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Lisa B
I had never snorkeled before and they really walked you through everything. Got to see lots of neat fish, no dolphins however. We did see several turtles. Weather was a bit spotty and we were in some pretty good size swells. I don't know that I would recommend this for smaller children. They have spotters in the water, but it is open ocean and alot can happen,
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Lisa B
Despite the drizzly weather, this was a blast. Met lots of new people. The entertainment was all really good. Our tour guide was very funny and kept us entertained on the way out and back.
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The highlight of our trip to Hawaii. Very professional company.
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We booked this trip before we arrived on Oahu and were slightly nervous about going as we had never snorkelled before. However, the staff on the trip were very friendly and patient, the food was good and the actual snorkelling was amazing. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone going to the island and we will certainly be snorkelling again - thanks very much for a great day!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/11 |
Reviewed by: hiromana
I was amazed from start to finish. I wish I could have enjoyed it more if I understood English... I definitely plan to go again on my next trip to Hawaii.
最初から最後まで驚きっぱなしでした。英語がわかればもっと楽しめたのに...。次のハワイ旅行でも必ず行こうと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/09 |
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Thank you for participating in our cruise. We hope you get to see whales next time. We look forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き有難うございました。
次は鯨が見られると良いですね。
またのお越しをお待ちいたしております。