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I was anxious about the ticket scramble, so I used this service. I received reminder emails multiple times until the day of the event, and they picked me up at the hotel at 5:30 AM. The ride was shared and everything was in English, with no other Japanese passengers. However, they provided a printed sheet in Japanese that included the prohibited items and the pickup time, so there were no issues. It gets quite cold in Hanauma Bay until the sun rises. I think especially Japanese people might find it chilly. Considering the water and air temperature, I believe it's better to go around noon. There was plenty of time, and it was more relaxed compared to the plan with a Japanese instructor. I participated in both, but I think it depends on your purpose. I was able to relax so much that I took a nap for about 30 minutes. We returned to the hotel around 1 PM. If I plan to go to Hanauma Bay again, I will definitely use this service. It was fun.
チケット争奪戦に不安があったので、こちらを利用しました。当日まで何度もリマインドメールがあり、当日早朝5:30ホテルまで迎えに来てくれました。乗合いで全て英語、同乗者も日本人は居ませんでした。ですが日本語のプリントも渡してくれて、禁止事項や迎えの時間場合が書かれていて問題無しでした。ハナウマ湾は太陽が昇るまで結構寒いです。特に日本人は寒いと思います。水温や気温を考えたら昼頃からが良いと思います。時間にはゆとりもあり、日本人インストラクター付きプランよりゆっくり出来ます。どちらも参加しましたが、目的別だと思います。あまりにゆっくり出来て30分程昼寝してました。帰りは13時頃ホテルです。次回ハナウマ湾予定があれば、またお願いします。楽しかった。
Wind and cold weather measures are necessary. I don't think it's a problem if you can't speak English. You need to actively ask the driver for rental items other than your reservation when you get off
風と低温対策は必要。英語は話せなくても問題無いと思います。予約意外のレンタル品は降車時にドライバーに積極的に声を掛けないと借りれませんので、ライフジャケットなどお気をつけ下さい。
I was nervous because the shuttle bus didn't arrive on time, but I was able to relax on the spacious bus. Once we arrived, the staff provided explanations in Japanese and advised us to secure our spots early. Since it was a Sunday, it was fairly crowded, and some slides had lines of nearly 30 minutes. Perhaps because the lazy river was out of service, the wave pool was quite crowded, and it was difficult to secure a float. I was satisfied to experience slides that are not commonly found in Japan, but I wish I had a bit more time to stay.
迎えのバスが時間になっても来なくてドキドキしましたが、大きなバスでゆったり向かうことができました。
現地では、日本語でスタッフの方からの説明があり、先に場所を確保しておいた方がいいこと等、教えていただけました。
日曜日だったこともあり、まぁまぁ混んでいてスライダー等は30分近く並ぶものもありました。流れるプールが運休だったこともあってか、波のプールは人が多くて浮き輪を確保するのに苦労しました。
日本ではなかなかないサイズのスライダーを体験できて満足ですが、もう少し滞在時間があればよかったなと思います。
It was summer, but it was cold when I got out of the water, so it's better to have a jacket. The lockers are a bit small.
夏でしたが水から出ると寒かったので、上着はあった方がよいです。
ロッカーは小さめです。
In 2011, it was called Hawaiian Water Adventure Park. The name has changed, and the slides have been renewed, making it quite enjoyable even as an adult.
It was a Saturday during the summer vacation season in America, but it wasn't too crowded, and I only had to wait about 15 minutes for any slide, which was comfortable. One reason I was able to enjoy my time was because I had a drink-all-you-can voucher. With the pool, the heat, and the strong sunlight, I was really thirsty, but since I could keep hydrating, I was able to avoid heatstroke and have fun.
Since it opened at 10:30, I took an Uber from Waikiki via the Kaka'ako Farmers Market. As there were two adults, we left around 4 PM, did about three hours of shopping at Waikele, and then called another Uber to go home.
Having visited Hawaii multiple times, I think if you have a general sense of the area and know what you want to do and where you want to go, you could easily spend a day here and still have enough time. However, if you're on a tight schedule with just three nights and five days, unfortunately, I can't recommend it. But it’s really fun, and since there are slides you can't experience in Japan, I definitely suggest it for those who have some extra time!
2011年?当時はハワイアンウォーターアドベンチャーパークという名前でした。名前が変わり、スライダー類もリニューアルされていて大人になった今もかなり楽しめました。
土曜日かつアメリカは夏休みシーズンでしたが、そこまで混雑しておらずどのスライダーも並んでも15分ほどで快適でした。
ドリンク飲み放題のバウチャーだったことがかなり快適に過ごせた理由の一つかと思います。プール、暑い、日差しが強いなのでとにかく喉が乾くのですが飲み放題なのでどんどん水分補給出来たことで熱中症にもならず楽しめました。
10時半オープンのためワイキキからカカアコのファーマーズマーケット経由でuberに乗り、大人2人だったため16時過ぎに退散、ワイケレで3時間ほどショッピングして再度uberを呼んで帰りました。
ハワイに何度も訪れていてなんとなくの土地勘や、やりたいこと行きたい場所が決まっていれば1日ここで遊んでも時間が足りると思いますが、3泊5日でとにかく時間が無い時は残念ながらおすすめできません。。が、本当に楽しいですし、日本では体験できないスライダーばかりなのでお日にちに余裕がある方はぜひ♡
It’s a good idea to check the hours of operation in advance. It’s best to confirm through the official website. (I mistakenly thought it was open until 3 PM every day based on another site.)
事前に営業時間は調べていた方が良いかと。。
公式サイトから確認していただくのが確実です。(私は他のサイトで全日15時までだと思い込んでました)
The seating is way to close they are cramming as many people as they can on the boat . The food was not good the meat was not appetizing looking or tasting . The view from the top deck is nice but they really really need to work on the food if they are going to charge you so much we had to get food after still because we couldn’t eat the food from the buffet
Visiting the Punchbowl National Cemetery was a must for my family history, so I was happy to find a tour that has so much inclusion, was a well planned day.
The buffet had a decent selection with carved roast beef, chicken, and sides. It’s not a luxury gourmet meal, but for the price it was solid and filling.
The fireworks we paid for were only 4 minutes long. The food was alright. The staff was friendly.
The staff on the boat is very friendly, fun and helpful. We had a great time watching dolphins swim and then snorkeling after that.
Aloha,
Thank you so much for joining our Dolphins and You tour and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review!
We’re so happy to hear you had a great time out on the water — from watching the dolphins swim to snorkeling in the beautiful ocean. Our crew always strives to create a fun, safe, and memorable experience, and we’re glad that came through!
Also, we're thrilled you enjoyed the dolphin photos! Mahalo for sharing them with us — they’re absolutely adorable, and we're glad you were able to capture such special moments.
We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future.
Warm regards,
Dolphins and You 🐬🌺
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。
I wore long sleeves to protect against sunburn, but after getting used to it, the wind was strong and cold, so I ended up taking them off and swimming.
日焼け防止で長袖着ていきましたが、慣れた後の風が強くて寒いので結局脱いで泳ぐことになりました。
This tour used to be quite popular, and I couldn't join before because it was always fully booked. I'm glad I could participate this time. The sea felt a bit cold, but I was able to go snorkeling. I also saw a sea turtle, and the freshly grilled hamburger was delicious! The Japanese guide was cheerful, and I had a great time.
このツアーは昔かなり人気だったようで以前は一杯で参加できませんでした。今回は参加できてよかったです。海は少し冷たく感じましたが、シュノーケリングもできました。ウミガメも見られて、ハンバーガーも焼きたてで美味しかった!日本語ガイドさんも陽気で楽しく過ごせました。
I recommend bringing something warm to wear, as the bus can be quite cold.
バスはかなり寒いので、しっかり羽織るものを用意していくことをおすすめします。
Our family had such a wonderful day, the kids were so engaged with the viewing window.
When you arrive, there will be an explanation of the facilities from the Japanese staff, so you can relax and enjoy. If you arrive early, I recommend securing a shaded beach bench to enjoy. For meals, the kalua pork is recommended; it's quite filling, so one dish should be enough for a family of three to share.
現地に着いたら日本人のスタッフから施設の説明があるので安心して楽しめました。早い時間に着いたら、まずは日陰になるビーチベンチを陣取って楽しむこと。お勧めします。食事はカルアポークかおすすめ、ボリューミーなので家族3人なら一つをシェアすれば十分かな。
The Punchbowl Cemetery was my main point I wanted to see with Pearl Harbor, and thankful for a tour that stopped by.
Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your five-star review. We're glad we were able meet your main expectation of visiting the Punchbowl Cemetery. We truly appreciate you choosing Polynesian Adventure and hope to welcome you aboard again for more island adventures in the future.
Mahalo nui loa,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
Seeing dolphins swim alongside the boat was such a magical moment, and snorkeling in those clear waters is so unforgettable!!!
the Polynesian show was lively and engaging with great music and dance, my favorite part of the evening by far!
I was an English driver, and it was helpful that they tried to communicate using tools like Google Translate. Since we had five hours, we could snorkel for quite a long time. My husband didn't apply sunscreen because he thought it would wash off anyway, and he ended up with a terrible sunburn the next day, so I recommend taking proper precautions. (There is an announcement to use reef-safe sunscreen.)
英語ドライバーでしたが、
Google翻訳などを使って伝えようとしてくれて助かりました。
5時間あるのでかなり長時間シュノーケリングができます。
夫が日焼け止めはどうせながれるからとぬらなかったら、翌日酷く日焼けして大変だったので、しっかり対策することをおすすめします。(リーフセーフの日焼け止めにするようにアナウンスがあります)
Dinner tasted great. Portions were on the small side. Firework show was good, but everyone crowded to one side and it was harder to find a space to look. Lots of people, but still romantic.
I made a reservation for Wednesday after the park's closure, but I was really disappointed by the lack of fish. However, since both the ocean and the beach are beautiful, I think it’s worth going if you focus on enjoying the beautiful sea.
休園日後の水曜日に予約したのですが…凄く魚が少なくて残念でした。
ただ海もビーチも綺麗なので『綺麗な海を楽しむ』をメインにすると行く価値があるかと思います。
I think it's a good idea to bring hot water in a thermos because it's colder than I expected.
思った以上に寒いので、ポットにお湯を持って行くと良いと思います。
This is my third time participating. For those who can spend 3 nights and 5 days in Hawaii, it's best to join other tours. For those staying longer or who have visited Hawaii multiple times, I highly recommend it. There are many attractions that offer thrills not easily experienced in Japan, and on weekdays, the wait times are short, allowing you to ride multiple times. (The lazy river may be closed on weekdays.) It's suitable for everyone from children to adults, with options for 1 to 4 people, making it great for friends and family! Depending on the plan, drinks are also all-you-can-drink, so you only need to bring money for lunch. The weather in the area is usually good, so you can enjoy yourself in a great mood.
今回、3度目の参加。
3泊5日でハワイに来られる方は日程的に他のツアーにいくのがベスト。それ以上の日数や何度もハワイに来てる方は是非。なかなか日本では味わえないスリルもあるアトラクションも多く、平日は待ち時間も短く何回も乗れる。(流れるプールは平日は運休かも)子供から大人まで試しめ、1人〜4人乗りまであるため友達・家族同士でも!プランによっては飲み物も飲み放題のため、ランチ代のみ持っていけばよし。エリア的に天気もよいため
気分よく楽しめる。
Since this area has strong sunlight (compared to Waikiki), be sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly.
日差しが強いエリアのため(ワイキキより)、
しっかり日焼け止めを塗るように。
The shuttle service was very smooth! The bus was comfortable as well. The person explaining everything was very clear and kind, so I had no worries! The other people on the tour were also really nice, and we had a fun time together. It was a shame that two attractions were under maintenance, but aside from that, I had no complaints. Be careful with sunscreen, as it tends to wash off easily. Since I went on a weekday, it was not crowded, and I was able to enjoy the rides smoothly! There was a smoking area in the center, which was great for smokers, and I was able to relax comfortably! The unlimited soft drinks were also very helpful! I highly recommend it!
送迎もとてもスムーズ!
バスの中も快適でした
説明してくれる方もとてもわかりやすくて優しくて不安はなかったです!
一緒のツアーになった方々もとてもいい人達でわいわいと楽しく過ごせました
二つほどメンテナンス中なのは残念でしたがそれを除けば文句なしでした
日焼け止めは塗っても塗っても落ちるのでそこは注意⚠️
平日に行けたので空いてて乗り物もスムーズに乗れました!
喫煙者には嬉しいスモーキングエリアも中央にあり快適に過ごせました!
ソフトドリンク飲み放題もとても助かりました!おすすめです
Reapply sunscreen frequently!
日焼け止めはこまめに塗り直す!
The captain and the crew were amazing! Best part was the sandbar and enjoying the view of the island.
This was my first experience, and the Japanese crew members were very entertaining, making it a fun experience for the kids as well. The final snorkeling was a bit nerve-wracking when clouds appeared, but when it cleared up, the color of the sea was beautiful, and we saw plenty of fish. The hamburger for lunch was also quite delicious, and my 5-year-old daughter was happily eating it! I want to practice swimming more and come back again!
今回初めての体験でしたが、日本人クルーの方もとても面白く、子供達も楽しい体験ができました。
最後のシュノーケリングは雲が出てくると少しドキドキしましたが晴れると海の色がとてもキレイでお魚もいっぱい見れました。そしてランチのハンバーガーもかなり美味しくて、5歳の娘もパクパク食べていました!またもっと泳ぎを練習してまた来たいです♪
It really gets cloudy and cold. I think it would be good to have measures against the cold.
本当に曇ると寒いです。寒さ対策はあるといいと思います。
Food was great
Staff was courteous helpful very professional
The entertainment was awesome
The view was breathtaking
Thank you
We highly recommend Friday Sunset Fireworks dinner cruise. We pick the first level.
The thrill rides were seriously fun. I got splashed with a lot of water. It was great. I thought I would want to come back again. The wait times were short, and I was able to enjoy various water slides. Each one was thrilling, and my friends and I laughed a lot. There were many slides that you can't experience in Japan, and it was really enjoyable. In this plan, drinks were all-you-can-drink, so I was able to have beverages after enjoying the water slides and after changing before heading home.
絶叫系がガチで楽しかったです
顔にいっぱい水がかかりました。
良かったです。
また来たいと思いました。
待ち時間も少なく色んなウォータースライダーを楽しむことができました。
また、1つ1つ迫力があって友達ととても笑い合いました。日本には体験できないスライダーが多くとても楽しかったです。
今回のプランではドリンクが飲み放題だったのでウォータースライダーを楽しんだ後や着替えが終わり帰る時にも飲み物をいただけました。
Whole family enjoyed this experience. Small crowd so made it even more enjoyable. Food, alcohol drinks, drinks for the kids, food, watching the sunset out at sea, and the fireworks. The crew were welcoming and friendly, glad we made this part of our trip.
Take meds for sea sickness before hand.
息子の初めて入る海!妻の初めての海外旅行!妻のご両親と一緒に初めての宿泊&40年ぶりのハワイ旅行!全てが楽しくなった1日でした!またハワイ旅行の時はツアーに参加したいと思ってます!
Comfortable transportation and made this day stress-free allowing us to see everything we wanted!
Aloha Kara,
Mahalo Nui loa for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had a memorable time exploring Honolulu on our Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour on your recent Polynesian Adventure Tour. We hope to welcome you again for another island adventure soon.
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana'
Highly recommend for families looking for an authentic luau experience on Oahu!
Chief’s Luau was an unforgettable evening. The fire knife dancing finale was unbelievable!!
This tour was a meaningful and well-organized experience. Visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Arizona Memorial was deeply moving, and the Punchbowl National Cemetery stop was a respectful stop en route.