Reviewed by: kairualoha
I think it would have been perfect if the weather had been clear. It was cloudy and cold. The program and staff were very good. The hamburger was delicious, and the staff were kind. I was excited to play volleyball at the sandbar and to see the largest honu I've ever encountered while snorkeling. If I have the opportunity next time, I would like to use this cruise again.
晴れていれば最高だったと思います。曇っていて寒かった。プログラムとスタッフはとても良かった。ハンバーガーも美味しかったし、スタッフも親切でした。サンドバーでバレーボールをして、シュノーケルでは今までで一番大きいホヌに会えて興奮しました。次回機会があれば、またこちらのクルーズを利用したいと思います。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Jim and Natalie
The activity exceeded our expectations!
The crew did a get job explaining the rules, what to expect, and why. I felt safe and they included everybody and were interactive, very friendly and personable. This was my first time snorkeling, so I was a little nervous, but they put me at ease. It was truly amazing —-we got to see the giant sea turtles!!!
I also saw at least seven or eight different fish along the reef. And I even was swimming with beautiful school of fish below me!
I like the fact that they introduced us at the sandbar and let us get warmed up to snorkeling, and we had a game of volleyball before we went to the reef. They grilled hamburgers and had barbecued beans, and it was a delicious lunch!
all in all it was a great day, and a memory I will always cherish. I highly recommend this activity and tour to anybody going to Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I would say best luau on island as we have done a few in our few years!
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great experience pretty clear cut check in and the dolphins are extremely friendly
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| Packages: | 25-min Dolphin Encounter |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
easy quick hike to a gorgeous fall! a bit of rocky terrain to be weary
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| Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Can't go wrong with a nice evening on the gorgeous Waikiki shores!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
There was something to keep everyone smiling. We loved the gorgeous west side mountains and the super slide!
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really delicious food and friendly staff! Thank you for the great evening.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Lekeith
It was a nice experience. It was a bit crowded so didn't feel as intimate as I expected.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great night for the full family, tons of laughter and smiles from the kids!
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| Packages: | Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/27 |
Reviewed by: DKH
Secret Island is a very special place for our family. my daughter got a wedding in Moli'i garden and secret island during Covid.
we have a wonderful memory of her wedding with our closed family and friends only under 20 people.
it was a magical experience,so we had been always talking how we can go back to the island.
and we finally planned a family trip to Hawaii this spring, and we have been searched many different websites which offers a tour to the secret island.
this website did not have many reviews compared to other major travel websites, but their prices were the best so we decided to give it a shot.
and the decision was the best!
the reservation process, confirmation, instructions and everything was GREAT!
it was a little bit of cold and rainy day so we were the only group going to the island that day. we basically rented the entire island to ourselves.
we highly recommend this webstie for Kualoa ranch tour!
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| Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Full Day Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
We enjoyed our half-day experience. As tourists, the Secret Island experience was nice because it satisfied my desire to do kayaking and paddle boarding. The beach was nice for young kids because they had supplies to build sand-castles, however that is the most of what my young children really enjoyed. In retrospect, most of the activities there would be best for older children and teenagers to really enjoy. For families with younger children, it may be best to buy some sand toys and head to a local beach.
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| Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Milanie
What disappointed me with this trip was the last minute change of pick up to another location due to an event but after careful observation, that said event does not affect the area where we were at because a lot of other tour companies are picking their guests in front of our hotel. Despite my plea, it wasn't attended to. The staff and Manager were stern not to accommodate a simple request.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial Tour & Honolulu City Highlights [10:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/06 |
Reviewed by: MMM
There were few customers, and the wait time wasn't too long, but there were less than half of the available slides, which was unsatisfactory.
Still, I think it was good that the kids were having fun on the available slides.
Since meals weren't included, I ordered lunch from the concession stand, but the fries were salty and the hot dog was average. I understood that food at places like this tends to be expensive, but the quality was low. Moreover, even though I ordered five items and paid for them, one item didn't arrive. Normally, when paying by credit card, I would expect a receipt, but since they took the receipt when I picked up the food, I couldn't report that one item was missing.
I think the facility itself is a fun place to spend time, but if they are going to charge high prices, they should improve the quality of their staff a little more.
お客様は少なく待ち時間もさほどなかったのですが、空いているスライダーが半分以下で満足のいくものではなかったです。
それでも子ども達は空いているスライダーで楽しそうにしていたので良かったと思います。
食事がついていなかったので、売店で昼食を頼みましたがポテトはしょっぱくホットドックも普通で、こういう場所の食事なので高いのは分かっていましたが、クオリティーは低いです。しかも5つ頼んで料金も支払ったのに1つ来ませんでした。クレジット払いで普通は控えがあると思いますが、食事を受け取る際に控えを持っていかれた為レシートが手元になく頼んだものが1つ来ていないと言うことも出来ませんでした。
施設自体は楽しく過ごせる所だと思いますが、高い料金をとるならもう少しだけでもスタッフのクオリティーをあげた方がいいと思います。
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| Packages: | 1日券(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Jen
The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly! Lunch was delicious. Fun to meet other people from all over.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Paula Nolan
The Chief was so funny and endearing.
The dancers were fabulous as were the fire dancers.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/25 |
Reviewed by: 千枝姐さん
The sea felt great and I was excited. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any whales, but that's okay. I enjoyed it as if I were on a cruise.
海が気持ちよく行きはワクワク
残念ながらクジラは会えませんでしたが仕方ないですね。
クルージングをしたつもりで楽しみました
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Richard
Ride to the ship was ok. Getting onboard was good. Overall food on deck 2, roast beef menu was subpar. Not good enough to want seconds. Wife and I felt this excursion was way too long. Especially being on the water got boring and we love the water. Sorry but the entertainment was that exiting. We were just counting down the minutes to get off the ship. The staff was nice and accommodating but the overall feeling of wanting to stay on the ship died off after the first hour on board.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Andrew Kaylor
Outstanding food and drink along with spectacular views of Waikiki at sunset. Service was great and the show was very upbeat and both entertaining and educational. Would do this dinner cruise on future visits. Easy to book, our bus driver was on time and educated us about different places along the way to the ship.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Michael C.
I enjoy learning about WW2, so this was a nice tour for me. Seeing movie sites was super cool too. Our tour guide was great and very informative - but I'm sure this will be the luck of the draw for which guide you get.
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| Packages: | Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/30 |
Reviewed by: ゆうママ
I was looking forward to the heavenly sea, but unfortunately, it was rainy and a bit chilly, which was disappointing. However, the staff were friendly, and even though the water was murky, it was fun to dive and see the fish. I want to try again on a sunny day.
楽しみにしていた天国の海でしたが
あいにくの雨で
肌寒く残念な感じでした。。。が、
スタッフの方はフレンドリーで
濁っているながらも
潜ってみれば魚見え楽しかったです
晴れた日にリベンジしたいと思います
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
Reviewed by: tartan023
It was my first time in Taormina.
The food was all wonderful and delicious.
I enjoyed my meal on the terrace while feeling the Hawaiian breeze.
I would like to use it again.
はじめてのタオルミーナでした。
料理はどれも素晴らしくおいしくいただきました。
テラス席でハワイの風邪を感じながらの食事でした。
また、利用したいと思います。
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| Packages: | ディナープラン(Aコース) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Edwin
Food was Great, music and entertainment was lots of fun!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Dorothy Johnson
Everything was amazing! Julia is a Rockstar! Very patient and a beautiful person through and through!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/15 |
Reviewed by: しーえぬ
I had a great time, so I don't have any regrets, but honestly, my overall experience didn't quite meet my expectations.
■ Weather, Timing, and Temperature
It was a sunny day in early April, but the wind was incredibly strong and cold. My hat without a chin strap flew away, and I had to give up eating my hamburger on deck because the vegetables kept blowing away. There were people in bikinis, but the sunlight was stronger than a typical summer day in Japan, so I think wearing a long-sleeve rash guard and long leggings while swimming is a safer choice. After getting out of the water, it was essential to have a long-sleeve cover-up or a large bath towel to wrap around me. It was just so cold.
■ About the Sandbar
I checked the tide chart and confirmed it was low tide before participating. However, the water was still up to my ankles, so it felt more like a shallow area than an island. The boat stopped in water about thigh-deep, and everyone was saying, "It's so cold!" as they disembarked. The shallow areas were warmed by the sun and felt somewhat like a hot spring, but it was still too cold for many to swim. The beach volleyball set up by the staff was somewhat lively, but it seemed difficult to play because of the wind. There might not have been any Japanese participants. It was nice to take photos against the backdrop of the majestic mountains and scenery like Kualoa. However, it's worth noting that the strong sea breeze made it impossible to expect a reflection of the sky like in the Salar de Uyuni. The sandbar is made up of broken coral, and while it was enjoyable to look at the coral fragments scattered around, walking barefoot was painful (the local staff were barefoot, but I couldn't imitate them). There was a warning that many people drop their accessories, so it's better not to wear them at all. I brought an underwater camera, but I felt that a smartphone in a waterproof case was sufficient for the sandbar. Personally, I preferred the "Phantom Island" tour in Ishigaki Island, which, although domestic, had a similar atmosphere and was an actual "island" without the cold.
■ Turtle Watching from the Boat
You can watch turtles taking breaths in the shallow coral reefs from the boat. There were quite a few, and they came close to the boat, allowing for good photos with a smartphone. The turtles were adorable as they opened their mouths to breathe.
■ BBQ on the Boat
You can enjoy hamburgers grilled on the boat. The well-cooked patties were crispy and delicious. There were also side dishes like boiled beans and fruits. Two types of small chips (Doritos and Lay's) were provided, and I took a bag home as a souvenir, which was appreciated. However, as mentioned earlier, it was challenging to eat on the deck due to the strong wind.
■ Snorkeling
Snorkeling takes place in the shallow areas around the coral reefs. You can choose from three types of equipment: life jackets, fins, and floats, depending on your skill level. For those who are not confident in swimming, having all three options is reassuring. I felt that a life jacket was essential for warmth as well. Once the boat is anchored, a staircase to the sea is lowered in the middle of the deck, so you can get into the water immediately. It was announced that those confident in swimming could jump in from another spot, but no one attempted it. Once in the water, I surprisingly got used to the cold, but my hands and feet started to feel numb from being in the water for too long, and it was still cold. It was said that turtles sometimes hide in the gaps of the coral, but unfortunately, I didn't encounter any that day. There were a fair number of tropical fish, but it felt a bit lacking. By the way, if you save some of the buns from the BBQ or bring back leftovers, the tropical fish will come to eat them, which I recommend. It took a fair amount of time to get everyone suited up and into the water, which might have contributed to the snorkeling time feeling a bit short. It was al
楽しかったので後悔はありませんが、全体を通して期待以上ではなかったなぁというのが正直な感想です。
■天候・時期・気温
4月上旬の晴れの日でしたが、風がとんでもなく強くて寒かったです。あごひものない帽子はとんでいく、ハンバーガーは野菜が吹き飛ばされるので甲板で食べるのは諦めたほどです。
ビキニの方もいましたが、日差しは日本の真夏以上に強いので、泳ぐときも長袖ラッシュガード長丈のレギンスが無難かなぁと思います。
また水からあがったあとは上から羽織れる長袖や毛布代わりになる大きなバスタオルは必須でした。とにかく寒いです。
■サンドバーについて
潮見表で干潮であることを確認して参加しました。
しかしくるぶしまでは水あったので、やはり島というよりは浅瀬ですね。
船は太もも丈くらいの水深に止まるので、みんな冷た~い!といいながら上陸していました。
浅瀬は日で暖められて温泉っぽくなっている部分もありますが、後が寒いのであまり泳ぐ方はいませんでした。
スタッフさんが設置してくれるビーチバレーはそこそこ盛り上がっていましたが、やはり風で流されるのでやりにくそうでした。日本人は参加していなかったかも。
クアロアなど雄大な山や風景を背に写真を撮れるのでそれは開放的で良かったです。ちなみに当たり前ですが海風が激しいのでウユニ塩湖のような空が写る水面は全く期待できません。
サンドバーは珊瑚がくだけてできた洲で、珊瑚のかけらがたくさん落ちており眺めるのは楽しいですが、裸足で歩くのは痛いです(現地のスタッフさんはバリバリ裸足でしたが真似はできませんでした(^-^;))。
アクセサリーを落とす人が多いと案内があったので、そもそも身につけないほうがよいでしょう。
水中カメラを持っていきましたが、サンドバーに関しては防水カバーにいれたスマホで十分間に合ったなと感じました。
個人的には石垣島の幻の島ツアーの方が国内だけど似た雰囲気でちゃんと“島”だし寒くなかったので、そちらの方が好きでした。
■船上からのウミガメウォッチング
珊瑚礁の浅瀬で息継ぎをするウミガメを船上から眺められます。結構な数が見られ、船のすぐ近くにも来てくれてスマホでも十分写真が取れました。
カプッと口をあけて息継ぎするウミガメはかわいかったです。
■船上BBQ
船の上で焼いたハンバーガーを食べることができます。しっかり焼かれたハンバーグはカリッと香ばしくておいしかったです。サイドメニューに煮豆や果物などもありました。小さいサイズのチップスも2種類用意してあり(Doritosとレイズでした)一袋はお土産に持ち帰りました。ありがたかったです。
ただ、前述の通り風が強くて甲板では食べるのはハードモードでした。
■シュノーケリング
珊瑚礁の塊の周りの浅瀬でシュノーケリングです。
ライフジャケット、足ヒレ、フロート(棒状の浮き)の
3種類を個人の技量にあわせて選べます。泳ぎに自信のない方は3種類ある方が安心でしょう。
私は寒さ対策的な意味でもライフジャケット必須だと感じました。
珊瑚礁に船が固定されると甲板の真ん中に海への階段が降ろされるので、降りたら即海です。自信のある方は別の場所から飛び込んでもいいと案内がありましたが誰もチャレンジはしていませんでした笑
入ってしまえば案外寒さには慣れましたが、長く水に浸かっている手足がかじかんでくる感覚がありやはり寒かったです。
珊瑚礁の隙間にウミガメが隠れていることがあるとのことでしたが、この日は残念ながら出会えませんでした。熱帯魚はそれなりにいましたがちょっと物足りなかったです。
ちなみにBBQの時のバンズを残しておくか、あまりがあれば少しもらってくると熱帯魚が食べに来るのでおすすめです。
装備を着用して順番に海におりるまでそれなりの時間がかかるためシュノーケリングの時間が少し短かったのも物足りない要因のひとつだったかなと思います。狭いエリアに人が密集するので泳ぎにくさも感じました。
シュノーケリング後に暖かいコーヒーや紅茶を出してもらえてありがたかったです。
■その他全体
送迎バスは現地の方のようで、名簿の名前を呼ばれる以外は日本語の説明はありません。
船上では日本語のスタッフさんがついてくれて、しっかりと説明をしてくれるので安心でした。最初に英語の人は甲板に、日本語の人は船内に、といったように場所移動をアナウンスしてくれるので遠すぎて聞き取れないといったこともないので安心です。
映画のロケ地などの説明もしてくださって楽しかったです。
BBQも含め、スタッフの方のサービスレベルはかなり高いと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. & Mrs. Romero
We really enjoyed our dinner cruise. The food was delicious, service was great, live performance entertainment was amazing, and the view was spectacular!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/20 |
Reviewed by: RickC
Aloha World
We thoroughly enjoyed our Night Cruise into Happiness last night with the Star of Honolulu crew and amazing entertainment
We did this cruise 41 years ago and it was just amazing then and spectacular now! The steak and lobster with the attentive crew made for a flawless experience! The main singer carried your spirit to the best times. We also loved the smooth jazz music Finally the Hawaiian dancers made us feel like true Ohana ❤️
Mahalo for another superb evening
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Texas
The fun really starts when you get on the nice air conditioned bus. Our host on the bus was hilarious all the way to our destination. The show is in a wetnwild but honestly I forgot about half way to the beginning of the show. The food was good and the dancers were better. The chief was also a funny man and although you do get this amazing entertainment, you also get a little bit of history of the people of the islands. Overall it was a great show. We even got a souvenir
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/07 |
Reviewed by: TAKE
Although it was rainy at Kualoa, the weather here was great, and the staff were wonderful too. We were able to see many sea turtles, and I'm grateful to the staff.
クアロアは雨でしたが、こちらは天気も良く最高(スタッフも)でした。ウミガメも沢山見られてスタッフに感謝です。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Wendy S
The movie tour was fantastic! It was beautiful and interesting. The tour guide was entertaining and engaging!
It was interesting to walk through the old WW II bunker and to hear the history of the area.
Thank you for a great experience!
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| Packages: | Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/11 |
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