Oahu
I wasn't able to swim with the sea turtles, but I was really happy to see so many of them. The staff members were all very nice, and I had a great time. The hamburger for lunch was delicious, with the patty freshly grilled. The sandbar was shallow, about knee-deep. I would like to visit again during a time when the tide is completely out. I wasn't very lucky with the snorkeling, as the water was murky and not very clear, but I could see colorful fish and coral reefs quite well.
ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐまでは出来なかったがたくさん見れて嬉しかった。スタッフの方々も良い方ばかりで楽しめた。ランチのハンバーガーもパティ焼き立てで美味しかった。サンドバーは浅いところで膝くらい。完全に潮が引く時期にも行ってみたい。シュノーケルは運が悪かったのか水が濁っていてあまりキレイとは言えなかったがカラフルな魚やサンゴ礁はよく見えた。
The blue sky and blue sea, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head – we had a fantastic cruising experience in the best location! The interior of the boat is quite cold, so a jacket is essential. When you go out on deck, the sun is strong, so I recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses. The wind is strong, so be careful not to lose anything.
As for the whale watching, we did see some spouts from a distance. You can see them with the naked eye, but it's difficult to capture them in photos.
青い空に青い海、ワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッドと最高のロケーションでクルージングが出来ました!
船内はとても冷えているので上着は必須です。デッキに出れば日差しが強いので帽子とサングラスがあれば良いかと思います。風は強いので飛ばないように。
目的のホエールウォッチングは見れたと言えば見れました。割と遠めに潮吹きが何度かあって、目視はできるけど、写真に収めるのは難しいです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the views from the ship. On certain days, you can even witness the spectacular jumps of whales, so we hope you will come back to search for those whales again. All of our staff look forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
船上からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
日によっては豪快なクジラのジャンプを見ることも出来ますので、
是非またそんなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
There is a shuttle service to nearby hotels, so it's安心 at night. The appetizer buffet came with free drinks, and while the buffet was on the second floor, we were on the third floor, which had a great view. There weren't many types of appetizers, but it was fine since we had eaten a little beforehand. The beer, sparkling wine, and wine were all-you-can-drink, which was a great deal. The staff was friendly, coming to take our orders and even taking photos for us. We could also access the second floor, where we could listen to live music. The sunset was beautiful.
近くのホテルへの送迎があるので,夜も安心。フリードリンク付きのアペタイザー食べ放題でしたが,ビュッフェの人は2階で,我々は3階で,景色が良く見えて良かったです。アペタイザーはあまり種類がありませんが,ちょっと食べてから行ったので問題なし。ビールやスパークリングワイン,ワインなどは飲み放題だったのでお得でした。スタッフは気持よくオーダーを取りに来てくれたり,写真を撮ってくれたり,親切でした。2階にも入れるので,生演奏も聞くことができました。夕日がきれいでした。
アロハ、レビューとVELTRAを通じてアトランティスアペタイザークルーズツアーをご予約いただきありがとうございます。マジェスティック号でのクルーズを楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。ご意見をいただき感謝し、またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for your review and for booking an Atlantis Appetizer Cruise tour through VELTRA. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your cruise aboard the Majestic. We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
On January 14th, I went with my family of four (including a 2.5-year-old boy). It was a weekday, so we had unlimited rides! The place was smaller than I expected, so we were able to enjoy everything comfortably. Our favorite was the four-person Tornado. Riding with four people was definitely more dynamic and fun than riding with just two.
After lunch, the parents got tired, so the kids went sliding by themselves, and they also participated in the $5 bodyboarding, which was a lot of fun to film. It seemed like they enjoyed it as they got better with each attempt! The next day, they mentioned having sore arms (laughs). The height restrictions were quite lenient, and even a child who was 126 cm tall could ride the Shaka, but it was a bit risky at that angle. It was a bit nerve-wracking!
I'm glad we went, but I think once is enough for me. The kids might want to go again, though.
1月14日、家族4人(2.5年男子)と行って来ました。平日で乗り放題!思ったより小さいので、余裕で回れました。4人乗りのトルネードがお気に入りです。2人で乗るより4人で乗った方が断然、ダイナミックになり楽しかったです。
昼食後、親は疲れてしまって、子供達だけで滑りに行ってもらったり、一人5ドルのボディーボードに参加してもらい撮影を楽しみました。
何回も挑戦するうちに乗れるようになり楽しかったようです!次の日、腕が筋肉痛と言っていましたが(笑)身長制限はゆるゆるで126センチの子供もシャカ乗れましたが、あれば角度が危ない。ヒヤヒヤしました〜
行って良かったです。でも、2回目はもう
いいかな。子供は行きたいかもだけれど。
This was my first time participating. I chose this dinner cruise because I wanted to experience an overseas atmosphere, and there were fewer Japanese people on it. The content of the cruising was as I imagined; we enjoyed a buffet at the beginning and then each of us enjoyed the scenery, as well as Hawaiian dance and music at the bar. The taste of the food was just average.
The problem was the shuttle service to the hotel. We were staying at the Prince Waikiki, and during the pickup, we were the first to be picked up, followed by stops at other hotels. Considering that they drive on the right side and the route to the destination, it was a logical order. However, on the way back, we passed by the Prince Waikiki first but for some reason, we just went straight past it. In the end, we were left until the very last, and ultimately dropped off about 100 meters away from the Prince Waikiki, being told to walk back. It didn’t make sense since other hotels were dropped off at their pickup locations.
Additionally, it seemed that the arrangements for the return bus were poor, and we had to wait for about 30 minutes. Because of that, what was supposed to be a tour ending at 7:30 PM ended up with us getting back to the hotel at 9 PM. Given that this tour operates daily, the poor arrangements and inefficient shuttle route make it hard to recommend. It might be better to meet on-site. I will not participate in this tour again.
今回初めて参加しました。海外の雰囲気を感じたかったので、日本人が少ないこのディナークルーズを選びました。クルージングの中身については想像通りで、最初にビュッフェを楽しんであとはそれぞれ景色を見たり、バーでハワイアンダンスやハワイアンミュージックを楽しむ内容でした。料理の味は普通といったところ。
問題はホテルまでの送迎サービスでした。
私たちはプリンスワイキキに宿泊していたのですが、迎えの時は最初にピックアップされて他のホテルを回るルート。右側通行であること、目的地へのルートを考えると合理的な順番です。そう考えると、帰りのルートはプリンスワイキキを1番最初に通過するのですが、なぜかそのまま真横を通過。結局最後まで残されて、挙げ句の果てにプリンスワイキキから100メートルほど離れたところに降ろされて、あとは歩いて帰れと言われる。他のホテルはピックアップした場所で下ろしているのに意味が分からない。
この日はさらに、帰りのバスの段取りが悪かったようで30分ほど待たされる。
それも重なり19時30分に終了するツアーのはずが、ホテルに帰り着いたのは21時でした。
毎日運行しているツアーなのに段取りが悪い点や非効率的な送迎ルートを考えるとあまりおすすめはしません。
現地集合がいいかもしれませんね。
私はもうこのツアーには参加しません。
アロハ、私たちとレビューを共有していただきありがとうございます。あなたの体験が期待以下であったことを知り、とても残念に思います。貴重なフィードバックを感謝し、チームと共有いたします。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for taking time to share your review with us. We are very disappointed to learn that your experience was less than exceptional. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will share it with our team. Mahalo!
We went as a family. There was a campaign where one child could enter for free with two adults, which made it a great deal. There was another company offering the same discount tour, but it seemed you couldn't apply at the last minute, so I was happy that Veltra allowed applications until 5:00 PM the day before. Perhaps because it was a weekday, it was not crowded, and we could slide on almost everything with just a little wait. However, we couldn't do surfing or bodyboarding due to the wait times and the schedule, and it was disappointing that there was one slide that wasn't operating. For lunch, we bought pizza and fries, which were delicious. My children are in elementary and middle school, but there were plenty of places for younger kids to enjoy as well.
家族で行きました。大人二人に対して子供一人分がが無料になるキャンペーンがありお得に行けました。もう一社同じ割引のツアーがありましたが、直前では申し込めないようで、ベルトラさんは前日17:00まで申し込めて嬉しかったです。平日だからか空いていて少し並べば滑れるもの殆どで、サーフィンかボディボードが出来るようなものは待ち時間がある為、集合時間の関係で出来なかったことと、ひとつ動いていないスライダーがあった点は残念でした。お昼はピザやポテトを買って食べましたが美味しかったです。我が家の子供は小中学生でしたが、もっと小さいお子さんも楽しめる場所も沢山ありました。
I participated in the English tour alone, but everyone was friendly and I had a great time. The lunch buffet was delicious, and all three activities were wonderful.
英語ツアーに一人で参加しましたが皆さんフレンドリーで楽しく過ごせました。昼食のビュッフェも美味しく、3つのアクティビティー全て良かったです。
This was my second time since last year, but there were significantly fewer activities that my 6-year-old could participate in, leaving me feeling somewhat unsatisfied. We were able to rent a cabana on-site. The meeting point was also hard to find, and they were definitely late, which made me feel very anxious. I'm looking forward to next year.
去年からの2回目でしたが、6歳の子供ができるものがかなり減っていて、物足りなさが残ってしまいました。カバナは現地で借りることができました。集合場所もわかりにくく、時間通りになるは勿論来ないので、とても不安な気持ちになりました。来年に期待です。
It was rainy on the day, but I had a great time snorkeling! We played beach volleyball at the sandbar, and it was fun! The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, made with freshly grilled meat!
当日は雨模様でしたが、シュノーケリングも楽しめて最高でした!サンドバーでビーチバレーをしましたが楽しかったです!お昼のハンバーガーも焼きたてお肉でおいしかったです!
This time, we were able to see the whales almost immediately after departing. I wonder how many we saw ( 〃▽〃) !! It felt like they were running alongside the boat, and I was gazing at the sea from the deck the whole time.
今回もほぼ出発するとまもなくしてクジラ達を見ることが出来ました。
いったい何頭見れてたのでしょうか( 〃▽〃) !!船と並走してるかのようでずっとデッキで海を眺めていました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
I had high expectations, but I was disappointed. The variety of dishes was limited, and there were no crew members who spoke Japanese, so I didn't know where the live performance would take place.
期待してたが残念でした
料理は品数も少ないし 日本語の話せる乗務員がいなかった為 生演奏がどこで行われるかわからなかった
アロハ、私たちとレビューを共有していただきありがとうございます。あなたの体験が期待以下だったことを知り、とても残念に思います。貴重なフィードバックを感謝し、チームと共有いたします。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for taking time to share your review with us. We are very disappointed to learn that your experience was less than exceptional. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will share it with our team. Mahalo!
I read other people's comments before leaving my own. As everyone has mentioned, the staff's hospitality is amazing. Of course, the tour content is also fulfilling. It includes a variety of activities, delicious meals, and is undoubtedly a valuable tour. The staff enhances the experience with their thoughtful attention (they understand Japanese people well), making it even more enjoyable. Families with small children, young couples, and older individuals (like us!?) can all have a great time. It's no surprise that there are many repeat visitors. If given the opportunity, I would definitely like to participate again next time.
コメントするにあたりほかの方のコメントを読みました。
皆さんが書いてらっしゃる様にスタッフの方のホスピタリティーがすごい。
もちろんツアーの内容も充実しています。盛りだくさんのアクティビティ、おいしい食事と価値あるツアーであることはもちろんです。それをスタッフが繊細な心配り(日本人をよく理解している)で盛り上げてより楽しいものにしてくださいます。小さいお子さんを含む親子連れ、若いカップル、年配の方(私達か!?)どんな方も楽しめます。リピーターが多いのも納得。機会があれば次回もぜひ参加したいです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We appreciate your kind words about our staff. Their brightness and attentiveness are one of our proud selling points, and everyone has been working hard. We are honored to hear that you enjoyed your experience. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
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。 スタッフへのお褒めのお言葉、ありがとうございます。スタッフの明るさ、気配りは、弊社のセールスポイントの一つだと胸を張れるくらい、みんな頑張ってくれています。楽しんで頂いたようで光栄です。またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
Oahu is beautiful and the tour was a Great way to experience it. Unfortunately, it did rain for part of the trip. Greg, our driver and guide is very personable and knowledgeable. He really aims to please. I would say that we were a little too packed on the bus, it would have been preferable to have been on a smaller tour. Overall, you certainly get your monies worth!
Hi Francine,
Thanks for your review of Gregg and our adventure. We currently use a luxury bus that has VERY comfortable seats and plenty of room.
All the Best,
Manager
It was fun since it was my first time on a catamaran. The cabin with a roof, the open deck, and the net stretched over the water below allowed me to change my spot according to my mood, making it comfortable. The staff was friendly and kind. Drinks and snacks were free (alcoholic beverages required tips in the box). They would shout out if they spotted a whale, so you wouldn't miss it. Luckily, I was able to see them multiple times.
初めての双胴船なので楽しかった。ルーフがあるキャビン、オープンなデッキ、下は海面の双胴に渡したネットの上など気分で居場所を変えることができ快適。スタッフはフレンドリーで親切。ドリンク&スナック菓子が無料(アルコール類はチップをボックスに)。クジラが見えたら大声で教えてくれるので見逃さない。運良く何回も見ることが出来た。
They arrived right on time. Since it was a limousine bus, the air conditioning was quite strong, so a long-sleeved shirt was necessary. After arriving, we had free time, but the lunch included in the course was delicious. It was simply tasty. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, so I was surprised by its simple deliciousness. There weren't many items, but I was more than satisfied.
And this is a very personal matter, but I realized I didn't have my wallet after arriving. When I told the tour guide, they contacted various places and found it inside the bus. They even delivered it to me when I was leaving. I'm really grateful! I thought it would never come back, so I was very happy. It was miraculous, but if the tour guide hadn't helped, I wouldn't have gotten it back. I can't thank them enough! Thank you very much!
The attractions were fairly interesting. However, perhaps because it was the off-season, quite a few were closed. I wanted to relax, so it was fine for me.
時間きっかりに迎えにきました。リムジンバスなので、車内はかなり冷房が効いているから、長袖のシャツが一枚必要。
着いてからは自由行動ですが、食事つきのコースでお昼を食べたのしですが、美味しい。普通に美味しい。失礼だけれど期待してなかっただけに、シンプルなおいしさにビックリ。品目は多くないけれど、十分に満足です。
そして、そしてこれは極めて個人的なことですが、到着してから財布がないのに気づいて、添乗員さんに言ったら、あちこちに連絡してくださって、結果バスの中に落ちいていたのを見つけてくれて、更に帰るときに届けてくださいました。本当に感謝!絶対に戻ってこないと思っていたので、とてもうれしかったです。奇跡的なんだけれど、添乗員の方が対応してくれなかったら、戻ってきませんでした。感謝しきれません!ありがとうございました!
アトラクションは、まあまあ面白かったです。が、シーズンオフだからか、開いていないのも結構ありました。のんびりしたかったので、私にはよかったです。
I was prepared for the rainy season, but on the day of the event, it was pouring rain and the temperature was low, so everyone participating was shivering as we entered the sea. However, the crew worked hard to lift our spirits and took a lot of photos for us. The snorkeling was affected by the weather, resulting in low visibility and a dark atmosphere, but we were able to see as many as four sea turtles! I would love to come back during the dry season and swim with the turtles again.
雨季なので覚悟はしていましたが、やはり当日は土砂降りの雨で、気温も低くく、参加者のみなさんみんなブルブルしながら海に入りました。
でも、クルーのみなさんが一生懸命盛り上げようとしてくださって、写真もたくさん撮ってくださいました。
シュノーケルも、天気のせいで透明度は低くく、暗い感じでしたが、ウミガメはなんと4頭も見ることが出来ました(^。^)
また、乾季に来て亀と泳ぎたいと思います。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for joining us this time. On cold days during the rainy season, even our staff can feel a bit chilly, but the blue sky is beautiful because of it! We're glad to see so many turtles too! We look forward to welcoming you again on a warmer day next time.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。雨季の寒い日はスタッフでもブルブルしてしまうこともありますが、その分空の青さは綺麗なんですよ!!亀さんもたくさん来てくれてよかったです!!また次回はもう少し暖かい日に、、、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
I didn't have high expectations since many people couldn't see them, but I was able to see them multiple times. The weather was nice, and even if you can't see the whales, you can enjoy the view of Waikiki from the sea. I watched from the third floor, but if you want to feel more of the impact, I think it's better to watch from the first floor.
It was a large boat, and the weather was good with calm seas, but it still rocked a bit. If you're not confident with rides, it might be a good idea to bring some medication.
見れない方も多かったので期待はしていませんでしたが何度も見れました。
お天気もよくたとえクジラが見れなくても海からのワイキキの景色を楽しめますよ。
3階から見ていましたがより迫力を感じたいなら1階から見る方がいいと思います。
大きな船だし天気もよく穏やかな海でしたがやはり揺れました。
乗り物に自信のない方は薬をもっていった方がいいかな。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching.
Please come again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
I wanted to make my 6-year-old child happy, so I participated, but they started saying it was boring halfway through, which was tough. My 75-year-old mother was happy, so that was a relief. I've been to Hawaii nearly 20 times, but as a first-time participant, I was able to see what was going on in the ocean, and I enjoyed it quite a bit.
6歳の子供に喜んでもらいたくて、参加したのですが、
途中でつまらないと言い出してしまって参りました。
75歳の母は喜んでくれて一安心でした。
20回近くハワイに来ているのですが、初めて参加した私は海の中の様子がわかり、割と楽しめて
よかったです。
アロハ、レビューとVELTRAを通じてアトランティスサブマリンツアーをご予約いただきありがとうございます。潜水艦でのダイビングを楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。ご意見をいただき感謝し、またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for your review and for booking an Atlantis Submarine tour through VELTRA. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your dive aboard the Submarine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
The bad weather from the previous day seemed like a lie, as we were greeted with beautiful sunny skies. It was warm and as stunning as a brochure. Last time, we chartered a motorboat, but this time we participated with nine family members. Captain Bruce was, as always, wonderful. The staff was kind, and Justin was very funny, inviting my mother, who is elderly and stayed on the boat without entering the water, to join in the fun, which made her very happy. The sandbar was just at low tide, shining and sparkling in the sunlight, and it was beautiful. Last time it was a bit cloudy, so this time we were very satisfied. However, it was disappointing that we didn't see many fish while snorkeling. Last time there were many coral reefs, and my daughter, who was in sixth grade at the time, swam comfortably and was amazed by the colorful fish, so the family participating for the first time was really looking forward to it. This time, the water was murky, and my daughter found it a bit scary to swim due to the lack of coral reefs, so she seemed to struggle and couldn't enjoy snorkeling. But it was touching to see sea turtles come close and right in front of us multiple times. If there’s another opportunity, I would definitely want to join Captain Bruce again.
前日までの悪天候が嘘のような晴天。暖かくてパンフレットのような美しさでした。前回は、モーターボートをチャーターしたのですが、今回は家族9人での参加でした。やはり、キャプテン・ブルースさんは素晴らしいです。スタッフの方は親切だし、ジャスティンさんはとても面白くて、高齢で海に入らず船の上で見学した母を笑いに誘って輪の中に入れてくださり、母もとても楽しそうでした。サンドバーはちょうど干潮でお日様に照らされキラキラと輝いていて、美しかったです。前回は少し曇っていたので今回は大満足。ただ、シュノーケリングでは魚があまり見れず残念。前回はサンゴ礁がたくさんあって、当時小学6年だった娘も安心して泳ぎ、色とりどりの魚がたくさん見れて感動したので、今回初めて参加する家族はとても楽しみにしていたのですが。今回は水が濁っていて、娘はサンゴ礁が少ないので少し怖くて泳ぐのに必死でシュノーケリングは楽しめなかったようです。でも、ウミガメが何度も近くにきて目の前で見れたのは感動的でした。
また、次があれば、絶対にキャプテン・ブルースさんに参加したいです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Those are wonderful photos of the sandbar!! The winter sunshine at the sandbar is truly beautiful!! Also, Justin's guiding is very popular among other guests for being entertaining. Please be sure to request him next time you visit!! All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。素晴らしいサンドバーの写真ですね!!冬晴れのサンドバーは本当に美しいです!!また、ジャスティンのガイドは面白いと、他のお客様からも大人気です。次回いらっしゃる際はぜひご指名くださいませ!!またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
The guide was Jodi, who is half Japanese. She was bright and fun. We first visited a small art museum and souvenir shop, where we learned about the history of Hawaii. While looking at paintings about Hawaiian history, she provided detailed explanations that were very informative (about 10 minutes). Jodi was the only guide who spoke so extensively about history. When we went hiking, she lent us trekking poles for free. At first, I thought I wouldn't need them, but they were incredibly helpful in rough areas. Jodi was knowledgeable about the trees and carefully explained various plants, which was enjoyable. While I think you could hike without a guide, and many people were climbing individually, having a guide is beneficial for learning things like why almost all the plants on that mountain are native to Hawaii, which you wouldn't know just by climbing. I recommend going with a guide. When we reached photo-worthy spots, Jodi took pictures for us from various angles, and they all turned out great. I had been told in advance that my shoes would get muddy, but it hadn't rained for about three days, so my shoes only got a little dirty. There are slippery areas in some places, so I think sneakers are essential. There were quite a few foreigners climbing in bikinis and flip-flops, but that gear is dangerous. They were lightly equipped to swim at the waterfall, but according to Jodi, the water is unsanitary, and swimming can lead to illness. (The waterfall was off-limits, but foreigners were entering the restricted area.) The water level of the waterfall varies by day; on rainy days, it has more water and looks great for photos, but I went on a sunny day and was satisfied with the pictures I took. The organic lunch was incredibly delicious and had a taste that Japanese people would enjoy. Jodi recommended various dining options near our hotel, and when we went later, they were fantastic, cheap, and I wished I had known earlier! I appreciate Jodi for providing such local insights, which made our trip more fulfilling. It's a small mountain, so it's easy to climb for those looking to get some exercise. While Diamond Head is more famous, I personally prefer this one because it has more nature. I would like to climb it again when I come back to Hawaii.
【For Participants】
1. Comfortable sneakers are essential. There are muddy areas, so comfortable sneakers are necessary. If you go like the foreigners in flip-flops, you might get injured.
2. Tips are necessary. The fee is paid to the operating company, while tips are paid to the guide separately. A general guideline for tips is 10-15% of the fee for the tour guide.
【Requests to the Operating Company】
1. Include tips in the price. Many Japanese people are not familiar with the tipping culture, so some may not know that tips are required on tours. There may be times when they don't have much cash on hand, so including it in the initial fee would be reassuring. (Someone from a different group that participated with us asked how much to tip.)
2. Concerns about the top photo of this tour on the Veltra website. The photo shows two women in front of a large tree, but many tourists have carved their names and designs into the tree trunk. Since it's used in official photos, I thought it was okay to carve into the tree, but it seems that's not the case. I think it would be good to replace the photo to avoid such misunderstandings. Jodi, who loves nature, was cautious about carving into trees.
ガイドは日本人とのハーフのジョディさん。明るく楽しい方でした。最初に小さな美術館兼お土産ショップに行き、ハワイの歴史を学びました。ハワイの歴史についての絵を見ながら説明していただき、とても詳しくて勉強になりました。(10分程度)。こんなに詳しく歴史を話してくれたガイドはジョディさんだけでした。ハイキングをするときに登山用杖を無料で貸してくれました。最初はいらないと思っていましたが、足場の悪いところでは大活躍でした。ジョディさんは木々に詳しくて、色々な植物の説明を丁寧にしてくださり、楽しかったです。ハイキングをするだけなら、ガイドはいなくてもいいかと思いますし、事実、個人で登っている人も多かったですが、あの山の植物がほぼハワイ原産じゃない理由とか普通に上っていたら知れないことを教えてくれるのはガイドがいるからこそだと思うので、ガイド付きをおすすめします。写真映えするスポットにくるとジュディさんが写真を撮ってくださり、いろんなアングルから撮ってくれて、どれも素敵でした。事前に靴がドロドロになると言われていましたが、3日くらい前から雨が降っていなかったそうで、靴は少し汚れた程度で済みました。場所によっては滑りやすい場所もあるのでスニーカーは必須だと思います。外国人でビキニ、ビーチサンダルで登っている人は少なくなかったですが、その装備は危険です。彼らは滝で泳ぐために軽装備にしていますが、ジョディさんが言うには滝の水は不衛生なので泳ぐと病気になるそうです。(滝は立ち入り禁止になっていましたが、外国人は普通に禁止エリアに入っていました)。滝の水量は日によって違うらしく、雨の日だと水量が多くて、写真映えするそうですが、晴れてる日に行きましたが、満足する写真が撮れました。オーガニックのお弁当はめちゃくちゃおいしかったです。日本人好みの味でした。ジョディさんは私たちが宿泊しているホテルの近くのおすすめの飲食店を色々教えてくださり、後日行ったらめちゃくちゃおいしくて、安くて、もっと早く知っていれば!と思いましたし、そういう地元の人が知っている情報を教えて頂けて、より旅行が充実したのでジョディさんに感謝しています。小さい山なので運動不足解消に気軽に登れます。山ならダイヤモンドヘッドの方が有名だけど、こっちの方が自然が多くて個人的には好きです。またハワイに来たら登りたいと思います。
【参加者へ】
①歩きやすいスニーカーは必須
ぬかるんでいる場所もあるので歩きやすいスニーカーは必要です。外国人のようにビーチサンダルで行くと多分ケガすると思います。
②チップが必要
料金は催行会社へ支払われるもの、チップはガイドへ支払われるもので別です。ツアーガイドへは一般的に料金の10~15%がチップの目安になります。
【催行会社へ要望】
①チップ込みにしてほしい
日本人はチップ文化になじみがないので、ツアーでチップがかかることを知らない人がいます。当日、現金をあまり持っていない場合もあるので、最初の料金に含まれているとこちらも安心です。(一緒に参加した別グループの方にチップをどれくらい払うか相談されました)
②ベルトラのHPのこのツアートップ写真にもやもや
女性二人が大きな木の前にいる写真が使われていますが、その木の幹に観光客が名前とか模様とかたくさん刻まれています。公式写真で使われているので、木に彫るのが平気なのかと思いましたが、本当ならダメみたいですね。そういう誤解を生まないように写真の差し替えをしたらどうかなと思いました。ジュディさんは自然が好きな方なので、木を彫ることについて注意喚起されました。
Thank you for participating in the Nature & Yumanohara Waterfall Hiking Tour. We also appreciate your positive feedback. Thank you for sharing your requests; your valuable opinions will be shared within our company.
この度は、ネイチャー&ユーマノアの滝ハイキングツアーへご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。また嬉しい感想もありがとうございます。ご要望も書いていただき、貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。社内でシェアさせていただきます。
First of all, SANDBAR is one of the most beautiful places you’ll see. I’m not sure why is not in top 10 activities from Hawaii, but they told is more a local secret. Is a kind of mini beach in the middle of the ocean, with sand, you can bring your speaker, chairs, or whatever. Is a magic place.
The crew was full of good vibes, they made hamburgers for us and they also bring a guitar and make a great moment with that view. After the first stop at the sand bar they took us to snorkel and wauuu, such a nice place to do this, with giant turtles and a lot of fishes.
I have no bad comments for this one, was one my tops, and we do A LOT of activities this time. Trust us, you have to visit the Sandbar, and Captain Bob’s is a great choice to do this!
I was surprised that I could see that. The next day, when I went to Hanauma Bay, I encountered a whale! It was really impressive as it jumped multiple times!! If you go to Hanauma Bay early in the morning, you might get to see one too (laughs).
あれで見れたの??って感じでした。次の日ハナウマ湾に行ってきたら普通にクジラに遭遇しました。そっちの方が何回も飛んだりしていたのですごい迫力でした!!
ハナウマ湾を朝早くから行ったら会えるかも(笑)
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We hope you will enjoy whale watching on our cruise next time. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
次回は私共のクルーズからもクジラの観測をお楽しみいただけたらと思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
I participated with my mother, who is over 70, and my 3-year-old child. I was worried because my child had a tough time with seasickness on a previous tour, but we were able to enjoy the trip without any seasickness.
70過ぎの母親と3歳の子供を連れての参加でした。以前に他のツアーで船酔いで子供が辛そうだったため不安でしたが、船酔いなく楽しむことができました。
アロハ、レビューとVELTRAを通じてアトランティスサブマリンツアーを予約していただきありがとうございます。サブマリンでのダイビングを楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。ご意見をいただき感謝し、またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for your review and for booking an Atlantis Submarine tour through VELTRA. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your dive aboard the Submarine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
I participated in the same tour last year, and it was so much fun that I decided to repeat it. Last time, I couldn't get a DVD recorded, but this time I requested it when I made the reservation and received confirmation before going. (Last time, I was told it couldn't be done on the day due to staffing issues.)
I was happy to see the dolphins in Maui again!
昨年も同じツアーに参加しましたが、とっても楽しかったのでリピートしました。
前回はDVDを撮ってもらえなかったのですが、今回は予約時にお願いして確約が取れてからいきました。(前回人手の関係上、当日出来ないと言われたので)
イルカのマウイにまた会えて嬉しかったです!
I was thinking it would be nice to go on a cruise even if I couldn't see much after reading other people's experiences, but just about five minutes after we set sail, we saw a whale! We got to see it jump and spout water many times! It came right next to the boat, and it was a satisfying tour! My daughter seemed really excited, as she didn't expect to see so much! The boat didn't rock too much either, so it was a great cruise!
他の方の体験談などを読みまぁ見れなくてもクルージングできればいいかなと思っていたのですが出港後5分位で直ぐにグジラさんが…
飛び上がったり潮を吹いたり沢山見れました!
船の直ぐ側にも来てくれて満足のツアーでした!!娘もこんなに沢山見れると思っていなかったようでとても興奮してました!!!
船もそんなに大きく揺れる事もなくよいクルージングでしたぁ!
アロハ、レビューとVELTRAを通じてアトランティスホエールウォッチクルーズツアーをご予約いただきありがとうございます。マジェスティック号でのクルーズを楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。ご意見をいただき感謝し、またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for your review and for booking an Atlantis Whale Watch Cruise tour through VELTRA. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your cruise aboard the Majestic. We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
Captain Tee was very helpful, and the weather was great—awesome!! I had a lot of fun. The other staff members also contributed to the excitement, and I was able to spend a wonderful time. I've been on other tours, but I'm really glad I chose Captain Bruce's tour. Jackie was also very kind and took many family photos for us. Thank you!!
キャプテンのティーさんがとてもよくしてくれて、天気も良くてサイコ~!!でした。
楽しかったです。ほかのスタッフの皆さんも盛り上げてくださり、素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。ほかのツアーも言ったことがあるのですが、
やっぱりキャプテン・ブルースのツアーにしてよかったです。ジャッキーさんもとてもやさしく、家族の写真をたくさん撮っていただきました。ありがとう!!
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We appreciate your kind words, saying, "I'm glad I chose Captain Bruce's tour." Tea speaks Japanese very well, and Jackie is excellent at taking photos! We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our staff's service. We all look forward to welcoming you back again.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。’やはりキャプテンブルースのツアーにして良かったです。’という嬉しいお言葉ありがとうございます。ティーは日本語も上手ですし、ジャッキーは写真を撮るのはとっても上手なんです!!スタッフのサービスにご満足いただけたようでうれしく思います。またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
It was amazing. I saw a lot of sea turtles. It was a bit cold, but the weather was nice, and I was able to go snorkeling. My daughter was very happy. It's definitely worth experiencing at least once.
最高でした。ウミガメたくさん見れました。少し寒かったですが、天気も良く、シュノーケリングもでき、娘も大喜び。一度は体験してみる価値あり。
We had planned for about a two-hour cruise, and I was imagining it would be nice to see whales after about 30 minutes. However, within just five minutes of departure, we spotted whales! When I hurried out onto the deck, I was able to see a mother whale and her four calves up close! The local crew mentioned that it's quite rare to see them this early and so close, and they were cheering with excitement. The other passengers were also thrilled. We continued to move alongside the mother and her calves for the entire trip. The beautiful sea and the dynamic sight of the whales made me feel the greatness of the Earth, and I almost cried.
2時間くらいのクルージングの予定で、30分くらい経ってからクジラが見られたらいいのかな?と勝手に想像していたら、出航してから5分も経たないうちにクジラがいる!とのこと。慌てて甲板にでるとすぐ近くにクジラの親子が4匹確認出来ました!!現地クルーの人もこんなに早く、間近にみえるのはかなり稀とのことで歓声をあげていました。乗っていたお客さんも大盛り大興奮。その後もずーーっとクジラの親子とともに最後まで移動。きれいな海とクジラのダイナミックな姿に地球の偉大さを感じ涙が出そうになりました。
We participated in the all-you-can-eat appetizer buffet on the 3rd floor, which included free drinks. It was relatively quiet, and the waiter took our drink orders. I chose champagne, and it was a rosé champagne. It was delicious. Beer, wine, and champagne were free, while other items were available for an additional charge.
The food included several types such as yakitori, meatballs, sausages, and edamame. The most eye-catching item was a pineapple decorated with skewers of various fruits, which was impressive and delicious.
Of course, the view was also wonderful, and watching the sunset was very moving. Around sunset, people from other floors gathered on the 3rd floor, making it lively. Since it was a Friday night, we were able to enjoy the fireworks from a prime spot, which doubled our enjoyment.
私達は3Fのアペタイザー食べ放題(フリードリンク付き参加でした。比較的空いていて、ウエイターがドリンクの注文を聞いてくれ、私はシャンパンにしたら、ロゼのシャンパンでした。美味しかった。ビール、ワイン、シャンパンは無料で、他の物は別料金でした。
お料理は、焼き鳥、肉団子、ソーセージ、枝豆など数種類ありました。一番目を引いたのは、パイナップルに数種類の果物の串刺しが飾らせていたのが、印象的でしかも美味しかったです。
勿論景色も素晴らしく、日の入りのタイミングを見守るのはとても感激しました。日の入りのタイミングの頃には、他の階の方が3Fに集まり、賑やかになりました。金曜の夜でしたので、花火も特等席で鑑賞でき、2倍楽しみました。
アロハ、レビューとVELTRAを通じてアトランティスクルーズツアーをご予約いただきありがとうございます。マジェスティック号でのクルーズを楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。ご意見をいただき感謝いたします。またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for your review and for booking an Atlantis Cruise tour through VELTRA. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your cruise aboard the Majestic. We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
We used this for our honeymoon trip to Hawaii. As it was an outdoor recreation activity, we were concerned about the weather, but fortunately, it was a clear day! The sandy beach was also nice to walk on, and we were able to take many beautiful photos. We saw several sea turtles while snorkeling, and during lunchtime, they came close to the boat, allowing us to see them up close! They were so cute and it was amazing. It became a wonderful memory for our honeymoon. We would like to invite our family and experience it again.
ハワイへの新婚旅行で利用させて頂きました。やはり、外でのレクリエーションなので天気を気にしていましたが運良く快晴!
そして砂浜もいい具合に歩けて綺麗な写真がたくさん撮れました。
肝心のウミガメも、シュノーケルで何匹も見れましたし昼食時間中船の近くまできてくれたのでとても近くで見ることができました!すごく可愛いくて最高でした。いい新婚旅行の思い出になりました。家族もよんでまた体験したいと思います。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating. We are delighted to have been able to help create wonderful memories for your honeymoon. Please come back for anniversaries or other celebrations as well! All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。新婚旅行の素敵な思い出づくりをお手伝いできたようでうれしく思います。また結婚の記念などでもいらしてくださいね!!またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。