Oahu
I only had the image of playing at Waikiki Beach when thinking of Oahu, but there are tours that allow you to experience the grandeur of nature, such as mountains and forests. Additionally, for movie lovers, this is an irresistible activity, and my husband and I were extremely excited just to be able to visit the filming locations of Jurassic Park, which we both love.
Here are my impressions in bullet points:
- I was thrilled to see the filming locations of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World in person. In particular, it was exhilarating to explore the sets that were used for filming while riding in a jeep. (Entering the cage of the Indominus Rex from Jurassic World and seeing the claw marks on the walls that were left from the time of filming was the most exciting part.)
- The ocean tour on the cruise was beautiful, and the splashes felt wonderful. We also saw quite a few sea turtles, which was exciting.
- For those who are not interested in movie locations, there are activities at Secret Beach, and you can also ride buggies through the magnificent nature, so I think you can still have a great time. We didn't choose the buggy activity, but watching the tour guests riding buggies next to us made me really envious. It looked like so much fun.
オアフ島と行ったらワイキキビーチで遊ぶというイメージしかなかったが、山や森などの自然も壮大さを体験できるツアー。
また、映画好きにはたまらないアクティビティであり、私たち夫婦は共にジュラシックパークが大好きなのでそのロケ地を見て回れるという時点で最高に興奮した。
↓箇条書きで感想。
・ジュラシックパーク、ジュラシックワールドのロケ地を生で観れたこと。
とくに、ロケ地で使ったセットがそのまま残っていてその中をジープに乗って探索することができとても興奮した。
(ジュラシックワールドのインドミナスレックスの檻の中に入れて、壁の爪痕なども映画当時のものがそのまま残っておりこれが一番興奮した)
・クルーズに乗っての海上ツアーでは海がとても綺麗でしぶきがとても気持ち良かった。
また、ウミガメもかなり見れてこれも興奮した。
・映画ロケにまったく興味ない人は、シークレットビーチのアクティビティがあったり、
バギーに乗って壮大な自然を疾走するのもあるのでそれでも十分楽しめると思う。
我々はバギーのアクティビティは選択しなかったのだが、横でバギーで走っているツアー客を見ていたらすごい羨ましくなった。とても気持ちよさそうだと思う。
First time to the islands for my fiancee and I, and we weren't sure on what to do. So many different activities and excursions to choose from, it's like how do you know which one to do???
Well, we are sure glad we chose this one!!! So much fun in every aspect!! The scenery is amazing in itself so it was hard to complain. But the tour was awesome, we loved hanging out at the sandbar, having a few drinks, taking great pictures, and playing volleyball. Oh and the lunch....seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had!! Then snorkeling on the reef was so much fun!! Got to see so much marine life and also the sea turtles!! But most of all what made the tour truly amazing, was the awesome staff! They made us feel so welcome!! They were super friendly, truly knowledgeable, and all around good people.
If their is one thing I took away from this tour is that, the staff/people make it truly wonderful. This tour is a MUST is you're going to Oahu.
Our guide was informative and personable. I had thought that a more complete tour was included, but we did get comprehensive into regarding behind-the-scenes operations. Unfortunately, we didn't allow enough time to explore the other areas.
I was very moved to be able to see dolphins up close in the ocean. At one point, a small child started crying, but thanks to that, it seemed like the dolphins came closer, and I was able to experience their gentleness as well. 😊
イルカを海に入って間近で見ることができてとても感動しました。途中小さいお子さんが泣いてしまったのですが、そのおかげでイルカが近くに寄ってきてくれたみたいで、イルカの優しさにも触れられました(^^)
It rained a little the day before, so the water was a bit murky, but the sea was beautiful! The tide was almost high, with water up to chest height, but it felt great! It's reassuring that someone speaks Japanese to guide us! I want to participate again!
前日に少し雨が降って、少し濁っていましたが、海は綺麗でした♡
ほぼ満潮で胸の高さくらいまで水がありましたが、気持ちよかったです!
日本語の方が案内してくださるので安心です!!
また参加したいです(๑'◡͐'๑)
On the day we arrived in Hawaii, we immediately enjoyed a sunset cruise. There were about 20 people, but only two of us were Japanese. We quickly got into the Hawaii mood, and the sunset was incredibly beautiful, leaving us absolutely thrilled. Since we weren't very hungry on the day we arrived, a light snack was more than enough. The crew members were bright and cheerful, and they talked to us a lot, which was great. There is absolutely no need to participate in a luxury cruise.
ハワイに着いた日に、即、サンセットクルーズを満喫。
20人程いましたが、日本人は私たち2人。一気にハワイモードになり、
かつ、サンセットがすごく綺麗で、最高に感激。
着いた日は、そんなに空腹感はないので、軽食で十分でした。
クルーの人たちは、明るく陽気で、一杯話しかけてくれて、
大変良かったです。豪華クルーズに参加する必要は全くないです。
This tour was filled with lots of information about the history of the island and the people. Pearl Harbour is a must see.
My wife and I had a great time. The scenery was amazing and we got some really good pictures. The food was really good also.
I participated on the day of arrival. I'm glad I could see both the fireworks and the sunset. I ordered the lobster, but it was too much to finish, which was a shame... I think the buffet-only plan would have been sufficient. The staff were very friendly, and I had a great time.
到着当日に参加しました。
花火もサンセットも観れてよかったです。
お料理はロブスター付けましたけど、多くて食べきれずもったいなかったです。。。
ビュッフェだけのプランでも充分だったかな。
スタッフさんたちはとてもフレンドリーで楽しい時間が過ごせました
Great day. Whilst informative the tour guide did not stop talking for the whole time the bus was moving... He needs to review what he is passing on to the people.
It's unfortunate that the morning shuttle bus was too cold due to the air conditioning (laughs). For lunch, the buffet is better inside the house rather than outside where the birds come; a spacious building would be nice!
On a positive note, there was a mix-up with the order of activities upon arrival, but it was quickly corrected. After that, we smoothly enjoyed the attractions and had a memorable and fun day (the whole family is very grateful).
残念な事⤵…朝イチの送迎バスがエアコン利きすぎで寒かった(笑)、昼食のバイキングは鳥が来る外ではなくhouse中が良いですよ広い建屋がいいなぁ~
素晴らしい事…到着後食い違いでアクティビィの順番違いは有りましたが直ぐに修正、その後はスムーズにアトラクションをenjoy 想い出に残る楽しい1日を過ごさせて頂きました(家族全員大感謝です)
Pearl harbor is amazing, the tour around the city was good as well.Our tour guide was great and had lots of information to share about each site.
Traveled with my daughter and we both had an amazing day at the sand bar. Crew was great. We saw lots of sea turtles which I really loved.
I participated at the request of my 8-year-old son. I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to the large, stable boat, I didn't feel sick at all. We were able to see dolphins and turtles up close, and we even got to take pictures with them. I thought my 5-year-old son might find it difficult, but with the gentle encouragement and guidance from the staff, he was able to go into the water and see them too.
8歳の息子のリクエストで参加しました。船酔いを心配していましたが、大きな船で安定感のあるタイプのおかげか、全く酔いませんでした。間近でイルカもカメも見る事が出来、一緒に写真を撮ってもらえました。5歳の息子は難しいかな?と思っていましたが、ガイドさん達の優しい言葉がけとご指導で海に入り見ることが出来ました。
Aloha!! Mr. Fujimoto,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! Fujimoto様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
I was expecting a pool and crazy slides in Hawaii! Unlike in Japan, there wasn't much waiting, and I was able to ride all the attractions in under 5 minutes. It's okay if you don't understand the language. There was a Japanese staff member at the locker rental area who helped with everything. However, when riding the attractions, you have to carry a large float up the stairs, which can be a bit challenging. The children's pool is also designed in an interesting way, and I saw some people entering while holding their babies. I recommend it for those who are tired of the slides you find at hotels!
ハワイでプール、クレイジーなスライダーを期待していました!
日本と違ってそんなに待つこともなく、すべての乗り物が5分以内に乗れて全制覇出来ましたよ。
言葉が分からなくても大丈夫です。
ロッカーを借りる場所には日本人スタッフの方がいてすべてやって下さいました。
ただ乗り物に乗る際は下で大きな大きな浮き輪を持って階段で上に登るので少し大変です。
子供用プールも面白い作りになっていて赤ちゃんを抱っこして入っている方も見かけました。
ホテルにあるようなスライダーに飽きた方はオススメです!
City tour was very good. But no boat ride to the Arizona Memorial (hitide !!!!)
Wonderful full shop tour. Couldn't have been better. Would definitely recommend.
Both children and adults had a great time! It can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults. The bodyboarding was difficult. The concrete was too hot, and I got burned.
子供も大人もとても楽しめた!小さい子どもから大人まで楽しめます。ボディボードは難しかった。コンクリートが熱すぎて火傷をしてしまった。
The weather was great, and the waves were calm, so I was looking forward to enjoying a wonderful underwater walk. However, the water clarity was poor. The fish were sparse, and while the small fish entering and exiting the wreckage of ships and airplanes on the seabed were cute, there weren't as many varieties or numbers as I had hoped. Furthermore, at around 30 meters underwater, due to the relationship of sunlight with color wavelengths, even brightly colored fish appeared bluish overall, so I didn't feel the vividness typical of the southern seas, which was disappointing.
天気良し、波静かで絶好の海中散歩を楽しにみしていたけど、海中(海水)の透明度が悪い。
魚類がまばら、海底に沈めた船舶や飛行機の残骸(魚の住み家)に出入りする小魚は、可愛らしいが、期待したほどの種類や数が見られない。 さらに30mくらいの海中では、太陽光は色彩波長の関係で、鮮やかな色合いの魚でも全体に青白くみえるため、南海の海といった鮮やかさは感じられず、残念でした。
The shuttle bus was easy to find and it was a lot of fun. Perhaps because it was a weekday, there were fewer people, so we were able to enjoy the slides without waiting too long. The pool was very enjoyable, but outside food is not allowed, so we had no choice but to eat at the one restaurant there, which was a bit disappointing. Also, I didn't know that bringing floaties and boards was prohibited, so for those planning to go in the future, please be aware of that. I had a great time, and I would love to participate again next time.
お迎えのバスも分かりやすくとても楽しかったです。平日だったせいか、人も少なくてそこまで並ばずにスライダーなども楽しめました。プールはとても楽しかったですが、持ち込み禁止なので、一つだけしかないのですがそこのお店のごはんを食べるしかなく、それだけが残念です。
それと、浮輪やボードなどの持ち込みが禁止だと知らなかったので、今後行かれる方は注意してください。とても楽しかったので、また次回も参加したいです。
Great way to see d island , eat and relax. D food was great and staff friendly and accommodating
The sandbar's water level was about waist-high, but the clarity was excellent, and I was very satisfied. I was able to see a sea turtle, and snorkeling was a lot of fun with plenty of fish. The hamburgers and beer on the boat were also incredibly delicious! The guide on the way there was really wonderful, too!
サンドバーは水位は腰くらいまででしたが、透明度が高く、大満足でした。ウミガメも見れたし、シュノーケリングも魚が沢山でとても楽しかったです。船の上のハンバーガーとビールも、最高に美味しかったです!行きのガイドのおじさんがとても素敵でした笑
I participated in three attractions, and time flew by!
Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I wanted to experience these typical attractions, and I was very satisfied.
3つのアトラクションに参加しましたが、あっという間に時間が過ぎました!
ハワイが初めてだったので、こういう普通のザ アトラクションを体験したかったので大満足です。
Saw much of the same sights by helicopter Sat. Nice to see up close and personal. Ken was a great guide, very helpful. Nice group.
We participated as a family of three. Since we were staying at Hilton Village, we were scheduled to be picked up at 5 AM, but after waiting for a little over 15 minutes, I started to worry a bit, but we were able to meet up safely. Our 5-year-old daughter also joined, and she slept soundly in the car (laughs). Shortly after boarding the boat and moving to the spot, we finally spotted the dolphins! A large group of dolphins swam right beneath our feet. I was a bit worried about having the youngest participant, but my daughter was super excited!! After that, we also got to see turtles, and we experienced kayaking and paddleboarding, making it a very satisfying day. The staff members were always cheerful, and we were able to enjoy a fun atmosphere throughout. I definitely want to go again! ♪
家族3人で参加させて頂きました。
ヒルトンビレッジの宿泊でしたので、朝5時にピックアップ予定でしたが待つこと15分強、
少し心配になりましたが無事に合流出来ました。
5歳の娘も参加したので娘は車ではぐっすりでした(笑)
船に乗ってポイントに移動後間もなくして待望のイルカを発見!
たくさんのイルカが群れを成して足の直ぐ下を泳いで行きました。
今回、最年少の参加少し心配していたのですが…これには娘も大興奮‼
その後カメのも会えたし、カヤックやパドルボートも体験出来て
大満足な一日でした。
スタッフの方々も終始明るくて楽しい雰囲気の中で過ごすことが出来ました。
是非、また行きたいです♪
Aloha!! Akifumi,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! あきふみ様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
There was also a Hawaiian dinner, but I opted for the affordable all-you-can-eat appetizers. It included four items like Thai-style grilled chicken and meatballs, along with a dessert cake. While it didn't feel luxurious, considering the $30 difference, the sunset, night view, and hula dance were wonderful, and I thoroughly enjoyed them.
ハワイアンディナーもあったのですが、金額の安いアペタイザー食べ放題にしました。タイ風の焼き鳥、肉団子など4品とデザートのケーキで、豪華感はなかったですが30ドルの違いがあるとかと言えば、サンセットや夜景、フラダンスなどの主役は素晴らしく、充分堪能できました。
We were greeted right outside of our gate once we arrived in Honolulu. Our flight was even delayed over an hour and the amazing representative was still there! She greeted both of us with a friendly "aloha" and adorned our leis in the traditional style. She escorted us to our bag claim and even took a photo for us with our beautiful leis. She was very informative about places to see and things to do also. It was our first time to come to Hawaii and I ghwould definitely recommend this timeless custom to anyone who travels here!
Aloha Zach, thank you so much for writing us about yours and Garce's experience with our greeter. She was super happy to hear about this and I'm sure it made her day that she was able to give you two her aloha for your first time to the beautiful islands of Hawai'i! We hope you guys had/have a wonderful time and a safe trip back home! Mahalo nui loa!
On the second day in Hawaii, we chose a submarine as our first activity. We boarded the boat from the pier, looking forward to the blue sea, and headed to the transfer point for the submarine. The captain and other crew members walked around the boat, allowing us to take photos freely. We were lucky to encounter a sea turtle along the way.
However, the view of the sea from inside the submarine wasn't very clear, and perhaps due to bad timing, we could only see fish from a distance, which was a bit different from what we had expected. There were many participants from Europe and America, and the atmosphere was lively thanks to the English guide, but it seemed that those who didn't understand English felt a bit left out. I wished there had been a bit more entertainment value. The staff didn't speak Japanese, but they were all cheerful and very nice.
ハワイについて二日目、最初のアクティビティとして潜水艦を選択。
青い海に期待して桟橋から船に乗り込み、潜水艦との乗り換え地点まで行きます。
キャプテンや他のクルーが船内を回り、カメラ撮影を気軽にしてくれます。
途中でウミガメに出会えたのがラッキーでした。
潜水艦の中から見る海は、あまり透明感を感じず、タイミングが悪かったのか魚も遠目に見えただけで少し期待とは異なっていました。
艦内は欧米からの参加者も多く英語ガイドによって盛り上がっていましたが、英語がわからない人たちは少し取り残された感があったように思えます。
もう少しエンターテイメント感があったらいいのになと感じました。
スタッフは日本語を話せませんが、みなさん明るくいい方ばっかりでした。
On the day of the tour, we were blessed with beautiful weather and visited the heavenly sea for the first time. I checked the low tide times in Japan and chose the lowest tide of that week to book the tour, but unfortunately, the water was up to my knees. However, during snorkeling, I encountered a sea turtle, and the tour was a fun experience.
当日は天恋にも恵まれて天国の海に初めて行ってきました。
日本で干潮時間を調べて、その週の一番干潮の時を選んで
ツアーを申し込みましたが、あいにくひざ下まで海水がありました。
でもシュノーケリングではウミガメに対面しツアーは楽しい時間でした。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. I'm glad you got to see the turtles! We all 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。亀さんに会えたんですね!!良かったです!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。
We had a wonderful time on the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise. Met really nice people. The Crew was a lot of fun teaching us the hula. The sunset was beautiful. The food was great. Very organized.