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Due to the last-minute change in schedule, I was filled with anxiety, receiving a call early one morning while still in Japan asking, "I plan to participate today, what’s going on?" and having several exchanges to confirm the changed itinerary. However, the customer service representative was very kind and helpful.
On the day of the event, I was picked up in Waikiki at 11:25. Perhaps due to the timing, there were only a few participants on the large bus. We went straight to Sea Life Park with staff who were expressionless and silent. Once we arrived, the explanation was provided by a Japanese guide, so there was no confusion. However, I was disappointed to find that while the bus was scheduled to gather at 16:45, the park closed at 16:00. I later saw the closing time in the Q&A section, but I felt that such an important detail should be included in the schedule that everyone can see.
Before making the reservation, I asked, "If I participate in the 13:45 encounter, which shows can I see?" but received a complete copy of the schedule from the website. I didn’t feel any kindness in that response. In the end, the only show I could see was the dolphin show.
The price for photos was surprisingly high at 6,000 yen, and like the closing time, I felt it should be clearly displayed for everyone to see.
Although it was a highly rated tour, considering the price and the enjoyment I had, I think once is enough. I also feel that it wasn’t necessary to do this in Hawaii.
今回はギリギリに時間変更をした事もあり、まだ日本にいる全く別の日の早朝「今日参加予定ですがどうなっていますか?」と電話が来たり、変更した日程確認で何度かやり取りが発生したりと、不安でいっぱいでしたが、カスタマーの窓口の方にはとても親切にご対応いただけました。
当日11:25ワイキキお迎え。時間帯のせいか、大型バスに参加者ちらほら。無表情で無言のスタッフと共にシーライフパークへ直行。
ついてからは日本人のガイドの方の説明でしたので、迷う事は無かったのですが、バス集合16:45に対して閉園が16:00と何だかガッカリ。後にQ&Aに閉園時間についてありましたが、こんな大切な事は誰もが観れるスケジュールに掲載するべきだと感じました。
予約前にも「13:45エンカウンターに参加した場合、どのショーが観れますか?」と質問するも、HPのスケジュールをまるまる転記。全く親切心が感じられませんでした。結果観れたのはイルカショーのみでした。
写真が6000円と驚く程高く、先程の閉園時間と一緒で、誰もが一目で確認出来るよう掲載すべきと感じました。
評価の高いツアーでしたが、価格と楽しんだ時間で考えると一度行けば十分です。特にハワイで行かなくても良かったとも思っています。
Although you can't see the grand ocean scenery like in a painting, you can enjoy a surreal underwater world at the "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" attraction in Tokyo DisneySea! It's especially recommended for those who are not good at swimming and don't want to dive! However, if you're prone to seasickness, it's a good idea to take some motion sickness medication beforehand. I also tend to get seasick, but I prepared in advance based on prior information, so I was able to enjoy the underwater scenery until the end!
絵に描いたような壮大な海の中の様子は見れませんが、非日常の世界をリアルな海の中をディズニーシーにある海底二万マイルというアトラクションにのように楽しめました!
泳ぎが苦手でダイビングはやりたくないなぁって方は特にオススメです!
ただ船酔いしやすい方は酔い止め飲んでおくと安心です!私も船酔いしやすいですが、前情報から酔い対策してたので最後まで楽しく海底を鑑賞できました!
Aloha! We're glad you enjoyed the cruise at such a unique and beautiful location in Waikiki. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendations. We hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo!
アロハ!ワイキキの非常にユニークで美しい場所でのクルーズを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います。あなたの経験と推奨事項を共有していただきありがとうございます。将来またご参加ください。マハロ!
★About the Movie Location Tour
- I recommend sitting on the right side of the bus as there were many more photo opportunities from that side. The guide provided explanations about Kualoa Ranch and the movie locations while we rode the bus, and we visited various filming points.
- At one point, we got off the bus to recreate the scene where characters hide from a herd of dinosaurs behind a fallen tree from Jurassic Park, and the guide took photos for us. They creatively used dinosaur figures to create interesting perspectives in the photos.
- Additionally, at the site of the air raid shelter, we were able to touch bones used in the movie and take photos inside the vehicle used for filming Jurassic Park. It was great to take pictures with realistic dinosaur robots and the King Kong set.
- During our visit, we had a Japanese guide, but I'm not sure if that is always the case.
★About the Jungle Tour
- Conversely, I recommend sitting on the left side as there were more photo spots from that side.
- Similar to the previous tour, we rode in a vehicle to visit various points. Other groups seemed to have Japanese guides, but my group only had explanations in English.
- We were able to see the set of the crashed helicopter and the gate set from Jurassic Park.
- We also got off the vehicle to enjoy a panoramic view of Kualoa's filming locations, which was breathtaking.
- At one point, we got off to see a place that recreated local life from the past, but I didn’t find it very appealing.
★Taste of Kualoa
- This tour also involved riding a bus while viewing the plants grown at Kualoa.
- We got off the bus a couple of times to sample some food, and several movie locations were mentioned again during this tour.
- Compared to the previous two tours, this one felt a bit dull. However, the Japanese guide was entertaining.
★★Summary★★
- Kualoa Ranch seems to have a system where you can choose several optional tours you like.
- I definitely recommend visiting Kualoa Ranch! The location tour was fantastic! However, I thought it might have been nice to choose activities like zip-lining or ATV rides as well.
- Honestly, lunch was not very good.
★映画ロケ地ツアーについて
・バスは右側の方がだいぶ写真撮影のポイントが多かったので、右側に座ることをお勧めしま
す。基本バスに乗車しながらガイドさんがクワロア牧場や映画のロケ地の解説をしてくれ、ロケ地ポイントなどを見て回る感じでした。
・途中、ジュラシックパークで出てきた倒木に隠れて恐竜の群れから隠れるシーンを再現しているところでは、下車してガイドさんが写真を撮ってくれました。恐竜の人形を駆使して遠近法を活かして面白く撮ってくれました。
・また、防空壕の跡地では、映画の撮影で使った骨に触れたり、ジュラシックパークの撮影で使われた車に乗って写真撮影ができました。恐竜のリアルなロボットや、キングコングのセットとも写真が撮れて良かったです。
・私達の時は日本人のガイドさんが付いてくれましたが、それが常時かどうかは分かりませ
ん。
★ジャングルツアーについて
・上記とは逆で左側の方が撮影スポットが多かったので、左側に座ることをお勧めします。
・こちらも基本車に乗車してポイントを見て回る感じでした。他のグループには日本人のガイドさんが付いていたようですが、私のグループは英語での解説のみでした。
・途中、墜落したヘリのセットやジュラシックパークの門のセットなどを見る事ができました。
・また下車して展望スポットからクアロアのロケ地を見渡すことができたのですが絶景でした。
・途中、現地の昔の生活を再現した場所にも下車したのですかあまり魅力を感じませんでした。
★テイストオブクアロア
・こちらもバスで回りながらクアロアで育ててる植物を見て回る感じでした。
・途中2度ほど下車して少しだけ試食を食べました。その中で映画のロケ地がまた何箇所が出てきました。
・こちらは上記2つに比べると少し退屈な感じでした。ガイドの日本人の人は面白かったです。
★★まとめ★★
・クアロア牧場自体が、好きなオプショナルツアーを自分でいくつか選択するシステムのようです。
・クアロア牧場自体は是非行って欲しいです!!ロケ地巡りはサイコーでした!が、後はジップラインやバギーなどを選択しても良かったかもしれないと思いました。
・お昼ご飯は正直あんまりでした。
6:50 Meet at International Market Place
8:00 Arrive at Kualoa Ranch
9:15 Taste of Kualoa Tour
11:00 Movie Location Tour
12:30 Lunch
13:15 Jungle Tour
16:00 Arrive in Waikiki
① It was early in the morning, and since I arrived in Honolulu the day before, I confirmed the meeting place the night before. There were many people lined up in the morning, and there were staff members around, so I had no trouble finding it.
② There is quite a wait from arrival until the first activity. However, stretching my legs on the beach in front of the ranch and enjoying the vast scenery made the time fly by.
③ Honestly, I thought it was unnecessary (but since it was included, I went along with it), and surprisingly, it was fun. There were movie sets here as well. Compared to the English guide, the Japanese guide provided less information, and I wished they had studied a bit more.
④ Kualoa Ranch has been the filming location for dozens of movies and dramas. I was amazed from start to finish, thinking, "That scene was here!" The guide was wonderful. It was so much fun!
⑤ It was a buffet-style lunch. The rotisserie chicken was delicious.
⑥ I also thought this was unnecessary, but it might have been the most surprising part. There were movie location remnants here as well, and that scene from Jurassic World comes back to life just as it was in the set.
Next time, I want to book earlier and enjoy horseback riding and ATV tours at Kualoa Ranch.
6:50インターナショナルマーケットプレイス集合①
8:00クアロアランチ到着②
9:15テイストオブクアロアツアー③
11:00映画ロケ地巡り④
12:30昼食⑤
13:15ジャングルツアー⑥
16:00ワイキキ着
①朝早くて、前日にホノルル入りでしたので前日夜に集合場所確認しておきました。当日朝には多くの人が列をなしていたし、スタッフの方もいたので迷う事はありませんでした。
②到着から最初のアクティビティ迄かなり待たされます。しかし、牧場の前のビーチに足を伸ばしたり、広大な風景を眺めていると、時間はあっという間に過ぎます。
③正直イラネと思ってましたが(セットなので仕方なく)意外に楽しかったです。ここにも映画のセットがありました。英語ガイドに比べると日本語ガイドの情報量が少なくて、もうちょっと勉強しておいてほしかったです。
④クアロアランチでは数十本の映画ドラマのロケ地となりました。あのシーンここだったんだ!と開始から終了まで驚き尽くしでした。ガイドの方が素晴らしかったです。とっても楽しかった!
⑤ビュッフェスタイルのランチです。ロティサリーチキンがおいしかった。
⑥これもイラネって思ってましたが、意外性No.1かもです。ここでも映画ロケ地跡があり、ジュラシックワールドのあのシーンがセットそのままに蘇ります。
次はもっと早くに予約して、ホースバックツアーやATVでクアロアランチ堪能したいです。
My third-grade daughter also participated. I was a bit worried because she isn't very good at swimming, but she was full of curiosity and I had no worries at all. We offered a prayer and headed to the spot on a beautiful boat. We jumped into the sea and followed the leader! We swam quite a bit and got to see some adorable dolphins. This became the best memory of our trip. Floating in the sea, swimming, and gazing at the island was so healing. The staff kept saying that this is the real Hawaii. I want to participate again.
小学生3年の娘も一緒に参加しました。
娘はあまり泳ぎが得意ではないので
少し心配でしたが、好奇心でいっぱいで
全く心配ありませんでした。
お祈りを捧げ綺麗な船でスポットに。
海に飛び込みリーダーについて行きます!
結構泳ぎましたがかわいいイルカに会えました。
今回の旅の一番の思い出になりました。
海に浮いて泳いで、島を眺め、癒されました
スタッフもこれが本当のハワイだ、としきりに言っていました。
また参加したいです。
We participated with our 6-year-old child who is 116 cm tall, and both kids and adults had a great time! The slides, which would likely have long lines in Japan, were unlimited, and the wave pool was fun with its strong waves.
Since there was little sunlight, it's a good idea to bring a hat.
116センチ6歳の子供と主人と参加しましたが、子供も大人も楽しめました!日本ではすごい並ぶであろうスライダーも乗り放題ですし、波のプールも波が荒くて楽しかったです。
日差しが少なかったので帽子を持っていったほうがいいです。
Although my child wanted to go, we hadn't made a reservation due to scheduling issues during our trip (related to other activities). I considered taking a taxi or a bus, but I knew it was quite a distance from Waikiki (as I had been to the outlet several times), so after some deliberation, I decided to apply for the entire day I wanted to reserve, and I was able to participate without any issues (^O^).
The prompt response was very helpful. However, there were other buses at the meeting point, and the shuttle bus looked different from the one in the photos, which made me a bit anxious. They did check my name and luggage properly, so I suppose there was no risk of being left behind.
The explanations upon arrival were in Japanese, and since we arrived before opening time, the entry was smooth. I think the price of around 35,000 yen for four family members was reasonable.
子どもが行きたがっていたものの、旅行中の予定がうまくいかず(他のアクティビティの関係で)予約していませんでした。タクシーもしくは、バスで行こうかとも思いましたがワイキキからは結構距離があるのも知っていたので(アウトレットには何度か行ったことがあるので)悩んだ末に旅行中のしかも、予約したい日の全日に申込みをし無事に参加できました(^O^)
迅速な対応でとても助かりました。ただ、待ち合わせの場所に別なバスも停まっており、なおかつ送迎のバスも写真で見たバスとは違っていたので少し焦りました。名前と荷物の確認もきちんとしてくれたので置いていかれることもないのでしょうが。
現地に着いてからの説明等は日本語で、オープン前に到着しているので入園もスムーズでした。家族4人で35,000円くらいだったので妥当だと思います。
The guide who accompanied us was Japanese (a woman named Yukiko), and she provided detailed guidance and support in Japanese, which was very helpful since we were participating with two preschoolers. When we asked for photos, she coordinated multiple shots with various backgrounds and poses, which made us very happy. (Although it was a family trip, it's not easy to get everyone in the same photo...) My 6-year-old daughter quickly got used to snorkeling. My 4-year-old son seemed to struggle with the snorkeling mask, but he enjoyed the underwater experience with goggles.
付いてくださったガイドの方が日本人(ユキコさんという女性)で、日本語によるきめ細やかな案内、対応をしていただけました。未就学児2人を連れての参加でしたので、とても助かりました。
写真をお願いすると、様々な背景、ポーズで何枚もコーディネートしてくださり、嬉しかったです。(家族旅行ですが、家族揃って写っている写真はなかなか撮れないので...)
6歳の娘はすっかりシュノーケリングに慣れました。4歳の息子はシュノーケリングのマスクが苦手なようでしたが、水中メガネで海中を楽しんでいました。
This time, I participated with my two grandchildren. They were thrilled to gradually dive underwater. We enjoyed the rarely seen seabed. One disappointment was the condition of the headphones...
今回二人の孫と参加しました。徐々に潜水していく様子に孫たちは大喜びでした。滅多に見れない海底を堪能しました。
一つ残念なのは、ヘッドフォンの調子が…
I read the reviews on Veltra and was concerned about the dirty restrooms and the staff looking at their smartphones, which made me hesitate to join the tour. However, since my child wanted to go, we decided to participate.
Perhaps because we went on a Monday, it was relatively uncrowded, and we were able to enjoy countless attractions, which made me very satisfied. The restrooms were not dirty, and the staff seemed to be monitoring things properly, giving me the impression that improvements have been made.
ベルトラ の体験談をよみ、トイレが汚いのと、スタッフがスマートフォンをみていてあまり良くなかったというのが気になって、ツアーに参加しょうか迷いましたが、子供が行きたいというので行きました。
月曜日に行ったからか、比較的すいていて、数え切れないくらいアトラクションに乗れて満足でした。
トイレもきたなくなかったし、
スタッフも監視をきちんとしていて、改善されている印象を受けました。
People who are prone to motion sickness might find it tough. I was fine, but there were others who looked like they were struggling. The freshly peeled macadamia nuts were incredibly delicious!
乗り物に酔いやすい人はキツイかもしれません。私は平気でしたが、しんどそうにしている人もいました。
剥きたばかりのマカダミアンナッツはすごく美味しかったです!
You might wonder why we would go to a pool in Hawaii, but we went as a couple celebrating our second wedding anniversary.
I was a bit anxious because the shuttle didn't arrive on time, but I guess that's Hawaiian time for you. As soon as we arrived, we stored our bags in a locker and headed straight to the slides with just our smartphones! (The lockers were accessible at any time, and a Japanese staff member showed us how to use them.)
The intensity and variety of the slides were unlike anything we could experience in Japan. I thought we might have to wait in line since the slides change at scheduled times, but perhaps because it was a weekday, we didn't have to wait much and managed to try them all.
By lunchtime, many people who had lunch plans were gone, so it was like having the rides all to ourselves.
We had a hearty breakfast before heading there, so we didn't need to eat lunch.
Also, we found that we didn't need an all-you-can-drink plan; bringing our own unopened water was sufficient. (The designated water bottle was so large that it seemed like it would be a hassle to use the all-you-can-drink option.)
I thought we would only have a short time since we had to gather at 3 PM, but we had plenty of fun.
ハワイに来てまでプール?という声も聞こえてきそうですが、結婚2年目の夫婦で行ってきました。
送迎が定刻通りに来ずそわそわしましたが、ハワイアンタイムなのでしょう。
ついてすぐにロッカーに荷物を預け、スマホだけ持って早速スライダーへ!
(ロッカーは出し入れ自由、日本人スタッフが使い方を教えてくれました)
スライダーの激しさ、数、日本では体験できないものばかりでした。
時間で実施しているスライダーが変わるので、並ぶかと思っていましたが、平日だったからか、すごく並ぶこともなく無事全制覇。
お昼になると昼食がついてるプラン組がごそっといなくなるので、乗り放題状態。
私たちは朝ごはんをがっつり食べてから向かったので、お昼は食べなくても問題なかったです。
また飲み放題プランにしなくても未開封の水持ち込みで十分。
(専用の水筒がでかすぎて飲み放題するの大変そうだった。)
15時集合で短時間だと思ってましたが、十分に楽しめました。
So glad we chose Haleiwa Shark Tours/Three Local Boys! Only had six people on boat and cage held six people! We never had to get out of cage! Saw between 10-20 sharks, hard to tell exactly because there was ALWAYS 4-6 in view! The captain and his mate, terrible at names but think Captain was Chris, both very knowledge about history of island and pointed them out as we were going to drop spot. Felt very comfortable in cage - anybody can do this! I'd love to back tomorrow, but we are leaving. HIGHLY recommend Haleiwa Shark Tours
We participated as a family of three (a couple and our 13-year-old daughter) who loves snorkeling and dolphins. When we arrived at the snorkeling point, we could see dolphin fins from the boat, and we even saw them jumping! That alone brought us so much joy.
There were about 70 participants that day. Before joining, I checked reviews that suggested staying close to the guide in the water, so we made sure to keep near them. When a pod of dolphins appeared, the guide shouted out directions, and we were able to see the dolphins... it was truly moving! Underwater, we could even hear the sounds of the dolphins. I didn't notice, but my daughter exclaimed that she saw a mother and baby dolphin!
We were lucky enough to see the pod multiple times, which was amazing. According to the guide, it was rare to see them that often. After that, we moved to a spot with turtles for snorkeling, but unfortunately, we couldn't swim with them. However, we did encounter a turtle that surfaced on our way back to the port, which made us very satisfied.
The tour content was very satisfying. A few points to note:
1. Take motion sickness medication beforehand.
2. We participated in August, but if you're sensitive to cold, it might be better to rent a wetsuit. I wore tights and a rash guard, but I was freezing and couldn't stop shaking after getting out of the water.
3. The return bus was quite cold, so it's essential to prepare for that.
シュノーケルもイルカも大好きな家族3人で参加(夫婦、13歳女子)しました。シュノーケルポイントにつくと船上からイルカの背びれが見え、ジャンプする姿も・・・!もうそれだけで喜びが。
当日の参加者は70人と大人数。参加前に口コミ情報をチェックしたら、海ではガイドさんの近くにいるようにとあったのでガイドさんの近くをキープ。
イルカの群れが現れると大声で声掛けしてくれるのでその方向をみるとイルカの群れが・・・感動です!!水中ではイルカの声?も聞こえました。私は気づきませんでしたが、娘は親子のイルカがいた~!と。
一度だけではなく、何度もイルカの群れを見れて本当に最高でした。ガイドさんいわく、こんなに何度も見れるのはラッキーだったそうです。
その後カメのいるポイントに移動してシュノーケルしましたが、残念ながらカメと泳ぐことはできませんでした。(港に帰る途中でカメが水上へ現れたのに遭遇できたので気分的には大満足)
ツアーの内容は大満足でした。
注意点としては
①酔い止めを飲んでおく。
②8月参加でしたが冷え性の人はウエットスーツをレンタルしたほうがいいかも。(私はタイツとラッシュガードでしたが海からあがったら寒くて手の震えがとまらなかったです。)
③帰りのバスはかなり寒いので防寒対策必至です。
We went for the shark cage adventure on 1st September. It was one of the most terrifying thing we were doing before we started.
The boat was easy to spot, and the best part they waited for us as we got a little late due to road closures. Thumbs up for veltra and the excursion team to work with us on this and keeping us feeling relaxed.
Pro tip: road closures in oahu are really bad, keep more than usual buffer time for your travel.
The boat ride was really choppy, as we were already informed that there were very high waves. The ride could have been slowed down a little(my wife puked due to sea sickness)
Once at the site, we went down in the cage, and after initial jitters of maybe a minute, you start feeling better and safe. So all the folks who are afraid to do so, please just get in the cage, I promise it gets better.
Waters here were again choppy, meaning we were constantly bumping with cage or someone else.
The.good part was we could see multiple galapego sharks, they are magnificent creatures. We saw two upclose and they were big(7-8 feet long).
Ride back was again on rough waters and could have been slowed down a little.
The guides were ok, could have been better and maybe helped us a bit more in water and calming our nerves a little.
It was a perfect day with calm waves and good weather, where neither the boat nor the submarine swayed, and visibility was excellent. By chance, there were only Japanese people, so all the explanations were in Japanese, which was lucky. The scuba diving instructor was very knowledgeable about fish and provided detailed explanations very kindly. It was a quick one-hour underwater exploration.
波も穏やかな良い天気で、船も潜水艦も揺れず、視界も良好で言うことなしの日でした。たまたま日本人ばかりになり、解説は全て日本語になりラッキーでした。スキューバダイビングのインストラクターもされているとのことで、魚のことについても詳しく、とても丁寧に解説してくださいました。あっという間の1時間の海底探索でした。
The tour crew was warm, kind, and made it possible for us to spend a wonderful time in the long-awaited paradise of the sea. While the weather is important, I truly felt that the smiles and friendly responses from the crew were essential to the tour experience. Thank you very much!
ツアーのクルーの皆さんも温かく、優しく、楽しい時間を念願の天国の海で過ごすことが出来ました。
天気も重要ですが、クルーの方々の笑顔や気さくな対応が本当にツアーにとっては重要だなと感じたクルーズでした。
有難うございました!
I was able to make a great reservation that included a shuttle bus to Tantalus Lookout. Since it was the day of arrival, I could relax at the hotel until just before the reservation, and it was nice that it was only about a 5-minute walk from the hotel (RYHW). The appetizers, pasta, main course, and dessert were all delicious, and I was able to get a refill on the bread, making my first day in Hawaii very enjoyable. I was told that those who came without a reservation would have a table available after three hours, so it was definitely the right choice to book early.
タンタラスの丘へのシャトルバスもついて、お得に予約出来ました。
到着日だったので、予約直前までホテルでのんびり休んでから行けたこと、ホテル(RYHW)から徒歩5分くらいと近かったのも良かったです。
前菜、パスタ、メイン、デザートどれも美味しく、パンのおかわりも頂け、ハワイ初日を満喫しました。
予約なしで来店された方は3時間後ならお席が用意出来ます!と言われていたので、早めに予約をして正解でした。
This is my second visit! It was disappointing that the Ohana was under maintenance, but the slides and wave pool were thrilling and fun. The shuttle service was right on time, and I was able to sleep soundly both going and coming back.
参加2回目です!目玉のオハナが点検中だったのは残念だったけど、スライダーも波のプールも迫力あって楽しかったです送迎も時間ピッタリで、行きも帰りもぐっすり眠れました♀️
I participated with my two children.
During the cruise, we encountered many honu (sea turtles)!
There were even baby honu.
The staff pointed out the direction on the clock, so we didn't miss anything.
At the sandbar, we played beach volleyball and practiced snorkeling.
For lunch, we had delicious hamburgers with freshly grilled patties! My kids went back for seconds!
We also enjoyed snorkeling around the coral reefs.
This is a highly recommended tour that even toddlers can participate in without any difficulty.
こども2人連れて参加しました。
クルーズ中には何匹ものホヌに遭遇!
赤ちゃんホヌもいましたよ。
スタッフが時計の何時方向にいるよーとおしえてくれるので、見逃すことなし。
サンドバーでは、ビーチバレーをしたり、シュノーケルの練習。
ランチは焼きたてのパテを挟んだハンバーガー!とっても美味しかったです。
こどもはおかわりしてました!
そしてサンゴ礁のあたりでシュノーケルを満喫。
幼児でも無理なく参加できるおススメのツアーです。
My son wanted to see an authentic fire show, so we participated for the first time.
There were many foreign guests. The bus guide's high-energy talk was in English, and it was enjoyable.
The entire show was well-structured, combining experience, participation, and viewing, and we had a great time. If the food had been a bit tastier, it would have received a "perfect!" rating.
息子が本場の炎のショーを見たいとのことで、
はじめて参加しました。
外国人のお客さんが多かったです。
バスガイドさんのハイテンショントークは
英語でしたが楽しかったです。
ショー全体も、体験~参加~観賞と
上手く構成されていて、十分楽しめました。
ごはんがもう少し美味しければ
『最高でした!』評価でした。
I went in February.
I was very satisfied to see many whales.
It became a good memory.
It was difficult to take photos, but it was fun.
2月に行きました。
たくさんのクジラを見ることができて大満足でした。
良い思い出になりました。
写真を撮るのは難しかったですが、楽しかったです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed seeing many whales. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
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。
たくさんのクジラをお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
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
Two premium drinks per person. This includes iced tea. "Premium" iced tea? Is the premium that it comes with ice?
Adult beverages are stupidly expensive.
We were much farther from the fireworks than I had hoped.
They lived up the the letter of their advertisement. They don't go beyond that.
At Sandbar, the experience on the boat and in the water was more comfortable than I imagined. For lunch, we had burgers with grilled meat prepared on the boat! And the best part is that drinking beer while in the ocean is something you wouldn't think is possible in Japan. We started playing beach volleyball with just 2 or 3 people, but before we knew it, more people joined in, and it became a blast! Snorkeling was also great, as we had about an hour to move freely and enjoy ourselves!
サンドバーでは、想像以上に過ごしやすい船の上と水の中。お昼は、船の上で焼いてくれたお肉を挟んだハンバーガーを!そして、何より海のに入りながらビールを飲んでもオッケーというのは、日本では考えられませんね。ビーチバレーも、最初は2、3人で初めてていましたが、いつの間にか人が増えて盛り上がり、最高でした!シュノーケリングも、約1時間も自由に動けるので、楽しめます!
It was amazing!
There were a variety of slides.
The lazy river didn't flow very much, but I'm glad it was sunny.
最高でした!
スライダーの種類が豊富。
流れるプールはあまり流れなかったけど
晴れてよかったです。
Really nice experience guided by really nice and professional people. Highly recommended.
I was able to encounter a pod of wild dolphins! As soon as we spotted the dolphins, we hurriedly put on our fins and masks. At the captain's signal, we jumped into the sea one after another and swam to the location guided by the staff. When we looked underwater at the signal, we could see dozens of dolphins swimming below us! The water was incredibly clear, providing excellent visibility. It was a great experience.
We raced the boat to the best spot, waited, and signaled; I believe that if any of these elements were missing, the timing wouldn't have worked out. It truly felt like a long-established tour!
Even after getting back on the boat, the pod of dolphins swam alongside us. (This seems to be rare.) At this time of year, there were also baby dolphins, and we were able to see the dolphins jumping, which made for an exciting time.
While the time with the dolphins was wonderful, there were a few things I would like to see improved, which is why I’m giving it one less star.
- I would have liked it to be clearly stated that we needed to swim quickly on our own to see the dolphins. (I had a parent in their 60s who is not a strong swimmer with me.)
- The time we could see the dolphins underwater was very brief. (Once the pod passed by, we got back on the boat and moved straight to the water play point.) I would have liked to have more time to see them in the sea again.
- I purchased photos, but none were taken underwater. (It was the maximum number of passengers on board that day, so perhaps the photographer couldn't manage?) It felt like there were many photos of children. While there were photos taken on the boat, the commemorative photos with the staff were in a conveyor-belt style, so we weren't looking at the camera. It was disappointing, especially since it cost $79.
The staff were cheerful, and the boat was lively with dancing and singing, making it a good experience where I could feel the beauty of Hawaii's nature.
野生のイルカの群れに会えました!
イルカを発見すると急いでフィンとマスクを装着。船長さんの合図で次々に海に飛び込み、スタッフの誘導する場所まで泳ぎます。合図で海中を見ると何十頭のイルカの群れが下を泳いでいくのが見えました!海は透明度抜群で視界もクリア。いい体験ができました。
ベストな場所へ船を走らせ、待機し、合図、このどれが欠けてもタイミングは合わなかったと思います。さすが老舗ツアーだと思いました!
船に上がってからもイルカの群れが船と並走。(珍しいそうです。)時期的に赤ちゃんイルカもいて、イルカのジャンプも見ることができ、ワクワクな時間が続きました。
イルカとの時間は素適でしたが、いくつか改善してほしいこともあり星マイナス1。
・イルカを見るために急いで自力で泳ぐ必要があることは明記してほしかった。(泳ぎの得意でない60代の親が一緒でした。)
・イルカを水中で見れたのは一瞬だった。(群れが通り過ぎたら船に上がってそのまま水遊びポイントへ移動してしまう。)もう一度海の中で見る時間をとってほしかった。
・写真を購入したが海の中で1枚も撮ってもらえなかった。(当日は乗船可能人数maxだったのでカメラマンの手が回らなかった?)子どもの写真が多い印象。船の上では写っていましたがスタッフとの記念写真も流れ作業状態なのでカメラ目線になっていなくて…。79ドルもしたのに残念です。
スタッフも明るく船内もダンスや歌で盛り上がり、ハワイの自然を感じられる良い体験はできたと思います。
This tour is the best way to get the full Pearl Harbor experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our curious and random questions. He did an excellent job of corralling such a large group in time to move from one exhibit to the next. We would have been lost without him. My favorite part of the tour was the boat ride out to the Arizona Memorial. Even though the memorial was closed at the time, seeing the Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri up close out on the water was quite humbling and awe-inspiring. Visiting Pearl Harbor is a top Oahu destination, and this tour is the best way to go!
I highly recommend this dinner cruise! This cruise is unique in that it’s a formal dinner, a sunset cruise, and a luau all wrapped up into one delicious and entertaining evening. I’m vegan and always skeptical of trying vegan options, but this dinner far exceeded my expectations. The jazz band did not disappoint either. Good music goes a long way in my book, so I can easily say the saxophonist was actually my favorite part of the evening. The band happened to play one of my favorite songs and it made my day, the icing on the cake.
The pool is a lot of fun, and the slide is easy to ride. There were times when no one was at the slide start point, which might be due to a lack of staff. It's different from the safety standards in Japan. My 11-year-old daughter found the slide too intense and said she would never ride it again.
I wanted a place to rest, so I reserved a cabana in advance. It came with a private float and water. My daughter got sick from playing too much in the wave pool, and we were able to relax on the cabana bed. We also had lunch in the shade. You can have lunch delivered to you as well. We were able to close the curtains and change clothes too. I'm really glad I reserved the cabana.
プールはとても楽しいし、スライダーもスイスイ乗れます
スタッフが足りないのかスライダースタート地点に誰もいない事がありました。日本の安全感覚とは違うのですね〜
11歳の娘はスライダーの激しさに二度と乗りませんでした。
休憩できる場所がほしくてカバナを事前に頼んでおきました
専用浮き輪も、水等も付いていて♩
波のプールで遊びすぎた娘が酔ってしまい、カバナのベッドでゆっくり休めました。ランチタイムも日陰でとれました。ランチを届けてもらう事もできます。
カーテンしめて着替えも出来ました♩
本当にカバナは予約しておいてよかったです