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The father and son team that run this operation and tour were outstanding, really cared for everyone and very professional.
Stunning location, not too many people, but of a process to get into the park but once there it was lovely. We didn’t get to see turtles but there was a lot of other fish to see.
I'm a little worried if I can make it to the top when looking up from below.
On the well-maintained hiking trail, I arrived at the summit before I knew it.
The weather was perfect, and the view was amazing.
下から見上げるとあの上までたどり着けるかちょっと心配
整備された登山道で、あれよあれやで頂上に到着
天気も最高、見渡す風景も最高でした
The weather was nice, the tide was about knee-high, and the white sand was clearly visible, making for the best conditions to move around. Despite the large number of participants, the staff managed everything wonderfully and kept a watchful eye, allowing us to relax. We saw many sea turtles from the boat in the turtle zone, and at a different snorkeling point from the sandbar, we encountered a variety of fish. They checked in on us multiple times here as well, which was reassuring. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious. While this tour is a bit more expensive than others, the content is different, and considering the satisfaction, it can be said that the cost-performance is good. I recommend this tour to anyone who is undecided.
天気も良く、潮の高さも膝くらいで白砂もよく見えて動きやすく最高のコンディションでした。参加人数が多かったのに、スタッフは見事にさばき、目を配っていただいて安心して過ごせました。海亀ゾーンでは船上からたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーとは別のシュノーケルポイントではたくさんの種類の魚が見れました。ここでも何度も声掛けしてくださって、安心できました。お昼のハンバーガーも美味でした。他ツアーより割高なのは内容が違うからで、満足感を考えるとコスパがいいと言えます。迷っている方がいればこちらをお勧めします。
I think it's good to have a rash guard depending on the season. After getting out of the water, I recommend drying off well and putting on a dry towel or clothes.
季節によってはラッシュガードがあるといいと思います。水から上がったらよく水分を拭き、乾いたタオル、服などを着ることをお勧めします。
Had to use a premium drink ticket for a diet coke. Gimme a break.
Lobster presentation was unacceptable. Lobster should have been served out of the shell, very messy.
Entertainment was good
Mathew the Shuttle driver was great, provided us with lots of information and recommendations.
On the day of the tour, although we were unable to visit Manoa Falls due to local circumstances, the tour company took us to Waimea Canyon as an alternative, which turned out to be a fun experience in a different way! The tour guide was very cheerful and fluent in Japanese, making it a great optional tour. Thank you very much!
当日は現地の都合でマノアの滝は入場不可だったものの、ツアー会社の代案でワイメア渓谷に連れていって頂き違う意味で楽しい体験が出来ました!ツアーガイドさんも超明るくて日本語も堪能できて良いオプショナルツアーとなりました。ありがとうございましたm(__)m
I'm not sure about Manoa, but I think there's a high chance of rain in Waimea, so I saw many people with ponchos and clothes and shoes that could get wet, as well as swimwear. I think it's a great opp
マノアはよく分かりませんが、ワイメアは雨の確率が高いとおもうのでポンチョと濡れても良い服装、靴、また水着の人も多かったです。自然に触れる良い機会とおもいますので是非参加してみて下さい!
Thank you very much for participating in "Nature and You: Manoa."
We sincerely apologize for not being able to guide you to Manoa Falls due to fallen trees on the hiking trail caused by the rain the day before. Although it was a sudden course closure, we acknowledge the lack of prior checks and will address this as a future challenge.
Despite the circumstances, we are encouraged by your kind words and warm review, stating that you enjoyed the alternative tour. Our entire staff appreciates it greatly.
Thank you also for your advice regarding what to bring and wear. We will certainly use it as a reference for future guests.
When you next visit Hawaii, please consider hiking to Manoa Falls again. We look forward to the day we can meet again.
Mahalo!
この度は「ネイチャーアンドユー:マノア」にご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
前日の雨の影響によりハイキングコースに倒木が発生し、マノアの滝までご案内できなかったこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。急なコース閉鎖とはいえ、事前確認が不足していた点につきましては、今後の課題とさせていただきます。
そのような状況にもかかわらず、代替ツアーを楽しんでいただけたとのお言葉、そして温かいレビューをいただき、スタッフ一同大変励みになっております。
また、持ち物や服装についてのアドバイスもありがとうございます。今後ご参加されるお客様へのご案内に、ぜひ参考にさせていただきます。
次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひ改めてマノアの滝へのハイキングをご検討ください。またお会いできる日を、心よりお待ちしております。
マハロ!
My 3-year-old child couldn't dive into the sea yet, but I wanted to show him sea turtles and fish, so we participated. Fortunately, we were able to see sea turtles, and my son was very happy. The meeting place was a bit hard to find, but the timeshare sales staff provided detailed instructions, which was helpful.
3歳の子どもはまだ海に潜れず、でもウミガメや魚を見せてあげたいと思い参加しました。
運良くウミガメも見られて、息子も大喜びでした。
集合場所が少し分かりにくかったですが、タイムシェアの営業の方が詳しく教えてくださったので助かりました。
The meeting place is at the sign for Atlantis Submarine, and when I mentioned my name, I was told to come to the pier in XX minutes. There was a roof and a place to sit and wait at the pier.
集合場所はAtlantis submarine の看板があるところで、名前を告げると桟橋のところに〇〇分に来てと言われました。
桟橋には屋根と座って待機する場所がありました。
This was a restaurant I had wanted to visit for many years. The presentation of the dishes was very beautiful, and the crab cream pasta was exquisite. The foie gras and filet mignon also tasted just as I expected. There were many staff members who understood Japanese, which made ordering wine stress-free and reassuring. Thank you for a wonderful time.
何年も前からずっと行きたかったお店でした。
お料理の盛り付けが見た目にとてもきれいで、カニクリームのパスタは絶品でした。
フォアグラとフィレのお肉も期待通りの味でした。
日本語がわかるスタッフが多く、ワインの注文がストレスなくできて安心しました。素敵な時間をありがとうございました。
I also requested a shuttle service, and the pickup was smooth, allowing us to arrive early.
My child was too scared to ride, but I was really happy to experience the slider that is scheduled to open this weekend a bit early.
Since it was a weekday, the place was generally quiet, and we had plenty of beach beds available. My child wanted to ride the slider but couldn't due to height restrictions, so I think it's best to do some research in advance. There are various types of sliders to enjoy, so I recommend it for those who love thrilling rides.
The lazy river was closed, but the wave pool had waves coming regularly, so we were able to enjoy it.
The staff provided a tour of the facilities in Japanese, which made it very easy to understand.
送迎もお願いしたのですが、ピックアップもスムーズで早めに到着することができました。
子どもは怖がって乗れなかったのですが、今週末オープン予定のスライダーをひと足先に体験することができてすごくうれしかったです。
平日だったので全体的に空いていて、ビーチベッドも十分使えました。
子供が乗りたかったスライダーが身長が足りず乗れなかったので、事前リサーチしておいた方がいいかと思います。
いろんな種類のスライダーを楽しめるので、絶叫系が好きな方におすすめです。
流れるプールはクローズでしたが、波のプールは定期的に波が来ていたので、楽しむことができました。
スタッフの方が日本語で施設内を案内してくれたのですごく分かりやすかったです。
The FlowRider had a line in the afternoon, so I think it's better to go in the morning when you can enjoy it without waiting.
フローライダーは午後になると並んでいたので、午前中の方が並ばず遊べるかと思います。
Aloha,
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Mahalo,
Jan Katagiri
アロハ、
貴重なご意見を頂きありがとうございました。
Mahalo,
Jan Katagiri
This was an incredible experience and a highlight of the trip for our family. We particularly enjoyed the submarine and the tour of the ship.
You need a lot of time (and it goes super quickly!) but you will learn so much and be very moved.
It was amazing. This is my 10th time coming to Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, and it’s always so much fun. Some people might wonder why come to Hawaii just to go to a pool, but it really is the best. This time, we even had a guide.
According to the guide, there’s a new attraction that will open in three days, and we might be able to ride it. I was curious, and when we went to check, the staff asked if we wanted to ride, and I said YES! It was incredibly scary and completely different from the other existing attractions. I thought I never wanted to ride it again, but the young girls were thrilled and rode it multiple times. I think it will become very popular starting tomorrow.
最高でした。
ウエッタンワイルドハワイに来るのは、今回で10回目ですが、いつきても最高に楽しいです。ハワイに来てプール?というひともいますが、やはり、最高です。特に今回は、ガイドさんもつきました。
ガイドさが、いうには、3日後にオープンになるあたらしいアトラクションももしかしたら、乗れるかも、、とのことでした、
どうかな、と思いながら、いってみたら、乗る?とスタッフにきかれ、YES!といい、乗ることが出来ました。めちゃくちゃこわくて、ほかの既存のアトラクションとは全然違いました。怖くて、わたしは、二度と乗りたくないとおもいましたが、若い娘は、喜んで何回も乗っていました。次回から、だ明日人気になるとおもいます。
Definitely try the new attraction. It's scary, but...
是非、新しいアトラクションに乗ってください。怖いけど
Aloha,
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
The new slide we opened this time features unprecedented length, height, and steep angles. It takes a bit of courage, but it's a very exciting slide. Thank you for sliding with us.
Aloha,
貴重なご意見を頂きありがとうございました。
今回開いた新しいスライダーは今までにない、長さ、高さ、急な角度となっています。ちょっと勇気がいりますがとても面白いスライダーです。滑っていただきありがとうございました。
They came to pick me up earlier than scheduled. After signing some documents, we moved to a few other pickup locations and then headed to Diamond Head. Once everyone gathered, the guide started. I only understood about half of what was said, but it seemed like most of it was jokes. Everyone except me seemed to be native English speakers. However, it was no problem at all if you couldn't speak. The entrance fee and reservation for Diamond Head were handled by Veltra, so you can get in without doing anything. I was dropped off at the entrance of Diamond Head around 8:40, received a bottle of water, and was told to be back by 10:30.
The hike to Diamond Head takes about 30 to 40 minutes one way. There are many bumpy areas and stairs, so I recommend wearing sneakers. It can be quite windy and relatively cold at the top, so having a light jacket might be a good idea.
After coming down, I relaxed on a bench and looked at souvenirs. I was a bit anxious when the return pickup didn't arrive on time, but I thought, "This is America, so it’s probably normal." You also receive water on the way back, which you can decline if you don't want it. The drop-off location can be either the pickup spot or your hotel if it's nearby.
I gave a $10 bill as a tip, which seemed to be the average amount based on what I saw from other participants. I joined as a solo male traveler, but I wasn't singled out or anything; it was a straightforward and nice tour. If you can understand some English, this option is cheaper than a Japanese guide with tips included, so I think it's sufficient. For those who can use Lealea, it's easy to go that way. If you take The Bus, you get dropped off in front of the tunnel, so there's quite a bit of walking, but it's cheaper.
予定の時間よりも早く迎えに来てくれました。書類にサインして、他のピックアップ場所へ何箇所か移動して、ダイヤモンドヘッドへ。全員集合すると、ガイドが始まります。半分くらいしかわかりませんでしたが、ジョークが大半だったような気がします。私以外は英語ネイティブっぽかったです。でも喋れなくても全く問題なしです。ダイヤモンドヘッドの入場料や予約はベルトラがしてくれますので、何もしなくても入れます。8:40くらいにダイヤモンドヘッドの入り口で降ろされて、お水渡されて、帰りは10:30にココ!と言われました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドへのハイキングは片道だいたい30〜40分くらい。ガタガタのところや階段も多いので、スニーカーをおすすめします。上の方は風がとても強くて、割と寒いので、薄い上着あるといいかもしれないです。
降りてきてからは、ベンチに座ってのんびりしたり、お土産みたりしていました。
帰りは時間通りに迎えが来ず、少し不安でしたが、アメリカなのでそんなもんだろうと。
帰りも水を渡されます。要らなければ断れます。降ろす場所はピックアップ場所か、泊まってるホテルが近ければ送ってくれます。
チップは余っていた10ドル札を渡しました。他の参加者を見ててもそのくらいが平均かなと思います。
男1人で参加でしたが、特にいじられることもなく、さっぱりしていて、いいツアーだと思いました。
多少英語が聞き取れれば、日本語ガイドチップ入りよりも安いので、こちらで十分だと思います。
レアレア利用できる人はそれで行くのが楽です。ザ・バスで行くと、トンネルの前で降りるので割と歩きますが、安いです。
As long as you keep time and follow instructions, there won't be any problems.
時間を守って、あとは言われるがまま動けば何も問題ないです。
Every thing you said it would be and more Thank you
At Five Star Dinner, there used to be a hula dance show, but now it's gone, and it's just jazz and piano, which was different from what I expected, so I was disappointed. The price is high, so I couldn't help but think, "Is this worth this price?" Also, the shuttle bus was playing old videos, and it hasn't been updated.
ファイブスターディナーでは、基本的にフラダンスのショーマ行っていたのに、今は無くなっていてジャズ?とピアノだけで、思ったのとは違ったので残念でした。お値段も高いので、これでこの価格かぉと思ってしまいました。また、シャトルバスも、昔のもののビデオを流していて、リニューアルができておりませんでした。ex)Twitter表記など。
Thank you very much for joining us on the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise with your spouse. We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with the overall sunset cruise on the Nova Five Star. We are confident that you enjoyed the beautiful Hawaiian sunset, the fireworks on Friday, and the night view from the ship. Thank you for your feedback. We will take this opportunity to continually strive for improvement.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号デイナークルーズにご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。ノバファイブスターでのサンセットクルーズ全体的にご満足されなかった事を残念に思っております。ハワイの素敵なサンセット、船上からの金曜日の花火と夜景等お楽しみになられたかと確信しております。今回のお声を有難うございます。これを機会に常に改善できるよう心がけて行きたいと思います。
Hanauma Bay is still a beautiful place to visit! The reef is home to such a beautiful variety of colorful fish, sea urchins, & coral. A must see for anyone visiting Oahu!
Book the tour to ensure you get in!
Our guide was the best person we met throughout all the islands. He made this tour so personal and special, and was great overall.
Aloha Kara,
Mahalo for your five-star review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the Premium Pearl Harbor & Top of the Tower tour with lunch by Polynesian Adventure. We’ve shared your kind words with your driver — we're sure it will put a smile on his face. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable island adventure!
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana’
Venue threw us off a bit at first, but seating was great and the show blew out of the water.
It was a great leaning experience of the beautiful Polynesian culture with a personal connection to the crew.
Lots of people on the boat, very busy but the team works very hard!
I woke up at 4:30 AM to join the Hanauma Bay tour. I was picked up at the Ilikai Hotel, and the night broke as we headed towards Hanauma Bay. I lined up as soon as the gates opened at 6:45 AM and got my entry ticket for 7:20 AM. I paid $25 in cash, watched an environmental video, and arrived at the beach around 8:00 AM. I put on the rented wetsuit and entered the sea. I encountered a large school of fish and lost track of time until my pickup at 11:00 AM! It was deeply moving to visit Hanauma Bay for the first time in five years since my visit before the pandemic!
4時半起きでハナウマ湾ツアーに参加。
イリカイホテルでピックアップしてもらい、ハナウマ湾に向かう途中で夜が明ける。
6:45の開門と同時に列に並び、7:20の入場チケットをゲット。1人25ドルを現金で払い、環境ビデオを見て、8:00頃ハナウマ湾のビーチに到着。
レンタルしたウェットスーツを着て海に入る。魚の大群にも遭遇、11時の迎えまで、時間を忘れて楽しみました!
コロナ前の訪問以来、5年ぶりにハナウマ湾を訪れることができて感慨深かったです!
The concession stand at Hanauma Bay does not accept cash. Please bring a credit card. I recommend renting a wetsuit to avoid cutting your body on the coral reef.
ハナウマ湾の売店は現金は使えません。クレジットカードを持参してください。珊瑚礁で身体を切らないよう、ウェットスーツのレンタルをおすすめします。
There are three slides for small children, but one has been closed for some reason for a week. The other one is for one person, so my child was too scared to ride it alone, and the last one was closed when we went. I thought it wasn't operating, but I was informed by a staff member just before closing time that it would open at 2 PM, even though it was supposed to be open until 3 PM. Unfortunately, we couldn't make it in time, and my child ended up crying because we were looking forward to it but couldn't ride any of them. I also saw other children who couldn't ride and were crying while their mothers were comforting them. We have a reservation to go again during our stay, but since it's within a week, I don't think we'll be able to ride them. If the schedule could be communicated on the website in advance, it would help us bring our child after explaining the situation, minimizing disappointment. Given the high expectations, I think the shock of this situation is significant for children. 😢 Lunch took a long time to be served unless you lined up early. Even though there were few visitors the other day, it still took a long time for some reason. 😥
小さい子ども用のスライダーが3つ有るのですが1つがなぜか1週間閉鎖との事。他の1つは1人用なので1人では怖がって乗れず、もう1つは行った際には閉鎖していたのでやっていないかと思っていたら3時までの営業なのに、なぜか2時まで閉鎖していて2時からオープンしていたと閉園時間の直前にスタッフの方から教えて頂いたのですが結局間に合わず楽しみにしていたのにどれも乗れずじまいで子供が泣いちゃいました。よそのお子さんもやっぱり乗れなくて泣いていてお母さんがなだめているのを見かけました。滞在中にもう一度行く予定で予約していますが1週間以内なのでおそらく乗れないと思います。事前にその辺のスケジュールをホームページでお知らせ頂ければ子供を納得させた上で連れて行けるのでガッカリも最小限に抑える事が出来るのになと思いました。楽しみが大きい分、その辺のショックは子供にとっては大きいと思いました😢ランチは早めに並ばないと提供にメチャクチヤ時間がかかりました。先日も来園者は少なかったのになんでかとにかく時間がかかりました。😥
That said, I think the pool is definitely the most fun for the kids. If you can fit it into your schedule, I highly recommend going. It closes at 3 PM, so it should be easy to plan other activities af
とは言えやっぱり子どもたちにとっては、やっぱりプールが一番楽しいと思います。スケジュールが組めれば是非とも行ってみてください。3時で閉園なのでその後の予定も入れやすいと思います。
The staff was amazing. So welcoming and so fun. They made us feel like family and took care of us the whole time. I highly recommend.
First of all, the water slide was more thrilling than I expected, and it was a lot of fun. The grounds were also very spacious, which gave a sense of openness. After arriving, the Japanese staff kindly explained various things, so I felt reassured and was able to participate without any worries. The all-you-can-drink option was also great, as there were plenty of varieties, including water, making it easy to enjoy.
One downside was that the lazy river and some of the water slides were out of service, so the two adults ended up having a bit of extra time on their hands.
まず、ウォータースライダーが想像以上にスリルがあり、とても楽しかったです。
敷地も非常に広いので、開放感がありました。
到着後、日本人のスタッフさんが丁寧に色々教えてくれるので、疑問点なども解決出来るので安心して参加できました。
ドリンクの飲み放題も、水を含み種類豊富だったので気軽に利用出来ました。
残念だった点としては、流れるプールや一部ウォータースライダーが運休していたので、大人2人では少し時間を持て余してしまいました。
If you're planning to use the water slide, it might be a good idea to have goggles.
ウォータースライダーを利用する方は、ゴーグルがあるといいかもしれません。
The service and explanations provided by all the staff were excellent, as they spoke with each customer individually to understand their needs and desires until we disembarked. It was very reassuring to have a Japanese female staff member who could communicate in Japanese. The lunch burgers and drinks were good! After that, the sea turtle watching was well-timed and satisfying! Unfortunately, the snorkeling included with the coral reef watching was affected by sudden rain, bad weather, and cold temperatures, but there was still plenty of time for watching, and the hot drinks provided on board afterward were great. I was initially worried about language barriers with the multinational group on the small boat, but all the staff made it enjoyable! Choosing this tour was definitely the right decision!
スタッフ全員の接客と説明、お客様1人ずつと話をして船を降りる時まで何が欲しいのか 何をしたいのか等 細やかなサービスは最高でした!日本人女性のスタッフが日本語で対応していただけたのもとても安心できました。ランチのハンバーガーと飲み物もgood!その後 海亀ウォッチングもgood timingで満足!残念ながらシュノーケリングを付けての珊瑚礁ウォッチングでは突然のシャワーと悪天候と寒さでしたが、充分ウォッチング時間もあり その後船上でのホットドリンク等の対応もよかったです。
やはり狭い船上の中 多国籍の人と言葉の心配をしましたが スタッフ全員に楽しませてもらいました! このツアーを選んで正解でした!
The weather can change suddenly, so it's essential to have some warm clothing! Let's go with a bag that won't get wet from water or rain!
天候が急に変わるので 少し温まれる服は絶対必要です!水や雨に濡れないバックで行きましょう!
The driver was polite and it was great. It was a very good hike that we could do in two hours with elementary school children, going up and down. The weather was nice, and the view from the top was wonderful. There were also many elderly people and those with babies.
ドライバーさんが丁寧で良かったです。小学生子供連れて、2時間で、登って降りて来れる、とても良いハイキングでした。天気も良く、頂上からの眺めは素晴らしかったです。お年寄りも赤ちゃん連れの方もたくさんいました。
You can enjoy it thoroughly without a guide. We were able to climb at our own pace.
ガイドなしで、十分楽しめます。自分たちのペースで登れました。
I received a short message the day before the activity, and the pickup location was easy to understand. They arrived on time, which was reassuring. The driver was very polite, and the entry process was smooth. The kids really enjoyed snorkeling in the beautiful sea, and the three hours went by in no time.
アクティビティ前日にショートメールが届いて、迎えのピックアップ場所分かりやすく、時間通りに来てくれて、安心しました。ドライバーさんもとても丁寧で、入場までもスムーズでした。素晴らしい海でシュノーケルを子供たちもとても楽しめて、あっという間の3時間でした。
I reserved rental wear in advance, but the swimsuit was unnecessary. The sea in early April was a bit cold.
レンタルウェアを事前に予約しましたが、水着があれぼ不要でした。時期的に4月の早朝の海は少し寒かったです。
There are tours available in Japanese on the battleship, and I was able to learn a lot about the history of the USS Missouri, especially places related to Japan.
戦艦には日本語でのツアーもあり、戦艦ミズーリの歴史、特に日本に関係のある場所をよく知ることができました。
This was an amazing ride. All the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and bent over backwards to ensure everyone had a great time. The trip was perfect. You got sandbar time, turtle time and snorkeling.
Sunscreen and money for drinks.
To enter Hanauma Bay as soon as it opened, the morning pickup was a bit earlier. I was lucky to catch the sunrise at a nearby coastline while adjusting my schedule before entering!
This was my third visit to Hanauma Bay. The weather was perfect, but the ocean at 7 AM was still quite cold as the water temperature hadn't warmed up yet. Still, the view was absolutely stunning! I was very satisfied to see so many fish.
ハナウマの開園と同時に入場する為、朝のピックアップは少し早めでした。
入場前に時間調整で近くの海岸線で日の出も見れてラッキー!
ハナウマ湾に来るのは3回目
お天気は最高でしたが、やはり朝7時の海は、みだ水温が上がらず冷たかったです(^^;
それでも、やはり絶景!魚達も沢山見れて大満足でした。
In the morning, Hanauma Bay tends to have lower temperatures and water temperatures, so it might be a good idea to have a long-sleeved cover-up.
午前中のハナウマ湾は気温、水温ともに低めなので、長袖の羽織るものはあった方が良いかも。