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We participated in a 150m parasailing experience with our family of five. We wore swimsuits and brought towels, our phones, $50 for tips, a GoPro, and credit cards in a beach bag. At the reception, we each signed in, and when it was time, we boarded the boat. Before us, the people who finished their experience gave tips at the end, but we handed the captain a tip of $50 at the time of boarding, expecting better service. We calculated $10 per person, totaling $50 for five people. A trio of Chinese passengers who boarded with us also gave some tips. There was a $20 bill labeled as a tip in the driver's seat, so I thought it was a reasonable amount.
The three Chinese passengers experienced it first. They asked me to film with their phone, so my second daughter, who is good at filming, took care of it. We split into two groups of two and three, so we filmed each other. My eldest daughter secured the GoPro to her wrist and filmed her experience as well. During the experience, we stored our belongings and shoes in the storage area under the boat. The captain also took many photos. After the experience, he showed us the photos, and if we liked them, we could purchase them for $40. He sent the data to our smartphones and gave us an SD card. We bought them as a memento of our trip. During the experience, we went up quite high, which was thrilling, but the view from the 360-degree perspective was amazing! We also made the customary landing on the water, getting a little wet, but we ended up not using the towels. Even in January, you can go into the sea, and it was a recommended activity.
家族５人で150ｍのパラセイリングに参加しました。
水着を来て、タオル、携帯、チップ用の50＄、ゴープロ、クレジットカードをビーチバッグに入れて持参しました。受付で各自サインをして、時間になったら乗船。私達の前に体験を終えた方は最後にチップを渡していましたが、私達はより良いサービスを期待して乗船時にキャプテンにチップを渡しました。1人10＄の計算で5人分で50＄渡しました。一緒に乗船した中国人の３人組もいくらかチップを渡していました。運転席の所にチップと書いて20＄挟んであったので、妥当な金額かなと思います。
最初に中国人の３人が体験。携帯で動画の撮影を頼まれたので、撮影の得意な次女が対応しました。私達は2人と3人で分かれて体験したのでお互いに撮影しました。長女はゴープロを手首に固定して体験動画も撮ってました。体験中は荷物と靴を船の下の荷物置きに入れておきます。キャプテンも沢山写真を撮ってくれます。その写真は体験後に見せてくれて、気に入れば４０＄で購入、スマホにデータ送信してくれ、ＳＤカードももらえます。私達は旅の記念に購入しました。体験中は、結構な高さまで上がるのでドキドキしましたが、360度の視界から見渡す景色は最高でした！お決まりの水面への着地もしてくれて、少し濡れましたが、結局タオルは使用しなかったです。1月でも海に入れますし、オススメのアクティビティでした。
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On 11/09/2023 I went on this Pearl Harbor tour, and had a full day of education. This was my first time at Pearl Harbor, and I'm so glad I went with Polynesian Adventure Tours. They were on time for pick up, the bus was so comfortable, and the guide clearly enjoyed his job with how much information he shared on Hawaii.
When we arrived to Pearl Harbor we were given a map, that was so helpful! Each section of PH on the map was numbered, that kept me on track of the schedule of the day. Without this map I would have been so lost!
Each museum we were given plenty of time to read all the information, if you are a quick reader you may feel like it's too much time, but I felt like it was the perfect amount of time. My favorite was the submarine!!
Lunch was so yummy, and was a very generous proportion. Was served in the middle of tour which was perfect for giving me energy I needed for the rest of the day. Highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, because there is a lot of walking throughout the day.
I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a guided tour, and who isn't renting a car while on island.
All three of us were surfing for the first time, and there were people from various countries in the same group lesson. Since my family was the only Japanese group, I felt a bit lonely at first, but we had one instructor dedicated to just the three of us, and he was fluent in Japanese, so we were able to enjoy surfing without any worries. I would like to try again when I go to Hawaii. The water was clear, the sky was blue, and we had the best time.
３人とも初めてのサーフィンで、さまざまな国の方々が同じグループのレッスンに参加されており、日本人は私の家族だけだったので、最初は少し心細く感じていましたが、私たち３人に１人の先生が専任でついて下さり、先生も日本語が堪能な方でしたので、なんの心配もなくサーフィンを楽しむことができました。またハワイに出かけたら、再度チャレンジしてみたいと思います。
水もきれいで、空も青く、最高の時間を過ごすことができました。
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I was a little late for the scheduled meeting time, but when I called to inform them, they said they would wait for 20 minutes. I made it just in time to sign the agreement. It was a one-hour course as planned. My family of six participated, along with two others at the same time, making a total of eight of us setting sail. We were divided into two groups of three for the parasailing. In no time, we were up in the blue sky. It was an experience of just under 10 minutes while enjoying the best views. I thought it would be a short time before the experience, but since it was my first time, 10 minutes was just right. Thank you very much.
少し予定の集合時間に遅れてしまいましたが、遅れる旨の電話を入れると20分は待ってくださるとのことでした。
無事、間に合って同意書にサイン。
予定通りの1時間のコースでした。家族6人で参加しましたが、同時間に2名の方と参加で、計8名で出航しました。
6名を3人ずつに分けて、パラセイルを装着。
あっという間に、青空へ。
最高の景色を楽しみながら約10分弱の体験でした。少ない時間だなあーと体験前は思っていましたが、初めてだったので、10分弱でちょうど良かったです。
ありがとうございました。
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It might be the same everywhere, but I was forced to wear a buoy around my waist and was bombarded with English instructions. Even when I wanted to get out because it was cold, they wouldn’t let anyone leave until everyone was in the water. If I tried to get out from another spot, I was redirected. It was a terrible place. It would be better if there were Japanese staff present.
どこも同じようなものかも知れませんが、腰に、うき具を付けらされ、一方的に英語でまくし立てられ、寒いから上がろうとしても、全員水に入るまでは、上がらせない。別の所から上がろうとすると回らされる、最低な所でした。日本人スタッフが居るところが良いですね。
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I was surprised to see the bus driver, who departed from the hotel, using a mobile phone while driving on the highway. I was a bit anxious and fastened my seatbelt, praying that no accident would occur. Since the driver is a local, I hope they will implement measures such as having another tour guide accompany him.
ホテルから出発したバスの運転手が高速道路で携帯を操作しながら運転していたのにはビックリしました。ちょっとさすがに焦ってシートベルトを締めて
事故が起こらないことを祈りました。運転手は現地の人なのでもう一人添乗員を置くなど対策してもらいたいです。
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This was my first time participating. The shuttle was over 15 minutes late, so I was really anxious about whether I was at the right meeting point. I thought that if there were a photo of the meeting place, it might reduce the number of people who are late.
I think the weather played a part, but the sea was very cold, which was tough for my daughters. If it was going to be this cold, it would have been nice to have a heads-up about bringing wetsuits for warmth. The local staff were very nice, and the sandwiches were delicious!
初めて参加しました。
送迎が15分以上遅れてたので、
集合場所がここであっているのか？
ずっと不安でした‥。
集合場所の写真があれば、遅れる人も減るのでは？
と思いました。
天気のせいもあると思いますが、
海がとっても冷たくて娘たちには厳しかった。
こんなに冷たかったらウェットスーツを用意したりできたので、寒さ対策も一言あると嬉しかったです。
現地の方の対応はとても良く、
サンドイッチもおいしかったです！
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. On the day of the tour, there were customers who arrived late at other pickup locations, which caused delays with the shuttle service, and we sincerely apologize for any concern this may have caused. Unfortunately, the weather was not very clear that day, and the water was cold, which did not meet your expectations, and we are truly sorry for that. We will share your feedback internally and use it to improve our services in the future. Thank you for your valuable comments. From all of us at KBOS staff.
この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。当日は他のピックアップ場所にて遅れてきたお客様がおり、送迎車が遅れお待ちいただく事となり、またご心配をおかけしてしまい大変申し訳ございませんでした。この日はあまりお天気も快晴ではなかった様で水が冷たかったことなど、お客様のご期待に沿えず残念に思っております。頂きましたご意見は今後社内で共有させていただき、更なるサービス向上に向けて役立てていく所存です。貴重なご意見を頂きありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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The overall experience was simply amazing!
It was my first time parasailing and the crew was very helpful and made us comfortable.
The view from above was spectacular and I’d surely recommend anyone and everyone to go for it!
Very safe and extremely exciting.
The kids enjoyed it too
[Before Boarding]
- The office had a restroom and a shop (selling original T-shirts, etc.).
- Before boarding, there was a camera check, and they reinforced it with zip ties to prevent it from falling. My companion was lent a GoPro handheld stick for free.
- I wore glasses and boarded as is, but my companion, who wore contact lenses, was offered sunglasses for free (with three options to choose from) to protect their eyes.
- Other carry-on luggage was handed over at the counter, and I received a key for a free locker.
[After Flight]
- I handed over the locker key and received my luggage over the counter.
- I was offered footage taken by the staff during the flight, but it wasn't pushy, and I left without purchasing anything (the footage I took myself from the first-class seat next to the cockpit is more memorable).
【搭乗前】
・事務所にはトイレと売店（オリジナルＴシャツなど）がありました。
・搭乗前にカメラのチェックがあり、落下しないよう結束バンドで補強してくれました。同伴者はGoProのハンドヘルドスティックを無償で貸してもらいました。
・眼鏡着用の私はそのまま搭乗しましたが、コンタクトレンズ着用の同伴者には目を保護するためにサングラスの無償貸与（３つから選択）がありました。
・カメラ以外の手荷物はカウンターで手渡し、無償ロッカーのキーを受け取りました。
【飛行後】
・ロッカーのキーを手渡し、カウンター越しに手荷物を受け取りました。
・同乗スタッフが撮影した飛行中の映像を斡旋されましたが、強引なものではなく、何も買わずに帰りました（ファーストクラス席＝操縦席横で自ら撮影した映像の方が思い出になるので）。
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The moment I floated up into the sky, the blue ocean spread out below me, and it was amazing! The weather was also great, and I could see Diamond Head beautifully. I think it's best to wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet, as you might get a little splashed.
空にフワッと舞い上がった瞬間、眼下に青い海が広がって最高でした!お天気にも恵まれ、ダイアモンドヘッドも綺麗に見れました。少し濡れるので濡れてもよい服装で参加したらよいと思います。
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Well organized tour. Tour has enough ppl to watch the full load of the onboard and plenty of equipments for each activity. They kept an close eye on everyone to assure our safety. Going with kids, to us, its a plus. I witnessed others who are seniorities and were given immediate assistance when needed. Great music band, good vocal and songs. Every team member of the tour is very friendly. I will definitely book with them next time I go to snorkeling.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
This tour was great! The boat was clean and roomy. Nice tables that had shelf underneath to keep your items dry. Multiple bathrooms and changing facilities. Lunch was nice croissant lunch meat sandwhich with chips and fruit. Activities were very organized and good explanations for snorkeling, kayaks and SUP. The music was good fun and appropriate. Plenty of equipment for snorkel footballl volleyball etc The crew was awesome, helpful and personable. There was plenty of crew and life guards. They had everything that would allow you to have a fun filled day! I definitely would recommend and would book this in the future!
Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
What an awesome show, it hits everything you want to see, fire dance, pig roast, games and hawaiian activities!
What an evening to celebrate an anniversary! Fabulous food and performers.
This is a blast of a day! The best tour we had on our trip!
One of the best adventures we did while in Hawaii. The staff was great, the history of the ranch was so exciting to learn about. It’s a must do while in Hawaii.We are still talking about our great times on vacation.
Thank you for all you all for an amazing day!!!
The show was very good, particularly the chief. He is a talented entertainer who interacted very well with his audience. The dancers were also very talented.
The buffet dinner was okay, nothing special.
We used it with three people.
Since we were the first, we were thrown into the sea without a moment to catch our breath. Haha.
It became the best memory!
Thank you very much! ^ ^
3人で利用しました。
トップバッターだったので、息つく間もなく
海上に飛ばされました。笑
最高の思い出となりました！
ありがとうございました^ ^
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On December 10th, I participated with my wife and our two sons, aged 0 and 3. At that time, the dolphin interaction at Sea Life Park was closed for renovations, and the other dolphin tours featured snorkeling with dolphins, which would be difficult with our young children, so we chose this option. I had heard that in December, if luck was on our side, we might see whales, so I was just hoping to see some dolphins or whales, but we were able to see dolphins, which made me very satisfied. Additionally, the boat played some lively music, and we could enjoy a few drinks, which added to the sense of adventure.
12月10日に0歳、3歳の息子と、妻と私の4人で参加しました。
当時はシーライフパークのイルカ触れ合いは改装で中止しており、他のイルカツアーはシュノーケリングでイルカと泳げるのがウリで、0,
3歳児を連れては難しいためこちらに参加しました。
12月は運が良ければクジラが見られるとのことだったので、イルカやクジラが見られればいいなという程度でしたが、無事イルカが見られてとても満足です。
また、船は結構イケイケな音楽がかかって、お酒が何杯か飲めるので、非日常感が味わえました。
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Dinner Plan B: We participated as a family of three. For the first time, the server was also Japanese. I have dined here several times, and the food is consistently delicious. I was satisfied with the dishes. However, I was served a different drink than what I ordered. Since it was crowded, I chose not to point it out to avoid any hassle. I was a bit disappointed, considering they should be excellent, being Japanese.
ディナープランB 家族３人で参加。いままでになく、給仕係も日本人でした。何回か食事した事ありますが、間違えない美味しさ。料理は満足です。ドリンクをオーダーと違うものを出されました。こんでいるので、面倒な事になることを、避けるため、指摘しませんでした。優秀なはずの日本人なのに、少しガッカリ。
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I'm really glad I was able to enter Hanauma Bay, which requires a reservation! The instructor was very polite and spoke Japanese, which was quite helpful. There were 10 participants and 2 instructors this time, but since the activities were tailored to the participants' levels, the snorkeling ended up being quite shallow, and the water clarity wasn't great. I was really looking forward to snorkeling in Hawaii, so it was a bit disappointing.
予約がないと入れないハナウマベイに入れたのは、とってもよかったです‼︎
インストラクターの方はとても丁寧で日本語も話せるので、かなり助かりました。
今回は参加者10人、インストラクター2人だったのですが、参加者のレベルに合わせてになるので今回のシュノーケリングらかなり浅瀬のみでの実施になってしまい、普通のシュノーケリングかつ海の透明度もイマイチでした。。
ハワイでのシュノーケリングなのでかなり楽しみにしていた手前少し残念でした。。
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Unfortunately, it was quite cold and rainy, so most people only played a little in the sea at the sandbar.
However, it's natural, and since December is the rainy season in Hawaii, it can't be helped.
During the sea turtle watching, we were able to spot many sea turtles from the boat.
After that, we went snorkeling. There were many fish swimming around the coral reef, and it was a great experience. I hope to visit again in the warmer summer season next time.
生憎の雨模様でかなり寒く、ほとんどの人がサンドバーでは少し海に入って遊ぶだけでした。
ただ、自然のことですし、ハワイは12月が雨季ということで仕方がないですね。
海亀ウォッチングでは、多くの海亀を船上から見つけることができました。
その後、シュノーケリング。珊瑚礁の周りを魚が多く泳いでおり、いい経験になりました。願わくば次は夏のより暖かい季節に訪れたいと思います。
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I encountered heavy rain. I was able to buy a poncho at the shop, but the parts that weren't covered got soaked and cold (as a result, I ended up buying clothes at the shop. The air conditioning on the bus to and from was also cold). So, I thought it would be necessary to prepare for that (like bringing a change of clothes, etc.).
Driving the buggy and being surrounded by vast nature was very refreshing and enjoyable! I thought it would be absolutely amazing on a sunny day. Next time, I will come on a sunny day!
大雨の日に当たってしまいました。
売店でポンチョを購入できましたが、それで守られてない部分はビショビショになり寒かったです(結果的に売店で服を購入しました。行き帰りのバスの冷房も寒いです)。
なので、その対策(着替え用意etc)をする必要があると思いました。
バギーでの運転と広大な自然は、開放感があってとても楽しかったです！
晴れの日だったら文句なく最高なんだろうな、と思いました。
今度は晴れの日に来ます！
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I used the banana boat, and it was an incredibly thrilling experience due to the high speed. I also got to ride a canoe and encountered sea turtles. The staff provided fish food, which attracted a lot of fish, making snorkeling fantastic.
However, I went during low tide, and there was no visibility of land, with the water being deep enough that I could barely touch the bottom, so that was a bit disappointing.
自分はバナナボートを利用しました。かなり速度が出るため凄いスリリングな体験でした。またカヌーに乗ってウミガメにも出会うことが出来ました。魚用のエサをスタッフからもらえるので、たくさん魚が寄ってきて、シュノーケリングも最高でした。
ただ干潮の時間には行きましたが、陸地が見えるようなことはなく、脚がつくぐらいの深さ感でしたので、その点は残念でした。
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the activities and encounters with sea turtles at the sandbar. We regret that the tide did not meet your expectations, but we look forward to your participation in the tour again. Thank you for joining us.
From all the KBOS staff.
サンドバーでアクティビティやウミガメとの遭遇を楽しんで頂けて大変嬉しく思います。潮位はご期待に添えなかった様で残念でしたが、再度ツアーへのご参加を是非お待ちしております。ご参加ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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You can interact with dolphins a lot, touching and playing with them. However, the price is a bit high for the experience time, and although they probably explained about the dolphins' ecology, I was disappointed that I couldn't understand much due to my English skills. At Sea Life Park, there are staff who speak Japanese and guided us to the experience venue, so I wish there had been someone who could provide explanations in Japanese during the experience.
イルカとたっぷり触れ合い、たくさん触ったり遊んだりすることが出来ます。ただ体験時間に対して金額は高めであることと、多分イルカの生態のことなどを説明してくれているのですが、自分の英語力ではあまり理解することが出来なかったのが残念でした。シーライフパークには日本語を喋れるスタッフもいて、体験会場までは誘導してくれたので、体験中も日本語で解説してくれる人がいたら良いなと思いました。
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The view from 150 meters is amazing. It was a breathtaking sight with Diamond Head and the streets of Hawaii visible. Even during the waiting time for parasailing, the crew kept us entertained, so there was no time to get bored. However, the boat might be a bit rocky, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case.
高さ150mの景色は最高。ダイヤモンドヘッド、ハワイの街並みが見える絶景でした。パラセーリングの待ち時間も船員の方が色々と楽しませてくれるので、退屈する時間はありませんでした。ただ船は少し酔いやすいかもしれないので、酔い止めは念のため飲んでおいた方が良いと思います。
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We had a great time, the views were beautiful and the burger lunch was surprisingly delicious!
The staff were very friendly and provided great tips on what to explore around the area.
As a Japanese person, I had an experience where I was misgiven change by a part-time girl when I purchased lunch with an all-you-can-drink soft drink option. When I noticed it on the spot and asked for it back, she hesitated for a while, and a couple of her friends were smirking, pretending it was all a joke! In the end, I did get my change back. Everyone should be careful!
日本人だからか、ソフトドリンク飲み放題付きで、別で昼食を購入した際にアルバイトの女の子にお釣りを誤魔化され，その場で気づいて返してって言うと，なかなか返さず、2．3人の子と苦笑いしバレちゃったね！ってとぼけて最終返してもらいました！皆さん気をつけた方がいいです、
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The attendants were very lively, and we were thrilled by the wonderful scenery and the fun of driving the buggy. My 10-year-old son was also very happy.
There is a Japanese woman on-site, so you don't have to worry if you need assistance.
It was truly a wonderful experience!
(Depending on how you drive, you can get really dirty, but getting dirty is definitely more fun, so make sure to hit the gas near the water! (laughs))
アテンドのお兄さん達もとてもノリがよく、素晴らしい景色と楽しいバギーの運転に大興奮でした。10歳の息子もとても喜んでました。
現地には日本人の女性もいらっしゃるので困っても大丈夫です。
本当に素敵な体験ができました！
（乗り方次第でめちゃくちゃ汚れますが、絶対汚れた方が楽しいので、水辺では思いっきりアクセルを踏んでください！（笑））
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Had an amazing day, we had a group of 9 people with ages ranging from 14 to 74 and we had 3 UTVs. Everyone had a great time, we will definitely do it again! Our hosts, Justin and Mack were fantastic, made the whole adventure fun and full of laughs.. highly recommend it to everyone and hopefully they get lucky and get Justin and Mack as their hosts
