Oahu
Water parks are just plain fun, aren't they? With such a vast area, you can enjoy it for a whole day or just half a day, depending on your stamina. The coin lockers accept credit cards (there are machines that do and don't accept them, so be sure to choose one that does). The admission ticket came with a voucher that can be used as a discount ticket when you spend a certain amount at the shop.
理屈抜きでウォーターパークは楽しいですよね。広大な敷地なので体力次第で一日でも半日でも遊べます。コインロッカーはクレジットカード対応(対応している機械と対応していない機械がありますが、対応している方を選ぶ)してくれてます。入場券には売店で一定額以上利用すると割引券として使えるチケットが付いていました。
I thought of making a reservation during my stay in Hawaii, and I appreciated how easy it was to experience it the very next day. It was very helpful that the reservation and guidance were in Japanese. They also provided transportation to and from the hotel. The instructor was very cheerful and always made the participants laugh. We could use our cameras and smartphones at our own risk, but I was very grateful that they took photos of us while we were flying (data could be purchased for each group). It was so much fun! It wasn't scary at all, so I definitely want to challenge myself to the 150m next time.
ハワイに滞在中ふと思い立って予約し、次の日にすぐ体験できる手軽さがよかったです。日本語での予約・案内だったのでとても助かりました。ホテルへの送り迎えもしてくださいます。インストラクターさんはとても陽気な方で、常に参加者を笑わせてくださいました。自己責任でカメラやスマホを使えましたが、自分たちが飛んでいるときの写真を撮ってくださったのがとてもありがたかったです(グループごとにデータ購入可能でした)。とにかく楽しかった!怖くなかったので、次は是非150mに挑戦したいな
The weather wasn't very good on the day we experienced it, and the water temperature was low. We hadn't applied for a wetsuit in advance, but the guide recommended that we rent one on the spot for an additional $10. I'm really glad we borrowed the wetsuits! It was cold, and since we swam in shallow water, if we hadn't had them, I think I would have been shivering from the cold and scraping my knees.
Although the weather was bad and the water clarity was low, we were lucky enough to encounter turtles twice.
The guide spoke fluent Japanese, and I was able to casually ask various questions.
It was a very good experience!
体験した日はあまり天気も良くなく、水温も低かったです。
私たちは、事前にウエットスーツの申し込みをしていなかったのですが、ガイドさんに勧められてプラス10ドルでその場で借りることが出来ました。
ウエットスーツを借りてよかったと思います!!
寒かったし、水面が低いところを泳いだので、もし来てなかったら、寒さに震えながら、膝を擦りむいていたと思います。
天気が悪く水の透明度は低かったですが、ラッキーなことに、2回もカメに遭遇出来ました。
ガイドさんも日本語がペラペラで、気軽に色々きけました。
とても良い経験になりました!!
Thank you, Chikuwa, for coming with your four friends for your high school graduation trip. It was the day with the biggest waves of the winter, and the conditions were quite challenging, but you all did very well. I’m really glad you were able to encounter turtles twice. Please come back to Hawaii again with your four friends when you have the chance. I hope you have a meaningful university life starting in April! Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ちくわ様、この度は高校の卒業旅行でお友達4名様でお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。この日はこの冬一番の大波の日で、とても大変な状況でしたのに皆さんはとてもお上手でしたよ。2回もカメさんに遭遇できて本当に良かったです。是非また機会がありましたら、また4名様でハワイに遊びに来てくださいね。4月から始まる大学生活を有意義にお過ごし下さい!!本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
My wife and I went on the Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Star of Honolulu to celebrate our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. This was one of the things we had scheduled in advance of our trip to Oahu, because we had heard nothing but good things about the cruise. They did not disappoint. From our meet and great with the captain to the final departure from the ship, everything was first class. The entire crew was extremely friendly and very accommodating. Our server, Germese, could not have been any nicer and very attentive. The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing. We also enjoyed the live entertainment during and after dinner. It did start to rain as we were heading back to the dock, but the crew took very good care of us and walked us out to our transportation with umbrellas. Would definitely cruise again if we get back to Waikiki. We would certainly recommend the Star of Honolulu to anyone who wants to be treated perfectly. Aloha!
The actual parasailing time was less than 10 minutes, but it was a fun and very satisfying tour. I highly recommend this activity.
実際のパラセーリングの時間は10分も無かったですが、楽しくて大満足のツアーでした。オススメのアクティビティです。
In the morning, I was a bit worried because it was very early, but the guide arrived on time and was very energetic, so I didn't get bored on the bus. We were able to jump from the boat and see dolphins, and the local staff, who are also professional hula dancers, showed us wonderful hula dances on the boat.
There were some people who got seasick, but the hamburgers they made on the boat were simple yet delicious! I felt like I wanted to swim more in the ocean, but it was a lot of fun.
朝、とても早かったので少し心配でしたが、ガイドさんも遅れずに来てもらえし、朝から、とても元気なガイドさんだったので、バスでも退屈しませんでした。 船から、飛び込み、イルカを見ることもできましたし、フラダンスのプロでもある現地スタッフの方々が船の上で素敵なフラダンスも見せてくれました。
船酔いされていた方もいらっしゃいましたが、船の上で作ってくれた、ハンバーガーはとても素朴でしたが美味しかったです! もっと海で泳ぎたかった気もしますが、とても楽しかったです。
Thank you for joining Dolphin & You! We're glad to hear that you felt the dolphins and the aloha spirit of Hawaii. Please come back to see the dolphins and our staff again!
ドルフィン&ユーへのご参加ありがとうございます!イルカやハワイのアロハを感じていただけたようで嬉しいです。是非またイルカ、そして、私たちスタッフにも会いにきてください。
I have a fear of heights and I'm not a good swimmer, so I was feeling anxious when I joined at my partner's invitation. We were on the same trip as a foreign couple, and the captain was also a foreigner, which made me worried about the language barrier. However, both the shuttle staff and the captain, despite their limited Japanese, were kind and communicated clearly!
When it was time for the main event, I wondered if it would be okay to sit in such a cramped space, but before I knew it, we were already flying up to the sky! It was so refreshing, and the enjoyment overshadowed any fear I had (laughs).
At the end, there was a splashdown into the sea, making it a tour that kept us entertained until we reached land! It was the best!
高所恐怖症、泳ぎが苦手で不安募る中パートナーの誘いで参加。外国人夫婦と同じ回で船長さんももちろん外国の方で言葉に不安を感じましたが、送迎担当の方も船長さんも片言の日本語ではあるものの優しく・わかりやすく対応していただけました!
いざ本番!こんな座るところもない感じで大丈夫なの!?と思いつつ、気づけばもう空まで飛んでいました^_^とても爽快で、恐怖感なんかよりも楽しさが前面に出ていました(笑)
最後は海にポチャンの演出もあり、陸に着くまで飽きないツアーでした^ - ^!!最高!
This tour is安心できる with no rocking of the boat. The best seats are on the right side facing the direction of travel. Although it is stated that the meal is a light snack, it turned out to be a buffet, so you can eat as much as you want. One drink is included, and if it's a soft drink, you can enjoy unlimited refills.
船は揺れもなく安心できるツアーです。
座る席は進行方向に向いて右側が最高です。食事も軽食とは書いてありますが
バイキングになっているので食べ放題でした。
1ドリンクは付いていますがソフトドリンクであれば飲み放題です。
The pickup to the boat ride and the activities were fine, but on the way back, I was forgotten and dropped off past the hotel. I immediately informed the driver, but I was taken back to the boat dock, resulting in over an hour of lost time! Since it was the last day and time was limited, I asked several times for a U-turn, but in the end, they didn't make the U-turn.
ピックアップからボート乗車、アクティビティまではOKでしたが、帰りに混載車から降ろし忘れられてホテルを過ぎてしまったのですぐにドライバーに伝えたのですが、そのままもう一度ボート乗り場まで連れて行かれて1時間以上のタイムロス!最終日で時間が限られていたので何度かUターンする様に話したが、結局Uターンはしてもらえず。
excellant staff & fun activity for families
would recommend to all
I used it at 150m! However, the other members of the group were at different heights, but I didn't feel much of a difference. The staff may not speak Japanese very well, but they really know how to get everyone excited! It was cloudy, but the view from above was amazing! I was picked up at 8:30 and returned to the hotel just before 11, which I think is great because you can have a quick experience and still do something different in the afternoon.
They ask if you want to take pictures before flying, so if you request it, they will take photos for you with their camera. The photos cost $30, and you get a memory card. I'm not sure if that's expensive or cheap, but there are some fun pictures, and I don't think it's too high at all.
150mで利用しました!が、グループのほかの方達は違う高さでしたが、差はあんまり感じませんでした。
しかしスタッフの方たちは日本語うまくないですが、すごく盛り上げてくれます!
曇っていましたが、空からの景色は最高でした!8時30分にピックアップされホテルに戻ったのが11時前でサクッと体験して午後も違うことができるのもいい点だと思います。
飛ぶ前に写真とるか?と聞かれますので、そこでお願いすると(スタッフの一眼で)写真とってくれました。
写真は30ドルでメモリーカード一枚もらえます。高いか安いかわかりませんが、面白い写真もあるし全然高くはないと思います。
We participated with my 5-year-old daughter in the 90m experience. We rode together, and my daughter enjoyed it without being scared at all! It seems she had a great time even with the splashes from the sea! We also purchased a commemorative photo, making it a wonderful family trip memory. The driver was fun, which was great. I plan to book here again next time!
5歳の娘と3人で90mで参加しました。3人で乗りましたが、娘もこわがる事もなく楽しんでいました!海ぽちゃも手加減してもらえて楽しかったようです!記念になる写真も購入して、最高の家族旅行の思い出となりました。ドライバーさんも楽しい方で良かったです。次回もこちらで申し込もうと思います!
I'm really glad I participated! The clarity of the ocean was amazing, and I encountered a pod of about 40 dolphins, which was so exciting!! I even got to see sea turtles and whales, it was the best experience ever! The staff really got everyone pumped up, and I was able to enjoy the whole time with maximum energy, right up to the final dance. I will definitely participate again next time!
However, we weren't blessed with completely clear weather; the sun peeked out occasionally. It was a bit chilly when we got out of the water, so I recommend wearing a wetsuit if it's cloudy (you can rent one on the day). If you tend to get seasick, make sure to get a good night's sleep the night before! There were quite a few young people who seemed to be feeling seasick.
本当に参加して良かったです!海の透明度も素晴らしく、イルカ40匹くらいの群れに遭遇して大興奮!!海ガメやクジラまでも見れて最高でした(^^)スタッフの方も盛り上げてくれて、最後のダンスまでテンションMAXで過ごすことが出来ました。絶対また次回も参加します!
ただ天気は快晴には恵まれず、時より陽が出る感じだした。海から出ると少し肌寒かったので、もし曇っていたらウェットスーツ着用をオススメ(当日借りられます)。船酔いする人は前日の睡眠はきちんと取って下さいね!結構船酔いされていた若い方が多かったです(^_^;)
Aloha! Sato-san,
Thank you very much for participating in the Dolphin University Tour! We are truly happy to have been able to help you create memories in Hawaii! We also have a repeat visitor program, so please come back and visit us again!
Dolphin Office
Aloha! さとさん様
この度はイルカ大学ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました!さとさん様のハワイでも思い出作りのお手伝いができたこと、心より嬉しく思います!
リピーター制度もございますので、ぜひまた遊びに来てくださいね!
イルカオフィス
The English guide was wild and interesting without being difficult to understand. The boat rocked quite a bit until we got out to sea, and there was a lot of thrill being pulled up into the air, but it was fun. The views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from above were also amazing, making it a truly great experience.
英語ガイドの方でしたが分かりづらいこともなくワイルドで面白かったです。沖に行くまで船がかなり揺れて、また上空に上がるまで船で引っ張られるのでかなりスリルはありますが楽しかったです。そして上空からみたワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドも素晴らしく、本当に良い経験になりました。
Our boys ended up doing the 650foot. They absolutely loved it. Company was professional and friendly. Boat was clean and nice. A wonderful experience even for the spectators.
The most awesome snorkelling experience at turtle canyon.
Sadly no whales to see(but v late in season) but we had spinner dolphins alongside the boat.
Great catamaran, fantastic captain and crew who helped us capture awesome videos.
Highly recommended! Great value for money. Book it!
The view of Waikiki from parasailing is exceptional!! I wanted to do it multiple times! They offered about 40 photos for $30, including an SD card, and the way they took the photos was great. Also, you can bring your smartphone and shoot your own videos. If you ask, they can also arrange for you to land in the water, or if you prefer not to get wet, they can accommodate that as well.
パラセイルから見るワイキキは格別です!!
何回もしたいと思いました!
30ドルで40枚くらいの写真をSDカード込みで販売もしてくれましたが、撮り方もよく最高です。
また、スマホなどの持ち込みも可能であるため、自分で動画も撮影したりもできますよ。
海水への着水もお願いしたらできますし、嫌なら濡らさないようにもしてくれます。
When we arrived by bus, it was still before opening time, so we waited in front of the entrance. There were various attractions like slides, and we had a good time overall, but since it wasn't very crowded, we ended up having some extra time until the meeting time for our return.
バスで現地に着くと開園時間がまだだったので入り口前で待ちました。スライダー等、いろいろとあったので一通り楽しめましたが、そんなに混んでいなかったので帰りの集合時間まで少し時間をもてあましてしまいました。
The father and their 3-year-old child entered the pool while the mother watched from a distance. The child seemed scared and cried, leading to a retreat to the poolside during the dolphin interaction time. However, when it was time for photos with the dolphins, the child finally stopped crying, and they were able to take pictures successfully. The dolphin instructor explained everything in English. The program details and instructions were clearly communicated by the Japanese staff. The photos taken can be purchased, and if you buy all of them, you also receive a cute USB with dolphin data. The father was able to take some unique dolphin photos as well. It seemed a bit scary for the 3-year-old, but there were older children who interacted well with the dolphins. Although the mother wanted to take photos herself, it was quite difficult since she was observing from a distance, making it hard to use her smartphone or digital camera. Although transportation was included, they took the bus back to Waikiki because they wanted to return early, which took 90 minutes.
3歳の子どもとパパとでプールに入り、ママは遠目からその姿を見ていました。
子どもは怖かったのか泣きじゃくり、イルカとの触れ合いタイムはプールサイドへ。。。
イルカとの写真の時にはようやく泣き止み、無事に写真は撮ることができました。
イルカのインストラクターさんは全部英語で説明です。
プログラムの説明ややり方は日本人スタッフのためわかりやすく教えてくれます。
とってくれた写真は購入でき、全部買うとかわいいイルカさんのUSBデータももらうことができます。
パパもパパだけのイルカ写真とれました。
3歳の子どもには少し怖かったようですが、もうちょっと大きなお子さんもいて、上手にイルカと触れ合っていました。
自分で写真を撮ろうと思ってもママは遠目からの見学のため、スマホやデジカメでの写真はかなり厳しいです。
送迎込でしたが、帰りは早く帰りたかったためバスでワイキキまで帰りましたが90分かかりました。
I was able to see the filming locations of the movie, which was a valuable experience. I had a fun day and would like to come back again.
映画の撮影場所を見ることができで、貴重な体験ができました。
1日楽しく過ごせて、また来たいと思いました。
I was fortunate to have a valuable experience. It was great to see wild dolphins right in front of me, and I enjoyed participating in the activities.
幸運にも恵まれて、貴重な体験ができました。野生のイルカを目の前で見れ、アクティビティも楽しく参加して良かったです。
Thank you for participating.
The dolphins appearing right in front of us might have been a result of Ishii-san's feelings being conveyed.
Please come to see us again.
Mahalo
ご参加ありがとうございます。
目の前にイルカたちが現れたのはいしーさんの思いが伝わったのかも。
是非また会いに来てください。
Mahalo
Since it was early February, it was a bit less crowded, and I was able to enjoy it thoroughly. The shuttle service was provided in Japanese, which made it easy to understand. Just a note that you can't bring in juice, but you can bring in water bottles.
2月上旬ということもあり、少し空いており十分楽しめました。送迎も日本語で行なっていただけて、わかりやすかったです。
ジュースは持ち込めず、水飲み持ち込み可なところだけ注意です。
I participated in parasailing at the strong request of a friend. The staff were cheerful and efficient. We went up into the air from the boat, and when returning, if you wish, you can touch the water before getting back on the boat. It looked like a lot of fun. The ride was comfortable, and it was enjoyable to watch others take their aerial strolls. I think it would be a lot of fun for those who like heights.
友達のたっての希望でパラセーリングに参加しました。
スタッフの方は陽気でテキパキ。
船の上から空中に上がって、戻るときに希望すれぱ海に一度着水してから船に戻れます。楽しそうでした。
乗り心地悪くないし、他の方が空中散歩をするのを見るのも楽しかったけど、
高いところが好きな人なら楽しいものだとおもいます。
The ship was large and had a relaxed atmosphere. The buffet was delicious. There was live music throughout the journey, which was pleasant and wonderful. I was able to see the whales spouting water multiple times, swimming, and diving with their tails up. It was exciting to wonder where they would appear and how long they would show themselves. However, the distance to the whales made it hard to feel their grandeur. I saw them several times, and it was great to see a mother and calf swimming together.
船は大きくてゆったりした感じ。
ビュッフェも美味しかったです。
乗船中ずーと生演奏の歌があり心地よく素敵でした。
クジラは何回も潮を吹いているところや泳いでいるところ、しっぽを上げて潜るところをみれました。どこに現れるかどのくらい見せてくれるか、はらはらドキドキでした。
ただクジラまで距離があり、クジラの迫力は感じられませんでした。
何回も見られたし、親子で泳いでいるのも見れたのでとても良かったです。
Nice ride, kind staff. No whales. There was a promise to have a free new cruise if whales were not spotted, but I did not see the lady, who had to organise that. So, bit disappointing all in all
I think there might be a mistake in the description or perhaps a different model, but I participated alone in a four-person helicopter with two people in front (including the pilot) and two in the back (maybe three?). The helicopter in the description also shows two people in front (including the pilot), so it must have been this one.
Since I was with a white father and son, I was pleasantly surprised to be given the first-class seat next to the pilot, which had a clear view down to the front windshield, without any additional option fees.
At the end of February, the weather was mostly cloudy, and there were strong winds and gusts at altitude. It felt like the pilot was constantly adjusting the controls to maintain the balance of the aircraft. Occasionally, the helicopter would drop suddenly, and the sensation of floating was exhilarating. When the helicopter tilted towards my side during the turns, I had to grip the handrail tightly.
Every now and then, when the sun peeked out, the ocean transformed into a vibrant blue, making me feel like, despite the season, Hawaii is amazing!
I wore a short-sleeve T-shirt with a long-sleeve T-shirt over it, plus a rain jacket for hiking, but towards the end, I felt a bit cold.
The helicopter flew past Diamond Head, either from the Waikiki Beach side or the Pearl Harbor side. If I could wish for something, it would be to make a turn after passing the summit so that we could see Waikiki Beach from even higher up behind Diamond Head. In other words, it might give you the privilege of looking down at Waikiki Beach from a higher vantage point, similar to the photos taken from other Diamond Head climbing tours. If you are fluent in English, you might want to negotiate for this.
The pilot was a cheerful and adorable woman who talked continuously during the flight. Despite the poor weather conditions for the season, I highly recommend this experience overall.
多分説明書きが間違ってるか、機種が違うんじゃないかと思うのですが、
パイロット含め前2人、後ろ2人(もしかしたら3人?)の4人乗りのヘリで
1人で参加しました。
説明のヘリ写真も前2人(パイロット含)ですので、配色含めこの機でした。
白人の父親と息子さんらしき方々と乗ったため、必然的にオプション料金なしにパイロットの隣のファーストクラス席、フロントガラスの斜め前下まで見える席にしてもらえ、嬉しい誤算でした。
2月末、天気は曇りがちで、上空は風強く突風も吹き、パイロットが操縦桿を
前後左右こまめに操作して機体のバランスを取っている感じでした。
時折スッと機体が落ちて、体が宙に浮く感じがたまらなかったです。
窓無しヘリで自分の方に機体を傾けて旋回されると、つり革を強く握り締めざるを得なかったです。
時折太陽が顔を出すと、海が一面鮮やかなブルーに変わり、季節外れでも
ハワイやべえ(さすが凄い)!って感じでした。
半袖Tの上に長袖T着て、さらに登山用雨具の上着を着ていましたが、最後の方は少し寒さを感じました。
ワイキキビーチ側、もしくは真珠湾側からダイヤモンドヘッドの頂上のすぐ脇を通り過ぎていくのですが、欲をいえば頂上を過ぎた辺りで一度ターンしてもらえればダイヤモンドヘッド頂上のさらに高い背後から頂上ごとワイキキビーチが観れたんだろうなと思います。
つまり他のダイヤモンドヘッド登頂ツアーでよく見るワイキキビーチを見下ろした写真を、さらに高い所から頂上ごと見下ろせる優越感があるかもしれません。
英語が堪能な方は交渉してみて下さい。
飛行中ずっと話し続けている陽気でかわいい女性パイロットでした。
時期的な天候の悪さを差し引いても総じて超おすすめです。
I participated with my parents. There was a problem with the hotel pickup (it was because we couldn't speak English...), and we got separated from my parents. Additionally, my son's luggage went missing (laughs). However, thanks to the prompt response from the staff, we were able to reunite with my parents and thoroughly enjoy whale watching, seeing whales multiple times. Also, my son's missing luggage was delivered to the hotel. I sincerely thank the staff, especially Emiko, for their help. The meals provided during the trip were ample, and after the watching ended, fresh fruits were added, which made me feel well taken care of.
You don't need to worry if you can't speak English (laughs). I would love to use this service again if I have the chance. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
両親と一緒に参加しました。ホテルピックアップでトラブルがあり(私達が英語が出来なかったせいですが…)両親と離れ離れに、、、更に息子の荷物も行方不明に(笑)しかしスタッフさんの迅速な対応のお陰で両親とも合流でき、ホエールウォッチングも満喫、クジラも何度も見ることが出来ました。そして、行方不明になっていた息子の荷物もホテルまで届けていただきました。日本人スタッフの恵美子さん他、スタッフ方々に心から御礼申し上げます。乗船中の食事は十分用意されていますし、ウォッチングが終わった後にはフルーツ等が新たに足されて本当に行き届いているなと感じました。
英語が話せなくても大丈夫です。(笑)
機会があればまた利用したいです。
楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。
AC was our guide for this tour and he was funny and full of information. The lunch at the waterfall was not the best and very limited. We heard from other people that the lunch at the burger place was very good. It started to rain right after lunch which cut short afternoon activities. AC took us to the Dole plantation to try to make up for the rain. AC really tried to make the day better for us.
Joe was our tour guide for the Missouri tour and he was awesome. He took us below deck to see the heart and soul of the ship. We learned so much from Joe any history buff would love this tour.
Our tour guide was Amy and she was awesome. Her knowledge of how the show is created and the actors was greater than any expectation we had. Seeing the McGarrett house and meeting the owner was the highlight of the tour for us. Both the owner of the house and Amy were absolutely wonderful. I think the best tour of our vacation.