Reviewed by: SHO
I had my first experience at the age of sixty. I was a bit anxious before getting on the boat, but once we started, I forgot all about it. This time, I participated with my wife. Since we were in Waikiki, we had a great view of Diamond Head and the city of Honolulu. The instructions were in English, but they also spoke a little Japanese, which made me feel at ease. The blue of the ocean and the blue of the sky were amazing, and without the sound of the wind, I truly felt like a bird. I would love to experience this again if I have the chance.
Lastly, I was a bit flustered when a foreigner prepared a tip, but I think it would be good if that was clearly stated. I went this time for my son's wedding, and I was able to have a wonderful experience.
初めての体験を、還暦にしました。ボートに乗る前はやや不安でしたが、スタートしたら忘れてしまいました。今回はワイフと参加しました。ワイキキですので、ダイアモンドヘッドやホノルルの町が一望。説明は英語でしたが、片言の日本語でも話してくれたので安心でした。海の青さと空の青さが素晴らしく、風の音も無く本当に鳥に成った気分でした。機会が有れば何度でも体験してみたいです。
最後に、外国人がチップを用意したので慌てましたが、明記して頂けたら良いと思いました。今回は息子の結婚式で行きましたが、素晴らしい体験をする事が出来ました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/08 |
Reviewed by: れん
Even though we went to Hawaii, at the beach, it felt like we were just soaking in the ocean as if we were in a hot spring while holding onto a float... The hotel pool had a "no diving" rule with large floats...
Since we came to this tropical island, we signed up for this tour so that our fifth-grade child could have fun. It's a bit far from Waikiki, but the shuttle service made us feel secure♪ Not only the kids, but the adults also had a great time and enjoyed themselves. When I asked my child, "What is your favorite memory of Hawaii?" the answer was that this tour was the most fun! I want to go again!☆
Even our family members who can't speak any English enjoyed themselves without any issues♪
せっかくハワイに行っても海では
『浮輪につかまってはいるものの、温泉に入ってるかのように海に浸かってるだけ』…。
ホテルのプールは『大きな浮輪・飛び込み禁止』…。
せっかく常夏の島にきたんだから小学5年生の子供がはしゃげるようにとこのツアーに申し込みました。
ワイキキからは遠いけど送迎もあるので安心♪
子供だけでなく大人も十分、はしゃいで楽しめました。
子供に『ハワイの思い出は?』と聞くと、このツアーが一番楽しかった!また行きたい! という答えが返ってきます☆
英語が全く話せない我が家のメンバーでも不自由なく楽しめました♪
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/06 |
Reviewed by: satomi.
We participated as a group of three women. One of us was a complete beginner, while the other two had only tried it a few times. However, it was our first time surfing in Hawaii... The price was affordable, we wanted to learn from locals, and transportation was included!
While the instructions were in English, I think it would be fine even for those who don't understand English. (There were also people who could speak Japanese.)
In any case, I highly recommend it! The instructors are kind and will definitely help beginners stand up on the board. However, if you prefer a slower pace and more thorough instruction, it might be better to avoid group sessions.
女子3人で参加しましたぁ。
一人はまったくの初心者で、あと2人は数回やった事があるぐらいです。でも、HAWAIIでサーフィンするのは初めてなので・・・。価格も安いし、地元の人に教えてもらいたいし、送迎もついてたので!
教えてもらっている時は英語でしたケド英語が分からない人でも大丈夫だと思いますよー。
(日本語が話せる方もいたので。)
とにかくオススメです!
優しく教えてくれるし、初めての人でも絶対に立てます。
ただ、もっとゆっくりと、しっかり教えて欲しい方などは、グループ参加じゃナイ方が良いかもしれませんね。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went parasailing for the first time in Hawaii, and it was fantastic.
I chose the standard plan, and the view of Waikiki from above was great, with a very pleasant breeze.
Since you'll be in the sun, it might be better to go early in the morning or in the evening.
The staff was very accommodating, and I had a great time.
初めてのハワイで初めてパラセイリングをしましたが、
非常に良かったです。
スタンダードプランでしたが、うえから見るワイキキの
景色もよく、風が非常に心地よかったです。
日差しを受けるので、朝早くか夕方が良いかも知れません。
スタッフの対応もよく楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Andrea -- Chicago, IL
My parents flew to Hawaii for the first time and I wanted to make sure they were greeted the "Aloha Way" with a beautiful, fresh Hawaiian Lei.
Before they left, I mentioned to them to pay attention for their names when they land in Hawaii. Amazing! The lady was waiting and my parents LOVED IT!! It started their vacation on a great note. My mom was so surprised and thrilled. She wore her lei all week!! It's been 10 days and the lei is still full bloom, fresh and gorgeous. I drove over to their house last night and saw it myself. She brought it back! She was so excited and the one point she made, "my lei was much bigger and fuller than everyone else's". She felt special. It was very nice. Thank you so much!! A million mahalo's!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/29 |
Reviewed by: kainosuke
It's a waste not to go surfing when you're in Hawaii! I decided to give it a try. As a result, even as a beginner, I was able to stand up on my first wave. The staff takes great care to ensure that everyone can stand up and ride the waves.
However, I noticed that two young Japanese girls were being hit on by the staff. I recommend this experience for those who don't mind that sort of thing and can enjoy it as part of the fun. If you participate as a couple, you probably won't have to worry about such things.
It seems that the staff can speak basic Japanese. Even those who are worried about their English can enjoy themselves without any concerns. The price is likely high because it's aimed at Japanese tourists. Well, you can enjoy it at a reasonable price for what you get.
せっかくハワイに行くのにサーフィンをしないなんて勿体ない!と思って利用しました。結果、初心者でも初めての波で立てました。必ず立って波に乗れるように、スタッフが至れり尽くせりの世話をしてくれます。
が、若い日本人の女の子(2人連れでした)はスタッフにナンパされていました。そういうことを気にしない人、それも含めて楽しめる人に勧めです。カップルで参加すれば、そういった心配もないでしょう。
スタッフは簡単な日本語ならみんなできるようです。英語が心配な人でも安心してたのしめます。値段が高いのは日本人向けだからでしょう。まあ、お値段なりに、お手軽に楽しめます。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/26 |
Reviewed by: みー
This is a repeat♪ Three years ago, there was a Japanese male staff member (he was very fun and nice, but I wonder where he went...?) who is no longer there (crying). This time, the person in charge did not speak Japanese, which was disappointing.
Also, three years ago, I was able to experience activities in a beautiful pool with an ocean view, but this time it was just a regular pool located inside the park (sad).
However, overall, I was able to interact with dolphins, and it was very enjoyable and satisfying, so if I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate.
リピートです♪3年前に参加した時にいた日本人の男性スタッフさん(とても楽しくていい人だったんですがどちらに行かれたのでしょうか・・・?)がいなくなっていました(泣)今回は日本語ができない方が担当でしたので残念でした。
また、3年前の時は、海の見える綺麗なプールでアクティビティーを体験できましたが、今回はパークの中の方にある普通のプールでした(悲)
でも、トータルすると、イルカともふれあえて、とても楽しく満足できましたので、またハワイに行く機会がありましたら参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/24 |
Reviewed by: mami
It was interesting to see the submarine rise to the surface. Also, it was a great experience since you don't often get to see underwater. I was able to see a sea turtle too. It was a good experience.
潜水艦が浮かび上がってくるところがまず面白かった。
また、それ以外にも、海の中をみることってあまりない経験なのでよかったです。
海がめもみることができたし。いい経験です。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Hiroe
I had my first encounter with wild dolphins!
While enjoying the peaceful scenery, I headed to Waianae Harbor on the west side of Oahu! After about five minutes out on the boat in the clear, beautiful sea, we got ready to swim. While changing into a wetsuit (top half) and life jacket with careful instructions, a pod of dolphins appeared!
A group of dolphins was gracefully swimming slowly near the boat! There were about 20 to 30 of them in total. Some dolphins even jumped energetically! Upon closer inspection, I saw baby dolphins jumping too!!!
It seems I was lucky this time, as the pod performed near the boat for over 30 minutes. Those who swam closer could even hear the dolphins' calls♪
After that, we went snorkeling at a place called "Dragon Palace," which is full of sea turtles! A sea turtle came right next to the boat, so I was really glad to see it up close.
The BBQ on the boat after getting tired from all the excitement and the hula performed by the local staff was also great.
Thank you for this precious experience!
初めて野生のイルカに会ってきました!
のどかな風景を眺めつつ、オアフ島西部ワイアナエ・ハーバーへ!透き通っててきれいな海をボートで沖へ5分ほど行ったところで、泳ぐ準備をしました。丁寧な説明を受けながら、ウェットスーツ(上半身)とライフジャケットに着替えていたら、イルカの群れが!
ボートの近くをイルカの群れが優雅にゆ~っくりと泳いでいるんです!合計で20~30頭くらいかな?中には勢いよくジャンプを披露してくれるイルカも!よーく見たら、赤ちゃんイルカも一緒にジャンプ!!!
今回はラッキーだったみたいで、イルカの群れがボート近くで30分以上パフォーマンスを披露してくれてました。近くまで泳いでいった人は、イルカの鳴き声とかも聞こえたんだとか♪
その後、竜宮城と呼ばれるウミガメが沢山いるところでシュノーケリング!ボートすぐ横にウミガメがでてきてくれたので、すごく近くで見れてよかったです。
はしゃぎ疲れた後の船上BBQでの腹ごしらえやロコスタッフによるフラもよかったです。
貴重な体験を有難うございます!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon this time.
At my husband's request, we booked Atlantis.
On the day of the trip, it was clear and sunny, and we took a blue shuttle bus to the beach in the Ala Moana area where there was a pier.
We started at 10 AM, and there were many Japanese people.
The staff were also Japanese, and their explanations were easy to understand.
After boarding the boat, it took about ten minutes to reach the location of the submarine.
The sea sparkled, and we had a great view of Diamond Head!
When we boarded the submarine, it was almost full inside.
The one-hour underwater exploration was mystical, and the 10 AM tour included explanations in Japanese, making it easy to understand the names of tropical fish and the sunken ships in the sea.
We were also able to see sea turtles!
The round trip on the boat made me a little seasick, but it became a wonderful memory.
今回ハネムーンでハワイに行きました。
旦那さんの希望で、アトランティスを予約しました。
当日は快晴で、青い送迎バスにてアラモアナ方面のビーチへいくと桟橋がありました。
私たちは10時開始でしたが、日本人の方が多かったです。
スタッフの方も日本人で説明も分かり易かったです。
船に乗り込み潜水艦がある場所まで役10分。
海がきらきらとして、ダイヤモンドヘンドもばっちり望めました!
いざ潜水艦へ乗り込むと艦内はほぼ満席でした。
1時間の海底探検は神秘的でした、10時の回は日本語での説明つきで熱帯魚の名前や海の沈んでいる船等の解説は分かりやすかったです。
海がめも見ることができました!
往復の船はちょっぴり船酔い気味でしたが、とてもいい思い出になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Michael Campos
i wanted to do something special for my girlfriend's birthday during our stay in Oahu.... Turns out it was a success!!!!
I booked the 3 star dinner w/ special occasion feature for my girl and I. The food was great! loved the lobster and steak... our waitress Jasmine was great also! It didnt take very long for us to get our plates.... The view of diamond head was amazing... When it was time for sunset, we headed up to the observation deck, WHAT A SIGHT!!!! We took a couple of photos and one of the other guests offered to take a photo op for us.... After seeing the picture she took of us, we realized what that picture could be! "something much more." as in, a Save the Date type of photo..... My girlfriend has an idea of what I was up to to since i mentioned the photo as a save the date type of picture but shes gonna be surprised when I pop the question in the near feature!!!!! THEN she can finally say that we can use this photo for our SAVE THE DATE picture!!!
thanks for the g
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/16 |
Reviewed by: 成田達哉
We participated in the Dolphin Encounter as a family of four. I was initially worried about whether it would be okay for my one-year-old and four-year-old, but once it started, they were thrilled to see the dolphins up close! The instructor spoke English, but it wasn't a problem. A staff member provided explanations in Japanese. While everyone was taking photos, they allowed us to touch the dolphins and kept us engaged with various activities. The water in the pool is a bit cold, so I recommend wearing a rash guard or similar. The area isn't very large, so I think you'll have plenty of time to explore during the tour. It's a unique experience that you can't have in Japan, so I highly recommend it.
家族4人でドルフィン・エンカウンターに参加しました。
1歳の子供と、4歳の子供ではじめは大丈夫かな?と
心配していましたが、始まると間近でみるイルカに大興奮!
インストラクターの方は英語でしたが問題はありません。
サブの方が日本語で説明してくれました。
皆さんが写真を撮る間も、イルカに触らせてくれたり、
あきさせない工夫をしてくれました。
プールの中は少し冷たいのでラッシュガードなど
着ていた方が良いと思います。
園内もさほど広くないのでツアー内で十分見学できると思います。
日本では体験できないのでお勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very educational, to see it up close and personal makes you realize the sacrifice that was made for our freedom.
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Lilly
This was nice after such a long flight. Seeing our names when we got of the plane and being escorted to the bagage claim was nice, the leis were so beautiful and everyone commented on them asking us where we got them. They were WAY WAY nicer then the ones they sold at booths in the airport. I recommend this if you are celebrating something special or if it is your first time in Hawaii. Loved it :) They lasted days!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Lilly
We did the sunset cruise and it was great. We walked to the marina from our hotel (Marriott Beach Club) and were surprised how friendly the staff on board was. They were always offering us drinks and chatting with us. Sitting on the net of the boat was fun and the sunset was romantic. I had champagne and my finance had the cruise's "special" drink which had 3 shots of rum in it. The experience was romantic but a family would enjoy this too. There were a few groups of friend on board that seemed to enjoy themselves. It is a nice end to the day, not too expensive, and very relaxing. Recommended for everyone!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the first time every for either one of us to go parasailing. What a great time. The staff was very helpful and made sure that we all felt safe before we went up. We only went up 700 feet next time (and yes there will be a next time) we will go up higher. Once you are in the air you get a birds eye view of Wakiki beach. Don't worry about bringing your camera up with you because the staff will take about 15 or so pictures of you while in the air for a small fee. We also like the fact that you get lifted from the boat itself and not being pulled from the beach. The staff also keeps any eye on you while you are in the air to be sure that you are safe at all times.
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was interesting to experience the sirens during the dive on the submarine for the first time. There weren't many fish while submerged, but there were a lot of fish around some sunken ships we encountered. The water was a beautiful marine blue.
初めての潜水艦で、潜水時のサイレンなど面白かった。
潜航時はあまり魚はいなかったけど、時々ある沈没船などには多くの魚がいました。
水がマリンブルーでとても綺麗でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Charity
Captain Bob's was one of the highlights of our trip. The crew was very laid back and extremely helpful (served us beer in the water). One girl even got stung by a jellyfish and the captain carried her all the way back to the boat and immediately rendered first aid. 60 of us total and it was not crowded at all. Burgers were good, people were awesome and the snorkeling was spectacular. Saw a few turtles and other beautiful fish. Volleyball on the sandbar was pretty fun too!! All in all my husband and I really had a great time. Would highly recommend it to anyone!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/12 |
Reviewed by: monica
The ride from Waikiki was long, but the driver entertained us with great facts. The hike to the waterfall was nice. Unfortunately there seemed to not be enough time to do two activities in the morning. We hiked back down to the beach and only had enough time to jump in the water before pick up. I missed jumping off the rocks:( The kayak was relaxing and provided us with a great tan!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very friendly staff. Had a great time...very entertaining and views were amazing. Definately recommend this as a perfect way to see Waikiki from a different angle.
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had an amazing time on the Sunset Cruise. Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. It was a fantastic setting to propose to my girlfriend!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/11 |
Reviewed by: アルセウス
We didn't see many fish, but the submarine was unusual, so the children were very happy.
魚はあまり見れませんでしたが潜水艦はめずらしいので子供たちは大喜びでした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Lynn B
Our trip to Oahu began beautifully when Amanda met us at the airport with the lovely Hawaiian leis and sweet Aloha. These are gorgeous real flowers and they lasted the entire week we were there. Amanda was very cheerful and kind, took us to get our baggage and made sure we knew how to get a taxi to our hotel. She chatted about some local area attractions and was a welcoming start to our vacation. Landing in a strange place for the first time, it was nice to see someone there waiting for us and welcoming us to their area. Makes the Hawaiian vacation authentic and what we all think of when we think of Hawaii. Thanks, Amanda!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We have been to Oahu a couple of times and wanted to do something different this time. We really enjoyed our ATV tour. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. The tour guide was friendly and informative. We recommend the 2 hour tour so you can go further back in the mountains. You don't have to have any ATV experience. We really recommend this tour.
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Gaylene Erato
I highly recommend this activity for everyone! Would and WILL do this again!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/04 |
Reviewed by: trevor
the parasailing itself wasnt bad but the staff needs alot of work,..particularly the driver of the shuttle..he was extremely rude and while the parasailing/ boat crew wasnt exactly the most pleasent or talkative they knew what they were doing and they were professional.
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Barton party
This is a must do for first time travelers to Hawaii!! They were waiting on us as we got off the plane, hold a sign with our names on it!! It was a great experience!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Cecelia
Makani Kai has one of the best reputations for safety in the islands. Knowing that, the experience of flying over the island of Oahu was quite enjoyable and relaxing. The pilot and ground crew are efficient and courteous. Easy to find if you drive yourself with available free parking!
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| Posted on: | 2009/08/31 |
Reviewed by: のぞみ
All the attractions were interesting, but I was surprised by the intensity of the waves in the wave pool; it left the biggest impression on me. The large waves are incomparable to the wave pools I've been to in Japan. If you let your guard down, you might get knocked over by the waves and get hurt.
I also participated in a bodyboarding lesson in this big wave pool. It's fun, but for someone like me, an older woman, or for young children in elementary school, it can be physically demanding. The waves are really big, so it can be a bit dangerous; I saw several people who had fallen over and gotten scrapes.
The barbecue lunch was nothing special, but the fruit was delicious. Considering that the only other lunch options available were expensive hot dogs and hamburgers, I thought, "Well, that's okay."
Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought in, and there was an explanation on the bus that bags would be checked at the entrance, but in the end, my bag went unchecked.
どのアトラクションも面白かったのですが、波がくるプールの波の荒さにびっくり、一番印象に残りました。
日本で行ったことのある波プールとは比較にならない大波です。気を抜いてると波に倒されて怪我しそうです。
この大波のプールでボディーボードレッスンっていうのにも参加しました。楽しいですが、私のようなおばさんや小学校低学年の子供には体力的にきついです。ほんとに大波なのでちょっと危険でもあり、ひっくりかえって擦り傷をつくっている人を何人か見かけました。
バーベキューランチはぱっとしませんが、フルーツはおいしかったです。これ以外に買えるランチが値段の高いホットドッグやハンバーガーしかないことを考えると、ま、いいか、って感じ。
食べ物飲み物は持ち込み禁止で、入り口でバッグをチェックしますってバスの中で説明がありましたが、結局バッグはノーチェックで入れました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/08/27 |
Reviewed by: のぞみ
It feels really nice. There were four groups of guests on one boat. From the time we were picked up by the tour bus until we were taken back to the hotel, there wasn't much waiting time, and we enjoyed cruising while waiting for our turn on the motorboat.
すごく気持ちいいです。1つのボートに4組の客でした。ツアーバスでピックアップしてもらってからホテルに送ってもらうまで、さほど待ち時間もなく、モーターボートに乗って順番待ちをしている間もクルージングとして楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/08/26 |
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