Reviewed by: Tatiana Johnson
My overall experience aboard the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise ship was fantastic! I went with my 7-year old son and he had a blast as well. His favorite part of the evening was going up and down the stairs from one deck to another exploring. And my favorite part was... the view of the Hawaiian sun disappearing behind the endless horizon. :)
We chose the all-you-can-eat crab dinner, and it was literally “all-you-can-eat!” The spirit-of-aloha-filled staff member was cruising along the dining area asking who else would like some more crab legs until the guests could not say a "yes" any more. The quality of food and entertainment were superb.
It was my first cruise dinner, so I did not know what to expect. A funny jokes-filled driver picked us up in a luxury motorcoach bus and upon arrival to Aloha Tower, an elegant staff representative escorted us to the ship. The tables were set beautifully with an orchid in the middle of the dinner plate.
I would definitely recommend this experience both to tourists and to those who live in Hawaii!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/02 |
Reviewed by: C & K Hartz
This tour made us reflect on the significance of this sacred memorial for all
armed forces and what they do to keep us safe. We could reflect on the fact that people forget themselves and do whatever it takes in a time of need and unite toward a common goal. This site is not just about the US but about all nations of the world coming together to strive for peace.
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| Packages: | Gold Tour with Picnic Deli Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/20 |
Reviewed by: C & K Hartz
Excellent guided tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and went out of her way to make sure we had a great day.
The use of a dashboard ipad made each location come to life accompanied by the episode clip. Her knowledge of the Series and actors was unbelievable.
Thank you!
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Tatiana Johnson
Thanks to Hawaiian Parasail our entire family of four had a fantastic bonding experience on a breezy September Saturday afternoon. What a unique way to spend quality time together--up in the air overseeing the entire city of Honolulu while watching fish passing right under us in the crystal clear Hawaiian waters.
We had celebrated our younger son’s fifth birthday the weekend before, and taking him parasailing was definitely the best gift he received. In fact, he was waiting for this day since he was two! We moved to Hawaii almost three years ago, and ever since then, my little Daniel was dreaming of parasailing. Due to the age restrictions, however, we had to wait till he turned five. So, just a few days after his fifth birthday, this boy’s dream came true.
I would definitely recommend this experience to others. The captain and the crew were very professional and friendly. They took pictures of us that I will frame and put up on the wall in our living room. What unique shots!
We received detailed instructions on what to do, and by the way, for the Japanese travellers, there is a Japanese safety briefing in their own language. The feet dip is a must! The captain is very sensitive and if a guest asks not to be dipped, he will follow the instructions 100 percent. My boys were not scared of being dipped at all, and as soon as we came back to shore, both of them asked when we would be able to repeat the adventure! Thank you, Hawaiian Parasail for giving us these unforgettable memories.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
Reviewed by: ぶんぶん
My first time in Hawaii,
I participated with my husband, feeling excited.
The Japanese-speaking guide, the beautiful sunrise, the clear ocean,
wild dolphins, sea turtles, and rays.
Everything became the best memory.
The crew was all very friendly,
and you could feel the teamwork.
I recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case, even for those who usually don’t get seasick!
There was someone who looked like they were struggling in a sitting position on the boat, saying, "I’ve never been seasick before..." with teary eyes. Better safe than sorry!
After all, we’re dealing with wild dolphins.
Of course, there are times when you might not see them.
However, no tour guarantees that you will see wild dolphins.
It seemed like it was a tough day for us too,
and we didn’t see them much, but we still had a great time otherwise, so I was very satisfied.
The guide, Tairiku, was really funny!
I will definitely participate again when I go to Hawaii.
初めてのハワイ、
ドキドキしながら夫婦で参加しました。
日本語でのガイド、綺麗な朝日、透き通る海、
野生のイルカとウミガメにエイ。
何をとっても最高の思い出になりました。
クルーの方もみんなとっても仲良し、
チームワークを感じます。
「いつも、船酔いしないから大丈夫」という人でも念のため酔い止めを飲む事をオススメします!
キラキラの海の中、終始、船の中で辛そうに体育座りをしている人が「酔った事なかったのに…」と涙目でした。念には念を!
相手は野生のイルカです。
もちろん会えない時もあります。
ですがどこのツアーも野生のイルカに会える事を確約するツアーではないです。
私達の時も難しい日だったらしく
あまり会えませんでしたがそれ以外でも楽しませてもらえたので大満足です。
ガイドのタイリクさんとっても面白い方でした!
ハワイに行く時はまた必ず参加します。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016/7/15~12/31) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Sandra Tesch
Such a fun excursion! I went with my family and this was fun for everyone. We got to see sea turtles and all sorts of native fish! The fish even came right up next to the boat. They took us out to where they saw dolphins the other day and while we didn't see any it was still a beautiful view. The staff were fun and informative and the boat was very clean and well maintained. The staff were quick to point out any local landmarks or points of interest and were very funny. I would definitely recommend this!
Oh, and be sure to try the house cocktail! They don't skimp on their pours ;) I'd also recommend getting the souvenir cup, you get twice the drink for your ticket and a cool cup to remember your trip by!
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/26 |
Reviewed by: FYKYK
I tried it for the first time and challenged myself at a height of 150 meters! The view was beautiful, and it was definitely the right choice to go for 150 meters! I definitely want to do it again! It was a very valuable experience!
初めてやりましたが、高さ150mにチャレンジしました!
景色も綺麗で、150mにして正解でした!
またぜひやりたいです!とても貴重な時間でした!
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/27 |
Reviewed by: フラハワイ
I applied from Japan and was looking forward to it. However, the pickup scheduled for 9:00 did not arrive even after 20 minutes, and after confirming by phone, we waited another 20 minutes. The pickup finally arrived 40 minutes late. Moreover, the staff who came to pick us up didn't apologize at all and had an attitude as if to say, "Hurry up!" After arriving at the pool, we were inexplicably made to wait for nearly 15 minutes on the bus, which was extremely frustrating. How about improving your timing and organization a bit? I won't be using this service again.
日本から申し込みをして、楽しみにしてました。
ただ9時にピックアップの予定が20分過ぎても迎えが来ず、電話確認をしてからさらに20分。
迎えが来たのは予定時間より40分も遅れてのこと。
しかも迎えに来たスタッフは一言も謝りもせず、急げょ!みたいな態度。
プールに到着してからもバスの中で何故か15分近くも待たされイライラもピークです。
もう少し時間や体制を改善したらいかがでしょう?
次はもう使用しません。
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| Packages: | 冬のお得なキャンペーン!送迎付/1日パス |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/21 |
Reviewed by: ALOHA
Since it had been raining since morning, I thought there wouldn't be any fish, but I finally got to see a turtle that I had been longing to meet! It was so close that I was almost scared to touch it! I was really happy! (^^)
Dan-sensei was very good at Japanese, and we all laughed and had fun during the car ride there and back! (^^)
Next time I go to Hawaii, I want to join the tour of Hanauma Bay or a diving tour!
朝から雨が降っていたため、魚はいないかなと思っていたのですが、念願のカメに初めて会えました!
すごい近くにいて触れてしまいそうで怖いくらいでした!笑 すごい嬉しかったです(^^)
dan先生が日本語がとても上手で、行き帰りの車もみんなで笑って楽しかったです(^^)
またハワイに行く時はこちらのハナウマ湾のツアーもしくはダイビングのツアーに参加したいです!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. Although the weather was unfortunate, it was a very lucky day as we spotted one turtle off the backyard and another in the shallow area of the same backyard. We also saw a large moray eel swimming. Please consider joining our diving tour at Hanauma Bay next time. If the sea conditions are good, we will guide you along the beautiful route beyond the white buoy. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for sending the photos. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーに来ていただきまして、ありがとうございます。残念なお天気ではありましたが、この日はバックヤードの沖に亀が1匹、同じバックヤードの浅い所にも亀が1匹いてくれてとてもラッキーな日でした。大きなウツボが泳いでいるのも見れましたね。是非次回はハナウマ湾のダイビングツアーにもご参加下さい。ダイビングでは海のコンディションが良ければ、白ブイを超えて沖の綺麗なルートをご案内させていただきますよ。またお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。お写真を送っていただきましてありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: オオガミ グレン
The weather was nice, although a bit cold, but I borrowed a wetsuit, so I was glad I didn't get cold! I was able to see a lot of fish. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any turtles (^ - ^;
I was able to safely snorkel because I could leave my valuables and belongings in the guide couple's locked box. Thank you very much.
お天気が良くちょっと寒かったのですがウエットスーツを借りましたので、
身体が冷えず良かったです!
たくさんのお魚を見ることが出来ました。
残念なことにカメさんには会えませんでした(^-^;
貴重品や持ち物などはガイドの御夫妻のカギ付ボックスに預かって頂けましたので
安心してシュノーケルが出来ました。
有難うございました。
Thank you for joining our snorkeling tour. Although it's always summer in Hawaii, the water temperature has been dropping recently, so many participants have been very pleased with the wetsuit rentals. It was a bit of a rough day with higher waves, but you all did very well. Unfortunately, we didn't see any sea turtles, but I believe you got to see a large ulua (giant trevally). We hope to show you sea turtles on your next visit to Hawaii, so please come back for a rematch! Also, the photos taken during snorkeling are available on the Blue Hawaii Divers Facebook page, so feel free to download any you would like from there. Thank you very much, and take care! Mahalo!
この度は私達のシュノーケリングツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。常夏のハワイですが最近は水温が下がってきましたので、ウェットスーツのレンタルは皆様にとても喜んでいただいております。この日はちょっと波が高い日でしたが、とても上手に出来ていましたね。残念ながら海亀には会えませんでしたが、大きなウルア(カスミアジ)は見ていただけたかと思います。是非またハワイにお越しの際には海亀をお見せできればと思っておりますので、リベンジにいらしてくださいね!!それとシュノーケリングの時に写したお写真はブルーハワイダイバースのフェイスブックで公開していますので、欲しいお写真はそこからどうぞご自由にダウンロードしてくださいね。本当にありがとうございました。お体に気をつけて!!Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/17 |
Reviewed by: KOI
I was initially anxious about my first trip to Hawaii, but the guide was truly wonderful and the best part of the experience. She was a cheerful and friendly Japanese female guide who taught us everything with great care. I was also very satisfied to encounter sea turtles! It seems that the guide also offers scuba diving tours, so I would definitely like to request her for my next visit.
初めてのハワイツアーで最初は不安でしたが、まずガイドさんが本当にいい人で最高でした。日本人の明るく気さくな女性ガイドさんで一から丁寧に教えてもらえました☆
海亀にも出会えて大満足でした☆
ガイドさんはスキューバダイビングのガイドもしていただけるみたいなんで、次回は是非指名でお願いしたいです♪
Thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour yesterday! I am honored to receive such high praise!! We were able to see a turtle at Keyhole yesterday, and that was thanks to KOI for spotting it. Thank you for helping with my work. The two female guests who were with us were also very happy. It was a very friendly tour, and I enjoyed it as well. Please make sure to come for an experience dive next time you visit Hawaii. I look forward to seeing you again. Wishing you both happiness forever!!
昨日はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにご参加いただきまして、ありがとうございます!こんなに褒めていただけて光栄です!!昨日はキーホールで亀に会うことができたのですが、これはKOIさんが見つけてくれたんですよね。私の仕事を助けていただいてありがとうございました。ご一緒していたお二人の女性客の方も大喜びでしたね。とても和気あいあいとしたツアーで、私も楽しかったです。またハワイにお越しの際には今度は是非体験ダイビングに来てくださいね。またお会いできるのをお待ちしています。いつまでもお二人でお幸せに!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: KIM DAE WON
My son is 9 years old.
He can not use horse riding and atv.
but, we can use raptor atv with my son.
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| Packages: | 1 Hour Multi Passenger (until 03/31/2018) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: ちゃちゃ
In late November, the water temperature was a bit low, so I rented a wetsuit. Since it was morning, I think I wouldn't have enjoyed it if I hadn't worn one (^_^;) The guide, who spoke fluent Japanese, and the other staff members were all bright and friendly.
After heading out to sea for a while, we were able to encounter a lot of dolphins right away! We watched quietly without making any noise to avoid startling them. There was a briefing beforehand about the precautions when encountering dolphins and turtles. I thought it was wonderful that they showed consideration for the wildlife. We also saw about 3 or 4 turtles and around 4 rays. Plus, we even saw a double rainbow!ヽ(^0^)ノ
After that, we played on the slide from the boat and kayaked, then enjoyed hamburgers to wrap up the tour. I was just a bit hungry, so it was appreciated. Additionally, a group photo of everyone was sent via email, which I thought was a nice service.
The highlight of this tour is not just seeing dolphins from the boat, but being able to see wild dolphins up close! My first trip to Hawaii turned out to be a wonderful experience (*^o^*). I would definitely recommend it to my friends.
11月後半で、水温は少し低めなので、ウェットスーツをレンタルしました。朝ということもあり、しなかったら寒くて楽しめなかったと思います(^_^;)
流暢な日本語を話すガイドさんをはじめ、他のスタッフの方も明るく親切な方ばかりでした。
沖の方に出てしばらくするとすぐにたくさんのイルカに出会う事ができました!驚かさないよう、音をたてずにじーっと見ました。
事前に、イルカとカメに出会った時の注意事項の説明がありました。野生の生き物に対する配慮もあり、素晴らしい思いました。
そして、カメも3、4匹、エイも4匹ほど見ることが出来ました。あと、ダブルレインボーもヽ(^0^)ノ
その後、船からの滑り台やカヤックなどで遊んで、ハンバーガーをいただきツアー終了。ちょうど小腹がすいていたので有り難かったです。
あと、全員の集合写真がメールで送られてきていて、それも良いサービスだなと思いました。
船からイルカを見るのではなく、野生のイルカを間近に見れるのがこのツアーのポイントですね!
初ハワイ、素敵な旅行になりました(*^o^*)
友達にもすすめたいと思いました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Randall F.
This was a simply breathtaking afternoon. Oahu is extremely varied, with cliffs, valleys and beaches, alternating between shades of blue, green, white and red. You don't really notice it from the ground, but seeing it all from high above has given me a new appreciation for the island. Our pilot made us feel safe and secure the entire time, and the chance to do an exciting landing along a narrow ridge at the top of Ka'a'awa Valley only made the experience that much more incredible.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: くまもん
It was a windy day, so it was difficult to go out to the open sea, and we ended up snorkeling in the shallows. However, thanks to Mr. Dan's accurate guidance, we were able to see sea turtles about four times! Hanauma Bay has high transparency, and we were able to see many other fish as well, so I recommend this place for snorkeling!
風の強い日だったので、沖の方まで行くことが難しく浅瀬でのシュノーケリングになりましたが、ダン先生の的確なポイントでうみがめちゃんを4回くらい見ることができました!ハナウマ湾は透明度が高く、他にもたくさんのお魚が見れたので、シュノーケリング目的でしたらここをお勧めします!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. Recently, Hawaii has been experiencing strong winds, which have created some wave conditions. However, it’s during rougher conditions that sea turtles tend to come closer in, increasing your chances of seeing them! On this day, we were able to see multiple turtles both in the morning and afternoon. You can also observe various types of fish, so please consider joining our tour again when you visit Hawaii! If you’re interested, feel free to try out experience diving as well. Thank you! Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーに来ていただき、ありがとうございます。ここ最近のハワイは風が強く、そのために波もちょっとあったりのコンディションとなっています。ですが、このように沖が荒れている時の方がウミガメはインサイドに入ってきてくれますので、カメ会える確率は上がるんですよ!!この日は午前も午後も複数の亀さんが見れました。いろんな種類のお魚も観察できますので、是非またハワイにお越しの際には私達のツアーに来てくださいね!もし良ければ、体験ダイビングにも挑戦してみてください。ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Rashon
I'm glad I choose to celebrate birth on the island 30 years ago with Star of Honolulu. Best birthday ever!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: マリマリ
I joined this tour dreaming of beautiful sandy beaches on my first trip to Hawaii. However, due to strong winds, slightly high waves, and high tide, we couldn't see the sandbar at all. While I understand that the strong winds and high waves, along with poor water clarity, are due to the weather, I wish they had announced the high tide in advance since that is something that can be known beforehand. I was imagining a beautiful sandy beach, so I was very disappointed.
初めてのハワイで素敵な砂浜を夢見てこのツアーに参加しました。しかし、風が強く、波も少し高く、満ち潮だった為サンドバーは全く見れませんでした。風が強く、波も高くなり、海の透明度が悪いのは天候なので仕方ありませんが、満ち潮は事前に分かることなのでアナウンスしてもらいたかったです。綺麗な砂浜を想像していたので、非常にガッカリしました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, we sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the service you expected due to the bad weather on the day of the tour.
The water level at the sandbar varies significantly between high tide and low tide, so there may be times when the beach is not visible due to the tides. We would appreciate your understanding in this matter. We have posted a website on the tour page where you can check the tide conditions in advance, so please refer to it if you have the opportunity to participate again.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
We appreciate your understanding.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
しかしながら、当日は悪天候となりご期待に沿ったサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
サンドバーの水位は満潮と干潮で大きく異なりますので、潮の満ち引きの関係上砂浜が見えない場合もございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。事前に潮の状況を確認いただけるサイトをツアーページ上に掲載しておりますので、参加いただく機会がございましたらご参照ください。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: mcavalheiro
Great experience overall, from the ground crew to the flight. This is definitely thee best way to see the island and the best option if you are staying on the West Side of the island / Ko Olina resorts.
The pilot is very experienced, polite and knowledgeable. The flight was very exciting and gave us an amazing sights of the island. Even if you don't get a window seat you still get a great view. The aircraft have a two way communication between the pilot and the guest, so while he is talking storied about the location you can ask questions and he will answer.
Oahu is just an wonderful place, we saw Hanauma Bay; Diamond Head; Waikiki beach; Pearl Harbor; the unique Kaneohe bay and the sandbar; the mountains at Kualoa Ranch are mesmerizing, makes you feel like you are at Jurassic Park; the famous beaches on the North Shore, Kaena Point and the beautiful West Coast.
If you have the chance add the land on top of Kualoa Ranch mountains, the pilot surprised us with champagne, drinks and chocolate covered strawberries. Very romantic addition to the tour.
It's a long flight, make sure to bring a bottle of water and got to the bathroom before the flight.
I would recommend Paradise Helicopters to everybody!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: mcavalheiro
Without a question this is a 5 star experience. This is one of those moments in life you will never forget and will probably want to do again. The staff is very friendly and experienced and they have great respect for the ocean and its creatures. They gave us a safety briefing and explained what to expect with the sharks and what not do, first thing we heard was "keep all the negative associations with sharks at the shore, go in with an open mind".
We got to swim around Sandbar & Galapagos sharks ranging from 5-10 feet, absolutely mind blowing. Some of them were curious and came close to us! It was a little scared first, but the guide kept us safe during the whole time. While we were enjoying that magical moment another crew member took great pictures of the encounter.
Absolutely a must-do activity if you are in Hawaii. I would love to go out with the Islandview Hawaii crew again!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Dave
Overall experience was fantastic. Felt like a condensed cruise trip. Need to make sure you don't eat the trip away because they keep bringing food and before you know it you are back to the dock. Good entertainment staff.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Eric James elizondo
This place at gunstock ranch was amazing the workers there were supportive right off the back. The greeting felt like home, no worries even though we were late due to the place due to traffic the team was very understanding. The 10,000 acre ranch was nice riding cowgirl and McAllen and being followed bullet the donkey was very romanctic. The horses were very easy to ride our tour guide did a good job telling us a little about the ranch what they have to offer and how we can learn a little about HAWAII history there. Me and my wife will most diffently want to come back and do the night dinner I'd enjoy this again prob try the advance racing of horses.
Aloha Eric, Mahalo for taking the time to review your ride. We are so happy to hear that you felt at home. How fun that our donkey, Bullet decided to ride along too. We hope you get to get to come back soon both the dinner and advanced rides are fun :) Mahalo
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Scenic Ride [1 hour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The tour was great but just one thing; they don't have prescription boggles.
I was trying to buy or rent them,
but the website said there are a few of them and a person who called for a confirmation a day before the tour said the same thing, so I didn't bring them.
It turned out they don't carry them anymore.
That was kinda annoying.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: NNN
The driver came to pick me up at the nearest point to the hotel, and he was very kind. Even though I don't understand English, I was able to enjoy the activities without any problems!
ホテルの最寄のところまで迎えに来てくれて運転手の方も優しくて英語がわからない私でも問題なくアクティビティを楽しむことができました!
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/05 |
Reviewed by: くりようかん
This was the only activity I experienced on my first trip to Hawaii! Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, but I had a lot of fun and was very satisfied! I definitely want to do it again♪ Since this review was very helpful, I’d like to report my experience in detail!
【Height】It felt more like the duration of being airborne (and the distance from the boat) changed rather than the "altitude." I think it was about 45m? Those who mentioned 150m seemed to feel it wasn't much different from our height. By the way, I can't stand on the glass floor of Tokyo Tower, but I wasn't scared at all during parasailing, perhaps because I felt safe with the ocean below me! The part you sit on felt relatively sturdy; it swayed but also felt stable (^^)
【Seasickness】I read many reviews warning about seasickness, so I made sure to take motion sickness medication before going (laughs). I usually get motion sickness, but maybe because of the medication or my mental preparation, I didn't feel sick at all. The boat does sway quite a bit, but if you look straight ahead instead of to the side, it's relatively manageable.
【Time】We had a little over an hour with five groups. Since we were the first to fly, I thought we might be bored afterward, but surprisingly, the boat itself was quite fun as an activity☆ (On the way back, the captain tilted the boat for a fun ride, which was amusing!)
【Bad Weather】On the day we initially booked, it was canceled due to "bad weather from strong winds," and we were able to reschedule for the next day. The following day, it was lightly raining, but since the winds weren't strong, we were able to go parasailing safely♪ I was very surprised by how thorough the procedures for rescheduling due to cancellation were. Since the cancellation decision was made relatively close to the time (two hours before), they called both my registered mobile and hotel room, and I received a prompt and polite email afterward. The contact was from VELTRA, not the local company, so everything was in Japanese, which was very helpful, and they assisted with the reservation changes during the phone call.
【Language】As mentioned above, since I could rely on VELTRA for the procedures, it was all in Japanese, which was a relief. At the reception, there was a Japanese woman, so I didn't have any issues there. On the boat, there were only local staff, but they communicated the necessary information in Japanese, so there were no problems at all! However, it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't engage in more conversation with the lively staff. I regretted my English skills.
【Others】
- The basic idea was "splashing into the sea," and you could ask not to be splashed if you didn't want to.
- The photo service was $30 for cash and $35 for card payment. Even if you didn't request it, they took photos as a standard practice, and after returning, you could easily check the photos and purchase the ones you liked. I think it's worth buying the photos of yourself flying since they won't take those unless you ask♪
- I prepared tips separately to give at the end of the trip.
- I was impressed by the captain's control of the parachute (laughs).
初めてのハワイ旅行で唯一体験したアクティビティでした!あいにくの天気ではありましたが、とても楽しく満足できました!またぜひやってみたい♪こちらの口コミがとても参考になったので、詳しめに体験談をレポートしたいと思います!
【高さ】”高度”というより滞空時間(と船からの距離)が変わる印象です。おそらく45mかな?と思われる方々の回はちょっと時間的に物足りなさそうに感じました。また、150mとおっしゃっていた方たちの高さは、さほど自分たちと変わらないように感じました。
ちなみに、私は東京タワーのガラス床に立てないですが、パラセイリングは下が海という安心感(?)からか、全然恐くありませんでした!乗る部分も比較的しっかりしていて、揺れるけど安定感もあった気がします(^^)
【船酔い】口コミで散々船酔いに注意とあったので、酔い止めをしっかり飲んで臨みました(笑)私は乗り物酔いはよくする方ですが、薬のせいか事前の心の準備があったせいか、全然酔いませんでした。確かに船はだいぶ揺れます。が、横を見ずに進行方向を見るとかすると比較的大丈夫です。
【時間】私たちは5組で1時間強でした。1番最初に飛んだので、後の時間が暇かなぁと思ってましたが、意外と船自体がアクティビティ的で楽しめました☆(帰港の時は船長さんの遊び心で船体を傾けてのライドで面白かったです!)
【悪天候】私たちは、最初に予約した日は「強風による悪天候」でその日は全日不催行になり、次の日に再予約してもらいました。次の日は、小雨が降る中でしたが、風が強くなかったのでOKとのことで無事パラセイリングを実施することができました♪
この不催行による予約変更等の手続きが、非常に丁寧で驚きました。実施2時間前という比較的時間が迫っている中での不催行決定だったからか、登録していた携帯とホテルの部屋にも電話があり、その後すぐに丁寧なメールが来ました。現地の会社さんではなく、VELTRAさんからの連絡だったのですべて日本語対応でしたし、その電話のやりとりの中で予約変更の手続きもしていただいて、非常に助かりました。
【言語】上記の通り、手続き関係はVELTRAさんにお願いできたので全面日本語で助かりました。現地では、受付に日本人の女性の方がいたのでこちらも困ることはありませんでした。船上では現地スタッフの方たちだけでしたが、必要最低限のことは日本語でも伝えてくれるので全く問題ありませんでした!ただ、とても盛り上げてくださる方たちだったのに必要以上のお話しができなかったのは残念。自分の英語力を悔やみました。
【その他】
・「海にドボン」が基本で、入れてほしくない時にお願いする感じでした。
・写真のサービスは、現金だと30ドル・カード払いだと35ドルでした。頼んでいなくても基本は写真を撮ってくれていて、帰港後に簡単に写真をチェックして、気に入れば購入するという形でした。自分が飛んでる様子は頼まないと撮れないので、購入した方が記念になると思います♪
・チップは別途準備しました。帰港時に渡します。
・船長さんたちのパラシュートのコントロール力に感動しました(笑)
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/21 |
Reviewed by: とくさん
The Keana Farm zipline was amazing. I chose this place because it was the only zipline with transportation included, and it was the right choice. Japanese is basically not understood, but the three instructors were very friendly, and I was very satisfied.
ケアナファームジップライン最高。送迎付きジップラインはケアナファームしかなかったのでここを選択しましたが、正解でした。
日本語は基本的に通じませんが、3人のインストラクターはとてもフレンドリーで大満足でした。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/04 |
Reviewed by: ハワイアンひめ
I participated in surfing alone in Hawaii. I felt安心 because they came to pick me up. At the shop, it was fine because they spoke Japanese, so it felt like Japan. The lesson was fun too.
ハワイで、1人でサーフィン参加しました。お迎えも来ていただきましたので、安心でした。
ショップでは、日本語で、大丈夫だったので日本みたいでした。
レッスンも楽しかったです。
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson. We are all happy to hear that you enjoyed surfing. We also have a Japanese instructor, so we look forward to seeing you again when you come back to Hawaii.
MAHALO!
Aloha,
この度はサーフィンレッスンへの参加ありがとうございます。
サーフィンを楽しんで頂けてスタッフ一同嬉しく思います。
日本人インストラクターもおりますので、またハワイへおいでの際はお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/06 |
Reviewed by: あさみ
I experienced parasailing at 120 meters! It was incredibly fun, and the moment I was up in the air was the most enjoyable! I want to do it again! Next time, I think I'll go for 150 meters! (laughs) Thank you very much! (*ˆ ˆ*)/
パラセイリング120mを体験しました!
めちゃくちゃ楽しくて、上がってる瞬間が一番楽しかったです!また体験したいです!その時は150mにしようと思います!(笑)
ありがとうございました(*ˆ ˆ*)/
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| Packages: | 高さ120メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/11 |
Reviewed by: にぼし
This was my second time parasailing. I had some excitement from my memories of the previous experience, but it exceeded my expectations! At first, I was a bit anxious because the tour details were all in English and I wondered if they would understand Japanese, but both staff members clearly loved Japan, which made the time on the boat enjoyable.
On the way to the parasailing spot, we enjoyed the view of the town (even though we were going really fast), chatting and taking photos, which was also a lot of fun! The staff were very lively, and they even took photos with us.
When we finally arrived and started!!! The height was incredible, scary but fun!!! Being in the air was both frightening and exhilarating!!! The staff had a playful spirit, and just when I thought it was about to end, they surprised us with one more fun experience!
As we were leaving, they kindly shared information about that day's events and the market for the next day. The staff were truly friendly and cheerful.
I would definitely like to request them again when I go parasailing in Hawaii!
Thank you very much.
私自身パラセーリングは2回目でした。
なので、あんな感じこんな感じ、と
記憶しているワクワクがあったのですが、
期待以上それ以上でした!!
最初、送られてきたツアーの内容が
全て英語で、日本語は通じるのかな…と
不安でしたが、スタッフ2名とも日本が
大好きということが伝わってくるくらい
船に乗っている時も楽しかったです。
パラセーリングができるところまでも
街並みを見ながら(といってもすごい
スピードですが)しゃべりしながら
写真を撮りながら、その時も楽しかったです!
とてもノリのいいスタッフさんなので、
一緒に写真を撮ってもらったり^_^
いざ到着してスタート!!!
高さが尋常じゃなく、怖いけど楽しい!!!
空中って怖気持ちいい!!!
スタッフの遊び心もあり、もうすぐ
終わるわってときにまたひとつ
楽しませていただきました!
帰り際にはその日のイベントや
翌日のマーケットの情報を教えて
くれるなど本当に親切で明るい
スタッフさん達でした。
またハワイでパラセーリングを
やるときには是非お願いしたいです^_^
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/18 |
Reviewed by: 早野嘉奈子
It was absolutely amazing!!! The locals were really good at getting everyone excited, and I was super pumped! The rocking of the boat was seriously intense, but I managed to get through it because it was so much fun! If it weren't for those two locals, I definitely would have been sick... They took a lot of photos and the videos turned out great... I want to go back to Hawaii (;_;)
もう最高!!!現地の人も盛り上げ上手で、むっちゃテンションあがった!船の揺れはまじでやばかったけど、楽しさでなんとか乗り切った!現地の人が、あの二人じゃなかったら確実にゲロゲーロしてたでしょう。。。写真もいっぱい撮ってくれてムービーもいい感じで、、ハワイに戻りたい(;_;)
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| Packages: | 高さ150メートル ※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: あめお
I think this tour is quite affected by the weather. It was a day with heavy rain and strong winds, to the point where I wondered if such weather even occurs in Hawaii, but the tour went ahead. On the bus ride there, the intensity of the rain had everyone’s spirits low. Such days might be rare, but the water was cold, and the sandbar was submerged and not visible, making me feel like I wanted my money back. Additionally, the hamburgers being prepared on the boat were terrible for the price we paid.
このツアーは天気にかなり左右されると思います。ハワイでもこんな天気があるのかというぐらいに大雨で風の強い日でしたが、ツアーは決行されました。行きのバスの中はあまりの雨の強さに、参加者の皆さんのテンションも低めでした。こんな日は珍しいのかもしれませんが、水も冷たく、サンドバーも水の中に沈んで見えず、お金を返して欲しい気分になりました。またハンバーガーも船内で作っていてこの値段でこの食事?というぐらいに酷いものでした。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the service that met your expectations.
On the day of the tour, the weather was poor, and it was very disappointing that you could not fully enjoy the experience due to the cold wind and water. While bad weather has an impact, please understand that the water level at the sandbar varies significantly between high and low tide, which may result in the beach being not visible.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご期待に沿ったサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
当日は天候が悪く、風も水も冷たい状態でのツアーでしたので、十分にお楽しみいただけず、大変残念に思います。
悪天候も影響いたしますが、サンドバーの水位は満潮と干潮で大きく異なりますので、潮の満ち引きの関係上砂浜が見えない場合もございますことご理解いただけますと幸いです。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/21 |
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Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will share your comments with other departments and work on improvements. We sincerely appreciate your visit.
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