Reviewed by: misaki
I went to Hawaii for my first overseas trip. I was torn between Guam and Hawaii, but I decided to go to Hawaii since I was looking forward to enjoying my summer vacation. The day before, I did a little snorkeling at Heaven's Beach, but snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was a completely different kind of fun. Seeing the round, intricate shape of Hanauma Bay, I was moved by the clarity of the water and the beauty of the coral before even getting in. Watching the story of Hanauma Bay's creation and the ecosystem video made me realize that it is a place that is carefully protected.
Up close, the water was truly transparent, and it was an emerald green sea that I had never seen in Japan. As soon as I got in, there were lots of corals and many fish. Thanks to the veteran guide, I felt a sense of security and was able to see a sea turtle, which is not something you can easily encounter. Because of the guide, we were able to visit snorkeling spots that were just on the edge, as well as areas with incredible transparency that are far from the beach and hard to reach. I was really satisfied. Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was an experience I will never forget because of the clarity and beauty of the sea. I had such a great experience that if anyone around me is going to Hawaii, I would definitely recommend snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. Thank you very much.
初めての海外旅行でハワイに行きました。グアムかハワイか迷いましたが、どうせいくなら、ハワイに行こうと決め、夏休みを楽しみにしていました。前日に、天国の海で少しシュノーケルをしましたが、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルは全く違う楽しさがありました。丸く入り組んだハナウマ湾を見て 、海の透明感やサンゴの綺麗さに海に入るまえに感動しました。ハナウマ湾誕生の話や生態系のビデオを見て、大切に護られている場所なんだと実感しました。
近くで見ると、ほんとに海が透き通っていて、日本では見ることのできないエメラルドグリーンの海でした。入ってすぐに珊瑚がたくさんあり、お魚も、たくさんいました。ベテランガイドさんならではの、綺麗なスポットや、安心感もあり、なかなか見ることの出来ないウミガメも二回みることができました。ガイドさんがいたからこそ、ギリギリのシュノーケルスポットや、珊瑚のギリギリのところ、浜辺から遠くてなかなか行くことが出来ない、透明感が抜群のところにも行き、ほんとに満足しました。ハナウマ湾でシュノーケルができて、一生あの海の透明感と綺麗さは忘れることはないと思いました。本当にいい経験が出来たので、周りにハワイに行く人がいたら、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルを是非勧めたいと思います。ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/20 |
Reviewed by: ちはまろ
This was my first trip to Hawaii, and I chose this tour because it was the most popular!
First, I got on the shuttle bus. The instructions said, "Look for staff in blue T-shirts," but in reality, I was called by someone in a different outfit. During the ride, there was a continuous English guide until we reached the port, and I couldn't understand anything... I wished there had been a Japanese option.
Once we arrived at the port, I was relieved to find staff who spoke Japanese. We first headed to the sandbar, where we snorkeled and played volleyball. It was very beautiful, but I felt the water was murkier than I expected. I didn't see any marine life.
After gathering together, it was time for lunch! We were given buns with cheese and a hamburger patty, and we could add our favorite toppings. As someone who is picky, I really appreciated this. There were also pineapples and nachos. It was very delicious.
After that, we headed to a spot where we could see sea turtles. I was able to spot a few turtles popping their heads up. I heard there were manta rays, but they seemed to be on the opposite side, so I was disappointed that I couldn't see them.
Next, we snorkeled near a large coral reef! There were many fish here. However, the water was murkier than I expected, and it might have been clearer in Okinawa... which was a bit disappointing. The guide explained that the first 15 people who entered had a higher chance of swimming with sea turtles. I had given up hope since I entered later, but then I saw a sea turtle!! I was able to swim with it, and it was an emotional experience! It became a precious memory!
As others have mentioned, it was very cold on the bus and when we got out of the water, so a jacket is necessary! Also, sunscreen is a must!
初ハワイにつき、一番人気との事で選びました!!
まずは迎えのバスに乗ってりました。
説明書きには『青いTシャツのスタッフが目印』と書いてありましたが、実際には違う服装の方から名前を呼ばれました。
車内では港に着くまで英語でガイドがひたすらあり、全くわからず…日本語でもあれば良かったと思いました。
港に着いてからは日本語対応のスタッフさんがいたので安心しました。
まずはサンドバーに向かい、シュノーケルをしたり、バレーボールをしたり。
とてもキレイでしたが、思っていたより水が濁っていた印象。生物はなにも見れませんでした。
集合がかかったので向かうと、ランチ!
バンズにチーズとハンバーグが乗った状態で配られ、自分で好きな具を挟んで食べるスタイル。好き嫌いの多い私にとってはとてもありがたかったです。その他にパイナップルとナチョスがありました。
とても美味しかったです。
その後、ウミガメがいるスポットに向かいました。ピョコっと顔を出すウミガメが度々発見出来ました。マンタがいたと声は聞こえましたが、自分とは反対側だった様で見る事が出来ず残念でした。
次は大きな珊瑚礁の付近でシュノーケル!
ここには魚も沢山いました。ただ、ここでも海は思っていたより濁っていて、沖縄の方がキレイだったかも…少し残念でした。
先に入った15人ぐらいはウミガメと泳げる可能性が高いと説明があり。
最後の方に入った為諦めていましたが、ウミガメが!!一緒に泳ぐ事ができ、感動!
貴重な体験となりました!!
他の方も書いている様に、バスの中と、海から上がった時はとても寒かったので上着は必要です!!また日焼け止めも必須です!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: けいちゃん
We booked a tour based on my husband's wish to ride the water slide, even though he can't swim. There were three options to choose from: a deluxe course with a barbecue lunch, a course with unlimited soft drinks, and a one-day pass. We opted for the one-day pass only.
We boarded an international Robart's bus filled with participants from various tours and headed straight to Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii...
As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by numerous giant water slides! Excited, we quickly entered the park. We rented a coin locker (large enough for two backpacks) for $18 (with $5 refunded after use) and stuffed our belongings inside before heading to the nearest water slide.
The only downside was that we had to carry our own inflatable rings up to the starting point on the stairs, but the slides themselves were thrilling and incredibly fun.
Perhaps because we visited in September, the park wasn't too crowded, and we were able to ride without much waiting. We rode the same slide almost three times each! The only tiring part was carrying the rings to the starting point, but it was truly a lot of fun. There aren't facilities like that in Japan.
If we have time during our stay in Hawaii, I would definitely want to go again!
We were able to buy lunch at noon without much waiting, so the one-day pass was more than sufficient.
泳げないくせにウォタースライダーに乗りたいという主人の希望で、ツアーを申し込みました。
バーベキューランチ付のデラックスコース、ソフトドリンクが飲み放題付のコース、1日パスのみのコースと3種類から選べるのですが、私たちは1日パスのみにしました。
いろいろなツアーから参加した国際色豊かなRobart'sバスに乗合いし、一路、ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイへ・・・
着いた途端、目に入ったのはたくさんの巨大なウォータースライダー!!
テンション上げ上げで、早速、園内へ。
コインロッカー(大:リュック2個分)を$18で借り($5は、使用後返却してくれます)に荷物を押しこみ、いざ、一番近くにあったウォータースライダーへ行きました。
自分達で使用する浮き輪は、自分達で階段の上にあるスタート地点まで運ばなくてはいけないのが難点でしたが、スライダー自体は、どれもこれもスリル満点で本当に楽しかったです。
行ったのが9月だったからか園内に人はそんなに多くなく、ほとんど並ばずに、どんどん乗れました。同じスライダーに、ほぼ3回ずつ乗りました!
ただただ、やっぱりスタート地点まで浮き輪を運ぶことだけがしんどかったですが、本当にとても楽しかったです。
日本でもあれほどの施設はないですね。
ハワイでの滞在中に時間がある場合は、また是非行きたいです!
12時のランチにも殆ど並ぶこともなく、すんなりと買うことができたので、一日パスで十分でした。
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| Packages: | 1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Amy Z
Really enjoyed our scenic ride along the beautiful beach of the North Shore! Had a friendly, knowledgeable instructor who made the ride fun with interesting local facts. Would definitely do it again!
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/16 |
Reviewed by: AAA
I was able to see dolphins, and the ocean was very beautiful.
During the snorkeling, I also saw a turtle, which was very cute.
There was also a hula dance lesson, making it a packed tour.
Unfortunately, while there was a photographer, it seems that you can only have photos taken but cannot purchase them...
イルカも観れたし、海もとても綺麗でした。
その後のシュノーケリングでカメも観れてとても可愛かったです。
フラダンスレッスンもあり、盛りだくさんのツアーでした。
残念なのは、カメラマンさんがついているのですが、写真はとってもらうだけで購入はできないみたいです。。。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: misaki
I went to Hawaii for my first overseas trip. I was torn between Guam and Hawaii, but I decided to go to Hawaii since I was looking forward to enjoying my summer vacation. The day before, I did a little snorkeling in the heavenly sea, but snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was a completely different kind of fun. Seeing the round, intricate Hanauma Bay, I was moved by the clarity of the water and the beauty of the coral before even getting in. After watching a video about the birth of Hanauma Bay and its ecosystem, I realized it is a place that is carefully protected.
Up close, the sea was truly transparent, and it was an emerald green that you can't see in Japan. As soon as I got in, there were lots of corals and many fish. Thanks to the veteran guide, I felt a sense of security and was able to see a sea turtle, which is not something you can easily encounter. Because of the guide, we were able to visit snorkeling spots that were just on the edge, as well as areas with exceptional clarity that are far from the beach and hard to reach, and I was really satisfied. I believe I will never forget the clarity and beauty of that sea after snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. It was truly a great experience, so if anyone around me is going to Hawaii, I definitely want to recommend snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. Thank you very much.
初めての海外旅行でハワイに行きました。グアムかハワイか迷いましたが、どうせいくなら、ハワイに行こうと決め、夏休みを楽しみにしていました。前日に、天国の海で少しシュノーケルをしましたが、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルは全く違う楽しさがありました。丸く入り組んだハナウマ湾を見て 、海の透明感やサンゴの綺麗さに海に入るまえに感動しました。ハナウマ湾誕生の話や生態系のビデオを見て、大切に護られている場所なんだと実感しました。
近くで見ると、ほんとに海が透き通っていて、日本では見ることのできないエメラルドグリーンの海でした。入ってすぐに珊瑚がたくさんあり、お魚も、たくさんいました。ベテランガイドさんならではの、綺麗なスポットや、安心感もあり、なかなか見ることの出来ないウミガメも二回みることができました。ガイドさんがいたからこそ、ギリギリのシュノーケルスポットや、珊瑚のギリギリのところ、浜辺から遠くてなかなか行くことが出来ない、透明感が抜群のところにも行き、ほんとに満足しました。ハナウマ湾でシュノーケルができて、一生あの海の透明感と綺麗さは忘れることはないと思いました。本当にいい経験が出来たので、周りにハワイに行く人がいたら、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルを是非勧めたいと思います。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☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/17 |
Reviewed by: noriko
This time, I participated in this tour because the sea in Heaven was not at low tide. I joined with a light heart, and I'm really glad I did. First of all, the instructors, a couple, were very kind and attentive. Although I had some snorkeling experience, it had been a while, so having the explanation in Japanese was a great help. If you're not confident in English, I highly recommend this! They stay with you throughout the snorkeling, so I think even children can enjoy it. The tour is only available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, but if you have the chance, you should definitely participate. They provide everything except for swimwear, and there's also a pick-up service to the hotel. It's okay even if you're not confident in snorkeling or can't swim! It was a pity that I didn't encounter any sea turtles (I snorkeled in the afternoon, but I heard there were turtles in the morning), but that's just luck... Instead, there were plenty of fish, and I swam for nearly an hour without getting bored. You might get tired occasionally, but if you do, you can return to the beach early and take a nap while resting. After snorkeling, we relaxed a bit while eating snacks, which was also very nice! Please give it a try!! I also want to challenge myself again to see a sea turtle when I come back to Hawaii. I'm truly grateful to the instructors.
今回、天国の海が干潮ではないためこちらのツアーに参加しました。軽い気持ちで参加したのですが、参加して本当良かったです。まずインストラクターの御夫婦が本当優しく丁寧でシュノーケリングの経験はあったものの久しぶりだったので説明が日本語だったのが助かりました。英語に自信がない方は是非!!またシュノーケリングの間も常に一緒にいて導いてくれるのでお子様でも楽しめると思います。ツアーは月水木金しか参加が出来ませんが機会があれば是非参加して欲しいツアーです。ツアーは水着着用以外、すべて準備してくれます、またホテルまで送迎がついています。シュノーケリングに自信がない方、泳げない方でも大丈夫です!!ウミガメに遭遇出来なかったのが残念でしたが(私は午後にシュノーケリングしたのですが、午前はウミガメはいたとのこと)これは運なので・・・そのかわり、魚が一杯いて一時間近く泳いだのですが飽きなかったです。たまに疲れますが、疲れた方は先に浜辺に帰って休みながら昼寝も出来ます。シュノーケリングの後はお菓子を食べながら、少しゆっくりします。それもとても良かったです!是非参加してみてください!!私もまたハワイに来たらウミガメに会える様、再チャレンジしたいと思います。インストラクターの御夫婦には本当感謝しております。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Tracy
This was the best part of the trip! Brody was a great pilot and he was great telling us about Oahu. We are excited to come back with the rest of our family so they can experience the island from this view. This was a great way to end the trip. Love love loved this!! Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Hidden Oahu Flight [45 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Tracy
The Leis were absolutely beautiful! The looked fresh and smelled wonderful! The were also huge!! Plus for us! We received many compliments while wearing them. Our greeter was very kind and was there right when we got off our flight. She answered any questions we had and helped guide us to baggage claim. I would use this service again. Amazing!! Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: vpapapos
The tour began with a punctual pick-up at the pre-specified location. Our driver, Marlon, was very professional, friendly and very knowledgeable! Upon our arrival at the Pearl Harbor, he gave us detailed instructions about the timeline of our visit. He advised on how we could make best use of our time there with visiting the different sites. All went very smoothly!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Geoff & Louise Davis
We attended this trip in September 2014, & from the start the staff were fun, knowledgeable & helpful. The sea was a bit choppy as we had the 10-00 am trip, but with Gravol inside, no issues here.
The ocean was crystal clear. the cage was a bit buffeted, due to waves, but this did not spoil our enjoyment of seeing sharks at close quarters, in their environment.
We saw around 15 sharks, & thought this was brilliant. would highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/04 |
Reviewed by: ととちゃん
On my first trip to Hawaii, I decided to join a tour because it was difficult to travel far on my own. Even though the hotel I stayed at was quite local, they came to pick me up at the front desk. Both Chieko, who came to pick me up, and Dan, the guide, were very kind. Dan speaks fluent Japanese, so I think even those who don't understand English can participate with peace of mind. During the round trip, they shared various recommendations for delicious restaurants and information about the towns we passed through. They also provided information about the places we planned to visit the next day, which was very helpful.
After arriving at Hanauma Bay, we matched our fins and masks. They had a lot of sizes available, so I could use one that fit me well. They also took care of our valuables, and each person was lent a mat. The scenery at Hanauma Bay was stunning, and I was already moved before even entering the water. The underwater view was also very beautiful. A friend who joined me was snorkeling for the first time, but the guide was always there to support us, so we were able to enjoy it. We swam quite a bit while searching for sea turtles, and my friend was a bit tired, but was very impressed when they finally saw a sea turtle. After coming out of the water, there was even a service with snacks and water. It was truly fun. We were picked up at noon and could return by evening, so there was time for dinner and shopping afterward, making it a great option for those with a short stay.
There are many pigeons on the sandy beach of Hanauma Bay, but be careful! If you feed even one snack, they will gather around and perch on your arms, leaving you scratched up!
初めてのハワイ旅行で、個人で遠くまでの移動が大変だったので参加して見ました。泊まっていたホテルが、かなりローカルホテルだったのにホテルのフロントまで迎えにきてもらえました。迎えに来てくれたちえこさんも、ガイドのダンさんもとても親切でした。ダンさんは、日本語ペラペラなので、英語が解らない人でも安心して参加できると思います。送迎の往復では、美味しいオススメのお店や通る町などについて色々教えて頂けました。翌日に訪れる予定の場所の情報なども教えて頂けました。とても役にたちました。ハナウマ湾に到着後にフィンやマスクを合わせます。サイズも沢山持ってきてくれているので自分にあったものを使えました。貴重品なども預かって貰えるし、一人に一つゴザを貸して貰えます。ハナウマ湾は、とにかく景色が綺麗で海に入る前から感動しっぱなしでした。海の中もとても綺麗でした。一緒に参加した友人が、シュノーケル初めてでしたが、ずっとガイドさんがフォローしてくれていたので、楽しめることが出来ました。ウミガメを探すのに結構泳ぎ、友人は少し疲れてましたが、初めて見たウミガメにとても感動していました。海からあがるとお菓子とお水のサービスまでありました。本当に楽しかったです。お昼にピックアップで夕方には帰って来れるので、帰ってからディナーや買い物に行く時間もあるので、短い滞在のかたにもオススメです。
ハナウマ湾の砂浜には沢山鳩がいますが、お菓子を一つでもあげてしまうと沢山集まってきて腕などにとまり傷だらけになるのでご注意!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Chad Papa
Really fun, the experience was great and the workers were very knowledgeable in their ability to do their job so it was very reassuring. I did 300 ft line but probably would go a little higher but 300ft alone was a great experience and you're able to see the coast of waikiki
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| Packages: | 300ft Line (3 min) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/13 |
Reviewed by: yno
There were fewer Japanese participants, but there were Japanese instructions, and it was fun. We saw a sea turtle right after the boat left, and we also spotted rays. We encountered many pods of wild dolphins.
However, I got seasick right away, which was tough. I didn't think I was that prone to motion sickness, but it seems that smaller boats can make you feel queasy. It's a good idea to have motion sickness medication prepared. Breakfast and lunch were included, but the staff advised that those who are prone to seasickness should eat a light breakfast or skip it to avoid feeling sick. Unfortunately, I had already eaten by that time...
But snorkeling with the wild dolphins and enjoying the beautiful sea was amazing.
日本人参加者は少なめでしたが、日本語の案内もあり、楽しかったです。船がでてすぐにウミガメに会えたし、エイも見えました。野生イルカはたくさんの群れに出会えました。
ただ、すぐに船酔いしてしまい、大変でした。乗り物酔いはそんなにし易い方ではなかったはずなんですが、小型の船だとやっぱり酔いやすいです。酔い止めを用意しておいた方が安心です。朝食とランチ付きですが、酔いやすい人は朝食は少なめか食べない方が酔いにくいですよ、とスタッフにアドバイスされました。その時には私は食べちゃった後でしたが。。。
でも、野生イルカやキレイな海のシュノーケリングは最高でした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: mitazo
We participated as a family of three. We took a boat out to sea, and from there, we started parasailing. There were three groups on the boat, including us. We were the first to fly, and since two of us were going together, I thought I would be alone, but surprisingly, we ended up flying together as a group of three. Since there were three of us, the balance was a bit off, and we had to hold onto the rope. However, flying at 180 meters was high, and it was thrilling with amazing views, so it was great. In the end, we were dropped into the sea a little, but that became a memorable experience. We'll definitely do it again next time.
家族3人で参加。沖合までボートで行き、そこからパラの開始。ボートには私たちを含めて3組。一発目から私たち家族が飛ぶことになり、二人で飛ぶんだから、私は一人だなと思ってたらなんと、3人で飛ぶことに。3人だからバランスが悪く、ロープ持ってました。でも180M は高かったけど、スリル満点、景色最高でよかったですよ。最後海に少し落とされましたけど、それも思い出になりました。次回もします。
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| Packages: | 高さ180メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: mitazo
I had a great time! However, most of the attractions required us to climb hills and stairs, and many of the inflatable rings were large and heavy, so we got tired carrying them up and sliding down. It was really fun.
Also, there were quite a few leaves and bugs floating in the pool, and since we mostly walked barefoot, the floor was really hot, which was tough. To top it off, some of the attractions occasionally stopped, possibly due to time limits, and there were times when there were no attendants around, so there were things we couldn't play on, which was disappointing.
とっても楽しかった♪ただ、ほとんどのアトラクションが坂道&階段をかけのぼらなくてはいけなく、浮き輪も大きくて重たいものを自分達で運んで滑りおりてくるものがおおいので、疲れました。 とっても楽しかったです。
忠、落ち葉や虫がそこそこプールに浮かんでいたり、ほとんど裸足で歩くのですが、床がかなり熱いし、大変でした。極めつけは、時間制なのか遊具が時々ストップしていること、監視員みたいな人がいなくなるので、遊べなかったものがあり残念でした。
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| Packages: | BBQランチ食べ放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Elaine
The tour exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone. The driver was very helpful and arrived on time.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/22 |
Reviewed by: kuminha
There were too many people, and it was chaotic.
The sandbar didn't appear, just a shallow area.
The snorkeling time was short, and instead of freely swimming, I ended up looking at other people's feet more than the fish...
I had high expectations.
The staff's response wasn't bad.
人数が多すぎて統制取れてない
サンドバーは現れず単なる浅瀬
シュノーケリング時間も短い、
自由に泳げず魚より他人の足の裏ばかり見る羽目に…
期待し過ぎました
スタッフの対応は悪くなかった
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/08 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ初心者カップル
Six groups, including us, experienced parasailing. Among them, there was one other Japanese group besides us.
The jet took all six groups out to sea. Then, one by one, they pulled up the parachute with the jet. If you go first, you will be on the jet for the duration until the remaining five groups finish. If you go last, you will have to wait for all five groups to finish. Either way, the time spent on the jet remains the same.
The waiting time can be a bit tough, but when you are actually experiencing it, you are enveloped in your own world, quietly enjoying the moment. It was a lot of fun!
In addition to the application fee, I paid $30 for DSLR photography and $20 for tips.
私たちを含め、6組がパラセイリングを体験しました。そのうち日本人は私たちともう一組でした。
6組を乗せ、ジェットは沖へ。
そして順番にジェットで引っ張る形でパラシュートを上げていきます。
一番はじめに体験すればその後はずっと残り5組が終わるまでジェットに揺られます。
一番さいごに体験すれば5組をずっと待ち続けることになります。
どちらにせよジェットに揺られる長さは変わりません。笑
待ち時間は少しきついものがありますが、実際に体験しているときは音も無く静かに自分たちの世界で包まれます。
とても楽しかったです!
申し込み費用とは別に、一眼レフ撮影に30ドル。チップに20ドル払いました。
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| Packages: | 高さ120メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Roxanne
This was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Its hard to put into words the beauty and grace of the sharks I saw. Knowing I was completely safe made the experience all the better. Russell my driver had some wonderful information about the island and was a joy to talk to during the drive. I have recommended this adventure to everyone I talked to. Definitely would do this again.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: junko
A year and a half ago, I intended to sign up for Sandbar but mistakenly went on a tour to Heaven's Sea Kailua. I confused angels with heaven, didn't read carefully, and jumped at the chance because the price was cheap (of course). I didn't realize my mistake until the day of the tour, when I overheard a conversation between other guests and the guide in the car: "Wait!!! You're not taking us to Sandbar???" I couldn't say anything at that point... So, finally being able to come to Sandbar was quite emotional for me. It lived up to my expectations, and I truly enjoyed it. Both Angel's Sea (Sandbar) and Heaven's Sea (Kailua) have become wonderful memories.
一年半前、サンドバーに申込むつもりが間違えて天国の海カイルア観光に行ってしまいました。天使と天国を見間違え、よく読まずしかも料金がやすかった(当たり前)で飛びついたのです。そのまま間違いに気づかず、当日お迎えの車の中で他のお客さんとガイドさんとの会話で「え!!!サンドバーへ連れて行ってもらえるんじゃないの???」と・・今更口には出せず・・・。と、言うこともあり、サンドバーにやっと来れた。と感慨もひとしおでした。期待通りで本当に満喫できました。天使の海(サンドバー)も天国の海(カイルア)も良い思い出となってます。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/10 |
Reviewed by: JUN
We participated as a family of four. The seat is for three people, but we started in pairs. In no time, we were up in the sky! We had a great view of Waikiki Beach, and it became a wonderful memory.
家族4人で参加しました。シートは3人乗りですが2人づつスタート。あっという間に大空へっ!ワイキキビーチも一望でき大変良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 高さ45メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/16 |
Reviewed by: 旅行好き!
I've visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time on this tour. I'm glad I participated. The sandbar was underwater, but that's understandable. My first snorkeling experience lasted only a few minutes, but it was fun (forgetting about my age). I plan to go again next year. This time, I'll take my daughter with me to try the sandbar again.
何回か訪れているハワイですが、このツアーは初めて。参加してよかったです。
サンドバーは海中でしたがそれは仕方ないですね。初シュノーケルリングも数十分でしたが楽しかったです(年齢のことは忘れて)予定として来年行きます。その時は娘と一緒にサンドバーにリベンジします。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/06 |
Reviewed by: sgpnoby
This is my second experience, but the meal was just a hamburger patty grilled on a BBQ, which was quite different from what I expected for a BBQ lunch. However, the snorkeling was wonderful, and I was able to enjoy it for a long time.
二度目の体験ですが、食事はBBQランチと言いながらハンバーガーの肉をBBQで焼いただけなので、大分印象と違いました。ただしシュノーケリングは素晴らしかったし、長い時間遊べました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/21 |
Reviewed by: しょーちゃん
This was my second trip to Hawaii with my friend. We were looking for activities to enjoy nature, and we came across this tour. Since it included hotel pickup, the meeting went smoothly. I thought it was considerate that they left a message on the hotel voicemail regarding time changes (although we didn't know how to check the voicemail and ended up waiting, haha).
Also, since the activity started in the afternoon, we were able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before participating. It was my first time at Hanauma Bay, and I was amazed at how well the natural environment is preserved, and the sea was truly beautiful! We were fortunate with the weather, and the scenery was fantastic.
Our guides, Dan and Chieko, were very kind and provided excellent instruction, following us closely even in the water. At the beach in Hanauma Bay, we encountered mongooses and crabs! Underwater, there were schools of fish, as well as colorful fish, and the most impressive sight was the sea turtles. We were able to get very close to a sea turtle swimming gracefully. (Note: Touching sea turtles is prohibited in Hawaii.)
They provided snorkeling sets and mats for our belongings, and after the activity, there were drinks and snacks available. You can also leave a few valuables with them. They upload the photos taken underwater to Facebook, so you can download them.
It was so much fun that I will definitely participate again! Next time, I would love to try diving as well!
女子2人旅でハワイは2回目。自然を満喫できるアクティビティを探していたところ、このツアーに出会いました。
泊まっているホテルピックアップだったので待ち合わせもスムーズに行えました。時間の変更も、ホテルの留守電に入れてくれていたので丁寧だと思います。(私たちは留守電の聞き方がわからなかったので待ちぼうけしましたが笑)
また、お昼からのアクティビティだったのでゆっくり朝食を済ませてから参加しました。
ハナウマ湾は初めて行きましたが、自然が大切に保護されていて何より海が本当にきれい‼︎天候にも恵まれて景色も最高でした。
ガイドのダンさん&ちえこさんもとても優しく指導してくださり、海の中でもバッチリフォローしてくれました。
ハナウマ湾のビーチではマングースやカニに出会えます‼︎海の中では魚の群れはもちろん、色とりどりの魚たち、そして一番感動したのはウミガメ。優雅に泳ぐウミガメのすぐそばまで近づくことが出来ました。(注:ハワイではウミガメに触れることは禁止されています)
シュノーケルセット、荷物置き用のゴザを貸してもらえますし、終了後には飲み物とお菓子のサービスもありました。貴重品も少しなら預けることができます。
海の中で撮った写真をFacebookにアップしてくれるので、ダウンロードできます。
とっても楽しかったのでまた絶対参加しまーす!
今度は是非ダイビングもしてみたいです☆
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Garrett Low
My girlfriend and I went on a Star of Honolulu dinner cruise one Friday and we had a blast!
We arrived early and had some drinks before boarding the ship and were greeted with a performance of beautiful Hawaiian dancers. They kept dancing all the time while people were boarding, it was so pretty.
On board everybody was very friendly and welcoming, it felt great. They had to manage a lot of people getting on the ship but the staff seemed relaxed and genuinely happy that we were on board. Our server was particularly sweet, she worked so hard all evening. Although she was incredibly busy she even took the time to chat with us (we both share the same name and were joking around about it). The welcome drink was great (Mai Tai)! And dinner as well. It was so much to eat I was totally stuffed at the end. Steak, veggies, mashed potatoes, and crab legs as much as we could eat (warning: you will think you can eat more but it's already so much you cannot!). All finished off with yummy ice cream desert and coffee. The welcome drink was included, additional drinks had to be paid for but the prices were absolutely reasonable for the type of cruise! The route was beautiful and took us out towards Diamond Head. Even though there were a lot of people on board there is enough room to walk around and get a good spot to watch the sunset or take pictures. Later they started an evening show with lots of different costumes which was fun! We sat very close to the performance and they were again beautiful to watch. After the show they even encouraged everybody to stand up and dance! That was so much fun. Some people were shy but the crew had so much energy themselves they danced and danced and got many people up. Time just flew by! It was so beautiful to see the island and Waikiki/Honolulu from the distance, the lights, night setting in. Definitely recommended as a special trip for your vacation or a very romantic special date with your loved one :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Betty
This was a great tour. Our tour guy, I believe his name is Sam was very helpful and funny. Sam was also very knowledgeable and he made the tour a memorable experience for us. We like the fact that we get to plan out our activities and get to see couple places at North Shore. The only suggestion that we think can improve for the tour is the activities in the afternoon. There wasn't a lot of options in the afternoon activities like in the morning. Overall, we enjoyed the tour very much.
Aloha Betty,
Mahalo for your review and to make suggestions on how we can improve. This is essential to make guest's experience even better. We will think about ways to try to incorporate more activities to the pm break. Alooooha!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: ひちゃむ
It was my first experience at the sandbar. The staff on the boat were all very cheerful and kind, and I was able to have a great time. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sandy beach, but I was very satisfied to see the clear, beautiful sea, sea turtles, and manta rays. The hamburgers grilled by the captain were also delicious. Since the sun is quite strong, those who don't want to get sunburned should make sure to apply sunscreen properly!
初めてのサンドバー体験でした。
船のスタッフさんがとても明るく親切な方たちばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごせることができました。
残念ながら砂浜を見ることは出来ませんでしたが、透き通ったきれいな海とウミガメ、マンタを見ることができて大満足です。
キャプテンが焼いてくれたハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
かなり日差しが強いので、日に焼けたくない方は日焼け止めをしっかりしたほうがいいです!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Andre D.
A beautiful and incredibly sweet greeter met us as we disembarked the plane. These were a surprise for my two daughters and they felt like royalty. The flowers were fresh and still look great hanging in our suite 4 days later.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Nelia Kissoondath
It was an enjoyable, memorable, unforgettable, and breathtaking Dinner Cruise celebrating my 60th birthday on August 31, 2014 with "Three Star Classic Steak & Lobster Dinner" all the way from Toronto, Canada. Me and 13 guests were very pleased from Customer Service (very friendly staff), food and beverages, and atmosphere. I will surely strongly recommend to all Canadians and non-Canadians. The greatest thing... I felt I was the "STAR" of Honolulu Dinner Cruise guest at the time, as I got lots of attention from STAFF and GUESTS greeting me "Happy birthday." In addition, one of the Polynesian dancers, Emmy C. my cousin daughter watching her dancing, added my day celebrating another Milestone. She and all her co-dancers and all the entertainers did a great job! Kudos!
I will also to thank VELTRA tours and activities Company especially my niece Emily Coloma who booked our reservation. I will surely recommend to all my friends, family, relatives and acquaintances globally. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/31 |
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Hey Tracy - Many thanks for the great review. Brodi is a gem, eh? I'm glad you flew with us and thanks again for sharing your comments.