Reviewed by: さこちゃん
After 20 years, I finally took a trip to Hawaii, and I decided to go snorkeling, which has been my long-time dream. The participants included three young couples who seemed to be newlyweds, all of whom had experience, while my husband and I, a middle-aged couple, had none. We were filled with anxiety, worried about being a burden since we weren't confident swimmers. After receiving thorough explanations, we entered the water, practiced breathing through our mouths with fins and masks. At that moment, my anxiety peaked! I thought, "Oh no, this might be tough," and then my husband declared, "I can't do this," and wanted to give up. His face was tense and pale as he said he just wanted to splash around in the shallow water. However, Chieko-san wouldn't let him off that easily and half-forced him to continue (laughs). My husband held my right hand and Chieko-san's left hand tightly, thinking, "It's okay to let go of my right hand, but I absolutely can't let go of my left hand," as he swam.
Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any sea turtles, but we were able to see plenty of coral, beautiful fish, and schools of fish. Chieko-san was always by our side, reassuring us that we were doing great, which allowed my husband to enjoy the experience until the end. If we had given up at that moment, we wouldn't have created such wonderful memories. The photos posted on Facebook are also so much fun! Thank you so much, Chieko-san and Dan! I highly recommend this tour.
20ン年ぶりのハワイ旅行、ずっと念願だったシュノーケルを思いきってお願いしました。参加者は、私達中年夫婦以外は、新婚さんと思われる若いカップルが3組で、皆経験あり。私達といえば、経験なしの泳ぎも自信無く、足手まといにならないか不安でいっぱい。一通りの丁寧な説明をうけ、海に入り、フィン、マスクをつけて口呼吸
の練習。この時不安は最高潮!うわ〜苦しいかも〜と思ったら、私以上に夫が「俺、だめだ」とリタイア宣言。「この辺りでチャプチャプ遊んでいたい」という夫の顔はこわばり青ざめていました。が!チエコさんはいいとは言ってくれず、半ば無理やり連れていかれました(笑)夫は右手を私、左手をチエコさんにしっかり握られ、「右はいいけど左手は絶対はなしたらアカン」と思いながら泳いでいたらしいです。
残念ながらウミガメには会えませんでしたが、サンゴや綺麗な魚、魚の群れなどをたくさん見る事ができました。チエコさんはいつもそばにいてくれて、大丈夫だよ〜上手にできてる〜と声をかけてくれていたお陰で、夫も最後まで楽しむことができました。あのとき諦めていたら、こんなに楽しい思い出にはできませんでした。フェイスブックにアップされた写真も楽しい!チエコさん、ダンさんほんとうにありがとう‼️すごくおすすめ出来るツアーです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/04 |
Reviewed by: barbara
The crew taking us through all the zips were great, cheerful, and attentive to our capabilities. I would recommend this for anyone, even oldsters like me
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| Packages: | Jurassic Valley Zipline Tour with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Carri
We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset cruise. Extremely friendly staff and they made the experience special. Entertainment and good were great!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Reviewed by: ノブユキ
I was thrilled to see the whale right in front of me. However, the rocking of the boat was severe, and my whole family got seasick. That was disappointing. I almost got seasick for the first time myself, so it might have been a bit tough for the kids.
目の前のクジラに感激。しかし、揺れが酷く家族皆船酔いでダウン。そこが残念でした。
自分も初めて船酔いになりかけたので、子供たちには少しつらかったかな。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
Reviewed by: ベルすけ
We attended a wedding celebration in Ko Olina with 14 family members. The sunset was so beautiful that it’s etched in my memory. The show was authentic. We were the only Japanese group there, but it felt great to be in a foreign land. Even though I didn’t understand the language, the atmosphere made it manageable. I definitely recommend it.
コオリナでの結婚式の打ち上げで親族14名で参加しました。夕陽がとても綺麗で目に焼き付きます。ショーは本格的です。日本人のグループは私達だけでしたが異国に来た感があってよかったです。言葉はわからないけど雰囲気でなんとかなります。是非お勧めします。
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| Packages: | デラックス・ディナー・パッケージ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/11 |
Reviewed by: がんすけ
The weather in the morning was really nice, and the view of Hanauma Bay was beautiful. The sea was also clear, and I was able to see a lot of fish!! It was so much fun to swim together!! The guide taught us various things and even held our hands while swimming. It's a shame that I couldn't see any turtles.
朝はとっても天気がよく、ハナウマ湾の景色がキレイでした。海もきれいで、魚がたくさん見ることができました!!一緒に泳いだりととってもたのしかったです!!
ガイドさんは、いろいろ教えてくれたり、手をとって泳いでくれたりしました。
カメが見られなかったのが残念です。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/16 |
Reviewed by: うめきゅん
I handed the voucher to the female staff at the entrance, took a seat, and placed my order. After finishing my meal, another staff member brought the bill, which surprised me. When I informed them that I had given a voucher, they headed to the register and I waited for 10 minutes. In the end, it was confirmed that there was no charge, but the coordination among the staff was terrible. I hope they receive proper training. The food was delicious, so next time I plan to go directly to the restaurant without making a reservation.
入り口いる店員の女性にバウチャーを渡し、席について注文。
食事が終わると別の店員が勘定を持ってきてビックリ。
バウチャーを渡したことを伝えると、レジに向かっていき
待たされること10分。無事に勘定はなしということにはなりましたが、
スタッフ間の連携がひどすぎる。きちんと教育してほしいです。
味はおいしかったので、次回はこちらで予約せずに直接お店に行こうと思います。
Dear Umekyun,
I sincerely apologize for the significant inconvenience we have caused you. It seems there was a communication error among our staff regarding the invoice, despite you having the voucher. I am truly sorry for this. Based on your valuable feedback, we will make further efforts in employee training. Once again, I deeply apologize.
うめきゅん様
この度大変なご迷惑をおかけしましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。バウチャーをお持ちになったにも関わらず、請求書を持ってきたということ、スタッフの間で連絡ミスが起こったようです。大変申し訳ございませんでした。いただいた貴重なご意見を元に、再度、社員教育に努めて参ります。改めまして、深くお詫び申し上げます。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2017年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Miki
I participated in a dolphin and sea turtle watching tour in the morning. I was able to see many dolphins both from the boat and while snorkeling. The sight of a pod of dolphins swimming below and coming up to the surface for air was breathtaking. I wish I could have seen a few more sea turtles. I would love to participate again.
午前中からのイルカ、ウミガメウォッチングツアーに参加しました。船の上からもシュノーケリングでも本当にたくさんのイルカを見ることができました。イルカの群れが下を泳ぎ、呼吸のために水面に上がってくる光景は絶景でした。ウミガメをもう少し見れたらよかったと思います。また参加したいと思いました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン スナック朝食付き(~2015年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Upon reflection, I realized I participated even though I have a fear of heights (laughs). Even at 45 meters, it was thrilling enough. However, the experience of viewing all of Waikiki and the beautiful ocean from above was exceptional!
I just wish I had known that for an additional $30, I could have had photos taken on the day. I went without that knowledge and only had money for tips... It was difficult to capture my experience with my own camera. So, I give it ★4!
よくよく考えてみたら、高所恐怖症なのに参加してしまいました(笑)
45Mでも、十分スリリングでした。
でも、本当にワイキキ全体と美しい海を上空から眺められる体験は格別でした!
ただ、別途30ドル?当日に払えば、写真を撮ってもらえること知りたかったです・・・。
知らずに行ったので、チップ代しかもっておらず・・・手持ちのカメラでは乗ってる姿を写真に収めるのは困難でした・・・。
なので、★4つ!
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We also appreciate your enjoyment of the thrill of parasailing and the views from above.
Regarding the photos taken during parasailing that you mentioned, as you pointed out, it is difficult for us to take them ourselves, so the local operating company offers a paid service. To keep you informed in advance, we have provided guidance in the frequently asked questions section on the tour page, so please refer to that.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback amidst your busy schedule.
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。
また、パラセイリングのスリル感と上空からの景色をお楽しみいただきありがとうございます。
ご指摘いただきましたパラセイリング中の写真につきましては、お仰せの通り自分たちで撮ることが難しいため、現地催行会社が有料のサービスを行っております。
事前に把握していただくため、ツアーページ上のよくある質問にてご案内させていただいておりますのでご参照ください。
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。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 高さ45メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Michael C.
We had a Awesome time! The views were great and its just a peaceful place to be zipping along.
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| Packages: | Jurassic Valley Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Karol Lisboa
Booking with VELTRA was really easy and fast, I gave them my information and they took care of the rest for me.
Dolphin Excursions Hawaii was also great! I had no problems with my pick up and
the boat crew was kind, friendly and helpful, they took many incredible pictures during the tour.
The West Side of the Island is beautiful. Snorkeling was amaaazing, we spotted so many dolphins, turtles and different species of fish. After the tour we had lunch at the Spinners Cafe, the food was very tasty.
I love marine life, especially dolphins, they are incredible animals! I had a lot of fun! This tour was the highlight of my trip.
Mahalo Karol for joining us! It was our pleasure to introduce you to the West Side's wild life. We do hope you come out and see us again!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/04 |
Reviewed by: MARI
I recommend it as long as you have at least basic English skills. You can enjoy interactive activities. My husband also had a great time. The bus guide actively communicated while incorporating some Japanese, and I am grateful for that. (Please don't expect high quality food at this kind of tour buffet.)
最低限の英語能力さえあればおススメ。
参加型のアクティビティで楽しめます。夫も楽しんでいました。
バスガイドさん、日本語も交えながら積極的にコミュニケーションしてくださり、
感謝しています。
(こういうツアービュッフェでは料理の質は期待なさらないようにお願いします)
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| Packages: | スタンダード・ハワイアン・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/02 |
Reviewed by: ともみ&淳一
I went on my honeymoon! The price isn't particularly cheap, but I felt more than satisfied and moved by the experience!! The staff were all cheerful and friendly, and the time flew by (≧∇≦). Especially, the Japanese staff member Yuki was very kind and attentive, which was great!!
We took a lot of wonderful photos at the sandbar, creating fantastic memories! The lunch featured hearty burgers, and enjoying it while listening to the captain's live guitar and singing, with a beautiful view of the sea, was exceptional!!
After lunch, we had plenty of time for turtle watching and encountered many sea turtles!! They even threw in some bread for snorkeling, which attracted lots of fish, and I was very satisfied!! If I ever go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to join this tour!!
ハネムーンで行きました!値段はそんなに安くは無いですが、値段以上の感動や、満足感が得られました!!スタッフのかたもみんな陽気でフレンドリーな方達であっとゆう間でした(≧∇≦)特に日本人スタッフのユキさん?やさしくて、すごく気を使って頂いて良かったです!!
サンドバーでステキな写真をたくさん撮って頂いてすごく良い思い出になりました!
ランチもボリュームたっぷりのハンバーガーで、船長さんの生ギターと歌のBGMを聞きながらステキな海を見ながらランチは格別でした!!
ランチが終わったら、ウミガメウオッチングも沢山時間があり、いっぱいウミガメに出会えました!!シュノーケルもパンを投げ入れてくれて、それに魚達がたくさん寄ってきてくれて大満足でした!!
またハワイに行くことがあったら、是非参加したい
ツアーです!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン バーベキューランチ付き(~2015年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/30 |
Reviewed by: toshi
I had seen it once a few years ago, but I participated this time because I heard the content had been renewed. Unlike last time, it included not only songs but also hula, making the experience fulfilling and enjoyable. After the performance, I was able to take photos with the performers in the lobby, which made for a great keepsake.
何年か前に一度見たことがあったが、内容がリニューアルしたとの事なので参加。
前回と違い歌だけでなくフラ等も取り入れていて、内容が充実しており十分に楽しめた。
終演後のロビーでの出演者との撮影も気軽に取ってもらい、良い記念になった。
Thank you very much for visiting us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time here. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again when you come to Hawaii.
この度は、ご来場頂きまして、誠にありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、是非ご来場頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しあげます。
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| Packages: | カクテル&ショー <2015/12/31まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/29 |
Reviewed by: みわショーン
The staff were incredibly friendly and it was a lot of fun. The ocean was beautiful, the boat ride was pleasant, and playing beach volleyball was enjoyable. Snorkeling was great too, as I got to see beautiful fish and turtles. But the highlight was definitely seeing six manta rays swimming in a circle—what an amazing experience! Also, the burgers that the captain grilled were incredibly delicious! They might have been the best burgers I've ever had in Hawaii. Next time, I want to go to the sandbar on a clear day. I definitely want to participate again next year.
スタッフのみなさんはすごくフレンドリーで楽しかった。
海はきれいだし、ボートは気持ちいいし、ビーチバレーも楽しかった。
シュノーケルはきれいな魚とカメさんも見られて良かったぁ。
でも一番はマンタが6頭サークルを描いて泳いでるのをみられたことがなにより感動!!
あと、キャプテンが焼いてくれたバーガーがすごーくおいしかった!
ハワイで食べたバーガーで一番おいしかったかもしれない。
今度は快晴のサンドバーに行きたいなぁ。
来年もぜひ参加したいと思います。
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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: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/31 |
Reviewed by: はなかっば
At the end of October, I participated in the first tour of the day! It was a day with rain in the forecast, but it only rained briefly like a downpour. It seems that as the rainy season begins, there will be more rainy days ahead.
I thought there might be others who are unsure whether to choose a short morning tour or a longer one, but since I don't have much stamina, the 45-minute snorkeling was just enough for me (laughs).
The guide was Japanese, funny, and provided thorough explanations, making it a well-organized tour. I encountered sea turtles and mantas, making it an amazing tour that I highly recommend.
10月末、朝一番のツアーに参加しました!
雨予報の日でしたが、スコールみたいで一次的にしか降りませんでした。雨季が始まる頃、今後は雨の日が多くなるみたいです。
朝の短時間のツアーか時間の長いツアーで迷われてる方がいらっしゃるかなと思うのですが、私は体力があまりないので45分のシュノーケルで十分でした(笑)
ガイドさんは日本人で面白いし、解説も丁寧できちんとしたツアーです。ウミガメやマンタにも出会えて最高のツアーでオススメです。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン スナック朝食付き(~2015年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Masaru
I highly recommend the two-hour course!
My wife, who loves horses, wanted to try horseback riding for the first time, so I joined her. We decided to go for the two-hour course together. We drove to the location in a rental car. It was my first time driving a left-hand drive car and in Hawaii, but the roads were wide, and we had no problems getting there. An iPhone was sufficient for navigation (though I used the Japanese navigation option, Never Lost, and got lost right away).
We arrived at Kualoa Ranch about an hour before our reservation, so we decided to have lunch first. Other tourists were there from all over the world, and we enjoyed friendly conversations while eating. I had seen reviews saying the BBQ wasn't good, but the garlic shrimp was delicious.
After that, we showed our voucher at the reception. Since we had some time, we were told to wait by the stables. There, we met the other participants. In our group, besides us, there were three American women and a newlywed couple from Korea, making a total of seven. The friendly instructor asked, "Does everyone understand English?" and since we replied, "No problem!" we didn't have to watch the Japanese DVD mentioned in other reviews. Instead, we received instructions directly from the instructor while mounted on the horses. Later, I realized the newlywed couple didn't understand much English and seemed to struggle with horse handling. If you're not very confident in English, it might be reassuring to watch the Japanese DVD.
After a brief explanation, we were off! I relaxed on a gentle horse, and as we passed through the mountain trails, we entered the vast world of Jurassic Park! The ocean spread out on our right, and if we were lucky, we might see a whale spouting. We also experienced some fun accidents, like being completely blocked by a herd of cows.
This activity mainly involves following the instructor at a slow pace, but my wife seemed to have a good connection with her horse. The instructor said, "You're doing great, so you can be the leader this time. You can make the horse walk a bit faster, but if you get too far from the group, wait for us." This allowed us to enjoy the ride quite freely (we were lucky!).
On the way back, we were even shown a path used in the latest "Jurassic World" movie, which was very satisfying! Our excitement was through the roof after watching the movie before participating. There are also other filming locations from "Jurassic World," so that's something to look forward to during your visit.
In this unique scenery, the two-hour course flew by. It may vary for different people, but I recommend the two-hour course. My backside was a little sore the next day, but that too is a good memory.
2時間コースをお勧め!
馬が大好きな妻の希望で、乗馬初体験の私も参加。思い切って2時間コースに二人で参加してみました。現地まではレンタカーで移動。左ハンドルもハワイでの運転も初めてですが、道も広く問題なく移動できました。ナビはiPhoneで充分です。(オプションでつけた日本語ナビのネバー・ロストを使ってましたがすぐに迷いました。)
クアロア牧場には受付の1時間ぐらい前には到着したので、先にランチを取ることに。ほかの観光客の方も世界各地から来ていらして、結構フレンドリーに話しながら食事も楽しめました。BBQは美味しくなかったという書き込みを見ましたが、ガーリックシュリンプ、美味しかったですよ。
その後バウチャーを見せて受付。まだ時間があるので厩舎の横で待機するように言われました。そこで参加者の方々と対面。私たちの回は私たちの他にはアメリカ人の女性3人と韓国人の新婚さんカップル2名、そして私たちの計7名ででした。気さくなインストラクターの方から「みんな英語わかる?」と聞かれて「大丈夫!」と答えたので他の方のレビューにある日本語でのDVDを見ることもなく、直接インストラクターが馬にまたがりながら説明を受けました。あとで分かったのですが、新婚さんカップルはあまり英語が分かっていなかったようで、あとで馬の操作に手こずっていたようです。英語にあまり自信のない方は折角なので日本語のDVDを見せてもらったほうが安心です。
簡単な説明も終わり、いよいよ出発です!おとなしい馬に身体を預け、山道を抜けるとそこは広大なジュラシックパークの世界!右側には海も広がり運がよければクジラの潮吹きも見えるみたいです。途中は牛の群れに完全に道をふさがれたりと、楽しいアクシデントも体験しました。
このアクティビティは基本的にインストラクターに従ってゆっくり歩くのですが、妻は馬と相性がよかったようで、「上手だから今回のリーダーになって。少し馬を早く歩かせてもいいから、隊列から離れすぎたら待っててね。」と言ってもらえ、結構自由に楽しめました。(ラッキーでした!)
帰り道ではなんと最新作の「ジュラシック・ワールド」のロケで使われた小道も紹介してもらい大満足!映画を見てからの参加でもテンションも上がりまくりでした。それ以外にも「ジュラシック・ワールド」で撮影に使われているところがありますので、それは参加されてのお楽しみ。
ここでしか体験できない景色の中で、あっという間に過ぎた2時間コースでした。
人にもよると思うのですが、私は2時間のコースをお勧めします。翌日お尻は少し痛くなりますが、それも良い思い出です。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/07 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I would like to participate again♪
This was my first time joining, and the staff were kind.
I plan to go again in March, so I would like to participate.
また参加したいです♪
今回初めて参加したのですが、スタッフの方も親切でした
3月にまた行くので参加したいと思ってます
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first experience with us. Please do come back and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
初めてのご参加で、お楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I would like to participate again♪
This was my first time joining, and it was very beautiful, and the staff were kind.
I plan to go again in March, so I would like to participate.
また参加したいです♪
今回初めて参加したのですが、大変キレイでスタッフの方も親切でした
3月にまた行くので参加したいと思ってます
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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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Reviewed by: ねずみちゃん
I was worried it would be disappointing if it rained at the sandbar, but we were blessed with wonderful weather, and I got to see many sea turtles. The sandwiches for our light meal were delicious, and our guide was fantastic. However, one thing that was a bit disappointing for me was that the sandbar was only knee-deep in seawater, which was different from the image I had seen on TV.
サンドバーまで行って雨だったら残念と思っていましたが
すばらしい天気にめぐまれ海がめにもたくさん合えたし
軽食のサンドイッチも美味しくガイドさんのおもしろさも
最高でしたが1つ自分なりに残念だったのが
サンドバーが海水でひざ下ほどありテレビで見たイメージと違って
いたことです
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン スナック朝食付き(~2015年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/30 |
Reviewed by: samuel
Tour guide/driver was very good. He presented interesting and important facts about what we were going to see and hear. Kept the group organized as far as time factors. Provided interesting facts about the islands.
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| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
Reviewed by: NoName
Let me start off by saying I NEVER leave reviews...which I need to work on because I am always checking them out before I do/buy things. So, this is my way of giving back.
My boyfriend and I went to Hawaii in the middle of Oct. This was our first trip to Hawaii so we were very excited! You can't go to Hawaii for the first time w/o attending a luau :-) They picked us up from our hotel at 3:30 pm. It was a long drive, took about 45 min. There is an entertainer on the bus to keep everyone awake. Once we got there we were given a mai tai & took a professional photo with a female & male dancer. Before the dinner you can walk around & play games, enjoy the scenery, etc. There were also small shows in between such as a hula lesson, the pig roasting, etc, Once dinner starts you enjoy the rest of the show that is on stage. It is very interactive as they ask for volunteers to come on stage. My favorite part was the fire juggler. The dinner was okay, but there are options for vegetarians & people who do not eat pork. The bar had really good drinks! My boyfriend had the paradise punch & I had the melon colada which was delicious! We did purchase the professional pic that was taken of us, which is a nice memory :-)
Overall, I would recommend especially if this is your first time in Hawaii. We returned to our hotel at about 10 pm, so round trip it is an all night event.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/20 |
Reviewed by: NoName
Let me start off by saying I NEVER post reviews...which I need to work on because I am always checking them out before I do/buy things. This was my boyfriend & I first trip to Hawaii so we were very excited! We chose the Five Star package because of the jazz music (we attended a luau the night before & did not want to have the same theme).
They picked us up from our hotel at 4:30 pm. From the very beginning we were treated like VIP. We were led to the top deck to have champagne & o'dourves with the captain. We also got to take a professional pic with the captain, which was cool. After that, we were led to our seat inside the ship. We had a window seat & loved it. We were a little worried about getting seasick, but it wasn't a problem. I was a little concerned about the food at first because neither one of us are into fancy food, but it was pretty good (as stated before we chose that package specifically for the music). Instead of the lobster we chose a stuffed chicken option which was my favorite! For our steak entree we asked that it was cooked well done & it was the most tender steak ever! Throughout the dinner you can step outside as you please to feel the breeze, take in the views, & take pics.
The ambiance was beautiful! There was a live pianist, saxophonist/flutist, & singer. They were great! In the end they gave us the photo we took with the captain in a nice album cover with a pic of the ship on the water. Also, all of the ladies were given a rose. The only thing I WISH I would have did was asked for another copy of the photo so my boyfriend & I can both have one :-( I didn't even think about it until we returned back to our home state. I called 3 days later to see if we could get a copy; they sent an email to the photo dept. but almost 2 weeks later & I still haven't heard anything.
Overall, I highly recommend! This is perfect for a romantic date night! The cruise lasted about 2 hrs. This was a great way to end our trip in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/21 |
Reviewed by: NoName
Let me start off by saying I NEVER post reviews...which I need to work on because I am always checking them out before I do/buy things. So, this is my way of giving back. This was my boyfriend & I first trip to Hawaii. We've always wanted to Jet Ski so decided to try this company out. We did the parasail/jet ski combo. I was a little hesitant about this company because of the reviews. There were only 7 on this website, but I found others on other websites that had me a little worried. The ONLY reason I decided to stick with them is because of the Go Pro cameras and I am so glad I did! We had a blast!! There is a little waiting around between activities, but we were on a boat chilling so who's complaining?? :-) I saw many reviews that complained about the jet ski path because it is just a circle, but that didn't bother us either. We had a great time! The jet skis pick up to a pretty high speed! It lasted about 30 min. After jet ski'ing we took another boat out further into the ocean & went parasailing. That was an awesome experience as well! We were in the air for about 5 min. A lot of people's favorite part of parasailing is getting dipped into the water, but we asked that they not do that because we're not big on getting into the ocean lol (sounds crazy right). Because of that they decided to let us go higher in the air lol, so that was pretty cool.
They picked us up at our hotel at 7:50 am, started around 8:30 am and were back at 12:00 pm. In the beginning I was a little worried about what time we would get back because we had a pick up time of 3:30 pm for a luau, but it all worked out.
Overall, I would totally do this again! The people on the boats were cool, friendly, laid back, & very experienced. We did other activities while in Hawaii but this was my boyfriend's favorite :-) I cannot remember how much the pics & dvd cost, I want to say $35 for all of the pics & $65 for the dvd but we purchased both. What a great memory to have!
Mahalo nui loa for visiting H2O Sports Hawaii! Come back soon!
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| Packages: | Standard Parasail [500ft] + Tandem Jet Ski |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The cruise was awesome!!! The food was great. The staff we had took such good care of us. The entertainment was off the hook at the end.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Mary
This was amazing. The water was warm. You could see fish everywhere! Our guide was awesome! I was very nervous and he put me right at ease. I can't wait to do it again!!!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/28 |
Reviewed by: ゆうこ☆Ξ
This tour allows you to leisurely ride horses while enjoying the filming locations of various movies and dramas, such as Godzilla, Jurassic Park, and Hawaii Five-O. Since we love movies and foreign dramas, we were super excited to say, "We saw this in Five-O!" The valley where the filming took place offered a great view, and the breeze was refreshing, making it a very relaxing experience. Later, when the staff took our photos against a backdrop that appeared in Jurassic World, we felt a second wave of joy like we were in the theater again. However, the time spent walking at the base of the filming location was shorter than expected, so I wished we had a bit more time to explore the sites, which is why I deducted one star.
ゴジラ、ジュラシックパーク、ハワイ5-Oなど、数々の映画やドラマのロケ地を眺めながら、馬でゆったりと乗馬散歩できるツアーです。私たちは映画や海外ドラマが大好きなので、ここはファイブオーで見たね!などと大興奮しました。ロケ地の渓谷は眺めがよく、風が抜ける感じが気持ちいい場所で、非常に癒されました。後日、スタッフの方に写真を撮ってもらった背景場所がジュラシックワールドに出てきて、映画館で二度目の喜び。ただ、思ったよりロケ地である渓谷のふもとを歩く時間が短かったので、もう少しロケ地をめぐる時間があったら最高!なのになと思い、☆ひとつ減らしました。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/03 |
Reviewed by: yuri
At 41 years old, I tried surfing for the first time! I was really anxious about whether I could do it. The instructor was a foreigner, and right after picking me up, they asked if I could speak English, which made me even more nervous... All the explanations on the beach were in English... I honestly wondered if I would be okay.
But thinking "you learn by doing," I took the board and headed to the ocean. I was told that there were good waves suitable for beginners, and somehow, after about three tries, I managed to stand on the board. The instructor only spoke very simple Japanese, like "Paddle!" and "Are you okay?" But they made an effort to communicate using the Japanese I knew and gestures. Also, perhaps due to the tide, when I got separated from the other tour participants, they quickly came to my aid, and at one point, thinking I might be tired, they asked, "Break?" Even though we couldn't communicate in Japanese, I felt their consideration in their responses.
I didn't request a female instructor, so there were two instructors, one male and one female. (There were five participants in total, including me.) It might be tough for those who have a strong aversion to English. However, the instructors were friendly and fun, and I was able to enjoy surfing itself, so I was very satisfied with the experience.
41歳にして初めてのサーフィン! できるかどうかとても不安でした。
インストラクターの方も外人で、ピックアップ後すぐに英語が話せるかどうかを聞かれ余計不安に・・・
砂浜で説明を受けるのも全部英語・・・本当に大丈夫か?!と正直思いました。
でも「習うより慣れろ」と思いボードを持って海へ。初心者でものれそうないい波がくると教えてもらえて、私は3回ぐらいでなんとかボードの上に立つことができました。
インストラクターの方は本当にかんたんな日本語しか喋れなかったです。「漕いで!」とか「大丈夫?」とか。でも知ってる日本語やジェスチャーを使ってなんとか伝えようと努力してくださいました。また潮の流れのせいか私が他のツアー客の方とはぐれたときなどはすぐ駆けつけてくださったり、途中私が疲れてると思ったのか「休憩(する)?」と声をかけてくださったり、日本語が通じないながらも気遣いが感じられる対応でした。
私は女性を希望しなかったので、インストラクターは男女の2名でした。(ツアー客は私を含め5人でした)
英語に拒絶反応を示す方には厳しいかもしれません。
でもインストラクターの方は気さくで楽しい人たちでしたし、サーフィンそのものも楽しむことができ、私としてはとても満足のいく内容でした。
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| Packages: | セミ・プライベートレッスン(午後) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/18 |
Reviewed by: にんにん
This was my first sandbar experience, and I was super excited! Until yesterday, the weather had been completely clear! But today... it’s all gloomy~~ and there’s even a bit of light rain. When we arrived at the yacht harbor, the rain had stopped, but the sky was still overcast. It was a bit chilly, but we gathered our spirits and set sail for turtle watching.
At 11 o'clock, we spotted a manta ray—wait, a manta ray? Apparently, the chances of seeing one are lower than that of seeing a sea turtle. Lucky us! We were able to see plenty of sea turtles and then headed to the sandbar. The tide was as expected since we checked it beforehand; it was a bit cold at first, but we got used to it quickly. It felt amazing!! Even though it was cloudy, the clear sea was beautiful—if only the weather had been nice, it would have been perfect! Why did it have to be like this just on this day? Plus, it cleared up in the afternoon. I guess it’s just my bad luck... something to work on for next time.
初めてのサンドバー体験ですテンションMAX!昨日まででずーっと快晴!今日は・・ど、ど、どんより~~しかも小雨まじり。ヨットハーバーに到着時雨はあがったものの、相変わらず曇り空。肌寒いが、気を取り直していざ出航ウミガメウォッチへ。11時の方向マンタ~ えっ?マンタ?でもウミガメより見れる確率が少ないそうだ。ラッキー!無事ウミガメもいっぱい見れてサンドバーへ。潮位は事前確認済みの為だいたい予想どうり、入り始めは少し冷たいがすぐ慣れる。しかし気持ちいい!!曇りでも透きとおった海はキレイだ~これで天気が良ければサイコーだったのになぜこの日だけ?しかも午後は晴れ。自分の運の悪さか・・次回の課題です。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Annieben
Food was good, view was fantastic, crew was very helpful and entertaining! Fun way to spend an evening!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/13 |
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Thank you very much for boarding with us.
It sounds like you were able to see whales up close! That must have been an incredible experience. Thank you for the beautiful photos as well. As December approaches, we will be entering whale season. There will be many calm days at sea when the boat won't rock, so we hope you will come to see the whales again this season. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu Reservations Department
この度はご乗船誠にありがとうございます。
クジラを目の前でみて頂けたんですね!それは感動しちゃいますね。きれいなお写真もありがとうございます。もうまもなく12月になりますと、クジラの季節を迎えます。海が穏やかで、船が揺れない日もたくさんございますので、ぜひ今シーズンもクジラに会いにいらしてくださいね。またのお越しを、スタッフ一同心よりお待ちいたしております。
スターオブホノルル予約課