Reviewed by: CHRISTEL
Really loved the cruise! Lots of laughs and fun! Beautiful views.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Kiara and Jacque
I wish we had gone to the Royal Hawaiian Luau first since we went to another one on our first night in Honolulu and it was nothing compared to this one! The food was excellent! The teriyaki beef was tender, the kalua pork was incredibly flavorful (and they had a whole roasted pig as well!), the mahimahi was some of the best I have ever had and I even tried a bit of the poi (wasn't great, but I had to try it again!). The service was quick and friendly and the drinks were very yummy.
I liked the fact that the show is very engaging and all of the performers just shined on stage. It is a bit pricier than some of the other luaus, but it is definitely worth it!
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Yuxiaoye
The staff, fluent in Japanese, arrived on time to pick us up.
We spent nearly 40 minutes diving in the sea, exploring the coral reefs.
I was so moved by the beautiful ocean that I felt like crying.
It was easy because there were explanations in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
時間通りに日本語ぺらぺらのスタッフが迎えにきてくれた
40分近く海に潜って、サンゴ礁などを見た
きれいな海に感動して、泣きそうだった
日本語、中国語と韓国語の説明があるので楽だった
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The sunset sail was very beautiful, but the bartending needs some improvement.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the 9:00 tour on October 27! Since I was with my elderly parents this time and we couldn't dive, we decided to take a submarine to see the underwater world easily. The shuttle boat to the submarine was quite rocky, but when we went out on deck, the blue sea was beautiful! It was fun to see a pod of dolphins jumping alongside us (unfortunately, they didn't show up in the photos...). My mother, who is sensitive to motion, looked a bit unwell at first, but she felt better with the wind blowing on her, and she enjoyed watching the dolphins.
The view from the submarine had more sand than I expected, making it look murky. I heard there are no natural coral reefs, but there were planes and ships that have become homes for fish, and we could see fish, sea turtles, sharks, and even divers conducting research. The staff were friendly and accommodating, making for a pleasant experience. Inside the submarine, there was hardly any rocking, so my parents were fine. They enjoyed the deep blue world of the ocean.
10/27の9:00のツアーに参加してきました!
今回は高齢の両親連れのため、潜ることもできそうにないので、お手軽に海の中を見ようということで、潜水艦に乗ることにしました。
潜水艦へ行くまでのシャトルボートは結構揺れますが、甲板に出ていると、青い海がきれい!イルカの群れがジャンプしてついてきたりして楽しかったです☆(写真には残念ながら写ってないみたい・・)乗り物に弱い母は最初気分悪そうでしたが、外の風に吹かれているとマシだったそうで、イルカは喜んで見てました。
潜水艦からみた景色は思ったより砂が多くて濁っている感じ。天然のサンゴ礁はないそうですが、飛行機や船が魚のアパートになっていて、魚や海がめ、鮫、あと調査中のダイバーさんもみることができました。スタッフの方々もにこやかな対応で、気持ち良く過ごせました。潜水艦内はほとんど揺れは感じず、両親も大丈夫でしたよ。深海の青い世界を楽しんでました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The views were awesome!!! Food was great!! No complaints!!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/04 |
Reviewed by: TV
I have to say that this dinner cruise will always hold a special place in my heart. Not only was the view beautiful, the agenda was entertaining, and I was actually proposed to on this cruise! Thank you for a spectacular evening that added to a wonderful occasion for us. The atmosphere could not have been better!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Carol
We had a wonderful time. The food was great and the sunset breathtaking
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Make sure to get their signature shaker cup with the signature drink-Outrigger Cocktail! Sail was awesome and beautiful with the sunset!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Jon and Denise
It was wonderful.
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/28 |
Reviewed by: ナミ
I participated in a Japanese-language tour. Naturally, all the participants were Japanese, making it feel as if I were in Japan, but I was glad I chose a Japanese tour because I didn't miss any of the suddenly appearing fish. I was able to see many more fish than I expected, including sharks, rays, and sea turtles! I was torn between a premium tour and a regular one, but I had plenty of fun on the regular tour.
日本語の解説のツアーに参加しました。当然、参加者は日本人ばかりでまるで日本にいるかのようでしたが、突然現れる魚などを見逃すことがなく、日本語のツアーにしてよかったと思いました。
思っていた以上にたくさんの魚を見ることができました。サメやエイ、海がめも!
プレミアムか普通のツアーか迷いましたが、普通のツアーで十分に楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/21 |
Reviewed by: George.
The food was good and generous and the entertainment was fantastic.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
During our stay in Oahu we went to two luaus. By far this was the best. It is in a great location. The sun was setting in the background. Very romantic
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the Premium Submarine tour with a total of 11 family members, relatives, and friends. It was a very valuable experience to see turtles swimming and even sharks. Everyone was thrilled, and I'm glad we joined. However, the boat ride to and from the submarine can make you seasick, and some people who joined us got sick, so if you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must!
プレミアムサブマリン日本語の回に、家族・親戚・友達、総勢11名で参加しました。
カメが泳いでいる姿やサメまで見れて、とても貴重な体験でした。みんなも大喜びで、参加して良かったです。
ただ、サブマリンまでの往復の船が酔いやすく、一緒に参加した人も酔ってしまったので、酔いやすい人は、酔い止め必須です!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Jason C.
I participated w/ a bunch of friends, and it was one of the highlights of our Hawaiian vacation. We've never been on a sailing boat, and we absolutely LOVED it. Their original Mai Tai was the best. We had a great time onboard. Thanks!
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/06 |
Reviewed by: ナーナン
Before heading to the sea, I was taught how to stand on the board inside the shop. The instructor taught me in broken Japanese, but once we got into the water, the instructor spoke only English except for a few phrases like "paddle," "stand," "come here," and "danger." I don't understand English at all, so even if I had questions or things I wanted to know, I couldn't get my point across, which made me anxious in the water.
I had surfed once in Japan just for fun, so I could manage somewhat without starting from scratch, but my companion was a complete beginner and not very athletic, so they struggled with paddling. I felt like we were left to fend for ourselves, and I don't think it was a very good school.
There were about four instructors in the water (with many students), and one of the Black instructors was particularly strict, to the point of being harsh. He would push his board towards students in front of him without any concern, which could have caused serious accidents.
I think it would be tough for someone with no surfing experience and no understanding of English.
海に向かう前に、店内でボードに立つ立ち方を教わりました。その先生は日本語(カタコト)で教えてくれましたが、
海に入ってからの先生は、日本語は全く理解できず、「こいで」「立って」「こっち来て」「危ない」以外は全て英語でした。
私は英語が全くダメなので、わからない事や、聞きたい事があっても理解してもらえず、海の中では不安でした。
サーフィンは日本で1回遊び程度にやった事があるので、いちから教えてもらわなくてもそれなりにできましたが、私の連れは全く初めてで運動もできる方ではなかったので、パドリングもうまくできなかったのですが、放置されたり、あまりいいスクールではないかなと思います。
海の中の先生は4人くらいいましたが(生徒はいっぱい)、そのうちの黒人の先生は特に厳しいというか、ひどかったです。前に生徒がいるのにそこに向かって平気でボードを押されたりして、ぶつかったら一大事なのに。。。
サーフィンの経験が全くなく、英語も全くわからない方は厳しいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Aussie Sub Enthusiast
I had big expectations of this submarine ride and I was proven right. Equipment is well maintained. Staff are friendly and very competant, with great line handling and people skills. The experience was relaxing, entertaning and fun as well as having interest in more technical terms for underwater enthusiasts. The gift shop has some good value souveniers too.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Michael from NY
I took my girlfriend to the Navatek Sunset Dinner Cruise, and it was very romantic and fun. We booked the Royal Package, so we were taken to the upstairs which was much better than standard in the downstairs (i think!). The foods were great, and we couldn't even finish the three (3) drink tickets we received. The guy who was singing and playing the guitar for us that night was fantastic. The boat itself was pretty stable, and even though I was worried that I would get seasick, neither of us did. :)
For the foods, drinks, entertainment we got, I would recommend this cruise to anyone! Our server, Jenn, was very pleasant as well.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/30 |
Reviewed by: kara nelson
My fiancée took me to the 5-Star on our last evening in Hawaii and it was the perfect end to a wonderful vacation. From the moment the limo picked us up from the hotel to the time we were dropped off, the customer service was INCREDIBLE. I am so glad that he decided to book the 5-Star since the other decks looked pretty crowded and definitely not as intimate as the Super Nova Deck.
We got the Couple's Plan upgrade and we got window seating, a bottle of champagne and this great photo of us on this pretty leather cover. The maître d' and the waiters provided incredible service and the whole atmosphere was very upscale and refined.
The dinner was very scrumptious and I loved how there were many different dishes served throughout the evening. Also, I had been on other dinner cruises where they bombard you with annoyingly LOUD touristy Hawaiian music, but with the 5-Star, it was soothing jazz and I LOVED IT!
This is the PERFECT romantic dinner cruise!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/28 |
Reviewed by: RDJ
Entertainment could have been better, food excellent!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Ryan
Great food, a great staff, and a beautiful boat. What you would expect from a non-private romantic dinner cruise. Got the 5 drinks per person included but didn't have time to finish all the drinks. Window seat was nice but doesn't allow for the best view of the dancers and performers on the stage . I would definitely recommend it as for the price you get everything expected.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Stephen
This was a very enjoyable experience, staff on board were very accomodating.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/20 |
Reviewed by: TC
a very enjoyable night
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Tina
We wish the dvd player would have been working so that we could have purchased a personalized copy of our tour. Getting a basic one for free was nice though...thanks for trying to do the right thing!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
As experienced travelers have mentioned, we were the only Japanese people on board. It was the best cruising experience amidst the English conversations. You can choose from drinks like special punch and beer, and the staff were happy to take photos for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the view of Waikiki from the ocean and the sunset over the sea. The only downside was that the lively background music was old pop songs. After all, Hawaii should have Hawaiian music! For those who will participate, I recommend taking motion sickness medication. The return to Waikiki after the sunset might be a bit tough.
経験者のコメント通り、日本人は私たちだけ。英語が飛び交う中、最高のクルージングでした。飲み物も、特製のパンチやビールが選べますし、カメラのシャッターもスタッフが快く押してくれました。沖から眺めるワイキキも、海に沈むサンセットも満喫しました。残念だったのは賑やかにかかるBGMが古いポップスだったこと。やっぱハワイはハワイアンでしょ!これから参加する方はやはり乗り物酔い止めの薬を飲むことをお勧めします。サンセットのあと、ワイキキに戻るまでがちょっと辛いかもです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We gathered at the school office and practiced how to stand on a surfboard. After that, we each took two surfboards and walked across the street to the beach, immediately getting into the water and following the instructor. As someone who doesn't exercise much, I was already exhausted by this point. I desperately followed the instructor's commands of "Paddle!" and "Stand up!" By the end of the day, all participants were able to stand on their boards. It felt truly refreshing to glide through the wind. I'm really glad I participated. One downside was that the ocean floor was covered in rocks and corals. When I got back to the hotel and looked at my feet, I found many scrapes and was bleeding. (laughs) I think it would be good to take some precautions for that.
スクール事務所に集合して、簡単にサーフボードの上にどうやって立つのかを練習後、二人で2枚づつサーフボードを持って道を渡ってビーチまで歩き、即水に入って先生の後についてこいでいきます。運動不足の私はこのあたりで既にへとへとでした。先生の「こいで!」「立って!」の声にあわせて、後は必死。その日の参加者はすぐに全員板の上に立つことができました。風を切って進むときは本当に爽快です。本当に参加してよかったです。一つだけ、難点は、海の底が岩?サンゴ?だらけでした。ホテルに帰って足を見たらたくさんの擦り傷から流血していました。(笑)何か対策をしてゆくと良いと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/10 |
Reviewed by: cyndi
i throughly enjoyed not only the cruise itself but the entertainment and the food were fantastic.
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/10 |
Reviewed by: もちパパ
I participated in the premium tour. It was relaxing and enjoyable. I sat in the front, and my 8-year-old child was thrilled to be doted on by the guide. The program we received at the reception included a list with pictures of fish, and my child particularly enjoyed checking off the fish they saw. There were comments about the staff chatting amongst themselves being noisy, but I didn't mind it at all. Cold air was coming from below, so it was chilly at my feet. If you're sensitive to the cold, it would be good to bring leg warmers or something similar. The company's website has a diving map, and I aimed for the right side, which supposedly passes by the wrecks more often, but the course changes depending on the sea currents that day, so it ultimately depends on luck. The pilot tries to be fair to both sides, but it felt like the left side had a slight advantage during our trip. It might be a "grass is greener on the other side" feeling. This tour is definitely worth experiencing at least once. Also, since the boarding area is located within the Hilton Hawaiian Village, it's very convenient for guests staying at the hotel. It would be nice if there were discounts for not needing transportation, but unfortunately, that benefit is not available.
プレミアムツァーに参加しました。ゆったりとしていて良かったですよ。一番前に座ったのですが、8歳の子供が解説の係員のお兄さんにかわいがってもらい大喜びでした。受付でもらったプログラムに魚の図入りリストが掲載されており、特に子供が見えた魚をチェックして楽しんでいました。係員同士の私語がうるさいというコメントがありますが、全く気になりませんでした。足元から冷風が出てくるので足元は寒いです。冷え性の方はレッグウォーマーなどを持っていくといいでしょう。同社のHPに潜行マップが載っていて、右側の方が沈没物の横を通る回数が多いと狙ったのですが、当日の海流によって進路を変えるそうで、結局は当日の運次第。パイロットはどちらにも公平になるように操縦してくれますが、乗艦回は左側がやや優勢だった感じ。「となりの芝生」的な感覚かも。一度は体験してみる価値があるツアーです。なお、ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジの敷地内に乗場があるので、同ホテルの宿泊客にはアクセスが大変便利です。送迎が必要ない分、割引があってもよさそうですが、残念ながらその特典はありません。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/09 |
Reviewed by: kana
I signed up for a tour because submarines can't be ridden in Japan, and my child wanted to try it. We traveled by boat to the location of the submarine, but due to lack of sleep, I ended up getting seasick even though the waves were calm. I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are prone to getting sick. However, once we were on the submarine, there was hardly any rocking, so my nausea subsided, and I was able to enjoy watching the seabed. I was satisfied to see sharks and swimming turtles on the ocean floor.
潜水艦は、日本では乗れないし、子供も乗ってみたいと言うのでツアーに申し込みしました。船で潜水艦の場所まで移動するのですが寝不足もあって波が穏やかなのに酔ってしまいました。乗り物に弱い方は、酔い止めの服用をお勧めします。しかし潜水艦に乗るとほとんど揺れなかったので酔いも収まり楽しんで海底を見る事が出来ました。海底でサメを見たり泳いでる亀を見る事ができ満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/05 |
Reviewed by: taka
I was moved to see beautiful tropical fish and sea turtles up close. While snorkeling may not allow children to observe enough, this experience lets even small children participate and observe the fish, which I think is great. Additionally, since the explanations are given in Japanese, I believe that those who are not good at English can easily join in as well.
きれいな熱帯魚や、海がめがまじかで見れて感動しました。スノーケリングなどは子供が十分な観察ができませんが、これだと小さい子供でも参加し、魚を観察できるのできるのでよかったと思います。また、説明も日本語で行っている為英語の苦手な方も気軽に参加できると思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/31 |
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