Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My wife and I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time and enjoyed it immensely. The "Ha, Breath of Life" show was as spectacular as we were told and read about. Our kudo's to our escort Summer. She did a very commendable job.
The Engs
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Last August, my family participated in a canyon horseback riding experience. My son, who is in the third grade, and my daughter, who is in high school, both had a great time. The 90-minute ride through the canyon included just the right amount of uphill sections and was more fun than we expected. Each horse had its own personality, and my son's horse was laid-back, walking slowly, which seemed perfect for him (laughs). At the end, they also took pictures for us, creating wonderful memories!
昨年8月に渓谷乗馬に家族で参加しました。
小学3年生の息子や高校生の娘もとても楽しんでいました。
約90分の渓谷での乗馬はちょうどいい程度の上りもあり
想像以上の楽しさでした。
馬もそれぞれ性格があり、息子の馬はマイペースで
ゆっくりゆっくり歩くので息子にはちょうど良かったようです(笑)
最後には写真も撮ってくれて良い思い出となりました!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/31 |
Reviewed by: マサト
I was very excited! To be honest, I was a bit scared before doing it, but the instructor was easy to talk to, which helped me relax a little. Since it's a sport that requires personal responsibility, I think it's good to challenge yourself once you've made up your mind! Once you jump, you'll experience wind pressure, scenery, and thrills like you've never felt before. I think running shoes that can be tightened with laces are best. You can't bring a camera, but you can request paid photography. It's an amazing sport overall.
非常に興奮しました!やる前は正直怖かったですが、インストラクターは気軽に話してくれ多少リラックスできます。
あくまで自己責任のスポーツなので覚悟を決めたらチャレンジするのもいいと思います!
飛んだら、今までに感じたことのない風圧・景色・スリルが味わえます。
靴は紐のきつくできるランニングシューズ的なものがいいと思います。カメラは持っていけません。撮影は有料で頼めます。とにかくすごいスポーツです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great adventure...We could see many sharks may be 40-50 or even more...
Just be careful and try NOT to eat anything before coming to this activity as there are high chances of you puking after u are done and also u might feel like relaxing the rest of the day ...so donot plan something very important on the same day...
Though very exciting...I personally felt it is little dangerous too...
Staff did assure us the safety and told us they have been doin this since 11 years and not even a single person was hurt by a shark so far....which is gud
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/17 |
Reviewed by: アイーダ
I imagined a ranch like a grassland, but it turned out to be a wilder course with a bit of a mountain path. At the top, I could see the ocean, making it a fun experience. The horses taken care of by the cowgirls were well-trained, and I felt completely at ease riding them. The duration was just right, and I definitely want to come back.
草原のような牧場をイメージしていましたが、ちょっとした山道を登っていく思ったよりワイルドなコースで、頂上では海も見え、楽しい経験となりました。
カウガールたちの世話している馬たちは、よく調教されていて乗っていて全然不安を感じません。
時間の長さもちょうど良く、ぜひまた来たいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Thank you for your help. The local Japanese staff were very kind, and I had a great time!
お世話になりました。現地の日本のスタッフの方が大変親切で満喫できました!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/03 |
Reviewed by: のる
Honestly, I had hoped to participate but was scared and considered backing out. However, after going to the site and talking with the staff, all my anxieties disappeared. The experience of free-falling from 14,000 feet was beyond words. My instructor and the cameraman were very friendly, and being able to dive together became a truly precious memory. (I ended up giving quite a generous tip.)
Participating in Japan would cost nearly double. Considering that you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Oahu, I think it's a great deal for those who are thinking about trying diving.
For first-timers, it's definitely worth asking for photos and video recording.
正直参加希望は出したが怖くなって辞めようかとも考えていましたが、
現地に行ってスタッフと話をしてその不安も全て消え去りました。
結果14000フィートからの自由落下は言葉にならない経験でした。
私の担当したインストラクターとカメラマンもとても気さくで、
一緒のダイビングを出来たことも大変貴重な思い出ともなりました。
(結構チップも多めにわたしてしまいました)
日本で参加すると倍近く費用がかかります。
美しいオワフの景観を楽しむことも出来ることを考えると
ダイビングしてみたいと考えている人には
非常にお徳とも思います。
初めての方には写真とビデオ撮影はお願いしておいて損は無いです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/30 |
Reviewed by: MARK
THE DRIVER/GUIDE WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KEPT US ENTERTAINING FOR THE MOST PARTS. HE GAVE US CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS AND WAS A GREAT ASSET TO HAVE IN THIS TOUR.
WE COULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME ON THE ISLAND TOUR INSTEAD OF THE CULTURAL CENTER.
FINALLY THE NIGHT SHOW WAS WELL DONE. SUPRISED TO SEE HOW STUDENTS COULD PUT UP A PROFESSIONAL SHOW LIKE THIS. SOMETIMES I WONDER WHETHER THEY COME HERE TO STUDY FOR A CAREER OR ENTERTAIN THEMSELVES.
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Sky Diving was easy the highlight of the trip, and Pacific made it easy and safe to do it.
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Warren
Tour was great and the driver and his narration made it all the better. He should be rewarded - sorry I did not get his name other than, possibly, Mr. Polomalu?
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/26 |
Reviewed by: リサママ
This time, I had my first horseback riding experience with my 7-year-old child. At first, both my child and I were nervous, but we quickly got used to it. The horses were very smart, and we thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors; it was a truly valuable experience. The tour guide was very friendly, and they even took us to Leonard's, a place I had wanted to visit for a long time, and for lunch, we went to a garlic shrimp restaurant, which made me very satisfied. Next time, I would like my husband to join us as well.
今回7歳の子供と二人で乗馬を初体験しました。最初は子供も私も緊張しましたが、すぐに慣れて来て、お馬さんもとっても賢くて、大自然を満喫出来、とっても貴重な体験をさせて頂きました。ツアーガイドの方もとっても気さくな方で、以前から行きたかったレナーズのお店にも途中に寄っていただいたり、ランチにはガーリックシュリンプのお店に連れて行って頂いたり本当に大満足しました。今度は主人も一緒に参加させて頂きたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The shark tour was canceled during departure (due to wave conditions). Given the circumstances with the weather, it can't be helped, but I would have appreciated being informed about the cancellation before departure. Also, I felt a bit uneasy that there were no staff members available who could communicate in Japanese.
今回のシャークツアーに出発途中で催行中止になってしまいました(波の都合で)。さすがに、天候等の都合の事なので仕方がないですが、できたら出発する前に催行中止を教えてほしかったです。また、日本語対応できるスタッフさんがいらっしゃらなかったのが少し不安でした。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first experience with skydiving! There were staff members who spoke Japanese, so I was able to participate with peace of mind! The instructor couldn't speak Japanese, but he was cheerful and had a great vibe, making it a truly enjoyable time. The skydiving itself was more intense than I had imagined, but it was an incredibly impactful activity that is worth experiencing at least once. I'm glad I did it!
スカイダイビング初体験です!日本語対応のスタッフさんもおり、安心して参加することができました!インストラクターの方は日本語を話せませんでしたが、明るくてノリも良く、本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました。スカイダイビング自体は想像以上に強烈でしたが、一度は経験しても悪くはないインパクト抜群の最強アクティビティでした。やって良かったと思います!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I attended in April, but it was cold. There were a lot of sharks, and it was fun!
4月参加でしたが寒かったです。サメうじゃうじゃ楽しかったー!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was scary, but I'm glad I did it!
怖かったーでもやって良かった!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
One word...INSANE! By far one of the coolest things I have ever gotten the chance to do. Some of the sharks even sueface and you can see their fins cutting through the water like Jaws. They are very non-agressive...they know you are there but they could care less...they just want some crab. I was able to go mid-March during whale watching season and the whales gave us a great show...one actually came out of the water about 100 yards from the boat, it was absolutely breath taking. I would definitely go again and drag everyone I know! Thank you North Shore Shark Encounters for an unforgettable experience!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is a great way to see the island. The driver was very knowledgeable, and we visited some beautiful areas. We had about 15 min. at each stop, which was fine, except at the Dole plantation. Honestly, I dont know why they bother. In 15 min we had time to get our ice cream, and that was it. No time to browse the gift shop at all, or browse the grounds at all. Either allow more time at Dole, or skip it altogether. The driver could use a bell of some sort. We often had to wait for people who didnt return when they were supposed to. I dont know if those delays made much difference, we still got to the Polynesian Cultural Center around 1pm, which was plenty of time. The evening show after the luau was fantastic.
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Aimee
Great value for a great price. The only negative is that you definitely need more than ~1 hour to get an adequate feeling of the entire Center. This is a great package if you're just looking for a luau (buffet style with entertainment) and an excellent evening show. Will definitely go back for an entire day trip!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/31 |
Reviewed by: miki
It was my first challenge in life. The instructor taught us carefully, so even beginners can feel at ease. I was moved by the amazing view from the sky. It's definitely worth trying at least once. When I come back to Hawaii, I want to challenge myself again!
生まれて初めての挑戦でした。
インストラクターの方が丁寧に教えてくれるので、初心者でも安心してできます。空から見る景色のすごさに感動しました。一度は、やってみる価値はあります。
ハワイにまたくる時は、挑戦したいです!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Late entry was perfect for our 3 year old. She was well rested and was able to enjoy the luau and Ha! Too bad we didn't have enough time for shopping and site seeing around the center. Maybe next time.
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Reviewed by: しず
We went on a small boat, but there was quite a bit of rocking, so some people felt unwell. → I felt like I was going to throw up...
We go inside a cage, so it's safe, but the waves were pretty rough, which made it quite challenging. Depending on where you are in the cage, you might be able to take good photos or see the sharks up close, so there is some variation. I desperately dove down to take pictures, but since I was using goggles and an instant underwater camera, the subjects were often misaligned, and the shadows didn't come out well, which was disappointing. However, the sharp eyes of the sharks are clearly etched in my memory♪
In March, it’s still cold, so a cover-up is essential. Some people stayed in their swimsuits, but for those not used to the sea, I think a jacket about the thickness of a sweatshirt would be good.
As for my thoughts after the experience, I want to participate again (laughs)♪
小型の船で行きますが、
横揺れがかなりありましたので、
気分が悪くなっている方もいらっしゃいました。
→海にモドシマス。。。
檻の中に入りますので、安全ですが、
波が結構荒くて、大変っていえば大変です。
檻の中の場所によって、
写真がよく撮れたり、サメが近くに見れたり
多少は差があると思います。
私は必死で潜って写真とりましたが、
ゴーグルして、水中カメラ(インスタント)でしたので、
被写体がずれたり、
日陰がうまく写ってくれなくて、悲しかった。
でも、サメの鋭い目は記憶にはっきりとあります♪
3月はまだ寒いので、羽織るものは必須です。
水着のままでいる方もいらっしゃいましたが、
海になれてない方は、
トレーナー位の厚さの上着でも良いと思います。
終わっての感想ですが、
また参加したい(笑)♪
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/24 |
Reviewed by: プルメリア
It was wonderful to be able to ride a horse while gazing at the blue sea! ♪
青い海を眺めながら乗馬できたことがとてもよかったです♪
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Josh G
Booked this activity about 2 weeks before I left for Oahu. Pure excitement before launch. It was a quick ride out to the location, easy intrusctions and pure fun and amazement being able to see sharks in the natural habitit. They seemed to be flying effortlessly through the water around the cage and the boat and showed no aggression towards us, only curiousity. Such a great experience and wish I could of done it each day for the rest of my vacation. i highly recommend this for EVERYBODY.
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/23 |
Reviewed by: protomex
it rained the whole time we were in hawaii. but not on this day! we went out on the bay in haleiwa a short distance and saw many, many whales, not just the spouting blow holes, but actually jumping out of the water and splashing around. make sure you book while the whales are in town, from november to april, according to the guide.
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My daughter participated because she wanted to ride a horse. It seems she was able to ride quite seriously, which is great.
娘が馬に乗りたくて参加しました。かなり本格的に乗ることができたようでよかったみたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/12 |
Reviewed by: HIDEYUKI
I was very nervous about my first skydiving experience. The instructor was very kind and provided great guidance. They made it very exciting for me.
初めてのスカイダイビングでとても緊張していました。
インストラクターの方がとても優しく指導してくださいました。
とてもエキサイティングにさせてくれました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/10 |
Reviewed by: LINCO
I have a lasting impression from a horseback riding experience along the beach in Oahu, and this time I finally participated since my child is old enough to ride. I had imagined a light gallop, so I felt a bit underwhelmed by the well-behaved horses that walked slowly in a line. However, my children, who were experiencing riding (handling the reins themselves) for the first time, and my 63-year-old mother enjoyed it innocently.
At the beach, we were fortunate to see wild sea turtles and seals up close, and the Japanese guide was very unique, making it a truly enjoyable activity. Since it was my first time staying at the Sheraton, I didn't know where the Aloha Landing was, which caused a delay in our departure, and I regretted not being able to give a tip to the guide, whom I was very grateful to. I think I will request a different activity next time.
Please say hello to Kozo for me!
昔オアフでビーチ沿いを走る乗馬体験をしたのがとても印象に残っていて、今回はやっと子供が乗馬できる年齢になったので参加しました。
軽く疾走するくらいのイメージだったので、きちんと列になりゆっくり歩くお利巧なお馬さんたちに若干の物足りなさはあったものの、乗馬(自分で手綱をさばく)初体験の子供たちと63歳の母は無邪気に楽しんでいました。
海岸では幸運にも野生の海がめとアザラシを間近に見れたし、日本人ガイドのおじさんもとってもユニークで本当に楽しいアクティビティでした。
シェラトンの宿泊は初めてだったので、アロハランディングの場所がわからず行き違いで出発が遅れてしまったり、ガイドの方にとても感謝したのでぜひ渡したかったチップを渡しそこなったり、すこし後悔が残ったので、また次回は違うアクティビティでお願いしようと重います。
コウゾウさんによろしくお伝えください!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Siegle
I would not characterize this center as a place to do serious information seeking about a culture, but it sure was fun and I learned enough to know it was at least good in what it selected. Yes, the most impressive thing was the stage show, and especially the ending. The story was a rather neat way of combinding all the island cultures and their unique features and similarities. The performers were wonderful.
On the negative side, not many and mostly resolved, our tickets should have included our meal and did not, so needed to be corrected. The food was OK, certainly not great.But there were a few " authentic dishes" that seemed and were more tasty, if only they had been more identified and described.
Sometimes the students hired seemed less than knowledgable or interested in their jobs.Others were wonderful. How do you review them?
And finally, because our tickets needed to be reissued, we ended up in the nosebleed section, which would have been fine, except that the air cond
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/24 |
Reviewed by: CANDY
In mid-January, my wife and I participated with our friends, a couple.
We went to Hawaii for our friends' wedding trip, and while my wife and I had skydived twice before, our friends had no experience, and the groom was afraid of heights... We forced him to sign up and managed to get him to jump.
This time, we jumped from 14,000 feet, which was higher than our previous two jumps, and the freefall lasted over 60 seconds, making it especially enjoyable. Above all, the weather was perfect, and the views were great, making it an incredible experience. The staff were very accommodating, and our friends, who were experiencing this for the first time, seemed to enjoy it without any worries. Although the groom was sweating nervously...
Additionally, for our previous two jumps, we had requested DVD recordings, but in the last one, the instructor's camera only captured my expressions. Here, however, the camera operator jumped with us, capturing the surrounding scenery and the reactions of the people who jumped with us, creating wonderful memories on film.
1月中旬に妻と友人夫妻の4人で参加しました。
友人夫妻のウェディング旅行の立ち会いでハワイ行きとなって自分と妻は過去に2度スカイダイビングの経験があったんですが、友人夫妻は経験がなく、しかも新郎は高所恐怖症…無理矢理申し込み、飛ばせました。
今回は、14000フィートで過去の2回より高く、フリーフォールの時間も60s以上と楽しさもひときわでした。
何より天気が最高で景色もよく見え、最高の経験になりました。
スタッフさんの対応もよく、初体験の友人夫妻も安心して楽しんでくれたようです。
…新郎は冷や汗かいてましたけど…
あと、過去の2回もDVDの記録をお願いしたんですが、前回は2回ともインストラクターの方が手首につけたカメラで、自分の表情しか映ってなかったんですが、ここでは、カメラの担当の方が一緒に飛んでくれて廻りの景色とか一緒に飛んだ人達の様子とかが入っていて、とてもいい思い出映像になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
You have to try the spear tossing and eat the pineapple delight!
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/11 |
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We are truly sorry that you could not participate due to the bad weather on the day of the tour. Your safety is our top priority, and we decided to cancel the tour. Additionally, please note that this tour is conducted in English, and there may be instances where the tour is canceled after leaving the hotel due to changing conditions on the North Shore. We appreciate your understanding. We hope you will consider joining us on your next trip to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to your visit!
この度は、当日の悪天候を理由にご参加いただけず誠に残念に思っております。お客様の安全を第一に考え、ツアーの中止を決定いたしました。また、こちらのツアーの催行は英語にて行われており、ノースショアでの状況の変化によりホテル出発後に催行中止が決定する場合もございます。何卒ご理解ください。またハワイにご旅行の際に参加をご検討いただけましたら幸いです。お客様のお越しを心よりお待ちいたしております!