Reviewed by: Lisa Fatouros
From the minute we boarded the bus, our tour guide/bus driver "Theus" was great. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Showed us extra things along the way with facts about Hawaii in general but also about great eating places and the local food. Definitely worth a trip.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/30 |
Reviewed by: David (Australia)
Waiting to be collected for our bus was a little anxious as there were so many people and buses arriving at once especially when we did know what our bus looked like.
Once our driver called Larry found us we were directed to the bus. Larry kept us well informed and was very organized and courteous. Thank you for an enjoyable day.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/15 |
Reviewed by: チビ太
On the first day of my arrival, since I couldn't predict the time, I opted for a trolley day pass instead of a time-specific tour to head to Diamond Head. The trolley made stops for about five minutes at scenic spots, allowing me to take some photos. I got off at Kahala Mall and enjoyed dining and shopping.
入国初日は時間が読めないため、時間指定のツアーにせずトロリー1日券でダイヤモンドヘッドへ向かいました。景色のいいところでは5分くらい停車してくれたので写真も撮れました。カハラモールで降りて食事とショッピングを楽しめました
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| Packages: | グリーンライン1日乗り放題 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Benedikt
I really do it again.
It was a very nice and wonderful tour.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
Reviewed by: drg
I'm not sure what was "deluxe" about this tour. We were picked up and taken on a "tour" of Honolulu first. This amounted to circling a couple of blocks where the King's palace and statue are. Then we went on to Pearl Harbor where we were informed that we would be switching to a different bus for our return to our resort! The 1st driver was difficult to understand when he was telling us what we were seeing. The 2nd driver was much better, although he seemed to talk about things as he saw them and would move onto something else before the rest of the bus caught up to what he had been talking about! I think there are cheaper options for a tour like this which accomplish the exact same thing!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
The day ran pretty smoothly. Slight problem at start when we were told they had overbooked but it was all sorted quickly. Great bus driver. Funny and very informative. A very hot day especially on the Missouri but good food and drink outlets.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/01 |
Reviewed by: CLM
It was great! Larry was super as a tour guide & driver.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/20 |
Reviewed by: DLineen
Take your time, go earlier than you need to, read all the signs and placards you can. Doing this will give you so much more understanding of what took place on that day of infamy. Be quiet and listen to the calm. Remember. You will be moved.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Jim&Barb von Runnen
Toa was a great guide. He was very enjoyable to listen to. Enjoyed the day.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Joel
After finding parking ($12) rushed to locate the shuttle which started late because someone on another business had to go potty. Rode to downtown area where there was about 3 blocks of Christmas lights and then stopped to walk around a building with a few trees in it then back to wait on another late bus just to return to where we started. Huge disappointment for $25 and 3 hours I'll never get back.
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| Packages: | Standard Christmas Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Derek
Niu helped us to find the place and actually called to see it the trolley could wait for us! Thanks for a really nice time!
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| Packages: | Standard Christmas Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/18 |
Reviewed by: yukky
Despite being told to gather 15 minutes early and arriving on time, there was no guidance to the bus even after more than 30 minutes past the departure time, which frustrated the other participants as well. After waiting 40 minutes past the scheduled departure, we were finally directed to the bus and set off, but we only had about 25 minutes to see the City Lights.
The return bus didn't make us wait as long, but it was so crowded that we couldn't find a seat on the trolley and had to stand the entire time.
I couldn't enjoy it at all.
15分前集合という事で、時間厳守したにもかかわらず、出発時間を30分以上過ぎてもいっこうにバスへの案内がなく周りの参加者もイラついていた。出発時間を40分経過した後にバスに案内されてやっと出発したが、シティライツを見ることができる時間は、たったの25分程度…
帰りのバスはそれ程待たされはしなかったが、トロリーに座ることができないほどすし詰め状態で、ずっと立っていた。
全く楽しめなかった。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Deb from Canada
This was a great experience starting from the pick up at our hotel. Larry our driver was very welcoming and he made the bus ride fun and was full of information. We have been to Honolulu before but really enjoyed the information and the opportunity to hear about Hawaii history. The Punch Bowl was made interesting by our driver Larry who provided lots of details that were new to us. When we arrived at Pearl Harbor he made sure that we knew where to go and when to be there. We were the only ones doing the Mighty Mo tour so again he made sure we knew what to do and when. His estimations of the times for the activities were spot on. The towel service was much appreciated after climbing the ladders of the Missouri. Thanks for the great experience.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: チャラン・ポロン
In short, it's a tour that takes you by bus to a Christmas night festival in Hawaii. For those who are unsure about the bus ride back and forth, taking this bus from Waikiki to the city makes it a fun experience. There are many white people on the bus and once you arrive, so you can really enjoy the foreign atmosphere, which is a hidden charm. There are some small stalls, but it's not the kind of place where you can eat a lot, so it's safer to have a meal beforehand. After returning, there weren't many places to eat open in Waikiki either.
簡単に言えば、ハワイのクリスマスの夜のお祭りにバスで連れて行ってもらうツアーです。
ただ、行き帰りのバスに自信がない人は、ワイキキから市中までこのバスで連れて行ってもらうと楽しく行けますね。バスの中も着いてからも、白人の方がたくさんいるので、え?っと思うくらい外国気分を満喫できるのも、隠れた魅力ですね。ちょっとした出店は出るのですが、ガッツリ食べれる感じでもないので、事前に腹ごしらえをして参加した方が無難です。帰ってきてからはワイキキでも、あまり食べるところが空いてませんでした。
Thank you for participating in the Waikiki Trolley Holiday Light Tour. Some may feel that the city's illuminations are lacking compared to those in Japanese cities, but we hope you enjoyed the Hawaiian-style Christmas with the palm tree lights, the Aloha Santa couple, and decorations of marine life. We would be delighted if you choose to join us again in the future. From all the Waikiki Trolley staff.
この度はワイキキトロリーホリデーライトツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。街のイルミネーションは日本の市街に比べてしまうと物足りないと感じてしまう方もいらっしゃるかしれませんが、ヤシの木のライトアップやアロハのサンタ夫婦や海の生物のデコレーションなどハワイらしいクリスマスをご満喫いただければ幸いです。また機会がございましたらぜひご利用ください。 ワイキキトロリースタッフ一同
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: あんこ
It was great that I could ride the Purple Line and go all the way to Pearl Harbor. I found out that the one-day unlimited pass actually becomes valid for two days when I received it. Unfortunately, I had already planned to be almost nowhere near Waikiki on the second day, so I wish I had known that before my trip.
パープルラインも乗れて、パールハーバーまで行けたのが良かった。
1日乗り放題が2日間乗り放題になるようで、乗り放題パスの受け渡しの時に知った。2日目にはワイキキにほぼいない予定を組んでしまったので、渡航前に知っておきたかった。
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| Packages: | 1日乗り放題パス |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Anne Winch
My husband and and I made the trip to Pearl Harbour and visited the ship the Missouri and the very touching memorial. It was one of the best days spent on our Hawaii vacation. Our only regret was we did not get up and go as early as possible as there was so much more we could have seen if we had planned to spend the entire day there. The ship was amazing and definitely worth the ticket price. We didn't see the submarine or airport but we couldn't have squeezed anything else in that day. All round an excellent way to spend the day and have a real appreciation for the history.
One of the most amazing parts of the trip was the memorial. We were fortunate enough to have a WWII veteran visiting the memorial that day. It was very honerable how the staff escorted him on and off the shuttle boat and made way for him to the front the memorial. There were so many names you could not help but to look for a potential past relative on the wall and find your personal connection to history.
The Missouri felt like a time capsule. It was so interesting to see the way the sailers and army men lived on the boat. Very organized spaces in such tight quarters. One of the most memorable exhibits was the Japanese komakozi exhibit. They have letters written by the young men who sacrificed their lives in the Japanese Air Force. Very heart felt and it really hit home that all war is devastating regardless of the side you happen to be on.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Peggy S.
We had Larry with Royal Star as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and had a sense of humor which was a bonus. He gave us pointers once we were at Pearl Harbor which were helpful. We enjoyed learning about the history of Pearl Harbor. The Arizona Memorial was very moving. The USS Battleship Missouri was really cool. The ship is huge. We first were part of a guided tour where we learned about what took place on the battleship. After the tour, we were able to move around the ship freely and explore. We finished off this experience by touring the city. We learned a lot about the history of Hawaii. This was an awesome experience and we highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Adam Ballard
This tour was so great. Having a luxurious coach, a driver in training Toa and the Driver of the Year (2015/2016) Larry, the whole day was informative and fun. One of the greatest things I enjoyed was the amount of time we had at Pearl Harbor. Would highly recommend Royal Star... Toa & Larry treated us all like royalty.
If you choose to do this tour, I highly recommend the USS Missouri which took me around two hours. It gave me a great insight into what it must have been like on the Arizona when the Japanese struck and how so many brave soldiers were entombed in her.
Finally, I would again commend this tour company for the motor coach, professionalism, service, jokes and knowledge. It was well above my expectations.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/22 |
Reviewed by: J. Martinez
The experience was excellent from beginning to end. The online booking through Veltra was straight forward and an email confirmation was promtly received. The staff was very helpful over the telephone in advance of the tour. The pick up was right on time and our driver was charismatic, professional and knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii. The city tour was great and would recommend it as a combination package with the Arizona Memorial entrance. The Arizona Memorial is a must see when visiting the island, the experience was both informative and emotional. We proceeded to visit the Missouri which is an absolute must see. We were driven to the Missouri in a very comfortable bus. Upon arrival we were greeted and welcomed aboard the ship. It was a real walk through time. Make sure you carve out enough time to walk through the ship, you can spend hours if so inclined. We participated in a 30 minute guided tour which was packed with information and then walked around the ship. The Missouri is a magnificent ship filled with stories of people who were present and lived moments of historical significance. Our driver gave us a pick up time for the return and he was on site promptly on schedule. Our driver was curteous, funny and provided us with additional information on our way back to our hotel. We were dropped off at our hotel entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We had considered making our own arrangements to visit Pearl Harbour but we decided to book our tickets and tour through Veltra/Hawaiian tours after speaking to a group that had booked through them. We had rented a car for two days and toured other parts of the island. The booking of the Arizona Memorial and the Missouri through Veltra was definitely worth while and would recommend it to anyone visiting the island. No line up for tickets, excellent service and informative city tour.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Helen C, Ohio
We hadn't realized how difficult it was to get tickets into the Arizona and had originally planned to just go on our own. When we discovered we would really need a tour our concierge couldn't find space for us. I located the Hawaiian activities website by accident and they managed to get us on a tour the next morning.... Our driver, Larry, picked us up and took us through downtown, the punch bowl and gave us a great overview (entertaining too!) of everything we went by and what to expect when we got to Pearl Harbor. When we got there Larry took us through everything himself, making sure we got our tickets, making us aware of timing issues. It was a great trip and we couldn't of asked for a better guide. I left a bag on the bus by accident and Larry realized whose bag it was and since his next tour was going from near our hotel, he parked while he waited for them, where we could him see if we came by....so I got my bag back almost before I missed it! Thank you Larry! We really were extremely pleased with this company. It was very well run. Definitely would use them again....and hopefully I'll get a chance. Hawai'i was great.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
Me and my partner went for the Pearl Harbor trip yesterday with the Missouri battle ship included.
The pick up was a breeze with the bus driver, Larry (from Royalty STAR motorcoach), probably being the highlight of the tour. Not just knowledgeable about the history and language of Hawaii but extremely funny and interactive.
The busses are air-conditioned and has a toilet on board. There is toilets and food outlets when you get dropped off.
Upon doing this trip it really gives you the appreciation of what actually happend.
If doing the trip its really worth consider doing the battleships as well, gives a good feel of what it's like living on those ships.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Rix Tillman
This is our 4th time to visit Hawaii and we always start by spending several days in Oahu before moving on to another island. The Veltra Deluxe Arizona Memorial Tour and Historical City Tour is a must no matter how many times you visit because we always need to remember the extreme sacrifices made for us by our brave men and women of the military. We've been all over the world and Paradise Cruise is one of the very best tour companies ever! HIGHLY recommend this tour. Our guide was Marlon and he was super!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/15 |
Reviewed by: John Mclendon
The tour from was amazing from the start. Larry, the driver and guide, was knowledgeable and very informative. The experience at the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri was pleasant. We were able to complete both ahead of the time we had originally expected which allowed for us to complete other activities sooner.Larry would give little pointers that would help things go more smoothly for us as tourist. The seats on the bus were comfortable and the ride was smooth. The additional tour of the city was unexpected, but vey pleasant. We learned about the monkey trees and why they are here, the Chinese trees at the cemetery where U.S. Soldiers are buried. We would definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Jim Danford
I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. Since I am really not a history buff, I was not sure I would enjoy it, but I am so glad that we went. The trip was very well organized and our driver, Larry was fabulous. He was a wealth of knowledge and he explained a lot about the local history and he provided an entertaining vocabulary lesson. He also kept us in schedule and provided specific directions as to where we needed to be and the timeframes we had for each area. The tour itself was very detailed and I highly recommend the Arizona tour as well. The film prior to the tour was contained actual footage of the attack and painted a realistic picture of the magnitude of the attack. All of the guides were very knowledgeable and took time to answer all of the questions. The battle ship was amazing and you can pretty much go through the entire ship. I would recommend tennis shoes as the ladders can be tricky in flip flops. We have done several excursions over the past week and I highly recommend you include this one as a must do!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Leah
I participated with my elderly mother. Our guide, Miho, was very attentive and taught us many things. Thanks to her insights about not only Hawaiian culture and history but also the flowers and trees in the courtyard, I feel like we enjoyed our trip many times more! It was my mother's first experience with hula dancing, and the teacher was wonderful and friendly, which made my mother very happy.
年老いた母と二人で参加しました。ガイドのミホさんはとても丁寧に色々な事を教えてくださいました。ハワイの文化や歴史以外にも中庭の花や木など教えて頂いたおかげで旅行が何倍も楽しめた気がします!母にとって初めてのフラダンス体験でしたが、先生も素敵で気さくな方で母も喜んでいました。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/09 |
Reviewed by: CRich
We had a great time but we didn't have enough time to see everything
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/08 |
Reviewed by: ゆりん
It was very convenient! There were four lines available for unlimited rides, but since I didn't use them that much, it felt a bit expensive. However, I'm glad there was a trolley.
とても便利でした!
4つのラインが乗り放題でしたが、そんなに沢山は乗らなかったのでちょっと高いかなってところですね‼︎でもトロリーあってよかったです。
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| Packages: | 4日間乗り放題パス |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/20 |
Reviewed by: みなちゃん
The Bishop Museum was amazing! I finally got to visit a place I had wanted to go to for a long time. I learned hula dancing, toured the facility, and felt like I was learning about Hawaii's roots. The kumu was kind, and it was a fulfilling day.
ビショップミュージアムサイコーかねてより行きたかったところでやっと実現しました フラダンスを習って施設見学をしてハワイのルーツを学んだ様な気持ちクムも優しく充実した1日でした
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Mister
First off we got to ride on a double decker bus with Christmas lights strung on the roof which was not expected because of the title. That was definitely a pleasant surprise. The trolley picked up me and my girlfriend in Waikiki and took us through down town honolulu to see Christmas lights that you probably wouldn't park and walk to look at. The driver also acted as a tour guide talking on the speaker about the history of some of the buildings. Then we circled through to the big Santa and Mrs. Claus statue and the bus dropped us off for half an hour to walk around. Got picked up and dropped off at the same location we started off. No complaints at all.
Mahalo for your review. I agree! The Waikiki Trolley is a convenient way to see the Honolulu City Lights and Honolulu Hale during the holidays. We're glad you had a great time. Hope to see you again next year. Aloha!
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| Packages: | Standard Christmas Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Traveler
This was the best way to see the Honolulu Xmas Lights.... no traffic to deal with, no having to look for parking, a friendly driver, xmas lights on the bus and xmas music playing! The bus ride (a double decker!) was the best part of the entire tour!
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| Packages: | Standard Christmas Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/22 |
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An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, we sincerely apologize for the significant delay of the trolley, which prevented you from fully enjoying the tour.
We have confirmed the details with the local operating company. On that day, there was a major scheduling error on their part, which caused a considerable delay for the 19:00 service that you were scheduled to join. We are truly sorry that due to this oversight, you were unable to enjoy the City Lights as originally planned. We understand that while waiting for the trolley, you may have felt anxious as time passed without any updates. Additionally, we apologize for the discomfort caused by the extremely crowded return bus.
We have also sent you a separate email with further information, and we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to check it.
We take your feedback seriously and will strive to improve our services in the future.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback during your busy schedule.
Best regards,
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
しかしながら、トロリーの大幅な遅れにより、十分にツアーをお楽しみいただけず、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
今回の内容を現地催行会社に確認させていただきました。当日は催行会社側の配車ミスによりお客様がご参加された19:00の便にかなりの遅れが出てしまったとのことでございます。手配不備による遅れにより、楽しみにされていたシティ・ライツを当初の予定通り御覧いただけず誠に申し訳ございませんでした。トロリーをお待ちいただいた間、ご案内のないまま時間がすぎてしまい不安なお気持ちだったかと察します。また、帰りのバスが非常に混雑しておりご不快なお気持ちにさせてしまいましたこと、お詫び申し上げます。
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