Oahu
I participated in the English tour alone, but everyone was friendly and I had a great time. The lunch buffet was delicious, and all three activities were wonderful.
英語ツアーに一人で参加しましたが皆さんフレンドリーで楽しく過ごせました。昼食のビュッフェも美味しく、3つのアクティビティー全て良かったです。
It was fun because it was my first experience riding a horse! I was also able to stop by Haleiwa, and the garlic shrimp was delicious!
乗馬初体験だったから楽しかったです!
ハレイワにも寄れたし、ガーリックシュリンプも美味しかった!
This time, we were able to see the whales almost immediately after departing. I wonder how many we saw ( 〃▽〃) !! It felt like they were running alongside the boat, and I was gazing at the sea from the deck the whole time.
今回もほぼ出発するとまもなくしてクジラ達を見ることが出来ました。
いったい何頭見れてたのでしょうか( 〃▽〃) !!船と並走してるかのようでずっとデッキで海を眺めていました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
Oahu is beautiful and the tour was a Great way to experience it. Unfortunately, it did rain for part of the trip. Greg, our driver and guide is very personable and knowledgeable. He really aims to please. I would say that we were a little too packed on the bus, it would have been preferable to have been on a smaller tour. Overall, you certainly get your monies worth!
Hi Francine,
Thanks for your review of Gregg and our adventure. We currently use a luxury bus that has VERY comfortable seats and plenty of room.
All the Best,
Manager
I didn't have high expectations since many people couldn't see them, but I was able to see them multiple times. The weather was nice, and even if you can't see the whales, you can enjoy the view of Waikiki from the sea. I watched from the third floor, but if you want to feel more of the impact, I think it's better to watch from the first floor.
It was a large boat, and the weather was good with calm seas, but it still rocked a bit. If you're not confident with rides, it might be a good idea to bring some medication.
見れない方も多かったので期待はしていませんでしたが何度も見れました。
お天気もよくたとえクジラが見れなくても海からのワイキキの景色を楽しめますよ。
3階から見ていましたがより迫力を感じたいなら1階から見る方がいいと思います。
大きな船だし天気もよく穏やかな海でしたがやはり揺れました。
乗り物に自信のない方は薬をもっていった方がいいかな。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching.
Please come again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
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
The guide was a Japanese person named Uchida (I apologize if I misheard). He provided detailed explanations of the sights while driving, which was educational and enjoyable. When the roads got congested, he took alternative routes to avoid traffic, making him very reliable.
We first visited the Dole Plantation. We had about 30 minutes to explore on our own. The main purpose was a restroom break, and I think it’s best to consider it mainly for that, with just a little time for souvenir shopping. After this, we used the highway, but there can be traffic jams, so I believe the restroom break at the Dole Plantation is essential. There is also a maze here, but it takes over an hour to complete, so I strongly advise against attempting it. Next, we went to a beach where we saw turtles and spent about 15 minutes observing. It seems that turtles often don’t come on days with high waves, but we were lucky enough to see two and take photos. After that, we had a 65-minute lunch break in Haleiwa Town. Uchida drove us around Haleiwa Town beforehand and recommended various places, so we were fine without a guidebook. He helped us get to our desired restaurant smoothly, and I appreciated his thoughtfulness. We went to a fast-food restaurant, but it took about 15 minutes for the food to arrive, so time management is important since it doesn’t come out as quickly as in Japan. After that, we went horseback riding. We took a walk on horseback through a small hill covered with trees, similar to hiking. Riding on a natural mountain that hasn’t been maintained felt great. The horses are retired polo ponies, so they are well-trained and manageable even for beginners. It was a very enjoyable day. Thank you to the owner, Mark, and Uchida. I would like to ride here again.
【For Participants】
1. Touching turtles is prohibited by law. There was a person monitoring the beach. If you get closer than 2 meters to a turtle, you will be warned. I was glad that Uchida informed us about this in advance.
2. A group photo will be taken. When we reached a photo spot during the horseback ride, the owner took a photo of each group. Since it will be taken with your own camera, bringing a camera is essential.
3. A Japanese guide is necessary. The owner will teach you how to ride in English and simple Japanese, so you can understand the atmosphere, but if you ask questions in Japanese, I think the answers will be in English, so a guide is needed. Uchida provided detailed instructions in Japanese. There are also signs in Japanese explaining how to ride horses. When the owner gave instructions in English while we were riding, Uchida’s interpretation was very helpful when I didn’t understand. It’s not good to get injured due to a lack of knowledge from the rider, so I believe a Japanese guide is necessary for safe horseback riding, not just for this tour. (In past reviews, it was mentioned that a horse bit the one in front and was kicked by it, but the owner and Uchida warned us to keep a distance of at least 2 meters from the horse in front, so I think it was a mistake that wouldn’t happen if the rider was careful.) Additionally, we had to sign a waiver stating that injuries during horseback riding are our own responsibility. I think this is the same for any horseback riding tour. To reduce the risk of trouble, I believe it’s safer to have a Japanese guide, even if it raises the price a bit.
4. Long pants are required. Horses only know their own body shape, so they may walk very close to trees, and a person’s knees might hit the trees. Once you get used to it, you can guide the horse to avoid trees in advance, but to reduce the risk of injury, I recommend wearing thick long pants like jeans. The horse’s back is higher than you might think.
5. Selfie sticks are prohibited. Horses are said to be afraid of sticks, so we were told not to use selfie sticks while riding. It’s quite bumpy, so I think it will be difficult to take photos. If you can hold the reins with one hand an
ガイドは内田さん(よく聞き取れなかったので違ったらすみません)という日本人の方でした。車で名所の説明を丁寧にしてくださり、勉強になり楽しかったです。道路が混みだしたら渋滞回避のため別のルートを使ってくださったり、とても頼りになりました。
最初にドールプランテーションに行きました。30分程度各自で見学します。目的はトイレ休憩がメインであとは、ちょっとお土産を買うくらいだと思った方がいいです。この後、高速道路を使いますが、渋滞するときもあるらしいので、ドールプランテーションでのトイレ休憩は必須だと思います。ここには迷路もありますが、クリアに1時間以上かかるので、絶対にチャレンジ禁止です。次に亀がいる海岸に行き、15分程度見学しました。波が高い日には亀は来ないことが多いそうですが、運よく2匹見れ、写真も撮れました。その後に、ハレイワタウンで65分各自で昼食休憩がありました。内田さんが車で事前にハレイワタウンを一周し、お勧めの店を色々教えてくれたのでガイドブックが無くても大丈夫でした。目的の店にスムーズにいけるようにしてくれて、内田さんの心遣いに感謝しました。ファストフード店に行きましたが、食べ物が出るまでに15分程度かかり、日本のようにすぐには出ないので、時間配分は重要です。その後、乗馬をしました。ハイキングをするような木々の生い茂った小高い山を馬に乗って散歩しました。手入れのされてない自然の山を乗馬するのは気持ちよかったです。ポロ競技を引退した馬たちなので、ちゃんと調教されているので素人でも扱えます。とても楽しい一日でした。オーナーのマークさん、内田さん、ありがとうございました。また乗馬をするならここでやりたいと思います。
【参加者へ】
①亀に触ることは法律により禁止
海岸に監視する人がいました。亀に2m以上近づくと注意されます。内田さんから事前にこのことを注意喚起されていてよかったです。
②写真はグループで1枚撮ってもらえる
乗馬中に写真スポットに来たら、オーナーがグループごとに1枚写真を撮ってくれます。自分のカメラで撮ることになるので、カメラは必須です。
③日本語ガイドは必須
現地でオーナーが馬の乗り方を教えてくれますが、英語と簡単な日本語でされるので、雰囲気で理解できますが、こちらが日本語で質問をしても英語での回答になるかと思いますのでガイドはいると思います。詳しい注意点等は内田さんが日本語でしてくれました。現地に日本語で馬の乗り方の説明書きが掲示されています。実際に馬に乗るときにオーナーが英語で指示してくれたが理解できなかった時に内田さんの通訳が頼りになりました。乗り手の知識不足による操作ミスでケガをするのはよくないので、安全に乗馬をするためにも、このツアーに限らず、日本語ガイドは必要だと思います。(過去の口コミで馬が前の馬を噛み、前の馬に蹴られたと書かれていましたが、馬は前の馬から2メートルは距離を空けるようにオーナー及び内田さんから注意をされていたので、乗り手がきっちりしていれば起こらないミスだったのかと思います)また、乗馬中のケガは自己責任になるという同意書を書かされます。これに関してはどの乗馬ツアーでも同じかと思います。トラブルのリスクを減らすためにも多少値段は上がっても日本語ガイドがあった方が無難だと思いました。
④長ズボンは必須
馬は馬自身の体型しか把握していないので、馬が通れるギリギリで木の横を歩くことがあり、人間の膝が木にぶつかりそうになりました。慣れてくれば馬に指示して事前に木をかわすことができますが、ケガのリスクを減らすためにもジーンズ等厚手の長ズボンをお勧めします。馬の背中は思っている以上に高いです。
⑤自撮り棒禁止
馬は棒を怖がるそうで馬の上では自撮り棒は使わないように言われました。すごく揺れるので写真を撮るのは難しいと思います。片手で手綱を握り、片手で撮影できるなら動画なら撮ることもできます。
【催行会社へ】
①貴重品の保管場所を作ってほしい
荷物は車内に置いて、手荷物はカメラとペットボトル程度にしてと言われました。馬につける小さなバッグに入る程度の荷物しか持参できません。車内は鍵をかけるから安全と言われまし、山の中なので部外者が車上荒らしをするとは考えにくいですが、万が一を考えると不安があります。馬鹿正直に貴重品も車内に置いて行った自分も悪いのですが。(ベルトラのHPには持ち物に両手が空くバッグと書かれていたので荷物は自分で持てると思っていました)ガイドさんによると、オーナーからあまり荷物を持たないでほしいと言われているそうです。確かにあの山の中で物を落とした場合、探すのは大変なのはわかります。お互いが安心できるように貴重品ロッカーがあればいいのにと思いました。
I was surprised that I could see that. The next day, when I went to Hanauma Bay, I encountered a whale! It was really impressive as it jumped multiple times!! If you go to Hanauma Bay early in the morning, you might get to see one too (laughs).
あれで見れたの??って感じでした。次の日ハナウマ湾に行ってきたら普通にクジラに遭遇しました。そっちの方が何回も飛んだりしていたのですごい迫力でした!!
ハナウマ湾を朝早くから行ったら会えるかも(笑)
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We hope you will enjoy whale watching on our cruise next time. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
次回は私共のクルーズからもクジラの観測をお楽しみいただけたらと思います。
皆様の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
The tour is is done by a woman who works for CBS and associated with the show. She adds lots of personal stories that really adds to the tour. It was a lot of fun.
Dinner was late, but it was delicious and I finished it all. Around 11:50 PM, everyone started moving upstairs for the countdown. It was an amazing atmosphere, different from the countdowns in Japan. The fireworks were beautiful and I could see them well as they went off right in front of me. I'm glad I participated since it was a New Year's Eve special event!
ディナーの時間は遅いですが美味しく完食しました。23時50分ころからカウントダウンのため、みんな上階へ移動し始めます。日本でのカウントダウンとは違ったすごい盛り上がりでした。花火はとてもきれいで目の前で上がるのでよく見れました。大晦日限定なので参加して良かったと思います!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the countdown cruise. Please come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
カウントダウンのクルーズをお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
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
We chose to experience horseback riding by the seaside. We received a thorough lecture on how to ride and use the reins, and then we walked along the beach in a line. There were about three instructors with us, so we were able to enjoy it without any particular worries. (Some horses even started eating grass along the way, which was amusing!) Riding while being blown by the sea breeze of the North Shore was quite a pleasant experience.
私たちは海辺での乗馬体験を選択しました。
馬の乗り方、手綱の使い方を一通りレクチャーしてもらい、皆で一列になって海辺を歩きました。インストラクターの方が3人くらい付いていたので、特に不安なく楽しむことができました。(馬によっては途中、草を食べ始めちゃう子とかもいました笑)
ノースショアの海風に吹かれながらの乗馬はなかなか気持ちのいいものでした。
We enjoyed everything about it and our driver was amazing and full of knowledge and great sense of humor, we will definitely use you in the future, as well as recommend you to others .
It's not a full view, but I was able to see it to some extent. The captain makes an announcement saying, "You can see it in the direction of [specific time]," so if you go to that side, you can catch a glimpse, but it was difficult to take a photo. It would have been nice to see it from the intended side, but it's all up to luck.
ガッツリという訳ではないが、一応見ることが出来ました。キャプテンが「何時の方向に見えます」というアナウンスをしてくれるので、そちらの側に見に行くとちらっと見えるのですが、写真を撮るのは難しかったです。
狙った側で見れるとよかったのですが運次第ですね。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On some days, you may see very active whales jumping, so please join us again to search for those whales. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
日によってはとてもアクティブなクジラがジャンプなどを見せてくれる時もございますので、
そんなクジラを探しに是非またご参加ください。
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
My child is a fan of the Jurassic series, so I thought it would be a service for them, but in the end, I enjoyed it the most! ^_^
I had a great time on the jungle tour, farm tour, and movie tour.
Even if you're not good at English, there are many people who speak Japanese in the park, so I don't think it will be a problem.
The explanations were in Japanese when I participated. ^_^ I definitely want to join again next year in Hawaii, and next time I want to try riding in a jeep or an ATV!
子供がジェラシック シリーズのファンなので私としては子供へのサービスだと思い申し込みましたが結果、自分が一番楽しんでました^_^
ジャングル、ファームツアー、ムービーツアーどれも楽しませていただきました。
英語が苦手な方でも日本語話される方がパーク内に沢山いらっしゃるので問題ないと思います。
説明も自分が参加した時は日本語の説明でした^_^
来年のハワイも是非参加して次回はジープにのるかバギーに挑戦したいです!
The horseback riding experience itself was very satisfying as we walked along the coast with beautiful scenery. However, I couldn't fully understand some of the driver's explanations, so it would have been better if they had provided a bit more detailed information.
体験した乗馬自体は、海沿いを歩くため景色がよく、大満足でした。ただ、ドライバーの方の説明が一部よく理解できなかったため、もう少し丁寧に説明を頂けるとよかったです。
I participated in the same tour twice and heard the same stories (´;ᴗ;`). I thought we would be able to eat more fruits while exploring the botanical garden, but we only looked at the trees and listened to explanations (´;ᴗ;`). It was nice to be able to eat fresh macadamia nuts \( ˆoˆ \)/, but since it takes up a whole day, I feel like I might not participate again next time (´;ᴗ;`). The scenery was really great!
同じようなツアーに2回参加し、同じ話をききました( ´;ᴗ;` )植物園をまわるのも、もっとフルーツを食べたりできるのかと思っていましたが、木をみて説明をきくだけでした( ´;ᴗ;` )生のマカダミアナッツをたべたりできたのはよかったです\( ˆoˆ )/ですが、1日つぶれてしまうので次回の参加はないかなという感じでした( ´;ᴗ;` )景色はすごいよかったです!
It was by chance that I had a window seat at the bow of the ship, so I could see outside very well. However, it was a windy day, so the rocking was quite intense. The food was also very delicious, especially the thick beef, which was particularly tasty.
たまたまなのか、船首の窓際席だったので、外が良く見えた。ただ、風が強い日だったので揺れも最高だった。料理もとても美味しく、特に厚めのビーフは特に美味しかった。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
Initially, it was promised that if whales were not seen, re-boarding tickets would be distributed, but most people did not receive the re-boarding tickets. I think it's almost impossible to ride again given the length of stay. From the beginning, they should have suggested a half-price refund if whales were not seen.
最初の約束では、クジラが見れない時は、再乗車券を配布とありましたが、ほとんどの人は再乗車券は受け取りませんでした。だって滞在日数から再度乗車する事は、ほとんど不可能だと思います。最初から、クジラを見れない時は、半額返金などを提案すべきです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to observe any whales this time.
We will share your comments internally.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
今回はクジラを観測して頂く事が出来ず、大変残念に思います。
頂きましたコメントは、社内で共有させて頂きます。
貴重な御意見有難うございました。
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
Passport to Pearl Harbor is the perfect way to see the historic place. It was a great experience to see inside of USS Bowfin, Mighty Mo & the Aviation museum. However, we were not able to go to the Arizona memorial because they were doing repairs. The boat just took us around there then the speaker’s microphone stopped working so we didn’t hear anything he said.
There were no whales.
I feel like crying.
It just turned into a morning cruise.
The scenery was amazing, though.
On the bus back from the dinner cruise, there was a video playing about a guarantee, but what was that about?
クジラいませんでした。
泣きそうです。
ただの朝クルーズとなってしまいました。
景色は最高でしたが。
ディナークルーズの帰りのバスの中で保証付きってビデオ流れていたけどなんなのか?
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to observe any whales this time. In cases where whales are not sighted, we issue a re-boarding ticket. We will share your comments internally. Thank you for your valuable feedback. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
今回はクジラを観測して頂く事が出来ず、大変残念に思います。
クジラが観測されなかった場合は再乗券を発行いたしております。
頂きましたコメントは、社内で共有させて頂きます。
貴重な御意見有難うございました。
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
The tour itself was great. Getting to stop at some sightseeing areas and enjoy the PCC was definitely a highlight. Could have spent more time at the Dole Plantation and the PCC. The driver Rob was obnoxious however. He talked non stop very loudly and it was difficult to decifer what was fact and what was BS. He talked non stop about himself and we got to the PCC later than anticipated so had less time there.
It was good my friends and I really enjoyed it. The view was breathtaking & the crew on board were so friendly and helpful. I am a picky eater so the food was alright to me however my friends really enjoyed it. If prone to seasickness, I recommend you take medication before getting onto the boat.
I went on this cruise with my friends as we all met in Hawaii for a little vacation. This dinner cruise was wonderful. We got to see the sunset and the food was delicious however we were just happy to be surrounded by great company and the view. If driving out keep in mind the traffic as it will get busy.
The tour was okay. To begin with the driver did not wait or call us when we were at the hotel. We called the company so many times and they gave us info that the bus is late and then again in 10 minutes one says the bus left us! It was a horrible experience. I would believe they would atleast call us. But even then we tried to ask to meet the driver elsewhere to catch up on the tour and there was a long wait before they could say yes! The dispatcher lady was helpful but then the driver not so much. I didn't like how the driver kept on talking even though the crowd was asleep. Most tours I have been has a guide talking and interacting with you while the driver drives so its more fun but these have the driver drive and speak on microphone which was disappointing! The tour itself was okay because with the better tour guide it could have been much better. Do not miss the Polynesian Cultural Center. Could spend a good half a day there.
Our family enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise. Unfortunately it was cloudy so we didn’t have much of a sunset, but like others mentioned you just had to get up and go out on the deck as they don’t make any announcement. The food was okay. Service was great. The entertainment was good as well. But i’m not sure It was worth the money so I probably wouldn’t do it again.
The tour time is limited, and we gathered at 6:50 AM to board the bus, but I thought it might have been okay to meet a bit later. We had about 30-50 minutes of free time in the morning, which left the kids a bit bored.
After that, we moved according to the schedule, so I was satisfied. Since it takes a whole day during our stay in Hawaii, I wonder how that will work out, but I recommend it.
日本人向けの日本語の、ツアーの時間は限りがあるのか、あさ6:50に集まってバスに乗ったのですが、もっと、遅くても大丈夫なんじゃ無いかとは思いました。30-50分程度朝少し空いたので、子供が暇になりました。
そのあとは時間で動いたので、満足です。
ハワイの滞在の一日使うので、そこがどうかな?とは思いますが、おススメです。
The guide was great!
During my first trip to Hawaii, I was able to hear many stories.
I learned a lot about the characteristics of the Hawaiian Islands and their history—so many things I didn't know!
The tour also took us to a delicious garlic shrimp restaurant, and horseback riding was amazing.
ガイドさんがよかった!
初めてのハワイでいろんな話しを聞けました。
ハワイ諸島の特徴から歴史など色々、
知らない事が、いっぱい教え頂きました!
ツアーのガーリックシュリンプも美味しいお店に連れて行って行ってくれるし、乗馬も最高でした。
It was my first time visiting Hawaii, and I had a valuable experience learning about the culture of the Polynesian region, including the Hawaiian Islands. It was a trip with my mother, who is 60 years old, and I was glad I signed up since she was also very satisfied with the experience.
However, this plan includes a tour with morning sightseeing, which means it involves group activities from morning until night, and we might get tired midway.
Also, the lunch and dinner buffet was honestly a bit disappointing...
The final night show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was truly amazing, especially the fire dance, which was nothing short of bravo!!
はじめてのハワイ観光でしたが、ハワイ諸島を含むポリネシア圏の文化を学ぶ貴重な体験をさせていただきました。60になる母と2人の旅行でしたが、母も大満足の体験となったことで申し込んで良かったと思いました。
ただ、このプランは午前中の観光のついたツアーになっていますが、これは朝から晩まで団体行動となり、中盤でバテてしまうかもしれません。
また、ランチ&ディナービュッフェは正直微妙でした。。。
ポリネシアカルチャーセンターの最後のナイトショーは本当に最高で、とりわけファイヤーダンスについては、ブラボーとしか言いようがないです!!
I was not aware of the situation and didn't prepare because I had a limited understanding of the possibility of entering the waterfall pool due to insufficient research. Next time, I will make sure to bring my swimsuit.
リサーチ不足で滝つぼに入れる認識が薄かったので、あのような状況にとは知らず、準備をしていきませんでした。
次は水着を仕込んでおきます。
We, a group of five from our company trip to Hawaii, spent three nights and five days in Honolulu. Since we are close friends, we were excited even before departure. Once we arrived in Honolulu, we had a parade of requests about where we wanted to go and what we wanted to eat. Among those plans, we booked a North Shore tour for the second day of our trip, December 17 (Monday). The tour was coordinated by Kazu, who has lived in Hawaii for decades. The journey from Honolulu to the North Shore was filled with stories about the ongoing monorail development and quizzes about the Dole Pineapple Plantation.
Along the way, we had some time, so we stopped by a coffee farm, enjoyed complimentary coffee, and listened to stories about the mountains where Zero fighters flew during the Pearl Harbor attack, reflecting on the happiness after the war while gazing at the blue Hawaiian sky. After that, we enjoyed ice cream at the pineapple plantation and finally arrived at Haleiwa's Old Town on the North Shore. We soaked in the local atmosphere of Hawaii that we had always dreamed of. Kazu shared information about local food and the history of the shops, and we savored Hawaiian dishes of tuna and shrimp, leaving us satisfied.
This is where Kazu truly shined as our local guide! He informed us that a world championship was taking place at the North Shore, where surfers from around the world gather. We asked Kazu if he could drop us off at the competition venue, and off we went to the world championship site! It was exhilarating to see the North Shore's Pipeline, which we had only seen on TV, with our own eyes! Our close-knit group of five had a precious experience! I highly recommend everyone to join Kazu's tour at North Shore through VELTRA. A wonderful experience awaits you! ^^;
私たち、ハワイ社員旅行5人組でホノルル3泊5日の旅でした。気心知れた仲間ですので、出発前から大騒ぎ。ホノルル着いたら、あそこへ行きたい。何を食べたい。リクエストのオンパレード。そんな中、ツアー2日目の12月17日(月)にノースショア観光を予約しました。現地でツアーをコーディネートしてくれたのが、ハワイ在住うん十年のKazuさん。ホノルルからノースショアまでの道のりハイウェイ道中も、現在開発中のモノレール開発秘話やドール・パイナップルプランテーションクイズなど盛りだくさん。途中、時間もあったため、「コーヒーファーム」に立ち寄り、フリードリンクコーヒーをごちそうになり、コーヒ園から眺めなれるパールハーバー大戦時のゼロ戦が飛んでいった山谷のお話しに戦後の幸せを感慨深く思い、ハワイの青空を眺めました。その後は、パイナップルプランテーションでアイスクリームを楽しみ、いよいよノースショア・ハレイワのオールドタウンに。憧れたハワイのローカルな雰囲気を満喫。Kazuさんからローカルフード情報や店舗のヒストリーなどうかがい、マグロとエビのハワイアン料理に舌づつみを打ち、お腹も満腹。ここからが現地ガイド、Kazuさんの真骨頂!ちょうど、Kazuさんが世界のサーファーが集うノースショアで世界大会が行われている情報をゲット。我われKazuさんに無理を言って、その大会会場で特別に降ろしていただき、いざ、世界大会会場に!テレビでしか見たことのない、ノースショアのパイプラインをこの目で見ることができてエキサイティング!仲良し5人組は貴重な体験をしたのでした!ぜひ、みなさん!ノースショアはVELTRA 現地ガイドKazuさんのツアーに参加してみてくださいね。素敵な体験があなたをお待ちしております^^;
I was looking forward to this tour.
The horseback riding itself was enjoyable, but the tour guide, Kaz, was very businesslike. He only said what he needed to say (just explanations) and ignored us or responded coldly when we tried to say something. Even when I just wanted to confirm something as a first-time participant, he would say things like, "I just said that, didn't I?" with a laugh, and "That's why I'm asking."
When my child spoke a little loudly, he covered his ears, sighed, and told us to be quiet, saying that if we didn't keep it down, it would irritate the tour guide again. I ended up scolding my child out of frustration.
I realized he didn't like children, and it was exhausting throughout the trip.
Even when I conveyed that my child was looking forward to seeing the sea turtles, he casually replied, "They'll be around, but there are hardly any in winter."
He told us to go through the grass, and my shoes got soaked walking through the wet grass after the rain.
After the horseback riding, he just said, "We're going back right away!" without asking for any feedback, and mentioned that we were running late. I felt like I was constantly checking the tour guide's mood, and it was very tiring.
I was really disappointed since I had paid nearly 100,000 yen for the tour. I don't think I will use this company again.
このツアーを楽しみにしていました。
乗馬自体は楽しかったのですが、ツアコンのカズさんが業務的で、言いたいことだけ(説明だけ)言って、こちらがなにか言っても無視か、冷たい反応。初参加でよくわからないので確認しただけにもかかわらず、
私さっき言いましたよね?鼻で笑って、だからそれを聞いてるんです。などと言われたり、
子どもがちょっと大きな声で話したら、耳を押さえられて、ため息ついて、静かにしてください、といわれ、静かにさせないとまたツアコンの方をいらつかせるなあと、私も子どもに叱りイライラ。
彼が子どもが嫌いなのはわかりましたが、道中どっと疲れました。
また子どもがウミガメを楽しみにしてることを伝えても、
寄りますけど、冬場はほとんどいないですよ
と、あっさり。15分で戻ってきて。と、草むらを突っ切って行けと言われて、雨上がりの草むらを歩いて靴はビシャビシャ。
乗馬後も、すぐに帰りますから!とだけ言われ、感想を聞くわけでもなく、時間がおしてる。
などと言ってきて、ツアコンの方の顔色伺がって、どっと疲れて帰ってきました。
10万円近いツアー代金を払っていたので本当に残念でした。こちらの会社は2度ど利用しないと思います。