Oahu
I had an amazing day at Pearl Harbor. I didn´t go to the USS memorial because I don´t like boats. But instead I went on the USS Bowfin a fantastic experience. The USS Missouri battleship was awesome ! And it is so big, you need to set good time for this activiti so you can enjoy everything. And take the guided tours, they are really great. Also a big hand for the busdriver that day, Cathrine. She was great, smiling, happy, talked with everybody and maked all of us smiling. I was the only one who did the big tour in Pearl Harbor that day. On the way back she drove through Punchbowl and China town, really sweet and an exstra service for me. Fantastic day.
Although a very new Kualoa ranch tour the operators were keen to learn and improve where possible. My wife and I enjoyed the tour and picnic lunch, the guide was both helpful and informative. Although we have done other ranch tours on previous visits this was the first time we had a composite tour and enjoyed seeing parts we had not seen previously. We highly recomend this tour and found it value for money.
There were a lot of whale families. The prices are reasonable, and meals are included, so families traveling to Hawaii during this time should definitely participate. My family was very pleased.
クジラのファミリーが沢山いました。
金額も安いし 食事もついているので家族連れでこの時期にハワイに行かれる方は絶対に参加したほうがいいです。
家族にとても喜ばれました。
It's the Star of Honolulu.
The whale season has arrived again. This year, the boat will start from December 26, 2011, due to dry dock maintenance.
As mentioned in the comments, we definitely want our Japanese customers to see the natural humpback whales. Thank you for your comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
クジラのシーズンがまたやってきました。今年は船がドライドック(定期点検)のため
2011年12月26日からスタートです。
コメントに頂いたように是非是非日本のお客様にも自然のザトウクジラをご覧頂きたく思います。コメント有難うございました。
予約課
The whole evening went very smooth, from the Transportation pick up to the actual cruise. Very well organized and the food was really good. The entertainment was very enjoyable as well, and everyone in our dinning area seemed to enjoy the evening. The sunset was very nice even on a cloudy evening. The view back into Waikiki was amazing.
Mattias was a great tour guide and knew a lot about the hike. I took my 8 year old son along and he had a great time as well. It was beautiful.
We had a lovely day learnt alot about the island and seeing how the Polynesian lived was very interesting the whole day was very good and we recomend it
The activity lasted 14 hours, but we were never bored and the time seemed to fly by. A great guide/bus driver in Henry, an entertaining samoan, helped greatly.
You get to see many of the famous beaches, mountains and other parts of Oahu, as well as the Dole plant (where we spent so little time that it was almost a waste) and the Polynesian cultural center.
The buffet was OK, as expected, but nothing special. The shows before and after though, were very good. A must see for all visiting Oahu.
Good value for the money.
Most interesting of the all the tours we took. The rain forest is truly amazing. Fantastic tour!
Great tour. Very interesting and very moving. Don't miss this one!
I participated in my first trip to Hawaii with my mother and aunt. Since it was my first time riding a boat in Hawaii, I was filled with excitement, but perhaps I had too many expectations... It was a bit disappointing. All I saw were the spouts and part of the tail of a whale. However, the boat did move to follow the whales, so I could feel that they were trying to entertain the guests. Since we are dealing with wild animals, it's all a matter of luck.
初めてのハワイ旅行の母と叔母と一緒に参加
ハワイで船に乗るのが初めてというのもあって、期待に胸を膨らませすぎていたせいか、ちょっと期待はずれ・・・・
見えたのは クジラの潮吹きと尾びれの一部。
でも、船はクジラを追って移動してくれるので、お客様を楽しませようとしている姿勢は感じられました。
野生の動物相手ですから、こればっかりは運任せですね。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
We will translate the comments we received and forward them to the manager in charge to help improve future cruises. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
頂きましたコメントは英訳の上担当のマネージャに転送させて頂き今後のクルーズの改善に役立たせて頂きます。貴重なご意見有難うございました。
予約課
The frilly chicken and garlic shrimp were just as expected, and I was glad to join the tour on Sunday! The location for lunch at the beach was fantastic. The town of Haleiwa felt like a nostalgic countryside town. The guide also provided detailed explanations, which made it enjoyable.
期待通りのフリフリチキン、ガーリックシュリンプ、日曜日にツアーに参加でき良かった!!
ビーチでのランチにロケーション最高でした。
ハレイワの街は、ノスタルジックな田舎町という感じ。
ガイドさんも、詳しく説明いただき楽しかったです。
This tour allowed me to experience North Shore sightseeing, horseback riding, and B-grade gourmet food all in one day, and I was very satisfied. The main highlight was definitely the horseback riding. The staff provided explanations in English, but even for someone like me who isn't proficient in English, I was able to understand about 50%, so it's fine for those who struggle with English. I also recommend the B-grade gourmet garlic shrimp.
このツアーはノースショワ観光・乗馬・B級グルメが1日で体験で出来てとても満足できました。メインはやはり乗馬です。スタッフは英語の説明ですが、英語のできない私でも50%は理解できたので、英語が苦手に方でも大丈夫です。B級グルメのガーリックシュリンプもオススメです。
Garfield was the best guide ever. He was so knowledgable and was really dedicated. Rain dampened some of the tour but was an exceptional day and experience.
Our had a great time on our tour. "Super Mario" was a great tour guide and had us all laughing with his jokes. Pearl Harbor was so fascinating and was truly an honor to see one of the last remaining living survivors that was there that day signing books. We just wish we ha more time there and will definitely go back.
This tour offers various options, but it is primarily scheduled around horseback riding, so I recommend it for those whose main purpose is horseback riding. One downside is that it can be a bit confusing because we shared the bus with people on different plans, making it hard to fully understand the explanations.
このツアーはいろいろ選べれますが、乗馬がメインでスケジュールが組まれていますので、乗馬が主目的な方にお勧めです。乗馬以外のプランの人と同じバスになったせいか、スケジュールがややこしく、説明がいまいち理解できないのが難点です。
With the free plan, you can also enjoy swimming in the sea. I was introduced to a beach where turtles are present. I had the rare experience of seeing turtles swimming nearby and napping on the sandy beach.
フリープランでは海水浴もできます。亀がいるビーチを紹介して貰いました。亀が近くを泳いでいたり、砂浜で昼寝をしていたり、貴重な体験をすることができました。
I participated because I had a great time horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch before. However, I was disappointed that the tour included other sightseeing spots as well. I had already been to all the places other than horseback riding... I think it would be easier to choose if there were more tours that focused solely on horseback riding.
以前、クアロア牧場で乗馬をした時に面白かったということで参加しました。ただ、乗馬以外の観光地もまわるようなツアー内容だったのが残念です。乗馬以外はすでに行った事がある場所ばかりだったので・・・。乗馬だけをできるツアーがもっといろいろとあると選びやすいと思います。
Very informative and great for the first time coming to Hawaii but it does not take you into Diamond Head, you just go around it!
I had a wonderful time and will recommend to anyone traveling to Oahu.
Last year, I had a wonderful experience riding in the North Shore canyon, so I ended up doing canyon riding again this time. My 10-year-old grandson also wants to do it again next year. This was the first time he rode alone, and he seemed to really enjoy it, even wanting to go again on the same day. Riding in the canyon must have been the best feeling for him. Next year, I plan to have him ride in the canyon plus by the seaside.
One of the highlights of this tour is that you can enjoy sightseeing along the highway on the way to North Shore, which was a lot of fun. At the end of the ride, the staff from Happy Trails take family photos, so it's definitely a good idea to bring a camera.
In any case, I can't miss this riding plan next year. It's a shame I can't convey how I feel about this experience.
昨年、ノースショワーの渓谷乗馬を楽しく体験できたので、今回もまた渓谷乗馬をしてしまいました。
10歳になる孫も、来年もやりたいとのこと、何せ今回初めて一人で乗馬をさせたのですが、とても気に入ったのか当日もう一回やりたいというほど、渓谷を乗馬することは孫にとって最高の気分だったのかもしれません。
来年は、渓谷プラス海辺の乗馬をさせたいと思っています。
このツアーの特徴は、ノースショアーに行くまでの間、街道沿いの観光もできるのでとっても楽しかったです。
乗馬の最後にハッピートレイのスタッフが家族写真をとってくれるので必ずカメラは持っていったほうがいいですね。
ともかく来年もこの乗馬プランははずせません。
この気持ち状況を伝えられないのが残念です。
The JTB trolley bus is good, but the four-day unlimited pass for this trolley bus was very convenient as you can choose the days you want to use it, even during a seven-day stay. The staff at the ticket booth were kind and considerate, even worrying about our final departure, which made it very reassuring for families. The trolley bus drivers were friendly and entertaining, and they prioritized safety, especially for children.
JTBのトロリーバスも良いですが、こちらのトロリーバスの4日間乗り放題は、使う日を選べ7日滞在でも使う日だけ4日間使え非常に便利でした。チケット売り場の方も最終の心配をしてくれたり、親切で家族でも安心して使う事ができました。トロリーバスの運転手さんも気さくで面白くしかも子どもに気遣い安全第一でした。
The dinner cruise was awesome. We really enjoyed the show, dinner, and staff. The all you can eat crab legs really hit the spot. Thanks for making our last night in Hawaii a memorable one.
The wife and I enjoyed this tour immensely. We had always been doing the Waikiki stuff on vacation in Hawaii before now, but this time we decided to see what was on the Eastside of the island.
And by far, we both feel this is the prettiest spot on the whole island. It is quieter and really does have that "Old Hawaii" feel to it. The tour was excellent, the ranch is BEAUTIFUL, and the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable in answering every question we had.
Our first date was to the movie Jurassic Park too, so that was a really neat added benefit, to visit the place some scenes were actually filmed there! Would highly recommend this tour!
I'm from NZ and am intending on bringing some 11-12yr olds back next year. I found it very moving and am sure everyone who attends will also be the same. I hope that when I do bring my students back that they will also appreciate and understand the impact it has had on everyone involved. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Great experience for the entire family. Absolutley, worth spending the day. Very inspiring and sobering at the same time.
Sunset Dinner Cruise, Cocktails, Dancing.. what a fun night! Let me tell you, seeing a sunset in Hawaii is wonderful but seeing it from the ocean, its like a paint brush painted the skies for the evening. Perfect for that special romantic moment with your loved one!
Unfortunately, I did not see the mystical green flash, but we did see several dolphins and the sunset over the water, magical!
Staff was very attentive and came by my dinner table through out the evening to make sure I was taken care of. Everyone on-board participated in the dancing. Thank you so much for a wonderful Sunset Dinner Cruise!
My wife and I took this cruise and had a great time!
Being new to the area, we asked for some suggestions and several people mentioned the Star of Honolulu to us. So we gave it a shot, and we are so glad we did.
It was easy to get to the pickup point right from our hotel, we actually walked! And then the dinner was great. I am a big eater, and a self-professed food snob, but that lobster and five-course meal was truly amazing. Fireworks capped off the night with a bang, and it was just wonderful.
A truly moving experience one which neither of us will forget for a long , long time .
Accolades to our tour guide ( Patti- ) she was an inspiration and gave us a wonderful insight into the happenings at Pearl Harbour .
We did the hike-only portion up to a waterwall. Beautiful rainforest hike on the way up, and impressively thick bamboo forest on the way back down. We appreciated that bug spray, water, and snacks were provided. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and patient with the occasional extra time it took our 6-year old daughter to navigate some slippery and steep areas. Bike Hawaii was understanding and flexible with us when we accidentally started on the wrong activity, and easily re-scheduled us to another day so we could enjoy the activity we meant to attend. I'm sure we will use their business again when we return to Oahu.
Sidenote: our transportation back to the hotel was a 6-seater vehicle, with 7 intended passengers. Much Thanks to the cab driver who insisted that it was not safe for me to simply "hold my daughter on my lap" for the return ride! I totally agree.
We had a BALL with Henry (our tour guide) and ALL of the employees we came across was sooooo friendly, funny and quick with jokes! This is a MUST DO! in Hawaii and booking thru Hawaii activities was easy and they call to confirm my pick up time and gave all the details again. From the time we got on the bus it was laughter from Everyone! Polynesian CC was just way beyond our expectations - we could not get enough. By the end of the day we were pooped! If you really want to get your $$'s worth and see Hawaii for what it is...DO THIS TOUR! you will not regret it. (Then again who regret anything in Hawaii?) I say BIG THANKS! to Henry and Hawaii Activities!! Mahalo again!
We participated as a family of two.
There were a total of five participants, which made it feel very homey, and we had a great time in the wagon.
The guide was also entertaining.
This tree, Dole, Haleiwa, canyon horseback riding, garlic shrimp lunch, turtle watching, and arriving at the hotel around 3 PM.
It was my first time horseback riding, and I was a bit anxious, but I was able to ride for an hour and a half, and by the end, I got used to the horse and had a lot of fun.
I had always wanted to try the garlic shrimp from the North Shore, and my wish came true. It was very delicious and impressive.
They adjusted the sightseeing times here and there, allowing us to have a meaningful day. We were also able to do some shopping!
It was truly more enjoyable than I expected. Thank you very much.
家族2名で参加しました。
参加者は計5名だったので、アットホーム的で
ワゴン内も楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも面白かったです。
この木なんの木⇒Dole⇒ハレイワ⇒渓谷乗馬⇒ガーリックシュリンプランチ⇒亀見学⇒ホテル15時頃着
乗馬も初めてで不安でしたが、1時間半も乗馬でき
最後の方は馬にも慣れて楽しかったです。
ノースショアのガーリックシュリンプも食べてみたかったので念願叶いました。とっても美味しかったです。感動。
所々で見学時間も調整して下さり、有意義な1日を過ごす事ができました。買い物もできましたし♪
本当に期待以上で楽しかったです。どうも有難うございました。
We are also happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Please join us again for horseback riding or other activities next time. Thank you for your email.
喜んで頂けてこちらも嬉しくなります。次回も乗馬又は他のアクティビィティで是非ご参加下さい。メール感謝致します。