Reviewed by: Lily
it was my first time went on the dinner cruise since I live in Hawaii for 20 years, I really enjoy the steak and loster dinner, the workers were very friendly and helpful, that made me feel like I was having a family dinner with my family. The manager name Joey especially came serveral times to visit us and made sure everything was okay, we have a great time in Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner cruise!!!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Lee
A tour which will be appreciated by all ages. A humbling experience and something that I have wanted to fullfil for a long time. Thank you.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package (Lunch + Pearl Harbor Audio Tour) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/09 |
Reviewed by: ようちゃん
Since there were many guests, the seats were quite cramped. I reserved a window-side table for two, but I felt a bit uncomfortable with the person next to me being so close. I quickly finished my meal and enjoyed the fireworks outside. Everyone seemed to enjoy the singing and dancing together.
たくさんの客を乗せているので、席は結構狭く、窓側のふたり席を予約しましたが、隣の人が近く気になりました。さっさと食事を済ませ、外で花火を楽しみました。歌や、全員でのダンスをみなさん楽しんでいました。
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| Packages: | 3コースディナーとポリネシアンショー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/31 |
Reviewed by: ラナちゃん
This was our first time participating as a group of eight across three generations, but the distance to the whales was far. Moreover, all we saw were spouts; we didn't get to witness the spectacular jumps and scenes we had imagined. My sons, who are in third and sixth grade, were bored and sat down. However, if you think of it as a leisurely cruise, it was a very elegant moment.
3世代8人で初めて参加したのですが、クジラまでの距離が遠いです。。しかも見れたのは潮吹きばかりで、想像してたようなジャンプなど豪快なシーンは見られませんでした。
小3.小6の息子達は退屈で座り込んでました。
のんびりクルージングできたと思えばとても優雅なひとときでした。
Thank you very much for joining our whale watch cruise.
A trip to Hawaii with three generations sounds wonderful!
There are days when you can see majestic whales jumping, so please come back to search for those whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のホエールウォッチクルーズにお越し頂き、誠に有難うございました。
3世代でのハワイ旅行、楽しそうですね!
豪快な鯨のジャンプを見ることが出来る日もございますので、是非またそんな鯨を探しにいらしてください。
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
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/23 |
Reviewed by: かずこ
I signed up for the canyon horseback riding plan, but as we got closer to the North Shore, the weather looked suspicious... Due to bad weather, the canyon horseback riding was canceled. However, thanks to the driver's response, I was able to participate in a beach horseback riding tour. (Since the canyon horseback riding was more expensive, I received a refund for the difference later.) The tour itself was conducted with a small group, and since the participants on the day could express their preferences (like wanting to eat shrimp and needing to return to Waikiki by 4:00 PM), it was great.
渓谷乗馬プラン で申し込みましたが、ノースショアが近づくにつれて怪しい雲行き。。。
天候不良のため渓谷乗馬は中止になってしまいました。しかしドライバーさんの対応によって浜辺の乗馬ツアーをさせていただきました。(渓谷乗馬のほうがツアー代が高かったため、余剰分は後日返金していただきました。)
ツアー自体も少人数での催行で、当日のツアー参加者の希望で決める形であったため色々と希望をきいていただき(シュリンプが食べたい。16:00までにワイキキに帰りたいなど)、良かったです。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
I could not decide what was the best way to get to Pearl Harbour. The trolley seemed inconvenient and hiring a taxi was too expensive. Then I saw this tour on hawaii activities.com and realized this was my best option. Not only was the bus very comfortable, our motorcoach operator Marlon was very smooth in executing the whole tour, and his follow up on Pearl Harbor was superb. What was also great is the efficiently planned out schedule of this tour. You have to wake up a little early, but you come back to the Wakiki area by 12 in the afternoon, which still gives you all of the afternoon and night to do something else. Pearl Harbor is just one of those places in Hawaii that some people go visit and some don't because of the location, but I thought it was one of the best experiences during my trip, and I think this convenient tour helped me make it so!
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Historical City Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Tara Hall
Great tour...friendly staff, well organized, and good overview of city!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/10 |
Reviewed by: bbchoko
The Haleiwa tour was the one I was looking forward to the most this time. However, despite the hotel lobby pickup time being at 8:15, I had to wait until after 8:30, which made me quite anxious at the start. It was very unsettling to wait for those 15 minutes without any communication. After that, everything went smoothly. They shared a lot of information about flower names and stories related to Hawaii. We had a 15-minute stop at Moanalua Gardens, where it seems you now have to pay a $3 entrance fee.
After that, we went to the Dole Plantation. They took photos for us, and we shared one soft serve ice cream between the two of us. The 40-minute stop was just the right amount of time. Then we headed to Haleiwa Town, where they first gave us a thorough explanation of the area, which helped us understand where everything was located. However, I thought it could have been a bit more concise, as it seemed aimed at first-time visitors.
During the free time, I wanted to go to Macky's, which was a bit farther away, but it turned out that other customers wanted to go there too, so they kindly drove us, which was a great help. After that, at the beach where we could see sea turtles, we were able to spot three swimming turtles, which was very meaningful. Overall, it was a satisfying tour.
ハレイワツアーは今回一番楽しみにしていたツアーでした。
が、ホテルロビーのピックアップ時間が8:15だったにもかかわらず
8:30過ぎまで待たされ、幸先はすごく不安でした。
特に連絡もなく、この15分はとても心細かったです。
そのあとは順調でした。花の名前やハワイに関するお話をたくさんしてくださいました。モアナルアガーデンでは15分の立ち寄りでした。
最近は入園料として3ドル支払うようです。
その後、ドールプランテーションへ行きました。写真も撮って下さりソフトクリームは2人で1つ食べました。40分の立ち寄りはちょうどいい時間でした。
その後ハレイワタウンへ行きましたが、まずまんべんなく街を説明していただき、
どこに何があるのかがよくわかりました。がもう少し手短でもいいかなとおもいました。初めての方向けかなと。
フリータイムでは少し離れたマッキーズに行きたかったのですがちょうど他のお客様も行きたいとの話で車で連れて行っていただき、大変助かりました。
その後ウミガメが見れるビーチでは泳いでいるウミガメを3匹見ることができ、とても有意義でした。
全体的に満足したツアーでした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/フリータイムプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/22 |
Reviewed by: naozi
We participated as a couple. The staff were very kind, and although I'm not very good at English, I didn't have any trouble. The food and the onboard shows were also very satisfying. However, the vow renewal was a bit underwhelming. During the meal, we were called to the edge of the deck with something like "Come here for a moment," where the captain performed the ceremony, but it didn't have the excitement of a wedding. Well, that might be expected. Still, making our vows with Diamond Head in the background was a wonderful memory. We were told to dress formally, so we both wore aloha shirts, but it seemed like we were in the minority and stood out a bit. The people around us didn't seem to be dressed so formally.
夫婦で参加させて頂きました。
スタッフの方もとても親切で、あまり英語が得意ではありませんが苦労することはなかったです。
お料理や船内のショーなどもとても満足いくものでした。
ただ、バウリニューアルはちょっと微妙でしたかねw
食事中に「ちょっときてー」みたいな感じで外のデッキの端に呼ばれ、船長がセレモニーを行ってくれるのですが、結婚式ほどの高揚感はないですね。まぁ当たり前かもしれませんが。
それでも船の上から見るダイアモンドヘッドをバックに愛を誓えてのはとてもいい思い出となりました。
当日は正装でとのことなので夫婦そろってアロハシャツを決め込んでいきましたが、そんな人は少数派?で若干浮いていました。周りの人はそんなにきっちりしている感じもなかったです。
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
In Hawaii, the Aloha shirt is considered formal attire, and many people wear it. It's similar to the feeling of wearing traditional clothing in Japan.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the shows and meals.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Reservations Department
この度はスターオブホノルル号をご乗船頂き、誠に有難うございました。
ハワイではアロハシャツは正装となりまして、多くの人々着ております。日本で和服を着る様な感覚です。
ショーやお食事を喜んで頂けた様で嬉しく思っております。
皆様の又のお越しをスタッフ一同でお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Packages: | 【2023年12月30日まで】豪華!5スターディナー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: PATRICIA BOLEWSKI
WE WENT TO PEARL HAROUR THE DRIVER EVEN TOOK US TO SEE THE KING WHEN I SAID I DID NOT SEE IF WE WOULD HAVE TIME TO
Thank you for choosing Platinum Limousine, we are glad you enjoyed yourself in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Luxury SUV Cadillac Escalade (Up to 5 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/26 |
Reviewed by: PATRICIA BOLEWSKI
THIS WAS THE BEST TOUR FOR SEEING THE WHOLE ISLAND AND THE GUIDE TOLD US EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ISLAND
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/27 |
Reviewed by: まるまり
I participated in a three-generation trip. I was thinking of buying some snacks, but they weren't available, so I had to go to the buffet. The orange juice was delicious. I was glad to catch a glimpse of a whale.
三世代旅行で参加しました。中で軽食でも買おうと思ってましたが、販売されておらず、仕方なくブッフェに。オレンジジュースが美味しかったです。クジラはちらっと見えたのでよかったです。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We, the staff, 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、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Colorado Spring
Well done. Had a great time with a wonderful city tour guide. No waiting at the Arizona Memorial. Perfect…
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package (Lunch + Pearl Harbor Audio Tour) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/25 |
Reviewed by: hoku lani
I participated with four friends from my hula class. Before the hula lesson, we received information about the plants that were planted and explanations of the exhibits in the building (which were very educational), and then we had our beloved Noelani's lesson... Amazingly, it was just the four of us experiencing it!!! We even had time to practice writing the hula and I made sure to remember it well for my return home.
However, it's unfortunate that the shuttle service from Honolulu to the Bishop Museum, which was included in the past two visits, was no longer available this time. I was considering taking The Bus, but since the start time is in the morning, I thought there would be many students commuting. So, I took a taxi there (which took about 20 minutes) and returned by The Bus. On the way back, there were many students on board, and I had to stand for about an hour. Since our time was limited, that hour of travel was precious, so I hope they will reinstate the shuttle service.
フラ教室の仲間4人と参加しました。フラレッスン前に植えられている植物のお話や館内での展示物の説明(とっても勉強になりました。)を受け、大好きなノエラニのレッスンに…。なんと私たち4人だけで体験することに!!!振りを書く時間もあり、しっかり覚えて帰国しました。
ただ、残念なのが過去2回はホノルルからビショップミュージアムの送迎付だったのに今回からなくなっていました。ザ・バスの移動と考えてましたが、開始時間が朝なので時間帯から学校へ通う学生がたくさん乗るだろうと、行きはタクシー(所要時間20分)帰りはザ・バスで移動。帰りも学生がたくさん乗ってて1時間ぐらい立ちっぱなしでした。滞在時間が限られているので、1時間の移動は貴重なので送迎付を復活してほしいです。
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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: | 2015/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/26 |
Reviewed by: RYO
The only shuttle bus company that can accommodate the first flight from the Big Island to Oahu, as far as I found, is Roberts (arriving in Oahu at 7:00).
ハワイ島からオアフ島への始発便に対応できるシャトルバス会社は、私が調べた限りロバーツだけでした(オアフ島7:00着)。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Jeremy
My girlfriend Constance and I were highly recommended to do this tour prior to our trip to Hawaii and we were not disappointed. This tour will now be top of our list of recommendations to other friends and family as it is as breathtaking and exhilarating as expected. The sights seen on this tour is truly unbelievable and needs to be seen to be believed. As a couple, we were slightly hesitant as we are more the adventurous type, however this tour still gave us a great look into history of the island which was some amazing stuff. It was very informative and interesting and really gave us Australians a little glimpse of what the U.S had endured back in the day. If and when my girlfriend and I return to Hawaii (I'm sure we will soon) we will most likely do this tour again, as the views and sights cannot be compared to anything else. We are so glad we went ahead with this booking and tour because the tour guide and transportation to and from were great also to make for a perfect day.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Historical City Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Hugo Lopez
The Pearl Harbor tour was one of the best tours we did during our vacation in Oahu. Our driver Larry was very informative during the tour. We got a little taste of the history of Oahu. Larry made our tour very interesting and entertaining. He gave us lots of stories bout the history of Hawaii that previous to taking the tour we were not aware of. The city of Honolulu had numerous historical places to visit. Once we arrived to Pearl Harbor, we were very excited. Larry spoke about the historical importance Pearl Harbor had in American history. The movie that was played before the boat ride to the memorial was very well made. It was very interesting and educational. The fact that it had actual video footage from the attack of Pearl Harbor made it very real and emotional. Furthermore,the tour to the SS Arizona memorial was amazing. It's definitely something I would recommend to anyone visiting Oahu. Being on the memorial and seeing the names of all the people who lost their lives on the SS Arizona was very moving. The tour is very well organized that it's interesting for the whole family.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Historical City Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/15 |
Reviewed by: シェリコ
This was my second time in North Shore. My first visit was packed with activities, so this time I wanted to relax with shopping, eating, and enjoying the beach in Haleiwa, so I joined the free time plan.
It seems you can also get to Haleiwa by The Bus, but since it's a precious day, I chose to join the tour to prioritize time spent at the location over time spent on the bus.
First, we stopped by the Moanalua Gardens, known for its famous tree, and then we visited the Dole Plantation. Here, you have a choice.
1. For those who just want a quick visit and shopping, there's a 30-minute stay.
2. For those who want to enjoy the maze and ride the train, there's a 2-hour stay. They will inform you of the two meeting times, so you can return to the vehicle at your preferred time.
After that, we went to see the turtles (unfortunately, there were no turtles, but thanks to our guide's thoughtfulness, we were able to see them at another beach at the end of the tour!).
Upon arriving in Haleiwa, there are also two options:
1. A return to Turtle Bay after about 40 minutes of stay (for horseback riding or strolling), or
2. A longer stay of about 3.5 hours in Haleiwa.
I indulged in garlic shrimp and huli huli chicken, and after that, I bought an iced espresso at the Coffee Gallery and enjoyed banana pancakes at Waialua Bakery while heading to the beach.
The beach was not the bustling Waikiki or the big wave beaches typical of the North Shore; it was a place where locals relaxed, sunbathed, and canoed, creating a laid-back atmosphere.
This tour allowed us to choose between a short or long stay at each destination, which was very nice and relaxed. Above all, I felt I had a wonderful time thanks to our guide's kind and fun personality.
If I want to spend another laid-back time in North Shore, I would love to join again. (^。^)
Oh, one thing that was a bit disappointing was that the microphone in the vehicle wasn't very sensitive, making it hard to hear... maybe? (^^;
ノースショアーは今回2回目・・・初めてのノースはてんこ盛りのツアーだったので、今回はハレイワでショッピングと食べ歩きとビーチでのんびりしたかったので、フリータイムプランに参加しました。
ハレイワまではザ・バスでも行けるようですが、貴重な1日・・・車内より現地滞在時間を重視する為にもツアーに参加しました。
まずはこの木なんの木のモアルナガーデン立ち寄り、その後ドール・パイナップル園の立ち寄ります。ここで、選択できます。
①ササッと見学とショッピングのみの希望者の為に約30分の滞在・・・また、②迷路や汽車に乗るなどゆっくり楽しみたい人は約2時間の滞在・・・2つの集合時間を教えてくれるので好きな時間に車に戻れば良いのです。
その後は亀さん見学(残念なことに亀さんはいませんでしたが、ガイドさんの心遣いによりツアー最終にも別の海岸に行ってくれたので見れました♪)
ハレイワに到着し、ここでも選択は二つ・・・①40分程度の滞在で車に戻りタートルベイへ(乗馬や散策)または、②ハレイワで長時間の希望は3時間半程度滞在出来ます。
フリフリチキン・ガーリックシュリンプをほおばり、食後はコーヒーギャラリーでアイスエスプレッソを買いワイアルアベーカリーでバナナパンケーキを食べながら、ビーチへ向かいました。
ビーチは賑やかなワイキキでも無く、ノース特有の大きな波のビーチでも無く・・・地元の方がのんびり日光浴したりカヌーをしたりゆったりとした時間のながれるビーチでした。
今回のツアーは行き先々で滞在時間を【 ショート 】か【 ロング 】かに選択できる・・・ゆる~い感じがとっても良かったです。なによりガイドさんの優しく楽しい人柄にとても良い時間を貰った気がしました。
またノースショアーでゆる~い時間を過ごしたくなったら、参加したいと思います。(^。^)
あっ、ひとつだけ残念だったのは・・・車内マイクの感度が良くなく聴き取りにくかったこと・・・かな?(^^;
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/フリータイムプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Erlene
Super tour I would highly recommend it. Our tour guide was SO informative as well as funny.
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| Packages: | [7:45 AM] Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Marcos A Bonilla
Grand Circle tour was great, the guide has a complete knowledge of the island and its history, altough there is not enough time to see the entire Dole Plantation at least it gives you the opportunity to enjoy a good pineapple treat, in general a must in any Hawaii vacation
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Marcos A Bonilla
Grand Circle tour was great, the guide has a complete knowledge of the island and its history, altough there is not enough time to see the entire Dole Plantation at least it gives you the opportunity to enjoy a good pineapple treat, in general a must in any Hawaii vacation
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Karel May 2015
The trip around the island was great I would highly recommend Veltra tours. The trip was made even better by our guide Bethany who was an endless wealth of knowledge, we did this trip2 years ago with another company and I can honestly say that we learnt 10 times more with your tour.
Aloha Karel,
We are so happy you had a great time. Our goal is conservation through education, So anytime we can share our enthusiasm and knowledge of our beautiful island we consider that a great success! We appreciate you taking the time to share your review here and hope we can take you on another adventure during your next visit to Oahu.
Mahalo,
Oahu Nature Tours Management
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Jim c
Not as good as I was hoping some parts not good wouldn't do it again or recommend to a friend
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/29 |
Reviewed by: webstersway
We met Keola Nui at the North Shore Market Place, he introduced himself and let us know we would be the only ones on the hike that day. We could not have asked for a better guide. Nui was very knowledgeable about the land we were going to be hiking on, letting us know about the different farms along the road to the trail. He explained the history behind the current lay out of the farms. When we arrived at the trailhead, there was a light mist falling as Nui offered a prayer to the land in the native tongue to reassure it that we were there on peaceful terms. The trail itself was unbelievably beautiful. There were moments where we were complete enclosed in the jungle, then, it would open up to expose the sky and the mountain stream below. Again, Nui was very knowledgable about the flora and fauna, explaining the difference between the native and invasive plants. We encountered a few berries along the trail that we were able to sample, they tasted very much like raspberries. We hiked in for a couple of hours and ended up having lunch on some rocks in the middle of the stream, very cool!!! We then headed back, though there was much more to be seen, we were on a schedule and did not have the time to hike any further. When we had packed away our gear, Nui drove us the the Boy Scout Camp nearby to an absolutely incredible overlook...we did not want to leave!!! This is definitely a hike everyone should try, you'll learn so much about Oahu. Thank you Nui for a truly outstanding experience!!!
Thanks so much for your kind words! We're so happy you all enjoyed your hike!
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| Packages: | Huaka'i Nui [The Big Hiking Adventure] 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/04 |
Reviewed by: kir
The initial orientation took place in a room inside the ship, so I felt a bit nauseous since I couldn't see the scenery. However, about 30 minutes after going out on deck, I was able to see whales about four times. On the way back, I stayed out on the deck the whole time, and it was a great memory to see Diamond Head and the city of Waikiki from the sea.
最初のオリエンテーションは船の中側の部屋での待機なので景色が見えない分少し酔いましたが、デッキに出てから約30分後にクジラを計4回くらい見ることが出来ました。
帰りはずっとデッキに出ていたので、海からダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキの街を見られて良い思い出になりました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. 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、誠にありがとうございます。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Stoner
If your family is into the outdoors and adventure that is totally off the beat and path, book this tour. It is exclusive as the park is not accessible to the public. So you know, our family age ranges from 13 to 51. It was breathtaking- literally - not only from the views, but from the hiking. We hiked up the mountain trails crossing streams.
Our guides, Nui and Holly we very knowledgeable not only with the history but the plants and trees of the land.
The treat was to hike to a secluded pond and jump into the cool waters! Wow!
A bit of advice, wear comfortable shoes and water shoes are a must! Crossing the streams can be a bit challenging, as are some areas during the hike. Definitely grab a walking stick. It is about a 6 mile hike, 3 up and 3 back. All was about 6 hours.
Lunch is provided and we packed extra water. Nui and Holly were hands on assisting the entire hike. Awesome people! Mahalo!
Thanks so much Stoner family for joining Nui and I, it was great meeting you folks! I'm so glad you all had fun, we hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip!
Thanks again!
Holly :)
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| Packages: | Huaka'i Nui [The Big Hiking Adventure] 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Very good experience had a great time, very good food, great crew
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/14 |
Reviewed by: WhitneyG
We had a great experience on this dinner cruise. The entertainment was outstanding and the firework show was just the icing on top. The waitress and staff went beyond expectations to make sure we were having a great time. The food was good but I wish they would give an option for the lobster. I do not care for lobster and therefore did not eat it. I just wish the steak would have been a larger portion since we did not eat the lobster. Other than that, excellent time!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/12 |
Reviewed by: gisele0612
In the morning, we gathered at Aloha Landing, but although we were supposed to meet at 8:05, some people arrived late at the same spot. Since we were scheduled to depart at 8:15, it wasn't a significant delay...
After picking up everyone from other locations, we set off for the North Shore. After driving for a while on the highway, we arrived at the park famous for the "This Tree, What Tree" Hitachi commercial. We could see it from outside, but it costs $3 to enter, and since the restrooms were inside the park, we reluctantly paid the $3. Our stay was short at just 15 minutes, and I didn't feel it was worth the $3. We took some photos while we were there, and the driver actively took pictures for us as well.
After 15 minutes, we departed for our next destination, the Dole Plantation. The guide was introducing famous spots along the way, but since we were on the highway, the engine noise made it impossible to hear the guide's voice. Even though I wanted to hear the explanations, I couldn't say anything because our seats were predetermined.
At the Dole Plantation, we had 30 minutes of free time. We enjoyed the famous pineapple soft serve and looked at souvenirs before heading to the meeting point. When it was time to gather, not everyone was present, and the guide didn't seem to be looking for them. Eventually, everyone assembled, and we set off for the next destination, the town of North Shore.
Upon arriving in the town of North Shore, the guide gave a brief introduction while driving, and then we were free to explore for 3.5 hours. The town had a charming old-fashioned atmosphere and was very beautiful, but after eating the famous garlic chicken, I was too full to try the other local specialty, Matsumoto Shave Ice. If you want to try Matsumoto Shave Ice, be prepared to either buy one and share, as they are quite large, or narrow down your choices beforehand.
Although I didn't have the shave ice, I looked at the goods being sold there. Others gathered with the guide at 12:30 to head to eat shrimp caught in North Shore, but we were too full, so we took a walk to the beach. Originally, I had brought my swimsuit because I read online that you could play in the North Shore sea, but the guide didn't mention anything about that, and when we got to the beach, we were told to be careful not to get our feet wet, so it didn't seem like we could go in, and I gave up on that idea.
We looked at the beach, rested in the shade, and unlike Waikiki, we saw locals enjoying canoeing. It was very relaxing and heartwarming. To avoid being late for the 1:30 meeting time, we returned to the meeting point a bit early and waited for the bus. Once everyone gathered, we set off to see the sea turtles.
On the bus, we were told several times that since they are natural creatures, they might not be there. According to another group that had gone ahead, they mentioned that there might not be any today. After a short drive, we parked on the side of the road, and we were dropped off to see if we could find them between the palm trees leading to the beach, but there were no sea turtles. Our stay here was 15 minutes. After about 15 minutes, we were told, "That's too bad," and we departed.
I had previously learned from the internet and information sources that there is a beach where sea turtles can be seen with high probability, but that beach was about 1 kilometer behind the beach we were taken to, and since it wasn't on the route, we were told that they usually are there, but we were just unlucky this time. I felt like we were treated casually, which made me feel even more uncomfortable.
We drove straight back to Waikiki, and perhaps because I was feeling disappointed and uncomfortable, I was very tired and went straight back to the hotel.
朝、アロハランディングに集合したが、8:05に集合のはずが同じ所に集合の人が遅れて現れた。
8時5分集合で8時15分出発なので特に大きな遅れではなかったが…
ほかのピックアップ場所を回り全員揃ったのでノースショアに向けて出発。
高速道路に入りしばらく走らせた後「この木なんの木」の日立のCMで有名な公園に到着。外からも見えたが入園するのに3ドルかかるそうで初めは私達は入る予定がなかったがトイレが園内のためやむなく3ドルを支払った。滞在時間は15分と短く3ドル払う価値を感じられなかった。
せっかくなので写真を撮っておいた。ドライバーさんも積極的に写真を撮ってくれた。
15分が経ち次の目的地のドールプランテーションに向けて出発。道中ガイドが有名どころの紹介をしていたが、高速道路を走っていたため車内のエンジン音の音でがいどの声が全く聞こえなかった。ガイドの説明を聞きたくても席は初めに決まっていたため何も言う事が出来なかった。
ドールプランテーション内ではフリータイムプランのため滞在時間が30分。名物のパイナップルソフトクリームを食べたりお土産を見たりして時間のため集合場所に向かった。時間になっても全員集まらずガイドも探しに行く様子もなく全員が集合し、次の目的地のノースショアの街へ向けて出発。
ノースショアの街につき、ガイドが車を走らせながら軽く街の案内をし、フリータイムのため解散。フリープランはここでの滞在時間は3時間半。ノースショアの街は古い感じの街並みでとても綺麗だったが、名物のフリフリチキンを食べ、お腹が膨れてしまったため、もう一つの名物の松本シェーブアイスは食べることができなかった。松本シェーブアイスを食べたい方は、一つでもかなりの量なので、残す覚悟で買うか、食べたいものを事前に絞ることをおすすめする。
シェーブアイスを食べなかったが、そこで売られてるグッズを見たりした。ほかの人がガイドと共に12時半に集合し、もう一つの名物のノースショアで取れたエビを食べに車で向かって行ったが、私達はお腹がいっぱいだったため、ビーチまで散歩した。もともと、ノースショアの海で遊べるのかとインターネットで紹介があったので水着を持って行ったが、そんな説明もガイドからはなく、ビーチへ行っても足を濡らさないように気をつけてと言われ、入れる雰囲気ではなかったので諦めた。
ビーチを見て、少し日陰で休み、ワイキキとは違って地元民がカヌーなどを楽しんでいた。とてもほのぼのとしていて、リラックスできた。
集合の1時半にに遅れないため少し早めに集合場所へ戻り、バスを待った。そして全員が集まり、最後のウミガメを見に出発した。
バス内で何度か相手は自然のものだから居るとは限らない。先に行ったほかのグループの話によれば今日はいないかもしれないと話があった。と説明され、少し車を走らせた所に路駐し私達のみを降ろし、ヤシの木の間からビーチに出れば居るかもしれないとはなされ見に行ったが、ウミガメは居なかった。ここでの滞在時間は15分。約15分してすぐに残念でしたねーと言って出発。
インターネットやインフォメーションで聞いた所、ウミガメが高確率で見られるビーチがあることを事前に知っていたが、そのビーチは私達が下されたビーチの約1キロ後ろにあって、そこに行くのは順路では無いからと、帰り道の適当な所でいつもは居るんだよ、今回は運が悪かったねと言い、適当に扱われたと感じ、さらに不快な気分になった。
ひたすら車を走らせワイキキへ到着し、期待はずれや不快な気分になっていたからかとても疲れ、真っ直ぐホテルへ帰った。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, we sincerely apologize that the activities you participated in did not meet your expectations.
We have promptly shared your feedback with the tour operator.
Regarding the duration of your stay at Moanalua Garden, as stated on our tour page, the stay is limited to 15 minutes. We would appreciate it if you could check this in the future when you use our services.
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the meals. Our guide introduces various recommended gourmet options, allowing customers to adjust the portions themselves. While our guide provides information on how to spend free time, we apologize for not communicating this clearly to you.
Lastly, concerning the sea turtles, unfortunately, there is no parking at the beach you mentioned, and the tour vehicle cannot park there. Additionally, since sea turtles are wild animals, there may be times when they are not visible. We appreciate your understanding.
We sincerely apologize for not being able to meet your expectations this time. Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to provide services that will ensure your satisfaction in the future. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us.
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す。
しかしながら、ご参加いただいたアクティビティがご満足いただけない結果となり、大変申し訳ございません。
早速、今回の内容を早速催行会社へ共有させていただきました。
モアナルア・ガーデン滞在時間に関してですが、弊社のツアーページ上でも記載がございますように、
滞在期間が15分となっております。今後ご利用いただく機会がございましたら、ご確認いただけますと幸いです。
お食事に関して貴重なご意見ありがとうございます。
担当ガイドより多くのおすすめグルメを紹介させていただき、お客様自身で量をご調整いただいております。
フリータイムの過ごし方は、担当ガイドより随時案内をさせていただいておりますが、
お客様にきちんとお伝えができておりませんでしたこと申し訳ございません。
最後にウミガメに関してですが、残念ながらお客様が仰られているビーチにはパーキングがなく、
ツアー車が駐車をすることができない場所となっております。
また、ウミガメは自然のものなので見えないこともございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
この度は、お客様のご希望に沿えない結果となってしまいましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めて参りますので今後ともよろしくお願いします。
お忙しいところ貴重な体験談のご投稿誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/フリータイムプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Anne
This was a self-guided hike to diamond head. Our driver (forgot his name, I think it was Pablo) informed us about the trail & also gave us some background about Diamond Head. Water bottle was provided. Worth the hike! Amazing views from above.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
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Thank you very much for joining our New Year's Special Cruise. This cruise is very popular, and we welcome many guests every year. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the fireworks from the ship. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
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この度は私共のニューイヤーズスペシャルクルーズにお越し頂き、誠に有難うございました。
こちらのクルーズは大変人気で、毎年沢山のお客様にお越しいただいております。
お客様にも船上からの花火をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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