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Since I was alone, I opted for the premium experience to fully enjoy it, and I'm glad I chose the front stage! The fire dance was also impressive.

1人だったのでしっかり楽しむためにプレミアムにしましたが、目の前のステージにしてよかったです！
ファイヤーダンスも迫力ありました

We just did the show part and enjoyed it very much. We had a party of. 10 with 4 children ages 4-10. We all enjoyed ourselves, great show!

Jean Jarvinen

It wasn't as scary as I thought, and the scenery was amazing. There was someone in the same group who got sick. The boat sways quite a bit, so it's better to take motion sickness medication. Although I didn't get sick, there were others who looked unwell. It seems customary to give a tip when getting off the boat. I was disappointed when I was told that they couldn't take my photo because the camera battery died.

思ったよりも怖くなく景色が最高でした。
同じグループで吐いてしまった人がいました。
船がかなり揺れるので、酔い止めは飲んだ方がいいです。吐いてはいないけれど他にも気分が悪そうな人がいました。
船を降りる時にチップを渡すのが普通みたいです。
写真を頼んでいたのに、カメラのバッテリー切れで撮れなかったと言われた時は残念でした。

We loved this so much, the sandbar is like the most amazing pool with turquoise waters and stunning views. I highly recommend adding this to your next trip to Oahu. The staff and captain were not only very nice but extremely knowledgeable so we felt very safe at all times.

We participated as a group of three.
First, the boat ride to the point had high waves, which added to the thrill of the attraction.
I didn't expect all three of us to ride together, so I was a bit flustered. It was nice to know that we could hold our smartphones while jumping, and the footage we captured became a great memory.
Since it was a windy day, two out of the three of us got seasick. Please be careful about the position of the belt, as it can get uncomfortable.
It was a fun experience that you don't get to have often.

３人で参加しました。
まずポイントに行くまでのボートも波が高くてアトラクション感がありました。
３人で同時に乗れるとは思ってなかったので少し慌てました。スマホを持って飛んでもいいとの事で飛び上がって撮った映像が良い記念になりました。
この日は風が強かったため３人中２人が船酔いしました。苦しくなるのでベルトの位置に注意して下さい。
なかなか出来ない経験なので楽しかったです。

I went on a sunset sailing trip on the Mai Tai catamaran. I highly recommend it.

Check-in is done at the catamaran reception on the beach side of the Sheraton, and you board from the shoreline. Flip-flops and sandals are recommended!

Once we set sail, there was an unlimited supply of Mai Tais, beer, sparkling wine, and various soft drinks. The course takes you out to Diamond Head and then back towards Hilton Hawaiian Village, returning along the same route. You get to see Diamond Head from the side on the way back. That day was a full moon, and we were able to see both Diamond Head and the moon, as well as a pod of dolphins along the way. The view of the Waikiki hotel skyline turning orange was beautiful, and the sunset over the ocean was stunning (unfortunately, there were some clouds on the horizon that day, so the light path of the sunset wasn't as clear as it could have been). I think it would have been even more amazing if the weather had cooperated.

As seniors, our English skills were... well, we brought a Pocketalk translator but didn't end up using it. We just strung together the words we knew and managed to communicate somehow. It felt like we could get by.

We received a waiver to sign, which was sent to us, and I interpreted it with an online translation tool before signing. This seems to be a requirement, as they were doing it at the catamaran reception as well.

マイタイ・カタマラン号でサンセットセーリングに行きました。
お勧めです。
シェラトンのビーチ側のカタマラン号受付でチェックイン済ませて波打ち際から乗船。ビーサン、サンダルとかがお勧め！
出航してからマイタイ、ビール、スパークリングワイン、各種ソフトドリンク飲み放題です。
コースは、ダイヤモンドヘッド沖まで行ってヒルトンハワイアンビレッジの方まで戻り、帰ってくるコースです。ダイアモンドヘッドを横から見て戻ります。この日は満月でダイアモンドヘッドと月、途中イルカの群れにも会え、ワイキキのホテルの町並みがオレンジに変わる景色を楽しみ、海に沈む夕日が綺麗でした（残念ながらこの日は水平線に若干雲が湧き、夕日の光の道は綺麗に出ませんでした）天気に恵まれればもっと素晴らしかったと思います。
私達シニア世代で英語が・・・。ポケトーク持って行きましたが、使わなかったです。知ってる単語並べてなんとなく繋がった？まぁなんとかなるという感じでしょうか。
免責事項の署名サインが送られてきますが、ネットの翻訳ソフトでこれもなんとなく解釈してサインしました。これは必須のようです、カタマラン号受付でもやっていたようです。

We had a great time on this excursion. It was one of the best that we've done in Oahu. The highlights of the trip were spotting many turtles (at least a dozen), playing volleyball on the sandbar, and snorkeling at the reef. On top of that, the staff was very friendly and helpful.

I will be recommending this to anyone I meet who is going to visit Oahu.

One of the best experiences I have ever had. We have snorkeled and saw so many fishes. Like the crystal clean water and kayaking ., what else ., a complete package with live music and drink.

At Sandbar, there was one SUP available for each group, and my family of three quickly took on the challenge of our first SUP experience. At first, it was difficult to maintain balance, but after several attempts, we managed to stand up. I think we were out there for about 30 minutes, but the time flew by.

After that, we went snorkeling, following our guide to see the sea turtles. We encountered large turtles resting on the rocks and others swimming, which was amazing. Additionally, we could freely drink water, coffee, tea, and enjoy apples and snacks on the boat. The only limit was one Spam per person.

The prices felt a bit high due to the weak yen, but it was a fantastic experience overall. The crew members were all very friendly, which made it even better.

サンドバーでは1組に1つ程度のSUPが用意されていて、早速家族3人で初めてのSUPにチャレンジしました。
最初はバランスを取るのが難しかったですが、何度かチャレンジするうちに何とか立てるようになりました。
30分くらいだったと思いますがあっという間に時間が経ってしまいました。
そのあとはシュノーケリングでガイドさんの後を着いてホヌを見に行きました。岩場で休んでいる大きなホヌや泳いでいるホヌにも出会うことができて最高でした。
また、船内の水、コーヒー、紅茶、りんご、お菓子などは自由に飲んだり食べたり出来ます。スパムだけは1人1個でした。
料金は円安でちょっと高めに感じましたがとても良い体験でした。クルーの方々も感じの良い方ばかりでとても良かったです。

Driving the buggy myself was fun. We stopped several times to take photos at movie locations, and they took some great pictures. The distance between vehicles is quite strict.

バギーを自分で運転して楽しかった。何度か止まって映画のロケーションで撮影をしてくれるのですが、いい感じの写真を撮ってくれます。
車間距離に結構シビアです。

The guidance was in English, but there were no issues. I was able to see dolphins and honu (sea turtles). Departing from the Sheraton beach made the travel easy.

英語での案内でしたが、
問題無かったです。
イルカやホヌも見る事ができました。
シェラトンのビーチからの出航で
移動も楽でした。

Last year, the waves were calm, but this year the waves were big, and I was anxious about how to board the boat. The catamaran ran up onto the sandy beach to guide the guests. I managed to board safely and got a bench seat on the side deck.

Right away, a Mai Tai was served, and I felt fantastic. We enjoyed the fireworks at Hilton Hawaiian Village and disembarked safely. The weather wasn't great, but the sense of freedom was outstanding; it was a really good activity.

昨年は波が穏やかでしたが、今年は波が大きくて、どうやって乗船するのか、不安でした。カタマラン号は砂浜に乗り上げて、お客さんを案内。無事に乗船し、サイドデッキのベンチ席をゲット。
早速、マイタイが振る舞われて気分は最高、ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのと花火を鑑賞して、無事に下船。天候がイマイチでしたが、解放感抜群、とても良いアクティビティです。

This was my first time participating. I read in reviews that there were few Japanese participants, and indeed, there were only four of us on the boat. However, that added to the foreign atmosphere, which was great! The explanations from the captain and staff were in English, but I could understand the content through the overall vibe, so there were no issues.

As soon as we set sail, we were served Mai Tais (other drinks were also available for order), and everyone quickly got into the festive spirit with a toast. The background music was familiar Western songs that you would also hear in Japan, adding to the enjoyment.

During the trip, the captain put on an exciting show with some intense steering that splashed us with waves, and there was never a dull moment on the boat. I found myself naturally laughing and bonding with other passengers, creating a sense of togetherness.

As the sunset approached, the view of the sun sinking into the ocean was a breathtaking sight that could only be experienced from the sea. During my stay in Hawaii, I participated in various activities, but the sunset cruise became my favorite memory! I will definitely join again when I come back to Hawaii! Thank you very much.

One thing to note is that there are several similar catamaran cruise boats at Waikiki Beach, and I mistakenly went to the wrong one, arriving just in time for the meeting. Make sure to arrive with plenty of time to spare!

初めての参加。
口コミでも日本人の参加が少ないとありましたが、参加の船も、日本人は私たち4人だけでした。
でもそれがまた外国感を感じられ良かった！
キャプテンやスタッフさんからの説明も英語ですが何となく雰囲気で内容はわかるので問題なしでした。
出航してすぐにマイタイが振る舞われ(他のドリンクも注文可)、皆んなの乾杯から一気に盛り上がります。(BGMも日本でもお馴染みの洋楽で楽しめます)
途中、キャプテンのアトラクション感満載の波を浴びる激しい舵取りで、笑い声の絶えない船上。
別の乗客の方とも自然に笑い合い一体感を味わえます。

そこからだんだんとサンセットが近づき、沈んでいく夕日は海からでしか味わえない感動の絶景でした。
ハワイ滞在中、いろいろなアクティビティに参加しましたが、サンセットクルーズな1番の思い出となりました！またハワイに来たら絶対参加します！
ありがとうございました。

注意点とするなら、ワイキキビーチには同じようなカタマランクルーズ船がいくつかあり、私は船を間違えて、集合時間ギリギリの到着となってしまいました。集合時間には余裕を持って行きましょう！

Unfortunately, only morning slots were available for reservation, and sadly the sandy beach did not appear, but we were still able to enjoy ourselves in the shallow waters with the SUP and inflatable rings that were available for rent!

The crew members were very kind, and I appreciated their efforts to communicate with us, even though we didn't understand English well.

We also received one spam rice ball per person, and there were plenty of snacks and a variety of drinks available. The warm beverages were perfect for our chilled bodies!

It was my first experience with SUP, and since it was in shallow waters, it was a lot of fun. My daughter also tried it for the first time and had an amazing time!

Next time, I would like to go when the sandy beach is available! Additionally, we encountered a sea turtle on the way, and on the return trip, we visited a coral reef shaped like a heart.

Thank you to all the crew members!

午前便しか予約が空いてなくて、残念ながら砂浜は出現しませんでしたが、それでもSUPや浮き輪が貸してもらえるので浅瀬で楽しく過ごせました！
またクルーの皆さんがとても優しくて、英語の分からない私たちにも必死で伝えるようにしてくれているのがありがたかったです。
そしてスパムおにぎりが1人1個もらえて、さらにスナック類などもたくさんあり、飲み物も種類があります。暖かい飲み物も充実しているので冷えた身体に最高でした！
SUP初体験でしたが、浅瀬なのでとても楽しかったです。娘も初めてでしたが、めちゃくちゃ楽しんでいました！
次は砂浜の出るときに行ってみたいです！
あと行く途中でウミガメに会えましたし、帰りにはハートのカタチの珊瑚礁のところにも行ってくれました。
クルーの皆さん、ありがとうございました。

We enjoyed this sunset cruise! The Captain and the crew were so much fun and entertaining!!!! Loved it and will come back and do it again!

It was a condensed plan! The Kaneohe Bay cruise included a shuttle bus to the boat, which was an activity in itself, and it felt refreshing with the windows wide open. We rode on two types of boats, walked on the island, and the sea was beautiful. We were able to see coral reefs and honu in the shallow waters, and everywhere we looked was a photo opportunity; it was all so beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable.

The movie location bus tour had us boarding at the end, so our family of four ended up sitting separately... But in a way, it allowed us to interact with tourists from overseas. There was only one other Japanese group besides us.

The bus driver and guide performed a hula dance at the end, and it was incredibly moving! Even without a costume, there was an instant beautiful aura. I felt that this dance was a prayer.

My teenage son said he wants to experience something more active next time, like horseback riding or buggies, but my grandmother in her 70s was very happy with everything. We also bought the photos taken before the tour as a keepsake on our way back. I highly recommend it.

凝縮されたプランでした!
カネオヘ湾クルーズは、船までの送迎バスもアクテビティのひとつ、窓全開で爽快でした。船も2種類に乗り、島を歩くし、海も綺麗、浅瀬ではサンゴ礁やホヌも見ることができて、道中、どこをとっても、全ての景色がフォトチャンス、綺麗で、大満喫でした。
映画ロケ地バスツアーは、最後に並んで乗り込んでしまったので、家族4人がばらばらの相席に‥。それもそれで、海外からの観光客と、交流できたように思います。日本人は、私たちの他に1組だけいらっしゃいました。
バスのドライバー兼ガイドさんが、最後に、フラを踊ってくれたのですが、その踊りが、大変感動的でした！衣装をきてなくても、一瞬で美しいオーラに。この踊りは祈りなんだなと、感じました。
10代の息子は次は、馬とかバギーとかアクティブなものを体験したいと言ってましたが、70代の祖母は、どれも大変喜んでました。ツアー前に撮ってもらった写真も、帰りに記念に買ってきました。お勧めです。

I visit Hawaii every year, but this was my first time seeing RockAHula. The Mai Tais and food were even better than I imagined! In between meals, we enjoyed hula dancing, ukulele music, and singing. Both Japanese tourists and locals were having a great time.

From the VIP seats, we were able to watch the show right in the front, enjoying hula and Hawaiian songs, including Elvis and Michael's performances. The engaging production made the time fly by! I highly recommend seeing it at least once.

ハワイには毎年訪れていますが、今回初めてRockAHulaを観ました。
想像以上にマイタイも食事も美味しくいただきました！食事の合間にはフラダンスやウクレレ、歌で楽しめました。日本人もローカルの方も色々な方が楽しまれていました。
VIP席ではショーを1番前で観ることができ、フラやハワイアンソングのプレスリー、マイケルの歌を堪能できました。飽きさせない演出であっという間に時間が過ぎました！
一度は観ることをおすすめします。

It was a lot of fun to return to my childhood and try various things after a long time. The shops outside had many different items compared to Waikiki, and shopping was enjoyable as well. I want to go again!

久々に童心に返りいろんな事に挑戦したりととても楽しかったです。
外のショップもワイキキとは違う物が沢山売っていて買い物も楽しかったです。
また、行きたいです！

It's an early morning tour, so snorkeling starts at 9 AM. Even in Hawaii, it's cold. It was that cold in June, so winter will be even colder. If possible, a thin wetsuit is recommended; if not, a long-sleeve rash guard is essential. Also, please make sure to wear marine shoes in areas with lots of fish. Additionally, no Japanese is spoken at all, and all pickup locations and times are in English, so those who can't speak English might want to reconsider.

朝が早いツアーなので
９時からシュノーケリングになり
ハワイといえども寒いです
６月であれだけ寒かったので
冬はもっと寒いでしょう
できれば薄手のウェットスーツ
なければ長袖ラッシュは必須
あと、魚がたくさんいる場所は
マリンシューズも絶対履いてください。
あと日本語は一切通じないし
ピックアップ場所や時間も全て英語なので
英語できない人はやめた方がいいかも

I checked the tide chart and made a reservation to go, but the water level was about knee-high, so I went snorkeling. It was a bit murky, but I was able to see tropical fish swimming. The weather was a little bad, so it was a bit cold. The staff were friendly.

潮見表で確認して予約して行きましたが、ひざ上ぐらいの水位があったのでシュノーケリングをしました。少し濁り気味でしたが熱帯魚が泳いでいるようすは見れました。ちょっと天候が悪かったので少し寒かったです。スタッフさんは親切でした。

We thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Circle Island Tour. We had the opportunity to visit so many different parts of the island and experience the true beauty of the Big Island. The tour was well planned and Neil was an amazing host!
I definitely recommend that all visitors try this tour at least once!

Great tour guide, was funny and knowledgeable. Only problem was that the waters were murky from the waves at the time so weren’t able to see anything through the glass but we did see a turtle in the water. Was nice to be out on the boat.

Wow! What an awesome afternoon spent on the sandbar! The staff are wonderful, the location is breathtaking, the activities endless!! Just book it! You won’t regret it. Memories that I will treasure forever!

The buffet was delicious, and the staff was very attentive, which was great. The show had rich content and was very enjoyable. It seems like it would be even more fun if you familiarize yourself with Elvis and Michael's songs beforehand. Neither the buffet nor the show has any Japanese-speaking staff, so it would be helpful to know some basic phrases for ordering drinks and such. However, even if you can't speak any English, I think most people will still have a good time.

バイキングは美味しく、店員さんの気遣いもしっかりとしていて、よかった。
ショーは内容が濃く、とても楽しめた。エルビスとマイケルの曲を予習しておくとさらに楽しめそう。
バイキング、ショーともに日本語は全く通じないのでドリンクの頼み方等基本的なことは話せるといい。英語が全く話せなくても楽しめたのでほとんどの人が大丈夫だと思います。

The whole experience was top quality.
The staff, the safety and the activity.
We had a blast.

Beautiful property.
Our only struggle was the waiting time for the shuttle.

On the first day of arrival, since I couldn't predict my time and physical condition, I decided to take the Waikiki Trolley. Although I could purchase tickets on-site, I opted to make a reservation in advance. After making the reservation, I showed my voucher at the local counter and exchanged it for a paper ticket (it seems that if you book through the official website, you can receive an electronic ticket).

This time, I purchased a one-day pass, but unlike other companies, the Waikiki Trolley's one-day pass is valid for two consecutive days, so I used it over two days to ride three routes (Blue, Green, and Red). From my experience, the recommendations for sightseeing points and how to spend time varied depending on the driver, but I appreciated that it took us to various tourist spots around Waikiki.

Additionally, in terms of differences from other trolley buses, aside from the fare and destinations, I got the impression that the clientele was different. While the Waikiki Trolley carries tourists from America, the High Bus and LeaLea Trolley seemed to mainly cater to Japanese tourists. However, in any case, it was rarely fully booked, and unlike The Bus, the interior was open, allowing us to enjoy the pleasant Hawaiian breeze while sightseeing.

到着初日は時間と体調が読めないために、ワイキキトロリーに乗ろうと思っており、事前に手配できることはしておこうと、当日現地で購入することもできますけど、事前申し込みをしました。申し込み後、現地のカウンターで、バウチャーを見せ、紙のチケットに交換してもらうという形です（公式サイトから予約すると電子チケットが受け取れるようです）。
今回、一日券を購入しましたが、ワイキキトロリーは他社と違って、今のところ一日券は連続する2日間有効なので、２日間かけて3路線（ブルー・グリーン・レッド）乗車しました。乗った感想では、運転手さんによって、この観光ポイントを見てもらいたい、というおすすめの場所と時間の使い方が違いますが、ワイキキ周辺の観光地を訪問してくれるのがありがたかったです。
また、他社のトロリーバスとの違いですが、料金や訪問先以外には、見たところ客層が異なるという印象を受けました。ワイキキトロリーはアメリカ人などの観光客も乗車しますが、ハイバスやLeaLeaトロリーは日本人観光客が中心という印象を受けました。ただ、いずれにしてもあまり満席になることは少なかったですし、ザ・バスと違って車内はオープンなので、ハワイの心地よい風を受けながら、観光ができてよかったです。

I visited in late June. After checking in at the reception, I was shown to my seat, where a pineapple was already prepared. Shortly after, a Mai Tai cocktail (non-alcoholic) was served. Once the buffet was ready, I went to the buffet corner to get what I wanted to eat. In between meals, you can enjoy Hawaiian music and even experience hula dancing.

This time, I made a reservation for the VIP course, which allows for priority seating at the buffet compared to the original course. Additional drinks are charged, but the VIP course includes one extra drink. Also, the show seating is closer to the stage. If you want to spend a little more money for a great experience, I recommend it.

After the meal, I enjoyed the show. It had a storyline that traced the history of Hawaiian music, featuring traditional to modern performances that can be enjoyed across generations. From check-in to the end of the show, it took about four hours. If you want to fully enjoy a night in Honolulu, I highly recommend it!

６月下旬に行ってきました。
受付でチェックインを済ませると席に通され、すでにパイナップルが用意されていました。程なくしてマイタイカクテル（ソフトドリンク）が提供されます。ビュッフェの準備が整ったらビュッフェコーナーで食べたいものを取りました。食事の合間には、ハワイの音楽を堪能したり、フラダンスの体験もできます。
今回はVIPのコースで予約をしましたが、ビュッフェにはオリジナルのコースよりも優先的に案内されます。追加の飲み物は有料なのですが、VIPのコースはもう１杯分の料金も含まれています。また、ショーの座席はよりステージに近くなります。少しお金を足していい気分を味わいたいならおすすめです。
食事の後は、ショーを堪能しました。ハワイの音楽の歴史をたどるようなストーリー展開で、伝統的なものから現代のものまで、世代を超えて楽しめるショーでした。
受付してからショーが終わるまでおよそ４時間。ホノルルの夜を存分に楽しみたいなら、おすすめです！

First, we started with the welcome drink, a Mai Tai. The meal included three types of meat: chicken, pork, and beef, all of which were delicious. The salad was also fantastic, made with my favorite romaine lettuce. I reached my limit there, but my wife was thrilled with the dessert, which was filled with cakes, and she was very satisfied.

The post-meal hula show was just amazing; singing and dancing combined the fun of Hawaiian and rock music, and everything was of high quality, leaving us very satisfied. A friend is coming to Hawaii in October, so I definitely want to recommend that they participate.

まずウエルカムドリンクのマイタイからスタート料理はチキン、ポーク、ビーフと3種類揃っていてどれも美味しいお肉でした、サラダも大好きなロメインレタスを使った大変美味しい料理がいただけました。
私はそこでギブアップでしたが、嫁さんはさらにデザートのケーキも満載で、大満足でした。
食事後のフラショウはもう最高、歌って踊ってハワイアンとロックの楽しさが混ざり合って全てがクオリティが高く大満足でした。
10月に友人がハワイに来るので、必ず参加する様に進めたいと思います。

I went with my daughter and it was a beautiful experience. The hike was definitely a calorie burner foe me. My daughter barely broke a sweat! The tour guide was fantastic, along with our transportation driver. I loved the scenery, The information. Very great experience!