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I arrived just in time for the 5 PM meeting, but the local staff greeted us with smiles. The waves were calm, and it felt great when the boat caught the wind and picked up a bit of speed. The scenery while sipping a Mai Tai on the boat, with the blue sky, the setting sun, and Diamond Head illuminated by the sunset, was truly wonderful.

There were two couples and a family of four, in addition to my own family of three, and everyone else was from various countries. Since we could speak English, we were able to chat with other passengers, which made for a very enjoyable time. There was no sign of poor service just because we were Japanese or because we couldn't speak English.

The staff on the boat were very friendly and helped create a lively atmosphere, making it a lot of fun. While there were no explanations in Japanese, I think even those who don't understand English at all could follow along through the staff's gestures.

I was a bit anxious about how to get to the meeting point, but if you go through the Sheraton's pool and bar, it's right in front of you. If you're unsure, you can show your voucher at the Sheraton front desk and say "Mai Tai Sunset," and they should be able to help you.

17時集合のギリギリ滑り込みになってしまいましたが、現地スタッフも笑顔で対応してくれました。
波も静かで、船が帆を張って風を受けて進むときに少しスピードが出て気持ちが良かったです。青い空、沈んでいく夕日、夕日を受けたダイアモンドヘッドなど、船上でマイタイを飲みながら見る景色は本当に素晴らしかったです。

日本人は自分の家族（3人）以外にカップルで2組とご家族で4人ぐらいで、他は皆さんいろんな国から来ていた人ばかりでした。自分たちは英語が話せたので、ほかの乗客とも話したりできてとても良い時間になりました。日本人だから、英語が話せないからといって、サービスが酷いなどの事も見られませんでした。

船上のスタッフもとても気さくで、その場を盛り上げてくれて楽しかったです。日本語での説明などはありませんが、全く英語が分からなくてもスタッフのジェスチャーなどで説明は理解できると思います。

集合場所への行き方が不安でしたが、シェラトンのプールとバーを抜けていくとすぐ目の前にあります。分からなかったら、シェラトンのフロントとかでバウチャー見せて「マイタイ・サンセット」と言えば教えてくれるかと思います。

Our time at the ranch turned out to be the highlight of our vacation. Our guide was awesome!!
If you travel to Hawai'i, this is a must see.

Due to the tour reservation being close to the date, there was only availability for 150 meters. It was the longest option, and I was a bit anxious, but it turned out to be unnecessary worry.
Viewing Waikiki Beach from the sea had a different charm!
The pickup was almost entirely in English, but I had a good impression of all the staff.
Next time I go, I would like to apply again.

ツアーの予約が実施日に近かった為、150メートルのみ空きがありました。1番長い事もあり、無事不安でしたが、やってみると取り越し苦労でした。
ワイキキビーチを海から眺めるのは、また違った良さがありました！
送迎からほぼ英語のみの対応でしたが、スタッフ全てに好感をもてました。
次回、行くなら再度申し込みたいと思います。

Two mature women’s first experience. At first, it was nerve-wracking, but once we took off, it was so much fun! It truly felt like we were soaring to the heavens. It was over in the blink of an eye, but we were able to capture it in photos, so it became a great memory.

熟女二人の初体験。最初はドキドキでしたが、いざ飛んでみると楽しい！楽しい！
まさしく天に昇るような気分でした。
あっと言う間でしたが、ちゃんと写真に残せたので いい思い出になりました。

Before departure, they confirmed that there were no issues with my foot disability. I have flown whenever I had the chance, but this time was the best. In the past, there were times when couples were separated during busy periods, and the flight time was often short without any indication, leaving some dissatisfaction. However, this time, the altitude and flight time were clearly indicated, and I booked a flight at 150 meters. Both the reception staff and the boat crew were polite and kind, and I was very satisfied. Next time I come to Hawaii, I will definitely book Hawaiian Parasail again. Perhaps it will be for our golden wedding anniversary.

One thing: I was told that the meeting place was near the parking lot in front of the Hilton Lagoon, so I waited in front of the Hilton parking lot by the Lagoon Tower, but I became anxious and confirmed with the Hilton, only to find out it was a different location. It was actually the parking lot next to the Lagoon in front of the Lagoon Tower. It was a bit hard to find.

出発前に足の障害に問題無しの確認もきちんとしてくださいました。
今まで、機会あるたびに飛んでいましたが、今回が最高でした。今まで忙しそうな時にはカップルでも別々だったり滞空時間も提示も無く確実短かったりと何か不満残ることも。でも今回は高度も、滞空時間も提示してあり150mを予約しました。受け付けスタッフの方もボートのスタッフの方も丁寧親切で充分満足でした。次回もハワイに来るときはきっとハワイアンパラセイル予約します。次回は金婚式かな
一つだけ：集合場所がヒルトンのラグーンの前の駐車場前付近との事だったので、ラグーンタワーの前のヒルトンの駐車場前で待っていましたが不安になりヒルトンに確認すると違うとのこと。ラグーンタワー前のラグーンの隣に有る駐車場でした。ちょっと分かりづらかったです。

I wanted to surf in Hawaii, so on the morning of the day, I searched and found a session available from the afternoon, and I joined. Since I had experience with wakeboarding and snowboarding, I thought I would be able to stand up easily. It was a group session, but that day there were few people, so it ended up being just me and the coach (lucky!). We watched a video on the basics, and then headed out to the ocean! The coach said, "Go, go!" and I managed to stand up on my first try for about 20 meters! After that, I rode the waves 7 or 8 more times and stood up every time. It was incredibly fun! I'm grateful to the coach!!

I had a great time surfing for the first time!

ハワイでサーフィンしたいと思い当日の朝、探していると、昼から参加可能を見つけて、参加しました。
ウェイクボードとスノボードはした事あるので、立てたらなのとかなると思っていました。
グループ参加でしたが、その日は、人が少なくコーチとツーマンでした。（ラッキー！）
基本をビデオで見て、いざ沖へ！
コーチが「コイデーコイデー」っと言って、
いざ波へ1回目で立てて20mくらいは、立っていたと思います！！
その後も7〜8回滑って全部立てました。
最高ー！に楽しかったです。
コーチに感謝！！

初めてのサーフィン楽しく遊べました！

I participated alone. Both the instructor and the participants were friendly, so it was fine. There were about 5 instructors for 9 participants. It's okay even if there isn't an instructor who speaks Japanese, but there was one on this day. You can have fun even by yourself! The waves in Hawaii are easy to ride and you can stand for a long time, so even those who can't stand in Japan can enjoy it. Most of the participants were beginners, but everyone was able to stand up.

一人で参加しました。インストラクターも参加者も気さくで大丈夫です。9人参加にインストラクター5人位いました。日本語が話せるインストラクターが居なくても大丈夫ですが、この日は居ました。一人でも楽しめます！ハワイは波が乗りやすい波で長く立て、日本で立てない人も楽しめもす。参加者ほぼ初めての方でしたが、全員立てていました。

This cruise was a great way to conclude our visit to Waikiki Beach. Beautiful sunset, friendly crew, lots of memories. We enjoyed the company of other people and the whole atmosphere on the boat.

Captain Chris and his crew were amazing. My wife and I had a blast.
If we hadn't already booked other attractions through the week, we'd have just hung out with the Manu Kai team for days. The guys spotted dolphins and redirected course to give us the up-close experience.
Just a great time. Loved it. Thank you guys so much.

My husband and I participated together. The tour had a small group of seven people, including us, with support from Chieko and Dan (who speaks fluent Japanese). During the journey to Hanauma Bay, they shared various stories, making the trip enjoyable.

Once we arrived at Hanauma Bay, we smoothly bypassed the long line for individual tickets. We watched a video about the protection of Hanauma Bay, and it was quick to get through that as well. We really reached the beach efficiently.

As a first-time snorkeler, I was carefully taught how to wear the mask and how to clear water from it. Even after entering the water, they kept an eye on me, which made me feel very safe, and I was able to enjoy snorkeling a lot.

Depending on the sea conditions that day, they changed the swimming points to provide the best experience. On the day we participated, there was quite a low tide, so there were reportedly fewer fish. Dan also took underwater photos and pictures of us. I was grateful to see the beautiful fish again.

If I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, I would definitely like to bring my children and grandchildren along and participate again. This tour is highly recommended for beginners and children!

主人と二人で参加しました。ツアーも私たちを含めて7人の少人数で、チエコさんとダン（日本語ペラペラ）二人でのサポート体制。ハナウマ湾へ向かう道中も色々、お話をしてくれて、楽しみながら向かうことができました。
ハナウマ湾へ着いてからも、個人で来られている方の入場のチケットを買う長い列を横目に、スイスイ。ハナウマ湾保護のためのビデオを見るのですが、それもどこで見ると出るのが早い…等々。ほんとに効率よくビーチまで辿り着くことができました。
シュノーケリングが初めての私に丁寧にマスクの付け方や水の抜き方など教えて頂き、海に入ってからも、気にかけてくださり、とても安心して、シュノーケリングをとても楽しむことができました。
その日の海の状態で、泳ぐポイントを変えてその日のベストを提供していただきました。
私たちが参加した日は、かなりな引き潮でしたので、魚も少なかったらしいです。
ダンが水中の写真や私たちの写真も撮ってくれました。改めて綺麗な魚たちも見ることができ、感謝です。
またハワイを訪れる機会があれば、次は子供たちや孫たちも連れて、是非是非参加したいと思います。
初心者や子どもさんにもほんとにおすすめのツアーです！

The guide was funny and Helpful. The ride was really great and my kid love it!

It’s a very good tour around the mountain with kids. A few movie filming site is a bonus! Highly recommended!

The driver who picked us up was incredibly fun and spoke Japanese very well, which left a great impression on us. The captain and staff for the parasailing also made a big effort to celebrate our honeymoon, creating wonderful memories for us. There were three couples in total, and we were the only Japanese ones, but we got along well with the other international guests, making it an amazing experience from start to finish!

送迎のドライバーさんが最高に楽しい人で、日本語もお上手ですごく印象に残りました。
パラセーリングのキャプテンとスタッフさんも私たちがハネムーンなこともあり大変盛り上げて下さって、すごく楽しい思い出になりました。
同乗になったのが私たち含め三組、日本人は私たちだけでしたが、同乗になった海外の方とも仲良くなれて、最初から最後まで最高でした！！

The guide was kind, and I was able to interact closely with the sea turtles, plus the food was delicious! Be careful of sunburn, so make sure to apply sunscreen and dress appropriately. I got really excited and ended up being loud, but it seems that the sea turtles don't come close to loud noises. The best way to get close is to quietly observe them when you find them!

The guide was so genuine that I didn't mind giving a tip at all!

ガイドさんも優しいし、ウミガメと至近距離で触れ合えたし、ご飯も美味しい！
日焼けは結構しますので、しっかり塗って着込んで対策を。
テンション高くて大声が出てしまいますが、ウミガメさんはうるさい音には近づいてこないみたいです。見つけたらそっと見守りするのが1番近づけるポイントです！

ガイドさんがとても良心的なので、チップ渡すのは嫌にならないほど良かったです！

I had a great time playing beach volleyball at Sandbar! There weren't many Japanese people participating, but when I gathered the courage to join in, it was so much fun!

In the morning, the sky was cloudy and the sea wasn't that beautiful, but after the clouds cleared and the sun came out, the sea was unbelievably beautiful and I was moved.

Snorkeling was also amazing, with lots of fish and beautiful coral.

サンドバーでは多国籍バレーをして楽しめました！日本人はなかなか入っていく人が少なかったですが、勇気を出して参加してみるとすごく楽しいです！
午前中は雲がかかっていて海はそこまで綺麗ではなかったのですが、雲がなくなり太陽が出てきた後の海は信じられないくらい綺麗で感動しました。
シュノーケリングもお魚が沢山いて、サンゴもありとても綺麗でした。

It's not a very difficult trail course. In my opinion, it consumes about one-third of the energy compared to Diamond Head or Makapu'u Trail. The guide was also entertaining and explained about the plants. Since it's mostly shaded, I recommend it for those who are tired of the Hawaiian sun. It's a good idea to bring insect repellent spray!

そんなに辛くないトレイルコースです。
私の感覚では、ダイアモンドヘッドやマカプウトレイルの1/3ぐらいの体力消費だと思います。
ガイドさんも面白く、植物について説明してくれました。
ほぼオール木陰なので、ハワイの日差しに疲れた方にお勧めです。
虫除けスプレーを持って行った方が良いですよ～

I was able to see the whale's spout. I was surprised that it came out so far offshore. Some people also saw turtles. The staff's response was good, and I had a second cocktail for $3. I will definitely ride again next time.

クジラの潮吹が見えました。あんなに沖の方まで出てくれるとは思っていなかったので、ビックリ。亀を見た人もいました。スタッフの対応も良く、カクテル3$でお代わりしました。次も絶対乗ります。

My family and I loved spending the day on Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel Adventure.

Having the chance to practise snorkeling at the sandbar before heading out to the reef was great for the kids and the fish at the reef were plentiful and colourful.

A nice hot chocolate on the way back was a great touch to warm the bellies :)

The view of Hawaii from 150 meters was amazing! I usually don't get motion sickness, but it was quite bumpy, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication for peace of mind. You can have about 80 photos taken for $30. It's fine to purchase after checking the photos. Unfortunately, the ones we took were mostly dark due to backlighting, so we had to sadly cancel them. I was really looking forward to them, so it was disappointing.

**The pickup on the day was unfortunate**
On the day we reserved, it was windy, and our booking was canceled, so we changed it to the next day. However, when the pickup time came, no one arrived. It said, "If the pickup doesn't arrive after 5 minutes, please inquire," so I borrowed a phone from the hotel front desk to call, but I couldn't get through, which made me very anxious. In the end, they arrived 20 minutes late, and when I spoke to someone who was already on board, they said they had the same pickup time as us. I wonder why the third pickup location was set for the same time. With the language barrier and being in an unfamiliar place, it created a tense atmosphere with my husband. Since we had confirmed the pickup time in advance, I don't think this is a common occurrence, but since it was a special trip, I hope improvements can be made so that it ends with good memories.

150mからのハワイの眺めは最高でした！
酔いにくい体質ですが、かなり揺れるので酔い止めは飲んだ方が、気持ち的にもいいと思います。
写真も＄30で80枚前後撮ってもらえます。
購入は写真を確認してからで大丈夫です。
私達が撮ってもらったのは逆光でほとんど暗く写っていたので、泣く泣くキャンセルしました。楽しみにしていただけに残念。

＊＊当日のピックアップが残念でした＊＊
予約した日は風が強く、キャンセルになってしまい、次の日に変更しました。
ですがピックアップ時間になっても迎えが来ず、『5分過ぎても迎えが来ない場合は問い合わせした下さい』とありましたので、ホテルのフロントで電話を借りて問い合わせをするものの連絡がつかず、とても不安になりました。
結局20分遅れで迎えがきて、先に乗ってた方に話を聞くと、1番最初に乗った方も私達と同じピックアップ時間だったそうです。
その方から3番目のピックアップ場所にも関わらず、同じ時間を設定されているのはどうなのでしょうか。慣れない土地と言葉のやり取りで不安な上に、主人とは少し険悪なムードに。
当日に遂行するのか、ピックアップ時間は間違ってないか、事前に確認を取っていたにも関わらずの出来事だったので、あまりないケースだとは思いますが、せっかくの旅行なのでいい思い出で終わるように、改善をお願いします。

The instructors and the transportation staff were all great people, and it was really wonderful! The view from above the clouds was truly amazing.

インスタクターの人も送迎の人達も
いい人達でとても良かったです！！
雲の上からの景色が本当に最高でした。

I understood that the explanation would be in English, but it might be tough if you’re not really good at English! I couldn’t understand not only the explanations but also the jokes within them, so I was confused the whole time.

As for the sea, I was able to see sea turtles! However, apart from that, there were just a few black fish here and there.

There was a performance where we rode the waves? The boat rocked a lot, and the foreigners seemed to enjoy it, but it went on for more than ten times and was quite long. My husband ended up feeling sick, which affected the rest of our trip. The strong rocking continued, and I even bumped my leg against the stairs and got a bruise.

Also, it was really cold, so a jacket is a must!

英語での説明なことはわかっていましたが、本当に英語が上手でないと厳しいかもしれません！説明だけでなく、説明の中のジョークなども分からず、終始ハテナでした。
海は、海亀をみることはできました！が、それ以外は黒い魚がちらほら、です。

波に乗り？船を大きく揺らすパフォーマンスがあって、外人の方は喜んでいましたが、揺らす回数が10回以上と長く、夫は気持ち悪くなってしまいその後の旅行に影響してしまいました。大きな揺れが続き私も階段に足をぶつけあざを作ってしまいました。

あとすごく、寒かったので上着必須です！

I was nervous during my first parasailing experience, but once we reached 150 meters, it turned out to be a wonderful activity with a breathtaking view of Hawaii. I was able to slowly take in the scenery for a long time, and we ended with a gentle touch on the water (this is optional; you can also return directly to the boat without touching the sea).

I was worried because everyone around me was a foreigner, but the staff on the boat can communicate in Japanese, so I felt reassured.

There are no shower facilities, so I recommend taking the bus back to the hotel as is and having a bath there.

初めてのパラセーリングで緊張しましたが、150mまで行くとハワイの絶景が一望できる素敵なアクティビティでした。
長い間ゆっくりとハワイの景色を一望でき、最後は海に少し着く形で終えました笑(これは希望制で、海に触れずに直接船に戻ることもできます)

周りは全員外国人で大丈夫かなと心配でしたが、船の係りの人は日本語でも教えてくれるので安心です。

シャワールームはないため、そのままピックアップしてもらったバスでホテルに帰り、お風呂に入ることをオススメします。

I participated with a friend. The instructor was very helpful, and we had a full hour of fun! We started with some practice and then did stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while maneuvering the board and paddle. It was reassuring to know that if we fell, help would be there right away, and the sea wasn't too deep, so we could enjoy SUP without worry.

Gradually, we were able to go where we wanted and even lie down on the board, enjoying our free time.

Before trying it, I thought it might be difficult and didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be the most enjoyable time of my trip to Hawaii. I want to do it again!

友達と2人で参加しました。インストラクターの方が付いてくださり、1時間たっぷり楽しめました！最初は練習から始まり、ボートとパドルを操りながらSUPしました。落ちてもすぐ助けてくれるので安心ですし、海も凄く深いわけではないので気軽にSUPできます。

次第に自分で行きたい場所に行ったりボードの上に寝転がったり、自由な時間を過ごすことができました。

やる前は難しいかなとあまり期待していなかったのですが、ハワイ旅行の中で一番楽しい時間になりました。またやりたいです！

I thought we could definitely go by ourselves, but while climbing, it was great to learn about the names of plants and hear stories about birds.
Finally, having lunch in Kapiolani Park was nice and open.
I heard that there hadn't been much water in the waterfall for the past two weeks, but when we went, thanks to some rain a little earlier, there was water flowing. We were lucky.

きっと自分達だけでも行けるのだと思いましたが、登っていく間に、植物の名前を教えてもらえたり、鳥の話をしてもらえたり、とってもよかったです。
最後にカピオラニ公園でのランチもオープンな感じでよかったです。
ここ２週間くらい滝の水がほとんどなかったそうですが、私たちが行った時は、少し前の雨のおかげで、水が流れていました。ラッキーでした。

Our Volcano tour was great. John, our driver/guide was very knowledgeable of the area partly due to living in the area fir 20 plus years. We got to see 2 waterfalls, a little of Hilo, and a black beach! We would go it again.

Overall, the experience was very good, but the instructor was a bit of a letdown. They were constantly fiddling with their phone, and while other instructors were more thorough in their explanations, this one was quick and left me feeling a bit uneasy. Yet, they were quite insistent about the tip. However, the scenery during the dive was amazing, and the optional video was nicely edited, which was great.

体験全体としてはとても良かったが、インストラクターかハズレだった。ずっと携帯をいじっているし、説明も他の人はもう少し丁寧にやっているのに、一瞬で終わって少し不安になった。そのくせチップはしっかり要求してきた。でも、ダイブ中のけしきは最高だし、オプションのビデオもいい感じに編集してあって、よかった。

Very cool to see and hear about all the history of the PCC. This is me and my wife's first time going to the PCC and Hawaii and let's just say that this is a must! Loved every second of it! Will be back again!

I had a great time without feeling any anxiety, thanks to the dynamic lady who picked us up, the "cute" mom with a Kansai dialect, and the reliable captain! ❣️

送迎のダイナミックのご婦人、関西弁の「かわいい」ママ、頼りになる船長など、まったく不安を感じることなく楽しめましたよ❣️

Arriving in Honolulu in the morning on Hawaiian Airlines from Kansai Airport with HIS's tour, you can receive your luggage, get an explanation at the HIS office, check into your hotel, and participate in activities without rushing. Although we didn't encounter any whales, it was still great.

hisのツアーで関空からハワイアン航空で朝ホノルル着、荷物を受けとりhis事務所で説明を受けホテルチェックインしてあわてずにアクティビティに参加できます。クジラには遭遇できませんでしたが⭕⭕でした。

The morning gathering was tough at 5 AM, but an amazing experience awaited that blew all that away! Since there were only experienced riders, I felt very safe during my first flight. There was no fear at all; it was just exhilarating!

朝の集合は５時ときつかったですが、そんなことを吹き飛ばす最高の体験が待ってました！
経験豊富なライダーばかりだからとても安心して初飛行できました。恐怖は全然なくて、とにかく爽快でした！