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This time, my wife, who can't swim, wanted to take on the challenge and participated! However, she gave up right after jumping in (^^;

Even so, we were able to enjoy a wonderful time on the boat with the best performances and the attentive service from the crew.

今回、泳げない妻がチャレンジしたいと参加しました❗
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やはり、飛び込んですぐにギブアップ(^^;

それでも船上で最高のパフォーマンスやクルーの細やかなサービスに楽しい一時を過ごす事ができました。

I participated with my mother and daughter. This was the second time for my mother and daughter at the sandbar, and since the water level was up to my mother's chest last time, it seemed scary for them, so we booked a course that matched the low tide.

Thanks to that, the water level was below our knees, and the weather was great, allowing us to have a wonderful time.

We also got to see sea turtles and enjoyed snorkeling around the coral with my daughter.

The tour staff were very friendly and took photos for us. If there's another opportunity, I would definitely like to participate again.

母と娘と３人で参加させていただきました。
母と娘はサンドバー２回目の参加で、前回は水位が母の胸くらいまであり怖かったようなので、干潮時間に合うコースを予約しました。
その甲斐あって水位は膝下、天気も良くて素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。

海亀にも会えて、珊瑚の周りを娘と共にシュノーケリングも楽しめました。

ツアースタッフの方も笑顔いっぱいで、写真を撮っていただいたりしました。
また機会があれば、是非参加したいです。

I apologize for the late post, but I used the service in April. Since our arrival date was on a Friday, I signed up for my friend’s first trip to Hawaii to see the Hilton fireworks! My friend, who was worried about motion sickness, was very happy to enjoy the fireworks while feeling the pleasant breeze (a jacket is a must!). I usually watch from the beach, but seeing the fireworks from the water was exceptional. I would like to sign up again next time!

投稿が遅くなりましたが、4月に利用しました。到着日が金曜日だったので、ヒルトンの花火が観られる！とハワイ初の友達のために申し込みました。乗り物酔いが心配だった友達も、心地よい風を受けながらの花火鑑賞にとても喜んでくれました（上着は必須です！）。私もいつもはビーチからの鑑賞でしたが、海の上から見る花火は格別なものでした。次回も申し込みたいと思います！

It was an amazing trip with beautiful views. The crew was friendly and funny. I would recommend this trip!!!

I participated with my sixth-grade and third-grade boys. Since it was their first time, they were nervous and scared, but it seems they enjoyed it. I took motion sickness medication, so I didn't get seasick. However, it was a bit disappointing that the weather was cloudy. The local staff hardly spoke any Japanese. They mentioned it was cloudy and cool, and it was indeed cool. I think it would be hot if the weather were nice. I would like to participate again.

小学生6年と3年の男の子を連れて参加しました。二人とも初めてだったので、緊張していましたが、怖がっていましたが、楽しめたようです。酔止めを飲んで参加したので、船酔いはしませんでした。ただ、天気が曇りだったので、そこだけが残念でした。現地の係の方は日本語はほとんど通じません。曇っていて、涼しいと言ってました。確かに涼しかったです。天気がいいと、暑いと思います。また参加したいです。

I had been to the North Shore several times by rental car, but this time I joined the tour because some members were anxious about driving and I wanted to try beach horseback riding.

We left our hotel in Waikiki a little after 8 AM and returned by 3:30 PM, making it a convenient plan. Our driver guide, Hiro, provided a wealth of local information along the way and took us to various hidden gems, making for a fulfilling tour that I was very satisfied with!

For horseback riding, I got to ride well-trained horses and we strolled for just under an hour through the beach and forest. The weather was great, and we were able to enjoy a leisurely flow of time.

ノースショアは何回かレンタカーで行ってはいましたが、今回は運転に不安なメンバーだったのと海辺乗馬にもトライしたくて、このツアーに参加しました。
朝８時過ぎにワイキキのホテルを出て３時半にはホテルに戻る時間的にも楽なプランで、ドライバーガイドのヒロさんが、道中でも現地でもローカル情報を盛りだくさん折り込んで次々と穴場へ連れて行って下さり、凝縮されたツアーに大満足でした！
乗馬はしっかり調教された馬達に乗せてもらいビーチや森林を1時間弱散歩。天気も良くゆったりと流れる時間を過ごす事ができました。

I was worried about how to fill out the documents handed to me when getting on the bus, but as long as I understood the content, it turned out to be surprisingly easy. There was one person in charge who could speak Japanese, and they answered all my questions.

The #1 tacos sold from the van ($5) were incredibly delicious! We shared one that was cut in half.

Before and right after getting on the helicopter, I was really anxious, but as we gained altitude, the scenery became so beautiful that my worries disappeared. While flying, I could only think of words like "amazing!" and "beautiful!" It was my husband's suggestion, so I wasn't too keen on it at first, but I'm really glad we did it!

バスに乗る時に渡された書類はどうやって書けばいいのか心配でしたが、内容さえ理解していれば意外と適当で大丈夫でした(笑)
案内の方1人だけ、日本語が話せる方がいて色々わからない事は聞いたら答えてくれます♪
ワゴン車で売っている、#1のタコス？($5)がすごく美味しかった！！切ってもらって1個を2人でシェアしました^ ^

ヘリに乗る前と乗った直後はすごく不安でしたが、高度が上がるにつれて景色がすごく綺麗で不安もどこかへいってました。
飛んでる時は最高！綺麗！という言葉しか出なかったです！
夫の提案だったので、あまり乗り気ではなかったけど本当にやってによかったです♪

Last time I was stopped by the tour company and couldn't do it, so this time I arranged it myself! After watching the video several times, I was able to dive without hesitation. I'm grateful to the instructor for the wonderful experience I had. ^_^

前回はツアー会社に止められて出来なかったので、今回は体験したく個人手配しました！何度かビデオを見てからトライしたので躊躇せずダイブ出来ました、何とも素晴らしい体験が出来た事をインストラクターに感謝します^_^

Very comfortable bus with a bathroom. Our driver Larry provided a plethora of information about Oahu and Pearl Harbor. Highly recommend both the Arizona and Missouri tours. Take the guided tour on the Missouri as the guide will point out many facts and stories you would not otherwise learn. Food stands at the Missouri are much better than what's available at the Arizona so if you want to snack hold off until you get to the Missouri. This was a great tour and I highly recommend it!

The flair show you usually see is on a completely different level of intensity. It was disappointing to have a lot of waiting time after entering. I wish there had been a bit more time to enjoy the meal.

普段見るフラショーとは迫力が格段に違います。
入場してから、待ち時間が多かったのが残念です。もう少し食事を楽しむ時間があればいいなと思いました。

I really wanted to see an Elvis show while staying in Hawaii. I googled Elvis shows and this one had excellent ratings. We booked the Luau Buffet and show. When we got there we were taken to our seats. Everyone was really nice. They start everyone with a Mai Tai that was really good. We then started the buffet line. The food was great quality & really good. My husband & I enjoyed it very much. During dinner there was a little hula show. It was very fun to watch our server dancing! She was great! After dinner we were escorted to the theater. I was very surprised by the venue. It didn’t seem like it was very big from the outside but once we got in I was pleasantly surprised!! The show was absolutely amazing!! Each performer was outstanding. Every detail about the show was right on point; the band, the dancers, the choreography, the costumes, the singers and the impersonators!! I really enjoyed it! We loved that they also have a meet & greet after the show. I would recommend this show 100%!!

It was completely different from when I flew in Guam; it was quite sudden, but it had a great atmosphere, and I got really into it. The flight time was long, and I was able to calmly enjoy the scenery. My sister-in-law, who came with me, was experiencing it for the first time and was really moved.

グァム島で飛んだ時と全然違った、けっこう行きなりだったけど、それが雰囲気あって、ノリノリになりました。滞空時間も長かったし、落ち着いて景色を楽しみました。一緒に行った義妹は初めてでしたがムチャ感動してました(^ω^)。

easy going guys with a great trip out to sea. at no time did I feel unsafe. being in the cage was great. we would have seen up to 15 sharks. I would recommend doing this tour.

I was scared to see in the photos that people were flying with relatively light gear, and I was quite nervous about flying with light equipment myself. However, it turned out to be surprisingly stable...!!! For those who are afraid, I recommend trying the 150m jump with confidence. There are views there that you won't experience anywhere else.

The crew member was playful and funny, and later when I bought the SD card (make sure to ask if photos are okay in advance!), I was amazed to see how well the pictures turned out despite the boat rocking so much.

The SD card with photos was $30, and I gave the guide a $20 tip when disembarking. I think it's a good idea to have cash prepared.

写真で結構軽装備で飛んでいるのを事前に見ていて怖かったのですが
実際軽装備で飛ぶまで結構怖かったのですが
・・・・意外と安定している・・・！！！
怖がっている方、安心して１５０ｍをおすすめします。
体験したことない景色がそこにありました。

船員さんがお茶目で面白い、と思いきや、後から買わせていただいた
SDカード（事前に写真OK！って言ってくださいね）
見てみて、あんなに揺れてる船の上から撮ってるのにめっちゃ写真撮るの上手い・・・と驚愕しました。笑

写真入SDカードが３０ドル
ガイドさんに下船時チップを２０ドル渡しました。
現金を用意しておくと良いと思います。

I checked the low tide times during my stay and chose a day when the tour coincided with low tide. Unfortunately, it was a day with a low tide of 0.9 feet, so the water was only knee-deep, but there were no waves, and both my elementary school-aged children and my one-year-old had plenty of fun playing. The sandbar was incredibly beautiful, and I was truly moved! My one-year-old daughter and I waited on the boat during snorkeling, but the staff supported my son. The hamburgers on the boat were delicious, and our cheerful guide was the best! It was a very satisfying day!

滞在期間中の干潮時間を調べてツアー時間と干潮時間がかぶる日を選んで行きました。残念ながら0.9feetの日だったためひざ下くらいでしたが波もなく小学生と1歳の子どもたちもたっぷり遊べました。初めてのサンドバーはとにかく綺麗すぎて感動しました！シュノーケリングは私と1歳の娘は船で待機でしたが、スタッフの方が息子をサポートしてくださりました。船上でのハンバーガーも美味で、陽気なガイドさんがまた最高でした！大満足な1日でした！

The water level at the sandbar was up to my waist, but it was beautifully clear and I was truly impressed. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, and I was very satisfied! On top of that, at the diving spot, I was able to swim with sea turtles. Although it rained on and off that day and there was some wind, I was told that the diving spot wasn't very clear, but I was still able to play with a lot of fish, and it was really fun. Also, the personality of the instructor was absolutely wonderful.

サンドバーでの水位は腰あたりまでありましたが、十分綺麗で感動しました。
お昼のハンバーガーも美味しくて、大満足！その上、ダイビングポイントでは、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐこともできました。当日、雨が降ったり止んだりと風もあったので、ダイビングポイントはあまりクリアではないとのことでしたが、たくさんの魚とたわむれることができて、本当に楽しかったです。あと、インストラクターの方の人柄が最高に良かったです。

I tried parasailing for the first time in Hawaii. I participated with my uncle and aunt in their 60s, and we were able to do it together as a group of three. When we took off, the weather was bad and the scenery was gloomy, but we still had a great time. The tour guide was also a fun person, and the bright atmosphere lifted everyone's spirits.

初めてのハワイ でパラセーリングに挑戦しました。60代のおじと、おばと参加し、３人で一緒にできました。私たちが飛び立った時、お天気が悪くて、景色はどんよりしていましたが、それでも十分楽しめました。
ツアーのガイドさんも楽しい方で、明るい雰囲気でみんな気分も上がっていました。

The hotel pickup arrived on time, and the staff member was Japanese, providing excellent service.

Their attention to detail in communication made for a very reassuring experience, for which I am grateful.

I was also able to see the sea turtles properly, and the image upload service was a wonderful bonus.

ホテルのピックアップも時間までにきちんと来てくださり、日本人の方でしたが大変対応も行き届いておりました。

言葉がけも細やかで、大変安心した中での体験ができ、感謝しております。

ウミガメもちゃんと見ることができましたし、画像のアップロードも大変嬉しいサービスでした。

I participated in the morning tour on June 26. The sandbar was cloudy, and the water level was up to my waist, which was disappointing. However, after leaving the sandbar, it gradually cleared up, and I was thrilled to encounter a honu popping up from the deep blue sea.

My husband, who cannot swim, was encouraged to try snorkeling, and he looked genuinely happy to see the underwater world for the first time in his life! The hamburger for lunch was also delicious, and I am grateful to all the staff.

I especially want to thank the Japanese female staff member who was on board; her bright and fun personality was truly wonderful. Thank you! I would like to use your services again.

6月26日の午前のツアーに参加しました。
サンドバーは曇っており、腰辺りまで水位があった為、残念でした。が、サンドバーを出発すると、徐々に晴れてきて、真っ青な海から顔を出すホヌに遭遇出来て嬉しかったです。
泳げない主人に、シュノーケリングを勧めて下さり、人生で初めて海の中を見れた主人は本当に嬉しそうでした！！
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しく、スタッフの皆さんに感謝しております。

特に同乗していた日本人女性のスタッフの方、明るく楽しい性格で、本当に素敵でした。
ありがとうございます！
また利用したいと思っています。

There were only three groups that day, so it was nice to have a small number of participants. The 120M plan had quite a height, and the weather was good, so the view was great. When the boat lifted off, I felt a thrill, but surprisingly, it was quite calm up in the sky, allowing me to have a normal conversation with my partner. The two staff members on board were friendly and great at getting everyone excited. They created an SD card with photo data for each participant, and while $30 (or $35 if paid by card) is a bit pricey, the photos turned out beautifully, and since we couldn't take our own from below, I ended up buying it. I wonder if a tip of $10 to $20 is the norm.

その日は３組しかいなかったので少人数で良かった。120Mプラン、なかなか高度はあって天気も良かったので景色が良かった。ふわっと船から舞い上げられるときはスリルを感じたが、意外と空の上でも普通に静かで相方と普通に会話ができるほど穏やかな空間。船上のスタッフ２名も気さくで盛り上げ上手だった。参加者ごとに写真データのSDカードを作成してくれて、30ドル(カード払いだと35ドル)は少々値が張るけど、キレイに撮れているし、下から自分達のは撮れないので買ってしまう。チップは10～20ドルが相場なのかしら。

My first skydiving experience.
The dream of flying in the sky, even just once, has come true.
The weather was great, making it a perfect memory.
The instructor and the cameraman who jumped with me were wonderful people. Although I'm usually not good with heights, I wasn't scared at all.
They made the freefall filming exciting, and it was a fun dive.
I thought it would be cold at 4,000 meters, so I wore an undershirt, but it turned out to be unnecessary; it seems it's better not to wear one.
If I have the chance again, I would definitely like to jump again.

初めてのスカイダイビング。
一度でいいから空を飛んでみたかった夢が叶いました。
天気も良くて最高の思い出になりました。
一緒に飛んでくれたインストラクターもカメラマンもいい人、ほんとは高いところが苦手な私ですが全くこわくなかった。
フリーフォール中の撮影を盛り上げてくれて楽しいダイビングでした。
4,000m上空は寒いかとアンダーシャツを着ましたが不要、着ない方がいいみたいです。
また機会があれば是非飛んでみたいですね。

I participated with my wife.
The location is quite far out on the North Shore, so renting a car is essential.
We don't use Uber, so I'm not sure how frequently it operates in the area.

There were seven participants, including us.
We were the only two Japanese people.

After checking in, there was a briefing for about five minutes, and then we got right on the horses.
The check-in and briefing were all in English, but the content was simple.
It included instructions like which way to pull the reins to steer and to stand up when the horse needs to relieve itself.
Even if you can't catch everything in English, you'll receive a printed notice in Japanese at the beginning, so as long as you memorize that, you'll be fine.

Now, regarding the horseback riding experience, after riding a bit on the ranch, we took a course along the beach.
Since it was along the beach, there was quite a bit of dust kicked up by the horses, and depending on the wind direction, it could get pretty white in front of you.
However, the view of the North Shore from the horse's back was extraordinary and the best part of the experience.

At the rest point, the guide took a lot of photos, leaving us with many memories of the trip.
We were lucky enough to see a rainbow, but unfortunately, the sunset wasn't very beautiful due to a lot of clouds. The guide also mentioned that it was disappointing, but clouds can't be controlled (laughs).

We returned to the office at 7:30 PM.
We were on horseback for a full hour and a half.
Although the accessibility from Waikiki isn't great, the special experience of riding along the beach is something you can't find elsewhere.

As of June 16, 2018, when I printed the voucher from Veltra, it mentioned that the parking lot was at the far left of the arena after entering the main gate, and that the gate should be closed after entering. However, in reality, the entrance to the horseback riding check-in office was at the next gate without entering the main gate.

妻と参加しました。
場所はノースショアのかなり外れの方にあるのでレンタカー必須です。
私たちはUberを使っていないのでこの近辺でUberがどの程度走っているのかはわかりません。

私たち含めて参加者は7名。
日本人は私たち2名だけでした。

受付をすませて時間になると5分程度のブリーフィングを行なってすぐに馬に乗り込みます。
なお受付、ブリーフィングは全て英語ですが簡単な内容です。
方向を決めるには手綱をどっちに引けとか、馬が用をたす時は立てだとか。
またもし英語が聞けそうになくても最初に日本語の注意書きのプリントを渡されるのでその内容を覚えてしまえば大丈夫です。

さて肝心の乗馬体験は牧場敷地を少し乗った後ビーチ沿いのコースを乗りました。ビーチ沿いなので馬が歩くとかなり砂埃が舞うので風向きによっては結構目の前が真っ白なんて事もありました。
でも馬の背からみるノースショアの景色は非日常感を味わえて最高でした。

休憩ポイントではガイドさんが写真をたくさん撮ってくださり旅の思い出がたくさん残りました。
私たちは運良く虹を見ることができましたが、夕日については残念ながら雲が沢山あったのであまり綺麗ではありませんでした。こればかりはガイドさんも残念だけど雲はコントロールできないと言ってました(笑)

オフィスに帰ってきたのは19時30分。
なんとたっぷり1時間30分も馬の背に乗ってました。
ワイキキからのアクセス性が悪いけど、ビーチ沿いを乗馬できるという特別感は他ではなかなか味わえないと思います。

ベルトラさんのバウチャーをプリントした2018/6/16現在、駐車場はメインゲートを入って競技場を左端まで行ったところ、更にゲートは入場後閉めてくださいと記載されていましたが、実際はメインゲートを入らずに次のゲートまで車を走らせたところの入り口(ゲート無し)が乗馬受付オフィスでした。

The scenery and overall experience were amazing!!! The weather was great, and the sea was incredibly beautiful; I didn't want to get off ^ ^ The crew was also kind and attentive, which was nice ^ ^

景色、体感すべてサイコーでした！！！
天気も良く海がかなりキレイで降りたくなかったです^ ^
クルーも親切丁寧でよかったです^ ^

The early morning reservation I made was fully booked, so I requested a time change and had various exchanges, but each time the communication was smooth.

On the day of the event, just a couple of minutes past the meeting time, I received a call from the hotel saying that the pick-up would be delayed. It was in broken Japanese, but I understood it. They informed me how long the delay would be and what kind of car would come, which made me feel reassured while waiting.

The staff member in charge was friendly and we had a very enjoyable time. There were five groups on board with us. Some people were also sightseeing on the boat. Each group had about eight minutes of time. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but no one in our group experienced it.

Everyone seemed to be about the same height.

You can bring a camera at your own risk. We were too scared to bring ours, and we regretted it. It's better to have sunscreen and sunglasses; you don't need a hat. You will be flying barefoot. Since you put your belongings under the seat, it's better to have smaller items. There is a slight splash of water.

You don’t have to buy the photos taken by the staff. By the way, they looked like grains of rice, and we couldn't tell who was flying, so we didn’t buy them. Of course, some people did purchase them.

The return transfer was also smooth without any waiting.

It was mainly in English, but they spoke clearly, so I think anyone would be fine.

I had a lot of fun, so I would like to do it again.

予約した早朝割りの回が満席になってしまったので、時間の変更依頼がきたり、色々とやりとりしましたが、毎回スムーズなやりとりでした。

当日、待合せ時間2.3分過ぎたところで
ホテルに、迎えが遅れるという入電がありました。片言でしたが日本語でした。
どのくらい遅れるか、どういう車がくるか教えてくれたので、安心して待つことが出来てとてもよかったです。

担当のスタッフの方が気さくに話してくれて
とても楽しい時間を過ごしました。
一緒に乗船したのは、5組でした。
船上で見学されてる方もいました。
一組辺りの時間は8分くらいでしょうか。
船酔いは、天候に寄ると思いますが
私たちの回ではどなたもなっていませんでした。

高さは皆おんなじだったように見えました。

カメラは自己責任ですが持って飛べます。
私たちは、ビビって持って飛ばなかったのですが後悔しました。
日焼け止めとサングラスはあった方がいいです。帽子はいりません。
素足で飛びます。
荷物はイスの下に入れるので、小さい方がいいです。
軽い海ぽちゃもあります。

スタッフが撮影してくれる写真は買わなくても大丈夫です。
ちなみに、米粒みたいで誰が飛んでるかわからなかったwwので、私たちは買いませんでした。
もちろん、購入されてる方もいます。

帰りの送迎までの時間も待つことなくスムーズでした。

基本的に英語でしたが、分かりやすく話してくれるのでどなたでも大丈夫かと思います。


とても楽しかったので、またやりたいです。

In June, I participated in this tour. When I first tried snorkeling, I struggled and couldn't really see much underwater, which was a disaster. So, I really hesitated about joining this time, but after reading other people's experiences, I decided to go for it.

As a result, I received really kind and thorough instruction from Chieko and Dan, and I am truly grateful to them. I was scared to even put my face in the water and thought I might not be able to do it, but Dan told me to breathe slowly and relax, holding my hand tightly. Then, the tour with six people started! Chieko took over and guided us, swimming while holding our hands. Gradually, my fear disappeared, and when we spotted fish, Chieko would call out and even tell us their names, which made me very happy.

Since the rocks are very close, I recommend borrowing a wetsuit. It helps those who are not very good at swimming to float more easily and prevents injuries. The snorkel I borrowed here ensures that as long as you can breathe through your mouth, no water will come in, so for those who are anxious like me or not confident in swimming, you can definitely participate. If I could do it, anyone can... haha.

Swimming for almost an hour can be quite tiring, but seeing the fish makes all the fatigue disappear. If you want to get out, they will take you back to shore.

Lastly, there can be some seasickness, so I think it's a good idea for those prone to motion sickness to take medication beforehand. Thank you so much, Chieko, for holding my hand and swimming with me until the very end. I had the experience of swimming with fish in the ocean for the first time. I am grateful.

　6月、このツアーに参加させていただきました。初めてシュノーケルした時は、上手く出来ずろくに海の中を見る余裕もなく最悪だったので今回参加するにあたって本当に悩みましたが他の方の体験談を読み思い切って参加させていただきました。
結果、本当に親切丁寧に教えてくださってチエコさんダンさんには本当にお世話になりました。顔をつけるところから怖くて無理かなあ？と思っていたところ、ダンさんがゆっくり息をしてください。力抜いてくださいと言って手をしっかり握ってくださいました。そして、6名でのツアースタート！チエコさんに交代してみんなの後をしっかり手をひっぱって泳いでくれました。だんだん怖さもなくなり、魚をみつけてはチエコさんが声をかけてくださって、お魚の名前も教えてくれたり、うれしかったです。岩がとっても近いのでウエットスーツを借りることをおすすめします。泳ぎがあまり得意でない方は浮きやすくなりますし、ケガ防止にもなります。こちらでお借りしたシュノーケルは呼吸さえ口で出来れば絶対に水が入ってくることはありませんので、私のように不安のある方、泳ぎが得意でない方、参加を迷われてる方、大丈夫です。私でもできましたから。。。。笑
1時間近く泳ぎっぱなしでかなり疲れますがお魚さんを見たら疲れも吹っ飛びますよ。上がりたくなれば沖まで連れて行ってくれます。
最後に波酔いがありますので、船酔いしやすい方は薬を飲んでいくといいと思います。
本当にチエコさん最後の最後まで手を引っ張って泳いで下さりありがとうございました。はじめて海の中をお魚さんと一緒に泳げるという体験をさせていただきました。感謝しています。

I participated alone, and when I actually gathered with others, there was only one other Japanese person, which made me a bit anxious. However, I managed with my very limited English. Once they realized I couldn't speak English, they responded in broken Japanese, so I could somewhat understand what they were saying.

Watching the parachutes flying from the boat, I was worried because they went much higher and farther than I expected. I thought, "Isn't this really scary? Can I handle it?" But when I actually experienced it, the feeling of exhilaration outweighed the fear. We were blessed with great weather, so the scenery was amazing!

However, while waiting my turn on the battlefield, I had to stay on a fast-moving, turning boat, so motion sickness medication is a must. In fact, I found that part to be scarier (laughs). But even with that fear, it became a great memory. If you stay at a designated hotel, they will pick you up and drop you off right in front of the hotel, so it's reassuring even if you don't have your own transportation. The crew and the drivers were all really nice, and if I have the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would love to do it again!

一人で参加、実際集合してみたら日本人も一人だけ、という状態だったので不安でしたが、私の片言すぎる英語でもなんとかなりました。
英語が話せないんだな、ということがわかると、あちらも片言の日本語で対応してくれるので、言われていることはなんとなくわかります。
ボートの上から飛んでいくパラシュートをみていると、予想以上に高く遠く上がるのでこれめちゃくちゃ怖くないか？耐えられるか？？と船上で不安になっていましたが、実際体験すると、怖さよりも気持ち良さの方が上です。天気に恵まれたので、景色も最高でした！
ただ、戦場で順番を待っている時、高速で走り、旋回するボートの上にいないとならないので、酔い止めは必須です。むしろ私はこちらの方が怖かった(笑)
でも、その怖さを含めていい思い出になりました。指定ホテルに泊まっていれば、ホテルの前まで送り迎えしてくれるので、足がなくても安心です。クルーや送迎の運転手さんもみなさんいい方達で、今度ハワイにくる時があったらまたやりたいです！

This was my first time, and my partner had participated about ten years ago. We arrived early but were allowed into the venue. First, we headed to the buffet area. It felt like the Japanese attendees were gathered at the back of the line.

The welcome drink, Mai Tai, could be chosen as alcoholic or non-alcoholic. It was pleasantly sweet and delicious. Next, the whole roasted pig was brought out, which really raised the excitement.

We lined up to get our food, but we had to wait quite a bit. It felt very American in that regard. In Japan, staff would guide you based on how quickly the line was moving, and you wouldn't have to wait in line holding heavy plates. But here in sunny Hawaii, you shouldn't sweat the small stuff.

The food included vegetable salad, macaroni salad, glass noodle salad, marinated tomatoes and salmon, teriyaki chicken, white fish curry, and the whole roasted pig, among a few other dishes. Everything was decent, but I particularly enjoyed the white fish curry.

As we continued eating, desserts were served: rainbow sherbet, chocolate cake, and cookies. There was also coffee and tea. I only had the chocolate cake, but I thought it was not too sweet for Hawaii and quite tasty. The coffee was Kona coffee, which I enjoyed with the cake.

During the meal, there was live ukulele music and singing. The staff, dressed in hula costumes, created a great atmosphere! There are plans with and without meals, but the difference is about $30. If you're purely considering the food, you might think the no-meal option is fine, but if you factor in the atmosphere and the excitement of the show, I think the meal option is better.

However, the dining area is under a tent. If it rains, it could really dampen the mood. Rain might come in from the sides, and it could be hard to hear the live performance. I've heard that Hawaii has been experiencing more rain lately due to weather changes, so it’s a matter of luck.

After the meal, we moved to the show venue.

At the entrance, there was the usual photo opportunity. You can purchase the photos on your way out, but we were in a hurry to find a restroom due to the alcohol, so we didn’t buy any. I’m not sure how much they cost.

We took a photo with an Elvis impersonator and then headed to our seats. The first floor was occupied by those who had the most expensive meal plan. We were seated on the second floor. The middle seats would have been ideal, but they seat you in the order you enter, so it’s a matter of luck. We ended up in the middle of the third row. There was a good step up, so we didn’t have to worry about the heads in front of us.

Finally, the show began. There were screens on both sides and at the back, and the performance started with hula dances and costumes from different eras, accompanied by old footage of Hawaii. It felt like there was a history to both Hawaii and hula! The music, costumes, and dances changed with the eras, revealing a history I was completely unaware of, which was a bit moving.

The show transitioned from the Elvis era to a mix of Elvis and hula, then to Michael Jackson. A female singer also appeared, and rather than an impersonator, she seemed to be a Hawaiian music singer. I was overwhelmed by her singing ability.

Since I’m not from the Elvis generation, I can’t say how similar she was. The same goes for Michael Jackson; I knew the songs, but I’m not sure about the impersonation. For those who know dance, the quality would be evident, but as an amateur, I enjoyed it. Both performances were well integrated with video footage of the original artists, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

I had given up on seeing fire dancing indoors, but there it was! Seeing fire live is truly impressive. The hula costumes changed frequently, and the singing was satisfying, making the time fly by.

Initially, I had heard it was an impersonation show, so I honestly didn’t have high expectations, but I got to learn about the history of hula, experienced a fusion with Elv

私は初めてで相方は10年ほど前に参加経験ありです。
集合時間より早くに着きましたが会場に入れました。まずはビュッフェ会場です。日本人は各々の後尾に集められた感あります。
ウェルカムドリンクのマイタイはアルコールとノンアルが選べます。程よい甘さで美味しかった。
次に豚の丸焼き登場でテンション上がります。
順番に並んでお料理を頂くのですが、結構並んで待ちました。そこはアメリカンな対応だなって。日本だったら進み具合を見ながらスタッフが誘導し、重い皿を持ったまま並ぶことにはならないでしょうね。でもここは常夏ハワイ。細かいことは気にしたらダメです。
お料理は野菜サラダ、マカロニサラダ、春雨サラダ、トマトとサーモンのマリネ、照り焼きチキン、白身のカレー風、豚の丸焼きとあと数品あったと思います。どれもまあまあですが、私は白身のカレームニエルが美味しかったです。
食事が進むとスウィーツが登場します。レインボーシャーベット、チョコケーキ、クッキーです。あとコーヒーと紅茶もありました。私はチョコケーキだけ食べましたが、ハワイの割にそんなに甘くなく美味しいと思いました。コーヒーもコナコーヒーでケーキと一緒に頂きました。
食事中ウクレレの生演奏と生歌。スタッフがフラの衣装で雰囲気は十分！
食事ありとナシのプランがありますがその差30ドルくらい。純粋に食事だけ考えるとナシでもいいかなって思えますが、雰囲気とショーへのテンションも考えるなら食事ありの方がいいと思いました。
ただ食事会場はテント下です。もしスコールがあったらテンションだだ落ちでしょう。横から雨が降り込んだり、生演奏が聞こえにくかったりしそう。最近のハワイは気象の変化で雨が多いらしいので、これは運でしょうね。
食後はショー会場へ移動します。

入り口でありがちな写真撮影です。帰りに購入することになるのでしょうけど、私たちはアルコールのおかげでトイレに急いでたので購入せずです。いくらかもわかりません。
プレスリーのそっくりさん(？)と写真を撮って客席に行きます。1階では一番お値段の上のコースの方たちが食事中でした。私たちは2階席です。真ん中の席が良いでしょうが、入った順番に座らせられるのでこれも運です。私たちはちょうど3列目の真ん中でした。しっかり段差があるので前の方の頭は気になりません。
いよいよショーです。
両サイドと正面奥にスクリーンがあり、昔のハワイの映像とともにその年代であろう衣装とフラのダンスが始まりました。
ハワイの歴史とフラにも歴史あり！って感じで年代によって音楽や衣装、ダンスにも変化がありました。全然知らなかった歴史が垣間見えて少し感動しました。
プレスリーの年代からプレスリーとフラのショーでマイケルジャクソンと移っていきます。女性シンガーも登場しますが、その方はモノマネというよりハワイアンミュージックのシンガーなのでしょう。歌唱力に圧倒されました。
プレスリー世代ではないので似てるかはわかりません。マイケルジャクソンも微妙ですが歌は知ってました。ダンスは見る人が見たらクオリティが分かるでしょうが、素人の私は楽しめる程度でした。どちらもスクリーンに本人の映像とコラボしてて雰囲気はバッチリでした。
室内なので諦めてたファイアダンスもありました。やっぱりファイアは生で見ると圧倒されます。
フラの衣装も次々変わっていき、歌も十分聴きごごたえありであっという間に終わってしまいました。

私ははじめモノマネショーと相方に聞いていたので正直期待してなかったのですが、フラの歴史に触れられて、プレスリーやマイケルとも融合し女性シンガーの歌にも圧倒され価値あるエンターテイメントだったと思います。
相方は10年前の記憶があるので昔はもっとマドンナとかもいてて、今回はクオリティが下がったと言ってました。
モノマネショーをメインで思うなら物足りないかもしれませんが、私はポリネシアンショーが好きなので大満足です。ぜひもう一度参加したいですし、お値段以上の価値はあったと思いました。おススメです！

I was very lucky to encounter a pod of dolphins! The tour guide was also very enthusiastic and made the experience enjoyable. I was truly happy in that wonderful atmosphere. Thank you very much! 😊

イルカの群れにも出逢えて
とてもラッキーでした！
添乗員さんもノリノリで楽しませて頂き
本当に幸せな空間で嬉しかったです。
ありがとございました(^^)

Since I turned sixty, I had the feeling that I needed to fly early, so this time became the best challenge for me. Jumping from the Cessna wasn't scary, but the immediate turn afterward surprised me. However, Instructor B2 operated the skydiving smoothly, so I was able to land without worry. I didn't expect to feel airsick after landing, but the joy of having flown outweighed that.

還暦過ぎたころから　早めに　空を飛ばなきゃ　という思いでいましたので
今回は　最高のチャレンジになりました。
セスナからの飛び降りは怖くなかったのですが、直後の旋回はびっくりしたました。　しかし、インストラクーのB2さんが空中遊泳を操作してくれたので
心配なく着陸できました。　着陸後に空酔いが待っていようとは予想しませんでしたが、それより　空を飛べた喜びのほうが勝りました。

We had a great morning cruise with Dolphins and You. The local crew (certified life guards and professional entertainers!) were very friendly and full of energy. They explained everything in both English and Japanese since there were quite a large number of Japanese tourists on our 40 person tour. There was music and dancing on the way to the spinner dolphin site. We sat at the back of the boat and enjoyed the sun and sea air; thank goodness we had lots of sunscreen! I wear glasses and there were prescription masks on the boat so I could see everything clearly.

The crew-led Hawaiian chant and orchid offering when we entered the dolphin site brought us good luck. The crew went in the water with us and pointed out several pods of dolphins swimming right by. I wanted to stay with the dolphins longer, but we had another scheduled stop. At the snorkeling site, a sea turtle swam right under our group and there were lots of fish all around. The inflatable water slide, “surfboard” and kayak added to the fun. For lunch we had cheeseburgers on taro buns with bags of chips — very tasty. The crew sang and danced a couple of hulas on the way back; a perfect ending to a great morning!

We drove from our hotel, arrived at the Waianae Boat Harbor early, and were a little concerned when we didn’t see any signs for Dolphins and You. However, a bus with Dolphins and You on the side pulled into the parking lot right where they said to meet at the specified meeting time. Be sure to take Dramamine if you think you might get motion sickness. Several people on the cruise got sick, even though I didn’t think it was very rough. I took a Dramamine before we left on the Dolphins and You cruise and was fine (I had gotten sick on a previous snorkel trip to Molokini off of Maui). Definitely APPLY SUNSCREEN early and often...the sun is very strong on the water.