Oahu
This time, I attended a dinner show for the first time in Waikiki.
It was a standard plan, but I was able to enjoy the dance performances and the food was reasonably delicious.
However, the time between receiving the welcome drink and going to the buffet was too long, which was quite exhausting.
Depending on the seating order, some guests were served a bit earlier, but it would have been better if they could have accommodated us sooner.
Since I had an alcoholic welcome drink, I ended up getting tipsy before going to get the food.
The show itself was very satisfying.
今回ディナーショーはワイキキで初めて行きました。
スタンダードのプランでしたが、
十分にダンスを知覚で見れて料理もそれなりに美味しくいただきました。
ただ、ウェルカムドリンクがきてから、ビュッフェをとりにいくまでの時間が長過ぎてしんどかったです。
席の順番によってはやや早い方もいましたが、もっと早めにたいおうしてもらえると良かったです。
アルコールいりのウェルカムドリンクをいただいたので、料理をとりにいくまでに酔っ払いました。。
ショー自体はとても満足のいくものでした。
A large bus came to pick us up at the designated spot at the hotel just after 9 AM, and it seemed that our hotel was the first stop. While stopping at several hotels, we had to wait a long time in front of the last hotel for a group (number of people unknown) that was not visible. We left the last hotel around 10:15 AM and arrived at the boat dock just after 11 AM. It was great to experience snorkeling for the first time, but there was no sandy area as mentioned on the website, and the water depth was only about knee-high. The boat staff were nice people.
朝の9時過ぎに大型バスがホテルの指定場所に迎えに来て、我々のホテルが1番最初のようでした。いくつかのホテルを廻りながら最後のホテル前では1組(人数は不明)だが、姿が見えずに長時間待たされた。最後のホテルを出たのは10時15分くらいで、船乗り場に着いたのは11時過ぎだった。初シュノーケルが体験できて良かったが、HPに出ていたような砂地はなく水の深さはひざ下くらいでした。船のスタッフはいい人でした。
The dinner was amazing, the filet was cooked perfectly and the crab legs kept on coming. We got a complimentary mai tai that was actually a very good drink (not that pre-mixed yucky stuff) and also ordered the $40 bottle of champagne. When dinner was finished, they put on a Polynesian show within the cabin that was loads of fun. Unfortunately the sunset was blocked by cloud cover but the show made up for it. The waitress was fantastic and the room supervisor was very attentive. Would definitely do this again! An additional note: they took the usual souvenir photo and charged $27 which we thought was way over the top...but it was framed beautifully (book-bound style) and ended up being the best photo of our entire honeymoon!! Worth every penny!
This was our first luau experience and it was fantastic. Transportation was included, the bus was on time and comfortable. When we arrived, they took a photo that had a beautiful back drop (amazing scenery with the mountain and the ocean), photo was $10 and quite decent quality. There were fun pre-show activities and drinks available. The buffet was good, we paid for the middle of the road package which was worth it. The emcee was funny and personable and the show was very entertaining, the woman sitting next to us said that they had been to several luaus and this was by far the best fire show they'd seen. We were called onto stage because it was our honeymoon and they gave me a nice flower bouquet. Overall it was really a great experience! The whole staff worked hard to make the night a good one. Worth every penny!
We went to Sandbar for our honeymoon trip. It was truly beautiful, far beyond comparison to Waikiki Beach! The staff who guided us at Sandbar were all cheerful, and my shy husband seemed to have a great time. We were able to do a lot of turtle watching, and later we even swam with the turtles while snorkeling. I'm not a strong swimmer, but with the life jacket, fins, and snorkel provided, it's no problem for beginners.
If we have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate!
新婚旅行でサンドバーへ行きました。
本当にワイキキビーチとは比べものにならない位綺麗でした!!
サンドバーの案内をして下さったスタッフの方もみんな明るく、人見知りな旦那も
とても楽しそうでした。
ウミガメもたくさんウォッチング出来ましたし、その後のシュノーケルでもウミガメと一緒に泳いだりしました。
私はかなづちですが、ライフジャケットと足ヒレ、シュノーケルがあるので
初心者でも問題ないです。
ぜひまたハワイへ行くことがありましたら、参加したいです!!!
When we first booked this tour it was at the recommendation of my parents who had visited a few years previously. My husband and I were originally going to explore the center on our own, however, after spending an hour on the bus with Jermaine (hope I spelled that right) and learning that he was giving the tour, we decided to pay a little extra and join the tour group. Best investment we made on our vacation. Not only was Jermaine knowledgeable, friendly, and seriously hilarious, but he got us to all the shows and we saw more than if we had tried to navigate the center ourselves. Highly recommend this place to everyone, and pay the extra for a guide. Well worth it.
After spending the first couple of days in Hawaii walking everywhere, it was nice to sit and relax in the tour van and watch the island slide by out the windows. The hike through Wiamea Valley to the falls was beautiful, although I wish more plants and flowers had been in bloom. Lunch was awesome. This tour is alright, but we could easily have seen everything on our own with a car rental.
You can do anything on your own if that's what you want to do. But then you would have had to drive for 8 hours (paying close attention to the worst traffic in the nation), instead of enjoying the views and just relax. You would have had to rent a car for the whole day, you would have had to pay your own entry fees to the visited locations, you would have had to pay for your own lunch at Fumis and stand in line for it yourself instead of being served, you would have had to buy a guide book and study it to know where to go, you would have had to have someone read out aloud all the interesting facts about our islands natural history, just like our trained guide did for you for 8 hrs. We agree with you that the tour is beautiful and awesome. Plus, we fully delivered what we promised and if you add up all these extra expenses and inconvenience you would have had to encounter had you chosen to drive yourself, you would have lost money and comfort instead of gaining. Aloha!
This was the most romantic experience.. Will do again at 50 year anniversary...
We had a great time with the whole family after the ceremony! We were able to go up on stage and participate together, and I got to dance with my husband. It became the best memory!
挙式後に家族みんなで利用して楽しい時間を過ごせました!!ステージに上がって一緒に参加できたし、旦那さんとダンスできたし、最高の思い出になりました!
I took this tour two years ago, but due to bad weather, we gave up going out to sea. Then, in 2014, I tried again, and the weather was perfect. The sea was beautiful as well. Additionally, our guide Mark was amazing. I caused quite a bit of trouble, but we had a great time. It's an activity I would love to do again.
2年前このツアーをしましたが、天候が悪く、海へ出るのをあきらめました。
そして、2014年再度チャレンジ、天候が最高。海もきれいでした。さらにガイドのマークさん最高。かなり迷惑をかけましたが、楽しい時間を過ごしました。また、行きたいと思うアクティビティーです。
I participated with my parents and daughter. Although it was a short time, I was moved by the sea turtle watching. Unfortunately, the sandbar was not completely out of the water, and at the shallowest point, the water reached my knees, but the floating island in the middle of the deep sea was fantastic and beautiful. The crew members were friendly and energetic, which was very pleasant. I had a very enjoyable time!!! Thank you!
両親と娘と参加させていただきました。
短い時間でしたが、ウミガメウォッチングもできて感動しました。
残念ながら、サンドバーは完全に海から出ている状態ではなく、
一番浅いところで膝まで水につかっていましたが、深い海の真ん中に
できる浮嶋は幻想的で素敵でした。
クルーのみなさんもフレンドリーで元気も良くて好感が持てました。
とても楽しいひと時をすごさせていただきました!!!ありがとう
It was my first time in Hawaii, so I wanted to see something like a traditional dance, and after searching around, I chose this one as it seemed convenient. We went in mid-September, just the two of us.
- Food…★★★ It was a buffet style, but we could only go once to get food before the show started, and getting a second helping was nearly impossible (the plates were cleared away quickly). However, the plates were larger compared to Japan, so it wasn't a problem in the end. There was a separate kids' buffet available. The taste was decent.
- Drinks…★★ The ticket included two drink vouchers; one was for a welcome drink (you could choose between juice or one of two cocktails), and the other was for after the meal (you could choose from several cocktails, wine, beer, or soft drinks). The welcome drink was almost forced upon us. The free water was gone by the time we had our meal, so I wished they had included another drink voucher.
- Show content…★★★★ The final fire dance was very impressive. Various traditional dances from places other than Hawaii were also showcased. Each had slightly different costumes, which was quite interesting.
It's not a full-fledged luau with a whole roasted pig, but I think it's good for those who want to see traditional dances in a convenient way. By the way, surprisingly (?), about 30% of the audience was Japanese, with many Westerners present.
初ハワイだったので、一度は伝統舞踊のようなものを見てみたいと思い、色々探してお手軽そうなこれにしました。行ったのは9月中旬、夫と2人です。
・料理…★★★ ビュッフェ形式ですが、ショー開始前に一度取りに行けただけでお代わりはほぼ無理です(お皿が早々に片づけられてしまいました)。ただし、お皿が日本と比べて大きかったので結果問題なし。キッズ用ビュッフェが別に用意されていました。味はまずまずです。
・飲み物…★★ チケットにドリンク券が2枚ついていて、1枚はウェルカムドリンク(ジュースorカクテルの2種から選択)、もう1枚は食後(数種のカクテルかワイン、ビール、ソフトドリンクから選択)に使いました。ウェルカムドリンクはほぼ強制的に回ってきます。無料の水は、食事の時にはなくなっていたので、もう1枚ドリンク券つけてほしかったと思いました。
・ショーの内容…★★★★ 最後のファイヤーダンスが大迫力。ほかはハワイ以外にも様々な伝統舞踊が披露されました。それぞれ衣装も少しずつ異なり、なかなか興味深かったです。
豚丸焼きが出るような本格的なルアウではありませんが、伝統舞踊をお手軽に見たい方にはよいかと思います。ちなみに、日本人は意外に(?)全体の3割くらいで、欧米人が多かったです。
Good trip and fun crew, but had hoped for more fish while snorkeling.
Food ia not that good!! The dinner tables are not that gate
Awesome experiemce! The food is no that good! Interesting history
I participated with my colleagues from work! When I come to Hawaii, I definitely want to go into the ocean! I joined this activity because I wanted to snorkel in the beautiful sea!
The ocean in Hawaii is really beautiful! It's just so blue! We cruised on a boat for a while to our destination. There were unlimited soft drinks, and since it was early in the morning, we also had breakfast. It was the best to feel the nice breeze while gliding over the beautiful sea and sipping juice!
When we arrived at our destination, everyone joined in the search for dolphins! I was so happy to be the first to spot one! There were baby dolphins too, which made the excitement even greater!
After dolphin watching, we all went snorkeling. I never expected to encounter a sea turtle! It felt like we were swimming together!
There were so many fish, and I had no fear of the ocean at all! In the waters of Japan, it feels dark and a bit scary...
After thoroughly enjoying snorkeling, we had lunch! Being able to drink alcohol made it truly the best!
Above all, having a guide in Japanese allowed us to learn about the habits and knowledge of dolphins and sea turtles!
I want to go again!
職場の同僚と参加しました!
ハワイにきたら絶対海に入りたい!キレイな海をシュノーケリングしたいという気持ちからこのアクティビティに参加しました!
やっぱりハワイの海はとてもキレイ‼︎とにかく青い‼︎
しばらく船に乗って目的地までクルージング♡
ソフトドリンクが飲み放題で朝早い分ちゃんと朝食もありました。
気持ちい風にあたりながらキレイな海の上を走り、ジュースを飲んで最高♪♪
目的地に着くと、参加したみんなでイルカ探し♪
1番最初にみつけることができてハッピー!(´∀`艸)
赤ちゃんイルカもいて楽しい気持ちが高まりました!
イルカウォッチングした後は、みんなでシュノーケリング♡
まさか、海ガメに出逢えるとは⁉︎
まるで一緒に泳いでるみたい♪
魚もたくさんいて、海への恐怖心が全くわかなかったです!日本の海だと暗くてなんだか怖い…
充分シュノーケリングを堪能した後は昼食!お酒も飲めてホントに最高でした!
なにより日本語でのガイドがあったからイルカや海ガメの習性や知識を学習でしました!
また行きたい!
The day we participated was cloudy, so I was worried, but as we went further out, we started to see clear skies.
It's really strange to have a sandy beach even though we're offshore. The corals were large, and we saw a lot of fish. We even got to see a sea turtle, which was very satisfying!
It was beautiful enough, but I think it would have been even more stunning on a clear day. I want to try again when I go to Hawaii!
The guide's explanations were easy to understand and very kind! The sandwich we had on the way back was also delicious.
私たちが参加した日は曇っていたので心配でしたが
沖に進むにつれて晴れ間が見えるようになりました。
沖なのに砂浜が広がっているって本当に不思議な感じです。
サンゴも大きくて魚たちがたくさん見えました^^
ウミガメも見ることが出来て大満足!
十分きれいでしたが、快晴だったらもっと綺麗だっただろうなと。
またハワイにいった際にはリベンジしたいです!
ガイドの方の説明も分かりやすく、親切でした!
帰りに食べたサンドイッチも美味しかったです。
The weather was a bit off, but I was still able to see sea turtles and go down to the beautiful ocean. On the contrary, because it rained, I was able to see a lovely rainbow.
My first snorkeling experience was possible even though I can't swim! I could see the fish and coral swimming in the clear ocean.
Breakfast was a very simple sandwich and snacks, but maybe because we were on the boat, it tasted delicious.
It was quite cold riding the bus back to Waikiki for an hour while still wet. It would be better to have a few towels to lay on the seat and cover yourself with. I warmed up with a shower as soon as I got to the hotel.
However, since we returned around noon, we had plenty of time to play in the afternoon.
Overall, I was satisfied.
ちょっとお天気がイマイチでしたが、それでもウミガメにも会え、キレイな海に下りることもできました。逆に雨が降ったせいで綺麗な虹を見ることもできました。
人生初のシュノーケル体験は、泳げなくてもできました!透き通った海の中に泳ぐ魚たちと珊瑚を見ることができます。
朝食はすごく簡易的なサンドイッチとスナックですが、船の上だからか美味しく感じました。
濡れたままバスに乗り1時間かけてワイキキへ戻るので、かなり寒かったです。タオルは座席に敷くものとかけるものでいくつかあった方がいいです。ホテルに着いてすぐシャワーで温まりました。
でも、お昼頃には戻るので午後もたっぷり遊べます。
トータル的には満足でした。
This was my first trip to Hawaii, and I chose this tour because it was the most popular!
First, I got on the shuttle bus. The instructions said, "Look for staff in blue T-shirts," but in reality, I was called by someone in a different outfit. During the ride, there was a continuous English guide until we reached the port, and I couldn't understand anything... I wished there had been a Japanese option.
Once we arrived at the port, I was relieved to find staff who spoke Japanese. We first headed to the sandbar, where we snorkeled and played volleyball. It was very beautiful, but I felt the water was murkier than I expected. I didn't see any marine life.
After gathering together, it was time for lunch! We were given buns with cheese and a hamburger patty, and we could add our favorite toppings. As someone who is picky, I really appreciated this. There were also pineapples and nachos. It was very delicious.
After that, we headed to a spot where we could see sea turtles. I was able to spot a few turtles popping their heads up. I heard there were manta rays, but they seemed to be on the opposite side, so I was disappointed that I couldn't see them.
Next, we snorkeled near a large coral reef! There were many fish here. However, the water was murkier than I expected, and it might have been clearer in Okinawa... which was a bit disappointing. The guide explained that the first 15 people who entered had a higher chance of swimming with sea turtles. I had given up hope since I entered later, but then I saw a sea turtle!! I was able to swim with it, and it was an emotional experience! It became a precious memory!
As others have mentioned, it was very cold on the bus and when we got out of the water, so a jacket is necessary! Also, sunscreen is a must!
初ハワイにつき、一番人気との事で選びました!!
まずは迎えのバスに乗ってりました。
説明書きには『青いTシャツのスタッフが目印』と書いてありましたが、実際には違う服装の方から名前を呼ばれました。
車内では港に着くまで英語でガイドがひたすらあり、全くわからず…日本語でもあれば良かったと思いました。
港に着いてからは日本語対応のスタッフさんがいたので安心しました。
まずはサンドバーに向かい、シュノーケルをしたり、バレーボールをしたり。
とてもキレイでしたが、思っていたより水が濁っていた印象。生物はなにも見れませんでした。
集合がかかったので向かうと、ランチ!
バンズにチーズとハンバーグが乗った状態で配られ、自分で好きな具を挟んで食べるスタイル。好き嫌いの多い私にとってはとてもありがたかったです。その他にパイナップルとナチョスがありました。
とても美味しかったです。
その後、ウミガメがいるスポットに向かいました。ピョコっと顔を出すウミガメが度々発見出来ました。マンタがいたと声は聞こえましたが、自分とは反対側だった様で見る事が出来ず残念でした。
次は大きな珊瑚礁の付近でシュノーケル!
ここには魚も沢山いました。ただ、ここでも海は思っていたより濁っていて、沖縄の方がキレイだったかも…少し残念でした。
先に入った15人ぐらいはウミガメと泳げる可能性が高いと説明があり。
最後の方に入った為諦めていましたが、ウミガメが!!一緒に泳ぐ事ができ、感動!
貴重な体験となりました!!
他の方も書いている様に、バスの中と、海から上がった時はとても寒かったので上着は必要です!!また日焼け止めも必須です!
I went to see it on the last night of my trip. At first, I felt very lonely being there alone, but I was able to enjoy my meal with the people at my table. The show was amazing, and if you're going to Hawaii, it's definitely something you should experience!
今回は、最終日の夜に見に行きました。はじめは1人でとても心細かったですが、同じテーブルになった人達と楽しみながら食事が出来ました。
ショーもすごくて、ハワイへ行ったならぜひ行くべきです!
I was able to see dolphins, and the ocean was very beautiful.
During the snorkeling, I also saw a turtle, which was very cute.
There was also a hula dance lesson, making it a packed tour.
Unfortunately, while there was a photographer, it seems that you can only have photos taken but cannot purchase them...
イルカも観れたし、海もとても綺麗でした。
その後のシュノーケリングでカメも観れてとても可愛かったです。
フラダンスレッスンもあり、盛りだくさんのツアーでした。
残念なのは、カメラマンさんがついているのですが、写真はとってもらうだけで購入はできないみたいです。。。
There were fewer Japanese participants, but there were Japanese instructions, and it was fun. We saw a sea turtle right after the boat left, and we also spotted rays. We encountered many pods of wild dolphins.
However, I got seasick right away, which was tough. I didn't think I was that prone to motion sickness, but it seems that smaller boats can make you feel queasy. It's a good idea to have motion sickness medication prepared. Breakfast and lunch were included, but the staff advised that those who are prone to seasickness should eat a light breakfast or skip it to avoid feeling sick. Unfortunately, I had already eaten by that time...
But snorkeling with the wild dolphins and enjoying the beautiful sea was amazing.
日本人参加者は少なめでしたが、日本語の案内もあり、楽しかったです。船がでてすぐにウミガメに会えたし、エイも見えました。野生イルカはたくさんの群れに出会えました。
ただ、すぐに船酔いしてしまい、大変でした。乗り物酔いはそんなにし易い方ではなかったはずなんですが、小型の船だとやっぱり酔いやすいです。酔い止めを用意しておいた方が安心です。朝食とランチ付きですが、酔いやすい人は朝食は少なめか食べない方が酔いにくいですよ、とスタッフにアドバイスされました。その時には私は食べちゃった後でしたが。。。
でも、野生イルカやキレイな海のシュノーケリングは最高でした。
There were too many people, and it was chaotic.
The sandbar didn't appear, just a shallow area.
The snorkeling time was short, and instead of freely swimming, I ended up looking at other people's feet more than the fish...
I had high expectations.
The staff's response wasn't bad.
人数が多すぎて統制取れてない
サンドバーは現れず単なる浅瀬
シュノーケリング時間も短い、
自由に泳げず魚より他人の足の裏ばかり見る羽目に…
期待し過ぎました
スタッフの対応は悪くなかった
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A year and a half ago, I intended to sign up for Sandbar but mistakenly went on a tour to Heaven's Sea Kailua. I confused angels with heaven, didn't read carefully, and jumped at the chance because the price was cheap (of course). I didn't realize my mistake until the day of the tour, when I overheard a conversation between other guests and the guide in the car: "Wait!!! You're not taking us to Sandbar???" I couldn't say anything at that point... So, finally being able to come to Sandbar was quite emotional for me. It lived up to my expectations, and I truly enjoyed it. Both Angel's Sea (Sandbar) and Heaven's Sea (Kailua) have become wonderful memories.
一年半前、サンドバーに申込むつもりが間違えて天国の海カイルア観光に行ってしまいました。天使と天国を見間違え、よく読まずしかも料金がやすかった(当たり前)で飛びついたのです。そのまま間違いに気づかず、当日お迎えの車の中で他のお客さんとガイドさんとの会話で「え!!!サンドバーへ連れて行ってもらえるんじゃないの???」と・・今更口には出せず・・・。と、言うこともあり、サンドバーにやっと来れた。と感慨もひとしおでした。期待通りで本当に満喫できました。天使の海(サンドバー)も天国の海(カイルア)も良い思い出となってます。
I've visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time on this tour. I'm glad I participated. The sandbar was underwater, but that's understandable. My first snorkeling experience lasted only a few minutes, but it was fun (forgetting about my age). I plan to go again next year. This time, I'll take my daughter with me to try the sandbar again.
何回か訪れているハワイですが、このツアーは初めて。参加してよかったです。
サンドバーは海中でしたがそれは仕方ないですね。初シュノーケルリングも数十分でしたが楽しかったです(年齢のことは忘れて)予定として来年行きます。その時は娘と一緒にサンドバーにリベンジします。
This is my second experience, but the meal was just a hamburger patty grilled on a BBQ, which was quite different from what I expected for a BBQ lunch. However, the snorkeling was wonderful, and I was able to enjoy it for a long time.
二度目の体験ですが、食事はBBQランチと言いながらハンバーガーの肉をBBQで焼いただけなので、大分印象と違いました。ただしシュノーケリングは素晴らしかったし、長い時間遊べました。
My girlfriend and I went on a Star of Honolulu dinner cruise one Friday and we had a blast!
We arrived early and had some drinks before boarding the ship and were greeted with a performance of beautiful Hawaiian dancers. They kept dancing all the time while people were boarding, it was so pretty.
On board everybody was very friendly and welcoming, it felt great. They had to manage a lot of people getting on the ship but the staff seemed relaxed and genuinely happy that we were on board. Our server was particularly sweet, she worked so hard all evening. Although she was incredibly busy she even took the time to chat with us (we both share the same name and were joking around about it). The welcome drink was great (Mai Tai)! And dinner as well. It was so much to eat I was totally stuffed at the end. Steak, veggies, mashed potatoes, and crab legs as much as we could eat (warning: you will think you can eat more but it's already so much you cannot!). All finished off with yummy ice cream desert and coffee. The welcome drink was included, additional drinks had to be paid for but the prices were absolutely reasonable for the type of cruise! The route was beautiful and took us out towards Diamond Head. Even though there were a lot of people on board there is enough room to walk around and get a good spot to watch the sunset or take pictures. Later they started an evening show with lots of different costumes which was fun! We sat very close to the performance and they were again beautiful to watch. After the show they even encouraged everybody to stand up and dance! That was so much fun. Some people were shy but the crew had so much energy themselves they danced and danced and got many people up. Time just flew by! It was so beautiful to see the island and Waikiki/Honolulu from the distance, the lights, night setting in. Definitely recommended as a special trip for your vacation or a very romantic special date with your loved one :)
It was my first experience at the sandbar. The staff on the boat were all very cheerful and kind, and I was able to have a great time. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sandy beach, but I was very satisfied to see the clear, beautiful sea, sea turtles, and manta rays. The hamburgers grilled by the captain were also delicious. Since the sun is quite strong, those who don't want to get sunburned should make sure to apply sunscreen properly!
初めてのサンドバー体験でした。
船のスタッフさんがとても明るく親切な方たちばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごせることができました。
残念ながら砂浜を見ることは出来ませんでしたが、透き通ったきれいな海とウミガメ、マンタを見ることができて大満足です。
キャプテンが焼いてくれたハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
かなり日差しが強いので、日に焼けたくない方は日焼け止めをしっかりしたほうがいいです!
It was an enjoyable, memorable, unforgettable, and breathtaking Dinner Cruise celebrating my 60th birthday on August 31, 2014 with "Three Star Classic Steak & Lobster Dinner" all the way from Toronto, Canada. Me and 13 guests were very pleased from Customer Service (very friendly staff), food and beverages, and atmosphere. I will surely strongly recommend to all Canadians and non-Canadians. The greatest thing... I felt I was the "STAR" of Honolulu Dinner Cruise guest at the time, as I got lots of attention from STAFF and GUESTS greeting me "Happy birthday." In addition, one of the Polynesian dancers, Emmy C. my cousin daughter watching her dancing, added my day celebrating another Milestone. She and all her co-dancers and all the entertainers did a great job! Kudos!
I will also to thank VELTRA tours and activities Company especially my niece Emily Coloma who booked our reservation. I will surely recommend to all my friends, family, relatives and acquaintances globally. Mahalo!
I wanted to visit Sandbar after seeing it introduced by Higashi MAX on the TV program "Another Sky." What I saw on TV was truly a place surrounded by the ocean, but on this tour, we were brought to a spot close to the land. Huh? It was just a shallow area. I’m not sure if it was just beautifully portrayed on TV or if this tour was a letdown...
Since I participated in the afternoon, the water came up to about my chest. It didn't feel like a sandbar at all. The itinerary included a sea turtle spot, but there was no guidance about it, and when the boat got a bit noisy, it was just because a sea turtle was there. Plus, I could only see it for a brief moment...
We also went snorkeling, but honestly, the sea and the fish were not beautiful at all!!! It was no different from Waikiki Beach.
I participated in the recommended plan with a barbecue lunch, but I would recommend the early morning plan with a snack breakfast instead. The snorkeling felt like it was just added on to raise the price, and I felt like I lost out.
Since the sunburn was intense, I highly recommend taking thorough precautions against it.
TV番組アナザースカイで東MAXがサンドバーを紹介していてどうしてきたかったサンドバー。
TVで見たのは本当に全面海、という場所でしたが
このツアーで連れてこられるのはふつうに陸地も近くです。あれれ?ただの浅瀬じゃん。
TVが綺麗に映していただけなのか、このツアーがはずれだったのか・・・わかりませんが。
お昼に参加なので胸くらいまで水がきてました。サンドって感じはしなかったなぁ。
日程にウミガメスポットが含まれていますが、そのような案内はなく、船の中がざわついたなと思ったらウミガメがいたという感じです。
しかもほんの一瞬しかみれませんでした。。
シュノーケリングにも行きましたが、正直ぜんぜん海も魚も綺麗じゃないです!!!
ワイキキビーチと変わらないですよ~。
おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付きに参加しましたが、早朝プラン・スナック朝食付きをおすすめします。
シュノーケリングは本当に無理やり付けて値上げした感があって損したきぶんです。
日焼けがはんぱないので念入りに対策をおすすめします。
We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Please understand that the sandbar is a natural formation, and we cannot guarantee the scenery you anticipated. There is information regarding the tides on the tour page, so please refer to it if you have the opportunity to join us again. Thank you for sharing your experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーがご期待の内容とならず、残念に思います。
サンドバーは自然のものですので、ご期待の景色を保障する事はできかねますことご理解ください。ツアーページ上に潮の満ち引きに関するご案内がございますので、次回ご参加される機会がございましたらご参照ください。
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