Oahu
The food and entertainment was great.
I went on June 3rd when it was sunny. They picked us up at the meeting point with a large bus, and the local staff provided kind and thorough explanations. The bus takes about 50 minutes to arrive. The thrilling water slide here is the best; even adults can enjoy it fully. I signed up for the lunch plan, but I recommend not having high expectations. There are only beef, chicken, salad, rice, and two types of fruit, so I wish there were more variety. The bodyboarding lesson is quite fun, but if you get too excited, it can be really tiring. There’s a hot jacuzzi, which feels great when your body gets cold. I thought the 2:45 PM gathering time was short, but I was able to enjoy each attraction more than twice, which was enough fun.
6月3日晴れに行ってきました。待ち合わせ場所に大型バスでお迎えにきてくれ、現地のスタッフが親切丁寧に説明してくれます。バスは約50分で到着します。ここの絶叫ウォータースライダーはサイコーです、大人でも十分に楽しめます。ランチ付プランを申し込んだのですが、あんまり期待しない方がいいです、牛肉、鶏肉、サラダ、ご飯、フルーツ2種類しかないですので、もう少し種類がほしいところです。ボディボードレッスンは結構面白いのですが、はしゃぎ過ぎるととメッチャ疲れます。熱いジャクジーがあるので、体が冷えたとき入ると気持ち良いです。2時45分集合で、時間が短いと思いましたが、各アトラクション2回以上回れて十分楽しめました。
On Thursday, June 3, 2010, it was sunny. The large bus arrived at the pickup location five minutes early, and a local staff member who spoke Japanese explained the schedule for the day. Since I had signed up for the deluxe plan, there was unlimited juice (4 or 5 types of Pepsi) and lunch included. The only cost was a small locker fee of $12 (with a $5 refund upon returning the receipt and locker key), which wasn't particularly necessary. However, the lunch consisted of beef, chicken, salad, potatoes, white rice, and fruit, so don't expect too much. The main attractions were incredibly enjoyable. I was able to ride all the attractions more than twice without much waiting, but it was a bit disappointing that some attractions, like Shaka and the one next to it, closed at certain times. Still, these are interesting attractions not found in Japan, and I recommend them for couples and families.
2010年6月3日木曜日晴れ、ピックアップ場所には5分前に大型バスが到着、日本語の出来る現地スタッフが、これからのスケジュールを説明してくれます。デラックスプランを申し込んでいたので、ジュース飲み放題(ペプシ系4、5種類)とランチ付きで、お金は小ロッカー代$12(レシートとロッカーキー返却で$5返却)で特には要りませんが、ランチは牛肉、チキン、サラダ、ポテト、白ご飯、フルーツだけで大したことはないので、期待しないように。本題のアトラクションは最高に楽しめました。そんなに待たずに乗ることが出来るので、すべてのアトラクションを2回以上楽しむことができたのですが、時間によってシャカやその隣のアトラクションがクローズになったりしたのが、ちょっと残念でしたが、日本にはない面白いアトラクションで、カップル、家族連れにおすすめです。
I participated in the morning tour. I was amazed by the solitary, pure white sandbar in the middle of the beautiful sea. It was surprisingly easy to see the sandbar so clearly. However, walking on it was a bit painful... But the stunning scenery was mesmerizing.
I also got to see sea turtles, which was a fantastic experience.
The staff were really great, and I had a lot of fun.
I highly recommend it!!
午前のツアーに参加しました。
きれいな海の真ん中にポツンと真っ白なサンドバーに感動。
出ていないのが不思議なくらいきれいにサンドバーを見ることが出来ました。
ただ、歩くとちょっと痛い…。
でも、きれいな景色にうっとりです。
ウミガメも見ることが出来て大満喫でした。
スタッフもとてもイイの方たちで、とても楽しかったです。
おすすめです!!
We went on both the sunset cocktail cruise and the afternoon snorkel sail for our honeymoon. Both activities were so much fun. Jason and his team were friendly. The food was delicious. The boat was clean. We were quite intimidated going on the snorkel sail at first, because we both can't swim very well. The crew was very accommodating. We had so much fun!!! We will definitely be back.
The entire experience was very nice. It's great! A good trip for anyone. We could have just stayed put and enjoyed the ride, but I did get in the water. They helped me relax and enjoy it. The crew was very helpful. We only had 8 people making it more personal. I have no idea how many they usually have. There is plenty of room to walk around and do your own thing.
~Margaret N. from GA
The crew was wonderful, very accommodating and knowledgeable. It was my most favorite thing about our entire Oahu trip! We loved being able to see the spinner dolphins jump. There were so many fish! My husband loved helping to put up the 450 pound sail. Not a day we will soon forget! We didn't want to get off the boat at the end of our time... we'll definitely be back.
We took the Pearl Harbor tour with the Missouri. Sandy was our tour guide and she was fantastic! Very nice, fun and entertaining, plus knowledgeable. The bus was really big and comfortable (not like most of the yucky shuttles) and Sandy drove around Waikiki effortlessly. Amazing!
The Arizona Memorial is a must-see, although it is not exciting so kids are easily bored. On the other hand, the tour of the Missouri is great for all ages. We did the audio tour with the iTouch device, and my 13-year-old thought it was like an adventure to find the next location. We were able to explore and listen at our convenience.
The Punchbowl was closed for Memorial Day, but Sandy took us to Pal"i lookout, which was a beautiful sight and the drive up was very informational too.
Overall, a terrific tour that we are so glad we did and the price was VERY affordable. Many of the tours I saw were way over-priced, as I cannot see what they could offer over the tour we took.
We were much
It was disappointing that the sea was rough and I couldn't swim with the dolphins. However, I had a great time afterwards watching P-chan's hula dance and other fun activities. Next time, I want to swim with the dolphins!
海が荒れてイルカと一緒に泳げなくて残念だった。
でも、その後のピーちゃんのフラダンス等楽しい時間をすごせました。
今度はイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいな。
The weather was great, the beautiful sea was visible, and I was able to swim, so it was GOOD. The staff also helped create a fun atmosphere. The BBQ was delicious.
However, if I participate next time, I would like to request the following improvements.
For the program that involves walking down to the beach, please provide marine shoes. A friend cut their foot. (After that, we couldn't enjoy free sightseeing or sports.) I believe entering the sea barefoot is unsafe. I participated with marine shoes (I was the only one).
During snorkeling, there were no fins available for rent. Without fins, it's difficult to move as desired, so it wasn't enjoyable. Also, since everyone was wearing life jackets, we couldn't dive and were just floating.
If these two points could be improved, I would like to participate again next time. Unfortunately, I didn't see any sea turtles.
P.S. Everyone participating was very nice. Thank you. Thank you to the staff.
天気に恵まれ、美しい海が見れ、泳げましたので、GOODでした。スタッフさんも、雰囲気を盛り上げてくれて楽しめました。BBQもおいしかったです。
但し 次回参加するとしたら、次の改善をお願いします。
歩いて、ビーチに下りるプログラムでは、マリンシューズの用意をお願いします。友人が足を切りました。(以降自由な観光、スポーツが出来ませんでした)基本的に素足で海に入ることは、安全上NGと考えています。自分はマリンシューズを持って参加しました。(唯一私のみ)
スノーケリングの時、足ひれの貸し出しがありませんでした。足ひれがないと、思うように進みませんので楽しめません。且全員ライフジャケット着用なので、もぐりが出来なく、ただ浮かんでいる状態です。
2点改善していただければ、次回も参加したいと思います。
海がめは、残念ながら見れませんでした。
追伸 参加されている方は、皆さんとても良い感じの方でした。ありがとうございました。
スタッフさんありがとうございました。
The weather was nice, and the heavenly sea was very beautiful. The staff was also very fun and attentive. The sandbar had water up to about my knees, but it was really beautiful, and the good weather was a plus. I saw about four turtles. During snorkeling, the first time there were too many people, so I couldn't see well, but those who wanted to could go a second time, and since there were few participants, I was able to enjoy it quite freely. There were fewer fish, but it was enjoyable. The BBQ was just delicious.
天気も良く、天国の海はとってもきれいでした。
スタッフもとても楽しく、すごく気遣ってくれる方たちでした。
サンドバーは膝下くらいまで水がある程度でしたが、本当にきれいでしたし、天気も良くて良かったです。亀も4頭くらい見れました。
シュノーケリングでは1回目は人が多くてあまりよく見れませんでしたが、希望者は2回目に行けて、希望者が少なかったので、割と自由に楽しめました。魚は少なめですが、楽しめます。
BBQは普通においしかったです。
I am learning hula, so I definitely wanted to see an authentic hula and Polynesian show, so I made a reservation☆
The dance was sexy, elegant, and cool, but I felt like the wait time before the show started was a bit long...
I wondered if it could be done with a shorter wait time.
私はフラを習っているので、是非一度本場のフラ&ポリネシアンショーを見たくて予約しました☆
ダンスはセクシー&優雅&かっこよかったですが、ショーが始まるまでにの時間が長かったように感じます。。
もう少し待ち時間なくできないのかと思いました。
I participated with my 4-year-old and 1-year-old! We got to see sea turtles, and although the water was a bit deep, we were able to go in and even made a DVD (^-^). This became the most fun memory of our trip to Hawaii!
Even though my kids couldn't go snorkeling, they were satisfied watching the pufferfish and stingrays that gathered around the boat! The BBQ was delicious, and my daughter, who usually dislikes meat, was devouring it!
My shy and timid daughter seems to have the best memories from this experience (^^). Joe?! He was really funny and high-energy♪ I saw him later in Waikiki and tried to call out to him, but he didn't notice me... (T▽T). He was running towards someone else (laughs). I absolutely want to participate again!
4歳1歳の子供と一緒に参加させてもらいました!
海がめも見れたし少し深かったですが海にも入れDVDを作ってもらいました(^-^)
今回のハワイで1番楽しい思い出になりました!
子供はシュノーケリングはできないものの船に集まってきたフグとエイを見れ満足してました!BBQもおいしくって肉キライの娘がお肉をバクバク食べてました!
人見知りでビビリの娘も1番思い出に残ってるようです(^^)
ジョーさん?!
ハイテンションで本当のおもしろかったです♪
あのあとワイキキで見かけたので呼んだのですが気づかれず・・・(T▽T)
誰かに向かい走ってました(笑)
絶対に絶対にまた参加したいです!
It was a very fulfilling experience! The staff were incredibly kind, cheerful, and attentive. The BBQ was delicious, and seeing the sea turtles made it the best day ever! I was also glad to finally try Leonard's malasadas. My husband, who joined me, had a great time and is already excited to participate in this tour again when we go to Hawaii next time! The only downside was that we didn't see many fish while snorkeling, but they taught us how to snorkel carefully, so I felt safe diving in! Thank you for everything!
とっても充実した内容でした♪
スタッフの皆さんはとても親切&愉快&気配りの行き届いた方々で、BBQも美味しく、海亀も見れて最高の一日になりました☆食べたかったレナーズのマサラダも食べれて良かった☆
一緒に参加した主人は、とにかく楽しかった様子で、次回ハワイに行ったときも絶対にこのツアーに参加する!と意気込んでいました☆
唯一、シュノーケリングはあまりお魚が見れませんでしたが、シュノーケルの仕方も丁寧に教えていただき、安心して潜ることができました!
お世話になりました★
I was half excited and half anxious about whether I could really go snorkeling, but the staff were so nice that I felt at ease. Moreover, they were very kind to the children, and it seems they had a great time. It was a valuable experience.
As for the barbecue, my expectations were a bit too high, so it was somewhat disappointing, but I was glad to have something warm to eat. However, it was cramped, making it difficult to go for seconds or leave. It can't be helped...
Thank you very much.
My child sends their regards to Norio.
楽しみ半分、私にも本当にシュノーケリングできるのか不安半分でしたが、なんといってもスタッフがいい人で安心してできました。しかも、子供に対しても非常にやさしくて大変楽しめたようです。貴重な経験でした。
バーベキューは、あまりに期待が大きすぎていまいちでしたが、暖かいものが食べれてよかったです。ただ、狭くておかわりにいったり、帰ったりが大変でした。仕方ありませんが・・・
ありがとうございました。
子供が、のりお君によろしくとのことでした。
This was a very enjoyable cruise of Oahu's sunset. We enjoyed the food and entertainment. My husband and I saw flying fish which to us was icing on the cake. The sunset was amazing to watch and the staff was extremely nice and helpful. The waiter showed us tricks on disassembling our lobster, which was nice, I didn't want to make a mess. I think the Navatek is the best because of the smoothness and to be able to go into open waters and still remain smooth. This is a wonderful cruise and a great way to end an evening.
This was a blast! Also, the crew knows exactly where to go to find tu
rtles - we saw at LEAST a dozen! Then, after everyone was finished snorkeling we went for a sail and had cocktails (the Onolicious is awesome). The crew was wonderful - Thanks Captain John & Rabbit!!!
I went on Monday, and there happened to be a group of local high school students there. It seemed like there are usually not many customers.
More than half of the guests were high school students. There was little wait time for any of the attractions.
However, I wanted to try the FlowRider attraction (which has an additional fee), but it was difficult to do because the locals were constantly using it.
But I was very lucky to run into Mao-chan and Mai-chan, who my wife also loves.
月曜日に行ったのですが、ちょうど現地の高校生らしき団体が来ていました。多分、普段はお客さんが少ないように感じました。
お客さんの半数以上が団体の高校生でした。どのアトラクションも待ち時間は少なかったです。
ただ、ダフローライダーという アトラクション(別料金)に挑戦したかったのですが、ローカルの人たちがずっとやっているので やりづらかったです。
でも、うちのカミさんも大好きな、maoちゃん&maiちゃんに、たまたま会うことができたのでとてもラッキーでした。
The charm of this tour departing from Outrigger Reef on the Beach is that it starts from Waikiki Beach. The morning meeting time is early, but I think it's still manageable.
On the day of the tour, it was windy and the waves were high, but we were able to see various fish and even sea turtles while snorkeling. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any dolphins. Still, it was a relaxing and enjoyable tour.
Also, when we participated, there were zero Japanese people. It's a rare tour where you can truly feel like you're on an overseas trip. The explanations were in English and included some humor, which I couldn't fully understand, but the captain was kind enough to explain slowly using just a few words for us.
Since the tour ends in the morning, you can participate in other tours, go shopping, or relax on the beach in the afternoon, making it a meaningful way to spend the day.
It was a recommended tour for going with friends and having a great time together.
アウトリガー・リーフ・オン・ザ・ビーチより出るこのツアーの魅力はワイキキビーチから出発ということです。
朝の集合時間は早いですが、それでも楽だと思います。
当日は風が強くて波も高かったですが、シュノーケリングでは色んな魚、ウミガメにも会えました。
残念なのは、イルカに遭遇できなかったこと。
それでものんびり楽しめるツアーです。
また、私たちが参加した時は日本人ゼロ。
「海外旅行に来た」と味わえる珍しいツアーです。
説明なども英語で笑いを取っていたようですが、理解できなかったりもしましたが、キャプテンは私たちには単語のみでゆっくり説明してくれる親切な方でした。
午前中に終わるツアーなので、午後からは他のツアーに参加したり、ショッピングに行ったり、ビーチでのんびりしたりもできるので、1日を有意義に使えると思います。
友達みんなでワイワイ行くのにオススメのツアーでした。
I recently visited Oahu for the 2nd time. My first luau experience in 2003 was with Germaine's Luau. That was very fun, but I felt it was too "touristy".
So on my recent trip to Oahu to visit a friend, we decided to try the luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I am sooo glad that we did. The whole experience was amazing. We did the half day late entry package (upgraded to Ambassador). There is so much to see and learn about the Polynesian Islands and cultures. The dinner was seriously the best food, along with real students at the PCC performing a show during the dinner.
Then the "Ha! Breath of Life" show after dinner was so incredible. The story was great and the performances from all the different polynesian cultures were so wonderful. I cannot stress enough how much I am reccommending you visit the Polynesian Cultural Center and take in everything you can while you are there.
Absolutely amazing day, wonderful staff, great meal and drinks and of course the dolphins and turtles were fabulous.
I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to this particular place. As I had heard, it was truly wonderful.
(Good points)
1. The unique location is truly remarkable. Surrounded by beautiful seas and the mountains of Hawaii, with white sand, it was really a mysterious and lovely place.
2. I appreciated how the female staff genuinely cared about making everyone enjoy their time. After all, it's the experiences we create that become memories, so in that sense, it was very good.
3. The lunch in the afternoon was not just a typical tour add-on; it was well-prepared and delicious.
4. Three rays approached the boat asking for food. It was my first time seeing rays up close, and I was thrilled.
(Not-so-good points)
1. The public restroom at the port was a bit... even men would want to hold it in. Since there are no other options, the likelihood of needing to use it is high, so I wonder if something can be done about that.
2. The weather on the day I visited wasn't great, and the sky was quite cloudy. As a result, the sea was also cloudy (reflecting the sky), which diminished the excitement. During snorkeling, it was disappointing that visibility wasn't very good.
3. Similarly, since the weather was not ideal, the women were particularly shivering when they got out of the water. It would be best to prepare bath towels or windbreakers as much as possible.
4. I don't think anyone would compare it to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, but compared to that, there weren't as many fish (during my visit). So, for those who know about it, don't have such expectations...
5. Even though it's called white sand, there are slightly pebbly areas, so it's not completely sandy.
Those who only skim through the not-so-good points might lose their motivation to go, but these are just minor issues. I think it was worth going. Just to be clear.
ハワイは何度も来ていますが今回初めて行きました。聞いていたとおりとても素晴らしいところでした。
(良かったところ)
1.何といっても珍しいそのロケーション。綺麗な海、ハワイの山々に囲まれ、白い砂、本当に不思議な、素敵な所でした。
2.スタッフの女性が本当にみんなを楽しませようと気遣いがうれしかったし、良かったです。所詮人間って場所は当然として、その時の体験で想い出を作っていくと思うのでそういう意味でもとても良かったです。
3.午後のランチは、良くありがちなツァーのおまけレベルではなくきちんとしていて美味しかったですよ。
4.エイがボートに近寄ってエサをねだっていました(3匹)。エイを近くで見たのは初めてだったので感激しました。
(良くなかったところ)
1.港の公衆トイレがちょっと・・・で、男でさえ我慢したくなる程でした。他にないため利用する機会確率が高いのでこれはどうにかならないものかと。
2.行った日の天気があまり良くなくて空は曇りがちでした。そのため海も(空を映すので)曇っていて、感激が半減という感じでした。スノーケリングの時もあまり深いところまで見えにくく残念でした。天候はどうにもならないですが、晴れた時との違いがとても大きいと感じました。
3.同じく、天気がいまいちだったので水から上がった時、特に女性陣が震えていました。できるだけバスタオルか風よけ上着等を準備しておいた方が良いです。
4.オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフと比べる方はいないかと思いますが、それと比べたら魚はそんなに多くいませんでした(私の時)。なので、それを知っている人はそんな期待はしないように・・・。
5.白い砂といっても微妙に小石はあるので完全な砂ではないですよ~。
良くなかったところだけつまみ読みした方は行く気を失せてしまうかもしれませんが、これは”あえて言うなら・・・”というレベルです。私は行って良かったと思っています。念のため。
The sandbar and the ocean were truly beautiful. I was moved to see the colors of the ocean change for the first time. I also got to see many honu (turtles), and they were adorable. The water level at the sandbar was up to my waist (and the water temperature was cold), so walking was a bit challenging, but it's not every day you get to walk in such a beautiful ocean, so I enjoyed it. The snorkeling was great too; I saw a lot of fish. The BBQ lunch had plenty of delicious meat cooked right on the spot. It was just as good as Yummy Korean BBQ. The staff were all wonderful people. I will definitely participate again next time!
サンドバー・海、本当にキレイだった。海の色が変わるところを始めてみたので感動しました。ホヌさん(カメ)もたくさん見れて可愛かった。サンドバーは、腰くらいまで潮位があったので(水温も冷たくて)歩くのが大変でしたが、あんなにキレイな海を歩くことはそんなに出来ることじゃないので、楽しめました。シュノーケリングも魚をたくさん見られて良かったです。ランチのBBQは、その場で焼いてくれたお肉がたくさんあって美味しかった。ヤミーコリアンBBQに負けないくらいです。スタッフの方もみんな良い人ばかりです。次回も必ず参加します!
Our tour driver had 20 years experience and was a fantastic person and very knowledgeable. The tour guides that took over at the various sights were top notch.
I was so happy to encounter so many sea turtles that I was told, "You're lucky!" The meals on the boat were also very delicious, and the staff were all very entertaining and fun!
ラッキーですね!って言われるくらい海亀にたくさん出会えて嬉しかったです。
船での食事もとっても美味しかったし、スタッフの皆さんもとっても面白くて楽しかったです!
So we took this cruise on our anniversary and it was a really cloudy and gray day. We didn't see any whales that day, but true to their word they issued a rain check. Luckily, we built in a flex day to our trip and were able to go again on Sunday. We saw three whales that day! It was an incredible experience. I definitely recommend this cruise!
First time to Hawaii, this definitely was a must see. Our tour guide was very informative, he himself served in the military. He kept us on schedule, we had no long lines to stand in to receive our tickets, our guide received the tickets directly from the booth for our entire group, allowing us to enter promptly. The tour of Pearl Harbor was a very solemn reminder of the cost that has been paid to sustain our nation's freedom. Enjoyed the tour of the USS Missouri, the ship is massive, tour guide did a wonderful job pointing out the facts and point of interests on the ship. The tour of the Pucnchbowl & downtown was just as good. Our guide again shared alot of interesting facts & info. Well worth the time.
I definitely think you should go. It was very beautiful. The barbecue was also very delicious, and I tried Hawaiian donuts for the first time, which were really tasty.
絶対に行ったほうがいいと思います。
とても綺麗でした。
バーベキューもとても美味しく、またハワイのドーナツも初めて食べましたが、とても美味しかったです。
This is a great 1-day activity if you are staying in Oahu and want to experience another Hawaiian island. We stayed for 10 days in Waikiki, Oahu and this tour gave us the opportunity to see Kauai for a reasonable price.
The tour is extremely well organised - We were picked up from out the front of our hotel by a coach at 5am and were driven to the airport, picking up several other couples who were also doing the tour on the way. We were met at the airport by one of the tour organisers and were handed our tickets for the flight and told where to go and what to do upon arrival back at the airport later that night.
The flight was only around 40 minutes and we were met at the airport in Kauai by our coach driver/tour guide Jerry. Jerry was an excellent guide and throughout the day told us so much about the history of Kauai and lots of interesting facts as he drove us around in a comfortable coach.
We saw lots of great views and had plenty of opportunities to get out of the co
I participated in September 2009. The pickup was on time, and the bus was clean, allowing us to arrive at the destination comfortably. The local representative was Japanese and kindly guided us, making for a very enjoyable time.
2009年9月に参加しました。
ピックアップも時間どおりでバスもきれいで、快適に現地まで到着しました。
現地の担当者も日本人で親切に案内していただき、大変楽しい時間をすごすことができました。