Oahu
Wonderful tour. Very moving. Something everyone from the United States should see and respect the memory of those that died there.
This was the highlight of our Hawaiian visit. The flight around Oahu was absoultly wonderfull.
Was not a full half day tour. Not enough time to see most attractions. Dinner and show only. Upgrade to prime rib/seafood buffet does not include luau setting. Shell lei was not as good as a flowered lei and no rememberance picture taken. Food and show were excellant.
I had been curious about the tour where you can swim with dolphins for a long time. Previously, I participated in a "dolphin watching tour" where I could only see dolphins from a boat. It was enjoyable, but just watching felt a bit unsatisfying, so I definitely wanted to join a tour where I could swim with dolphins next time.
After considering various tours, I was drawn to this one not only because you can swim with dolphins, but also because it includes a "chant" (prayer) before entering the water and hula lessons, allowing me to experience Hawaiian culture. I decided to sign up. I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but once I got into the water, I forgot all about that, and when I saw the dolphins up close, all my worries disappeared!
They picked me up early in the morning from a nearby hotel, and after about an hour, I was moved by the sunrise over Diamond Head that I could see from the car. My anticipation for the tour grew. As soon as we arrived at the harbor, we boarded the boat. The staff welcomed us with ukulele music. After chanting and offering flowers to the sea, dolphins quickly gathered around the boat, and we jumped into the water right away.
I was truly amazed to see dolphins swimming so close! There were about 30 of them, including mother and baby dolphins. The water was beautiful, and I could see all the way to the bottom just with snorkeling. At that time, I was also able to see honu (sea turtles) and rays!
On the boat, the staff entertained us with various performances.
This experience will definitely be unforgettable in my life. I truly felt it was worth participating.
ずっ~と前から気になっていたイルカと一緒に泳げるツアー。
以前、単なる船上からイルカを見る「イルカウォッチングのツアー」に参加した事があったのですが、楽しくはあったけど、見るだけではなんだか物足りなさを感じ、次回は絶対自分も一緒にイルカと泳げるツアーに参加したいと思っていました。
そして色々なツアーを検討した結果、こちらのツアーの、イルカと一緒に泳げるのはもちろん、海に入る前に「チャント(お祈り)」をするところや、フラレッスン等、ハワイの文化にも触れられる事に魅力を感じ、申し込みする事に決めました。
今回は一人での参加で楽しめるのかどうか不安もありましたが、実際に海に入ってしまえばそんな事は気にならず、イルカを目の前にしたら、そんな不安も吹き飛びました!
早朝近くのホテルまで迎えに来てくれ、そこから約1時間、
途中、車の中から見えたダイアモンドヘッドの朝焼けにも感動。これからのツアーの期待が膨らみました。
港に着きすぐに乗船。スタッフがウクレレを演奏し私達を迎えてくれました。
そして、チャントを唱えお花を海に捧げると、すぐにイルカ達が船の周りに集まっていて、早速海に飛び込みます。
本当に間近をイルカ達が泳いでいるのに感動!!
しかも30頭ぐらいの大群。親子のイルカもいました。
海も綺麗で、シュノーケルだけでも充分海の底まで見えます。
この時は、イルカの他にホヌ(海亀)や、エイなども見ることができました!!
船上でも、スタッフの方達が色々なパフォーマンスをしてくれ、私たちを楽しませてくれました。
この感動は、人生の中でも忘れられないものになると思います。
本当に参加して良かったと思いました。
Very nice, but would have been nice to have our meal and THEN enjoy entertainment (singing, dancing) as it took too long and didn't allow anytime to visit the villages for anyone who may have finished their meal and want to see the center more than the canoe ride. Horizons was awesome!
It was very thrilling and satisfying ★
とってもスリルがあり満足★
I had a great time! Everything was thrilling and something you can't experience in Japan. The surfing lesson was fun. I was a bit disappointed that I had to leave early.
とっても楽しめました!日本では味わえないスリルのあるものばかり。波乗りレッスンたのしかったです。帰る時間が早かったのがちょっと残念でした。
You absolutely have to participate!! For everyone going to Hawaii!!
Even if you're hesitant because of the price, you will have an experience that is worth it, or even more than that. Don't worry if you can't speak English! It's fine to go alone!! By the way, this is my fifth time participating, and it was my first time going alone, but I thought I want to go again. Of course, I can't speak English. But I was able to communicate a lot with the boat staff and had a great time.
I definitely encountered dolphins all five times. This time, the dolphin was a bottlenose dolphin, which is different from the spinner dolphins I swam with before, but it was so impressive!! We made eye contact underwater!! They were looking at me, glancing back and forth♪ Not just one, but many!! It was moving. I could clearly hear the dolphins' voices too.
As a bonus, there is a dedicated photographer on board, so they capture great photos on the boat and underwater. It's a separate fee for purchasing, but it's the perfect keepsake for memories!!
This tour is something you can truly enjoy, whether with family, a partner, friends, or even alone like I did!! If you have even a little interest, you absolutely have to go; otherwise, you'll miss out on life!!!
絶対に参加するべきですよ!!ハワイに行かれる皆さん!!
お値段で躊躇してしまった方もそれに見合った、いやそれ以上の体験ができます。
英語ができなくっても大丈夫!一人でも大丈夫!!
ちなみに今回で私は5回目の参加で初の一人でしたが、また行こうって思いました。もちろん英語はできません。でもボートスタッフの方ともたくさんコミュニケーションとれて楽しい時間が過ごせました。
5回全部確実にイルカちゃんに遭遇しましたよ。
今回のイルカちゃんは今まで一緒に泳いだスピナーちゃんとは種類が違うバンドーイルカちゃんでしたが、迫力満点!!海の中で目が合うの!!こっちを、ちらっちらっって♪1頭じゃなくって何頭も!!感動でした。イルカちゃん達の声もしっかり聞えるし。
おまけに、専属カメラマンさんが同乗しているのでボートの上での写真や海の中での写真などしっかり抑えてくれてます。購入する形なので別料金が必要ですが思い出には最高の品ですよ!!
家族と恋人と友達とはもちろん今回の私みたいに一人でも心から楽しめるTourですよーー!!
少しでも興味をもった方は絶対に行かないと人生損です!!!
Took my wife on the 3 star and had a great time! Our waiter was a super waiter ... the food was fancy and tasty and the entertainment was fun. The best part is going up to the top deck and watching the sun go down. You will never see a more beautiful sunset!
This was great and well worth the money. I would have liked to stay longer in a couple of areas and there were some activities that we didn't get to do because of time. I would suggest taking snacks or packing a picnic as you really didn't have time to buy a lunch. At a couple of the attractions you were offered ice cream to buy, but not anything more substantial. Both the dinner entertainment and the Polynesian show after dinner were awesome. Going back a 2nd time, I would go on my own and wander.
My husband and I took the sunset dinner cruise to celebrate our two-year wedding anniversary. It was fantastic! For those who worry about getting sea-sick, the boat right was very smooth and enjoyable, I did not have any problems. The food was delicious and the entertainment was great. I loved the music, very romantic and low and perfect. The sunset was beautiful. They will take pictures of you on the boat that will make great souvenirs - you need to splurge and buy them! Highly recommended!
My family and I absolutely loved visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center while in Oahu. I highly recommend spending the extra money and getting the Ambassador All day package. You will get a very personal tour guide (we had Diliana and she was awesome!) of all the Polynesian villages. My husband gets bored pretty easily and not ONCE did he get restless during the entire day. You are kept well entertained and learn a lot about the Polynesian cultures. The luau and the food was great, and the Night Show was fantastic! Very high energy and entertaining. I highly recommend visiting the PCC !
I had never snorkeled before and they really walked you through everything. Got to see lots of neat fish, no dolphins however. We did see several turtles. Weather was a bit spotty and we were in some pretty good size swells. I don't know that I would recommend this for smaller children. They have spotters in the water, but it is open ocean and alot can happen,
It was incredibly beautiful, and I was surprised!! There were no areas with sand, but I was really able to relax♪ The weather was nice, but when a few clouds came out and the wind blew, it got a bit cold, and it was quite chilly during snorkeling...! The food was delicious, and our guide Yuko was fun, so I was very satisfied~★
とにかくキレイでびっくり!!
砂が出てるところはありませんでしたが、本当にのんびりできました♪
いいお天気でしたが少し雲が出て風が吹いたりすると寒くて、シュノーケリング中もかなり寒かったです・・・!
ゴハンもおいしくてガイドのゆうこりんも楽しくて満足できました~★
The highlight of our trip to Hawaii. Very professional company.
We booked this trip before we arrived on Oahu and were slightly nervous about going as we had never snorkelled before. However, the staff on the trip were very friendly and patient, the food was good and the actual snorkelling was amazing. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone going to the island and we will certainly be snorkelling again - thanks very much for a great day!
Kailua Beach is a beautiful beach with cobalt blue waters and pristine white sands, which has been recognized as the number one beach in the United States. The East Coast of Hawaii is windy, making Kailua a mecca for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
The Kailua Beach Center serves as a hub, and if you get tired of playing in the ocean, you can enjoy shave ice from "Island Snow Hawaii," which is located on the same premises. Kailua is a must-visit spot when you come to Hawaii.
カイルアビーチは、全米NO1に輝いたことのあるコバルトブルーの海と真っ白な砂浜が綺麗なビーチだ。ハワイイーストコーストは風が強く、ここカイルアもウインドサーフィンやカイトサーフィンのメッカとなっている。
カイルアビーチセンターが拠点となっており、海遊びに飽きた場合でも同じ敷地内にある「アイランドスノーハワイ」のシェイブアイスを食べたりすることができます。カイルアはハワイに来たら絶対はずせない場所となっています。
I participated this summer. I thought, "Why would I go to Hawaii just to swim in a pool?" but I was surprised after joining! It was my first experience with such a pool. My first-grade daughter was thrilled and tried the Volcano Express multiple times. The Cliffhanger left me speechless. The speed and water pressure were so intense that I couldn't speak for about five seconds. The surfing attraction, Da Flowrider, was quite challenging. The waves at Hurricane Bay were also impressive and perfect for practicing on a boogie board. I want to participate again!
この夏に参加しました。ハワイに来てまでプールなんて・・・と思っていましたが、参加してみてビックリ!こんなプールは初体験でした。
ボルケーノエキスプレスでは小学校1年の娘も喜んで何度も挑戦していました。
クリフハンガーは、絶句。 あまりのスピードと水圧で5秒程度言葉が出ませんでした。
波乗りアトラクションのダ・フローライダーはかなりむつかしたっかです。
ハリケーン・ベイの波もかなりなもので、ブギーボードの練習にもってこいです。
また参加したいです。
We went with 4 couples and had a blast at this luau. The luau grounds is beautiful - the lagoon is such a nice touch and different than other luau's we have been to previous years. The food is excellent - and the entertainment is incredible. Thank you for the perfect ending to our Hawaiian Vacation!
A very touching and meaningful experience.
Regardless of what Island you may stay at it is very easy to Island hop.
We loved going to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Our guide "Cousin Gumbo" was very personable and informative. The day started very nice but we did have rain showers. We didn't let that stop us from enjoying everything. We didn't get to go on the canoe ride because of the rain. Next time maybe we will be able to.
We did do fun activities and learned about the different islands and cultures. The luau was very nice and we enjoyed the different foods. The show was fantastic. We do plan to go again and visit area's of the center we didn't get to see. Would recommend for all ages.
Loved the tour. Our tour guide was "Ed" very friendly and knowledgeable. Also entertaining.
This was a fantastic day. It was nice to go and see the places we wouldn't have seen if we had driven around the island. So much would have been missed if we hadn't taken the tour.
We do plan to do it again sometime. We would recommend this to anyone wanting a nice adventure.
This was my first trip to Hawaii and also my honeymoon. The weather was sunny, the staff was friendly, and I was extremely satisfied with the wonderful heavenly ocean. I would love to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii! ♪
初ハワイであり新婚旅行でもある今回の旅行で利用しました。晴れていたし、スタッフも親切で何より素晴らしい天国の海に大満足です。次回のハワイでも参加したいです♪
Amazing service, food, music, ambiance ... the entire night was brilliant. My friends and I found this experience totally worth the money and we highly recommend it!
My family and I went on this tour last year, and we cannot wait to visit the islands once again to experience more whale watching!
The onboard whale expert was very knowlegable and even though my daughter peppered her with questions throughout the tour, she was very attentive and answered each one throughly.
I do wish that there was a bit more outside deck space since it was rather limited, but there was plenty of space indoors, and there were quite a few windows as well.
Great tour!
Our guide was coughing into the mike as he talked and we thought if he was sick, he should have stayed home. He could have at least removed the mike when he was coughing.
The tour itself was wonderful!
The show was great and we enjoyed it very much. The rest of the experience was so-so. Our driver was 30 min. late and we were rushed into the park with most of the villages already closed for the day. The dinner was again rushed and we were seated during the end of the show which appeared to have been great. The little we saw of it was really funny. The food left a bit to be desired. But then we went to the Horizon show and it was awesome. I guess when you go to the half day show you're really just getting the great evening show. Next time I'll know to go to some other luau and go to the cultural center during the day to really see what's there. Feel like we missed a lot.
This was my very first helicopter ride. From the beginning, I had confidence in the pilot and the helicopter.
Everyone was friendly and helpful.
I would do it again.
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I really enjoyed this tour! the driver was very informative and funny. The day went by super fast. I got to see alot of stuff and learn about the hawaiian culture. Our driver helped teach us how to pronounce the hawaiian language. I had a lot of fun!
Last year, I went with my 5-year-old and mom again.
I definitely recommend the Big Splash Pack.
After changing, first go get a free drink to quench your thirst.
It's a shame that we didn't get to try the FlowRider.
With bodyboarding, the instructor helps you, making it easy to take off.
My 5-year-old also got pushed into the big waves for their first long ride.
There are plenty of slides for small children, so they can play without getting bored.
The attraction called Shaka is especially thrilling to watch.
You should definitely give it a try.
The BBQ lunch was also a hit, so be sure to participate.
昨年に続き5才のちびとママ行ってきました。
だんぜんビックスプラッシュパックがおすすめです。
着替えたらまずは、フりードリンクを取りに行きのどを潤してください。
ダフローライダーは、やっていなかったのが残念。
ボディーボードは、インストラクターが押してくれるのでらくらくテイクオフができます。
5歳のチビも押してもらいうねりの大きいところから人生初のロングライディング。
小さい子供向けの滑り台もたくさんあって飽きないであそべます。
特にシャカというアトラクションは見ていてもすごいスリル。
ぜひお試しを。
お昼のBBQランチも合格点是非参加してみてください。