Oahu
We decided to try the ambassador package which included premium seats to the luau and the all day tour with a guide. I am so glad we decided on this. The food at the luau was ok, but the show was incredible! The tour around the grounds was fantastic too, because our tour guide, Cousin Bianca, knew exactly when all the shows were starting and when we would need to get there in order to get decent seats! We even got this incredble dessert to go along with it and they were so good! Some sort of fruity type of ice cream. YUM! I highly recommend this!
I participated in a tour that didn't include lunch, but there was a good variety of food available at the shop, which was great. Being able to eat what I like at my own pace makes this tour more recommendable.
The most fun part was the Shaka. I ended up trying it three times. I heard the instructions from the staff: "Keep your chin down, don't let go of your hands, and lift your hips," and then I was kicked off with the float tube saying, "Let's go." I don't know the exact slope, but it felt like a steep drop while riding the tube. The first time, I forgot to keep my chin down and my neck hurt; the second time, I forgot to lift my hips and almost lost my bikini; but by the third time, I finally managed to do it as instructed.
The FlowRider was also fun, but challenging. You can only do it one at a time, so it felt a bit embarrassing with everyone watching. The wave pool was awesome too! The waves were huge and there were so many of them! Those waves felt like a storm. It was so much fun.
I was a bit scared of my swimsuit coming off, so I only tried the tube rides, but I was very satisfied. There was hardly any waiting time. If it got a little cold, I could warm up at the spa.
I think it's a place that people of all ages can enjoy. I'm glad I went.
ランチは含まれていないツアーに参加しましたが、売店でけっこう種類豊富に食べ物があるので、すごくよかったです。好きなものを好きな時間に食べられるのでこちらのツアーのほうがお勧めかも。
すっごい楽しかったのはシャカ。3回も挑戦してしまいました。係員の人に「アゴをひいて、手を離さないで、お尻を浮かして」という注意事項を聞き、「Let's go」と浮き輪チューブを蹴り出されます。何度くらいの斜面かわからないけれど、チューブに乗っていると落ちるっていう感じで急降下。1度目はアゴをひくのを忘れ首がいたくなり、2度目は腰を浮かすのを忘れてビキニが脱げそうになり、3度目にやっと落ち着いて言われたとおりにできました。
ダ・フローライダーも楽しい。でも難しい。一人ずつでしかできないので、みんなが見てるからなんか恥ずかしい。あと波のプールもサイコー!波が大きくて、そして多すぎ!あの波は嵐です。楽しすぎる。
水着が切れちゃったりするのが怖いのでチューブを使用するものしか挑戦しなかったけれど大満足でした。待ち時間も全然なかったし。ちょっと寒くなったらスパで温まれるし。
どの年代の方も楽しめるところだと思います。行ってよかったです。
Whale watching was something I was able to experience multiple times relatively close to the coast of Waikiki. There was a sense of unity among everyone, including not just the staff but also the participants, as we all searched for and shared our discoveries. When I was the first to spot one, it gave me a little sense of superiority. Additionally, the interactive performances on board were quite enjoyable. I tried my hand at the ukulele, and it was fun.
For those who choose not to have transportation included, the trolley's Red Line takes a significant detour towards Aloha Tower. Even if you take the first bus from DFS around 9:20, you may not arrive until about 11:10. If there’s a bit of traffic, there’s a possibility you might not make it! If you're interested, why not take this opportunity to try THE Bus? If you take bus number 19 or 20 from Kuhio Avenue, passing by Hilton towards the airport, it will take about 20 minutes. You can check the approximate bus times at the front desk of each hotel! When boarding, let them know you want to go to Aloha Tower, and they will assist you.
クジラのウオッチングは、ワイキキ沿岸から比較的近いところで、何度となく、見ることができました。スタッフだけでなく、参加者も含めて、全員で探して、発見したら教えあった一体感があります。自分が最初にみつけると、ちょっとした優越感です。また、船内での参加型パフォマンスもなかなか。私は、ウクレレに挑戦しましたが、面白かったです。
それから、送迎無しを選択される方、トロリーのレッドラインは大きく迂回して、アロハタワーに向かいます。DFS9:20分頃の始発にのっても、到着は11:10頃。ちょっと渋滞があると、間に合わない可能性も!よかったら、この機会にTHEバスにチャレンジしませんか?クヒオ通りからヒルトンの脇をぬけて、空港方面に向かう19番か20番に乗ると約20分程度で、いけます。バスの大体の時間は各ホテルのフロントで確認を!。乗車の際に、アロハタワーへ行きたい旨を伝えておくと教えてくれます。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time.
We appreciate your detailed explanations!
We look forward to your next boarding.
Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events
この度はご乗船、誠にありがとうございました。
詳しい説明なども書いてくださり感謝感謝です!
またのご乗船お待ちしております
スターオブホノルルクルーズ&イベント
Educational, fun, and very enjoyable an experience the whole family can enjoy.
Enjoyed the day. Our tour guide was Paina and he was great. Informative and helpful. The luau is pretty standard fair but loved the evening show. The shows on the various "islands" were fun also.
it was everything i expected and more. the show was awsome, the villiages were great. the food was marvalous. get there early for the brunch. its great too. the staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly. they are all natives. our guide was from the netherlands and he was friendly and would go all out for you. deffinatly take the super ambasitor tour. you experience so much more and up close and personal...
half day is enough to be there. we had fun!
This is a must see for anyone visiting the island of Oahu! The Luau is a feast and the Horizons show is a spectacular way to end the evening. I would suggest that those planning their itinerary, schedule this event on their last night in Hawaii, so as to end with a bang.
Also, those traveling with children will find the tour of the different villages to be extremely educational.
Remember to bring extra cash for browsing the gift shops, tipping your servers, and just in case you want to purchase that DVD recording of the Horizons show to give the folks back home a taste of the whole fantastic experience!
It was a great family fun day. I was disappointed the hurricane gulch wasn't included in the [price} (that day was told it would be extra)for it was not excluded on any internet or literature I saw. Just a comment. Had fun despite the rain anyway. Definitely recommend!
I had participated in this ship's sunset cruise before, but this time the atmosphere was different and I enjoyed it again. It was a refreshing cruise with the wind in my face, and whenever a whale was spotted at the bow or stern of the ship, everyone would dash over with shouts of excitement.
When I got tired, lying down on the chairs and beach loungers on the deck felt really nice. We had a meal included in our package, but since the deck was so pleasant, we hardly ate and just relaxed there. I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to taking motion sickness medication, I had no issues at all.
As for the whales, I was able to see them spouting water a few times, and at one point, I saw one arching its back as it dove down. However, it was very difficult to take pictures.
この船のサンセットクルーズには参加したことがあったのですが、その時とは雰囲気が違ってまた楽しめました。
こちらは、風を受けての爽快なクルーズで途中船首や船尾で鯨が見えると叫び声と供に皆がここぞとばかりにダッシュしてきます。
途中疲れてきたらデッキにあるイスやビーチチェアで横になるととても気持ちよかったです。私達は食事付きのコースでしたが、デッキが気持ちよかったのでほとんど食事せず、デッキでくつろいでました。船酔いも心配してましたが、酔い止めを飲んだせいか全く問題ありませんでした。
肝心の鯨は潮吹きを数回見れたのと一番近かった時は背中を丸めて潜っていく姿も見れました。しかし写真を撮るのは非常に難しかったです。
Guides are excellent. There is something going on all the time. Too much to see in 1 day. We'll definitely go back. The Luau was fantastic and the Horizons show was outstanding!
My husband and I spent the day at the Cultural Ctr. the day after Christmas. Our tour escort "Cousin Will" picked us up at our hotel and guided us through the various villages throughout the day. It was an educational day and a lot of fun as well. We learned so much about the different cultures, their language, their dance and their stories. The luau was fun and tasty. The Horizon's show was a spectacular finale of the day, the best show on the island of Oahu. I would recommend this experience for any first timers to the islands of Hawaii. And it's true that you can't see everything in one day. I wish we could have stayed longer. Enjoy!
this was the best trip we took while in hawaii. it was fabulous, the food was great, the entire trip was beyond my best expectations. recommend for everyone to do this.
I participated on December 22, 2007, local time. On the day of the event, I was picked up by car from Waikiki, and after about a 45-minute drive, we arrived at Kaneohe Bay. It was raining on the way, and I was worried about the weather, but I was told that the mountain roads leading to Kaneohe Bay often experience rain, so it wasn't a problem.
When we actually arrived at Kaneohe Bay, the weather was partly sunny. We took a yacht to the sandbar, and by the time we reached the sandbar, it was sunny, and the sea was very beautiful. The kids were satisfied playing in the water.
After that, we had the opportunity to snorkel at two locations. The first spot was for seeing fish, and the second was for seeing turtles. My 7-year-old child can swim about 25 meters, but the deep water where they couldn't touch the bottom seemed scary, so they decided not to snorkel. Only my spouse and I participated in snorkeling. Many families had their small children waiting on the yacht. However, the staff kept an eye on them, so it was reassuring. All the staff were full of hospitality, and the conversations were enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed chatting with a staff member named Yuko.
Also, it gets cold on the yacht after coming out of the water, so I recommend bringing a bath towel and a long-sleeved jacket. Additionally, there was a sale of disposable underwater cameras on the yacht for $20, and many people purchased them, but if possible, I recommend buying one in advance or bringing a waterproof digital camera. Thanks to bringing my waterproof digital camera, I was able to take many photos.
現地時間の07年12月22日に参加しました。
当日はワイキキより車でピックアップしてもらい車で走ること約45分程度でカネオヘ湾へ到着しました。途中、雨が降っており天気が心配でしたが、カネオヘ湾へ行く途中の山道は、よく雨が降るので問題ないということでした。
実際カネオヘ湾に到着すると晴れ時々曇りという天気でした。ヨットに乗ってサンドバーへ行くのですが、サンドバーへ到着する頃には晴れており、大変綺麗な海で水遊びをして子供も満足した様子。
その後は、ショノーケルを2箇所で体験できます。1箇所目は、魚を見る所で、2箇所目は、カメを見る所でシュノーケルができます。7歳の子供は25m程度は泳げるのですが、やはり足のつかない深い海は怖いらしくシュノーケルは断念。夫婦だけでシュノーケルに参加しました。他家族のお子様も小さい子供はヨットで待機というパターンが多かったです。でもスタッフが見守ってくれますので安心です。スタッフの方々全員がホスピタリティーにあふれており、トークも楽しく満足です。特にスタッフのユウコさんの会話は楽しかったです。
あと、海からあがってヨットの上は寒いので、必ずバスタオルと上着(長袖)をもっていく事をお勧めします。
また、現地のヨットの中で使い捨て水中カメラの販売(20ドル)があり、多くの方が購入されていましたが、出来たら事前に購入していくか、防水用デジカメ持参をお勧めします。私は防水デジカメを持参したおかげで多くの写真撮影ができました。
What a fantastic all-day affair!! The frequent "say aloha" prompts from the tour guides was a bit much and got old, but the actual activity was a fabulous and impressive one. We hope to return to Hawaii someday and will repeat this one. Do be aware that they charge extra for a tour guide, but it is worth it for the first time.
I was a bit anxious about participating with my one-year-old, but in the end, I had a great time.
I was able to see the sea turtles up close, both underwater and from the boat, and the snacks were very delicious. I definitely want to participate again next time.
1歳の子連れでの参加で不安もありましたが、
結果、大変楽しめました。
海がめも水中でも船からでも間近で見れたし、
軽食もとても美味しかったです。
また次回もぜひ参加したいです。
I participated in a tour on the morning of December 3rd. Although the waves were rough and the water was murky that day, I was generally satisfied with the staff's response. I was able to snorkel once, but I couldn't do the second snorkeling with the sea turtles due to the rough waves. (I heard that the wave height in North Shore exceeded 9 meters.) However, thanks to Eli, who took the boat to a spot where sea turtles were known to appear, I was able to see the sea turtles I had longed to see. At first, the local staff pointed out the direction when they found a sea turtle, but it was difficult to spot them. As time went on, I was able to find sea turtles myself. After a while, it was an amazing situation where there were sea turtles all around the boat in a 360-degree view. Next time, I would like to participate with my wife. The photo with Eli is a treasure!
12月3日の午前中にツアーに参加した、まさおです。
当日は波も荒く、水も濁っていて少し残念でしたが、スタッフの対応も良く概ね満足でした。
1回目のシュノーケルは出来たのですが、2回目の海亀とのシュノーケルは波が荒く出来ませんでした。(ノースシュアでは波の高さが9メートルを超えていたとの情報もありました)・・・でも、エリさんが海亀の出没するスポットに船を走らせてくれたので、念願の海亀を見る事が出来ました。
最初は現地スタッフが海亀を見つけては指を指して方向を教えてくれたのですが、中々見つける事が出来なかったのですが、時間が経つにつれ海亀を見つける事が出来る様になって来ました。暫くすると、船の周り360度、海亀だらけと言う状況で大感激でした。次回はワイフと共に参加したいと思います。エリさんとのツ−ショットの写真は宝物です?
I was considering a dinner cruise, but since I wanted to see the blue sea and sky, I opted for lunch instead. I heard that seating is first-come, first-served (from this post), so I took the trolley and arrived early. The weather was nice, and I was able to get a window seat, which was great. I also enjoyed the cultural class.
However, the meal was a bit rushed and hectic. The boat didn't sway as much as I expected, and above all, the Kona coffee served on board was exquisite. Lastly, for couples planning to go, it seems that if the boat is full, there is a possibility of sharing a table with others. Both of our neighbors were at shared tables.
ディナークルーズにしようか迷ったのですが、せっかくだから、青い海と空を見たくてランチにしました。
席が先着順だと聞いていたので(こちらの書き込みで)トロリーで早めに行きました。天気もよく、窓側の席も取れたので、よかったです。カルチャー教室も楽しめました。
ただ、食事は慌しくて大変でした。船は思ったより揺れなかっし、何と言っても、船内で出されるコナコーヒーは絶品でした。最後に一つ、カップルで行かれるかたは、満席の場合に相席になる可能性もあるみたいです。私たちの両隣は、どちらも相席でした。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time.
We look forward to welcoming you on our dinner cruise next time!
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度はご乗船いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
次回はディナークルーズでお待ちしております!
スターオブホノルル
予約課
We participated as a group of four friends. Since it's called "Heavenly Sea," we had high expectations for how beautiful the ocean would be, and it did not disappoint. Although the weather wasn't great in December, it was still more than enough. It's a place that makes you want to visit again at a different time. But what impressed me even more was the staff's enthusiasm to ensure that customers have a great time and leave happy! The BBQ was also very delicious, and I definitely recommend it to anyone planning to go to Hawaii. Thank you, Eri!
友達同士4名で参加。「天国の海」と言うからにはいったいどれだけキレイな海?という期待には満足な場所です。12月であまり天気の良い日ではなかったのですがそれでも十分でした。時期を変えてまた訪れたいと思わせる海です。でもそれにも増して印象に残ったのがスタッフの「お客様になんとか楽しんで帰ってもらおう!」という熱意です。BBQもとても美味しかったしハワイへ行くという人には是非お勧めですね。エリさんどうもありがとう!!
Last year my wife and I had a fantastic time. We watched Sea Turtles and enjoyed the reaf. This year we took our two adult children to share the great experience. The staff were very patient,friendly and helpfull. We all had the time of our lives.
I participated on the morning of December 6th! o(^▽^)o
That morning, there was a moment when it rained heavily like a waterfall, and the weather hadn't been good the day before, so I was really worried. But once I got into Troy's car, who picked me up from the hotel, and crossed the highway tunnel, the weather was really nice! (^O^)
Chad, Etta, and Erin, who kept talking on the microphone, took us on the tour. They were all so cute and funny, which made the experience feel great!
The ocean was the most beautiful I've ever seen, and I was amazed!!
Even so, the guides were a bit disappointed, saying, "It's murky!" They genuinely wanted to show us something even more beautiful, thinking about the tour guests. They were really warm-hearted people! ☆
Even though we were meeting for the first time, we became quite friendly with the other tour guests, and everyone on the boat felt like family, creating a homey atmosphere (*^-^)b
I could only catch a glimpse of the turtles from a distance (they say you usually see them up close 99.9% of the time), but instead, I was able to encounter the very rare manta ray!
Then, they took photos of us in the heavenly ocean and made them look cinematic with Hawaiian music (this was an extra charge, but it was quite a deal!).
If I go to Hawaii, this is a place I would want to visit again and again!\(^_^)/
12月6日の午前中に参加しましたぁo(^▽^)o
当日の朝は、一瞬滝のような雨が降ってたし、前の日も天気がよくなかったから、めっちゃ心配したんだけど、ホテルにお迎えに来てくれた、トロイさんの車に乗り込んで、ハイウェイのトンネルを越えると、そこは、とってもいぃ天気(^O^)
ツアーにつれてってくれた、チャドさん・エッテさんそして、マイクでずぅぅうぅぅぅぅぅうぅぅぅぅぅぅっとしゃべり続けていたエリさん(・ω・)/みんなとってもCuteでおもしろくって、それだけでもかなり、いぃ感じ♪
海は、今まで見たことないくらい綺麗で、びっくり!!
それでも、ガイドさんたちは、『濁ってるぅ』とガッカリ気味!もっと綺麗なの見せたいよぉって本気でツアー客のこと考えてくれてさぁo(^-^)oかなりあったかい人たち☆
また、初対面の人たちなのに、ツアー客さんたちともかなりフレンドリーになれて、船にいるみんなが、ファミリーみたいな、アットホームな感じで(*^-^)b
亀は遠くにチラッとしか見ることができなかったけど、(いつもは、99.9%近くで見られるらしい)代わりに、とっても珍しい『マンタ』に出逢うことができましたぁ♪
それから、天国の海で撮ってもらった写真を、ハワイアンの曲にのせてシネマのようにしてくれたり(これは別料金だったけど、かなりお得!!)。
ハワイにいったら、何度でも行きたくなるところでした\(^_^)/
I have been to this Center multiple times. And I will probably go back again some time. I continue to take friends and family to this Center as I find the educational value significant. I also enjoy the talents of the people and enjoy the food. This is a great place to visit.
My favorite part of the experience was seeing the Samoan fire dancer at the end of the evening show, "Horizons". It was a beautiful, exciting and fun performance! He was also doing a cooking demonstration earlier that day at the Samoan camp. He was funny, charming, and kept us smiling. You can tell that he really loves what he does. I also loved how everyone who worked at the park seemed excited to share their culture.
I was able to participate in various attractions without waiting, as it was just the right time to visit (^^). The locals were kind, and at the end, I received a small souvenir. I think it's a place that can be enjoyed by families and couples alike.
ちょうど、空いている時期で並ばずいろいろなアトラクションに参加できました(^^) 現地のかたも親切で、最後にちょっとしたお土産をいただきました。 家族でもカップルでも楽しめる場所だとおもいます。
I have participated in several cruises so far, and it was great. I didn't have high expectations for the food considering the price, but it was satisfying. There were various performances, and time flew by quickly. It was nice to hear Hawaiian songs live as well.
いままでにいくつかのクルーズに参加しましたが、良かったです。値段的に食事は期待していなかったのですが、満足出来るものでした。いろんなパフォーマンスもあり、時間のたつのが早く感じました。ハワイアンソングも生で聞く事が出来て良かったです。
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
スターオブホノルルです。
この度はご乗船いただき、誠に有難うございました。
This is a nice little park, with a wonderful kids play area, a lazy water float under a water fall and a couple of deep drops. Perfect for people with access problems (I am round with bad knees). Many of the slower "rides" have ramped access to them. The staff quality is misleading. Some of the staff were excellent and fun, seemed to really enjoy working at the park and playing with the toys, showing guests how to have a good time. However; some of them looked bored and like they would rather be eating liver. Every year I like to get an airbrush tatoo which lasts the length of my vacation, to I pick a special one. This time, it didn't even last the afternoon. The guy did not clean my skin, or dust it afterwards and it came off before we left the park. This is a nice way to spend a few hours at a slower pace. Thrill seekers or action junkies will find this way too tame; recommended fore everyone else!
This is a wonderful place to visit -- enjoyed with our children and would make a repeat visit.
Having made all the arrangements online, I was a bit nervous because this was my wife's 50th birthday celebration and we had 23 family members in attendance. The boat, food, service and ambiance were beyond my expectations! I would highly recommend this Sunset Dinner Cruise.
Great job to all those at Hawaiian Activities that had anything to do with helping me to put on such a great celebration for my wife and family.
Best regards!
The staff was very accommodating, and the barbecue was delicious. However, since we ate around 3 PM, we couldn't have dinner that evening, so please be cautious when making restaurant reservations. Was it my fault for being hungry and going for seconds after snorkeling? As for the sea, it wasn't like the Kirin Lemon commercial, but unlike Waikiki, the water was clear, and we got to see tropical fish and turtles. Next time, I want to go when the temperature is higher. Be sure to bring towels from the hotel, as it feels quite cold when you come out of the water.
スタッフの対応も良く、バーベキューもとても美味しかったです。ただ、3時前後に食べるので、その日の夕食は食べれなくなりましたので、レストラン等の予約はご注意を。空腹で、シュノーケリングの後などで、お代わりもしてしまった私が悪い?肝心の海ですが、キリンレモンのCMのようではありませんでしたが、ワイキキの海と違い、透明度も高く、熱帯魚も亀さんにも会えました。今度は、もっと気温が高い時期に行きたいです。ホテルからタオル等は必ずお持ちください、海から上がるととても寒く感じます。
A fabulous time! We hired our guide, Mose, for $10 to take us on a tour. Couldn't have seen as much as we did without him! Need more than one day to do this attraction fully.