Oahu
I thought the center was enjoyable for the whole family. I definitely recommend the all day "Ambassador" package. It was great having a tour guide to take us to each village to ensure we didn't miss anything and arrived just in time to have perfect seating without having to wait. Our guide (Darrin from New Zealand) took our kids to do activities while my husband and I watched several pre-shows in peace and than he brought the kids to see the main show in each village. The dancing parade on canoes is a must see along with the Samoa village. My guide recommended the Prime Rib buffet dinner instead of the Luau Buffet. He said the food was much better, it was more quiet to have a break, and the show was just a mini pre-show to the one we were going to see at 7:30. I am definitely glad we did that and have to agree with him. The night show was spectacular and if you get the Ambassador package you get preferred sitting and ice cream during the show. Don't waste your money on the Super Ambass
We had a family of 17 on this tour (all ages) and everyday we kept discussing things we had learned on the tour. Even at the airport we kept talking about how great it was to have done this the first day, because we could then make better decisons about the rest of our trip.
We all had a great time and I cannot say enough on how wonderful all the crew members are! They were all very attentive and helpful as well. My sister had never been snorkeling before and they had her swimming around and looking at fish in in no time. The area is also beautiful too and how cool was it to hang out on the sand bar in the middle of the bay?! Great time!
We participated in the Big Splash package as a family. It was an incredibly well-organized tour, with staff from the water park who spoke Japanese, so communication was easy. Lunch was included, and we were very satisfied with the tour. Although our stay was only about 4 hours, we felt it was enough to enjoy ourselves. Since we had our child with us, I thought that bodyboarding lessons might be difficult, but the instructor helped my son (2nd grade) ride the waves, and he had a great time. The private lessons were the most fun. There’s also a special pool for smaller children, so families can enjoy it too!
ビックスプラッシュパッケージに家族で参加しました。なんだか至れり尽くせりのツアーで、スタッフもウォーターパークの人だし、日本人の方なので日本語通じるし、お昼も付いているし、と大満足のツアーでした。滞在時間は正味4時間位でしたが、十分満足して帰ってこれました。子連れでいったので、ボディボードの講習とかは無理なんじゃないか?と思っていましたが、インストラクターが波に乗せてくれてすごく息子(小学2年)も楽しめました。この貸切で行う講習会が一番楽しかったです。もっと小さな子供には専用のプールがあるので、子連れでも楽しめますよ~!!
The group felt fortunate that besides seeing the Spinner Dolphins, the Bottle Nose Dolphins came so close to the boat, a number of the guys had the urge to get in the water with them. One took videos of this rare occurrence and showed it to friends on the island. The meeting with 3-4 sea turtles were scarey but awesome to see while snorkeling.
The only disappointment was that we lost time and had to cut the snorkeling short and didn't get to use the water slide. It was probably due to the sacrifice of time spent with the dolphins which was fine (changed the outcome of the adventure but not a bad thing).
Relaxing on the sandy beach is nice, but it's a fun place where you can make a big splash in fresh water. The ultimate water slide, "SHAKA," is thrilling!
However... I wish I had a bit more free time!
海岸の砂浜でのんびりも良いのですが、真水で大騒ぎができるたのしい場所です。
ウォータースライダーの最高峰"SHAKA"はスリル満点!
ですが・・・もっと自由時間が欲しかったかなぁ~!
There are many attractions for two or three people, so I think it would be fun to go with a group or family. Unfortunately, the day we visited, the long slide was closed, which was disappointing. However, there were thrilling tube slides that made the time fly by, and I wanted to play even more.
二人乗りや3人乗りのアトラクションが多いのでグループや家族で行かれると楽しいと思います。
残念ながら私達が参加した日は長い滑り台がやっていなくてがっかりしましたが
それに変わるスリル満天の浮き輪すべりなどありあっという間に時間が過ぎもっと遊びたいくらいでした。
I have been here several times, and the local staff are indeed kind, and the attractions are amazing! Everything is spectacular and quite rare in Japan. Some of the attractions with height restrictions can be enjoyed if you pass a swimming test, so even children who do not meet the height requirement can enjoy more activities if they pass the test! I think that system is also quite rare in Japan. It is a bit pricey, but it is worth it, so I definitely want to participate again!
ここへは何度か行きましたが、
やはり現地スタッフの方々も親切ですし、
アトラクションも最高です!
全てが豪快で日本ではなかなかありえないでしょう。
身長制限のあるアトラクションの中のいくつかは、
スイミングテストを受ければできるものもあるので、
身長が満たない子どももテストに受かれば、
より色々なものが楽しめます!
そのシステムも日本ではなかなか無いと思います。
多少お高めですが、行く価値はあるので
是非また参加させていただきたいと思います!
lots of fun, lots of fish, just a great time, would do it again
My family & I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. My husband is a HUGE history buff, my son - age 15 even enjoyed it, along with my parents (Around 60 yrs. old) and my husband & myself (late 30's) Therefore, you can see that it was interesting for all ages. It was a very spooky feeling standing on the Arizona Memorial, looking down at the sunken ship, seeing the oil still leaking into the water, and reading all of the names of those who perished that awful, fateful day. We also got to meet & take pictures with two of the survivors from that day. They were inside, sitting near the museum signing autographs. One of them was born in Macomb, Illinois, about 50 miles from our hometown of Rockford, so that was very surprising! We had an awesome guided tour aboard the USS Missouri. Took about 90 minutes, we even got to see inside. Saw the bunks where the sailors slept, the control room, radio room, the table where the declaration was signed to end the war, the "mess hall", stood under the g
We had a great time on the Navatek. Met some really nice people. The problem was we were right in front of the entertainer's and some in the group complained the volume of the entertainment was too loud. Of course you really couldn't carry on a conversation during dinner because the entertainment was a bit loud! The service was great, the food fantasic, just the entertainment a bit too loud.
Had a really good time on the Navatek Sunset Dinner Cruise! The ride was real smooth and the dinner was good. I'll be making another trip aboard the Navatek when I return to Oahu!
Made reservations for the Twilight "Ambassador" package and the only difference I noticed between the "Ambassador" and the "Alii" package was probably just the seating assignment at the show, souveniers, and free ice cream desert during the shows intermission. Had a good time but I think the "Alii" package would have been a much better value considering there wasn't much of a difference between the two packages and I think I would have seen a much better overall view of the show. I wasn't able to see much on the other side of the stage because I was sitting to close to it.
OK for whom who want active activities.
I want to comment that the driver, Ben, the guide /bus driver, assigned to our tour was the best. He made our trip enjoyable and informative. Our entire group enjoyed his sense of humor and knowledge of Arizona and Missouri tours. In fact you was our tour guide at the USS Missouri. He knew how to make the maximun use of our time and best place for lunch.
We definitely will come back and will request Ben, if he is still owrking for this company.
Excellent value.
had a great time and it was our first time snorkeling.staff was very helpful and nice. we will go back to capt bob's again.
Our family loved the whole day, the food
was as good as any cruise ship we have
been on. This is a must on our next
visit to Ohau.
The purpose of this trip was different, but while browsing the internet, I couldn't help but want to meet dolphins and sea turtles, which made choosing options within my limited time quite difficult.
I had been to Sea Life Park before, and since they offer activities where you can interact and play with dolphins, I thought that might be nice. I also considered scuba diving in the waters of Hawaii since I have diving experience...
I decided on Dolphin & You because, after looking at their website, it seemed like a very eco-friendly tour that was gentle on both people and nature.
It was a great choice!! It felt almost like a waste to go alone. I got to meet dolphins and encountered sea turtles. I didn't realize it at the time, but in the experience DVD I purchased, I discovered a sea turtle snuggling up next to the boat during the final photo session. My camera captured close-ups of the sea turtles and underwater shots of me looking graceful like a mermaid, taken by the accompanying photographer and local boys. I also learned hula while wearing a pareo and enjoyed delicious burgers—everything was perfect.
The most impressive part was the excellent service and thoughtfulness of all the staff. Since it was an early morning trip, we were able to make effective use of our time, and it was a day of complete satisfaction.
Even though the memories of the trip are fading, my passion for dolphins has not cooled down. I absolutely recommend it!
今回の旅の目的は他にあったのですが、ネットを見ているうちに、どうしてもイルカや海亀に会いたくなり、限られた時間でのオプション選びに迷いました。
シーライフパークは前に行ったことがあり、イルカとふれあい、遊べるアクティビティーというのでそれもいいかなとか、ダイビング経験があるので、ハワイの海でのスキューバダイビングにしようかとか・・・
ドルフィン&ユーに決めたのは、ホームページを見て、とてもエコロジーで人にも自然にも優しいツアーのように思えたからです。
大正解!!
一人参加がもったいないくらい。イルカにも出会えたし、海亀にも遭遇。そのときには気づかなかったけど、購入した体験DVDには最後の記念撮影の船の傍らにしっかり寄り添う海亀ちゃんを発見。持参したカメラには、同行のカメラマンやロコボーイが撮ってくれた、海亀の接写、水中での私の姿が人魚のように華麗に。
パレオをつけてフラも習い、おいしいバーガーもいただき、いうことなし。
一番の感激はスタッフ全員のの対応のよさと、思いやりです。
早朝の便だったので、時間も有効に使え、なにもかも大満足の一日でした。
旅の思いでが薄れるのに、いまだイルカ熱はさめません。絶対おすすめです!
We decided to go to Hawaii as a couple, and the top recommendation in the guidebook was Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. I thought it was just a pool, but it was amazing! The highlight for us was Hurricane Bay. Both adults and kids had a blast. This kind of wave is something you might not experience in Japan.
The park was very clean, and since we opted for an all-you-can-drink plan, we could enjoy ourselves without carrying anything. They also provided transportation to our hotel, which was reassuring for us as first-timers in Hawaii.
夫婦でハワイに行くことになり、ガイドブックのTOPに載っていたのがハワイアンウォーターズアドベンチャーパーク。プール?と思っていったら、すごいのなんのって。一番はまったのは『ハリケーン・ベイ』。大人も子供をおおはしゃぎです。この波は日本では体験できないかも。
パーク内はとてもきれいだし、ドリンクも飲み放題のプランにしたので、手ぶらで遊べました。
宿泊ホテルまで送迎してもらえましたので、ハワイ初心者の私達には安心でした。
I loved the polynesian cultural center. The luau, night show and the overall cultural center were amazing. It was great fun, but I would recommend the whole day activity because you need that much time to visit all the different islands and their shows at the center. This was my second time visiting the center and I would recommend it to anybody.
My friend and I had a great time! We biked from Kailua to Lanikai and did a little snorkeling and then back to Kailua for a little R&R on the beach.Kailua was one of the best beaches we went to, great water and sand.... wish we did the kayaks but I guess it's best to reserve something for next time!
I participated with a friend. The weather was perfect that day, and everything was just right. I forgot my towel, but our guide, Megumi, kindly lent me one. She was very kind and wonderful. Thank you so much.
The captains were two young local girls. They were really fun and cool. I'm not good with water, so I couldn't try snorkeling, but one of the girls took pictures of a sea turtle with my camera instead. They turned out beautifully, and I was very happy; it became a great memory.
I joined the morning tour, and the light snacks were more substantial than I expected. It was quite chilly on the boat, but they had blankets available.
Overall, it was a lot of fun, and I would love to participate again if I have the chance. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
友人と二人で参加させていただきました。当日はとてもいいお天気で、すべてが完璧でした。タオルを忘れてしまったのですが、ガイドのめぐみさんにタオルを貸していただきました。とても優しくて素敵な方でした。本当に有難うございました。
キャプテンはとても若いロコガールのお二人でした。とってもおもしろくかっこいい女の子達でした。私は水の中が苦手で、シュノーケリングは挑戦できなかったのですが、その女の子が代わりに私のカメラでウミガメの写真を撮ってきてくれました。とてもきれいに写っていてとても嬉しく、いい思い出になりました。
朝からのツアーに参加しましたが、軽食も想像以上にしっかりしていたし、ボートの上は割と寒いのですが、ブランケットの用意もありました。
とにかくとても楽しかったし、また機会があれば参加させていただきたいと思いました。
本当にお世話になりました。
That was great time for my family.
And the driver(guide) was very kind.
Thank you.
A great overview of Polynesia. I enjoyed my day. I suggest a guided tour to see everything. Unfortunately, no cocktails are available.
We went on the sunset dinner cruise in June 2007 and had a great time! All of the staff was wonderful and very friendly. The dinner was good- nice portions ( we did NOT go home hungry), and the music and show was a blast! The top deck was perfect for taking sunset pictures of Diamond Head. We did the couple's plan and recommend it to any couple deciding on this package. This ended up being a really fun night for the both of us and would highly recommend it to anyone going to Oahu!
My family and I had a wonderful time with the Bob's boat and would recommend this tour to anyone coming to the island of Honolulu. Everyone had a good time since there was something for everyone to do. My grandmother just wanted to chill on the boat, and she did, my mom would wade in teh shallow water and then work on her tan, and my brothers went crazy chasing each other down the sand bar. Me? I had a blast snorkeling at the reef and hope to go back soon!
There are so many snorkeling cruises to choose from, but I am very glad that I chose Captain Bob! It was a breath of fresh air to get out of Waikiki and the beaches and the sky were absolutely breathtaking. The food was grilled fresh and the crew were made sure that all guests were attended too. Really, I just cannot say enough good things about this tour and have been recommending it to all my friends! Now they just need to get to Hawaii lol. Good job!
Thoroughly enjoy our whole day at the Center. The activities were great and the luau dinner was wonderful. Everyone we met there was extremely courteous, helpful, informative, and friendly! Would highly recommend everyone partake of this adventure!
I couldn't swim with the dolphins. To be honest, wild dolphins move quickly.
You can see dolphins from the boat. They're cute.
I felt it was a bit of an exaggeration, but I'm satisfied.
イルカとは泳げませんでした。
って言うか、野生のイルカは動きが早い。
船からイルカは見ることが出来ます。かわいいです。
少し誇大広告の気もしました。でも満足です。
Lots of fun for everyone. The crew is top-notch and very friendly. The day provides a perfect amount of water time and the lunch was grilled and ready when we got back on the boat. My friends and I decided last minute to go on this tour and it was a last minute decision that was great! If you want to get out of Waikiki for the day (and trust me, you SHOULD!) this is the tour!