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I wasn't sure what to expect but it was such a great time. Captain Z is awesome, Casey was knowledgeable and Jaime was a lot of fun to talk to. We were able to see turtles when snorkelling thanks to them telling us where to look. The water activities were fun and I got to Stand Up Paddleboard for a decent amount of time. We were supplied with plenty of snacks and drinks (hot and cold). Overall it was amazing and I would highly recommend.

The bus was supposed to arrive at 7:35, but it was about 10 minutes late. The Japanese people around me were quite anxious about the time. After confirming names, we received stickers to wear during the tour and set off. It took about 15 minutes to reach where the boat was docked. We boarded a large boat and waited for all the other tour participants to get on (we waited for about 30 minutes).

Both on the boat and in the bus, the air conditioning was extremely strong, making it quite cold, so I recommend bringing a jacket. It was warm when the sun was out, but since I tend to get cold easily, wearing Uniqlo's Ultra Light Down was just right for me. The boat was large, so I didn't feel much rocking.

There are bagels and drinks available for purchase on the boat, so you can have breakfast there, but it's more expensive compared to the ABC store (the drinks were about $4, if I remember correctly).

As for the whales, they surfaced a few times, but whether due to regulations or the size of the boat, we didn't get very close and mostly viewed them from a distance. During the ride, there were announcements in English (no Japanese) explaining about the marine life in Hawaii and the whales. Although we could only see the whales from afar, we were still able to enjoy the beautiful sea and Diamond Head, so I think it was a good value for the experience!

7:35に迎えが来る予定のはずでしたが、10分程度遅れてバスが到着。
時間に厳しい周りの日本人はそわそわしてました。
名前を確認し、ツアー中貼っておくシールをもらって出発。
船が停泊しているあたりまでは、約15分。大きな船に乗船し、他のツアー参加者が全員乗船するまで待ちます。（30分間くらい待った。）

船の上もですが、バスの中もACが強烈に効いていて激さむなので、
上着を持っていくことをおすすめします。
陽が当たる時は暖かいですが、わたしは寒がりなので、
ユニクロのウルトラライトダウンを着ててちょうど良かったかも。
船が大きいので、わたしはあまり揺れも感じませんでした。

船の中にはベーグルやドリンクも売ってるので、船の中で朝食は取れますが、ABC storeに比べると割高です（ドリンクはたしか$4だった）

肝心のくじらはというと、何回か海上の表面に現れましたが、規程があるのか、船が大きいからか、あまり近くには寄らず、だいぶ遠目から眺める感じでした。
乗船中は英語（日本語なし）でハワイの海洋生物の保護、くじらのことなど、アナウンス形式で説明してくれます。くじらは遠目にしか見れませんが、それでも綺麗な海やダイアモンドヘッドが見られたので、コスパは良いほうなのではと思います！

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but we were able to enjoy detailed explanations on board. They kindly answered our questions as well.

I am a wheelchair user, but I had no problems using the facilities. There is also a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Please be careful as it can be easy to get seasick when boarding the boat in a wheelchair. You can also purchase drinks and light snacks on board. Since it's an early morning trip, it might be a good idea to eat on the boat. In particular, the orange juice was delicious.

クジラは残念ながら見れませんでしたが、
船内で詳しい話を聞くことができ充分楽しめました。質問にも優しく答えてくれます。

車いすユーザーですが、全く問題なく利用できました。トイレも車いすようトイレがあります。車いすで船に乗ると酔いやすいので気をつけてください。
船内ではドリンクや軽食も購入できました。朝が早いので船内で食べるのも良いかもしれません。とくに、オレンジジュースはおいしかったです。

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. On the boat, we were able to enjoy drinks and light snacks. It's early in the morning, but it might be nice to have breakfast on the boat.

クジラは残念ながら見れませんでした。
船内では、ドリンクや軽食も楽しめました。
朝早いですが、船の中で朝食をすましてしまうのもいいかもしれません。

It was a great experience for the family and the buffet was amazing. We have been to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Fiji, and the shows were great. didn't expect
that much audience participation, but it made it enjoyable. Would love to go back if we weren't leaving.

I had never experienced such a rainy trip during the rainy season in Hawaii in December. Since the last day was also forecasted to be rainy, I made a last-minute reservation with Veltra the night before.

At the dinner buffet, we were seated near some Japanese guests, which allowed us to take photos and enjoy conversations together. It was amazing to see the hula dance up close during the meal.

Although we didn't have the top-tier tickets for the show venue, we were close to the stage and it was exhilarating! Elvis came right up to us, and we even got to shake hands. Unfortunately, the scarf was given to someone at the next table... Even though we aren't very good at English, we were able to enjoy the stage thoroughly and would love to come back.

It's definitely not a cheap option, but I think it's worth seeing at least once.

Thank you for the precious time!

12月雨季の中のハワイ旅行、こんなに雨に降られた旅行はありませんでした。
最終日も雨予報だったので、前日夜にveltraさんで急遽予約をして参加しました。

ディナーブュッフェでは、日本人の方を近くに配置していただいたので、お互いに写真を撮ったり会話を楽しんだり出来ました。
食事中には間近でフラダンスを見れ最高でした。

ショー会場も最上ランクのチケットではありませんでしたがステージに近く大興奮！
エルビスが目の前まできてくれ握手もできました。残念ながらスカーフは隣の席の方にプレゼントされましたが…
英語がそんなに得意ではない私たちでも十分楽しめるステージで、またきたいと思いました。
決して安くないオプショナルですが一見の価値はあると思います。

貴重な時間をありがとうございました

I couldn't see any fish, let alone sea turtles. Everyone got bored and quickly went back on the boat, just cruising for the remaining time. It wasn't interesting, and I was freezing. The best memory was seeing a wild seal on the beach before getting on the boat. I'm disappointed.

ウミガメどころか、魚もろくに見えませんでした。
みんなつまんないから早々に船に上がり、あと残った時間クルージングしてるだけです。面白くもないし、寒くて仕方ありませんでした。
船に乗る前に砂浜で野生のアザラシを見れたのが1番な思い出でした。がっかり。

This time it was a trip with my wife, but during the last company trip, we stayed in Waikiki to participate in the Honolulu Marathon in 2017. We enjoyed the show back then, so I made a reservation to show it to my wife. On the day of the show, we added the buffet, but we were seated at the edge, and since it started to rain a little, we got wet. When I looked towards Sky Waikiki, I saw a big rainbow, and it was a very lucky day.
The show was consistently enjoyable, but I felt that MJ seemed a bit tired and chubby, and his movements lacked sharpness. Haha.

今回妻との旅行でしたが、前回会社の旅行で2017年のホノルルマラソンに参加する為、ワイキキに宿泊。その時に今回のショーを見て楽しかったので、妻に見せたいと思い予約をしました。当日ブュッフェをつけましたが端っこの席で、少し雨が降って来た為、濡れてしまいました。ふとスカイワイキキの方向を見ると大きな虹が見えて、とてもラッキーな日でした。
ショーは安定の楽しさでしたが、MJが少し疲れたのか、ぽっちゃりしていて、動きにキレがなかったように感じました。笑笑

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On 11/09/2023 I went on this Pearl Harbor tour, and had a full day of education. This was my first time at Pearl Harbor, and I'm so glad I went with Polynesian Adventure Tours. They were on time for pick up, the bus was so comfortable, and the guide clearly enjoyed his job with how much information he shared on Hawaii.

When we arrived to Pearl Harbor we were given a map, that was so helpful! Each section of PH on the map was numbered, that kept me on track of the schedule of the day. Without this map I would have been so lost!

Each museum we were given plenty of time to read all the information, if you are a quick reader you may feel like it's too much time, but I felt like it was the perfect amount of time. My favorite was the submarine!!

Lunch was so yummy, and was a very generous proportion. Was served in the middle of tour which was perfect for giving me energy I needed for the rest of the day. Highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, because there is a lot of walking throughout the day.

I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a guided tour, and who isn't renting a car while on island.

Our family of 6 was excited about snorkeling and seeing turtles. My children and husband had never been before, so this was a perfect day with a Nick taking the kids through the water. It was a personal tour of the beautiful reef. My elderly parents preferred staying on the boat, but that was excellent too as Sam filled us in on all the history about the island. I would highly recommend taking the two-hour private charter as the attention to detail and attention to guests is unmatched. They had drinks and water for us.
What are you waiting for? Book your private charter today and experience your ocean snorkel on a level above the rest.

I was surprised to see the bus driver, who departed from the hotel, using a mobile phone while driving on the highway. I was a bit anxious and fastened my seatbelt, praying that no accident would occur. Since the driver is a local, I hope they will implement measures such as having another tour guide accompany him.

ホテルから出発したバスの運転手が高速道路で携帯を操作しながら運転していたのにはビックリしました。ちょっとさすがに焦ってシートベルトを締めて
事故が起こらないことを祈りました。運転手は現地の人なのでもう一人添乗員を置くなど対策してもらいたいです。

The food wasn't very delicious. The guidance wasn't very good either. It felt like a conveyor-belt type of service. I felt a bit left out. I understand that the dishes are served on one plate, but it was disappointing that everything was mixed together. The show was good, though.

食事があまり美味しくなかったかな。案内があまりよろしくなかった。流れ作業で案内。ちょっとおいてけぼり感がありました。料理もワンプレートはわかりますが、みんないっしょにごちゃ混ぜ状態になって残念。ショーはよかったよ

How amazing, my kids really loved every island and all the work put in.

What an awesome show, it hits everything you want to see, fire dance, pig roast, games and hawaiian activities!

What an evening to celebrate an anniversary! Fabulous food and performers.

Lots to do, ending show was fabulous, and dinner all there was a great day in full!

The show was very good, particularly the chief. He is a talented entertainer who interacted very well with his audience. The dancers were also very talented.
The buffet dinner was okay, nothing special.

On December 10th, I participated with my wife and our two sons, aged 0 and 3. At that time, the dolphin interaction at Sea Life Park was closed for renovations, and the other dolphin tours featured snorkeling with dolphins, which would be difficult with our young children, so we chose this option. I had heard that in December, if luck was on our side, we might see whales, so I was just hoping to see some dolphins or whales, but we were able to see dolphins, which made me very satisfied. Additionally, the boat played some lively music, and we could enjoy a few drinks, which added to the sense of adventure.

12月10日に0歳、3歳の息子と、妻と私の4人で参加しました。
当時はシーライフパークのイルカ触れ合いは改装で中止しており、他のイルカツアーはシュノーケリングでイルカと泳げるのがウリで、0,
3歳児を連れては難しいためこちらに参加しました。
12月は運が良ければクジラが見られるとのことだったので、イルカやクジラが見られればいいなという程度でしたが、無事イルカが見られてとても満足です。
また、船は結構イケイケな音楽がかかって、お酒が何杯か飲めるので、非日常感が味わえました。

Dinner Plan B: We participated as a family of three. For the first time, the server was also Japanese. I have dined here several times, and the food is consistently delicious. I was satisfied with the dishes. However, I was served a different drink than what I ordered. Since it was crowded, I chose not to point it out to avoid any hassle. I was a bit disappointed, considering they should be excellent, being Japanese.

ディナープランB 家族３人で参加。いままでになく、給仕係も日本人でした。何回か食事した事ありますが、間違えない美味しさ。料理は満足です。ドリンクをオーダーと違うものを出されました。こんでいるので、面倒な事になることを、避けるため、指摘しませんでした。優秀なはずの日本人なのに、少しガッカリ。

I have reserved a departure at 11:00.
There is a sign for the boarding area on the beach, so I think it will be easy to find.
After arriving, please confirm your name at the check-in counter, and then it's time to board.

The view of Waikiki from the ocean is wonderful.
Before departure, I requested to scatter my father's ashes during the cruise.
I was very grateful for the staff's thoughtfulness.

My father must be happy in heaven as well.

11:00出船を予約しました。
ビーチに乗り場の看板がありますので、すぐにわかると思います。
到着後はチェックインカウンターで名前を確認してもらい、いよいよ乗船。

沖から見るワイキキの景色は、素晴らしいです。
出発前にお願いをして、クルーズ中に父の散骨をさせていただきました。
スタッフさんの心遣いが大変嬉しかったです。

父も天国で喜んでくれているはずです。

Unfortunately, it was quite cold and rainy, so most people only played a little in the sea at the sandbar.

However, it's natural, and since December is the rainy season in Hawaii, it can't be helped.

During the sea turtle watching, we were able to spot many sea turtles from the boat.

After that, we went snorkeling. There were many fish swimming around the coral reef, and it was a great experience. I hope to visit again in the warmer summer season next time.

生憎の雨模様でかなり寒く、ほとんどの人がサンドバーでは少し海に入って遊ぶだけでした。

ただ、自然のことですし、ハワイは12月が雨季ということで仕方がないですね。

海亀ウォッチングでは、多くの海亀を船上から見つけることができました。

その後、シュノーケリング。珊瑚礁の周りを魚が多く泳いでおり、いい経験になりました。願わくば次は夏のより暖かい季節に訪れたいと思います。

This was my first experience in Hawaii. The food was a buffet with a variety of Hawaiian dishes, and there were even desserts. There was also a performance during the meal, which was fantastic.

After the meal, we moved to watch a show, and it was very moving. I think it's worth experiencing at least once if you come to Hawaii. Lastly, we were able to greet the performers and take photos with them, which was fun.

Time flew by, but I believe it's a tour that can be utilized effectively.

初めてのハワイでの体験です。
ご飯はビュッフェでハワイのいろんな料理が食べれてデザートまでありました。
また食事中にパフォーマンスもあって最高でした。

食事後移動してショーを見ましたがとても感動しました。ハワイにきたなら一度体験してみる価値があると思います。
最後にグリーティングもできて出演者と写真も撮れて楽しかったです。

時間があっという間に過ぎましたが有効活用できるツアーだと思います。

We had a great time, the views were beautiful and the burger lunch was surprisingly delicious!

The staff were very friendly and provided great tips on what to explore around the area.

As a Japanese person, I had an experience where I was misgiven change by a part-time girl when I purchased lunch with an all-you-can-drink soft drink option. When I noticed it on the spot and asked for it back, she hesitated for a while, and a couple of her friends were smirking, pretending it was all a joke! In the end, I did get my change back. Everyone should be careful!

日本人だからか、ソフトドリンク飲み放題付きで、別で昼食を購入した際にアルバイトの女の子にお釣りを誤魔化され，その場で気づいて返してって言うと，なかなか返さず、2．3人の子と苦笑いしバレちゃったね！ってとぼけて最終返してもらいました！皆さん気をつけた方がいいです、

On December 25th, most facilities were closed, so our family of four decided to spend the day at the beach. The staff were quick to explain things and friendly in offering advice. We chose to rent bicycles and borrowed snorkeling gear to head to Lanikai Beach. We were amazed by the beautiful sandy beach and thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling. Next, we returned to Kailua Beach to enjoy swimming in the sea.

For lunch, it seemed that many places were closed, so we had no choice but to go with the tortillas from Kalapawai Market (there were about seven types). It seemed like the staff didn't fully understand the tour coupon, and I almost had to pay at the register and nearly missed out on getting mineral water and chips, but I managed to get through it with Google Translate.

I wanted to eat on the beach, but due to time constraints, we returned to Kailua Beach Adventure to eat. The tortillas were very delicious, but they were quite filling, so I took some home for dinner. It turned out to be a memorable day.

12月25日は、ほとんどの施設が休みなので海で過ごそうと家族4人で参加しました。
スタッフの方々は、てきぱきと説明してくれたり、気さくにアドバイスしてくれたりしました。
オプションは自転車を選択し、シュノーケルを借りて、ラニカイビーチに向かいました。美しい砂浜に感動、シュノーケリングもしっかり楽しめました。次にカイルアビーチに戻り、海水浴を楽しみました。
ランチは、店が休みの所が多い為なのか、カラパワイマーケットのトルティーヤ（7種類位はあった）一択でした。店員さんがツアーのクーポンの事をよくわかってないのか、レジで支払いをさせられそうになったり、ミネラルウォーターとポテチをもらいそびれそうになったりしましたが、Google翻訳で何とか乗り切れました。
ビーチで食べたかったのですが、時間的に厳しかったのでカイルアビーチアドベンチャーに戻って食べました。トルティーヤはとても美味しかったですが、ボリュームがあったので持ち帰り夕飯にしました。
思い出に残る1日となりました。

As for my impressions, I think it's good for those who want to experience entertainment like in Las Vegas or Los Angeles while in Hawaii. I was looking forward to the shows in Hawaii, so I was a bit disappointed in some aspects, but since I enjoy entertainment, I was able to have a decent time. Given the weak yen, I thought the prices were quite high. However, since it was Christmas Day, the venue was nearly full with a capacity of 750.

First, after checking in, we were guided to the buffet area. The VIP guests started their meals first. It was crowded, which made it a bit cramped, but they guided us patiently in order, and we were able to enjoy plenty of food. The park, beef, and tofu were all delicious.

We watched a light hula dance and listened to ukulele music, and there was also dessert time. After the meal, we moved to the hall where the entertainment show began. The show could be seen beautifully from any seat, so I don't think it's a problem if you're not in a VIP seat. I was a little envious that VIP guests received fresh flower leis.

Overall, the meal was delicious and enjoyable, and with the show included, I was able to spend a fun time.

感想としては、ハワイでラスベガスやロサンゼルスなどのエンターテイメントを観たい、体験したい方には良いかと思います。私は、ハワイのショーを楽しみにしていたので、少しガッカリな部分もありましたが、エンターテイメントは好きなので、それなりに楽しめました。円安ということもあり、かなりお値段も高いと思いました。でも、クリスマスの日だったとこもあり、750定員満席に近かったです。
まず、受付をするとビュッフェ会場に案内されます。ビュッフェ会場は、VIPの人が先に食事を始めていました。満席だったので、窮屈感もありましたが、順番に丁寧に案内してくれ、料理も十分に食べれました。パークもビーフも豆腐も美味しかったです。
軽いフラのダンスを観たり、ウクレレを聞いたりして、デザートタイムもありました。
食後、ホールに移動して、エンターテイメントのショーが開始されました。ショーは、どの席でも綺麗に観られるので、VIP席出なくても問題ないかと思います。
VIP席だと、生花のレイが貰えてちょっぴり羨ましかったです。
全体的に食時も美味しく、楽しく、ショーも付いていて、楽しいひと時を過ごすことが出来ました。

The show and entertainment were wonderful, and I was captivated until the end. I was especially moved by Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and most of all, Hawaii's representative singer, IZ.

However, I was disappointed with the initial meal and the staff. The guidance was insufficient, and the meal took too long, leaving us with too much time before the show without any food. I felt that the premium seats were better. Additionally, most of the staff did not speak Japanese, which felt a bit rude, especially considering that even though there are fewer Japanese people due to the post-COVID situation. I ended up taking home one of the two free drink tickets without using it, and the service seemed to prioritize Americans, leaving a bad aftertaste.

ショー、エンターティメントは素晴らしく、最後まで惹きつけられました。
エルビスプレスリーにジョンレノン、何よりハワイの代表的なシンガーのIZは感激しました。
さてがっかりなのは最初の食事とスタッフです。
案内も不十分で、食事も
時間かけすぎでショーまで時間持て余し、食事無しで
プレミアム席が良いと感じました。
あとスタッフほとんど日本語通じず、いくらコロナ明けで日本人少なくてもちょっと失礼と感じました。
2回のフリードリンクチケットも１枚使わずに持って帰り、アメリカ人優先の案内に見え後味悪いです

The location is on the 4th floor of the Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Center, and I arrived without any trouble. I was welcomed with a welcome drink (Mai Tai cocktail), and they played a Sukiyaki song and a birthday song on the ukulele at my table. The dinner buffet featured traditional Hawaiian dishes, with plenty on the plate and unlimited refills; it was very delicious. I was particularly impressed by the thickness of the roast beef they served. During the meal, there was a hula show, and I was able to participate in a hula lesson as well. After that, there was a "look-alike show" (rock) featuring Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, representing America, which was of high quality and enjoyable across generations. The authentic hula, Polynesian show, and fire dance brought the show to its peak, and the excitement from the foreign tourists was wonderful; the fun was at its maximum. It was a time that filled both my stomach and my heart.

場所はワイキキ・ロイヤルハワイアンセンター４階、迷わず到着しました。
ウエルカムドリンク（マイタイカクテル）でお迎えしていただき、ウクレレですき焼きソングやbirthdayソングも席にて奏でて頂きました。ディナービュッフェはハワイ伝統料理など、お皿に盛り沢山、おかわり自由、とても美味しく
特に切り分けてくれたローストビーフの厚さに感激しました。食事中のフラショー、そしてフラレッスンにも参加出来ました。その後日本で俗にいう「そっくりさんショー」（ロック）アメリカを代表するエルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンはクオリティが高く世代を超えて楽しむことができます。本場のフラ・ポリネシアンショーとファイアーダンスでショーは最高潮、外人観光客の盛り上がり方が素晴らしく、楽しさはMAXでした。お腹と心（ハート）が満たされた時間でした

The level was too high. First of all, the food was delicious. I was overwhelmed by the Hawaiian dance that took place during the meal, and while I was filming, they pointed at me with their fingers♪ The service was enthusiastic, leaving a very good impression! The next show was a stunning performance that lasted for an hour and a half non-stop, making me wonder if I could keep up! Personally, I was happy to hear Michael Jackson's "Thriller." I was also glad they took photos with me after the show.
I definitely want to go again!

レベルが高すぎました。まず食事がおいしかったです。食事中に行われるハワイアンダンスに圧倒され動画を撮っていると指を刺してくれました♪サービス精神が旺盛で非常に良い印象でした！次のショーでは1時間半ノンストップで行われていて、体力大丈夫かな？って疑うくらい圧巻のショーでした！個人的にマイケルジャクソンのスリラーが聞けて嬉しかったです。ショーの後も一緒に写真を撮ってくれて嬉しかったです。
また行きたい絶対行きたい！

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