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Reading everyone's experiences in advance was very helpful. The items I brought and used included disposable towels, sweat wipes (even if it doesn't look dirty, it gets dirty when you wipe), and a garbage bag for my belongings (which can be placed at the foot of the passenger seat, saving the $5 locker fee).
Since there are three breaks and photo opportunities, some people brought water. On the way to Kualoa Ranch, it drizzled a bit, so having a raincoat would be reassuring.
My clothes got dirty, and my hair became messy, so I took a shower when I returned to the hotel. Even though I didn't understand English, I had a great time, and the mountains and ocean were incredibly beautiful and moving. I think this is an experience that is hard to come by in Japan.
事前に皆さんの体験談を読ませて頂いていたため、とても役に立ちました。持って行って使った物は、捨ててもよいタオル、汗拭きシート(顔は見た目ではあまりわからなくても拭くと汚れていました)、荷物を入れるゴミ袋(助手席の足元に置けるのでロッカー代5ドルが浮きます)。
3回休憩+写真タイムがあるので水を持っている方もいました。クアロアランチに向かう途中、パラパラと雨が降ったのでカッパもあった方が安心です。
服も汚れますし、髪もバサバサした感じになるのでホテルに帰ってシャワーを浴びました。
英語がわからなくても楽しかったですし、山や海がとても綺麗で感動しました。日本ではなかなか味わえない経験ができると思います。
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The sandbar trip was so fun. My husband and I had a great time. The crew is friendly, knowledgeable and the boat is clean. The lunch was great and we overall had an amazing time. We would definitely do this again and recommend to anyone either as a couples trip or as a family trip. I think it’s great for all ages.
The food and atmosphere were great. I chose the 5-star option to watch the Hilton fireworks from the deck on Friday, but people from the lower floor started removing the chain from the stairs and crowded onto the deck before the fireworks started. After quite some time, the staff began to check if people were 5-star guests, but I thought it was too late.
お料理も雰囲気も良かったです。金曜日でデッキからヒルトンの花火を見るために5スターにしたのですが、花火の時間前から下のフロアーの人が、階段のチェーンを外しデッキに入ってくて混雑。
だいぶ経ってからスタッフが５スターかどうか確認を始めましたが遅いかと思います。
Thank you for using the Star of Honolulu's Five Star Sunset Dinner Cruise. We are honored that you enjoyed the meal, atmosphere, and the Friday fireworks from the ship. We look forward to welcoming you back in Hawaii next time.
スターオブホノルル号ノバファイブスターサンセットデイナークルーズをご利用頂き有難うございます。お食事と雰囲気そして、金曜日の花火を船上から楽しんでいただいたようでスタッフ一同光栄に思っております。次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
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Although it said that the explanation would be in English, I saw that they provided a detailed explanation in Japanese in the experience section, so I decided to give it a try and participated with determination. However, I couldn't understand the initial explanation in English at all! I bravely asked if they could accommodate me in Japanese with my limited English, and they smiled and said okay, explaining in broken Japanese. The riding instructor also kindly taught me using Japanese words, and I could feel their love for the horses and their desire to make us enjoy the experience. It was a lot of fun! I was very satisfied!
説明は英語でと表示がありましたが体験談の所で日本語で丁寧に説明してもらったとあったので挑戦してみようと頑張って参加しました。
やはり最初の説明は英語で聞き取るどころかちんぷんかんぷん！
思い切って、つたない私の英語で日本語対応はできないかと聞くと笑顔でokと言ってカタコト日本語で説明してくれました。
乗馬のインストラクターも日本語の単語で親切に教えてくださり、
馬への愛情や私たちを楽しませてくれようとする気持ちが伝わり、たのしかったです。大満足！
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It was really disappointing to have my first rainy day in Hawaii, but I did my best to climb. The waterfall with its drop was impressive! ☺️ The sandwich and acai bowl for lunch were delicious! ⤴️
ハワイ来てはじめての雨の一日で本当に残念でしたでも頑張って登りました落差のある滝見応え有りました☺️昼食のサンドイッチ、アサイボール美味しかったです～⤴️
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It was my first time fishing from a boat, and I participated alone. The crew was kind and friendly, which made me feel at ease. I encountered dolphins and seals! Although I didn't catch much, I enjoyed the fish that the crew cooked for us on the boat. It was delicious.
船釣りは初めてで、しかも一人での参加。クルーが親切でフレンドリーで安心した。イルカやアザラシとも遭遇！なかなか釣れなかったけど、クルーの釣った魚を船の上で調理して頂いた。美味しかった。
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Very organized and well ran. Both guides were informative and very kind and eager to help with anything. Thank you so much!
Enjoy the entire experience a lot, especially the banana boats. It was so much fun! If it's your first time in Hawaii, you definitely have to book this package!
We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
After finishing, when I took off my helmet and goggles, my face was completely black, and I couldn't help but laugh. For women, I recommend going without makeup so you can wash your face easily. The touring experience in the great outdoors, which you can't have in Japan, was amazing!
終わってヘルメットとゴーグルをとったら、顔が真っ黒で大笑い。女性の方は顔を洗えるように素っぴんがおすすめです。
日本では体験出来ない大自然の中のツーリングは最高でした！
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We traveled with four adults and a baby, making reservations staggered at 11:00 for two people and 12:00 for two people, while taking turns watching the baby in the shade of the neighboring Hilton Lagoon! Since it was the rainy season, we had several days of bad weather, and our originally scheduled day was canceled due to strong winds. However, we rescheduled for the next day and were able to experience it without any issues! The weather was great, and the view was spectacular!
After reading reviews, I took motion sickness medication, and it worked well! There were three groups on the boat, including us, and the duration of the ride was just right—not too long!
As for tips, the foreign guests gave $20 each to the crew and the captain, while the Japanese guests did not give any. We gave about $5! The crew responded with refreshing smiles in any situation, so it didn't feel necessary to worry too much about it!
大人4人と赤ちゃんで旅行していたのですが、
11:00〜2名、12:00〜2名と時間をずらして予約をし、隣のヒルトンラグーンの日陰で赤ちゃんを交代でみるという形で参加しました！
雨季なのもあり、天気の良くない日が続き、初め予約した日が強風で中止になってしまいました。しかし、翌日に変更し無事に体験することができました！天気もよく最高の景色でした！
口コミを見て酔い止めも飲み、大丈夫でした！船に乗っていたのは私たちを含め3組で、乗っている時間も長すぎずちょうどよかったです！
チップは、外国人の方は20ドルを乗組員と操縦士さんにそれぞれあげていましたし、日本人の方はなしでした。私たちは5ドル程渡しました！
どんな形でも爽やか笑顔で対応してくれていたので特に気にする必要もないかなという感じでした！
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Our family had an amazing time!! Booking was so easy and transportation went smoothly. The Kualoa Ranch staff was friendly and helpful. Our zip lining team was so fun and made the tour a memorable experience for our whole family!
I have been to Hawaii about ten times, but this was my first visit to Kualoa Ranch.
The purpose was the buggies!!!
It was refreshing in the magnificent nature, and the weather was perfect.
It's obvious, but you will get covered in dust, so it's essential to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
A guide accompanied us and led the way, stopping at famous movie locations and explaining them, but it was all in English. However, unlike Waikiki, you can really enjoy the local feel of Hawaii.
Communication was possible, and at the landmark points, they kindly took many photos for us.
As a note and advice, it's fine to arrive right on time for the meeting. Since we went by rental car, we arrived a bit early, but we had to wait until the scheduled time. During that time, we ate burgers at the food court in the shop, but the buns were dry and the patties were hard (sweat).
10回ほどハワイには行っているのですが、初めてクアロア牧場に行きました。
目的はバギー！！！
壮大な大自然の中、爽快でした。天気も最高。
当たり前のことですが、砂ぼこりまみれになりますので、砂ぼこり想定の服装が必須です。
ガイドさんがついてくれ先導してくれ、映画での名所に留まり、その説明をしてくれますが、もろに英語のみです。が、ワイキキとは違い、ハワイのローカル感が満喫でします。
ただ、コミュニケーションはとれ、名所ポイントでは、親切に写真をたくさん撮っていただけました。
注意点、アドバイスとして、集合は時間丁度でいいです。レンタカーで行ったので、少し早めに行きましたが、時間までは待ちです。その間、ショップ内のフードコートで、バーガーを食べましたが、ハサハサバンズにカチカチパテでした（汗）
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This was a great tour to see the Kualoa ranch and Jurassic Valley. We started out meeting our two tour guides and safety explanations and videos. The guides were excellent and informative. We were given helmets, googles and neck gators. The Kualoa ranch is just beautiful. Tour stops were at areas that had gorgeous views. Our guides helped take pictures and even had helped with some fun active pictures! Even though there were many tours going on, things were planned so our tour was the only one at the stop. At each stop the tour guides gave some history and/or talked about the movies that happened on the site. I would definitively recommend this tour!!
I was completely mistaken thinking this was an advanced version of go-karting. We drove buggies in a single line, but we were told not to maintain any distance between vehicles, and the leading staff member drove way too fast. There were cliffs without barriers, roads full of large potholes, and visibility was poor due to the dust from the buggy in front of me. I felt my life was in danger several times. I will never do this again.
ゴーカートの上級者版位に考えていたら大間違いでした。 1列になってバギーを運転するのですが、車間距離を取らないように言われるし、先導するスタッフはやたら飛ばすし。柵の無い崖、大きな窪みだらけの道、前のバギーの砂埃で視界不良。何度か命の危険を感じました。もう2度とやりません。
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It was a lively and energetic performance by the Frat Show that really pulled you in.
When I arrived before the opening time, there was already a long line, and everyone seemed to be eagerly anticipating the ball party.
The performances by the carefully selected dancers were impressive and made for a truly enjoyable festive moment.
Thank you very much.
ご機嫌のノリとグイグイ引っ張る熱量のフラ・ショーでした。
開場時間前に到着したところ、すでに大行列で、みなさん、お待ちかねのボールパーティーのようでした。
厳選されたダンサーの方々のパフォーマンスは見応え抜群、楽しい祝祭のひとときでした。
ありがとうございました。
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We booked Hollywood tour at Kualoa ranch with our 2 little kids and we really enjoyed the experience. We also paid for pick up and drop off to Waikiki, which was really convenient.
The guide on the bus was really good and had lots of good information to share. We also enjoyed his humour.
Overall, we enjoyed the experience and will come back again.
We did the advanced ride which allows for trotting and cantering in some spots on the way up the trail for more experienced riders. It was an amazing experience and we were pleasantly surprised with the diversity of the trail and how many times we were allowed to canter for stretches of trail where it's safe to do so. Our guide was on top of everything and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way.
Had a great time and conversation with our guide. A lovely relaxing paddle up the river filled with big adorable sea turtles. On the way back out, with lights on we got to watch schools of fish swim beneath the boards and I even got to see a baby Hammer head shark swim beneath me.
We had such a great time on this excursion. The bost ride was fun. The music was very entertaining. The crew was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. There were so many activities to chose from. We had the best time!!
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
The entire experience was exceptional. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Would definitely go see it again. A job very well done.
We participated as a family and had a great time. However, there are several photo spots, which are nice at first, but towards the end, it gets a bit tiring. If you don't understand English, you won't grasp the explanations. But you can still enjoy it without paying attention to the English. Make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty! The dust from the car in front gets all over you, and your face will be covered in dust. Your eyebrows might even get completely covered! Occasionally, you pass through small streams, and if you go too fast, you'll get soaked (since there's no front window). I think it's a good idea to bring a change of clothes. I highly recommend participating for those who want to enjoy an active experience!
家族で参加して普通に楽しめました。
ただ所処に撮影スポットがあり、最初は良いですが、最後の方はだるいです。
英語が分からないと説明は分かりません。
英語無視でも楽しめます。
参加には汚れてよい服装で！
前の車の砂埃が全体にかかります。顔が砂埃で黒くなります。眉毛が一本になります。
たまに小川を通ります。勢いよく行くとずぶ濡れです。(前方窓無い為)着替え用意がいいと思います。
アクティブに楽しみたい方は是非参加オススメします。
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Unlike the ocean in Waikiki, it was truly clear and beautiful. There were also many tropical fish swimming around, making me feel like I was really in Hawaii. In the end, a few Japanese people and I played volleyball and had a great time. I plan to join this tour again the next time I come to Hawaii! It was fun.
ワイキキの海と違って、本当に透き通るようなきれいさでした。
また、南国のトロピカルな魚もたくさん泳いでいて、ハワイに来たんだなあという感じです。
最後は日本人何人かでバレーボールをやって盛り上がりました。
次、ハワイに来るときもこのツアーは参加しようと思います！楽しかった。
It seems you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for participating. We look forward to seeing you next time! From all the KBOS staff.
ツアー楽しんで頂けた様ですね、ご参加頂きありがとうございました。次回も是非！お待ちしております。KBOS スタッフ一同
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This may have been the only time, but all the participants except for us were from the mainland United States. Therefore, there was almost no support in Japanese, and even for us, who are not too uncomfortable with English, we ended up not understanding much of the content. If we had knowledge of constellations, we might have understood better. However, I thought it was a valuable experience to be able to see Saturn and other planets through the telescope. Also, at the end, they gave us a photo as a gift.
今回だけかもしれませんが、参加者は私たち以外、全員アメリカ本土からの方たちばかりでした。
ですので、日本語でのフォローもほとんどなく、英語にそれほど不自由しない私たちでも内容があまり理解できずに終わりました。
星座の知識があれば理解できたかもしれませんが。
ただ、土星などは望遠鏡で見ることができて、貴重な体験だったと思いました。また、最後に写真をプレゼントしてくれました。
Thank you for your review. I apologize for not focusing on speaking Japanese. If you come back someday, there will be a free star show for two people. Aloha.
レビューしていただきありがとうございます。申し訳ありませんが、日本語を話すことに重点を置いていませんでした。いつかまた戻ってきたら、2 人分の無料スター ショーがあります。アロハ
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Workers we’re awesome! Only thing I’d wish was we had a little more time in the air but overall super fun and the workers were great with our 5 year old daughter! Everything was easy and smooth. Thanks!
Sadly due to traffic I missed the boat by a minute I had checked how long it would take to get there when planning my leave time and I was quoted 45 every time when I was staying only 25 miles away however traffic was crazy and it ended up being an hour and a half drive we pulled into parking at exactly 1745 and the boat was pulling out as I was running to it. Gave a rating of Good because the boat left exactly on time and if I had been on board that would have been great
I was unsure which course to choose, but I decided on this one based on everyone's reviews. I had a great time all day, and I think it was good that meals were included. I was worried about the bad weather, but I was able to see the second performance on the boat, and especially the staff on the boat made it a lot of fun, so it became a wonderful memory.
どのコースにしようか迷ったのですが、みなさんの感想を参考にしてこちらのコースにしました。
一日中楽しめましたし、食事も付いてたしよかったと思います。
あいにくの空模様で心配してたのですが、船の上で二次も見ることができ、特に船のスタッフの方がいろいろ楽しませてくれたのでとてもいい思い出になりました。
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I had a wonderful experience. The weather was great, and I could see Diamond Head clearly, which felt very nice. Thank you very much.
素敵な体験ができました。
天候もよく、ダイアモンドヘッドが良く見えてとても気持ちよかったです。
ありがとうございました。
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The sunset was amazing, but the captain's talk was also fantastic and really lively. It became a wonderful memory, and I'm glad I participated. Also, the purple sweet potato burger was very delicious. Which shop was it from? Thank you very much.
サンセットも最高でしたが
キャプテンのトークも最高でとても盛り上がっていました。
素敵な思い出になり参加してよかったです。
そして、紫芋？？のハンバーガーがとてもおいしかった。
どこのショップのものなのでしょうか？？
ありがとうございました。
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Overall, we enjoyed the trip. Staff was great! However, the snorkel spot was crowded with lots of other groups. It felt like you were bumping into people the whole time. We saw some turtles, but there wasn't much else to see. Also, the parking instructions are unclear. All it said was they validate in the garage, so I parked in the obvious giant garage. But they don't validate in that one (the Hale Koa). They only validate in the Hilton Garage which is harder to find. I hope they aren't unclear on purpose...that cost an extra $39!
The Kualoa ranch is expansive and offers beautiful vistas of the Hawaiian landscapre - moutains, valleys, forests, and ocean views. The drive/pathway chosen to drive thru the 4000 acres is fast. I recall 3-4 stops - and always felt kind of rushed to jump out'the vehicle - look around - and then get back on the road as other UTV, bus, and bike tours were stopping at the same places. So, 1) it was hard to look around at the views while driving - typically between 15-18 mph - which sounds slow - but you're in a line of vehicles - someone drving in front of you - someone behind. Attention must be on the driving at all times while driving. Vehicle behind us was 'rushing' on our bumper - some kid in the car shouting at us to 'drive faster' rudely. Ummm - when you have to be attendant to what's driving in front of you (the guide in a vehicle) - sometimes, kiddo, that is not possible. And yes, his parents were with him - and yes, the father was driving - fully aware of the rudeness - that's all I say. Stopped to look at some of the remnants of scenery left by movies shot on location there. Photo ops were hard to grab when so many people and other groups were vying for the best views and angles. The guides were o.k. - a little flippant and joking around with each other a bit much. One of the guides 'treating' us to some local Hawaiian lore about the land and lizards - which did not make any sense to us and just seemed kind of out of left field and a little odd. It was worth seeing the land but - if you're driving, you'll miss out on a lot - until the brief stops.
