Reviewed by: David N
Group of 6 with young kids and my parents in their 70s. We arrived at 845 for a 9am departure. Signed waivers and bought stuff at the harbor- really nice store with snacks, beer, sodas. Didn’t depart till 915 so I felt a little robbed for our time at the sand bar. Which is my only complaint because we wanted to soak up every minute. All the activities advertised were there. Live band was fun. Morning Donuts were huge. Water and juice was nice. The drive there and back was smooth. Staff was very nice. My 3 year old wanted to “help” during clean up but was more in the way and the staff was very chill. They offered snacks when they saw he was sad to be leaving. We will definitely consider coming back for the longer and catered afternoon tour. Thanks.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
Reviewed by: miyuki
I was scheduled to be picked up in front of DFS at 9:25 AM (the van arrived more than 10 minutes late). After that, we went around several hotels in the Waikiki area, including the Marriott, and for some reason, at 10:25 AM, I was taken to a travel agency office just a minute's walk from DFS, where I was shown souvenirs.
I felt there was absolutely no need to stop by the office, and if they really wanted to make a stop there, it would have been better to gather everyone at the office at 10:25 AM instead. If they are considering Japanese tourists as well, I think they should improve the logistics in that regard.
Visiting Manoa Falls and Tantalus was worthwhile, and the pastrami for lunch was delicious. However, since I wasted an hour in the morning, it left a very negative impression of the tour.
9時25分にDFS前でピック予定(10分以上遅れてバンが到着)、その後ワイキキ中心部のマリオット等いくつかホテルを周り、なぜか10時25分にはDFSから徒歩1分の旅行会社オフィスなるところに連れて行かれてお土産を見させられました。
オフィスに寄る必要を全く感じなかったですし、どうしてもオフィスに寄らせたいのであれば、そこに10時25分集合でよかったのではないでしょうか。
日本人も対象に考えられているのであれば、その辺りのロジはきちんとした方がいいと思います。
マノアの滝とタンタラスの丘自体は行って良かったです、ランチのパストラミも美味しかったです。
しかし朝から1時間無駄にされたので、幸先悪く非常に印象の悪いツアーとなってしまいました。
We sincerely apologize for the issues that occurred with Nature and You Tour. The current visit to the office was primarily intended for the prior use of the restroom and for customers without drinks to make purchases. We also acknowledge that we did not provide sufficient explanation in advance, which is our oversight. We appreciate your feedback. We are truly sorry for the significant inconvenience caused by the delay of the vehicle.
この度はネイチャーアンドユーツアーにおきまして不備がございました事心よりお詫び申し上げます。
オフィスに現在立ち寄って頂いておりますのはメインにレストルームの事前使用とお飲み物をお持ちでないお客様にご購入頂ける趣旨でございました。
事前にご説明が充分に出来ていなかった事につきましても弊社の不手際で御座います。
ご指摘いただけました事感謝致します。
車両の遅延につきましても多大なるご迷惑をおかけしてしまい、本当に申し訳御座いませんでした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/05 |
Reviewed by: ☆☆☆
The horse was incredibly smart, so even though it was my first time riding, I had a great time horseback riding. They explained it in English like a scene from a movie. Since everything was in English, it felt like enjoying the atmosphere. Haha! I'm glad I could have an experience that I can't have in Japan!!! You can only bring the bare minimum, like your smartphone and some water, so a coin locker is essential. You can use a credit card for the coin locker.
お馬さんがとにかくかしこいので、馬に乗るのが初めてでしたが楽しく乗馬できました。
映画のシーン的なのを英語で説明されていました。
すべて英語なので雰囲気を楽しむという感じでした。笑
日本ではできない体験ができて、よかったです!!!
手荷物は最小限、スマホ飲み水くらいしか持てないので、コインロッカー必須です。コインロッカーはクレカが使えます。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Tony and Helen.
We had an enjoyable day out. The weather wasn’t very favourable but the team still did an outstanding job. Lunch was cooked fresh and was very nice. We didn’t snorkel but looks like all had a great time.
The only thing I would change is we had 2 boats tied together and it made for a lot of flippers in the water, looked very crowded around the reef. I’m saying that, the team always kept their eyes on the job and communicated together at all times.
Great job done by all.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/05 |
Reviewed by: AMI
We signed up for a mountain bike tour for three people! Just before the tour, there was a video explanation with Japanese subtitles, which made us feel secure about the operation. The guide also explained everything again in English.
During the tour, we were shown filming locations from Jumanji and Jurassic Park, and they even took photos of us using our phones, making it a bright and fun experience.
We were able to feel the vastness of nature and see famous filming locations during the fulfilling two-hour tour. There are some ups and downs on the path, but with gear adjustments, even women can ride smoothly. It’s not just non-stop riding; there are breaks at scenic spots and filming locations, so it’s not too tiring. Since there can be mud splashes, it’s recommended to wear darker clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty rather than light-colored ones!
家族3人でマウンテンバイクツアーに申し込みました♪ツアー直前には日本語の字幕付きのビデオ解説もあり、操作は安心。同じことをもう一度ガイドのお姉さんが英語で説明してくれました。
ツアー中はジュマンジやジェラシックパークのロケ地を案内してくれ、私たちの携帯を使って写真を撮ってくれサービスもあり、明るく楽しいツアーでした。
広大な自然を感じることができ、有名なロケ地を実際に見て充実した2時間ツアー。アップダウンの道もありますがギアの調節をすれば女性でもスイスイ行けます。ずーっと走りっぱなしではなく景観の良い場所やロケ地などではバイクを降りて休憩もあるのでそれほど疲れません。
泥はねがあるので白っぽい服よりは黒っぽい汚れても良い服装がおすすめです♪
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| Packages: | 【送迎付き】2時間コース(初心者レベル) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Mel
Great fun and great crew! It was a blast and our guides were friendly and terrific. Definitely recommend. Fun to surf in a canoe.
Aloha Mel! We are so happy the captain and crew made for an excellent experience on the outrigger canoe! Catching waves on the canoe is truly a unique experience, here in the birthplace of surfing. Please come back to join us again soon
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| Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/14 |
Reviewed by: かとり
After watching a video on horseback riding in Japanese, I spent about two hours horseback riding at the filming location of Jurassic World. I participated alone, but it was fun.
日本語の乗馬の方法のビデオを見た後、2時間ほどジュラシックワールドの撮影現場の乗馬をしました。
1人参加でしたが楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Susan Taylor
Food was great but the show was even better! Great time!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/04 |
Reviewed by: ばなな
The clear weather quickly turned, and as soon as we got on the buggy, it started to rain. When I looked back, the two guides were fully prepared, as if they had expected it. Almost everyone was soaked through to their underwear from the heavy rain. There was no time to enjoy the scenery at all. After the activity ended, we had about ten minutes until the shuttle bus arrived. There wasn't enough room to get on, and even if we did, there were no seats available. The return bus only comes once at 1:30, which is far too infrequent. I missed the rain gear at the vending machine at the reception.
快晴から一転、バギーに乗ってすぐに雨が降り出しました。振り返るとガイドの二人は予期していたのか完全防備。ほぼ全員、下着までずぶ濡れになる程の激しい雨。景色を見る余裕は全くなかった。アクティビティ終了後、10分程で送迎のバス時間。乗れないし、乗っても座れない。帰りのバスは1時半に1本で少なすぎる。受付の自販機で雨具は見逃す。
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| Packages: | 2時間コース<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Djm1
2 thumbs up. Crew was knowledgeable and made it a fun day.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
Reviewed by: bbbu
We set off on a boat with a handsome older brother! The weather was perfect with not much wind, and we were first in line. Although I was a bit nervous at the start, once we reached 150 meters, the breeze felt amazing, and we had a great view of Waikiki. We enjoyed a quick rendezvous!
イケメンのお兄さんと一緒にボートで出発❗️天気は最高で風はそれ程なく、順番は一番。上がり始めはドキドキしたものの、150メートルに到達すると、めっちゃ気持ちいい風の中、ワイキキを一望。あっという間のランデブーを楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Kimber
We had a great time driving the atv and my husband did nothing but splash in the puddles. The picture stops were beautiful and very informative. Vernon and Matt were wonderful tour guides!
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Melanie
We arrived at the requested 8:45 am check in, but at 9:30 the shuttle showed up with the remaining tour guests? Then we had to move to accommodate a larger party. The musical entertainment and staff were marvelous and of course feeding the fish was awesome overall pretty cool, next time we'll kayak un ourselves
We feel very sorry for happening in the morning and mahalo for your patient. Hope you will join us again. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Marta
My family and I had a great time out at the Sandbar. We have never snorkeled or been on a paddle boat. The crew was super helpful and made us feel very comfortable that at the end of the day we were all pretty good on SUP boards. The live music was awesome. Would definitely recommended to family and friends.
Mahalo for sharing your experience and the pictures! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: taka
The sandbar was cloudy with occasional showers, making it not very beautiful, and it was cold with rainy weather. The snorkeling was a bit murky, and I didn't see many fish. The sixth day had bad weather, which was a bit disappointing, but the crew did their best to keep us entertained.
サンドバーも曇り時々シャワーであまりきれい見えず、寒くて雨模様。スノーケリングも少し濁りがあり余り魚に会えなかった。6日目が悪天候、少し残念ですがクルーの方は、一生懸命楽しませてくれました。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: ひでなり21
We participated with children. The explanations were in English, and we were able to see many fish. We also saw turtles, and the kids were very happy. Please be careful near the seats by the stairs for getting on and off the submarine, as seawater may fall there when disembarking.
子供連れで参加しました。解説は英語ですが、たくさんの魚を見ることができました。カメも見ることができ、子供たちは大喜びでした。潜水艦の登り降りする階段付近の席は、下船時に海水が落ちてくるのでご注意下さい。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/01 |
Reviewed by: とまと
You can only go to the sandbar if you join the tour, and there are no tours on Sundays, so my husband, who works on weekdays, couldn't join and I went alone. (By the way, most of the others were couples, so it felt a bit lonely!)
However, on the day of the tour, it was drizzling and overcast from the morning. The scenery was far from what you see in the photos; everything was gray. There's nothing you can do about the weather, so I suppose we can only hope for good weather.
Even though I participated alone, I was able to get explanations and practice for snorkeling at the sandbar. They provided explanations in both English and Japanese, so even if your English isn't great, you can feel at ease.
The hamburger for lunch was very delicious on the boat. The snorkeling in the second half wasn't very clear due to the bad weather, but I did see some fish.
However, it was really cold after getting out, and I was shivering. I had hot cocoa on the boat, but it didn't warm me up much. On the bus ride back, I was still in my wet swimsuit with just a cover-up, and the bus air conditioning was quite strong, making me shiver even more...
I recommend that participants try to take off as much wet clothing as possible and wear more layers for the return trip!
ツアーに参加しないとサンドバーまで行けないということと日曜日はツアーはないということで、平日は仕事だった主人は参加できず1人で参加しました。(ちなみに他のみなさんはカップルが多くてちょっと寂しい〜!)
しかし当日は朝からずっと霧雨の曇天。
写真のような景色とは程遠く、全部グレーでした。天候に左右されるのは致し方ないですから、こればかりは良い天気を祈るしかないかと思います。
1人参加でしたがサンドバーの時にシュノーケリングの説明と練習をさせてもらえます。英語での説明と日本語での説明をして下さるので英語がイマイチでも安心です。
ランチのハンバーガーは船上でとても美味しくいただきました。
後半のシュノーケリングも天候が悪かったので視界はあまり良くありませんでしたがお魚見えました。
ただ、とにかく上がった後寒くて寒くてガタガタ震えてしまいました。船上で熱いココアをいただきましたがなかなか温まらず。帰りのバスも濡れた水着を着たまま上に羽織って帰るのですが、これまたバスのエアコンがよくきいていてブルブル…。
参加される方は濡れたものは出来るだけ脱いで、行きよりたくさん着て帰れるようにすることをオススメします!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
Reviewed by: MarNi06
We headed over to Ko Olina and drove to the main entrance of the Four Seasons Resort. Parking was valet so be sure to bring extra cash, which was $20 plus tip. The stargazing is located on the top floor of the spa building at the tennis courts.
Our guide Greg was very knowledgable and gave interesting tidbits about how the Hawaiians used the stars both in their folklore and in their navigation. The stars are quite beautiful in Hawaii so we were glad to have been able to do stargazing here.
Some of the most unique stargazing can only be done in the islands, so this was well worth doing for us!
Mahalo! Keep reaching for the stars !
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Jen
We had a great hike with our tour guide, Ryan. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was passionate about what he does and made a great day for us. The hike was just challenging enough without being too difficult. The lunch provided was great too. We didn't know what to expect going into this but had a great time and would recommend this to anyone. It's a great way to see a part of the island that we never would have seen otherwise.
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| Packages: | The Little Adventure (2-Mile Hike) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/07 |
Reviewed by: DRQ
try to go on rainy days.
The ride gets you so much dust that your nose will be filled up with dust for days.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/27 |
Reviewed by: AndyLe Socal
Great time 1st trip on a fishing boat with kids. Meeting many wonderful patron on the ship along with the boat captain. Our kids managed to catches the first fish during our boat trip. Definitely would plan to come back next month. Hopefully this time our boat can catch more fishes comparing to last trip. It's wasn't that much fishes floating somehow but overall still an awesome journey with kids and family's. Scenic of Waikiki is unbelievable along many Dolphin jumping and boiling on the surface of the sunrise calm Aquatic blue ocean.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We really enjoyed having you out with us and hope you are able to come again soon!
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| Packages: | 3-hour Afternoon Shared Fishing Trip |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Reviewed by: まちよ
Horseback riding while enjoying the magnificent scenery is exceptional. There were muddy paths, rocky roads, and slopes, which added to the adventurous feeling. After riding for nearly two hours, you can also get to know the personalities of the horses. The staff, although speaking broken Japanese, guide you kindly and attentively.
雄大な景色を見ながらの乗馬は格別です。ぬかるだ道や岩がゴロゴロした道、坂道等ありアドベンチャー気分も味わえました。2時間近く乗っているので、馬の個性もわかります。スタッフの方は、片言の日本語ですが、丁寧に優しく誘導してくれます。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Marcus Stotts
Veltra made booking an outrigger canoe surfing activity so easy! I highly recommend using Veltra! Great price for one of our favorite activities when we were in Honolulu! We’ll definitely book with Veltra again! Mahalo!
Aloha Marcus! We are happy to hear your experience on the outrigger canoe was a memorable one. Mahalo for taking the time to write a review and give us a 5 star rating
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| Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Livi
Beautiful views, super fun ride. Dress for possibility to get dirty! Awesome day.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/28 |
Reviewed by: MarNi06
We did the Admission only package, which is great for families with young kids. It rained the entire day but it was still fun and we enjoyed the experience. We were able to follow our own schedule and still head over the see the different villages even if we were not on the presentation schedule. The boat ride was a highlight for my kids and the giudes were very safety-oriented and made sure everyone was engaged in the narration.
The canoe ride ended on the other side of the park, with walkable access to the villages of Fiji, French Polynesia (Tahiti), and Hawaii. We were able to play some of the games and even check out some of the historical village buildings.
Don't forget to check out their very own large sailing canoe that was built by the staff and students who work at the Polynesian Cultural Center and BYU in La'ie. Ask about its story - it's truly remarkable.
The visit to PCC was very much worth doing during our trip. I highly recommend Polynesian Cultural Center!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Fayeka Fateh
Me and my husband had a great time. The guys are very prompt with safety and are very accomodating. We saw turtles and other sea creatures too. My husband was not very confident with snorkeling but they helped him out by getting acquainted with the waters and eventually he gained confidence to snorkel and he enjoyed it a lot later on to see sea life.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Rashika
This is definitely to be done again! Was an amazing experience
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/28 |
Reviewed by: MeMe and Papa
The experience was great! The food was good and the service great. We did the 3-star dinner and it was so much fun. We did the private table upgrade, which is worth the extra cost. Also, pay a little extra to have them pick you up with their shuttle service. Overall, we highly recommend this experience!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/28 |
Reviewed by: KTV
We went on the raptor ATV tour. Amazing experience. The ability the see the majestic beauty of the island up close was so memorable! Our guides were so friendly and funny and made the tour even more amazing. This was one of the highlights of our Hawaiian vacation. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/25 |
Reviewed by: 329islandtours
This sandbar tour was the best choice! It was so fun! They had all the gear and all we had to do was bring ourselves! They supplied the tastiest BBQ burgers with vegan options as well! Our captain was so professional, yet funny, and extremely helpful taking pictures for us, and giving us the best sandbar adventure ever! We played volleyball, snorkeled, and enjoyed cruising around the sandbar. I can't wait to go again!
Mahalo nui loa!
Rich Tucker
www.329islandtours.com
329islandtours@gmail.com
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
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Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS