All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17

The scenery was great, but the lively staff were the best! I had the most fun on this trip! Thank you so much! :-)) Also, everyone, don't forget to tip.

景色もさることながら、ノリの良いスタッフが最高！今回の旅で一番楽しめました！ありがとうございました〜:-)) それと、みなさんTIPを忘れずに。

Since the guide is Japanese, it feels like Japan aside from the scenery. It probably depends on the tour company, but the area where we docked wasn't very clear. There might be prettier spots elsewhere. Also, since there were a lot of people swimming, the water was really murky, and I couldn't see anything underwater at all...

ガイドが日本人ということで景色以外は日本です。
ツアー会社によると思うけど停泊したエリアはあまり透明度が高くない場所でした。
他だともっと綺麗なスポットがあるのかも。
あと大勢で泳ぐので濁りがすごくて全然海の中が見えない、、、

Compared to dinner cruises I experienced in other cities, this cruise felt lacking in scenic variety as the boat stops off Waikiki. Next time, I’ll try enjoying the night view from the top of the mountain (Tantalus).

他の何か所かの都市で体験したディナークルーズに比較し、船がワイキキ沖に止まるコース
設定のため、眺めの変化に乏しいクルーズという気がした。次回は山の上（タンタラスの丘）
からの夜景観賞にトライしてみよう。

ガイドさんも親切でフレンドリーだったこともあり楽しいアクティビティでした！！船での食事はスタッフの方の素敵な演奏もあり忘れられない思い出です。またハワイを訪れる時は参加したいです。

My husband and I took the Star of Honolulu Dinner Jazz Cruise on 10/22/2017. This was one of the best meals I have ever had. You are treated as royalty as soon as you check in. On check in, we found out that this level of dinning (there are 3 levels) requires men to wear long pants. This was booked as a surprise gift for my husband and I totally forgot to have him pack pants. The staff was great and got my husband a pair of slacks that they keep on hand. We were escorted from the check in to the boat and then by another attendant to the ship were we took photos with the Captain. Then the luxury begins. We have complementary welcome about cocktails and 3 amazing appetizers. Our waiter Forrest escorted us to our table. The meal is 7 courses, but each is small so you are able to finish. Each dish was amazing. At desert you are offered a coffee and can include an addition of coffee liquor. They have premium spirits aboard and you get two free drink tickets in your package. There a constant flux in hula shows and then a jazz show. They were very good. I highly recommend the rainbow colored martini, yummy. The staff all went an extra mile to make this the best experience ever.

took my 9 year old granddaughter up with me... this was a thrill and 1/2 !!
one more item i can check off my bucket list.
these two guys that took us out were just Awesome

The large windows made it very easy to see, which was great. Those who participated in the normal submarine mentioned that the windows were small, and they had to lean in to look out. However, I think it was just luck, as I didn't encounter any dolphins or turtles. Inside the submarine, it was very cold, so I used a hoodie and a shawl. The monotony and the cold made me feel sleepy in the second half. Since I rarely get to go diving, I think it was a unique experience.

大きな窓だったので、とても見やすくて良かったです。ノーマルサブマアリンに参加した方は、窓が小さくてかがみこむようにして眺めてたと話していました。ただ、やっぱり運だと思いましたが、イルカやカメには出会えませんでした。潜水艦の中はとても寒くてパーカーとストールを使いました。淡々としているのと寒さで後半は眠くなってしまいました。めったに潜水なんてできないので、珍しい体験にはなったと思います。

I went on this activity with a friend and we took the 55 bus from Waikiki to North Shore. It was a long ride (about 2.5 hours) but the bus literally runs along the shoreline so it the scenery was very nice. You can tell the bus operator that you want to get off at Gunstock Ranch and they'll holler to let you know when they've reached the appropriate stop. A note for those who are not taking a car to the ranch: It's a bit of a walk from the road! It probably took about 5-7 minutes for us to arrive at the ranch.

Because the bus was a bit late, my friend and I were late to our 10:30AM check-in time. We called ahead to let them know and they were very accommodating. The activity was scheduled for 11AM and they told us to just let them know if we were going to arrive later than 11 since our ride might have to be shortened in that case. Luckily we arrived right at 11. It took just a couple minutes to get us checked in and after a short introduction on how to make the horse go and stop, etc, we were on the horse and ready to go.

Our guide was Hannah and she was very nice and attentive. She made some conversation along the way and was quick to help us out if the horse wasn't cooperating. The rest of our group took a horseback ride along the shoreline but my friend and I chose Gunstock Ranch because my friend is allergic to UV rays. The backwood trail of Gunstock Ranch was perfect for her. It was very quiet and tranquil and you could still see the ocean from afar. For our purposes this ride was absolutely perfect.

My only gripe is that two days later, my bum still hurts! Haha.

I wasn't able to see any dolphins. I did see two sea turtles, but it was just a quick glimpse from inside the boat.

I forgot to bring motion sickness medication, but I happened to meet someone the day before who occasionally works at Dolphin University. When I mentioned this, they told me that some guides have it available, so I asked on the bus, but they said, "We don't provide it due to allergies and such." However, the person sitting behind us heard this and kindly shared their motion sickness medication with us, which was a lifesaver!!!

The boat really sways a lot, so it might be better to take motion sickness medication even just for peace of mind. I couldn't see any dolphins, the boat was rocking, and saltwater got in my eyes, which hurt for the rest of the first day.

The captain and the staff were doing their best to keep the mood up, and I was able to enjoy activities like snorkeling and kayaking. I want to participate again someday for a chance to see dolphins.

イルカを見ることができませんでした。
ウミガメは2頭見ることができましたが、船内からちらっと見た感じでした。

酔い止めを忘れてしまったのですが、前日にイルカ大学でたまに働いているという方と偶然お会いして、そのことを伝えるとガイドによっては用意しているから聞いてみたらいいよ、と言われたので車内で聞いてみたところ「アレルギーなどあるので、提供していない」とのことでした。
しかし、それを聞いていた後ろの席の方が、私たちに酔い止めを分けてくださったので、助かりました！！！

船はすごく揺れますので、酔い止めは気持ち的なものでも飲んだ方が楽かもしれません。
イルカを見れず、船は揺れて、塩水が目に入ってその後1日目が痛かったです。

船長さん始めスタッフの方々はどうにか盛り上げようとしてくれていて、シュノーケリング、カヤックなどのアクティビティは楽しむことができました。
イルカを見るためにまたリベンジでいつか参加したいです。

At 63 years old, I was anxious about trying outrigger canoeing for the first time, but it was an amazing experience. I encourage everyone to give it a try. Make it a wonderful memory in Waikiki, Hawaii.

６３歳にして初めてのアウトリガーカヌー実際不安がありましたが最高の気持ちよさでした。
皆さん是非挑戦して下さい。ハワイ・ワイキキの素敵な思い出にして下さい。

This time, we participated with five family members in the standard seating. I heard that there was a lei service, so I was ready to take photos when receiving the lei at the entrance, but we did not receive any leis and were processed in a conveyor-belt manner.

When we took our seats, the order for going to the buffet was prioritized for those at tables that received leis, and we had to wait for a while. Those who did not receive leis and did not understand the language were allowed to go without any warning, while those who understood the language were subjected to derogatory remarks.

Only those at the lei tables were allowed to participate in the show. I felt a sense of discrimination throughout. I thought that if I had known this, it might have been better to arrange for seats where we could receive leis (priority seating), but I also believe I would have felt uncomfortable in the opposite situation.

Next time, I would definitely like to choose the Polynesian or sunset cruising show.

今回スタンダードシートで家族５人で参加しました。
内容詳細にはシェルレイのサービスがあるとのことで、入り口で配られているレイを受ける時に写真で撮影しようとスタンバイしていましたが、私たちにはレイのプレゼントはなく、流れ作業的に進まされました。
席についても、ビュッフェの食事を取りに行く順番がレイを貰ったテーブルの人優先で、しばらく待機させられ、言葉のわからないレイを貰っていない人たちが行っても注意はなく、言葉のわかる人たちからは中傷の声が上がっていました。
ショーに参加する観客もレイの席の人のみ。ことごとく差別を感じました。
こんなことなら少々料金が高くても、レイのもらえる席（優先席）を手配したらよかったのかと思いましたが、逆の立場でも嫌な思いをしたと思います。
次回は是非ポリネシアンか夕日のクルージングのショーにしたいと思います。

This cruise was a fantastic way to end our holiday! The Staff were lovely and the boat was clean & comfortable. We had a great time :)

It was fun to go around the filming locations and the exploration tour was convenient as they drove us around and took photos. However, I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take medication beforehand! It’s enjoyable, but it shakes a lot! I think watching the movie beforehand doubles the fun.

ロケ地めぐりや、探検ツアー車で回ってくれるので楽だし写真もとってくれてよかったが、探検ツアーは乗り物酔いする人は事前に薬を飲むのをオススメ！楽しいがかなり揺れます！映画見て予習してると楽しさ倍増だとおもう。

I applied alone, but I was able to participate enjoyably. I flew with a pair of other women, and the view from the sky was wonderful. Thank you very much.

一人で申し込みましたが、楽しく参加できました。
他の女性２人組と一緒に３人で飛び、空からの景色は素晴らしかったです。
ありがとうございました。

Had a blast w/ the best crew on board! Very friendly, professional, and fun. They made sure my kids were comfortable and safe. Would cone back again

A month and a half before this trip to Hawaii, I fractured my ankle... had surgery... and was hospitalized. Would I be able to go? But with a strong desire to meet the dolphins, I started rehabilitation after receiving permission to walk just nine days before departure. I managed to walk, but could I really swim with wild dolphins??? I had those worries, so I immediately consulted with the staff who came to pick me up before 6 AM. They kindly said, "Let's go together."

Actually, this is my third time participating in this tour, and I've become quite hooked, so I really didn't want to give up and worked hard on my rehabilitation. That one sentence in the morning made all my anxieties disappear. I would get to meet the dolphin teacher... so exciting!

By the time we arrived at the port after an hour on the bus, dawn was beginning to break. This is where the real adventure begins. The captain steered the boat south... Amazing!! A whale at this time of year! The size and power were breathtaking. I think you can’t truly understand it unless you see it in person.

Next up were the dolphins. I had seen them in the past three trips, but this time, the dolphin teacher swam towards us. It felt like they were trying to heal my injured foot. I couldn’t help but think that way. My foot was in bad shape, but this encounter with the dolphin was the best.

This is a feeling you can only understand by experiencing it. Wild dolphins, not in an aquarium! Incredible. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling, canoeing, and a full menu of activities. I am truly grateful for the kindness and support of the staff. Thank you very much. This became my most memorable moment of this trip to Hawaii.

今回のハワイ旅行の１か月半前に足首骨折…手術…入院行けるの？
から始まって、でもこのイルカに会いたい一心で、出発の９日前に歩く許可が出てからのリハビリ、頑張ってなんとか歩けるようになったものの、野生のイルカと泳ぐ？？？できるのかな？
そんな不安もありーので、早朝６時前のお迎えに来てくれたスタッフに、即相談しました。
快く「私と一緒に行きましょう」と言ってくださいました。
実は私、このツアー３回目の参加ですでにハマってるんですが、だから尚更諦めたくなくて、頑張ってリハビリやってきたんです。この朝の一言で、本当に不安がどっか行ってしまいました。
イルカ先生に会えるよ…wakuwaku
バスで１時間港に到着した頃、夜が明け始めてきました。
ここからが本番です。
船長の勘で船は南へ…
すごいです!!この時期に？くじらです!
大きさ迫力…感激です。これ実際に見ないとわからないと思います。
次はイルカの出番です。過去３回とも会えたんですが、今回のイルカ先生、私たちに向かって泳いで来てくれるのです。私の足悪いの癒してくれようとしてくれているようです。って勝手に思ってしまいました。
私の足は大変でしたが、今回のイルカとの出会いは、最高でした。
これも、実際体験しないとわからない感動です。
水族館ではない野生のイルカ！すごいです。
そのあと、シュノーケル、カヌーなど、メニューめいっぱい遊びました。
スタッフの優しさ、対応、本当に感謝です。ありがとうございました。
今回のハワイ旅行の１番の思い出になりました。

Great dinner nice show and fireworks. Worth it. And they held the ship because so many delayed because of trumps visit and traffic jam

The parachute was very colorful in the photos and other tours, but ours was mostly white with a large skull on it. I think some people might like skulls, but I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting something colorful. Also, I signed up for the 150m, but it felt like the height was the same as the 120m. It seemed like the time was a bit longer compared to others, so I wondered if that was to make up for the price difference. The parasailing itself was as expected and fun. The handsome staff took a lot of photos, but $30 is expensive!

写真であったり他のツアーではとてもカラフルなパラシュート(？)でしたが、私たちのツアーのものは殆ど白で大きくドクロが書かれていました。ドクロが好きな方もあるとは思いますが、私はカラフルなものを期待していったので少しガッカリでした。また、150mを申し込んだのですが120mの方と高さは変わらなかった気がします。時間的には他の方に比べて少し長めだったので、それで差額を補充されたのでは？と思いました。パラセーリング自体は期待通りで楽しくはありました。イケメンのお兄さんが沢山写真を撮ってくれましたが、30＄は高い！

My first parasailing experience was amazing! I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea and scenery from above, and it was truly a great experience! I'm really glad I signed up for it!

I originally booked for a height of 150m, but when I arrived at the hotel and saw the view from the tall buildings, I got nervous about the height and changed my reservation to 90m the day before. Despite the sudden change, they responded quickly, and I was able to have a fun time! I had no worries on the day of the activity, so I plan to request their services again for activities on my next trip! ^_^

はじめてのパラセーリングは綺麗な海と景色を空の上から眺めることができ、とっても良い経験になりました！！申し込んで本当に良かったと思いました！！
高さに関しては150mで予約しましたが、ホテルに着き高層ビルから景色を見た途端、高さにビビり前日に90mへの高さ変更をしました急な変更にも関わらず、迅速な対応をして下さり、楽しく過ごすことができました！！なにも不安なく、当日楽しむことができたので、また旅行でアクティビティをする際はこちらでお願いしようと思います！！^_^

The weather was not favorable, the sea was cold, and the wind was blowing, so it was really cold.
Perhaps it was the wrong time of year, but I couldn't even see the sandy beach.
It felt far from the image in the photos.

天候に恵まれず、海は冷たく風も吹いて、とにかく寒かったです。
時期が悪かったのか砂浜も見れなかったです。
写真のイメージとは程遠いかんじでした。

This was my second time surfing in Hawaii. This school was my first experience. There were about 10 people in each class, which was a bit on the larger side. There were three instructors. The instructors helped by pushing the boards at the right moments, so everyone was able to catch the waves. The girls found paddling to be quite challenging.

ハワイでサーフィンをするのは2回目でした。こちらのスクールは初めての体験でした。1クラス10人程度で人数は多めです。先生は3人でした。先生がタイミングよくボードを押してくれるのでみなさん、波に乗れていました。女子はパドリングが大変でした。

I participated in a discounted early morning tour. The tour was conducted by locals, so it was entirely in English, but they kept the atmosphere lively with simple jokes. We even got to see turtles when we went out to sea, and the three of us in the family all went parasailing at the same time!

朝早いツアーが割引になっていたので参加しました。
ツアー催行は現地の人なので完全英語でしたが、簡単な英語でジョーク等で場を盛り上げてくれました。
沖に出る時に亀も見れて、家族3人で一斉にパラセーリング飛ばしてくれました！

The weather was nice, the ocean was beautiful, and the guide was very kind. The lunch was delicious, and it was convenient to have transportation to the hotel. The water level was about knee to thigh height for everyone. It was my first time participating, but I would like to join again when I go to Hawaii.

お天気もよく、海もきれいで、ガイドも方もとても親切でした。
ランチも美味しく、ホテルまで送迎があったので便利です。
水位は、みなさん膝上～太ももくらいだったと思います。
初めての参加でしたが、またハワイへ行く際は、参加したいと思います。

I participated in the early morning plan at 120 meters! They took photos and offered a service to purchase the data, which was really great. They took 75 pictures for us!

The breeze was pleasant, and it was fun to splash in the water!

By participating in the morning, I had free time from around noon, allowing me to spend the day efficiently! Thank you very much!

早朝プラン120メートルで参加しました！
写真を撮ってくれてデータを購入できるサービスもあってとってもよかったです♬７５枚も撮ってくれていました(*^ω^*)

風も気持ちよく、水にジャポンして楽しかったです！！

朝に参加することで昼前からも自由な時間ができ、効率よく一日過ごすことが出来ました！
ありがとうございました！

My daughter and I had an amazing ride! Jessica, our guide was so sweet and we had a great time with her. The horses are all so beautiful and well behaved. Our dream to ride along the oceans edge came true! I highly recommend this horseback riding company and we will definitely be back!! ❤❤

Another snorkeling tour I had booked was canceled the day before, and I was in a bit of a bind. I searched online just in case, and found a tour that I could join the next day, so I signed up. I thought it would be nice just to get on the boat and go snorkeling, but it turned out to be even better with drinks and cruising while listening to music. I had a great time. We were the only Japanese people there, but that also added to the overseas experience, which was nice.

別のシュノーケリングの付いた観光ツアーが、前日に中止になってしまい、困ってたところダメ元で検索したら翌日でも参加可能だったので申し込みました。ボートに乗れて、シュノーケリングできればいいやーて思ってましたが、それ以上にお酒も飲めて音楽を聴きながらのクルージングがあったので、すごく楽しかったです。日本人は私たちだけでしたが、それもまた海外気分を味わえてよかったです。

Thanks to the cheerful guide with a Kansai dialect, it was a fun tour with a lively atmosphere. The sea was perfectly beautiful! We were able to watch a lot of sea turtles in real life! It was enjoyable. I think everyone should participate at least once. However, my honest impression is that the main point of this tour is the tide level at the sandbar. I decided to join because the online forecast predicted a tide level of about 50 cm when I made the reservation, but the actual water level on the day was like a "deep pool." It seems that encountering a scene like the one on the poster would require quite a bit of luck.

As a bonus: I was very excited when a sea turtle, which rarely approaches people, touched my feet while I was floating in the water towards the end of the tour.

関西弁の女性の明るいガイドさんのおかげで、陽気な雰囲気で楽しいツアーでした。
海は完璧にキレイ！
ウミガメも実際たくさんウォッチできました！
楽しかったです。
一度は参加されるといいと思います。
ただこのツアーのポイントはサンドバーにおける潮位のみかなというのが率直な感想です。
予約時ネットで50cm程度の潮位予想だったので参加を決めましたが
当日の現地での実際の水かさは「深いプール」状態でした。
実際ポスターのような光景はよほど運がよくなければ遭遇できないのでしょう。

おまけ：ツアー終盤水中に浮かんでいた私の足に
めったにヒトに寄り付かないというウミガメ君がタッチしていってくれたのには大感激でした。

My first horseback riding experience, and for two hours overseas! I was a bit anxious about it. Before riding, we watched a Japanese video about horseback riding precautions. We stored our bags in a coin locker. There was a pocket on the saddle for small items like smartphones, so I was able to put mine there. It seems that bags worn around the neck are not allowed for safety reasons. While touring the movie filming locations, I felt like watching the video again. At first, I thought two hours might be long, but by the end, it didn't feel that way. I was initially nervous riding, but by the end, I wanted to spend a little more time with the horse. The guide was explaining various things in English, but I couldn't understand much. Still, just riding around the vast grounds was very soothing. By the way, my backside started to hurt (laughs). This pain is also a good memory of the trip.

初めての乗馬、それも海外で２時間も！大丈夫だろうかと内心不安でした。
乗馬前に乗馬に関する注意の日本語のビデオをみます。
荷物はコインロッカーに預けます。スマホ程度は鞍のところにポケットがあるので
そこに入れることができました。
首からかけるバックなどは危ないのでダメのようです。
映画ロケ地をめぐっていると、もう一度ビデオ見ようという気になります。
２時間は長いかなと最初思っていましたが終わってみればそうでもなく、
最初は恐々乗っていましがら、最後ももうちょっとこのお馬さんと一緒にいたいなって
思いました。
ガイドさんが英語でいろいろお話（説明）してくれているのですが
英語のわからない私はチンプンカンプン。それでも、広大な敷地を馬にのってまわっているだけで癒されました。
ちなみにお尻が痛くなります（笑）この痛みも旅の良い思い出です。

I participated with a friend!
Most of the other guests were foreigners, but the staff explained a little in Japanese, so I think you can understand something!

Parasailing was really fun, and the view from above was amazing!!

Next time, I want to try it with someone I like!!

お友だちと参加しました！
他のお客さんは外人の方ばかりでしたが、スタッフさんはほんの少しだけ日本語で説明とかしてくれるぐらいでしたけど、何とかわかると思います！

パラセイリングは本当に楽しくって上から見える景色も最高でした！！

今度は好きな人と参加かしてみたいです！！

The best and funny emotional altogether...loved the show all of us did. Food was great missed this type since we came here...couldn't get enough would have exploded....lol....will come back again....first time here and looking forward to our next return.
Thank you a great evening money well spent.