Reviewed by: boogwa
Don't really remember how high I went, but it was great. Only think I was missing was a cold drink while I was up there. The staff were great and even gave us a little dunk as they brought us in for fun. Great time for anyone and what a great view.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/19 |
Reviewed by: boogwa
The staff said they counted 15 sharks down there with us and they were all over. It was really neat to get that close to a shark. They were there the minute we got in and put on a good show. Only downside though was that off shore there was a storm off island that were creating a lot of big waves and half the boat got seasick. Take the dremamine when they tell you and it should be a great time.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Guides Justin & Gabe were great. North Shore is amazing-must do if staying on Oahu. We got to see sea turtles, Waimea Falls, the Bonzai Pipeline & surfing was even an option.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
Totally awesome!!!! Let me tell you, I am one of those people who respect sharks so much, I try everything to stay away from them. I am enthralled with sharkweek on Discovery channel, but terrified of sharks. I was very hesitant in taking this tour, however believe it or not I'm the one who signed my wife and I up for it. I'M GLAD I DID! What an amazing experience. The staff were cool and kept things low key, didn't make any problems for anyone. They both were knowledgeable regarding the sharks we encountered. The only thing I would ask to change would be the viewing glass, not as big as I would have liked it, but then again I'm selfish. The other thing I would ask they enforce, or at least remind those in the cage, please don't let your legs go straight out. I kept getting kicked in the back cause the lady thought she could just hold onto the handrail and let herself strectch out...very annoying. Aside from those things...I'm definately going to do this tour again when I co
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/13 |
Reviewed by: craig34220
AWESOME TRIP, WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT EVEN AFTER GETTING SEASICK.GREAT STAFF.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
my 1st reservatoin was cancelled due to the bad weather. They arranged for the next day. It was very windy and wavely under the water. I bumped to the cage lots of time and hands went outside the cage. I was so scared. I thought the shark would come and bite me. If you are 1st time user of snokel like me better learn it before.
It was amazing as sharks are not interested in human at all. I saw Whale too.
It will be the 1st and the last in my life.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated because I wanted to visit Sea Life Park, which was used for filming many scenes in "50 First Dates," starring Drew Barrymore from Charlie's Angels. I'm glad I attended as it brought back memories of the movie scenes.
チャーリーズエンジェルのドリュー・バリモアが主演した「50回目のファーストキッス」で多くここシーライフパークが撮影に使われおり、1度は行きたいと思い参加しました。映画のシーンが思い出され参加して良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/28 |
Reviewed by: danaj
I never considered swimming with sharks until i came across this on the internet. I am glad i did. It was something different and pretty cool. it honestly feels like you are watching a video of the sharks swimming by. I don't know if it's always this way, but we were surrounded by at least 20 of them...very cool, and again, surreal. the crew of 2 was awesome and entertaining.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Marc
DID THIS OVER PRO BOWL WEEKEND....GREAT STAFF, FUN TIMES MEETING PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY & OF COURSE, A SIMPLY AWESOME EXPERIENCE 700+ FEET IN THE AIR....
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was an adveture of a life time. The crew was fantasitc and very understanding. I wasn't sure about going in the cage since it wasn't enclosed completely. But the crew was wonderful and understanding. Once they got me out in the water and the sharks started coming around I had an anxiety attack and didn't know if I could stay in the water very long. The crew members talked me through the whole experience and said they would pull me in I needed. But I needed to do one thning for them. Take a breath and go down to just look once. I did and was able to stay in the cage the whole time. This was an experience that I will never forget and would do again if have the chance.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/09 |
Reviewed by: mitsui hideaki
I had a great time, but I would appreciate it if you could include bathroom breaks and rest periods along the way.
とても楽しかったのですが、途中でトイレや休憩時間を入れていただけれるとありがたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/08 |
Reviewed by: くっきー
Overall, it was fun to run a lot, but my butt got chafed and hurt.
ともかく、たくさん走れて面白かったがお尻がすれて痛かった。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Kazuya
I've really enjoyed this bike tour.
It seems to be suited for beginner or intermediate.
If you are intermediate biker, don't miss the upper class course that you can request to the guide.
There are lots of bush, rock and the crossing point of the creek.
It's so fun!
You feel more fulfilled.
And Jereny, the guide was so nice guy.
He told us not only the course but also many histories about the ranch.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/06 |
Reviewed by: KB
This was my first time ever para-sailing. I went with my boyfriend and signed up for the standard package for 350ft. However, to our suprise, the boat man gave us all 3 couples on the boat the extreme package at no extra cost. It was awesome after all, at first I was hesistant of going so high up in the air because I have a slight fear of heights but, once your up there you dont feel it at all. So that was a great plus. They also offer photography on the boat so dont bother bringing your camera up there unless you have a water proof pack with a zoom lens. The only gripe we had was that we took that offer to have them help us photograph the ride, but his shutter was defective that day and our pictures didn't turn out. We went back to show them what happened and they refunded the cost to us. so overall i'll go again if i ever return to Hawaii
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Jamie & Bobby
Our tour guide Justin picked us up promptly outside our hotel when expected. He was very laid-back and friendly. We had a small group of 10. The bike ride was wonderful!! I would recommend it to everyone. Justin pointed out the must-see beaches (Pipeline, Sunset, Waimea) and north shore roadside eateries. North shore was unbelievable, unlike anything I've ever experienced. On the second half of the tour, we rode paddle boards which was also a blast! It was quite an upper body workout and was inexpensive too. Justin was very knowledgeable about the history of HI and kept us entertained during the drive. I would highly suggest everyone take this tour!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
The tour was cool. The guide was extremely knowledgeable which made the tour more enjoyable. The marine life was awsome. I did not get seasick!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/30 |
Reviewed by: a&k
I participated in the dive on January 17th at 11 AM. Unlike the day before when I was informed that the tour was canceled, we were blessed with good weather. The female staff at the pier explained, "Many people get seasick before we reach the open sea due to the high waves, so we sell motion sickness medication on board." It was a bit late for that! I was well-prepared and ready to participate. As expected from a surfing mecca, the boat heading out to sea experienced quite a bit of rolling and pitching. Many people started to feel unwell quite quickly. After a little over 10 minutes, we arrived at the location for the submarine's ascent. We had to wait on the rocking boat for about 15 minutes before boarding after the 10 AM dive guests disembarked. I realized that it’s better to board as late as possible from the front entrance so you can also see what’s happening from the cockpit. I recommend choosing a dive with live Japanese narration. Although the visibility wasn’t perfect, I was satisfied that I could see the blue sea at a depth of 30 meters where light still reached. After disembarking, the female staff at the pier said, "It seems most of the guests got seasick, but you all are okay." The waves were higher than they appeared, and it seems that the afternoon dive was canceled.
Since seasickness can ruin the experience of a dive, please make sure to take proper precautions against it before participating.
1/17日11時ダイプに参加。催行中止となったと聞かされた前日とは違い、好天に恵まれる。桟橋の女性係員が「波が高いので沖合に出るまでに船酔いする人が多いから、酔い止め薬を船内でも売っています」と説明。いまさら遅い!よ。当方準備万端整えて参加しているもんと余裕。サーフィンのメッカだけあって沖合に向かう船はそれなりのローリングとピッチング。はやくも気分を悪くする人多数。10分少々でサプマリン号の浮上場所に到着。10時ダイブの客を降ろした後に乗り込む事になるので揺れる船上で待機すること15分ほど経過。乗り込んで分かったことだが、先頭側入口からなるべく遅く乗る方が操縦席からの様子も見れて良いと思う。また、日本語のナレーションを生で聞ける回のダイブを選択するのがお勧めです。鮮明とはいかないながらも、30メートルの深さでも光が届き、青い海を覗くことが出来たので満足。下船後、桟橋の女性係員「ほとんどのお客さんが酔ったらしいけど、あなたたち大丈夫」と声をかけてきた。見た目以上に波が高く、その日の午後のダイブは催行中止になったらしい。
船酔いではせっかくのダイブも楽しめないので、船酔い対策をしっかりとして参加してください。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/25 |
Reviewed by: YY
Unlike other tours, there were fewer people, and I was very satisfied.
他のツアーと違って、人数も少なく、大変満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/24 |
Reviewed by: YY
There was hardly any rocking, and I didn't feel any seasickness, so I was able to enjoy myself. The food was great, with a whole lobster served, which made me very satisfied. If I had to say something, the photos taken were a bit expensive at $20... (This is the case at most main spots in Hawaii...)
ほとんどゆれることも無く、不安していた船酔いも全く無く、楽しむことができました。料理も、ロブスターが一匹まるまる出てきて、大満足。強いて言えば、いろいろと撮られた写真が20ドルと高い。。(ハワイの主なスポットではほとんどそうですが・・・。)
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/24 |
Reviewed by: YY
At the time of departure, I thought it would be canceled due to heavy rain, but the rain stopped during the hike, and we were able to go ahead with it. Because of the weather, we couldn't see the sunrise beautifully, but I thought the experience of climbing Diamond Head was valuable. We returned to the hotel before 8 AM, which was also a plus as it meant we didn't waste any time.
出発時は、大雨で中止かと思いましたが、登山中に雨はやみ、なんとか実施できました。日の出は、天気のせいもあり、綺麗にみることはできませんでしたが、ダイアモンドヘッドを登れる経験は貴重だと思いました。8時前にはホテルに戻ってきて、時間も無駄にならない点も良。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had so much fun touching a dolphin for the first time in my life, and even swimming with one! I also enjoyed the American-style dolphin show, as well as the penguin and sea lion shows, which I could watch freely. It was a day full of enjoyment!
生まれて初めてイルカをさわって、その上、イルカと一緒に泳げるなんて、とても楽しかったです!!!
アメリカっぽいイルカショーやペンギン、アシカのショーも
自由に見れたのでとっても満喫した1日を過ごせました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/17 |
Reviewed by: たかさん
I had a great time. I definitely recommend participating. Especially for those who love dolphins, try spending a wonderful time with the Royal Swim.
すごく楽しかったです。是非参加されることをおすすめします。
特にイルカが大好きな人はロイヤルスイムで素晴らしいひとときを過ごしてみて下さい。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The last time I went to Hawaii, I couldn't participate in this tour, so I was really looking forward to joining this time. After receiving various explanations, we entered the pool, and when the instructor called, two dolphins swam close to us. The dolphins were well-trained and performed tricks right in front of us, spinning around and jumping as instructed. I was also able to touch the dolphins' skin directly. The texture of their skin felt rubbery and smooth. After that, we took turns holding onto the dolphins' fins to swim together and experienced various activities, including getting a push from them. I had a very enjoyable time. If I have the opportunity again, I would love to participate.
前回ハワイに行った時にこのツアーに参加出来なかったので今回はぜひ参加したいと思っていました。
いろいろ説明を受けた後プールに入り、インストラクターが呼ぶと2頭のイルカが近くまで泳いできました。イルカ達はよく調教されており、インストラクターの言うとおりに目の前でクルクル回ったり、ジャンプしたり芸を披露しました。 また直接イルカの肌を触ることが出来ました。イルカの肌を触った感触はゴムみたいで、スベスベしていました。その後順番でイルカ達のヒレにつかり一緒に泳いだり、足を押してもらったりといろいろ体験が出来ました。とても楽しい時間が持てました。また機会がありましたら参加したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/06 |
Reviewed by: TAKA&MAMI
The first ride of 2009 was on January 2 at Gunstock Ranch on Oahu. We drove from Waikiki via H1 → R63 → R83 heading north, passed the Polynesian Cultural Center, and just a few minutes further on the left, we saw the sign for Gunstock Ranch. It takes a little over an hour from Waikiki. On the way, we stopped by Cloverleaf Ranch. Two summers ago, my family of four, including the kids, had our first trekking ride there, which made it a memorable ranch for us. After that, my husband and I started attending lessons at the riding club Crane, where we experience ups and downs in a small arena while practicing canter.
Oahu has a couple of beginner-friendly trekking options, but Gunstock Ranch offers an advanced trail ride, which we eagerly signed up for. Due to poor conditions from the rain the day before, we were suggested to switch to a safer scenic ride. However, after discussing our riding experience with our young and cute guide Stephanie, who had a wonderful smile, we were allowed to canter in a safe area. TAKA had just ridden 15 kilometers along the coastline at Frontier Riding Club in Hokkaido last fall. However, for MAMI, who was on her first outdoor ride, it started with a trot, but by the second and third times, she was able to do a more dynamic canter, which was a thrilling experience compared to the small arena.
The group that rode before us consisted of a mix of three and two people, and it seemed they were trekking at a beginner's pace. They likely make efforts to accommodate as many requests as possible for the riding tour based on group composition and negotiations. I am especially grateful to Stephanie, our guide this time!
2009年の初乗りは1月2日オアフ島のガンストック牧場でした。ワイキキからレンタカーでH1→R63→R83と経由北上し、ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターを過ぎさらに北上、5分も行かないところに左手にガンストック牧場の看板があります。ワイキキから1時間ちょっとってとこでしょうか。行きに途中クロレア牧場に立ち寄りました。2年前の夏、子供たちとともに家族4人で初トレッキング常歩乗馬し、乗馬にはまった記念すべき牧場です。その後、乗馬クラブのクレインに夫婦で通い狭い馬場で駈歩のレッスンに一喜一憂しています。オアフの乗馬ツアーは初心者向けのポコポコトレッキングは2~3ありますが、ガンストック牧場はアドバンスド・トレイル・ライドがあり勇んで申し込みました。前日の雨による悪コンディションのため、安全なシーニック・ライドへの変更を提案されましたが、とっても若くてキュートで笑顔の素敵な女性ガイドのステファニーに乗馬経験を話し、セーフティーな場所でキャンター(駈歩)OKってことになりました。TAKAは昨秋北海道のフロンティア乗馬クラブで海岸線を15キロ走ってきたところです。しかし初外乗のMAMIは最初トロット(速歩)でしたが、2回目3回目とどんどんダイナミックなキャンターが出て狭い馬場との違いに感動充実の時間となりました。私たちの前の時間に乗馬したグループは3+2人の2組の混合でしたが、ビギナーのペースでのトレッキングだったようです。グループ編成と交渉次第で可能な限りの希望通りの乗馬ツアーの実現に努力してくれるのでしょう。とくに今回ガイドをしてくれたステファニーには大感謝ですっ♪
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/05 |
Reviewed by: CAROLYN
What an AMAZING experience. Sharks close enough to touch! Definitely the highlight of our trip!
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first time riding a horse, but it was a well-trained horse, so it walked on its own without me having to do anything. It was such a cute horse.
乗馬は初めてでしたが、よく教育された馬なので何もしなくても歩いてくれました。とってもかわいい馬でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The view of Honolulu is amazing. When you turn around, you see the sparkling ocean and horizon. It felt like a dream.
Since Ala Moana is nearby, it's a great spot to visit for a short time before or after shopping. I recommend it for couples, families, and friends alike.
ホノルルが一望できて最高です。
後ろを向けばキラキラの海と水平線。夢のようでした。
近くにアラモアナがあるので買い物前後に短時間でできるし
カップル、ファミリー、友達同士みんなにお勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is one of the thing you must do in this life.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/02 |
Reviewed by: おきゃん
My husband participated, and it seems he had a great time. There were about ten participants, including three Japanese people, ranging from a 13-year-old girl to couples.
Three staff members assisted, and after a basic explanation, they took us to the shallow waters (it's really shallow; you can stand even when you go out quite far).
He mentioned that even beginners were able to stand on the board and ride the waves. My husband, who doesn't usually exercise, talked about having muscle pain in his arms in the afternoon, but he was smiling and happily saying, "It hurts~" (laughs).
They also sold photo data on a CD as a keepsake. It costs $30, but it includes photos of my husband riding the board, which made for some really fun memories. The photos also include others who participated in the school with us, adding to the wonderful memories.
I was on a different tour, so I didn't see it directly, but my husband was captured vividly on the board, riding the waves, and then... falling off the board, which made for lively conversations about the actual experience.
Since everyone participated, it was hard to take photos of ourselves. The CD also included beautiful photos of Hawaii beyond just that day's events, so I recommend purchasing it.
参加したのは、主人だったのですが、とても楽しかったようです。13歳の女の子からカップルまで、日本人3人を含む10名ほどの参加者がいたようです。
3人のスタッフが付いてくれ、基本的な説明のあと、遠浅(ほんとに遠浅の海です。えっと思う場所まで置きに出ても足がつきます)へボードを持っていきます。
初心者でもボードに立ち、波に乗ることができたとのことでした。日ごろ運動をしない主人は、午後から筋肉痛で腕が痛いと話していましたが、ニコニコと嬉しそうに「いたい~」と話していました(笑)
また、想い出になる写真のデータをCDで販売していました。30ドルとなりますが、主人がボードに乗っている姿を連写してくれている写真などが含まれているので、とても楽しい想い出の写真になりました。写真には、一緒にスクールに参加した方も含まれます。これもすてきな想い出になりました。
私は、別のツアーに参加していたため、直接様子を見ていないのですが、主人がボードに乗り、波に乗り、そして・・・ボードから落ちていく姿が克明に写されいて、実際の様子に話が盛り上がりました。
参加した全員が置きに出ますので、自分たちを写真にはなかなか撮れません。CDには、当日の様子以外にもハワイの素敵な写真が入っていましたので購入をお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/01 |
Reviewed by: おきゃん
On Christmas Day, the only place where horseback riding was available was Gunstock Ranch. Although the prices were elevated for the holiday, considering the Christian culture, it was quite appreciated.
There was no shuttle service from the hotel, so we rented a car with a navigation system and challenged ourselves to drive on the right side for the first time. The navigation guided us to our destination without any issues when we entered the address, and by being mindful of the central lane always being on the left, we found that driving wasn't too different from Japan. (I felt it was convenient to have the postal code handy since the navigation I used didn't have a search function by phone number, etc.)
Now, regarding the horseback riding, besides our family of four, there were also four family members from California and two couples participating.
The owner of Gunstock Ranch led the way, with his wife at the midpoint and his daughter (around elementary school age) bringing up the rear as we set off.
It was the first time for my husband, daughter, and son to ride horses, but there were no issues at all. The very smart horses followed commands for right, left, and gallop, taking us along nicely.
While it's common to see guides leading horses in enclosed areas, riding through the great outdoors while enjoying the scenery was truly delightful.
All instructions were in English, but they were easy to understand. We had a lot of fun participating.
I highly recommend it!
クリスマスの25日に唯一、乗馬が可能だったのがガンストック牧場でした。クリスマス料金になっていたのでコストパフォーマンスが良いとはいえませんでしたが、クリスチャンのお国柄を考えれば、ありがたいことしきりです。
ホテルとの送迎はありませんので、ナビ付きレンタカーを借り、初めての右側車線にもチャレンジ。
ナビは、住所の入力で目的地まで問題なく案内してくれましたし、常に左側に中央車線があることを意識して運転をすると、以外と日本と変わらずに運転ができます。
(ナビの利用には、郵便番号を控えておくと便利だと感じました。私が利用したナビは、電話番号などでの検索機能がなかったので・・・)
さて、肝心の乗馬ですが、私たち4人家族以外にも、4名のカリフォルニアから来た家族と、2名のカップルが参加していました。
ガンストック牧場のご主人が先導し、中間地点に奥さん、そして一番後ろには、娘さん(小学校中学年ぐらい)が付いて出発です。
主人、娘、息子は馬に乗るのは初めてでしたが、何の問題もなく、とても賢い馬は、右・左・ギャロップなどの指示に従ってちゃんと私たちを乗せてくれました。
柵の中で、管理者が引き馬をしてくれるケースはよく見ますが、大自然の中、景色を楽しみながらのお散歩乗馬、とても気持ちが良かったです。
説明は全て英語ですが、十分に聞き取りは可能です。
楽しく参加することができました。
お勧めですよ♪
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/01/01 |
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