Reviewed by: Sandra Nilsson
Very very nice! The sharks were much bigger than I thought! Professional and fun people having the tour
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/24 |
Reviewed by: S Lantz
This was my first time parasailing and it was a blast!! My husband and I will definitely do this again!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/20 |
Reviewed by: chiba
I recommend this for anyone who is not afraid of heights. You can get a great view of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea, and once you're up in the air, it's not as scary as you might think! The explanations are in English, but it's not a big problem if you don't understand them. As part of the service, you will fall into the sea once, so wearing a swimsuit and bringing a towel is essential. Also, it might be cold while you're waiting depending on the weather, so having a hoodie or something similar would be good.
高所恐怖症の方以外にはお勧めです。
ワイキキのホテル群やダイヤモンドヘッドが海上から一望できますし、上空に上がってしまえば思ったほど怖くないですよ!説明は英語ですが解らなくてもそれほど問題ありません。
サービスの一環?で一度海に落ちますので水着着用とタオルは必須です。あと待っている間天候によっては寒いかもしれませんのでパーカー等あればいいですね。
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/17 |
Reviewed by: GG
It was fun, but it was a very windy day! The seas were rough which made our parasailing very interesting! My husband, 6 year old and I flew together. I was squished in the middle and I also felt a bit sea sick. It wasn't as enjoyable as I thought because of the wind, but it was fun! The crew was wonderful!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I really enjoyed this trip, we didn't rent a car in Oahu and this was a great way to see the North Shore. We learned a great deal of Hawaiian history on the way up. And the town and Waimeia Beach are incredible. We snorkeled and swam in the waterfall at waimeia (?), it was a cool day but the water was temperate and so fresh - if you go to the waterfall swim in the lake surrounding it - its really wonderful. Bonzai Pipeline had no waves though so I'll have to go back in the winter.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Gave us a chance to spend more time at the North Shore (we stayed at Waikiki).
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/12 |
Reviewed by: ヨッシー
Departing directly by bus from the meeting point near the Waikiki accommodation, we enjoyed views of Diamond Head, the Kahala area, Hanauma Bay, and Sandy Beach along the way, arriving in about 30 minutes. There were Japanese staff members near the reception and at various points, which was reassuring.
This time, I participated in the Royal Swim. The program involved being pulled by the dorsal fins of two dolphins and a foot push program, which both seemed challenging and made me anxious about whether I could do it. However, when I waited in the posture that was explained to me beforehand, the dolphins smartly and perfectly coordinated their movements to pull and push me with great balance. It felt like the dolphins were playing with me, and I was once again impressed by their intelligence.
On the way back, the photos and DVD from today's interaction were a bit pricey, but they turned out great and serve as a wonderful keepsake. I think opportunities to interact with dolphins like this are rare in Japan, so I absolutely recommend experiencing it.
ワイキキ宿泊ホテル付近の集合場所から直行バスで出発。
途中、ダイヤモンドヘッド、カハラ地区、ハナウマ湾、
サンディビーチなど車窓から眺めながら、約30分で
到着。受付付近や所々に日本人のスタッフがいたので、
安心でした。
今回は、ロイヤル・スイムに参加しました。2頭のイルカ
ちゃんの背びれに摑まり引っ張ってもらうプログラムと
足の裏を押してもらうプログラム(フットプッシュ)は、
どちらとも難しそうで、自分にはできるか不安でしたが、
予め教えていただいた姿勢で待っているとイルカちゃんは、
賢く、しっかりとバランス良く2頭の息もぴったりと
ひっぱり、押してくれました。 イルカちゃんに
逆に遊んでもらっているようで、改めて賢さに脱帽でした。
帰りに今日のふれあいの写真とDVDはちょっと高めですが、写りはバッチリで記念になります。
これだけイルカちゃんとふれあう機会は日本では
なかなかないと思うので、絶対体験することを
お勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Amy
This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. I was kind of nervous but the staff makes you feel at ease. There were so many sharks and you get at least a half hour in the tank. It's a nice view from the boat when the other group is in the cage. Sharks are amazing and beautiful creatures. Make sure you take some Gravol before you go. I got very seasick and I usually don't ever get sick. I will definately be doing this activity again when I come to Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Shark Adventure was loads of fun! The only complaint we had was the rough condition of the sea... that's just the way it goes! Be aware that you will get tossed about inside the cage if the seas are rough, and be sure to take Dramamine.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
This was definately the highlight of our vacation. The thrill of being so close to the sharks is an awesome experience. Would highly recommend this adventure to everyone!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Nori
I went to the Royal Swim without transportation provided. There was no problem just handing over the voucher. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but it seemed the sun was strong. The dolphin-related facility requires a separate check-in, and while the counter and the explanatory video are available in Japanese, the instructions from the instructor in the pool are only in English.
I brought a waterproof camera, but it was not allowed in the pool. However, there was hardly any time to take photos as we were continuously engaged in activities. You can enjoy being pushed by the dolphins and holding onto their dorsal fins. The park staff takes photos of four different poses and also records videos at the same time. You can purchase the photos and DVD about an hour after the attraction ends at the souvenir shop. The DVD costs $49 and includes all participants. (If there are many people, it seems they divide into teams, so this means for that team.) The photos were similarly priced for four images. Overall, it feels more like enjoying the attraction rather than being healed by the dolphins.
送迎なしのロイヤルスイムに行ってきました。
バウチャーを渡すだけで問題はありません。
あいにく曇り空でしたが日差しは強かったようです。
イルカ関連施設は別途チェックインが必要で、こちらのカウンターと
事前に説明のビデオは日本語で対応してもらえますが、プールの中で
インストラクターからの指示は英語のみとなります。
防水プロテクター付きカメラを持って行きましたが、プールには持ち込み
不可でした。しかし写真を撮っている暇はないくらい次々とアクションを
こなしていきます。
イルカに押してもらったり、背ビレにつかまったりと楽しめます。
全部で4つのポーズをパークのスタッフが写真撮影し、同時に動画撮影も
しています。お土産屋さんでアトラクション終了1時間後くらいに
写真とDVDが購入できます。DVDは49$で参加者全員が映っています。
(人数が多い場合にはチーム分けするようで、そのチーム分という意味)
写真も4枚で同じくらいの値段でした。
全体的にはイルカに癒されるというより、アトラクションを楽しむという
感覚に近いです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/01 |
Reviewed by: JRM from Pa.
My wife and I loved the shark encounter! Exhilarating but not dangerous. The staff was knowledgeable and good spirited. We are in our mid 50's - have done lots of stuff and this was truly unique. Besides loads of sharks we also saw a couple whales. Recommend you bring a water proof camera [taking digital videos and pulling frames for desired stills works best], go early because the water is usually calmer, and go on an empty stomach. The time in the cage went too fast me!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/01 |
Reviewed by: April
The parasailing was a lot of fun. You go up and you sit in the sky for about eight minutes. The views are amazing, but your time seems a little short. It's very relaxing though, and the staff was definatly having fun with their job. The only thing that was a little surprising was the fact that they advertised literally exactly how much they were expecting to be tipped. At least $20. Other then that it was alot of fun.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooners
We didn't get any refreshments. And we recommend that you bring your own snorkling gear. Other than that we had an AWESOME time!! This is such an experience. I love sharks and this is as close as you can get with out being eaten...hahaha. We loved that there were so many sharks. We took so many pics and video's. We will be back again to do this!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/22 |
Reviewed by: M & Mrs. M
Complete adrenaline rush!!! Would definitely go again and again!!! This coming from first timers!!! Although the water was very choppy, you felt safe in the cage. Just remember to be on the safe side, keep your feet and hands in the cage. You spend more than enough time with the sharks. The guides were friendly and informative. As we were leaving, a booby bird flew in and decided to hang out on the cage. We were also able to see a school of dolphins swimming by. We never did get anything to drink so, you might want to bring a bottle of water along. They also sell a Shark Encounter T-shirt which is pretty cool to wear and it let's everyone know of your experience. Remember to bring a waterproof camera as you'll want to take up-close pictures of the sharks!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/20 |
Reviewed by: JJK
A very fun time with a nice tour guide and his family. Unique stops on the North SHore that most tour companies just drive by. Highly Recommended!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/19 |
Reviewed by: ナンシー
Just before boarding, the trip was canceled due to poor visibility in the water, which affected the next schedule, but I was able to board the next day. It was my first experience, so I was excited. The boat ride to the submarine, feeling the sea breeze, was enjoyable and refreshing. However, the underwater view was not as clear as I had expected. I had imagined a slightly clearer sea. Overall, I think it's an experience worth trying at least once.
乗船する寸前で海中の視界不良で中止になり、次の
スケジュールへ影響しましたが、次の日に乗船する事が
できました。初めての経験でしたのでワクワクでした。
海風を浴びて潜水艦までの船も楽しく、気持ち良かったです。但し、海中は期待したよりきれいに見えませんでした。
もう少し、きれいな海を想像していたのですが。
まあ、全体的には1度は体験してみるべきと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The experience was great.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/12 |
Reviewed by: てらしん
This was my fifth time in Hawaii, but it was my first visit to Sea Life Park. I had participated in dolphin watching tours before, but this tour was incredibly satisfying. I was able to see, touch, and even kiss the dolphins up close. At first, I thought, "This is a bit expensive," but considering the experience I had, I felt it was worth it. The staff hardly spoke any Japanese at all. They talked about the precautions when interacting with the dolphins, but I understood very little. Most of the participants were American, and I managed to follow along by mimicking them. One thing I learned was that you should not touch the dolphins' eyes. I was a bit confused at times, but the dolphins were so adorable. It made me feel very happy. Next time I go to Hawaii, I want to have even more experiences at Sea Life Park.
5回目のハワイでしたが初めてシーライフパークに行きました。以前にもイルカを見るツアーなどに参加した事がありましたがこのツアーは大満足でした。まじかにイルカを見れ、触れ、キスまで・・・。最初は”少し高いなー”と思っていましたがこれだけの体験をできるなら安いと思いました。飼育係りの方は全くと言うくらい日本語はできません。イルカと接する注意点などを話していましたがほとんど解りませんでした。参加者もほとんどアメリカ系の人でその人達の見よう見真似で何とかなりました。一つ解った事はイルカの目に触れてはいけないという事くらいでした。色々戸惑いましたがやはりイルカはとっても可愛かったです。とても幸せな気分になりました。今度ハワイに行ったらシーライフパークでもっと色々な体験をしてみたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Nora
The parasailing staff were awesome! It was a first time experience for my mother and boyfriend and they made it wonderful. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. They even offered a kamaaina rate to my father which allowed him to be on the boat with us. He really enjoyed that. We will definitely do it again someday and recommend to friends and family.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Mike, Spokane Washington
We enjoyed the parasailing part of the activity and the transport bus was timely and clean, but the overally experience was tainted by the heavy handed demand for $20.00 tips. Like having dinner at a nice restaurant where the waiter recommends/demand to know the amount of your intended tip before he/she recommending the catch of the day.
the blatant tip demand unfortunately tainted an othewise nice activity. We did tip and would have without the demand for tip, but the demand made me feel unwelcome. wouldnt come back only because of that.
other than that it was as advertised and enjoyable. maybe you dont care or want repeat business. mike.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
You can challenge yourself at various heights, but since I was there, I signed up for the highest one. I did a similar activity in Saipan before, but this one goes really high up!
I briefly thought about what would happen if I fell...
But honestly, the view was amazing, and I was able to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the air.
色々な高さに挑戦できますが、せっかくなので一番高いのに申し込みました。
以前サイパンで同様のアクティビティーをしたのですが、これはとにかく高くまで上がります!
落ちたら・・・
とか一瞬思いますが、ホント景色も最高で、ゆっくりと空中散歩を楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Elaine
All of the staff at Hans Hedemann are just wonderful, from the driver, to the instructor at the shop, all the instructors in the ocean, and even the cameraman! Everyone was just so friendly, laughing and smiling, and making sure we were having a good time. My fiance and I had an awesome time and would recommend this surf school to everybody. The pictures came out great, thank you camera man!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Mark J
It was very memorable. The guy who picked us up from our hotel was entertaining. He has a little pet love bird in his van. He let us hold it and take pics with it. Our guide on the boat was funny too. He took pics on my camera and his (for purchase). Very friendly staff.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a two-hour horseback ride, but it went by in no time. At first, I was nervous about whether I could control the horse, but those worries were completely unnecessary. The horses were very well-trained and would speed up or walk in line with the instructor's whistle, following the horse in front of them. There was no need to control them at all; in fact, the horses might have found it annoying if given strange commands.
As I got used to it, I had the opportunity to look around and learned about the filming locations of things like Jurassic Park. The instructions were mostly in English, but when they saw Japanese people, they would ask if it would be better to give instructions in Japanese. So, there’s no need to worry about the language.
Surrounded by wonderful nature, you will surely come to love Hawaii from a different perspective.
2時間の乗馬でしたがあっという間でした。最初は馬をコントロールできるかと緊張していましたがそんな心配はまったくいりませんでした。というのも馬がとてもよく訓練されていてインストラクターの口笛で歩調を速めたりきちんと列になって歩いてくれて前の馬についていってくれます。コントロールする必要はまったくありませんでした。かえって馬のほうが変な指示を出されて迷惑だったでしょう。
慣れてくると周りを見る余裕が出てきてジュラシックパークなどの撮影されたところとシーンを教えてくれます。
基本的に英語ですが、日本人を見ると日本語で指示したほうがいいか聞いてくれます。言葉の心配は大丈夫でしょう。
素晴らしい自然に囲まれてきっとまた別の観点でハワイが好きになるでしょう。
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Becky from Southern Calif
Parasailing with X-treme Parasailing was a wonderful activity. I thought it would be scary, but in actuality it was a very relaxing experience that I'll never forget. If you listen to the instructions the crew give you, your ride up and back down will be smooth and comfortable. Once in the air, you will experience a wonderful peace as you float high above the water.
I would highly recommend this activity to a wide range of people. We had a 3rd grader and a 62 year old on our boat, and each of them LOVED their parasailing experience. The crew was fun and put every one who was a little nervous at ease with their years of experience and humorous comments. Tipping was optional, and in no way did the crew make me feel like I HAD to tip. I was, however, happy to tip them for the great job they did!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Tara
This was my second time parasailing and it was great :)
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/22 |
Reviewed by: ハワイでは必ず乗馬ファミリー
We are a family that always goes horseback riding in Hawaii. So far, we have ridden in one place on Kauai, three places on Oahu, one place on Molokai, one place on Maui, and one place on the Big Island. This year, we were planning to go horseback riding on Lanai, but we learned that Gunstock Ranch started offering rides last year. Considering the time saved by not having to travel to another island, we quickly booked an afternoon ride online.
After passing through Kahuku from the North Shore, we spotted the sign on the right after about five minutes! We turned right and climbed a bit up the mountain, arriving at a ranch that was completely untouched by tourism. Immediately, friendly dogs and sheep came to greet us. We made our way past the horses that were grazing in the back and found the guides, all of whom were women. After chatting, we learned that they were Mrs. Smith, the ranch owner, her daughter, and a part-time worker from Colorado who came to study at a university in Hawaii.
Although they didn't speak any Japanese, it felt like visiting a neighbor's house for check-in, creating a very homey atmosphere. As we started riding, it felt as if we had chartered the entire experience just for our family. We passed through the rodeo practice area and the training area for the horses, navigating through trees that made us feel like we were in an orchard. While riding, we picked and ate guava, and after climbing for an hour, we reached a viewpoint overlooking the North Shore, Kahuku, and the northeastern sea. We took commemorative photos and videos with this beautiful scenery as our backdrop, watching the sunset behind the mountains as it illuminated the southern part of Kahuku while chatting with our guide on the way back down to the ranch center in 30 minutes.
I wouldn't recommend this for first-time overseas riders, but for those who are tired of touristy horseback riding and can speak a little English, I think this is the best place on Oahu. We were treated to a beautiful sunset that made us forget we were even on Oahu.
ハワイでは必ず乗馬をするファミリー家族です。今までにカウアイ島で1箇所、オアフ島で3箇所、モロカイ島で1箇所、マウイ島で1箇所、ハワイ島で1箇所、今年はラナイ島で乗馬でもしようと計画していたところ、ここガンストック牧場で昨年からやり始めたとの情報を得、わざわざ離島まで行って乗馬することを考えればかなりの時間の節約と考えさっそくネットでアフタヌーン乗馬を予約。ノースからカフクを通り過ぎ約5分ぐらいで右手に看板発見!右折して山側にすこし登るとまったく観光化されていない牧場のたたずまい、早速人懐こいワンちゃんや羊がよって来て歓迎ムード、奥へ放牧されている馬さんたちをよけながら先に進みガイドさん?たちを発見、みなさん女性でお話をしたら牧場主のスミス婦人とそのお嬢さんとコロラド州からハワイの大学へ来たアルバイトのお嬢さんの3人でした。まったく日本語は通じませんがまるでとなりの家へ遊びに行きチェックインも、アットホームな感じ、早速乗馬し我々家族だけのまるでチャーターしたみたいな一行は一路ロデオ練習場や馬を乗馬用になれさせる練習場を通り過ぎ山へ谷へ果樹園と思わせる木々の中を通り過ぎ馬上からグアバをもぎとり食べながら又山へ、1時間も登ると北はノースショアーからカフクそして北東の海海、この景色をバックに記念写真とビデオを撮り、山陰にかくれた太陽の夕日が先のカフクの南を照らすのを見ながらガイドとおしゃべりをしながら牧場中心地へ30分で下山。初めての海外乗馬の方にはお勧め出来ないが、観光乗馬に飽きた方、少し英語がお話できる方にはオアフ島では1番良いところと思います。オアフ島にいる事を忘れてしまいそうなきれいなサンセットを見させていただきました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Sandy
This was an awesome experience. You can't get any closer than this to live sharkes in the oceans. I could have reached out and touch them - but highly discouraged to do so.
This is an awesome experience and a great way to view sharks in thier own natural environment. Very graceful and peaceful to watch.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: ErikanMichael
this is definitely not for the faint of heart! Although sharks do NOT like to eat humans (as it is commonly believed)! It is very exhilarating to watch them all around you. We would recommend it to anyone looking to have the experience of their lives!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
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