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Premium Submarine Tour was very cool, well worth the extra money. Seating was comfortable. Tour guide very informative, easy to understand. My only complaint is we had a couple of smaller kids on the sub, they put on the headphones and sang most of the tour. We were able to see some pretty amazing ocean life, including a very large sea turtle, and a sting ray!
Would recommend for early in your vacation! We did this tour in the afternoon after the Whale watching breakfast cruise. We were also able to move up our reservation 2 hours just by stopping at the tent at the Hawaiiam Hilton, no extra charge!

Only two groups (a total of four people) participated, so we had the hammocks to ourselves, which felt like a great deal. It might be due to winter, but the weather wasn't the best, and it was a bit chilly while sailing. However, the water wasn't as cold as I expected, and the sea was very clear, making snorkeling enjoyable. I knew from reviews that fins weren't provided, so I brought my own. Not only fins, but we were also allowed to bring our own food and drinks.

It seemed they scattered some bait before snorkeling, as there were plenty of fish. While there weren't many colorful fish, there were a lot of them, and I was really impressed when I first entered the water. Additionally, there were many sea turtles. They weren't at all wary when I approached, and I was able to swim alongside them for a little while.

Seeing Waikiki from offshore and watching the catamaran raise and lower its sails made for a great experience.

参加は二組（計４名)だけで、ハンモックの上を半分ずつ、貸切状態で、お得感がありました。
冬なので仕方ないかもしれませんが、お天気がいま一つで、セーリング中は少し寒かったです。
でも、思ったより水は冷たくなく、海の透明度も高く、シュノーケリングは楽しめました。体験談からフィンの貸し出しがないのがわかっていたので、自分でフィンを持参しました。フィンだけでなく、食べ物や飲み物も持ち込みＯＫでした。
シュノーケリング前に餌を撒いてくれたようで、魚がたくさんいました。カラフルな魚はいなかったのですが、とにかくいっぱいいて、初めに海に入った時は感動でした。
そして、海亀もたくさんいました。近寄ってもちっとも警戒せず、少しだけ一緒に泳げました。
ワイキキ沖からワイキキを見れて、カタマランの帆を張ったりしまったりも見れたので、良い体験ができました。

It was fun, but it would have been better if there had been a shuttle service to the ranch! Taking the city bus was enjoyable in its own way, though... The guide only spoke English, so if you can't speak English, you might miss out on the explanations. Still, it was definitely enjoyable.

楽しかったのですが、やはり牧場までの送迎があった方が良かったですね！市バスで行ったのもそれはそれでたのしかったのですが…
ガイドさんも英語オンリーだったので、英語が話せないと説明がわかりませんでした。
それでも十分楽しめます。

Swimming with dolphins was amazing.
It might be even better if you go with kids!
There are a lot of bugs, so you'll get bitten. Don't forget insect repellent.

イルカと一緒に泳ぐ・・最高でした。
子供と一緒に行くと最高かも！
虫が多くて刺されます。虫除けを忘れずに。。

I would not characterize this center as a place to do serious information seeking about a culture, but it sure was fun and I learned enough to know it was at least good in what it selected. Yes, the most impressive thing was the stage show, and especially the ending. The story was a rather neat way of combinding all the island cultures and their unique features and similarities. The performers were wonderful.
On the negative side, not many and mostly resolved, our tickets should have included our meal and did not, so needed to be corrected. The food was OK, certainly not great.But there were a few " authentic dishes" that seemed and were more tasty, if only they had been more identified and described.
Sometimes the students hired seemed less than knowledgable or interested in their jobs.Others were wonderful. How do you review them?
And finally, because our tickets needed to be reissued, we ended up in the nosebleed section, which would have been fine, except that the air cond

Since we had booked a morning activity without transportation, we started by renting a car. We were waiting at the rental car counter with plenty of time, but there was a commotion with a white woman... and before we knew it, over an hour had passed, leaving us with a very tight departure. We arrived just two minutes before the activity started (cold sweat).

The activity was all in English, which made me a bit anxious, but we first watched a five-minute horse riding explanation video in Japanese.

As we began riding, it was Christmas, so the horses were wearing reindeer hats, which was adorable. A family of Black participants was there, and they were riding very large, calm horses, but because I am small, I was on a pony? A young horse? It was quite a spirited one (sweat), not listening to me, running off on its own, arguing with the lead horse, and starting to eat (laughs). I was gripping the reins, worried about being thrown off for two hours, and my hands were soaked with sweat. The scenery was stunning, as expected for a movie set. And at the end, we discovered a climbing goat?! I was so happy to see it for the first time.

送迎なしの朝一のアクティビティを申し込んでいたので、私達はレンタカーを借りる所から始まりました。
余裕を持ってレンタカーの窓口で並んでいたのですが、なにやらもめてる白人女性が・・・そのまま１時間以上が過ぎ、かなりギリギリの出発となりました。
到着したのはアクティビティ開始２分前（冷汗）
アクティビティはすべて英語との事で若干の不安がありましたが、始めに日本語での乗馬解説ビデオを５分間くらい見ます。
いざ乗馬開始。クリスマスと言う事もあり馬がトナカイの帽子をかぶっていて可愛かったです。
一緒に参加された黒人さん家族の方は体がすごく大きく、どっしりした落ち着きのある馬に乗られていましたが、私の体が小さいからなのかポニー？子馬？のような馬で、かなりのじゃじゃ馬で（汗）言うことを聞いてくれないし、勝手に走り出すし、リードしてくれる馬と喧嘩をするし、食事をはじめるし（笑）、私は２時間振り落とされないかドキドキしながら手綱を握る手が汗びっしょりでした。景色は映画に使用されるだけあって素晴らしいものでした。なんと最後に木登りヤギ？を発見！！初めて見たので嬉しかったです。

This is a beautiful attraction and great for first timers. Persons visiting must be able to walk and climb long distances. The view is great!

I participated with my 1.5-year-old child. My child enjoyed it very much without being afraid of the dolphins, and even after returning to Japan, they are delighted to hold and look at the photos taken with the dolphins. There aren't many opportunities to get so close to dolphins elsewhere, so it was a very good experience.

There are not many activities available for families with small children, so I highly recommend it.

The Sea Life Park itself might feel a bit lacking for adults, but the children were thrilled to see various sea creatures up close.

1歳半の子供と参加しました。
子供もイルカを怖がることなくとっても楽しんていて、日本に帰ってからも、イルカさんと撮った写真をお気に入りで手にとって喜んでいます
他ではなかなかこんなにまじかにイルカに触れる機会もないのでとても良い経験になりました
小さい子供さんが居ると 参加出来るアクティビティも少ないですしオススメです

シーライフパーク自体も大人には少し寂しい施設かもしれませんが、子供は色々な海の生き物たちが間近に見られて大喜びでした

It was a short time, but it became a really fun memory!! You can touch and kiss the dolphins. Swimming with them is so exciting!!

短い時間だったけど、すごく楽しい思い出になりました！！
イルカに触ったり、キスしたりもできます。
泳ぐのは大興奮です！！

The scenery was truly wonderful, and I enjoyed it even more than I imagined. I think going on a tour is more cost-effective and less of a hassle, but for those who want to leisurely enjoy horseback riding, I recommend the 2-hour course. (It goes by in no time.) I would love to do it again.

景色が本当にすばらしく、想像以上に楽しめました。
ツアーで行ったほうが値段や手間的にはお得かと思いますが、乗馬をのんびり楽しみたい人は2時間コースがオススメです。（あっという間です）
また、リピートしたいです。

There was no pickup, but The Bus was sufficient. For us, who practice equestrianism in Japan, this ranch was the best and made us so happy. It felt like being a cowboy. The staff were friendly (American).
On the way back, I think it would be great to get off at Kahuku and enjoy shrimp, corn, and more!

ピックアップは無いけれどThe Bus で充分行けました。日本で馬術している私達にとって、これ程嬉しい牧場は最高でした。カーボーイ気分です。スタッフも親切（アメリカン）。
帰りはカフクで降りてシュリンプ、コーンなど召し上がったら良いと思うわ！！

We participated as a group of seven: my parents, my brother and his wife with their 2-year-old son, my sister, and myself.
- My brother and his wife, along with their son, participated in the Encounter program.
- My parents (in their 60s) observed the Encounter.
- My sister and I joined the Adventure program.

I was worried about whether everyone would be able to travel together, but since we booked programs at similar times, we were able to take the same bus for both the outbound and return trips, allowing us to enjoy the park together.

The dolphins were incredibly cute, and I was so moved! My 2-year-old nephew cried the whole time, though (laughs).

The shows and feeding experiences were fulfilling, and we had plenty of fun even outside of the scheduled programs.

By the way, there was also a foreigner participating in the Adventure program alone. I think it's a wonderful park that anyone can enjoy! ★

両親、弟夫婦＆2歳の甥っ子、妹、私の７人で参加しました。
●弟夫婦＆甥っ子＝エンカウンター参加
●両親（６０代）＝エンカウンターの見学
●妹＆私＝アドベンチャーに参加
と、わけて申し込みました。

全員一緒に送迎してくれるか心配でしたが、近い時間帯のプログラムで申し込んだら、行きも帰りも、同じ時間のバスにしてもらえたので、園内もみんなで一緒に行動することができました。

イルカがとにかく可愛くって感激です♪２歳の甥っ子はずっと泣いていましたが(笑)


ショーや餌やりも充実していて、プログラム以外の時間も十分楽しめました。

そういえば、アドベンチャーには１人で参加している、外国人の方もいらっしゃいましたよ。
誰でも楽しめる素敵なパークだと思います★

This horse ride was all it was promised to be!! We rode on the beach for a good long time! My family and I were looking to do horseback riding that wasn't just on a land trail. Staff was friendly and helpful.
A little more expensive compared to the other locations on the island, but the horses are wonderful and location by the beach makes it even better!

We participated as a family of three. We were able to kiss and shake hands with the dolphins, and it was our first opportunity to interact with them, which was moving. We also signed up for the interaction with the sea lions, so we enjoyed it even more. Next time, we will challenge ourselves with the Dolphin Adventure.

家族３人で参加いたしました。イルカとキスしたり、握手したりすることができてまた、イルカとふれあう機会ははじめてで、感動しました。
またプラスエイとの触れ合いも申し込んでいたのでさらに楽しめました。この次はドルフィンアドベンチャーにチャレンジします。

i had a great time with the shark adventure crew. the staff was very funny and gave lots of information! the sharks were amazing but didnt come to close to the cage when i was in there which i was hoping to see. if u are going with a large group of people u dont get to be in the water long either which i though it would be 30min but only ended up 15 min at most, but all in all great experience and i would do it again and i recommend it to anyone who visits the island.

First, you board a boat that takes you to the submarine anchored offshore. It sways quite a bit, and there are seats on the first and second floors. After we started moving, the staff provided guidance in English for the second floor. Since it was crowded, we moved to the second floor, which was both thrilling and a bit scary because of the intense swaying. When we finally reached the second floor, I felt a sense of joy.

When transferring to the submarine, it wasn't scary at all, and once on board, the swaying wasn't too bad, allowing us to enjoy observing the underwater scenery. However, if you're prone to motion sickness, it's definitely advisable to take medication.

I was expecting announcements in Japanese, but they were only in English and Chinese. There were headphones in front of the seats, and Japanese could be heard on channel 4. When I saw the pre-boarding instructions, it mentioned a Japanese explanation, but I ended up feeling disappointed.

まず最初に、沖に停泊している潜水艦まで行く船に乗せられるます。それがかなりの揺れで、一階席と二階席が有るのですが、二階席は走りだしてから係りの人が英語で案内します。
私たちは混んでいたので二階に移りましたが、それが怖いの怖くないの・・・　揺れ方が半端じゃないからスリルがあって二階にたどり着いた時は嬉しかったです。
潜水艦に乗り移るときは怖くないし、乗ってしまうと揺れも
そんなでもなく楽しく海の中を観察できました。
ただ、酔う人は薬は必ず飲んだ方が良いです。
館内の案内は日本語を期待したのに、英語と中国語のみ。
座席の前にヘッドホンがあり日本語は４チャンネルで聞けました。事前説明を見たときに日本語の説明と書いてありましたが
期待して損をしました。

Attended this hike as a family with small children (ages 4&7) and this was a perfect morning outing! The hike was paved and only a moderate incline, and the views along the way up and from the top are remarkable!

Unfortunately the tides were not perfect for the blowhole to really be going, but we did get to see some spray and the kids enjoyed it as well.

Overall, a very professionally run operation with great pickup and dropoff services. The hike was a nice way to get out and see other sights!

I was scared, but she was really happy, so I'm satisfied.

自分は恐かったが彼女はすごくよろこんでいたので満足です。

I went during the New Year. It was New Year's Day. It was the first tour of the morning. On the way, we were able to see whales. The boat circled around the area where the whales were, and I was excited as we kept following the whales. I was thrilled because I had hoped for whale watching rather than a submarine tour. The submarine was also fun with sharks, turtles, and colorful fish.

お正月に行ってきました。
元旦です。
朝一番のツアーでした。
行きにクジラを見ることができました。
船もクジラが居る付近をぐるりと輪を描くように回ってくれてズーっとクジラを追うような感じで興奮しました。
私は潜水艦よりクジラウォッチングを希望していたので感激でした。
潜水艦もサメ・カメ・魚色とりどり楽しかったです。

We had no idea what to do the last day of our vacation, I am so glad the staff at Hawaiiactivities.com mentioned "Well why don't you guys do some Parasailing!"... this activity totally reeked of AWESOMENESS!!

This was my wife's first time parasailing, she screamed, but she loved it!. We had a terriffic time! The crew was great and even let my wife drive the boat around the Waikiki Coastline.

The highlight of my trip was definitely kissing the dolphins—it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Also surprisingly fun was getting splashed during the dolphin show when the dolphins jumped. While you can experience this at aquariums in Japan now, being splashed from several meters above is a whole different level of excitement!

And the photo is of the dolphin stroller... this is also super popular with the kids (make sure to leave an ID when you borrow it, and don't forget to get it back when you return it!).

一番の目的だったイルカさんとキッスは一生もんですよ！
それと意外におもしろかったのはイルカショウのイルカのジャンプにあわせて思いっきり水をかぶるところ。　最近は日本の水族館でも体験できるけど、数ｍも上からかぶるのは迫力がかなり違いますよ！　それと写真はイルカのベビーカー・・・これも子供達に大人気（借りる際は身分証明書を預ける。帰りに証明書を返してもらうのを忘れずに！）

We participated in a New Year's Eve luau show with a total of nine people, including my husband's parents and my family. It was a really lovely spot by the lagoon where we could see the sunset, which was different from our usual experiences.

The show's excitement captivated my one-year-old son, who even started dancing. My parents also moved closer to the stage and seemed to have a great time.

As for the buffet, it included traditional Hawaiian dishes and sushi rolls, making it easy for everyone from children to the elderly to enjoy. However, I wouldn't say the taste was extraordinary.

Unfortunately, the staff's efficiency wasn't very good, and we had to wait quite a while from gathering to getting to our dining seats, which was tough for my son.

Overall, I think it was a good experience since we were able to enjoy it as a family.

夫の両親、私の家族合計９名で大晦日のルアウショーに参加しました。普段とはちがいラグーンサイドでの、夕陽が見えるとっても素敵な場所でした。
ショーの迫力は1歳になる息子も興味しんしんで、踊りだすほど。私の両親もステージ近くまで移動し、相当楽しめた様子でした。
ブッフェの味と内容ですが、ハワイの伝統的な食事や海苔巻もあり、子供からお年寄りまで食べやすいものでした。お味は、感動的とまでは言えません。
ただ、スタッフの手際があまり良くなかったのか、集合から、食事の席までかなりの時間並び、息子には辛かったです。
総合的には、家族で楽しめたので良かったと思います。

It was great to see traditional Hawaiian dance easily near Honolulu. It was more impressive than I had imagined, and I was very satisfied.

ホノルルの近くでお手軽にハワイの伝統的な踊りがみれて大変良かったです。想像していたより見ごたえがあり満足しました。

I participated in the encounter with my 6-year-old child. Since it was January, I was concerned about the water temperature and chose the 11 AM session, but even then, the water felt a bit cold.

At first, the dolphins were not in a good mood, and every time a few people in the group kissed or shook hands, there were breaks and dolphin changes. However, despite the time running over, everyone was able to kiss and shake hands properly.

There was a 2-year-old child in the same group who was scared and cried the whole time. The dolphin's sounds and splashes seemed to frighten him, and the staff worked hard to calm him down, but unfortunately, he ended up crying until the end and couldn't touch the dolphin. I think it would be better for very timid children to be informed beforehand that dolphins are not scary before participating.

Sea Life Park is a very beautiful aquarium, and all the signs are written in Japanese, so it's a comfortable place for families with children to enjoy. Additionally, you can enjoy various wonderful views on the round-trip tour bus that you can't see in Waikiki.

６歳の子供と一緒にエンカウンターに参加しました。
1月だったので、水温が気になり11時からの回にしましたが、
それでも少し水温は冷たく感じられました。

はじめはイルカの機嫌が悪く、グループの数人がキスをしたり握手をしたりするたびに、
休憩が入ったりイルカの交代があったりしましたが、
時間が押してもきちんと全員キスをしたり握手をしたりできました。

同じグループの中に怖くてずっと泣いている2歳くらいのお子さんがいましたが、
イルカは鳴き声やバタ足が怖いそうで、スタッフの方が一生懸命泣きやまそうとしていましたが、
残念ながら結局最後まで泣きやまず、触る事ができなかったようです。
あまり怖がりのお子様には、事前にイルカが怖くないことを説明してあげてから参加した方が良いと思います。

シーライフパークはとても綺麗な水族館で、標識もすべて日本語で書いてあるので、子供連れには安心して楽しめます。
また往復のツアーバスの中で、ワイキキでは見られないような素敵な景色もいろいろと楽しめます。

Touching and kissing the dolphins was fun. I wish there was a family discount. I would like to participate again.

イルカとのタッチやキス。楽しかったです。家族割引的なものがあればなぁ。また参加したいです。

Well, the elderly couple said they enjoyed it.

まぁ~楽しめたと年寄り夫婦は言ってました。

Hawaiian traditional feast "LUAU."
This time, I participated on New Year's Eve.
The luau here is very accessible since it's located in Waikiki, so you can feel safe even without transportation.

Additionally, from the lagoon venue, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Last time, I attended another luau held in a location farther from Waikiki, but unlike that one, there were no attractions we could participate in (like lei making or games), and the setup was more about enjoying a buffet-style meal while watching the show.

In terms of experiencing a luau for the first time, I think this is a luau that you can enjoy easily with its accessibility and food.

I definitely recommend this activity for anyone visiting Hawaii!

ハワイ伝統の宴「LUAU」。
今回は大晦日の夜に参加しました。
ここのルアウは、ロケーションもワイキキ内なため、とても行きやすく送迎がなくても安心です。

また、会場であるラグーンからは、ちょうどサンセットが綺麗に見えます☆

前回はワイキキから離れた場所で開催されている、他のルアウに参加したのですが、そちらのように自分たちが参加できるアトラクション(レイメイキングやゲーム等)はなく、ショーを観ながらビュッフェスタイルの食事を楽しむ構成になっていました。

初めてのルアウを体験するという意味では、アクセスのし易さや食事等、気軽に楽しめるルアウだと思います。

是非ハワイを訪れた人には体験してもらいたいアクティビティです♪

This was a very exciting experience for our girls. We all loved every minute of it and the guys who took us were awesome.

It was OK. No transportation goes to this activity to start with, so you have to rent a car to get there. They ask you to be the 1/2 hour early, but there is no good reason why because they tell you to go take a walk and are late anyway. The reason you need to bring a swim suit is to use their pool. It has nothing to do with the ride which is nose to tail and they not only would not late us take a camera but never volunteered to take any for us. The woman who seemed to run the tour had no personality at all. But the scenery was awesome :)

I watched the show from the Premium Circle on New Year's Eve. The show was packed with content and very enjoyable. I think it was also great in terms of experiencing the local culture.

大晦日のプレミアムサークルでショー観覧しました。ショーは内容盛りだくさんでとても楽しかったです。現地の文化に触れるという意味でもとてもよかったと思います。