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 |
Reviewed by: Not to miss!
The first major activity my friends and I did during our 4 day stay on Oahu and I have to say it was an amazing time, and definitely worth the experience.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: John H
My sister and I had a great time and would love to do it again in the future. There were more sharks than we thought and they were great to look at, thanks
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a unique experience. I was lucky enough to hear the whales while under water!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Terry
This was our first trip to Hawaii, and we wanted to make sure that we don't miss North Shore, but didn't want to take a typical sightseeing tour on a huge bus with 50 other people. This tour turns out to be a great one with a lot of personal touch. We were able to enjoy a full day on Waimea Bay, just relaxing, snorkeling, swimming, etc. A perfect day on the north shore. We were also able to check out the Haleiwa Town to do some shopping. There are a lot of artists living there to sell their beautiful arts. Highly recommended!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We had booked a submarine tour for five family members, but on the day of the tour, the weather was bad, and we had to either cancel or reschedule. We were able to change it to another day at 9 AM. Even during the 9 AM slot, the commentary was in Japanese. The water was a bit murky, but we were able to see sea turtles, so we were satisfied.
家族5名でサブマリンツアーを予約していましたが、当日、天候が悪く、キャンセルか別の日へ変更ということになり、別の日の9時に変更していただきました。9時台でも日本語での解説でした。
ちょっと、水は濁ってはいましたが、ウミガメも見ることができたので、満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Dan n Claire
Saw lots of sharks, and very close. Guides were informative and fun. Great experience.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Claudia&Mitch
We had a great time on the boat, with the crue (they made us feel so comfortable and were on top of the situation - it was our first experience parasailing) and especially in the air.
We were flying above the Pacific Ocean :) This is one of the best things you could experience in your life.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/21 |
Reviewed by: 旅好きなっちゃん
I tried parasailing for the first time, and it was amazing, like flying in the sky! My sister and I participated together, and it felt like we were in our own world; the scenery was fantastic and wonderful. There was a service where you could take 24 photos for $15, and it seems like they capture pictures during the parasailing. I took motion sickness medicine beforehand, but I got seasick while waiting for others to finish parasailing, so the medicine is a must! I would love to try it again!
初めてパラセイルに挑戦しましたが、空を飛んでいるようで感動でした!!
妹と二人で参加しましたが、二人だけの世界のようで景色も最高で素晴らしかったです。
写真も24枚撮り$15でフィルムをくれるサービスがあり、パラセイル中の写真が収められているようです。
酔い止めを飲んで行きましたが、他の人のパラセイルを船で待っている間酔ってしまったので、酔い止めは必須です!!
またチャレンジしたいと思います☆★
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/18 |
Reviewed by: かぉちん
I requested a pick-up, and I was surprised when I got into the car! Everyone except us was a foreigner. English was flying around in the car, and it seemed like everyone was having a great time. I, who am completely hopeless with English, was just staring blankly the whole time... But once it started, everyone got really excited, and it was a lot of fun. It was a very valuable experience. I wonder if only Japanese people pay tips?? I wasn't really sure about that...
送迎を御願いしたので、車に乗ってみてビックリ!!
私達以外、全員外国の方。
車内では英語が飛び交い、楽しそうです。
英語が全くダメな私は終始ポカーン…
でも、いざ始まると皆さんかなり盛り上がって楽しかったです。
とても貴重な体験でした。
チップは日本人だけが払うんですかね??
なんだか良くわかりませんでした。。。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Nebraska Horse Lovers
We booked on-line. Received a call to our room confirming time and date. Pick-up by ranch was right on-time, very friendly driver. Ride was assume! Great horses and great scenery. Will go again next time we visit.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a course without pickup service, but it was no problem since I just had to show my voucher. I joined the Royal Swim, but perhaps due to the off-peak season, there were only five participants, including myself. Most of the others were from foreign countries like Australia and Canada, and since I was the only Japanese person, I felt a bit lonely. The female instructor initially said, "I can speak a little Japanese, so it's okay," but the only things she actually said in Japanese were "My name is ~" and "Are you okay?" along with "belly button," while the rest of the explanations were all in English. With my English skills, I could only understand about 30% of what was said, but since I watched a Japanese video beforehand, I had no particular issues swimming along.
The water temperature was indeed cold, but I got used to it after a while. However, when I got out of the water, I was cold and shivering. In a previous review, it was mentioned that there were only two changing rooms, but in reality, there were plenty, so I was able to change right away without waiting.
The price is high, but it's a valuable experience, so I recommend it.
送迎なしのコースに参加しましたが、バウチャーを見せるだけなので問題なしでした。ロイヤルスイムに参加しましたが閑散期のせいか、私を含め5人しか参加者がいませんでした。オーストラリアやカナダなど外国から来た方ばっかりでしたがみなさん英語圏の人ばかりで、私だけ日本人だったのでちょっとさみしかったです。インストラクターの女性は「少し日本語が話せるから大丈夫よ」と初めに言っていましたが、実際喋ったのは「私の名前は~です」「大丈夫?」「おへそ」くらいであとは全部英語による説明でした。私の英語力では3割くらいしか聞き取れませんでしたが、事前に日本語のビデオを見るので一緒に泳いだりする分には特に問題はありませんでした。
水温は確かに冷たいですがしばらくすると慣れて来ます。でも水からあがると寒くて震えてしまいました。以前の書き込みで更衣室が二つしかないと書かれていましたが、実際は沢山あったので、待つことなくすぐに着替えられました。
お値段は高いですが貴重な体験ができるのでおすすめです
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/11 |
Reviewed by: ritz
I participated in the Royal Swim with seven friends. It seems that groups are divided based on the type of activity, even if it's the same time, and we were in a group with one girl. When they first asked if we were Japanese and I answered yes, the explanation video was in Japanese, and we also had a translator with us. We stored our belongings in lockers without locks, but if you're worried about valuables, they sell padlocks, so it might be a good idea to buy one if you're in a group.
Before the activity started, I had never been close to a dolphin, so I thought, "They're big! Scary!!" at first, but once I touched them, they were gentle, and as we went along, I couldn't help but find them adorable. There were even many opinions about wanting to buy a dolphin! (laughs) I ended up purchasing some photos as well. I felt that the foot push was the main focus, so it was a bit disappointing that I didn't have photos of that... At first, I thought it was a bit expensive, but I enjoyed it without any regrets.
友人たちと7人でロイヤルスイムに参加しました。同じ時間でもアクティビティーの種類によってグループが分けられるみたいで、
私たちと1人の女の子のグループでした。
最初にJapaneseかと聞かれてYesと答えると、
説明ビデオも日本語、通訳のお姉さんもつけてもらえました。荷物は鍵無しのロッカーに預けますが、貴重品が気になる場合は南京錠が売ってるので、グループなら1つ購入したら良いかもしれないですね。
アクティビティーが始まる前、
イルカに近づいたことなんか無かったので、
大きい!怖い!!と少し思いましたが、
触ってみるとおとなしいし、
進むに連れて可愛くて仕方なくなりました。
イルカ買いたい!欲しい!っていう意見が多いくらい(笑)
写真もつい購入してしましました。
ただフットプッシュがメインな気がしたので、その写真が無かったのは残念でしたが・・・。最初は少し高いかなと思いましたが、
後悔なく楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/11 |
Reviewed by: えすけいぷ
I participated in the Dolphin Encounter with my 5-year-old son. We checked in at the guest counter inside Seaside Park. There were Japanese staff members, which made me, as a beginner, feel at ease.
We put on life vests and listened to a brief explanation from the trainer (in English) before heading straight to the pool. There were about 20 participants.
First, we were allowed to touch the dolphin's back and belly. My son was a bit hesitant at first, but he gradually got used to it. Following the trainer's instructions, the dolphin gave me a kiss on my cheek and lips. It was my first time interacting with a dolphin so closely, and I was truly moved.
The experience lasted about 45 minutes, but it didn't feel short at all. At the end, they were selling photos of us being kissed by the dolphin and DVDs. Sadly, we ended up buying them as a keepsake...
Even though we made a last-minute reservation, I appreciate Alan for handling everything properly. The phone call to confirm the reservation was a bit amusing (laughs).
ドルフィンエンカウンターに、5歳の息子と参加しました。
シーサイドパーク内のゲストカウンターにて受付をしました。日本人のスタッフもいて、初心者の私にも安心できました。
ライフベストを装着し、トレーナーから簡単な説明(ここは英語)を聞き、早速プールへ。参加者は20名程度でした。
まずイルカの背中とお腹を触らせてくれます。息子も最初はおそるおそるでしたが、次第になれてきました。
トレーナーの指示で、イルカが私のほっぺたとくちびるにキス。こんな間近でイルカとふれあうことは初めてなので、感動してしまいました。
時間は45分程度でしたが、短いとは感じませんでした。
最後はイルカにキスされている写真とDVDを販売していました。悲しいかな、思い出として買ってしまう我々・・・
直前の予約でしたが、きちんと対応いただきアランさんには感謝しています。予約確認の電話対応がちょっと笑えました(笑)
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
We decided to try the ambassador package which included premium seats to the luau and the all day tour with a guide. I am so glad we decided on this. The food at the luau was ok, but the show was incredible! The tour around the grounds was fantastic too, because our tour guide, Cousin Bianca, knew exactly when all the shows were starting and when we would need to get there in order to get decent seats! We even got this incredble dessert to go along with it and they were so good! Some sort of fruity type of ice cream. YUM! I highly recommend this!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We paid for the Deluxe package which is $20 more than the Standard package in order to go up to a higher height, and for 5 minutes more of flying (than the standard's 8 min). Well when we went out no matter what package you purchased, you only got 5 minutes in the air. TOTAL RIP OFF!! AND to top it off, by the end of the trip the 2 workers ASKED FOR $20 tips from everyone!! The actual flying was fun, but they should give you what you pay for.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
This was the first activity we had planned on Oahu. The actual Parasailing time was wonderful!!! The time spent on the boat with the workers was horrible. To start they wanted us to pay them $15 to take pictures of us (even though the other people in our group were going to do it). When we declined their offer the crew made rude comments almost constantly during the boat ride. (Is he always this cheap? Must be they are saving their money for a sunny day!!! Not good Aloha.) The boat has writing all over it that, "Good karma starts with good tips" and "Tipping is WELCOME." There are $20bills taped all up the handrail as a "suggestion" on how much to tip. Don't forget the 3 times that the crew mentioned that we should not forget to tip them for their hard work! The time spent on the boat was very uncomfortable but parasailing was awesome. In the end I did tip them (only because I felt so uncomfortable) and I am still regretting it.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/28 |
Reviewed by: あいあい
I was a bit nervous at first since I went without a shuttle, but when I showed my voucher at the reception, they provided a Japanese guide and also told me the most efficient way to see the shows available at that time (in English).
The staff were nice (laughs).
There were also staff members who spoke Japanese in the park, so I felt reassured.
The dolphins let us touch them for a longer time than I expected, and they even jumped right in front of us. I think it's perfect for kids! They also take pictures of you kissing or shaking hands with the dolphins (for a fee).
送迎なしで行ったので始めドキドキしましたが、受付でバイチャーを見せたら日本語ガイドをくれ、今の時間から見れるショーの効率よく回る方法も教えてくれました(英語)
いい人でした(笑)
パーク内には日本語を話せる係りの人もいたので安心でした。
イルカは思っていたよりも長時間触らせてくれて
目の前でジャンプなどもしてくれます。
お子様には最高だと思います!
キスしてるところや、握手している写真も撮ってくれます(有料)
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I tried surfing for the first time in my life, and it was really fun!! Before entering the ocean, there was a lesson on paddling at the shop, and then we moved to the sea. It was time for the real thing. The instructor was quite strict, but everyone was able to ride the waves, and we had a great time!!! It was a morning course, but after it ended, I went shopping and made the most of my day. I highly recommend it. However, the next day my arms were sore from the muscle strain, and I cut the soles of my feet on coral, which was tough.
生まれて初めてサーフィンやりましたが、かなり楽しかったです!!
海に入る前にお店でパドリングなどの講習があり、その後
海に移動。さっそく本番。
先生かなり厳しかったですが、皆さん波乗りできていて、とても楽しめました!!!
午前中のコースだったのですが、終わった後、ショッピングに行ったり、1日を有意義に使えました。
おすすめです。
ただ、次の日は腕が筋肉痛&サンゴ?で足の裏を切ったのでつらかったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Len Langevin
This was by far the best adventure I've ever been on and I'd do it again in a heartbeat, which is very different from most touristy things I've done in Hawaii where once is enough.
The crew was great, the sharks were plentiful and the gear provided was excellent. Don't forget to bring your camera because you will want to capture every moment out there. If you don't have an underwater camera, you can buy one from the crew.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/01/16 |
Reviewed by: monntarou
My first experience with submarine sightseeing was truly impressive. I saw vibrant schools of fish in Hawaii, large green sea turtles, and even sharks!! It was very fulfilling! My parents in their 70s were also thrilled.
初めての潜水艦観光は、とても見応えがありました。ハワイの色鮮やかな魚の群れや、大きなアオウミガメ、鮫まで!!見応えタップリでした! 70代の両親も大喜びでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/01/14 |
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