Reviewed by: Sandi
I cannot stress enough how fun and exciting this activity was! I went on the early morning boat out to see sharks on a rainy, gray morning and was THRILLED to see sharks from the boat before ever getting in the water. BIG ones. SCARY ones. But I got in the cage anyway and was then floated out behind the boat with other shark fans. The sharks swam all around the cage the entire time - so close I could reach out and touch them if I dared. I took all my underwater pictures with my disposable camera in about 3 minutes! This was just an incredible experience, which I would love to do again. It was nice to be underwater with them (snorkeling) where you could watch them so closely, although you don't have to get in the cage if you don't want to - you can see them from the boat. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our guide was very informative. We loved learning more about each culture and participating in the activities. The food at the luau was fantastic and the entertainment was wonderful. The Horizons show was incredible.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I truly enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to all who come to Hawaii. Thank you so much for this experience.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Laura C
I thought the center was enjoyable for the whole family. I definitely recommend the all day "Ambassador" package. It was great having a tour guide to take us to each village to ensure we didn't miss anything and arrived just in time to have perfect seating without having to wait. Our guide (Darrin from New Zealand) took our kids to do activities while my husband and I watched several pre-shows in peace and than he brought the kids to see the main show in each village. The dancing parade on canoes is a must see along with the Samoa village. My guide recommended the Prime Rib buffet dinner instead of the Luau Buffet. He said the food was much better, it was more quiet to have a break, and the show was just a mini pre-show to the one we were going to see at 7:30. I am definitely glad we did that and have to agree with him. The night show was spectacular and if you get the Ambassador package you get preferred sitting and ice cream during the show. Don't waste your money on the Super Ambass
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/28 |
Reviewed by: HIKARI SHIMA
My mother insisted on signing up for something she absolutely wanted to do! My father and I (both university students) were like, "What?!" This is my third time in Hawaii. Every time I go, my mother challenges herself with various activities! Climbing to the top of Diamond Head, stargazing on the Big Island at night, scuba diving, horseback riding, bodyboarding... and so on (laughs). The highlight was definitely skydiving! It's a must-do! The staff were amazing! I was surprised to see Taguchi from KAT-TUN participating privately! It became a great memory. I will go again and bring photos from that time!
母親がどうしても絶対にやりたいと申し込んでしまいました!父と私は(大学生)えっ~!っとびっくり!私は三度目のハワイ。行くたびに、母はいろんなコトにチャレンジ!
ダイヤモンドヘッド頂上登山、ハワイ島の夜の☆観測、スキューバーダイビング、乗馬、ボディボード・・・などなど(笑)やっぱり最高だったのがスカイダイビング!絶対やるべき!スタッフの方達が最高゚+。:.゚ヽ(*´∀`)ノ゚.:。+゚
KAT−TUNの田口くんがプライベートで参加しててびっくり!いい思い出になりました。また行きます。その時の写真を持って(*^ー゚)ノ
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/15 |
Reviewed by: D. Peters
I booked the lunch ride for myself and Daughter in June of 2007. I have to commend the Gunstock Ranch, we had such a wonderful time with our 2 tour guides and saw the beautiful sights of Oahu from the bottom to the top. Were we found seashells on the very top of the mountain and mongoose along the path to get there. The Lunch and the company the tour forward will last us forever until we can get back again to do it all over, I would not hesitate to recommend this extremely enjoyable activity. If you ever need a recommendation please let me know.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Made reservations for the Twilight "Ambassador" package and the only difference I noticed between the "Ambassador" and the "Alii" package was probably just the seating assignment at the show, souveniers, and free ice cream desert during the shows intermission. Had a good time but I think the "Alii" package would have been a much better value considering there wasn't much of a difference between the two packages and I think I would have seen a much better overall view of the show. I wasn't able to see much on the other side of the stage because I was sitting to close to it.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/06 |
Reviewed by: くるくるまきまき
This time, my husband and I experienced skydiving for the first time. The moment we jumped out of the plane was so quick that I didn't have time to feel scared; I was dropped on a count of one, two, three, so I didn't feel that much fear. The weather was nice, and the view was really beautiful.
However, while falling, the wind was strong, making it hard to breathe. Additionally, when the instructor asked me, "Do you like roller coasters?" and I answered, "Yes!" I was spun around to the right and left, which made me feel a bit nauseous. There were also others doing aerial spins.
My instructor was Japanese, so after the parachute opened, he explained various things while we enjoyed the scenery, which made it easy to understand. I'm glad I was able to land safely. The video and photos became great keepsakes.
今回主人と2人でスカイダイビングを初体験しました。
飛行機から飛び降りる瞬間は、怖いと思うまもなく、ワン・ツー・スリーで落とされたのでそんなに怖さは感じませんでした。天気が良かったので、すごく綺麗でした。
ただ、落ちている間風が強くて、息がしづらかったです。おまけに、インストラクターの方に「ジェットコースターは好きですか?」と聞かれたので、「はい!」と答えたら、右回りや左回りにくるくる回され、体を締め付けられているから、少し気持ちが悪かったです。空中回転している方もいらっしゃいました。
私のインストラクターは日本人の方だったので、パラシーウトが開いたあと、景色を
見ながらいろいろ説明してくれたので分かりやすかったです。なんとか、無事に着地する事が出来てよかったです。ビデオや写真も記念になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Phil Lance
Rough in the cage, but many sharks, very scary!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Mother
Our family loved the whole day, the food
was as good as any cruise ship we have
been on. This is a must on our next
visit to Ohau.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Balwiindar
I loved the polynesian cultural center. The luau, night show and the overall cultural center were amazing. It was great fun, but I would recommend the whole day activity because you need that much time to visit all the different islands and their shows at the center. This was my second time visiting the center and I would recommend it to anybody.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A great overview of Polynesia. I enjoyed my day. I suggest a guided tour to see everything. Unfortunately, no cocktails are available.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/19 |
Reviewed by: jemmy
On June 7th, I participated with my mother-in-law, her friend, my sister-in-law, the neighbor lady, and the neighbor's sister, making a total of six people. I joined a different tour (in English) last year, but I had a great time even on my second visit. Everyone who went with me was very moved. The night show was especially amazing. I was thanked with, "Thank you for taking us."
6月7日に義母、義母の友達、義妹、隣のおばちゃん、おばちゃんの妹の6人で参加しました。私は去年は別のツアー(英語)で参加したのですが、2回目でも十分、楽しかったです。一緒に行ったみんな、とても感動していました。特に夜のショウは最高ですね。「連れて行ってくれてありがとう。」と感謝されました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Udo Cook
Very good for first time event. Would do it next time we are back in hawaii. I did tell a few people at the hotel, who did book and take the same event. Got some very good pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Sara
Thoroughly enjoy our whole day at the Center. The activities were great and the luau dinner was wonderful. Everyone we met there was extremely courteous, helpful, informative, and friendly! Would highly recommend everyone partake of this adventure!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Paul Jones
Absolutley fantastic!! We couldn't believe just how close you get to the sharks. An amazing experience
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/09 |
Reviewed by: さめ好きファミリー
Our family participated with three children. It was amazing to see sharks up close and so safely. The captain was also very kind. I absolutely recommend this as a must-do activity in Hawaii. We also purchased a DVD, which allowed us to enjoy the beauty and excitement of the sharks again at home.
私たち家族子供と3人で参加しました。サメがあんなに安全に近くで見れるなんて感動です。キャプテンもとても親切でした。自慢できるハワイのアクティビティーとして絶対おすすめです。DVDも購入し、これまた自宅でも再度サメの美しさと迫力をエンジョイしました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/08 |
Reviewed by: chewie
I absolutely love this tour and have repeated it about five times. I recommend it for those who enjoy watching shows and dances. The only downside is that it's far from Waikiki, but I still think it's worth the trip. I've seen the show from various seating options, and nothing beats the sense of presence! If you're going to make the effort to go, I recommend getting good seats. It's a completely different experience! The ice cream that comes with the package might be difficult to finish if you're not a fan of sweets, but it still makes for a fun memory. The dinner buffet isn't something that will leave you amazed, but I was able to enjoy a variety of dishes. I definitely plan to go on this tour again! 😊
このツアーは大好きで、5回ほどリピートしています。
ショウやダンスを観るのが好きな方にはオススメです。
ワイキキから遠いのが難点ではありますが、
それでも行く価値は充分にあると思います。
いろんな席種でショウを見ましたが、やはり臨場感に勝るものなし!
せっかく足を運ぶならいい席で観るのをオススメします。
全然違います!
セットでついてくるアイスは、甘いもの好きな人じゃないと完食は難しいかもですが
でも、それも楽しい思い出になります。
夕食のビュッフェは、すっごくおいしい!!と感激するものではありませんが
フツーにいろいろ取って、楽しんで食べられましたよー
またこのツアーには必ず行くと思います(^○^)
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
There is nothing like swimming in the warm ocean while being surrounded by sharks. It was an unreal experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The staff was awesome!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/05 |
Reviewed by: hiro
I participated on the night of my arrival in Hawaii. I felt sleepy and dozed off on the bus and during the show (especially during the relaxed hula). The show itself made me feel like "I've really come to Hawaii." The meal was a buffet and the taste was decent. I think it's worth participating if it's your first time in Hawaii.
ハワイ到着日の夜に参加しました。眠気が襲ってきて、バスの中やショー中(ゆったりしたフラの時)にうたた寝してました...。
ショー自体は「ハワイに来たなぁ」と感じるものでした。食事はバイキングで味はまずまずでした。
初めてハワイに来たという方なら参加してもいいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Nripendra
A unique experience definitely worth a vist while in Oahu.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/31 |
Reviewed by: orteza's of illinois
twelve hours of fun and very educational.
delicious lunch and luau dinner.
great show for the whole family.
got our money's worth.
highly recommended for everybody.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/27 |
Reviewed by: A. Robinson
My husband and I had a great time. We only went for half of the day and wish we would have gone the whole day. Our favorite was the Samoa presentation.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/23 |
Reviewed by: lucky betty
my husband and i enjoyed our time at the polynesian cultural center, but next time i think we will do the all day package. there is just so much to see that it is hard to cram everything in just a few hours. the show was absolutely amazing and the food at the luau was very delicious!
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The dive was awesome. We had to reschedule due to bad weather, but I didn't mind because I appreciated the captain canceling the trip instead of taking me out for a bad trip. The experience was great, it made my time in Hawaii totally worth it. I would recommend this trip and this group to everyone. It's the best trip you can go on in the islands.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/13 |
Reviewed by: UnderwaterAdventurer
It is unfortunate that sharks have gotten the label of being mindless eating machines that attack anything that twitches in the water. I was able to experience first hand just how wrong this stereotype actually is.
The moment we arrived, sharks began to make there way to us. The regulars, the Sandbar Sharks, are attracted to the sound of the boat engine and quickly swam up to say hi!, but then an unexpected visitor decided to drop by. My jaw literally dropped when I saw a HUGE tiger shark circling the boat. Then another came by...then ANOTHER! We were lucky since Tiger Sharks are fairly rare.
As the first four made there way into the shark cage, the remaining four, including me, waited on board and watched the sharks from the surface. These creatures just circled the cage and boat and at times a Tiger Shark would pop his head out of the water to munch on some fish. This shark could have easily bitten the crew member, but all he (she?) did was nibble and go.
If anything, it
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/10 |
Reviewed by: katunari123
I visited after a year. My impression is that this year's students are a bit lacking? For first-time readers, they might be thinking, "Huh? What?" The Polynesian Cultural Center operates as a nonprofit organization for students who receive scholarships from the adjacent school. Because of this, they graduate in four years... Last year there was a standing ovation, but this year was just okay. However, there were some good things. The food at the Standard was good.
So, I'm looking forward to seeing improvements next year. Mahalo.
1年ぶりに行きました。感想は、今年の学生は、キャシャかな?まだまだ?て感じです。初めて読む人は、え?何?て思うかも知れませんが。ポリネシアカルチャーセンターは、隣接した学生が、奨学金を受ける為の非営利団体で営業しています。その為4年で卒業してしまうので・・・・・?
去年はスタンディングオベーションでしたが。今年はまあまあでした。でも良いことが有りました。???スタンダードでも料理が、良かったです。
・・・と言うことで。来年は良くなっているか楽しみです。マハロ。
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
SIMPLY FANTABULOUS!!!!! HOPING TO RETURN SOON!!!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Garry & Tracey
Wow, wow and wow!!!! This was a truely amazing experience. To be that close to sharks in the water, to look them in the eye and feel their distain...... what a feeling. For anyone thinking of doing this trip, I seriously recommend doing the 7am dive, especially if you're going while the Tradewinds are still blowing. It was a little rough when we were out there and it would have been much worse later in the day. Also, if you've never snorkelled before, buy yourself a mask and practice for a couple of days beforehand, its not at easy as it looks. You'll get much more out of it if you know what you're doing with your mask and snorkel.
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| Posted on: | 2007/04/29 |
Reviewed by: A
Jennifer, our guide for the island tour, was very helpful. When I bought a necklace at a jewelry store, there was a problem with the Vatican and the service chain not being packaged properly. However, Jennifer contacted the store, and the store manager and his wife came to our hotel to address the issue. The meal at the Polynesian Center was disappointing. Lunch and dinner had similar menus. The show was wonderful.
島内観光のガイドのジェニファーさんにとても良くしていただきました。
途中のジュエリー屋さんでネックレスを買った際、バチカンの不具合と、
サービスチェーンが梱包されていなかったというトラブルがありましたが、
ジェニファーさんがお店に連絡をして下さり、ジュエリー屋さんの店長さんと
奥様が宿泊先のホテルに来て対応してくれました。
ポリネシアセンターの方は食事が期待はずれでした。
昼食と夕食が同じようなメニューでした。ショーはすばらしかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/04/23 |
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