Reviewed by: Lawrence Bernal
This was a very interesting event learning about the different cultures of the islands, The shows they put on where outstanding, our personal guide Rene was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The luau show were great, and the finale of The Breath of Life show is a must see, that was just plain awesome !!
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/05 |
Reviewed by: N family
We had an amazing time at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We had the BEST tour guide. His name is Chad and he took us around the villages and we were able to see all the shows for the day!! He was super informative about the villages and shared a lot of history about the villages. In the evening we went to the Luau dinner which had great food while watching an amazing show!! After that, we went to the final show which was really the best part of the night!! They put on a beautiful show and highly recommend this to everyone!! This is a must do when coming to Hawaii!!!
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Rosemary
It was fun seeing the different Polynesian cultures, but it was a bit too long of a day. We checked in at noon and didn't leave the grounds until 10:30 at night. You walk around the stores and different villages that are set up, then you have your luau, which is a buffet. That was nice. When you are done with that, you have 2 - 21/2 hours to kill before the show "HA- breath of life" (which was very good). It would have been OK, but the villages closed up, so you had nothing to do before the show. We had an OK time.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Rosemary
This was our first time zip lining. Had a great time! I am afraid of heights, but this is great! The people running the course were great. Would go again.
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Sasa
There were only Japanese people, and everything was in English. I was surprised when the self-introduction started in the car. I thought I could have enjoyed it more if I could speak English. However, I still had a great time. The teamwork of the staff was also wonderful. I want to go again.
日本人は私たちしかおらず、すべて英語。車の中で自己紹介が始まったのにはビックリしました。英語がしゃべれたらもっと楽しめたのになと思います。が、それでもすごく楽しめました。スタッフのチームワークもとても素晴らしかった。また行きたいです。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/27 |
Reviewed by: 旅人S
The sharks were accustomed to people and there was no sense of danger at all. About 10 sharks, around 4 meters long, came by, but they had no aggression and it wasn't very interesting. It might be more entertaining if bait was placed near the cage. They were swimming around the cage, so it felt lacking. I bought the footage for $75, but there were people who weren't buying any interesting footage positioned between me and the camera, so I didn't appear much in it. Overall, it felt like there was a lack of consideration and it was quite unsatisfying.
サメも慣れていて危険な感じは全くない。
サメは4メートルくらいのか10数匹来たが、殺気はなく、面白くはなかった。
檻の付近にエサを付けてたら面白いかも。
かごを避けて泳いでいるので、物足りない。
映像を75ドルで買ったが、どうでも良い映像を買っていない輩がカメラとの間に配置されててあまり映ってない。
本当に配慮も足らず物足りない感じでした。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/31 |
Reviewed by: ぐっち
We went as a family of five on June 17, 2017. Even though we don't speak English, it was not a problem at all. There were staff members at the front desk who spoke Japanese and provided detailed explanations to other Japanese guests as well. However, at the zip line location, it was English only, but it was interesting how we could somehow understand it. There are various poses for sliding, but since we were allowed to go after the others, just imitating the person in front of us was fine. The scenery is beautiful, so I think it's better to take your camera with you instead of leaving it in the locker. Even if you don't have one, the staff will take plenty of photos, but it comes at a cost. There is one spot where you have to climb up to the top of the tower using a rope by yourself, but the staff will help you, so there are no issues with progress. (The next day, I had muscle soreness.) As mentioned in other experiences, it does take time to travel from the Waikiki area, which is a downside, but you can sleep well on the way back. The scenery is absolutely amazing!
2017/6/17に家族5人で行ってきました。英語の喋れない私たちでも全く問題ありません。
フロントには日本語の話せるスタッフもいて私達以外の日本人にも丁寧に説明してました。
でもジップラインの場所では英語オンリーになってしまいますが、これが不思議で何となくわかってしまうんです^^滑り方のポーズも色々ありますが、滑る順番を後にして貰ったので前に滑る人のマネをすれば大丈夫です。景色が良いのでカメラはロッカーに入れずに持って行ったほうがいいと思います。持ってなくてもスタッフが沢山撮ってくれますが、有料です><
それと一ヶ所だけ自分の力で塔の上までロープで登る所がありますが、スタッフがヘルプしてくれるので進行には問題ありません。(翌日は筋肉痛)他の体験談にもありますが、ワイキキ地区からは移動に時間がかかってしまうのは難点ですが、帰りの車は充分爆睡できますよ^^;
なんと言っても景色が最高です!
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Cmschwab
Picked this tour to the north shore due to the choice of activities and since it had pick up from Waikiki. Mike was our guide and informative. Snorkelled at Shark's cove then headed to Waimea Bay for some snorkelling and beach time. Then chose to paddle boarding down the river near Haleiwa instead of kayaking. Ended the tour at Haleiwa. Good tour for the time spent up north and activities you could participate in and p/u provided.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/06 |
Reviewed by: umeco
I arrived about 40 minutes ago, and the staff was already waiting. There were only two groups of four people for the horseback riding at 1:30 PM: my husband and I, and a group of foreign women. I thought we would go together, but we ended up on separate courses and never saw each other, which made it feel exclusive. The horse was very intelligent and well-groomed, so I felt safe and enjoyed myself. The guide couldn't speak Japanese, but she engaged with us, which was fun. And above all, the location nestled between the mountains and the sea was perfect. I was able to relax and had a wonderful time.
40分くらい前に到着しましたが、既にスタッフの方が待機されていました。13:30からの乗馬は私達夫婦と海外の女性の2組4名のみ。2組一緒に行くのかと思ったら別のコースで終始視界にも入らず、貸切のようで特別感がありました。毛並みの整ったとても賢い馬で安心して楽しめました。案内の女性は日本語が喋れませんが色々話しかけてくれて楽しかったです。そしてなんといっても山と海に挟まれた絶好のロケーション。とてもリラックスでき素敵な時間を過ごせました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/14 |
Reviewed by: さっさん
My wife had a fever, so I had to participate alone, and I was the only Japanese person among 15 participants. However, both the staff and the captain were very cheerful and talked to me, so I had no worries! I just thought it would be safer to have some English conversation skills since all the explanations from the staff were in English.
妻が熱を出し急遽1人での参加になり、ましてや15人中私だけ日本人という事でしたがスタッフ、船長ともにとても陽気に話しかけてくれ不安はありませんでした!
ただスタッフからの説明など全て英語でのやりとりなのでいくらか英会話が出来た方が無難かなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Meagen
This was amazing! I am so glad we picked this as an activity! I would do this again if we ever make it back to Oahu. We saw sharks from the minute we got out and they were around us the entire time. It was a little intimidating at first, but the guides were always watchful above and below the water so I felt as safe as you possible could be given the chosen activity. The only thing I would say could be better was finding what area you are suppose to be to board the boat, there are no signs for check in or really where you are suppose to be and I wish I would have taken my camera I wanted some pictures but felt the group rate was too high. I would recommend this to anyone!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/16 |
Reviewed by: パウリナ
I participated in the local gathering because I wanted to explore various places. For some reason, there were no other Japanese people, and the rest were mostly foreigners, divided into three groups to enter the cage. I took motion sickness medication, but it swayed quite a bit. Even when stationary, it still swayed, so I think it's better to avoid it if you're not feeling well. There are many awake animals, but they seemed quite used to people, so it wasn't particularly scary. However, if you get too close, the cage itself might seem like it could let an Asian-sized person slip out, which could be frightening. Activities like this are not available in Japan, and I really enjoyed it.
他にも色々回りたかったために現地集合で参加しました。なぜか日本人は他にいなくあとは外国の方ばかりで3つのグループに分かれゲージに入ります。酔い止め飲んでいましたが、かなり揺れます。止まっていても揺れるので体調が悪い状況では特にやめた方がいいと思います。また覚めはたくさんいますが、基本人馴れしているのかあまり怖いという状況はなかったです。かといってあまり近すぎてもゲージ自体がアジア人の体型なら抜けていきそうなので、怖いと思います。こういったアクティビティは日本にはないしかなり楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Singh
This is far the best show we attended in Hawaii. I hate to see the same shows but this one we will definitely go back and see again. I would highly recommend getting a tour guide to make your experience that much better. Place is huge and will need at least 2 days to see all the villages.
Night show left me speechless and in Awe. I didn't want to end and didn't blink once. Great performers and comedy show.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Shelley
Wonderful trip around the island and informative and enjoyable day / night at the Polynesian centre and luau
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Michele Marsh
We celebrated our June birthdays with a glorious 1 hr trail ride at your ranch on Tues June 6. The wranglers starting with Tate and the other girls were professional, extremely nice and treated us all like royalty! Our horses were gentle and extremely professional as well. The sights were magnificent and we would highly recommend the Gunstock Ranch to any tourists and locales visiting the North Shore!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your ride. We also think Tate is pretty great! Mahalo for your review and we hope to see you again soon!
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/06 |
Reviewed by: OIBUI
On May 31, 2017, my husband and I participated! Recently, ziplining has become popular in Japan, and we were very interested. At that time, I happened to find this perfect site while browsing and immediately made a reservation!
On the day of the event, they picked us up at a nearby hotel, and we headed to Keana Farm with the other participants! Besides us, all four other couples were from English-speaking countries, and our driver couldn't speak Japanese, which made us a bit anxious. However, there was an instructor on-site who was fluent in Japanese, which put us at ease.
We put on our gear and got started! I thought the first line would be a bit scary, but it turned out to be an amazing thrill! While moving around the farm in a buggy, the instructor was kind, fun, and safety-conscious, and before we knew it, our enjoyable time had flown by. I felt like Spider-Man amidst the magnificent nature of Hawaii.
2017/5/31に、夫婦で参加いたしました!日本でも、最近はジップラインができてきて
興味深々でした。そんな時に、丁度サイトを見ていたら絶好なの見付け即、予約!
当日、近くのホテルまで迎えにきて頂き、他の参加者といざ、ケアナファームへ!
私達、夫婦以外は4組全員英語圏の方でドライバーさんも、日本語は出来ずちょい不安でしたが
現地の、インストラクターに日本語が堪能な方がいて、安心しました。
装備を付け、いざ開始!1本目は、ちょいと怖いかと思いましたがイヤイヤ最高な爽快感!
ファームの中を、バギーで移動しながらインストラクターの方が親切に、楽しく安全に、
配慮しながら進み、あっと言うまに楽しい時間が過ぎました。ハワイの壮大な自然の中を、
スパイダーマンになった気分でした。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Henry
Had a great time swimming with the sharks even though it was in a cage. It was a little windy and the waves were rocking the boat so make sure you can take the rough waters. One got really sick from the motion but only one. It was really fun and well worth it. These sharks were very docile but swam by gracefully for some really good picture taking. I nor anyone on the boat ever felt unsafe swimming with the sharks. So much fun.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Nancy & Shirley
The Polynesian Cultural Center presented shows from the various groups that make up the Hawaiian Culture. The final show was good but too long and the food at the Luau was OK but nothing spectacular.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Jerry Herberger
An absolute must do. My wife did not want to go in, but through the reassurance of the guys she did and was happy she did. The crew was great. At first there is lots of anxiety and then it lessens. Swimming with those majestic animals is beyond words. It must be experience. Again thanks guys
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Joy Barlan
Emily was an excellent tour guide! Me and my 2 adult sons went on this activity and had a great time. We would definitely do it again. Thank you Emily for being an awesome tour guide.
Aloha!
Thank you so much for choosing Gunstock Ranch. We are so glad you enjoyed Emily on your ride, we think she is excellent too! We hope you had a great birthday and hope to see you again.
Mahalo,
Gunstock Ranch
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| Packages: | Premium Daytime Scenic Ride (1.5 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Shelby
Can't say enough about how awesome this was! Wish I could do it every day. Was quite nervous at first but once you get in the water it is so calming to just watch the sharks in their world. The Island View guys were great, gave us all the info we needed before getting in and answered all of our questions.
My only advice for the company is to give a bit more instruction on finding you at the harbor - all we really had was the name of the boat (which is outdated) and we can't exactly walk the whole place reading boat names. We found them eventually and all was well.
If you have the time, this is absolutely a must-do in Oahu. You won't regret it.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Jill
My brother and I have long been shark fans. As a keen diver I've seen the occasional reef shark but wanted to see something bigger. We went out on the boat (limited to 6 of us) and after a short ride arrived at the site where we spent probably half an hour by the boat (holding onto the lines) then free swimming and diving with Galapagos and Sandbar sharks (around 40 at one point but always at least 15 around us at varying depths). There were multiple times when we could have touched one with a flipper they were that close but we didn't feel threatened at all (although i would be lying if I said we weren't a bit scared). There was only one shark that bared his teeth to us which was amazing to view and again not threatening. The staff made us feel very safe and are very passionate about the sharks. I've dived around the world but never come across an opportunity to swim with this many large sharks in the wild. I cannot recommend this enough. #HelpSaveSharks
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Peggy
This was an amazing experience. The staff was so helpful and entertaining. We heard a lot of historic info about the farm and its operatiion along the way. The equipment , platforms, rope bridges, and rapeling lines were awesome. The views were absolutely breathtaking! It was one of my favorite activities I did while on the island!
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Marg
Our guide Justin was great,couldn't have had a more informative person. His personality made the tour,along with the way he helped everyone special needs
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Woolley Family
The Ambassador pass was outstanding! The tour guide was perfect, the shows were fabulous. Food was delicious. The whole day was amazing!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
Learnt so much about the Polynesian way, such an insight. Would definitely come back! The tour guide we had was soooo funny and so informative!
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| Packages: | Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Jas
Our tour guide Jason was great. Just wished the seats was more comfortable for the long journey. We were able to feel every bump and crack on the road going to PCC, that part i didn't enjoy, even heading back to Waikiki was miserable and rough.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Adrian
Good activities. Well organised
Bus driver/guide was very informative and friendly.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/23 |
Reviewed by: HKR
The shark was very gentle (^_^)
I took motion sickness medication, but I still got seasick... lol
I'm glad I was able to have this valuable experience!!!
サメはとてもおとなしかったです(^_^)
酔い止めを飲んで行きましたが、やはり船酔いしました。。。笑
貴重な体験ができてよかったです!!!
ありがとう
Thank you
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Beth Navarro
Our trail guides Angie & Noe were absolutely the best. Very attentive to everyone's needs. The horses were great and the sunset was a WOW! Highly recommended
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| Packages: | Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/09 |
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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the service that met your expectations.
There are about five types of sharks that you may encounter on this tour, but please understand that, as they are wild animals, there may be instances where you do not see the specific type you hoped for. The videos sold by the operating company cannot be filmed by staff underwater, making it difficult to adjust the filming targets. Additionally, I will communicate the lack of consideration for our customers during the tour to the operating company and ensure that the responsible staff receives proper guidance. I deeply apologize for causing you discomfort during your valuable trip.
We take your feedback seriously and, together with the operating company, will strive to improve our services in the future. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback during your busy time.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
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しかしながら、ご期待に沿ったサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
当ツアーで出会える可能性がございますサメは5種類ほどおりますが、自然の生き物ですのでご希望の種類がご覧いただけない場合がございますことご了承ください。催行会社で販売を行っております映像はスタッフが水中で撮影することができかねますため、撮影対象の調整が難しいとのことでした。また、ツアー中のお客様への配慮が足りなかったことについては催行会社にそのまま申し伝え、担当スタッフにはしっかり指導するよう注意いたします。せっかくのご旅行中に不快な気持ちにさせてしまったこと深くお詫び申し上げます。
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