Reviewed by: tuck
I love horse trekking and participated in this tour. Riding a horse and feeling the great outdoors was healing. The guide was the worst. Even though all the customers were from Japan, the tour started with criticism of Prime Minister Abe. He even told the customers to act like fools. I guess he meant to say let's loosen up and have fun, but as a person from Kansai, I somewhat understand the nuance. However, there are likely many people who feel uncomfortable with the word "fool." His language was also crude, and I wouldn't want to join a tour with this guide.
ホーストレッキングが好きでこのツアーに参加しました
馬に乗って大自然を感じ癒されました
ガイドが最低最悪
全員日本から来たお客さんなのに日本の安部首相の批難から始まったツアー
お客さんにアホになれとも言ってました
要はハメを外して楽しみましょうって事なんでしょうが
私は関西人なのでなんとなくニュアンスは分かるのですが、アホと言う言葉に拒否感を感じる人も少なくないはず
言葉遣いも汚いし、この人のガイドならツアーに参加したくないです
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/12 |
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!
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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: yukky
I participated with my parents. I've been to the North Shore many times, but this was my first time horseback riding there! It was fun to see the ocean while riding. My parents enjoyed it too. However, there was absolutely no service, like taking photos for us, and in the end, we had to ask for a picture, but there was no communication at all, so we weren't even sure if it was taken or not... (laughs) I thought they could be a bit friendlier. (laughs) It had been a while since I visited Haleiwa, and I was surprised at how much it had changed. (laughs) Overall, the tour was very good!
両親と参加しました。
ノースは何度も行ってますが、ノースでの乗馬は初めて!
海を見ながら、楽しかったです。両親も楽しんでました。
ただ、写真を撮ってくれたりなどサービスが全くなく、最後にお願いして撮ってもらいましたが、声かけもなにもなく、撮れているんだかないんだかで。。(苦笑)もう少し愛想よくすればいいのに・・と思いました。(笑)
久々のハレイワ、あまりに変わっててびっくりしました。(笑)
ツアー的には、とてもよかったです!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/19 |
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: さっちゃん
The weather was great, the scenery was amazing, especially the beautiful sea. The horses were very well trained, and I had a lot of fun. I would like to use this service again.
天気もとってもよくて、景色は最高だし<特に海がきれい>馬もとてもしつけされていて大変楽しめました。また利用したいです。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/11 |
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: 相原
I usually ride in British style, but this time I went for a Western style trail ride. Surprisingly, it was easy and enjoyable, making it suitable for beginners as well. The magnificent scenery from the hill along the way is beyond words. I was satisfied to experience the great nature of Hawaii.
いつもは、ブリティッシュスタイルで乗馬をしてますが、今回は、ウエスタンスタイルでの外乗でした。
案外、簡単で楽しく初めての方でも楽しめる内容です。
途中の丘から観てる壮大な景観は言葉にできないくらい最高です。
ハワイの大自然に触れることが出来て満足でした。
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: 相原
The local staff's response was good. They also introduced a great place for lunch with delicious garlic shrimp. I would like to mention that the response from the VELTRA staff was not very satisfactory, and it was quite difficult until my reservation was confirmed.
現地の担当スタッフの対応が良かったです。
昼食も美味しいガーリックシュンリンプのお店を紹介してくれました。
VELTRAのスタッフの人の対応がいまいちで、予約が確定するまで大変だったことを申し添えます。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
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 |
Reviewed by: まいケル
This time, my 11-year-old son and husband participated. Neither of them speaks English, but they decided to join based on some reviews that said you could manage with just the atmosphere (laughs). Fortunately, they were in a group with a Japanese person who could speak English, so they were able to enjoy themselves without any worries!
My son, being lighter, couldn't make it to the end and had to turn back a few times, and he also struggled to climb the rope all the way to the top due to lack of stamina. However, it seems that the staff helped him each time, and he was able to enjoy it until the end.
When I asked what was the most fun part of the trip, he said it was the zip line! He really enjoyed it. He said he wants to do it again when we go to Hawaii!
今回は11歳の息子と主人が参加しました。
2人とも英語は喋れず何となく雰囲気で出来ると言う書き込みを信じ(笑)参加☆
運良く英語が話せる日本人と一緒の組みだったので、その心配もなく思いっきり楽しめたみたいです‼︎
息子の方は体重が軽い分最後まで行き着かず戻ってしまったり、体力がなく最後までロープを登り切れず…ってことが何度かあったみたいですが^^;その都度スタッフの方が手伝ってくれたみたいで最後まで楽しめたみたいです。
今回の旅で何が一番楽しかった??って聞いたらジップライン‼︎って言う程楽しかったみたいです。
またハワイに行ったらやりたい‼︎って言ってます^^
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/05 |
Reviewed by: jyym
My daughter said she wanted to ride a horse, so I did some research and found good reviews about this place, so I made a reservation. On the day of our visit, we arrived in about an hour by rental car. Our family of four started on time. We rode along the coast and into the woods. There were moments when the horses stopped to eat grass, but generally, they followed the horse in front of them. We returned to the coast, where we took many photos. We rode for just over an hour. All the staff were cool women. Our guide was Jessie. As soon as we finished, she took two horses to practice polo. Tips were separate, so I had prepared some, but she left quickly, and when I asked another staff member to give it to her, they called her back. It’s a bit challenging to get there without a car, but it’s a wonderful place! I definitely want to go again and ride a horse! On the way back, we even saw a beautiful rainbow, making it an unforgettable day! 😊
娘が馬に乗りたいと言うので調べたところ、こちらの評判が良かったので申し込みました。
当日はレンタカーで1時間程で着きました。
家族4人で時間通りにスタートしました。海岸を通り林の中へ。途中馬たちが草を食べ出し止まってしまうこともありましたが、基本的には前の馬に付いて歩いてくれます。また海岸に戻り、そこで写真を何枚も撮って頂きました。
1時間強は乗っていました。スタッフは皆格好いい女性です。私たちの担当はジェシーさん。私たちが終わるとすぐに、2頭の馬を連れ、ポロの練習に行かれました。チップは別途となっていたので、用意していたのですが、すぐに行かれてしまい、他のスタッフに「渡して下さい」と言うと、呼び戻してくれました。
車がないと行かれないので、ちょっと大変ですが、素晴らしいところです‼是非また行って、馬に乗りたいです❗
帰りはきれいな虹も出て、忘れられない1日になりました~☺
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Taylor
We loved our experience! The instructors were professional, informative and made us feel safe. We were able to see several Galapagos sharks and a barracuda even joined us at one point. And the whole experience was captured through pictures available for purchase afterwards. Overall, our group had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend to others!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/06 |
Reviewed by: ケンイチ
I went with my wife and daughter. The one and a half hours felt quite long, but being guided by a beautiful instructor through the magnificent highlands made me feel great. The scenery was also incredibly wonderful, and it was a lot of fun. The horses were all very gentle, and even my 9-year-old daughter enjoyed riding. It's a bit far from Waikiki, but I think it's not a problem at all if you have a rental car.
妻、娘 三人と行きました。 一時間半はかなり長く感じましたが、雄大な高原の中を美人さんのインストラクターに案内されて、気分も最高でした。又景色も非常に素晴らしく楽しかったです、馬さんもどれもおとなしく9歳の娘でも楽しく乗馬できました。ちょっとワイキキからは遠いですが、レンタカーが有れば全然問題ないと思います。
ガンストックにお越しいただきありがとうございます。ご家族と楽しい時間を過ごされたと聞いて嬉しいです。またのご来場をお待ちしております。
Thank you for coming to Gunstock, We are happy to hear you had fun with your family. Hope you come back again.
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/04 |
Reviewed by: 女性40代
We participated as a couple during the Golden Week in May. It was incredibly fun. I want to do it again. The driver couldn't speak Japanese, but there was someone among the staff during the zip line activity who could speak Japanese. Maybe there happened to be someone in our group who could speak it. They taught us patiently. It's fine even if you only speak English. All the staff were kind.
Definitely bring a camera or smartphone! But make sure to attach a strap so you don't drop it. Or wear pants with zippers? Just make sure you don't drop anything. If you're doing the morning session, you'll finish after 1 PM, so you'll return to Waikiki around 2 PM. We thought we might get hungry, so we had a little donut on the bus. Others didn't seem to eat anything, though (laughs) just for reference.
夫婦で5月のGWに参加しました。最高に楽しかった。またやりたい。
ドライバーは日本語話せませんでしたが、ジップラインをやる時のスタッフの中に日本語ができる方がいました。私たちのグループにたまたま話せる方がいたのかな。丁寧に教えてくれました。英語だけでも大丈夫。スタッフは皆優しい。
カメラもしくはスマホなど絶対持って行った方が良い!でも、落とさないように首にかけられるようにひもをつけてください。それか、チャックのついてるパンツ❓ズボン❓とか。絶対落とさないように。午前にやる方は、終わるのが13時過ぎなのでワイキキに戻るのは14時回ります。私たちはお腹空くかも❓と思い、バスの中でちょこっとドーナツを食べちゃいました。他の方は特に食べていませんでしたが(笑)参考までに。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/03 |
Reviewed by: drg
The bus ride to the Polynesian Cultural Center was ok. The guide who spoke most of the way there was not very entertaining. He did pass on a few useful tidbits, but not many considering he spoke for almost an hour and a half. The guide we got at the PCC was difficult to understand and was apparently supposed to shepherd about 20 or 30 people around. Since you had to be very close to him to be able to hear and understand him, most of what he said was missed by most of his charges. He led us from presentation to presentation for 2.5 hours, then, as he sent us on our way to our dinners, he gave us maps of the place. It would have been nice to have a program or something to explain what it was we were seeing in these presentations. The Luau was just ok. Waiters were passing out drinks in pineapples to select people...I was unaware of any offer of those drinks. I assume there was a separate charge, but I have no idea. The food was mediocre and the show after dinner was not much better. Then we went to the main event...HA, breath of life. Once again, we were not given any explanation of what the performance was showing us. A brief one-page synopsis would have been extremely helpful. Overall, I was very disappointed with this tour!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/04 |
Reviewed by: まろにー
The explanation for shark watching was all in English. I couldn't understand what they were saying at all, but I managed! When I put on my snorkel and peered into the sea, there were over 20 sharks! They didn't come close, so it didn't seem dangerous. However, it was a bit challenging to see them while battling the rough waves. But that was thrilling and fun! I had to wait for others to have their turn, so the time on the boat was long, which made me a bit seasick. But I’m glad I did it! ♪
シャークウォッチングの説明は全て英語。何を言ってるか全然分からなかったけど、なんとかなる!シュノーケルを付けていざ海の中を覗くとそこにはサメが20頭以上いた!でも近付いてくるわけじゃないから危険ではなさそう。でも荒波と戦いながら見る事が少し大変。でもそれがスリリングでまた楽しかった!だけど他の方の番も待たないといけないので、船の滞在時間が長いため船酔いした。でもやって良かったと思いました♪
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| Packages: | サメ遭遇付きプラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/13 |
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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!