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This was my third time in Hawaii, and I finally got to go skydiving.

I'm not very good at English, but everyone spoke to me in broken Japanese and they were cheerful and really nice people!

As for the skydiving, it was truly the best!! I decided to jump from 4,267 meters because I wanted to make the most of the experience, and it was definitely the right choice. When you jump, you go without hesitation. Haha! And be careful, because if you open your mouth, it dries out instantly and drool will come out. Haha!

According to the instructor, when you land, you should sit down, but your clothes might get dirty, so I think it's better not to dress up too nicely. (^_^;)

The weather was great, so I was able to return to the hotel by 10:30! ♪

3回目のHawaiiで念願のskydiving..

英語は得意ではありませんが
みなさんｶﾀｺﾄの日本語で話してくれたり
陽気でとてもいい人たちでした！

肝心のｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞですが、
ほんっとーーーーに最高です！！
せっかくの経験だからと思い高度4267mに
しましたが大正解でした。
飛ぶときは躊躇なくいきます。笑
そして口をあけると一瞬で乾燥し、
よだれがたれますのでご注意を..。笑

ｲﾝｽﾄﾗｸﾀｰさんによりますがおしりをつけて
着地する際は服が汚れるので
ｵｼｬﾚはしない方がいいと思います(^_^;)

天気にも恵まれてたので10時半には
ﾎﾃﾙに帰ってこれましたよ♪

This time, I booked the deluxe plan with transportation. When I arrived at the meeting point, there were many buses lined up, and I wasn't sure which one to take, so I asked someone holding a sign for another tour, and I was able to board safely. I thought it wasn't very considerate that there wasn't someone holding a sign like with other tours, but the guidance inside the bus was polite, and we enjoyed the view from the window on the way. It was farther than I expected, and there was a restroom break along the way, but it took about another 40 minutes from there. I had low expectations for dinner because of the reviews saying it wasn't great, but it turned out to be better than I thought, and the prime rib was delicious. The staff who served it were friendly and chatted with us casually. We were in the second row from the front for the show, but since we weren't in the middle, there were some scenes that were a bit hard to see. However, the clear story and, above all, the performers seemed to be having fun, which was great. After the show, they come to shake hands, but if you engage with them, the bus schedule is quite tight. If you need to go to the restroom, I think it's best to get up immediately after the show and head straight there.

今回、デラックス・送迎つきプランを申し込みました。集合場所に行くと、バスがたくさん並び、どれかわからず他ツアーの看板を持った人に聞き、無事乗り込むことができました。他のツアーのように看板を持った人がいないのは、親切でないと思いましたが、車内での案内は丁寧で車窓からの眺めを楽しみながら向かいました。思っていたより遠く、途中トイレ休憩がありましたが、そこからさらに40分くらいかかりました。ディナーは口コミを見てあんまりだということだったので期待していなかったせいか、思っていたより良く、プライムリブも美味しかったです。切り分けてくれるスタッフもフレンドリーで、きさくに話かけてくれました。ショーは前から２列目でしたが、真ん中ではなかったため、少し見にくい場面もありましたが、わかりやすいストーリーと、何より演者たちが楽しそうだったことが良かったです。終わったら握手をしに来てくれますが、それに対応しているとバスの時間がかなりタイトです。トイレに行きたい方は、終わってすぐに席を立ち、トイレに直行したほうがいいと思います。

our visit was just as expected plus more. Very pleased with the whole experience and 0ur guide was amazing, funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Wow. I learned so much. All the staff are so friendly. The luau was good but the show "breathe" was stunning!!!! We weren't going to stay but the staff told us it was the best part and I have to agree. Well worth the drive and cost!

For our three-generation trip, we chose the Pineapple Train.

We arrived 15 minutes late from the scheduled meeting time. Furthermore, there was a misunderstanding regarding the number of people, resulting in not having enough tickets for the Pineapple Train, which led to the need to go to the office to pick them up.

Next, we headed to the pickup location for my brother's family, but despite being past the meeting time, they were not at the designated spot. The driver kindly searched all over and even checked places that are often mistaken. Since we couldn't get in touch, they ended up driving to the hotel where we were staying. Embarrassingly, we were still at the hotel, and it was just a simple case of being late, but we ended up departing 30 minutes behind schedule. I truly apologize for that.

Despite the various troubles, the driver kept the atmosphere lively in the car, which I was really grateful for.

The Pineapple Train was peaceful and provided a relaxing time for adults. However, when I went to the restroom on the Pineapple Train, I lost track of time and couldn't go shopping. I also couldn't use the 15% off ticket that you receive when booking through VELTRA.

During the sea turtle watching at Alii Beach, they took us early considering the time the turtles would be on the beach, allowing us to see the turtles and take photos.

While exploring Haleiwa Town with kids, we spent most of our time at Matsumoto's Shave Ice and lunch, so there was no time to go to Giovanni's. We did have a little time for shopping, like buying an aloha shirt from Kahala.

In the car, the driver shared a lot about the sightseeing spots, making it a meaningful time. We were able to return to Waikiki by 3 PM.

三世代での旅行で、パイナップル列車を選択しました。

待ち合わせの時間より15分遅れての到着でした。さらに、人数が間違って伝わっており、パイナップル列車のチケット枚数が足りないため、事務所まで取りに行くという事態が発生しました。

次に、兄の家族のピックアップ場所に向かったのですが、待ち合わせの時間を過ぎていたにもかかわらず、指定の場所にいなかったため、あちこち探し回ってくれたり、よく間違えがちな場所にも見に行ってくれたり、連絡もつかなかったので、最後には滞在しているホテルにまで車をまわして頂きました。恥ずかしながらホテルにまだいており、単なる遅刻だったのですが、30分も出発時間に遅れることになってしまいました。本当に申し訳なかったです。

様々なトラブルがあったにもかかわらず、ドライバーの方は車内を盛り上げて下さり、本当にありがたかったです。

パイナップル列車はのどかで、大人が癒される時間でした。パイナップル列車に乗って、トイレに行くと時間はなくなってしまって、買い物はできませんでした。ＶＥＬＴＲＡ予約時にもらえる15％オフのチケットを使うことができませんでした。

アリイビーチでのウミガメ鑑賞では、ウミガメが浜にいる時間を考慮して、先に連れて行ってくれたので、浜にいるウミガメを見ることが出来、写真を撮ることができました。
ハレイワタウンでの散策は子供連れだと、マツモトのシェイブアイスとランチでほとんど時間が無くなってしまったので、ジョバンニまで行く時間はなかったです。ＫＡＨＡＲＡのアロハシャツを買ったりと少しのお買い物の時間はありました。
車内ではドライバーの方が観光スポットをたくさん話してくれて、有意義な時間でした。15時にはワイキキに戻ってこれました。

I was super nervous and kept panicking until the very end, but as I kept dropping, the free fall ended in no time.

My throat got really dry, so it might be good to have a drink.

I was lucky to get a pocket Wi-Fi through the campaign.

超びびって最後の最後までびびり倒してましたが
どんどん落とされていくので、あっとゆーまに
フリーフォールは終わりますよ。

のどカラカラになるので、飲み物あった
方が良いかも。

キャンペーンでポケットwifiかして
もらえたので、ラッキーでした

I participated as a solo male. I was picked up just after 5 AM and arrived at the site early, but couples and groups, as well as women traveling alone, were prioritized, and I couldn't fly until around 11 AM. I was once called in order, but just when I thought my name was called, I was told "Next Time," and I was switched with another group... The people I shared the morning pickup with all finished early and were sent back first. I was the only one left waiting (though the cloud conditions played a part...). If I hadn't been able to fly, it would have been a very disappointing memory.

Of course, the diving itself was amazing. If you're participating alone, please make sure to have plenty of time and a relaxed mindset!

男性一人参加でした。
朝５時過ぎにピックアップして頂き、現地へ早めに到着していましたが、
カップルやグループ、一人でも女性は優先され、11時位まで飛べませんでした。
一度順番に組み入れられたのですが、名前を呼ばれたと思ったら「Next Time」と言われ、
他のグループの方と入れ替わったり...
朝のピックアップで同乗した方たちは、皆さん早めに終わり、先に送迎で送ってもらってました。
私一人、（雲の具合もあったのですが...）ずっと待っていました。
（これで飛べなかったら、とてもつまらない思い出となったと思います）

もちろん、ダイビング自体はサイコーでした。
一人で参加される場合は、時間と心の余裕を持たれて下さい！

The explanation wasn't as detailed as in the video; it was more like, "Do this, do that, and that's it!" Before you know it, you're up at 4000 meters, and you're dropped one after another. Haha.

I didn't have time to be scared, which might have been a good thing.

During the free fall, I was breathing with my mouth open, but your mouth gets super dry!

Be careful.

説明はビデオほどみっちりとなく、
さらっと、こうしてこうしてこうね！と
言われておしまいで、あっと言うまに
4000㍍あがって、次々と落とされて
いきます。笑

こわがってる暇がなくて逆に
良かったかも。

フリーフォールのときは
口開けて呼吸してましたが、
口、ぱっっっっさぱさに
なりますよ！

気をつけて。

Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I participated in a show.

On the way there by bus from Honolulu, the guide shared various stories and showed us things on an iPad, making the trip enjoyable! There’s about an hour and a half without a restroom break until you arrive, so I recommend using the restroom before getting on.

As soon as we arrived, we headed straight to the buffet. Since we had the standard plan, I expected the usual buffet menu… curry, pasta, roast beef, and so on.

The show was powerful and very engaging! I don’t understand English, but there were animations playing, so I think I understood it somewhat. The actors ran right up close to the seats, so although we were seated further away, we had a great time.

I thought the ice cream sold during the show might be too much, but we shared it and finished it easily.

The bus ride back and forth was a bit bumpy… ^_^;

せっかくハワイに来たので、ショーを見たく参加しました。

ホノルルからバスで向かう道中、ガイドさんが色々とお話やiPadで見せていただいたので、
楽しく向かうことができました！
到着するまでの1時間半？位はトイレ休憩が無いので、行かれる方は済ませておいて乗られたらよいかと思います。

到着してからすぐにビュッフェへ向かいました。スタンダードプランだったので、
よくあるビュッフェのメニューかな…と
カレー、パスタ、ローストビーフなど

ショーの方は迫力があって見応えがありました！
英語はわからないのですが、アニメが流れていたりするのでなんとなくわかったかなと思います。座席の間近まで俳優さんたちが全力で走っていかれるので席は遠めでしたが、とても楽しめました。
途中で売られるアイス…多いかなと思いましたが2人で分けたらペロリといけました。

行き帰りのバスの揺れは少し気になりました…^_^;

Nice day, but a lot to see in a short time. People very friendly. The luau was nice, and the evening performance was awesome!!!

이런 경험을 언제나 또 해볼까요? 쵝오
다음에 하와이에 다시올 기회가 된다면 그때도 역시 다시 할꺼야

This was one of the most enjoyable and informative tours I have been on, Tiffany was an excellent and knowledgeable host this tour offers more than the tour description indicates and includes detailed interesting natural fauna information. I can highly recomend this very enjoyable tour and is excellent value for money the shrimp meal was enjoyable. Well done Tiffany for making our day day an enjoyable one.

It was the best optional tour I've ever been on! The boat was quite rocky, but I had no issues thanks to taking motion sickness medication the day before and on the day of the tour. It was such an exciting time that I even shouted with my snorkel in my mouth!

今までのどのオプショナルツアーよりも最高でした！船はとても揺れますが、前日の酔い止め＋当日の酔い止め服用で問題なしでした。シュノーケルを噛んだまま声を出してしまうくらいエキサイティングな時間でした！

We participated as a couple with our sixth-grade son. First, we went to Moalua Garden, then to a coffee shop, and finally to Dole Plantation. We spent 30 minutes at Dole, which was enough time to eat soft serve ice cream and look at souvenirs. Next, we headed to a beach with turtles. There were only two swimming in the water, and they didn't come ashore.

We had a 60-minute meal time in Haleiwa Town. I had previously communicated my desire for Huli Huli chicken and garlic shrimp, and the guide took us to a restaurant, but it was disappointing that it wasn't Marukey's. I regretted not asking to go to Marukey's. Since it was before 11 a.m., we were able to buy the Huli Huli chicken quickly. The taste was just average.

For horseback riding, we walked in a line along a mountain path, but the scenery became monotonous halfway through, making the 90 minutes feel long. I was very disappointed that the photos taken by the local guide with my camera didn't turn out well. The horseback riding itself was fine for elementary school students, but I think the coastal course would have had better views.

The guide explained various things about Hawaii on the bus. While the information about history and current life was helpful, I honestly found the discussions about celebrities' private lives unnecessary and uninteresting.

夫婦と小学6年生の息子で参加しました。
最初にモアルナガーデン、次にコーヒー屋さん、ドールプランテーションへ。
ドールは３０分の滞在、ソフトクリームを食べてお土産を見るのには十分でした。
次に亀のいる浜辺へ。海の中に2匹泳いでいるだけで上陸はしていませんでした。
ハレイワタウンで６０分の食事時間。あらかじめ、フリフリチキンとガーリックシュリンプの希望を伝えるとガイドさんがお店に連れて行ってくれますが、マーキーズではないお店だったのが残念でした。マーキーズに行きたいと言えばよかったとちょっと後悔。フリフリチキンは時間が11時前だったせいかすぐに買えました。味はまあ普通です。
乗馬は、山道をずーっと隊列になって歩いて行きますが途中から景色が単調で９０分が長く感じられました。現地のガイドさんに頼んだカメラの写真がうまく撮れていなくて非常に残念。
乗馬自体は小学生でも大丈夫でしたが、海辺のコースの方が眺めが良くてよかったかなと思いました。
ガイドさんがバスの中で色々とハワイの事を説明してくれます。歴史や現在の生活については為になりましたが、芸能人の私生活の話はプライベートなことですし興味がないので正直余計な話だと思いました。

If you love learning about history, culture and origins then this is the day trip for you. From the smiling and informative tour guide and coach driver down to the guest. Services staff. Everybody had a smile on their faces and they were there to be of assistance at all times.

Our tour guide 'Cousin Mitch' was extremely informative and kept my 6 year old daughter entertained. He got us to all the shows and events on time we didn't miss a thing.
The centre is full of vibrant colours and rich history and watching all the island dances during the boat pagent was amazing.

It was a long day topped off by the amazing evening show which truly took my breath away, was well worth it

During our honeymoon in Hawaii, we participated in a tour. Since it was both of our first time in Hawaii, we wanted to do something classic, so we were drawn to the fire dance.

The location is about an hour and a half drive from our accommodation in Waikiki, which was a bit inconvenient, but our Japanese guide provided a thorough explanation during the ride, so we were never bored.

Upon arrival, we started with a meal. It was a buffet-style setup where we could choose what we liked. The options included beef, pork, and chicken, as well as fried fish, pasta, mashed potatoes, bread, rice, salad, and fruits... a menu that everyone from adults to children could enjoy. The food was delicious, and we left feeling full.

The show began at 7:30 PM. Since I'm not very good at English, there were parts of the narration and dialogue that I didn't quite understand, but I think the overall story can be grasped while watching.

More than that, the powerful sound and the performances using human bodies were impressive.

The finale with the fire dance was truly wonderful. In the end, the audience gave a standing ovation.

We enjoyed the meal, experienced a spectacular show that we can't see in Japan, and even enjoyed the guide's sightseeing commentary during the ride (though we might have just been lucky...), so I think this participation fee is very reasonable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Hawaii for the first time.

ハネムーンでハワイに訪れた際にツアーに参加しました。
2人とも初めてのハワイだった事もあり、ベタな事がしたかったので、ファイヤーダンスに惹かれての参加です。

ロケーションは宿泊地のワイキキからは、車で一時間半くらい掛かるので不便では有りますが、行きの車内では日本人のガイドさんが、丁寧に案内してくれたので、全く退屈しませんでした。

現地に到着すると、先ずは食事です。ビュッフェ形式で好きなものを選んで食べる事が出来ます。肉はビーフ、ポーク、チキン。魚のフライやパスタ、マッシュポテト、パン、ライス、サラダ、フルーツ.....等、大人から子供まで楽しめるメニューでした。味も美味しくて、お腹いっぱいになりました。

そして、19:30からショーが始まりました。
英語が得意で無いので、ナレーションやセリフがいまいち理解できない部分が有りましたが、大まかなストーリーは観ている中でわかると思います。

それよりも、大迫力の音量と、人間の身体を使ったパフォーマンスが圧巻でした。

フィナーレのファイヤーダンスは本当に素晴らしかったです。
最後はスタンドが総立ちのスタンディングオベーションでした。

食事も楽しめて、日本では観ることの出来ない大迫力のショーを楽しみ、車内でのガイドさんの観光案内まで満喫できて(たまたま、運が良かっただけかも知れませんが.....)、この参加料はとてもお得だと思います。
初めてハワイに来る人には必ずオススメしたいです。

The first time I went with a friend.

This time, I applied for the Deluxe Special Plan for my husband, who is visiting Hawaii for the first time. The difference from the regular plan last time seems to be the seats and the ice cream during breaks, but I think the meal content is the same. There is a lot of ice cream, but it's not particularly delicious. I couldn't finish it.

The seats are close together, but I felt that being close doesn't necessarily mean it's better.

I thought it might not be necessary to choose the Deluxe option.

１度目は友人といきました。

今回は初ハワイの主人の為にデラックススペシャルプランで申込ました。
前回の普通のプランとの違いは席と休憩中のアイスクリームが付くくたいで、食事内容は変わりないと思いました。
アイスクリーム多いけど特に美味しくないです。食べきれません。
席は近くではありますが、近いから良いわけではないような気がしました。

デラックスでなくても良いように思いました。

I signed up for 14,000 feet. We left Waikiki just after 5:30 AM, signed the waiver on the bus, and arrived at the location before 6:00 AM. We were blessed with clear skies that day, so as soon as we arrived, we had a brief video explanation and then got ready. They asked if we wanted to take photos and videos; I was hesitant about the video, but they said if I didn't like it later, it was fine to just go with photos, so I decided to go ahead with it. (I figured it would be hard to say I didn't want either after trying.)

After a light briefing from the instructor, we waited for about an hour until it was our turn. As soon as the previous group’s plane returned, we boarded and took off right away. There were about six groups on board, I think. Most people were asking for photos. Those who requested them flew together with the instructor and the cameraman.

It took about 15 minutes to reach 14,000 feet. I thought, "Wow, I'm really high up," but the instructor teased me, saying, "It's okay! You're still in the hangar!" as we continued to gain altitude. When we reached 14,000 feet, the plane door opened. They said, "Alright, it's time to jump!" and before I could even resist, I was standing at the door, and with a countdown of 3, 2, 1, we jumped! Actually, the instructor jumped for us. There was no time for fear.

After a couple of spins in the air, we were in free fall for about a minute! We dropped at such a speed that there was no time to feel scared! I desperately tried to look at the cameraman, but I could hardly breathe. After that, the parachute opened, and I finally got to enjoy the breathtaking view of the North Shore coastline! However, as we gradually descended with the parachute, it was genuinely terrifying... I thought I might faint at one point. Laughing.

While enjoying the stunning views until the end, I experienced a level of descent fear that was incomparable to Fuji-Q Highland, and we landed on the ground. By the time we landed, I was completely dizzy and exhausted.

After landing, I checked the photos and videos. I thought both were too expensive, but I was so excited about the incredible experience that I ended up purchasing both. Laughing. Well, if I didn't buy one, it would only remain in my memory. I think I should have at least bought the photos.

So, my first skydiving experience was truly amazing. I'm already thinking about doing it again on my next trip to Hawaii!!!

14000フィートで申し込みました。
朝の5時半過ぎにワイキキを出発し、バスの中で誓約書にサインなどして、6時前に現地到着。
当日は雲ひとつない快晴に恵まれたため、到着してすぐにビデオによる簡単な説明→準備に入りました。
ここで写真と動画撮影をするか聞かれ、動画は迷っていたものの、後から動画を見てみて気に入らなければ写真だけでもOKとの事でとりあえずお願いしました。（多分、撮ってみたけどどちらも要らないは無理かと。）

インストラクターからの指導も軽く受け、待つこと1時間、自分たちの順番が回ってきました。
前の組の飛行機が戻ってきたらすぐに乗り込み、すぐ離陸。同乗は6組ぐらいだったかな？
ほとんどの人達が写真をお願いしていたと思います。頼んだ人はインストラクターとカメラマンの3人で一緒に飛びます。

14000フィートまで約15分。途中で恐ろしく高いとこにいるなと思ったものの、『ダイジョーブ！まだハンブーン！笑』とインストラクターにからかわれつつ、どんどん高度を上げます。
そして14000フィートに到達した時に、飛行機の扉が開かれました。さぁ飛ぶよ！と言われ抵抗する暇など一切なく、扉の前に立たされ、3,2,1で一気に飛びました！というかインストラクターが勝手に飛びます。恐怖もクソもありません。
空中で2,3回転したあとフリーフォール状態が1分ぐらい続きます！恐怖を感じるヒマもない程のスピードで落ちて行きました！必死でカメラマンに視線を向けるものの何だかうまく息も出来ない。笑
その後パラシュートが開き、ようやくノースショアの海岸線を望む絶景を楽しむ事が出来ました！ただ、パラシュートで徐々に高度を下げて行くときは本当に怖かった。。途中気絶するんじゃないかってほど。。。笑
最後まで絶景を楽しみつつ、富士○ハイランドの比じゃないほとの下降の恐怖を繰り返しつつ、地上に降り立ちました。
降りた時にはもうフラフラで骨抜き状態。

降りて写真とビデオをチェック。両方は高すぎるなと思ってたものの、とんでもない体験に胸高まっていたのかどちらも購入してしまいました。笑
まぁでもどちらか買わないと頭の中にしか残らないですからね。写真だけでも購入すべきかと。

そんな訳で、人生初のスカイダイビングはもう本当に最高でした。もう既に次回のハワイでもやりたいと思ってます！！！

I had the standard plan, but the meals were not great. Also, the return shuttle bus was changed at the last minute, and it was not the bus that was originally planned for only Japanese guests. We went around to various hotels, and while it took just over an hour to get there, the return trip took nearly two hours.

スタンダードプランだったのですが、食事がいまいちでした。
あと、送迎バスの帰りのバスが急遽変更され、当初予定していた日本人のみのバスではなかったため、いろんなホテルをまわり、行きは1時間少しでいけたのに、帰りは2時間近くかかりました。

An amazing experience. Even though the water was extremely rough the day we went, it was still incredible. Our guides were the best too.

I had made a reservation for the day I arrived in Honolulu, but due to a flight delay, I couldn't make it. When I consulted with VELTRA, they informed me that I could change my reservation for an additional fee of about $35 for the transfer. They asked me to make the change myself, but since I was unable to call locally, I conveyed that to them, and they made the change for me. However, since it was a last-minute change, they requested that I confirm it on-site. After arriving at the hotel, I called the Polynesian Cultural Center, only to find out that the change had not been communicated to them. Fortunately, there was a Japanese person who helped me, but I think it would be better if the agency provided more support in such situations.

The show was truly amazing, and I was able to sit in the deluxe section, four rows from the front! The performance was very powerful, with various stage setups, and the pacing of the story was good, making it enjoyable!

ホノルル到着当日に予約していましたが飛行機の遅延で行けなくなってしまい、VELTRAさんに相談したところ送迎代で約35ドル追加で払えば変更可能との事。変更は自分で行ってくださいとの事でしたが、現地への電話ができない状態だったのでその旨を伝えると変更してくれました。ただ直前の変更の為、最終的な確認は現地でして欲しいとのことだったので、ホテルに着いてからポリネシアン文化センターへ電話しました。すると、現地へは変更の事は伝わっていませんでした…。日本人の方だったので助かりましたが、代理店としてそこまでのフォローがあるといいと思いました。

ショーは本当に素晴らしくて、デラックスで前から4番目の席で見る事が出来ました！迫力がとてもあり、ステージもいろいろな仕掛けがあり、話の展開のテンポも良いので楽しめると思います！

I had seen many luau shows before, so I thought it would be just okay... but I was completely blown away. It was moving! Amazing! Unbelievably impressive! Just this show alone was worth the trip from Japan. I absolutely recommend it!! I want to participate again more than once. The buffet was also good!! Let's understand the alcohol-free option.

何度もルアウショーを見ていたので、そんなもんか・・・てな気持ちを打ち砕かれました。感激！感嘆！アンビリーバボウ感動！このショーだけで、日本から来た価値ありです。絶対お薦め！！もう一度以上参加したいと思います。ビュフェもOK！！アルコール抜きは理解しましょう。

I experienced it for the first time.

Tomorrow is skydiving...
I was excited from the day before.

When I went to sleep...
I woke up just 10 minutes before the meeting time!!

I was so looking forward to skydiving that I overslept.

There were many Japanese people at the site, but also people from various countries.

The instructors and locals casually talked to us.

Everyone helped ease the tension.

Finally, it was time for the flight—time for skydiving.

It was a brief experience, but it was so much fun.

We were blessed with good weather, and it became a memorable skydiving experience for a lifetime.

初めて体験しました。

明日は、スカイダイビングだ…。
と思い、前日からワクワクワク。

と思い、眠ると…
なんと、集合時間１０分前に起床！！

寝坊してしまう程、楽しみにしていたスカイダイビング。

現地には日本人も多いですが、多国籍の人人人。

気楽に話を掛けてくるインストラクターの方、現地の方。

みんなが緊張を和らいでくれました。

いざフライトー、いざスカイダイビングー。

あっという間の時間でしたが、とても楽しかったです。

天気にも恵まれ、気持ち良く、一生の思い出となったスカイダイビングでした。

It was my first experience.
At first, I thought, "This is scary," and "Will I be okay?" but the instructor was very kind and funny, which helped me overcome my fear.

Then it was time for the flight.

Until I jumped out, I was a little scared, but once I was flying...
In front of me was the entire island of Oahu.
It was so beautiful, and the skydiving experience went by in an instant.

Is it a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Maybe.

No...
I thought I wanted to experience it again.

初めての体験でした。
初めは「怖い。」、「大丈夫かな。」と思っていましたが、インストラクターの方がとても優しく、また面白い方で恐怖心を無くしてくれました。

いざフライトへ。

飛び出すまでは、少し怖かったですが、いざ飛んでみると…
目の前は、一面オアフ島。
とても綺麗であっという間のスカイダイビングでした。

人生に一度の体験！？かな。

いや…
もう１度体験したいと思いました。

The tour I participated in started in the evening with entry to the Polynesian Cultural Center, followed by a buffet dinner and a show. We were supposed to meet at the pickup location around 4 PM, but there were many guests from other tour options, and it took a while to find our guide. However, our guide eventually spotted us, and we set off!

The Polynesian Cultural Center is on the opposite side of the island from Waikiki, so it took about an hour and a half to get there. Along the way, our lively guide, who lives in Hawaii, kept us entertained with fun stories, so we arrived at our destination without getting bored!

Once we arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center, we enjoyed a buffet in a huge dining hall! It seemed that the meal options varied depending on the grade of the package you chose, but the standard option was more than satisfactory!

After the meal, we browsed a souvenir shop before heading to the show. Finally, we got to enjoy the much-anticipated show, "Hā: Breath of Life." I won't spoil the content here, but it had a storyline, and the intensity of the finale was simply overwhelming! I think you can enjoy the show well from any seat.

Since it's far from Waikiki, I recommend this tour for those who have some time to spare!

今回参加したツアーは夕方からポリネシア文化センターへ入場し、ビュッフェを食べて、ショーを見るというもの。
午後4時過ぎにピックアップ場所で待ち合わせだったのですが他のオプションツアーのお客さんがたくさんいてなかなかガイドさん？と会えませんでしたが、なんとかガイドさんが私たちを見つけてくれて出発！！
ポリネシア文化センターはワイキキからは島の反対側なので1時半くらいかかったのですが、道中はハワイ在住の元気なガイドさんがとても楽しいお話で盛り上げてくれたので退屈することなく目的地に到着！
ポリネシア文化センターに到着後は超巨大な食堂でブュッフェを頂きました！申し込むグレードによって食事の内容が変わるみたいでしたが、スタンダードで充分満足することがでしました！！！
食事の後は少しお土産屋さんを見ながらショーの会場へ。
そして待ちに待ったショー、'ハァ'ブレス・オブ・ライフを鑑賞しました！内容についてはネタバレになってしまうのでここでは書きませんが、ストーリー性もありとにかくラストの迫力がすごくてただただ圧倒されてしまいました！！！！席はとこからでも良く鑑賞できると思います。

ワイキキから遠いので時間に余裕がある方にはオススメのツアーです！

I can barely swim and I'm too scared to dive even with a snorkel, but my wife is a diver and wanted to do some ocean activities together, so I thought this might work out... and signed up.

The transportation and local arrangements were normal, without any particular issues. We took off our shoes and boarded the boat with about 20 people, of which only about six were Japanese. Along the way, we read a Japanese lecture file.

The sea at the North Shore was somewhat rough, and the boat rocked quite a bit. The Japanese student group that was with us was almost seasick. If you're prone to motion sickness, it's better to skip this. Even after we got into the cage, the waves were rough and it was tough.

I later heard that the North Shore is calm only around July to August. We were able to see sharks up close, so it's a good activity for those who like that, but personally, it was extremely challenging for me... I was overestimating my abilities. My wife was very happy, though.

私はほぼ泳げず、シュノーケルでも怖くて潜れませんが
嫁はダイバーなのですが、何か一緒に海のアクティビティをやりたいとの事で
これだったら何とかなるか。。。と申し込みました。

送迎や現地での対応は、特に問題はなく普通です。
裸足になって船に乗り込み、20人ほどで沖へ行くんですが日本人は6名ほど。
途中で日本語のレクチャーファイルを読みます。

ノースショアの海はそこそこ時化ており、かなり船が揺れました。
一緒に行ってた日本の学生グループもほぼグロッキーに。
船酔いに弱い人はやめとく方がいいです。
順番が来て檻に入ってからも、波は荒れて苦しいです。

後で聞いたのですが、ノースショアは7～8月くらいだけらしいです、おとなしいのは。
ちゃんと鮫は間近で見えたので、好きな人にはいいアクティビティですが
個人的には非常にきつかったです。。。身の程知らずでしたね。
嫁はたいそうよろこんでおりました。

The people were friendly, the views were great. Since we are experienced riders it would've been nice to do more than a walk but we were aware it was only walk. For the cost we probably wouldn't pick this type of ride again.

I was nervous before riding the horse, but the smart horses gave me a wonderful time. They worked hard to climb steep hills and skillfully avoided muddy areas, making the 90 minutes fly by without any scary moments. The guide also made great use of our time, showing us various places and preparing meals, which made us very happy. My family and I are talking about wanting to participate again!

馬に乗る前は緊張していましたが、賢い馬たちに、楽しい時間を過ごさせてもらいました。
かなり急な坂を頑張って登ってくれたり、ぬかるみを上手に避けて歩いてくれて、怖い思いをすることなくあっという間の９０分でした。
ガイドの方も時間をうまく使って、色々なところに案内してくれたり、食事の準備を下さって大変うれしかったです。また参加したいね～と家族みんなで話しています。

I think it’s inconvenient because there’s no pickup service and you have to meet on-site, so you need a rental car to get there. Horseback riding along the nearby beach felt monotonous since the course was the same going and coming back. The time was shorter than I expected. The horseback riding at Kualoa had better scenery. If the weather is good, it might offset some of that.

ピックアップが無く現地集合の為レンタカーでないと行けない場所の為不便だと思う。近くのビーチ沿いを乗馬。コースが行き帰りが同じで単調に感じた。時間が思ったより短かった。クアロアの乗馬の方が景色は良かった。天気が良ければある程度相殺されるかもしれない。

I signed up for canyon horseback riding, but due to bad weather, it was canceled and changed to a seaside course. While the weather is no one's fault, I was really looking forward to it, so it's disappointing. However, I was glad that I could still go horseback riding on the seaside course. Thank you to the guide for being so kind. I will try canyon horseback riding again next year.

渓谷乗馬を申し込みしましたが、天候が悪くキャンセルになり海辺コースに変更になりました。天候は誰の責任ではありませんが、楽しみにしていただけに残念です。しかし海辺コースでも乗馬が出来たので良かった。ガイドさんも親切にして頂きありがとうございました。来年また渓谷乗馬に再挑戦します。