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We participated as a couple. Since we are attending a riding school in Japan, we were looking forward to horseback riding abroad. The handsome staff communicated with us in broken Japanese, and we enjoyed a walk on the beautiful beach of the North Shore. Then we did log jumps, and afterwards, we even got to canter, which made us very satisfied.

夫婦で参加しました。
日本で乗馬学校に通っている事もあり海外での乗馬を楽しみにして。
英語が話せない私達にイケメンスタッフが片言の日本語で対応してくれノースショアの美しいビーチをお散歩。
そして丸太ん棒のジャンプ。その後駈歩までさせて頂き
とっても満足できました。

It was my first skydiving experience. The dive from the sky was intense, but the staff were very reliable, so I felt safe. I want to do it again!

初スカイダイビングでした。
これでもか！というぐらい上空からのダイブでしたが、スタッフさんがしっかりしていたので、安心でした。
またやりたいです。

This time, I participated in an activity with my company's group. Since it was my first overseas trip, I was a bit anxious, but having a Japanese guide made me feel at ease and allowed me to enjoy myself. Also, the show was of very high quality and I was completely satisfied with the content. Next time, I want to go with my family!

今回は会社のグループでアクティビティに参加しました。
私自身は初めての海外旅行と言う事もあり不安でしたが日本語ガイドが付いてくれたりと安心して楽しむ事が出来ました。
又、ショーもすごくクオリティーが高く十分満足の行く内容でした。今度は家族で行きたいと思います！

I love horseback riding and have taken various lessons, but I had my first experience with polo in Japan, as there weren't many opportunities.

First, we practiced hitting the ball on the ground. After that, I hit the ball while walking on the horse, and gradually I was able to hit the ball while the horse was running. The horse was very smart and moved towards the ball on its own.

I was very satisfied with the added enjoyment of horseback riding.

I had a great experience in the beautiful nature of the North Shore.

The staff were kind, and even though I didn't understand much English, we were able to communicate through gestures.

Thank you very much.

乗馬が好きでいろいろレッスンを受けてきましたが、ポロは日本では機会がなく初体験でした
まずは地上で球を打つ練習
その後、馬に乗り歩かせながら球を打ち、徐々に馬を走らせながら球を打つ所まで出来ました
馬がとても賢く、ポロに慣れているため球を打った方へ自ら移動します

乗馬プラスαの楽しさで大満足

ノースショアの大自然の中、とても良い経験ができました

スタッフの方も親切で英語があまりわからなくても身振り手振りで意志の疎通が出来ました

ありがとうございました

They took photos for us at every stop, so even as a couple, we didn't have to worry about taking pictures. I really appreciated this thoughtful gesture.

Since I chose the hiking plan, I walked through the botanical garden at the end point in Waimea Canyon, but it was hard to understand the different zones without being able to read English... I can recommend it for nature lovers, but if I were to do it again, I think I'd prefer horseback riding after seeing others.

I was told that in winter, it depends on the turtles, but luckily, we encountered a sea turtle basking on the rocks! The conversations along the way were enjoyable, but on the way back, I was so tired that I fell into a deep sleep. You can have such a fulfilling experience in a short amount of time. I highly recommend it.

行く先々でまず写真撮影をしてくれたので、カップルで参加してもカメラ撮影に気を揉まずにすみました。
本当にこういう心遣いは嬉しかったです。

ハイキングプランをチョイスしたので、ワイメア渓谷がゴール地点の植物園を歩いたのですが、英語が読めないとゾーンが変わってもよくわからないという…
自然大好き！な方にはオススメできますが、リピートするなら乗馬がいいなぁと他の方々を見て思いました。

冬場は寒いので出会えるかは亀次第…と説明を受けたものの、運良くウミガメの甲羅干しにも出会えてラッキー！
道中の会話も楽しかったのですが、帰りは疲れて熟睡してしまいました。
それだけ充実した内容を短時間で過ごせます。オススメです。

This was my first time in Hawaii, and when I asked someone who had been there before what they enjoyed, they recommended the Polynesian Cultural Center as a must-visit. So, I decided to go.

The tour inside the center was conducted by a Japanese exchange student from the nearby university, who provided thorough and kind explanations. I was able to understand the facilities within the center very well, which was great. I felt that this kind of guide system is beneficial for both the students and us tourists.

Additionally, the show was conducted in English, but the story was easy to follow, making it enjoyable even for those who don't understand English.

初めてのハワイですが、ハワイに来た事のある方に、どこが良かったですかと聞いたら、ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターは行く価値があるよと教わったので行った次第です。
センター内の案内は隣接の大学の日本人留学生がしてくれたのですが、丁寧にまた親切に説明して頂き、センター内の施設が良くわかり大変良かったです。このようなガイドシステムは学生さんにとってもわれわれ観光客にとっても良いことだと感じました。
また、ショーは英語で行われたのですが、ストーリーがわかり易く、英語が理解できなくても楽しめるショーでした。

Jermaine (the "Main Man") was awesome! He made the experience so enjoyable.

One of the sites that I will never miss out on visiting during my frequent visits to Oahu is the Polynesian Cultural Center. This is an amazing place to spend a day if you are interested in learning more about the history and culture of Polynesia in a enjoyable and entertaining way. I strongly recommend that you spend the extra money and take advantage of the full day Ambassador Package. It is certainly well worth the extra cost! With it you will spend the entire day on a small group tour given by a knowledgeable guide who will take you to all the different villages where you will learn the history and culture of that particular Island from individuals who actually grew up on those Islands. Following a full day of touring the villages, you will eat a large meal. Here, with the Ambassadors Package, you have the choice of eating at the Luau or the Prime Rib/Seafood dinner. If you have or are planning to attend another Luau while you are visiting the Islands, I would opt for th

Had great day. My grandsons and self really enjoyed it. Lots of time to wander around. Sam was great. Very knowledgable .answered lots of questions.really appreciated his friendly attitude.

I am very satisfied that I was able to do my dream skydiving at this age. It was cheaper than anyone I heard from after returning home. The service was definitely not bad either. It was great.

この年で憧れのスカイダイビングができてとても満足です。帰国して聞いた経験者の誰より安かった。決してサービスも悪くなかったし。良かった。

Skydiving was incredibly fun! On the day of the jump, there were some clouds, so we jumped from a slightly lower altitude, but I was more than satisfied. The cameraman assigned to me seemed to have low skills, and it looked like we might have to turn back due to the thick clouds, but somehow we managed to jump. I also bought the DVD, and it became a great memory. When you go, I definitely recommend renting a car with a navigation system and driving there yourself! Next time, I want to jump on a clear day! I'll definitely go again!

スカイダイビング最高に楽しかった！
当日は雲がかかって、少し低いところからだったようだけど、十分満足です。
僕担当のカメラマンの技術が低かったのか、厚い雲で飛ぶのを諦めて引き返しそうでしたが、なんとか飛んでもらえました。
DVDも買いましたが、良い思い出になりました。
行くときは、ぜひナビ付きのレンタカーを借りて自力で行くのがオススメです！
今度は、快晴の日に飛びに行きたいです！また行きます！

I go to Hawaii every year, and this was my second time participating. My son (11 years old) is really looking forward to the horseback riding here. There are options for valley riding and beach riding, but I think the valley riding is more enjoyable since it lasts for an hour and a half and includes some ups and downs.

During the valley riding, at the end, the instructor takes photos of each person on their horse from a scenic spot with your own camera. Don't forget to bring a digital camera or similar!

毎年ハワイへ行きますが、今回2回目の参加でした。ここの乗馬は、息子（11歳）がとても楽しみにしています。渓谷乗馬と海辺乗馬とありますが、渓谷乗馬の方が乗馬時間も1時間半と長く、アップダウンもあり、楽しめるのではと思います。
渓谷乗馬では、最後に景色の良い所から個々に馬に乗っている状態を手持ちのカメラで乗馬の先生が撮影してくれます。デジカメ等を忘れずに。

I participated alone at the end of the year. The weather was great, and the free fall while looking out from Turtle Bay to Diamond Head was amazing.

Honestly, I thought there would be more lectures at the beginning, but we only watched a video and then jumped right in, which was a bit surprising, but in a way, it was efficient.

It seems that my jumping buddies didn't speak much Japanese, so having some understanding of English might reduce the enjoyment a bit, but the experience itself was truly wonderful, so I definitely want to recommend it.

年末ひとりで参加しました。天気がよかったこともあり、タートルベイからダイヤモンドヘッドまで見渡しながらのフリーフォールは最高でした。
正直初めのレクチャーがもっとあるのかと思いましたが、ビデオ見ただけですぐ飛ぶのは少々面食らったところありますが、ある意味合理的。
一緒に飛ぶバディの方々はあまり日本語が話せないようなので、多少の英語理解力が無いと楽しみが減ってしまう感じですが、体験そのものは非常に素晴らしいものなので是非ともオススメしたいです。

I might have been sleep-deprived from playing late every night, but I couldn't stop the ringing in my ears during the flight, and even after it was over, I felt dizzy and went back to the hotel to rest. I was really looking forward to it, so it was disappointing. My friend who went with me said they had a great time, so make sure to take care of yourselves and go, everyone!!

毎日夜遅くまで遊んでいて寝不足だったのかも知れませんが、飛んでる最中から耳鳴りがなりやまず、終わった後もフラフラでホテルに帰って休みました。楽しみにしていたので残念でした。一緒に行った友人はとても楽しかったと言っていたので、体調整えて皆さん行って下さいねッ！！

When it comes to Japan, the prices are much higher, but being able to experience the blue sea and sky of Hawaii at this price became the best memory.

日本でするとなると金額ももっと高いし、この値段でハワイの青い海、青い空ほ飛べたのは最高の思い出になりました。

I had a wonderful horseback ride along the coast. The staff were very friendly and made the experience enjoyable! I highly recommend it!!

海沿いを気持ちよく乗馬させていただきました。
スタッフの皆さんも気持ち良く接して頂き、とても楽しめました！
おすすめです！！

It was my first time horseback riding, and all three of us were truly satisfied with the smart horses. However, I had prepared under the assumption that we would be able to sightsee in Haleiwa, so it was disappointing that we only passed by and saw it from the car window. This experience is not suitable for those who want to shop or explore in Haleiwa. The taste was not as good as I had hoped, but I was able to enjoy the huli huli chicken and garlic shrimp, and I had a pleasant day overall. The guide was knowledgeable and flexibly took us to points where sea turtles come ashore. Thanks to that, I was able to take a great photo with a large turtle, which became a wonderful memory.

初めての乗馬でしたが、本当に賢い馬ばかりで、参加した３人とも大満足でした。
ただ、ハレイワの街を観光できるものと思い込んで下調べをするなどして準備していたので、車窓から見て通り過ぎるだけだったのは残念でした。
ハレイワで買物や見学をしたい方には不向きです。
味は期待したほどではなかったけれどフリフリチキンやガーリックシュリンプも食べる事ができたし、気持ちのよい一日を過ごす事ができました。
ガイドさんは物知りで、海亀の上陸するポイントなども臨機応変に案内して下さいました。おかげで、大きな亀とのツーショットを撮る事もでき良い思い出になりました。

We upgraded to the full day, rather than sticking to the late entry. We wanted to have more time to check out the presentations etc. The presentations were interesting and well done. They came over as authentic rather than cheesy or Disneyesque. The staff were excellent all 'round. There were showers passing through, but it didn't take away from our day, as there were plenty of buildings/huts to head into, and showers don't seem to last too long in this part of the world. The entertainment and food at the Luau was good. It did take a long time to get to the lining up and eating part, but there were a lot of people. It would have been better if they started processing the tables through the buffet right after the unveiling of the pig, and we could just watch the entertainment as we went, instead of largely sitting for nearly an hour before anyone started lining up. The HA show was amazing, and I would recommend it too anyone going to Oahu. Overall an opportunity to learn about

My first skydiving experience from 14,000 feet was truly one of a kind. However, the waiting time before the jump and for the return shuttle was excessively long and felt like a waste (they didn't provide any estimates), so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are impatient.

14,000ftからの初スカイダイビングで、唯一無二の経験でした。
ただ、飛ぶまでや帰りの送迎までの待ち時間がとにかく長く無駄に浪費されるので（目安も教えて貰えない）、気が短い人にはお勧めしません。

Positive Points
1) The buffet was extensive and satisfying.
2) The LED light illumination at night was beautiful.
3) The show had a story structure, which was interesting.
4) I was impressed by the acrobatic performances using fire.

Areas for Improvement
1) I booked through internet access from my hotel room in Hawaii this time, so I couldn't print the voucher. Despite providing my reservation number and full name, the lack of a printed paper caused the check-in process to take over 10 minutes.
2) I would like to see the free parking expanded (this time it was paid).
3) I would like to allow photography without a flash during the show (audience members who do not comply should be asked to leave).

良かった点
１）ビュッフェの内容が充実しており、満足
２）夜のＬＥＤライトによるイルミネーションが美しい
３）Showの内容がストーリー仕立てとなっており、面白い
（少年がいきなりゴツイ体格のオジサンに変わるところに違和感あり）
４）炎を使ったアクロバティックな演出に感動

改善して欲しい点
１）今回ハワイのホテルで部屋からネットアクセスで予約したため、バウチャーを印刷できなかった。予約番号とフルネームを伝えたにも関わらず、印刷した紙が無いために手続きに10分以上を要した
２）Freeの駐車場を拡大願いたい(今回、有料)
３）Showでは、ストロボなしでの撮影は許可して欲しい（守らない観客は退場願えばよい）

It was an early morning pickup, but when I got into the car, there were already many people there. During the ride, I signed some documents, and as soon as we arrived at the location, we watched a video that explained the precautions and tips before getting ready to jump!

They called our names in order, and we were fitted with various equipment, and off we went!!!

When we reached 4,000 meters, those who boarded the plane after me started jumping one after another, in the reverse order of boarding.

Next was my turn!! I was so nervous!! But before I could even feel scared, the instructor timed it perfectly, and we took off (laughs). That's how it goes, I guess^^;

The breathtaking view from the moment we took off was incredible!! Seeing it with my own eyes was completely different from seeing it in photos!!

But in an instant, the parachute opened, and we got to see various directions and even spun around a bit… I had a truly wonderful experience and I'm very satisfied.

I want to fly in the sky again someday!!

早朝のお迎えでしたが、車に乗り込むと既にたくさんの方がいました。
移動中に書類にサインをし、現地に到着後すぐにビデオを見て注意事項やチップの説明を受けるともう飛ぶ準備へ!!

順番に名前を呼ばれ、色々と体に装着されいざ出発!!!

４０００ｍに着くと飛行機に乗り込んだ順番とは逆に後から乗った人が次から次に飛び立っていきました。

次は私の番!!ドキドキｯ!!
でも怖いと感じる間もなくインストラクターのタイミングで飛び立ちました(笑)こんなもんなんですね^^;

飛び立った瞬間から見える絶景に感動!!
写真で見るのと、自分の目で見るのとでは全然違いました!!

でも一瞬でパラシュートが開き、色んな方向を見せてくれたりクルクルと回って遊んでくれたり…
とても素晴らしい体験ができて満足しています。

またいつか空を飛びたいです!!

I signed up for the All-Day Super Ambassador starting from noon. I thought the price was a bit high, but since opportunities like this don't come around often, I decided to go for this course meal. However, the food was served buffet-style, just like the standard class, with only the seating being different. Even though I had a great time at the theme park and the dance show, I'm still disappointed about that meal.

昼から満喫、オールデイ・スーパーアンバサダーを申し込みました。少々高い料金だと思いましたが何度も機会があるわけでもないと思い、コース料理のこのコースを申し込みました。しかし、食事はスタンダードクラスなどと同じビュッフェスタイルで、ただ座席が区別されているだけでした。せっかくテーマパークやダンスショウで楽しい時間を過ごせたのに、あの食事には今になってもがっくりきています。

On the day of the event, we rented a car, so we opted out of the shuttle service. The meeting time was set for 9:00, so we arrived around 8:30, but the office was already open, and it seemed like the order of jumps was based on the order of check-in. Even though we arrived at 8:30, there were already many people there, and we ended up taking off around 9:30.

This was my second time skydiving, and it was just as amazing as the first. The view from the sky was incredibly beautiful, and I felt no fear at all when jumping from the plane. I was surprised when we passed through the clouds, as the temperature suddenly dropped. I had requested photos, so I flew facing the photographer a couple of times. The pictures turned out really well, and I wished I had done more poses (the instructor was doing various poses for us).

There was a box for tips, and after we finished, the instructor and photographer pointed out their respective boxes, so I left a tip there. The photos were ready in about ten minutes. After confirming them and making the payment, we finished up and left around 10:30 since we had a rental car. It seemed like the shuttle passengers had to wait for their bus back to Waikiki, so I think it's more efficient to go on your own if you can.

当日はレンタカーを借りていたので送迎なしにしました。
９時集合となっていたので、8：30頃到着したのですが、すでに事務所はあいていて、飛ぶ順番は受付順のようでした。なので、8：30に行ったにも関わらずすでに多くの人が来ており、出発したのは9：30頃でした。
２度目のスカイダイビングだったのですが、やっぱり最高でした。空から見る景色はとてもきれくて、飛行機からとぶときも怖さは全くありませんでした。雲の中を通ったときだけいきなり気温が下がったのでびっくりしましたが・・・写真をお願いしていたので、２度ほどカメラマンを向き合った状態で飛んでいました。とてもよくとれていて、もっといろんなポーズをしておけばよかったと思いました。。。（インストラクターの方は色んなポーズをしてくれていたので）
チップを入れる箱がおいてあり、終わったあとにインストラクターとカメラマンが自分の箱を教えてくれたので、そこにチップを入れておきました。
写真は１０分ほどですぐにできました。それを確認して、代金を支払い、私たちはレンタカーだったので10：30頃には終了して出発しました。ワイキキに戻るバスの時間は決まっているようで、送迎付きの人はまだ待っていました。行くなら自分たちで行くほうが時間を有効に使えると思います。

After Pearl Harbor, the most exciting, educational and enjoyable site of our initial trip to Hawaii. Will do again and again each time we visit the Islands.

I went based on a friend's recommendation!
At first, I signed up for the standard option, but I changed to a higher tier because I heard the seats and meals were better, and I could have a better experience.
I'm not sure if the timing of the experience is determined by the guide or something else, but it was a bit lacking. The meal was delicious, especially the crab!
The seats for the evening Polynesian show weren't that close, so the standard option might have been fine after all...
But I really enjoyed the show!!!!!

友人のススメで行きました！
最初はスタンダードで申し込みましたが、ワンランク上の方が席も食事も良く
体験もできるとゆう事でワンランク上に変更しました。
体験が案内する時間帯によるものなのかガイドの方が決めるのか分かりませんがイマイチでした、食事はカニが美味しかったです！
夜のポリネシアンショーの席は、そんなに前の席にならなかったのでスタンダードでも良かったかも…
でもショーは楽しめました!!!!!

This is a tour that you can only experience here!! The location is on the North Shore, so it’s a bit far, but I definitely recommend participating. It’s very safe and you can join with peace of mind.

I signed up for the tour without transportation and met at the location because I had a rental car to enjoy the North Shore afterward. Since you can only get to the North Shore by car, I recommend going with a rental car.

The location is at the port next to Alii Beach, where there is a sign. There’s no one around, and it can be a bit difficult to find, so I recommend arriving early.

You will travel to a cage anchored offshore on a mysterious boat called "Dangerous Boat." About eight people will enter the cage.

You can see sharks from the boat, but once you’re in the cage, several sharks measuring 3 to 5 meters swim around you. When you throw food from the boat, you can see their fierce side, which is very exciting. It lasts about 20 minutes, but it was a lot of fun.

However, please note that Japanese is not spoken. After getting off the boat, there are showers at the nearby Alii Beach, so it’s better to park your rental car at Alii Beach! If you plan to go to the North Shore, I highly recommend it.

ここでしか体験できないツアーです！！場所がノースショアなので遠いのですが是非参加されることをお勧めします。とても安全で安心して参加できます。

私は、送迎なしの現地集合で申し込みました。それは終わったあとはノースショアを楽しむ為、レンタカーを用意していたからです。ノースショアは車でないと行けないのでレンタカーで行かれたほがお勧めです。

場所は。アリイビーチの隣の港で看板が立っています。誰もいませんし、ちょっとわかりにくいので早めに行かれることをお勧めします。

”危ない号”という不思議な船で沖合に係留してあるケージまで移動します。
大体８人くらいでケージに入ります。

船の上からでもシャークの姿が見えますが、ケージの中に入ると目の前を３～５mのシャークが数匹ケージの周りを泳いでいます。船の上から餌を投入すると獰猛な一面が見れて大興奮します。２０分程度で終わりますがとても楽しかったです。

但し、日本語が通じませんのでご注意ください。船から上がったらシャワーは隣のアリイビーチにありますので、レンタカーはアリイビーチに停めたほうがいいでしょう！ノースショアに行く予定があれば是非お勧めします。

I went skydiving for the first time 15 years ago, and this was my second time, but it was still amazing. There's a saying that your heart feels like it's going to come out of your mouth, but it's even more than that (laughs). The instructors and guides are friendly, and it's perfect for activities in Hawaii.

15年前に初めてｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞをし､今回2回目でしたが
やっぱり最高でした。口から心臓が出そう･･･などと云う
表現がありますが、それ以上です(笑)
ｲﾝｽﾄﾗｸﾀｰや案内の方も親切ですし
ﾊﾜｲでのｱｸﾃｨﾋﾞﾃｨにもってこいです。

I'm glad I could thoroughly experience the standard course. The shaved ice at Matsumoto was delicious.

定番コースをじっかりと体験できて良かった。マツモトのかき氷はおいしかった。

Did not like the Luau food at all! Very thankful that they had great ice cream at the concession before the show

This was my first time participating in an optional tour on-site. There are similar shows in Waikiki, but the Polynesian Cultural Center here has a different level of excitement and emotion. I felt it was highly recommended for first-timers. Leaving the city and traveling with the guide into the North Area, surrounded by the mountains, was thrilling and enjoyable as I took in the scenery from the car window. I loved the dinner buffet, which had top-notch flavors and a great atmosphere; everything was delicious. At first, I was really hesitant, but thinking about not going and missing out made it clear that it was the right decision to attend. I highly recommend it. Next time, I’d like to participate in a daytime tour while leisurely exploring the market and souvenir area. I want to say, "Thank you for the wonderful time in Hawaii." Thank you so much; we had a good time.

初めて現地オプショナルでの参加。似たショーはワイキキにもありますが、ここのポリネシアンカルチャーセンターは迫力と感動が違います。初めての方におすすめだなと感じました。都会を離れガイドの案内と共に山並みが織り成すノースエリアに行くに連れて、ワクワクとドキドキで車窓を楽しみながらその時間を過ごすのもたのしかったです。ディナーブッフェも僕は一流の味で大好きで、雰囲気ムードも良く、どれも美味しかったです。はじめはすごく迷いましたが、逆に観ないで帰って来ることを思うと、行って大正解でした。僕はおススメします。
今度はマーケット、おみやげコーナーをゆっくり見ながら、昼間からのツアーに参加してみたいなと思いました。
「すてきなハワイでの時間をありがとう」と言いたいです。
Thankou so much it had good time for us.