Waikiki
As we boarded the boat from the port and transferred to the real submarine offshore, I felt a mix of half worry and excitement about seeing the underwater world of Hawaii. It was a time when there were hardly any Japanese people around, but the Japanese explanations through the headphones helped me understand well, and I could clearly see the corals and fish on the ocean floor. Fortunately, towards the end, I was lucky enough to see a sea turtle swimming as well.
港からボートに乗り、沖で本格的な潜水艦に移るときには心配半分、これからハワイの海底が見れるというドキドキ感が入り混じりました。
日本人が殆どいないかった時間帯でしたがヘッドホンからの日本語説明で
良く理解でき海底のサンゴや魚たちの様子がはっきり見れました。
ラッキーなことに終盤にはウミガメが泳いでいるところも見られましたよ。
The climate is refreshing, so it's not as humid as a beer garden in Japan. The show was enjoyable, and the food was delicious.
However, the venue might be a bit hard to find...
気候が爽やかなので、日本のビヤガーデンみたいに蒸し暑くありません。
ショーも楽しく、料理も美味しかったです。
が、会場が少しわかりづらいかな…
During our first trip to Hawaii, we decided to sign up for a Hawaiian show. We went in early June, and since it was in the evening, the sun was still shining when we were shown to our seats, which were directly in the sunlight. There was nothing to block the sun, so the seats that weren't in the shade (the ones directly in front of the stage) were extremely hot until the sun went down. Fortunately, we were seated in a shaded area, which was a relief.
The meal was a buffet, and since many people were going to get food, I was a bit worried about whether there would be enough left. However, it turned out fine. (There was a system in place where the area for getting food was determined, and you couldn't go up to get food unless you were called by the staff.)
We enjoyed the event even from our seats that weren't directly in front, and the dancing was wonderful. The male hula dancers were incredibly impressive and surprised us.
On the way back, we were able to take photos with the dancers in the lobby, which made for a great memory for us, as we had never seen authentic hula before.
初めてのハワイで、ハワイアンショーを見てみたいと思い申し込みました。
行ったのは6月上旬、夕方からなのでまだ陽も落ちてなくて座席に通される時間帯は日差し直撃。
特にさえぎる物もないため、陰になっていない席(ステージ正面席)は陽が落ちるまでは暑さ地獄。幸運にも横っちょの陰の席だったので助かりました。
食事はビュッフェで、かなりの人が取りにいくので「残っているのかなぁ~」と少々不安ではありましたが、大丈夫でした。(ビュッフェを取りにいくエリア順が決まったいました。ボーイさんからそのエリアへ声がかからないと勝手に取りにいってはいけない仕組みでした)
イベント自体は正面席でなくても十分に楽しめましたし、踊りも素晴らしかったです。男性フラが迫力満点で驚きました。
帰りには、ロビーで踊り子さんたちと写真が撮れましたし、
一度も本場のフラを見たことない私たちにとってはとても良い思い出になりました。
I was very satisfied with the tour content and the guide's response! It's just a shame about the weather and the strong waves. I would like to participate again next time.
ツアー内容、ガイドさんの対応等は大変満足でした!
ただお天気と波が強くて残念。
また次の機会に参加したいです。
Dear Ayako Mama, last summer, Hawaii was approached by three hurricanes—Hector, Lane, and Olivia—every 2 to 3 weeks, and it seems you happened to be there during Hurricane Hector. Normally, Hanauma Bay has calm waves and is a very easy beach for swimming. Please do come back to Hawaii, and this time, I will make sure to guide you to the beautiful sea, so bring your whole family along. I look forward to seeing you again on your next visit. This year marks the arrival of hurricane season again, and I pray that we won't have any major hurricanes. Thank you very much for joining the tour. Mahalo!!
あやこうママ様、昨年の夏はハリケーンヘクター、レーン、オリビアと3つのハリケーンが2〜3週間置きにハワイに接近した年で、丁度ハリケーンヘクターに当たってしまったのですね。通常のハナウマ湾は波も穏やかでとても泳ぎやすいビーチなんです。是非またハワイにお越しの際には今度こそ綺麗な海をご案内させていただきますので、ご家族皆さんでお越しくださいね。次の機会にまたお会いできるのをお待ちしております。今年もハリケーン季節の到来です。今年は大きなハリケーンが来ないことを祈っています。本当にツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
Despite the voucher confirming a pickup at 7:25 AM in front of the hotel, I received a phone call in English just before leaving my room on the morning of the event, stating, "The pickup has been canceled, so you need to get a taxi on your own and come to the meeting point." I also had to cover the taxi fare. The sudden change communicated in English caused me to panic, and with an unstable Wi-Fi connection and no Uber account, I struggled to communicate the meeting location clearly to the taxi driver I managed to flag down in front of the hotel. I got lost in the harbor as well, and the taxi fare ended up being over $20. I felt deceived. The catch was decent, but the fishing gear was quite old and in poor condition, though I was glad to catch something. If it weren't for the last-minute change in transportation, I would have been nearly completely satisfied. I was really disappointed by the abrupt change. I recommend being prepared for self-arrival in case of transportation changes (confirming the meeting location clearly, having taxi fare, and having the Uber app ready) instead of relying solely on the provided transportation.
予約確定後のバウチャーに「滞在ホテル前で7時25分にピックアップ」と記載されていたにも関わらず、当日の朝、部屋を出る直前に、ホテルの部屋電話に、「ピックアップは無くなったから、自力でタクシーを拾って、集合場所まで来て」という英語での電話を受けた。タクシー代もこちらもち。いきなりの英語での電話による変更で、パニクる上、wifi状態も不安定で、Uberも未登録だったため、ホテル前で待機のタクシーを拾って、その運転手に、集合場所を明確に知らせるのに、とても苦労した。ハーバー内でも、迷って、タクシー代金も20ドル以上した。騙された気分。釣果はまあまあ。釣具はかなりの年季物で傷みがひどいが、釣れたから良し。送迎間際の送迎変更さえなければ、ほぼ大満足。出鼻を挫かれ、ホントにガッカリ。送迎があると安心せず、自力で集合する場合の備え(明確な集合位置確認、タクシー代、Uberアプリ等)をお薦めする。
I visited Hawaii for my wedding and honeymoon. The day before going to Hawaii, I suddenly decided I wanted to participate in this activity, so I thought it would be quicker to check for availability with someone local. As soon as I arrived in Hawaii, I visited the Beltora store there and made a reservation. The staff spoke Japanese, which made the reservation and payment process smooth. The activity itself was a lot of fun! My wife, who usually isn't comfortable with heights, seemed fine even at 150 meters and really enjoyed it.
It seemed that the staff wouldn't take photos unless you asked them. When we went out on the boat and I mentioned it while the other guests were flying, they took out a camera and started taking pictures. In the end, they took about 70 or 80 photos. When we got back, I checked the data on the camera and received it on an SD card. By the way, it cost $30. I'm very satisfied as we made some wonderful memories.
ハワイには挙式とハネムーンで訪問しました。
ハワイに行く前日にこのアクティビティに参加したいと急遽思い立ち、空きの確認等現地の方が早いかなと思って、ハワイに到着してすぐにベルトラさんのハワイの店舗に訪問し予約しました。
対応スタッフの方は日本語も対応していてスムーズに予約と支払い完了。アクティビティ自体もとても楽しかったです(^-^)嫁も高い所は苦手だったけど150mでも大丈夫そうでとても楽しんでいました。
写真の撮影はスタッフに言っておかないとしてくれない様子でした。ボートで沖に出て、他のお客さん飛ばしてる時に言ったら、カメラ取り出して撮り始めてくれました。結果7,80枚くらい写真撮ってくれました。帰ったら一応カメラで中のデータ確認してSDカードで貰いました。ちなみに30ドルでした。とても良い思い出ができて満足です。
My parents booked a Japanese tour for their first trip to Hawaii at 10 AM. When the time came and the shuttle didn't arrive, I called and was put on hold for 4 minutes for confirmation, only to be told that it was unavailable and they wanted to change it to 11 AM. Reluctantly, we changed it to 11 AM, but with the explanation in English, my parents dozed off inside the submarine, not understanding the language. This special trip to Hawaii to honor my parents was ruined. I don't think I will use this service again.
両親が初めてのハワイ旅行で、日本語のツアー10時に予約しました。時間になっても送迎が来ないので電話してたら確認に4分も保留され、しかも利用できないから11時に変更してほしいとのこと。仕方なく、11時にしましたが英語の説明で両親は潜水艦の中で、言葉が分からずウトウト。せっかくの親孝行のハワイ旅行が台無しです。もう利用しないと思います。
It rained during the day, so we were indoors after it got dark. The location is a bit hard to find, so it’s better to arrive early. I reserved a golden seat, but it was positioned too far to the side from the stage, and the angle was blocked by equipment like speakers, which was a bit disappointing. It was a buffet style, but if you miss the timing, there can be a long line, and some items run out quickly. I read in other reviews that golden seat guests had priority, but it seemed like regular ticket holders were the first to grab food, and we followed after them. The taste was generally good.
夜にはやみましたが日中雨が降ってたからなのか室内でした。場所は少しわかりにくいため、はやめに行った方がよさそうです。ゴールデンシートを予約しましたが、ステージからサイドすぎてスピーカー等の機材で遮られてる角度で少し残念でした。バイキング形式ですが、とるタイミングを見失うとすごい行列で無くなってしまうものもありました。他のかたの口コミでゴールデンシート優先とありましたが、普通に一般席の人がいの一番にとっており、それの後に続いた感じでした。味は普通に美味しかったです。
The pickup was 10 minutes late, which was expected. Be careful of seasickness on the small boat from near the Hilton to the sea. You can take selfies with your camera, but if you ask for help, it will be charged. The scenery is amazing, but my wife was feeling groggy from seasickness.
ピックアップ10分遅れ、まぁ想定内。ヒルトン近くから小型船て海へ船酔いするので注意。カメラ持参で自分撮りは可、頼んだら有料。景色は最高、妻は船酔いでグロッキー。
I was worried because there were only foreign customers, but it was totally fine. I had signed up for the 150m jump, so I was a bit anxious about it, but once I actually jumped, it was absolutely amazing.
外国人のお客さんばかりで心配してましたが、全然大丈夫でした。150mに申し込みしてたので内心、大丈夫かなって思っていましたが、いざ飛んでみるとめっちゃ、最高でした。
I experienced the 150m activity. As the title suggests, the activity was very enjoyable. The staff primarily spoke English, but they were very kind and used Japanese when speaking to us.
As for the activity itself, a point to note is that the boat rocked quite a bit, and more than half of the other people on board got seasick, so it's better for those who are prone to motion sickness to take medication beforehand.
The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that the pickup bus was about 15 minutes late. While it seems understandable due to the arrangements for other guests, I had seen stories in experiences where the pickup didn’t show up, which made me quite anxious. However, the driver was friendly, and my overall impression was very good.
150mを体験しました
タイトル通りアクティビティはとても楽しかったです
スタッフの方は基本的に英語ですが自分たちに話しかけるときは日本語を使って下さったりとても親切でした
アクティビティ自体の注意点としては船の揺れが結構激しく乗っていた他の人達が半分以上酔っていたので弱い人は酔止めを飲んで行ったほうがいいです
星を一個下げた理由ですが迎えのバスが15分程遅れて来たことで下げました
他の方の送迎の関係もあり仕方ない気もしますが、体験談で迎えに来なかったという話も見ていましたのでかなり不安になりました
ですが運転手さんも気さくな方で印象はとても良かったです
This is a location used for the filming of many movies. Whether you're a movie fan or not, you can enjoy it! You can fully enjoy nature, and traveling in a private vehicle is fun. It feels like riding a roller coaster. People of all ages, from adults to children, can have a great time without getting bored. A guide who speaks Japanese shares interesting stories with humor.
多くの映画の撮影で使われた場所です。
映画ファンでなくてもそうでなくても楽しめます!
自然を満喫できますし、専用車での移動は楽しいです。ジェットコースターに乗っているような感じになります。
大人から子供まで飽きることなく楽しめます。
日本語が話せるガイドさんがユーモアを交えながら秘話を話してくれますよ。
I think it will be interesting if you go without too many expectations. It's not often you get the chance to ride a submarine, and the sight of fish gathering around a sunken ship is something you won't see elsewhere. However, if you go with the image of the colorful fish shown on the website, you might be a little disappointed.
期待しすぎずに行けば面白いと思います。
潜水艦に乗る機会はなかなかないですし、 沈没した船などに魚が群がる様子は他では見られない景色だと思います 。
ただ、サイトに載っているような色とりどりの魚たちというイメージで行くと、ちょっとがっかりされるかもしれません。
I didn't have high expectations after reading the reviews, but it was as I anticipated. The tour itself was interesting, but considering the price, even half the cost would still feel a bit high for what it offered. You can see some fish, but there seemed to be fewer than at an aquarium. There weren't many varieties either. I was fortunate to see a sea turtle in the distance. Be careful as I almost got seasick. If you're someone who can't do snorkeling or diving and doesn't mind the price, it might be enjoyable.
クチコミを見て、あまり期待していませんでしたが、想定通りという感じです。
ツアー自体は面白かったのですが 、値段のことを考えると、半額でもちょっと高いかな、というような内容でした。
お魚も見えますが、水族館よりは少ないといった印象。
種類もあまり多くありませんでした。
ウミガメを遠くに見ることができたのは幸いでした 。
船酔いになりそうになったので注意が必要です。
シュノーケルやダイビングなどはできない、という方で、金額を気にされない方であれば、面白いかもしれません。
It was a challenge for a couple celebrating their 60th birthday and their three sons in their 20s. After discussing which height to choose, we decided on the middle option, and the elderly couple felt a bit worried.
The moment we took off, the beautiful sea and blue sky spread out before us, and when we reached the peak, the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head was stunning, making it an unforgettable experience.
Yano, our driver, shared interesting stories that helped ease our nerves. Thank you!
還暦を迎えた夫婦と20代の息子三人での挑戦でした。高さをどれにするか?相談の結果真ん中になり、老夫婦は少し心配でした。
舞い上がった瞬間とても綺麗な海と青空が広がり頂点に達した時は、ワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドがとても綺麗で忘れられない体験となりました。
送迎の矢野さんの話もおもしろく和ませて頂きました。ありがとう
Excellent personal
Being picked up and transported was great
The whole experience was great.
Unfortunately, we didn't catch anything, but the local captain was full of humor, making it a fun memory. There were no safety issues either.
あいにく何も釣れませんでしたが、
現地人の船長がユーモアたっぷりで
楽しい思い出になりました。
安全性も問題ありませんでした。
We had 6 people in our party and we had a blast! We caught 2 awesome waves and even saw a turtle swimming with us!! The crew were both very friendly and made this a memory to last forever!
I was worried about the language barrier, but there were no problems at all. The explanations before the flight were easy to understand, and I had a great time! I also took a lot of photos, so it was enjoyable even after returning home. Thank you very much!
言葉の心配ありましたが全く問題なく、飛ぶ前の説明もわかりやすて凄く楽しめました!写真も沢山撮って頂いてたので帰ってからも2度美味しい。ありがとうございました
This tour was amazing. The crew were all super friendly and knowledgeable. The turtles were incredibly close and simply beautiful. Highly recommend this experience!
Personnel were friendly and helpful. Truly enjoyed interacting with them. They made the experience feel safe, and yet exciting. Our group ranged from eleven to sixty-two and everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks so much!
We participated as a family of three, including my 5-year-old daughter who is 105 cm tall and weighs 15 kg. We chose the highest ride available.
My daughter tends to be a bit afraid of heights; she wanted to ride the Ferris wheel but was nervous and needed to be carried. She also gets scared when she sees the ground while going down the stairs, so I was worried she might cry during the ride, but she was fine.
She had a serious expression the whole time we were flying, but after we got off, she said, "Let's go again!" so it seems she enjoyed it. The boat ride felt like a roller coaster, and she had fun with that too. Normally, she doesn't get car sick, but she did feel nauseous on the plane, so we quickly bought some motion sickness medicine at ABC Store before going.
Overall, it felt like an extremely scenic swing. I think anyone who can handle the swinging rides at amusement parks will be fine!
5歳105cm15kgの娘を含む親子3人で参加しました。高度は一番高いものを選びました。
娘は高所恐怖症気味で、観覧車は乗りたがるけどダッコちゃんだったり、階段も降りるときに階下が見えると怖がったりと、そろそも泣かずに乗ってくれるか不安でしたが大丈夫でした。
飛んでいる最中は終始真顔でしたが、降りたあと「もう一回!」と言ってたので楽しかったようです。
ボートでの移動もジェットコースターみたいで楽しんでいました。普段、車酔いなどはしませんが飛行機で酔ってしまったので、急遽ABCストアで購入した酔い止め飲んでいきました。
感覚としては、超・景色のよいブランコという感じでした。遊園地の吊り下げブランコ風のアトラクションが乗れる方は大丈夫だと思います!
The navigation of the boat on the way there and back is spectacular, and I think it's more interesting as an attraction. Other than when you're flying, it's a battle against seasickness, so good luck!
行き帰りの船の操縦が豪快で、こっちの方がアトラクションとして面白いと思います。
飛んでる間以外は船酔いとの戦いです、頑張って下さい。
If you're not good with heights, it might be a bit challenging (I'm not good with them either), but the view was amazing. After it was over, I was a bit startled when there was no car to pick me up, but it seemed like it was just delayed a little because they were dropping off the next group of participants.
高いところが苦手な人はちょっと難しいかもしれませんが、(私も苦手です。)景色が最高でした。
終わってから迎えの車が無くて少しドキッとしましたが、次の時間の参加者を送ってくる関係で少し遅れただけのようでした。
We participated as a couple. Thanks to Chieko and Dan, we had a wonderful time. Swimming over the coral reef, there were fish right in front of us, and it felt like we were swimming together. The explanation for snorkeling was easy to understand, so we could swim with peace of mind. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any sea turtles, but we were pleasantly surprised to meet two seals. Thank you very much.
夫婦で参加しました。チエコさんとダンさんのおかげで、とっても楽しく過ごせました。サンゴ礁の上を泳ぐと魚が目の前にいて、一緒に泳いでいる気分です。シュノーケルの説明も分かりやすく安心して泳げました。残念ながらウミガメには会えませんでしたが、2頭のアザラシに会えて嬉しいびっくりでした。ありがとうございました。
Thank you for joining the tour with your spouse. The best time to see fish in Hanauma Bay is when you can swim over the coral reefs, making it feel like you're swimming inside an aquarium. Recently, Hawaiian monk seals have been spotted more often than sea turtles. And on this day, you were lucky to see two of them! Please be sure to join us again when you come back to Hawaii. I will do my best to ensure you see sea turtles next time. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度は御夫婦でツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。ハナウマ湾は珊瑚礁の上を泳げる時が一番お魚が見れますので、本当に水族館の中を泳いでいる様ですね。最近はウミガメよりもハワイアンモンクシール(アザラシ)の方がよく見れるんですよ。しかもこの日は2頭なんて、良かったですね。是非またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーにリピートしてくださいね。その時はウミガメが見れる様に頑張ります。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
While following Chieko and Dan, looking at many fish one after another, I realized that I had swum quite a distance without even noticing. Although we usually feel our lack of stamina, thanks to the friendly and kind nature of the two of them, who held our hands along the way, we were able to enjoy ourselves and feel safe until the end. I'm really glad we chose this course. Thank you very much.
たくさんのお魚を、次から次へと見ながら、ちえこさん、ダンさんについて行くうちに、いつのまにかたくさんの距離を泳げていました。
体力のなさを日頃から痛感している私たちでしたが、途中から手を繋いでくださったり、気さくで優しいお2人のおかげで、最後まで楽しく安心して過ごせました。
このコースを選んで本当に良かったと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Dear Hiko, thank you for participating in the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. It's great that even beginners can enjoy a leisurely fish-watching experience as long as they get accustomed to breathing. If you find swimming challenging or feel tired, our instructors are here to assist you, so please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. Let's swim together again!! Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
hiko様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。初めての方でも呼吸に慣れていただければ、どなたでもゆっくりお魚ウォッチングを楽しんでいただけるのがシュノーケリングの良い所ですね。泳ぎが苦手な方やお疲れかなと思った時は私たちインストラクターがお手伝いいたしますので、またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーにお越しくださいね。また一緒に泳ぎましょう!!本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
It was an awesome experience for me and my friends. We really had a good time, Thank you for a wonderful time.
◆ Movie Location Tour
I joined a group led by a Japanese guide named Tastin. The explanations in easy-to-understand Japanese, mixed with jokes, made the tour very enjoyable. Of course, the dynamic scenery is the main attraction, but Tastin's guidance made the tour even more fun.
In front of the Jurassic Park sign, all the guides had dinosaur figures, and they offered two versions of photos: one standing normally in front of the sign and another posing as if being attacked with the figure in the foreground. I had the chance to see other groups taking photos, and it seemed that the quality varied depending on the guide.
Although there was no mention of tips, I had such a great time that I gave a little extra when getting off the bus. I felt it was the most pleasant experience of my stay, and I genuinely wanted to give a tip. This was to express my gratitude for the fun I had and my hope that future participants in the same tour would receive the same quality of guidance. I was the first to get off, so I noticed some people in the back preparing tips as an afterthought. I think it was a good approach to receive service that made me want to tip. I wish there were a way to choose the guide for the tour.
◆ Jungle Tour
There was a Japanese guide, but their voice was too quiet to hear well. When we got off at the location from Jumanji, the guide spoke only in English, and for other languages, there was a laminated A4-sized explanation sheet with photos available on-site. However, there was no explanation that it would be English only at that location, so I thought the Japanese guide would explain again, but there was no explanation at all. If they had at least said it was only in English, I would have gone closer to the English guide to listen. However, the main focus of this tour wasn't the destinations but the dynamic drive on rough roads. The uphill was quite enjoyable, but the thrill of the downhill wild drive had us screaming in excitement. It seems the quality of the experience depended on the driver's skill. The guide was a miss, but the driver was a hit. I tipped each of them, giving the driver a normal amount and the guide a little less.
◆ Lunch Buffet
There was a short 30-minute time before the next tour, so it was a bit rushed. The taste was average, but the meat was delicious. The fruit was also tasty, so I would love to eat a lot of just meat and fruit.
◆ Secret Garden Tour
This tour involved visiting an area where plants are grown, with a slow-driving driver and a Japanese guide. The Japanese guide was Tastin, but the energy was more subdued compared to the movie location tour. There were calm explanations, and we had a review of the explanations from the movie location tour, which I enjoyed.
I rarely get to see fruits in their natural state on trees, so it was educational. I got to taste a little fruit and macadamia nuts, as well as a dip made from taro paste that ancient Hawaiians used to eat with tuna jerky. I noticed that the guide was considerate, engaging with small children to ensure they enjoyed the experience.
Since this is more of a bonus tour, I wouldn't recommend participating in just this one alone. I think it would be enjoyable as part of a package tour.
Thank you very much!
◆映画ロケ地巡り
日本語ガイドのタスティンさんのグループになりました。
わかりやすい日本語の説明で、ジョークも交えつつのガイドはとても楽しかったです。
もちろんダイナミックな風景が一番の売りなのでしょうが、よりタスティンさんのガイドで一層楽しいツアーとなっていました。
ジュラシックパークの看板前ではどのガイドさんも恐竜人形を持っていて、看板前に普通に立って撮るバージョンと、人形を前景にして襲われているようなポーズの2バージョンを撮ってくれます。
他のグループの撮影風景も見る機会がありましたが、ガイドさんによって様々で、当たり外れがあるように感じました。
チップの事は一言も言われませんでしたが、すごく楽しかったのでバスを降りる時ちょっと多めに渡しました。
今回の滞在で一番気持ち良く、しかも払いたいと心から思って渡したと思います。
楽しめたお礼と、今後同じツアーに参加する人にもまた同じクオリティでガイドして欲しいな、という期待も込みです。
一番先に降車したので、後ろで思い出したようにチップの用意をしてる方も居ました。
払いたいと思えるサービスを受けたので、良い方法だったかなと。
ガイドさんを選べるツアーになれば良いのにな、と思います。
◆ジャングルツアー
一応日本語のガイドさんが居ましたが、声が小さく聞こえにくい。
ジュマンジのロケ地で降りた時のガイドは英語のみ、他の言語は写真つきのA4サイズのラミネートした説明書?をその場で見れます。
ただし、ロケ地で降りた時は英語のみとの説明も無かったので、日本語ガイドさんが再度説明してくれるかと思いきや何の説明もない。
せめて英語の説明しかないって言ってくれればもっと英語ガイドさんのそばに行って聞いたのに…。
でも、このツアーのメインはそういった目的地などではなく、荒れた道でのダイナミックなドライブです。
上りも割りと楽しかったですが、下りのスリル満点、ワイルドなドライブはきゃあきゃあと声を上げて楽しみました。
これはドライバーさんの腕で当たり外れがありそうです。
ガイドさんは外れ、ドライバーさんは当たりのツアーでした。
チップはそれぞれに、ドライバーさんへは普通に、ガイドさんへは少なめに渡しました。
◆昼食ブッフェ
次のツアーまで30分という短い時間でバタバタでした。
味は普通かな、お肉はおいしかった。
フルーツもおいしかったので、お肉とフルーツだけをいっぱい食べたいです。
◆シークレットガーデンツアー
植物を育てているエリアを、ゆっくりとした運転のドライバーさんと、日本語のガイドさんとでまわるツアー。
日本語ガイドはタスティンさんでしたが、映画ロケ地ツアーよりテンションは抑え目。落ち着いた解説と、映画ロケ地ツアーでの解説覚えてますか?と復習があり、楽しく聞きました。
木になってる状態の果物はあまり見る機会が無いので勉強になりました。
ちょっとだけ果物やマカダミアナッツを食べたり、昔のハワイ人が食べていたというタロイモのペーストをマグロのジャーキーにディップしたものを頂いたりしました。
小さい子供が楽しめるように話し掛けていたり、気遣いがあったな、と思います。
オマケ的なツアーなので、これだけへの参加はあまりオススメしません。抱き合わせなら楽しめるかな、と思いました。
マハロございます!
As I headed to the meeting point, feeling anxious about whether I would be able to enjoy surfing for the first time, the warm and friendly staff greeted me kindly. The lesson content was detailed and explained clearly, which made me feel at ease. However, since everything was conducted in English, it might be tough for those who don't understand any English... I think it would be fine as long as you can catch a few simple words!
初めてのサーフィンでちゃんとサーフィンが楽しめるか不安に思いながら集合場所へ向かうと、温かみのある雰囲気のスタッフがフレンドリーで親切に対応してくださいました。
レッスン内容も細かく、分かりやすく説明してもらえるので安心でした。
ただ、全て英語での対応なので英語が全くわからない方は辛いかも…簡単な単語を使ってくれるので少しでも聞き取れれば大丈夫だと思います!
I arrived about 10 minutes late for the meeting, but I was successfully picked up.
The crew had a fun atmosphere and guided us in broken Japanese.
For the photo service, they mentioned on the day of the cruise that photos would be $30. When I requested it, I received the photos for $30 on an SD card after getting off the boat at the dock. They took about 100 pictures with the scenery.
I think cash is only used for tipping. There were no particular issues if you didn't pay. It seemed that credit cards could be used for the photos. I paid in cash.
I signed up for the 150m option, and it was very beautiful and not scary at all. At the end of the parasailing, I was dropped into the sea and got a little wet up to my stomach. I think a towel is necessary.
待ち合わせには10分ぐらい遅れてきましたが、無事ピックアップされました。
クルーは楽しい雰囲気でカタコトの日本語で案内してくれました。
写真サービスは、当日船の上、写真とる?30ドルと案内あり。お願いすると、船を降りたあとに、船着き場で、30ドル、SDカードでもらえました。風景あわせて100枚ぐらい撮ってくれました。
現金はチップを払う場合ぐらいしか使わないと思います。払わなくても特にお咎めなし。写真はクレジットカードが使えるようでした。私は現金で払いました。
150mで申し込みましたが、とてもきれいで、怖くはなかったです。
パラセーリングの最後、海にぽちゃんと落とされ、お腹のあたりぐらいまで少し濡れます。タオルは必要だと思います。