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Crew was awesome and we had a great time !! Must do!!

Saw no turtles, only served the three drinks on the five minute ride back

A dinner show is something you definitely want to experience at least once when you come to Hawaii. This time, I went to "Rock-a-Hula"!

When I arrived at the venue, the staff greeted me with a smile and placed a lei around my neck, instantly putting me in a Hawaiian mood. There was a hula lesson, and even beginners can easily learn some simple steps. Dancing together creates a sense of unity and is so much fun!

Additionally, there was a time for each group to play the ukulele. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it enjoyable even for those who are trying the ukulele for the first time.

The staff primarily speak English, but when I mentioned I was Japanese, they responded with a friendly "Hello!" in simple Japanese. The menu also had Japanese options, and there were quite a few Japanese guests, which made me feel at ease.

Dinner was served buffet-style, and the meat they grilled right there was particularly juicy and delicious.

After the meal, it was finally showtime! The show was a fusion of rock and Hawaiian music, and the performance of Michael Jackson was astonishingly similar to the real thing! The recreation of his dance moves and gestures was impressive, and there were loud cheers from the audience.

Moreover, the fire show was thrilling and kept everyone on the edge of their seats! The energy from the stage was palpable, and it was incredibly exciting.

ハワイに来たら一度は体験してみたいディナーショー。今回は「ロック・ア・フラ」に行ってきました！
会場に着くと、スタッフさんが笑顔でレイをかけてくれて、気分が一気にハワイアンモードに。
フラレッスンがあり、初心者でも簡単なステップを教えてもらえます。みんなで踊ると、一体感が生まれて楽しい！
さらに、グループごとにウクレレ演奏の時間もありました。初めてウクレレに触れる人でも気軽に楽しめる雰囲気です。
スタッフさんは基本英語ですが、「日本人です」と伝えると「こんにちは！」と簡単な日本語で対応してくれました。メニューも日本語があり、客層も日本人が多めだったので安心感があります。
ディナーはビュッフェスタイルで、特にその場で焼いてくれるお肉がジューシーで美味しかったです。
食事が終わると、いよいよショータイム！
ロックとハワイアンが融合したショーで、特にマイケル・ジャクソンのパフォーマンスは驚くほど本人にそっくり！
ダンスや仕草の再現度が高く、客席からも大きな歓声が上がっていました。
さらに、火を使ったショーは迫力満点で、ハラハラドキドキの連続！ステージの熱気が伝わってきて大興奮でした。

Outstanding. Love the smaller group and outstanding crew. Highly recommend!

It was raining. The show has been canceled. Hotel should have roof cover.

I felt the desire to experience a different culture at least once during my trip, so I made a reservation. The venue was located inside the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, which was easily accessible, and I was able to find it without getting lost! Before the show, we enjoyed a buffet with a wide variety of dishes, including some very large pieces of meat, which left us extremely satisfied! During the meal, we could also watch the dance performances, and those who wanted to join in could dance along, which was a lot of fun!

We were able to sit in the front row in the center for the show, and I was moved by the powerful performances. It was a memorable show that I highly recommend!

旅行中に１回は異文化に触れたいと感じ予約をしました。会場はロイヤル・ハワイアン・ショッピングセンター内でアクセスしやすく、迷うことなくたどり着くことができました！ショーの前にビュッフェをいただきましたがお料理も種類豊富で非常に大きなお肉もあり大満足でした！食事中もダンスをみることができ、希望者は一緒に踊ることもできたので楽しかったです！
ショーも真ん中１列目でみることができ迫力ある演目に感動しました。
思い出になるショーでおすすめです！

The venue was compact, so the stage was close and had a powerful impact. I was captivated by the Hawaiian-themed performance, and it became a wonderful memory of my trip.

会場がコンパクトなので舞台が近く迫力がありました。ハワイらしい演出に魅了され、旅の良い思い出になりました。

It was so much fun! 😀 The captain and the crew were very cheerful, and the people who participated in the tower with us were all so much fun, which made it even more enjoyable. 😃 We took a lot of pictures and were able to create wonderful memories.

最高に楽しかったです😀船長さん達がとても陽気で、一緒にタワー参加した人達もとっても楽しい人ばかりで何倍も楽しめました😃写真もいっぱい撮ってもらって、思い出を残す事ができました。

The check-in location was mixed with other tours from the same company, so if you arrive early, there will be staff to guide you. Those who arrived just in time seemed to check with others around them and lined up.

I was prepared for seasickness, but the rocking was mild enough that I didn't need any motion sickness medication. The whales were quite far away even when we reached the point. In fact, the whale that appeared unexpectedly was the closest one we saw. The view from the sea was also fantastic.

It's all in English, but as long as you understand some words, there won't be any issues.

チェックイン場所は、同じ会社の他のツアーが混在していたので、早めに到着していればスタッフの誘導がありました。
ギリギリの方は周りの方に確認して並んでいた様です。(全て英語です)
船酔い覚悟していましたが、酔い止め薬が無くても問題無い程の揺れでした。
クジラは、ポイントに到着してもだいぶ遠かったです。寧ろふいに現れたクジラが1番近くで見れました。海からの景色も最高でした。
英語のみですが、単語が分かれば全く問題無いです。

Since there were only two groups, we were able to return to the departure point in about 40 minutes. The guide was friendly and engaging, which made the experience enjoyable, and I'm glad I participated! I had read in reviews that the boat could be very rocky, so I brought motion sickness medication from Japan. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy the ride without feeling seasick, even with the intense rocking of the boat!

２組だけだったので、４０分くらいで出発場所に戻ってくることができました。ガイドさんもフレンドリーに話しかけてくれて楽しませてくれて、参加してよかったです！ボートがすごく揺れると口コミで見たので酔い止めを日本から持っていきました。そのおかげで、ものすごい船の揺れにも全く酔わず楽しむことができました！

Cirque du Soleil Hawaii put on a masterful show of graceful acrobatics and other tricks accompanied by beautiful island music. Well done.

Cruise was about average. Some music was stuff I have never heard of, other songs were very nice. The bar ran out of some of the alcohol about 45 minutes into sailing.

On the day of the reservation, there were quite a few passengers, even standing room only. As we set sail, the waves grew higher, which was exciting! I had a great time laughing with other customers. We were supposed to see Diamond Head, but before we knew it, we made a U-turn?? I thought the swaying of the boat was part of the captain's technique to entertain us, but... due to bad weather, it ended abruptly after about an hour. All the announcements were in English, so it would be nice if announcements in other languages could be provided as well. I think it's great that if you miss out, you can either reboard or get a refund.

予約当日は立ち見する方もいる位の乗船者がいらっしゃいました。
出航するにつれて波が高く期待大！他のお客様と大笑いしながら楽しかったです。
ダイヤモンドヘッド方面で見る予定になっていましたが気が付けばUターン？？
船の揺れも船長さんのテクニックで楽しませてくれていると思いきや・・・
悪天候の為約１時間程度であっという間に終了しました。
アナウンスは全て英語なので、他言語用のアナウンスも用意して頂けると嬉しいかもです。
見れなかった場合は再乗船もしくは返金対応して頂けるのは良いと思います。

There were thrilling action-packed shows and entertaining performances that made me laugh, and I had an amazing time.

手に汗握るアクション的なショーもあり、笑ってしまうようなエンターテイメントもあって、最高な時を過ごせました。

Although it was a small space, I was captivated by the dynamic performances and composition, losing track of time while enjoying it. I'm looking forward to the next performance in Japan!

こじんまりした空間ながら躍動感ある演技と構成に魅了され時間を忘れて楽しめました。次回日本での公演楽しみにしています！

We didn’t see much through the glass bottom areas but were able to see lots of fish and even turtles swimming next to the boat! My daughter was too young to snorkel and this was the perfect option for us.

I could only see them from a distance, but the staff worked hard to help us spot the whales, and we all had a great time! The weather was nice, and it was enjoyable as a cruise too!

遠くにしか見れませんでしたが、スタッフの方々も一生懸命にクジラを探してくれて、皆で楽しめました！天気も良く、クルーズ🚢としても楽しめました！

I was able to see sea turtles from the boat, but it was difficult to swim with them as I had imagined. Since all the explanations were in English, I could enjoy the exotic atmosphere, but there were parts I didn't fully understand, which made me a bit anxious. The weather was nice, but perhaps because it was the rainy season, the sea was murky, and I couldn't see down to the bottom. Still, I think it was a valuable experience.

船の上からウミガメを見ることができたのですが、想像していた一緒に泳ぐことは難しかったです。説明は全て英語のため、異国気分を味わうことは出来ましたが、全て理解できないので不安な部分はありました。天気はよかったのですが、雨季だからか海が濁っていて、下まで見ることが出来ませんでした。それでも貴重な経験ができたと思います。

I was surprised that we went quite far by boat, but it was really fun!
150 meters was pretty high and a bit scary, but it was a valuable experience and I'm really glad I did it!
The staff were kind, and there were some Japanese tourists, so we took pictures of each other and sent them via AirDrop! (laughs)

船で結構遠くまで行くのでびっくりしましたが本当に楽しかったです！
150mはかなり高くて怖さもありましたが、貴重な経験で本当にやってよかったです！
スタッフの方々も優しく、観光客で日本人の方がいたのでお互いに写真を撮ってAirDropで送り合いました！笑

It was an overwhelming feeling of nature's greatness, even higher than skyscrapers! The staff also made it fun for us to play!

自然の凄さがわかる感じと高層ビルよりも高い圧倒的な感じでした！
スタッフの方も楽しく遊ばしてくれました！

I encountered a rock and hula show during a peaceful Hawaiian sunset. The passionate melodies of the guitar and the powerful beats of the drums awakened a deep passion within me, creating a moment where the entire audience felt like one, experiencing a miraculous dream. Wrapped in the magic of music, it became the best experience that never got boring, and that moment became a lifelong treasure.

I felt a refreshing fusion of hula dance and rock.

At the buffet before the show, exquisite dishes made from local ingredients were lined up, creating a flavorful experience.

After the show, the expressions of the audience soaking in the afterglow were filled with satisfaction and happiness, making it the best experience etched in my heart.

It's one of the activities I want to participate in again when I come back to Hawaii!

ハワイの穏やかな夕暮れで、ロックアフラのショーに出会いました。ギターの熱い旋律とドラムの力強いビートが、心の奥底に眠る情熱を呼び覚まして、観客全員が一体となる瞬間に、夢のような奇跡を感じました。音楽の魔法に包まれ、飽きのこない最高の体験となり、その瞬間が一生の宝物となりました。
フラダンスとロックの融合を感じることが出来、とても新鮮さを感じました。
ショーの前のビュッフェでは、地元の食材を生かした絶品料理が次々と並び、味わい深い一時を演出していました。
ショーが終わった後、余韻に浸る観客の表情は満足感と幸福で溢れており、心に刻まれる最高の体験になりました。
またハワイに来た際には、参加したいアクティビティの1つです！

It was an emotional experience.
The seat was in the middle of the fourth row on the right side from the stage. I think it was just the right distance from the stage, not too close and not too far.
Every performance was wonderful, and there were also productions happening in the aisles, so I enjoyed it very much even though I wasn't sitting directly in front. In fact, if you sit directly in front, you might not be able to see the productions in the back aisle very well?

感動的な体験でした。
席は舞台から見て右側の4列目の真ん中です。近すぎず、遠すぎず、舞台に丁度いい距離感だと思います。
どの演出も素晴らしくて、舞台だけではなくて、通路にも演出を行なってたので、真正面の席じゃなくてもとても楽しめました。むしろ、真正面ですと、後ろの通路の演出あまり見れないかもしれません？

I had heard it was 150 meters high, so I was worried about being scared, but it was so much fun! The color of the ocean from the sky was beautiful, and the view of Honolulu while paragliding was magnificent and moving. If you're hesitating, I definitely think you should participate. I would love to join again if I have the chance.

高さ150メートルと聞いていたので怖かったらどうしようと心配でしたが、とても楽しかったです！
空から見る海の色はとてもきれいなのに加え、パラセーリング中に見るホノルルの景色は壮大で感動的でした。
悩んでいるならぜひ参加したほうがいいと思います。
また機会があったらぜひ参加したいです。

The participation day was very few, and it was almost like a private charter. The weather was nice, and the sea was so clear that I could see the bottom. I could even see fish resting on the seabed! There were also a few turtles swimming, which was amazing!

The boat has a restroom, but I didn't use it, so I can't say if it's clean. However, I saw a few others using it. You can buy drinks on board (soft drinks and alcohol), and they also mentioned that snacks are available for free. I tried the recommended snacks, and they were truly free.

After the experience, there aren't many places to change out of your swimsuit, but the restroom on the first floor of the hotel where the reception is located was not locked, so I could change there. No one seemed to get seasick during the sailing. Depending on the time, you might see dolphins jumping in the distance, and in February and March, you can also see whales. On the day of the experience, I spotted dolphins and whales a bit far away while sailing!

参加日はとても少なくほぼ貸し切り状態でした。天気ぐ良く海も底が見えるまで透き通っていました。海底で休んでいる魚も見えました！亀も数匹泳いでおり最高でした！
船にはお手洗いもありますが使用していないので綺麗かは分かりません…。他の方は何人か使用されていました。後払いですが飲み物も船上で買えます。(ソフトドリンクやお酒など)またスナック菓子を無料で食べてねと言われます。おすすめを食べましたが本当に無料でした。
体験後、水着を着替えるところはあまりありませんが受付のあるホテルの一階のお手洗いはロックがかかっておらず使用できたのでそこで着替えることも出来ます。セーリングで酔っている方も居ませんでした。時間によってはイルカが跳ねているところが遠くに見えたり、2~3月はクジラも見れたりします。体験日はセーリング中にイルカやクジラが少し遠くに見えました！

The experience of viewing Waikiki and Diamond Head from above was truly luxurious. The time spent in the air was enjoyable and passed quickly, but strangely, it felt satisfying enough that it didn't seem short! You can fly with your smartphone or GoPro at your own risk. While waiting for others to fly, you can enjoy the view of Waikiki and the ocean from the boat, and the captain keeps things lively in English, so I was never bored at all.

ワイキキの街やダイヤモンドヘッドを上空から眺める体験はとても贅沢でした。
上空での時間は楽しくてあっという間ですが、不思議と短く感じないほどに満足感があります！
自己責任で、スマホやgo proなど持ってから飛ぶことができます。
他の人たちが飛んでいる間の待ち時間も、船からワイキキや海を眺めていられるし、キャプテンが英語で盛り上げてくれるので、全く退屈しませんでした。

A new night experience in Hawaii!
I finally got to see the Cirque du Soleil's "O" show (*´艸｀*)
It was absolutely amazing!!
If you print out the special voucher from Japan, it has a QR code that the staff scans, making the process smooth☆
(On the day of the show, there were staff members who spoke Japanese! The drink cups sold at the counter near the entrance that were recommended to me looked cool! There were also soft drinks available☆)
The content was packed and truly wonderful!
Next time I come to Hawaii with my friends, I want to take everyone with me (･ω･)b

新しいハワイでの夜のお楽しみ！
行ってみたかったシルク・ド・ソレイユのアウアナショー(*´艸｀*)
最高に良かったです！！
専用のバウチャーを日本からプリントアウトしていけばそこにQRコードが付いており、それをスタッフの方が読み込んでくれるのでスムーズでした☆
（当日は日本語を話せるスタッフの方もいらっしゃいました！おすすめしていただいた入り口付近のカウンターで売っているドリンクのカップ、カッコよかったです！ソフトドリンクもありました☆）
内容も盛りだくさんで本当素晴らしかったです！
また次回仲間とハワイへ来る際は皆を連れて行きたいなと思いました(･ω･)b

This outing was not what I expected. Given the description of "turtle canyon" I assumed we were going to some rather exotic location to swim and snorkel with the sea turtles. As it turns out, its just about a mile off of Waikiki Beach and it was full of boats with other snorkelers making it quite a crowded experience. Although we did see two turtles (or maybe the same turtle twice), it certainly wasn't the grand adventure it was made out to be. The water was quite murky and the coral was anything but pretty. And on top of all that, we could have booked directly with the tour company for 25% less. That was disappointing.

I will say the crew was very pleasant and the sail after was good.

I made a reservation online in advance and participated with my family of four (my wife, our daughter and son who are both over 20). Before it started, I was a bit anxious about how high we would go, but once we began, everyone in the family was super excited! I'm glad we participated!

This photo was taken from the air during the parasailing experience. It was quite a height, but it was an "incredibly enjoyable" experience.

I was unsure about which activity to choose on Oahu, but opting for this parasailing was the right decision. The crew members made jokes and kept us entertained, so we never got bored. Additionally, the crew member took photos for us, and I decided to purchase them on the spot (cash for $40).

I highly recommend that you experience this at least once!

事前にネット予約して家族４人（妻と私と２０歳過ぎの娘と息子）で参加。どのくらいの高さまで行くのか、始まる前は少し不安でしたが、やってみたら家族全員、大興奮！参加して良かったです！
こちらの写真はパラセイル体験中に空中から撮影したものです。結構な高さではありますが、「超気持ちいい～～」体験でした。
オアフ島でのアクティビティを何にするのか迷いましたが、こちらのパラセイルにして正解でした。
搭乗員の方も冗談を言いながら、お客様の相手になってくれるので、飽きることもありません。また、その搭乗員の方が写真を撮ってくれるのですが、即決で購入（Cashで$40）しました。
是非一度はご体験ください！

In conclusion, it was amazing.
This is a show that I absolutely want everyone to attend.
I have traveled to Hawaii many times and participated in various activities, but this became the best memory of all.
With laughter, emotion, and surprises on stage, I brought my 2-year-old child, and they enjoyed it and were able to focus on watching.

There is also a bar where you can purchase popcorn, drinks, and alcohol, so being able to enjoy light snacks while watching the show was great too!

結論、最高でした。
皆さんに絶対参加していただきたいショーです。
ハワイ旅行は何度もいっており、いろいろなアクティビティにも参加してきましたが、どのアクティビティよりもいい思い出になりました。
笑いあり、感動あり、驚きありのステージで、2歳の子どもを連れて行きましたが、とても楽しんで集中して観覧できていました。

ポップコーンやドリンク、お酒の購入ができるバーもあるので、軽いスナックを楽しみながらショーを見ることができるのも良かったです◎

My daughter and I took this trip to celebrate our same birthdays. We had a great fun with the other guests and the crew members! Mitchell and Mark we’re awesome house.