Reviewed by: Janet Gerszewski
The sign in was a mess! We signed up for the VIP seats for $15/person. When we got there they said they've raised their prices to $25 per person. I thought that was odd...I showed them my papers that said $15/person so thats all we paid. The people in front of us had issues too! LOVED the vendors that were there! They had some very nice things and were friendly. The atmosphere was great...by the ocean! The food was as expected....awesome! The Luau was fun and exciting.
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Packages: | General Seating Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/05 |
Reviewed by: wasako@
10歳の息子1人と夫婦の3人で参加しました。
3人ともシュノーケルは初めて。更に泳ぎにも自信がなく不安をかかえたまま
のチャレンジでしたが結果、本当に参加してよかった!です。
私たちの緊張を察してかアランさんが日本語で冗談を交えながら親切・丁寧に
指導してくださり、さらに終始手を引いて泳いでくださいました。
おかげで自力じゃ絶対に行かないような深いところまで行くことができ
きれいな魚たち、優雅に泳ぐホヌは2頭も会うことができ、涙がでそうになりました。
行く前は「ちょっと高いんじゃない?他のもう少し安いツアーでいいんじゃない?」
といっていた主人も「値段以上の価値はあったな~」といってくれました。
「シュノーケル本当にすんの??」って感じだった息子もとても感動したようで
ホテルに戻るとすぐにABCで安いシュノーケルを買い、ワイキキの海でも潜って
いました(笑)。
アランさんには本当にお世話になりました。
次も必ずこのツアーに参加したいです。
本当にありがとうございました。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/28 |
Reviewed by: koki
今回 ハナウマ湾は2回目! 1回目は2年前で ガイド無しでした、それなりに楽しかったですが 今回 ガイドのアランさんに案内して頂き ホヌ2匹と遭遇‼︎ 触れそうな距離でホヌと泳ぐことができ また、ホヌや魚の群れの食事風景が見れたり 自分達だけでは とても体験出来ないであろう 貴重な体験ができ 子供達も とても喜んでいました。
また 私は酔いやすいのと めまいの持病があり 波の揺れで船酔い状態になってしまいましたが アランさんが 手を引いて 泳いで岸までエスコートして下さり 大変心強かったです。有り難うございました!!
とってもお勧めです‼︎‼︎
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Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/27 |
Reviewed by: ERI
遊園地のフリーホールも乗れなかったのですが、今回は気合を入れてTRYしてみました。いざその場になると勢いで飛行機からダイブ!瞬間は怖かったけれど、意識的に力を抜いたらそこに広がる景色の美しいこと!体験してよかったです。是非お勧めしたい!
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Packages: | 高度4267メートル 9時開始プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Mario was an excellent driver and tour guide. We got to see so much of Kauai on this day-long tour. He gave us many hints beyond the tour if what to see, etc. We too the tour the first day we arrived. The information we gained helped orient us on our first trip to the Garden Island. Wonderful sites and LOTS of stops, well spaced and paced. We enjoyed the 24 passenger van and all the participants too.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/25 |
Reviewed by: J Sanchez-Marriott
I have been on this tour three times - gets me everytime. Our nation is the greatest. Our guide, Olav, is the best! He has so much knowledge.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/26 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Geoff & Jayne
Wow! what an entertainer Harry was & related so well to us being Aussies & accustomed to the surfing fraternity. We're recently retired & I was on crutches after an operation & nothing was too much trouble. He made special trip in between activities to come & pick me up from Waimea Falls to save me walking. We couldn't praise him enough. Go Harry!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for a wonderful insight into life on the North Shore of Oahu.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Ron was an excellent tour leader and driver. The trip was excellent! Staff at National Park were full of information--especially Nan. Very cold--but I dressed as advised and was comfortable--hat, gloves, polar fleece liner under my unlined parka. Delicious breakfast at end of tour. Wonderful company with the others on our tour. Thanks to Ron and the others involved with this unique adventure!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Petals4Zuzu
The company was very professional. The pilot was very knowledgeable and personable and provided a great narration. We saw 2/3rds of the island and had some exciting moments flying over cliffs and through valleys. Unfortunately, the hull-mounted video camera quit working just 5 minutes into the 45 minute ride. We were certain we wanted to buy the video of our flight and the accompanying narration so we were disappointed that it wasn't going to be possible. The company provided us with a sales DVD that included many of the same sights we experienced, however, the special nature of the video of our flight was lost.
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Packages: | Hidden Oahu Flight [45 mins] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Joe & Karen
Thanks so much to North Shore Shark Adventures! We had such a great time and the sharks we saw were countless! Even saw a barracuda who lingered around the cage. Captain Tanja and the crew were fantastic. They were knowledgeable,friendly,and funny. We brought home a video of our adventure and are so glad that we did! We would do this again in a minute! (This coming from someone who is afraid of everything = Karen!) I would recommend this adventure to anyone visiting the island. See you next time NSSA!
Joe & Karen, Coquitlam, BC Canada
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/20 |
Reviewed by: hiroko
初めての利用で、不安でしたがツアーデスクに行くことも無く、便利でした。3/20 8名で参加しました。ハナウマではシュノーケリングインストラクターが必要だと思います。以前参加した安いツアーでは、魚は、見られませんでした。アランさん、日本女性スタッフの方、親切で的確で効率良くウミガメ、エイ魚のむれを見ることができました。感謝しております。移動の荷物もありましたが運んで頂きました。要望として、度付きゴーグル、タオル貸し出しがあればいいですね
ありがとうございました。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Ron was out tour leader. Excellent commentary as we drove from 3 am to 10 am. It was rainy and foggy as we drove up to the volcano in the dark but Ron kept up the banter of telling us information while driving carefully and well. Driving excellent! That was a plus for me. Our group of 22 got acquainted over the trip. Great site to see sunrise at 10,000 feet! It was cold but I wore layers with warm polar fleece liner under my jacket, polar fleece hat and warm gloves and I was comfortable. I felt badly for those who came wrapped in blankets. Excellent staff at the National Park. Nan was especially helpful and informative. As we were driven down the hill, we could see the sites (and the curves) we'd missed due to darkness on the way up. The tour ended with a nice breakfast at a Golf Club. Memorable excursion! Thank you Ron and my fellow participants!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Joe Hayek
Our first activity of our week on Oahu, and our favorite. Pricey...yes, but exciting. And, it gave perspective to all the things we did later in the week. Our pilot pointed out, as we flew over, where the President usually vacations, where Gilligan's Island was filmed, where Jurrasic Park was filmed, the Marine base, the closed, dangerous falls, the plantations, the North shore and Sunset Beach, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and flew us on the same approach the Japanese took in 1941 across Hickam and Wheeler Fields and down onto Pearl Harbor. Brodie, our pilot is a former Marine stationed on Oahu. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. Brodie spotted two Grey Whales off the North shore, flew out a bit and did some orbits over them so we could all see them. My wife forgot her light jacket, so a ground employee lent his hoodie to her. Absolutely magnificent!
Mr. Hayek,
Thank you very much for your kind words. We're happy that you enjoyed your Doors Off tour and were able to see whales. I hope you managed to get some good pictures while you flew and plan to return to Hawaii soon. Mahalo and aloha,
P.J. O'Reilley,
Makani Kai Helicopters
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Packages: | Doors Off Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/20 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/10 |
Reviewed by: IKEDA
アランさんのガイドで、ほぼ初めてのシュノーケルでも、安心して体験することが出来ました。風が強い日で、少し寒かったですが、見れたらいいなと期待していた海カメさん、なんと三回も会うことができました!ツアーに参加してなければ、見れなかったと思います。感激の体験でした。アランさんありがとうございます。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Viviane
The name of the tour is Volcano Adventure but the actual volcano-related activities are very limited and a disappointment. They pick you up at 5:00 am and by 2:00 pm you have not done any volcano activities. It felt like we were being taken to places just to spend money: a dinner, a macadamia plant, an orchid greenhouse, another restaurant. And when the volcano activities finally start, you do not get anywhere near the active volcano. You can't see it at all. The tour's material show pictures of flowing lava and they say that "This tour company cannot guarantee the viewing of active lava flow". This is very misleading. The reality is that they know for a fact that you will not be anywhere close to the flowing lava because, as they explain once you are in the bus in the Big Island, there are simply no roads to get to it.
They kids got really bored and were very disappointed. So were we...
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Packages: | Volcano Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/10 |
Reviewed by: モリシタ スミエ
出発前にネット予約をして行ったためHawaiiでは時間のロスをせずに済みました。
初めての利用で不安はありましたが何の問題もありませんでした。
次回も絶対利用させていただきます。
ありがとうございました。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Rowell6045
Was very skeptical at first but oh my was I wrong!!!! Circle tour was outstanding the cultural center was an eye opening extravaganza !! Wish there was more time
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Packages: | Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/15 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/12 |
Reviewed by: モンロー
ニューハーフ二人で体験しました。
最初はドキドキでセスナに乗り込んだ瞬間、辞めとけば・・・って気持ちになったけど、もう空の上。
担当のインストラクター、カメラマンが気持ちをほぐそうとギャグ?を交えて声をかけてくれるけど、のちのちのDVDを見て、ガチガチに緊張してるのがわかるほどでした。
グループの1番目、いやおうなく飛び出しました。
フリーフォールの1分間、あまりの美しさに息をするのを忘れるほど。
パラシュートが開いた時は思わず目を閉じてしまいましたが、そこから先は夢のような時間でです。
終わってしまえば、本当にあっという間。一生に一度とは良くいいますが、一度と言わず二度三度、何回でも経験したいひとときでした。
美しい海、空、緑。くじらまで迎えてくれますよ。
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Packages: | 高度4267メートル 9時開始プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Rose Baxter
My husband and I had a wonderful time. We will be back,soon!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/12 |
Reviewed by: AMI
We returned from our excursion yesterday and had "Guy" as our tour guide. I must say this gentleman was polite, kind, and KNOWLEDGABLE!!!!! We had a great time and was well organized. I wouldn't worry about paying for the GOLD package. You can go to the Arizona Memorial and rent the headphone set for $7.50. Lunch there is very cheap, $2.50 for soup(which was good), HotDog@$3, Nachos@$4. LOVED IT!!
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Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Bryan
If there is ANYTHING you ever do in your life....DO THIS....ABSOLUTELY AMAZING LIFETIME EXPERIENCE....UNFORGETTABLE
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Gus
The crew was amazing! Very attentive and friendly. We look forward to doing it again.
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Packages: | Morning Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/12 |
Reviewed by: ZNmez
We went on the 5 hour Napali coast snorkel adventure. Within the first 30 minutes we saw 10 whales and 50 dolphins! It was amazing. Giant turtles as well. We had about 30 minutes of snorkel time and a nice little brunch. While snorkeling there was an opportunity to get pretty close to a giant sea turtle and views of about 20 ft deep clear ocean to beautiful corral reef and tropical colorful fish. That's where the fun stopped for me. The further up the napali coast the more brutal the waters became. The waves were bigger than the boat! I have to admit this was nothing like what I expected . I was scared despite knowing that the staff and captain were experienced and careful, the waves and wind were just nothing like I have ever experienced. I've been on the ocean to Catalina island and didn't get sea sick, but this trip was another story. I puked and cried and puked some more! Two hours or more or puking and I missed the best part of the whale show for us. It was hard to enjoy the amazing views of the napali coastline because I was so sick but it truly was amazing!!! Don't do this tour in the winter and I think it would be breathtaking. The crew was amazing an took great care of all of us who got sea sick. They gave us water and new tissues. One of the guides even gave me his rain jacket to wear as long as I didn't puke on it! No gaurantees there, but the crew were lifesavers! Amazing amazing crew! One of the stores near by said that holo holo was the best and I believe them. They really took care of me and made me feel safe and well taken care of despite the circumstances. They even had ginger candy and saltines on board to help out. Crew also offered handy tips for other amazing views on the island
Mahalo for choosing Holo Holo Charters and also for your review. We are sorry to hear you that you got sea sick. We do have an amazing crew and it is always good to hear they are taking care of our guests. If you have the opportunity to come back to Kauai we would be more than happy to have you on board with us again. We hope the rest of your vacation was as memorable as our tour, except for the sea sick part. Mahalo Nui Loa and Aloha, until we meet again.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Reviewed by: kazuo.k
冬のハワイ島で必見!
座頭鯨の大群、
ツアーに参加すれば必ず見れます。
但し、
日本語ツアーに行かないと
全く英語での説明、
しかも全く早口日本人に対する配慮はありませんでした。
ワイコロア地域以外は送迎はありません。
念のため。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Bridgett Zelasko
Most beautiful sites on the island of Kauai. Must do tour! I loved all the stops we stopped at I couldn't stop taking pictures! The spouting horn was my favorite!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Luke
A must for anyone even slightly intrigued by the world of SUP. If you do go make sure to ask for George as your instructor, he was the best and most knowledgeable.
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Packages: | Standard Lesson and Coastal Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Angie
Good Time. Had a wonderful day. The tour guide was friendly and provided a lot of interesting facts and trivia about Oahu on the drive up, as well as the trip back. Once at the North Shore the choice activities and the loosely organized agenda made for an enjoyable day. Would definitely recommend. Great value.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/11 |
Reviewed by: anonymous
We both are experience riders so it was a little tame for us. All you do is get to walk the horses. But it was a beautiful relaxing ride. You dont get to ride right on the beach, but more on the edge of the sand duns and through a field of flowers. Our guide was excellent and the horses are very well trained and friendly. They do show you a brief demonstration on how to guide your horse with the reins as they are polo ponies and not your traditional western horses. And as a safety precaution every one wears a helmet. Overall, it was a nice ride.
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Packages: | Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/25 |
Reviewed by: bitta
人生に一度はスカイダイビングを体験したいと思い、主人と一緒に参加しました。
主人と私ともに30代前半です。
ワイキキのホテルからピックアップしてもらい、飛行場に近づくにつれ緊張で気持ち悪くなりましたが、飛行場につけば流れでどんどんスカイダイビングへの準備がすすみますので、緊張どうのこうの言ってられません。
パシフィックスカイダイビングセンターには日本以外の国の方たちもいらっしゃいまして、待ち時間の間もどんどんパラシュートでスカイダイニングを終えた人が降りてきます。晴天の空からカラフルなパラシュートがおりてくる様子はすごく綺麗でした。
いざ、自分達の番。名前を呼ばれて、器具を装着して、タンデムを組むプロのダイバー方とセスナに乗ります。高度がどんどん上がって、ポイントに到着したらセスナの扉がオープンして、有無を言わせず、どんどんみんなダイブして行きます。
私は最後の番だったので、それを見て怖いやらわくわく。
自分がスカイダイビングの瞬間、怖いという気持はなくて、アドレナリンが出まくりの状態でした。
フリーフォールの間、ノースショアのきれいな景色が一望できて、うっとり&シャウト。
パラシュートが開いてからはゆったり気持ちいい飛行でした。
飛んでいるとき、後ろからダイバーがクジラがいるよ!と教えてくれ、ノースの海のクジラを見ることもできました。
スカイダイビングを終わってみると、もう一度飛びたい!!と思いました。
主人もまたハワイでスカイダイビングしようと興奮していました。
スカイダイブするまでは不安の方が大きかったですが、やってよかったと本当に思いました。
私達が参加した2月27日は空いていた様で、飛行場に着いてから飛ぶまで待った感覚はありませんでしたが、帰りのワイキキホテルまでの送迎ワゴンは満席になるのを待って出発したため、飛んでから帰るまでは待ち時間があり、ホテルに戻る時間は読めませんでしたので、スカイダイビングをする後のスケジュールは余裕をもって組むことをオススメします。
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Packages: | 高度4267メートル 9時開始プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/27 |
Reviewed by: スカイツリー区民
二年連続、三度目の参加でした。
昨年の3月に参加し、悪天候のため滞在中にお弁当代のみで再挑戦、そして今回が三度目。
前回はサンセットがとても美しく見えましたが満月近くで星の数が少なく、今回は悪天候でサンセットは見られなかったものの、新月近くで満天の星空!
星ってこんなにあるんだなぁ…と感動しました。
屋外でイスに座って山内さんが星の説明や色々なお話しを聞かせてくれますが、星の説明の時に早口になってしまうのは星に詳しくない参加者にはとても残念です。
せっかく綺麗に星が見えているので、星のお話をもっとゆっくり聞いて覚えて帰れたら、よりよい体験になると思います。
ついつい興奮してあれもこれも喋ってしまいたく早口になっているのですね~。気をつけますです。うちの会社は星が見えなかったらいつでもリベンジできますので安心です!
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Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/01 |
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Aloha,
Thank you for your continued support of Home of the Brave Tours. We agree with you that Olav is awesome! We hope you will join us again on your next visit to the islands!
Sincererly,
Janet Tomlinson
Home of the Brave Tours