Reviewed by: maki
At first, I wasn't used to snorkeling, and when I jumped into the sea, I accidentally swallowed some seawater and almost drowned. When I saw dolphins underwater, I panicked trying to capture that moment in a photo and ended up swallowing seawater again...
After a few failures, I finally got the hang of it and was able to film the dolphins' graceful swimming. It was a lot of fun.
最初はシュノーケリングに慣れなくて、海に飛び込んだ時は少し海水を飲んで溺れそうになりました。海中にイルカが見えると、その光景を写真に収めようと慌ててしまい、また海水を飲んでしまうはめに・・・。
何度か失敗しながら、ようやく慣れてきて、イルカの華麗な泳ぎを撮影することが出来ました。楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/02 |
Reviewed by: はなすけ
I was very worried about seasickness, but since there was a 99% chance of seeing manta rays, I decided to join this tour. Unfortunately, it seems the waves were high, and we weren't able to see them.
While waiting for the manta rays, I got really seasick, whether on the boat or being rocked in the water... Maybe because of the season, it was very cold while waiting in the water, and I was shivering a lot, so I thought I should have considered the type of swimsuit I wore. (I rented and wore a wetsuit!) Since it was cold, they mentioned bringing items like a bath towel, but it would have been nice to have some information specifically for women in that regard.
Since I couldn't see the manta rays this time, they said I could come back for free next time, so I'm looking forward to it! But I don't know how many years it will be until then (^^;;
The Japanese female staff member was very cheerful and kind, and she was amazing!!! I'm really grateful!☆
船酔いがとても心配でしたが、99%以上の確率ということでしたので、参加したこのツアー。しかし、波が高かったのか、残念ながら見ることができませんでした。
マンタを待っている間は、ボートの上でも水中で波に揺られていても、すごく酔ってしまいました…。時期が時期だったからか、水の中で待っている間は、とても寒くてガクガク震えるくらいでしたので、水着の種類を考えればよかったかなーと思いました。(スウェットスーツはレンタルして着ていました!)寒いので、持ち物にはバスタオルなどは書いてありましたが、女性のためにもそこの部分の記載もあればありがたかったです。
見られなかった分、次回行った時に無料でご案内していただけるそうですので、期待しています!が、何年後になるか分かりません(^^;;
日本人スタッフの女性の方は、とても明るく親切で、最高でした!!!本当に感謝しています☆
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/26 |
Reviewed by: mikibuu
The staff and the dolphins were absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend it. My children, aged 6 and 10, were well taken care of by the staff, and they were able to interact with the dolphins without any issues. The kids were able to enjoy it fully, and our whole family was extremely satisfied. Thank you very much. On the way back, we even got to see a whale, which made for a perfect time.
スタッフも、イルカちゃんも最高に楽しかったです。
おススメです。
子供が、6才,10才だったけど、スタッフさんがきちんと対応してもらい、ガンガンイルカちゃんアタックできました。子供達もちゃんと見れて、家族全員大大大満足です。
ありがとうございます。
帰りの移動中、クジラにも会えて、最高の時間でした。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/18 |
Reviewed by: mikibuu
While moving, we spotted a whale and got super excited‼️ I think it was all about timing, but I’m glad we got to see it. The sunset was also amazing‼️ After arriving at the spot and getting ready, we entered the water~. We saw a manta ray❣️ It was so impressive. I’m glad we got to see it several times.
In January, for night manta diving, you need to prepare for the cold. I think renting a wetsuit is necessary. However, since it's a spring suit, which is short-sleeved and short-legged, those who are sensitive to the cold should definitely wear long sleeves and long pants (rash guard).
On the way back, it was clear and there was no moon, so the starry sky was beautiful. However, since you return to the port while still wet, you need to prepare for the cold. I think having two bath towels per person would be good.
Since it's nature, sometimes you see things and sometimes you don't, but you have to enjoy it in your own way! The staff were kind and friendly.
移動中、クジラが出て大興奮‼️タイミングだと思うけど、見れて良かった。そしてサンセットもサイコー‼️ポイントに着いて準備後エントリ~。出たマンタ❣️迫力あるぅ。何回か見れて良かったです。
1月は、ナイトマンタは寒さ対策は必要です。ウェットスーツは、レンタルは必要かと思います。ただスプリングといって、半袖半ズボンなので、寒がりの方は、長袖長ズボン(ラッシュ)必須と思います。
帰りは、晴れて月が無かったので星空が綺麗でした。
ただ、濡れたまま港まで帰るので、防寒対策は必要です。バスタオルは、一人2枚あったらいいかと思います。
自然相手なので、出たり出なかったりかと思うけど、自分なりに楽しまないと
ね!。スタッフは、親切で優しい方でしたよ。。
Aloha!! Mikibuu,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! mikibuu様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/17 |
Reviewed by: tomo
I felt colder than I expected. There were two manta rays swimming around. I was happy to see them, but if I could wish for more, I would have liked them to come closer. I wanted to see more of them.
I was glad to receive snacks and water after getting back on the boat, but it was cold, so it would have been even better if we could have had hot drinks.
思ってたより体が冷えた。
マンタが2枚いてウロウロしていた。
会うことが出来て嬉しかったが、欲を言えば
もっと近くに来て欲しかった。
もっと枚数を見たかった。
船に上がってからお菓子とお水をもらえて嬉しかったが、寒かったのでホットドリンクを頂けたらもっと最高ですね〜
Aloha!! Tomo,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. Your valuable feedback will be helpful for the improvement of our future tours. When you come to Oahu again, we also have tours such as Dolphin Middle School and University, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! tomo様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
お客様の貴重なご意見は、今後のツアーの向上に役立てていきたいと思います。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: たつや
Whales can be seen with a probability of over 90%. Even better was the view of Hawaii Island from the boat. It was beautiful, magnificent, and absolutely the best. The boat was well-equipped with meals, drinks, and restrooms, providing everything you could need.
クジラはほぼ90%以上の確率で見れるそうです。それ以上に良かったのは船からのハワイ島の眺め。綺麗で雄大で最高でした。船の設備も食事飲み物トイレ付きと至れりつくせり。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Ilse
This was my second Manta experience and I was disappointed not to see a manta. There were a lot of boats out looking, I counted 15 at one time and it was just before dusk. On a previous Manta experience it was later so I wonder if they prefer to feed later when it's completely dark? I felt like I got to the party early and the cool kids showed up after I left. There was no lack of plankton however, so we were amused by the fish that gathered; an entire school under our light. I've gotten used to the 'entertainment' boat staff provides which makes an excursion more fun. This excursion was rather perfunctory. Go out, hop in the water, no manta, ok, go back. Everyone was rather disappointed not to see Mantas, so I'm not sure if that made going back seem rather glum. I realize these are wild creatures but my last excursion (with another company) there were quite a few Manta, like 6-8? It was an incredible experience that I wanted to repeat with my husband and was disappointed.
Aloha, Thank you for coming out with us on the Manta Ray swim. I'm sorry that the Manta Rays did not cooperate that evening. Wahine Charters is one of the few tour companies that will take you out again for free if you don't see the Manta Rays. I hope you will take us up on that offer. We offer two Manta Ray tour departure times; the Sunset Manta tour and a later Moonlit Manta tour. Sometimes we see more Mantas on the Sunset tour and sometimes we see more on the moonlit tour, and occasionally we don't see any. There are two Manta Ray snorkel locations and we will take you to the location we believe will have the best show. We hope to see you again.
Captain Tim
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/29 |
Reviewed by: 讃岐のひろし
I had seen it on TV before and really wanted to experience it, and finally, it came true this time. The boat left the harbor and after about 30 minutes, we arrived. As the tension increased, I relaxed by talking with the Japanese female guide and some locals. Then, as it got dark, the main event began. The captain called out and everyone went to the sea.
After waiting for a while, I heard a boy next to me shout, "They've come!" Sure enough, when I looked over, there was a manta ray, and I joined in the cheers. The manta rays were dancing around with incredible energy. There’s no other way to describe it; it was amazing. After a few minutes of screaming, everyone got back on the boat, looking satisfied and chatting for a while.
When I asked the guide, she said it was the best experience she had had recently. Even now, I can vividly recall that wonderful sight. I am grateful to all the staff for this amazing experience.
前にテレビの映像で観てぜひ体験したいと思っていましたがやっと今回実現にいたりました。船は港を出て30分ほど走って到着。緊張感が増す中、日本人女性ガイドや近隣の方と色々話してリラックス。そんな中いよいよ暗くなって本番?キャプテンが声を上げみんな海へ。
しばらく待ってると隣の少年が来た〜って声を。
確かにそちらを見るとマンタが〜って私も歓声を。凄い勢いでマンタの乱舞。
これは凄いとしか言いようがない。絶叫の数十分後みんな船に上がり満足そうにしばらく 談笑。
ガイドに聞いたらつい最近で最高ですなんて。いま思い出しても素晴らしい光景が目に浮かびます。この素晴らしい体験にスタッフの皆さんに感謝です。
Aloha! Hiroshi from Sanuki,
Thank you for participating in the Manta University Night Tour! The sight of those mantas vigorously feeding on plankton is truly impressive, isn't it? We are genuinely pleased to have been able to help create wonderful memories during your stay in Hawaii. Please come visit us again!
Dolphin Office
Aloha! 讃岐のひろし様
この度はマンタ大学夜学部ツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございます!
あのマンタたちの勢いよくプランクトンを食べる姿はなんとも言えない迫力がありますよね!
讃岐のひろし様のハワイご滞在の素敵な思い出作りのお手伝いができたこと、
心よりうれしく思います!またぜひ遊びに来てくださいね!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 【期間限定】ウェットスーツレンタル無料!送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/14 |
Reviewed by: あんでぃ
It had been since elementary school since I last entered the sea. Not even sure if I could swim, I bought a swimsuit and participated anyway. Before getting on the boat, I took motion sickness medication, applied sunscreen, and set sail with some anxiety.
However, the beautiful sea and sky that unfolded before me quickly blew away my worries.
Fortunately, I encountered dolphins at a reef where they only play when they're in a good mood. It was a wonderful experience. It was truly a playful interaction with the dolphins. They didn't just swim past me; I was surrounded by dozens of dolphins from all sides, even at my feet—it felt like a dream.
I dove three times. Even in the deep sea, I felt no fear when jumping in. I was surprisingly filled with excitement and anticipation.
I was also drawn to the personality of our guide, realizing that there are people who can live such wonderful lives. It made me reflect on the importance of being mindful of everything I choose to engage with. I expressed to my husband, who joined me, that I want to avoid things that harm nature or animals as much as possible. I decided to study nature more and see it up close.
Ah, if only I could swim better…! I definitely want to come back someday.
海に入るのは小学生ぶり。自分が泳げるかどうかも分からない状態で、取り敢えず水着だけ買って参加しました。
ボートに乗る前に、酔い止めを飲み、日焼け止めを塗り、不安を抱えながらも出港。
目の前に広がった美しい海と空に、不安は一気に吹き飛びました。
運良く、イルカさんがご機嫌な時しか遊ばないというリーフでイルカさんに遭遇。
素晴らしい体験をしてきました。
言葉通りイルカさんとの戯れ。群れが自分の周りを通り過ぎるなんてものではなかったです。
前後左右、足元にも数十頭のイルカさんに囲まれて、夢のようでした。
ダイブは3回。深い海でも、飛び込む際の怖さは一切なかったです。自分でもびっくりするくらいワクワクドキドキしかなかった。
ガイドさんの人間性にも惹かれ、こんなにステキな生き方ができる人もいるのだなぁと。
もっと、自分の手に取るもの一つ一つに意思を持たなくてはならないと考えさせられました。
自然を侵すものや、どうぶつへ痛みを与えるもの、なるべく避けて暮らしていきたいなと、まずは自然のことをもっと勉強してみよう、もっと間近に見に行ってみよう、と一緒に参加した主人と話をしました。
ああ、それにしてももっと、泳げたらなぁ…!
いつかまた、かならず戻ってきたいです。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Cloudia
We had an experience beyond description. After watching the whale sufficiently, when the sailor turned on the music for a small party, the captain shouted for me to look for the noon direction and I saw a wonderful scene. Music was playing on the boat, a group of dolphins came from two o'clock, and a humpback whale made a wonderful vertical jump on the horizon. At that moment my friend and I felt we were in a dream. It was a fascinating and beautiful experience.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Greg
This trip was a really fun experience as a contrast to the normal beach and ocean explorations that a visit to Hawaii normally includes.
The guide was very informative and the trip was planned well. The van was very comfortable (big Mercedes).
Climbing above the clouds made it feel like we were going to another world. The sunset from the top amongst all the observatory domes was incredibly colorful and the photography was cool with the domes.
The second part when we went down the mountain and set up the telescopes was fun too. The guide had an excellent presentation and mastery of the topics.
I highly recommend-it was out of the ordinary and visually spectacular.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Daina from Phoenix
My first whale watch was a total success. It was a beautiful day. The staff was more than helpful and friendly. The information from the naturalist was engaging and helpful. We were fortunate enough to see spouts of water, breeching and a few beautiful tails. I would definitely do this again.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Kris
This was easily the highlight of our trip. Trevor and the staff were very friendly and accommodating, and they got us into a pod of 200+ dolphins. We left with amazing photos and an amazing experience. We will definitely be back next time we're on the island. Don't hesitate to book this trip!
Aloha! Thank you for participating our dolphin tour! We are really happy that you enjoyed our tour!!
We are looking forward to see you in this beautiful ocean again!!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (No Transportation) (until 2018/03/31) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/12 |
Reviewed by: ピーベリープルメリア
Even though it's always summer in Hawaii, we found ourselves in the middle of winter, and unfortunately, it was cold and rainy. We suited up in wetsuits and headed out into the waves, which were quite rough! From a Japanese perspective, it was surprising to start the tour under such bad weather conditions.
As expected, my wife, who isn't very confident in her physical strength, quickly returned to the boat due to the cold and the waves. I was worried about her, and I ended up slipping on the deck and injuring my side. We only managed to spot two manta rays near the ocean floor, which left us a bit disappointed on our first day in Hawaii.
I had joined the tour believing the reviews that said it would be fine even without understanding English, but I think it would be safer to go with a Japanese-speaking tour, even if it costs a bit more. However, I did find that the catamaran had less rocking than expected, so I hope to try again under better conditions.
常夏のハワイ、とは言え真冬おまけに生憎の雨で寒い中、屋根ひとつないところでウェットスーツに身を包み沖へ出るとかなりのうねりが!
われわれ日本人の感覚からすれば、こんな、悪天候の時に出航するのかと思ってしまう条件の中でのスタートとなりました。
案の定寒さと、うねりにより体力に自信のない女房は早々に船上に。
心配で同行した私も、デッキで滑り転倒して脇腹を痛める始末。
肝心のマンタは海の底辺りに2尾だけ現れたのを確認できたのみで、ハワイ島初日にすこしがっかりのツアーでした。
英語がわからなくても、勢いで大丈夫っていった書き込みを信じての参加でしたが、やはり費用が割高でも日本語でのツアーの方が安全面のためにも良いのではと思います。
ただ、双胴船のため、揺れは少ない方だと思いました、好条件の時ににリベンジしたいと思います。
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/20 |
Reviewed by: さかなちゃん
It was my first time on the Big Island and my first snorkeling tour. There were only our family and one other group of Japanese people. The check-in and explanations were all in English, but there were also Japanese instructions, and the staff was kind, so I felt secure participating. Since it was a morning cruise, we were first served delicious bread and fruit, and before we knew it, we arrived at the snorkeling spot. The beautiful bay had calm waves, and we saw plenty of fish, which made us very satisfied! There were also plenty of floatation devices, so we could enter the water without any worries.
For lunch, we had handmade hamburgers from the staff, and we got to make our own burgers. They were delicious! The boat also had a restroom, which was reassuring. It was a wonderful snorkeling experience where we could fully enjoy the great nature of the Big Island.
初めてのハワイ島で初めてのシュノーケリングツアーでした。日本人は私たち家族ともう1組だけ・・・。受付や説明はすべて英語ですが、日本語の注意書きもあり、スタッフが親切なので安心して参加できました。モーニングクルーズなのでまずおいしいパンやフルーツが出てきて、あっという間にポイントに到着。美しい湾で波も穏やか、魚もたくさん見られて大満足!!浮き輪や浮き具なども豊富なので、不安なく海に入れます。
昼食はスタッフ手作りのハンバーグで、自分でハンバーガーを作ります。美味しかったー!!船にはトイレもついていて安心。ハワイ島の大自然を満喫できる、素敵なシュノーケリングでした。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Evar
My most favorite experience on Big Island with Sea Paradise! A great crew and we were taken care of from start to finish. You start by checking in at the shopping center, drive 5 minutes to Keauhou Bay to park your vehicle, get fitted for your wet suit, and get on the boat. The sunset on along the Kona Coast was beautiful. The crew were extremely helpful, very knowledgeable about the history of the manta rays, humorous and went out of their way to make sure we spent the most time with the manta rays. We were one of the first boats in and last to leave. Plus, we were given fresh pineapple, juices/sodas and hot chocolate.
I do not know how to swim but the guides took extra care to make sure I made it on and off the boat with flotation devices. I would definitely recommend Sea Paradise!
Aloha and Mahalo for taking the time to review your experience. We are delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time. We look forward to serving you in the future. A Hoi Hou.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/10 |
Reviewed by: ドタ バタ子
I waited for a while for the manta rays, but when one finally came right in front of me, I was so excited! Even after getting into the water, the staff took me to where the manta rays were, which made it really easy and enjoyable.
しばらくはマンタ待ちでしたが、まさに目の前にマンタが来て大興奮でした!
海に入ってからも、スタッフがマンタのいる場所まで連れれ行ってくれるので楽ちんでした。
Aloha!!!
Dota Batako,
Thank you very much for enrolling with the manta rays along with the dolphins. It seems you were able to meet the manta rays as well, which is proof of your love for dolphins and manta rays. Please come back to visit with that love again. We look forward to your next enrollment!!
Mahalo!!!
Aloha!!!
ドタ バタ子様
イルカとともにマンタの方にもご入学、本当にありがとうございました。
マンタにもしっかりと逢えたようで、ドタ バタ子様のイルカ、マンタ愛が伝わった証拠ですね。
是非またその愛を持って遊びにいらしてください。
またのご入学お待ちしております!!
Mahalo!!!
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Sop
Our guides were Arthur and Justin. Both are funny and knowledgeable. This tour surprised us in so many ways. It is crazy that you can go from beach weather to freezing winds in a matter of hours. The parkas definitely help. I would recommend some layers of clothes, jeans, and good shoes. Bring a scarf or beanie. For those who live in the country, you do not realize how fortunate you are to not have light pollution. The stars that we saw were amazing. Your eyes adjust and focus so well on all the bright twinkles because there's no surrounding light. It's hard to explain but you feel like a child who's just seen something new and cool. Light pollution is real. On a good night in the city, I can probably see maybe 10 stars. Here, the volume is overwhelming. The location of Hawaii lets you see a lot more. Not only do you see the stars, but you can see distant galaxies as well our own milky way. Primitive, primal, natural are some other ways to describe experience.
The sunset on Mauna Kea was also a fantastic experience. Arthur and Justin are safe and excellent drivers. You see rental cars driving up the volcano on unpaved roads when they shouldn't. It's better to have the experts take you to the summit.
We attended this tour January 3, 2018. This gave us the rare opportunity to see the wolf moon and all the stars. I never knew how much light the moon provided at night.
I would do this again and recommend it to anybody who visits the Big Island.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/03 |
Reviewed by: あい★
I participated in the tour in September 2017. The tour guide was very friendly and funny. A manta ray passed right in front of me, and it was so moving! It was really cute. On the way home, there was an engine trouble that made me a bit anxious, but the tour guide and the other staff worked hard, and I was able to get home safely. They were such wonderful people that I felt like I wanted to live on the Big Island!
2017年9月に参加させていただきました。
ツアーのお姉さんがとても気さくで面白かったです。
マンタが目の前を通り過ぎてくれて、感動しました!とても可愛かったです。
帰宅途中エンジントラブルが発生して少し不安になりましたが、ツアーガイドのお姉さん、お兄さんが頑張ってくれて無事に帰宅できました。
私もハワイ島に住みたくなるぐらい素敵な方々でした!
Aloha!!!
Dear Ai,
Thank you very much for participating in Manta University.
Also, thank you for your kind words.
I apologize for the anxiety caused by the engine trouble.
Our entire staff will work on improvements to ensure that similar issues do not occur in the future, so please come visit us again when you come to the Big Island.
I look forward to the day we can meet again.
Mahalo!
Aloha!!!
あい★様
この度はマンタ大学にご参加有難うございました。
また、素敵なお言葉も有難うございます。
エンジントラブルで不安にさせてしまい申し訳ありませんでした。
こんご同じようなことがないようスタッフ一同改善していきますので、またハワイ島に来られる際は遊びにいらしてください。
また会える日を楽しみにしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/24 |
Reviewed by: hedgehog
I held onto the blue glowing board, but there were too many people clinging to one board, making it cramped. The manta ray that appeared was just one, far away. The boat and the water were both very choppy, causing many people to feel seasick. On the way back, it was extremely cold, and some were vomiting, creating a hellish scene. It felt like a waste of over 30,000 yen for two people, making it the worst tour I've participated in so far (though I understand it's nature, so it's unavoidable).
If you don't see anything, you can participate for free the next day, but I had booked a different tour for the following day and couldn't join (I suspect most people will be in the same situation). I'm also doubtful if the right to participate for free again is valid for a few years later; if not, this is truly a terrible tour. For those who participate, please make sure to take motion sickness medication and be prepared for the possibility that you might not see anything.
青く光るボードにつかまって見るのですが、一つのボードにつかまる人数が多すぎて窮屈でした。そして現れたマンタは遠くの方に1匹だけ。ボート上も海の中も揺れが激しく、酔う人多数。帰りはとても寒く、吐く人もいて、地獄絵図でした。2人で3万円以上払ってこれかよという感じで、これまで参加したツアーで最悪のものとなりました(自然相手なので仕方ありませんが)。
見れなかった場合、翌日も無料で参加できるということですが、翌日は別のツアーを申し込んでおり参加できませんでした(ほとんどの方がそうなるのでは)。無料で再度参加の権利は数年後でも有効なのか疑問ですが、そうでないとしたら本当にひどいツアーです。参加する方は、必ず酔い止めを飲んで、見れない可能性があると覚悟して参加してください。
Dear Hedgehog,
Thank you for participating in Manta University.
Also, thank you for your valuable feedback.
We would like to keep it in mind for future improvements.
If you were unable to attend, it will still be valid even a few years later.
Please feel free to join us again when you come to Hawaii or other places.
Mahalo.
hedgehog様
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加有難うございました。
ならびに、貴重なご意見有難うございます。
今後の改善に常げていきたいと思います。
また、見られなかった場合は数年後でももちろん有効です。
またハワイ等に来られる際はぜひまた参加しにいらしてください。
Mahalo
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/18 |
Reviewed by: N/a
Our family really enjoyed this trip. The crew was informative, friendly and fun. The trip up the coast was beautiful and the music on the boat was quite nice.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Stephen
While we only saw one manta, she did come up close, which was an amazing experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Christine S.
Our original trip was postponed due to snow on the summit of Mauna Kea but we rescheduled and had an unforgettable experience. Our guide Hank was great. As well as his astronomy expertise, he provided lots of information on Hawaiian culture. The views on the way up to the summit were spectacular. Great photographic opportunities of the sunset, views and night sky.
I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Neera Iyer
This was a last minute booking so we were glad to get it. We did the 7:45-9:45 PM night tour. The set up is pretty standard. The crew was experienced and knew what to do when didn’t find rays at the first spot. We were towed gently to where we saw two! We had a couple of screamers which was a bit annoying but that apart, terrific trip
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Tour [Late Evening Cruise] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/26 |
Reviewed by: 家族連れ
This was my second time on a dolphin swimming tour in Hawaii, but the experience on the Big Island far surpassed my previous one. Following the guide's instructions, a pod of about 50 dolphins came close to us repeatedly. The location of the dolphins changes daily, and on the day we participated, the guide had confirmed in advance that they were near the harbor. Therefore, we didn't have to search for them by boat.
We encountered the dolphins shortly after departing from the harbor, allowing us to swim with them for a long time, even after other boats had left. I could clearly hear the dolphins' calls underwater.
Both the guide and the boat captain were very proficient in Japanese, so there was no language barrier. They provided wetsuits, fins, and masks, making it enjoyable even for those who are not confident swimmers. Our third grader had a great time as well.
I highly recommend this experience if you visit the Big Island.
ハワイでのイルカと泳ぐツアーは2回目でしたが、ここハワイ島での体験は前回の経験をはるかに凌駕する素晴らしいものでした。
ガイドさんの教えの通りにしていると、約50頭の群れが何度も何度も近くへ寄って来てくれました。毎日イルカのいる場所は変わるそうで、私たちが参加した日は、ハーバーから近いところにイルカがいることをガイドさんが事前に確認してくれていました。そのため、ボートでイルカを捜しまわることもありませんでした。
ハーバーを出港してあっという間にイルカに遭遇出来たため、そこから時間一杯まで、他のボートがいなくなってもたっぷりイルカと泳がせていただけました。イルカの鳴き声も水中でしっかり聞こえました。
ガイドさん、ボートのキャプテン共に日本語が大変お上手なため、言葉の心配はありませんし、ウェットスーツとフィン、マスクなど一式貸してもらえるので、泳ぎが苦手な方でも十分楽しめると思います。わが家の小学3年生も十分enjoyしていました。
ハワイ島を訪れた際には、ぜひ、経験されることをおすすめします。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/24 |
Reviewed by: まおさん
It's unbelievable that, like other tour companies, they do not require life jackets at night on the sea. The return trip is completely in darkness. As someone with a boating license, I must say that if something were to happen, the staff alone would not be able to rescue all participants. I raise this alarm before any precious lives are lost. The boat's rocking is also severe, so pregnant women should refrain from participating. Since it's cold in December, warm drinks would have been better on board. I did see manta rays, and aside from that, I think it was good.
他の催行会社にも言えることですが、信じられない事に夜間の海でライフジャケットを着用させません。復路は全くの暗闇です。船舶免許保持者から言わせてもらうと、万一の事が有ればスタッフだけでは全ての参加者の人命救助できないでしょう。尊い犠牲が出る前に警鐘を鳴らさせていただきます。ボートの揺れも激しいので妊婦は参加見合わせすべきですね。12月の寒い時期ですので船上では暖かい飲み物の方が良かったとおもいます。マンタも見れましたし、それ以外は良いと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize for not being able to provide a satisfactory service.
Upon confirming with the operating company, I learned that wearing life jackets for the manta tour in Hawaii is optional. However, as you pointed out, considering the safety of our customers, we have received word that they will consider requiring all participants to wear life jackets in the future.
I also sincerely apologize for serving cold drinks in the chilly weather. The operating company reported that due to an electrical issue, they were unable to provide warm beverages on short notice. They have now resolved the issue and are preparing warm drinks, and they have shared that they will work to ensure that similar situations do not occur in the future.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback during this busy time.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご満足いただけるサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
催行会社へ確認をさせていただきましたところ、ハワイ島のマンタツアーに関しましてはライフジャケットの着用は任意とされているとのことでございます。
しかしながら、ご指摘いただきました通り、お客様の安全を考慮しまして、今後はすべてのご参加者にライフジャケットを着用いただくことを
検討させていただくとの言葉を預かっております。
また、寒い中、冷たいお飲み物をお出ししておりましたこと、大変申し訳ございませんでした。電気回路の不都合で、急遽温かい飲み物がご提供できなかったと催行会社より報告がございました。
現在は復旧し温かいお飲み物をご用意させていただいておりますが、今後同様のことが起こりませんよう改善に努めると共有がございました。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/25 |
Reviewed by: chippihoney
When I arrived just before the reception time, there was already quite a long line. There are reserved seats, and since I ended up in the back, I recommend arriving earlier if you want to sit closer to the front. The buffet food was tastier than I expected. Guests are guided in order from the front. It was very impressive to see the sunset over the ocean from my seat before the show started. The show features modern hula, traditional hula, Polynesian dance, and fire dance. There is a scene in the middle of the show to celebrate birthdays and honeymoons, so it might be good to let them know in advance. I felt that the talk between the dances was a bit long, and there seemed to be less dance time. I can't compare it to other luau shows, though... All the dancers were very beautiful. The fire dance was the highlight and very powerful. Children up to 5 years old were free. Overall, I was quite satisfied.
受付時間ギリギリに行ったら、もうすでにかなりの列ができていました。リザーブ席などもあり、後ろの方の席になってしまったので、少しでも前のいい席で見たい方は、受付時間よりも前に並んだ方がいいです。ブッフェの食事は思ったよりは美味しかったです。前から順番に案内されます。ショーが始まる前に、席から海に沈む夕日が見れたのがとても印象的でした。ショーは現代フラや古典フラ、ポリネシアンダンスやファイヤーダンスが見れます。ショーの途中でバースデーやハネムーンの人たちをお祝いするシーンがあるので、伝えておくといいのかも?と思いました。ダンスとダンスの間のトークが長くて、ダンス時間が少ないような気がしました。他のルアウショーとくらべていないので比較はできませんが…
ダンサーさんはみなさんとてもきれいな方たちでした。ファイヤーダンスが一番の見もので大迫力でした。
5歳までの子供は無料でした。全体的には、概ね満足です。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/04 |
Reviewed by: mas myk
Daisuke, our guide, was wonderful with his attentiveness.
The weather was drizzly and chilly, not typical for Hawaii, but we were able to see plenty of dolphins! We even got to see them jump, which was very satisfying.
I brought my iPhone in a waterproof case, but it didn't respond to swipes underwater. I was advised to start recording video on the boat, and when I tried that, it worked well.
While I was playing with the dolphins, I got a bit seasick (it's better to take motion sickness medication), but everyone was kind and helped me calm down.
According to Daisuke, "I am confident that we can get you closer to the dolphins than anyone else. If we couldn't see them, I believe other companies' boats wouldn't be able to either." His love for dolphins and constant attentiveness seem to help him know the best spots and share information with others.
If there’s a next time, I would definitely love to join again.
ガイド(インストラクター?)のダイスケさんの気配りが素晴らしかったです。
天候は小雨で肌寒くハワイらしくない日でしたが、イルカちゃん(ダイスケさん風)は沢山見れました!ジャンプ姿も見れて、大満足でした。
iPhoneを防水カバーに入れて持って行きましたが、海の中ではスワイプが反応しません。"船の上で動画を始めた状態にすると良いですよ"と言われたので実践したところ、上手くいきました^ ^
イルカたちと戯れている間、私は途中で波酔いしてしまいました(酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が良いです)が、皆さんが優しく対応して下さり気分を落ち着かせる事が出来ました。
ダイスケさん曰く、"どこよりも、イルカちゃんに会わせてあげる自信があります。僕たちがイルカちゃん達に会えなかったら、他の会社さんの船も絶対会えてないと思います。"との事。イルカを愛し、いつも気遣いをしているからこそ、遭遇ポイントも分かるし、他社の方々とも情報共有出来ているようです。
次回があれば、是非またご厄介になりたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/20 |
Reviewed by: たーさん
The location is easily accessible as it is on the main street of Kona. The parking lot is on the mountain side of the hotel. There are people lined up around the hotel’s rotary, so the entrance is easy to find. The show took place with the ocean in the background and a pleasant breeze, and it was really great! The sunset was beautiful too! There was a lot of laughter, and it was a very enjoyable time (even though I don't understand much English). The food was at the expected level, but I was happy to eat a lot of my favorite kalua pig. I have also been to the luau at the King Kamehameha Hotel (though it was quite a while ago, so my memory isn't clear), but I think the stage position and the host at Royal Kona were better.
場所がコナのメインストリートにあるのでアクセスしやすいです。
駐車場は、ホテルの山側にありました。
ホテルのロータリーのあたりに人が並んでいるので入り口はわかりやすいです。
ショーは海をバックにして、心地よい風の中行われ、とてもよかったです!
夕日もキレイでした!
かなり笑いもとても楽しい時間になりました(英語はあまりわかりませんが)。
食事は、予想通りのレベルでしたが、自分の好きなカルアピッグをたくさん食べれたのでよかったです。
キングカメハメハホテルのルアウも行ったことがありますが(ずいぶん前で記憶がはっきりしませんが)、ステージの位置や、司会者の感じがロイヤルコナの方がよかったと思います。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/19 |
Reviewed by: MASA&GRIM
I participated with my wife. The reason we chose this activity, as mentioned in the reviews, is that the guides (Daisuke and Ryo) genuinely care for and love the dolphins.
After actually participating, I felt even more that they truly love dolphins from the bottom of their hearts. We encountered dolphins multiple times and were able to swim with them. It was moving to see them swimming comfortably in the natural sea, including family dolphins and baby dolphins. We could also hear their voices.
On our way back to the port, we encountered a manta ray, and although it wasn't included in the tour, we were given the opportunity to swim with it. Thank you so much!!
When we returned to the port, I strongly felt the desire to protect the natural dolphins. I definitely want to participate again next year!
妻と参加させて頂きました。今回このアクティビティを選んだ理由はリビューにも記載されている通り、ガイドの方(ダイスケさんリョウさん)が心からイルカのことを大切に思い愛されているからでした。
実際参加してみたところ、リビューの内容以上に心身からイルカのことが好きなんだな、と感じました。
何回もイルカとも遭遇し一緒に泳ぐことができました。家族のイルカ、
子供のイルカ等、自然の海を心地よく泳いでいる姿に感動です。
イルカの声も聞くことができました。
港に戻る際はマンタに遭遇し、ツアーの内容には含まれていませんでしたが一緒に泳ぐ機会を与えて頂きました。
本当にありがとうございました!!
港に戻った際は自然のイルカを大切に守っていきたいと強く感じました。
来年も是非参加させて頂きます!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/13 |
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Aloha! Hanasuke,
Thank you for participating in the Manta University Night School tour. I'm also disappointed that we couldn't show you the manta rays. I appreciate your valuable feedback! Moving forward, I will make sure to communicate the considerations regarding the cold to our customers. Please do try again! No matter how many years it takes, we will be waiting for you! Thank you very much!
Dolphin Office
Aloha! はなすけ様
この度はマンタ大学夜学部ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
マンタをお見せすることができず、私も残念です。そして貴重なご意見ありがとうございます!
今後は寒さも考え、お客様にお伝えしていきたいと思います。
ぜひまた再挑戦してくださいね!何年後になろうと、お待ちしております!
ありがとうございました!
イルカオフィス