Reviewed by: HACO
I walked excitedly to the Kailua Pier. I was really worried about whether we would see whales after boarding, but they appeared one after another, and I was thrilled. I was also able to see a mother and baby whale, and it was especially cute when the baby whale flicked its tail a couple of times while diving. It was a great experience. Thank you very much.
カイルア桟橋までわくわく歩きました。
乗船してからも本当に鯨が見えるのか心配でしたが、次々に現れ感激しました。
親子鯨も見ることが出来、特に赤ちゃん鯨が潜るときに尾を2,3回振るところがかわいかったです。
良い体験ができました。有り難うございました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/18 |
Reviewed by: hana
We participated as a family of four. I was shown a file with Japanese explanation materials for circulation, but it was quickly taken back for "safety reasons," so I could hardly read it. The entire explanation was in English and delivered very quickly, so I couldn't understand anything and just clung to the boat.
It was exciting when the dolphins came close or when we approached the lava cliffs, but other than that, it was boring. I found myself battling sleepiness while clinging to the boat.
For beginners, snorkeling might be fun. I had high expectations because there were many good reviews, but is this really worth the price? The cost performance leaves much to be desired.
家族4人で参加しました。
回覧用の日本語説明資料のファイルを見せてもらいましたが、「安全のため」と、
すぐに回収され、ほとんど読めず。全て英語の説明で、しかも早口なので、
全く理解できず、ただボートにしがみついていました。
イルカが寄って来た時や、溶岩の岸壁に近づいた時は盛り上がりますが、それ以外は退屈です。
ボートにしがみつきながら、睡魔と闘います。
シュノーケリングは、初心者の方は楽しいかも。
体験談によい情報ばかり載っていたので、期待していたのですが、これでこの金額?
コストパフォーマンスは、イマイチ感が拭えません。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The trip was just amazing! Our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Would go back and do this again! Can't believe the view! This is one of the few trips we will never forget!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/15 |
Reviewed by: あくび
We participated as a family this time. It was fun to feel like we were at an outdoor party. The show started with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, and then the performance began on stage. Although we didn't have the best seats because a special group was celebrating a birthday, it was really nice to watch a traditional show in a tropical party atmosphere. Unfortunately, we had to wait in line to get drinks, which took some time, and the buffet-style meal had a set order for each table, making it difficult to eat, and there were few options, which was a bit disappointing for dinner. Next to us was a foreign family, but it seemed like they were seating Japanese guests close together. I think this dinner show is recommended for friends and families to enjoy the atmosphere and traditional performance while having fun together.
今回家族で参加しました。
野外パーティーに参加している雰囲気で楽しかったです。
ショーはハワイの伝統的な儀式から始まり、ステージでショーが始まりました。
誕生日を祝う特別なグループが参加していたため、ベストの席ではなかったけれど、
南国のパーティー気分の中で伝統的なショーを見るのはとてもよかったです。
残念ながら、飲み物をもらうのに並ばなくてはいけなくて、時間がかかったり、
ビュッフェスタイルの食事も、テーブルごとに順番があってなかなか食べられず、種類も少なく
ディナーとしては少々期待ハズレでした。
私たちの隣は、外国人ファミリーでしたが、日本人同士を近い席にしてくれている様子でした。
このディナーショーは友人同士や家族でワイワイ楽しみながら雰囲気と伝統的なショーを楽しむのがお勧めだと思います。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The whale watching season has just begun, and I was worried about whether I would be able to see any whales, but I was able to see about three spouting and their tails perfectly.
Along the way, a pod of dolphins passed by, and dolphins welcomed us at the port, which was also adorable.
The captain and the staff provided a lot of explanations, but since my English skills are lacking, I couldn't catch everything. If there are more people, it seems that a Japanese guide will accompany us, but with fewer people, we can freely use the deck of the boat, which is also appealing.
The view of the town of Kona, the airport, and the mountains from the sea was beautiful. If it's high season, I wonder if I could see more whales up close. Next time, I want to improve my English skills and participate again.
ホエールウォッチングシーズンが始まったばかりで鯨を見ることが出来るか不安でしたが、ばっちり三頭ほど潮吹きや尻尾を見ることが出来ました。
途中、イルカの群れが近くを通過、港でもイルカがお出迎え、これも可愛かったです。
船長以下、スタッフの方がたくさん解説してくれていたのですが、英語力の無い私では全部は聞き取れませんでした。人数が多ければ日本語ガイドの方が付いてくれるようですが、少なければ少ないなりに船のデッキを自由に使えるので、これも捨てがたい。
海から見えるコナの町、空港、山もきれいでした。
ハイシーズンならもっとたくさん、そして近くで鯨を見ることが出来るかな。次回は英語力を高めてまた参加してみたいです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/13 |
Reviewed by: ゴン
I’m not very good at English, but that didn’t matter, I had a great time. There were 16 participants, and we were the only Japanese.
The guide explained things in simple English and gestures.
For lunch, we had very cold and delicious sandwiches on the boat.
We were able to see both dolphins and whales on the way. The dolphins came very close to the boat, and the whale splashed the water with its fin several times.
It was a lot of fun to see them circling around us. It’s great for little kids too~~ At the end, they let us drive the boat a little. Wiki wiki~~
Next time I go to the Big Island, I definitely want to join again.
英語が、ほとんど駄目な俺ですが、そんなことは関係なく楽しめました。参加者は16人で、日本人は、自分達だけでした。
ガイドが、簡単な英語とジェスチャーで説明してくれます。
昼飯では、非常に冷えておいしいサンドイッチをボートの上で食べます。
イルカ、鯨、両方とも行きのボートで見れました。イルカは、ボートのすぐ近くまで来て、鯨は鰭で海を何度もたたいてくれました。
何度も、旋回してくれるのは非常に楽しめます。小さいお子さんもいいですよ~~最後のほうで、少しボートを運転させてくれます。ウィキウィキ~~
次回、ハワイ島に行ったらぜひまた参加したいです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/10 |
Reviewed by: ウクレレじじい
The staff provided a detailed explanation of the history of Hawaii Island in English, which was a great opportunity for my wife, who is currently learning English, to hear native speech. However, I was disappointed that I could hardly understand it. The Hawaiian cocktail "Mai Tai" served on board was fruity and had a pleasant taste.
I was very satisfied to be able to listen to live performances by musicians after purchasing a ukulele, as I had become fascinated with it. The pleasant breeze matched perfectly with the Hawaiian atmosphere.
The dinner included many local Hawaiian dishes and was delicious, but I felt that the variety was limited for the price. As the sun sets, the temperature drops significantly, so I recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt.
スタッフが英語でハワイ島の歴史を詳しく説明してくれ、英語学習中の家内にとっては、ネイティブの英語を聞く良い機会でした。しかし、私はほとんど聞き取れず残念でした。船内で振る舞われるハワイアンカクテル「マイタイ」は、フルーティで口当たりが良かったです。
私は、ウクレレに夢中でハワイのウクレレを購入してからツアーに参加しましたが、ミュージシャンの生の演奏を聴くことができて、とても満足でした。心地よい風にハワイアンがぴったりあっていました。
ディナーの料理はハワイの郷土料理なども多くておいしかったのですが、値段の割には品数が少なかったと感じました。
日が沈む頃になると随分気温が下がります。長袖を持って行かれることをお勧めします。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/09 |
Reviewed by: かおりっつさ
As soon as we boarded the boat, we were able to encounter a pod of dolphins! After that, we saw many more dolphins! There were dolphins surfing on the waves created by the boat, and we were thrilled to see their adorable appearances. The sea was incredibly beautiful, and the snorkeling spot was fantastic! We enjoyed ourselves without getting bored until the very end. This is a tour I would love to join again.
ボートに乗り込んですぐ、イルカの群れに会うことができました!その後もたくさんのイルカに!ボートが作る波でサーフィンをするイルカがいたり、とてもかわいらしい姿を見ることができ、感激でした。海がとてもきれいで、スノーケリングの場所もサイコウ!飽きることなく、最後まで楽しめました。また参加したいツアーです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/08 |
Reviewed by: MAO PAPA
This time, I participated with my daughter. My wife passed this time because she gets seasick. We were handed a video camera and set sail.
As soon as we left the dock, we were welcomed by dolphins. My daughter was completely captivated. I felt the pressure to capture the moment on video, and I struggled greatly.
After a while, there was an announcement in English about spotting a spout (probably). No matter how hard I looked, I couldn't see it. My daughter seemed to find it and was overjoyed. Finally, I spotted it too, but as for the video and camera...
After that, we were able to see several spouts and even some jumps.
Upon returning to the port, I reported to my wife that we saw whales. As for the quality of the video and camera...
今回娘と二人で参加。
妻は、船酔いがするので今回はパス。
ビデオとカメラを渡され出港。
桟橋を外れすぐにいるかのお出迎え。
娘は、首ったけ。
ビデオをとらなくては、プレッシャーに弱いPAPA大苦戦。
しばらくして潮吹を発見したとの英語のアナウンス(多分)。
目を皿にしても見えない。
娘は見つけたようで大喜び。
ようやくPAPAも発見するもビデオ・カメラは、、、。
その後数回にわたり潮吹きそしてジャンプも見られました。
帰港して妻に鯨見れたとの報告。
ビデオ・カメラの出来は、、、。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I boarded the ship on the morning of New Year's Day in 2010. I tried not to get my hopes up too much, knowing that it wasn't guaranteed to see them, so I was really happy when I did. We moved the ship to several spots, turned off the engine, and waited for the whales to appear, and I was able to see them multiple times. The tense, expectant atmosphere while waiting for the whales, the surprise and excitement when they finally appeared—it was thrilling. It seems that this year, the whales showed up earlier than usual, so I was very lucky.
2010年の元日の午前中に乗船しました。必ず見ることができるわけではない、と期待しすぎないようにしていたので、見ることができてすごくうれしかったです。何箇所か船を移動してはエンジンを切ってクジラが現れるのを待ち、何度も見ることができました。クジラを待つ間のしんとした期待のこもった空気、現れたときの驚き、感激。興奮しますよ。今年はクジラが現れのが早かったらしく、とてもラッキーだったそうです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My first experience in the night sea was, as everyone has mentioned, mainly concerned with the cold. I prepared a rash guard and entered the water. At first, I only saw manta rays passing by two or three times, but in the end, a manta ray flipped in front of me multiple times, which was very satisfying. However, the cold can be quite challenging, so be prepared!
夜の海は初体験で、皆さんが書き込んでいる通り寒さだけが気がかりでした。ラッシュガードを用意して海に入りました。最初は2~3回マンタが通り過ぎるだけでしたが、最後には目の前をマンタが何回も宙返りをしてとても満足です。ただ、寒さは結構応えますので覚悟の上で!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The boat was going at an incredible speed, and I was desperately hanging on! As expected, I had muscle soreness the next day (laughs). But it was really fun!
I got to see the lava cliffs up close, and the impact was overwhelming! I don't think we could have gotten that close with a larger boat.
The diving spot had calm waves, and I was able to enjoy the corals and cute tropical fish. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I could dive deeper. However, they gave us plenty of time, and I was able to enjoy it to the fullest.
The fruit on the way back was delicious! I was also thrilled to encounter pods of dolphins and whales both going and coming back! It was my first experience seeing the shadow of a dolphin passing under the boat. I had heard about it, but wild dolphins are really friendly. It's an emotion you can't experience with regular sightseeing.
I couldn't understand most of the explanations since I don't speak English, but even with that, it was still fun.
ボートはすごいスピードで、しがみつくのに必死!
案の定、翌日は筋肉痛になってました(笑)
でも本当におもしろかった!
溶岩の断崖絶壁をすぐ近くで見られたので、迫力が半端ない!
大きな船だったら、あんな近くまで行けなかったと思います。
ダイビングスポットは波が静かで、サンゴやかわいい熱帯魚?を楽しむことができました。
深く潜れたらもっと楽しめただろうな、と思います。
でも、時間もたっぷりとってくれて、思う存分楽しめました。
帰りのフルーツもおいしかったー♪
行きも帰りも、イルカやクジラの群れに出会えたのも感激!
ボートの下をイルカの影が通って行くのは初めての経験でした。
話には聞いていましたが、野生のイルカでも本当にひとなつっこいんですね。
普通の観光では味わえない感動です。
英語がわからないので、せっかくの説明がほとんど理解できませんでしたが、それを差し引いてもおもしろかったです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Around 7 AM, I left the Hilton Waikoloa Village and followed the map, arriving almost on time without getting lost.
I was a bit anxious since the instructions were only in English, but I was relieved to receive a Japanese instruction manual as well. Shortly after leaving the harbor, we encountered a pod of dolphins. I was thrilled as it was my first time seeing them. Later, we also encountered a pod of whales, and the sight of a whale spouting water is so vivid in my memory that it remains etched in my mind even after returning home.
While heading to the diving spot, we encountered pods multiple times while viewing the lava cliffs. There were few opportunities for photos, but I managed to capture some great shots of the whales and dolphins. The timing for diving was appropriate. The fish weren't as colorful as I expected, but I enjoyed it enough. The boat ride was thrilling; it was tiring for someone in their 60s like me, but it was fun. Additionally, the lava cliffs that can't be seen from land were impressive.
When boarding the boat, I didn't wear a life jacket, so I think it's safer to always wear one while on board.
朝7時ごろ、ワイコロアのヒルトン・キングスランドを出て、案内図通りに向かうとほぼ迷わずに時間通り到着した。
英語のみの説明だったので若干不安だったが、日本語の説明書もいただいたのでよかった。
港を出て間もなくイルカの群れに遭遇した。
初めて見たので感激した。
その後クジラの群れにも遭遇し、クジラが潮を吹くさまが帰国後の脳裏に焼き付いているくらい印象的だった。
溶岩の岸壁を見ながらダイビングスポットまで進む途中、何度も群れに遭遇。
シャッターチャンスは少なかったが、いいクジラやイルカの写真が撮れた。
ダイビングの時間の取り方も適切であった。
魚は思ったほどカラフルではなかったが、十分楽しめた。
ボートはスリル満点で、60代の自分にとっては疲れたが楽しかった。
また、陸からは見られない溶岩の絶壁は迫力があった。
ボートに乗るときは救命道具をつけなかったので、救命道具は乗船中は常に身に着けていたほうが安心だと思う。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The guide and the boat driver were both native speakers and could not speak any Japanese. There were no Japanese participants, but if you have a basic level of English for simple everyday conversations, you can enjoy the experience without any issues.
However, I feel a bit disappointed that if the guide could speak a little more Japanese, we could have enjoyed it even more.
ガイドもボートのドライバもネイティブの方で日本語は全くできません。参加者にも日本人はいませんでしたが、簡単な日常会話が可能な程度の英語レベルであれば無理なく楽しめます。
ただ、ガイドさんがもう少し日本語が出来れば、私たちももう少し楽しめたかな、と残念に思います。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was honestly worried about whether I would be able to see them in the wild, but I was able to see them up close, even more than I imagined, and it was incredibly moving.
I don't think I could ever see wild whales that close in my everyday life.
It was a very precious experience.
Although we were supposed to see whales, I was lucky to also spot dolphins.
The food on the boat was only mentioned as snacks and drinks in advance, but there were quite stylish light meals and drinks, and I was satisfied with the service.
It might be a good idea to check the meeting point and hotel location in advance. Depending on the situation, a shuttle service might be cheaper. We were far from the hotel and took a taxi, which ended up costing quite a bit...
That's the only regret I have.
However, I think the experience was so amazing that it overshadowed that, so I have no regrets.
I would definitely like to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
野生なので見れるかどうか、正直不安でしたが、想像以上に間近で見ることが出来て、凄く感動しました。
普段、見ることは全くない、野生のクジラをあんな間近で
見ることは出来ないと思います。
非常に貴重な体験でした。
クジラと言いつつ、ちゃっかり、イルカも見れてラッキーでした。
船内の食事も、スナックとドリンクとしか事前に書いて無かったのですが、結構お洒落な感じの軽食とドリンクがあって
サービス面でも満足しました。
集合場所とホテルの場所は事前にチェックしておいた方が良いかもです。場合によっては、送迎ありのほうが安くなる場合もあります。
自分らは、ホテルから遠く、タクシーで行ったのですが、相当な料金が掛かってしまいました。。。
それだけが悔やまれます。
が、そんな事も吹き飛ぶくらいの体験が出来たと思いますので後悔はないです。
また、ハワイに行った時には、ぜひ参加したいですね。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had such a great time seeing lots of whales and learning lots about them too. Great crew, super friendly and very knowledgeable.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Yano Moriyama
I hope that everyone who goes to Hawaii gets a chance to participate in this tour since it was one of the best tours I went to when I was in the Big Island in Hawaii. The captain went on a great route in the water to see many places and we saw whales which was the best part of the day. If you go to Hawaii and the Bid Island, I say you should get to this tour. I want to go again!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: u
The rubber boat was smaller than I expected, but it was surprisingly fast! The seat on the rubber boat was hard (as expected), and I bounced around due to the momentum, desperately clinging to the rope. It was so much fun!! The muscle pain in my arms and shoulders the next day is also a good memory♪
Before we even left the bay, we encountered a pod of dolphins! They came so close, and I could see their shadows passing under the boat!! After that, we met several more pods of dolphins along the way and even saw them jumping*^^* The whales were small enough that I thought they were dolphins, but I was thrilled to see them spouting water and their tails!
At the snorkeling point, the water was incredibly clear, and I saw many fish like the yellow striped ones you see in aquariums, black fish with white spots, and schools of big and small fish. It felt like I was swimming in an aquarium. (In reality, I was just floating!)
The lava cliffs were also breathtaking! It was so much fun!
ゴムボートは思ったより小さくて、思った以上にすごいスピードでした!
座っていたゴムボートが硬かったので(当たり前)、勢いでボンボンはねてしまい、必死でロープにしがみついてました。すごく楽しかった!!
翌日腕と肩が筋肉痛になってたのもいい思い出です♪
湾を出ないうちから、イルカの群れに遭遇!
すごく近くまで来て、ボートの下を通っていく影が!!
その後も、途中で何度もイルカの群れに会い、ジャンプも見れましたよ*^^*
クジラは、イルカ?と思うくらい小さい種類のクジラでしたが、潮吹きや、尾っぽも見る事が出来て感動!
シュノーケリングポイントでは、とても透明な海の中、水族館で見るような黄色に縦じまの魚や、黒に白い点々の魚や、大きい魚、小さい魚の群れなど、沢山の魚がいました。
水族館の中で泳いでいるようで、感激しました。(実際は浮かんでいるだけでしたが)
溶岩の岸壁も迫力満点!
とっても楽しかったです!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/15 |
Reviewed by: K.S
I was worried about getting seasick since I easily get motion sickness, but I took some medication, so I was fine. I think I would have definitely gotten seasick without it, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are concerned.
My family went into the sea at the bay where we did snorkeling, but I waited alone on the boat. However, I was able to enjoy just looking at the beautiful sea and sky, as well as the fish swimming near the boat. I was also able to read the guides written in Japanese at that time, so I somewhat understood the points we visited later on.
But I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I understood English. It was disappointing that I couldn't grasp even 10% of what the guide was saying. It would be very helpful if there were tours designed for Japanese people like me, who can't speak any English, that would allow us to enjoy it 120%.
The small boat goes at an incredible speed, getting very close to the lava cliffs, which is quite thrilling. Along the way, we encountered pods of dolphins and small whales multiple times, which was very moving. To see wild dolphins and whales so close is truly amazing; Hawaii is a wonderful place. I really hope they continue to preserve this nature.
私は酔いやすいのでそれが心配でしたが、酔い止めの薬を飲んだので大丈夫でした。薬を飲んでいないときっと船酔いしたと思うので、ご心配な方は酔い止めを飲むことをおすすめします。
シュノーケリングをする湾で家族は海に入りましたが、私はボートの上でひとりで待っていました。でも、きれいな海と空と、ボート近くを泳いでいる魚を見るだけでも楽しめます。日本語でかかれた案内もこの時に読めたので、後半まわったポイントもなんとなく分かりました。
でも英語がわかったらもっともっと楽しめたと思います。ガイドさんがおっしゃっているお話の、1割も分からなかったのが残念でした。
このようなツアーで、私のような英語が全く出来ない人間でも120%楽しめるような日本人向けのものがあると、とても助かります。
小さいボートで、すごいスピードで溶岩の岸壁のすぐ近くまで行くので、迫力は満点です。
途中で何度も、イルカの群れや、小さいクジラの群れとも出会い、とても感動しました。
あんなに近くに野生のイルカやクジラが見られるなんて、ハワイは本当に素晴らしいところです。
ぜひ、このままこの自然を残してほしいと思いました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/10 |
Reviewed by: emi
I'm glad I participated and can recommend it. It was truly a wonderful experience to see manta rays while snorkeling with such a high probability. The guide mentioned that this is the only place in the world where you can see manta rays while snorkeling. It's a tour I want everyone to join. However, there are some downsides. Communication is only in English. It can be cold. There’s no pickup to the meeting place, and it's a bit nerve-wracking to confirm by phone. If you can't communicate in the language, it might be quite scary. But as long as you have courage, you'll be fine. You can refer to others' experiences for guidance. To deal with the cold, bring warm clothing and put it on right after getting out of the water. Since there’s no pickup to the meeting place, renting a car or staying in the Kona area or at the Sheraton is convenient. The confirmation call is only in English, but it's definitely necessary. My reservation was canceled, and I ended up participating the next day. Many Japanese people don't stay long on the Big Island, so if you miss it, it would be sad, so it's better to have a little extra time.
参加して良かった、お勧めできます。マンタがあのようにシュノーケルで高確率で見れるなんて、本当に素晴らしい体験です。世界でもシュノーケルでマンタが見れるのはここだけとガイドも話していました。皆様に参加して欲しいツアーです。しかし、難点もアリ。英語以外通じない。寒い。集合場所への送迎、再確認のTEL。海、夜、と不安なので語学が通じないと結構恐いかも?しかし、勇気さえあれば大丈夫。皆様の体験談を参考にすれば問題なし。寒さは防寒着を持参し海から上がってすぐ着用。集合場所まで送迎ないから、レンタカーかコナエリア、シャラトンなどに宿泊が便利。再確認のTELは英語のみだけど必ず必要。私は、予約日はキャンセルになり、次の日参加になりました。日本人はハワイ島にそう長く滞在しないパターンが多いので、見れなかったら悲しいので、余裕を少しでも持ったほうがいいです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Sylvia
The tour was excellent and the guide had a lot of passion for what he does, so it was kind of contagious. He told us a lot of interesting stories making the trip very entertain. Dinner was very good and they provide us with coats and globes which we really needed. Then we had a second stop to explain to us about the telescopes and what is being measured. Finally we arrived at the top. I must admit I got very sick, but the guide had warned us that it could happen and recommended to sit on the floor. That is exactly what I did. I didn’t like the feeling at all, but I saw the most beautiful sunset that I have ever seen so it was worth the bad 5 minutes feeling LOL but I wouldn’t recommend it to people with heart problems. After the breath taking view we went down and watch the starts through a telescope. The guide explained a lot of things I didn’t know. I am not very knowledgeable about astronomy but I really learned a lot and enjoy the time. I will definitely recommend it as a must see
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/06 |
Reviewed by: イルカのママ
We participated in the Powerful Mid-Range with three people.
At the meeting point under the green tent at Kailua Pier, there was a suspicious-looking man. When I showed him the reservation ticket, he shook his head and said "No," which made me anxious. However, he took me to the nearby information desk that wasn't open yet, and the staff there called the tour company to let them know there were three Japanese people. This suspicious-looking man turned out to be nice; he asked if we were wearing swimsuits and if we had applied sunscreen, and when the boat arrived, he even guided us. Thank you, kind man.
Like the other participants, we were the only Japanese people there, but the boat operator, Mr. Duel, was a very friendly nice guy (probably the same person as Atsushi from last time?). He mentioned that he went to Tokyo and Kyoto last month and talked about appearing on TV Asahi's "Q-sama," which eased my nerves. Then, the boat sped off towards the sparkling water. First, we met a baby dolphin and enjoyed its impressive jumps. After that, we started slowly, and the dolphins followed us back and forth! They were so cute! The snorkeling point was also amazing. We saw brightly colored fish, corals, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. Although they told us "Don't touch," they brought a sea cucumber for us to touch. On the way back, we raced with the dolphins and talked about volcanic layers and King Kamehameha, but... I probably couldn't laugh along with everyone... I understand some may feel anxious about the English guide, but our English is about middle school level. We managed just fine. We are proof of that (sounds familiar, right?). Captain Zodiac has a Japanese website, and I emailed them with several questions. Initially, the meeting point was at Honokohau Marina, but when they realized our hotel was close to Kailua Pier, they changed it for us. Their responses were very quick.
We didn't see any whales, but we had a great time. Good!
パワフルミドルレディー3人で参加しました。
集合場所のカイルア桟橋の緑のテントの下には怪しげなおじさん一人。予約券を見せるとNoと首を振られ、不安になっているとそばのまだ開いていないインフォメーションに連れていってくれ、そこの人が催行会社に日本人が3人いるよと電話してくれました。この怪しげなおじさんがいい人で、水着はきているか?日焼け止めは塗っているかと心配してくれ、ボートが来たときは誘導までしてくれました。ありがとうおじさん。
他の参加者と同じく日本人は私たちだけでしたが、ボートを操縦するMr.デュエル(~)はとてもフレンドリーなナイスガイ(たぶんあつしさんの時と同じ方では?)で、先月東京と京都に行ったよ。テレビ朝日で「Qさま」に出演したとか話してくれ、緊張がほぐれたところで、一気にボートは光り輝く水面を沖に向けて爆走。まずはイルカのベービーとご対面。上手なジャンプを堪能させていただいた後、今度はゆっくり発進。するとイルカたちが私達の前後をついてくるではありませんか!かわい~~いの連発。シュノーケリングポイントも素晴らしかったですよ。原色のお魚たちに珊瑚、うに、なまこなど、私達には“Don't touch”といっておきながらなまこをとってきて触らせてくれました。帰りはまたイルカと競争したり、火山の地層の話とかカメハメハ王の話をしてくれていたようですが、・・・・たぶん・・・??みんなと一緒に笑うことはできませんでした・・・。英語ガイドで不安もな方もあるかと思いますが、私達は中3程度の英語です。なんとかなりましたよ。私達が証明です(どこかできいたような台詞)。キャプテンゾディアックには日本語のホームページもあり、そこにメールで何点か質問しました。最初集合場所が、ホノコハウマリーナでしたが、ホテルがカイルア桟橋に近いとわかると変更してくれました。回答もとても早いです。
鯨には会えなかったけど十分楽しめました。good!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: あつし
The staff on the boat I rode had been to Japan for sightseeing, and they friendly chatted with us.
We sped through the highly transparent sea on a powerboat, where I could see a coin sinking, while snorkeling among the coral and colorful fish. We enjoyed watching dolphins at a distance where we could almost touch them! It was a tour packed with fun activities!
Along the way, we had some time to chat while snacking on light refreshments (snacks and fruits). There were about ten people on the boat, and only two of us were Japanese. Although I only understood English at a middle school level, I didn’t feel out of place and had a great time.
I participated after reading the reviews here, so I brought a change of clothes for after snorkeling and a hat for sun protection (a hat clip would be handy to prevent it from blowing away in the wind♪), which made it comfortable!
私が乗ったボートのスタッフが日本に観光に行ったことがあるとのことで、フレンドリーに話しかけてくれました。
コインを落としたら、沈んでいくのがずっと見えるほど透明度の高い海を、パワーボートでガンガン進み、珊瑚やカラーフィッシュを見ながらシュノ-ケリング。
海から観光しイルカに触れることができそうなほどの距離でウォッチングを楽しめる!1つのツアーで楽しみが盛りだくさんのアクティビティーでした!
途中、軽食(スナックやフルーツ)をつまみながら雑談する時間がありましたが10人程度のボートに日本人は私達2人だけで、英語も中学で習った程度しかわかりませんが、特に疎外感もなくたのしめました。
ここのクチコミを読んでから参加したので、シュノーケリングのあとの着替えや、日焼け対策に帽子(風で飛ばされないように帽子クリップがあると便利♪)なども持っていったので快適でした!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/21 |
Reviewed by: min
We participated as a young couple. We departed from Kailua-Kona, and since we arrived early in the morning, we were able to use a free parking lot about a three-minute walk away instead of the paid parking at a hotel near the port.
There were many Americans at the meeting place, and we first received a colored card in exchange for our voucher. We were grouped by color and boarded the boat with others who had the same colored card.
I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medication, but I hardly felt nauseous at all. We were the only Japanese on the boat, and most of the others were retired American couples.
It was an activity that was enjoyable even without speaking English! (Of course, I think it would be even more fun if you could speak☆)
The staff were considerate and communicated with easy-to-understand words and gestures♪
Of course, snorkeling was amazing! It was my first time snorkeling, and even though I can't swim, they provided a boogie board, so I was able to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery while holding onto it☆
I brought a disposable camera that could be used underwater, but I ended up taking so many photos that I ran out of film. So, when we were sightseeing around the Big Island from above the water, even though dolphins were jumping right in front of us and we were in front of a magnificent lava cave, I couldn't capture those moments because I had exceeded the number of shots...
It was a really fun tour♪
若い夫婦2人での参加をしました。
カイルアコナからの出港でしたが、朝、早くに到着したので、レンタカーを港近くのホテルの有料駐車場ではなく、歩いて3分程度の無料駐車場を利用することができました。
集合場所にはたくさんのアメリカ人がいて、まずバウチャーと引き換えに色のついたカードを渡されます。
色分けされて、同じ色のカードを持った人達と一緒にボートに乗り込みます。
私はブランコでも酔う体質なので酔い止めを服用しましたが、ほとんど酔いはありませんでした。
同じボートには日本人は私たちだけで、あとは定年退職したアメリカの老夫婦がほとんどでした。
英語ができなくても充分に楽しめるアクティビティでした!
(もちろん、話せるともっと楽しいとは思いますが☆)
スタッフも気を遣ってくれて、わかりやすい単語やジェスチャーでコミュニケーションをとってくれます♪
もちろんシュノーケルは最高!初めてのシュノ-ケリングで、しかも泳げない私ですが、ビート版も貸してくれるのでそれにつかまりながらきれいな海中を堪能しました☆
水中で撮れる使い捨てカメラを1つ持って行きましたが枚数が足りないほど海中をパシャパシャ撮りまくってしまったので、シュノーケルの後に、海の上からハワイ島観光をしてくれた時にはせっかく目の前でイルカがクルクルジャンプしても、すばらしい溶岩洞窟を目の前にしても枚数オーバーで写真に収めることはできませんでした…
とっても楽しいツアーでした♪
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/21 |
Reviewed by: ohana
I participated on November 10th. The dolphins in Hawaii are really friendly; they were playing at the exit of the arena, in front of the Captain Cook landing monument. There were also whales. Both the staff and guests were very friendly, but they spoke American English so quickly that it was hard to understand everything. The wind was quite strong, so be careful not to let your hat fly away. The sea was calm. Actually, about 15 years ago, I had my first experience with a "Zodiac" on Kauai, but at that time, the sea was a bit rough, and I was amazed by the boat handling techniques in the swells. This time was much easier, wasn't it?
11月10日参加しました。
ハワイのイルカはほんとうになつっこい、アリーナの出口で、キャプテンクック上陸碑の前で、遊んでいました。
鯨も居ましたよ。
スタッフもゲストも皆フレンドリー、ただし早口アメリカンなので理解しきるのは無理でした。
風をまともの受けます、帽子など飛ばされないように、
海はベタナギでした。
実は15年ほど前にカウアイ島で「ゾデアック」初体験だったのですが、この時はやや時化、うねりの中のボート操縦テクニックのものすごさに驚嘆したものでしたが。
今回は楽々過ぎました?
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I reconfirmed just to be sure, and I was told that the boat is broken, so the event has been canceled... Moreover, the next available slot is four days later, so I couldn't participate.
It feels like the service isn't as attentive as that of Japanese tour companies, so for those who will be participating in the future, it might be a good idea to contact them once you arrive, maybe the day before.
Reconfirmを念のためしたところ、ボートが壊れているから中止とのこと・・・。
しかも次に空いているところは4日後だったので、参加することが出来ませんでした。
日本のツアー会社のように手厚いサービスがないように感じるので、これから参加される方は、着いたら前日とかに一度連絡を入れてみたほうが良いかもしれません。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Sharon Hallam
My husband and I had a wonderful time. The staff and crew were great, and the food was very good. Had a wonderful time! would do it again!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/16 |
Reviewed by: のり
I participated with a friend on November 4, 2009. I had watched some videos to get a feel for it, but experiencing it in person was surprising!! They come really close to you! There were only two on that day, but if there had been more, it might have been a bit scary. They swim towards the light, so if you want to see the manta rays up close, it's a good idea to position yourself near the light of the grab bar. Also, since it was nighttime due to the season, it was cold and the boat was rocking, which made me feel a bit groggy. If you're prone to seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must.
2009/11/4に友人と参加しました。動画とかでちょっとは雰囲気を予習していたんですが、実際体験してみてビックリ!!めちゃめちゃ近くまで浮遊してくるんですよ!この日は2匹だけでしたが、もっといたら怖いくらいだったかも。光に向かってくるので、マンタをより近くで見たい方は、つかまり棒のライトの近くに陣取ると良いです。あと、季節的に夜だったこともあり、寒いわ、船は揺れるわでグロッキーになりました。船に弱い方は酔い止め必須です。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/13 |
Reviewed by: のり
I participated with a friend on November 5, 2009. Due to the season, the weather was cloudy with occasional sunshine, so it wasn't the clear sea as shown on the website. Moreover, it was quite cold! However, the Fair Wind boat was equipped with slides, diving boards, snorkeling gear, and various items, allowing us to enjoy ourselves the whole time! The lunch BBQ was delicious too! It takes about two hours round trip to get to the snorkeling points, but we had about two hours for snorkeling, which was quite satisfying.
2009/11/5に友人と参加しました。季節がら天気は曇り時々晴れだったので、HPにあるようなクリアな海ではありませんでした。しかも、結構寒かった!でもフェアウィンド号は、滑り台や飛び込み台、シュノーケルや様々なアイテムを搭載していて、終始楽しむことができました!ランチBBQも美味しかったですよ!ポイントへの移動に往復で2時間とられますが、シュノーケル時間は約2時間とれて、十分満足できました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with two friends.
It was great to see baby dolphins jumping, and we even spotted a whale (even though it was November 2nd!) and sharks.
The snorkeling experience was in the most beautiful sea and with the most stunning fish I've ever seen in my life.
However, since you'll be exposed to the sun for a long time, I recommend bringing long sleeves (rash guard), a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
The sea was so beautiful that I was able to take a lot of photos with an underwater camera.
I highly recommend it!
友だち同士3人で参加しました。
イルカの赤ちゃんジャンプや、クジラ(11月2日なのに見えました!)、サメに会えて良かったです。
シュノーケルは、今まで生きてきた中で一番キレイな海と魚でした。
ただ、ずっと日に当たるので長袖(ラッシュ)・帽子・サングラス・日焼け止めは持って行った方が良いと思います。
海がキレイなので水中カメラでたくさん写真を撮れてよかったです。
オススメです!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/06 |
Tips and suggestions
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.