Reviewed by: ぺこち
Since there was no shuttle service, we took an Uber to the dock for $20. When we signed up for the trip, it turned out that we were the only ones on the boat. It seems that the other participants, all from English-speaking countries, were on separate boats with their families. After visiting the blowhole, we went snorkeling at Captain Cook's Cove, where we saw a lot of tropical fish. After that, we went looking for dolphins and encountered a large pod of dolphins called Captain Whale, which were about 5 meters long! We observed the dolphins from the boat.
Since we went on a small boat, here are some points to consider:
Pros: The small boat can anchor close to the coral reef, allowing us to get near the fish areas without swimming too much. With fewer people, it feels more private.
Cons: There are only two seats with backrests. The other two seats are like benches on the side, so it feels scary unless you hold onto something to avoid being thrown around. There was only one staff member who acted as both the driver and the guide. The boat goes quite fast, so motion sickness medication is a must.
送迎なしのため、船着き場まではuberで$20で行きました。4人で申し込んだところ、船に乗るのは私達だけでした。他の参加者【全員英語圏】も家族ごとに別の船だったようです。ブロウホールを見学したあと、キャプテンクック岬でシュノーケリングしました。たくさんの熱帯魚が見られます。そのあとイルカを探しに行き、キャプテンホエールという体長5mの大きなイルカの群れに遭遇できました!イルカは船上からの観察です。
小さいボートで行くので以下をご参考に。
メリット:船が小さいので珊瑚礁の近くに停泊できる。したがってあまり泳がなくても魚エリアに近づける。少人数なのでプライベート感がある。
デメリット:背もたれのある座席は2席のみ。あとの2席は側面のベンチのような椅子に座るので、何かにつかまっていないと飛ばされそうで怖い。船のスタッフは運転手兼ガイドの1名のみ。かなりスピードを出すので酔い止めは必須。
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| Packages: | Wi-Fi無料特典付き!8:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Adam
PLEASE READ, IT WILL HELP! Truthfully I was skeptical when the tour started, we were the last boat to the area and the last in the water and you could see everyone getting a little edgy seeing other groups experiencing the odd Manta whilst we were still on deck. The staff kept telling us to relax, it would be great. When we finally got in the water we waited a short while for the first Manta and it is exciting, however we didn’t know what was to come. Their plan worked a treat, the other boats all started to leave as they are
On strict timeframes (although we didn’t realise this with our heads down) and we were swarmed by Mantas. The crew counted 7, I thought there were more but perhaps that was my excitement. These giants come so close you can’t believe they don’t touch you belly to belly as they barrel roll. THIS IS AN UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE. The crew are very careful not to damage the environment with their anchor placement and so respectful of the Mantas. I cannot recommend this experience or this operator enough.
STILL SMILING
Thanks for coming out with us Adam and for taking the time to write this great review! Sounds like you had a fantastic manta showing, we're happy to hear it. We appreciate you noticing all we do to provide this experience to the public as safely and respectfully as possible. We hope to get the opportunity to have you out with us again sometime soon.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Mbowma
Wonderful time. Had Kevin and Andre as our guides. They were wonderful and knowledgeable about the area. We were in very good hands. I didn’t listen and left my Apple Watch on when cliff jumping and sure enough it came off. I was sad but it was really my own fault. Kevin took pity on me and was able to find it!! Absolutely above and beyond what I would have expected. Great excursion, lots of fish, fun facts. We felt safe and well looked after the whole time. 10/10 would recommend.
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| Packages: | Dolphin Watch Kayak & Snorkel Sea Cave Tour [4 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Mbowma
Great experience knowledgeable guides. Whole operation runs smooth. Definitely touristy but there is a reason it’s so popular! Book it! 10/10 would recommend. Beautiful experience. Such great animals.
Thankyou for the kind review and getting to experience this with us, we hope you can join us on your next visit. Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/17 |
Reviewed by: なつみ
In the summer sea, you can enjoy the sunset and stay in the water for 45 minutes without it being too cold. They keep the lights on in the water, so many manta rays swim close by. They spin around right in front of you, showing off their playful spirit. On the boat, there are light snacks available, such as drinks, fruits, and chips. It's all in English, but it's easy to understand and fun. If you're prone to seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must. Keauhou Bay is quite far, so it's fine for those staying at the Sheraton, but others will need to rent a car.
夏の海、サンセットもみれて、そんなに冷たくない海で45分つかります。
海ではずっとライトをつけてくれるのでたくさんのマンタが近くを通ってくれます。
目の前でくるくる回ってくれたりサービス精神旺盛でした。
船では飲み物やフルーツ、チップスなどの軽食サービスもあります。
英語オンリーですが、わかりやすいし楽しいです。
船酔いしやすい人は酔い止め必須です。
ケアウホウベイはかなり遠いので、シェラトンの人は隣でいいけどそれ以外の宿泊の人はレンタカーが必要ですね。
私たちに参加していただき、マンタツアーのレビューをしていただきありがとうございます。マハロ。
Thank you for joining us and taking the time to review your manta tour. Mahalo
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/17 |
Reviewed by: かじかじ
This was my second time participating. Although only English is spoken, they responded politely even with my broken language, which made me feel at ease. My 6-year-old and 8-year-old had a blast sliding down the slide on the boat and jumping off the diving board. The hamburger lunch, with burgers grilled on the boat, was also fantastic. I will definitely participate again when I go to Hawaii Island.
今回は2回目の参加でした。英語しか通じないですが、片言でも丁寧に対応してくれて、安心して参加できます。6歳と8歳の子どもも船の滑り台から滑ったり、飛び込み台からジャンプしたりと大はしゃぎでした。船上で焼いてくれるハンバーガーをはさんでのハンバーガーの昼食も最高です。またハワイ島に行く時は参加します。
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!8:30出港<シュノーケル2.5時間> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Steve S.
One of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island was jumping in the water after dark and watching these enormous, graceful creatures emerge from the blackness, do a few plankton-catching loops and then disappear back into the darkness. Can't recommend it enough!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/10 |
Reviewed by: アッシー
It was a more authentic sea kayaking experience than I imagined, and the waves were quite large that day, making it a bit tough for my wife and our middle school son. However, personally, I enjoyed the tour as I was able to fully appreciate the nature of Hawaii Island. Also, be careful of getting sunburned.
想像以上に本格的なシーカヤックで当日は波も大きく、家内や中学生男子には少し辛い体験でしたが、個人的にはハワイ島の自然を漫喫出来て楽しいツアーでした。あと、全身日焼け注意。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/09 |
Reviewed by: stm
You're just floating with a snorkel and holding onto a float for 45 minutes. It gets really cold, so it might be tough for those who aren't very fit or for small children. We did get to see manta rays, which was impressive, but we only saw about six in 45 minutes, and the water wasn't very clear either. Since we did see the manta rays, I'll give it three stars.
By the way, the "noodle" refers to the stick-shaped float that is given before entering the water. Haha!
45分シュノーケルを付けて浮き輪につかまって浮いているだけです
すごく冷えるので、体力が無い方や小さい子にはキツイかもしれません
マンタは観れて大迫力でしたが、45分で6匹くらい、、、海もあまり綺麗じゃありませんでした
一応マンタ観れたので、星3です
因みに、ヌードルは海に入る前に渡される棒状の浮き輪の事です笑
レビューを書いていただきありがとうございます。エイを見ることができて嬉しいです。少し肌寒くなることがあるので、ショートウェットスーツを用意しています。海の状況は常に変化するため、ツアーの前に予報について相談したい場合は、いつでもオフィスに電話やメールでお問い合わせください。アロハ!
We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We're glad you got to see the rays. It can get a little chilly, which is why we supply shortie wetsuits. Ocean conditions change constantly when booking you can always call or email into the office to discuss forecast prior to your tour. Aloha!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/09 |
Reviewed by: ヒロ。
The wave conditions were checked in advance, and the time was changed to an earlier slot, but the waves were calm and it was fantastic. It was my first time kayaking in the ocean, so my body was sore afterward, but snorkeling in the sea was amazing. Sunscreen is absolutely necessary. Even with it on, I got quite sunburned.
事前に波の状態をみて早めの時間変更となったが波も穏やかで最高でした。海でのカヤックは初めてだったので後日体が痛くなりましたが、シュノーケルでの海は最高でした。日焼け止めは絶対に必要です。塗ってもかなり焼けました。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Becky
My husband and I and our two kids did the kayak tour and it was a lot of fun. It was a workout but the tour guides were very helpful and friendly. My kids are 15 and 9 and they both handled it well. We would recommend and probably do it again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/23 |
Reviewed by: m&G
It was my son's and my first kayaking experience together. The instruction was thorough, and we had a lot of fun. It required more physical strength than I expected, and I gradually fell behind on the way back, but the sense of achievement when we reached the shore was wonderful. It became a great memory. Thank you very much!☆
息子と2人で初めてのカヤック体験でした。
丁寧に教えて頂き、楽しかったです。
思ったより体力必須で、帰りはだんだん追いつけなくなりましたが、岸に着いたときの達成感がまた良かったです。良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうこざいました☆
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Ernie
Our party of 7 had an absolutely fantastic adventure on our sea cave kayak and snorkeling trip. Devon, our guide, was really knowledgeable and very fun to be with. He was very helpful and made everyone feel very comfortable and at ease.
We had a great time kayaking (about 30 minutes out and 30 minutes back), swimming, snorkeling, and even jumping off of a cliff. The visit to the sea cave was also very neat.
We feel like we had 4 different excursions between the kayaking, cliff jumping, snorkeling and swimming, and the sea cave.
We would highly recommend this trip. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our 10 days in Kona.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Kaschuess
The staff was great and made sure everyone had a great experience
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/17 |
Reviewed by: The Fesagaiga’s
That was such an amazing trip! Devon was awesome! We got to jump off a cliff, try a fresh Opihi, get some information about the island! Snorkel, and bond with our family. It really is beautiful and an amazing time. You get to see so much history of the island and it’s amazing! Our family highly recommends this!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/15 |
Reviewed by: chama
It was my first time doing sea kayaking and snorkeling, but it was fun. The ocean was very beautiful! Since we met at the location, if you're going by rental car, you need to secure a parking spot, but street parking was also possible.
シーカヤックもシュノーケリングも初めてでしたが、楽しかったです。海がとてもキレイでした!現地集合なので、レンタカーで行く場合は駐車場所を確保する必要がありますが路駐も可能でした。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/07 |
Reviewed by: chama
The guide was a foreigner and very kind, and I was able to understand the explanations in English perfectly. Although the photos were paid, they took many for us.
There were 9 zip lines, and I really enjoyed it! I think it would have been even better if there were some longer ones.
The day we experienced it, the weather was nice, making for a pleasant tour.
外国人のガイドさんでしたがとても親切で、英語の説明でもちゃんと理解できました。写真も有料でしたが沢山撮影してくれました。
ジップラインは9本あり、満喫できました!長い距離のものもあると更に良かったなと思います。
体験した日は、天気が良く気持ちの良いツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/06 |
Reviewed by: よっしー
I had a lot of fun, but even though I arrived early at the meeting place, it seems there was an explanation in English, which I struggle with. As a result, I ended up boarding the boat late, and the only seats available were on the sunny second floor, but I managed to find a spot that was somewhat shaded from the sun.
I felt a sense of alienation, realizing what it's like when you can't communicate. I had to observe the people around me while eating... For those who are not good at English at all, please pay attention to the people around you.
The sea is beautiful, and the staff are kind, but I was a bit disappointed.
とても楽しかったんですが、集合場所に早くに集まったのに、英語での説明はあったらしいが、英語が苦手。その為船に乗るのが遅くなり、二階の日の当たる席しか空いてなく、どうにか日差し遮る場所に座れました。
言葉が通じないってこんな感じなんだなって疎外感
周りの人の様子見ながら食事したり…
英語が全く苦手の人は周りの人の様子観察してください。
海は綺麗だしスタッフも優しいのですが、ちょっとガッカリでした。
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!8:30出港<シュノーケル2.5時間> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/21 |
Reviewed by: アラモはなこ
The guide was kind and a great speaker. I had a lot of fun. I didn't encounter any dolphins, but I did come across a large manta ray.
ガイドが親切で話しも上手。すごく楽しめました。イルカには出会えなかったけど、大きなマンタに遭遇しました。
マハロ(ありがとう)レビューをいただきありがとうございます!ビッグアイランドでの滞在が残りも楽しめたことを願っています。またお会いできることを楽しみにしています!!
Mahalo for your review! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay here on the Big Island and hope to see you again!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Adventuress
My boys enjoyed the snorkeling, cliff diving, and the caves.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Fiona
It is hard to know which cruise to book--well this is the one I would go with each time! The crew were knowledgable and respectful! As we came into the bay, their were a pod of spinner dolphins; we kept a respectful distance but we all got to take photos. Then when we pulled into anchor and snorkel, they made sure we knew to keep our distance from where the dolphins were swimming, since the dolphins come to the bay to rest it is even more important for people to give them their space--so impressed with the crew.
The snorkeling was beautiful. The coral was amazing and at many different levels with sooo many different species of fish!! Fabulous!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/17 |
Reviewed by: eco
We were the only Japanese people with an English guide. I communicated to our guide, Emi, in English that I didn't understand the language and needed support before boarding. Throughout the trip, she frequently checked in on our health and meal preferences, which made us feel at ease. It was unfortunate that there were guides in the Captain Cook area that I couldn't understand due to the language barrier. However, I was able to enjoy snorkeling at my own pace and had a meaningful experience seeing various fish and corals in two different locations. The meals were served buffet-style, and the hamburger patties were grilled live! The location and delicious aroma were fantastic, and the food was very tasty. Breakfast is provided, but since we gathered at 9 AM and arrived at the first point after departure, I felt a bit nauseous from hunger... In fact, one guest had to return to the port and disembark before heading to the second point due to feeling unwell after entering the water. It might be better for participants to have a little something in their stomachs beforehand.
My mother, who is not fond of water, stayed on the boat the whole time, but she seemed captivated and said, "If they lend out floatation devices in places like this, I think I’ll try going into the sea next time." Emi's voice was very pleasant, making the cruise enjoyable. Since we were staying at the Sheraton Kona, it was also great that we could walk to the meeting point.
英語ガイドで日本人は我々だけ。ガイドのエミさんに「英語がわからないのでサポートをお願いします」とだけ英語で伝えて乗船。 全体にこまめに体調や食事の様子を伺いに声かけしてくださるので、安心して参加できました。キャプテンクックエリアのガイドなどがあったようですが、それが言葉の壁により理解できなかったのが残念。でも、シュノーケルも自分のペースで自由に楽しめるし、二箇所でさまざまな魚やサンゴを観ることができて有意義でした。食事はブッフェ形式。ハンバーガー用のハンバーグはライブグリル!ロケーションと美味しい匂いが最高!とても美味しかったです。朝食は出ますが、9時集合、出航後第1ポイントに着いてからなので、空腹で酔いそうに・・・実際、一度海に入り体調を崩して第2ポイントに向かう前に帰港し下船されたゲストが1名おられました。少しお腹に詰めてから参加される方が良いかもしれまん。
水が苦手な母はずっと船上でしたが、「こういう所で浮き具も貸してもらえるなら次は海に入ってみようと思う。」と海中を実際に見てみたいと魅了されたようです。ガイドのエミさんの声も大変耳心地よく気持ちよくクルーズできました。
シェラトンコナに宿泊していたので、徒歩で集合場所まで行けたのも良かったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Alex
My family and I greatly enjoyed this experience! Even my in laws who just stayed on the boat and watched from above enjoyed the view. These creatures are majestic and beautiful! We saw 8 rays and almost all of them got within a foot of me! I would recommend doing this activity for anyone just remember to take motion sickness meds as sometimes the water is choppy....
Thank you for joining us and taking the time to review your manta tour. We're glad the family both on board and in the water got the chance to experience the rays.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Sentai
The manta rays really swirl right in front of you. You can almost touch them if you reach out, and they even bump into your underwater goggles or the camera you’re holding. It was an incredibly thrilling tour. The downside was the language barrier. My husband and I were the only Japanese people there, so we didn’t understand most of the explanations, but it was still manageable. Also, it was quite cold. The ocean at night gets chilly. The people around us didn’t seem to mind as much, so if you’re not sensitive to the cold, you should be fine.
While looking at the voucher at the hotel, I realized I had overlooked the part about confirming by phone at 4 PM. We were supposed to check in at a store in the shopping center at 6 PM and gather at the local port at 6:30 PM. We originally planned to have an early dinner near the shopping center, and since I wasn’t confident in my English skills, I went directly to the store before 4 PM, and they helped me with the check-in process then. For those staying at the Sheraton, you can depart from the port, which is just a short walk from the hotel, so you don’t need a car.
本当にマンタが目の前でぐるぐる回ります。手を伸ばせば触れるくらい、というか、水中メガネや手に持っていたカメラに、マンタからぶつかってくるくらいです。大迫力のツアーでした。難点は英語。日本人は私たち夫婦のみで、説明はほぼ分かりませんでしたが、それでも大丈夫、何とかなります。それと、結構寒いです。夜の海は冷えます。周りの人たちはそうでもなかったので、寒がりじゃなければ大丈夫でしょうか。ホテルでバウチャーを見ていると、16時に電話で確認というのを見落としていましたのに気付きました。18時にショッピングセンターにある店にチェックイン、18時半に現地の港に各自集合となっていましたが、元々ショッピングセンター近くで早めの夕食をとる予定で、電話は英語力に自信がなかったため、直接16時前に店に行き、その時にチェックイン手続きもしてくれました。シェラトンに宿泊している人は、ホテルから歩いてすぐの港から出発しますので車がなくても大丈夫です。
ご参加いただきありがとうございます。マンタツアーを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います。
マハロ・ヌイ・ローア!
Thank you for joining us. We're happy to know you enjoyed the manta tour.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/01 |
Reviewed by: CHARKO
The entire tour was in English, but I managed to get by by observing the people around me. I was a bit nervous because it was more expensive than I had imagined, but once it started, it was so much fun!
Regarding the itinerary, we started with the zip line. Since there wasn't much time to change, it's best to participate in swimwear or clothes that can get wet. We moved on to lunch without a break. Then we went trekking and cave exploring. We ended up waist-deep in water, but this wasn't mentioned by Veltra, so we couldn't go further and had to give up. After that, we headed to the waterfall. The water was cold, but the foreigners were swimming vigorously.
There are no places or time to change during this itinerary, so if you want to participate, I think it's best to prepare accordingly from your hotel.
全て英語でのツアーですが、周りの人たちを見ながらやればどうにかなりました。
想像していたよりも高くてビビりぎみでしたが始まってしまえば楽しくて楽しくて!
行程とは違う点
最初にジップラインでした。着替えるところ・時間がないので水着や濡れても良い格好で参加すると良いです。
休む間も無く移動してランチ。
トレッキング&洞窟探検。腰まで水に浸かってしまう、その案内がベルトラさんに記載がなかったので、奥まで行けず断念。
そのまま滝つぼに向かいます。
水は冷たくて、でも、外国のかたはガンガン泳いでました。
この行程ではどこにも着替えの場所や時間がないので、行きたい方はホテルからそれなりの
準備をして行った方がいいと思いますよ。
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| Packages: | ジップライン+滝つぼ遊び <昼食+ホテル送迎付>【~2020年11月17日】 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Kushal
Its a great experience to go out in the Pacific. We were on a 2 people Kayak and made our way through the ocean while checking out Lava Tube caves, snorkeling and cliff jumping (30 ft).
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
We did not have the best experience, but I think it's based more on our skill level than the tour itself. If you're not in good shape (physically fit) it can be difficult. Make sure you use sunscreen ahead of time. The instructions when we signed up said that you would be provided reef safe sunscreen, however, that was not offered. The rocks are difficult to climb up on and if you don't have proper foot wear you can be easily injured. I think the tour is probably great for more "fit" people... We don't know because we left halfway through. I would stress that there is risk involved in this activity and life jackets are provided but not mandatory (in my opinion should be mandatory).
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/22 |
Reviewed by: AKG
The marine activity introduced in the program "Ariyoshi's Summer Vacation" was truly enjoyable. The handsome guide who appeared on the show supported us during the experience.
On the day I participated, there were two groups, making a total of five people: a nice guy as the guide, two Japanese men, and two foreign women. We gathered at the meeting point at 9 AM. The office isn't located on the beach at Keauhou Bay; instead, they transport the kayaks using a pickup truck and trailer. We headed towards a general location, and if we were unsure, there were offices of other activity tour companies nearby where we could show our voucher and kindly ask for directions.
In the program, it seemed that the waves were too high to enter the caves, but on the day I participated, we were able to experience everything without any issues. We even got to dive from a considerable height of cliffs, which made the activity feel incredibly fulfilling.
After the tour, I was invited to lunch, but I had other plans for the afternoon, so I declined. However, I think I would have enjoyed it if I had gone.
When getting out of the water during snorkeling, there were times when the waves pulled us back, causing some scrapes and cuts on the lava rocks. One of my companions actually got a small cut on their finger and foot. I recommend bringing not only marine shoes but also marine gloves.
有吉の夏休み、という番組でも紹介されたマリンアクティビティ。まさに、その時番組に出てた男前ガイドさんがサポートしてくれました。
私が参加した日は2組の参加、ナイスガイのガイドさん、日本人男性2名、外国人女性2名の合計5名のツアーでした。
午前9時に現地集合。ケアウホウ湾のビーチにオフィスがあるわけではなく、ピックアップトラックとトレーラーにカヤックを載せて運んでくるスタイル。だいたいの場所を目指して行き、わからなければ他のアクティビティツアー会社の事務所があるので、バウチャーを見せて聞けば親切に案内していただけました。
番組では、波が高く洞窟には入れなかったようですが、私の参加した日は問題なくすべて体験できました。相当な高さのクリフからもダイブすることが出来、アクティビティのやった感は半端ないです。
ツアー終了後にランチに誘われましたが、午後からの予定を別に組んでいたためお断りしましたが、行っても楽しめただろうな~。
シュノーケリングから岩場に上がる際、波の引き戻しで溶岩の岩場で擦り傷切り傷を負うことがあり、実際に同行者が指と足を少しだけ切りました。マリンシューズだけでなくマリングローブの持参がお勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/14 |
Reviewed by: まあちゃん
Thanks to the first day of Golden Week, we were lucky to have the place to ourselves and could paddle at our own pace.
Both of us were complete beginners at kayaking, but we were taught very carefully, and their Japanese was excellent, which made us feel at ease.
We were able to enjoy snorkeling at a leisurely pace without feeling rushed until we were satisfied. They even provided us with food, which attracted a lot of fish.
However, despite the cloudy sky, I ended up getting a good sunburn, so I recommend applying plenty of sunscreen.
My first kayaking experience left my arms tired, but I enjoyed the ocean in Hawaii.
ゴールデンウィークの初日のおかげか、当日は私たち夫婦だけの貸し切りで、自分たちのペースで漕ぐことが出来てラッキーでした。
二人とも全く初めてカヤックを漕いだのですが、とても丁寧に教えていただき、日本語もお上手だったので安心出来ます。
シュノーケルも私たちが納得するまで時間も急かさずゆっくりと楽しめました。えさも与えてくれたのでお魚もたくさん集まってきました。
ただ曇り空にも関わらず、しっかり日焼けをしましたので、日焼け止めはたっぷりと塗った方が良いと思います。
初カヤックは腕が疲れましたが、ハワイの海を楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Laurie
Overall, a beautiful adventure on the ocean. A few comments:
1 - waiting area prior to launching kayaks is full of mosquitoes and my children received many bites
2 - if you are not with a partner and have to go in a single kayak vs. tandem, know this is extra work as simply you don't have 4 arms paddling :-)
3 - the resting spot before heading back to the boat dock requires you to "climb" up a volcanic rock to have your snack/water - make sure you have proper water/outdoor shoes on as you will need that traction to climb up and then walk amongst the rocks; this applies to attire as well as my girls had bikini bottoms on and it was difficult to sit on the rocks with just their bikini bottoms and no towels etc (we did not know we would be stopping at that rock nor climbing up it so hence did not bring anything)
4 - this adventure is going up and back from the boat dock vs. being picked up after a one way paddle
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/22 |
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