Reviewed by: pikoyo
I was thrilled to get up close to the manta rays! It was a lot of fun. I participated in August, and it wasn't cold at all. I highly recommend it.
マンタ大接近で、興奮しました!
楽しかったです。
8月参加でした。全然寒くなかったです。
お勧めします。
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Tak
The sea was wonderfully blue. I was very satisfied to see dolphins.
I was a bit worried about kayaking with my 8-year-old child, but our guide, Noni, was very attentive, so we had no problems. It was a shame that the dolphins swam away during snorkeling, but I was more than satisfied with the many fish and the blue sea.
This was definitely a tour I would like to experience again.
素晴らしく青い海。
イルカにも会えて大満足です。
8歳の子連れでカヤックが少し心配でしたが、ガイドのノニさんが丁寧に対応してくれたため問題なく過ごせました。
スノーケリング時にイルカが離れてしまったのは残念でしたが、多くの魚と青い海で十分に満足できます。
是非、また体験したいツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン (2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Tomomi
Since it was a catamaran, I didn't have to worry about seasickness, and I enjoyed a lot of snorkeling. The food was also delicious. Everything was prepared except for bringing a towel, so it was easy to participate.
双胴船なので船酔いの心配もなく、たくさんシュノーケルを楽しんできました。お食事も美味しかったです。タオルを持参するくらいで他はすべて用意されているので気軽に参加できました。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
Reviewed by: わわわ
I got seasick. The scenery was really beautiful and it was the best. Be careful of sunburn and seasickness. Thank you.
船酔いをした。景色はすごくきれいで、最高でした。日焼けと、船酔いには注意です。ありがとうございます。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: マッキ-
We participated as a family of five. It was everyone's first experience with sea kayaking, but thanks to the excellent guidance from our Japanese-speaking instructor, we all had a great time! For snorkeling, you can choose between the open sea and the bay, but I recommend the bay for those who aren't confident in their stamina. My youngest and I were in the sea kayak together, and before we went into the water, while we were securing the paddles to the kayak, we "magnificently capsized!" I guess it was nice to experience capsizing too? I think it's a high-value activity!
家族5人で参加しました。
全員初体験のシ-カヤックでしたが、日本語ガイドの方の適格な指導により全員で楽しめました!
シュノ-ケリングは、沖と湾内を選択させてくださいますが体力に自信がない方は湾内をお薦め致します。
シ-カヤックには、私と末っ子で乗っていたのですが、海に下りる前にパドルを船体に固定する作業中「見事転覆!」転覆も体験出来てよかったかな?
コスパ高いアクティビティだと思います!!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン (2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Ricardo L
It is a must! It is worth! I would do it again. At the beginning, I did not know what to expect, it was a friend recommendation and I thought it would be similar to swim with dolphins actitiviy I did before, but no, it is 10 times better! Getting into the water at night and be so close to these gentle giants was an experience that I will never forget. In less than 10 minutes in the water, we had mantas approaching us. They get very close to you thanks to the powerful lights attracting plâncton. I recommend you take your cell phone in a waterproof case and film. Just keep filming uninterruptly because you don’t know when the mantas will show up. Great experience!
Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/30 |
Reviewed by: M Pinto
The night was perfect. We saw 6-7 mantas ! The captain (Tony) and the crew (I don't remember everyone's name :() were great as well giving clear instructions and making sure everyone made the most out of te experience. Prescription snorkling equipment was available which was even better.
Thank you for taking your time to write a review. We are so happy you had a good time on the Manta Tour! We hope to be able to serve you again soon.
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
Reviewed by: KL from NJ
We were lucky as the weather was cool and cloudy, but did not rain. Our guides were terrific. We had our "safety" talks and felt very comfortable with the safety harness and double clips used. Our party had ziplined before in Colorado and Costa Rica, so we had comparisons. Our guides were entertaining, knowledgeable and very patient. We did see wildlife - a hawk and of course, the mongoose. We did not want it to end.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Treetop Canopy Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/24 |
Reviewed by: KL from NJ
The crew were terrific. We had a long lengthy talk about "safety" and what to do and what not to do to keep us and the manta rays safe. Initially, the area looked crowded as there were a handful of boats out in the same area. We booked this excursion early on in our stay as Sea Paradise offers 100% guarantee that we will see manta rays. If we don't, we can come back for free. As we started, the manta rays were swimming underneath us immediately. We had an unusually fantastic night as we were told that normal nights, there were 4 manta rays. Our night, we had 6-8, I loose track. They were so close to us, tumbling and doing their ballets. We had at least 30 minutes of their bellies being 2 inches away from our faces. What an unforgettable night! Hot chocolate as we came out of the water to keep us warm. Lots of snacks on board.
Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour with us we are so happy you enjoyed it and thank you for joining us!
Aloha!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail & Manta Ray Snorkel - Special Group Rate for 6+ Passengers |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
Reviewed by: わかそう
I was able to see many beautiful fish! As a bonus, about ten dolphins came by, and we snorkeled together!! The staff were kind, and I had a great time! There were no other Japanese people besides us, but we enjoyed it enough!!
綺麗なおサカナがたくさん見れましたー
オマケに、イルカか10頭くらいやって来て、一緒にシュノーケリングしました!! w
スタッフの方達も親切で楽しく過ごせました!
日本人は、うちの他にはいませんでしたが…十分楽しめました!!
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
Reviewed by: angye
This adventure was awesome! Lots of fish at both areas but especially the second area. We were the only boat at the second place we went to and there were tons of fish! I wish I would've taken my own snorkel gear but I'll make sure I do next time. Their gear was ok though.
5 hours was a good amount of time and we didn't feel rushed at either stopping area.
The breakfast was good.
I don't eat meat and the veggie burger that they made was pretty bad. I have never had a veggie burger that I liked. I love having everything on a bun with cheese though and that was great.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Sun burn
We paddled for about an hour in a kayak. It felt great and was a lot of fun. A few points to note:
- I went out without applying sunscreen, and my legs ended up getting badly sunburned. Be careful as you expose your legs to the sun while kayaking.
カヤックで1時間くらい漕ぎます。気持ち良かったし楽しかったです。いくつか注意点が
・日焼けどめ塗らずに出て、足が日焼けで酷い目に遭いました。脚を日に晒してカヤックを漕ぐので御注意を。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The Manta experiences one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my life you need to recommend this all of your friends. The crew was the greatest they were attentive of all your needs. They did everything that they could do to put you in full view of the mantas and they were truly wonderful . I hope that I will be able to return To Kona someday and do this again with the same crew.
Bill
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| Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The crew was great an experience of a life time must do don’t forget a go pro
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| Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: ももこ
At first, I was a little scared, but it was a lot of fun. I have a fear of heights, but I was okay. It was a bit chilly in the mountains, so I regretted going in light clothing.
はじめは少し怖かったですがとても楽しかったです。
高所恐怖症ですが大丈夫でした。
山の中はちょっと肌寒かったので薄着で行ってしまったことを後悔しました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Diana T
We thoroughly enjoyed the Manta Ray excursion. The tour guide was great with telling us about the history of this tour and details about the behavior and nature of these Manta Rays. My daughter was most impressed. Although she’s 9yo and a good swimmer, she was still a little nervous about snorkeling at night and meeting these Manta Rays that could come inches to your face. However, the tour guide has made everyone felt safe and she was able to enjoy the magnificence of these gentle sea creatures. Highly recommended
Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the manta excursion. Aloha!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/13 |
Reviewed by: じゅんちゃん
I was a bit anxious about my English, so I requested a consent form in advance, filled it out, and brought it with me. We were the only Japanese participants, and the guide spoke entirely in English, but I understood the instructions, and even those who are not good at English can manage if they enjoy the activities. I also got along well with the other participants. After the tour, there was a photo sale, like at Disneyland attractions, and if there's one thing I regret now, it's not buying those photos.
英語に不安があったので、事前に同意書を送ってもらい、記入して持参しました。日本人は私たちのみ、ガイドもオール英語でしたが、指示はわかりましたし、英語が苦手な方もアクティビティが好きならどうにかなります。一緒に参加した方たちとも仲良くなりましたよ。ツアー終了後はディズニーランドのアトラクションのように写真販売もあって、今、後悔していることがあるとすれば、その写真を買わなかったことです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Robin J
One of the coolest things we’ve done. The Manta rays would get so close and were so graceful and gentle.
The crew, including Capt Mike Morgan, was awesome and ensured we had a fabulous time. I would rate this as a MUST DO on the big island! Experience of a lifetime!
Thank you for reviewing your trip with us. We are happy to know you enjoyed it. A Hui Hou!!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/08 |
Reviewed by: モコちゃん
I was scared because the speed of the boat felt like it was going to fly away! It was more amazing than a banana boat! But even though I couldn't swim, it was good that there was a life jacket.
ボートのスピードに飛んでしまいそうで怖かったです!バナナボートよりすごかった!
でも、およげなくても、ライフジャケットがあるので、よかったです。
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| Packages: | モーニングプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Bella
This Zipline Adventure is fun family activity. It did not fulfill the adrenaline rush I was hoping for, but definitely a good experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Treetop Canopy Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/21 |
Reviewed by: のんのろ
I love the ocean, and I have had experiences swimming with turtles and dolphins while snorkeling in various places. Unfortunately, I can't dive because of my hearing issues. However, manta rays don't usually come close to the surface. I had given up on seeing them up close, but on this tour, they kept coming one after another! ♡
We surrounded the light with our snorkeling gear and observed them. It felt more like the manta rays were coming to eat the plankton gathered around the light rather than swimming alongside us. Still, they came so close that I had to dodge them! I could see right into their bellies.
There were probably 6 to 7 manta rays that kept circling around endlessly. I might have been lucky, but I really enjoyed it! You should definitely bring a GoPro. Also, I wasn't cold at all on the boat. However, since many Japanese people are sensitive to the cold, it might be a good idea to bring a towel or a sweatshirt just in case.
私は海が大好きで、いろいろなところでシュノーケリングをすることで亀やイルカと泳いだ経験はありました。耳が悪いので、ダイビングをすることができません。でも、マンタはなかなか水面までは来てくれません。なので、マンタをまじかで見ることは諦めていましたが、このツアーだと、次から次へと遊びに来てくれます♡
ライトの近くを囲んでシュノーケリルをつけて観察する感じで、一緒に泳ぐというよりは、マンタがライトに集まって来たプランクトンを食べに来てくれるという感じでした。それでも、マンタが自分でぶつかってくるほど近くに来てくれたので、こちらが避けないとならないほどでした。
マンタのお腹の中までよく見えます。
多分6-7枚のマンタがエンドレスで順繰り廻って来てくれる感じでした。運が良かったのかもしれないですが本当に楽しめました!
Go proは絶対持って行くべきです。
あと、船の上では私は全く寒くなかったです。
ただ、日本人は寒がりな人が多いので、タオルを呼びで1枚持って行く、もしくはトレーナーなどを持って行ってもいいのかもしれません。
ご親切なレビューありがとうございます。マンタを見るためのシュノーケリング旅行を楽しんでいただけて嬉しいです。
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy you enjoyed your snorkel trip to see the mantas.
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Ca fun
Very organized and friendly staff. The restroom I used was very clean. The gears were clean. Excellent experience. If I have another chance to come back, I would definitely come back again!
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Mellissa
I was so scared being a non swimmer but I’m so glad I didn’t chicken out and did it!!! What an incredible experience. Professional crew that kept us safe and relaxed the entire time. I would recommend Wahine Charters to anyone and will recommend to all my friends!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Tony
Great day out on the water. A time for the entire family, very friendly crew and the food was great.
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/28 |
Reviewed by: ジュディ
The ocean is incredibly beautiful, and the crew members are truly kind! This is my second time on this tour, and I had the best experience.
海がとにかくキレイで、クルーの皆さんが本当に親切です!こちらのツアーはリピーターですが、最高な経験が出来ました。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Murray
This was an awesome night as a family seeing the manta rays so closely. We really enjoyed it and will always remember it.
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| Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Pinky
I couldn't get through to the reconfirmation phone number, so I searched for the office on Google, but there was no office. A local person informed me that the office was no longer there. I immediately emailed VELTLA, and they took care of it, but the meeting time was also off by 30 minutes on the day of the tour.
However, the tour was absolutely wonderful. I believe kayaking is something you can only experience in Hawaii. I had a very fulfilling time and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the stunning ocean. Thank you very much.
リコンファームの電話がつながらず、オフィスまで行こうをググって探しましたがオフィスは無く、ロコの方にもうそこにあったオフィスは無いですよと教えてもらいました。すぐにVELTLAさんにメールをして対処していただきましたが、当日も待ち合わせ時間が30分違ってました。
しかしながらツアーはとても素晴らしかったです。カヤックを漕ぐなどという事はハワイでしかありえないと思います。とても充実した時間を過ごしました。美しい景色、美しい海を満喫しました。ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/20 |
Reviewed by: gwp1
A lot of kayaking and a little bit of snorkeling. Guide was good but area we snorkeled in was marginal at best.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Brett
This was an unforgettable once-in-a-a-lifetime experience! Definitely recommend swimming with the manta rays. It will be one of the most majestic experiences of wildlife you will ever have. A note we were unaware of: it seems essentially all ventures to swim with the mantas leave from a similar dock area and set anchor at essentially the same spot in the water--which is just a few hundred yards out from the dock.
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| Packages: | Manta Dive (Apr - Sep) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Joel
The highlight of our week on the Big Island. Having a small group meant we had a great chance to see the mantas, as well as a fun dinner and sightseeing along the coast. You won't really understand just how amazing this experience is until you go, so just go.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/11 |
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マントツアーのレビューをありがとうございます。楽しい時間を過ごしていただけたことを嬉しく思います。マハロ・ヌイ・ロア!
Thank you for reviewing your manta tour. We are happy you had a good time. Mahalo Nui Loa!