4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Snorkel tour

Reviewed by: Peter

Nice ship great staff a fun time was had by all .
Very professional crew

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Body glove snorkel tour review

Reviewed by: Heidi

Did not know how much fun this activity would be. First time ever snorkeling and it was a blast and exciting and we saw turtles!!!!! The staff went out of their way to accomidate our needs and were super friendly. The food was great also. Would highly recommend this activity and we would do it again.

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snorkelling

Reviewed by: David Wright

Welcoming, good food and safety aware. i would recommend this to anyone of any age including families with young children. Crews knowledge of the area and the marine life was good.They were helpful and demonstrated awareness of the impact that man can have on such an environment.

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

excellent cruise

Reviewed by: helen

The cruise was excellent. We saw dolphins on the way out and on the way back. When we anchored we had about 2.5 hours to snorkel, jump off the boat and play with the various water equipment. The kids particularly enjoyed using the paddle board. The breakfast and lunch was great and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend this trip.

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

snorkeling & dolphins

Reviewed by: family of four

Great crew, wonderful experience, saw dolphins at a distance

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Captain Cook Express 2.5-Hour Ocean Raft Adventure - Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay

Excellent time!

Reviewed by: ER2014

Great adventure with a well organized, professional, informative crew! Originally booked a different tour for my boyfriend as a birthday present, but Veltra contacted me when that tour wasn't going to run and connected me with this outfit, especially since they were based right outside our hotel. I'm so glad they did! We didn't see dolphins, but had a great time snorkeling and exploring the coast under the guidance of Captains Patrick and Cassie. Great experience all around. Highly recommend!

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Kona 2-Stop Snorkel Tour & Premium Ocean Raft Dolphin Watch Safari with Lunch

Calleja Family-From Fresno, California

Reviewed by: John A. Calleja

CPT Pononui Lealao and his assistant were great and provided us with a great adventure of being able to swim with the dolphins. Awesome adventure.

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

little pricey for 4 hours

Reviewed by: eman hijaz

Very nice crew and boat. Good food and alots of toys .To many rules over all great time ..

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

"I can't believe there are so many wild dolphins!!" 「野生のイルカがあんなに多いとは！！」

Reviewed by: Satoru Minegishi

I participated in this tour. Since it was just us this time, I felt a bit bad, but the guide was very accommodating. The meeting point was very easy to find, and we quickly joined up and boarded the boat. I was a bit surprised to learn that the spot was just off the coast, but once we got there, I saw a small group of dolphins jumping around the boat. There were quite a few of them. We quickly got ready and jumped into the water. Dolphins swam by at an incredible speed! After that, we waited in the water. Following the guide's instructions, we moved a little. I kept my eyes peeled... but the dolphins didn't appear for a while. Reluctantly, we got back on the boat. Then, we saw another large group of dolphins jumping around! After observing them for a bit, we went back into the water. However, even with my eyes straining, I couldn't see any dolphins swimming. While it was easy to see the dolphins from the boat, I realized that swimming with them was quite challenging. But it was fun to have so many dolphins welcoming us. After that, we went snorkeling in the bay right in front of Captain Cook's monument, had a light snack time, and then they took us to the coastal caves, making for a very full experience!

本ツアーに参加しました。今回は我々だけだったので少し悪い気がしましたが、ガイドさんも快く案内して頂きました。待ち合わせ場所は非常に簡単ですぐに合流出来、早速乗船。沖に出てすぐの所がスポットだというので拍子抜けしましたが、見ると船の周りで少し小柄なイルカちゃん達がピョンピョン飛んでます。かなりの大群です。すぐに準備して海の中に飛び込みます。視界を凄い速さでイルカが泳いで行きました！　その後、海の中で待ちます。ガイドさんの指示に従い少し移動します。ずーっと目を凝らします。・・・・なかなかイルカは現れません・・。やむなくまた船に上がります。するとまたイルカの大群がピョンピョン跳ねてます！　少し様子を見てからまた海の中に。しかし、目を凝らしてもイルカは泳いでいません。イルカを船の上から見るのは簡単でも「一緒に泳ぐ」となると、かなり難易度が高い事が良く分かりました。でも沢山のイルカが迎えてくれたみたいで楽しかったです。その後はキャプテンクックの記念碑がある目の前の湾でシュノーケリングをして、軽いおやつタイムもさせてくれて、その後岸壁の洞窟にも連れて行ってくれてかなり盛り沢山でした！

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

There is a sense of security with the large ship. 大型船の安心感があります

Reviewed by: Kazuya

I was looking for a tour to swim with dolphins on the Big Island and narrowed it down to two options: ① a small boat tour with about six people (no restroom, no shower, some snacks provided, possibly swimming close to dolphins) or ② a large boat (with restroom, shower, breakfast and lunch included, able to see dolphins but not swim with them). When I asked my kids, they preferred the large boat with a slide (more interested in that than the dolphins... haha), and considering my wife's health, I thought it would be better to choose the tour with the restroom, so I went with option ②.

In fact, two years ago, when I participated in a tour with Quicksilver in Cairns, Australia, the large boat had a buffet for lunch and was equipped with restrooms and changing rooms, making it very comfortable, so I chose a similar type this time as well. The departure location was a bit far from the office and unclear, but when I first went to the departure point and asked a crew member near the boat, they kindly guided me, allowing me to find the office and park the car successfully.

When I got close to the boat, the check-in was smooth, and we boarded. The boat was not as large as the one from Quicksilver in Australia, with six booth-style seats like those in a family restaurant, and there were bench seats back-to-back in the central area on the second floor, which had a roof, while the outer bench seats were exposed to the sun. By the way, for those prone to seasickness, the first-floor seats are recommended as they experience less rocking.

Since we had an early morning meeting, there was a simple breakfast buffet where we could eat as much as we wanted, including fruit. Also, I had accidentally submerged my waterproof camera the day before, so I rented a digital camera (GoPro) for about $30 with an 8GB SD card and chip. I think it’s much better than the waterproof disposable camera... I tried both, but the photos included here are from the GoPro.

Unlike the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, we didn’t go out far into the ocean but progressed along the coast. Therefore, we were on the boat for about 30 to 40 minutes. When we arrived, the staff distributed snorkeling masks, and the fins were located under the seats on the first floor, so we were told to choose ones that fit our foot size. The water was deep enough for diving, so I borrowed a life jacket (the staff will lend it to you if you ask; you can just gesture to indicate what you need... haha).

When I went to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia around the same time, the seawater was a bit cold, and I borrowed a wetsuit (to prevent jellyfish stings), but this time it wasn’t necessary (there were no jellyfish). The visibility was incredible, and I could see all the way down. It was beautiful.

We swam freely around the boat and slid down the slide from the second floor (the slide ends around the first floor, and you drop into the water from about one floor high). My third-grade son enjoyed it. The adults also had fun. Even without the slide, you could jump in from the second floor where there were no railings.

Around lunchtime, they started a BBQ on the deck, and we had a buffet-style meal centered around hamburgers. During this time, we had free time to eat or play until the departure time.

On the way back, we encountered a pod of dolphins that swam alongside the boat and jumped around. I think we were very fortunate with the weather. I did feel a bit seasick during the trip, but since it was a large boat, I could lie down in my seat the whole time, so I was glad it wasn’t a small boat.

By the way, we were the only Japanese on this tour. Even though we came all the way to Hawaii, it felt a bit lonely to be surrounded by only Japanese people, so I chose this tour, but thanks to that, I was able to make friends with an American who came from Los Angeles.

Since I got seasick this time, I rated it four stars, but the tour itself was great.

ハワイ島でイルカと一緒に泳ぐツアーに参加しようと探していたところ、2つに絞られ、①6名程度の小型ボート（トイレなし、シャワーなし、スナック程度付、イルカの近くで泳げるかも）でのツアーか、②大型船（トイレ、シャワーあり、朝食・昼食付、イルカを見れるけど一緒には泳げない）になりました。
子どもたちに尋ねたところ船にスライダーがついている②大型船を希望し（イルカよりもそっちか…笑）、妻の体調のことも考えるとトイレが完備されているツアーの方がいいかと思い、②を選びました。
実際、2年前にオーストラリアのケアンズでクイックシルバー社のツアーに参加した時、大型船で昼食にビュッフェがあったり、トイレ・更衣室等完備されていたので、大変快適だったので、今回もそのようなタイプを選びました。
出発場所から若干事務所が離れていてよくわからなく、最初に出発場所に行って船の近くにいるクルーに尋ねたら親切に教えてくれたので、事務所を無事に見つけ、車を駐車することができました。
船の近くに行くと受付が行われていて、スムーズに済み、乗船。
オーストラリアのクイックシルバー社の船ほどの大きさはなく、ファミレスのボックスシートのような席が6か所、あとは二階席で中央側にベンチシートが背中合わせであり、そこには屋根があり、外側のベンチシートは日が当たるような状態でした。ちなみに船酔いしやすい人は1階席の方が揺れが少ないのでお勧めです。
朝早くの集合のため、簡単な朝食バイキングがあり、フルーツを含め好きなだけ食べることができました。また前日に防水カメラの内部に浸水させて故障させてしまったので、デジタルカメラ（GoPro）を借りました（8GBのSDカードとチップを入れて30ドル程度だったかな。防水タイプの写るんですよりは全然いいかと思います…両方試してみましたが。今回掲載している写真は、GoProのものです）
オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフとは違い沖に出ず、岸に沿って進んでいきます。そのため30分か40分程度船に乗るくらいです。
到着する頃になると、スタッフがシュノーケルのマスクを配ってくれ、フィンは1階のシート下にあるので、自分の足のサイズに合うものを選んで使ってくれということでした。ダイビングもできるくらいの深さのところなので、ライフジャケットを借り（スタッフに言えば貸してくれます。というか、置いてあるものを手で持って、ジェスチャーで示すだけでもわかってもらえます…笑）
オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフに同じ時期に行った時は、海水がやや冷たく、ウェットスーツを借りましたが（クラゲ防止も含めて）、今回は不要でした（クラゲもおらず）。
透明度がすごくて、思いっきり下まで見えました。綺麗です。
船の周辺を好き勝手に泳いだり、2階からスライダーで滑り下りて（1階くらいでスライダーがなくなり、残り1階分くらいの高さから）、水中に落ちる。小3の息子は楽しんでいました。外国人は大人も楽しんでいました。スライダーでなくても2階の手すりのないところから飛びこむこともできます。
昼食頃になるとデッキでBBQをやり始め、ハンバーガーを中心としたバイキング形式の食事になります。
この辺りは食べようが遊ぼうが出発時間までは自由時間です。
帰り道でイルカの群れに遭遇し、船と並走して、ジャンプしたりしてくれました。
天気にも恵まれて大変よかったと思います。
途中船酔い状態になりましたが、やはり大型船だったため、ずっとシートで横になっていることができたので、小型ボートでなくてよかったと思いました。
ちなみにこのツアーですが日本人はうちだけでした。せっかくハワイまで来たのに、周りが日本人ばかりというのもちょっと寂しいので、そのようなツアーにしましたが、お陰でロスから来られたアメリカ人の方と仲良くすることができました。
今回酔ってしまったので、星4つとしましたが、ツアー自体はいいものです。

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

That's unfortunate. 残念

Reviewed by: Ikko

The day before the tour, there was a heavy rainstorm that hit the Big Island of Hawaii, so it was disappointing that there were no dolphins. It's due to the weather, so it's nobody's fault, but I was really looking forward to this tour. If I go again, I will definitely participate in this tour again. The captain took the boat from the north to the south. The snorkeling time was short, probably because we were looking for dolphins... Well! It can't be helped. I'll get my revenge next time. I will participate again. Thank you!

ツアー参加前日にすごい雨がハワイ島を襲った事もあり、
イルカがいなかったのが残念でした。天候なので
誰の責任でもありませんがこのツアーを楽しみにしていたので
また行ったら、またこのツアーに参加します。
キャプテンは北から南までボートを走らせてくれてました。
シュノーケリングの時間が短かったです。イルカを探していたせいか、、、
まぁ！しょうがない。次回リベンジです。
また参加します。よろしく！！

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Body Glove Snorkel

Reviewed by: Shawn503

Great time had by all! Thanks for the memory! We will be back in the future!

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

I encountered a baby dolphin! 赤ちゃんイルカと遭遇しました!

Reviewed by: ゆ～りちゃん

Thank you for your help last weekend. I’m really sorry for the trouble I caused by being very late and not being able to find the meeting place. However, luckily, we were the only group that day, so we were able to depart smoothly and soon encountered a pod of dolphins. I was thrilled to be able to swim with the dolphins.

先週末にお世話になりました。
時間を間違えて大遅刻してしまったり待ち合わせ場所に辿り着けなかったり
大変ご迷惑をお掛けしてしまって申し訳なかったです。
でも運よく、その日は私たちグループだけだったので
その後スムーズに出発してすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇でき
イルカと泳ぐことができたので大感激でした。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

It's okay. まずまずです

Reviewed by: ぽにょ

I signed up for this tour because I was with my mother-in-law. It was an English tour, and I was happy that the crew took care of us. However, the water in October was cold, and there were some waves. Additionally, there weren't many fish, and there weren't many dolphins either. You can swim in the sea, but I think snorkeling might not be that great.

義理のお母さんと一緒なので、このツアーに申し込みました。英語ツアーでしたが、クルーの人たちは私達を気にかけてくれて嬉しかったです。
ただ、10月の海の水は冷たいのと少し波がたかかったです。あとは、あまり魚たちがおらず、イルカもあまりいませんでした。海では泳げますが、シュノーケルはいまいちかなと思います。

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

Dolphin swim ドルフィンスイム

Reviewed by: いるか

I thought I was fine since I had already seen dolphins in Honolulu, but when my schedule opened up, I quickly changed my plans to join. Since it was a small group, the price was a bit higher, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I never thought I would be able to do a dolphin swim, but surprisingly, I was able to! I wore longer fins, and a female staff member guided me underwater, allowing me to catch up with the pod of dolphins several times. It was truly moving. I don't think I'll have an experience like this again. I felt that the small group size contributed to it. The dolphins in Honolulu were just passing by, so swimming with them was quite far from reality. Also, the wetsuits need to be reserved in advance, so the water can get quite cold, so don't forget if you need one. The sun is strong, but it can get pretty chilly while moving around. There was no mention of tips, but since it's Hawaii, I was encouraged to pay the captain, so I did. I happened to have cash on hand, which was good, but I think it would help everyone if it was mentioned in advance. It was a very valuable experience. Thank you very much.

イルカはホノルルで見たからもういいかなと思っていたのですが、日程が開いたので急遽予定変更で参加しました。少人数なのでお値段は少し高めでしたが、十分に楽しめました。ドルフィンスイムなんてあり得ないと思っていましたが、なんとなんと出来ましたよ。長めのフィンを装着し、女性のスタッフが水中で手引きして下さり、イルカの群れにグングンと追いつく事が数回出来ました。感動感動でした。こんな経験はもうないだろうなと思います。少人数だからこそかなとも感じました。ホノルルのイルカは移動中だったので一緒に泳ぐとは程遠いかったです。またウエットは事前予約なので海中は結構冷えますから必要な方はお忘れなく。日差し強いですが移動中は結構冷えます。またチップの記載が無かったのですがハワイですからキャプテンに払う様に促されたので、支払いました。たまたま持ち合せていたので良かったですが、必要であれば記載していてくれると皆さん助かると思います。とても貴重な経験でした。ありがとうございました。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

It was great. 良かったっす

Reviewed by: 船酔いロクンロー

I participated because I really wanted to see dolphins in Hawaii for the first time. I even got to see a baby dolphin, and snorkeling was comfortable. The ocean was so beautiful and enjoyable that I lost track of time. However, I wonder if it was because I couldn't sleep the night before? I got really seasick (￣O￣;).

If there's a next time, I want to participate after getting a good night's sleep (￣^￣)ゞ.

初ハワイにて、どうしてもイルカに会いたくて参加しました。
イルカの赤ちゃんにも会えましたし、シュノーケリングも快適でした。もう、海が綺麗すぎて、楽しくて時間が過ぎるのを忘れました。
ただ、前日に眠れなかったのがきいたのか？めっちゃ船酔いしまくりでした(￣O￣;)

次回があれば、ゆっくり寝てから参加したいです(￣^￣)ゞ

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

I'm really glad I participated. 参加して本当によかったです

Reviewed by: Mint

I participated in a tour that included dolphin watching, snorkeling, and a barbecue lunch, and it was great. The participants were all foreigners, and the staff were kind, cheerful, and a lot of fun, making for an amazing half-day experience.

I was worried about getting seasick, but it was so enjoyable that I didn't have time to feel seasick at all, and I was completely fine.

The meeting point at the pier was very close to the hotel, which was very convenient.

The hamburgers grilled by the staff were the best!

イルカウォッチングとシュノーケル、
その上バーベキューランチ付のツアーがよかったので、
こちらのツアーに参加しました。
参加者は外国人ばかりで、スタッフも親切で明るくて
とっても楽しい方ばかりだったので、最高の半日が過ごせました。

船酔いを心配していましたが、
楽しくてあっという間で、
船酔いなんてしている暇がないくらいで
全然大丈夫でした。

集合場所の桟橋もホテルからすぐのところで、
とっても便利でした。

スタッフが焼いてくれるハンバーガーが
最高でした！

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

It's reassuring. 安心です

Reviewed by: ぱんだ

You can enjoy it with a middle school level of English proficiency. I think it's a safe tour. Even in the middle of summer, it can be cold on the way back, so it's better to bring a jacket.

中学生レベルの英語力で充分楽しめます。　
安全なツアーだと思います。真夏でも帰りは寒いので上着持参したほうがいいです。　

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

I can recommend it for families with children. 子供連れにもオススメできます

Reviewed by: ハワイ島最高！

We participated as a family with our three children, aged 11, 8, and 5.

The snorkeling location was quite deep (over 10-15 meters?), and since our youngest child couldn't swim, we had some concerns. However, they provided children's life jackets, and with the floaties we brought, the kids were able to float and enjoy themselves. The older two were initially scared, but as they got used to it, they enjoyed snorkeling in the clear sea. The staff were also very friendly, and the freshly made hamburgers were delicious. We even got to see dolphins along the way, making it a very satisfying tour overall.

Since the boat ride to the snorkeling location is quite long, it's advisable for those prone to seasickness to take motion sickness medication beforehand (the older child got seasick). If you have small children, bringing floaties would enhance their enjoyment as well.

Despite a few challenges, it was a very enjoyable tour, and I can definitely recommend it for families.

11歳、8歳、5歳の3人の子供と家族で参加しました。

シュノーケリングする場所は結構深く（10～15ｍ以上？）、
下の子供は泳ぐことができない為、多少不安もありましたが、
子供用のライフジャケットも完備されており、持参した浮き輪を使って
ぷかぷかと浮かんで楽しんでいました。
上の２人も最初は怖がっていましたが、慣れてくるとシュノーケルを使って
透き通った海を楽しんでいました。
スタッフの方も非常に親切で、焼き立てのハンバーガも美味しかったです。
途中イルカにも会うことができ、ツアーとしては非常に満足できるものでした。

シュノーケリングする場所まで結構乗船する為、船酔いする方は
酔い止めを必ず飲んでいった方が良いです。（上の子は酔いました）
また小さな子供がいるようであれば、浮き輪も持参した方が楽しめると
思います。

いろいろとありましたが、ツアーとしては非常に楽しめるもので
家族連れの方にも十分おすすめできます。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

Blue sea, a sense of freedom, dolphins. 青い海、開放感、イルカ

Reviewed by: アンジェリカ

We participated as a couple in our 40s, with a child and my mother in her 70s who cannot speak English. The boat has two levels; the first floor has shaded areas and tables, but all the seats were "reserved," making it difficult to find a place to sit. We were the only Japanese family, and all announcements were in English. There was one men's restroom, one women's restroom, and one unisex restroom.

When we first arrived, there was a small breakfast buffet with about two types of muffin-like bread and fruit. Water, coffee, and soft drinks were free, but alcohol cost extra.

Right after departure, we were able to see a pod of dolphins swimming quite close to us, which was thrilling. There were no sea turtles, but flying fish were gliding through the air like birds, which was exciting! Upon reaching the snorkeling point, everyone gathered on the first floor for a detailed safety briefing about the snorkeling area. There seemed to be a class for those snorkeling for the first time. Unlike Japanese snorkeling tours, there was no selection of fins or goggles; it was self-service. Most people swam without lifeguards, so the number of lifeguards was limited, but there were long styrofoam rods that everyone seemed to hold onto while swimming.

For lunch, there was a buffet with bread, hamburgers, vegetables, and fruits, where we could take our favorite ingredients and make our own sandwiches. It was very delicious under the blue sky.

I thought we would arrive at the port by 12:30, but that was actually the end time for snorkeling. The water temperature was not too low, and the sea was deep, allowing us to see many fish. On the way back to the port, we were thrilled to see another pod of dolphins. The foreign participants were friendly and approachable, and I was particularly surprised that the customers were kind to my mother, who was flustered and unable to speak English, offering her their place in line. I thought this aspect of foreign culture was truly wonderful. By the way, my elderly mother stayed on the boat without swimming, but she said she had a great time without any worries.

After the tour, there were many small shops like stalls at the port, and I unexpectedly bought a Kona coffee bag that I had wanted for a long time, which was a nice bonus. I was filled with anxiety before signing up, but I would love to participate again.

40代夫婦、子供、70代英会話できない母親と参加。船は1階と2階があり、1階は日よけスペースとテーブルつきの席がありますが、どれも「reserved」で座れず、席を確保するのが大変でした。日本人家族は私たちだけ、アナウンスは全部英語です。トイレは男性用1、女性用1、男女兼用1でした。まず最初に行くと、朝食バイキング(小規模)をやっています。マフィンのようなパン2種程とフルーツ等。水、コーヒー、ソフトドリンクは無料。アルコールはお金がかかります。
出発してすぐにドルフィンの群れを見る事ができました。かなり近くまで泳いできてくれて感激。ウミガメはいませんでした。でもトビウオが鳥みたいにスイスイ飛んでいて感激！ポイントに到着し、全員1階に集合して、シュノーケルで泳いでいいエリア、安全確認の綿密な説明を受けます。シュノーケル初めての人のための教室もあったようです。日本のシュノーケルツアーのようにフィンやゴーグルを選んでくれることもなくセルフサービスです。ほとんとの人がライフセーバーなしで泳ぐので、ライフセーバーの数も限られていますが、ライフセーバーの代わりに細長いスチロール棒があり、これにつかまって皆泳いでいたようです。
ランチは、パン、ハンバーグ、野菜、果物などがバイキング形式に並んでいて、好きな具を自分で取ってはさんで食べる方式でした。青い空の下、とてもおいしいお味でした。
12時半に港に着くのかと思っていたら、シュノーケル終了が12時半でした。水温もそれほど低くなく、海が深くてたくさんの魚を見る事ができました。港に戻る途中、またイルカの群れを見る事ができて感激しました。参加している外国の人たちも、気さくに声をかけてくださったり、特に驚いたのは、英語が全然できなくておろおろしている母に、お客さん達が優しく接してくださり順番を譲ってくださったりしたことです。こういった外国の文化は本当に素晴らしいと思いました。ちなみに高齢の母は、泳がずにずっと船の上にいましたが、気兼ねなく楽しかったと話していました。ツアーが終わって、港の停泊所にはたくさんの屋台？のような小物のお店が軒を連ねていて、以前から欲しかったコナコーヒーのバッグを思いがけず購入することができ、二度特でした。申し込む前は不安でいっぱいでしたが、また参加したいです。

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

It was a wonderful experience! 素敵な体験でした‼

Reviewed by: まっちぃ

I participated on March 27th.
There are many tours to swim with dolphins in the ocean, but I highly recommend Kalena Nai'a LLC dba Kona Ocean Experience!!
Since it's a small group, even if we encountered other tour groups in the ocean, Mika raised her hand to show us where she was, and Dennis kept an eye on everyone, which made us feel safe.
Also, being in a smaller group allows for more flexibility, so we could move efficiently.
We not only swam with dolphins but also had fun swimming with manta rays and tropical fish. The family we were with wanted to see whales, and Dennis helped us find them, so we were able to see a mother and calf whale. It was moving when the whale came close and spouted right in front of us, swimming under the boat.
Like in movies or Disney, flying fish created an arch and jumped in front of the boat, dolphins spun joyfully, and manta rays swam gracefully. It was truly a wonderful experience. Thank you!!

3/27に参加させていただきました。
海にはたくさんのイルカと泳ぐツアーがありますが、Kalena Nai'a LLC dba Kona Ocean Experienceはオススメです!!
少人数なので、海で他のツアーの人たちと一緒になっても、みかさんが手を上げて居場所を教えてくれますし、デニスさんが皆をみていてくれるので安心できました。
また少人数の方が、小回りがきくので、効率よく移動できます。
私たちはイルカと泳ぐだけでなく、マンタや熱帯魚とも楽しく泳げました。今回、ご一緒したご家族はクジラが見たいとの要望があり、デニスさんが探してくれて親子のクジラをみることができました。クジラが近づいてきて、目の前で潮を吹いたりボートの下を通っていったときには感動しました。
映画やディズニーのように飛び魚がアーチをつくってボートの前を飛んだり、イルカが楽しそうにスピンして飛んだり、マンタが悠然と泳いできたり、本当に素敵な体験をさせていただきました。ありがとうございます‼

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

I got to see a whale! クジラにも会えた！

Reviewed by: さちえ

It seems that there was a last-minute cancellation, so it was just the two of us on the private tour.

The waves were very high that day, making swimming quite challenging, but there were floats available, so those who aren't confident in swimming can feel at ease.

We encountered dolphins right after we set sail. Although we couldn't keep up with the dolphins due to the high waves, there were so many of them that we were able to swim alongside them.

A few days before our tour, the whale sighting rate had been poor, but fortunately, we encountered about six whales and were able to see not only their backs but also their tails and faces. The guide told us that this was not normal and that it’s rare to see so many.

We enjoyed watching the whales, snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay, and having fruits and snacks while watching the dolphins; it was truly a luxurious experience.

There were no showers, but I didn't feel sticky at all; it was quite comfortable. They also provided water to rinse off if needed.

However, there were no restrooms, so I rushed to the restroom as soon as we arrived at the port. There was no place to change, so I had to change in the restroom.

Thank you for a wonderful time; I was very excited!

直前にキャンセルが出たらしく、私たち夫婦二人の貸切でした。

この日はとても波が高くて、泳ぐのはとても大変でしたが、水に浮くフロートもあるので、泳ぎに自信のない方にも安心です。

出港してすぐイルカには会えました。波が高いのでイルカの泳ぎにはついて行けませんでしたが、たくさんいるので一緒に泳げました。

私たちのツアーの数日前まではクジラ遭遇率が悪かったそうですが、幸い６匹くらい出会え、背中だけではなく、尻尾やお顔も見ることができました。ガイドさんにこれが普通ではないのよ。こんなに見られることはないって言われました。

クジラもお腹いっぱい見て、ケアラクア湾でシュノーケルをして、イルカを見ながら、フルーツやスナックをいただいて、至れり尽くせりでした。

シャワーはありませんが、全然ベトベトせず、サラサラで不快ではなかったです。気になったら流す水も用意してくれています。

ただトイレはないので、港に着いたらトイレに駆け込みました。着替える場所もないので、トイレで着替えます。


とても興奮して素晴らしい時間をありがとうございました。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

It was fun! たのしかったです！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We participated as a family. Since it was about wild dolphins, we were able to see a family of dolphins shortly after the boat started moving. At the front of the boat, we could also see many flying fish several times.

I wanted to see the dolphins a bit closer, but since snorkeling was the main activity this time, we traveled for about an hour.

For breakfast (light snacks), we could freely make our own bread and fruit, and the burgers for lunch were also delicious, along with fresh potato salad and vegetables. Maui chips were available as snacks, which was nice.

We could always have warm drinks, and there were many options for cold drinks. We could also have alcohol for an additional fee.

On the day of the trip, we were the only Japanese people, but the staff kindly supported us, which made us feel at ease. They lent us prescription masks, and the facilities were well-equipped with showers, noodle and glass-bottomed boards to see below. The snorkeling spot had high visibility, and the waves were at a safe height, allowing us to swim comfortably even in deeper areas.

On the way back, we were also able to see a turtle, and we were very satisfied.

家族で参加しました。
野生のイルカということで、船が走り出してすぐにイルカの家族を見ることができました。船の先端では、たくさんのトビウオも飛ぶ姿も何度も見ることできます。
イルカを、もう少し近くで見たいところでしたが、今回はシュノ―ケリングがメインなのでしばらく一時間ほど移動しました。

朝食(軽食)のパンやフルーツ、昼食のバーガーも自分たちで自由に作ることができ、ポテトサラダや野菜も新鮮でおいしくいただけました。マウイチップスもスナックとしてあり良かったです。

また温かい飲み物は常時飲むことができ、冷たい飲み物の種類も多かったです。追加料金でお酒も飲むことができました。


当日、日本人は自分達だけでしたが、スタッフにやさしくサポートしてもらえたので安心でした。マスクも度付きのを貸出してもらい。ヌードルやグラスで下が見えるビート版等、シャワー完備と充実しておりました。シュノーケルのスポットは、透明度が高く、深くても安心して泳げる波の高さでした。

帰りにカメも見ることができ、とても満足しています。

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Captain Cook Express 2.5-Hour Ocean Raft Adventure - Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay

Great Service and a Great Time

Reviewed by: Mike McCandless

My family had a wonderful time on this snorkel adventure! Even though only 3 of us were signed up for the afternoon activity, the staff was extremely friendly, courteous, and flexible.

We had a wonderful ride out to Captain Cook's monument, with stops along the way to explain some of the history for that part of the island. The snorkeling equipment was in very nice shape and fit well. The reef was very nice, with a wide variety of fish, and plenty of time to see everything. There were plenty of refreshments and snacks, including fresh pineapple and guava waiting for us when we finished snorkeling. On the ride back, out guide took us further out into the ocean to see if we might see any whales or dolphins.

All in all, this was a fantastic way to spend the afternoon of our last day on the island.

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

Dolphins are cute. イルカ可愛い

Reviewed by: ちい1970

At the request of my children, we decided to go snorkeling! I wanted to do something unique that we couldn't do elsewhere, so I chose this tour. Captain Dennis had a high dolphin sighting rate, and MIKA's cheerful personality was a plus. The tour was conducted with a small group. On the day of the tour, it was just two repeat customers and our family of four, so we had almost a private experience. Of course, we saw plenty of dolphins. And surprisingly, we even encountered a manta ray... It was truly magical and healing.

子どもからのリクエストで、「シュノーケル」に行こう！！ということになり、でも、他では出来ないことをいたいな~と思い選んだのが、このツアーでした。
船長のデニスのイルカ発見率の高さ。ＭＩＫＡさんの明るさ。そして少人数での催行。
当日は、リピーターの方お二人と私たち家族四人
ほぼ貸切状態での催行。
もちろんイルカさんにもたくさん会えました。
そして、なんとマンタにも・・・
とても不思議で癒されました。

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

Swim with dolphins!! イルカと泳ぐ！！

Reviewed by: ちい1970

At the request of my children, we decided to go snorkeling! I wanted to do something unique, so I chose this tour. Captain Dennis had a high dolphin sighting rate, and MIKA's cheerful personality made the experience even better. There were just two repeat customers and our family of four, so it was almost a private tour. Of course, we got to see plenty of dolphins. And, surprisingly, we even saw a manta ray... It was truly magical and healing.

子どもからのリクエストで、「シュノーケル」に行こう！！ということになり、でも、他では出来ないことをいたいな~と思い選んだのが、このツアーでした。
船長のデニスのイルカ発見率の高さ。ＭＩＫＡさんの明るさ。そして少人数での催行。
当日は、リピーターの方お二人と私たち家族四人
ほぼ貸切状態での催行。
もちろんイルカさんにもたくさん会えました。
そして、なんとマンタにも・・・
とても不思議で癒されました。

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6名限定！ハワイ島　野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー＜午前／英語ガイド／軽食付＞

It became an unforgettable experience. 忘れられない体験になりました

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Title: An Unforgettable Experience

I participated in a dolphin cruise. Before seeing the dolphins, we encountered whales. I believe it's called breaching. The sight of a whale jumping high with its belly facing up was truly breathtaking.

We also met a mother whale with her baby, and I got to hear the sounds of the whales, which were very soothing, almost like singing.

When we arrived at the point where the dolphin pod was, I was amazed.

There were dolphins everywhere!

While snorkeling, dolphins were zipping past me on both sides, and there must have been around 200 of them.

Underwater, I could hear the adorable sounds of the dolphins making "kyu kyu" noises.

According to our guide, encountering such a large group was incredibly lucky.

There were dolphins swimming with leaves in their mouths, teasing us by picking them up and letting them go, which was really cute.

Even just watching from the boat, I enjoyed seeing dolphins jumping all around.

Swimming with dolphins has been a dream of mine for many years, so encountering such a large group was thrilling.

It became my best memory in Hawaii. Thank you for the wonderful time.

タイトル：忘れられない体験になりました

イルカクルーズに参加しました。
イルカを見る前にクジラにも遭遇。
ブリーチングと言うのでしょうか。
お腹を空に向けて、仰向けの大ジャンプは本当に圧巻でしたよ。

赤ちゃんと一緒の親子クジラにも出会えたし
クジラの声も聞かせてもらいましたが、クジラの声って歌声みたいですごく癒されました。

そしてイルカの群れのいるポイントに到着してびっくり

とにかくもうイルカだらけ

シュノーケル中は自分の下も左右も、イルカがビュンビュン通り過ぎて行って
200匹位はいたでしょうか。

水中では「キューキュー」言うイルカの可愛い生声が聞こえましたよ。

ガイドさんによれば、こんな大軍に遭遇するのは凄くラッキーだったとの事です。

葉っぱをくわえながら泳いできて、くわえたり離したりして人間をからかうみたいに遊ぶイルカも凄く可愛かったです。

船上から海面を見ているだけでも
あっちこっちでイルカがジャンプしまくりで楽しめましたよ。

イルカと泳ぐのは長年の夢だったのであんな大軍に遭遇できて感激です。

ハワイでの一番の思い出になりました。
素敵な時間をありがとう。

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It's quite good. なかなかです。

Reviewed by: Katie

I participated on a weekday in early October before the triathlon competition. We were the only Japanese people there.

Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins, but the boat was spacious, and the restrooms were clean, so I was satisfied with the facilities. There were slides and diving boards, and the slide was particularly enjoyable even for adults.

The meals and drinks were well-prepared, and I had no trouble at all. The staff was friendly and provided snorkeling sets and wetsuits for rent.

We had plenty of time to enjoy snorkeling. However, the coral was located at a depth of about 5 to 10 meters, and I could only see the fish up close after diving deep. Even just floating on the surface, the water's clarity was excellent, allowing us to see the seabed well, but the fish were quite far away, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied.

I think the boat was too large to anchor in very shallow areas. If you want to see the fish up close, diving might have been a better option.

１０月初旬でトライアスロン大会前の平日に参加しました。日本人は我々だけでした。
イルカは残念ながら見れませんでしたが、船がゆったりしていて、トイレもきれいで設備は満足でした。スライダーや飛び込み台があって、特にスライダーが大人でも楽しめました。
食事や飲み物もきちんとそろっていて全く困りませんでしたし、スタッフはフレンドリーでシュノーケルセットやウェットスーツ等も貸してくれます。
シュノーケルもたっぷり楽しむ時間がありました。ただ、水深５ｍ~１０ｍ位のところに珊瑚があって、深く潜ってやっと魚が近くに見える程度。水面でぷかぷか浮いて見るだけでも、海の透明度は抜群なので海底まで良く見えはしましたが、魚はとても遠くにいて、ちょっと不完全燃焼でした。
船が大きめなのであまり浅いところには停められないのだと思います。魚を近くで見たければダイビングがよかったかもしれません。

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It was great! 良かったです！

Reviewed by: Yume

When we arrived at the meeting point on the pier, we immediately recognized the boat that was docked. The boat was clean, with tables and benches on the first floor, and only benches on the second floor. There was plenty of space to move around. We had a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old with us, and there were activities that everyone, from kids to adults, could enjoy, such as watching dolphins and riding in a boat shaped like a float. The staff were friendly and very attentive. They also provided wetsuits for both children and adults (each for $10). We were also soothed by the wonderful views, sea breeze, and music. I highly recommend it.

集合場所の桟橋に着くと、船がとまっているのですぐにわかりました。船はきれいで１階にはテーブルとベンチがあり、２階にはベンチのみ。スペースはかなりゆったりとしています。４歳と６歳の子供連れでしたが、イルカを見たり、浮き輪のような形のボートに乗ったり、子供から大人まで楽しめる内容です。スタッフもフレンドリーで、面倒見のよい方々ばかりでした。子供用と大人用のウェットスーツも借してくれます。（１つ１０ドル）素晴らしい景色と海風と音楽にも癒されました。おすすめです。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

Children too!! 子供も！！

Reviewed by: namie

I went with my 6-year-old and 4-year-old, and both of them enjoyed floating in the sea. The activities were enjoyable for the kids as well. We were the only Japanese people there, but it wasn't a problem at all. Grandpa just watched, but the boat was large enough to provide shade, so waiting was comfortable.

６歳と４歳の子供連れでしたが、二人とも海でぷかぷか。
子供にも楽しめる内容でした。
日本人は私達だけですが、特に問題はなかったです。
ジージは見ているだけなのですが、船が大きいので日陰があり
待つのも安心でした。

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