Reviewed by: kklady3
Checking in, having our picture taken, getting into and out of the submarine was so easy. The staff was great and very knowledgeable. Can't wait to do it again. We every saw a shark. Very cool.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/26 |
Reviewed by: ゴマちゃん
The tour operator only communicated in English, which made it difficult for me during the confirmation call. On the day of the tour, we departed from the pier in Kona, which was convenient since it was close to where I was staying. The glass-bottom boat was quite stable and comfortable, but there wasn't much variation in the fish or underwater scenery, so I honestly got a bit bored along the way. The staff were friendly and engaged in conversation, which was nice.
催行先が英語のみの対応なので、確認電話で苦労しました。当日はコナの桟橋からの出発でしたので、滞在先からすぐの場所でラクでした。グラスボートはあまり揺れがなく快適でしたが、あまり魚や海中の景色に変化が乏しかったので、正直途中で飽きてしまいました。スタッフの人はフレンドリーにいろいろ話しかけてくれて良かったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Linda
We had a great time on the glass bottom boat. Only regret I wish we could have stayed all day looking underwater at the coral and the fish. Great crew and knew a lot about the different fish we were seeing. My grand children loved it. Good adventure for young and old. Relaxing and beautiful.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Maren
This submarine cruise was amazing!! The crew was so friendly and our guide was funny. It was obvious everyone loved their job. Our guide was obviously an experienced diver because he knew so much about all the various fish we saw and had lots of great stories involving the different fish/coral.
The visibility was amazing the day we went. I think I took almost 200 pictures. We were so surprised when we saw 2 shipwrecks on the cruise. Such a fun bonus!
My husband is very outdoorsy and was a little whiny about doing the submarine over an actual snorkel day cruise. He loved the submarine and thought it was so much fun. We will definitely do it again when we're back.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Jen Merritt
Mark and Micah were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable! It made for a great time and they had great personalities! Great with our kids and let them help steer the boat! So fun. My only wish is that it was 1 hour or more.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Raja Family
the hosts were very entertaining and friendly
they made the guests feel like they were trying to make the experience as positive and special as possible
went out of their way to get us to some dolphins - which was the highlight of the tour
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/25 |
Reviewed by: とぴこ
I arranged this for my parents who are over 60 years old. They mentioned that there was an hour of waiting time from when they were picked up until they boarded. Was that time for a stroll? They said that all the explanations underwater were in English, but even though my parents don't understand English, they were able to enjoy it to some extent.
60歳オーバーの両親のために手配しました。迎えに来てもらってから乗るまでに1時間の待ち時間があったそうです。散策の時間でしょうか?海中の説明は全て英語で英語がわからない両親でもそれなりに楽しめたそうです。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/17 |
Reviewed by: EPMDiver
Saw lots of beautiful fish! Great crew! Not quite as much fun as scuba, but SOOO much easier than getting wet! Everyone should see the underwater part of Hawaii!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/10 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ島リピーター
I had participated in a tour on Oahu before, and surprisingly, I had a lot of fun, so I assumed that on the nature-rich Big Island, I would see plenty of fish. However, it was disappointing. But I think first-timers will enjoy it. The submarine is about a 5-minute ride from the pier, which is more convenient than Oahu.
以前オアフ島で参加したことが有りその時は意外にも楽しかったので、自然豊かなハワイ島ならさぞかし沢山の魚が見られるものと思い込んでいたら、期待外れ。
でも、初めての方は楽しめると思います。
桟橋から潜水艦までは5分位と、この点はオアフ島よりも便利です。
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| Packages: | 家族でお得!おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Helen Valdez
all the staff were friendly and great. The submarine ride was great and educational.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/24 |
Reviewed by: ryuko
I feel that the water's transparency is low. However, the children seemed satisfied as they were able to ride in a submarine and see fish and a sunken ship. I thought it might be short, but it seemed to be enough for the kids.
海の透明度が低い気がします。
でも子どもも潜水艦に乗って、魚や沈没船を見れて満足してそうでした。短いかなと思いましたが、子どもには十分そうでした。
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| Packages: | 家族でお得!おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Raja Family
the hosts were so friendly and informative...they made the extra effort to make sure we saw dolphins...
just a very exciting, pleasant experience :)
Aloha,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are happy you enjoyed coming out with us on the Glass bottom boat, and we hope to see you out with us again soon.
Mahalo,
Ocean Sports Crew
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| Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
Reviewed by: idaliza
It was a great experience for the whole family, great staff, very helpful and informative, we were a bit disapointed because it was cut short.......we realized it after we were off the sub, other than that I recommend it.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Jojo
The trip was the best. The staff were very nice and helpful. They were eager to answer questions, and always tried to make the trip as pleasant as possible for every passengers. We were able to see corals, fishes, and ship wrecks. The introduction was very informational, and the best is that it had multiple languages choices.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Clash56
The submarine tour is really amazing. How often can you say that you were in an actual submarine. The sub is air conditioned and really very spacious and comfortable. There is never a dull moment. Fish, coral eels and ship wrecks. Plenty to see and experience.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/17 |
Reviewed by: wakame
Check-in at the office near Kailua Pier should be done 30 minutes before boarding time. If you check in too early during the hot daytime, there isn't much shade near the boarding area at the pier, so you'll need to find somewhere to escape the sun. They take group photos when you board, and at the end, they sell a CD with the photos on the boat for about $20.
After a few minutes on the boat from Kailua Pier, you transfer to a waiting submarine offshore. The real submarine was quite interesting. You can see plankton that looks like baby whales drifting in the seawater outside the window. The coral reefs are more colorful in Miyako Island, Okinawa, but the scenery of coral growing on the rugged lava is unique to the Big Island of Hawaii. I couldn't hear the Japanese guide at all, but there was a volume adjustment available. I still enjoyed it even without hearing anything.
On the way back to Kailua Pier, I was thrilled to encounter a pod of dolphins by chance.
乗船時間の30分前までに、カイルア桟橋近くの事務所でチェックイン
昼間暑い時間だと、あまり早くにチェックインしてしまうと
桟橋の乗船場近くにはあまり日影がないので
どこかで日差しを退避することになります。
乗船するときにグループごとに写真を撮ってくれるのですが
最後に写真にCDを付けたものを船内で販売します。20ドルだったかな?
カイルア桟橋から船に乗って数分、沖合で待機している潜水艦へ移動して乗り換えます。
本物の潜水艦はそれなりに面白かったです。
窓の向こうの海水にクジラの赤ちゃん?みたいなプランクトンとか
肉眼で漂っているのがわかります。
サンゴ礁は、沖縄の宮古島のほうが色とりどりですが
溶岩のごつごつした上に生えるサンゴの風景は、ハワイ島ならではと思います。
日本語ガイドは全く聴こえなかったのですが、
ボリュームを調整するところがあったのですね。
聴こえなくても楽しめました。
船に乗ってカイルア桟橋に戻るときに、たまたまイルカの群れに出会えて感動しました。
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| Posted on: | 2014/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Nova & Rich
Unique Fun way to see underwater!!! My husband and are not fans of water above our knees so this was a perfect way to enjoy under the sea!! :)
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/16 |
Reviewed by: bill
My wife and I participated together. Since my wife can't swim, we decided to skip snorkeling and go for the submarine tour instead. We had just visited the "Bunasé Underwater Park" in Okinawa last month, so we weren't too impressed by the fish, but we were amazed that the submarine went down to 30 meters.
妻と二人で参加しました。内の奥さんはカナヅチなのでシュノーケリングへの参加を諦め潜水艦ツアーに決めました。先月沖縄の「ブナセ海中公園海中展望台」に行ったばかりでしたので、魚への感動は余りありませんでしたが、潜水艦が30mも潜水したのには感動しました。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a wonderful time. Boat was exceptional and specifically built for tour. Staff was extremely knowledgeable really great with the children as she used to be a school teacher. You couldn't have asked for a better guide for families with children!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I thoughly enjoyed the cruise although my wife became ill
prior to the journey and wasn't able to attend. She would
have also enjoyed! The highlite was a Black Manta that
swam directly under the boat.
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time. We were not sure what to expect. The staff was very friendly and full of information. We were able to see Manta Rays and Giant Turtles and many fish. Would recommend for 1st timers to the island. For repeat visitors, a longer boat ride would be recommended as our 30 minutes went by very quickly.
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| Posted on: | 2012/08/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first time boarding a submarine, and the staff were kind and very helpful. The seabed, which we descended to 100 feet, was naturally filled with fish swimming freely, giving a different impression compared to an aquarium. I highly recommend this activity.
初めての潜水艦への乗船でしたが、スタッフの方が親切でとても良かったです。100ftまで潜った海底は、当然のことながら魚が自由に動き回っていて、水族館とはまた違ったイメージに感じました。このアクティビティは、お薦めです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is a fine way to see the reef, at a depth beyond comfortable SCUBA range. The crew is very professional and obviously happy to be doing what they do.
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The day after arriving on the Big Island, I went on a submarine ride. The weather was nice and the wind was just right, and everyone in my group (from my grandfather to my 5-year-old child, a total of 9 people) was in high spirits.
I was worried about getting seasick and thought I should have taken some motion sickness medication, but as we submerged deeper and the fish appeared before us, all those worries vanished.
The fish I mainly saw were vibrant yellow ones and black and white striped fish. I wish I could have seen more colorful fish like red or blue ones. Perhaps if I had dived in Oahu, I might have encountered a wider variety of fish.
During the dive, there were various explanations in English, and for Japanese speakers, we were given earphones to hear the explanations in Japanese. However, the English explanations were so loud that I couldn't hear the Japanese ones at all, which was disappointing.
That said, the sea was beautifully clear and blue, and I was able to witness truly wonderful scenery, making it a fantastic memory!
ハワイ島に到着した翌日、潜水艦に乗りました^^
天気も良く風も程よく、同行者全員(一番上はおじいちゃんから、一番下は5歳の子供まで総勢9名)気分は上々↑↑
船酔いするかな…酔い止めの薬、飲んでくれば良かったかな…なんて思っているうちに、どんどん潜水していき、目の前に魚たちがあらわれた時には、そんな心配はどこかへ吹き飛んでいました。
主に目にした魚は鮮やかな黄色や、黒と白のストライプの魚が中心でした。赤とか青とか、もう少し違った色の魚が見れればもっと良かったかな…って思っています。
もしかしたら、オアフ島でダイブしていれば、もっと色とりどりの魚を目にすることができたのかもしれませんね。
また、潜水中は、英語で色々と説明があり、日本人に対しては、日本語の説明が聞こえるイヤホンを渡されるのですが、英語の説明の声が大きすぎて、日本語の説明が全く聞こえず残念でした。
とはいえ、海はどこまでも青く澄んで綺麗で、本当に素敵な光景を目にすることができとても素晴らしい思い出になりました~!!
Thank you for participating in the submarine tour on the Big Island. We are very pleased to hear that your family was able to see the tropical fish that inhabit the Big Island. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the Japanese audio guide not being audible through the earphones on the day of the tour. There is a volume adjustment near the viewing point (submarine window) where you can increase the volume to hear the guide better, and we hope you can make use of that.
Additionally, the types of fish you can see vary depending on the sea conditions and the season. Even in the same location, you may encounter different species of fish and marine life, so we would love for you to join us again in the future.
Please come visit the Big Island again!
この度はハワイ島の潜水艦ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ハワイ島に生息する熱帯魚をご家族そろってご覧いただけたようで、非常に嬉しく思っております。
当日はイヤホンから日本語でのご案内が聞こえなかったとのことで誠に申し訳ございませんでした。イヤホンを挿すビューポイント(潜水艦の窓)の近くにボリュームを調整していただける箇所がございます。そちらを大きくしていただけるとご案内をお聞きいただけますのでご利用いただけると幸いです。
また、魚の種類に関してはその日の海の状況や季節などによってもご覧いただける魚の種類が異なります。同じ場所に潜っても違った種類の魚や生き物を見ていただけることも多くありますので、またの機会にご参加いただきたいと思います。
またハワイ島に遊びにいらしてください!
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The perfect choice for our family of four! My husband and I weren't too sure at first if our kids would behave for this trip, but we were so glad we went. Not only did the kids behave....they loved it! They couldn't get enough of the colorful fish and sea critters. And the time was perfect...enough to see alot, yet not too long for the kids to get too restless or bored at all. A great choice for us.
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| Posted on: | 2011/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Amber P.
We were lucky enough to see a bunch of sea turtles and different fish. Our toddlers loved the boat and were able to see everything. The staff was very informative!
Thank you!
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We slowly moved from the Kailua Pier to the submarine by boat. The coastline of Kailua-Kona is beautiful. Once inside the submarine, I was surprised at how spacious it was; we dove 100 feet (about 30 meters) and could see the seabed clearly. I am generally prone to seasickness, and since I was sleep-deprived after participating in the Mauna Kea summit sunrise tour, I experienced mild seasickness. I recommend that those who are prone to seasickness take medication before boarding the boat at the pier.
カイルア桟橋から船でゆっくりと潜水艦まで移動
カイルア・コナの沿岸がきれい。
潜水艦に入って見ると中は意外に広く100フィート(約30m)潜り海底まで見えきれい。
もともと船に弱い方で、またマウナケア山頂サンライズツアー参加後すぐで睡眠不足だったので、軽い船酔いになりました。
船に弱い方は、桟橋で船に乗る前船酔いの薬を飲まれる事をお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The staff was great and tour was better than expected. We saw lots of turtles.
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Yuki
I participated in the tour in the afternoon. It was my first time on a submarine, and I was very impressed to see so many fish.
The view of the ocean from underwater is completely different from what you see on the surface, and it's something you can only enjoy on a submarine! I went with friends, and we had a great time together.
午後からのツアーに参加しました。
潜水艦は初めてだったのですが、こんなにたくさんの魚がみれるなんてとても感動しました。
地上でみる海の景色とはまた違った景色で、潜水艦でしか楽しめません!
友達との参加で、わいわい盛り上がることができました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/25 |
Reviewed by: kosuke
Submarine tour! I was excited even before it started. It was a satisfying tour that was so easy to join in Kona, Hawaii. Scuba diving is great, but this felt like a good deal since we could visit various places in about an hour. Of course, the fish and coral reefs on the ocean floor were beautiful, and I was thrilled the entire time.
潜水艦ツアー!始まる前からわくわくしました。
ハワイ島のコナでこんなにお手軽に参加できて、満足できるツアーでした。
スキューバもいいですが、1時間くらいでいろんな場所を周れるのでお得な感じでした。
もちろん海底の魚やさんご礁はきれいで、ずっと興奮しっぱなしでした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/25 |
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ご予約や道案内に関してご不便をおかけしたことをお詫び申し上げます。コナには州内で最も透明度の高い水と豊富な魚がいますが、時には「自然の母」が水を濁らせることもあります。今後またお越しいただけることを願っております。
We are sorry for any difficultty you may have had with your reservation or directions. Kona has some of the clearest waters and abundance of fish in the state, but sometimes "Mother Nature" clouds the waters. We hope that you will join us again in the future.