Reviewed by: mihoko
I boarded the "Hawaii Island Ocean Rafting & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel" adventure on the Captain Zodiac. It was truly fun. Before boarding, I was worried, thinking, "What if I get seasick?" and "I'm not confident in my swimming, but can I really snorkel?" However, all those anxieties were blown away by the exhilarating fun.
After a brief explanation from the captain, we set off immediately. I thought it was unbelievable not to wear life jackets, which is unthinkable in Japan! But I realized that it was indeed safer to hold onto the handrails and ropes rather than awkwardly wearing a life jacket and relying on it.
As the boat started moving, it bounced vigorously, but the wind felt pleasant, making it feel like I was on a roller coaster. Along the way, we encountered dolphins and admired the lava cliffs as we headed to the snorkeling point. For those who are not confident swimmers, life jackets were provided, and for those who can swim a bit better, there were inflatable tubes and boogie boards available for rent. Once we put on our goggles and snorkels, we were ready to hit the sea.
Unfortunately, I couldn't swim with the dolphins, but I was able to see them from the boat. After getting back on board, we were treated to fruits, sandwiches, cookies, and potato chips, and the sweet fruits were incredibly delicious after swimming.
If I could suggest one improvement, it would be to receive a translated version of the captain's explanation before boarding. Since we left right away, I didn't have time to read it. If I had received it when I signed up, I would have read it thoroughly.
Things to bring:
1. Rash guard or windbreaker (especially after getting out of the water, it gets cold on the way back)
2. Sunglasses
3. Sunscreen
4. Waterproof case for your smartphone (the type that hangs around your neck is recommended)
Lastly, there was one mystery... The straps of the hats worn by passengers were quickly blown away, and everyone soon gave up on wearing hats, but the captain's hat (not a cap, but a hat type) seemed to stick to his head and was not blown away at all. It was very strange...
If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii Island again, I would definitely like to participate in this tour.
「ハワイ島 オーシャンラフティング&ケアラケクア湾シュノーケル 溶岩の岸壁を行くスリル満点アドベンチャー! by キャプテン・ゾディアック号」に乗船しました。
本当に楽しかったです。「乗船前は船酔いをしたらどうしよう?」 「泳ぎに自信がないけれど、シュノーケリングは出来るだろうか?」などと思っていましたが、そんな不安など吹き飛ばしてくれる勢いのある楽しさでした。
乗船後、キャプテンから説明があったあとすぐに出発です。救命胴衣もつけず、日本ではアリエナイ!!と思ったのですが、下手に救命胴衣などつけるより、自分の身は自分で守るとばかり、しっかり手すりやロープにつかまる方が確かに安全なのだと思いました。
船が走り出すと、激しくバウンドしますが、風が心地よく、まるでジェットコースターにでも乗っているような気分。途中イルカに遭遇したり、溶岩の岸壁を眺めたりしながらシュノーケルポイントへ。
こちらも、泳ぎに自身のない方は救命胴衣が用意され、もう少し泳げる人は、浮き輪代わりのウレタンのパイプ、ビート版などの貸し出しがあります。ゴーグルとシュノーケルをつけたらいざ海へ。
残念ながらイルカと一緒に泳ぐことは叶いませんでしたが、船の上からは見ることが出来ました。
船に上がるとフルーツやサンドイッチ、クッキーやポテトチップスなどが用意され、泳ぎ疲れた体に甘い果物が最高に美味しかったです。
唯一改善点をお願いするならば、キャプテンの解説を翻訳したものを乗船前に渡してもらうのですが、すぐ出発だったので読む暇がありませんでした。
申し込んだ時点でこれをもらっていたら熟読したのに。と思います。
持っていった方が良い物
1.ラッシュガード又はウィンドブレーカー(特に海から上がったあと、帰りは寒いです)
2.サングラス
3.日焼け止め
4.スマホの防水ケース(首から下げておくタイプがオススメです)
最後に一つだけ謎が・・・。乗船者は帽子の紐をしっかりと締めていたのがあっと言う間に吹き飛ばされ、全員すぐに帽子を被るのを諦めたのですが、キャプテンの帽子(それもキャップではなく、ハットタイプ)は頭に張り付いたかのようにまったく飛ばされませんでした。とっても不思議でした。...
またハワイ島に行く機会があれば是非参加したいツアーです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Annette & Mike
Nate our tour guide was great! And extremely knowledgeable! Would recommend to all to experience not only the beautiful sunset but also the amazing stargazing!
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until May 28th, 2015) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/16 |
Reviewed by: 石川 海
I've been to the Big Island several times and always stay at the Kinkame Hotel, so I decided to participate this time... First, after checking in, we lined up at the gathering place for the luau. The gathering was at 4:30, but by 4:00, there were already about six people in line. Right after we lined up, many more started to join, and by the gathering time, there was a long queue. At that time, they asked if we wanted to pay an extra $20; if you said "NO," you stayed as you were. If you said "YES," you were directed to the upgrade line. After that, they started to offer various add-ons, like buying leis. Then, during the photo session, they would come around to sell you photos at your seats later on, which was also about $20. After the photos, we walked over to the luau area. The seats in front of the stage were occupied by those who had paid the extra fee (about ten rows of 18 people each), and we were directed to the rows behind them (the back rows had about 20 blocks of 18 people). However, even those who paid extra but arrived late were only one seat away from ours, so it didn't seem to matter much. We were seated before 5:00, but there was still about two hours until the luau show started; those who paid extra went first to get their food, and after about 200 people finished at the buffet, there was a specific order to follow, so by the time we went to get our food... After a long wait, the show finally started, but there were only about six dancers, so after each song, we had to listen to the host's singing and talking for a while (15 to 20 minutes of changing costumes). There was also a mysterious dance time to the songs... Foreigners might find it fun, but... Anyway, the show dragged on with long intervals, and the food was mediocre; spending $91 on this was truly a waste. By the way, we reached our limit and left midway. I won't be going again.
ハワイ島には何度か来ていて、いつもキンカメホテルに滞在するので今回参加しましたが・・・まず受付後はルアウの集合場所に並びます。4時半に集合ですが4時ですでに6人ほど並んでいました。私たちが並んだ直後から沢山並び始め集合時間には行列に。そして、その時+20ドルくらい払うか聞かれ【NO】ならそのまま。【YES】ならランクアップの列に通されます。そしてその後レイを買うか等。。色々+を勧めて来ます。そして、記念撮影タイムでこちらは後程席まで売りに来ます。これも確か20ドルくらいです。撮影後ぞろぞろ歩いてルアウの場所へ。そこで舞台前の席は先ほど+を払った方々が座り(前席1ブロック18人の列が約10)並んだ順でその後ろの列に通されました(後ろの席は1ブロック18人が20くらいあります)。ただ+払った人でも来るのが遅かった人は私たちの席と1つしか変わらないのであまり意味無いかな?と思います。席に着いたのが5時前でそこからルアウショーが始まるまで約2時間もありました;食事は+を払った方が先に取りに行くシステムで200人がビュッフェを取り終えた後に更にこの列・この列みたいに順番があるのでビュッフェを取りに行った頃には・・・・。そして長い待ち時間のあとやっとショーが始まるのですが、ダンサーが6人くらいしか居ないので1曲踊り終えると必ず進行係の歌やトークをしばらく聞かされます(15分~20分着替えの時間稼ぎですね;)。そして謎にその歌に合わせてダンスタイム等があり・・・。外国の方は楽しいと思いますが・・・。とにかくダラダラとショーの間隔が長いうえ、食事も微妙、これで91ドルは本当にもったいないです。ちなみに限界が来て私たちは途中で退室しました。二度と行きませんね。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/09 |
Reviewed by: cfu15270
I enjoyed it just like last time. When we were riding the horses, a foreign child started crying, which delayed our departure, so the riding time was shorter compared to last time, and the course was also shorter, which was disappointing. I recommended it to my son and his wife, and they were satisfied and enjoyed it. It's one of the activities I want to participate in again next time.
前回同様、楽しめました。
馬に乗るときに、外国人の子供が泣いてしまって、出発までに時間がかかったので、その分、前回に比べ乗馬時間が短く、乗馬のコースも短く、残念でした。
息子夫婦にも勧めて一緒に参加しましたが、息子夫婦は満足して、楽しんでいました。
次回も参加したいアクティビティの一つです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Reviewed by: はるか
We signed up as a couple.
We had the place to ourselves without overlapping with others!
It was super reassuring because someone who lives in Japan took us there✨
Above all, we got to see so many dolphins!
They were everywhere!
Afterward, they kindly recommended nearby restaurants, which was really nice (*^^*)
I want to go see the dolphins again!
夫婦で申し込みしました。
他の方と被らず、貸し切り!
日本に住んでみえた方が連れてってくださったのでめっちゃ安心でした✨
なにより、めちゃくちゃたくさんのイルカに会えました!
あっちにも、こっちにも!って。
終わったあとには近くのご飯屋さんとかも教えてもらってとっても親切でした(*^^*)
またイルカに会いに行きたい〜!
Dear Haruka,
Thank you for using our tour services. Our tours have a very high repeat customer rate, and it seems that everyone is captivated by the dolphins. We have a Japanese guide available, so I believe those who may have concerns about the ocean can feel at ease. We can also provide local information, so please come back to visit us again. We look forward to seeing you!
はるかさま
弊社のツアーのご利用ありがとうございます。弊社のツアーはとてもリピーター率が高く、みなさまイルカの虜になっているようです。日本人ガイドがおりますので、海にご不安な方でも安心してご利用できるかと思います。地元の情報などもご提供できますので、ぜひまた遊びにいらして下さいね。お待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/14 |
Reviewed by: はるか
I couldn't communicate in Japanese, but it felt very local and nice.
It was taller than any other tour, and the view from above, along with the calmness of the wind, was a first-time experience for me.
I haven't edited the images at all, but the sea is this blue!
日本語は通じなかったけど、ローカルな感じがしてよかった♪
他のどのツアーよりも高さがあり、上からみる景色と、風の静けさ、初めての経験でした。
画像加工一切していませんが、海はこの青さです(≧∇≦)
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| Packages: | 高度150メートル!デラックスプラン(~2018/12/31) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/15 |
Reviewed by: John Griffin
We had a fantastic time riding with 'T' and Keanu. We've ridden several times on the Big Island and this was the most fun and interesting by far. We recommend it to everyone who visits!
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Riccardo
We went on moonlight snorkeling tour and saw four manta rays, two quite big, they are so graceful dancing in the water below the light and passing inches from our bodies without touching us and without any fear. This experience is one to be remembered for the lifetime.
Said that, the service given is below expectations.
Let's start from pricing, no reduced price for the one that is not going off board snorkeling.
We arrived on time for the check in and the boat wasn't in the water yet, due to a problem with the truck. Maybe the info on the tour had been already given to the other participants, but nothing more for us. I recieved the wet suit, even though there was no locker room to change, only the marina restrooms.
Anyhow the boat went in the water just in time to go onboard, no gangboard, assuming people is used to jump on and off board.
We went quite fast to the point where manta rays are usually seen, there was already another boat from a different charter, we stood just aside them.
Gear provided by them, good quality, no water entered during all the visit.
Just few basic rules, do not dive, do not touch them, do not kick them, lay horizontally and stay attached to the plastic board, which hosts lights to attract plancton.
As said at the beginning, the experience is really wonderful and makes me almost forget the service part.
Returning onboard, just a minute to remove the wet suit, get dry, have a glass of hot soup and go back as fast as possible to the harbour.
A formal and quick goodbye and that's it.
Overall you cannot miss the mant rays snorkeling experience, but consider also other service providers with respect to this one.
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the manta rays. If we receive a review that is less than 5 stars, we seek out ways in which we can make improvements. In your case, the areas in which you wish to see improvement are beyond our control. You are correct in that there are no locker room facilities. Honokohau Marina is operated and maintained by the State of Hawaii, who instead chooses to provide the public restroom facilities. You are also correct in that there is not a gang plank that is used to get onboard our boat. Like other companies in the harbor we tie up close against the dock, allowing you to step directly onto the boat from the dock. We charge the same price for the people who choose not to go into the water simply because that person still takes up a seat. We are limited by the U.S. Coast Guard as to how many passengers we can carry. We do offer discounts to children, local residents, military personnel, and for those returning to do additional tours with us.
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| Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: ヤジマタツロウ
On the fourth day of our stay on the Big Island, we participated in a tour. I was hesitant about the speedboat and the English tour, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.
In our tour, my wife and I were the only Japanese participants; the others were travelers from the mainland United States. The Americans were cheerful, and there was a lot of excitement among the staff and the guests, as well as among the guests themselves. My wife and I are not good at English, so we felt a bit out of place, but we were prepared for that, so it didn't bother us too much.
On the way to the bay, we were able to see not only dolphins but also a false killer whale (I couldn't understand the English name, so I looked it up after returning to Japan, and I think that's what it was), which was nice to see. The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was enjoyable because the terrain is better than at Kahalu'u Beach Park or Hanauma Bay on Oahu. There are some deep areas in the ocean, so my wife said she was scared in places where she couldn't touch the bottom, but they lent us a flotation device, so she was able to snorkel with peace of mind.
The view of the Big Island from the sea was also wonderful, and I believe this tour is worth participating in.
ハワイ島滞在4日目に参加しました。
スピードボートと英語ツアーに尻込みしていましたが、十分楽しめました。
私達が参加したツアーは、やはり日本人は私と妻だけ、他はアメリカ本土からの旅行者の方々でした。
アメリカの人たちは陽気なので、スタッフとツアー客、ツアー客同士でかなり盛り上がってました。
私と妻は英語がぜんぜん駄目なので、アウェイ感が強かったですが、元々覚悟していたのであまり気になりませんでした。
湾に行く途中、イルカだけでなく、コビレゴンドウクジラ(英語が分からなく聞けなかったので、日本に帰ってから調べたので、多分そうだと思う)がゆっくり見られて、良かったです。
ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングも、カハルウビーチパークやオアフ島のハナウマ湾よりも地形が良い為に楽しめました。海が深い場所もあるので、妻は足が付かないところは怖いと言っていましたが、浮き棒を貸してくれたので、安心してシュノーケリングをやってました。
海から眺めるハワイ島の景色も素晴らしく、参加する価値のあるツアーだと思います。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/22 |
Reviewed by: DJS
This is an amazing snorkeling adventure. The staff is very knowledgeable - very attentive - and everyone of them went out of their way to make this a memorable (and safe) experience for us. One of the guides brought up sea urchins and starfish for everyone to enjoy! Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [2018] Sailing Catamaran from Waikoloa (3.5 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/25 |
Reviewed by: TS
We joined a 2 1/2 hour tour and had a great time. Super-friendly guides who are very knowledgable about the valley history and ecology. Highly recommended!!!
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Emily Albera
We really enjoyed Ed, our guide, who was both entertaining and informative.The whole event was smooth and well organized. Thank you. We will recommend your service.
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| Packages: | Arizona, USS Missouri, City & Punchbowl Tour via Hawaiian Airlines |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Diane Norton
Great experience! Amazing scenery. Guides were entertaining, knowledgeable, made us feel welcomed and comfortable with the whole experience. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
This was sooooo awesome! It was my first zipline. The company was very professional and courteous. The guides had samples of local foods in the area for us to try. They helped me with my GOPro (even though I had not rented it from them) and took still pictures for me. By the way, if you don't have a GoPro, rent it from them! It mounts right to the helmet and It is so worth it to have the video! The zips start out with a small practice line and build up to the big one. The whole tour wasn't too long or too short and the final zip was a lifetime adventure with a beautiful water fall in front of me on the way down! Just do this!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/15 |
Reviewed by: shah
The crew was good and friendly. Despite informing them about our dietery restrictions a week before the cruise, they forgot to prepare any vegetarian food. The crew quickly threw together salad for us on board, but it was a lot of money for salad. The crews were friendly otherwise. good music...
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/10 |
Reviewed by: shah
We had a great time. The guides, Jesse and Kevin, were great and informative. Eventhough we were first time snorkelers, they made us comfortable and we had great fun.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/10 |
Reviewed by: ハワイアン
We, as a couple, enjoyed ourselves at our own pace with only the two of us participating. The sea kayaking, with no other boats nearby, offered breathtaking views and was truly wonderful. The snorkeling was more beautiful than I expected; I was considering diving in Hawaii, but I was completely satisfied with just snorkeling. However, I had read in reviews that photos would be taken, but we didn't receive any, and although it mentioned light snacks, nothing was provided. Kevin's stories were enjoyable, making for a great day.
参加者は私達夫婦のみでマイペースに楽しませてもらいました。他に船も近くにいない中でのシーカヤックは絶景で本当に素敵でした。またシュノーケリングは思った以上に美しく、ハワイでダイビングをしようか悩んでいましたがシュノーケリングだけで大満足でした。ただ、写真を撮って頂けるような事を口コミでみていたのですが一枚もなく、また軽食と書かれていたのに何もついてきませんでした。ケビンさんのお話も楽しく良い日になりました。
ALOHA! Thank you for using our tour service. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
However, I apologize for the error in the information on our page regarding the 2-hour tour, as it does not actually include a light meal.
Regarding the photography service, please note that it is a personal service provided by the guide, and there may be instances where it cannot be offered due to equipment failure. Thank you for your understanding.
ALOHA! この度は弊社ツアーをご利用頂きありがとうございました。
ツアーを楽しんでいただけたようでうれしいです。
ご参加いただきました2時間ツアーには実は軽食がついていないのですが、
ページ内のご案内に誤りがありましたこと、申し訳ございません。
また写真撮影のサービスについてですが、ガイドの個人的なサービスによるもので
機材の故障などによりできない場合もございますのでご了承願います。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/29 |
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: めまさ
I was amazed at how close I could see the manta rays! I was told not to touch them, but the manta rays came close on their own, and I ended up touching them… it really felt like an exhilarating attraction! However, on the way back, I felt like I was going to freeze to death from the wind hitting my wet body after getting seasick. I think it would have been nice to have a bit more explanation about the manta rays from the guide.
びっくりするほどマンタが近くで見れました!触らないようにと言われてましたが、マンタが勝手に近づいてきて触れてしまうことも…ほんとに迫力満点のアトラクションのようでした!
ただ帰りは船酔いと濡れた体に風があたり極寒で死にそうでした。
ガイドからマンタに関する説明がもう少しあってもよかったかなと思います。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン<2015年5月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/26 |
Reviewed by: bisisland
I trusted the reviews and signed up for the tour. Since I applied just before the tour, I was anxious because I didn't receive a reply, but my reservation was confirmed without any issues. After arriving at the meeting point, various tours had buses picking them up, but there were no signs. When I asked the guide, I was told that this bus was not for the horseback riding tour, and after about 15 minutes, we finally departed. It was difficult to understand the guide's English. I was the only Asian participant. We descended a steep path, crossed a river, and switched horses. My horse was very smart, gentle, and quite cute. Many of the horses had a laid-back vibe, similar to the people of Hawaii. During the tour, the guide's two dogs (both very friendly and cute) followed us the whole time. I felt that the tour duration was just right.
口コミを信じて、ツアーに申し込みました。
直前に申し込んだため返信もなく不安でしたが、問題なく予約されてました。
集合場所に着いた後は色々なツアーが迎えにきたバスに乗りこむのですが、
表示がなく、ガイドさんに聞いたら乗馬ツアーはこれじゃないといわれ、
15分ほど時間がすぎて出発しました。ガイドさんの英語が聞きとりが難しかったです。
アジア人は私一人でした。傾斜のきつい道を下り、川を渡り馬に乗り換えます。
私の馬はとても賢い、穏かな馬でとてもかわいかったです。
馬もハワイの人の様に大らかな感じの馬が多かったです。
ツアー中はガイドさんの飼い犬(2匹ともとてもフレンドリーでかわいいです)が
ずっと私たちのあとをついてきました。ツアー時間もちょうど良かった様に思います。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: ykt
I participated alone. It was about a one-hour aerial walk in a small four-seater helicopter. It was a very valuable experience since it was in a place that you absolutely cannot see from the ground. However, it was a bit disappointing for me since all the explanations were in English and I couldn't understand them. You can take unlimited photos, and they also do a commemorative photo at the end, so it became a great memory.
一人で参加しました。
4人乗りの小さなヘリコプターで約1時間の空中散歩でした。地上からは絶対に見られない場所なので非常に貴重な体験でした。
ただ説明が全て英語なので聞き取れない私には少し残念でした。
写真も撮り放題だし最後に記念撮影もしてくれるので良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/22 |
Reviewed by: mahalo-yoshi
I visit the Big Island of Hawaii every year. When you come here, be sure to enjoy it. You can have a more elevated experience than at a luau in Honolulu.
各年毎に訪れるハワイ島。ここにきたら是非楽しんでください。ホノルルでのルアウより、より崇高な体験ができますね。
Dear mahalo-yoshi,
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Our desire to share the beauty of the culture and dance that can only be experienced on the Big Island is also part of our concept.
☆ We hope you will visit us every year! ☆
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to ensuring you have a great time.
mahalo-yoshi様
素敵なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございます。
ハワイ島だからこそお届けできる文化と踊りの素晴らしさをお届けしたいという想いは、私どものコンセプトでもあります。
☆是非、毎年お越し下さいませ☆
お楽しみいただけるようスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/20 |
Reviewed by: K. Hayes
I would definitely recommend the doors off experience to the doors on. You are able to get much better pictures and video, in my opinion. There were only a few active spots for us to view, but our tour guide answered most of the questions we had and explained a lot about the landscape. The waterfalls were beautiful- I would recommend hiking to them if you are staying in Hilo for more than a day.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/14 |
Reviewed by: ami-ami
We participated as a couple.
We chose this tour after seeing a feature on TV about the staff member Daisuke.
I usually don't give perfect scores, but to put it simply, choosing this tour was definitely the right decision. It became the best memory. It’s worth more than five stars.
When we entered the sea, Daisuke and Captain Nawata coordinated to predict the dolphins' path and guided us to the pod of dolphins.
We were able to swim with the dolphins several times during one dive. You can really swim close to them.
Even when searching for dolphins from the boat, they kept the conversation enjoyable, so I never felt bored.
If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I will definitely repeat this experience. Thank you so much, Nawata, Daisuke, and Yuko!
夫婦二人で参加しました。
TVでスタッフのダイスケさんの特集を見たのがきっかけで
このツアーにしました。
普段、評価で満点を付ける事はないのですが
結果を言えば、このツアーにして大正解でした。最高の想い出になりました。
星5個以上の価値があります
海に入るとダイスケさんと船上からキャプテンの縄田さんとの連携で
イルカの通り道を予測し、先回りをしてイルカの群れまで誘導してくれます
1度のダイブで数回、イルカと泳ぐ事ができました。
ホントに間近でイルカと泳げます。
船上からイルカを探す時も楽しい会話をしてくれるので
退屈しませんでした。
次回にハワイ島に行く機会があるなら絶対リピします。
縄田さん、ダイスケさん、ゆうこちゃん、本当にありがとうございました
Dear ami-ami,
Thank you very much for participating in our dolphin swim tour the other day. We also appreciate you sharing such great photos.
We are truly delighted to hear you say it was "the best memory." Both Nawata and Daisuke are huge ocean and dolphin lovers, so I believe that passion comes through to our guests.
We will continue to strive for even better tours, so please do come and visit us again when you are in Hawaii Island. We look forward to seeing you! Aloha!
ami-amiさま
先日は弊社のドルフィンスイムツアーにご参加いただきまして、有難うございました。また、いい写真を載せていただき、有難うございます。
ami-amiさまに「最高の想い出」と言っていただき、本当にうれしいです。縄田もダイスケも大の海好き、イルカ好きですので、きっとお客様にも伝わるのだと思います。
より良いツアーを目指してこれからも精進して参りますので、ハワイ島にいらっしゃる際にはぜひまた会いにいらして下さいね。お待ちしております。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/28 |
Reviewed by: catslove
We were seated at 5 PM, and the actual show started around 7 PM. Until then, we enjoyed drinks, hula experiences, and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. The show featured not only hula but also dances from other islands like Samoa. Between the dances, there were talks and songs from the host, and I thought it might have been more enjoyable if I understood a bit more English. The time flowed leisurely, and depending on the seats, you might not be very close to the stage, so small children might get bored.
17時に着席し、実際にショーが始まるのは19時ごろからでした。それまでは、ドリンクやフラ体験、ハワイの伝統料理などを楽しみました。ショーでは、フラだけでなく、サモアなど、他の島のダンスもありました。ダンスの合間に司会者のトークや歌があり、もう少し英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかなと思います。時間もゆったりと流れますし、席によってはそれほどステージに近くないため、小さなお子様は飽きてしまうかもしれません。
Dear catlove,
Thank you for visiting Island Breeze Luau. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed traditional Hawaiian cuisine and Polynesian dance.
We sincerely wish to overcome the language barrier. We will strive to have Japanese-speaking staff available as soon as possible and to ensure that children can enjoy themselves during the show.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope you will visit us again when you come back to the Big Island. We look forward to welcoming you with Aloha, so that it can become a cherished memory.
catlove様
アイランドブリーズルアウにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。ハワイの伝統料理、ポリネシアンダンスをお楽しみいただけましたこと。
とても嬉しく思っております。
言葉の壁がどうしても拭いきれないこと・・・何とかしたいと願うばかりです。
できるだけ早く日本人スタッフの対応や、お子様がショーの時間でも楽しくお過ごしできるよう努めたいと思います。
貴重なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございました。
またハワイ島へお越しの際は、是非足をお運びくださいませ。大切な想い出になれるようAlohaを込めてお待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Natascha
Great activity. Guides were good. Unfortunate about weather.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/16 |
Reviewed by: patrick
As a solo traveller from the UK it was a bit of a lucky dip as there are other providers of similar tours to this one.....worth every penny!our tour guide was Blake,he was very knowledgeable and friendly the sunset was truly amazing and the star gazing was fun and I learned alot about some of the stars..the telescopes was very good pieces of kit and we even saw the moon rising from the cloud horizon which was amazing too....we were very lucky with the weather conditions it wasn't windy at all,still a bit chilly on the summit tho..the parka jackets were good quality and clean....I could carry on,but gonna leave it here as amazing well worth it....one small note,the gloves supplied keep your hands warm but don't make it easy to take pictures on small cameras and mobile phones.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/05 |
Reviewed by: William
This was an awesome experience. I think all who go to Hawaii need to see this!
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Justine Z
It was my first vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii and I booked a full day circle tour with Wasabi Tours with my boyfriend, in order to get acquainted with the island's landscape and popular destinations. Our tour guide, Kala, was absolutely phenomenal! Not only did he show us all of the beautiful sights and landscapes that the island has to offer but he was also an encyclopedia of information! You could ask Kala almost anything about the island and he would almost certainly have the answer. Kala was a historian, a geographer, a geologist, a horticulturalist and even a sociologist all in one! He was a great story teller! Kala was also extremely hospitable, professional, warm, and inviting--right from the start to the end of the tour!Somehow he managed to keep enthusiastic for the 10+ hour long day. Kala mentioned he used to work in the high end resorts in the North Shore and you can really tell that he did, as he provides extremely professional service. He really went out of his way to make sure the guests were all getting the most out of the experience. When we learned the lava was really high in the Volcanoes National Park, Kala made a few separate attempts to return to the site, as the grounds were extremely steamy that particular day. He REALLY wanted us to see the lava, but it is so sad to say the weather did not cooperate that particular day despite Kala's greatest efforts. Despite this bad luck, we were fortunate enough to see all the other beautiful sites that Wasabi tours promises to take you! Finally, to top the day off, Kala knew how much I wanted to see some of the Hawaiian Honu (sea turtles), and he found me some of those as well! Overall, Wasabi Tours does a really great job preparing a fun and informative day for guests. Ultimately, a big thank you to Kala for keeping us entertained and showing us around the tropical paradise of Hawaii!
Mahalo!
Justine & Sam.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/26 |
Reviewed by: ふくちょ
It was really great. I want to see it again. As expected, Hawaii has people from various countries, and it was fun.
If I could wish for something, I would have liked explanations in Japanese as well.
すごくよかった。また見たい。やはりハワイ、、いろんな国の人がいて、たのしかった。
よくを言えば日本語でも説明してほしかった。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/07 |
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Dear Mr. Ishikawa,
Thank you very much for visiting Island Breeze Luau. However, I am truly sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your experience. I sincerely apologize for any discomfort we may have caused you.
Your straightforward feedback has highlighted many challenges for us, and we feel it is very important.
We will work hard to ensure that more people from Japan can enjoy our offerings. Thank you for your valuable comments.
When you visit Hawaii again, we will do our utmost to provide you with a warm Aloha welcome!
石川海様
この度はアイランドブリーズルアウにお越しいただきありがとうございました。
ただ、ご満足いただけなかったことはとてもとても残念に思っております。ご不快な思いをさせてしまい、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
ストレートなご意見に、私どももとても沢山の課題を与えて頂いているように感じています。
もっと日本の皆様にも楽しんで頂けるように取り組んで参りたいと思います。
貴重なコメントをいただき、ありがとうございました。
ハワイの地へ再びお越し頂けたとき、Alohaたっぷりのおもてなしができるよう最善を尽くします!