Reviewed by: The Shepherds
Professional pilots and a well-coordinated organization combined to show us where the lava action was happening. We were safely strapped in and plugged into communications so we could get the most out of what we were seeing and trying to photograph. With an experienced pilot, everyone in the chopper got a good chance for the best views. The photography itself can be tricky; the higher quality pictures you try to take, the more you should have a good camera setup and practice from a vibrating platform. Overall: a rousing success.
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| Packages: | Doors-On Flight [45 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
So many things make this the best zip line on the big island including NINE zips, the last one a tandem AND over 1100 ft long but the absolute best part was the tour guides Kalei and Kalani. In fact, Kalani was our ATV tour guide 4 years ago when we were last there. They made this a very fun adventure and encouraged my hubby who was fearful of heights; even he loved it, after the first one! Truly amazing scenery and very fun, patient, and experienced guides. Safety was definitely a priority for them but made our adventure extra special. Thank you Kalei and Kalani!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Treetop Canopy Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/07 |
Reviewed by: みさき
I had visited for work before, but this time I came for a relaxing vacation.
During the two stops, I enjoyed snorkeling.
I saw whales, a pod of dolphins, sea turtles, and tropical fish in the distance... I had a great day.
For lunch, I had a hamburger.
Since there is no pickup, you have to make your own way to the meeting point, and everything is in English, so if you're okay with that, I think you'll have a wonderful day.
今まで仕事で訪れていたので、今回はのんびり休暇で訪れました。
2回の停泊で、シュノーけリングを楽しみました。
遠くにクジラ、イルカの群れ、海がめ、トロピカルフィシュ。。1日楽しめました。
昼はハンバ^ガ^です。
ピックアップが無いので、自力で集合場所まで行かなければならないのと、全て英語なので、それが大丈夫であれば、素敵な1日が過ごせると思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/17 |
Reviewed by: newbie to scuba
The garden had many varieties of plants. The zip rides were kind of short. There was also a suspension bridge we walked across. They need to add more and longer zip lines. The few seconds that we zipped across were hardly enough. The guides provided some fruit snacks from the trees as we walked between zip lines and talked about different trees. The water fall and the surrounding ranches with cows sleeping were a nice sight. Though those ranches do not belong to botanical gardens. Staff was very friendly and professional. I did not take Segway tour and chose instead to drive by myself to Hilo. Make sure to drive to Liliuokalani Park in Hilo when you are there. It was a very impressive Japanese garden design.
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| Packages: | Zip & Mamalahoa Garden Segway Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/20 |
Reviewed by: newbie to scuba
We kayaked to the middle of a pods of dolphins and watches them swim around us. They exhaled loudly when swimming. We then kayaked to Captain Cooks memorial all the while getting a history lesson by our guide and the low and dirty on Captain Cook. At the memorial the corels were right in our face and then there was a drop into abyss all within a 10-20 feet from the shore. We saw many corels and fish when snorkeling and everything was crystal clear and right in front of us.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Sonya
We decided to take this tour with my two teenage children and my parents. We had a fabulous time. My husband and daughter enjoyed the cliff jumping while the rest of us snorkeled. The trip was very relaxing and enjoyable.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/14 |
Reviewed by: mar_azul
The content of other tours was terrible, so I arranged this tour on-site. It was a great decision to make such a bold change! I ended up repeating it during my stay.
The ocean around the Big Island is incredibly blue and beautiful, and I will never forget the excitement of discovering dolphins spinning on the surface!
This tour uses a small boat with a limited number of participants, allowing for greater maneuverability and dropping us off very close to the dolphins, making it easy to meet them. The boat is comfortable with minimal rocking, but since there is no shade on the boat, I recommend taking proper sun protection measures. Also, I tend to get cold easily, but even in December, the water temperature was around 26°C, and the spring (short-sleeved, short-pants wetsuit) was included for rent, so I was comfortable in the water.
To ensure everyone could swim with the dolphins, our guide Daisuke provided thorough explanations and instructions, making it a lot of fun. For those who are first-timers or not confident swimmers, they also lend flotation devices, and Daisuke guided everyone in turn to swim closer to the dolphins. Therefore, I believe anyone can participate with peace of mind.
Daisuke's guiding style felt very natural, and it was soothing to feel like we were sharing the ocean with the dolphins. When I made eye contact with a dolphin, it was such an emotional moment that it brought me to tears. I absolutely love the time spent floating in the sea, watching the dolphins!
I participated alone, but the atmosphere with the other guests was friendly, and it felt like everyone was connected through the dolphins, which made it very enjoyable. It was a delightful tour!
他のツアーの内容がひどくて、現地でこちらのツアーを手配しました。思い切った変更をして大正解でした!滞在中リピートさせて頂きました^^
ハワイ島の海はとても青くて美しく、イルカちゃんたちが海上をスピンしているのを発見したときの感動は忘れられません!
こちらのツアーは、少人数制の小さいボートなので、小回りも利いてイルカちゃんに一番近いところからドロップでき、楽々イルカちゃんに会うことができました。
揺れも少なく快適なボートですが、ボートに日よけがないため、日焼け対策をしっかりされることをおすすめします。また、わたしはとても寒がりなのですが、12月でも26℃くらい水温があり、スプリング(ウエットスーツの半そで半ズボンタイプ)もレンタルにセットされているので、海の中では快適でした。
イルカちゃんとたくさん泳げるように、ガイドのDaisukeさんが丁寧に説明や指導してくれて、とても楽しめました。初めての方や泳ぎに自信がない方には浮き具も貸してくれて、参加者全員がイルカちゃんとより近くで泳げるように、Daisukeさんが順番に誘導してくれたりもしました。ですので、どんな方でも安心して参加できると思います。
Daisukeさんのガイドの仕方がとても自然で、イルカちゃんと一緒に海を共有している感じがして、とても癒されました。
イルカちゃんと目が合ったときは、涙が出るほどの感動の瞬間でした。ぷかぷか海に浮いて、イルカちゃんたちを眺めている時間がわたしは最高に好きです!
わたしは一人参加でしたが、他のお客さんとも和気あいあいな雰囲気で、みんながイルカちゃんを通してつながっている感があって、とても楽しかったです。気持ちの良いツアーでした^^
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/11 |
Reviewed by: 山田 紀子
Mauna Kea has been called the world's observatory. Nowadays, there are others, like the Hubble Space Telescope floating in space and those in Chile, South America. While in Japan, I knew there were many constellations from star charts, but I couldn't actually see them. When I went to the mountain and darkness fell, the first constellation I saw was Cassiopeia, with five stars visible at a very low position. That's right! This is Hawaii, around 20 degrees north latitude, so the circumpolar stars appear very low. The North Star is also at a height of 20 degrees, while where I live is at 35 degrees north latitude, so it appears at a height of 35 degrees. The Milky Way was clearly visible, and I was once again moved by how many stars there were. The Swan constellation was also clearly visible with the guide's explanation. On the way back in the car, looking east, I saw Orion about to rise from the mountain. The three stars in the middle were vertical to the mountain range. It is known that the three stars of Orion are at a 90-degree angle to the horizon when they rise and set, but this time, participating in this tour, I was able to confirm it for the first time. It was very cold, but there was a service for warm drinks, which was comforting.
マウナケア山は世界の天文台と呼ばれてきた。今ではその他、南米のチリや宇宙に浮いているハッブル望遠鏡もある。日本にいるときは星座早見盤では星座がたくさんあることは知っていたが、実際には見ることができなかった。山に行き、暗闇が訪れ、まず最初に見えたのが、カシオペア座、とても低い位置に5つの星が見えた。そうだ!ここはハワイ、北緯20度ぐらいだから周極性もとても低く見える。北極星も20度の高さ、わたしが住んでいるところは北緯35度だから35度高さに見える。銀河もくっきり見え、あらためて、こんなにも星があったんだ、と感動した。ハクチョウ座もガイドの説明で、きっちり見えた。帰りの車の中で、東の方向をみると、オリオン座が山から今にも登ろうとしていた。真ん中の三つ星が山並みと垂直になっていた。オリオン座の三つ星は、登るときと、沈む時には地平線と90度になることで知られていたが、今回、このツアーに参加して初めて、確認することができた。とても寒かったが、温かい飲み物のサービスがあり、ほっとさせられた。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区プラン(2015年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/24 |
Reviewed by: SAT
This is a repeat visit following last May.
The live performance by the cool brothers and the MC who skillfully entertains with humor is fantastic.
The dancers perform elegantly, passionately, and with dazzling intensity.
It’s so amazing that time flies by in an instant.
I will definitely come to see it again.
昨年5月に続いてのリピートです。
渋いお兄さんたちの生演奏に、話術巧みに笑いで沸かせるMCさん。
そして優雅に、激しく、きらびやかに、情熱的に踊るダンサー。
あまりにすごくて時間が経つのがあっと言う間。
絶対にまた見に来ます。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/06 |
Reviewed by: MARIKO
I had a great time last time, so I'm repeating my visit. During my last trip, I participated in the morning session and enjoyed two snorkeling sessions with lunch in between. The underwater scenery was beautiful, filled with colorful fish, and I lost track of time until I was called back for the end (^O^).
This time, I wasn't sure if my two-year-old grandchild would enjoy it, so I opted for the shorter afternoon snorkeling session. However, it seems they had a lot of fun peering into the water with a mat that had a viewing window! I would love to participate again next time. During the cruise, we were able to see dolphins and flying fish!
前回行って良かったのでリピートです。前回は午前の参加でランチをはさんで
2回のスノーケルを満喫しました。海の中はとても綺麗で、綺麗な魚がいっぱいで時間を忘れて終了時間に呼び戻されました(^O^)
今回は2歳の孫が楽しめるかどうか分からなかったので、スノーケル時間の短い午後の参加でしたが、覗き窓付きのマットを借りて海中を覗いてとっても楽しかったようです♪また、次回も参加したいと思っています。
クルーズではイルカやトビウオが見れました♪
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| Packages: | アフタヌーンクルーズ<軽食>(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/21 |
Reviewed by: mai
It would have been nice if it was something you could enjoy just by looking at it, but it was really presented like a traditional play, so I didn't understand it well without any explanations in Japanese. However, before the show, they taught hula dancing in the square and did some painting, which was enjoyable, so that was good.
目だけで見て楽しめる感じだったら良かったのですが、本当伝統を劇みたいな感じでみせてくれるものだったので、日本語で説明もなくよくわからなかったです。でもショーの前にも広場でフラダンスを教えてくれたりとか、ペイントしてくれたりとか楽しませてくれたので、それは良かったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/30 |
Reviewed by: 千とルイスの神探し
I participated with my husband. I'm really glad we chose this tour among the many dolphin tours available. Since it was a small group, we quickly bonded and were able to move around easily. Our guide, Daisuke, who loves dolphins, gave us precise instructions and led us to each location. When we arrived, Daisuke took our hands and swam with us at an incredible speed alongside the dolphins. Thanks to him, we were able to swim surrounded by dolphins and even met bottlenose dolphins and manta rays. Daisuke and Captain Ken truly valued the experience of the participants, which might only happen once in a lifetime. We were able to have the experience of swimming together with the dolphins instead of chasing them. I want to participate in this tour again!
夫と2人で参加しました。数あるイルカツアーの中でもこのツアーに参加してよかったです。
少人数制なのですぐに皆打ち解け仲良くなり機敏に動けたし、イルカちゃん大好きなガイドのダイスケさんが的確な指示で各ロケーションに誘導してくれ、ロケーションに到着するとダイスケさんが私達の手を引いて凄いスピードでイルカと共に泳いでくれました。
そのお陰でイルカちゃんに囲まれて泳ぐ事もできたし、ハンドウイルカちゃんやマンタちゃんにまで会う事ができました。
ダイスケさんとキャプテンケンさんは、一生に一度しかないかもしれない参加者の体験をとても大切に考えてくださいました。
イルカちゃんを追い詰めるのではなく、一緒に海の中で泳ぐという体験ができました。
また、このツアーに参加したいですっ!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/06 |
Reviewed by: KM
This is my second time participating, and I encountered dolphins on the way. The water clarity in the bay was excellent, and I had a fantastic time. The hamburgers cooked on the boat were also delicious.
2度目の参加ですが行く途中にイルカに遭遇しました
湾内の透明度も抜群で最高に楽しめました
船上で調理してくれるハンバーガーも美味しかったです
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/12 |
Reviewed by: KM
This was our second visit as a family of five, and the staff were friendly, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for our second grader. We were lucky enough to see dolphins from above as well. We would love to participate again!
家族5人で二回目の利用でしたがスタッフもフレンドリーで小学2年の子供も安心して楽しめました
運良く上空からイルカも見ることが出来ました また参加したいです
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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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/13 |
Reviewed by: さーしー
I participated with a total of five people from my extended family. The other four were over 60 years old (laughs), but everyone was able to enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful sea. The local staff were friendly and communicated with us in broken Japanese, which made it enjoyable for the older group as well. One of my uncles who joined us this time is planning to go back to Hawaii Island with his wife and mother-in-law at the end of the year, and he wants to join the same tour again.
親戚家族と合計5人で参加しました。私以外の4人は60歳以上だったのですが(笑)美しい海でのシュノーケリングをそれぞれが楽しむことができました。また現地のスタッフの方たちも片言の日本語ながら気さくに対応もして頂き、高年者組も楽しむことができました。
この時参加した叔父の一人は、この年末に夫婦+義母の三人で再びハワイ島に行く予定なのですが、同じツアーに参加したいと言っております。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/24 |
Reviewed by: William C
The temperature was colder than I expected but the viewing was spectacular!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/15 |
Reviewed by: taeko
Among the many dolphin tours available, I felt that this one had the best chance of seeing dolphins based on the reviews, so I decided to participate.
I had read about Daisuke's personality in the reviews and heard about it from other tour guides, but his love and passion for dolphins exceeded my expectations, making him a reliable presence throughout the tour.
Thanks to the captain's hard work in searching, we were able to see many dolphins, and I was truly lucky to encounter rare bottlenose dolphins and manta rays on that day! Thank you, Daisuke and the captain!!
I'm not a very good swimmer, so I couldn't see them up close, but I was still incredibly moved, to the point where I didn't want to blink. When Daisuke pulled me along at one point, I was able to see them up close, and it was super emotional. If you're not confident in your swimming, I highly recommend having him pull you along.
With Daisuke, who chases after dolphins more than anyone else and strives to see them as many times as possible, I believe this tour offers more opportunities to encounter dolphins than any other tour!
数あるイルカツアーの中で、こちらの口コミを見て一番イルカに会えそうな気がしたので参加しました。
だいすけさんの人柄は口コミを見ていたし、ほかのツアーのガイドさんから聞いていたのですが、予想を上回るイルカへの愛情と情熱でツアー中ずっと頼もしかったです。
キャプテンとともに一生懸命探してくれたおかげで、たくさんのイルカに会うことができたし、珍しいハンドウイルカやマンタにも会えてほんとうにラッキーな一日でした♪
だいすけさん、キャプテンありがとうございました!!
わたしはあまり泳ぎが上手ではないので、すご~く近くでは見れなかったのですが、それでもずっと感動しまくりで瞬きするのも惜しいくらいでした。
途中だいすけさんに引っ張ってもらった時はかなり間近でみることができて、超感動しました☆泳ぎに自信の無い方はぜひ引っ張ってもらってください。
誰よりもイルカを追いかけて、1回でも多く見ようとするだいすけさんのいるこのツアーは、ほかのどのツアーよりもたくさんイルカに出会うことができると思いますよ☆
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was incredibly exciting!
Aside from us, all the other guests were foreigners. The pilot was Japanese, so he explained everything in both Japanese and English. I think the views that you can only see from the helicopter are definitely worth the trip.
大興奮でした!
私たち以外は、外国人のお客さんでした。パイロットさんが日本人だったので、日本語と英語両方で説明してくれました。ヘリコプターに乗らないと見ることのできない景色は、行く価値ありだと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/09 |
Reviewed by: oie shinya
I was able to see dolphins up close. The encounter rate of 99.9% was indeed true. The guide, Daisuke, was wonderful, and it was a very satisfying tour.
イルカを手の届く距離で見る事ができました。遭遇率99.9%は本当でした。ガイドのダイスケさんの対応もすばらしく、大満足のツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
I would highly recommend participating in this activity. The water was crystal clear, there were all sorts of different types of fish and we even saw dolphins. The ship crew was fantastic and made the trip all the better! If you only do one thing while on the Big Island, do this!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/30 |
Reviewed by: ucha
We participated with a total of seven people: my parents in their late 60s to early 70s, their friends, and our family. Almost everyone was riding a horse for the first time. My mother was very worried because she struggles with exercise, but the horses were very gentle and friendly, and everyone enjoyed an hour and a half of horseback riding with the biggest smiles. The scenery was magnificent, and I think it's a very rare experience to be able to ride without a lead horse, even for beginners. The cats were adorable too!
60歳後半~70歳前半の両親、その友人ご夫婦、家族の総勢7名で参加しました。
ほぼ全員乗馬は初めて。
母親は運動が苦手なのでとても心配していましたが、馬がとても人になれていておとなしく、全員最高の笑顔で1時間半の乗馬を楽しみました。
景色も雄大で、初心者でも引き馬でない乗馬が出来るのは大変貴重な体験だと思います。
ネコちゃんも可愛かったです♪
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Jeff
Very taxing on your upper body, first time kayaking so I didn't realize what I was in for, but we still had a great time. The snorkeling and cliff jumps were awesome!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/27 |
Reviewed by: 松本惠美子
It says Kilauea Volcano, which is a bit confusing. Unfortunately, it was just the Kohala Mountain Range inside. My perception of helicopters has changed. They gently rise and smoothly move forward, making it comfortable, and the scenery is breathtaking. I was able to experience magnificent views of cliffs, valleys, and waterfalls that you can't fully appreciate through photos or films.
キラウエア火山と書いてあるのでややこしい 中身はコハラ山脈だけで残念でした
ヘリコプターの認識が変わりました ふんわり舞い上がっってすーっと進むので快適で景色も
断崖絶壁や谷.滝など写真やフィルムでは感じない壮大な景色を体感できました
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Spieth5
A once in a lifetime experience. The crew took excellent care of our entire family and helped put our nerves at easy. I only wish they had the ability to take pictures of your swim for you, sure hope ours turn out. Everyone should do it!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/26 |
Reviewed by: ドルフィンキック
I was able to experience kayaking for the first time! So, I'm fairly satisfied.
Since it's an English tour, I wouldn't recommend it much for Japanese speakers, but it might be good for those who want to try it.
カヤックを初めて体験する事が出来ました!ので、まあまあ満足です。
英語のツアーなので日本人の方にはあまりお勧めしませんが、体験したい方などには良いかもです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Shawn503
Great time had by all! Thanks for the memory! We will be back in the future!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Watch Snorkel Cruise & Royal Kona Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Empress T
Unfortunately, the tour was not conducted because I was the only one who signed up that day. However, I received information that I could participate in the wild dolphin tour in the morning, so I decided to join. Besides me, there were only two people, a couple, making a total of three participants. I felt a bit nervous about being in the sea after a long time, but once we were out on the water, it felt great. There was an unexpected incident before we entered the water, but it became a good memory of the trip, and I was satisfied to see a family of wild dolphins up close.
Wild dolphins are said to come closer when humans swim joyfully. Therefore, it’s important to swim with a smile and have fun. Also, since they are wild, you must never touch them with your hands. I recommend following these guidelines and enjoying the experience. It will be healing!
あいにくその日の申し込みが、私一人だけだと言うことで、このツアーは催行されませんでした。しかし、その日の午前中の野生のイルカツアーなら参加できるとの案内をいただき、参加することにしました。参加者は、私の他にはご夫婦ずれの2人で3人だけ。久しぶりの海にやや緊張していましたが、実際海に出るといい感じです。海に入る前に、思いも寄らないハプニングもありましたが、それはそれで旅のいい思い出として、野生のイルカファミリーを極近くで見ることができて満足でした。
野生のイルカは、人間が楽しく泳いでいると、自分から寄ってきてくれるそうです。だから、楽しそうに笑顔で泳ぐことが大切なのだそうです。また、彼らは野生なので、決して手で触れてはいけないのだそうです。そういう約束事をしっかり守って、楽しんでみてはいかがでしょう。癒されますよ!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Izumi
I participated in this tour during my honeymoon stay on the Big Island. I found this tour on the website while hoping to swim with dolphins, and I'm really glad I joined!
More than anything, I had such a wonderful experience because I was able to go out to sea with Daisuke, who truly loves dolphins, and the captain, who loves the ocean even more than Daisuke! I definitely want to go again and will absolutely recommend it to my important friends.
Even though it's a tour, we're dealing with wild dolphins in nature. It's natural that things don't always go as planned. That's why I felt so lucky to meet a captain/guide who values nature and wants participants to feel the joy of it, even just a little. I believe that choosing the right spots is key, so I highly recommend this tour experience!
Next time, I want to join during the season when we can also see whales!
新婚旅行でハワイ島滞在中に本ツアーに参加しました。
イルカと泳げたらいいなと思って本サイトに辿りつき、このツアーを見つけました。
本当このツアーに参加して本当良かったです!
なにより、イルカをこよなく愛してるダイスケさんと、ダイスケさん以上⁈に海を愛してるキャプテンと一緒に海に出れたからこそ、とっても素敵な経験ができたんだなと思っていて、また行きたいし、大事な友達にも絶対オススメします。
ツアーとはいっても、相手は自然/野生のイルカです。思い通りならないのがあたりまえです。だからこそ自然を大事にし、かつ、その中で参加者の人にちょっとでもこの自然の楽しさを感じてもらいたいと思ってくれるキャプテン/ガイドに出会えたことが本当ラッキーでした。ポントの選定はやっぱりいちばんキーになると思うので、ぜひぜひ!本ツアー体験オススメします!
もう一回今度はクジラも観れるシーズンに参加したいです!
Thank you very much for your kind words, Izumi. It is true that since they are wild, they can vary greatly from day to day, but I am committed to creating the best opportunities every day! Please do come visit during whale season. Our whale encounter rate is exceptional... Until we meet again. Aloha!
Izumi さま、身に余るお言葉を有難うございます。確かに野生のものなので、日によって全く違いますが、どんな日も一番チャンスを作ることだけは譲らない!という思いでやっております。是非、クジラのシーズンにも起こし下さい。うちのクジラ遭遇率は群を抜いていますので…。又、お会いしましょう。アロハ!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/23 |
Reviewed by: よーこ
I participated with my 70-year-old mother. She was a bit anxious because she had injured her foot, but our guide Daisuke was very kind and supportive, and my mother was really happy to see the dolphins swimming up close. I was also worried because I didn't have confidence in swimming, but I did my best to enter the sea as guided, and I was deeply moved to encounter the wild, powerful swimming dolphins. It's a sight you can never see in an aquarium. Nothing surpasses nature.
We were really lucky that there were only four of us for a capacity of ten that day. To all the seniors out there, I think you should definitely challenge yourselves, as my 70-year-old mother was able to participate. The dolphins underwater show faces you've never seen before.
70歳になる母と参加しました。
母は足を怪我していてちょっと不安がっていましたが、ガイドのダイスケさんが
親切にフォローして下さり、間近でイルカが泳ぐ姿を見れてとても喜んでいました。
私も泳ぎに自信がないので不安に思っていましたが、誘導された通りに頑張って海に入り、野生の力強い泳ぎのイルカちゃん達に出会え、とても感激しました。
水族館では決して見られない光景です。
やっぱり自然に勝るものはないですね。
10名の定員に対してこの日は4人で本当にラッキーでした。
シニアのみなさん。70歳の母も行けましたのでどんどん挑戦された方がいいと思います。
水中のイルカは見たことのない顔を見せてくれますよ。
Dear Yoko, thank you for participating the other day. We are delighted that you chose our company for your experience with your 70-year-old mother. Although she had an injury to her leg, we believe that everyone, regardless of their challenges, should have the opportunity to encounter dolphins. We are truly glad that you were able to meet the dolphins. Please do come back to the Big Island with your mother again. Aloha!
よーこ 様、 先日はご参加頂き有難うございました。 70歳のお母様を連れてのご参加に際し、弊社を選んで頂いた事を嬉しく思います。足も怪我をされていましたが、そう言ったハンデをお持ちの方にもイルカとの遭遇を経験して頂きたいというのが我々の思いでもあります。結果イルカと遭って頂けて本当に良かったです。又是非お母様を連れてハワイ島に遊びにいらしてください。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/09 |
Reviewed by: かずみ
I participated in a company training.
We received various stories about the dolphins, and before departure, we were given explanations about safety precautions, which made me feel secure about the trip.
Captain Nawata's strong words, "We will do our best," and Daisuke's evident love for the dolphins really stood out.
With their extensive knowledge and experience, they took us ahead of time to the dolphins' route, allowing us to see many dolphins.
Even members who are not good swimmers seemed to be having a great time.
If I have the chance to visit the Big Island again, I would definitely like to ride on Captain Nawata and Daisuke's boat once more.
社員研修で参加しました。
イルカちゃんについてのお話もいろいろしていただけましたし、出港前に注意事項等の説明もしていただいて、安心して出発。
「うちが一番ねばります」と言う力強いお言葉の縄田キャプテンとイルカちゃんが大好きなんだなぁってゆうのが滲み出ているダイスケさん
お二人の豊富な知識と経験で先回り先回りしてイルカちゃんの通るルートに連れて行っていただけて、たくさんイルカちゃんに合わせていただけました。
泳ぎが苦手なメンバーもすごく楽しそうにしていました。
もしハワイ島に再訪することができたら、是非また縄田キャプテンとダイスケさんの船に乗せていただきたいと思います。
Kazumi, thank you for your comment, and I apologize for the delay in my response. As you mentioned, we have many participants who are not confident swimmers. Please come back to ride on our boat again. Daisuke and I are looking forward to it. Aloha!
かずみ様、 遅くなりましたがコメントを頂戴して有難うございました。仰る通り、うちは泳ぎの苦手な方も多数ご参加頂いております。是非またうちの船に乗りに来て下さいね。ダイスケ共々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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/14 |
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Dear Mai,
Thank you very much for attending the Island Breeze Luau Show.
Some guests mention that language barriers are not an issue, but we believe that improving communication is very important.
We will continue to make improvements to ensure that the show is enjoyable for everyone, especially for our Japanese guests.
We hope you will join us again for the Luau Show.
Thank you for your feedback.
mai様
アイランドブリーズルアウショーにお越しいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
言葉が通じなくても・・とおっしゃってくださる方もいらっしゃいますが、
やはり言葉の壁の改善はとても大切に思います。
日本人の皆様にお楽しみいただけるショーになれるよう今後改善を図ってまいります。
また是非ルアウショーにお越しいただけますように。
ご意見をいただきありがとうございました。