Reviewed by: hiroko.o
I had a truly wonderful time participating in this tour. The attention to detail from the Japanese guide made me feel 130% satisfied as a tour participant.
1) Punctuality
2) There were six participants, but the guide's awareness of each participant underwater was impressive. When I accidentally swallowed some seawater and felt a bit uncomfortable, the staff quickly noticed and asked for a tube and support for me, which was really helpful.
3) No wasted time.
4) The guide shared some of their favorite spots on the Big Island.
While these points may seem simple, I believe they are important aspects of any tour. The support from such a wonderful guide made for a fun experience and will definitely lead to repeat visits.
このツア−に参加して本当に素敵な時間を過ごせました。
日本人ガイドの方のきめ細やかな対応は、ツア−参加者として満足度130%でした。
1)時間に正確
2)6名参加でしたが、水中での各参加者への目配りが凄い
と思いました。私が海水を飲んで少し苦しかったら、すぐ にわかったらしくボ−トのスタッフにチュ−ブの棒と私への サポ-トを頼んでくれて本当に助かりました。
3)無駄な時間を持たない。
4)自分がハワイ島で気に入っている場所を教えてくれた。
簡単では、有りますが上記の件は、ツア-では大事なこと だと思います。素晴らしいガイドの方にサポ-トした頂いたツ ア-は、楽しい時間となり又リピ-タ-につながります。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in this for my honeymoon. It was my first time trying kayaking and snorkeling, but I was able to do it after a brief lecture before departure. I'm not good with water to the point where I can't even put my face in, but I swam in the sea for the first time while snorkeling. I saw many tropical fish. The fruit during the break was also incredibly delicious.
新婚旅行で参加しました。カヤック、シュノーケルとも初挑戦でしたが、出発前の簡単なレクチャーで乗れました。
顔もつけられないほど水が苦手ですが、シュノーケルで初めて海で泳ぐことがました。たくさんの熱帯魚が見られましたよ。休憩のフルーツも最高においしかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/17 |
Reviewed by: okei
I participated with three female friends who are also golf buddies on November 30.
Since it was the first experience for me and another friend, we were a bit nervous, but we were able to enjoy it without any worries.
On this day, we were lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins come into the bay, so we could snorkel there without moving and saw the dolphins over and over again.
The water was incredibly clear, and the dolphins swam in groups, diving deep and then coming up to the surface, jumping right in front of us, which was so exciting. Even though we couldn't catch up, we couldn't help but chase after them in excitement. I even saw a baby dolphin swimming while nursing from its mother. I can't count how many times I ended up swallowing seawater from excitement... (laughs) Even now, just remembering it brings back those emotions.
That said, we were very grateful to our guide, Mr. Nawata. While we were in the water, he constantly made sure we were safe as we swam around excitedly, sometimes diving to take pictures of the dolphins, taking pictures of us, and pulling us in the direction where the dolphins were likely to come...
The beautiful gradient of the sea color at the beach that Mr. Nawata recommended on the way back was also breathtaking.
There are many similar tours, but we all agreed that we were glad to have participated in Mr. Nawata's tour!
ゴルフ友達女3人組で11月30日に参加しました。
私ともう一人は初体験だったので、少し緊張してたのですが不安なく楽しむことができました。
この日はラッキーなことに、入江にイルカの群れが来てたので、移動することなく ずっとそこで シュノーケリングでき 何度も何度も イルカたちを見ました。
海の中はすごい透明で、群れで泳いでるイルカたちが 深く潜っていき、それから海面に上がってきて、目の前でジャンプしたり、と 大興奮でした。 追いつくはずもないのに、思わず夢中で追いかけてしまいます。
赤ちゃんイルカがお母さんのおっぱいを飲みながら泳いでいるのも見ました。
興奮して叫んで何度海水を飲んだことか・・(笑)
今思い出しても あの感動が甦ります。
それにしても ガイドの縄田さんにはお世話になりました。
海に入ってる時は、上記のように興奮して泳ぎ回ってる私達に絶えず気をつけてくれ、時には 潜ってイルカの写真をとったり、私達の写真をとってくれたり、イルカの来そうな方向に引っ張って行ってくれたり・・
帰りに連れて行ってくれた、縄田さんお薦めのビーチのグラデーションの美しい海の色も感動ものでした。
同じようなツアーはたくさんありますが、この縄田さんのツアーに参加してよかった!と全員一致しました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was looking forward to seeing the bright red lava flowing into the sea at Kilauea Volcano, but since the earthquake in March, the lava flow has stopped, and the red lava can only be seen from a helicopter. The cost is a bit high, but since it was a special trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I splurged and participated with my wife.
It was my first time in a helicopter, and I was a bit nervous, but the view from above was amazing. The volcanic rock, the red lava, and the flowing waterfalls were all incredibly satisfying.
キラウエア火山 真っ赤な溶岩が海に流れ落ちる様子を期待していましたが、3月の震災以降溶岩流出が止まり、赤い溶岩は ヘリコプターで上空からしか見えないとの事、費用は少々お高いが折角のハワイ島旅行、奮発して妻と参加しました。
ヘリは初めてでおっかなびっくりでしたが上空からの眺めは素晴らしく、火山の岩肌、赤い溶岩、滝の流れ 大変満足しました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Kate
Crew was friendly, snorkeling was great! The pictures on the site ring true to the experience had.
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Debra N. from Iowa
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is a first time visitor to the Big Island. The views were spectacular! Take many pictures in flight as the DVD of the flight does not capture everything you see and ask alot of questions about what you are seeing. For me, it was worth the money! The staff were great!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Kim McMahon
This was the most fun we had in Hawaii! We snorkeled and jumped off a 20' plus cliff! While snorkeling, about 100 spinner dolphins decided to join us and got close enough some people could touch them! Absolutely awesome!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 小春
We participated as a family of four, including our children (ages 4 and 2). The price is honestly high, but it was a valuable tour.
As of November 2011, the volcano was in a state of calm, so we couldn't see the flowing lava, but we were able to see red magma and smoke from the cracks in the earth. It was great to see the different landscapes of the island from the air, including near waterfalls, the ocean, and land with varying climates.
By the way, our original reservation date was canceled due to bad weather after checking in on-site. Since we had some flexibility in our schedule, we were able to change it to a later date and participate without any issues. If you make a reservation, I recommend booking for the first half of your arrival in Hawaii and setting aside an extra day as a backup.
I had hoped for a Japanese-speaking pilot for our weekday reservation, but unfortunately, the guidance was in English. Honestly, I didn't understand most of the explanations, but I enjoyed the scenery. If there had been a Japanese guide, I might have enjoyed it even more. That's the only disappointment.
夫婦+子ども(4歳、2歳)の4人で参加しました。
価格は正直高いですが、価値のあるツアーでした。
2011年11月現在は火山も小康状態ということで
流れる溶岩をみることはできませんでしたが、
大地の切れ目から見える赤いマグマ、煙をみることができ、
島内遊覧も滝の近くや海や陸、気候の違う大地を空からみることができて良かったです。
ちなみに、当初の予約日は天候不良のため、現地チェックイン後に催行中止になりました。
日程に余裕があったので、後日に変更して無事参加できました。
予約される場合は、ハワイ島到着日前半に予約をして
予備日を一日設けておくのをお勧めします。
平日予約で日本人パイロット希望でしたが、残念ながら英語案内でした。
正直説明はほとんどわかりませんでしたが、景色は楽しめました。
日本語ガイドだったらもっと楽しめたのかもしれませんね。
そこだけ残念です。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was surprised to find dolphins as soon as we went out to sea. Once we entered the water, I could hear the dolphins' calls, and I was deeply moved to see them swimming close by and in groups. On the way back, a mother and baby dolphin swam right next to our boat, allowing us to see wild dolphins up close.
Additionally, both the captain of the boat and the local Japanese guide were very kind, and we had a wonderful time.
海に出てすぐにイルカを見つけることが出来てびっくりしました。海に入るとイルカの鳴き声が聞こえ、自分の近くを泳いで行ったり、群れで泳いでいる姿を間近で見れたり、とっても感動しました。帰りも船のすぐ横を親子のイルカが一緒に泳いでいたりと本当にすぐ近くに野生のイルカを見ることが出来ます。
また船のキャプテンも現地日本人ガイドの方もとっても親切で、楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Wanda and Keith
This was an amazing Luau.. WOW! Can't say enough about it. The food was amazing, the entertainment, the entire night. We opted for preferred seating so we were escorted right in, greeted with a fresh flower lei and had our picture taken. That was just the start of a truly fantastic evening. It was held near the ocean at the King Kamehameha Hotel within view of the Ahuena Heiau. The Ahu'ena Heiau is the religious temple that served Kamehameha the Great when he returned to the Big Island in 1812. The show after dinner was spectacular, hard to describe with words.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/25 |
Reviewed by: STO
I booked a half-day tour with Na'alapa Stables.
I had some anxiety since I had no experience with horseback riding, but I was able to ride without any problems.
The guide gave instructions in English, but they taught us horseback riding using simple words and gestures, so even beginners quickly got used to it.
Along the way, we enjoyed the breathtaking views of Waipi'o Valley, and the course was varied, including riding through the river.
Waipi'o Valley is worth seeing just for the views, but I highly recommend the horseback riding tour.
If there's one downside, it was that the meeting point was hard to find. We happened to stumble upon it. It would be better if it were easier to locate.
ナアラパ・ステープルズの半日ツアーを申し込みました。
乗馬未経験だったので、不安はありましたが、問題なく乗ることができました。
ガイドさんの指示は英語なんですが、簡単な単語と身振り手振りで乗馬を教えてくれたので、未経験者でもすぐに慣れました。
そして、道中、ワイピオ渓谷の絶景を楽しむことができるとともに、川の中を馬で進むなど、コースもバラエティに富んでいました。
ワイピオ渓谷は見るだけでも値打ちがありますが、乗馬での観光は非常にお勧めできます。
1つだけ難があるとすれば、集合場所がわかりにくかったところですね。我々は偶然にたどりつけました。そこが分かりやすいともっといいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/21 |
Reviewed by: tommy
I took medication in advance, but I ended up getting seasick and feeding the fish a lot. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the dolphins played with us, and I was satisfied to swim with them. Those who are used to the sea were diving and swimming together. For those who are not good at swimming, it might be a little scary at first, but there were two staff members supporting the six participants, so it was okay.
事前に薬を飲んだのですが、船酔いしてお魚にたくさんエサをあげてしまいました。。しかし、期待以上にイルカが一緒に遊んでくれて、イルカと泳げて満足です。海に慣れている方は潜って一緒に泳いでいました。泳ぎが得意でない方は、はじめ少し怖いかもしれませんが、参加者6人に対してスタッフが2名でサポートしてくれるので大丈夫でした。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/16 |
Reviewed by: しんのすけ
I was truly moved to see a manta ray up close like that! It came so close that it felt like it was about to touch my body, making it an unforgettable experience. Thank you very much.
あんなに近くでマンタを見れるなんて本当に感動しました!今にも身体に触りそうな所まできてくれて忘れられない体験になりました。ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Diana
This cruise was totally awesome! We were able to snorkel at three different locations and the marine life was great, saw turtles and lots of fish. On the way back we saw a huge pod of spinner dolphins. My husband and I had a fantastic time, will definitely do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I can't speak English, so the reconfirmation phone call was a hassle, but the activities were very enjoyable!
I got to glide at high speed and saw both dolphins and whales!
英語がしゃべれないから、リコンファームの電話が厄介ですが、アクティビティは非常に面白いですよ~
猛スピードで滑走、イルカもクジラも見れました~
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/12 |
Reviewed by: tamiyo
I participated for the first time in Hawaii.
On the first day of our honeymoon, right after arriving in Hawaii, we headed to Kailua-Kona by rental car for parasailing. Our excitement skyrocketed instantly! We chose the deluxe course at a height of 244 meters, and the view from up there was absolutely breathtaking. Surrounded by the endless blue sky and ocean, we kept saying, "This is amazing!" It was truly a sight to behold.
While flying, the boat would turn and drop down close to the water's surface several times, adding to the fun. We went in jeans and T-shirts, but if you wear a swimsuit and say you're okay with getting wet, they will lower you down to where your feet touch the water. The rapid ascents and descents were quite thrilling, making it not just a scenic experience but also an exciting attraction! If you're feeling a bit apprehensive, I think you can still enjoy it at the lowest height. Even the middle height we chose felt quite high, so I wonder what the top height would be like... I would definitely like to try it again if I have the chance!
One thing to be cautious about is the safety checks at the reception and on the boat. If you're not confident in your English, it might feel a bit challenging, but especially regarding the instructions on "not touching the equipment" and "how to fasten the belt," I think it's important to confirm until you fully understand, even if you have to use gestures. The guide didn't speak Japanese, but explained everything carefully in English. They will teach you as many times as needed if you don't understand something. It's crucial not to just casually respond with "OK."
Once on the boat, you'll quickly find yourself in the middle of the ocean, and when you're ready, you'll soar into the sky... If you prepare yourself mentally to avoid panicking once you're up there, I believe anyone can enjoy it safely!
初めてのハワイで参加しました。
ハネムーン初日、ハワイ到着後すぐにレンタカーでカイルアコナに向かい、パラセイリングへ。ここで一気にテンションMAXになってしまいました☆★
高さ244mのデラックスコースを選びましたが、空から見る景色は本当に本当に絶景で、どこまでも広がる青い空と海の中で、二人でただただ「すごいねぇ」を連発していました。まさに息をのむような光景だったと思います。
飛んでいる間は、何度かボートが曲がったり、高度を海面スレスレまで下げたりして楽しませてくれます。
私たちはジーパン&Tシャツでいったのですが、水着を着ていて「濡れるの(WET)OKだ」と言えば、足が水につくぐらいまで下げてくれるようです。急上昇&急降下はけっこうスリリングなので、景色だけじゃなくアトラクションとしてもかなり魅力的でした!!
もし、「ちょっと怖いかな…」と思うようであれば、一番低い高度でも十分楽しめると思います。私たちの選んだ真ん中のでもかなりの高度だと感じたので、一番上だとどんな感じなのか…。また機会があれば、是非チャレンジしてみたいです!!
注意した方が良いのは、受付時とボートの上での安全確認です。英語に自信のない方はちょっと難しく感じるかもしれませんが、特にボート上で言われる「金具をさわらないこと」と「ベルトの締め方」については、ゼスチャー交じりでも良いので、納得できるまでしっかり確認をした方が良いと思います。
ガイドの方は日本語はできませんが、英語で丁寧に説明してくれました。こちらが理解できていないことは、何度でも教えてくれます。大切なのは、決して適当に「OK」と返事をしてしまわないことだと思います。
ボートに乗るとあっという間に海の真ん中に出て、準備ができれば一気に空の上…上にあがってから急にパニックにならないよう、落ち着いて心の準備をしておけば、誰でも安全に楽しめると思います!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/11 |
Reviewed by: tamiyo
I participated in this for the first time in Hawaii.
There are various snorkeling tours, and I was really torn, but choosing the raft boat this time was a great decision!
We set off with about 10 guests and 2 guides!! Right from the start, the speed and excitement were incredible!!! We raced over the waves, and it was so refreshing☆
At first, I was a bit worried it might be scary, but once I got on, it was surprisingly stable. Even though the driver maneuvered quite roughly (which was part of the fun), it was more manageable than I expected. The boat tilting during turns and sudden stops was really enjoyable!
The other participants were travelers from Europe and Mexico, and they were all mature couples. I was a bit surprised to see people who looked to be in their 50s and 60s wearing swimsuits and joining such an exciting tour. It was really impressive how active they were! I think there's no need to worry about it being "scary" at all!
The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was truly beautiful, with clear water and lots of different kinds of fish! We had plenty of time, and the fruit we had during the break was delicious☆ On the way to and from the snorkeling spot, we encountered a pod of dolphins swimming right next to and below us, and we also visited lava caves… it was a tour filled with fun, and it went by in a flash!!
I highly recommend this activity for both first-timers to Hawaii and repeat visitors!!!! I definitely want to do it again in Hawaii☆★
初めてのハワイで参加しました。
シュノーケルツアーはいろいろあって、すごく迷いましたが、今回のラフトボートは大正解でした!
10名程度の客と2名のガイドで出発!!…直後からすごいスピード&迫力で大興奮!!!波の上を跳ねるように駆け抜けていって、とっても爽快でした☆
最初はちょっと怖いかなぁという心配もあったのですが、乗ってみたら意外な安定感で、運転手がけっこう荒い操縦をしても(楽しませるための演出ですが)思いのほか大丈夫でした。曲がるときや急ブレーキでボートが傾くのも、すごく楽しかった!
一緒に参加したのはヨーロッパやメキシコからの旅行者で、みんな熟年の夫婦の方ばかりでした。50~60歳以上と思われる方々が、水着を着てこんなエキサイティングなツアーに参加するなんて、本当にアクティブだなぁとちょっとビックリ。
それぐらいのツアーなので、「怖いかも」という心配はいらないと思います!
ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングは、本当に水がキレイでいろんな種類の魚がたくさん見れました!時間もたっぷりあって、休憩で食べたフルーツが美味しかった☆
シュノーケリングスポットへの往復の間には、イルカの群れがよってきてすぐ横や下を泳いだり、溶岩洞窟を見に行ったり…楽しみいっぱいで、あっという間の満足ツアーでした!!
ハワイが初めてという方にも、リピーターの方にも、超オススメのアクティビティです!!!!
私も是非またハワイで、もう一回行きたい☆★
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/11 |
Reviewed by: chiaki
It was difficult to catch up because the dolphins swam so fast, but when I stopped, they would come towards me instead... I could also hear the dolphins making their "quee-quee" sounds.
I was so focused on swimming with the dolphins that I completely forgot I was in the ocean, and I panicked a bit when it was time to get in. However, thanks to the wetsuit, I was able to float, so it wasn't a problem even though I'm not a very strong swimmer.
I discovered a stingray, and I was able to go snorkeling there too!
The boat ride to the spot was fast, and that alone was fun. The wind felt great~♪
I had a valuable experience! Thank you, Nawata-san!
泳ぎが速くて、追いつこうと泳ぐのが大変でしたが、
止まっていると、逆に向こうから向かってきてくれたり・・・
「キューキュー」とイルカの鳴声も聞くことができました。
イルカと泳げる事に頭がいっぱいで、「海」で泳ぐ事が頭になく、いざ海に入るという時慌ててしまいました。でもウェットスーツのおかげで浮いていられるので、泳ぎがそれ程得意でない私でも問題なかったです。
エイを発見して、そこでもシュノーヶリングすることもできました!
ポイントに行くまでのボートもスピードが出て、それだけでも楽しかったです。風が気持ち良かった~♪
貴重な経験が出来ました!縄田さん、お世話になりました!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
First, my mother, who was given a shell lei at the reception, looked very happy. In addition to the pleasure of dining outdoors while feeling the setting sun, we waited for the food to be prepared while observing the traditional Hawaiian oven, the imu, up close. We also experienced Hawaiian food culture, such as poi, and watched hula and Tahitian dances unfold right in front of us. It was all a first experience for my mother, and her eyes were sparkling with excitement. Even though she doesn't understand English, it seemed like she had a wonderful time, and I was really glad to see her enjoying it.
まず受付でシェルレイをかけてもらった母は大変嬉しそうにしていました。
野外で沈み行く夕日を感じながら食事をする気持ちよさに加え、ハワイ古来のオーブン「イム」を間近で見学しながら出来あがりを待ち、ポイなどのハワイの食文化にも触れ、目の前で繰り広げられるフラやタヒチアンの踊り、全てが初体験の母は目がキラキラしていました。英語が分からない母でもとても楽しんでくれたようで、その様子をそばでみれたのが嬉しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Kim & Steve
My husband and I loved this zipline adventure. We loved Hawaii but this just made the trip perfect. I had never done it before (my husband had) and to be honest I will a little bit scared but as soon as we started I had so much fun. Our guides were amazing. So fun, friendly and careful. We participated along with a family of 5 (3 children and their parents). They had so much fun too! I HIGHLY recommend everyone try this. The lines are safe, the views are spectacular and it will really make your vacation special!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Tanya W
This trip was worth every penny and more. The guide, Garry, was knowledgeable and went beyond to find all the birds on our list and spent extra time helping all see them. Guide, John, knew every native plant I asked about growing among the beautiful lava path. The tour was like being part of a scene from an Indiana Jones movie. Will be back to do the other NWR ecotour since I loved it so much.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Tanya W
Overall, this was fun.The main guide was knowledgeable and really knew his constellations. One negative was they should have had the single guy sit by the guide and let my husband & I sit together.They both ended up yelling to each other across the aisle over me on the drive back.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/04 |
Reviewed by: teamringo
The photos on the website were exactly as they appeared. The seabed was densely covered with coral reefs, and there were plenty of fish. I visited other snorkeling points as well, but I felt that this spot had exceptionally high visibility, possibly due to the lack of sand being stirred up. The depth was not too deep, so I felt safe swimming. There was also a lot of time to swim freely. About an hour before lunch and several minutes after lunch. I was very satisfied. Above all, the BBQ for lunch was delicious! The meal was a hamburger buffet, where you could enjoy freshly grilled beef patties, fresh sliced tomatoes, onions, pickles, and more, all piled into buns as you liked. It was so delicious that I ended up eating two. The staff were very kind, and during the explanation of safety precautions, they provided a written document in Japanese, which made it easy to understand without any confusion. Thank you to all the staff. I highly recommend this to those who haven't participated yet.
HPに載っている写真のイメージそのままでした。
海底にはサンゴ礁がびっしり。魚もたくさん。
他のシュノーケルポイントにも行きましたが、ここのポイントは、砂の巻き上げがないせいか、透明度が非常に高いと感じました。深さも深くなく安心して泳ぐことが出来ました。
自由に泳ぐことが出来る時間も非常に多かったです。
昼食前に1時間程度、昼食後に数十分。大満足です。
何よりも、昼食のBBQの美味しい事!!
内容は、ハンバーガーブッフェで、
その場で網焼きされたビーフパティや、新鮮なスライストマト、オニオン、ピクルス等を好きなだけバンズに挟んで食すスタイル。あまりに美味しくて2つ食べてしまいました。
スタッフの方も大変優しくて、注意事項の説明の際には、
日本語の書面を渡して下さり、戸惑うことなく理解出来ました。
スタッフのみなさんありがとうございました。
そして、まだ参加されていない方には、オススメです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/01 |
Reviewed by: TT
Out of this world. It was a bit scary how high it was. However, there was a sense of security, including the staff's response.
アウトオブザワールド。ちょっと怖いくらいの高さ。でも、スタッフの対応を含めた安心感はありました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Danny Morgan
We enjoyed the trip and tour very much. Leo was very nice and very informing about all the sites.
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/27 |
Reviewed by: John Johnson
I took the doors off flight and I was totally amazed.
This is the best experience you could even imagine.
Ranks equal to or even better than riding my Harley through the Rocky mountains in Colorado.
Of coarse you can tell that I highly recommend this flight and especially with the doors off.
The pilot on my flight (Dillon) (hope I spelled your name right) was skilled and competent and ready to answer all questions with knowledge and completness.
Just do it!!! A. L. (John) Johnson Englewood CO
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/26 |
Reviewed by: jun-co
When I came to the Big Island, I had decided to go for a dolphin swim, so I was really looking forward to it!
First, I was super excited to encounter a manta ray! Seeing it swim slowly underwater and looking at it head-on was truly impressive!
When the captain said, "Dolphins!" and pointed in that direction, dolphins jumped! I waited eagerly for the boat to stop… and then we went into the water! As I swam towards the sound of the dolphins, the underwater scene became so joyful when I spotted them! Everyone was swimming happily! I was lucky to see a mother dolphin with her baby too!
Even friends who were new to dolphin swimming enjoyed it a lot, thanks to our guide, Mr. Nawata, who taught us everything. Thank you!!
After getting off the boat, they took us to a beautiful white sand beach and recommended a delicious lunch spot. It was truly a fun experience.
If I come back to the Big Island, I definitely want to join this tour again.
Mr. Nawata, I look forward to it!
ハワイ島に来たらドルフィンスイムと決めていたので、
すっごく楽しみにしてました~♪
まず最初マンタに出会えて大興奮でした~!!
海の中ゆっくり泳ぐ姿と、真正面から見るマンタは
大迫力っ!
船長が「ドルフィーン!」と言う方向を見ると
イルカがジャンプ~!
ワクワクしながらボートが停泊するのを待ち…
海の中へ!
イルカの声が聞こえてくる方向へ泳ぎ、
イルカが見えてくると海の中がハッピーに~♪
皆、嬉しそうに泳いでるんですよ~♪
子連れのイルカもいてラッキーでした!
ドルフィンスイムが初めてのお友達も
ガイドの縄田さんが教えてくれたので、
とっても楽しめたそうです
ありがとうございます!!
ボートを降りた後も、
すっごい素敵な白砂ビーチに連れて行ってくれたり
美味しいランチの店を教えてくれたり
本当に楽しかったです。
またハワイ島に来たらぜひこのツアーに
参加したいです。
縄田さんその時はよろしくおねがいしま~す!
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
At first, I was scared because the manta rays were so close, but I got used to it!
I thought something was bumping into my face, and when I looked closely, it was a huge amount of plankton?! It was amazing!
Even though there were so many, the two manta rays quickly devoured them all!
The view of the sunset in front of the office is beautiful! ☆
マンタが近くてはじめは怖かったけど、慣れました!
顔にプツプツとなにかあたるなぁ~って思ってよく見たら大量のプランクトン?!?!すごかった~
大量にいたのに2匹のマンタがあっという間に食べ尽くしてしまいました~
事務所の前は、サンセットがきれいですよ~☆
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/21 |
Reviewed by: horry
On October 18, my husband and I participated in the tour.
Mr. Nawata picked us up at the hotel, and before boarding the boat, we fitted our fins and wet suits in case it got cold, and then we set sail!!
The boat felt more like a banana boat, allowing us to enjoy it safely while straddling the edge. I usually get seasick, but it was so much fun like a banana boat that I didn't feel sick at all. Before we set off, the captain, who resembled George Clooney and spoke Japanese well, gave us ginger candy for motion sickness. It was delicious.
About 15 minutes after departure, we quickly spotted a pod of dolphins!! We went ahead to where the dolphins were likely to be, and each of us was given a floatation stick. Mr. Nawata and two local young men joined us in the water, which made us feel safe.
We were lucky that day, as we encountered countless dolphins during all four entries!! My husband was satisfied swimming alongside the pod of dolphins. When I stayed still, a group of dolphins swam straight towards me, and I almost bumped into one. I could also hear the dolphins' squeaks!! There were baby dolphins too, and they were very cute.
Finally, we were taken to a spot where mantas were present, and we were fortunate to see a large one that day!!
We heard from other boats that there were whales, so we waited at that point for about 15 minutes, but they didn't come up to the surface. It seems that whales usually don't arrive in Hawaii until October, but this year, some have come early. They say that in January, you can see them almost every day, so I plan to try again in January!!
Since we were the only Japanese couple on this tour, Mr. Nawata guided us closely, and it was a very satisfying experience. On the way back, he also recommended restaurants and beaches that weren't listed in the guidebook. We actually visited as many as we could within our time☆ All of them were wonderful!!
Thanks to this experience, we made great memories. Thank you very much. I plan to participate again when I come back to the Big Island!!
10月18日に夫婦で参加しました。
縄田さんにホテルまで迎えに来て頂き、ボートに乗る前に足ヒレと寒かった場合のウェットスーツのサイズ合わせをし、いざ出港!!
船はボートといった感じで縁にまたがって安全なバナナボートのように楽しめます。私は船酔いしやすいのですが、バナナボートのようで楽しくて、全く酔いませんでした。一応、出港前にジョージクルーニー似の日本語が上手な船長さんが酔い止めのジンジャーキャンディーをくれます。美味しかったです。
出港15分ぐらいで、早くもイルカの群れを発見!!イルカが来るだろうところに先回りして、ボートの縁から海へ☆浮くための棒も一人1本くれますし、縄田さんと現地の若い男の子2人、合計三人が一緒に海に入ってくれるので安心です。
この日は運が良く、4回のエントリーすべて、数えきれないほどのイルカさんに会うことができました!!夫はイルカの群れと並んで泳いで満足そうでした。私は動かずにいたらイルカの群れがまっすぐ向かってきて、イルカと顔があたりそうでした。キューキューというイルカの鳴き声も聞くことができました!!子供イルカもいて、とても可愛らしかったです。
最後にマンタがいるところにも連れて行って頂き、マンタも運良くこの日は1匹大きなのがいました!!
クジラがいると他の船から連絡があったそうで、そのポイントで15分ぐらい待機しましたが、海面に上がってきませんでした。クジラは例年10月にはまだハワイには来ていないそうで、今年は来るのが早く数匹もう来てるそうです。1月には毎日のように見れるらしいので、次回は1月にトライしようと思います!!
今回は日本人が私たち夫婦だけだったこともあり、付きっきりで縄田さんにガイドして頂き、大満足のツアーでした。
また帰りの車ではレストランや、ビーチなどガイドブックには載っていないお勧めのところを教えて下さいました。実際に時間の許す限り行って来ました☆どこもすばらしく良かったです!!
おかげ様でとても良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。またハワイ島に来るときに参加しようと思います!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
WOW is all I can say. Took the kids and the wife to this tour, and we are from a landlocked state, so all kinds of any sea critters are new to us...but nothing, and I mean nothing could have beat getting an eyeful of the mantas gliding all around so close up. The kids went wild for it, and even my wife wasn't scared a bit. Overall it was truly a great experience, and one I would tell others to for sure try out. Families will love it and I even saw some single people just out enjoying the trip as well. Its really for everyone
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/18 |
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Thank you for participating in the helicopter tour of the Big Island with your family. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Big Island from the helicopter.
Regarding the Japanese-speaking pilot, please note that while we can take requests, we cannot guarantee it. We appreciate your understanding in case we are unable to accommodate your preference.
We hope to see you again on the Big Island.
Mahalo!
この度はハワイ島のヘリコプターツアーにご家族でご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ヘリコプターからの眺めならではのハワイ島の迫力のある景色をお楽しみいただけたようで大変嬉しく思っております。
日本語パイロットにつきましてはリクエストいただいても確約ではございません。ご希望に添えないこともございますのでご了承いただけると幸いです。
それではまたハワイ島にお越しください。
マハロ!