Reviewed by: Lval
As a parent of 7 year old twins, who seeks out kid friendly activities, I’m so grateful I chose this show. This was their first show since COVID. They offered a selection of kid friendly food which I appreciated. The rest of the food was amazing and the drinks were delicious! Now to the entertainment. This group of performers were so enthusiastic that the captured my kids attention the whole time. The story they told was beautiful. My kids were doing their best to follow the dancers moves and the waitstaff were so kind to compliment them. The fire dancer at the end got a standing ovation! From the music and performers to the food and staff, they all exceeded any expectations! Well done!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/14 |
Reviewed by: JC1
Awesome experience. Our tour guide Justin was the best!!
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/19 |
Reviewed by: David Embrey
Awana was awesome. He did a great job from the start by getting out group of 20 together in one van. His knowledge of the island’s as well as the big island was extensive. Never a dull moment he kept us laughing and taught us a great deal. All stops were as promised. Would do the tour again
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Kim
We saw a variety of humpback groups, including a mother with a very curious calf. We even saw one breech a few times! Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Took a lot of questions from the group. We also saw a group of manta rays on our way back to shore! My 4 year old had as equally good time as his grandparents. Would definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Aaron
We knew that we wanted to visit the Waipio Valley and this was a great way to experience it. The hosts were great and very knowledgeable. We were both beginners at riding and the instruction was simple and easy. We had a great ride. Highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Kaiya Cruz
This was one of the highlights when mt boyfriend and I visited Hawaii. The crew staff was amazing and very friendly. We ended up being the only two people on the sail boat so it was nice to have it all to ourselves. Would totally do it again!
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Happy Customer
We had a great time, our guide was super-nice, and we learned a lot about the flora and fauna of the island, as well as farming in different micro-climates.
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/08 |
Reviewed by: mormr
Another wonderful snorkel trip with these folks. Great attention to detail, safety & passenger enjoyment.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/22 |
Reviewed by: ぽんであやこ
I heard that you can see almost 100% of them, and I really did! However, dolphins are incredibly fast! Haha. It's obvious, but they are super quick, and I had a hard time taking pictures! So, I recommend using a GoPro or something to record videos and then cutting clips from those!
ほぼ100パーセント見れるとのことでしたが本当に見れました!ただイルカってすごく早い!笑。当たり前ですがめちゃくちゃ早くて写真とるの苦労しました!なのでgoproなどで動画とっといてその動画の切り出しの方がおすすめです!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Carol
It was a unique experience. Rich, our tour guide was very informative. We learned a lot about the history of the island of Hawaii as he drove us to different must see locations like the cave, water falls, historic sites. We also learned about plants, volcanoes, fissures, and stars in a day! We saw nebula, galaxies, a couple of satellites, shooting stars and learned about so many other stars in our constellation! It was very educational! Really appreciated it a lot!
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| Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Mickie
This is a wonderful whale watching tour. The crew is super knowledgeable and entertaining. We spotted a bunch of whales and had a great time. We would highly recommend this tour! Sam and Ryan are awesome!
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Whale Watch cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and got to see so many Humpbacks. We also appreciate your comments about our crew (we have to agree, Captains Sam and Ryan are both great guys, and we're honored they choose to work with us).
We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you next time you're in "our neighborhood"!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Mark Dyre
The guide was very informative and showed us all of the unique characteristics of the valley. Would take the tour again and it was a lot of fun for all eight of us.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Mrs Jones
Our captain and Amy were Amazing! We saw so many schools of spinner dolphins. Amy told us when to look and where to see some amazing things. They let us enjoy our ride and even almost got to see a whale, it got away. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Private Glassbottom Reef Tour (up to 24 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Mrs Jones
Nick, Liz and the other girl whos name I can't remember were amazing! They accommodated all our needs and beyond. Sea Quest is awesome. They charged my phone for me while we went out, because my battery was almost dead. Came back and had 74%. Thanks so much to our Captain, our mermaids lol and the rest of the amazing team, for an amazing time and for an unforgettable memory
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Mohana
Enjoyed this last minute booking that we did for the sunset watch extremely friendly staff and good service. A must do things for families visiting Hawaii for the first time. Great information was provided during this trip. All women's team did a wonderful job.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Mel Lee
What an awesome experience that was well worth every penny. Kaleo was a authentic, personable, and knowledgeable tour guide, who was born and raised in the valley. He shared not only the history of the sacred valley, but also stories of his childhood and information on the local wildlife. The tour met at the art gallery, where there are restrooms and parking (and yummy ice cream). From there everyone gets in a van as Kaleo drives the group down to the back of the valley, an area off limits to the general public. The views are incredible from the top to the bottom and back.
Thank for your 5 star review. The windows on the van have been removed for a richer experience. Mahalo Gary
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Karen R
The views were beautiful, the guide was very friendly And the ride was fun! We highly recommend to anyone! Thank you fir a wonderful time!
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Marcia from Alaska
I have brought my exchange students to the Big Island for 3 years and this was my first tour of Waipio. Kaleho our tour guy, being a life long local in the valley was filled with information about the history, biology and legends of this incredibly beautiful valley. So many stories and a safe comfortable tour. There is no glass in the windows in the 4 wheel drive passenger van so lots of airflow in the van. And he keeps a row empty between passengers. Everyone wears masks and sanitizes.
Also the store where you meet up has amazing art, books, music and incredible ice cream!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Alison
The ranch that this tour went through was absolutely breath taking and this experience surpassed any expectations I had. The views and the landscape were so amazing as well as the tour guide and other member on the ranch! The tour was so personable and he catered it so well for us. This was such an amazing adventure that everyone needs to experience!!!
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/03 |
Reviewed by: aaz
We participated as a mother-daughter duo with no snorkeling experience. My mother is in her 60s. Initially, we joined with the mindset that just seeing dolphins from the boat would be enough, but once we set off, we were encouraged by our guide to go into the water. My mother, who can hardly swim, used a float, but the guide skillfully led us, and she was incredibly moved to see the dolphins from the best spot. I was impressed by the professionalism of the guide. Not only was the encounter rate with dolphins high, but the guide also kept track of the participants' names and how much they were enjoying themselves, even while wearing snorkeling gear. This was amidst many other tours. It was truly amazing. Although it was more active than other tours, the love for dolphins from our guide shone through. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves dolphins.
シュノーケリング経験のない母娘で参加しました。母は60代です。
当初は船の上からイルカを観れるだけでもという気持ちで参加しましたが、いざ出発するとガイドの方の勢いに後押しされ海の中へ。ろくに泳げない母は浮を借りながらですが、ガイドさんがしっかりと誘導してくれたので一番の特等席でイルカを観られたと大変感動していました。ガイドさんのプロの仕事はこういうものか。と感銘を受けました。イルカとの遭遇率のみならず、シュノーケリングを着けた上からでもツアー参加者の名前と楽しめているかをしっかりと把握してくれます。他ツアーが沢山入り混じる中でです。本当に凄い。他のツアーよりもアクティブでしたが、イルカを愛するガイドさんの愛が伝わってきました。イルカ好きには何度でもおすすめ出来ます。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/15 |
Reviewed by: だだだ
The location of the office was difficult to find even with the navigation, but a juice shop along the way gave me detailed directions, so I was able to arrive. We descended a steep slope in a 4WD vehicle to the valley floor, rode friendly horses across the river in Waipi'o Valley, and passed through the forest. It was safe, and the saddle cushion was good, so my legs (groin) didn't hurt too much. However, the horses' speeds varied, and I couldn't keep up with the guide, so I missed out on some explanations in the second half, which was disappointing. I guess it's difficult to match the pace with horses...
事務所の場所がナビでも分かりにくかったですが 途中のジュース屋さんが詳しく教えてくれたので到着できました。急斜面を4駆で谷底に降りて フレンドリーな馬たちに乗ってワイピオ渓谷の川をわたったり、森の中を抜けたり、安全にでき鞍のクッションがいいのかそんなに足(股間)も痛くなかったです。ただ馬の速度がまちまちでガイドさんについていけず、後半は離れてしまって説明が聞き取れず残念。馬さんなので歩調を合わせるのは難しいのかな・・・
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: ノースウーマン
We participated in the early morning plan. The guides taught us patiently, and even as a couple in our 50s who were kayaking for the first time, we were able to fully enjoy the waters of Hawaii. We didn't have the chance to look for dolphins, but we had a wonderful time snorkeling and seeing beautiful fish. The guide took various photos for us, and we received them later, which turned out to be a lovely collection of memories. Thank you very much.
早朝プランに参加しました。
カヤックが初めての50代夫婦の私達に、丁寧に教えてくださり、私達でもカヤックでハワイの海を満喫することができました。
私達にイルカを探す余裕はありませんでしたが、シュノーケリングで綺麗な魚達を見ることができ、とても楽しい時間となりました。
ガイドさんが、いろいろな写真を撮ってくださり、あとで送ってもらえたので、沢山の写真が素敵な思い出となりました。
ありがとうございます。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/10 |
Reviewed by: あああ
The staff was generally kind and good, but I think the tour would be tough unless you have native-level English skills. Normally, drinks other than alcohol were all-you-can-drink, and chips were served. There were about 30 people, and there were no Japanese people at all.
普通に親切でいいスタッフでしたが、ツアー自体ネイティブ並みの英語力じゃないときついと思います。普通に、飲み物はアルコール以外は飲み放題でチップスが出ました。30人くらいいて日本人は一切いませんでした。
アロハ、
フィードバックをいただき、レビューをしていただきありがとうございます。次回の島への訪問の際に、ぜひもう一度お試しいただければと思います。それまで、ア・フイ・ホウ!
Aloha,
Thanks for your feedback and taking the time to review us. We hope you'll give us another try on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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| Packages: | 14:00出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: まりん
I saw a manta tour on a TV program about the Big Island of Hawaii. After seeing those impressive scenes, I thought I would definitely join a manta tour when I visited the Big Island. This time, I was greeted by a Japanese woman who provided clear guidance. The manta tour instructor was a handsome half-Japanese guy who spoke a mix of Gifu and Nagoya dialects. (He mentioned that his mother is from Nagoya and he lived in Japan until elementary school.) We took quite a boat ride from the port to the manta point, but we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset along the way. Once we arrived at the point, we quickly put on our masks and snorkels and jumped into the sea. Holding onto a square rubber boat about the size of two tatami mats, I peered into the water and saw small fish gathering around the light. After waiting for a while, a manta appeared at the seabed about 10 meters deep. The manta swam into the light, allowing us to see it well. After that, one or two more mantas passed by. One manta even swam close to our boat, and I was moved by its impressive presence. Even in Hawaii, March can be a bit chilly, so a wetsuit was necessary.
以前TV番組でハワイ島のマンタツアーを見ました。その迫力あるシーンを見てハワイ島に行ったら絶対マンタツアーに参加しようと思っていました。今回は」出迎えは日本人の女性で分かりやすく案内してくれました。マンターツアーのインストラクターは岐阜弁と名古屋弁が混ざったイントネーションの日本語を話すハーフのイケメンでした。(お母さんが名古屋出身で本人は小学校まで日本に住んでいたとのこと)港からマンタポイントまで結構船に乗りましたが途中きれいなサンセットを堪能することができました。ポイントに着くとマスクとシュノーケルを着けて直ぐに海に飛び込みました。2畳ほどの大きさのある正方形のゴムボートに掴り、海中を覗くとライトの光に小魚の群れが集まってきました。しばらく待っていると水深10メートルくらいの海底にマンタが1枚現れました。ライトの光が当たる場所にマンタが入りよく見ることが出来ました。その後も1枚2枚とマンタが通り過ぎて行きました。その中で私たちのボートの近くまでマンタが泳いで来て、その迫力に感動しました。ハワイと言えども3月は少し寒いので、ウエットスーツは必要でした。
Thank you for joining us.
I see that intonation was a Nagoya and Gifu dialect.
Please come back to meet Manta and our cheerful staff again; we look forward to seeing you.
Mahalo!
ご参加ありがとうございます。
あのイントネーションは名古屋と岐阜訛りだったんですか、なるほどです。
マンタと陽気なスタッフにぜひまた会いに来てください、お待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Joyb
Awesome awesome awesome. We had a volcano tour on 3/8/20 with Mike. He was the best. He was especially good with our very inquisitive grandson. He was knowledgeable also!!!! He was great great great!!!!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Lee
My husband and I participated with our 5-year-old child. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to reach the snorkeling spot, but the waves are quite high, so I think it's essential for those who are prone to motion sickness to take anti-nausea medication. On the way to our destination, we even saw whales, which got our child very excited.
At first, our 5-year-old was scared of snorkeling, but there was a bodyboard-like device with a transparent section, and they enjoyed peeking through it. The sea was also very beautiful, and our family was extremely satisfied. This is definitely a tour we would like to participate in again.
夫、5歳の子どもと参加しました。
30〜40分かけてシュノーケリングスポットに行きますが、波がかなり高く乗り物酔いしやすい方は酔い止め薬必須だと思います。
目的地まで行く間も鯨が見えたりと子ども大興奮でした。
シュノーケリングは5歳の子どもは最初は怖がっていましたが、ボディーボードのようなものに乗って一部が透明になっているのでそこを覗きながら楽しんでいました。海もとても綺麗で家族で大変満足しています。
是非また参加したいツアーでした。
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| Posted on: | 2020/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Moco
In early March, we participated in a sunset cruise departing from the beach right in front of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. We were the only Japanese guests, but the cruise included simple snacks and two drinks with alcohol.
The female captain announced that we might see dolphins and whales today, so everyone focused on searching for them while enjoying the scenery. Soon, one person spotted a sea turtle, and just as we were excited about that, the captain informed us that a pod of dolphins was nearby, prompting all the passengers to start watching. Then we spotted a whale! Everyone got really excited, sharing sightings of dolphins and whales, and the first half of the cruise was filled with excitement over dolphin and whale watching rather than just enjoying the views.
In the second half, we enjoyed the stunning Waikoloa sunset accompanied by slow Hawaiian music, making it a very satisfying sunset cruise.
3月初めに宿泊先のワイコロアビーチマリオットの目の前のビーチから出発のサンセットクルーズに参加しました。日本人は私たち夫婦だけでしたが簡単なおつまみとアルコールを含む2ドリンクつき。
女性キャプテンからのアナウンスで今日はイルカや鯨も見えるかもとのことで皆景色を楽しみながらもそれらを探すのに集中。
すぐに一人がウミガメを発見し、喜んでいると今度はキャプテンからイルカの群れがすぐ近くにの見えるとのお知らせに乗客皆でウォッチング^_^
そして今度は鯨を発見!
皆さん、ハイテンションになり、あちこちに見えるイルカや鯨を発見しては教え合い、前半は景色を楽しむよりイルカ&ホエルウォッチングで大盛り上がりでした。
後半はスローなハワイアンミュージックをバックに素晴らしいワイコロアのサンセットが見られ大満足のサンセットクルーズでした。
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| Posted on: | 2020/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/02 |
Reviewed by: naosan
We had a horseback riding experience in the morning as a family of three. It was everyone's first time, but we had a lot of fun. The blue sky and green scenery were amazing, and we spent about two hours on a spacious ranch. At times, we even trotted, which was thrilling, and my daughter enjoyed it as well. At higher altitudes, we entered the clouds, and the guide explained everything in clear English while being considerate of everyone's situation, which made us feel at ease. I recommend the 2.5-hour plan. It was a wonderful experience! I want to go again!
家族三人での朝からの乗馬体験。
全員初めてでしたが楽しかった。
青空とグリーンの景色が最高で広々とした牧場を2時間ほど。途中何度か駆け足で進んでみたりドキドキでしたが、娘も楽しんでいました。
標高の高いところでは雲の中に入って行ったり、ガイドのお姉さんがわかりやすい英語で説明してくれたり、みんなの状況を見ながら気遣ってくれたりと安心でもありました。2.5時間プランお薦めです。
素晴らしい体験!また行きたい!
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/19 |
Reviewed by: モッピー
This time, we participated in a tour just for the two of us, and we were very satisfied with the almost one-on-one guidance and instruction. We were able to enjoy the sunrise as well. Our guide was from the Kansai region, which made us feel a sense of familiarity, and we were able to relax and have a great time. Thank you very much.
今回は、二人だけでのツワー参加で、ほぼマンツーマンでの指導と案内で、
朝日も拝めて大満足でした。
ガイドさんが、関西出身の方だったので、親近感が有って、とてもリラックスして楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Ken
We met at the hotel parking lot entrance on the day of the tour, and from there, we walked about 50 meters to the starting point of the canoe tour for an explanation and stretching. We only took the minimum necessary items onto the canoe.
The waves were not completely calm, but they were manageable as we paddled along the left bank, passing by the hotel’s first-floor restaurant, heading towards the next cove's cave. At the cave entrance, the waves were crashing back, and we maneuvered the canoe along the right bank. About 100 meters from the shoreline, we entered the water for snorkeling. The visibility was decent despite the rain from the previous day, and we spotted some yellowish fish, sea urchins, and rays while swimming. Suddenly, we heard a commotion—“Dolphins! Dolphins!” There were dolphins all around us, and a baby dolphin was spinning and jumping. It was so much fun!
当日ホテル駐車場入口で待ち合わせ、そこから50m位でカヌーツアースタート場所で説明、ストレッチ、最低必要な物だけでカヌーに乗ります。
波は凪とはいかずまあまああり左岸沿いに進みホテル1階レストランを見ながら、次の入り江の洞窟に向かいます。洞窟入口は打ち寄せる波は吹き戻る、右岸沿いにカヌーを進め波打ち際より100m位でカヌーからシュノーケリングエントリー前日は雨もあり透明はまあまあ黄色いはぎ、ウニ、エイを追って泳ぐとカヌーがあり、なんか騒いでる''イルカ、イルカ''周りにイルカ、イルカの赤ちゃんがスピンジャンプ。楽しかったです!
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/15 |
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