Reviewed by: Gabe F.
My wife and I were celebrating our Honeymoon in Hawaii and were lucky enough to have a full day of entertainment with this tour! The Big Island can require a lot of driving time to get to see the numerous sights it has to offer. The tour we booked provided us with an experience I know we would not have gotten on our own. I cannot speak anymore highly of our awesome Tour Guide Jim Carey (I know and yes he has the same name). He made the whole experience that much more memorable by his genuine appreciation for Hawaiian culture. He was extremely knowledgeable about EVERYTHING which made the tour in depth and interactive. His added commentary was great while visiting the waterfalls and volcano. The day flew by and we were continuously more and more impressed with everything the tour offered. The provided lunch and dinner were both delicious. Every part of the day flowed very well and it was capped off by our last stop back at the volcano to stargaze. We were able to set up the telescope and see the lava erupting in the volcano! I definitely would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone and I can't thank our tour guide enough. Jim made the whole experience 10 times better! Thanks Jim!
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate [Deluxe Volcano Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Len from ABQ,NM
After a self-guided drive and tour of the Haleakala volcano in Maui, I decided to let a professional do the drive from Kona to the Kilauea National Park. After reading many of the TRIP ADVISOR reviews (97% excellent), I felt confident this was the tour for my wife and I. It did not disappoint! I hate bus tours because it seems you spend half your day loading and unloading the 50+ passenger buses. Our 11 person tour allowed us to spend much longer times at each wonderful stop with no pressure. Our guide, Kevin Hasting, just said “Come back when you have seen enough.” Fantastic! In addition, Kevin had an encyclopedic knowledge of Hawaiian culture, lifestyle, history, geography, ecology, you name it. He was also an excellent storyteller between stops which made this tour a unique and personal adventure. Lastly, Kevin was so proficient at navigating the Eastern Coast, Hilo area and park that he was somehow able to adjust his routes and timing to avoid the many rain squalls and downpours common to this area. I cannot say enough about how great this tour is. Don’t drive yourself, you will miss so much. One piece of advice. Take some warm clothes with you as it gets cold at night at the high elevations. I carried a light windbreaker jacket, a hoodie, a knit cap and a pair of pullover slacks to put on at night. I ended up giving my hoodie to a fellow passenger to wear who was shivering. The tour does provide emergency blankets and jackets.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate [Deluxe Volcano Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Scott Reimer
My girlfriend broke her ankle trying to go snorkeling so going again was out for us. The next best thing or better even was this tour; Kat, our guide, answered every one of our questions and it was super fun! We saw all kinds of critters and fish and it felt like you were under the waves yourself! Clear and colorful! I’d do it again, and the price was the most reasonable of all the activities we’ve tried so far on the Big Island ;)
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/17 |
Reviewed by: タクパパ
It was my first experience riding a horse, but I got used to it in about 30 minutes. The guide was flexible and provided support throughout the ride. Since we walked along narrow paths in the valley, the horse stopped to drink water and eat grass along the way, and we even passed by cars, which helped me improve my reins handling. They also took some great photos.
The meeting point was quite far and hard to find. I was a bit nervous during the journey, but somehow I understood the pickup fee.
乗馬初体験でしたが30分ほどで慣れてきました。
ガイドの方が前後について、臨機応変にサポートしてくれました。渓谷の細い道を歩くので途中で馬が水を飲んだり草を食べたり、途中で車とすれ違うことも、おかげで手綱さばきも上手くなりました。いい写真も撮ってくれました。
集合場所は遠くわかりづらいですね
道中ハラハラドキドキ、ピックアップの料金になぜか納得しました?
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Josh
Had a great time with beautiful surroundings and very cooperative horses!!! Would definitely do it again.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Richard V.
This was my second trip up to the summit of Mauna Kea for the Sunset & Stargazing Adventure. The drive up this time was smoother than the first, thankfully, and our guide was excellent. You could tell he was well-informed on all the topics he discussed. The catered Hawaiian dinner was very tasty, and in sufficient quantity to satisfy a good appetite. The only drawback this time was that the clock-drive on the telescope was not working, which took away from our ability to look at celestial objects at high magnification. I recommend this trip, and also that the tour company repair their clock drives!
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/04 |
Reviewed by: ミカコ
When we gathered, the guide mentioned that on the same tour a few days prior, they hadn't encountered any dolphins, which made me a bit worried. However, we were lucky to see many dolphins!
After heading out to sea, I learned that usually, they swim slowly towards where the dolphins are, but that day, there were unusually many dolphins coming towards us.
While we were fortunate, I believe it was also thanks to the guide who chose that location. The guide decides where to wait for the dolphins.
The boat ride took about 30 to 40 minutes, but the guide shared various stories about the Big Island, dolphins, and whales, making the journey enjoyable. It was also nice that it wasn't a large group tour, but rather a small one. Thank you very much.
集合したときガイドさんに、私が参加した数日前の同じツアーでは全くイルカに出会えなかったと聞いて心配になりましたが、運よくたくさんのイルカに会えました。
沖にでてからも、いつもはイルカのいるほうへ少しずつ泳いで移動するそうですが、その日はいつになくたくさんのイルカが来てくれてたそうで、イルカのほうから寄ってきてくれる感じでした。
運もよかったですが、その場所を選んでくれたガイドさんのおかげでもあると思います。どのあたりでイルカを待つかはガイドさんの判断だそうです。
船での移動は30~40分ほどありましたが、ガイドさんもハワイ島やイルカやクジラのいろんな話をしてくれたので、移動中も楽しく過ごせました。一度に大勢参加するツアーではなく少人数でのツアーだったのもよかったです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Curt
This was one of the best tours ever! The high lite was the star gazing, holy cow was it fantastic!
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Macie
John was super helpful, never surfed before and rode quite a few waves during the lesson. Very positive, upbeat, and skilled! Had a blast!
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| Packages: | Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/14 |
Reviewed by: りんちゃん
Three manta rays appeared and circled around us, which was exciting. Two family members got seasick and seemed to need motion sickness medication. The boat was fast, and since it was nighttime, it was quite a unique experience. There was no explanation for snorkeling, so those who are not accustomed to it might panic, especially since it was in the pitch dark sea, and there were elderly people who seemed to be in distress. It might be worth considering this more carefully. I was fine since I am a diver, but for those who are not familiar with marine sports, the spray from the boat constantly hitting their faces could be tough. After it was over, despite being cold, we were handed cold bottled water. The Japanese staff were cheerful and very kind, and I enjoyed our conversations. At the end, there was an explanation about tips, and I had prepared some, but when I got off the boat and changed, there were no staff left as they had already left for the next tour. This meant I had to prepare the tip while feeling cold and drenched, which was a bit challenging considering I had a lot of luggage.
3枚のマンタが現れて、周りを旋回してくれて、エキサイティングでした。
家族が2名船に酔ってしまいました。酔いどめが必要なようです。
ボートは高速で、夜ですし、なかなかできない経験です。
シュノーケルの説明などないので、シュノーケルに慣れていない方は、
真っ暗の中の海なので、パニックになっているご老人がいらっしゃいました。
よく検討されたほうがよいかも。私はダイバーだったので、大丈夫でしたが、
マリンスポーツに親しんでいない方だと、ボートの海のしぶきが顔に
かかりっぱなしですし、つらいかも。終わったあとに寒いのに、冷たい
ペットボトルが渡されました。
日本人のスタッフは明るくて大変親切で会話が楽しかったです。
最後にチップの説明があり、用意もしていたのですが、
船から降りて着替えたら、もう、スタッフはだれもいなくて次の
ツアーにでかけていました。
そうすると、びちゃびちゃのさむーい下船のグロッキーなときに
チップを用意しないとですが、、、普通に考えると、荷物も多いし、
難しかったかな?と思います。
Aloha Rin-chan,
Congratulations on your graduation from Manta University’s Night School. I sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused by our lack of consideration.
I am very pleased that you were able to have the precious experience of swimming with manta rays, which is not something easily done in Japan.
All of our staff looks forward to the day we can meet you again. Once again, thank you very much!!
Mahalo,
Iruka Office Noriko
ALOHA りんちゃん様
この度はマンタ大学夜学部ご卒業おめでとうございます。
配慮が足りずご不快な思いをさせてしまった部分もあり、大変失礼いたしました。
マンタと泳ぐという、日本ではなかなかできない貴重な体験をして頂き、
大変嬉しく思っております。
是非またりんちゃん様にお会いできる日をスタッフ一同楽しみにしております。
改めまして・・・この度はありがとうございました!!
Mahalo
Iruka Office Noriko
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Brad
We had a great time in our trip. Our guide jeff was fantastic and took the time to make sure everyone had a great night. Highly recommend this trip.
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/12 |
Reviewed by: LJKouri
What a wonderful evening. The cruise was great. The crew was extremely attentive and helpful. The live music was excellent. And I enjoyed seeing the sites. I would definitely take this cruise again.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/07 |
Reviewed by: LJKouri
This tour is very informative. You get to see black sand, volcanoes, waterfalls, and more. Our driver/guide was excellent.
There was more walking than indicated on the website, including climbing lots of stairs. Therefore I was not able to see some of the sites. But if you don't have any mobility issues, I recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/06 |
Reviewed by: msugar
It was a tour that my husband, who loves the ocean and animals, had been longing for. The large rubber boat we boarded just before it got dark was thrilling, almost making us feel like we would be thrown off due to the speed and waves, but we all arrived at our destination while squealing with excitement. We quickly grabbed onto a long float and began observing the mantas. As we floated still, mantas came one after another, starting to spin while opening their large mouths incredibly close to us. I had never seen such a sight! It was breathtaking. While waiting patiently for the mantas, I felt a bit of chill, but when they came close, I forgot the cold and was completely captivated. I think this is definitely an experience you should have when visiting the Big Island of Hawaii.
海と動物が好きな夫が切望していたツアーでした。暗くなる直前に乗り込んだ大型ゴムボートはスピードと波で振り落とされそうなほどスリリングでしたが、乗客皆でキャーキャー言いながら目的の場所に着きました。すぐに長い浮きに捕まってのマンタ見学となり、じっと浮いているとマンタが次から次へとやってきて、信じられないほど近くで大きな口を開けながらクルクルと回転しはじめました。こんな光景は見たことない!感激でした。ジッとマンタを待っているときはちょっと寒さが沁みてきますが、マンタが近くに来てくれたら寒さも忘れて見入ってしまいました。ハワイ島に行ったら是非体験するべきオプションかと思います。
Aloha msugar,
Congratulations on your graduation from Manta University Night School!
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed a valuable experience in the great nature of the Big Island, something that is hard to come by in Japan.
We look forward to seeing you on a dolphin tour next time. Thank you very much for participating this time!!
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Noriko
ALOHA msugar様
この度はマンタ大学夜学部ご卒業おめでとうございます。
ハワイ島の大自然の中、日本ではなかなか出来ない貴重な体験をして頂けお楽しみ頂けたようで、
スタッフ・クルー一同大変嬉しく思っております。
次は是非イルカツアーでもmsugar様にお会い出来ることを楽しみにしております。
この度はご参加、誠にありがとうございました!!
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Noriko
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/19 |
Reviewed by: emiko
The manta ray came close enough for me to see its face, body, and mouth, and while I shouldn't touch it, it got within touching distance... I was scared, but I had an amazing time observing the manta ray.
マンタの顔、身体、口全てにおいて近くまで接近してきて、触ってはいけないのですが、向こうから触れる距離に来てしまい・・・
怖かったですが、すごい楽しくマンタを見ることができました。
Aloha Emiko,
Congratulations on your graduation from Manta University Night School.
We hope you had a wonderful experience that is hard to come by in Japan. All of our staff is looking forward to the day we can meet you again.
Thank you very much for everything.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office, Noriko
Aloha emiko様
この度はマンタ大学夜学部ご卒業おめでとうございます。
日本ではなかなか出来ない貴重な体験を経験して頂き、お楽しみ頂けましたでしょうか。
是非またemikoさんにお会い出来る日をスタッフ一同楽しみにしております。
この度は誠にありがとうございました。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Noriko
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/28 |
Reviewed by: ビーバー
If you go thinking it's a touristy show in Honolulu, you might be a bit disappointed. The dinner didn't quite suit my taste either. Since the prices aren't exactly cheap, I think next time I'll book shows in Honolulu instead. It was outdoors, so it was very windy and cold at night. Honestly, I felt like I wanted to spend my time and money on something different.
ホノルルの観光客向けのショー的な感じと思って行くとちょっとがっかりするかも。ディナーもちょっと私の口には合わなかったです。値段も決して安いわけではないので、同じ払うなら、次回から、ショー関係はホノルルで予約すると思います。屋外であったので、とても風が強く、夜も寒かった。正直、もっと違うことに時間とお金を使いたいなと思いました。
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| Packages: | スタンダードシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/05 |
Reviewed by: ジージョ
We had a total of 8 participants ranging from 6 to 70 years old. Everyone was a beginner at kayaking, and we were quite worried, but the 4 kayaks smoothly paddled out into the Pacific Ocean and safely made the round trip to the cave. We were blessed with clear weather and everyone enjoyed snorkeling together. The guide was very kind and took great care of us.
6歳から70歳まで総勢8人で参加。カヤックは全員初心者でとても心配でしたが、4隻のカヤックは順調に太平洋に漕ぎ出し無事洞窟往復できました。晴天に恵まれシュノーケルもみんなで楽しめました。
ガイドさんはとても親切で大変お世話になりました。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/10 |
Reviewed by: 小木アリッサ
When we arrived at Sheraton's Point, we saw the shadow of a manta ray and immediately jumped into the water, but it never showed up. We held onto a flat rope while waiting, but it swayed with the waves and moved below, so it wasn't much support. Eventually, I grabbed onto the board directly. I was only breathing through my mouth, swaying up and down and side to side, and after half of the people got seasick and gave up to return to the boat, a few manta rays finally passed by, and that was the end of it. I chose a company that allows you to participate again if you don't encounter manta rays, but since I did see a few, I consider it a graduation of sorts. People who participated with two other companies on the same day said, "As soon as we got in the water, a manta did a flip right in front of us," and "We saw so many," which made it even more disappointing that we didn't have a day with manta rays. There were clouds on the horizon, and we were unlucky enough not to see the sunset, which was highly rated in the reviews.
シェラトン沖のポイントに着くとマンタの影が見え、すぐ海に入りましたが、その後一向に現れませんでした。
平たい紐に掴まって待ちますが、波にユラユラ漂うし下にも動くので支えにならず、途中からボードに直接掴まりました。
口呼吸のみで上下左右に揺られ続け、半数の人が気分が悪くなりギブアップして船に戻った後、ようやく数枚のマンタが通過して行き終了。
マンタに遭遇出来なかったら再度参加出来る会社を選びましたが、一応見られたので卒業。
同じ日に別の2社で参加した人達は「海に入るや否やマンタが鼻先で宙返りした」「いっぱい見られました」と言っており、マンタがいなかった日ではない所がさらに残念です。
水平線に雲が懸かっていて、クチコミで評判の夕日さえ見られないという運の悪さでした。
Aloha!! Alissa Ogi,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. Unfortunately, since the sunset and manta rays are part of a natural experience, we cannot manipulate them, and we regret that we were unable to show them during our tour.
When you join us again next time, our staff will work hard to ensure you can meet many manta rays. We also have dolphin middle school and university tours available when you visit Oahu, so we look forward to welcoming you back.
MAHALO!!
Iruka Hawaii LLC Office
Aloha!! 小木アリッサ様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
夕日やマンタに関しましては、自然がメインのツアーとなりますので人為的に操作ができない為、弊社ツアーにてお見せすることができなく残念です。
また次回ご参加された際には、たくさんのマンタ達に会えるようスタッフ一同努力してまいります。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
MAHALO!!
Iruka Hawaii LLC Office
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Big_I
I arrived at the port an hour early and while I was walking in the beautiful park by the coast, I was able to see two sea turtles basking in the sun. I highly recommend it. There was apparently only one manta ray, but it was amazing how it flipped and came right in front of me multiple times.
1時間早く港に着いて海岸にあるきれいな公園を散歩してたら甲羅干ししてるウミガメ2匹を見ることができました。おすすめです。マンタは1匹だったらしいですが、宙返りして何回も目の前にやって来るのがすごかったです。
Aloha!! Big_I,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours such as the Dolphin Middle School and University, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! Big_I様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Rick
Very beautiful. Did the self guided and enjoyed itverymuch
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| Packages: | Self-Guided Tour (Day Pass) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Ralphg
If you have the opportunity to visit Hawaii and the big island is on your agenda, the tour to the top of Mauna Kea is a must do !! The journey up and down the mountain is exhilarating, the views on the way up, stunning and the views from the top at sunset - unforgettable!!!!
Of course the weather gods can have their say and you could be unlucky.
Very impressed by the capability of our driver Joe who also made our star gazing even more memorable with his explanations and knowledge. You will leave with an impression of how “special” it is to visit the top of Mauna Kea and with an understanding of why the Hawaiian people see it as a place to be treated with respect
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/09 |
Reviewed by: ゆうたろ★さぶ
It takes a long time to get on the horse. We went down the valley in a four-wheel drive vehicle, and it was quite an old car! The engine warning light was on, which was a bit scary.
The horses are well-trained, so it's safe. Even beginners will be fine.
Also, you can't go to the bathroom for about three hours. Just a heads up. Plus, the bathroom you can use before that is really dirty!
馬に乗るまでが長い。渓谷を四駆で下っていきます。しかも結構年季の入った車!エンジンの警告灯がついていたし、ちょっと怖かったです。
馬は調教されていて安心です。初心者でも大丈夫です。
それから3時間くらいトイレに行けません。注意です。しかも、その前に行けるトイレめっちゃ汚い!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/07 |
Reviewed by: アロハ
I didn't expect manta rays to come so close. I was told not to touch them, but it felt like the manta rays were bumping into me!
こんなに近くまでマンタが寄ってくるとは、思いませんでした。触らないように言われましたが、マンタの方からわたしに体当たりしてくるような感じでした!
Aloha!!
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We hope you were pleasantly surprised by how friendly the mantas were. We look forward to welcoming you back to meet our friendly mantas again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! アロハ様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
きっと思っていたよりマンタちゃんがフレンドリーで少し驚かれたと思います。
またフレンドリーなマンタちゃんに会いに来て頂けることを、スタッフ一同をお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン<2017年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/27 |
Reviewed by: アロハ
I was very moved to encounter the whales swimming majestically! I thought the size of the boat and the number of people were just right, not too many and not too few. I definitely want to participate again.
雄大に泳ぐクジラに出会えて、とても感動しました!船の大きさも、人数も多すぎず、少なすぎず、ちょうど良いと思いました。ぜひまた参加したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 午後出発 飲み放題&ビュッフェ付きサンセットプラン <カワイハエ・ベイ出航> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/02 |
Reviewed by: りんごジュース
You can only have this kind of experience in Hawaii. It's just so close! In fact, we encountered them several times. As soon as we turned on the LED lights on the SUP boards for everyone to catch, the mantas came right over.
It was like a scene from an aquarium. They are just so big. They swim by really close with their mouths open, eating the plankton attracted by the light. They are about the size of two people, which is a bit scary.
By the way, before reaching the mantas, we also got to see a very beautiful sunset.
It was a thoroughly satisfying tour!!
こんな体験はハワイしかできない。とにかく近い!というか何度か当たりました。。
そしてマンタと遭遇するタイミングが早い早い。みんなで捕まる用のSUPボードのLEDライトを点けるとすぐにマンタが寄ってきました。
水族館で見るような光景。とにかく大きい。光で集まったプランクトンを食べているので、口を空けたままめちゃ近くをすれ違います。人間二人分くらいの大きさかな。ちょっとこわいくらい。
ちなみにマンタの場所に到達する前にとても美しい夕日も見られます。
色々大満足なツアーです!!
Aloha Apple Juice,
Congratulations on your graduation from Manta University Night School. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
If you have the opportunity, we would love to welcome you on a tour of Oahu as well.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office Nori
Aloha りんごジュース様
マンタ大学夜学部ご卒業おめでとうございます。
この度はお楽しみ頂けたとのことお伺いでき、スタッフ・クルー一同嬉しい限りです。
また機会がございましたら是非オアフ島のツアーでもお待ちしております。
Mahalo
イルカオフィス Nori
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/01 |
Reviewed by: りんごジュース
I encountered a large number of dolphins—countless, really. On this day, I was lucky to spot dolphins right after getting on the boat. We swam with them for about an hour without moving. The dolphins jumped and were very playful.
In the water, some were sleeping while others were active; the active ones would come up to the surface and then swim close to us repeatedly. The sleeping ones floated in deeper waters. The sound of the dolphins chirping could be heard all around, making it a truly precious experience.
This tour might be canceled soon, but I’m really glad I was able to participate. By the way, even if you can't swim, they provide flotation devices, so you can still join. If you go to Hawaii, you definitely should do this! Lastly, thank you so much to the captain who took us back and shared various things about Kona.
大量のイルカちゃんと遭遇。数え切れないくらい。。
この日はラッキーで船で移動してすぐにイルカと遭遇しました。そしてそのまま移動することなく1時間程泳いでました。
イルカもジャンプしてくれたり、サービス精神旺盛です。
水中は寝てる子と活動してる子がいて、活動してる子は気ままに水面に上がっては近づいての繰り返し。寝てる子は深いところでプカプカ。
イルカのキュイキュイという声があちらこちらで聞こえていて、とても貴重な体験となりました。
もしかしたらもうすぐ中止になってしまうかもしれないツアーですが、参加できて本当に良かった。
ちなみに泳げなくても浮具を貸してくれるので参加できます。ハワイにいったら絶対やったほうがいいです!
最後に、帰り送っていただいた船長さん、コナのことも色々教えて頂いて、本当にありがとうございました(*^^*)
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン<1名様申し込み> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/03 |
Reviewed by: ふぃーちゃん
We arrived early with the rental car, applied sunscreen, and were fully prepared! However, despite that, my calves and the back of my thighs got really sunburned from snorkeling. Among the dozen participants, we were the only Japanese couple. We traveled by speedboat and arrived at the snorkeling spot, where the water was clear and there were plenty of fish. We had sandwiches for lunch and moved a little, but during the second snorkeling session, there wasn't much change since we only moved a few hundred meters, which was disappointing. On the way back, we stopped at several places eroded by waves, and the captain explained everything in English, but we were completely lost. We also encountered a pod of dolphins, and the dolphin jumps were heart-melting.
レンタカーで早めに到着、日焼け止めを塗って準備万端!
それでも、シュノーケルの体制から、ふくらはぎから太もも
の裏がメチャ焼けました。
十数人の参加者の中で、日本人は私たち夫婦のみ
スピードゴムボートで移動し、シュノーケルスポットに到着
透明度も良くお魚もたくさんいました。
お昼にサンドイッチを頂き少し移動、二度目のシュノーケルでしたが、
数百メートル移動しただけなのであまり変化無しでそこは残念でした。
帰りは、数か所波で浸食された場所で止まりキャプテンが説明
もちろん英語で、私たちはチンプンカンプン((+_+))
イルカの群れにも会えドルフィンジャンプに胸キュンでした。
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| Packages: | 5時間コース |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/06 |
Reviewed by: ふぃーちゃん
I waited for several minutes at Manta Spot, holding onto a surfboard with a light and grip. I spotted a manta ray on the ocean floor! It was far and dark, but then, just once, the manta ray approached quickly while showing its belly! That was the only time I saw it. I was surprised by the number of divers on the ocean floor compared to the manta rays.
ライト付きサーフボードにグリップが付いた物につかまりマンタスポットでひたすら待つ事
数十分、海底にマンタ発見!遠いし暗いし・・・と思っていたら一度だけお腹を見せながら
マンタが急接近!!それっきりでした。
マンタより海底にいるダイバーの数にビックリでした。
Aloha!! Fi-chan
Thank you for participating in the manta tour.
I hope you had an experience that is hard to come by in Japan.
When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! ふぃーちゃん
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けたでしょうか。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Pedro
I can't give a feedback regarding Doors-on because we changed it at the last minute. Of course we paid the difference, but it worth it. Actually, after flying without doors, I could said that I wouldn't take the Doors-on option: the whole perspective is incredible and with doors that view wouldn't have been possible...ok, maybe warmer than withoug doors, but that's it.
However, it would habe been nice to be informed that the middle seat it's only for people who are not so tall: my girlfriend really REALLY wanted to be at the window seat, and I gladly would have given it to her, but it was not possible due to my height. We were told about this the moment before boarding. She was really dissapointed.
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| Packages: | Fall Special! Doors-on with FREE window seat upgrade |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Yang
Its was a great tour as advertised, Pick up was on time. and Gordon is a good driver, friendly, take good cares of everyone. He and his buddy provided a great service for the entire tour. This is a great tour to take if you are just visiting big island for vacation. We were traveling light, dont want to prepare winter cloth. the tour provides what we need on the mountain. It was one of the best tour we took in big island. definitely will do again~~
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/15 |
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Aloha Scott, Glad you had a great time and thank you for such a nice review. Sorry to hear about your girlfriend, hope she is better now...ankles take time healing though!
Mahalo,
jeannie