Reviewed by: tiger
Great trip, great Guide. Decided to do it again after two days.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Jen Gigliotti
This was our first time riding ATVs and i literally thpught we would get stuck...but these things can go thru anything! My sister rode the single, my daughter and i rode a double. We couldnt help smiling the whole time! We got myddy, but we planned to. The scenery was breathtaking and the falls were muddy from the recent rain, but we didnt care. I would definitely suggest if you are on the fence, dont be! 100,% worth it!!
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| Packages: | 2-Seater ATV (1 Driver & 1 Passenger) [Original Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Wade
Our family had a ton of fun gazing at the stars. Our guide Krystal was amazing. Her background in astronomy provided a unique experience. She provided so much information about Hawaii, the importance of the stars for Hawaiian navagation, and any other science questions our family had.
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| Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
The Island Breeze luau was in a beautiful location next to the ocean and the dancers and musicians were excellent. The food was good and it was a fun atmosphere. They did a good job with everything with the COVID restrictions they had to follow.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/14 |
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: 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: 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: 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!
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Steve and Michelle
We had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Daniel was excellent. Informative and witty. We highly recommend this complete island tour. The steam vents at Volcanos National Park highlighted the day!!.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Kevin N
Had a great time going out on the whale watching catamaran. Free drinks was a delight as well. Getting to see and hear the Mama and her calf was just wonderful!
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| Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/15 |
Reviewed by: AkiP
I was able to see whales not just once, but multiple times. I was very satisfied to see a mother and her calf as well.
During the cruise, snacks and soft drinks were provided for free. While sitting outside, the staff asked what drinks we wanted and brought them to us.
It was a stable day, so I didn't need any motion sickness medication. I drove to the location with a rental car, and it was easy to find; it's at a corner. You can park on the shoulder of the road.
1回だけでなく何度もクジラを見ることが出来ました。親子もみれて大変満足です。
クルーズの中ではスナック菓子やソフトドリンクが無料です。外で座っているとスタッフが欲しい飲み物を聞いてくれて持ってきてくれました。
酔い止めなどなくとも大丈夫な安定した日でした。
レンタカーで現地に向かいましたが場所はわかりやすく角です。車は路肩に止めます。
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/05 |
Reviewed by: タカカズ
The weather was perfect, and I was moved by all the scenery. I was told that if things went well, I might see a whale, but I didn't get my hopes up. However, whales appeared! They jumped several times, which was also moving. The passengers on the boat cheered loudly. And then, the sunset—absolutely stunning. I recorded videos of the whales and the sunset. Even after returning home, it was amazing!
One slight disappointment was that although they mentioned light snacks, there were only some snack foods in paper cups. The rest was just conversation... This was our fault, but I was disappointed that I couldn't understand the crew's fun talk. Because of these two points, I couldn't say it was "the best!" I apologize for that.
That said, it was a series of moving experiences. I am grateful.
天候に恵まれすべての景色に感動。
うまくいけば鯨を見れるかも!と言われていたが、期待しないでいました。
が、鯨出没。何度もジャンプしてくれました。これまた感動。船上では乗客が大歓声。
そして、サンセット。 これまた最高。
鯨・サンセット 動画で撮影しましたよ。
帰宅後見ても、最高!!
ちょいと残念なのが、軽食とあるが紙コップの中にスナック菓子があるだけ。
あとは会話が・・・
これは我々のせいですが、クルーの楽しそうなトークが理解出来ず残念。
この2点があった為『最高でした!』が押せませんでした。申し訳ありません。
とは言え、感動の連続。感謝しております。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア発(4月~12月上旬) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/05 |
Reviewed by: MAY
The weather hadn't been very good until the day before, but we were blessed with great weather on the day itself, so I didn't experience any seasickness without taking any medication. We saw several whales in the distance, including their tails, backs, and spouts. Just when I thought that was all we would see, there was suddenly a series of breaches right in front of us! It was incredibly powerful, and all the passengers were very excited.
It was a satisfying whale watching experience.
前日まで天気があまり良くなかったのですが、
当日は天気に恵まれたので、薬など飲まなくても船酔いはなかったです。
くじらは、遠くで何頭も見れました。尾びれ、背中、潮吹きも。
こんなもんかな?って思っていたら、突然目の前での連続ブリーチング!!
すごい迫力で、乗客みんな大興奮でした。
満足できた、ホエールウオッチグでした。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: D & J
staff were great, boat not over crowded, facilities & service was terrific
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/05 |
Reviewed by: T.S
The ship was larger than I expected. There was someone explaining over the speaker, but it was all in English, so I didn't understand it very well. There were hardly any Japanese guests. I was worried about seasickness, so I took some medication before heading out, but I didn't feel much rocking at all. I was able to see whales about four times, but of course, since we couldn't get too close, just watching from a distance lacked a bit of impact. However, being able to see them with the naked eye is only possible during this season, so I was really moved just to have had the chance to see them!
思っていた以上に大きい船でした。スピーカーで説明してくれている方がいたのですが、全て英語であまりよく分かりませんでした。日本人のお客さんもほとんどいませんでした。船酔いが不安だったので酔い止めを飲んで出掛けましたが、あまり揺れも感じずにすみました。4回ほどくじらを見ることができましたが、当然のことながら、あまり近くに寄ることもできないため、遠目に見るだけでは、やはり迫力には欠けます。しかし、肉眼で見られるのは、この時期だけですので、見ることができただけで感動でした!
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: まいまい
I was able to see a little bit of a mother and baby whale in the waters of Hawaii. It's a shame I couldn't see them clearly, but I guess that's just how it is with wild animals. Just being on the yacht and out on the ocean was fun. I want to try again during this season!
ハワイの海原にすこーし鯨の親子を見ることができました。はっきり見れなかったのは残念だけど、自然の生き物相手なのでしょうがないですね。
ただヨットに乗って海の上にいるだけで楽しかったです。またこのシーズンに再チャレンジしたいです!
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/16 |
Reviewed by: ひいらぎ
I participated in the tour in early February 2020. After checking in at the tour reception, we boarded a small boat at a shallow beach and then transferred to a medium-sized whale-watching boat after heading a little offshore. Since this tour was not specifically for Japanese speakers, all the explanations were in English, and we didn't understand much as we are not very good at English. However, both the reception staff and the crew were friendly, so we didn't feel out of place.
The tour includes drinks and snacks. We didn't need them, so we didn't eat or drink, but I appreciated that the crew took the time to ask if we wanted something to drink and made an effort to deliver drinks to elderly passengers who found it difficult to move around due to the boat's rocking.
What kind of whales we encounter is purely a matter of luck, but this time we were able to see a mother whale with her baby. We didn't get to see any flashy displays, but we enjoyed watching them blow water and see their tails.
If we could understand English better, we might have enjoyed it even more, but it was a tour that was enjoyable even without knowing English.
2020年2月上旬に参加しました。
ツアー受付でチェックイン後、浅瀬のビーチで小型の船に乗り、そこから少し沖に出てから中型のクジラウォッチング用の船に乗り換えました。
日本人向けのツアーではないので説明はすべて英語で、英語が苦手な私たちにはあまり内容はわかりませんでしたが、受付の方もクルーの方もフレンドリーで肩身の狭い思いをすることはありませんでした。
ツアーにはドリンクやスナックがついています。
私たちはいらなかったので飲み食いしませんでしたが、クルーの方が何か飲まないかとわざわざ尋ねてくださったり、船は揺れるので移動が億劫になる高齢者の方に飲み物を届けたりする心遣いはいいなぁと思いました。
どんなクジラに出会えるかは運でしかないのですが、この時は赤ちゃん連れのクジラ親子に遭遇できました。
派手な画を見ることはできませんでしたが、塩吹きや尻尾を見ることができたので十分に楽しめました。
英語が理解できればもっと楽しめたのかもしれませんが、英語ができなくても楽しめるツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Erin
This was a fun way to spend my birthday. The captain and crew were super relaxed and funny, and the small size of the boat allowed for a sense of camaraderie and fun, as we zoomed through the water at high speeds (make sure to hold on!). Loved this intimate experience rather than some big show boat with a ton of people onboard.
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| Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/20 |
Reviewed by: BBS
We would definitely recommend and do this again! We had a blast!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/04 |
Reviewed by: ゆかり
The all-you-can-eat snacks and drinks, including alcohol, were great. Meals in Hawaii are quite expensive, so I had been struggling to eat my fill for a while, but this day I had dinner here, and the cocktails were delicious too.
Of course, the cruising was amazing. I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before. A couple of mother and baby whales came close to us! You could only see their backs and tails above the water, but they were adorable. When I went whale watching in Waikiki, I could only see them tiny and far away, so I really appreciated this tour.
I highly recommend it. There was a bit of distance from the hotel to the meeting place, so it was my first time renting a car overseas, but I think driving on the Big Island is relatively easy. I'm glad my debut went well. Thanks to that, I was able to visit various beaches, and I'm grateful for that!
お菓子とアルコール含む飲み物が食べ放題 飲み放題でした。とにかくハワイの食事が高いので なかなかお腹いっぱい食べれない日が続いていて この日はここで夕飯がわり カクテルも美味しくて良かったです。
もちろん クルージングは 最高でした。あんな綺麗なサンセット今まで見た事ありません。くじらの親子も2組くらい近くに来てくれました!背中と尻尾くらいしか水面から見えませんが 可愛かったです。ワイキキに行った時もホェールウォッチングして来たのですが、ほんと遠くにちっちゃーく見えただけで あんなものかと思ってただけに このツアーは良かったーと思います。
おすすめです。ホテルから集合場所までちょっと距離があったので海外初めてのレンタカーでしたが、ハワイ島は運転しやすい方だと思います。デビュー上手く行って良かったです。おかげで、色んなビーチに遊びに行けて
その辺りも感謝してます♪
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| Packages: | カワイハエ発(4月~12月上旬) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/21 |
Reviewed by: shi
It was a two and a half hour stage, and I had a great time without getting bored. The food was delicious as well. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I understood English.
2時間半のステージでしたが飽きることなく楽しかったです。
食事も美味しかったです。
英語が分かればもっと楽しめたと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/09 |
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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