Reviewed by: Anisha
It was our first trip to Big Island, Hawaii and upon many suggesting that the luau is a must, we booked it! It’s an amazing experience knowing about the culture, rich heritage of Hawaii. Food is delicious with a wide spread of salads, main course, fruits n desserts. Thrs a drinks bar too! We enjoyed all the performances especially the fire dances! Had a great time and would recommend this to our family n friends visiting in the future.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: じゅり
I couldn't reconfirm using the phone number written on the voucher. If reconfirmation was necessary, I would have liked to know that before making the reservation. It's quite difficult for those who are not good at English.
On the day of the event, while I was being shown to my seat and went to get a drink, another staff member seated a different customer, which caused us to lose our seats. Again, my limited English made it hard to communicate with the staff. The staff, seeing the situation, called a Japanese staff member to help us explain, and we finally secured a seat, but it was at a different table. The person who originally had that seat was upset. (I couldn't understand what they were saying, but their gestures and tone indicated they were angry.) It seemed that they told the staff, and we ended up staying at that table, feeling quite uncomfortable.
We were looking forward to the show as a couple, but it was very disappointing. Moreover, the food was served by table, and it took a long time for it to come around, so we were almost last. When I went to get food, there was hardly anything left. There were no plates either. We could only get food until the show started, so we barely had anything to eat. I chose this for our last memory on the Big Island, but it turned into the worst memory. The show itself was good.
Please improve communication among staff regarding who was seated where. Well, I won't be using this service again.
とりあえずバウチャーに書かれた電話番号ではリコンファームが出来なかった。
そもそもリコンファームが必要ならば、予約前に分かるようにして欲しかった。英語が苦手な人にはかなり難易度が高い。
開催当日、席に案内され
ドリンクを取りに行ってる間に別のスタッフが別の客を席に通してしまい、私たちの席がなくなってしまった。
またここでも英語が苦手なのでスタッフに上手く伝わらない。スタッフが見かねて日本人スタッフに電話して電話をかわり私たちが説明してようやく席を確保されたが、そこはまた別の人の席で。
元々の席の人には怒られて。(何を言ってるかはよく分かりませんがジェスチャーと口調で怒ってるようでした。)その人がスタッフに言ったようで、私たちはこのままの席になりましたが、肩身の狭い思いをしました。
夫婦で楽しみにしてたショーだったのにもううんざり。
しかも料理はテーブルごとで、中々順番がまわってこずにほぼ最後。
料理を取りに行ったら、料理がほとんどない。皿もない。ショーが始まるまでしか料理は取りに行けないから、私たちはほぼ食べる事が出来ませんでした。
ハワイ島最終日に最後の思い出と選んだのに最悪の思い出になりました。
ショー自体は良かったです。
もっと、誰をどこの席に通したかとか、スタッフ同士で連携してください。
まあ、二度と利用しませんが。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Heidi
I participated with my niece, but surprisingly, the other four were locals. We checked in at the hotel. The boarding area is located at the pier beyond the hotel beach. At the end of the parasailing, they will ask if you want to dip your feet in the sea, but it's just that much, so I don't think you need a large towel. You can place your belongings at the foot of the boat.
It's a total of 10 minutes, but you can enjoy wonderful views and an amazing experience.
私は姪と2人で参加しましたが、なんと他4名は地元の人たちでした。
チェックインをホテルで済ませます。乗り場はホテルのビーチを通り抜けた先の埠頭にあります。
パラセーリングの最後に足を少し海につけるかどうか聞いてくれますが、その程度なのでタオルは大きなものは必要ないと思います。荷物はボートの足元に置くことができます。
トータル10分であっという間ですが素晴らしい景色と体験ができます。
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| Packages: | 高度114メートル!スタンダードプラン(~2018/12/31) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Deborah
WE were very fortunate to have our tour just after the eruption. An unforgettable experience that lasted not long enough
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Deborah
This was perfect to see the whole island. We were very fortunate to see lava. However,
We feel by 8 hrs we were ready to get off the bus and feel that the first hour or so could have been cut out
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Sharon
The Sea Paradise crew gave us a great experience, from setting us up with wet suit and snorkel gear to teaching us how to "behave" in the water (#1 rule - Don't touch the Manta Rays, #2 rule - don't pee in the wetsuits - haha! - they provide a bathroom on board), providing drinks and snacks, including hot chocolate which was welcome after the snorkeling. They also made sure we weren't needlessly floating around in the water before the rays showed up, but got us in there in plenty of time to see 4 different rays swimming literally inches below our faces! So cool to see them somersault and glide beneath you. Completely worth the cost! Do this!
Thank you for taking your time to review your manta tour with us. We are happy to know you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us.
A Hui Hou!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/05 |
Reviewed by: 元海軍軍人大鑑少佐
This is my second time here, but unfortunately, it started to rain. I had high hopes for the show. I was disappointed by the rain. It would be necessary to prepare a large tent (like at a festival in Germany).
これも2度目ですが、あいにく雨が降って来てしまいました
ショーを期待していた気持ちは大でした。
あの雨にはガッカリしました。大きなテントを準備する(ドイツの
お祭りのように)とかの必要あり。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
Captain Jeff was great. We were a group of 13 including 4 kids. Very safe boat. Saw lots of turtles. Very informative. A must do!
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/04 |
Reviewed by: こさみ
I had the boat take me ahead of where the dolphins were coming, jumped into the sea holding onto a noodle float, swam at full speed to see the dolphins, got back on the boat, and repeated this seven times (laughs). It was quite a workout for someone like me who doesn't exercise at all, but I was really glad to participate as I watched the dolphins swimming close enough to touch and saw a group of over 30 dolphins (I counted, laughs) swimming leisurely in a slightly deeper area. Although Kealakekua Bay wasn't as blue due to the clouds, the water was clear and filled with colorful fish, making it very beautiful. I thought I would need to give a tip, and sure enough, they politely said, "If you were satisfied, please consider a tip." We handed over $50 for the two of us, which felt sufficient. The tour cost $170 per person, so with the tip, it comes to over 20,000 yen per person, but considering they provided the boat, determined the direction of the dolphins, and let us enter the water at the right timing, as well as took us to another snorkeling spot, I think it's a reasonable amount.
On the way back from Kealakekua Bay to the initial meeting point at Keauhou Bay, they showed us the dolphins from the boat again, and we were able to see them jump out of the water and spin twice!!! Since they are wild animals, we might not see them every time, but with 30 dolphins present this time, it's unlikely to have zero dolphins.
I was a bit anxious about the English tour, but when they first asked, "Can you speak English?" I replied, "A little," so they didn't say anything too complicated (laughs). When they helped me get back on the boat, they asked, "Very good, yeah?" and said, "Dolphins come this way, go!" There were instructions at Kealakekua Bay to avoid landing on the shore, but all of it was in simple English. I could understand but couldn't speak, so I just expressed my enjoyment by saying things like "Woo!" when I saw the dolphins (laughs).
Additionally, there were many other boats from different companies in the sea, and we helped each other by sharing the locations of the dolphins. When I was swimming freestyle, a Japanese guide from another tour told me, "It's better to kick your legs!" which was very cooperative and nice. The only downside is that there is no pickup service, but if you stay at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, you can walk to the meeting point.
I had such a great experience that I ended up writing a lot, but I highly recommend it, so definitely consider participating!!!
イルカが来るほうにボートで先回りしてもらって海に飛び込み、ヌードルという浮き具を握りしめて全速力で泳いでイルカを見て、ボートに上がってまた先回り、を繰り返すこと7回(笑)普段全く運動をしない身には堪えましたが、触れられそうな距離を泳いでいくイルカを見たり、ちょっと深いところを30匹以上(数えた(笑))のイルカの群れがゆったり泳いでいく様子を見たりして、参加して本当に良かったと息切れしながら思っていました。ケアラケクア湾も、曇っていたので青い海という感じではありませんでしたが、水が透明で色とりどりの魚がたくさんいて、とてもキレイでした。チップ渡すだろうなと思っていたらやはり「もし満足してもらえたならチップを。」と丁寧に言われたので、2人で50ドルお渡ししたら十分な感じでした。ツアー代が1人170ドルなのでチップを入れると1人2万円以上ですが、ボート出して、イルカが泳ぐ方向も見定めて適切なタイミングで海に入らせて、もう1か所シュノーケリングの名所に連れて行ってくれるわけですから、妥当な金額だと思います。ケアラケクア湾から最初の集合場所のケアウホウ湾に戻るとき、もう1度イルカをボートの上から見せてくれて、イルカが海面から飛び上がってスピンするところも2回見られました!!!自然の生き物なので毎回見られるわけではないかもしれないけど、今回30匹いたのでイルカがゼロということは滅多にないんじゃないでしょうか。
尚、英語ツアーということで少し不安がありましたが、最初に"Can you speak English?"と聞かれ"A little."と答えておきましたので、難しいことは一切言われませんでした(笑)海からボートに上がるのを手伝ってくれるときに"Very good, yeah?"と聞かれたり、"Dolphins come this way, go!"と言われたり。ケアラケクア湾では、海岸に上陸しないようになどの案内はありましたが、いずれも簡単な英語です。こちらは聞き取れますが話せないので、イルカが見えたときに「ヒュー!」などと言って楽しんでいることだけ伝えておきました(笑)また、海には他の会社の船もたくさんいて、お互いにイルカのいる場所を教え合ったり、私が平泳ぎをしていたら「バタ足のほうがいいですよ~。」と他のツアーの日本語のガイドさんが教えてくれたり、協力的な感じでよかったです。送迎がないのが難点ですが、集合場所へはシェラトン・コナ・リゾート&スパ・アット・ケアウホウ・ベイに泊まれば歩いて行けます。
とても良い体験をしたのでつい長々と書いてしまいましたが、とてもおすすめなので是非参加してみてください!!!
Dear Kosami,
We are truly grateful for the time you took to write this review. Thank you for providing such detailed feedback and including photos; it will surely be helpful for other customers who read this review. Hearing that our customers are pleased motivates all of our staff to continue striving for excellence. Thank you very much.
While our captain and guide do not speak Japanese, they are accustomed to assisting customers who do not speak English, so we are glad to hear that you were able to enjoy your experience despite the language barrier. As you mentioned, we do not offer a shuttle service, but we are just a 4-minute walk from the Sheraton Hotel.
Thank you again for participating in our tour. Please feel free to reach out to us when you visit the Big Island again.
こさみ様
お時間を割いてレビューを書いてくださること自体有り難いことですが、このように詳細や写真を交え丁寧にレビューを書いてくださり、誠にありがとうございました。このレビューを見られるお客様にもきっと役立つことと思われます。また、弊社のスタッフ一同もこのようにお客様に喜んでいただけたという声を聞くことで、これからもますます精進していこうと思わせていただきました。本当にありがとうございました。はい、弊社のキャプテン・ガイドは日本語を話せませんが、英語を話されないお客様の対応に慣れておりまして、こさみ様も言語の壁を越えて楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。また、こさみ様が書かれました通り弊社では送迎サービスを行っておりませんが、シェラトンホテルからは徒歩4分でございます。
この度は弊社のツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。またハワイ島に来られる際はご連絡くださいませ。
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| Posted on: | 2018/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: たぬきち一家
I went with my 10-year-old child, and we had a great time without any issues. There were two cheerful female guides who explained everything while we leisurely walked through the mountains for a full hour and a half. The dog at the reception leading the way was also very cute. It rained quite a bit along the way, but that felt nice in its own way. My experienced mother mentioned that she wanted to run at times, but she seemed very satisfied overall. Speaking a little English was not a problem at all.
10才の子供と、ちょっとのったことのある程度でしたが、全く問題ありませんでした。
女性のガイドさん二人で、陽気に説明をしてくれながらたっぷり一時間半のんびり山のなかを歩きます。受付にいたわんちゃんが先導しているのもとても可愛かったです。
途中結構な雨になりましたが、それはそれできもちが良かったです。
経験者の母は「走りたかった」とも思ったようですが、十分満足だったようです。
英語もちょっと話せる程度で全く問題ありませんでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/02 |
Reviewed by: LOIC
Good experience!
Just a little bit disappointed by the tour.
The guides were super nice but late, we stayed one hour at the harbor due to a boat problem. The dinner (Sushis) was too light, we had to share 20 pieces for 4 people. We stayed only 15min in the water swimming with the mantas because we were running out of time due to the delays at the beginning.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Ms. V
This was one of my main reasons for visiting the Big Island and it most definitely did not disappoint!
The crew were fun and informative. The mantas were plentiful.
I didn't realize how close they came up to you.
So beautiful!
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| Packages: | Evening Manta Snorkeling Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Sherri
We enjoyed this trip. It is only approximately 30 minutes. We were able to see a fair amount of fish and other sea creatures including turtles. The guide was very knowledgeable. However, we seemed to ask the questions or not sure if they would have shared much. That in my opinion should be improved upon.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/21 |
Reviewed by: yuki
First of all, surfing was fun. However, there was a lack of confirmation. I interpreted "meeting at the location" to mean gathering at the office, as it mentioned to meet at the office. So, I was surprised when they said, "Okay, come here!" after finishing the payment and fitting the rental gear. I thought they would take us from the surf shop to the ocean. In the end, my mother came to pick me up with a rental car, but I accidentally got a parking ticket where I parked. There was a free parking lot right nearby, but I wasn't informed about that. It was disappointing, especially since I enjoyed surfing.
まずはサーフィンは楽しかったです。が、確認不足がありました。
現地集合の意味です。
まずオフィスに集合とありますので、オフィスが現地集合の場所と解釈しておりました。
なので、支払いが終わりレンタル品のサイズ合わせが終わり、じゃあここにきてね!と言われた時にはびっくりしました。
サーフショップから海へは連れて行ってもらえると思っていましたから。
結局、母にレンタカーで迎えにきてもらい送迎してもらいましたが、うっかり停めた場所で駐車違反をとられました。
すぐそばに無料の駐車場もあったのに、そういう事は教えてもらえなかったです。
サーフィンは楽しかっただけに残念でした。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Tom
Food was great...nice variety. Small cast did an excellent job with a demanding variety of dances from wide variety of island cultures. We enjoyed it a lot!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Krin
we had so much fun - when we were watching from shore the next night we wished we had signed up again. we had one on one with our captain and guide (Justin and Tara) - The other groups were so large there was no way they could have asked questions like we did. Tara worked hard to keep us where viewing was best. Bring your towel but not change of clothes.
Mahalo for selecting Kona Ocean Experience for your manta viewing excursion! It's wonderful to know that you had a fun time and appreciated the small group experience and hard work of our fabulous crew, and tickled to hear that you wished you'd "signed up" again for another trip with us! Hopefully you will have the opportunity to come back someday!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/18 |
Reviewed by: ガンバ
It felt more Tahitian than Hawaiian, but since everyone was enjoying themselves, let's not nitpick. I was expecting a bit more variety in the food, so I was a little disappointed.
ハワイアンと言うよりも タヒチアンかなって 感じでしたが、
皆楽しんでいたから 細かなことは言うのはやめましょう。
料理はもう少し種類があるかなと思っていましたので 少々期待はずれ。
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| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: イルカもかわいい
The boat was comfortable. Although we didn't see any whales, I think they did their best to find them. The crew also took pictures with us and worked hard to make the cruise enjoyable. In the end, we stopped at a point where we could see dolphins, and we were able to cruise alongside many dolphins. We didn't see any whales, but it was a satisfying tour.
船上は快適でした。
クジラには会えませんでしたが、頑張って探してくれていたと思います。
クルーの方も、一緒に写真を撮ってくれたり、クルーズ自体を楽しませようと頑張ってくれました。
最後はイルカに会えるポイントに寄ってくれて、たくさんのイルカと並んでクルーズできました。クジラは見れませんでしたが、満足できるツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/31 |
Reviewed by: はるママ
It was an activity within the hotel where we stayed, so transportation was easy. I was reminded of the dolphins' intelligence when interacting with them. Time seemed to fly by, and while I felt the price was high, the kids were happy, so it was worth it.
There was a pricing structure, and we signed up for the higher option, but I couldn't really tell the difference from what others were experiencing.
宿泊したホテル内でのアクティビティでしたので、移動は楽でした。イルカに接して賢さを改めて感じました。あっと言う間に時間が過ぎた感じがして、お値段的には高いと感じましたが、子供達が喜んでいたので、よかったです。
料金設定があり、うちは高いので申し込みましたが、周りの人との違いはよくわかりませんでした。
アロハ、
ドルフィン・クエストを選んでいただきありがとうございます!お子様たちが楽しい時間を過ごし、あなたが私たちとのインスピレーションを得た体験をされたと聞いて嬉しいです!次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひご家族でまたお越しください。
ドルフィン・クエスト・ハワイよりマハロ!
Aloha,
Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest! We are happy to hear your children had a fun time and that you had an inspiring experience with us! We hope to have your family back again on your next trip to Hawaii.
Mahalo from Dolphin Quest Hawaii!
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<20分> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Tacoma Mom
We had a great time watching manta rays! The crew did a great job of instructing us, all of the gear worked great, and we were amazed by how many manta rays that we saw, and how close they came to us.
Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour. Aloha!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Bex
A beautiful 3 mile kayak with an amazing snorkeling experience! My advice- wear sunscreen even if it doesn’t feel like it’s sunny...Ouch! Lesson learned. For the dare devil jump off a 30 ft cliff into the gorgeous blue waters. For the pansies jump off a 3 ft mini cliff!! Lol. Wonderful personalized experience. Would highly recommend! Brian was a lot of fun!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/15 |
Reviewed by: カノープス
This time, I participated with my 12-year-old son, and we were the only two on the tour. Although my son couldn't swim, they provided us with a float (noodle), so we could enjoy the activities with peace of mind. They arranged a large boat just for us, and the female captain was very kind! She told us where the dolphins were and changed the points so we could swim with them. It was incredibly moving to see the dolphins up close and swim with them. Most importantly, we could hear the dolphins communicating (echolocation) underwater. According to the captain, the secret lies in the boat's engine (it's quiet, so the dolphins don't escape).
After the dolphin swim, we had a plan to enjoy snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, but on the way to the snorkeling point, they stopped the boat and guided us to a lava tube, making it a very satisfying tour! Above all, the time spent on the boat was very pleasant and enjoyable, and the view of the Big Island from the ocean was exceptional. The fruit we had on the boat after snorkeling was also chilled and delicious. The captain's hospitality was wonderful, and I’m really glad I participated in this tour, which allowed us to fully enjoy the nature of the Big Island. It was a valuable and wonderful experience for my child as well. Thank you very much!
今回は12歳の息子と参加し、ツアーは私たち母子の2人だけでした。
息子は泳げませんでしたが、浮き輪(ヌードル)を貸してくれるので、安心してそれぞれがアクティビティーを楽しむことができました。
大きなボートを私たちだけのために出してくれて、女性の船長さんはとても親切でした!
イルカがどこに居るか教えてくれたり、イルカと一緒に泳げるようにポイントを変えてくれたり。
イルカが間近で見られ、一緒に泳げてとても感動しました。そして、何よりもイルカ同士のコミュニケーション(=エコロケーション)を海中で聞くことができたことです。
船長さん曰く、ボートのエンジンに秘密があるとか(静かでイルカが逃げない)。
ドルフィンスイムの後はクアラケアベイでシュノーケリングを楽しむプランでしたが、シュノーケリングポイントに行くまでの道中、ボートを止めて、ラバチューブを案内してくれたりと、とても満足するツアーでした!
何より、ボートに乗っている間の時間がとても心地よく楽しくて、沖から見るハワイ島は格別でした。
シュノーケリングの後、ボートで頂くフルーツも冷えていて美味しかったです。
船長さんのホスピタリティーも素晴らしく、ハワイ島の自然を満喫出来たこのツアーに参加して本当によかったです。
子どもにとっても貴重な素晴らしい体験となりました。
ありがとうございました!
Dear Canopus,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.
I’m glad to hear that your 12-year-old son was able to enjoy himself without any worries. It’s great to know that you felt comfortable during the boat ride and didn’t experience any seasickness. I’m also delighted that you enjoyed the fruit after snorkeling.
If you ever plan to visit the Big Island again, please feel free to reach out to us.
Thank you!
カノープス様
この度は弊社のツアーに参加していただき、またこうしてご丁寧にレビューを残していただき、誠にありがとうございました。
12歳の息子さんにも安心して楽しんでいただけたとのことで、何よりです。
ボートに乗っている間の時間も船酔いされず、心地が良かったとのこと。またシュノーケリングの後のフルーツも喜んで頂けたようで、嬉しい限りです。
またハワイ島に来られることがありましたら、ご連絡くださいませ。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ハワイカイ
I participated alone, and when I looked around, I was the only Japanese person there. I boarded the boat thinking it was a sightseeing cruise, and the view from the ship, including Kailua and the mountain ridges in the background, was incredibly beautiful. The boat went all the way to the cape in search of dolphins in Kailua Bay, then made a U-turn while the captain diligently searched for dolphins. It was worth it, as suddenly 6 to 10 dolphins appeared and swam around the boat for a few minutes. I was very excited to see wild dolphins up close. It took about 30 minutes to reach the snorkeling point, where we had about 2 hours for snorkeling and lunch. After that, we cruised around Kailua Bay in search of dolphins. I can't speak English, but the crew was very kind and friendly, providing explanations in Japanese.
一人で参加しました、周りを見ると日本人は私一人でした、私は観光船のつもりで乗船しましたので船上からの景色、カイルワ、その後方の山稜線はとっても美しい景色でした、船はイルカを求めてカイルワ湾を?岬の先まで行きUターンをして蛇行しながら船長が一生懸命イルカを探していましたそのかいがあり、突然イルカ6~10頭現れ船の周りを数分遊泳していました、野生のイルカを間近で見れ大変興奮しました、シュノーケルポイントまでは30分程度、ポイントでは2時間程度のシュノーケルと昼食の時間が有りました、その後カイルワ湾をイルカを求めてのクルージングでした、私は英語は話せませんが乗組員が大変親切(日本語の説明書で解説等)フレンドリーでした。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Elaine
The trip starts early so you can be the first on the water and the first to snorkel before the crowds show up. The paddle over to the Cook Monument was easy. We stopped for a history and a geology lesson which were interesting. Once the Kayaks were landed we walked to the Monument where we donned our snorkel gear and jumped into the water. Everywhere on the Big Island is difficult to enter the water. This was just an easy jump.
The fish were a wide variety with lots of groups of yellow butterfly fish. They come here for the waters which are a mix of fresh from the lad and salt water. The blurry effect of the waters mixing is fun. This place lets the fish clean themselves of irritants. The coral was fine but some was quite damaged.
The park only allows a limited number of snorkelers at this location. They should dial the numbers back as it became crowded quickly when five boats showed up about fifteen minutes after our snorkel started.
The paddle back was easy and it was still morning.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/10 |
Reviewed by: グラナダ
The instructors were very kind, and the atmosphere was relaxed, making it enjoyable. There were few Japanese participants, and the event was primarily in English, but that was fun in its own way. The height of the zip line added to the grandeur of the experience, and I had a great time. I highly recommend it.
インストラクターの方々もとても親切で和やかな雰囲気で楽しむことが出来ました。日本人も少なく、英語主体での参加になりますが、それはそれで楽しかったです。ジップラインの高さもあり、とても雄大な感じを受けながら、楽しめました。お勧めですね。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: アリエル
I was very satisfied with the authentic cuisine and dance. It was wonderful to watch the show while listening to the sound of the waves at the seaside venue.
本場の料理とダンスで大変満足しました。海辺の会場で波の音を聞きながら、ショーを見られたのはとても素敵でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Cheonga kim
I had a really wonderful time! Mantaray was really huge...
Glad you had a wonderful time. Aloha!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
The kids had fun. However, next day they wanted to try on their own and could not time the waves. I would add a focus on teaching the kids when to start peddling. But average it was good for the first timers.
Aloha All,
Thank you for the review, glad to hear the kids had fun. And happy to hear the kids wanted to try on their own. Learning how to read the ocean and time the waves for most takes years of experience in the ocean. We tell novice surfers who are serious about learning how to surf and become avid surfers, do not get discouraged- keep at it. It takes time to develop the skills to read and feel the ocean and develop the instincts to really hone in on. But keep at it, that's what our Hawaiian lifeguards and avid watermen are there to provide for everyone and we appreciate you all joining us! We are born and raised in the islands and live and breathe the amidst the ocean to share that experience with as many people as we can- it is not something you can learn rapidly- but we encourage surfers to keep at it and remember you will progress with the more time you put into it.
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| Packages: | Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
My son was so thrilled so he decided to do it again. And he did
Awesome photo! Thank you guys again for joining us. Keep it up, looking good out there!
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| Packages: | Child Private Lesson (Age 3-9) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
We all had a great time. My kids mentioned that it was a good ending to our trip with food and activities.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/05 |
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レビューありがとうございます!楽しい時間を過ごしていただけたようで嬉しいです。また次回お会いできることを楽しみにしています!
Thank you for the review! We're glad you had such a good time. We hope to see you again next time!