Reviewed by: ロビン
The coordination between the transportation and activity companies was poor. Thanks to the quick thinking of someone I was with, we made it in time, but if it had just been us, we might have been left behind. The activity itself was good.
送迎とアクティビティの会社間の連携が悪いです。
一緒だった人の機転で間に合いましたが、自分たちだけなら、置いてきぼりになった可能性がありました。
アクティビティそのものは良かったです
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: otan123
I rode in a helicopter for the first time. The day before, when I arrived at Hilo Airport, I went to Lobby 2 to reconfirm my reservation and check in, where I was able to complete part of the check-in process, including a weight measurement. On the day of the flight, after about ten minutes of instruction, we headed to the helipad. The staff were polite and efficient. I thought I might get motion sickness, but the pilot was skilled, and it was very comfortable. It was indeed cold up in the air, and combined with the wind, there was a bit of light rain, so a jacket is essential. However, I was amazed to see the heat from the crater and the gently undulating red lava, wondering how easily one can feel nature like this! The English instructions were clear and explained point by point, and since we all wore headsets, we could chat together. I think it’s great that if you experience it as a group, those who understood can share in Japanese. At first, I was nervous in many ways, but I felt like I could experience the nature of the Big Island of Hawaii, seeing Hilo city from above and confirming the traces of lava flows from various eras all at once, which you can't feel from the ground.
初めてヘリコプターに乗りました。前日、ヒロ空港に着くと同時に、予約の再確認とチェックイン場所確認でロビー2に行きましたが、そこで体重測定等一部チェックインできました。当日は10分ぐらいのインストラクションの後、ヘリポートへ。スタッフも丁寧で、手際が良かったです。乗り物酔いするかと思いましたが、操縦が上手なのかとても快適でした。上空はやはり寒く、風と相まって小雨も混じってきたので、上着は必須です。しかし、火口の熱気や、タプタプ波打つ赤いlavaが見られて、こんなに簡単に自然を感じられるものか!?と感動しました。英語は丁寧にポイントごとに説明してくれて、ヘッドセットをつけていて全員でおしゃべりできるので、グループで体験すれば意味わかった人が日本語で話すことでみんなで共有出来て良いと思います。最初はいろんな意味で緊張しましたが、ヒロの街を一望出来て、いろいろな年代の溶岩の流れた跡を一目で確認できて、地上からは感じられないハワイ島の自然を体感できたような気がします。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: The Ertl Family
Such a great trip seeing the dolphins and another stop that was likes swimming in an aquarium! Thank you for a great day!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (No Transportation) (until 2018/03/31) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/31 |
Reviewed by: もっちー
I was told that there would be explanations in Japanese through the headphones, but I could hardly hear anything. We also didn't see as many fish as we had hoped, so it was a bit disappointing for my husband and me.
ヘッドホンで日本語の解説があるということでしたがほとんど聞こえなかったです。
お魚も思っていたほどは見られず 私たち夫婦にはちょっと残念な感想でした。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Anne
First luau, got lei welcome photos taken at front. Of course photos cost to buy them. Bought VIP seating. Worth it for the view of show, attention by waiters to bring more drinks and dessert.
Would definitely recommend
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
Reviewed by: dhirendra
This was the best cruise of my life till now. Food was excellent. Hospitality was above the par. The staff was so friendly. Drinks and juices are nice. Music and narration was very clear and soothing!
We enjoyed the trip thoroughly!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/31 |
Reviewed by: おとっつぁん
I wasn't able to sleep on the flight there, so I couldn't help but feel sleepy during the second half of the show, but the powerful fire dance woke me up. The food was also delicious.
行きの飛行機の中で寝ていなかったので、ショーの後半眠くて仕方がなかったのですが、迫力あるファイヤーダンスで目が覚めました。
料理も美味しかったです。
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| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Mike and Therese
Really enjoyed the Luau. Food was great. Entertainment was very good.
Recommend leaving early to go as there were delays due to road construction.(but not their issue)
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/28 |
Reviewed by: よっちゃん
The views of the sea and mountains were really great. It would have been even better if the guide had taken photos at the scenic spots. It felt good to be able to control the horse freely by holding the reins myself. At first, the horse seemed to mock me, but once I got used to it, it started to listen to me.
海や山の景色がすごくよかった。先導者が景色のいいところで写真を取ってくれるとなおよかった。自分で手綱をひいて自由に馬を操ることがができたのは気持ちよかった。なれるまでは馬に馬鹿にされたが慣れたらいうことを聞いてくれた。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/12 |
Reviewed by: しゅがー
I read the reviews here and made a reservation.
I stayed at the Sheraton Hotel. Around noon, I stopped by a shopping center just a 5-minute drive away and checked in at the store. When I arrived at the designated location at 5:45 PM, I was explained in English that I should ask about the car that was parked there. Honestly, I didn't understand what they were saying, but I somehow got the gist through gestures.
When I arrived at the designated spot around 5:30 PM with the rental car, the same car was parked there, and they were handing out wetsuits in the parking lot. You try it on right away, and if it doesn’t fit, you can exchange it. So, you need to wear your swimsuit before going. The parking lot at the harbor is small, so we barely managed to park, but those who couldn't park had to leave their cars at the edge of the road.
I was told to put on the wetsuit and wait on the boat. On the boat, you can have snacks and fruits, but honestly, while waiting for the sun to set, I felt seasick from the waves and couldn't enjoy it. They also serve cold juice if you ask. There was a restroom on the boat. I was told that warm drinks would be served last because it gets cold after you warm up and then enter the water.
To enter the water, I was instructed to hook a noodle (a float) around my ankle and enter horizontally. I only understood a little English, but by watching gestures and other guests, I managed to figure it out. We were the only Japanese people there.
When we finally turned on the lights and entered the sea, a manta ray swam right past me the moment I got in. You’re not supposed to touch the manta rays, but they were gracefully swimming close by, feeding on the surface. I was truly amazed to see them up close. In total, about five manta rays swam nearby. While I was watching one manta ray on my right, I almost collided with another one that approached from the left without me noticing. Watching the manta rays swim elegantly in front of me made me forget about my seasickness.
I was in the water for about 45 minutes, and I only missed seeing manta rays for about 5 minutes. However, it was late March, and it was incredibly cold; my hands were numb during the last 10 minutes. Just floating in the water made the cold and seasickness tough to handle. I was wearing a wetsuit over my rash guard and swimsuit leggings, so I only felt cold towards the end, but my husband was just in a swimsuit and a short-sleeved wetsuit, and he seemed to be shivering uncontrollably after just 10 minutes.
When the time was up, we got back on the boat and had some snacks and warm drinks. They served cocoa, but since I was feeling very seasick, I opted for warm green tea. Once I dried off on the boat, I felt much warmer and better. We returned the snorkels and wetsuits on the boat, and when we arrived at the harbor, we just dispersed.
I think if you come to the Big Island, you absolutely should go on this tour. I believe it’s fine even if you don’t speak English, but for those who are anxious, a Japanese tour might be more reassuring. We thought since we came all the way to Hawaii, we should sign up for this tour, and I’m glad we did.
As advice, it would be great to have a waterproof camera and an underwater flashlight.
ここで口コミを見て、予約しました。
シェラトンホテルに泊まっていました。そこから車で5分のショッピングセンターに寄ったお昼ごろに、お店に立ち寄りチェックインをしました。夕方5:45に指定の場所に来たら、この車が止まっているからたずねてね、というようなことを英語で説明されました。正直、何を話しているかわからなかったですが、何となく身振り手振りで伝わりました。
レンタカーで、指定の場所に5:30ごろに行くと、先ほどの車が止まっていて、ウェットスーツの貸し出しを駐車場で行っていました。すぐに着てみて、無理そうだったらサイズ交換といった感じですので、水着は着用してから行く必要があります。港の駐車場は狭いので、私たちはぎりぎり駐車できましたが、駐車できなかった人は、路上の端に駐車していました。
ウェットスーツを着て、船上で待つように言われました。船上では、スナック菓子やフルーツが食べられますが、正直、日が沈むまで待つ時間、波に揺られ酔ってしまい、それどころではありませんでした。つめたいジュースなども頼めば出してくれます。トイレも船の中にありました。
暖かい飲み物は、身体が温まってから水に入ると寒いから、最後に出されるといった説明がありました。
入り方は、ヌードルと言われるウキを足首にひっかけて、身体を水平にして入るようにと言われました。何となくしか英語がわかりませんでしたが、身振り手振りや、他のお客さんを見ているとわかります。日本人は私たちだけでした。
いざ、ライトをつけて海に入りました。入った瞬間から、目の前をマンタが通り過ぎました。マンタにさわってはいけませんが、本当にすれすれのところをくるくるとまわって餌を食べていました。こんなに間近で見られるなんて、本当に感動しました。
結局5匹ほどのマンタが近くで泳いでいました。右で泳いでいるマンタを見ていると、左から迫ってきたマンタに気づかず、思わずぶつかりそうになりました。目の前で優雅に泳ぐマンタたちを見ていると、船酔いも忘れてしまいました。
45分ほど入水していますが、マンタが見られなかった時間は5分ほどだけでした。ただ、3月下旬でしたが、ものすごく寒くて、最後の10分ほどは手がかじかんで、感覚がなくなっていました。
浮いているだけなので、寒さと船酔いはつらかったです。
ただ、私はラッシュガードと水着のレギンスの上からウェットスーツを着ていたからか、最後のほうだけ寒さがつらかったですが、旦那は水着にウェットスーツ(全て半そで半ズボン丈)だけだったので開始10分後から震えが止まらないようでした。
時間が来たので船に上がり、スナック菓子や暖かい飲み物をいただきました。ココアが配られましたが、私は船酔いがひどかったので暖かい緑茶をいただきました。船上で体を乾かすと、だいぶ温まり気分がよくなりました。船上でシュノーケルとウェットスーツを返し、港についたら、そのまま流れ解散です。
ハワイ島に来たら、絶対にこのツアーに行くべきだと思いました。英語ができなくても、問題ないと思いますが、不安な方は日本語のツアーの方が安心かなと思いました。わたしたちはせっかくハワイに来たのだから、と思いこのツアーに申し込みました。ここにしてよかったと思います。
アドバイスとしては、水の中でとれるカメラと水中の懐中電灯があるといいです。
マハロ(ありがとう)!あなたのマンタツアーのレビューに時間を割いていただき、感謝します。ご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。アロハ!
Mahalo for taking the time to review your manta tour and thank you for joining us.
Aloha!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/26 |
Reviewed by: けんけん
Since we were in Hawaii, I decided to let my middle school son and college daughter take their first surfing lesson. We went to the registration office, which was very close to our hotel, received some basic instructions, borrowed rash guards and sea socks, and then headed to the beach as directed. It was a group lesson, but there were no other participants besides my kids, so it turned into a private lesson. We spent about an hour in the water getting instruction, and the waves were just right for beginners. It was a perfect amount of time that left the kids feeling pleasantly tired, and we all enjoyed it just enough.
せっかくのハワイなので、中学生の息子と大学生の娘に初めてサーフィンレッスンを受けさせてみました。ホテルからすぐ近くの受付所に行き、簡単な指導を受け、ラッシュガードとシーソックスをかり、案内された通り自分で現地に向かいました。グループレッスンでしたが、自分の子供たち以外に参加者がおらず、実質のプライベートレッスンとなりました。海に出て1時間位指導してもらいましたが、初心者にちょうど良い波で、かつちょうど疲れるくらいで終了し、参加した子供たちも見ている我々も、ほどいい感じで楽しめました。
Thank you for joining us.
Mahalo for joining us.
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/16 |
Reviewed by: RS6
The height mentioned in the title is misleading; it refers to the length of the pulling rope. The actual height is at most 30 to 40 meters, so if you go expecting over 100 meters, you will likely be disappointed. I didn't feel the sense of speed I was anticipating; it felt more like being suspended in the air.
タイトルに記載されている高さは嘘で、引っ張るロープの長さのことでした。
高さはせいぜい30〜40mなので、100m以上の高さを期待して行くとガッカリすると思う。
予想していたよりスピード感を感じる事は無く、空中で吊られている感じです。
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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 |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/28 |
Reviewed by: マウイ
The rain was heavy until the day before, so I was wondering how it would turn out, but the slightly strong wind actually turned out to be a good thing. The view from above, the deep blue sea, and the pleasant breeze were all amazing. I would love to take on the challenge again if I get the chance next time.
前日まで雨が強く、当日はどうなるかと思いましたが、風が少し強いのが逆に良かったです。
上空からの景色、真っ青な海、風の気持ちよさ、最高でした。
次回も、チャンスがあればチャレンジしたいです。
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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 |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/25 |
Reviewed by: トムトム
My 9:30 reservation was canceled due to a flight cancellation, and when I changed it to 10:30, that flight was also canceled... I was asked if it was okay to change to 14:30, but I could only go on a short course, so I reluctantly said yes! The flight wasn't as scary as I thought, which was good, but... they circled around to show us the red spots of the volcano, and I got motion sickness (T ^ T). The seat behind me had no door, so it was windy and cold... It really depends on the weather...
9:30の予約がフライトキャンセル、
10:30に変更もフライトキャンセル、、、
14:30に変更でショートのコースしか行けないがいいか?と聞かれ、しょーがなくイエス!
フライトは思ったよりは怖くなくて良かったが、、、火山の赤いところを見せてくれる為にぐるぐる回ってくれたのが酔った(T ^ T)
後ろの席がドア無し選択してたので風ビュービューで寒いし、、、
天気次第ですね、、、
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: KI・RA・TO
We signed up for a one-and-a-half-hour plan for beginners as a family. We drove to the ranch with a rental car. The sign is simple and easy to overlook. Since it's a one-way road, it’s difficult to make a U-turn if you miss it. In March, it was a bit chilly, and the weather was partly cloudy. When we mentioned our reservation name, they provided us with helmets, jumpers, and a waist pouch for valuables (free of charge). After a brief lesson on how to use the reins, we set off immediately under the guidance of the instructor. The highlands offered a refreshing feeling with a 360-degree view. If the weather had been good, we might have been able to see the ocean, but unfortunately, it was cloudy and obscured. The horses were calm and moved slowly while grazing along the way, so I think even beginners can participate with confidence. While Kualoa Ranch on Oahu is nice, the spacious grasslands are unique to the Big Island.
午前中の1時間半のプランで、初心者ばかりの家族で申し込みしました。牧場まではレンタカーで向かいました。目印の看板はシンプルで見落としがちです。一本道なので通り過ぎるとUターンが難しいです。3月は少し肌寒く、天気は薄曇りでした。予約している名前を告げると、ヘルメットとジャンパーと貴重品を入れるウエストポーチを貸してくださり(無料)、簡単な手綱の使い方を教わると、インストラクターのお姉さんの引率で即出発です。360度見渡す限り高原で、清々しい気持ちになります。天気が良いと海まで見られたかもしれませんが、あいにくの曇り空で霞んでいて見えませんでした。馬は大人しく、途中草を食べながらゆっくり進みますので、初心者の方でも安心して参加できると思います。オアフ島のクアロアランチも良いですが、広々とした草原はハワイ島ならではないでしょうか。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/03 |
Reviewed by: ミクちゃんパパ
It wasn't very large, but since it was a catamaran, there was little rocking. A woman was talking about the history of Hawaii, but I could hardly understand... The meal was a buffet with chicken, pork, beef, salads, Thai fried rice, potatoes, etc. It was enjoyable because I could choose both the variety and the amount myself.
大きくはないが双胴船でしたので揺れは少なかったです。
ハワイの歴史を女性が話してくれてましたが・・・
ほぼ分からず・・食事はバイキング形式でチキン、ポーク、ビーフ
の肉類とサラダ、タイ米のチャーハンポテトetc.
種類も量も自分で選べるので楽でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/13 |
Reviewed by: 祖父祖母一緒で計7名参加
Unfortunately, the height of the waves affected our entire family, and even the motion sickness medication barely worked, so we spent most of the time lying down. We were able to see dolphins and managed to experience snorkeling, but the intense rocking created some memorable moments in a way, haha. This time we traveled in late February, but next time, if the weather is milder, I would like to participate again.
あいにくの波の高さに家族総出でやられてしまいまして、酔い止めすらほぼ効かず、ほぼ横になっている状態で終始過ごしました。
イルカも見ることが出来ましたし、シュノーケルもなんとか経験出来ましたが、あまりの揺れのためにある意味いい思い出が刻み込まれましたw
ただ今回は2月下旬の渡航でしたが、次回は気候の穏やかな時期であれば再度参加したいと、思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/25 |
Reviewed by: David
This was better than I could imagine. After leaving the shore on a small boat (three crew and four passengers), we passed manta village and went south a bit more to see some historic land with wild goats on it and sat there while the sun set. We had a platter of sushi and grapes, which was delicious.
When the sun set, we went back up and joined the rest of the boats at manta village, and got into the water where we all held a surf board and had floaties under our stomachs. It was all very comfortable, besides the cold, which we had full or short sleeve wetsuits for. The surf board had a nice light on it which attracted plenty of plankton.
We saw two manta rays, Amanda, and I forget the name of the other one. Amanda actually brushed up against my wife twice! (Don't intentionally touch them as I've heard it's a $5000 fine).
After plenty of time in the water, and repeated visits by both manta rays, we headed back to the boat and had some ginger ale on the way back to the dock.
Overall wonderful experience!
Oh, if you're on your honeymoon, make sure your ring fits tightly enough not to fall off in the water! And insure it if it's valuable! Mine slipped off, but thankfully I didn't loose a bunch of money.
Thank you for letting us know about your Sunset/Manta Snorkeling tour with Kona Ocean Experience! We're pleased that you appreciated the small group atmosphere, and enjoyed the sushi and fruit platter. We appreciate you taking the time to write your descriptive review as this lets other folks know what they might expect when going out on our tour. We're especially glad to hear that you had wonderful experience and super close encounters with the mantas, while being mindfully careful not to touch them! Thank you for your warning to others to remove loose jewelry... and although not expensive it's still a "bummer" that you lost your wedding ring. Mahalo again for joining us aboard. Hope you might be able to return for another adventure with KOEX in the future! Aloha!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/26 |
Reviewed by: sat
I participated because I am interested in submarines. It felt like an artificial landscape, and I didn't see many fish, but the experience of diving was interesting. I learned that even in shallow waters around the Big Island of Hawaii, there are reefs and many beautiful fish, so I plan to enjoy the natural ocean next time.
潜水艦に興味があって参加しました。
人工的な景色に感じられ、魚はあまり見られませんでしたが、潜っていく様子は面白いものでした。
ハワイ島の海では浅瀬でも岩礁があり、美しくたくさんの魚が見られることが分かったので、次回は自然の海を堪能しようと思います。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/15 |
Reviewed by: たまこ
I stayed at the King Kamehameha Hotel right in front of Kailua Pier, so it was easy to walk there for the 7:30 AM meeting. Once on the boat, there was a buffet area with bread and fruit, and coffee and water were also available for free.
After about 40 to 50 minutes of traveling along the bay, they provided explanations about various buildings and scenery, all in English. I just enjoyed the atmosphere. The Kanoa II is a large catamaran, but the swaying in the open sea was quite significant. There were about 40 passengers, and it seemed that around 20% of them looked a bit green. I recommend taking motion sickness medication about an hour before boarding.
When we arrived at the snorkeling point, all passengers were gathered on the first floor for about 10 minutes of safety instructions, also in English. They mentioned that in case of an emergency, the horn would sound five times, so we should return to the boat immediately, not to stand on the coral, and not to stray too far from the boat. I think as long as you don't act too differently from those around you, you'll be fine. The snorkeling point is about 15 meters deep and incredibly clear and beautiful. There are quite a few fish, but the water is cold! They seem to rent out wetsuits for a fee, so if you're not confident, it might be a good idea to borrow one. I gave up after about 20 minutes of swimming due to the cold and the waves, and returned to the boat early. The boat stays here for about an hour, and it might be tough for those who are sensitive to motion.
For lunch, the staff grilled hamburgers and vegetables on the spot, and you can make your own cheeseburger at the buffet. It was quite delicious! If you're not feeling seasick, definitely give it a try (laughs).
On the way back, it takes about another hour to return to Kailua Pier.
The boat is large and has a flushing toilet, which someone mentioned is much cleaner than many public restrooms. There’s a bar area, and soft drinks seem to be free. The staff comes around to each table to ask if you need any drinks. Smoothies and cocktails appear to be for a fee.
Among the participants, we were the only Japanese, but the handsome and beautiful staff frequently checked on us, so we were able to relax without worry. The sea water is cold, but the wind on the way back is also quite chilly. If you're in a wet swimsuit, you're bound to catch a cold. I recommend bringing something to wear over it, like a windbreaker.
カイルア桟橋の目の前のキングカメハメハホテルに泊まっていたので、朝7時半の集合も何の苦もなく歩いて行けました。
船に乗り込むと、ビュッフェコーナーにパンとフルーツが置いてあり、コーヒーやお水も含め、取り放題です。
出発して40分~50分ほど、湾に沿って移動をし、その間いろんな建造物や風景の説明をしてくれるのですが、すべて英語です。雰囲気だけ楽しみました。
カノアII号は大きな双頭船ですが、外洋の揺れはかなり大きく、乗客は40名ほどいたでしょうか、そのうち2割ほどはグロッキーになっていたように見えました。乗船する1時間ほど前には酔い止めをしっかり飲んで参加されることをお勧めします。
シュノーケリングポイントに着くと、乗客全員が1階に集められ、注意事項の説明が10分ほどあります。これもすべて英語です。
緊急の時はホーンを5回鳴らすからすぐに船に戻ってね、サンゴの上には立たないでね、船からあまり離れないでね、後いろいろ言ってたと思うのですが、まぁ周りの人とあまり異なる行動をしなければOKかと思います。
シュノーケリングポイントは、深さ15メートルぐらいあるでしょうか。さすがに澄んでいてとてもキレイです。お魚もそこそこいます。ただ、水が冷たい!!
有料でウェットスーツも貸し出しているようなので、自信のない方は借りた方がいいかも。私も20分ほど泳いで寒さと波の高さにギブアップです。早々に船に引き上げました。
船はここで1時間ほど停泊しています。ずっと揺れてますのでつらい人にはつらいかも。
ランチはスタッフがその場で焼いてくれたハンバーグや野菜がビュッフェコーナーに並び、自分でチーズバーガーを作って食べます。かなり美味しかったですよ!酔ってなければぜひ召し上がってください(笑)。
そして帰りはまた小一時間ほどかけてカイルア桟橋に戻る感じです。
船は大きくてトイレも水洗、どなたかが書いていましたがそんじょそこらのトイレよりよっぽどキレイです。
バーコーナーがあって、ソフトドリンクは無料のようです。スタッフが各テーブルを回って飲み物いらないか?と聞きに来てくれます。スムージーやカクテルは有料のようです。
参加者のうち、日本人は私達だけでしたが、美男美女のスタッフがしょっちゅう様子を見に来てくれるので、気にせず過ごせました。
海の水も冷たいですが、行き帰りの風もかなり寒いです。濡れたままの水着だと漏れなく風邪をひきそうです。ウィンドブレーカーなど、上に羽織るものを持参される事をお勧めします。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Amber
Captain Steve and Sam were great! They were very knowledgeable and took great care of our family. The snorkeling was wonderful and we were able to see a lot of different species, including sea turtles and a spotted eagle ray.
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| Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/09 |
Reviewed by: K.T
I experienced horseback riding for the first time this time. I was worried about whether I could ride well, but they provided a proper explanation beforehand, and I was able to enjoy it until the end.
I don't speak much English, but they explained things clearly, and there are important explanations in Japanese as well, so I think it's fine for those who only understand Japanese.
I was able to fully enjoy the nature of Waipi'o Valley and had the precious experience of crossing a river on horseback.
Of course, the Big Island has wonderful beaches, Kilauea, and Mauna Kea, but I truly recommend this horseback riding tour as well!
今回初めて乗馬を体験しました。上手く乗れるかどうか不安でしたが、先にちゃんと説明してくれて最後まで楽しむことが出来ました。
英語はあまり喋れませんが、分かりやすく説明してくれましたし、大事な事は日本語の説明文もあるので、日本語だけしか分からない方でも大丈夫だと思います。
ワイピオ渓谷の自然をいっぱい満喫でき、馬で川を渡るという貴重な体験ができました。
ハワイ島はもちろん海やキラウエア、マウナケアは素晴らしいですが、
この乗馬ツアーも本当に素晴らしくオススメします!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
Reviewed by: MTTravelers
We enjoyed the dinner cruise. The food was good, the entertainment enjoyable, and nice fellow travelers to visit with - all made for a nice evening. Cruising down the coast was a good was to see more of the island especially the Captain Cook monument. The only negative - the weather and unfortunately, no one has control over that.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/03 |
Reviewed by: シンメトリー美人プロデューサー Roe
This time, I participated as the activity coordinator for a retreat in Hawaii aimed at helping entrepreneurs grow their mindset!
The reason I chose parasailing is that it offers a unique experience that can inspire entrepreneurs and evoke emotions about the future.
If you're not afraid of heights, it's incredibly refreshing. Occasionally swaying adds to the fun.
In a private space 150 meters above the ground, with endless sky and sea in sight, and a small boat below, it became a very memorable experience as I discussed our future three years from now with my companions in a slightly thrilling environment.
Reflecting on it afterward, I think it would have been even more exciting if we had shouted our future goals out loud from up high.
I definitely want to incorporate that next time! 😊
今回、起業家の当たり前を成長させるハワイ合宿でのアクティビティ担当として参加しました!
パラセイリングを選んだ理由は、
普段できない体験をして、
起業家の心に感動や未来に対する感情を
注入することができるアクティビティとして選びました。
高いところが苦手でなければ、爽快そのものです。
時折、揺れることも楽しさを助長してくれます。
150m上空の
他にはないプライベートな空間で、
見渡す限りの空と海、
斜め下には小さくなったボートを見ながら、
ときおり揺れちょっぴりスリリングな環境のなかで、
仲間と3年後の未来を語り合う、
とっても思い出深い体験となりました。
終わってから思うことは、
上空から、大きな声で今後の目標を叫んでみることをやってみたら、
もっと盛り上がっただろうということ。
また次回の時には、ぜひ取り入れたいと想います^^
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| Packages: | 高度150メートル!デラックスプラン(~2018/12/31) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/25 |
Reviewed by: ノブGM
Wild dolphins & Kealakekua
Snorkeling
On Dave's boat, it was just my son and me. Dave searched for dolphin spots, and with his signal of "JUMP IN!", we jumped in multiple times. When the pod of dolphins swam away, we got back on the boat and headed to the next spot, laughing. We dove about 7 or 8 times and finally encountered a pod of over 50 dolphins! The snorkeling afterward was also amazing!
野生のイルカ&ケアラケクア
シュノーケリング
ガイドのDaveのボートには息子と私の2人だけ
イルカのポイントをデイブが探し「JUMP IN! 」の合図で何度も取り込んでは、イルカの群れが行ってしまうとまたボートに上がり次のポイントへ笑。7、8本はダイブし最後は50頭以上の群れに遭遇!その後のシューノーケリングも最高!
Dear Nobu GM,
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad to hear that you were able to see many dolphins and that you had a fulfilling time with your son. Thank you again for participating in our tour.
ノブGM様
この度は、わざわざコメントを残していただきありがとうございました。沢山のイルカたちに会えたようで、そして息子さんと充実した時間を過ごして頂けたようで、何よりです。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。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/02 |
Reviewed by: naonao
This is a tour that I look forward to every time I visit the Big Island. We leisurely stroll through taro fields, splash through rivers, and encounter wild horses... Next time, my sister and her husband will be visiting the Big Island for the first time, so I definitely want them to give it a try.
ハワイ島では毎回楽しみにしているツアーです。タロイモ畑の中をのんびり進んだり、川の中をザブザブ進んだり野生の馬に出会ったり…
次回は妹夫婦が初ハワイ島なので、是非チャレンジしてもらいます。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/26 |
Reviewed by: マリちゃん
I couldn't see any big jumps, but I was able to see spouts near the boat multiple times. The guide spoke English, but they showed us a Japanese explanation file. It was also nice to be able to view Mauna Kea from the sea.
大きなジャンピングは見れませんでしたが、何度も船の近くで潮吹きを見ることができました。
ガイドは英語でしたが、日本語の解説ファイルを見せてくれました。
マウナケア山を海から眺めることもできて良かったです。
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/09 |
Reviewed by: ヤッキー
I chose this tour because the meeting place was close to the hotel. The guide didn't speak any Japanese at all, so I had to figure things out on my own. Since it was my first time snorkeling, I struggled with how to use the equipment and wasn't able to swim with the dolphins (crying). The ocean was beautiful.
集合場所が宿泊ホテルから近かったので、このツアーを選びました。
ガイドさんは日本語は全くダメだったので、なんとなく察して動きましたが、
シュノーケルは初めてだったので使い方がわからずもたついてしまい、イルカと泳ぐことができませんでした(泣)。
海はきれいでした。
Thank you for your comment, Yaki. Yes, we do not have guides who speak Japanese. All tours are conducted in English. I understand that it was your first time snorkeling, and unfortunately, you couldn't swim with the dolphins because you weren't familiar with how to use the equipment. That is indeed unfortunate. If possible, I hope you can practice using the snorkeling mask in a pool next time, and we would love for you to join the tour again. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time next time. Thank you very much for participating.
ヤッキー様 コメントを書いてくださり、ありがとうございます。はい、弊社には日本語を話せるガイドはおりません。全て英語でのツアーとなっております。シュノーケリングをされるのは初めてだったとのこと。そのため使い方がよく分からずイルカと泳げなかったとのことで、それはそれは残念です。出来れば次回プールなどでシュノーケリングのマスクの練習をされて、また是非ツアーに参加していただけたらと思っております。きっと今度は楽しい時間を過ごして頂けるのではと思います。ご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/10 |
Reviewed by: アイクミ
The morning cruise was wonderful, blessed with great weather. A rainbow appeared, the sky was beautiful, and it felt great just to see people doing yoga on the beach or taking a walk. Once we headed out, we saw whales swimming in the ocean everywhere.
These are completely wild whales, right? I felt like I was in the great outdoors and lost track of time. The boat rocked quite a bit, so I couldn't take photos myself, but there was someone on board with a high-performance camera with a telephoto lens who captured some amazing shots. Everyone got the data from that person and we excitedly talked as if we had taken the photos ourselves.
The cruise also included drinks and light snacks, making it a very satisfying experience.
朝のクルーズは、天気に恵まれて、素晴らしいものでした。虹が出て、空の景色は良いし、浜辺ではヨガをやる人達がいたり、散歩するだけでも気持ち良かったです。さて、沖へ出て、海を泳ぐクジラがあちこちに居ました。
これって、完全に野生の鯨ですよね。なんか、大自然の中にいるんだ!という感覚になって、時間を忘れました。けっこう船が揺れたので、自分では写真は撮れませんでしたが、同乗してた人の中にかなり高性能の望遠レンズ付きカメラを持ってた人が、素晴らしいショットを取っていて、みんなその人からデータを貰って、あたかも自分が撮ったみたいな話をして盛り上がりました。
飲み物や軽食も付いていて、とても満足なクルーズでした。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/15 |
Reviewed by: きひろ
I rated this experience as such because it was held on a very cloudy day.
First, we went whale watching (we saw several whales, including pairs and mother-calf combinations. A baby whale even came right up next to the boat). Then we experienced rafting on a military boat that holds 18 people (it was thrilling with a sense of speed, including moments where we sped towards the coastal cliffs and made U-turns at the last second). Lastly, we went snorkeling (we saw beautiful corals and small fish, and the water clarity was high).
There are three attractions: whale watching, rafting, and snorkeling, and any one of them is worth participating in. Some elderly participants chose not to snorkel.
My rating is primarily due to the poor weather, but the content of the attractions was thoroughly satisfying.
今回はどん曇りの中催行のためこの評価にしました。
内容はまず、ホエールウオッチング(見れました。何頭も。ペアや親子の組み合わせ等。子クジラはボートの真横まで上がってきました。)。18人乗りの軍用ボートによるラフティング(スピード感もありスリルは味わえます。海岸の崖に向かってスピードを上げ、直前でUターン等もあり)。シュノーケル(綺麗なサンゴや小魚等見られます。透明度も高いです。)
ホエールウオッチング、ラフティング、シュノーケルの3つのアトラクションがありどれか1つが目的でも利用価値はあります。高齢の方は、シュノーケルはしない方もいました。
あくまでも天気が良くなかったからの評価であり、アトラクションの内容は十分に満足できる内容です。
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| Packages: | 水曜催行<カイルア桟橋発/4時間/軽食付>(2019年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/21 |
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Aloha. the Ertl Family!
Thank you for join our tour!!
We are very glad that you had great experience with us!!!
We are looking forward to see you soon!!
Mahalo
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