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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Simply amazing

Reviewed by: Pernille

We didn't have the best start for our manta ray snorkeling - trouble checking in for our flight the day after stressed us a lot, so we were not really in the mood. But despite me getting pretty seasick, being in the water and experiencing these magnificent and majestic fish feeding was an amazing experince. I so much wanna do it again - but next time without being seasick :) Thanks to the crew and captain for being so nice to me

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We are happy you had a pleasurable experience minus being seasick. It does affect some of us more than others. We always have remedies on board to assist with seasickness. A Hoi Hou!

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Posted on: 2016/09/08
Activity Date: 2016/09/05

UFO Parasail Adventure - Best Kona Parasailing Tour

Parasailing

Reviewed by: Leretha Farley

WE have a great time. The weather was nice and the company was great. We paid for the pictures so that we would never forgot what a great time we had. The part where they wet you feet was awesome. If we ever come back to the area again we plan to try one more time. While up in the air we got to see a school of dolphins.

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Packages: Deluxe Ride [800ft]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/09/07
Activity Date: 2016/07/07

ハワイ島 パラセイリング <午前・午後/カイルアコナ発> by UFO Parasail

Amazing!! 最高!!

Reviewed by: ダルマ

The departure time was changed to 9 AM due to equipment checks. The price remains unchanged, so that’s not an issue.

Aside from us, there was only one couple, so we had the vast ocean all to ourselves. At an altitude of 244 meters, I felt a moment of hesitation, but once I got used to it, it was truly exhilarating! My 9-year-old daughter was also very excited.

All we could see below was the ocean. When I experienced this in Oahu, I saw many people enjoying banana boats and snorkeling, but on the Big Island, it was really just the sea!

I highly recommend it!

機材の確認?とかで、出発が9時に変更になりました。料金も変更なく、その点は特に問題無し。
私たちの他はカップル一組だけで、大海原を独占状態。
高度244メートルの世界、一瞬足がすくみましたが、慣れてくると本当に爽快!!
9歳の娘も大興奮でした。
眼下は海のみ。以前オアフで体験したときは、バナナボートやシュノーケルなどを体験している人たちがたくさん見えましたが、ハワイ島は本当に海だけ!!
おススメです!

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Packages: <早朝割引>高さ243メートル
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/09/05
Activity Date: 2016/07/31

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Good Horseback Riding

Reviewed by: K Engstrom

Beautiful views of Kohala mountains and ocean. Guides accessed the experience of the group and allowed cantering. Some how the 2.5 hr wasn't long enough. Glad we did this.

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Packages: 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/09/05
Activity Date: 2016/08/04

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Horseback riding in a breathtaking landscape. 絶景の中での乗馬

Reviewed by: 自然児

It was the first time for my husband and children to ride horses properly. After a brief explanation in English, each person was assigned a horse, and they quickly got on. From the moment they mounted, they held the reins themselves and started moving! At first, my sons were nervous, but after about 10 minutes, they seemed to be having a great time. They enjoyed the beautiful scenery while riding. Then, after about 30 to 40 minutes, when the instructor asked, "Do you want to try running?" they all nodded and started to run together! My eldest son enjoyed running several times afterward, while my younger son, who was scared, took his time walking, which was nice as everyone could progress at their own pace. After more than an hour and a half of riding, we finished, and it was interesting to see the contrasting feelings between the exhausted parents and the kids who wanted to ride even more. As a side note, it seemed beneficial for my sons, who are learning English, that everything was conducted in English.

ちゃんとした乗馬が初めての主人と子供たち。
英語での簡単な説明の後、一人に一頭の馬があてがわれ、早速乗ることに。
乗った瞬間から手綱を自分で持ち、移動開始!
始めはドキドキしていた息子たちは10分もすると楽しそうに。
素晴らしい景色を堪能しながらの楽しい乗馬を満喫していました。
そして30~40分して頃、「走ってみたい?」というインストラクターの一声に頷くと皆で一斉に走り始めることに!
走りを満喫する長男はその後も何度か走りに挑戦、怖いという次男はマイペースに歩き、と個々のペースで進めることもありがたかったです。
一時間半以上の乗馬の後に終了したが、くたくたの親ともっともっと乗っていたかった、ということもたちの感想が対照的でした。
補足ではありますが、英語を学習中の息子たちにとっては英語オンリーであることも良かったみたいです。

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
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Posted on: 2016/09/05
Activity Date: 2016/08/18

Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

Couples total of 4 guest.

Reviewed by: Jewel

First it started off with a mix up with the dates!! I booked for 8-29-2016 with the voucher confirmation for the 29th of August but was contacted by the host stating that we are schedule for 8-31-2016. We have already left the Condo, on our way to the tour which is a 1 1/2 hrs away when I got a call from the host of the tour!!!! We have already been driving for about 1/2 hr at that point. So then the tour was cancelled for 8-31-2016 due to the Hurricane threat and was told that I will be refunded. So I am back in my home town without doing any of the things I wanted to do!!!!!

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Packages: Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure
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Posted on: 2016/09/02
Activity Date: 2016/08/29

Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

Breath taking tour back in time

Reviewed by: Terry Charbonneau

We booked our tour of the Waipio valley with the hope of a different type of Hawaiian adventure. Jaime was our well versed guide. His humour and eagerness to share his vast knowledge of Hawaii history, as well as the flora and fauna of the valley made the tour quite memorable. However the ability to rid beautiful beautiful ,well mannered horses in such a magical historical setting made the the rid unforgettable. My hats off to Jaime
and the rest of the wonderful staff that made this the
best Horse back ride that we have ever exprienced. This is definately some
thing that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.

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Packages: Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/09/02
Activity Date: 2016/08/25

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Great trip

Reviewed by: Ian

Really excellent trip, would recommend it to anyone.

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Packages: Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/08/31
Activity Date: 2016/08/28

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Circle Island tour

Reviewed by: Jeanne

Guide was very informative. He talked about everything we were seeing and was easy to listen to. The only concern I had was that the tour company needs to adjust expected arrival times to account for other pick ups and traffic.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/08/29
Activity Date: 2016/08/23

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

Kealakekua Bay is wonderful! The dolphins were a bit aloof... ケアラケクア湾すばらしい!イルカはちょっとそっけなかった・・・

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It was very convenient to walk from the hotel to the meeting place, so there was no time loss. However, the meeting place was vague and there were no specific instructions, so I was quite anxious until the guide arrived. Since it was a small group, there were only four of us from our family, along with the pilot, a female guide, and a female guide-in-training.

We boarded the boat and started looking for dolphins, but the dolphins today were not very friendly, and the groups were small. We jumped off the boat several times after spotting them, but we couldn't meet them easily. The pilot suggested several times, "Let's go towards the pier," but the female guide stubbornly refused, saying, "The visibility is poor over there..." Eventually, since we weren't finding any dolphins, we ended up going towards the pier. There were already many tour boats for foreigners there, and there were plenty of dolphins, with everyone chasing them around. The female guide said, "Please don't chase the dolphins for their sake." When we entered the water, the visibility was actually not much different, and there were many dolphins swimming right below us, occasionally coming towards us! I tried to take photos with the underwater camera I purchased for this day, but I was too flustered to get good shots. The dolphins here were also not very friendly, so it didn't feel like we could swim with them, but we did see many dolphins. I thought if we had come here earlier, we could have swum with the dolphins more leisurely, but I also understand that we don't want to stress the dolphins... It was a complicated feeling.

Not wanting to spend too much time, as we would run out of snorkeling time, we reluctantly got back on the boat and headed to Kealakekua Bay while sightseeing the lava cliffs. The visibility here was truly amazing; it was the clearest sea I had ever seen. I was so absorbed in swimming that time flew by. When called back to the boat, they had prepared fruits and warm tea for us. The grapes and pineapple were very delicious. They also gave us potato chips, and we ate while heading back.

Since I participated with my parents in their 60s and my elementary school son, the small group size (which ended up being a private tour) was very helpful. One disappointing thing was that I had requested prescription masks, but they were not prepared (the wetsuits I requested at the same time were properly provided). At the site, I was shown something like a reservation form (which was different from the form I filled out) and was told, "It's not written here." I thought I might have forgotten to input it, but when I checked after returning, it was properly entered. I believe there was a communication issue between the VELTRA system and the local company. My father, who has poor eyesight, had brought prescription goggles just in case, so it worked out, but he looked very disappointed, saying, "I couldn't see well." I don't think the local staff is at fault, so I hope they ensure proper communication.

集合場所までホテルから歩いて行けるため、時間ロスがなくとても便利でした。ただ、集合場所が曖昧で、特に指定もなかったので、ガイドの方が来てくれるまでドキドキでした。少人数制なので、お客は我々家族4人のみ。あとは操縦士の方と、ガイドの女性と、ガイド見習いの女性1人。
ボートに乗り込み、はじめにイルカを探していきますが、今日のイルカたちはあまりフレンドリーではなく、群れも小さく、何度か見つけてボートから飛び降りますが、なかなか会えず。操縦士の方が、「ピアのほうに行こうよ」と何度か提案するのですが、ガイドの女性が「あっちは透明度が悪いから・・・」と頑なに拒否。でもなかなか見つからないので、結局「ピア」のほうへ。そこにはすでにたくさんの外国人向けのツアーボートがいて、イルカもたくさんいて、みんなで追い回しているような感じ。ガイドの女性が「イルカたちのために、追わないであげてください」と。我々も海に入ると、実際には海の透明度は大して変わらず、真下にたくさんのイルカの群れが泳いでいて、たまにこっちに向かってくる!この日のために購入した水中カメラで撮影を試みるも、焦ってうまく撮れず。ここのイルカたちもあまりフレンドリーではなかったので一緒に泳ぐ、という感じではなかったですが、たくさんのイルカには会えました。もっと早くここに来ていたら、もっとゆっくりイルカと泳げたのになあとも思うけど、イルカたちにストレスをかけたくないのもわかるし。。。複雑な気持ちでした。
あまりゆっくりしているとシュノーケルの時間がなくなってしまうので、後ろ髪引かれながら再度ボートに乗りこみ、溶岩の岸壁などを見学しながらケアラケクア湾へ。ここの透明度は本当にすばらしく、こんなにきれいな海は初めてでした。夢中で泳いでいるとあっという間に時間がたっていました。呼ばれてボートにあがると、フルーツと温かいお茶を用意していてくれました。ブドウとパイナップルがとっても美味しかった。ポテトチップスもくれて、食べながら帰りました。
60代の両親、小学生の息子を連れての参加でしたので、少人数制(結果的には貸し切り)でとても助かりました。
一つ残念だったのは、度つきマスクをリクエストしていたのに、用意されていなかったこと(同時にお願いしたウエットスーツはきちんと用意してありました)。現地では予約表のようなものを見せられて(申し込み時のフォームとはちがう形式のもの)「こちらに書いていない」と言われてしまい、私が入力しわすれたのかと思っていましたが、帰ってきて確認すると、きちんと入力されている。VELTRAのシステムから、現地の会社に伝達がうまくいっていないのだと思います。目の悪い父は念のために度つきゴーグルを持参していたのでなんとかなりましたが「あまり見えなかった」ととても残念そうにしていました。
現地の方は悪くないのではないかと思うので、きちんと伝達を徹底してほしいです。

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Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We provide the following guidance: "After leaving the Sheraton Hotel, proceed with the parking lot on your right and turn left at the brown stone wall sign for 'Sheraton Hotel' (Kaleiopapa Street). Walk towards the ocean, and our Japanese guide will be waiting for you in the grassy area with public restrooms and benches on your immediate right." I apologize if this was unclear. We will work on improving it.

Dolphins are wild animals, so we cannot predict exactly when and where they will be, but it seems there were many at the pier that day. If you had gone there from the start, you would have certainly had more time to swim with the dolphins. I apologize for any disappointment this may have caused. The pier is often crowded, and I believe our guide wanted to ensure that you had a chance to interact with the dolphins in a less crowded area, but unfortunately, that plan did not work out that day.

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of Kealakekua Bay. Thank you for choosing our tour to create family memories with your parents in their 60s and your elementary school son. Our boat accommodates up to six guests, allowing you to experience a tour that feels like a private charter.

I also sincerely apologize for any disappointment caused regarding the prescription mask for your father. We did not receive any communication about this from VELTRA, and after this incident, we discussed it with VELTRA to reconfirm the display of prescription masks in the future.

Please feel free to contact us if you plan to visit the Big Island again. Wishing you and your family continued health and happiness.

○○○様、わざわざお時間を割いて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。弊社では、「シェラトンホテルの敷地を出て、駐車場を右手に見ながら進行方向左手にある「Sheraton Hotel」の茶色い石壁のサインを左折します(Kaleiopapa Street)。海へ向かって歩き、すぐ右手の公衆トイレやベンチのある芝生エリアで日本語ガイドがお待ちいたしております。」という案内をさせて頂いていますが、分かりにくかったでしょうか。申し訳ありません。改善して参ります。

イルカたちは野生の生き物で飼い馴らされたものではないので、いつどこにいるかは100%分かりませんが、その日はピアに沢山いたようですね。そちらに最初から行っておけば確かにイルカたちと泳ぐ時間はもっとあったことでしょうね。残念な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ありません。ピアは混んでいることが多いので、ガイドはなるべく混んででいないところで○○○様にイルカと触れ合ってもらいたいと思っていたのだと思いますが、その思惑がその日は上手く行かず、申し訳ありませんでした。

ケアラケクア湾の美しさは満喫してもらえたようで、何よりです。60代のご両親と小学生の息子さんとの家族の思い出に弊社のツアーを選んで頂き、ありがとうございました。弊社のボートはお客様は6人までなので、まるでプライベートチャーターのようなツアーを味わって頂けることが醍醐味となっております。

また度付きマスクの件については、お父様に残念な思いをさせてしまったことを大変申し訳なく思っております。弊社としては、VELTRA様からそのような伝達事項は頂いていなかったもので、この件の後VELTRA様と話し合いをし、今後の度つきマスクの表示について再確認をいたしました。

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。○○○様のご家族のこれからの益々のご健勝をお祈り申し上げます。

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Posted on: 2016/08/29
Activity Date: 2016/07/31

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Great show!

Reviewed by: Tomio

Great food and show. The fire knife performer was our favorite!

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/08/29
Activity Date: 2016/08/26

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Great Time

Reviewed by: KCarson

The sunset dinner cruise my wife and I took lived up to the hype. The food was excellent! The western coast of the Big Island was just beautiful at that time of day. We also got to see a pod of dolphins (I would say at least 20 jumping out of the water) along the way. Can't recommend this activity enough!!!

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Posted on: 2016/08/28
Activity Date: 2016/08/21

Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours

manta adventure

Reviewed by: Bill Nott

It turned out to be just the two of us on the cruise,,,It was great fun and swimming with those sea behemoths is magical! Our two person crew were very gracious and gave a wonderful view of the rays and other island animals...and it included sushi!

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Aloha, Bill! We're pleased to learn that you had "great fun" and a "magical swim" with the mantas while aboard with Kona Ocean Experience! Mahalo for your kind compliments regarding our crew and the overall tour. We hope that you may have a chance to join us again sometime in the future for another memorable tour!

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Packages: Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins]
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Posted on: 2016/08/27
Activity Date: 2016/08/03

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ(キングカメハメハホテル内)<ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>

Three and a half hours. たっぷり3時間半

Reviewed by: madai

I stayed at the Courtyard King Kamehameha Hotel. The show takes place at this hotel.

We were supposed to gather at 5:00 PM, but when we arrived, there was a long line in the hallway next to the lobby. I recommend arriving early for check-in, as being late in line can affect your meal time later. If you pay a special fee, you can get seats closer to the front and don’t have to wait as long.

When you line up, they will ask if you want a flower lei or a shell lei. The shell lei is free, while the flower lei comes at a cost. We exchanged shell leis with each other. After that, we exchanged our vouchers for tickets and headed to the venue.

Once we arrived at the venue, soothing Hawaiian music was playing continuously. We waited at our seats until everyone was at their tables. Drinks are self-serve near the entrance. Adults can have beer or mai tais, while children only get red cranberry juice. My 10-year-old child was not allowed to have that. At the same time, there was an introduction to about five traditional games, where you could decorate your face and feet with stamps. Participation in these activities was optional.

Afterward, there was a hula dance lesson, and explanations about traditional dishes, such as meat wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, along with about 30 minutes of free time. Hawaiian music continued to play during this time. About an hour after entering, King Kamehameha finally arrived from the sea.

After that, it was finally time for dinner, but we had to go up to the buffet in order from the front tables. However, we couldn’t go up freely. They called each table, so we had to wait at least 30 minutes after the first table was called. My 10-year-old fell asleep without eating, despite being hungry, as it took a long time for our table to be called.

Desserts, coffee, and tea were available. Just when I thought we could return to our room after finishing our meal, the show finally began. The show featured Hawaiian dances and a fire show, which were quite good, but it took a considerable amount of time to get to the meal and to watch the show. You really need to have a relaxed mindset and plenty of time, or else you might end up feeling exhausted.

The Hawaiian music was very pleasant, and my two sons and husband dozed off, swaying their heads during the crucial part of the show. It ended at 8:30 PM. I think it’s a show more suited for adults. My 10-year-old ultimately didn’t wake up and managed to eat a packed meal of chicken nuggets, fries, white rice, and meat after we returned to the room. It’s a show aimed at older audiences rather than children.

コートヤードキングカメハメハホテルに宿泊してました。ショーはこのホテルで行われます。
17:00集合でしたが、行くとロビー横の廊下に長蛇の列ができてました。
後のことも考えると受付には早くいくことをお勧めします。並ぶのが遅いと、後々食事時間に影響します。
特別料金を払うと前の方の席になり、あまり並ぶ必要もありません。
並ぶと順番に対応してくれますが、花のレイか貝殻のレイか聞かれます。貝殻は無料で花のレイ有料です。お互いに貝殻のレイをかけあいました。
その後バウチャーをチケットにかえ、入場する会場に向かいます。
会場につくとず~っとゆったりとしたハワイアンミュージックが演奏されています。全員がテーブルにつくまで、席に座って待ちます。飲み物は入口の近くに自分でとりにいきます。大人はビールやマイタイが提供され、子どもは赤いクランベリージュースのみです。10歳の子供はそれがダメでした。それと同時に5種類くらいの昔の遊びや顔や足にスタンプのような飾りをつけたりと伝統的な昔の遊びの紹介があります。それに参加するかどうかは自由です。その後フラダンスのレッスンがあつたり、伝統的な料理、バナナの皮に肉を包んで蒸すなどの説明があったり、30分くらいの自由な時間があります。その間もハワイアンミュージックがずっとかかってます。入場して一時間くらい経つとようやく海からカメハメハ大王が陸に上陸してきます。
それが終わるとようやく食事ですが、前方の席から順番によぱれ食事(ビュッフェ)を取りにいきます。でも自由には取りにいけないのです。テーブルごとによばれるので、とにかく最初のテーブルの人たちが呼ばれてからもさいてい30分は待ちました。10歳の子供は、ゆったりとしたミュージックと昼のシュノーケリングでとうとうご飯を食べずに寝てしまいました。お腹がへっているのに、なかなか順番は来ず、自分のテーブルの順番を待ってやっとご飯を食べました。
デザートコーヒー紅茶はあります。
御飯が食べ終わってもう部屋に帰ってもいいんじゃないのと思う頃にようやくショーが始まりました。ショーはハワイアンダンスにファイヤーショーがあったりなかなかよかったですが、とにかく食事にありつくのにも、ショーを見るのにも時間がかなりかかり、心と時間にかなりゆとりをもたないと、逆に疲れてしまいました。
ハワイアンミュージックはとても心地よく、息子二人と旦那もウトウト肝心のショーの時には、
頭が揺れてました。終わりは20:30。大人が参加するショーかなと思います。
10歳の子供は結局起きず、何とかチキンナゲットとポテト、白ご飯とお肉だけをいただいたパックに詰め込んで、部屋に戻ってから食べました。
子どもより年配の方々向けのショーです。

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Dear Madai,

Thank you for enjoying the luau show with your family. We appreciate your valuable feedback, and we can certainly take several points into consideration for the future. It seems you had a very enjoyable day. We sincerely apologize for the delay and for any fatigue caused towards the end.

We will also think of ideas to make it more enjoyable for children.

Thank you for spending time with us during your wonderful trip to the Big Island. May the spirit of Aloha always be with you, your children, your husband, and your family.

madai様。この度はご家族でルアウショーをお楽しみいただきありがとうございました。とても貴重なご意見をいただき、私たちも今後の参考として思う点がいくつか
感じることができます。とても楽しい一日を過ごされたご様子。随分遅くなってしまい、最後は疲れさせてしまいまして本当に申し訳ございませんでした。
お子様がもっと楽しめるようなアイデアを私たちも考えてみようと思います。
素敵なハワイ島の旅の中で、私たちとのお時間を過ごしてくださりありがとうございました。
madai様に、お子様、旦那様、ご家族の皆様にいつもAlohaの風が届きますように。

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Devon the Ultimate Adventure Guide

Reviewed by: H James

Devon was great, informative, fun, and adventurous. The caves and snorkeling were amazing. The remote location was fantastic, Devon added to the trip with his exciting and friendly personality teaching us about the land formations, the sea, and Hawaiian folklore. A must see, will be booking again next year with Devon for my whole family.
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Great views

Reviewed by: Emil

Very nice views from the slopes of the Kohala mountain. It was very nice riding through the big open hillsides, and seeing Maui in the distance.

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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

I managed to get by even without speaking English. 英語しゃべれなくてもなんとかなりました

Reviewed by: ひまわり

I can hardly speak English, but I decided to join the tour anyway! It was an afternoon tour.

Keauhou Bay felt like a hidden gem and had a bit of a mystical vibe. The water was very clear, and there were plenty of fish, but I felt that the quantity and variety were not much different from Kahalu'u Beach Park. For those who are used to snorkeling, it might feel a bit lacking.

The staff were friendly and kind. Even though I didn't understand the language, I was able to enjoy myself and it became a wonderful memory.

Below, I will outline the flow of the day. For those who also struggle with English, I hope this helps!

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First, upon arriving on the Big Island, I had to make a reconfirmation call, which was the biggest hurdle. You can find detailed information about reconfirmation on the VELTRA website.

Since I didn’t have a rental car that day, I walked from the Sheraton Hotel to the meeting point. It took about 5 minutes on foot.

When I handed over the voucher at the reception, there was a quick explanation in English. Looking back, I think they mentioned that the snorkeling masks would be provided before boarding, and the fins would be handed out on the boat.

There was only one other group of Japanese people besides us, which was reassuring.

We had to wait quite a while until the morning tour's boat returned and the preparations were finished. It was hot outside.

After that, the rental of snorkeling masks began. At some point, they gathered people for the SNUBA activity and had them sign a consent form, but I wasn't sure if those were people who had pre-registered or if they were recruiting on the spot. Once the English explanation before boarding was done, we got on the boat.

The view from the second floor of the boat was great, but it seemed tough in the sunny spots. The ride took over 30 minutes.

Along the way, we encountered 4 to 5 dolphins! The people in the front seats seemed to see them well, but since we were in the middle of the second floor, we only caught a glimpse of their fins.

Near the counter on the first floor, there were snacks like water, tropical juice, and a mix of rice crackers and pretzels available for us to take freely. There were also restrooms.

The staff came around to distribute the fins. We had our own, so we didn’t borrow any, but the staff kindly asked us, “Do you have fins?” to check on us.

When we arrived at the snorkeling spot, we could also borrow floaties and other flotation devices, so those who are unsure about swimming can feel safe. The depth was completely beyond our feet.

In addition to snorkeling, we could enjoy diving from the boat and using a slide. I think we had about an hour of free time.

During the return trip, there was a fruit service as a signal to head back to the boat.

I didn’t see anyone giving tips, so I wasn’t sure when to give one. Those who were experienced might have discreetly tipped without others noticing.

That’s all.

I think you can have a great time even if you don’t understand English, as long as you can keep yourself safe! For those who are going soon, enjoy your trip!

英語はほぼしゃべれないのですが思い切って参加しました!午後のツアーです。

ケアウホウ湾は秘境の地という感じがしてちょっと神秘的でした☆
水の透明度が高く魚もたくさんいましたが、カハルウビーチパークと量も種類もそんなに変わりなかったように感じます。慣れてる人だと物足りないかも?

スタッフの方は気さくで親切でした。言葉がわからないなりに楽しめてとても良い思い出になりました。

下記、当日の流れを書きます。同じように英語が苦手な方、よかったら参考にしてください♪

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まずハワイ島に到着したらリコンファームという到着確認の電話をしなければならず、これが一番ハードル高かったです。
リコンファームについてはVELTRAさんのサイトに詳しく書いてあります。

当日はレンタカーではなかったのでシェラトンホテルから集合場所まで歩きました。
徒歩5分です。

受付でバウチャーを渡すと英語でさらさらっと説明がありました。
後から考えるとシュノーケルマスクは乗船前、フィンは船で渡しますと言っていたと思います。

日本人は私達以外に1組だけいらっしゃったので心強かったです。

午前のツアーの船が戻って来て船内の準備が終わるまでけっこう待ちました。外なので暑いです。

その後シュノーケルマスクの貸出が始まりました。
途中でスヌーバをやる人を集めて同意書を書かせたりしていたようですが、あらかじめ申し込んでいた人なのかその場で募ったのかなわかりませんでした。
英語による乗船前の説明が済んだら乗り込みです。

船は二階だと見晴らしがいいですが日が当たる場所はキツそうでした。乗船時間は30分以上はあります。

途中でイルカ4~5頭に会いました!前の席の方たちはしっかり見れていたようですが、二階の真ん中の席だった私達は背びれが見れたくらいです。

1階のカウンター付近に水とトロピカルジュース、おかきやプレッツェルが混ざったスナックが置いてあり自由に取りに行く感じでした。トイレもあります。

フィンはスタッフの方が配りに来てくれます。
私達は自分のがあったので借りませんでしたが、スタッフさんが代わる代わる「フィンはある?」と気遣ってくれました。


スポットに着いたら浮き輪や体に巻く浮き具も借りられますので泳ぎが不安な方も安心です。足は全くつかない深さです。

シュノーケル以外にも、船からのダイブや滑り台で楽しむことができます。
自由時間は1時間くらいだったと思います。

終了の合図で船に戻り帰路についている間、フルーツのサービスがありました。


チップは渡している人を見かけなかったためタイミングがわからず渡していません。
慣れている方々は他の人にわからないようにスマートに渡していたのかもしれません。


以上です。

英語がわからなくても自分で安全を守れれば十分楽しめると思います!
これから行かれる方、楽しんできてくださいね♪

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Posted on: 2016/08/22
Activity Date: 2016/08/18

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック(ロイヤルコナリゾート内)<月・火・水・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>

You can fully enjoy the Hawaiian mood. ハワイムードが満喫できます

Reviewed by: ひまわり

Everything was in English, but I enjoyed the atmosphere! The sunset sinking behind the palm trees, the cheerful host, Hawaiian music, and the Polynesian show created a full Hawaiian mood!

On the left side of the stage, there is an IMU oven, so if you're interested, sitting closer will give you a better view. However, after the meat is taken out, it does have a bit of a burnt smell.

For drinks, there were Mai Tais, juice, coffee, and tea. There seemed to be other alcoholic options, but I wasn't sure about them. The Mai Tai was a system where you fill a bowl with tropical juice and have the staff add rum. It was delicious even without the rum.

The food included oven-roasted pork, chicken, beef, and various vegetable dishes. It's nice to be able to try a little bit of different Hawaiian dishes. The Kona coffee cake was delicious!

The Polynesian dance wasn't exactly amazing, but since it was performed by locals, the atmosphere was nice, and the location was great, so I enjoyed it.

In the second half, there was a Hawaiian music time for a cheek dance. We just watched, but it was lovely to see an older couple from the West looking into each other's eyes and dancing or embracing.

I recommend this show for fully enjoying the feeling of being in Hawaii!

すべてが英語ですが、雰囲気で楽しめました♪
ヤシの木の後ろに沈んでく夕日、陽気な司会とハワイアンミュージック、ポリネシアンショーとハワイアンムード満点でした!

ステージに向かって左側にIMUオーブンがあるので、興味がある方は近い席の方が前で見られると思います。
ただお肉を取り出した後、まわりがちょっと焦げ臭いです。

飲み物はマイタイ、ジュースとコーヒー紅茶がありました。他のアルコールもあったみたいですが、よくわからなかったです。
マイタイはボウルに入っているトロピカルジュースを自分で入れ、スタッフの方にラムを入れてもらうシステムでした。
ラムなしでも美味しかったです。

食べ物はオーブンで焼いた豚肉の他チキンもビーフもあり、野菜料理も色々とありました。
色々なハワイ料理を少しずつ食べられるのが良いです。
コナコーヒーのケーキが美味しかったです♪

ポリネシアンダンスは正直すごい!というほどではなかったのですが、本場の方なので雰囲気があり、ロケーションもよかったので楽しめました。

後半ハワイアンミュージックでチークダンスタイムがありました。
私達はただ見てましたが、欧米の老夫婦が見つめあって踊ったり抱き合ったりする様子はとても素敵でした☆*。

ハワイに来たー!という気分を満喫するのにおすすめのショーです。

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Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

Absolutely Breathtaking

Reviewed by: Garry

Horses were well mannered and fit for each individual. Guide was great and had a very good experience.

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Cathy

The entertainment was amazing, and the food was great!

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ハワイ島 ハイキング&オフロードドライブ 滝遊びもあり <1日/昼食付/英語ガイド>

The content was wonderful. 内容は素晴らしかった

Reviewed by: RIKA

This time, we had made a reservation for a family of four, but only one reservation was found. Since it wasn't specified whether the meeting place was the lower lobby or the main lobby, I asked the person at the tour desk, and that’s how I found out. I wonder what would have happened if I hadn’t checked in advance. It was a bit surprising. The optional content was good, so it's a shame. However, I do think that people who are proficient in English will enjoy it more.

今回、四人家族で予約していたのですが、1人分しか予約が入っていませんでした。
待ち合わせ場所がロウアーロビーかメインロビーか書いてなかったので、今回のツアーのデスクの人に聞いてもらったところ、それが判明しました。
事前に確認しなかったらどうなっていたか。
ちょっとびっくりです。
オプショナルの内容は良かったので残念です。
ただ、やはり英語が堪能な人の方がより楽しめると思います。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the activities.

Upon checking with the local operating company regarding the situation on the day of the tour, it was confirmed that, as you mentioned, only one reservation was arranged at the time of booking. We sincerely apologize for any anxiety this may have caused due to the oversight in arrangements. Additionally, we apologize for the lack of clarity regarding the pickup location details, which may have caused you inconvenience.

We take your feedback seriously and, together with the operating company, will strive to improve our services in the future.

Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team

この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
また、アクティビティ内容につきましてはお楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく思います。

現地催行会社に当日の状況を確認しましたところ、仰る通り、ご予約時には1名しか手配されておりませんでした。
手配不備により不安なお気持ちにさせてしまいましたこと、お詫び申し上げます。
また、ピックアップ場所の詳細につきましても、内容が明確でなく、お手数をお掛けして申し訳ございません。
お客様からのお言葉を真摯に受け止め、催行会社共々、今後さらなるサービス向上に努めてまいります。

お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Voyagers of the Pacific Luau Review

Reviewed by: Family traveler

We originally arrived on a Friday to see the show, but shortly after we started the meal,we were completely rained out. That was very disappointing and upsetting that we weren't forewarned by email about the strong possibility of rain, as we had come over from Hilo for the luau. However, we received a rain check for another luau on the following Monday. Fortunately, we were able to rearrange our schedule to come before flying home. The Monday night luau was lovely - entertainment and emcee were fantastic all around. Food was good, not great. Service was okay. Location was beautiful.

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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Awesome expiriance

Reviewed by: Bree

Loved everything about the trip. Was fun and worth it. Learned lots, the view was beyond amazing. The staff where wonderful and funy/outgoing. Would recommend for anyone and their families.

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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

The best memory in our Hawaii trip

Reviewed by: Trina Sung

Excellent tour!!!! The staffs were very helpful and kind. Everything just went well, include the cruise, the snorkeling time and the BBQ. We had everything on time and got everything we needed. Kealakelua Bay was such a fantastic place!!!! I would never forget this trip and recommended everyone to Hawaii to come here!

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Activity Date: 2016/08/04

ハワイ島 オーシャンラフティング&シュノーケルリングツアー <英語ガイド/食事付き>

Thrilling! スリル満点!

Reviewed by: みゆき

The boat was incredibly fast, bouncing around fiercely, and it was a lot of fun! The kids were scared at first, but it seems they gradually started to enjoy it. Thank you!

ボートはすごいスピードで、バウンドも、激しく、楽しかったです!
子供たちも最初は怖かってましたが、だんだん楽しくなってきたみたいです。
ありがとうございます。

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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Horseback riding in nature is the best! However... 大自然の中での乗馬は最高! ですが…

Reviewed by: タケのコ

I rode a horse for an hour and a half in the great outdoors of Waipi'o Valley. I truly enjoyed it. However, I believe that a certain level of intermediate English proficiency is absolutely necessary for this tour, as you need to understand natural-speed English and be able to express yourself clearly in English.

I arrived at the meeting place 30 minutes early and wasn't sure where the check-in area was, so I asked in English if check-in was necessary, but the answer was NO. Just before the time, I asked another Japanese tour participant, who told me that the check-in was done at the back, so I hurried to complete the process. Then, I was scolded for being too slow in English.

Up until a certain point after the tour started, everything was going well and I was having fun, but my wife's horse got startled and began to act up after bumping into the horse behind it, causing a rodeo-like situation, and my wife was almost in tears. Even then, she was reprimanded for her riding style.

I think it's a tour that potential participants should consider the risk that even an amateur riding normally could lead to a horse acting up. While I was very satisfied with the content of the tour, my wife felt very scared and uncomfortable. I wish she could have expressed in English that it wasn't her fault when the horse started acting up...

If nothing happens, you can enjoy it by following along, but I want everyone to be aware of the risks mentioned. The only time we received a smile was when they were accepting tips...

ワイピオ渓谷の大自然の中を馬に乗って、1時間半。本当に堪能させてもらいました。
が、このツアーはナチュラルスピードの英語が聞き取れ、しっかりと英語で意思表示できるくらいの中級英語力は絶対必要なツアーだと思いました。
30分前に集合場所に到着し、受付場所がよくわからないのでチェックインは必要なのか?頑張って英語で聞いたところ、NO。時間ギリギリで別の日本人ツアー参加者に聞いたところ、奥で手続しましたと言われ慌てて手続き。すると、英語であまりにも遅いとケンカ腰でまくしたてられました。
ツアーが始まってから途中までは何事もなく、楽しく過ごしていたのですが、妻の馬が後ろの馬にぶつかられて驚き暴れだしてロデオ状態になり、妻は半泣き状態になりましたが、ここでも妻の乗り方が悪いと叱責する始末。
素人が普通に乗って馬が暴れるようなリスクが一定の可能性であることも、頭に入れて申込みを検討された方がいいと思うツアーです。
ツアーの内容自体は大満足でしたが、妻はとても怖く、不快な思いをしました。せめて馬が暴れだしたのは自分のせいじゃないとしっかり英語で話せたらとも…
何もなければ、見よう見まねで楽しめますが、記載したリスクがあることは皆さんにお伝えしたいと思います。チップを受け取るときだけでしたよ、我々に笑顔だったのは…

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Thank you very much for participating in the horseback riding experience. However, I sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by the staff's handling on the day of your visit.

While I hope you enjoyed horseback riding in the great outdoors, I can understand that you may have felt anxious when the horse suddenly became agitated. Please rest assured that the horses used for riding are well-trained, and our experienced staff will assess the situation and respond accordingly.

As this activity is conducted in English only, I understand that communication may have been challenging. However, we will continue to work with the local operating company to improve our services so that as many people as possible can enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind.

Thank you very much for your valuable feedback during your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team

この度は乗馬にご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、当日担当しましたスタッフの対応にてご不快なお気持ちにさせてしまいましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
また、大自然の中での乗馬をお楽しみいただいた半面、突然馬が暴れだしたため不安なお気持ちだったかと察します。
乗馬いただく馬は調教されており、 経験豊富なスタッフが状況を判断して対応いたしますのでご安心ください。

こちらのアクティビティは英語のみの催行となりますためコミュニケーションが難しく感じることもあるとは思いますが、一人でも多くの方に安心して乗馬を楽しんでいただけるよう、現地催行会社と共に、今後さらなるサービス向上に努めてまいります。

お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Lori

The guides were lovely and we saw dolphins! It could not have been more fun. We went as a family with my 60-year old parents and my 7-year old son. All had fun. There was snorkeling in a lovely cove, along with cliff diving and fresh pineapple. The only thing I wished I'd known was that we don't actually take the boats on shore for picnic time. My mom wasn't wanting to swim so ended up hanging out in the kayak. She still had fun watching the dolphins and cliff diving, though. I highly recommend the experience.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Tour big island

Reviewed by: Cindy m

Relaxing, simple but enough to know about the island and the driver was very courteous, informative.

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Fantastic event!

Reviewed by: Frequent visitor

My family visits the Hawaiian islands every summer and we've been on many tours. This particular event was very personalized and was one of the best we've been on over the years. The guide was very personable, he took us off track when dolphins showed up so we could snorkel near them. It was clear the guide was thoroughly enjoying himself, which made the trip enjoyable for all who were there. The guide even gave up his own shoes to a person who didn't bring a pair. Highly recommend this trip!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/08/08
Activity Date: 2016/08/05

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Wonderful scenery and a fun horseback riding experience. 素晴らしい景色と楽しい乗馬体験

Reviewed by: なおぴーtb

I had a wonderful horseback riding experience with a refreshing view overlooking the coastline of Kohala Coast. I'm not very good at English, but the explanations were slow and clear, so I understood well.

コハラコーストの海岸線まで見渡せる爽快な景色の中で楽しい乗馬体験記満喫出来ました。私はそれ程英語は得意でないですが、ゆっくり丁寧に説明して頂けるので良く分かりました。

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/08/08
Activity Date: 2016/08/05
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