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

I want to go back and do this again

Reviewed by: Mindy

What a fun time we had. The captain was so awesome! It was a blast for us all.

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Posted on: 2015/06/27
Activity Date: 2015/06/04

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>

It was a thrilling and fun tour beyond my expectations. 予想以上にスリル満点で楽しいツアーでした

Reviewed by: kazuyo

I participated on June 15th. The weather was a mix of cloudy and sunny, which was just perfect for heading out to sea.

From the meeting point at the marina, we boarded a 16-person inflatable boat (although once the engine started, it felt more like a large motorboat zooming along). The captain and a female assistant explained the safety instructions (all in English). Japanese participants were given a written guide in Japanese beforehand, but once you're out at sea, you won't have the luxury of reading it, so I recommend checking in a bit early to read it over.

The captain explained things with gestures, saying things like "put your feet here" and "hold on to this," so you don't need to worry too much if your English isn't great. The crew was very friendly.

As we departed the marina and picked up speed, the boat bounced over the waves, sending up sprays of white water—truly exhilarating! It felt just like being on a theme park ride.

Along the way, we stopped near a hotel where mantas could be seen, and got close to the lava cliffs, where they explained how these cave-like holes formed along the coast. I've participated in several snorkeling tours like this before, but this time on the ZoaTic, the small, agile boat allowed us to get close to the cliffs and see the stunning scenery up close, which was fantastic.

I had thought we would enter the caves, so I was a bit disappointed that we only viewed them from the outside. I wish we could have gone a little further inside.

After that, we went to Kealakekua Bay, where we anchored the boat for some free snorkeling time. I was hoping the dolphins would swim by, but unfortunately, they didn't come close.

Underwater, there were colorful fish and turtles swimming around, making it very mystical and beautiful. Hawaii Island has many power spots, and the ocean is truly healing as well.

Since it was a small group, I felt reassured that the crew was keeping an eye on us, and they provided all the necessary equipment, so you can go with just yourself. In fact, since the boat is small, it might be better not to bring large bags (it's best to leave unnecessary items in the car).

I brought a quick-dry towel and an underwater camera. When entering the water, I wore a long-sleeve rash guard and gloves. Even after getting out, while enjoying sandwiches, fruit, and water, my rash guard dried off.

Even with a hat and all that protection, being out on the sea for nearly five hours can lead to quite a sunburn.

As we were getting ready to head back, some cute dolphins appeared and jumped around. Although I couldn't swim with them, I had a wonderful time.

The return boat ride was thrilling and fast. I would love to participate again if I go back to Hawaii Island. Next time, I definitely want to swim with the dolphins!

6月15日に参加しました。天気は曇ったり晴れたりと、海に出るにはちょうどいい感じでした。
集合場所のマリーナから16人乗りのゴムボート(とはいえエンジンかかるとびゅんびゅん飛ばしていくのでモーターボートの大きいのって感じです)に乗り込み、キャプテンとアシスタントの女性が注意事項を説明(すべて英語)してくれます。日本人にはあらかじめ日本語に書いたものを渡してもらえますが、いったん海に出るとそんなものを読んでいる余裕は全くなくなるので、少し早めにチェックインして読んでおくことをお勧めします。
キャプテンが「ここに足を入れて」、とか「ここにつかまって」など身振り手振りつきで説明してくれるのでそんなに英語がわからなくても大丈夫。とてもフレンドリーなクルーでした。
マリーナを出発して、スピードを上げると、波にバンバンとボートが乗っかって白い水しぶきがバサ~っと上がり、迫力満点!!まるでテーマパークのアトラクションに乗っているようです。
途中、マンタの見えるホテルの近くに寄ったり、溶岩の岸壁の近くまでよってどんなふうにこんな穴の開いた洞窟みたいなものが海岸にできたのかなど説明をしてくれます。
今まで何回かこの手のシュノーケリングツアーに参加しましたが、今回のゾアティック号は小回りのきく小さな船だったので、岸壁近くに寄ったりと迫力ある景色をまじかに見られてとてもよかったです。
私は勝手に洞窟の中にも入るのかと思ったので、見るだけだったのがちょっと残念。もう少し中まで入れたらよかったのになと思いました。
その後ケアラケクア湾にいって船を停泊して、思い思いにシュノーケリングタイム。
ここに、イルカたちが泳いできてくれること期待して待っていたのですが、残念ながらイルカたちは近寄ってきませんでした。
海の中は、カラフルな色の魚たちや亀が泳いでいて、とても神秘的できれいでした。ハワイ島はパワースポットが多くありますが、海の中も本当に癒されます。
少人数制なのでクルーがちゃんと見ていてくれるという安心感もあり、必要な道具はすべてかしてもらえるので、身一つでいっても大丈夫。むしろ船が小さいので、大きな荷物を持っていかないほうがいいかもしれないです。(必要ないものは車の中においてきたほうがいいです)
私は海用の速乾性のバスタオル、水中カメラを持ちました。
海に入るときも長袖のラッシュガードと手袋もしました。そのまま上がってもサンドイッチやフルーツ、お水をいただいているうちに、ラッシュガードも乾いてきます。
帽子をかぶってこんなにガードしていても、5時間近く海の上だとかなり日焼けします。
かえる頃になって、かわいいイルカたちが姿を見せてジャンプしてくれました。
一緒に泳ぐことはできなかったけど、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
帰りのボートはすごいスピードでスリル満点でした。
またハワイ島に行ったら参加したいと思います。次回はぜひイルカと泳ぎたいので!!

  • 16人乗りのボート

  • 光りがさして神秘的な海の洞窟

  • 海の色が鮮やかです

  • 大きなウミガメさん

  • 海の中から見たゾアティック号

  • 魚たち

  • イルカたち

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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>

Full of impact! 迫力満点!

Reviewed by: mihoko

I boarded the "Hawaii Island Ocean Rafting & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel" adventure on the Captain Zodiac. It was truly fun. Before boarding, I was worried, thinking, "What if I get seasick?" and "I'm not confident in my swimming, but can I really snorkel?" However, all those anxieties were blown away by the exhilarating fun.

After a brief explanation from the captain, we set off immediately. I thought it was unbelievable not to wear life jackets, which is unthinkable in Japan! But I realized that it was indeed safer to hold onto the handrails and ropes rather than awkwardly wearing a life jacket and relying on it.

As the boat started moving, it bounced vigorously, but the wind felt pleasant, making it feel like I was on a roller coaster. Along the way, we encountered dolphins and admired the lava cliffs as we headed to the snorkeling point. For those who are not confident swimmers, life jackets were provided, and for those who can swim a bit better, there were inflatable tubes and boogie boards available for rent. Once we put on our goggles and snorkels, we were ready to hit the sea.

Unfortunately, I couldn't swim with the dolphins, but I was able to see them from the boat. After getting back on board, we were treated to fruits, sandwiches, cookies, and potato chips, and the sweet fruits were incredibly delicious after swimming.

If I could suggest one improvement, it would be to receive a translated version of the captain's explanation before boarding. Since we left right away, I didn't have time to read it. If I had received it when I signed up, I would have read it thoroughly.

Things to bring:
1. Rash guard or windbreaker (especially after getting out of the water, it gets cold on the way back)
2. Sunglasses
3. Sunscreen
4. Waterproof case for your smartphone (the type that hangs around your neck is recommended)

Lastly, there was one mystery... The straps of the hats worn by passengers were quickly blown away, and everyone soon gave up on wearing hats, but the captain's hat (not a cap, but a hat type) seemed to stick to his head and was not blown away at all. It was very strange...

If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii Island again, I would definitely like to participate in this tour.

「ハワイ島 オーシャンラフティング&ケアラケクア湾シュノーケル 溶岩の岸壁を行くスリル満点アドベンチャー! by キャプテン・ゾディアック号」に乗船しました。
本当に楽しかったです。「乗船前は船酔いをしたらどうしよう?」 「泳ぎに自信がないけれど、シュノーケリングは出来るだろうか?」などと思っていましたが、そんな不安など吹き飛ばしてくれる勢いのある楽しさでした。
乗船後、キャプテンから説明があったあとすぐに出発です。救命胴衣もつけず、日本ではアリエナイ!!と思ったのですが、下手に救命胴衣などつけるより、自分の身は自分で守るとばかり、しっかり手すりやロープにつかまる方が確かに安全なのだと思いました。
船が走り出すと、激しくバウンドしますが、風が心地よく、まるでジェットコースターにでも乗っているような気分。途中イルカに遭遇したり、溶岩の岸壁を眺めたりしながらシュノーケルポイントへ。
こちらも、泳ぎに自身のない方は救命胴衣が用意され、もう少し泳げる人は、浮き輪代わりのウレタンのパイプ、ビート版などの貸し出しがあります。ゴーグルとシュノーケルをつけたらいざ海へ。
残念ながらイルカと一緒に泳ぐことは叶いませんでしたが、船の上からは見ることが出来ました。
船に上がるとフルーツやサンドイッチ、クッキーやポテトチップスなどが用意され、泳ぎ疲れた体に甘い果物が最高に美味しかったです。
唯一改善点をお願いするならば、キャプテンの解説を翻訳したものを乗船前に渡してもらうのですが、すぐ出発だったので読む暇がありませんでした。
申し込んだ時点でこれをもらっていたら熟読したのに。と思います。

持っていった方が良い物
1.ラッシュガード又はウィンドブレーカー(特に海から上がったあと、帰りは寒いです)
2.サングラス
3.日焼け止め
4.スマホの防水ケース(首から下げておくタイプがオススメです)

最後に一つだけ謎が・・・。乗船者は帽子の紐をしっかりと締めていたのがあっと言う間に吹き飛ばされ、全員すぐに帽子を被るのを諦めたのですが、キャプテンの帽子(それもキャップではなく、ハットタイプ)は頭に張り付いたかのようにまったく飛ばされませんでした。とっても不思議でした。...
またハワイ島に行く機会があれば是非参加したいツアーです。

  • 海の中にはカラフルなお魚がいっぱい

  • 神秘的な海の洞窟

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Posted on: 2015/06/23
Activity Date: 2015/06/15

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>

It was too subtle. 微妙すぎました^^;

Reviewed by: 石川 海

I've been to the Big Island several times and always stay at the Kinkame Hotel, so I decided to participate this time... First, after checking in, we lined up at the gathering place for the luau. The gathering was at 4:30, but by 4:00, there were already about six people in line. Right after we lined up, many more started to join, and by the gathering time, there was a long queue. At that time, they asked if we wanted to pay an extra $20; if you said "NO," you stayed as you were. If you said "YES," you were directed to the upgrade line. After that, they started to offer various add-ons, like buying leis. Then, during the photo session, they would come around to sell you photos at your seats later on, which was also about $20. After the photos, we walked over to the luau area. The seats in front of the stage were occupied by those who had paid the extra fee (about ten rows of 18 people each), and we were directed to the rows behind them (the back rows had about 20 blocks of 18 people). However, even those who paid extra but arrived late were only one seat away from ours, so it didn't seem to matter much. We were seated before 5:00, but there was still about two hours until the luau show started; those who paid extra went first to get their food, and after about 200 people finished at the buffet, there was a specific order to follow, so by the time we went to get our food... After a long wait, the show finally started, but there were only about six dancers, so after each song, we had to listen to the host's singing and talking for a while (15 to 20 minutes of changing costumes). There was also a mysterious dance time to the songs... Foreigners might find it fun, but... Anyway, the show dragged on with long intervals, and the food was mediocre; spending $91 on this was truly a waste. By the way, we reached our limit and left midway. I won't be going again.

ハワイ島には何度か来ていて、いつもキンカメホテルに滞在するので今回参加しましたが・・・まず受付後はルアウの集合場所に並びます。4時半に集合ですが4時ですでに6人ほど並んでいました。私たちが並んだ直後から沢山並び始め集合時間には行列に。そして、その時+20ドルくらい払うか聞かれ【NO】ならそのまま。【YES】ならランクアップの列に通されます。そしてその後レイを買うか等。。色々+を勧めて来ます。そして、記念撮影タイムでこちらは後程席まで売りに来ます。これも確か20ドルくらいです。撮影後ぞろぞろ歩いてルアウの場所へ。そこで舞台前の席は先ほど+を払った方々が座り(前席1ブロック18人の列が約10)並んだ順でその後ろの列に通されました(後ろの席は1ブロック18人が20くらいあります)。ただ+払った人でも来るのが遅かった人は私たちの席と1つしか変わらないのであまり意味無いかな?と思います。席に着いたのが5時前でそこからルアウショーが始まるまで約2時間もありました;食事は+を払った方が先に取りに行くシステムで200人がビュッフェを取り終えた後に更にこの列・この列みたいに順番があるのでビュッフェを取りに行った頃には・・・・。そして長い待ち時間のあとやっとショーが始まるのですが、ダンサーが6人くらいしか居ないので1曲踊り終えると必ず進行係の歌やトークをしばらく聞かされます(15分~20分着替えの時間稼ぎですね;)。そして謎にその歌に合わせてダンスタイム等があり・・・。外国の方は楽しいと思いますが・・・。とにかくダラダラとショーの間隔が長いうえ、食事も微妙、これで91ドルは本当にもったいないです。ちなみに限界が来て私たちは途中で退室しました。二度と行きませんね。

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Dear Mr. Ishikawa,

Thank you very much for visiting Island Breeze Luau. However, I am truly sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your experience. I sincerely apologize for any discomfort we may have caused you.

Your straightforward feedback has highlighted many challenges for us, and we feel it is very important.

We will work hard to ensure that more people from Japan can enjoy our offerings. Thank you for your valuable comments.

When you visit Hawaii again, we will do our utmost to provide you with a warm Aloha welcome!

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この度はアイランドブリーズルアウにお越しいただきありがとうございました。
ただ、ご満足いただけなかったことはとてもとても残念に思っております。ご不快な思いをさせてしまい、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
ストレートなご意見に、私どももとても沢山の課題を与えて頂いているように感じています。

もっと日本の皆様にも楽しんで頂けるように取り組んで参りたいと思います。
貴重なコメントをいただき、ありがとうございました。

ハワイの地へ再びお越し頂けたとき、Alohaたっぷりのおもてなしができるよう最善を尽くします!

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Posted on: 2015/06/17
Activity Date: 2015/06/09

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

This was my second time participating. 二回目の参加でした

Reviewed by: cfu15270

I enjoyed it just like last time. When we were riding the horses, a foreign child started crying, which delayed our departure, so the riding time was shorter compared to last time, and the course was also shorter, which was disappointing. I recommended it to my son and his wife, and they were satisfied and enjoyed it. It's one of the activities I want to participate in again next time.

前回同様、楽しめました。
馬に乗るときに、外国人の子供が泣いてしまって、出発までに時間がかかったので、その分、前回に比べ乗馬時間が短く、乗馬のコースも短く、残念でした。
息子夫婦にも勧めて一緒に参加しましたが、息子夫婦は満足して、楽しんでいました。
次回も参加したいアクティビティの一つです。

  • ワイピオ渓谷の中です

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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>

I was able to swim with dolphins! イルカと泳げました!

Reviewed by: ちーず

On the last day, the dolphins swam leisurely, which made for a very satisfying dolphin swim! After the dolphin swim, a mother and calf humpback whale appeared, and the excitement went to MAX!!

Japanese female staff members assist on a rotating basis. The captain and everyone were kind and fun people! Thank you.

最終日のイルカちゃんは、のんびりゆっくり泳いでくれたので大満足のドルフィンスイムでした♪
ドルフィンスイムのあとには、
ザトウクジラの親子が登場して一気にテンションMAX!!

日本人の女性スタッフさんが日替わりで対応してくれます。
キャプテンも皆さん優しく楽しい人ばかりでした!!
ありがとうございます。

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Thank you for leaving a comment, Cheese-san. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Unfortunately, we currently do not have Japanese-speaking guides available, but our Japanese-speaking customer service team is always ready to assist with reservations and inquiries. Please feel free to reach out when you visit the Big Island again. Thank you very much for participating this time.

ちーずさん、コメントを残して頂きありがとうございました。ツアーを満喫して頂いたようで何よりです。残念ながら弊社では今日現在は日本人のガイドは常時いないのですが、予約や質問などに関しましては日本語専門カスタマーサービスの者が常時お答えしております。またハワイ島に来られる際は、お声をかけてください。この度はご参加まことにありがとうございました。

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Activity Date: 2015/04/21

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>

I was able to swim with dolphins! イルカと泳げました!

Reviewed by: ちーず

On the second day, we were surprised to see a wild seal at the dock!! The surprise guest was amazing. The snorkeling was also great with excellent visibility!!

二日目は、なんと船着き場に野生のアザラシちゃんが!!
サプライズゲストの登場でビックリしました。
シュノーケリングも透明度も良く最高でした!!

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Thank you for leaving another comment, Cheese-san. It was great to meet the surprise guest! The clarity of Kealakekua Bay is one of its highlights.

ちーずさん、再度のコメントを残して頂きありがとうございました。サプライズゲストにお会い出来て良かったですね!ケアラケクア湾は透明度も醍醐味の一つです。

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Activity Date: 2015/04/20

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>

I was able to swim with dolphins! イルカと泳げました!

Reviewed by: ちーず

I swam with dolphins for three consecutive days!! On the first day, the dolphin was a bit shy, but I was able to swim with it♪ I was so excited to even meet a manta ray!!

ドルフィンスイム3日連続しましたー!!
初日のイルカちゃんは恥ずかしがり屋でしたが一緒に泳げました♪
なんと、マンタにも会えて大興奮でした!!

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Thank you very much for participating for three consecutive days, Cheese-san. It seems you were able to see manta rays as well. We are very pleased that the tour was fulfilling over the three days.

ちーずさん、3日連続でご参加くださり、誠にありがとうございました。マンタにも会えたのですね。三日間充実したツアーになったようで、弊社としても大変嬉しです。

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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

It's extremely expensive! めちゃくちゃ高い!

Reviewed by: はるか

I couldn't communicate in Japanese, but it felt very local and nice.
It was taller than any other tour, and the view from above, along with the calmness of the wind, was a first-time experience for me.
I haven't edited the images at all, but the sea is this blue!

日本語は通じなかったけど、ローカルな感じがしてよかった♪
他のどのツアーよりも高さがあり、上からみる景色と、風の静けさ、初めての経験でした。
画像加工一切していませんが、海はこの青さです(≧∇≦)

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Posted on: 2015/06/06
Activity Date: 2015/05/15

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>

baby dolphin 赤ちゃんイルカ

Reviewed by: ぐうさん

The male guide, who is fluent in Japanese, was very kind and explained the highlights in detail. By the way, there were four passengers and one guide. We saw a lot of dolphins, and they came incredibly close, which was thrilling. There was also a pod with a baby dolphin, which was adorable. We could hear their calls and watched them jump and spin up close. In Kealakekua Bay, we saw eels and tropical fish, and there were also dolphins here, so we had plenty to see. The boat goes fast, so it can get cold if you're wet. It's a good idea to wear dry clothes over your swimsuit or wrap yourself in a bath towel.

日本語が堪能な男性ガイドさんはとても親切だし見処も丁寧に説明してくれた
ちなみに乗客4人でガイドは1人
イルカはたくさん見られたしものすごく近くまで寄ってきて感激した
赤ちゃんイルカを連れた群れもいて可愛かった
鳴き声も聞こえたしジャンプしたりくるくる回ったりしているのを間近で見れた
ケアラケクア湾ではウツボや熱帯魚を見たしここでもイルカの群がいて十分に見れた
船は高速なので濡れたままだと寒い
乾いた服を上からきるかバスタオルにくるまっていると良い

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Dear Gu-san,

Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Ian, our guide, is one of our elite guides, and we are also pleased to have been able to assist you during your tour.

It's wonderful to hear that the dolphins approached you; perhaps they were in a good mood and felt the joy from you and your group, wanting to swim together. Meeting baby dolphins, hearing their calls, and seeing them jump must have been a complete delight of the dolphin swim experience.

Kealakekua Bay is said to be the most beautiful snorkeling spot in Hawaii. Snorkeling while feeling the mana is truly a luxurious experience.

Thank you for your feedback regarding the bath towels. On cloudy days, wet swimsuits can feel chilly, so I hope you didn't catch a cold.

Please come visit the dolphins and Kona Ocean Experience again when you return to the Big Island. Mahalo Nui Loa!

ぐうさん様
この度は、弊社ツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございます。ガイドのイアンは、弊社精鋭ガイドの内の1名です。ぐうさん様のツアーのお手伝いをできましたこと、私たちも嬉しく存じます。
イルカ達が寄ってきてくれたとの事、きっと彼らの気分が良かったのか、ぐうさん様達から楽しい気分を感じて、一緒に泳ぎたかったのかもしれませんね。赤ちゃんイルカに会えて、鳴き声を聞き、ジャンプも見られたとの事、ドルフィンスイムの醍醐味を網羅されましたね。
ケアラケクア湾はハワイで1番綺麗と言われているシュノーケルスポットです。マナを感じながらシュノーケルをするなんて、とても贅沢な時間ですよね。
バスタオルについてのご指摘、有難うございます。曇りの日は、水着が濡れていると肌寒く感じる日もあります。お風邪を召しませんでしたか。
またハワイ島へお越しの際は、イルカ達、Kona Ocean Experienceに会いにいらしてくださいね。Mahalo Nui Loa!

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Activity Date: 2015/05/30

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Great Adventure!

Reviewed by: John Griffin

We had a fantastic time riding with 'T' and Keanu. We've ridden several times on the Big Island and this was the most fun and interesting by far. We recommend it to everyone who visits!

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Posted on: 2015/06/01
Activity Date: 2015/05/29

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>

You can enjoy it even if you don't understand English. 英語が分からなくても楽しめる

Reviewed by: ヤジマタツロウ

On the fourth day of our stay on the Big Island, we participated in a tour. I was hesitant about the speedboat and the English tour, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.

In our tour, my wife and I were the only Japanese participants; the others were travelers from the mainland United States. The Americans were cheerful, and there was a lot of excitement among the staff and the guests, as well as among the guests themselves. My wife and I are not good at English, so we felt a bit out of place, but we were prepared for that, so it didn't bother us too much.

On the way to the bay, we were able to see not only dolphins but also a false killer whale (I couldn't understand the English name, so I looked it up after returning to Japan, and I think that's what it was), which was nice to see. The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was enjoyable because the terrain is better than at Kahalu'u Beach Park or Hanauma Bay on Oahu. There are some deep areas in the ocean, so my wife said she was scared in places where she couldn't touch the bottom, but they lent us a flotation device, so she was able to snorkel with peace of mind.

The view of the Big Island from the sea was also wonderful, and I believe this tour is worth participating in.

 ハワイ島滞在4日目に参加しました。
スピードボートと英語ツアーに尻込みしていましたが、十分楽しめました。

 私達が参加したツアーは、やはり日本人は私と妻だけ、他はアメリカ本土からの旅行者の方々でした。
 アメリカの人たちは陽気なので、スタッフとツアー客、ツアー客同士でかなり盛り上がってました。
 私と妻は英語がぜんぜん駄目なので、アウェイ感が強かったですが、元々覚悟していたのであまり気になりませんでした。
 湾に行く途中、イルカだけでなく、コビレゴンドウクジラ(英語が分からなく聞けなかったので、日本に帰ってから調べたので、多分そうだと思う)がゆっくり見られて、良かったです。
 ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングも、カハルウビーチパークやオアフ島のハナウマ湾よりも地形が良い為に楽しめました。海が深い場所もあるので、妻は足が付かないところは怖いと言っていましたが、浮き棒を貸してくれたので、安心してシュノーケリングをやってました。

 海から眺めるハワイ島の景色も素晴らしく、参加する価値のあるツアーだと思います。

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Posted on: 2015/05/28
Activity Date: 2015/05/22

Big Island Snorkel Cruise to the Kohala Coast & Waikoloa with Lunch and Open Bar - Ocean Sports

Awesome Trip

Reviewed by: DJS

This is an amazing snorkeling adventure. The staff is very knowledgeable - very attentive - and everyone of them went out of their way to make this a memorable (and safe) experience for us. One of the guides brought up sea urchins and starfish for everyone to enjoy! Highly recommend!

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Posted on: 2015/05/28
Activity Date: 2015/05/25

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

Best way for first-time visitors to explore Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: TS

We joined a 2 1/2 hour tour and had a great time. Super-friendly guides who are very knowledgable about the valley history and ecology. Highly recommended!!!

  • Water fall

  • Wild horses

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Posted on: 2015/05/26
Activity Date: 2015/05/22

Day Trip from Kona to Oahu - Complete Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch & Airfare Included

Pearl Harbor

Reviewed by: Emily Albera

We really enjoyed Ed, our guide, who was both entertaining and informative.The whole event was smooth and well organized. Thank you. We will recommend your service.

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/05/24
Activity Date: 2015/05/21

Guided Waipio Valley Horseback Riding & Waterfall Tour [Closed]

May 2015

Reviewed by: Diane Norton

Great experience! Amazing scenery. Guides were entertaining, knowledgeable, made us feel welcomed and comfortable with the whole experience. Highly recommend!

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Posted on: 2015/05/22
Activity Date: 2015/05/19

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

Not so Great...

Reviewed by: shah

The crew was good and friendly. Despite informing them about our dietery restrictions a week before the cruise, they forgot to prepare any vegetarian food. The crew quickly threw together salad for us on board, but it was a lot of money for salad. The crews were friendly otherwise. good music...

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Posted on: 2015/05/19
Activity Date: 2015/05/10

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great Experience!!! Fun!!!

Reviewed by: shah

We had a great time. The guides, Jesse and Kevin, were great and informative. Eventhough we were first time snorkelers, they made us comfortable and we had great fun.

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Posted on: 2015/05/19
Activity Date: 2015/05/10

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>

I was able to swim with many dolphins! たくさんのイルカと泳げました!

Reviewed by: stokuhis

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter, so there were three of us. The boat was almost entirely private. Although my child was small, the guide was very attentive and took great care of her, which was a huge help. We had a very rare experience swimming close to dolphins and being surrounded by them. It was the best experience to swim with so many dolphins multiple times. The hospitality was excellent, as they even looked after my daughter when she got tired and fell asleep. Parents also enjoyed dolphin swimming and snorkeling to the fullest. I highly recommend it! One thing to note is that a tip for the captain is required when disembarking. It seems to be about 10% of the payment amount. I didn't have much cash on me, so I couldn't tip much... Please be aware of this. It would be helpful if such information was included at the reservation stage. The experience was fantastic!

5歳の娘と一緒に3人で参加しました。船は貸切状態でした。子供も小さかったのですがガイドさんが付きっ切りで面倒を見てくださりとても助かりました。イルカもすぐ近くで泳いだりイルカに囲まれたりととても貴重な体験ができました。何度も何度もたくさんのイルカと泳げて最高の体験でした。途中疲れて寝てしまった娘を見てくれたりとホスピタリティーも満点。親もドルフィンスイムとシュノーケリングを思う存分楽しめました。おすすめです!注意事項は、下船時に船長さんへのチップが必要なこと。支払料金の10%のようです。現金をあまり持ちわせていなかったのであまり払えませんでした。。。ご注意ください。できれば予約の段階でそのような記載があると助かります。体験は最高でした!

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Dear Stokuhis,

Thank you very much for participating in the Dolphin Swim & Kealakekua Bay Tour. It was a wonderful four hours spent with your lovely family, sharing time with your adorable daughter and kind parents, along with the captain. We place great importance on communication with each of our guests. Even after returning to Japan, we go out to sea every day with the feeling that we are connected to everyone through the dolphins. We look forward to reuniting with your daughter, who has grown a bit.

Thank you for your feedback regarding the tip for the captain. We will improve it promptly. Mahalo Nui Loa!!

stokuhis様
この度はドルフィンスイム&ケアラケクア湾ツアーにご参加くださり誠にありがとうございます。かわいい笑顔のお嬢様と、優しいご両親の素敵なファミリーとお時間を共有できて、キャプテンと共に楽しい4時間でした。私たちは、お客様一人ひとりとのコミュニケーションをを非常に大切に致しております。日本へお帰りになっても、イルカを通じて皆様と繋がっているという思いで、毎日海に出ております。少し大きくなられたお嬢様との再会を楽しみに致しております。
キャプテンへのチップへのご指摘ありがとうございます。早速改善いたします。Mahalo Nui Loa!!

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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Awesome! Our favorite adventure from this vacation.

Reviewed by: Maren

This submarine cruise was amazing!! The crew was so friendly and our guide was funny. It was obvious everyone loved their job. Our guide was obviously an experienced diver because he knew so much about all the various fish we saw and had lots of great stories involving the different fish/coral.

The visibility was amazing the day we went. I think I took almost 200 pictures. We were so surprised when we saw 2 shipwrecks on the cruise. Such a fun bonus!

My husband is very outdoorsy and was a little whiny about doing the submarine over an actual snorkel day cruise. He loved the submarine and thought it was so much fun. We will definitely do it again when we're back.

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Posted on: 2015/05/17
Activity Date: 2015/05/14

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

It was amazing. 最高でした。

Reviewed by: bisisland

I trusted the reviews and signed up for the tour. Since I applied just before the tour, I was anxious because I didn't receive a reply, but my reservation was confirmed without any issues. After arriving at the meeting point, various tours had buses picking them up, but there were no signs. When I asked the guide, I was told that this bus was not for the horseback riding tour, and after about 15 minutes, we finally departed. It was difficult to understand the guide's English. I was the only Asian participant. We descended a steep path, crossed a river, and switched horses. My horse was very smart, gentle, and quite cute. Many of the horses had a laid-back vibe, similar to the people of Hawaii. During the tour, the guide's two dogs (both very friendly and cute) followed us the whole time. I felt that the tour duration was just right.

口コミを信じて、ツアーに申し込みました。
直前に申し込んだため返信もなく不安でしたが、問題なく予約されてました。
集合場所に着いた後は色々なツアーが迎えにきたバスに乗りこむのですが、
表示がなく、ガイドさんに聞いたら乗馬ツアーはこれじゃないといわれ、
15分ほど時間がすぎて出発しました。ガイドさんの英語が聞きとりが難しかったです。
アジア人は私一人でした。傾斜のきつい道を下り、川を渡り馬に乗り換えます。
私の馬はとても賢い、穏かな馬でとてもかわいかったです。
馬もハワイの人の様に大らかな感じの馬が多かったです。
ツアー中はガイドさんの飼い犬(2匹ともとてもフレンドリーでかわいいです)が
ずっと私たちのあとをついてきました。ツアー時間もちょうど良かった様に思います。



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キラウエア火山 ドアなし ヘリコプター遊覧 <英語パイロット/フライト60分/ヒロ空港集合> by パラダイスヘリコプター

Amazing!! すごい‼

Reviewed by: ykt

I participated alone. It was about a one-hour aerial walk in a small four-seater helicopter. It was a very valuable experience since it was in a place that you absolutely cannot see from the ground. However, it was a bit disappointing for me since all the explanations were in English and I couldn't understand them. You can take unlimited photos, and they also do a commemorative photo at the end, so it became a great memory.

一人で参加しました。
4人乗りの小さなヘリコプターで約1時間の空中散歩でした。地上からは絶対に見られない場所なので非常に貴重な体験でした。
ただ説明が全て英語なので聞き取れない私には少し残念でした。
写真も撮り放題だし最後に記念撮影もしてくれるので良い思い出になりました。

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Posted on: 2015/05/16
Activity Date: 2015/04/22

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>

Unique to the Big Island ビッグアイランドならでは

Reviewed by: mahalo-yoshi

I visit the Big Island of Hawaii every year. When you come here, be sure to enjoy it. You can have a more elevated experience than at a luau in Honolulu.

各年毎に訪れるハワイ島。ここにきたら是非楽しんでください。ホノルルでのルアウより、より崇高な体験ができますね。

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Dear mahalo-yoshi,
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Our desire to share the beauty of the culture and dance that can only be experienced on the Big Island is also part of our concept.
☆ We hope you will visit us every year! ☆
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to ensuring you have a great time.

mahalo-yoshi様
素敵なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございます。
ハワイ島だからこそお届けできる文化と踊りの素晴らしさをお届けしたいという想いは、私どものコンセプトでもあります。
☆是非、毎年お越し下さいませ☆
お楽しみいただけるようスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。

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

Pretty cool

Reviewed by: K. Hayes

I would definitely recommend the doors off experience to the doors on. You are able to get much better pictures and video, in my opinion. There were only a few active spots for us to view, but our tour guide answered most of the questions we had and explained a lot about the landscape. The waterfalls were beautiful- I would recommend hiking to them if you are staying in Hilo for more than a day.

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Posted on: 2015/05/11
Activity Date: 2015/04/14

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>

It was a relaxed show. ゆったりとしたショーでした

Reviewed by: catslove

We were seated at 5 PM, and the actual show started around 7 PM. Until then, we enjoyed drinks, hula experiences, and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. The show featured not only hula but also dances from other islands like Samoa. Between the dances, there were talks and songs from the host, and I thought it might have been more enjoyable if I understood a bit more English. The time flowed leisurely, and depending on the seats, you might not be very close to the stage, so small children might get bored.

17時に着席し、実際にショーが始まるのは19時ごろからでした。それまでは、ドリンクやフラ体験、ハワイの伝統料理などを楽しみました。ショーでは、フラだけでなく、サモアなど、他の島のダンスもありました。ダンスの合間に司会者のトークや歌があり、もう少し英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかなと思います。時間もゆったりと流れますし、席によってはそれほどステージに近くないため、小さなお子様は飽きてしまうかもしれません。

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Dear catlove,

Thank you for visiting Island Breeze Luau. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed traditional Hawaiian cuisine and Polynesian dance.

We sincerely wish to overcome the language barrier. We will strive to have Japanese-speaking staff available as soon as possible and to ensure that children can enjoy themselves during the show.

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope you will visit us again when you come back to the Big Island. We look forward to welcoming you with Aloha, so that it can become a cherished memory.

catlove様
アイランドブリーズルアウにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。ハワイの伝統料理、ポリネシアンダンスをお楽しみいただけましたこと。
とても嬉しく思っております。
言葉の壁がどうしても拭いきれないこと・・・何とかしたいと願うばかりです。
できるだけ早く日本人スタッフの対応や、お子様がショーの時間でも楽しくお過ごしできるよう努めたいと思います。
貴重なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございました。
またハワイ島へお越しの際は、是非足をお運びくださいませ。大切な想い出になれるようAlohaを込めてお待ちしております。

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

Voyagers of the pacific

Reviewed by: William

This was an awesome experience. I think all who go to Hawaii need to see this!

  • Honeymoon!

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Posted on: 2015/05/04
Activity Date: 2015/05/01

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

Wonderful Tour and Tour Guide, Exceeded Expectations!

Reviewed by: Justine Z

It was my first vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii and I booked a full day circle tour with Wasabi Tours with my boyfriend, in order to get acquainted with the island's landscape and popular destinations. Our tour guide, Kala, was absolutely phenomenal! Not only did he show us all of the beautiful sights and landscapes that the island has to offer but he was also an encyclopedia of information! You could ask Kala almost anything about the island and he would almost certainly have the answer. Kala was a historian, a geographer, a geologist, a horticulturalist and even a sociologist all in one! He was a great story teller! Kala was also extremely hospitable, professional, warm, and inviting--right from the start to the end of the tour!Somehow he managed to keep enthusiastic for the 10+ hour long day. Kala mentioned he used to work in the high end resorts in the North Shore and you can really tell that he did, as he provides extremely professional service. He really went out of his way to make sure the guests were all getting the most out of the experience. When we learned the lava was really high in the Volcanoes National Park, Kala made a few separate attempts to return to the site, as the grounds were extremely steamy that particular day. He REALLY wanted us to see the lava, but it is so sad to say the weather did not cooperate that particular day despite Kala's greatest efforts. Despite this bad luck, we were fortunate enough to see all the other beautiful sites that Wasabi tours promises to take you! Finally, to top the day off, Kala knew how much I wanted to see some of the Hawaiian Honu (sea turtles), and he found me some of those as well! Overall, Wasabi Tours does a really great job preparing a fun and informative day for guests. Ultimately, a big thank you to Kala for keeping us entertained and showing us around the tropical paradise of Hawaii!

Mahalo!

Justine & Sam.

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Posted on: 2015/05/03
Activity Date: 2015/04/26

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>

Luau & Hula. Hawaiian Show ルアウ&フラ.ハワイアンショー

Reviewed by: ふくちょ

It was really great. I want to see it again. As expected, Hawaii has people from various countries, and it was fun.

If I could wish for something, I would have liked explanations in Japanese as well.

すごくよかった。また見たい。やはりハワイ、、いろんな国の人がいて、たのしかった。

よくを言えば日本語でも説明してほしかった。

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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

Third time's the charm. 三度めの正直

Reviewed by: ラニカイ

I stayed in Waikoloa on the Big Island this time, and since I wanted to go parasailing, I drove to Kona to check in. On the first day, the boat took a long time to return, and due to a malfunction, I couldn't fly even after two time changes. The next day, because of bad weather, I was finally able to board the boat on the third attempt. Other foreigners who came at the same time were also saying they wanted to fly this time. The altitude was higher than I expected, and the view of the town of Kona was very refreshing. I paid $45 to have a video uploaded to YouTube. The crew's driving was very skilled, and they kept us entertained with their exciting driving while we waited. I think it's better than parasailing in Hawaii Kai!

今回ハワイ島のワイコロアに滞在しておりましたがパラセイリングをしたかったのでコナまでドライブしてチェックインしました。初日はなかなかボートが戻らず2回も時間変更→船の故障で飛べませんでした。次の日は天候不順のため飛ばす、
三度めの正直でやっとボートに乗り込みました。同じ時期に来ていた他の外国人も今度はとびたいねって行ってました。思ったよりも高度が高くコナの街を一望しとても爽快でした。45ドル払いYouTubeに動画をアップしてもらいました。クルーの運転はとても上手で待っている間も激しい運転で楽しませてくれました。ハワイカイのパラセイリングよりもいいと思います!

  • これから飛びます

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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
Posted on: 2015/05/02
Activity Date: 2015/04/25

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

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: Tim and Jan

The helicopter ride and seeing the volcano steam pots was amazing! Wish we could have seen the waterfalls closer though.

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Packages: Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/28
Activity Date: 2015/04/20
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