Reviewed by: Tracy
I chose to do this adventure for my birthday while we were in Kona. Melissa, our guide, was wonderful. She did a great job of sharing all of the history of the ranch and also the local sites. The horses were matched to us perfectly. I'm an experienced rider so really enjoyed having a horse that was spunky! We were able to trot and canter and Melissa was very attentive. If we go back to Hawaii we will definitely do this again!!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/11/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on the morning of October 16. The weather was nice, and I leisurely explored the valley while swaying on horseback.
I was worried about the language barrier since it was only in English, but there were no issues as they explained things with gestures. (I needed a bit more English for check-in than for riding the horse. Basically, it was fine to just hand over the voucher, but I think I was told something like "Go to the restroom" and "We'll leave at 9:30, so be around here.")
By the way, the meeting place was a very stylish shop with many wonderful items that you wouldn't find in the city. (There were lots of designer pieces.)
After descending a steep slope in a 4WD, we entered a quiet valley. I got on the horse from there, and although I was tense and stiff at first, I quickly got into the groove within five minutes. I was able to enjoy walking through the river where the horse's belly was submerged in water and leisurely taking in the scenery.
Although I couldn't communicate perfectly in English, the guide was cheerful and kind, explaining fruits along the way and taking pictures at the viewpoints, which I appreciated.
I think just bringing a camera is sufficient. There isn't much opportunity to drink water while riding. I also didn't need sunglasses since there was a nice amount of shade from the trees.
10月16日の午前中に参加しました。
天気も良く、のんびりと馬の背にゆられて渓谷を散策してきました。
英語のみ、ということで心配でしたが身振り手振りで説明してくれたので問題なかったです。
(馬の乗り方より、チェックインのほうが少し英語が必要でした。基本的にバウチャーを渡すだけで大丈夫ですが「トイレに行っといて」と「9:30に出発するからそこらへんにいて」と言われたような気がします。)
ちなみに集合場所のお店はとてもおしゃれなお店で
街中で売っていないようなすてきなものがたくさんおいてありました。(デザイナーの作品とかがたくさんありました。)
四駆で急こう配の坂を降りると静かな渓谷の中になります。
そこから馬に乗りましたが、はじめは緊張してガチガチだったものの5分もすればすっかり調子づいてきて、馬のお腹が水につかる位の川の中を歩いたり、のんびり景色をながめたりして楽しむことができました。
英語なので上手な意思疎通はできませんでしたが、それでも途中果物の説明をしてくれたり、ビューポイントで写真をとってくれたりとガイドの方も陽気で親切にしてくださりよかったと思います。
持ち物はカメラだけで十分だと思います。
馬に乗っているときは水を飲む余裕はあまりないですので。
私はサングラスも不要でした。ほどよく木陰がありましたので。
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went in early October. The weather was bad, so it was cold, and I got out of the sea in less than 10 minutes. My friend endured the cold and stayed in the water until the last moment, but he was shivering the whole time until we got back.
When the weather is bad and the sun doesn't shine, the perceived temperature is low, and you end up going home without drying off, so it was very cold.
I was able to see dolphins swimming in the distance, and I think if the weather had been good, it would have been a very satisfying snorkeling experience.
10月初旬に行きました。
天気が悪かったので寒くて10分足らずで海から上がりました。
友人は寒いのに耐えてギリギリまで海に入っていましたが上がってから帰るまでの間ずっと震えていました。
天気が悪いと日が差さないため体感温度も低く身体も乾かないままに帰ることになるのでとても寒かったです。
遠くでイルカが泳いでるのを見ることができ天気さえよければ大満足のシュノーケリングが出来たと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
"Unlike in Japan, snorkeling here is in deeper water, so it might be tough for small children, but if they can swim, there’s no problem."
"It would be even better if they offered paid items for free!"
日本と違って水深があるとこでのシュノーケルなので小さい子は厳しいかもしれないが、泳げれば問題なし。」
有料のアイテムを無料にしてくれてたらなおOK!
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa and Josh Alvarez
This was a great purchase! It was a great experience, the guide was awesome, and it was definitely something that cannot be done back home! My husband and I went on our honeymoon and book this activity for our first day in Hawaii. The description stated, Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure, but we got so much more! We kayaked, went to the sea cave, swam with dolphins, snorkeled, got to jump off a cliff, fed the mongoose, had a nice lunch, and learned a lot about sea life, not to mention the hundreds of different fish and sea life we got to encounter. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and always kept safety a priority! No question about it we would return time and time again!
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great!
Worth every penny. Great food
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We sped along on a motorboat.
It was really thrilling.
We even saw wild dolphins,
and although it was an English tour, the staff were kind and made it enjoyable.
Thank you very much.
エンジンのついたボートを飛ばして進みます。
すごく迫力がありました。
野生のイルカも見れたし、
英語ツアーでしたが、スタッフの人は優しく
楽しめました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
No one else from Japan participated besides us, but we were able to see a wonderful sunset. It was breathtaking.
日本の方は私たち以外どなたも参加されておりませんでしたが、素晴らしいサンセットが見られました。
感激です。
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a tour with few Japanese participants, but I really felt like I was abroad. The show was sophisticated, and the management was very well organized. There was plenty of time, and I was very satisfied.
日本の方の少ないツアーでしたが、外国に来たなという感じがよかった。ショーは洗練されており、管理が行き届いた運営でした。時間もたっぷりあり大変満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/12 |
Reviewed by: greatrabi
It was my first time, so I was a bit skeptical about rafting. It was quite fast and bouncy, and our captain playfully took sharp turns, making the journey to the snorkeling point a fun activity. The tour guide spoke only in English, so I couldn't understand anything, but they provided a Japanese printout before boarding.
We saw sea turtles twice in different locations, and the dolphins came close enough to swim alongside us. We even got to see baby dolphins jumping, which was a rare experience! The speed made the wind feel really nice, and I didn't realize how strong the UV rays were... My husband ended up getting sunburned to the point of peeling!
初だったのでラフティング?どんなかなあ・・と半信半疑の参加でした。
結構スピードが出るしはねるし又キャプテンのいたずらで急カーブしてくれたりとシュノーケルポイントに着くまでも楽しいアクティビティーです
観光ガイドは全て英語なので全く分からずですが乗船前に日本語のプリントをくれます
ウミガメは一匹ずつ別場所で2回、イルカは手の届きそうな所まで近づいて一緒に泳げたり赤ちゃんイルカのジャンプが見れたりと貴重な体験がいっぱいです(*゚▽゚*)
スピードがあるので風がとっても気持ちよくついつい紫外線の強さを感じさせず・・・主人は顔ズル剥けになる位焼けちゃいました(^^;)
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I thoughly enjoyed the cruise although my wife became ill
prior to the journey and wasn't able to attend. She would
have also enjoyed! The highlite was a Black Manta that
swam directly under the boat.
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/02 |
Reviewed by: まさ
It was truly wonderful to encounter wild sea turtles and dolphins up close while cruising on a rubber boat. Additionally, the thrilling cruise led by the captain kept us smiling the whole time. However, since all the explanations during the cruise were in English, I highly recommend this tour if you understand English.
ゴムボートでのクルージングで、さわれる位置まで野生の海ガメやイルカに出会えて本当に素敵でした。
更にキャプテンよる迫力あるクルージングは笑顔もたえなかったです。
ただクルージングの際に説明が全て英語だったので、英語さえわかればとってもおすすめなツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/30 |
Reviewed by: akki
First, I was told that I needed to reconfirm my reservation, but when I called, they said that if I had questions about directions or anything else, I should call, but if not, there was no need to call. I felt a bit let down by that. Since it was a morning tour, I parked my rental car at the free parking lot past the nearby ABC Mart. There are restrooms at the pier, and while it's possible to change there, as others have mentioned, it's better to come dressed for the occasion. On the day of the tour, staff members came under a green tent, and after handing over the voucher, I received a colored card that corresponds to the boat we would be taking. Groups were divided by the color of the card, and we signed a liability waiver, but there was no Japanese version of the form available when we went. After signing, we boarded the rubber boat by group and set off. Until we reached the bay, we made sudden turns and sped along at an incredible pace. We stopped at a spot where there were lots of dolphins, and they took their time there, providing excellent service. It was really fun, but my 70-year-old mother kept saying how scared she was. On the way back, she seemed to be enjoying it more, perhaps because she got used to it. The snorkeling was just okay. The clarity wasn't as good as I expected, and there weren't a huge variety of tropical fish. Still, I had a great time. The staff were very cheerful and fun, and I felt a bit guilty for needing their support for my elderly mother.
まず、予約の再確認が必要とのことでしたが、電話してみたら、行き方や他に何かわからないことがある場合は電話して聞く必要があるけど、特にそういうことでなければ電話は別にいらないわよ~と電話口で言われました。な~んだ、と拍子抜けはしました。当日は朝のツアーだったので、近くのABCマートの先にある無料駐車場にレンタカーを止めて参加。桟橋にトイレもあり、着替えもできないこともないのですが、皆さんの書き込み通り着替えていった方がベターです。当日緑のテントの下にスタッフの人が来て、バウチャーを渡すと乗るボートごとに色分けしたカードをもらえます。その色のカードを持っているグループごとに分かれ、いろいろ書いた責任注意事項の用紙にサインをしますが、私たちの時には書き込みにある日本語の用紙はありませんでした。サインした後、グループごとにゴムボートに乗り込み出発。湾に到着するまで、急に曲がったり、ものすごいスピードで突っ走ります。途中イルカがいっぱいいるところで止まってくれて、時間を取ってくれたり、サービス満点。本当に楽しいけど、70歳の母はただ怖い怖いと言い続けてました。帰りは慣れてきたのか、楽しそうでしたが。シュノーケルはまぁまぁです。思ったほどの透明度はなく、魚も物凄い種類の熱帯魚がいるということではないので。それでも十分楽しめました。スタッフの方も凄い明るく楽しい人達で、70歳の老人のサポートをしてくれて、申し訳なかったなぁとも思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/27 |
Reviewed by: コナ子
I had heard that the Kona area has little rain, but it seems this year has been quite rainy, and the day we attended the luau show was a disaster (crying).
First, we checked in at the luau desk in the hotel. It was popular, so there was a line, but it was completed smoothly. However, when we went out to the beach, there was a long line. The host was speaking amusingly, but those in the back couldn't hear at all. After entering, I purchased a women's dendrobium lei for $6 and a men's kukui lei for $5. We took a commemorative photo here, but due to the chaos from the heavy rain afterward, photos were not available for purchase anywhere.
We were seated at a table with Americans, greeting and shaking hands. Drinks were free, but since there was only one lady serving, there was another long line. The meal included poi and about three types of meat. The taste was American-style, which I liked.
Just as the meal began, it started to rain... what began as a light drizzle quickly turned into a decent downpour, and everyone was given bath towels to cover their heads. The tablecloth, the trays with food, and everything got soaked from the rain. The drinks were diluted by the rainwater.
Originally, there were supposed to be various activities before the meal, but as the rain intensified, everything was cleared away in about 15 minutes. We couldn't participate in anything. There was no whole roasted pig either. The main show ended up being super fast-paced and finished in no time (laughs). It was supposed to end after 8 PM, but surprisingly, it wrapped up by 6:30 PM, and the band, food, and audience all cleared out immediately.
Despite this disappointing experience, only a few people left their seats, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves to some extent until the end. I had high expectations based on good reviews, and since it was my first day on the Big Island, I was really looking forward to it, but it ended up being a letdown. I'm unsure if I would want to see it again next time.
コナ地区は雨が少ないと聞いていたが、今年は雨が多いらしく、私達がこのルアウショーに参加した日はさんざんでした(泣)
まずホテル内のルアウデスクでチェックイン。やはり人気で並んでましたがこれは簡単スムーズに完了。
しかしビーチに出てみると長蛇の列。司会進行役が面白おかしく喋っていますが、後方には全く聞こえず。
入場してから女性用デンファレレイを$6で購入、男性用のククイレイは$5。ここで記念写真を撮りますが、この後の大雨のバタバタで写真販売はどこでもされておらず買えず仕舞。
通された席はアメリカの方たちと同じテーブルで、挨拶したり握手したり。
ドリンクはフリーですが、おばちゃん一人で対応しているのでこれまた長蛇の列。食事はポイなどもあり、お肉の種類も3種類ほどありました。味もアメリカンな味で私は好きです。
さて食事が始まってすぐに雨が,,,小雨だったの束の間、そこそこの雨が降り出し、全員にバスタオルが配られ皆が頭からすっぽり白いタオルをずっとかぶってました。テーブルクロスも食事の入ったトレーも料理も全部雨でぐしょぐしょ。グラスのお酒は雨で薄まって水になってました。
本来なら食事前に色んなアクティビティがあったようですが、雨が強くなってどれも15分ほどで撤収。何も参加できず。豚の丸焼きもありませんでした。
肝心のショーも超早送りであれよあれよという間に終わって(笑)20時過ぎ終了予定がなんと18時半には終わって、バンドも料理も観客も即撤収。
そんな散々な内容でしたが、席を立つ人は数名だけで、みんな最後までそれなりに楽しんでいました。
口コミも良く、初ハワイ島初日だったので期待していましたが、残念な結果に終わってしまいました。次回もう一回観るかは悩むなー
We sincerely apologize for the lack of accurate judgment and communication regarding the response during rainy weather. The decision on how to proceed is made by the banquet manager based on the weather conditions on the day. If the luau show is shortened due to rain, please check with nearby staff about the measures that will be taken. We may also suggest rescheduling options. Our staff will do their utmost to ensure you have an enjoyable experience, and we hope you will consider participating again in the future.
この度は、雨天時の判断、対応案内が的確にされておらず申し訳ございませんでした。
当日の天候を確認し、バンケット・マネージャーの判断で対応を決定いたしております。雨天によりルアウショーが短縮となってしまった場合は、お近くのスタッフへどのような対応が取られるのかご確認ください。日程変更などご提案させていただく場合もございます。お客様にお楽しみいただけるようスタッフ一同努めて参りますので、またの機会での参加をご検討いただけましたら幸いです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/27 |
Reviewed by: non-swimmer
My husband and I tried snorkeling first time and we are not even good swimmer. I know only basics of swimming and I can not even survive in a 6 ft swimming pool and still I had fun snorkeling with Fair wind. Crew helped us a lot and snorkeling area was also good. They have different kind of accessories like view box and board for childrens. we would defenately go for second time.
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/26 |
Reviewed by: CVC
We had a great time, I felt safe and in professional hands.
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/25 |
Reviewed by: ともこヨーコ
I participated with my mother, who is over 60. The male instructor stayed close to my mother almost the entire time, which was somewhat reassuring, but my mother regretted trying horseback riding just a few minutes into it (laughs). However, by the time she got used to it, she had a bit of a smile, and on the way back, she said, "I'm glad I did it!"
There were about 10 people in our group, and we were the only Japanese. All the explanations were in English, but they shouted out the necessary Japanese, so I didn't find it too inconvenient.
As for the helmets, I thought everyone would wear them, but it turned out we were the only ones wearing them, and they were quite smelly, so personally, I think it would have been fine not to wear them. They really stank...
Also, my mother was in agony from the muscle soreness that came two days after riding. The experience was quite physically demanding, so for those who want to enjoy everything, it can be a lot of fun.
60過ぎた母と2人で参加しました。
男性インストラクターが、ほぼずーっと母の近くにいてくれたので、やや安心でしたが、初の乗馬に母は、開始数分で後悔したそうです(笑)
でも、慣れてきた頃には少し笑顔もあり、帰りには"やってよかったー''と言ってました。
1グループ10名位で日本人は私達のみ。
説明もすべて英語ですが、必須の日本語は叫んで(笑)くれるので、あまり不便とは思いませんでした。
また、ヘルメットですが、みんなカブるのかと思いきや、私達しかカブっておらず、かなり汗臭かったので、個人的にはカブらなくてもよかったかなぁと思いました。ほんとに臭いです…
あと、乗馬した2日後にきた筋肉痛には、母は悶絶していました。
内容的にはけっこうハードなところもあるので、なんでも楽しみたいと思ってる方には最高に楽しめます。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/21 |
Reviewed by: たびざる
You can enjoy all kinds of Polynesian shows. There are also plenty of activities like traditional Hawaiian body painting, handcrafts, and hula lessons. The guidance is only in English, and I only understand basic daily conversation, but I had an amazing time! If you're staying in the Kailua-Kona area, this is definitely something you should see at least once!
あらゆる種類のポリネシアンショーを楽しむことができます。
まだハワイ伝統のプチボディペイントやハンドクラフト、フラのレッスンもあり盛りだくさんです。
英語の案内だけで、私は最低限の日常会話くらいしかわからないけど、最高に楽しめました☆
カイルアコナ地区に滞在するなら一度は必ず見るべき!
Dear Tabisaru,
Thank you for your heartwarming comment. I am very happy.
I will continue to strive to deliver wonderful shows to everyone.
With heartfelt Aloha,
たびさる様
心温まるコメント。ありがとうございます。とても嬉しいです。
これからも皆様にすてきなショーをお届けできるよう努めたいと思います。
心からのAlohaを込めて
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We went to the Big Island for our honeymoon and participated in ocean rafting on August 31. The staff only spoke English, but they kindly provided Japanese explanations for us. Upon arriving, we were supposed to call "Captain Zodiac," the company organizing the tour, for confirmation, but our English skills made it difficult to convey what we wanted to say, which was a bit challenging. However, the staff on the other end of the phone continued to explain how to get to the meeting point with great effort, and we could feel their determination to help us, which was very kind.
On the day of the tour, a male boat driver and a female captain (who acted a bit like a pirate) boarded the boat together. I was surprised by how to get on the boat. We sat on the inflated edges of the rubber boat, and as we hit the waves, it rocked violently while speeding along. If you weren't focused, it felt like you could be thrown off. It was incredibly thrilling, and I kept shouting "Waaaaaaah!!!! Gyaaaaaah!!!!" (laughs). There were eight of us participating together: a couple in their 40s to 50s, two grandmothers in their 60s, a Japanese parent and child, and us.
When we arrived at our destination, we enjoyed snorkeling in a coral reef filled with tropical fish. However, it was just after daylight saving time ended, and the temperature wasn't very high, so I got cold while in the water. Although we had time to swim again after lunch, I decided not to because I couldn't stop shivering. It was a shame since the coral reef was beautiful. It seemed that the spot we visited had cold water flowing from the mountains.
After enjoying snorkeling, we returned while looking at the famous sights along the coast from the sea. On the way back, we also sped along and made sharp turns with the boat, which was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this tour!
新婚旅行でハワイ島に行き、8月31日にオーシャンラフティングに参加しました。
スタッフは英語onlyでしたが、日本人用に日本語の説明書きを用意してくれていて親切でした。
現地に到着してから、このツアーを企画している「キャプテンゾディアック号」に確認の電話をすることになっていたのですが、私たちの英語力ではなかなか言いたいことが伝わらず、ちょっと苦労しました。ですが、電話のむこうのスタッフの方が、集合場所までの行き方などを一生懸命説明し続けてくれて、「なんとかつたえてあげなきゃ!」という気持ちが伝わってきて、親切な対応でした。
当日は、ボートの運転手(男性)と、案内をしてくれるキャプテン(海賊のイメージでちょっと悪っぽい感じに振舞う女性)が一緒にボートに乗り込みました。驚いたのが、ボートの乗り方です。ゴムボートの周りの膨らみの部分に腰をかけた状態で、波にぶつかり大きく縦揺れしながら、猛スピードで進んで行くのです。集中していなければ体が投げ出されてしまいそういでした。とってもスリリングで、ずっと「ワーーーーー!!!!!!!!ギャーーーーーーーーー!!」と叫んでいました(笑)一緒に参加していたのは、40~50代くらいのご夫婦、60代くらいのおばあちゃん2人組、日本人の親子、私たちの8人でした。行き着いた先では、トロピカルフィッシュが泳ぐ珊瑚礁でシュノーケリングを楽しみました。ただ、この頃はちょうどサマータイムが終わったころであり、気温があまり高くなかったため、海に入っている間に体が冷えてしまって、お昼を食べてからもう一度泳げる時間があったのですが、体の震えがとまらず泳ぐのを断念しました。せっかくきれいな珊瑚礁だったのに残念でした。特にそのスポットは山からの地下水が流れ出ており、少し水が冷たいところだったみたいです。
シュノーケリングを楽しんだあとは、海岸沿いにある名所を沖から眺めながら帰るという内容でした。帰りも猛スピードを出したり、ボートを極端に傾けてターンをしたりと、楽しませてくれました。
このツアーはおすすめです!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated in the standard tour with my 9-year-old son and my husband. My husband is afraid of heights, so he was a bit nervous at first, but once we were up in the air, he said it felt really nice and there was no shaking at all. My son is already saying that next time he wants to try the deluxe option, which goes even higher.
The view of Kona from up high was amazing!!
9歳の息子と夫婦2人の3人でスタンダードに参加しました。
主人は高所恐怖症なので最初はビクビクしていましたが、いざ上空にあがってしまうと、ぜんぜん揺れもなくとっても気持ちが良いと言っていました。息子も今度くるときはもう一つ高くあがるデラックスに挑戦すると言ってます。
高いところから見るコナの町は最高でした!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was torn between choosing the 2.5-hour plan or the private 2.5-hour plan, but in the end, I signed up for the 2.5-hour plan. However, when we arrived on the day, it turned out that we were the only family there, so it was actually just like a private plan, which felt like a great deal.
Liz, who explained everything to us, was very kind, and even as complete beginners, we were able to ride the horses properly. My 9-year-old son was saying it was difficult, but he managed to ride as well.
The wide grasslands, the blue sea, and the cute horses made for the best 2.5 hours! I want to go back next time to meet those adorable horses again.
2.5時間プランにするかプライベート2.5時間プランにするか悩んだのですが、結局2.5時間プランで申し込みをしました。
しかし当日行ってみると、私たち家族だけで実際はプライベートプランと同じでとってもお得感がありました。
説明をしてくださったリズさんはとてもやさしくまったく初心者のわたしたちでもちゃんと馬にのることができました。
9歳の息子も難しいと言いながらもちゃんと乗れていました。
広い草原、青い海、かわいい馬、最高の2.5時間でした!
今度行くときもまたかわいい馬たちに会いに行きたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family. Since it was about wild dolphins, we were able to see a family of dolphins shortly after the boat started moving. At the front of the boat, we could also see many flying fish several times.
I wanted to see the dolphins a bit closer, but since snorkeling was the main activity this time, we traveled for about an hour.
For breakfast (light snacks), we could freely make our own bread and fruit, and the burgers for lunch were also delicious, along with fresh potato salad and vegetables. Maui chips were available as snacks, which was nice.
We could always have warm drinks, and there were many options for cold drinks. We could also have alcohol for an additional fee.
On the day of the trip, we were the only Japanese people, but the staff kindly supported us, which made us feel at ease. They lent us prescription masks, and the facilities were well-equipped with showers, noodle and glass-bottomed boards to see below. The snorkeling spot had high visibility, and the waves were at a safe height, allowing us to swim comfortably even in deeper areas.
On the way back, we were also able to see a turtle, and we were very satisfied.
家族で参加しました。
野生のイルカということで、船が走り出してすぐにイルカの家族を見ることができました。船の先端では、たくさんのトビウオも飛ぶ姿も何度も見ることできます。
イルカを、もう少し近くで見たいところでしたが、今回はシュノ―ケリングがメインなのでしばらく一時間ほど移動しました。
朝食(軽食)のパンやフルーツ、昼食のバーガーも自分たちで自由に作ることができ、ポテトサラダや野菜も新鮮でおいしくいただけました。マウイチップスもスナックとしてあり良かったです。
また温かい飲み物は常時飲むことができ、冷たい飲み物の種類も多かったです。追加料金でお酒も飲むことができました。
当日、日本人は自分達だけでしたが、スタッフにやさしくサポートしてもらえたので安心でした。マスクも度付きのを貸出してもらい。ヌードルやグラスで下が見えるビート版等、シャワー完備と充実しておりました。シュノーケルのスポットは、透明度が高く、深くても安心して泳げる波の高さでした。
帰りにカメも見ることができ、とても満足しています。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The view was wonderful, and the horses were very cute. The staff was also very accommodating; they lent me a jacket because it got cold during the ride.
見晴らしも素晴らしく、馬もとてもかわいかったです。
また、スタッフの対応もよく、乗馬中寒くなるからと、上着を貸してもらいました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Wouldn't recommend for kids. Long day, attractions for adults. The time at Waikiki was great. Michael the driver was great.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/10 |
Reviewed by: エディ
I participated in the morning tour with my wife. The entire guide was in English, but we received a Japanese notice sheet during check-in at the reception, which I think is almost the same as the verbal instructions given when boarding. As someone who struggles with English, I understood less than half, but reading the notice in advance helped me grasp the general idea. Just watching the beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish made me feel happy. On the way there, we even saw dolphins playing in the waves created by the boat. The food and drinks were more than enough to fill us up. There were many children present, so I believe people of all ages can enjoy this experience. There are also floaties available.
It seemed that most of the participants were travelers from the mainland United States, but there were a few other Japanese participants as well. However, I got the impression that the staff didn't engage much with the Japanese participants. Of course, it wasn't neglect; it might be due to the language barrier, leading to the impression that Japanese people are "hard to engage with." The staff properly offered equipment rentals and food and drink guidance, so it was reassuring, and I think it's perfectly fine to ask questions in broken English if you're unsure about something.
午前中のツアーに妻と参加しました。
すべて英語での案内ですが、受付でのチェックインの際に日本語の注意事項の用紙を渡されますので、乗船の際の口頭での内容とほぼ同じかと思います。英語が苦手な私は理解できたのは半分以下ですが事前に注意事項を読んでおけばなんとなく理解できます。綺麗なサンゴ礁にカラフルな魚を眺めているだけで幸せな気分でした。行きには船が作る並で遊ぶイルカも登場。食事や飲み物も充分お腹いっぱいになります。お子様もたくさんいらっしゃいましたし、老若男女が楽しめると思います。浮き輪もあります。
米国本土からの旅行者がほとんどのようでしたが、日本人参加者は他に数組いらっしゃいました。しかし、スタッフがあまり日本人に絡んでこない印象も。もちろん、放置ということでなくて、おそらく言葉の問題から日本人は「絡みにくい」という経験からの印象なのかもしれないですね。用具の貸し出しや飲食の案内などちゃんと声をかけてくれますので安心ですし、分からないことは遠慮なくカタコトで声をかければいいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/03 |
Reviewed by: ラケル
The day I attended, the sunset was particularly beautiful, and everyone participating was taking commemorative photos with the sunset in the background. The luau show was a bit more compact than I had expected, but it was truly a wonderful show, showcasing the performers' dedication. The meal also featured plenty of traditional Hawaiian dishes, which I was very satisfied with.
参加した日は夕日が特に美しく、参加していた方々みなが夕日をバックに記念撮影をされていました。予想していたより少しコンパクトなルアウショーでしたが、さすが身体を張って働いているだけあって、すばらしいショーでした。
食事もハワイの伝統的なメニューがたっぷりと用意されており満足しました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Liz G.
My granddaughter (14 yrs old) and I did this kayak snorkeling trip last month (July 27, 2012) and thoroughly enjoyed the experience! We had never kayaked before but had snorkled quite a few times over on Oahu. Our group of 11 included both experienced and novice kayakers. The guides (especially Brent) were helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and especially patient with us newbies. Water visibility was fantastic. We saw an abundance of different fish when we stopped to snorkel and were lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins come within 15 feet of us. That alone made the experience memorable. Water bottles were provided on the kayaks and when we stopped we snacked on drinks, chips and fresh delicious pineapple. I would strongly recommend wearing water shoes/sandals in order to be able to easily climb up to the lava cliff to make the jump. Would I do this snorkeling trip again? In a heartbeat!!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/22 |
Reviewed by: penta
We booked the early morning standard tour as a couple. It was very beautiful and truly wonderful. The receptionist and the boat staff were kind and had a good attitude. I definitely recommend it if you're staying around Kailua-Kona.
夫婦で早朝スタンダードを申し込みました。とてもきれいで本当に良かったです。受付のお姉さん、ボートのお兄さんも親切で感じも良かったです。カイルア・コナ周辺宿泊であれば是非おすすめです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/21 |
Reviewed by: やまちゃん&ゆみちゃん
This was our fourth trip to Hawaii as a couple, and it was our first time on the Big Island. I was really looking forward to seeing an authentic outdoor luau show for the first time as well. Overall, it was excellent.
I had checked reviews beforehand about the need to "line up before entering the venue," so after checking into our hotel (it was the night of our arrival, and we were staying at the King Kamehameha), we took care of the process right away. They gave us a paper with the reception time, but even though we arrived about 30 minutes early, there was quite a line! Most of the audience were Westerners, with only about 20% being Japanese. Normally, it seems that Japanese guests are seated together, which allows for taking photos and chatting, but we were seated at a table with only Westerners, with no Japanese guests at all...
We were seated at one of the end seats in the front row facing the stage, which was very calming. We could see the ocean and the Ahuena Heiau in the background, and we had a great view of the dancers' entrance scenes, which made us very satisfied.
I wanted to experience the traditional imu ceremony at least once, and it was good, but after experiencing it once, I think I'm okay with it... (The smell was quite strong since they steam the pig at high temperatures.)
The food was traditional and served buffet-style, so we could enjoy a variety of dishes. The drinks were all-you-can-drink, which was nice, but since our table was at the front, it was quite a trek to get to the drink station.
They also showcased dances from neighboring islands, which was great. As a fellow hula dancer, I was able to observe from various angles, and it was a good learning experience.
Unfortunately, it started to rain heavily during the show, and it ended quite a bit earlier than scheduled, which was a bit disappointing.
Overall, I was a bit anxious about not having any Japanese guests around, but we still had a great time, so it was very good.
夫婦でのハワイ旅行は、4度目にして、初めてのハワイ島でした。
また、屋外での、本格的なルアウショーを観るのも初めてでしたので、とても楽しみにしていました。
結果としては、◎でした。
「会場に入るまで並ぶ」というのを事前にクチコミでチェックしていたので、ホテルチェックイン後(到着日の夜だったのと、ちょうど宿泊先がキングカメハメハだったので)すぐに、手続きをしました。
受付時間を書いた紙をその場でくれたのですが、それでも、少し早めの30分前位に会場へ行ったにも関わらず、結構並んでいました!!
観覧客はほとんどが欧米人で、日本人は2割位だったかと思います。
また、通常は、日本人は日本人同士でテーブルセッティングしてくださるみたいですが(写真を撮り合ったり、お話したりできるから)、私達夫婦は、日本人がひとりもいない、欧米人のみのテーブルへ通されました・・・
ステージ側の前の方の、一番端の席だったため、とても落ち着き、バックには海とアフエナヘイアウ、ダンサーたちの登場シーンもよく見ることができ、とても満足でした。
伝統的なイムセレモニーは、一度は経験したかったので、よかったですが、一度経験すれば、もういいかな。。。
(豚さんを高温で蒸し焼きするので、匂いがかなりきつかったのです)
お食事は伝統的なもので、ビュッフェ式でしたので、いろいろ楽しめました。
ドリンクも飲み放題で、こちらもよかったのですが、テーブルが前の方だったので、その分、ドリンクの所へたどり着くまでが、とても遠かったです。
ハワイだけでなく、近隣の島々の踊りも織り交ぜながら、披露してくださいます。
同じフラダンサーとしては、いろいろな角度から、観させていただき、よい勉強になりました。
途中で雨がたくさん降ってきてしまい、時間よりもかなり早く終わってしまい、それが少し残念でした。
全体的には、日本人が周りにいなくて不安はありましたが(^^ゞ
それでも楽しめたので、とてもよかったです。
Dear Yama-chan and Yumi-chan,
I am very happy that you were able to enjoy your time despite the rain, which is quite disappointing.
I hope it remains one of your memories of Hawaii.
May your time together in Hawaii always be enjoyable and beautiful.
I hope you will visit the Big Island again.
Sending you heartfelt Aloha.
やまちゃん&ゆみちゃん様
雨になってしまいとても残念な中、お楽しみいただけましたこと嬉しく思います。
ハワイの思い出の一つとして残っていただけたら幸いです。
いつまでもご夫婦でハワイでの時間が楽しく美しいものでありますように。
またハワイ島にいらしてくださいますように。
お二人に心からのALohaを込めて
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was more disappointing than I imagined.
想像してる以上に、残念でした
We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations.
ご満足いただけず大変申し訳ございませんでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/21 |
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Thank you very much for the wonderful photos. Please come again. With Aloha.
素敵な写真をたくさん本当にありがとうございます。また是非お越しくださいませ。Alohaを込めて