Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Volcano Visit Disappointing

Reviewed by: Mary Liz

I flew from Honolulu to Hilo early for trip which was scheduled for 8:30 AM. We were delayed starting by about one hour for other guests who took a later flight. My main reason for this tour was to see the volcano. Because of air quality, the observation area was closed. Because of cloud cover, we could not see the top of the volcano. We were able to visit the National Park Visitors Center which was worthwhile.

The tour guide was just fair. We visited several commercial sites.
He tried to make up for the closing of the observation area by stopping at other volcanoes in the park & a lava tube.

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

Really cool experience!

Reviewed by: Kelley WC

My husband and I recently went on a kayaking adventure and absolutely loved it!! The waters were sooo beautiful and the locations we visited were amazing! I even jumped off a 22ft cliff into the water!! The snorkeling was amazing and the two tour guides were simply wonderful - very experienced and helpful! This was really one of my favorite aspects of our trip.

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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＞

It was very exciting!!! とてもエキサイティングでした！！！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I was extremely satisfied with this tour, which exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend participating in this tour when you visit the Big Island.

We departed from Honokohau Harbor on a 10-person rubber boat. The participants included four people from France, four from Canada, and two from Japan (us). I wasn't confident in my English, but everyone was considerate and spoke in easy-to-understand English, and they provided a printed guide in Japanese, so I was able to participate without feeling anxious.

The journey to Kealakekua Bay took about four and a half hours, during which we searched for whales and dolphins while moving along in the rubber boat. We were able to see both at quite close distances, and we also observed other marine creatures like flying fish and crabs.

Upon arriving at the bay, we went snorkeling. We snorkeled in the truly beautiful sea for about 40 minutes. The water was quite deep, but it was so clear that we could see the bottom, which was breathtaking.

I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, but they lent me a kickboard, so I was able to swim comfortably. On the way back, we saw lava caves and the town of Kailua.

Others who participated with us also said, "This is the best tour I've ever been on."

期待以上のツアーで大満足でした。
ハワイ島へ来た際には、ぜひこのツアーへの参加をお勧めします。
１０人乗りのゴムボートでホノコハウハーバーを出発。参加者はフランス４人、カナダ４人、私達（日本）２人でした。英語に自身がなかったのですが、皆さん気を遣ってくれて、分かりやすい英語で話してくれたり、日本語のガイドをプリントして渡してくれたので、気負いすることなく参加できました。
ケアラケクア湾を目指す４時間半の旅なのですが、行きはクジラやイルカを探しながらゴムボートで進みます。かなり至近距離で両方見れたし、他にもトビウオやカニなど海の生き物を観察しながら進みました。
湾に到着すると、シュノーケリングです。４０分程度本当に綺麗な海をシュノーケルしました。かなり深い海でしたが、底まで見えるくらい綺麗で、感動しました。
泳ぎに自身がなかったのですが、ビート板を貸してくれたので安心して泳げました。
帰りは溶岩の洞窟や、カイルアの街を見ながら戻ってきました。
一緒に参加した他の方も、「今まで参加した中で、ベストツアーだ」と言っていました。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞

I recommend it. おすすめです

Reviewed by: マスタン

Since we didn't have a rental car, we participated in this tour with transportation included. It took about 45 minutes to get from our hotel to the meeting point, and we were dropped off just before the port, so we needed to walk to the Body Glove boat. The crew was at the reception, and you can check in by saying your name. As mentioned in other posts, the crew does not understand Japanese at all. I also speak very little English, but they provide a Japanese sheet with important information and emergency signals, so it's okay if you don't understand the English explanations. Since I have poor eyesight, they lent me prescription snorkeling goggles. I didn't understand everything in English, but since I participated in January, it was whale watching season, not dolphin watching. It was a great deal because you could snorkel and see whales. Although the sea was calm, it was still open ocean, so those prone to seasickness should take precautions. They do provide emergency assistance, but I think you need to be capable of managing your own snorkeling. Regarding transportation, the pickup was over an hour after the cruise ended, so I think it's fine to explore the nearby shops. I believe this is an activity that offers a unique experience that can only be enjoyed on the Big Island.

当方レンタカーがなかった為送迎つきのこちらに参加いたしました。
滞在ホテルより集合場所までは４５分くらい、港の手前で下ろされるため、ボディーグローブ号まで歩いていく必要はあります。クルーが受付をしているので名前を言えばチェックインできます。投稿にあるとおりクルーに日本語はまったく通じません。当方も英語はほとんどしゃべれませんが、注意事項、危険時の合図などは日本語のシートを出してくれるので英語の説明がわからなくても大丈夫です。目が悪いのでめがねをかけていたら度つきの水中グラスも貸してくれました。また英語のためわからなかったのですが当方の参加した一月は鯨が来るシーズンのためイルカではなくホエールウオッチングでした。シュノーケリングもでき鯨も見れることでお得ではありました。穏やかとはいえ外洋なので波はあるので船酔いするかたは対策が必要です。また緊急時の対応はしてくれますが自己管理でシュノーケリングできる能力は必要とみます。送迎のほうですが迎えはクルージング終了後一時間以上もあったので周辺のお店を散策してもいいと思います。ビッグアイランドでしか味わえない体験ができるアクテビティだと思います。

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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＞

I don't know... なんだかなぁ・・・

Reviewed by: hana

We participated as a family of four. I was shown a file with Japanese explanation materials for circulation, but it was quickly taken back for "safety reasons," so I could hardly read it. The entire explanation was in English and delivered very quickly, so I couldn't understand anything and just clung to the boat.

It was exciting when the dolphins came close or when we approached the lava cliffs, but other than that, it was boring. I found myself battling sleepiness while clinging to the boat.

For beginners, snorkeling might be fun. I had high expectations because there were many good reviews, but is this really worth the price? The cost performance leaves much to be desired.

家族4人で参加しました。
回覧用の日本語説明資料のファイルを見せてもらいましたが、「安全のため」と、
すぐに回収され、ほとんど読めず。全て英語の説明で、しかも早口なので、
全く理解できず、ただボートにしがみついていました。
イルカが寄って来た時や、溶岩の岸壁に近づいた時は盛り上がりますが、それ以外は退屈です。
ボートにしがみつきながら、睡魔と闘います。
シュノーケリングは、初心者の方は楽しいかも。
体験談によい情報ばかり載っていたので、期待していたのですが、これでこの金額？
コストパフォーマンスは、イマイチ感が拭えません。

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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＞

Hawaii Island Traditional Luau & Hula Hawaiian Show ハワイ島　伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　

Reviewed by: あくび

We participated as a family this time. It was fun to feel like we were at an outdoor party. The show started with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, and then the performance began on stage. Although we didn't have the best seats because a special group was celebrating a birthday, it was really nice to watch a traditional show in a tropical party atmosphere. Unfortunately, we had to wait in line to get drinks, which took some time, and the buffet-style meal had a set order for each table, making it difficult to eat, and there were few options, which was a bit disappointing for dinner. Next to us was a foreign family, but it seemed like they were seating Japanese guests close together. I think this dinner show is recommended for friends and families to enjoy the atmosphere and traditional performance while having fun together.

今回家族で参加しました。
野外パーティーに参加している雰囲気で楽しかったです。
ショーはハワイの伝統的な儀式から始まり、ステージでショーが始まりました。
誕生日を祝う特別なグループが参加していたため、ベストの席ではなかったけれど、
南国のパーティー気分の中で伝統的なショーを見るのはとてもよかったです。
残念ながら、飲み物をもらうのに並ばなくてはいけなくて、時間がかかったり、
ビュッフェスタイルの食事も、テーブルごとに順番があってなかなか食べられず、種類も少なく
ディナーとしては少々期待ハズレでした。
私たちの隣は、外国人ファミリーでしたが、日本人同士を近い席にしてくれている様子でした。
このディナーショーは友人同士や家族でワイワイ楽しみながら雰囲気と伝統的なショーを楽しむのがお勧めだと思います。

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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＞

It was amazing. 最高でした

Reviewed by: ゴン

I’m not very good at English, but that didn’t matter, I had a great time. There were 16 participants, and we were the only Japanese.

The guide explained things in simple English and gestures.

For lunch, we had very cold and delicious sandwiches on the boat.

We were able to see both dolphins and whales on the way. The dolphins came very close to the boat, and the whale splashed the water with its fin several times.

It was a lot of fun to see them circling around us. It’s great for little kids too~~ At the end, they let us drive the boat a little. Wiki wiki~~

Next time I go to the Big Island, I definitely want to join again.

英語が、ほとんど駄目な俺ですが、そんなことは関係なく楽しめました。参加者は１６人で、日本人は、自分達だけでした。
ガイドが、簡単な英語とジェスチャーで説明してくれます。

昼飯では、非常に冷えておいしいサンドイッチをボートの上で食べます。

イルカ、鯨、両方とも行きのボートで見れました。イルカは、ボートのすぐ近くまで来て、鯨は鰭で海を何度もたたいてくれました。

何度も、旋回してくれるのは非常に楽しめます。小さいお子さんもいいですよ~~最後のほうで、少しボートを運転させてくれます。ウィキウィキ~~

次回、ハワイ島に行ったらぜひまた参加したいです。

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キャプテン・クック号　サンセット・ディナークルーズ ＜夕食・カクテル1杯付き／カイルアピア発＞

A beautiful sunset and soothing Hawaiian music. すてきな夕日と心地よいハワイアンミュージック

Reviewed by: ウクレレじじい

The staff provided a detailed explanation of the history of Hawaii Island in English, which was a great opportunity for my wife, who is currently learning English, to hear native speech. However, I was disappointed that I could hardly understand it. The Hawaiian cocktail "Mai Tai" served on board was fruity and had a pleasant taste.

I was very satisfied to be able to listen to live performances by musicians after purchasing a ukulele, as I had become fascinated with it. The pleasant breeze matched perfectly with the Hawaiian atmosphere.

The dinner included many local Hawaiian dishes and was delicious, but I felt that the variety was limited for the price. As the sun sets, the temperature drops significantly, so I recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt.

　スタッフが英語でハワイ島の歴史を詳しく説明してくれ、英語学習中の家内にとっては、ネイティブの英語を聞く良い機会でした。しかし、私はほとんど聞き取れず残念でした。船内で振る舞われるハワイアンカクテル「マイタイ」は、フルーティで口当たりが良かったです。　
　私は、ウクレレに夢中でハワイのウクレレを購入してからツアーに参加しましたが、ミュージシャンの生の演奏を聴くことができて、とても満足でした。心地よい風にハワイアンがぴったりあっていました。
　ディナーの料理はハワイの郷土料理なども多くておいしかったのですが、値段の割には品数が少なかったと感じました。
　日が沈む頃になると随分気温が下がります。長袖を持って行かれることをお勧めします。

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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＞

Amazing!! スゴイ！！

Reviewed by: かおりっつさ

As soon as we boarded the boat, we were able to encounter a pod of dolphins! After that, we saw many more dolphins! There were dolphins surfing on the waves created by the boat, and we were thrilled to see their adorable appearances. The sea was incredibly beautiful, and the snorkeling spot was fantastic! We enjoyed ourselves without getting bored until the very end. This is a tour I would love to join again.

ボートに乗り込んですぐ、イルカの群れに会うことができました！その後もたくさんのイルカに！ボートが作る波でサーフィンをするイルカがいたり、とてもかわいらしい姿を見ることができ、感激でした。海がとてもきれいで、スノーケリングの場所もサイコウ！飽きることなく、最後まで楽しめました。また参加したいツアーです。

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野生のマンタ　シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞

It's a bit cold, but... 少し寒いですが・・

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

My first experience in the night sea was, as everyone has mentioned, mainly concerned with the cold. I prepared a rash guard and entered the water. At first, I only saw manta rays passing by two or three times, but in the end, a manta ray flipped in front of me multiple times, which was very satisfying. However, the cold can be quite challenging, so be prepared!

夜の海は初体験で、皆さんが書き込んでいる通り寒さだけが気がかりでした。ラッシュガードを用意して海に入りました。最初は２~３回マンタが通り過ぎるだけでしたが、最後には目の前をマンタが何回も宙返りをしてとても満足です。ただ、寒さは結構応えますので覚悟の上で！

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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＞

The sea was beautiful. 海が綺麗だった

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The boat was going at an incredible speed, and I was desperately hanging on! As expected, I had muscle soreness the next day (laughs). But it was really fun!

I got to see the lava cliffs up close, and the impact was overwhelming! I don't think we could have gotten that close with a larger boat.

The diving spot had calm waves, and I was able to enjoy the corals and cute tropical fish. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I could dive deeper. However, they gave us plenty of time, and I was able to enjoy it to the fullest.

The fruit on the way back was delicious! I was also thrilled to encounter pods of dolphins and whales both going and coming back! It was my first experience seeing the shadow of a dolphin passing under the boat. I had heard about it, but wild dolphins are really friendly. It's an emotion you can't experience with regular sightseeing.

I couldn't understand most of the explanations since I don't speak English, but even with that, it was still fun.

ボートはすごいスピードで、しがみつくのに必死！
案の定、翌日は筋肉痛になってました（笑）
でも本当におもしろかった！

溶岩の断崖絶壁をすぐ近くで見られたので、迫力が半端ない！
大きな船だったら、あんな近くまで行けなかったと思います。

ダイビングスポットは波が静かで、サンゴやかわいい熱帯魚？を楽しむことができました。
深く潜れたらもっと楽しめただろうな、と思います。
でも、時間もたっぷりとってくれて、思う存分楽しめました。

帰りのフルーツもおいしかったー♪
行きも帰りも、イルカやクジラの群れに出会えたのも感激！
ボートの下をイルカの影が通って行くのは初めての経験でした。
話には聞いていましたが、野生のイルカでも本当にひとなつっこいんですね。
普通の観光では味わえない感動です。

英語がわからないので、せっかくの説明がほとんど理解できませんでしたが、それを差し引いてもおもしろかったです。

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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＞

Whale watching ホエールウオッチング

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Around 7 AM, I left the Hilton Waikoloa Village and followed the map, arriving almost on time without getting lost.

I was a bit anxious since the instructions were only in English, but I was relieved to receive a Japanese instruction manual as well. Shortly after leaving the harbor, we encountered a pod of dolphins. I was thrilled as it was my first time seeing them. Later, we also encountered a pod of whales, and the sight of a whale spouting water is so vivid in my memory that it remains etched in my mind even after returning home.

While heading to the diving spot, we encountered pods multiple times while viewing the lava cliffs. There were few opportunities for photos, but I managed to capture some great shots of the whales and dolphins. The timing for diving was appropriate. The fish weren't as colorful as I expected, but I enjoyed it enough. The boat ride was thrilling; it was tiring for someone in their 60s like me, but it was fun. Additionally, the lava cliffs that can't be seen from land were impressive.

When boarding the boat, I didn't wear a life jacket, so I think it's safer to always wear one while on board.

朝７時ごろ、ワイコロアのヒルトン・キングスランドを出て、案内図通りに向かうとほぼ迷わずに時間通り到着した。

英語のみの説明だったので若干不安だったが、日本語の説明書もいただいたのでよかった。
港を出て間もなくイルカの群れに遭遇した。
初めて見たので感激した。
その後クジラの群れにも遭遇し、クジラが潮を吹くさまが帰国後の脳裏に焼き付いているくらい印象的だった。

溶岩の岸壁を見ながらダイビングスポットまで進む途中、何度も群れに遭遇。
シャッターチャンスは少なかったが、いいクジラやイルカの写真が撮れた。
ダイビングの時間の取り方も適切であった。
魚は思ったほどカラフルではなかったが、十分楽しめた。
ボートはスリル満点で、６０代の自分にとっては疲れたが楽しかった。
また、陸からは見られない溶岩の絶壁は迫力があった。

ボートに乗るときは救命道具をつけなかったので、救命道具は乗船中は常に身に着けていたほうが安心だと思う。

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It would have been more enjoyable if I could speak English. 英語ができたほうが楽しかった

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The guide and the boat driver were both native speakers and could not speak any Japanese. There were no Japanese participants, but if you have a basic level of English for simple everyday conversations, you can enjoy the experience without any issues.

However, I feel a bit disappointed that if the guide could speak a little more Japanese, we could have enjoyed it even more.

ガイドもボートのドライバもネイティブの方で日本語は全くできません。参加者にも日本人はいませんでしたが、簡単な日常会話が可能な程度の英語レベルであれば無理なく楽しめます。

ただ、ガイドさんがもう少し日本語が出来れば、私たちももう少し楽しめたかな、と残念に思います。

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Family-Friendly Kohala & Waikoloa Whale Watching and Sailing Tour - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Can't say enough good things...

Reviewed by: Andrea Barbado

...about to this cruise. My children and I utterly loved this tour and I just want to thank the unforgettable crew members who made this trip a highlight of our vacation. From the moment we stepped onto the boat until we stepped off, it was an absolute pleasure.

Hearing my children's sounds of joy when they saw their first whale breach from the water is something that I will remember always.

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Family-Friendly Kohala & Waikoloa Whale Watching and Sailing Tour - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

How great was this tour?

Reviewed by: Lia, Miki, Karyn and Sam

TOTALLY AMAZING! When my friends and I saw this tour we were like, "Hmmm, whale watching? Sure why not!" and I am so glad that we decided to go. The boat was great, the view was priceless and seeing humpback whales jumping and slapping the water is something that I will never forget...ever. Like what a great memory to bring back home with me. Take this tour! You won't regret it!

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Family-Friendly Kohala & Waikoloa Whale Watching and Sailing Tour - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Loved it!!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Wish we brought the kids, they would have had a blast!! In any case it was our first time to the Big Island and this was a super good time. I'm guessing it's the same crew, but the afternoon sail crew was just lovely. Highly Recommended!!!

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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＞

I encountered a pod of dolphins and whales! イルカとクジラの群れに会えた！

Reviewed by: u

The rubber boat was smaller than I expected, but it was surprisingly fast! The seat on the rubber boat was hard (as expected), and I bounced around due to the momentum, desperately clinging to the rope. It was so much fun!! The muscle pain in my arms and shoulders the next day is also a good memory♪

Before we even left the bay, we encountered a pod of dolphins! They came so close, and I could see their shadows passing under the boat!! After that, we met several more pods of dolphins along the way and even saw them jumping*＾＾* The whales were small enough that I thought they were dolphins, but I was thrilled to see them spouting water and their tails!

At the snorkeling point, the water was incredibly clear, and I saw many fish like the yellow striped ones you see in aquariums, black fish with white spots, and schools of big and small fish. It felt like I was swimming in an aquarium. (In reality, I was just floating!)

The lava cliffs were also breathtaking! It was so much fun!

ゴムボートは思ったより小さくて、思った以上にすごいスピードでした！
座っていたゴムボートが硬かったので（当たり前）、勢いでボンボンはねてしまい、必死でロープにしがみついてました。すごく楽しかった！！
翌日腕と肩が筋肉痛になってたのもいい思い出です♪

湾を出ないうちから、イルカの群れに遭遇！
すごく近くまで来て、ボートの下を通っていく影が！！
その後も、途中で何度もイルカの群れに会い、ジャンプも見れましたよ*＾＾*
クジラは、イルカ？と思うくらい小さい種類のクジラでしたが、潮吹きや、尾っぽも見る事が出来て感動！

シュノーケリングポイントでは、とても透明な海の中、水族館で見るような黄色に縦じまの魚や、黒に白い点々の魚や、大きい魚、小さい魚の群れなど、沢山の魚がいました。
水族館の中で泳いでいるようで、感激しました。（実際は浮かんでいるだけでしたが）

溶岩の岸壁も迫力満点！
とっても楽しかったです！

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

We had a great time!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time on the Big Island tour today. The flight was
awesome. The pilot, Koji, did a terrific job. He made sure folks on
both sides of the helicopter saw the sights-Pu'u O'o, lava flowing
into the ocean, waterfalls, etc. It was our first time in a helicopter
and it was a great experience.

The reservationists were patient and informative. The folks at the
terminal were helpful, supportive and very upbeat-they truly seemed
excited for us.

We will be sure to spread the good word about your outfit.

Thank you for making the experience positive, simple and memorable for
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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＞

I had a great time. とても楽しめました

Reviewed by: K.S

I was worried about getting seasick since I easily get motion sickness, but I took some medication, so I was fine. I think I would have definitely gotten seasick without it, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are concerned.

My family went into the sea at the bay where we did snorkeling, but I waited alone on the boat. However, I was able to enjoy just looking at the beautiful sea and sky, as well as the fish swimming near the boat. I was also able to read the guides written in Japanese at that time, so I somewhat understood the points we visited later on.

But I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I understood English. It was disappointing that I couldn't grasp even 10% of what the guide was saying. It would be very helpful if there were tours designed for Japanese people like me, who can't speak any English, that would allow us to enjoy it 120%.

The small boat goes at an incredible speed, getting very close to the lava cliffs, which is quite thrilling. Along the way, we encountered pods of dolphins and small whales multiple times, which was very moving. To see wild dolphins and whales so close is truly amazing; Hawaii is a wonderful place. I really hope they continue to preserve this nature.

私は酔いやすいのでそれが心配でしたが、酔い止めの薬を飲んだので大丈夫でした。薬を飲んでいないときっと船酔いしたと思うので、ご心配な方は酔い止めを飲むことをおすすめします。
シュノーケリングをする湾で家族は海に入りましたが、私はボートの上でひとりで待っていました。でも、きれいな海と空と、ボート近くを泳いでいる魚を見るだけでも楽しめます。日本語でかかれた案内もこの時に読めたので、後半まわったポイントもなんとなく分かりました。
でも英語がわかったらもっともっと楽しめたと思います。ガイドさんがおっしゃっているお話の、1割も分からなかったのが残念でした。
このようなツアーで、私のような英語が全く出来ない人間でも120％楽しめるような日本人向けのものがあると、とても助かります。

小さいボートで、すごいスピードで溶岩の岸壁のすぐ近くまで行くので、迫力は満点です。
途中で何度も、イルカの群れや、小さいクジラの群れとも出会い、とても感動しました。
あんなに近くに野生のイルカやクジラが見られるなんて、ハワイは本当に素晴らしいところです。
ぜひ、このままこの自然を残してほしいと思いました。

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野生のマンタ　シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞

If you have the courage, changing plans is also an option. 勇気があれば、予定変更もアリ

Reviewed by: emi

I'm glad I participated and can recommend it. It was truly a wonderful experience to see manta rays while snorkeling with such a high probability. The guide mentioned that this is the only place in the world where you can see manta rays while snorkeling. It's a tour I want everyone to join. However, there are some downsides. Communication is only in English. It can be cold. There’s no pickup to the meeting place, and it's a bit nerve-wracking to confirm by phone. If you can't communicate in the language, it might be quite scary. But as long as you have courage, you'll be fine. You can refer to others' experiences for guidance. To deal with the cold, bring warm clothing and put it on right after getting out of the water. Since there’s no pickup to the meeting place, renting a car or staying in the Kona area or at the Sheraton is convenient. The confirmation call is only in English, but it's definitely necessary. My reservation was canceled, and I ended up participating the next day. Many Japanese people don't stay long on the Big Island, so if you miss it, it would be sad, so it's better to have a little extra time.

参加して良かった、お勧めできます。マンタがあのようにシュノーケルで高確率で見れるなんて、本当に素晴らしい体験です。世界でもシュノーケルでマンタが見れるのはここだけとガイドも話していました。皆様に参加して欲しいツアーです。しかし、難点もアリ。英語以外通じない。寒い。集合場所への送迎、再確認のＴＥＬ。海、夜、と不安なので語学が通じないと結構恐いかも？しかし、勇気さえあれば大丈夫。皆様の体験談を参考にすれば問題なし。寒さは防寒着を持参し海から上がってすぐ着用。集合場所まで送迎ないから、レンタカーかコナエリア、シャラトンなどに宿泊が便利。再確認のＴＥＬは英語のみだけど必ず必要。私は、予約日はキャンセルになり、次の日参加になりました。日本人はハワイ島にそう長く滞在しないパターンが多いので、見れなかったら悲しいので、余裕を少しでも持ったほうがいいです。

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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＞

Sunny Ocean Hawaii !! Sunny Ocean HAWAII !!

Reviewed by: イルカのママ

We participated in the Powerful Mid-Range with three people.

At the meeting point under the green tent at Kailua Pier, there was a suspicious-looking man. When I showed him the reservation ticket, he shook his head and said "No," which made me anxious. However, he took me to the nearby information desk that wasn't open yet, and the staff there called the tour company to let them know there were three Japanese people. This suspicious-looking man turned out to be nice; he asked if we were wearing swimsuits and if we had applied sunscreen, and when the boat arrived, he even guided us. Thank you, kind man.

Like the other participants, we were the only Japanese people there, but the boat operator, Mr. Duel, was a very friendly nice guy (probably the same person as Atsushi from last time?). He mentioned that he went to Tokyo and Kyoto last month and talked about appearing on TV Asahi's "Q-sama," which eased my nerves. Then, the boat sped off towards the sparkling water. First, we met a baby dolphin and enjoyed its impressive jumps. After that, we started slowly, and the dolphins followed us back and forth! They were so cute! The snorkeling point was also amazing. We saw brightly colored fish, corals, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. Although they told us "Don't touch," they brought a sea cucumber for us to touch. On the way back, we raced with the dolphins and talked about volcanic layers and King Kamehameha, but... I probably couldn't laugh along with everyone... I understand some may feel anxious about the English guide, but our English is about middle school level. We managed just fine. We are proof of that (sounds familiar, right?). Captain Zodiac has a Japanese website, and I emailed them with several questions. Initially, the meeting point was at Honokohau Marina, but when they realized our hotel was close to Kailua Pier, they changed it for us. Their responses were very quick.

We didn't see any whales, but we had a great time. Good!

ﾊﾟﾜﾌﾙﾐﾄﾞﾙﾚﾃﾞｨｰ3人で参加しました。

集合場所のｶｲﾙｱ桟橋の緑のテントの下には怪しげなおじさん一人。予約券を見せるとNoと首を振られ、不安になっているとそばのまだ開いていないインフォメーションに連れていってくれ、そこの人が催行会社に日本人が3人いるよと電話してくれました。この怪しげなおじさんがいい人で、水着はきているか？日焼け止めは塗っているかと心配してくれ、ボートが来たときは誘導までしてくれました。ありがとうおじさん。

他の参加者と同じく日本人は私たちだけでしたが、ボートを操縦するＭr.ﾃﾞｭｴﾙ(～)はとてもフレンドリーなナイスガイ（たぶんあつしさんの時と同じ方では？）で、先月東京と京都に行ったよ。テレビ朝日で「Ｑさま」に出演したとか話してくれ、緊張がほぐれたところで、一気にボートは光り輝く水面を沖に向けて爆走。まずはイルカのベービーとご対面。上手なジャンプを堪能させていただいた後、今度はゆっくり発進。するとイルカたちが私達の前後をついてくるではありませんか！かわい~~いの連発。シュノーケリングポイントも素晴らしかったですよ。原色のお魚たちに珊瑚、うに、なまこなど、私達には“Don't touch”といっておきながらなまこをとってきて触らせてくれました。帰りはまたイルカと競争したり、火山の地層の話とかカメハメハ王の話をしてくれていたようですが、・・・・たぶん・・・？？みんなと一緒に笑うことはできませんでした・・・。英語ガイドで不安もな方もあるかと思いますが、私達は中3程度の英語です。なんとかなりましたよ。私達が証明です（どこかできいたような台詞）。ｷｬﾌﾟﾃﾝｿﾞﾃﾞｨｱｯｸには日本語のホームページもあり、そこにメールで何点か質問しました。最初集合場所が、ﾎﾉｺﾊｳﾏﾘｰﾅでしたが、ホテルがｶｲﾙｱ桟橋に近いとわかると変更してくれました。回答もとても早いです。

鯨には会えなかったけど十分楽しめました。good!

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

A Lot of fun & Beautiful views

Reviewed by: Bill

While the shear beauty of the valley is worth the trip out to Waipio, our guide made the day a special one. He was funny, knowledgeable and a pretty good photographer. We brought home some great memories and the pictures to keep them fresh. The ride was pretty tame, which was fine for us. The horses were gentle and the pace was leisurely and relaxing.

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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＞

It's a wonderful activity! すばらしいアクティビティーです！

Reviewed by: あつし

The staff on the boat I rode had been to Japan for sightseeing, and they friendly chatted with us.

We sped through the highly transparent sea on a powerboat, where I could see a coin sinking, while snorkeling among the coral and colorful fish. We enjoyed watching dolphins at a distance where we could almost touch them! It was a tour packed with fun activities!

Along the way, we had some time to chat while snacking on light refreshments (snacks and fruits). There were about ten people on the boat, and only two of us were Japanese. Although I only understood English at a middle school level, I didn’t feel out of place and had a great time.

I participated after reading the reviews here, so I brought a change of clothes for after snorkeling and a hat for sun protection (a hat clip would be handy to prevent it from blowing away in the wind♪), which made it comfortable!

私が乗ったボートのスタッフが日本に観光に行ったことがあるとのことで、フレンドリーに話しかけてくれました。

コインを落としたら、沈んでいくのがずっと見えるほど透明度の高い海を、パワーボートでガンガン進み、珊瑚やカラーフィッシュを見ながらシュノ-ケリング。
海から観光しイルカに触れることができそうなほどの距離でウォッチングを楽しめる！１つのツアーで楽しみが盛りだくさんのアクティビティーでした！

途中、軽食（スナックやフルーツ）をつまみながら雑談する時間がありましたが１０人程度のボートに日本人は私達２人だけで、英語も中学で習った程度しかわかりませんが、特に疎外感もなくたのしめました。

ここのクチコミを読んでから参加したので、シュノーケリングのあとの着替えや、日焼け対策に帽子（風で飛ばされないように帽子クリップがあると便利♪）なども持っていったので快適でした！

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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＞

You can still have fun even if you don't speak English! 英語ができなくても楽しめます♪

Reviewed by: min

We participated as a young couple. We departed from Kailua-Kona, and since we arrived early in the morning, we were able to use a free parking lot about a three-minute walk away instead of the paid parking at a hotel near the port.

There were many Americans at the meeting place, and we first received a colored card in exchange for our voucher. We were grouped by color and boarded the boat with others who had the same colored card.

I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medication, but I hardly felt nauseous at all. We were the only Japanese on the boat, and most of the others were retired American couples.

It was an activity that was enjoyable even without speaking English! (Of course, I think it would be even more fun if you could speak☆)

The staff were considerate and communicated with easy-to-understand words and gestures♪

Of course, snorkeling was amazing! It was my first time snorkeling, and even though I can't swim, they provided a boogie board, so I was able to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery while holding onto it☆

I brought a disposable camera that could be used underwater, but I ended up taking so many photos that I ran out of film. So, when we were sightseeing around the Big Island from above the water, even though dolphins were jumping right in front of us and we were in front of a magnificent lava cave, I couldn't capture those moments because I had exceeded the number of shots...

It was a really fun tour♪

若い夫婦２人での参加をしました。
カイルアコナからの出港でしたが、朝、早くに到着したので、レンタカーを港近くのホテルの有料駐車場ではなく、歩いて３分程度の無料駐車場を利用することができました。

集合場所にはたくさんのアメリカ人がいて、まずバウチャーと引き換えに色のついたカードを渡されます。
色分けされて、同じ色のカードを持った人達と一緒にボートに乗り込みます。

私はブランコでも酔う体質なので酔い止めを服用しましたが、ほとんど酔いはありませんでした。
同じボートには日本人は私たちだけで、あとは定年退職したアメリカの老夫婦がほとんどでした。

英語ができなくても充分に楽しめるアクティビティでした！
（もちろん、話せるともっと楽しいとは思いますが☆）

スタッフも気を遣ってくれて、わかりやすい単語やジェスチャーでコミュニケーションをとってくれます♪

もちろんシュノーケルは最高！初めてのシュノ-ケリングで、しかも泳げない私ですが、ビート版も貸してくれるのでそれにつかまりながらきれいな海中を堪能しました☆

水中で撮れる使い捨てカメラを１つ持って行きましたが枚数が足りないほど海中をパシャパシャ撮りまくってしまったので、シュノーケルの後に、海の上からハワイ島観光をしてくれた時にはせっかく目の前でイルカがクルクルジャンプしても、すばらしい溶岩洞窟を目の前にしても枚数オーバーで写真に収めることはできませんでした…

とっても楽しいツアーでした♪

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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＞

良い天気 よいてんき

Reviewed by: ohana

I participated on November 10th. The dolphins in Hawaii are really friendly; they were playing at the exit of the arena, in front of the Captain Cook landing monument. There were also whales. Both the staff and guests were very friendly, but they spoke American English so quickly that it was hard to understand everything. The wind was quite strong, so be careful not to let your hat fly away. The sea was calm. Actually, about 15 years ago, I had my first experience with a "Zodiac" on Kauai, but at that time, the sea was a bit rough, and I was amazed by the boat handling techniques in the swells. This time was much easier, wasn't it?

11月10日参加しました。
ハワイのイルカはほんとうになつっこい、アリーナの出口で、キャプテンクック上陸碑の前で、遊んでいました。
鯨も居ましたよ。
スタッフもゲストも皆フレンドリー、ただし早口アメリカンなので理解しきるのは無理でした。
風をまともの受けます、帽子など飛ばされないように、
海はベタナギでした。
実は15年ほど前にカウアイ島で「ゾデアック」初体験だったのですが、この時はやや時化、うねりの中のボート操縦テクニックのものすごさに驚嘆したものでしたが。
今回は楽々過ぎました？

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野生のマンタ　シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞

The boat... ボートが・・・

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I reconfirmed just to be sure, and I was told that the boat is broken, so the event has been canceled... Moreover, the next available slot is four days later, so I couldn't participate.

It feels like the service isn't as attentive as that of Japanese tour companies, so for those who will be participating in the future, it might be a good idea to contact them once you arrive, maybe the day before.

Reconfirmを念のためしたところ、ボートが壊れているから中止とのこと・・・。
しかも次に空いているところは4日後だったので、参加することが出来ませんでした。

日本のツアー会社のように手厚いサービスがないように感じるので、これから参加される方は、着いたら前日とかに一度連絡を入れてみたほうが良いかもしれません。

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

Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: Sharon Hallam

My husband and I had a wonderful time. The staff and crew were great, and the food was very good. Had a wonderful time! would do it again!

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野生のマンタ　シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞

Close encounter with a manta ray! マンタ大接近！

Reviewed by: のり

I participated with a friend on November 4, 2009. I had watched some videos to get a feel for it, but experiencing it in person was surprising!! They come really close to you! There were only two on that day, but if there had been more, it might have been a bit scary. They swim towards the light, so if you want to see the manta rays up close, it's a good idea to position yourself near the light of the grab bar. Also, since it was nighttime due to the season, it was cold and the boat was rocking, which made me feel a bit groggy. If you're prone to seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must.

2009/11/4に友人と参加しました。動画とかでちょっとは雰囲気を予習していたんですが、実際体験してみてビックリ！！めちゃめちゃ近くまで浮遊してくるんですよ！この日は２匹だけでしたが、もっといたら怖いくらいだったかも。光に向かってくるので、マンタをより近くで見たい方は、つかまり棒のライトの近くに陣取ると良いです。あと、季節的に夜だったこともあり、寒いわ、船は揺れるわでグロッキーになりました。船に弱い方は酔い止め必須です。

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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

It was fun! 楽しかった！

Reviewed by: のり

I participated with a friend on November 5, 2009. Due to the season, the weather was cloudy with occasional sunshine, so it wasn't the clear sea as shown on the website. Moreover, it was quite cold! However, the Fair Wind boat was equipped with slides, diving boards, snorkeling gear, and various items, allowing us to enjoy ourselves the whole time! The lunch BBQ was delicious too! It takes about two hours round trip to get to the snorkeling points, but we had about two hours for snorkeling, which was quite satisfying.

2009/11/5に友人と参加しました。季節がら天気は曇り時々晴れだったので、ＨＰにあるようなクリアな海ではありませんでした。しかも、結構寒かった！でもフェアウィンド号は、滑り台や飛び込み台、シュノーケルや様々なアイテムを搭載していて、終始楽しむことができました！ランチＢＢＱも美味しかったですよ！ポイントへの移動に往復で２時間とられますが、シュノーケル時間は約２時間とれて、十分満足できました。

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

The Best Morning

Reviewed by: The LeBeau's

Jasmine and Chris were the best. They made it all good. The only bad thing to say was that it was too short.

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