Reviewed by: ありのまま
The staff were kind and entertaining, which was great, but overall, the experience felt lacking. I participated in snorkeling for the first time in the Hawaiian islands, with many repeat visitors promoting it, so I had high expectations. However, there were few fish in terms of both quantity and variety, and I felt it wasn't worth the time and money spent. The waters in Okinawa and Asia are definitely much clearer and have more fish! Is this what Hawaii is like? I also had high hopes for the luxurious BBQ, but aside from snacks, the only real meal was a hamburger. The burger they grilled on-site was indeed delicious, but I felt that Americans have a rather limited diet during this trip. By the way, we were the only Japanese people there, and no one spoke Japanese at all.
スタッフの方々は親切で、なにかとおもしろく楽しませてくれてよかったのですが、全体的に内容がイマイチといった感じでした。ハワイの離島で初のシュノーケリング、リピーター多数というフレコミで、とても期待して参加したのですが、魚の数も種類も少なく、こんな時間とお金をかけてくるほどじゃないなと思ってしまいました。沖縄やアジアの海の方がだんぜんキレイで魚も多い!ハワイってこんなもんなの?という印象です。豪華BBQとあるのも期待したのですが、スナックを除けば食事らしい食事はハンバーガーだけ。その場で焼いてくれるバーガーは確かに美味しかったけど、アメリカ人って食生活が乏しいと感じる旅行でした。
ちなみに、日本人は私たちだけでした。日本語は全く通じません。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/26 |
Reviewed by: UKCITANE
Solo trip to the Big Island. 4 nights in Hilo, 4 nights in Kona. On the day before the last day of the trip, I joined a stargazing tour at Mauna Kea! There was a warning about a demonstration before departure, and I was informed that we might not be able to climb... but I believed in miracles and decided not to cancel. The demonstration was lifted five days after arriving on the Big Island, but there was an unusual snowfall the night before in July, and the gate was closed... However, the snow melted along the way, and we were able to reach the summit! The sunset from the top of Mauna Kea, with snow still remaining, was incredibly magical, and I didn't feel much cold due to the lack of wind, which was very moving. Our guide, Yo, was young but knowledgeable about many things, and he provided excellent service by sharing stories about the Big Island and Mauna Kea from start to finish, as well as taking lots of photos. During the stargazing guide, he talked about the stars using a laser pointer. I believe this is something you can only experience here. It was unfortunate that the Onizuka Visitor Center was closed, so I give it 4 stars, but when I come back to the Big Island, I would like to participate in a sunrise tour next time. Thank you!
ハワイ島1人旅。ヒロ4泊、コナ4泊。旅の最終日前日、マウナケアの星空観測ツアーに!出発前デモがあり、登れないかも…と連絡がありましたが、奇跡を信じキャンセルせず挑みました。デモはハワイ島到着5日前に解除したと事のでしたが、7月には滅多にない雪が前夜降りゲートが閉まっている…と。が、途中雪も溶け登頂出来ることに!マウナケア登頂で見る夕日は雪が残る中とても幻想的で風もなく寒さもさほど感じられずとても感動しました。ガイトのヨウ君は若いながら色々な事を知っており、最初っから最後までハワイ島の事、マウナケアの事の話や、写真を沢山撮ってくれたり、とてもよいサービスをしてくださいました。特に星空のガイドではレーザーポインターで星についてお話してくれました。これは、絶対にココでないと味わえない事だと思います。オニヅカビジターセンターは閉まっていたのが残念で★4ですが、またハワイ島に来る時は今度はサンライズのツアーに参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/17 |
Reviewed by: S&Jfrom湘南
They lent me cold weather gear like down jackets, overpants, hats, and gloves, which kept me very warm. I had a light down jacket myself, but it wasn't necessary. Since I was mostly in the car and didn't walk much, it was better to minimize my luggage. I was almost hands-free, and that was great.
This was my first time at Sunset. It seemed better than Sunrise. I was able to prepare various things while it was still bright, which gave me a sense of ease, and it wasn't too cold. I enjoyed the sunset slowly, both before and after the sun went down. Now, for the exciting starry sky. I signed up aiming for a new moon day, and even though it was just before the meteor shower, I was able to see shooting stars. The guides, Kouno and You, explained the stars very clearly. I can't remember difficult explanations anyway, but I did remember Sagittarius, Scorpius, Libra, Cygnus, and the Summer Triangle! Thank you! We will be back!
防寒具はダウン、オーバーズボン、帽子、手袋を貸してくれとても暖か。自分でライトダウンとか持ってたけど必要なかった。ほとんど車に乗ってて歩かないので、荷物は極力減らしたほうがいい。自分はほぼ手ぶらだったけど良かったよ。
サンセット初参加。サンライズよりよかったような。明るいうちにいろいろ支度し気持ちにゆとりがあり、あまり寒くもなく。日が落ちるまでももちろん、落ちてからも夕焼けをゆっくりと満喫しました。さあお楽しみの星空。新月の日を狙って申し込み、流星群の少し前だったけど流れ星も見えたし。ガイドのコウノさんとヨウさんの星の説明がとってもわかりやすかった。難しい説明はどうせ覚えられないけど、いて座とさそり座とてんびん座、白鳥座と夏の大三角形は覚えたよ!ありがとう!We will be come back !
Thank you very much for participating in our tour and for sharing your experience. Yes, we will be waiting for everyone with winter clothing, gloves, and hats prepared, so please feel free to join us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the guidance of our young duo, Konno and Yō. We hope you will join us for other tours during your next visit to the island. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
弊社ツアーへのご参加、体験談へのご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
はい、弊社では防寒着の上下、手袋帽子をご用意して皆様をお待ちしておりますのでお気軽にご参加頂けます。
ガイドはコンノ、ヨウの若手コンビのご案内をご満喫いただけたようで大変嬉しくおもいます。
どうぞまたのご来島の際には他のツアーにも是非、ご参加下さいませ。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Reviewed by: 神戸の4人家族
I made wonderful memories. I'm glad I participated. The sunset and the starry sky were truly beautiful. Thank you for taking such lovely photos.
ステキな思い出が出来ました。
参加してよかったです。
夕日のサンセット、星空、本当に綺麗でした。
ステキな写真も撮っていただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. We are very pleased to hear that you created wonderful memories. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island. Thank you very much for your feedback.
Nature School
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
素敵な思い出ができたとのこと、大変嬉しく思います。
どうぞまたのご来島、心よりお待ちしております。
ご投稿誠にありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/16 |
Reviewed by: りゅうのすけ
I couldn't fly on the reserved day due to the weather, so I rebooked for two days later, but again the weather was not good. It's sunny in Waikoloa, but the Hilo side was not. On both days, I had watched all the emergency evacuation and safety confirmation videos during the flight, but in the end, a staff member came out from the office and said, "I'm sorry."
Since it's nature, these things can happen. In the end, a Japanese pilot named TOSHI came out and said, "I'm really sorry this time. Please come again next time! We're waiting for you," and he handed me his business card with a refreshing greeting. I was very happy with this kind consideration. I hope to ride in TOSHI's helicopter next year for sure.
予約した日にお天気の関係で飛べず、再チャレンジで2日後に予約しましたが、またまたお天気がNGでダメでした。ワイコロアは晴天なんですけどね、ヒロ側がダメで。両日ともフライト中の緊急避難や安全確認のビデオも全部見終わっていたんですが、最後に事務所からスタッフの方が出てこられて「ごめんなさいね」と。
自然相手ですからこういうこともありますね。
最後に日本人パイロットのTOSHIさんが出てこられて「今回は本当に残念です。次の機会に是非来てくださいね!お待ちしています」と名刺を渡してくださって爽やかにご挨拶してくださいました。こういう心遣い、とても嬉しかったです。来年こそTOSHIさんのヘリに乗せていただきたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/01 |
Reviewed by: りゅうのすけ
From 8 AM to around 2 PM, you can leisurely enjoy the waters of Hawaii. I participated with my 7-year-old daughter (who had a rental life jacket and brought her own goggles), my mother (who had a rental float and a rental snorkeling set), and my father (who also had a rental snorkeling set). We were able to relax more than we expected.
The crew was cheerful, bright, and kind, and the onboard restroom was spacious and clean. For lunch, the crew cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on the boat (with smoke billowing), and we could choose our favorites to put in buns. Since we were on a boat, it was a bit bumpy, but the open atmosphere made it enjoyable.
The boat doesn’t sway much, and the sea breeze is truly refreshing. However, if you're concerned about sunburn or are traveling with children, it’s better to line up a bit early to secure indoor seating on the first floor. It can get hot, though. About 30% of the seats are indoors on the first floor, while 70% are on the second floor (the central part has a vinyl roof for shade, but the first floor is more reliable). The first floor also has all the windows open, allowing the breeze in and providing a nice view. I think it would be good for the kids and mothers to have long-sleeve rash guards and UV hats that can get wet (my daughter got a sunburn on her scalp after just two hours of snorkeling).
We didn’t have any issues with English, but the crew explains everything in English, so if you feel anxious about that, it’s good to prepare yourself a bit. However, I think you can understand what’s happening by observing those around you. There were only a few Japanese participants.
The snorkeling area was calm, with almost no waves and high visibility, allowing us to see many fish. However, there were also people from other tours, which felt a bit crowded compared to the Hawaiian vibe.
I highly recommend it.
朝の8時から2時ぐらいまで、ゆっくりハワイの海を楽しめます。
7歳の娘(貸し出し用ライフジャケット+持参ゴーグル)と母(貸し出し用浮き輪+貸し出し用シュノーケルセット)と父(貸し出し用シュノーケルセット)での参加でしたが、思った以上にリラックスして参加できました。
クルーも陽気で明るく親切、船内のトイレも大きくきれいです。ランチのハンバーガーとホットドックも船上でクルーが調理してくれ(煙モクモク出てました)好きなものをパンに挟んでいただく形式です。船の上なので多少ガサガサしますが、開放的な雰囲気で楽しいです。
船はそんなに揺れませんし海風は本当に気持ち良いですが、日焼けに気を付けたい方やお子さん連れの方は1階の屋内の席を確保する為、少し早目に乗船の列に並んだ方が良いです。これが暑いんですけど。座席は3割が1階屋内、7割が2階(中央部分はビニールの屋根がついているので日よけにはなりますが、1階の方が確実です)。1階も窓全開なので風が入って景色も見えて気持ちいいですよ。でもお子さんとお母さんは長袖ラッシュガード&お子さんは濡れても良いUV帽子があるといいと思います(娘は2時間のシュノーケリングであっという間に頭皮日焼けです)。
私たちは英語の心配はなかったので問題はなかったのですが、クルーは英語ですべてを説明しますので、ここに不安を感じる方は少し心の準備を。ただ、周りの方の動きを見ていれば何が起こっているかはわかると思いますが。日本人は2,3組の参加でした。
シュノーケリングポイントのエリアは波もないと言っていいぐらい穏やかで透明度も高く沢山の魚を見ることが出来ます。ただ、このツアー以外のツアーの人々も勿論いらして、ちょっとハワイの感覚からすると人口密度が高く感じますけれども。
お勧めです。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: pocopipi
We participated as a group of five: three adults and two children (ages 10 and 13). There were also four American family members, making a total of nine people in the group. The young woman who checked us in at the meeting point drove a 4WD to the stable at the bottom of the valley, and she led us on horseback. A young man followed behind us. My horse was very well-behaved and hardly needed any reins, but my sister's and niece's horses tended to stray from the line to eat grass or started running a bit, which required some attention in the beginning. However, the young man behind us quickly helped, so there was no need to worry. For a full two hours, we were healed by the vibrant green of the valley and the sound of hooves, and everyone was very satisfied with the activity.
大人3人子ども2人(10歳、13歳)の5人で参加。他に米国人家族4人と合計9人のグループでした。集合場所で受付してくれたお姉さんが4WDを運転して谷底の厩舎まで行き、そのお姉さんが馬の先頭でリードしてくれました。後方に若い男性がついてくれました。私の馬はとてもいい子で手綱さばきもほとんど必要なしでしたが、後方の妹や姪の馬は草を食べるのに列からはみ出たり、少し走りだしたりもして前半少し気を使ったようです。でも、後方の男性がすぐに助けてくれてたので心配ありません。たっぷり2時間、鮮やかな谷底の緑に癒され、パカパカと蹄の音にも癒され、全員大変満足なアクティビティーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I stayed at the Sheraton Kona, and it was very close to the meeting point, just a 2-3 minute walk from the hotel entrance, which made me feel secure about participating.
Although the staff only spoke English, they were very kind, so I didn't feel particularly anxious about reconfirming over the phone on the day of the event. I was the only Japanese participant at that time, and most others seemed to be from the mainland United States. There were elderly individuals who needed canes to walk, as well as a few babies just a few months old, but everyone was enjoying themselves in their own way. They provide everything you need for snorkeling, such as fins, goggles, and flotation devices, so you can go hands-free without any issues.
The boat was larger than I expected, accommodating over 50 people. It had a diving platform and a slide, allowing for various ways to enjoy Kealakekua Bay.
Breakfast consisted of light items like muffins and fruit, while lunch was a style where you could assemble your own burger or hot dog with meat grilled on the boat. I had a burger, and it was delicious.
I debated between the afternoon course and the morning one, but the two-hour option flew by, so I recommend the longer morning course.
シェラトン・コナに滞在していましたが、集合場所までホテル玄関から徒歩2,3分ととても近く安心して参加できました。
英語のみですが、スタッフの方はとても親切なので電話のリコンファームも当日も特に不安を感じることはありません。このときの日本人参加者は私だけで、ほかはほとんどがアメリカ本土の方のようでした。歩くのに杖が必要な高齢の方もいらっしゃいましたし、生後数ヶ月の赤ちゃんもいましたが、みんな思い思いに楽しんでいました。フィンやゴーグル、浮き具などシュノーケリングに必要なものはすべて貸してくれますので手ぶらで問題ありません。
船は思ったより大きく、50人以上は乗っていました。飛び込み台や滑り台もついていて、ケアラケクア湾ではさまざまな遊び方をすることができます。
朝食はマフィンやフルーツなど軽いものですが、昼食は船の上で焼いてくれたお肉でバーガーかホットドッグを自分で盛り付けて食べるスタイルで、バーガーを食べましたがおいしかったです。
午後のコースと悩みましたが、2時間でもあっという間でしたので、午前の長いコースがおすすめです。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/20 |
Reviewed by: vcb
Amazing tour and very informative. A great way to see the whole island.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Patrick
My Son, Daughter and Myself had a great time, our guides were funny, helpful and very personable. What can you say about finishing the day with a 3,350' run that lasts over a minute, WHOW! This is our second Hawaii Zip Line and I would recommend it as a bucket list for everyone.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Reviewed by: 、&%
If you're looking to enjoy the atmosphere, it might be fine, but the satisfaction level is low, so the cost performance isn't good. The talks between the shows were long, and if you don't understand English, you won't know what they're saying, so the show ended without understanding anything from start to finish.
The food portions were large, but there wasn't anything particularly delicious, and it rained during the event, so both the drinks and food got wet. They provided ponchos, but I didn't think it was a show worth seeing while wearing one.
On another day, I watched the show from the balcony of the Kinkame Hotel, and perhaps because the weather was nice, it seemed like they performed for a longer time than during our visit.
If someone asked me whether I would recommend it, I would not.
雰囲気を楽しむのであれば、よいのですが、満足度が低いのでコスパはよくないですね。ショーの合間のトークが長いので、英語がわからないと何を言っているのかわからず、最初から最後までわからないままショーが終わりました。
お料理も量は多目ですが、特別おいしいものがなく、途中雨がふりましたので、ドリンクもお料理も雨入りです。ポンチョが支給されましたが、ポンチョきてまで、見るショーとは思いませんでした。
別の日にキンカメホテルのバルコニーからショーを見てましたが、天気がよかったせいか、私たちの時よりも、長めにショーをしているように思われました。
人に勧めるかと聞かれたら、おすすめはしないです。
Thank you for visiting Island Breeze Luau. We are very sorry that you were unable to fully enjoy the show in the rain. We appreciate your feedback and will take it as a valuable message. Our wish is to make it easy to understand and enjoyable for everyone in Japan. We will strive to improve step by step. We sincerely thank you for your comments.
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した。雨の中ショーをご覧いただき、またご満足いただけなかったことは
とても残念でなりません。頂きましたお言葉は、貴重なメッセージをとして受け止めたいと思っております。
日本の皆様にもわかりやすく、そして楽しんで頂きたいのが私どもの願いです。
一つずつでも改善にむけて努めて参りたいと思います。コメントを頂きましたこと、心から感謝申し上げます。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/23 |
Reviewed by: kaorin
I was moved by the experience of rafting and being able to see dolphins up close! It's a rare opportunity in Japan to see them that closely, so I think it was a very valuable experience.
Also, diving into the sea to see fish and coral was, of course, impressive, but the sandwiches, snacks, and fruits we ate on the boat tasted exceptionally good! The boat sped through the sea and made turns! It was thrilling, and I had a lot of fun throughout the experience.
The guide was very kind and made it easy for us Japanese participants to understand by adding gestures.
At first, I was scared because of the speed, but the guide was so entertaining that it turned out to be a great experience. On the way to snorkeling, I was moved by how many dolphins we encountered. I even got to see them jump up close. Snorkeling was great too, as I saw many coral reefs and schools of fish.
Lunch was fulfilling, and the guide cut fresh pineapple and oranges right in front of us. On the way back, we went near an area where we could see various layers of earth and received explanations. I am very satisfied with the experience, which is something I can't do much in Japan.
ラフティングを体験して、
イルカにあんなに近くで見れたことに感動しました!日本ではなかなかあんなに近くで見れないのですごく貴重な体験だと思います。
あと、海にもぐって魚や、サンゴを見れたことはもちろん感動しましたが、船の上で食べるサンドイッチやお菓子、フルーツは格別に美味しく感じました!
船がすごいスピードで海をかけぬけたり
船が回ったり!すごくスリリングで終始楽しく過ごせました。
ガイドさんもすごく親切な方で日本人の私達にも丁寧にジェスチャーも加えて分かり易いように教えてくれました!
みなほ
体験してみて、初めはスピードが早くて怖かったけどガイドさんがおもしろくてとてもいい経験になりました。シュノーケリングに行く途中には、イルカにたくさん会えたので感動しました。間近でジャンプをしたところも見えました。シュノーケリングもサンゴ礁や魚の群れがたくさん見れてよかったです。お昼ご飯も充実していて、ガイドさんが目の前でパイナップルやオレンジを切ってくれました。帰りには色々な地層の見える土地の近くに行き、説明してもらいました。日本ではあまりできない経験が出来てとても満足しています
ひとみ
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/14 |
Reviewed by: なおみん
The guide's horse walked in front and behind us, and we rode in almost a straight line. We were the only Japanese participants. I couldn't catch all the English explanations, but it was fine because they were accompanied by gestures. The sound of the hooves, the babbling of the river, and the sound of the wind were very soothing. It was also fun to see the horses eating grass by the roadside and drinking water from the river. I would love to participate again.
前後にガイドさんの馬が歩き、その間をほぼ一列で乗馬します。日本人は私達だけでした。英語の説明は全て聞き取れたわけではありませんが、ジェスチャー付きで説明してくれるので大丈夫です。蹄の音と川のせせらぎ、風の音に、とても癒されました。馬が道端の草を食べたり川の水を飲んだり、道草するのも、楽しかったです。また参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2015/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/01 |
Reviewed by: りんりん
I was surprised to see manta rays swimming so close. They approached with such force, it was truly impressive. I even touched them a few times.
Also, the banana boat ride to the manta ray spot was a lot of fun, and the sunset viewed from the boat was incredibly beautiful, so there were other enjoyable experiences besides just the mantas.
I had a really great time. Thank you very much.
あんなに近くにマンタが泳いでいるのでびっくりしました。
すごい勢いでマンタが近づいてくいてくるので大迫力です。
何度か触れてしまったくらいでした。
また、マンタのスポットに行くまでのバナナボート気分や、
船から眺めた夕陽もすごく綺麗だったので、
マンタだけじゃない楽しみもありました。
本当に楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン(~2016/03/31) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/10 |
Reviewed by: りんりん
The sunset and starry sky at Mauna Kea were truly moving.
After acclimatizing my body by having an early dinner at the visitor center to prevent altitude sickness, I headed to the summit of Mauna Kea.
After enjoying the sunset at the summit, we observed the starry sky around 4,000 meters. Through the telescope, the rings of Saturn were clearly visible, and the natural planetarium experience was fun, thanks to our guide's playful personality.
During the tour, the guide took photos for us, and the service to download them from the website was great. I was also delighted with the beautiful photos taken with the starry sky.
My main goal on the Big Island was to "see the stars at Mauna Kea," and this tour exceeded my expectations. I was very satisfied with the experience. I'm really glad I chose this tour. Thank you for the wonderful time.
マウナケアでの夕陽と星空は本当に感動でした。
ビジターセンターで高山病予防のために、
早めの夕飯を食べながら体を慣らした後、
マウナケア山頂に向かいました。
山頂で夕陽を眺めた後、4000メートル付近で星空観測。
天体望遠鏡では土星の輪がくっきり見えたり、
天然のプラネタリウムは、
ガイドさんが茶目っ気たっぷりで楽しかったです。
ツアーの最中にガイドさんが写真を撮ってくださって、
HPからDLできるサービスも良かったです。
星空と一緒に撮ってもらった写真も素敵で嬉しかったです。
今回、ハワイ島での私の一番の目的が、
「マウナケアで星空を見る!」でしたが、
期待以上のツアーで大満足です。
このツアーを選んで本当に良かったって思いました。
素敵な時間をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This tour had a full-size van with 15 people. We were seated at the very back, so we didn't benefit much from the air conditioning during the low-altitude drive.
We had dinner at the Onizuka Center (a bento box and miso soup), then changed into warm clothing and set off for the summit. The road was bumpy along the way, but we safely arrived at the top. (My wife experienced mild altitude sickness and received oxygen.)
At the summit, there are 13 observatories, including the Subaru Telescope. We enjoyed the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and did some stargazing a little further down.
The sky was filled with stars and the Milky Way, and to the southwest, the red lava from Kilauea illuminated the clouds below. It was an incredibly moving experience.
今回のツアーはフルサイズのバンに満員の15名でした。私たちは一番後ろの席で低地走行時はなかなかエアコンの恩恵に与れませんでした。
オニズカセンターでの夕食(お弁当+味噌汁)、そして防寒具に着替えていざ山頂へ出発。
途中の道はガタガタで大変でしたが、無事山頂に到着。(家内は軽い高山病で酸素吸入をしてもらいました。)
山頂には、スバル天文台等13基の天文台。
雲海に沈む夕日を堪能して、少し降りたところで星空観測をしました。
満点の星と天の川、南西の方角には、キラウエアの赤い溶岩が雲海を下から照らしていました。
何なら何まで、感動的な時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Yukie
We participated as a family of three, including our 10-year-old child. Last year's manta night snorkeling was so great that we decided to join Aloha Kona Tours again this year.
I have participated in a wild dolphin tour on Oahu before, but I could only see the dolphins far away and had given up on the idea of seeing them up close. However, believing in Daisuke's words from last year, this year I was finally able to meet many dolphins right beside us!
They also supported our tired child, allowing us to enjoy the dolphins with peace of mind. I would love to repeat this experience. Daisuke's photo collection is also wonderful and healing. Please definitely hold an exhibition in Kansai as well.
10歳の子供を含め家族3人で参加しました。昨年のマンタナイトシュノーケルがとても良かったので、今年もAloha Kona Toursさんに参加しようと決めていました。
野生のイルカをみるツアーはオアフ島で参加したことがありますが、はるか彼方にイルカの姿が見える程度でこんなものかと諦めていたのですが、昨年のダイスケさんの言葉を信じ、今年は念願かなってすぐそばでたくさんのイルカに会うことができました!
泳ぎ疲れた子供のサポートもして頂いたので、安心してイルカを楽しむことができました。
またリピートしたいと思います。
ダイスケさんの写真集もとても素敵で癒されます。関西でもぜひ個展を開いてください。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/13 |
Reviewed by: さやさや
The original starry skies and stunning sunsets of the Big Island of Hawaii are, of course, remarkable, but I was very grateful and impressed by how well the guide company prepared everything for us to fully enjoy them. They made sure we had proper warm clothing to avoid the cold, and the guides were very attentive to prevent altitude sickness. The meals included in the tour were also substantial, allowing us to enjoy the wonderful starry skies and the sunset from the summit without any worries. Additionally, it wasn't just about being taken to the locations; the detailed explanations were very interesting and easy to understand. I would love to request a guide again when I visit the Big Island.
ハワイ島のもともとも星空、夕焼けのすばらしさはもちろんですが、それを余すところなく楽しめるようにガイド会社の方々がご準備いただけているのがとてもありがたく、また印象に残りました。
寒くないように防寒具をしっかりご準備いただいていましたし、高山病にならないようにガイドさんがたくさん気遣ってくださいました。ツアーに付いていた食事なども充実しており、おかげさまでなんの心配もなく、すばらしい星空と山頂からの夕焼けを満喫することができました。
また、ただ連れて行っていただけるだけでなく、詳しい説明がとても面白く分かりやすかったです。
またハワイ島に行く際はガイドをお願いできればと思いました。
Thank you very much for your five-star review. Warm feedback like yours energizes our guides. We will continue to strive to provide services that satisfy everyone, so please do reach out to us when you visit the island again. Our entire staff is sincerely looking forward to your return. Once again, thank you very much.
5つ星のご投稿、誠にありがとうございます。このような暖かいお客様のお声がガイドの活力となります。
今後とも皆様にご満足頂けるサービスを提供できますようがんばっていますのでどうぞまたのご来島の際には是非ともお声掛けくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
重ねましてこの度は誠にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Laure & Sam Morrison
My husband and I had a lot of fun ! The team was really friendly and we had the perfect weather ! We will take the cruise again when we come back to the Big Island !
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Tomáš Vachuda
Both me and my friend are big fans of stargazing. Being from Europe, we're used to completely different night sky and it war really refreshing to see the other-side-of-the-world's sky as well. Also, because Mauna Kea Summit has one of the clearest sky in the world, it took the stargazing to whole another level. It was really amazing experience and worth every penny. Also the guides knew like.. everything about the stars, so it was pretty educational too. Oh and by the way - the sunset seen from above the clouds at the summit? Magnificent!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/21 |
Reviewed by: びびやん
We participated with a friend because the monitor fee was applicable! Since we didn't rent a car during our stay, we took a taxi from Kailua-Kona and arrived at the meeting point, the harbor, for about $20.
There were about 20 participants, so we split into two boats for departure. There were no other Japanese participants, only Westerners. Everything was explained in English, but since there wasn't anything particularly special to do, I think it's fine if you don't speak much English. (They asked if we could speak English at the reception, so if you mention it there, you might receive written explanations. However, the tour is primarily in English.)
The tour itself lasted from around 10 AM to 1 PM, and we went around the Big Island on a high-speed boat. Along the way, we stopped at various points of interest, and the captain provided explanations. We were also told we could jump in when we spotted dolphins. When we found them, it was after the other dolphin tour groups had left, so we were able to see the dolphins up close and at a leisurely pace! We also spotted turtles and fish, and thoroughly enjoyed both rafting and snorkeling. By the way, lunch was just a sandwich, but after swimming, the sandwich and cola were incredibly delicious!
On the way back, our hotel happened to be right in front of the dock, so we were able to get dropped off there, saving on taxi fare. The staff were all very friendly, and overall, it was a satisfying tour.
モニター料金が適用されるということで、友人と二人で参加しました!滞在中レンタカーを借りていなかったため、カイルアコナからタクシーに乗りましたが20ドルくらいで集合場所のハーバーに到着。
参加者が20名くらいだったため、2隻に分かれて出発でした。他に日本人の参加者はおらず、欧米人のみ。説明等全て英語でしたが、何か特別なことをするわけではないので基本的にはそんなに英語が話せなくても問題ないかと思います。(英語が話せるか受付時に聞かれたのでそこで言えば説明書き等もらえるのかも知れません。が、基本的にはツアーは全編英語です。)
ツアー自体は10時~13時くらいまでで、ハワイ島の周りを高速ボートで回る感じです。途中いろんな見どころに寄って船長さんが解説をしてくれます。またイルカを見つけると飛び込んでいいとのこと、他のドルフィンツアーの人たちがいるところで一緒に潜るのに加え、帰り道に見つけた際にはツアーの人たちはもういない時間だったのでかなり近くでゆっくりイルカを見ることが出来ました!他にもカメを見かけたり、魚をみたり、ラフティングとシュノーケル、どちらも満喫できました。ちなみにランチはただのサンドイッチですが、泳ぎ疲れたあとのサンドイッチとコーラは最高においしかったです!
帰りはたまたま滞在しているホテルが船着き場の目の前だったので、そこで下ろしてもらうことができ、タクシー代も節約できました。
スタッフもみなさん親切で、全体的に満足のいくツアーでした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
Absolutely perfect day! Saw dolphins, snorkeled, good food, great staff.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
I was able to see a very beautiful starry sky. The guide was thorough, and it was enjoyable. I appreciated that the background music in the car was chosen to match the scene. They also took a lot of photos.
とても綺麗な星空が見られました。ガイドもしっかりしていて、楽しかったです。車中のBGMなどもその場面に合わせてチョイスしてくれているのは嬉しい演出でした。写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. The guide selects and plays music suitable for each moment to create a pleasant atmosphere and enhance the tour experience. The photos are available for download from our company blog; have you had a chance to use them? Please feel free to download them. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
先日はツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
ツアーをご満喫頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
音楽はガイドが少しでもその場を和ませるため、また、ツアーを盛り上げるためその場その場にあった音楽をチョイスし流しております。
お写真は弊社ブログよりダウンロード可能ですが、ご利用されましたでしょうか?是非ダウンロードご利用くださいね。
どうぞまたのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/07 |
Reviewed by: jijipapa
Unfortunately, due to the weather, the mountaintop was completely covered in clouds, and I could only confirm the appearance of Subaru and NASA. It was disappointing that the staff's prayers didn't reach us, but I hope for better luck next time.
生憎の天候で、山頂ではあたり一面雲がかかり、やっとスバルとNASAの外見だけは確認できました。スタッフの方の祈りも届かず、残念でしたが、次回に期待したいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are truly sorry about the unfortunate weather. It is the most regrettable aspect for us as guides that we could not show you the sunset despite reaching the summit. We are really relieved to hear that you are taking it positively and looking forward to the next time. Please let us guide you again when you visit the island. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
ツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
生憎の悪天候とのこと、、私達も残念でなりません。山頂まで登ったにも関わらず夕陽をお見せできないのはガイドの一番心苦しいところでございます。
次回に期待とのことでポジティブに捉えて頂き本当に救われます。
どうぞまたのご来島の際には是非ご案内させてください。
またのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: mis
They kindly taught me various things. I wish I had taken more photos. The stars were amazing. It's a memory I will never forget.
親切にいろいろ教えてくれました。写真もっと撮ってもらえばよかったなあ。
星最高。生涯忘れられない思い出です。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr.&Ms.平野
The tour conductor was a couple, with a husband who spoke Japanese well and a Japanese wife. Since it was a tour just for our couple and our friends' couple, they adjusted to our pace. The kayak had a high backrest that provided good support for the waist, making it easy to paddle. It was wonderful to encounter cute dolphins. The wife took photos for us, and I look forward to them later.
ツアーコンダクターは日本語の上手なご主人と日本人の奥様のご夫婦でした。友人夫婦と私達夫婦だけのツアーでしたので、私達達のペースに合わせていただきました。カヤックの背当てが高く、しっかり腰をガードいてくれるカヤックでしたので、楽に漕ぐことができました。可愛いイルカと遭遇しとても良かったです。写真も奥様がとってくれて、後日楽しみです
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン (2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Paméla
English :
It was awesome to swim this close from the spinner dolphins! The friend I come with was like a kid, she loved it and she add a check on her bucket list. We swam many times along the dolphins, there were about thirty and more. We had delicious snacks on our way back to the harbor. A thing to do in a lifetime :)
Thanks again to the crew!
Français :
C'était vraiment super de nager si près des dauphins spinner ! Mon amie qui était avec était comme une enfant tellement elle a adoré. Elle a pu rayer un élément de sa bucket list. Nous avons nagé plusieurs fois aux côtés des dauphins, il y en avait beaucoup, environ une trentaine (au moins) ! Lors du retour à la marina, nous avons eu de délicieuses bouchées à déguster. Merci à l'équipage pour ce super moment !
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/24 |
Reviewed by: ビンセントマツノブ
This was undoubtedly the best tour I would recommend on my first visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. The sunset and stargazing did not disappoint, although it was a bit unfortunate that the new moon made it too bright. However, the explanations of the constellations were clear and impressive. The UCC Coffee Farm, which we visited to pass the time, was also great.
初めてのハワイ島で一番おすすめのツアーといってもよい内容でした。期待を裏切らないサンセット&星空観測でしたが唯一新月のため明るすぎて少し残念でしたが星座の説明もわかりやすく感激しました。時間つぶしのUCCコーヒー園もよかったです。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Reviewed by: koja
On the second day after arriving on the Big Island, I went to Mauna Kea. Leaving the hotel, I was overwhelmed by the majestic nature and terrain of the Big Island as I traveled along Daniel K. Inouye Highway and arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center. While having dinner, I observed plants like the silversword and changed into warm clothing before reaching the summit. Just before arriving, I felt some symptoms that seemed like mild altitude sickness, but I was a bit excited when I saw the group of observatories at the summit.
I took a lot of photos until we departed from the summit. The stargazing was not at the summit but at a parking area a little lower down. There were clouds in the night sky, so we did stargazing again around the Onizuka Center. I attempted to photograph the stars with a film SLR camera, using bulb mode set for star photography (10 to 20 minutes). While the exposure time was appropriate for the stars, surrounding light interfered, and I couldn't capture it well. I hope to challenge this again next year. This tour company allows the guide to take photos of the participants, which can be downloaded from the internet, and I was very pleased with this service. Since a regular digital camera cannot capture the stars, it became a great keepsake.
ハワイ島へ到着して2日目にマウナケアへ行きました、ホテルを出てハワイ島の雄大な自然、地形に圧倒されながら、ダニエル・INOUE ロードを通り、オニズカビジターセンタへ到着、夕食をとりながら、銀剣草等の植物を見て、防寒具に着替え後、山頂に到着、到着直前から少し高山病かな!と思われる症状、でも山頂の天文台群を見たときは少し興奮しました。
それから山頂出発まで写真を撮りまくりました。星空観測は山頂ではなく少し下の駐車場のような所でした、夜空には雲があり、オニズカセンターの周辺で再度星空観測をしました。
星空撮影はフィルム一眼レフカメラで挑戦、星空用に設定したバルブ撮影(10分から20分間)では時間が星空には適度な時間でしたが、周りの光が入りうまく取れませんでした。また来年での挑戦したいと思ってます。このツアー会社はガイドさんが³参加者を撮ってくれた写真をインターネットにからダウンロードさせてくれます、このサービスは非常に嬉しかった。ふつうのデジカメでは星空は取れないので良い記念になりました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Tanisha
I had an amazing time snorkeling for the very first time. Captain Dave was great, he made me feel very comfortable. I am definitely coming back the next time I visit The Big Island!
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| Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/09 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day. During that time, there was a demonstration at Mauna Kea, which made for a slightly different tour experience, and it was a challenging period for us as well. However, we were truly glad that you were able to reach the summit at just the right time and that you expressed your feelings of "emotion." I believe you enjoyed various aspects of the Big Island while staying on both the Hilo side and the Kona side, and we look forward to your participation in the Sunrise Tour on your next visit! We will continue to strive to provide services that bring joy to our customers. Thank you.
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
その時期は、マウナケアではデモを行っており通常とは少々異なったツアーでのご案内となっており私共も大変困った時期でございました。
しかしその中でもタイミング良く山頂まで登れ、『感動』のお言葉まで頂け本当に良かったです。
ヒロサイド、コナサイド共にご滞在され色々なハワイ島をご満喫頂けたと思いますがぜひまた次回ご来島の際にはサンライズツアー!!へのご参加お待ちしております。
そしてこれからもお客様に喜んで頂けるサービスを提供できますよう頑張っていきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。