All Reviews for Top Big Island Sights & Attractions

I have seen the Hilton Luau three times so far. This time, the Hawaiian show felt fresh with younger performers. I had a great time participating from the front row.

今までに３回ヒルトンのルアウを見ました。今回のハワイアンショウーは構成メンバーも若く新鮮に感じました。一番前の席で大変楽しく参加させていただきました。

During the drive to the summit of Mauna Kea, I initially thought, "Wow, this guy, Ha-san, is talking so fast and is really loud!" (What a difference from my first impression.) However, once I understood his passionate desire to share the wonders with everyone, I felt his professional spirit.

That night, the participants were great and we had a fantastic time, much more enjoyable than last year's sunrise observation tour. I absolutely recommend this tour guided by Ha-san, regardless of age.

Also, thank you, Ha-san, for taking so many photos of the participants with your personal camera worth 200,000 yen! You are amazing! The explanation of the starry sky was also moving! It was truly wonderful. Everyone should definitely participate.

I experienced a world that is on a different dimension from Japan. If I have the opportunity, I would love to join again.

マウナケア山頂までの車中、葉さんが早口で喋りまくりうるさいなあ！と最初は思っていました。(最初の印象とは大違い)
でも彼の皆に素晴らしさを伝えたい熱心な気持ちが理解できると、職業魂が伝わりました。
この夜は、参加メンバーも良く大いに盛り上がり、昨年のサンライズ観測ツアーよりもずっと楽しくお薦めです。是非、年齢を問わず、葉さんガイドのこのツアー参加を絶対的にお薦め。
又、葉さんが私物の20万円のカメラで参加者を撮りまくってくれてありがとう！
あなたは素晴らしい！
星空の説明も感激！　本当に良かった。皆さんもぜひ参加すべきです。
日本とは異次元の世界を体験できました。
機会があれば、又、参加したい。

I've never seen such a wonderful starry sky with so many shooting stars in the Milky Way. I'm sure this will be a memory I won't forget for a lifetime. The Mauna Kea summit stargazing tour is definitely recommended. This time, it was a sunset and stargazing experience, but next time, I want to try the sunrise and stargazing as well. Congratulations to the guide, Stephan, on your marriage. Wishing you happiness!

天の川に数々の流れ星、こんなに素晴らしい星空を見たことありません。きっと一生涯忘れられない思い出になると思います。マウナケア山頂星空観測ツアーは、絶対にお薦めです。今回は、サンセット&星空でしたが、次回は、サンライズ&星空も体験したいと思っています。ガイドのステファンさん、ご結婚おめでとうございます。お幸せに！

We were blessed with good weather, and we were able to see both the sunset and the starry sky beautifully. The service of being able to take photos and download them for free is truly appreciated.

I heard that only Masashi Nature School offers rental of winter clothing, including ski pants. After borrowing a hat and gloves, I wasn't cold at all.

During our lunch break, we were provided with warm drinks like miso soup, cocoa, and tea for stargazing. They also prepared a step for getting in and out of the car, showing great attention to detail.

When I take my elderly parents, I plan to ask Masashi Nature School for assistance again. Thank you very much.

天候に恵まれ、サンセットも、星空も、綺麗に見ることができました。
写真を撮って頂けて、無料でダウンロードさせて頂けるサービスは、本当にありがたいです。
防寒着は、スキーパンツまで貸して頂けるのはこちらのマサシネイチャースクールさんだけとのこと。帽子も手袋もお借りしたら、全く寒くなかったです。
お弁当タイムのお味噌汁、ココア、星空観賞では紅茶など、温かい飲み物も用意して頂けました。
車の乗降時にはステップも用意して頂くなど、いろいろと細かくお気遣い頂きました。
高齢の両親を連れていく際には、また、マサシネイチャースクールさんにお願いしようと思っています。よろしくお願いいたします。

I participated alone and felt a bit anxious, but with Daisuke's guidance, I had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the ocean after a long time. A pod of dolphins came to us, and it was an experience like no other; I was incredibly moved.

1人参加で、不安もありましたが、ダイスケさんのガイドで、とても楽しく、久しぶりの海を満喫しました。イルカの群れも、たくさん来てくれて、今まで味わった事がないほどの感動でした。

It was cloudy in the morning, but around the time I was supposed to meet Kevin, the sky cleared up. I went kayaking while learning various things from Kevin and Noni. This time, it was just my family, and we took it easy.

We also enjoyed snorkeling. It was really fun, the fish were beautiful, and it was a great tour. The pineapple after getting back on land was delicious too. I would like to join Kevin and Noni's tour again next year. Thank you for a wonderful day!

朝から、曇り空でしたが。ケビンさんとの待ち合わせ時間ぐらいから、青空に。
ケビンさんとノニさんに色々教えてもらいながら、カヤックをしました。
今回、うちの家族だけでのんびりと。

シュノーケリングも堪能しました。
本当に楽しくて、魚もきれいで、よいツアーでした。
陸に上がってからのバイナップルも美味しかったです。来年も、またケビンさんとノニさんのツアーに参加したいです。
楽しい一日をありがとうございました。

Since I stayed at the King Kamehameha Hotel, I had no travel time at all. I wasn't sure where the reception was and got a little lost, but I saw a line forming, so I joined it. While waiting, I was asked if I wanted to buy a lei and had the chance to take some photos.

After checking in, I went to the venue next to the beach and made my way to my seat with a drink in hand. The Mai Tai was really delicious. I ordered various drinks and enjoyed them. The staff guided us to our seats as we arrived. Once seated, I chatted with the people next to me and across from me while waiting for the show to start. I was a bit anxious since I don't speak much English, but everyone was kind and spoke to me.

The show was entirely in English, but it was enjoyable to watch, so I found it interesting. It was an impressive performance.

However... since it was outdoors, there was a downpour, and I received a raincoat from the staff to watch the show. The show proceeded as scheduled despite the rain. Even in the downpour, I laughed with those around me, saying, "Wow, the rain is intense!" This became a good memory.

The food was delicious, especially the meat, taro, and poke. I think it's better to take a lot at once so you can enjoy the show at a leisurely pace. There are many types of drinks, so I believe you'll find a favorite.

I think this Hawaiian show offers an experience of "Hawaii" that you can't find on Oahu.

I would love to participate again if I stay at the King Kamehameha Hotel.

キングカメハメハホテルに泊まって参加だったため、移動時間がまったくありません。
受付の場所がわからず、少し迷ってしまいましたが行列ができていたので並びました。並んでいる間はレイを購入するか聞かれたり、写真をとったりしながら並びます。
受付後、ビーチ横にある会場に行き、ドリンクを片手に席まで行きます。マイタイがとってもおいしかったです。いろいろなドリンクを注文してたくさん飲みました。席は来た人から係の人が案内してくれます。席に着くと隣の人や向かいに座っている外国の方と話しながらショーを始まるのを待ちます。英語があまり話せないので不安でしたが、皆さん優しく話してくれました。
ショーはすべて英語ですが、見て楽しめるので面白かったです。
迫力のあるショーです。

しかし。。。
野外の為、スコールになってしまい、係の人にカッパをもらってショーを見ました。
ショーは雨天決行の為、普通にショーは進みます。
スコールでも周りの人と「雨すごいね」と笑いながら見ました。
これも良い思い出です。

食事もおいしく、お肉、タロイモ、ポケがとてもおいしかったです。
一回でたくさん取ったほうがゆっくりショーが見れますので良いと思います。
飲み物もたくさん種類がありますので好みのお酒が見つかると思います。


オワフ島では味わえない『ハワイ』が体験できるハワイアンショーだと思います。

またキングカメハメハホテルに泊まったら参加したいです。

We participated as a couple.

It was our first sea kayaking experience, and I didn't expect it to be this much fun!!!

The weather was great, the sea was blue and calm, the water was clear, and the scenery was amazing!
I quickly got used to using the paddle and steering, but since the kayak sways quite a bit, I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some anti-nausea medication beforehand.

During snorkeling, we were able to see many beautiful fish and corals. My wife, who was experiencing this for the first time, seemed to enjoy herself safely while wearing a life jacket.

Our guides, Kevin and Noni, were very attentive and made the experience enjoyable! The ripe pineapple we had at the end was incredibly sweet and delicious.

I definitely want to participate again!!!

夫婦で参加しました。

初めてのシーカヤック体験でしたが、こんなに楽しいものだとは思いませんでした!!!

天気も良かったので、海は青くて穏やかで、水は透明、景色も最高！
パドルの使い方や操船にもすぐに慣れましたが、カヤックはかなり揺れるので
乗り物酔い・船酔いしやすい方は、酔い止めを飲んでおくのが良いかと思います。

シュノーケリングでは、たくさんの美しい魚やサンゴを眺めることができました。
初体験だった妻もライフジャケット着用で、安心して遊べたようです。

ガイドのケビンさんとノニさんもすごく丁寧で楽しくガイドしてくれました！
最後にいただいた完熟パイナップルは、抜群に甘くて美味しかったです。

ぜひまた参加したいです!!!

First of all, the guide was wonderful. Matsuchan, our guide, was truly entertaining, and while traveling, I was able to absorb knowledge through his explanations mixed with humor, which made me very satisfied.

Additionally, he skillfully took photos with our own cameras as we requested, but for those stunning starry sky shots that we couldn't capture due to the limitations of our cameras, there is a service where Matsuchan's company takes photos from start to finish with their camera. This means we could enjoy the tour without worrying about not being able to take good pictures with our own cameras. Also, the fact that we can download the professionally taken photos for free from their website is something that sets them apart from other companies. My husband and I are already excited to use these photos for our New Year's cards this year. I believe newlywed couples who take this tour will definitely get plenty of professional-quality photos that will become lifelong memories! Lastly, Matsuchan, it was really fun. Thank you very much. We will definitely come again.

まず、ガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。
ガイドの松ちゃんは本当に面白く、移動中の観光の説明も、お笑いを聞きながら知識を増やしていけるような感じで聞けて、本当に大満足でした。
また、写真も、自分たちのカメラで注文通りに上手に撮ってくれるのですが、どうしても自分たちのカメラの性能の関係で撮れない満点の星空写真も、松ちゃんの会社のカメラで最初から最後まで写真を取ってくれるサービスがあるので、自分たちのカメラでうまく取れない写真があっても心配することなくツアーを満喫できます。そして、そのガイドさんのプロ並みの腕前で撮影された写真も無料でＨＰからダウンロードできるっていうところが他社との比較で優れているところなのかなと思います。私たち夫婦は今年の年賀状に使おうと今からウキウキしています。新婚さんカップルもこのツアーを使えば一生の思い出になるプロ並みの腕前の写真を沢山ＧＥＴできること間違いなしだと思います！最後にまっちゃん、本当に楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。また、行かせていただきます。

As a horseowner I am always a little leery of trail riding at unknown stables but I was pleasantly surprised to see the good condition and decent manners of these horses. They were very suitable to carry a wide variety of sizes and experience of riders. The ride itself was well escorted by friendly staff and the scenery was beautiful and enjoyed at a steady walking pace with the opportunity to take photographs of the beautiful and unique valley. The van ride down into and up out of the valley was an adventure in itself with amazing views. Shop at the art/gift store where you park as they have lots of lovely stuff at good prices.

I would rate this a "must do" on your trip to Big Island.

I was excited for my first dinner show, and I’ve lost track of how many days I’ve been in Hawaii. Being here makes me forget the days of the week and the date. I’m looking forward to the dinner show, which I’m seeing for the first time. The hula dancing was impressive; I can’t believe how much they can move their hips! Everyone was beautiful and wonderful, and the male dancer who used fire was great. Seeing the fire drop live was a fresh experience.

However, the disappointing part was that I couldn’t understand English, so I didn’t know what the host was saying. The meal was rushed, and the drinks ended quickly, leaving me unsatisfied. It’s a shame! I had higher expectations, and I wish they could improve that aspect of the dinner show. After the show, I took photos with the dancers, which was a nice memory.

I’m thinking of traveling again to see another dinner show. I have many memories from my time in Hawaii, and one of them is the dinner show. Next time, I want to study a bit more English so that I can understand the host’s talk better!

初めてのディナーショーワクワク、ハワイも何日目かなぁ〜、ここに居ると曜日も日にちも忘れてしまう。ディナーショー楽しみ、初めて見る。フラダンス、よくあれだけ腰が動くなと感心‼︎みんな綺麗で素敵でした、炎を使った男性良かった、炎を落としたところも、生で見たからわかるこのであって、新鮮でした。でも残念なことは…英語がわからなくて、司会の方がなにを言ってるか分からなかった。そして、食事、慌ただしく食べた、飲み物も、早く終わり、物足りなかった。残念‼︎もっと期待して居ただけに、ディナーショーってこんなもの、その辺を何とかしてもらいたい 。ディナーショーが終わって、ダンサーの方と写真を知りました。これも、思い出 （＾∇＾）また旅行してディナーショー見に行こうと思います。ハワイでの思い出いろいろあります。その中のひとつがディナーショー、今度は英語がもぅ少し分かるくらい勉強して、司会の方のトークが理解できるくらいになりたい〜(*^_^*)

The pilot was amazing and told a lot about the area. The overview over the volcano was incredible, I had just hoped to see a bit more lava.

I was worried right after the big canoe race, but I guess I was lucky. I was able to see them multiple times. At first, they were swimming in the deep water, but after diving a few times, they gradually came closer. I was very satisfied.

大カヌーレースの直後で心配でしたが、ラッキーだったのでしょう。何度も見ることができました。最初は、深いところを泳いでイルカでしたが、何度か潜っているうちにだんだん近くに。大満足でした。

We started with a pick-up and then boarded the sightseeing bus.
We climbed the mountain, visited the Subaru Telescope, enjoyed the sunset, and were continuously moved by the starry sky.
It was truly wonderful!

お迎えから、観光バスののりでスタート。
山を登り、すばる望遠鏡、夕景、満天の星と感動の連続でした。
とてもとても良かったです！

The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly beautiful and moving. The starry sky was also a first-time experience for me.

The road to the Mauna Kea Visitor Center is paved, but beyond that, some parts are unpaved, so I recommend taking a tour if you want to reach the summit. The lunches from other tours looked luxurious and delicious.

雲海に沈む夕陽は、とても美しく感動的でした。満天の星も、初めての体験でした。
オニヅカビジターセンターまでは舗装がされてますが、そこから先は、一部未舗装なので、山頂まで行くならツアーがお勧めです。
他のツアーの方がお弁当が豪華で美味しそうに見えました。

The captain chose a spot with high visibility and let us swim with the dolphins. When the dolphins swam close, the guide raised his arm to signal us. They took plenty of time and made an effort to find the dolphins, so I'm glad I chose this tour. After reading this experience, I mistakenly thought Daisuke would be the guide, so it was a bit disappointing that he was on a different boat.

キャプテンが透明度が高そうな所を選んで、イルカと泳がせてくれました。イルカが泳いでくると、ガイドさんが腕をあげて、合図してくれます。
たっぷり時間をかけて、ねばってイルカを探してくれるので、こちらのツアーにしてよかったです。
こちらの体験談をみて、ダイスケさんがガイドだと思いこんでいたので、ダイスケさんが別のボートに乗られたのだけが残念でした。

On September 9th, we participated as a couple. We were lucky to encounter dolphins swimming in the shallow waters quite quickly, allowing us to get close multiple times without using much energy! We then moved to another location and encountered dolphins while they were on the move. We were told that we might not see them as often since they were moving, but it seemed they weren't moving as fast as we thought. We were able to keep up with them, and before we knew it, there were dolphins in front, below, and beside us! It was an emotional experience! I envied Daisuke for being able to dive and get even closer to play with them. This was our third dolphin tour, including other tour companies, and this one had the most content. Thank you very much. But I wonder if there are times when you really can't see them much. It was almost hard to believe.

９／９、夫婦で参加しました。
割とすぐ、浅瀬でぐるぐると泳ぐイルカたちと遭遇できたため、体力をあまり使わずなんども大接近！ラッキーでした！
場所を移し、今度は移動中のイルカと遭遇。移動中なのでさっきみたいに何度も見ることはできないかもと言われて海へ。でも、思ったほど早くは移動してなかったみたいで、一緒についていっても引き離されることなく、気づいたら前にも下にも隣にもイルカたちが！感動しました！
DAISUKEさんみたいに潜れたら、もっともっと近づいて一緒に遊んだりできるのかなあとうらやましく思いました。
他のツアー会社含め3回目のイルカツアー。今回が一番内容が濃かったです。
ありがとうございました。
でも、ほんとにあまり会えないこととかってあるんですかね。ちょっと信じられないくらいでした。

All four of us in the family were beginners, but it felt great to ride on a gentle horse. We moved slowly through the grasslands, so it wasn't scary at all. I definitely want to ride again next time.

家族４人みんな初心者でしたが、大人しい馬に乗ってとても気持ちよかったです。草原の中をゆっくりすすんでいくので怖くもなかったです。次回も是非乗りたいと思います。

i liked all the atracctions and people live arond island. and hotel and foods

I participated for the first time two years ago, recommended by the hotel concierge. We had no horseback riding experience and our English was not great, but it turned out to be an incredibly fun activity, so this is our second time joining. Just like last time, everyone else in the group was from Europe or America, but that was not a problem at all. The instructions are in English, but I think you can get the general idea. Additionally, there are explanations in Japanese posted on the stable walls, so you can understand how to ride the horse from that.

The group consists of about 12 people, with one guide at the front and one at the back, and we ride through the canyon for about 1.5 hours. The horse I rode this time was a 10-year-old stallion named "Rocky," who seemed to be the leader of the group, always walking right behind the front guide. Because of that, even though I couldn't understand the guide's English, I was able to listen to the explanations well.

This activity offers a wonderful experience of exploring the natural beauty of Waipi'o Valley, sometimes splashing through the river with the water up to the horses' bellies, making it so enjoyable that I want to go back for a second or third time. Also, when getting out of the car at the end, I noticed that the Europeans were giving tips to the guides, so don't forget that. We also gave a $30 tip for the two of us.

初回の参加は2年前で、ホテルのコンシェルジェに薦められて参加しました。乗馬経験も無く英語もダメな私たちですが、参加してみたら最高に楽しいアクティビティだったので、今回で2回目の参加です。前回と同様、私たち2人以外はすべて欧米人でしたが、全く問題ありません。説明は英語ですが、なんとなく雰囲気はわかると思います。それと厩舎の壁に日本語の説明書きが貼ってあるので、馬の乗り方はそれでわかると思います。1回あたり12人位のグループの先頭と最後尾にガイドさんが１人づつ付いて渓谷を約1.5時間の乗馬散策です。今回乗った馬は「ロッキー」という10歳の牡馬で、グループのリーダー格のようで、常に先頭のガイドさんの次を歩いていました。そのため、ガイドさんの英語がわからないながらも、説明をよく聞くことが出来ました。ワイピオ渓谷の自然の中で、時には川の中をジャブジャブと馬のお腹まで水に浸かりながら散策できるという、すばらしい体験ができるアクティビティなので2回、3回と行きたくなるくらいお薦めです。それと、最後に車を降りるときに、欧米人たちはガイドさんにチップを渡していたのでお忘れなく。私たちも2人で30ドルのチップを渡しました。

The scenery on the way to the summit was also wonderful, but the view from the top and the starry sky were truly moving! It became a great memory that I will never forget. The Milky Way was so clear! I could even see satellites moving.

At first, we considered going by rental car, but it was definitely the right choice to join the tour. The road from a certain point to the summit was quite bumpy, so it would have been scary if we had a breakdown with a rental car... With the tour, they drive you to the summit, allowing you to enjoy the scenery around you, and on the way back, you can sleep in the car (laughs). I think it’s great in many ways.

The tour guide was also a really funny person! They took photos of us with the starry sky as the backdrop, and we could get them for free later. It’s hard to take such photos ourselves, so it was a nice surprise.

I wanted to photograph the starry sky with a DSLR, so I brought a small and lightweight tripod. I was unsure if it would be a hassle, but bringing the tripod was definitely the right decision!

By chance, we went on a new moon day, and I heard that more stars are visible during a new moon. If you can plan your schedule, I recommend going on a new moon day.

Also, it gets quite cold at the summit, so it's best to bring warm clothing. Gloves and a neck warmer will be very useful!

I would love to join again when I visit the Big Island! Thank you very much.

山頂にあがるまでの景色も素晴らしかったですが、山頂の景色＆星空に超感動！
一生忘れられない良い思い出になりました＾＾
天の川もこんなにくっきりと！人工衛星が動いているのも見れました。

初めは自分たちでレンタカーで行こうかとも考えましたが、ツアーに参加して正解。
途中から山頂まで道がかなりガタガタだったのでレンタカーだと故障したときに怖いですよね。。。
ツアーだと山頂まで運転もしてくれるので周りの景色をみる余裕もあるし、
帰り道は車内で寝れるし（笑）いろんな面で良いと思います。

ツアーのガイドさんもかなり面白い人でした！
星空バックに写真も撮ってくれてあとで無料で貰うことができます。
なかなか自分たちでは撮ることが出来ないので嬉しいですよね。

私は星空を一眼レフで撮影したかったので小さくて軽い三脚を持っていきました。
荷物になるしどうしようかと迷いましたが、三脚持っていって大正解でした♪

たまたま私たちがいったのは新月の日だったのですが
新月だと星がよりたくさん見えるそうです。もし日程狙えるなら新月の日がおすすめ。

あと山頂はかなり寒いので、防寒具しっかり持っていったほうがいいです。
手袋、ネックウォーマー等は持っていくと重宝すると思います＾＾

ハワイ島へいった時にはまた参加したいと思います！！有り難うございました。

I participated with my family in mid-August.

Since the explanations are in English, it might be confusing for those who don't understand, but I think you can still enjoy it if you understand even a little.

Driving through private land that you usually can't access in a 6WD is interesting, but the bumpy ride made me hit my head on the ceiling.

After sweating from trekking in the grasslands overlooking Maui, swimming in the waterfall pool with other participants at the end was refreshing and fantastic.

The lunch sandwiches were quite good as well.

If I have the opportunity, I would like to study English and participate in this tour again.

8月中旬に家族で参加しました。

英語の解説なので分からない人にはチンプンカンプンですが
それでも一部でも分かるなら楽しめると思います。

普段は入れない私有地？を6WDで走るのは面白いけど
激しい揺れで頭を天井にうちます^^

マウイ島を望む草原のトレッキングで汗をかいたら
滝めぐりの最後で参加者との滝壺スイミングは
気持よくて最高でした。

ランチのサンドイッチもなかなかのもの。

機会があれば英語を勉強してまた参加したいツアーでした。

Compared to Dahana Ranch and Waipi'o Valley, the weather is often relatively good on the western slope, allowing for views of not only the vast grasslands but also the Pacific Ocean. The sun was strong, and I ended up with sunburned arms after a two-hour ride. All the horses were quite greedy, munching on grass all around. Aside from the fact that I fell off when my foot slipped out of the stirrup during a trot, leaving a bruise on my thigh, it was a satisfying tour.

ダハナランチやワイピオバレーに比べると西側斜面にあるため、比較的天候が良いことが多く、大草原だけでなく太平洋も見ることができる。陽射しが強かったこともあり、2時間のライドで腕だけ日焼けした。馬はみな食いしん坊で途中でそこら中の草を食べまくっていた。トロットで鐙から足が外れて落馬し大腿部に大字が残ったことを除けば満足のツアーである。

Nice ship great staff a fun time was had by all .
Very professional crew

I had participated in a tour on Oahu before, and surprisingly, I had a lot of fun, so I assumed that on the nature-rich Big Island, I would see plenty of fish. However, it was disappointing. But I think first-timers will enjoy it. The submarine is about a 5-minute ride from the pier, which is more convenient than Oahu.

以前オアフ島で参加したことが有りその時は意外にも楽しかったので、自然豊かなハワイ島ならさぞかし沢山の魚が見られるものと思い込んでいたら、期待外れ。
でも、初めての方は楽しめると思います。
桟橋から潜水艦までは5分位と、この点はオアフ島よりも便利です。

I was looking for some marine sports to do on the Big Island of Hawaii and found this tour. It was attractive because it included breakfast and lunch, the boat had a slide, and they provided equipment rentals, so I decided to sign up. However, I was quite anxious about the lack of transportation, as we had to get there on our own. After reading reviews here, I thought we could take a taxi, which encouraged me to go ahead with the booking.

On the day of the tour, I got into the taxi that I had arranged with the hotel staff the day before, and we set off! But right from the start, there was an unexpected incident... The taxi driver seemed to have misunderstood and took us to the bay next to our intended destination. We realized this after arriving, and it was a close call whether we would make it on time. While hurrying back, the driver called Fi'awind and convinced the receptionist to wait for us, assuring her that he would get us there. We arrived just in time for departure and managed to board the boat. I was moved by the humanity of the taxi driver and the receptionist amidst the chaos. You wouldn't receive such heartfelt assistance in Japan, and it was a moment that made me feel I had a wonderful travel experience (^ - ^).

The boat set sail for the intended bay. Most of the passengers were foreigners, and everyone spent the hour chatting and snacking while lounging comfortably. However, the boat rocked quite a bit, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're prone to seasickness!

Once we arrived, we received a brief explanation about the bay, a story about Captain Cook's monument, and some safety instructions before starting snorkeling! It was my first time snorkeling, and I was amazed by the depth of the ocean as I put on the fins and goggles and headed into the water! I was struck by the blue color and clarity of the sea. Since it was a protected area, the water was a transparent blue that I had never seen before. There were plenty of fish, and the time flew by.

For lunch, we each went back to the boat to eat hamburgers and hot dogs. Since the time was limited, be careful while snorkeling, or you might miss your chance to eat.

Then we went back into the water! In the second half, quite a few people used the diving board and slide. However, the water was too deep, and we were told not to wear goggles or floatation devices, so I couldn't jump in ^_^; I enjoyed taking photos and watching the fish, and the second half came to an end.

In the first half, it was sunny, so I didn't feel too cold, but in the second half, the sun was hidden by clouds, and the water got cold, making me feel quite chilly. The Big Island feels a bit cooler compared to Oahu, so I think it's a good idea for those sensitive to cold to bring long sleeves.

The return trip was quick. After the tour, I got into the taxi I had arranged with the same driver on the way there and returned to the hotel.

I want to participate in this tour again, as it created the best memories on the Big Island!

ハワイ島で何かマリンスポーツをしたいなと思い探していた所、こちらのツアーを見つけました。
朝ご飯も昼ご飯も出るし、ボートに滑り台が付いてるし、道具も貸し出ししてくれるしで魅力的なポイントがたくさんあったので申し込みを決めました。
ただ送迎がなく、現地まで自分たちで行かなくてはいけないという点がとても不安でしたが、ここでの口コミを見ていて、タクシーを使って行けるだろうと思い、申込みに踏み切りました。

当日。
前日にホテルのお姉さんに頼んでおいてあったタクシーに乗り込み、いざ出発！
しかし出端からまさかのハプニング…
タクシーのおじさんが勘違いしていたようで、目的の湾の隣の湾に行ってしまい、着いてから気づいたので時間は間に合うか間に合わないかのギリギリ。急いで戻りながら、おじさんがフィアウィンド社に電話してくれて、絶対送り届けるから待っててくれ！と受付のお姉さんに説得してくれました。
そして出発時間ギリギリに到着し、なんとか乗船出来ました。
ドタバタした中、タクシーのおじさんや受付のお姉さんのヒューマニティに感動しました。日本ではこんな親身な対応は絶対受けれないし、旅行で素晴らしい体験をしたと感じる瞬間でした(^-^)

そして船は出航し、目的の湾へ。
客はほぼ外人で占めており、皆ゆったりと寝っ転がったりお話ししながらお菓子を食べたりと湾までの1時間を過ごしました。ただ船がすごく揺れるので、乗り物酔いがひどい人は薬を飲むことをおすすめします！

着いてからは少し湾の説明やクック船長の記念碑の話、注意事項などの説明を受け、シュノーケル開始！
初シュノーケルだったので、海の深さにびっくりしながらも借りたフィンとゴーグルをつけいざ海へ！
まず海の青さと透明度に驚きました。保護地区ということもあり、今まで見たことのない透き通ったブルーをしていました。魚もたくさんおり、時間はあっという間でした。

お昼は各自で船に上がってハンバーガーやホットドッグを食べました。時間が短く設定されているので、気をつけながらシュノーケルをしないと食べ損なってしまうので注意して下さい。

そして再び海へ！後半は結構飛び込み台や滑り台を使う人がいました。ただ、海があまりにも深く、ゴーグルも浮き具もつけちゃダメとの事だったので、私は飛べませんでした^_^;
ゆーったりと写真を取りつつ魚を見て、後半も終了。

前半は日が出ていたのであまり寒さを感じませんでしたが、後半は日が雲に隠れてしまい、水が冷えてすごく体が冷えてしまいました。
ハワイ島はオアフ島に比べて少し涼しい感じがするので、寒さに弱い人は長袖とか持っておいた方がいいと思います。

帰りはあっという間でした。解散後は行きのタクシーのおじさんに頼んでおいた帰りのタクシーに乗り込みホテルまで帰りました。

ハワイ島で一番の思い出を作ることが出来たこのツアーに、また参加したいと思います！！

Kilauea does what it wants, but the only way to really get an idea of what that is is to see it by helicopter. I've done that on two occasions a couple of years apart. This tour was by far superior to the previous one. While we covered essentially the same territory, our pilot on this trip was pleasant, knowledgeable, and very professional. At the end of the tour, we had a much better understanding of the nature of the mountain; and the waterfalls, too, were majestic.

I participated in this tour. I was glad that I could go straight to the destination without getting seasick. The water was very clear.

このツアーに参加しました。
酔うこともなく、目的地にストレートにゆけてよかったです。海の透明度高かったです

I participated in a stargazing tour guided by You-kun. I was so happy to see the wonderful sunset and even the shadow of the Earth.

During the stargazing, the guide, who was knowledgeable about constellations, explained various constellations, and You-kun, who was familiar with cameras, taught us how to use each camera. He also took many photos with my own camera. Thank you!

I was able to capture the Milky Way with my own camera. I was so moved!!

Despite the cold, the thoughtful preparation of warm drinks was excellent. (About the bento...)(laughs)

You-kun was high-energy throughout, but sometimes he spoke a bit too quickly for me to catch everything, which was charming in its own way.

Thank you very much. I definitely want to participate in another Masashi Tour next time.

ヨウ君のガイドで星空ツアーに参加しました。
それこそ、途中のお弁当は。。。。。と、して、サンセットの素晴らしさと地球の影まで見ることができて幸せでした。

星空観測では星座に詳しいガイドさんがいろいろと星座を説明してくれたり、ヨウ君はカメラに詳しく、それぞれのカメラの使い方まで全部教えてくれました。
自前のカメラでもたくさん写真を撮ってくれました。ありがと～。

自分のカメラでもなんとかミルキーウェイを撮影することができました。感激！！

寒い中、温かい飲み物など用意して気配りも最高でした。（お弁当は。。。）（笑＾＾）

始終ハイテンションのヨウ君でしたが、ちょっと早すぎて聞き取れないこともあったけど、それもご愛嬌ですね。

ありがとうございました。次もぜひマサシツアーで参加したいです。

We visited the Big Island for our honeymoon, which was two years in the making.

Basically, we relaxed at the hotel and drove around the island, but we did sign up for this one optional tour.

The sunset and starry sky were incredibly beautiful! We brought our own camera, but the tour company provided a high-spec camera and took many photos for us, which we could download for free—such a nice touch. I definitely think it's worth signing up for this tour if you have the time. It became the best memory of our honeymoon.

By the way, on the day of the tour (late August), it was said to be warmer than usual, but it was still surprisingly cold near the summit compared to what we expected from the hotel! However, the tour company provided miso soup and hot drinks, and they lent us jackets, so we didn't have to worry too much!

２年越しの新婚旅行でハワイ島を訪れました。
基本的にはホテルでのんびりしたり、ドライブで島を巡ったりとしていたのですが、
唯一、こちらのオプショナルツアーだけは申し込みました。

！！！サンセットも、星空も大満足の美しさです！！！
自分たちでカメラも持っていきましたが、ツアー会社の方がハイスペックなカメラでたくさん撮ってくれる上に、無料でダウンロードできるのでそれもまあ素敵です。
ぜひ時間に余裕があれば、このツアーだけでも申し込む価値があると思います。
新婚旅行の最高の思い出になりました。

ちなみに、当日（８月下旬）は、いつもより温かいということでしたが、それでも山頂付近はホテル付近からは予想できないほど寒かったです！それでも、ツアー会社の方が味噌汁や温かい飲み物を提供してくれたり、上着を貸してくれるのでそれほど心配もいりません！