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Big Island
Fun and informative! Great guides, friendly horses, gorgeous views
The drinks were delicious, and I was able to enjoy local dishes like Kalua pig, along with an impressive show. The music and the dance were all wonderful. Since I watched it at Sunset Beach, I can't forget that sunset. If I have the chance to come again, I will definitely watch it one more time.
お酒も美味しく、お料理もカルアピックなど郷土料理も堪能できら上に圧巻のショー。曲も踊りも全てが素敵でした。サンセットビーチで観れたのであの夕焼けが忘れられません。また来る機会があったら、絶対もう一回観ます。
For those celebrating birthdays or weddings, everyone from the guests will be able to offer their congratulations.
お誕生日や結婚祝いの方、ゲスト皆んなから祝福してもらえますよ。
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Due to it being winter, it seems that the mountain was closed the day before and we couldn't reach the summit, but we were able to safely climb to the top and see the snowy white Mauna Kea, just as its name suggests, which was a rare experience. It was also rare to see people skiing. The sunset and the starry sky were beautiful, unobstructed by clouds or moonlight. Our Japanese guide, Kouki, was kind, knowledgeable about the stars, and skilled at taking photos, making it a wonderful tour.
冬という事もあり、前日は閉山して頂上まで行けなかったようですが、私達は無事に頂上まで登れて、マウナケアの名前の由来通り、雪の残る白いマウナケアが見れてレア体験でした。スキーをしている人を見れたのもレアでした。サンセットも星空も雲と月の光の邪魔もなく、綺麗にみれました。日本人ガイドのコウキさんも親切で星空に詳しく、写真も上手で、とてもいいツアーでした
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The guide spoke English, but they supported us even if we didn't understand English. It was very sunny, and the stars were beautiful.
英語ガイドさんでしたが、英語がわからなくてもフォローしてくれてました。
とても晴れていて、星が綺麗でした。
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immersive experience in the big island waterfalls on horseback, unbeatable!
Kona sunsets are awesome, definitely our favorite. We loved that we got a night to just take it in while enjoying the ocean and awesome eats
My family had a wonderful experience! we saw plnety of rays even my wife and son from the boat.
This was truly awe inspiring. It is absolutely a must do, our tour guide Wes was incredible. We can’t rave enough about it
I was able to experience my dream submarine. I felt excited as we dove down. I wish it were a bit cheaper.
あこがれの潜水艦を体験することができました。潜っていくときはワクワクしました。もう少し安ければよいのですが。
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Everything was perfect! The boat is virtually brand new and is spotless! The crew was amazingly friendly and competent. We were traveling with 3 generations of our family, ranging from 3 to 72 and everyone raved about how this was one of the best adventures any of us had ever experienced! You will not regret booking an adventure on the Spirit of Aloha!!!
It was amazing to finally see the sunset and starry sky at Mauna Kea! I was a bit worried that it might be cloudy, but beyond the clouds, there was an incredible view! I'm grateful to the guide who was very kind.
念願だったマウナケアで、サンセットと星空を見ることができて最高でした！！
途中、曇っているかも？と少し心配しましたが、雲を抜けた先に感動的な景色がありました！
とても親切にしてくださったガイドさんに感謝です。
It might be a good idea to prepare for the cold and bring motion sickness medication, as there are some bumpy roads along the way.
しっかり寒さ対策をすることと、途中から揺れる道もあるので酔い止めを持って行くと良いかもしれません。
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The Captain and Crew were amazing and informative. It was such a Great Time. Would so go Again!! A Perfect Evening for it.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Sail. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and the service and information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of ways to watch the sunset while you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend one of yours with us and that you'd consider joining us onboard another time.
Mahalo and A Hui
P.S. Thanks for posting that beautiful photo too!
On the way to the manta snorkeling point, while riding the boat and enjoying the beautiful sunset, we were able to see two whales and many sharks. I heard that sharks can only be seen about twice a year.
During snorkeling, the large mantas came so close that it felt like they were almost going to bump into us, which was very impressive!
The staff were all very kind, and having a Japanese guide on board made us feel secure. After the tour, they even sent us the videos taken with the GoPro for free. I highly recommend this tour!
マンタのシュノーケリングポイントに行く途中、美しい夕焼けを見ながら船に乗っていると、二匹のクジラ、そしてたくさんのサメを見ることができまさした。
サメは年に2回ほどしか見ることができないそうです。
シュノーケリングでは大きなマンタが何枚もぶつかりそうになるほど近い距離まで来てくれて、とても迫力がありました！
スタッフの皆さまもとても親切で、日本人ガイドさんも乗船して下さったので安心でした。
終了後にGoProで撮影した動画も無料で送って下さいました。
本当におすすめのツアーです！
If you are prone to motion sickness, it's better to take anti-nausea medication before going. Also, they checked if you were wearing a shark repellent ring, so if you have one, please do not wear it w
酔いやすい人は酔い止めを飲んで行ったほうが良いです。
また、サメよけリングを着けていないか確認されたので、持っている方は着けないで参加して下さい。
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Great experience and insight into Waipi'o. I have hiked it many times but never went back into the valley--well worth it, especially given the circumstances. I am glad our driver has had an authentic experience with the valley; that made a big difference.
Waipio Valley was such a gorgeous find - rich with history and a unique ecological place. Highly recommend! We loved our tour guide, Seanery - so personable and knowledgeable! We were fortunate to have a smaller group in the van, which was a huge plus. :)
The road down is bumpy, but most seniors could probably handle since you mostly stay in the car.
I heard the sound of a whale for the first time. Thanks to the captain's accurate comments and the great energy of the passengers, it was a fun atmosphere, and the hour and a half flew by in no time.
クジラの鳴き声を始めて聞きました。船長さんの的確なコメントと乗客のノリの良さが相まって楽しい雰囲気の中、あっという間の1時間半でした。
マハロ -- 私たちを選んでいただき光栄です！
Mahalo -- we're honored you chose to join us!
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Guides were great
Dolphins are clearly very well taken care of and lived
100% awesome
Riding up to the top of Mauna Kea with James, our tour guide and driver, was interesting and entertaining! James is very knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and history; volcanic geology; the telescopes on Mauna Kea; and the night sky. And he always paid close attention to all his customers. A better telescope would have made this tour perfect.
This was one of my favorite things we have done on the big island the guide was fun and extremely informative this is a must do for anyone visiting.
As we left the shoreline, the captain noticed several whales breaching in the distance. He asked if we wanted to go past the reef to see it and we all said yes, of course. We spent most of the 30 minutes whale watching from a distance. On our return trip, the crew still found time to pass over the reef and explain several interesting details not only about the reef but the animals the call it home. It was a great time and the crew did a great job!
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your experiences aboard the Glass Bottom Boat. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and got a chance to see the Humpbacks too!
We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us onboard.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
This is a luxurious tour where you can enjoy whale watching, dolphin watching, sea turtle viewing, and snorkeling all on a cruise charter. We participated as a family of six across three generations, and with two staff members accompanying us, one of whom entered the water to provide guidance and support, my 78-year-old mother, who has paralysis on her right side, was truly grateful to be able to snorkel together. After snorkeling, there was a service of tropical fruits, juice, and snacks, which I believe offers great value for the price. I especially recommend private charters for families with small children or elderly individuals.
クルーザーチャーターで、ホエールウオッチングも、イルカウオッチングも、ウミガメかざしも楽しめ、スノーケルも楽しめる贅沢なツアーです。
三世代家族6人で参加しましたが、スタッフが2人付いてくれ、1人が一緒に海に入って指導やサポートをしてくれるので、78歳で右半身に麻痺が残る母も、一緒にスノーケルできたのが本当にありがたかったです。
スノーケル後にはトロピカルフルーツやジュース、スナックのサービスもあり、お値段以上の価値があると思います。
特に小さいお子さんや高齢の方にはプライベートチャーターはお勧めです。
Private charters offer not just a luxurious experience, but also true peace of mind and freedom. If you want to make the most of your trip, I definitely recommend going private.
プライベートチャーターは、贅沢な体験という以上に、本当に安心安全で自由が利きます。せっかくの旅行を満足なものにしたいのでしたら、是非プライベートをお勧めします。
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James was a great tour guide, very informative. Didn't care for the sandwich choices. Was nice to have the hot chocolate though. The view was amazing.
My first trip to Hawaii and the main event on the Big Island was the Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing tour. Until the day before, the weather had been rough for three days, and I heard at the hotel that the tour might not happen, which made me worried. However, the result was clear skies and almost no wind, with a beautiful view of the snow that had fallen until yesterday. The stargazing included not only the positions of the constellations but also explanations of the myths and legends, along with many professional photos taken by the guide. I was very satisfied! ♪
初ハワイ、初ハワイ島でのメインイベントは
このマウナケア山頂サンセット&星空観測ツアーでした。前日までは、三日間天候が荒れてツアー出来ず、と到着したホテルで聞き、
どうなる事か？と心配でした。結果は、快晴、ほぼ無風の中、昨日迄に降った雪化粧の中、素晴らしい光景でした。また、星空観測は、星座の位置だけでなく、神話の言い伝えなどの説明とガイドさんによるプロフェッショナルな写真撮影も多数。大満足でした♪
I appreciated the explanation in Japanese as well. I think the prices are reasonable.
日本語の説明もあり、助かりました。料金も良心的だと思います。
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Loooooved it! We didnt wanna get off the boat n the crew was awesome with my kids!!!!
My husband and I and our two kids (ages 8 & 6) rode in the 4-seater and it was great fun! Driving through the mud was slippery and exciting and while we all got a bit muddy and wet the UTV protects you from most of the splash. Our favourite bit was swimming in the waterfall. There were life vests for the kids which made it easy not to worry about them. The water was cold but really refreshing and beautiful. The guides were great and helped us out of a few jams after we fishtailed off the track!
Bring a change of clothes and change of shoes for after! Putting wet socks back on is the worst.
As the title suggests, I booked a tour for winter in Hawaii, timed for a new moon at the end of January. The communication and Q&A support leading up to the tour date were very smooth.
The van driver was also the tour guide, and I was surprised by their excellent Japanese. I would have liked to enjoy explanations in English with a more multinational group, but out of 12 participants, 10 were Japanese, so it couldn't be helped.
We departed from the Queens Market in Waikoloa at 3:00 PM. The van was fully booked with 12 people. We stopped at a rest area just before the summit to have sandwiches and water. The air was getting thinner, so we took a break for about 30 minutes to adjust. Here, we borrowed winter clothing.
Soon after, we entered off-road terrain and headed to the summit. With a temperature of 0°C and strong winds, it was quite cold. We were able to observe the sunset despite some clouds. After that, we descended a bit to the observation point. It took a while for the clouds to part, but eventually, we were able to see a few stars. The guide explained the constellations visible with a pointer. Venus can also be seen in Tokyo, haha. We were served hot cocoa, which was a lifesaver in the cold. That was much appreciated.
It was so cold and we couldn't observe much, so we left the site after about 15 minutes. After a short break, we returned to the Queens Market around 8:45 PM.
The tour itself was well-organized and reassuring. It really requires good timing with the season and luck for clear skies without clouds.
As a postscript, two days later, I woke up at 4:00 AM at a friend's house and gazed at the night sky, which was filled with stars. I thought if it had been clear on the mountain, it would have been incredibly moving.
タイトル通り冬のハワイ、1月下旬で月齢0に合わせてツアーを予約。
実施日までの案内やQ&A対応はとてもスムーズ。
バンの運転手がツアーガイドさんですが、日本語上手で驚きました。できれば多国籍な参加者と英語での解説を楽しみたかったのですが、12人中10人日本人とそこはやむなしですね。
ワイコロアのクイーンズマーケット15:00出発。バンは12人乗り満席。
山頂手前で休憩所によりサンドイッチとお水をいただきました。空気が薄くなっているので急激な変化をおさえるため。約30分程度。ここで防寒着をお借りします。
その後すぐにオフロードに入り山頂へ。気温0℃＋強風なのでかなり寒いです。夕日観測は雲はありましたがぎりぎり観れました。その後少しだけ下って観測ポイントへ。なかなか雲の隙間ができず暫く待っていると少しだけ隙間ができてわずかながら見ることができました。ポインタで見れる星座を解説。金星は東京でも観れます笑 寒さに助かるホットココアが配られました。これはありがたい。
あまりにも寒いのとあまり観測できなかったので15分くらいでその場から退散。途中休憩をはさんで20:45頃クイーンズマーケットにて解散となりました。
ツアー自体はよい企画でしっかり運営されているので安心です。
やはり季節選びと雲の無い晴天である運が必要ですね。
後日談
この2日後、現地友人宅4:00AMに起きて夜空を眺めましたが満点の星空でした。山で晴れていれば相当感動できるのだろと思いました。
Of course, luck is needed for the monthly event, especially in choosing the season and having clear, cloudless weather.
If participating in winter, I think it's even better to have cold weather gear
月例はもちろん季節選びと雲の無い晴天である運が必要
冬に参加の場合、日本の冬程度の寒さ対策（長袖、長ズボン、寒さに弱い人はヒートテック上下）やセータがあると更にいいと思います
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No time to relax on this excursion. We flew to Captain Cook on a zodiac boat with little room to sit or move about. The snorkeling was OK and the guides were helpful. Everything felt rushed from the get go. This trip sure gave us a lot of chuckles when rehashing our day.
Slow down. Less passengers on the boat.
Although the weather was not favorable, the staff's response was excellent. It was a dress shoot for our honeymoon, and the Japanese staff taught us about posing and angles. Despite the cold during the shoot, they provided support, and we had a wonderful time.
天候に恵まれませんでしたが、スタッフの対応が良かった。ハネムーンでドレスの撮影でしたが日本人スタッフがポージングや画角まで教えてくださったり、寒い中の撮影でしたがサポートしてくれて素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。
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I couldn't see any dolphins, whales, or turtles, not even a shadow or a hint of their presence, and I felt no motivation to search for them. The first snorkeling spot had hardly any fish, yet we were made to swim there for a long time. The second snorkeling spot was really great, but I got cold and tired from the first spot, so I ended up spending less time at the second one, which was disappointing. The hot dog for lunch had a sickly red sausage that was surprisingly bad, and I couldn't eat it. It was the worst hot dog I've ever had; I always thought you couldn't make a hot dog taste bad no matter how you prepared it, so I was shocked. There were no pineapples. The boat was simpler than I expected and rocked a lot, making it uncomfortable to ride. I thought the quality for this price was terrible.
イルカもクジラもカメも影も形もみえず、気配さえ感じられず、なんとか探そうという気概も感じられず。一回目のシュノーケルスポットはたいして魚もいないのに長時間泳がされて、2回目のシュノーケルスポットはとてもよかったのに、一回目のシュノーケルスポットで冷えて疲れて2回目の方が短時間になってしまい物足りなかった。ランチのホットドッグが気持ち悪い赤い色のソーセージで、びっくりするほどまずく、食べられなかった。こんなにまずいホットドックはうまれて初めて、ホットドックなんてどう作ってもまずくはならないと思っていたので衝撃だった。パイナップルはなかった。船も思っていたより簡易的で揺れて乗り心地が悪かった。この値段でこの内容はひどすぎると思いました。
Dear Snorkeling Lover,
Thank you very much for participating in the Dolphin Watching & Double Snorkel tour on the Big Island the other day. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations despite your visit.
We have communicated your feedback to the local crew and confirmed the situation on the day of the tour. Regarding the dolphin encounters, unfortunately, there were no dolphins spotted in the bay preferred by them near the harbor, so we moved to the first snorkeling point. Since there were no sightings reported by other tour boats afterward, we proceeded to the next point. While the Big Island is rich in wildlife, we hope you understand that there are times when encounters may not occur.
As for the snorkeling points, we selected locations considering the sea conditions and weather on the day to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, but we regret that we could not meet your expectations. Additionally, the hot dogs provided for lunch are a local favorite made with paprika coloring, prepared as a Hawaiian local food. Unfortunately, we were unable to provide pineapple as it was sold out that day. We apologize for the crew not being able to adequately explain and apologize regarding lunch during the tour. We believe that if we could have communicated more information during the tour, you would have enjoyed it more.
We apologize again for not being able to alleviate your concerns due to the absence of a Japanese-speaking crew member. If you participate again in the future, please feel free to request Japanese support, and we will arrange for a Japanese crew member.
We will strive to provide a tour that meets your satisfaction once again. Once again, we apologize for not meeting your expectations this time.
シュノーケリング大好き様。 先日は、ハワイ島ドルフィンウォッチング&ダブルシュノーケルのツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。この度は、せっかくお越しいただいたにもかかわらず、ご期待に添えなかったことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。 いただいたご指摘を現地クルーに伝え、当日の状況を確認いたしました。まず、イルカの遭遇に関してですが、ハーバー近くのイルカの好む湾において、当日はイルカが見られず、最初のシュノーケルポイントに移動いたしました。その後も他のツアーボートからの目撃情報がなかったため、次のポイントに移動いたしました。ハワイ島は野生生物が豊富ですが、出会えない場合があることをご理解いただければ幸いです。 シュノーケルポイントについては、当日の海況や天候を考慮し、安全に楽しんでいただける場所を選びましたが、期待に添えなかったことを残念に思います。また、ランチで提供したホットドッグはパプリカの色素を使った地元の人気商品で、ハワイのローカルフードとしてご用意しております。 パイナップルについては、当日売り切れのためご用意できなかったとの事でした。ランチに関してツアー中にクルーがしっかりとご説明とお詫びができず、申し訳ございませんでした。お客様にツアー中に情報をお伝えできれば、より楽しんでいただけたのではと考えております。日本語を話せるクルーが不在であったため、ご不安を解消することができなかったことを重ねてお詫びします。 次回ご参加いただける際には、日本語対応のリクエストをいただければ、日本人クルーの調整を行いますので、ぜひお気軽にお知らせください。お客様に再度ご満足いただけるツアーを提供できるよう、努めてまいります。 改めて、この度はご期待に添えなかったことをお詫び申し上げます。
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Sites we went to was brilliant, and transport was all ok
