Reviewed by: よしさん
On the day of the activity, the weather was nice, and we started a little earlier than planned at 7 AM. It was my first experience kayaking, but the guide was kind and taught us carefully, so I was able to paddle without any issues. The sunrise was beautiful, and it felt great. We also went to a cave, which was thrilling and a lot of fun. I would love to try it again if I have the chance.
当日、天候も良く、予定より少し早い7時からスタートしました。カヤックは初めての経験でしたが、ガイドさんに優しく丁寧に教えていただき、問題なく漕げました。朝日が綺麗で、気持ち良かった。洞窟にも行けました。そこはスリル満点で楽しかったです。また機会があれば乗ってみたいです。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: ジャイ子
I learned how to surf in English and was able to catch waves right away, which was fun. They also took photos of me.
I recommend wearing a long-sleeve rash guard. I wore a short-sleeve one and ended up getting sunburned.
I signed a waiver at the office and learned about paddling and how to stand up.
Since we were supposed to travel to the lesson location individually, I was thinking of calling a taxi, but a family from LA who was participating in the lesson with me offered me a ride. They seemed to like Japan, and the dad was wearing a T-shirt with Japanese writing on it. I was lucky!
サーフィンを英語で教えてもらいながらしました。すぐ波に乗れて楽しかったです。写真も撮ってくれました。
ラッシュガードは長袖をおすすめします。私は半袖だったので、日焼けしてしまいました。
オフィスで誓約書にサインしたり、パドリングや立ち方を教わりました。
レッスン場所までの移動は各々でということだったので、TAXiを呼ぼうと思ったら、一緒にレッスンに参加していたLAのアメリカ人の御家族が乗せてくれました。日本のことが好きみたいで、パパさんは日本語が書かれていたTシャツを来てました。運が良かった!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: osugi
The weather was clear and perfect, which lifted my spirits. About 15 boats participated, and I was the only one rowing solo. I managed to keep up on the way there, but got a bit tired on the return trip. Towards the end, I was moving slowly, and the instructor kindly pulled me along with a rope, for which I am grateful.
There were quite a few waves on the sea this time, but I was thrilled to enter a cave that I couldn't visit during the tour with Ariyoshi due to rough seas. On the way back, we went snorkeling in a cove, which was my first time in such deep water, and it was also an amazing experience.
Since we split into two groups, the first group probably had to wait quite a bit in this cove. Those who love snorkeling got to enjoy it for a longer time. During the waiting period, we were able to have some juice and snacks.
There were 4 to 5 instructors present, so those who had difficulties could safely return, and they guided us through the shallow areas, making it easy for older participants to join. The round trip was about 3 miles, taking just under an hour one way. It was a comfortable journey thanks to the nice weather.
快晴のいい天気で気分も最高でした。
15艇ほどが参加しましたが1人漕ぎは当方1艘で行きは付いて行きましたが、帰りは少し疲れたので最後にゆっくり進んでいるとインストラクターがロープで連結して引っ張ってくれました、感謝です。
今回も結構海面はうねりが有りましたが、有吉のツアーで海が荒れて行けなかった洞窟にも入れて感激しました。
帰りに入江でシュノーケリング、あんなに水深の有るところでは始めてでこれも感激。
2班に別れての行動だったので一班目はこの入江で結構またされたかな?シュノーケリングが好きな人は長く出来たけど。
待ち時間にはジュースやお菓子をいただけました。
インストラクターが4~5人付いていたので沈した人も安全に復帰でき、浅瀬も誘導してくれて、年配にも安心して参加できます。
往復3マイル、片道1時間弱かな?
いい天気だったので快適な旅でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/04 |
Reviewed by: ダノン
I participated in a morning tour.
My spouse and I signed up, but it was a private tour!
Canoeing was more exhausting than I expected!
Additionally, the waves were a bit high, and I started to feel a little seasick...
At the snorkeling point, I was able to see a lot of fish.
On the way back, I was completely worn out from canoeing.
After that, we went to a popular café and made good use of our time.
I'm glad I participated!
早朝のツアーに参加しました。
夫婦で申し込みましたが、貸し切りでした!
カヌーは思っていた以上にしんどい!
さらに若干波も高く、少し船酔い気味に…。
シュノーケリングポイントではたくさんお魚が見れました。
帰りのカヌーはバテバテでした。
そのあとは、人気のカフェに行ったり、時間を有効活用できました。
参加してよかったです!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/23 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きな 泰さん
I visit the Big Island every year, but this was my first time kayaking. I challenged myself with my wife, who can't swim, and we were kindly taken care of by a Japanese guide. We had a great time kayaking. When we arrived at the snorkeling point, we jumped into the sea while still wearing our life jackets! Even my wife, who can't swim, was able to swim with many beautiful fish. It was wonderful!
毎年行くビッグアイランドですが、初めてのカヤック。泳げない妻とチャレンジ、日本語ガイドさんから親切に面倒見てもらい カヤックをおもいっきり楽しみました。シュノーケルポイントに到着すると、ライフジャケットを身に着けたまま海へ!泳げない妻でも沢山の綺麗な魚たちと一緒にスイミング よかったあ!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/03 |
Reviewed by: MOGU
Due to the schedule for that day, we started at 8:30, but it was a wonderful experience as we enjoyed the breathtaking view of the sunrise illuminating Mauna Kea. It became a very memorable moment.
その日のスケジュールの関係で8:30からのスタートで体験しましたが朝日がマウナケア山を照らし最高の景色を眺めながらでとても良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | SUPレッスン(1時間)+コーストラインツアー(30分) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Mandyl11
Such a great tour to end our vacation. Kevin was great. Super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. He took us to check out some sea caves, cliff jumping and great spots for snorkeling. Super relaxed adventure. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Watch Kayak & Snorkel Sea Cave Tour [4 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/22 |
Reviewed by: かっちやん
Paddling the kayak was tiring, but I appreciated the assistance with the towing. I wish there had been cave exploration and other activities!
カヤックのパドリングが、疲れましたが、曳航していただき助かりました
洞窟探検等が無かったので、やってほしかったです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/24 |
Reviewed by: KATSU
The round trip distance was longer than I expected, and I got tired from pedaling. However, the instructor was kind and taught me various things. Unfortunately, the sea was not as clear as I had hoped, and I didn't see many fish.
往復の距離が思ったより長くこぐのに疲れました。ただ、インストラクターの方は親切でいろいろ教えてもらいました。
残念なのは海が思っていたほど透明度が悪く、魚もあまり見えませんでした。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/06 |
Reviewed by: ミスター
During my first visit to the Big Island, I participated in two sightseeing tours and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the island. While searching for memorable activities, I discovered this sea kayaking tour. Indeed, the views from the water are something you can't fully appreciate without experiencing them firsthand. While on the water, I was welcomed by a pod of dolphins, which was a memorable experience. The photos taken during the tour also serve as wonderful memories.
今回、初訪問のビッグアイランドで、2つの観光ツアーに参加して、一通り島内観光を満喫したので、何か思い出に残るアクティビティを探していたところ、このシーカヤック ツアーを発見しました。やはり、陸上からだけではなく、海の上から眺める景色は、体験してみないとわからないものです。海上では、イルカの群れの歓迎を受けることが出来て、思い出深い経験でした。撮影していただいたツアー中の写真も、良い思い出として残っています。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/01 |
Reviewed by: tanotabis
I had gone kayaking once on a lake, but it was my first time in the ocean, so I was a bit worried. However, with the excellent guidance from Kevin and Noni, I was able to paddle smoothly without veering off course, and getting back into the kayak from the ocean was also seamless. I was thrilled to successfully navigate through the underwater cave as well. While enjoying the leisurely kayaking and snorkeling, with explanations about the surrounding scenery, I didn't even end up with sore muscles. It was the best experience!
湖で1回カヤックをしたことがありましたが、海では初めてで少し心配でした。でもKevinさんとノニさんの指導が良く、曲がらずに楽に漕げたし、海からカヤックに上がるのもスムーズに出来、海中洞窟からバックするのもうまく出来て、うれしかった。周りの景色の説明を受けながら、のんびりカヤックとシュノーケルが出来て、筋肉痛にもならずに、最高でした。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/01 |
Reviewed by: しげお
The instructor team was very friendly, and I was able to enjoy the activities. It's a shame that the waves were high and we couldn't enter the cave, but I would like to try again if I have the opportunity.
インストラクターのチームがとてもフレンドリーでアクティビティを楽しむことが出来ました。
波が高くて洞窟内には入れなかったのが残念ですが、また機会があれば挑戦したいです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the early morning plan. There were few people, and it was very good. It ends by 8:30, so I was able to schedule various activities afterward, making efficient use of my time, which was great.
早朝のプランで参加。人も少ないし、とてもよかった。
8時半には終わるので、その後の予定もいろいろと入れることができ、時間を効率的に使うこともできて、よかった。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/02 |
Reviewed by: ERI
On the third day of my stay at Sheraton Kona Resort, I signed up for the morning kayak experience! The session was originally scheduled for 9 AM, but it was changed to 7 AM due to the wave conditions, so I walked a few minutes to the meeting point. It was just the two of us Japanese guests, and our guide Noni was very kind and thorough in his instructions, and off we went!
You can put your belongings in a waterproof bag that you can borrow, but I wouldn't recommend bringing too much. Paddling the canoe while basking in the morning sun is wonderful, but sunglasses and a hat are essential due to the strong sunlight.
Paddling a considerable distance uses a lot of energy, but the wide, beautiful ocean and the refreshing breeze of nature without any noise are very pleasant. Even those who can't swim can float around with a life jacket while snorkeling, and there are lots of cute black and yellow fish, which is very soothing.
I panicked for a moment when I looked up and couldn't see the canoe, so it's important to be careful not to get too absorbed (laughs). Along the way, Noni shared some pineapple and chocolate muffins with us. Food tastes even better when eaten on the water.
Finally, Noni had a wonderful system where he emailed us various photos he had taken during the tour. I highly recommend this tour!
シェラトンコナリゾートで滞在して3日目にカヤック体験午前の部に参加申し込みしました!
9時からの体験でしたが、波の状態をみて7時からに変更になり、徒歩数分で待ち合わせ場所へ。
日本人私たち2人だけの貸し切りで担当のノニさんが親切丁寧に教えてくださり、いざ出発!
持ち物はお借りした防水バックに入れられますが、あまり多くは持ち込めないかと…。朝日を浴びながらカヌーを漕いで日差しが強いのでサングラスと帽子は必須。
結構な距離を漕いで体力使いますが、広くて綺麗な海と騒音の無い大自然の風が心地よい。
シュノーケルもライフジャケットを着てるので泳げない人でもプカプカ浮きながら黒や黄色の可愛い魚が沢山いて、これまた癒されます。
顔を上げたときにカヌーが見当たらなくて一瞬焦り、夢中になりすぎるのも要注意(笑)
途中、ノニさんがパイナップルとチョコマフィンのお裾分け。海の上で食べるものは、より美味しく感じます。
最後、ノニさんがいつ撮ってたのか色々な写真をメールで送ってくれるシステムがとても素晴らしかった♪
是非オススメしたいツアーです!
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Heidi
My family and I had a great morning! We kayaked, snorkeled, and cliff jumped! The guides were super encouraging, fun and knowledgeable. I only wish I had a water proof case for my phone because now I have no pictures of our awesome time! (They sell cases at the ABC stores)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/12 |
Reviewed by: コウキ
It was our first experience as a couple approaching our sixties. I was a bit worried about everything being in English, but it was a great help that another participant, a Japanese person with good English skills, acted as an interpreter. We paddled quite a distance along the quay. Along the way, we encountered wild dolphins—what a lucky surprise! They were swimming right in front of us, and it was astonishing. At the turnaround point, we landed and went snorkeling. The yellow fish were beautiful, and there were plenty of sea urchins. The waves were a bit rough, making the kayaking thrilling, but during calm times, it seems like it would be a relaxing experience.
還暦手前の夫婦での初体験でした。
すべてが英語の案内でどうなることかと思いましたが、他の参加者に英語力のある日本人に通訳していただき大変助かりました。結構な距離を岸壁沿いにこいでいきました。途中で野生のイルカ達と遭遇 ラッキーでした。目の前にわんさかウジャウジャって感じでビックリ。折り返し地点で上陸して、シュノーケリング。黄色い魚がきれいでした。雲丹もいっぱいいました。波がややあったのでスリルありのカヤックでしたが、穏やかな時はのんびりと楽しめそうです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/24 |
Reviewed by: N.Y
The weather on the day was mostly cloudy with some sunny intervals, which I think was just perfect for kayaking on the sea. It was my first time kayaking, but the boarding instructions were explained carefully in Japanese, and although the main guide was a foreigner, there was a Japanese support staff present, which made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy the experience. The kayak was a two-person one, and the person sitting in the back becomes the leader, so they might have to paddle more often. It felt great to glide over the sea while feeling the wind. The snorkeling was also delightful, as I found the fish swimming around to be quite cute.
当日は晴れ間の多い曇りっぽいお天気で、海の上でのカヤックにはちょうど良いお天気だったように思います。はじめてのカヤックでしたが乗車の説明など日本語で丁寧に説明していただき、メインガイドの方は外国人の方でしたが、サポートに日本人の方がいらして下さったので安心して楽しむことができました。カヤックは二人乗りのもので後ろに乗る方がリーダーになるので漕ぐ回数が多いのかも?しれません。海の上をすべるようにカヤックが進む感じは風を感じながら気持ちよかったです。シュノーケリングもお魚が泳ぐ姿がかわいかったです。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/01 |
Reviewed by: リリー
I was a bit anxious about having a guide in English, but they demonstrated everything from how to paddle the kayak to how to get in and out. They communicated with gestures, so I hardly had to use English at all.
From the meeting point at the port, we paddled the kayak for about an hour until we reached the snorkeling point, where we had a light snack (like crackers). After enjoying snorkeling for about 40 minutes, we paddled back to the port. It was a lot of fun.
One challenge was finding the meeting place, but in the end, it was at the port in front of the public restroom (the place to launch the kayak).
英語でのガイドとのことで少し不安に思っていましたが、
カヤックの漕ぎ方から乗り降りの仕方まで、実践して見せてくれましたし、
身振り手振りでコミュニケーションを図ってもらいましたので、
特に、英語を使う場面はほとんどありませんでした。
集合場所の港から、そのままカヤックを1時間ぐらい漕いで、
シュノーケルポイントについたら軽食(クラッカーなど)後、
シュノーケルを40分程楽しんだのち、またカヤックを漕いで
港まで帰るというコースでしたが、十分、楽しめました。
その他としては集合場所がわからずに苦労しましたが、結局は、
公衆トイレの前の港(カヤックを下ろすところ)でした。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/02 |
Reviewed by: あろはミッキー
I arrived early, but along the road, there were locals fishing, and I could only park one car at a distance. When we gathered near the sign at 6:40 AM, we were asked to sign the usual disclaimer stating that they do not guarantee anything and that we are responsible for ourselves.
After that, there was a brief explanation of kayaking, some stretching exercises, and the distribution of life jackets before we quickly entered the sea. There were five of us in total, but without any options, two-person kayaks were provided. Some participants were paired with a guide.
As someone in my 40s and this being my second kayaking experience, I found it challenging to make progress once we were out in the open sea due to the waves, and I kept getting left behind. If you're going on a tour that takes you into a cave, I think you need to be quite prepared for a significant distance to kayak.
In the morning, Mount Farahrai was clearly visible, and the scenery was absolutely stunning. After kayaking, we returned and were lent snorkeling sets, but it felt like we were just told to explore the bay on our own, which isn't suitable for beginners. There weren't many fish, and the water depth was about 5 meters, which was disappointing.
At night, manta rays come to the same spot. The explanation was given by a Japanese woman, but her condescending attitude left a less than favorable impression. The tour was short, ending by 8:30.
早めに到着しましたが、道路沿いは釣りをしている地元の方か、車が止められず離れた場所に一台ギリギリ駐車できました。
早朝6:40に看板の下付近に集合すると、おきまりの保証しません、自己責任ですのサインをさせられます。
その後簡単なカヤックの説明、体操、ライフジャケットの貸し出しがありすぐに海に入ります。全員で5名でしたが、希望もなく二人乗りのカヤックが用意されていました。ガイドとの同乗の方もいました。
40代でカヤック二回目ですが、海の沖にでると波もありなかなか進まないためどんどん置いていかれてしまいます。
洞窟の中まで行くツアーの場合はかなりの距離をカヤックで移動するので相当の覚悟が必要だと思います。
朝はファラライ山がくっきりとキレイに見えて景色は最高に良かったです。
カヤックが終わると一度もどりシュノーケルセットを貸し出してもらい勝手に湾内へどうぞという感じのため初心者には向きません。
魚もあまりおらず、水深も5mくらいはあるためがっかりでした。
夜は同じ場所にマンタが来ます。
日本人女性の説明でしたが、上から目線で印象今ひとつでした。8:30には終了の短いツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/22 |
Reviewed by: ジョンココ
Last year, I had my first experience and it was so much fun, so I relied on you again this year.
This time, I planned to go snorkeling on the Big Island, so I prepared my gear and came. Kayaking allowed me to feel the sensation of being surrounded by the blue sea and blue sky even more than last year. It was really enjoyable.
I was also able to enjoy snorkeling with more ease than last year.
Once again, I really appreciated the guidance from Noni. Thank you very much.
The snorkeling spots you recommended were amazing!! I went to the beach every day.
This year, I thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing vacation on the Big Island with the beach, pool, naps, and reading (with a beer occasionally).
I look forward to next year as well.
昨年、初体験してとても楽しかったので、今年もお世話になりました。
今回はハワイ島でのシュノーケリングも予定していたので、装備も揃えて伺いました。カヤックは、青い海と青い空に包まれるような感覚を、今年は昨年以上に体感できました。ほんとに楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングでも昨年より、余裕を持って楽しむことができました。
昨年に引き続き、ガイドのノニさんにはほんとにお世話になりました。
ありがとうございました。
また教えていただいたシュノーケリングスポットも最高!!
連日でビーチに通いました。
今年はビーチ、プール、昼寝、読書(たまにビール)と、
のんびりしたハワイ島の休暇を満喫しました。
来年もよろしくお願いいたします。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Mbowma
Wonderful time. Had Kevin and Andre as our guides. They were wonderful and knowledgeable about the area. We were in very good hands. I didn’t listen and left my Apple Watch on when cliff jumping and sure enough it came off. I was sad but it was really my own fault. Kevin took pity on me and was able to find it!! Absolutely above and beyond what I would have expected. Great excursion, lots of fish, fun facts. We felt safe and well looked after the whole time. 10/10 would recommend.
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| Packages: | Dolphin Watch Kayak & Snorkel Sea Cave Tour [4 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/16 |
Reviewed by: アッシー
It was a more authentic sea kayaking experience than I imagined, and the waves were quite large that day, making it a bit tough for my wife and our middle school son. However, personally, I enjoyed the tour as I was able to fully appreciate the nature of Hawaii Island. Also, be careful of getting sunburned.
想像以上に本格的なシーカヤックで当日は波も大きく、家内や中学生男子には少し辛い体験でしたが、個人的にはハワイ島の自然を漫喫出来て楽しいツアーでした。あと、全身日焼け注意。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/09 |
Reviewed by: ヒロ。
The wave conditions were checked in advance, and the time was changed to an earlier slot, but the waves were calm and it was fantastic. It was my first time kayaking in the ocean, so my body was sore afterward, but snorkeling in the sea was amazing. Sunscreen is absolutely necessary. Even with it on, I got quite sunburned.
事前に波の状態をみて早めの時間変更となったが波も穏やかで最高でした。海でのカヤックは初めてだったので後日体が痛くなりましたが、シュノーケルでの海は最高でした。日焼け止めは絶対に必要です。塗ってもかなり焼けました。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Becky
My husband and I and our two kids did the kayak tour and it was a lot of fun. It was a workout but the tour guides were very helpful and friendly. My kids are 15 and 9 and they both handled it well. We would recommend and probably do it again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/23 |
Reviewed by: m&G
It was my son's and my first kayaking experience together. The instruction was thorough, and we had a lot of fun. It required more physical strength than I expected, and I gradually fell behind on the way back, but the sense of achievement when we reached the shore was wonderful. It became a great memory. Thank you very much!☆
息子と2人で初めてのカヤック体験でした。
丁寧に教えて頂き、楽しかったです。
思ったより体力必須で、帰りはだんだん追いつけなくなりましたが、岸に着いたときの達成感がまた良かったです。良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうこざいました☆
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Ernie
Our party of 7 had an absolutely fantastic adventure on our sea cave kayak and snorkeling trip. Devon, our guide, was really knowledgeable and very fun to be with. He was very helpful and made everyone feel very comfortable and at ease.
We had a great time kayaking (about 30 minutes out and 30 minutes back), swimming, snorkeling, and even jumping off of a cliff. The visit to the sea cave was also very neat.
We feel like we had 4 different excursions between the kayaking, cliff jumping, snorkeling and swimming, and the sea cave.
We would highly recommend this trip. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our 10 days in Kona.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/17 |
Reviewed by: The Fesagaiga’s
That was such an amazing trip! Devon was awesome! We got to jump off a cliff, try a fresh Opihi, get some information about the island! Snorkel, and bond with our family. It really is beautiful and an amazing time. You get to see so much history of the island and it’s amazing! Our family highly recommends this!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/15 |
Reviewed by: chama
It was my first time doing sea kayaking and snorkeling, but it was fun. The ocean was very beautiful! Since we met at the location, if you're going by rental car, you need to secure a parking spot, but street parking was also possible.
シーカヤックもシュノーケリングも初めてでしたが、楽しかったです。海がとてもキレイでした!現地集合なので、レンタカーで行く場合は駐車場所を確保する必要がありますが路駐も可能でした。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/07 |
Reviewed by: みわぞう
We experienced this in mid-June as a couple in our 50s. The instructor, Chris, only speaks English, but the basic movements are simple: Right paddle, Left paddle, and Back paddle (for stopping or turning), so I don't think the language barrier is a big issue. He is a really friendly Hawaiian. He’s a big guy who competes in canoe races from the Big Island to Maui. He teaches very thoroughly.
He gives about 15 minutes of instruction, and then you paddle on your own to get the hang of it. On the day we tried it, there was a bit of wind, and we were quickly brought back to the beach, so it was a little challenging at first. However, after about 30 minutes, I was able to perform the basic movements, and it became incredibly fun. In the end, we paddled about 800 meters away from the beach and then returned.
While you might fall off the SUP (but you can easily climb back on), it's done in a calm beach setting, and since it's not surfing, you won't get overwhelmed by waves.
The SUP has strong buoyancy and floats well. Beginners start by getting on the board. I began in a kneeling position. You enter the water from the sandy beach, and although there are beachgoers, including children, Chris guides you well, so it's fine. Once you grasp the balance, standing up isn't difficult. We gathered at 10:15 and enjoyed a solid 90 minutes from 10:30 to 12:00. In the latter half, I was mostly paddling while standing. If you get tired, you can switch to kneeling or sit cross-legged to rest. You won’t drift away (the tide brings you back to the beach even if you do nothing).
There are no lockers on the beach, so I recommend going with minimal belongings. We drove to the beach and brought pool towels borrowed from our hotel. There are no changing facilities, so wear your swimsuit. Make sure to apply sunscreen generously.
Afterward, there’s a communal water shower in front of the restroom, so I quickly rinsed off (no one was shampooing). I dried off a bit and quickly changed in the restroom (the Sea Breeze spray was super helpful for feeling fresh). Women might want to tie their hair up, and a sun visor is useful.
I tipped 20% of the payment, and he seemed very happy with it.
One thing to note is that when you climb back onto the SUP after falling, if you do it too vigorously, your pants might come off, so be careful about that...
Afterward, it might be nice to relax on the beach. On that day, children from a nearby kindergarten were having a picnic in the shade under the guidance of their teacher.
6月中旬に夫婦(50代)で体験しました。インストラクター(Chris)さんは英語しかできませんが、基本動作はRight paddle(右でパドル)、Left paddle(左でパドル)、Back paddle(停止する際や、回転する際に)ぐらいなので、英語はあまり気にすることはないとおもいます。ハワイ人のすっごく気のいいひとです。ご本人はハワイ島からマウイ島までカヌーで渡る競技をしちゃう、ごっつい兄さんです。とてもしっかり教えてくれます。
15分ぐらい教えてくれるのであとは自分でひたすら漕いで覚えます。体験した当日はすこし風があり、すぐにビーチに戻されてしまうので、最初はすこし苦労しましたが、開始30分後には基本動作もできるようになりめちゃくちゃ楽しく、結局ビーチから800mぐらい離れた地点まで行って戻ってきました。
SUPから落ちることはあれど(すぐによじ登れますよ)、穏やかなビーチでやるのと、サーフィンではないので波にのまれるようなことは決してないです。
SUPの浮力は強く、がっちり浮かんでくれます。初心者はまず最初は乗るところからです。私は膝をついたポジションから始めました。砂浜から入水していくわけですが、周囲には子供を含めて海水浴客がいますがクリスがうまく誘導してくれるので大丈夫です。バランスのコツをつかめば立ち上がるのも難しくはありません。10:15集合、10:30-12:00まで90分がっちり楽しみました。後半はほとんど立って漕いでいました。疲れたら膝立ちになればいいし、正座して休むのもいいでしょう。沖に流されることはないです(何もしなくてもビーチに戻っちゃう感じの潮目です)。
ビーチにロッカーはありませんので最小限の荷物で行くことをお勧めします。我々は車でビーチまでいきましたので、ビーチにはホテルで借りたプールタオルをもっていきました。着替える場所はありませんので、水着着用で行きます。日焼け止めはがっちり塗っていきましょう。
終わったらトイレの前に共同の水シャワーがあるので、それをさっと浴びました(シャンプーする人なんかいません)。適当にふいてトイレでパパっと着替えて帰りました(シーブリーズのスプレーが超役立ちました、さっぱりします)。女性は髪の毛をくくるといいでしょう。サンバイザーも役立ちます。
チップは支払い代金の20%をお渡ししました。喜んでくれました。
注意事項があるとすれば、SUPから落ちてしまった後によじ上るとき「エイっ」勢いよくあがるとパンツが脱げちゃうので、そこはご注意でしょうか…
終わったあと、ビーチでのんびりするのもいいかもしれませんね。当日は近所の幼稚園の子供たちが先生に引率されて木陰でピクニックしていました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Adventuress
My boys enjoyed the snorkeling, cliff diving, and the caves.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
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