Reviewed by: Nancy
Thank you for an amazing time. Patrick was kind, knowledgable and fun. Excellent trip
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Tak
The sea was wonderfully blue. I was very satisfied to see dolphins.
I was a bit worried about kayaking with my 8-year-old child, but our guide, Noni, was very attentive, so we had no problems. It was a shame that the dolphins swam away during snorkeling, but I was more than satisfied with the many fish and the blue sea.
This was definitely a tour I would like to experience again.
素晴らしく青い海。
イルカにも会えて大満足です。
8歳の子連れでカヤックが少し心配でしたが、ガイドのノニさんが丁寧に対応してくれたため問題なく過ごせました。
スノーケリング時にイルカが離れてしまったのは残念でしたが、多くの魚と青い海で十分に満足できます。
是非、また体験したいツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン (2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/17 |
Reviewed by: ナニメレ
The land lesson before going to the sea was thorough, and they were considerate of the children who were there for the first time, which made it enjoyable. It was a bit disappointing that there were few waves, and we spent almost all our time just floating... but it can't be helped.
海に行く前の陸のレッスンも丁寧で、
海でも初めての子供に配慮してくださり、楽しめました。
波が少なくて、ほぼ浮かんでる時間だったのが残念でした…。仕方ないですけど。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: わわわ
I got seasick. The scenery was really beautiful and it was the best. Be careful of sunburn and seasickness. Thank you.
船酔いをした。景色はすごくきれいで、最高でした。日焼けと、船酔いには注意です。ありがとうございます。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: マッキ-
We participated as a family of five. It was everyone's first experience with sea kayaking, but thanks to the excellent guidance from our Japanese-speaking instructor, we all had a great time! For snorkeling, you can choose between the open sea and the bay, but I recommend the bay for those who aren't confident in their stamina. My youngest and I were in the sea kayak together, and before we went into the water, while we were securing the paddles to the kayak, we "magnificently capsized!" I guess it was nice to experience capsizing too? I think it's a high-value activity!
家族5人で参加しました。
全員初体験のシ-カヤックでしたが、日本語ガイドの方の適格な指導により全員で楽しめました!
シュノ-ケリングは、沖と湾内を選択させてくださいますが体力に自信がない方は湾内をお薦め致します。
シ-カヤックには、私と末っ子で乗っていたのですが、海に下りる前にパドルを船体に固定する作業中「見事転覆!」転覆も体験出来てよかったかな?
コスパ高いアクティビティだと思います!!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン (2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Sun burn
We paddled for about an hour in a kayak. It felt great and was a lot of fun. A few points to note:
- I went out without applying sunscreen, and my legs ended up getting badly sunburned. Be careful as you expose your legs to the sun while kayaking.
カヤックで1時間くらい漕ぎます。気持ち良かったし楽しかったです。いくつか注意点が
・日焼けどめ塗らずに出て、足が日焼けで酷い目に遭いました。脚を日に晒してカヤックを漕ぐので御注意を。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The Manta experiences one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my life you need to recommend this all of your friends. The crew was the greatest they were attentive of all your needs. They did everything that they could do to put you in full view of the mantas and they were truly wonderful . I hope that I will be able to return To Kona someday and do this again with the same crew.
Bill
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| Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The crew was great an experience of a life time must do don’t forget a go pro
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| Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Eric
They booked me a spot I wasn't able to book directly through the company; and at a cheaper pricer!!
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| Packages: | Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Todd
We had a ball riding jet skis (first time for 2 of us). We rented them for an hour and frankly, that's the right amount of time. You spend the first 20-30 minutes getting to know the process of using a jet ski, and the you have the rest of the time to test your capabilities and tolerances. I will tell you that this is a more physically strenuous activity than I expected and all four of us were sore and walking funny for 48 hours! LOL! It was overall a very good experience. The arena is spacious enough to have all kinds of fun.
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| Packages: | 60-Minute Rental |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Jason, Bindi, Linda
Had a fantastic time. Kayak was good fun and not overly strenuous. Had a couple of stops along the way to catch our breath before we arrived at the monument. Snorkel was amazing with a huge variety of fish on display at close quarters. A pod of spinner dolphins arrived as we were leaving. Spent an hour snorkeling which gave us plenty of time to look around.
Then a paddle back again afterwards.
Our guide Patrick was very knowledgeable and safety conscious. He looked after us extremely well.
Very good value for the money.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Pinky
I couldn't get through to the reconfirmation phone number, so I searched for the office on Google, but there was no office. A local person informed me that the office was no longer there. I immediately emailed VELTLA, and they took care of it, but the meeting time was also off by 30 minutes on the day of the tour.
However, the tour was absolutely wonderful. I believe kayaking is something you can only experience in Hawaii. I had a very fulfilling time and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the stunning ocean. Thank you very much.
リコンファームの電話がつながらず、オフィスまで行こうをググって探しましたがオフィスは無く、ロコの方にもうそこにあったオフィスは無いですよと教えてもらいました。すぐにVELTLAさんにメールをして対処していただきましたが、当日も待ち合わせ時間が30分違ってました。
しかしながらツアーはとても素晴らしかったです。カヤックを漕ぐなどという事はハワイでしかありえないと思います。とても充実した時間を過ごしました。美しい景色、美しい海を満喫しました。ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/20 |
Reviewed by: gwp1
A lot of kayaking and a little bit of snorkeling. Guide was good but area we snorkeled in was marginal at best.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/17 |
Reviewed by: booska
The kids had an amazing time today! Everyone was very satisfied. It was raining on the day of our reservation, but the hotel contacted us in the morning and changed our schedule. The new day had great weather, and as soon as we set off, we saw a lot of dolphins in the sea. We kayaked to a cave a little further away, and it was quite stable; the kids were happily paddling together with their dad. We really enjoyed both the cave and snorkeling. Fortunately, the kids were able to see sea turtles and rays, and they were truly delighted to receive explanations in Japanese. Thank you very much. We would love to participate again!
子供は今日は最高だった!を繰り返し、みんな大満足でした。
予約の日は雨でしたが朝ホテルに連絡をくださり、日程を変更。変更した日は天気が良く、出発してすぐの海には、イルカがたくさん。その後少し離れた洞窟までカヤックをこいで行きましたが、結構安定感があり、子供も父親と二人乗りで楽しくパドルを使っていました。洞窟もシュノーケルもとても楽しめました。ラッキーなことに、海ガメもエイも見ることができた子供は日本語で説明もしてもらえて本当に喜んでいました。ありがとうございました。またぜひ参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/30 |
Reviewed by: yuki
First of all, surfing was fun. However, there was a lack of confirmation. I interpreted "meeting at the location" to mean gathering at the office, as it mentioned to meet at the office. So, I was surprised when they said, "Okay, come here!" after finishing the payment and fitting the rental gear. I thought they would take us from the surf shop to the ocean. In the end, my mother came to pick me up with a rental car, but I accidentally got a parking ticket where I parked. There was a free parking lot right nearby, but I wasn't informed about that. It was disappointing, especially since I enjoyed surfing.
まずはサーフィンは楽しかったです。が、確認不足がありました。
現地集合の意味です。
まずオフィスに集合とありますので、オフィスが現地集合の場所と解釈しておりました。
なので、支払いが終わりレンタル品のサイズ合わせが終わり、じゃあここにきてね!と言われた時にはびっくりしました。
サーフショップから海へは連れて行ってもらえると思っていましたから。
結局、母にレンタカーで迎えにきてもらい送迎してもらいましたが、うっかり停めた場所で駐車違反をとられました。
すぐそばに無料の駐車場もあったのに、そういう事は教えてもらえなかったです。
サーフィンは楽しかっただけに残念でした。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Bex
A beautiful 3 mile kayak with an amazing snorkeling experience! My advice- wear sunscreen even if it doesn’t feel like it’s sunny...Ouch! Lesson learned. For the dare devil jump off a 30 ft cliff into the gorgeous blue waters. For the pansies jump off a 3 ft mini cliff!! Lol. Wonderful personalized experience. Would highly recommend! Brian was a lot of fun!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Elaine
The trip starts early so you can be the first on the water and the first to snorkel before the crowds show up. The paddle over to the Cook Monument was easy. We stopped for a history and a geology lesson which were interesting. Once the Kayaks were landed we walked to the Monument where we donned our snorkel gear and jumped into the water. Everywhere on the Big Island is difficult to enter the water. This was just an easy jump.
The fish were a wide variety with lots of groups of yellow butterfly fish. They come here for the waters which are a mix of fresh from the lad and salt water. The blurry effect of the waters mixing is fun. This place lets the fish clean themselves of irritants. The coral was fine but some was quite damaged.
The park only allows a limited number of snorkelers at this location. They should dial the numbers back as it became crowded quickly when five boats showed up about fifteen minutes after our snorkel started.
The paddle back was easy and it was still morning.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Iyokan
I participated with a friend in November. It was both of our first time kayaking, but the guide taught us patiently, and we had a very enjoyable time. The guide was always attentive and provided appropriate support immediately, so we could relax and enjoy kayaking in the beautiful sea, which was the best! During the kayaking, the guide took photos with a camera they brought along and sent them to us later. We received many wonderful photos that became great memories. I hope to participate in this activity again on the Big Island someday!
11月に友達と2人で参加させていただきました。カヤックは2人とも初めてだったのですが、ガイドさんに丁寧に教えていただき、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。ガイドさんは常に気にかけてくれる&適切なサポートをすぐにしてくれるので、安心して綺麗な海と共にカヤックを楽しむことができ最高でした!!カヤック中、ガイドさんが持参されたカメラで写真も随時撮ってくれて後で送ってくれます。素敵な思い出となる写真を沢山いただきました。いつかハワイ島でまたこのアクティビティに参加したいと思っています!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
The kids had fun. However, next day they wanted to try on their own and could not time the waves. I would add a focus on teaching the kids when to start peddling. But average it was good for the first timers.
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| Packages: | Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
My son was so thrilled so he decided to do it again. And he did
Awesome photo! Thank you guys again for joining us. Keep it up, looking good out there!
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| Packages: | Child Private Lesson (Age 3-9) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: RTW
On February 19, 2018, we had an early morning plan. We stayed at Hilton Waikoloa. We took a taxi to the meeting point. Although Uber is available on the Big Island, there were so few cars that I wasn't sure we would make it on time, so we arranged a taxi through the hotel. On the way back, we were able to use Uber. The taxi cost about $120 for an hour, while Uber was $72. Uber is cheaper!
The day before, there was an unusual thunderstorm, but the weather on the day itself was perfect. There were only two participants, my daughter and me. It was both of our first times kayaking, but thanks to our guide (I’m sorry, I forgot her name. She was a kind woman.), we managed to move forward. Once we ventured a little out into the open ocean from Keauhou Bay, the scenery changed completely. All we could see was the blue sea, sky, and horizon. We even spotted a whale's tail in the distance (quite far away). After paddling in the open ocean for a while (about 20 minutes?), we finally reached the sea cave. Honestly, it wasn't very large, but the sound and intensity when the waves entered the cave were amazing. We spent some time observing right in front of the cave, keeping our position by moving the kayak back and forth with the waves. After that, we returned to Keauhou Bay. By then, I had finally gotten used to paddling the kayak, and it became smooth without needing to exert too much effort. We took breaks here and there, relaxing and letting ourselves be carried by the gentle waves. Once back in the bay, we went snorkeling. There weren't many colorful fish, but we saw schools of fish and some yellow fish that were in the hotel lagoon.
After finishing, we changed in the restroom at the Sheraton Hotel, wandered around the hotel, and just as we were about to catch an Uber, we got one and headed back. We arrived at the hotel before 1 PM.
Kayaking was not as difficult as I had thought, and it was very stable as long as you kept it steady. I highly recommend it.
2018年2月19日、早朝プラン。
ヒルトンワイコロアに宿泊。集合場所まではタクシーにしました。ハワイ島ではUBERも使えるのですが、いかんせん数が少ないために集合時間に間に合う確証がなかったため、ホテルでタクシーを手配しました。帰りはUBER使えました。タクシーが約1時間で120ドル、UBERは72ドルでした。UBER安い!
前日まれにみる雷雨でしたが、当日の天気は最高でした。参加者は私と娘の二人のみ。二人ともカヤックは初めてでしたが、ガイドさん(すみません、お名前失念してしまいました。女性の優しい方です。)の懇切丁寧な指導のおかげでなんとか前に進みます。ケアウホウ湾から外洋に少しだけですが出ると、景色が一変。青い海と空と水平線しか見えません。遠くにクジラの尾も見えました(かなり遠いです)。しばらく(20分くらい?)外洋を進み、いよいよ海中洞窟です。正直、スケールは大きいとは言えませんが、波が洞窟に入るとすごい音と迫力です。しばらく洞窟の真ん前で見学。波に合わせてカヤックを前後させ位置をキープします。その後ケアウホウ湾へ戻ります。やっとカヤックを漕ぐことに慣れてきて、無理な力を入れなくてもスムーズに進むようになりました。所々で休憩タイム。ゆったりとした波に身を任せてリラックスです。湾に戻ってからはシュノーケリング。あまりカラフルな魚はいませんでしたが、群れている魚たちがいたり、ホテルのラグーンにいる黄色い魚も見れました。
終了後、シェラトンホテルのトイレで着替え、ホテル内をぶらつき、ちょうどUBERが捕まったので帰ってきました。ホテルには13時前に着きました。
カヤックは思っていたほど難しくなく、また普通にしていれば非常に安定しています。お勧めです。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: マンゴスチン
I was disappointed because I thought I would be able to explore the caves more. Also, you need to have stamina. The staff were kind and pleasant, and the chocolate muffin I received was delicious.
洞窟をもっと探検できると思ってたのでその点はガッカリしました。
あと体力、必要です。
スタッフさんは親切で感じもよく、頂いたチョコマフィンが美味しかったです。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: けんけん
Since we were in Hawaii, I decided to let my middle school son and college daughter take their first surfing lesson. We went to the registration office, which was very close to our hotel, received some basic instructions, borrowed rash guards and sea socks, and then headed to the beach as directed. It was a group lesson, but there were no other participants besides my kids, so it turned into a private lesson. We spent about an hour in the water getting instruction, and the waves were just right for beginners. It was a perfect amount of time that left the kids feeling pleasantly tired, and we all enjoyed it just enough.
せっかくのハワイなので、中学生の息子と大学生の娘に初めてサーフィンレッスンを受けさせてみました。ホテルからすぐ近くの受付所に行き、簡単な指導を受け、ラッシュガードとシーソックスをかり、案内された通り自分で現地に向かいました。グループレッスンでしたが、自分の子供たち以外に参加者がおらず、実質のプライベートレッスンとなりました。海に出て1時間位指導してもらいましたが、初心者にちょうど良い波で、かつちょうど疲れるくらいで終了し、参加した子供たちも見ている我々も、ほどいい感じで楽しめました。
Thank you for joining us.
Mahalo for joining us.
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/16 |
Reviewed by: ふーたん
This tour was just for our family of three. I would like to say we enjoyed the open sea, but I suffered from severe seasickness and was not in a state to enjoy it. Also, it required more physical stamina than I expected, so you should go in good health. I appreciate the staff's thoughtfulness. If you're in good shape, I think the tour itself can be a fun and great experience.
今回のツアーは我々家族3人だけでした。気持ちよく海原に・・・と言いたいところですが、船酔いがひどく、楽しめるような状態ではありませんでした。また、思ったより体力も必要で、体調万全にして行くべきです。スタッフの方の心遣いには感謝いたします。ツアー自体は、体調さえよければ、楽しくいい経験になると思います。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/21 |
Reviewed by: クジラさん
I saw this tour on TV and decided to participate, and I'm really glad I did. Thank you so much, Kevin! The weather was great on the day of the tour, perfect for kayaking (sunscreen is a must).
It was easy for me because my husband, who came with me, has canoeing experience, but the distance to the cave is somewhat considerable. It might be a bit tough for beginners. However, the guide keeps a close eye on everyone, so I don't think you need to worry. The guide also took photos at various points and sent them to us via email later, so it's fine if you don't have a camera. I put my smartphone in a waterproof case and hung it around my neck, and that was enough for both videos and photos.
There’s snorkeling as well, but it lasts quite a while. I have low muscle mass and get cold easily, so I got out of the water early, but they can accommodate individual needs, so if you're a woman who gets cold easily, you can stop anytime (the sea is beautiful and you can see various creatures). Also, we were treated to pineapple and snacks on the kayak (thank you!).
When we returned, there were no showers, so we changed at the hotel restroom next to the meeting place. It was mid-March, but it wasn't particularly cold. I had a lot of fun and would love to participate again if I have the chance! Thank you very much for everything!
私はテレビでこのツアーを見て参加を決めましたが、参加してよかったな、と本当に思います。
ケビンさん、大変お世話になりました!当日は天気が良くてカヤック日和でした(日焼け止めは必須です)。
私は一緒に行った夫がカヌー経験者なので楽でしたが、洞窟まではまあまあ距離があります。初心者だとちょっと大変かもしれません。でもその辺はガイドの方がちゃんと見てくれていますので、心配いらないと思います。ガイドさんはところどころ写真を撮って下さって、あとでメールで送っていただけるので、最悪カメラはなくても大丈夫です。私はスマホを防水ケースに入れて首から下げて、それで動画も写真もとりましたが、それで十分でした。
シュノーケルもありますが、割と時間長めです。私は筋肉が少なくて身体が冷えやすいので、寒くなって途中で海から上がりましたが、そこら辺は個人に合わせて貰えるので、女性で寒がりの人はすぐにやめてもいいかと思います(海は綺麗で色んな生き物が見られます)。あと、途中でカヤック上でパイナップルとおやつまでご馳走になりました(ありがとうございます)。
帰る時はシャワーはないので、集合場所の隣のホテルのトイレで着替えて帰る感じです。
3月半ばですが、特に寒くはありませんでした。とても楽しかったです。機会があればまた参加したいです!この度は大変お世話になりました!ありがとうございました(*^_^*)
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/17 |
Reviewed by: イカホッチ
We participated as two mature couples. It was our first experience, but the explanations in Japanese provided a sense of security, and we were able to enjoy the exciting experience. Drinks and desserts were also provided, and we enjoyed the rock bath on the lava.
熟年カップル2組で参加しました。初体験でしたが、日本語での説明もあり安心感を持って体験エキサイティングできました。飲み物やデザートも用意されており溶岩の上で岩盤浴も楽しみました。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/26 |
Reviewed by: モッピー
This time, we signed up for the early morning plan with four people. Since there were no others, it was just the four of us, allowing for a one-on-one style instruction on how to kayak, and they stayed close by the whole time. We paddled out into the vast Pacific Ocean, and it felt very safe and comfortable. At first, it was tough getting up early in the morning, but I was deeply moved when I saw the sunrise. I haven't experienced the afternoon plan, but I think the early morning plan is better because the waves are smaller and you can see the sunrise.
Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins this time, but it seems that in general, the early morning offers more opportunities to encounter dolphins, so if you're going, I think the early morning is the best choice.
今回、4名で早朝プランに申し込みました。他には、居なかったので、僕たち4名だけだったので、マンツーマン的に、やさしくカヤックの乗り方の指導とずーと、そばに寄り添って貰い、太平洋の大海原に漕ぎ出していきましたが、とても安心で、快適でした。最初、朝早くて、辛かったですが、朝日を見たときは大感激でした。午後プランは、経験していませんが、早朝プランの方が、波も少なく、朝日も見れるのでお勧めだと思います。
また、今回は残念ながら、イルカは見ることが出来ませんでしたが、通常だと早朝の方がイルカに出会える機会も多いみたいなので、行くのなら早朝が良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン (2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Nick Smith
I've always wanted to learn how to surf and Jason was totally awesome and fun to work with. Although there were high surf warnings and strong current warnings going on at the time, I nailed a perfect 10, according to him, on only my 5th wave. I later got 3 in a row, including standing up, surfing the wave, and laying back down again without falling in the blue water below. I quickly caught on to many of the trends, such as interpreting the waves and knowing when to go for it. The first thing to do with learning most any skill is to find patterns.
Jason called me a natural at it, and I believe it, given how quickly I learned and how enjoyable my experience was. It did take me a bit of time to get used to getting up to the standing position from laying down, but the classroom-like aspect of the first segment really helped with that.
I would say the hardest part about this whole thing was finding a parking space for where you'd be doing the actual surfing itself. If you're lucky, you could find parking along the street close by, but chances are, you'll need the parking lot that's close to around 700 feet away, but what's a little walking when you've got a lot of paddling to do? It's a nice warm up, at least, to prepare yourself.
I chose the one on one option mainly because I felt it was going to be a skill I wanted to use in other locations. Little did I know, it actually ensured I could do this as everyone but me canceled due to the surf conditions.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/16 |
Reviewed by: トムトムトーム
We tried surfing for the first time as a couple with a combined age of 102 years, and we were able to ride the waves right away. The instructor was very kind and taught us patiently, which made it so much fun! ❣️
It was a bit disappointing that there were no photos available online afterward. Next time, I would like to check the photos first. I definitely want to do this again! ❣️
初めてサーフィンを夫婦の年齢合計102歳でやって、すぐ乗れました。付きっ切りで、優しく丁寧に教えてくれて、とっても楽しかったです❣️
後からネットで見れる写真がなかったのが残念でした。今度は最初に写真の確認したいです。
そして次回もお願いしたいです❣️
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
Had a great time with our guide Kevin, he was helpful with instructions on how to paddle so you don't over work yourself, and how to control your kayak, also how to get in and out of the kayak safely. Has nice place for snorkeling with nice variety of wildlife .
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| Packages: | Dolphin Watch Kayak & Snorkel Sea Cave Tour [4 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/29 |
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Aloha All,
Thank you for the review, glad to hear the kids had fun. And happy to hear the kids wanted to try on their own. Learning how to read the ocean and time the waves for most takes years of experience in the ocean. We tell novice surfers who are serious about learning how to surf and become avid surfers, do not get discouraged- keep at it. It takes time to develop the skills to read and feel the ocean and develop the instincts to really hone in on. But keep at it, that's what our Hawaiian lifeguards and avid watermen are there to provide for everyone and we appreciate you all joining us! We are born and raised in the islands and live and breathe the amidst the ocean to share that experience with as many people as we can- it is not something you can learn rapidly- but we encourage surfers to keep at it and remember you will progress with the more time you put into it.