Big Island
The best thing we did in Hawaii. The manta rays were so close & there were so many. Cannot recommend enough.
This team is top notch, they took us to a great location. They provided a wealth of information on mantaray's while we prepared for the event. We had so much fun.
We had so much fun on this tour. Really great snorkeling. We found eels, puffer fish, and even an octopus.
From the captain to his crew to the boat, it was all perfect. We had the perfect day even with a 17 month old with us. The crew and captain Dante were so accommodating and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this tour for your family.
I was very satisfied with the lucky tour filled with rainbows, sunsets, dolphins, and manta rays. I requested hotel pickup as it was included in the tour, but since most people rent cars on the Big Island, that might have been a better option. It's essential to prepare a jacket for the return boat ride, as it gets cold and chilly. I had a great time!
レインボー🌈、サンセット、ドルフィン、マンタ満載のラッキーなツアーで大満足です
ホテルでのピックアップがツアーに含まれていたのでお願いしましたが、ハワイ島はレンタカーを借りる人がほとんどなのでその方が良かったかなぁ
帰りの船の中は身体が冷えて寒くなるので上着の準備は必須ですね
楽しかったです
It's cold on the way back.
帰りは寒いです
I splurged on a helicopter ride, thinking I might never come back to the Big Island again. I was moved by the breathtaking scenery that can only be seen from a helicopter, such as valleys, cliffs, and the traces of flowing lava. It was also great that I could ask questions and talk with the pilot through the microphone.
もう2度とハワイ島まで来られないだろうと、奮発して搭乗しました。
普通では見られない渓谷や岸壁、溶岩が流れた跡など、ヘリコプターならではの風景に感動しました。パイロットさんとマイクを通して質問したりお話し出来たのも良かったです。
If I had splurged a little more and taken the passenger seat, it might have been even more fun. I took so many photos and videos that before I knew it, my smartphone ran out of battery. Let's be caref
あともう少し奮発して助手席にすればもっと楽しかったかも。
写真やビデオを撮りすぎて気づいたらスマホの電源が切れてしまいました、気をつけましょう!
Can I really meet Manta rays!? When I entered the sea and looked around, there were so many sea urchins, and yes, there they were! I was able to see a lot of Manta rays. At first, they swam back and forth near the seabed, and after about 10 minutes, they showed me their bellies. They really came close enough to touch. My husband was so excited that he got to touch them with his fins! I've seen sea turtles a few times, but this was the most thrilling experience. The hot chocolate was delicious!
本当にMantaに会える!?
海に入り覗くと、ウニがいっぱい、
いました、いました!たくさんのMantaに会える事ができました。最初は海底を何回か往復、あと10分くらいかな?と合図が、今度はお腹を見せてくれました。本当に手に届くところまで来てくれます。夫はヒレで触ってもらった!と、大興奮。ウミガメは何回か見たことがありますが最高に感激興奮してぃます。ホットチョコ、美味しかった!
I'm relieved that the Japanese staff member, Ms. Tamae, is here. She provides kind advice.
日本人スタッフ、たまえさんがいらっしゃったので安心です。優しくアドバイスしていただけます。
While waiting for the manta rays to arrive, we watched the sunset offshore from the airport. For those who get seasick, this might be a bit of a challenge. Once we got into the water, the manta rays gracefully swam right beneath us. We were able to see many of them.
空港沖合で夕陽を見ながら、マンタが来るのを待ちます。
船酔いする人は、ここが少し我慢のところかな。
海に入ればマンタが、優雅に私たちの真下を泳いで通過してくれます。
何枚も見れました。
I got hungry while watching the manta rays. I think it's better to have a little snack before boarding.
マンタを見ている時に、お腹が空きました。少し満たしてから乗船したほうが良いと思います。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Manta Tour with Hawaii Marine Life Charters. We are honored to have provided you with a wonderful experience. From January to late March, mother and calf humpback whales will be visiting. We look forward to your next trip to the Big Island and to assisting you in finding new wonderful experiences.
アロハ!ハワイマリンライフチャーターのマンタツアーに、ご参加いただき大変有り難うございます。
かわゆか様に素敵な体験をご提供でき、私どもは光栄です。
1月から3月の下旬まで、座頭クジラの親子がやってきます。
かわゆか様の、またのハワイ島へのご来島と、我々が、新たな素敵な体験探しのお手伝いが出来る事を、
心待ちにしております。
The crew were all very friendly and full of information about the area. The food was good and the extra slides and diving platform didn’t interfere with serious snorkeling.
This is a tour that starts at sunset. The sunset is incredibly beautiful!
We were firmly reminded not to touch the manta rays, and after receiving some additional explanations, we dove into the sea. For the first few minutes, we couldn't see anything, and I thought maybe today would be a bust, but suddenly one appeared right in front of me. They circled around multiple times, and not just once, but several times, two of them came in a line. Although we were told not to touch them, my husband ended up getting touched by a manta ray, and we were both so excited. Our Japanese guide, Tamae, was very kind and helpful.
Since we were in the water for a long time, our bodies got cold. Renting a wetsuit was a good decision, but we didn't take it off when we returned to the boat, and we ended up freezing. It would have been better to take off the suit and wrap ourselves in towels once we got out. The hot chocolate they handed out was soothing for our chilled bodies.
I thought we would have to pay for the photos the guide was taking, but to my pleasant surprise, they sent the data directly to our phones right away.
If you rent a car, the meeting location is easy to find, so you won't have any trouble. Above all, the experience made the tour price feel very reasonable. If you come to the Big Island, you should definitely try this!
サンセットから始まるツアーです。夕日はすごい綺麗です!
マンタには絶対触れない‼️事を念を押され、その他説明を受けて海へダイブ、最初の数分は見られなくて、今日はハズレなのかなぁ〜なんて思ったらいきなり目の前に現れる。何回も旋回して目の前にも現れてくれるし、一回だけじゃなく何回も来てくれて2匹が列組んで来たり絶対に触れてはいけないと言われましたが、主人の身体にマンタの方から触れて大興奮です。日本人ガイドのタマエさんがとても親切で助かりました。
海に入っている時間が長いので身体が冷えます。ウェットスーツをレンタルして良かったけど、船に戻っても脱がなかった私達は冷え切ってしまいました。上がったらスーツは脱いでタオルにくるまっていれば良かったです。冷えた身体に配られたホットチョコはしみました。
ガイドさんが撮影していたから有料で買わされるんだろうなぁ〜と思ってましたが、データを携帯にすぐに送ってくれて、嬉しい驚きでした。
レンタカー借りていれば現地集合も場所もわかりやすいので困りません。
何よりツアー代金を安価に思わせる内容だったです。是非ハワイ島に来たら体験して下さい‼️
It's recommended to wear a swimsuit, and it's better to rent a wetsuit for $10 per person. If you don't see a manta ray, you can retry for free, so it's best to participate with some flexibility.
水着は着用して参加、ウェットスーツはレンタルした方がよいです。1人10ドル
もし、マンタが見られなかった場合には無料でリトライ出来るそうなので、余裕を持って参加した方が良いです。
The manta ray came right up close, almost within reach. But I held back; I mustn't touch it. It was a dream-like hour.
直ぐそこまでマンタが寄ってきて
手が届きそう。
でも我慢ガマン、触っちゃだめです。
夢の様な1時間でした。
Planned this trip for over a year to go to Hawaii and all my boy would talk about was swimming with the dolphins. So for his 9th birthday I gave him the best birthday gift ever is what he told me with the biggest hug I’ve ever gotten from him.
Make sure you give yourself extra time for parking.
Incredible day with an excellent crew for a fabulous day of boating on the Big Island of Hawaii! The crew was fantastic and so informative!
I experienced it on May 7, 2025.
1. I was very satisfied with the location, the pilot, and the staff. I highly recommend it. 100 points.
2. Since my seat was on the left side, all the highlights were on the right side of the journey. The aircraft blocked my view, and I couldn't take the photos I wanted, which was disappointing. I requested the pilot to make a turn, but it was only accommodated once. Minus 40 points.
2025年5月7日体験しました。
1、体感は、ロケーション、パイロット、スタッフのみなさんには大満足でした。
おすすめです。100点
2、席が左サイドだった為、見所は全行程右サイドで、隣りの人越し、機体が邪魔になり、せっかくのロケーションが写真も思うように撮れず、心が折れましたよ
パイロットに旋回をリクエストしたがその1回切りの対応でした。
マイナス40点。
The front row seats are the best!
前例の席が最高ですよ。
We were pre-jittered, but for no reason as this was the calmest experience I could of imagined!
We went snorkeling and saw turtles! It was nice to have a guide to show and teach us. We had a great time!
I was able to see manta rays up close, even more than I had expected. It was colder than I thought, and I got seasick, so I felt a bit unwell, but it all became a good memory.
思っていた以上にマンタを近くで見ることができました。思っていたより寒く、船酔いをしたので体調的にはしんどかったですがそれも含めて良い思い出になりました。
The enthusiasm from our private guide was fabulous. She was very sensitive to the 6/7 and the 5 yr olds reactions and adjusted to make the experience so so special.
A remarkable experience.
I was the only Japanese person participating, but I had a great time! Snacks and soft drinks are free. The leaf was just average.
参加した中で日本人は私だけでしたが、楽しめました!スナック菓子とソフトドリンク無料です。リーフはまぁ普通ですね( * ॑꒳ ॑*)
A basic level of English is necessary. It might be tough if you can't swim.
最低限の英語力は必要ですね。泳ぎができないとツラいかも知れません。
A little relaxing and adventure. Crew was very friendly and fun. Always felt safe in and out of the water. Meals were good. Would definitely recommend and we would go again!
Thanks so much for joining us and taking the time to share your experience! We are stoked to know that you felt safe, that you enjoyed the service and that you'll be recommending us! Until we meet again; we wish you all of the best!
we were nervous at first swimming at night, but we had a wonderful time and would do it again!
Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abundant and beautiful.
Highly recommend this tour above others.
It was my first time on a helicopter, and it was exciting. The pilot provided explanations in Japanese, which was helpful. Well, since it was volcanic activity, it couldn't be helped, but I didn't get to see the red lava of Kilauea. Also, it wasn't a landing tour to the waterfall, but I was hoping to see it, so I was a bit disappointed.
ヘリコプターの初搭乗なこともありますが、エキサイティングでした。パイロットさんが日本語でも解説してくれたので、助かりました。まあ、火山活動なので仕方ないですが、キラウエアの赤い溶岩は見られませんでした。あと、滝への着陸ツアーではありませんが、見られると思っていたので少し残念です。
I think it would be better if it were the passenger seat. When someone outside the group rides in the co-pilot seat, their clothing and behavior can affect the comfort and visibility for the people in
やはり助手席だったらと思います。グループ外の人がパイロット助手席に同乗した場合、その人の服装、振る舞いで、後席の人は快適性、外の見易さに影響アリです。ガイダンス通り暗めの服装をして欲しいです。
The explanations are in English, so it's tough with limited language skills, but I managed somehow (^ - ^)
Anyway, the dolphins are adorable!
Playing, swimming, and feeding them was a valuable experience.
説明は英語なので、半端な語力では辛いけど、まあ、なんとかなります(^-^)
とにかく、イルカはかわいいです!
一緒に遊び、泳ぎ、エサやり。貴重な体験でした。
Even if you're not very good at English, you should challenge yourself. You'll manage somehow. If you care about dolphins and closely observe the instructor's actions, you'll understand where it's oka
多少、英語が苦手でもチャレンジすべきです。なんとかなります。イルカを大事に思い、インストラクターの動作をよく見れば触って良いところがわかります。
Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a positive experience. All ages can do this experience. We saw humpback whales on the boat ride to snorkeling and a pod of dolphins joined us in the bay while snorkeling. It was a very fun experience and I would highly recommend it.
Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
Such an amazing experience! The handlers were well educated on the dolphins and it was great
Please book this experience! It is well worth it
Excellent trainers really made it a personalized experience for everyone!
I was prepared for everything to be in English, but the speaking speed was fast and it was hard to hear due to the sound of the waves, so it was quite challenging to understand. Despite that, the crew members were very kind and listened to my broken English questions. It was an interesting experience to ride in a traditional canoe. I was also glad to see several mantas!
全て英語なのは覚悟の上でしたが、話すスピード早い&波の音でよく聞こえないので理解するのがなかなか大変でした。そんななかでも、つたない英語の質問を聞いてくれたり親切にしてくださってクルーの方はとても良い方でした。
伝統的なカヌーにも乗れて面白い体験でした。
マンタも何匹も見れて良かったです!
If you can't swim and don't understand English, I recommend a tour where you can speak Japanese. If you can swim, you'll be fine just by watching and imitating!
泳げない&英語がわからない人は日本語が話せるツアーの方をおすすめします。
泳げるなら見よう見まねでできるので、大丈夫です!
Our experience on the boat was fantastic! The vessel was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The service was exceptional—staff members were attentive, frequently checking in to offer drinks and clear dishes. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend it!
Thanks so much for joining us and the five star review! We hope your travels have you visiting us again in the near future.
My family had a wonderful experience! we saw plnety of rays even my wife and son from the boat.