Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Perhaps it was the season of March, but we encountered a pod of mother and baby whales. Two and a half hours passed in the blink of an eye.
3月という季節がよかったせいかクジラの親子の群れに遭遇。2時間半があっという間に過ぎました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/12 |
Reviewed by: おおつか
This was my first time participating and I went alone. Before going, I was a bit anxious about attending by myself, but the guide, Mr. Yamamoto, was very entertaining, and the tour was fantastic! On the day of the tour, the rainbow was stunning, and since the stargazing was conducted at a location conveniently close to the summit, there were no clouds obscuring the stars at all. Mr. Yamamoto's knowledge about Hawaii is incredible! (By the way, he mentioned that people observing at the Onitsuka Center that day couldn't see well due to the clouds.) The sunset at the summit was different from other tours, as they provided us with warm clothing, gloves, and knit hats, which made me very satisfied. Next time, I definitely want to join this tour with friends and family.
初参加で一人参加でした。
行く前は1人で参加する事に少々不安でしたが、ガイドをしていただいた山本さんがとても面白く、ツアーは最高でした!
当日は虹が最高に見え天体観測もこちらのツアーだけは頂上に程よく近い場所で行った為に、雲で星が隠れるような事は一切無かったです。
しかし山本さんのハワイに関する知識はすごい!!
(ちなみにこの日オニツカセンターで観測された人は雲で良く見えなかったとしきりにおっしゃっていました。)
頂上でのサンセットは、他のツアーと違い、上下の防寒具や手袋・ニット帽まで貸し出ししていただいたので、大変満足です。
今度は友達や家族と是非このツアーに参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/05 |
Reviewed by: ママです
I finally went to the stargazing event I had wanted to attend for a long time. It was absolutely wonderful!! The night sky was cold, but it felt like I was watching a planetarium show. The stars in Hawaii are beautiful, but the view from the mountaintop is something else entirely. I'm really glad I participated.
前々から行きたかった星空観測へ行ってきました。もうとてもよかったです!!星空は寒かったけどプラネタリウムを見ているようでした。ハワイ島は星がきれいに見えるけど、山頂から見る星空は別物です。本当に参加してよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
February is said to be the best season for whale watching, but on the day I boarded, I was only able to catch a glimpse of them from a distance a few times, which was a bit disappointing. The cruise itself had a sense of openness and a nice atmosphere. I was also relieved that I didn't experience any seasickness and was able to relax during the trip.
2月は鯨のベストシーズンとのことでしたが、乗船した日は数回、遠目でようやく確認する位でしか見れなかったのがちょっと残念でした。
クルーズ自体は開放感があり、雰囲気もよかったです。
心配していた船酔いもなく、くつろいだ時間をすごすことができました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/04 |
Reviewed by: ハートヒーリング
Even someone like me, who isn't very good at English conversation, was able to enjoy it fully. I recommend arriving a little early and lining up in front of the entrance, as you can get a good spot closer to the front. The food is also plentiful. Towards the end, the sea breeze can feel quite cold, so it's a good idea to bring a jacket. I think couples should not be shy and dance together. On the first night after arriving in Hawaii, you might feel sleepy at first, but your energy will quickly rise, so I recommend seeing it in the first half.
あまり英会話が出来ない私でも、充分楽しむことが出来ました。少し早めに行き、入口前で並ぶと、結構、前の方で見れるのでお薦めいたします。料理も充実しています。最後の方は、海風が冷たく感じてくるので、上着を持参するといいですよ。ぜひカップルの方は恥ずかしがらずに、一緒踊るといいと思いますよ。ハワイ島着いた初日の夜は眠いかと思いまずか、一気にテンション上がるから、前半に見る事をお薦め致します。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/25 |
Reviewed by: ちい
Shortly after setting sail,
"Wait? Were they already here?"
Right next to the boat, there were three dolphins and two whales.
There was no time to eat snacks.
I wonder if the whales in Hawaii are not very cautious?
They didn't seem to leave the side of the boat, and for a while, they were waving their fins,
as if they were waving at us...
During the two-hour cruise, we encountered whales quite frequently.
It's said that once they dive, they can hold their breath for about 20 minutes.
We spotted them spouting water and moved quickly towards them.
We kept approaching and stopping the engine repeatedly...
That day, perhaps because we encountered so many whales,
by the end, everyone seemed to be getting a bit bored.
Those who participated the day before said they only saw one whale from a distance.
The weather was nice that day, and I think we were lucky,
but I’m really glad I got to see so many whales on this boat.
Personally, I was out on the deck so much that I got sunburned,
and before I knew it, I had taken over 100 pictures with my digital camera.
Chasing after the whales was such a fun time!
The view of the Big Island from the sea was also wonderful.
出航してまもなく
「えっ?もういたの?」
船のすぐ側に、いるかが3頭。くじらが2頭。
スナックフードを食べている暇もありません。
ハワイの鯨は警戒心が無いのかな?
船の側を離れる様子も無く、しばらくムナビレを振ったりして
その様子は、まるで手を振ってくれているかのよう・・・
その後も、2時間のクルーズの間、かなりの確率で
鯨に遭遇。
一度、海に沈むと20分は息が続くと言われる鯨さん。
潮を吹いているのを見つけては、高速で移動。
近づいては、エンジンを止めての繰り返し・・・
この日は、あまりにも、鯨に遭遇したせいか
最後の方には、皆さん、飽きてきたかも。
前日に、参加した方々は1回だけ遠くに観たそうです。
この日は、お天気もよく、きっと運も良かったのだとは
思いますが、たくさんの鯨に出会えて
この船に乗ってよかったです。
個人的には、日焼けするくらい甲板に出ずっぱりで
デジカメ画像は、気が付いたら100枚を越えていました。
夢中で鯨を追いかけた時間、楽しかったです!
海から見る、ハワイ島の風景も素敵でした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/24 |
Reviewed by: TM
I couldn't forget the beauty of the stars I saw on Maui, so I participated in hopes of seeing them on the Big Island as well... However, while the weather was nice, it turns out that seeing a sky full of stars depends on more than just the weather. That was disappointing. The sunset was beautiful.
以前、マウイ島で見た星の美しさが忘れられずハワイ島でも、と期待して参加しました。。。が、天気は良かったけれど、満天の星が見られるのはお天気だけではないのですね。それが残念でした。
サンセットはキレイでした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/21 |
Reviewed by: パパ
If you're going to the Big Island, I definitely recommend visiting Mauna Kea. While Kilauea and the lava are impressive, the experience of watching the sunset and stargazing from the summit of Mauna Kea is truly moving. Seeing the sunset sink into the sea of clouds gives you chills. You can even see the shadow of the Earth. During stargazing, you can see an incredible number of stars like never before. They explain about artificial satellites, shooting stars, and your own constellations. If possible, it's good to check the moon phase before you go. It seems that a full moon can reduce visibility. You can find out the moon phase here: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/qpon/b/java103.htm. The bento from Masashi Nature School is just as good as other companies' bento, and they even include miso soup. Also, they are the only ones that provide warm clothing all the way down to pants. Other people looked cold. I definitely want to participate again next time.
ハワイ島に行かれる方、必ずマウナケアまで行かれたほうがいいと思いますよ。キラウエアや溶岩もすごいですが、感動といったらマウナケア山頂 サンセット&星空観測です。あの雲海に沈む夕日を見ると感動で震えが出てきます。地球の影も見えました。星空観測も今まで見たこともないような数の星を見ることができます。人工衛星や流れ星、自分の星座といろいろ説明してくれます。できれば月齢を調べていくといいですよ。満月だと半減するそうです。月齢は(半角で打ってください) http://www.ne.jp/asahi/qpon/b/java103.htm でわかります。マサシネイチャースクールのお弁当はほかの会社のお弁当と比べてもみそ汁もありまけてません。また防寒着もズボンまであるのはここだけでした。ほかのところの人たちは寒そうでした。また、次回も参加したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Mary Liz
I flew from Honolulu to Hilo early for trip which was scheduled for 8:30 AM. We were delayed starting by about one hour for other guests who took a later flight. My main reason for this tour was to see the volcano. Because of air quality, the observation area was closed. Because of cloud cover, we could not see the top of the volcano. We were able to visit the National Park Visitors Center which was worthwhile.
The tour guide was just fair. We visited several commercial sites.
He tried to make up for the closing of the observation area by stopping at other volcanoes in the park & a lava tube.
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/03 |
Reviewed by: MINO
I just returned from the Big Island of Hawaii.
This time of year coincides with the arrival of humpback whales, so whether you join other ocean tours or a circumnavigation of the island, you can see the whales jumping.
However, this cruise features the whales, allowing you to see them jumping up close and watch several of them playing!
I found myself so captivated by the whales that I could only take distant photos, but my friend who was with me captured some great videos!
Since everyone on the cruise shares the goal of seeing the whales, conversations flow freely regardless of nationality.
As with any tour, I always believe that not being afraid to make mistakes and approaching others with a smile is the key to enjoying your travels.
Water, juice, snacks, and fruit are complimentary. Cocktails and alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed at the onboard bar.
ハワイ島から帰国したばかりです。
この時期はザトウクジラが来る時期にちょうどあたっていた
ということで、他の海のツアーに参加しても
島一周に参加してもクジラのジャンプは観る事ができます。
でも、このクルーズはクジラにフィーチャーしていくので
間近でクジラのジャンプ、数頭が遊んでいるところを
みることができますよ!
私はついクジラに見とれていて、写真は遠くに
ちょっと写っているようなものしかとれませんでしたが
一緒にいた友人は、ムービーでしっかりとってました!
参加者の目的はクジラをみることで一緒なので
クルーズ中は国籍関係なく話が盛り上がります。
どんなツアーでもそうですが、間違える事をおそれないで
自分から話しかけたり、笑顔でいることが
旅行を楽しくする秘訣だといつも思います。
水とジュース、おつまみやフルーツはフリー。
カクテルやアルコールドリンクは船内のバーで
楽しむことができます。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The Body Glove boat is a very nice vessel, and I felt really excited the moment I saw it at the Kailua Pier. Once on board, we set off right away. The boat had a buffet with cupcakes, croissants, fruits, and soft drinks. The first floor had sofa seating, while the second floor was a deck, and we chose to sit on the first floor.
About five minutes after departure, the boat stopped. An announcement was made that we would be searching for whales. After about 20 minutes of anchoring, we spotted a whale spouting in the distance, and the boat hurried towards it. However, because the boat was large, we couldn't get too close, and by the time we arrived, the whale had already submerged.
It was a bit frustrating. Once a whale surfaces, it reportedly reappears after about 20 minutes, so we kept waiting, chasing, waiting again, and chasing again. While this might be good for families or beginners, we (in our 20s) found it to be a bit lacking in excitement.
ボディグローブ号はとても素敵な船で、カイルア桟橋で船を見た瞬間はとてもワクワクしました。
乗船すると、すぐに出発。船にはカップケーキやクロワッサン、フルーツやソフトドリンクなどがバイキング形式で置いてありました。1階はソファー席、2階はデッキになっており、私達は1階に座りました。
出発して5分ほどたつとすぐに船がストップ。ここで、鯨を探します。とのアナウンスが入りました。20分ほど停泊すると遠くで鯨の潮吹きする姿を発見、急いでそちらへと船が進みます。
ですが、船が大きいため近くまでは寄れず、向かっている途中に鯨は潜ってしまい近づいた頃には見られませんでした。
少しもどかしい感じでした。鯨は1度海上に姿を現すと次は20分後とのことで、20分ほど待って、追いかける、また待って、追いかける。その繰り返しでした。
ファミリーや初心者の方には良いのかもしれませんが、私達(20代)には物足りないと感じるアクティビティでした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family. The Body Glove boat was very clean, and the seats were spacious, which was great. We departed from Kailua Pier and after about 10 minutes, we stopped to look for whales. When we spotted a spout, we moved closer. This repeated for about two hours. It was nice to enjoy at a leisurely pace since we had children with us.
On the boat, there was an all-you-can-eat selection of pastries, cupcakes, and fruits, along with various drinks (soft drinks only). Alcoholic beverages started at $4. While searching for whales, we enjoyed eating and drinking on the sofa, and when a whale was spotted, there would be an announcement to go see it.
However, because the boat was large, even when we found a whale, we couldn't get too close, which was a bit disappointing. Along the way, we also encountered a pod of dolphins. The dolphins were friendly and came close, which was moving. I think it's a great experience for families with small children or older adults.
ファミリーで参加しました。
ボディグローブ号はとても綺麗で、座席もゆったりとしていて非常に良かったです。
カイルア桟橋を出発し、10分くらいしたところで停泊し、クジラを探します。潮吹きしている場所を発見すると、そこへ移動。
2時間程度その繰り返しでした。子供がいたので、ゆったりと楽しめて良かったです。
船の中では、ペストリーやカップケーキ、フルーツが食べ放題で、飲み物も色々ありました。(ソフトドリンクのみ)アルコール類は$4からでした。クジラを探している間は、ソファーでそれらを飲み食いして楽しみ、クジラが発見されたら館内放送が入るので、見に行く。といった感じです。
ただ、船が大きいためクジラを発見しても、あまり近くまでは寄れず、少し遠目で見る感じで残念でした。
途中イルカの群れにも会いました。イルカは人なつっこく、近くまで寄ってきてくれて、感動しました。
小さいお子さんのいるファミリーもしくは、年配の方には良いと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/20 |
Reviewed by: マスタン
Since we didn't have a rental car, we participated in this tour with transportation included. It took about 45 minutes to get from our hotel to the meeting point, and we were dropped off just before the port, so we needed to walk to the Body Glove boat. The crew was at the reception, and you can check in by saying your name. As mentioned in other posts, the crew does not understand Japanese at all. I also speak very little English, but they provide a Japanese sheet with important information and emergency signals, so it's okay if you don't understand the English explanations. Since I have poor eyesight, they lent me prescription snorkeling goggles. I didn't understand everything in English, but since I participated in January, it was whale watching season, not dolphin watching. It was a great deal because you could snorkel and see whales. Although the sea was calm, it was still open ocean, so those prone to seasickness should take precautions. They do provide emergency assistance, but I think you need to be capable of managing your own snorkeling. Regarding transportation, the pickup was over an hour after the cruise ended, so I think it's fine to explore the nearby shops. I believe this is an activity that offers a unique experience that can only be enjoyed on the Big Island.
当方レンタカーがなかった為送迎つきのこちらに参加いたしました。
滞在ホテルより集合場所までは45分くらい、港の手前で下ろされるため、ボディーグローブ号まで歩いていく必要はあります。クルーが受付をしているので名前を言えばチェックインできます。投稿にあるとおりクルーに日本語はまったく通じません。当方も英語はほとんどしゃべれませんが、注意事項、危険時の合図などは日本語のシートを出してくれるので英語の説明がわからなくても大丈夫です。目が悪いのでめがねをかけていたら度つきの水中グラスも貸してくれました。また英語のためわからなかったのですが当方の参加した一月は鯨が来るシーズンのためイルカではなくホエールウオッチングでした。シュノーケリングもでき鯨も見れることでお得ではありました。穏やかとはいえ外洋なので波はあるので船酔いするかたは対策が必要です。また緊急時の対応はしてくれますが自己管理でシュノーケリングできる能力は必要とみます。送迎のほうですが迎えはクルージング終了後一時間以上もあったので周辺のお店を散策してもいいと思います。ビッグアイランドでしか味わえない体験ができるアクテビティだと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/20 |
Reviewed by: kentarou
On the Body Glove, for a while after departure, we watched people having breakfast with soft drinks and light snacks while we were already full and just had some water... When the engine stopped, we focused our eyes and there they were! We were able to see spouts and breaching clearly. We moved several times and were able to see them one after another; it really felt like there were so many whales coming to Hawaii. We had a wonderful half-day.
ボディーグローブ号、出港からしばらくはソフトドリンクと軽食で朝食をとる人たちを横目に満腹の我々はお水をいたただいてしばし・・・。エンジンがとまったので目をこらしていると、出てきました!潮吹き、ブリーチング、しっかり見ることが出来ました。何度も移動しながら次々と見られ、本当にたくさんの鯨がハワイにきているのが実感出来ました。
楽しい半日を過ごしました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/18 |
Reviewed by: HACO
I walked excitedly to the Kailua Pier. I was really worried about whether we would see whales after boarding, but they appeared one after another, and I was thrilled. I was also able to see a mother and baby whale, and it was especially cute when the baby whale flicked its tail a couple of times while diving. It was a great experience. Thank you very much.
カイルア桟橋までわくわく歩きました。
乗船してからも本当に鯨が見えるのか心配でしたが、次々に現れ感激しました。
親子鯨も見ることが出来、特に赤ちゃん鯨が潜るときに尾を2,3回振るところがかわいかったです。
良い体験ができました。有り難うございました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The whale watching season has just begun, and I was worried about whether I would be able to see any whales, but I was able to see about three spouting and their tails perfectly.
Along the way, a pod of dolphins passed by, and dolphins welcomed us at the port, which was also adorable.
The captain and the staff provided a lot of explanations, but since my English skills are lacking, I couldn't catch everything. If there are more people, it seems that a Japanese guide will accompany us, but with fewer people, we can freely use the deck of the boat, which is also appealing.
The view of the town of Kona, the airport, and the mountains from the sea was beautiful. If it's high season, I wonder if I could see more whales up close. Next time, I want to improve my English skills and participate again.
ホエールウォッチングシーズンが始まったばかりで鯨を見ることが出来るか不安でしたが、ばっちり三頭ほど潮吹きや尻尾を見ることが出来ました。
途中、イルカの群れが近くを通過、港でもイルカがお出迎え、これも可愛かったです。
船長以下、スタッフの方がたくさん解説してくれていたのですが、英語力の無い私では全部は聞き取れませんでした。人数が多ければ日本語ガイドの方が付いてくれるようですが、少なければ少ないなりに船のデッキを自由に使えるので、これも捨てがたい。
海から見えるコナの町、空港、山もきれいでした。
ハイシーズンならもっとたくさん、そして近くで鯨を見ることが出来るかな。次回は英語力を高めてまた参加してみたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/13 |
Reviewed by: ウクレレじじい
The staff provided a detailed explanation of the history of Hawaii Island in English, which was a great opportunity for my wife, who is currently learning English, to hear native speech. However, I was disappointed that I could hardly understand it. The Hawaiian cocktail "Mai Tai" served on board was fruity and had a pleasant taste.
I was very satisfied to be able to listen to live performances by musicians after purchasing a ukulele, as I had become fascinated with it. The pleasant breeze matched perfectly with the Hawaiian atmosphere.
The dinner included many local Hawaiian dishes and was delicious, but I felt that the variety was limited for the price. As the sun sets, the temperature drops significantly, so I recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt.
スタッフが英語でハワイ島の歴史を詳しく説明してくれ、英語学習中の家内にとっては、ネイティブの英語を聞く良い機会でした。しかし、私はほとんど聞き取れず残念でした。船内で振る舞われるハワイアンカクテル「マイタイ」は、フルーティで口当たりが良かったです。
私は、ウクレレに夢中でハワイのウクレレを購入してからツアーに参加しましたが、ミュージシャンの生の演奏を聴くことができて、とても満足でした。心地よい風にハワイアンがぴったりあっていました。
ディナーの料理はハワイの郷土料理なども多くておいしかったのですが、値段の割には品数が少なかったと感じました。
日が沈む頃になると随分気温が下がります。長袖を持って行かれることをお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/09 |
Reviewed by: MAO PAPA
This time, I participated with my daughter. My wife passed this time because she gets seasick. We were handed a video camera and set sail.
As soon as we left the dock, we were welcomed by dolphins. My daughter was completely captivated. I felt the pressure to capture the moment on video, and I struggled greatly.
After a while, there was an announcement in English about spotting a spout (probably). No matter how hard I looked, I couldn't see it. My daughter seemed to find it and was overjoyed. Finally, I spotted it too, but as for the video and camera...
After that, we were able to see several spouts and even some jumps.
Upon returning to the port, I reported to my wife that we saw whales. As for the quality of the video and camera...
今回娘と二人で参加。
妻は、船酔いがするので今回はパス。
ビデオとカメラを渡され出港。
桟橋を外れすぐにいるかのお出迎え。
娘は、首ったけ。
ビデオをとらなくては、プレッシャーに弱いPAPA大苦戦。
しばらくして潮吹を発見したとの英語のアナウンス(多分)。
目を皿にしても見えない。
娘は見つけたようで大喜び。
ようやくPAPAも発見するもビデオ・カメラは、、、。
その後数回にわたり潮吹きそしてジャンプも見られました。
帰港して妻に鯨見れたとの報告。
ビデオ・カメラの出来は、、、。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I boarded the ship on the morning of New Year's Day in 2010. I tried not to get my hopes up too much, knowing that it wasn't guaranteed to see them, so I was really happy when I did. We moved the ship to several spots, turned off the engine, and waited for the whales to appear, and I was able to see them multiple times. The tense, expectant atmosphere while waiting for the whales, the surprise and excitement when they finally appeared—it was thrilling. It seems that this year, the whales showed up earlier than usual, so I was very lucky.
2010年の元日の午前中に乗船しました。必ず見ることができるわけではない、と期待しすぎないようにしていたので、見ることができてすごくうれしかったです。何箇所か船を移動してはエンジンを切ってクジラが現れるのを待ち、何度も見ることができました。クジラを待つ間のしんとした期待のこもった空気、現れたときの驚き、感激。興奮しますよ。今年はクジラが現れのが早かったらしく、とてもラッキーだったそうです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/06 |
Reviewed by: akky
This was the only optional tour I booked during my first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Our guide, Shinya, really energized everyone on the bus, making it enjoyable and keeping us engaged. I was a bit worried about altitude sickness, but I managed to get through it without feeling too unwell.
The weather was surprisingly good for this time of year, and the temperature wasn't too low, allowing for great observations.
Recommendations:
- Dress warmly. They do provide outerwear, but it can still get cold after a long time, so it's best to go fully prepared, including a hat.
- Don't forget to bring water and some sweet snacks like chocolate. While water is provided, I think it's a good idea to bring your own as well.
I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
初めてのハワイ島旅行で、唯一申し込んだオプショナルツアーでした。
ガイドの「しんやさん」が、バスの中の皆を盛り上げてくれて、飽きずに楽しむことができました。高山病の配慮もしてくれて、ちょっと心配していたのですがそれ程不調にならずに過ごせました。
この時期にしては!?天気も良くて気温もそれ程低くなくいい状態での観測ができました。
おススメ
?暖かい格好をしていく事
※上下防寒具は貸していただけますが、やっぱり長時間は寒いですので帽子も含めて完全防備で行ったほうがいいです。
?水分とチョコレートなどの甘いものの持参を忘れずに。
※水はついていますが、持参していくといいと思います。
また機会があったら参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/04 |
Reviewed by: たかる
This was my first visit to the Big Island for our honeymoon. My husband, who usually doesn't have many requests for trips, had one wish: he wanted to visit the mountain with the observatory if we were going to Hawaii! To fulfill that wish, I booked the Mauna Kea summit tour with Masashi.
As a result, my husband was extremely satisfied! Although he usually doesn't talk much, on the way back, he was sitting next to the guide and chatting away, which made me happy to see how much he enjoyed it. I believe this was all thanks to the guide, who took great care of the participants' health and provided warm clothing. Thank you very much!!!
The sunset at the summit and the stargazing a little further down were perfect for honeymooners, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
I had done my homework by reading experience reports (I wore Heattech and brought a fleece and scarf), so we were able to fully enjoy both activities. If you want to make the most of this tour, it's best to dress appropriately.
Dinner was around 4:30 PM, and we returned to the hotel around 9:30 to 10 PM, so I recommend preparing a light snack the day before.
Stargazing can vary depending on the season, time, and moon phase, so this is a tour I would love to visit again multiple times. Thank you!
ハネムーンで初めてのハワイ島訪問でした。
旅行に関してあまりリクエストのない夫でしたが、ハワイ島に行くなら天文台のある山に行きたい!という唯一の願いを叶えるため、マサシのマウナケア山頂ツアーに申し込みました。
結果、夫は大満足!
普段口数は少ないのに、帰りのバスではガイドさんの隣席でいろいろ話を聞いたりして、よっぽど楽しかったんだとこちらまで嬉しくなりました。
それも全て、参加者へのきっちりした体調管理や温かい防寒着を貸してくださったガイドさんのおかげだと思います。
ありがとうございました!!!
山頂での夕日、そして少し下へ降りての星空観測はムード満点でハネムーナーにもぴったりでした♪
体験談を読んだりして事前準備(ヒートテックを着込み、フリースとマフラーを持って行きました)をしっかりしていたので、どちらもたっぷり時間をかけて楽しめました。このツアーを堪能したい方は、万全の恰好で行ったほうがいいですよ。
晩ご飯のお弁当が4時半ごろ、ホテルに帰るのが9時半から10時ごろとなるので、ちょっとした夜食を前日に用意しておくこともお勧めします。
星空観測は季節や時間、月齢などで見え方が変わるので、また何度も訪れたいと思うツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/04 |
Reviewed by: MIDORI
I participated in the tour on December 20th. That morning, an incredible thunderstorm suddenly appeared on the Big Island, bringing hail and knocking down trees, making it a very rare weather day.
Unfortunately, due to the storm, we experienced a phenomenon where 30 cm of snow fell in just 30 minutes, which led to road closures, preventing us from reaching the summit. However, thanks to our guide Shinya's entertaining Yoshimoto-style talk, we were able to enjoy the tour in the vehicle without a moment of silence and had a great time!
Of course, we also made sure to observe the starry sky from a high point on the mountain, where Shinya provided fascinating explanations of the countless stars.
Since we couldn't see a moonbow this time, I hope to challenge myself to spot one during my next visit to the Big Island, aiming for a full moon.
Shinya, please continue to provide fun tours with your Yoshimoto-style talks. I look forward to seeing beautiful photos as well!
12月20日のツアーに参加させていただきました。当日午前中は凄まじいサンダーストームが突如ハワイ島に出現し、ヒョウが降ったり、木がなぎ倒されたりで、大変珍しい気象の日でありました。
残念ながらそのストームにより30分で30cmもの雪が降る、という現象が発生し、ロードクローズとなってしまったため山頂まで行くことはできませんでしたが、ガイドのしんやさんの吉本トークでツアー車中に笑いが途切れることはなく大変楽しく過ごさせていただくことができました!
もちろん、目的の星空観測もできるだけ山の高い位置で、としっかり配慮していただいて満天の星を面白く解説していただけました。
今回はムーンボーは見ることができませんでしたから、次回ハワイ島を訪れる機会があったら満月の狙ってムーンボー確認に挑戦したいと思っています。
しんやさん、これからも吉本トークで楽しいツアーを続けてください。きれいな写真にも期待しています。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was honestly worried about whether I would be able to see them in the wild, but I was able to see them up close, even more than I imagined, and it was incredibly moving.
I don't think I could ever see wild whales that close in my everyday life.
It was a very precious experience.
Although we were supposed to see whales, I was lucky to also spot dolphins.
The food on the boat was only mentioned as snacks and drinks in advance, but there were quite stylish light meals and drinks, and I was satisfied with the service.
It might be a good idea to check the meeting point and hotel location in advance. Depending on the situation, a shuttle service might be cheaper. We were far from the hotel and took a taxi, which ended up costing quite a bit...
That's the only regret I have.
However, I think the experience was so amazing that it overshadowed that, so I have no regrets.
I would definitely like to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
野生なので見れるかどうか、正直不安でしたが、想像以上に間近で見ることが出来て、凄く感動しました。
普段、見ることは全くない、野生のクジラをあんな間近で
見ることは出来ないと思います。
非常に貴重な体験でした。
クジラと言いつつ、ちゃっかり、イルカも見れてラッキーでした。
船内の食事も、スナックとドリンクとしか事前に書いて無かったのですが、結構お洒落な感じの軽食とドリンクがあって
サービス面でも満足しました。
集合場所とホテルの場所は事前にチェックしておいた方が良いかもです。場合によっては、送迎ありのほうが安くなる場合もあります。
自分らは、ホテルから遠く、タクシーで行ったのですが、相当な料金が掛かってしまいました。。。
それだけが悔やまれます。
が、そんな事も吹き飛ぶくらいの体験が出来たと思いますので後悔はないです。
また、ハワイに行った時には、ぜひ参加したいですね。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had such a great time seeing lots of whales and learning lots about them too. Great crew, super friendly and very knowledgeable.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Yano Moriyama
I hope that everyone who goes to Hawaii gets a chance to participate in this tour since it was one of the best tours I went to when I was in the Big Island in Hawaii. The captain went on a great route in the water to see many places and we saw whales which was the best part of the day. If you go to Hawaii and the Bid Island, I say you should get to this tour. I want to go again!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: ハネムーナー
I saw a sunset from an elevation much higher than Mount Fuji, and such a beautiful starry sky for the first time in my life! I was extremely satisfied.
The sky was clear with no moon, allowing me to fully enjoy the wonderful transition from dusk to night. I was worried about the cold, but the wind at the summit was unusually weak that day. My hands and feet got cold, but thanks to my warm clothing, I was able to endure being outside for a long time.
Our guide, Shinya, was knowledgeable about stars and the Big Island of Hawaii, and he shared many fascinating stories. I definitely want to go on the same tour again someday to see the amazing sky views.
富士山よりもずっと高い標高からの夕焼けと、あんなに美しい星空は、生まれて初めて見ました!大満足です。
スッキリ晴れて月もなかったので、夕暮れ~夜の素晴らしい空を、存分に楽しむことができました。
寒さを心配していましたが、当日の山頂は珍しく風が弱く、手足は冷たくなりましたが、長時間外にいても防寒着のおかげで絶えることができました。
担当ガイドのしんやさんは、星のことも、ハワイ島のことも、博識で、大変興味深い話を沢山してくださいました。是非またいつか、同じツアーで、素晴らしい空の景色を見に行きたいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Although I was unable to see the long-awaited sunset due to the clouds, I was still deeply moved by the ever-changing sunlight (I even got to see the "angel's ladder"), the majestic mountains, and the starry sky. When I gaze at the sunset from Japan, I can't help but think that someone else is probably watching the same sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea... I would love to visit again next year.
雲があったため、残念ながら念願の夕日を見ることはできませんでしたが、それでも刻々と変わっていく太陽光(天使のはしごも見ることができました)、雄大な山、そして満点の星空に触れることができ、本当に感動を頂きました。日本から夕日を眺めると、今日も誰かがマウナケアの山頂から同じ夕日を見ているんだろうな・・・なんて考えてしまいます。来年、また訪れたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We were blessed with great weather, making it the best tour. Dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center turned into a fun hiking experience thanks to the lovely weather. The sunset was more beautiful than I imagined. Thanks to the staff's attentive service, I was able to fully enjoy the summit of Mauna Kea without experiencing any altitude sickness.
お天気に恵まれたので最高のツアーなりました。
オニヅカビジターセンターでの夕食も良い御天気のおかげで楽しいハイキングのようになりました。
サンセットは想像以上に美しかったです。
スタッフの人のきめ細かい対応のおかげで高山病にも全くならずにマウナケア山頂を満喫できました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Sharon Hallam
My husband and I had a wonderful time. The staff and crew were great, and the food was very good. Had a wonderful time! would do it again!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/16 |
Reviewed by: 辻堂スポーツ
It seems that the weather was rough for Hawaii, and we couldn't see the sunset from the summit, but the staff stayed until the last moment. After that, we received detailed explanations while using telescopes for stargazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed the star-filled sky.
ハワイにしては天候が荒れていたようで、山頂からのサンセットは見ることができませんでしが、スタッフの方はギリギリまで粘ってくれました。
その後は、望遠鏡を使った星空観測など詳しい解説を頂き、満天の星空は大変楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/15 |
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Thank you for coming to the luau show. We are happy to hear that you had a great time.
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