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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ  2階建てカタマラン船に乗って壮大なクジラの姿を観察!<12~3月/軽食付き/英語ガイド/カイルアコナ発>

Realizing a long-held dream 長年の夢実現

Reviewed by: さいたまファミリー

We boarded the afternoon cruise and checked in at the pier office, which was easy to find in front of the ship. Onboard, there was a generous service of drinks, fruits, and snacks (though I wished the drinks had a bit more creativity). The deck was spacious, mainly filled with international guests, and we encountered whales (after departing, we saw wild dolphins and captured six photos of a humpback whale's tail). The staff's instructions, even in English, were entertaining and easy to understand. They were very attentive to the guests and engaged with us multiple times, making it a fun half-day experience.

午後発のクルーズに乗船、桟橋オフィス(乗船する船の前受付が分かりやすい)チェックイン、船上ではドリンク、フルーツ、スナックサービス(ドリンクの味にひと工夫がほしい)は豊富にありました、甲板も広く外国の人が主ですがクジラ遭遇(出港すると野生イルカに遭遇、ザトウクジラの尾尾を6回写真に収める)による前後左右のスタッフの指示が英語であっても面白おかしく分かり易かった、スタッフは客の対応も熱心で私たちにもなんべんも話しかけてくれた楽しい半日でした。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Feb. 2009

Reviewed by: WilderGuy

Best meal we had on the island, & the entertainment was really well done. This was our first trip to the Big Island for our 20th anniversary, so we were trying to pack in a wide variety of activities. A Luau was almost a must on the list of things to do. We were not sure what to expect, but the experience was one we wouldn't have wanted to miss. Very well done by everyone involved. Mahalo!

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Big Island Afternoon Whale Watch Tour from Kona - Body Glove Cruises [Dec - Mar]

OKAY

Reviewed by: Kathleen

Body Glove Whale Watching was Okay. The staff was nice, The snacks and beverages were nice. The boat was nice. My trip, though I booked it 3 months earlier, when I arrived at my hotel, it was changed. Sure, they comped the bar to have me switch, but the whales we did see were too far off to make the trip worth-while.

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Posted on: 2009/02/18

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The Mauna Kea summit stargazing tour is amazing! マウナケア山頂星空観測ツアーはすごい!

Reviewed by: 千葉の夫婦旅好美雄

It was a trip from January 19 to 26, 2009, for a couple aged 119. This was our fourth time in Hawaii, but it was our first time on the Big Island. I wanted to go to Kota Kinabalu, but this time we completely followed my wife's wishes to go via the Big Island to Oahu, which included her desire to participate in stargazing at Mauna Kea and whale watching off the coast of Honolulu. I wasn't particularly interested in stargazing, but I went along with my wife's plans this time. Since we were going from a tropical climate to the summit of Mauna Kea at 4,200 meters with sub-zero temperatures, we needed to prepare as if we were going on a winter trip to Hokkaido. However, seeing the sunset at the summit and then the starry sky after it got completely dark was truly amazing! It felt like someone had opened countless pinholes in the sky and was shining lights from outside. I saw the Milky Way clearly for the first time in my life. Using a large telescope for pinpoint observations and the staff's easy-to-understand explanations made me feel like a temporary astronomy expert. You really realize that Earth is part of the universe. While warm clothing is provided, some preparation on your part is also necessary, so I had more luggage than on previous trips to Hawaii, but it was definitely worth it. Next time, I plan to go around June to immerse myself in a different summer night sky.

夫婦で119歳・2009年1月19日~26日の旅でした。今回で4回目のハワイでしたが、ハワイ島は初めてでした。私はコタキナバルへ行きたかったのですが、今回は全面的に家内の希望でハワイ島経由オワフ島になり、それもこのマウナケアの星空観測とホノルル沖のホエールウォッチングへの参加が家内の希望でした。私は星空などはあまり興味もありませんでしたが今回は全面的に家内の計画に乗りました。常夏気候の平地から4200mのマイナス気温のマウナケア山頂へ一気に行く訳ですから、冬の北海道旅行の様な支度が必要でした。しかし山頂でのサンセットを見て、その後 真っ暗になってからの星空、本当にすごかった!誰かが天空に無数の針穴を開けてその外からライトを当ててくれている様な感じがします。天の川だって生まれて初めてハッキリ見ました。大型天体望遠鏡を使ってのピンポイント観測とスタッフの分かり易い説明、一時の天体博士にもなりました。地球も宇宙の一員で有ることを実感しますよ。防寒着が用意されていますが、自分での準備も少しは必要ですので、今までのハワイ行きより荷物が増えましたが、十分おつりが来ましたね。今度は6月頃行きますよ。今と違う夏の星空に浸るために。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Due to strong winds, the summit is ROAD CLOSED! 強風で山頂はROAD CLOSE!

Reviewed by: island peakはヒマラヤに

There was quite a bit of wind since we arrived on the Big Island. On the day of the tour, there were strong winds as well. The weather was wonderful, with clear skies and we could see the full view of Mauna Loa, but we couldn't reach the summit due to the strong winds! While watching the sunset and feeling a bit envious of the snowy summit visible in front of us, I resolved to come back for the amazing sunset! The starry sky is the second best after the Himalayas. The reason it's second is because the car lights interrupted the view. But thanks to the car, it’s easy to come back, so maybe it’s the best after all! They provided us with warm clothing, which was more comprehensive than other tours. At the Onizuka Center, it was about 10°C, but it felt quite cold due to the wind, so having a hat, gloves, and scarf is essential for warmth. To enjoy the starry sky for a long time, warm clothing is a must!

Although we couldn't reach the summit, I was very satisfied! I was also a bit happy to receive a refund of 15 for not being able to go to the summit! I will definitely go again!

ハワイ島に入ったときからかなりの風。ツアー当日も強風。ぴかぴかで、途中マウナ・ロアも裾野が全貌できるすばらしい天気なのに強風のため山頂へはいけず!夕日を眺めながら対面にちょこっと見える雪の山頂をうらみつつ、すばらしい夕日にまたくるぞと決意!星空はヒマラヤの次にすばらしいです。2番なのは車のライトが途中にはいったから。でも車のおかげで簡単にまたこられるので1番かな!防寒具は上下貸してくれて他のツアーより充実してました。オニズカセンターでは10℃はあったけど風でかなり寒く感じたので、帽子と手袋とスカーフは持ってると防寒になります。星空を長く見るには防寒対策は必須!
めったにないCLOSEで山頂にはいけなかったけど大満足です!なのにに山頂にいけなかったということで15?返金していただきちょっとうれしかったです!また行きます!

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Again with you. また君と

Reviewed by: ぽんた

I love the sky.

Whether it's a clear day with not a single cloud or a sky filled with fluffy clouds,

when the sunset shines through, an indescribable moment begins.

Who would have imagined on the tropical island of Hawaii that we could see snow? (There were even people snowboarding.)

It wasn't a perfectly clear day, but that's why we were able to see the sea of clouds, together with you.

I think there's something here that makes me want to visit again and again. I want to encounter a different scenery.

But I would prefer to see it again with you.

空が好きだ

雲ひとつない晴れ間も
もくもくと雲が広がる空も

そこに夕日が差し込むと
なんともいえない時間が始まる


常夏の島ハワイでいったい誰が
想像しただろう?雪を見れるなんて
(スノボーしている人もいたし)

快晴ではなかった
だからこそ雲海というものを見れた
君と、共に

ここには何度も訪れたくさせる何かがあると思う
また違う景色に出会いたい

けど、見るのはまた君と一緒がいいな

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The highest elevation of my life! 人生最高標高!

Reviewed by: しまばんび

This is my second time coming to the Big Island. Last September, I was completely captivated by Hawaii, and now I'm back just three months later. This time, I’m determined to challenge Mauna Kea, which I couldn't visit on a day trip before! So, I arranged it for the second day of my arrival on December 15.

Since we left at noon, I was glad to have a leisurely morning. I was worried because there were many clouds, but mountain weather can change quickly, so I prayed for good conditions at the summit as we set off.

Our guide, who spoke in Kansai dialect, instantly transported me back to Japan with his lively chatter. The road was bumpy, especially on Saddle Road, which you can't reach by rental car.

We took a couple of breaks along the way, and as the temperature gradually dropped, I layered my clothes to acclimate to the increasing altitude. At the Onizuka Center, the traditional Japanese bento was quite delicious, and the miso soup warmed me up nicely. I also got to see the silversword plant.

We climbed through the clouds we could see from the ground and finally arrived at the summit, where various observatories from different countries are located. I borrowed some warm clothing. The temperature that day was around 1 degree Celsius. There was no wind, so it felt relatively warm for this time of year. However, if you go in with a Hawaiian mindset, it’s still quite cold. Surprisingly, I managed better than I expected, but I didn’t know about the gloves and missed the chance to borrow them, so my hands were freezing!

Just before sunset, I was able to witness a beautiful sunset as the sea of clouds below gradually turned orange. After the sunset, it changed to a rosy hue, and as it got darker, we descended a bit to the stargazing point. The starry sky was pitch black, and the temperature felt even colder. Perhaps due to the high altitude, my footing felt a bit unsteady, and my thinking was slowing down. There were a few clouds, but from the spots where the clouds cleared, we were carefully shown the constellations. I couldn’t remember half of what I saw with the laser pointer and telescope, but I was moved by the Andromeda Galaxy. The clouds gradually cleared, and at one point, I even saw the Milky Way.

After that, we just headed back. As we got closer to the ground, it started to warm up, and by the time we reached Kailua-Kona, it was hot. I really felt how amazing the Big Island is. I conquered the highest elevation of 4,205 meters (and did it easily by van), and in Japan...

ハワイ島に来るのは2回目。
前回9月にすっかりハワイ魅了されて、3ヶ月に再島。
日帰りでは訪れることのできなかったマウナケア、今回は絶対チャレンジするぞ!と到着2日目の12月15日にアレンジ♪

お昼出発だったので朝のんびりできてよかった~。
雲が多かったので心配でしたが、山の天気は変わりやすいので頼むよ山頂!と祈りながらの出発。

ガイドのみのっちは関西弁で一気に気持ちを日本へとつれてってくれました笑。
楽しいおしゃべりに道は進み、レンタカーでは行くことのできないサドルロードはかなりのがたがた道でした。

途中2回ほど休憩を取りますが、
だんだんと寒くなっていく気温に、
持っている服を重ね着していきつつ、
あがっていく高度に体を慣らしていきます。
オニヅカセンターでは純和な弁当がなかなか美味しく、
お味噌汁も体があったまってよかったです~。
銀剣草も見れましたし。

地上からみえていた雲の中をつっきってさらにのぼっていき、各国の天文台が立ち並ぶ山頂へと到着。
防寒着を借ります。
この日の気温は1度くらい。風もなかったのでこの時期にしてはあったかいらしい。ハワイ気分で行くと十分極寒いですが、私の体感としても覚悟していた割りには大丈夫でした。
ただ、手袋があるのを知らずに、借りそびれたので手がめちゃめちゃ寒かったです(><)

夕陽になるちょっとから、
下に見える雲海がだんだんとオレンジ色にそまる美しい夕陽を見ることができました。アフターサンセットはバラ色にも色を変え、そして暗くなった頃、星空ポイントまで少し下山します。
さすがに星空タイムは真っ暗なので、
体感温度も下がり、高度が高いからか、足元がちょっとおぼつかなく思考力も低下↓
少し雲が多かったですが、雲がなくなったところから丁寧に星座を教えて頂き、レーザーポインタと望遠鏡で見せていただいた星座は半分もおぼえられませんでしたが、
アンドロメダ星雲には感動。
どんどん雲もなくなって、途中ではミルキーウェイもみることができました。

あとは、ひたすら帰ります。
下界に近づくにつれてあったかくなってきて、
カイルアコナにつくと暑い・・。
ハワイ島ってすごいなぁと実感。
人生最高標高4,205メートルを制覇し、(しかもバンにて楽々のりつけ笑)
日本で

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伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ(キングカメハメハホテル内)<ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>

luau show ルアウショー

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We participated as a family.
Since it was held at the hotel where we stayed, it was very convenient to gather and return to our rooms afterward.

Before the meal, there were various interactive events (like making fish out of leaves and watching coconut cracking), which were fun.

We also enjoyed a variety of dances, including hula, Tahitian dance, and fire dance, which was great.

The meal was a buffet, but at first, each table went to get food, so it proceeded smoothly even with a large number of people.

I’m glad everyone in the family was satisfied. Thank you very much.

家族で参加しました。
宿泊ホテルでの開催でしたので、集合も、終わってから部屋へ戻るのもとても便利でした。

食事の前にあちこちで参加型のイベント(葉っぱで魚を作ったり、ココナツの実を割るのを見たり)があり楽しい。

フラや、タヒチアンダンスやファイアーダンス等等、色々な種類のダンスも楽しめ、とてもよかったです。

食事は…ブッフェですが最初だけテーブルごとに取りに行くので、多人数でも混乱なく進みました。

家族みんな満足してよかったです。
ありがとうございました。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Fun Evening

Reviewed by: Cynthia

Food was very good and it was helpful that they explained all the items on the buffet for those not familiar with Luau fare. The show was very well done and we had fun doing the activities at the beginning. Only downside is they do all the activities at the same time (hula lesson, palm weaving, etc.) so you can only do one. Also, if you're expecting a flower lei be prepared to pay extra for it or bring your own. We got ours at Costco, they sell a 2 pack of fresh orchid leis for only $6.50. Overall, a very fun evening right on the beach.

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Island Breeze Luau - Kona

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Food and show was good. But, we would like to have some more interaction with audiences to perform Luau dance. We were expecting atleast that during the course of performances. Though it was done as brief introductory on Luau dance before the show began but it would be nice if we could participate as family then it would be very very more vibrant live show where family, friends, kids everybody can enjoy and have fun. This is a small request if they can spend some time during their main course of performance on this.

Other than that food, drinks are delicious. Here is a small request if they can put name tag in front of the each of the dish / item so people who are verigiterian / non-vegiterian can pickup their food selection very easily and can avoid un-necessary waist on the food. Though the organizer anounced the all the food items but by putting a name tag for food items that are served on that day would not cost any more.

Thanks

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Power from space! 宇宙からパワーを!

Reviewed by: ローズガーデン

Ten years ago, I was moved by the starry sky I saw from the top of Mount Fuji and shed tears at the sunrise. This time, when I finally had the chance to go to the Big Island of Hawaii, I wanted to see the stars from Mauna Kea. I searched online and decided on Masashi Nature School. The testimonials were the deciding factor.
"Yamachan" is the best!!
I happened to be with someone who was on their fourth tour with this group, and they are a huge fan of "Yamachan." The guidance during the car ride was excellent, and the explanations during the stargazing were very easy to understand. The weather was perfectly clear and windless... (self-proclaimed: sunny woman).
The contrast until it became pitch black was worth seeing. I felt the universe and returned home with renewed energy.

 
 富士山頂上から見た満天の星空に感激し、ご来光に涙したのが10年前。
今回、念願のハワイ島に行くことになった時マウナケアから星を見たい。インターネットで検索してマサシネイチャースクールに決めました。体験談が決めてです。
 “山ちゃん”最高!!
参加者の中になんとこのツアー4回目の方とご一緒しましたが“山ちゃん”の大ファンだそうです。
車中でのガイドも然る事ながら天体観測もとても分かり易い説明でした。天候もこの上なく快晴で無風だったし・・(自称:晴れ女)
漆黒の闇になるまでのコントラストは一見の価値あり。
宇宙を感じパワーを貰って帰って来ました。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The best sunset. 最高のサンセット

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

On the day of the tour, it was unfortunately cloudy, and I was really worried about whether we would be able to see the sunset and stars. However, at the mountaintop above the clouds, I witnessed a breathtaking sunset like nothing I had ever seen before. The view of the sun sinking into the clouds was beyond words in terms of emotion. The stars were not very visible due to the clouds and moonlight, which were less than 10% clear, but I was thrilled to see Venus, Jupiter, and even an artificial satellite. When viewed through a telescope, I could clearly see Jupiter's moons.

The journey was enjoyable thanks to our guide, Minosan's, skillful talk. Additionally, the bento I had at the Omiduka Visitor Center was surprisingly delicious. If you visit the Big Island, I highly recommend this experience.

 ツアー当日、あいにくの曇りで、夕日や星がみれるかすごい心配でした。
 しかし、雲の上にある山頂で、今までに見たことのない素晴らしいサンセットがみれました。雲に沈んでいく夕日の景色は、言葉にあらわせないぐらいの感動でした。星は、確立10%以下!?の雲と月の光のため、あまり見えませんでしたが、金星と木星、さらには人工衛星までみれて、感激しました。木星は望遠鏡で見ると衛星までしっかりみれました。
 道中は、ガイドの「みのさん」のたくみなトークで楽しかったです。
 また、オミヅカ・ビジターセンターで食べた弁当が、想像以上においしかったです。
 ハワイ島にきたら、絶対にお薦めです。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Don't miss it!

Reviewed by: Bobby

This was my second time to go to the Island Breeze Luau. We really enjoyed the staff, food, and the show! This is really a special show. The cast really seems to enjoy the songs and dance. A smile says a lot and they smile a lot! Don't miss it. If you have not seen a Island show make this one the one you go to see!

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Mauna Kea マウナケア

Reviewed by: masaya

The staff who accompanied us provided detailed and interesting explanations about the scenery visible from the bus on the way to the summit of Mauna Kea, as well as information about the observatories from various countries and the origins of the constellations in the sky, which kept us entertained throughout the journey.

Regarding the service, they made stops at great photo spots and prepared telescopes for stargazing, ensuring everything was set up for easy viewing, which was very satisfying. We were provided with winter clothing, but it was still quite cold, so I recommend dressing warmly to fully enjoy the experience.

同行してくれたスタッフの方が、マウナケア山頂までの間のバスからみえる景色について、また着いてからは各国観測所、空に広がる星座の由来等本当に詳しく、それを面白く説明してくれるので道中も飽きずに楽しめました。
サービスについても撮影ポイントで停車してくれたり、星空を見るのに望遠鏡を準備して見やすいようセットしてくれたり満足できるものでした。
防寒着は一式貸してもらえましたが、やはりそれでも寒いので、長く楽しむためにも十分厚着をして参加することをお勧めします。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Breathtaking scenery and starry skies☆ 感動の景色と星空☆

Reviewed by: ハム

I participated on September 24, 2008.

Since my father is elderly (76), I was worried and did some research, but I heard that there are surprisingly many elderly people who also participate, so I decided to join.

The guide, Shinya, was a really nice person who provided fun explanations while making us laugh.

Thanks to the knowledge I gained about avoiding altitude sickness, I, who am prone to it, was completely fine.

The colors of the sky during sunset are completely different from what you see on the ground! It was truly beautiful and moving.

Then we went on a star tour. I was amazed at how many stars and satellites you can see! They explained the constellations using a laser. I thought I might have enjoyed it even more if I had studied a bit about the constellations beforehand.

It gets very cold, so they lend you warm clothing. That’s usually enough, but since I get cold easily, I wore Heattech, socks, and gloves, and made some preparations. I also brought a hot pack for extra comfort.

I recommend booking a time when you can see your own constellation! It’s truly moving.

I’m thinking I want to go again!!!

2008/09/24(水)に参加してきました~。

父が高齢(76)だったので、心配いろいろ調べたのですが、
意外と高齢の方もいらっしゃると聞いたので、参加しました。

ガイド(シンヤ)さんはとってもいい方で、
いろいろ笑いを折りませながら、楽しい説明をしてくれました。

高山病にならない知識も教えていただいたおかげでなりやすい私も全然平気でした。


サンセットするときの空の色が、地上で見るのと全然ちがいます!ほんとうに美しく感動しました。

それから星のツアーへ
こんなに星って衛星って見えるのか!と驚いてしまいました。レーザーで星座を説明してくれます。
星座の勉強を少ししてくればもっと楽しめたかな?とおもいました。

とても寒いので、防寒服を貸してくれます。それで十分なのですが、私は寒がりなので、ヒートテックを着たり、靴下を履いたり、手袋をしたり、工夫していきました。一応ホカロンも!そのほうが安心ですよ。

自分の星座が見れる時期を予約することをお勧めします!
感動です。

また行きたいな~と思ってます!!!

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

A sky full of stars. 満天の星空

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset due to the weather, but we were able to see the Subaru Telescope through the gaps in the clouds. The starry sky was incredibly beautiful! Above us was a world like a planetarium. I was moved to be able to see the Milky Way!!!

サンセットはあいにくのお天気で見る事ができませんでしたが、雲の合間からすばる天文台は見る事ができました。
星空は、最高にきれいでした!
頭上にはプラネタリウムの世界が存在しました。
天の川を見る事ができたことに感動しました!!!

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The reef wasn't as colorful or with the variety of fish that I expected, but the tour was awesome and did a great job making the guests comfortable.

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野生のイルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー <朝食・昼食付き>

The sea is beautiful! 海はきれいです!

Reviewed by: SATOKO

Since it was November, the temperature was low and the water was cold, but the sea was beautiful and I enjoyed seeing many fish. Both breakfast and lunch were moderately delicious and satisfying. However, since almost no one speaks Japanese, it might be more enjoyable if you can speak English. I didn't encounter any dolphins, and there was no explanation provided, so I was just sitting on the boat without much to do. Next time, I want to go during a warmer season.

11月ということもあり、気温が低く水が冷たかったですが、海はきれいで魚もたくさん見れて楽しかったです。
朝食も昼食もほどよくおいしくて満足でした。
ただ日本語はほとんどというかまったく通じないので、英語が話せる方だともっと楽しめるのかもしれません。
イルカにも遭遇することはなく、なにも説明されることはないので、ただぼ~とボートに乗っているだけです。
今度は暖かい時期にいきたいです。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Enjoy some Hawaiian Hospitality

Reviewed by: Bobby

What a fun time for everyone! The ability to learn more of the Island Traditions as well as birthday's, anniversaries, just married, or a salute to those in the armed forces it is something the whole family will enjoy.
If you leave hungry it will be your own fault!

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It's very cold, but it's worth a visit. とってもさむいですが、一見の価値ありです

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The tour to the summit of Mauna Kea was a battle against the cold, sleepiness, and feeling unwell. However, the views above the clouds, the sunset over the clouds, and the Subaru Telescope, which Japan takes pride in, are all worth seeing. My son, who is 12 years old, participated, but it seems that children have weaker vestibular systems, and he struggled quite a bit at the summit. I hope he can join again when he's a bit older. The starry sky was incredibly beautiful, and every time I go to the Big Island, I'm reminded of how much light there is in the sky back in Japan.

マウナケアの山頂へのツアーは寒さと、眠さと、具合の悪さとの闘いでした。しかし、途中の雲の上の景色とか、雲への夕日の景色、更には日本の誇るすばる天文台等々、一見の価値はあります。息子が12歳で参加したのですが、やはり子供は三半規管が弱いらしく、頂上ではかなり苦しそうでした。もう少し大きくなって、また参加したいと思います。
星空もすごくきれいで、ハワイ島にいく度に、日本の空の明かりの多さを思い知らされます。

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野生のイルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー <朝食・昼食付き>

Afternoon Snorkel Cruise アフタヌーン・シュノーケル・クルーズ

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I was looking for a snorkeling cruise with transportation and signed up for this tour (the transportation was provided by Jacks Hawaii). The afternoon cruise I participated in had few participants, so we were able to relax on the boat, and the crew was very kind in taking care of the mothers who were scared while swimming. The crew spotted dolphins on our way back to the bay and stopped the boat for us, but we couldn't see them very well. However, the sea was beautiful, and we were able to see colorful fish, which made everyone happy. The boat's facilities were also clean and comfortable to use, which was great!

送迎付のシュノーケルクルーズを探していてこちらのツアーに申し込みました(送迎はジャックスハワイの車でした)。
参加したアフタヌーンクルーズは参加者が少なかったので船上ではゆったり過ごせましたし、泳ぐ時にはクルーの人がとても親切に怖がる母親達の面倒を見てくれて助かりました。
イルカは湾に帰る際クルーの人が見つけて船を止めてくれましたが私達には良く見えませんでした。でも海も綺麗で色とりどりの魚を見れたので全員が喜んでいました。
船の設備も綺麗で気持ちよく使えて良かったです♪

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

I'm glad I chose this tour. このツアーにして良かったです

Reviewed by: マウナケアに行ってきました

I was able to see a very beautiful sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea. The sunset sinking above the clouds was a stunning view that is rarely seen.
The stars depend on the weather and the moon. This time, the moon was a half moon, and there were thin clouds, so we couldn't see a sky full of stars, but the guide's stories made me feel as if I had seen a sky full of stars. The explanation about the stars was very interesting.
I was grateful for the warm jacket they lent me. Compared to other tours, this tour's winter clothing looked the warmest. I highly recommend it.

 マウナケア山頂でとても綺麗な夕日を見ることが出来ました.雲の上に沈む夕日はめったに見られない美しい景色でした.
 星はお天気しだい、月しだい.今回は月が半月の上,薄い雲がかかっており満天とはいきませんでしたが.ガイドさんの話で満天の星を見たような気になりました.星の解説大変面白かったです.
 大変あたたかい上着を貸してくれたのには助かりました.他のツアーと比べこのツアーの防寒着が一番あたたかそうにみえました.お勧めです.

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

the honeymooners

Reviewed by: stacey and amber

There were a group of 8 of us and we all had a fantastic time. Thank you for all the knowledge and laughter. We will be talking and most of all remembering this great experience for many moons to come! You added exactly "that special" something to my honeymoon:)

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Wonderful atmosphere, Excellent food! We loved that everyone had fun doing their job!

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伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ(キングカメハメハホテル内)<ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>

Translation is not available because the original text is unclear. 無題

Reviewed by: Chriss

The performance where King Kamehameha comes from the sea was great, but the quality of the dancers was lacking. The food was delicious, though.

カメハメハ大王が海からやってくるという演出はよかったですが、ダンサーの質がもう一つでした。食事はおいしかったですね。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Great fun!

Reviewed by: Jane

This was a great luau. I highly recommend it. There were fun activities that got everyone involved. The food was excellent and the entertainment was top notch. I especially enjoyed the fire dancer.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Amazing! すごい!

Reviewed by: あんじー

Dynamic and fantastical! It was a landscape that felt like it came straight out of a dream. The staff were great, and although it was a long journey, I had a lot of fun. I had heard that it would be cold at the summit, but it was really cold (of course, you can borrow warm clothing). I'm glad I brought a hand warmer. It was a lot of fun!

ダイナミックで幻想的!夢に出てきそうな風景でした。
スタッフのかたも良くて、長時間の行程でしたが楽しかったです。
頂上は寒いとは聞いていたのですが、ホント寒かったです(もちろん防寒着は貸してもらえますが)。
カイロ持って行って正解でした。楽しかったです!

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伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ(キングカメハメハホテル内)<ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>

Under the starry sky 星空の下

Reviewed by: あんじー

For seating, you will be guided in the order you arrive, so after exchanging your tickets at the desk, it's best to line up in front of the outdoor luau venue where the sign is displayed. The line quickly got long while we were waiting. (There are two types of lines: regular seating and Hānai seating.)

The dances include Hawaiian, Tahitian, Māori, and Samoan, among others. Unfortunately, after being guided to our seats, there was no information provided about activities. I thought there might be an announcement after guiding us to the more expensive Hānai seating, but there wasn't, and by the time I went to check, it was already nearing the end, so I couldn't participate in the hula lesson or the palm leaf craft (meanwhile, something was happening on stage).

However, the show under the starry sky was very enjoyable, and the food was quite delicious.

席ですが並んだ順に案内されるので、デスクでチケット引き換え後に屋外のルアウ会場前のプレートが出ているところに並ぶといいです。並んでいるとあっという間に列が長くなっていました。
(通常席と、ハノハノ席の2種類の列があります)。
ダンスはハワイアン、タヒチアン、マオリ、サモアなど一通りあります。
残念だったのは、席に案内後に特にアクティビティの案内が無かったことです。先に料金が高いハノハノ席を案内したあとにあるのかな?と思っていたのですが結局無く、様子を見に行った頃にはもう終わりがけでフラレッスンにも、ヤシの葉クラフトにも参加できませんでした(この間もステージでは何かやっています)。
でも星空の下でのショーはとても気持ちのいいものでした。お料理もけっこうおいしかったです。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Good Times

Reviewed by: George

This is the second luau I've attended and also the best. First the pre-luau activities were fun, ( my granddaughter tried a little hula and I learned how to open a coconut without power tools ) . The cocktails were very tasty . The food was outstanding , as well as the venue . And the show was very fun . Thanks

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It was a wonderful starry sky! 素敵な星空でした!

Reviewed by: Y.K.

I apologize for the late posting, but I participated on August 30.

On that day, it was a new moon and the wind was calm, allowing us to fully enjoy the sunset and the starry sky.

Seeing the constellations from a location closer to the stars than other tours felt like we were monopolizing the entire night sky. The explanation of the constellations using a green laser was easy to understand, and the humorous guidance from Minoyan and Shinya was fantastic.

The miso soup we had during the journey, at a high altitude when our bodies started to cool down, was a truly warming dish.

I definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for a stargazing experience.

書き込みが遅くなりましたが、8月30日に参加しました。

当日は新月かつ風も弱く、夕日から星空までを満喫することができました。

他のツアーよりも星に近い場所で見る星座は、まるで星空全部を自分たちで独占しているよう。
グリーンレーザーを使った星座の説明も分かり易く、みのやん&しんやさんのユーモラスな(?)ガイドも最高でした。

道中高所となり体が冷えるタイミングでいただく味噌汁も、心から温まる一品です。

星空のツアーをお探しの方には間違いなくお勧めのツアーです。

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