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Kona Whale Watch Tour & Rafting Adventure - Captain Zodiac [Dec-Mar]
Getting bounced around to kingdom come!! ;-(
Reviewed by: Michelle, 2020/02/28Well, we were very excited to go on this tour. We have gone out in Alaska on whale tours and had a blast. First of all we noticed that the "safety" protocols were not very obvious. There were 12 guests on board and we noticed ONE life jacket. You basically scream across the water for over an hour, sitting on the edge of the raft and got bounced to kingdom come. We did see a mama and baby whale, which was nice. But, we both got sick on the boat. The staff was nice, but not overly accommodating with our throwing up and getting sick.
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Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]
Up close and personal!
Reviewed by: lee, 2020/02/26Amazing! Our guide spotted a whale right away, and he swam around and around the ship for an hour.
Thank you for joining us aboard that very special cruise (and posting the photo). We wish that could happen on every Whale Watch cruise, but it's really up to the Humpbacks! Looking forward to sharing more adventures with you the next time you're in "our neighborhood"!
Mahalo and A Hui Hou Kakou!
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
We enjoyed our time! Beautiful fish
Reviewed by: Jan2020, 2020/02/23Seeing the difference colored fish. Very informative on fish, life and friendly
Thank you for the review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the colorful fish and informative narration.
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/29 |
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞
ホエールウォッチング
Reviewed by: ari, 2020/02/22前日の夕方でしたがスムーズに予約がとれ支払いも話題なく翌日の朝からホエールウォッチングする事ができましたが集合場所の地図が同じエージェントの別の場所になっておりかなり慌てました。現地の方に丁寧に説明していただき無事まにあいました。
Mahalo! It was great sharing the adventure with you!
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／軽食付き／英語ガイド／カイルアコナ発＞
鯨やイルカに会えました。
Reviewed by: Masa , 2020/02/19開始早々にイルカと遭遇しスピンアウトが見られました。クジラは３回、潮吹きと尾びれを見ました。もう少し近くだったら良かったです。
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冬のホエールウォッチングをお楽しみいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
さらにイルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、ラッキーでしたね。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
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| Activity Date: | 2020/02/16 |
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞
朝が少々早かったが場所が近くて良かった。その日は風が強かったのですが沖の方には鯨の姿が見えてわくわく、感動、感動でした。
Reviewed by: ノブオジージ, 2020/02/16クルーザーも大きく風が強かったがまあまあでした。
鯨も舟の先へと右へと左へとみることが出来感動でした。でもジャンプ等はなく胴体しっぽなどで少々期待外れ。でも相手は自然界しょうがないですね。
朝が早かったせいか、１日がゆっっくりと過ごせました。
とても素晴らしい経験でした。スタッフの方々もとても親切で楽しかったです。
Mahalo - we are honored you were able to join us!
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ クジラと近距離＆スリル満点！ラフティングボート「キャプテン・ゾディアック号」＜3時間／1～3月／カイルアコナ発＞
ラフティングボートはまるでロデオのよう！
Reviewed by: totto, 2020/02/132月8日に子供夫婦と義兄の4人で参加しました。クジラの親子、ダイナミックなジャンプ（これは少し遠かったです）、イルカの群れを近くで見ることも出来ました。キャプテンが色々遭遇できそうなポイントに連れて行ってくれました。ジェットコースターのようなスリル満点のスピードとバウンドの為ロープを握りしめる手や踏ん張る脚に力が入りしばらくは筋肉痛でした。
参加する前に心配していたのは服装の事。ハワイの冬の海はどのくらい寒いのか？ずぶ濡れになってしまうのか？靴は？という事で結論は、海は少しうねりがありボートの波しぶきが少しかかる程度でした。海のコンディションにもよると思いますが、少し濡れてもいいくらいの格好で大丈夫。ちなみに私はTシャツにフード付きラッシュガード、パンツ、マリンシューズ。、サングラスは必須です。ボートはすごいスピードでバウンドしながら疾走するのでキャップは飛んでしまいます。
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／軽食付き／英語ガイド／カイルアコナ発＞
くじらに会えて良かった。
Reviewed by: マハロ, 2020/02/11ほとんどの参加者が外国の方のようでした。日本人は別に2人ほど。
ツアー中、ずっとナレーションが入りますが全て英語のため、分かる方はより楽しめると思います。
船内では軽食が食べられます。ブレッツェルなどのお菓子、フルーツ、コーヒーなど。お酒も別途注文できます。
最初にイルカが数頭出てきて、
そのあとくじらが3回ほど。時間にすると5分程でしょうか。
なかなか出てこず、諦めかけた矢先でしたので、背ビレが見えた時は感動ものでした。皆の願いが届いた瞬間でした。
周囲の話を聞いていると、オアフ島や沖縄ではもっと頻度良く見られるとのことで、ホエールウォッチング以上に、クルーズを目的にされる方に適しているツアーだと思いました。
また大きい船でしたが、揺れが結構大きかったので、弱い方は酔い止めをご準備された方が良いと思います。
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
冬のホエールウォッチングをお楽しみいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
なかなか現れず、諦めかけていた矢先に見えたとのこと、安心いたしました。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞
思ってた以上の体験！
Reviewed by: Go Inoue, 2020/02/11初めてホエールウォッチングに申し込みました。
英語のガイドでしたが、とても分かりやすく説明してくださって、クジラが見えるポイントまで飽きずに過ごせました。
たまたま親子のクジラにも遭遇出来て、船の真下にいたので、全体も見えてラッキーでした。
飲み物もアルコールがあって、とても良かったです。
Mahalo! We're so happy you were able to join us aboard!
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| Activity Date: | 2020/02/08 |
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／軽食付き／英語ガイド／カイルアコナ発＞
ホエールウォッチングお昼のツアー
Reviewed by: Rr ❤︎, 2020/02/09見れなかったわけではないのですが…
もっともっと近くで見れると思ってました。
よくよく聞くと、お昼頃はホエールはお昼寝中なので朝もしくは夕方ごろじゃないとあまり見えないそうです。
あと、予約時に火曜日の夕方のツアーに申し込みたいのに水曜日の夕方しかクリックできなかったので仕方なく水曜日の夜をクリックしたら予約できず火曜日のお昼をすすめられたので火曜日のお昼にしましたが…やっぱり夕方に見に行きたかったです。
そして、2日後にホテルのビーチをお散歩してたらホエール見れました…(泣)
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
冬のホエールウォッチングをお楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。
自然のものゆえ、少し遠くなってしまったことご理解いただけますと幸いです。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
Disappointing
Reviewed by: Colin, 2020/02/09We found this trip rather disappointing. It was supposed to last for an hour but we returned to the pier after 50 minutes. In the event we had probably seen all there was to see after 20 minutes. You see rather dull brown/grey coral, some small blue and yellow fish and some sea urchins - No wrays or sharks or anything unusual. In fact the guide started to describe the history of the buildings on the shoreline as we headed back. Not worth the money.
Sorry to hear that you found our tour disappointing. The tour is one hour from when you get on to when you get off, that does mean that it is about 50 min of actual tour time, we appreciate the insight, maybe we can explore making the tour last a bit longer.
The coral in Hawaii is naturally more neutral in color than other places in the world. However, Kona has amazingly clear waters and colorful fish. Many fish are relatively small so they can live on the reef and fit in the cracks and crevices of the coral. We do not guarantee shark and ray sightings. Though, sometimes we see large interesting creatures like that. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed in what Kona's reef has to offer. Most guests express that they find the natural coral ecosystem to be amazing.
Many passengers are interested in the history of the bay including some of the historic buildings. The time when we are heading back and have a good view of the buildings is the perfect time to discuss it.
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| Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
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Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]
Great Time Whale Watching
Reviewed by: Gerry M , 2020/02/01Great time getting close to beautiful humpback whales ! The tour was well organized, the boat was comfortable and perfect for viewing whales, and the crew was very informative, knowledgeable, and very attentive to everyone’s needs. Really great job !! My wife and I loved it !
Aloha Gerry,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Whale Watch Cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, and the service and information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to spend a morning with us.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you both the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
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Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours
Amazing once in a lifetime experience
Reviewed by: Gill , 2020/01/25What a privilege to be in the water with these magnificent, graceful creatures, the small group ( max 6) made for a very personalised tour, Keith and Cassie were so knowledgeable and passionate about the mantas, knowing them all by name! I would highly recommended this tour operator, they have a deep respect for ocean and the sea life in this beautiful part of the world while providing a fun and outstanding experience. Highly recommended.
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/22 |
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ハワイ島 アトランティス潜水艦 ハワイの海底アドベンチャー ＜日本語オーディオガイド＞
ハワイ島 アトランティス潜水艦
Reviewed by: KIYO, 2020/01/18魚があまりいなく、色もカラフルでなく若干残念でしたが、良い体験はできました。ありがとうございました・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/12 |
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞
この時期ならではの体験！
Reviewed by: まっきー＠, 2020/01/17普段は穏やからしいですが、たまたま風が強く、結構船が揺れて酔ってしまいました（私は酔いやすい方で酔い止めは飲んでいたのですが…）。他は皆さん大丈夫そうでした。
とても気持ちいい海風で、沖へ出ると、マウナケアの山の景色がきれいに見れました。
初めは少し遠目にしか見れませんでしたが、帰り間際に至近距離でクジラが来てくれて、感動しました。外国人スタッフの方が、クジラを呼び寄せる信号？みたいなのを海中で送ってくれてました。貴重な体験でした！
Mahalo! We loved having you aboard (and thank you for sharing the photo too)!
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/14 |
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／軽食付き／英語ガイド／カイルアコナ発＞
くじらを思ったほどみることができませんでした。
Reviewed by: AMさん, 2020/01/12くじらが2回しか見えませんでした。それもシッポと潮吹きだけでした。また、波が少し荒く、気分が悪くなり、2時間は苦痛でした。1時間でじゅうぶんでした。
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
冬のホエールウォッチングはお楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。
自然のものゆえ、当日の状況によりクジラの出現や船の揺れには差がございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞
クジラいました！
Reviewed by: maki, 2020/01/11母二人、二歳の男の子二人での参加でした！
二人とも酔い止めを飲んでいたせいか、寝てしまい、ちょうどいいところで見れませんでしたが、母達は動けない中でもちらっと見ることが出来ました！
スタッフの方も、動けない私たちに飲み物を持ってきてくれたりと親切でした。
朝早くだったので、おにぎりを持参していきました。
船上はグラノーラだけでしたので、待ち時間に持参したおにぎりを食べれて良かったです。
出発するとすごく揺れるので、集合してから船乗するまでの待ち時間に食するとベストだと思います。
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/12/17 |
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞
あまりの揺れに、酔いとの戦い！
Reviewed by: スズポン, 2020/01/06くじらは背びれが少し見えました。
ただ、船に乗って揺れている時間と、見れた感動を比較すると、ちょっと厳しいかなー。
もっとクジラがたくさん見れるとか、近くに行けると違うかもしれないですが。
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／軽食付き／英語ガイド／カイルアコナ発＞
ホエールウォッチングクルーズ
Reviewed by: レジーロ, 2020/01/05もう少し沖に出てウォッチするかと思ったら島の近くで待機してウォッチング開始。写真ほどのホェールを観れると思いきやちょっと遠い上に背鰭が見れる程度でした。当たり外れはあると思いますが残念です。
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
冬のホエールウォッチングはお楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。
自然のものゆえ、クジラの出現には当日の状況により差がございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
So awesome!
Reviewed by: Jenny Y, 2020/01/02Great experience all around. We arrived, check in process was super efficient and we got onto the boat and in the water on time. The crew was well coordinated and found the optimal spot for us to view some mantas.
We saw two total, one passing by several times and very closely (belly almost touching our light board).
Really special experience.
Thanks Sea Quest!
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Nice experience!
Reviewed by: Hoomaikaiana, 2020/01/01Lovely time on a light board looking at Mantas. We saw three of these beautiful creatures and many other local fish. The underside of the ocean at night was amazing.
It is a bit chilly and the water can be choppy.
The mantas were not abundant or very close to us on the night we were out because of an anticipated swell the next day.
Great fun though and I will try again in the future.
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and were able to some underwater life, despite the choppy water. We hope you'll adventure with us again soon
Mahalo and hope to Sea you soon,
Sea Paradise
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ハワイ島 アトランティス潜水艦 ハワイの海底アドベンチャー ＜日本語オーディオガイド＞
効率よく美しい海を楽しめました
Reviewed by: ふーちゃん, 2019/12/22値段は高かったですが、それに見合う体験でした。マリオットホテルの集合場所がわかりづらいので、フロントの日本語が話せるスタッフに聞いた方がよいです。トイレは乗船前に案内されます。
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Disappointing
Reviewed by: Tom and Holly, 2019/12/15Disappointing. Few manta rays far away.
Arms were aching outstretched hanging onto raft. Crew was not very friendly. Snacks were unavailable and drinking water not there. Had to ask for a cup of water 2 or 3 times.
Regretable experience. Let down.
Aloha,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so sorry to hear your experience was less than stellar. We truly love sharing the beauty of Hawaii with guests and hate to hear when we don't live up to expectations. We would love to hear more about your experience and how we could've improved.
Mahalo,
Jamie Van Pham- Forth
General Manager
Sea Paradise Inc.
78-6831 Alii Drive Ste. 144
Kailua Kona.HI 96740
P. 808.322.2500
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
glass bottom boat
Reviewed by: Lesley, 2019/12/05I was really excited about the adventure because I won’t scuba dive but I was able to see the beautiful scenery at the bottom of the ocean.
Kay was an amazing tour guide. She was so informed and kept us engaged in the whole activity.
This was worth every penny I recommend it.
Mahalo for taking the time to write a review, Lesley. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it worth every penny. Aloha!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/12/02 |
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Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours
Most amazing experience of my life
Reviewed by: Amy, 2019/12/02This was an amazing experience. We had the boat all to ourselves and the sunset cruise was unforgettable. The manta rays were so beautiful and you got so close to them! Worth the money and I’d go 1000 times again.
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| Activity Date: | 2019/11/29 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Great tour
Reviewed by: Jess, 2019/11/17Lovely staff, great experience - didn't get to see as many manta rays as I had wished though, but overall would recommend for anyone coming to Kona to have this experience! :)
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope you'll come again.
Mahalo and hope to Sea you soon,
Sea Paradise
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| Activity Date: | 2019/10/22 |
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ハワイ島 アトランティス潜水艦 ハワイの海底アドベンチャー ＜日本語オーディオガイド＞
子供と一緒に体験
Reviewed by: セキドルフ, 2019/11/03子供も一緒に体験しました。潜水艦は1時間位の体験です。日本語ガイドを使いましたが、途中から鬱陶しくなり、使わなかったです。クルーの雰囲気で十分楽しめます。英語のヒアリングができれば、途中冗談等も言ってくれるのでより楽しめると思います。
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| Activity Date: | 2019/10/18 |
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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free
Enjoyable cruise
Reviewed by: Vanya Kelai, 2019/09/04We enjoyed this activity very much. We were the only ones on the boat so we had a very personal tour.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/31 |
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野生のマンタ シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞
かわいいマンタに大興奮！
Reviewed by: マーガレット, 2019/09/02今回初めてのハワイ島旅行、話題の夜のマンタツアーに参加しました。いくつかある同企画の中からこちらのツアーを選んだ理由は、ウェットスーツ込みの価格が比較的リーズナブルなこと、岸からポイントまでの乗船時間が短いこと、非遭遇時の7日間保証があることです。
当日、自分で事務所へ行き受付を済ませ、かなり離れた乗船ポイントまで行きます(車で5分)。そこでウェットスーツやシュノーケルセットを借りられます。主人は度付きのゴーグルを貸してもらいました。夕焼けの中、出航。すぐにポイントに到着。私達夫婦以外は全て外国の方。全部で30人位参加していました。説明は英語オンリーでしたが、特に困ることもありません。スタッフの方達はとてもフレンドリーで、楽しませてくれました。
夜の海はとても神秘的です。浮き具につかまり下を覗くと、すぐにマンタがやってきてくれました。50分程の間に5〜6頭やってきては、華麗な舞を披露してくれました。可愛くて、時間の経つのも忘れ、みんな大興奮‼︎ 主人はそろそろ上がりたかったみたいですが、私はいつまでもいつまでも見ていたかったです。帰りも5分程で船着場に到着。心配していた寒さも感じず、大満足の夜でした。
Mahalo for your review!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/08/18 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
A true must do experience
Reviewed by: Adam, 2019/08/22PLEASE READ, IT WILL HELP! Truthfully I was skeptical when the tour started, we were the last boat to the area and the last in the water and you could see everyone getting a little edgy seeing other groups experiencing the odd Manta whilst we were still on deck. The staff kept telling us to relax, it would be great. When we finally got in the water we waited a short while for the first Manta and it is exciting, however we didn’t know what was to come. Their plan worked a treat, the other boats all started to leave as they are
On strict timeframes (although we didn’t realise this with our heads down) and we were swarmed by Mantas. The crew counted 7, I thought there were more but perhaps that was my excitement. These giants come so close you can’t believe they don’t touch you belly to belly as they barrel roll. THIS IS AN UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE. The crew are very careful not to damage the environment with their anchor placement and so respectful of the Mantas. I cannot recommend this experience or this operator enough.
STILL SMILING
Thanks for coming out with us Adam and for taking the time to write this great review! Sounds like you had a fantastic manta showing, we're happy to hear it. We appreciate you noticing all we do to provide this experience to the public as safely and respectfully as possible. We hope to get the opportunity to have you out with us again sometime soon.
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| Activity Date: | 2019/08/15 |
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Aloha, I'm sorry you get seasick, when on a whale watch the raft does sit and bob around for a good hour while looking at whales. Upon boarding there is a short briefing on where to put your foot and where the life vests are, the one up front is just out for demonstration and looks. Each boat has 18 adult and 4 child life jackets and the area is labeled above the hatch. The raft is an adventure that can be bumpy but since 10 other guest were on board for a three hour tour our hands are tied with cutting the trip short to accommodate seasick passengers. There is not much in our control except hoping people take seasick precautions before our boarding a boat. We do have ginger ale on board to help those tummies rumbles. Hope we can see you again and change your mind about our rafting adventure.