Reviewed by: 旅好きうさぎ
I participated in the local gathering plan at Manta University. We met at Honokohau Harbor, located between Kona Airport and Kailua-Kona. That night, the highlight was Keauhou.
There were handles attached around a surfboard with blue LED lights underneath, and as I held on and floated, mantas repeatedly approached and circled to feed on the plankton attracted by the lights. It was incredibly impressive.
I was told not to touch them, but the mantas came so close that it felt like I could reach out and touch them. They approached so many times during the 30 minutes that I lost count, so I was very satisfied. I heard that on some days they might not show up at all, so I must have been lucky.
マンタ大学の現地集合プランに参加。
コナ空港とカイルア・コナの間にあるホノコハウ港集合。
その夜のポイントはケアウホウ。
下にLEDの青いライトのついたサーフボードの周囲に取っ手がつけられていて、それを握って浮かんでいると、ライトに集まるプランクトンを食べにマンタが何度も近づいてきては旋回。
すごい迫力です。
触ってはいけないと言われていましたが、マンタの方から触れそうなほど近くまで来きます。
30分間に数えられない回数マンタが近寄ってきたので大満足です。
日によっては全くいない時もあるそうなので、運が良かったようです。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Erica
We had a great time, and really enjoyed the entire experience. We we lucky and had manta rays barrel rolling right up to us for most of the time we were in the water. The captain and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. And the snacks were a nice treat after getting out of the water. Hope to do it again!
Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour. We are happy to hear you had a good time.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Elizabeth from AR
This was an amazing trip. We had a smooth ride out to the Sheraton and saw a beautiful sunset.
Then we got our snorkels and masks and got in the water. We all grabbed the handrail on the kick board and gotntowed out to abgood spot. We ended up joining up with other groups to form a "buffet line". Th manta rays came through eating plankton doing barrel rolls so close I thought they were going to brush our faces with their wing tips!
I highly recommend this tour group. They're super friendly and are very good at what they do.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/29 |
Reviewed by: ペコりん
We headed to Manta Point by boat, and there were many boats that seemed to be on similar tours. I was moved to see large mantas several times.
マンタポイントまで船で向かいますが
同様のツアーらしき船が沢山います。
大きなマンタが何度か見れ感動
しました。
Aloha!! Peko-rin,
Thank you for participating in the Manta University Night School tour. I hope you had an experience that is hard to come by in Japan. Please come back for another tour to enjoy the extraordinary again!
Once again, thank you very much!!
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office, Noriko
Aloha!! ペコりん様
この度はマンタ大学夜学部のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けましたでしょうか?
是非また非日常を味わいにツアーにお越しくださいませ!!
改めましてこの度はありがとうございました!!
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Noriko
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Linda R
It was an interesting experience. We enjoyed it but a couple people did get sick on the long boat ride. Lots of mantas rays showed up and swam with us.
Aloha, We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Unfortunately sea sickness does happen to random guests. We keep ginger chews on the boat for this reason. Mahalo for joining us and hope to see you again your next visit to the Big Island. Aloha
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| Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/08 |
Reviewed by: dusty
their lights were dim compared to other companies, and they went in much earlier than the other boats.
Thank you for reviewing your tour with us. The lights we use are quite powerful, we do place a special blue filter over them to attract more of the microscopic plankton which the mantas' appear to prefer over the larger zooplankton, that may be why they appeared to be dim by comparison.
Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Amber Bialy
My husband and I were both nervous, I get seasick and he has a fear of deeper water and has never snorkeled. Captain Morgan was amazing and the crew was super reassuring. They gave me ginger candy when I got on. I only felt a little queasy, it wasn't as bad as I thought. Short ride and they got us in the water and we had a full display of barrel rolls by 2 mantas! My husband had an amazing time and he enjoyed it more than he thought he would. He would do it again! You stay in the water for a reasonable amount of time, I got out a tad early but we went back shortly after. Tea, soda and fresh pineapple was offered. A MUST do and I couldn't ask for a better crew. Bring your own goggles and snorkel if you have them, some masks leaked a little. Worth it even if you get seasick (lots of ginger and dramamine!)
Pick a day with no wind as Well! We had a great experience.
Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour. Happy to hear both you and your husband enjoyed the experience. Thank you for joining us and hope to serve you again soon in the near future.
A Hui Hou!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/21 |
Reviewed by: まめこ
I wanted to see manta rays up close just once, so I joined a tour. Since they are wild, I thought it would be a matter of luck, but I was amazed to see at least six of them! It took a bit of courage to jump into the night sea, but I received proper support and didn't feel scared at all! I truly believe that the Big Island of Hawaii is the best! Thank you so much!
一度でいいからマンタを
近くで見てみたくて、ツアーに参加しました。野生だし運だと思って挑みましたが、数えれただけでも6匹?6枚?はいて感動しました!夜の海に飛び込むのは少々勇気がいりましたが、ちゃんとサポートしてもらって怖くなかったです!やっぱりハワイ島は
最高だと思いました‼︎ありがとうございましたぁ
Aloha!! Mameko,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! まめこ様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/25 |
Reviewed by: ハナポン
Since it was a jet boat, I had no worries about seasickness at all. There is no toilet on the boat. At first, there were hardly any, but gradually a lot of mantas came. It's impressive to see them spinning right in front of you. I'm just floating, but my arms get quite tired. Renting a wetsuit cost an additional $10.
ジェットボートなので心配していた船酔いは全くありませんでした。ボートにトイレはありません。
最初は全然いなかったのですがだんだんマンタが沢山来ました。目の前でマンタが回転するのは迫力あります。
プカプカ浮いてるだけですが腕が結構疲れます。
ウェットスーツは借りるのに別途10ドルかかりました。
Aloha!! Hanapon,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. I'm glad to hear that you didn't get seasick.
If you have the opportunity, we would love to see you on a dolphin tour in Oahu as well!!
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Noriko
Aloha!! ハナポン様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
船酔いもされなかったとのこと、安心いたしました。
機会がございましたら是非オアフ島でのイルカツアーでもお待ちしております!!
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Noriko
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Crew was very nice and captain had a great story, but we were ones that had little luck with manta's. We did see one or two, but it took a full hour in water, where some of my party began to get sick and missed it. The most disappointing part was absolutely no cruise. Do not expect a cruise. We coasted for 5 min and went out where I could snorkel on my own. I really thought we would sail for a bit and get snacks instead of one piece of pineapple. Understand you are hanging onto a ladder the whole time. I get it for safety reasons, but not what I expected. There is no real snorkeling where your swimming around. No boat lights other then ladder. I felt we were using other boats lights, where we were the last ones to ever see anything, unless we got lucky. Our ladder had lights. I thought this was also a 3 to 4 hour tour. It took 5 or 10 min. To get where we were going, then hour in water, then go home. No drinks on this, and hit and miss with hot chocolate. I highly recommended actually sailing first and open the sails like they said would happen and choosing this boat in the first place. My party was disappointed. My kids were troopers and stayed out with me and saw the one manta, before turning back where the rest of the people holding onto the ladder didn't see it. At least give us a cruise first with this cool boat.
Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the staff and also sorry to hear you did not fully enjoy the trip. We, unfortunately, do not always get the opportunity to sail prior to the manta tour. As stated on the website, factors such as mooring availability water conditions and weather play a great part in what happens on each individual tour. If I could have it my way, every night we would have just enough wind cruise out to sea while watching a glorious sunset (No rain). Return back to the manta site to find our mooring available, at this point the wind would calm and the sea would be flat and upon entering the water all of Kona's manta rays would gather under our raft for the entire hour. Everyone would be happy, but alas this does not happen as often as I wish it would.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail & Manta Ray Snorkel - Special Group Rate for 6+ Passengers |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/18 |
Reviewed by: James Henderson
Great experience!!!! Tour guide was very knowledgeable, experienced, super friendly, and accommodating! Loved this!
We are happy you enjoyed the tour. Hope you will join us again!
Mahalo,
Jeannie
Kailua Bay Charter
The Glass Bottom Boat
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/18 |
Reviewed by: maO
I participated with my father, who is over 60 years old. We were extremely excited and satisfied to see manta rays gracefully spinning right in front of us! The boat sped quickly to the manta observation point, and while we waited for the manta rays, the gentle rocking of the waves made some people feel a bit queasy, but it was a safe activity. It was a tour with a Japanese guide, and nearly half of the participants were Japanese.
It's definitely not cheap, but I can recommend this tour to family and friends of all ages!
60歳すぎの父と二人で参加しました。マンタが目の前でヒラヒラ回転するマンタに大興奮で大満足です!マンタの観察ポイントまで船で猛スピードで飛ばして行くのと、波に揺られながらマンタを待つ間の絶妙な揺れで何人かの人は気分が悪くなってしまっていましたが、安全なアクティビティです。日本語ガイド付きのツアーでしたが、参加者の半分弱が日本人でした。
決して安くはありませんが、家族にも友人にも幅広い年代の方にオススメできるツアーです!
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Manta University! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the night snorkeling with the mantas. Please feel free to invite your family and friends to join us next time! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はマンタ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました!マンタとのナイトシュノーケルをお楽しみ頂けたようで何よりです。是非次回もご家族やお友達をお誘いになって遊びにいらしてください!MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/27 |
Reviewed by: ひろちゃん
I was extremely excited to see the manta rays coming up from the seabed to the surface. I had been told not to touch the manta rays, but they came so close that I found myself twisting my body to avoid touching them. The boat was rocking quite a bit, so I was glad I took motion sickness medication. The sunset on the way to the spot was incredibly beautiful. Also, the night sky was stunning on the return trip. I think it could be called a Manta & Sunset & Night View Tour!
マンタが海底から水面に上ってきて補色をする姿に大興奮でした。マンタに触れてはいけないと説明されていたけれどあまりにも至近距離まで近づいてきてくれていたので体をくねらせてマンタに触れない体勢でいたほどです。かなり船が揺れるので酔い止めを飲んでいて良かったと思いました。ポイントまで行く間にサンセットがもの凄く綺麗でした。また帰りの船中では夜空が美しかったです。マンタ&サンセット&夜景ツアーという名でもよいのでは笑
Aloha!! Hiro-chan
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you come to Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! ひろちゃん
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/23 |
Reviewed by: ゆきぴ
I was hoping to see at least one, so I was really happy to see four! I heard that you can see even more during the summer, but one of the four danced right in front of me, spinning around multiple times, which was amazing!
一枚(1匹?1頭?)でも見れれば良いなあと思っていたので、4枚も見れて嬉しかったです!夏の間はもっとたくさんみれるそうですが、4枚のうち1枚の子が目の前でくるりくるりひらりひらりと何回転もしてくれたのがすごがった〜
Aloha!! Yukipi
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you come to Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! ゆきぴ
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Yuky
The purpose of this trip to the Big Island was to see the night manta rays and Kilauea Volcano. First, we participated in the night manta experience. It included transportation, but I received a call the day before saying, "It has been moved up earlier than scheduled." When I arrived at the designated pickup location at the hotel, a Caucasian man informed me that it had been changed to "three hours later." I thought it was an inauspicious start, but we had a fun departure with the captain, who kept cracking jokes, and a Japanese-American girl (tall and slim like Sumire) who translated into English, though her Japanese was a bit shaky. Since I had studied abroad at a university in the U.S., I found the captain's English easier to understand. As for the manta rays, they gathered in droves to feed on the plankton attracted by the powerful LED lights. It was impressive to see the mantas circling vertically and feeding on the plankton, with about three of them at a time. There were two changes to the reservation, but I believe that if the outcome is good, everything is good. The recommendation for Manta University Night Division came from a diving instructor living in Honolulu, and it was the right choice.
今回のハワイ島行きは、ナイトマンタとキラウエア火山の鑑賞が目的でした。まず、ナイトマンタに参加しました。送迎付きでしたが、前日に電話がかかってきて「予定より早くなった」とのことでした。指定された時間にホテルのピックアップ場に行ったところ、白人男性が「3時間後」になったと再度変更。幸先悪いなと思っていましたが、冗談を次々と飛ばす船長さんと、英語を通訳する、少々日本語が怪しい日系の女の子(すみれさんのように長身でスリム)で楽しく出発しました。僕は米国の大学に留学していたので、船長さんの英語の方が分かりやすかったのですが(?)。肝心のマンタですが、強力なLEDに集まるプランクトンを捕食する為にマンタが次々と集まって来ました。垂直方向にぐるぐる回りプランクトンを捕食するマンタは、一度に3枚位で圧巻でした。予約の変更は2回ありましたが、結果良ければ全て良しと思っています。マンタ大学夜学部はホノルルに住んでいるダイビングのインストラクターのお勧めでしたが、正解でした。
Aloha Yuky,
Thank you for participating in the manta ray tour. We sincerely apologize for the repeated changes in schedule that may have caused you inconvenience. We are thrilled that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. We also have tours such as Dolphin University and Dolphin Junior High on Oahu, and we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! Yuky様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
また、度々の時間変更でお客様にご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありませんでした。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にはイルカ大学やイルカ中学などのツアーもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/17 |
Reviewed by: しんろう
We were able to see as many as five manta rays, which usually don't inhabit this area! The guide was also Japanese, which made us feel very comfortable! It was great!!
通常群では生息しないマンタがなんと5匹も見られました!
ガイドの方も日本人でとても安心!
よかったです!!
Aloha!! Shinrou,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you come to Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! しんろう様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/02 |
Reviewed by: シニアゴルファー
Setting sail on a cruiser while watching the sunset is a bit romantic. I was worried about the night sea, but with a wetsuit and a float to rest my feet, there was nothing to worry about. I was wondering if we would actually see a manta ray, but one appeared right away, and by the end, there were five. It was an experience like no other, with a large mouth open in front of me, showing its belly and doing flips.
夕日を見ながらクルーザーでの出航ちょっとロマンチックです。夜の海は心配でしたが、ウェットスーツと足を乗せる浮きがあり心配する事もなかったです。肝心のマンタ果たしてくるのか?と思っていましたが、直ぐに1枚現れ、最後には5枚が。目の前を大きな口を開け、腹を見せて宙返り、2度と経験できないような体験でした。
Aloha Senior Golfer,
I'm glad you enjoyed the dynamic flips of the manta rays at a leisurely pace! Manta rays are a must-see for those who may not be confident swimmers, as they can be enjoyed by everyone.
Mahalo
Aloha シニアゴルファー様
ゆっくりながらもダイナミックに翻るマンタの宙返り、堪能していただけて嬉しいです!
マンタは泳げない人でも楽しんでいただけるので泳ぎの苦手な方必見ですよ。
Mahalo
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Good
Very exciting to see the dolphins on our outing as well as the tropical fish below. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided lots of info on what we were seeing! Excellent outing.
Thank you so much for your nice review. Glad you enjoyed the tour.
Mahalo!
Jeannie
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/25 |
Reviewed by: シーシック
I was able to see manta rays, and I was moved by that, but I suffered from seasickness. After we arrived at the point, it would have been better if they had let us into the water as soon as possible, but we had to wait for quite a while with the boat stopped, and during that time, many people started to feel unwell.
マンタは見られたし、それについては感動もしたけれど、とにかく船酔いで悩まされました。ポイントについた後、できるだけ早く海に入らせてくれればいいものを、船が止まった状態でかなりの時間待たなければならず、その間に気分が悪くなる人続出。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Manta University. We sincerely apologize for the issue with seasickness. There may be times when we need to ask customers to wait a bit due to communication with other boats, but we will strive to ensure that you can get into the water as quickly as possible in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback, MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はマンタ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました。船酔いの件、大変申し訳御座いませんでした。他の船との連絡などでお客様に少し待っていただかなければいけない場合もございますが、今後は出来る限り早くお客様に海に入っていただけるようスタッフ一同精進致します。 貴重なご意見をありがとうございました、MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/21 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
The manta rays were swimming really close by, and it was wonderful. I know they don't eat people, but it felt a bit scary, like they could. Haha.
マンタが本当にスレスレの所で泳いでいて、素敵でした。
食べないのは分かっていますが、食べられそうな感じがしてちょっと怖かったですけど。笑。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Manta University! We are glad you were able to enjoy the powerful manta rays up close. Please come visit us again, MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はマンタ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました!大迫力のマンタを間近でお楽しみ頂けて幸いです。また是非遊びにいらしてくださいね、MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Brian
We had a great time with Chanda and the captain. They honored our reservation even though we were the only two.
We saw 3-4 huge female manta rays that came up and brushed up against us. Not counting all the schools of fish! And hot cocoa when we were done was icing on the cake.
Looking forward to the next time!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/19 |
Reviewed by: はく☆
I used this for my honeymoon! Seeing the manta rays up close was truly moving! Personally, even though I took motion sickness medication, the time spent searching for manta rays at the snorkeling spot was long, and the strong winds and rough waves made me feel seasick... Even while watching the manta rays, the waves were rough and I got nauseous. It felt like I barely managed to take some photos.
For those who get motion sickness, it might be better to eat dinner after it's over. Also, I think it's good to take extra motion sickness medication...
ハネムーンで使用しました!マンタが本当に間近で!感動でした!
個人的には、酔い止めを飲んだのにシュノーケリング地点に到着してマンタを探している時間が長く、また風が強く波が激しかったので船酔いに…マンタを見ている最中も波が荒く酔ってしまって。やっとの思いで写真が撮れたって感じです。
乗り物酔いをする人は夕食は終わってから食べた方がいいかもです。そして、酔い止め多めが良いかと…思います。
Aloha Haku,
Thank you for your suggestion that dinner is recommended during the tour. We appreciate you sharing the best shots of the manta rays that you worked hard to capture during the tour!
When participating in the manta experience, it might be better to have a light dinner. Also, it seems that taking motion sickness medication once the day before and again just before boarding is effective, so please give it a try when you join the tour.
Mahalo
Aloha はく様
夕食はツアーごがおすすめとのご意見ありがとうございます。
ツアー中、頑張って撮られたへマンタのベストショットをUPしていただいてありがとうございます!
マンタご参加の際は夕飯は控えめにしていただいた方が良いかと思います。
また、酔い止めは前日に一度乗る前にもう一度飲んでいただくと効果的のようですので、ツアーご参加の際はお試しください。
Mahalo
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/17 |
Reviewed by: はるこ
First of all, it was fun heading out to sea while watching the sunset sink into the ocean! We stopped the boat and waited for it to get dark, and then it was time to go underwater! I was so happy when 2 to 3 large mantas came close to us. On the way there, there were a few people who got seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must. I forgot to bring my motion sickness medication for the return trip, so I ended up feeling nauseous on the way back. Also, it gets really cold on the return trip, so I think it's essential to have clothes that you can easily change into or warm clothing on the boat.
まず、海に沈む夕日を見ながら沖へ向かって行くのが楽しかったです!そして船を停めて暗くなるのを待ち、いざ水中へ!とても大きなマンタが2〜3枚来てくれてとっても近くまで来てくれてすごく嬉しかったです。行きの船では船酔いしている方が何名か居たので酔い止めは必須です。私は帰りの酔い止めを持参し忘れた為に帰りは気持ち悪くなってしまいました。そして帰りはすごく寒くなるので船の上で簡単に着替えられる様な服や防寒着は必須だと思いました。
Aloha, Haruko!
Thank you for participating in the Manta Graduate Program this time. I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you also for your valuable feedback. We will work hard to make the tour even better, so please come back to visit Manta again when you come to the Big Island.
Mahalo!
Aloha!
はるこ様
この度はマンタ大学院にご参加ありがとうございました。
喜んでいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
ありがとうございます。
また、大事な意見もありがとうございました。
さらに良いツアーにできるようがんばりますので、またハワイ島に遊びに来られた際は、ぜひまたマンタに会いに来てください。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
Just me with my two grown sons, amazing experience! Got great footage on our go-pro. Very glad I took 2 bonine beforehand, no motion sickness for me. My other son only took 1 bonine and had to cut out 10 mins early but enjoyed the view from the boat. Crew friendly & helpful:)
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| Packages: | Evening Manta Snorkeling Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/27 |
Reviewed by: ねずみ男
It's the last one~
This time, I only went to Hawaii Island, but I was able to relax a lot.
I participated in a submarine tour, and it was a really great experience!
さいごです〜
今回、Hawaii island だけだったんですが、とても ゆっくり 出来ました。
潜水艦のツアーに参加してとても良い経験させていただきましたよ!
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/14 |
Reviewed by: 50歳おばさん達
I used to dive every year, but recently I switched to snorkeling, and I was told that I should definitely see the manta rays, so I participated. For the first 30 minutes, the manta rays didn't appear, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to endure the seasickness. When the manta finally showed up, it circled right beneath us multiple times, and it was an incredible experience. It's amazing that such a large creature doesn't attack. Once it appeared, it stayed right below us the whole time.
However, since I was feeling seasick, I returned to the boat earlier than the others. On the way out, we were given either canned ginger ale, juice, or water along with snacks. I chose the ginger ale, thinking I had to drink it all, and I ended up feeling too full. For those who are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking your drink back with you and just sipping a little of what you brought.
Also, for those who have never snorkeled before, I think it would be a bit difficult unless you practice in the sea first. If you're prone to seasickness, I think it's better to sign up for a tour that departs from in front of the Sheraton Hotel.
ダイビングを毎年していた人が、この頃はシュノーケルに変えて、その中でもマンタだけは見た方がよいというので、参加しました。マンタが最初30分ぐらい現れず、船酔いもしていたので、気持ち悪くて耐えられるか心配でした。やっと現れたマンタは、何度も私たちの体の真下を旋回して、それはそれはすごい経験でした。あんなに体が大きいのに、襲わないなんて不思議です。一度現れた後は、ずっと真下にいました。
ただ船酔いをしていたので、他の人よりは早く船に戻りました。行きに缶のジンジャエールか、ジュースか水とお菓子をもらうのですが、私はジンジャエールをもらい、最後まで飲まなきゃいけないと思って、全部飲んだら胃が満杯になってしまったのだと思います。酔いやすい人は、それは持ち帰って、自分が持ってきた飲み物を少しだけ飲むことをお勧めします。
またシュノーケルを一度もやったことがない人は、海で練習してからでないと、ちょっと無理だと思います。
酔いやすい人は、シェラトンホテルの前で見ることになるので、そちらから出るツアーを申し込んだ方がよいと思います。
Aloha!! To the 50-year-old ladies,
Thank you for participating in the Manta University tour. We are all very happy if you could take this experience, which is hard to come by in Japan, as one of your wonderful memories in Hawaii. When you next visit Oahu, we also have dolphin tours available, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! 50歳おばさん達様
この度はマンタ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験を、ハワイでの素敵な思い出の一つとして頂けたらスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
次回オアフ島にお越しの際には、イルカツアーなどもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/05 |
Reviewed by: hiromik
It seems that the encounter rate with manta rays is almost 100%. We were able to see them perfectly during our time there. The manta rays showed themselves more than ten times, and on one occasion, we even saw their underside.
On the way to the dive site, we encountered a pod of dolphins and were very satisfied to see them jumping out of the water.
Our guide, Musashi, was handsome and kind. I would love to do this again if the opportunity arises.
マンタとの遭遇率はほぼ100%のようです。
私たちの時もバッチリ見れました。マンタは10回以上姿を見せてくれ、うち1回はお腹側も見れました。
ポイントに行くまでの間には、イルカの群れに遭遇して、海面を飛び跳ねる姿も見れて大満足です。
ガイドのムサシさんはイケメンで親切でした。
また機会があったらお願いします。
Aloha!! Hiromik,
Thank you for enrolling at Manta University! It was truly lucky to meet the dolphins along the way! I was also excited and moved! Please come back to meet the manta rays and dolphins again for some relaxation! I look forward to the day we can meet again! Mahalo! A hui hou
Dolphin Office
Musashi
Aloha!! Hiromik様
この度はマンタ大学にご入学いただきありがとうございました!
道中にイルカたちに会えたのは本当にラッキーでしたね!
僕も興奮して感動しました!
また是非マンタとイルカに会いに癒されにきてください!
また会える日を楽しみにしてます!
Mahalo! A hui hou
イルカオフィス
ムサシ
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/09 |
Reviewed by: ビビリ
It took about 30 minutes by rubber boat to reach the point. Two manta rays gracefully appeared. They came very close and danced around, which was a bit surprising. This manta ray tour seemed to be a side tour organized by a main operator. The day before the tour, I received a request to change to a later time because the original tour was canceled for boat inspection and repairs. Initially, I considered canceling my participation in the tour, but it went ahead as scheduled. Upon reflection, I think it wasn't due to the boat inspection and repairs, but rather that they hadn't reached the minimum number of participants. Additionally, even after the meeting time had passed, the tour operator did not arrive, making it feel like a disorganized company.
ゴムボートで片道約30分でポイントに到着。2枚のマンタが優雅に現れてくれました。もうすれすれまで来て舞ってくれてちょっとびびりました。このマンタのツアーも元締めみたいのがいてそのおこぼれツアーのようでした。ツアーの前日に、船の点検修理のためその時間のがキャンセルになり遅い時間のに変更依頼を受けました。当初は、ツアー参加のキャンセルを考えましたが、ツアーは予定どおりに催行されました。よくよく考えると、船の点検修理のためではなく、最少催行人数に達していなかったのだと思いました。また集合時間を過ぎても催行社は来ず、でたらめな会社のように感じました。
Aloha!! Bibi-sama
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We also appreciate your valuable feedback and will strive to improve our tours in the future.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! ビビり様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
また、貴重なご意見も頂き今後のツアーの向上に努めて参ります。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/02 |
Reviewed by: S&Jfrom湘南
It felt like a manta ray! However, my wife was very anxious, saying, "Entering the night sea and having a manta ray approach with its mouth wide open..." After talking with her about various things, she gathered her courage and finally participated!
Once we actually joined, her impression changed completely, and she was overjoyed, saying, "The manta ray is so cute, I'm so glad!" Our guide, Tori-chan, was wonderful! She was so energetic and taught us various things about manta rays, including their ecology, habits, and names, in a storytelling format. Most importantly, she explained, "Manta rays are very friendly and cute!" which eased our preconceived notions. The manta rays really came close to us repeatedly. My wife even got touched by one coming from the other side—how lucky! Thank you, Tori-chan! I definitely want to participate again.
マンタみたい~でも奥様は「夜の海に入るなんて~口を広げマンタが近づいてくるなんて~」ととても不安!そんな奥様といろいろ話して勇気を奮起いただき遂に参加しました‼
実際に参加してみたら、がらりと印象が変って「マンタとても可愛くってよかった~ね!」と大喜びでした。ガイドのトリちゃんが素晴らしかった!まず元気がもらえるし、紙芝居仕立てでマンタのこと生態・習性や名前がついているとかいろいろ教えてくれます。なんといっても「マンタはとても人懐こくってかわいいよ~!」って説明してくれて先入観ができて安心。マンタはホントにごく目の前をぐる~と何度も何度も寄ってきます。奥様には向こうから触ってきたって~うらやましい。トリちゃんありがと~!またぜひ参加したいです。
Aloha!! S&J from Shonan,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! S&Jfrom湘南様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/15 |
Reviewed by: ちゃー
4 to 5 manta rays swirled right in front of me, and it was an incredible sight. I was surprised how close their bellies were!
4,5枚のマンタが次々と目の前をぐるぐるして大迫力でした。マンタのおなかが近すぎてビックリしましたよー
Aloha!!
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. We also have dolphin middle and high school tours on Oahu, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! ちゃー様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島ではイルカ中学・大学のツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/26 |
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ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Manta University! I'm glad to hear that you were able to experience the powerful manta rays up close. Please do visit us again at Manta University or Dolphin High School when you come to the Big Island. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はマンタ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! 大迫力のマンタを間近で体感していただけたようで何よりです。 また是非、ハワイ島にいらした際にはマンタ大学やイルカ高等学校に遊びにいらしてくださいね。MAHALO!!