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

Whale Watching

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We were very lucky to see the three whales up-close. One young calf was trying hard to breach with the mother, which was very adorable. The staff was very informative and helpful. I would do this again.

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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Submarine Ride

Reviewed by: Doug

Overall, it was a fun experience to be in a submarine. We got to see a pod of dolphins, so that was exciting. It's like scuba diving but you don't get wet. Pretty neat. The pier is a walking distance from downtown Kona, so it was very close to our hotel.

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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Tom and Jo

This was an enjoyable hour! The staff was great! Spinner Dolphins, Eel, Manta Ray and lots and lots of beautiful fish in the reef! Worth every penny!

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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Not the yellow submarine...

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The crew was fantastic. A very unique way to see ocean life up close. It was a bit crowded and you have to bend over to see out the windows if you are taller than 5 foot, but you soon forget about that as you look through your window.

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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＞

It was a refreshing cruise. 爽やかクルージングでした　

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I was able to see a whale spouting water and its tail about ten times. Although they were too far away to capture in photos, it was my first time seeing whales in the ocean, and I was truly moved.

According to the explanation from the crew on the "Naturalist," the end of December is when the whales coming from Alaska start to arrive, so their numbers are still low. The best season is said to be from the end of January to February. During that time, you can even hear the calls of male whales trying to attract females through an underwater microphone. If you want to increase your chances of encountering whales, I think it's best to check the season.

That said, cruising on the newly refurbished Body Glove was very pleasant, and just looking at the blue ocean and the green shore was soothing. It was also a nice touch that snacks and fruits were provided for free. There was a bartender on board, and foreign tourists were eagerly enjoying cocktails. Since the guide mentioned that soft drinks were included, I decided to try a non-alcoholic cocktail, and they even added a cute orchid flower to it for free. (To order a non-alcoholic cocktail, just add "virgin." For example, you can ask for a "virgin piña colada" to have a cocktail made without rum.)

On the way back to the port, I encountered a pod of dolphins and a manta ray (though I couldn't see it well since it was just its back), so I think the hit rate was quite high. Since this is a tour that relies on nature rather than a guaranteed aquarium experience, I believe you can still have a great time even if you don't encounter any wildlife, as long as you enjoy the cruising itself.

クジラは潮を吹いているのと、尻尾を10回程観る事が出来ました。どれも遠くて写真に収める事は出来ませんでしたが、
海でクジラを観たのは初めてだったので感動しました。

乗船していた「ナチュラリスト」の方の説明によると、12月末はまだアラスカから来るクジラが到着し始めた頃で数が少なく、ベストシーズンは1月末から2月だそうです。 その頃になると、メスを呼ぶオスのクジラの声を水中マイクで聴いたりする事もできるそうです。 クジラ遭遇のヒット率を高くしたい方はシーズンをチェックした方が良いと思います。　

とはいえ、今年から新しくしたというボディ・グローブ号でのクルージングはとても気持ちがよく、青い海原と緑の対岸を見ているだけでも癒されます。 スナックやフルーツが無料で用意されているのも嬉しいサービスでした。バーテンダーの方も同乗しており、外国人観光客の方はこぞってカクテルを飲んでいました。 案内にソフトドリンク付きとあったので、試しにノンアルコールのカクテルを頼んでみたら、かわいい蘭の花をつけてくれてこれも無料でした。（ノンアルコールでカクテルを頼むには「ヴァージン」を付ければOKです。例えば「バージン・ピナコラーダ」でラム抜きでカクテルを作ってくれます。）

港に戻る途中でイルカの群れやマンタ（背中だけなのでよく分かりませんでしたが）に遭遇したりと、ヒット率は高かったと思います。 必ず遭える水族館ではなく、自然に任せてのツアーなので、クルージング自体を楽しむ感覚で行けば遭遇出来なくても十分に楽しめると思います。

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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Snorkel with Manta Rays

Reviewed by: Alison

This was a fantastic experience and very unique. Never expected the manta rays to come soo close. Hope my pics come out. Will definitely do again when I come back to the Big Island. Highly recommend for everyone, was a very easy snorkel and NOT scary at all.

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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

an experience of a lifetime!

Reviewed by: ashley

This was an amazing experience to witness. You are probably five minutes off the shore by the sheraton resort and are left to swim with huge manta rays that swim right up next to you. It is a little scary at first but after the first few minutes you get used to it. The staff on the boat are very friendly and pretty humorous. You definitly get your moneys worth on this activity because you are in the water for about 45 minutes and they dont let you get in until a manta ray shows up so your time with the manta rays isnt wasted. The only bad things I have to say about this activity which was kind of a personal problem was that I got stung in the butt my something. It hurt pretty bad but the stinging went away in about a hour. I dont think anyone else had this problem though so I wouldnt be too worried about it. I would definitly sign up for this activity is I was you!

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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＞

There were no whales, but... 鯨はいなかったけど

Reviewed by: Orchis

We searched for whales for about an hour and a half after setting sail, but unfortunately, we didn't see any. The explanations were only in English, and I didn't understand most of it. However, we finally found a pod of dolphins and spent quite a long time moving through the sea with them. Many dolphins swam around the boat, and we were able to see them up close. They jumped repeatedly, putting on quite a show. In conclusion, I'm glad I participated.

出航して１時間半くらい鯨を探しまわったけど、残念ながら鯨は見えませんでした。説明は英語のみでほとんどわかりませんでした。でも最後にイルカの群れを見つけ、かなり長い時間一緒に海を進みました。何頭ものイルカが船の周りに泳いでくれて、すごく近くで見ることができました。ジャンプを何回も繰り返して大サービスしてくれましたし。結論としては参加して良かったです。

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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＞

The first whale I saw. はじめてみた鯨

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I saw a slightly smaller whale, but it was still quite impressive! I heard that occasionally whales swim under the boat, surprising the guests, but this one entertained us at just the right distance—not too far, not too close. Not only the whale, but the vast ocean and the beautiful water were truly soothing.

私が見たのはちょっと小ぶりの鯨でしたが、十分迫力はありましたよ！
ごくたまに鯨が船の下を通ったりしてお客さんをビックリさせることがあるそうですが、遠すぎず、近すぎずの距離で私たちを楽しませてくれました。鯨だけでなく広い海ときれいな水にほんとうに癒されます。

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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＞　

It's easy to go out, and there are plenty of fish. 気軽に出掛けられて魚がいっぱい

Reviewed by: quattro97

I previously rode in a semi-submersible at the Great Barrier Reef, and I have memories of it being tough due to the long boat ride. In contrast, this tour departs from the pier on a small boat and reaches the diving point in about 10 minutes. Once you transfer to the submarine and dive, there’s no more rocking. It’s suitable even for those who are sensitive to motion sickness. This time, my grandparents and children, who couldn’t snorkel, were able to explore the seabed while chatting, and everyone was happy. Along the way, we encountered a sunken ship and schools of fish, and it felt amazing to discover such a paradise so close to land in Hawaii. Additionally, since the participation time is about 120 minutes, we were able to enjoy ourselves before and after, which was great.

以前グレートバリアリーフで半潜水艇に乗ったことがありますが、沖まで長時間船に揺られて辛かった思い出があります。これに対して、このツアーは桟橋から小型船で出発して10分程度で潜水ポイントに到着。そこで潜水艦に移動した後、潜ってしまえば揺れません。乗り物に弱い人でも大丈夫です。今回シュノーケル等ができない、おじいちゃんおばあちゃん、子供と一緒におしゃべりしながら海底探索できて、みんな喜んでくれました。途中、沈没船があったり、魚の群れに遭遇したり、こんな陸の近くにパラダイスがあるなんてハワイってすごい、という感じです。また、参加時間が120分程度なので、その前後もふつ~に遊べてグッドでした。

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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＞　

Coral and Fish Paradise サンゴとさかなのパラダイス

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I rode a submarine for the first time, and my child was so excited, amazed by the huge fish. The only disappointment was not seeing any turtles.

初めて潜水艦なるものに乗りましたが子供はもうはしゃぎっぱなしで巨大な魚にもうびっくり。亀がいなたっかのが唯一残念。

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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＞　

I was moved by the beautiful and fantastical underwater world, a different realm from the surface! 地上とは別世界の美しく幻想的な海の底に感動！

Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き！

The excitement of encountering small fish in shallow waters during my first snorkeling experience in Hawaii. The thrill of meeting fish at the bottom of the sea, about 10 meters deep, during a scuba diving experience. This time, it surpassed all of that.

As someone who struggles with equalizing pressure, I found the discomfort during the experience diving slightly overwhelming, and since then, I had stayed away from the ocean floor. This time, I thought of participating in a submarine tour. It exceeded my expectations. In the submarine, I could dive as deep as I wanted without any discomfort and thoroughly enjoy the beautiful, fantastical underwater world. Although it seemed like we were submerged for 30 minutes, I was so captivated that it flew by in no time. Sparkling corals, small fish, some unidentified sea creatures, and even a couple of dolphins! According to the guide, this was rare and lucky.

The town of Kailua-Kona had a relaxed, harbor town vibe that I enjoyed, but more than that, I was completely satisfied with the beautiful, fantastical underwater world of Kailua-Kona.

ハワイでの初めてのスノーケルで浅い水中で小さな魚たちに出会えたときの感動。体験スキューバダイビングで10メートル程度の海の底の魚たちと初めて出会えたときの感動。今回はそれらを上回りました。

耳抜きの苦手な私は、体験ダイビングでは苦しさが感動を若干上回り、以来、海の底とは遠ざかっていました。そして今回思いついたのが潜水艦ツアーへの参加。これは期待以上でした。潜水艦はもちろんどんなに潜っても苦しくなることなく、じっくり美しく幻想的な別世界を楽しむことができました。30分の潜水時間だったようですが、夢中になってしまいあっという間に過ぎてしまいました。きらきら光る珊瑚、小さな魚たち、なにやら不明な海底動物、そして、なんとイルカのカップルにも遭遇しました。ガイドさんによると、これは珍しくラッキーだったようです。

カイルアコナの街も港町という感じでのんびりして良かったのですが、それ以上に、カイルアコナの美しい海底の幻想的な別世界に大満足しました。

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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＞

I was overwhelmed. 圧倒されました

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

To sum it up, I only saw the whale's spout and tail four times.

However!!

I was overwhelmed by the unusual passage of time in Japan and the whale's relaxed presence. It was an activity that made me feel how small humans really are in front of nature... I felt the difference in scale. The staff were all kind, and the cruising was refreshing.
*Although, I felt that the boarding process at the pier was a bit disorganized.

I think those who are sensitive and tired will find it very healing.

結果から言うと、クジラの潮吹きと尻尾を4回見ただけでした。

が、でも！！

通常日本ではありえない時間の流れ、そしてクジラのゆったりとした存在感に圧倒されました。
自然の前では人間なんてほんとにちっちゃいなあ。。。と、スケールの違いを感じるアクティビティーでした。
スタッフはみな親切でしたし、クルージングはすがすがしかったです。
※桟橋で乗り込むまでがちょっと段取りが悪い感じはしましたけど。

感受性の強い方ほど、そして疲れている人ほど癒されると思います。

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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＞　

First! Submarine 初！潜水艦

Reviewed by: YONE

I'm glad there weren't many Japanese people around. Oahu is full of Japanese tourists, but it seems there aren't many here. It was my first time on a submarine, and it felt a bit like a man's romance, which was nice. I was quite nervous when we were diving. The sea was calm that day, and I was moved by the various sea creatures I could see underwater.

ほとんど日本人がいなくてよかったです。オアフ島は日本人だらけだけどここまでくるとあまり日本人は
いないようですね。潜水艦って初めてだったんですが、なんかちょっと男のロマンぽくて良かったです。
潜水していくときははどきどきしました。この日は海も穏やかで海中のいろんな生き物が見れて感動
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