All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Please call me Masakimi.

I was truly impressed that you arrived 10 minutes before the pickup time. We both remarked how typical of a Japanese person that is.

Your stories during the car ride felt like a stand-up comedy routine. Your self-introduction was especially delightful, and it was so comfortable that I wanted to keep listening forever.

You provided clear explanations and took plenty of photos. During the lunch distribution, you knelt down to carefully serve the miso soup, and since the weather was nice, you kept expressing positive words like "wonderful."

I was personally very moved by each aspect of your character.

Of course, I enjoyed the scenery too!!!

The sunset was amazing, and the stargazing was great. Thanks to your guidance, I was lucky enough to see a satellite.

I also saw the Southern Cross, and at the Onizuka Center, I even looked at the sun through a telescope.

Above all, the clothing was warm and felt more like proper winter gear than any other tour, which was a huge help for someone like me who gets cold easily.

Thank you for the wonderful experience.

マサキミさん、そう呼ばせてください。ww

お迎え時間の10分前に来てくれたことに、まず感動。
さすが日本人ですねとお互いで言ってしまいました。

車中でのマサキミさんのお話しは、まるで漫談のようで、
自己紹介は、特にツボにはまり、
ずっとずっと聞いていたいような抜群の心地よさでした。

わかりやすい説明は勿論、写真もたくさん撮ってくださったり、
お弁当の配給の時は、地面に膝をついて丁寧にお味噌汁をよそってくれたり、
天候が良い日だったこともあり、ステキすてき、というポジティブな
言葉をずっと言っていてくださって、

このお人柄一つ一つに、個人的にとても感動しておりました。


勿論、景色もバッチリ見ておりましたよ！！！

サンセットは最高でしたし、星空観測も良かったです。
私は教えてくれたおかげで、運良く衛星も、見ることが出来ました。

南十字星も見れたし、オニヅカセンターでは太陽まで望遠鏡で見ちゃいました。

なによりウエアが温かくて、どこのツアーよりも防寒着という感じで、
寒がりとしてはとっても助かりました。

すばらしい感動をありがとうございました。

I had wanted to participate for a long time, but I had to give up because the lunar phase and travel schedule didn't match. However, this time it finally happened!!!

On the day of participation, we were blessed with good weather, and the sunset gradient in the sky was beautiful. During the stargazing session, the guide explained the constellations clearly and thoroughly, and the starry sky was truly stunning.

As for cold weather preparation, on the day of participation, it was 28°C during the day, so I wore a light 3/4 sleeve top and long pants. I even forgot the disposable hand warmers I brought for warmth at the hotel, haha.

However, during the hike up to Onizuka, it was said to be "less windy and warmer than usual," around 9°C, so I wore my UK ultra-down jacket and only the borrowed cold-weather pants. Some people wore fleece, but it was warmer than I expected, so this was enough at Onizuka.

After arriving near the summit to watch the sunset, I was lent an additional jacket, hat, and gloves, which kept me warm and cozy, but it was still a bit chilly due to the wind, haha. If you're sensitive to the cold or participating during a colder season, proper preparation is essential. The stargazing location was a bit lower down, so it was perfectly warm there.

The bento box we received on the way to Onizuka was better than I expected; I thought it would be like a convenience store bento, but it came with warm miso soup and a drink. It was a proper bento, and I was surprised! It was delicious! From what I saw of the bento boxes from many other tour companies, this one might have been the most luxurious, haha. At the stargazing location, there was also a service of cookies and tea, making for a warm and cozy experience. I'm really glad I participated in this tour. I've created wonderful new memories on the Big Island!♪

以前から参加したかったけど、良い月齢と旅行日程が合わず断念してましたが
今回やっと実現しました！！！
参加当日は天候にも恵まれサンセットのグラデーションの空は美しく、
その後の星空観測ではガイドさんが星座の説明を分かりやすく丁寧に説明してくれ
満天の星空は本当に美しかったです。

防寒対策ですが参加当日は日中は28℃あり上は薄手の7分袖1枚＋下は長ズボンで参加。
寒さ対策に持って行った使い捨てカイロもホテルに忘れる始末wwww

でも途中オニヅカで「いつもより風も少なく暖かい」との事で9℃くらいで
持参したUKのウルトラダウンを着用し同時に貸していただける防寒着のズボンのみ着用。
フリースなど着てた方もいらっしゃいましたが、思ってたより暖かかったので
オニヅカではコレだけで十分でした。

サンセットを見る山頂付近に到着後、上着+帽子+手袋をさらに貸して頂き
モコモコ状態で暖かかったんですが、やはり風があるため
体感的にはチョット寒かったですww
寒がりさんや寒い時期の参加なら、それなりの対策必須です。
星空観測の場所では少し下った場所だったのでバッチリ暖かかったです(^_^)

行きのオニヅカで頂いたお弁当はコンビニ弁当くらいに思ってたら
温かいお味噌汁に飲み物もあり、ちゃんとしたお弁当でビックリ！美味しかったですww
たぶん他の沢山のツアー会社さんに参加されてる方のお弁当を見た限り一番豪華かもww
星空観測の場所でもクッキーと紅茶のサービスもあり
至れり尽くせりで心も身体も暖かく過ごせ、このツアーに参加してホント良かったです。
ハワイ島での素晴らしい新たな想い出が増えました♪

I visit the Big Island of Hawaii every year. When you come here, be sure to enjoy it. You can have a more elevated experience than at a luau in Honolulu.

各年毎に訪れるハワイ島。ここにきたら是非楽しんでください。ホノルルでのルアウより、より崇高な体験ができますね。

We participated as a couple.
We chose this tour after seeing a feature on TV about the staff member Daisuke.

I usually don't give perfect scores, but to put it simply, choosing this tour was definitely the right decision. It became the best memory. It’s worth more than five stars.

When we entered the sea, Daisuke and Captain Nawata coordinated to predict the dolphins' path and guided us to the pod of dolphins.

We were able to swim with the dolphins several times during one dive. You can really swim close to them.

Even when searching for dolphins from the boat, they kept the conversation enjoyable, so I never felt bored.

If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I will definitely repeat this experience. Thank you so much, Nawata, Daisuke, and Yuko!

夫婦二人で参加しました。
TVでスタッフのダイスケさんの特集を見たのがきっかけで
このツアーにしました。

普段、評価で満点を付ける事はないのですが
結果を言えば、このツアーにして大正解でした。最高の想い出になりました。
星５個以上の価値があります

海に入るとダイスケさんと船上からキャプテンの縄田さんとの連携で
イルカの通り道を予測し、先回りをしてイルカの群れまで誘導してくれます

１度のダイブで数回、イルカと泳ぐ事ができました。
ホントに間近でイルカと泳げます。

船上からイルカを探す時も楽しい会話をしてくれるので
退屈しませんでした。

次回にハワイ島に行く機会があるなら絶対リピします。
縄田さん、ダイスケさん、ゆうこちゃん、本当にありがとうございました

We were seated at 5 PM, and the actual show started around 7 PM. Until then, we enjoyed drinks, hula experiences, and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. The show featured not only hula but also dances from other islands like Samoa. Between the dances, there were talks and songs from the host, and I thought it might have been more enjoyable if I understood a bit more English. The time flowed leisurely, and depending on the seats, you might not be very close to the stage, so small children might get bored.

17時に着席し、実際にショーが始まるのは19時ごろからでした。それまでは、ドリンクやフラ体験、ハワイの伝統料理などを楽しみました。ショーでは、フラだけでなく、サモアなど、他の島のダンスもありました。ダンスの合間に司会者のトークや歌があり、もう少し英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかなと思います。時間もゆったりと流れますし、席によってはそれほどステージに近くないため、小さなお子様は飽きてしまうかもしれません。

Great activity. Guides were good. Unfortunate about weather.

The guide provided detailed explanations, which was really great! I would like to use this service again!

ガイドさんが詳しく説明してくれたりが、凄く！良かったです＼(^o^)／
またこちらにお世話になりたいと思いました ！

I was worried about altitude sickness since I was with my elderly mother, but she only had a slight headache, so it was fine. The sunset was beautiful, and the gradient of the Earth's shadow afterward was stunning as well. During the stargazing, we could see the distant flames of Kilauea Volcano! The moon was close to full, so the sky was brighter than I had imagined. I was thrilled to see the Southern Cross! On the way there, we also stopped at a lava point, which was enjoyable. I was torn between the Kilauea Volcano tour and Mauna Kea, but I'm glad I chose Mauna Kea.

I'm glad I went with Masashi, which had great reviews. The lunch at the Onizuka Visitor Center was more luxurious compared to other tour groups, and the taste was excellent. The stargazing took place at a high-altitude parking lot, so we weren't disturbed by surrounding lights. If we had done stargazing at the Onizuka Center, the surrounding lights would have been a concern. The guide's talk was also enjoyable! Especially the explanations about the stars were easy to understand and impressive. On the way back, we stopped at the Mauna Lani Resort Shops, so I was able to buy breakfast for the next morning.

年配の母を、連れてなので高山病が心配でしたが、少し頭が痛かったくらいで大丈夫でした。サンセットは美しく、その後の地球の影のグラデーションも美しかった。その後の星空観察では、遠くのキラウエア火山の火が見えました！月が満月に近かったので想像していたよりも明るい空。そして、南十字星が見えたことに感動しました！行きの道中では、溶岩ポイントに寄ったりもあって楽しめました。キラウエア火山ツアーと迷ったけど、マウナケアにして、よかったー。

口コミで評判のよかったマサシにしてよかったです。オニズカビジターセンターでのお弁当も他のツアー客と比べて豪華だったし、味も問題なし。星空観測が標高の高い地点の駐車場だったので周りの灯りに邪魔されません。オニヅカセンターで星空観測だとちょっと周りの灯りが気になりそうですもの。ガイドさんのトークも楽しかった！特に星空の説明はわかりやすくて感激。帰りは、マウナラニリゾートのＳｈｏｐｓに寄ってくれたので次の日の朝食も買えてよかったです。

As a solo traveller from the UK it was a bit of a lucky dip as there are other providers of similar tours to this one.....worth every penny!our tour guide was Blake,he was very knowledgeable and friendly the sunset was truly amazing and the star gazing was fun and I learned alot about some of the stars..the telescopes was very good pieces of kit and we even saw the moon rising from the cloud horizon which was amazing too....we were very lucky with the weather conditions it wasn't windy at all,still a bit chilly on the summit tho..the parka jackets were good quality and clean....I could carry on,but gonna leave it here as amazing well worth it....one small note,the gloves supplied keep your hands warm but don't make it easy to take pictures on small cameras and mobile phones.

I was a bit worried since we were going over 4,000 meters, but thanks to the great arrangements made by Matsuzaki, there were no issues at all. The full moon was just a few days away, so we couldn't see a 100% starry sky due to the moonlight, but we enjoyed it enough. The sunset was amazing. I want to take my family and go again.

標高4,000メートルを超えるので少し心配でしたが、案内してくれた松崎さんのナイスアレンジで全く問題がありませんでした。もう数日で満月だったので月明かりで100%の星空とはいきませんでしたが十分にエンジョイしました。夕陽は最高でした。家族を連れて もう一度行ってみたいと思っています

Fortunately, it wasn't cold when we went. The guide provided detailed explanations about the constellations, and even someone like me who knows nothing about them had a great time. Above all, I will never forget the excitement of seeing the moon through the telescope. While others were looking, they served cookies and warm tea, which helped keep us cozy. They also took a lot of photos, and we could download them freely, so I highly recommend this experience!

私たちが行った時はラッキーなことに寒くありませんでした。
ガイドさんが星座について詳しく説明してくれて何もわからない私でもすごく楽しめました。
何より望遠鏡で月を見た時の感動は忘れられません。
他の人たちが見ている時にはクッキーや暖かい紅茶などをふるまってくれて体もあったまりました。
写真もたくさん取ってくれてダウンロードも自由にできるので至れり尽くせりでお勧めです！

My main purpose on the Big Island was to observe the stars at Mauna Kea, so I joined this tour. The bus was full with 13 people. The guide talked almost the entire way there, which kept it from being boring. At various points, we also had opportunities for photos, which was a nice memory since I was traveling alone. Both the sunset and the starry sky were truly beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable about cameras and taught us a lot, allowing me to take the best photos.

ハワイ島ではマウナケア山の星空観測が第一目的だったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。ツアーのバスは13人で満席でした。ガイドさんは行きはほぼしゃべり通しで、退屈せずにすみました。所々のポイントでは写真撮影もしてくれて、一人旅だったので記念になりました。サンセットも星空観測も本当に綺麗でした。ガイドさんはカメラに
非常に詳しく色々教えてくれて最高の写真が撮れました。

This was an awesome experience. I think all who go to Hawaii need to see this!

It was my first vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii and I booked a full day circle tour with Wasabi Tours with my boyfriend, in order to get acquainted with the island's landscape and popular destinations. Our tour guide, Kala, was absolutely phenomenal! Not only did he show us all of the beautiful sights and landscapes that the island has to offer but he was also an encyclopedia of information! You could ask Kala almost anything about the island and he would almost certainly have the answer. Kala was a historian, a geographer, a geologist, a horticulturalist and even a sociologist all in one! He was a great story teller! Kala was also extremely hospitable, professional, warm, and inviting--right from the start to the end of the tour!Somehow he managed to keep enthusiastic for the 10+ hour long day. Kala mentioned he used to work in the high end resorts in the North Shore and you can really tell that he did, as he provides extremely professional service. He really went out of his way to make sure the guests were all getting the most out of the experience. When we learned the lava was really high in the Volcanoes National Park, Kala made a few separate attempts to return to the site, as the grounds were extremely steamy that particular day. He REALLY wanted us to see the lava, but it is so sad to say the weather did not cooperate that particular day despite Kala's greatest efforts. Despite this bad luck, we were fortunate enough to see all the other beautiful sites that Wasabi tours promises to take you! Finally, to top the day off, Kala knew how much I wanted to see some of the Hawaiian Honu (sea turtles), and he found me some of those as well! Overall, Wasabi Tours does a really great job preparing a fun and informative day for guests. Ultimately, a big thank you to Kala for keeping us entertained and showing us around the tropical paradise of Hawaii!

Mahalo!

Justine & Sam.

It was really great. I want to see it again. As expected, Hawaii has people from various countries, and it was fun.

If I could wish for something, I would have liked explanations in Japanese as well.

すごくよかった。また見たい。やはりハワイ、、いろんな国の人がいて、たのしかった。

よくを言えば日本語でも説明してほしかった。

Since I heard about my professor's honeymoon trip to Mauna Kea, it has been a place I've longed to visit. It was colder than I expected! However, the scenery was even more beautiful than I imagined, leaving me speechless. (There were restrooms available at various locations, so no worries there.) The bento and warm miso soup we had on the way were delicious! My husband finished everything. The stargazing after the sunset was incredibly fun—like a real planetarium! We took a lot of photos, and both the starry sky and the memories are perfect!

大学の先生から新婚旅行でマウナケアに行った話を聞いてからずっと憧れの場所でした。
予想以上に寒い！だけど、景色も予想以上に綺麗で言葉を失うほどでした。
（お手洗いは各所に設置されていて心配無用でした）
行く途中で食べたお弁当とあったかーいお味噌汁はおいしかった！主人は完食してました。
夕焼けの後の天体観測もすごーく楽しかったです
リアルプラネタリウム！写真もたくさん撮っていただき、星空も思い出も満点(満天)です！

The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was a beauty that felt otherworldly. Staff member Sue provided clear explanations about the summit of Mauna Kea, the observatory, and the constellations, and we had a wonderful time enjoying each other's company with the other participants.

雲海に沈む太陽此の世のものと思えない美しさでした。スタッフのスーさんが分かりやすく、マウナケア山頂、天文台、星座の説明してくれて、参加したメンバーとも和気藹々で楽しく過ごせました。

I participated in this tour in March.

On the day of the tour, we couldn't reach the summit due to strong winds, but we climbed a nearby hill and watched the sunset, which became a wonderful memory.

Next time, I want to climb to the summit of Mauna Kea! I will take my revenge next time.

３月にこちらのツアーに参加させて頂きました。

当日、強風のため山頂までは行けませんでしたが、
近くの丘（山）に登ってサンセットを見たり、
とっても良い思い出になりました。

次回こそ、マウナケアの山頂に登りたいです！
次回、リベンジします。

I felt lucky to have Daisuke as our guide. I was able to see dolphins right in front of me. When they jumped in front of me, it was very moving. Thank you, Daisuke. If I go to the Big Island again, I would like to request you.

ガイドのダイスケさんが担当してくださりラッキーと思いました。やはりイルカを目の前でみることができました。目の前でジャンプしたときは、とても感動しました。ダイスケさん、ありがとうございました。またハワイ島に行くことがあればお願いしたいです。

The guides were very kind! We even saw a whale by chance✨ We also saw a manta ray do a full circle right in front of us! However, I wonder if April was not the right season... I almost lost consciousness on the way back due to the cold and seasickness. I'm usually strong enough to read a book in the car without getting sick, but at that moment, the manta ray was so close that I was so moved that my seasickness disappeared. I recommend going during a time when the sea is calm and warm...

案内してくださる方々は、とても優しいです！クジラも偶然見れました✨マンタも目の前でグルっと二回！しかし、4月は時期ではなかったのでしょうか…寒さと船酔いで帰りは意識を失いかけました。車中でも本が読めるほど、酔いなどには強い方なのですが、、
ただ、マンタがあまりに近かったので、その時だけは感動で酔いは吹っ飛びました。
海が穏やかで暖かい時期はおすすめです…

My newlywed husband and I LOVED this ride. our guide Grace(?) was friendly, knowledgeable, down to earth and very kind with the horses.
horses were very sweet for the most part, clean and well taken care of. barn was also in good shape. advertised as 3 hour ride but with the drive to the barn, info session and saddling up/down the ride itself was 2 hours, which was fine for us. breathtaking ride through Waipio valley. beautiful scenery that can't be matched. only bad part is our bums hurt the next day from sitting in the saddle! :D
would love to go again!

We had the best time! We would do it again for sure!!!

Last time, I experienced horseback riding at a ranch on the Big Island, and it left a lasting impression, so this time I participated in a horseback riding tour in Waipi'o Valley.

It was not difficult at all, and the horses followed along quietly in line, making it a truly relaxing activity. While gazing at the Waipi'o Valley, which is said to be a power spot, the only sound was the hoofbeats of the horses, which I think is the very essence of "healing." On the other hand, if you're looking for the feeling of "controlling the horse," it might be better to run freely at a ranch.

The location of the shop might be a bit hard to find. It's more reliable to go to the observation deck first and then come back.

Horseback riding while enjoying the majestic ocean of the Big Island, and leisurely viewing the healing valley from the back of a horse—either way, horseback riding is recommended as an activity to savor the land of Hawaii.

前回、ハワイ島の牧場で乗馬を体験し、とても心に残ったので、
今回はワイピオ渓谷の乗馬ツアーに参加しました。

少しも難しいことはなく、馬も大人しく列に着いていくので、
本当にのんびりできるアクティビティでした。
パワースポットと言われるワイピオ渓谷をながめながら、
馬の足音だけが響く空間はまさに「癒し」そのものだと思います。
逆に「馬を操っている感」は薄いので、それを求めるなら牧場で自由に駆け回るほうがいいかも。

お店の場所はちょっとわかりにくいかもしれません。
一度、展望台まで行ってから戻ってきたほうが確実です。

ハワイ島の雄大な海を観ながら牧場を駆け回る乗馬、
癒しの谷をのんびりと馬の背から眺める乗馬、
いずれにしてもハワイの大地を味わうアクティビティとして、
乗馬はオススメです。

I wanted to go snorkeling, so I joined this tour. I was a bit worried because I brought my 85-year-old mother, but the cruise staff prepared various swimming equipment so that anyone, regardless of age, could enjoy themselves. My mother was able to see tropical fish and coral reefs for the first time without getting her face wet, and she was very moved. I felt it was worth bringing her along, and I'm really glad I participated. I was also concerned about seasickness, but it turned out to be completely fine. In fact, my husband took motion sickness medication and ended up feeling sleepy, and I later thought I shouldn't have given it to him. Anyway, the fun time passed in the blink of an eye, and I wished we could have enjoyed it a little longer.

シュノーケリングがやりたくて、このツアーにに参加しました。　ただ８５歳の母を連れてなので、少し心配していましたが、年齢関係なく、楽しむ気があれば誰でも楽しめるように、クルーズのスタッフの方がたが、いろいろな水泳用具を用意してくださり、母も顔に水をつけずに、熱帯魚やサンゴ礁を初めて見ることができ、とても感激しておりました。　私も母を連れて行った甲斐があり、本当に参加して良かったです。　船酔いも心配しましたが、全く大丈夫でした。むしろ、主人は酔い止め薬を飲んで反対に眠くなってしまい、飲ませなければ良かったと後で思いました。　とにかく、楽しい時間があっという間に過ぎた感じで、もう少し楽しんでいたいぐらいでした。

The guides, Konno and Stefan, were very kind and showed us around. The sunset over the sea of clouds from the summit of Mauna Kea was beautiful, and we could faintly see the Kilauea crater along with a sky full of stars. We were also able to see the craters on the moon through a reflecting telescope. Although it was windy and the temperature was low, we brought hand warmers, so we didn't feel too cold.

ガイドの今野さんとステファンさんが親切に案内してくれ、マウナケア山頂からの雲海に沈む夕日とキラウエア火口がほんのり見え、満天の星空がとてもきれいでした。反射望遠鏡で月のクレーターも見えました。風がふいて気温は低かったですが、ホッカイロも持参して寒さ対策は万全でしたので、さほど寒さは感じませんでした。

My first time at 4,000 meters.
I was moved by the sunset.
I was moved by the opposite side of the sunset.
I was moved by the starry sky.

I was fine health-wise, but it was really cold.
- Ski wear (top and bottom)
- Knit hat
- Gloves
They provide the above three items.
Additionally, I wore a Uniqlo down jacket.
Of course, I also had sneakers and thick socks on.

人生初の４０００メートル。
サンセットで感激
サンセットの反対側で感激
星空で感激

体調自体は大丈夫でしたが、とにかく寒い。
・スキーウェア上下
・ニット帽
・手袋
上記3点は用意してくれます。
加えて、ユニクロダウンを装備しました。
もちろん、スニーカー＆厚手靴下で。

On the day of the trip, the sky over Kealakekua Bay was cloudy, but the water temperature was not as cold as I expected, and I was lucky to swim in the clear sea with a large turtle, which made me very satisfied♪

Along the way, I also saw dolphins three times, which was exciting! They were doing spin jumps and were so cute.

The staff spoke English, but they were friendly and kind. I also received an instruction manual in Japanese.

Overall, ocean rafting was amazing♪

Even though we are in our 40s and 50s, we had a great time♪

You might want to bring motion sickness medication.

After snorkeling, as the reviews mentioned, my body got really cold, and I had to give up on the second snorkeling session. On the way back, the wind felt chilly, so I recommend that women wear a thick hoodie or windbreaker, or even layer up.

During rafting, the sun was strong, and the wind hit my eyes, so wearing sunglasses was definitely the right choice.

On the way back, the waves got particularly high, and the boat bounced quite a bit. It was fun in its own way, but it might be tough for those with back issues (this was also mentioned in the Japanese instruction manual).

We drove from the Marriott Hotel, and it was easy to find; it took less than 30 minutes.

This is a tour I highly recommend and would like to use again.

I will definitely use it next time.

当日、ケアラケクア湾方面は曇り空でしたが 水温は想像より冷たくなく、透明度の良い海でラッキーな事に、大きな亀とも一緒に泳げて満足でした♪　

途中、イルカも３度見れてテンション↑スピンジャンプしたり可愛いかったです。

スタッフは英語ですが、愛想も良く優しかったです。日本語の説明書ももらえます。

とにかくオーシャンラフティング最高♪

４０～５０代の私達ですが、大盛り上がりでした♪

酔い止め薬は必須かも。

シュノーケル後、口コミどうり体が冷え切り、寒くて２回目のシュノーケルは断念。帰りは風が冷たく感じるので、女子は厚手のパーカーかウインドブレーカーを１枚と言わず重ね着をお薦めします。

ラフティング中、日差しが強く目にも風が強く当たるのでサングラスをかけてて正解でした。

帰りは特に波が高くなり、かなりボートが跳ねます。それはそれで楽しかったので最高でしたが、腰の悪い方は確かに キツイかも・・・（日本語の説明書にも記載してありましたが）

マリオットホテルからレンタカーで行きましたが、解りやすく３０分も掛かりません。

また利用したいお薦めのツアーです。

次回、また利用します。

On the day of our visit, the sky over Kealakekua Bay was cloudy, but the water temperature was not as cold as I imagined, and I was lucky to swim with a large turtle in the clear sea, which was satisfying! Along the way, we also saw dolphins three times, which was exciting and adorable. The staff spoke English and were friendly and kind. We received an instruction manual in Japanese as well.

Overall, ocean rafting was amazing! Even though we are in our 40s and 50s, we had a blast! Motion sickness medication is a must. After snorkeling, my body got really cold, just as the reviews said, and I had to skip the second round. On the way back, the wind felt chilly, so I recommend that women wear a thick hoodie or windbreaker, or even layer up.

During rafting, the sun was strong, and the wind hit my eyes, so wearing sunglasses was definitely the right choice. On the way back, the waves got particularly high, and the boat bounced quite a bit. It was fun in its own way, but it might be tough for those with back issues (this was mentioned in the Japanese instruction manual as well).

We drove from the Marriott Hotel, and it was easy to find, taking less than 30 minutes. This is a tour I would definitely recommend and want to use again!

当日、ケアラケクア湾方面は曇り空でしたが水温は想像より冷たくなく、透明度の良い海でラッキーな事に大きな亀とも一緒に泳げて満足♪　
途中、イルカも３度見れてテンション↑可愛いかったです。
スタッフは英語ですが愛想も良く優しかったです。日本語の説明書ももらえます。
とにかくオーシャンラフティング最高♪４０～５０代の私達ですが、大盛り上がりでした♪
酔い止め薬は必須です。シュノーケル後、口コミどうり体が冷え切り寒く２回目は断念。帰りは風が冷たく感じるので女子は厚手のパーカーかウインドブレーカーを１枚と言わず重ね着をお薦めします。
ラフティング中、日差しが強く目にも風が強く当たるのでサングラスをかけてて正解でした。
帰りは特に波が高くなり、かなりボートが跳ねます。それはそれで楽しかったので最高でしたが、腰の悪い方には確かに キツイかも・・・（日本語の説明書にも記載してありましたが）
マリオットホテルからレンタカーで行きましたが解りやすく３０分も掛かりません。
また利用したいお薦めのツアーです。

Show: Overall, it was great. The female dancers were very graceful, and I was captivated by them. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand the host's jokes because I don't speak English, which was disappointing. The foreigners around me seemed to be enjoying it and laughing.

Food & Drinks: There were more options than I expected, and the food was quite tasty. The Mai Tai and Lava Flow were delicious. It was an all-you-can-drink, but since I can't drink much... I didn't really feel the benefits of the premium seats. I think it's perfectly fine to go early and get seats in the front row of the regular section. The show does pause several times before it gets dark. If you time it right around sunset, you can go to the left side of the stage near the fence, where you can see the ocean and take beautiful sunset photos through the palm trees!

ショー：全体的に良かったです。ダンサーの女性達がとても優雅で見惚れました。英語が解らなかったので、司会の方のジョークが理解出来ず、残念。周りの外人さん達はウケてて楽しそうでした。料理・ドリンク：想像より種類もあり、普通に美味しかったです。マイタイ・ラバフローが美味しかったです。飲み放題でしたが、そんなに飲めない方なので・・・。プレミアムシートのメリットは特に感じませんでした。早い時間に行って、普通席の前列をゲットでぜんぜん良いと思います。ショーは、暗くなるまでに何度か中断します。サンセットタイムで日の入りが近くなった頃を見計らい、ステージに向かって左側のフェンスの方まで行くと海が見え、ヤシの木越しの とても綺麗なサンセットの写真が撮れますよ♪

At 60 years old, my spouse and I participated. It was our first time snorkeling, and I was worried about our age, but we signed up after being encouraged by comments from those with experience. We were the only Japanese participants, but the staff and other participants were kind, so we managed even without understanding English.

We received a Japanese instruction manual in advance for the history and location, as well as how to use the snorkel and goggles, but we left without having time to read it. The snorkeling experience was sufficient with just a brief lesson from the instructor. Apparently, Kealakekua Bay is the best snorkeling spot on the Big Island, and there were so many types of fish and coral that we could have watched them forever. I was surprised by the size of the purple sea urchins and the black sea urchins. We were also able to see dolphins perfectly. The rafting on the military rubber boat was thrilling, and I was very satisfied. We made wonderful memories.

However, you really need to be careful about sunburn. Once you get on the rubber boat, you can't let go of the ropes, so it's essential to apply sunscreen all over your body before boarding. I forgot to apply it on the underside of my feet and ended up with a bad sunburn on my unprotected calves. I brought a cream-type sunscreen from Japan, but all the foreign participants were using spray sunscreen. There are super strong sprays with SPF 100 available, so I recommend buying sunscreen locally. It's a good idea to read the instructions, consider the time needed to apply sunscreen perfectly, and check in early. I would like to participate again when I come to the Big Island.

６０歳、夫婦で参加しました。シュノーケリングは初めてだし年齢的にも心配しましたが、参加経験者のコメントに後押しされ申込しました。日本人は我々２人だけでしたが、スタッフも他の参加者の方々も親切にしてくれたので、英語はわからなくても何とかなりました。

歴史や場所について、シュノーケルやメガネの使い方は、日本語の説明書を事前にくれましたが、読む間もなく出発。シュノーケリングは、インストラクターのワンポイントレッスンだけでも十分でした。アラケクア湾はハワイ島で一番のシュノーケリングポイントらしいですが、魚も珊瑚も種類が多く、いつまで見ていても飽きません。ムラサキウニやバフンウニが大きいことにびっくり。イルカもバッチリ見ることができました。軍用ゴムボートでのラフティングもスリルがあり、大満足。楽しい思い出ができました。

しかし、日焼けには本当に注意が必要です。ゴムボートに乗ってからは、ロープから手を離せなくなるので、乗船前に日焼け止めを全身に塗ることが必須です。私は、足の裏側に塗り忘れ失敗しました。シュノーケリング中に、無防備だったふくらはぎがひどく日焼けしてしまいました。私の日焼け止めは日本から持参したクリームタイプですが、外国の参加者は皆さんスプレー式の日焼け止めを使っていました。SPF100という超強力スプレーもあるので、日焼け止めは現地で買うのがお薦めです。説明書を読み、日焼け止めを完璧に塗る時間を考え、早めにチェックインするのが良いですね。また、ハワイ島に来たら参加したいと思います。