All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

When I participated, the full moon was approaching, so there were fewer stars than I had imagined, but our guide was fun, making the journey to the summit enjoyable. I played with horses at the ranch, learned about plants, and took fun photos during the sunset. The lunch was quite delicious, and they provided warm clothing for both the top and bottom, which I thought was better service compared to other tours.

参加したときは満月が近かったため、星の数が想像よりも少なかったけれど、ガイドさんが楽しい方のため、山頂までの道のりも楽しめた。
牧場で馬と戯れたり、植物について教えてもらったり、サンセットで楽しい写真を撮っていただいたり。
お弁当もなかなか美味しくて、防寒着も上下貸していただけて、他のツアーよりもサービスがよいと思った。

Wonderful family activitiy! We had a blast. Bob, our guide was informative and entertaining. We got to see a side of Hawaii that is well preserved. Swimming and playing in the natural waterfall was very memorable.

This time, I went to the Big Island for the first time, and Mauna Kea was the best. The cold-weather gear from the nature school was warm and comfortable, and the lunch was delicious. The guide for the day, Shinya, was interesting and a really nice person. He seemed to be a professional photographer, and he took beautiful pictures for us. The explanations about the constellations were detailed and easy to understand. At Mauna Kea, I felt connected to the universe, and it was a wonderful experience. I hope to join this tour again someday.

今回、初めてハワイ島へ行って、マウナケアが一番良かったです。ネイチャースクールの防寒着はつなぎで暖かかったし、お弁当もおいしかったです。この日のガイドのしんやさんは、面白く、とても良い人でした。カメラのプロの方らしく、写真も綺麗に撮ってもらえました。星座の説明も詳しく、わかりやすかったです。マウナケアでは宇宙を感じられて、気持ち良かったです。またいつかこのツアーに参加できたら良いなと思います。

On July 2nd, The historical sunset cruise we took was fabulous right until the end but we were very disappointed that the captain elected to dock five minutes too soon. A fantastic sunset was in the making and if we had slowed down five minutes we would have been treated to a terrific sky. Everyone with a camera was out on deck with cameras ready, and we just pulled right in to dock watching the sun slip behind the island instead of over the water where it would have been had we stayed out five more minutes. I know for certain many others were unhappy with this handling of time. Why we had to dock so quickly is a mystery to me.

It was fun, and the snorkeling was great, but it does take a lot of upper arm strength.

It was a fun experience. We got to see lots of different fish. Taking pictures is hard though because fish and boat moving, and hard to see when developed because of glass.

Our guides were great. Activities in and out of the kayaks was always up to the individual. Care was taken to explain and show how to do things. The snorkeling was great and the cliff jump (optional for everyone) was an great from the Top of the World. Excellent snacks after our trip!!

"Nappy" our driver was great. He made the trip fun. He had alot of knowledge to impart on the area, the flora and fauna and history of the Island. Great guy!

"Nappy" our driver was great. He made the trip fun. He had alot of knowledge to impart on the area, the flora and fauna and history of the Island. Great guy!

Since I came to Hawaii, I wanted to experience the essence of Hawaii, so I chose a luau show.

I drove there with a rental car. The parking fee was only $5 after getting a stamp at the luau reception.
Before the show started, there were various experience corners like a coconut breaking demonstration, leaf crafting, and practicing with fire dance batons.

I even chatted with some Americans sitting next to me in broken English...

Ah, it was a moment when I really felt like I was in a foreign country! I felt like I was in Hawaii! ♪

ハワイに来たからには、ハワイらしさを感じたくてルアウショーを選びました。

ﾚﾝﾀｶｰで現地まで行きました。駐車場はﾙｱｳ受付でﾊﾝｺを押してもらって、５ドルですみました。
ｼｮｰが始まる前には、ｺｺﾅｯﾂの解体ｼｮｰみたいなのとか、葉っぱのｸﾗﾌﾄ作りとか、ﾌｧｲｱｰﾀﾞﾝｽのﾊﾞﾄﾝを回す練習とか色々体験ｺｰﾅｰなどもありました。

たまたま隣の席に座ったアメリカ人の方たちとも、カタコトな英語でお話したり･･･

あ~外国にきた！ハワイに来た！って思えた時間でした♪

Our family did the Afternoon cruise and it was fantastic! There was something for everyone...snorkeling, slides, high dives. The food was great, the staff was attentive and friendly and we truly enjoy the afternoon! What a great cruise for families! Thanks.

When it comes to Hawaii, I had only traveled to Waikiki before, but this time I made my big debut on the Big Island!

I was able to join a tour to the summit of Mauna Kea, which I had wanted to do for a long time! I was deeply moved by the sea of clouds from 4,000 meters up! It was cold, but I had never seen such a beautiful starry sky, so I was amazed.

I also have to give a big shoutout to our guide who took us to that extraordinary scenery. They paid attention to every detail and showed such dedication throughout the tour, making me feel their professionalism. At the end, we all applauded for the guide!

Seeing the starry sky was much more enjoyable with explanations from someone knowledgeable rather than just looking at it vaguely!

It was a rich and fulfilling tour that makes you want to participate again and again! I highly recommend it!

ハワイといえば、ワイキキにしか旅行したことなかったのですが、今回はじめてBIGなビッグアイランドデビュー☆☆☆

前々から行きたかったマウナケア山頂のツアーに参加できました！4000メートルの山のうえからの雲海に大感動！寒かったけど、あんなキレイな星空をみたことなかったので、ビックリでした。

そして、あの非日常の風景に案内してくれるガイドさんに脱帽です。細かいところまで気をつかわれ、最後の最後まで手を抜かず熱心がガイドっぷりにプロを感じました。最後にはガイドさんに拍手をみんなでしてました！

星空もただ漠然とみるよりも、知識のある方に説明してもらえたので、楽しめました！

何度でも参加したくなる、内容の濃いツアーでした！おすすめです☆

THIS WAS A BLAST!!! THE BOAT WAS PERFECTLY SUITED FOR SNORKELING AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT. THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND OFFERED GREAT TIPS TO A FIRST TIMER LIKE ME. IF I COULD AFFORD IT, WE WOULD HAVE BOOKED A SECOND TRIP. BUT OVERALL THE SNORKEL TRIP WAS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE ACTIVITIES WE SCHEDULED ON THE TRIP.

The kayaking was not as tiring as I anticipated. My kids' highlight of the tour was the 25ft cliff jump (I only jumped the 10 ft cliff). They can't stop talking about it; truly awesome. We snorkeled on our way back from the caves. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour and would do it again.

Our Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour was fantastic. Our pilot, Chris, was very informative and knowledgeable about the volcano and its surrounding area. His flying was superb as it was a very smooth ride. I would definitely recommend the Circle of Fire tour!!

We booked with the Fair Winds because one of us doesn't swiim and they made it possible for us both to share this amazing experience. Outstanding crew
support!!! It was sad to see so few fish but the coral beds were lovely. Well worth doing!!

I participated in your tour.

Now that I'm back in Japan, I realize just how extraordinary my time on the Big Island and the scenery of Mauna Kea were.

Mauna Kea is amazing, but the guide from Nature School was even more incredible (laughs). They were truly powerful and soulful, and it makes me want to do my best in Japan too!

Thank you so much! I will definitely go to Hawaii again!

御社のツアーに参加させていただきました。

日本に戻り、ハワイ島での時間やマウナケアの風景がどれだけ非日常的なものだったか、改めてわかります。

マウナケアもスゴイですが、ネイチャースクールさんのガイドさんが、さらにスゴイ（笑）　ほんとにパワフル、ソウルフルで、私も日本でガンバろう！って思います。

本当に有難うございました！またハワイ行きます！

Thank you for a wonderful time.

I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first visit to the Big Island.

I'm so glad I went!

The sunset was incredibly beautiful, and I was truly moved. The starry sky was, of course, amazing! I saw the Milky Way for the first time.

The starry sky was educational. I was amazed by the guide's knowledge and entertainment value.

It became the best memory!

とても素敵なひと時をありがとうございました。

ハワイには、何度か行ったことあるのですが、ハワイ島に足を伸ばしたのは今回はじめてでした。

行って、大正解です！

夕陽はとても綺麗で、ただただ感動でした。
星空は言うまでもなく、最高！天の川、はじめてみました。。

星空は、勉強になりました。ガイドさんの知識とエンターテインメント性に驚くばかりです。

最高の思い出になりました！

This was an awesome experience. I would go again and again.

The kids loved this!!! I was afraid I might bounce out but it was fun!!!!

We did the Kayak , Snorkel and Sea Cave................it was wonderful! The guides were very nice and the snacks were very nice. I loved the whole thing!! I am a bit afraid of the Ocean so I only snorkled a little and then sat up on the rocks which was very relaxing and so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

This was a very fun activity. The food and activities were great!

I love snorkeling and have had experiences swimming with dolphins at Hanauma Bay, Sharks Cove, and Electric Beach in Hawaii, but snorkeling with the manta rays was exceptional. Instead of actively snorkeling, you just float and watch the manta rays gather around you, and they come really close. It seems they are attracted by the light. This was quite an exhilarating tour.
The meeting point is easy to find according to the map, so I encourage you to participate. I will include a photo of the path to the meeting point taken during the day. Just aim for the Sheraton, and you won't go wrong.

スノーケル好きでこれまでハワイでハナウマ湾やシャークスコーブ、エレクトリックビーチでイルカと泳いだり経験してきましたが、このマンタとのスノーケルは格別でした。スノーケルするというより、ただ浮いていてそこに集まるマンタを見るのですが、すごい近くまで寄ってきます。光によってくるようです。これはかなり刺激的なツアーでした。
　現地集合ですが、集合場所も地図どおりでまようことなく行けるので参加してみてください。明るいうちに撮影した集合場所の道を掲載します。シェラトンを目指せば間違いありません。

Kealakekua Bay. This is the place where the monument for Captain Cook, who first discovered Hawaii, is located. The boat hardly rocked, the meals provided were delicious, and the sea had outstanding clarity. I'm glad I participated.

ケアラケクア湾。ハワイを最初に発見したキャプテンクックの記念碑がある場所です。船はほとんど揺れることがなく、提供される食事もおいしく、海は抜群の透明度です。参加してよかったです。

I decided to participate in this luau show because it is conveniently held in the center of Kailua-Kona. Check-in is at 5:00 PM, and there is also an ABC Store in the center of Kona, which is not uncommon in Oahu, so I included some shopping as well. I arrived early and watched what seemed to be a local student canoe team's practice before heading to the venue.

I have participated in luau shows several times in Waikiki, but what I think is great about this luau show is that it takes place in nature. It features Tahitian dance, Hawaiian hula, Fiji dance, Samoan dance, and fire dance—there's a little bit of everything. I believe it offers good cost performance as well.

このルアウショーはカイルアコナの中心地で開催されており便利だな~と思い参加しました。１７：００にチェックインですが、ここコナの中心地にはオアフでは珍しくないＡＢＣストアもあり、買出し含め参加しました。早めに到着し、地元の学生？のカヌーチームの練習などを見た後、会場へ。
　ルアウショーはワイキキで何度か参加しているのですが、このルアウショーのいいところは、自然の中で繰り広げらるところじゃないかと思います。タヒチアンダンス、ハワイアンフラ、フィジーダンスとサモアンなダンスそしてファイアーダンスなんでもござれです。コストパファーマンスも良いショーだと思います。

The tour I wanted to participate in the most on the Big Island was the one to the summit of Mauna Kea. I was really torn between the sunset and sunrise options, but I chose the sunset tour. Although the sunrise option was tempting, I thought that after overcoming jet lag, waking up in the middle of the night might disrupt my health, so I opted for the sunset.

The Mauna Kea Observatory has cutting-edge telescopes, including Japan's Subaru Telescope. It's made by Mitsubishi Electric, and I was impressed by the technological prowess of Japanese electronics manufacturers. And the sunset—followed by a sky full of stars. The starry sky is like a natural planetarium! It’s truly natural, and the stars look incredibly close. They provide detailed explanations using something like a laser pointer.

ハワイ島で一番参加したかったツアーがマウナケア山頂に行くツアーでした。サンセットかサンライズかめちゃくちゃ悩みましたが、サンセットのツアーを選択しました。サンライズも捨てがたいのですが、時差ボケを解消したと思ったら、夜中に起床ということで体調をくずしそうなのでサンセットを選択しました。
　マウナケアの天文台は世界最先端の望遠鏡が目白押しで、日本の「すばる」望遠鏡もここにあります。三菱電機製の望遠鏡ということです。日本の電機メーカーの技術力もすごいな・・・と感心です。そしてサンセット~満点の星空。星空はまるで天然プラネタリウム！　というか天然なんだが、メチャクチャ星が近くに見えます。レーザーポインターのようなもので詳しく解説してもらえます。

I think this is an experience you can only have on the Big Island. The night snorkeling tour with manta rays was incredible. The water temperature at night in May is about 25-26°C, but it can be a bit chilly. We were able to see manta rays that were 2 to 3 meters in size. Since I was staying at the Sheraton Keauhou Hotel, it was really convenient to walk to the tour company.

こんな体験はビックアイランドでしか味わえないと思います。マンタ レイ（オニイトマキ エイ）と泳ぐ夜のスノーケリング ツアー。夜の水温は5月で摂氏で約25,6℃なのだそうですがちょっと夜は寒いです。マンタは2~3メートルの大きさのものが見ることができました。シェラトンケアウホウホテルに宿泊していたのでツアー会社にも徒歩で行くことができ本当に良かったです。

We saw sperm whales, pilot whales and spinner dolphins in addition to fantastic snorkeling. Our Captain Chuck was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He went out of his way to show us a great time.

The sight of a large manta ray, about 3 meters in size, gracefully swimming at my feet was an indescribable experience. If you're interested in this opportunity, you should definitely go for it. I only encountered one manta, but it felt quite friendly and adorable, swimming around my feet multiple times, which was amazing. However, during the first 20 minutes in the water, it didn't appear, and I got quite cold. By the time I returned to the boat, I was shivering, and the car ride back had the heater on full blast. A thick jacket is necessary.

I also wanted to note a few things:
1) The voucher stated, "Please arrive by 5:30 PM, 10 minutes early." When I arrived just after 5 PM, the staff told me it was too early. There were people arriving at 6:30 PM as well. The start time might change due to sunset or other factors. So, I went shopping at the nearby Keauhou Shopping Center (about a 3-minute drive). It's quite a large shopping center with plenty of food court options and specialty stores, which was great.
2) Regarding photos, even with underwater lighting, a camera without a flash won't capture anything. I recommend using one with a flash.
3) Since I can't swim at all, I emailed to confirm if life jackets were available, and I received a reply saying they were. However, there were no life jackets provided. Instead, I participated with a float that was about 1 meter long. This was quite scary. It took courage to enter the night sea with this unfamiliar equipment. Watching others, I hesitantly entered the water. Once I did it, I managed, but it was a pretty frightening experience. Nevertheless, the thrill of meeting the manta ray was immeasurable. If you have the courage, I highly recommend it 200%.

3メートル前後の大きなマンタが足元を雄大に泳ぐ様は何とも言い難い感動でした。このOPに興味が有るならやるべきでしょう。１匹しか逢えませんでしたが、マンタも人に懐いている感じで可愛かったです。何回も足元を回り最高でした。しかし海に入って最初の20分は現れなかった為、体がかなり冷えてしまい、船に戻った時には体がガクガク震えてしまい帰りの車中は暖房ガンガンでした。厚手の上着は必要です。
その他気づいた事が有ったので書いておきます。
１）バウチャーに「集合時間は17時半、その10分前には来てください」と有ったので、17時過ぎに行ったら、スタッフに「早いと」言われました。18時半に来ている人も居ました。日没等の関係でスタート時間が変わるのかも？仕方ないで、近くのケアウホウショッピングセンター（車で3分位）に行ってのショッピング。此処はかなり大きなショッピングセンターで、フードコートや専門店も沢山有ってgoodでした。
２）写真ですが、下からライトアップしていてもフラッシュ無しの水中カメラでは全く写りません。フラッシュ付きをお勧めします。
３）泳ぎが全く出来ない為、ライフジャケットが有るかメールで確認したら「有ります」との返信が来たので申し込んだのにライフジャケットは有りませんでした。代わりに長さ1メートルぐらいの棒状の浮き輪みたいので参加しました。これは結構怖いです。泳げない人が夜の海に初めての道具で入るのは勇気が要りました。周りの人を見ながら最後に、怖る怖るの入水でした。やってしまえば何とかなりますが、かなり怖かった体験でした。しかしながら、マンタに会えた感動は計り知れません。勇気が有るなら200％お勧めです。

This was my second time going to Mauna Kea, and I absolutely recommend participating if you visit the Big Island.

I had previously joined a different tour company, but this one had tastier bento and the provided cold-weather gear was thick and sturdy.

I participated in the summer (July) last time and this time in the winter (March). Last time, I was amazed by the starry sky and multiple satellites, and I definitely wanted to see it again, which is why I chose the Big Island for my honeymoon. This time, the constellations I could see were different, which was interesting. However, when the moon is out, fewer stars are visible, so it's better to choose your participation date wisely.

I plan to participate again.

マウナケアに行くのは２度目でしたが、ハワイ島に行ったら絶対に参加することをオススメします。

以前違うツアー会社に参加したことがありますが、そちらよりもお弁当もおいしく、貸し出される防寒着も分厚いしっかりとしたものでした。

以前は夏季(７月)に参加し、今回は冬季(３月)に参加しました。
前回は満天の星空と複数の人口衛星に感動し、絶対もう一度見たいと思い、新婚旅行はハワイ島を選びました。
今回では見える星座も違い、おもしろかったです。ただ月がでていると見える星が減るので、参加する日は選んだ方がベターです。

また参加するつもりでいます。