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This was my first time horseback riding. We drove down to the Waipi'o Valley from the meeting point in a car driven by our guide, received a horseback riding lecture, and the guide selected horses that suited each of us. From there, we rode on our own.

At first, I was anxious, but the horses are well-trained, so while there were a few minor scuffles between them, they didn't act out in any significant way. This activity allows you to enjoy the scenery and horseback riding at a walking pace, so if you're looking to gallop, you might find it lacking.

The guide uses Japanese for words like "danger" and "single file," but explanations about the scenery and plants are in English, so if you prefer those explanations in Japanese, I recommend looking for another company.

I was able to see some precious landscapes, so I would love to participate in this activity again the next time I visit the Big Island.

乗馬はほぼ初めてでした。
ワイピオ渓谷の下までは集合場所からガイドさん運転の車で下り、乗馬のレクチャーを受け、ガイドさんがそれぞれに合った馬を選んでくれます。そこからは１人で乗馬です。
最初は不安でしたが、馬はよく訓練されているので、馬同士のちょっとした小競り合いはあるものの、特段暴れたりすることもありません。
歩く速度で景色と乗馬を楽しむアクティビティなので、馬を走らせたい方には物足りないと思います。
ガイドさんは「あぶない」「一列」などの単語は日本語で言ってくれますが、景色や植物の説明などは英語なので、そういった説明を日本語で受けたい方は別の会社を探した方がいいと思います。
貴重な風景が見られたので、次にハワイ島へ行く時もまた参加したいアクティビティです。

I felt the guides' love for the dolphins. We were blessed with good weather and encountered many dolphins. Daisuke and Rei were amazing.

ガイドの方たちのイルカへの愛を感じました。お天気にも恵まれて、たくさんのイルカに出会えました。ダイスケさん、レイさん、最高です。

On a clear day, we traveled to a place in Waipi'o Valley that was inaccessible by rental car using a 4WD vehicle. There, we switched to horseback riding and, after a brief lecture, set off on our riding tour. It was a dreamlike experience to explore areas that are unreachable by car or on foot, and it became the highlight of my trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.

快晴の中、ワイピオ渓谷のレンタカーではとても入って行けないような場所に4WDの車で移動しました。そこで、馬に乗り換え、簡単なレクチャーの後乗馬ツアーに出発しました。車や徒歩ではとても入って行けないような場所を乗馬で巡る夢のような体験ができ、今回のハワイ島で一番の思い出になりました。

When I go to the Big Island, I always participate in snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay. At first, I joined the morning session with lunch included, but since this is my sixth time, I now participate in the afternoon session. The catamaran is comfortable and has a restroom. The Captain Cook monument and the bay right in front of you are truly beautiful, with dense coral and lots of tropical fish! I think this is the best place in Hawaii to see fish clearly. Japanese visitors staying on the Big Island tend to go to other tourist spots, and there are usually only Westerners participating in the snorkeling tours, but I really hope everyone can experience this beautiful underwater world. It was a thoroughly satisfying snorkeling experience!

ハワイ島に行ったら必ずケアラケクア湾のシュノーケリングに参加します。
最初はランチ付きの午前の部で参加していましたが、６回目なので
最近は午後の部に参加しています。
トイレも付いているし快適なカタマランです。
キャプテンクック碑、目の前の湾は本当にきれいで珊瑚が濃いので
熱帯魚がたくさんいます！
ハワイでは一番キレイに魚が見れる場所だと思います。
ハワイ島滞在の日本人は皆、他の観光箇所に行きシュノーケリングツア－に
参加する人は少なく毎回欧米人ばかりですが是非このキレイな海の中を
体感してほしいなぁと思います。
大満足のシュノーケリングでした！

Thanks to the first day of Golden Week, we were lucky to have the place to ourselves and could paddle at our own pace.

Both of us were complete beginners at kayaking, but we were taught very carefully, and their Japanese was excellent, which made us feel at ease.

We were able to enjoy snorkeling at a leisurely pace without feeling rushed until we were satisfied. They even provided us with food, which attracted a lot of fish.

However, despite the cloudy sky, I ended up getting a good sunburn, so I recommend applying plenty of sunscreen.

My first kayaking experience left my arms tired, but I enjoyed the ocean in Hawaii.

ゴールデンウィークの初日のおかげか、当日は私たち夫婦だけの貸し切りで、自分たちのペースで漕ぐことが出来てラッキーでした。
二人とも全く初めてカヤックを漕いだのですが、とても丁寧に教えていただき、日本語もお上手だったので安心出来ます。
シュノーケルも私たちが納得するまで時間も急かさずゆっくりと楽しめました。えさも与えてくれたのでお魚もたくさん集まってきました。
ただ曇り空にも関わらず、しっかり日焼けをしましたので、日焼け止めはたっぷりと塗った方が良いと思います。
初カヤックは腕が疲れましたが、ハワイの海を楽しめました。

The guide, Daisuke, was knowledgeable about dolphins, and we were able to see many dolphins. Thank you very much. I would like to participate again.

ガイドのDAISUKEさんはイルカに詳しく、沢山のイルカを見ることが出来ました。
ありがとうございました。
また、参加したいと思います。

My wife wanted to play with dolphins, so she participated alone. I didn't join and just watched from the side, but opportunities to interact closely with dolphins are rare. It looked like she was having a great time just watching. When I asked her later, she said it was really fun, and I thought to myself that I should have participated too. It does come with a certain cost, but considering the emotional experience you gain, I think it's worth participating!

妻がイルカと遊んでみたいというので妻のみ参加しました。私は参加せず傍らで見ていただけですが、間近でイルカとふれあえる機会などそうあることではありません。みているだけでも楽しそうでした。
あとで妻に聞いてみても、すごい楽しかったようで、私も参加しておけばなぁ…と思いました。
それなりの費用はかかりますが、得られる感動を思えば参加してみてもいいと思います！

As we moved to the point where we could see manta rays while watching the sunset, we waited for a few minutes, holding onto the side of the boat. The first manta only briefly showed itself. After that, it didn’t appear for several minutes, and I started to wonder if that was all we would see... but then, suddenly, there were so many mantas! They performed flips right in front of us. A manta with its mouth wide open, another showing its belly while flipping— it was truly a manta extravaganza. It was a moment that only those who have experienced it can understand. The return trip on the boat was cold, so wearing a windbreaker or other warm clothing is essential.

夕日を見ながらマンタの見えるポイントへ移動。
ボートサイドでボードにつかまりながらマンタを待つこと数分。
最初の1枚はチラッと姿を見せただけでした。
その後数分は姿を見せず、こんなもんなのかな…と思ってたら、その後がマンタがたくさん！
目の前で何度も宙返りをしてくれて。大きな口を開けたマンタ。宙返りでお腹を見せるマンタ。まさにマンタ尽くしでした。
体験した人にしかわからないひと時でした。
帰りのボートでの移動は寒いので、ウィンドブレーカーなど寒さ対策は必須です。

On the day of the visit, there were many clouds, and I was worried as I aimed for the summit of Mauna Kea. It rained the whole time, which made me anxious, but at the Onizuka Center (closed due to renovations), the ranger had blocked the road. This was due to ice near the summit. After waiting a bit, we had no choice but to descend. On the way down, the guide judged that the clouds might clear, so we aimed for the summit again, but ultimately, it was not possible, and we gave up. In the end, we returned to the base and observed the starry sky near Waikoloa, weaving through the gaps in the clouds. We could hardly see the sunset or the stars, but I was moved by the guide's earnest efforts to show something to the tour guests. I learned that a woman who had tried three times before without seeing the starry sky was attempting her fourth time. I would like to try again for a revenge trip.

当日は雲が多く心配しながらマウナケア山頂を目指しました。その間ずっと雨で不安でしたが、オニヅカセンター（改修工事中のため閉鎖）のところで、レンジャーが道路封鎖していました。山頂付近が凍結しているためとのことでした。少し待って止む無く下山。下山途中で雲が晴れそうだというガイドの判断で、再び山頂方面目指すも、やはりだめで断念。結局、麓まで戻ってワイコロア付近で雲の合間を縫っての星空観測でした。夕日も星空もほとんど見えませんでしたが、しかし、ガイドさんのツアー客に何とか見せてあげたいという、一生懸命な努力を感じて感激しました。聞いたところでは悪天候で過去3回も星空を見ることが出来なかった一人の女性が4回目の挑戦で来られていたことを知りました。又リベンジしたいと思います。

We chose to have dinner at the hotel on our first day upon arriving in Hawaii. To avoid travel fatigue, we decided on a hotel dinner. The beautiful cocktails were delicious, and the food was great as well. It was a dinner that made us even more excited for the rest of our stay!

ハワイ島到着初日のディナーに選びました。
移動疲れを残さないためホテルでのディナーにしました。
きれいなカクテルも美味しかったし料理の方も良かったです。
翌日以降の滞在がより楽しみになる夕食でした！

It was my first time in Hawaii and on a Segway, but it was an invaluable experience to ride for over an hour, taking in the beautiful scenery and history with a guide, while enjoying a leisurely evening. Spending time with my family on the same vehicle was priceless. Even as a beginner, I felt comfortable because we received thorough instruction indoors at the start.

During the tour, the friendly kindness of our Japanese guide, Nana, and the fun stories from the local company president, who was both approachable and playful, made for great memories, along with the beautiful coastal views near sunset. We also had the delightful service of having wonderful photos taken at various spots, which were sent to us later.

ハワイ島もセグウェイも初めてでしたが、美しい景観と歴史含めたガイドと夕刻のゆったり流れる時間を一時間以上もセグウエィに乗って散策、家族で同じ乗り物に乗って過ごすなんて、お金には代えがたい経験でした。
初めてでも、最初に室内でしっかり指導をしていただけるので大丈夫です。
散策では日本人ガイドのＮＡＮＡさんのフレンドリーな優しさと気さくでやんちゃな現地社長の楽しいお話、そして日の入り近くの素敵な海岸沿いの景色もいい思い出になります。随所で素敵な写真をとっていただき、後日送っていただける嬉しいサービスつきです。

This was my second horseback riding experience on the Big Island, and I really wanted to go to Waipi'o Valley, so I joined my husband. I have some riding experience, so I had no problem with that, but there were eight people max, and everyone except us was from Europe or America. It was disappointing that I couldn't understand the guide's explanations about the plants. We had fun crossing streams and taking pictures in the valley's scenery. Crossing the river was thrilling, but we only walked the whole time. There was no fast walking or trotting. For that kind of riding, it seems better to go to a ranch. If you want to go to Waipi'o Valley on your own, it looks like the only option is to walk down a steep slope like the ones in Hakone, so I recommend joining a tour.

２回目のハワイ島での乗馬、どうしてもワイピオ渓谷に行きたくて夫と参加しました。私は乗馬の経験があるので乗ること自体は問題ないのですが、人数も8人Maxで私たち以外は欧米の方、ガイドの方が植物の説明などしてくださるのが全く分からず残念でした。渓流の中を渡ったり、渓谷の景色の中写真を撮ってくださったり、楽しかったです。川を渡るのはドキドキしましたが、終始歩くのみ。速足、駆足はありません。そういう乗馬は牧場のほうがよさそうです。自分でワイピオ渓谷に行くには、箱根の山のもっと傾斜のきつい坂を歩いて下っていくしかなさそうなので、ツアーの参加がおすすめです。

My first experience with a submarine in Hawaii was fantastic. We got close to a shipwreck and enjoyed the seabed at about 30 meters deep. The bright smiles of the staff were also very comforting.

ハワイ島でのサブマリンは、初めてでした。
難破船まで接近してして、約30メートルの海底を満喫しました。
スタッフみなさんの明るい笑顔にも癒されました。

Overall, a beautiful adventure on the ocean. A few comments:

1 - waiting area prior to launching kayaks is full of mosquitoes and my children received many bites
2 - if you are not with a partner and have to go in a single kayak vs. tandem, know this is extra work as simply you don't have 4 arms paddling :-)
3 - the resting spot before heading back to the boat dock requires you to "climb" up a volcanic rock to have your snack/water - make sure you have proper water/outdoor shoes on as you will need that traction to climb up and then walk amongst the rocks; this applies to attire as well as my girls had bikini bottoms on and it was difficult to sit on the rocks with just their bikini bottoms and no towels etc (we did not know we would be stopping at that rock nor climbing up it so hence did not bring anything)
4 - this adventure is going up and back from the boat dock vs. being picked up after a one way paddle

I chose this plan because other tour companies didn't offer the opportunity for my 6-year-old child to enter the sea and see manta rays.

It was wonderful to see the manta rays flipping in the air up close, and I was satisfied with this precious experience. The surfboat had a blue light that attracted plankton in the center, and there were ropes around the surfboat for participants to hold onto. While holding onto the rope and peering into the water, we could see manta rays coming to eat the plankton drawn in by the blue light.

We headed to the point from Honokohau Harbor on a speedboat, which was incredibly fast and bumpy. My 6-year-old was really scared at first and clung to me. It seemed like they finally got a little used to it just before we arrived at the point. They said it would take about 20 minutes to reach the point, but it felt longer. The speed was so fast that the front of the boat would hop up and down, making it feel like a roller coaster, which was scary even for me as an adult. The manta rays were very impressive, and my children are saying they want to participate again.

6歳の子供が、海に入ってマンタを見られるのが他のツアー会社にはなかったので、こちらのプランを申し込みました。

マンタの宙返りを間近で見られたのは、とても良かったし、貴重な経験ができたので満足です。サーフボートの中央にプランクトンを集めるブルーライトがついていて、サーフボートの周りに参加者がつかまる用のロープが付いています。そのロープにつかまりながら、海の中を覗くと、ブルーライトに引き寄せられたプランクトンを食べにマンタがやってくるスタイルです。

ホノコウハーバーから、スピードボートでポイントに向かうのですが、凄いスピードかつ、揺れも凄いので6歳の子供は初めはすごく怖がって、私にしがみついていました。ポイントに着く直前位にやっと少し慣れたようでした。ポイント到着まで大体20分と言うことでしたが、もっと長かったように思います。スピードが早くてボートの先端がホッピングするように浮いたり着水したりするので、ジェットコースターに乗っているような感覚で、大人の私も怖かったです。マンタ、とても感動したので、子供達はまた参加したいと言っています。

On the day of the event, it was cloudy, and I couldn't see the sunset or the evening sun. The weather is no one's fault, but it was disappointing. I think I'll decide to come back to the Big Island of Hawaii.

参加当日は曇っていて、サンセットも夕日も見れませんでした。
お天気は誰のせいでもありませんが、残念でした。
またハワイ島に来い、と思うことにします。

A pod of about 20 dolphins swam alongside our boat, and we were able to see dolphins swimming right under the glass-bottom boat up close!

イルカの群れ20匹くらいが途中船を伴走、泳？グラスボートの下を通り抜けるイルカも間近に見られました！

I participated with my two high school daughters as a family of four. Although it was a group lesson, it turned out to be just our family since there were only four of us. We met on-site, and since we were staying in Keauhou, it was convenient to have both the beach and the office nearby.

First, we went to the office at 8:00 for an explanation and some preliminary practice, and then we made our way to the beach on our own. The beach was about a five-minute walk from the office. When we arrived, two instructors were waiting for us, and they taught the four of us. We took turns surfing in pairs, while the others rested by holding onto a float. The friendly lady who explained everything and the two instructors mentioned they were siblings or cousins and that they were doing this as a family.

Everything was in English, but we had no problem participating. I think their names were Jacob, John, and Tiffany. They were very friendly and cheerful. My daughters seemed to have so much fun that they even expressed a desire to surf again.

高校生の娘2人連れて4人家族で参加しました。
グループレッスンとは言っても4人いたからか、私達家族だけの参加でした。
現地集合解散です。ケアウホウに宿泊していたので、ビーチもオフィスも近くて便利でした。
まず8:00にオフィスに行き、説明を受けて事前練習をしていざ、ビーチまではまた自走。オフィスから5分くらいのビーチです。着いたらイントラ2人が待機していて2人で4人をレッスンしてくれました。だいたい2人ずつ交互に波乗りする感じ。その間は浮きにつかまって休憩。説明してくれたお姉さんやイントラのお兄さん2人は兄弟やいとこで家族でやってるって言ってました。全部英語だけど、別に問題なく参加できました。
ジェイコブとジョンとティファニーだったかな。
とてもフレンドリーで陽気な方達でした。
娘たちもサーフィン欲しいと言い出すくらい楽しかったようです。

We went as a family of four with our two high school daughters. We chose this tour because it was a bit cheaper than the Japanese guide, but everyone else in the group was foreign and spoke fast English. However, the couple guiding us, Shiso and Tracy, were very attentive and engaged with us, mixing in a little Japanese to explain the horseback riding instructions. Our daughters had no problems and enjoyed horseback riding. It was a great experience to explore the Waipi'o Valley on horseback, something we wouldn't have been able to do on our own.

高校生の娘2人連れて4人家族で行きました。
日本語ガイドより少し安かったのでこちらにしましたが、私達以外の参加者みんな外国の方で早い英語がとびかっていましたが、夫婦でガイドをしているシソとトレーシーが何かと気にかけてくれて話しかけてくれたり、乗馬に関する注意事項なんかは少しの日本語を混じえて説明してくれました。娘たちも何も問題なく乗馬を楽しめました。自分ではなかなか行けないワイピオ渓谷の谷を馬で散策できて良い体験ができました。

Taking a helicopter ride around half of the Big Island offers a rare experience where you can witness "the Earth being alive." Driving this route by car takes over eight hours. The last time I visited, I drove around in a rental car, but it took a long time, and I ended up driving in complete darkness. I decided that next time, I would definitely take a helicopter.

With a helicopter, you can see the Haleakalā crater from above in just two hours, and you can land in valleys that are inaccessible by car, allowing you to enjoy waterfalls all to yourself.

Pilot TOSHI, who is Japanese, provides thorough explanations, so there's no need to worry about the language barrier. I highly recommend experiencing your first helicopter flight on the Big Island!

ヘリに乗ってハワイ島を半周すると、「地球が生きていること」を目の当たりにすることができる貴重な経験ができます。
このコースをクルマでドライブすると8時間以上かかります。前回来た時にレンタカーで回りましたが、時間がかかり、真っ暗な中を運転するはめになり、次回は絶対、ヘリでと、決めていました。
ヘリであれば、たった2時間で、しかもクルマでは見られないハレアカラの火口を上空から見ることができ、クルマではいけない渓谷に着陸して、滝を独り占めすることもできます。
日本人パイロットのTOSHIさんが、丁寧に解説してくれるので、言葉の心配はありません。
ヘリ飛行の初体験をぜひハワイ島で！おススメします。

Crew was super friendly and organized. Boat had nice restrooms and was very easy to get in and out of water. Not huge amount of fish but relatively easy snorkel experience. Crew gave short history lesson of the area and Captain Cook. Snacks were chips and fresh fruit.

I previously experienced a luau at Hilton Hawaiian Village. There isn't much difference in the size of the seating or the stage. The performances and proceedings are similar, and the announcements are only in English, which made the excitement among the few Japanese travelers, including myself, somewhat lacking.

This time, my spouse and I used the premium seats, located in the second row from the front center of the stage (my wife's head is in the photo), while I was in the third row. These seats are right up close and provide an impressive view. After check-in, we were welcomed with leis and were guided to our seats, where we picked up our favorite drinks along the way. I went with a Mai Tai again this time. At the long table, about six people share taro chips, edamame, and jerky, allowing us to enjoy some time before the meal began. Additionally, this seating includes butler service (they frequently take drink orders), and drinks are all-you-can-drink, including alcohol. I ordered four cocktails, including Blue Hawaii, using a photo menu with Japanese explanations on the table. The glasses are large. The buffet food is also satisfying, on par with what you would find in Honolulu. The desserts here are especially recommended; the variety, taste, and presentation were all excellent. However, my stomach was already at capacity...

The premium seats are more expensive compared to general seating, but if you're going all the way to Hawaii Island to see a luau, it's definitely worth the splurge.

以前、ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジでのルアウを体験しました。客席の規模やステージの大きさにはあまり差はありません。演目や進行も同様で、やはり英語のみのアナウンスで、かなり少数の日本人旅行者の盛り上がりは私も含めて今一つでした。
今回夫婦二人での利用です。プレミアムシートで、席はステージ中央の前から二番目（写真にあるには嫁の頭）私は三番目。いわゆるかぶりつきのような席で迫力満点。チェックイン後に歓迎のレイをかけてもらい、席に案内される途中に好きな飲み物をピックアップします。私は今回もやはりマイタイ。長テーブルの席には約６名毎にタロイモチップスや枝豆、ジャーキーなどが配膳されていて、食事タイムが始まるまでのしばしの時間をすごすことができました。またこのシートではバトラーサービス（飲み物の注文をこまめにとってくれます）があり、アルコールを含めて飲み放題です。卓上にある写真入り日本語説明付きのカクテルメニュー（８種類位あります）で指差し注文、ブルーハワイなど計４杯も飲んでしまいました。グラスが大きいです。ブッフェの料理もホノルルと同等に満足てきるものです。ここは特にデザートがお薦めで、種類、味、見た目、全てよかったです。しかし私のお腹はすでに飽和状態 …
プレミアムシートは一般席に比べて高いですが、ハワイ島までいってルアウを見るのであれば決してケチらないことです。

Friendly crews, wonderful views, amazing snorkeling experience!

I can't forget the perfect starry sky I saw about 12 years ago when I participated in a tour, so I chose this tour again without hesitation.

What impressed me first was the guide Matsuzaki's talk, which was so lively that it was more entertaining than comedians on R1, and I was never bored.

This time, I participated in the tour without checking the moon phase, so the number of stars visible to the naked eye was considerably fewer compared to last time, which was a bit disappointing, but that was not the tour company's fault, so it couldn't be helped.

One thing I thought was very good was that the lunch box we received at the visitor center was not made of disposable materials. Seeing other tours using a lot of plastic disposable containers, I think this is a very positive initiative for going green.

Next time, I want to check the moon phase in advance and try again.

ずーっと昔(12年ほど前)にツアーに参加して観た満点の星空が忘れられず、今回も迷わずこのツアーを選びました。
まず印象的だったのはガイドの松崎さんのトークで、R1に出ている芸人さんたちにも勝るような軽快なトークで退屈することが全く有りませんでした。
今回は月齢を確認せずにツアーに参加したため肉眼で観れや星の数は前回と比べるとかなり少なく少し残念でしたがそれはツアー会社さんのせいではないので仕方のない事でした。
とても良いと思った点としてはビジターセンターで頂いたお弁当の容器が使い捨ての物では無かった事です。
他のツアーを見るとプラスチックの使い捨ての容器が多かったので、Go greenの取り組みとしてはとても良い事だと思います。
次回は事前にに月齢をチェックしてリベンジしたいと思います。

Near the summit of Mauna Kea, after enjoying the world-famous telescopes and watching the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, we did some stargazing a little further down. The twilight gradually faded, and the winter Milky Way appeared beautifully.

The time for stargazing is not long, so you can't observe at your leisure. Depending on the weather, the road to the summit may be closed, which means that sunset and stargazing are not guaranteed, but the high rate of clear skies is reassuring.

As we gradually ascended from the coast to the summit over 4,000 meters high and approached the telescopes, the scenery viewed from the bus window and the guide's stories made for a memorable tour.

マウナケア山頂近くで、世界的に有名な望遠鏡群と、雲海に沈むサンセットを眺めた後、少し下った場所で、星空観測をしました。
薄明が残っている時間から徐々に暗くなり、冬の天の川がしっかり現れました。
星空観測の時間は、長くないので、じっくりと観測はできません。天気次第では山頂に至る道路が閉鎖されることもあり、サンセット＆星空観測が保証されるものではありませんが、晴天率の高さは安心材料です。
海岸沿いから徐々に高度を上げて、標高4000m超の山頂と望遠鏡群に迫っていく、バス窓から眺めた風景とガイドさんのお話が、印象に残るツアーでもありました。

Seeing the manta rays perform large flips up close in the ocean was breathtaking. Many fish gathered around, creating a scene I had only seen in an aquarium. The manta rays appeared and disappeared repeatedly, and there were times when I just stared at the invisible seabed. Although it was April, the night sea was colder than I had imagined (renting a wetsuit was the right choice). I'm not a strong swimmer and was a beginner at snorkeling, so I was a bit tired towards the end, but I enjoyed it until the very last moment. It was also great that the staff who spoke Japanese provided solid support.

海の中で間近でマンタが大きく宙返りする姿は圧巻でした。魚もたくさん集まってきて水族館の中でしか見たことの無い景色が広がりました。
マンタは、現れたり消えたりの繰り返しで、何も見えない海底をずっと眺めている時間もありました。また、4月でしたが夜の海は想像以上に冷えました(スエットスーツのレンタルは正解でした)。
泳ぎは得意でなく、シュノーケルも初心者だったので、後半は疲れもありましたが、最後まで楽しんできました。
日本語の通じるスタッフがしっかりサポートしてくれたことも良かったです。

As the season was coming to an end, I participated with the feeling that I might not see anything, and it took a while for anything to appear, but then there was a sudden spout! I was glad to see the back several times, and at the end, I clearly saw the tail—great!! So moving!!

I didn't understand the content at all from the English announcements, but the crew members were considerate, asking if I wanted drinks or cocktails, which made the tour enjoyable.

シーズンも終わりの時期で見れない事もあり得るという気持ちで参加し、なかなか現れませんでしたが、突然の潮吹き‼︎背中が何度か見れてよかったと思っていたら最後に尻尾がハッキリと見れました、グレイト‼︎‼︎感動‼︎
英語の案内でまったく内容はわかりませんでしたが、船員の方々はドリンクはいらないか、カクテルはどうかとか気を使っていただきツアーを楽しく過ごすことができました。

This time, I participated with a couple of friends and four seniors. A year and a half ago in Hawaii Island (December), I had signed up on-site, but it was canceled due to heavy rain the day before, so I couldn't participate. Instead, I was able to see the snow-covered white Mauna Kea (truly a white mountain)... This time, I made a reservation for the day after arriving in Hawaii Island, allowing for some flexibility. However, on the day of the tour, the bus came all the way to our accommodation to inform us that "the summit is closed due to strong winds." We were able to check the schedule on the spot and change our reservation to April 3, two days later. On the day of the reservation, our guide, Shin, came to pick us up. Since the bus was full (11 people) and we were only in the Keauhou area, we had plenty of time.

During the climb, it rained a little in the clouds, but at the 2000m Mauna Kea Park, the 2800m Visitor Center, and the 4200m summit, the weather was perfect, and we were able to see a wonderful sunset. The bento we ate on the bench at the 2800m Visitor Center wasn't as amazing as Shin said (??), but the miso soup was indeed delicious, and the high energy of our bus guide Matsuzaki was enjoyable. After the Visitor Center, there was some off-road driving, and the back seats of the bus were bouncing, making it a lot of fun.

As we climbed near the summit and saw the Subaru Telescope, our excitement soared. It seems that after sunset at the summit, we must descend within 30 minutes, so we went down to the 3800m parking area where we could see the stars. The starry sky we saw there was indescribably moving. At first, there was still some sunlight, but it gradually got darker, and more stars became visible. We were able to see shooting stars four times. Shin's explanation of the constellations was wonderful. He showed us the Orion Nebula through a telescope. After that, we took commemorative photos against the starry sky, which can be downloaded later along with other photos.

On the way up, I started to feel the thin air around 3800m, and when I bent down to put on my socks at the summit, I felt a bit dizzy, but I didn't experience any clear symptoms of altitude sickness and was able to return safely. I was blessed with the best opportunity to easily climb to 4200m and see a sky full of stars (truly!). I would love to participate again. Depending on the weather, I highly recommend it. Please do give it a try!

今回友人夫婦とシニア4人で参加しました。　1年半前のハワイ島（12月）では現地で申し込みするも、前日の大雨で中止になり参加できませんでした。　その代わり積雪のある白いマウナケア（まさに白い山）を拝めましたが...　今回は事前に余裕をみて、ハワイ島到着日の翌日に予約を入れました。ところが当日わざわざバスで宿泊地まで来ていただき「強風のため山頂は閉鎖」と伝えられたことから、その場でスケジュール確認し、2日後の4月3日に予約を変更することができました。　予約当日ガイドのシンさんがお迎えにきて、今回はケアウホウ地区のみでバスが一杯（11人）になったため時間に余裕がありました。　登る途中では雲の中で雨も少し降りましたが、2000mのマウナケアパーク、2800mのビジターセンター、4200mの山頂でも天候ばっちりで素晴らしいサンセットが見られました。　2800mのビジターセンターのベンチで食べるお弁当も、シンさんが言うほど（？？）でもなく、お味噌汁は確かにおいしく、同行したバスのガイド松崎さんのハイテンションも楽しかったです。　ビジターセンターからしばらくオフロードがあり、バスの後部座席は跳ねてはねてギャハギャハと盛り上がっていました。　山頂付近に登りスバル天文台が見えると超テンションがあがります。　山頂では日没後は30分以内に降りなければならないようで、星を見られる3800mの駐車スペースまで下ります。　そこで見た星空は感動としか言いようがないものでした。　最初は太陽の光が残っていますが、徐々に暗くなり見える星も増えてきます。　流れ星も４回見ることができました。　シンさんの星座の説明素晴らしかったです。　望遠鏡でオリオンの大星雲を見せてもらいました。　それから星空をバックに記念撮影もしてもらい、後でその他の写真と一緒にダウンロードできます。　行きは3800mあたりから空気の薄さを感じ、山頂で靴下をはこうと頭を下げたらクラッときましたが、自力での登山中のようにあきらかな酸素不足を感じることも、高山病の症状も無く無事戻ってこられました。　最高の機会に恵まれ、楽〜に4200mまで登り、満天（まさに！）の星空を見られるツアー、また参加したいです。　天候次第ですが、おすすめです。　是非チャレンジしてください。

My husband and I had a GREAT time during the 9:30 a.m. Whale Watch tour. We spotted a whale, her calf and a male escort 30 minutes after we left the harbor and we followed them around for most of the cruise.
It was pretty late in the season (April 6th), so we felt very lucky.
The crew was great, so were the drinks and snacks.
I highly recommend it!

Wonderful experience! Crews were nice and the sailing and snorkeling were so much fun!