Reviewed by: のりりん
A fun guide and a cheerful captain took us by boat to see the dolphins. They predicted the dolphins' movements, and as soon as we spotted a pod, we jumped into the water. Even my 10-year-old was able to chase and swim around with the dolphins while snorkeling. We were allowed to swim freely, but if we stayed close to the guide, they would pull us right next to the dolphins. Of course, they always kept an eye on everyone's safety, allowing us to enjoy ourselves. It was so much fun to swim while predicting the dolphins' movements as they headed to the surface! Thank you!
楽しいガイドさんに、陽気な船長さんがボートでイルカのところまで連れて行ってくれます。イルカの動きを予測して、群れを見つけたら即海へ。10歳の子も十分シュノーケルでイルカを追っかけて泳ぎ回ってました。自由に泳がせてもらいながらも、ガイドさんの近くにいればほんとイルカのすぐ横まで引っ張ってってもらえます。もちろんみんなの安全も常に気を配ってくださって、自由に楽しめました。イルカが海面へ向かう動きを予測して泳ぐのはとっても楽しかった!ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Gold lan
We were able to meet Manta Ray as soon as we entered the water. ~ I was surprised at the big size but it was a very enjoyable experience. I would like to enjoy Manta Ray by diving after winning the scuba diving certificate
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/11 |
Reviewed by: タケちゃん
This time, during our two-week stay, the only tour was this stargazing! I was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately, the sky was cloudy and the moon was out. We could see the large moon, but the stars we were hoping to see were much better viewed back in Japan. It was disappointing.
If you have flexibility in your schedule, it's better to consider the moon phase and the time the moon rises when making a reservation. We didn't think about it at all.
I'm really disappointed. However, we were able to see a beautiful sunset.
今回、2週間の滞在で、ツアーはこの星空観測のみ!
これだけは、と期待していたのですが、あいにく、曇り空、月も出ている。大きな月のカサは見えましたが、お目当ての星は、普通に日本で見た方が、ずっと良く見えました。残念でした。
日程に余裕があるなら、月齢、月の出る時間等も考えて、予約をした方が良いです。
私達は、全然考えていませんでした。
がっかりです。
但し、夕焼けは、キレイに見れました。
Dear Take-chan,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing Tour. We sincerely apologize that the weather was not favorable on the day of your visit, and that we could not provide you with a satisfactory experience.
If you let us know your planned stay dates, we would be happy to check the moon phase for you, so please feel free to reach out.
We hope you will visit the Big Island again. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Nature School
Rena
タケちゃん様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
当日は天候に恵まれなかった様で、タケちゃん様にご満足いただける内容とならなかった事、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
ご滞在期間がお決まりになった際にお問合せ頂ければ、こちらで月齢をお調べいたしますので、お気軽にお問合せください。
是非、またハワイ島へ遊びにいらしてください。
タケちゃん様のまたのご来島を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ネイチャスクール
レナ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/19 |
Reviewed by: pikoyo
The coral is beautiful, and the sea is clear. It was fun, but even though it's August, the sea felt a bit cold for a morning swim. It might be better to participate wearing a wetsuit.
サンゴがきれいで、海もきれい。
楽しかったですが、8月なのに、さすがモーニングのためちょっと海が寒く感じました。
ウェットスーツなどを着て参加の方が良いかもしれません。
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| Packages: | モーニングプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/18 |
Reviewed by: pikoyo
I was thrilled to get up close to the manta rays! It was a lot of fun. I participated in August, and it wasn't cold at all. I highly recommend it.
マンタ大接近で、興奮しました!
楽しかったです。
8月参加でした。全然寒くなかったです。
お勧めします。
マントツアーのレビューをありがとうございます。楽しい時間を過ごしていただけたことを嬉しく思います。マハロ・ヌイ・ロア!
Thank you for reviewing your manta tour. We are happy you had a good time. Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/19 |
Reviewed by: 還暦オヤジ
This August, I participated in the Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the stars from the summit due to the weather, but we did catch glimpses of the sunset peeking through the clouds, which was quite dramatic! Also, our guide, J IN, really wanted to show us the stars and took us to various spots to try and catch a view! The stories during our travels were enjoyable, and I had a great time! I definitely want to participate again!
今年、8月にマウナケア山頂サンセット&星空観測ツアーに参加しました。残念ながら山頂からの星空は天候の関係で見れなかったけれど、時々雲の合間から夕陽が少し見えて結構ドラマチックでした!また、ガイドのJ INさんはツアー参加者になんとか星空を見せてあげたいと色々と場所を変えて見せてくれました!移動中のお話も楽しくとっても楽しかったです!またぜひ参加してみたいです!
Dear Kanreki Oyaji,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing Tour. I understand that the weather was quite cloudy on the day of your visit, which may have differed from the scenery you were expecting, but I am relieved to hear that you enjoyed the tour until the end.
Our guide, Big Jin, has previously appeared on television and is one of the guides who truly loves the Big Island. He is very popular and often requested by guests.
We hope that when you visit the Big Island again, you will consider joining one of our tours. All of our staff sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
Nature School
Rena
還暦オヤジ様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーへご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
ご参加日は雲が多く、ご期待されていた風景とは異なったかと存じますが、最後までツアーをお楽しみ頂けた様で安心いたしました。
弊社のビッグジンは以前テレビ出演もしており、なによりハワイ島を愛し続けるガイドの一人です。
大変人気のガイドなのでよくご指名頂いております。
是非、またハワイ島へ遊びにお越し頂く際には、弊社のツアーをご利用ください。
スタッフ一同、またのご来島を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ネイチャスクール
レナ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/09 |
Reviewed by: チロちゃん
I took a helicopter from Waikoloa. It was my first time on a helicopter, and just watching the helicopters return from the morning tour got me so excited! I was given an emergency life jacket, boarded the helicopter, and was handed a headset and intercom—wow, so cool!! At first, I was nervous and a bit scared during takeoff, but it didn't shake at all, and the views were amazing, so I was able to enjoy it. Due to the active activity of Kilauea volcano, we couldn't get close to Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, but entering the bays of the Hamakua Coast and getting close to the waterfall was an experience unique to the helicopter. I was so excited that I forgot to take motion sickness medication before getting on, so I ended up looking down the whole time and got a little nauseous along the way. Next time, I plan to take motion sickness medicine and definitely want to see Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
ワイコロア発のヘリコプターに乗りました。
人生初のヘリコプターで、朝一番のツアーから戻ってくるヘリコプターを見ているだけで、大興奮! 緊急用の救命胴衣を着けてもらって、乗り込み、ヘッドセットとインカムを渡されて、うわっ、カッコいい!! 最初は緊張していて、離陸も少し怖かったけど、全然揺れないし、景色は良く見えるしで、楽しむことができました。キラウエア火山の活動が活発だったため、ハレマウマウ火口には近寄れませんでしたが、ハマクアコーストの入り江に入って、滝に接近したのはヘリコプターならではの体験でした。興奮していて、乗る前に乗り物酔いを飲み忘れてしまったので、下ばかり見ていて、途中少し酔ってしまいました。次回は酔い止め薬を飲んで、是非ハレマウマウ火口を見たいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Tak
The sea was wonderfully blue. I was very satisfied to see dolphins.
I was a bit worried about kayaking with my 8-year-old child, but our guide, Noni, was very attentive, so we had no problems. It was a shame that the dolphins swam away during snorkeling, but I was more than satisfied with the many fish and the blue sea.
This was definitely a tour I would like to experience again.
素晴らしく青い海。
イルカにも会えて大満足です。
8歳の子連れでカヤックが少し心配でしたが、ガイドのノニさんが丁寧に対応してくれたため問題なく過ごせました。
スノーケリング時にイルカが離れてしまったのは残念でしたが、多くの魚と青い海で十分に満足できます。
是非、また体験したいツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン (2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Yama
We participated as a couple. It was both of our first time snorkeling, but since the other participants were experienced, our two guides were almost constantly there to support us. We were able to see many dolphins swimming up close, and I got to see a dolphin resting underwater for the first time while snorkeling. My wife had some seasickness and couldn't swim much, so I recommend that anyone who is prone to motion sickness take some medication beforehand.
夫婦2人で参加しました。2人ともスノーケリングは初めてでしたが、他の参加者が経験者だったこともあり、2人のガイドさんが、ほとんどつきっきりでフォローしてくれました。たくさんのイルカが泳いでいる姿を間近で見ることができ、スノーケリングでは、海中で休んでいるイルカを初めて見ることができました。妻は船酔いもあって、あまり泳げませんでしたので、乗り物酔いしやすい人は、あらかじめ酔い止めを飲んだ方がいいです。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Tomomi
Since it was a catamaran, I didn't have to worry about seasickness, and I enjoyed a lot of snorkeling. The food was also delicious. Everything was prepared except for bringing a towel, so it was easy to participate.
双胴船なので船酔いの心配もなく、たくさんシュノーケルを楽しんできました。お食事も美味しかったです。タオルを持参するくらいで他はすべて用意されているので気軽に参加できました。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
Reviewed by: ちょび
On the way to the destination, it rained and there were many clouds, making it impossible to see the sky, which was quite nerve-wracking as we headed to the summit. Although there were many clouds, the sunset peeking through them and the evening glow that turned the clouds red was wonderful.
I don't have any photos, but the starry sky was also amazing. I may have realized for the first time just how many stars there are.
Our guide, Macchan, was also very enjoyable and made the experience memorable. He was the person who left the biggest impression on me during this trip.
現地に向かう途中は雨が降ったり,雲が多くまったく空が見えなかったり,ハラハラドキドキで山頂に向かいました。雲は多かったものの雲間からのサンセットと雲を赤く染めた夕焼けが素晴らしかったです。
写真はありませんが,星空も最高でした。こんなにたくさん星があることを初めて知ったかもしれません。
ガイドのまっちゃんもとても楽しいガイドをしていただきました。今回の旅行で一番印象に残った人でした。
Dear Chobi,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Our guide, Matsuzaki, provides a high level of hospitality, and we have many repeat customers because of it. Mauna Kea has been selected as one of the world's scenic spots, and the views are truly magnificent. The appearance of the clouds can change completely depending on the weather that day. If you have another opportunity, please join us for a different tour next time. Our guide, Matsuzaki, is capable of leading any tour, whether it's a round-the-island trip or a volcano tour.
Thank you once again.
Nature School
Tomoe
ちょび様
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。またガイドの松崎のホスピタリティーはかなりグレードが高くリピートされるお客様もたくさんいらっしゃいます。
マウナケアは世界の絶景にも選ばれていましてそれは素晴らしい景色ですね。
その日の天気によっても雲の感じがまったく違いますね。ちょび様も次回の機会がございましたらまた違うツアーにご参加くださいませ。
ガイドの松崎は島一周も火山ツアーもチャーターもなんでも来いのガイドです。
本当に有難うございました。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
Reviewed by: YUU
The sunset and the starry sky were very beautiful, and the tour was enjoyable with easy-to-understand explanations of the constellations.
I received various precautions to avoid altitude sickness, but I think it would have been helpful to add what symptoms to watch out for.
サンセットも、星空もとても綺麗でした、星座をわかりやすく説明して頂き楽しいツアーでした。
高山病にならないよう色々注意をいただいたのですが、どんな症状に気をつけたら良いのかを、付け加えて頂けると良かったのかなぁと思います
Dear YUU,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing Tour.
We appreciate your feedback. Our company always ensures that we allow time for altitude acclimatization before heading to the summit, so it is rare for anyone to experience altitude sickness. However, if you ever feel unwell, please inform your guide as soon as possible. The guide will assess whether it is due to lack of oxygen or hyperventilation and will take appropriate action.
We hope you will visit the Big Island again soon. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
Nature School
Lena
YUU様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
ご指摘いただきありがとうございます。弊社では必ず高度順応のお時間をおつくりしてから山頂へ行きますので、滅多に高山病になられる方はいらっしゃいませんが、
少しでも体調が良くないと感じましたら、お早めにガイドへお申し付けください。酸欠なのか、過呼吸なのか、ガイドが見極め適切な対応を取るように心がけております。
また是非ハワイ島へ遊びにいらしてください。
YUU様のまたのご来島を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ネイチャスクール
レナ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: sai
We were lucky enough to see a considerable number of dolphins, including a group. After spotting them at the first location, we continued searching for more spots, and in the end, we were able to see many wild dolphins at all four spots we visited, which was thrilling. During the journey, the discussions about dolphins were engaging, and the fun atmosphere made for a satisfying experience.
大当たりで群れ含めてかなりの数のイルカを見ることができました。最初のスポットで見れた後も、更なるスポット探しに余念がなく、結局回った4スポット全てで多くの野生のイルカを見ることができ、感激でした。移動中もイルカにまつわるトークはもちろんのこと、楽しい雰囲気で盛り上げてくれ、満足いく時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
Reviewed by: ミキボウ
I'm sorry for the late review. My child wanted to see the stars on the Big Island, so we booked this tour. Since I had previously climbed Haleakalā on Maui, I didn't worry too much about altitude sickness. The guide took photos for us and shared fun stories during the drive, making the time fly by. The moonlight made it a bit difficult to see the stars (though it was still much better than back home), so next time we visit, I'll check the lunar calendar and will definitely book this tour again.
遅い体験談ですみません。子供がハワイ島で星を見たいと言っていたのでこちらのツアーを申し込みました。以前マウイ島のハレアカラに登ったことがあるので高山病の心配はそれほどしないで済みました。ガイドさんが写真を撮ってくれたり車中も楽しい話をしてくれてあっという間でした。月明りで星が見えづらかったので(地元よりはそれでも全然見えます)次に訪問する際は月暦も見てまたこちらにお世話になります。
Dear Mikibou,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour. We hope you will visit the Big Island again. When your next stay on the Big Island is decided, please feel free to contact us, and we will look into the best lunar phase during your stay.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Nature School
Rena
ミキボウ様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
是非またハワイ島へお越しください。そして次回ハワイ島でのご滞在期間がお決まりになりましたら、滞在期間中でベストな月齢をお調べいたしますので、お気軽にお問合せください。
ミキボウ様のまたのご来島を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ネイチャスクール
レナ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/24 |
Reviewed by: どなん
On the way to the summit, we gradually acclimatized to prevent altitude sickness, but when we reached the top, a few people seemed to be suffering from it. It seems that if you sit and watch the sunset without forcing yourself to move, you'll be okay. We observed the starry sky from a point much lower than the summit, where the symptoms of altitude sickness had subsided, and we were able to enjoy stargazing. It was the best tour, as we got to see a starry sky that we usually can't see.
山頂に向かう途中で高山病対策で少しずつ体を慣らしていくのですが、山頂につくと数人高山病にかかり辛そうでした。無理に動かず座ってサンセットを見ていれば何とかなるようです。星空観測は山頂からだいぶ降りた所で観測したのでそこでは高山病の症状は治まっており楽しく星空観測出来ました。
普段見れない星空を見ることが出来最高のツアーでした
Dear Donan,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing tour. I sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by altitude sickness at the summit. We always have oxygen tanks available, so if you experience the same symptoms during your next visit and find it difficult to rest, please feel free to let our guide know. I have also heard that sucking on candies while going to the summit can help alleviate the symptoms, so I recommend giving that a try.
I am relieved to hear that you were able to recover and enjoy the stargazing experience.
Please do come back to the Big Island again. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Nature School
Lena
どなん様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーへご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
山頂で高山病となってしまい、お体の負担となってしまいまして申し訳ございませんでした。常に酸素ボンベを常備しておりますので、もし次回ご参加の際、同じ症状が出て安静にした状態でも辛い場合は、弊社のガイドにお声をかけて頂ければと存じます。また、飴玉などを口に含んだ状態で山頂まで行くと、軽減するとの話も聞いたことがございますので、お試しいただければと存じます。
星空観測時には体調が回復され、お楽しみ頂けたとのことで、安心いたしました。
是非またハワイ島へ遊びにいらしてください。
どなん様のまたのご来島を、心よりお待ちしております。
ネイチャースクール
レナ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/06 |
Reviewed by: hiroki
I apologize for being a bit late, but I was told to "please come calmly." My daughter was at the very edge of the age limit to participate, but she quickly got along with the older kids and seemed to have a great time meeting the dolphins. Thank you for taking care of her!
多少遅れてしまったのですが「落ち着いて来てください」とのこと…。
申し訳ありませんでした。
娘が、参加可能年齢ギリギリだったのですが、
あっという間にお兄さんたちと打ち解け、たのしくイルカと出会えたようです。
かわいがってくださってありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Gao
Mantas were flipping in front of me, 5 or 6 of them.
I could see them up close!
At first, it was scary to see their mouths so clearly, but they would never attack.
I never expected to see them this close.
It was super fun!
マンタが5~6枚、かわるがわる目前で宙返り。
目前って、カスッテますよ!
最初は口の中がハッキリ見えて怖かったけど、決して襲わえれる事はない。
こんな近くで見えるとは思ってもいませんでした。
超楽しいです。。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour with the manta rays.
We look forward to your participation again.
Dolphin Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
マンタとのツアー楽しんでいただけたとのことで、大変うれしく思います。
ぜひまたご参加お持ちしております。
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 【お子様限定】エコバッグプレゼントキャンペーン!送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/09 |
Reviewed by: れもん
Among the various tours available, I chose this one based on the reviews. The wetsuit rental is an additional $10, but it’s a fantastic tour. As mentioned in someone else's post, this tour lights up the water, attracting plankton, and many mantas come to visit! I spent about an hour right in front of the mantas! According to the tour guide, there were supposedly 11 mantas!
Other tours seemed to encounter mantas nearby, but this tour allows you to see them up close. It became a lifelong memory!
It can get a bit cold, so warm clothing is essential!
いろいろのツアーがある中、口コミの内容でこちらを選びました。
ウエットスーツ10ドルが別になりますが、素晴らしいツアーです。
どなたかの書き込みにもありましが、このツアーか灯を照らし、そこにプランクトンが集まります。そこにマンタがたくさん来てくれました!目の前で約一時間、マンタとの時間を過ごせました!ツアーの方曰く、11匹のマンタだったらしいです!
他のツアーは、このツアーの側にきて、マンタとの遭遇のようでした。
でも、一番側で観れるのはこのツアーです。
一生の思い出になりました!
少し寒くなりますので、防寒は必須です!
Aloha, Lemon-san,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. Meeting 11 of them is amazing!! The proximity and intensity of the mantas are incredible, aren't they? We are all very happy that you could have such a precious experience.
When you come to Oahu, we also have tours like the Dolphin Middle School and University, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha.れもん様
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。
11枚も会えるなんて、すごい!!マンタの近さ、迫力はすごいですよね!
そんな貴重な体験をしていただ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 Moe
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| Packages: | 送迎なしプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/14 |
Reviewed by: ナニメレ
The land lesson before going to the sea was thorough, and they were considerate of the children who were there for the first time, which made it enjoyable. It was a bit disappointing that there were few waves, and we spent almost all our time just floating... but it can't be helped.
海に行く前の陸のレッスンも丁寧で、
海でも初めての子供に配慮してくださり、楽しめました。
波が少なくて、ほぼ浮かんでる時間だったのが残念でした…。仕方ないですけど。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: わわわ
I got seasick. The scenery was really beautiful and it was the best. Be careful of sunburn and seasickness. Thank you.
船酔いをした。景色はすごくきれいで、最高でした。日焼けと、船酔いには注意です。ありがとうございます。
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: まるまるまま
I had been repeatedly turned down by dolphins in Oahu, Guam, Saipan, and Bali. I signed up for my first dolphin tour on the Big Island, but my family gave me cold looks, saying, "You won't see any dolphins anyway." Deep down, I was filled with a sense of foreboding that I wouldn't see them. (Just in case I didn't see any dolphins on this tour, I booked a stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village, planning to participate in a dolphin program with my kids if all else failed...)
When I mentioned this, our guide Daisuke said, "Let's end that unfortunate record today! Don't worry! You'll see them!" His encouraging words gave me hope. As I boarded the boat, I silently prayed, "I believe!" Just one minute in, I heard, "Oh, there are dolphins!" and when I looked out at the sea, there they were!!! I had never seen them before, but I recognized them immediately! The dolphins were swimming with their dorsal fins breaking the surface repeatedly. And then, we quickly went into the water! There were dolphins everywhere; I was amazed at how many there were. At that moment, I was truly moved...
However, the ocean is vast, and when they dive deep, we just had to wait. But Daisuke dove down to the dolphins. Strangely, they were drawn to him and came up to the surface near us! Incredible, just incredible!
According to Daisuke, "Today, the dolphins are really in a good mood; if I call them ten times, they'll respond every time." (Daisuke can tell the dolphins' moods... that's amazing...) When a dolphin swam past me over my shoulder, I was just overwhelmed with emotion. A regular participant (who has joined this tour about 50 times) said that the dolphins are attracted to Daisuke, and he has never failed to see them.
What I found most wonderful about this tour, especially as a family participant, was when Daisuke said, "Parents, please focus on yourselves. I'll take care of the kids." He actually helped the children who were struggling to get to the dolphins in the water. Thanks to him, I was able to chase the dolphins freely and enjoy myself without worry. I believe families can participate with peace of mind, and it's clear why there are so many regulars; it was a fantastic tour.
We encountered a large group of dolphins just one minute after boarding, but on average, it takes about 50 minutes to find a pod of dolphins.
Once my children's exams are over, I want to go back to the Big Island and join the tour again!
オアフ島・グアム・サイパン・バリ・・・と何度も何度もイルカにフラれ続けた私。
ハワイ島での初のイルカツアーをこちらに申し込みましたが「どうせイルカには会えないって」と家族からも冷たい視線を送られる私。
内心、会えない予感でいっぱいでした。
(今回のツアーで会えなかった場合に備えて、ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジに宿泊。最悪子供とドルフィンプログラムに参加するつもりでした・・・。)
その話をすると、ガイドのダイスケさん、「その不名誉な記録は今日で終わりにしましょう!大丈夫です!会えます!」と力強いお言葉。
「信じてますよ~!!」と心の中で祈りつつ、乗船して一分。
「あ、イルカいますよ~」と言われ、目を海にやるとイルカちゃんが!!!
今までに一度も見たことないのに、すぐに分かりました!
イルカちゃんが何度も何度も海面に背びれを出して泳いでました。
そして、早速海の中へ!
います、います、イルカちゃん達。本当に一体何匹いるんだろうと驚くばかりのイルカの群れ。もうこの時点で私は感動。。。。
ただ海は広いので、深いところへもぐってしまうと、ただ待つことになるのですが、ダイスケさんが素潜りでイルカちゃん達のもとへ。
不思議なことに、それに誘われてイルカちゃんが海面に上がってきて私たちの近くまでやってきてくれるのです!すごい、すごすぎる!
ダイスケさん曰く、「今日は本当にイルカちゃんみんな機嫌がよくて、10回誘ったら10回応えてくれる感じです~」とのことでした。
(イルカちゃんの機嫌がわかる、ダイスケさん、、、すごすぎる。。。)
誘われてきたイルカが私の肩越しにすれ違った時は本当にただただ、感動してしまいました。
常連の方(いままでこちらのツアーに50回くらい参加されている)曰く、ダイスケさんにイルカちゃんはひきつけられてくるんで、一度も会えなかった事はないです~とのことでした。
何より家族で参加した私が一番このツアーで素敵だな~と思ったのは、
「お父さん、お母さんは自分のことをしっかりやってください。子供のことは僕が見ます」とダイスケさんがおっしゃってくださり、実際うまく海の中でイルカのところへ行けな子供達を適時面倒見てくれたこことです。
おかげで、私は本当にのびのびイルカを追いかけまわして、心置きなく楽しむことができました。
家族連れの方も安心して参加していただけると思いますし、常連さんがいらっしゃるのがよくわかる、素敵なツアーでした。
今回私たちは乗船して1分でイルカの大群に出会うことができましたが、平均的にはイルカの群れを見つけるためには、50分くらいかかるそうです。
子供の受験が終わったらまたハワイ島に行ってツアーに参加したいと思ってます!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: ゆきおとこ
Mr. Mochizuki is the best! 1) He created a group just for Japanese people.
Mr. Mochizuki is the best! 2) This was my 12th time on the Big Island, while others were visiting for the first time, but the explanations satisfied both groups.
Mr. Mochizuki is the best! 3) He showed us the waterfall deep in Waipi'o Valley, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
I want to ride in Mr. Mochizuki's helicopter next time!
望月さん最高1)日本人だけのグループにしてくれた。
望月さん最高2)私は、ハワイ島12回目、他の方は初めてでしたが、両方が満足できる説明でした。
望月さん最高3)ワイピオ渓谷の奥の滝を見せてくれて十分満喫しました。
次回も望月さんのヘリコプターに乗りたい!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/09 |
Reviewed by: ゆきおんな
I requested premium seats, but half of the venue was premium seating, so I didn't feel particularly favored. I did arrive early and was seated in the front row, though. The dancing was excellent, but it was a dinner show with singing and dancing, not a luau ceremony.
プレミアムシートを指定しましたが、会場の半分はプレミアムシートで特に優遇されている感じはしませんでした。早めに行って並んだので一番前の座席ではありましたけど。踊りは上手でしたが、歌とダンスのディナーショーでルアウという儀式ではなかったです。
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| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/10 |
Reviewed by: asami
I never expected to meet so many wild dolphins, so it was truly a wonderful experience. I was nervous because I'm not good at swimming, but they held my hand the whole time and checked in on me frequently, which helped me relax and enjoy it. ♡ It became the best honeymoon!
野生のイルカにあんなたくさん会えるなんて思ってなかったので本当に素敵な体験が出来ました。泳ぐのが苦手で不安だったんですが、ずっと手を引いてくれて声かけもこまめにしてくださってリラックスして楽しめました♡
最高のハネムーンになりました!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/08 |
Reviewed by: せっちゃん
The sunset from the 4200m summit was wonderful. I was thrilled to see the observatory with the Subaru Telescope. The stargazing from 3500m was also great. I was worried about altitude sickness, but I was able to enjoy it without any issues. I am grateful to our guide, Jin.
4200mの山頂からの夕日は素晴らしかったです。スバル望遠鏡のある天文台が見られ感激しました。3500mからの星の観賞も良かった。高山病を心配していましたが、そのようなこともなく楽しめました。ガイドの仁さんに感謝します。
Dear Setchan,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing Tour. Our guide Jin is one of our most popular guides, often requested by guests. If you choose to use our services again next time, please feel free to request Jin, and he will be happy to assist you again.
Nature School
Rena
せっちゃん様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーへご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
弊社のジンは、普段からよくリクエストを頂く人気ガイドの一人です。
是非次回弊社をご利用頂ける際は、ジンをご指名頂ければまた次回もご担当させて頂きます。
ネイチャースクール
レナ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: KYOKO
Rather than swimming with the manta rays, it feels more like observing them from above while holding onto a board on the surface of the water. It seems that touching the manta rays is prohibited and comes with a hefty fine, so no one reaches out to them. As a result, the manta rays appear completely unafraid and even come surprisingly close, making me think they might be curious enough to wonder if I could be food!
マンタと一緒に泳ぐというより、海の上でボードにつかまって上からマンタを観察する感じです。マンタを触ったりするのは禁じられており高額な罰金があるそうで誰も手を伸ばさないので、マンタは全く危険を感じない様子で、こちらが食べられるんじゃないかと思うくらい近くまで来てビックリでした!
Aloha, KYOKO,
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 Moe
Aloha, KYOKO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 Moe
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| Packages: | 送迎なしプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/10 |
Reviewed by: aoipapa
We were able to enjoy over 100 dolphins just one minute after departure! Captain Nawata and Daisuke taught us a lot, and we had a wonderful snorkeling experience two years later! Highly recommended.
出港から1分で100頭以上のイルカと楽しむことができました!!船長の縄田さんや、だいすけさんに色々と教えていただき2年後しの楽しいシュノーケリングができました!とてもおすすめです。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Mahalo
We participated in a tour from Kona with two adults and three children (6th grade, 3rd grade, and kindergarten) that included a visit to Waipi'o Valley and Kīlauea Volcano with a waterfall landing option. Our pilot was Toshi, a Japanese pilot (Mochizuki). We had informed them during the booking process that we preferred a Japanese pilot. There were two American couples and our family of five, making a total of seven people, so Toshi kindly explained everything in both English and Japanese. Since the children understood English, he switched to primarily English explanations partway through. Toshi is usually off on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
As for the tour itself, I was surprised at how stable the helicopter was; it didn't shake or make much noise. Just in case, the children took motion sickness medication, but it seemed unnecessary. In fact, the younger two got sleepy from the medication and almost fell asleep. Of course, individual experiences may vary, but I think it's much less likely to cause motion sickness than a boat. As of August, Kīlauea Volcano's activity has decreased, and we couldn't see any lava flows. However, we could see magma bubbling near the crater. More than that, the scenery around the valley was absolutely stunning. Personally, I recommend the views here even more. Additionally, we opted for the landing near the waterfall, and I highly recommend this. You can enjoy a waterfall that can only be accessed by helicopter all to yourself.
After the tour, you can purchase a video of the helicopter ride for $40, which includes footage from both inside and outside the helicopter. They save the video on a USB stick for you. The music played through the headphones during the tour matched the visuals perfectly, and I’m glad we made the purchase.
The price isn't cheap, but I believe it's worth it. Definitely enjoy the breathtaking views with the waterfall landing option.
大人2名と子供3名(小6、小3、年長)でコナ発、ワイピオ渓谷とキラウエア火山遊覧にWaterfall landing のオプション付きで参加しました。パイロットは日本人パイロットのToshiさん(望月さん)でした。申し込み段階で、一応「日本人パイロット希望」の旨は連絡していました。アメリカ人夫婦2名と我が家5名の計7名だったので、Toshiさんは英語と日本語を織り交ぜて丁寧に説明してくれました。子供達も英語は理解できることがわかったので、途中からは英語メインに切り替えて説明してくれました。Toshiさんは確か金土日曜日はお休みのはずです。
ツアー内容ですが、まず、ヘリコプターがとても安定しており、揺れない、うるさくないことにびっくり。念のため子供達は酔い止めを飲んでいましたが、必要なかったようです。逆に下2人は酔い止めで眠くなり、ほぼ寝ていました。。もちろん個人差はあると思いますが、船よりは全然酔いにくいと思います。キラウエア火山は8月現在活動が低下しており、溶岩流は見えませんでした。火口付近にマグマがボコボコしている様子は見えました。それよりも、渓谷付近の景色が最高でした。個人的にはこちらの景色の方がおススメです。あと、滝の近くに着陸するオプションを申し込んだのですが、これは絶対おススメです。ヘリコプターでしかアプローチできない滝を独り占めできます。
ツアーが終わると、オフィスにてツアー中のヘリ内外を撮影したビデオを$40で購入できます。USBスティックにビデオを保存して渡してくれます。こちらもツアー中にヘッドホンから流れてくる音楽と映像がマッチしており、購入して良かったです。
お値段は安くはないですが、それだけの価値はあると思います。是非、滝への着陸オプションで絶景を堪能ください。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Happy in Hawaii
Good food but the show was definitely the best part of the night. Spend a few extra bucks and get the premium seating with valet service. The stage makes it good regardless if you are up front but being up front was great.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/07 |
Reviewed by: k&s
I could see fish well from the window.
Some fish followed the boat, and they were cute.
I listened to the Japanese channel on my headphones, but I thought it would be nice if it were a bit more fulfilling.
However, even without that, it was enjoyable just to watch.
窓からよく魚が見えました。
魚が、船についてくるのがいて、
かわいかったです。
ヘッドホンで、日本語チャンネルを
聞きましたが、もう少し充実されると
いいかと思いました。
でも、そんなのがなくても、見るだけで
楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
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Thank you for taking the time to review your manta snorkel. We are happy to know you enjoyed the experience. Aloha!