All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

Our pilot was friendly, very personable with each one of us. I loved how he used our names as if we already had knowledge of what he was about to share with us. That was a fun way to learn. Amazing how large this volcano is!! Later in the day we drove from Hilo down to the area so we could touch the lava in person. Felt like we were on another planet. Lava and desolation for as far as we could see. Thanks for this experience. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters are the BEST!!! Awesome pilot and staff!!

My friend Nancy and I purchased this tour on the Fair Wind as a Father's Day gift for our husbands, Jay & Jim. Jay & I had taken a similar tour in Kauai last summer. We were expecting a similar activity this time, but were pleasantly surprised to find that it was so much more. The catamaran was so much nicer, the snorkeling was wonderful, the crew was so attentive to our every need and the food was great also. We all had a wonderful time and will definitely do the same thing the next time we are on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was also great that the departure place was only a five minute walk from the resort where we were staying. The crew was very helpful in instructing us as to where to snorkel and find the most fish. My husband got some great pictures with his underwater camera. The boat was not over crowded. The weather turned out to be beautiful that day. I would also like to mention that the ages of the four of us range from 65 to 73. We had no problem maneuvering aro

The helicopter ride with the doors off was very cool! You can feel the heat from the lava! This tour gives you a great view of the different features of the island. It's a bit on the expensive side, but I'd recommend it if you've never done it before.

We had a wonderful time! The food was amazing and the experience was very fun. The staff was very friendly. I would definitely go back!

It was a great show!

This tour was a wonderful experience! The open door helicopter was, in my opinion, the ONLY way to see the volcano's and the associated flows. We were lucky enough to witness 3 surface flows, noticeable flow into the ocean AND 2 craters with visible orange molten lava! Thanks for a great time. Emily, you were AWESOME!

Polynesian Adventure Tours has very knowledgeable staff members. They share information freely during the tour, which is a great asset in learning more about Hawai'ian history and the volcanoes specifically.

The only problem my wife and I had was how much talking went on. While the information was welcome at times, it seemed the talking never stopped. For some this may be perfect, but it was a little overwhelming/annoying for us.

Overall, the tour went well and the sites were spectacular.

I was picked up from the hotel in Waikoloa, and although I was told that a confirmation couldn't be made, I was able to ride in a helicopter piloted by the only Japanese pilot (Mr. Mochizuki) whom I had requested via email in advance. Mr. Mochizuki provided explanations in both languages to the American couple accompanying us and to us, which made it very enjoyable.

It was my first experience in a helicopter, and there was no vibration, with glass all the way to the floor. I was able to see the lava flowing into the ocean at Kilauea Volcano, and it was amusing to see the cows grazing on the vast Parker Ranch appearing as tiny dots. I was surprised to hear about the elementary school that was affected by a tsunami, located on top of an 800-meter cliff in Waipi'o Valley, and we got very close to a waterfall that has a drop of 1,000 meters, allowing us to fully enjoy the majestic nature.

Waikoloa is a dry area with brown lava land, but as we got closer to Hilo, we experienced sudden rain and saw much greenery, making for a wonderful experience of the vastness and climate differences of the Big Island in a short time! (Driving around takes a whole day, right?) Additionally, on the way back, although we had to wait for a few minutes, we could purchase the video from that day that was on board the helicopter.

ワイコロアのホテルからピックアップしてもらい、確約は出来ないと言われていましたが事前に直接メールでお願いしていた唯一の日本人パイロット（望月さん）の操縦するヘリコプターに乗せていただき、望月氏が同乗のアメリカ人カップルと我々に2カ国語で交互に説明して下さったのでとても楽しかったです。
ヘリコプターは初体験でしたが、震動もなく足下までガラス張りなので、キラウエア火山では海に流れ落ちる溶岩を見ることが出来、広大なパーカー牧場では放牧されている牛たちがまるで点のように小さいのがおかしく、ワイピオバレーでは800ｍの絶壁の上にあった小学校が津波の被害にあった話に驚き、落差1000ｍもあるという滝のすぐ近くまで寄ってくださるなど雄大な自然を堪能できました。
ワイコロアは乾燥地帯で溶岩の茶色い土地ばかりですが、ヒロに近くなると突然の雨で緑も多くハワイ島の広さと気候の違いなど素晴らしい体験を短時間で出来ました！（車で周遊するのは1日掛かりですよね）
また、帰りには数十分待ちますが、ヘリコプターに搭載されていた当日のビデオを購入することも出来ます。

I attended a Christmas luau with my elementary school child. In the morning at the hotel, I tried to reserve a Hanohano seat (which costs $8 for adults), but it was sold out. However, I was told that if we lined up on the left side of the coastal path, between around 4:20 and 4:30 PM (the gathering time was at 4:45), we could get good seats. This way, we ended up right behind the Hanohano seats in front of the stage. Upon entry, we received a shell lei for free. Mai Tais and beers were unlimited. After enjoying making fish out of tattoos and palm leaves, we watched the Kalua pig being brought out and the king entering from the sea, followed by our meal time (which included Hawaiian foods like poi and haupia, and we were full). The show featured dances from Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti, and a fire dance from Samoa (which the kids loved!).

It was interactive, with hula dancing, shouting greetings from each country loudly, and even doing lomi lomi massages with the person next to you, which was a lot of fun. There were few Japanese people, and the family next to us was from Portland, but we got along well. Let's enjoy together with the foreigners!

クリスマスルアウに小学生の子供と二人で参加しました。滞在ホテルで朝、ハノハノ
席（大人８ドル）を予約しようとしたら、sold out.　　でも４：４５の集合
のところ、４：２０から４：３０くらいまでに、ホテルをでた海岸沿いの小道
の左側に並ぶ（右側はハノハノ席）と良い席につけるといわれ、そうすると
舞台前のハノハノ席のすぐ後ろでした。入場時に貝のレイ（ただ）をくれました。
マイタイやビールなどは飲み放題です。タトゥーややしの葉でお魚を造って
楽しんだ後、カルーアピッグを取り出したり、海から王が入場してくるのを
見たりした後、お食事タイム（ポイやハウピアなどのハワイアンな食べ物もあり
で、お腹いっぱいでした。ショーはハワイ、ＮＺ,タヒチのダンス、サモアの
ファイアーダンス（子供に大受け！）など見応えありました。
観客参加型でチークダンスや、それぞれの国の挨拶を大声で叫んだり、
隣のひととロミロミマッサージしたりと楽しめます。
日本人は少なくお隣はポートランドから来たアメリカ人家族でしたが、
仲良くなれましたよ。外人さん達と一緒にノリノリで楽しみましょう！

It was my first time on the Big Island of Hawaii. I absolutely wanted to experience a luau! I thought it might be a bit different from Oahu, so I joined this tour. It was more packed than I expected, and I wanted to experience various things, so the time flew by.

First, he bought me a fresh lei for a commemorative photo! (Even if you don't buy one, everyone receives a shell lei.) When we were shown to our seats, the men immediately got up to grab drinks from the drink bar. In the meantime, I greeted the people at the same table. Then we headed to the plaza where various events were happening. First, I got a tattoo-style painting on my arm. I requested my favorite honu (sea turtle)! I also joined a hula lesson that had already started nearby. They quickly taught us the choreography for one song. I learned how to crack a coconut and did some weaving with lauhala (though I wasn't participating, so I don't know what was being made). Then they showed us the kalua pig, which is the main dish for dinner (a whole pig cooked underground).

There was never a dull moment! As the sun began to set, a canoe carrying Kamehameha arrived from the shore. This marked the beginning of the show. When I returned to my seat to get food, various dances from different countries were performed on stage.

I was able to chat with a newlywed couple from California at my table, and it was a very enjoyable evening.

初めてのハワイ島でした。
絶対に体験したかったのがルアウ！オアフより離島かな~と思い、このツアーに参加しました。
思ったより、盛りだくさんで、いろいろなものを体験したかったので、あっというまに過ぎてしまいました。

まず、生レイを彼に買ってもらって、記念撮影！（買わなくてもシェルレイが全員もらえます。）
席に案内されると、男性陣はすぐに席を立ってドリンクをゲットしにドリンクバーへ。
その間に同じテーブルになった人たちとごあいさつ。
そしていろいろな催し物がある広場へ・・・。
まずは、うでにtatoo風ペイントをしてもらいました。私は大好きなホヌをリクエスト！
そしてすでに横で始まっていたフラレッスンに途中参加。
ざっとですが、1曲振り付けを教えてもらいました。
ココナッツの割り方を教えてもらったり、ラウハラで何か編んだり（参加してなかったので何を作っていたのかわかりません。）そうかと思えばディナーのメインでもある、カルアピッグ（豚を丸ごと蒸し焼きしたもの）の姿を見せてくれたり。
とにかく、暇がない！！
そして、日が暮れかかった頃、海岸からカメハメハを載せたカヌーがやってきた。
ここからショーの始まり。
席に戻って、料理を取りにいくと、ステージではいろいろな国のダンスが披露された。

同じテーブルになったカリフォルニアからの新婚さんともお話できたし、とても楽しい夜でした。

On the first day of my arrival, I went to the show. I felt like it started before I really understood what was happening, probably because I'm not used to English, but I was quite moved by the appearance of the king. I was able to experience a ceremonial hula that you can't find in other dinner shows. Everyone there was very friendly, but since I couldn't speak English, I could only manage polite smiles. It seems that having better English skills is necessary to enjoy it more. As for the food... well, it was just average. I was happy to drink a lot of Kona coffee, though.

到着初日に行ったきました。
英語に慣れていないせいか、よく分からないうちに始まってしまった感がありましたが、キングの出現にはかなり感動しました。
他のディナーショーでは味わえない儀式的なフラを体験することが出来ました。
来ている方々皆さんとてもフレンドリーなのに英語を話せないばかりに愛想笑顔のみ。もっと楽しむには英語力が必要のようです。
料理は・・・・まぁ普通かな。コナコーヒーがいっぱい飲めてうれしかったですけど

On the first day of my arrival on the Big Island, I participated in this tour. After renting a car at Kona Airport, I headed straight to the meeting point, arriving at 1 PM to prepare and board the boat at 2 PM. It was raining, but we were still able to snorkel. An hour after boarding, we reached a fairly deep spot near the Captain Cook monument. Due to the bad weather, not much was captured on the underwater camera, but I was able to see fish with my own eyes. As for the snacks, we were served pineapple, oranges, potato chips, and drinks. I wasn't sure if there was a paid drink menu, but I was able to order something casually and they brought it to me. In this tour, we were the only Japanese participants. There were no staff members who spoke Japanese. It felt like being in a foreign party, as the foreigners on board were happily chatting away.

ハワイ島に着いた初日に参加。コナ空港でレンタカーを借りてすぐに集合地に向かい１３時につき準備をして１４時に乗船できました。雨がふっていましたが、シュノーケルできました。乗船して１時間後、キャプテンクックの記念碑のそばでかなり深い場所でした。天気が悪かったので水中カメラで撮ったものはあまり写っていませんが、肉眼で魚を見ることができました。軽食というだけあって、パイナップルとオレンジ、ポテトチップスと飲み物がでました。飲み物は有料メニューがあるのかないのか不明でしたが、適当に頼んだらだしてもらえます。このツアーに日本人は私達しかいませんでした。スタッフも日本語が話せる人もいません。外国のパティーにでもきたような位、乗船中は外国人が楽しそうに談話してます。

When you go to Hawaii, you definitely have to enjoy a dance show! However, it can feel a bit lonely if you don't understand English. The host will show you where to sit. After that, it would be a waste to just sit there not knowing what to do! You can go get a free drink and enjoy it, or before the show, you can learn how to open coconuts, get a tattoo, make angel fish from palm leaves, and learn hula dancing at two different stations. Even if you don't understand English, it's better to get up and explore rather than just sitting around.

The buffet-style meal is also guided to your table, so you just have to wait! The food is delicious, and it seems like it was tailored to suit Japanese tastes! It's really tasty! The dancing is fun, and the scent of the ocean and the sound of the waves are refreshing, which made me feel great.

However, it was a bit disappointing that it rained in Kona, which is quite rare!

やっぱりハワイに行ったら、ダンスショーを楽しまなきゃ！って思いましたね。ただ英語がわからないと寂しい思いもします。座る場所はホストが教えてくれます。その後はどうして良いか判らず座っていると勿体ない！。フリードリンクを取って来て飲んでも良し、ショーの前にココナツの剥き方や、タトゥー、ヤシの葉で作るエンゼルフィッシュ，フラダンスの仕方など２カ所に別れてやっているので、英語がわからずとも座っていないでどんどん見て回ると良いです。
ビュッフェタイプの食事もテーブル事に案内してくれるので、まっていれば良いだけ！。
料理はそれも美味しくて、日本人好みにしたんじゃないか！って位口に合います。それを食べても美味しいです！。ダンスも楽しいし、海の香りと波の音も爽やかで、いい気分でした~。
ただコナには珍しく雨が降ってきました。これがちょっと残念！。

I went to Hawaii Island for the first time and participated in snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay. The guidebooks say it's better in the morning, but I joined the afternoon tour and had plenty of fun. The crew is all foreign, so there might be some language barriers, but they are experienced, so there's no need to worry. The atmosphere was great, and I really enjoyed it. The sea was calm, and if you're lucky, you might catch some fish along the way, and there’s a chance of encountering dolphins while snorkeling. Unfortunately, I didn't see any when I went. The boat was comfortable as well. It's a large catamaran, so I didn't see anyone getting seasick.

今回はじめてハワイ島に行きケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングに参加しました。ガイドブックなどには午前中のほうがいいとかいてありましたが、私が参加したのは午後のツアーでしたが、じゅうぶん楽しめました。クルーは全て外人なのでやや言葉に困るかもしれませんがみななれているので心配は要らないでしょう。のりがよくとてもたのしめました。海もしずかで途中うんがよければ魚もつれるし、シュノーケル中にイルカに出くわすこともあるそうです。残念ながら私が行ったときにはあえませんでしたが。船も快適です。大型のカタマラン船なので船酔いしている人はみかけませんでした。

The hula dance was great. It made me want to learn how to dance. The food was also delicious, with flavors suited for Japanese tastes. I thought it was generous that cocktails and other drinks were all-you-can-drink. We drove from a hotel around Waikoloa, but it seemed to be rush hour, and we got caught in traffic on the way to Kona. I think it's better to allow some extra time to participate in the show.

フラダンス良かったです。ダンスを習いたくなりました。料理も日本人向けの味付けでおいしかったです。カクテルなど、お酒が飲み放題というのも良心的だと思いました。ワイコロア周辺のホテルから車で向かいましたが、ラッシュの時間帯のようでコナまでに交通渋滞に巻き込まれました。少し余裕を持ってショーに参加したほうがいいと思います。

We participated as two families. Since it was an English tour, I was a bit anxious, but with the voucher, there were no issues at the reception. Once on board, the staff was kind, which made me feel at ease. The boat anchored in about 8 meters of water. Although I started snorkeling feeling a bit overwhelmed at first, I gradually got used to it and began to see fish and even dive a little...

The kids boldly played by jumping into the sea from the second deck of the boat using a slide and diving from the deck (4-5 meters). The parents also returned to their childhood and jumped in as well.

There are two episodes related to the camera...
First, a friend's husband dove from the deck with a camera! When he came up from underwater, he had a cut on his forehead... the camera had hit him. Fortunately, the injury wasn't too serious, but the camera was broken. For some reason, we all ended up laughing... everything becomes fun when you're here.

Second, my husband came down the stairs from the deck with ease. However, he slipped at the end! The camera he was holding disappeared into the sea. But the staff dove in and found the camera for us. We were so moved. Thank you very much.

２家族で参加しました。英語のツアーなので不安でしたがバウチャーがあれば、受付で困ることはありませんよ。乗船してからもスタッフが優しいので安心でした。船は停泊したのは、水深８Ｍ位のところ。シュノーケルを始めたもののアップアップしてしまい始めは不安でしたが慣れてくるとお魚を見たりちょっと潜ってみたり・・・
子供たちは、船の２Ｆデッキから滑り台で海へ飛び込んだり、デッキ（４~５Ｍ）から海へ飛び込んだり、大胆に遊んでいました。親たちも童心に帰って飛び込んでみたりしちゃいました。
そこでカメラにまつわる２つのエピソードが・・・
その１．友人のご主人は、カメラを持ってデッキからダイビング！！水中から顔を上げるとおでこに血が・・・・カメラが当たってしまったのです。けがは、それほどでもなったのですかカメラが壊れてしまったのです。でもなぜか大笑い・・ここにいると何でも楽しくなってしまいます。
その２．私の夫は、軽快にデッキから階段を下りてきました。ところが最後にツル！
手に持っていたカメラが海のそこへ~~消えていきました。ところが、スタッフのかたが潜ってカメラを探してきてくれたのです。もう大感激でした。ありがとうございました。

It was disappointing that we couldn't see dolphins, but the snorkeling was a huge hit with the kids. They especially loved the slide and diving from the boat, which were very thrilling, and they tried it multiple times. Although it was an English tour, my family, who only speaks Japanese, had almost no problems.

イルカに会えなかったのは残念でしたが、シュノーケリングは子どもが大喜びでした。特に船の上からのすべり台や飛び込みはとてもスリルがあって何度も挑戦していました。英語ツアーだけれど、日本語しかしゃべれないうちの家族でもほとんど問題なかったです。

Our family consisted of our youngest child, a 4-year-old girl, and two boys aged 13 and 15, along with my spouse. We had a decent time. I'm not sure if it was because it was a Monday, but there were about 30 participants in total. The breakfast pastries and fruits, as well as the ham and cheese sandwiches for lunch, were plentiful enough that there were leftovers at the end. I thought the flavors were quite American and a bit bland, but my son really enjoyed the breakfast muffins, and my wife loved the vegetables served at lunch and went back for seconds. The deck was not crowded with that number of people, which felt just right.

After about a 30-minute sail, we arrived at our destination and started snorkeling. The instructions were only in English, but I assumed that the safety information was all that mattered, so I think as long as you have some common sense, you should be fine. The only warning was that "fins should not be worn until just before entering the water," and there were no other particular issues. My 4-year-old daughter, who dislikes getting her face wet, was floating with a life jacket. The three men dove down to about 4 meters to see the fish, but unfortunately, the fish were scarce... (this might have been specific to that day?). This was the biggest downside. I don't know how Hanauma is these days, but I don't think there's much difference (the water wasn't murky like at Hanauma). There was one more thing: the man steering the boat was completely unfriendly. The other crew members were all nice (no worries there). Also, if you're prone to seasickness, it's advisable to take medication beforehand. The ham and cheese sandwiches after snorkeling might be heavy for some people... but I still felt like I wanted to participate again.

我が家は一番下の子が４歳の女の子から上は１３、１５歳の男の子、そして夫婦で参加いたしました。それなりに楽しめましたよ。月曜だったと言う事なのかよくわかりませんが、参加者は総勢３０名くらいだったかな？朝食のパン類果物類、昼のハムやチーズのサンドウィッチも最後には余る位余裕でした。味の方は私はアメリカらしい大味だな~と思っていましたが、息子は朝食のマフィンを家内は昼食で出た野菜類を痛く気に入っておかわりをしていました。デッキはその人数だと混雑していず、丁度良い感じでした。
出航後、約３０分の航海で目的地に着きシュノーケルをスタートします。案内は英語だけでしたが、安全に関する話が全てだろうと思っていたので、ある程度常識が有ればOKだと思います。注意されたのは「足ひれは海に入る直前まで着けない」の１点で後は特にありませんでした。４歳の娘も顔に水がつくのが嫌いなくせに、ライフジャケットで浮かんでいました。男たち３人は４mくらいの所まで潜って魚たちを見に行きましたが、なにせ、魚影が薄い・・・（この日に限ってのことなのかも？）これが一番の欠点でした。最近のハナウマがどうか知りませんが、大差はないと思います。（ハナウマの様に水は濁ってませんよ）後もう一つありました。船の舵を取ってるおじさんが全く愛想がない。他のクルーはいい人ばかりです（心配なく）。それから船に弱い人は薬は飲んでおいた方が良い場合が有ります。シュノーケル後のハムやチーズのサンドは人に依ってはヘビーかもしれませんから・・でも、また参加したいという気持ちが沸いてきました。

It was the best day for me, as someone who loves snorkeling. The water wasn't as cold as I expected, and the clarity was great, allowing me to see various types of fish. There are quite a few species native to the Hawaiian Islands, so I recommend it to anyone who has experienced snorkeling in other countries.

Also, when entering the water from the boat, you can use stairs, so there's no need to jump off the boat, making it easy for beginners to get into the sea. While waiting to board the boat, I saw a small green turtle swimming by the jetty, so I was hoping to see more turtles, but since the snorkeling spot at Kealakekua Bay doesn't have a beach, turtles don't come close, which was a bit disappointing.

However, I was lucky enough to casually look up while floating in the sea and saw a White-tailed Tropicbird gracefully flying by. It's a bird that you don't often get a chance to see, so this was also a precious memory.

シュノーケルの大好きな私にとって最高の一日でした。
思っていた程水が冷たくありませんでしたし、水の透明度もよくて、色々な種類の魚が見られました。ハワイ諸島固有の魚が結構いるので、他の国でシュノーケルを経験した人にもお勧めです。
また、船から海に入るときは階段を利用できるのでボートから飛び降りる事もなく、初心者も簡単に海に入れます。
ボートへの乗船を待っている間、ジェッティで小さなグリーンタートルが泳いでいましたので、もっとカメを見られるかと期待していたのですが、シュノーケルをするケアラケクア湾はビーチがないので近くにカメはこないという事で、海の中ではカメにあえなかったのがちょっと残念でした。
ただ、ラッキーな事に、海でプカプカしながら何気なく上を見たら、シラオネッタイチョウ（White-tailed Tropicbird）が優雅に飛んで行くのが見えました。なかなか見るチャンスのない鳥なのでこれも貴重な思い出の一つです。

A unique space completely different from the glamorous dinner shows in urban areas... You can enjoy a relaxed luau and buffet at an outdoor venue full of mood, backed by the Huehue Heiau floating in Kamakahonu Bay in front of the King Kamehameha Hotel.

After a welcome with a shell lei (fresh flower lei for an additional $4) and a commemorative photo, you can enjoy drinks and take your seats. The entertainment begins with body painting and the Coconut Man, followed by the unearthing of the imu (the roasted pig) and the royal court entrance ceremony... There's over an hour of fun before the meal＾＾

Once you return to your seats, the buffet starts. Since seating is organized by table, there's no crowding, and the food is replenished continuously, allowing you to savor all the dishes. All drinks are free, and you can order at the drink stand. There were fruit punch, cola, Sprite, beer, red and white wine, and Mai Tai. The Mai Tai here is light on rum, making it very easy to drink and highly recommended♪

As your stomach is pleasantly filled and the sun begins to set, the main show starts. With the MC's sweet singing voice and introductions to the history of Big Island interspersed, there are hula, Polynesian, Hawaiian cowboy, tribal dances, and fire dances, all unfolding in a powerful display on a small stage. The Coconut Man also joins the dancers, adding jokes to the diverse program, which is understandable given that it was fully booked even on a weekday (Thursday).

For those with small children (and those who are impatient), I recommend reserving the front-row HANOHANO seats to get to the buffet quickly, as the wait for food can be long and everything is conducted in English. Reservations can be made at the hotel luau desk on the day (before entry). (On weekdays, it's $10 for adults and $8 for children.)

I participated on the night of my arrival on the Big Island, and despite the busy departure from Japan, flight fatigue, and a bit of jet lag, I was able to relax and unwind.

This time, thanks to ALAN's "It's expensive! Alan-chan (lowest price guarantee)," the adult participation fee was changed from $65 to $60!

都市部のきらびやかなディナーショーとは全く違う独特の空間・・・
キングカメハメハホテル前のカマカホヌ湾に浮かぶフエナ・ヘイアウを背にした
ムードたっぷりの屋外の会場で、ルアウとブフェをまったりと楽しめます。

シェルレイでの歓迎(フレッシュフラワーレイは+$4)、記念撮影後の入場後
飲み物を頂いて着席。ボディペインティングやココナッツマン(～)の余興に始まり、
席を離れてイム(生贄の豚の蒸焼の掘り起こし)、ロイヤルコートの入場の儀式…
お食事の前にも、1時間以上のお楽しみがあります＾＾

お席に戻ってからブフェのスタート。テーブル毎の案内なので、混雑もなく
お料理も次々に補充されるので全てのお料理を堪能できます。
お飲み物はすべてフリー、ドリンクスタンドで各自オーダーします。
フルーツパンチ、コーラ、スプライトと、ビール、赤･白ワイン、マイタイがありました。
こちらのマイタイはラム酒が少なめで、とても飲みやすくオススメです♪

程よくお腹が満たされ、日が暮れ始めた頃、メインのショーのスタート。
MCの甘ぁ~い歌声とBigIslandの歴史紹介を合間にはさみ、フラ、ポリネシアン、
ハワイアンカウボーイ、トライバダンスにファイアダンスまで、小さなステージいっぱいに
展開される迫力あるダンスと、前出のココナツマンもダンサーに加わったりの、
ジョークも交えた多彩な構成で平日(木曜日参加)にもかかわらず満席なのも納得。

お食事までの時間が長い事と、進行はすべて英語のみなので、小さなお子様連れの方
（&せっかちな方）は、ブフェに早く立てる前列のHANOHANO席の予約をおすすめします。
ホテルのルアウデスクで当日(入場前)の予約が可能です。(平日は大人$10、子供$8)

ハワイ島到着日の夜の参加でしたが、忙しなく日本を後にしてきた事や
フライトの疲れ、少々の時差も忘れてしまうほど、のんびりと癒されました。

　　　今回、ALANさんの｢高いよ！アランちゃん(最低料金保証)｣にて、
　　　　　大人の参加代金が＄６５→＄６０に変更されました！

It was a wonderful tour that met my expectations. The clarity of the ocean was amazing, I got to see many fish, and the food was delicious. There were no Japanese staff, but they accommodated us without any issues. I would like to participate again. For those who dislike being around too many Japanese people in Hawaii, I recommend this tour as there were only a few Japanese participants.

期待通りの、すばらしいツアーでした。海の透明度もすばらしく、たくさんの魚にも会え、食事も美味しかったです。日本人スタッフはいませんが、別段不自由なく対応してくれました。また、参加したいです。ハワイは日本人ばかりでいやだという人には、日本人の参加者は数組しかいなくお勧めです。

I just returned from my 11th trip to Hawaii after a year and a half. This was my second time on the Big Island. As for the Island Breeze Luau, my impression is "just okay."

From a show perspective, I prefer the grand performance at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu. There were six male dancers and four female dancers, if I remember correctly. One of the female dancers wasn't that great. Maybe she was still inexperienced?

Regarding the food, the basic luau dishes like kalua pig, lau lau, lomi lomi salmon, ahi poke, and haupia were all very delicious. However, the buffet serving area was quite small for the number of guests (only two spots), and each table had to go up at staggered times. Unfortunately, the table I was seated at was the last to go, and while I didn't have to worry about food running out, I ended up waiting a long time and got really hungry.

As for the location, I stayed at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, which made it easy to get there. It was nice to have the ocean right in front of me.

One more thing that caught my attention was the commemorative photo at the entrance. At the Paradise Cove Luau on Oahu, the dancers joined in for a very vibrant photo, but at the Island Breeze Luau, they just had the guests stand there for a picture. The background was just a hedge, making it look like an amateur digital camera shot. Of course, I didn't buy that photo.

So, for those who have never experienced a luau and are only going to the Big Island, I would say it's "worth a try." However, if you're also visiting Oahu, I highly recommend the Polynesian Cultural Center or Paradise Cove Luau.

1年半ぶり、11回目のハワイ旅行に行ってきました。ハワイ島は2回目です。アイランドブリーズルアウ、私としては「まぁまぁ」という感想です。

ショーの観点からは私はオアフ島のポリネシアカルチャーセンターの壮大なやつの方が好きです。ダンサーの構成は男性6名、女性4名だったかな。その中の女性一名の踊りがちょっとイマイチでした。まだ歴が浅かったのかな？

料理についてですが、カルアピッグ・ラウラウ・ロミロミサーモン・アヒポキ・ハウピアなどの基本的なルアウ料理はそれぞれとてもおいしかったです。しかし客の人数に対しバフェをサーブする場所がとても小さく(たったの2箇所)、各テーブル毎に時間差で取りに行かされ、よりによって私が着席したテーブルは一番最後に食事を取りに行くはめになり、食べ物がもう残っていない！という心配は全くないのですが、待たされてとてもお腹がすいてしまいました。

ロケーションとしては、私はキングカメハメハコナビーチホテルに泊まったので、行くのが楽で良かったです。目の前が海というのも良かったです。

あと一つ気になったのが、入場時の記念撮影。オアフ島のパラダイスコーブルアウの時はダンサーの人も一緒に写真に入ってくれてとても華やかな仕上がりだったのですが、このアイランドブリーズルアウはただ客を立たせて写すだけ。しかも背景もただの垣根。素人のデジカメ同然でした。もちろんその写真は買いませんでした。

ということで、ルアウを体験したことがなくハワイ島にしか行かれない方には「まぁ行ってみるのも良いでしょう」程度のお勧め度ですが、オアフ島にも行かれる方は是非ポリネシアカルチャーセンターかパラダイスコーブルアウをお勧めします。

I participated in the morning tour on May 22nd. The Fair Wind boat is located about 15-20 minutes south by car from downtown Kona at Keauhou Bay. The morning in Kona is incredibly pleasant, and driving while overlooking the Pacific Ocean is the best. After parking in the designated lot, I checked in. After showing my voucher and signing the waiver, I received my boarding pass and went to get my snorkel. There was a brief explanation before boarding, and then we set sail. Be sure to grab a seat on the second floor and soak up the sun. The sun in Kona is no joke, so make sure to apply sunscreen to avoid getting burned. I spotted a wild dolphin, but it seems that whales can be seen during the season. While enjoying a light breakfast of muffins, cake, Hawaiian juice, and coffee, we arrived at Kealakekua Bay in about 30 minutes. In the morning, the winds are light, so we mostly use the engine, but on windy afternoon tours, we can enjoy quiet sailing with the sails up. Once we arrived, the captain gave us safety instructions and explained how to use the snorkel before we entered the water. The sun was hot, so getting into the water felt like heaven. I was first amazed by the coral reef forest. Since it's a marine life conservation area, the water clarity is outstanding, and you can see the fish very well. What's particularly impressive is that the depth suddenly increases to about 10-20 meters from the coral reef to the inner bay, so when you go out, you can't see the bottom. The sensation of sunlight pouring down to the deep blue bottom is unforgettable. Kealakekua Bay is the famous place where Captain Cook landed, and it's a historically significant bay where white people "discovered" Hawaii in the 18th century. It is said that Captain Cook's ship was surrounded by 1,000 to 1,500 Hawaiian canoes upon landing. The season when they landed was just the time of "peace and restoration," and fortunately, they received a warm welcome. However, three months later, when he tried to leave Hawaii and returned to Kealakekua Bay due to rough seas, the season had already changed, and he was welcomed by 3,000 warriors. They attempted to kidnap an ali'i (chief rank royalty) but failed and were brutally killed. Unfortunately, we cannot land at the Captain Cook monument. After snorkeling, we relaxed while enjoying a barbecue on the boat. We could enjoy water slides and diving, having fun in true Hawaiian style. We set sail around noon and took about 20 minutes to reach Keauhou.

５月２２日の午前ツアーに参加してきました。　コナのダウンタウンから車で１５~２０分南に下った所にあるケアホウ湾にフェアウィンド号はあります。　コナの朝は超気持ちいいし、太平洋を見下ろしながらのドライブは最高。　指定された駐車場に車を止めたら、チェックイン。　バウチャー見せてウェイバーにサインしたら、乗船券を渡されて自分のスノーケルを取りに行きます。　乗船前に簡単な説明があり、いよいよ出港。　ぜひ２階に席をとって太陽をガンガンに浴びましょう。　コナの日差しは洒落にならないので日焼け止めは必ず塗りって火傷しない様に。　野生のイルカを一匹見られましたが、季節にはクジラが見えるみたいです。　マフィン、ケーキ、ハワイアンジュース、コーヒーなどの軽い朝食を食べながら、ケアラケクア湾には大体３０分位で着きます。　午前中は風が弱いので大体はエンジンを使って行きますが、風の強い午後のツアーは帆を張って静かなセーリングを楽しめます。　いよいよ着いたらキャプテンから注意事項、スノーケルの使用法等の説明を受けて、水に入ります。　日差しが暑かったので水に入ると天国の気分。　まずは珊瑚礁の森に驚かされます。　海洋生物保護区なので水の透明度は超抜群で、魚達もよく見えます。　特に凄いのは珊瑚礁から内湾にかけて１０−２０m程は急に深くなっているので沖に出ると底が見えない事です。　太陽の光がディープブルーの底に注いでる感覚は頭に焼き付きます。　ケアラケクア湾はかの有名なキャプテンクックが上陸した場所で、１８世紀に白人がハワイを「発見」した歴史的な湾です。　キャプテンクックの船は上陸時、１０００~１５００ものハワイアンカヌーに囲まれたそうです。　彼らが上陸した季節は丁度「平和と回復」の時期で、幸運にも大変なもてなしを受けたそうですが、　３ヶ月後ハワイを離れ様とし荒海のため再びケアラケクア湾に戻った時は、ハワイは既に季節は変わっていて、３０００人もの戦士に迎えられたそうです。　彼らはアリイ（酋長ランクの王族）を誘拐しようとして失敗し、無惨にも殺害されました。　残念ながらキャプテンクックのモニュメントには上陸できません。一通りスノーケルを済ました後は、バーベキューを船上で頬張りながらくつろぎます。　ウォータースライダーやダイビング等を楽しめ、ハワイらしく遊べます。　大体お昼過ぎに出港し２０分位かけてケアホウ

A beautiful boat, American-style breakfast and lunch, and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters! Most participants were Westerners, and we were the only Japanese, but it was actually fun to communicate in broken English. However, I was quite disappointed that we didn't see the dolphins we were hoping for... The captain did his best to find them, but it's just luck, so there's nothing we can do about it. Since I do scuba diving, just being on the surface isn't quite enough for me (laughs).

きれいな船、アメリカンな朝食＆昼食、そして透明度抜群な海でのシュノーケリング！参加者は欧米人がほとんどで、日本人は私たちだけでしたが、かえって片言英語でのコミュニケーションが楽しかったです。ただ、目当てだったイルカが見れなかったのでかなりがっかり・・・。船長さんは一生懸命探してくれたんですけどね。これは運だから仕方が無いです。私はスキューバダイビングをやるんで、やはり水面だけでは物足りないですね（苦笑）

I attended various luaus on different islands, but Island Breeze is honestly exceptional. It is very well produced and efficiently captures the spirit and atmosphere of Hawaii without losing its essence.

違う島々で色々なルアウに行きましたが、アイランドブリーズは正直絶賛ものです。　とてもうまくプロディースされておりハワイの魂と雰囲気を壊すこと無く効率よくまとめてあります。

Thank you for the wonderful luau. The MC was very welcoming, and it was a fun night. Moreover, I learned a lot about Hawaii.

素晴らしいルアウをありがとう。MCの方がとっても歓迎してくれ楽しい夜でした。　しかもとてもハワイについて勉強にもなりました。

I participated in a luau, one of the highlights of my three-day stay in Hawaii. A friend who calls himself a Hawaii expert told me that if I'm in Hawaii, it would be a waste to just have dinner every night, so I joined the luau, and I really enjoyed it. I'm glad I participated. While luaus are not very familiar to us Japanese, they are said to be the most popular among American travelers in Hawaii. I’ve heard that luaus originally were ceremonial feasts for Polynesian royal families or celebrations for the growth of children in general families, but for me, it was an exotic dinner with a Polynesian entertainment show that provided a sense of extraordinary experience for one night in Hawaii.

The Island Breeze Luau I attended was held on the beach next to the Kailua-Kona harbor. Upon entry, I received a drink, and after a while, there was the traditional ceremony of unearthing the roasted pig, which brought an indescribable sense of the extraordinary. After that, it was time for the buffet-style dinner, where I piled my plate with my favorite Hawaiian pork dish (kalua pork) and various dishes I had never seen before, eating until I could hardly move. Some dishes were delicious, while others made me wonder, "What is this?" but overall, I was very satisfied. As the sun began to set, the full-fledged Polynesian show started. The host's English was only half understandable for me, as I struggle with the language, but the Polynesian show featuring men and women unfolding one after another to the lively music of the backing musicians was breathtaking. From hula dancing to fire dancing, I was captivated by the charm of the exotic female dancers. With wonderful music, enchanting dances, a Hawaiian dinner, and the beach and sunset in Hawaii, thank you so much, Island Breeze Luau. As I passed by numerous restaurants in the streets of Kailua-Kona on my way back, I thought to myself that I was glad I participated in the luau instead of just having a meal at a restaurant. Maybe I am already a Hawaii expert?

ハワイ滞在3日間の中の目玉の一つルアウに参加しました。自称ハワイの達人？と名乗る友人からハワイにいるなら、ただ、夕食を食べるなんてもったいないことを毎晩するなと言われ参加したルアウ、ほんと楽しかった。参加して良かったです。ルアウは、われわれ日本人の中ではあまり馴染みのないものですが、ハワイのアメリカ人旅行者の中では一番人気だそうです。ルアウはもともとポリネシアン民族の王様一族の宴会儀式、あるいは一般家族の子供の成長を祝う宴会儀式という話を聞いたことがありますが、私にとってはハワイでの一夜の非日常感いっぱいのエキゾチックな男女ポリネシアンエンターテメントショー付きディナーでした。

今回、私が参加したアイランドブリーズルアウは、カイルアコナの港の横のビーチで行われました。入場時に飲み物をもらい、しばらく待つと、ルアウではお約束という豚の蒸し焼きを土から掘り返す儀式があり、なんともいえない非日常感にようことができました。そのあと、ビュッフェスタイルの夕食の時間になり、大好きなハワイ豚料理（カルアポーク）をメインに、見たこともない料理をそれぞれ皿にもり、動けなくなるまで食べました。おいしかったり、これは何？というもの様々でしたが大満足。夕陽が暮れたころからか本格的にポリネシアンショーがスタート。司会者の人が話す英語は、英語苦手な私には半分しか理解できなかったのですが、バックミュージシャンの軽快な音楽にのって、次から次へ繰り広げられる男女のポリネシアンショーは圧巻でした。フラダンスからファイアーダンスまで。エキゾチックな女性ダンサーのみなさんの魅力にはまいりました。素晴らしい音楽、魅惑のダンス、ハワイアンな夕食、そして、ハワイのビーチと夕陽、アイランドブリーズルアウほんとうにありがとう。帰り道のカイルアコナの街中のいくつもののレストランを通り過ぎる中で、レストランでただ食事しないで、ルアウに参加して良かったと思う自分は、もしかして、もうハワイの達人？

Thank you all for the wonderful luau...the master of ceremonies graciously made us feel welcome...Not only an enjoyable evening, but educational as well.

The quality of entertainment at the luau was superb. I have attended a number of luaus on different islands, and I will honestly say that the Island Breeze Luau will be recommended with the highest praise...Very complete, well produced and effeciently conducted - reflects spirit and atmosphere of Hawaii.

Thank you Island Breeze for making the dreams of wish children come true. Your luau is always a highlight of their trip.