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Big Island
We saw plenty of Manta Rays, amazing experience! Fun fun fun! Fun staff and captain too!
Listen and bring a towel.
Well worth the money and the crew were great! Got to see lots of reef fish!
Go!
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, your interactions with our crew, and most importantly, got a chance to see so many species of marine life.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island and we're honored you chose to join us on board.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
We were four persons and chose the Waipio shuttle experience. The only way to access the valley is with the shuttle I think. It is really amazing.
As I entered the dark sea and floated gently...
A giant manta ray approached, heading towards the plankton gathering in the light underwater.
It was right in front of me, coming at me with such force that I felt the water pressure...
It was a wonderful experience.
However, it was the end of June, and it was cold.
Additionally, after nearly an hour of manta observation, I got seasick.
The ride back was tough, as I felt cold and nauseous.
暗い海の中に入って、そっと浮かんでいると...
水の中の光に集まるプランクトンを目指して巨大なマンタが。
目の前。ぶつかってくるのではないかという勢い。水圧を感じるほど。。。
素晴らしい体験でした。
ただ、６月末でしたが、寒かったです。
さらに、１時間弱？のマンタ観察で波酔いしました。
帰りの車は、寒いし気持ち悪いしで大変でした。
Cold weather measures and motion sickness prevention are necessary.
寒さ対策、酔い止め要です。
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I felt The whole tour is rushed through. Driver seems to be in a hurry to get it done quickly. Not much commentary on the main attractions of the tour
I have always wanted to do an experience like this. Ali was a great trainer and taught us a lot about dolphins in general and the ones who live at Dolphin Quest. At first I felt sorry for the dolphins but then we learned all about their care and training. They are well cared for and the trainers know so much about them. I would do this any chance I could! Thank you!
My daughters had the absolute best time! They said it was their favorite thing they did! Core memories were made!
The show was amazing!! The dancers were great and the host was very funny. I loved the storytelling and the way it was shown through dancing! Food was delicious and our server was always checking on us to make sure we were taken care of.
It is worth the money to pay for premium seating because you get close to the stage.
A family friendly storytelling experience through the South Pacific. Hands on learning, beautiful singing and music, and exciting and graceful dancing combine for an evening that will bring joy to your vacation. Book it and go!
Mahalo for your kind feedback, glad to see you grabbed hold of the cultural experience and also making us a part of your memories while on vacation.
We loved our trip! Shawn was amazing and even though we messed out the flight, he was flexible and made sure we were able to see all of the spots included in our trip! He has a wealth of knowledge of the history of the Big Island and its culture. We loved learning all about the people, the land and its history. It was an amazing trip! Highly recommend!
Family trip we stayed at King Kamehameha’s Beach Resort. We researched other Kona area Luaus and found this one to be well rated. We really liked the convenience of just walking over from the hotel. The Luau was very well organized in checking people in, helping you find your assigned seats. Great idea on that! Really simplified what could be mass chaos without assigned seating. Food lines and offerings were well organized and kept well stocked. Food was fresh and tasteful. Drink lines moved quickly. The music and show was very entertaining . Lots of fun. Again, well organized and presented well. Very enjoyable evening.
Book well ahead. As soon as your travel plans are firm.
This tour was everything I was hoping for, and more. Our tour guide Henry was amazing. His storytelling was so engaging and entertaining and we didn’t just get to see beautiful places, we also learned a lot about the history of the people and the island. If you are looking for a safe and fun way to get to experience several highlights from the Big Island, learn more about the culture and just have an overall insanely enjoyable and memorable experience, I highly recommend this tour.
We were staying on Oahu and they made all of our flight arrangements, provided a delicious local meal and plenty of snacks and somehow made it back in plenty of time for our evening flight back over to Oahu. We were amazed at how much we were able to see and do all in one day. It is an experience that my family and I will treasure.
Also, one note in case you are concerned - there are plenty of bathroom stops along the way.
Read all the information they provide on what to wear and bring - they cover everything you’d need.
We moved by boat to board the submarine that was anchored offshore. The staff seemed very friendly, but they didn't understand English... We were able to see a lot of fish, but perhaps our expectations were too high, as we found it a bit lacking.
沖合に停泊している潜水艦まで船で移動して乗船します。スタッフの方はとてもフレンドリーな感じでしたが、英語がわからないので…。魚もたくさん見ることができました。が、期待値が高すぎたのか私たちには物足りなかったです。
The inside of the submarine is cramped, and you might feel a bit uncomfortable as you have to lean forward slightly to look out the window.
潜水艦の中は狭く、また窓から眺めるには少し前傾姿勢になり体勢がキツく感じるかもしれません。
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The boat was beautiful. The workers were attentive, kind, and the caption was experienced and did a great job. The only thing that made me feel uncomfortable was the prayer they did and it was not short. They asked us to give an offering a leaf (they gave us) from a plant to put in the ocean. I do not practice polytheistic religion and did not want to partake it this. It’s a snorkeling tour I found it to be an over reach.
Over the years we have brought our grandchildren here to swim with the Dolphins. Each time it has been a great experience for them and we end up spending the day there.
We are glad to hear the grandchildren enjoyed their program! Mahalo for your continued support!
I experienced it for the first time. Everything was wonderful, and it was a lovely show. The buffet was also very delicious. For guests with children, there were high chairs available, so I think families can enjoy it too.
初めて体験しました。どれも素晴らしく、素敵なショーでした。ビュッフェもとても美味しかったです。
子連れのお客さんには幼児用の椅子もあって、家族連れでも楽しめると思います。
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I was a bit confused because there were supposed to be Japanese staff, but they were not present. It might have been part of the performance on the way to the location by boat, but it was quite intense, and my wife injured her finger on the boat. I also ended up with a whiplash-like pain in my neck and back. On the water, a female staff member was very helpful. We were able to see the manta rays rolling, but if the position of the lights had been adjusted a bit more, I think we could have observed them up close without clustering in one spot.
居るはずの日本語のスタッフがいなかったので少し戸惑った。ボートで現地に行く途中パフォーマンスかもしれないが激しかったので妻が船上で指をケガした、自分も首と腰がムチ打ちのようになった、
海上では女性の方が丁寧に補助してくれた。肝心のマンタのローリングはよく見れたが、照らすライトの位置をもっと工夫したら、1ヶ所に片寄らず近くで観察出来たと思う。
Be careful not to get hurt!
怪我はしないように!
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The tour had just over 20 people, and my friend and I were the only Japanese, which really felt like being abroad!!!
The captain and the guides were also focused on environmental protection, balancing nature conservation and tourism on the Big Island of Hawaii. Although the stories about Hawaii were in English, I enjoyed listening to them.
They paid attention to the participants' dangerous behaviors, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
The water was very clear! However, I think it's unique to Hawaii, but there weren't a lot of colorful fish; the main ones were yellow fish.
Both breakfast and lunch served on the boat were delicious! I wonder why potato chips taste so good after playing in the ocean!
I would love to participate again when I come back to the Big Island.
総勢20名強のツアーで、日本人は友人と私の2人きりで、まさに海外！！！という感じでした。
船長さんはじめ、ガイドの皆様は環境保護にも注力しており、ハワイ島の自然保護と観光を両立されていらっしゃいました。途中のハワイのお話も英語ではあったものの楽しく拝聴しました。
ツアー参加者の危険行為にも注意を払っており、安心して楽しむことができます。
海は透明度も高かったです！ただ、ハワイ特有かと思いますが、色とりどりの魚というわけではなく、イエローフィッシュがメインでした。
船上でいただく、朝食、ランチともにおいしく頂きました！
海遊びのあとのポテトチップスってなんであんなに美味しいんでしょう！
また、ハワイ島に来る時には参加したいと思います。
It might be difficult if you don't understand English at all. However, everyone is very kind, so I believe it will be a very enjoyable time!
まったく英語がわからないと難しいかも。
ですが、みなさまとっても優しいのでとても楽しい時間になることと思います！
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My fiancée and I had such an amazing time on this trip. The crew was fun and added to the whole experience.
I didn't understand half of the explanations in English, but I was very satisfied with the guide's performance, including gestures and body language. Interacting with wild horses, the 400-meter waterfall, and plenty of highlights made it a great experience.
英語ガイドのため、説明の半分もわかりませんでした。しかし、ガイドさんの身ぶり、手ぶりをふくめたパホーマンスで十分満足できました。野生の馬とのふれあい、400メートル級の滝、見どころ満載でした。
I think it's an activity you should experience when you go to the Big Island of Hawaii.
ハワイ島に行かれたら、体験すべきアクティビティだと思いま。
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It seems that only residents are allowed, and it looks tough to go without a powerful 4WD and skills for driving on steep slopes. Therefore, I think it's better to join a tour.
The driver was kind and provided various explanations. However, since he wasn't fluent in English, there were many things I didn't understand, but I still had a great time.
The area below the cliffs was much larger and more magnificent than I expected. It was a pity that there was no water flowing over the waterfall, but I was satisfied with the grand view.
Driving through the river and stopping the car when wild horses approached made the tour enjoyable for the guests. I think this is a recommended tour where you can enjoy wonderful scenery and a wild drive.
住民以外はＮＧのようだし、行くにも強力な四駆と両急斜面の運転に長けていないと厳しそう。なのでツアーに参加するのがベターだと思います。
ドライバーは親切だし、色々と説明もしてくれます。ただし、英語が堪能でないので、判らないところだらけでしたが、それでも充分に楽しめました。
断崖の下は思ったよりもずっと広く、壮大でした。
滝に水が流れ落ちてなかったのは残念でしたが、その雄大な眺めに満足できました。
川の中を車で走ったり、野生の馬が近づいてくると車を止めてくれたり、ツアー客を楽しませてくれました。
素晴らしい景色とワイルドなドライブを楽しめるオススメのツアーだと思います。
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Tour guide and driver, Forrest, was fantastic! His knowledge of the current setting and its history was incredible. I am recommending this tour to anyone visiting the island of Hawaii.
Arrive prepared to relax and enjoy!
The weather was beautiful that night, but instead of doing it outside next to the ocean as advertised it was in a hotel ballroom.
The food felt like I was at a convention with catered food. They brought up a pig on stage on a wood platter. It looked like it was plastic, plus the meat was already on the table so what we ate is not what they showed. The chicken tasted way more fresh than the kalua pork , the beef was dry. No glass noodles, or anything I would imagine as authentic Hawaiian food.
It was hard to understand the announcer as the sound system was muffled and he mumbled.
I heard other people complain around me as well how bad it was. One guy said, wow, I could have done this better in my backyard. I agree with him. Not worth the price or wasting your time.
Every restaurant we went too was better than this event.
Anyway, they are dedicated to entertaining the guests. It's really fun. There's nothing to worry about.
とにかく、ゲストを楽しませる事に専念して下さいます。
本当に楽しいですよ。
何の心配もないです。
If you're unsure, definitely give it a try.
迷ったら是非体験して下さい。
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Great atmosphere wonderful staff really good show. The fire guy is the best food was really good. Even the kids buffet was great all seating at an excellent view of the performances good interactive activities with the audience.
Tried to select tables that are not in the direct sunlight before the sunsets it does get hot
We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Marc Hughes was really a great guide. He explained so much history of the Hawaiian people and ancestors. Marc is an avid diver and knows the marine life around Hawaii. He can explain a lot about the marine life. He knows the Hawaiian words for so many things. Marc knows a tremendous amount of history. We enjoyed trying great Kona coffee, Volcano national park, black sand beach where Turtles come up, the valley of the kings and so many other sights.
If you can get Mac the Fish (Marc Hughes) as your guide you will get a really interesting tour.
Had an absolutely wonderful time was a little apprehensive about whether or not to do this tour. It is a long tour all day however I wouldn’t change a thing. It absolutely was awesome didn’t even feel like it was 13 hours and it was learned more about the island and the history of the big island that I could possibly have learned anywhere else in a day.
Our driver, Felix was extremely informed patient and of course, a very good driver. To be honest, the driver makes the trip extremely value added. Our driver, Felix takes personal pride and knowing an enormous amount of history and details to be able to not only deliver a good tour guide informational delivery while you’re driving, but is able to answer most questions and yes, even when some of the other clients did some fact checking Felix was spot on on everything that he told us.
This tour is long, but I don’t know of another way that you can actually see so much and learn so much. We went to a coffee farm pastry shop several waterfalls Lookout point a black sand beach so sea turtles saw multiple other wildlife goats, hogs, chickens, ferrets, and the recommendations on things to do places to eat trails to hike. We very much so appreciated.
I would highly recommend this to her to anyone the greatest part about it if you’re writing and not driving, you actually get to see all the beauty that you’re passing up as you drive when you drive you missing an awful lot so let Felix do the driving
umbrella or rain coat. Bring a phone charger or cable to charge phone it won't stay charged
This was an absolute dream come true!
Just my husband, myself, awesome trainer Sarah & 2 dolphins Malu & Ipo.
What an education & experience. Something I have dreamed of my entire life & it was more than I ever imagined.
There are not enough words.
Worth every penny!
Entertaining & educational emcee.
Wonderful food.
Very good dancers.
Excellent trainers bring dolphins right up to you to pet, splash, and swim with. The view of the dolphins underwater is amazing. The power and athletic ability of these amazing creatures is beautiful.
