Reviewed by: ヨッキ
I heard that the only place in the world where you can definitely see them is on the Big Island, so I signed up for the tour. Four manta rays swam around us, coming very close. It was my first experience being near such large creatures. Also, being in the quiet ocean at night with the mantas and fish gave me a sense of unity as a living being on Earth, creating a mystical feeling. I highly recommend it. Next time I go to the Big Island, I think I will ask for this again.
世界中で、確実に会えるのは、ハワイ島だけだと聞いてツアーに申し込みました。
4匹のマンタが入れ替わり、すぐ近くを回遊してくれました。そんな大きな生き物の近くにいるのが初めての経験でした。
また、夜の静かな海中で、マンタや魚達といると、地球生物として一体感を感じられ、神秘的な感覚になります。
圧倒的におすすめです。
次回、ハワイ島に行くなら、再度お願いしようかと思います。
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| Packages: | 1便プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/29 |
Reviewed by: dee
We participated with two adults and two children aged 10 and 9. We set sail on two boats in pairs of adults and children. It was fulfilling to see the caves made of volcanic rock and to go snorkeling in the coral reefs. I would like to try it again.
大人2人と子供10才9才で参加しました。大人子供のペアーで2隻で出航。火山岩でできた洞窟をみたり、珊瑚礁でのシュノーケリングをしたりと充実していました。またトライしたいと思っています。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Lisa perez
Made so many memories with my family first visit here we will be back
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Dave and Laura
My Wife and I have visited Pearl Harbor in the past, but it was not as complete as this tour. Our Brother-in-Law had visited the other 49 states, and this completed his bucket list you might say. We all enjoyed it very much, and as usual it was very moving. Thank you very much Veltra.
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| Packages: | Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: のんたん
I made a reservation the night before, but they handled it smoothly. The Japanese staff supported us, so we felt at ease participating. Also, we were thrilled when wild manta rays came close to us! At the end of the tour, I was happy to receive videos of the boat and the manta rays from that day.
I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the Big Island! I hesitated to participate due to the weak yen, but I'm really glad I did. Thank you very much.
急遽前日の夜に予約しましたが、スムーズに対応していただけました。
日本人スタッフの方が、私たち日本人のサポートをしてくださったので安心して参加できました。
そして、野生のマンタが近くまで来てくれて大興奮でした!
ツアー最後に当日の船やマンタの動画もシェアしていただき嬉しかったです。
ハワイ島に行かれた方は是非お勧めしたいです!
円安の影響で参加を躊躇ってしまっていましたが、参加できて本当に良かったです。
ありがとうございました。
Aloha, Nontan! Thank you for participating in our tour. We also appreciate your five-star rating. We are delighted that you felt safe during the tour and had the experience of meeting the manta rays. Please come visit us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you. Mahalo!
のんたん様ALOHA!この度へ弊社のツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございました。並びに5つ星評価の方もありがとうございます。お客様が安心してツアーにご参加頂けましたこと、マンタとの出会いをご体験してして頂けましこと嬉しく思います。またハワイに来た際は是非遊びに来て下さい。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!
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| Packages: | 1便プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/19 |
Reviewed by: さささん
During this season, they appear in various places, so we were able to see them from all directions on the boat. Along the way, they submerged a microphone in the water, allowing us to hear the whales' calls.
Baby whales frequently jump, so if you can identify the area where they seem to be, you can stand by and catch a glimpse of them jumping. However, for safety reasons, they maintain a certain distance, so you can only see them from relatively far away. It would be good to have binoculars; I brought a 10x pair and was able to see quite well.
To board the boat, you take a small boat from the sandy beach and transfer to a larger boat a little offshore. Flip-flops or going barefoot is recommended. On the boat, you can get drinks (canned juice or Mai Tai) and snacks (chips). There is no shade on the boat, so make sure to take precautions against sunburn. The interior of the boat isn't very spacious, so it's best to keep your luggage to a minimum. Most people were nearly empty-handed except for their smartphones.
時期的にあちこちで出現しますので、船の全方向で見ることが出来ました。
途中、マイクを海中に沈め、クジラの鳴き声も聞かせてくれます。
子鯨が頻繁にジャンプしますので、大体あの辺にいそう、というのを見極めてスタンバイしてるとジャンプなど見れます
ただ、安全のため一定の距離は取っているので比較的遠くでしか見ることはできません
望遠鏡などあると良いと思います。私は10倍のものですが、持参してよく見ることが出来ました。
船の乗船は砂浜から小さなボートにのり、少し沖にある船に乗り換えます。
ビーサン、裸足がオススメです。
船ではドリンク(缶ジュースか、マイタイ)、スナック(チップス)がもらえます。
船上は日除無いので日焼け対策はしっかりしましょう。
船内もそんなに広く無いので荷物は最小限にした方がいいです。
みなさんスマホ以外ほぼ手ぶらでした。
私たちに参加していただきありがとうございます!オーシャンスポーツを選んでいただき光栄です。クジラウォッチクルーズをお楽しみください!
Mahalo for joining us! We're honored you chose Ocean Sports for your Whale Watch Cruise!
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| Packages: | 10:30発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/23 |
Reviewed by: さえさえ
First, we watched the sunset sinking into the sea from the boat before entering the water. That alone is worth seeing.
Then, when I actually jumped into the sea and held onto the float, I saw a manta ray swimming gracefully. With its mouth wide open... it was truly moving!
I was initially warned not to touch them, but there were moments when they passed so close that I was scared I might accidentally touch one. Although manta rays are not always visible, I was healed by watching them swim slowly with their bodies larger than mine.
まず、海に入る前に船上から海に沈む夕日を見学しました。それだけでも見る価値があります。
そして実際に海に飛び込み、フロートを握りしめていると‥マンタが悠々と泳いでいます。口を大きく開けて‥それは感動物です!!
触らないように、と最初に注意事項を説明されたのですが、本当に目の前ギリギリを通ることもあり触ってしまいそうで怖かったです。常にマンタが見える訳ではありませんが、自分より大きな身体をゆっくり動かし泳ぐマンタに癒されました。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We also appreciate your five-star rating. The size of the manta rays, which cannot be fully captured in photos or videos, is truly impressive. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the manta tour after the beautiful sunset and experienced the wonders of the tour twice. Please do come back to Hawaii again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you. Mahalo!
さえさえ様ALOHA!この度は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。並びに5つ星の評価もありがとうございます。写真や映像では伝わりきれないマンタの大きさは感動ですよね。素敵な夕陽の後のマンタツアー、2度ツアーの良さをお楽しみ頂けました事嬉しく思います。また是非ハワイにお越しになられる際は遊びに来て下さい。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!
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| Packages: | 1便プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Julie
Our captain was awesome so was our server Faith… captain Michael!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/09 |
Reviewed by: 英ちゃん
I participated in a night snorkeling tour with manta rays at Manta University, with transportation provided from Hilton and Kingsland. There was no Japanese interpreter, so I had to rely on observation to navigate the night sea. At first, the water was murky and I couldn't see anything, and it was cold, but I was thrilled when the manta rays appeared, illuminated by the lights. I managed to check in for the tour, snorkel in the night sea, and handle video streaming after disembarking, all through gestures, and I had a great experience even at over 60 years old.
ヒルトン、キンクスランドから送迎付きで、マンタ大学夜学部、野生野マンタナイトシュノーケリングツァーに参加。日本語通訳おらず、見よう見まねで夜の海へ。最初は水が濁って何も見えず、寒かったが、ライトに照らされたマンタの出現で感激。ツアーのチェックイン、夜の海でのシュノーケリング、下船後の動画配信等身振り手振りでなんとかこなし60過ぎていい体験をしました。
Aloha, Ei-chan! Thank you for participating in our tour. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the absence of a Japanese guide on that day. Nevertheless, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were moved by your encounter with the manta rays. If you have the opportunity to join us again, we would be happy to arrange for a Japanese guide, so please feel free to contact us. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you back. Mahalo!
英ちゃん様ALOHA!この度は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。この日は日本人ガイドが乗船しておらずご不便をおかけしまして申し訳ありませんでした。それにもさる事ながらツアーをお楽しみ頂けてマンタとの出会いに感動して頂けました事嬉しく思います。次回ご参加される機会がございまいたら日本人ガイドの手配をいたしますので弊社までご一報頂けますと幸いです。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!
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| Packages: | 1便プラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/08 |
Reviewed by: ももすけ
My mother wanted to participate, and I hoped we could see at least a manta ray... but we were able to enjoy it to the fullest. Thank you to all the staff who were attentive to my elderly mother. Special thanks to Captain Trevor, Diego, Scott, and Tamae!
母が希望し、参加しました。少しでもマンタが見られたらいいな‥と思っていましたが、存分に楽しむことができました。高齢の母に細やかな気配りをしてくださった、スタッフの皆さん。Trevor船長はじめ、Diegoさん、Scottさん、Tamae さん、本当にありがとうございました!
Dear Momosuke, ALOHA! Thank you for participating in our tour and for the five-star rating. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your encounter with the manta rays in the great nature of Hawaii Island. Please do come visit us again when you return to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back. MAHALO!
ももすけ様ALOHA!この度は弊社のツアーのご参加頂きましてありがとうございます。並びに5つ星の評価ありがとうございます。ハワイ島の大自然の中でのマンタとの出会いをお楽しみいただけて嬉しく思います。またハワイに来られた際は是非遊びにきてください。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!
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| Packages: | 1便プラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/29 |
Reviewed by: CMJ
Cousin Dave from Roberts Hawaii our tour guide was great, has an awesome sense of humour.
Visiting a Kona Coffee house, trying the different types of Kona coffee was educational. Also the macadamia fruit cake samples yummy .
The sacred refuge of Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park so peaceful. Standing on the black sand beachfront beautiful.
Next stop was St Benedict’s Painted Church dating back to 1899, still standing and used for mass. Stunning.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Pride of America Cruise Ship |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: CMJ
Our guide for the tour was Grover. What a wonderful, knowledgeable kind man.
Volcano National Park is beautiful and lush with an abundance of plant life. Stunning scenery of the volcano and caldera.
Learnt so much about volcanoes, how they have formed, how they behave with earth tremors/quakes, eruptions and the that island continues to grow because of them.
Grover spoiled us by taking us to a couple unplanned locations such as the Lava Tubes, Rainbow Falls and Steam Vents
Highly recommend this tour and especially if you’re lucky enough to have Grover as your tour guide.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Pride of America Cruise Ship |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
The trip into Waipio Valley was among the highlights of our trip to Big Island. Easy check in process with sweet and friendly receptionist.
Our driver and guide was informative, kind and truthfully, really fun to hang out with!
The cultural experience was terrific and the scenery was incredibly beautiful!
Thank you so much! I will recommend this adventure to anyone heading to the Big Island!
Mahalo nui loa!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/29 |
Reviewed by: M & J ( :-) )
Our guide, who was born & raised in the valley and still lives there, was amazing. We learned a lot about the day-to-day lives and history of the people in the valley. He was so friendly, welcoming & willing to answer any and all questions. He pointed out local birds & stopped to grab & show us a chameleon from a tree & paused again when a group of wild horses joined on the road. Also, the parking & check-in process were super easy plus the shop had bathrooms, several cute gift options and snacks/coffee available for purchase.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Jen
It was nice. The staff enjoyed educating on your surroundings The staff were very friendly and attentive. If you're looking for a fun time.... I wouldn't call it fun... nice and relaxing is what it was. We realized on this trip that this was geared more for kids and elderly.
Mahalo for your kind words. We are glad you had a relaxing evening!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
the waterfall swim after really sealed the deal, our family had a great time!
Hi Kara,
Thank you for your "Awesome" review!
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| Packages: | 9-Line Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
beautiful colorful hawaiian fish, and awesome sea cave day!
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| Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Kris & Mark
Great little trip into the ocean to view coral reef and fish! Beautiful clear blue water. Staff very knowledgeable. Loved it!
Aloha Kris and Mark,
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 and the information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of ways to spend the morning when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Friends
Great show, standing in a buffet line. A little tiring, food was great
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Volcam
My wife and I were treated to a magnificent drive down the unusually steep road into Waipio Valley in the early afternoon of Thursday, 4/18/24. Our tour guide Kaleo is a great young man who has lived in this unique place for most of his life; he grew up here. Kaleo was friendly, very knowledgeable, and very hospitable. He led us to several spectacular sites including waterfalls, lush foliage, and flowing streams. One could readily sense the tremendous power and majesty of this valley. We will treasure the opportunity we had to visit here. Our tour was for 1.75 hours. We HIGHLY recommend taking time to experience this great tour!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: JL
Fire performance was as the cool kids say these days....fire!
The buffet food was better than average. I go to Hawaii every year and we always do luau. This was the more memorable ones. Dessert buffet table was really good too.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Colleen
It was my husband's birthday and we wanted to do something special for him!
This celebration and event was perfect and one we will never forget. The staff, atmosphere, entertainment and food were all spectacular! We loved it and recommend everyone goes for an unforgettable, lovely evening!
Thank you so much!
Brian, Colleen and Joel Ruggiero
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| Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Jon A
This tour is wonderful. Waipio Valley is an incredible place, and the tour guide (who grew up in the Valley and lives there still) was phenomenal.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/29 |
Reviewed by: ハッシー
I saw manta rays swimming at the bottom about 3-4 times, but they didn't come as close as I had hoped. Since there was no shuttle service, I used Uber for the round trip, but I was worried if they would come to the dark port after the tour. The public restrooms are also unavailable at night, so I struggled to change. It's expected, but once the tour is over, the staff are indifferent. For those participating, make sure to prepare in advance!
底の方を泳ぐマンタを3-4回見ましたが、期待したほど近くには来ませんでした。送迎なしだったのでUberタクシーで往復しましたが、ツアー後の暗い港に来てもらえるか不安でした。公共トイレも夜は使えないので、着替えにも苦労しました。当たり前ですか、ツアー終わればスタッフは無関心。参加される方は事前準備を怠りなく!
Dear Hassy,
Thank you for participating in our tour. We apologize for not meeting your expectations regarding the tour content, and we are sorry for any discomfort caused by our consideration for customers after the tour. Our staff will strive to provide better service in the future. If you have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at any time. We also regret that you were unable to see the manta rays up close due to the nature of the tour. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your valuable feedback.
ハッシー様この度は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。ご期待にお応えできずしたツアー内容となってしまい、またツアー終了後におけるお客様へのご配慮のご指摘につきましても不快な思いをさせてしまい申し訳ありませんでした。今後より良いサービスをご提供させていただくよう、スタッフ一同努めてまいります。何かお困りの事があればいつでもお声がけ下さいませ。自然と共にあるツアーの為マンタを近くで見る事が出来ず私共も残念に思います。お忙しいところ体験談のご投稿、貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 1便プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/02 |
Reviewed by: David R
What a great excursion. Yes, we saw whales!! Very friendly, accommodating, and organized crew. Captain Mike a true professional with a sense of humor-thank you. Very convenient beach boarding in A-Bay (Waikoloa Resort), which for us was so nice not having to drive down the coast. Cheers
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Stay at King Kam so this evening was an easy evening on grounds. Show was really great, food was good too
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Kara
great evening swimming with these giant gorgeous creatures, we got lucky with the abundance who came around to play!
Aloha Kara! Thank you so much for joining our Manta snorkel tour! We are happy to hear that you had a great time swimming with the manta rays. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Angela B.
Our guide lived here and shared some stories and was extremely knowledgeable. We encountered wild horses. Before entering, pray and be respectful. Thank you for showing us this beautiful sacred land
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Gayla
Good food, good show. They kept things moving with no waiting. Still expensive though.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Oliver
The boat was comfortable, the captain was friendly and knowledgeable. We got a text in the morning saying that visibility was poor... and it was. We didn't see much. I don't feel like it was worth the price. Maybe a beverage, a snack or a little souvenir could have been included for the $50 we paid.
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 boat and your interactions with our Captain. We're sorry that the ocean didn't cooperate on the day of your cruise, and that's why we sent the text prior to your arrival.
We've always tried to give our guests updated information about anything that will affect the quality of their cruise in time for them to reschedule or cancel their cruise should they decide not to join us. We appreciate your suggestions about additional items that can be added to the cruise, and we've forwarded your ideas to our Exec Team for their review.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/27 |
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Dear Yokki, ALOHA! Thank you for participating in our tour. We also appreciate your five-star rating. We are delighted that you had the opportunity to encounter the manta rays, which divers around the world admire, and that you shared such wonderful photos. Please do come visit us again when you are in Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back. MAHALO!
ヨッキ様ALOHA!この度は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございます。並びに5つ星の評価もありがとうございます。世界中のダイバーも憧れを抱くマンタとの出会いをご体験して頂けまた素敵なお写真も投稿してくださり嬉しく思います。またハワイに来た際は是非遊びに来て下さい。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!