Reviewed by: Marissa Smith
This was our first trip to Hawaii and we wanted to experience a luau. The fire dancers, food, and overall experience was amazing! We would definitely recommend this show to anyone visiting the area.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/18 |
Reviewed by: たーくんママ
We were lucky enough to see dolphins by chance, but I felt that encountering them depends on luck since we didn't forcefully search for or chase them. The boat swayed, but it was a large vessel, so I felt safe. The restrooms were clean, and the staff members were kind (they can communicate in English).
私たちは偶然イルカを見ることができましたが、無理にイルカを探したり追いかけたりすることをしないので、イルカに遭遇できるかは運次第かな?と感じました。
船は揺れますが、大きな船なので安心でした。トイレもキレイで、スタッフの方々も親切でした。(英語対応ですが)
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/24 |
Reviewed by: ツインズパパ
On August 1st, I participated with six people, including two children. I think there is a need for improvement in guiding to the seats, but the buffet food was delicious, and the luau show was enjoyable with various performances like hula dancing and fire shows. I thought three hours from 5 PM to 8 PM would be long, but with the meal, the show, and the sunset along with the natural setting, I was able to enjoy it without getting bored.
8月1日に子供2人を含め6人で参加しました。
座席までの誘導に改善が必要かと思いますが、ブッフェの料理もおいしくルアウショーもフラダンスやファイヤーショーなどいろいろな構成があり楽しかったです。
5時から8時までの3時間で長いかと思いましたが、食事・ショーそしてサンセットと自然の演出もあり飽きずに楽しめました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/01 |
Reviewed by: さくらちゃん
There were hardly any Japanese customers, just groups and families of foreigners, but they kindly approached us with a unique idea. With a stunning sunset as the backdrop, the entertainment was truly engaging and we had a wonderful time.
日本人のお客さんがほとんどいなくて、外国人のグループ、ファミリーばかりでしたが、奇策に声をかけてくださり、素晴らしい夕景を背景に、見応え充分のエンターテイメントは、とても楽しい時間でした。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/09 |
Reviewed by: あつママ
We participated with my sister in her 40s and her children (a 2nd grader and a 1st year high school student). It was our first stay on the Big Island of Hawaii, and we were anxious about our English skills, but thanks to the person who picked us up and our guide, we felt truly safe and enjoyed ourselves. They guided us with careful encouragement while cherishing Hawaii's nature and dolphins, ensuring that guests could fully enjoy snorkeling. My 7-year-old son, who was experiencing the ocean for the first time, jumped in with a wonderful smile without any fear. Even for me, a first-time snorkeler, I was able to relax without a floatation device thanks to the guide's suggestion, "Mom, you'll be fine without a float, you can do it," and I entrusted my children to them, allowing us to fully enjoy the beautiful world of dolphins. I am truly grateful for being able to share such a happy experience with my children! I will not forget the smiles of the staff and the ocean of Hawaii, and I definitely want to visit the Big Island again.
40代の姉妹と、その子ども(小2と高1)で参加しました。ハワイ島初滞在で英語も不安な私たちでしたが、迎えにきてくださった方やガイドさんのおかげで、本当に安心して楽しめました。ハワイの自然やイルカを大切にしながら、ゲストがシュノーケリングを満喫できるよう細やかなお声かけで誘導して下さいました。海が初めての7歳の息子も、全く怖がらず素晴らしい笑顔で飛び込んでいました。シュノーケリングが初めてのわたしも、ガイドさんの「ママは浮きなしでも大丈夫、いけるよ」の暗示(?)のおかげで(笑)リラックスして浮き具なしで、子どももお任せして、とても美しいイルカさんの世界を堪能できました。こんなハッピーな体験を子どもと一緒に楽しめたこと、心からありがとうございました!スタッフの方々の笑顔とハワイの海を忘れず、ぜひまたハワイ島を訪れたいです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Gator141957
Absolutely a must do!!! For entire family. Captain John was marvelous!!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: みよじ
参加者の多くは米国本土からのカップルで、日本人は私どもだけでしたが、料理も音楽も最高で楽しめました。ハワイ島の歴史も分かりやすく語られていました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/31 |
Reviewed by: 佐藤 明美
About 10 minutes after departing from Kona, we encountered dolphins.
After about 20 minutes, we proceeded to the diving point.
We played with colorful fish, slides, and inflatable rings that delighted the kids.
I was satisfied to see my child, who was not fond of deep water, happily swimming without any signs of anxiety.
コナを出港して10分程でイルカに遭遇
20分程船を進めてダイビングポイントへ
色取り取りな魚と、滑り台や子供が喜ぶ浮き輪で遊びました。
深い海が苦手だった子供が楽しそうに不安な様子もなく泳いでる姿に満足しました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Reuben
We had a great time at the Luau, it could have used a better set up for the Adult Beverages there was only one line for that and had to wait which caused us to miss a few of the performances, but all in all was really fun for my Girlfriend and I..
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Patty
All around the trip was excellent even better then we even expected. Everyone was so nice it was so fun and exciting and we saw dolphins which was amazing.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: おさら
I was glad to have a seat in the front because it was a premium seat. The fire dance was breathtaking. The staff was kind and brought drinks quickly.
プレミアムシートだったので、前の方の席で良かったです。ファイアーダンスは、圧巻でした。
飲み物もすぐに持ってきてくれて親切でした。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/23 |
Reviewed by: たぬまま
I read past experiences and applied without much expectation, but I was very satisfied. I lined up for the Ali'i seats around 5:10 PM and was guided to the front row seat, one to the right of the center, so I had a great view of the stage. The Ali'i seats also had the food served first, and they brought drinks when requested, allowing me to enjoy my meal at a leisurely pace. I was satisfied as I could experience the Hawaiian atmosphere.
過去の体験談を読んで、あまり期待せずに申し込みしたのですが、十分満足しました。
アリイ席の列に17時10分頃に並び、センターより1つ右側の最前列の席に案内されたので、ステージが良く見えてよかったです。
アリイ席はお料理も先に案内されるし、ドリンクもたのめば持ってきてくれるのでゆっくり食事を楽しめました。
ハワイらしい雰囲気が味わえたので満足です。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/25 |
Reviewed by: SEN
I participated on the first day of my arrival on the Big Island. I was really looking forward to it since I couldn't join last time due to scheduling conflicts, and it was great to experience the tropical atmosphere right from the start. I was a bit disappointed that if I had arrived a little earlier, I could have enjoyed the free TATOO experience, but I still had a wonderful time with the show and the meal.
ハワイ島到着初日に参加させていただきました。
前回は日程的に参加できなかったので、とても楽しみにしていましたが、
初日から南国気分を味わえて良かったです。
もう少し時間を早く行ければ、TATOO体験も無料で出来たそうなので、
その点が残念でしたが、ショーと食事は楽しめました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | スタンダードシート |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Angela
This excursion was very nice. If you get seasick I recommend the wristbands. I bought mine at a store prior, but they sell them at the check in booth. Their whole staff were so nice. By far the nicest crew. They were very attentive. Always making sure u didn't need anything. The music was excellent and our speaker Micheala was the sweetest and very informative about the island. She even did a hula dance for us right before we left. The food and the sunset were great. I recommend this one for sure :)))
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Tony
Had a great time the food was good as was the entertainment an extra plus for us was it was a short walk from our condo that we stayed at.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Sally Bailey
Overall our experience was excellent. The food was delicious. The show was good. We really enjoyed the games before the show too. It was fun to learn the hula with my girls. I loved learning about the Hawaiian culture.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Shu
The hula dance and fire action were beautiful, powerful, and very entertaining. The food and drinks were quite ordinary, but I think the service was pretty good. If you have the time, I recommend arriving a little before the meeting time. Seats are assigned in the order of arrival, so this time we were in the front row. Because of that, we were able to enjoy a spectacular show.
フラダンスとファイアーアクションは、きれいで迫力があり、とても面白いです。
食事とお酒はごく普通の内容ですが、サービスはかなり良いと思います。
余裕があれば集合時間の少し前に行った方が良いと思います。席は並んでいる順番で前から案内されるため、今回は一番前の席でした。
そのかいあって、迫力満点のショーを楽しめました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Koch
The experience was okay. The drink was okay. The narration was okay. The food was okay. Okay.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/20 |
Reviewed by: みーちゃん
If you are staying at the Royal Kona Resort, you can also watch the show from the hotel balcony, poolside, or restaurant.
Kimura
ロイヤルコナリゾートに宿泊している方でしたら、ホテルのベランダ、プールサイド、レストランからも、ショーは見られますよ。
木村
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Miya
My wife and I participated together. Due to traveling from Japan the day before, I was sleep-deprived, possibly because of jet lag, and ended up feeling seasick despite the boat not rocking much. I ate the breakfast bread served on board and saw dolphins from the boat, but other than that, I mostly slept.
However, my wife, who loves marine sports, was able to see several dolphins swimming very close by. When we anchored near a cape about an hour away from the pier in Kona, she was very satisfied as she used a snorkel to dive. It seems that for those who already enjoy marine sports, this tour offers a high level of satisfaction.
The staff, who at first glance appeared intimidating, were actually quite kind. While I was waiting for the restroom to become available on the boat, one of the staff quickly noticed and guided me to another restroom. Most participants were American families (Caucasian), but according to my wife, there was an elderly woman of Indian or Southeast Asian descent who seemed to struggle with swimming, yet the staff provided significant support for her diving experience. They are well-prepared to accommodate beginners. However, everything is in English, and they speak quite fast.
Since we were in open waters, there were concerns about sharks, but we were instructed to never stray far from the boat, ensuring safety.
So, originally, I would give this a five-star rating, but due to my seasickness, I have to deduct one star. Since it’s a morning tour, make sure to go to bed early the night before and get plenty of sleep.
妻と二人で参加しました。前日日本からの移動のため、時差ボケのためか寝不足のままツアー参加となり、大した揺れでもないのに私は船酔い。船内で出された朝食のパンを食べ、船内からイルカの姿を見た以外は、ほとんど寝ているという有様。
しかし、もともとマリンスポーツ大好きな妻は、すぐ近くで泳ぐイルカを何頭も見ることができ、コナのピアから1時間ほど船で移動した岬の近くに停泊したときには、シュノーケルを使って潜るなど、大満足。もともとマリンスポーツが好きな人には、かなり満足度が高いツアーのようです。
スタッフも一見コワモテに見えるお兄さんばかりでしたが、実際のところはかなり親切。私が船内のトイレが空くのを待っていたら、目ざとく見つけて別のトイレを案内してくれました。参加者のほとんどはアメリカ人(白人)の家族連れでしたが、妻によるとインドか東南アジア系の老婦人がいて、泳ぎが全くダメそうだったけどスタッフがかなりサポートして潜る体験もできたそう。初心者向けの対応もしっかりしています。ただし、全部英語です。しかもしゃべりが速い。
外洋なのでサメが怖いけど、船の周りからは絶対離れないようにとの指導もあり、安全性も確保されていたようです。
というわけで、本来星5つのことろ、私の船酔いのせいでマイナス1。朝出発のツアーなので、前日は早めに寝てしっかり睡眠をとりましょう。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/07 |
Reviewed by: ジャンバラル
The weather was nice on the day, and I was able to have about four encounters, getting to see dolphins up close, which was very satisfying. It had been a while since I went into the ocean, but it was a valuable experience.
当日は天気もよく、4回ほどアタックしてもらえて、
全部でイルカを間近で見ることができ、大変満足できました。
久しぶりに海に入りましたが、貴重な体験ができました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Rich and Marion
The cruise was both pleasant and entertaining. It was a great way to cap off our last day in Hawaii.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Koch
Not my favorite, but would recommend it. I would go the one at the Royal Kona Resort.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/17 |
Reviewed by: りえもん
As soon as we gathered, they kindly and concisely taught us how to use the snorkel and tips for spotting dolphins. We headed to the dolphin encounter spot in about 30 minutes on a high-speed jet.
From the start, we encountered many pods of dolphins. The captain made several moves with the boat, about 4 to 5 times, to get us as close as possible to the dolphins, and at each spot, we met many dolphins. The guide also entered the water with us and helped lead us close to the dolphins. The water was clear and beautiful. At the final spot, a large dolphin swam right beneath us, which was truly moving. Overall, I think we encountered over 50 dolphins, and we could even hear their sounds underwater.
The view of the sea from the boat was also very beautiful. Although I felt a bit anxious about snorkeling for the first time and swimming after a long time, after encountering so many dolphins, I wanted to swim even more. Both the captain and the guide were kind. I definitely want to participate again.
集合して直ぐに、シュノーケルの使い方や、イルカを見つけたときのポイントなどを、簡潔かつ丁寧に教えてくださいました。イルカと出会えるスポットまで約30分、高速ジェットで向かいました。
最初から、たくさんのイルカの群れと遭遇しました。キャプテンはたくさんのイルカとなるべく近くに行けるようにと、その後4〜5回は船で移動を繰り返してくれて、どのスポットもたくさんのイルカと出会いました。ガイドさんも一緒に海に入り、イルカの近くに誘導して下さいました。海の中も透明できれいでした。最後スポットでは、自分たちのちょうど真下を大きなイルカが通り過ぎてくれて感動しました。総じて50頭以上と出会えたと思います。海の中で鳴き声も聞こえました。
船から見える海もとても美しかったです。初めてのシュノーケリング、久しぶりに泳ぐことで若干不安がありましたが、たくさんのイルカと遭遇してからはもっと泳ぎたいと思いました。
キャプテンもガイドさんも親切でした。是非また参加したいです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Tom & Faith
My wife was hesitant to attend but did so as it was something I wanted to do. Afterwards she stated how much fun she had. The food was great and she loved the show.
Great job.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Rina
I was able to fulfill my dream of "swimming with dolphins"! Both the guide and the captain were truly wonderful people, and they know the waters of Kona inside and out, making for a completely satisfying tour without any complaints.
Moreover, we stopped the boat for just a few minutes before spotting dolphins. While it seems that such luck doesn't happen every time, thanks to Captain K's sound judgment, we were able to encounter the dolphins quickly. He was able to instantly gauge the direction the pod was moving and efficiently took us to the dolphin spot without wasting any time.
This time, the dolphins seemed to be in a great mood, and we saw around 50 of them! They were close enough to reach out and touch (though touching the dolphins is prohibited). It was truly an unforgettable experience.
Guide R, despite being young, was very knowledgeable about Hawaii's history and shared many interesting things with us after the tour. I absolutely recommend this dolphin tour!
「イルカと一緒に泳ぐ」という夢を叶えられました!!
ガイドさん船長さん共に本当にお人柄がよく、コナの海を知り尽くしているので
何の不満もなく大満足のツアーでした☆
しかもイルカ発見まで船を停めてほんの数分、、毎回こんな都合が言い訳ではないようですが
K船長の正しい判断のおかげでイルカたちにすぐ出会えました。
しかもちゃんとイルカの群れが動く方向を瞬時に見極め、無駄なく私たちをイルカスポットに連れて行ってくれます。
今回はイルカの機嫌もとても良かったようで、ざっと50頭は見れました!
そして手を伸ばせば触れられる距離(イルカに触れるのは禁止)。。もう言うことなしの感動です。
ガイドのRさんもお若いのにハワイの歴史を詳しくご存知で、ツアー後もたくさん色んなことを教えてくれました。
ここのイルカツアーは絶対におすすめです!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Tim and Pam
My wife and I went on the Captain Cook dinner cruise last week, and it was much better than either of us expected. The musical entertainment was first class, and we were able to watch spinner dolphins and short-finned pilot whales. It was hard to hear the narration of the historical sites, but that was probably our fault for sitting on the other side of the boat. We would definitely do this again if we ever visit Kona in the future.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Ron Harrigan
This is by far the best dinner cruise on the Island ,music,dancing,and a fun time ,The food was outstanding ,the crew could not do enough for you ,this would be a first for me 10 out 10 ,and bonus seen dolpins again ,top sunset .
,
And CPt Cook site
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Ron Harrigan
This is a top day out .with a lovely Hawaii style breekie and lunch .,the best boat lots of room ,very professional done ,in a relaxed and fun filled day ,lots of Dolphins ,highly recommend
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Chang Kim
It was the most wonderful experience with my family. We went the morning program and the weather was great (not too sunny but not too cloudy). The staff crews and captain are wonderful to serve every single passenger. Ola, one of staff remembers our names and keep checking us often. Dolphins were waiting for our Body Grove boat and played with our boat both ways from/to the spot. The snorkeling was beautiful ever and the meals were also wonderful. My wife had a motion sickness and hard time to survive but all other four family members had life-long unforgettable memory. If you have motion sickness, better to prepare some medicine to prevent it. My kids enjoyed the high jumps. There are some waves. Thanks to Captain and all crews.
Mahalo for joining us! We're very pleased that you had a great time and appreciate your kind words! We hope you can join us again in the future!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/19 |
Tips and suggestions
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Glad you guys had a good time!