ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

Rafting is the best! ラフティング最高！

Reviewed by: kaorin

I was moved by the experience of rafting and being able to see dolphins up close! It's a rare opportunity in Japan to see them that closely, so I think it was a very valuable experience.

Also, diving into the sea to see fish and coral was, of course, impressive, but the sandwiches, snacks, and fruits we ate on the boat tasted exceptionally good! The boat sped through the sea and made turns! It was thrilling, and I had a lot of fun throughout the experience.

The guide was very kind and made it easy for us Japanese participants to understand by adding gestures.

At first, I was scared because of the speed, but the guide was so entertaining that it turned out to be a great experience. On the way to snorkeling, I was moved by how many dolphins we encountered. I even got to see them jump up close. Snorkeling was great too, as I saw many coral reefs and schools of fish.

Lunch was fulfilling, and the guide cut fresh pineapple and oranges right in front of us. On the way back, we went near an area where we could see various layers of earth and received explanations. I am very satisfied with the experience, which is something I can't do much in Japan.

ラフティングを体験して、
イルカにあんなに近くで見れたことに感動しました！日本ではなかなかあんなに近くで見れないのですごく貴重な体験だと思います。
あと、海にもぐって魚や、サンゴを見れたことはもちろん感動しましたが、船の上で食べるサンドイッチやお菓子、フルーツは格別に美味しく感じました！
船がすごいスピードで海をかけぬけたり
船が回ったり！すごくスリリングで終始楽しく過ごせました。
ガイドさんもすごく親切な方で日本人の私達にも丁寧にジェスチャーも加えて分かり易いように教えてくれました！
みなほ
体験してみて、初めはスピードが早くて怖かったけどガイドさんがおもしろくてとてもいい経験になりました。シュノーケリングに行く途中には、イルカにたくさん会えたので感動しました。間近でジャンプをしたところも見えました。シュノーケリングもサンゴ礁や魚の群れがたくさん見れてよかったです。お昼ご飯も充実していて、ガイドさんが目の前でパイナップルやオレンジを切ってくれました。帰りには色々な地層の見える土地の近くに行き、説明してもらいました。日本ではあまりできない経験が出来てとても満足しています
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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

Awesome! 最高！

Reviewed by: Yukie

We participated as a family of three, including our 10-year-old child. Last year's manta night snorkeling was so great that we decided to join Aloha Kona Tours again this year.

I have participated in a wild dolphin tour on Oahu before, but I could only see the dolphins far away and had given up on the idea of seeing them up close. However, believing in Daisuke's words from last year, this year I was finally able to meet many dolphins right beside us!

They also supported our tired child, allowing us to enjoy the dolphins with peace of mind. I would love to repeat this experience. Daisuke's photo collection is also wonderful and healing. Please definitely hold an exhibition in Kansai as well.

10歳の子供を含め家族３人で参加しました。昨年のマンタナイトシュノーケルがとても良かったので、今年もAloha Kona Toursさんに参加しようと決めていました。
野生のイルカをみるツアーはオアフ島で参加したことがありますが、はるか彼方にイルカの姿が見える程度でこんなものかと諦めていたのですが、昨年のダイスケさんの言葉を信じ、今年は念願かなってすぐそばでたくさんのイルカに会うことができました！
泳ぎ疲れた子供のサポートもして頂いたので、安心してイルカを楽しむことができました。
またリピートしたいと思います。
ダイスケさんの写真集もとても素敵で癒されます。関西でもぜひ個展を開いてください。

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Awesome cruise !

Reviewed by: Laure & Sam Morrison

My husband and I had a lot of fun ! The team was really friendly and we had the perfect weather ! We will take the cruise again when we come back to the Big Island !

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

Enjoying the nature of Hawaii Island! ハワイ島の自然を満喫！

Reviewed by: びびやん

We participated with a friend because the monitor fee was applicable! Since we didn't rent a car during our stay, we took a taxi from Kailua-Kona and arrived at the meeting point, the harbor, for about $20.

There were about 20 participants, so we split into two boats for departure. There were no other Japanese participants, only Westerners. Everything was explained in English, but since there wasn't anything particularly special to do, I think it's fine if you don't speak much English. (They asked if we could speak English at the reception, so if you mention it there, you might receive written explanations. However, the tour is primarily in English.)

The tour itself lasted from around 10 AM to 1 PM, and we went around the Big Island on a high-speed boat. Along the way, we stopped at various points of interest, and the captain provided explanations. We were also told we could jump in when we spotted dolphins. When we found them, it was after the other dolphin tour groups had left, so we were able to see the dolphins up close and at a leisurely pace! We also spotted turtles and fish, and thoroughly enjoyed both rafting and snorkeling. By the way, lunch was just a sandwich, but after swimming, the sandwich and cola were incredibly delicious!

On the way back, our hotel happened to be right in front of the dock, so we were able to get dropped off there, saving on taxi fare. The staff were all very friendly, and overall, it was a satisfying tour.

モニター料金が適用されるということで、友人と二人で参加しました！滞在中レンタカーを借りていなかったため、カイルアコナからタクシーに乗りましたが20ドルくらいで集合場所のハーバーに到着。
参加者が20名くらいだったため、２隻に分かれて出発でした。他に日本人の参加者はおらず、欧米人のみ。説明等全て英語でしたが、何か特別なことをするわけではないので基本的にはそんなに英語が話せなくても問題ないかと思います。（英語が話せるか受付時に聞かれたのでそこで言えば説明書き等もらえるのかも知れません。が、基本的にはツアーは全編英語です。）
ツアー自体は10時～13時くらいまでで、ハワイ島の周りを高速ボートで回る感じです。途中いろんな見どころに寄って船長さんが解説をしてくれます。またイルカを見つけると飛び込んでいいとのこと、他のドルフィンツアーの人たちがいるところで一緒に潜るのに加え、帰り道に見つけた際にはツアーの人たちはもういない時間だったのでかなり近くでゆっくりイルカを見ることが出来ました！他にもカメを見かけたり、魚をみたり、ラフティングとシュノーケル、どちらも満喫できました。ちなみにランチはただのサンドイッチですが、泳ぎ疲れたあとのサンドイッチとコーラは最高においしかったです！
帰りはたまたま滞在しているホテルが船着き場の目の前だったので、そこで下ろしてもらうことができ、タクシー代も節約できました。
スタッフもみなさん親切で、全体的に満足のいくツアーでした。

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Perfect

Reviewed by: Amanda

Absolutely perfect day! Saw dolphins, snorkeled, good food, great staff.

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Day Trip from Kona to Oahu - Complete Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch & Airfare Included

Oahu, Pearl Harbor and so much more!

Reviewed by: S. Siwirski

My husband and I recently took this tour. I was honestly not expecting it to be interesting to me--I went because my husband wanted to see it. The tour of Pearl Harbor, the Arizona and Missouri was awesome. Very emotional--it was impossible not to feel the enormity of the lives lost-it is hard to describe the feelings I felt--sorrow, awe, humbled by the great service to all of us in the US. They vow never to forget and to always treat the memories with dignity and honor, and that's just what they do. I highly recommend the tour.
The rest of the tour, which involved the flight to Oahu and a bus tour of downtown Honolulu was great. We had a great bus driver who was both funny and very knowledgeable--so thoroughly enjoyed his narration of the tour as he drove us around.
One time after we got off the bus for a stop, we got confused and lost our way back--and were very relieved he waited for us before continuing on.
All around great experience!

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Kona Morning Makalawena Snorkeling Cruise to Puu Alii Bay - Ocean Encounters

Awesome! Magnifique !

Reviewed by: Paméla

English :
It was awesome to swim this close from the spinner dolphins! The friend I come with was like a kid, she loved it and she add a check on her bucket list. We swam many times along the dolphins, there were about thirty and more. We had delicious snacks on our way back to the harbor. A thing to do in a lifetime :)
Thanks again to the crew!

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C'était vraiment super de nager si près des dauphins spinner ! Mon amie qui était avec était comme une enfant tellement elle a adoré. Elle a pu rayer un élément de sa bucket list. Nous avons nagé plusieurs fois aux côtés des dauphins, il y en avait beaucoup, environ une trentaine (au moins) ! Lors du retour à la marina, nous avons eu de délicieuses bouchées à déguster. Merci à l'équipage pour ce super moment !

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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Absolutely amazing

Reviewed by: Tanisha

I had an amazing time snorkeling for the very first time. Captain Dave was great, he made me feel very comfortable. I am definitely coming back the next time I visit The Big Island!

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ドルフィン・クエスト　イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実！キッズ向けプログラム＜ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内＞

Dolphins are cute. イルカ可愛い

Reviewed by: サマー

My second-grade daughter participated and was very happy, but there was an explanation in English until we could interact with the dolphins. It felt more like a discussion than an explanation. Also, the pool where we could interact with the dolphins seemed a bit deep, which was a bit tough for my short daughter.

小学2年の娘が参加しました喜んでおりましたがイルカと触れ合えるまで英語での説明がありました。説明というよりもディスカッションみたいでした。あとイルカと触れ合えるプールが少し深さがあるようで、背の低い娘にはちょっとしんどそうでした。

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グラスボトムボートクルーズ ＜カイルアコナ発・英語ガイド＞

It was subtle... 微妙でした…

Reviewed by: ゴマちゃん

The tour operator only communicated in English, which made it difficult for me during the confirmation call. On the day of the tour, we departed from the pier in Kona, which was convenient since it was close to where I was staying. The glass-bottom boat was quite stable and comfortable, but there wasn't much variation in the fish or underwater scenery, so I honestly got a bit bored along the way. The staff were friendly and engaged in conversation, which was nice.

催行先が英語のみの対応なので、確認電話で苦労しました。当日はコナの桟橋からの出発でしたので、滞在先からすぐの場所でラクでした。グラスボートはあまり揺れがなく快適でしたが、あまり魚や海中の景色に変化が乏しかったので、正直途中で飽きてしまいました。スタッフの人はフレンドリーにいろいろ話しかけてくれて良かったです。

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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

It was fun! 楽しかったです！

Reviewed by: YASU

I participated in a tour with Mr. Nawata on July 23. For three years, I have wanted to join a dolphin tour every time I go to Hawaii, and I finally got the chance to participate.

At first, there were many other tour boats out at sea, and I thought the dolphins might avoid our boat, making it hard to see them. However, we entered the water for practice. After that, Mr. Nawata and the captain diligently searched for the best spots where the dolphins were, repeatedly going in and out of the water and moving the boat. In the second half, we were able to swim right next to a pod of dolphins! It was so moving!

I was impressed not only by the dolphins but also by Mr. Nawata and the captain's efforts to ensure that every participant got to see the dolphins up close. I realized I was more exhausted than I expected, which made me feel my age and the decline in my stamina. However, the potato chips we had after returning to the harbor were incredibly delicious (laughs).

It was a tour that left me deeply moved by the dolphins, the staff, and the Hawaiian sea. I would love to participate again next year if I can.

7/23に繩田さん同行のツアーに参加しました。
ハワイに行く度にイルカツアーに参加したいと思って早3年、やっと参加することができました。
前半は他のツアーの船が多く海に出ておりこれではイルカがツアーの船を避けてしまいなかなか見れないかもと思いましたが、とりあえず練習の為1回目の海に入りました。その後繩田さんとキャプテンが一生懸命イルカがいるベストポイントを探し回って下さり、何回か海へ入ってはあがって船で移動を繰り返し後半はイルカの群れが泳いでるそばで一緒に泳げました！感動です！
イルカはもちろんですが、参加者一人一人に気を使いなんとか参加者全員にイルカを間近で見せてあげたいという繩田さんとキャプテンの気持ちにも感動しました。
思ったより体力を消耗しあらためて体力の衰えと歳を感じてしまいましたが、その分港に戻った後頂いたポテチが最高においしかった（笑）
イルカとスタッフとハワイの海に感動した大満足のツアーでした。また来年できたら参加したいと思います。

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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons

Awesome Surf Lessons!

Reviewed by: The Labbe Family

My son had a fabulous morning surfing in Kona! We wished we had taken him earlier in the week, so that he could have gone a few times! His instructor was great and he loved it!

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

I was thrilled to see as many as 100 dolphins up close! 100頭ものイルカを間近に見られ、大興奮！！

Reviewed by: jaja

I participated with my husband and our first-grade daughter, making it a family of three. We stayed at the Marriott Hotel in Waikoloa and arrived in just under 40 minutes. We were told to look for the blue roof of the Honokohau Marina, and as soon as we entered the marina, we found several shops with blue roofs lined up on the right side. The tour shop was easily identifiable with the sign that read "CAPTAIN ZODIAC" (it was the shop at the far right).

When we joined, there were six of us in total: our family of three and three American girls. With Captain Colin and his assistant Paul, we set off with a total of eight people! First, we sped across the surface of the sea. The waves were relatively calm, so I didn’t experience the seasickness I was worried about; instead, it felt refreshing with the wind in my face!

After about five minutes of racing across the water, the boat suddenly slowed down. Captain Colin was looking around, and just as I was wondering what was happening, he shouted, "Dolphins!" When I looked in the direction he was pointing, I saw several dorsal fins surfacing and diving. There were dolphins jumping like in an aquarium, and even a baby dolphin! My daughter was so excited, shouting, "Dolphin! Dolphin!"

At that point, the captain stopped the boat and began preparing the snorkeling gear. My daughter was quite nervous since it was her first time snorkeling and going out to deep water on a boat. Honestly, I thought, "Snorkeling in such deep water?! No way!" But it seemed her curiosity about the wild dolphins won out. She put on her new snorkeling set (which we brought, although they provide rentals) and borrowed a long foam noodle from the captain to use as a float.

Then, with her dad holding her hand, she peered into the water and saw a school of dolphins swimming right below us. Overjoyed, she squealed, "Yay! Dolphins!" and pointed excitedly. I was also amazed; I never expected to see so many dolphins up close.

We then changed locations and enjoyed a total of three dolphin swims.

After that, we had about 30 minutes of free snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. My daughter was scared of the urchins and almost returned to the boat, but when Captain Colin threw some cookies into the water, the fish came close, and she was thrilled. Thanks to that, she was able to continue snorkeling.

I was worried that my daughter might end up scared and not able to do anything during the tour, but thanks to Captain Colin's thoughtfulness and the dolphins and fish, both my daughter and husband had a great time!

I definitely want to participate again the next time we come to the Big Island.

P.S.
1. For those who will be participating, it might be a good idea to hand the captain your camera and ask him to take pictures while snorkeling.
2. I recommend reapplying sunscreen during the trip. Even though I thought I had applied a lot, I ended up getting really sunburned (crying).

夫と小1の娘と一緒に３人で参加しました。
ワイコロアのマリオットホテルに滞在しており、40分弱で到着しました。
ホノコハウマリーナの青い屋根が目印とのことでしたが、マリーナの入り口入ってすぐの右手側に、青い屋根の何軒かのお店が長屋のように連なっていました。このツアーのお店は、看板に「CAPTAIN　ZODIAC」と書いてあるのですぐにわかりました。（向かって一番右端のお店でした）

私たちが参加した時は、私たち家族３人とAmericanGirls３人の計６人。そこに、キャプテンコリンと、助手の？ポールを合わせて８名で出発！
まずは、ビュンビュン飛ぶように海面を走ります。比較的波がなく海面が穏やかだったので、懸念していた船酔いにはならず、逆に風を受けて爽快でした！

５分ほど？海面を走り急にボートがゆっくりに。。キャプテンコリンが何やら周りを見回しています。？？と思っていると、「ドルフィン！」と叫ぶので指さす方を見ると、何頭もの背びれが浮かんだり沈んだり。そのうち、水族館のようにクルリとジャンプをするイルカがいたり、ベビーイルカがいたり、娘も「イルカさん！イルカさん！」と大興奮。

そこで、キャプテンがボートを停め、シュノーケルギアを準備し始めました。娘は、シュノーケルも初めて、ボートで深い海に行くのも初めてということでかなり緊張をしており、正直「こんなに深い場所でシュノーケル?!無理だよーー」と思いましたが、娘は野生のイルカのジャンプを見て好奇心が勝った模様。新しいMyシュノーケルセット（貸してもらえますが、私たちは持参しました）を装着し、キャプテンに浮き輪代わりにヌードルというウレタン製の細長い棒を借りて、プカプカ。
その後、パパに手を引いて貰い海を覗き込むと、真下にイルカたちの群れが泳いでいます。歓喜のあまり海の中で「キャーキャ－イルカーーー！！」と指をさして喜ぶ娘。
私も、こんなに沢山のイルカ達がこんなに間近に見られるとは思ってもいなかったので、大感激でした。
その後場所を変え、計３回ドルフィンスイムを楽しみました。

その後はケアラケクア湾で３０分ほど自由にシュノーケル。娘はガンガゼを怖がり、ボートに帰りかけましたが、キャプテンコリンがクッキーを持ってきて海に投げると、近くまで魚が寄ってきてくれて大喜び。おかげでシュノーケルを続行することができました。

娘が怖がって何もできずに終わったらどうしよう？？と思いながらツアーを申し込みましたが、キャプテンコリンの気遣いとイルカや魚たちのおかげで娘・パパともども楽しむことができました！

次回ハワイ島に来た時にも是非参加したいです。

追記：
①これから参加される方は、シュノーケル時にキャプテンにカメラを渡し、撮影をお願いすると良いかもしれません。
②日焼け止めを途中で塗りなおすことをオススメします。かなり塗りたくって参加したはずなのに、真っっ黒に焼けてしまいました（泣）

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My first-grade daughter was thrilled! We swam with about 100 dolphins. 小1の娘も大喜び！100頭くらいのイルカと泳ぎました。

Reviewed by: Kazy

We zoomed along in Captain Colin's rubber boat and first headed to the dolphin swimming spot. The ride was thrilling, with sharp turns that felt like a roller coaster, and we had a blast screaming with excitement.

Once we arrived, after a brief explanation, we jumped into the sea! There were over 100 dolphins swimming around. My first-grade daughter, who initially said, "I'm scared!" was soon cheering as she snorkeled among the dolphins.

This was my daughter's first snorkeling experience during our trip to Hawaii. She had only practiced snorkeling on the beach the day before, so I was worried. However, the dynamic sight of dolphins swimming right beneath her made her forget her fear, and she exclaimed, "I want to swim again!" In the end, she enjoyed dolphin swimming three times.

While it wasn't like the experiences at some hotels where you "swim with dolphins while touching them," the experience of swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat was incredibly exciting.

After that, we thrillingly moved to Kealakekua Bay, where we enjoyed a leisurely snorkeling session while observing tropical fish. We saw butterflyfish, angelfish, and parrotfish, and both my wife and daughter had a great time snorkeling.

My daughter seemed a bit scared of the sea urchins, but Captain Colin noticed her unease and joined her for snorkeling. He kindly pointed out fish to her and taught her the names of the fish in Hawaii, which helped her feel more at ease. As her fear faded, she was able to enjoy herself freely.

Unfortunately, we didn't spot any whales, but we did see little fish jumping around, likely because the whales were nearby. They said the whales were somewhere beneath the surface within a two-knot range.

On the way back, he shared stories about Pele along the coastline.

He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, even for someone with my middle school-level English, and he was very kind to the children, which made me feel really reassured.

I truly felt that we had participated in a wonderful tour.

キャプテンコーリンの操縦するゴムボートでビュンビュン飛ばして、
まずはドルフィンスイミングの場所まで行きました。
途中は右へ左へとGをかけるような操船に、ジェットコースター気分できゃーきゃーと
楽しく乗りました。

現地に着いたら、簡単な説明の後に海へドボン！
そこには100頭を超えるイルカの群れがいました。
はじめは「怖い！」と言っていた小1の娘もイルカの群れに
シュノーケルを加えながら、歓声を上げます。

今回のハワイ旅行で初めてのシュノーケルをしている娘。
前日にビーチでシュノーケルの練習をしていただけなので、
心配していましたが、イルカが真下を通るようなダイナミックさに
恐さも忘れて、「もう一回泳ぐ！」と言って、
結果3回もドルフィンスイミングを楽しみました。

どこぞのホテルであるような「イルカを触りながら一緒に泳ぐ」というような
ものではありませんが、自然の姿のイルカと泳ぐ体験はとても刺激的だった模様。

その後、ケアラケクア湾までまたスリル満点で移動し、今度は熱帯魚を見ながらの
のんびりシュノーケリング。チョウチョウウオやエンゼルフィッシュ、アオブダイ
その他の南国系のお魚を見ながらののんびりシュノーケルを妻子共に楽しみました。

娘はウニが怖かったらしく、ちょっとおびえるような感じでした。
そうした様子を察したキャプテンコーリンが一緒にシュノーケルに来てくれて、
魚を見つけては娘に教えてくれたり、ハワイでのお魚の呼び方を教えてくれたり
と優しく接してくれました。すると、すっかり恐怖心の薄れた娘は自由自在に
楽しむことができました。

残念ながらクジラを目撃することはできませんでしたが、クジラが近くにいるせいで
ぴょんぴょん飛んでいる小魚を目撃。２ノットの範囲の海面下のどこかにいるらしい、
とのことでした。

帰りには、海岸沿いのラバ・チューブでのペレのお話などを説明してくれました。

中学生レベルの私の英語でも十分分るように説明してくれるし、子どもには優しく
接してくれるので本当に安心です。

良いツアーに参加できたなー、と心から思いました。

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

I do not recommend this for those who are not fond of thrill rides. 絶叫マシーンが苦手な方はおススメしません。。

Reviewed by: ハネムーンでハワイへ

When we participated, there were about 10 participants in total. We all boarded one rubber boat and set off. My husband and I were the only Japanese people there, so all the communication and small talk were in English.

When I heard "rafting," I had imagined something like river rafting using a raft, but it seems I was mistaken. In reality, we sat on the edge of the boat (without wearing life jackets) and raced across the ocean at high speed. As someone who is not good with thrill rides, I was screaming my head off... Seeing me, the other foreigners burst into laughter.

It looked refreshing and enjoyable to race through the blue sea. Everyone except me... Following the advice to "just look at the sky and the distant scenery," I did gaze around, and while it was indeed beautiful, my fear overwhelmed all other emotions, and I reached my limit within 30 minutes.

When I told the captain, "I can't do this anymore," he asked, "There are still about 4 hours left!? Can you hang in there?" I couldn't bear the thought of enduring this fear for another 4 hours, so I asked to be dropped off nearby and retired... My time on the boat was just 40 minutes. I wanted to try snorkeling too, but I thought it would be rude to push myself and make my fellow passengers uncomfortable, so I gave up. My husband, who was enjoying himself, also got off with me, so I felt really sorry for him. The captain was very kind and arranged a taxi for us to the shore. All the fellow passengers were warm and kind, even though we stopped off early.

Although I retired, I got to see many wild dolphins up close, and the view of the Big Island while racing across the ocean was truly wonderful. It also became a story for our honeymoon.

If you're looking for thrills and want to enjoy the ocean around the Big Island, I definitely recommend it. However, for those who are not good with thrill rides or are easily scared, it might be a bit too intense.

私達が参加した時は、参加者が総勢10名ほどでした。
みんなでひとつのゴムボートに乗って出発します。
日本人は私達夫婦のみでした。なので、伝達事項や雑談なども全て英語でした。

「ラフティング」と聞いて、私はてっきりラフトを使った川下りのようなものをイメージしていたのですが、どうやら認識が間違っていたようでした。。
実際は、ボートのフチに座り(ライフジャケットも着用しません)、超高速で海を駆けまわるというものでした。
絶叫マシーンなどの類が大の苦手な私、一人大絶叫…。
そんな私を見て、他の外国人の皆様、爆笑…。笑

風を切って青い海を走るのは、爽快で気持ち良さそうでした。
私以外は…。
「空や遠く景色を見ていれば大丈夫だよ」というアドバイスに従い眺めていましたが、確かに本当に美しかったのですが、恐怖が全ての感情を占めていた私は開始30分で限界に達していました。

「もう無理です」とキャプテンに申し出ると、「あと4時間近くあるよ！？頑張れる？」と聞かれたので、この恐怖をあと4時間続けるのは耐えられなかったので、近くの沖で降ろしてもらってリタイアしました…。
乗船時間、わずか40分…。
シュノーケルもやりたかったけど、無理して体調不良になって同船者の皆様に迷惑を掛けたら申し訳ないと思い、断念しました。
楽しんでいた夫も一緒に降りてもらったので、夫にも申し訳ない気持ちでいっぱいでした。
キャプテンの方には沖までタクシーを手配していただいたりと、本当に良くしていただきました。
同船者の皆様も、途中で沖に寄ったにも関わらず温かく見送って下さって、優しい方ばかりでした。

リタイアしたけれど、たくさんの野生イルカを間近で見られたし、海を走りながら臨むハワイ島の景色は本当に素晴らしかったです。
新婚旅行のネタのひとつにもなったし。笑

スリルと、ハワイ島の海を楽しみたい方は、ぜひおすすめです。
ただ、絶叫マシーンが苦手な方、怖がりな方には、ちょっとスリルがきついかもしれません。

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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Awesome Tour

Reviewed by: MaryKL

What a great day on the Big Island. If you travel to Kona make sure to put this tour on your itinerary.
Our guide was Nickels and he was the most knowledgeable young man and very patient and pleasant too. He took us to all of the places you should see on the island and even managed an unscheduled stop to the southern most bakery in the US. Even our teenagers we're attentive and even asked questions. It's a long day(@ 12hours)but I didn't want it to end. We truly enjoyed this tour.

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great family fun for all ages.

Reviewed by: MaryKL

What a fun day. The crew was courteous and intent on everyone having fun. There were families on our trip with very young children and some grandparents on board too. Everyone was in the water whether snokling, scub or snuba diving or just relaxing in tubes. I also didn't hear any complaints about the food. Service was very efficient. Everyone was satisfied!!

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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Loved It

Reviewed by: Linda

We had a great time on the glass bottom boat. Only regret I wish we could have stayed all day looking underwater at the coral and the fish. Great crew and knew a lot about the different fish we were seeing. My grand children loved it. Good adventure for young and old. Relaxing and beautiful.

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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

It's the best, after all! やっぱり最高！

Reviewed by: otama

This is my second time participating. I was so moved last time that I kept thinking about wanting to go again for about a year and a half. Finally, my wish has come true. I'm very satisfied again this time. Right after returning home, I'm already thinking about when I can go next (laughs). Since they are wild dolphins, each experience is different, so no matter how many times I go, I never get bored and always want to go again. Of course, the dolphins are amazing, but the team at Aloha Kona Tours is truly wonderful. You can really feel their love for the ocean and dolphins. This time, out of the eight participants, five were repeat visitors, so I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Thank you, Daisuke and Tsuyako. I will come again, so please take care of me!

２回目の参加です。
前回すごく感動してまたいつか行きたいと思い続けて約１年半。やっと念願叶いました。
今回も大満足。帰国してすぐ、次はいつ行けるかなと考えています（笑）
野生のイルカだから毎回違うので、何回行っても飽きることなく、また行きたいと思ってしまうんですよね。そして、イルカももちろん最高ですが、アロハコナツアーズのみなさんがほんとに素敵。本当に海・イルカが好きなんだな、と伝わってきます。今回は参加８人中５人がリピーターということで、この思いは私だけではないはず。
ダイスケさん・ツヤコさんありがとうございました。また行きますので、よろしくお願いします！

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

Encountered a manta ray from the surface! 海面からマンタに遭遇！

Reviewed by: みぃこ

I participated in the Captain Zodiac rafting cruise, and as we started cruising on the rafting boat, we first encountered a large pod of dolphins! Despite it being summer, we were also able to see whales. The luckiest moment was when I saw a manta ray swimming right beneath the rafting boat, which is usually only seen while diving. This is rare, and I was truly lucky, but if you're fortunate, you might get to see a manta ray too.

The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, where the main Captain Cook monument is located, allowed us to see beautiful coral on the lava cliffs and many different types of fish. The point was stunning with its high transparency and beautiful emerald green waters! After snorkeling, sandwiches, snacks, and juice were prepared for us, and we enjoyed lunch while looking out at Kealakekua Bay.

Above all, the highlight of this tour was the captain's exciting performance. As he explained the nature of the Big Island while navigating the sea, he was very cheerful, making us feel like we were part of a pirate crew. On the way back, we enjoyed the sight of deer standing on the cliffs, wild birds, and the rock known as the goddess Pele of the Big Island, keeping the fun going until the very end. It was an exhilarating tour that condensed the great nature of the Big Island, and I would love to participate again!

キャプテンゾディアックのラフティングクルーズに参加して、ラフティングボートに乗ってクルージングを開始すると、まずはイルカの大群に遭遇！また、夏の時期にも関わらずクジラを見ることもできました。そして一番ラッキーだったのは、通常ダイビングなどでしか見れないマンタが、ラフティングボートの真下を泳いでいく姿に遭遇したことです。これは稀だそうで、本当にラッキーだったようですが、運が良ければマンタに会えてしまうかもしれません。メインのキャプテン・クックの記念碑のあるケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングは、溶岩の岸壁の綺麗なサンゴやたくさんの種類の魚達に会えました。とても透明度が高いエメラルドグリーンが綺麗なポイントでした！シュノーケリングの後はサンドイッチとスナックとジュースが準備されていて、ケアラケクア湾を眺めながらのランチ。そして何よりこのツアーのポイントはキャプテンのエキサイティングな演出です。ビッグアイランドの自然を説明しながら海を進んでいくキャプテンは、とても陽気で海賊船の船員になったような気分で楽しめます。帰りの道のりも岸壁の上に立つ鹿や、野鳥、ビッグアイランドの女神ペレと言われている岩を眺めたりしながら最後の最後まで楽しませてくれました。ビッグアイランドの大自然を凝縮した大興奮のツアー、また参加したいです！

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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ（キングカメハメハホテル内）＜ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞

A show worth watching. 見応えのあるショー

Reviewed by: おみや

Not only did I see the gentle atmosphere of hula that I know, but I also experienced the more vigorous dancing for the first time. The shell leis are free, but the flowers are available for an additional charge. Before the show starts, there are several activities you can participate in. You can get stamps on your body, experience hula choreography and props, see a pig being roasted, and weave with leaves. The buffet food was surprisingly good, considering I didn't have high expectations. However, it was disappointing that we had to wait for our turn to be seated, which meant we ended up drinking a lot of alcohol at first.

私が知っている穏やかな雰囲気のフラだけではなく激しく踊るのを初めてみました。
貝のレイは無料ですが、お花は別途有料です。
ショーが始まる前に、いくつかの体験ができます。
体にスタンプをおしたり、フラの振り付けや小道具を使った体験、豚の蒸し焼きをみれたり、葉っぱを使って編んだり。
バイキングのご飯も期待してなかったわりには美味しかった。
ただ、席ごとに順番でとっていくため、なかなか順番がこないでお酒ばっかり最初に飲むことになってしまったのが残念でした。

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Big Island Snorkel Cruise to the Kohala Coast & Waikoloa with Lunch and Open Bar - Ocean Sports

Great memories

Reviewed by: shawn1677

Two years later and I am still thinking about how much fun we had snorkeling and sailing. Some of the best memories we have from our time on the Big Island. We'll be back as soon as possible!

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

An excellent tour

Reviewed by: Chun-chieh Wang

I enjoy the tour very much. In addition to National Volcano Park, we also visit other interesting places, such as Black Sand Beach and Rainbow Falls. Our tour guide, Walter, helps us a lot and shares much information and living experience and makes this tour so knowledgeable. But there is one thing to remind. If you don't want to have lunch at Volcano House, you should buy your lunch earlier.

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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Historical Kealakakua Bay Sunset Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: Sherri McClane

Couldn't as for a better way to end the day. The setting perfect, the crew helpful and friendly, the narrative informative, the music the perfect backdrop for the evening. The food plentiful and wonderful. We had a few pleasant surprises along the way. We were entertained by a school of sinner dolphins going and coming, as well as seeing a flying fish or two. A good time was had by all, given the chance I'd do it all again.

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Kona Morning Makalawena Snorkeling Cruise to Puu Alii Bay - Ocean Encounters

Never thought I would see that many

Reviewed by: Nathan

More dolphins then I had ever imagined. The guides knew what they were doing and were polite enough to ask whether they could fish while heading out to the spot.

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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック（ロイヤルコナリゾート内）＜月・火・水・金催行／ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞

The show itself and the overall atmosphere were great. ショー自体も、全体の雰囲気もよかったです。

Reviewed by: りびどー

On the day we arrived on the Big Island, I was anxious about whether we would make it in time since we had a reservation, but I was relieved to see that there was still a line even at the start time. The show, which began with the ocean and sunset as a backdrop, was filled with a natural atmosphere where everyone, including the guests, seemed to be enjoying themselves. The hula dance was, of course, impressive, and the fire show was breathtaking. I was also a bit concerned about the restrooms, but the toilets on the first floor of the hotel were comfortable to use. I thought it could be a bit cheaper, possibly due to the weak yen, but overall, I was satisfied.

ハワイ島についた日に予約していたので、間に合うかひやひやでしたが、スタート時間でもまだ行列がつづいていて、逆に安心しました。海と夕日をバックにはじまるショーは、お客さんもふくめて自然体に楽しもうという雰囲気に満ちていてよかったです。フラダンスはもちろん、ファイヤーショーも圧巻でした。そして、ちょっと気にしていたお手洗いも、ホテルの１階のトイレが使えて快適でした。円安のせいもあるのか、もうちょっと安ければとも思いましたが満足でした。

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Cheryl

The trip was a lot of fun. We were lucky and saw dolphins and actually was able to stop and swim with them. The guides were great.

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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Fun time

Reviewed by: Mindy

Great food, great entertainment. Everyone had a wonderful time! The VIP experience was well worth the price.

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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

I want to go back and do this again

Reviewed by: Mindy

What a fun time we had. The captain was so awesome! It was a blast for us all.

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

It was a thrilling and fun tour beyond my expectations. 予想以上にスリル満点で楽しいツアーでした

Reviewed by: kazuyo

I participated on June 15th. The weather was a mix of cloudy and sunny, which was just perfect for heading out to sea.

From the meeting point at the marina, we boarded a 16-person inflatable boat (although once the engine started, it felt more like a large motorboat zooming along). The captain and a female assistant explained the safety instructions (all in English). Japanese participants were given a written guide in Japanese beforehand, but once you're out at sea, you won't have the luxury of reading it, so I recommend checking in a bit early to read it over.

The captain explained things with gestures, saying things like "put your feet here" and "hold on to this," so you don't need to worry too much if your English isn't great. The crew was very friendly.

As we departed the marina and picked up speed, the boat bounced over the waves, sending up sprays of white water—truly exhilarating! It felt just like being on a theme park ride.

Along the way, we stopped near a hotel where mantas could be seen, and got close to the lava cliffs, where they explained how these cave-like holes formed along the coast. I've participated in several snorkeling tours like this before, but this time on the ZoaTic, the small, agile boat allowed us to get close to the cliffs and see the stunning scenery up close, which was fantastic.

I had thought we would enter the caves, so I was a bit disappointed that we only viewed them from the outside. I wish we could have gone a little further inside.

After that, we went to Kealakekua Bay, where we anchored the boat for some free snorkeling time. I was hoping the dolphins would swim by, but unfortunately, they didn't come close.

Underwater, there were colorful fish and turtles swimming around, making it very mystical and beautiful. Hawaii Island has many power spots, and the ocean is truly healing as well.

Since it was a small group, I felt reassured that the crew was keeping an eye on us, and they provided all the necessary equipment, so you can go with just yourself. In fact, since the boat is small, it might be better not to bring large bags (it's best to leave unnecessary items in the car).

I brought a quick-dry towel and an underwater camera. When entering the water, I wore a long-sleeve rash guard and gloves. Even after getting out, while enjoying sandwiches, fruit, and water, my rash guard dried off.

Even with a hat and all that protection, being out on the sea for nearly five hours can lead to quite a sunburn.

As we were getting ready to head back, some cute dolphins appeared and jumped around. Although I couldn't swim with them, I had a wonderful time.

The return boat ride was thrilling and fast. I would love to participate again if I go back to Hawaii Island. Next time, I definitely want to swim with the dolphins!

６月１５日に参加しました。天気は曇ったり晴れたりと、海に出るにはちょうどいい感じでした。
集合場所のマリーナから１６人乗りのゴムボート(とはいえエンジンかかるとびゅんびゅん飛ばしていくのでモーターボートの大きいのって感じです）に乗り込み、キャプテンとアシスタントの女性が注意事項を説明(すべて英語）してくれます。日本人にはあらかじめ日本語に書いたものを渡してもらえますが、いったん海に出るとそんなものを読んでいる余裕は全くなくなるので、少し早めにチェックインして読んでおくことをお勧めします。
キャプテンが「ここに足を入れて」、とか「ここにつかまって」など身振り手振りつきで説明してくれるのでそんなに英語がわからなくても大丈夫。とてもフレンドリーなクルーでした。
マリーナを出発して、スピードを上げると、波にバンバンとボートが乗っかって白い水しぶきがバサ~っと上がり、迫力満点！！まるでテーマパークのアトラクションに乗っているようです。
途中、マンタの見えるホテルの近くに寄ったり、溶岩の岸壁の近くまでよってどんなふうにこんな穴の開いた洞窟みたいなものが海岸にできたのかなど説明をしてくれます。
今まで何回かこの手のシュノーケリングツアーに参加しましたが、今回のゾアティック号は小回りのきく小さな船だったので、岸壁近くに寄ったりと迫力ある景色をまじかに見られてとてもよかったです。
私は勝手に洞窟の中にも入るのかと思ったので、見るだけだったのがちょっと残念。もう少し中まで入れたらよかったのになと思いました。
その後ケアラケクア湾にいって船を停泊して、思い思いにシュノーケリングタイム。
ここに、イルカたちが泳いできてくれること期待して待っていたのですが、残念ながらイルカたちは近寄ってきませんでした。
海の中は、カラフルな色の魚たちや亀が泳いでいて、とても神秘的できれいでした。ハワイ島はパワースポットが多くありますが、海の中も本当に癒されます。
少人数制なのでクルーがちゃんと見ていてくれるという安心感もあり、必要な道具はすべてかしてもらえるので、身一つでいっても大丈夫。むしろ船が小さいので、大きな荷物を持っていかないほうがいいかもしれないです。(必要ないものは車の中においてきたほうがいいです）
私は海用の速乾性のバスタオル、水中カメラを持ちました。
海に入るときも長袖のラッシュガードと手袋もしました。そのまま上がってもサンドイッチやフルーツ、お水をいただいているうちに、ラッシュガードも乾いてきます。
帽子をかぶってこんなにガードしていても、５時間近く海の上だとかなり日焼けします。
かえる頃になって、かわいいイルカたちが姿を見せてジャンプしてくれました。
一緒に泳ぐことはできなかったけど、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
帰りのボートはすごいスピードでスリル満点でした。
またハワイ島に行ったら参加したいと思います。次回はぜひイルカと泳ぎたいので！！

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