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The buffet had a wide variety of food and drinks, and I definitely overate. The Hawaiian songs and dances were also enjoyable. The sunset view in the background was lovely.
バイキングの料理も、飲み物も豊富で、食べ過ぎました。ハワイアンの歌や、踊りも楽しかったです。
背景の夕焼けの景色もステキでした。
The piña colada, a cocktail made with coconut milk and pineapple juice, was very delicious. I definitely recommend it.
ピナコラーダというココナッツミルクとパイナップルジュースのカクテルはとても美味しかったです。
ぜひ、おすすめします。
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This was my second time participating. I'm completely hooked. I will definitely join next time. I'm really into it. I feel a strong attachment to the gentle horses!
今回2回目の参加でした。完全にハマってます。次回も必ず参加します。めっちゃハマる。おとなしい馬に愛着感じますよ！
The explanation was all in English, but they spoke gently and slowly. I understood most of it. They used gestures and some broken Japanese, which helped me relax. Overall, it was just fun!
説明は、全て英語ですが、優しくゆっくり話して頂けます。だいたい分かりました。ジェスチャーも交えて、片言の日本語も使ってリラックスさせて頂きました。とにかく楽しいの一言‼️
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I was told there isn't any. Other similar tours provided almost everything... It's disappointing. I should have researched in advance.
無いと言われました
他の同種ツアーだと殆んど用意してくれたのに・・残念です
事前に調べておけば良かったのですが
If you wear glasses, it's better to prepare contact lenses or avoid them.
メガネの方はコンタクトを用意するか、避けた方良いですよ。
私たちは処方箋マスクを提供していると宣伝していません。そのため、期待を持つべきではありませんでした。あなたは理由もなく1つ星のレビューを残しましたが、素晴らしく情報豊かなツアーに対して受けた例外的な価値を考えると、それは不当です。特別な機材が必要だった場合は、自分自身で準備しておくべきでした。安全な旅行を。
We do not advertise that we provide prescription masks. Therefore, you should have had no expectations. You left us a 1 star review for no reason at all and it is unwarranted considering the excpetioonal value you received for an amazing an informative tour. If you needed specialized equipment, you should have prepared yourself. Safe travels.
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If you'e going to Kona, you HAVE to night snorkel with the manta rays! It was such a magical experience that felt once in a lifetime. Initially, I was scared to get into the ocean at night, but once you're in the water, the wonder and amazement settled my fears.
This tour is a particularly good one to choose because the boat ride to "Manta Village" is only about 5 minutes from the dock. There are other tours where you leave from a different dock and the boat ride is 45 minutes. For someone that gets seasick, choosing this tour over others is a no brainer.
Be aware that they may change your tour time. During my visit, they were offering tours at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. We booked the 7pm tour. On the day of tour, they called us at about 1pm and told us the 7pm tour was being cancelled because there weren't enough people signed up. They asked us to join the 6pm tour. They did the same with the 8pm group. Luckily, it worked with our schedule and wasn't a big deal, but it's something to be aware of.
This tour was one of my favorite things we did while on the Big Island! Initially, the plan was to just go to the Waipi'o Valley lookout. I am so glad we ended up deciding to take the tour. You're taken down into the valley (on an extremely steep road) in a 10ish seater van. I get really carsick and had no issues during the tour. Our wonderful guide, Forrest, informed us of the history of the valley and it's people. He was extremely informative and clearly cares so much about the valley and it's history. The views inside the valley were stunning! Do yourself a favor and book this tour.
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. He went out of his way to teach us about Waipi’o family and ensure we experienced it to the fullest!
A great trip. Staff , boat and equipment was excellent. Fun for first time snorkeling
Mahalo for joining us! We hope you're able to come again someday soon!
Our invoice said to check in at 4:15 but when we got there they said check in was 5:15 after checking in we waited another hour to enter and then dinner and the show didn't start until 7 pm! That was almost 4 hours of waiting. The show and dinner was great but the wait time was terrible.
I have a gluten allergy and it was SO incredibly helpful to have everything clearly labeled. The show was outstanding, the crew was friendly and helpful, the food was absolutely delicious. All around 10s
Hot at first with the sun coming down, but the sunset views are phenomenal!
Thank you for joining us and your kind words! We hope that you're able to join us again someday soon!
I was a little nervous with my mom being 70 need to get into the submarine. They were very accommodating for her. Words cannot describe how amazing it was to be in this submarine. The picture that I posted of my sister and my husband with the most wonderful look, enjoying their selves Beyond words. This is my absolute favorite memory from our big island vacation 2025.
It was my first time horseback riding, and I had a great time. I was able to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery while on horseback, and it was a wonderful experience. The horses were all gentle and very cute. I would love to do it again.
初めての乗馬でしたが、とても楽しむことができました。壮大な自然の絶景を、馬になりながら堪能でき、素晴らしい体験でした。馬はみな穏やかでとても可愛かったです。また、やりたいと思いました。
They have cold weather gear, helmets, and cowboy boots, so I recommend wearing sunglasses and denim since it’s windy; you can take some great cowboy-style photos.
防寒具やヘルメットとカーボーイブーツはあるので、風が強いのでサングラスと、デニムを履いて行くとカーボーイぽい写真が取れるのでおすすめです。
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At the first point, we didn't encounter any manta rays, so we moved to a spot where we could meet them while holding onto the pole. Then, illuminated by the light, the manta ray appeared beautifully as if it was glowing. It was truly breathtaking. After that, it seemed like it was greeting us, swirling around and opening its mouth wide to suck in plankton, which made us incredibly excited each time. The water temperature was a bit low, and by the time we returned to the boat, we were shivering. However, we received hot chocolate on the boat, which warmed up both our salty mouths and cold bodies a little. Thanks to the Japanese guide's attentiveness, we were able to enjoy the tour without any worries. Thank you very much. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone going to the Big Island of Hawaii.
最初のポイントではマンタは現れなかったので、私達はポールにつかまったままマンタに遭遇できるポイントまで移動。すると光に照らされてまるでマンタが光っている様に美しく登場しました。大感激です。その後も挨拶でもしてくれてるかの様にクルクルと回転したり、口を大きく開けてプランクトンを吸い込んでいる様子がみれて、その度に大興奮でした。水温が少し低くて船に戻る頃にはガタガタ震えてしまいましたが、船でホットチョコのドリンクを貰い塩っぱい口の中も寒い体も少し温まりました。日本語ガイドの方が気を配って頂いたので何も不安なくツアーを楽しめました。ありがとうございました。ハワイ島に行く方には、是非参加する様勧めたいと思います。
Since we will be leaving in the evening, we can also enjoy the sunset. Once we get on the boat, it will be cold, so I think a large towel is definitely necessary.
夕方に出るので夕日も楽しめます。船に上がってからは寒いので大きなタオルは絶対いると思います。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Manta University on the Big Island. We also appreciate your five-star rating. The manta rays spinning right in front of you are truly spectacular, aren't they? Thank you for your comments regarding cold weather precautions as well. When you come to Hawaii again, please take advantage of our repeat visitor discount and come back to visit us. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! おハナさま。ハワイ島マンタ大学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。目の前で回転するマンタは迫力満点ですよね!! 寒さ対策に関するコメントもありがとうござます。ぜひ、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはリピーター割引を利用して遊びに来てくださいね。またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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I have had a few horseback riding experiences on Oahu, but they were just walking tours. Here, we were able to trot a bit in a safe, spacious area. If you're scared, it's perfectly fine to just walk. You can still enjoy it. Other tours had 3-hour courses, but I think this 1.5-hour option is the best time since my backside would start to hurt.
One downside was that it took a while for the toilet tank to fill up because there was only one pipe available.
オアフ島で数回の乗馬経験ありますが、歩くだけのツアーでした。こちらの乗馬は安全な広い場所では 少し走らせたりできました。怖ければ歩くだけでもOK。楽しめます。他のツアーでは3Hコース等がありましたが、お尻が痛くなってしまうので、こちらの1.5H程度がベストタイムと思います。
ネックなのはパイプが1本しか来ていないとの理由で、トイレタンクに水が溜まるのに時間がかかりました。
You can ride a horse even if you don't understand English, but it's safer to have at least some listening skills for explanations and descriptions of the scenery.
英語はわからなくても乗馬はできますが、説明や景色説明のためにはヒヤリング程度できた方が無難です。
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Our guide to the Waipi'o Valley tour was Kaloeo Olival He did a superlative job. We really enjoyed the tour and learned quite a bit about Hawaiian traditional culture.
Thanks to you and to Kaloeo!
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After participating in a dolphin tour on the Big Island, I thought about trying "Manta" for the next ten years, and I finally got to join the "Manta University Night Class." Since it was a night class, I had the image that "the dark sea is scary," which made it hard for me to take the plunge. However, as I've gotten older, I thought this might be my last chance, so I decided to participate. To my surprise, there was not even a hint of the feeling of a dark sea. It was amazing to see the mantas swimming gracefully through the water, and I was so close that I could almost touch them.
ハワイ島のイルカツアーに参加して、次は「マイタ」に挑戦と思ってから１０年、ようやく
『マンタ大学夜間部』に参加する事ができました。
夜間部という事で、『暗い海は怖い』イメージがあり、なかなか踏み出せませんでしたが、
年齢も重ね、これが最後と考え参加しましたが、暗い海という感じは１ミリもなく、マンタが
海の中を『優雅に飛ぶ様に泳ぎ』、『もう少しでマンタに触れらる』という感動で最高でした。
I am 66 years old, but this is a tour that anyone can join. If you have the opportunity to go to the Big Island of Hawaii, I definitely recommend this tour.
私は６６歳ですが、誰でも参加できるツアーです。
ハワイ島に行く機会があれば、是非お勧めのツアーです。
Aloha! Thank you, Subaru, for enrolling at Manta University on the Big Island of Hawaii. We also appreciate you sharing those wonderful photos of the manta rays and the sunset. It's true that the manta rays "swim gracefully as if flying" in the ocean! Please make sure to take advantage of our repeat visitor discount when you come back to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! すばるさま。ハワイ島マンタ大学に入学していただき、ありがとうございました。素敵なマンタとサンセットの写真の共有にも感謝いたします。マンタが海の中を「優雅に飛ぶように泳ぎ」とはまさにその通りですよね!! ぜひ、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはリピーター割引を利用して遊びに来てくださいね。またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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We participated as a couple. We were a bit anxious since we were the only Japanese people there, but the staff member Tamae provided us with detailed explanations in Japanese and frequently checked in with us, which made us feel at ease. The manta rays in the night sea were incredibly powerful, and it was a very mystical experience.
夫婦で参加させてもらいました。日本人が私たちのみで不安でしたが、スタッフのタマエさんが日本語で丁寧な説明や頻回な声かけをしてくださり安心できました。夜の海でのマンタは大迫力で、とても神秘的な体験ができました。
Aloha! Thank you for participating with your spouse at Manta University on the Big Island. We also appreciate your five-star rating. The manta rays swimming right in front of you are indeed impressive and mysterious, aren't they? Thank you for your comments about our Japanese guide, Tamae. Please make sure to take advantage of our repeat visitor discount when you come back to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to your next visit. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! kkさま。ハワイ島マンタ大学にご夫婦で参加していただき、ありがとうございましまた。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。目の前を泳ぐマンタは迫力があり神秘的ですよね!! 日本語ガイドのタマエに関するコメントもありがとうございます。ぜひ、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはリピーター割引を利用して遊びに来てくださいね。またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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Very relaxing and educational experience. My family and I really enjoyed it.
Wear sandals and pants no longer than capris. Your feet and ankles will get wet.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your family enjoyed the trip. And your tip to wear shorter pants and shoes that can get wet is spot on -- we board the boat via a ramp at the shoreline. Depending on ocean and wind conditions at the time of your cruise, you may get wet up to your knees accessing the ramp (though our crew is stationed at both the bottom and top of the ramp to help with those transitions).
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us onboard and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
It doesn't take much time for the Manta rays to show up, swimming with these giant peaceful fish is amazing experience.
We have limited snorkeling experience so it is tiring to float 45 minutes. We are exhausted when returning to the boat. It worths the experience.
Tip: Bring hot drink and chocolate bar with you!
The crew are willing to help with sea sickness and exhaustion, but they only have bottled water. The nearest place to get any replenish is Longs Drugs which requires several minutes of driving.
Bring hot drink and chocolate bar. Snorkel tour is exhausting.
The good: Black Sand Beach and Volcanoes National Park are as good as they can be. Halema'uma'u Crater is amazing.
The average: The Coffee Farm we visited is a small one. We saw the coffee plants, but didn't see much about how the coffee is produced as the machines are taken apart and stored. Food is ok-ish, lunch is fast-food bento, dinner is at a small restaurant.
The unfortunate: We didn't see any star due to the cloudy weather. If you want to do stargazing, join a stargazing group as they will have better planning and equipment.
My first zipline experience! There were about ten participants, and at first, we received help from the instructor to put on the necessary gear like harnesses and helmets. After that, we took a van up to the starting point on the hill. Once we arrived, we received a briefing on safety precautions for ziplining and then descended the first zipline over grass to confirm our basic movements. From there, we continued at quite a speed over a valley with three waterfalls and above the river. We took breaks along the way for hydration and fruit, enjoying the thrill of eight ziplines, including the longest one over 600 meters. (Originally there were nine, but the eighth zipline was under maintenance, so we did a total of eight.) The speed and height were a bit scary at first, but by the end, I was able to enjoy the scenery. Some experienced adults and children even went upside down while zipping, having a great time.
初めてのジップライン体験！10人くらいの参加者で、最初はインストラクターに手伝ってもらいながらハーネス？やヘルメットなどの必要な装備を装着。そこからワゴン車に乗って丘の上の方にある出発点に連れられて行かれます。到着したらジップライン滑空時の注意事項などの説明を受け1本目の草地の上のジップラインを下り基本動作を確認。その先は三連滝のある渓谷の上や川の上を結構なスピードで続けて下って行きます。途中で水分補給やフルーツをいただいて休憩も取りつつ最も長いので600mを超える長さのものを含む8本のジップラインを爽快感を味わいながら下りました。(本来9本ながら8番目のジップラインがメンテナンス作業中だったため計8本に)スピード感、高さとも最初はちょっと怖いくらいでしたが、最後の方では景色を楽しむ余裕が出て来ました。慣れている大人や子どもの中には逆さまになって下る人たちもいて楽しんでいました。
All the instructors only speak English, so if you don't speak some English, you might miss important instructions. While going down the zip line, I received a warning because I wasn't able to follow t
インストラクターは全員英語しか話さないので多少は英語が話せないと注意事項を聞き逃すかも。ジップラインを下っている最中は膝を曲げる指示があったのをできておらず注意を受けました。
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This experience went beyond our expectations! It was perfect length in time, didn’t feel rushed at all! The trainer was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had an amazing time!
I participated because it was said that you could join without a license, but it was just a slow line of cars and not interesting at all. If that's the case, I'd much rather go to Yanbaru in Okinawa, which is a hundred times more fun.
免許がなくても乗れるということで参加しましたがちんたら列をなして走るだけでなんの面白みもなかった。これなら沖縄のやんばるんちゃの方が１００倍楽しい
It might be good for those who are scared of rides and prefer to go slowly.
乗り物が怖くてゆっくり走るにはいいかも？
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We were told by a couple at our hotel to make sure we do this tour and it was 💯 worth it! What a unique experience led by one of the native Hawaiian to see this hidden valley! Perfect for our 6 year old and adults too! It’s truly like a garden of Eden.
Wonderful boat & crew- with full bar & fruit. The location was pristine. The snorkelling was great- they have all the equipment. Very safe for kids. Fantastic afternoon.
I participate in the same tour almost every year! I've also gone horseback riding on Oahu, but the Big Island is definitely more enjoyable! Since it's up in the mountains, the weather is often bad, but this year it was clear and perfect. You rarely get to experience such refreshing 90 minutes. No matter how many times I participate, I always want to ride again next year. I highly recommend it to everyone!♡
同じツアーに毎年のように参加しています♪
オアフ島でも乗馬をしたことがありますが、ハワイ島の方が断然気持ちがいい！
山の上なのでお天気が悪いことが多かったですが、今年は快晴で最高でした。
こんなに清々しい90分は、なかなか味わえません。
何度参加しても、また来年も乗りたいなぁと思います。
みなさんも是非♡
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I had a very meaningful time with a full two-hour horseback riding experience. Even if you don't understand English, they teach you patiently, and the horses are very smart, so I think it will be a fun experience even for beginners. It became my best memory on the Big Island. I would love to experience it again next time.
2時間たっぷり乗馬体験ができとても有意義な時間でした。英語がわからなくても丁寧に教えてもらえますし、とにかくお馬さんがとっても賢いので、初めてでも楽しい体験になると思います。
ハワイ島で一番の思い出になりました。
また次回も体験したいです。
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It was disappointing that the visibility at the location wasn't great despite taking an hour to get there. However, it was nice to see a manta ray swimming from the boat when we returned! ♪
1時間かけて行ったのに、その場所での透明度が今ひとつだったのが残念でした。ただ戻ってきた時、マンタが泳いでいるのを船の上から見ることができたのは良かったです♪
アロハ、
視界がご満足いただけなかったと聞き、申し訳ありません。毎晩異なる体験がありますので、満足できない点があればぜひお知らせください。私たちは、滞在中に再度ご満足いただけるような夜にお出かけいただけるよう最善を尽くします。今後、再度お試しいただけることを願っています！
Aloha,
We are sorry to hear the visibility was not to your satisfaction. Every night is always different, we encourage our guests to reach out with any unsatisfactory notations as we will always do our best to get you out on another evening that is to your satisfactory with in your stay out here. We hope you'll give it another try in the future!
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A wonderful experience, If you would like to spend a chill time and have a deeper understanding in Waipio valley ,choose it!
So many gorgeous stops along this tour, and the guides are so funny and make a long day seem like a breeze.
