Reviewed by: 青森の二人
I want to swim with wild dolphins! I participated to fulfill a dream I've held for many years. That said, since they are wild dolphins, I honestly thought I would just be watching them from a distance. However, in reality, I was able to swim with many dolphins at a distance that felt almost within reach!! I also swam very close to a manta ray! Our nature guide, Mr. Nawata from Aloha Kona Tours, was very kind and attentive, allowing me to swim without any anxiety, even in the ocean for the first time abroad. In fact, seeing Mr. Nawata enjoying himself even more than the participants (in a good way) made us smile and completely forget our tension and worries. He was a wonderful person whose love for the ocean, nature, and HAWAII truly shone through. The endlessly blue and clear waters of the Big Island... the friendly and adorable eyes of the dolphins... the majestic sight of the manta ray swimming gracefully... It was truly an experience beyond imagination... I lost track of time and swam with enthusiasm!! I definitely want to participate again someday.
野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぎたい!
長年あたためてきた夢を叶えるべく参加しました。
とはいっても野生のイルカなので一緒に泳ぐというよりも遠くから眺める程度かなと…正直なところそう思っていました。
ところが実際には、本当に手がとどきそうなくらいの距離で、たくさんのイルカと泳ぐことができました!!
マンタともすぐ近くで泳ぎました!
ネイチャーガイドの縄田さん(アロハコナツアーズ)がとても親切で丁寧な対応をして下さり、初めての海外の海でも不安なく泳げました。というかツアー参加者以上に楽しんでいる(いい意味で)縄田さんの姿に、私達も思わず笑顔がこぼれ、緊張も不安もすっかり忘れてしまったという感じでした。海を…自然を…HAWAIIを心から愛する気持ちが人柄にあらわれているような素敵な方でした。
どこまでも青く澄んだビッグアイランドの海…イルカ達の人懐こく愛くるしい瞳…悠然と泳ぐ雄大なマンタの姿…
まさに想像を超えた体験…時間も忘れて夢中で泳ぎました!!
いつかまた必ず参加したいと思っています。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated for the first time with a friend. At first, I was very anxious because I didn't understand English, but the staff were very kind and accommodating. The service was great, and we had unlimited access to fruits like pineapple. Snorkeling under the blue sky was amazing!!!! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again.
友達と初めて参加しました。
最初は英語もわからずとても不安でしたが、スタッフさんも優しく対応してくれました。パイナップルなどフルーツも食べ放題でサービスも良かったです☆
青空のもとでのシュノーケルは最高でした!!!!次回もハワイに行く機会があればまた是非参加したいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The day after arriving on the Big Island, I went on a submarine ride. The weather was nice and the wind was just right, and everyone in my group (from my grandfather to my 5-year-old child, a total of 9 people) was in high spirits.
I was worried about getting seasick and thought I should have taken some motion sickness medication, but as we submerged deeper and the fish appeared before us, all those worries vanished.
The fish I mainly saw were vibrant yellow ones and black and white striped fish. I wish I could have seen more colorful fish like red or blue ones. Perhaps if I had dived in Oahu, I might have encountered a wider variety of fish.
During the dive, there were various explanations in English, and for Japanese speakers, we were given earphones to hear the explanations in Japanese. However, the English explanations were so loud that I couldn't hear the Japanese ones at all, which was disappointing.
That said, the sea was beautifully clear and blue, and I was able to witness truly wonderful scenery, making it a fantastic memory!
ハワイ島に到着した翌日、潜水艦に乗りました^^
天気も良く風も程よく、同行者全員(一番上はおじいちゃんから、一番下は5歳の子供まで総勢9名)気分は上々↑↑
船酔いするかな…酔い止めの薬、飲んでくれば良かったかな…なんて思っているうちに、どんどん潜水していき、目の前に魚たちがあらわれた時には、そんな心配はどこかへ吹き飛んでいました。
主に目にした魚は鮮やかな黄色や、黒と白のストライプの魚が中心でした。赤とか青とか、もう少し違った色の魚が見れればもっと良かったかな…って思っています。
もしかしたら、オアフ島でダイブしていれば、もっと色とりどりの魚を目にすることができたのかもしれませんね。
また、潜水中は、英語で色々と説明があり、日本人に対しては、日本語の説明が聞こえるイヤホンを渡されるのですが、英語の説明の声が大きすぎて、日本語の説明が全く聞こえず残念でした。
とはいえ、海はどこまでも青く澄んで綺麗で、本当に素敵な光景を目にすることができとても素晴らしい思い出になりました~!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Manabu Kawahara
Aloha!!
Thank you for your support at the end of the year.
This is a friendly and fun tour company run by a Japanese couple.
This tour is perfect for beginners and solo travelers, allowing you to participate with peace of mind. As expected, they are well-versed in dolphin points, and the encounter rate is truly 99%.
This time, it seems the dolphin interactions were particularly good, and I was able to play around a lot in the vast ocean of Hawaii. Three adorable dolphins swam gracefully around me, providing the ultimate healing experience and fully recharging my energy. On top of that, we also encountered humpback whales during this season, making it a fulfilling experience.
If you want to enjoy dolphin swimming on the Big Island, I think you should definitely choose this tour without hesitation. I can confidently recommend it!! I also plan to rely on them again when I go to Hawaii at the end of this year.
Thank you for the amazing time♪
Mahalo...
Aloha!!
年末にお世話になりました。
日本人夫婦で営んでるフレンドリーで
楽しいツアー会社です。
このツアーは初心者でも一人でも安心して参加できます。
さすがドルフィンのポイントを熟知しているだけあり
本当に遭遇率99%そのものです。
今回は、イルカの接近が特に良かったらしく
ハワイの大海原でメチャメチャ戯れることができました。
私の周りをかわいい三頭のイルカがグルグルと優雅に
泳いでくれ究極の癒しをもらい100%パワーチャージできました。
おまけに時期も重なってザトウクジラにも出会えて
一石二鳥の充実した時間でした。
ハワイ島でドルフィンスイムを楽しむなら
迷わずこのツアーを選んだほうがイイと思います。
自信を持ってお奨めできますね!!
私も今年末にハワイへ行くときは、
またお世話になろうと思ってます。
最高の時間をありがとうございます♪
Mahalo。。。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/03 |
Reviewed by: こぱんだ
I thought this course would be perfect for us who love trekking, so I made a reservation. I was also attracted by the organizer's name, Hawaii Forest & Trail.
While I considered that since we had a rental car for waterfall trekking, we might not need a tour, I ultimately decided to leave it to the professionals.
At the time of booking, it was stated that there would be no pick-up service, but when I called to confirm on-site, I was pleasantly surprised to find out they would pick us up at our hotel. Additionally, they took our requests for the sandwich fillings for lunch. This really motivated us.
On the day of the tour, since it was an English-guided tour (with Mike as our guide), we had a diverse group including four families from Michigan, a Chinese American couple, a Japanese couple, and a Russian woman living in the U.S., along with us (with our 7-year-old child). It truly lived up to its name as a tour that everyone could enjoy.
With this group, we switched to an old military 6WD vehicle for an off-road experience. We bumped over private ranches and fields, and everyone was thrilled by the incredible vibrations and wind! It was quite cold. After that, we trekked through taro fields and across a suspension bridge, learning about ancient Hawaiian divination methods and plant names while visiting small waterfalls. Although we didn't swim due to the high water levels, I thought it would be a perfect spot in the summer.
The trekking was light enough that even our 7-year-old had no trouble, and we enjoyed a wrap sandwich filled with plenty of alfalfa, cheese, and turkey, along with guava juice and cookies at a ranch overlooking the stunning views of Pololu Valley. This wrap sandwich was among the top meals I had on the Big Island due to its location!
On the way back, we were jostled in the 6WD while exploring the town of Hawi. This town seems nostalgic to Westerners, and I heard from several people that it’s a nice place, although it’s not mentioned much in Japanese guidebooks.
The tour was different from those aimed at Japanese tourists, and I had a lot of fun. I got to know the other members well and exchanged various information, and Mike's warm hospitality along with the breathtaking photos of Pololu Valley left us with wonderful memories.
トレッキングが好きな私達にぴったりのコースだと思い予約しました。主催者の名前もHawaii Forrest & Trailで魅かれました。
滝トレッキングなら、レンタカーもしたしわざわざツアーでなくても良いかなとも思ったのですが、やはりそこはプロに任せることに。
予約時は送迎なしということでしたが、現地で電話で確認するとホテルまで迎えに来てくれるという嬉しい変更が。更に、昼食のサンドイッチの具のリクエストもきいてくれました。俄然やる気になる私達。
当日は、英語のガイドツアー(マイクさん)ということもあって、ミシガンからの4家族、チャイニーズアメリカンと日本人のカップル、在米ロシア人の女性一人参加、と私達(子供7歳)とまさにすべての人が楽しめるツアーと名をうっているだけのことはあるという、バリエーション豊かな面子でした。
このグループで、オーストリアの昔の軍用車6WDに乗り換えてのオフロード体験。私有地の牧場や、畑をがたがた超えてすごい振動と風にみんな大興奮!!かなり寒かったです。その後、タロ畑、つり橋をトレッキングし、ハワイ人古来の占い方法や植物の名前などを教わりながら小さな滝をめぐりました。増水していたので泳ぎはしませんでしたが、夏場だったら絶好の場所だと思いました。
7歳の子供でも全く足でまどいになることがない軽い感じのトレッキングで、ポロル渓谷の絶景を臨む牧場でたっぷりのアルファルファとチーズとターキーのラップサンドと、グアバジュース、クッキーを頂きました。このラップサンド、場所が場所だけに、ハワイ島で味わった食事1,2を争う美味しさでした!
帰りは6WDに揺られて、HAWIの町を散策。この町は欧米人にはノスタルジックらしく、いい場所だと何人からもきいていましたが日本人のガイドブックにはあまり述べられていない場所です。
日本人向けのツアーと、またおもむきやメンバーが違って非常に楽しめました。他のメンバーとも仲良くなって色々情報交換もでき、マイクさんの暖かいホスピタリティーとポロル渓谷の絶景写真と非常によい思い出が残りました。
Thank you for participating in the tour. We are very pleased to hear that our trekking-loving customers were satisfied.
We provide transportation only to the Waikoloa Beach Marriott and Hilton Waikoloa Village. I have also requested Alan1.net to update the tour page.
I believe the content allowed you to fully experience the great nature of the Big Island. Please come back to the Big Island for more trekking adventures!
Mahalo!
この度はツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
トレッキング好きのお客様に満足していただけたとのことで、非常に嬉しく思っております。
ワイコロアビーチマリオットとヒルトンワイコロアビレッジのみホテルまで送迎させていただいております。ツアーページも更新するようAlan1.netに依頼しました。
ハワイ島の大自然をとことん体感していただける内容となっていたかと思います。またハワイ島にトレッキングをしに遊びにいらしてください!
マハロ!
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/29 |
Reviewed by: susan
This was reccommended for all levels. I do not agree. We had several children who were not able to paddle and it made it very hard for the adult in that boat. My parents are in their seventies, the guides were nice enough to pull them. The tour was great my family was not the type of customer that needed to be on this tour. We were allowed out of the kayak to snorkle, a very nice spot, but we had to climb on rocks to take a break. The sea cave was neat but not exactly what I was expecting. We ahd to ask to jump off the cliffs - I am not sure they usually do that although it is in the description. The dolphin and whales were no where to be seen. think there are better snorkling tours available unless you are strong and love to kayak.
However the staff and company was great.
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Loved the tour. The clouds dissipated in time for sunset and we had perfect timing for stargazing - got to actually see the Great Red Spot on Jupiter. The tour guide was knowledgeable and very personable. If I was going back to Hawaii, I would do this all over again. Highly recommended, as it is a once in a life time opportunity.
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/22 |
Reviewed by: hiroko.o
I had a truly wonderful time participating in this tour. The attention to detail from the Japanese guide made me feel 130% satisfied as a tour participant.
1) Punctuality
2) There were six participants, but the guide's awareness of each participant underwater was impressive. When I accidentally swallowed some seawater and felt a bit uncomfortable, the staff quickly noticed and asked for a tube and support for me, which was really helpful.
3) No wasted time.
4) The guide shared some of their favorite spots on the Big Island.
While these points may seem simple, I believe they are important aspects of any tour. The support from such a wonderful guide made for a fun experience and will definitely lead to repeat visits.
このツア−に参加して本当に素敵な時間を過ごせました。
日本人ガイドの方のきめ細やかな対応は、ツア−参加者として満足度130%でした。
1)時間に正確
2)6名参加でしたが、水中での各参加者への目配りが凄い
と思いました。私が海水を飲んで少し苦しかったら、すぐ にわかったらしくボ−トのスタッフにチュ−ブの棒と私への サポ-トを頼んでくれて本当に助かりました。
3)無駄な時間を持たない。
4)自分がハワイ島で気に入っている場所を教えてくれた。
簡単では、有りますが上記の件は、ツア-では大事なこと だと思います。素晴らしいガイドの方にサポ-トした頂いたツ ア-は、楽しい時間となり又リピ-タ-につながります。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/19 |
Reviewed by: okei
I participated with three female friends who are also golf buddies on November 30.
Since it was the first experience for me and another friend, we were a bit nervous, but we were able to enjoy it without any worries.
On this day, we were lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins come into the bay, so we could snorkel there without moving and saw the dolphins over and over again.
The water was incredibly clear, and the dolphins swam in groups, diving deep and then coming up to the surface, jumping right in front of us, which was so exciting. Even though we couldn't catch up, we couldn't help but chase after them in excitement. I even saw a baby dolphin swimming while nursing from its mother. I can't count how many times I ended up swallowing seawater from excitement... (laughs) Even now, just remembering it brings back those emotions.
That said, we were very grateful to our guide, Mr. Nawata. While we were in the water, he constantly made sure we were safe as we swam around excitedly, sometimes diving to take pictures of the dolphins, taking pictures of us, and pulling us in the direction where the dolphins were likely to come...
The beautiful gradient of the sea color at the beach that Mr. Nawata recommended on the way back was also breathtaking.
There are many similar tours, but we all agreed that we were glad to have participated in Mr. Nawata's tour!
ゴルフ友達女3人組で11月30日に参加しました。
私ともう一人は初体験だったので、少し緊張してたのですが不安なく楽しむことができました。
この日はラッキーなことに、入江にイルカの群れが来てたので、移動することなく ずっとそこで シュノーケリングでき 何度も何度も イルカたちを見ました。
海の中はすごい透明で、群れで泳いでるイルカたちが 深く潜っていき、それから海面に上がってきて、目の前でジャンプしたり、と 大興奮でした。 追いつくはずもないのに、思わず夢中で追いかけてしまいます。
赤ちゃんイルカがお母さんのおっぱいを飲みながら泳いでいるのも見ました。
興奮して叫んで何度海水を飲んだことか・・(笑)
今思い出しても あの感動が甦ります。
それにしても ガイドの縄田さんにはお世話になりました。
海に入ってる時は、上記のように興奮して泳ぎ回ってる私達に絶えず気をつけてくれ、時には 潜ってイルカの写真をとったり、私達の写真をとってくれたり、イルカの来そうな方向に引っ張って行ってくれたり・・
帰りに連れて行ってくれた、縄田さんお薦めのビーチのグラデーションの美しい海の色も感動ものでした。
同じようなツアーはたくさんありますが、この縄田さんのツアーに参加してよかった!と全員一致しました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was looking forward to seeing the bright red lava flowing into the sea at Kilauea Volcano, but since the earthquake in March, the lava flow has stopped, and the red lava can only be seen from a helicopter. The cost is a bit high, but since it was a special trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I splurged and participated with my wife.
It was my first time in a helicopter, and I was a bit nervous, but the view from above was amazing. The volcanic rock, the red lava, and the flowing waterfalls were all incredibly satisfying.
キラウエア火山 真っ赤な溶岩が海に流れ落ちる様子を期待していましたが、3月の震災以降溶岩流出が止まり、赤い溶岩は ヘリコプターで上空からしか見えないとの事、費用は少々お高いが折角のハワイ島旅行、奮発して妻と参加しました。
ヘリは初めてでおっかなびっくりでしたが上空からの眺めは素晴らしく、火山の岩肌、赤い溶岩、滝の流れ 大変満足しました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Kate
Crew was friendly, snorkeling was great! The pictures on the site ring true to the experience had.
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Debra N. from Iowa
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is a first time visitor to the Big Island. The views were spectacular! Take many pictures in flight as the DVD of the flight does not capture everything you see and ask alot of questions about what you are seeing. For me, it was worth the money! The staff were great!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Kim McMahon
This was the most fun we had in Hawaii! We snorkeled and jumped off a 20' plus cliff! While snorkeling, about 100 spinner dolphins decided to join us and got close enough some people could touch them! Absolutely awesome!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 小春
We participated as a family of four, including our children (ages 4 and 2). The price is honestly high, but it was a valuable tour.
As of November 2011, the volcano was in a state of calm, so we couldn't see the flowing lava, but we were able to see red magma and smoke from the cracks in the earth. It was great to see the different landscapes of the island from the air, including near waterfalls, the ocean, and land with varying climates.
By the way, our original reservation date was canceled due to bad weather after checking in on-site. Since we had some flexibility in our schedule, we were able to change it to a later date and participate without any issues. If you make a reservation, I recommend booking for the first half of your arrival in Hawaii and setting aside an extra day as a backup.
I had hoped for a Japanese-speaking pilot for our weekday reservation, but unfortunately, the guidance was in English. Honestly, I didn't understand most of the explanations, but I enjoyed the scenery. If there had been a Japanese guide, I might have enjoyed it even more. That's the only disappointment.
夫婦+子ども(4歳、2歳)の4人で参加しました。
価格は正直高いですが、価値のあるツアーでした。
2011年11月現在は火山も小康状態ということで
流れる溶岩をみることはできませんでしたが、
大地の切れ目から見える赤いマグマ、煙をみることができ、
島内遊覧も滝の近くや海や陸、気候の違う大地を空からみることができて良かったです。
ちなみに、当初の予約日は天候不良のため、現地チェックイン後に催行中止になりました。
日程に余裕があったので、後日に変更して無事参加できました。
予約される場合は、ハワイ島到着日前半に予約をして
予備日を一日設けておくのをお勧めします。
平日予約で日本人パイロット希望でしたが、残念ながら英語案内でした。
正直説明はほとんどわかりませんでしたが、景色は楽しめました。
日本語ガイドだったらもっと楽しめたのかもしれませんね。
そこだけ残念です。
Thank you for participating in the helicopter tour of the Big Island with your family. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Big Island from the helicopter.
Regarding the Japanese-speaking pilot, please note that while we can take requests, we cannot guarantee it. We appreciate your understanding in case we are unable to accommodate your preference.
We hope to see you again on the Big Island.
Mahalo!
この度はハワイ島のヘリコプターツアーにご家族でご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ヘリコプターからの眺めならではのハワイ島の迫力のある景色をお楽しみいただけたようで大変嬉しく思っております。
日本語パイロットにつきましてはリクエストいただいても確約ではございません。ご希望に添えないこともございますのでご了承いただけると幸いです。
それではまたハワイ島にお越しください。
マハロ!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was surprised to find dolphins as soon as we went out to sea. Once we entered the water, I could hear the dolphins' calls, and I was deeply moved to see them swimming close by and in groups. On the way back, a mother and baby dolphin swam right next to our boat, allowing us to see wild dolphins up close.
Additionally, both the captain of the boat and the local Japanese guide were very kind, and we had a wonderful time.
海に出てすぐにイルカを見つけることが出来てびっくりしました。海に入るとイルカの鳴き声が聞こえ、自分の近くを泳いで行ったり、群れで泳いでいる姿を間近で見れたり、とっても感動しました。帰りも船のすぐ横を親子のイルカが一緒に泳いでいたりと本当にすぐ近くに野生のイルカを見ることが出来ます。
また船のキャプテンも現地日本人ガイドの方もとっても親切で、楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Wanda and Keith
This was an amazing Luau.. WOW! Can't say enough about it. The food was amazing, the entertainment, the entire night. We opted for preferred seating so we were escorted right in, greeted with a fresh flower lei and had our picture taken. That was just the start of a truly fantastic evening. It was held near the ocean at the King Kamehameha Hotel within view of the Ahuena Heiau. The Ahu'ena Heiau is the religious temple that served Kamehameha the Great when he returned to the Big Island in 1812. The show after dinner was spectacular, hard to describe with words.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/25 |
Reviewed by: tommy
I took medication in advance, but I ended up getting seasick and feeding the fish a lot. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the dolphins played with us, and I was satisfied to swim with them. Those who are used to the sea were diving and swimming together. For those who are not good at swimming, it might be a little scary at first, but there were two staff members supporting the six participants, so it was okay.
事前に薬を飲んだのですが、船酔いしてお魚にたくさんエサをあげてしまいました。。しかし、期待以上にイルカが一緒に遊んでくれて、イルカと泳げて満足です。海に慣れている方は潜って一緒に泳いでいました。泳ぎが得意でない方は、はじめ少し怖いかもしれませんが、参加者6人に対してスタッフが2名でサポートしてくれるので大丈夫でした。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/16 |
Reviewed by: しんのすけ
I was truly moved to see a manta ray up close like that! It came so close that it felt like it was about to touch my body, making it an unforgettable experience. Thank you very much.
あんなに近くでマンタを見れるなんて本当に感動しました!今にも身体に触りそうな所まできてくれて忘れられない体験になりました。ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Diana
This cruise was totally awesome! We were able to snorkel at three different locations and the marine life was great, saw turtles and lots of fish. On the way back we saw a huge pod of spinner dolphins. My husband and I had a fantastic time, will definitely do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I can't speak English, so the reconfirmation phone call was a hassle, but the activities were very enjoyable!
I got to glide at high speed and saw both dolphins and whales!
英語がしゃべれないから、リコンファームの電話が厄介ですが、アクティビティは非常に面白いですよ~
猛スピードで滑走、イルカもクジラも見れました~
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/12 |
Reviewed by: tamiyo
I participated in this for the first time in Hawaii.
There are various snorkeling tours, and I was really torn, but choosing the raft boat this time was a great decision!
We set off with about 10 guests and 2 guides!! Right from the start, the speed and excitement were incredible!!! We raced over the waves, and it was so refreshing☆
At first, I was a bit worried it might be scary, but once I got on, it was surprisingly stable. Even though the driver maneuvered quite roughly (which was part of the fun), it was more manageable than I expected. The boat tilting during turns and sudden stops was really enjoyable!
The other participants were travelers from Europe and Mexico, and they were all mature couples. I was a bit surprised to see people who looked to be in their 50s and 60s wearing swimsuits and joining such an exciting tour. It was really impressive how active they were! I think there's no need to worry about it being "scary" at all!
The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was truly beautiful, with clear water and lots of different kinds of fish! We had plenty of time, and the fruit we had during the break was delicious☆ On the way to and from the snorkeling spot, we encountered a pod of dolphins swimming right next to and below us, and we also visited lava caves… it was a tour filled with fun, and it went by in a flash!!
I highly recommend this activity for both first-timers to Hawaii and repeat visitors!!!! I definitely want to do it again in Hawaii☆★
初めてのハワイで参加しました。
シュノーケルツアーはいろいろあって、すごく迷いましたが、今回のラフトボートは大正解でした!
10名程度の客と2名のガイドで出発!!…直後からすごいスピード&迫力で大興奮!!!波の上を跳ねるように駆け抜けていって、とっても爽快でした☆
最初はちょっと怖いかなぁという心配もあったのですが、乗ってみたら意外な安定感で、運転手がけっこう荒い操縦をしても(楽しませるための演出ですが)思いのほか大丈夫でした。曲がるときや急ブレーキでボートが傾くのも、すごく楽しかった!
一緒に参加したのはヨーロッパやメキシコからの旅行者で、みんな熟年の夫婦の方ばかりでした。50~60歳以上と思われる方々が、水着を着てこんなエキサイティングなツアーに参加するなんて、本当にアクティブだなぁとちょっとビックリ。
それぐらいのツアーなので、「怖いかも」という心配はいらないと思います!
ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングは、本当に水がキレイでいろんな種類の魚がたくさん見れました!時間もたっぷりあって、休憩で食べたフルーツが美味しかった☆
シュノーケリングスポットへの往復の間には、イルカの群れがよってきてすぐ横や下を泳いだり、溶岩洞窟を見に行ったり…楽しみいっぱいで、あっという間の満足ツアーでした!!
ハワイが初めてという方にも、リピーターの方にも、超オススメのアクティビティです!!!!
私も是非またハワイで、もう一回行きたい☆★
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/11 |
Reviewed by: chiaki
It was difficult to catch up because the dolphins swam so fast, but when I stopped, they would come towards me instead... I could also hear the dolphins making their "quee-quee" sounds.
I was so focused on swimming with the dolphins that I completely forgot I was in the ocean, and I panicked a bit when it was time to get in. However, thanks to the wetsuit, I was able to float, so it wasn't a problem even though I'm not a very strong swimmer.
I discovered a stingray, and I was able to go snorkeling there too!
The boat ride to the spot was fast, and that alone was fun. The wind felt great~♪
I had a valuable experience! Thank you, Nawata-san!
泳ぎが速くて、追いつこうと泳ぐのが大変でしたが、
止まっていると、逆に向こうから向かってきてくれたり・・・
「キューキュー」とイルカの鳴声も聞くことができました。
イルカと泳げる事に頭がいっぱいで、「海」で泳ぐ事が頭になく、いざ海に入るという時慌ててしまいました。でもウェットスーツのおかげで浮いていられるので、泳ぎがそれ程得意でない私でも問題なかったです。
エイを発見して、そこでもシュノーヶリングすることもできました!
ポイントに行くまでのボートもスピードが出て、それだけでも楽しかったです。風が気持ち良かった~♪
貴重な経験が出来ました!縄田さん、お世話になりました!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
First, my mother, who was given a shell lei at the reception, looked very happy. In addition to the pleasure of dining outdoors while feeling the setting sun, we waited for the food to be prepared while observing the traditional Hawaiian oven, the imu, up close. We also experienced Hawaiian food culture, such as poi, and watched hula and Tahitian dances unfold right in front of us. It was all a first experience for my mother, and her eyes were sparkling with excitement. Even though she doesn't understand English, it seemed like she had a wonderful time, and I was really glad to see her enjoying it.
まず受付でシェルレイをかけてもらった母は大変嬉しそうにしていました。
野外で沈み行く夕日を感じながら食事をする気持ちよさに加え、ハワイ古来のオーブン「イム」を間近で見学しながら出来あがりを待ち、ポイなどのハワイの食文化にも触れ、目の前で繰り広げられるフラやタヒチアンの踊り、全てが初体験の母は目がキラキラしていました。英語が分からない母でもとても楽しんでくれたようで、その様子をそばでみれたのが嬉しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Kim & Steve
My husband and I loved this zipline adventure. We loved Hawaii but this just made the trip perfect. I had never done it before (my husband had) and to be honest I will a little bit scared but as soon as we started I had so much fun. Our guides were amazing. So fun, friendly and careful. We participated along with a family of 5 (3 children and their parents). They had so much fun too! I HIGHLY recommend everyone try this. The lines are safe, the views are spectacular and it will really make your vacation special!
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Tanya W
This trip was worth every penny and more. The guide, Garry, was knowledgeable and went beyond to find all the birds on our list and spent extra time helping all see them. Guide, John, knew every native plant I asked about growing among the beautiful lava path. The tour was like being part of a scene from an Indiana Jones movie. Will be back to do the other NWR ecotour since I loved it so much.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Tanya W
Overall, this was fun.The main guide was knowledgeable and really knew his constellations. One negative was they should have had the single guy sit by the guide and let my husband & I sit together.They both ended up yelling to each other across the aisle over me on the drive back.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/04 |
Reviewed by: teamringo
The photos on the website were exactly as they appeared. The seabed was densely covered with coral reefs, and there were plenty of fish. I visited other snorkeling points as well, but I felt that this spot had exceptionally high visibility, possibly due to the lack of sand being stirred up. The depth was not too deep, so I felt safe swimming. There was also a lot of time to swim freely. About an hour before lunch and several minutes after lunch. I was very satisfied. Above all, the BBQ for lunch was delicious! The meal was a hamburger buffet, where you could enjoy freshly grilled beef patties, fresh sliced tomatoes, onions, pickles, and more, all piled into buns as you liked. It was so delicious that I ended up eating two. The staff were very kind, and during the explanation of safety precautions, they provided a written document in Japanese, which made it easy to understand without any confusion. Thank you to all the staff. I highly recommend this to those who haven't participated yet.
HPに載っている写真のイメージそのままでした。
海底にはサンゴ礁がびっしり。魚もたくさん。
他のシュノーケルポイントにも行きましたが、ここのポイントは、砂の巻き上げがないせいか、透明度が非常に高いと感じました。深さも深くなく安心して泳ぐことが出来ました。
自由に泳ぐことが出来る時間も非常に多かったです。
昼食前に1時間程度、昼食後に数十分。大満足です。
何よりも、昼食のBBQの美味しい事!!
内容は、ハンバーガーブッフェで、
その場で網焼きされたビーフパティや、新鮮なスライストマト、オニオン、ピクルス等を好きなだけバンズに挟んで食すスタイル。あまりに美味しくて2つ食べてしまいました。
スタッフの方も大変優しくて、注意事項の説明の際には、
日本語の書面を渡して下さり、戸惑うことなく理解出来ました。
スタッフのみなさんありがとうございました。
そして、まだ参加されていない方には、オススメです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Danny Morgan
We enjoyed the trip and tour very much. Leo was very nice and very informing about all the sites.
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/27 |
Reviewed by: jun-co
When I came to the Big Island, I had decided to go for a dolphin swim, so I was really looking forward to it!
First, I was super excited to encounter a manta ray! Seeing it swim slowly underwater and looking at it head-on was truly impressive!
When the captain said, "Dolphins!" and pointed in that direction, dolphins jumped! I waited eagerly for the boat to stop… and then we went into the water! As I swam towards the sound of the dolphins, the underwater scene became so joyful when I spotted them! Everyone was swimming happily! I was lucky to see a mother dolphin with her baby too!
Even friends who were new to dolphin swimming enjoyed it a lot, thanks to our guide, Mr. Nawata, who taught us everything. Thank you!!
After getting off the boat, they took us to a beautiful white sand beach and recommended a delicious lunch spot. It was truly a fun experience.
If I come back to the Big Island, I definitely want to join this tour again.
Mr. Nawata, I look forward to it!
ハワイ島に来たらドルフィンスイムと決めていたので、
すっごく楽しみにしてました~♪
まず最初マンタに出会えて大興奮でした~!!
海の中ゆっくり泳ぐ姿と、真正面から見るマンタは
大迫力っ!
船長が「ドルフィーン!」と言う方向を見ると
イルカがジャンプ~!
ワクワクしながらボートが停泊するのを待ち…
海の中へ!
イルカの声が聞こえてくる方向へ泳ぎ、
イルカが見えてくると海の中がハッピーに~♪
皆、嬉しそうに泳いでるんですよ~♪
子連れのイルカもいてラッキーでした!
ドルフィンスイムが初めてのお友達も
ガイドの縄田さんが教えてくれたので、
とっても楽しめたそうです
ありがとうございます!!
ボートを降りた後も、
すっごい素敵な白砂ビーチに連れて行ってくれたり
美味しいランチの店を教えてくれたり
本当に楽しかったです。
またハワイ島に来たらぜひこのツアーに
参加したいです。
縄田さんその時はよろしくおねがいしま~す!
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
At first, I was scared because the manta rays were so close, but I got used to it!
I thought something was bumping into my face, and when I looked closely, it was a huge amount of plankton?! It was amazing!
Even though there were so many, the two manta rays quickly devoured them all!
The view of the sunset in front of the office is beautiful! ☆
マンタが近くてはじめは怖かったけど、慣れました!
顔にプツプツとなにかあたるなぁ~って思ってよく見たら大量のプランクトン?!?!すごかった~
大量にいたのに2匹のマンタがあっという間に食べ尽くしてしまいました~
事務所の前は、サンセットがきれいですよ~☆
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/21 |
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Thank you for participating in the submarine tour on the Big Island. We are very pleased to hear that your family was able to see the tropical fish that inhabit the Big Island. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the Japanese audio guide not being audible through the earphones on the day of the tour. There is a volume adjustment near the viewing point (submarine window) where you can increase the volume to hear the guide better, and we hope you can make use of that.
Additionally, the types of fish you can see vary depending on the sea conditions and the season. Even in the same location, you may encounter different species of fish and marine life, so we would love for you to join us again in the future.
Please come visit the Big Island again!
この度はハワイ島の潜水艦ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ハワイ島に生息する熱帯魚をご家族そろってご覧いただけたようで、非常に嬉しく思っております。
当日はイヤホンから日本語でのご案内が聞こえなかったとのことで誠に申し訳ございませんでした。イヤホンを挿すビューポイント(潜水艦の窓)の近くにボリュームを調整していただける箇所がございます。そちらを大きくしていただけるとご案内をお聞きいただけますのでご利用いただけると幸いです。
また、魚の種類に関してはその日の海の状況や季節などによってもご覧いただける魚の種類が異なります。同じ場所に潜っても違った種類の魚や生き物を見ていただけることも多くありますので、またの機会にご参加いただきたいと思います。
またハワイ島に遊びにいらしてください!