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6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

I was able to swim with dolphins! イルカと泳げました!

Reviewed by: ちーず

I swam with dolphins for three consecutive days!! On the first day, the dolphin was a bit shy, but I was able to swim with it♪ I was so excited to even meet a manta ray!!

ドルフィンスイム3日連続しましたー!!
初日のイルカちゃんは恥ずかしがり屋でしたが一緒に泳げました♪
なんと、マンタにも会えて大興奮でした!!

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Thank you very much for participating for three consecutive days, Cheese-san. It seems you were able to see manta rays as well. We are very pleased that the tour was fulfilling over the three days.

ちーずさん、3日連続でご参加くださり、誠にありがとうございました。マンタにも会えたのですね。三日間充実したツアーになったようで、弊社としても大変嬉しです。

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Packages: おすすめプラン(2015年3月31日まで)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/06/13
Activity Date: 2015/04/19

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>

There are lots of dolphins! イルカがいっぱい!

Reviewed by: はるか

We signed up as a couple.
We had the place to ourselves without overlapping with others!
It was super reassuring because someone who lives in Japan took us there✨
Above all, we got to see so many dolphins!
They were everywhere!
Afterward, they kindly recommended nearby restaurants, which was really nice (*^^*)
I want to go see the dolphins again!

夫婦で申し込みしました。
他の方と被らず、貸し切り!
日本に住んでみえた方が連れてってくださったのでめっちゃ安心でした✨
なにより、めちゃくちゃたくさんのイルカに会えました!
あっちにも、こっちにも!って。
終わったあとには近くのご飯屋さんとかも教えてもらってとっても親切でした(*^^*)
またイルカに会いに行きたい〜!

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Dear Haruka,
Thank you for using our tour services. Our tours have a very high repeat customer rate, and it seems that everyone is captivated by the dolphins. We have a Japanese guide available, so I believe those who may have concerns about the ocean can feel at ease. We can also provide local information, so please come back to visit us again. We look forward to seeing you!

はるかさま
弊社のツアーのご利用ありがとうございます。弊社のツアーはとてもリピーター率が高く、みなさまイルカの虜になっているようです。日本人ガイドがおりますので、海にご不安な方でも安心してご利用できるかと思います。地元の情報などもご提供できますので、ぜひまた遊びにいらして下さいね。お待ちしております。

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Packages: 現地集合プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/06/06
Activity Date: 2015/05/14

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

baby dolphin 赤ちゃんイルカ

Reviewed by: ぐうさん

The male guide, who is fluent in Japanese, was very kind and explained the highlights in detail. By the way, there were four passengers and one guide. We saw a lot of dolphins, and they came incredibly close, which was thrilling. There was also a pod with a baby dolphin, which was adorable. We could hear their calls and watched them jump and spin up close. In Kealakekua Bay, we saw eels and tropical fish, and there were also dolphins here, so we had plenty to see. The boat goes fast, so it can get cold if you're wet. It's a good idea to wear dry clothes over your swimsuit or wrap yourself in a bath towel.

日本語が堪能な男性ガイドさんはとても親切だし見処も丁寧に説明してくれた
ちなみに乗客4人でガイドは1人
イルカはたくさん見られたしものすごく近くまで寄ってきて感激した
赤ちゃんイルカを連れた群れもいて可愛かった
鳴き声も聞こえたしジャンプしたりくるくる回ったりしているのを間近で見れた
ケアラケクア湾ではウツボや熱帯魚を見たしここでもイルカの群がいて十分に見れた
船は高速なので濡れたままだと寒い
乾いた服を上からきるかバスタオルにくるまっていると良い

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Dear Gu-san,

Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Ian, our guide, is one of our elite guides, and we are also pleased to have been able to assist you during your tour.

It's wonderful to hear that the dolphins approached you; perhaps they were in a good mood and felt the joy from you and your group, wanting to swim together. Meeting baby dolphins, hearing their calls, and seeing them jump must have been a complete delight of the dolphin swim experience.

Kealakekua Bay is said to be the most beautiful snorkeling spot in Hawaii. Snorkeling while feeling the mana is truly a luxurious experience.

Thank you for your feedback regarding the bath towels. On cloudy days, wet swimsuits can feel chilly, so I hope you didn't catch a cold.

Please come visit the dolphins and Kona Ocean Experience again when you return to the Big Island. Mahalo Nui Loa!

ぐうさん様
この度は、弊社ツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございます。ガイドのイアンは、弊社精鋭ガイドの内の1名です。ぐうさん様のツアーのお手伝いをできましたこと、私たちも嬉しく存じます。
イルカ達が寄ってきてくれたとの事、きっと彼らの気分が良かったのか、ぐうさん様達から楽しい気分を感じて、一緒に泳ぎたかったのかもしれませんね。赤ちゃんイルカに会えて、鳴き声を聞き、ジャンプも見られたとの事、ドルフィンスイムの醍醐味を網羅されましたね。
ケアラケクア湾はハワイで1番綺麗と言われているシュノーケルスポットです。マナを感じながらシュノーケルをするなんて、とても贅沢な時間ですよね。
バスタオルについてのご指摘、有難うございます。曇りの日は、水着が濡れていると肌寒く感じる日もあります。お風邪を召しませんでしたか。
またハワイ島へお越しの際は、イルカ達、Kona Ocean Experienceに会いにいらしてくださいね。Mahalo Nui Loa!

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Posted on: 2015/06/02
Activity Date: 2015/05/30

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Great Adventure!

Reviewed by: John Griffin

We had a fantastic time riding with 'T' and Keanu. We've ridden several times on the Big Island and this was the most fun and interesting by far. We recommend it to everyone who visits!

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Packages: 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/06/01
Activity Date: 2015/05/29

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Great experience with tha manta rays, but service below expectations

Reviewed by: Riccardo

We went on moonlight snorkeling tour and saw four manta rays, two quite big, they are so graceful dancing in the water below the light and passing inches from our bodies without touching us and without any fear. This experience is one to be remembered for the lifetime.
Said that, the service given is below expectations.
Let's start from pricing, no reduced price for the one that is not going off board snorkeling.
We arrived on time for the check in and the boat wasn't in the water yet, due to a problem with the truck. Maybe the info on the tour had been already given to the other participants, but nothing more for us. I recieved the wet suit, even though there was no locker room to change, only the marina restrooms.
Anyhow the boat went in the water just in time to go onboard, no gangboard, assuming people is used to jump on and off board.
We went quite fast to the point where manta rays are usually seen, there was already another boat from a different charter, we stood just aside them.
Gear provided by them, good quality, no water entered during all the visit.
Just few basic rules, do not dive, do not touch them, do not kick them, lay horizontally and stay attached to the plastic board, which hosts lights to attract plancton.
As said at the beginning, the experience is really wonderful and makes me almost forget the service part.
Returning onboard, just a minute to remove the wet suit, get dry, have a glass of hot soup and go back as fast as possible to the harbour.
A formal and quick goodbye and that's it.
Overall you cannot miss the mant rays snorkeling experience, but consider also other service providers with respect to this one.

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We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the manta rays. If we receive a review that is less than 5 stars, we seek out ways in which we can make improvements. In your case, the areas in which you wish to see improvement are beyond our control. You are correct in that there are no locker room facilities. Honokohau Marina is operated and maintained by the State of Hawaii, who instead chooses to provide the public restroom facilities. You are also correct in that there is not a gang plank that is used to get onboard our boat. Like other companies in the harbor we tie up close against the dock, allowing you to step directly onto the boat from the dock. We charge the same price for the people who choose not to go into the water simply because that person still takes up a seat. We are limited by the U.S. Coast Guard as to how many passengers we can carry. We do offer discounts to children, local residents, military personnel, and for those returning to do additional tours with us.

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Packages: Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/31
Activity Date: 2015/05/30

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>

You can enjoy it even if you don't understand English. 英語が分からなくても楽しめる

Reviewed by: ヤジマタツロウ

On the fourth day of our stay on the Big Island, we participated in a tour. I was hesitant about the speedboat and the English tour, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.

In our tour, my wife and I were the only Japanese participants; the others were travelers from the mainland United States. The Americans were cheerful, and there was a lot of excitement among the staff and the guests, as well as among the guests themselves. My wife and I are not good at English, so we felt a bit out of place, but we were prepared for that, so it didn't bother us too much.

On the way to the bay, we were able to see not only dolphins but also a false killer whale (I couldn't understand the English name, so I looked it up after returning to Japan, and I think that's what it was), which was nice to see. The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was enjoyable because the terrain is better than at Kahalu'u Beach Park or Hanauma Bay on Oahu. There are some deep areas in the ocean, so my wife said she was scared in places where she couldn't touch the bottom, but they lent us a flotation device, so she was able to snorkel with peace of mind.

The view of the Big Island from the sea was also wonderful, and I believe this tour is worth participating in.

 ハワイ島滞在4日目に参加しました。
スピードボートと英語ツアーに尻込みしていましたが、十分楽しめました。

 私達が参加したツアーは、やはり日本人は私と妻だけ、他はアメリカ本土からの旅行者の方々でした。
 アメリカの人たちは陽気なので、スタッフとツアー客、ツアー客同士でかなり盛り上がってました。
 私と妻は英語がぜんぜん駄目なので、アウェイ感が強かったですが、元々覚悟していたのであまり気になりませんでした。
 湾に行く途中、イルカだけでなく、コビレゴンドウクジラ(英語が分からなく聞けなかったので、日本に帰ってから調べたので、多分そうだと思う)がゆっくり見られて、良かったです。
 ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングも、カハルウビーチパークやオアフ島のハナウマ湾よりも地形が良い為に楽しめました。海が深い場所もあるので、妻は足が付かないところは怖いと言っていましたが、浮き棒を貸してくれたので、安心してシュノーケリングをやってました。

 海から眺めるハワイ島の景色も素晴らしく、参加する価値のあるツアーだと思います。

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Packages: ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ>
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/28
Activity Date: 2015/05/22

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

Awesome Trip

Reviewed by: DJS

This is an amazing snorkeling adventure. The staff is very knowledgeable - very attentive - and everyone of them went out of their way to make this a memorable (and safe) experience for us. One of the guides brought up sea urchins and starfish for everyone to enjoy! Highly recommend!

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Packages: [2018] Sailing Catamaran from Waikoloa (3.5 hours)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/05/28
Activity Date: 2015/05/25

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

Pearl Harbor

Reviewed by: Emily Albera

We really enjoyed Ed, our guide, who was both entertaining and informative.The whole event was smooth and well organized. Thank you. We will recommend your service.

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Packages: Arizona, USS Missouri, City & Punchbowl Tour via Hawaiian Airlines
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/05/24
Activity Date: 2015/05/21

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

DO IT!

Reviewed by: Melissa

This was sooooo awesome! It was my first zipline. The company was very professional and courteous. The guides had samples of local foods in the area for us to try. They helped me with my GOPro (even though I had not rented it from them) and took still pictures for me. By the way, if you don't have a GoPro, rent it from them! It mounts right to the helmet and It is so worth it to have the video! The zips start out with a small practice line and build up to the big one. The whole tour wasn't too long or too short and the final zip was a lifetime adventure with a beautiful water fall in front of me on the way down! Just do this!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/05/22
Activity Date: 2015/05/15

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

Not so Great...

Reviewed by: shah

The crew was good and friendly. Despite informing them about our dietery restrictions a week before the cruise, they forgot to prepare any vegetarian food. The crew quickly threw together salad for us on board, but it was a lot of money for salad. The crews were friendly otherwise. good music...

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/19
Activity Date: 2015/05/10

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great Experience!!! Fun!!!

Reviewed by: shah

We had a great time. The guides, Jesse and Kevin, were great and informative. Eventhough we were first time snorkelers, they made us comfortable and we had great fun.

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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/19
Activity Date: 2015/05/10

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

I was able to swim with many dolphins! たくさんのイルカと泳げました!

Reviewed by: stokuhis

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter, so there were three of us. The boat was almost entirely private. Although my child was small, the guide was very attentive and took great care of her, which was a huge help. We had a very rare experience swimming close to dolphins and being surrounded by them. It was the best experience to swim with so many dolphins multiple times. The hospitality was excellent, as they even looked after my daughter when she got tired and fell asleep. Parents also enjoyed dolphin swimming and snorkeling to the fullest. I highly recommend it! One thing to note is that a tip for the captain is required when disembarking. It seems to be about 10% of the payment amount. I didn't have much cash on me, so I couldn't tip much... Please be aware of this. It would be helpful if such information was included at the reservation stage. The experience was fantastic!

5歳の娘と一緒に3人で参加しました。船は貸切状態でした。子供も小さかったのですがガイドさんが付きっ切りで面倒を見てくださりとても助かりました。イルカもすぐ近くで泳いだりイルカに囲まれたりととても貴重な体験ができました。何度も何度もたくさんのイルカと泳げて最高の体験でした。途中疲れて寝てしまった娘を見てくれたりとホスピタリティーも満点。親もドルフィンスイムとシュノーケリングを思う存分楽しめました。おすすめです!注意事項は、下船時に船長さんへのチップが必要なこと。支払料金の10%のようです。現金をあまり持ちわせていなかったのであまり払えませんでした。。。ご注意ください。できれば予約の段階でそのような記載があると助かります。体験は最高でした!

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Dear Stokuhis,

Thank you very much for participating in the Dolphin Swim & Kealakekua Bay Tour. It was a wonderful four hours spent with your lovely family, sharing time with your adorable daughter and kind parents, along with the captain. We place great importance on communication with each of our guests. Even after returning to Japan, we go out to sea every day with the feeling that we are connected to everyone through the dolphins. We look forward to reuniting with your daughter, who has grown a bit.

Thank you for your feedback regarding the tip for the captain. We will improve it promptly. Mahalo Nui Loa!!

stokuhis様
この度はドルフィンスイム&ケアラケクア湾ツアーにご参加くださり誠にありがとうございます。かわいい笑顔のお嬢様と、優しいご両親の素敵なファミリーとお時間を共有できて、キャプテンと共に楽しい4時間でした。私たちは、お客様一人ひとりとのコミュニケーションをを非常に大切に致しております。日本へお帰りになっても、イルカを通じて皆様と繋がっているという思いで、毎日海に出ております。少し大きくなられたお嬢様との再会を楽しみに致しております。
キャプテンへのチップへのご指摘ありがとうございます。早速改善いたします。Mahalo Nui Loa!!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/05/19
Activity Date: 2015/05/14

Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Awesome! Our favorite adventure from this vacation.

Reviewed by: Maren

This submarine cruise was amazing!! The crew was so friendly and our guide was funny. It was obvious everyone loved their job. Our guide was obviously an experienced diver because he knew so much about all the various fish we saw and had lots of great stories involving the different fish/coral.

The visibility was amazing the day we went. I think I took almost 200 pictures. We were so surprised when we saw 2 shipwrecks on the cruise. Such a fun bonus!

My husband is very outdoorsy and was a little whiny about doing the submarine over an actual snorkel day cruise. He loved the submarine and thought it was so much fun. We will definitely do it again when we're back.

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Packages: Kona Submarine
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/17
Activity Date: 2015/05/14

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>

Unique to the Big Island ビッグアイランドならでは

Reviewed by: mahalo-yoshi

I visit the Big Island of Hawaii every year. When you come here, be sure to enjoy it. You can have a more elevated experience than at a luau in Honolulu.

各年毎に訪れるハワイ島。ここにきたら是非楽しんでください。ホノルルでのルアウより、より崇高な体験ができますね。

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Dear mahalo-yoshi,
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Our desire to share the beauty of the culture and dance that can only be experienced on the Big Island is also part of our concept.
☆ We hope you will visit us every year! ☆
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to ensuring you have a great time.

mahalo-yoshi様
素敵なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございます。
ハワイ島だからこそお届けできる文化と踊りの素晴らしさをお届けしたいという想いは、私どものコンセプトでもあります。
☆是非、毎年お越し下さいませ☆
お楽しみいただけるようスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。

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Packages: おすすめプラン
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Posted on: 2015/05/12
Activity Date: 2013/06/20

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>

If you're going to take the same tour to see wild dolphins, 同じ野生のイルカを見るツアーにするなら

Reviewed by: ami-ami

We participated as a couple.
We chose this tour after seeing a feature on TV about the staff member Daisuke.

I usually don't give perfect scores, but to put it simply, choosing this tour was definitely the right decision. It became the best memory. It’s worth more than five stars.

When we entered the sea, Daisuke and Captain Nawata coordinated to predict the dolphins' path and guided us to the pod of dolphins.

We were able to swim with the dolphins several times during one dive. You can really swim close to them.

Even when searching for dolphins from the boat, they kept the conversation enjoyable, so I never felt bored.

If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I will definitely repeat this experience. Thank you so much, Nawata, Daisuke, and Yuko!

夫婦二人で参加しました。
TVでスタッフのダイスケさんの特集を見たのがきっかけで
このツアーにしました。

普段、評価で満点を付ける事はないのですが
結果を言えば、このツアーにして大正解でした。最高の想い出になりました。
星5個以上の価値があります

海に入るとダイスケさんと船上からキャプテンの縄田さんとの連携で
イルカの通り道を予測し、先回りをしてイルカの群れまで誘導してくれます

1度のダイブで数回、イルカと泳ぐ事ができました。
ホントに間近でイルカと泳げます。

船上からイルカを探す時も楽しい会話をしてくれるので
退屈しませんでした。

次回にハワイ島に行く機会があるなら絶対リピします。
縄田さん、ダイスケさん、ゆうこちゃん、本当にありがとうございました

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Dear ami-ami,

Thank you very much for participating in our dolphin swim tour the other day. We also appreciate you sharing such great photos.

We are truly delighted to hear you say it was "the best memory." Both Nawata and Daisuke are huge ocean and dolphin lovers, so I believe that passion comes through to our guests.

We will continue to strive for even better tours, so please do come and visit us again when you are in Hawaii Island. We look forward to seeing you! Aloha!

ami-amiさま
先日は弊社のドルフィンスイムツアーにご参加いただきまして、有難うございました。また、いい写真を載せていただき、有難うございます。
ami-amiさまに「最高の想い出」と言っていただき、本当にうれしいです。縄田もダイスケも大の海好き、イルカ好きですので、きっとお客様にも伝わるのだと思います。
より良いツアーを目指してこれからも精進して参りますので、ハワイ島にいらっしゃる際にはぜひまた会いにいらして下さいね。お待ちしております。アロハ!

  • イルカ人間、ダイスケさん最高でした。

  • ゆうこちゃんも笑顔の可愛いお嬢さんでした

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Packages: 送迎付きプラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/11
Activity Date: 2015/04/28

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>

It was a relaxed show. ゆったりとしたショーでした

Reviewed by: catslove

We were seated at 5 PM, and the actual show started around 7 PM. Until then, we enjoyed drinks, hula experiences, and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. The show featured not only hula but also dances from other islands like Samoa. Between the dances, there were talks and songs from the host, and I thought it might have been more enjoyable if I understood a bit more English. The time flowed leisurely, and depending on the seats, you might not be very close to the stage, so small children might get bored.

17時に着席し、実際にショーが始まるのは19時ごろからでした。それまでは、ドリンクやフラ体験、ハワイの伝統料理などを楽しみました。ショーでは、フラだけでなく、サモアなど、他の島のダンスもありました。ダンスの合間に司会者のトークや歌があり、もう少し英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかなと思います。時間もゆったりと流れますし、席によってはそれほどステージに近くないため、小さなお子様は飽きてしまうかもしれません。

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Dear catlove,

Thank you for visiting Island Breeze Luau. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed traditional Hawaiian cuisine and Polynesian dance.

We sincerely wish to overcome the language barrier. We will strive to have Japanese-speaking staff available as soon as possible and to ensure that children can enjoy themselves during the show.

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope you will visit us again when you come back to the Big Island. We look forward to welcoming you with Aloha, so that it can become a cherished memory.

catlove様
アイランドブリーズルアウにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。ハワイの伝統料理、ポリネシアンダンスをお楽しみいただけましたこと。
とても嬉しく思っております。
言葉の壁がどうしても拭いきれないこと・・・何とかしたいと願うばかりです。
できるだけ早く日本人スタッフの対応や、お子様がショーの時間でも楽しくお過ごしできるよう努めたいと思います。
貴重なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございました。
またハワイ島へお越しの際は、是非足をお運びくださいませ。大切な想い出になれるようAlohaを込めてお待ちしております。

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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Hilo zipline adventure

Reviewed by: Natascha

Great activity. Guides were good. Unfortunate about weather.

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Posted on: 2015/05/10
Activity Date: 2015/04/16

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

just book it!

Reviewed by: patrick

As a solo traveller from the UK it was a bit of a lucky dip as there are other providers of similar tours to this one.....worth every penny!our tour guide was Blake,he was very knowledgeable and friendly the sunset was truly amazing and the star gazing was fun and I learned alot about some of the stars..the telescopes was very good pieces of kit and we even saw the moon rising from the cloud horizon which was amazing too....we were very lucky with the weather conditions it wasn't windy at all,still a bit chilly on the summit tho..the parka jackets were good quality and clean....I could carry on,but gonna leave it here as amazing well worth it....one small note,the gloves supplied keep your hands warm but don't make it easy to take pictures on small cameras and mobile phones.

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Posted on: 2015/05/08
Activity Date: 2015/05/05

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Voyagers of the pacific

Reviewed by: William

This was an awesome experience. I think all who go to Hawaii need to see this!

  • Honeymoon!

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Posted on: 2015/05/04
Activity Date: 2015/05/01

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

Wonderful Tour and Tour Guide, Exceeded Expectations!

Reviewed by: Justine Z

It was my first vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii and I booked a full day circle tour with Wasabi Tours with my boyfriend, in order to get acquainted with the island's landscape and popular destinations. Our tour guide, Kala, was absolutely phenomenal! Not only did he show us all of the beautiful sights and landscapes that the island has to offer but he was also an encyclopedia of information! You could ask Kala almost anything about the island and he would almost certainly have the answer. Kala was a historian, a geographer, a geologist, a horticulturalist and even a sociologist all in one! He was a great story teller! Kala was also extremely hospitable, professional, warm, and inviting--right from the start to the end of the tour!Somehow he managed to keep enthusiastic for the 10+ hour long day. Kala mentioned he used to work in the high end resorts in the North Shore and you can really tell that he did, as he provides extremely professional service. He really went out of his way to make sure the guests were all getting the most out of the experience. When we learned the lava was really high in the Volcanoes National Park, Kala made a few separate attempts to return to the site, as the grounds were extremely steamy that particular day. He REALLY wanted us to see the lava, but it is so sad to say the weather did not cooperate that particular day despite Kala's greatest efforts. Despite this bad luck, we were fortunate enough to see all the other beautiful sites that Wasabi tours promises to take you! Finally, to top the day off, Kala knew how much I wanted to see some of the Hawaiian Honu (sea turtles), and he found me some of those as well! Overall, Wasabi Tours does a really great job preparing a fun and informative day for guests. Ultimately, a big thank you to Kala for keeping us entertained and showing us around the tropical paradise of Hawaii!

Mahalo!

Justine & Sam.

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Posted on: 2015/05/03
Activity Date: 2015/04/26

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>

Luau & Hula. Hawaiian Show ルアウ&フラ.ハワイアンショー

Reviewed by: ふくちょ

It was really great. I want to see it again. As expected, Hawaii has people from various countries, and it was fun.

If I could wish for something, I would have liked explanations in Japanese as well.

すごくよかった。また見たい。やはりハワイ、、いろんな国の人がいて、たのしかった。

よくを言えば日本語でも説明してほしかった。

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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>

A dolphin jumped right in front of me. イルカが目の前でジャンプしました

Reviewed by: ようこ

I felt lucky to have Daisuke as our guide. I was able to see dolphins right in front of me. When they jumped in front of me, it was very moving. Thank you, Daisuke. If I go to the Big Island again, I would like to request you.

ガイドのダイスケさんが担当してくださりラッキーと思いました。やはりイルカを目の前でみることができました。目の前でジャンプしたときは、とても感動しました。ダイスケさん、ありがとうございました。またハワイ島に行くことがあればお願いしたいです。

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Dear Yoko,

Thank you for using our tour service. Daisuke is a big dolphin lover, and it seems that the dolphins can sense that affection. The dolphins in Hawaii are very friendly and will entertain everyone. We hope you will come to meet the manta rays next time. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.

ようこさま

弊社のツアーのご利用、有難うございました。ダイスケは大のイルカ好きなので、イルカにもその思いが伝わっているようですね。ハワイ島のイルカはとてもフレンドリーで皆様を楽しませてくれます。ぜひ次回はマンタにも会いにいらして下さいね。スタッフ一同お待ちしております。

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Activity Date: 2014/07/14

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

AWESOME!!!!!!

Reviewed by: ZAPPONES

We had the best time! We would do it again for sure!!!

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Posted on: 2015/04/27
Activity Date: 2015/04/05

ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

It was amazing. 最高でした。

Reviewed by: メルちゃん

I wanted to go snorkeling, so I joined this tour. I was a bit worried because I brought my 85-year-old mother, but the cruise staff prepared various swimming equipment so that anyone, regardless of age, could enjoy themselves. My mother was able to see tropical fish and coral reefs for the first time without getting her face wet, and she was very moved. I felt it was worth bringing her along, and I'm really glad I participated. I was also concerned about seasickness, but it turned out to be completely fine. In fact, my husband took motion sickness medication and ended up feeling sleepy, and I later thought I shouldn't have given it to him. Anyway, the fun time passed in the blink of an eye, and I wished we could have enjoyed it a little longer.

シュノーケリングがやりたくて、このツアーにに参加しました。 ただ85歳の母を連れてなので、少し心配していましたが、年齢関係なく、楽しむ気があれば誰でも楽しめるように、クルーズのスタッフの方がたが、いろいろな水泳用具を用意してくださり、母も顔に水をつけずに、熱帯魚やサンゴ礁を初めて見ることができ、とても感激しておりました。 私も母を連れて行った甲斐があり、本当に参加して良かったです。 船酔いも心配しましたが、全く大丈夫でした。むしろ、主人は酔い止め薬を飲んで反対に眠くなってしまい、飲ませなければ良かったと後で思いました。 とにかく、楽しい時間があっという間に過ぎた感じで、もう少し楽しんでいたいぐらいでした。

  • こんな感じで、母も海の中を見れて楽しみました。

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Activity Date: 2015/04/03

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>

The best! ♪ 最高♪

Reviewed by: YUMIKO

On the day of the trip, the sky over Kealakekua Bay was cloudy, but the water temperature was not as cold as I expected, and I was lucky to swim in the clear sea with a large turtle, which made me very satisfied♪

Along the way, I also saw dolphins three times, which was exciting! They were doing spin jumps and were so cute.

The staff spoke English, but they were friendly and kind. I also received an instruction manual in Japanese.

Overall, ocean rafting was amazing♪

Even though we are in our 40s and 50s, we had a great time♪

You might want to bring motion sickness medication.

After snorkeling, as the reviews mentioned, my body got really cold, and I had to give up on the second snorkeling session. On the way back, the wind felt chilly, so I recommend that women wear a thick hoodie or windbreaker, or even layer up.

During rafting, the sun was strong, and the wind hit my eyes, so wearing sunglasses was definitely the right choice.

On the way back, the waves got particularly high, and the boat bounced quite a bit. It was fun in its own way, but it might be tough for those with back issues (this was also mentioned in the Japanese instruction manual).

We drove from the Marriott Hotel, and it was easy to find; it took less than 30 minutes.

This is a tour I highly recommend and would like to use again.

I will definitely use it next time.



当日、ケアラケクア湾方面は曇り空でしたが 水温は想像より冷たくなく、透明度の良い海でラッキーな事に、大きな亀とも一緒に泳げて満足でした♪ 

途中、イルカも3度見れてテンション↑スピンジャンプしたり可愛いかったです。

スタッフは英語ですが、愛想も良く優しかったです。日本語の説明書ももらえます。

とにかくオーシャンラフティング最高♪

40~50代の私達ですが、大盛り上がりでした♪

酔い止め薬は必須かも。

シュノーケル後、口コミどうり体が冷え切り、寒くて2回目のシュノーケルは断念。帰りは風が冷たく感じるので、女子は厚手のパーカーかウインドブレーカーを1枚と言わず重ね着をお薦めします。

ラフティング中、日差しが強く目にも風が強く当たるのでサングラスをかけてて正解でした。

帰りは特に波が高くなり、かなりボートが跳ねます。それはそれで楽しかったので最高でしたが、腰の悪い方は確かに キツイかも・・・(日本語の説明書にも記載してありましたが)

マリオットホテルからレンタカーで行きましたが、解りやすく30分も掛かりません。

また利用したいお薦めのツアーです。

次回、また利用します。





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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>

It's the best! 最高♪

Reviewed by: ミッキーママ

On the day of our visit, the sky over Kealakekua Bay was cloudy, but the water temperature was not as cold as I imagined, and I was lucky to swim with a large turtle in the clear sea, which was satisfying! Along the way, we also saw dolphins three times, which was exciting and adorable. The staff spoke English and were friendly and kind. We received an instruction manual in Japanese as well.

Overall, ocean rafting was amazing! Even though we are in our 40s and 50s, we had a blast! Motion sickness medication is a must. After snorkeling, my body got really cold, just as the reviews said, and I had to skip the second round. On the way back, the wind felt chilly, so I recommend that women wear a thick hoodie or windbreaker, or even layer up.

During rafting, the sun was strong, and the wind hit my eyes, so wearing sunglasses was definitely the right choice. On the way back, the waves got particularly high, and the boat bounced quite a bit. It was fun in its own way, but it might be tough for those with back issues (this was mentioned in the Japanese instruction manual as well).

We drove from the Marriott Hotel, and it was easy to find, taking less than 30 minutes. This is a tour I would definitely recommend and want to use again!

当日、ケアラケクア湾方面は曇り空でしたが水温は想像より冷たくなく、透明度の良い海でラッキーな事に大きな亀とも一緒に泳げて満足♪ 
途中、イルカも3度見れてテンション↑可愛いかったです。
スタッフは英語ですが愛想も良く優しかったです。日本語の説明書ももらえます。
とにかくオーシャンラフティング最高♪40~50代の私達ですが、大盛り上がりでした♪
酔い止め薬は必須です。シュノーケル後、口コミどうり体が冷え切り寒く2回目は断念。帰りは風が冷たく感じるので女子は厚手のパーカーかウインドブレーカーを1枚と言わず重ね着をお薦めします。
ラフティング中、日差しが強く目にも風が強く当たるのでサングラスをかけてて正解でした。
帰りは特に波が高くなり、かなりボートが跳ねます。それはそれで楽しかったので最高でしたが、腰の悪い方には確かに キツイかも・・・(日本語の説明書にも記載してありましたが)
マリオットホテルからレンタカーで行きましたが解りやすく30分も掛かりません。
また利用したいお薦めのツアーです。

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Posted on: 2015/04/23
Activity Date: 2015/04/20

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー  レジェンズ・オブ・ハワイ(ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジ)<日・火・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題>

It's good, but... 良いけど・・・

Reviewed by: ミッキーママ

Show: Overall, it was great. The female dancers were very graceful, and I was captivated by them. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand the host's jokes because I don't speak English, which was disappointing. The foreigners around me seemed to be enjoying it and laughing.

Food & Drinks: There were more options than I expected, and the food was quite tasty. The Mai Tai and Lava Flow were delicious. It was an all-you-can-drink, but since I can't drink much... I didn't really feel the benefits of the premium seats. I think it's perfectly fine to go early and get seats in the front row of the regular section. The show does pause several times before it gets dark. If you time it right around sunset, you can go to the left side of the stage near the fence, where you can see the ocean and take beautiful sunset photos through the palm trees!

ショー:全体的に良かったです。ダンサーの女性達がとても優雅で見惚れました。英語が解らなかったので、司会の方のジョークが理解出来ず、残念。周りの外人さん達はウケてて楽しそうでした。料理・ドリンク:想像より種類もあり、普通に美味しかったです。マイタイ・ラバフローが美味しかったです。飲み放題でしたが、そんなに飲めない方なので・・・。プレミアムシートのメリットは特に感じませんでした。早い時間に行って、普通席の前列をゲットでぜんぜん良いと思います。ショーは、暗くなるまでに何度か中断します。サンセットタイムで日の入りが近くなった頃を見計らい、ステージに向かって左側のフェンスの方まで行くと海が見え、ヤシの木越しの とても綺麗なサンセットの写真が撮れますよ♪

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Posted on: 2015/04/23
Activity Date: 2015/04/17

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>

Fun snorkeling even for beginners. 初めてでも楽しいシュノーケリング

Reviewed by: MISO

At 60 years old, my spouse and I participated. It was our first time snorkeling, and I was worried about our age, but we signed up after being encouraged by comments from those with experience. We were the only Japanese participants, but the staff and other participants were kind, so we managed even without understanding English.

We received a Japanese instruction manual in advance for the history and location, as well as how to use the snorkel and goggles, but we left without having time to read it. The snorkeling experience was sufficient with just a brief lesson from the instructor. Apparently, Kealakekua Bay is the best snorkeling spot on the Big Island, and there were so many types of fish and coral that we could have watched them forever. I was surprised by the size of the purple sea urchins and the black sea urchins. We were also able to see dolphins perfectly. The rafting on the military rubber boat was thrilling, and I was very satisfied. We made wonderful memories.

However, you really need to be careful about sunburn. Once you get on the rubber boat, you can't let go of the ropes, so it's essential to apply sunscreen all over your body before boarding. I forgot to apply it on the underside of my feet and ended up with a bad sunburn on my unprotected calves. I brought a cream-type sunscreen from Japan, but all the foreign participants were using spray sunscreen. There are super strong sprays with SPF 100 available, so I recommend buying sunscreen locally. It's a good idea to read the instructions, consider the time needed to apply sunscreen perfectly, and check in early. I would like to participate again when I come to the Big Island.

60歳、夫婦で参加しました。シュノーケリングは初めてだし年齢的にも心配しましたが、参加経験者のコメントに後押しされ申込しました。日本人は我々2人だけでしたが、スタッフも他の参加者の方々も親切にしてくれたので、英語はわからなくても何とかなりました。

歴史や場所について、シュノーケルやメガネの使い方は、日本語の説明書を事前にくれましたが、読む間もなく出発。シュノーケリングは、インストラクターのワンポイントレッスンだけでも十分でした。アラケクア湾はハワイ島で一番のシュノーケリングポイントらしいですが、魚も珊瑚も種類が多く、いつまで見ていても飽きません。ムラサキウニやバフンウニが大きいことにびっくり。イルカもバッチリ見ることができました。軍用ゴムボートでのラフティングもスリルがあり、大満足。楽しい思い出ができました。

しかし、日焼けには本当に注意が必要です。ゴムボートに乗ってからは、ロープから手を離せなくなるので、乗船前に日焼け止めを全身に塗ることが必須です。私は、足の裏側に塗り忘れ失敗しました。シュノーケリング中に、無防備だったふくらはぎがひどく日焼けしてしまいました。私の日焼け止めは日本から持参したクリームタイプですが、外国の参加者は皆さんスプレー式の日焼け止めを使っていました。SPF100という超強力スプレーもあるので、日焼け止めは現地で買うのがお薦めです。説明書を読み、日焼け止めを完璧に塗る時間を考え、早めにチェックインするのが良いですね。また、ハワイ島に来たら参加したいと思います。

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Posted on: 2015/04/21
Activity Date: 2015/04/13

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 became my best memory of the trip to Hawaii! ハワイ旅行一番の思い出になりました!

Reviewed by: 4人で参加

I wanted to show my 10-year-old daughter dolphins on the Big Island, so we joined this optional tour. We tried three times and encountered large groups of dolphins each time.

It was my first time snorkeling, but with the support of Daisuke and Yuko, I was able to challenge myself with confidence. We kept encountering groups of dolphins, and I was constantly amazed by the wild dolphins I was seeing for the first time. I became quite exhausted after the second round, and I apologize to the M family who joined us. (I'm sorry, M family...)

Honestly, I didn't expect to see so many dolphins, so I was truly moved! As a bonus, we were lucky enough to see whales before encountering the dolphins, making it a lucky day.

I chose this optional tour based on other people's experiences, and it was definitely the right choice! Daisuke's love for dolphins is really passionate and impressive.

Lastly, thank you to Taka for being a conversation partner for my mother. She didn't go snorkeling, but she said she could see a lot from the boat and had a great time.

Thank you so much!

ハワイ島で10歳の娘にイルカを見せてあげたいと思い、このオプショナルツアーに参加しました。3回トライして、3回とも沢山のイルカの群れに出会うことができました。
シュノーケリング初めてでしたが、ダイスケさん、ユウコさんのサポートで安心してチャレンジできました。次から次へとイルカの群れに遭遇し、初めて見る野生のイルカたちに感動しっぱなしでした。私は2回目終了後グロッキーになってしまい、一緒に参加していたMさん一家にはご迷惑おかけしました。(Mさん一家、すみません…)
正直こんなに沢山のイルカに出会えるとは思ってなかったので、ほんとに感動しました!
おまけに、イルカに遭遇する前にクジラの姿も見ることができて、ラッキーな一日でした。
他の方の体験談を参考にこのオプショナルツアーを選びましたが、大正解でした!ダイスケさんのイルカ愛、ほんとにアツくて、凄いです。
最後にタカさん、母の話し相手役、ありがとうございました。母は潜らなかったのですが、船上からでも沢山見えたようで、楽しかったと言ってました。
本当にありがとうございました。

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Thank you for your thoughtful comment. As mentioned in the title, it was the greatest reward for us to know that this trip to Hawaii became your most memorable experience. We are also glad to hear that your mother, who did not go into the ocean, enjoyed herself as well. Thank you very much. Please come back and visit us again!

ご丁寧なコメントを頂戴し、有難うございました。 タイトルにあります様に、今回のハワイ旅行での1番の思い出にして頂けた、というのが我々としては何よりの
ご褒美となりました。海にお入りにならなかったお母様も楽しんで頂けたのも何よりでございます。本当に有難うございました。又、皆様で遊びにいらして下さいね。

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Packages: 送迎付きプラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/18
Activity Date: 2015/03/30

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Tracy

Food was tasty but not hot enough. Mai Tai drinks were excellent.

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/17
Activity Date: 2015/04/12
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