All Reviews for Kailua-Kona

I signed up for a honeymoon. I had researched the temperature in advance, so I brought my Uniqlo Ultra Light Down and fleece. This tour provides jackets suitable for skiing, which is a big help, but I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold bring their own, like I did. The scenery is absolutely wonderful. The sight of the sunset reflecting on the sea of clouds and the starry sky are unique to this kind of tour.

ハネムーンにて申し込みしました。事前に気温について調べていたので、ユニクロのウルトラライトダウンとフリースを持参。こちらのツアーはスキー用のような上着を貸して頂けて大半助かりますが、寒がりの人はそれだけではなく私のように持参することをお勧めします。景色は素晴らしいにつきます。サンセットが雲海に映る光景も、満天の星空も、こうしたツアーならではです。

The pickup in Oita was a bit late, but they contacted me properly. The weather was nice, and I was able to see manta rays. The guide was kind, and it was a lot of fun. If I could wish for something, it would be that it was a bit cheaper, but that might be difficult...

大分迎えが遅れましたがきちんと連絡はくれました。天気が良くてマンタも見られ、
ガイドさんも親切で楽しかった
です。欲を言えばもう少し安いと嬉しいですが難しいかな。。。

As soon as we set off, we met a turtle, and within ten minutes, we dove at a point filled with dolphins both to the side and directly below us, which was quite an adrenaline rush. When I turned to the side, a mother and baby dolphin swam by slowly, as if saying, "Hello." Our guide, Dai-chan, advised us in the car that it’s good to be aware with our "third eye," which made the experience feel quite mystical with the dolphins. I would love to experience this again in Kona.

出発して、すぐに亀さんに会い、１０分もしないうちにポイントでダイブ、横も、真下もいるかだらけで、かなりアドレナリンでました。ふと横を向いたら、親子のイルカさんが、「こんにちは」と言ってくれてるような視線でゆっくりと泳いでいきました。ガイドのダイちゃんが、第三の目で意識するといいですよと、迎えの車のなかでアドバイスをくれたので、なんだか、不思議な気分をイルカさんと過ごした感じです。また、コナで体験したいです。

This was my third time participating, and it was still a beautiful and amazing experience. I highly recommend Masashi Nature School because they take a lot of photos for you.

3回目の参加でしたが、やっぱりキレイで最高の体験が出来ました。
マサシネイチャースクールは、写真をたくさん撮ってもらえるのでオススメです。

On November 12, I participated in a sunset and stargazing tour. After arriving on the Big Island, I was worried about whether I would be able to see the sunset and the stars due to the clouds, but the person at the UCC Coffee Farm I visited in the morning told me that this is typical for the Big Island. It’s sunny in the morning and clouds come in the afternoon, bringing rain. Speaking of which, a rainbow appeared right after I arrived on the Big Island. The sunset and stargazing depend on luck... The guide who picked me and my daughter up from the hotel was a young boy named Ha-kun. However, during the 30-minute drive to the next hotel, he talked to us about the Big Island and the scenery we could see, keeping us entertained until the end of the tour when we got out of the car.

I had never been at such a high altitude of 4,200 meters, so I was concerned about my physical condition, but that worry was unnecessary. We had plenty of time to rest at the Onizuka Visitor Center, allowing us to challenge the summit. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly moving. Initially, there were many clouds during the stargazing, and I couldn't see the Milky Way clearly, but within a few minutes, the clouds cleared, revealing a breathtaking starry sky that I had never seen before. Of course, the Milky Way was also clearly visible. The explanations about the stars and constellations were excellent.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Big Island! It’s perfect for refreshing both your mind and body!

11月12日　夕日と星空観測ツアーに参加しました。　ハワイ島へ着いてから雲が多くて　夕日も星空も見えるのか心配でしたが、午前中に行ったUCC コーヒー・農園の人にハワイ島はいつもこんな感じです。　午前は晴れて　午後は雲が出てきて雨が降る。そう言えばハワイ島に着いてすぐ　虹が出てました。　夕日も星空も運次第って・・・　ホテルに迎えに来てくれたガイﾄﾞはyoungboyの　葉くんでした。でも次のホテルまで30分ほど私と娘にハワイ島の説明やら見える景色を色々話をしてくれて　話上手はツアー最後　車を降りるまで飽きさせない　葉くんでした。
4200mの高さまで行ったことがなかったので　体調が不安でしたが　それも心配無用でした。オニズカビジターセンターで充分休憩が取れて　山頂に挑むことができました。　雲海に沈む夕日は超感動的でした。　その後の星空も最初は雲が多くて　天の川がきれいに見られなかったけど　数分で雲がなくなり　見たことがない星空がこれまた感動的でした。　もちろん天の川もはっきり見えました。星や星座の説明も最高でした。
ハワイ島へ行かれる方は是非このツアーお薦めします!　心と体のリフレッシュに最高です!

I'm sorry for the late post, but on October 30, I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour! Since I was traveling alone, I was a bit nervous, but thanks to our guide, Macchan, I had an amazing time! We joined up with the group led by Konnchan, and off we went! The bento we had along the way and the cocoa were incredibly delicious (-´∀`-).

The sunset was so mystical! Gradually, the surroundings changed from sunset colors to darkness... I will never forget that view! And then, the starlit sky!! It was absolutely incredible! Macchan provided a fun explanation of the constellations♪

What I really liked about this tour was how kind both Macchan and Konnchan were! I wasn't able to use my DSLR well at all, but they helped with all the detailed settings for everyone’s cameras and took lots of photos for us (´｡✪ω✪｡｀).

I highly recommend this tour to anyone going to the Big Island! In fact, I want more people to experience this sunset and stargazing! Everyone should definitely go to the Big Island!! It would be a waste to die without seeing such a wonderful view!! Thank you so much, Macchan and Konnchan (-´∀`-).

投稿遅くなりましたが、10月30日に、サンセットと星空ツアーに参加しました！一人旅だったのでドキドキでしたが、ガイドのまっちゃんのおかげですごく楽しめました！ガイドこんちゃんグループとも合流して、いざ出発！途中で食べたお弁当もココアもめちゃ美味しかった(-´∀`-)
そして、サンセットはすごい神秘的！だんだんあたりが夕陽色から闇へ...あの景色は一生忘れない！そしてそして！星空が！！もうやばすぎでした！まっちゃんの面白星座解説つき♪
で、このツアーでいいなと思ったのが、まっちゃんもこんちゃんもめちゃくちゃ親切！一眼レフ全然使いこなせてなかったのですが、細かい設定を希望する人のカメラ全部してくれて、写真いっぱいとってくれました(´｡✪ω✪｡｀)
このツアーは、ハワイ島にいく人にはぜひ参加してほしい！というか、もっとたくさんの人にこのサンセットと星空をみてほしい！みんなハワイ島にいくべし！！こんな素敵な景色見ずに死ぬのはもったいない！！まっちゃんこんちゃん本当にありがとー(-´∀`-)

The explanation of the stars was also very thorough. The sunrise from the summit was a bit cloudy due to the weather, but it was moving. However, it is extremely cold at the summit.

星の説明も丁寧にして頂けました。
山頂からの朝日は天気があまり良くなくて曇ってましたが、感動しました。
ただ山頂はものすごく寒いのです。

I don't consider myself to be an older person (laughs), but even after turning 60, we had a great time.
We had plenty of time, and they lent us warm clothing, so we had no worries at all.
The beauty of the starry sky was amazing! The explanations were clear and interesting. It was outstanding.
I definitely want to go again in a different season to see a different night sky.

自分では年配者とは思っていないですが（笑)還暦を過ぎた我々でもしっかり楽しめました。
時間的な余裕もあり、防寒具も貸していただき、何の心配もありません。
星空の綺麗だったこと！素晴らしかった。その説明のわかりやすさ、面白さ。抜群でした。
ぜひまた違う季節に、違う夜空を見に行きたいと思いいます。

On November 12, I participated in a sunset and stargazing tour. After arriving on the Big Island, I was worried about whether I would be able to see the sunset and the starry sky due to the clouds, but the person at the UCC Coffee Farm I visited in the morning told me that this is typical for the Big Island. It’s sunny in the morning and clouds come in the afternoon, bringing rain. Speaking of which, a rainbow appeared right after I arrived on the Big Island. The sunset and stargazing depend on luck... The guide who picked me and my daughter up at the hotel was a young boy named Ha-kun. However, during the 30-minute drive to the next hotel, he talked to us about the Big Island and the scenery we could see, keeping us entertained until the end of the tour when we got out of the car.

I had never been at such a high altitude of 4,200 meters, so I was concerned about my health, but that turned out to be unnecessary. We had plenty of time to rest at the Onizuka Visitor Center, which allowed us to tackle the summit. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly moving. Initially, the stargazing was hindered by clouds, and I couldn’t see the Milky Way clearly, but within a few minutes, the clouds cleared, revealing a breathtaking starry sky that I had never seen before. Of course, the Milky Way was also clearly visible. The explanations about the stars and constellations were excellent.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Big Island! It’s perfect for refreshing both the mind and body!

11月12日　夕日と星空観測ツアーに参加しました。　ハワイ島へ着いてから雲が多くて　夕日も星空も見えるのか心配でしたが、午前中に行ったUCC コーヒー・農園の人にハワイ島はいつもこんな感じです。　午前は晴れて　午後は雲が出てきて雨が降る。そう言えばハワイ島に着いてすぐ　虹が出てました。　夕日も星空も運次第って・・・　ホテルに迎えに来てくれたガイﾄﾞはyoungboyの　葉くんでした。でも次のホテルまで30分ほど私と娘にハワイ島の説明やら見える景色を色々話をしてくれて　話上手はツアー最後　車を降りるまで飽きさせない　葉くんでした。
4200mの高さまで行ったことがなかったので　体調が不安でしたが　それも心配無用でした。オニズカビジターセンターで充分休憩が取れて　山頂に挑むことができました。　雲海に沈む夕日は超感動的でした。　その後の星空も最初は雲が多くて　天の川がきれいに見られなかったけど　数分で雲がなくなり　見たことがない星空がこれまた感動的でした。　もちろん天の川もはっきり見えました。星や星座の説明も最高でした。
ハワイ島へ行かれる方は是非このツアーお薦めします!　心と体のリフレッシュに最高です!

It took quite a while to climb, and we returned late at night, but it was a satisfying tour. This company also provided a lecture on cameras, and I was able to take beautiful photos.

結構登るまで時間がかかり、帰りも深夜でしたが満足なツアーでした。この会社のみカメラ等のレクチャーもしていただき綺麗な写真がとれました。

I participated in a dolphin tour for the first time. The weather was great, and on the day we joined, we were able to see so many dolphins in just one dive. A mother and baby dolphin swam right in front of us, and they were so cute.

There were so many dolphins that I didn't know where to look; it was really busy (laughs). I was so moved by the number of dolphins, even more than I expected.

After the tour, we were given information about a beach where we could see sea turtles, and we were able to meet them safely, making up for last year's experience. Thank you very much!

We participated as a group of three, and all three of us said we want to join again. It was a very satisfying tour, and I'm really glad we participated. Thank you for your great support, Mr. Nawata and Mr. Daisuke. Thank you!

初めてイルカツアーに参加しました。
天候にも恵まれ、私たちが参加した日は一回のダイブで本当にたくさんのイルカに会う事ができました。目の前をイルカの親子が通ったり、本当に可愛かったです。
あまりにたくさんのイルカがいたので、どっちを見たらいいのか、すごく忙しかったです（笑）。予想以上のイルカにすごく感動しました。
ツアーが終わってからも、ウミガメに会えるビーチを教えていただき、無事ウミガメにも会え、去年のリベンジができました。ありがとうございました！
今回３人で参加させていただいたのですが、３人ともまた参加したいねと言うくらい、
大満足のツアーで、本当に参加してよかったです。
縄田さん、ダイスケさん、大変お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a tour for my honeymoon. A wonderful guide who cares about dolphins and the ocean took us accurately to the dolphin point. I was truly moved to see wild dolphins up close! It was reassuring even for those who aren't great swimmers! I would love to join again! Also, the restaurant and the point where we could see sea turtles, which the guide recommended, were fantastic. Thank you very much!

ハネムーンでツアーに参加させていただきました。イルカと海を大切にしている素敵なガイドさんがイルカのポイントまで的確に連れて行ってくれました。自然のイルカを間近で見られて本当に感動しました！泳ぎが得意じゃなくても安心でした！また参加したいです！そして、ガイドさんに教えていただいたレストランと海ガメが見れるポイントも素晴らしかったです。ありがとうございました！

Since I was a child, I dreamed of swimming with wild dolphins, and that dream came true on the Big Island of Hawaii!!!!

When Daisuke said, "I think you'll meet them soon today," I was so excited that I felt like jumping up right there. Since they are wild dolphins, I knew that whether I would actually see them was uncertain, but still, I was filled with the desire to meet them.

It had been a long time since I last snorkeled, and I was a bit anxious about whether I could breathe properly underwater. When I first entered the sea, I felt a bit flustered, but once I felt the reassurance of Daisuke being right beside me and providing solid support, all my fear and anxiety quickly disappeared.

And soon after we got into the water, we encountered dolphins!!! I was so excited to see the dolphins swimming slowly. I couldn't help but tense up. However, Daisuke told me that the most important thing was to completely relax, so from the second half of our time, I swam with the dolphins multiple times, feeling relaxed and at ease.

Of course, since they are wild dolphins, their swimming speed varies at different times. But I think that’s part of the fun of being with wild dolphins.

Anyway, the dolphins are just too cute. I could even hear the sound of dolphins "quee-quee" underwater. It was so moving!!!!

Above all, I was amazed by Daisuke's incredible ability to love and understand dolphins, catching their presence even when they were out of sight. When he said, "Get ready to enter the water," we were able to encounter dolphins just as he said. It felt like magic.

It seemed like Daisuke could really communicate with the dolphins, as they always came close to him and danced together. I realized that love truly gets conveyed. The dolphins looked like they were having fun swimming with Daisuke, and of course, he radiated happiness. And we participants felt it too. It was a space filled with love and happiness. I felt the healing power of the dolphins deeply, and Daisuke's aura naturally energized me. When we got out of the water, I felt warm-hearted thanks to the captain's kindness in helping us up from the boat. It was a tour filled with laughter and excitement.

In the end, we encountered a scene where the captain quickly spotted a boat that had engine trouble and called out to help with the rescue. Daisuke's words, "It's normal to help each other in times of trouble," reminded me of something so obvious yet so important. I am filled with gratitude that we were able to meet so many dolphins thanks to guides like Daisuke and the captain.

I want to refer to the method Daisuke taught me for surely realizing dreams and continue to pursue my dreams one by one. I hope to swim with the dolphins again someday under Daisuke's guidance.

Thank you so much, Daisuke, the captain, and all the participants who shared such a happy time with me!

I wholeheartedly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to swim with dolphins on the Big Island!

小さい頃から、野生のイルカと泳ぎたいと夢をみていたけど、
ハワイ島で、その夢が叶いました！！！！

ダイスケさんから、「今日はすぐに出会えると思うよ～」と言われた時、
もう嬉しくてその場で飛び上がりそうに。
野生のイルカだから、本当に会えるかはその時にしか分からないというのは
念頭に置きながらも、でもやっぱり、会いたい気持でいっぱい。

シュノーケリングは小さいころやった以来で、
海の中で呼吸ちゃんと出来るかなぁという不安で、最初海に入った時は
ちょっと焦り気味だったんだけど、ダイスケさんがそばにいてくれて、しっかり
フォローしてくれる安心感を感じてからは、怖さや不安なんてすぐに吹っ飛んでいました。

そして、海に出てから早々にイルカと遭遇！！！
ゆっくりと泳いでくれるイルカたちに、もう興奮MAX。
つい力がはいっちゃう。
でも、ダイスケさんに一番大切なことは、力を完全に抜くことだと言われたので、
後半からは、力を抜きリラックスした気持でイルカと何回も一緒に泳ぎました。

当然、野生のイルカ達なので、泳ぐスピードはその時々違う。
でも、だからこそ野生のイルカなんだなぁと感じれることも楽しさの１つな気がします。

とにかく、イルカちゃん可愛すぎる～。
ちゃんと海の中で、「キューキュー」と泣くイルカの声も聞こえます。
感動！！！！

そして、何よりイルカを愛し、イルカのことを知り尽くし、
姿が見えないのにイルカの存在をすぐにキャッチするダイスケさんの凄さに圧巻。
はい、海に入る準備して～と言われて入るとダイスケさんの言った通りに
イルカに遭遇することができる。もう魔法にかかったみたい。

ダイスケさん、本当にイルカと会話出来るみたいで、ダイスケさんのそばにはいつも
イルカが寄ってきて、一緒にダンス♪
愛する心は、ちゃんと伝わるんだなぁと実感しました。
イルカちゃんも、ダイスケさんと泳げて楽しそう♪ダイスケさんももちろん
HAPPYオーラ全開♪そして私たち参加者も。
愛とHAPPYしかない空間。
イルカの癒し力を心から感じ、ダイスケさんのオーラに自然とこっちまで元気になって、
海からあがる時、船上から手を伸ばしてあがるの手助けしてくれるキャプテンの優しさに
心が温かくなり、もうずっと笑いっぱなし、興奮しっぱなしのツアーでした。

最後、エンジントラブルで海の上で動けなくなった船をキャプテンがすかさず見つけて、
声を掛け、救助活動といった場面にも遭遇。
ダイスケさんの「困った時は助け合うのが普通だからね」といった言葉に、
当たり前の事なんだけど、再度その大切なことを再認識させられました。
こういうキャプテンや、ダイスケさんがガイドしてくれるツアーだから、
今回たくさんのイルカちゃんたちに出会えたんだろうなぁと感謝の気持でいっぱいです。

ダイスケさんが教えてくれた、夢を確実に叶えていく方法を参考に、
これからも１つ１つ夢を追っていきたいなぁと思います。
またいつか、ダイスケさんのガイドのもと、イルカちゃんたちと泳ぎたいな。

ダイスケさん、キャプテン、そして一緒にHAPPYな時間を共有させて頂いた参加者の方、
最高に幸せな時間をありがとうございました！！！！

ハワイ島でイルカと泳ぎたい方には、心からおすすめのツアーです☆

The location was beautiful at Captain Cook. I enjoyed the kayaking. However, I was not too impressed with the tour guide. My daughter and I were the only people on the tour. The female tour guide lacked in friendliness and almost seemed irritated at the beginning and the end of the tour. She also complained a lot about men and her personal life.

Good food, great entertainment, weather was perfect. We all had a great time.

I decided to join the tour at the last minute, and it was an incredibly satisfying experience. The sea of clouds and sunset from near the summit, along with the starry sky, were breathtaking. We even got to see shooting stars. The natural beauty was, of course, stunning, but what really stood out was our guide, Macchan (Matsuzaki), with his cheerful personality and attentiveness. Additionally, the warm, separate-type winter clothing, gloves, hat, delicious bento, tasty miso soup, and the sweet cookies with tea provided were all top-notch, which I believe is thanks to Masashi Nature School.

Overall, I highly recommend it!

急遽参加申し込みを決めたのですが、大満足なツアーでした。頂上付近から見る雲海と夕日、満天の星空。流星まで見られました。自然が美しかったのはもちろんですが、ガイドを務めてくれた、まっちゃん（まつざきさん）の明るい人柄と気配りがとてもよかったです。また、上下セパレートタイプの暖かい防寒着、手袋、帽子、お弁当と美味しいお味噌汁、おやつに出してくれた紅茶に甘いクッキーなど、いたれりつくせりで、それは、マサシネイチャースクールだからだと思います。
とにかく、オススメです‼︎

Checking in, having our picture taken, getting into and out of the submarine was so easy. The staff was great and very knowledgeable. Can't wait to do it again. We every saw a shark. Very cool.

I went on the night of the day I arrived in Hawaii Island after transferring from Kansai to Tokyo.
I was tired from the long journey and couldn't fight off my sleepiness, so I regretfully had to give up halfway through and couldn't see it until the end (>_<). It was disappointing (>_<).

However, the performances by the dancers and the band were wonderful and great (^_^).

The whole roasted pig was also amazing.

If the food had been a bit more substantial, it would have been even better, so I gave this rating.

関西から東京乗り継ぎ、オアフ→ハワイ島に到着した日の夜に行きました。
長旅で疲れてしまって、眠気に勝てず途中で断念、失礼ながら最後まで見られず(>_<)残念でした(>_<)

でも、ダンサー、バンドの方のパフォーマンスも素晴らしくて良かったです(^_^)

豚の丸焼きもすごかったです。

食事がもう少し充実していれば尚良かったので、この評価にさせていただきました。

We gathered at the meeting point in the evening! The location provided after checking into the hotel was a bit unclear, and I ended up being slightly late. However, when I contacted the tour company, they responded kindly.

Upon arriving at the meeting point, I met the staff and other participants of the tour for the first time. There were not only Japanese people but also participants from overseas, and we chatted as we set off on the boat. I was excited to hear from the staff that if we spotted a manta ray for the first time and took a picture, we could name it!

Surprisingly, as we moved quickly, we witnessed a large sun setting over the ocean! While enjoying drinks, we gradually approached the sun as it sank into the sea, and we were able to take our time watching the sunset and capturing photos from the boat.

After it got dark, we all entered the water and encountered manta rays! I was able to swim closely with a large manta ray! I took pictures of the manta ray with my digital camera. On the way back, we enjoyed light snacks and had fun chatting with the staff and other participants, savoring the experience of the manta rays. It was a wonderful experience unique to the Big Island that I couldn't have in my daily life!!!

夕方に現地に集合！ホテルチェックイン後に連絡した際に教えてもらった集合場所がややわかりにくく、迷い集合時間を少し過ぎてしまいました。しかし、ツアー会社へ連絡すると、丁寧に対応していただきました。

現地へ集合すると、スタッフの方、一緒にツアーに行く人と初対面しました。日本人だけではなく、海外の方も参加しており、いろいろ話をしながら、船で出発しました。スタッフさんから、はじめてマンタを
見つけ写真を撮ると名前をつけることができるという話を聞きながらわくわくして向かいました！

意外にも早いスピードの中、進んで行くと、大きな太陽が海に沈むところ！ドリンクを飲みながら、徐々に海に近付いていく太陽、船の上でじっくり日の入を見て、写真を撮ったりすることができました。
その後は暗くなってから、みんなで海に入り、マンタと遭遇！大きいマンタとじっくり泳ぐことができました！持参したデシタルカメラで、マンタの
写真を撮ることができました。帰りは軽食をいただき、マンタの余韻を残しながらスタッフの方やツアーに参加してる他の方たちと楽しく話して帰りました。
日常ではできない、ハワイ島ならではの楽しい経験ができました！！！

On October 12th, I went on an adventure aboard the Captain Zodiac. The weather was incredibly nice, hot, and the sun was strong, but as a result, the sea and sky were beautifully clear and blue. Aside from us, there were two couples of foreign tourists, and everyone was friendly, creating a cheerful atmosphere from the moment we set off.

First, we headed out to sea at an amazing speed that made me feel like we might be blown away. Suddenly, we stopped in the middle of the deep blue sea, and the captain said, "Everyone, feel free to jump into the water," as he lowered the ladder. Everyone joyfully jumped into the sea. My husband dove in headfirst. I was a bit taken aback and stayed on the boat. Soon everyone returned, but when the captain asked, "Is there anyone who has any regrets?" one man pointed at me and joked, "She hasn't gone into the water!" I laughed and said, "Oh, I'm a little scared!" and everyone laughed along with me.

After that, we went snorkeling at the Captain Cook monument. The water was very clear, and we were able to see so many fish. Right nearby, there were many wild dolphins swimming, coming close to the boat, suddenly jumping, and swimming at incredible speeds; they were so cute. On the boat, we enjoyed sandwiches, fruits, and snacks while chatting happily, and we had a wonderful time. I thoroughly enjoyed the waters of Hawaii.

10月12日キャプテンソディアック号のアドベンチャーに行ってきました。天気は良すぎるくらいに良くて、暑くて日差しも強かったですが、その分海と空は真っ青に澄み切って綺麗でした。私達以外は外国人のご夫婦が2組でしたが、みなさん気さくで、出発した時から和気あいあいとした雰囲気でした。まずは吹っ飛ばされるのではと思うぐらいの物凄いスピードで沖に向かいました。そして突然どこまでも深く青い海のど真ん中で停止し、キャプテンが「みなさん好きなように海に入って下さい」と言って梯子を下ろしました。みんな喜んで海に飛び込んでいきます。主人も頭から飛び込みをしていました。私は少々面食らってしまい、船の上に留まっていました。すぐにみなさん戻って来ましたが、キャプテンが「みなさん思い残すことはない？」と質問すると、一人の男性が私を指さし「彼女が海に入っていない！」と冗談を言いました。私は「え～、ちょっと怖くって！」と言って笑ってごまかすと、みんなも一緒に笑っていました。その後はキャプテンクックの碑のところでシュノーケリングをしました。透明度が良く本当にたくさんの魚を見ることができました。すぐ近くでは野生のイルカたちがたくさん泳いでいて、船の近くまで寄ってきて突然ジャンプして見せたり、すごいスピードで泳いだりしてとてもかわいかったです。船上ではサンドイッチや果物、スナックなどを皆で楽しく話しながら食べて、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。ハワイの海を大満喫しました。

We participated in the morning tour as a couple. Three days before the tour, I made a reconfirmation call from the front desk of our hotel (King Kamehameha), but we struggled to communicate (neither of us speaks much English), so we had to ask a hotel staff member to assist us.

On the day of the tour, we took a taxi to the meeting point, which cost about $30 (including tip). After checking in, we received some instructions from the tour guide in front of the boat, but since there was no roof, it was very hot, and I was worried about getting sunburned.

It took about an hour to reach the snorkeling spot. During that time, we could help ourselves to breakfast items like muffins, croissants, and fruits. After that, the tour staff came around to lend us fins, so we communicated our shoe sizes (in US sizes).

When we arrived at the Captain Cook Monument, there was a brief explanation before we started snorkeling. I brought anti-fog solution for my snorkeling mask from Japan, but there was some available on the boat as well.

The water was more transparent than I had imagined, and I was thrilled. There were various fish, and we swam while holding hands. Before participating, I was concerned about the depth of the ocean, but perhaps because we were wearing flotation devices, I didn't feel scared even when we went deeper.

After about an hour of swimming, we had lunch when we heard a signal of "ding ding ding." I think we were able to snorkel for almost another hour after lunch. The return boat was quite rocky, so I was glad I took motion sickness medication.

We chose seats on the first floor, so we didn't have to worry about the sun on the way there, and the breeze felt nice, but on the way back, it was cold because we were wet. The women's restroom on the boat had a broken lock, but it was clean.

On the way back, we encountered a pod of wild dolphins, and the boat stopped for a while to let us see them. We even got to see the dolphins jump. I would love to participate again.

午前のツアーに夫婦で参加しました。
ツアー３日前に宿泊ホテル（キングカメハメハ）のフロントからリコンファームの電話をかけましたが、上手く会話ができず（二人ともほとんど英語が話せません）、途中でホテルの人にかわってもらい対応してもらいました。
当日はタクシーで集合場所へ向かいました。※３０ドル（チップ込み）
チェックイン後、出航前に船の前でツアーの人から注意点等の説明をうけますが、屋根がない場所だったため、とても暑く日焼けが気になりました。
シュノーケリングスポットまでは約一時間。その間、マフィンやクロワッサン・フルーツなどの朝食がセルフで食べられます。そのあとフィンの貸し出しのためツアーの人たちがまわってきてくれますので、自分の足のサイズ（アメリカサイズ）を伝えます。
キャプテンクック記念碑の前につくと、また少し説明があった後シュノーケリングスタートです。日本からシュノーケリングマスクの曇り止め液をもっていきましたが、船内にもありました。
海の中は、想像以上に透明で感激しました。いろんな魚がいて、二人で手をつなぎながら泳ぎました。参加する前は海の深さが気になっていましたが、浮き具をつけていたためか、深めの方へ行っても怖さは感じませんでした。
一時間ほど泳ぐと「カンカンカン」という合図とともに昼食の時間になります。
食後も一時間弱はシュノーケリングできたと思います。
帰りの船は結構揺れたので、酔い止めを飲んでおいて良かったです。
私たちは１階の席にしたので、行きは日差しを気にする必要がなく風も気持ちよかったのですが、帰りは体が濡れているため寒かったです。船内の女子トイレは鍵が壊れていたけどキレイです。
帰りがけに野生のイルカの群れに遭遇し、しばらく船をとめてみせてくれました。イルカのジャンプもみれました。
また参加したいです。

I participated alone during a break from work. I slightly regretted joining since everyone around me was honeymooning couples (laughs), but the conductor was very entertaining and saved the experience for me (laughs).

It was still the time of year when snow remained, so I couldn't reach the summit, but even so, the setting sun and the starry sky were breathtaking sights.

This has been the most memorable experience of all my travels.

仕事の合間に一人で参加しました。周りはハネムーンの夫婦ばかりで少し参加したことを後悔しましたが（笑）コンダクターの方がとても面白く救われました（笑）
まだ雪が残っている時期で、山頂までは行けなかったのですが、それでも沈んでいく太陽、満天の星空は息を飲む光景でした。
今までの旅行の中で一番印象に残っています。

A fantastic experience,the mantas come as close as the say! A great tour with experienced helpful guides.

Enjoyable tour hosted by knowledgable guides. Great chance to see above the clouds and beyond. Only downside was the meal -a vegetable lasagne with a dried out top from being heated to long.

On my first trip to the Big Island, I participated in a manta ray snorkeling tour on the night of the supermoon! I got lost because I mixed up the meeting place, but the captain found us, and we were able to join the group safely. The warm words from our guide really helped us feel at ease.

Both the captain and the guide were very efficient, and since the tour company had a private space at the harbor, we were able to change into our wetsuits while sitting down, which made everything smooth. Once we were ready, we boarded the boat and set off immediately.

It was cloudy when we left the harbor, but we were able to catch a glimpse of the sunset as we spent about 40 minutes on the boat before arriving at the snorkeling point. I learned that there are different types of manta rays, and the one we can see around the Big Island is the "Oniitomakie," which can grow as large as 6 meters.

We quickly adjusted our snorkeling masks and entered the water. Even though it was snorkeling, we could rely on the buoyancy of the wetsuits and just stay near the light that attracted plankton, so I think even those who can't swim or are not comfortable in the water can enjoy this activity.

Within about 5 to 10 minutes, manta rays came to us! They opened their mouths wide, floated on their backs to take in plankton, and kept circling back to us. It was amazing to see them up close, even though we weren't allowed to touch them; they came so close that it felt like they were bumping into us! It was truly moving! Seeing wild manta rays at such a close distance, even closer than at an aquarium, felt like a dream! We were able to see two smaller manta rays and two medium-sized ones repeatedly, so we got to enjoy watching four of them multiple times.

After the tour, we were treated to warm cocoa, snacks, and cereal bars to take care of our bodies. On the way back, we cruised under the full moon! It was the best tour where we could experience a sense of unity with nature!

今回初めてのハワイ島旅行で、スーパームーンの夜にマンタシュノーケルのツアーへ参加しました！！
待ち合わせ場所を間違え迷ってしまったのですが、船長が私たちを発見してくれ無事合流、ガイドさんの大変暖かい言葉にとても救われました。
船長もガイドさんも手際がよく、又ツアー会社がハーバーにプライベートスペースを持っていたためウェットスーツへの着替えも椅子に座ってできたためスムーズ。支度を済ませたらボートに乗り込みすぐに出発。
ハーバーから曇っていたけどちょっと見れた夕焼けを背に40分程度船に乗りシュノーケルポイントに到着。
「マンタ」と言っても種類があるそうで、ハワイ島で見ることが出来るのは「オニイトマキエイ」というマンタで、大きなものは６ｍもあるそうです。
私たちもシュノーケルマスクを合わせてすぐに着水。シュノーケルと言ってもウェットスーツの浮力を使い、プランクトンを引き寄せるライトに捕まっているだけでよいので、泳げない人でも極端な話水が苦手な人でも出来るアクティビティだと思います。

開始5～１０分程度ですぐに私たちのところもマンタが来てくれました！！
大きく口を空けて仰向けになってプランクトンを取り込みくるりと回りまた仰向けになり・・を繰り返して何度も来てくれました！！
触ってはいけないのですが、向こうからぶつかってくる程目の前で見ることが出来て、とても感動的です！！水族館のガラスに張り付くよりも近い距離で野生のマンタが見れるなんて夢みたいでした！
私たちの所には２匹の小さめのマンタと２匹の中くらいのマンタが繰り返し来てくれて、４匹を何度も見ることが出来ました☆

終わった後は暖かいココアとお菓子やシリアルバーで身体に気を遣っていただきました。帰りは満月の下をクルーズして帰りました！自然との一体感を味わえる最高のツアーでした☆

The weather and moon phase were favorable, making for a very good experience. Our guide, Yo, was smart. His quick thinking and eloquence were wonderful (laughs). I was able to take photos of stars that I couldn't capture with my own camera, and being able to download them for free was also appreciated. It truly became a great memory. Thank you, Yo, for your help.

お天気と月齢に恵まれて、とても良い経験になりました。
ガイドさんのヨウさんは賢い。
頭の回転と舌の滑りが素晴らしい(笑)
持参のカメラでは撮れない星の写真を撮影して頂け、無料でダウンロード出来るのも有り難いです。本当に良い思い出になりました。
ヨウさん、お世話になりました。

We went on the dinner cruise our first night in Kona. The water was pretty choppy, myself and another woman became very sea sick from the beginning of the cruise. The crew were very concern and tried to make us as comfortable as they could. My husband and mom had a great time the enjoyed the food and entertainment.

My husband, mom and I went on the Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Sail. We had a great time the staff was awesome. The boat was very clean and beautiful. My mom is 75 and didn't snorkel but the crew was very nice and made sure she had everything she needed. When we return to Kona we will take this cruise again. The crew was very knowledgeable and made sure we knew everything we were seeing. The families with kids looked like they were having a great time especially on the high dive and slides. The area we went to was beautiful. We saw a shark hiding in the reef and many beautiful fish and coral. The food was great.

Due to a protest against the construction of a new observatory, the road was closed beyond the Onizuka Center, and I couldn't reach the summit. However, the guide quickly took us to a different nearby location where we were able to see some truly breathtaking views. The weather was excellent, and it was mystical to see the sun setting below the sea of clouds and the shadow of the Earth. I could see the Milky Way with the naked eye and observed Saturn's rings through a telescope. The guide's explanations of the constellations were very interesting. Even though I couldn't reach the summit, it was still a wonderful experience, but I feel a bit regretful, so I want to try again for a rematch.

新しい天文台の建設反対デモとかぶってしまいオニヅカセンターより先がロードクローズで山頂へは行けませんでしたが、ガイドの方が急きょ近くの違う場所に連れてってくれてとても感動的な景色を見ることができました。お天気はとても良くて雲海の下に沈む太陽や地球の影も見れて神秘的でした。天の川が肉眼で確認でき、望遠鏡で土星の輪も観察しました。話し上手なガイドさんの星座の解説がとても面白かったです。山頂まで行けなくてもとてもいい体験ができましたがやっぱり悔しいのでまたリベンジしたいです。

I was very satisfied overall with my first day upon arriving on the Big Island!

I took a taxi from my hotel in Kona to the meeting point. I had called ahead to ask for the exact location, so I had the driver drop me off at the restroom near the North (not South) parking area, and I quickly found the yellow and blue tent nearby. The meeting point is key for those gathering on-site. I arranged for the same taxi to pick me up for the return trip, and I made it back safely.

The tour had all Japanese participants, with one Japanese-speaking instructor and three local staff members, all of whom were very friendly, which was reassuring. We traveled quite a distance at high speed to the manta ray encounter point, but since we were on a rubber boat, we could straddle the edge and feel the wind like on a banana boat, which was a lot of fun. It felt like we were getting a bonus marine sports experience!

Since it was still bright when we arrived, we were able to snorkel until sunset, but there weren't many fish. The water was clear and beautiful, though. Once the sun finally set, the mantas came close to gather under the lights, attracted by the plankton! It was an emotional experience to see them up close! We weren't allowed to touch them (due to the risk of infection), but they came so close that they brushed against my legs several times! This experience is probably unique to just a few places in the world. It seems to be a famous tour globally.

Lastly, it's definitely a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand! We took it in advance, so we didn't feel any nausea at all, but other participants seemed to get quite seasick and couldn't get in the water, while some were just watching from above... Don't forget to take it!

ハワイ島到着初日に予定していました、総合的に大満足です！

コナのホテルからタクシーで現地集合にしました、事前に電話して詳しい場所をきいておいたので、運転手さんにもノース（サウスではなく）パーキングのそばのRestroomでおろしてもらい、近くにある黄色と青のテントは直ぐに見つかりました。現地集合の方はそこがポイントです。帰りも同じタクシーにきてもらい無事に帰れました。

ツアーは全員日本人の参加、日本語のインストラクターさんお一人と現地スタッフ3人皆さん感じの良い方で安心です。マンタ遭遇ポイントまではかなりの距離をハイスピードで向かいますが、ゴムボートなので外の枠にまたがって、バナナボートのように風を感じてとても楽しめました。まるでマリンスポーツもついてるようでお得！？

到着後まだ明るかったので、日が沈むまでスノーケリングできました、でもあまりお魚はいなかったです。海は透き通って綺麗でしたが。やっと日が沈むとライトの下に集まってくるプランクトンを目当てにマンタが寄ってきました！！！大接近で感動！！こちらからは触ってはいけないので（感染症の恐れあり）見るだけでしたが、あまりにも近くに寄ってくるので何度が自分の足に触れてきました！この体験は世界でもここぐらいではないでしょうか。世界的にも有名なツアーのようです。

最後に、必ず酔い止めは飲んでおいたほうがいいです！私たちは事前に飲んだので全く酔いませんでしたが、他の参加者の方はかなり酔われているようで海に入れず、上から見ている方も。。。是非お忘れなく！