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

Pearl Harbor Trip

Reviewed by: Lorrie B.

Pearl Harbor was amazing. Lunch at Duke's, as recommended by Leo, on Wakiki Beach was wonderful. All in all we had a great time.

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Posted on: 2008/03/03

UFO Parasail Adventure - Best Kona Parasailing Tour

First Timer

Reviewed by: Jim Trigg

With 2 ladies that are deathly afraid of heights and sea-sickness, this was a great time!

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Posted on: 2008/03/02

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

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Reviewed by: Dan

Our family had a great time. I loved the diving board from the upper deck! Mahalo!

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Posted on: 2008/02/28

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

Sea Cave!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Wow. It was so much fun!!! I've never been in a sea cave before, so it was definately one of the trips I never forget. Thank you for the great time!

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Posted on: 2008/02/28

Captain Zodiac Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour & South Kona Sea Cave Expedition

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was my first snorkel trip ever and I couldn't stop talking about it. The entire experience from the boat, to the staff, to the waters, to the history was amazing!!!!
I will definitely do it again!

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Posted on: 2008/02/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Scaling new heights

Reviewed by: Cain

WOW! What a fun evening! We were reluctant to do this activity but it turned out be the most enjoyable of all of our adventures in Hawaii. You would never know you were in Hawaii atop this beautiful snow capped mountain. The sights are unbelievable and the sunset probably the best you will ever see. The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. This is a must do activity in Hawaii. You won稚 be disappointed.

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Posted on: 2008/02/26

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

Not the yellow submarine...

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The crew was fantastic. A very unique way to see ocean life up close. It was a bit crowded and you have to bend over to see out the windows if you are taller than 5 foot, but you soon forget about that as you look through your window.

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Posted on: 2008/01/24

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

Island breeze beach front luau

Reviewed by: Jules

This is the best luau i have ever been! Not only is it very affordable but the host is very informative on the cultures of the hawaiians and the other polynesian tribes. My best friend and I had soo much fun in this luau and plus we are amazed at the fire show that they put on. We were very overwhelmingly satisfied w/ the amount of food that they serve (about 20 diff kinds of hawaiian dishes)not to mention the 2 hours open bar! I had too much mai tais w/in two hours! This is a great luau to go to for first timers or as regulars.

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Posted on: 2008/01/22

UFO Parasail Adventure - Best Kona Parasailing Tour

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Reviewed by: Carol James

Enjoyed this very much. We have done this on Oahu and Maui and looked forward to doing this at Kona too. Great fun.

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Posted on: 2008/01/15

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

Great fun with great people

Reviewed by: Asher

This was a great experience for all. The natural beauty was stunning, and the staff was just as great. I wish the water was calm enough to go into sea caves, but the kayak tour did not suffer because of it. Sense of adventure and willingness to put in physical effort is required, but well worth it. Our group did end up with cuts and bruises.

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Posted on: 2008/01/14

ハワイ島 シュノーケルクルーズ SUP体験もできる充実ツアー!貸し切りプランあり<午前/朝食・昼食付き> by フラカイ号

It was cold in November. 11月では寒かった

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

As everyone recommended, the staff and other participants are all friendly, and basic English conversation is sufficient, allowing you to fully enjoy the vacation vibe on the Big Island. There are pamphlets with Japanese translations for snorkeling precautions, which is reassuring. Breakfast, lunch, alcohol, and snacks are all included, providing excellent service. Regarding the sea, you can encounter schools of dolphins, and they give you plenty of time for snorkeling, but the water is quite cold. For those who have snorkeled in other countries, the variety of fish might feel a bit lacking.

 皆さんのお勧め通りスタッフや他の参加者たちはみんなフレンドリーで、簡単な英会話で通用しますし、ハワイ島でのヴァカンス気分を十分満喫できます。シュノーケルの際の注意事項も日本語訳のパンフレットがあり安心です。朝食やランチ、アルコールやスナックまでついていてサービス満点です。海については、イルカの群れに出会えますし、シュノーケル時間もたっぷり取ってくれるのですが、とにかく水が冷たい。他国でシュノーケルをやったことのある人にはお魚の種類が少なくてちょっと物足りないかも。

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Posted on: 2008/01/11

ハワイ島 シュノーケルクルーズ SUP体験もできる充実ツアー!貸し切りプランあり<午前/朝食・昼食付き> by フラカイ号

It felt great! 気もち良かった~♪

Reviewed by: マヤ

We were the only Japanese couple on board. The boat was full with couples and families (about 60 people), but it was spacious enough, and the staff were friendly, chatting with us and other tourists in my limited English. My husband and I couldn't swim without wearing rash guards because it was cold (unfortunately, it was a cloudy day), but the other Westerners enjoyed snorkeling in just their swimsuits without feeling cold at all. There was even a pregnant woman who was 10 months along, which surprised me! Even if you can't swim, there are various floatation devices available, so it's fine. The hamburgers on the boat were very delicious! During the return cruise, we were overwhelmed by sleepiness and ended up dozing off together in the sea breeze. Also, there were two clean toilets on the boat, so we felt comfortable using them. We enjoyed snorkeling at two points and encountered large groups of small dolphins at both spots, which excited everyone!

私達夫婦1組だけが日本人でした。
カップルやファミリーで満席(60人くらい)でしたが、
充分余裕のある広い船でしたし、スタッフも気さくに
話しかけてくれたり、他の観光客と私のつたない英語で
お喋りをしたりしました。
私や主人はラッシュガードを着ないと寒くて(あいにくの
曇り空だったため)泳いでられませんでしたが、他の
欧米人のみなさんは誰一人寒がることなく、水着だけで
シュノーケリングを楽しんでいました。
10ヶ月の妊婦さんもいて、驚きました!
泳げなくても、いろんな浮き輪があるので大丈夫です。
船上でのハンバーガーがとても美味でした♪
帰りのクルージング中はものすごい睡魔に襲われ、
二人で海風に煽られながら爆睡してしまいました。
また、船上のトイレは2つあり、清潔なので
安心して使えました。
2つのポイントでシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、
どちらにもたくさんの小さなイルカの大群に遭遇し、
みんなで興奮しました!

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Posted on: 2008/01/05

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

Great activity, but had one problem

Reviewed by: Arnab

The luau staff were great, but we wish the hotel staff at the lobby were more helpful. We were out of cash to pay $3 for the parking, and all nearby ATM's were down. We asked the lobby staff to accept a credit card payment, but they would not budge. Finally one person in the Luau staff (Dan, I believe) helped us out (bless his heart!). So even though the activity was great, the ending was somewhat rocky.

Regards,
-Arnab.

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Posted on: 2008/01/02

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 very beautiful!! とても綺麗でした!!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I highly recommend it. The sea is very clear, and there are plenty of fish. For those who are not confident in swimming, they provide floaties and other equipment on the boat, so you can feel safe. The burgers eaten on the boat were also delicious. The captain, who resembled George Clooney, and the cheerful staff were all very kind.

お勧めです。海は透明度が高く、魚もたくさんいます。泳ぎが不安な方も、船で浮き輪等貸してくれますので安心です。船上で食べるバーガーも美味でございました。ジョージクルーニー似のキャプテン、明るいスタッフもみんな親切でした。

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Posted on: 2007/12/31

ハワイ島 パラセイリング <午前・午後/カイルアコナ発> by UFO Parasail

If only I knew the location! 場所さえ分かれば!

Reviewed by: カッコ

We participated in a course without transportation: my father did 240 feet, I did 120 feet, and my mother joined as an observer. Since we opted out of transportation, we went the day before to check out where the office was with a rental car. That was a good decision. The office is not easy to find. It's not like there's a big office right across from Kailua Pier or a sign; instead, there's a small blue plate that says, "This way!" The office is located behind a small shop with that sign. The staff there were very friendly, which was reassuring. We decided to order photos for $20. The photos turned out really well, so we were satisfied, but they just handed us the film, and we had to develop it ourselves.

The captain was a bit different from what I expected in terms of service, but he seemed skilled, and we were satisfied with the parasailing! The scenery was beautiful, and we had a great time on the boat.

However, they do push for upgrades quite a bit on the boat. If you say "yes" without fully understanding, you might end up with options like 240 feet for two people!

 わたしたちは、送迎なしのコースで、父は240フィート 私は120フィート 母は見学者として参加しました。送迎はなしにしたので、どこに事務所があるのか、前の日にレンタカーで下調べに行っておきました。それが良かったです。事務所が分かりにくいのです。カイルア桟橋の向かいにドカーンと事務所があるわけでも看板があるわけでもなく、ちっちゃな青いプレートで、この奥!見たいに書いてあります。その看板のある小さなお店が寄集まってる奥に事務所があります。そこの店員はすごく感じが良くて安心しました。写真も20ドルで頼むことにしました。写真はとってもよく映してくれてたので満足でしたが、ただフイルムを渡されるだけで現像は自分でやります。  キャプテンはサービス満点ってかんじとはちょっと違いましたが、腕はよさそうで、パラセイリングは満足でした!景色もきれいだし、ボートに乗ってる間も楽しかったです。
 ただ、グレードアップをかなり勧められます。船の上で。よく分からないのに「イエス」って言っちゃうと、240フィート、二人乗り!なんてオプションをつけられちゃいますよ!

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Posted on: 2007/12/22

Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Our Arrival!

Reviewed by: Sabrina Walters

My Mom and two Aunts visited the Big Island for the first time. I bought Lei's for each of them and they were greeted right off the plane with them! They were so thrilled! They thought it was just like what they had always seen on television! Thank you so much for making their arrival so special and memorable!

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Posted on: 2007/12/19

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's okay. まあまあかな

Reviewed by: seisyun

I was late for the meeting time, so I was guided to my seat first, but then I went back to get a lei and a flower tattoo. Since it was a buffet, I was able to eat a lot of my favorite foods, but personally, I wanted to eat even more (laughs). While I was in the restroom, the show started, and I missed the Tahitian dance, which was the one I wanted to see the most, so I was really disappointed. The same performers danced various regional dances, which provided a different kind of enjoyment compared to PCC. Since I could see it up close, I carefully observed one dancer to study the dance. If PCC is a show to enjoy the overall impact, I think the show here allows for more detailed observation. It might be great for those who are seeing Hawaiian cuisine and dance for the first time.

集合時間に遅れてしまったので、先に席に案内されたが、戻ってレイや花のいれずみをやってもらった。
バイキングなので自分の好きなものをたくさん食べれたが、私的にもっと食べていたかった(笑)。
トイレに行っていた最中にショーが始まってしまい、タヒチのダンスを見損ねてしまった。一番見たかったダンスだけにショックだった。
色々な地域のダンスを同じ人たちが踊っていたので、PCCとは違った楽しさがあった。まじかで見れたので、一人の人をじっくり観察してダンスを研究した。
PCCが全体の迫力を楽しむショーであるとしたら、ここでのショーはじっくり観察できるものであると思う。
ハワイアン料理やダンスなどを初めて見るといった人にはいいかもしれない。

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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great time! The staff was very personable and made the trip even better. Would highly recommend to others. Smaller boat and much better attention to detail for the customers.

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Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

On Holidays!

Reviewed by: Lawrence Skoretz

The beautiful look on my wife's eyes was worth every penny of this friendly welcome to Hawaii..not to mention our souvenir picture!

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Posted on: 2007/12/01

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

Fair Window フェアウインドウ

Reviewed by: taku

I was a bit nervous because there were mostly foreigners, but the staff were very kind and accommodating. I enjoyed snorkeling a lot. My wife kept diving into the sea from the boat with the kids who were participating... We even encountered a pod of dolphins along the way.

外国人ばかりでドキドキしましたが、スタッフの方もやさしく対応していただきました。シュノーケルも十分楽しめました。妻は参加していた子供らと船上から海へのダイブを繰り返していました。。。途中イルカの群れにも会いました。

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

Trip is worth it

Reviewed by: Hawaii is great

Day trip to Oahu to see Pearl Harbor and various attractions was great. Don't have to waste the time of actually staying on Oahu which is commercialized and like staying in any other big city in the US. Leo was our guide, very knowledgeable and loved his jokes. Its an early morning and a long day but worth it!

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

Kayak and snorkel

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was only our second time kayaking and had a wonderful time...highly recommended for something other than the usual snorkeling trip

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

Big Island Blast

Reviewed by: Laura

Garfield was a truly excellent tour guide. His stories made the tour a lot of fun. He managed to give a lot of detail about the history of Pearl Harbor and the Missouri and not make it seem like a history lesson. The only thing that would make it better was it it was longer. You can't see the whole island in a day, but we got to see some of the most important spots.

I would thoroughly recommend the tour and make sure to ask for Garfield.

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Posted on: 2007/11/15

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

Kealakekua Bay

Reviewed by: James L.

The crews were very attentive, and the captain was awesome! A group of 4 of us went, and everyone had a great time. I would totally do this again! Thanks for the good time. Oh, and HawaiiActivities called me on the day before to remind me. Such a good service. Thank you!

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

Exciting!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide, Mikey, was fantastic - thanks!

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Posted on: 2007/11/10

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

Pearl Harbor/Oahu

Reviewed by: Laura

Our guide Garfield was excellent. He really knew a lot about the island. Although we experienced rain on & off all day, he managed to keep our tour enjoyable.

I would highly recommend this trip. Although you don't see the entire island due to time constraints, it is a thoroughly enjoyable trip.

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Posted on: 2007/11/08

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

Great for first timers

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great place for kayaking, especially in the morning. Not the best place on the island for snorkeling, but good for part of the tour.

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

Luau

Reviewed by: Tony

The luau was good food was great staff were great the show was ok and they would'nt let you video tape the show. It rained on us for a little while before we ate but it cleared up after and we didn't have to go inside but all in all it was a fun time

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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Snorkel with Manta Rays

Reviewed by: Alison

This was a fantastic experience and very unique. Never expected the manta rays to come soo close. Hope my pics come out. Will definitely do again when I come back to the Big Island. Highly recommend for everyone, was a very easy snorkel and NOT scary at all.

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

Kayak trip

Reviewed by: Tony

My wife did the early morning 3.5 hour trip and we loved it. This was the first time that me and my wife had ever kayaked, the tour guides show you how to do everything from balancing your kayak to getting in and out of your kayak in the open ocean. We seen a pod of dolphins on the way out of the bay, that was great, then we followed the shore line. at one point we were able to paddle into a small cave with a blow hole, and then several members of the tour jumped off the cliff over the cave. It was a bit too high for us so we watched. But we were able to paddle out before the rest with one guide and when we were just around the corner the same pod of dolphins swam under and by us. Several of the dolphins were within touching distance of our kayak. My wife was so in awe she could barely get the camera out! The snacks were yummy and the guides wonderful!. We were able to wander and snorkel at a second sight that had a cove and a shorter cliff that we jumped off! If you can take t

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