Reviewed by: ララかお
Swimming with a pod of wild dolphins multiple times became the best memory for our entire family on the Big Island. It felt like I was part of the pod. I've heard that swimming with wild dolphins might soon be prohibited, so please make sure to go soon!
野生のイルカの群れと何度も一緒に泳ぐことが出来て家族全員一致でハワイ島で一番の思い出になりました。まるで自分が群れの一員の様な気分でした。もうすぐ野生のイルカと泳ぐ事が禁止になるかもとの事で是非お早目に行って下さい!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/28 |
Reviewed by: アッコ
The weather was great and it was absolutely wonderful. The hiking trails were well-maintained, so you can walk in jogging shoes. The dad from the American family who joined the tour was wearing flip-flops, but he was able to walk without any issues. (≧▽≦)
Insect repellent, sunscreen, water, and even towels and bags were available for rent.
Above all, having lunch on the grass with the backdrop of the Porn Valley after the hike made me very happy! !(^^)!
お天気も良くとても最高でした。ハイキングも道がちゃんと整備されておりジョギングシューズで歩けます。一緒にツワーに参加されたアメリカ人の家族のパパはビーチサンダルでしたが問題なく歩けていました。(≧▽≦)
虫よけや日焼け止めクリーム、水もバスタオルにかばんなどもレンタル可能でした。
何よりハイキング後のランチが芝生の上でポルノ渓谷をバックに食べてとても幸せでした
!(^^)!
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: M.Desau
Reception at airport on arrival good..van driver came little late,not want to involve in any conversation started radio so we can't ask any questions no help with luggage loading had some one local lady driving went to drop her first no apology took additional half hour drive in traffic,not a good experience two points for car and greeting by another guy at airport
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Josh Mishkin
This was our second trip snorkeling with Tim. This time we brought my wife's family (from Miami). They absolutely loved it, and we can't thank Tim and crew enough for making it, yet again, a once in a lifetime experience for our family.
You guys rock!!!
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| Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Dr Clarence
Trevor and Captain Jesse James were incredible. We were in Hawaii for 7 day with 3 days in Hilo and 4 days in Kona and this 3 hour trip is what my three sons remember the most. Highly recommend!
Aloha, thank you for having joined our tour the other day! We're so glad that your children enjoyed it very much. Please join us again! Big mahalo!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (No Transportation) (until 2018/03/31) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Pam
Mike and Deanna were our guides this afternoon. They were quick but thorough in equipping everyone and explaining what to expect. The snorkeling was amazing. Though the wind picked up more than expected, they skillfully guided us back across the bay. Great experience that was enhanced by Mike's tales of the history of the bay.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Frequent travelers
We were met and greeted in the baggage area, with a sign of our name. They took all of our luggage to the vehicle and loaded it. The van was very clean and comfortable, and to our surprise we were the only passengers. The driver was pleasant and knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to use them again.
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Lorne
Good excursion. Nice boat, pleasant staff, good refreshments and we saw whales!
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| Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/22 |
Reviewed by: つるちゃん
The cost was $100, and at first, I thought it was a bit expensive, but $100 is about 11,000 yen. Considering that you get to see a live traditional luau and Hawaiian show up close, along with an all-you-can-eat meal and drinks, it’s quite reasonable. There were hardly any Japanese people around, and everyone spoke only English. I was a bit anxious, but it was fun, and by the end, I was shouting in Hawaiian along with the host. After the luau, I took pictures with the dancers on stage. I even got a tattoo stamp on my arm, just like the Hawaiians (it was water-based ink, so it came off quickly afterward). It was so much fun!
費用が100ドルで、最初はちょっと高いかなと思いましたが、100ドルって11,000円ですよね。生の伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショーを間近に見て、おいしい食事とドリンクは食べ放題、飲み放題だったら、充分リーズナブルでしょう。ほとんど日本人が居ない中で、廻りは英語のみ。不安に固まりでしたが、楽しくて、終わりには司会者の声に合わせてハワイ語の叫び声を上げていました。ルアウ後、舞台で踊ったダンサー達と写真を撮りました。腕にはハワイ人と同じ入れ墨をスタンプ(水性インクなので後ですぐに落ちました)してもらいました。楽しかったなー。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/11 |
Reviewed by: jkona
Did not see any whales but did see spinner dolphins. Got gift certificate to come back.
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| Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Harriet
We went as a family of four with two girls, 10 and 8,neither of whom had ever snorkelled. (but both had kayaked). We did the afternoon tour and were really lucky to see the spinner dolphins on the way to and from the snorkeling. The ethos of the tour was amazing. Once spotted, we stopped paddling and let them come to us, no chasing, no interference and Deanna and her colleague (sorry, forgot his name), clearly care so much about the reef and local wildlife, very much respecting it and observing rather than chasing it down. Once on the reef they showed us local plants, and got all our goggles ready for snorkeling. As my kids hadn't snorkelled before they were botha bit scared, but Deanna was super helpful, and got in with them. Once they looked down they were off, and didn't want to come in. Snacks and drinks were provided, as was a history of the Captain Cook monument. Would highly highly recommend.... No guarantees you will get dolphins, but incredibly safe and clear snorkeling, best I have seen and clearly run by people who care most about maintaining the reef and wildlife for future generations.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/07 |
Reviewed by: taromama
This time there was only an English guide, so I participated in English, but everyone was American... and the guide spoke entirely in English, as expected.
Please be careful, everyone. It's really cold. The down coat provided is thin and not warm at all. It's essential to wear something warm like a fleece underneath. Also, I think it's better not to expect too much from dinner, haha. The guide did their best to explain everything.
Good luck!
今回は英語ガイドしかなくて、英語に参加しましたがやはり全員アメリカ人でした・・・そしてガイドも全部英語でした。当然ですが。
皆さん気を付けてください。本当に寒いです。貸出されたダウンコートがペラペラで、全然暖かくないのです。ご自分でフリースなど暖かいものを中に着ること必須です。それに夕飯はあまり期待しない方がよいと思われます笑 ガイドさんは一生懸命説明してくださいました
Good Luck !
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区プラン(2015年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Eldin P
We are family of four and did two tandem kayaks, guides were great and friendly. Also very knowledgeable with safety first in mind. Loved the snorkeling part once got to our tie off spot. I would definitely recommend booking with these guys.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Sue Fraser
Neither my husband nor I had been parasailing before, but opted for the 1,200ft option because we wanted to get the most from the experience. It was so much fun! I though I'd be a little afraid, but after watching the other folks ahead of us (We were one of two parties on the boat), it didn't seem scary at all. Once we got up the view took our breath away so there was no room for fear. We dipped our feet in the water at the end, and wished the ride could've have been longer than the 15-20 minutes. The crew was great and very patient with my seasickness at the end.
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| Packages: | Out of this World Ride [1,200ft] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Sue Fraser
We attended the luau on March 29, 2017 and had a lovely time. It was a buffet style and you could make more than one trip to the table - and to the open bar until 7:00pm. The Mai tais, were delicious, punch bowl style and self serve. The food was good, not great, but there was a good variety. The entertainment was fun to watch, the dances from the different Polynesian Islands were interesting, especially the fire dancer! You can't go to Hawaii without a luau and this is a good one to check out.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Carol
At first a bit of a rush but so much fun! The weather was perfect and beautiful views.
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| Packages: | Out of this World Ride [1,200ft] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/12 |
Reviewed by: あずき
The food was delicious, but the variety of drinks was limited. My child seemed dissatisfied as they could only drink the same beverage. The cake was tasty at first, but after eating a lot, it caused some heartburn. I recommend it for those who can communicate in English, but it might be better to avoid it for those who don't understand English. The sunset over the ocean was beautiful. The atmosphere was fantastic!
料理は美味しかったけど、ドリンクの種類は少なめ。
同じドリンクしか飲めない状態で、子どもが不満だった様子。
ケーキは最初の一口は美味しいが、たくさん食べると胸焼けしました。
英語が通じる方にはオススメですが、英語がわからない方は
止めた方が良いかも。
海に沈む太陽がとても良かったです。雰囲気は最高!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/24 |
Reviewed by: 旅行者
There is no Japanese guide, but the staff did their best to explain in Japanese. When you see the whales, you completely forget about the language barrier. It was a wonderful experience.
日本語ガイドはないですが、スタッフの方が頑張って日本語でも説明してくれてました。
クジラを見れば、言葉のことなんて全く気にならないです。
素敵な体験をさせてもらいました。
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/21 |
Reviewed by: yukinko
The staff were very cheerful and friendly. Since there were four groups on one boat, the waiting time was much longer than the flying time. As a result, even family members who usually don’t get motion sickness felt quite groggy from the boat's swaying. The view was amazing and very pleasant. I was glad to receive the photos on an SD card, as there were many included!
スタッフの方がすごくにこやかで、フレンドリーでした。
一つの船に4組乗っていたので飛んでいる時間より待っている時間のほうがずっと長いです。そのため普段酔わない家族も船の揺れでかなりグロッキーになっていました。
眺めは最高、気持ち良いです。
写真もSDカードでもらえるので、何枚も入っていて良かったです!
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| Packages: | 高度114メートル!スタンダードプラン(~2018/12/31) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Duncan L
My ride was on time. The driver was very friendly and courteous.
He and Roberts did a good job in getting me to the airport.
Regards,
Duncan
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| Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Kay
This dinner cruise was awesome! The crew were most helpful and friendly, the food was delicious, the guide was beautiful and very informative, the boat has little tables for your plate and cup holders for your drinks which is all most convenient, and Captain Rick made it super fun. We recommend it to everyone who asks us what to do in Hawaii. Thank you all for the great night. See you next year!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Roger
The crew were all very helpful and friendly. It was a great experience.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Susan
Excellent, the shuttle was waiting for us on our arrival. The driver was helpful and showed us many sights on the way. The hostess was was extremely helpful as my Mom was in a wheelchair. It was a perfect way to transfer to our hotel.
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Mark Boyd
Great service. Terrific driver . Having to be picked up earlier than I would have preferred was something I could accept!
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| Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Susan
We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The crew and marine naturalist were great. We were fortunate enough to see a lot of activity. Would definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Don
Excellent service, no waiting, nice friendly driver. Good job, thanks
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel - Shared Service |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Stacy R
We saw several manta rays and they were amazing! Some came up to the surface and could be seen from the boat. Captain Morgan and Troy were awesome! They were funny, personable and told some great stories. While in the water, Troy and Cory were always making sure everyone was doing okay. I would definitely recommend this excursion with Sea Paradise and this crew.
March, 2017
Thank you for reviewing your tour. We are so happy you enjoyed the manta experience and the crew treated you well. Hope to be able to serve you again.
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Richard
Timely meeting at baggage claim; congenial driver who described the sights on the way to the hotel.
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/14 |
Reviewed by: YMC
As everyone has mentioned, Daisuke's personality and thoughtfulness as our guide were wonderful, and I felt safe participating. Just a few minutes after setting sail, dolphins appeared, and we were able to swim with them at a distance that felt almost within reach. It seemed like a very lucky occurrence.
I was worried about seasickness, but I took some motion sickness medication and it turned out fine (I took Aneron, but since I was concerned, I took it early and ended up feeling too drowsy and dizzy. I regained my composure once on the boat, but it might be better to take it about 30 minutes before departure).
Above all, I was grateful that Daisuke kept encouraging us with a smile, saying things like, "Relax! Just think of yourself as a dolphin!" We were fine, but he was very considerate of those who might struggle with swimming, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the experience.
The mother and baby dolphins were truly adorable, and the waters around the Big Island were incredibly beautiful, leaving me very satisfied!
Although it’s unrelated to the tour, I was worried that my hair and skin would feel sticky from the seawater after swimming, but I was completely fine with just letting it air dry (it was nice and smooth). I stayed at the Mauna Lani Resort, but instead of returning to the hotel, I was able to efficiently use my time by visiting several coffee farms with my rental car for sightseeing before heading back.
皆さん書いているように、引率してくれるダイスケさんの人柄と気遣いがとてもよく、安心して参加できました。
出航してから数分でイルカが現れ、すぐに手が届きそうな程の距離でイルカ達と泳ぐことができました。これはとてもラッキーなことだったようです。
船酔いが心配でしたが、酔い止めを飲んでいったら大丈夫でした(アネロンを飲みましたが、心配だっだので早めに飲んだら逆に眠くなりすぎてふらふらに。船に乗ったら正気に戻りましたけど、出発30分前くらいがいいのかもしれません)。
何よりもダイスケさんが「リラックスして!自分はイルカだと思ってね!」等と笑顔で何度も声をかけてくれたのがありがたかった。私達は大丈夫だったけど、泳ぐのが苦手な人にもものすごく気を遣っていて、みんなが楽しめるように配慮してくれていました。
イルカの親子は本当にかわいかったし、ハワイ島の海も本当にきれいで大満足でした!
ツアーとは関係ありませんが、泳いだ後髪や肌が海水でベタベタになるのではと不安でしたが、そのまま自然乾燥で全然大丈夫でした(サラサラでしたよ)。マウナラニリゾート滞在だったのですが宿には戻らず、レンタカーでそのままコーヒー農園等をいくつか回って観光して帰ることができ、時間を効率的に使うことができたと思います。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Dominique -Australia
Arrived on time, greeting at the airport was friendly and helpful
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| Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/13 |
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