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All Reviews for Kailua-Kona in Big Island

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour マウナケア山頂 サンセット&星空観測ツアー

Reviewed by: 湘南のカッチャン

A car arrived to pick us up from the hotel around 3 PM, and we set off, but we soon encountered heavy rain. By the time we arrived at the Onizuka Center, we were at a high altitude, and we said goodbye to the rain, taking dinner there to avoid altitude sickness. After a short break, we headed towards the summit, but the sunset was hidden by clouds, which left me unsatisfied. At the top, I was able to see the Subaru Telescope in Japan, which made me somewhat satisfied. It seems that May has a lot of rain, and I would like to challenge this again next year. The guide from Masashi Tours was friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour.

午後3時過ぎにホテルに送迎の車が来て出発しましたが、直ぐ豪雨に遭いました。オニズカセンターに着く頃には高度の高い所で、雨ともお別れし、高山病にならないようにそこで夕食を取りました。しならくの休憩の後、山頂へ向かいましたが、サンセットが雲に隠れ、満足できませんでした。頂上には日本のスバル天文台も見ることができ、一応満足できました。5月は雨が多いらしくまた来年以降に挑戦したいと思いました。マサシツアーのガイドさんもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。

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Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
Unfortunately, the sunset was not visible due to the clouds. We are very sorry about that, but we hope you will come again next time.
During the summer, the weather is more stable, so please aim for a new moon to try again.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.

Nature School

弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。
あいにくの雲でサンセットが綺麗に見えなかったのですね。とても残念ですが次回また是非いらしてくださいませ。
夏場はお天気が安定しておりますので新月のときを狙ってリベンジしてくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。

ネイチャースクール

  • 頂上でジャンプしました。スキーウエアは貸してくれます

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Posted on: 2017/04/18
Activity Date: 2016/05/13

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Cloud sea, blue sky, and Subaru at the summit of Mauna Kea. マウナケア山頂に雲海と青空とスバル

Reviewed by: lavender

I was worried about altitude sickness at 4,200 meters due to my age, but I had no problems at all. The smog at the beginning of the trip changed to a clear blue sky around 2,000 meters, and I was deeply moved by the sea of clouds and the sunset! I've traveled a lot overseas, but I never expected to have such an emotional experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our guide, BIGJIN, was fun to chat with, and he took many interesting photos, which I downloaded after returning home, creating wonderful memories. Unfortunately, the starry sky wasn't very visible because it was close to a full moon, which was a bit disappointing. I saw the moon through a telescope, but I also wanted to see Jupiter and Saturn. There are tours that don't go to the summit, but I definitely recommend going to the top.

高齢なので4200メートルで高山病を心配しましたが、全く問題ありませんでした。出発当初のスモッグも2000メートルあたりで真っ青な空に変わり、雲海と夕陽に大感動!今迄たくさん海外旅行をしましたが、ハワイ島でこんな感動的な体験ができるなんて。ガイドのBIGJINさんのおしゃべりも楽しく、たくさんの面白い写真を撮ってくださって、帰国後ダウンロード、素敵な思い出になりました。星空はあいにく満月に近かったため、あまりよく見えなかったのがちょっと残念でした。望遠鏡では月を見ましたが、木星や土星も見たかったです。山頂に行かないツアーもありますが、是非山頂まで行かれることをお勧めします。

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Dear lavender,

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are thrilled that you were moved by the natural beauty of the Big Island, especially after traveling to various places around the world.

It is unfortunate that the moonlight hindered your view of the stars, and that you were unable to see Jupiter and Saturn. These planets can sometimes be obscured depending on the time of day.

For your next visit, we recommend planning your trip around a new moon or during times when the moon has not yet risen, to enhance your stargazing experience. If you contact us, we can advise you on the best dates for stargazing during your stay!

We are truly sorry that, despite your great excitement over the sunset, you were unable to fully enjoy the night sky. We hope you will come back to the Big Island to experience the stars again.

Thank you once again for participating in our tour. We look forward to welcoming you back to the island.

Nature School

lavender様
体験談ご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
海外の色々な所を周って様々な事を体験してきたと思われますlavender様にハワイ島の自然に感動して頂けてとても嬉しいです!
月明かりのせいで星が満足に見れず、また、木星や土星が見れずにとても残念に思います。これらの惑星は時間帯によって見れない時もございます。
ぜひ次回お越しの際は新月や星空観測の時間帯に月がまだ昇ってこない日程を計算してお越しください^^ 弊社にお問い合わせして頂ければご滞在期間でどの日程が星空観測で一番いいかお教えさせて頂きます!
今回はlavender様が夕陽に大感動!して頂けたのに星空をご堪能できずに誠に残念に思います。
ぜひ再度星空を観にハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。

この度は弊社のツアーに御参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
lavender様のまたのご来島をお待ちしております。
ネイチャスクール

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Posted on: 2017/04/18
Activity Date: 2017/04/07

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

Captain Tim Strike's Again!!!

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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We are so glad to hear you had a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you for sharing your experience. Aloha and please don't forget us on your return to Hawaii!!!

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Packages: Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours]
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Posted on: 2017/04/17
Activity Date: 2017/04/14

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The tour guide, Matsuzaki, is amazing. ツアーガイドの松崎さん最高です。

Reviewed by: 愛知県・HT

We arrived at the hotel (Kingsland) right on time for the welcome. As soon as we got in the car, Mr. Matsuzaki started his self-introduction. Mr. Matsuzaki is from Noda in Chiba. Wearing a knitted hat made by his wife featuring Funassyi, he was cheerful throughout the journey and the tour.

Mr. Matsuzaki is also an amazing photographer. He took beautiful pictures of the two of us during sunset and stargazing with everyone’s cameras and his own. It was impressive and will make for great memories.

Both of us are 61 years old. Due to the thin air (about 65%), my wife mentioned she felt a bit unwell at the summit, but after following Mr. Matsuzaki's advice to take a few deep breaths, she felt better right away.

Thank you, Mr. Matsuzaki.

ホテル(キングスランド)お出迎え時刻通りに到着。すぐに車に乗車
乗車するなり松崎さんの自己紹介が始まる。千葉の野田出身の松崎さん。奥様に作っていただいたフナッシーの毛糸の帽子をまとい、とにかく移動中・ツアー中は愉快です。
松崎さんは写真の腕前も凄い。皆さんのカメラ・自分のカメラでサンセットや星空観測等のお二人の写真もきれいに撮っていただけますよ。びっくりです。いい記念になりますよ。
私たちは二人とも61歳。酸素が薄いため(65%程度)女房が山頂で少し体調が悪いと言っておりましたが松崎さんのアドバイスで深呼吸を数回したらすぐによくなりました。
松崎さんありがとうございました。

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Dear H.T,

Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea, which is selected as one of the world's stunning views, offers a wonderful landscape, doesn't it? I never get tired of going up there, no matter how many times I visit. Our guide, Matsuzaki, is very dedicated and provides over 100% hospitality, so all the customers who join our tours are very pleased, and we are truly honored. Your photos are also incredibly beautiful.

Please come back to the Big Island next time. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.

Nature School

H.T様

弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。世界の絶景にもえらばれているマウナケアは素晴らしい景色ですよね。
私も何回上がっても飽きません。また弊社ガイドの松崎は勉強熱心、ホスピタリティーは100%以上ですのでツアーにご参加されたお客様は皆様喜ばれとても光栄です。
H.Tさんのお写真も凄く綺麗ですね。
次回もハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。

ネイチャースクール

  • 4205m山頂からのサンセットとてもきれいでした。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The sun sinking into the sea of clouds and the starry sky. 雲海に沈む太陽と満天の星空

Reviewed by: とむそーや

We stayed in the center of Kona and had a pickup around 1:30 PM. Therefore, we had enough time to participate in the dolphin swim tour at the nature school in the morning. After the pickup, we took a restroom break at a shopping mall (there was also time for some shopping) before heading to Mauna Kea. During the drive, we enjoyed the guide's fun stories and excitedly made our way up to the mountainside. After eating our lunch and putting on warm clothing, we got back in the car and finally set off for the summit. By the way, from this point on, you shouldn't sleep due to the altitude, but perhaps because the air was thin, and also because I had just done the dolphin swim, I felt incredibly sleepy and it was tough both going and coming back. However, the guide cheerfully woke us up by saying, "Is everyone awake?"

That day, the wind was strong, and it got extremely cold as we ascended. I think participants, especially those who are not good with the cold, should prepare plenty of warm clothing and gear. If you underestimate it, it will be really cold.

First, we watched the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds at the summit. I was moved by the sea of clouds all around me, and even more so by the sunset sinking into it. It was such a beautiful world. After enjoying the slowly sinking sunset, we descended a bit to observe the starry sky. It was my first time seeing so many stars. The guide used a laser pointer to explain the constellations, and even without any prior knowledge, he made it very easy to understand and interesting, so we had a really enjoyable time. We watched the starry sky while sipping warm tea and having cookies, and he even took photos for us.

Afterward, with a sense of reluctance, we got back in the car and were taken back to our hotels, marking the end of the tour. The sunset and starry sky were truly, truly beautiful! I want to join the plan for the starry sky and sunrise next time. I was entertained by the guide's stories throughout the trip! Thanks to him, we had a fulfilling day! Thank you!

コナの中心部に宿泊していたわたしたちは、13時半ごろのピックアップでした。
そのため、午前中はネイチャースクールのドルフィンスイムのツアーに参加しても時間に余裕がありました。
ピックアップ後はショッピングモールにてトイレ休憩をとり(多少のショッピングも楽しめる時間設定でした)マウナケアに向かいましたが、道中はガイドさんの楽しいお話しも聞けてワクワクしながら山の中腹まで一気に進みます。
お弁当を食べて防寒具を着て、また車に乗り込みついに山頂にむけて出発しました。
ちなみに、ここから先は寝てはいけない標高になるのですが、やはり空気が薄いからか、さらにわたしはドルフィンスイム後というのもあったのか、行きも帰りも死ぬほど眠くて辛かったです。笑
でもその度にガイドさんに、『みなさん起きてますかー!』と元気良く起こされるので心配は無用です。

この日はとにかく風が強くて、標高が上がるにつれてとんでもなく寒かったです。
参加される方、とくに寒いのが苦手な方は防寒着やあったかグッズをたくさん用意してきた方がいいと思います。舐めてかかると本当に寒いので。

まずは山頂にて雲海に沈む夕日を見ます。
視界一面の雲海に感動し、そこに沈んでいく夕日にさらに感動しました。
とっっっっても美しい世界です。
ゆっくりゆっくり沈む夕日を堪能したら、次は少し山を降りて星空観測です。
あんなにたくさんの星を見たのは初めてでした。
ガイドさんがレーザーポインタを使い、星座の説明もしてくれるのですが、事前知識がまったくなくても、とても分かりやすく面白くお話ししてくれるのですごく楽しい時間を過ごすことができます。
暖かい紅茶とクッキーを頂きながら星空を眺め、写真も撮ってくれました。

その後は名残惜しいながらも車に乗り各ホテルまで送迎していただき、ツアー終了です。
夕日と星空、本当に本当に綺麗でした!
次は星空と朝日のプランに参加したいです。
終始ガイドさんのお話しに楽しませていただきました!
おかげさまで充実した1日を過ごすことができましました!
ありがとうございました!


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Packages: 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー
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Posted on: 2017/04/17
Activity Date: 2017/04/13

Kona 2-Stop Snorkel Tour & Premium Ocean Raft Dolphin Watch Safari with Lunch

Awesome!

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!

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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)
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Posted on: 2017/04/17
Activity Date: 2017/04/14

Kealakekua Bay Guided Kayak & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour - Adventures In Paradise

Afternoon kayak and snorkeling 04/10/17

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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Posted on: 2017/04/17
Activity Date: 2017/04/10

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Seriously, that's crazy. マジ、やばい。

Reviewed by: タカイチ

Seriously, it was amazing. That was the first thing the husband of the newlyweds said when he looked up at the starry sky during the tour. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, the breathtaking starry sky. The guide's fun and easy-to-understand explanations made everything even more moving.

マジ、やばい。ツアーで一緒だった新婚さんのご主人が満天の星空を見上げた時の第一声でした。
雲海に沈んでいくサンセット、満天の星空。ガイドさんの楽しくて分かりやすい説明。全てが感動でした。

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Dear Takaiichi,

Thank you very much for sharing your experience.

"It's seriously amazing." Indeed, when you see the starry sky in Hawaii, it's hard to find the right words to describe its grandeur! The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and the starry sky above—it's a natural magnificence that you can't easily experience anywhere else.

Hawaii Island is a captivating place filled with nature. We are delighted that you were able to connect with the natural beauty of Hawaii Island and that it moved you.

Thank you once again for participating in our tour. We look forward to welcoming you back to the island.

Nature School

タカイチ様

体験談ご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
『マジ、やばい。』 確かにハワイの満天の星空を観たらなんて口にすればいいか分からい位、迫力がありますよね!
雲海に沈んでいく夕陽と満天の星空! 夕陽と星の自然の雄大さは中々他の場所では味わえないと思います^^
ハワイ島は自然が溢れる魅力的な島です。今回タカイチ様がハワイ島の自然に触れて感動して頂けて嬉しいです。

この度は弊社のツアーに御参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
タカイチ様のまたのご来島をお待ちしております。
ネイチャスクール

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Posted on: 2017/04/16
Activity Date: 2017/03/22

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Wonderful sunset, ⭐️ sky 素晴らしいサンセット、⭐️空

Reviewed by: Y.NAGASAWA

The summit of Mauna Kea, where observatories from around the world gather. The air is thin and clear. This is a must-visit place when you go to Hawaii Island. This time, I experienced a sunset sinking into a sea of clouds. I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before. ⭐️I was amazed at how much there was in the sky⭐️. For the first time, I grasped the full view of Orion. p(^_^)q

世界の天文台が集まるマウナケアの山頂。空気が薄く、澄んでいる。ハワイ島に行ったら行くべき場所でしょう。今回は雲海に沈むサンセットでした。こんなに美しいサンセットは今迄観たことがありません。
⭐️空もこんなに⭐️があったのというくらい。初めてオリオン座の全貌を把握しました。p(^_^)q

  • サンセット

  • 天文台

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Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

Transportation from KOA to Fairmont Orchid.

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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Posted on: 2017/04/15
Activity Date: 2017/03/26

Family-Friendly Kohala & Waikoloa Whale Watching and Sailing Tour - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Whale of a good time!

Reviewed by: Lorne

Good excursion. Nice boat, pleasant staff, good refreshments and we saw whales!

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Posted on: 2017/04/15
Activity Date: 2017/03/22

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>

Incredibly reasonable. 最高にリーズナブル

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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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It was a very satisfying tour. 大満足のツアーでした

Reviewed by: Loco12

It was a very enjoyable tour!
Since I stayed at the Sheraton, I was the first to be picked up on the way there and the last on the way back.
We picked up participants one after another at 3 to 4 locations, and I had a great time chatting with our guide, Jin, so the trip to the Onizuka Center felt quick.

At the Onizuka Center, we enjoyed a delicious Japanese lunch box and miso soup, received warm clothing, and were fully prepared for the summit.
Honestly, I was worried about altitude sickness before going.
After reaching the summit, I did feel a bit lightheaded, but thanks to Jin's advice to focus on my breathing, it wasn't as bad as I expected!

The weather was poor down below, but from the summit, we were able to see a beautiful sea of clouds and enjoyed a wonderful sunset.
The starry sky was slightly affected by the bright moon, but Kon's explanations were easy to understand, and I was very satisfied!

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Big Island.
Thank you for the fun tour!

P.S. I apologize for not being able to say goodbye to Jin at the end.

とても楽しいツアーでした!
シェラトン宿泊のため、行きは1番初めのピックアップ、帰りは最後。
3〜4箇所で次々参加者をピックアップし、担当者のジンさんとみんな楽しくおしゃべりしながらだったので、オニヅカセンターまであっという間でした。

オニヅカセンターでは美味しい和食弁当+お味噌汁をいただいて、
防寒具を配られ、準備万端で頂上へ。
正直、行く前は高山病が心配でした。
やっぱり頂上へ着いてからは少しフワフワする感じはありましたが、ジンさんのアドバイス通り呼吸を意識してたからか思ってたより大丈夫でした!

ちょうど下界は天気が悪かったため、山頂からは綺麗な雲海が見えて、とても素敵なサンセットを拝めました。
星空は満月に近かったため、月灯りに少し邪魔されましたが、コンさんの解説がわかり易く大満足でした!

ハワイ島へ行かれる方には是非オススメのツアーだと思います。
楽しいツアーありがとうございました。

ps ジンさんに最後挨拶できないままになり失礼しました。

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Family-Friendly Kohala & Waikoloa Whale Watching and Sailing Tour - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Whale Watch

Reviewed by: jkona

Did not see any whales but did see spinner dolphins. Got gift certificate to come back.

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Posted on: 2017/04/10
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Kealakekua Bay Guided Kayak & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour - Adventures In Paradise

Amazing kayak and snorkel

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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マウナケア山頂 サンセット&星空観測ツアー <午後/天体望遠鏡/夕食付/英語ガイド> by ハワイフォレスト&トレイル

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset マウナケア山頂サンセット

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

Awesome adventure!!!

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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UFO Parasail Adventure - Best Kona Parasailing Tour

What a ride!

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

Great Hawaiian Luau experience

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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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It was perfect with clear skies. 快晴で最高でした。

Reviewed by: alohaaloha

Since it's over 4000 meters, I recommend taking good care of your health before participating. Both the starry sky and the sunset were amazing. Thank you!

4000m以上もあるので体調管理を万全にして参加することをオススメします。
星空、サンセット共に最高でした。
ありがとうございました!

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UFO Parasail Adventure - Best Kona Parasailing Tour

Fun!

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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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>

Traditional Luau & Hula Hawaiian Show 伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー

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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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour マウナケア星空観測ツアー

Reviewed by: HAWAIIAN

The tour was absolutely wonderful, and we were blessed with great weather! The guide mentioned it was so good that we might never see something like it again!

However, there was one disappointing point. While some smoking during the tour might be somewhat unavoidable, it was quite bothersome to see people smoking at the summit, where the air is thin. The smoke drifted among the majority (90%) who do not smoke, ruining the wonderful fresh air. It was mostly Japanese people there, and it was only the Japanese who were smoking, leaving cigarette butts and trash scattered by the wind... If the tour is managed by Japanese and they truly care about Hawaii, I believe it would be a more wonderful experience if they could consider making the tour non-smoking, or at least enforce a no-smoking policy at the summit.

I know this sounds critical, but I hope they will consider this for the future.

It was truly great, and if I have the chance, I would love to try it again.

ツアーはとても素晴らしく、天候も恵まれ、感謝です!
二度と観ることが出来ないとガイドの方がいうほどよかったです!

ただ、1点、残念だったのは ツアー中に喫煙されるのはある程度仕方ないかも知れませんが、
頂上で、空気も薄いところで スパスパ と 喫煙され、大半(9割)は吸わない方の中に、
紫煙が流れ、折角の素晴らしい空気も台無しです。ほぼ、日本人しかいないなかで、日本人だけが煙草を吸い、もちろん、吸い殻、ゴミも風で散乱・・・。本当にハワイのことを考え、日本人の運営で、日本のことも考えることが出来るのであれば、ツアー自体を禁煙にすとか、せめて頂上では禁煙にするとかの配慮があれば、より素晴らしいツアーになると思います。
苦言を呈するようですが、これからのことを考えると、お考え頂ければと思います。

本当によかったので、チャンスがあれば再度トライしたいと思います。

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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ <12~3月/午前/軽食付き/ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発>

Wonderful! 素敵

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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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

The beautiful sea of Kona. 美しいコナの海

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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Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

Shuttle From city of Kona to Airport

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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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It was wonderful! 素晴らしかったです♪

Reviewed by: ならちゃん

The sunset and stargazing were both wonderful and moving. The only disappointment was that the full moon, especially since it was a supermoon, was too bright. I definitely want to go again during the new moon!

サンセットも星空観測も素晴らしくて感動しました。
ただ1つ残念だったのが満月、それもスーパームーンだったことで月あかりが明るすぎた。ぜひ今度は新月の時に行ってみたいです!

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Dear Nara-chan,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the sunset and stargazing. It turns out that the day you joined the tour was the day of the supermoon.

ならちゃん様
この度はツアーに御参加して頂き誠にありがとうございます。
サンセットと星空観測を楽しんで頂けた様でとても嬉しいです。
ツアーに参加して頂いた日がスーパームーンの日だったのですね

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

BodyGlove Sunset Dinner Cruise

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

Great evening

Reviewed by: Roger

The crew were all very helpful and friendly. It was a great experience.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Natural planetarium 天然のプラネタリウム

Reviewed by: 三四郎

From the beginning, I planned my trip with the desire to see the starry sky near the Subaru Telescope on the Big Island of Hawaii. On the day of the visit, the sky was clear, the wind was calm, and the moon had not yet risen, making it the perfect location.

First, I was picked up at the hotel lobby and driven to the Onizuka Visitor Center, where we had dinner. At first, I thought, "Japanese food in Hawaii?" but after eating Hawaiian food for a while, I was very satisfied with the warm miso soup and delicious rice, especially in the chilly weather. Since it was still early, I think it’s better to keep lunch light.

After that, we took commemorative photos with the sunset in the background near the Subaru Telescope and then descended a bit for stargazing. The guide was very attentive and handled those who were feeling unwell from altitude sickness promptly. Additionally, he had extensive knowledge of constellations and cameras (he even set up the tour guests' cameras to capture beautiful shots) and provided various explanations using a laser pointer. I was truly moved to see the shield of Orion. We were also able to see shooting stars and satellites. I posted some photos, but the real sea of clouds and sunset were so magnificent that they can't be fully captured in pictures. Thank you very much. I would love to return in a different season.

当初より、ハワイ島のすばる望遠鏡の近くで星空を見たいと思って旅行の計画を立てました。
当日は、空は快晴、風は強くなく、月は観測時点ではまだ出ていないという最高のロケーションでした。
まず、ホテルのロビーまで迎えに来ていただき、オニヅカビジターセンターまで車で登り、夕飯をいただきました。最初は、ハワイまで来て日本食か、、と思ってましたが、ハワイのご飯を食べ続けた後かつ、肌寒い中での温かいみそ汁と美味しいご飯には大満足でした。時間が早いので、昼食は控えめにした方がいいかと思います。
その後、スバル望遠鏡の近くで夕日を背景に記念撮影をし、少し下りて星空観測をしました。ガイドさんは、気配り上手で、高山病で体調の悪くなった方にも、テキパキと対応されていました。また、星座の知識や、カメラの知識も豊富で(ツアー客のカメラでも、キレイな一枚を取れる設定にしてくれました。)、レーザーポインターでいろいろな説明をしてくださいました。オリオン座の盾まで見えたのには、本当に感動しました。流れ星や人工衛星も見ることができました。写真をアップしましたが、本物の雲海や夕日は、写真では伝えきれないくらい素晴らしかったです。本当にありがとうございました。次は季節を変えてまた行きたいと思います。

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Dear Sanjuro,

Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea on the Big Island is a place chosen as one of the world's most beautiful views, and each time you go up, the scenery is different, allowing for a wonderful experience. The stars are truly breathtaking as well. It must be quite difficult to see that many stars in Japan, don't you think? We hope you will visit the Big Island again next time. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.

Nature School
Tomoe

三四郎様

弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島のマウナケアは世界の絶景にも選ばれている場所でして、何回あがっても景色が違いますので楽しむ事ができます。
また星は本当に満天ですね。日本であれだけ星を見るのは大変難しいのではないでしょうか?
次回もハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております

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  • オニヅカからの雲海

  • 山頂付近からの夕日

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