Reviewed by: 新袖ぱぱ
After the New Year, my wife and I participated in a tour to see manta rays on the Big Island. We set sail from the harbor in Kona in the evening and watched the sunset over the ocean near the airport before entering the water for snorkeling. The light illuminated the dark underwater world, creating a very magical atmosphere as we eagerly waited for the manta rays, but unfortunately, none appeared. Even though we were wearing wetsuits, it was cold at night when we got out, and our fleece jackets were very helpful.
We were informed that if we didn't see any manta rays, we could try again for free, so we later joined a dolphin watching tour on Oahu, where we were able to see dolphins while snorkeling and swim with sea turtles, which was great. Additionally, we were surprised to see two humpback whales breaching multiple times! Next time, I definitely want to see manta rays.
正月明けに、ハワイ島でマンタを見たくて家内と参加しました。
夕方コナのハーバーを出航し、空港の沖で海に沈む夕日を見てからシュノーケリングで海に入りました。暗い水中をライトが照らしてとても幻想的で、ワクワクしながらマンタを待ったのですが、結局一匹も現れませんでした。ウエットスーツを着ていても、上がると夜は寒くてフリースの防寒着が役に立ちました。
一匹も見れなかった時は無料で再チャレンジできるとの事で、私達は後日オアフ島のイルカを見るツアーに参加し、シュノーケリングで!イルカを見たり海亀と泳いだりできたので良かったです。さらにザトウクジラ2匹のブリーチングを何度も見れてビックリ!
次回は是非マンタを見たいですね。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Gill
What a privilege to be in the water with these magnificent, graceful creatures, the small group ( max 6) made for a very personalised tour, Keith and Cassie were so knowledgeable and passionate about the mantas, knowing them all by name! I would highly recommended this tour operator, they have a deep respect for ocean and the sea life in this beautiful part of the world while providing a fun and outstanding experience. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/22 |
Reviewed by: ゆかり
I was really lucky to meet dolphins and whales. However, the waves were rough that day, and I got seasick... I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
イルカやくじらに会うこともできて本当にラッキーでした。
ただその日は波が荒く船酔いに…酔い止めお勧めします
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise.
It sounds like you were lucky to encounter whales and dolphins.
I hope you were okay after that; we recommend taking motion sickness medication beforehand.
We would be grateful if you could use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットディナークルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで、大変うれしく思っております。
クジラやイルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、ラッキーでしたね。
その後、船酔いは大丈夫でしたでしょうか。事前の酔い止め薬の服用をおすすめいたします。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Flow
We had a great time on this tour. We were able to see many different places on the island and our tour guide Awana had great knowledge of the island. The tour is a lot of driving but the van is decently comfortable and they have frequent stops to get out and stretch.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Ping
Unforgettable experience. Amazing views. Excellent services.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: ジャイ子
I learned how to surf in English and was able to catch waves right away, which was fun. They also took photos of me.
I recommend wearing a long-sleeve rash guard. I wore a short-sleeve one and ended up getting sunburned.
I signed a waiver at the office and learned about paddling and how to stand up.
Since we were supposed to travel to the lesson location individually, I was thinking of calling a taxi, but a family from LA who was participating in the lesson with me offered me a ride. They seemed to like Japan, and the dad was wearing a T-shirt with Japanese writing on it. I was lucky!
サーフィンを英語で教えてもらいながらしました。すぐ波に乗れて楽しかったです。写真も撮ってくれました。
ラッシュガードは長袖をおすすめします。私は半袖だったので、日焼けしてしまいました。
オフィスで誓約書にサインしたり、パドリングや立ち方を教わりました。
レッスン場所までの移動は各々でということだったので、TAXiを呼ぼうと思ったら、一緒にレッスンに参加していたLAのアメリカ人の御家族が乗せてくれました。日本のことが好きみたいで、パパさんは日本語が書かれていたTシャツを来てました。運が良かった!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Mary & Lloyd
My husband and I booked the Deluxe Circle Island Tour with Kailani Tours online @hawaiiactivities.com a few weeks before we left for our 20th anniversary on the Big Island. We loved our driver/tour guide Alana from the beginning...she was so personable, caring and knowledgeable (a former teacher). The Mercedes van was very comfortable for the 7 people on our tour and we were well provided for with plenty of water and snacks (even with my gluten free limitations). The tour was fabulous, from the Kona Joe coffee farm, lunch/tour at Volcanoes Natl Park, amazing Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, all the way to Rainbow Falls (yes, we saw a rainbow there) and beautiful Akaka Falls! It was great to see the highlights of the island at the beginning of our vacation to get the "lei" of the land so to speak, on the Big Island. This way the remainder of our trip could be spent leisurely exploring the Kohala Coast where we were staying. We highly recommend it to everyone!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour - Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Volcanoes |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Michael and Michele
Great crew! Great boat! Great time! A fun time! Thanks so much!
Aloha,
Thanks for joining us! We hope you'll think of us on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/16 |
Reviewed by: KIYO
There weren't many fish, and the colors were not very vibrant, which was a bit disappointing, but I had a good experience. Thank you.
魚があまりいなく、色もカラフルでなく若干残念でしたが、良い体験はできました。ありがとうございました・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/12 |
Reviewed by: まっきー@
It seems that the weather is usually calm, but there happened to be strong winds, and the boat was rocking quite a bit, which made me feel seasick (I'm prone to motion sickness, and I had taken medication for it...). Everyone else seemed to be fine, though.
The sea breeze was very refreshing, and once we got further out, we could see the beautiful view of Mauna Kea. At first, we could only see it from a distance, but just before we returned, a whale came close to us, and it was an emotional moment. A foreign staff member was sending some kind of signal underwater to attract the whales. It was a precious experience!
普段は穏やからしいですが、たまたま風が強く、結構船が揺れて酔ってしまいました(私は酔いやすい方で酔い止めは飲んでいたのですが…)。他は皆さん大丈夫そうでした。
とても気持ちいい海風で、沖へ出ると、マウナケアの山の景色がきれいに見れました。
初めは少し遠目にしか見れませんでしたが、帰り間際に至近距離でクジラが来てくれて、感動しました。外国人スタッフの方が、クジラを呼び寄せる信号?みたいなのを海中で送ってくれてました。貴重な体験でした!
マハロ!あなたをお迎えできてとても嬉しかったです(写真を共有してくれてありがとう!)
Mahalo! We loved having you aboard (and thank you for sharing the photo too)!
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/14 |
Reviewed by: TracyM
We did the ATV/waterfall Tour as a 4 rider with my husband and my 4 and 8 year old daughters. We wanted excitement and fully expected that to come with some dirt/mud. It did not disappoint! And thankfully they have warm showers available to clean up after. You have options to ride on a quad solo or in a Razor 4x4 vehicle with 2 or 4 passengers. There had been much rain which made challenges for the trails, but the guides worked it out and made sure it was a good time. Andres and Rudy (sorry if I didn’t spell that right) were great. They were very helpful with the small kids making sure they were safe. Due to the extensive and prolonged rain we weren’t able to play in the waterfall, which was a disappointment since that was something we were really looking forward too, but understandable. I wish we would have also done the zip lines and giant swing. Both Looked awesome! Next time for sure!
Tip: wear closed toed water shoes so they can be easily washed off and dried.
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| Packages: | Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/10 |
Reviewed by: AMさん
I only saw the whale twice, and it was just the tail and the spout. Also, the waves were a bit rough, and I felt sick; it was painful for two hours. One hour would have been enough.
くじらが2回しか見えませんでした。それもシッポと潮吹きだけでした。また、波が少し荒く、気分が悪くなり、2時間は苦痛でした。1時間でじゅうぶんでした。
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We hope you enjoyed the winter whale watching.
As it is a natural experience, we appreciate your understanding that the appearance of whales and the movement of the boat may vary depending on the conditions of the day.
We would be grateful if you could use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
冬のホエールウォッチングはお楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。
自然のものゆえ、当日の状況によりクジラの出現や船の揺れには差がございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/10 |
Reviewed by: maki
It was a participation of two mothers and two two-year-old boys! Perhaps because both of them took motion sickness medication, they fell asleep and we couldn't see the good parts, but the mothers were able to catch glimpses even while being unable to move! The staff were also kind, bringing us drinks while we couldn't move.
Since it was early in the morning, we brought rice balls with us. The boat only had granola, so it was great to be able to eat the rice balls we brought during the waiting time. It gets really bumpy once we set off, so I think it's best to eat during the waiting time before boarding the boat.
母二人、二歳の男の子二人での参加でした!
二人とも酔い止めを飲んでいたせいか、寝てしまい、ちょうどいいところで見れませんでしたが、母達は動けない中でもちらっと見ることが出来ました!
スタッフの方も、動けない私たちに飲み物を持ってきてくれたりと親切でした。
朝早くだったので、おにぎりを持参していきました。
船上はグラノーラだけでしたので、待ち時間に持参したおにぎりを食べれて良かったです。
出発するとすごく揺れるので、集合してから船乗するまでの待ち時間に食するとベストだと思います。
Thank you for joining us!
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/17 |
Reviewed by: めぐみ
I participated with a friend. We were the only Japanese people there, along with a Chinese couple and about ten American passengers. The guidance was conducted entirely in English. There were also floatation devices and life vests available for rent, so I think it's an activity that anyone who is unsure about swimming can enjoy with peace of mind.
After departing, we were first taken to a snorkeling spot to encounter dolphins. We stayed there for about an hour. Right after we arrived, we were able to encounter a large pod of dolphins, which was very moving. After snorkeling, there is a possibility of getting cold, so I recommend bringing a beach towel and a jacket that can get wet. Some people were wearing wetsuits.
After that, we moved to Masic Sands Beach and enjoyed another 30 minutes of snorkeling in a different atmosphere. There were some people who got seasick due to the waves and the boat's rocking, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication and getting plenty of sleep beforehand.
友人と2人で参加しました。
日本人は私たち2人だけで、他は中国系カップルと10人弱のアメリカ人の乗客とご一緒でした。
ガイダンスは全て英語での実施でした。
浮具やライフベストの貸し出しもあったので、泳ぎに不安のある方でも安心して楽しめるアクティビティかと思います。
出港後まずはイルカ遭遇のシュノーケリングスポットに連れて行っていただきました。
そこでの滞在時間はおおよそ1時間程度。
到着後直ぐに大きなイルカの群れと遭遇でき、とても感動的でした。
シュノーケリング後、体が冷える可能性もあるので、ビーチタオル、濡れても良い上着など持参するのをお勧めします。ウェットスーツを着ていらっしゃる方もいました。
その後は、Masic Sands Beach辺りに移動し、また違った雰囲気のシュノーケリングを30分程楽しめました。
波やボートの揺れで船酔いをしている方もいましたので、事前に酔い止め、十分な睡眠をお勧めします。
マハロ・ヌイ(大変ありがとうございます)!5つ星のレビューをいただき、私たちはとても嬉しいです!私たちと一緒に水上で素晴らしい時間を過ごされたと聞いて、心から喜んでいます!次回ビッグアイランドにお越しの際には、またお会いできることを楽しみにしています。滞在の残りも楽しんでいただけたことを願っています!私たちの冒険をInstagramとFacebookでフォローしてください #dolphindiscoverieshi
Mahalo nui for your 5 star review! We are so stoked to hear you had a great time on the water with us! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to the Big Island and hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay! Follow our adventures on Instagram and Facebook #dolphindiscoverieshi
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Elise
The tour was wonderful! Rob, our guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had plenty of time at each of the stops, and really got to explore the island. The hikes in Volcanoes National Park were easy, and we got to see a variety of areas and sites. The waterfalls and black sand beach in the afternoon were beautiful. Absolutely loved the day and the tour!
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| Packages: | Volcano Adventure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/06 |
Reviewed by: osugi
The weather was clear and perfect, which lifted my spirits. About 15 boats participated, and I was the only one rowing solo. I managed to keep up on the way there, but got a bit tired on the return trip. Towards the end, I was moving slowly, and the instructor kindly pulled me along with a rope, for which I am grateful.
There were quite a few waves on the sea this time, but I was thrilled to enter a cave that I couldn't visit during the tour with Ariyoshi due to rough seas. On the way back, we went snorkeling in a cove, which was my first time in such deep water, and it was also an amazing experience.
Since we split into two groups, the first group probably had to wait quite a bit in this cove. Those who love snorkeling got to enjoy it for a longer time. During the waiting period, we were able to have some juice and snacks.
There were 4 to 5 instructors present, so those who had difficulties could safely return, and they guided us through the shallow areas, making it easy for older participants to join. The round trip was about 3 miles, taking just under an hour one way. It was a comfortable journey thanks to the nice weather.
快晴のいい天気で気分も最高でした。
15艇ほどが参加しましたが1人漕ぎは当方1艘で行きは付いて行きましたが、帰りは少し疲れたので最後にゆっくり進んでいるとインストラクターがロープで連結して引っ張ってくれました、感謝です。
今回も結構海面はうねりが有りましたが、有吉のツアーで海が荒れて行けなかった洞窟にも入れて感激しました。
帰りに入江でシュノーケリング、あんなに水深の有るところでは始めてでこれも感激。
2班に別れての行動だったので一班目はこの入江で結構またされたかな?シュノーケリングが好きな人は長く出来たけど。
待ち時間にはジュースやお菓子をいただけました。
インストラクターが4~5人付いていたので沈した人も安全に復帰でき、浅瀬も誘導してくれて、年配にも安心して参加できます。
往復3マイル、片道1時間弱かな?
いい天気だったので快適な旅でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/04 |
Reviewed by: ダノン
I participated in a morning tour.
My spouse and I signed up, but it was a private tour!
Canoeing was more exhausting than I expected!
Additionally, the waves were a bit high, and I started to feel a little seasick...
At the snorkeling point, I was able to see a lot of fish.
On the way back, I was completely worn out from canoeing.
After that, we went to a popular café and made good use of our time.
I'm glad I participated!
早朝のツアーに参加しました。
夫婦で申し込みましたが、貸し切りでした!
カヌーは思っていた以上にしんどい!
さらに若干波も高く、少し船酔い気味に…。
シュノーケリングポイントではたくさんお魚が見れました。
帰りのカヌーはバテバテでした。
そのあとは、人気のカフェに行ったり、時間を有効活用できました。
参加してよかったです!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii8888
This tour is very good for aged people and Baby. Everyone can enjoy.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Two years ago, I participated in a tour swimming with dolphins on the Big Island of Hawaii and was moved by the many dolphins I saw. This time, I'm challenging myself with manta rays. There were four Japanese people, including myself (I participated alone), and about 15 foreigners in the mixed tour. The boat moves at an incredible speed. First, we enjoyed the sunset.
After that, we entered the sea where the mantas come. Then, we just floated and relaxed while waiting to encounter the mantas. After about 15 minutes of waiting, we encountered two small mantas. We then moved to another location and were able to see three large mantas as well. When I saw them, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!"
Since the boat moves quite fast and you just float and wait in the water, I think it's safer to take motion sickness medication even if you're not prone to seasickness.
I asked a couple of questions via email, such as, "Can I participate alone?" and "I'm joining another tour in the morning; will I make it in time for the pickup?" The responses were smooth and good, which is why I gave this rating.
2年前のハワイ島でイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加して、たくさんのイルカを見て感動〜。今回はマンタに挑戦です。日本人は私を入れて4名(私は一人で参加しました)外国の方が15名ぐらいの混在ツアーでした。ボートは凄いスピードで進みます。先ずは夕日を堪能。
その後マンタが来る海へ入ります。
あとはマンタに出会うまでひたすら脱力して浮かんでる状態。マンタを待つこと15分ぐらいで2枚の小さなマンタに遭遇。その後場所を移動して、大きなマンタも3枚見ることができました。見た時は思わず凄ーいと言ってしまいました。
船はかなりのスピードで進むのと、海中ではただひたすら浮いて待つので、酔いやすくない人でも酔い止めはのんでおいたほうが安心だと思います。
「一人で参加できますか?」「午前中に別のツアーに参加していますが、ピックアップ時間は間に合いますか?」など2,3度メールで質問しましたが、対応もスムーズで良かったので、この評価にしました。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Manta University!
We hope you will join us again as a returning guest.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
ぜひまた、リピーター様としてご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/19 |
Reviewed by: マンタ大学卒業生
It was really great. Actually, I went dolphin watching on Oahu, but I didn't see any dolphins at that time. However, before going to see the mantas on this tour, I was able to see them from the boat. Plus, we also saw whales! The boat was going really fast, and it was a lot of fun. I took motion sickness medication, so I was fine with the boat ride. The mantas were incredibly large, and I was super excited to see them up close. My husband brought an underwater camera, so we were able to take great photos. I thought it would be cold in December, so I prepared thoroughly, but it wasn't as cold as I expected. It was so much fun!
凄く良かったです。実はオアフ島でドルフィンウォッチングに行ったのですが、その時イルカは見れなかったのに、このツアーでマンタを見に行く前に船の上から見る事ができました。しかもクジラも見れました!船もビュンビュン高速で楽しかったです。酔い止めを飲んで行ったので船酔いも大丈夫でした。マンタはすっごく大きくて、大接近で大興奮しました。旦那君が水中カメラを持参したので、バッチリ写真に収める事が出来ました。12月なので寒いと思い万全の対策で行きましたが、思った程は寒くなかったです。凄く楽しかったです。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Manta University. It was very lucky that you were able to see both dolphins and whales! I'm glad you enjoyed the impressive wild mantas as well. Please feel free to come back again if you have the opportunity. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はマンタ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました。イルカもクジラも見られただなんて、とってもラッキーでしたね!野生のマンタの迫力もお楽しみいただけたようで何よりです(^^) また是非機会がございましたら遊びにいらしてくださいね。MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/13 |
Reviewed by: スズポン
I could see a little bit of the whale's dorsal fin. However, when I compare the time spent swaying on the boat to the excitement of seeing it, it feels a bit tough. It might be different if I could see more whales or get closer to them.
くじらは背びれが少し見えました。
ただ、船に乗って揺れている時間と、見れた感動を比較すると、ちょっと厳しいかなー。
もっとクジラがたくさん見れるとか、近くに行けると違うかもしれないですが。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きな 泰さん
I visit the Big Island every year, but this was my first time kayaking. I challenged myself with my wife, who can't swim, and we were kindly taken care of by a Japanese guide. We had a great time kayaking. When we arrived at the snorkeling point, we jumped into the sea while still wearing our life jackets! Even my wife, who can't swim, was able to swim with many beautiful fish. It was wonderful!
毎年行くビッグアイランドですが、初めてのカヤック。泳げない妻とチャレンジ、日本語ガイドさんから親切に面倒見てもらい カヤックをおもいっきり楽しみました。シュノーケルポイントに到着すると、ライフジャケットを身に着けたまま海へ!泳げない妻でも沢山の綺麗な魚たちと一緒にスイミング よかったあ!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/03 |
Reviewed by: レジーロ
The sunset was very beautiful and amazing. However, the dinner on the cruise ship was disappointing, so my rating is a bit lower. I had dinner at another restaurant afterwards.
サンセットとても綺麗で最高でした。が、客船タイプディナーがお粗末で評価は少しがっかり。
また、別の店でディナーしました。
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sunset cruise.
We apologize for not being able to meet your dining preferences.
We appreciate your understanding regarding the limited offerings on board.
We hope you will use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットクルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
お食事はお客様のご希望にお答えすることができず申し訳ございません。
船上での限られたご提供となりますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
Reviewed by: レジーロ
I thought we would go a bit further out to watch, but we started watching near the island. I expected to see whales as close as in the photos, but they were a bit far away, and we could only see their dorsal fins. I think there are hits and misses, but it's disappointing.
もう少し沖に出てウォッチするかと思ったら島の近くで待機してウォッチング開始。写真ほどのホェールを観れると思いきやちょっと遠い上に背鰭が見れる程度でした。当たり外れはあると思いますが残念です。
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We hope you enjoyed the winter whale watching.
As it is a natural occurrence, we appreciate your understanding that the appearance of whales may vary depending on the conditions of the day.
We would be grateful if you could choose VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
冬のホエールウォッチングはお楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。
自然のものゆえ、クジラの出現には当日の状況により差がございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
Reviewed by: ハワイいいね
Snorkeling in the crystal-clear, calm waters of Kealakekua Bay was enjoyable for the kids as well. We were lucky enough to encounter a pod of dolphins, and they were playing chase with our boat. It was adorable!
The second deck of the boat offers fantastic views, but it sways quite a bit more up there. During the one-hour ride to the snorkeling spot, even passengers who usually don’t get seasick were feeling pretty worn out.
Lunch was a simple barbecue on board. It had an American-style flavor, but if you embrace that, it can be enjoyable. However, I was surprised that the soft drinks were only carbonated and that what was labeled as tropical fruit juice was actually a tropical cocktail (an alcoholic drink).
This tour has a predominantly English-speaking, mostly white crowd, so if you're feeling a bit weary of tours filled with only Japanese people and want to experience being abroad, I recommend it. Additionally, the snorkeling spot has calm waves, making it a good option for first-time snorkelers and families with children aged preschool and up.
透明度抜群の穏やかなケアラケクア湾でシュノーケリングは子供も楽しめました。我々は運良くイルカの群れに遭遇し、我々が乗っている船とイルカの集団が追いかけっこしていました。可愛かった!
船の2階デッキは見晴らし抜群ですが、船は2階の方が相当揺れます。シュノーケリング場所までの片道1時間で、普段は全く船酔いしない同乗者さえグッタリする程でした。
昼食は船内で行われた簡単なバーベキュー。アメリカンな大味ですが、それも含め楽しんでしまえばこっちのもの。ただ、表記されていた事から想像していたのと実際には違ったのはソフトドリンクは炭酸だけである事、トロピカルフルーツジュースではなくトロピカルカクテル(アルコールドリンク)だった事です。
英語オンリーの白人多めのツアーですから日本人ばかりのツアーにちょっと辟易して、海外に来たぞという気分を味わいたい方にはオススメです。
あと、シュノーケル場所は波が穏やかなのでシュノーケリング初体験者や幼稚園児以上の年齢のお子様がいらっしゃるご家族にもいいかもしれません。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Jenny Y
Great experience all around. We arrived, check in process was super efficient and we got onto the boat and in the water on time. The crew was well coordinated and found the optimal spot for us to view some mantas.
We saw two total, one passing by several times and very closely (belly almost touching our light board).
Really special experience.
Thanks Sea Quest!
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: PKV
The overall experience was very good. This is our first Helicopter ride and it turned out to be an excellent one. Though we did not get to see real fire ( no active lava in Hawaii now), we could see the steaming volcano at close up. The pilot Steve was very good, answering all our queries with patience. The narrative was good throughout the trip. Overall 50 minutes was worth the money. I paid additional $100 for copilot seat which was on higher side. This is one reason why I rated 4-star and not 5-star.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: かずがーが
I stayed at the King Kamehameha Hotel and participated because I am learning hula. As others have mentioned, I don't think reconfirmation is necessary. When I arrived around 5 PM, there was a long line. Most of the people were foreigners. Arriving by canoe from the sea was something unique that other luau shows don't have, and it was very lovely. The food was quite tasty. The show was exciting and enjoyable. It would have been even better if there had been a modern hula show as well.
キングカメカメハホテルに滞在していたのと、フラを習っているので参加しました。
他の方も書かれているように、リコンファームは必要ないかと思います。
17時頃に行くと長蛇の列。
殆どが外国の方でした。
海からカヌーでの登場は他のルアウショーにはなく、とても素敵でした。
お料理は普通に美味しかったです。
ショーの内容も迫力があって楽しめました。
現代フラのショーもあったら尚良かったかな。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/03 |
Reviewed by: りゅうせい
If you have small children, I think 15 minutes is enough. They don't have much concentration.
I have the impression that helicopters are expensive no matter where you ride them in the world, but I think it might be a good experience in life.
To be honest, you can see similar scenery from a Cessna, but taking off straight up without a runway feels different!
小さい子供が居るのであれば15分で十分だとおもいます。集中力がらないので、、
ヘリは世界中どこで乗っても高いなと言うイメージがありますが、、人生の経験としてあったほうが良いかな?とおもいます。
正直な所、セスナでも同じような風景は見れますが、助走無しで上に飛ぶのはまた違う気がします〜!
Dear Ryusei,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the helicopter tour on the Big Island. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the unique flying experience that helicopters offer, which is different from that of a Cessna. The photos taken at the heliport really convey the atmosphere of boarding. Thank you for sharing those.
We look forward to serving you again.
VELTRA Customer Service
りゅうせい様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
ハワイ島でのヘリコプター遊覧をお楽しみいただき幸いです。
セスナとはまた違うヘリコプターならではの飛行方法も感じていただき、大変うれしく思います。
ヘリポートでのお写真も搭乗の雰囲気が伝わってきますね。ありがとうございます。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Joy
So fun! Thought it would be scary to up that high, but it was a smooth and carefree ride. The crew was friendly and made the experience great.
Mahalo for the 5 stars Joy! We're thrilled you had such a great experience with us. Hope to see you again soon!
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| Packages: | Out of this World Ride [1,200ft] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
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ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Manta University & Dolphin School!
Unfortunately, we were unable to see mantas this time, but we appreciate your participation in the retry at Dolphin School on Oahu!
Please do come back for another chance at Manta University.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your return.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学&イルカの学校へのご参加ありがとうございました!
今回残念ながらマンタに会うことはできませんでしたが、オアフ島にてイルカの学校でのリトライにご参加いただきありがとうございます!
ぜひ!!またマンタ大学再チャレンジお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
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