Reviewed by: Lisa H
First time on surf bus, me(45), niece(25), son(9), daughter(4). Only paid for 1 activity each because we didnt know the time schedule or what would work best. Pick up 8:15am. Nice tour of different beaches at north shore. Finally arrived at 1st activity spot at 10:30 me/daughter went to waimea beach, niece/son waimea falls and walked to us. Others did snorkeling. Picked up at 1pm. Next stop haleiwa where we got 1 paddle board and 1 double kayak. Son loved padded boarding by himself! We switched off and met back at 3. Others walked through town and ate. We did great with just one activity eac (2 waimea waterfall entrance, 1 paddle board, 1 kayak). Others did th snorkel then th paddle board the 2nd half. The falls walk was hot and long but my son still enjoyed. Beach was nice for me and my 4 year old to float in the calmer waves. Definitely enjoyed our trip! Nice ending was a couple days later I realized I had left my daughter's life jacket (brought a good one for my entir vaca
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Hope C Caton
The most unique and different type of experience I have ever encountered. So easy to participate, no special skills or training required made it really easy to enjoy oneself. Completely forgot that I wasn't breathing with an air tank...loved the huge views I had with the Bubble Head. Would definitely do this again!!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated at my husband's request. It was our first experience. The staff member was kind and communicated in broken Japanese. The driver only spoke English. All the other guests were foreigners, which felt a bit isolating...
We had a nearly 10-minute aerial walk per group. However, since we were last in line, I started to feel sick and ended up throwing up at the peak. I had taken motion sickness medication beforehand. The summit was quite high and it swayed a lot. Before returning to the boat, we jumped into the sea.
I purchased an SD card with data for $30, which I paid for later at the office.
It was fun, but I might be a bit tired. Please make sure to take care of your health before participating!
旦那様の希望で参加しました。ふたりとも初体験。スタッフのお兄さんは、カタコトの日本語で親切に対応してくれました。送迎の運転手さんは英語のみです。参加していたお客さんも、みんな外国人でした。ちょっと孤立…
一組あたり10分弱の空中散歩。でも、順番が一番最後だったので気分が悪くなって、なんと頂点でゲ○を吐いてしまいました。酔い止め飲んでおいたんですけどね。頂上はかなり高く、かなり揺れました。船に戻る前に、海の中へドボン。
30ドルでデータの入ったSDカードを購入。これは後で事務所で支払いました。
楽しかったけど、疲れたかも。体調を整えて参加してくださいね。
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not much of a tour. Driver OK - very little information given during ride, made a few recommendations. Driver dropped everyone off then went surfing for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Other folks in group disappointed in the amount of walking, lack of bike helmets and places where the road had no bike trail.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We loved the time paddeling the Kayaks it was easy and fun.
The snorkeling was the best!!!
The rock climbing and jumping was great as was the lava tube.
We also saw the dolfins which was great.
My only complaint was we got done too soon. I could have stayed our another 30 minutes at least.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Shawn
I had a stand up paddle board lesson with Alison on 5/31. She brought along the correct sized board for me, something the rental places at Waikiki did not, and we had a great time. After a couple of minutes of getting used to the balance, I was off and running....err...paddling that is. It was a beautiful day, before and after the rain squall, and we saw numerous sea turtles swimming by us. Alison was fun, friendly, and easy to talk to and was an excellent instructor. I had the lesson my first day in Hawaii and it was so much fun, I did it every day I was there.
The second day I had a regular surfing lession with (Mollie, Matty? something like that, I forget now. But it was great fun also, I caught a few nice waves and she was really helpful....another great instructor. The learning curve for surfing is quite a bit higher than SUP, but I enjoyed it so much I'm taking another surfing lession this Sunday in cold water (wet suit) here in Washington state. It's true what they
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was my first time Sport Fishing experiance. I've done other fishing trips but nothing like this one. Crew was great and very helpful and informative. Boat was clean and comfortable. I would definitly do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My husband and I participated in stand-up paddleboarding in Kailua. Since I had experience with surfing, we signed up without a lesson. It was more stable than a longboard, and it was fun to paddle easily like a boat. We paddled to a nearby island twice and didn't fall off even once (the wind and waves were mild). I was really satisfied since even a beginner like me could enjoy it so much. I would love to do it again when I go back to Hawaii! Thank you!
主人と二人でカイルア スタンドアップ・パドルに参加しました。サーフィンは経験していたので、レッスン無しで申し込みました。
ロングボードよりも安定していて、簡単にボートのように漕げて楽しかったです。近くの島にも2度漕いで行き、一度も落ちませんでした。(風や波も少なかったので)
初心者でもこんなに楽しめたので、すごく満足です。またハワイに行ったらリピートしたいです!
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a great time!
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great acivity. We learned all about the island on the drive to the North Shore. Saw all the great surfing beaches, did some snorkeling and kyaking....a very fun day.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Tought it was a bit pricey and would love to be out there longer but it was a great time and the instructors were wonderful.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/03 |
Reviewed by: an
My father took on the challenge for the second time.
The kids tried surfing for the first time.
I had heard that surfing requires more stamina and strength than expected, and it really was true.
But thanks to the instructor, we were able to ride the waves.
The fun time flew by in an instant.
Thank you very much.
父は二度目のチャレンジ。
子供たちは初のサーフィン。
サーフィンは思いのほか体力と筋力が必要とは聞いていましたが、本当にそうでした。
でもインストラクターの方のお陰で、波に乗ることができました。
楽しい時間はあっという間でした。
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
First of all, I thought there wouldn't be any staff who could speak Japanese, but maybe we just got lucky? A local male staff member explained everything to us in Japanese with great effort. The shuttle bus only spoke English, but we didn't feel any inconvenience and had a great time♪
First, we went out to sea at quite a speed, and we were launched to a height higher than we imagined (laughs), so if you're worried, I recommend taking motion sickness medication♪
The staff on board will take photos for you, but it costs $30. You'll receive an SD card when you get off the boat, and you can pay inside the building next to the dock. We weren't quite sure where to pay (laughs), but a Chinese participant helped us, and we just followed everyone else (laughs). I definitely recommend getting your photos taken! (≧ω≦)b
Towards the end, there’s a moment when your lower body gets submerged in the water, and around that time, the staff asks from the boat, "Mizu Japon, okay!?" So, if you don't want to get wet, you won't be forced into the water. I was impressed by this consideration♪ (Of course, we shouted "Okay!" (laughs))
It was thrilling, and the opportunity to see the Hawaiian scenery from such a high position is rare, so I'm really glad I participated―――――!
By the way, the image is from our angle. The boat looks so small from that height (laughs), but it was surprisingly stable and felt great!!
まず、日本語が通じるスタッフがいないと思っていたのですが、私たちの時が偶然だったのかな?現地の男性スタッフが、一生懸命日本語で説明してくれました。送迎バスの方は英語のみでしたが、何ら不便を感じることもなく、楽しめましたよ♪
まず、けっこうなスピードで沖へ行くのと、想像以上に高い位置まで飛ばされるので(笑)心配な方は酔い止めを♪
同乗したスタッフさんが写真を撮ってくれるのですが、30ドルで、船を降りる時にSDカードを渡され、船着き場横の建物内でお会計。といった感じです。
私たちはいまいち会計場所がわかりませんでしたがw一緒に参加した中国の方に教えて頂いたのと、あとは皆について行けばいいだけです(笑)
写真は是非!撮ってもらうことをオススメします(≧ω≦)b
そして飛ばされながら終盤、お水に下半身が浸かる瞬間があるんですが、終盤頃になるとスタッフさんが「ミズ ジャポン オーケー!?」ってかんじで船から問いかけてくれて、水に浸かりたくない方が、無理に水中へ引き込まれることはないです♪この気遣いは感心しました♪
(私たちはもちろん「オーケー!」と叫びましたがw)
スリルもあり、あんなに高い位置からハワイの景色を一望できる機会なんてそうそうないので、参加して本当に良かった―――――!と思います!!
ちなみに画像は私たちアングルです。あの位船が小さく見えるほど高く上がります(笑)しかし想像以上に安定感があり、気持ち良いですよ!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/01 |
Reviewed by: りき
My father wanted to go, so my father, sister, and I participated together. The canoe could hold five or six people, but perhaps because it was early in the morning, we were the only participants, so two staff members joined us. After just a brief lesson on how to hold the paddle and how to row, we set off into the sea. We all paddled out to the open water and waited for the waves. The staff would let us know when a good wave was coming, and when we started paddling at their signal, we were able to ride the waves successfully. The canoe moved forward with great momentum, and surprisingly, we picked up quite a bit of speed, so we got pretty wet from the splashes (laughs). We rode the waves twice before finishing. They also took photos for us, and including that, it was about $30 per person, but I thought I would have been satisfied if we could have ridden the waves three times. Overall, I can say it was "fun!" and since it's an experience you can't really have elsewhere, I highly recommend it!
父が乗りたい!ということで父・姉・私の3人で参加しました。
カヌーは5、6人乗りでしたが、朝早かったためか参加者は私たち家族だけだったので、2人のスタッフが一緒に乗ってくれました。
パドルの持ち方と漕ぎ方をちょっと教わっただけですぐ海へ出発。沖まで全員で漕いで行き、波を待ちます。いい波がきたことをスタッフが教えてくれるので、その合図で漕ぎだすとうまく波に乗ることができました。カヌーは勢いよく進み、意外にスピードが出ていたので水しぶきがすごく、結構濡れました(笑)
波に2回乗って終了。写真も撮ってくれていてそれを含め、1人30ドルくらいでしたが、できれば3回波に乗れれば満足かなーと思いました。ただやはり感想としては「楽しかった!」し、あまり他では経験できないのでおススメです!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Nicole Mankowski
The crew was great and the view even better! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a thrill seeking scenic view of Waikiki,
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Standing on a board on the water seemed absolutely impossible to me... or so I thought, but surprisingly, I managed to do it. When the wind blows, I become the sail myself... So, during strong winds, if I just stand there, I'll get swept away... In those moments, I sit down to avoid it.
After a simple explanation, I was pulled into the sea and before I knew it, I was standing on the board. Moreover, while sitting, I found myself riding the waves. When I paddle while riding the waves, I can change direction... I see now... This is how everyone gets hooked on this sport...
Feeling refreshed and gliding smoothly, I spotted a sea turtle within reach... What a lucky moment! And when I saw an old man standing on his board making a phone call out in the ocean, I felt like I had witnessed something just as precious as the sea turtle, and it excited me.
The convenience of being able to leave my hotel in Waikiki in my swimsuit and return in the same attire is the biggest charm. The CD I received has become a cherished memory, more valuable than any souvenir.
水の上のボードに立つなんて、絶対に無理!。。。と思っていたけど、意外といける。。。
風が吹くと立っている自分自身がセイルになるのだとか。。。だから、強風の時はぼ~~っと突っ立ってると流される。。。そんな時は座って回避。
カンタンな説明のあと引っ張られるままに海に入り、いつのまにかボードの上に立っていた。おまけに座ってだけど、いつの間にか波に乗っていた。波に乗りながらパドルを水に刺すと方向が変わる。。な~るほど。。。
こうやって皆このスポーツにハマっていくんだ。。。
気分爽快でスイスイ進んでいると手が届くかと思う距離にウミガメが。。。なんとラッキー
そして、沖でボードに立って電話をかけてたじいさんを見たとき、ウミガメと同じくらい貴重なものを見た気がしてワクワクした。
ワイキキのホテルから水着ででかけ、水着で帰ってこれるという手軽さが何より魅力。いただいたCDもお土産よりも大切な思い出になった。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/28 |
Reviewed by: マサト
I think it's easy to understand because they teach in both English and Japanese. The area where you surf has a lot of rocks, so you need to be careful when you fall off the board. The instructor shows videos to explain how to fall safely.
The people I took the lesson with were a foreign couple, a group, and two children. Everyone was riding the waves. Paddling is really tiring, but I was happy to surf in Hawaii. Also, a long-sleeved rash guard is better to avoid chafing. They provided rash guards and surf shoes for us. You can also buy photos they take, which are available for a fee. Everyone was very friendly, and it was a lot of fun, truly Hawaiian!
英語及び日本語で教えてくれるので、わかりやすいかなと思います。サーフィンをする場所の下は岩がたくさんあるところなので、ボードから落ちるときに注意が必要です。先生から落ち方は映像を見せて説明してくれます。
私が一緒にレッスンを受けた人は外国人のカップルとグループ及び子供2人でした。
みんな波に乗ってましたよ。パドリングはとにかく非常に疲れますが、ハワイでサーフィンでき嬉しかったです。あと、ラッシュガードは長袖の方が擦れなくていいです。ラッシュガードとサーフシューズは貸してくれました。写真も有料ですが撮ってくれたものを買えます。とてもフレンドリーだしハワイらしくすごく楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The driver who picked us up was entertaining and made the drive enjoyable. The boat crew was good and provided helpful information and made the parasailing a better experience than expected. I definately recommending to everyone to try parasailing at least once while in Hawaii.
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/25 |
Reviewed by: yamato
Upon arriving at the shop with lockers, we received an explanation and headed to Kailua Beach. After that, we had lunch and kayaking, so we only had about an hour to play at the beach. Kailua Beach is very beautiful, and the breeze felt nice.
As for kayaking, to be honest, it was tough for me as someone who is not athletic and has a bit of a flabby body, but I somehow managed to reach the uninhabited island in last place. This led to a bit of a quarrel between us, which brought down the mood, but we were encouraged by the instructor's energetic and reliable presence, and we ended up having a great time. On the uninhabited island, the instructor shared stories about birds and mythology, which was enjoyable.
For those going with a partner who may not have much stamina, please lead them without getting angry. That's the secret to having fun!
ロッカーのあるショップに到着すると説明をうけてカイルアビーチへ。その後ランチとカヤックがあるので、ビーチで遊べるのは実質1時間くらいでした。
カイルアビーチはとってもきれいで、風がきもちよかったです。
さてカヤックですが、運動音痴でブヨブヨバディの私には正直しんどかったですが、最下位でなんとか無人島に到着。そのことで夫婦喧嘩になりテンションがさがってしまったのですが、インストラクターの元気で頼りがいのある逞しい姿に後押しされ楽しく過ごせました。無人島ではインストラクターの方が鳥や神話の話をしてくれて楽しかったです。
体力のないパートナーと行かれる方は、怒らずにリードしてあげて下さいね。それが楽しむ秘訣ですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Leddon
We had an amazing adventure with the wonderful staff at Outfitters Kauai. The zips were so fun, and we felt very safe. The kayak in was a fun little adventure and the hike in wasn't tough at all. The staff were so wonderful. We felt like there us no way we could have had so much fun for a whole day deal for the price. Nick, Mitch, and Golden were so funny and personable. Bring a camera with a wrist strap, your swim suit for the two swimming holes (one with a mini zip), sunscreen, water shoes, and big spray. Mahalo, Outfitters!! Ya'll are the best!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My husband and I are from Vancouver, BC Canada. We came to Honolulu, Hawaii for our honeymoon. We decided to do something adventurous as newly weds so we decided to do parasailing! It was also our first time! I did a lot of research on the different parsailing companies and found that Oahu Parasailing did not have any accidents at all. They also had very good reviews so I booked with them through Hawaii Activities. We went with the 8:00am departure & 600ft parasail. On the day of, The driver picked us up at the front of our hotel which was in Waikiki. He was very friendly and knowledgable. While he drived us around the city he told us where to go, where to eat, where the best and cheap things were. He gave us great advice! After we were dropped off, we went into the boat with a group of Japanese tourists. The captian and his assistant were very nice. I told them that we were on our honeymoon and they were really nice to us. As we sailed off, my husband was a little sea sick, that was h
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/18 |
Reviewed by: ぽこ
During our 3-night, 5-day trip to Hawaii, we found and participated in this early morning tour (a sea kayaking and snorkeling tour) despite our limited time.
Since there were only the two of us participating, it was our first time sea kayaking, but it was great that we could go at our own pace.
I can't swim, so I was scared of snorkeling even with a life jacket, but thanks to Kevin holding my hand and guiding me, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind.
Both Kevin and Noni were very considerate, always keeping an eye on us during the tour, which made for a pleasant experience. If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I would like to try the cave tour next time.
Thank you very much.
3泊5日のハワイ旅行で、時間に限りがある中、こちらの早朝のツアー(シーカヤックとシュノーケリングのツアー)を見つけ参加させていただきました。
参加者は私たち二人だけだったので、シーカヤックは初めてだったのですが、自分たちのペースに合わせていただけたので良かったです。
私は泳げないため、ライフジャケットを着ていてもシュノーケリングが怖かったのですが、ケビンさんが手を取って誘導してくれたおかげで、安心して楽しむこともできました。
ケビンさんもノニさんも細やかな気遣いをされる方だったのでツアー中、常に私達を気にかけてくれ、気持ちよく参加することができました。
また、ハワイ島に行くことがあれば、今度は洞窟のツアーにも参加してみたいです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a group of three.
We joined with high expectations, as it was advertised that the rope length is 150 meters, the longest in Hawaii.
Since the parachute is pulled by a boat, it felt more like flying far from the boat rather than going high up.
The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from above was wonderful.
However, both of my companions seemed to experience mild seasickness and parachute sickness, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are concerned.
グループ3名で参加しました。
ロープの長さが150mと
ハワイで一番の長さとの触れ込みで
期待して参加しました。
パラシュートが船で引かれるためか、
高くあがるというより、船から遠くで
飛ぶという感覚でした。
上空から見るワイキキの街並みやダイヤモンドヘッドは
素晴らしかったです。
ただ、同乗した二人とも、
軽く船酔い&パラシュート酔いしたみたいで、
心配な人は酔い止めの服用をお奨めします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a group.
It was my first experience, but since all the explanations were in English, I had to rely mostly on gestures to understand before heading out to sea, which made me a bit anxious.
It feels like it would be tough if you don't speak English.
The staff will tell you the timing for takeoff, so it doesn't take long, and anyone can catch a wave.
I will participate again if I have the chance!!
グループで参加しました。
初体験だったのですが、
説明がすべて英語だったので、
ほぼ身振り手振りで覚えて海に出たため、
多少不安もありました。
英語ができないと苦労する感じです。
スタッフがテイクオフのタイミングを教えてくれるので
そんなに時間がかからず、誰でも波に乗れますよ。
また機会があれば参加します!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Lots of fun! Good experience! Pictures and Video offered turned out great. I would do this again!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This activity was a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a safe and fun experience. I would do this activity again! After our trip we were allowed to use either snorkle gear or bicycles until out tour bus picked us up. Staff is very polite and attentive!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I thought it would be difficult, but it was even more challenging than I expected. It reminded me of the first time I went skiing. I was only able to stand up twice. I want to challenge myself again for a revenge attempt.
難しいとは思っていましたが予想以上でした。初めてスキーをやった時を思いだしました。立てたのはわずか2回。リベンジでまた挑戦したいと思っております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
There was a strong current flowing sideways from the starting point to the remote island, which made it tough.
出発点から離島まで横に流れがあり、きつかった。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/08 |
Reviewed by: こうじ
I participated in the early morning plan because I was scheduled to join another optional tour in the afternoon.
Since I was staying at the Sheraton Hotel, it was easy to reach the meeting point in front of the hotel sign in just 2-3 minutes on foot. When I arrived, the guide Kevin was already waiting for us and greeted us warmly. When my friend was a bit late and tried to run, Kevin showed a thoughtful concern typical of Japanese people, saying, "Don't run! It's okay."
I learned that he had lived in Japan for over 20 years, and throughout the activity, I felt that his humility and kind, polite demeanor were even more Japanese than many Japanese people. The other guide, Noni, I believe is Japanese as well, and both of them can speak Japanese, so those who are worried about their English can participate with peace of mind!
This was my first experience with kayaking and snorkeling, and my friend had only tried it once before, so we were both beginners. After receiving a simple explanation, we quickly headed out to sea for a bit of practice before setting off! At first, I was a bit tense, but with constant advice from the guides, I gradually got used to it and was able to paddle along comfortably and enjoyably.
When we reached the snorkeling point, after a brief explanation of the snorkels, masks, and fins, we started snorkeling! When my friend was scared, Kevin took her hand and swam with her, and we both had a great time. It was fun to see schools of beautiful yellow fish, but since I have poor eyesight and usually wear glasses, I thought it would be nice to have a mask (goggles?) for people with bad vision, but I still enjoyed it thoroughly!
Both guides answered our questions and made it easy to enjoy casual conversations. Kevin's love for nature and gentle personality really shone through, while Noni was calm and composed, providing solid support, which left a strong impression on me.
While the content of the activities is important, the wonderful personalities of the two guides allowed us to spend a relaxing and healing time. If I come back to the Big Island, I definitely want to participate in their activities again.
I highly recommend it to everyone!!
午後から他のオプショナルツアーに参加予定だったので早朝プランに参加しました。
シェラトンホテルに滞在していたので徒歩2~3分で集合場所のホテル看板前に着くことができ、楽でした。到着するとすでにガイドのケビンさんが待っていてくれて、やさしく出迎えてくれました。彼女が少し遅れて走って来ようとすると「走らないで!大丈夫ですよ」とケビンさんが日本人のような細やかな気遣いをみせてくれました。
話を聞くと日本に20数年住まわれていたそうで腰の低さや親切丁寧な対応は日本人よりも日本人らしい人だなとアクティビティ中終始感じました。
もう1人のガイドのノニさんは日本人だと思いますが、お二人とも日本語が話せるので英語に不安のある方も安心して参加することが出来ます!
私はカヤックとシュノーケルは初体験で、彼女も一度体験しただけのほとんど素人でしたが、簡単な説明を受けた後すぐに海に出て少し練習し、いざ海原へ出発! 最初は力が入りすぎたりしていましたが、逐一アドバイスもしてもらえ、徐々に慣れてゆったりと楽しみながら漕ぎ進むことができました。
シュノーケルのポイントに着くとシュノーケルやマスク、フィンの説明後、いざシュノーケル開始!彼女が怖がっているとケビンさんが手を取って一緒に泳いでくれ、二人とも楽しむことができました。黄色いきれいな魚の群れが見れたりして楽しかったのですが、私は視力が悪く普段はメガネをかけているので目が悪い人用のマスク(ゴーグル?)があれば良いなと思いましたが、それでも十分楽しむことが出来ました!
ガイドのお二人はこちらの質問にも色々答えてくれたりで気楽に会話も楽しむことができ、ケビンさんの自然が大好きでやさしい人柄が伝わってきたり、ノニさんは穏やかで落ちついていてしっかりとサポートしている姿が印象的でした。
アクティビティの内容も大事ですが、ガイドお二人の人柄が素晴らしく、ゆったりと癒しの時間を過ごすことが出来ました。またハワイ島に来ることがあったら、お二人のアクティビティに必ず参加したいと思います。
皆さんにお勧めです!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I totally recommend this to anyone with a sense of adventure! The employees at the ticket booth were friendly and helpful. The boat captain and the guy in charge of strapping everyone in were very skilled, knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone was punctual and professional. I went with my husband and father and they were happy to let us ride all together. We were 550 pounds all together and were slightly over the limit but they weren't remotely worried about it. We purchased the 850ft rope and I wish I had gone with the 1000ft. I was worried about the height but it was great! We had things going on later in the day and asked for a "dry landing", they did AWESOME. I wore shorts and a t-shirt but was prepared with extra clothes if I did get wet... (and I really expected to...) but despite the STRONG winds and high waves we were hitting they easily provided us what we asked. Other groups experienced getting their legs dipped to having their whole bodies practically dunked... they'll try to
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
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