Reviewed by: Mahalo
My overall impression of the experience was good. What I liked most about the activity was seeing the fish while snorkeling. I also saw a few turtles bobbing in and out of the water. There was a boat passing with some dolphins visible which was a nice surprise. My advice for future participants include taking precautions for any motion sickness because the water can make the boat rock a bit depending on the waves. Otherwise its a nice experience overall. It was great at the end of the trip when our shoes were lined up before exiting the ship.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Straysheep
At the sandbar, the water level was up to my knees. It's not possible to time your visit perfectly for low tide, and based on past comments, it seems it was deeper at times, so I thought those who could stand on the sand were quite lucky. However, while snorkeling, we encountered a honu swimming by us. Additionally, we found three resting under the rocks, so it's worth keeping an eye out for them. The footage taken by the staff with my GoPro while diving turned out to be the best shot of this trip.
サンドバーでは膝上までの水位がありました。ちょうど干潮を狙っていくことはできないし、過去のコメントを見ると、もっと深かったというのもあったので、砂の上に立てる人はかなりラッキーなのでは?と思いました。
でも、シュノーケリングでは私たちのそばを泳いでいくホヌに会えました。また、水中では、岩場の陰で休んでいるのも3匹も見つけたので、注意して探してみるといいでしょう。持って行ったGOPROで、スタッフの方が潜って撮ってくれたものは、この旅行のベストショットとなりました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Katsu
I was unsure whether to go alone by bus, but I decided to join the round-trip shuttle bus tour. The pickup location was not at my hotel, but it was within a few minutes' walk. After riding a mini bus for about 30 to 40 minutes, we arrived at the facility near Kailua Beach. Several Japanese staff members were waiting to explain the services.
I rented a bicycle for $10 and went snorkeling at Lanikai Beach, which was about a 15-minute ride from the facility. It was a bit chilly and rainy that day, so I couldn't snorkel for long, but the sea was beautiful, just as I had heard, and the beach was not crowded. I took photos with the Mokulua Islands in the background. I then rode my bike to Kailua Beach, which took about 5 minutes (be careful of the hill).
I planned to swim at Kailua Beach, but I gave up because the rain got stronger. I decided to return to the facility for lunch. The tour included free rentals other than bicycles, and I could eat lunch at the facility's restaurant or a nearby pizza place. When I returned to the facility around noon and went to the nearby pizza place, I found out it opened at 1 PM, so I had to give up on that. I was disappointed because I wanted to eat pizza.
I rode my bike to Kailua town, which took about 15 minutes. There was a lot of traffic, so I had to be careful while riding. After having lunch in town, I enjoyed shopping at stylish shops and had some delicious dessert before returning to the facility to take the mini bus back to the city.
It was a fulfilling tour without any wasted time. It's a pity it wasn't sunny, so I plan to try again next year.
単独でバスで行くか迷ったが、往復シャトルバスツアーに参加。
ピックアップ場所は、滞在先ホテルではなかったが、徒歩数分圏内。
ミニバスに乗り30〜40分でカイルアビーチ近くの施設へ。
日本人スタッフが数名待機して、サービスの説明。
自転車を$10でレンタルして、ラニカイビーチまでシュノーケリング。
施設から15分程度。当日は雨模様でやや寒く、長い時間シュノーケリングは
できなかったが、噂通りの綺麗な海と空いているビーチ。双子島をバックに撮影。自転車でカイルアビーチに移動。5分(坂道注意)程度。
カイルアビーチで泳ごうと思ったが、雨が強くなった為、断念。
施設へ戻りランチをすることに。ツアーには、自転車以外のレンタル品は無料で施設内のレストランか近隣のピザ屋?でランチが食べられる。
12時頃に施設へ戻り近隣のピザ屋へ行くと営業は13時からとことで断念。
ピザが食べたかったので残念。自転車でカイルア市内へ。15分程度。自動車の交通量が多いので運転に注意。市内でランチを済ませ、オシャレなショップで買物三昧。美味しいデザートを食べて施設へ戻り復路のミニバスで市内へ。
無駄のない充実したツアーだ。快晴ではなかったので残念。来年再チャレンジ
Dear Katsu,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for writing a review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Kailua and Lanikai beach tour despite the unfortunate weather. It seems that the pizza place had a delayed opening due to an oven malfunction, which is truly disappointing.
We hope you will visit Kailua again when you come back to Hawaii. We will be waiting for you with clear skies (laughs).
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
Katsu様
ツアーにご参加およびレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
あいにくの天気の中、ビーチツアーでカイルア、ラニカイを楽しんで頂けよかったです。
ピザ屋さんは、オーブンの故障でオープンが遅れてしまったようです。残念でなりません。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非ともカイルアに遊びにいらしてください。
快晴のお天気を用意してお待ち致しております(笑)
ありがとうございます。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(ビーチアイテムレンタル+ランチ付き) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: マーガレット
This was my first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, and I participated in the much-talked-about night manta ray tour. I chose this particular tour among several options because the price included a wetsuit and was relatively reasonable, the boat ride to the snorkeling point was short, and there was a 7-day guarantee in case we didn't encounter any manta rays.
On the day of the tour, I went to the office to check in and then traveled to the boarding point, which was about a 5-minute drive away. There, I was able to rent a wetsuit and snorkeling gear. My husband borrowed prescription goggles. We set sail during sunset and quickly arrived at the snorkeling point. Aside from us, everyone else on the tour was from abroad, with about 30 participants in total. The instructions were given only in English, but it wasn't a problem at all. The staff members were very friendly and made the experience enjoyable.
The night ocean was incredibly mystical. Holding onto the floatation device and looking down, manta rays soon appeared. Over the course of about 50 minutes, 5 to 6 manta rays came by, showcasing their graceful movements. They were so adorable that I lost track of time, and everyone was super excited! My husband seemed ready to get out, but I wanted to keep watching forever. We returned to the dock in about 5 minutes, and I didn't feel the cold I had worried about at all. It was a thoroughly satisfying night.
今回初めてのハワイ島旅行、話題の夜のマンタツアーに参加しました。いくつかある同企画の中からこちらのツアーを選んだ理由は、ウェットスーツ込みの価格が比較的リーズナブルなこと、岸からポイントまでの乗船時間が短いこと、非遭遇時の7日間保証があることです。
当日、自分で事務所へ行き受付を済ませ、かなり離れた乗船ポイントまで行きます(車で5分)。そこでウェットスーツやシュノーケルセットを借りられます。主人は度付きのゴーグルを貸してもらいました。夕焼けの中、出航。すぐにポイントに到着。私達夫婦以外は全て外国の方。全部で30人位参加していました。説明は英語オンリーでしたが、特に困ることもありません。スタッフの方達はとてもフレンドリーで、楽しませてくれました。
夜の海はとても神秘的です。浮き具につかまり下を覗くと、すぐにマンタがやってきてくれました。50分程の間に5〜6頭やってきては、華麗な舞を披露してくれました。可愛くて、時間の経つのも忘れ、みんな大興奮‼︎ 主人はそろそろ上がりたかったみたいですが、私はいつまでもいつまでも見ていたかったです。帰りも5分程で船着場に到着。心配していた寒さも感じず、大満足の夜でした。
Thank you for your review!
Mahalo for your review!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/18 |
Reviewed by: OKU
The tour crew was warm, kind, and made it possible for us to spend a wonderful time in the long-awaited paradise of the sea. While the weather is important, I truly felt that the smiles and friendly responses from the crew were essential to the tour experience. Thank you very much!
ツアーのクルーの皆さんも温かく、優しく、楽しい時間を念願の天国の海で過ごすことが出来ました。
天気も重要ですが、クルーの方々の笑顔や気さくな対応が本当にツアーにとっては重要だなと感じたクルーズでした。
有難うございました!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/29 |
Reviewed by: なみぷーる
I participated with my two children.
During the cruise, we encountered many honu (sea turtles)!
There were even baby honu.
The staff pointed out the direction on the clock, so we didn't miss anything.
At the sandbar, we played beach volleyball and practiced snorkeling.
For lunch, we had delicious hamburgers with freshly grilled patties! My kids went back for seconds!
We also enjoyed snorkeling around the coral reefs.
This is a highly recommended tour that even toddlers can participate in without any difficulty.
こども2人連れて参加しました。
クルーズ中には何匹ものホヌに遭遇!
赤ちゃんホヌもいましたよ。
スタッフが時計の何時方向にいるよーとおしえてくれるので、見逃すことなし。
サンドバーでは、ビーチバレーをしたり、シュノーケルの練習。
ランチは焼きたてのパテを挟んだハンバーガー!とっても美味しかったです。
こどもはおかわりしてました!
そしてサンゴ礁のあたりでシュノーケルを満喫。
幼児でも無理なく参加できるおススメのツアーです。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/28 |
Reviewed by: milano
Kana, a Japanese woman, was very helpful. She lent various items to my daughter who got seasick. I was impressed by the clarity of the water around Molokini Island. Additionally, thanks to her help in searching for turtles, we were able to see many turtles and took lots of photos. This tour was the MVP of our family's trip to Hawaii. If we visit Maui again, I definitely want to participate.
日本人の女性カナさんがとてもよくしてくれました。船酔いした娘にいろいろなグッズも貸してくれました。モロキニ島の海の透明度には感動しまた。また、一緒にカメを探してくれおかげでたくさんのカメにも会うことができまし写真もたくさん撮ってくださりました。
このツアーは今回の私たち家族のハワイ旅行のMVPです。
また、マウイ島に訪れたらぜひ参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 【8/10~8/18限定!】即予約確定プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/16 |
Reviewed by: まりお
I think it would be smooth to practice snorkeling in your home bath before going. It’s a good idea to take motion sickness medication to avoid getting sick during the trip. My child got sick on the bus, but we forced him onto the boat to the sandbar. I knew he would be fine once he could stand in the water.
The scenery was beautiful, and I was thrilled to see six turtles while snorkeling. The staff was friendly, and I felt safe and enjoyed myself.
I highly recommend this activity!
シュノーケリングが出来るように、自宅の風呂で練習してから行けばスムーズかと思います。道中は酔わないように酔い止めを飲むと良いと思います。うちは子供がバスの中で酔ってしまいましたが、半ば無理やり船に乗せサンドバーへ。足がつけば平気になるのはわかっていたので。
景色は素敵でシュノーケリング中に亀を6匹見つけたり感動ものでした。スタッフも親切だし安心して楽しめました。
オススメのアクテビティです!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating. It seems you practiced snorkeling before the actual event! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling experience! We all sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。シュノーケリングの練習をされてから本番に臨まれたのですね!!本番のシュノーケリングも楽しんで頂いたようで良かったです!!またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/05 |
Reviewed by: ミッキー
My 4-year-old son and my husband participated. My husband seemed to enjoy it more than my son. It was also nice that there were staff members who could speak a little Japanese.
4歳の息子と旦那が参加しました。
息子よりも旦那の方が楽しそうでした。
日本語を少し話せるスタッフが対応してくれたのも良かったです。
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| Packages: | イルカに触る!キッズクエスト<浅瀬/20分> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/10 |
Reviewed by: のぐのぐ
At Sandbar, the experience on the boat and in the water was more comfortable than I imagined. For lunch, we had burgers with grilled meat prepared on the boat! And the best part is that drinking beer while in the ocean is something you wouldn't think is possible in Japan. We started playing beach volleyball with just 2 or 3 people, but before we knew it, more people joined in, and it became a blast! Snorkeling was also great, as we had about an hour to move freely and enjoy ourselves!
サンドバーでは、想像以上に過ごしやすい船の上と水の中。お昼は、船の上で焼いてくれたお肉を挟んだハンバーガーを!そして、何より海のに入りながらビールを飲んでもオッケーというのは、日本では考えられませんね。ビーチバレーも、最初は2、3人で初めてていましたが、いつの間にか人が増えて盛り上がり、最高でした!シュノーケリングも、約1時間も自由に動けるので、楽しめます!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/08 |
Reviewed by: ほるんちゃん
The water clarity around Molokini Island was high, and it was a wonderful tour where I went to Wailea, went snorkeling, and encountered two sea turtles. The Japanese guide was very kind, and I felt that the English guide's explanations were provided in a more detailed manner.
モロキニ島周辺の海の透明度が高かったこと、ワイレアまで行ってシュノーケリングして海ガメ2頭に逢えて、とても素晴らしいツアーでした。
日本語ガイドさんがとても親切で、英語のガイドさんが話している内容をより丁寧に説明してくれていたように思えました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Davide
Really nice experience guided by really nice and professional people. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/28 |
Reviewed by: ジェイ
I had previously gone snorkeling at another location, but it wasn't as detailed and kind as this experience. This time, I felt that the explanations provided in advance were very thorough and considerate, ensuring that participants could enjoy themselves without any worries. Additionally, during the snorkeling, I was constantly watched over and guided, which allowed me to fully enjoy the wonderful underwater world without getting lost. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to swim for such a long time, which I hadn't expected. I would definitely like to use this service again.
以前別の場所でシュノーケリングをしたことはありましたが、今回のようにきめ細かく親切ではありませんでした。
今回はとても懇切丁寧に事前に説明いただき、参加者に不安のないよう安心して楽しめるよう配慮を感じました。
また、シュノーケリング中も常に見ていて誘導していただいたおかげで迷うことなくすばらしい海の世界を堪能することができました。
また、こんなに長い時間泳がせてもらえるとは思っていなかったのでうれしい驚きでした。
また、利用されていただきたいと思いました。
Dear Jay, thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. I'm glad to hear that you and Dan had a great time. During our tour, you will swim for about an hour, and if the wave conditions are good, we will take you further out. We will make sure to provide thorough practice beforehand. Both of you did very well. It was nice that a seal came to the beach that day. Next time, I will do my best to ensure you can see the adorable sea turtles at Hanauma Bay, so please consider joining us again when you come back to Hawaii. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ジェイ様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
とても楽しんでいただけたようで私もDANも嬉しく思います。私達のツアーでは1時間程続けて泳いでいただきますし、波の状態が良ければ沖の方までお連れするので、事前の練習はきっちりとさせていただきます。お二人も大変お上手に出来ていましたよ。この日はビーチにアザラシが来てくれていて良かったですね。次回こそはハナウマ湾の可愛いウミガメさんを見ていただけるように頑張りますので、またハワイにお越しの際にはリピートして下さいね。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Jellie
Great snorkeling! We saw tons of green sea turtles, fish and spinner dolphins! The sail after the snorkel was fantastic as well!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: 初ハワイ
Fortunately, I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles. I was impressed by the animals, the beautiful fish, and the mountains visible from the boat. The staff were very kind, and the children were able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. As a parent, I was worried about swimming with my small child in the ocean, but thanks to the support of the staff, we were able to see many dolphins. Thank you very much.
Personally, I doze off during the important briefing on the bus in the early morning, and I regret not paying more attention.
ラッキーにもイルカも海ガメも見ることができました☆
動物たちにも綺麗な魚もにも、船から見える山々にも感激しました。
スタッフの皆さんもとても優しく、子供たちも安心してツアーを楽しんでいました。
親としても海の中で小さな子供を連れて泳ぐのも心配でしたが、スタッフの方々がフォローして下さったおかげで、たくさんのイルカが見ることができました。
ありがとうございました。
個人的には早朝のバスの中での重要事項の説明にはウトウトしてしまい、もっとちゃんと聞いておけばよかったと反省です。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School this time. If you have the opportunity to come to Hawaii again, please feel free to visit the Dolphin School. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加いただきありがとうございました。また是非ハワイにいらっしゃる機会がございましたらイルカの学校に遊びにいらしてくださいね、MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: 黒猫ジジ
We participated as a family of three: my 7-year-old son, my 11-year-old son, and their father. The price was high, so their mother decided not to join... but since she could film from the observation area, it turned out to be better for her not to participate!
We started with a 15-minute lecture about dolphins at the learning center, and then we went to the pool. They provided life jackets and goggles. There were two families of three, making a total of six people in our group. There were a few times we had to wait, but overall, we spent about 30 minutes in the pool, which was longer than we expected, and the kids were satisfied.
Compared to snorkeling tours to see wild dolphins, I think the price is indeed high. We were able to take a lot of photos, but the cost for purchasing the data was $55 for two photos and $155 for all, which is quite expensive. However, I felt it was a good choice since I was scared to take small children out into the ocean.
7歳、11歳の息子と父親、3人で参加しました。
料金が高かったので、母は参加を断念…でも見学スペースから動画の撮影ができたので、記録係としてはかえって参加しなくてよかったです!
はじめにラーニングセンターで15分ほどイルカについてのレクチャーを受け、その後プールへ。
ライフジャケットとゴーグルは貸してもらえます。
3人家族×2組の6人が同じグループでした。
途中、待たされる時間などがちょくちょくありましたが、プールに入ってから帰ってくるまで30分くらいと思っていたより長く、子供達も満足していました。
野生のイルカを見るシュノーケリングツアーと比べるとやはり値段は高いなと思います。写真もたくさん撮ってもらえましたが、データ購入代は2枚で55ドル、全部購入で155ドルと、結構な高額です。
ただ小さな子供を沖に出すのは怖かったので、こちらを選んで良かったと思います。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<シュノーケリング付き/30分> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/01 |
Reviewed by: みっちー
The sandbar was a bit different from the photos as it was submerged in the sea that day, but I still enjoyed it. The snorkeling afterwards was great as I could freely explore around the coral. I even got to see sea turtles from the boat. Surprisingly, the hamburgers were freshly grilled and very delicious, making for a satisfying day!
サンドバーはこの日は海につかっていてちょっと写真と違いましたが、楽しめました。その後のシュノーケリングも珊瑚の周りを自由に見れてよかったです。船でウミガメにも会えました。
意外?にハンバーガーが焼き立てでとても美味しく満足の1日でした!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Marce
This was an experience of a lifetime. The food was good. The crew was awesome and the spot to snorkel was fabulous. I think best of all this supports a good cause which was the tipped me going with them. On the way back they gave us a bonus looking at another dolphin pod prior to docking.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Emily
Nice folks running the show, met a couple people who are now on my FB friends. Hubby was able to get another burger! Playing Volleyball out in the middle of the Ocean is quite an XP. Plus, we get to see Turtles swimming around. So overall, a success!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Sapphire
I participated in a helicopter tour from Hilo 20 years ago. At that time, I got motion sickness and remember feeling pale when I got off the helicopter. So this time, I recommended my daughter take motion sickness medication before we joined. However, the helicopters nowadays don't shake at all! Or maybe this particular helicopter was just superior. In any case, it was incredibly comfortable. Our pilot was Mr. Mochizuki, who is Japanese. The amount of information we could understand compared to an English-speaking pilot was completely different! It seems that it's not always possible to have a Japanese-speaking pilot, but we were lucky. By the way, applying through Mr. Mochizuki's homepage seems to increase your chances. Mr. Mochizuki, who has lived in Hawaii for a long time, impressively conveys the true state of volcanic activity. The highlight was the Kohala Falls. It felt like I had become a drone myself... The scenery was truly indescribable. The grass and trees swayed in the wind created by the helicopter's propeller as we landed right next to the waterfall. The black and brown lava was not the only color; there was also the green of the Big Island. This tour certainly costs a lot. However, it is an experience that far exceeds its value, and I highly recommend it to everyone. Lastly, please prepare a tip for the pilot. You might think, "Isn't the tour price high enough without a tip?" But when you get off, you'll want to give one. Especially if the pilot, like Mr. Mochizuki, makes sure that all passengers can enjoy the wonderful views by circling around.
20年前にヒロからのヘリコプターツアーに参加したことがありました。そのときは乗り物酔いし、降りたときには真っ青になっていた記憶が…。だから、今回は、娘に酔い止め服用を勧め、いざ参加。ところが、いまのヘリコプターってまったく揺れないんですね!それとも今回のヘリコプターが優れているのかしら。とにかくものすごく快適です。そして、パイロットは日本人の望月さん。英語スピーカーの操縦士さんと比べると理解できる情報量が違う!日本語スピーカーのパイロットを希望しても、常にかなうわけではないようですが、私たちはラッキーでした。ちなみに、望月さんのホームページから申込むと確率アップのようです。ハワイ在住歴が長い望月さん、火山活動のほんとうの様子を伝えようとする真摯な姿が印象的です。極めつきはコハラの滝。自身がドローンになったよう…。ほんとうに筆舌尽くし難い情景でした。滝つぼのすぐそばに着陸する際のヘリのプロペラが巻き起こす風に揺さぶられる草木。溶岩の黒色、茶色だけではない緑色のハワイ島の姿。このツアー、確かに費用はかかります。が、その価値をはるかに上回る、ぜひみなさんに強烈にお勧めしたいツアーです。最後に、パイロットさんにお渡しするチップをご用意ください。こんなにツアー料金が高いのに、さらにチップ?と思うかもしれません。でも、降りるときはお渡ししたくなります。もしパイロットが、搭乗者全員が素晴らしい景色を満喫できるよう旋回を繰り返してくれる望月さんなら、なおさらです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: kiringo
The day I participated, it was packed with about 40 people, and there was barely enough room to sit. There were four crew members. I attended with elementary school children, but the explanation for using the snorkeling gear was very brief, and after that, everyone pretty much did their own thing. During sailing, the crew said it was optional to wear life jackets, and since they came around to collect them, none of the participants ended up wearing them.
I was able to see a sea turtle, and I spotted dolphins jumping in the distance, which was great, but I felt it might be more of an adult-oriented tour.
参加した日は40人くらいの満員状態で席もギリギリ座れるという状態でした。クルーは4人でした。小学生を連れての参加でしたがシュノーケリングの使い方はサラッと説明するくらいで、始まってからはほとんど各自で勝手にやるというかんじでした。セーリングの時は救命胴衣は着けても着けなくてもよいと言ってクルーが回収しにきて参加者全員着用してませんでした。
ウミガメは見れたし、遠くでイルカが飛び跳ねてるのが見えたので良かったですが、大人向けのツアーかな?と思いました。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: みゆまま
I participated with my 11-year-old daughter. There were Japanese staff members at check-in, which made us feel at ease. The boat was a large two-story vessel, but we chose the first floor because it was said to sway more on the second floor. There were about four Japanese families, a few Asians, and mostly Westerners on board.
It takes about an hour to reach Molokini Island, but with the sea breeze, we didn't feel nauseous and it was comfortable. We did two points of snorkeling, and before each entry into the water, the Japanese staff provided explanations. During snorkeling, the staff also monitored the area on bodyboards and would let us know if there were turtles or mantas around.
The Japanese staff were very kind, and we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend it!
11歳の娘と参加しました。チェックインにも日本人のスタッフさんがいて、安心でした。
大きめの二階建ての船でしたが、二階の方が揺れが大きいとのことで、一階を選びました。日本人は4組ぐらいで、アジア人は少し、ほとんどが欧米人でした。
モロキニ島には約一時間かかりますが、海の風を受けていれば酔うこともなく、快適でした。2ポイントシュノーケリングをしましたが、毎回海に入る前に日本人スタッフさんが説明をしてくれます。シュノーケリング中もスタッフさんがボディボードであちこちを見てくれており、カメやマンタがいると、声をかけてくれました。
日本人スタッフさんがとても親切で、とても楽しく過ごしました。おススメです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: パンダ
In late August, my family (two adults and two middle schoolers) participated in a morning course. Along with us, there was a couple and a family with children, making a total of 10 participants plus instructors Dan and Chieko, bringing the total to 12 people.
Both of them were kind and had great personalities, and their explanations were very thorough. Before making a reservation, I debated whether to go with a guided tour, but I’m glad I chose this course. This is because they select the best course based on the day's sea conditions, such as the waves. If you’ve been there several times, you might prefer to go on your own, but since it was our first time at Hanauma Bay, we were unsure and a bit anxious. When they told us the course that swam from one end to the other, I thought that if it were just us, we definitely wouldn’t have chosen this course.
In the end, we were lucky to see a seal on the beach, which was adorable. It was a lucky experience!
However, since we just swam from one end to the other, it felt a little lacking. It would have been even better if we could have spent 10 to 15 minutes freely exploring the shallow areas.
But both the parents and kids had a great time. Thank you! It was a wonderful memory.
8月下旬、家族(大人2人と中学生2人)で朝からのコースで参加しました。私達のほかにご夫婦と子連れのご家族と一緒で10人とインストラクターのダンさんとチエコさんの合計12人で。
2人とも優しいですし人柄が良く、説明もとても丁寧です。予約する前、ガイドさん付きにするかどうか悩みましたが、私はこちらのコースにして良かったと思っています。と、いうのもその日の海の波などのコンディションを見て最適なコースを選び泳いでくれるから。何度か来た方なら個人で自由にでもいいと思いますが、うちはハナウマベイが初めてだったので勝手がわからず不安があったのもありますし、端から端まで泳いだコースを教えてもらった時、自分達だけだったらこのコースは絶対泳がなかっただろうなーって思ったので。
最後には運よくアザラシが浜辺にいて可愛かったです。ラッキーでした♪
ただ、端から端まで泳いで終わりだったので少〜し物足りず。ここら辺の浅瀬で自由に…とか10分15分でもあればもっと良かったかなと。。
でも、親も子供も楽しく過ごせました。
ありがとうございました!良い思い出です。
Thank you, Panda family, for joining our tour with your family of four. I'm glad you were able to see many fish for the first time at Hanauma Bay. On this day, we swam continuously for about an hour without a break, and it's impressive that everyone in the Panda family wanted to swim even more! However, I must apologize as customers on guided tours are required to swim with an instructor for safety, so free swimming is not allowed. If the wave conditions are good, our tour sometimes allows us to swim beyond the white waves out to deeper waters, so please consider joining us again in the future. For those who find snorkeling insufficient, I recommend trying our introductory diving experience. We also offer diving tours at Hanauma Bay, and you are always welcome. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
パンダ様、この度はご家族4名様でツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
初めてのハナウマ湾でたくさんのお魚さんを見ていただけて良かったです。この日も通常通り1時間ほど休みなく続けて泳いでいますが、もっと泳ぎたかったなんてパンダファミリー様は皆さま体力がありますね!実はガイド付きツアーにお越しのお客様は必ずインストラクターと共に安全を確保して泳ぐことになっていますので、お客様のみの自由行動はだめなんです。ごめんなさいね。波の状態が良ければ、私達のツアーでは白波を超えて、沖の方までも泳ぎに行くこともありますので、また機会がありましたらツアーにリピートして下さい。もしくはシュノーケリングで物足りない方には体験ダイビングがオススメです。私達はハナウマ湾での体験ダイビングツアーも開催していますのでいつでも大歓迎致します。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Sapphire
On the day of the tour, it seemed that the previous group had a hard time finding the dolphins and returned late. This meant that the tour was dedicated to ensuring we would meet the dolphins. In fact, our captain was determined to find them for us. About an hour after leaving the port, we spotted the dolphins! I could only do a flutter kick, but our guide, Aki, held my hand and encouraged me, saying, "Look down! Relax!" while we snorkeled. I was able to see a pod of dolphins up close! Of course, it’s different from seeing them in an aquarium! We continued to dive three more times while chasing the pod of dolphins. The captain made sure that all participants got to see and enjoy the dolphins. His dedication to ensuring everyone was satisfied was incredible! The only regret I have is that I participated without cash, so I couldn’t give a tip. I truly regret that. Thank you to Captain Noda and Aki, who guided me to see the dolphins! Aki is very knowledgeable about coffee. On the way back to the port, we stopped by a coffee shop, and the Kona coffee was truly delicious and not sour at all! This was also a wonderful experience from participating in the tour.
当日、前の時間帯のグループがイルカになかなか会えず戻ってくるのが遅れているようでした。…ということは、イルカに会えるまでがんばってくれるツアーということ。実際、私たちのグループにも船長が執念でイルカを探してくれました。港を出て一時間ほどで目指すイルカたちが!私はバタ足しか出来ません。が、ガイドのアキさんが手を引いてくれて、「下を見て!力を抜いて!」と激励されながら、シュノーケリング。しっかりとイルカの群れを見ました!当然ですが、水族館で見るのとは違います!その後もイルカの群れを追いかけながらさらに三回ほど潜水。参加者全員がしっかりとイルカに会い満喫するまで船を走らせてくれました。全員が満足を感じるようにという執念?がハンパじゃありません!心残りは、現金を持たずに参加したのでチップをお渡しできなかったこと。ほんとうにそれがめちゃくちゃ心残りです。船長の縄田さん、手を引いてイルカに会わせてくれたアキさん、ありがとうございました!アキさんは、コーヒーにめちゃくちゃ詳しいです。港に向かう途中でコーヒー屋さんに寄ってもらいましたが、ほんとうに美味しいコナのコーヒーは酸っぱくない!これもこのツアー参加の素敵な体験です。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: いちママ
I participated with my children, and the staff were very kind and helpful. It’s challenging to swim with small kids, but the staff provided support, which made me feel at ease. However, since it’s in nature, it’s understandable, but it was disappointing that I only caught a glimpse of the dolphins from a distance. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.
子ども連れで参加しましたが、スタッフの方が親切でとても助かりました。小さな子を連れて泳ぐのは大変ですが、スタッフの方がフォローしてくださるので安心です。ただ自然の中なので仕方がないですがイルカが遠目にチラッと見えただけだったのが残念です。また機会があれば参加させて頂きたいです。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School tour.
Since this is a tour with wild dolphins in the natural ocean, the conditions vary every day.
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
野生のイルカ、大自然の海でのツアーなので、毎日コンディションは異なってきます。
ぜひまたハワイへお越しの際は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: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: HIRO
Snorkeling and sea kayaking were both amazing experiences. Of course, the sandbar is in the best location, so there's no need to explain how great it is!
シュノーケリングもSAP 、シーカヤック も体験でき、とても最高でした。もちろん、サンドバーは、最高の位置に到着しますので、説明するまでもなく最高です‼️
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise Beach Tour. Thank you very much for participating. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It seems you were able to take on various activities! We all sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。ツアーを楽しんで頂いたようでとても嬉しく思います。色々とActivitiesに挑戦出来たんですね!!またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/21 |
Reviewed by: タニヤン
It was a cozy tour with all Japanese participants. The staff were very attentive, and we got to see both dolphins and sea turtles. There are various optional tours in Hawaii, but you definitely should go for the dolphins! I want to go again, so please consider offering a repeat customer discount next time.
参加者は全て日本人でアットホームなツアーでした。スタッフもテキパキとお世話して頂き、イルカにもウミガメにも会えました。
いろんなオプションツアーがハワイにはありますが、イルカは行くべきですよ!
また行きたいので、次回はリピーター割引もあるので是非お願いします。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School tour.
We are glad you had the opportunity to experience the homey Dolphin Family tour.
Please join us again when you visit Hawaii.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your return.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
アットホームなイルカファミリーのツアーをご体験頂けて幸いです。
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひ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: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: 日本人
Since the first time was great, I participated this time in middle school!
We encountered a pod of dolphins in less than 30 minutes after getting on the boat!
It was amazing to see a baby dolphin too!
After moving to another spot, I was also able to see sea turtles, which was great.
I was surprised as the sea turtles kept coming closer to us.
It was really wonderful.
Minako-san also provided such a lovely guide, and just watching made me happy.
Thank you!
1度目が良かったので今回は中学で参加しました!
船に乗って30分も経たないうちにイルカの群れに遭遇出来ました!
イルカの赤ちゃんも見れて最高でした!
ポイント移動してからは海亀にも会えて良かったです。
海亀がこちらにどんどん近づいてくるのでびっくりしました。
すごく良かったです。
みなこさんも凄く素敵な案内をしてくれて見てるだけで幸せになりました。
ありがとうございます!
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School.
It was very lucky to encounter a pod of dolphins early on!
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
早くにイルカの群れに出会えた日、とてもラッキーでしたね!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひ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: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/23 |
Reviewed by: おどやん
My elementary school child wanted to see dolphins, so we participated. Unfortunately, the water clarity was poor, but we were able to see many dolphins, and it seemed like they had a lot of fun swimming with them. Even for adults, it felt a bit challenging to swim, so I thought it would be tough to pull along my first-grade child, but the staff helped by swimming with the kids, which was a great relief. Next time, I want to participate on a day with better visibility.
小学生の子供がイルカを見たいと言うので参加しました。
残念ながら透明度は悪かったですが、沢山のイルカを見れて、一緒に泳げた事で、とても楽しかったようです。
大人でも少しハードに感じるくらい泳ぐので
小学1年生の子供を引っ張って泳ぐのは大変と思っていましたが、スタッフの方が子供を連れて泳いでくれたので、とても助かりました。
今度は透明度の良い日に参加したいです。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School.
We hope you will join us again when you come to Hawaii.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to seeing you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA !
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加ください。
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: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Satomi
This trip to Hawaii was a long-awaited three-generation family vacation. To fulfill my 9-year-old niece's wish to swim with dolphins, we decided to participate as a family. Our family tends to be more indoorsy, and with many of us not being able to swim, we were able to enjoy ourselves safely thanks to the kind and friendly Nao and the handsome and fun Rei, who provided us with constant support. The sea conditions were terrible, and participants from other tour companies likely wouldn’t have seen any dolphins, but thanks to Nao, Rei, and the captain's persistence, we encountered a large pod of dolphins! They made our dream of swimming with dolphins come true, creating a lifelong memory. My niece was also very satisfied.
The driver, Mr. Nawata, was from Fukuoka like us, and we had a great time chatting about our hometown, making it enjoyable from start to finish! Mr. Nawata and Rei were just as handsome as they were described (laughs).
Thank you so much for the best dolphin tour! I definitely want to ask Aloha Kona Tours for help again next time!
今回のハワイ旅行は、念願の3世代旅行でした。イルカと泳ぎたい!という9歳の姪の希望を叶えるために、家族で参加を決めました。インドア派な我が家...泳げない人も多数いる中、優しくて気さくななおさんとイケメンで楽しいレイさんが付きっきりでサポートしてくださり、安心して楽しむことができました。他のツアー会社の参加者は、きっとイルカに会えなかっただろうという最悪な海のコンディションでしたが、なおさん、レイさん、船長さんが粘ってくれたおかげで、イルカの大群と遭遇!イルカたちと一緒に泳ぐ夢を叶えていただき、一生の思い出となりました(^^)姪も大満足でした。
今回送迎してくださった縄田さんは、同じ福岡出身で、地元話でとても盛り上がり最初から最後まで楽しかったです!
縄田さん、レイさんはお話通りイケメンでしたよ(笑)
最高のイルカツアー、本当にありがとうございました❤︎次回もまた、必ずアロハコナツアーズさんにお願いしたいです!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/20 |
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Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you for sharing the photos of the turtles! They look as if the turtles took selfies! It was worth bringing the GoPro! We all sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。カメさんの写真のシェアありがとうございます!!まるでカメさんが自撮りしたかのような写真ですね!!Goproを持って行った甲斐がありました!またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。