Reviewed by: masamasa
I wasn't sure what a sandbar was, but I participated anyway. It was a wonderful place. I was able to see a lot of sea turtles, and snorkeling was fun. It felt like I was in an aquarium with so many fish around. The hamburger that was prepared when I got hungry was also delicious.
サンドバーがどんなものかあまりわからず参加。
とても素敵な所でした。
ウミガメもたくさん見ることができたし、シュノーケルも楽しかった。水族館に入ったかのようにお魚いっぱいでした。
お腹がすいたころに用意されたハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Gaia
Amazing experience! Dan is very funny and nice, a great guide. Everything was perfectly organized, in every detail. Hanauma Bay is truly spectacular, Dan guided us in a long route in the bay. It was great, we saw a lot of fishes, and Dan took plenty of pics (much better than mine!). He was most helpful also during the trip to Hanauma Bay! A must-do when in Honolulu!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/27 |
Reviewed by: KAMACHAN
My long-awaited visit to Hanauma Bay. We were blessed with beautiful weather, and the sunlight streaming into the water made it incredibly clear. There were so many fish swimming around. All that was left was to encounter a honu (sea turtle), but unfortunately, we missed out on that.
From the hotel pickup, everything went smoothly thanks to Chieko-san's assistance. If we had gone on our own, I think we would have struggled with the entry process, watching the pre-entrance video, and taking the tram. Most importantly, the guide adjusted the course based on the participants' conditions. The hour flew by.
Even with my 50-year-old stamina, I managed to last the hour. For my daughter, who has swimming experience (6th grade), it was a piece of cake. However, the father of the American family accompanying us seemed to lack stamina and got out shortly after we started snorkeling.
After we finished, they provided water and snacks, and I was very grateful for their thoughtful attention. The male guide leading us took many photos for us. It’s okay if you don’t have an underwater camera; you can download the photos later, so you can keep those memories.
念願であったハナウマ湾。晴天に恵まれ、光の差し込む海中がとてもきれいでした。魚は、これでもかというほどたくさんいます。あとはホヌとの遭遇です。私たちは、運悪くダメでした。
ホテルのピックアップから、チエコさんのお世話で、段取りよく進みます。個人で行くと、入場のあと、事前のビデオを見たり、トラムに乗ったりと結構手間取っていたと思います。何よりガイドが、参加者の様子を見ながら、コースを決めてくれます。1時間、あっという間でした。
50歳のおじさん(私)の体力でも、1時間なんとかもちました。スイミング経験者である娘(小6)にとっては楽勝です。ただ、同行のアメリカ人家族のお父さんは体力不足のためか、シュノーケル開始後すぐに上がってしまいました。
上がった後は、水やおやつを出してくれて、細やかな気配りに、感謝するばかりです。先導する男性ガイドが、何度も写真を撮ってくれました。水中カメラを持っていなくてもOKです。後日、ダウンロードできるので、思い出が残せます。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/26 |
Reviewed by: yuikoge
We participated as a group of 12 people, including six children (three aged 5 and three elementary school students) and six adults from three families. Our family used this service for the second consecutive year! Due to the large number of participants, we split into two boats: one with mostly Japanese passengers and the other with a mix of foreigners and a few Japanese. Based on the children's request, we boarded the boat with more foreigners. However, there were also Japanese guides, and the announcements were made separately for Japanese and foreigners, with us receiving information in Japanese.
We departed from the hotel at 9:00 AM, and thanks to the good timing of the tides, there were spots at the sandbar where the 5-year-olds could stand, and they had a great time with the floaties. The adults set up a court with poles right there, and we played beach volleyball. During the sea turtle watching, we spotted several turtles, and those who entered the water early encountered a large resting turtle very close to the entry point! It seemed to swim away after some noise, so those who entered later missed it, but those who saw it were lucky. We were able to float and observe the turtle for several minutes right above it! It might be better to prepare for snorkeling early to increase your chances. They also provided free rental vests, fins, and snorkels for the kids, which was convenient.
We brought our own floaties, but there were also several floating tubes available on the boat that we used (the 5-year-old was taken with a floatie, vest, and floating tube to see the sea turtles). During snorkeling, there were areas with a depth of several meters, and since it was all coral, there were no areas where you could stand. The distance from the boat to the coral area where the turtles were was about 10 meters, so as long as the children are not afraid of deep water, they should be fine. There were also many beautiful small fish. I think it would be better to change clothes before getting on the return bus since it can be cold. We brought one rental beach towel for each child from the hotel, which was a good decision. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious! The beer we had on the boat after swimming (additional charge, settled upon disembarking) was also excellent. We used the same tour for two consecutive years, and we were fully satisfied as we could feel the essence of Hawaii!
5-10才までの子ども6人(5才3人小学生3人)、大人6人計3家族12人のグループで参加しました。小生家族は昨年に続き2年連続の利用です!人数が多かったため日本人ばかりの船と、外国人+日本人少しの船に別れ、子どものリクエスト!により外人が多い方に乗船しました。といっても、ガイドは日本人の方もいて、途中案内は日本人外人別々に、我々には日本語で行って頂けました。朝9:00ホテル発でしたが潮のタイミングが良く、サンドバーでは5才の子ども達も立つことが出来るような場所もあり、浮き輪で充分楽しめました。大人はその場でポールを立ててコートを作ってくれたので、ビーチバレーで遊びました。ウミガメウオッチでは何匹かのカメを発見、シュノーケリングでは早くに海に入った人が、エントリーポイントすぐ近くにいたかなりでかいお休み中のカメに遭遇!途中で騒がしかったのか泳いで行ってしまい、後から入った人は見れませんでしたが見れた人はラッキーでした。数分間は休んでいるカメの真上でぷかぷか浮きながら観察できました!早めにシュノーケリングの準備をして入った方がチャンスがあるのかも。子供用のベスト、フィン、シュノーケルも無料で貸して頂けたので便利でした。浮き輪も持参しましたが、浮き輪代わりの浮くチューブは何本も船に用意してありそれも利用しました(5才児は浮き輪+ベスト+浮くチューブで連れて行きウミガメを見せることができました。シュノーケリングの時は水深数メートルのところもある上、サンゴばかりで立つことが出来るエリアはありません。船からサンゴエリア・ウミガメのいたところまで10mほどでしたので、水と深いのが怖くなければ子どもも大丈夫だと思います。きれいな小さな魚もたくさんいました)。帰りのバスは寒いので着替えてから乗車した方が良いと思います。ホテルのプール用のレンタルバスタオルを子どもの分も1人1枚持参しましたが正解でした。昼食のハンバーガーは美味しかったです!泳ぎ終わった後、船の上で飲んだビール(別料金、下船時に精算)も最高でした。2年続けて同じツアーを利用しましたがハワイらしさを感じることができ、充分満足でした!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/08 |
Reviewed by: めろん
I participated in the same tour five years ago, but unfortunately, the weather was bad, so I decided to try again this time. This time, we were blessed with good weather and had a wonderful time! The blue sea, the blue sky, and I was able to see about three sea turtles up close multiple times! I'm glad I went for the revenge tour♪ I recommend participating for anyone going to Hawaii!
5年前にも同じツアーに参加したのですが、運悪く天気が悪かったので今回リベンジしました。
今回は天候にも恵まれ楽しい時間を過ごすことができました!
青い海、青い空、海ガメも3頭くらい、何度も身近で見ることができました!
リベンジしてよかったです♪
ハワイに行かれる方は参加することをオススメします!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Revenge. This time, you were able to encounter the blue sea, blue sky, and even a lucky sea turtle. I'm really glad to hear that. Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii! Mahalo!
アロハ!リベンジ参加ありがとうございます。
今回は青い海&青い空そして幸運のウミガメにも遭遇出来たんですね。本当に良かったです。
またハワイにお越しの際はぜひ!遊びに来て下さいね〜。マハロ〜!!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/23 |
Reviewed by: ノムコ
The weather in Kaneohe is very changeable, so it depended on the weather. It would have been more enjoyable if the sunny weather had lasted longer, but it got cold when it was cloudy... However, I was glad to see the clear ocean and the honu (sea turtles).
カネオヘの天気はすごく変わりやすいので天気次第でした。
晴れがずっと続いたらもっと楽しかったんですが、曇ると寒い…
でも、澄んだ海やホヌが見れたので、よかったです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/27 |
Reviewed by: りゅうのすけ
I couldn't fly on the reserved day due to the weather, so I rebooked for two days later, but again the weather was not good. It's sunny in Waikoloa, but the Hilo side was not. On both days, I had watched all the emergency evacuation and safety confirmation videos during the flight, but in the end, a staff member came out from the office and said, "I'm sorry."
Since it's nature, these things can happen. In the end, a Japanese pilot named TOSHI came out and said, "I'm really sorry this time. Please come again next time! We're waiting for you," and he handed me his business card with a refreshing greeting. I was very happy with this kind consideration. I hope to ride in TOSHI's helicopter next year for sure.
予約した日にお天気の関係で飛べず、再チャレンジで2日後に予約しましたが、またまたお天気がNGでダメでした。ワイコロアは晴天なんですけどね、ヒロ側がダメで。両日ともフライト中の緊急避難や安全確認のビデオも全部見終わっていたんですが、最後に事務所からスタッフの方が出てこられて「ごめんなさいね」と。
自然相手ですからこういうこともありますね。
最後に日本人パイロットのTOSHIさんが出てこられて「今回は本当に残念です。次の機会に是非来てくださいね!お待ちしています」と名刺を渡してくださって爽やかにご挨拶してくださいました。こういう心遣い、とても嬉しかったです。来年こそTOSHIさんのヘリに乗せていただきたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/01 |
Reviewed by: りゅうのすけ
From 8 AM to around 2 PM, you can leisurely enjoy the waters of Hawaii. I participated with my 7-year-old daughter (who had a rental life jacket and brought her own goggles), my mother (who had a rental float and a rental snorkeling set), and my father (who also had a rental snorkeling set). We were able to relax more than we expected.
The crew was cheerful, bright, and kind, and the onboard restroom was spacious and clean. For lunch, the crew cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on the boat (with smoke billowing), and we could choose our favorites to put in buns. Since we were on a boat, it was a bit bumpy, but the open atmosphere made it enjoyable.
The boat doesn’t sway much, and the sea breeze is truly refreshing. However, if you're concerned about sunburn or are traveling with children, it’s better to line up a bit early to secure indoor seating on the first floor. It can get hot, though. About 30% of the seats are indoors on the first floor, while 70% are on the second floor (the central part has a vinyl roof for shade, but the first floor is more reliable). The first floor also has all the windows open, allowing the breeze in and providing a nice view. I think it would be good for the kids and mothers to have long-sleeve rash guards and UV hats that can get wet (my daughter got a sunburn on her scalp after just two hours of snorkeling).
We didn’t have any issues with English, but the crew explains everything in English, so if you feel anxious about that, it’s good to prepare yourself a bit. However, I think you can understand what’s happening by observing those around you. There were only a few Japanese participants.
The snorkeling area was calm, with almost no waves and high visibility, allowing us to see many fish. However, there were also people from other tours, which felt a bit crowded compared to the Hawaiian vibe.
I highly recommend it.
朝の8時から2時ぐらいまで、ゆっくりハワイの海を楽しめます。
7歳の娘(貸し出し用ライフジャケット+持参ゴーグル)と母(貸し出し用浮き輪+貸し出し用シュノーケルセット)と父(貸し出し用シュノーケルセット)での参加でしたが、思った以上にリラックスして参加できました。
クルーも陽気で明るく親切、船内のトイレも大きくきれいです。ランチのハンバーガーとホットドックも船上でクルーが調理してくれ(煙モクモク出てました)好きなものをパンに挟んでいただく形式です。船の上なので多少ガサガサしますが、開放的な雰囲気で楽しいです。
船はそんなに揺れませんし海風は本当に気持ち良いですが、日焼けに気を付けたい方やお子さん連れの方は1階の屋内の席を確保する為、少し早目に乗船の列に並んだ方が良いです。これが暑いんですけど。座席は3割が1階屋内、7割が2階(中央部分はビニールの屋根がついているので日よけにはなりますが、1階の方が確実です)。1階も窓全開なので風が入って景色も見えて気持ちいいですよ。でもお子さんとお母さんは長袖ラッシュガード&お子さんは濡れても良いUV帽子があるといいと思います(娘は2時間のシュノーケリングであっという間に頭皮日焼けです)。
私たちは英語の心配はなかったので問題はなかったのですが、クルーは英語ですべてを説明しますので、ここに不安を感じる方は少し心の準備を。ただ、周りの方の動きを見ていれば何が起こっているかはわかると思いますが。日本人は2,3組の参加でした。
シュノーケリングポイントのエリアは波もないと言っていいぐらい穏やかで透明度も高く沢山の魚を見ることが出来ます。ただ、このツアー以外のツアーの人々も勿論いらして、ちょっとハワイの感覚からすると人口密度が高く感じますけれども。
お勧めです。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I stayed at the Sheraton Kona, and it was very close to the meeting point, just a 2-3 minute walk from the hotel entrance, which made me feel secure about participating.
Although the staff only spoke English, they were very kind, so I didn't feel particularly anxious about reconfirming over the phone on the day of the event. I was the only Japanese participant at that time, and most others seemed to be from the mainland United States. There were elderly individuals who needed canes to walk, as well as a few babies just a few months old, but everyone was enjoying themselves in their own way. They provide everything you need for snorkeling, such as fins, goggles, and flotation devices, so you can go hands-free without any issues.
The boat was larger than I expected, accommodating over 50 people. It had a diving platform and a slide, allowing for various ways to enjoy Kealakekua Bay.
Breakfast consisted of light items like muffins and fruit, while lunch was a style where you could assemble your own burger or hot dog with meat grilled on the boat. I had a burger, and it was delicious.
I debated between the afternoon course and the morning one, but the two-hour option flew by, so I recommend the longer morning course.
シェラトン・コナに滞在していましたが、集合場所までホテル玄関から徒歩2,3分ととても近く安心して参加できました。
英語のみですが、スタッフの方はとても親切なので電話のリコンファームも当日も特に不安を感じることはありません。このときの日本人参加者は私だけで、ほかはほとんどがアメリカ本土の方のようでした。歩くのに杖が必要な高齢の方もいらっしゃいましたし、生後数ヶ月の赤ちゃんもいましたが、みんな思い思いに楽しんでいました。フィンやゴーグル、浮き具などシュノーケリングに必要なものはすべて貸してくれますので手ぶらで問題ありません。
船は思ったより大きく、50人以上は乗っていました。飛び込み台や滑り台もついていて、ケアラケクア湾ではさまざまな遊び方をすることができます。
朝食はマフィンやフルーツなど軽いものですが、昼食は船の上で焼いてくれたお肉でバーガーかホットドッグを自分で盛り付けて食べるスタイルで、バーガーを食べましたがおいしかったです。
午後のコースと悩みましたが、2時間でもあっという間でしたので、午前の長いコースがおすすめです。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/20 |
Reviewed by: jsantos
It was a great excursion I will recommend to everyone , I will go again
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Kelly M
As someone who grew up on Oahu, I'm skeptical of all the overhyped promises to tourist, but this trip really delivered. I tooky husband and an out of town guest and not only did we see multiple honu, the crew was just super. They were extra helpful with newbies to snorkeling and made everyone feel very welcome.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/21 |
Reviewed by: 家族連れの父
You can rent a safety box at the rental shop, so you can go to the beach hands-free. We took out pizza and had lunch on the beach. I heard there’s also BBQ on weekdays.
レンタルショップでセーフティボックスが借りられるので手ぶらでビーチに行けます。ピザをテイクアウトして海岸でランチしました。平日はBBQもあるそうです。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/23 |
Reviewed by: CTJ
The entire crew on the "Pride of Maui" was wonderful and caring. The trip was awesome. The weather was in our favor. We went out to the Molokini crater and snorkeled while there my son and I tried snuba for the first time and loved it. The guide for that was very knowledgeable and helpful. The videographer was very concerned to get everyone's picture. We moved to a different location to see the turtles and again the crew was concerned that everyone got to see a few of them. The food on board was also enjoyable. The only downside for me and my kids was that it didn't last longer.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Abby L
Amazing service! The transportation serbice providers were always on time. They call you a day before to remind you of your reservation.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/20 |
Reviewed by: kaorin
I was moved by the experience of rafting and being able to see dolphins up close! It's a rare opportunity in Japan to see them that closely, so I think it was a very valuable experience.
Also, diving into the sea to see fish and coral was, of course, impressive, but the sandwiches, snacks, and fruits we ate on the boat tasted exceptionally good! The boat sped through the sea and made turns! It was thrilling, and I had a lot of fun throughout the experience.
The guide was very kind and made it easy for us Japanese participants to understand by adding gestures.
At first, I was scared because of the speed, but the guide was so entertaining that it turned out to be a great experience. On the way to snorkeling, I was moved by how many dolphins we encountered. I even got to see them jump up close. Snorkeling was great too, as I saw many coral reefs and schools of fish.
Lunch was fulfilling, and the guide cut fresh pineapple and oranges right in front of us. On the way back, we went near an area where we could see various layers of earth and received explanations. I am very satisfied with the experience, which is something I can't do much in Japan.
ラフティングを体験して、
イルカにあんなに近くで見れたことに感動しました!日本ではなかなかあんなに近くで見れないのですごく貴重な体験だと思います。
あと、海にもぐって魚や、サンゴを見れたことはもちろん感動しましたが、船の上で食べるサンドイッチやお菓子、フルーツは格別に美味しく感じました!
船がすごいスピードで海をかけぬけたり
船が回ったり!すごくスリリングで終始楽しく過ごせました。
ガイドさんもすごく親切な方で日本人の私達にも丁寧にジェスチャーも加えて分かり易いように教えてくれました!
みなほ
体験してみて、初めはスピードが早くて怖かったけどガイドさんがおもしろくてとてもいい経験になりました。シュノーケリングに行く途中には、イルカにたくさん会えたので感動しました。間近でジャンプをしたところも見えました。シュノーケリングもサンゴ礁や魚の群れがたくさん見れてよかったです。お昼ご飯も充実していて、ガイドさんが目の前でパイナップルやオレンジを切ってくれました。帰りには色々な地層の見える土地の近くに行き、説明してもらいました。日本ではあまりできない経験が出来てとても満足しています
ひとみ
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/14 |
Reviewed by: ume
Although it was supposed to be a Japanese guide, the bus from the pickup point to the destination was entirely in English with a foreign guide. Moreover, the guide spoke loudly in English, continuously rambling about things that made no sense, which was not only noisy but also very unpleasant. On the return bus, unfortunately, it was the same foreign guide, and there was no proper explanation or guidance, leaving some people confused about which bus to take.
日本語ガイドの筈なのに、ピックアップから現地までのバスの中は外人ガイドで全て英語でした。しかもでかい声で英語でず〜と訳わからないことをしゃべり続けられて、うるさいだけでなく非常に不快でした。帰りのバスに乗る時も、残念ながら同じ外人のガイドで、説明も案内もまともになく、どのバスに乗っていいのかもわからず困っている方もいらっしゃいました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, I sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience during the transfer.
I have shared your feedback with the operating company.
Typically, English-speaking staff will assist during the round-trip transfers, and there are also Japanese-speaking staff at the local activities.
Since the guide often responds to questions from customers in the vehicle, there was a tendency to continue talking during the transfer.
I am truly sorry for the lack of explanations and guidance on your return, which caused you inconvenience.
Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to improve our services in the future.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your valuable experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら送迎時にご不快な思いをさせてしまいましたこと深くお詫び申し上げます。
お客様の体験談を催行会社に共有させていただきました。
往復送迎時は基本的には英語のスタッフがご案内させていただき、
アクティビティにご参加いただく現地には日本語スタッフもおります。
車内ではガイドがお客様よりご質問いただいていることに対してお答えすることが多いため、
移動中は話し続けるかたちとなっておりました。
お帰りの際にご説明やご案内が不足しており、お客様を困らせてしまいましたこと大変申し訳ございませんでした。
お客様からの貴重なご意見をもとに今後のサービス改善に向け尽力させていただきます。
お忙しいところ貴重な体験談のご投稿誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: はかさ
I participated in the morning session with three friends. Most of the other participants were Japanese as well.
On the boat, there were thorough explanations about the direction to see sea turtles and how to snorkel at the sandbar, making it a fun experience that exceeded the cost of the tour. If the timing is right, it seems the sandbar also appears above the water's surface, so I think it's worth experiencing at least once if you go to Oahu.
午前の回に友人3人と参加しました。まわりの参加者もほぼ日本人でした。
船上ではウミガメの見える方角や、サンドバーについてからのシュノーケリングの方法など、アクティビティの説明もしっかりとあり、ツアー金額以上に楽しい体験ができました。時期が合えばサンドバーも海面に顔を出しているようですし、オアフ島に行くなら一度は体験してみるのもいいと思います。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Joe C
Tour guides were amazing and this was a must. Only regret is that is wasn't longer!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: りんりん
I was surprised to see manta rays swimming so close. They approached with such force, it was truly impressive. I even touched them a few times.
Also, the banana boat ride to the manta ray spot was a lot of fun, and the sunset viewed from the boat was incredibly beautiful, so there were other enjoyable experiences besides just the mantas.
I had a really great time. Thank you very much.
あんなに近くにマンタが泳いでいるのでびっくりしました。
すごい勢いでマンタが近づいてくいてくるので大迫力です。
何度か触れてしまったくらいでした。
また、マンタのスポットに行くまでのバナナボート気分や、
船から眺めた夕陽もすごく綺麗だったので、
マンタだけじゃない楽しみもありました。
本当に楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン(~2016/03/31) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Billy&Bryton
Exactly what was expected. Very Very Helpful, warm couple as guides and instructors.
This was a great experience ... plenty of time to accomplish the instruction portion and allow the participants to enjoy the experience. Swimming was fun and a real experience to interact with beauty of the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants.
Look forward to scheduling with this company again.
Thanks guys, were glad you enjoyed. Hope to see you again, maybe a Scuba diving tour next time?
Dan
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Yukie
We participated as a family of three, including our 10-year-old child. Last year's manta night snorkeling was so great that we decided to join Aloha Kona Tours again this year.
I have participated in a wild dolphin tour on Oahu before, but I could only see the dolphins far away and had given up on the idea of seeing them up close. However, believing in Daisuke's words from last year, this year I was finally able to meet many dolphins right beside us!
They also supported our tired child, allowing us to enjoy the dolphins with peace of mind. I would love to repeat this experience. Daisuke's photo collection is also wonderful and healing. Please definitely hold an exhibition in Kansai as well.
10歳の子供を含め家族3人で参加しました。昨年のマンタナイトシュノーケルがとても良かったので、今年もAloha Kona Toursさんに参加しようと決めていました。
野生のイルカをみるツアーはオアフ島で参加したことがありますが、はるか彼方にイルカの姿が見える程度でこんなものかと諦めていたのですが、昨年のダイスケさんの言葉を信じ、今年は念願かなってすぐそばでたくさんのイルカに会うことができました!
泳ぎ疲れた子供のサポートもして頂いたので、安心してイルカを楽しむことができました。
またリピートしたいと思います。
ダイスケさんの写真集もとても素敵で癒されます。関西でもぜひ個展を開いてください。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/13 |
Reviewed by: マスダ
The sandbar is a very special experience. If you haven't been, I think you should go. However, your back can get really sunburned, especially with snorkeling, so I recommend wearing not just sunscreen but also a shirt that can get wet. The hamburgers you eat on the boat are also very delicious. I think it's because it's such a special experience. I highly recommend it.
Also, since the sea is deep at first at the sandbar, if you want to take photos, you need to take precautions like putting your camera in a waterproof bag. I wanted to take pictures, but I was scared of dropping it in the sea, so I regret not being able to take any.
Lastly, there is no Japanese explanation on the bus to the sandbar, so those who are not good at English might feel a bit anxious, but don't worry. Once the tour starts, there will be a Japanese guide, so you can feel at ease. At this time, you can still enjoy the night, so I think it's a good tour to make the most of your day.
サンドバーはとても特別な体験です。もし行ってない人がいれば行くといいと思います。ただシュノーケル含めて背中がものすごく焼けてしまうので日焼け止めだけでなく濡れてもいいシャツなど着て行った方がいいと思います。また船でたべるハンバーガーがとても美味しいです。特別な体験だからだと思います。とてもおすすめです。
あと、サンドバーは最初海が深いので写真を撮りたい人は防水の袋に入れるなどの対応が必要です。写真撮りたかったけど海で落とすのが怖くて写真を撮れなかったのが心残りです。
最後に行きのバスでは日本語の説明がないので英語が苦手な方は少し不安になるかもしれませんがご安心ください。ツアーが始まれば日本語のガイドも付きますので安心です。この時間だとまだまだ夜も遊べますので1日有効に使う意味でもよいツアーだと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Reiko
Hanauma Bay was very beautiful! Dan and Chieko were friendly and easy to talk to, and they provided very thorough explanations for snorkeling! The equipment we borrowed was also clean, which made us feel safe. The fish were colorful and we could see them up close; although we didn't see any turtles, we did get to see a very large moray eel, which was fun! I didn't bring an underwater camera, but I was very happy to receive the photos Dan took from Facebook as a nice service! When I go to Hawaii again, I want to visit Hanauma Bay! I would love to join your tour again at that time! Thank you so much, Dan and Chieko!
ハナウマ湾は、とても綺麗でした!
ダンさんもチエコさんも気さくな方で話しやすく、シュノーケルをするにあたっての説明も、とても丁寧にしてくれました!
貸していただいた物も、綺麗なもので安心できました。
お魚も色鮮やかで、すぐ近くで見れたり、カメは見れなかったですが、とっても大きいウツボが見れて楽しかったです!
水中カメラを持って行かなかったのですが、ダンさんが撮ってくださった写真のデーターをFBからいただけたのも、とても嬉しいサービスでした!
またHawaiiに行く時は、ハナウマ湾に行きたいです!その時はまた、お二人のツアーに参加したいです!
ダンさん・チエコさん本当にありがとうございました!
I'm glad to hear that you had a great time. Hanauma Bay is truly a wonderful place where you can encounter a variety of fish, and it's enjoyable to swim there at any time. We weren't able to show you the turtles this time, but I hope to show them to you next time, so please do come back! Thank you very much.
とても楽しんでいただけたようで良かったです。ハナウマベイは本当にいろいろな種類のお魚に出会えて、いつ泳いでも楽しい所なんです。今回は亀をお見せできませんでしたが、次回こそはお見せしたいと思っておりますのでまた是非いらして下さいね!!本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Dan
I was looking to snorkel around Molokini and get some time sailing ... this package offered both. They have two boats so they offer two start times - 7 and 8 AM. The boats are moored at opposite ends of the marina, which is why they ask you to check in at parking, but they told us pier 99 when they confirmed the night before by phone. The large parking lot, on the opposite side of the marina from pier 99, is still a fine choice, as there is not much parking near pier 99. There is a big shopping center across the street and they direct you to park there, but the marina lot would be a better walk to pier 99. The website tells you to wear deck shoes, but they made us remove our shoes when we boarded the boat and we didn't see them again until we returned to port. They had a large tub of good sunscreen available on board, so you don't need to bring your own. The crew was great - captain Yoshi was friendly and informative, the three mates doubled as snuba instructor, snorkeling advisors and wait staff. The whole crew worked hard to make the fun for everyone. We motored directly to Mokolini, about an hour transit. Breakfast on the way included awesome cinnamon rolls, fruit and coffee. We arrived at Mokolini and started snorkeling. It was too rough for Snuba and soon the wind and waves got worse so Yoshi hauled anchor and we moved to the second snorkel location. I guess this happens frequently so we were lucky to get some time at the iconic spot. Both places had a good variety of fish and we did see a ray at the shoreline location. We had lunch at anchor at the second snorkel location - teriyaki chicken, rice, and salad and ice cream. It tasted really good after all the swimming. After hauling anchor Yoshi secured the engines and we sailed for about an hour, enjoying excellent mai tais and beer. The drink service was a little slow, so we had to push to get our two drinks during the sailing time. In conlcusion - Trilogy was pretty good.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/25 |
Reviewed by: かばかば
The first tour of the day was fully booked (due to low tide), so I joined the lunch and snorkeling package. The sandbar had water up to my knees, which was nice for a while. The snorkeling afterwards was even better than I expected, as I got to enjoy a variety of fish and even saw a sea turtle, which was amazing.
朝一番のツアーが一杯だったので(干潮時間)、ランチ、シュノーケリング付に参加。サンドバーはひざ下くらいの水でしばし鑑賞。その後のシュノーケリングは、思ったよりもいろいろな魚を楽しめ、ウミガメにも会えて最高でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Amorphita
Too many people snorkeling in the same area, the snorkeling spot was horrible, not too many tropical fish and the water was murky. Definitely not what they advertise. Bathrooms were old and dirty and the smell was pretty bad. On the other hand, sandbar was good and the staff was friendly but we would not recommend this snorkeling tour to anybody.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Laure & Sam Morrison
My husband and I had a lot of fun ! The team was really friendly and we had the perfect weather ! We will take the cruise again when we come back to the Big Island !
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
Reviewed by: びびやん
We participated with a friend because the monitor fee was applicable! Since we didn't rent a car during our stay, we took a taxi from Kailua-Kona and arrived at the meeting point, the harbor, for about $20.
There were about 20 participants, so we split into two boats for departure. There were no other Japanese participants, only Westerners. Everything was explained in English, but since there wasn't anything particularly special to do, I think it's fine if you don't speak much English. (They asked if we could speak English at the reception, so if you mention it there, you might receive written explanations. However, the tour is primarily in English.)
The tour itself lasted from around 10 AM to 1 PM, and we went around the Big Island on a high-speed boat. Along the way, we stopped at various points of interest, and the captain provided explanations. We were also told we could jump in when we spotted dolphins. When we found them, it was after the other dolphin tour groups had left, so we were able to see the dolphins up close and at a leisurely pace! We also spotted turtles and fish, and thoroughly enjoyed both rafting and snorkeling. By the way, lunch was just a sandwich, but after swimming, the sandwich and cola were incredibly delicious!
On the way back, our hotel happened to be right in front of the dock, so we were able to get dropped off there, saving on taxi fare. The staff were all very friendly, and overall, it was a satisfying tour.
モニター料金が適用されるということで、友人と二人で参加しました!滞在中レンタカーを借りていなかったため、カイルアコナからタクシーに乗りましたが20ドルくらいで集合場所のハーバーに到着。
参加者が20名くらいだったため、2隻に分かれて出発でした。他に日本人の参加者はおらず、欧米人のみ。説明等全て英語でしたが、何か特別なことをするわけではないので基本的にはそんなに英語が話せなくても問題ないかと思います。(英語が話せるか受付時に聞かれたのでそこで言えば説明書き等もらえるのかも知れません。が、基本的にはツアーは全編英語です。)
ツアー自体は10時~13時くらいまでで、ハワイ島の周りを高速ボートで回る感じです。途中いろんな見どころに寄って船長さんが解説をしてくれます。またイルカを見つけると飛び込んでいいとのこと、他のドルフィンツアーの人たちがいるところで一緒に潜るのに加え、帰り道に見つけた際にはツアーの人たちはもういない時間だったのでかなり近くでゆっくりイルカを見ることが出来ました!他にもカメを見かけたり、魚をみたり、ラフティングとシュノーケル、どちらも満喫できました。ちなみにランチはただのサンドイッチですが、泳ぎ疲れたあとのサンドイッチとコーラは最高においしかったです!
帰りはたまたま滞在しているホテルが船着き場の目の前だったので、そこで下ろしてもらうことができ、タクシー代も節約できました。
スタッフもみなさん親切で、全体的に満足のいくツアーでした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
Absolutely perfect day! Saw dolphins, snorkeled, good food, great staff.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Reviewed by: ☆ひで
The view was amazing! The crew was very energetic, and the mood was fantastic! The hamburger for lunch was also very delicious! The guide was thoughtful and took a lot of pictures, so it became a wonderful memory even after returning!
最高な景色でした!クルーの皆さんもとってもテンション高くて気分はサイコー!
昼食のハンバーガーもとっても美味しかった!
ガイドさんが気を使ってくれて写真をいっぱいとってくれたので帰ってからも大変良い思い出になりました!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/05 |
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Hi Gaia, glad you enjoyed. Hope your enjoying your conference.