All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The hotel pick-up was at 6:00, so I rubbed my sleepy eyes and headed to the meeting point. They asked about the hotel location in advance, so they came close to the hotel.

The staff were very kind and high-energy! I was worried about feeling lonely since I was participating alone, but they made an effort to include me, so I didn't feel lonely at all. By the way, there were two other solo participants besides me.

As soon as we set sail, we saw a whale. However, it took a while for the dolphins to appear. Finally, we spotted them and were able to see them up close three times. Since it’s the birthing season, there were baby dolphins too.

During snorkeling, I was able to see turtles, various beautiful fish, and even rays.

On the way back, we saw two whales very close to us again.

It was full of experiences that you can't have in Japan, and I can't wait to brag about it to my family and friends when I get back.

This is definitely a tour you should join!!

Thank you so much to the crew!

ホテルには６：００のピックアップだったので、眠たい目をこすって集合場所へ。事前にホテルの場所を聞いてくれるのでホテルの近くまで来てくださいました。

スタッフのみなさんがとても親切でハイテンション！！私は一人参加だったのでさみしいかなって心配だったんですけど、輪に入れてくれようと気遣ってくださったので全然寂しくありませんでした。ちなみに一人参加の方は私以外に２人いらっしゃいました。

いざ出航してすぐにクジラがいました。だけどなかなかイルカは現れてくれません。やっと見つけて飛び込むこと３回とても近くにイルカを見ることができました。今は出産シーズンということで赤ちゃんのイルカもいました。

シュノーケリングではカメをみることができたし、いろんなきれいなさかな、そしてエイもみました。

帰りにはまたクジラがすごく近くに２頭も。

日本では経験できないことばっかりで、帰ったら家族や友達に自慢しちゃいます。

絶対参加してほしいツアーです！！

クルーのみなさん本当にありがとう

I participated in a dolphin snorkeling tour with my child on November 21. At first, my mother was anxious, but she was so happy to meet the dolphins! I think it's thanks to Daisuke, who guided us in a fun and kind way. Thank you very much! This was my first time in Hawaii, and I learned a lot, which made me fall in love with the Big Island. When I go back to the Big Island, I hope to have you as my tour guide again. Thank you so much!

11月２１日にイルカシュノーケルツアーに親子で参加したものです。
最初は不安な母もイルカに会えてすごく喜んでいました！大輔さんが楽しく優しくガイドしてくれたおかげだと思ってます☆
ありがとうございます！
初めてのハワイで色々教えて頂き、癒やされハワイ島が大好きになりました(^ｰ^)
またハワイ島に行った時はツアーのガイドお願いします♪
本当にありがとうございます！

Every December, I go to a remote island to enjoy snorkeling trips, but the weather is often bad during this time. However, this time the weather was fantastic, and we were able to relax comfortably on the deck of the boat.

There were some rough waves, so one person got seasick and had to sit down, but since they are generally weak on boats, there's not much you can do about that. The snorkeling at Molokini Island has excellent water clarity, but... although I wasn't expecting much, I was still disappointed by the lack of coral and fish. Having experienced Okinawa, the Maldives, and Palau, I can't help but compare.

At the turtle spot, there were several turtles, and I even encountered one that was floating while mating. However, the visibility there wasn't great, and there were no fish at all. Our group was the only Japanese people there.

Our guide, Takako, was friendly and cheerful, which made our experience enjoyable and comfortable. My father, who couldn't go into the water, was also satisfied because the weather was nice.

毎年１２月には離島に行きシュノーケルトリップを楽しみますがこの時期は天候が悪いことも多いです。しかし今回はすっごく良いお天気で船のデッキで気持ち良くすごせました。
少し波が荒かったため１名だけ船酔いしダウンしましたがもともと船に弱いためこればっかりは仕方ないですね。
モロキニ島のシュノーケルは海の透明度は抜群ですが・・・期待していなかったもののやっぱり珊瑚や魚が少なく残念でした。沖縄やモルディブ・パラオを体験してるのでそれと比べてしまいます。カメがいるスポットには何匹もいて交尾しながら浮いてくるカメにも遭遇しました。ただここは透明度は良くありませんし全く魚はいません。
日本人は私達グループのみでした。
ガイドのタカコさんは気さくで天真爛漫。おかげでこちらも楽しく快適に過ごせました。
海に入れない父も天気が良かったので満足していました。

An experience you can't savor in Japan!

Unlike rafting in rivers, this is a speed-filled attraction.

I was satisfied to meet natural whales, Hawaiian dolphins, manta rays, and sea turtles (＾ｰ^)ノ

I was moved by the chance to encounter such nature!

Snorkeling was also a fantastic fish-watching experience in the deep blue sea, so it was full of natural beauty!

It was a day where I could experience the greatness of nature along with wonderful experiences o(^▽^)o

日本では味わえない醍醐味！

川で行うラフティングとは違いスピード満載のアトラクション。

自然のクジラとハワイイルカ、マンタに海亀に会えて満足(＾ｰ^)ノ

こんな自然に巡り会えることに感動しました！

シュノーケリングも真っ青な海の中での魚ウォッチングだったので自然さ満点！


ステキな体験とともに自然の偉大さを体験出来た一日でしたo(^▽^)o

This was my first time rafting in the ocean, and I was looking forward to experiencing the differences from river rafting. Since it has an engine, it felt completely different, almost like flying over the sea. I think it's suitable for those who want to feel the thrill of speed. However, it might not be ideal for those who are prone to motion sickness.

While on the ride, and especially at the snorkeling points, the staff were very considerate, taking us to various spots where we could see not only small tropical fish but also larger fish like bonito and even dolphins. After snorkeling, they guided us back to the port while showing us various sightseeing spots from the sea, providing detailed explanations about the history and background, making it a tour that was worth more than the price.

One issue was that since it was November, it was a bit cold, and I wasn't used to being on the water, so I had a hard time holding it until we arrived at the port. The tour was planned for four hours, and although I used the restroom before boarding, it actually took about six hours, so I think it's better to limit drinks on board.

Aside from the restroom issue, it was a fantastic and enjoyable tour. Regarding language, I believe that anyone with a basic understanding of English will be able to understand, as the staff used simple language.

海のラフティングは初めてで、川との違いを楽しみに参加しました。
エンジンついてるから川とは全く違ってて、海を飛んでる状態。
スピード感を味わいたい人には向いてると思います。
乗り物酔いしやすい人には向かないかもです。
乗ってる間は勿論ですが、シュノーケルポイントではスタッフの方が気を使ってくれて小さな熱帯魚の見えるポイントでけでなく、大きなカツオなどが見れるポイント、イルカの見えるポイントなど色々場所を変え連れて行ってくれました。
シュノーケリング終了後は港へ帰る前に色々な観光スポットを海から案内してくださって、歴史やら生い立ちやらの詳しい説明をしてくれながら帰ってくれたので金額以上の体験ツアーになりました。
ただ一つの問題は、１１月だったのでちょっと寒かったのもありますが、水の上に慣れていないので途中からトイレに行きたくて港に到着するまで我慢するのが大変でした。
４時間の予定でしたので、乗船する前にトイレには行ったのですが、実際かかった時間は６時間程かかりましたので船上での飲み物は控えめにされたほうがいいかと思います。
トイレさえ除けば全く問題なく、そしてとても楽しめるツアーでした。
言葉の問題ですが、ある程度のヒアリングができる人なら簡単な英語ですので理解できると思います。

Unfortunately, I was not satisfied with this tour. Even though they said we would see sea turtles, we only saw a turtle briefly poke its head out from the boat, so we couldn't take any photos. The cruise was just a short trip around the bay. The meals were simple. The staff also left an impression of being rough around the edges. I thought $60 was too expensive for this experience.

残念ながら今回のツアーは満足できませんでした。
ウミガメに会えると言っても、船の上からちょこっと顔を出した亀をみるだけなので、写真にもとれず。
クルーズと言っても、湾の周りをちょろっとまわる程度。
食事も簡素。
スタッフもガラの悪い人たちとの印象。
これで60ドルは高すぎると思いました。

It has been a little while, but I participated in a dolphin swimming experience in Hawaii. The bright staff and their efficient service were great. There were a lot of people, and although we discovered a pod of dolphins, we found that entering the water late meant we missed out... That was a bit of a downside. While having a large group can be exciting, I felt that it might be better to have a bit of a limit on the number of participants. However, I would like to try the dolphin academy next time.

ちょっと時間が経ってしまいましたが、発ハワイでイルカと泳ぎたく参加しました。
明るいスタッフや手際の良い対応はよかったです。
人数が多く、イルカの群れを発見したものの
遅くに海に入ると間に合わない・・・という事があったのが
ちょっと難点でした・・・。
人数が多いと盛り上がっていいのですが、もう少し人数制限してもいいのかな、と感じました。
でも次回はイルカ中学の方を試してみたいと思います。

This was my first time going to Hawaii with my husband, and this time we booked activities online. The weather was nice on the day, but it was a bit chilly, and I wondered how it would go. However, the enthusiasm of the staff and the other participants made me forget the cold! The staff were very warm and friendly, and I was able to spend the whole time with a smile.

We got to see dolphins swimming, and we even encountered a whale! I had given up hope since it was still early in the season, so it was a surprise. I was so excited! It must be due to everyone's good deeds. The hamburgers for lunch were also really delicious, and the dance time was fun!

Thank you so much, Captain Ken, Avi, Kaina, and Kekoa! I would love to participate again next time with my whole family. It's snowing in Kobe. I miss the days spent in Hawaii! Staff, please take care of yourselves and give us another wonderful experience next time!

主人とハワイに行くのは初めてで　今回はネットを利用してアクてィビティーを予約させていただきました。
当日は天気はよいものの肌寒くて　どうなる事かと思いましたが、スタッフの皆さんや　参加されてる皆さんの熱気で　寒さも忘れるほどでした！！
スタッフの皆さんとても暖かくてフレンドリーで　本当に四六時中　笑顔で過ごせました☆☆
イルカが泳いでいるのも見れて、なんとクジラにも遭遇！！！！
まだ時期的に早いとあきらめていたのに　ビックリ。
すごく興奮しました！！
皆さんの日頃の行いが良いせいですね♪♪
お昼のハンバーガーもすごく美味しくて　ダンスタイムも楽しかったです！！
キャプテン、ケンさん、アヴィちゃん、カイナさん、ケコアさん　本当にありがとうございました☆☆
また次回は家族沢山で　参加させていただきたいです。
神戸は雪です。
ハワイで過ごした日々が懐かしい！！
スタッフの皆さん、お体に気をつけて　また私たちに素晴らしい体験をさせて下さいね☆☆

I wanted to participate because I could ride on the Zodiac, but I was most impressed by the beauty of the ocean. I was able to enjoy encounters with wild sea turtles and dolphins, even more than I had expected. I believe it is worth participating.

ゾディアックに乗れるということで、参加を希望しましたが、何よりも海のきれいさに感動しました。野生のウミガメやイルカとの遭遇など、期待していた以上に楽しむことができました。参加してみる価値はあると思います。

I participated with my mother and sister. Since it was their first time in Hawaii, I thought my sister would want to go snorkeling and my mother would enjoy the beautiful scenery, so we joined this tour. We were picked up at the Ambassador Hotel and transferred to a large bus at the Sheraton Hotel to set off! The bus was freezing cold, and my sister, who was wearing short sleeves, was feeling chilly. We arrived at the port on time. The waves were calm, and thankfully, there was no seasickness, thanks to the fun staff, and we quickly reached the turtle watching point! We saw sea turtles, but just for a moment! Their heads popped up briefly. We saw a few, but I think it would be difficult to take pictures. My mother, who expected to see the turtles up close, was a bit disappointed. Next, we went to the sandbar! We had 40 minutes there. First, we took photos! It felt very free, as everyone could do their own thing. The staff took pictures, so couples and groups could get photos together. I thought about wearing clothes, but since the water was up to my waist, I went in my swimsuit. Standing in the middle of the ocean was truly magical! Next was snorkeling. We swam along a rope to avoid disturbing the current. I think beginners should wear life jackets. They only explained how to breathe, and there was no actual practice. My sister, feeling confident since it was her second time, struggled to breathe and almost drowned, which made my mother and me burst out laughing! Snorkeling was really enjoyable, and we saw lots of small fish. I had so much fun that I wanted to do it more. On the way back, we filled our stomachs with sandwiches and warm tea, laughed at Yukiko's stories, and arrived at the port. On the bus, I fell into a deep sleep, probably from waking up early and swimming. It was a great tour that ended on time in the morning, allowing us to use our time meaningfully. However, there were really a lot of newlywed couples! If you want to snorkel a lot, a full-day tour might be better. The bus driver on the way back was a native speaker with excellent pronunciation and was somehow very high-energy! We laughed again! On the return bus, we had to raise our hands to indicate where to get off. I think the Sheraton will stop properly, but we almost missed the Ambassador stop because of the excellent pronunciation! Since we got back on the bus wet, I recommend bringing a long-sleeve cover-up and a bath towel. This tour was well-organized, and we had a meaningful time; it was truly enjoyable. It became a wonderful memory.

母と姉と3人で参加しました。母と姉は初のハワイだったのでシュノーケルがしたい姉、母には綺麗な景色を見てもらいたいと思いこちらに参加しました。アンバサダーホテルでピックアップしてもらい、シェラトンホテルで大型バスに乗り換えて出発！バスは冷房ガンガンで半袖の姉は寒がってました(^^;時間通りに港に到着。波も穏やかで心配していた船酔いもなく、楽しいスタッフのおかげであっという間にタートルウォチングポイントへ!!ウミガメは見れたけど…一瞬！顔がピョコっと出る程度。何匹かみれたけど写真に撮るのは難しいと思います(-_-;)ウミガメがガッツリ見れると思っていた母はちょっと残念がってました(^-^;次にサンドバーへ!!滞在時間は40分。まず写真撮影～♪おのおので自由にという感じです。スタッフが撮ってくれるのでカップルやグループでもみんなで写った写真が撮れます。洋服を着ていこうと思いましたが、水が腰ぐらいまであったので水着で行きました。海のど真ん中に立てるっていうのはとにかく神秘的！次にシュノーケル。海流を乱さないためにロープに沿って泳ぎます。初めての方は救命着を着た方がいいと思います。呼吸の仕方などは説明のみで実際に練習はなしです。姉は「二度目だから～♪」と調子に乗って上手く呼吸ができず溺れかけていました。これに母と私は爆笑！シュノーケルは本当に気持ちよくて、小さな魚がいっぱい見れました。楽しかったのでもっとしたかったです。帰りの船でサンドウィッチと暖かい紅茶でお腹を満たし、ユキコさんの話で爆笑し、港に到着。バスでは早起き&泳いだ疲れか爆睡でした。時間通り午前中のうちに終わるツアーで時間を有意義に使えるツアーで本当に良かったです。ただ、ほんっっとに新婚カップルばっかりでした(^_^;)シュノーケルをたくさんしたい方は1日ツアーの方がいいかもしれません。帰りのバスの運転手はまぢのネイティブで発音がめっちゃ良い英語&なぜかハイテンション!これにまた爆笑！帰りのバスは降りる所が挙手制で、シェラトンはちゃんと停まると思いますが、アンバサダーは危うく乗り過ごすところでした。なにせ発音がめっちゃ良いので(笑)帰りは濡れたままバスに乗るので、長袖の羽織りとバスタオルは持参した方がいいと思います。こちらのツアーは段取りもよく有意義な時間を過ごせ、本当に楽しかったです。いい思い出になりました。ワイ

Sandbar is a place I always wanted to visit. I was aware that the height of the water varies depending on the season and time. When I actually went, the water was about knee to waist deep. Even so, it was incredibly beautiful and felt great.

The staff were kind, and I had a lot of fun. The burgers were delicious too.

Playing beach volleyball while being submerged up to my waist was quite tough, but I was able to enjoy playing with other guests I met for the first time.

Also, if you're going during this season (winter), it can get cold when the wind blows over the water, so it's definitely a good idea to bring clothes to wear over your swimsuit and a large beach towel.

サンドバーは、一度は行ってみたかった場所。
時期や時間によって、海面の高さが違うのは承知の上。
実際に行った時は、膝上から腰ぐらいの深さだった。
それでも、実に美しくって、気持ちよかった。

スタッフの皆さんは、親切で、とっても楽しめました。
バーガーも美味しかったなぁ。

腰ぐらいまで浸かってのビーチバレーはさすがにキツかったけど、初対面の他のお客さんとも、楽しく遊べました。

あと、この時期（冬）に行くのなら、海上で風が吹くと寒いので、水着の上から着る服や、大きめのビーチ・タオルは必ず、持って行った方が良いですよ。

Can't wait to go back to do it again. The family loved it.

I saw so many beautiful things on the dolphin tour. I was a bit scared because I can't swim, but thanks to Daisuke's help, I was really happy to see swimming dolphins and hear their mysterious voices. I was able to see a whale, which I thought I wouldn't be able to see, and it still feels like a dream.

I feel sorry for the dolphins in aquariums because they often have to adapt to humans, but the wild dolphins are so free and it's wonderful. Daisuke's figure diving deep into the ocean and swimming with the dolphins was very beautiful, and I thought it would be nice if I could swim like that too.

The dolphin tour became the best memory of this trip.

イルカのツアーでも、たくさん綺麗なものを見せていただきました。
私は泳げなくて少し怖かったのですが、大輔さんに助けていただいたお陰で、
泳ぐイルカを見たり、イルカの不思議な声を聞く事ができて本当に幸せでした。
見られないだろうなと思っていたクジラも見る事ができて、今でも夢みたいです。

水族館のイルカは人間に合わせることが多くて、かわいそうに思うのですが、
野生のイルカは伸び伸びしていて良いですね。
海の中を深く潜って、イルカと一緒に泳ぐ大輔さんの姿がとても綺麗で、
私もあんな風に泳げたらいいなぁと思いました。

イルカのツアーは、この旅行で一番の思い出になりました。

Thank you for the wonderful dolphin swim the other day. We have always wanted to swim with dolphins, and we were absolutely thrilled!!! It was the most enjoyable time.

We are very grateful for your kind guidance and support. When I told my mother about it, she, who loves dolphins, said she definitely wants to do it too.

We will definitely visit the Big Island again, so we look forward to seeing you then.

I will cherish the photos as well. Thank you so much.

先日は、楽しい楽しいドルフィンスイムありがとうございました。
ずっとイルカと泳ぎたかった私達は大大感激！！！
最高に楽しい時間となりました。

ご親切に色々ご指導していただき、大変感謝しております。
帰って母に話したら、イルカ好きの母も是非是非やりたいと言っていました。

必ずまたハワイ島に行きますので、そのときはよろしくお願いいたします。

写真も大切に保管します。
本当にありがとうございました。

The staff were all very cheerful, and I had a great time on the boat!

I saw a lot of dolphins, and there was even a sea turtle right next to me (laughs). The taro burger after swimming was also really delicious!!

I'm very satisfied!

とにかくスタッフの方がみんなノリが良くて、船の上がすごく楽しかったです♪

イルカもたくさん見れて、ウミガメなんてすぐ隣にいました（笑）泳ぎ終わった後の、タロイモバーガーもすごく美味しかったです!!


満足です(^O^)

I participated with my husband on November 22.

It was our first time snorkeling, and I wasn't confident in my swimming skills. Everyone around us was young (my husband is over 60).

When we got on the boat, I had a bit of regret, but once we got into the water, there were so many dolphins. The instructor, Daisuke, pulled us close to them, and I quickly got used to being in the water.

I felt like a child again, and we had a wonderful time with the dolphins, squealing with joy.

Regardless of age, I encourage everyone to join in!

１１月２２日に夫婦で参加しました。

初めてのシュノーケリング。泳ぎに自信なし。
周りは若い人ばかり。(主人は６０歳過ぎ）

船に乗った時は、ちょっと後悔しましたが、
海に入ったらイルカがいっぱいで
インストラクターの大輔君が近くまで
引っ張って行ってくれ、海の中にもすぐに慣れました。

童心に返り、キャーキャー言いながら、イルカと楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。

年齢に関係なく、皆さんも参加して下さい。

I participated because I wanted to see the sandbar with my own eyes. What I had imagined was being able to walk on the sandbar. However, there was water up to my knees, which was a bit disappointing. (The sandbars you often see are really only visible on limited days, right...?) However, the staff were very enjoyable, and the content was fulfilling, so I was very satisfied.

サンドバーをこの目で見たくて、参加しました。
私が想像してたのは、サンドバーの上を歩けることでした。
でも、ひざ下ぐらいまでの水がありちょっと残念でした。（よく見るサンドバーは、本当に見れる日が限られてるから感・・・？）
しかし、スタッフの方もとても楽しい方々で、内容も充実していてとても満足です。

We went to the Big Island for our honeymoon.

Both of us were anxious since it was our first time snorkeling, but the captain and Daisuke were very kind, making it the best memory of our trip.

Even though they said there was a 99% chance of seeing wild dolphins, we were unsure if we would actually see them, but we were able to meet so many dolphins, which was truly moving.

Additionally, there were only eight participants, including us, so it was a small group. Daisuke took us close to the dolphins, allowing us to see them up close!

I couldn't swim, but there were floatation devices available, so I didn't have to worry.

It's definitely worth participating!!

新婚旅行でハワイ島に行きました。

２人とも初めてのシュノーケリングで不安でしたが、船長さんも大輔さんもとても親切で、この旅行で一番の思い出になりました。

野生のイルカなので、９９％会えるとは言っても本当に会えるかわからないという中、本当にたくさんのイルカちゃんに会うことができ、本当に感動しました。

また私たちを含めて、参加者は８名の少人数制で、一緒に潜る大輔さんがイルカの近くまで連れて行ってくれたため、とても近くでイルカを見ることもできました！

私は泳げませんでしたが、ちゃんと浮き棒があるので、心配いりませんでした。

参加の価値ありです！！

After seeing the dolphins, while moving to a point where we could see sea turtles, we were stopped in the water due to engine trouble. We returned to port safely on the one boat that was functioning. The hula dance lesson, the staff's planned dance on the boat, and the BBQ lunch (which had been cooked on the boat but was cold) were held at a park instead.

It seemed to be an unexpected trouble, but the staff were smiling, kind, and fun, which made me forget that we hardly got to do any snorkeling or experiences like kayak surfing or paddle surfing.

However, what was disappointing was the company's response. Despite the schedule changes due to the boat trouble, the apology was simply a discount on the DVD (which could be purchased by those who wanted it) from 8,000 yen to 3,000 yen. At that moment, everyone was tired from seasickness and agreed to it, but considering that some might not want to purchase it, I found it strange.

It was truly disappointing, especially since all the staff were great. Among the group, I was the only one participating for the second time, and knowing how much fun I had the first time made me feel sorry for my friends who joined me this time. Even though it was an unexpected trouble, I believe such situations could happen again in the future, and I hope they will consider a proper response.

I appreciate the participants and the staff for their efforts. Thank you very much.

イルカを見たあとに、ウミガメのみれるポイントに移動中、
エンジンのトラブルで、海の上で足止め、
二つのうち一つ無事なほうで、帰港しました。
フラダンスレッスン、船上で予定していたスタッフのダンス、BBQランチ（船で焼かれたものを持ってきてあり、冷えてました）は公園で行われました。
予想外のトラブルだったようですが、スタッフの方たちは、笑顔で優しく楽しく、結局シュノーケリングがほとんどできなかったこと、カヤックサーフィンやパドルサーフィンなどの体験もできなかったことを忘れさせてくれる気がしました。

ただ、残念なのが、会社の対応です。船のトラブルで、スケジュールに変更があったにもかかわらず、お詫びが『（希望者のみ購入する）DVD8000円を3000円に割引します』といったものでした。その場では、皆船酔いなどの疲れもあり、了承しましたが、購入しない場合もあることを考えるとおかしいと思います。

スタッフの方たちが、全員よい方だっただけに本当に残念です。グループで参加の中、私だけ二回目参加で、一回目とても楽しかったことを知っていただけに一緒に参加した友人にも申し訳ない気持ちになりました。
予想外のトラブルとはいっても、今後もあり得ることだと思いますし、キチンとした対応を考えていただきたいと思います。

参加者のかたたち、スタッフのみなさんの対応には感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。

This is my second time at Sandbar, and I felt comfortable participating thanks to the fun staff.

My child was 2 years old last time and is now 5, but even at 2, they were able to enjoy swimming in the shallow water.

The staff were also kind to the children, and it seemed like they were having a great time.

I hope to join with my friends' family next time!

Thank you very much!!

サンドバーは2回目ですが、楽しいスタッフさんで安心して参加でしました。

子供が前回は2歳で今回は5歳ですが、2歳のときから遠浅で楽しく泳ぐことができました。

スタッフさんも、子供に優しくしていただいて、楽しそうでした。

次回はお友達ファミリーと一緒に参加できたらいいなぁとおもいます♪

ありがとうございました！！

It was cold, perhaps because of the season in November or the cloudy weather. I didn't expect it since we were walking on sand, but there were broken corals scattered around, which hurt my feet. I think it would be better to have water sandals. The sea had poor visibility, and there were no fish, which was disappointing! However, it was nice that the honu came close to us. I was surprised by how luxurious the light meal was, despite it being labeled as a snack.

11月という季節のせいか、曇りのせいかとにかく寒かったです。
砂の上を歩くというので、考えていませんでしたが、
割れたサンゴがゴロゴロしてて、足が痛く水中用のサンダルがあったほうが良いと思います。
海は透明度が悪く、魚もいなくてガッカリ！
ただ、ホヌが近くまで来てくれてよかったです。
軽食付きとありましたが、とても豪華でびっくりしました。

I was nervous at first because it was a rubber boat but it was a wonderful experience and if you go purchase the CD that is taken with your group.. It came this week. Wonderful.

I participated on the day I arrived on the Big Island. Since my hotel was the Kona Coast Resort, it was just a short walk to the Keauhou Shopping Center where the Sea Paradise office is located. I found it cumbersome to confirm my reservation over the phone, so I went directly to the office to do so. (Photo: Since it was from the hotel, the office was in the building immediately to the right after entering from the lower entrance of the shopping center.) You walk past the Hilton to get to the port. They give you a map, so it's easy to find. As mentioned in the reviews, I rented a wetsuit next to the office. Everyone rented one. It takes just a little over 5 minutes from the port to the location where there is an English explanation. There were no other Japanese people besides my family. It's totally fine if you don't understand English. Each person receives a buoy, and (a large foreign man received two) you tuck it under your arm and enter the sea. As noted in the reviews, the best position is near the light. I absolutely recommend it. Mantas come right away, and their power is astonishing. About three of them circle around so closely that you can almost touch them.

Points:
- Be sure to rent a wetsuit.
- Position yourself near the light.
- While you tuck the buoy under your arm on the raft, when on the raft, hold it with your hands and bring the buoy to your feet to view it horizontally. If it's near your upper body, you may get seasick after about 40 minutes.

If possible, bring a digital camera that can record video; you'll be able to capture amazing footage. You can take beautiful pictures even without a flash. Since the manta's movements are fast, photos may come out blurry. I used a LUMIX FT-20 and captured some impressive videos.

If you're hesitating about whether to participate, I can assure you it will be a wonderful memory.

ハワイ島に到着した日に参加しました。ホテルがコナコーストリゾートだったのでシーパラダイス事務所があるケアホウショッピングセンターまでは歩いてすぐでした。電話で予約再確認をするのも面倒だったので直接事務所に行って予約再確認をしました。（写真：ホテルからだったのでショッピングセンターの下側の入り口から入ってすぐの右側の建物に事務所がありました。）港へはヒルトンの前を通っていきます。地図をくれるのですぐにわかります。書き込みにあるように事務所の隣でウェットスーツを借りました。全員借りていました。港からは5分ちょっとくらいで場所につき英語の説明があります。私たち家族以外は日本人はいませんでした。英語がわからなくても全く大丈夫です。うきうき棒を一人ずつもらい、（太っている外人の男の人は2本もらっていました）脇に挟んで海に入ります。書き込みにあったようにライトの近くがベストポジションです。絶対お勧めです。すぐにマンタがやってきてその迫力にびっくり。3匹くらいがほとんど触れるくらいに何度も旋回してやってきます。
ポイント
ウェットスーツは必ず借りる。

ライトの近くに陣取る。

うきうき棒はいかだまでは脇に挟んでいきますが、いかだでは手でいかだをもってうきうき棒は足の先に持っていき水平になって見ます。上半身にあると40分くらい入っていると波酔いしやすくなります。

できれば動画が撮れるデジカメを持っていくと素晴らしい動画が撮れます。フラッシュなしでもきれいに撮れます。写真はマンタの動きが速いのでぶれてしまいます。LUMIX FT-20で撮りましたが迫力ある動画が撮れました。

どうしようかと迷っている方は是非参加されたら素晴らしい思い出になること間違いありません。

I participated in the Heaven's Sea tour! I actually wanted to join in the morning, but the afternoon tour was perfectly fine, and I thoroughly enjoyed Heaven's Sea! A sea turtle came really close to me, and it was my first time experiencing something like that; it was so much fun! The afternoon tour included lunch, and the lunch menu was incredibly delicious. I was worried about getting seasick, but I didn't feel it at all and had a great time! I would love to join this tour again if I have the chance!

天国の海ツアー参加してきました！
本当は朝から参加にしたかったんですが、昼からツアーでもまったく問題なく天国の海を満喫できました！
ウミガメが本当に近くによってきてくれて、あんな体験初めてで本当にたのしかったです！昼ツアーはランチつきだったんですが、ランチメニューもものすごくおいしかったです。船酔いも心配してましたが、全然なく思いっきり楽しめました！
機会があればまた参加したいツアーです！

I participated on November 18th.

The dolphins swim so close that it feels like I could reach out and touch them. The ones in a good mood make eye contact and invite you to play with them. They show off incredible moves, including a seven-spin jump after gaining momentum, and even some things that are hard to describe.

Our guide, Daisuke, cheerfully declared, "I’m going to have a great time too," which made the tour really enjoyable and uplifting. He kept the conversation lively and entertaining, so the travel time never felt boring. Plus, our reliable captain accurately predicted the dolphins' movements, allowing us to see them at every spot. Both of them were the best guides. Thank you so much for a dream-like experience.

It was such a wonderful tour that I would love to participate again, even two or three times. I highly recommend it!

11/18に参加させて頂きました。

本当に手をのばせば届いてしまいそうなくらいの距離をイルカが泳いでくれます。機嫌がいい子は目を合わせてくれたり、一緒に遊ぼうと誘ってくれます。水中で勢いをつけてからの7回転ジャンプ、ちょっと言えないあんなことまで全部見せてくれます。

ガイドの大輔さんは明るく「自分もめっちゃ楽しみますから」と堂々と宣言していて本当に楽しく気持ちのいいツアーでした。話題も豊富で楽しませてくれて、移動時間も全然飽きません。また、頼れるキャプテンがイルカのラインをことごとく正確に言い当ててくれるので、すべてのポイントでイルカに会えました。お二人は最高のガイドです。夢のような時間を本当にありがとうございました。

二度でも三度でも参加したいくらいの素敵なツアー。オススメです！

I participated with my husband on our first trip to the Big Island.

We were really lucky that day, as we saw three manta rays before swimming with the dolphins. After that, we encountered dolphins that happened to be in a good mood, and we could hear their sounds and meet many dolphins. Our guide, Daisuke, worked hard to lead everyone to where the dolphins were, allowing us to see them up close, which was truly moving. The dolphins were also swimming around him playfully.

The weather was great that day, and we could see Maui and Mauna Kea as well. After the tour ended and we were returning to the harbor, one of the guides pointed out a whale, and when we looked in that direction, we saw a humpback whale spouting water and could clearly see its small tail.

Experiencing such a wonderful day on the Big Island has truly become the best memory. The dolphins are incredibly cute, and the guide was fantastic. I would love to participate again next time and highly recommend it to everyone.

Thank you so much!

初めてのハワイ島で旦那と２人で参加しました。

この日は本当にラッキーでイルカと泳ぐ前にマンタが３匹いて観る事ができました。
その後イルカにも出会いその日はたまたま機嫌が良く凄くたくさん鳴き声が聞こえてたくさんのイルカにも出会う事ができました。
ガイドの大輔さんも一生懸命皆さんをイルカの居る方に誘導して頂いて間近で観る事ができて感動しました。イルカも彼の近くをぐるぐる回って遊んでいました。

この日は天気も良くマウイ島やマウナケアも観れました。
そしてツアーが終了して港に帰っていると、ガイドの１人がクジラっと言って指差した方角を観ているとザトウクジラが潮を吹いてクジラの小尾までしっかりと見れました。

こんな素敵な日をハワイ島で経験する事ができて本当に最高の思い出になりました。イルカもめっちゃかわいいですし、ガイドさんも最高でした。
また次回も参加したいと思いますし、皆様にもおすすめです。

本当にありがとう

It was a participation of two women. Our goal was to float in the sea and relax all day while getting a tan, so this plan with transportation and lunch was just perfect. The pizza for lunch was also delicious. The sea was incredibly beautiful.

女子2人での参加でした。
海に浮かんでゆっくりのんびりして一日中、日焼けするのが目的でしたので送迎＆ランチ付きのこのプランはちょうど良かったです。
ランチのピザも美味しかったです。
海は最高に綺麗でした。

Capt Mike and his deckhand Travis were awesome. We saw plenty of sea turtles and a baby dolphin even did a flip for us! The sailing after the snorkeling was so relaxing as we cruised by diamond head. It's like an adventure that comes from a movie. The catamaran was big and comfortable. I miss Hawaii just reminiscing on this adventure. This is a must go cruise and snorkel trip.

You can experience the strange situation of walking in the sea surrounded by water. The sea, reflecting the sunlight, looked even more beautiful. You can also meet sea turtles!!

まわりが海のなかを歩くという不思議な状況が体験できます。海が太陽の光を受けてきれいな海がさらにきれいに見えました。ウミガメにも会えます！！

It was great to see the sea turtles up close.

ウミガメがとても近くで見れてとてもよかったです。