Reviewed by: Shawn
I was anxious about whether I would actually see manta rays, but I was able to see many of them. They came close enough that it felt like I could touch them, and the experience was incredible. According to the instructor, there is about a 90% chance of encountering manta rays. There was also a Japanese-speaking instructor, which made me feel more at ease during the tour. I participated with my family, and it became a wonderful memory.
実際にマンタが見れるのか不安がありながら、参加しましたが、多くのマンタを見ることが出来ました。触れそうな距離まで近くに来ることもあり、迫力が凄かったです。
インストラクターの方によると、約90%近くの割合でマンタに遭遇できるだとか。
日本語インストラクターの方もいて、安心してツアーに参加できました。
家族で参加しましたが、とても良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 1便プラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Kara
These views are memorable truly forever. So gorgeous as well as very yummy food!
We are elated to hear it! Thank you so much for joining us out on the water! Mahalo and Aloha
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
Reviewed by: せいママ☆
We participated as a family of four (two boys in 6th and 4th grade). The pickup was smooth, and the shuttle bus was new and comfortable. There was one Japanese female staff member on site, which made the children feel at ease. We checked the low tide times in advance and made a reservation, so we were able to play in water that was about thigh-deep at the sandbar. By the time we returned to the boat, the water level had risen significantly, which surprised the kids (it was a great experience). The wind was strong, and the SUP and canoe were quickly swept away, but we had plenty of fun. The SUP had a loose screw and was exposed, which could have caused injuries. The snorkeling was just for fun, so if you're looking for a more serious snorkeling experience, I recommend a different tour. There were jellyfish along the way, but the staff informed us, so we avoided getting stung. I'm glad I brought aqua shoes, as there were a lot of corals, and going barefoot could lead to injuries. We didn't see any sea turtles on this tour, but it seems like they were spotted on another tour, so I plan to try again someday. I recommend arriving a bit earlier than the meeting time to change clothes, as there are only 1-2 changing rooms for passengers. The beautiful sandbar, delicious donuts, and the music along the way created a wonderful atmosphere and made for a fun memory!☆
家族4人(小6小4男児)で参加しました。ピックアップもスムーズで送迎バスも新しく快適でした。現地には日本人女性スタッフが1人がいたので子供たちも安心でした。肝心のサンドバーは事前に干潮時間を調べて予約したので太もも位の高さで遊べました。船に戻る頃には大分水位が上がっていたので子供たちもびっくりしていました(いい体験です)。風が強くSUPやカヌーはすぐ流されてしまいましたが十分楽しめました。SUPからねじが外れていてむき出しでケガしそうでした。シュノーケリングは遊び程度なので本格的なシュノーケリングがしたい方は別のツアーをおすすめします。途中毒クラゲもいましたがスタッフが教えてくれたので刺されずに済みました。持って行ってよかったのがアクアシューズです。サンゴがいっぱいあるので素足だとケガすると思います。このツアーではウミガメは見れず、別のツアーでは見れたようなのでいつかリベンジします。集合時間よりも早めに上がって着替えを済ませることをおススメします。(乗客対して更衣室が1~2か所しかありません)美しいサンドバーはもちろん、美味しいドーナツも道中の演奏も雰囲気がよく楽しい思い出になりました☆
Thank you for participating in the tour. Since there are no screws on the SUP, was there something else attached? We conduct daily inspections of the activity gear and equipment used, and we will continue to strive to ensure that our customers can enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Also, thank you for sharing your family's experience. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はツアーへご参加頂きありがとうございました。SUPにネジはないので何か別の物が付いていたのですかね?弊社ではご使用いただくアクティビティ装具、機材など毎日点検を行っておりますが、今後もお客様に安心してツアーを楽しんで頂けるよう努めさせて頂きます。また、ご家族での体験をシェアして下さりありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Lorraine
MIckey did a great job of explaining and making sure that everyone felt safe and had a good time. I only wish we could have stayed out longer.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: ぴーすけ
I was first grateful that there were Japanese staff members since I am not fluent in English. The explanations were very clear. All the staff were cheerful and very kind, often engaging in conversation. The donuts were delicious, and there was plenty of water available.
We were able to enjoy both the banana boat and the bumper tube, and there were many types of activities to choose from. The wonderful live music was soothing, and we had a really fun time!
The weather wasn't great, so the water wasn't clear, and it was cold when the wind blew. It seems that it rains every day due to the geography, so there's not much to be done about that. I recommend wearing a rash guard.
英語が堪能でないので、日本人スタッフがいてくれたことにまず感謝でした。説明がよくわかりました。スタッフの方は皆さん明るくて、話しかけてくれたりしてとても優しかったです。ドーナツも美味しかったし、水分もたくさん用意されてました。
バナナボート、バンパーチューブ両方できて、遊べる種類もたくさんあるし、素晴らしい生演奏に癒されて、とても楽しい時間でした!
お天気がイマイチでしたので、海の中もクリアーでなく風があると寒かった。地形的に毎日雨降るそうで仕方ない所ですが。ラッシュガード着用をオススメします。
Thank you for participating in the KBOS tour. Although the weather was unfortunate, we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はKBOSツアーご参加ありがとうございました。お天気残念でしたが、、ツアーお楽しみ頂けた様で大変嬉しく思っております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(バナナボート&バンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really fun day on the water, we got to see some hawaii state fish
Aloha Kara,
So you saw our Humuhumunukunukuapua`a, state fish. Pretty cool. Did you sea turtles?
Lately we also have been seeing once in a while little pods of Spinner dolphins.
We try to have fun and keep everyone safe on our Hanalei River and Bay paddle.
Thanks for sharing.
The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a is waiting your return.
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Fun and sunny day on the gorgeous Captain Cook bay!
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We got lucky and got a few mantas so the night was worth it!
Aloha Kara! We are so happy you were able to experience the magic of snorkeling with Manta Rays! Thank you for joining our tour, we hope you come back soon. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really beautiful waters on Maui, crystal clear and we liked the afternoon time start!
Thank you for joinin us!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Great trip!
Great crew and lovely time. The snorkeling was a little deep, but the abundance of turtles made up for it. The snacks and sodas for the sail were very welcome. Wonderful time for all!
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Pauleen
The crew was super nice and made us feel at home. Food and drinks were great and of course the views and activities were the highlights of the trip!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/18 |
Reviewed by: こたろう
I chose the bicycle option.
I went shopping in Kailua Town, then returned to the shop to change and went to Kailua Beach for bodyboarding.
I rode my bike to Lanikai Beach to take photos.
At the shop, I was able to rent a cooler bag, chairs, and a bodyboard, so it was comfortable at the beach.
However, even though the beach is close, it was a bit difficult to carry everything, so it's better to keep your belongings to a minimum.
I had a very enjoyable time.
The staff were also kind.
オプションは自転車を選択
カイルアタウンで買い物して
ショップに戻り着替えてカイルアビーチでボディーボード
自転車でラニカイビーチへ写真を撮りに行きました。
ショップでクーラーバックや椅子、ボディボードが借りられてのでビーチで快適でした
ただ、ビーチは近いけど持って行くのが大変だったので荷物は最低限がいいかな
大変楽しい時間でした
スタッフも優しく、
Dear Kotaro,
Thank you for visiting and for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed Kailua Beach and Kailua Town. When you come back to Hawaii, please do visit us in Kailua again. Our entire staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures
Japanese Staff
こたろう様
ご来店及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
カイルアビーチ、カイルアタウンを楽しんで頂けたようで私どもも嬉しく思います。
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。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
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: | 送迎付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Ksmith
Amazing. Crew were outstanding, music onboard was fantastic. Sand bar was absolutely beautiful.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Tritia
I enjoyed having options to kayak, snorkel, and use SUP. The best part was riding the banana boat, it was so fun. I loved the staff and musicians and the fact that they were so welcoming. Only thing I wish they had was an underwater camera to rent and buy pictures like other snorkeling tours in Maui. Other than that, my family and I would definitely use this tour again
Mahalo for your review and picture! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/09 |
Reviewed by: 家族旅行
There were not enough life jackets provided for the number of people on the tour, so I had no choice but to search for an emergency life jacket (which was covered in dust) under the chair and wear it. Other families also had their children wear the emergency jackets while the adults jumped into the sea without any life jackets. The waves were quite high, and I felt a real danger to my life.
I was able to see the manta rays properly, but due to the confusion with the life jackets, my viewing time ended up being about 15 minutes shorter than those who entered the water earlier, which was really disappointing.
ライフジャケットがツアーの人数分用意されておらず、仕方なく緊急用のライフジャケット(ホコリだらけ)を椅子の下から探して着用しました。他の家族も子供のみ緊急用を付け、大人はライフジャケットなしで海に飛び込む始末。波も相当高く、命の危険を感じました。
マンタ自体はちゃんと見れましたが、ライフジャケットのゴタゴタで、先に入水した参加者より鑑賞時間が15分程短くなってしまったのが、本当に残念です。
Dear Family Traveler,
Thank you for participating in the Manta University program. We also appreciate your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
We apologize for any discomfort caused by the slightly strong winds and waves during your experience. Regarding the use of life jackets, it is mandatory for children under 12 years old on the Big Island, while it is optional for adults. Therefore, we ask about life jacket preferences during the tour check-in and provide them before departure.
On the day of your tour, we confirmed that more customers than usual requested to wear life jackets after departing the harbor, based on the sea conditions.
We take your comments seriously and will use them to improve our crisis management and services, ensuring that our customers can participate in tours with confidence and enjoyment.
Thank you once again for your valuable feedback.
家族旅行様
この度はマンタ大学へ参加いただきありがとうございました。また、お忙しい中貴重なコメントを頂き重ねて感謝申し上げます。
風や波がやや強めの海のコンディションの中、不快な思いをさせてしまい申し訳ありませんでした。
ライフジャケットの着用につきまして、ハワイ島では12歳以下のお子様に対しては着用の義務がございますが大人は任意となっております。そのためツアーのチェックイン時に着用の希望を伺い出航前にお渡ししております。
当日はハーバーを出航後に海のコンディションを見てライフジャケットを着用したいと要望されたお客様が通常よりも多くいらっしゃったと確認しました。
お寄せ頂いたコメントを真摯に受け止め、今後お客様に安心して楽しくツアーに参加していただけるようさらなる危機管理とサービスの改善に役立てたいと存じます。
この度は貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 1便プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/04 |
Reviewed by: New2Hawaii
Best crew ever! They were kind and helpful and overall awesome! Would definitely use again
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Vince
The sandbar tour with lunch was fantastic. There was good music, a satisfying lunch before a swim, and nice and clean facilities for changing. The staff were all friendly and always had our safety as a top priority while ensuring we were having fun. I will be referring this tour to everyone I know! Thank you for making this a highlight of our dream vacation! Mahalo!
Mahalo Vince for your kind words! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
Reviewed by: やっさん
Initially, the manta rays did not appear on the scheduled day, but I was able to participate the next day and see them (it's quite rare not to see manta rays). I have been longing to join this tour for about six years, and since I had planned it for the early part of my stay, I was glad to have the opportunity to retry. It did take a fair amount of energy, though...
If anyone is going to the Big Island, I highly recommend this tour! It was disappointing not to see the manta rays on the first attempt, but I truly appreciate the staff for their generous support, including arranging the retry!
当初予定した参加日にはマンタが現れず、次の日に参加して見ることができました(マンタに会えないのはかなり珍しいとのことです)。
6年ぐらい前からこのツアーに参加したいと切望しており今回の滞在の最初の方に予定をしていたため、リトライができる結果となり、よかったと思っています。体力はそれなりに使いましたが・・・
ハワイ島に行かれる方がいたら、おすすめのツアーです!
1回でマンタが見れないのは残念でしたが、リトライの手配も含めてスタッフの方に手厚くサポートしていただいて本当に感謝です!
Aloha Yassan!
Thank you for participating in Manta University this time.
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it, even though you had to retry. Please come and visit us again!
Mahalo!
Aloha やっさん!
この度はマンタ大学へご参加いただきありがとうございました。
リトライして頂くこととなりましたが楽しんで頂けたようで嬉しく思います。ぜひまた遊びにきてくださいね。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 1便プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/21 |
Reviewed by: ユカ♡
The snorkeling itself had only a few types of fish, so it felt a bit lacking, but the service on the boat (breakfast, lunch, staff's hospitality, etc.) was very good. After snorkeling, there were many types of alcohol available, which really added to the vacation vibe. We had fun sliding down from the boat, and even the adults joined in! The Japanese staff provided careful consideration, which made me feel comfortable participating, and above all, seeing Japanese people working hard overseas motivated me to do my best after returning home. I wasn't quite sure how the public parking system worked, and I think I ended up paying $6 twice? It would have been better if there was more explanation about that, but I guess my lack of English skills was the reason. Overall, it was a satisfying tour. Thank you for the attentive service!
シュノーケル自体は魚が数種類で、こんなものかなという感じでしたが、ボートの上のサービス(朝ごはん ランチ スタッフの応対など)はとてもよかったです。
シュノーケル後に寄港する際、アルコールもたくさん種類があってバカンス気分を味わえました。
ボートからの滑り台、大人もまじってはしゃげました!
日本人スタッフの方、細かな配慮に安心して参加できましたし、何より海外でがんばってらっしゃる日本人に、帰国後もがんばろうと思えました。
パブリックパーキングのシステムがよく分からず、6$を2回払ったのかな?その辺の説明がもっとわかるとよかったですが、自分の英語力のなさが原因ですね。
トータルで満足できたツアーでした。
丁寧なアテンドありがとうございました!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/07 |
Reviewed by: かにちゃん
The meeting place was easy to find, and traveling by car was comfortable. (Since it was quite a long ride and there were some rough roads, those who are prone to motion sickness might want to have some medication on hand.)
There were about 50 to 60 people on the boat, which was more than I expected. The MC created a lively atmosphere, making it a fun experience. The meal consisted of water, juice, and donuts, which were quite simple, and it was a self-service style. Some participants from other countries brought alcohol and snacks, and there didn't seem to be any restrictions on that, so if you want to enjoy your meal, it might be better to prepare something in advance.
As for the sandbar, it was initially cold due to the weather, and it didn't look very beautiful at first, but I thought it would be a shame not to try canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding, which turned out to be enjoyable. It seems that we were able to observe large fish while snorkeling!
At the end, the sun came out, and I was able to see the scenery I had imagined, which was great. It might just have been the day I experienced, but I thought that perhaps the temperature rises more in the afternoon than in the early morning.
Overall, the staff were friendly and fun, and I had a wonderful experience.
集合場所は分かりやすく車での移動も快適でした。
(かなり長い間乗るのと、険しい道もあったので車酔いをいやすい方は酔い止めがあったほうがいいかもしれません)
船には50人〜60人くらいはいたでしょうか、想像よりも多くの人が乗っていてMCの方の盛り上げもありわいわいとした雰囲気で楽しかったです。
食事は水、ジュース、ドーナツという割と簡素なもので自分で取りに行くスタイルでした。他の国の参加者の方でお酒や軽食を持参している方がおり、特に禁止されている様子もなかったので、食事を楽しみたい方は自分で事前に用意したほうがいいかもしれません。
肝心のサンドバーははじめは天気の関係で寒くそこまで綺麗に見えなかったのですが、
せっかくだと思いカヌーやSUPに乗ってみることができて楽しかったです。シュノーケリングでは大きい魚を観察できたようです!
終わりぎわのタイミングで日がでてきて想像していた景色を見ることができたのでよかったです。体験した日だけなのかもしれませんがもしかしたら朝イチよりお昼からの方が気温も上がっていいのかも?と思いました。
総じてスタッフの方も親切で楽しく、とてもいい経験ができました。
Thank you for participating in the tour and for sharing your photos. We look forward to your next visit.
From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーへのご参加、お写真のシェアして頂きありがとうございました。またのご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Anna
The crew are very organized and helpful.
The food are great, we had burgers and hotdogs.
They also provide alcohols for purchase.
But not much to see under water. Only see one turtle that day.
A little bit disappointed about cannot see much fish or turtles.
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| Packages: | Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Five
You take an early morning bus to the port, and from there, it takes about 20 minutes by boat to reach the sandbar. Everyone involved was kind and friendly, and I enjoyed the experience from start to finish. There were also people who were fluent in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. If I come back again, I would definitely like to participate once more.
港まで早朝のバスに乗って行き、そこから20分程度船に揺られてサンドバーに到着します。関係の方々どの人も優しくフレンドリーで、終始楽しめました。日本語の堪能な方もおり安心して利用できました。もしまた来られたら次も参加したいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We appreciate your feedback.
We are grateful for your kind words that you enjoyed the tour from start to finish without any worries. We strive daily to provide a service that makes our customers want to participate again, so your message is truly appreciated.
Please come back to Kaneohe Sandbar again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you. A hui hou.
この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。
レビューをお寄せいただき感謝いたします。
ツアーの始めから最後まで安心してお楽しみいただけたとのお言葉、ありがとうございます。
お客様が、「また参加したい」と思っていただけるサービスを目標に日々努めておりますため、頂きましたメッセージに心からありがたく存じます。
どうぞまたカネオヘサンドバーへお越しください。スタッフ一同お待ちしております。A hui hou
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/04 |
Reviewed by: firsttimeathawaii
Let me start by saying this is a must do when visiting o’ahu. The views from the sandbar are incredible. I’m 4’10” and I think the water at the sandbar come up to my waistline. It took us about 40 minutes to paddle out to it because I’m not the most athletic. Lol
The kayak tour did include a life jacket. We rented a dry bag and an anchor for $5. And anchor is a must if you want to hang out at the sandbar or snorkel at one of the reefs.
Speaking of reefs, what an experience! I saw plenty of beautiful fish and turtles. “Park” your kayak on the sandy area and do not step on the coral. They are very sensitive. If you park up by the corals, you’ll see plenty of fish and turtles popping in and out.
The staff was friendly and informative. They gave us the best route to be able to go to the sandbar and the reefs. We followed instructions and did exactly as we were told as everyone should.
You’ll have a great time if you follow the rules and respect the ocean and its animals!
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and feedback! We really appreciate that. First of all I am so happy to hear that our staff treated you well and gave you good info that hopefully contributed to your having a great time. I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the feedback about listening to and following our staff's instructions. Thank you so much for that! I also cannot stress enough how much we appreciate your feedback regarding only being in the sand and never stepping on coral. This is such important info for everybody to be aware of, so I really hope everybody takes the time to read your review specifically. It is really, really good. Stoked to hear that it sounds like you had a great overall experience and that you consider this a 'must do' on O'ahu. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/05 |
Reviewed by: ケイタ
I made a reservation in Japan before departure without checking the tide table, but luckily, the water was shallow up to my knees, which was great. I wore my reef shoes from the room, and I stayed in them both on the boat and in the water. Additionally, due to my nearsightedness, I borrowed a prescription mask. Whether I could swim or use the snorkel was a different matter. I didn’t know how to hold the snorkel properly, and water kept coming in through the gaps, so I held onto a staff member's float who spoke Japanese, and we moved along together. I got used to it halfway through and was able to look underwater for longer periods. Every time we spotted a sea turtle, the staff member would say, "There’s a turtle," and I was able to see them about 7 or 8 times. Encountering many schools of fish and sea turtles was an emotional experience. My first time snorkeling, meeting sea turtles, and visiting the sandbar was a fun experience that I can't have in Japan. The spam was also very delicious. Thank you very much.
潮見表を調べず、出発前に日本で予約しましたが、運良く、膝くらいで浅く良かったです。リーフシューズを部屋から履いて行き、船内も水中もこのままでした。また、近視のため、度付きのマスクを借りました。泳げるかどうかと、シュノーケルが使えるかどうかは別です。私はシュノーケルの咥え方がわからず、隙間から海水が入るので、日本語を話せるスタッフさんの浮き輪に捕まり、一緒に進みました。途中から慣れて長く水中を覗くことができるようになりました。ウミガメが見える度に、スタッフさんが、「カメさんいるよ」と教えて下さり、7〜8回くらい見ることができました。多くの魚の群れ、ウミガメに出会い、感動の連続。初めてのシュノーケリング、ウミガメとの出会い、サンドバー、日本ではできない楽しい体験でした。スパムもとてもおいしかったです。ありがとうございました。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. It seems you struggled a bit with snorkeling at first, but it looks like you were able to breathe smoothly after a while, which is impressive. Please come back to explore this mystical paradise ocean again. We sincerely look forward to that day. Mahalo!
アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございました。
シュノーケル初挑戦で最初は苦戦されたようですが、途中からはスムーズに息継ぎも出来るようになられたみたいで一気に取得されて凄いです。
ぜひまたこの神秘的な天国の海を覗きに遊びにいらして下さい。その日を心よりお待ちしております。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/14 |
Reviewed by: PYX
Unbeatable scene of mountains, water and sands.
Perfect snorkeling location.
All types of playing programs for free to choose.
Super nice staff.
Kids-friendly.
Mahalo for the review -Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Sreedhar
- crew was very helpful
- had a good evening boat ride with sunset view
- crew explained the instructions clearly
- great experience watching manta rays up close
- crew helped my kids getting into and out of water
Aloha Sreedhar! Thank you for choosing Iruka and for sharing your positive feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time on our tour. We hope to see you again in the future! Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Mucho6
The price is a bit steep, but since I came all the way to Hawaii, I decided to participate without hesitation.
In the end, I think I spent my money wisely!
First of all, riding in a helicopter is something I rarely get to do, and the experience of the helicopter's sway was incredibly valuable.
I was able to fully enjoy views that I couldn't see from the ground, and I am very satisfied.
If I had one point to mention, it would be that if you're not good at English, it might be safer to request a Japanese-speaking driver, even if it incurs some additional fees.
We understood some of what was being said on the English tour, but the explanations about history and local information while actually seeing the sights made a big difference in how much we absorbed.
料金は少し値をはりますが、ハワイまできたのでそこは思い切って参加してみました。
結果いいお金の使い方をしたと思っています!
まずヘリに乗ることなんてなかなかない中でヘリの揺れなんかも大変貴重な体験でした。
景色も地上からは見れない景色を存分に楽しめることが出来て満足しています。
一点だけあるとすると、やはり英語が苦手であれば多少追加料金はかかりますが、日本人の運転手にお願いしたほうが無難だと思います。
我々は英語のツアーで多少は言ってることがわかるものの、やはり歴史やその土地の情報なども実際に見ながら説明してくれるので吸収力が違うと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Bamboo
Sorry in advance. Not much of a writer here but we really wanted to share our experience.
Pros:
- The whole team were amazing! They screamed aloha spirit. My personal favorite was the blonde gentleman who spoke Japanese and Korean.
- live band was a hit! Both singers were amazing!
- food was basic but good. It was nicely plated as well which I was NOT expecting. Center piece was a nice touch.
- Really good bang for your buck with all the activities.
Con:
Not really reflective of the crew but the sandbar was not as shallow as I expected. Obviously it depends on the ocean and tides etc.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
It was the hi light of our trip! The crew was incredible. Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The photographer was great. I never buy photos but these were fantastic.
Mahalo for the review and for sharing!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
Reviewed by: oggie
For this second attempt, I checked the tide chart for the sandbar in Kaneohe and chose the day and time when the tide would be the lowest during my stay to participate in the tour. It was perfect. When we arrived and moored the boat, the water was about calf-deep, and even after the first snorkeling session, which lasted 20 minutes, we returned to find a sandbar with broken coral exposed about 50 meters away. It was practically land (see photo). The quality of the sandbar experience depends on the tour company, but ultimately, the tide conditions are everything. I believe those planning to go should choose tours that operate during low tide, referring to the tide chart as much as possible. However, when walking to the sandbar, beach shoes are essential. The soles of your feet can hurt, and if you're unlucky, you might get injured. Captain Bruce already has established know-how, and there was a Japanese guide on board, making it a comfortable experience for Japanese participants. The spam musubi we had on the boat was very delicious. During snorkeling, we even encountered a honu (sea turtle) (see photo).
One downside is that the information provided in advance by Veltra mentioned that tips of 10% to 20% are not included in the travel cost and advised not to bring valuables. I only brought a single bill for tips, but there were signs on the shuttle bus asking for tips, and there was also a request for tips when we got off the boat after the activity. I found myself in a situation where I hadn't heard about tipping at two different places! I only had one bill! I wish they would stop the tipping practice, which is unfamiliar to Japanese people, and include it in the total cost. It's quite bothersome.
再挑戦の今回は、サンドバーのあるカネオヘの潮見表を調べ、滞在中のツアー催行時間で一番潮の引く日と時間を選んで参加しました。ドンピシャでした。到着時にボートを係留したところで、ふくらはぎ中くらいの深さ、最初に行われるシュノーケリングが20分して終わって帰って来ても、歩いて50mほどのところにある珊瑚が砕けた砂州?が露出していました。まさに陸地でした。(写真参照)。サンドバー観光の質は催行会社もありますが、やはり潮の状態が全てです。行かれる方は、潮見表首っ引きで出来るだけ潮の引いている時に催行されるツアーを選ぶべきだと思います。ただし、砂州?に歩いて行く時はビーチシューズは必須です。足の裏が痛いですし、運が悪ければ怪我をすることがあります。キャプテンブルースはすでにノウハウが確立しており、日本人ガイドも乗っていて、日本人が安心して参加できます。ボート上でいただいたスパムむすびがとても美味しかったです。シュノーケリングでは海中でホヌにも出会えました。(写真参照) 。難点を言えば、事前にベルトラからされた案内に10%〜20%のチップは旅行代金に含まれていませんとあり、貴重品は持ってくるなとありましたので、チップだけお札1枚で持って行きましたが、送迎のバスでも、チップくださいとの掲示がありましたし、活動が終わりボートを降りる時にも、チップくださいの案内がありました。2箇所でチップとは聞いていないよ!お札1枚しかないよ!ということになりました。日本人には馴染みのないチップやめて欲しい。代金に含めておいて欲しいです。面倒くさいですから。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating again in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your detailed feedback about the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sandbar in the conditions you hoped for! While we cannot control the tide as it is a natural phenomenon, our experienced staff is always ready to suggest the best ways to enjoy the tour based on the tide and weather conditions, so please feel free to join us anytime with confidence.
I apologize for the lack of explanation regarding tips, and for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will share your feedback internally and use it to improve our services further.
We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit. Mahalo!
アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーに再度ご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。また、ツアーの内容もとても丁寧にご共有いただきましたことを心より御礼申し上げます。
ご希望通りのコンディションでサンドバーをお楽しみ頂けたようでとても嬉しく思います!潮位に関しましては自然のものですのでコントロールはできないのですが、経験豊富なスタッフが潮位や天候に応じてベストな楽しみ方を提案致しておりますので、いつでもご安心してご参加いただければと思います。
チップに関しまして、説明が不足しておりご不便をおかけしてしまって申し訳ございませんでした。いただいたご意見は社内で共有させていただき、更なるサービス向上に向けて役立てていく所存です。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/01 |
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Aloha! Shawn,
Thank you for participating with your family at Manta University.
I'm glad to hear that you had a great time meeting many mantas.
Please join us again with everyone. We look forward to seeing you!
Mahalo!
Aloha! Shawn様
ご家族でマンタ大学へのご参加いただきありがとうございました。
たくさんのマンタと出会って楽しんで頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
是非また、皆様でご参加くださいね。お待ちしております。
Mahalo!