All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

We encountered dolphins right at the start and saw them spin out. We saw a whale three times, blowing water and showing its tail. It would have been better if we were a bit closer.

開始早々にイルカと遭遇しスピンアウトが見られました。クジラは３回、潮吹きと尾びれを見ました。もう少し近くだったら良かったです。

A few days before we participated, Mauna Kea experienced bad weather with snowfall and icy roads, resulting in the road to the summit being closed from a certain point, and it was also closed the day before. I was anxious about whether we would be able to reach the summit on the day of our tour, but to my surprise, it was beautifully clear, and we were able to enjoy the sunset at the summit. The starry sky was even more wonderful than I had imagined, and thanks to our bright and fun guides, Tomo and Ichikawa, we had a perfect tour. I truly felt lucky. I am sincerely grateful to our guides, who were always attentive to ensure that none of the participants suffered from altitude sickness while we all shared the awe of the magnificent and beautiful Mauna Kea and the sunset.

私たちが参加する４、５日前にマウナケア山は悪天候で積雪と道路の凍結、その結果山頂までの道路は途中から通行禁止になってしまい前日も通行禁止でした。当日は山頂まで行けるのか不安でしたが、驚くほど見事に晴れて山頂でのサンセットを堪能できました。星空も想像以上に素晴らしく、トモさんとイチカワさんという明るく楽しいガイドさんのおかげで完璧なツアーを楽しませていただきました。本当にラッキーでした。参加者が一人も高山病にならないよう終始気を遣いながらも、雄大で美しいマウナケアの姿とサンセットに共に感動していたガイドさんに心から感謝しています。

I had always wanted to climb Mauna Kea when I visited the Big Island, but I had given up because the summit had been closed since July. However, I heard that the road to the summit reopened in December, so I signed up for this tour.

At the beginning of the tour, I was informed that the summit was closed due to bad weather for three consecutive days, and I arrived at the 2800m Onizuka Visitor Center while praying. There, we took a break to acclimatize to the altitude while eating our lunch. When we got back in the car and the guide told us that the gate was open and we could go to the summit, there was a cheer in the vehicle.

The road to the summit was steep and off-road, and I thought it would be impossible to go there in a rental car. Thanks to the guide's skilled driving, we safely reached the top.

It was quite windy at the summit, and even with the snow gear we borrowed, it was freezing cold. However, the view from there was indescribably beautiful, and I was really glad to see it.

After descending, the guide explained stargazing to us. I was happy to see the starry sky, the full moon, and even a comet.

On the way back to the hotel, the guide told us that a moonbow had appeared and stopped the car. It disappeared in an instant, but I was lucky enough to see the elusive moonbow, making it an incredibly lucky day.

If you plan to visit the Big Island, I definitely recommend joining a Mauna Kea tour. It became the best memory of this trip. Thank you very much!

ハワイ島に行ったら絶対マウナケアに登りたいと思っていましたが、7月から山頂閉鎖されていたため、諦めていました。しかし、12月から再び山頂への道が再開したと聞いて、このツアーに申し込みました。
ツアーの最初に、3日連続で天候不良のため、山頂閉鎖されていると聞いて、祈りながら、2800mのオニズカビジターセンターに到着しました。そこで、お弁当を食べながら、高山病に慣れるための休憩をしました。再び、車に乗り込んだ時、ゲートがオープンしているので、山頂まで行けるとガイドさんが教えてくれた時、車内で歓声が上がりました。
山頂までは、オフロードの急な道で、とてもレンタカーで行くことは出来ないと思いました。ガイドさんの熟練の運転で無事頂上に着きました。
頂上はかなり風が強く、貸していただいたスノーウェアを着ても凍えるくらい寒かったです。しかし、そこから見える景色は言葉に出来ないくらい美しく、この景色を見れて本当に良かったと思いました。
一旦下ってからは、ガイドさんから天体観測を説明してくれます。満天の星や満月、そして彗星を見ることが出来て良かったです。
また、ホテルに帰る途中にはガイドさんからムーンボウが出たと教えてくれて、車を止めてくれました。あっという間に消えてしまいましたが、幻のムーンボウまで見ることが出来て、今日はすごくラッキーな一日でした。
もし、ハワイ島に行く予定がある方は、絶対にマウナケアのツアーに参加したほうがいいと思います。この旅で一番の思い出になりました。本当にありがとうございました！

Mauna Kea, which is taller than Mount Fuji, was an exciting first experience for me. I was worried that, depending on the weather conditions, we might not be able to reach the summit, but on the day of the tour, we were able to make it to the top. Watching the sunset from 4,200 meters was a transformative experience that left me deeply moved. During the stargazing, it felt like the entire sky was a treasure box of jewels. I’m really glad I participated, as I had never had the opportunity to see such nature and stars before. The guide was also very kind and easy to talk to. I plan to recommend this tour to my friends.

富士山より高いマウナケアは初めての体験だったのでワクワクしていました。天気の状況によっては、山頂まで行けない可能性があるとのことで心配していましたが、当日は山頂まで行くことができました。4,200mからのサンセットを見て、世界観が変わるくらいの体験ができ、すごく感動しました。また星空観測では、まるで空全体が宝石箱のようでした。あれだけの自然や星を見る機会がなかったので参加してよかったと思っています。ガイドの方も大変優しく話しやすかったです。友人にもこのツアーを紹介しようと思います。

I participated with my elderly mother and husband. The food was very delicious, and the show was wonderful. In particular, the host's talk was entertaining, and we were enveloped in laughter and emotion. The guide was also kind and spoke slowly in easy-to-understand English for Japanese people, which was reassuring. After the show, we immediately got on the bus, so I thought it would be good to use the restroom after finishing the meal. The return bus had quite strong air conditioning, so a jacket is definitely necessary.

高齢の母と主人と3人で参加いたしました。食事もとても美味しくショーも素晴らしかったです。
特に司会の方のトークが面白くて笑いと感動に包まれました。ガイドの方も親切で、日本人にはわかりやすい英語でゆっくり話してくれますので、安心です。ショーが終わったらすぐにバスに乗りますので、食事が終わったところでトイレに行っておくといいと思いました。帰りのバスはかなり冷房がきいていますので必ず上着が必要です。

I went whale watching in early February 2020. The weather was nice, but we couldn't see any whales. I thought maybe it was a bit early in the season since they apparently don't jump until after giving birth. The hotel sent a bus to pick us up, but it arrived more than 10 minutes late, which made me anxious that we might have gone to the wrong meeting place. Once the bus arrives, they call out names, so there's no need to worry while waiting. I opted for the breakfast option, but there wasn't much time, and the menu was quite limited, which was disappointing. The good thing was that the sea was beautiful! I hope this helps you.

2020年2月初旬にホエールウォッチング。天気良かったけれど、クジラは観れず。子供を産んだ後でないと飛び跳ねないらしく、ちょっとシーズン早かったのかなっと思った。ホテルにバスが迎えにきてくれたが、10分以上遅れてバスが到着。集合場所を間違えたのかと不安になってしまった。バスが来たら名前で呼んでくれるから心配せずに待ってればいい。朝食付きの物にしたが時間が少なく、またメニューもかなり少ないので残念。良かったのは海が綺麗だったってことですかね！参考にしてもらえればと思います。

I was worried about whether I would really be able to see anything based on the reviews, but from about 30 minutes after departure, I was able to see continuously. I couldn't see the large figure right in front of me, though... I didn't include breakfast, so I went outside early and watched from above. There were English announcements followed by explanations in Japanese, so I think it would be fine for those who don't understand English. Since this ship is large, I think even those who are prone to seasickness would be okay. On the way back, I asked the driver if I could be dropped off at Ala Moana, and I thought he said okay, but in the end, I was just passed by. However, I was able to get off without going to the pickup location, which saved me time for my plans afterward. Next time, I want to go on a slightly smaller ship.

口コミをみて、本当にみられるか心配でしたが、出航して30分くらいからずーっとみれました。
大きな姿を目の前で！というわけにはいかなかったのですが…。
朝食はつけなかったので、早めに外に出て上の方から見てました。
英語のアナウンスに続いて日本語の説明もあり、英語が分からないひとでも問題ないかと思います。
この船は大きいので、酔いやすい人も大丈夫だと思います。
帰りに、アラモアナで降ろしてもらえるかドライバーに聞いたのですが、OKと言ったと思っていたら結局素通りされてしまいましたが、ピックアップの場所まで行かなくても、降りることが出来たので、その後の予定への時間を節約でしました。
次はもう少し小さい船で行きたいと思います。

The weather on the day of the event was perfect. My wife, who is usually not accustomed to riding a bicycle, and I participated together, and we both had a fantastic time!

For those who regularly ride mountain bikes, the trails might feel a bit lacking, but the stunning scenery, the impressive mountain ranges, the beautiful blue sea, and visiting locations that have been used in numerous films made it all incredibly enjoyable.

I think the course overlaps with most other activities, so I highly recommend experiencing it on a bicycle while feeling the wind!

Thanks to the e-bike, my wife was completely unexhausted and was very satisfied just enjoying the ride.

当日の天気は開催。
普段は自転車に不慣れな妻との2人で参加してきましたが、2人とも思いっきり楽しむことができました！

普段からMTBに乗られてる方は、走る道そのものは物足りないかもしれませんが、それを上回る景色の良さ、連なる山々の迫力、青く綺麗な海、数々の映画の撮影で使われてきた場所の来訪、とにかく楽しかったです。

他のアクティビティとコース的にはほとんど同じ場所をまわるかと思いますので、是非自転車で風を感じながら楽しんでみては！！

ebikeのおかげで、妻も全く疲れることもなく、ただ楽しむことができたと満足しておりました。

The weather was nice, and I was able to see two whales. The sea breeze felt good, and it was wonderful to see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the ocean, making Oahu look beautiful.

良い天気で、2匹の鯨を見ることができました。
海風も気持ちよく、ワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドも見えて海から見るオアフ島も素敵でした。

the folks involved were friendly, informative and fun.
the scenery was lovely and the grotto very unique
the music on the way back and the dancing was great and even got to practice ourselves
the weather could have been better but no control over that

Tour Guide was amazing, so knowledgable about everything relating to the Missouri and WW2 and the history.

It's perfect for movie lovers. The scenery from the films is right in front of you! It's a valuable experience! The botanical garden was also enjoyable with the guide's humor. Lunch can get crowded, but there were enough chairs for us to sit. At one point, we ran out of hot water for milk, and since the next tour time and dining area weren't in a restaurant, I was concerned about hygiene for the baby and didn't order. Also, there are no changing tables, but if you're well-prepared, it's fine for those with babies! You can sit for a long time without getting tired and enjoy it all the way to the end.

映画好きには最高です。映画でみた景色がまさに目の前に！貴重な体験ができます！また植物園もガイドさんのユーモアがある案内で楽しめました！ランチは混んでますが、椅子の数が十分あったので座れました。途中、ミルク用のお湯が足りなくなり、頼むにも次の見学の時間や、食事場所もレストラン？ではないので赤ちゃんにとっての衛生面が心配で頼みませんでした。またおむつ交換台もないですが、赤ちゃん連れの方はしっかり準備して行けば大丈夫です！座ってる時間が長いので疲れず、ゆったり最後まで楽しめます

We did the EarlyBird Breakfast Cruise on Jan. 22, 2020. It was wonderful. Easy to arrive and enjoy some breakfast before leaving. Food and drinks were well worth the price.
Shortly after leaving we saw the whale breaching amd we were all amazed.
Capt. Mike and crew did an amazing job.
Highly recommend!!!

At first, there were no whales, so we enjoyed a leisurely cruise. The weather was nice, and it felt great to relax while taking in the views of the sea and mountains.

In the end, there was a rush of whale sightings! We all reacted to the captain's announcements of "Look in the direction of 3 o'clock!" and moved around the boat together. We were thrilled to see about three whales spouting water and showing their tails as they dove!

初めはクジラが現れなかったのでゆったりクルージング。お天気も良く海や山等、景色を眺めながらゆっくり過ごして気持ちよかったです。

最後にクジラさん出現ラッシュ！
５回くらい船長の「何時の方向に見えました！」と言うアナウンスに反応し乗客みんなで船上を移動。３頭くらいのクジラが塩を吹いたり、潜るのに尾ビレを見せたりする姿が見え感動しました！

I felt at ease participating in the tour with a Japanese guide. Since we were climbing over 3000 meters, we took breaks along the way to prevent altitude sickness, and the timing of the breaks was perfect; I felt completely fine. Once we rose above the clouds, the rain that had been falling stopped (which is expected since we were above the clouds), and the view was absolutely breathtaking. While I was taking photos, the sunset began. The moment the sun set was indescribable. After watching the sunset, we enjoyed stargazing with explanations. Yamapi's explanations were a bit fast, and I sometimes couldn't catch everything, but I was captivated by the stories. The discussions weren't just about the stars; they also touched on global issues, the future of the Earth, and the reality that dangerous things are likely to happen, which was sobering. Hearing about his personal experiences and his parents brought tears to my eyes. I found myself crying again during the background music in the car on the way back. It felt like the rigid parts of me had melted away. This tour really makes you reflect on important things. Yamapi is a wonderful entertainer. I hope many people get to participate in this tour.

日本語ガイドという事で安心して参加出来ました。
標高3000m以上登るので高山病予防のため、途中休憩を挟み山頂まで上がりましたが、休憩が絶妙で、全く大丈夫でした。雲の上に上がると降っていた雨もあがり(雲の上だから当然？)視界全てが絶景で、撮影している間に夕陽が落ちてきました。太陽が沈む瞬間は何とも言えない気持ちでした。夕陽を見た後は説明付きの星空鑑賞。やまぴーさんの説明は早口でたまに聞き取れなかったけど話に聞き入ってしまいました。星空の事だけでなく、世界の事、地球のこれから、危険な事は起きていくだろうという話は現実的で身が引き締まる思いになりました。ご自身の体験談、親御さんの事など…話を聞いていたら涙が溢れてきました。帰りの車内のBGMにまた涙が出て号泣。自分の中の凝り固まった部分が溶けたような感じでした。大切な事を考えさせてくれるツアーです。やまぴーさんは素晴らしいエンターテイナーです。沢山の方がこのツアーに参加されるといいなぁと思います。

Although the guide mentioned that there would be no explanations in Japanese, the presenters at each attraction provided explanations in Japanese, which was helpful.
We chose the movie location tour, jungle exploration, and the Taste of Kualoa tour (a tour to see and taste Hawaii's agricultural products). Since it was our first time, I was wondering what it would be like, but these turned out to be quite enjoyable attractions.
There seem to be many other activities available as well, such as ATV rides, horseback riding, and zip-lining. I thought I would try different attractions next time I come.

The round-trip bus from Honolulu to the ranch was quite uncomfortable on the way there.
The air conditioning was too strong, making it cold, the seats were hard, and the background music was too loud. Since the pickup was at 7 AM, I couldn't even sleep on the bus in that situation.
However, the return bus was comfortable.

案内では日本語での説明はないとのことであったが、各アトラクションでの説明者は日本語で説明してくれて助かった。
私たちは映画ロケ地めぐり・ジャングル探検・テイストオブクアロアツアー（ハワイの農産物見学試食ツアー）をチョイス。初めてなのでどんなものかと思っていたら、これら結構楽しいアトラクションばかりであった。
他には四輪バギー・乗馬・ジップラインなど多くのアクティビティも体験できるようだ。
次回来たときは違うアトラクションも体験しようと思った。

ホノルルから牧場までの行き帰りバスによるものであったが、行きのバスの環境は最悪であった。
冷房効かせすぎで寒かったし、座席も硬くBGMもうるさすぎ、朝７時ピックアップなのでバスの中で寝ていきたくてもそんな状況になれず。
ただ、帰りのバスは快適であった。

It started to rain and the activity was canceled midway, but they rescheduled it for the next day, allowing us to try again. They carefully taught us how to ride the Segway, and we visited various sightseeing spots for two hours. We sped down the old airport runway and even tried riding with our hands open, which was incredibly fun.

We stopped at a farmer's market along the way to buy local fruits, and during a break, they let us try dragon fruit for the first time. They even took photos and videos, leaving us with great memories. It was a very satisfying activity.

雨が降り出してしまい途中で中止になりましたが、翌日に変更してもらい再挑戦できました。丁寧にセグウェイの乗り方を教えてくれて、2時間もいろんな観光名所にセグウェイで行き、旧空港の滑走路ではスピードを出したり、手を開いて乗ってみたりして、最高に楽しかったです。
ローカルフルーツを途中のファーマーマーケットで購入してくれて、途中の休憩ではじめてのドラゴンフルーツも食べさせてくれました。
写真やビデオまで撮ってくれて、良い思い出も残り大満足なアクティビティでした。

The kind tour guide took many wonderful photos with the sunset as the background. For stargazing, the tour was intentionally scheduled to coincide with the full moon at the summit of Mauna Kea. Unfortunately, we couldn't reach the summit due to strong winds, but I was very satisfied to see the full moon shining brightly near the visitor center at nearly 2800 meters. Although stargazing wasn't great because of the full moon, I was able to see definitely more stars and constellations than in Tokyo. Next time, I would like to join the same tour during the new moon to learn about constellations.

夕日をバックグラウンドにツアーガイドの優しいお兄さんが沢山の素敵な写真を丁寧に撮ってくれました。星空観測に関しては、あえて満月に合わせてマウナケア山頂に行けるようにツアーを組みました。残念ながら強風で山頂までは行けませんでしたが、2800m近くのビジターセンター近くで輝くほどの光を放つ満月を見れて大満足でした。満月によって星観測はイマイチでしたが、東京よりも断然、多くの星や星座を見れました。
次回は逆バージョンで新月に合わせて同じツアーに参加し、星座を学びに行きたいと思っています。

I think this is all about luck. Just when we had given up on seeing whales today and were on our way back to the port, an American woman we had been talking with found a whale spouting in the distance! When we shouted, the boat went closer to the whale...

It's strange that even with more than ten crew members on deck standing by to look for whales, the crew couldn't find any. I hope the whale spotting crew will try a little harder next time!

こればかりは運だと思います。
もう今日はクジラは無理だとあきらめて港へ帰る途中に、私たちファミリーと
一緒にお話ししていたアメリカ人女性が遠くで潮を吹くクジラを見つけました！　私たちが声を上げたので、それから船がクジラの近くに行ってくれたりしましたが。。。

デッキ上にボートクルーも10人以上もクジラ探しでスタンバイしているのに
クルーがクジラを見つけられなかったのが不思議です。
次回はクジラ発見隊クルーにもうちょっと頑張ってほしいです！

I had a hard time finding a tour to the summit of Mauna Kea, but I’m so glad I participated in this one; it truly became a wonderful and unforgettable day. From the moment I was picked up, they carefully explained the day's conditions (weather and mountain situation), which made me feel very reassured from the start.

Since we traveled by bus, I had some concerns, but the guide was attentive to everyone, engaging in conversation and providing advice about our health, which allowed us to enjoy the experience safely and happily throughout.

Due to various reasons like weather and wind, it was uncertain until the last moment whether we could reach the summit or see the starry sky, but fortunately, we were able to see both beautifully, and it was breathtaking. I am truly very satisfied!

Next time, I want to visit the summit of Mauna Kea to see the summer night sky! Thank you for a fun time from start to finish.

マウナケア山頂に行けるツアーはなかなか無かったため、とても探しましたがこちらに参加して本当に素敵で忘れられない1日になりました。
お迎えに来てくださったところからその日の状況（天気や山の様子）などを丁寧に説明してくださり、初めからとても安心しました。
バスでの移動なのでいろいろと不安もありましたが、ガイドさんがみんなを気にかけて話していたり、体調についてもアドバイスをくださったり終始楽しく安全に過ごせました。
天候、風など様々な理由で山頂まで行けるか、星空を見ることができるかできないか、直前までわからなかったのですが、運良く二つともとっても綺麗に見れて感動しました。本当に大満足です！！
今度は夏の夜空、マウナケア山頂に行きたいと思います！
最初から最後まで楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

All the young men took very good care of my friend in a wheelchair. they made her feel welcomed. The dancers were grate and the food was fun (they could have done better on the desert). the food line went fast.
The bathrooms could have been a little better.

As the altitude increases, the cold intensifies, creating a world isolated from the lower realms.

The grandeur of snow-capped Mauna Kea, accompanied by an endless sea of clouds, was truly moving. (I never expected to see snow on the Big Island of Hawaii!)

When the tour ended and we returned to the town of Kona, it was once again reminiscent of the tropical atmosphere.

Make sure to seize the rare opportunity to drive to the summit of a 4,000-meter mountain!

If possible, aim for a new moon to enjoy the starry sky as well!

高度が上がる度に、寒さを増して下界と隔絶されていく世界。

どこまでも続く雲海を従えた雪化粧のマウナケアの雄大さには心を打たれるものがありました。
(そもそもハワイ島で雪が見られるとは思ってもいませんでした！)

ツアーが終わってコナの街に戻ると、そこはまた以前の熱帯の面影が。

4000メーター級の山頂に車で行くことのできる数少ないチャンスを是非モノにしてください！

できれば新月で星空も狙ってください！

I'm grateful that the captain tells us which direction to look for the whales. In fact, there were several whales in that direction, but we could only see their dorsal fins, which was disappointing.

A small boat was quite close to the whales, so even though it was a bit rocky, being in a smaller boat might allow you to feel the size and power of the whales more.

Breakfast was delicious, but I felt it was a bit pricey for what you get...

クジラがいると船長さんが何時の方向に見えますと言ってくれるのでありがたいです。
実際その方向にクジラが何頭かいましたが背鰭しか見えず残念でした｡。

小さなボートがかなりクジラに接近していたので、揺れがキツくても小さなボートの方がクジラの大きさや迫力は感じられるかもしれません。

朝食は美味しかったですが、お値段の割にはお高く感じました…

This was a great tour! Our driver/guide had lots of fun stories about history and culture of everything we saw. It was a good amount of time at each place.

The USS Missouri is great. Take the guided tour! Our guide had some great stories. I also enjoyed having time to explore on my own.

The USS Arizona Memorial and other memorials were very humbling. So grateful for the men and women who sacrificed their lives that day so I can enjoy the freedom I now have. It was quite humbling to stand over the tomb of those men in the USS Arizona. I also enjoyed the Walk of Honour. My only regret was not having enough time to explore the other things in and around that site.

This was a great starter tour to show me what I might like to do next time. The company from booking to resort pick-up and drop off to not having to navigate the traffic made it well worth the investment. I highly recommend this for everyone. I learned a lot!

I also greatly appreciated the poncho to use as we had rain off and on all day. Unexpected but awesome bonus!

This time it was rainy, so we couldn't see any whales. It's a natural occurrence, so there's nothing we can do about it, but it's disappointing.

I'll try again next time.

今回は雨で、ホエールも観れませんでした。
自然なものなので仕方ありませんが、残念でした。

次回再チャレンジします。

While on the way to Haleakalā, they share various information about Maui, so it's a good idea to join early once you arrive on the island. Depending on the day's temperature and crowd levels, they consider where to go outside, take you to beautiful photo spots, and help you capture many wonderful pictures.

You can enjoy delicious bento, warm tea, sit in a chair with a blanket while watching the starry sky, and hear touching stories. It was, as expected, the best experience.

Next time, I want to join around the new moon.

ハレアカラに行くまでの車中でも、マウイ島のいろいろなことを教えてくれるので、マウイ島に着いたら早めに参加するといいです
その日の気温や込み具合によって外に出る場所を考えてくれたり、美しい撮影スポットに連れて行ってくれて、素敵な写真をたくさん撮っていただけるし、
美味しいお弁当、暖かいお茶、椅子に座って毛布を掛けて観る星空、心に染みるお話などなど、予想どおり最高の経験でした

今度は新月の頃にまた参加したいです

Since it was my first time on the Big Island, I definitely wanted to visit Mauna Kea. There had been a period when access to the summit was not allowed, and it had been closed for three consecutive days due to bad weather, but fortunately, I was able to reach the summit that day. They stopped along the way to take photos for us, and even at the summit, they took pictures despite the strong winds, providing excellent service.

As for stargazing, although there were fewer stars because the previous night was a full moon, there were still plenty to see, and I was thrilled to witness the moonrise and a mysterious comet. On the way back, I even caught a glimpse of a moonbow.

It was a long tour, but I was very satisfied with the experience.

初めてのハワイ島だったので、必ず行きたいと思っていたマウナケア。ずっと山頂には行けない時期があり、さらに3日連続で天候不良で閉山していたとのことでしたが、運良くこの日は山頂まで行くことが出来ました。途中下車して写真を撮ってくださったり、山頂でも強風のなか写真を撮ってくださり、至れり尽くせりでした。
星空観測も前日が満月だったこともあり、星は少ないとのことでしたが十分な量で、ムーンライズや不思議な彗星も見れたので、感動の連続でした。
帰る途中にはムーンボウ(月による虹)も僅かに見えました。
長時間でしたがとても満足の出来るツアーでした。

Most of the participants seemed to be foreigners, with only two Japanese people. Throughout the tour, there is narration, but it's all in English, so those who understand it will likely enjoy it more. Light snacks are available on board, including pretzels, fruits, and coffee. Alcohol can also be ordered separately.

At first, a few dolphins appeared, followed by whales about three times. It lasted around five minutes. Just when I was about to give up because they weren't showing up, I was moved when I saw the dorsal fin. It was the moment when everyone's wishes were fulfilled.

From what I heard around me, it seems that dolphins are seen more frequently in places like Oahu and Okinawa, so I think this tour is more suitable for those who are looking for a cruise experience rather than just whale watching. Although it was a large ship, there was quite a bit of rocking, so I recommend that those who are sensitive to motion sickness prepare some medication.

ほとんどの参加者が外国の方のようでした。日本人は別に2人ほど。
ツアー中、ずっとナレーションが入りますが全て英語のため、分かる方はより楽しめると思います。
船内では軽食が食べられます。ブレッツェルなどのお菓子、フルーツ、コーヒーなど。お酒も別途注文できます。

最初にイルカが数頭出てきて、
そのあとくじらが3回ほど。時間にすると5分程でしょうか。
なかなか出てこず、諦めかけた矢先でしたので、背ビレが見えた時は感動ものでした。皆の願いが届いた瞬間でした。

周囲の話を聞いていると、オアフ島や沖縄ではもっと頻度良く見られるとのことで、ホエールウォッチング以上に、クルーズを目的にされる方に適しているツアーだと思いました。
また大きい船でしたが、揺れが結構大きかったので、弱い方は酔い止めをご準備された方が良いと思います。

I was torn between choosing the sunset or the sunrise, and I decided on this tour with a Japanese guide. This was a great decision.

On the way to Haleakalā, we enjoyed various stories about Maui and were introduced to affordable and rare souvenirs, making the journey to the summit fly by without a dull moment.

Once we reached the summit, the seamless explanations continued, and we efficiently took photos in groups without missing the magic hour shutter opportunities.

During the stargazing, we were provided with chairs, gloves, blankets, and warm barley tea, which was greatly appreciated. It was amazing to clearly observe the lunar surface through a high-powered telescope!

Compared to a similar tour I participated in on the Big Island, the level of excitement was completely different. Listening to the guide, Mr. Yamauchi, share his heartfelt stories while gazing at the stars was a touching experience I hadn't had in a while. I hope this tour continues for as long as possible.

夕日にしようか、朝日にしようか迷い、日本語ガイドの当ツアーを選択。
これは大正解でした。
ハレアカラ到着までのマウイ島にまつわる四方山話、安価でレアなお土産の
紹介などもあり、飽きる事なくあっという間に山頂へ。
山頂へ着いてからもよどみない説明の合間に、マジック・アワーのシャッター
チャンスを逃すことなく参加グループ毎に手際よく写真撮影をしていただきました。
星空観測では椅子、手袋、毛布、そして温かい麦茶の提供、有難かったです。
高倍率の天体望遠鏡を通して、月面もはっきりと観測できるとは！
以前ハワイ島で同様のツアーに参加した時と比較すると、感動度合は全く異なりなした。星を眺めながらのガイド山内さんのお話も、久しぶりに聞いた心に染みる良いお話でした。これからも出来る限り、このツアーを続けて頂きたいです。

I had a wonderful time and highly recommend it.
The access to the summit may vary depending on the weather on the day, but we were lucky enough to reach the top and enjoy both the sunset and stargazing.
The sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea was particularly stunning, with a beautiful sunset appearing through a break in the clouds, reflecting off the surrounding clouds, creating a very magical scene.
My mother, who joined me, was also very happy, and I am grateful to have been able to show my appreciation to her.
Next time, I would like to visit again around the new moon.

大変楽しませていただきました。おすすめします。
最後は当日の天候によって山頂へのアクセスなどが変わってきますが、我々は運よく山頂までいくことができ、サンセットと星空鑑賞の双方を満喫することができました。
特にマウナケア山頂でのサンセットは、雲の切れ目から美しい夕陽が出現して、周りの雲に反射し、とても幻想的な光景でした。
一緒に参加した母親もとても喜んでおり、親孝行ができたと感謝しております。
次回は、新月の頃に再度お伺いしたいと思います。