Hawaii
I took medication in advance, but I ended up getting seasick and feeding the fish a lot. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the dolphins played with us, and I was satisfied to swim with them. Those who are used to the sea were diving and swimming together. For those who are not good at swimming, it might be a little scary at first, but there were two staff members supporting the six participants, so it was okay.
事前に薬を飲んだのですが、船酔いしてお魚にたくさんエサをあげてしまいました。。しかし、期待以上にイルカが一緒に遊んでくれて、イルカと泳げて満足です。海に慣れている方は潜って一緒に泳いでいました。泳ぎが得意でない方は、はじめ少し怖いかもしれませんが、参加者6人に対してスタッフが2名でサポートしてくれるので大丈夫でした。
It was difficult to catch up because the dolphins swam so fast, but when I stopped, they would come towards me instead... I could also hear the dolphins making their "quee-quee" sounds.
I was so focused on swimming with the dolphins that I completely forgot I was in the ocean, and I panicked a bit when it was time to get in. However, thanks to the wetsuit, I was able to float, so it wasn't a problem even though I'm not a very strong swimmer.
I discovered a stingray, and I was able to go snorkeling there too!
The boat ride to the spot was fast, and that alone was fun. The wind felt great~♪
I had a valuable experience! Thank you, Nawata-san!
泳ぎが速くて、追いつこうと泳ぐのが大変でしたが、
止まっていると、逆に向こうから向かってきてくれたり・・・
「キューキュー」とイルカの鳴声も聞くことができました。
イルカと泳げる事に頭がいっぱいで、「海」で泳ぐ事が頭になく、いざ海に入るという時慌ててしまいました。でもウェットスーツのおかげで浮いていられるので、泳ぎがそれ程得意でない私でも問題なかったです。
エイを発見して、そこでもシュノーヶリングすることもできました!
ポイントに行くまでのボートもスピードが出て、それだけでも楽しかったです。風が気持ち良かった~♪
貴重な経験が出来ました!縄田さん、お世話になりました!
When I came to the Big Island, I had decided to go for a dolphin swim, so I was really looking forward to it!
First, I was super excited to encounter a manta ray! Seeing it swim slowly underwater and looking at it head-on was truly impressive!
When the captain said, "Dolphins!" and pointed in that direction, dolphins jumped! I waited eagerly for the boat to stop… and then we went into the water! As I swam towards the sound of the dolphins, the underwater scene became so joyful when I spotted them! Everyone was swimming happily! I was lucky to see a mother dolphin with her baby too!
Even friends who were new to dolphin swimming enjoyed it a lot, thanks to our guide, Mr. Nawata, who taught us everything. Thank you!!
After getting off the boat, they took us to a beautiful white sand beach and recommended a delicious lunch spot. It was truly a fun experience.
If I come back to the Big Island, I definitely want to join this tour again.
Mr. Nawata, I look forward to it!
ハワイ島に来たらドルフィンスイムと決めていたので、
すっごく楽しみにしてました~♪
まず最初マンタに出会えて大興奮でした~!!
海の中ゆっくり泳ぐ姿と、真正面から見るマンタは
大迫力っ!
船長が「ドルフィーン!」と言う方向を見ると
イルカがジャンプ~!
ワクワクしながらボートが停泊するのを待ち…
海の中へ!
イルカの声が聞こえてくる方向へ泳ぎ、
イルカが見えてくると海の中がハッピーに~♪
皆、嬉しそうに泳いでるんですよ~♪
子連れのイルカもいてラッキーでした!
ドルフィンスイムが初めてのお友達も
ガイドの縄田さんが教えてくれたので、
とっても楽しめたそうです
ありがとうございます!!
ボートを降りた後も、
すっごい素敵な白砂ビーチに連れて行ってくれたり
美味しいランチの店を教えてくれたり
本当に楽しかったです。
またハワイ島に来たらぜひこのツアーに
参加したいです。
縄田さんその時はよろしくおねがいしま~す!
On October 18, my husband and I participated in the tour.
Mr. Nawata picked us up at the hotel, and before boarding the boat, we fitted our fins and wet suits in case it got cold, and then we set sail!!
The boat felt more like a banana boat, allowing us to enjoy it safely while straddling the edge. I usually get seasick, but it was so much fun like a banana boat that I didn't feel sick at all. Before we set off, the captain, who resembled George Clooney and spoke Japanese well, gave us ginger candy for motion sickness. It was delicious.
About 15 minutes after departure, we quickly spotted a pod of dolphins!! We went ahead to where the dolphins were likely to be, and each of us was given a floatation stick. Mr. Nawata and two local young men joined us in the water, which made us feel safe.
We were lucky that day, as we encountered countless dolphins during all four entries!! My husband was satisfied swimming alongside the pod of dolphins. When I stayed still, a group of dolphins swam straight towards me, and I almost bumped into one. I could also hear the dolphins' squeaks!! There were baby dolphins too, and they were very cute.
Finally, we were taken to a spot where mantas were present, and we were fortunate to see a large one that day!!
We heard from other boats that there were whales, so we waited at that point for about 15 minutes, but they didn't come up to the surface. It seems that whales usually don't arrive in Hawaii until October, but this year, some have come early. They say that in January, you can see them almost every day, so I plan to try again in January!!
Since we were the only Japanese couple on this tour, Mr. Nawata guided us closely, and it was a very satisfying experience. On the way back, he also recommended restaurants and beaches that weren't listed in the guidebook. We actually visited as many as we could within our time☆ All of them were wonderful!!
Thanks to this experience, we made great memories. Thank you very much. I plan to participate again when I come back to the Big Island!!
10月18日に夫婦で参加しました。
縄田さんにホテルまで迎えに来て頂き、ボートに乗る前に足ヒレと寒かった場合のウェットスーツのサイズ合わせをし、いざ出港!!
船はボートといった感じで縁にまたがって安全なバナナボートのように楽しめます。私は船酔いしやすいのですが、バナナボートのようで楽しくて、全く酔いませんでした。一応、出港前にジョージクルーニー似の日本語が上手な船長さんが酔い止めのジンジャーキャンディーをくれます。美味しかったです。
出港15分ぐらいで、早くもイルカの群れを発見!!イルカが来るだろうところに先回りして、ボートの縁から海へ☆浮くための棒も一人1本くれますし、縄田さんと現地の若い男の子2人、合計三人が一緒に海に入ってくれるので安心です。
この日は運が良く、4回のエントリーすべて、数えきれないほどのイルカさんに会うことができました!!夫はイルカの群れと並んで泳いで満足そうでした。私は動かずにいたらイルカの群れがまっすぐ向かってきて、イルカと顔があたりそうでした。キューキューというイルカの鳴き声も聞くことができました!!子供イルカもいて、とても可愛らしかったです。
最後にマンタがいるところにも連れて行って頂き、マンタも運良くこの日は1匹大きなのがいました!!
クジラがいると他の船から連絡があったそうで、そのポイントで15分ぐらい待機しましたが、海面に上がってきませんでした。クジラは例年10月にはまだハワイには来ていないそうで、今年は来るのが早く数匹もう来てるそうです。1月には毎日のように見れるらしいので、次回は1月にトライしようと思います!!
今回は日本人が私たち夫婦だけだったこともあり、付きっきりで縄田さんにガイドして頂き、大満足のツアーでした。
また帰りの車ではレストランや、ビーチなどガイドブックには載っていないお勧めのところを教えて下さいました。実際に時間の許す限り行って来ました☆どこもすばらしく良かったです!!
おかげ様でとても良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。またハワイ島に来るときに参加しようと思います!!
I participated with a female friend in September. It was my first time on the Big Island, and I wanted to do more than just relax on the hotel beach, so I was drawn in by the phrase about swimming with dolphins and signed up.
The weather was fantastic on the day of the tour, and we were picked up at the hotel and driven to the harbor. The harbor was small, but there were no procedures to go through, just a quick fitting for the fin size and we were off!!
The Sea Wolf, a large rubber boat, allowed us to straddle the sides, and being close to the water while feeling the wind was really pleasant!!
Then we met the dolphins. I was so excited watching the dolphins jumping in the water that I couldn't wait to get in. The dolphins were really close, almost touchable (though it seemed like we weren't supposed to touch them). It truly felt like swimming with dolphins (^ - ^)/
After that, we dove a few times while chasing a pod of dolphins, and we even got to see a manta ray! Swimming slowly with the manta was so soothing.
On the way back, we stopped at a beach recommended by our guide, Mr. Nawata, and it was such a beautiful beach. We took lots of pictures. I wished we could have stayed a bit longer to relax on that beach.
It was a very satisfying tour, having encountered both dolphins and manta rays. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Big Island and looking for ocean activities!☆
9月に女友達と参加しました。
ハワイ島は初めてだったのですが、ホテルのビーチだけではなくシュノーケリングもしたいなあと思い、イルカと一緒に泳げるというフレーズにつられて申し込みました。
当日はお天気もとってもよく、ホテルでピックアップして頂き、ドライブしながら港へ。港はこじんまりしてましたが、何の手続きもいらずフィンのサイズだけあわせてしゅっぱーつ!!
大きいゴムボートのようなシーウルフ号はサイドにまたがって乗ることができ、海面に近く、風もうけながらとっても気持ち良かったです!!
そしてイルカとご対面。海上をはねるイルカをみて興奮冷めやらぬまま海へ。本当にイルカは近くてさわれそうでした。(さわってはだめみたいでしたが)なるほど~確かにイルカと一緒に泳ぐって感じでしたよ(^-^)/
その後何回かイルカの群れを追いかけながらダイブして、なんとマンタもみれちゃいました!ゆっくり泳ぐマンタに癒やされました~。
帰りにはガイドの縄田さんおすすめのビーチによって頂いたのですが、ほんっとにきれいなビーチでした。写真もいっぱい撮ってもらいました。もう少し滞在できたら、そのビーチでのんびりしたかったな~
イルカにもマンタにも出会えて大満足なツアーでした。ハワイ島にいかれて海でアクティビティをという方にはオススメです☆
I participated in this tour on September 28th. My impression can be summed up in one word: "I'm really glad I joined!"
First, they picked us up at the hotel in the morning, and then it was off to the port! Thanks to the friendly captain and the little boys who assisted, we moved to several points where we could see dolphins, and then we dove in! Underwater, I could hear the cute sounds of the dolphins and found myself chasing after them in excitement. Unfortunately, the day we participated was a bit cloudy, so it was a little chilly, and we couldn't see the sparkling light in the water, but I was still very satisfied with how many dolphins we got to see.
On our way back to the port, we saw a large sea turtle swimming on the surface, and we even encountered a 4-meter-long tiger shark (of course, from the safety of the boat).
After that, although it wasn't included in the tour, our guide, Mr. Nawata, kindly took us to what he recommended as the most beautiful beach on the Big Island.
It was incredibly beautiful. During our trip, we visited beaches at hotels on the Big Island and also on Oahu, but none of the other beaches compared. It's a beach I truly want to visit again.
From the dolphin experience to the personality of our guide, both my husband and I were extremely satisfied with the tour. If we have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I would love for Mr. Nawata to guide us.
Thank you for providing such a valuable experience!☆
9/28にこのツアーに参加させてもらいました。
感想は、ただ一言「参加して本当によかった!」です。
まず、朝ホテルまでピックアップに来ていただき、その後港へGO!
気さくな船長や助手(~)の小さな男の子たちのお陰でイルカのいるポイントへ何度も移動してくれ、そしてダイブ!
海の中ではイルカのかわいい鳴き声がたくさん聞こえ、夢中でイルカを追いかけてしまいました。
残念ながら私たちが参加した日は曇りがちな日だったため、ちょっと寒く、また海の中も光のキラキラしたものは見れなかったのですが、それでもイルカをたくさん見ることができて大満足です。
帰港する際には海面を泳ぐ大きなウミガメをみたり、なんと、4メートルはあるタイガーシャークにまで出会うことができました。(もちろん、船の上から)
その後、ツアーには含まれていないのですが、ガイドの縄田さんのサービスで縄田さんお勧めのハワイ島一キレイなビーチに連れていってくれました。
めちゃくちゃキレイでした。
旅行中、ハワイ島のホテルのビーチやオアフでもビーチに行きましたが、他のビーチはキレイと思えなくなってしまうくらい。心から、もう一度行きたいビーチです。
イルカの体験から、ガイドさんの人柄まで、夫も私も本当に大満足のツアーでした。
またハワイ島に行くことがありましたら縄田さん(ガイドさん)に案内していただきたいです。
貴重な経験をさせていただきありがとうございました☆
When the guide is different, the experience and impressions also change. I was able to truly feel that with a wonderful guide.
During this trip to Hawaii, which lasted eight nights, we signed up for many tours. Each had its own merits, but my husband and I often reflected, "We wish we could have asked Mr. Nawata (the guide for this tour) for all the tours."
He is truly knowledgeable about Hawaii and shares various stories with great enthusiasm. Additionally, he is very reliable; just by following Mr. Nawata in the water, we felt assured that we would definitely see dolphins! If we have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to ask Mr. Nawata for his guidance. (Mr. Nawata is knowledgeable not only about the sea but also about the land and mountains—he really knows everything!)
You can really see dolphins right in front of you. While we couldn't swim at the same speed as them, it seems that depending on the dolphins' condition and mood, it might be possible. I, who easily gets seasick, was able to enjoy myself without feeling nauseous. Thank you so much! I look forward to working with you again!!
ガイドが違うと、体験感想も変わってくる。
それを心底実感することができた素晴らしいガイドさんでした。
今回、8泊のハワイ旅行で、多くのツアーを申し込みました。
それぞれに良さはありましたが
主人ともども、しみじみと
「全部のツアーを縄田さん(このツアーのガイドさんです)にお願いしたかったね」
とよく話したものでした。
本当にハワイについて詳しく、熱意を持って色んなお話をして下さいます。
また、非常に頼りがいがあり、海の中で縄田さんの姿を追っていれば
かならずイルカに会える!と安心感がありました!
またハワイに行く機会がありましたら、是非縄田さんにお願いしたいと思っています。
(縄田さんは、海だけでなく陸も山も、本当になんでもお詳しいんです!)
イルカは本当に目の前で見ることができます。
一緒に泳ぐ、というほどの速度で泳ぐ事は出来ませんでしたが
イルカの体調や気分によってはそれも可能なようです。
船酔いしやすい私も酔う事なく、楽しむ事ができました。
本当にありがとうございます!
またよろしくお願いします!!
On September 25th, I participated in this tour for the first time with a female friend. First, the guide picked us up at the hotel. Since we were the only participants, we had the guide all to ourselves, and after the pickup, we went straight to the port. The guide was Mr. Nawa, who was born in Hakata. He was very friendly and, thanks to his proactive advice, we were able to enjoy the tour from start to finish without any confusion, even though it was our first time.
After arriving at the port, we put on wetsuits over our swimsuits and boarded a rubber boat with other groups. I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medicine beforehand, but I think due to the weather, I was completely fine. Sitting on the rubber boat felt like being on a banana boat, and I forgot about feeling seasick and had a great time. The captain and the crew were very friendly, which helped us relax.
We had three opportunities to watch dolphins. The boat anchored at a point where the dolphins were gathered, and everyone quickly put on their snorkels and fins and jumped into the sea. Even those who aren't confident swimmers will be fine! There are floats available. Once in the water, we all swam towards the dolphins based on the guide's instructions. You can get as close as you want to the dolphins as long as you don't touch them. I swam to my heart's content.
Perhaps it was because of the enthusiasm of everyone participating, but the dolphins swam so close that it felt like we could reach out and touch them, and some dolphins played with us in the same spot for a long time. Underwater, we could hear the cute sounds of the dolphins, and it was truly an experience beyond our expectations. On the way back, we stopped at a beautiful beach that I had never seen before, which was amazing.
The guide also took pictures of us swimming with the dolphins and sent them to us as a keepsake. It was truly a well-organized experience. I think everyone should definitely participate! There were couples and groups among the participants. Although there were no children, everyone had a great time, and I felt it was a highly emotional tour. So, everyone, let's give it a try!
9/25、女友達と初めてこのツアーに参加しました。
まず、ガイドさんがホテルまでピックアップしてくれます。
私達は偶々参加者が私達だけだったこともあり、ガイドさんも一人占めでしたし、ピックアップ後は、港へ直行でした。
ガイドさんは、博多生まれの縄田さん。
気さくに話しかけていただき、また、先を読んだアドバイスのおかげで、初参加でしたが、戸惑うことなくツアーの最初から最後まで存分に楽しめました。
港に到着後は、ウエットスーツを水着の上から着用し、他の団体と一緒にゴムボートに乗り込みました。
私は乗り物酔いが酷いので事前に酔い止めを飲んでいましたが、天候の加減もあるかとは思いますが、全然大丈夫でした。
ゴムボート部分にまたがるとバナナボートみたいで、酔うことも忘れて楽しかったですよ。船長さんも、ボーイズ達も、とってもフレンドリーでしたし、リラックス出来ました。
イルカ鑑賞は三回。
イルカが集まってるポイントへ船をつけてもらい、皆一斉にシュノーケルとフィン付けて海に飛び込みます。
泳ぎに自信がない人も大丈夫!浮きも有りますから。
海に飛び込むと、ガイドさんの声を参考に、イルカの泳いでる場所に向かって一斉に泳ぎます。
イルカには触れなければどれだけでも近づけます。
私も思う存分泳ぎました。
今回参加した皆さんの熱い気持ちが通じたのでしょう、イルカは手が届きそうなくらい近くに、沢山泳いでいて、同じ場所で長い時間遊んでいってくれるイルカ達もいました。
海の中では、イルカの可愛い鳴き声も聞こえますし、本当に期待以上の体験が出来ました。
帰りには、今までに見たこともないような美しいビーチにも立ち寄っていただき、最高でした。
ガイドさんは、イルカと泳いでいる写真もとって下さり、記念に送っていただきました。本当に至れり尽くせりでした。
皆さん、参加する価値めちゃめちゃあると思いますよ!!
参加者はカップルもグループも色々。お子さんはいなかったけど、参加者は皆大いに楽しめ、感動度の高いツアーと思いました。
皆さん、レッツチャレンジですよ!
I participated in the experience campaign on September 21.
We departed from Honokohau Marina in the Kona area on a very large rubber boat called Sea Wolf.
*Unrelated, but the captain of the Sea Wolf was quite big and muscular, yet he spoke in a high-pitched and cute voice with broken Japanese, which was a bit amusing due to the contrast.
While some may have preferences regarding rubber boats, unlike regular boats, we could all enter the water simultaneously from the side of the boat instead of waiting to enter from the back. This meant that even if dolphins appeared, the chances of missing them due to waiting in line were low, which I personally found very good.
The dolphin point itself is close to the marina, but for those who are prone to seasickness, it's safer to take motion sickness medication beforehand.
Additionally, you can choose from life jackets or floatation devices, so even non-swimmers and children can feel safe. Conversely, for those who can swim, not having a life jacket (especially) allows for more freedom in the water. By the way, I was allowed to swim freely without a wetsuit, life jacket, or floatation device.
Shortly after leaving the harbor, I was surprised at how easily we encountered a pod of about seven dolphins. During the first entry, we were able to see two groups of seven dolphins each.
On the way to explore the dolphins, there seemed to be a manta ray point nearby, and during the second entry, we were able to encounter three manta rays at that point.
The mantas were swimming around that area, and the water depth was about 10 meters, so we could see the mantas from above with plenty of excitement, and for those who could dive, they could see the mantas quite closely.
I was thrilled to see a manta ray swimming with its mouth open to eat plankton for the first time from the front, and I could even see the stripes inside its mouth.
Soon after, during the third entry, perhaps due to luck, the dolphins swam around for a very long time, and at times, I was able to swim with them at a distance of about 50 cm, and they jumped right in front of me, providing quite a show.
体験談キャンペーン実施中だったこともあり、
9月21日に参加してきました。
コナ地区のホノコハウマリーナから、
非常に大きいゴムボート(?)シーウルフ(海狼)号で出発しました。
※関係ないですが、シーウルフ号の船長はかなり体格がよくごつい感じですが、
体の割りにかなり高くてかわいい声で片言の日本語で気さくに話してくれ、
そのギャップがちょっとウケます。
ゴムボート的な船は好き嫌いはあるかもしれませんが
通常のボートと違い後方から海へエントリーするのではなく、
ボートのサイドからみな同時にエントリーできたので、
イルカが現れてもエントリー順番待ちにより
イルカを見逃す可能性が少なくて個人的には非常によかったです。
なお、イルカのポイント自体は、マリーナから近いですが、
酔いやすい人は酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が安全です。
また、浮くための道具としては、ライフジャケットや、浮き棒を選べるので、
泳げない人や子供でも安心です。
逆に泳げる人は、(特にライフジャケットは)ない方が自由に泳げて
よいと思います。
ちなみに、私はウェットスーツも、ライフジャケットも浮き棒もなしで
自由に泳がさせてもらいました。
港を出て早々、こんなにも簡単に見つかるものかと
イルカ7匹ぐらいの群れに遭遇し、
1回目のエントリー時は、
イルカ7匹×2(別グループ)を見ることができました。
イルカ探索の道中、近くにマンタポイントもあったようで、
2回目のエントリー時は、
マンタポイントでマンタ3枚にも遭遇することができました。
マンタはそのポイント界隈を回遊しており、
水深はだいたい10メートルないぐらいなので、
上からでも十分な迫力でマンタを見ることができますし、
潜れる人であればかなり近くでマンタを見ることができました。
マンタがプランクトンを食べようと口を空けながら泳ぐ姿を
初めて真正面から見ることができ、さらに口の中の縞々も見ることができて
大興奮でした。
ほどなくして3回目のエントリー時、
運もよかったのか、今回のイルカは非常に長い時間周辺を泳いでくれて
近いときは50cmくらいの距離でイルカと一緒に泳ぐことができたり、
ほんと目の前でジャンプしてくれたりとかなりサービス
We had a fantastic tour and was even lucky enough to see lots of Dolphins along the way!! Being on the boat was a fun experience (not recommended if you get sea sick as the waves can get very big which makes for a bumpy but fun ride!) and the views of The Na Pali were amazing. Great crew too which made the trip more enjoyable - lots of interesting stories and very welcoming! The food was well prepared and had a good variety too - very tasty! We would highly recommend this tour!
We couldn't be happier to hear it! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Mahalo and Aloha
From the start to the end, great trip. The staff was unbelievable. They helped in all factors of the trip. From getting drinks, to helping people on board, to holding the buckets of the poor souls that had to much excitement. We will be back with the whole family. Thanks again for getting the double rainbow on the way back in.
We couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed saying yes to adventure and look forward to your next visit! Mahalo and Aloha
Very enjoyable trip and beautiful scenary
It was our pleasure to have you aboard and we couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us! Mahalo and Aloha
After helicoptering over it the day before, my lady and I weren't sure seeing the Na Pali coastline from below by boat would be worth the time and money. Boy, were we glad we took the chance! The two experiences were totally different. The sunset dinner cruise on the Holoholo catamaran was up close and personal. We recommend it highly.
It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for taking the time to share your wonderful review! Mahalo and Aloha
We had a great time on the boat. Rocket and David were very nice. I snorkeled and David helped out the crew. Our friends had fun too. Hopefully we can see you in Hawaii. Aloha!
We just had to write you and express our thanks for our wonderful day trip to Lanai with you this past June. The pod of spinner dolphins that we saw were spectacular - so graceful and we got to see them up close and personal. We couldn't believe how much they like to jump...we got some GREAT pictures. Thanks again!
My husband and I loved this sunset sail. The food was absolutely scrumptious and the views of the cliffs of Na Pali, the dark ocean and the orange and purple sky were just amazing and priceless. Thank you for adding so much to our vacation!
We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
This was a very time. The guides were a little stiff at first but loosened up enough for all to enjoy it. The sights were fantasitc as was the snorkling. We saw 2 species of dolphins and many whales. The snorkling was great. The raft has a toliet so that too was a plus.
This is the second time for my wife and I. This year we brought our 14 year old son with us. We were lucky enough to see a mother whale and her calf along with plenty of dolphins, turtles, and colorful fish. The staff was very friendly and took very good care of us. I would highly recommend this activity to any party looking for fun and adventure. We will rebook this activity on our next trip to Maui.
We had a good time ...... especially the ride home. Was a cloudy/cool day but we made the best of it.
Cheers
Ive been on this twice already!! Went with some buddies and we didn't realize that we were going to another island, the first time. Lanai is so beautiful with lots of reef fishes and the bluest water I have ever seen. Oh and we also saw some whales, the second time. Everyone on the crew is super awesome and really took care of us. Will be seeing you guys again ... hopefully sooner than later. lol.
I and My husband often visit Hawaii, but never came to Kauai.
So, for the 5th Anniversary Trip, we decided to see the Na Pail, which our friends visit Last year and recommended to us.
The Crew members were great! We were the only Japanese couple on the Boat, but they tried to understand our poor English, explain the history of Kauai, and they even sang us a Hawaiian Song after they found out this is our 5th Anniversary Trip..
Off course, the view was incredibly beautiful.
I strongly recommend this Activity for my Friend!!
Thank you Sooo much!
We are glad to have had you aboard and are smiling reading over your review! Thank you for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what you thought about your time on the water! Mahalo and Aloha
This was an awesome cruise. The captain gave us a great narrative of Na-Pali as we cruised and enjoyed the beautiful sights. The crew was very friendly and the service was excellent. As an added bonus we were able to spot quite a few whales which was an unexpected treat since it was the middle of April when most whales are on their way back to Alaska.
We had a perfect evening with minimal clouds which ended the cruise with a beauitful sunset. We also saw a dolphin as we were making our way back to the dock.
Aaron, one of the crew members also gave us alot of history on Kauai. I highly recommend this cruise!
Thanks Holo Holo Captain and crew for making our cruise such an unforgetable experience.
We are so glad to have had you aboard and are beaming reading how much you enjoyed your adventure! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know what you thought of the experience! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
I was one of the unlucky guests who experienced sea sickness. Looking back I think I could have avoided this unfortunate condition if I had consumed more water before and during the tour. I think a motion sickness medicine would have been good for me as well. I haven't had a lot of experience with boat tours, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I will next time. Even though I was sick during half of this tour I would still recommend it. The captain and crew were awesome! They were very attentive and provided a lot of information about the Na Pali coast, which is remote and beautiful. They went out of there way to make sure everyone had what they needed to have a great time. Actually, the next time I'm in Kauai I would try this tour again with the precautions I mentioned earlier. I would highly recommend this tour.
It was a pleasure to have you aboard and we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed it and how well taken care of and informed you were. Thank you again for joining us! Mahalo and Aloha
This was an excellent adventure. A little more about the type of "cruise" would have been helpful on the internet and booking information.
It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed our staff, and all that you experienced out on the water! Thank you so much for joining us and for your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha
The captain and his crew were great. They did everything to ensure that we had a pleasurable time. The Na pali coast is incredible. Trip was good for all ages. The water can be rough, so beware if you are prone to seasickness. Only problem was hawaii activities gave us the wrong checkin time. We sat around for 1/2 hour waiting for the checkin. Also the cruise ended alot later then
we had anticipated. But in the big scheme of things , no big deal.
We are beaming reading over your review! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your oh-so-awesome review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us from beginning to end and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha