Reviewed by: Shirley Lewis
I was greeted warmly by a lovely lady and taken to a shuttle bus. The driver told me about the island as we drove to Mauna Lani Hotel. It was as very good Introduction to your ethereal Hawaii Island.
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel - Shared Service |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Shirley Lewis
The driver had the bus ready for us when i came down from my room at 7am. He loaded our luggage and we were off. the volcanic plain of dark rough rocks stretched either side of the road as we drove to the airport, the volcanoes themselves overlooking the terrain from their distance. My two friends and I felt the power of the land on this farewell journey at the end of our wonderful time at Kohala Coast, Hawaii island. Veltra is a dependable company. Three times I have travelled with Veltra. Each time has been perfect
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| Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Belle
The location was beautiful at Captain Cook. I enjoyed the kayaking. However, I was not too impressed with the tour guide. My daughter and I were the only people on the tour. The female tour guide lacked in friendliness and almost seemed irritated at the beginning and the end of the tour. She also complained a lot about men and her personal life.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Gloria
Good food, great entertainment, weather was perfect. We all had a great time.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/05 |
Reviewed by: KYN
I decided to join the tour at the last minute, and it was an incredibly satisfying experience. The sea of clouds and sunset from near the summit, along with the starry sky, were breathtaking. We even got to see shooting stars. The natural beauty was, of course, stunning, but what really stood out was our guide, Macchan (Matsuzaki), with his cheerful personality and attentiveness. Additionally, the warm, separate-type winter clothing, gloves, hat, delicious bento, tasty miso soup, and the sweet cookies with tea provided were all top-notch, which I believe is thanks to Masashi Nature School.
Overall, I highly recommend it!
急遽参加申し込みを決めたのですが、大満足なツアーでした。頂上付近から見る雲海と夕日、満天の星空。流星まで見られました。自然が美しかったのはもちろんですが、ガイドを務めてくれた、まっちゃん(まつざきさん)の明るい人柄と気配りがとてもよかったです。また、上下セパレートタイプの暖かい防寒着、手袋、帽子、お弁当と美味しいお味噌汁、おやつに出してくれた紅茶に甘いクッキーなど、いたれりつくせりで、それは、マサシネイチャースクールだからだと思います。
とにかく、オススメです‼︎
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/11 |
Reviewed by: kklady3
Checking in, having our picture taken, getting into and out of the submarine was so easy. The staff was great and very knowledgeable. Can't wait to do it again. We every saw a shark. Very cool.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Funtraveler
Our flight to Kona was cancelled , and we ended up coming in much later on a different flight. We made one phone call to Roberts & they took care of everything . They picked us up right when we got there and helped us locate our luggage . Great experience.
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| Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/20 |
Reviewed by: さとう
I went on the night of the day I arrived in Hawaii Island after transferring from Kansai to Tokyo.
I was tired from the long journey and couldn't fight off my sleepiness, so I regretfully had to give up halfway through and couldn't see it until the end (>_<). It was disappointing (>_<).
However, the performances by the dancers and the band were wonderful and great (^_^).
The whole roasted pig was also amazing.
If the food had been a bit more substantial, it would have been even better, so I gave this rating.
関西から東京乗り継ぎ、オアフ→ハワイ島に到着した日の夜に行きました。
長旅で疲れてしまって、眠気に勝てず途中で断念、失礼ながら最後まで見られず(>_<)残念でした(>_<)
でも、ダンサー、バンドの方のパフォーマンスも素晴らしくて良かったです(^_^)
豚の丸焼きもすごかったです。
食事がもう少し充実していれば尚良かったので、この評価にさせていただきました。
Dear Mr. Sato,
Thank you for attending the luau show despite your travel fatigue. The beach where the king enters is always calm, and it is a place where everyone enjoys themselves even before the show starts.
Please do come back and visit us again at your leisure.
Thank you for your feedback on the meal.
さとう様
旅のお疲れの中でのルアウショー。ありがとうございます。王が入ってくるビーチもいつも穏やかでショーの前から
みなさん楽しんでいただいている場所でもございます。
また是非ゆっくりとお越しください。
お食事のご意見ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/04 |
Reviewed by: とんとん
We gathered at the meeting point in the evening! The location provided after checking into the hotel was a bit unclear, and I ended up being slightly late. However, when I contacted the tour company, they responded kindly.
Upon arriving at the meeting point, I met the staff and other participants of the tour for the first time. There were not only Japanese people but also participants from overseas, and we chatted as we set off on the boat. I was excited to hear from the staff that if we spotted a manta ray for the first time and took a picture, we could name it!
Surprisingly, as we moved quickly, we witnessed a large sun setting over the ocean! While enjoying drinks, we gradually approached the sun as it sank into the sea, and we were able to take our time watching the sunset and capturing photos from the boat.
After it got dark, we all entered the water and encountered manta rays! I was able to swim closely with a large manta ray! I took pictures of the manta ray with my digital camera. On the way back, we enjoyed light snacks and had fun chatting with the staff and other participants, savoring the experience of the manta rays. It was a wonderful experience unique to the Big Island that I couldn't have in my daily life!!!
夕方に現地に集合!ホテルチェックイン後に連絡した際に教えてもらった集合場所がややわかりにくく、迷い集合時間を少し過ぎてしまいました。しかし、ツアー会社へ連絡すると、丁寧に対応していただきました。
現地へ集合すると、スタッフの方、一緒にツアーに行く人と初対面しました。日本人だけではなく、海外の方も参加しており、いろいろ話をしながら、船で出発しました。スタッフさんから、はじめてマンタを
見つけ写真を撮ると名前をつけることができるという話を聞きながらわくわくして向かいました!
意外にも早いスピードの中、進んで行くと、大きな太陽が海に沈むところ!ドリンクを飲みながら、徐々に海に近付いていく太陽、船の上でじっくり日の入を見て、写真を撮ったりすることができました。
その後は暗くなってから、みんなで海に入り、マンタと遭遇!大きいマンタとじっくり泳ぐことができました!持参したデシタルカメラで、マンタの
写真を撮ることができました。帰りは軽食をいただき、マンタの余韻を残しながらスタッフの方やツアーに参加してる他の方たちと楽しく話して帰りました。
日常ではできない、ハワイ島ならではの楽しい経験ができました!!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/01 |
Reviewed by: ゆぅちゃん
On October 12th, I went on an adventure aboard the Captain Zodiac. The weather was incredibly nice, hot, and the sun was strong, but as a result, the sea and sky were beautifully clear and blue. Aside from us, there were two couples of foreign tourists, and everyone was friendly, creating a cheerful atmosphere from the moment we set off.
First, we headed out to sea at an amazing speed that made me feel like we might be blown away. Suddenly, we stopped in the middle of the deep blue sea, and the captain said, "Everyone, feel free to jump into the water," as he lowered the ladder. Everyone joyfully jumped into the sea. My husband dove in headfirst. I was a bit taken aback and stayed on the boat. Soon everyone returned, but when the captain asked, "Is there anyone who has any regrets?" one man pointed at me and joked, "She hasn't gone into the water!" I laughed and said, "Oh, I'm a little scared!" and everyone laughed along with me.
After that, we went snorkeling at the Captain Cook monument. The water was very clear, and we were able to see so many fish. Right nearby, there were many wild dolphins swimming, coming close to the boat, suddenly jumping, and swimming at incredible speeds; they were so cute. On the boat, we enjoyed sandwiches, fruits, and snacks while chatting happily, and we had a wonderful time. I thoroughly enjoyed the waters of Hawaii.
10月12日キャプテンソディアック号のアドベンチャーに行ってきました。天気は良すぎるくらいに良くて、暑くて日差しも強かったですが、その分海と空は真っ青に澄み切って綺麗でした。私達以外は外国人のご夫婦が2組でしたが、みなさん気さくで、出発した時から和気あいあいとした雰囲気でした。まずは吹っ飛ばされるのではと思うぐらいの物凄いスピードで沖に向かいました。そして突然どこまでも深く青い海のど真ん中で停止し、キャプテンが「みなさん好きなように海に入って下さい」と言って梯子を下ろしました。みんな喜んで海に飛び込んでいきます。主人も頭から飛び込みをしていました。私は少々面食らってしまい、船の上に留まっていました。すぐにみなさん戻って来ましたが、キャプテンが「みなさん思い残すことはない?」と質問すると、一人の男性が私を指さし「彼女が海に入っていない!」と冗談を言いました。私は「え~、ちょっと怖くって!」と言って笑ってごまかすと、みんなも一緒に笑っていました。その後はキャプテンクックの碑のところでシュノーケリングをしました。透明度が良く本当にたくさんの魚を見ることができました。すぐ近くでは野生のイルカたちがたくさん泳いでいて、船の近くまで寄ってきて突然ジャンプして見せたり、すごいスピードで泳いだりしてとてもかわいかったです。船上ではサンドイッチや果物、スナックなどを皆で楽しく話しながら食べて、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。ハワイの海を大満喫しました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/12 |
Reviewed by: たろいもちゃん
We participated in the morning tour as a couple. Three days before the tour, I made a reconfirmation call from the front desk of our hotel (King Kamehameha), but we struggled to communicate (neither of us speaks much English), so we had to ask a hotel staff member to assist us.
On the day of the tour, we took a taxi to the meeting point, which cost about $30 (including tip). After checking in, we received some instructions from the tour guide in front of the boat, but since there was no roof, it was very hot, and I was worried about getting sunburned.
It took about an hour to reach the snorkeling spot. During that time, we could help ourselves to breakfast items like muffins, croissants, and fruits. After that, the tour staff came around to lend us fins, so we communicated our shoe sizes (in US sizes).
When we arrived at the Captain Cook Monument, there was a brief explanation before we started snorkeling. I brought anti-fog solution for my snorkeling mask from Japan, but there was some available on the boat as well.
The water was more transparent than I had imagined, and I was thrilled. There were various fish, and we swam while holding hands. Before participating, I was concerned about the depth of the ocean, but perhaps because we were wearing flotation devices, I didn't feel scared even when we went deeper.
After about an hour of swimming, we had lunch when we heard a signal of "ding ding ding." I think we were able to snorkel for almost another hour after lunch. The return boat was quite rocky, so I was glad I took motion sickness medication.
We chose seats on the first floor, so we didn't have to worry about the sun on the way there, and the breeze felt nice, but on the way back, it was cold because we were wet. The women's restroom on the boat had a broken lock, but it was clean.
On the way back, we encountered a pod of wild dolphins, and the boat stopped for a while to let us see them. We even got to see the dolphins jump. I would love to participate again.
午前のツアーに夫婦で参加しました。
ツアー3日前に宿泊ホテル(キングカメハメハ)のフロントからリコンファームの電話をかけましたが、上手く会話ができず(二人ともほとんど英語が話せません)、途中でホテルの人にかわってもらい対応してもらいました。
当日はタクシーで集合場所へ向かいました。※30ドル(チップ込み)
チェックイン後、出航前に船の前でツアーの人から注意点等の説明をうけますが、屋根がない場所だったため、とても暑く日焼けが気になりました。
シュノーケリングスポットまでは約一時間。その間、マフィンやクロワッサン・フルーツなどの朝食がセルフで食べられます。そのあとフィンの貸し出しのためツアーの人たちがまわってきてくれますので、自分の足のサイズ(アメリカサイズ)を伝えます。
キャプテンクック記念碑の前につくと、また少し説明があった後シュノーケリングスタートです。日本からシュノーケリングマスクの曇り止め液をもっていきましたが、船内にもありました。
海の中は、想像以上に透明で感激しました。いろんな魚がいて、二人で手をつなぎながら泳ぎました。参加する前は海の深さが気になっていましたが、浮き具をつけていたためか、深めの方へ行っても怖さは感じませんでした。
一時間ほど泳ぐと「カンカンカン」という合図とともに昼食の時間になります。
食後も一時間弱はシュノーケリングできたと思います。
帰りの船は結構揺れたので、酔い止めを飲んでおいて良かったです。
私たちは1階の席にしたので、行きは日差しを気にする必要がなく風も気持ちよかったのですが、帰りは体が濡れているため寒かったです。船内の女子トイレは鍵が壊れていたけどキレイです。
帰りがけに野生のイルカの群れに遭遇し、しばらく船をとめてみせてくれました。イルカのジャンプもみれました。
また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/モーニングプラン 豪華BBQランチ付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/25 |
Reviewed by: mon
I participated alone during a break from work. I slightly regretted joining since everyone around me was honeymooning couples (laughs), but the conductor was very entertaining and saved the experience for me (laughs).
It was still the time of year when snow remained, so I couldn't reach the summit, but even so, the setting sun and the starry sky were breathtaking sights.
This has been the most memorable experience of all my travels.
仕事の合間に一人で参加しました。周りはハネムーンの夫婦ばかりで少し参加したことを後悔しましたが(笑)コンダクターの方がとても面白く救われました(笑)
まだ雪が残っている時期で、山頂までは行けなかったのですが、それでも沈んでいく太陽、満天の星空は息を飲む光景でした。
今までの旅行の中で一番印象に残っています。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
We sincerely hope you will visit the Big Island of Hawaii next summer. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Let's aim for a summit challenge next time.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
次回はぜひ夏場にハワイ島にいらしてくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
山頂リベンジ致しましょう。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
They went above and beyond. Dropped me off at my house, which was not on their route. Thanks so much
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel - Shared Service |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Keith
A fantastic experience,the mantas come as close as the say! A great tour with experienced helpful guides.
Aloha and thank you so much for taking the time to review your trip with us.
We are so happy you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again soon.
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Keith
Enjoyable tour hosted by knowledgable guides. Great chance to see above the clouds and beyond. Only downside was the meal -a vegetable lasagne with a dried out top from being heated to long.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Shimakko
On my first trip to the Big Island, I participated in a manta ray snorkeling tour on the night of the supermoon! I got lost because I mixed up the meeting place, but the captain found us, and we were able to join the group safely. The warm words from our guide really helped us feel at ease.
Both the captain and the guide were very efficient, and since the tour company had a private space at the harbor, we were able to change into our wetsuits while sitting down, which made everything smooth. Once we were ready, we boarded the boat and set off immediately.
It was cloudy when we left the harbor, but we were able to catch a glimpse of the sunset as we spent about 40 minutes on the boat before arriving at the snorkeling point. I learned that there are different types of manta rays, and the one we can see around the Big Island is the "Oniitomakie," which can grow as large as 6 meters.
We quickly adjusted our snorkeling masks and entered the water. Even though it was snorkeling, we could rely on the buoyancy of the wetsuits and just stay near the light that attracted plankton, so I think even those who can't swim or are not comfortable in the water can enjoy this activity.
Within about 5 to 10 minutes, manta rays came to us! They opened their mouths wide, floated on their backs to take in plankton, and kept circling back to us. It was amazing to see them up close, even though we weren't allowed to touch them; they came so close that it felt like they were bumping into us! It was truly moving! Seeing wild manta rays at such a close distance, even closer than at an aquarium, felt like a dream! We were able to see two smaller manta rays and two medium-sized ones repeatedly, so we got to enjoy watching four of them multiple times.
After the tour, we were treated to warm cocoa, snacks, and cereal bars to take care of our bodies. On the way back, we cruised under the full moon! It was the best tour where we could experience a sense of unity with nature!
今回初めてのハワイ島旅行で、スーパームーンの夜にマンタシュノーケルのツアーへ参加しました!!
待ち合わせ場所を間違え迷ってしまったのですが、船長が私たちを発見してくれ無事合流、ガイドさんの大変暖かい言葉にとても救われました。
船長もガイドさんも手際がよく、又ツアー会社がハーバーにプライベートスペースを持っていたためウェットスーツへの着替えも椅子に座ってできたためスムーズ。支度を済ませたらボートに乗り込みすぐに出発。
ハーバーから曇っていたけどちょっと見れた夕焼けを背に40分程度船に乗りシュノーケルポイントに到着。
「マンタ」と言っても種類があるそうで、ハワイ島で見ることが出来るのは「オニイトマキエイ」というマンタで、大きなものは6mもあるそうです。
私たちもシュノーケルマスクを合わせてすぐに着水。シュノーケルと言ってもウェットスーツの浮力を使い、プランクトンを引き寄せるライトに捕まっているだけでよいので、泳げない人でも極端な話水が苦手な人でも出来るアクティビティだと思います。
開始5~10分程度ですぐに私たちのところもマンタが来てくれました!!
大きく口を空けて仰向けになってプランクトンを取り込みくるりと回りまた仰向けになり・・を繰り返して何度も来てくれました!!
触ってはいけないのですが、向こうからぶつかってくる程目の前で見ることが出来て、とても感動的です!!水族館のガラスに張り付くよりも近い距離で野生のマンタが見れるなんて夢みたいでした!
私たちの所には2匹の小さめのマンタと2匹の中くらいのマンタが繰り返し来てくれて、4匹を何度も見ることが出来ました☆
終わった後は暖かいココアとお菓子やシリアルバーで身体に気を遣っていただきました。帰りは満月の下をクルーズして帰りました!自然との一体感を味わえる最高のツアーでした☆
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン<2015年9月ご参加分> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/27 |
Reviewed by: たのしんぼ
The weather and moon phase were favorable, making for a very good experience. Our guide, Yo, was smart. His quick thinking and eloquence were wonderful (laughs). I was able to take photos of stars that I couldn't capture with my own camera, and being able to download them for free was also appreciated. It truly became a great memory. Thank you, Yo, for your help.
お天気と月齢に恵まれて、とても良い経験になりました。
ガイドさんのヨウさんは賢い。
頭の回転と舌の滑りが素晴らしい(笑)
持参のカメラでは撮れない星の写真を撮影して頂け、無料でダウンロード出来るのも有り難いです。本当に良い思い出になりました。
ヨウさん、お世話になりました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Lenora
We went on the dinner cruise our first night in Kona. The water was pretty choppy, myself and another woman became very sea sick from the beginning of the cruise. The crew were very concern and tried to make us as comfortable as they could. My husband and mom had a great time the enjoyed the food and entertainment.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Lenora
My husband, mom and I went on the Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Sail. We had a great time the staff was awesome. The boat was very clean and beautiful. My mom is 75 and didn't snorkel but the crew was very nice and made sure she had everything she needed. When we return to Kona we will take this cruise again. The crew was very knowledgeable and made sure we knew everything we were seeing. The families with kids looked like they were having a great time especially on the high dive and slides. The area we went to was beautiful. We saw a shark hiding in the reef and many beautiful fish and coral. The food was great.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise & BBQ 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/30 |
Reviewed by: ひろこ
Due to a protest against the construction of a new observatory, the road was closed beyond the Onizuka Center, and I couldn't reach the summit. However, the guide quickly took us to a different nearby location where we were able to see some truly breathtaking views. The weather was excellent, and it was mystical to see the sun setting below the sea of clouds and the shadow of the Earth. I could see the Milky Way with the naked eye and observed Saturn's rings through a telescope. The guide's explanations of the constellations were very interesting. Even though I couldn't reach the summit, it was still a wonderful experience, but I feel a bit regretful, so I want to try again for a rematch.
新しい天文台の建設反対デモとかぶってしまいオニヅカセンターより先がロードクローズで山頂へは行けませんでしたが、ガイドの方が急きょ近くの違う場所に連れてってくれてとても感動的な景色を見ることができました。お天気はとても良くて雲海の下に沈む太陽や地球の影も見れて神秘的でした。天の川が肉眼で確認でき、望遠鏡で土星の輪も観察しました。話し上手なガイドさんの星座の解説がとても面白かったです。山頂まで行けなくてもとてもいい体験ができましたがやっぱり悔しいのでまたリベンジしたいです。
Dear Hiroko,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We truly struggled with the demonstration related to the observatory that took place last year, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers during that time.
We are genuinely grateful for your positive feedback. Please do let us guide you again when you visit the island. We hope to see you again, especially during the new moon!
We look forward to welcoming you back.
ひろこ様
この度は弊社ツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
去年行われた天文台に関するデモは本当に私達も頭を抱えたところで、この時期にご参加頂いたお客様には本当にご迷惑をお掛け致しました。
ただこのようなポジティブなご投稿を頂け、心より感謝致します。
ぜひ是非、またのご来島の際にはご案内させてください。新月を狙ってまたお越しくださいね!
心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/24 |
Reviewed by: misaloha
I was very satisfied overall with my first day upon arriving on the Big Island!
I took a taxi from my hotel in Kona to the meeting point. I had called ahead to ask for the exact location, so I had the driver drop me off at the restroom near the North (not South) parking area, and I quickly found the yellow and blue tent nearby. The meeting point is key for those gathering on-site. I arranged for the same taxi to pick me up for the return trip, and I made it back safely.
The tour had all Japanese participants, with one Japanese-speaking instructor and three local staff members, all of whom were very friendly, which was reassuring. We traveled quite a distance at high speed to the manta ray encounter point, but since we were on a rubber boat, we could straddle the edge and feel the wind like on a banana boat, which was a lot of fun. It felt like we were getting a bonus marine sports experience!
Since it was still bright when we arrived, we were able to snorkel until sunset, but there weren't many fish. The water was clear and beautiful, though. Once the sun finally set, the mantas came close to gather under the lights, attracted by the plankton! It was an emotional experience to see them up close! We weren't allowed to touch them (due to the risk of infection), but they came so close that they brushed against my legs several times! This experience is probably unique to just a few places in the world. It seems to be a famous tour globally.
Lastly, it's definitely a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand! We took it in advance, so we didn't feel any nausea at all, but other participants seemed to get quite seasick and couldn't get in the water, while some were just watching from above... Don't forget to take it!
ハワイ島到着初日に予定していました、総合的に大満足です!
コナのホテルからタクシーで現地集合にしました、事前に電話して詳しい場所をきいておいたので、運転手さんにもノース(サウスではなく)パーキングのそばのRestroomでおろしてもらい、近くにある黄色と青のテントは直ぐに見つかりました。現地集合の方はそこがポイントです。帰りも同じタクシーにきてもらい無事に帰れました。
ツアーは全員日本人の参加、日本語のインストラクターさんお一人と現地スタッフ3人皆さん感じの良い方で安心です。マンタ遭遇ポイントまではかなりの距離をハイスピードで向かいますが、ゴムボートなので外の枠にまたがって、バナナボートのように風を感じてとても楽しめました。まるでマリンスポーツもついてるようでお得!?
到着後まだ明るかったので、日が沈むまでスノーケリングできました、でもあまりお魚はいなかったです。海は透き通って綺麗でしたが。やっと日が沈むとライトの下に集まってくるプランクトンを目当てにマンタが寄ってきました!!!大接近で感動!!こちらからは触ってはいけないので(感染症の恐れあり)見るだけでしたが、あまりにも近くに寄ってくるので何度が自分の足に触れてきました!この体験は世界でもここぐらいではないでしょうか。世界的にも有名なツアーのようです。
最後に、必ず酔い止めは飲んでおいたほうがいいです!私たちは事前に飲んだので全く酔いませんでしたが、他の参加者の方はかなり酔われているようで海に入れず、上から見ている方も。。。是非お忘れなく!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(~2016/03/31) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/04 |
Reviewed by: ルイルイ
The staff was kind, and the starry sky was amazing. I really appreciated the thorough explanations. Although we couldn't reach the summit due to bad weather, it was a satisfying tour. One issue was that there were too many participants, which made the car feel cramped. We were seated together as a parent and child, but newlyweds were seated in front and behind us, and I felt a bit sorry for them as they were holding hands during the journey. I hope they consider not only increasing productivity but also the feelings of the participants.
スタッフも親切で、星空も最高でした。
丁寧な説明はhとても評価できます。
天候が悪く山頂までは行けませんでしたが、満足できるツアーでした。
課題としては、参加人数が多すぎて、車にすし詰状態なのには不満を感じました。
私達は親子で並び席でしたが、新婚の方が前後に座られ
せめてもと道中手を握られてるのが少し不憫に感じました。
生産性を上げる事〜だけでなくて、参加者の思いも汲んであげて欲しいです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
The tour to the summit of Mauna Kea has a limited number of spots for each tour company, and we would like as many customers as possible to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity while visiting the Big Island.
We appreciate your understanding.
We will continue to strive to provide high-quality services to our customers.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Nature School
この度はツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケア山頂まで行くツアーは各ツアー会社毎に人数が限られております為、ハワイ島にお越しに頂いたせっかくの機会に出来るだけ多くのお客様にご参加頂きたいと考えております。
どうぞ御理解下頂ければ幸いです。
また今後ともより一層、質の高いサービスをお客様に提供できますよう頑張っていきます。
この度は貴重なご意見、誠にありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Joanne
We had a great time! Staff was friendly and very interactive with guest, food was great and plentiful, entertainment was great, historical guide was informative and great to talk too! The boat wasn't packed with people like the other boats leaving the dock. We would definitely do the dinner cruise again. You get some spectacular sites from the cruise, even a dolphin side show. The captain stopped the Boat for dinner and we watched the spectacular sunset while eating. It was a great experience! I would highly recommend this dinner cruise.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
Fast on time pick up where we needed it will use it again
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Mountain Man
I'll be honest, overall I didn't have a great time on this trip. We sailed off late and missed the sunset which we were supposed to enjoy, and then spent 15 minutes "sailing" in a circle getting tossed about in the waves in the boat which was very unenjoyable. I wouldn't call it snorkeling either. After an hour of getting tossed around in the waves, you get in your wet suit and get your snorkel mask and get in the water to hold on to a long float, getting beat up by the waves (some more) while playing footsie with your neighbor. Meanwhile, your float is drifting in the current towards the plethera of other boats in the surrounding area leaving you wondering if you're going to get run over or not. Seriously, our floating group ended up almost tangled in another boats anchor line. It was incredibly unsafe.
Why am I rating it a 3 with the description being very negative? Well it's because it's the most incredible thing to see Manta's swimming INCHES from you. We had quite a few come by and it was spectacular to witness for those few seconds.
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour. We appreciate your feedback. The safety of our guests and staff are of great importance to us and we will be speaking with them on how to improve our operations. Again thank you and we are happy you enjoyed seeing the manta rays.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/23 |
Reviewed by: あかね
From the moment the guide picked us up at the hotel, I had a feeling it was going to be a fun tour because of their incredibly high energy. They even arrived five minutes early for the pickup.
We were visiting the Big Island for our honeymoon and wanted to do something memorable, which is why we chose this tour. Our guide, Matsuzaki, was not only entertaining but also very attentive, making it a truly enjoyable experience.
We got to take a lot of wonderful photos. The sunset we saw from the highest point was incredibly beautiful, and the pictures taken with the setting sun in the background were so good that I plan to develop them and display them in our room.
We also did some stargazing a little further down, and the starry sky was astonishingly clear. We could even see artificial satellites with the naked eye. Matsuzaki provided perfect explanations of the constellations, kept us laughing, and used an amazing camera to take pictures of the starry sky with us.
I'm really glad I participated in this tour. Thank you so much, Matsuchan!!
ホテルに迎えに来てくれた時から、ガイドさんのテンションがものすごく高くて楽しいツアーになりそうな予感がありました。お迎えの時間も5分前に来てくれましたよ。
今回は新婚旅行でハワイ島を訪れていたのですが、何か記憶に残ることをしたいと選んだのがこちらのツアーでした。
ガイドの松崎さんは、面白い上にとても気を配ってくださって、本当に楽しいツアーでした。
素敵な写真もたくさん撮って頂きました。
今までで一番高いところから見た夕陽はとても美しく、また沈む夕陽をバックに撮ってもらった写真は現像して部屋に飾る程良い写真でした。
少しだけ下ったところで星空観測をしたのですが、驚くほどの満天の星空です。人工衛星も肉眼で確認出来ました。
松崎さんは星座の説明も完璧、笑いをとることも忘れず、またこちらでもすごいカメラを使って星空と一緒に写真を撮ってくれました。
本当にツアーに参加して良かったです。
まっちゃん、ほんとありがとー!!
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/14 |
Reviewed by: 渡部 聡&有里
I had heard that there was a 99% chance of encountering manta rays, but I boarded the boat with a bit of anxiety. The boat sped along for about 20 minutes. Along the way, the sunset was incredibly beautiful, and I couldn't stop feeling excited about the possibility of seeing manta rays.
When we arrived at the spot where the manta rays come, it was just getting dark, and we were finally ready with our wetsuits and snorkels. The guide and the captain threw a floating ring with blue lights into the water, and we jumped in.
Eight of us held onto the ring, stretching our arms and legs while looking into the water. Soon, manta rays approached us, drawn to the plankton attracted by the blue lights. The size of the manta ray's mouth was larger than I had imagined, and it felt like it could suck me in—it was an intense experience that was initially quite frightening. However, as the manta rays kept coming closer, my fear disappeared, and I was overwhelmed with emotion.
The tour was titled "Swim with Manta Rays!" but it would be more accurate to say that we watched them swim up close. I never expected to see them so closely, and I was beyond excited and completely satisfied!
After about 30 minutes of enjoyment, the boat sped back. The guide prepared snacks and warm cocoa for us. The cocoa was delicious and warmed my chilled body. With the boat's lights turned off, the sea was pitch dark, and the lights of Kona in the distance were beautiful.
Since "Swim with Manta Rays!" was the last activity on the Big Island, I left feeling very satisfied with my experience.
99%の確率でマンタに遭えると聞いていましたが少し不安な気持ちでボートに乗り込みました。20分位全速力でボートは進みました。途中サンセットがすごく綺麗で感動しながらマンタに遭えるワクワクが止まりません。
マンタがやってくる所に着くとちょうどあたりも暗くなりいよいよスウェットスーツとシュノーケルをつけて準備オッケイです。ガイドさんと船長さんがブルーライトが付いた手すりつきの浮き輪を海に投げ入れて私たちは海に飛び込みました。
浮き輪には8人が手すりにつかまり腕と足をぴんと伸ばして海の中を見ています。ほどなくマンタがブルーライトに寄ってくるプランクトンをめがけて私たちに近づいてきます。
マンタの口が想像以上にデカく吸い込まれそうで大迫力の接近戦で最初は恐ろしいほどでした。
何回もマンタが寄ってくるうちに怖さもなくなり感動感動の連続でした。
ツアーのタイトルが「マンタと泳ぐ!」とありますが一緒に泳ぐわけでなく泳ぐのを間近で見ているといった方が正解ですね。あんなに近くで見られるとは思っていなかったので大興奮!大満足!でした。
30分ほどのお楽しみが終わりボートは全速力で戻っていきます。ガイドさんがスナック菓子とあったかいココアを淹れてくれます。冷え切った体にココアがしみ込んでとても美味しかったです。ボートの明かりを消しているので海は真っ暗、向こうに見えるコナの街の明かりが綺麗でした。
ハワイ島での最後のアクティビティーが「マンタと泳ぐ!」だったので大満足のハワイ島でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン<2015年9月ご参加分> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/20 |
Reviewed by: ハワイはいい!
I participated in my long-awaited first surfing experience. The weather was so nice that the waves were calm. There were only two participants, including myself, and with two instructors, it felt like a "private lesson."
Before heading to the beach, during the explanation, I was told, "I'll make sure you can ride the waves!" I wondered if I really could, and after about 15 minutes of indoor instruction, we headed to the beach!
Thanks to the instructors' teaching, I managed to ride the waves for a few meters on my first try! On the second try, I rode for several dozen meters! The instructor said, "Perfect! Now, let's wait for some good waves!" I felt like a surfer!
However, the weather was really too nice, and it was very hot while waiting for the waves. Of course, I got sunburned. I had a great time thanks to instructors Jacob and Jeff. I would love to request these two again next time!
念願だった初めてのサーフィンに参加しました。
当日は天気もよすぎたせいか、波が穏やかでした。
参加者は我々2人だけで、インストラクターは2名だったので、「個人レッスン」のように
教えて頂きました。
実際にビーチに行く前の説明では、「確実に波に乗れるように、教えるよ!」と言われ、ホントに乗れるかなと思いいつつ、約15分の室内での説明が終わり、いざ、ビーチへ!
インストラクターの教え方がよかったのか、1本目ではほんの数メートルでしたが、ホントに乗れました!!2本目では数十メートル!!
インストラクターからは、「完璧だね!さ~いい波を待とう!」と言われ、気分はサーファーです!!
ただ、天気が本当によすぎて、波を待つ間はすごく暑かったです。もちろん焼けました。
インストラクターのJACOBさんとJEFFさんのおかげで、ホントに楽しかったです。
次もこの2人を指名したいくらいです。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/07 |
Reviewed by: tanamai
The snorkeling point had quite high waves, so families with small children seemed to have a tough time. After about three attempts, we encountered a lot of dolphins! It was truly moving ♡ While in the water, I could even hear the dolphins' calls, and I was very satisfied!! For those who get seasick, I think it's essential to take motion sickness medication. Also, since we were snorkeling in a place where we couldn't touch the bottom, they provided floaties for those who couldn't swim. I wouldn't recommend it for those who feel anxious.
結構波が高いポイントでシュノーケルだったので、小さなお子さん連れていたご家族は大変そうでした。
3回くらいアタックして、沢山のイルカに出会えました!とっても感激♡
海の中にいるとイルカの鳴き声も聞こえて、大満足でした!!
船酔いする方は必ず酔い止め必要かと思います。
あと、足がつかない場所でシュノーケルするので泳げない方には浮き輪貸してくれてました。不安な方にはオススメしないです。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/04 |
Reviewed by: imari
As mentioned in other experiences, our guide Macchan was a great character, and we had a truly enjoyable time. I was impressed by Macchan's thorough and fun explanations, as well as his ability to take photos with any camera.
At the summit, it was so calm that I doubted we were at 4000 meters! Unfortunately, the sunset wasn't very clear, but the starry sky and the views of Saturn and the moon through the telescope were breathtaking.
Additionally, we were lucky enough to see a "moonbow" on the way back! I can't believe we were so fortunate. I had wanted to stay on the Big Island for a long time, and I would love to visit Macchan again.
他の体験談にあるように、ガイドまっちゃんがいいキャラで実に楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。まっちゃんの丁寧で楽しい説明と、どんなカメラでも写真を撮ってくれる対応力に脱帽。
山頂はここが4000m?と疑うほど無風でラッキーでした。残念ながら夕日はスッキリとはいきませんでしたが、星空や望遠鏡からのぞく土星や月は感動。
そして、今回ラッキーなことに帰りに「ムーンボウ」まで見ることができました!!こんなにラッキーでいいのかな?
以前より滞在したかったハワイ島。また、まっちゃんに会いに行きたいです。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/21 |
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Dear KYN,
Thank you for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset tour. We are glad to hear that the weather was stable. We also appreciate your kind words about our guide, Matsuzaki. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Nature School / Nobu
KYN様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂サンセットのツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。
天候も安定していたご様子で何よりでした。また、松崎ガイドへのお褒めの言葉をいただきまして
重ねてありがとうございます。またのご来島を社員一同心よりお待ちしております。
Nature School / Nobu