マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

The orange above the clouds after sunset is indescribable, and the starry sky is breathtaking! サンセット後の雲の上のオレンジは何とも言えない、そして満天の星！

Reviewed by: NOBO

We were picked up at the hotel and headed to the Onizuka Visitor Center (about 2800m above sea level). As we sped along the highway, we listened to our guide explain about the black cattle, sheep, and goats raised on a ranch on the Big Island. After joining up with other tour guests, we began our ascent up the mountain. About an hour and a half after the pickup, we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center. We had dinner from our bento boxes and took a stroll around the area. I was amazed by the stunning silver color of the silversword (a native species of the Big Island, Mauna Kea Silver Sword), and since this is also a sacred site for Hawaiians, I discovered a prayer area (the original form of an altar), which piqued my interest. It was clear that prayers were directed toward the mountain.

Dressed in warm clothing, we got back in the vehicle. The car began to climb the bumpy mountain road that could only be navigated by a four-wheel drive. After about an hour of rough terrain, we reached the summit. As expected, at 4200m on Mauna Kea, we could see the sea of clouds far below. Due to the high altitude, it is said to be 99% clear. There are 13 observatories at the summit, one of which is the Subaru Telescope. I was informed that a 14th telescope is planned for construction, but due to regulations, they cannot build more than 13, so one will likely need to be dismantled.

As we were doing this, the sun began to set slowly. Gradually, the surroundings darkened, and the sun disappeared into the clouds. The orange light reflected on the edges of the clouds after the sun vanished was mystical, making one feel as if there were a sun god in this world. Just to the left, Venus began to shine brightly.

Once the sun set, stars gradually became visible in the sky. The faint path of the sun was also visible, and it started to get cold. I spotted Orion, Cassiopeia, and the North Star. That was the limit of my knowledge. Eventually, the guide used a laser pointer to ask the tour guests about their zodiac signs while introducing the constellations spread across the sky. The world of Greek mythology unfolded before us. We saw the Orion Nebula, Gemini, Aquarius, Libra, and even Subaru, although some constellations had already set. Unfortunately, my zodiac sign is not visible when Orion is out.

After the introduction to the constellations based on Greek mythology concluded, we got back into the four-wheel drive and began our descent.

ホテルでピックアップしてもらい、鬼塚ビジターセンター（海2800ｍ位）へ。ハワイ島の牧場で飼われている、黒牛や羊、ヤギをガイドさんの解説を聞きながら、ハイウエイを突っ走ります。途中で、他のツアー客と合流後、山を登り始めます。ピックアップから1時間半ほどで鬼塚ビジターセンターに到着。夕食の弁当を食べ、周りを散策。銀剣草（ハワイ島の固有種、Mauna Kea Silver sward）の見事な銀色に感激、またハワイアンの聖地でもあるので、祈りの場所（祭壇の原型）を発見し、興味津々。山に向かって祈っていたことが分かります。
防寒着を着込み、再び乗車。車は四輪駆動でなければ走れないでこぼこの山道を登り始めます。1時間ほどの悪路を踏破し、山頂に到着。さすが、4200ｍのマウナケア。雲海がはるか下に見えます。高高度なので99%晴れるとか。山頂には13天文台があり、そのうちの一つがスバル天文台であると説明を受けます。現在14基目を建設の予定ということでしたが、法律で13基以上建てられないので、１基は壊すようになるだろうとのこと。
そうこうしているうちに、太陽が沈み始めます。ゆっくりとゆっくりと。やがて周りが暗くなり、雲の中に太陽が消えていきます。太陽が消えた後の雲の端に映し出されるオレンジの光は神秘的であり、この世に太陽神がいると思わせます。そのすぐ左の方向に、低く金星ががんばって光りだしました。
　太陽が沈むと、天空にだんだんと星が見えてきます。うっすらと太陽の通る道も見え、寒くもなってきます。オリオン座、カシオペア座、北極星を見つけました。そこまでが私の知識の限界。やがてガイドさんが、レザーポインターを使い、誕生星座をツアー客に質問しながら、天空に広がる星座の紹介です。ギリシャ神話の世界が広がります。オリオン座の大星雲、双子座，水瓶座、双子座、天秤座、さらにはスバルなど、もちろん、既に沈んだ星座もあります。私の星座は、オリオンが出ているときは見えません。残念。
　ギリシャ神話に基づく星座の紹介が終わったところで、四駆に乗り込み下山を始めました。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It's the best! 最高♪

Reviewed by: ayao

I had a truly wonderful experience!
Receiving power from nature really changes your perspective on life.
The sea of clouds, the sunset, and the starry sky were just amazing!

I heard so many stories about the Big Island of Hawaii, and it made for a fantastic day.

I want to bring my kids, who are waiting for me in Tokyo, back here again!
But before that, if I get tired of life, I’ll come back again (laughs).

Thank you very much!

とっても素敵な経験をさせていただきました！
大自然からのパワーをいただいて人生観変わりますね。
雲海、サンセット、満点の星空☆
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たくさんのハワイ島のお話を聞かせていただいて、素敵な一日になりました。

東京で留守番してくれている子どもたちも連れてまた来たいです！
その前に人生に疲れたらまた来ます(笑)

ありがとうございました！

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マンタ大学夜学部　野生のマンタ＆ナイトシュノーケリングツアー ＜送迎可／日本語スタッフ乗船日あり＞

Take a manta tour on the Big Island! ハワイ島ではマンタツアーを！

Reviewed by: yukiko & mayu

In the ocean illuminated by LED lights, I had the incredible experience of witnessing a mystical manta ray dance up close, which made me forget the long hours and cold I had felt in the water until then. On the way to the manta point, we were unexpectedly surprised to see a mother and baby whale just a few dozen meters away, making for an unforgettable few hours, not to mention the beauty of the sunset.

All these experiences were thanks to Daisuke, our guide who knows the ecology of the waters around the Big Island, including the manta rays and whales, and the trust and cooperation with other tour guides. They know the names of all the mantas living around the Big Island (the one we encountered was named Eli) and can predict the whales' next actions. (By the way, in the U.S., it is prohibited to approach whales within 90 meters, and the same applies to whale watching, so it was truly lucky that they appeared within just a few dozen meters.)

While this is an everyday occurrence for Daisuke and the others, they understand that for us, it was a first-time, rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and they work hard to ensure we have an amazing time. Initially, I spotted a manta near the sea floor as soon as I entered the water, but then I couldn't see any for several minutes as we moved around. Thanks to Daisuke's determination to let us see another manta, we were eventually treated to a dreamlike scene. The sight of divers going deep, the LED lights they shone from below, the approximately 100 people floating in the night sea to see the mantas, and the fish swarming around the plankton right in front of us was nothing short of magical.

I thought $140 for a few hours of snorkeling was a bit much, but considering the costs of operating a boat (gasoline prices on the Big Island are 1.5 to 2 times higher than on the mainland) and the need for a boat operator (it was Taku), I believe the tour price is reasonable. For reference, we drove to the location, but the roads can get congested on weekday evenings, so I recommend allowing extra time. Also, it's a good idea to carefully check for signs and landmarks to find the meeting point.

It's best to minimize your belongings and not leave too much in the car, but be prepared for the cold during the 20-minute return to the port after coming out of the water (I was so cold that I couldn't stop shivering for a while). There are no showers after getting out, and changing is done in public restrooms. To capture the magical sights, it's a good idea to prepare a camera like a GoPro, but since you need to hold onto a surfboard with handles while moving in the water, it can be challenging to keep both hands free for photography, so I recommend it only for those who are experienced.

It seems there are few spots around the world where mantas can be easily seen. For us Japanese, the Big Island is one of the most accessible places after Ishigaki Island, so I highly recommend participating in a manta tour while in Hawaii.

LEDで照らされたオーシャンブルーの夜の海で、神秘的なマンタのダンスを手が届くほどのところで見ることができ、それまでの海の中で長く感じられた時間や寒さも吹き飛ぶほどの驚嘆の経験でした。
またマンタのポイントに行く途中で、思いがけずクジラの親子を数十メートル先に見られるという、サプライズもあり、夕陽の美しさも去ることながら、忘れ難い数時間となりました。

これらの経験も全て、ハワイ島の海やマンタ・クジラなどの生態を知り尽くしたDaisukeさんのガイド、他ツアーのガイドの方々との信頼・協力関係のお陰です。彼らはハワイ島周辺に住むマンタの名前(今回遭遇したのはイーライ)を全て知っていますし、クジラが次にどのような行動を取るかも知っています。
(ところで米国ではクジラに90m以内に近付くことが禁止されており、ホエールウォッチングでも同様で、偶然にも数十メートル以内に現れたのは本当にラッキーでした。)

Daisukeさん達にとっては毎日のことですが、我々にとっては初めて・滅多にない・一生に一度のことということをよく心得ていて、より素晴らしい経験をできるように懸命に努力してくださいます。最初は海に入ってすぐに一瞬、マンタを海底近くに見たのですが、その後数十分全く見られず、あちらこちに移動しました。それでも何とかもう一度マンタを見てもらいたい！という一心のDaisukeさんのお陰で、最後には夢のような光景を目にすることができました。また、ダイバー達が深くもぐる様子、彼らが下から照らすLEDの光、マンタを見るために夜の海に浮かんでいる100人程の人々、目の前でプランクトンに群がる魚の数々は幻想的の一言以外の何物でもありませんでした。

数時間のスノーケリングに$140かと思い、モニター特典を利用しましたが、船を出すこと(ハワイ島のガソリン代は米国本土の1.5~2倍です)、船の操縦士(Takuさんでした)も必要なこと等々考えると、納得のいくツアー代だと思います。
参考までに、我々は現地まで車で行きましたが、平日の夕方は道路が込むので、余裕を持って行くことをお勧めします。また集合地点に辿り着くのにも、看板や目印などをよく確認した方がいいです。
荷物はなるべく車に残さない方がいいので最小限にすべきですが、海から上がった後から港に戻るまで20分程の間、寒いこともある(寒くてしばらく震えが止まりませんでした)ので、羽織るタオルなどしっかり準備してください。あがってからシャワーはなく、着替えは公衆トイレとなります。
幻想的な光景をいつまでも残すにはGoProなどカメラを準備すると良いですが、海の中での移動にも終始、取っ手のついたサーフボードに捕まっていなければならず、両手でも捕まり続けることは大変なので、海の中での写真撮影は慣れている方のみお勧めします。

世界中でマンタが容易に見られるスポットは少ないようです。我々日本人にとっては、石垣島についで、ハワイ島が一番アクセスしやすい場所のようですので、ハワイ島ではぜひマンタツアーに参加してみてください。

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マンタ大学夜学部　野生のマンタ＆ナイトシュノーケリングツアー ＜送迎可／日本語スタッフ乗船日あり＞

Very satisfied! The manta rays were magical. 大満足！幻想的なマンタ

Reviewed by: くろまる

The plan was to meet on-site, but I ended up arriving late. I was worried that "the boat had already departed and I might not be able to participate..." However, I was warmly welcomed and they quickly explained the tour to me. I truly felt sorry for the delay, and I was grateful for their flexible response.

The tour began, and we boarded the boat to the manta ray spot. The wind felt nice, and the swaying boat was like a theme park ride, which was fun. On the way to the spot, we even saw a whale up close, turning the manta tour into a whale watching experience. The instructor's explanations were also entertaining. We saw a mother and baby whale waving their fins and blowing water, which was already moving before we even met the mantas.

After moving to the manta spot, we waited in the water for the mantas to appear. We floated on large boogie boards, waiting for the mantas to come, attracted by the plankton gathered in the light. Not only mantas, but we also saw plenty of fish, so the waiting time wasn't boring at all. It felt like putting your face in an aquarium tank.

Finally, the mantas appeared, and the instructor pulled us close to them. The mantas swam gracefully, opening their mouths wide and turning while eating plankton, which was truly magical. We were able to see them from just 15 cm away, close enough to think, "We're almost going to bump into them!" The mantas were larger and more elegant than I had imagined, making it feel like a dream.

I wanted to watch them a bit longer, but we had to return to the boat because staying too long would make us cold. On the way back, it really got chilly, and I thought, "The instructor was right." I was shivering with my wet body, but I felt happy to have met the mantas and enjoyed the beautiful starry sky on the way back.

One of the reasons I went to the Big Island was to see mantas, and this tour did not disappoint. I highly recommend it.

現地集合のプランだったのですが、到着が遅れてしまったんです。「ボートは既に出航していて、もう参加できないかも。。。」と不安に思いながら現地に向かったのですが、温かく迎えてくださり、素早くツアーの説明をしてくださいました。本当に申し訳なく、そして、臨機応変の対応がありがたかったです。

ツアーが始まり、ボートに乗ってのマンタスポットへ。風も気持ち良く、揺れるボートは遊園地のアトラクションのようで楽しかったです。スポットへ行く途中に、すごく近くでクジラも見れ、マンタツアーがホエールウォチングと化していました。インストラクターの方のご説明も面白かったです。親子のクジラで、ひれを振ってくれたり、水しぶきを吹いたりしてくれて、マンタに会う前にも十分感動していました。

マンタスポットへ移動後、マンタが現れるのを待って海へ。ビート板の大きい判みたいな物に掴まってプカプカ浮かんで、光に集まったプランクトン目当てのマンタが来るのを待ちました。マンタだけでなく、お魚もいっぱい見れるので、待ち時間も退屈ではなかったです。例えるなら、水族館の水槽に顔をつける感じでしょうか。
いよいよ、マンタが現れ、インストラクターの方が近くまで引っ張って行ってくださいました。ヒラヒラと泳ぐマンタが、大きく口を開けて、一回転しながらプランクトンを食べていて、本当に幻想的でした。「もう少しでぶつかる！」と思うくらいの15cmの距離で見れたんです。想像以上にマンタは大きくて、優雅で、夢の中にいるような時間でした。

もう少し見ていたいくらいでしたが、あまり長い時間いると体が冷えてしまうとのことでボートへ戻り港へ帰ることに。途中、本当に寒くなってきてしまって、「インストラクターさん言う事は間違いないな」と関心しました。濡れた体で震えていましたが、マンタに会えた幸せな気持ちと奇麗な星空で、心は満足な帰路でした。

ハワイ島に行く目的の一つがマンタだったくらい期待していたツアーだったのですが、期待を裏切らない感動を与えてくれるものでした。お勧めします。

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

I was moved by the beautiful sea and the many creatures! きれいな海とたくさんの生き物に感動です！

Reviewed by: hua zi

On January 9th, my friend and I participated in a Captain Zodiac tour. We were the only two Japanese among 16 foreigners, and I was anxious because I had heard there wouldn't be a Japanese guide. However, they provided a Japanese explanation sheet and spoke slowly, so we were able to participate without any issues.

We took a boat to Kealakekua Bay, and at first, I was scared because the boat was moving at such high speed that I felt like I might be thrown off. But gradually, it became fun. I had read in previous comments that the rafting wasn't very thrilling, but I found it quite exciting and enjoyable. Moreover, we were lucky enough to see a mother and baby whale and their tails along the way.

During snorkeling, the coral was incredibly beautiful, and the fish seemed accustomed to people, allowing us to observe them closely without fleeing. They allocated plenty of time for snorkeling, so after getting tired and taking a break on the boat, we could go back into the water and enjoy it at a leisurely pace. It wasn't a problem for us since we had experienced snorkeling the day before, but I felt a bit concerned that all the explanations were in English for first-timers. However, the captain was very kind and communicated a lot through gestures, so I think it would be okay.

For the cave experience, we approached the cave with the boat, and it felt more like an explanation about the cave rather than an exploration. But on the way back, we encountered a pod of dolphins and a sea turtle, which made the experience very satisfying.

I think this is an activity you can't experience in Japan, so I highly recommend participating if you come to the Big Island!

１月9日、友人と二人でキャプテンゾディアックのツアーに参加しました。外国人16人に対して日本人は私達２人で、しかも日本語ガイドはないと事前に聞いていて不安だったのですが、日本語の説明書を準備してくれていて、ゆっくりしゃべってくれたりしたので、問題なく参加できました。
ケアラケクア湾までボートで行ったのですが、すごいスピードで進むので、ボートから飛ばされそうで初めは怖かったですが、だんだん楽しくなりました。以前コメントに、ラフティングと書いてあるがそんなにスリルはなかったと書いてあったので、なめていたなと思うぐらいスリルがあり楽しかったです。しかも、途中で親子クジラの姿やその尾びれも見れてすごくラッキーでした。
シュノーケリングでは珊瑚がすごく綺麗で、魚も人に慣れているのか近くまで寄っても逃げず、じっくり観察できました。シュノーケリングの時間を多く取ってくれているので、疲れて一度ボートに上がって休憩した後、もう一度海に入ることができ、ゆっくり楽しめました。ただ私達は前日にシュノーケリングを経験していたので問題なかったですが、初めての人だと説明が全て英語なので、その点が少し不安かなと感じました。でもキャプテンがすごく優しく、色々と身振り手振りでしてくれるので、大丈夫な気もします。
洞窟体験では洞窟近くにボートに近づいて、洞窟について説明してくれるという感じだったので、洞窟探検かな？という印象でした。でも帰りにイルカの群れや海亀に会えて、大満足の内容でした。
日本では体験できないようなアクティビティだと思うので、ハワイ島に来たらぜひ参加することをお勧めします！

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I am very excited about the night sea and the giant manta ray. 夜海と巨大マンタに大興奮です

Reviewed by: hua zi

On January 8th, I participated with a friend. There were a total of six participants, including four foreigners and the two of us.

We traveled near Kona Airport to go to a spot to see night manta rays by boat. The boat sped quite fast from the harbor to the airport, which felt like an activity in itself and was fun. Along the way, we encountered a whale and were thrilled to see its tail.

When we arrived at the spot, we had to wait until it got completely dark for the plankton to gather, so we entered the water once it was dark. All the participants held onto a board with blue lights and floated to see the manta rays. My friend couldn’t swim, and since it was my first time swimming in the ocean at night, I was anxious, but the staff had two people with us on the boat, which made me feel safe.

Most importantly, the blue lights attracted a lot of plankton, so the manta rays came right up to us, making me forget my anxiety out of excitement. We were briefed beforehand not to touch the manta rays to avoid harming them, but they came so close that it felt impossible not to, and it was incredibly fun.

Since we went in January, it was quite cold when we got out of the water due to the wind, but I was very grateful that they prepared hot cocoa and cup noodles for us.

When it comes to sightseeing on the Big Island, people usually think of dolphin or whale watching, but I think night manta rays in the ocean are also a great option. I definitely want to participate again.

１月8日友人と二人で参加しました。参加者は外国人4人と私達２人の計6人でした。
舟でナイトマンタを見るスポットに行くためコナ空港近くまで行きました。ハーバーから空港に行くまではボートを結構なスピードで飛ばすので、それも一つのアクティビティみたいで楽しかったです。途中でクジラにも会えて、しかも尾びれを見ることができてとても興奮しました。スポットに着いても真っ暗にならないとプランクトンが集まらないためマンタも来ないということで、真っ暗になってから海に入りました。参加者全員でブルーライトの付いたボードにつかまり浮かぶようにしてマンタを見ました。
友人は泳げず、、私も初めて夜の海で泳ぐので不安だったのですが、スタッフはボートに二人着いていてくれたので安心しました。
何より、
ブルーライトにプランクトンがたくさん集まるので
マンタが目の前まで来るので、、興奮で不安な気持ちも忘れました。
事前にマンタを傷つけないようにマンタには触れないでという説明を受けたのですがそんなこと無理というくらい目の前まで来て、すごく楽しかったです。
行ったのが一月だったので、海から上がると風もありかなり寒かったですが、ホットココアとカップラーメンを準備してくれていてとてもありがたかったです。
ハワイ島の観光となるとイルカやクジラウォッチングかなと思いますが、夜の海でナイトマンタもいいかなと思います。是非また参加したいと思います。

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It was beautiful. きれいでした

Reviewed by: sss

It was a new moon, so I was amazed to see more stars than I had imagined. The explanations about the stars were clear and detailed, using a laser pointer, which made it interesting. I brought two Uniqlo Ultra Light Down jackets, but since they offered to lend ski wear, I thought I would be fine and only wore one. I regretted that at the summit because it was really cold with the strong wind. But overall, I was very satisfied!

新月だったこともあり、想像以上にたくさんの星が見られて感動でした。
星の説明もレーザーポインターを使いながら分かりやすく詳しくしてくださり、面白かったです。ユニクロのウルトラライトダウンを二枚持参しましたが、スキーウエアを貸してくださるので大丈夫かと思って、1枚だけしか着なかったことを山頂で後悔しました。風が強いと本当に寒いです。でも大満足でした！

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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

It was fun!!! 楽しかった～!!!

Reviewed by: tomatona

We participated as a couple. Since we had a rental car, we joined the local meeting plan. I mistakenly went to the wrong meeting place, but it seemed to be a common issue, and they came to check on us, so we arrived safely.

I usually get seasick easily, but for some reason, I was completely fine this time. Before swimming with the dolphins, we spotted whales two or three times, and one of those times, we were able to see them incredibly close.

We found the main group of dolphins! Everyone quickly got ready, and they were really close!! We could swim within reach of them, and we did so multiple times. There were participants who weren't great swimmers, but our guide, Daisuke, escorted them. Since we could swim relatively freely, those who were good at swimming could enjoy themselves.

It was truly a fun tour, and I felt like I could swim forever! Captain Nawata and guide Daisuke are both very knowledgeable about the ocean, whales, and dolphins. If I visit the Big Island again, I will definitely participate again.

夫婦２人で参加してきました。レンタカーがあったので、現地集合プランで参加。集合場所を間違っていましたが、よくあることのようでそこまで見に来ていただき無事到着できました。
すぐ船酔いする私ですが、このときはなぜかまったく平気でした。
イルカと泳ぐまでにも、クジラを２～３回見れ、そのうち１回はものすごく近くで見ることができました。
メインのイルカも群れで発見!すぐにみんなで準備をして、ほんとに間近!!
手を伸ばせば届く範囲で泳ぐことができました。それも何度も。
泳ぎの苦手な参加者の方もいらっしゃいましたが、ガイドのダイスケさんがエスコートしてくれます。ある程度自由に泳げるので、泳ぎの得意な方はそれぞれ泳げます。
ほんとに楽しいツアーでいくらでも泳いでいたい気持ちでいっぱいでした！
船長の縄田さん・ガイドのダイスケさんも海・クジラ・イルカちゃんを知り尽くしている方々です。
またハワイ島を訪れたら、必ず参加すると思います。

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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞

Excited by the sight of the humpback whale. ざとうくじらの姿に興奮

Reviewed by: Kamerin

I participated on the last day. In the morning, we got on the boat, and there were many people from overseas who were excited, shouting "Yay!!!" when the whales appeared. My experience during the New Year was just the beginning, but from now until around March, humpback whales will be migrating south to Hawaii, so they can be seen quite well. The lookout staff and the captain pointed out, "Over there!" As we moved closer, we saw a mother and calf, along with various other forms, spouting water and showing their tails as they dove... Towards the end, they chased the boat and swam underneath it. Such an experience is hard to come by, but those who are prone to seasickness should be careful.

最終日に参加しました。
午前中にふねにのりましたが、海外からの方が多くクジラが出てくると
のりのりで『イエ〜〜〜〜〜〜イ！！」
私の行った年末年始はまだ序の口のようですがこの後３月くらいまでハワイではザトウくじらが散乱の為に南下してきますからよく見えます。
見張り役の方々とキャプテンがあの辺り！火事を進めて行くと２匹親子で、雄のみなど様々な形態で
潮を吹き尻尾を見せて潜ったり・・・・最後の方は船を追いかけてくぐって行きました。
こんな体験はなかなか出来ませんが、船酔いする方は注意してくださいね

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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons

awesome place to learn to surf!

Reviewed by: hkr

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We had a brief lesson in the classroom where the lady that checked us in gave us a brief history of their operations and then explained the does and don'ts of surfing. We practiced the three steps to stand up a few times in the classroom then sent us to the beach that's an easy 4mi straight down alii dr. Just as we left, the other couple that was supposed to be in our group arrived (a half hour late). The instructor was very friendly to them even though the girl was acting like being late was somehow the instructors fault. We went to the beach where we met the water instructors and waited for the other couple to finish the classroom session. The instructors were super friendly and answered any questions we could think to ask them. When the other couple arrived, the fun began. There was only one couple per instructor, and they had us standing within minutes! They also made sure we got a full 2 hours of water time (and maybe a smidge extra) despite the other couple's delay. Great experience, highly recomend!

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

I was able to see many stars. たくさんの星がみれました

Reviewed by: Tommy

I was worried about the cold, but it turned out to be a warm and enjoyable tour. We stopped at various places to take photos, and at the summit, they took pictures of us in recommended poses, which was very kind. The weather was great that day, and the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was beautiful. The starry sky I had been looking forward to was also clearly visible, and we took plenty of time to enjoy the explanations of the constellations. It was moving to see the Milky Way and shooting stars. The lunch box (with miso soup) and the tea and cookies we had along the way were also great.

寒さが心配でしたがおもってたよりも温かく楽しいツアーとなりました。色々なところで車を止めて写真をとって頂いたり、山頂では、おすすめのポーズで写真をとってくれたり、とても親切でした。当日は、お天気もよく、雲海に沈む夕日がキレイでした。楽しみにしていた星空もくっきりキレイに見えて、たっぷりと時間をとって、星座の説明を楽しくして頂きました。天の川や流れ星も見れて感動です。お弁当（お味噌汁付き）も途中でいただく紅茶とクッキーもよかったです。

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Family-Friendly Kohala & Waikoloa Whale Watching and Sailing Tour - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

We seen a lot of whales!

Reviewed by: David

My wife and I seen many whales and they where very entertaining. The crew was very hospitable,it was a great experience,

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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ（キングカメハメハホテル内）＜ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞

The food is... 料理が・・・

Reviewed by: USA

The food was as bad as in an American food court. The show itself was fun. I didn't feel like I wanted to see it multiple times.

料理はアメリカのフードコート並に不味いです。
ショー自体は楽しかったです。
何度も見たいとは思いませんでした。

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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞

I was able to see several heads. 何頭も見られました

Reviewed by: USA

I was able to see several heads and also got to see dolphins. I would like to participate again. The snacks were delicious too.

何頭も見られて、イルカも見ることができました。
また参加したいと思いました。
お菓子も美味しかったです。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

The weather is beyond our control, but... 天気は仕方ないのですが．．．

Reviewed by: POK

1) On the day I participated (January 2), I later heard at the hotel that there was a severe storm on the mountain, and all other companies had canceled their tours. While it's true that mountain weather can be unpredictable, I believe it was reckless to proceed with the tour. In the end, we ate our bento at the visitor center, couldn't go outside due to the heavy rain, and of course, we couldn't see the sunset. After that, we moved to a lower area where we could see stars through the gaps in the clouds, and we only looked at the moon through a telescope (even then, it was very windy). While I understand that weather is beyond control, if there was a storm on the mountain, I think the tour should have been canceled and refunds issued. I didn't join to see the moon from the side of a regular road.

2) When I changed the date, I realized I had made a mistake with the day of the week. When I called back to confirm, the man who answered said in a harsh tone, "It should be fine this time, right?" which left me feeling unpleasant.

3) On the day of the tour, I was told to arrive 50 minutes early, but in the end, the bus arrived 30 minutes later than the time given. The driver didn't offer any apology. It felt like the participation fee and time were completely wasted on this tour.

１）参加した日（１／２）は、山の上は大嵐で、他の会社のツアーは全部キャンセルだったと後からホテルで聞きました。山の天気は変わりやすいとは言え、ツアーを決行したのは無謀だったと思います。結局、ビジターセンターで弁当を食べ、大雨のため、外にも出られず、もちろん夕日も見られず、その後、雲間から星が見える低い所に移動し、望遠鏡で月を見ただけでした。（その時も強風。）天気のことは、しかたありませんが、山の上が嵐だったら、その日はツアーをキャンセルして返金するべきだったのではないでしょうか。普通の道路脇から月を見るために参加したのではありません。２）日にちを変更した時に曜日を間違えたことに気づき、確認のためにまたすぐ電話したら、対応した男性に「今度は大丈夫ですね？」と、きつい調子で言われ、不愉快な思いをしました。３）集合時間も当日、５０分早く来るように言われたのに、結局はバスが着いたのは言われた時間より３０分も後でした。運転手さんからは謝罪の一言も無し。参加費、時間が全く無駄になった気がしたツアーでした。

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Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

shuttle to airport

Reviewed by: Nick Wu

on time, comfortable car,good price. Definitely will use it next time when visit Hawaii island again.

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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Saw A Manta Ray!

Reviewed by: Erin

You can't help mother nature -- we only saw one manta ray during our tour and the water was really choppy. The captain and crew were friendly, but had us wait for some other people that didn't show. I also don't feel they connected with us as a group, which was unfortunate.

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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons

TWO THUMBS UP for Lifeguard Surf Instructors

Reviewed by: Michael

Our family of six (6) spent ten days on the Big Island. On Friday morning, one of our three boys told us how cool it would be to learn how to surf. That was all the incentive his mother needed to commence her Google search for the best firm to school her three sons (ages 22, 26 and 29) on surfing. She started calling on Friday morning at 8:00 o’clock with all of the places informing her that it would be Monday before they would have a spot for the three boys. The lone exception was Life Guard Surf Instructors. This family owned surf instruction firm took the information about our three (3) sons and arranged to have another instructor come in to give our sons a group lesson, which occurred within three (3) hours of when we initially called.

When we arrived they receive a thorough briefing about what was in store for everyone when they got into the water. This was extremely important since one of our sons has some learning difficulties and is very uncomfortable if there are things that he will be expected to do and he is not warned about them in advance. When we reached the place where the water instruction was to take place, to our surprise, our son who has the learning difficulty was given one on one instruction from one of the Owner family members. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. Our other sons also had a great time. We would highly recommend Life Guard Surf Instructors to everyone who wants their children to be instructed by highly trained and caring instructors.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Wonderful! すばらしい！

Reviewed by: YOSHIO FUJITA

I traveled around the Big Island by rental car, but since you can't drive to the summit of Mauna Kea in a private vehicle, I joined this tour. The experience, including the guide's explanations, exceeded my expectations. It was my first time at an altitude of over 4000 meters, so I felt a bit of altitude sickness (nothing too serious though...). However, the view from the summit, the sunset, and the starry night sky were beyond imagination.

ハワイ島ではレンタカーで回ってましたが、マウナケア山頂まで自家用車でいけないのでこのツアーに参加しました。ガイドさんの説明も含めて予想以上のすばらしさでした。山頂では初めての4000m以上の高さなので私一人高山病ぎみでした(大した症状ではないですが。。)
でもその頂上から見る景色、サンセットそれと夜空の星は想像以上でした。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Come and see, it's the best!! 来て観て最高！！

Reviewed by: ＭＡＫ＆ＫＹＯ

We have visited Hawaii many times, but this was our second time on the Big Island.
Renting a car for island sightseeing and experiencing the Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing were our top two priorities.
This time, we challenged ourselves with the Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing at an elevation of 4,200 meters.
The beauty of the scenery, the sunset, and the clarity of the stars are beyond words.
I definitely encourage everyone to give it a try.

私たちはハワイには何度も来ているのですが、ハワイ島は今回で２度目でした。
レンタカーを借りての島内観光とマウナケアサンセット＆星座観測はやりたい事の１，２でした。
今回は４２００メータ級のマウナケアサンセット＆星座観測にチャレンジしました。
景色と夕日の素晴らしさ、星の美しさとクリアさは言葉では言い表せません。
ぜひ、皆さんもチャレンジしてみてください。

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Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

Very on time

Reviewed by: Marzi

it is easy to book oline,good price, very on time.

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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ（キングカメハメハホテル内）＜ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞

It was great. よかったです

Reviewed by: ルミケケ

I saw it in Honolulu before, but this one was better.
The place isn't very large, so I think you can see from the back as well.
I didn't understand the words very well, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

以前ホノルルでみましたが、こちらの方がよかったです。
場所も広くないので後ろでも見えると思います。
言葉はあまりわかりませんでしたがそれなりに楽しめました。

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It was an absolutely wonderful experience! I highly recommend it 120%! とってもすばらしい体験でした！おすすめ度１２０％

Reviewed by: Nina

I had heard that the oxygen was thin, but it was great! The guide was very kind and knowledgeable, and it was truly an impressive tour.

酸素が薄いといわれていたのですが、大乗でした！ガイドのかたがとっても親切で、物知りで本当に感動のツアーでした。

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Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

Kona airport shuttle transportation

Reviewed by: She-huang Wu

Good service with reasonable charge. They were very patient to waiting for my baggage.

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Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

very good

Reviewed by: Nick Wu

Someone was already there waiting for me when I arrived. The shuttle car was new and very comfortable. I actually took a very nice nap for half an hour in the car on my way to the hotel. I am vey happy with the quality of the service.

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ハワイ島 パラセイリング ＜午前・午後／カイルアコナ発＞ by UFO Parasail

The view from the high place was refreshing, but the height and duration of the experience weren't as impressive as I had expected. 高所からの景色は爽快だったが、高さや滞空時間は思った程ではなかった様な（？）

Reviewed by: kato

I wanted to request a single flight, but since I was at the end of the line and time was running out to return to the dock, I was put on a tandem flight instead. I feel like the time was even shorter than the 12 minutes of the tandem flight...
The view of Kona from high up was refreshing and very quiet, which was nice, but the height of 366 meters didn't seem as impressive as I expected... However, it was still a great experience!

シングルフライトを希望したいたのですが、順番が最後で桟橋へ戻る時間が迫っていたせいか聞き入れられずタンデムフライトにされてしまった。時間もタンデムの１２分より短かった気がします、、、。
高所からのコナの景色は爽快かつすごく静かで良かったが、３６６メートルの割に高さは思った程ではなかった様な、、、？　だけどやっぱり良い体験になりました！

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Highly recommended!! オススメ!!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I was able to see a very beautiful sunset, and it was moving!! However, it was extremely cold. For stargazing, clouds rolled in, but they worked hard to find a spot where we could see the stars, and we managed to catch a glimpse. Masashi's guidance was also excellent, and it will definitely be one of my best memories on the Big Island. However, sunsets make me feel a bit lonely when the sun goes down, so perhaps a sunrise would have been even more moving. It’s early in the morning, but I thought I would like to go for a sunrise next time.

とてもキレイなサンセットがみれて、感動的でした!!ただ、めちゃめちゃ寒いです。星空観測は雲が出てしまったのですが、見れるところを一生懸命探してくださって、なんとか見れました。マサシさんのガイドもすごく良くて、ハワイ島で一番の思い出になること間違いなしです。ただ、サンセットは日が沈むと寂しい気持ちになるので、サンライズのほうが、もっと感動的だったかも。朝早いですが、次回はサンライズ行きたいなと思いました。

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マンタ大学夜学部　野生のマンタ＆ナイトシュノーケリングツアー ＜送迎可／日本語スタッフ乗船日あり＞

It's super cute and just barely fits! お腹スレスレでめちゃかわいい

Reviewed by: ゆっきー

I had been very interested in this tour after seeing its popularity and reviews. The price was a bit high, so I hesitated, but when I checked again at the last minute, I found out they were offering a promotion for one person free, so I decided to sign up!

I was worried, "Isn't the sea cold in December?" Even after reading reviews, I wasn't sure, so I thought I would write about my experience this time!

During the day, it was warm enough to sweat under the strong sunlight. I wondered if it would be okay at night, but it was really cold due to the strong winds. The organizer mentioned, "Today the wind is particularly strong."

I read that those who are prone to seasickness should take motion sickness medication, so I took some. I was really anxious, so instead of the recommended two pills, I took three!

■ One hour from the meeting time to departure
■ One hour from departure to the snorkeling spot
There wasn't any specific information about how long we would wait. I would have liked to know what time we were departing. Also, the driver was not Japanese, so all the instructions along the way were in English.

The wind was cold, the boat rocked a lot, and the height differences were extreme. Without the motion sickness medication, I think I would have been 120% seasick!!

Many people were vomiting on the way there...

When we arrived at the site and the boat stopped, it rocked even more, making it difficult to stand.

Initially, I didn't feel much cold in the water. We all held onto a square fence while snorkeling! The manta rays were incredibly friendly, doing backflips just above us! It was amazing to see their mouths wide open! I even experienced the thrill of feeling like I might get sucked in! Their big, round eyes were so cute! I brought an underwater camera, but it was too dark to capture anything... It's a shame I can't upload any photos, but the experience is firmly etched in my memory!

I think we were in the water for quite a long time! However, after a while, it did get cold. One person who was holding onto the same fence started to feel unwell and had to get out.

Based on information from the reception at our accommodation, I heard it could get "really cold," so I brought an ultra-light down jacket.

After getting back on the boat, I changed into a T-shirt and my ultra-light down jacket in the restroom. During that time, my partner also got sick. He said he felt nauseous watching the manta rays spinning around.

It seems that almost all the Japanese participants were affected. The girl next to me was crying and saying, "I want to go home" while vomiting. If you're participating in the winter season, don't forget to bring warm clothing! I also think motion sickness medication is essential!

P.S. If you're lucky, you might encounter dolphins.

I think it would be amazing to participate on a day with good weather! We also want to join again next time when it's warm and there’s no wind!

【参加日⇒2014．12．27】

人気度やクチコミを見て、とても気になっていたツアーでした。
金額が張るので悩んでいたのですが、ぎりぎりにもう一度覗いたら、モニターがやってて1人分無料になるとのことで申し込みを決意しました(^^)

「12月の海って寒くないのか？」と心配していました。クチコミを見ても、よく分からなかったので、私はこの度書こうと思います！

日中は日焼けするほどの日差しで汗ばむ気温です。夜も平気なのかな？と思ったら、風が強く心底寒かったですw
開催者曰く、「今日は特別風が強い」とのことでした。

船酔い等心配な方は酔い止めをと書いてあったので、飲んで行きました。すごく不安だったので、２錠のところを３錠飲みました(*>_<)

■集合時間から出発まで１時間
■出発からシュノーケリングの場所まで１時間
どれくらい待つとかのお知らせは特にありませんでした。何時発なのか、一言欲しかったです。
また、途中の注意事項等も運転手の方が日本人ではないからか英語のみです。

風が冷たく、船もものすごく揺れ、高低差が半端なかったです。
酔い止めがなければ、１２０％酔っていたと思います！！

行きの船から嘔吐している人多数・・・


現地について、船を止めると、もっと船が揺れ、立つのが困難な程でした。

海中は、はじめはさほど寒さを感じません。
四角い柵のようなものをみんなで持ってシュノーケリングをしました！
マンタはすごく人懐こいのか、お腹すれすれに背面ターンしてくれます！
口の中まで丸見えで感動します！吸い込まれるんじゃないかという迫力も体験できました！！
つぶらな瞳がとてもキュートでしたo(^-^)o
水中カメラを持っていったのですが、真っ暗で何も写っていませんでした…何がいけなかったのだろう…写真をアップできないのは残念ですが、脳裏にしっかり焼きついています♪

結構長い時間海にいたと思います！
しかし、やはり長時間入水していると寒くなってきます。
同じ柵に捕まっていた方が具合が悪くなり、上がることになりました。

宿泊先の受付の方の情報で、「本当に寒い」という事を伺ったので、ウルトラライトダウンを持参しました。

船に上がってから、お手洗いで上半身を脱ぎ、Tシャツとウルトラライトダウンに着替えました。
その間に、彼も吐いていました(^_^;)
マンタがくるくる回転するのを見て酔ってしまったそうです。

日本人？はほぼ全滅だったそうです。
隣の女の子も「早く帰りたい」と泣きながら吐いていました。
冬の季節に参加する際は、防寒グッズを忘れずに☆彡
また、酔い止めも必須だと思います！


P.S.運が良いと、イルカに出会えるそうです。

天気の良い時に参加すれば最高だと思います！
私たちも次は風がなく暖かい時期に参加したいとおもいますW

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Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

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Reviewed by: CSwrites

Run by Robert's Hawaii this airport pick up and drop off service was terrific. Both trips were confirmed by telephone the day prior. On arrival at Kona the driver was waiting--even bearing a shell lei to greet me. This was also a very cost effective way of getting to and from the airport as taxis are quite expensive. I highly recommend if you don't want to rent a car while on the island. Both drivers were total sweethearts as well. Big Mahola.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

The sunset and stargazing were both amazing. サンセットも星空観察も最高でした。

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We were picked up at our hotel in Kona around 1 PM and took about two hours to reach the Onizuka Visitor Center via the hotel in Waikoloa. There, we had our lunch and spent an hour acclimatizing to the altitude before driving up to the summit of Mauna Kea again. The summit was very windy and cold, but we were deeply moved by the beautiful sunset and the sea of clouds. After that, we observed the starry sky at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, where the stars appeared very close, and we could even see satellites moving. It was a great experience of nature that you can't have in Tokyo. Our guide, Stephan, was also kind and a truly wonderful person.

13時頃にコナのホテルでピックアップ、ワイコロアのホテル経由で約2時間かけてオニズカビジターセンターに着きました。そこでお弁当を食べ体を標高に慣らすこと1時間、再度車でマウナケア頂上まで登りました。山頂は風が強く寒かったですが、きれいな日没と雲海を見ることが出来て大変感動しました。そのあとも標高3千数百メートルのところで星空観察、星がとても近く見え、人口衛星まで動いているのが確認できました。東京では体験できない大自然、とても良かったです。ガイドのステファンさんも親切で大変素晴らしい方でした。

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