Reviewed by: Dave & Joanne
Very entertaining evening. Performers were excellent and involved the audience. Food was very good and a there was a variety of foods to fit most diets. For the more adventurous, poke and poy to try.
Enjoyed all the various polynesian dances--a tour of the south pacific without the boat.
We had an excellent evening and would recommend this to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Excellent tour. Breakfast enroute to the bay, 2 hours of snorkelling in beautifully clear water, high diving, waterslides and BBQ lunch at the swim site, all accompanied with a great crew. Doesn't get much better!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Excellent suprise for someone coming to Hawaii. Everyone daydreams about receiving a flower lei when they go to Hawaii and with this service it can happen. We took our mother in law to Hawaii for her first time and set this up without her knowledge. She sure was surprised when we arrived in Kona!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/01 |
Reviewed by: セツコ
Last year, my son and his wife participated in a tour and said, "It was really great!" so I decided to join as well.
It was surprisingly cold for Hawaii, but they provided warm clothing, and the stunning scenery made me forget the cold!
You can overlook the sea of clouds and watch the sunset from the mountaintop, which looks like a sunrise despite being a sunset, so I used the photos taken there for my New Year's cards♪
The starry sky was also amazing, and I was able to refresh my mind so much that I forgot about the busyness in Japan.
If you're going to the Big Island, this is definitely a tour you can't miss!
昨年、息子夫婦がツアーに参加し、「とてもよかった!」と言っていたので参加してみました。
ハワイとは思えない寒さでしたが、防寒具も貸してもらえるし、寒さも忘れるほどのすばらしい景色!
雲海を見下ろし、山頂でサンセットを見ることができるのですが、サンセットでありながら日の出のように見えるので、ここで撮ってもらった写真を年賀状の写真にしました♪
星空もすばらしく、日本での忙しさを忘れるほど「心のリフレッシュ」ができました。
ハワイ島にいくなら絶対に外せないツアーです!
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Teresa Mackr
Me and my husband had SO much fun yesterday put on the boat. The staff was really friendly, the Captain got us right into the whales, too. We saw 9, 3 of which came right up next to the boat. The man who spoke during the boat rode (sorry I don't remember the name) was really knowledgeable and funny, too! We had a great time! Thank you for an experience we'll never forget.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Despite taking motion sickness medication, I felt a bit nauseous on the way there. Two of my friends also got seasick.
Since swimming seemed tiring, I borrowed a float and went snorkeling. The water was cold, and the waves made me feel even more nauseous, but the clarity of the sea was amazing, and I could see deep down.
I was expecting colorful tropical fish (like Nemo), but instead, there were various medium-sized fish.
Both breakfast and lunch looked delicious, but I couldn't eat anything at all because I was feeling sick. I couldn't even drink anything, which was really disappointing.
The restroom was spacious, and since I changed right after getting out of the sea, I didn't feel cold.
On the way back, it was great to see a whale. I thought I would like to participate again next time.
酔い止めを飲んだにもかかわらす、行きにちょっと酔いました。友達2人も酔ってました。
泳ぐのも疲れそうだったので、浮き輪を借りてシュノーケルしました。水も冷たく、波でさらに酔っていいことなしだったのですが、海の透明度はすごくて深くまで見えました。
カラフルな熱帯魚(ニモみたいな)を期待していたのですが、それとは違っていろいろな種類の中くらいの魚がいました。
朝ごはん、ランチともおいしそうなものが並んでいましたが、酔っていたため全く食べれず。飲み物も飲めず。すごく残念でした。
トイレがひろく、海からあがってすぐに着替えたため、寒くはなかったです。
帰り、クジラがみれたのがよかったです。
次に行く時、もう一度参加したいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Roger Reschke
A good show, we were sitting back by the food line and the sound was unclear. Several of us at the table were having difficulty hearing the varoius people on the stage talking, causing some of the dancing questionable such as the cowboy. The dance was very good but we didn't understand how it fit in until I did research.
A very good effort by all your people.
Some hard feelings by those standing for quite a while and then the prefered guest march in and are given the best seats. You need to find a better way to do that.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Jerry Fox
Nice boat, nice day, nice crew, not so nice fish. We all enjoyed ourselves. Very relaxing!
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple at the end of November 2010.
On this day, it was just us and another couple.
First, we received a brief explanation at the office. The documents were written in Japanese, so I think you can understand the important points by reading them (there were no staff members who spoke Japanese).
And off we go!!
A large rubber boat. So exciting.
As soon as we left the harbor and entered the sea, dolphins started chasing the boat.
There were quite a large number of them, close enough to touch.
After a while, the boat went into full speed mode.
It was incredibly fast, and it felt truly refreshing.
Occasionally, the captain would stop the boat and explain various landmarks (in English).
At the final destination, we snorkeled for about an hour and a half.
Afterward, we were served drinks, fruits, and snacks, and we all talked about what fish we saw.
Then we sped back again.
On the return trip, the captain also guided us through various landmarks.
We were welcomed by dolphins again and returned to the harbor, concluding the trip.
The boat was just so much fun♪
I highly recommend trying it!!!
2010・11末に夫婦で参加しました。
この日は私たちともうひと組みのカップルだけでした。
最初は事務所で簡単な説明を受けます。書類が日本語で書かれていますので、読めば注意事項はわかると思います(日本語を話せるスタッフはいませんでした)
いざ出発!!
大きなゴムボート。わくわく。
ハーバーから海に出ると、早速イルカがボートを追いかけてきました。
結構な大群で、もう触れる位の距離です。
しばらくするとボートが本気モードで突っ走ります。
ものすごいスピードで、本当に気分爽快です。
ときどきボートを止めて、各名所をキャプテンが説明をしてくれます。(英語)
最終目的地で一時間半位のシュノーケリングをします。
終了後、ドリンク、フルーツ、スナックを出してもらい、
どんな魚をみたかなどを皆でお話しました。
そしてまた猛スピードで帰ります。
復路も各名所を案内してくれます。
そしてまたイルカに迎えられ、ハーバーに帰り終了です。
なにしろボートが楽しい♪
是非お試しを!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/21 |
Reviewed by: ケンケン
The views of both the sunset and the starry sky were absolutely amazing. I specifically planned this Hawaii trip with this as the main focus, checking the new moon and making reservations, so the starry sky was perfect. The only slight disappointment was that we arrived near the summit a bit late, which left us with little time to enjoy the sunset. From there, we walked to the actual summit (for those who wanted to), but the sun had already set before we reached the top. Additionally, it was mentioned that binoculars would be provided, but in reality, there were only warm clothing and nothing like that. On the way back, I sat near the driver's seat, so I was able to hear various local information from the guide, which was very easy to understand. I recommend sitting near the driver's seat as it allows for more conversation.
サンセット&星空ともに最高の景色が楽しめました。特に今回のハワイ旅行はこれをメインと考えて、新月を調べて予約しましたので満点の星空で最高でした。少し残念なのは、頂上付近に到着するのが少し遅く、サンセットを眺める時間が短かったことです。そこから、本当の山頂まで歩いたのですが(希望者のみ)、山頂到着前に日が沈んでしまいました。それから、双眼鏡つきと記載されていましたが、実際には防寒着だけでそのようなものは無かったです。帰りは運転席近くに座っていたのでガイドの方からいろいろな現地情報も聞け、大変分かりやすかったので運転席近くの席のほうが雑談が出来るのでお薦めです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I would recommend this activity solely for the caring and knowledgable guide we had! I don't know how long some of the other kayak groups take you out but I thought this one was plenty long for the money. Saw plenty of sea life! Great value and memories!
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/09 |
Reviewed by: いときち
At first, I signed up for the lower option, but once I was up there, I thought, "I want to go higher!!" and ended up going all the way up to 240 feet.
The office is a bit hard to find, so it was great that the taxi driver was kind, but if you don't have that luck, the reception is located a bit further back, so you'll need to make an effort to find it.
The view is beautiful, and while you're up there, it's almost completely calm, which feels elegant.
However, while you're on the boat, it goes quite fast, so it can be a bit bumpy. It's not a feeling of getting seasick, but it does feel pretty intense!
最初は低いほうで申し込んでいたのですが、いざ浮いてみたら「もっと上に行きたい!!」って思っていしまい、結局は240フィート??までいっちゃいました。
事務所はわかりづらいので、タクシーの運転手さんが親切で良かったけどそうでないようならちょっと奥まった所に受付があるので頑張らないと見つかりません。
景色もきれいで上にいる間はほとんど無風の状態に近くて優雅です。
でもボートに乗ってる間はかなりかっ飛ばして走行しますので揺れます。酔う感じではないけど、結構激しい感じですよー。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had high expectations while waiting for the hotel pickup, but once the tour began, the enjoyable stories and detailed explanations made the journey to the destination fly by, and before I knew it, we were at the main event: the sunset. The view was breathtaking, far exceeding my expectations. The stargazing afterward was also fantastic. The explanations of the constellations were clear and excellent. The overall itinerary was challenging due to the location, but the tour guide was always attentive to the participants' well-being, which was reassuring. It was a very memorable tour. Thank you very much.
かなりの期待をしてホテルまでお迎えに来てくださるのを待っていましたが、いざツアーが始まると現地到着までの楽しいお話と詳しい説明であっという間にメインイベントのサンセットを迎えました。予想をはるかに超えた絶景でした。その後の星空鑑賞も言うことなしでした。星座の説明も分り易く最高でした。全体の行程は場所が場所だけにハードですが、ツアーガイドの方が常に参加者の体の状態に気を配って下さるところも安心できました。とても記憶に残るツアーでした。ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/21 |
Reviewed by: joshua ( 13 yrs )
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this was the best activity we have ever done the guide was great and very informative. i was a little worried for my mom, but she did great. it was easy we both have never kayaked in our lives before, we want to do it again and again and again. thank you so much
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Tetsu
The pickup was slightly delayed due to Hawaii time, and the borrowed warm clothing wasn't very clean, but other than that, I was very satisfied.
A highlight was our guide, Yamachan. Initially, a man from Osaka sitting next to me on the bus said, "You were lucky to have Yamachan. I've requested him five times." I thought, "Really?" but it turned out to be true luck.
His commentary on the bus was full of humor and hit all the interesting points, and he even made a stop at a supermarket for those who didn't rent a car. Yamachan even taught me how to choose Kona coffee.
As for the tour itself, the star observation was quite different from other companies. The observation with two large telescopes was great, but Yamachan and another staff member provided plenty of explanations about the constellations with a laser pointer, creating a natural planetarium experience. While other tour buses were heading down the mountain, our tour enjoyed the starry sky for over an hour.
It's not an exaggeration to say I was amazed at how bright the stars were, and even I, with poor dynamic vision, saw shooting stars seven times. I'm really glad I chose Masashi Tour. The bento was delicious too. My husband and I often talk about wanting to go again. I tell all my friends, siblings, and colleagues, "If you go, request Yamachan."
I'm sorry, I wanted to show you the photos, but I couldn't upload them properly.
ピックアップがハワイタイムで多少の遅れはあったのと、貸してくれる防寒着があまりきれいでなかったのを除けば、他は大満足です。
特筆すべきはガイドのヤマちゃん。
最初にバスの中で隣に座った大阪からの男性に「ヤマちゃんでラッキーでしたね。僕はいつもヤマちゃんご指名で5回目ですよ。」と言われ「ホンマかいな。」と思いましたが、まさにラッキーでした。
バスの中の解説もユーモアたっぷりで興味のあるツボを押さえ、帰りはレンタカーを借りていない方々のためにスーパーに寄ってくださるというサービスも。
私はヤマちゃんにコナコーヒーの選び方まで教えてもらいました。
肝心のツアーの中身ですが、星の観察が他社とはだいぶ違っていたようです。
大きな望遠鏡2台での観測も良かったですが、ヤマちゃんともう1人のスタッフがレーザーポイントで星座の解説をたっぷりしてくれて、天然のプラネタリウム状態。
他のツアーバスがどんどん山から下りてゆく中我々のツアーは1時間以上も満天の星を堪能しました。
大げさでなく、星空があんなに明るいというのに驚き、また動体視力の鈍い私でさえも7回流れ星を見ました。
本当にマサシツアーで良かったです。
お弁当もおいしかったですよ。
夫婦で、また行きたいねとしょっちゅう話しています。
友だちや兄弟、同僚みんなに「行くならヤマちゃんご指名」と言っています。
すみません、写真を見ていただきたかったのですが、うまく取り込めませんでした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
beautiful trip and experienced tour guide... need a lot energy though~~~ the way back from kayaking was so tired since the wave was stronger than the morning... awesome experiences and three time flip over from kayak... make a record~~~lol~~~lol~~~
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
my boyfriend and me were the only two in the last trip on that day. the staff was pretty nice and asked us if want to increase 600ft to 800ft for 10 bucks each person. we decided to do so when we were in the boat and it was so awesome. it is pretty safe the whole trip and we landed on board. so relax in the air!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not sure why they dont advertise this, but the crew is smokin' hott! It made it an enjoyable afternoon for me and my girlfriends. Mahalo for the great time :)
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/09 |
Reviewed by: yuku
I participated in the afternoon plan.
At the end of October, the water was a bit cold even though I was wearing a wetsuit. However, while chasing beautiful fish, time flew by.
The crew was kind, and the seating and restroom on the boat were clean and comfortable. Drinks, snacks, and fruits were provided, which satisfied my little hunger after snorkeling.
It was a very satisfying tour where I could swim with fish in a beautiful sea.
アフタヌーンプランに参加しました。
10月末の海中は、ラッシュを着ていましたが、ちょっと寒かったです。でも、綺麗な魚を追いかけている内に、時間があっという間に過ぎます。
クルーの方は優しく、船の座席、トイレは綺麗で快適に過ごせました。ドリンク、スナック、フルーツが振舞われ、シュノーケリング後の小腹も満たせます。
とても綺麗な海で魚と一緒に泳げて、大満足なツアーでした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/01 |
Reviewed by: フル古
I was looking forward to the cruising, and just as I thought, we were the only Japanese people there, but we were able to enjoy it enough. However, I regretted forgetting my motion sickness medication. Unfortunately, we couldn't see any dolphins, so we're saying we should try again.
楽しみにしていたクルージング、思っていた通り日本人は私たちだけでしたけど充分楽しむ事が出来ました。ただ、酔い止め薬を忘れた事が悔やまれました。残念ながらイルカが見れなかったのでもう一度チャレンジしようて言ってます。
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Sean and Becky
We had a great time. The cave was a little disappointing, I thought we were going through it, we just went up to it. Definately recommend going with the 2 person kayak, lot less work :)Snorkeling was pretty neat, saw a few eels. The guides were very knowledegable and friendly. I would definately recommend this!
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple on September 30, 2010.
On that day, there were many participants from a large ship, and we set off with a total of four boats! We were the only Japanese participants, and the boat we shared had couples from America, France, and Australia.
All the explanations were in English. Perhaps because there were so many participants, there were no Japanese pamphlets available. To be honest, I understood only about half of it, but it was such a fun tour that it didn't matter.
As soon as we departed, we sped up! Feeling the wind, we could enjoy the views of the mountains on the opposite shore, gaze at the sun and the horizon, and experience nature with our whole bodies.
Along the way, the female captain occasionally stopped the boat and humorously explained Hawaii's nature and history.
After some time, we arrived at the snorkeling point. Here, we could leisurely observe the coral and the yellow and black fish for about an hour and a half. Snacks and juice were provided during the break.
Oh, and we were thrilled to see dolphins both on the way there and back, as they jumped around the boat!
This is a highly recommended tour where you can enjoy a variety of experiences.
2010/9/30に夫婦で参加しました。
当日は大型船からの参加者が多く、合計4台のボートで出発!!
日本人は私たちだけで、乗り合わせたボートにはアメリカ、フランス、オーストラリアからのご夫婦が参加されていました。
説明は全て英語です。参加者が多かったせいか、日本語のパンフレットもありませんでした。正直半分くらいしか分かりませんでしたが、そんなこと気にならないくらい楽しいツアーです。
出発するとすぐにスピードアップ!!風をいっぱい感じながら、対岸の山々を観たり、太陽と水平線を眺めたり、体中で自然を味わうことができます。
途中、時々ボートを停めては女性船長がユーモアたっぷりにハワイの自然や歴史を説明してくれます。
そんなこんなでシュノーケリングポイントに到着
ここで一時間半ほど、ゆっくりサンゴと黄色と黒の魚を観ることができました。休憩にはスナックとジュースが付きました。
そうそう、行きも帰りもイルカに会うことができ、ボートの周りでジャンプしてくれたことに大感激です
色々なことが楽しめるおススメのツアーです
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to see a large pod of dolphins and enjoy a speedy cruise. Snorkeling was fun as I swam with colorful fish in the 20-30 meter deep sea. The captain was also very cheerful, which was great.
イルカの大群を見られたり、スピーディーなクルージングを楽しむことができた。
シュノーケリングでは深さ20-30mの海で泳ぐカラフルな魚と一緒に泳ぐことだできて楽しかった。
船長もとても陽気でよかった。
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/25 |
Reviewed by: トト
I made a reservation through HP.
At the last minute, I received an email saying that the meeting place would change due to the ship's schedule.
Indeed, during the week I was there, large ships were coming in every day, so it couldn't be helped.
There are two meeting places depending on the day of the week, so I hope everyone pays attention to where to go.
If it's at the pier, it's near the King Kamehameha Hotel, but the other location is about $25 by taxi from the King Kamehameha Hotel.
On this day, 11 people joined.
There were people from various countries.
The explanations are all in English, but we are given a Japanese instruction manual in advance. If you look at that, you'll understand the content.
Once we set off, we just let ourselves go and zoomed across the water in the boat. I think anyone can participate regardless of age or height.
Ah, it really felt like Hawaii with the beautiful water, mountains, and fresh air.
Before I knew it, we arrived at the snorkeling point.
Here, you can snorkel, eat, and take a break for about an hour and a half.
The fish in the sea are amazing!!!
You can swim with them.
You might also encounter dolphins.
Lunch and snacks were delicious.
You'll get sunburned, so please take enough sun protection.
You can join without thinking too much; it's super fun!
HPで申込みをしました。
間際で船の都合で、集合場所が変わるとメールがあった。
確かに、私がいた週は大型船が毎日、日替わりで入っていたのでやもえないかと。
集合場所は曜日で2箇所があるので、自分はどこか気をつけてほしい。
桟橋ならキングカメハメハホテルそばですが、もう一箇所は
キングカメハメハホテルを基準にしたら、タクシーで25ドルほどかかるところにあります。
この日は11人が乗り合わせました
いろんな国の人がいました。
説明はすべて英語のみですが、事前に日本語の説明書を渡されます。それを見ていけば内容もわかります
出発したら、身を任せ~風にゆられボートでかっ飛ばします。年齢も身長も特に制限なくどなたでも参加して大丈夫って思います。
ああ、ハワイだな~って思えるぐらい水も山も、空気もよかったです。
そんなこんな思っていればあっという間に、シュノーケルのポイントに到着
ここで1時間半程度のシュノーケルや食事、休憩ができます
海のお魚は最高!!!
一緒に泳げます
またイルカには遭遇できますよ
ランチやおやつはおいしかった。
日に焼けます、日焼け対策は十分にしてください。
何も考えずに参加して大丈夫、めちゃ面白いです
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
I've never kayaked before and thought this was fun. It was a little windy on the day we went out but that didn't hinder us at all except when it came time to see the cave. Only one or two boats braved this part. Get ready to climb up some lava cliffs (about 4 feet high) and then jump back in too. Hadn't done anything like that in awhile but found it to be fun and refreshing. I sit at a desk all day so this was awesome for me. The snorkeling was beautiful as usual in Hawaii so no disappointment there. Overall we had a great time!
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this rafting trip. It was absolutely amazing! The staff were excellent. They even had an RX mask for me to use. Soon after departure we came across some pygmy killer whales and dolphins. The guide said it was rare that they hung around so long because if you see them they usually take a breath and leave but this pod stuck with us for over 10 minutes. Even saw some spinner dolphins swimming about 50 feet below the raft. They were moving fast but we could still see them. The guides took there time and allowed us to wait and watch. We all just soaked up the time. The snorkeling, at two different places, was fantastic! This was our first time in Hawaii and we were not disappointed. The crew at Sea Quest Ocean Rafting just made our trip even more memorable. Thanks guys because this trip was truly a blessing!
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/08 |
Reviewed by: 松本
I participated with my spouse and our 5-year-old son on September 27, 2010. We arrived at the location for check-in at 6:00, and while preparing our wetsuits and snorkeling masks, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset before boarding the boat that was docked nearby.
I thought we would head out to sea, but it turned out we were quite close to shore, right in view of the Sheraton. After arriving, we received various explanations in English before preparing for the night snorkeling. I later learned that the area in front of the Sheraton is a famous spot for manta ray sightings, and the Sheraton is well-known for being a hotel where you can see manta rays.
Near the boat, there were floating devices that you could hold onto, and we swam there using a noodle, which is a stick-shaped flotation device. (They also provide life jackets for those who need them.) By the way, there are stairs in the center of the boat that lead down to the sea, where you enter the water.
My 5-year-old son was quite scared since it was his first time in dark and deep water, but he was able to see a manta ray (though he quickly came back up). He was happy to see other fish from the boat.
That day, there were quite a few manta rays, and they came very close, which was quite impressive. Even though we were told that manta rays do not attack people and that they have no mouths to bite, it might still be a bit intimidating for adults (laughs).
By the way, we were repeatedly told not to touch the manta rays, and since this was explained in English, it’s best to listen carefully. Also, when watching the manta rays, you need to keep your body horizontal and not let your legs dangle down. They were saying "FLAT! FLAT!" in English, but it took me a little while to realize what they meant...
Additionally, there were other fish besides the manta rays, and it seems you can snorkel freely near the boat, so I highly recommend this for those who have never done night snorkeling or seen manta rays before.
By the way, there was no place to change, so I wore my swimsuit and changed in the car on the way back. There is a restroom nearby, so you might be able to use that, but I haven't confirmed it.
Things you should bring include a camera for underwater video recording, a waterproof flashlight, and warm clothing.
Also, I tend to get seasick, so as expected, I couldn't eat or drink on the boat. Those who don't get seasick can enjoy snacks and hot drinks.
2010/09/27に夫婦と5歳の息子とで参加しました。6:00にチェックインとの事で現地に行きましたが、ちょうどきれいな夕日を見ながらウェットスーツや水中眼鏡などの準備をし、すぐそこに泊めてある船に乗り込みました。
沖合いに行くのかと思っていたのですが結構すぐ近くで、シェラトンからすぐ見える所でした。現地に着くと英語でいろいろと説明された後にナイトシュノーケリングの準備となります。後で知ったのですが、シェラトンの前はマンタが見える有名なスポットで、シェラトンもマンタが見えるホテルで有名との事です。
船の近くには手でつかまることができる設備が浮いており、そこまでヌードルと呼ばれる棒状の浮き具で泳いでいきます。(ライフジャケットも必要な人には貸してくれます。)
ちなみに船の中央に海に繋がる階段があり、そこを下って海に入ります。
5歳の息子は暗い海と深い海が初めてだったのでかなり怖がっていましたが、一応マンタを目視できました。(すぐにあがってしまいましたが)その他の魚は船上から見て喜んでました。
この日はマンタが結構来ており、しかもすぐ目の前まで接近してきてかなりの迫力でした。マンタは人を攻撃しないし、あごも無いので噛めないといった説明をされていたにもかかわらず、大人でもちょっとビビるかもしれません(笑)
ちなみにマンタは触ってはいけませんと散々言われますが、英語で言われますので説明は良く聞いた方が良いです。またマンタを見る際は足も下にブラブラするのでなく、体が水平になるようにしないといけません。英語でFLAT! FLAT!と言われていたのですが、気が付くまで少し時間がかかってしまいました...
また、マンタ以外にも魚がおり、船の近くはある程度自由にシュノーケリングもして良いようなので、ナイトシュノーケリングをやった事がない方やマンタを見たこと無い方には結構おすすめです。
ちなみに着替える所はなかったので水着を着て行って、帰りは車で着替えました。ちかくにトイレがあるのでそこも使えるのかもしれませんが、未確認です。
持っていった方が良いものとしては、水中で動画撮影できるカメラ、防水懐中電灯、防寒着ですね。
あと、私は船酔いする体質なので、予想通り船上では飲食できませんでした。船酔いしない人はスナックやホットドリンクでゆっ
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/10/02 |
Reviewed by: 松本
I participated with my spouse and our 5-year-old son on September 28, 2010. Other participants included two couples from the US and a mother-daughter pair, as well as one couple from Switzerland. For our group, the check-in location was at Honokohau Marina, which we reached by rental car. Honokohau Marina is easy to find, but for first-timers or those who may have difficulty asking for directions in English, it might be helpful to check out the map at http://bit.ly/a3TsIp in addition to a regular map.
Our guides were Colin and Shane, and everything was in English without a Japanese guidebook. Colin handled the steering and provided various explanations, and he talked quite a bit. There may be times when explanations are difficult at a casual conversation level. We didn’t mind the details, so we enjoyed his talk quite a lot.
As for the tour, since it involves nature, there are no guarantees on what you will see, but I think it’s highly recommended for those who, like us, only know the seas of Japan. Although we didn’t see whales, turtles, mantas, or sharks like others did, the experience of riding on a high-speed boat was fun, and it was wonderful to experience the difference in colors between the coastal waters and the open sea.
During snorkeling, they provided life jackets for everyone who couldn’t swim, and they lent a boogie board with a viewing window to the children (we were the only ones with a child). My 5-year-old son was initially scared in the deep water, but after getting used to it with the life jacket and boogie board, he was thrilled to see the fish underwater. After a while, he wanted to return to the boat, so I asked if it was okay for me to snorkel while leaving him on the boat, and they kindly agreed, taking care of him. Although my son doesn’t understand English, he got along well with Shane.
As we parents started snorkeling, Colin pointed out that there were dolphins over there. When we swam over, we initially only saw the dorsal fins on the surface, but after searching for a while without giving up, we encountered dolphins swimming underwater and were able to swim with them. My waterproof Full HD Xacti camera was a great help here, and I was able to capture fantastic footage of the dolphins underwater, creating wonderful memories.
For lunch, we had sandwiches, snacks, and drinks while chatting on the boat. For those who get seasick, this...
2010/09/28に夫婦と5歳の息子で参加しました。その他の参加者はUSからご夫婦2組と母娘1組、スイスからご夫婦1組でした。うちの時はチェックイン場所がホノコハウ・マリーナでレンタカーで現地まで行きました。ホノコハウ・マリーナは簡単にたどり着けますが、初めての方や英語で場所を聞くのが難しい方は、通常の地図に加えて http://bit.ly/a3TsIp も見ておいた方が良いかもしれません。
今回のガイドはColinさん & Shaneさん、全て英語で日本語ガイドブックもありませんでした。Colinさんが操縦といろいろな説明をし、結構しゃべりまくりでした。日常会話レベルだと説明が難しい時もあるかもしれません。うちは細かい事は気にしないので彼のトークも結構楽しみました。
ツアーですが自然を相手にしているので何が見れるという保障は無いのですが、私たちのように日本の海しか知らない方にはかなりお勧めだと思います。実際に他の方が見れたようなクジラ、カメ、マンタ、サメは見れませんでしたが、高速ボート体験自体が面白いですし、海岸近辺と沖合いの海の色の違いを経験できるのでとてもすばらしいです。
シュノーケリングの際、泳げない人全員にはライフジャケットを貸してくれ、子供にはのぞき窓付きのビート板を貸してくれました(子供はうちだけでしたが)。5歳の息子も深い所で最初は怖がっていましたが、ライフジャケットとビート板で少し慣れると、海中の魚を見て凄く喜んでいました。しばらくして息子はボートに戻りたいというのでボートにあがらせて貰ったのですが、息子を残してシュノーケリングして良いか聞くとTotallyと快く引き受け、息子の面倒も見てくれました。息子は英語がわかりませんがShaneさんと仲良くなってました。
親だけシュノーケリングを始めたところ、イルカがあっちにいるよとColinさんが教えてくれたので、そちらに泳いでいくと最初は水面の背びれしかみれなかったのですが、諦めずにしばらく探していると水中で泳いでいるイルカと遭遇し、一緒に泳げました。ここでは防水FullHDのXactiが大活躍で、水中のイルカ映像もバッチリ撮影できとても良い思い出になりました。
ランチではサンドイッチ、スナック、ドリンクが出てボートの上でお話をしながら頂く感じです。船酔いする人にはこの
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/02 |
Reviewed by: eigo
As soon as we left the harbor, the boat accelerated rapidly, providing an exhilarating thrill. The power was incredible, and I gripped the rope tightly. Along the way, we encountered dolphins, running alongside dozens of them, which was very mystical. While scuba diving, we were greeted by various fish. I lost track of time and had so much fun. When I stay on the Big Island again, I definitely want to go back, bringing my nephews and nieces with me.
港を出ると一気にボートのスピードが加速して、スリル満点。すごい迫力でロープを持つ手に力が入りました。途中ドルフィンに遭遇。数十頭と並走とても神秘てきでした。スキューバでは、いろいろな魚がお出迎え。時間を忘れて楽しめました。またハワイ島に滞在する時は、絶対行きたいです。甥,姪を連れて。
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/30 |
Reviewed by: A.S.
Riding a kayak was exciting for me, especially since I haven't had much experience with boats in Japan. It felt more like being on a board floating on the sea (though it was stable), which was a strange sensation. At first, I struggled with bumping into others and not being able to move forward smoothly, but as time passed, I was able to pick up speed.
The sea was very clear and beautiful. Paddling through it on a sea kayak felt like returning to nature, as if I had become one with it, and it was incredibly refreshing.
I was a bit nervous about the caves at first, but they were cool and interesting. Next time, I want to explore a larger cave with a kayak! ^^
カヤックに乗るのはもちろん、日本でもあまりボートとか乗ったことがないので、ドキドキでした。カヤックはボートというより、海の上に浮いている板に乗っているような感覚で(とはいえ、安定はしていましたが)、不思議な感覚でした。最初は他の人にぶつかったり、うまく前に進めなかったりと悪戦苦闘しましたが、時間が経つにつれ、スピードを上げることも出来ました。
海がとても澄んでいてきれいでした。その海をシーカヤックに乗って進むと、自然に帰ったような、自然と一体となったような、何ともいえず気持ちがよかったです。
洞窟も最初はちょっとドキドキしましたが、ちょっとひんやりして面白かったです。今度はもっと本格的な巨大洞窟をカヤックで探検してみたいです^^
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/30 |
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