Reviewed by: Tom and Holly
Disappointing. Few manta rays far away.
Arms were aching outstretched hanging onto raft. Crew was not very friendly. Snacks were unavailable and drinking water not there. Had to ask for a cup of water 2 or 3 times.
Regretable experience. Let down.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/20 |
Reviewed by: かっちやん
Paddling the kayak was tiring, but I appreciated the assistance with the towing. I wish there had been cave exploration and other activities!
カヤックのパドリングが、疲れましたが、曳航していただき助かりました
洞窟探検等が無かったので、やってほしかったです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/24 |
Reviewed by: やっさ
I encountered a family of bottlenose dolphins, which are not commonly seen in Hawaii—only about once in twenty times! The guides took plenty of time to ensure everyone could definitely see them. I was with an elderly couple who didn’t have the stamina to swim, but the guide helped pull them along to see the dolphins. This is definitely a tour I want to repeat when I go back to Hawaii!
ハワイで通常見られるイルカではなく、20回に1回ぐらいしか見られないハンドウイルカの家族にあえました!!
全員が確実に見れるように時間もたっぷりかけてくれました。
泳ぐ体力がないご高齢の夫婦と一緒でしたが、ガイドの方が引っ張ってイルカを見せてあげていました。
またハワイに行ったら絶対にリピートしたいツアーです!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/21 |
Reviewed by: KATSU
The weather was not great, feeling cloudy with occasional light rain, but I enjoyed it. There were a few too many people, so there was some waiting time, but it was a good experience.
天気がいまいちで、曇りときどき小雨がぱらつく感じでしたが、楽しめました。人数がちょっと多かったので待ち時間はありましたが、いい体験でした。
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| Packages: | 高さ365メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/06 |
Reviewed by: あみるった
I thought I would only be able to see the dolphins from a distance, but I was able to see them quite closely! I appreciated that the guide positioned himself in places where the dolphins were likely to come. He was also a friendly person.
The dolphins swam quite fast, and I felt like I was swimming more than just leisurely snorkeling. (laughs) My husband and I were used to snorkeling and good swimmers, so we could keep up, but others who participated seemed quite exhausted. Well, it's to be expected since they are wild.
I was satisfied because meeting the dolphins was the main goal, but considering the price, I felt the time was a bit short, so I would rate it minus one star. We probably spent about 45 minutes in the water, and we wrapped up shortly after 10 AM.
I fully understand that we shouldn't have long interactions with wild dolphins, but if there are areas nearby with coral and fish, I think it would be appropriate to include snorkeling there for the price.
もっと遠くからしか見えないと思っていましたが、なかなかの距離でイルカちゃんが見えました!
ガイドさんがイルカちゃんが来そうなところに先回りしてくれるのが有り難かったです。ガイドさんも気さくな方でした。
イルカちゃんは泳ぐのが結構早く、ゆっくりシュノーケリングというよりは随分水泳させられた気はします。笑
私達夫婦はシュノーケリングに慣れていたのと、泳ぐのも得意だったのでついていけましたが、一緒に参加されていた方は相当疲労困憊していました。。
野生なので、仕方ないですけどね。。
イルカちゃんに会うのが目的だったので満足していますが、お値段を考えると時間が短かったかな〜と思いマイナス1です。たぶん潜ったのは45分くらいかな?午前10時すぎには解散となりました。
野生イルカに長い時間接触すべきではないというのは重々理解していますが、近隣にサンゴやお魚がいるようなところがあれば、そこでのシュノーケリングもできると、お値段に相応かなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/02 |
Reviewed by: 埼玉のオカメ
We moved to the meeting point by rental car. There was no parking, so we had to park on the street. We were the only Japanese people there, and there seemed to be many elderly white people. I had heard there were two snorkeling points, but there was only one at Captain Cook, which was a bit disappointing. The staff were energetic and cheerful, and since the explanations were only in English, I couldn't understand anything, but they were very kind and friendly, which made me feel completely at ease. I didn't have high expectations for the meal since it was on the boat (sorry), but it turned out to be very delicious. The hamburgers had unlimited toppings, so I piled on as much as I wanted without hesitation. There were drinks available, but they were just okay. On the way back, we encountered a family of whales, and they kindly stopped the boat so we could observe them closely.
レンタカーで集合場所まで移動。駐車場がないので路駐になりました。日本人は私達だけ。白人のお年寄りが多い印象でした。2か所と聞いていたシュノーケルポイントはキャプテンクック1か所だけで、少し物足りなかったです。スタッフさんは元気で明るく、説明は英語だけでしたから全く理解はできませんでしたがとても優しくフレンドリーで感じが良くて、不安になることは一つもありませんでした。食事は船上ということもあり期待をしていなかったのですが(ごめんなさい)、これがとても美味しかった。ハンバーガーは自分で好きなだけトッピングできたので遠慮なくたくさん乗せました。飲み物はありますがいまいち。帰りにクジラの家族に遭遇し、わざわざ船を止めてくれたのでゆっくり見学できました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/05 |
Reviewed by: はらはら
My first time on the Big Island. When I think of the Big Island, I think of the night views and stargazing at Mauna Kea, so I decided to join the tour.
The actual tour was truly fulfilling, and the scenery at Mauna Kea as it transitioned from sunset to night was amazing. Additionally, the guide took a lot of photos, creating wonderful memories.
To prevent altitude sickness, we were encouraged to drink water during the bus ride, and music was played to help keep us awake, which showed great consideration.
I would definitely recommend this to everyone!
はじめてのハワイ島。ハワイ島といえば、マウナケア山での夜景や星空観測だと思っていたので参加しました。
実際のツアーは本当に充実していて、夕焼け時から夜にかわるマウナケアでの景色が素晴らしかったです。また、ガイドさんが写真をたくさん撮ってくれ、とても良い思い出ができました^^
高山病にならないように、バスでの移動中に水を飲んだり眠らないようにするために音楽をかけていただいたりと、とても気づかいの感じられるツアーでした!
皆さんにおススメできると思います!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(~2020年03月31日) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/31 |
Reviewed by: ヨコタカ
The show featuring the ethnic dances of the South Pacific was impressive. The buffet and all-you-can-drink options were just okay. However, I had heard it would end at 20:30, so I called for a ride at that time, but it actually finished just after 19:30, nearly an hour early.
ショーは南太平洋の民族舞踊が見ごたえありました。
ビュッフェと飲み放題はまぁまぁ。
ただ20:30と聞き帰りの車をその時間に呼んでいましたが、終了はなんと19:30すぎ。1時間近く早く終わってしまいました。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/03 |
Reviewed by: こもさん
I experienced night marine sports for the first time. On the first attempt, we went out from the bay to the open sea, but the waves were high, so we had to turn back. Since there was availability the next day, I made a reservation on the spot.
The second time, the weather was good, and we set out safely. I had heard it could be cold, so I paid an extra fee to wear a wetsuit, which kept me warm until we reached the boat's anchoring point. While the other foreigners were in regular swimsuits, I personally felt it was a good decision to rent one.
After arriving at the anchoring point, we got off the boat and floated in the sea while the instructor pulled a float (something like two surfboards connected) to a spot where we could see manta rays. After waiting for a while, a manta ray appeared right in front of us and showed us its acrobatic flips. Illuminated by the blue light used to attract plankton in the dark night sea, the manta ray was incredibly beautiful and refreshing to behold (perhaps because I'm a beginner in marine sports).
The starry sky on the return boat ride was also lovely. The only slight disappointment was that the hot chocolate was very delicious, but the portion was small, so I couldn't have a second serving. I will definitely participate again next time.
夜のマリンスポーツを始めて体験しました。
1回目は湾から外海に出たものの波が高く引き返すことに。翌日に空きがあったのでその場で再予約してもらいました。
2回目は天気もよく無事に出向。寒い可能性もあると聞いていたため追加料金を払いウェットスーツを着ていたため船の停泊ポイント到着まで寒くなかったです。周りの外国人は普通の水着でしたが個人的には借りてよかったな。
船の停泊ポイント到着後、船から降り海の中でプカプカ浮きながらマンタがよく見えそうなポイントまでイントラクターが浮き輪?(サーフボードを2つくっつけたもののようなモノ)を引っ張って移動。しばらく待っているとマンタがわれわれの目の前に登場し宙返りする姿を見せてくれました。暗い夜の海の中、プランクトンを集めるための青いライトに照らされるマンタはとても美しく心が洗われました。(マリンスポーツ初心者だからでしょうか)
帰りの船から見る星空も素敵でした。
ちょっと残念なのはホットチョコレートがとっても美味しいのですが、量がすくないためお代わりができなかったことですかね。
次回も参加させて頂きます。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Manta University.
I completely understand the feeling of being refreshed!
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
心が洗われるという感じ、、とっても分かります!
ぜひまたハワイへお越しの際はご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎なしプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/18 |
Reviewed by: しげお
The instructor team was very friendly, and I was able to enjoy the activities. It's a shame that the waves were high and we couldn't enter the cave, but I would like to try again if I have the opportunity.
インストラクターのチームがとてもフレンドリーでアクティビティを楽しむことが出来ました。
波が高くて洞窟内には入れなかったのが残念ですが、また機会があれば挑戦したいです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Lesley
I was really excited about the adventure because I won’t scuba dive but I was able to see the beautiful scenery at the bottom of the ocean.
Kay was an amazing tour guide. She was so informed and kept us engaged in the whole activity.
This was worth every penny I recommend it.
Mahalo for taking the time to write a review, Lesley. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it worth every penny. Aloha!
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/02 |
Reviewed by: UUU
On the morning of the same day, I went on a dolphin tour, but surprisingly, I couldn't encounter any dolphins (I did meet them during a revenge swim), which was nerve-wracking. However, I did get to see manta rays! They were flipping in the air at close range, and it was truly moving.
That said, the night sea is indeed cold, so warm clothing is necessary. I'm extremely sensitive to the cold, so I wore my own thin semi-dry suit and a borrowed wetsuit on top, which kept me comfortable throughout. However, many others looked quite cold.
The hot chocolate that our guide, Tamae, served as a complimentary treat was one of the best I've ever had in my life. I wonder how she makes it!
同日の朝にイルカツアーにいったらまさかのイルカ遭遇できずで(リベンジスイムで会えましたが)ドキドキでしたが、マンタには出会えました!至近距離で何匹も宙返りしてくれて感動ものでした。
ただ、やっぱり夜の海は寒いので防寒は必要です。自分は極度の寒がりなので自前の薄いセミドライスーツを着てその上に借りたウェットを着ていたので終始快適に過ごせましたが、寒そうな方が多かったです。
ガイドのたまえさんがサービスで振る舞ってくれたホットチョコレートが今までの人生で一番くらいのレベルで美味しかったです。あれはどうやってつくるんだろう~。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in the Manta University.
Even in the summer season, it can get cold during the night tour, so please take measures to keep warm!
We hope you will join us again if the opportunity arises.
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
夜のツアー、夏の季節でも寒くなる日もありますので、防寒対策はお願いします!
ぜひまた機会がございましたらご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/05 |
Reviewed by: h.i
A one-hour cruise to the snorkeling point. If you get seasick, be sure to take precautions! The food, location, and the crew's coolness were all top-notch! We even got to meet dolphins at the end! If you're going snorkeling, I think it's better to go to beaches like Honaunau or Kahalu'u.
シュノーケリングポイントまで1時間のクルージング。船酔いする方は必ず対策を!
食事、ロケーション、クルーのカッコ良さは最高!
最後にイルカとも会えた!
シュノーケリングだったら、ホナウナウ、カハルウ等のビーチに行った方が良いと思う。
Thank you for using our company, VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling tour.
We hope you had a great time encountering the dolphins.
We would be delighted if you choose VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度は弊社VELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
シュノーケリングツアーをお楽しみいただけたとのこと、大変うれしく思っております。
イルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、お楽しみいただけたでしょうか。
次回のご旅行もVELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/29 |
Reviewed by: ma.
Although we ended up stargazing at an alternative location, we were able to enjoy it thoroughly. I hope to gaze at the stars from the summit of Mauna Kea again someday...
Also, the guide's explanations were very clear, and I was particularly impressed by their comment that "constellations are imagination."
代替地での星空観測になりましたが、充分に楽しむことができました。
いつかまた、マウナケア山頂から星空を眺めることができますように。。。
あと、ガイドの方の説明がとても解かりやすく、「星座は想像力」と話されていたのが印象に残っています。
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| Packages: | 代案プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/18 |
Reviewed by: けいきち
This was my second time parasailing in Hawaii, and the two support staff were very nice, which was great. My mother was doing it for the first time, and although she was quite nervous, it seems she was able to enjoy the feeling of flying high in the sky. I think it's good that my 80-year-old father and 76-year-old mother can enjoy this activity without worrying about their ages.
ハワイ島パラセイリングは2回目でしたが、サポートの2人も感じが良くて良かったです。 母は初めてだったのですが、なかなか緊張はしていたものの、
空高く自分が飛んでいる状態を楽しめたようです。
80の父に、76の母と年齢をかまわず楽しめるので良いかと思います。
5つ星をありがとうございます!良い体験をされたと聞いてとても嬉しいです。またお会いできることを楽しみにしています!
Thank you for the 5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had a good experience. We hope to see you again soon!
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| Packages: | 高さ365メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/26 |
Reviewed by: big island tour
The tour was nice and Big Island is beautiful, but our tour guide gave an extensive history of Big Island which felt removed and disconnected from what we were seeing. The guide was asked multiple times from other people on the tour about things they had noticed during the tour but the guide was stuck on the historical narrative and refused to talk about "politics", yet the questions being asked were quite simple and relevant to what we were seeing. He was very knowledgeable but it made for a very tiring and boring ride. It would be great if he could break up the historical narrative with some more present-day information about Big Island.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Amy
This was an amazing experience. We had the boat all to ourselves and the sunset cruise was unforgettable. The manta rays were so beautiful and you got so close to them! Worth the money and I’d go 1000 times again.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/29 |
Reviewed by: ゆかりん
Mike's guidance was excellent. I was very satisfied with the wild dolphins and snorkeling. By chance, we also had the boat to ourselves, which made for great memories. I want to go to the Big Island of Hawaii again.
マイクさんのガイド最高でした。野生のイルカ、シュノーケル大満足でした。たまたまボートも貸し切りになり、良い思い出になりました。またハワイ島行きたいです
マハロ・ヌイ(大変ありがとうございます)5つ星のレビューとビッグアイランドへのご訪問にご参加いただき、感謝いたします!滞在の残りも楽しんでいただけたことを願っています!
Mahalo nui for the 5 star review and joining us on your visit to the Big Island! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay!
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| Packages: | Wi-Fi無料特典付き!8:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Yuta
We participated as a pair. On the day of the event, we were guided by Daisuke and Ray.
We had four tries and were able to see many more dolphins than we expected, with some coming just a few meters away, which was truly moving! My companion couldn't swim, but they lent us a flotation device and helped pull us to a spot where we could see the dolphins, showing great care. Thanks to them, my companion was able to snorkel for the first time during this trip, and we are very grateful. Although my companion was initially scared, they felt reassured and able to participate thanks to the support from both of them. We would love to join again!
2名で参加しました。当日はDaisukeさん、Rayさんに案内していただきました。
計4回のトライで期待以上に沢山のイルカに会え、数メートル先に来てくれるイルカもおり、感動しました!
連れが泳げなかったのですが、浮棒を貸してくださり、イルカの見えるポイントに引っ張って連れて行ってくれたりと気にかけていただき今回の旅を通して唯一シュノーケリングすることができ大変感謝しています。最初は怖かったそうですが、お二人のサポートに安心して参加できたそうです。また参加したいです!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/24 |
Reviewed by: nonohana
We participated as a couple at the end of October. Once on board, we started with breakfast. The muffins and other simple offerings were all delicious, and there was a good selection of coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
The snorkeling itself was beautiful with plenty of fish, but compared to the remote islands of Okinawa, it was a bit disappointing. After snorkeling, lunch was also delicious and enjoyable.
Later, we got to see dolphins swimming alongside the boat, jumping multiple times, and then we had another snorkeling session. It was a fun-filled experience, and if we have the chance, we would love to participate again.
10月末に夫婦で参加しました。
乗船すると、まずは朝ごはん。シンプルながら用意されたマフィンなどはどれも美味しくコーヒー紅茶やソフトドリンクも充実してます。
シュノーケル自体は、魚がいっぱいで綺麗でしたがまあそれは、沖縄離島とかに比べちゃうと少し残念かな?
シュノーケルのあと、お昼も美味しかったし楽しかったです。
その後はイルカが船と併走して何度も何度もジャンプしたりするのを見られ、再びシュノーケルタイム。
盛りだくさんで楽しかったので、また行く事があれば参加したいです。
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope you'll come again.
Mahalo and hope to see you soon,
Sea Paradise
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope you'll come again.
Mahalo and hope to Sea you soon,
Sea Paradise
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| Packages: | 08:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/31 |
Reviewed by: bombon
It's natural, so there's nothing we can do about it, but even though we floated for 40 to 50 minutes, we only got to see them for a few seconds. The guide, Sean, said, "Did you see them? There were two, right? That's great!" but the truth is, there wasn't even time to take a photo. Plus, they were small. Is there a season when you can see large mantas or multiple mantas? In any case, it didn't feel like we really saw them. I was disappointed because I had the image of the whale sharks I saw in the Philippines in mind.
自然モノですから仕方ないのですが、40〜50分は浮かんでいたのに見れたのはほんの数秒でした。ガイドのショーンは「見れた? 二枚居たでしょ? 良かったね」と言っていたけれど、実際のところ写真を撮る暇もなかった。しかも小さい。大きなマンタ、はたまた何枚ものマンタを見れるシーズンがあるのでしょうか? いずれにせよ、見た感は無かった。フィリピンで見たジンベイザメのイメージがあったので、残念でした。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in the Manta University.
Since this is a tour with wild animals, the conditions vary every day.
We would be grateful if you could join us again when you come to Hawaii.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
野生の生き物とのツアーの為、コンディションは毎日異なってしまいます、
またハワイへお越しの際はご参加いただけましたら幸いです。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎なしプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/21 |
Reviewed by: MIYAKE こむぎ
We participated as a family. The manta rays appeared right away, but they were a bit far away, so I thought, "Well, this is how it goes." However, as time passed, more and more came—five in total! (I hear manta rays are counted one by one.) They approached with their mouths open, almost as if I could be swallowed! It was incredibly moving!
What I regret the most is not having photos from that moment. I really hope there are rental options available for use on the day. If you're participating, it's definitely better to bring your own! You’ll be able to take some amazing pictures.
Thank you so much to all the staff. Mahalo!!
家族で参加しました。マンタはすぐ現れましたが、少し離れた所だったので、まあ、こんなもんかと思っていましたが、そのあと時間がたつにつれて、来るは 来るは5匹も出現!(マンタは1枚2枚と数えるそうですね)
口を開けて、近ずいてきて飲み込まれそうなほど!! 大感激でした!!
心残りは、そのときの写真がないことです。ぜひ、レンタルでも当日使用できるものがあるといいなと思いました。参加する方は、ぜったい持っていくほうが良いですよ! ものすごい写真が撮れることでしょう。
スタッフの皆様、本当に有難うございました。マハロ!!
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Manta University!
It was lucky to see so many mantas up close!
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
たくさんのマンタを至近距離で観れたのはラッキー!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加ください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Ulrika
Great to have the transportation ready in advance.Easy to book. Easy to spot on airport. Cheap.Professional driver.
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| Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Ulrika
Great to have the transportation ready in advance.Easy to book. Cheap. Easy to get in contact for changing time for pickup. Professional driver.
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| Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
Reviewed by: TDD
The waves were really strong, and I got seasick. It's a shame I couldn't swim with the dolphins even though I encountered them. It was great that I could get on the boat with a wheelchair. I wasn't sure where the barbecue lunch was held.
波が凄く酔ってしまいました
イルカと遭遇できたのに一緒に泳げなかったのが残念でした。車椅子でも船に乗る事が出来たのは良かったです。バーベキューランチは何処で行って頂けていたのか?分かりませんでした。
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| Packages: | 割引特典付き!通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
Reviewed by: mioちゃん
The night sea is a bit scary, but I was able to see manta rays up close! They seemed smaller than I expected. I think it was along the coast near the airport. Mantas around Keauhou might be larger. However, it was a wonderful experience to see their bellies and mouths so clearly! The staff is friendly, but there is only one Japanese guide for the mixed tour with foreigners. Be careful after coming out of the water, as it gets cold! It's better to have a bath towel or something to wear.
夜の海はちょっと怖いけど、至近距離でマンタ見れました!思ってたよりマンタのサイズが小さいかな?空港から近い沿岸だったと思います。ケアウホウ付近のほうがマンタが大きいのかもしれないですね。でもお腹も口の中も丸見えで素晴らしい体験でした!
スタッフが親切ですが日本語ガイドさんは一人で外国人と混合ツアーです。海から上がったあとは寒いので要注意!バスタオル、羽織るものがあった方がいいです。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Manta University!
We hope you will join us again when you come to Hawaii.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/17 |
Reviewed by: ちゃぱぱね
I was so excited for my first tour swimming with dolphins! However, I’m not a great swimmer and hadn’t swum in about ten years, so I was a bit nervous wondering if I would be okay. But there was absolutely no problem at all.
Lucky for us, a large pod of dolphins came by multiple times, and I lost count of how many dives we did. Interestingly, no other boats were out that day, so it felt like we had Aloha Tours all to ourselves.
When we got really close to the dolphins, they didn’t seem to avoid us at all and showed such curious expressions; they were so cute! I was moved by the sight of dolphins playing with each other, a mother and her baby swimming together, their adorable sounds, and the beautiful bubbles created by their breathing sparkling through the curtain of light. It was a wonderful experience to be in such a beautiful, mysterious world, and the time spent with them became a cherished memory.
Also, Daisuke's bubble ring diving performance was amazing; he looked just like a dolphin! Lei was always cracking jokes, which kept the atmosphere lively and made it so much fun! Thank you so much for allowing us to meet the dolphins!!
初めてイルカと一緒に泳ぐツアーにワクワク!しかし泳ぎは得意じゃないし、もう10年位は泳いでいなかったので(いきなり大丈夫か?)とドキドキでしたが全く問題なかったです。
ラッキーなことに何度もイルカの大群がやって来て何度ダイブしたか分からなくなる程でした。またこの日は何故か他の船が一隻も出港しておらず、アロハツアーズ貸切状態でした。
イルカ達と大接近した時も私達を避ける様子もなく、興味ありげな表情を見せてとても可愛かったです。イルカ同士がじゃれ合っている様子や親子で泳ぐ姿、可愛い鳴き声、そしてイルカの呼吸でできた美しい泡が、光のカーテンの中をキラキラと流れていく光景に感動しました。美しい神秘の世界にお邪魔させて頂き、共に過ごせた一時が幸せでとても良い思い出になりました。
また、ダイスケさんのバブルリング潜りのパフォーマンスも素晴らしく、まるでイルカのようでしたヨ!レイさんもジョークを飛ばして船上では常に盛り上がりとても楽しかったです!イルカちゃん達に会わせて頂き、本当にありがとうございました!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/24 |
Reviewed by: かえでの まま
It takes about 50 minutes by car from the hotel to the office, and then another 5 minutes by car to the harbor, so it was a bit nerve-wracking for us as it was our first time driving a rental car on the Big Island. The staff were all friendly, but there was no explanation after renting the GoPro, and we almost missed receiving our cards before disembarking. However, we enjoyed the two snorkeling sessions and the encounter with dolphins during sailing.
ホテルから車で50分程かかる事務所からハーバーまで更に車で5分かかるので、初めてハワイ島でレンタカーを運転する私達にはちょっと時間的にハラハラな集合でした。
スタッフの皆さんは気さくな方たちばかりでしたが、GoProをレンタルした後の説明がなく危うくカードを受け取れず下船するところでした。
でも2回のシュノーケルやセーリング中のイルカとの出会いは楽しめました。
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope you'll come again.
Mahalo and hope to see you soon,
Sea Paradise
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope you'll come again.
Mahalo and hope to Sea you soon,
Sea Paradise
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| Packages: | 08:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/31 |
Reviewed by: やまっこ
I participated with my 4.5-year-old child, and they provided us with kids' masks and boards with viewing windows, which allowed my daughter to enjoy herself.
There was a decent variety and number of fish, and although the visibility was okay, I appreciated that we weren't trying to catch fish with sausages. The slide and diving board required just the right amount of courage, which was great. The restrooms on the boat were also clean.
The speed of speaking in English was fast, but they provided important information on a paper written in Japanese, so I felt there were no issues at all. (My language skills are at a level where I can manage basic conversations in English.)
We received plenty of snacks and fruits, the timing was just right, and dolphins swam alongside us on the way back, so I think the affordable afternoon plan was a good choice.
4歳半の子どもと参加しましたが、キッズ用マスクや、覗き窓つきボードを貸していただき、娘も楽しむことができました。
そこそこの種類と数の魚、透明度でしたが、ソーセージで魚集めるようなこともしていなかったので、好感がもてました。
滑り台や飛び込み台は、ほどよい勇気が必要なレベルで良かったです。
船内のトイレも清潔でした。
英語を喋るスピードは早いですが、重要事項は日本語で書いた紙を渡してくれますので、全く問題ないと感じました。(私の語学力は、軽く英会話ができる程度です)
スナックやフルーツも沢山頂け、時間も適当、イルカも帰りに並走してくれたので、値段が安い午後プランで良かったかなと思います。
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| Packages: | 14:00出港(シュノーケル1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/19 |
Reviewed by: chanmura
Wetsuits are available for $10 cash or credit payment. The boat moves quite fast, so if you're not confident, it's better to refrain from participating. At first, entering the water can be dark and a bit eerie. Mantas come in response to the lights. I think it's dangerous for people who aren't very accustomed to the sea, like dolphins. Mantas swim gracefully, so I recommend capturing videos.
ウエットスーツは10ドル現金かクレジット支払い
。舟移動結構飛ばしますので得意でない方は止めておいた方が無難です。入水初めは暗くて少し不気味。ライトに反応してマンタがやってくる
イルカもそうだがあんまり海に慣れていない人は危ないと思う。
マンタは優雅に泳ぐので動画おすすめ
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Manta University.
We would be grateful if you could join us again when you come to Hawaii.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございます。
また、ハワイへお越しの際はご参加いただけましたら幸いです。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎なしプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/26 |
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Aloha,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so sorry to hear your experience was less than stellar. We truly love sharing the beauty of Hawaii with guests and hate to hear when we don't live up to expectations. We would love to hear more about your experience and how we could've improved.
Mahalo,
Jamie Van Pham- Forth
General Manager
Sea Paradise Inc.
78-6831 Alii Drive Ste. 144
Kailua Kona.HI 96740
P. 808.322.2500