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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Knowledgeable and interesting

Reviewed by: Marco and Nancy

The tour was very interesting and Arthur our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the region. He answered all of our questions about the local environment as well as the history of the Hawaiian people.

It was cold at the summit and a sweatshirt should be worn if you cannot handle the cold even with the atlantic parka and gloves that is supplied.

The stargazing spot was incredibly clear and we could see hundreds of stars. We were also able to spot Venus, Jupiter, and several star systems through the telescopes provided.

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Posted on: 2018/05/11
Activity Date: 2018/05/07

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック(ロイヤルコナリゾート内)<月・火・水・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>

Rainy day measures 雨天対策

Reviewed by: 元海軍軍人大鑑少佐

This is my second time here, but unfortunately, it started to rain. I had high hopes for the show. I was disappointed by the rain. It would be necessary to prepare a large tent (like at a festival in Germany).

これも2度目ですが、あいにく雨が降って来てしまいました
ショーを期待していた気持ちは大でした。
あの雨にはガッカリしました。大きなテントを準備する(ドイツの
お祭りのように)とかの必要あり。

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Posted on: 2018/05/08
Activity Date: 2018/04/11

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 was not favorable. 天気に恵まれず。

Reviewed by: K.Hira

The sunset from the summit was covered by clouds, so I couldn't see it well. I was hoping for a sky full of stars, but the clouds got in the way, and I couldn't see them properly. However, I was able to see the Southern Cross. It's a shame that the weather wasn't favorable.

山頂からの夕日は雲に覆われ十分にみることができませんでした。
満天の星空を期待していましたが雲が邪魔をして十分には見れませんでした。
ただ南十字星をみることができました。
天候に恵まれず、残念。

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Posted on: 2018/05/08
Activity Date: 2018/05/03

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

Over 30 dolphins! Kealakekua Bay is beautiful! It's an English tour, but the words are simple! Captain Dave, thank you very much! イルカ30匹以上!ケアラケクア湾もキレイ!英語ツアーだけど単語は簡単!Captain Dave、Mahalo nui loa!

Reviewed by: こさみ

I had the boat take me ahead of where the dolphins were coming, jumped into the sea holding onto a noodle float, swam at full speed to see the dolphins, got back on the boat, and repeated this seven times (laughs). It was quite a workout for someone like me who doesn't exercise at all, but I was really glad to participate as I watched the dolphins swimming close enough to touch and saw a group of over 30 dolphins (I counted, laughs) swimming leisurely in a slightly deeper area. Although Kealakekua Bay wasn't as blue due to the clouds, the water was clear and filled with colorful fish, making it very beautiful. I thought I would need to give a tip, and sure enough, they politely said, "If you were satisfied, please consider a tip." We handed over $50 for the two of us, which felt sufficient. The tour cost $170 per person, so with the tip, it comes to over 20,000 yen per person, but considering they provided the boat, determined the direction of the dolphins, and let us enter the water at the right timing, as well as took us to another snorkeling spot, I think it's a reasonable amount.

On the way back from Kealakekua Bay to the initial meeting point at Keauhou Bay, they showed us the dolphins from the boat again, and we were able to see them jump out of the water and spin twice!!! Since they are wild animals, we might not see them every time, but with 30 dolphins present this time, it's unlikely to have zero dolphins.

I was a bit anxious about the English tour, but when they first asked, "Can you speak English?" I replied, "A little," so they didn't say anything too complicated (laughs). When they helped me get back on the boat, they asked, "Very good, yeah?" and said, "Dolphins come this way, go!" There were instructions at Kealakekua Bay to avoid landing on the shore, but all of it was in simple English. I could understand but couldn't speak, so I just expressed my enjoyment by saying things like "Woo!" when I saw the dolphins (laughs).

Additionally, there were many other boats from different companies in the sea, and we helped each other by sharing the locations of the dolphins. When I was swimming freestyle, a Japanese guide from another tour told me, "It's better to kick your legs!" which was very cooperative and nice. The only downside is that there is no pickup service, but if you stay at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, you can walk to the meeting point.

I had such a great experience that I ended up writing a lot, but I highly recommend it, so definitely consider participating!!!

イルカが来るほうにボートで先回りしてもらって海に飛び込み、ヌードルという浮き具を握りしめて全速力で泳いでイルカを見て、ボートに上がってまた先回り、を繰り返すこと7回(笑)普段全く運動をしない身には堪えましたが、触れられそうな距離を泳いでいくイルカを見たり、ちょっと深いところを30匹以上(数えた(笑))のイルカの群れがゆったり泳いでいく様子を見たりして、参加して本当に良かったと息切れしながら思っていました。ケアラケクア湾も、曇っていたので青い海という感じではありませんでしたが、水が透明で色とりどりの魚がたくさんいて、とてもキレイでした。チップ渡すだろうなと思っていたらやはり「もし満足してもらえたならチップを。」と丁寧に言われたので、2人で50ドルお渡ししたら十分な感じでした。ツアー代が1人170ドルなのでチップを入れると1人2万円以上ですが、ボート出して、イルカが泳ぐ方向も見定めて適切なタイミングで海に入らせて、もう1か所シュノーケリングの名所に連れて行ってくれるわけですから、妥当な金額だと思います。ケアラケクア湾から最初の集合場所のケアウホウ湾に戻るとき、もう1度イルカをボートの上から見せてくれて、イルカが海面から飛び上がってスピンするところも2回見られました!!!自然の生き物なので毎回見られるわけではないかもしれないけど、今回30匹いたのでイルカがゼロということは滅多にないんじゃないでしょうか。
尚、英語ツアーということで少し不安がありましたが、最初に"Can you speak English?"と聞かれ"A little."と答えておきましたので、難しいことは一切言われませんでした(笑)海からボートに上がるのを手伝ってくれるときに"Very good, yeah?"と聞かれたり、"Dolphins come this way, go!"と言われたり。ケアラケクア湾では、海岸に上陸しないようになどの案内はありましたが、いずれも簡単な英語です。こちらは聞き取れますが話せないので、イルカが見えたときに「ヒュー!」などと言って楽しんでいることだけ伝えておきました(笑)また、海には他の会社の船もたくさんいて、お互いにイルカのいる場所を教え合ったり、私が平泳ぎをしていたら「バタ足のほうがいいですよ~。」と他のツアーの日本語のガイドさんが教えてくれたり、協力的な感じでよかったです。送迎がないのが難点ですが、集合場所へはシェラトン・コナ・リゾート&スパ・アット・ケアウホウ・ベイに泊まれば歩いて行けます。
とても良い体験をしたのでつい長々と書いてしまいましたが、とてもおすすめなので是非参加してみてください!!!

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Dear Kosami,

We are truly grateful for the time you took to write this review. Thank you for providing such detailed feedback and including photos; it will surely be helpful for other customers who read this review. Hearing that our customers are pleased motivates all of our staff to continue striving for excellence. Thank you very much.

While our captain and guide do not speak Japanese, they are accustomed to assisting customers who do not speak English, so we are glad to hear that you were able to enjoy your experience despite the language barrier. As you mentioned, we do not offer a shuttle service, but we are just a 4-minute walk from the Sheraton Hotel.

Thank you again for participating in our tour. Please feel free to reach out to us when you visit the Big Island again.

こさみ様
お時間を割いてレビューを書いてくださること自体有り難いことですが、このように詳細や写真を交え丁寧にレビューを書いてくださり、誠にありがとうございました。このレビューを見られるお客様にもきっと役立つことと思われます。また、弊社のスタッフ一同もこのようにお客様に喜んでいただけたという声を聞くことで、これからもますます精進していこうと思わせていただきました。本当にありがとうございました。はい、弊社のキャプテン・ガイドは日本語を話せませんが、英語を話されないお客様の対応に慣れておりまして、こさみ様も言語の壁を越えて楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。また、こさみ様が書かれました通り弊社では送迎サービスを行っておりませんが、シェラトンホテルからは徒歩4分でございます。
この度は弊社のツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。またハワイ島に来られる際はご連絡くださいませ。

  • Daveさんのボート

  • 水中カメラじゃなかったのでイルカの写真はこんな感じ、海の中にはたくさんいました!

  • 軽食その1

  • 軽食その2

  • クック船長の碑

  • 「Monsterに見えるでしょ。」と教えてもらった溶岩の穴

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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>

I couldn't meet this time (crying). 今回は会えませんでした(泣)

Reviewed by: KAZ

It can't be helped since we were dealing with wild animals like manta rays, but it was disappointing when time ran out after waiting on the boat in the cold. It seems that other boats didn't see them that day either. In a way, you could say it was a genuine tour rather than a staged one... The staff mentioned that I could participate for free next time, but there wasn't any detailed information, so I'm worried about whether they will really accommodate that for free.

野生の動物マンタ相手なので仕方がないですが、寒い中、ボートに揺られ待っていたので時間切れになった時は残念でした。この日は他の船でも見れなかったみたいです。ある意味、仕込みでは無いリアルなツアーとも言えますが。。。スタッフの方は次回無料で参加可能と言っていましたが、詳しい案内も無かったのでほんとうに無料で対応して頂けるのか不安です。

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Aloha, KAZ,

Thank you for participating in the tour! We are all disappointed that you didn't get to see the manta rays. Meeting wild creatures is truly a precious experience. We would love for everyone to have that experience, so we would like to offer you a free participation for your next visit. I apologize for the lack of detailed explanation. For your next booking, please call our office directly and mention, "I didn't see the manta rays last time," and you will be able to participate for free. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime. We look forward to your next participation!

Mahalo,
Dolphin Office Moe

Aloha, KAZ様

この度はツアーにご参加下さりありがとうございました!
マンタに会えなかったとのことで、スタッフ一同悔しいです。
野生の生き物と会うって本当に貴重な経験ですよね、、
ぜひぜひみなさんに体験していただきたいので、次回は無料でご参加可能です。
詳しい説明がなかった様で失礼いたしました。
次回は弊社に直接お電話でご予約頂き、「前回マンタに会えませんでした」と
お伝えいただければ無料でご参加いただけます。
もしまた分からないことがございましたら、いつでもお問い合わせください。
またのご参加をお待ちしております!

Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe

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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>

I couldn't believe I didn't get to see a manta ray. まさかのマンタに会えず

Reviewed by: SAM

The sunset on the way to the manta point on the north side by boat was amazing, with a glimpse of the unique green flash that Hawaii is known for. However, to my surprise, I didn't get to see any mantas, and it started to rain coldly along the way, pouring down by the time we arrived at the port. I believe that Pele, the goddess of the Big Island, is calling me to come back, so I will return to the Big Island for a revenge trip!

港から船でマンタの北側のポイントに着くまでの、サンセットはハワイならではのグリーフラッシュも少し見えて最高な気分でしたが、まさかのマンタに会えず、途中から冷たい雨が降り始め、港に着く頃は土砂降りの雨でした。
ハワイ島の神様のペレがまた来なさいと呼んでくれていると信じ、リベンジしにまたハワイ島に行きます!

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Aloha, SAM,

Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Big Island. It's unfortunate that you didn't get to see the manta rays, but next time, you can retry for free, so we hope you will join us again. Since we are dealing with wildlife, the tour experience varies each time. The Hawaiian goddess Pele will surely show you wonderful sights next time! We sincerely look forward to your next participation.

Dolphin Office Moe

Aloha, SAM様

この度はマンタツアーにご参加下さり有難うございました。
ハワイ島らしい景色をご堪能いただけてスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
マンタに会えなかったとのことで残念ですが、、
次回はリトライ無料なのでぜひぜひご参加ください。
野生相手のなで、毎回毎回ツアー内容は違います。
ハワイ島の神様ペレもきっと次回素敵な光景をみせてくれることでしょう!
またのご参加心よりお待ちしております。

イルカオフィス Moe

  • グリーンフラッシュ⁉️

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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>

I had a chance to meet three manta rays! 3枚のマンタとご対面♪

Reviewed by: でぶもも

The staff were very friendly, and I was able to have a great time. I got to see a beautiful sunset from the boat, and I was thrilled to see manta rays up close, almost as if I could touch them. They swirled around right in front of me multiple times, coming towards me with their mouths wide open, and I enjoyed watching their graceful swimming. It was a very satisfying experience and has become a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

スタッフの方がとてもフレンドリーで楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
ボートの上から綺麗な夕陽を見ることもでき、
マンタも、触れてしまうんじゃない?と思うほどの近さで見ることができ大興奮。
目の前で何度もクルクル回ったり、大きな口を開けて向かってきたり、優雅な泳ぎを見れて大満足の一時を過ごし、とても良い思い出となりました。
ありがとうございました。

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Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours such as the Dolphin Middle School and University, so we look forward to seeing you again.

Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe

この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。

Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe

  • ボートの上から眺める美しい夕陽

  • 雄大に泳ぐマンタ

  • 大きなお口で”食べちゃうぞ~”

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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

Extreme weather 異常気象

Reviewed by: トオル

Recently, the weather in Hawaii has been unusual, and it hasn't been good since February. Naturally, this time at Mauna Kea, we only made it to Onizuka. We missed the sunset and the Milky Way as well. Although I could have canceled the tour, I was told that I would receive a tour ticket valid for two years, so I participated. It will become invalid if I don't come to Hawaii within two years, so it gives me motivation. I will make a comeback within two years!

最近のハワイは異常気象で天気が2月から良くありません。当然今回のマウナケアもオニズカまででした。サンセットもダメ、天の川もだめでした。ツアーキャンセルもできましたが、2年間有効のツアー券がもらえるとの事で、参加しました。2年以内にハワイにこないと無効になりますので、励みになります。2年以内にリベンジします!

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Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours

Night Manta Ray Swim on the Big Island.

Reviewed by: LOIC

Good experience!
Just a little bit disappointed by the tour.
The guides were super nice but late, we stayed one hour at the harbor due to a boat problem. The dinner (Sushis) was too light, we had to share 20 pieces for 4 people. We stayed only 15min in the water swimming with the mantas because we were running out of time due to the delays at the beginning.

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Posted on: 2018/05/03
Activity Date: 2018/04/27

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

Can you climb to the summit of Mauna Kea? An exciting journey! マウナケアの山頂に登れるか?ドキドキの旅

Reviewed by: piapia

The first thing the hotel staff said upon our arrival was, "It was snowing in the morning, and the summit was closed. It's open now, but we don't know when it might close again." We set off with a bit of a resigned attitude. Normally in April, there's an 80% chance of reaching the summit, but this year, there's an 80% chance of not being able to. They mentioned that for the past few days, no one had been able to reach the summit. When we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, it was raining quite a bit, and we were fully in a resigned mode. After a while, the rain stopped, so we decided to eat our lunch outside. Then, gradually, it started to brighten up, and we were able to climb Mauna Kea! Although we couldn't see the bright red sunset like in the pictures, we were grateful to have made it to the summit.

For stargazing, they helped us find a good spot to see the stars. The explanations about the stars were easy to understand. We even saw shooting stars. What was unexpectedly delightful was that during the stargazing session, we were served cookies and tea, and the cookies were Mrs. Barry's cookies, which I had wanted to try! Thank you to our guides, Jin and Konno! It was a very satisfying tour.

The summit of Mauna Kea is cold. They lend you upper and lower wear, so I brought my own lightweight down jacket, high socks, and gloves that allow me to use my smartphone. They also lend gloves, but they are thick, making it inconvenient to operate the camera.

 ホテルにお迎えの第一声が、「午前中は雪が降っていて、山頂はクローズしてました。今は、開いてますが、いつクローズになるかわかりません。」ちょっとあきらめ模様で出発。通常4月は、山頂に登れるのが80%だが、今年は山頂に登れないのが、80%とのこと。この何日間は、山頂まで登れていないとのこと。オニヅカビジターセンターに着いて、結構雨が降っていてもうあきらめモード全開。しばらくしたらやんだので、外でお弁当を食べることに。そしたら、だんだん明るくなってきて、マウナケア登れました!写真でみるような真っ赤な夕焼けはみれなかったけど、登れたことに感謝しよう。
 星空観測は、見える所を探して見せてくれました。星の説明もわかりやすかったです。流れ星もみました。予想外にうれしかったのが、星空観測の際にクッキーと紅茶をいただいたのですが、そのクッキーが食べてみたかったミセスバリーズのクッキーでした!ガイドのジンさん、コンノさんお世話になりました!とても満足できるツアーでした。
 マウナケアの山頂は、寒いです。上下のウェアを貸してくれるので、自分で薄手のダウンとハイソックスの靴下とスマホができる手袋を持っていきました。手袋も貸してもらえますが、分厚いのでカメラの操作をするには不自由です。

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Deluxe Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Hula Kai

So many mantas!

Reviewed by: Ms. V

This was one of my main reasons for visiting the Big Island and it most definitely did not disappoint!

The crew were fun and informative. The mantas were plentiful.
I didn't realize how close they came up to you.

So beautiful!

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Posted on: 2018/05/01
Activity Date: 2018/04/27

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Ms. V

Jim Carrey led our group on a wonderful adventure! He is a master story teller and an provided such detail in sharing the culture, sites and flavors of Hawaii.
The day was rainy but we were covered by umbrellas and deliciously warm coats that the tour provided. There were so many things to see and stories to be heard that the day was over way too quickly. Will most definitely do this tour again the next time we visit the Big Island and we will definitely ask for Jim Carrey to be our guide!

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Packages: Route #1 - Rainbow Falls, Hilo Town & Volcano
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Posted on: 2018/05/01
Activity Date: 2018/04/26

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>

I was able to meet a dolphin! イルカに会えました!

Reviewed by: nao

At first, we searched for dolphins by boat but couldn't find any. After that, we moved by car and soon encountered a large pod of dolphins just off the bay! We saw dolphins swimming and jumping, sometimes so close that it felt like we could touch them, and we returned home completely satisfied. The guides were all very cheerful and friendly, and we are very grateful for their experience and judgment. Thank you for the precious memories with my family.

最初は船でイルカを探して見つからず、その後車で移動して、湾から泳いですぐのところで、大量のイルカの群れに会えました!
回遊するイルカやジャンプするイルカを見て、時には触れられそうなほど近くで泳いだり、大満足で帰ってきました。
ガイドさん達はみなさんとても明るくフレンドリーで、その経験と判断にとても感謝です。
家族の貴重な思い出を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>

Manta dive in Hawaii Island. ハワイ島でマンタダイブ

Reviewed by: しずしず

The guide was very good at Japanese, which was reassuring! I saw manta rays up close! The sunset, night view, stars, and manta rays were all amazing!

ガイドさんとても、日本語が上手で安心!マンタもすごい近くで見ました!サンセット・夜景・星・マンタ見れて最高!

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Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to seeing you again.

Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe

この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。

Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe

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Speedi Shuttle Kona Airport Transportation Service

Speedi Shuttle - Hotel to Airport

Reviewed by: Kathy

Exceptional service! Met us upon exiting plane, helped with baggage, and delivered us to our hotel quickly.

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ハワイ島 サーフィンレッスン カハルウビーチパークで波乗り体験!マンツーマンのプライベートレッスンもあり<英語インストラクター/現地集合>

Surfing was fun. サーフィンは楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: yuki

First of all, surfing was fun. However, there was a lack of confirmation. I interpreted "meeting at the location" to mean gathering at the office, as it mentioned to meet at the office. So, I was surprised when they said, "Okay, come here!" after finishing the payment and fitting the rental gear. I thought they would take us from the surf shop to the ocean. In the end, my mother came to pick me up with a rental car, but I accidentally got a parking ticket where I parked. There was a free parking lot right nearby, but I wasn't informed about that. It was disappointing, especially since I enjoyed surfing.

まずはサーフィンは楽しかったです。が、確認不足がありました。
現地集合の意味です。
まずオフィスに集合とありますので、オフィスが現地集合の場所と解釈しておりました。
なので、支払いが終わりレンタル品のサイズ合わせが終わり、じゃあここにきてね!と言われた時にはびっくりしました。
サーフショップから海へは連れて行ってもらえると思っていましたから。
結局、母にレンタカーで迎えにきてもらい送迎してもらいましたが、うっかり停めた場所で駐車違反をとられました。
すぐそばに無料の駐車場もあったのに、そういう事は教えてもらえなかったです。
サーフィンは楽しかっただけに残念でした。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Great dinner and show

Reviewed by: Tom

Food was great...nice variety. Small cast did an excellent job with a demanding variety of dances from wide variety of island cultures. We enjoyed it a lot!

  • Great show, great seats.

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Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours

small group the way to go

Reviewed by: Krin

we had so much fun - when we were watching from shore the next night we wished we had signed up again. we had one on one with our captain and guide (Justin and Tara) - The other groups were so large there was no way they could have asked questions like we did. Tara worked hard to keep us where viewing was best. Bring your towel but not change of clothes.

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Mahalo for selecting Kona Ocean Experience for your manta viewing excursion! It's wonderful to know that you had a fun time and appreciated the small group experience and hard work of our fabulous crew, and tickled to hear that you wished you'd "signed up" again for another trip with us! Hopefully you will have the opportunity to come back someday!

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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>

A manta ray is right there!! すぐそこにマンタが!!

Reviewed by: もみの木

We were picked up at the hotel on time and headed to the port.

On our boat, there were six Japanese people and four Westerners. I thought we would go quite far out, but we mostly traveled parallel to the land.

As the sun set, we entered the water. There was a rope attached to a long, buoy-like object to hold onto, and once everyone was holding on, they placed long poles made of a soft material similar to a kickboard under our thighs and ankles. This allowed us to keep our legs afloat even when we got tired.

For the first few minutes, we just floated quietly, but then they finally appeared! Everyone let out joyful screams while wearing their snorkeling gear. With their mouths wide open, they gulped down seawater and plankton, arching their backs and spinning around. We could clearly see the patterns on their bellies. Each pattern is unique, and they register each individual. They send videos or images somewhere, and if they find out it's an unregistered individual, they let you name it. I had been filming the whole time, so I want to send a clear shot of the pattern.

We were shown manta rays to our heart's content and then returned to the boat. We returned our snorkels and wetsuits and enjoyed warm cocoa and two types of snacks. From there, we sped back to the port. The strong wind was really cold against our wet bodies, so please make sure to bring a windproof jacket.

I'm really glad I participated. I highly recommend it!

定刻通りにホテルまでお迎えがあり、港へ。

私たちのボートには、日本人6人と欧米人?4人。結構沖に出るのかと思いきや、ほとんど陸と平行に走って行きました。

日がくれて、海中へ。細長い浮きのような物に掴まる為のロープが付いていて、皆が掴まったところで腿の下や足首の下にビート板の素材を柔らかくしたような長いポールを入れてもらいました。これで、疲れてきても脚を浮かせていられます。


最初の数分は静かに浮いてるだけでしたが、ついに現れてくれました!皆さん、シュノーケリングくわえながらの歓喜の悲鳴です。大きな口を開けて、海水とプランクトンを飲み込み、のけ反って一回転。お腹の模様もバッチリ見えました。お腹の模様は一枚一枚違っていて、個体登録しているそうで、映像や画像をどこだかに送って、まだ登録されてない個体だとわかると、名前を付けさせてくれるそうです。私もずっと動画を撮っていたので、はっきり模様がわかるものを送ってみたいと思います。

これでもか!というくらいのマンタを見せてもらって、ボートに戻りました。シュノーケルとウェットスーツを返して、温かいココアとスナック菓子二種類をいただきました。そこからは、全速力で港へ。濡れた身体に強風が凄く寒かったです。是非風を通さない上着を持って行ってください。

本当に参加して良かったです。お薦めです!

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ALOHA!! Momi no Ki,

Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to seeing you again.

Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office

ALOHA!! もみの木様

この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。

Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス

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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 finally went to Mauna Kea. 念願のマウナケアに行きました。

Reviewed by: ゆかさん

Before participating, I had concerns about high altitudes, but thanks to the guide's advice, I didn't feel any symptoms of altitude sickness at all. Thank you very much.

参加前は高所に対して不安がありましたが、ガイドさんのアドバイスもあり、
全く高山病を感じることがありませんでした。
ありがとうございました。

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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>

It was fun. 楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: イルカもかわいい

The boat was comfortable. Although we didn't see any whales, I think they did their best to find them. The crew also took pictures with us and worked hard to make the cruise enjoyable. In the end, we stopped at a point where we could see dolphins, and we were able to cruise alongside many dolphins. We didn't see any whales, but it was a satisfying tour.

船上は快適でした。
クジラには会えませんでしたが、頑張って探してくれていたと思います。
クルーの方も、一緒に写真を撮ってくれたり、クルーズ自体を楽しませようと頑張ってくれました。
最後はイルカに会えるポイントに寄ってくれて、たくさんのイルカと並んでクルーズできました。クジラは見れませんでしたが、満足できるツアーでした。

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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Fun Family Adventure

Reviewed by: Tacoma Mom

We had a great time watching manta rays! The crew did a great job of instructing us, all of the gear worked great, and we were amazed by how many manta rays that we saw, and how close they came to us.

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Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour. Aloha!

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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 starry sky is the best! 星空サイコー

Reviewed by: From大阪

It's a shame that we couldn't reach the summit due to the out-of-season snowfall, but our guide, Mr. Konno, worked hard and we were able to see a sky full of stars, achieving our main goal. On the way back, we also saw the starry sky by the roadside, and he showed us the Southern Cross, making it a wonderful memory.

季節外れの積雪で頂上に行けなかったのは残念ですが、ガイドのKonnoさんが頑張ってくださり満天の星空を見る事ができ、一番の目標が達成できました。帰る途中も道路脇でまたまた星空、南十字星も見せてくださって最高の思い出になりました。

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Mari

Our tour guide Grant was amazing and very knowledgeable! He made the experience so great! The tour was great you get to see a lot of the big island. I love waterfalls and the rainbow falls was breathtaking. The volcano view at night was so awesome I would totally do it again. Worth the money!

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Great title

Reviewed by: Bex

A beautiful 3 mile kayak with an amazing snorkeling experience! My advice- wear sunscreen even if it doesn’t feel like it’s sunny...Ouch! Lesson learned. For the dare devil jump off a 30 ft cliff into the gorgeous blue waters. For the pansies jump off a 3 ft mini cliff!! Lol. Wonderful personalized experience. Would highly recommend! Brian was a lot of fun!

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6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

My first dolphin swim was amazing! 人生初のドルフィンスイム最高でした!

Reviewed by: カノープス

This time, I participated with my 12-year-old son, and we were the only two on the tour. Although my son couldn't swim, they provided us with a float (noodle), so we could enjoy the activities with peace of mind. They arranged a large boat just for us, and the female captain was very kind! She told us where the dolphins were and changed the points so we could swim with them. It was incredibly moving to see the dolphins up close and swim with them. Most importantly, we could hear the dolphins communicating (echolocation) underwater. According to the captain, the secret lies in the boat's engine (it's quiet, so the dolphins don't escape).

After the dolphin swim, we had a plan to enjoy snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, but on the way to the snorkeling point, they stopped the boat and guided us to a lava tube, making it a very satisfying tour! Above all, the time spent on the boat was very pleasant and enjoyable, and the view of the Big Island from the ocean was exceptional. The fruit we had on the boat after snorkeling was also chilled and delicious. The captain's hospitality was wonderful, and I’m really glad I participated in this tour, which allowed us to fully enjoy the nature of the Big Island. It was a valuable and wonderful experience for my child as well. Thank you very much!

今回は12歳の息子と参加し、ツアーは私たち母子の2人だけでした。
息子は泳げませんでしたが、浮き輪(ヌードル)を貸してくれるので、安心してそれぞれがアクティビティーを楽しむことができました。
大きなボートを私たちだけのために出してくれて、女性の船長さんはとても親切でした!
イルカがどこに居るか教えてくれたり、イルカと一緒に泳げるようにポイントを変えてくれたり。
イルカが間近で見られ、一緒に泳げてとても感動しました。そして、何よりもイルカ同士のコミュニケーション(=エコロケーション)を海中で聞くことができたことです。
船長さん曰く、ボートのエンジンに秘密があるとか(静かでイルカが逃げない)。
ドルフィンスイムの後はクアラケアベイでシュノーケリングを楽しむプランでしたが、シュノーケリングポイントに行くまでの道中、ボートを止めて、ラバチューブを案内してくれたりと、とても満足するツアーでした!
何より、ボートに乗っている間の時間がとても心地よく楽しくて、沖から見るハワイ島は格別でした。
シュノーケリングの後、ボートで頂くフルーツも冷えていて美味しかったです。
船長さんのホスピタリティーも素晴らしく、ハワイ島の自然を満喫出来たこのツアーに参加して本当によかったです。
子どもにとっても貴重な素晴らしい体験となりました。
ありがとうございました!

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Dear Canopus,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.
I’m glad to hear that your 12-year-old son was able to enjoy himself without any worries. It’s great to know that you felt comfortable during the boat ride and didn’t experience any seasickness. I’m also delighted that you enjoyed the fruit after snorkeling.
If you ever plan to visit the Big Island again, please feel free to reach out to us.
Thank you!

カノープス様
この度は弊社のツアーに参加していただき、またこうしてご丁寧にレビューを残していただき、誠にありがとうございました。
12歳の息子さんにも安心して楽しんでいただけたとのことで、何よりです。
ボートに乗っている間の時間も船酔いされず、心地が良かったとのこと。またシュノーケリングの後のフルーツも喜んで頂けたようで、嬉しい限りです。
またハワイ島に来られることがありましたら、ご連絡くださいませ。
ありがとうございました。

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野生のイルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー <朝食・昼食付き>

A relaxing half day on the boat. まったりの船上半日

Reviewed by: ハワイカイ

I participated alone, and when I looked around, I was the only Japanese person there. I boarded the boat thinking it was a sightseeing cruise, and the view from the ship, including Kailua and the mountain ridges in the background, was incredibly beautiful. The boat went all the way to the cape in search of dolphins in Kailua Bay, then made a U-turn while the captain diligently searched for dolphins. It was worth it, as suddenly 6 to 10 dolphins appeared and swam around the boat for a few minutes. I was very excited to see wild dolphins up close. It took about 30 minutes to reach the snorkeling point, where we had about 2 hours for snorkeling and lunch. After that, we cruised around Kailua Bay in search of dolphins. I can't speak English, but the crew was very kind and friendly, providing explanations in Japanese.

一人で参加しました、周りを見ると日本人は私一人でした、私は観光船のつもりで乗船しましたので船上からの景色、カイルワ、その後方の山稜線はとっても美しい景色でした、船はイルカを求めてカイルワ湾を?岬の先まで行きUターンをして蛇行しながら船長が一生懸命イルカを探していましたそのかいがあり、突然イルカ6~10頭現れ船の周りを数分遊泳していました、野生のイルカを間近で見れ大変興奮しました、シュノーケルポイントまでは30分程度、ポイントでは2時間程度のシュノーケルと昼食の時間が有りました、その後カイルワ湾をイルカを求めてのクルージングでした、私は英語は話せませんが乗組員が大変親切(日本語の説明書で解説等)フレンドリーでした。

  • 船上からコナ街並み

  • 昼食

  • 船の横を並走するイルカたち

  • シュノーケル遊泳中

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Kealakekua Bay Guided Kayak & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour - Adventures In Paradise

Excellent snorkeling plus a kayak paddle

Reviewed by: Elaine

The trip starts early so you can be the first on the water and the first to snorkel before the crowds show up. The paddle over to the Cook Monument was easy. We stopped for a history and a geology lesson which were interesting. Once the Kayaks were landed we walked to the Monument where we donned our snorkel gear and jumped into the water. Everywhere on the Big Island is difficult to enter the water. This was just an easy jump.

The fish were a wide variety with lots of groups of yellow butterfly fish. They come here for the waters which are a mix of fresh from the lad and salt water. The blurry effect of the waters mixing is fun. This place lets the fish clean themselves of irritants. The coral was fine but some was quite damaged.

The park only allows a limited number of snorkelers at this location. They should dial the numbers back as it became crowded quickly when five boats showed up about fifteen minutes after our snorkel started.

The paddle back was easy and it was still morning.

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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>

A lovely venue by the seaside. 海辺の素敵な会場

Reviewed by: アリエル

I was very satisfied with the authentic cuisine and dance. It was wonderful to watch the show while listening to the sound of the waves at the seaside venue.

本場の料理とダンスで大変満足しました。海辺の会場で波の音を聞きながら、ショーを見られたのはとても素敵でした。

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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

Because the guide persevered for us. ガイドさんがねばってくれたから

Reviewed by: アリエル

The weather that week was generally bad, and I heard that the view the day before we participated wasn't great either, which made me anxious. However, the guide's accurate predictions dispelled my worries. I was about to give up on stargazing after watching the sunset, but thanks to the guide's persistence, the sky gradually cleared up. At first, I couldn't see a single star, but before I knew it, there were so many that I couldn't count them all. It was truly an amazing tour filled with miracles!

その週は全体的に天候が悪く、私たちが参加した日の前日もあまり良い眺望ではなかったそうで、不安でしたが、ガイドのさんの読みの的確さに不安が払拭されました。夕日を見たあとの星空観測も諦めるところでしたが、ガイドさんがねばってくれたおかげで次第に空が晴れ、最初は一個も見えなかった星が気づいたら数えられないほど広がっていて、とても感動しました。本当に奇跡が連続した素敵なツアーでした!

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