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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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/10 |
Reviewed by: グラナダ
インストラクターの方々もとても親切で和やかな雰囲気で楽しむことが出来ました。日本人も少なく、英語主体での参加になりますが、それはそれで楽しかったです。ジップラインの高さもあり、とても雄大な感じを受けながら、楽しめました。お勧めですね。
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Packages: | 基本プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Corly
Overall, very satisfied with the value of this trip. I have ziplined in Mexico and in Belize City, and this trip was very comparable in terms of value, excitement, and thrill.
The Hawaii zipline consisted of 7 lines, the first few were relatively short. Although short, breathtaking views. The last three were much longer, more scenic, and best of all, amazing view of a BEAUTIFUL waterfall! The day I went was very gloomy and did have some slight visibility issues due to fog, but the experience was amazing.
This was more expensive than my foreign ziplines, but as I mentioned, it was a great value for the experience relative to the other ziplines I have done.
Thinking back on what I could have paid for other Big Island adventures, no regrets on this trip and would ABSOLUTELY do this one again.
Lastly, the staff were great! Very expeditious, always safety first, and very friendly.
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/25 |
Reviewed by: アリエル
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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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Cheonga kim
I had a really wonderful time! Mantaray was really huge...
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
The kids had fun. However, next day they wanted to try on their own and could not time the waves. I would add a focus on teaching the kids when to start peddling. But average it was good for the first timers.
Aloha All,
Thank you for the review, glad to hear the kids had fun. And happy to hear the kids wanted to try on their own. Learning how to read the ocean and time the waves for most takes years of experience in the ocean. We tell novice surfers who are serious about learning how to surf and become avid surfers, do not get discouraged- keep at it. It takes time to develop the skills to read and feel the ocean and develop the instincts to really hone in on. But keep at it, that's what our Hawaiian lifeguards and avid watermen are there to provide for everyone and we appreciate you all joining us! We are born and raised in the islands and live and breathe the amidst the ocean to share that experience with as many people as we can- it is not something you can learn rapidly- but we encourage surfers to keep at it and remember you will progress with the more time you put into it.
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Packages: | Group Lesson |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
My son was so thrilled so he decided to do it again. And he did
Awesome photo! Thank you guys again for joining us. Keep it up, looking good out there!
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Packages: | Child Private Lesson (Age 3-9) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Lvklysnatour
We all had a great time. My kids mentioned that it was a good ending to our trip with food and activities.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/05 |
Reviewed by: ロビン
送迎とアクティビティの会社間の連携が悪いです。
一緒だった人の機転で間に合いましたが、自分たちだけなら、置いてきぼりになった可能性がありました。
アクティビティそのものは良かったです
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Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: otan123
初めてヘリコプターに乗りました。前日、ヒロ空港に着くと同時に、予約の再確認とチェックイン場所確認でロビー2に行きましたが、そこで体重測定等一部チェックインできました。当日は10分ぐらいのインストラクションの後、ヘリポートへ。スタッフも丁寧で、手際が良かったです。乗り物酔いするかと思いましたが、操縦が上手なのかとても快適でした。上空はやはり寒く、風と相まって小雨も混じってきたので、上着は必須です。しかし、火口の熱気や、タプタプ波打つ赤いlavaが見られて、こんなに簡単に自然を感じられるものか!?と感動しました。英語は丁寧にポイントごとに説明してくれて、ヘッドセットをつけていて全員でおしゃべりできるので、グループで体験すれば意味わかった人が日本語で話すことでみんなで共有出来て良いと思います。最初はいろんな意味で緊張しましたが、ヒロの街を一望出来て、いろいろな年代の溶岩の流れた跡を一目で確認できて、地上からは感じられないハワイ島の自然を体感できたような気がします。
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Packages: | 基本プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: The Ertl Family
Such a great trip seeing the dolphins and another stop that was likes swimming in an aquarium! Thank you for a great day!
Aloha. the Ertl Family!
Thank you for join our tour!!
We are very glad that you had great experience with us!!!
We are looking forward to see you soon!!
Mahalo
Iruka office
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Packages: | Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (No Transportation) (until 2018/03/31) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/31 |
Reviewed by: もっちー
ヘッドホンで日本語の解説があるということでしたがほとんど聞こえなかったです。
お魚も思っていたほどは見られず 私たち夫婦にはちょっと残念な感想でした。
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Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Anne
First luau, got lei welcome photos taken at front. Of course photos cost to buy them. Bought VIP seating. Worth it for the view of show, attention by waiters to bring more drinks and dessert.
Would definitely recommend
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Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
Reviewed by: dhirendra
This was the best cruise of my life till now. Food was excellent. Hospitality was above the par. The staff was so friendly. Drinks and juices are nice. Music and narration was very clear and soothing!
We enjoyed the trip thoroughly!
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Monica
Not like other cheaper speed boats, it was a smooth sailing catamaran. Even a pregnant woman was on the board. They offer a breakfast such as 3 kinds of bread, fruits and drinks. For lunch, I enjoyed make-my-own delicious sandwiches and chips. After snorkeling, they offered some cookies and hot drinks. Most of all, the staffs was so cheerful and helpful. On the way to the snorkeling spot, captain Morgan caught a huge ono. I specially want to thank Joey for teaching me how to snorkel. Thanks to her, I could enjoy the beautiful underwater. She made my day!
I highly recommand this fun trip to everyone.
Choose this tour with well-trained staffs.
This is the best tour ever!!!
Mahalo for taking the time to review your tour. We are so happy to know you had a good time and the crew took care of you.
Aloha!
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Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/31 |
Reviewed by: おとっつぁん
行きの飛行機の中で寝ていなかったので、ショーの後半眠くて仕方がなかったのですが、迫力あるファイヤーダンスで目が覚めました。
料理も美味しかったです。
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Packages: | プレミアムシート |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Mike and Therese
Really enjoyed the Luau. Food was great. Entertainment was very good.
Recommend leaving early to go as there were delays due to road construction.(but not their issue)
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Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Bill and Kathy
This was a tour which we will never forget! My husband, Bill and my brother Gary and his wife Deb thoroughly enjoyed this and Lee was the perfect guide. He was very knowledgeable about the culture and being a native new the area well. He answered all our questions an excellent host to us and friendly to everyone who we met on the way. He was also very personable and a family man talking about his family and sharing with us how he helps the children in his spare time on the island. He is a true asset to the company and to his heritage of the island. Taking a private tour is definitely worth your money and time spent on the island! Mahola! Lee
Aloha folks! Wow, so much has happened here in Hawai'i, since we toured together. the 13 climates of the planet showed up;
we had an extra-ordinary range of weather : from monsoon rains with hail and rolling, crackling thunder from Mauna Kea and
Mauna loa. Then clear, blue quiet skies. rolling waterfalls and quiet heavens...and then thunder and lightning and wind from the sea...
Mahalo for the memories.
Lee
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Packages: | 6-Hour Private SUV (Up to 7 passengers) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Southern USA family
We took our 9 year old son on this and had a great time. Wahine Charters and staff were great. Smaller group (12 total) made the experience that much better. Highly recommended. Really an experience unlike any other.
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/29 |
Reviewed by: しゅがー
ここで口コミを見て、予約しました。
シェラトンホテルに泊まっていました。そこから車で5分のショッピングセンターに寄ったお昼ごろに、お店に立ち寄りチェックインをしました。夕方5:45に指定の場所に来たら、この車が止まっているからたずねてね、というようなことを英語で説明されました。正直、何を話しているかわからなかったですが、何となく身振り手振りで伝わりました。
レンタカーで、指定の場所に5:30ごろに行くと、先ほどの車が止まっていて、ウェットスーツの貸し出しを駐車場で行っていました。すぐに着てみて、無理そうだったらサイズ交換といった感じですので、水着は着用してから行く必要があります。港の駐車場は狭いので、私たちはぎりぎり駐車できましたが、駐車できなかった人は、路上の端に駐車していました。
ウェットスーツを着て、船上で待つように言われました。船上では、スナック菓子やフルーツが食べられますが、正直、日が沈むまで待つ時間、波に揺られ酔ってしまい、それどころではありませんでした。つめたいジュースなども頼めば出してくれます。トイレも船の中にありました。
暖かい飲み物は、身体が温まってから水に入ると寒いから、最後に出されるといった説明がありました。
入り方は、ヌードルと言われるウキを足首にひっかけて、身体を水平にして入るようにと言われました。何となくしか英語がわかりませんでしたが、身振り手振りや、他のお客さんを見ているとわかります。日本人は私たちだけでした。
いざ、ライトをつけて海に入りました。入った瞬間から、目の前をマンタが通り過ぎました。マンタにさわってはいけませんが、本当にすれすれのところをくるくるとまわって餌を食べていました。こんなに間近で見られるなんて、本当に感動しました。
結局5匹ほどのマンタが近くで泳いでいました。右で泳いでいるマンタを見ていると、左から迫ってきたマンタに気づかず、思わずぶつかりそうになりました。目の前で優雅に泳ぐマンタたちを見ていると、船酔いも忘れてしまいました。
45分ほど入水していますが、マンタが見られなかった時間は5分ほどだけでした。ただ、3月下旬でしたが、ものすごく寒くて、最後の10分ほどは手がかじかんで、感覚がなくなっていました。
浮いているだけなので、寒さと船酔いはつらかったです。
ただ、私はラッシュガードと水着のレギンスの上からウェットスーツを着ていたからか、最後のほうだけ寒さがつらかったですが、旦那は水着にウェットスーツ(全て半そで半ズボン丈)だけだったので開始10分後から震えが止まらないようでした。
時間が来たので船に上がり、スナック菓子や暖かい飲み物をいただきました。ココアが配られましたが、私は船酔いがひどかったので暖かい緑茶をいただきました。船上で体を乾かすと、だいぶ温まり気分がよくなりました。船上でシュノーケルとウェットスーツを返し、港についたら、そのまま流れ解散です。
ハワイ島に来たら、絶対にこのツアーに行くべきだと思いました。英語ができなくても、問題ないと思いますが、不安な方は日本語のツアーの方が安心かなと思いました。わたしたちはせっかくハワイに来たのだから、と思いこのツアーに申し込みました。ここにしてよかったと思います。
アドバイスとしては、水の中でとれるカメラと水中の懐中電灯があるといいです。
Mahalo for taking the time to review your manta tour and thank you for joining us.
Aloha!
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Packages: | サンセットプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/26 |
Reviewed by: けんけん
せっかくのハワイなので、中学生の息子と大学生の娘に初めてサーフィンレッスンを受けさせてみました。ホテルからすぐ近くの受付所に行き、簡単な指導を受け、ラッシュガードとシーソックスをかり、案内された通り自分で現地に向かいました。グループレッスンでしたが、自分の子供たち以外に参加者がおらず、実質のプライベートレッスンとなりました。海に出て1時間位指導してもらいましたが、初心者にちょうど良い波で、かつちょうど疲れるくらいで終了し、参加した子供たちも見ている我々も、ほどいい感じで楽しめました。
Mahalo for joining us.
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Packages: | グループレッスン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/16 |
Reviewed by: RS6
タイトルに記載されている高さは嘘で、引っ張るロープの長さのことでした。
高さはせいぜい30〜40mなので、100m以上の高さを期待して行くとガッカリすると思う。
予想していたよりスピード感を感じる事は無く、空中で吊られている感じです。
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Packages: | 高度114メートル!スタンダードプラン(~2018/12/31) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/28 |
Reviewed by: マウイ
前日まで雨が強く、当日はどうなるかと思いましたが、風が少し強いのが逆に良かったです。
上空からの景色、真っ青な海、風の気持ちよさ、最高でした。
次回も、チャンスがあればチャレンジしたいです。
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Packages: | 高度114メートル!スタンダードプラン(~2018/12/31) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/25 |
Reviewed by: トムトム
9:30の予約がフライトキャンセル、
10:30に変更もフライトキャンセル、、、
14:30に変更でショートのコースしか行けないがいいか?と聞かれ、しょーがなくイエス!
フライトは思ったよりは怖くなくて良かったが、、、火山の赤いところを見せてくれる為にぐるぐる回ってくれたのが酔った(T ^ T)
後ろの席がドア無し選択してたので風ビュービューで寒いし、、、
天気次第ですね、、、
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Packages: | 基本プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/25 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
The driver was friendly. We saw amazing lava flow and beautiful landscape.
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Packages: | Standard Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/27 |
Reviewed by: ひぽぽ
ラスト10分でクジラ見れました。
背びれが大きい 感激
船の中で お菓子 フルーツ 飲み物 フリー(アルコールは除く)
スタップとお客が一緒になって鯨を探していました。
イルカは何頭も見れました。
良いツアーでした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/18 |
Reviewed by: ミクちゃんパパ
大きくはないが双胴船でしたので揺れは少なかったです。
ハワイの歴史を女性が話してくれてましたが・・・
ほぼ分からず・・食事はバイキング形式でチキン、ポーク、ビーフ
の肉類とサラダ、タイ米のチャーハンポテトetc.
種類も量も自分で選べるので楽でした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/13 |
Reviewed by: 祖父祖母一緒で計7名参加
あいにくの波の高さに家族総出でやられてしまいまして、酔い止めすらほぼ効かず、ほぼ横になっている状態で終始過ごしました。
イルカも見ることが出来ましたし、シュノーケルもなんとか経験出来ましたが、あまりの揺れのためにある意味いい思い出が刻み込まれましたw
ただ今回は2月下旬の渡航でしたが、次回は気候の穏やかな時期であれば再度参加したいと、思います。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/25 |
Reviewed by: まおてん
正直、あまり期待してはいなかったのですが、たくさんのクジラをまじかに見ることができ、感動しました。この時期にこれて良かったです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/03/15 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/26 |
Reviewed by: David
This was better than I could imagine. After leaving the shore on a small boat (three crew and four passengers), we passed manta village and went south a bit more to see some historic land with wild goats on it and sat there while the sun set. We had a platter of sushi and grapes, which was delicious.
When the sun set, we went back up and joined the rest of the boats at manta village, and got into the water where we all held a surf board and had floaties under our stomachs. It was all very comfortable, besides the cold, which we had full or short sleeve wetsuits for. The surf board had a nice light on it which attracted plenty of plankton.
We saw two manta rays, Amanda, and I forget the name of the other one. Amanda actually brushed up against my wife twice! (Don't intentionally touch them as I've heard it's a $5000 fine).
After plenty of time in the water, and repeated visits by both manta rays, we headed back to the boat and had some ginger ale on the way back to the dock.
Overall wonderful experience!
Oh, if you're on your honeymoon, make sure your ring fits tightly enough not to fall off in the water! And insure it if it's valuable! Mine slipped off, but thankfully I didn't loose a bunch of money.
Thank you for letting us know about your Sunset/Manta Snorkeling tour with Kona Ocean Experience! We're pleased that you appreciated the small group atmosphere, and enjoyed the sushi and fruit platter. We appreciate you taking the time to write your descriptive review as this lets other folks know what they might expect when going out on our tour. We're especially glad to hear that you had wonderful experience and super close encounters with the mantas, while being mindfully careful not to touch them! Thank you for your warning to others to remove loose jewelry... and although not expensive it's still a "bummer" that you lost your wedding ring. Mahalo again for joining us aboard. Hope you might be able to return for another adventure with KOEX in the future! Aloha!
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/26 |
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Glad you had a wonderful time. Aloha!