Reviewed by: まゆ。
ツアーは選べても、天気は選べません。強風の日だったので、ボートがスゴく揺れました。何人かの人が頭を抱え、寝込んでいました。(我が息子もですが。)
口コミでは、そんなに参加者も多くなさそうでしだか、私らが参加した日は、50人以上は乗船していたと思います。二階席もほぼ満席でした。
出発してすぐにイルカは見れました。何頭もいて、幸先良いスタートでした。
シュノーケルポイントまでは、40-50分?乗ります。着いたら安全に関するレクチャーを受けてから、いざシュノーケルに出陣。水は澄んで、魚もウニも見えました。4歳の娘も一丁前に借りた足のフィンとゴーグルを着けて、泳ぎました。波が高かったので、ただ泳ぐのも大変でした。
シュノーケルのあとは、ボートからのウォータースライダー。スリリングだけど、楽しかったです。
朝食もランチもボートで食べましたが、ランチのバーガーは美味しかったです。
船酔いで頭が痛くて仕方なかった息子を見かねて、アメリカンのオバチャマが、"ジンジャエールを飲むと、マシになるよ。"と言っていたものの、定かではありません。
とにかく、波が高くて大変でしたが、とても良い経験が出来ました!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/08/05 |
Activity Date: | 2018/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Montalvo Family
We were a family of 7 visiting Hawaii for the first time in July 2018 and swimming with the Mantas sounded like a dream. We went out and was disappointed when only 2 Mantas showed up but I only saw one. To our surprise the captain announced that he planned on going back out later and anyone who wished to go back out was welcomed to stay onboard. Well needless to say we went back out to the south side of the island and to our amazement we were blessed to not only swim with one but with seven Mantas. The experience was outstanding one I will never forget. The captain and crew was courteous and professional and I highly recommend Ocean Encounters.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/08/01 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/23 |
Reviewed by: M Pinto
The night was perfect. We saw 6-7 mantas ! The captain (Tony) and the crew (I don't remember everyone's name :() were great as well giving clear instructions and making sure everyone made the most out of te experience. Prescription snorkling equipment was available which was even better.
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
Reviewed by: KL from NJ
The crew were terrific. We had a long lengthy talk about "safety" and what to do and what not to do to keep us and the manta rays safe. Initially, the area looked crowded as there were a handful of boats out in the same area. We booked this excursion early on in our stay as Sea Paradise offers 100% guarantee that we will see manta rays. If we don't, we can come back for free. As we started, the manta rays were swimming underneath us immediately. We had an unusually fantastic night as we were told that normal nights, there were 4 manta rays. Our night, we had 6-8, I loose track. They were so close to us, tumbling and doing their ballets. We had at least 30 minutes of their bellies being 2 inches away from our faces. What an unforgettable night! Hot chocolate as we came out of the water to keep us warm. Lots of snacks on board.
Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour with us we are so happy you enjoyed it and thank you for joining us!
Aloha!
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Packages: | Sunset Sail & Manta Ray Snorkel - Special Group Rate for 6+ Passengers |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Darra
I only add the nerve wracking part as it was something I did with a little trepidation - the idea of swimming in the ocean, in the dark, in the cold with a little tube to breathe through... However, I like to do something that scares every once in a while as the fear usually is nothing when actually doing the activity and this one was definitely the case in this experience. The guides were excellent and talked everyone through and kept everyone relaxed. You had a half wet suit to help with the cold; the water was lit up (to attract the plankton and mantas); the snorkel you soon forgot once you were floating in pure amazement and smiles as these giants swooped below you and then treated to the bright white display of them underneath as they rolled to eat up the plankton. Complete gentle giants; and not at all scary but just delightful
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/07/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/23 |
Reviewed by: わかそう
綺麗なおサカナがたくさん見れましたー
オマケに、イルカか10頭くらいやって来て、一緒にシュノーケリングしました!! w
スタッフの方達も親切で楽しく過ごせました!
日本人は、うちの他にはいませんでしたが…十分楽しめました!!
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Packages: | 無料特典付き!8:30出港<シュノーケル2.5時間> |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
Reviewed by: angye
This adventure was awesome! Lots of fish at both areas but especially the second area. We were the only boat at the second place we went to and there were tons of fish! I wish I would've taken my own snorkel gear but I'll make sure I do next time. Their gear was ok though.
5 hours was a good amount of time and we didn't feel rushed at either stopping area.
The breakfast was good.
I don't eat meat and the veggie burger that they made was pretty bad. I have never had a veggie burger that I liked. I love having everything on a bun with cheese though and that was great.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The Manta experiences one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my life you need to recommend this all of your friends. The crew was the greatest they were attentive of all your needs. They did everything that they could do to put you in full view of the mantas and they were truly wonderful . I hope that I will be able to return To Kona someday and do this again with the same crew.
Bill
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Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Bill
Great crew very attentive kind and funny what a great way to see Dolphins in the wild you can stay with the group or get outside by yourself must do trip you and your family will love it. Bill
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Packages: | Morning Snorkeling Cruise (4 Hours) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The crew was great an experience of a life time must do don’t forget a go pro
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Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Diana T
We thoroughly enjoyed the Manta Ray excursion. The tour guide was great with telling us about the history of this tour and details about the behavior and nature of these Manta Rays. My daughter was most impressed. Although she’s 9yo and a good swimmer, she was still a little nervous about snorkeling at night and meeting these Manta Rays that could come inches to your face. However, the tour guide has made everyone felt safe and she was able to enjoy the magnificence of these gentle sea creatures. Highly recommended
Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the manta excursion. Aloha!
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Robin J
One of the coolest things we’ve done. The Manta rays would get so close and were so graceful and gentle.
The crew, including Capt Mike Morgan, was awesome and ensured we had a fabulous time. I would rate this as a MUST DO on the big island! Experience of a lifetime!
Thank you for reviewing your trip with us. We are happy to know you enjoyed it. A Hui Hou!!
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/08 |
Reviewed by: よしよし
英語のガイドさんでしたが聞き取りやすい話し方で問題なかったです。イルカは数メートル潜ったり水面近くを泳いだりしていて、とても可愛かったです。東京の御蔵島のイルカも2度見に行ったことがありますが、ハワイ島の方が断然近付いてきます。ケアラケクア湾は珊瑚が枯れ気味?少し心配になりました。最後にフルーツの盛り合わせが出てきて美味しかった!!
よしよし様
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加いただき、またこうしてコメントを残していただき、誠にありがとうございました。楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。イルカたちも近づいてきてくれたようですね。そうですね、珊瑚は、日焼け止めや地球温暖化など、様々な要因で影響を受けています。美しい地球を次世代に残すためにも、私たち人間の行いを改めていきたいですね。フルーツの盛り合わせも美味しく食べてもらえたようで、良かったです。ありがとうございました。
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Packages: | 【無料特典付き】通常プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Jmontgomery
Even though I was sea sick, my husband and daughter had the time of their life that they described as surreal like a dream. The mantas were inches away from their faces doing rolls. An experience they will never forgot and well worth it. The captain and crew were very nice and sympathetic to my condition.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Matt
My wife and I had a good experience. The boat was comfortable although some people got seasick since it was a fairly choppy sea. I'd recommend taking Dramamine before going. The appetizers were just bagged snacks and cans of juice and pop. We ended up seeing about eight manta rays in the water.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Fred
Excellent experience and well worth the money. The crew was friendly and helpful. I would not recommend this experience for “timid” children but, if your kid is into new things and not afraid of the ocean, this is an experience they will remember forever! It was amazing to see how well all the boat crews worked together to ensure everyone enjoyed a fantastic show
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/06/23 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/19 |
Reviewed by: のんのろ
私は海が大好きで、いろいろなところでシュノーケリングをすることで亀やイルカと泳いだ経験はありました。耳が悪いので、ダイビングをすることができません。でも、マンタはなかなか水面までは来てくれません。なので、マンタをまじかで見ることは諦めていましたが、このツアーだと、次から次へと遊びに来てくれます♡
ライトの近くを囲んでシュノーケリルをつけて観察する感じで、一緒に泳ぐというよりは、マンタがライトに集まって来たプランクトンを食べに来てくれるという感じでした。それでも、マンタが自分でぶつかってくるほど近くに来てくれたので、こちらが避けないとならないほどでした。
マンタのお腹の中までよく見えます。
多分6-7枚のマンタがエンドレスで順繰り廻って来てくれる感じでした。運が良かったのかもしれないですが本当に楽しめました!
Go proは絶対持って行くべきです。
あと、船の上では私は全く寒くなかったです。
ただ、日本人は寒がりな人が多いので、タオルを呼びで1枚持って行く、もしくはトレーナーなどを持って行ってもいいのかもしれません。
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy you enjoyed your snorkel trip to see the mantas.
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Packages: | サンセットプラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Jason, Bindi, Linda
Had a fantastic time. Kayak was good fun and not overly strenuous. Had a couple of stops along the way to catch our breath before we arrived at the monument. Snorkel was amazing with a huge variety of fish on display at close quarters. A pod of spinner dolphins arrived as we were leaving. Spent an hour snorkeling which gave us plenty of time to look around.
Then a paddle back again afterwards.
Our guide Patrick was very knowledgeable and safety conscious. He looked after us extremely well.
Very good value for the money.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Ca fun
Very organized and friendly staff. The restroom I used was very clean. The gears were clean. Excellent experience. If I have another chance to come back, I would definitely come back again!
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Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Mellissa
I was so scared being a non swimmer but I’m so glad I didn’t chicken out and did it!!! What an incredible experience. Professional crew that kept us safe and relaxed the entire time. I would recommend Wahine Charters to anyone and will recommend to all my friends!
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/06/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Tony
Great day out on the water. A time for the entire family, very friendly crew and the food was great.
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Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/28 |
Reviewed by: ジュディ
海がとにかくキレイで、クルーの皆さんが本当に親切です!こちらのツアーはリピーターですが、最高な経験が出来ました。
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Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Murray
This was an awesome night as a family seeing the manta rays so closely. We really enjoyed it and will always remember it.
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Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Brett
This was an unforgettable once-in-a-a-lifetime experience! Definitely recommend swimming with the manta rays. It will be one of the most majestic experiences of wildlife you will ever have. A note we were unaware of: it seems essentially all ventures to swim with the mantas leave from a similar dock area and set anchor at essentially the same spot in the water--which is just a few hundred yards out from the dock.
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Packages: | Manta Dive (Apr - Sep) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/05/21 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Joel
The highlight of our week on the Big Island. Having a small group meant we had a great chance to see the mantas, as well as a fun dinner and sightseeing along the coast. You won't really understand just how amazing this experience is until you go, so just go.
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Greg
Had an amazing time on the manta ray snorkel. Definitely worth it. The manta rays get within inches from you, and the experience is unlike anything else. Crew and boat were also awesome. Ended up loving the snorkeling experience so much we went out on a day trip a day later which was also amazing!
Aloha and thank you for sharing your experience. We look forward to seeing you next time you visit the Big Island.
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Mic
It was great seeing these amazing creatures but this is not so much a see the great manta ray in nature as much as it is a highly commercialized, 'we've figured out how to give you a manta-ray petting zoo experience'. They boat you out, extend a floating ladder with lights (to attract plankton), and then have you float and hold onto the ladder as the rays swim below you. They do come very close to you (and may brush against you) as they eat the plankton. Pretty neat for the first several passes but since you are surrounded by other boats doing the same thing with their own floating ladder-like structures the rays will spend their time with whomever has the brightest lights. After about :30 minutes of this people start getting bored and getting back on the boats. It was fun and interesting and glad we did it but not really "swimming with the rays".
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're glad you found it fun. Being stationary at the surface of the water is the safest way for us to view the rays.
Mahalo
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Packages: | Sunset Sail & Manta Ray Snorkel - Special Group Rate for 6+ Passengers |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/05/19 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Sharon
The Sea Paradise crew gave us a great experience, from setting us up with wet suit and snorkel gear to teaching us how to "behave" in the water (#1 rule - Don't touch the Manta Rays, #2 rule - don't pee in the wetsuits - haha! - they provide a bathroom on board), providing drinks and snacks, including hot chocolate which was welcome after the snorkeling. They also made sure we weren't needlessly floating around in the water before the rays showed up, but got us in there in plenty of time to see 4 different rays swimming literally inches below our faces! So cool to see them somersault and glide beneath you. Completely worth the cost! Do this!
Thank you for taking your time to review your manta tour with us. We are happy to know you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us.
A Hui Hou!
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/05/11 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/05 |
Reviewed by: こさみ
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!!!
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。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/05/06 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
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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Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
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Thank you for taking your time to write a review. We are so happy you had a good time on the Manta Tour! We hope to be able to serve you again soon.
Mahalo!